Charlotte-Mecklenburg Students Help Light the World, Thanks to Innovative ‘Solar Suitcase’ Program
Approximately 1 billion people on our planet have no electricity, and almost one out of three children (188 million) attend a school without electricity. Charlotte youth will help change some of that in this school year.
With a shared global vision, Wells Fargo and the former CEO of Duke Energy, Jim Rogers, and his wife, M.A.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, August 16 – Sunday, August 20
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s the word everyone? Happy Thursday to you all. We have zoomed through this week but now it’s time to cool out and relax with some fun in the sun this weekend! As always, your brother, The Black Ferris Bueller keeps you up to date of all the beats in the QC streets, and this weekend is looking really dope as always!…
The Rundown: Things To do October 4 – October 7
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Peace and blessings everyone! Here we are, another week in the bag and another weekend on our horizon. There’s lots of stuff to do in “The Rundown” and as always, I’m gonna deliver the goods Black Ferris Bueller-style!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, April 5 – Monday, April 9
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Happy Thursday Brothers and Sisters! It’s been a mighty long week, but we are finally here and there’s so much stuff to do in the QC this weekend! There’s all sorts of festivals, plays, concerts and art showcases for everyone to enjoy and if you’re like me, you’re probably going to have to find the nearest laboratory to make clones and experience multiple facets of fun all at once!…
Destination Queen City: New York Natives Embrace Charlotte as Their New Home
By Michelle Keaton-Barrow
Anthony and Jackie Mitchell relax at home.
Anthony and Jackie Mitchell have enjoyed 21 blissful years of marriage. Anthony is a retired New York law enforcement officer who received many accolades and awards, including his appointment as the honorary deputy police commissioner of the Mount Vernon (N.Y.) Police Department.…
The Rundown: Things To Do Wednesday, November 21 – Tuesday, November 28
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Give thanks brothers and sisters! We are here at one of society’s most celebrated holidays! There’s a few things cooking in the QC this weekend and of course, your man, The Black Ferris Bueller has got the delicious cultural fixin’s for your soul!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, November 9 – Sunday, November 12
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
Salutations family! I hope you all have had a fantastic week as I have. The election has concluded and it’s now time to move our city in a new and more progressive direction.…
Let Peace be Your Journey
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
I was talking with my oldest sister on the phone, the other day, and she told me her new catch phrase is “Peace be Your Journey”. I was like hold on, I must let that sink in for a minute.…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, October 5 – Monday, October 9
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Brothers and Sisters, we have made it to the weekend and there is a lot to do in these QC streets! So many festivals that it’ll make your heads spin, so much fun to indulge in, it’s going to be a weekend worth remembering!…
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!…