The Charlotte native talked with Qcitymetro about his mentoring program in partnership with McCrorey YMCA, life as an entrepreneur and the future of Charlotte as it continues to grow.
Faith
Up close with Jacotron Potts, entrepreneur giving back to the community that raised him
March 15, 2019
Black millennials ‘stay prayed up,’ according to Pew report
August 5, 2018
When it comes to faith, black millennials are spiritually inclined and low maintenance but always questioning purpose.
An open letter to Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys
August 2, 2018
Dear Jerry Jones, Oh say can YOU see? You have fumbled an opportunity to intercept a lie and use your […]
Livingstone College Gospel Choir gets exposure on reality TV show
June 24, 2018
A Youtube video that features the choir singing backup for gospel recording artist Erica Campbell will be incorporated into Campbell’s new TV One show, “We’re the Campbells.”
Churches must do more to promote health and healing, says World Council of Churches official
February 7, 2018
Dr. Mwai Makoka, in Charlotte to study Mecklenburg County’s Village HeartBEAT program, said the church must “embrace a new paradigm” as it ministers to the needs of members.
How a casual conversation resulted in 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes for hurricane victims
December 21, 2017
The food donation came from Burch Farms, an 8,000-acre agriculture business in eastern North Carolina.
Two Charlotte churches will host fashion show to combat domestic violence
October 2, 2017
What do you do if you’re a Charlotte pastor looking to shine a spotlight on the problem of domestic violence? […]
Friendship Missionary Baptist to sponsor hurricane-relief trip to Texas
September 25, 2017
The church is looking for able-bodied men to work gutting homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
Charlotte church to invest $2 million in mixed-income housing development
September 12, 2017
The church’s investment comes as various studies have found that Charlotte’s supply of affordable housing has not kept pace with need.
Charlotte author Monica Wood is on a mission to empower girls and boys
August 9, 2017
PR and crisis management expert Monica Wood pens a series of books for children.
News & Buzz
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership announces new senior leadership
March 21, 2019
The Housing Partnership named Simone McDowell its VP of communications and fund development.
Entertainment
Charlotte’s Caribbean community heats up summer with Carnival
March 18, 2019
The Charlotte Caribbean Carnival Association brings a weeklong Afro-Caribbean Carnival to Charlotte on June 22-29.
Voices
No privilege, but I still made it to college, thanks to mom
March 14, 2019
While a number of privileged parents were caught in the college admissions scandal, one writer tells a different story of...
Health
Black Health Spotlight: How fibroids helped discover my ovarian cancer
March 13, 2019
Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths because it typically goes undetected in the early stages.
People
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership announces new senior leadership
March 21, 2019
The Housing Partnership named Simone McDowell its VP of communications and fund development.