Year: 2017

Wellness

Act Fast: Know the Signs of a Stroke

May 9, 2017
Novant Sponsored  When it comes to treating stroke, minutes matter. This means it is important to know your risk and take action to reduce that risk. A stroke occurs when a blockage or abnormality in an artery causes a lack of blood flow to the brain.…
Wellness

PTSD: What Happens When Violence Goes Viral

May 3, 2017
By Angela Lindsay The videos are graphic and chilling. For a stretch, it seemed that almost daily images of African Americans being injured and killed were captured on social media and broadcast across the news. With all of this violence regularly streaming directly into our collective consciousness, many African Americans are feeling increased levels of stress and anxiety.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, June 1 – Sunday, June 4

May 1, 2017
By Shawn D. Allison, II  Greetings family! June is in full effect, the weather’s getting warmer and there’s lots to do out here! From empowerment seminars, “roaring” stage plays, jazz tributes, stomach fillers and dope digs, you will not be bored with what I have stocked for you this week!…
Lifestyle

Understanding Generational Differences in the Workplace 

May 1, 2017
By Deborah Walker Millennials comprise the fastest-growing segment of today’s workforce, one that was designed by baby boomers and now often is managed by Gen Xers. Each generation has different goals, motivators and preferences. At work, generational differences can affect everything, including recruiting, building teams, dealing with change, motivating, managing and maintaining and increasing productivity.…
Business

How To Improve Your Job Search

April 27, 2017
By Iris Hunter Are you currently looking for a job? If so, how has your job search experience been so far? Good? Bad? Okay? Well, if you are struggling to obtain a position then you are not alone since there are a vast amount of individuals who are also currently struggling with their job search.…
Style

Trend Alert: How to Style the Denim Dress

April 20, 2017
By Majesty Acheampong I’ve been on the hunt for a denim shirtdress for some tim e now, because it’s such an effortless throw on and go #ootd option. Denim dresses are great casual wardrobe staples for Sunday brunch or a day full of errands. …