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
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.
What Charlotte can learn from Nipsey Hussle
April 2, 2019
Sunday’s fatal shooting of rapper Nipsey Hussle in front of his Los Angeles clothing store, in broad daylight, shocked fans and […]
The Blacker the circle
March 29, 2019
Giving circles are challenging convention, shifting narratives in philanthropy
News & Buzz
CMS suspends Superintendent Clayton Wilcox
July 15, 2019
The school district announced Monday that Superintendent Clayton Wilcox is suspended with pay. Chief Engagement Officer/Ombudsman Earnest Winston will serve...
Entertainment
“View the Right Thing” film series tackles racial and social themes through Black cinema
July 13, 2019
The film and discussion series commemorates the 30th anniversary of "Do the Right Thing" and other movies that sparked social...
Health
‘Real men’ do care for their health; witness these two
June 28, 2019
On average, men in the U.S. die about five years earlier than women of the same age. Worldwide, that disparity...
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
Rook and King is the fashion accessory your lapel has been missing
July 3, 2019
Jeremiah Allen, a Johnson C. Smith University graduate, is the founder of Rook and King custom lapel pins.