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The Rundown: SPECIAL EDITION Wednesday, January 18 – Monday, January 23

January 18, 2017

By: Shawn D. Allison, II Greeting Family! I hope everyone has had a great weekend honoring a true King, but let’s not forget to keep pushing to achieve the dream. Once again, yours truly has scraped and scoured the streets of our great city with a loaded list of goodness for your soul, and I think you’ll dig what I have in store!…

Healthy Home Market’s New Beginnings

January 3, 2017

By LaShelle Ralph-Marketing and Event Coordinator A new year means new beginnings and Healthy Home Market is on the same movement. HHM is known to be a unique health food store servicing Charlotte, Matthews, Davidson and soon the Lenoir area. Yes, as some of you may have heard, HHM is expanding in 2017 providing healthy options to new areas.…

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The Art of Saying “No”

November 29, 2016

By Eddie Love Anyone that’s ever been called a “people pleaser” might find it extremely difficult to say “no”. You should never put the needs of others before your own and learn to effectively use the powerful word “no”! Here are three common scenarios where saying “no” will positively impact how others perceive you and help you build self-confidence.…

The Balm In Gilead celebrates over 27 Years of Service

October 20, 2016

Celebrating 27+ years of service, The Balm In Gilead, led by its Founder & CEO, Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, builds and strengthens the capacity of faith and other institutions to deliver health education, screenings and linkages to care within communities they serve.…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, November 17 – Monday, November 21

October 17, 2016

By Shawn D. Allison, II Yo, peep this everyone! I know “the Hawk” is out and making things a little chilly out in our city, but have no fear, your man The Black Ferris Bueller has got a whole weekend of goodies ready to warm your spirit up like a big bowl of chili!…

Ask Lashawnda: Lifestyle Advice for Everyday People

July 13, 2016

By Lashawnda Becoats People ask me questions everyday. Sometimes it’s because I’m the editor of Pride magazine. Sometimes it’s because they know I’m a certified life coach. Sometimes people follow my fabulous adventures on social media. I love helping people so I decided to create an advice column based on the questions I get.…

Got Chest Pain? What to Expect After Calling 911

June 21, 2016

Every 43 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. Getting to the hospital quickly is just one reason why people should call 911 if they have chest pain or other heart attack symptoms, according to the June 2016 Harvard Heart Letter.…

How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Saved My Feet

June 3, 2016

By W. Mamie Johnson According to research conducted by American Diabetes Association, kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. A large portion of African-American and Hispanic Americans are impacted by diabetes and uncontrolled high blood pressure.…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1

April 29, 2016

By Shawn Allison Hey Queen City! This weekend is scheduled to have some absolutely GREAT weather. And what goes with great weather? A LOT OF GREAT EVENTS. So everyone get ready for The Weekend Rundown of get-downs around Crown Town. THURSDAY, April 28 Brothers & Sisters, where will you connect with your next customer or client, vendor or partner? …

Are You A Food Addict?

April 19, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen When you hear that a person is an addict, you might think of a toothless, scratching, shivering, hunched over person that makes you want to cross the street when you see them. I am a food addict and no one would picture my face when we talk about food addiction.…