Author: The Carolinian

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.

(RALEIGH) The North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE), through the generous support of the Siemens Foundation's groundbreaking $9.5 million total investment into the Careers Electric initiative, is launching 12 Summer Electrical Academies skilling 220 students at community colleges across North Carolina. In February, Governor Stein and the Siemens Foundation launched the program to train 25,000 North Carolinians for electrical careers within 10 years.  "North Carolina's greatest strength is its

CARY, N.C - One of North Carolina's sweetest summer traditions returned to Cary this weekend as families gathered at Phillips Farms for its annual Peach Fest celebration. Held only once each year, the festival welcomed visitors from across the Triangle to enjoy fresh Carolina peaches, homemade desserts, local vendors, and family-friendly attractions. The event transformed the farm into a celebration of agriculture, community, and summertime fun, giving guests the opportunity

The Conversation - Americans typically commemorate the nation's birthday with hot dogs and hamburgers. Instead, I think we should mark the 250th anniversary of the United States with a hearty bowl of pepper pot stew. In the 18th and 19th centuries, pepper pot stew was a popular street food. A dish of Afro-Caribbean origin, it was typically made with tripe and other cheap cuts of meat mixed with vegetables, hot

By Andrea Bradford Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks a significant milestone in American history, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The day derives its name from a combination of "June" and "nineteenth," the date in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery in the

WUNC NEWS - The city of Durham has announced Stage 2 water restrictions will go into effect starting next Monday as drought conditions worsen. It comes as two of the city's drinking water reservoir levels-Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir-have dropped. What you should know about Stage 2 Water Restrictions in Durham: No spray irrigation of landscapes with city water is allowed. No drip irrigation of landscapes. Car washing is