Julian Berger
Race & Equity ReporterA fluent Spanish speaker, Julian Berger will focus on Latino communities in and around Charlotte, which make up the largest group of immigrants. He will also report on the thriving immigrant communities from other parts of the world — Indian Americans are the second-largest group of foreign-born Charlotteans, for example — that continue to grow in our region.
He majored in journalism and Hispanic studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, and has previously worked at NBC News, La Noticia in Charlotte and CNN.
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The North Carolina General Assembly is expected to vote on a veto override for two immigration bills this week. Gov. Josh Stein vetoed them last month. -
A new exhibit is opening next weekend at the Mint Museum Randolph, exploring santos de palo, a Puerto Rican art form. -
Dance studio Viva Collective officially opened its doors Tuesday evening. The space, located off North Tryon Street, is a collaboration between Rumbao Latin Dance Company and the NC Brazilian Arts Project. -
Since a series of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids began in Charlotte earlier this year, many undocumented immigrants have been afraid to leave their homes for basic errands, including laundry. -
A program is bringing free Latin American film screenings to neighborhoods across Charlotte, giving everyone a front-row seat to different cultures and experiences. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools principals are now required to take an immigration webinar. It clarifies what to do if ICE arrives at a school campus, and says ICE agents can enter school property. -
Charlotte will host its first Major League Soccer All-Star Game next summer at Bank of America Stadium. -
The NAACP convention hosted a forum and reception Monday evening for gay, lesbian, transgender and other queer people at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture. -
Over two dozen Argentinians gathered Sunday at the Charlotte is Home Center to honor Argentinian Independence Day. -
A new poll from Catawba College shows North Carolinians are deeply divided on President Trump’s handling of key issues, including immigration.
