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The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, February 14 – Sunday, February 17

September 15, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings Brothers and Sisters! The wait is finally over – NBA All-Star 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: List of Things to Do Thursday, December 6 – Monday, December 10

September 6, 2018

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.…

Math Tutoring with Heart

August 28, 2018

By Eren Simpson A Charlotte nonprofit is helping to bolster area math scores 30 minutes at a time, with a whole lot of heart and help from volunteer tutors. Heart Math Tutoring was built from a partnership between Social Venture Partners (SVP) Charlotte, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Communities in Schools, after identifying a need for willing volunteers to help struggling students after rigorous testing standards were introduced in 2013.…

The Rundown: Things to do, Thursday, August 30 – Monday, September 3

July 30, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Hey everyone! It’s Labor Day weekend and the QC is booming with lots of exciting things! There’s something for people of all ages to enjoy and like you, I hope to sink my teeth into some delicious BBQ on Monday!…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, January 17 – Monday, January 21

June 17, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word Brothers & Sisters? It is MLK Weekend and the QC is filled with lots of fun, educational and inspirational events for the entire family. As for me, I’ll be busy as usual on the trail and engaging the community.…

The Rundown: Things to Do Friday, November 16 – Sunday, November 18

June 16, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings everyone! It has been a long, cold and rainy week but the clouds have lifted because the weekend is finally here! There’s lots to do out here and before we jump into the family festivities next week, here’s a few goodies to feast upon!…

The Roll Up: Charlotte’s New Artist Residency Program

June 13, 2018

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

June 6, 2018

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, …

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, January 31 – Monday, February 4

May 31, 2018

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!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 27 – Monday, December 31

May 27, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Habari Gani Brothers and Sisters! Happy Kwanzaa to you all! Well, here we are—the last Rundown of 2018 and what a journey it has been! It’s been an honor and a privilege giving you all, the community, all the goods, deets and beats pulsating through these Queen City streets!…