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Celebrate Black History Month (Area Events)
February is chock full of event to celebrate black history, and it’s one of our favorite months. We spend it celebrating the accomplishments of our forefathers, focusing on the direction of the next generation and remembering our rich history. Find something to attend on our list of events.
Read MoreDNC News Highlights: Michelle Obama’s Coming
Post by tonyajameson in Democratic National Convention on Feb 6, 2012 at 7:00 am
Last week was a crazy week of news regarding the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte and local politics. Michelle Obama coming to Charlotte. Mayor Anthony Foxx not running for Governor.
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Sommore and Mark Curry from the Royal Comedy tour to speak with the TJMS!!!!
Read MoreHuggy Lowdown cast his vote for the Big Game!
Post by tonyajameson in In Case You Missed It on Feb 3, 2012 at 9:28 am
That’s right, Huggy has already figured out whose going to win the game!!!!
Read MoreA Tribute To Don Cornelius: The Soul Train Poll
Post by tonyajameson in My QC on Feb 3, 2012 at 8:00 am
We still can’t believe Don Cornelius is gone. Your favorite My92.7 personalities and staff members are opening the airwaves for you to hear your favorite songs from this pioneering show.
It’s still fresh, it’s still unreal, but we are the voices that the people want to hear from most. Let the celebration of life & love continue every time you watch these videos, dance down a
Read MoreLocal Reporters Rebel Against DNCC OTR Mandate
Post by tonyajameson in Democratic National Convention on Jan 19, 2012 at 12:23 pm
What started as a fodder for Charlotte Observer’s Mark Washburn’s column is fast becoming a full-blown media story about the DNC Convention. Local reporters rebelled against the mandate that a media tour be off the record.
Read MoreObama Will Speak at Bank Of America Stadium
Post by tonyajameson in My QC on Jan 17, 2012 at 10:37 amDNCC CEO Steve Kerrigan announced in an email this morning that President Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for president at Bank of America stadium. Kerrigan also announced that the convention program will be cut from four days to three. The new format allows for a day to “organize and celebrate the Carolinas, Virginia and the South and kick off the convention at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Labor Day.”
The acceptance speech announcement comes as little surprise. Local news media
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The kids are out of school and you might be off work so spend the day celebrating the life of a legacy.
*Blacks In Wax, part of the UnitedHealthcare’s Black Classic Cinema Series, will feature students who will come to life from a pretend wax state to a live portrayal of a civil rights icon. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012
*Levine Museum of the New South Presents
Read MoreBook Spotlights Local Black Philanthropists
Post by tonyajameson in Community on Jan 10, 2012 at 4:16 pm
A new book about African American philanthropy highlights giving by everyday black people in Charlotte. They are bankers, attorneys and entrepreneurs who are trying to help local organizations that help African Americans.
Read MoreIn 2010, Oprah and Gayle camped in Yosemite Park to highlight dismal number of African Americans who camp. At the time, the Park estimated that blacks made up just one percent of its 280 million tourists. Sadly, I doubt their highly-publicized escapade dramatically increased the number of black campers.
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