Year: 2018

Lifestyle

Finding Our Way Home: A Poem By Bluz

February 1, 2018
By Bluz We are all journeys trying to find our way home   Wading thru the troubled waters looking out for the bridge And some of us right now are the bridge Carrying over the next generation of Justice seekers Freedom fighters, educators, creators, doctors, farmers, mother’s father’s families communities We are all Stone and Steel, Courage and Passion Standing strong over the troubled waters This city we live in Is landscaped with so many beautiful faces Connected by Pride We survive off the good vibes we give to each other Not only fans of the Panther and Hornets We are fans of handing out  hot meals and blankets to the homeless Habitat for humanity home builders Building up our Pride for the Queen City We aren’t just bankin and racing We are erasing poverty and fighting for equality Until the sun shines on every Charlottean Warming the heart of every human being And the beauty of this city radiates from every face And every space feels like Home Feels we all belong Feel we can all sing the same song…
2018 January/February

Building Multigenerational Wealth: New York Life’s $50 Billion Promise

January 24, 2018
While most cultures use life insurance as a death benefit tool for generating multigenerational wealth, African Americans have generally viewed it as simply a means of covering burial expenses.[1] “It is time to help close the wealth gap by making African-American families aware of the ability to create financial stability, economic opportunity and multigenerational wealth, with life insurance as the foundation,” said Eugene Mitchell, corporate vice president of New York Life Insurance Company’s African- American market.…
Style

Fashion Trend Alert: White Boots

January 24, 2018
By Majesty Acheampong Has anyone else ever went to Target for toothpaste and left with a full cart of other random stuff? Well, thats how I ended up with these cute white boots. I was not going to pass up on these white ankle booties for just $37.99! …
Events

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, February 22 – Sunday, February 26

January 22, 2018
By: Shawn D. Allison, II   What’s good family? This weather, for one! I know you all are still reeling from the energy of Black Panther last weekend, but guess what…there’s more dopeness goin’ down this weekend! There’s lots of Black History Month events for everyone to indulge in, a very riveting stage play, networking and gaming events and some truly funky music for you to dance to!…