While social media typically presents the perfect picture of conception, pregnancy and motherhood, it simply isn’t the reality for many, or dare I say most, women. The real stories are often never heard, because sharing the hard truths and trying times carries the risk of vulnerability and, sadly, even judgement from others — yet these […]

W.hen Chris Singleton speaks about his mother, there’s a sense of elation in his voice. Sharonda Coleman Singleton held her three children to a high standard. “No C’s were allowed,” Chris reminisced. “She expected greatness.” She was a single mother, a speech language pathologist and a youth pastor. Chris said she worked various other freelance […]

The International African American Museum, located in Charleston, is scheduled to open in 2022. It will tell stories about journeys that began centuries ago in Africa and yet still continue. Millions of Africans, captured and forced across ocean waters, arrived at Gadsden’s Wharf in Charleston and other Atlantic ports. Despite the grueling labor, their resistance […]

W.hen Janice Hudgins was growing up, there was a weekly egg roll assembly line in their kitchen. “I rolled them with my mom, and dad fried them,” she recalled. “My little brother Ryan, who is now my head chef, was too small to do much more than peel off the wrappers. Then my older brother […]

K.erianne Krause just might be traveling through life at warp speed. Although she has not yet celebrated her 30th birthday, she has already earned a ..bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and is currently working on her doctorate in the same specialty. She is also a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst. […]

BY JEANNE TAYLOR Slowly it builds until that faint warming sensation becomes a sizzle, often at a most inopportune time – a meeting, a special event – and you are awash with an unwelcome red glow. Then, as quickly as it came over you, you find yourself freezing in front of the pocket fan you […]

By Katherine Waters Recruiting for college sports can be a tricky business. Coaches are looking for solid talent, of course, but they also need athletes that will mesh with the rest of the team, fill in gaps left by graduating players and perform well in the classroom. The leaders of College of Charleston’s women’s basketball […]

Valentine’s Day brings out a variety of emotions. Many people love the romance, chocolates and flowers, while others dread it no matter their relationship status. Whether you love Valentine’s Day or hate it, you can make the holiday more fun by planning a Galentine’s Day celebration this year. Galentine’s Day, a holiday coined by the […]

Valentine’s Day is synonymous with sweets. From heart-shaped boxes full of chocolates for your love to tiny hearts with sweet sayings for classmates, the holiday isn’t complete without savoring a yummy treat or two. This year, instead of heading to the grocery store to purchase a generic box of chocolates filled with mystery flavors – […]

Maybe you don’t feel comfortable going out to a restaurant yet. Maybe you don’t want to splurge on a night out. Or maybe Valentine’s Day just isn’t your thing. Regardless of your reason for staying in, a Valentine’s Day celebration at home can be just as romantic, fun and delicious as a big night out. […]