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, September 6 – 2
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Peace brothers and sisters! This is the most important weekend of the year—it is The Black Ferris Bueller’s born day! What better way to celebrate with all of you in a wide variety of goodies to get into!…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 27 – Monday, December 31
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!…
The Rundown: Things to Do September 20 – September 23
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings family! Last week was unfortunate due to the effects of Hurricane Florence, but here we are with sunny skies, warm weather and a NEW season! Fall is here and yours truly, The Black Ferris Bueller has got some dopeness lined up to kick off the Autumn Equinox!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, August 2 – Monday, August 6
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
Greetings family! Time just keeps flying by because we are now in the month of August! And to kick off the hottest month of the year, I’ve found some true hotness boiling and brewing in the Queen City streets this weekend!…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, August 23 – Tuesday, August 28
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s the word family? Summer is winding down and school is right around the corner. But before we send our youth back to the classroom, come and get engaged with all sorts of family fun this weekend!…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, August 9 – Sunday, August 12
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Peace family. We made it to another weekend and boy is it
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
jam-packed! There’s a lot of festivals happening in our town and once you read what I have scribbled down, you’ll be thinking about heading to the nearest laboratory to clone yourselves to experience them all at once!…
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, July 5 – Monday, July 9
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s good family? It’s time to relax and end the dependence of the work week because “The Rundown” and your weekend is in full effect! There’s lots to do as our city is dripping with sauces, sounds and flavors that’ll put all of your senses in a state of euphoria.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, March 15 – Sunday, March 18
By: Shawn D. Allison, II
Hey everyone! We’ve survived this unexpected Carolina tundra this week and finally the weather is starting to show some signs of warmth out here! There’s a lot to get into this weekend, with something for EVERYONE to enjoy.…