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“Most tragic event that's happened on our campus”
That was Chief Jeff Baker of UNC Charlotte Police & Public Safety, during a press conference following the shooting on campus at approximately 5:40 p.m. yesterday. The tragedy left two people dead and four others injured, three were in critical condition.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police has charged 22-year-old Trystan Andrew Terrell with two counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder.
A candlelight vigil is planned for 6 p.m. in the Star Quad at UNCC.
Many students were on campus for the last of day of classes, including our student contributor Jonathan Limehouse. He said, "I have never been in a situation like this." Jonathan recounted moments following the campus shooting. Read his story.
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Up close with Cathay Dawkins, leader in Charlotte’s Black business ecosystem. While the Small Business Administration designates the first week in May as National Small Business Week, Charlotte is celebrating the whole month. The city is home to thousands of Black-owned businesses that we highlight throughout the year. This month, we'll remind you of some of them.
We kicked it off with Black Business Owners of Charlotte founder Cathay Dawkins. While you may know BBOC's notable events, like Black Food Truck Friday and Charlotte Black Restaurant Week, Cathay was making a name for himself as an entrepreneur long before BBOC came to fruition. Read his story.
Next Level Leadership graduates its inaugural class. During May, we also observe National Mental Health Awareness Month. Last month, we told you the story of how Next Level Leadership's first class held its Be Mindful: Saving Our Black Boys event. About 40 young men, ages 8 to 18, attended the free event where they rotated among three sessions, each tapping into a different area of mental health.
Next Level leadership graduated 19 members of its inaugural class during a ceremony over the weekend. The organization said that the Be Mindful event was so successful that class members plan to continue it as an annual event after graduation. See photos from the graduation ceremony.
John Singleton's family urges black men to get their blood pressure checked. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black men are at greatest risk of having a stroke in the U.S. and are more likely to have a stroke at a younger age. High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
The family of John Singleton, the 51-year-old Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter who died on Monday, said that he suffered from hypertension. They're raising awareness around high blood pressure in the Black community and urging people to get familiar with the symptoms. Read the story. (NBC News)
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Vice President of External Affairs, Charlotte Symphony. Apply
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Shifting Gears: Uptown Cycle Track Ride (Wed.): The first phase of the Uptown Cycle Track is a reality. Take a guided 30-minute bike tour along the track from CPCC to the Rail Trail via the 7th Street bridge, McDowell Street, and 6th Street.
“The Intruder” Advance Screening (Thurs.): Actors Meagan Good and Michael Ealy star as a young married couple who buy their dream home, but the strangely attached seller continues to infiltrate their lives.
Alvin Jacobs, Jr “Stories to Tell…Brookhill Village” (Thurs.): During this Social Justice Speaker Series, local photographer Alvin C. Jacobs explains the affects of gentrification in South End.
Need more ideas for things to do? Our events calendar has you covered.
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A word from today's sponsor: Charlotte City Center Partners.
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Charlotte SHOUT! is here! Headliners include Charlotte's own Anthony Hamilton.
It's a 13-day celebration of art, music, food and ideas in the heart of Uptown. SHOUT! continues today with Lunch Hour Jazz and performances from Camille Thurman joined by The Darrell Green Trio and jazz legend Wynton Marsalis.
With 75+ concerts, installations, performances and everything in between, everyone can discover something inspiring. Get the details.
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