Author: The Carolinian

NC NEWSLINE - A proposal by the N.C. Board of Elections to ban amplified sound outside polling places is aimed at discouraging voting by Black and young voters, critics said Monday. When the state board debated the proposed rule in April, members did not mention any specific complaints about music or bullhorns outside polling places. No one spoke in favor of the rule Monday. Written comments on proposed rules will

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The question of whether African Americans served as soldiers in the Confederate military remains a controversial topic in Civil War history, dividing historians, archivists, and heritage activists, despite most institutions concluding the idea a myth at worst and a misunderstanding at best. North Carolina historian and museum curator Earl Ijames has spent years researching and speaking on what he describes as "Colored Confederates," a term

NC NEWSLINE - Visitors hoping to celebrate North Carolina's history at the Great American State Fair last week were instead met with an ugly reminder of its darkest chapter: an image of North Carolina's state flag altered to include the emblems of the Confederate battle flag. The flag, first reported by Spectrum News and seen in posts on social media, was shown on a large video screen in immediate view

WASHINGTON (AP) - One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday. "Our patriotism is medieval, outworn, obsolete," Twain wrote in 1905. "The modern patriotism, the true patriotism, the only rational patriotism, is loyalty to the Nation all

By Torrie Walker Her Campus, Howard University RALEIGH, NC - The Raleigh Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Ruth and Evelyn Hope Trust, a recognition of the chapter's ongoing commitment to youth development, leadership training and community service. The Ruth and Evelyn Hope Trust recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in community service, particularly programs that support and empower young people.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic "Ex-Factor" after accepting the Living Legend Icon Award before closing the show with "Everything Is Everything." Introduced by Ice Cube, the eight-time Grammy winner was honored with performances at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater from SZA, Doechii, Lizzo, Queen Latifah, Common, her

By Torrie Walker Her Campus, Howard University The building is gone. The guests who once filled its rooms are long gone. Even the name of the woman who built one of Raleigh's most important Black-owned hotels has largely faded from public memory. But nearly a century ago, Hattie Wooten Lewis opened the doors of the Lewis Hotel, creating a refuge for Black travelers navigating the hardships of segregation and leaving

By Torrie Walker Her Campus, Howard University RALEIGH, N.C. - For many residents, finding affordable housing, healthcare or mental health support can feel overwhelming. At CASA NC's Annual Community Wellness Day on June 12, community organizations came together to make those resources easier to access. Held at CASA NC's Sun Hill location in Raleigh, the event connected residents with housing information, health screenings, behavioral health services and community resources all

THE GUARDIAN - The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina, announced on Wednesday that, beginning in July and lasting through 31 December, all of its staff will be furloughed. The 20-daylong furlough will be staggered over the months and impact all levels of staff, including the museum's leadership. The museum will remain fully operational, museum officials said. The decision comes as the museum faces "financial pressure", the

(AP)-Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food. It doesn't have to be that way, said Aaron Owens Mayhew, a dietitian and long-haul trekker in Orcutt, California.