COVID-19 ‘s disproportionate impact on communities of color has forced the nation to confront how systemic racism has shaped both health and health care in this country. In this four-part discussion series, host Mary C. Curtis will talk to advocates and experts about how structural and institutional racism has impacted the health care system and […]
CHARLOTTE, NC — President Trump is facing pressure to allow transition talks to begin as coronavirus cases surge across the nation. This week President-Elect Joe Biden warned that Trump’s delay in transition of power could lead to more COVID-19 deaths. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis weigh in. You can also check out Mary’s podcast ‘Equal Time.’
Mary C. Curtis: Does Delaying Transition of Power Hurt COVID-19 Fight? Read More »
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dr. Anthony Fauci says “it would be better” if health officials in the Trump administration could start working with the incoming Biden-Harris team on the country’s efforts to battle COVID-19. It comes as President Trump refuses to concede and marchers converge on Washington to support him. Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more in the video above.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After an historic election, President-Elect Joe Biden is preparing his transition team, while President Donald Trump and his closest allies, refuse to concede. With the results showing a divided nation, how can the country come together? Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis gives us her take in the video above.
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On the next Charlotte Talks local news roundup … The election night that we’ve been gearing up for over the last four years arrived this week … and lingered. We’ll talk about the big local and state races as well as where local voters showed up for presidential candidates — and where possible, we’ll provide results.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The parties, taking different approaches as the U.S. reaches a daily record high number of COVID cases. Meantime, Vice President Mike Pence remains on the campaign trail, despite several of his aides testing positive. Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more on this and on Monday’s expected conformation of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
POLITICAL WRAP: Comparing COVID Responses; Supreme Court Nominee Vote on Monday Read More »
US President Trump and democratic challenger Joe Biden are back on the campaign trail, hoping to gain momentum from their last debate. The two men debated each other on a number of issues in Nashville, Tennessee – challenging each other’s views on COVID-19, immigration and racial disparities in the United States. CGTN’s White House Correspondent Nathan
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CHARLOTTE, NC — Less than 2 weeks until election day and both campaigns are making their rounds to key states including, North Carolina. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the candidates final push ahead of November 3rd.
Mary C. Curtis: Candidates Try to Close Deal in North Carolina Read More »
It’s a challenge that has been with America since its beginning: Where are Americans now, as they deal with a pandemic, economic upheaval and a racial reckoning and what are the paths to unity?
Exploring America’s Racial Divide Read More »
On the next Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: North Carolina’s coronavirus numbers are creeping back up under Phase 3, and state Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen urges residents to remain vigilant, stating that she’s no longer able to pinpoint a specific location or cause, and that “this virus is everywhere.” CMS begins its first round
