Charlotte Journalism Collaborative

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…

Project Tells Stories From the Pandemic, In Graphic Novel Style

November 13, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WFAE

By David Boraks November 11, 2020 A group of news outlets in Charlotte is trying out a new way to present the news — in the form of a comic book or graphic novel. The Charlotte Journalism Collaborative is releasing new chapters every two weeks in a project called “Pandemic”…

¿Qué les preocupan a los padres con las clases en línea?

November 13, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, La Noticia

By Julian Berger August 14, 2020 El nuevo año académico es muy diferente del pasado, y eso significa que los padres tienen muchas preocupaciones por sus hijos que toman clases en línea para su escuela. La Noticia presenta algunas preocupaciones y algunas posibles maneras para superarlas. Muchas familias en Carolina…

Duke crea una línea directa para preocupaciones de COVID-19 que involucran estudiantes

November 13, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, La Noticia

By Marlen Cardena August 12, 2020 La Universidad de Duke ha creado una línea directa para las preocupaciones sobre el COVID-19 que involucran a los estudiantes. Los funcionarios de la universidad dijeron que están confiando en que los estudiantes sigan las pautas de salud de la comunidad durante la pandemia.…

Housing Prices Skyrocket Despite COVID-19 As Supply Remains Tight

November 13, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WFAE

By David Boraks November 6, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic may still be a drag on parts of the economy, but home sales remain hot in North Carolina and nationwide. Strong demand from buyers and a shortage of houses for sale have sent home prices through the roof. Real estate website…

There’s Still Hope: Local Organization Helps Charlotte’s Homeless Population During Pandemic

November 13, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, QNotes

By Chris Rudisill October 30, 2020 After a Charlotte, N.C. hotel shut down in May, some members of the LGBTQ community were left with limited options. The hotel has been in a legal battle with residents over the evictions since April. Deshon Medley, who identifies as gay, was one of…

Novela gráfica gratuita cuenta las historias detrás de la pandemia en Charlotte

November 13, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, The Charlotte Observer

November 13, 2020 Un grupo de medios de comunicación locales busca destacar las historias de la comunidad mediante un novedoso formato: cómic o novela gráfica en inglés y español. Charlotte Journalism Collaborative (CJC) lanzó un proyecto llamado “Pandemic” que cuenta historias locales y reales sobre cómo el COVID-19 afecta a la…

Local artists, reporters bring COVID-19 graphic novel to life

November 13, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, The Charlotte Observer

By Jonathan Limehouse November 13, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic influenced so many stories from various news outlets around Charlotte that the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative and BOOM Charlotte have partnered to create an eight-chapter graphic novel titled “The Pandemic: Stories of Covid-19.” Each chapter pairs a local journalist with a local…

‘I don’t think we’ve seen the worst.’ Housing instability exacerbates COVID-19 for thousands

November 13, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, The Charlotte Observer

By Melba Newsome November 12, 2020 In 1981, Martha Brown moved to Charlotte from rural Rutherford County to escape an abusive relationship. In the nearly 40 years since then, Brown has had more than her share of personal and health misfortunes but always managed to keep herself afloat with a…

Cómo emprender en un negocio de tutorías escolares a distancia

October 21, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, La Noticia

By Jeralí Giménez August 3, 2020 Emprender en un negocio de tutorías escolares a distancia tiene mercado. Muchos padres no pueden acompañar o guiar a sus hijos en sus etapas escolares, y requieren de ayuda extra para hacerlo. Bien sea por falta de tiempo o por conocimientos limitados, los padres,…