 The court deemed the preclearance requirement in the Voting Rights Act unconstitutional. Dr. Shantae Williams is named the new general director of Opera Carolina, becoming the first woman and person of color to lead the Charlotte, North Carolina Opera Company since its establishment in 1948. Dr. Williams, who was a member of the company's board of directors, will assume the post on July 1st. I'm Terry McCready, along with Kevin Brown on your home for 24-7 News, the Black Information Network.