As we celebrate Black History Month, 105.3 RNB is shining a spotlight on local history makers from the Carolinas by Saluting Black Excellence. We are honoring people whose vision, courage, and excellence either shaped or continue to shape our communities. Brought to you in part by Carolina Cares Partnership. DR. KIZZMEKIA CORBETT-HELAIRE Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, […]
105.3 R&B presents the “We Them Ones Comedy Tour” on March 22 at 7 pm at the Spectrum Center. Not only are we bringing you one hilarious night of comedy greats, we’re also giving one funny comedian from the Queen City a once in a lifetime shot to open the show live! So get ready […]
Love is in the air and 105.3 R&B is looking for the Queen City’s cutest couple. Upload a cute pic of you and your bae, your boo-thang, your forever somebody, however y’all do love. One lucky couple will be crowned the Queen City’s cutest couple. And to celebrate love we’re giving you: Love deserves to […]
Nonprofit Launches 'Hunger Hub' to Support Local Residents
Ron Holland talks to Neil Harris, founder of the non-profit organization, Urban Mosaic about how schools just don’t prepare youth today for life but also prepare them for prison. Take a look at the full interview below:
On Wednesday, more than a dozen girls got their first glimpse of a future that will hopefully help them rise above the statistics. They young girls are the first students to attend the Charlotte Community School for Girls. The one-classroom school celebrated its ribbon cutting on Wednesday at its South Tryon Street location in Southend. […]
From NYTimes.com: From a 542-square-foot office above a bustling intersection in Harlem, the Rev. Nicholas S. Richards is building what he hopes will be a 7,000-mile bridge to the eastern highlands of Ethiopia. It is a bridge more than 200 years in the making. In that modest two-room office off East 125th Street, the Abyssinian […]
Girl Talk’s Prom Project heads south to Rock Hill today. Girls will be able to choose prom dresses and learn about etiquette during the event at Winthrop University from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. today. Girls will be able to choose their gowns at a make-shift boutique created at the Dinkins Student Center, 701 Oakland […]