October 2023 – Pride Magazine

Destination Homeownership Program Helps Pave the Way to Home Ownership

October 30, 2023

By Sonja Whitemon Nothing represents the American Dream more than homeownership. Nearly 60 percent of Americans own their homes, but the dream of homeownership is becoming harder to achieve. Down payments, credit scores and monthly payments can be a challenge for anyone but especially for those with low incomes.…

Northeastern University in Charlotte Offers Accelerated Nursing Degree

October 30, 2023

By Rosanny Crumpton If you’re wondering how you can become a nurse in 16 months — Northeastern University in Charlotte has a way! The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at Northeastern University Charlotte is the first and only program of its kind in North Carolina.…

It’s Electric! The Ins and Outs of the EV Lifestyle

October 30, 2023

By John Burton Jr. More people are choosing to charge it. Not their credit cards but their cars — their electric cars. Recent studies suggest more Americans are ready to shift gears to transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and contribute their part on the way to a clean energy economy.…

How AI Is Enriching and Disrupting Higher Education

October 30, 2023

By Angela Lindsay If you’ve ever used GPS to rattle off directions while driving or asked Alexa to find a great recipe for your next holiday party, then you have used artificial intelligence and advanced technology. AI has infiltrated every aspect of our daily lives, and its impact on college campuses is already being greatly felt.…

Introducing Colin Mayfield: WCNC Charlotte’s New Evening Anchor

October 30, 2023

By Anders J. Hare The evening news plays a vital role in the lives of many Charlotteans — from relying on traffic and weather reports to watching the latest breaking news that impacts them. WCNC Charlotte’s Colin Mayfield took on that challenging task when he became evening news co-anchor, alongside Vanessa Ruffes, back in May.…

Family Affair: Father and Daughter Receive Doctoral Degrees

October 29, 2023

By Sasha Manley From the early days of primary school, high school and beyond — parents dream of seeing their children succeed. Devoted parents stress the importance of education and how it can open new doors for their children’s careers and personal development.…

The Birthing Professionals Program at JCSU

October 26, 2023

Changing the narrative of Black maternal health By Sasha Manley It’s no secret. We are in a black maternal health crisis. These issues stem from a lack of proper care, resources, and discrimination. Many mothers have chosen home births and other forms of alternative care to lessen their chances of complications, hoping for more advocacy and better health for their newborns.…

Nonprofit Works to Increase Pool
of Black Stem Cell Donors

October 26, 2023

Every three minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with blood cancer; worldwide it’s every 27 seconds. For many Black people diagnosed with blood-related illnesses like cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma) or sickle cell anemia — the most likely lifesaving treatment, a stem cell transplant, can be out of reach.…