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Rodney McGill, Tamela Brown and Lisa Lee

Will Charlotte’s Economic Boom Benefit all City Residents?

Whether it’s commercial development or projects for affordable housing, the landscape of Charlotte is riding the trajectory of change.  But…
Rwenshawn Miller
Managing Mental Illness

The stigma associated with mental illness often stymie people from getting the help they need. Caretakers, family members and mental…
Martino Brice, Ivey Barnes and Sidney Hope
Black Business Social Bolstering Ownership

One of the most important issues to address in the Black Community is business ownership. How do we foster entrepreneurialism,…
Tanya M. Wilson
Rejoining Life after Despair, Disappointment and Tragedy

We’re all required to navigate life’s arduous journey.  Whether grappling with tragedy, groping through pain or basking in triumph and…
Colette Forrest
What is the State of Our Black Boys?

There are a bevy of challenges faced by young black men, especially black boys.  The statistics are plentiful: The most…
Sherrie Lawson
Mass Shooting Survivor Shares her Harrowing Experience

Charlotte native Sherrie Lawson survived the 2013 Navy Yard shooting in Washington, DC. Twelve people were killed and eight others…
DEMARIO M BAKER
Adult Prom Charity Event to help Young People…

The NSPIRE US Foundation is readying for an evening of elegance and romance with the upcoming Adult Prom Charity Event…
Jonathan Nazeer
Muslims in the Queen City Celebrating EID al-Fitr

Muslims around the world are marking the end of one of Islam’s most sacred traditions known as Ramadan.  Now a…
Love, Intimacy and Jesus

Whether married or dating, love and intimacy is an integral part of human experience and interaction.  Traversing long and short…
William E. Patterson Jr.’s ‘Celebration of Life Community…

There are moments in life where you can make a tremendous difference in the community and perhaps even save a…
Tragic Loss to Mental Illness Sparks Hope

Adarryl Dezmon Ervin loved music. At the age of 18, he not only hit the studios to record his own…
Honoring Vets at the 5th Annual Carolina’s Veteran’s…

The men and women of our military are making huge sacrifices to preserve our freedoms and democracy. We enjoy a…
Do Black Women Hate their Naturally Kinky Hair?

Are hair weaves, especially of the equine and synthetic variety, wigs and extensions a potential risk to African American women?…
Ron Holland
May 8th Election Campaigns Heat Up

As Tuesday’s election draw near, candidates running for office are fanning across the Queen City and state to fire up…
Book Authors have their Work Come to Life…

Published authors have challenges getting their book(s) in the hands of readers. Whether it’s marketing a book, getting radio and…
Faith and Politics Explored by Candidates and Community

Dr. Madeline McClenney, Founder of the Exodus Foundation, is working diligently to stop the flow of African Americans to prison,…
National Alliance on Mental Illness Sponsors Statewide Walk…

If we’re going to tackle the ills of our society, Mental Health must be an integral part of our conversation.…
An Innovative Interactive Book Experience comes to Rock…

Laughter is his ministry.  Making people smile and feel good is his passion.  Charlotte and surrounding areas is his stage. …
Race for better Heart Health

There are a bevy of ailments disproportionately impacting the African-American community. Not only is Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure…
Day Runner Delivering Quality Service

Marvin Walker is the Founder and CEO of an On-Demand delivery service called Day Runner, Inc. Not only has his…
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