Charlotte
The Black Lives Matter Movement continues to make inroads in galvanizing the African American Community – especially young activists. Branches of the movement are vocal in small and large communities across the country. Ferguson, Chicago and cities like New York and Charlotte have members of the community that are adhering to the rallying cry of […]
Republican voters have chosen Edwin Peacock to represent them in the general election in November. However, Democratic voters will vote in a runoff to decide which candidate will represent them in the run to be Charlotte’s next mayor. Last night Jennifer Roberts pulled in 36 percent of the vote, 4 percent short of the 40 percent […]
‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland talks with Rhonda L. Patterson, Managing Attorney of the Patterson Law Office, PLLC in Charlotte about the persisting segregation of schools in and around Charlotte and the upcoming ‘Soul 2 Soul Candid Community Conversation’ taking place at the Neighborhood Cafe.
(Edited for corrections) Mayoral candidates have been squaring off throughout the election season, but on Thursday they will share their thoughts on strengthening the northwest corridors. Johnson C. Smith hostsMayors Matter & Corridors Count. The major democratic candidates will participate and so will Republican candidate Edwin Peacock. The debate will focus on questions generated from […]
City of Charlotte Primary September 15, 2015 One Stop Early Voting CPCC Facilities Services (opening September 3rd 8 am) 1 – Located at 1325 East 7th St. Additional Locations (opening September 8th 10 am) 2 – Beatties Ford Road Library 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 3 – Independence Regional Library 6000 Conference Dr. 4 – […]
‘COMMUNITY VOICES‘ host, Ron Holland talks with Bishop Tonyia M. Rawls, Founding Pastor of the Sacred Souls Community Church about the ongoing fight for Marriage Equality. In part II of the interview, Bishop Rawls addresses the need to provide a sacred and safe place of worship for people of all backgrounds – especially the LGBT […]
The celebration of Bishop Phillip Davis will be marked with prayer services on Tuesday, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and Wednesday, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Bishop Davis will lie in state on Friday, September 4th, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. A memorial service will follow immediately from 6:30 pm to 8:00 […]
‘COMMUNITY VOICES‘ host, Ron Holland talks with Bishop Tonyia M. Rawls, Founding Pastor of the Sacred Souls Community Church about Social Justice, Civil Rights, her affirming position on the rights of the LGTB community; and her church’s 1st year Anniversary – which features guest speaker, the Legendary Civil Rights Leader & NC NAACP President, Rev. […]
Harris Teeter has donated thousands of dollars this week, to family members of the Charleston shooting victims. The Matthews-based grocer gave checks in the amount of $31,865.80 each to both the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund and Lowcountry Ministries. Both groups provide financial support to victims’ families and their communities. Harris Teeter’s total donation of $63,731.60, was […]
Charlotte community leaders responded generally quietly in reaction to the Kerrick trial decision. Many are supportive of the court system’s outcome, though disagree with it. Others are are asking for a retrial. The New Outreach Christian Center held prayer yesterday afternoon, petitioning God for peace in our city. Pastor Brenda Stevenson, said she mainly wanted […]
‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talks with Composer, Playwright and Director, S. Kristi Douglas about the return of her stage play, ‘Daughter of the King‘ to Charlotte.
Unfortunately, today we learn in the Press Box with Olympia D and Chris Jenkins that Carolina Panther, wide receiver, Kelvin Benjamin, has torn his ACL…