Posts by Kayla Gibson

Kayla Gibson

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Bipartisan Group Calls For Rental Aid To Avert January Eviction Crisis

December 22, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WFAE

By David Boraks December 16, 2020 A bipartisan group of housing experts and policymakers says extending state or federal eviction moratoriums won’t be enough to avert a national crisis in the new year. On Tuesday, the group called for state and federal financial aid. Researchers estimate at least 7 million…

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative Brings Artist and Journalists Together to Tell the Stories of COVID-19

December 22, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, QNotes

By qnotes Staff December 11, 2020 In October, the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative (CJC) and BOOM Charlotte launched a graphic novel telling the stories of people in the Charlotte region who have been impacted by the coronavirus. In addition to qnotes, the CJC is a partnership with The Charlotte Observer, La…

Hispanic Contractors Association Carolinas

Realizan entrega de mascarillas en Raleigh para trabajadores de construcción

December 22, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, La Noticia

By Aidé Oropeza September 18, 2020 La Asociación de Contratistas Hispanos de las Carolinas realizó una jornada en Raleigh el 16 de septiembre para entregar a los trabajadores de la construcción equipo protector contra COVID-19 y material informativo de prevención. La Noticia realizó una entrevista con Lissette Vélez, directora ejecutiva…

Time Out Youth Continues to Serve Those in Need During COVID-19

December 22, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, QNotes

By Chris Rudisill December 11, 2020 The impacts of COVID-19 on a community can be complex. People across our region have experienced its myriad effects on life the past several months, from unemployment to housing instability, but for LGBTQ youth those factors are often multiplied. “People of color and lesbian,…

Some NC rent relief recipients have no ‘HOPE’ of using money

December 22, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WCNC-TV

By Nate Morabito December 10, 2020 A North Carolina program is helping 3,000 families pay their rent and utilities, but some landlords are failing to accept the government help. North Carolina reports its Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has paid out more than $9.16 million in rental…

National Grandparents Day: ¿Cómo festejar a los abuelos sin ponerlos en riesgo por la pandemia?

December 22, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, La Noticia

By Jeralí Giménez September 13, 2020 A pesar de la pandemia no es una buena idea saltarse la tradición del National Grandparents Day para festejar a los abuelos. Y es que si bien son los más vulnerables a padecer y estar graves por el COVID-19, también pueden estar pasando por…

A diferencia de otras universidades, hay casos mínimos de COVID-19 en Duke

December 22, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, La Noticia

By Julian Berger September 1, 2020 La Universidad de N.C. State y la Universidad de Carolina del Norte en Chapel Hill enfrentan desafíos con el nuevo coronavirus en sus campus. A diferencia de la Universidad de Duke que hasta ahora está teniendo un resultado mejor con menos casos de COVID-19.…

Nuevo programa de apoyo para personas en aislamiento o cuarentena debido a COVID-19

December 22, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, La Noticia

By Marlen Cardenas August 26, 2020 El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (NCDHSS) de Carolina del Norte ofrece un programa de servicios de apoyo para personas en aislamiento o cuarentena; debido al COVID-19. Este programa de servicios de apoyo es un nuevo esfuerzo para proporcionar las ayudas necesarias para…

Group Brings Fun, Connection to a Locked-Down World During COVID-19

December 22, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, QNotes

By Chris Rudisill November 27, 2020 For Zach Smith, gaming has been a safe space for much of his life. “Some of my first memories are of playing video games,” he says. Smith, who is the executive director of the Charlotte Gaymers Network, remembers playing on a Sega Genesis with…

Charlotte artists, journalists team up to tell real-world stories through comic books

November 19, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WCNC-TV

By Savannah Levins November 17, 2020 While this particular story won’t have a caped superhero fly in to save the day, it does show real truth, and fear, and hope and heroes nonetheless. For decades, comic books have immersed readers in new worlds — in stories that make readers root…