Amber Gaudet
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Shana Blake sits in a cage as part of an anti-ICE protest outside Manolo’s Bakery in East Charlotte Monday. The bakery closed for the first time in 28 years after Border Patrol arrests in the city.
“It’s such a faith effort to have people show up and support,” Blake said.
@charlotteobserver.com
“It’s such a faith effort to have people show up and support,” Blake said.
@charlotteobserver.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Shana Blake sits in a cage as part of an anti-ICE protest outside Manolo’s Bakery in East Charlotte Monday. The bakery closed for the first time in 28 years after Border Patrol arrests in the city.
“It’s such a faith effort to have people show up and support,” Blake said.
@charlotteobserver.com
“It’s such a faith effort to have people show up and support,” Blake said.
@charlotteobserver.com
Had a blast at #IRE25 in NOLA! Made some great connections, saw old friends & walked away with a ton of tips to take back to the newsroom ⚜️
June 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Had a blast at #IRE25 in NOLA! Made some great connections, saw old friends & walked away with a ton of tips to take back to the newsroom ⚜️