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COMMUNITY UNITY CENTER 100, LLC

Rewarding Hard Work in the Community

The Community Unity Center 100 LLC, (CUC100) is a collaboration of dozens of groups and organizations working diligently to effectuate…
Arkevious J. Armstrong
When Victory becomes your Destination

Author Arkevious Armstrong is adamant about fulfilling his mission and purpose.  His passion to inspire is infectious, his calling to…
Teresa B. Howell and Jasmyne Williams
‘That Church Life’ Hits the Stage

Teresa B. Howell is the author of the murder/suspense thriller, ‘That Church Life.’ Her best selling book is now a…
Fonda Bryant
Using Exercise to Combat Anxiety and Depression

Physical activity is perhaps one of the best ways to cope with bouts of depression and other manifestations of mental…
Fonda Bryant
The Valiant Fight to Prevent Suicide

According to the Foundation for Suicide Prevention, over 120 people per day died by suicide last year. Other statistics suggests…
LaToya Pearson
The 4th Annual My Sister’s Keeper Award Luncheon…

The Queen City Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women has established itself as a significant voice…
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The legacies of Aretha Franklin and Sen. John…

The political and social impact of Aretha Franklin and Sen. John McCain is enormous.  It’s hard to imagine music in…
Michelle Tonkin
Crossing Over from the Bondage of Human Trafficking…

Human trafficking is a scourge on society.  It’s an offense to God.  It’s an offense to humanity.  Yet, there are…
Attorney Chris Hall
What African Americans should do when Bigots Call…

African Americans are simply trying to exercise the same privilege of living unencumbered like everyone else.  Unfortunately, bigots are endangering…
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…
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