U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. President/CEO Ron Busby discusses what’s needed to support black-owned businesses as the COVID delta variant raises concerns anew. Panelists Mary C. Curtis, Leonardo Williams, and Dr. DeLon Canterbury explore the potential economic repercussions of the COVID delta variant’s spread and effect of messaging on vaccination rate and hesitancy.
Mary C. Curtis: Businesses Struggling with Staff Shortages
CHARLOTTE, NC — As the economy opens back up businesses in our area and across the country are struggling to find help.
WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about what’s leading to the shortage and if it will get better.
May122021
If corporations are people, they just might have an opinion
That Pepsi bottle on the counter looks so out of place. My husband has always been a Diet Coke man. It’s a matter of principle, he tells me, even as he admits he prefers “The Real Thing.” Coca-Cola’s statement disapproving of Georgia’s new voting restrictions was too little, too late, and that’s that, he says. All of that puts the Atlanta-based soft drink giant in a bind, since even its belated critical stand was too much for backers of the bill, who are also banishing Coke from their own fridges, they say.
What’s a company to do?
I can’t feel too sorry for Coca-Cola, Delta and the rest, though, since they’ve been playing the political game forever while pretending to be above it all. And I have to stifle a laugh at the Republican politicians who are admonishing corporations and sports leagues now that the bills the GOP instigated aren’t getting a pass. These are the same pols who eagerly accepted campaign donations and good PR in days past.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is astute enough to recognize why his furrowed brow and outraged words are landing with a thud. It’s why his story is constantly changing. He told companies to stay out of politics, was called on it, then said he meant to only offer advice that business leaders read the fine print before opening their mouths and closing their pocketbooks.
Apr152021
Mary C. Curtis: Calls to Boycott Georgia Over New Voting Law
CHARLOTTE, NC — Growing calls from sports and businesses to boycott Georgia over the state’s new voting law.
Justice groups are urging sports organizations, like the PGA tour and major league baseball, to reconsider holding upcoming major events in the state.
Delta airlines and Coca-Cola, two of Atlanta’s biggest brands, are also facing boycott threats.
WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses will the effort work.
You can catch Mary C. Curtis on Sunday nights at 6:30 PM on WCCB Charlotte’s CW discussing the biggest issues in local and national politics and also giving us a look at what’s ahead for the week.
You can also check out Mary’s podcast ‘Equal Time.’
Mar312021
POLITICAL WRAP: President Trump Ramps Down Coronavirus Briefings; Plans for Next Stimulus
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – “Not worth the time and effort.”
President Trump ramps down his daily briefings, after controversial remarks about using disinfectants to fight coronavirus.
Is the President now pivoting to his re-election strategy?
And will his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, be able to get his message out with so much attention on the virus?
Our political contributor, Mary C. Curtis, has more on that and details on another possible stimulus bill, in the video above.
Apr262020
Mary C. Curtis: Reopening NC & Relief Bill for Small Businesses
CHARLOTTE, NC — More COVID-19 relief is coming from a $480 billion dollar package for small businesses.
There’s also money for hospitals and testing.
The bill moves from the senate to the house where it is expected to be voted on Thursday.
South Carolina made the move to lift restrictions for some businesses.
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more on what the move means.
Apr222020
The financial cost of sexual harassment and assault in the U.S.
CGTN’s Rachelle Akuffo spoke to Mary C. Curtis, award-winning columnist at Roll Call and NBCBL, on the financial impact of sexual harassment and assault at workplace.
Nov222017
