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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A new report released Monday by Mecklenburg County highlights alarming disparities in infant mortality rates.
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A new exhibit at the Mint Museum in Charlotte features art that originates from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It aims to connect African-American residents to their roots.
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For many people, there’s nothing more personal than their name, and when it's said wrong or doesn’t fit someone’s identity, they can feel deeply disturbed. A 32-foot mobile unit is travelling the country, aiming to help LGBTQ+ community members navigate a more challenging legal landscape when it comes to issues such as name and gender marker changes. The 'Caravan of Hope' recently visited Charlotte on its national tour and aims to bring ‘hope’ to residents at a challenging time.
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As part of Women’s History Month, a forum in Charlotte Tuesday aimed to bring awareness to the alarming stats tied to Black maternal health.
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About a dozen people waited to enter a 32-foot RV parked in Charlotte today that aims to support the LGBTQ+ and underserved communities in upholding their identity through official documentation.
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About 50 people gathered in uptown Charlotte Monday night to protest against the U.S. attack on Iran and its involvement in the Middle East.
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Hundreds are expected to arrive in uptown Charlotte for a three-day conference that aims to guide church members in topics ranging from daily operations to how to deal with political discourse.
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A 32-foot RV is expected to arrive in Charlotte next week to support the LGBTQ+ and underserved communities as part of a national tour.
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A short documentary will spotlight efforts in Charlotte to tackle food insecurity, including a neighborhood coalition in a mostly minority community in one of the city’s Corridors of Opportunity.
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Over two dozen laptops were distributed in Charlotte Thursday to help nonprofits that focus on helping those in need.