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For 15 years, businesses, education institutions and federal government agencies have hired author Michael Fosberg to conduct interactive training sessions on diversity, equity and inclusion. Fosberg was in Charlotte this week. He spoke with WFAE’s Gwendolyn Glenn about his work and the revelation of a family secret that helped shape his perspective on DEI.

Mecklenburg County commissioners selected The Peebles Corporation in 2016 to redevelop Brooklyn Village in Second Ward. Nothing has been built.

The North Carolina roadside history marker commemorates the Cowee Tunnel disaster near Dillsboro, an 1882 construction accident that killed 19 Black inmate workers.

Howard Thurman, who died 40 years ago, had a major influence on the non-violence approach many Black leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., advocated during the civil rights movement. Dr. Mary Wade teaches classes on Thurman's principles. She joined "All Things Considered" host Gwendolyn Glenn to talk more about Thurman.

A missed eviction hearing results in an automatic eviction for renters. Many tenants in Mecklenburg County and the United States are evicted for this reason.

Many of us have received a medical bill that surprised us. Perhaps you thought you paid a bill off or there was an extra charge you didn't expect. Whatever the case, this is for you.

Part of Camp North End's next expansion, which includes the redevelopment of a 35,000-square-foot office building on Keswick Avenue, will feature contest-winning designs from four local Black architects.

North Carolina’s Black voter turnout in the 2020 general election ticked up 4% from 2016. The turnout for Black votes overall was 68%, according to State Board of Elections data.

A new photo series from Filipino photographer Macy Castañeda Lee offers a visually striking view of the mundane task of doing laundry and the role it plays in a rural economy.

Wildfires last January destroyed communities around Los Angeles. Homeowners say recovery has been slowed by fights with insurers to get their claims paid.

Biden says he's staying in the 2024 race. If he changes his mind, these Democrats could be potential candidates, this year or in 2028. And, Labour gets a historic victory in the U.K. elections.

Travel experts say passengers need to be prepared, and patient, amid the government shutdown. Until a deal is reached, officials say airport disruptions and delays could get even worse.

NPR photos show the Gaza Strip's biggest hospital in ruins after an Israeli raid. Israel says the siege only targeted militants. Palestinians recount a different story.

Senate Republicans are gearing up to vote on President Trump's controversial voting overhaul, the SAVE America Act. And, key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady today amid economic uncertainty. And, Sen. Mullin faces a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

President Trump provided conflicting messages about when the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran will end. And, NPR investigates how late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with scientists.

An NPR investigation found that the DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to abuse allegations against Trump. And, what you need to know ahead of the president's State of the Union address tonight.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Jake Sullivan, who served as national security advisor under President Biden, about the Trump administration's messaging about the Iran war, and how it might resolve.

Italy's Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades.

This Friday, two powerhouse musicians will perform at the newly restored Carolina Theatre in uptown Charlotte: five-time Grammy Award winner CeeLo Green and Charlotte-based saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield. They spoke with WFAE's Nick de la Canal about the collaboration.