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QC Happenings: 7 ways to enjoy your weekend in Charlotte

February 2, 2023

This weekend boasts plenty of opportunities to hear live music and shop with local vendors in the Charlotte area. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Enjoy a break from the rain this weekend with markets, live music and more in the Queen City. See what’s happening!…

CLOSING THE WEALTH GAP SUMMIT 2021!! Presented By: Truist Bank • Hosted By: Pride Magazine

August 2, 2021

About this event

The need for Charlotte’s Black Community to focus on WEALTH CREATION is more important now than ever. Research shows that 44% of Black households lack sufficient saving or assets to pay for basic needs beyond 3 months. In addition, 1 in 3 Black households in Charlotte have a zero net worth and over 60% do not have savings through traditional retirement accounts.…

Navigating the New Normal: Resources & Relief for Charlotte’s Small & Micro-Business Community During COVID-19

April 17, 2020

View the Navigating the New Normal: Resources & Relief for Charlotte’s Small & Micro-Business Community During COVID-19 ZOOM VIDEO “HERE” (Access Password: V0#?99=8) *DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE PRESENTATION “HERE”* Below are links from the chat during the Navigating the New Normal: Resources & Relief for Charlotte’s Small & Micro-Business Community During COVID-19 Webinar: List of Essential Business app.lacccharlotte.com/news/details/quien-si-puede-trabajar-durante-covid19 …

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, January 2 – Sunday, January 5

January 2, 2020

By Shawn D. Allison, II Happy 2020 Brothers & Sisters! It´s a new year, a new decade and a new time to forward your life! While the social scene may be on the down slope for this weekend, I was able to squeeze out a few gems in the first episode of The Rundown for this year.…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, November 29 – Monday, December 2

November 29, 2019

By: Shawn D. Allison, II Give thanks Brothers and Sisters! It’s Thanksgiving and there’s quite a few things cooking in the QC this weekend and of course, your favorite cultural ambassador, The Black Ferris Bueller has found some delicious cultural fixin’s for your soul!…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, January 23 – Sunday, January 26

November 24, 2019

By: Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings everyone! We are flying through January and seemingly flying into true winter weather. While it’s mighty cold outside, yours truly, The Black Ferris Bueller has found a few cool gems to keep your hearts and spirits warm out here.…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, November 15 – Sunday, November 17

November 15, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word family? It has gotten mighty cold over the past week, but not to worry because I’ve found all sorts of flyness guaranteed to warm your souls! Please be sure to bundle up and engage in regular health and wellness checks during these climate changes.…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, February 6- Sunday, February 9

October 7, 2019

By: Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings everyone! Hope you all have had a great weekend. But the weekend is here and so is The Rundown and it is chock full of cultural flyness! I will be out spreading the love to all this Sunday afternoon on the turntables at my event “Bueller’s Black Love Boogie: Vinyltine’s Day 2020” so please be sure to come through and get some of this musical magic!…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, September 5 – Monday, September 9

September 5, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Peace brothers and sisters! This is the most important weekend of the year—it is The Black Ferris Bueller’s Born Day! What better way to celebrate with all of you in a wide variety of goodies to get into!…

The Rundown of Things to Do Thursday, December 5 – Tuesday, December 9

July 5, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Seasons Greetings everyone! We are now in the final month of 2019 and it’s been a wild ride so far. To kick off this month, The Rundown is jam-packed with lots of Christmas plays, performances and some totally far out music jams!…