Charlotte’s $250 Million Racial Equity Initiative Stumbles Amid Controversy

“At the present moment, given its rocky start, doubts remain high about the initiative’s capacity to create meaningful change for Charlotte’s citizens.”

LocalNing SoongMarch 9, 2022Charlotte, Racial Equity, Black Lives Matter, ControverseyComment

What You Should Know About The Derek Chauvin Murder Trial

“George Floyd died after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned him on the ground with his knee, sparking protests around the world. Now, ten months later, arguments in the momentous trial that will determine Chauvin’s legal consequences are coming to a close. Chauvin faces charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third degree murder and second degree manslaughter.”

NationalBrennan MaynardApril 18, 2021George FLoyd, Derek Chauvin, Black Lives MatterComment

N.C. Republicans efforts to prevent police budget cuts elicit resentment from local governments

“Asheville was the only city in N.C. to enact budgetary changes in response to the Black Lives Matter protests, but the new bill would apply to all N.C. local governments. If the bill passes, any city or county that cuts more than 1% from their police budget will be penalized with reduced state funding.”