Activists push education as crucial strategy in social justice movement
SisterCare Alliance and Charlotte Uprising members explain how protest education is sustaining the movement.
By Emiene Wright | June 18, 2020
Stories by: Emiene Wright
Former West Charlotte High student plans fundraiser for vocational program that launched his career
Proceeds will benefit the West Charlotte cosmetology program and the Clinton L. Blake Endowment scholarship.
By Emiene Wright | May 17, 2020
Black, country and proud: Trailbred Riderz spur urban horse culture
Charlottean Curtis Thompson organized the group of Black horse enthusiasts to bring the cowboy culture from the country to the city.
By Emiene Wright | April 13, 2020
Pandemic couldn’t stop Charlotte couple’s wedding bells
The couple made their nine-year courtship official with a courthouse wedding as the city began shutting down due to coronavirus.
By Emiene Wright | April 7, 2020
Along Beatties Ford Road, business owners ‘trying to hang on’ in times of coronavirus
Businesses along the Beatties Ford Road corridor react to coronavirus-related restrictions.
By Emiene Wright | March 20, 2020
JCSU a ‘ghost town’ for remaining students on campus
Most students left for an extended spring break. Others have until March 30 to vacate campus.
By Emiene Wright | March 19, 2020
JCSU responds to coronavirus with campus shutdown
The historically Black university announces measures to safeguard against COVID-19.
By Emiene Wright | March 14, 2020
Booker T. mural tells story of Washington Heights
Washington Heights Neighborhood Association commissions bold new mural on Beatties Ford Road.
By Emiene Wright | March 6, 2020
Oaklawn Park pins hopes on ‘historic’ status to protect against gentrification
The West End neighborhood would join six other Charlotte communities as historic districts.
By Emiene Wright | March 6, 2020
Intergalactic Soul: The future is now
The multimedia exhibition weaves together science fiction, historical and social themes. It runs through Feb. 29.
By Emiene Wright | February 24, 2020