The decline in Covid-19 testing in Charlotte’s African American community has prompted healthcare professionals to explore the myriad of reasons why a drop has occurred and to remedy the problem.  According to state health officials in North Carolina, over 2,600 people have died from the Covid-19, and nearly 161,000 people have tested positive for the […]

States around the country continue to open despite a surge of Coronavirus cases.  A cavalier attitude toward a pandemic exists that essentially shut parts of our country down for several months.  Medical experts continue to warn American that we’re not in a position to ignore the dangers of COVID-19.  Yet, many Americans have a strong […]

Often overlooked as front line heroes of the Coronavirus pandemic are Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians that are tasked with filling hundreds of prescriptions per day. Although drugs to specifically treat COVID-19 have yet to be created and manufactured, pharmacy professionals around the country are interacting with thousands of customers each day. Their role is particularly […]

One of the most significant impacts of the Covid-19 crisis is the near shuttering of our nation’s economy.  With unemployment at 13.3% and upward of 21 million Americans still out of work, families across the country are in need of assistance.  North Carolina and the City of Charlotte issued orders for utility companies to suspend […]

Civil unrest. A global pandemic. And a clarion call for justice in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd are among a few issues our nation is grappling with. “COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talks with Kenneth D. Snow, Esq. Managing Partner of the Snow Legal Group,PLLC about what to expect during the […]

Atrium Health Mobile Testing Center Locations This Week Monday, May 11, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Silver Mount Baptist Church Parking Lot, 501 W. Arrowood Road, Charlotte, NC  28217 Project 658 Parking Lot, 3646 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC  28205 Tuesday, May 12, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Stratford Richardson YMCA Parking […]

Kirk Franklin looks to brighter days as he sings “I Smile” with Melvin Crispell III, Kelly Price, Jonathan McReynolds, Tyrese, Le’Andria Johnson and many more for  BET’s Saving Ourselves television special.

People should wear nonsurgical cloth face coverings when they go out in public during the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its recommendation on April 3. How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering Cloth face coverings should— fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face […]

With many having lost jobs or worried about losing one soon,  financial strategy is more important than ever.  Financial expert Dave Ramsey says that hope is greater than fear and is doing his part to help you make sound decisions.   For 14 days,  Dave is offering his signature class, Financial Peace for free, saying “You […]

The GMA Foundation has launched an online fundraising campaign to create the COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Fund, which will assist those in the Christian/Gospel music community, onstage and behind the scenes. The purpose of the fund is to offer relief to those whose health and basic necessities have been dramatically affected by COVID-19. #LOVEGOESVIRAL will feature […]

  As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mecklenburg County, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office has announced a Stay-at-Home order for County residents. The order will go into effect on Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 a.m. and will remain in effect for the next 21 days. The order was announced Tuesday afternoon by […]

Cavanaugh Bell, 7, spent $600 of his own money, saved up from two birthdays and three Christmases, to make coronavirus care packages for seniors, feed 90 students  and help the local businesses impacted by being closures ordered by the state. A first-grader in Gaithersburg, Md.,  Bell is working to overcome fear with acts of love. Read the full […]