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The Salt Pad: Helping Charlotteans Breathe Again

March 6, 2019

By LaShawn L. Hudson Percilla Blakeney smoked Salem Ultra Lights for 40 years; now the west Charlotte native is fighting for her life. She is going toe-to-toe with emphysema, brought on by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a progressive lung disease.…

Changing the Face of NASCAR… One Tire at a Time

March 6, 2019

By LaShawn L. Hudson When most people think about NASCAR, an image of a 20-something African American woman probably is not what comes to mind. Brehanna Daniels is working to change that. Unstoppable on and off the race track, the 25-year-old Concord resident is the first African American female tire changer for the stock car racing competition.…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28

February 26, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings Brothers and Sisters! I hope you all have had a wonderful week. But here we are, free at last – until Monday, at least. Hip Hop is in full effect in the QC this weekend so be sure to catch some fresh vibes from all the fly rhymesayers on the scene.…

Gaston College Program Aims to Make Over the Face of Manufacturing

February 2, 2019

By LaShawn L. Hudson Edgar Torres says when he looks back, he was probably always destined for a career in advanced manufacturing. “When I was growing up, I used to help my dad fix things,” explains Torres, now 22. “I would always follow him around.…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, March 7 – Sunday, March 10

January 7, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings to you all and Happy International Women’s Day! On behalf of PRIDE Magazine, I celebrate each and every woman out there doing their thing and making humanity better and more beautiful. And if you want to continue the celebration into the weekend, “The Rundown” has got all sorts of things for you to enjoy and radiate your heavenly glow wherever you go!…

Aging In Place, More Than Just Home Repairs

December 10, 2018

By Kayla Becoats We’ve all seen the commercials. In fact, the thought of our grandparents and even parents being helpless and alone in their homes is terrifying. Even if aging isn’t a top priority for the majority of people in the United States, for 47.8 million Americans age 65 and older, it’s a reality.…

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Students Help Light the World, Thanks to Innovative ‘Solar Suitcase’ Program

October 20, 2018

Approximately 1 billion people on our planet have no electricity, and almost one out of three children (188 million) attend a school without electricity. Charlotte youth will help change some of that in this school year. With a shared global vision, Wells Fargo and the former CEO of Duke Energy, Jim Rogers, and his wife, M.A.…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, January 3 – Sunday, January 6

October 4, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II We did it everyone! We made it to 2019! I hope your first few days have been awesome but now it’s time to get the first “Rundown” of the year! There’s not too much happening in the QC but I managed to squeeze out a few goodies for you to explore and enjoy.…

More Black Parents Turn to Homeschool to Educate Their Children

September 27, 2018

By Tonya Jameson The kitchen table in the Jacksons’ north Charlotte home is stacked with books and writing paper. Three Black boys thumb through the books, looking for animals to write about. Kristin Jackson tells them the day’s assignment and leaves them to work.…

Exploring Wisconsin — Things to Do in Three Cities

September 23, 2018

By Lashawnda Becoats Exploring Wisconsin can be full of adventure, with its beautiful prairies, lake views and city lifestyle. I recently had the pleasure of exploring Wisconsin, for an unforgettable trip full of adventure and surprises. I know you’re wondering what this Midwestern state, known for dairy, cheese and football, has to offer, so I’ll jump right in.…