Author: Judaea Ingram

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian WAKE FOREST, N.C. - More than a century after Abraham Galloway fought for freedom, citizenship and equality, his story returned to the stage through a powerful one-man performance highlighting the life and legacy of one of North Carolina's most influential figures. On Friday, June 19, the Alston-Massenburg Center hosted "Fire of Freedom," a theatrical performance that explored the life of Galloway, an enslaved

By  Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian RALEIGH, N.C - Line dances broke out across the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, children competed in dance-offs and the aroma of food from Black-owned food trucks filled the air as hundreds gathered Saturday for NC Throw Down's Juneteenth Grand Cookout. The event, held from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., brought together community members from across the Triangle to celebrate Juneteenth through food, music,

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian GREENSBORO, N.C. - More than a century after North Carolina earned the title "First in Flight," state leaders say the next chapter of aviation history may be taking shape in Greensboro. Gov. Josh Stein joined lawmakers, local officials, and business leaders Monday at Piedmont Triad International Airport to celebrate the groundbreaking of JetZero's first commercial airplane manufacturing facility, a project expected to create

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian Children laughed as they raced between rides and activities, families enjoyed snow cones under the June sunshine, and Main Street buzzed with excitement as the Square to Square Street Festival returned to Downtown Clayton on Saturday. The annual event transformed downtown into a vibrant community gathering space, drawing residents and visitors for a day filled with entertainment, local vendors, family activities, and summer

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Uptown Charlotte was filled with dense, steady crowds throughout the weekend as the Taste of Charlotte Festival returned, turning Tryon Street into a packed stretch of food vendors, music, and nonstop movement. From midday into the evening, foot traffic rarely slowed. Groups of visitors moved shoulder to shoulder through the festival footprint, weaving between long lines, live music stages, and

By Judaea Ingram Special to the Carolinian As communities across North Carolina prepare for Juneteenth celebrations later this month, organizers are expecting another year of large crowds, educational programming, and cultural events that honor both history and progress. Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free. Although President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863,

By Judaea Ingram Special to the Carolinian More than two decades after her passing, Nina Simone remains one of the most influential artists in American history. Known for her powerful voice, exceptional musical talent, and unwavering commitment to social justice, Simone's impact continues to be felt across generations. While audiences around the world recognize her as a legendary singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist, many North Carolinians take pride in

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Cheryl Lewis Alston did not plan to become a farmer. A retired educator, she first brought gardens into classrooms as a way to teach science through hands-on learning. Today, that approach has grown into a community farm project that blends food production, education and access on city-owned land in Wayne County. Alston, founder and director of the Little Washington Growing

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian RALEIGH, N.C. - Music filled the air as families danced through the crowd, children gathered around activity stations, and community members explored wellness resources from local organizations. Black-owned businesses lined the streets while people stopped for chair massages, conversations, and moments of connection inside the wellness suite. At the center of the event stood a simple but powerful reminder: "You Matter." For Darkness

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian RALEIGH, N.C. - For many North Carolinians, the State Fair experience begins with food. From turkey legs and funnel cakes to deep-fried desserts and fresh lemonade, food vendors have long been one of the fair's biggest attractions. But now, some vendors say major pricing changes could threaten whether smaller businesses can afford to return at all. The North Carolina State Fair is moving