In Other Words

Joseph De Laine, whose father pushed Clarendon County, S.C., residents to file the lawsuit that resulted in Brown v. Board of Education and the end of separate but equal public schools, looks back on the historic 1954 Supreme Court case.

Georneé Jefferies, founder of Curvaceous Behavior, talks about the Charlotte nonprofit's Prom Project initiative, its origins and goals to help lower-income high school students prepare for the season's ultimate soiree. Host: Herb White.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg's new school chief talks about changing the district's leadership structure, engaging community and making history as the first Black woman appointed to the position.

Thelma Barber of Fort Mill, S.C., is a national advocate for the "It Takes Two" initiative to raise awareness of chronic kidney disease and testing to identify CKD.

Charis Blackmon, executive director of the West Side Community Land Trust, talks about her work and leading the 6-year-old nonprofit's growth as an advocate for affordable housing in Charlotte.

Charlotte-based Advocate Health CEO Gene Woods talks about his debut as an author, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and the future of health care.

American Airlines flight attendants Desiree and Marquise Burns work together as a globe-trotting couple balancing their relationship, work and travel.

Charlotte entrepreneur Nicole Galloway discusses the art of wedding planning, alleviating stress during the buildup to nuptials and assembling a team to pull it off.

"Chatty Hatty" Leeper, a pioneering radio deejay at Charlotte's WGIV in the 1950s and '60s, talks about making her mark during segregation, expanding opportunities for women and the best performer ever. Host: Herbert L. White.

Clarence Armbrister reflects on his five years as Johnson C. Smith University as he prepares for retirement in June 2023. Armbrister reflects on accomplishments and challenges ahead for JCSU as well as what he'd offer his successor in terms of counsel.