Jalon Hill

Charlotte

Senior Reporter at Q City Metro

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Your guide to this week’s BCIC tournament and events

1 month ago | qcitymetro.com | Jalon Hill

This week’s Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC) will bring historically Black college basketball back to Charlotte. The four-day tournament, held at Bojangles Coliseum, March 20-23, will feature 16 teams —eight men’s and eight women’s — from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
Black Sport Business Academy connects HBCU students to sports industry

Nov 29, 2024 | qcitymetro.com | Jalon Hill

With college graduation looming, Devante Pittman was unsure of his future. He had tried his hand at sales, but it wasn’t the career fit he wanted. Then he heard about the Black Sport Business Academy, a national program designed to expose students and graduates of historically black colleges and universities to the sports and entertainment industry.
JCSU alum uses clothing brand to promote his alma mater

Sep 7, 2024 | qcitymetro.com | Jalon Hill

For Alexis Bibbs, his clothing company is more than a way to showcase his creativity; it is an opportunity to showcase the love he has for his alma mater, Johnson C. Smith University. Bibbs created the apparel brand Smiff Merch – derived from the HBCU’s name – in 2015. The brand consists of t-shirts, hoodies, jerseys and other paraphernalia centered around the culture of JCSU. His clothing ranges from streetwear to prep school styles, a range that Bibb says appeals to new students and alumni alike.
Black faith group to launch new program aimed at supporting CMS students

Aug 7, 2024 | qcitymetro.com | Jalon Hill

A group of Black churches has come together to address low academic performance by creating educational resource hubs for Charlotte’s students. The African-American Faith Alliance (AAFA) will launch a new year-round initiative that offers tutoring, mentorship and afterschool enrichment, among other resources, to students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Summer basketball league brings stars and rising talent to the Queen City

Aug 1, 2024 | qcitymetro.com | Jalon Hill

As a kid in the early 2000s, Al’lonzo Coleman said he didn’t have to go far to see some of his favorite basketball players. At Charlotte’s Grady Cole Center, he witnessed basketball stars like Muggsy Bogues, Alonzo Mourning and Larry Johnson, among others, who participated in the Charlotte Pro-Am, an annual summer basketball tournament featuring collegiate and professional stars with Charlotte ties.
Carolina Panthers welcomes first Black gameday DJ

Jul 29, 2024 | qcitymetro.com | Jalon Hill

Nathaniel Perkins, known by his stage name DJ Carolina X, never expected deejaying to take him out of his hometown of Columbia, S.C.Ten years ago, it was just a “side hustle” he practiced at parties and events to make extra money. His side gig has led him to perform in venues across the world with artists like 21 Savage and Gucci Mane. Now, he will bring his sound and energy to Bank of America Stadium for the 2024 regular season as the Carolina Panthers’ new game-day DJ.
Youth crime is still a major concern for CMPD, according to mid-year crime report

Jul 22, 2024 | qcitymetro.com | Jalon Hill

As youth crime rises, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has continued to look for ways to decrease it, including the hope for a new detention center facility. According to the department’s mid-year crime report, more than 1,600 juvenile arrests have been made so far this year. Most notable arrests include violent crimes (220) and crimes related to property from January 1 through June 30.
In The Know: Understanding Charlotte's fitness and recreation scenes

Jul 2, 2024 | qcitymetro.com | Jalon Hill

Charlotte boasts a growing fitness scene, offering a range of options from state-of-the-art gyms to community recreation centers and active run clubs. With so many options, it can be hectic to choose the best place to kickstart your fitness journey. Whether you prefer lifting weights, practicing yoga, running with a group or exploring the great outdoors, you’ll find plenty of options to stay active and healthy in the Queen City.
In the Know: Five Charlotte food halls and hot spots to try

Jun 24, 2024 | qcitymetro.com | Jalon Hill

Hello. I hope you found value in the article you just read. For nearly 16 years, QCity Metro has been devoted to covering topics that impact Black communities in Charlotte. Especially dear to my heart is the work we do training young Black journalists and media professionals. Before you go, please consider making a donation in support of our journalism. No amount is too small, and every donation matters. Thank you in advance!Glenn H. BurkinsPublisher, QCity Metro
Black-owned restaurant, Rolled AF, opens second location

May 7, 2024 | qcitymetro.com | Jalon Hill

A popular Black-owned, Mexican-style restaurant is expanding to South Carolina. Rolled AF, a carryout restaurant known for its rolled tacos, is set to open its second location at The Power House Food Hall, 378 Technology Way in Rock Hill, S.C., on May 8. “We did not think it would be this soon,” Outlaw told QCity Metro.