We are getting real about the important issues in our communities — from racism to housing and healthcare inequities to policing reforms — we’re not avoiding the hard conversations. We bring you stories each day that talk about the tough issues and provide a platform to amplify often marginalized voices in the Carolinas.
The Carolinas Get Real: A Conversation with Black Officers
Former police chief emphasizes the urgent need for better officer training
Artist’s mural captures legacy of Charlotte’s West End culture
Teaching social, emotional learning in the classroom through hip-hop
Simple, complex but beneficial conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion
First female Gastonia battalion chief leads diversity conference in Charlotte
Blue Cross NC wants to narrow gap of state’s racial, health disparities
Charlotte filmmaker directs racial justice film for national university course
Charlotte youth program debuts documentary ‘Behind the Ink’
The Carolinas Get Real: Priced out of Charlotte
Couple chooses to build home after exhaustive search in competitive market
‘It’s simple living’: Homeowners downsizing for solution to affordable housing crisis
‘Pretty shocking’: Man says cash offers made buying home difficult
How is the City of Charlotte addressing the affordable housing crisis?
Who’s responsible for dangerous living conditions many Charlotte renters face?
Longtime Charlotte residents face uncertain future after property values skyrocket
‘The twilight zone’: Woman says she went from new Gastonia home to homelessness
Organization looks at maximizing space to help families find affordable homes
‘Peace of mind’: First responders balance mental health with harrowing efforts after Helene
Carolina Strong: Rescue horses ease mental health challenges at Mint Hill ranch
Carolina Strong: Concord man swims for mental health awareness
Teens use 988 hotline more than any other age group, data shows
QB Bryce Young’s new foundation aims to remove stigma around mental health
Lawmakers, researchers push for school phone bans citing mental health concerns
Therapy dogs help Charlotte firefighters’ mental health
State to expand mental health training for teens
Primary, mental health care offered for students at Rock Hill elementary school
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