Continuing Education Takes Students Down New Path
By Tonya Jameson
Kids, work, life and foolish mistakes are just a few of the things that prevent people from attaining undergraduate degrees, or even master’s degrees. However, a steady stream of adults, such as Shawn Meachem and Kimberly Powers, are part of the consistent stream of adult learners who are taking online classes and evening courses to get the educations they need to compete in today’s job market.…
Pride Magazine Celebrates Silver Anniversary with a New Awards Event
By Eren Simpson
Every year, Pride Magazine kicks off the New Year with its annual Pride Awards, honoring someone in Charlotte’s African-American community.
But this year’s party is going to be even bigger than before, as the magazine celebrates its 25th anniversary.…
Charlotte Independent Schools Pursue Diversity and Inclusion
By Angela Lindsay
Charlotte is booming. Just last year, Forbes ranked it among the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Yet, for all of its world-class progress, the Queen City has found itself ranked at the bottom of an analysis on economic mobility in 50 of America’s largest cities.…
Give Me Some Sugar
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
Before you go trick or treating in a couple of weeks, you need to know more about what sugar is doing to your body. We’ve all heard that too much sugar is bad for us, right?…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, November 2 – Tuesday, November 7
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s good everyone? We have a JAM-PACKED weekend in the Queen City! There’s over 40 things to get into and there’s something for everyone to enjoy! I’m already having an issue of deciding what I will do, but if you want to really know what’s bumpin;’, jumpin’ and pumpin’ out here in these streets, check out my “Hot List” below!…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, October 5 – Monday, October 9
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Brothers and Sisters, we have made it to the weekend and there is a lot to do in these QC streets! So many festivals that it’ll make your heads spin, so much fun to indulge in, it’s going to be a weekend worth remembering!…
Go Global
By Eren Simpson
From a kitchen table to three locations across the Charlotte region, the Language Academy of the Carolinas — led by Craig Snyder — is taking a nontraditional approach to teaching adults how to speak a foreign language.
Snyder, who studied Spanish in school and thought maybe he’d work as a Spanish professor after working in Spain for a few years, started the language school in 2004 after graduating from UNC Chapel Hill with his master’s degree.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, August 23 – Monday, August 28
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings brothers and sisters! The Black Ferris Bueller is back once more with a weekend jam-packed full of hot flavors! Bands will be blaring, speakers will be blasting and minds will be blown! Yours truly has got a lot to do this weekend and if you’re curious to know what I’ll be getting into, check my own itinerary on my “Hot List” just below.…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, August 17 – Monday, August
By: Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s the word everyone? Here we are with another eventful weekend full of goodies for everyone to indulge in! There’s all kinds of community festivals, riveting musical performances, fantastic films, back-to-school drives and a special celestial celebration in the midst!…
Create Your Business Plan with These Great Tips
By Eren Simpson
Charlotte has become a city of entrepreneurs, and if you’re one of the many out there waiting to capitalize on your great idea, there are some things you need to know before pitching your idea to investors.
“The biggest problems I see with people is really understanding that you’re turning this idea into a business,” said Beth Zeuch Schneider, doctor of business administration, assistant professor of strategy at Queen University’s McColl School of Business.…