September 2018 – Pride Magazine

More Black Parents Turn to Homeschool to Educate Their Children

September 27, 2018

By Tonya Jameson The kitchen table in the Jacksons’ north Charlotte home is stacked with books and writing paper. Three Black boys thumb through the books, looking for animals to write about. Kristin Jackson tells them the day’s assignment and leaves them to work.…

Exploring Wisconsin — Things to Do in Three Cities

September 23, 2018

By Lashawnda Becoats Exploring Wisconsin can be full of adventure, with its beautiful prairies, lake views and city lifestyle. I recently had the pleasure of exploring Wisconsin, for an unforgettable trip full of adventure and surprises. I know you’re wondering what this Midwestern state, known for dairy, cheese and football, has to offer, so I’ll jump right in.…

West Charlotte Program Inspiring the Next Generation of Classical Musicians

September 19, 2018

By LaShawn Hudson While most boys his age spend their time playing video games or bopping to the latest hits from Bruno Mars or Drake, six-year-old Amauri Smith prefers to listen to Beethoven. And when he’s not listening to classical music, the first-grader enjoys playing it on his custom-fitted violin.…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, February 14 – Sunday, February 17

September 15, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings Brothers and Sisters! The wait is finally over – NBA All-Star Weekend 2019 has arrived in the Queen City! There is LOTS to do this weekend, however on this list, I decided to focus on local events, businesses and services guaranteed to give you a true taste of Charlotte experience!…

The Rundown: List of Things to Do Thursday, December 6 – Monday, December 10

September 6, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s good everyone! I hope you all have had a fantastic week. The weekend is here but Mother Nature decided to give us the cold shoulder and cool things down. Whatever the weather, I’ve found all sorts of goodies to get into this weekend.…

Discovery Place Education Studio Provides New Approach to Education

September 5, 2018

By Kallan Louis School may have been out for the summer, but class was in session for dozens of educators in June and July, when they participated in the Summer Leadership Institute at Discovery Place Education Studio uptown. There were five four-hour open registration courses, providing hands-on experience on topics including “3D Printing and Design” and “Robotics and Coding.”…