CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2024 Pride Magazine Pride Awards recognized achievement in underserved neighborhoods, uplift nonprofits making a difference in the lives of those in need, and acknowledge Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) endeavors.
The Pride Awards were held Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Noon at The Revelry - North End, 701 Keswick Ave #110, Charlotte, NC 28206. WCNC Charlotte anchor Colin Mayfield is the emcee and tickets are available online.
Pride Magazine debuted in 1993 and has established a strong footprint and brand not only within the African American market but also among corporate entities, nonprofits and community leaders.
The magazine originated at the Charlotte Observer before Dixon purchased it in 2001. She said the journey of running the publication hasn't been easy.
"It's a calling," Dixon explained to WCNC Charlotte. "My steps have been ordered to do this. I didn't envision being an owner of a magazine growing up and never thought about it. In fact, I was very shocked when this opportunity came upon me."
Over the last 30 years, Dixon has employed a small staff of freelance journalists to launch the magazine as a catalyst for change. The publication is known for telling stories about issues that transcend Charlotte's Black communities that are framed with a broader context to reveal universal truths about all communities.
"I believe that Pride Magazine actually is about people first," Dixon said. "It's about anybody. It's about issues that impact everybody, whether you're Black, white, green, or brown."
WCNC Charlotte has been a longtime partner with Pride Magazine.
Some of the Pride Awards "Day Ball" proceeds will be used to make a monetary donation to a nonprofit recipient.