Author: Jordan Meadows

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer William DeHart Hubbard was the first African American to win an individual gold medal in the Olympic Games, claiming victory in the long jump at the 1924 Paris Olympics. Born on November 25, 1903, Hubbard showed early promise both academically and athletically while attending Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati. It was there that his story began to intersect with Lon Barringer, a University of

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Pettis Burch Norman, former Dallas Cowboys tight end, civil rights activist, and pioneering businessman, passed away on July 7, 2025. He was 86. Born on January 4, 1939, in Lincolnton, Georgia, Norman was the youngest of ten children raised by Fessor and Elease Norman. After his father's death when Pettis was ten years old, his family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. Norman planned to enlist

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