lifestyle

Events

The Rundown: Friday, September 23 -Sunday, September 25

August 22, 2016
By Shawn D. Allison, II Peace. My people, there’s a lot going on this weekend—and I’m talking more than events. However, in the spirit of culture, there’s quite a few goodies happening in our town. —FRIDAY 9/23— From the brilliant and beautiful mind of Kenya Phifer-Jones of The Legacy Theatre Company comes an all-new stage performance full of love, marriage, trust and of course—drama.…
Style

Let Your Complexion Be Your Color Guide

June 8, 2016
By Dwayne Collins Many people find themselves asking the question, “what colors are in this season?” The proper question to ask is, ”what colors compliment my skin complexion? ” Keep in mind ”what colors are hot this season ” come and go, but your skin complexion remains the same.…
Wellness

Let’s Talk About Obesity

June 7, 2016
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.…
Style

Athleisure wear: How To Wear It Well

May 25, 2016
By LaShanda Millner-Murphy Activewear has changed its name to athleisure wear and has created a buzz outside the gym. Athleisure wear is accepted by many as a wearable style on the weekends for parties and on the go. Some designers have even added add Athleisure wear to their fashion lines.…
2016 May/June Issue

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

May 24, 2016
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.”…
2016 May/June Issue

Self-taught Jean Maker Creates Anarchy with Denim

May 13, 2016
By Tonya Jameson Photos by Jonathan Cooper To most people, a pair of jeans is simply another piece of clothing. To Stan Fraser, jeans are storytellers: the way the fabric bunches above shoes, wrinkles beh ind knees or leaves an imprint on a pocket that held a wallet for years. …