2016 Charlotte Multicultural Resource Magazine

AFS Intercultural Programs USA: Crossing Classrooms, Crossing Cultures

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.…
Events

8th Annual PEEP Career Mentoring Luncheon

The Pride Entrepreneur Education Program (PEEP) is the 501c3 community outreach of Pride Magazine, serving youth in underserved communities in the metro Charlotte, NC area. The PEEP Career Mentoring Luncheon is a ‘Power Lunch’ packed with information for college-tracked high school students!…
Wellness

Are You Playing to Win?

By Elizabeth Colen Recently, I was watching the NBA Finals and the Golden State Warriors were down at half-time. The commentators said, “what do you think the coach is doing right now in the locker room?”  Another commentator answered, “Three things the coach should be looking at.…
Wellness

Let’s Talk About Obesity

By Elizabeth Colen Did you know that obesity (adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and over) is considered a disease and morbid obese (adults with a BMI of 40 or more) is classified as a disability? More than 35% of adults in the United States are obese.…
2016 May/June Issue

For Bank of America’s D. Steve Boland, Relocating to Charlotte is a Lot Like Coming Home

Now that Boland, managing director of consumer lending, is moving to Charlotte, we wanted to reach out and welcome this distinguished, committed African-American leader and his family to the Queen City. We recently spoke to Steve and wanted our readers to get to know more about this successful new member of our community.   Q: A few years ago, you were recognized by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the “75 Most Influential African Americans on Wall Street.”…