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.…
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, 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.…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 14 – Monday, December 17
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s good everyone! “The Hawk” may be out. Jack Frost is giving people the cold shoulder. However, we still keep cool under all the atmospheric pressure, you dig? Check this out, I know it’s rather chilly out there, but your man—The Black Ferris Bueller has found all sorts of goodies this weekend to heat your spirits up and bring warmth to your heart!…
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 9 – Sunday, November 12
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
Salutations family! I hope you all have had a fantastic week as I have. The election has concluded and it’s now time to move our city in a new and more progressive direction.…
Why Watching Your Blood Pressure Matters
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious complications such as heart attack or stroke if untreated. Many people may not even realize that they have high blood pressure, which is why the American Heart Association refers to the condition as “a silent killer.” The association recommends that people, particularly as they age, have their blood pressure checked by a health care professional.…