This week on Flashpoint, WCNC's Ben Thompsons talks to with Mario Black of Millions Youth March of Charlotte about crime in the Queen City. Black said online platforms offer a place for teens to organize. He said a massive July 4th brawl at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown was orchestrated first on social media.
"They post something on social media, then they post a meet up," he said.
Later, Ben talks to Stephanie Hand – Democratic candidate for District 6, Charlotte City Council. Hand narrowly lost the race for the district six seat on Charlotte City Council.
"We missed the mark by 357 votes the last time," Hand said.
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