Author: Jordan Meadows

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Prince Hall was a Black American abolitionist, educator, and founder of what is today known as Prince Hall Freemasonry. As one of the most influential free Black leaders of the late 18th century, his life was defined by advocacy for freedom in the face of slavery and discrimination.  Much about Hall's early life is uncertain. He was likely born in Boston. His exact birth year

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 In Wake and Johnston Counties, the affordable housing crisis is no longer a looming threat-it's a daily reality. One in four families in these counties are burdened by housing costs, spending over 30% of their income on shelter. This leaves little room for other essentials like food, education, transportation, and healthcare. This is where Habitat for Humanity of Wake County (Habitat Wake) steps in. Since

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] NC Newsline - Immigrant rights advocates call on North Carolinians to stand up against bills targeting undocumented immigrants in the state as part of an Immigrant Rights Advocacy Day on May 21, 2025.[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer North Carolina Governor Josh Stein issued his first vetoes since taking office, rejecting three bills-Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 153, and House Bill 318-while signing House Bill 126

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer GoTriangle's newly appointed President and CEO, Dr. Brian Smith, has officially stepped into the role with a pragmatic focus on strengthening the foundation of the Triangle's regional transit system. At a press conference last Wednesday, Smith outlined his immediate priorities and long-term vision, emphasizing reliability, consistency, and collaboration as cornerstones for GoTriangle's future success. [caption id="attachment_12390" align="alignleft" width="368"] Dr. Brian Smith[/caption] Smith takes the helm

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The 19th Annual North Carolina Minority Farmers & Landowners Conference began Monday morning at the Raleigh Hilton in North Hills. Archie Hart, a small farms representative with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA), opened the event with a welcome and introduction, followed by remarks from Shauna Williams, Executive Director of the Legislative Black Caucus. The conference opened with a policy-focused session titled "Ag Policy

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Southeast Raleigh's Olde Towne subdivision remains the focal point of growing controversy as mounting complaints from residents on the east side of the neighborhood reveal a troubling pattern of exclusion, confusion, and possible civil rights violations. As previously reported in The Carolinian, the east side of the development-particularly near Holiday Drive, Primrose Bank Road, Bowmont Grove Street, and Karsota Lane-has been the site of intense

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Charles Jackson French, a name once confined to forgotten pages of history, is now being rightfully recognized as a national hero.  Born on September 25, 1919, in Arkansas, French rose from humble beginnings-an orphan who moved to Omaha, Nebraska, to live with his older sister-to become the embodiment of bravery and sacrifice during World War II. French first enlisted in the United States Navy in

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In a unanimous decision, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) Board of Education has appointed Dr. Rodney N. Trice as the district's next superintendent. Trice, who currently serves as Deputy Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, Systemic Equity, and Engagement, will officially take the helm on July 1. He is the third Black person to be named superintendent in the history of CHCCS. "This community has

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer  The struggle against slavery in the United States began well before the Civil War. As early as 1789, organizations like the Pennsylvania Society for the Abolition of Slavery sought to improve conditions for free Blacks and abolish slavery. The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was an early attempt by Congress to manage the spread of slavery by prohibiting it north of the Missouri border. In the