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 […]
Since coming to Charlotte last year, UPTOWN Magazine has been deftly penetrating the Charlotte market with its mix of local and national luxury urban lifestyle coverage. Last week the company strengthened its footprint here by naming Lashawnda Becoats as its Charlotte editor. “Our readers are a very sexy crowd who are always on the right […]
VIA QCityMetro QCitymetro columnist Lashawnda Becoats is fired up by the new video “Act Da Fool.” It’s supposed to be fashion video highlighting the Fall/Winter 2010 collection by highend line Proenza Schouler. Becoats writes that the video exploits poor black girls and has nothing to do with fashion. Instead depicts girls in expensive clothes drinking […]
VIA QCITYMETRO Qcitymetro is reporting that Therapy Cafe Closed. A sign on the door is the only notice of it’s closure. The restaurant’s Facebook page does not mention its closure. In fact the last update invited patrons out to its Service Industry Night Event, and that was posted eight hours ago. Therapy’s closure Therapy CafĂ© […]
Qcitymetro.com reports promoter Christopher Dennis filed a lawsuit against Therapy CafĂ© alleging breach of contract. A lawsuit against Therapy Cafe could push private conversations about racism at some uptown establishment into the public arena. The dispute is regarding terms of a deal between Dennis of Circle of Friends Promotions and Therapy during the 2010 CIAA […]
VIA QCITYMETRO Anyone who’s been on Facebook lately has seen emails from Six Figure Entertainment CEO Kirk Brown. The emails titled, “Stop Racial Profiling,” detail Brown’s breakup with Therapy. Apparently, Brown’s business arrangement with the uptown lounge ended acrimoniously. Brown attributes the breakup to racist comments and poor customer service toward black clientele. Therapy’s manager […]
VIA QcityMetro.com QcityMetro.com Style editor, and homie, Lashawnda Becoats is covering Fashion Week in New York. For nearly a week, she’s braved snow and bitter temperatures to show us the latest fashions from black designers as well as other designers we love. Becoats reported that designer Tracy Reese showed her fall collection at the big […]