February, 2012

Follow the CU Women’s Basketball Team at the CIAA Tournament Live

By at February 29, 2012 | 10:32 am | 0 Comment

CHARLOTTE, NC - Chowan fans can follow the women's basketball action live this afternoon as they will play #1N Virginia Union University at 1:00pm. The Hawks are hoping that the third time is a charm after falling to the Lady Panthers twice in divisional play this season. The Hawks, playing as the #5 seed out the North Division, dropped two regular season match ups,

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CIAA Welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama to its 100th Anniversary Celebration

By at February 28, 2012 | 12:02 pm | 1 Comments

First Lady Joins Local Elementary School Students to Participate in a Special “Let’s Move!” Pre-Game Program First Lady Michelle Obama will join Senator Kay Hagan and North Carolina school children for a Let’s Move! on-court event during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament and 100th Anniversary celebration. The CIAA, known as the

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Getting Stuck In The Meantime of Life

By at February 28, 2012 | 10:25 am | 0 Comment

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There's meantime and then there's purpose. The majority of activities that take place in our lives are likely to unfold in the 'meantime' moments of life. When you set goals, you'll find there are days and periods when you have time to relax, do something fun, or even sleep. These are meantime moments. Even the 9 to 5 job you go to everyday, although it may have been

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Charlotte Bobcats Finally Getting Healthy

By at February 21, 2012 | 10:22 pm | 0 Comment

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So far this season it has been a pretty rough go of it for the Charlotte Bobcats. With injuries, a lack of talent, and a franchise record 16 game losing streak, the Bobcats haven’t had many good things happen to them. But hopefully that is about to change. The Bobcats broke their 16 game losing streak last Friday night with a win in Toronto and even better news is

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No More 4-Button Suits!

By at February 21, 2012 | 4:01 pm | 0 Comment

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[caption id="attachment_2024" align="alignleft" width="201" caption="William Wilson, Celebrity Designer"][/caption] I know some of you will not like what I have to say about this matter. In fact, I hate to have to do this myself. But it must be done. For the sake of all that is stylish and fashionable, you HAVE to throw out those 4 button suits. I probably have about

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‘The biggest devil is me’….Whitney Houston

By at February 21, 2012 | 7:19 am | 0 Comment

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If we're honest enough, these are five words we can all attest too. But just because we say it, recognize it and even acknowledge it, doesn't mean we've taken control. The death of any individual is never meant to be an opportunity to scrutinize and state all the should've, would've, and could'ves about that individual's life, but is instead an opportunity to

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Seventh Street Station Parking Facility Offers CIAA Tournament Patrons Premium Parking Rates

By at February 17, 2012 | 8:18 pm | 0 Comment

  Seventh Street Station Parking Facility   Charlotte, NC…  The Seventh Street Station parking facility, located at 225 East Sixth Street in Uptown Charlotte, just steps away from Time Warner Cable Arena, is offering a special $10 parking rate to CIAA Tournament patrons who pre-purchase their parking online.   Tournament fans should visit

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CIAA Indoor Track and Field Championship Results

By at February 17, 2012 | 7:26 pm | 0 Comment

St. Augustine’s Falcons Continues Dynasty; Virginia State Captures Women’s Title HAMPTON, VA…The St. Augustine's College Men’s Track squad claimed its 14th straight men's title, and the Virginia State Lady Trojans took the women’s crown on Sunday in the 2012 CIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Boo Williams Sportsplex. Led by men's field MVP

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Steve Harvey Show Co-Host Empowers Women

By at February 17, 2012 | 6:26 pm | 0 Comment

 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Shirley Strawberry, bestselling author of The Strawberry Letter: Real Talk, Real Advice, Because Bitterness Isn't Sexy (One World/Ballantine) and co-host of "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" empowers women in business at the third annual Stiletto Woman in Business Awards (SWIBA) in Atlanta, Georgia on March 17, 2012. The SWIBA Awards,

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NoOne is Perfect…But is Anyone Striving To Be?

