February 2019 – Pride Magazine

The Rundown: Things to do April 25 – April 28

February 26, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Family! I hope you are ready for another amazing weekend because once again there’s A LOT happening in the QC! BOOM CLT is back bringing the noise with all sorts of artistry and energy, family festivals, film screenings and more!…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28

February 26, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings Brothers and Sisters! I hope you all have had a wonderful week. But here we are, free at last – until Monday, at least. Hip Hop is in full effect in the QC this weekend so be sure to catch some fresh vibes from all the fly rhymesayers on the scene.…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, October 25 – Sunday, October 27

February 25, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Peace Brothers and Sisters! Happy Thursday to you! Its JCSU’s Homecoming weekend and Charlotte is dripping with all sorts of blue and gold flavor. They have an entire list of goodies going down as well as Charlotte Black Restaurant Week in rotation for its third year.…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, May 23 – Monday, May 27

February 23, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II My people, greetings to each and every one of you! We have a three-day weekend on our hands with lots of stuff to get into! So while you find time to indulge in barbecues make sure you find time indulge in all of these goodies I have listed for you this weekend.…

The Rundown: Things to do: Thursday, August 22 – Sunday, August 25

February 22, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word family? Summer is winding down and school is right around the corner. But before we send our youth back to the classroom, come and get engaged with all sorts of family fun this weekend!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, May 16 – Sunday, May 19

February 16, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Yo, what’s the word family? It seems like winter’s cold snaps has finally disappeared for good. At least until late October. But before we fire up our grills, take a gander at all the flyness going down in the QC this weekend!…

The Rundown: Things To Do Thursday, May 9 – Sunday, May 12

February 10, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word everybody? It’s been a rather long week for yours truly, but we have made it! It’s Mother’s Day weekend and while everyone and their Mother will be busy at brunches, I took the alternative route and found some things that she’ll truly be smiling about!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, June 6 – Sunday, June 9

February 7, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings family! School is out and I know that you as parents are probably exhausted from this school year. But have no fear – I, The Black Ferris Bueller have found a few cool and relaxing digs for you to indulge in this weekend!…

Gaston College Program Aims to Make Over the Face of Manufacturing

February 2, 2019

By LaShawn L. Hudson Edgar Torres says when he looks back, he was probably always destined for a career in advanced manufacturing. “When I was growing up, I used to help my dad fix things,” explains Torres, now 22. “I would always follow him around.…