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SAFE Charlotte grantee voices concern over Alternatives to Violence program

A SAFE Charlotte grantee has voiced concern over the Alternatives to Violence contract that was approved in the September 12th city council business meeting. Fran Hall is executive director of the Beatties Ford Road Vocational Trade Center. She addressed the council in an email at 6 p.m. Monday evening. In April, 17 local non-profits received […]

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Durham’s Neoliberal Turn: Gentrification in The Bull City

Durham, North Carolina has changed dramatically within the last 10 years. An astonishing 20 people move to the city every day. (De Marco & Hunt, 2018) It’s now seen as a cool scene for hip young urbanites who like craft beer, gourmet cupcakes and bike shares. The downtown area has performing arts theatres, tapas restaurants […]