Elvis Menayese
Race & Equity ReporterElvis Menayese covers issues involving race and equity for WFAE. He previously was a member of the Queens University News Service.
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The fourth annual Charlotte Asian Film Festival will return later this month with a focus on belonging, cultural identity and mental health.
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A Charlotte program designed to help close the digital divide while providing job opportunities for formerly incarcerated people has shut down after one year of operation.
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A workshop on Monday aimed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners in west Charlotte strengthen their digital marketing skills and build connections with fellow business owners.
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About 30 Charlotte residents will travel to Montgomery, Alabama, later this month as part of a three-day pilgrimage focused on civil rights history and its impact on society today.
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Charlotte FC's new star international player has arrived in Charlotte more than three weeks after the club announced his signing, with his debut potentially occurring in the upcoming weeks.
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About two dozen people gathered Tuesday evening in Charlotte's South End for a community conversation ahead of Charlotte Pride, reflecting on the movement's history, current challenges and continued growth.
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A forum in Charlotte on Tuesday aimed to inform community members about the challenges people face after incarceration and efforts to support their reintegration into society.
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Hundreds of people gathered in uptown Charlotte this past weekend to celebrate Latin American culture through music and dance centered around a traditional Peruvian instrument: the cajón.
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Thousands of fans packed Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday as Charlotte hosted its first MLS All-Star Game, a milestone many supporters said reflects the city's growing stature as a sports destination.
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Children with intellectual disabilities got a chance to play soccer Wednesday in front of hundreds of spectators gathered in Matthews. Ahead of the MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, the Special Olympics Unified Sports MLS All-Star Game provided an inclusive platform for athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to compete together.