Author: Jordan Meadows

[caption id="attachment_14287" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo of official leaders of the negro baptists of NC[/caption] By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina is a living legacy of faith within the African American Baptist community. Its roots trace back to the early 1600s when African ancestors were brought to America. Though their worship was not structured in the way many churches are today, their faith was

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Sherita Walton, a seasoned attorney and public servant with more than two decades of experience across public and private sectors, has officially launched her campaign for Wake County District Attorney.  Walton, a former prosecutor and defender, and now a legal advisor to the Raleigh Police Department, joins a growing field of candidates aiming to succeed current Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman, who is not

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In cities across North Carolina, the Moral Monday movement roared back to life on Monday as clergy, low-wage workers, impacted families, and justice advocates gathered for mass prayer vigils to protest what they call a "violent and immoral" legislative assault on the poor. Led by Bishop William J. Barber II and organized by Repairers of the Breach, the coordinated actions took place outside the offices

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On Tuesday morning, hundreds of North Carolinians rallied on the grounds of the legislature in protest of a newly proposed congressional map, part of the Republican effort to maintain the majority for the 2026 midterm elections. The demonstration featured speeches from lawmakers and grassroots leaders alike. It came as the Republican-led House prepared to debate a redistricting proposal that would redraw the state's 14 congressional

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A new piece of legislation, Senate Bill 403, is under consideration this week in the North Carolina General Assembly, aiming to address critical gaps in Medicaid funding left by the 2023-2025 state budget, given that the NC General Assembly has not yet passed the final 2025‑27 budget. If approved, SB403 would inject an additional $192 million into Medicaid, bringing the total program funding to $792

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On Friday, the NC TECH Association and the Kramden Institute hosted "Device Drive 2025", a major technology donation event aimed at bridging North Carolina's digital divide. [caption id="attachment_14011" align="alignleft" width="393"] Screenshot[/caption] Held in Raleigh, the event welcomed individuals and businesses donating surplus digital devices such as laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones. With an easy drive-through setup, the event ensured a seamless and secure drop-off process

[caption id="attachment_13306" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Lucas Jackson/Reuters[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Griggs v. Duke Power Co., fundamentally altering the landscape of employment discrimination law. The case marked the Court's first formal recognition of the "disparate impact" theory, holding that even employment practices that appear neutral on their face can violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The HBCU Radio Preservation Project is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to honoring and preserving the history and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) radio. This multi-year endeavor is working to safeguard audio archives, train the next generation of preservationists, and document the indispensable role HBCU radio has played in shaping the Black experience through music, news, public affairs programming, and community storytelling. Radio

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The 2025 North Carolina Affordable Housing Conference, held Tuesday and Wednesday in Raleigh, brought together housing professionals, advocates, developers, and policymakers from across the state to address the pressing issues impacting affordable housing in North Carolina. The event kicked off with a keynote address featuring Dr. Jenny Schuetz, Vice President of Infrastructure and Housing at Arnold Ventures. Schuetz, a former senior fellow at Brookings Metro

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On Thursday morning at Hillside High School, a historically Black high school in Durham,  students, educators, and community members came together to unveil the nation's first Black Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Liberation Hub. Founded by Kristen Hopkins-Vincent after nearly a decade of development, the Black SEL Hub is a prevention-focused space designed to affirm, uplift, and empower Black students through social-emotional learning and liberation. Hillside