By at February 14, 2012 | 2:01 pm | 0 Comment

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"NOBODY'S PERFECT". It's the answer that we live by, the answer that keeps us sane, and the answer that often times lets us off the hook, perhaps too often. One might ask, "Why strive for the goal of perfection which is never attainable?"  The most important aspect of living such a life is the journey. Why? Because the journey to perfection is where one finds

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Bobcats vs Clippers Feb. 11, 2012

By at February 11, 2012 | 10:15 pm | 0 Comment

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CharlotteVibe.com Partners with the CIAA For 100th Anniversary Celebration

By at February 10, 2012 | 11:58 am | 0 Comment

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CharlotteVibe.com Partners with the CIAA to Promote the 100th Anniversary Celebration Premier Online Social Powerhouse Helps to Generate Awareness and Spread Message of Drinking Responsibly HAMPTON, VA (February 8, 2012) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to announce its partnership with CharlotteVibe.com, a premier online social

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CIAA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

By at February 8, 2012 | 7:25 pm | 0 Comment

CIAA MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK For the week ending February 4, 2012 PLAYER OF THE WEEK Malik Alvin, Shaw University Class: Senior  Position: Guard   Height: 6-4  Weight: 180  Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Week’s Stats  Games FG FGA 3P 3PA FT FTA OFF REBS DEF

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CIAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

By at February 8, 2012 | 7:14 pm | 0 Comment

CIAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK For the week ending February 4, 2012  PLAYER OF THE WEEK Aslea Williams, Shaw University Class: Senior      Position: Center     Height: 6-1   Hometown: Akron, OH Week’s Stats  Games FG FGA 3P 3PA FT FTA OFF REBS DEF

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McDonald’s® and Coca-Cola® Partners with CIAA for Unprecedented In-store Promotion

By at February 8, 2012 | 6:30 pm | 0 Comment

       McDonald’s® and Coca-Cola® Partners with CIAA for Unprecedented In-store Promotion   Corporate Powerhouses Help Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Historic Conference HAMPTON, VA (February 7, 2012) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to announce an unprecedented in-store commemorative cup promotion with

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MADONNA TO BRING CONCERT TOUR TO TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA IN NOVEMBER

By at February 7, 2012 | 10:38 am | 0 Comment

TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 5 VIA TICKETMASTER Madonna is having a huge party and everyone’s invited. The Madonna 2012 World Tour begins May 29, 2012 in Tel Aviv, Israel, it was officially announced by Live Nation Entertainment, the tour’s international promoter. The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sights including the Plains of Abraham in Quebec

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When and When Not to Be ‘THE AGGRESSIVE WOMAN’

By at February 7, 2012 | 7:59 am | 3 Comments

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Aggressiveness, today, seems to be the key to having it all as a woman, but is it really the answer to all? Just like anything else, aggressiveness has it's perspective and yes, it can create a positive and successful environment, when applied at the right times. It began as a beautiful thing when women started to realize that they had the ability to take control of

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2012 JORDAN BRAND CLASSIC TEAM ANNOUNCED

By at February 6, 2012 | 7:27 pm | 0 Comment

  2012 JORDAN BRAND CLASSIC TEAM ANNOUNCED  Nation’s Top High School Basketball Talent Headline Star-Filled Roster For  11th Anniversary Showcase at Charlotte’s Time Warner Cable Arena april 14  February 6, 2012 – Following in the shoes of Jordan Brand Classic alumni Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin, the

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PBS COMMEMORATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

By at February 1, 2012 | 11:12 am | 0 Comment

Arlington, VA (BlackNews.com) – PBS recently announced an expansive slate of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African-Americans. The programs air as part of PBS' celebration of Black History Month, February 2012. With new programs that delve into the archives of history, this year's schedule provides an in-depth look at a variety of

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