Mary C. Curtis, award-winning columnist, writer, speaker, and editor, talks about the killing of George Floyd, and why when white friends don’t believe what blacks go through, they’re not friends.
Archives for May 2020
Mary C. Curtis: George Floyd Protests, Americans Frustrations, and Nationwide Call to Action
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — People across the country are pushing for criminal justice reform in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of a now ex-police officer in Minneapolis.
WCCB Political Contributor, Mary C. Curtis has more on the nationwide call to action and the frustrations from fellow Americans.
May302020
Mary C. Curtis: Pres. Trump Demands Answer From Cooper on RNC
CHARLOTTE, NC — President Trump says governor Roy Cooper has about a week to decide on whether the Republican National Convention can be at full capacity in August.
Gov. Cooper says he supports having the convention in North Carolina but he has to put the health and safety of citizens first.
Here’s our political contributor Mary C. Curtis.
May272020
POLITICAL WRAP: Phase II Reopening; RNC Planning
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Phase II of reopening is underway in North Carolina. It comes as coronavirus cases are increasing, but so is testing.
We’re taking a closer look at how things are playing out.
And we’re following the latest on the Republican National Convention in Charlotte. Will it move toward virtual events?
And how will things play out among President Trump, Governor Cooper, and Mayor Lyles?
Our political contributor, Mary C. Curtis, has more in the video above.
May242020
Mary C. Curtis: President Trump Threatens to Pull WHO Funding
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — President Trump is threatening to permanently pull funding from The World Health Organization because of its early response to the coronavirus crisis. The president says the organization needs to “commit to substantive improvements in the next 30 days.” In a letter to the WHO Director-General, Trump says the organization’s mishandling of the pandemic has been costly for the world. Last month, Trump temporarily halted funding to the agency.
WCCB Political Contributor, Mary C. Curtis is breaking down President Trump’s latest criticism of WHO and the potential impacts of cutting funding.
May202020
Mary C. Curtis: Dr. Fauci, Other Experts Testify on Pandemic Response, Gov. Cooper Calls for More Testing in NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The nation’s top health experts issue a warning on the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci, was one of four top health experts who testified virtually before a Senate committee on Tuesday, where he others were pressed on whether the country is ready to reopen.
Meantime, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is calling for more testing as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise.
WCCB Political Contributor, Mary. C Curtis has the latest in the fight against coronavirus.
May132020
Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: Phase 1 Begins; NC Behind On Testing; Proposed City Budget
On the next Charlotte Talks local news roundup …
We take a look at the latest on the coronavirus outbreak and its impact in Mecklenburg County and beyond.
Today is May 8, the day Gov. Roy Cooper has declared an end to North Carolina’s stay-at-home order as we currently know it. Stay-at-home is still in effect, but with fewer restrictions. At 5 p.m., we begin Phase 1 of the governor’s plan to reopen the state. We’ll talk about what that means here in Mecklenburg County and beyond, and how local businesses are preparing to get back to work.
And while we’re making moves to open up the state again, a COVID-19 tracking project shows that North Carolina does not rank well when it comes to testing for the virus — and experts say testing is the key to stopping the spread. So what does the state say about our 45 out of 50 ranking? We’ll discuss.
Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones recommended the city budget for next year, and included no tax increases or furloughs or layoffs for city workers. The plan also includes no losses in city services. We’ll go over the details.
Although the announcement was made in recent weeks that schools in North Carolina were closed due to the coronavirus, distance learning has continued across the state — for some. How are educators and school officials reaching those students who may otherwise fall through the cracks?
Schools in North Carolina will open a week earlier next year, on August 17. That announcement was part of a COVID-19 response plan signed by the governor this week. What will that mean for educators and families here and around the state?
Host Mike Collins brings those stories and much more along with area journalists.
Guests:
Mary C. Curtis, columnist for Rollcall.com and WCCB
Jonathan Lowe, anchor/ reporter for Spectrum News
Joe Bruno, WSOC-TV Reporter
Ann Doss Helms, WFAE Education Reporter
May082020
Has a pandemic changed America or revealed its heart?
On the same day, it was two very different scenes from Michigan.
The Detroit funeral last week of 5-year-old Skylar Madison Herbert, the young victim of COVID-19, received some notice, though in days that followed, other victims rapidly filled the screen and news pages. Yet it was impossible to forget young Skylar’s beautiful face, soulful eyes and enchanting smile. Thinking that she would never again get to dress up in the Disney princess dresses and her mom’s high heels that family members said she favored, or grow up to fulfill her dream of becoming a pediatric dentist — well, how could your heart not ache?
All that joy, all that potential stopped by a virus.
May072020
