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Human Together

Human Together

By Charlotte Mecklenburg Library & Community Building Initiative

Human Together is a collaboration between the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Community Building Initiative. An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created this podcast to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episodes.
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The Young Black Librarian

Human TogetherMay 11, 2023

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The Young Black Librarian

The Young Black Librarian

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episodes

During this episode, we’ll be speaking with Sydney.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Community Building Initiative, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded on Monday, May 8, 2023

May 11, 202337:17
Prioritized Joy

Prioritized Joy

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episodes

During this episode, we’ll be speaking with Janeen.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Community Building Initiative, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which interviewees consider to be reliable.


Recorded on February 15, 2023

Mar 03, 202335:49
Different Doesn't Mean Wrong

Different Doesn't Mean Wrong

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episodes

During this episode, we’ll be speaking with Chris. 

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Community Building Initiative, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded August 18, 2022

Dec 22, 202239:52
A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episodes

During this episode, we’ll be speaking with Vonzell. This episode will include shocking actions and a derogatory word as Vonzell shares past experiences, while looking toward the future with a goal in mind.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Community Building Initiative, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded on Thursday, May 12, 2022

Jun 23, 202237:14
Growing Up Gay in Charlotte

Growing Up Gay in Charlotte

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episodes

During this episode, we’ll be speaking with Jeep.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Community Building Initiative, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded May 4, 2022.

Jun 16, 202228:23
Cautiously Optimistic

Cautiously Optimistic

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episode.

During this episode we’ll be speaking with Eugene.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Community Building Initiative, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which the interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded on Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Jun 09, 202230:49
The Immigrant Story of Survival

The Immigrant Story of Survival

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episode.

During this episode we’ll be speaking with Carola.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Community Building Initiative, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which the interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded on Tuesday, April 27, 2022

Jun 02, 202237:31
Looking for an Eagle: An American Dream

Looking for an Eagle: An American Dream

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episode.

During this episode we’ll be speaking with Everett.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Community Building Initiative, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which the interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded on Tuesday, April 19, 2022

May 26, 202226:15
Chasing Adventure in Unknown Lands

Chasing Adventure in Unknown Lands

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episode.

During this episode we’ll be speaking with Ayesha.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Community Building Initiative, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded on Thursday, April 14, 2022

May 19, 202230:04
My American Dream

My American Dream

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episodes.

During this episode we’ll be speaking with Yule.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Community Building Initiative, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded on Tuesday, April 12, 2022

May 12, 202232:01
Compassion without Comprehension

Compassion without Comprehension

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episode.

During this episode we’ll be speaking with Janet.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Community Building Initiative, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded on Friday, April 1, 2022

Apr 28, 202237:16
Let Me Give You "Dirty" Books

Let Me Give You "Dirty" Books

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episode. 

During this episode we’ll be speaking with Kate. 

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Community Building Initiative, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded on Thursday, March 24, 2022

Apr 21, 202230:04
Native Charlotteans...We Are Here!

Native Charlotteans...We Are Here!

Welcome to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Community Building Initiative’s Human Together podcast series! An off-shoot of the Community Read program, we created these podcasts to help our community to get to know each other, one individual at a time. We invite you to virtually connect with your neighbors through these engaging and informative episodes

During this episode, we’ll be speaking with Erin. 

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by interviewees are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Community Building Initiative, or their affiliates. Opinions are based upon experiences and information on which interviewees consider to be reliable.

Recorded on Friday, March 4, 2022

Apr 14, 202231:03