May 28, 2024 The Charlotte Post, "the voice of the Black community since 1906," had a succession of family owners before Gerald and Bob Johnson's father Bill bought the paper in 1974. None of the previous owners kept the paper in their families. Bill had a plan to do so – hilariously recounted by ... Continue Reading →
Bertha Maxwell Roddey has died
March 21, 2024 Dr. Bertha Maxwell-Roddey, a longtime Charlotte educator and community leader, died Wednesday at age 93. Visitation is Thursday, March 28 from 10 a.m.-noon, with memorial service following at noon at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. A PDF of the ... Continue Reading →