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 driver who struck and killed a former Queens University student-athlete in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood earlier this year pleaded guilty Tuesday in Mecklenburg County Superior Court.
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Charlotte City Council members voted 7-4 Monday to support the state's plans to add toll lanes to Interstate 77, a move that makes the controversial $4 billion project virtually certain to move forward. -
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts and Culture will host a free public conversation Sunday to explore a group often underrecognized in art: Black men. -
The third annual Black Girl Book Fair takes place in Charlotte this weekend, providing a platform for Black authors while also addressing community health concerns. -
The automotive industry is short of trained technicians. It's expected to have tens of thousands of open positions each year over the next decade. In Charlotte, one program equips community members with the tools and skills they need to fill the labor shortage. -
The annual Charlotte Film Festival returns this month for its 18th year, bringing more than 140 films to the Independent Picture House. The festival aims to spotlight an array of films that provide artists with a platform to showcase their craft. -
The second annual Charlotte Soul Festival will return Saturday to First Ward Park, bringing together music, art and community resources in a celebration of Black culture. -
Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Charlotte on Saturday for a candlelight vigil recognizing those who have died from drug overdoses and raising awareness about addiction recovery. -
As parts of west Charlotte continue to change, a small, nearly century-old house in the Enderly Park neighborhood serves as both a community gathering place and the backdrop for a new immersive play centered on Black joy, belonging and resilience. -
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art has made only its second artwork purchase since opening in Charlotte in 2010, acquiring a painting that honors Black history and commemorates Juneteenth.
