Doing what's easiest is often times a part of human nature, especially when it makes the most sense. But when doing what's easiest keeps you from progressing in life, it's time to do something different. How…
What is the highest level of respect between…
How many times have you been asked a question or for an opinion, and felt obligated to only share an answer that would especially ease tension and spare feelings? Any time this happens and we decide not to honor…
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Collects & Distributes…
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is a 93-year old community-conscious, action-oriented organization that was founded with the principle of helping others. Locally, Charlotte’s premier graduate Zeta chapter, the Delta Zeta chapter, has been an integral…
Working on the Whole Self
When we recognize the talents and the stronger attributes we've acquired, often times, we tend to direct more attention to these areas in our lives and allow other areas to be neglected. Too often we overcompensate…
The Dangers of Short-term Thinking
Yes, yesterday is gone, tomorrow's not promised, and all we have is today. But do we know how to appreciate this reality or do we use it as an excuse? It is often said that we should always live for…
Charlotte Bobcats Team Up With Wells Fargo And…
The Charlotte Bobcats have partnered with Wells Fargo and Jordan Brand to focus on educating students about the repercussions of bullying when the Bobcats host the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, October 17 at 11:00 a.m.…
CNN PICKS CHARLOTTE’S OWN EMMONS TO ATTEND A…
Robin Emmons, founder of Sow Much Good, was selected as a top ten CNN Hero this morning on CNN’s “New Day” by Anderson Cooper which immediately won her nonprofit $50,000. She is among 10 other…
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COMMUNITY RELATIONS SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR MLK MEDALLION…
Nominations are being sought for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Medallion” Award by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations. It is the highest award given by the City of Charlotte to honor the MLK holiday and is…
The Chris Canty Foundation Partners with Local Organizations…
Super Bowl Champion Chris Canty of the Baltimore Ravens has sponsored a youth leadership conference through his Foundation for all high school students taking place on September 28, 2013 from 8:30am-12:00noon on the Campus of…
The Queen City will host the Charlotte Greek…
The 3rd annual Charlotte Greek Picnic 2013 will kick-off Tuesday, September 3rd and continue through Saturday, September 7, 2013 with the actual picnic at Marshall Park. The Charlotte Greek Picnic Planning Committee has recognized the…
No Easy Answers; It Takes EFFORT
Too often we hope for and even expect things to just happen in our lives. We get caught up in the hype of a spoken word, a self-help book, or even a song. But when all these…
Update The Suits In Your Closet
Many of us live by the falsehood that if the suits still fits good, it still looks good. That is NOT the case. I am regularly greeting by very nice, and very professional men in…
Cookout with a Cause
Locally owned Headlines Barbershop is hosting a cookout at Reedy Creek Park shelter #2 on Sunday, September 15th. The cookout will be held from 1pm – 5pm, and is absolutely free. There will be free…
RADIO ONE WELCOMES EDDIE OWENS TO OLD SCHOOL…
Today at 3:00pm, Radio One welcomes back to the Charlotte airwaves, Charlotte’s own “Eddie Owens,” hosting afternoons on Old School 105.3 (WOSF) from 3pm – 7pm. A veteran to radio, Eddie Owens got his start…
Conversations
Paul said to the people, "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life…
Video: Carolina Panthers Upcoming Training Camp
Chris Jenkins (@charlottevibe) of CharlotteVibe.com discusses the excitement leading up to the Carolina Panthers opening training camp this week in South Carolina.
Chris Jenkins Fitness Challenge: Complimentary workout with former…
I've been motivated recently by seeing other friends in the Gym exercising, even seeing the same person at different gyms. Though it was great to see these friends, I would like to see more friends…
Headlines Barbershop to Host Food Drive
Locally owned Headlines Barbershop of 5309 E. Independence Blvd is hosting a food drive starting July 15th through August 15th. The food drive will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank on Spratt Street. Second Harvest is…
Parenting: Is the Sacrifice still there?
No matter what changes over time, no matter what becomes acceptable, no matter how much technology advances, no matter how many doors open for opportunity; one thing that will never change is the necessity of sacrifice when…