Record #:

24741

Author(s):

Graff, Michael

Abstract:

With the rise of black deaths at the hands of police officers, Charlotte barber Shaun Corbett developed the idea for a program called Cops & Barbers. The program began as a series of forums held in barbershops where young black men and cops talk to each other. It has since grown to include community service activities. The program gained national attention and President Obama’s office recognized it as a model for establishing relationships between cops and young black men.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 12, December 2015, p44-47, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mecklenburg County--Social life and customs; Police chiefs--Charlotte; Police--Complaints against

Record #:

24742

Author(s):

Wile, Kristen

Abstract:

As a growing city, construction is a part of life in Charlotte. Architect David Furman has designed buildings and spaces in Charlotte since the 1990s when his firm, The Boulevard Company, became a development company. At first, he designed infill sites near Uptown, but since, he has designed the 1616 Center office building, housing communities for the homeless, and the Rail Trail in South End that follows the Light Rail tracks—all proposed with the community in mind.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 12, December 2015, p48-53, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mecklenburg County--Industry; Charlotte--Buildings, structures, etc.; Architectural firms--Charlotte

Record #:

24743

Author(s):

Crossman, Matt

Abstract:

David Mullenix is the executive director of the Urban Ministry Center in Charlotte and has been for 21 years. He discusses the project he manages called Housing First Charlotte-Mecklenburg, which aims to end chronic homelessness in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 12, December 2015, p63-65, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mecklenburg County--Economic conditions; Homeless persons--Raleigh