Recent news about former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams checking into a medical facility for depression triggered a memory about […]
Voices
How Michelle Williams triggered my memories of depression
July 25, 2018
Why voters should approve all 3 bond initiatives at the end of ballot (Commentary)
October 25, 2018
As an avid Carolina Panthers fan, I often draw inspiration from the “Keep Pounding” motto for causes beyond the team’s […]
Rae Carruth, despite his tale of woe, is NOT the victim here
October 23, 2018
Commentary: Gee, it’s hard to imagine that y’all aren’t doing happy handstands at the prospect of running into Rae in the frozen foods section of your local Piggly Wiggly.
Things to know about the 6 ballot amendments
October 11, 2018
Midterm elections are near, and polls show that many voters know little about the six amendments on the ballot.
Let’s talk about African-Americans and Charlotte’s craft beer scene
October 3, 2018
There’s a niche of black people who enjoy craft beer. Can we play a role in Charlotte’s brewery boom?
Justice is no longer blind with Kavanaugh confirmation
October 1, 2018
With the impending confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, we’re witnessing the continued erosion of the justice system.
The reason I (a black man) speak up for, and alongside, black women
September 17, 2018
Serena Williams’ treatment proves that the black women I want my daughter to emulate unfairly have to be three times better than everyone else.
Brands must take a stance to survive. Nike made itself clear with Colin Kaepernick ad
September 4, 2018
A post shared by colin kaepernick (@kaepernick7) on Sep 3, 2018 at 12:20pm PDT “Believe in something. Even if it […]
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 […]
News & Buzz
CIAA in talks with 3 cities to host popular basketball tournament
December 8, 2018
The tournament will remain in Charlotte through 2020, but after that...who knows?
Entertainment
It’s time that a black person reviewed “The Book of Mormon”
July 27, 2018
I finally admitted I was totally offended and there wasn’t a damn thing funny.
Health
7 tips for staying fit during the holidays
November 21, 2018
The end of the year is typically when most weight gain occurs. Here are strategies to help you stay on...
Faith
After deadly attack on Pittsburgh synagogue, Charlotte’s faith leaders call for love, unity
October 31, 2018
Three days after a gunman killed 11 worshipers inside a Jewish center in Pittsburgh, members of Charlotte’s faith community came...
People
25 female politicians honored during local “Celebration of Women Elected to Office”
December 7, 2018
The Black Women’s Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and the Charlotte Women’s March honored 25 local women during their annual recognition ceremony.