Math Tutoring with Heart
By Eren Simpson
A Charlotte nonprofit is helping to bolster area math scores 30 minutes at a time, with a whole lot of heart and help from volunteer tutors.
Heart Math Tutoring was built from a partnership between Social Venture Partners (SVP) Charlotte, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Communities in Schools, after identifying a need for willing volunteers to help struggling students after rigorous testing standards were introduced in 2013.…
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.…
3 to Watch: Entrepreneurs Who Are Improving Charlotte’s Social Scene
By Angela Lindsay
In a city with seeming multiples of every type of venue when it comes to socializing—bars, clubs, lounges, etc.—there are at least three entrepreneurs who saw an opportunity to improve upon that scene by going their own ways.…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, October 18 – Sunday, October 21
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s the word family? We have made it to another week! I hope you all have been
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
enjoying Charlotte Black Restaurant Week thus far because they are pulling out all the stops with even more events this weekend!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, January 11 – Monday, January 15
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings everyone! I hope your new year has been off to a great start so far. As you all know, MLK Weekend is one of Charlotte’s busiest weekends during the year and what better way to celebrate it than with some fun, educational and inspiring events!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, October 19 – Monday, October 23
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s the word family? We made it to the weekend! JCSU’s Homecoming is poised to paint the city blue and gold with all sorts of cool events. However, if you want to celebrate alongside with them, I’ve cultivated a special list of goodies just for you!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, September 28 – Tuesday, October 3
By: Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
Salutations everyone! We have come to the end of September and what a ride it has been. My birthday month has been filled with insurmountable splendor and joy and I’ll be sure to close it out with some more celebratory dopeness.…
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!…
You are the choices you make
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
A friend of mine shared a statement with me that she heard at a funeral. It was so profound to me that I would like to share it with you. “When you are born, you look like your Mom and Dad, but when you die you look like the choices you’ve made.”
Take a minute and let that sink in.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, June 15 – Monday June, 19
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Family, we made it through another week! Charlotte is definitely alive in all sorts of vibes and flavors and there is a ton of stuff going on this weekend. Truth be told, I don’t even know where to start!…