What African American parents tell sons to keep them safe
What African American parents tell sons to keep them safe Read More »
Concern and Compassion After Missionaries in Contact With Ebola Return
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mixed emotion this morning after missionaries directly exposed to the Ebola outbreak in Liberia returned. They’re being quarantined at an RV camp on SIM USA’s campus. Mary C. Curtis says even though they’re not showing any signs of the virus, there’s still some concern.
Concern and Compassion After Missionaries in Contact With Ebola Return Read More »
Black Female Candidates Face Different Challenges—Some of Them From Black Voters
Black women are often the backbone of political campaigns—making calls, managing offices and registering voters. And we show up at the polls. In the last two presidential elections, the turnout percentage of African-American women was greater than all other demographic groups. In Virginia, for instance, Gov. Terry McAuliffe owes black women, in particular, for his
Black Female Candidates Face Different Challenges—Some of Them From Black Voters Read More »
From Ebola crisis to children at the border, does charity have limits?
“But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?” or so says the lesson in the Gospel of John in the New Testament. It is a simple message that is now being tested by several modern-day crises,
From Ebola crisis to children at the border, does charity have limits? Read More »
North Carolina voting law a topic and controversy across borders
North Carolina’s Voter ID Law is becoming a hot topic across state borders. Whether they’re for or against it, many people are weighing in. WCCB’s Political Columnist Mary C. Curtis dissects the issue.
North Carolina voting law a topic and controversy across borders Read More »
NABJ Congratulates the Winners of the 2014 Salute to Excellence Awards
BOSTON (August 3, 2014) – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) congratulates the winners of the 2014 Salute to Excellence Awards. The competition honors work from print, television, radio, online, photojournalism, and public relations. Winners were announced Saturday, Aug. 2, at an annual gala celebration during NABJ’s 39th Annual Convention and Career Fair in Boston,
NABJ Congratulates the Winners of the 2014 Salute to Excellence Awards Read More »
Same Sex Marriage Ruling In VA Affects Politics in NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A step forward for supporters of same sex marriage. North Carolina officials say they will stop defending the amendment that bans this kind of union. Lawsuits challenging the state’s gay marriage ban could be filed within the next week. Mary C. Curtis looks at how the politics in North Carolina are taking
Same Sex Marriage Ruling In VA Affects Politics in NC Read More »
Virginia same-sex marriage ruling reverberates in North Carolina
When a federal appeals court based in Richmond struck down Virginia’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage on Monday, the effect immediately moved southward. In North Carolina, also covered by the 4th Circuit, a similar ban — bolstered by a Constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2012 – is also facing challenges in court. As advocates
Virginia same-sex marriage ruling reverberates in North Carolina Read More »
HUD settles case alleging housing discrimination against domestic violence victim
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans to announce Wednesday that it has reached agreements with the owners and managers of two Berlin, N.H., properties, to settle allegations that they engaged in housing discrimination for refusing to rent to a woman who was a victim of domestic violence. Although most know that
HUD settles case alleging housing discrimination against domestic violence victim Read More »
How The Conflict In Gaza Hits Home In Charlotte
Dozens of people filled into uptown for weekend protests to end conflict in the Middle East. Local demonstrators are calling on the U.S. Government officials to take action. This is a story we’ve been monitoring along with Mary C. Curtis.
How The Conflict In Gaza Hits Home In Charlotte Read More »