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.

Honoring Judge Betty J. Williams: Champion of Justice and Proud Aggie Alumna

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer In honor of Women's History Month, The Carolinian is proud to celebrate North Carolina's own Judge Betty J. Williams, a distinguished alumna of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a dedicated career social worker who rose to prominence in the New York State Unified Court System. Judge Williams' impressive judicial career includes being elected to Civil Court in 2000 and re-elected in 2010.
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For All the Right Reasons, Sydney Batch and Senate Democrats are in the Epstein Files 

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh - Sorry for the clickbait! However, it is important to note that Sydney Batch and several North Carolina State Senators are in the Epstein Files, appealing to our congress to investigate the perpetrators of these crimes against humanity. File EFTA0017248, shows the letter addressed, July 29, 2025, to The Honorable Pam Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, U.S. Department of Justice, from Members
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Meet Stephanie C. Simon, Craft Artist

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Greensboro - Stephanie C. Simon is North Carolinian dedicated to art and service. After  enjoying a 27 year career with the Guilford County Department of Public Health in the Maternity Services Program, specifically in Maternity Medical Records Stephanie was at a crossroads. "My entire career was in service to the citizens of Guilford County by fostering Healthy Mother/Baby outcomes. I count it as one of
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Taylortown’s Winterfest: Inaugural Leadership Luncheon, Vendor Market, And Keep Hoop Alive Sports Tournament

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Taylortown - On an unseasonably warm last day of February in Moore County, Taylortown residents and the surrounding community were empowered by a day full of organizing, economics, and excellence in sport! The day kicked off with the MLK Leadership Luncheon brining together historic Black communities from across Moore County. Addor, Broadway, Eagle Springs, Eastwood, Happy Valley, Jackson Hamlet, Hickory Inn, Jackson Springs, Jimtown, Midway,
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Shawtown Alumni Association Continues To Build Community

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Shawtown - Shawtown, North Carolina, is a historically African American community near Lillington in Harnett County. Distinguished by a robust history of community-driven education, primarily centered around the Shawtown School, this institution was established through the Rosenwald Fund in the 1920s to serve the educational needs of Black children. The Shawtown School's origins date back to the early 1900s, initiating on a small parcel of
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Sonny Kelly’s Indivisible: Unifying The United States Via Interactive Art

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Chapel Hill - If you haven't seen a Legacy Heirs production, please go to the website immediately and learn more. Sonny Kelly is an outstanding actor and educator. His one-man plays are absolutely captivating. His unique ability to embody so many people with a change in the tone of his voice, or a hat, or a pencil, is particularly incredible. Kelly has a way of
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Business Spotlight: The Newsagent’s 

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh - In an era defined by the relentless glow of smartphone screens and the rapid-fire pace of digital notifications, a new storefront on 228 Fayetteville Street is asking Raleigh residents to do something radical: sit down, decompress, and turn a page. The Newsagent, a meticulously curated boutique and coffee bar, has officially opened its doors, offering a sophisticated blend of contemporary literature, international newspapers,
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City of Raleigh Museum Event Spotlight: Is the “House of Freedom” Still Roofless?

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh - In a powerful event for Black History Month, the Capital City Lawyers Association (CCLA) collaborated with the City of Raleigh Museum to host "Civil Rights Talk" on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The evening, led by CCLA President Taylor Scruggs-Smith, featured attorney Lex Jordan, Esq., who used a compelling architectural metaphor to challenge the audience's understanding of freedom and civil rights in America. Jordan's
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Black History Highlight: The Everlasting Words of Phillis Wheatley

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer No more, America, in mournful strain Of wrongs, and grievance unredress'd complain, No longer shalt thou dread the iron chain, Which wanton Tyranny with lawless hand Had made, and with it meant t'enslave the land. Should you, my lord, while you peruse my song, Wonder from whence my love of Freedom sprung, Whence flow these wishes for the common good, By feeling hearts alone best
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Black History Spotlight: William and Ellen Craft

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer William and Ellen Craft's story truly inspires my relentless ambitions. I tell her story to anyone who will listen. Like Ellen and William, I feel determined to find a way even though the path is hazy or, like Langston Hughes says, "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it, and splinters, and boards torn up, and places with no carpet
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