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In a room marked by exposed duct work and unfinished walls, Johnson C. Smith launched Innovo Laboratory, a small business incubator, at Packard Place on Wednesday. The event drew a mix of Charlotte’s black business owners from No Grease co-founder Damian Johnson to attorney Eric Montgomery. Former Charlotte Observer business columnist Ron Stodghill will lead […]
The third edition of YOUniversity Drive’s Masterminds, Millionaires and Moguls™ drew a capacity crowd to UNC Charlotte on Wednesday. The event marked the one-year anniversary of the organization, which was founded by Michelle Horton to help first generation college students. The event in UNCC’s Student Union movie theater marked an expansion of the program that […]
The success of “He Wants It All” by Forever Jones was a blessing, but matching the success of this hit may seem like a daunting…
Hundreds of people turned out for a recent Trayvon Martin rally at Marshall Park. Fly Ty along with NAACP president Kojo Nantambu and John Barnett. During his remarks, Fly Ty became emotional as he talked about the death of our young black males.
Three superintendent finalists will visit Charlotte on Wednesday to meet Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools staff and community members. The names of the three finalists will be released Monday. Community members can submit questions for the finalists to answer during panel discussions that will be held throughout the community. The panel discussions will be 1 p.m. – 5:45 […]
Join Mecklenburg Ministries, Community Building Initiative and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Relations Committee for a community conversation, “Can We Talk About Trayvon Martin: Why is What Happened so Disturbing?” on April 11, 7 p.m. at Little Rock AME Zion Church. The discussion will address the intriguing question of could this happen here and what can we do? […]
Less than a week after the FOTUS made a pit stop in Charlotte, the POTUS will be visiting. The Charlotte Observer is reporting that President Obama will visit Charlotte on Wednesday to discuss the economy. Details about the trip haven’t been released, according to the Observer. Michelle Obama is scheduled to make an appearance at […]
When the CIAA first announced that it was moving to Charlotte, I wasn’t sure how it would do here. Charlotte hasn’t always had the best history of dealing with African Americans, but we’ve done okay. Actually we’ve done better than okay! We’re the best thing to happen to the CIAA and the CIAA is the […]
The news media highlights the big philanthropists, the big spenders: Oprah, Bill Gates, The Levines, The Spanglers. Those are the names that make the headlines, but everyday people with smaller wallets and big hearts give what they can to help local organizations. These everyday philanthropists don’t always make the headlines, but they do make an […]
After a successful turnout during July 4th, Men Who Care Global will return to the streets of Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, New Years Eve.
Join My92.7 and Fly Ty this Saturday for the Ketchmore Kids 7th Annual Toy Drive. Come out between 2-5 p.m. at the Master Kutz Barber & Beauty Salon, 1610 Ashley Road!!! Check out performances from teen students of With These Hands Mix Academy, local artists, vendors…fun activities for the kids! Free and open to the […]
We had a great time helping West Charlotte launch its 2011-2012 basket ball season. The Lions are reigning state champions. The kicked off the season with a pep rally and a party. My92.7’s Fly introduced the basketball teams and got teams excited to start the new season.
