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CHARLOTTE — A lot has changed since December 31, 2013, when Dena Diorio was sworn in as Mecklenburg County’s manager. She made history in that moment as the first woman to run the county. For 11 years she’s been at the helm, guiding the county through growth and pandemic protocols. As she gets ready to retire, she sat down with Channel 9 to share what helped her successfully break barriers. “I showed up in a way that was respectful and that people respected how I showed up.

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CHARLOTTE — Once upon a time, Sarah Mikhail wanted to be in the fashion industry. But it was one social work class in college that changed her life, and the lives of countless others. “It actually just feels like what I’m supposed to be doing is to be using the power and privilege I have as a leader to support young people who aren’t given that opportunity to use their voices,” Mikhail told Channel 9′s Deneige Broom.

2 months ago | wsoctv.com | Deneige Broom

CHARLOTTE — Homeownership has historically been one of best wealth-building tools for American families. But many Black families still lag behind their white counterparts due to decades of redlining and discrimination in the loan process. However, there’s a bright spot among Black women. According to the 2024 State of Black Housing report, women and millennials are driving the Black ownership charge. Researchers said women make up 38 percent of Black people applying for home loans.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Deneige Broom

Homeownership has historically been one of best wealth-building tools for American families. But many Black families still lag behind their white counterparts due to decades of redlining and discrimination in the loan process. ALSO READ: Levine Museum explores Charlotte’s Black history this monthHowever, there’s a bright spot among Black women. According to the 2024 State of Black Housing report, women and millennials are driving the Black ownership charge.

Jan 20, 2025 | wsoctv.com | Deneige Broom

CHARLOTTE — Amoreé Jennings has a long list of service activities. It’s almost as long as her list of college acceptance letters. “North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central University, Livingstone, Fayetteville, Appalachian State,” Jennings told Channel 9′s Deneige Broom. Jennings is a senior at Harding University High School. And while the last four years of community service roles helped her college applications, that wasn’t the inspiration. “I love helping people.