Maria Ramirez Uribe
ReporterMaria Ramirez Uribe is a Report for America corps member covering issues involving race, equity and immigration for WFAE and La Noticia, an independent Spanish-language news organization based in Charlotte.
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Hope, progress and the need for continued work were among the topics discussed by Black leaders in Charlotte during a virtual panel on Martin Luther King Jr. Day hosted by the Harvey Gantt Center.
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As property prices in Charlotte rise, some artists are finding it more and more difficult to locate affordable studio space to create their art. But some artists are trying to help solve this issue.
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While the COVID-19 pandemic dealt an economic blow to many, some were inspired to start businesses. According to data from the United States Census Bureau, nearly 900,000 more businesses were launched in 2020 than the year before.
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The Latin American Coalition announced the purchase of the building where its office currently stands on Central Avenue.
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OurBRIDGE for Kids, an after-school program for immigrant and refugee students, is expanding to a second site as those populations grow in Charlotte.
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North Carolina is home to more than 960,000 small businesses. This weekend, their owners are preparing for customers to shop locally during Small Business Saturday.
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Wells Fargo announced a $20 million donation to the Foundation For The Carolinas. The money will go out as grants to small and minority-owned businesses across Charlotte.
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Latinos are starting businesses at a faster rate than any other group, according to a 2020 study from Stanford University. But they have also been among the hardest hit during the pandemic. That’s why one Charlotte entrepreneur is organizing an event to support Latino businesses.
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On Nov. 1 and 2, Mexican families gather to celebrate Day of the Dead by remembering their loved ones who have died. This year, a local Mexican artist is sharing the holiday with others in Charlotte.
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper visited LeafSpring School daycare in Charlotte on Thursday to discuss newly announced child care stabilization grants.