Author: The Carolinian

EDITOR'S NOTE: This feature we will be focusing on an African-American locally who impacted our history. It would be remiss of us not to include L.M. Cheek's contribution to the Black Press in this community, and how the newspaper evolved through the years to the current Carolinian. Beginning in October 1940, The Carolinian presented the public with an eight-page, seven-column newspaper. The Carolinian is an outgrowth of the Carolina Tribune.

  Established in 1949, the Raleigh Nursery School, Inc. has been a cornerstone of child care in Raleigh. This non-profit facility, which boasts a 5-Star Quality Rating from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (NCDCDEE), is also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Founded by the United War Mothers Chapter I during World War II, the school arose from a

[caption id="attachment_9962" align="alignnone" width="1440"] (AP Photo/Steven Senne)[/caption] DALLAS (AP) - Just as sure as the turkey will taste dry, airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the United States. The people responsible for keeping security lines, boarding areas and jetliners moving - from the U.S. transportation secretary and airline chiefs on down the line - swear they are prepared for

[caption id="attachment_9958" align="alignnone" width="980"] FILE - Defendant Susan Lorincz takes notes during her trial Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Ocala, Fla. (Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner via AP, Pool)[/caption] (AP News) A white Florida woman who fatally shot a Black neighbor through her front door during an ongoing dispute over the neighbor's boisterous children was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison for her manslaughter conviction. Susan Lorincz, 60, was convicted in August of

[caption id="attachment_9881" align="aligncenter" width="640"] AP Photo/Jeff Roberson[/caption] By: Adam Seagrave & Stephanie Shonekan, The Conversation  It is not easy to teach about race in today's political and social climate. One hundred and sixty years after the United States abolished slavery, racial differences continue to spark pervasive misunderstanding, engender social separation and drive political and economic disparities. American educators are naturally intimidated and, at times, discouraged by the huge task before them. Yet race

[caption id="attachment_9954" align="alignnone" width="1440"] (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)[/caption] ATLANTA (AP) - As she checked into a recent flight to Mexico for vacation, Teja Smith chuckled at the idea of joining another Women's March on Washington. As a Black woman, she just couldn't see herself helping to replicate the largest act of resistance against then-President Donald Trump's first term in January 2017. Even in an election this year where Trump questioned his opponent's race, held rallies

The Conversation When the Supreme Court struck down race-based admissions at American colleges and universities just over a year ago, many predicted U.S. campuses would become much less diverse. But in part due to students who decide not to disclose their race or ethnicity, coupled with universities' selective use of statistics, it is not clear how much the decision has affected diversity on campus. As higher education institutions begin reporting the racial makeup

The Conversation We've all experienced this: You're in the middle of a lovely dream. Perhaps you're flying. As you're soaring through the air, you meet an eagle. The eagle looks at you, opens its beak and - BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! Your alarm goes off. Dream over, time to get up. Many people - kids and adults alike - notice that when they wake up naturally from sleep, they feel more

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA As Black Friday approaches, shoppers across the United States prepare for the holiday shopping rush against widespread retail closures. More than 2,000 stores are set to shut their doors by the end of 2024, with 13 major retail chains accounting for a total of 2,055 closures. The shakeup reflects a retail landscape grappling with changing consumer habits, financial pressures, and shifting strategies. Family Dollar tops

[caption id="attachment_9941" align="alignnone" width="1536"] NC State students tape a list of demands to Holladay Hall, the building containing the chancellor's office, on Nov. 19, 2024. (Christine Zhu/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC Newsline - One year after the closure of Poe Hall at North Carolina State University, students are demanding more action from the school's administration to address the issue of PCBs on campus, which are linked to breast cancer. PCBs, or polychlorinated