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1 Year Since George Floyd s Death; 1 Million COVID Cases In NC; 1st Holiday Weekend Without Big Restrictions

Some of the week's top stories: The Charlotte area looks back on the year since George Floyd was killed by police, North Carolina marks 1 million COVID-19 cases as residents mark the first holiday weekend with no major restrictions, and a three-part special examines the impact of the pandemic on a local elementary school.

One Year After Charlotte Protests, Two Activists Are Running For City Council

Last summer, protests erupted in Charlotte after the murder of George Floyd. Now, roughly one year later, two Black Charlotte residents are turning that protest into politics by running for City Council.

Farewell salute to 2021 African American History Month - In tribute to Mississippi s Living Legends

Contributing Writer, African-American history is living history, building upon what has been established as well as establishing new blocks to build upon. Mississippi is profoundly rich in African-American history, being “ground zero” for so much of our collective experiences. As we say farewell to 2021’s African-American History Month, we here at The Mississippi Link give a special salute to seven Living Legends among us, those who have been in the trenches for decades and still pushing forward their progressive boundaries. These Mississippians are reflective of the resilience of our collective heritage. The Hon. Constance Iona Slaughter-Harvey describes it this way: 

Local Elections in North Carolina Could Be Delayed by a Year

WCCB Charlotte s CW February 23, 2021 2021 municipal elections will likely be delayed in North Carolina. Census data isn’t ready yet, meaning new districts can’t be drawn. “We won’t stop our campaign over here. We want to keep going strong,” says Charlotte City Council at-large candidate Curtis Hayes Jr. It’s been a month since Hayes announced his bid. Hayes plans to keep his campaign going, even though there may no longer be an election this year. “We will continue to fight this journey all the way until they open it up,” he says. That might not be until 2022. By law, each district must have an even number of voters.

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