Charlotte-Mecklenburg Students Help Light the World, Thanks to Innovative ‘Solar Suitcase’ Program
Approximately 1 billion people on our planet have no electricity, and almost one out of three children (188 million) attend a school without electricity. Charlotte youth will help change some of that in this school year.
With a shared global vision, Wells Fargo and the former CEO of Duke Energy, Jim Rogers, and his wife, M.A.…
The Rundown: Thursday, December 20 – Sunday, December 23
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Seasons’ Greetings Brothers and Sisters! I hope everyone is doing well and full of joy as I am. Check the method, there’s not a whole lot going on this weekend, however, I was able to scrape up a few goodies for everyone to enjoy.…
From Police Officer to Holistic Healer: Meet Crystal Cliff
By Eren Simpson
Crystal Cliff is the owner of Phoenix Moon Acupuncture and Apothecary
Crystal Cliff
in Plaza Midwood and an award-winning female business owner, but her success didn’t happen overnight.
Cliff grew up in a family of police officers and teachers, but from the age of six knew she wanted to do something in medicine.…
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: Thursday, October 25 – Monday, October 29
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
What’s the word family? We made it to the weekend! JCSU’s Homecoming is poised to paint the city blue and gold with all sorts of cool events.…
Can Your Cell Phone Make You Sick?
By Kallan Louis
Like many people, I wake up every morning to the melodic sounds of my smartphone alarm going off. The tune is called “Morning Scent” — how appropriate. After blindly hitting the snooze option for a couple of rounds, I grab the device from my nightstand, crack open my eyelids just enough to focus my vision and lower the brightness level so I can my view my calendar and messages.…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, November 22 – Sunday, November 25
By: Shawn D. Allison, II
Give thanks Brothers and Sisters! It’s Thanksgiving and there’s quite a few things cooking in the QC this weekend and of course, your favorite cultural ambassador, The Black Ferris Bueller has found some delicious cultural fixin’s for your soul!…
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!…
Six Vibrant Ways to Live a Healthier Life
By Jimese Orange
No matter what your age, you have the power to change many of the variables that influence how long you live, how energetic you are and how vital you feel in every stage of life. These six tips will have you well on your way to a life of more vibrancy, more joy and more satisfaction.…
It’s Not Just a White Thing: Autism In the Black Community
By Tonya Jameson
Carter’s parents are working hard to get him the care that he needs.
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.…