Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, honored with Barbie doll as part of ‘Inspiring Women’ series
FORT WORTH, Texas – Juneteenth icon Mrs. Opal Lee, of Fort Worth, also known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” now has a Barbie doll. Lee’s doll was released as part of Mattel’s “Inspiring Women” series. She gained national acclaim after […]
Read MoreHow HBCUs Create and Preserve Their Own History Through Amazing Artifacts
By: Kaila Philo Smithsonian Magazine In February 1837, the African Institute was established in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, at the bequest of Quaker philanthropist Richard Humphreys. He had designated $10,000, a tenth of his estate, “to instruct the descendants of the African […]
Read MorePhiladelphia sues over removal of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Outraged critics accused President Donald Trump of “whitewashing history” on Friday after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park in response to his executive order “restoring truth and sanity […]
Read MoreNC’s Affordable Care Act navigators try to help clients find insurance despite funding cuts
NC Newsroom- Angela Baker-Hill knew she needed to sign up for health insurance again when lab results over the summer showed that her kidney disease had progressed slightly. Baker-Hill had stopped carrying insurance as she battled with other rising costs, […]
Read MoreThese 3 policy moves are likely to change health care for older people
KFF Health News – Month after month, Patricia Hunter and other members of the Nursing Home Reform Coalition logged onto video calls with congressional representatives, seeking support for a proposed federal rule setting minimum staff levels for nursing homes. Finally, […]
Read More8 Tax Questions to Consider Ahead of Tax Season
Schwab – It’s never too early to prepare for tax season. Whether you’re focused on lowering your income tax, planning charitable contributions, or simply want to avoid surprises, asking the right tax questions can help you make informed decisions. Considering […]
Read MoreState Treasurer Announces Early Availability of Tax Documentation for 397,584 Retirees
By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Retirement Systems (NCRS) has released 397,584 electronic 1099R and W2 tax documents for retirees and benefit recipients well ahead of the statutory Jan. 31 deadline. The early availability is […]
Read MoreN.C. State Board of Elections overrules local board in candidate challenge
NC NEWSLINE – The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted 3-2 Tuesday to overrule the Wilson County Board of Elections in favor of a Republican candidate seeking to run for sheriff. Bobby Knight, a senior deputy in the Nash […]
Read MoreNew Neighbors: U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command
By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Fayetteville, NC – As reported by CNN in December, the US Army officially stood up a new command on Friday to oversee the Army’s activities in the Western Hemisphere in the latest signal of […]
Read MoreState Elections Board’s Actions Prompt Debate Over Access in NC Elections
By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A series of recent decisions by the North Carolina State Board of Elections is reshaping how and where voters across the state will cast their ballots in the upcoming primary. Since December 2025, the state […]
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