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The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, January 11 – Monday, January 15

January 11, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings everyone! I hope your new year has been off to a great start so far. As you all know, MLK Weekend is one of Charlotte’s busiest weekends during the year and what better way to celebrate it than with some fun, educational and inspiring events!…

It’s Not Just a White Thing: Autism In the Black Community

January 8, 2018

By Tonya Jameson LaFreda Hendley knew something was wrong with her son, Carter, when he was 1 year-old. By age 1½, Carter knew the letters of the alphabet, but he also had a strange gaze. Sounds set him off, and didn’t like to be touched.…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, June 7 -Sunday, June 11

January 8, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings family! School is out and I know that you as parents are probably exhausted from this school year. But have no fear – I, The Black Ferris Bueller have found a few cool and relaxing digs for you to indulge in this weekend!…

The Rundown: Things to do – Thursday, February 1 – Sunday, February 4

January 1, 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 we have handled much worse! It’s Black OURstory Month and to kick it off, there’s a fresh lineup of soul-stirring events for the entire family!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 28 – Tuesday, January 2

December 28, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Habari Gani Brothers and Sisters! Happy Kwanzaa to you all! Well, here we are—the last Rundown of 2017 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!…

Destination Queen City: New York Natives Embrace Charlotte as Their New Home

December 14, 2017

By Michelle Keaton-Barrow Anthony and Jackie Mitchell have enjoyed 21 blissful years of marriage. Anthony is a retired New York law enforcement officer who received many accolades and awards, including his appointment as the honorary deputy police commissioner of the Mount Vernon (N.Y.)…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, January 4 – Sunday, January 7

December 4, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II We did it everyone! We made it to 2018! I hope your first few days have been awesome but now it’s time to get the first “Rundown” of the year on and poppin’ and do I have some goodies in store for you!…

The Rundown: Things To Do Wednesday, November 21 – Tuesday, November 28

November 21, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Give thanks brothers and sisters! We are here at one of society’s most celebrated holidays! There’s a few things cooking in the QC this weekend and of course, your man, The Black Ferris Bueller has got the delicious cultural fixin’s for your soul!…

The Explosion of Uptown and South End

November 7, 2017

By Tonya Jameson Once again, cranes dot the skylines of uptown and South End. Progress is in the air. You can see it as old stores and offices in the center city become piles of concrete and rubble, only to be resurrected as shiny stores, condos and office buildings.…

Pride Magazine Celebrates Silver Anniversary with a New Awards Event

November 1, 2017

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.…