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 […]

It’s almost CIAA Party time. You spent 100.00 or more on your outfit plus another 150.00 on your hair. You and your crew are headed to the hottest party downtown. The flyer says 20.00 for early admission but after you stand in line for 45 minutes and finally get to the door, the cashier says […]

Nearly 200,000 people, including some of hip-hop and R&B’s biggest names, came to Charlotte last week for the CI.  From the games, day parties to the night-time festivities, Charlotte was alive.  Here’s a pictorial review of the tourney.

Melanie Fiona was by far one of the most popular entertainers at the Ford Fan Experience on Thursday. The free event at the Charlotte Convention Center gave fans plenty of activities with vendors and performances by Kjon, Fiona and the Queen City Bounce Squad on the mainstage.