Access 21

Access 21 Podcast June Update

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:18:48 -0400

Join DJ Mike and Tarik as they discuss the upcoming events in June like Open Mic At 21, Jammin' On The One, and Juneteenth.

May 2026 Events Update

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:52:57 -0400

Meet our new Studio Coordinator Maya, and hear Tarik discuss Open Mic At 21, Jammin' On The One, and our annual Awards ceremony.

April 2026 Update

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:49:35 -0400

Find out more about our upcoming events, like "Open Mic At 21", "Jammin' On The One", and our upcoming PSA productions for local non-profits.

March 2026 Update

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:40:59 -0500

Tarik and Mike review the past few months and preview what's coming up at Access 21. Hear more about our regular events, Open Mic At 21 and Jammin' On The One, and how you can get involved.

February 2026 Update

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:53:42 -0500

Join Tarik and special host Beth, as they review some of the upcoming events and programs at Access 21.

2026 Membership and Outreach Plan

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:37:18 -0500

Join Tarik as he outlines the 2026 plan for Membership and Community Outreach including programs, festivals, services, and events.

December Updates

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:32:45 -0500

Join DJ Mike Carleon and Tarik Kiley for updates on Access 21 activities, classes, and services for our members and the public.

November 2025 Update

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:54:56 -0500

Join Tarik and DJ Mike Carleon for our November updates. Hear about the Open Mic At 21, the upcoming Jammin' On The One, and how you can get involved at Access 21 to join our community of creatives.

October 2025 Update

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:14:15 -0400

Mike and Tarik discuss upcoming events, including the Kids Fest, Open Mic @ 21, and the airings of the Podcasts on Access 21.

September 2025 Update

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:19:59 -0400

Tarik and Mike discuss the past month and look ahead to upcoming events for Access 21, as far as membership and outreach.

August 2025 Update

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:08:21 -0400

Hear what's new and exciting going on at Access 21 with your hosts Tarik and DJ Mike.

July 2025 Community Engagement Update

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:53:35 -0400

Tarik and Mike discuss the latest updates and upcoming community engagement projects at Access 21, as well as reviewing the basics of being a member at Access 21. Upcoming events include an Open Mic, tabling events, the Supa-Friends show, and a mural.

An Interview With Pamela McCarter

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:13:50 -0500

John Rocco interviews CMPAC Board Secretary and Outreach Specialist for Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library Pamela McCarter about her time on the Board of Directors and services that the Library offers.

An Interview With Jamal Harvey

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:24:33 -0400

John Rocco interviews CMPAC Board Vice-President Jamal Harvey. Jamal speaks about his time on the Board of Directors, his job, volunteer work, his own podcast, and the violent death of his brother when he was young.

An Interview With Earl Wright

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:58:47 -0500

Executive Director John Rocco interviews Access 21 Producer and Board member Earl Wright. Join us as we hear about Earl's show and his background, as well as his time at Access 21.

Internships: Lili and Miriam

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:54:46 -0400

Our Summer Interns, Lili and Miriam, discuss their internships at Access 21 and their future plans in the industry.

An Interview With Keema Mingo

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:23:30 -0400

Executive Director John Rocco interviews Keema Mingo, Vice-President of the CMPAC Board of Directors, Casting Director, and Filmmaker.

An Interview With Tommy Nichols

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:38:15 -0400

Access 21 Executive Director John Rocco interviews our own Board President and Founder of the Charlotte Black Film Festival, Tommy Nichols.

Intern Lauren: My Internship

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:36:58 -0400

Access 21's Spring 2021 Intern Lauren Ruggiero introduces herself and discusses her time with us. She reviews what her internship consisted of and why she felt it was an important step in her development.

An Interview With Jashun Gaddy

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:38:06 -0500

John Rocco, Executive Director of Access 21, interviews Jashun Gaddy, producer and volunteer at Access 21. Jashun is a brain injury survivor who will talk about his attempts to break in to the television/radio industry with a disability, his time at Access 21 as a producer and volunteer as well as an intern, and what projects are in his future.

Access 21 Overview

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:19:57 -0500

John Rocco, Executive Director of Access 21, describes what public access TV is and discusses Access 21's new Podcasting Studio. Hear an overview of public access and how Access 21 has grown in just the past few years. Find out how you can get involved and have your own TV show or Podcast on Access 21.