The People’s Market at Dilworth Welcomes the Community
By Hope Yancey
Cory Simpson launched his first business enterprise cleaning gas station parking lots and stocking merchandise at the tender age of about 12. His dad, Al, drove him to stores on a schedule that sometimes began as early as 4 a.m.…
Matthews Heritage Museum Project Researches Tank Town
By Hope Yancey
It’s a raw December afternoon, and Barbara Taylor, director of the Matthews Heritage Museum in downtown Matthews, is at work inside doing some sleuthing.
Unfurled on her desk are copies of old maps. She wants to know more about a historic African American neighborhood about a half-mile from her North Trade Street office.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, March 7 – Sunday, March 10
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings to you all and Happy International Women’s Day! On behalf of PRIDE Magazine, I celebrate each and every woman out there doing their thing and making humanity better and more beautiful. And if you want to continue the celebration into the weekend, “The Rundown” has got all sorts of things for you to enjoy and radiate your heavenly glow wherever you go!…
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: Thursday, December 20 – Sunday, December 23
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Seasons’ Greetings Brothers and Sisters! I hope everyone is doing well and full of joy as I am. Check the method, there’s not a whole lot going on this weekend, however, I was able to scrape up a few goodies for everyone to enjoy.…
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!…