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Book Explores the Complexities of Black Men Through the Eyes of Local Leaders

January 3, 2018
By Kallan Louis We are currently witnessing rapid and steady growth in Charlotte. As luxury apartments, retail shops and restaurants have residents flooding back to live in uptown and South End, Charlotte’s historically black West End has remained mostly neglected. The often-mentioned Harvard study on economic mobility — which ranked Charlotte last out of 50 major metropolitan areas on economic mobility — reveals how complex the issues truly are.…
Events

The Rundown: Thursday, January 18 – Sunday, January 21

January 1, 2018
By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word family? I see we survived that brutal “snowstorm”  from earlier this week, but now that the weekend is here, it’s time to shake the frost and flurries away! There’s lots of events guaranteed to get your blood flowing in this cold weather and I think you’ll dig what I have in store for you!…
Events

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 14 – Monday, December 17

November 14, 2017
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!…
2017 September/October

Why Watching Your Blood Pressure Matters

October 4, 2017
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.”…