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Events

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, July 12 – Sunday, July 15

July 12, 2018
By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings Family! The weekend has arrived and I hope everyone is feeling alright out there. There’s quite a bit of festivals with some truly unique works of art taking center stage and screen and if you open your minds, you’ll be sure to truly experience and appreciate some wondrous creativity from your community.…
Wellness

From Police Officer to Holistic Healer: Meet Crystal Cliff

July 9, 2018
By Eren Simpson Crystal Cliff is the owner of Phoenix Moon Acupuncture and Apothecary in Plaza Midwood and an award-winning female business owner, but her success didn’t happen overnight. Cliff grew up in a family of police officers and teachers, but from the age of six knew she wanted to do something in medicine.…
Business

Tips from the Pros: Creating Workplace Diversity

June 27, 2018
By Kallan Louis Diversity in the workplace is more than just a matter of the morally right thing to do. It is an invaluable resource for business owners that can create a pipeline to top talent and ideas. A study from the Harvard Business Review discovered that some of the most heavily relied upon methods to cultivate workplace diversity, including mandatory diversity training, are some of the least effective ways to transform companies into more inclusive environments.…
Lifestyle

The Roll Up: Charlotte’s New Artist Residency Program

June 13, 2018
By Jimese S. Orange A unique artist residency program, utilizing a home and converting the garage into a gallery and work space where internationally renowned artists reside, work and create in the heart of a historic African-American neighborhood, is taking off in Charlotte.…
Business

Closing the Gap in Charlotte’s Digital Divide

June 6, 2018
By Angela Lindsay Many people rely daily on cell phones, laptops, activity trackers and smart watches. However, not everyone has access to the technology that has become increasingly necessary to keep up with and compete in our rapidly advancing society. According to DigitalCharlotte.org, …
Events

The Rundown: Thursday, October 25 – Monday, October 29

May 25, 2018
By Shawn D. Allison, II  What’s the word family? We made it to the weekend! JCSU’s Homecoming is poised to paint the city blue and gold with all sorts of cool events. However, if you want to celebrate alongside with them, I’ve cultivated a special list of goodies just for you!…