Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx didn’t want the Democratic National Convention to be a one-time event. Foxx wanted to ensure the convention left a lasting legacy that improved the entire city. He talks about the tenants of those legacies in the video below. [ooyala code=”1rMGxxNTo4e7r2QCvFVPb73qNOoMnpjF”]
The excitement of the Democratic National Convention is having an impact on everyone in the community – even kids. Three Gastonia (NC) brothers, known collectively as TGB (The Gore Boyz), were so excited about the upcoming election that they decided to write a rally song for the President. The song is titled “We Will Never […]
Mitt Romney lies about as well as Cher Horowitz drives. And speaking of clueless matters, the Republican presidential nominee must take the general public for…
Charlotte city leaders say Charlotte will be ready to host the convention next week. At a recent town hall, Charlotte Police chief Rodney Monroe detailed the police strategy for the convention ranging from DNC coverage to community coverage.
In the 1990s, four young Black and Latino men on their way to a basketball game in the state of New Jersey suddenly became the…
The artist line up for Democratic National Convention reception is looking a little blacker – thankfully. After days of reading announcements about artists such as Sheryl Crowe and Jeff Bridges, we were beginning to wonder if the convention was going to be as diverse as the party. It’s looking better. Common will headline the Musicians […]
Never did I imagine that we would one day have a discussion over what constituted rape and what didn’t. In fairness, we did not start…
Ahead of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Tampa this coming Monday, White House correspondent and Washington Bureau Chief for American Urban Radio Networks April…
Although the presidential fight between Barack Obama and his opponent Mitt Romney has been almost universally focused on jobs and the economy, education is another…
The streets signs are being spruced up, banners are being unfurled and security plans are being finalized. Whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat, the…
The streets signs are being spruced up, banners are being unfurled and security plans are being finalized. Whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat, the excitement is undeniable. The Democratic National Convention is only going to bring about 30,000 people to Charlotte for a week of speeches, forums, workshops, parties and oh yeah – a […]
