A Legacy Ignited: Paneh Conference Concludes Three Days of Worship, Movement, and Testimony in Durham

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian The Paneh Conference concluded its three-day gathering on Saturday, April 25, at Union Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina, closing out a weekend shaped by worship, movement, and testimony under the theme "Legacy Ignited." Now in its 21st year, the conference carried a strong emphasis on legacy across generations. Leaders pointed repeatedly to the presence of children, youth, and young adults not only

Hundreds Gather in Durham For 30th Annual Komen Race For The Cure

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian For many gathered Saturday morning at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the walk was more than a race. It was a tribute, marked by names on bibs, pink clothing, and the shared understanding that nearly everyone there had been touched by breast cancer in some way. More than 2,000 participants attended the 30th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure,

“Mental Health Chooses You”: A Lifelong Advocate Reflects on 27 Years with NAMI

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian For Lillian M. Davis, mental health advocacy is not just a career, it is a lifelong responsibility shaped by personal experience, family, and a commitment to community care. Growing up in Johnston County, North Carolina, Davis described her childhood as rooted in a close-knit environment, but not always culturally diverse. That experience, she said, played a role in her decision to attend a