Wanda Cox-Bailey Hosts Event on African American History

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,

Glass Ceiling-Breaking Executive: Rosalind Brewer

      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

How Cornrows May Have Helped Free Slaves Navigate

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

Sesame Street’s Step Toward Equality For Black Children

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,

Legal Battle Continues in NC Supreme Court Election

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

Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston: A Pioneer in Medicine 

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.

The Black UNC Medicine Alumni Experience Project

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

Raleigh Police Chief Patterson Reflects Before Retirement

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer Chief Estella D. Patterson, the 30th police chief of Raleigh, is retiring on March 1st, marking the end of an impactful three-year tenure at the helm of the Raleigh Police Department (RPD). Patterson has served in law enforcement for nearly 30 years, including 25 years with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department before heading Raleigh’s in 2021.  “It’s bittersweet. I love Raleigh. We’ve done a lot here

The Grand Opening of CASA’s King’s Ridge Affordable Housing Community

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer On Tuesday, East Raleigh saw a landmark event in its fight against homelessness and poverty with the grand opening of King's Ridge, a 100-unit affordable housing community spearheaded by CASA (Community Alternatives for Supportive Abodes), a nonprofit organization focused on ending homelessness in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The community, which has been years in the making, was designed not only to provide homes