The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, February 14 – Sunday, February 17
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings Brothers and Sisters! The wait is finally over – NBA All-Star
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
Weekend 2019 has arrived in the Queen City! There is LOTS to do this weekend, however on this list, I decided to focus on local events, businesses and services guaranteed to give you a true taste of Charlotte experience!…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, February 7 – Monday, February 11
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings everyone! I will be out spreading the joy to all this Saturday afternoon on the turntables at my event “Bueller’s Vinyltine’s Boogie” so please be sure to come through and get some of this love I have inside!…
Gaston College Program Aims to Make Over the Face of Manufacturing
By LaShawn L. Hudson
Edgar Torres says when he looks back, he was probably always destined for a career in advanced manufacturing.
“When I was growing up, I used to help my dad fix things,” explains Torres, now 22. “I would always follow him around.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, January 31 – Monday, February 4
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s happenin’ family? Seems like Mother Nature has brought about another cold spell for us to endure, but things are miraculously heating back up! It’s Black OURstory Month and yours truly, The Black Ferris Bueller has got a fresh lineup of soul-stirring events for the entire family!…
Alvin Jacobs Doesn’t Shoot For ‘Likes,’ He Shoots For Change
By Tonya Jameson
Photo of Alvin Jacobs by Alex Tribble
Photographer Alvin Jacobs is finding his rhythm. Nearly two years after his work was featured in the Levine Museum of the New South exhibit “K(No)w Justice, K(No)w Peace,” the 44-year-old is turning his eye to Charlotte neighborhoods.…
McCrorey Heights: The Neighborhood that Shaped Charlotte
By Tonya Jameson
Tom Hanchett is supposed to be retired, but the longtime Charlotte historian keeps finding stories to tell. At the moment, he’s set his attention on the historic McCrorey Heights neighborhood in west Charlotte.
The interstates and urban renewal decimated most of Charlotte thriving Black communities, in the name of progress and at the expense of Black livelihood.…
Aging In Place, More Than Just Home Repairs
By Kayla Becoats
We’ve all seen the commercials. In fact, the thought of our grandparents and even parents being helpless and alone in their homes is terrifying. Even if aging isn’t a top priority for the majority of people in the United States, for 47.8 million Americans age 65 and older, it’s a reality.…
A Life of Service and Gratitude
By Steffi Travis
When you first meet Unetta Moore, there is instant camaraderie. She possesses an infectious smile and humble, inviting demeanor. Her hearty laugh shows her keen sense of humor and ability to dissolve tension. She describes herself as a perceptive “people-person” who is happiest when helping others to thrive and reach their potential.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, January 3 – Sunday, January 6
By Shawn D. Allison, II
We did it everyone! We made it to 2019! I hope your first few days have been awesome but now it’s time to get the first “Rundown” of the year! There’s not too much happening in the QC but I managed to squeeze out a few goodies for you to explore and enjoy.…
The Rundown: List of Things to Do Thursday, December 6 – Monday, December 10
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s good everyone! I hope you all have had a fantastic week. The weekend is here but Mother Nature decided to give us the cold shoulder and cool things down. Whatever the weather, I’ve found all sorts of goodies to get into this weekend.…