The Roll Up: Charlotte’s New Artist Residency Program
By Jimese S. Orange
A unique artist residency program, utilizing a home and converting the garage into a gallery and work space where internationally renowned artists reside, work and create in the heart of a historic African-American neighborhood, is taking off in Charlotte.…
Closing the Gap in Charlotte’s Digital Divide
By Angela Lindsay
Many people rely daily on cell phones, laptops, activity trackers and smart watches. However, not everyone has access to the technology that has become increasingly necessary to keep up with and compete in our rapidly advancing society.
According to DigitalCharlotte.org, more than 14 percent of households in Mecklenburg County (almost 56,000 households) have no internet access at all.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, July 19 – Monday, July 23
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
Happy Thursday everyone! I hope you all have had a great week but here we are – the weekend! There’s lots to do and the city is bursting with all sorts of infectious cultural energy.…
The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, May 31 – Sunday, June 3
By: Shawn D. Allison, II
Salutations everyone! The weekend is here and so is the start of a new month! There’s a lot going down in
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
Crown Town on this installment of The Rundown and like me, you’ll be sure to make quite a few rounds!…
The Rundown: Things To Do Thursday, April 19 – Sunday, April 22
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Family! Good to see you all again! I hope you are ready for another amazing weekend because once again there’s A LOT happening in the QC! BOOM is back bringing the noise with all sorts of artistry and energy, family festivals, film screenings and more!…
Sexual Harassment, Don’t Be A Victim
By Bartina L. Edwards
One should not have to choose between feeding her children or sleeping with her boss.
Thank you, but no thank you. Until recently, there are those who would have scoffed at this statement. While women are not always the victim in all cases of sexual harassment, the statistics show that bear out an overwhelming majority of the victims are women.…
The Rundown: things to Do Thursday, March 8 – Monday, March 9
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings to you all and Happy International Women’s Day! On behalf of
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
PRIDE Magazine, I celebrate each and every woman out there doing their thing and making humanity better and more beautiful.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, April 5 – Monday, April 9
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Happy Thursday Brothers and Sisters! It’s been a mighty long week, but we are finally here and there’s so much stuff to do in the QC this weekend! There’s all sorts of festivals, plays, concerts and art showcases for everyone to enjoy and if you’re like me, you’re probably going to have to find the nearest laboratory to make clones and experience multiple facets of fun all at once!…
3 to Watch: Entrepreneurs Who Are Improving Charlotte’s Social Scene
By Angela Lindsay
In a city with seeming multiples of every type of venue when it comes to socializing—bars, clubs, lounges, etc.—there are at least three entrepreneurs who saw an opportunity to improve upon that scene by going their own ways.…