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A Forensic Interviewer Uses Translation Skills to Advocate for Others

June 30, 2023
By John Burton Jr. According to a 2020 U.S. Census report, 1 in 5 residents speak a different language other thanEnglish in their household, and Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and Korean rank among the highestlanguages used. Spanish has become the most common non-English language in America, with41 million native speakers and 12 million bilingual Spanish speakers, hence, the need forlanguage interpreters in this country is great.…
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MHA Creates More Access to Mental Health Care

June 30, 2023
By Brenda Porter-Rockwell Walk into the office suite on Charlotte’s Latrobe Drive and you’re greeted with large windows, comfy seating and soothing wall colors. While this could be the setup for any business, Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (MHA) wants visitors to feel like they’re being enveloped in a caring and welcoming environment to deal with mental health matters.…
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Artificial Intelligence Has Gone Too Far!

May 13, 2023
My recent purchase of a washer and dryer has completely unnerved me. Right now, I have zero confidence in the simple ability to wash my clothes and get them clean. Here’s the problem. These two inanimate objects want to decide (for me) how to wash and dry my clothes, and I don’t like it – at all.…
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Artificial Intelligence Has Gone Too Far!

April 28, 2023
My recent purchase of a washer and dryer has completely unnerved me. Right now, I have zero confidence in the simple ability to wash my clothes and get them clean. Here’s the problem. These two inanimate objects want to decide (for me) how to wash and dry my clothes, and I don’t like it – at all.…
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Assistance League of Charlotte Supports At-Risk Students and Adults

April 28, 2023
The Assistance League of Charlotte (ALC) is a nonprofit volunteer-run organization dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children and families through community-based philanthropic programs. Their programs address upward mobility by providing food through mobile pantries and weekend backpacks, new school clothing, books and scholarships.…
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University City — the City Within a City

April 28, 2023
By John Burton Jr. Coined as “The city within a city,” University City has it all. From education, eateries, innovation, recreation, and even a train, this semi-suburbia provides a cornucopia of plenty to residents, businesses, and students. — This bustling area has vastly transformed since its humble beginnings in 1904 when The Mecklenburg County Poor House operated at the interchange of what is now North Tryon Street and W.T.…
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Tommy Nichols Promotes Filmmaking and Digital Literacy in Charlotte

April 28, 2023
By Brenda Porter-Rockwell The founder of the Charlotte Black Film Festival, Tommy Nichols, is not only passionate about the films, he’s also on a mission to advance job creation in Charlotte using digital technology education and training in film production. Nichols says he’s dedicated to “creating empowering platforms for dope people to do amazing things.”…
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Notable Names • March/April 2023

March 13, 2023
By Ryan Kouame Congratulations to Peggy Harris, regional chief diversity officer of Atrium Health, for being recognized as a 2022 Atrium Health Pinnacle Award Honoree and being named on Becker’s Hospital Review List of 40 Health System Diversity and Inclusion Executives To Know.…
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I am STILL not ready to give my 11-year-old a smartphone!

March 10, 2023
By Nikelle Fesperman Kids are growing up in a world that is almost unrecognizable from what I knew. Back in my tween years, my favorite things to do were jumping rope outside, riding my bike, reading Word Up! magazine, making friendship bracelets, going to Kates Skating Rink and hanging out with my friends at Eastland Mall.…