Jarron Thomas has spent years in the tech and consulting industry providing solutions for Fortune 500 companies. His role as a mentor is just as notable.
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National Mentoring Month: Jarron Thomas, role model in corporate America and the community, thanks to mentors
January 18, 2019
National Mentoring Month: James Ford talks about his top mentor and the advice he got
January 11, 2019
It was a fellow educator who helped James Ford imagine the ways he could impact the educational system.
Meet local TV meteorologist Tony Sadiku, a Qcity Newcomer
January 9, 2019
Along with telling stories about the region’s ever-changing weather, Tony Sadiku is a personal trainer who wants to mentor young kids in the community.
National Mentoring Month: 3 questions with GreenLight Fund’s Carrie Cook
January 7, 2019
Carrie Cook, founder of EmpowHERment Inc. and executive director of GreenLight Fund – Charlotte, shares lessons learned from her mentors.
BLKTECHCLT and Carolina Fintech Hub partner to offer paid training and jobs in tech
December 31, 2018
New partnership focuses on recruiting local Black IT professionals for six-month training program that concludes with full-time position.
The show must go on: OnQ Productions temporarily comes out of hiatus for ‘Soulful Noel’
December 19, 2018
Despite the theater company’s ongoing hiatus, OnQ is back with ‘Soulful Noel,’ bringing contemporary renditions to your favorite Christmas classics.
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.
On World AIDS Day, this health advocate offers 3 ways you can raise awareness
December 1, 2018
Solita Jefferies has spent 15 years spotlighting health issues in communities of color.
The Made Man Foundation honors local male leaders
November 28, 2018
Nearly 30 Black male leaders will be recognized at The Made Man Honors ceremony on Nov. 29, including honorees Shaun Corbett, Tory Dandy and Rodrick Banks.
Q&A with The Creator’s Lawyer Ticora Davis, speaker at Facebook Community Boost
November 27, 2018
Facebook selected this trademark attorney to participate in the two-day event on social media use for business growth.
News & Buzz
Could this be the year Charlotte makes real progress to fix its affordable housing crisis?
January 17, 2019
Community Link CEO Floyd Davis, Jr. is hopeful after the recent investment into Charlotte's affordable housing crisis, but poses three...
Entertainment
Win 2 tickets to see Patti LaBelle in concert
January 10, 2019
It’s 2019, and the team at Qcitymetro has a “new attitude”! That’s why one of our lucky Morning Brew newsletter subscribers...
Voices
How Michelle Williams triggered my memories of depression
July 25, 2018
Recent news about former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams checking into a medical facility for depression triggered a memory about...
Health
5 last-minute gift ideas for fitness lovers
December 18, 2018
Although I love to exercise, retail therapy ranks pretty high on my fave list of things to do. Consequently, I’m...
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...