Description: QCity Metro is an independent online new source based in Charlotte NC Our mission is to be the leading source of news opinion and information relevant to the regions thriving African American community Our Incredible Journey Founded in 2008 Qcitymetrocom was one of the nations first digitalonly news organizations founded to serve a local Black audience Its founder veteran journalist Glenn H Burkins was concerned that Charlottes African American community was in danger of being left behind as more local news and information moved from print publications to various online mediums Our sole mission is to provide news and information relevant to this growing community Qcitymetro made a name for itself by delivering on that promise We strive to publish news views and information that is both timely and relevant Our writers are part of the community we serve and we have opened this website to the diverse voices and opinions that emanate from any healthy community Now eight years later the Qcitymetro brand has grown to include several newsletters and social media platforms including Facebook Twitter and Instagram