Carolina Kannada Balaga (CKB) is a non-profit cultural organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina formed by the people living in Greater Charlotte area originally hailing from Karnataka region in India and people who are interested in preserving and promoting Kannada literature, language, culture and heritage of Karnataka. Founded in 2008, Carolina Kannada Balaga has grown rapidly and today it boasts of 400+ memberships and is managed by dedicated team of volunteers. The cultural, educational and social events are hosted periodically every year providing an opportunity to cultivate, promote, foster and develop the advancement of the knowledge of Kannada language, literature and culture in the community at the same time cherishing the values of liberty, freedom and mutual respect.