Children play while wearing traditional Persian costumes during the Nowruz Bazaar in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH
Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Through the lens of our visual journalists, a moment in time is captured and becomes part of our history.
Each week the Charlotte Observer will present a selection of images that document communities.
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Children play while wearing traditional Persian costumes during the Nowruz Bazaar in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, March 15, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
The Queens University of Charlotte men's basketball team celebrates while viewing the NCAA selection show on CBS on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Curry Arena. They are a No. 15 seed and will play Purdue. TRACY KIMBALL
Tears of joy run down the cheeks of North Meck’s Naija’alia Blake as she and the team celebrate their 65-38 win over Southern Durham in the NCHSAA 7A girls championship game on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Angeliz Valle rehearses with her dance troupe El Alma de la Luna on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Latin dance academy celebrates the richness of Latin culture through the art of dance. Members of the troupe not only learn to move to the rhythm of the music but also immerse themselves in an experience that fosters a connection with their cultural heritage, the development of social skills and creative expression. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Mooresville’s Elan Bailey, left, comforts teammate Christian Wilson, right, following the team’s loss to Durham Southern in the NCHSAA 7A boys championship game on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Durham Southern defeated Mooresville 54-47. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Young members of the dance troupe El Alma de la Luna shyly laugh behind their hands as they look into a mirror in the studio on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Latin dance academy celebrates the richness of Latin culture through the art of dance. Members of the troupe not only learn to move to the rhythm of the music but also immerse themselves in an experience that fosters a connection with their cultural heritage, the development of social skills and creative expression. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Attorney Ben Crump, center, holds a photo of Dominique Moody, who died at age 6 of prolonged injuries while in the custody of an aunt. The family, lawyers, and a pastor surround him onstage on Monday, March 9, 2026. The group held a press conference detailing their investigation into the child's death last December. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Mooresville’s Jordan Walton, right, tries to avoid the block of Durham Southern’s Jakari Glaspie, left, during action in the NCHSAA 7A boys championship game on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A couple sings a song in remembrance for Iranians that were killed during demonstrations against the Iranian Government during the Nowruz Bazaar in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, March 15, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
LendingTree CEO Scott Peyree on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
