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Kevin Powell: Fear must be turned into action

November 16, 2016

By Glenn Burkins November 16, 2016 Author and social commentator Kevin Powell talks with parents at Charlotte Country Day School, Nov. 16, 2016. (Photo: Qcitymetro) While some voters stared in stunned disbelief following the election of Donald Trump as president, Kevin Powell, an author and social commentator, said the events of Nov.…

Private and Independent Schools: A Snapshot of History and Curriculum

September 20, 2016

By Angela Lindsay If asked which existed first in the U.S., public or private schools, most people would probably guess public schools. They would be wrong. Private schools were created first—not only to educate, but also to instill basic principles in students and to build and sustain the new nation.…

The Rundown – Thursday, October 6 – Sunday, October 9

September 6, 2016

By: Shawn D. Allison, II People, the weekend is here so it’s time to let lose, have some fun and make a difference in Charlotte! From movie screenings, to jazz, to theatre, to spoken word there is something for everyone! However, if you want the scoop of where I’ll be kickin’ it this weekend, just check out my “Hot List” below, ya dig?…

AFS Intercultural Programs USA: Crossing Classrooms, Crossing Cultures

July 14, 2016

By Angela Lindsay Learning doesn’t always happen in a single classroom. In fact, some of the most important lessons are learned in different and unexpected environments. AFS Intercultural Programs USA (formerly the American Field Service) gives students the opportunity to not only expand their academic knowledge; it also provides intercultural learning experiences that bring global cultures together by helping students connect, transforming the lives of thousands of students, families and individuals every year.…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1

April 29, 2016

By Shawn Allison Hey Queen City! This weekend is scheduled to have some absolutely GREAT weather. And what goes with great weather? A LOT OF GREAT EVENTS. So everyone get ready for The Weekend Rundown of get-downs around Crown Town. THURSDAY, April 28 Brothers & Sisters, where will you connect with your next customer or client, vendor or partner? …

In Red Bottoms or In the Red: When Will Women Wise Up About Wealth?

March 3, 2016

By Angela Lindsay On any given workday in uptown Charlotte, you may see African-American women looking fabulous, from their hair to their Christian Louboutin red-bottomed high heels, carrying luxury handbags from Tory Burch and Louis Vuitton. But what’s the story inside those purses?…