Know somebody? Help us highlight Black leadership in Charlotte.

Over the past year, the Charlotte Observer has told stories about Black elders who shaped Charlotte’s history decades ago, as well as a rising generation of young leaders who are already contributing to Black history in our city.

Whether in business, arts, food, education or health care, Black Charlotteans are blazing new trails in every industry and changing our city for the better. Next month — Black History Month — we want to pay special attention to those who are leading history in the making.

Below, tell us who we should be highlighting. Your input will help shape upcoming news stories.

And if you can’t input your suggestions, click here. (You may need to turn off your ad blocker.) You can also email dbose@charlotteobserver.com.

This story was originally published January 26, 2022 at 9:01 AM.

Devna Bose

The Charlotte Observer

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Devna Bose is a reporter for the Charlotte Observer covering underrepresented communities, racism and social justice. In June 2020, Devna covered the George Floyd protests in Charlotte and the aftermath of a mass shooting on Beatties Ford Road. She previously covered education in Newark, New Jersey, where she wrote about the disparities in the state’s largest school district. Devna is a Mississippi native, a University of Mississippi graduate and a 2020-2021 Report for America corps member.