Julian Berger
Race & Equity ReporterJulian Berger is WFAE’s Race & Equity Reporter, covering Charlotte’s Latino community and immigration policy. He is an award-winning journalist who received a 2025 RTDNAC Award for an economic story examining how fears of immigration enforcement affected Latino-owned businesses in Charlotte.
Before joining WFAE, Berger worked in both print and television news. At La Noticia, a Spanish-language newspaper serving North Carolina, he covered immigration, education and community issues affecting Latino families. He later worked as a production assistant at NBC News, supporting network coverage by editing video, writing scripts and assisting in the studio.
Berger is president of the Charlotte chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
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New data from Charlotte’s immigration court shows deportation orders are rising sharply this year. -
North Carolina education officials say they may put an asterisk next to this year’s high school graduation rate if it decreases due to immigration enforcement. -
A free concert this weekend aims to bring symphonic music directly into east Charlotte. -
A Cuban man who had been living in Charlotte died last week while in federal immigration custody at a detention center in Georgia. -
A sharp rise in immigration enforcement arrests across North Carolina has left many families scrambling financially and turning to online fundraisers to try to bring loved ones home. -
A workshop in Charlotte this weekend will focus on helping Latino families better understand how to pay for college and access financial aid. -
A May Day march focused on workers’ and immigrant rights is planned for Friday in east Charlotte. -
A new bill filed Tuesday in the North Carolina House would expand protections for immigrant students in public schools. -
The Latin American Coalition launched its new Family Wellness Center on Friday to support Latino families across Charlotte. -
Latinos in Charlotte will gather Saturday to celebrate Spanish Language Day and the diversity of the language across cultures.
