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The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, June 27- Monday, July 1

January 28, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings Brothers and Sisters! I hope you all have had a wonderful week. But here we are, free at last – until Monday, at least. There’s lots to do this weekend and as a special surprise, yours truly, The Black Ferris Bueller will be rockin’ the turntables this Sunday at Tip Top Daily Market!…

Alvin Jacobs Doesn’t Shoot For ‘Likes,’ He Shoots For Change

January 25, 2019

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.…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, June 20 – Sunday, June 23

January 20, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s good family? Summer 2019 is finally here! Take a load off your shoulders and get ready for “The Rundown” because there’s lots of fun in the sun this weekend! I’ll be speaking at the “I Am My Brother’s Keeper Community Cookout” on Saturday so be sure your face is in the place!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, March 14 -Sunday, March 17

January 14, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings family! I hope you all have had a wonderful week. March Madness fever has hit the QC and I know a lot of you will be out rooting for your favorite squads! But for those who aren’t into college basketball, I’ve found a few enriching digs for you to indulge in this weekend!…

McCrorey Heights: The Neighborhood that Shaped Charlotte

January 2, 2019

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.…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, February 28 – Sunday, March 3

January 1, 2019

By: Shawn D. Allison, II The wait is over Brothers and Sisters—CIAA Tournament 2019 is here! There’s all sorts of hotness to get into this weekend, but for this particular Special Edition of The Rundown, yours truly, The Black Ferris Bueller, wanted to keep it in the community.…

Aging In Place, More Than Just Home Repairs

December 10, 2018

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

November 12, 2018

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, February 7 – Monday, February 11

October 7, 2018

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!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, January 3 – Sunday, January 6

October 4, 2018

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.…