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The Duke University professor who asked Chinese students to speak English instead of their native language steps down as the head of a master’s program. Read more in the link below. SOURCE: cnn.com      

There was a clear message sent to Raleigh by District 104 Voters during the 2018 Mid-Term Elections: Bi-Partisanship and Consensus.  When the North Carolina House of Representatives begin session next week, Attorney Brandon Lofton plans to champion his district’s message. With the grip of a Republican Super majority finally loosened, Rep. Lofton believes a spirit […]

There was a clear message sent to Raleigh by District 104 Voters during the 2018 Mid-Term Elections: Bi-Partisanship and Consensus.  When the North Carolina House of Representatives begin session next week, Attorney Brandon Lofton plans to champion his district’s message. With the grip of a Republican Super majority finally loosened, Rep. Lofton believes a spirit […]

There was a clear message sent to Raleigh by District 104 Voters during the 2018 Mid-Term Elections: Bi-Partisanship and Consensus.  When the North Carolina House of Representatives begin session next week, Attorney Brandon Lofton plans to champion his district’s message. With the grip of a Republican Super majority finally loosened, Rep. Lofton believes a spirit […]

  UPDATE: January 25, 2019 It took three days for a search team to find Casey Hathaway alive. Police reported that Casey is in good spirits and has been reunited with his family. 3 year old Casey Hathaway went missing about 1pm on Tuesday afternoon from his grandmother’s backyard and today the search continues. Officials […]

Researchers say the connection that minority students have with minority teachers can help them academically as well as socially. WRAL will discuss the topic tonight at 5:30. source:  WRAL.com Researchers say that kind of connection is crucial, especially between students and teachers of color, and can help minority students perform better in reading and math, score […]

It’s a significant challenge for formerly incarcerated people to return to society without stigma, the prospects of employment and the tools to make it in ever-changing social and political landscape.  There are many communities in our country that are simply averse to welcoming ex-offenders back into society.  But Stephan “Coach Q” Askew, CEO of the […]

Join Praise 100.9 this weekend as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  by playing part in these activities! 2019  ATRIUM HEALTH MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE – SATURDAY, JANUARY 19TH – UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, 10AM The parade will march down Tryon Street, beginning at 9th Street and ending at Stonewall Street. More than 100 community […]

Today marks the day two years ago that native son, Bishop Eddie Long passed away.  Just months ago Pastor Jamal Bryant was installed as the leader of New Birth in Atlanta.  We are remembering his last visit to the Praise studios in 2015 and his inspiring words about dreaming and hope. Take a listen!

Antoinette Love has such an extraordinary passion for baking.  Her talent has opened many doors and she’s taking full advantage of opportunities to show off her gift.  To date, Love is a Season 2 Contestant and Season 3 Semi-Finalist on ABC’s ‘The Great American Baking Show.’  She has a baking/cooking segment on WBTV.  And if […]

It’s next to impossible to build a career, business organization or life in politics without a sturdy network of support.  Launching a business is great, but if you’re networking skills are insufficient, sustaining a business or whatever your aspirations, it’s going to be an arduous journey.  The 5th Annual Charlotte Professional Networking Week event will […]

Changing unhealthy eating habits is tough.  Equally challenging is remaining committed to fitness goals, especially when the road ahead appears long and arduous. However, Veronica Daughtey, Founder of the fitness program ‘Shackless’ see results of her commitment.  On track with her weight lose projections, Daughtey is determined to stay the course.  ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron […]