Local filmmakers react to the death of Academy Award-nominated director John Singleton, who died on April 29 following complications from a stroke.
Voices
Charlotte’s Black filmmakers react to John Singleton’s death
May 3, 2019
Kemba Walker made the All-NBA Third Team, should Charlotte be worried?
May 24, 2019
Will Kemba Walker stay with the Hornets after making All-NBA Third Team? The team has the cap space and money to offer him a supermax contract.
Student loan debt, imagine the possibilities without it
May 20, 2019
Billionaire investor and philanthropist Robert F. Smith cleared student loan debt for 396 Morehouse College graduates. I’m hopeful that it will create legacy builders.
Charlotte’s Black filmmakers react to John Singleton’s death
May 3, 2019
Local filmmakers react to the death of Academy Award-nominated director John Singleton, who died on April 29 following complications from a stroke.
After UNCC shooting, give families a little air
May 2, 2019
I was awakened in the middle of the night weeping for parents I do not know. After hearing about the […]
“I have never been in a situation like this,” UNC Charlotte student says after campus shooting
April 30, 2019
Qcitymetro student contributor recounts moments following UNC Charlotte campus shooting. He was on lockdown in building near scene of the shooting.
Who’s Who in Black Charlotte, a display of excellence
April 24, 2019
In a time when the Black community is bombarded with images of things being done TO us, I relish the […]
Beyonce’s ‘Homecoming’ took me back to Fried Chicken Wednesdays and being on the Yard
April 20, 2019
Beyonce dropped her “Homecoming” documentary on Netflix this week, and it left her fan base feeling inspired, motivated and reflective. […]
City North owner says new project will yield ‘broad economic benefits’
April 4, 2019
Several Black-owned businesses will be displaced, but new owner say his firm is working to make transition easier.
Libraries and Equity
April 2, 2019
Therapist and community advocate Justin Perry shares his perspective on libraries, our city, and building a stronger community.
News & Buzz
What’s Happening, CLT: Our curated list of weekend events
August 22, 2019
There's plenty to do in Charlotte, so get out this weekend and have some fun.
Entertainment
What’s Happening, CLT: Our curated list of weekend events
August 22, 2019
There's plenty to do in Charlotte, so get out this weekend and have some fun.
Health
Black Girls RUN! brings Sweat With Your Sole conference to Charlotte
August 21, 2019
The three-day conference will gather a nationwide community of runners to encourage a healthy lifestyle for women.
Faith
Photo Gallery: Village HeartBEAT Hearts of Champions Gala
June 2, 2019
More than 1,200 people attended this annual event, representing 44 local churches.
People
Celebrating Charlotte’s oldest citizen
August 15, 2019
Hester McCardell Ford was born in 1904. On Thursday, the 115-year-old was recognized as Charlotte's oldest person.