Local news News Briefs Stories Extending community access to technology at 3 Charlotte organizations Behailu Academy, BLKTECHCLT, and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library are extending community access to technology through a donation of 25 Apple iMac workstations from the Queens Knight School of Communication.
Local news Stories Nine Charlotte media organizations form new journalism collaborative To strengthen local journalism and encourage greater connection between reporters and Charlotte residents, Solutions Journalism Network is launching the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, a partnership of six major media companies and three local institutions focusing on issues of major importance to the region.
Local news Stories Google Fiber hosts Queens students for celebration of community service As 15 seniors in Queens’ Knight School of Communication prepared recently for capstone presentations on service projects in Mecklenburg County, they realized the experience had been transactional in a way they hadn’t expected. More than the usual give something, get something.
Local news Stories A Pineville non-profit confronts suburban poverty Pineville Neighbors Place is a testament to a little-known set of facts: suburbs are not always models of prosperity and education, and in many ways they lack digital resources just as seriously as urban and rural communities.
Local news Stories Mary Pitkin is a giver, receiver, volunteer, and digital activist Volunteering, often overlooked and ignored, benefits both the giver and receiver–and Mary Pitkin is a perfect example of why it’s such a great thing to do.
Local news Stories Journalists discuss trust, self-editing, and talking heads A panel of three Charlotte journalists discussed trust in the news media, self-editing, and talking heads in a “Coffee @ Knight” session on Oct. 10.
Local news Stories How online reaction to Charlotte’s women’s march triggered a discussion of race Jasmine Hines describes the digital divide in an especially painful way. It’s evidence of continued racism and white supremacy in Charlotte.
Local news Stories Low-cost internet is a potential lifeline for Charlotte’s neediest residents. But few know about it. A team of student journalists from Queens University found weak awareness about low-cost internet access plans across Mecklenburg County among low-income residents and some of the agencies that work with them.
Local news Stories Viewpoint Telehealth is a key issue in North Carolina digital inclusion Eric Boyette, chief information officer for the State of North Carolina, spoke at the 2018 North Carolina ConnectHomeUSA Summit. Boyette took a few minutes to discuss inclusion with DigitalCharlotte at the June 20 event.
Local news Stories Five lessons from the launch of Charlotte’s digital library Two years ago, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library launched a new digital branch for $10,000. Beyond the cost savings, the library’s digital strategy manager says the project delivered at least five key lessons.
Local news Stories On Beatties Ford Road, a grassroots trade school needs tech support A West Charlotte community leader is translating a construction labor shortage into opportunities for African American men who are unemployed, underemployed, or re-entering the community after incarceration. The challenge is that she needs more support.
Local news Stories ‘The Nest’ nurtures a smarter city, starting in the North End For Charlotte residents who want to learn more about Smart Cities, the North End Smart District is a good first stop. Rob Phocas will guide the way. On May 8, the city and at least 15 other organizations banded together […]
Local news Stories Latin American Coalition opens Charlotte’s first center for day laborers The Latin American Coalition describes three goals for the first center in Charlotte to support day laborers: advocating for fair pay and treatment for day laborers, building community, and providing educational, development, and family resources.
