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The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, January 11 – Monday, January 15

January 11, 2018

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

September 19, 2017

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

August 28, 2017

By: Shawn D. Allison, II 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

July 16, 2017

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

July 3, 2017

By 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.”…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, June 15 – Monday June, 19

May 15, 2017

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!…

How To Improve Your Job Search

April 27, 2017

By Iris Hunter Are you currently looking for a job? If so, how has your job search experience been so far? Good? Bad? Okay? Well, if you are struggling to obtain a position then you are not alone since there are a vast amount of individuals who are also currently struggling with their job search.…

Take advantage of $15k down payment assistance

October 19, 2016

By Quila Bryant There is good news for the Charlotte area real estate market. Mecklenburg county has been selected by U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Hardest Hit Fund®, as one of the five North Carolina counties to receive state down payment assistance funds.…

3 Tips for Overcoming Obstacles

October 3, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen Recently I was a panelist for National Association of Professional Women. The topic was “Overcoming Obstacles, Even During the Most Challenging Times.” It was an amazing group of panelists and we all had different ways of overcoming obstacles.…

Cover Letter Writing: Do You Really Need A Cover Letter?

August 2, 2016

By Iris Hunter Yes, you really do need a cover letter? Why, you ask? Well, you need a cover letter mainly because it is an extension of your resume and it will inform a potential employer of additional information regarding your experience, skills and educational background so that he/she will be able to further determine if you are the best candidate for a specific position.…