Hi all, I just set up a new Linktree portfolio. Please take a look at some stories I wrote or edited. Thanks! linktr.ee/lvernonsparks

Black women's unemployment has skyrocketed. Here’s what happened. 19thnews.org/2026/01/blac... via @19thnews.org

For me, 2025 brought great joy and triumphs (for my son) and a few bad developments (layoffs for journos). Still it's good to reflect, share and release what was accomplished. I am proud of the work I did at @charlotteobserver.com A sampling of stories I wrote or edited & projects I led. #onward

H/T to the @charlotteobserver.com team and our coverage of Juneteenth event and what does freedom mean to the Black community in Charlotte. by Briah Lumpkins, Chase Jordan, Chyna Blackmon. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

The Charlotte Observe and The News & Observer staff named Pulitzer finalists for breaking news.

The Met Gala 2025 is just hours away, but in Charlotte, Gantt Center hosted its own version on Friday. Check out this great photos and ICYM read my preview below: www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainmen...

At an event called the "Future is Here" hosted by ReddJobb.com advisors headed by Glenn Proctor, my mentor. It's a table talk with speakers and entrepreneurs. We're at the Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, in Charlotte. Speaking now is Glenn Burkins with qcitymetro.com

I haven't posted in a quite a bit, but here is one I think is worth a read. Medicaid is a lifeline for 3 million North Carolinians. Here's a story by Briah Lumpkins explaining why: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/n...

Here's a quick Q&A with author Kelly Starling Lyons and her children's book "Tiara's Hat Parade" adapted for stage. It's a one-act play celebrating moms, daughters, and millinery. www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainmen... @charlotteobserver.com

Charlotte native Julia Ann McKnight Teamer turned 108 years old on Jan. 16. Is there a secret to a long life? She wouldn’t call it secret at all, but shared some rules for living that evidently helped her chances. 🎂 More from @lvernonsparks.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

We had a busy year @charlotteobserver.bsky.social. Led by @ranalcash.bsky.social we want to thank our readers for letting us serve you ... and stay tune for a highlight reel of over events. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

Longtime Rock Hill-area Congressman John Spratt has died. Learn more here @charlotteobserver.bsky.social : www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

I had such a lovely time with the ladies from BLACK GIRLS DO HIKE!! (Charlotte, NC) on Saturday at Franke Liske Park. Great conversation and we walked a few miles! And ICYMI something I wrote in October about the group's founder Malika White: 😄 www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

Once again the @charlotteobserver.bsky.social own Joe Marusak is on top of things: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...

We did a staff best books series, artfully done by @melissaoyler.bsky.social and @cltfive.bsky.social @charlotteobserver.bsky.social Check it out there are some good read on here: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

Pat Cotham, a long time Mecklenburg County Commissioner, signs off. @charlotteobserver.bsky.social reporter Mary Ramsey caught up with her for the deets on a 12-year run. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

We featured this new book club in our Kaleidscope newsletter this week to kick-off our BIPOC businesses series. Check it out this Q&A about the founder of Sista Story Society by our @charlotteobserver.bsky.social Audience producer Tamia Boyd. www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

Sign up for Kaleidoscope, an essential newsletter on race, cultural, and equity in the Queen City and beyond. When you click on the link, scroll down for Kaleidoscope. TY! www.charlotteobserver.com/newsletters#...

What a great week working with the amazing Kitty Muccigrosso! Here are some editing highlights: www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainmen...

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