2016 – Page 10 – Pride Magazine

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, June 9 -Sunday, June 12th

May 29, 2016

By Shawn Allison What’s happenin’ my Queen City Brothers & Sisters? School is out, the weather is beautiful this weekend and there are tons of colorful, enriching and festive activities for everyone to get into! From theatre, to jazz, to workshops, to art showcases, these ‘skreets’ are poppin’ this weekend!…

Golf Event Brings Awareness to Domestic Violence

May 26, 2016

By Iris Hunter Domestic violence has become more and more prevalent throughout various communities and millions of lives have been forever changed due to this devastating epidemic. William Wilson, CEO of William Wilson Clothing, took a stand against domestic violence by starting The William Wilson Foundation, a charitable organization that assists victims and/or their children of domestic violence.…

Athleisure wear: How To Wear It Well

May 25, 2016

By LaShanda Millner-Murphy Activewear has changed its name to athleisure wear and has created a buzz outside the gym. Athleisure wear is accepted by many as a wearable style on the weekends for parties and on the go. Some designers have even added add Athleisure wear to their fashion lines.…

For Bank of America’s D. Steve Boland, Relocating to Charlotte is a Lot Like Coming Home

May 24, 2016

Now that Boland, managing director of consumer lending, is moving to Charlotte, we wanted to reach out and welcome this distinguished, committed African-American leader and his family to the Queen City. We recently spoke to Steve and wanted our readers to get to know more about this successful new member of our community. Q: A few years ago, you were recognized by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the “75 Most Influential African Americans on Wall Street.”…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, May 26- Monday, May 30

May 20, 2016

By Shawn Allison What’s happening Queen City family? I’m back one mo’ gin’ with The Weekend Rundown and there’s quite a bit going on. Also, since this is the Memorial Day weekend, I’ve found a few cool and relaxing events for you to enjoy on Memorial Day Monday as well!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, June 2 – Sunday, June 5

May 18, 2016

By Shawn Allison Yo! What’s going on Queen City? It is time once again for some dope events lined up to compliment this dope weather we have scheduled. So without any further hesitation, let’s just hop right into the mix! THURSDAY, June 2 Prepare your taste buds for The Art Institute of Charlotte’s “Creative Concepts Tasting Event.”…

4 Strategies to Boost Your Confidence

May 17, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen Recently I attended a networking event called, “LipStick Mania Business Social” and the topic was about image. I was expecting the regular spiels about hair, make up, and clothes. To my surprise the speaker, Marjory Brifil spoke of inner image which I am all about.…

Bold Florals Make A Splash in Furniture Trends

May 16, 2016

By Cheryl Luckett Recently, I had the opportunity to spend four days at what I affectionately call designer Disneyland, also known as High Point Market. The High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, bringing more than 75,000 people to High Point every six months. …

Self-taught Jean Maker Creates Anarchy with Denim

May 13, 2016

By Tonya Jameson Photos by Jonathan Cooper To most people, a pair of jeans is simply another piece of clothing. To Stan Fraser, jeans are storytellers: the way the fabric bunches above shoes, wrinkles beh ind knees or leaves an imprint on a pocket that held a wallet for years. …

Workout Clothes that Work for You

May 10, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen I often get asked, “How do I get the right workout clothes for me?” I came up with a quick guide that will help anyone who is purchasing new workout gear. When trying on workout clothes it’s always important to choose your true size (not a small when you truly wear a medium) no one will see your size it is sewn on the inside.…