According to Instagram, 2013 was the year of the twerk star! MUST READ:Â Too Cute Or Too Much: 10-Year-Old Girl Internet Twerking Sensation [POLL] With hashtags…
Despite his convincing portrayal of the former South African president and activist in the film Invictus, Morgan Freeman is not Nelson Mandela. Unfortunately, no one was around to tell that to the folks of Coimbatore, a southern city in India, when a billboard was erected in the South African leader’s honor featuring a photo of Freeman instead of […]
Feigned outrage about a so-called war on Christmas is once again making headlines. With the Christmas holiday just days away, the true meaning of the holiday is lost in a phony debate about greetings, nativity scenes and television commercials pushing the latest model car. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland, delves into the controversy and explores […]
Santa Claus is white. So is Jesus. Black people were godly before the days of entitlements and welfare. Back in the days of Jim Crow,…
Whether you’re a chronic procrastinator or just like to torture yourself, last minute shopping is a way of life. Fighting crowds to get the toy…
The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce issued a press release stating that appliance giant Electrolux will expand its headquarters in Charlotte. The expansion will create an additional 810 jobs in Charlotte by the end of 2017 and invest $85 million in its Mecklenburg County location, according to the release. The expansion calls for new construction of […]
2013 proved to be a very fashionable year for our favorite stars. Celebs like Naomie Harris, Janelle Monae, and Tracee Ellis Ross rocked the red…
A South African doctor that rose to infamy during the period of apartheid for his production of chemical weapons and drugs was found guilty this week of unprofessional conduct. Wouter Basson, who headed a controversial chemical and biological weapons program in the 1980s and 1990s, saw an end to a six-year inquiry by The Health […]
Uptown Charlotte has experienced an explosion of growth in the area from the Square down to the Gantt Center, but North Tryon has struggled in recent years. The recent closing of the upscale soul food restaurant underscores the struggles in this area. On Thursday city leaders announced a concerted effort to revitalize the corridor, which […]
WBTV First Night Charlotte, the alcohol free NYE celebration, traditionally held along Tryon Street moves to Romare Beardon Park this year. The family-friendly event features a daylong celebration for kids and adults. The event features artists, dancers, singers, circus performers, comedians and more. The event starts with McDonald’s First Night Kids from 1-6 p.m. Evening […]
