Author: Jordan Meadows

[caption id="attachment_11127" align="alignleft" width="350"] Wangari Maathai[/caption] Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Wangari Maathai, born on April 1, 1940, in Kenya, became an iconic figure in the global fight for environmental conservation, women's rights, and social justice. Maathai attended St. Cecilia's School for four years, where she not only became fluent in English but also converted to Catholicism. Her engagement with the Legion of Mary, a group focused on serving humanity through

By: Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer In the early 19th century, a significant political conflict emerged over forming new U.S. states from the territory the United States had acquired from France in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. The controversy revolved around whether these new states would be "free" states, where slavery would be outlawed as in the Northern states, or "slave" states, where slavery would remain legal as in the Southern states.

By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer On Thursday, the City of Raleigh Museum played host to an inspiring and educational event led by Wanda Cox-Bailey, a retired librarian and president of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Triangle Chapter. Cox-Bailey, who has dedicated her life to preserving the memories and oral histories of the Southeast community in Raleigh, gave attendees an intimate look at the history of African American literature,

      By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer Rosalind Brewer, a Detroit native, has had a career filled with groundbreaking achievements, becoming one of the most influential business leaders in the world. Born in 1962, Brewer was the youngest of five children in a working-class family and the first generation in her family to attend college. With an inclination toward math and science, Brewer initially aspired to become a

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Cornrows are a hairstyle that holds deep cultural significance within the Black community. The style, named after the agricultural fields, dates back centuries and carries rich ties to African traditions. But did cornrows also serve as a method of covert resistance, allowing slaves to communicate, gain freedom, and preserve their cultural identity? The precise role of cornrows in aiding escapes during slavery is debated. Cornrows

By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer When Sesame Street first graced television screens in 1969, it was far more than just another children's show. It was a groundbreaking educational program, with its innovative approach to teaching children through a combination of puppetry, live-action, and music, while also addressing deeper social issues of race, culture, and identity. Sesame Street had a specific mission: to address the educational deficits of underserved children,

By Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer The North Carolina Supreme Court election remains embroiled in a legal dispute as Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin challenges the validity of more than 65,000 ballots cast in the November 5 election. Griffin, who currently serves on the North Carolina Court of Appeals, is seeking to have these ballots thrown out, a move that could potentially flip the results of his race against the incumbent

By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston, a pioneering physician, educator, and public health leader, dedicated her life to improving the healthcare of underserved communities, particularly minority and low-income families. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1939, Gaston grew up in a familial environment that valued determination and a commitment to social equality. Dr. Gaston faced numerous obstacles as a young girl, including racial prejudice and economic hardship.

By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer The Black Alumni Experience Project at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine provides an insightful collection of oral histories that illuminate the journeys of Black medical professionals. [caption id="attachment_10884" align="alignleft" width="271"] Dr. Lynous Hall[/caption] This project, initiated by the UNC chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), seeks to preserve and share the stories of Black alumni who have contributed

By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer The story of Martin Luther King Jr. is widely known, but the influences of the pioneers who came before him are still unfamiliar to many. The spirit of justice and activism that King Jr. embodied was not something he created on his own; it was passed down to him through generations of religious and civic leaders in his own family. MLK Jr.'s maternal side