Nationwide, there is a severe shortage of school psychologists. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are also impacted by this shortage, particularly when it comes to Black male psychologists. There aren't any at CMS.
Senior editor Sarah Mobley Smith and community engagement producer Dante Miller have been chosen to participate in "Upward:NC," a leadership development program for journalists of color.
The National Association of Black Journalists recognized WFAE with top honors in the Radio Top 15 Investigative category for its article "Student Loans Weigh Heavily On Black And Latino Borrowers In North Carolina."
Wells Fargo announced Monday a $200,000 contribution to support WFAE increasing its reporting on communities of color and equity. WFAE will use the investment to build its Race & Equity Team. With Wells Fargo’s contribution, WFAE has raised more than $720,000 of our $1.2 million goal to fund the team for three years.