Last year, there were protesters de-crying the “sins of the LGBT Community” in front of a church, and across the street from the event site - Good grief, What Drama that was!
Unfortunately, the protesters came across as more offensive then the attendees - Wonder what this year’s PRIDE Festival will bring?!?
The Pride Charlotte festival, a [...]
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So tomorrow marks the day when US declared its I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-C-E!!
How will you celebrate or get YOUR INDEPENDENCE? Well if you’re in the QC, here are some event suggestions…..
RED, WHITE AND BOOM
July 4, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
This Uptown display features a Family Fun Fest prior to the 20-minute fireworks show.
Memorial Stadium
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2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the slaves in Galveston, Texas where finally told - they were free! The Party began then, and today, this is the basis behind this worldwide celebration of FREEDOM as Liberty and Justice For All. This week, the 4 day celebration begins in Charlotte, NC @ Independence [...]
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Murrells Inlet,SC
Okay so it’s summer, gas prices are “off the chain” and everybody is trying to figure out how to have a little fun without going BANKRUPT! It is going to be a challenge this year but thank goodness for internet and phone ‘cause a sistah’s not going ANYWHERE unless it is to [...]
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For those of you that know me, you already know that I am a self confessed FOODIE.…
Love to try all sorts of new restaurants, dishes and experience culture through food. So, this week-end will be like being in Paradise for me as I head on over to “Lowes foods: Taste of Charlotte”
Admission is FREE, [...]
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Okay, WTF were they thinking with cover like this?
Is this supposed to bring fear and put the “Ni**as” in their places?
Do we not understand that this is global and BEYOND these old fear tactics……and images?!?
Come on US of A, the WORLD is watching this time around….let’s elevate our game…PLEEEZE!!
P.S.: notice the title [...]
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Posted in Art & Entertainment, Charlotte, NC, Culture, Food & Dining, From The Global Files, Reads, Sabor, Shopping, Sporting News, Trends, Uncategorized, Weird Charlotte on Apr 11th, 2008
Okay so after the excitement here in the QC with canker worms and the aerial spray “attack” on them, I thought this would be a good time to introduce you all to a new website that celebrates “insects” of another kind-and in a more positive way.
Tribefly is what it is called and what this site [...]
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Posted in Art & Entertainment, Charlotte, NC, Culture, Food & Dining, From The Global Files, QC Hustle, Reads, Sabor, Shopping, Trends on Apr 2nd, 2008
Well, with everyone looking for business ventures online, Kanye West has jumped in with KanyeTravel.com .
I would add my own review but I’ll let you check out the GREASY NEWS on GREASYGUIDE.com….
D**N, that was a rough!
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Posted in Art & Entertainment, Charlotte, NC, Culture, Food & Dining, For The Health Of It!, QC Hustle, Reads, Sabor, Shopping, Sporting News, Trends on Mar 6th, 2008
Take advantage of free health screenings, tons of samples and remember to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina….
Visitors to the Rite Aid Health and Beauty Expo on March 7 and March 8 at the Charlotte Convention Center, located at 501 South College Street, in Charlotte can take advantage [...]
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Posted in Art & Entertainment, Charlotte, NC, Culture, Food & Dining, From The Global Files, Sabor, Shopping, Trends, Weird Charlotte on Feb 19th, 2008
Nationally renowned artists Common, Q-Tip, and KRS-One are joining musical forces with Just Blaze, Cool & Dre, and DJ Premier to remix Common’s “The Light,” A Tribe Called Quest’s “Midnight,” and Boogie Down Productions’ seminal “Criminal Minded.”
The Smirnoff Signature Mix Series is part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to fostering and promoting both established and [...]
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