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 exhibit sails its way into Charlotte next month, offering insight into the most famous ocean disaster. The ‘Titanic Exhibition' will commemorate parts of the voyage. -
Hundreds gathered in uptown Charlotte on Monday to view alternative concepts for adding toll lanes to I-77 south of uptown. The concepts were showcased during a three-month pause on the project by the DOT. -
A four-day festival wrapped up in Charlotte over the weekend. The Lavagem Festival honors Brazilian indigenous people and the African diaspora through music and dance. -
A new exhibit at the Charlotte Museum of History opens next week, aiming to immerse visitors in one of the country's most pivotal moments. -
As the North Carolina Department of Transportation pauses plans to expand I-77 South, a local group is inviting residents to rethink what the project could look like. -
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy met with students in Charlotte as part of an initiative to fight loneliness. He stopped by community groups, including the Do Greater Charlotte creative tech lab. -
If you drove by uptown Charlotte over the weekend, you might have spotted a crowd of people dancing in First Ward Park. That’s because the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival is underway. -
Recent data spotlights concerning trends for Black women and their babies. Health care professionals convened over the weekend in uptown Charlotte to advocate for and celebrate efforts to address the issue. -
A new reentry program is opening by Mecklenburg County to support people recovering from substance use after incarceration. -
Black health care professionals will convene in Charlotte this weekend, with a focus on caring for mothers and babies. Recent data shows a disturbing trend, with Black infants still dying at a higher rate than their counterparts.
