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Pushing Black Homeownership One Question at a Time

November 12, 2019

By Tonya Jameson At a recent Tuesday Morning Breakfast, a weekly community meeting, Winston Robinson stood up during the Q&A and asked the question. It’s the question he often asks: Do you have a specific agenda for Black people to create a more equitable Charlotte?…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, July 4 – Sunday, July 7

April 5, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s good everyone! We are in the second half of 2019 with a fresh new month at our disposal. What better way to kick off a four-day weekend with this episode of “The Rundown” jam-packed with all sorts of weekend goodies!…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 5

March 3, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s up everyone? The week is complete and now it’s time to make a few weekend rounds with “The Rundown!” There’s TONS to get into this weekend and with Cinco De Mayo in the lineup, things are sure to turn into a fiesta!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, January 31 – Monday, February 4

May 31, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s happenin’ family? Seems like Mother Nature has brought about another cold spell for us to endure, but things are miraculously heating back up! It’s Black OURstory Month and yours truly, The Black Ferris Bueller has got a fresh lineup of soul-stirring events for the entire family!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 27 – Monday, December 31

May 27, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Habari Gani Brothers and Sisters! Happy Kwanzaa to you all! Well, here we are—the last Rundown of 2018 and what a journey it has been! It’s been an honor and a privilege giving you all, the community, all the goods, deets and beats pulsating through these Queen City streets!…

The Rundown: Thursday, October 25 – Monday, October 29

May 25, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word family? We made it to the weekend! JCSU’s Homecoming is poised to paint the city blue and gold with all sorts of cool events. However, if you want to celebrate alongside with them, I’ve cultivated a special list of goodies just for you!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Friday, November 2 – Monday, November 5

May 2, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s poppin’ everybody? We made it to the weekend and we made it to a new month! Hello November! There’s A LOT of stuff happening this weekend and as an extra bonus, Daylight Savings is rolling our clocks back so we get an extra hour of fun this Saturday night!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, November 22 – Sunday, November 25

April 21, 2018

By: Shawn D. Allison, II Give thanks Brothers and Sisters! It’s Thanksgiving and there’s quite a few things cooking in the QC this weekend and of course, your favorite cultural ambassador, The Black Ferris Bueller has found some delicious cultural fixin’s for your soul!…

The Rundown: Things To do October 4 – October 7

April 4, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Peace and blessings everyone! Here we are, another week in the bag and another weekend on our horizon. There’s lots of stuff to do in “The Rundown” and as always, I’m gonna deliver the goods Black Ferris Bueller-style!…

The Rundown: Things To Do Thursday, April 19 – Sunday, April 22

March 19, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Family! Good to see you all again! I hope you are ready for another amazing weekend because once again there’s A LOT happening in the QC! BOOM is back bringing the noise with all sorts of artistry and energy, family festivals, film screenings and more!…