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IBM says six historically Black universities in five Southern states will be getting cybersecurity centers aimed at training underrepresented communities. Those universities include North Carolina A&T and South Carolina State.

Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Mark Meadows, depicted a West Wing where some were very concerned about violence erupting at the Capitol and others, like Meadows and the former president, were not.

Many states have no minimum age, but there's a push to raise it to a common international standard of 14. Experts say diversion programs should be provided without the criminalization of children.

Despite prosecutors listing six of his alleged co-conspirators, Donald Trump will be standing alone in Washington, D.C.'s federal courthouse in his first court appearance since being indicted Tuesday.

Brighter Day Community Choir of Charlotte is presenting a free concert on Sunday, November 6th, 2022, at 4 p.m., at University City United Methodist Church, 3835 W WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

“Thankful. Grateful. Blessed.” will featuring song selections specifically curated to remind each of us of the importance of thankfulness, gratitude and appreciation for our blessings.

The "Voting in 2020- You've Got Questions We've Got Answers" Town Hall will take place on Wednesday, October 21st from 6 pm-7 pm via zoom. The town hall will feature a panel of experts who will provide information on the most pressing questions regarding the 2020 election including how to register to vote, who can vote, how to track your ballot, etc. Our panelists include: The Executive Director of Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, Michael Dickerson, President of the League of Women Voters of Charlotte Mecklenburg, Delores Hurt, A current political science student at Johnson C. Smith University, and we will have a special message from former First Lady, Michelle Obama.

The virtual season kick-off of Music and Museum launches Sunday, October 25 at 6 p.m. and will be performed on the Bechtler's Outdoor Sculpture Terrace. Surrounded by sculptures from Richier, Hepworth, and Bill, the Bechtler Ensemble will dedicate this special concert in appreciation and honor of former Executive Vice President, Christopher Lawing, with music from British composer Vaughan Williams and French composer Jaques Ibert. This virtual program is free of charge. Registration is required by Saturday, October 24. A link for the concert will be sent at noon on Sunday, October 25.

This month, the Ziad Jazz Quartet pays tribute to the life and music of Jazz legend Hank Mobley. The Quartet will take center stage at The Playroom to perform Mobley's compositions such as "High & Flighty", "The Morning After", "Madeline", and many others. Performing alongside Ziad Rabie on tenor saxophone will be Sean Higgins on piano, Ron Brendle on bass, and Al Sergel on drums.

Thursday, May 5, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. - Opening Reception for Anne Pell Harkness – Let There Be Music. Free to the public. Be among the first to view the new exhibition and meet the artist. Cash bar available. Anne Pell Harkness: Let There Be Music is sponsored by Hilliard Family Foundation. https://fb.me/e/50G6CN9ps

Caldwell Arts Council is hosting a retrospective art sale featuring the works of JW Etheridge and Virginia Sauer at the Caldwell Arts Council January 6, 2023 – January 27, 2023.

The sale will include original art from both artists’ estates. Pieces will be sold as is and may not include frames. Both artists primarily focus on oil and acrylic works, featuring still life, landscapes, and floral scenes.

The Caldwell Arts Council is open Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Visit caldwellarts.com for more information.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks journalist Marcy Wheeler about developments in the investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and the different types of information coming out.

Fighting for civil rights and three decades in the House have primed Mississippi's Bennie Thompson for the most high-profile moment of his career — leading this month's hearings on Jan. 6.

The new NPR podcast debuts Friday. It tells the story of Sergeant Josh Abate, who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 along with two of his fellow Marines.

It's Time Out For Sports, the Carolina Panthers lost their fifth straight game on Sunday and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was injured. Masks have to be worn at all times for indoor high school sports. And a South Carolina native wins the Masters.

Coach Mike Krzyzewski's farewell tour is headed to his record-setting 13th Final Four after Duke overwhelmed Arkansas 78-69 in the Blue Devils' most complete performance of this NCAA Tournament run.

Ibram X. Kendi has been reading a lot of books about "the human rainbow" to his daughter — so we asked him to recommend some books kids can read to gain a better understanding of race in America.

Leila Fadel talks with filmmaker Robert Greene about his latest project, "Procession." It follows six men who suffered abuse from Catholic clergy. They scripted, acted and filmed their stories.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has proposed how he'd like lawmakers to adjust the second year of a two-year state government budget that got signed into law just six months ago. The Democratic governor unveiled his ideas Wednesday at a news conference.

A House select committee opens its probe into the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Vaccination mandates take shape across the U.S. A federal opioid trial in West Virginia goes to closing arguments.

Don Gonyea talks with Mark Wolfe of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association about how inflation is affecting low income Americans.