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CMS Athletic Director Ericia Turner’s Game Plan for Success

February 28, 2024

By Angela Lindsay Ericia Turner became the first Black woman to be named executive director of athletics for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools in August 2021, following the retirement of Sue Doran. It isn’t a position she sought out, but ultimately, she wanted to utilize her passion for sports and education to “enhance athletic programs and provide opportunities for student athletes to excel both on and off the field.” …

Livingstone College President Prepares Students to Compete and Succeed – Globally

December 24, 2023

Above: Dr. Anthony Davis, President of LivingstoneCollege in Salisbury, North Carolina By Angela Lindsay The Livingstone College Board of Trustees announced that Dr. Anthony J. Davis would be become the 13th president of Livingstone College following a unanimous vote last year.…

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.…

Private Schools in Charlotte

August 26, 2023

The Impact of Technology in the Classroom By Angela Lindsay Backpack? Calculator? Highlighters? Check. Once upon a time, these were the types of basic items that comprised a typical back-to-school classroom checklist. Now, students must also have devices such as Chromebooks and USB adapters, access to certain platforms and various applications.…

Celebrating Juneteenth: An Important Part of American History

April 28, 2023

By Angela Lindsay In recent years, the world has taken more notice of Juneteenth. From increased public celebrations across the U.S. and beyond to companies allowing employees to take the day off, the observance has experienced phenomenal growth in popularity and recognition.…

A Natural Beauty

March 7, 2023

Miss Charlotte USA reigns as her compassionate, authentic self By Angela Lindsay Miss Charlotte USA 2023 Jarin Simmons isn’t your typical beauty queen. She’s something more. The 22-year-old Charlotte native has already overcome life-altering obstacles and shattered previously long-held norms of professional competition.…

Football, Family and a Foundation: How Steve Smith Sr. is Expanding His Legacy

December 28, 2022

By Angela Lindsay Most people know Steve Smith Sr. as the scrappy, tough-as-nails wide receiver who played in the NFL for 16 years, including 13 years with the Carolina Panthers. Smith and his teammates valiantly battled the New England Patriots in the 2003 season Super Bowl match in which Smith, wearing number 89, made a spectacular 39-yard touchdown reception.…

Life in the Living Room — the Heart of the Home

October 27, 2022

By Angela Lindsay The living room is like the heart of the home — a symbol of love. The first room people often see when they enter a house — it’s usually decorated with things the owner loves the most such as paintings, pictures, mementos and other sentimental items.…

Homicide is a top cause of death for pregnant women in the U.S. Black women are at higher risk

April 15, 2022

By Angela Lindsay Of all the concerns a pregnant woman may face as she navigates the months leading up to her child’s birth, violence at the hands of a domestic partner is one that is alarmingly on the rise. According to a study published last October in the medical journal “Obstetrics & Gynecology,” homicide was the leading cause of death for pregnant and postpartum women in the U.S.…

Hattitude: The Story Behind Alma Adams’ Signature Style

February 27, 2022

By Angela Lindsay U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, PhD, is almost as well known for wearing her stylish hats as she is for her work representing the 12th congressional district of North Carolina. With an impressive collection of more than 1,400 hats, she has been collecting headwear of all shapes, fabrics, colors and sizes since she was a young girl.…