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By Jibril Hough Muslim Activist As I walked into Bojangles Arena to hear Minister Louis Farrakhan, carrying my prayer rug a brother approached me and asked about the time for prayer. We quickly found a place to pray and a few other brother joined us. This is how the ‘main event’ began for me and […]
A new poll from Elon University shows that President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney are tied in North Carolina. Each candidate received 45 percent of…
Hurricane Sandy’s impact is being felt along the N.C. coast hours before the storm is expected to make landfall near the border between Delaware and…
In a speech from the White House, President Obama said he’s not concerned about Hurricane Sandy’s impact on the election. “The election will take care…
Cities across the country are grappling with huge spikes in gangs and gang related violence. Chicago, Charlotte and even smaller size communities, such as Asbury Park and Neptune, New Jersey are experiencing such an escalation in gang related shootings that officials are scrambling to quell the violence. Charlotte, North Carolina is said to have over […]
Lines snaked around early voting sites throughout the city on Thursday, the first day of early voting. Thus far, North Carolinians are stepping up to polls only a few days after Gov. Mitt Romney has gained a slim lead over President Obama in the state. In 2008, President Obama had already gained 300,000 votes in […]
Matchmaker, Life Coach and Oprah Next Big Thing Paul Brunson is in Charlotte today giving advice on building your brand and relationships. Well it’s two different talks, but both will be highly entertaining. Brunson kicked off his morning in Charlotte with the Charlotte Chamber’s MWBE Connect breakfast talking to about 40 people about how to […]
In a wide-ranging speech that lasted for more than two hours, Min. Louis Farrakhan rallied devotees and the curious to invest in themselves and their communities. Farrakhan spoke at Bojangles Arena on Sunday. His speech was the highlight of a weekend of events commemorating the 17th Anniversary of the Million Man March. The speech drew […]
Student Minister Ishmael Muhammad is the National Assistant to the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and is an incredibly spiritual, gifted, speaker and pastor. 17 Years…
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is on the front lines in the fight against Breast Cancer. The organization’s Charlotte affiliate plays an integral role in providing education and awareness, as well as financial resources to help women not only battle Breast Cancer, but to survive and live an active life. Sarah Bailey, […]
In a city still reeling from the senseless murder of a young teen, organizers of the 17th Anniversary of the Million Man March commemoration activities hope people will use this week to reflect on the historic gathering. The Million Man March was hailed as a watershed event for African Americans, especially men. Hundreds of thousands […]
Minister Louis Farrakhan is celebrating the 17th Anniversary of the Million Man March, A Holy Day of Atonement, in Charlotte this weekend. He will deliver keynote address Sunday at Bojangles Coliseum. Doors open at 12 noon, program begins at 2pm. For tickets visit Ticketmaster.com. “I attended the first Million Man March with my father and my […]