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When Charlotte recorded its highest number of homicides 122 in 1993 the local chapter of 100 Black Men of America launched a billboard campaign to address the violence. Nearly 30 years later, after another record-setting year of homicides, the organization is bringing back the same campaign.
On Monday, 100 Black Men of Greater Charlottere-launched its Stop the Violence effort to help reduce the rise in homicides in the city. The organization primarily mentors young Black men, but spokesman Johnathan Hill said the group decided it wanted to address how many of the victims fall into that demographic after last year’s deadly spike.
The campaign consists of 34 “provocative” billboards across the Charlotte region as well as a series of community panels, according to 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte’s website. The group also hopes to partner with the city to connect people to violence prevention resources and also hold community listening sessions.
The discussion included ways to address the city’s growing violence through mentorship, partnership and community funding Author: Briana Harper (WCNC) Updated: 12:35 AM EDT April 2, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. In less than a week, the city of Charlotte saw four homicides and multiple shootings reported nearly every day. The 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte say this is the type of gun violence they want to put an end to with the help of the community.
Thursday night the organization hosted the first of three community panel discussions to seek solutions to the gun violence. The shared goal was to get everyone involved and address the violence as a public health issue.
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Cameron Chambers selected to represent the clubs across NC Author: Rachel Lundberg Updated: 6:03 PM EST March 12, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte and the North Carolina chapter have chosen this year’s youth of the year, Cameron Chambers.
Chambers is a high school senior with a passion for computer engineering. He s a strong leader and mentor to fellow kids at the club.
Marty Clary, the executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Charlotte, said Chambers was selected as winner after a team of judges sorted through many applications and conducted interviews. The winner went to a student who excels academically and is very involved with the club and their local community.