2019 November/December

Pushing Black Homeownership One Question at a Time

By Tonya Jameson At a recent Tuesday Morning Breakfast, a weekly community meeting, Winston Robinson stood up during the Q&A and asked the question. It’s the question he often asks: Do you have a specific agenda for Black people to create a more equitable Charlotte?…
Events

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, February 21 – Sunday, February 24

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s good family? Not this weather for sure! I know you all are still reeling from the energy of NBA All-Star last weekend, but guess what…there’s more dopeness goin’ down this weekend! There’s lots of Black History Month events for everyone to indulge in including networking and gaming events, cultural socials, documentary screenings and some truly funky music for you to dance to!…
Events

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, June 20 – Sunday, June 23

By Shawn D. Allison, II   What’s good family? Summer 2019 is finally here! Take a load off your shoulders and get ready for “The Rundown” because there’s lots of fun in the sun this weekend! I’ll be speaking at the “I Am My Brother’s Keeper Community Cookout” on Saturday so be sure your face is in the place!…
Business

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, …