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 forum held in Charlotte on Tuesday aimed to give community members insight into the New Generations of African American Philanthropists and their future plans to support Black communities. -
Hundreds of people gathered in Charlotte on Thursday for a ceremony unveiling a new historical marker honoring the Good Samaritan Hospital, the first public hospital in North Carolina to treat African Americans during segregation. -
Children from refugee and immigrant families took center stage at the Mint Museum in Charlotte on Wednesday night, performing traditional dances to celebrate Africa Day and the African diaspora. -
A new program in Charlotte is helping stroke survivors recover during Stroke Awareness Month. -
This year’s July Fourth celebrations mark the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. At the Charlotte Museum of History, a new exhibit is giving community members a closer look at the American Revolution. -
Residents in west Charlotte neighborhoods secured a major victory Wednesday night after the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization board voted to rescind support for the controversial I‑77 expansion project. -
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra partners with Roof Above for a concert that gives voice to homelessnessThe Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Roof Above are teaming up this weekend for a performance designed to shed light on homelessness and housing insecurity. -
Charlotte City Council voted Monday night to withdraw its support for the controversial I‑77 expansion project, a decision that some residents say is encouraging but not yet reassuring.
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A four-day convention in Charlotte aims to outline ways to support minority groups and those impacted by sexual violence. -
A new exhibit on display at the Mint Museum is inspired by the iconic Met Gala ceremony. The “Feminine Form” exhibit aims to highlight contributions from groups that are often overlooked.
