The history of the Second Ward’s Brooklyn neighborhood in Charlotte is fascinating, compelling and replete with determination and disappointment.  Whether it’s the storied history of the Queen City’s version of “Black Wall Street,” or how so-called urban renewal essentially moved black families and businesses out of its position as a self-sustaining community within a community, […]

As 2022 approaches, this is a good time to consider re-evaluating your career goals, employment options or possibly venturing into owning a business.  The question is, are you marketable? Are you teachable and/or promotable? Can you attract the attention of people or entities that may be interested in the skills you have to offer? ‘COMMUNITY […]

Despite the myriad of challenges our young people face – whether in academics, socio-economics or peer pressure, a majority of our youth are  beating the odds.  This is due in large part to committed men engaged with the youth of our community and dedicated to seeing them achieve their goals.  “COMMUNTIY VOICES” host, Ron Holland […]

Firefighters are rightly hailed as heroes because of self-sacrifice, and a willingness to respond to crisis.  While fighting fires is fraught with danger, extensive training helps to mitigate life-threatening outcomes for fire professionals.  If you’ve ever been interested in being a first responder without the prospect of running into or scaling buildings, the Charlotte Fire […]

Anita B. Moye is not only a cancer survivor, she’s an inspiration to other people grappling with the disease.  27,000 African American women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer this year.  Every 12 minutes a woman dies from breast cancer. So Moye, a motivator on the front lines of fighting cancer, shares her journey in […]

  Willie Ramey, host of “Wake the Folks Up: With the Ramey Report” and his co-host/side kick Funky Boy are addressing important issues during their Saturday morning broadcast on 105.3. With an infusion of humor, light-hearted banter and serious topics – such as senior citizen health, the covid pandemic, southern soul music and healthy eating, […]

Flourishing outside of jail or prison for the formerly incarcerated is fraught with a myriad of challenges.  It’s often the case that former inmates are strongly encouraged to simply secure a job and earn a paycheck upon release. However, a criminal history and incarceration often stymies or completely hinder job prospects and undermine goals of […]

The Delta variant of Covid-19 is causing great consternation for state and national health officials, as well as the Biden Administration.  While millions of Americans have put aside fear and propaganda of Covid-19 vaccines and have opted to get their shot(s), hospitalizations among the unvaccinated are increasing nationwide. Locally, civic and religious groups, businesses, pharmacy […]

Greater Steps Scholars, formerly the Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund,is celebrating its 38th year providing young people in subsidized housing an opportunity to pursue a college education.  In addition to scholarships, Greater Steps Scholars also provides college-bound students basic necessities, such as school supplies, bed linens and a host of other essentials so they can […]

Mr. Kendric Best and his son, Bryson were determined to make good use of their time during the global coronavirus pandemic.  Kendric, a licensed Realtor with Equity Real Estate and Founder of the Moving2Clt.com blog, was adamant that some of his free time was ensuring his children stayed busy during the national shutdown.  Whether it […]

For seven years, Star Career-tainment, under the direction of its Founder, Nick Lewis, has been a hub for children interested in a career in broadcasting.  As a comedian, Lewis appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, BET’s Comicview, Bad Boys of Comedy and a host of other stage and radio appearances.  Lewis is adamant about providing […]

The Delta strain of the Coronavirus is spreading in various regions of the country – particularly in the Midwest and Southeast.  While North Carolina have seen a sparse number of cases related to the Delta strain, health officials are urging Americans to get vaccinated. To date, hospitalizations for Covid-19 appears to be restricted to people […]