Author: Jordan Meadows

By Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer On Tuesday evening, in a momentous outline for the City of Durham, Mayor Leonardo Williams took the stage to deliver his first State of the City address, marking a significant milestone in his leadership journey. The 2024 State of the City Address, opened by ABC11's Joel Brown, unfolded as a vibrant celebration of Durham's past achievements and its promising future.  Kicking off with a social

By Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer Dreamville Festival, an annual event spearheaded by hip-hop artist and Fayetteville native J. Cole, has once again made waves in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina. With a reported attendance of 50,000 people each day over the weekend, totaling a staggering 100,000 attendees, the festival has solidified its status as one of the world's premier artist-led festivals.  With music at the forefront, performers showcased their

  By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer What started as a pop-up shop in 2019 has now evolved into a groundbreaking establishment in downtown Raleigh - Liberation Station Bookstore - and the first of its kind in North Carolina.  Victoria Scott-Miller, the co-visionary behind Liberation Station, is not only the owner of the globally recognized bookstore but also an accomplished author and documentarian.  Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Scott-Miller went

Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer The family of Darryl Tyree Williams has initiated legal proceedings through a federal lawsuit against the city of Raleigh, the police chief, and five police officers. This action, unveiled during a press conference held in Raleigh on Monday, aims to secure justice for Williams' untimely death and scrutinizes the conduct of law enforcement personnel involved. Williams died while under the custody of the Raleigh Police Department

Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On Saturday, global demonstrations erupted as millions took to the streets in solidarity with humanitarian efforts in Palestine amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The protests were orchestrated by the Shut It Down 4 Palestine Coalition, sponsored by various groups and organizations. The protest in Raleigh, involving approximately 1,000 predominantly younger participants, kicked off on South Blount Street, circled the Capitol building, and proceeded down South Dawson

Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On Saturday, Nikki Haley, the former U.N. Ambassador and current Republican Presidential candidate, hosted a rally at Union Station in Raleigh in anticipation of Tuesday's Primary election.  This event, drawing approximately 1500 attendees, coincided with Haley securing her first two endorsements from U.S. Congressional members, namely Republicans Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine. The theme for Haley's rally could be summarized

  Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The Black Conservative Federation (BCF) Gala held in Columbia, South Carolina on Friday marked a significant gathering of some of the nation's most prominent Black conservatives. The event aimed to underscore former President Donald Trump's appeal to Black voters. Trump delivered the keynote address. The strategic timing of the event, one day before the South Carolina Republican primary, aimed to address a state with a

By: JORDAN MEADOWS, STAFF WRITER Professor Irving L. Joyner has been an integral part of the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law since 1982. As one of the university's longest-serving faculty members, Professor Joyner's journey is marked by a profound dedication to law, education, civil rights, and particularly, the right to vote. Joyner, who attended Rutgers and Long Island University, was deeply influenced by his upbringing. Raised by

By: JORDAN MEADOWS, STAFF WRITER On a chilly midday in North Raleigh, crowds gathered on Durant Road outside Abbott Creek Elementary School for a chance to catch a glimpse of President Biden during his visit to the Triangle. With police lights at every turn and helicopters whizzing overhead, the atmosphere unmistakably conveyed the proximity to the most powerful person on the planet. Families huddled together to stay warm during the

By: JORDAN MEADOWS, STAFF WRITER As she gears up for her upcoming election bid in 2024 for the North Carolina Court of Appeals, Judge Carolyn J. Thompson's journey unfolds as a testament to her commitment to the law, community service, and the pursuit of fairness. Thompson's legal odyssey began with a solid academic foundation, attending Hampton University and the North Carolina Central University School of Law. Admitted to the North