George Floyd Protests

Protests have erupted nationwide since the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was murdered by a white police officer in Minneapolis on May 25th. The first protest in Charlotte took place on Friday, May 29th on Beatties Ford Rd. Since then, they have centered in Uptown. Floyd’s death is another example of police brutality caught on camera and the conversation of systemic racism has been brought to the fore. Protesters are saying, “enough is enough.”

Charlotte Forms Commission To Review Confederate Monuments

North Carolina’s largest city is forming a 15-member commission to address the city’s Confederate symbols.

Slavery Advocate’s Statue Being Removed In Charleston, S.C.

The historic South Carolina city of Charleston was removing a symbol of its legacy on Wednesday, sending crews to take away a statue honoring John C. Calhoun, an early U.S. vice president whose zealous defense of slavery led the nation toward civil war.

NASCAR: Noose Found In Bubba Wallace Garage At Alabama Race

NASCAR has launched an investigation after a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver in the elite Cup Series who just two weeks ago successfully pushed the stock car series to ban the Confederate flag at its venues.

Raleigh Protesters Hang Confederate Statue From Post

Protesters in North Carolina’s capital pulled down parts of a Confederate monument Friday night and hanged one of the toppled statues from a light post.

Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims Juneteenth In North Carolina, A Day That Represents Joy And Pain - And Now National Action

North Carolina Roy Cooper proclaimed, June 19, 2020, Juneteenth in North Carolina, which is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of enslavement in the United States.

Louisville Officer Involved In Breonna Taylor Shooting To Be Fired

Louisville’s mayor said Friday that one of three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor will be fired.

43 Arrests Made Outside Of Mecklenburg County Jail

Meck. Co. Sheriff "Hates" That His Deputies Had To Arrest 43 People Thursday

Sheriff Garry McFadden says the group refused to re-locate, which sparked the conflict, not just between protesters and law enforcement but also a journalist who tells us a deputy assaulted him.

Grammy Nominated Charlotte Rapper DaBaby Hosts "Black Lives Been Mattered" Press Conference

Grammy nominated rapper and Charlotte native, DaBaby, will host a “Black Lives BEEN Mattered” press conference and conversation with elected city officials and community leaders on Friday at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture.

Cmpd Accused Of Harrassment And Intimidation

Charlotte Attorneys Accuse CMPD Of Harassment & Intimidation, Allegations Under Review

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spokesman tells WCCB News that the department is aware of accusations of harassment and intimidation made by a group of Charlotte attorneys. The accusations, the spokesman says, have been forwarded to internal affairs for investigation.

Charlotte Lawyers Working Pro Bono For Arrested Protesters Hold News Conference

Attorney's For Charlotte Protesters Say CMPD Tried To Keep Them From Their Clients

Several lawyers for Charlotte protesters held a news conference Wednesday afternoon saying the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department tried to keep them from seeing their clients after they were arrested.

Atlanta Officer Fired After Fatal Shooting Of Black Man

An Atlanta police officer was fired following the fatal shooting of a black man and another officer was placed on administrative duty, the police department announced early Sunday.

Justin Carr's Mother Opens Up About Her Son And The Civil Justice Movement Happening Across The Country

Vivian Carr wants her grandson to know his dad was fighting for justice and equality when he was murdered. She gets emotional, telling WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich how she often takes the 3-year-old to his father's grave.

Local Artists Install Black Lives Matter Street Mural In Uptown Charlotte

A group of local Charlotte artists installed a Black Lives Matter street mural in uptown Charlotte Tuesday.

Protests Spotlight Racial Scars Around The World | PHOTOS

Just like coronavirus, racism pays no attention to borders.

There's Another Push To Reallocate Money In The City Budget For Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police To Other Services

Justin Perry says the budget does not address the root causes of crime.

Local Leaders Encourage Protesters to Get Tested for COVID-19

Local leaders are encouraging people who have participated in recent protests to get tested for COVID-19. It comes as Mecklenburg County sees an increase in the percentage of tests coming back positive.

More Than 100 People Arrested During Charlotte Protests

More than 100 people have been arrested in Charlotte since the protests started.

Gov. Roy Cooper Establishes Task Force To Address Racial Inequality In The State Criminal Justice System

Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 145 today, forming the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice. The task force will recommend solutions to stop discriminatory law enforcement and criminal justice practices, and hold public safety officers accountable.

George Floyd Protests

Charlotte Forms Commission To Review Confederate Monuments

Slavery Advocate’s Statue Being Removed In Charleston, S.C.

NASCAR: Noose Found In Bubba Wallace Garage At Alabama Race

Raleigh Protesters Hang Confederate Statue From Post

Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims Juneteenth In North Carolina, A Day That Represents Joy And Pain - And Now National Action

Louisville Officer Involved In Breonna Taylor Shooting To Be Fired

Meck. Co. Sheriff "Hates" That His Deputies Had To Arrest 43 People Thursday

Grammy Nominated Charlotte Rapper DaBaby Hosts "Black Lives Been Mattered" Press Conference

Charlotte Attorneys Accuse CMPD Of Harassment & Intimidation, Allegations Under Review

Attorney's For Charlotte Protesters Say CMPD Tried To Keep Them From Their Clients

Atlanta Officer Fired After Fatal Shooting Of Black Man

Justin Carr's Mother Opens Up About Her Son And The Civil Justice Movement Happening Across The Country

Local Artists Install Black Lives Matter Street Mural In Uptown Charlotte

Protests Spotlight Racial Scars Around The World | PHOTOS

There's Another Push To Reallocate Money In The City Budget For Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police To Other Services

Local Leaders Encourage Protesters to Get Tested for COVID-19

More Than 100 People Arrested During Charlotte Protests

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