Construction Begins on Child Development Center By Ashley Fahey Mar 17, 2017, 12:51pm EDT CBJ website Construction has begun on a new child-development facility at The Renaissance public-housing community. The Howard R. Levine Child Development Center, expected to be complete in October, will serve 152 children, from infants to five-year-olds. The project is […]
CONTINUE READING →During Black History Month, The Post is highlighting African Americans who are making contributions in Charlotte. BLACK CHARLOTTE GAME CHANGERS Thursday, February 2, 2017 Section B. William “Mack” McDonald Jr. CEO of Renaissance West Community Initiative. McDonald, who Succeeded Laura Clark Jan 1, was the RWCI’s Chief Operating Officer before taking over […]
CONTINUE READING →In a place once torn by violence, an artist found a surprising way to help people remember – and move forward. November 10, 2016 BY PAM KELLEY AND PAGE LEGGETT Back in May, when artist Monique Luck led workshops at the new Renaissance community near the Charlotte airport, residents kept asking – a little […]
CONTINUE READING →Renaissance West Community Initiative Names New CEO William “Mack” McDonald, Jr., will replace Laura Clark and lead RWCI into its next phase CHARLOTTE, Oct. 7, 2016 – Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) has named William “Mack” McDonald, Jr., as its new CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Mack will succeed Laura Clark, who has […]
CONTINUE READING →Free water safety classes for local kids CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It happens somewhere in the Carolinas every summer. A young person drowns after falling into water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African American children are five times more likely to drown in a swimming pool […]
CONTINUE READING →Hornets pledge $500,000 in literacy projects CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO Russ Owens, WCNC 9:02 PM. EDT June 20, 2016 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Hornets hold their annual day of service each and every year, and this year was no different. Owner Michael Jordan and company continue their commitment to Buzz City by pledging $500,000 in […]
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