Author: Jordan Meadows

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

By: Jordan Meadows (Staff Writer) After weeks of heated debate and deliberation, North Carolina's GOP lawmakers have unveiled a compromise bill addressing public masking and protest regulations. Originally proposed by Senate Republicans as amendments to an existing House bill, the legislation aims to tackle concerns surrounding mask use, particularly in the context of public safety and protests. The proposed changes stem from assertions by Republicans regarding instances of mask misuse,

Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer Following Kamala Harris's withdrawal from the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, she threw her support behind the emerging frontrunner, Joe Biden. Among three other women, Harris found herself on Biden's final shortlist for the vice presidential slot. South Carolina Democrat Jim Clyburn urged Biden to choose a black woman as his running mate, highlighting the importance of acknowledging the loyalty of Black women within the

Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On Saturday, the Durham County Library was buzzing with a celebration of a remarkable milestone: the 100th birthday of Jean Bradley Anderson, a historian whose contributions have illuminated the nuances of Durham's past. Anderson's legacy is embodied in the Jean Bradley Anderson Papers, a treasure trove spanning decades from 1934 to 2012 comprising a mosaic of correspondence, research notes, photographs, and more. This collection is a

By: Jordan Meadows (Staff Writer) A gathering of Black mayors took place in Durham on Saturday to rally support for the Biden-Harris administration's reelection campaign. Organized by the Biden-Harris campaign, the event brought together Black mayors from across North Carolina to emphasize the positive impact of Biden's policies on their communities. Hosted by Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams, the meeting provided a platform for mayors to highlight the tangible benefits experienced

Jordan Meadows Staff Writer At the Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount on Thursday afternoon, the Biden-Harris reelection campaign joined local elected officials, community leaders, and advocates from across Eastern North Carolina for an event focused on rural and Black North Carolinian voters. Dr. Kimberly Hardy, the second vice chair of the NC Democratic Party, led the journey through 30 counties of Eastern North Carolina with a clear mission: to

Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer Harris's journey to the Senate began with a resounding victory in the November 2016 election, where she captured over 60% of the vote, carrying all but four counties in California - becoming the second Black woman and the first South Asian American to hold the position. Her campaign, endorsed by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, promised to protect immigrants from the divisive policies

Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer In a rapidly digitizing financial world, the United States is witnessing a significant decline in the usage of cash and checks, according to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (FRBA). The report, which compares payment methods across 20 countries, highlights a remarkable shift in consumer behavior towards digital payment alternatives. The data from the FRBA reveals that the proportion of checks used