Author: Jheri Hardaway

Jheri Hardaway is a staff writer for The Carolinian whose reporting explores the intersection of activism, politics, and community life across North Carolina. Drawing on her own experience and history in political organizing and civic engagement, Hardaway focuses on political coverage that highlights grassroots movements, public policy, and the voices of communities often overlooked in traditional media. Through thoughtful storytelling and analysis, she brings attention to the people and issues shaping the region’s political and social landscape.

Event Spotlight: Women, Money & Leadership

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By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer Our triangle community was gifted insight and direction by Syrena N. Williams, Olalah Njenga, and Pinnacle Financial Partners on Friday, July 26th. Women, Money, and Leadership was an informative workshop full of gems and resources for mostly women in business, also the one gentleman who joined us and shared inspiring feedback. The workshop began with the question, "What would better look like for you?"
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VP Kamala Harris Makes Stop In Fayetteville 

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By Ms. Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer July 18th, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Westover High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Mayor Colvin spoke first, mentioning that the Biden administration has sent $200 million to Fayetteville and Cumberland County. The mayor discussed the investments during the pandemic in families retaining their homes, water, and electric buses, and the 16 million dollar investment in HBCUs. He also touched on elements of Project
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Reactions to Onyx Impact Report 

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By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer Recently, a report was referenced on the blog of MSNBC host and author Joy Reid discussing 'The Black Online Disinformation Landscape' by Onyx Impact. Upon researching the organization, there were few details accessible. Esosa Osa, a 2012 Duke University graduate, identifies as the Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact via LinkedIn. The report by Onyx Impact asserted on page two, "Onyx Impact rejects any
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Citizen Spotlight: Dara Baldwin Is Living In Her Purpose

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By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer Our next citizen spotlight highlights a Durham native with a unique eye for beauty and art! Early on, Dara Baldwin was able to explore painting, drawing, and sculpture in various art classes while attending Durham School of the Arts. Dara explained, "I received a very close to college level of exposure to the arts with full facilities, my parents were also supportive and let
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Reactions to Tractor Supply Company Statement On DEI

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By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer As a culture, we are becoming increasingly conscious consumers. There is more work to be done and insights to be shared. Everyone has heard the stats, Megan Sayles, cites a Nielsen report in her article 'Keeping the Black Dollar in the Black Community' for The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, "According to a Nielsen report entitled, 'The State of the African-American Consumer,' African Americans
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Organization Spotlight: National Sales Network Raleigh

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By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer According to Zippia.com, "The most common ethnicity among sales people is White, which makes up 56.2% of all sales people. Comparatively, 19.7% of sales people are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of sales people are Black or African American." By employing a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia.com's sales person estimates are verified against Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census, and current job openings data
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Old Hillside Bourbon Company Celebrates 4th Anniversary

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By Ms Jheri Worldwide (Staff Writer) June first marked four years since four black men with roots in Durham, North Carolina created Old Hillside Bourbon Company. "Founded in friendship" and rooted in American history, to watch these men work together and build successfully is a testament to what the right team can do. As we all know, together, everyone achieves more. Named in honor of Hillside High School, the historic
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Suggestions To Reduce Digital Overload

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By Jheri Hardaway  (Staff Writer) Let's build about screen time and technology devices. Many of us are drowning in technology and it is not healthy. For all ages and walks of life, this is an important topic, and we should discuss the implications and ways out of our shared addiction. Spending too much time on the phone is detrimental to our mental health, thumb dexterity, and so much more. Like
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2024 NC Black Summit, Hosted By NC Black Alliance 

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Ms Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer Photos by Terrence Jones, Terrence Jones Photography. The 2024 North Carolina Black Summit hosted by the North Carolina Black Alliance and sponsored by Advance Carolina was an outstanding opportunity for elected officials, community leaders, and mindful citizens to come together and build. It has been a while since I was in the convention center, having these impactful conversations in this beautiful space really amplified the
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Meet Mr. Reggie

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By Jheri Hardaway Special To The Carolinian Reginald Alexander Thompson, the epitome of Aggie Pride, was affectionately known to the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University New City Alumni Association as Mr. Reggie. Mr. Reggie channeled the same affection he felt for North Carolina A&T State University to the New York City community, where he served as a beacon of light from his native state of Virginia, through the
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