Closing the Gap in Charlotte’s Digital Divide
By Angela Lindsay
Many people rely daily on cell phones, laptops, activity trackers and smart watches. However, not everyone has access to the technology that has become increasingly necessary to keep up with and compete in our rapidly advancing society.
According to DigitalCharlotte.org, more than 14 percent of households in Mecklenburg County (almost 56,000 households) have no internet access at all.…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, July 26 – Sunday, July 29
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Hey family! It’s been a rather stormy week, but “The Rundown” is here to give your weekend some much needed sunshine for you and yours! We’re at the end of July, and to close out the month, there’s tons of stuff to get into.…
Building Multigenerational Wealth: New York Life’s $50 Billion Promise
While most cultures use life insurance as a death benefit tool for generating multigenerational wealth, African Americans have generally viewed it as simply a means of covering burial expenses.[1] “It is time to help close the wealth gap by making African-American families aware of the ability to create financial stability, economic opportunity and multigenerational wealth, with life insurance as the foundation,” said Eugene Mitchell, corporate vice president of New York Life Insurance Company’s African- American market.…
The Rundown of Things to Do: Friday, February 16 – Sunday, February 18
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Love is still in the air family! The spirit of Valentine’s Day is still in the atmosphere and there’s lots of ways to show your love this weekend with all sorts of goodies that’ll bring lots of warm joy to your hearts!…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 28 – Tuesday, January 2
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
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!…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, August 17 – Monday, August
By: Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s the word everyone? Here we are with another eventful weekend full of goodies for everyone to indulge in! There’s all kinds of community festivals, riveting musical performances, fantastic films, back-to-school drives and a special celestial celebration in the midst!…
The Rundown: Things to do: Thursday, July 20 – Monday, July 24
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
Hey everyone! The weekend is here and it’s time to get things crackin’ once more! The QC is buzzing with all sorts of goodies this weekend and to top it off, we have some great weather scheduled for our skies!…
3 Powerful Networking Tips
By Eddie D. Love
Spring has sprung and the summer solstice is rapidly approaching! I’m no meteorologist, but I’m almost certain that we’re in for another scorching hot summer here in the Queen City! You do know what that means, right?…
5 Tips for Hosting a Networking Reception at Home
By Michiel Perry
Spring networking season is right around the corner. As you prepare to host your guests both personal and professional, here are some tips to make an impression:
Get Personal: Personalized napkins or linen are a great way to make your event stand out to your guests and look great in social media images for a business event. …
Redesign Your Life
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
We all have priorities in our lives, things that are regarded as more important than others like work, kids and bills. Our priorities shape our lives in a positive and or negative way. Are you willing to redesign, some of your priorities for what you want?…