With a caption like, “Sometimes our role models can be so much younger than us,” I just had to watch the video. The two kids…

By Dr. Dip After my first few years of dancing Salsa, some of my friends said Latin culture had stolen me away from the black community. In the barbershop, they have placed bets on whether or not I marry a Latina. They said I used to hang out with guys named Jamel and Omar, but […]

By Dr. Dip Most men love watching live sporting events, whether it’s basketball, baseball, football, or boxing. I am one of those guys who love boxing. I grew up watching Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Riddick Bowe, Tito Trinidad, and Oscar De La Hoya. Watching Super Fights were like religious holidays in my […]

By Dr. Dip, Charlotte’s Salsa Ambassador During business hours, I’m known as a tax accountant and small business advisor. After hours, I’m known as Dr. Dip. Over the past two years, I’ve become known for my patented Salsa move. My name refers to the Dip, which is a challenging dance move that requires your partner’s […]

By Dr. Dip After about a year of dancing salsa, I learned one of my biggest life lessons. The rules of salsa dancing apply to relationships. Prior to dancing salsa, I thought I had some idea about what women want and how to be a good partner in a relationship. Well, I had it all […]

Ask most Charlotteans what’s going on in our city and they don’t have a clue. The Charlotteans who are in the know about Queen City events complain that our activities are too expensive. About two years ago, I might have agreed with most folks about Charlotte’s nightlife. But my thoughts quickly changed after I decided […]