NORTH CAROLINA – In a Spectrum News 1 segment, Voices for Change, we hear from North Carolinians about their lives, struggles, and hope for the future.

In this segment we hear from Joe Watkins, a business owner and Lexington City Council member who says he knows too well the struggles Black-owned businesses face.

Are you a voice for change? We want to hear from you. Tell us what you are doing to help build a better tomorrow.