Charlotte Magazine - February 2016

In this issue

This month’s conversation issue explores some of the biggest challenges our growing city faces. Most prominently, we thoroughly explore the now-famous study that showed Charlotte ranking last among major American cities in terms of mobility. You’ll meet Kisha Dawkins, a single mother trying to raise three children on meager salaries. You’ll meet people who are trying to come up with solutions. And you’ll meet the Myers Park High School football team, a squad that’s split almost evenly among racial and socioeconomic lines. These are powerful stories that will leave you wanting to make change in our city.

Also this month, we welcome back Tommy Tomlinson, who shares a touching essay about his dog, Fred. And we explore the town of Salisbury, one of the many great places within a short drive of Charlotte. And, just for fun, we bring you five old, local commercials that will have you laughing like crazy.