2017 – Page 6 – Pride Magazine

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, August 10 – Monday, August 14

July 10, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings everyone! I hope everyone has been in great spirits this week as I have. Once again, there’s a lot of fun and colorful stuff to get into this weekend and if you read to see what all is in store, you’ll want to get out the house and get busy!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, August 3 – Sunday, August 6

July 3, 2017

By: Shawn D. Allison, II Peace everyone. We have finally made it to the weekend and let me tell you—Charlotte is BUZZING this weekend! There’s all kinds of flavors to enjoy from dance parties, live performances, tributes, sports tournaments, arts & crafts workshops and lots more!…

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, July 13 – Monday, July 16

July 2, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Family, we have arrived at another weekend! The QC is buzzing with all sorts of vigor and flavor and like you, I can’t wait to get out and experience it! If you really want to know where the real heat is coming from this weekend, check out my “Hot List” below!…

Leading Into the Future: Following the Example of Charlitta Crowder Hatch

July 1, 2017

By Angela Lindsay Charlotte native Charlitta Crowder Hatch is a modern-day example of how women can effectively balance career, community and kids. The business executive and mother to a newborn son is a technology consulting senior manager at Accenture, a leading global professional services company.…

3 Fashion Tips for Petite Women

June 27, 2017

By Majesty Acheampong The term “petite” refers to women who are 5’4 and under. I fall into this category because I am a fierce 4’11 and 3/4ths…yes, every quarter inch counts (lol). Although, I wrote this post to help out my fellow petite sistas, these styling tips are helpful for anyone who wants to be mindful of proportions and overall fit.…

The Rundown – Things to Do Thursday, July 27 – Tuesday, August 1

June 27, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s good everyone? We have finally made it to the end of July and what a month it has been! However, there’s quite a bit of colorful activity going on in the streets this weekend! A few festivals, dance parties, all sorts of performances, grand openings and more.…

A Feel Good Glow – Do You Have One?

June 21, 2017

By Robin Fonsha It was a lazy Sunday afternoon and my husband and I were chilling on the sofa. He was doing his thing (flipping between golf and any other sport he could find); and I was doing my thing (reading articles social media).…

The Rundown: Things to do: Thursday, July 20 – Monday, July 24

June 20, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II 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!…

Kids gain confidence through Shakespeare

June 14, 2017

By Kallan Louis Thirteen-year-old Sebastian confidently stood up and approached the front of the room. He paused, and then began reciting one of Shakespeare’s most notable soliloquies from one of his most famous works, “Macbeth:” “Tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death.…