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The Color of Money: Barriers for Black Business Owners

May 1, 2022
To understand the barriers for small minority (more specifically, Black) businesses, one needs to start with an appreciation for the context that created the circumstances that challenge these businesses in the first place. We could say that deck was stacked against us from the very beginning – including the decks of the ships that carried us here.…
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October 31, 2021
I’m pleased to welcome Floyd R. Davis, Jr. as my guest columnist for this issue of Pride Magazine. Davis has served as president and CEO of Community Link in Charlotte for 18 years. In that leadership role, he has helped individuals and families in the city obtain safe, decent and affordable housing.…
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PRIDE AWARDS 2021: THE LOW-DOWN

December 23, 2020
By Dee Dixon This year’s event will be a virtual, out-of-the-box, evening affair during Black History Month on Saturday, February 20. Bridging the Racial Wealth Gap We chose this theme because it matters and arguably, the wealth gap could be the crux of racial inequality, not only in America but around the world.  …
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Systemic Inequities Exposed

June 30, 2020
Brent Eysler / Makalaka / Shutterstock.com By Dee Dixon In all transparency, the coronavirus and the ruthless murder of George Floyd by the police shook me to the core. Initially, I couldn’t see how these two catastrophes were linked.  I wasn’t so much afraid of the virus itself, but selfishly, more so afraid of how it would upend my lifestyle–no church, no travel or shopping, unless it was to find toilet paper.…
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Heartbreak and Lessons

June 19, 2020
From the Editor As this issue went to print, we learned that our long-time copy editor, Polly Paddock died unexpectedly. We are deeply saddened by this loss. Of course, you may not have known her but if you’ve read Pride over the years then you’ve seen her work.…
2016 January/February

A Path to Something New

March 1, 2016
Breaking Tradition Life is short. That’s why I decided to break with the typical holiday tradition. No more Thanksgiving, and away with Christmas. At first, my family didn’t get it. Now, they believe. I put my plan into action by spending four days In Houston during Thanksgiving last year.…
2016 March/April

One Hard Lesson

February 27, 2016
In my 20s, buying Coach handbags, Nine West shoes and Bulova watches made me happy. I had to be the first woman in my crew with the latest trend. When I was happy, I shopped. When I wasn’t happy, I shopped.…