December 2018 – Pride Magazine

New JCSU President Plans to Solidify University’s Future

December 24, 2018

By Tonya Jameson For the last couple of years, it looked as though Johnson C. Smith University could become another HBCU likely to succumb to financial woes, but new president Clarence Armbrister is working hard to write a new narrative for the university.…

Aging In Place, More Than Just Home Repairs

December 10, 2018

By Kayla Becoats We’ve all seen the commercials. In fact, the thought of our grandparents and even parents being helpless and alone in their homes is terrifying. Even if aging isn’t a top priority for the majority of people in the United States, for 47.8 million Americans age 65 and older, it’s a reality.…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, January 9 – Sunday, January 12

December 9, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings everyone! I hope you all have had a wonderful week so far. The weather is still somewhat nice but what’s even better is that the activity in the QC has picked up some more! This weekend, there’s all sorts of community initiatives to get involved with as well as some joints to let your spirit be free at.…

A Force to Be Reckoned With – Nellie Ashford

December 4, 2018

By Eddie Bell The joyous expression that flashed across Nellie Ashford’s serene brown face as she recounted the tale of her first art exhibit at the Actor’s Theater in Louisville brightened her rented Little Rock Road studio. She’d left the theater with a sealed envelope and no mention of her achievement, which she learned of only after the 12-hour drive back to Charlotte.…