Meet the Mayor: Vi Lyles
By Angela Lindsay
She did it. Last November, Vi Lyles became Charlotte’s first African-American female mayor after a hotly contested race—one which ended with a much more definitive defeat of her Republican opponent, Kenny Smith, than many residents and experts predicted.…
The Rundown: Things To Do Thursday, April 19 – Sunday, April 22
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Family! Good to see you all again! I hope you are ready for another amazing weekend because once again there’s A LOT happening in the QC! BOOM is back bringing the noise with all sorts of artistry and energy, family festivals, film screenings and more!…
Sexual Harassment, Don’t Be A Victim
By Bartina L. Edwards
One should not have to choose between feeding her children or sleeping with her boss.
Thank you, but no thank you. Until recently, there are those who would have scoffed at this statement. While women are not always the victim in all cases of sexual harassment, the statistics show that bear out an overwhelming majority of the victims are women.…
Lessons to Live by for Daughters
By Lashawnda K. Becoats
Being a mother is a gift. You could not have told me that when I was 18 years old, pregnant in high school and uncertain of what my future would hold. Now it’s hard to believe that my three children (two daughters and a son) are adults.…
The Rundown: things to Do Thursday, March 8 – Monday, March 9
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings to you all and Happy International Women’s Day! On behalf of
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
PRIDE Magazine, I celebrate each and every woman out there doing their thing and making humanity better and more beautiful.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, July 5 – Monday, July 9
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s good family? It’s time to relax and end the dependence of the work week because “The Rundown” and your weekend is in full effect! There’s lots to do as our city is dripping with sauces, sounds and flavors that’ll put all of your senses in a state of euphoria.…
The Rundown:Things to Do Thursday, April 26- Sunday, April 29
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Grand Rising Everyone! The week is finally over and now it is time to enjoy what’s ahead! There’s lots of stuff happening in the QC and with this promising excellent weather, things will be a lot more enjoyable!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, May 24 – Monday, May 27
By Shawn D. Allison, II
My people, greetings to each and every one of you! We have a three-day weekend on our hands with lots of stuff to get into! So while you find time to indulge in barbeques make sure you find time indulge in all of these goodies I have listed for you this weekend.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, March 15 – Sunday, March 18
By: Shawn D. Allison, II
Hey everyone! We’ve survived this unexpected Carolina tundra this week and finally the weather is starting to show some signs of warmth out here! There’s a lot to get into this weekend, with something for EVERYONE to enjoy.…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, May 10 – Sunday, May 13
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s the word everybody? It’s been a rather long week for yours truly, but we have made it! It’s Mother’s Day weekend and while everyone and their Mother will be busy at brunches, I took the alternative route and found some things that she’ll truly be smiling about!…