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Commentary I thought I was ready for the Smithsonian’s newly opened The National Museum of African American History and Culture. Afterall, I’d seen the original “Roots,” “Twelve Years A Slave” and “Django.” I’ve immersed myself in Black history from visiting arts museum, Civil Rights Museums and reading countless books. I know my Black history. Still, […]

District Attorney Andrew Murray’s decision not to charge Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Brentley Vinson in the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott didn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but that didn’t stop people from expressing their frustration with a criminal justice system that seems to routinely sanction killing black men.   Twitter :: The Latest […]

Charlotte Mecklenburg District Attorney Andrew Murray said no charges would be filed against Officer Brentley Vinson in connection with the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. Murray said Vinson acted lawfully and feared for his life or the lives of his fellow officers when he killed Scott. Read the Full Report! Murray said Scott was holding […]

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Days after being found competent to stand trial in connection with the Mother Emanuel church massacre, Dylann Roof has been granted permission to represent himself in court, according to news reports. Roof asked a federal judge to allow him to represent himself during the trial. Judge Richard Mark Gergel strongly advised against the decision, but […]

Wildfires have ravaged more than 3,500 acres of the North Carolina mountains near Lake Lure. Units from Charlotte and Gastonia fire departments were trying to protect Chimney Rock, which has been evacuated since Friday, the Charlotte Observer reported. Fire crews are everything from bulldozers to controlled burns to stop the fire from advancing. By today, […]

Wildfires have ravaged more than 3,500 acres of the North Carolina mountains near Lake Lure. Units from Charlotte and Gastonia fire departments were trying to protect Chimney Rock, which has been evacuated since Friday, the Charlotte Observer reported. Fire crews are everything from bulldozers to controlled burns to stop the fire from advancing. By today, […]

Wildfires are raging in the North Carolina mountains, forcing evacuations in Lake Lure and threatening to send smoke to the Triangle area. Several fires are burning in western North Carolina. Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency. Wildfires have burned more 1000 acres. Drought conditions throughout the state have made it difficult for firefighters to […]