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THE ARTS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT

Featured Story
March 7, 2023
Offers Hope and Opportunity to Area Youth The arts teach more than just how to
glue pieces of construction paper together or how to color between the lines.
Research shows that exposure to the arts [...]


TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

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March 7, 2023
Nurtures Students’ Goals and Passions By Brenda Porter-Rockwell Photos by Chris
Miller/Trinity Episcopal School Children often dream of a myriad of occupations
before finding the passion that eventually informs their career choice. That
wasn’t the [...]
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RECOGNIZING SIGNS
OF STRESS IN CHILDREN

March 7, 2023
We have collectively faced some of the most significant challenges over the past
few years. We are still recovering in many ways. The human body is naturally
designed to defend when faced with a perceived [...]
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TWO CHARLOTTE WOMEN CHALLENGE STEREOTYPES

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By Cheryl Clemmons These two Charlotte women are defying stereotypes and forging
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WE’RE CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!



Did you know that Pride Magazine originated at the Charlotte Observer and
debuted in 1993 as “Community Pride Magazine?” Yep, it was originally owned by
the Observer, and I was a salesperson for the magazine when the first issue was
published. That was a long time ago and it’s been quite an interesting journey,
to say the least. To shorten a long story, I purchased the magazine in 2001,
launching my career as an entrepreneur as the CEO of my small business Pride
Communications, Inc./DBA Pride Magazine.

We started with two signature events, the Pride Sunset Jazz Festival and the
annual Pride Awards. The latter remains and has played an integral role in the
success of the magazine over the years, recognizing the outstanding
contributions and accomplishments of local African Americans. The Pride Awards
began as a themed-black-tie gala during Martin Luther King weekend, raising
funds for worthy causes. In recent years, the event moved to a successful
luncheon experience, but in 2023 with Truist as our title sponsor, it’s time to
C E L E B R A T E our 30-year journey with an unprecedented “Day Ball!”



Pride Awards 2023
Folks, get your gowns and tuxedos ready for an innovative experience that is
being planned to enlighten, engage and entertain you. Three Awards will be
presented this year:


1. The Pride Inspiration Award – presented to the Arts Empowerment Project
2. The Pride Innovation Award – presented to Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
3. The Pride Technology Award – presented to an outstanding high school student


What You Need to Know


Theme: Pride Awards 2023: A 30-year Journey of Inspiration and Innovation



What: A “Day Ball” Celebration (A “Day Ball” is simply a gala that begins during
the day)



Date: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023



Time: 3:30pm – Reception 4:30pm – Dinner/Program 6:30pm – Entertainment 7:30pm –
Event Ends



Location: The Westin Charlotte

Attire: Black Tie

To be a part of this historic occasion and for updates, log on to
www.prideawards.net or call 704-375-9553. Sponsorships, tickets and tables are
still available.






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Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

Don’t forget to explore employee tuition assistance programs

The pandemic has caused a shift in all areas of business, and the field of
education is no exception. Many colleges and universities had to shift their
methods of instruction delivery due to the pandemic, and many of these changes
have become permanent.

According to one report, spending on education technology in the United States
reached $27.6 billion in 2021. Digital curriculum spending in 2020 was $13.1
billion, an increase of $2.1 billion over 2019. Digital curricula were essential
due to the sudden move numerous institutions had to make to remote instruction.

These educational shifts also include shifts in the new student pool and the
programs they pursue. Many of these new learners are adults who will be making
career shifts. For those who have not been in school for at least a decade,
applying for financial aid can seem quite daunting.

In reality, the process of applying for financial aid is much simpler now than
it was in the 80s and 90s. When applying, students are also applying for local
and state grants for which they might qualify, i.e., “free money.”

In addition to scholarships and grants available to the general population, a
little research and diligence can uncover scholarships geared toward specific
populations or degree programs. For instance, Western Governors University
recently received a grant of nearly $1 million from the Reboot Representation
Tech Coalition to increase the number of Black, Latina and Native American
(BLNA) women earning bachelor’s degrees in information technology. BLNA women
represent approximately 16 percent of the total U.S. population, yet they make
up only four percent of students obtaining bachelor’s degrees in computing.



Adult workers could also be overlooking money from their employers. Don’t forget
that many employers offer benefits beyond the typical medical, dental and 401(k)
plans, including tuition reimbursement.

Tuition reimbursement/assistance can “look” very different based on the
employer. Some college-tuition-assistance options include loan forgiveness,
low-interest education loans, tuition bills direct-billed to the company, and
tuition reimbursement. Some organizations even reimburse employees for one class
each term if the employee earns a particular letter grade in the class —
typically a “B” for a graduate-level course and a “C” for an undergraduate
course.

Other employers have increased their tuition reimbursement amount to $5,250 per
year for employees. Since 2016, $5,250 is the maximum amount an employer can
provide to an employee tax-free. College tuition assistance is a wonderful way
to not only use benefits that your company offers, but also to assist in keeping
higher education affordable.

If you are considering pursuing an MBA, Western Governors University recently
announced a one-year MBA track. This option costs $9,060 per year ($4,530 for
two six-month terms) and has a projected salary increase of $16,200 upon
completion of the degree. So, if a student were to begin this program in January
and utilized their company’s maximum tuition reimbursement of $5,250 for the
year, he or she could potentially pay only $3,810 out of pocket for a regionally
and ACBSP-accredited MBA degree. This estimate doesn’t take into account the
student applying for and potentially receiving a scholarship or grant from WGU
or another source. The bottom line is that we’ve done so much to secure our bag,
we also have to be diligent to keep the bag; increase it and not leave anything
on the table. I heard someone say the other day that they wanted all their
coins, and guess what? Coins add up to dollars.

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