Author: The Carolinian

BLACKPRESSUSA-After public criticism put Earn Your Leisure and Atlanta at odds, Invest Fest founders and Mayor Andre Dickens say new conversations could lead to stronger collaboration and greater community investment. Just last week, the founders of Earn Your Leisure and the city of Atlanta appeared to have beef. Over the past six years, Atlanta has hosted Earn Your Leisure's flagship event, Invest Fest. The three-day conference focuses on financial literacy

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Three years ago, Dr. Cheryl A. Thaxton helped launch innovative graduate nursing programs at an academic medical university in Texas. Now, she brings more than 30 years of experience in nursing practice, education, research and academic leadership to Winston-Salem State University at a pivotal time of growth. Thaxton's appointment as dean of the School of Health Sciences and chief nursing administrator comes as WSSU expands its portfolio

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - Volunteer work can be personally fulfilling and can even benefit your professional life. Learn about the perks of dedicating your time to helping others here. Volunteer work can pay off for Black Americans by letting them experience personal fulfillment as they reach out, interact with, and help others in need. The charity work they engage in, whether it's leadership, mentorship, or organizational roles, can also help them

WUNC - It was a scene that might be familiar to others across the country, but it was new to the Triangle. On the night of July 4, in several neighborhoods throughout Raleigh, there was an influx of violence. Nine people were shot overnight in a surge that was otherwise atypical. They stemmed from two "teen takeovers." About 3,000 people that the Raleigh Police Department classified as teenagers gathered at

Each year, Brookings' Center for Community Uplift analyzes the changes in Black-owned employer businesses (businesses with at least one employee) in metro areas across the country. Tracking increases and decreases in the number of these Black employers offers a glimpse into the health of the overall economy. From the first year of data, 2017, to the latest year, 2023, the number of Black-owned employer businesses grew by 62%, finally surpassing

NC Health News - Mental health is a sensitive and often stigmatized subject in many North Carolina communities that can create challenges for people who might need help but are reluctant to seek it out. Frank Sossamon knows this firsthand from his work as a pastor of Hermon Community Church in Henderson and a grief counselor at Sossamon Funeral Home. The Oxford resident also is a former member of the

NC NEWSLINE - Sunday voting is declining in North Carolina, with counties that had some Sunday hours during early voting for the 2022 midterm elections deciding to eliminate them this year. The state Board of Elections approved early voting plans for 80 counties where local boards voted unanimously on days and hours. Of those, about a dozen had early voting hours on Sunday in the 2022 general election but dropped

NEW YORK (AP) - Ms. Lauryn Hill and her Fugees' bandmate Wyclef Jean will bring their pointed and political music to Global Citizen Festival this fall. The headliners, announced Thursday, are a fitting choice. The annual gathering in New York's Central Park rallies attendees to pressure world leaders to fund a range of antipoverty initiatives at the end of the United Nations General Assembly 's yearly high-level meetings. Joining them

[caption id="attachment_19464" align="alignnone" width="1416"] Freeman Vines with a few of his Hanging Tree Guitars. Fountain, NC. Tintype by Tim Duffy[/caption] By Dr. Will Boone North Carolina State University Freeman Vines is inspired by the raw material of his work. The wood decides what it wants to be. Vines listens to it. "My ears ain't like other folks' ears," he says. "I hear stuff other folks don't." The wood has a

THE CONVERSATION - The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there's a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits. In 2025, companies such as DoorDash, Lyft and Uber had the most workers receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits among all major employers, according to a new Government Accountability Office report. This marks a major shift from 2020,