There’s a niche of black people who enjoy craft beer. Can we play a role in Charlotte’s brewery boom?
Voices
Justice is no longer blind with Kavanaugh confirmation
October 1, 2018
With the impending confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, we’re witnessing the continued erosion of the justice system.
The reason I (a black man) speak up for, and alongside, black women
September 17, 2018
Serena Williams’ treatment proves that the black women I want my daughter to emulate unfairly have to be three times better than everyone else.
Brands must take a stance to survive. Nike made itself clear with Colin Kaepernick ad
September 4, 2018
A post shared by colin kaepernick (@kaepernick7) on Sep 3, 2018 at 12:20pm PDT “Believe in something. Even if it […]
Black millennials ‘stay prayed up,’ according to Pew report
August 5, 2018
When it comes to faith, black millennials are spiritually inclined and low maintenance but always questioning purpose.
An open letter to Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys
August 2, 2018
Dear Jerry Jones, Oh say can YOU see? You have fumbled an opportunity to intercept a lie and use your […]
Can the StoryMining250 project make us less divided?
July 31, 2018
Levine Museum of the New South’s oral history initiative seeks to build bridges among differences.
Qcitymetro has a new managing editor, and that’s exciting
July 31, 2018
As the website’s top editor, Katrina Louis will be responsible for, among other things, deciding what content gets published.
How Michelle Williams triggered my memories of depression
July 25, 2018
Recent news about former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams checking into a medical facility for depression triggered a memory about […]
In fighting to oppose the RNC in Charlotte, LaWana Mayfield showed why voters put her in office
July 17, 2018
As far back as December, Mayfield stood alone among her city council peers as having the prescience to understand just how divisive this issue could become for Charlotte.
Why I don’t want the Republican National Convention in Charlotte
July 9, 2018
If social and economic mobility is what we claim as our focus, bringing the RNC to Charlotte would be in direct conflict to that.
What About Us? A Letter from America’s Children
July 3, 2018
As concerned Americans line up to protest President Trump’s ill treatment of immigrant families, a writer asks, where is that same compassion for our U.S.-born children who suffer abuse, neglect and poverty?
Charlotte hosts the GOP convention? Not so fast, says Braxton Winston
July 3, 2018
The first-term city council member says he wants to hear more from the city’s residents before making up his mind.
Journalists are there – heading toward the crazy.
July 1, 2018
The people who cover news are in a fight for your lives, and theirs.
Auntie Maxine might have been wrong, but it felt so good
June 29, 2018
Why are Democrats still playing nice? America has proven that it worships a thug masculinity that bullies citizens and leads by division.
News & Buzz
Could this be the year Charlotte makes real progress to fix its affordable housing crisis?
January 17, 2019
Community Link CEO Floyd Davis, Jr. is hopeful after the recent investment into Charlotte's affordable housing crisis, but poses three...
Entertainment
Win 2 tickets to see Patti LaBelle in concert
January 10, 2019
It’s 2019, and the team at Qcitymetro has a “new attitude”! That’s why one of our lucky Morning Brew newsletter subscribers...
Health
5 last-minute gift ideas for fitness lovers
December 18, 2018
Although I love to exercise, retail therapy ranks pretty high on my fave list of things to do. Consequently, I’m...
Faith
After deadly attack on Pittsburgh synagogue, Charlotte’s faith leaders call for love, unity
October 31, 2018
Three days after a gunman killed 11 worshipers inside a Jewish center in Pittsburgh, members of Charlotte’s faith community came...
People
National Mentoring Month: Jarron Thomas, role model in corporate America and the community, thanks to mentors
January 18, 2019
Jarron Thomas has spent years in the tech and consulting industry providing solutions for Fortune 500 companies. His role as...