Johnson C. Smith University News

Four of the five female college graduates, from left, Fridonna Shepard-Steele, Demetria Black, Amy Doughton and Cherish Norman.

There are big plans for Johnson C. Smith University during the Democratic National Convention.

Johanna takes visual and performing arts classes at Johnson C. Smith University and aspires to own her own small business – like her father and brother.

While some communities have turned to their faith, others have turned to construction in an effort to clean up their neighborhood.

Graham most recently served as assistant to the San Bernardino city manager in California.

Project LIFT, the philanthropic group partnering with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to improve nine westside schools, will unveil plans today to provide summer programs for kids, technology for families and new teachers and principals for schools.

Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers told Johnson C. Smith University graduates that the way they face their challenges will determine their life's course.