Author: Jordan Meadows

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer President Biden's visit to Raleigh's NC State Fairgrounds in the Jim Graham Building on Friday came after a disappointing debate performance that prompted some Democrats to discuss his potential removal from the ticket openly. Despite his age being under the spotlight more than ever, Biden delivered a spirited campaign speech to approximately 2,000 supporters, aimed at easing concerns within his party. During the event, Biden

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Before the American Revolution, numerous freed African Americans supported the anti-British cause. One of the most notable figures was Crispus Attucks, a multiracial sailor who had escaped slavery and is believed to be the first person killed in the Boston Massacre in 1770. Both free and enslaved Black Americans also served in local militias, particularly in the North, defending their communities against Native American attacks.

By Jordan Meadows - Staff Writer On Saturday, residents of Franklin County gathered in downtown Louisburg to pay tribute to Rosanell Eaton, a revered civil rights figure, during a building dedication ceremony. The event was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Liter and Armenta Eaton, daughter of the honoree. Eaton, who was born on a farm in Franklin County, made an eight-mile trip daily to attend Albion Academy in Franklinton,

By: Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer During the 18th annual Minority Farmers & Land Owners Conference in Raleigh on Friday, June 14th, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Equity Commission panel convened. The USDA side featured Charlie Rawls, former General Counsel of the Farm Credit Administration and USDA, Michelle Hudges, Co-Executive Director of the National Young Farmers Coalition, and Dwayne Goldman, Senior Advisor for Racial Equity to the Secretary of Agriculture.

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Monday marked the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. This ruling overturned the long-standing precedent on abortion laws set by Roe v. Wade. On Friday morning in Raleigh, the Biden campaign orchestrated a press conference that made abortion access a central issue. Democrats strategically linked former President Donald Trump to the Dobbs decision in a bid to

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer The North Carolina State Board of Elections recently voted against granting ballot access to new parties that endorse presidential candidates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West. This decision, made on Wednesday, is preliminary and subject to review before the November election in this pivotal swing state. Two parties, the We The People party and the Justice for All Party of North Carolina, had launched

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer The 18th annual Minority Farmers & Land Owners Conference was held in Raleigh from Thursday to Saturday. The event drew over 300 farmers, landowners, and ranchers from across the state. The focus of the conference was addressing issues, concerns, and challenges related to achieving farming goals and objectives, particularly those affected by the 2023 Farm Bill-a legislative package updated approximately every five years that profoundly

By: Jordan Meadows - Staff Writer The early roots of modern graffiti can be traced back to the 1920s on boxcars, but its contemporary movement emerged predominantly in the 1960s through the initiatives of political activists and gang members. The pioneering era of graffiti occurred between 1969 and 1974, primarily centered in New York City. Graffiti artists during this period aimed to achieve maximum visibility by tagging numerous locations across

By: Jordan Meadows (Staff Writer) Leaders from the Center for Popular Democracy and Right to the City Action hosted a virtual press call on Thursday that unveiled the results of a housing poll conducted by HIT Strategies. The poll provided insight into the concerns of voters across the political spectrum, particularly among renters and homeowners, in key battleground states including Arizona, Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, and Nevada. During the press

Jordan Meadows (Staff Writer) In 1990, Deborah Holder, a former Flight Attendant from New York, found herself captivated by a television advertisement featuring McDonald's operator Robert Lee Dunham discussing the intricacies of owning and operating a McDonald's franchise. Intrigued by the potential of this opportunity, Deborah wanted to learn more. Through persistent daily phone calls, she eventually connected with Dunham, who generously guided her through the rigorous application process. This