Author: Ms. Jheri Worldwide

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer Recently PBS North Carolina's CEO, David Crabtree, went on record regarding federal funding cuts and what's at stake following federal funding cuts to public media. Crabtree discussed the impact on our community  and how we move forward together. While the interview can be searched on YouTube, several important points were:  1. Significant Funding Loss: PBS North Carolina is scheduled to lose over $9 million

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Francine Everett, born Franciene Williamson on April 13, 1915, in Louisburg, North Carolina, was an actress, singer, dancer, and model whose career in Black cinema during the 1930s and 1940s left a lasting mark on American film history. Raised in the segregated South by her father, a tailor named Noah Williamson, Everett's early life in North Carolina exposed her to the deep-rooted racial inequalities that

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer Raleigh City Council member Jonathan Lambert-Melton is embarking on a new chapter in public service, announcing his candidacy for the Wake County Board of Commissioners. With three terms on Raleigh City Council under his belt, Lambert-Melton is ready to bring his comprehensive approach to pressing issues like affordable housing, transit, and public safety to a county-wide level, all while emphasizing greater collaboration between city

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer The North Carolina Central University Alumni Association, Inc. (NCCUAA), Raleigh-Wake Chapter is excited to introduce its new slate of officers and committee chairs for the upcoming 2025-2027 term. Under the leadership of newly elected President Dr. Delores Fogg, the association is ready to continue its legacy of fostering strong connections among alumni, supporting the university's mission, and promoting valuable programming for members, and the

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writers This August, Artspace in downtown Raleigh will become a site of reflection and community storytelling with a new exhibition by artists Huiyin Zhou and Laura Dudu of the Chinese Artists and Organizers (CAO) Collective. The exhibition, titled "辫 (biān) / 彼岸 (bǐ àn)," will run from August 1 to September 29, 2025, offering a layered exploration of immigration, queer kinship, and familial history. Through

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer For some, the path in life is a straight line. For others, it is a winding, uncertain, and often challenging road. It is on that meandering path, however, that a journey of true self-discovery often unfolds. This is the story of  Tyrone Hall, a Clinton, North Carolina native whose journey began with a life-altering diagnosis and led him through cartography, medical illustration, and corporate

[caption id="attachment_12807" align="alignnone" width="2500"] NC Courage's Aline Gomes (77) challenges Tigres Feminil's Alexis Delgado (8) during the first half of their exhibition game held at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. on July 9, 2025. The Courage and Tigres played to a 0-0 tie in a rain-shortened game. Photo by Steve Worthy.[/caption] By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer A new chapter has begun for the North Carolina Courage, one of

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer This week in Charlotte, NC with the powerful theme, "The Fierce Urgency of Now," the NAACP officially kicked off its 116th National Convention, transforming the city into a hub for civil rights leaders, activists, and community members from across the nation. For the first time in it's history the NAACP elected not to invite the president of the United States. The convention began with

By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer In the world of high school athletics, the term "student-athlete" is often used, but few embody it as completely as Keysaun Eleazer. A standout star on the football field and in the classroom at Southeast Raleigh High School, Eleazer recently announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the prestigious Stanford University in California. For the past four years, Eleazer has

  By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer Seeking a connection with the Wake County Board of Education? Toshiba Rice is making herself available to the community via Zoom on Mondays at 12:15 PM. Parents, students, and community members can get questions answered about resources and concerns. In this week's meeting, attendees were informed about the US Department of Education cuts and how they will impact North Carolina. Rice reviewed the