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By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Since its inception in 2010, PORCH Communities has been at the forefront of local hunger relief, providing more than $6.5 million in aid to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. The grassroots organization, founded and directed by Christine Cotton, believes every community member should have enough fresh food to live an active, healthy life. With a mission to combat hunger by mobilizing neighbors, building community, and providing

The Wayne County HBCU Alliance in Goldsboro is the latest organization to offer a generous gift to Saint Augustine's University (SAU), continuing the outpouring of love and support the 157-year-old university has received from the community. In a St. James Church AME Zion Church service on Sunday, July 28, 2024, the Wayne County HBCU Alliance presented a $10,100 check to SAU Interim President Dr.  Marcus H. Burgess. "We are responsible

NNPA-In a monumental move to address the underrepresentation of Black physicians in the United States, Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $600 million donation to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. Officials said the donation is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Greenwood Initiative, which aims to advance racial wealth equity and address systemic underinvestment in Black institutions and communities. Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School

  ATLANTA (AP) - Every Monday evening, the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA basement becomes a sanctuary for men who, local leaders say, have too often been denied one. The Black Man Lab, which for nearly a decade has sought weekly to create a "safe, sacred and healing space" for Black men in metropolitan Atlanta, regularly gathers more than 100 men to pray, meditate and talk through challenges and

Stateline-Shortly after taking office in 2023, Republican state Rep. Katy Hall heard from constituents complaining about how their adult children were required to write diversity, equity and inclusion statements while applying for medical and dental schools and other graduate programs in Utah. "It doesn't seem right," Hall said. "It doesn't seem like it belongs in an application." It took two legislative sessions, but Hall successfully sponsored a new law that

The Hill News surfaced this week of a major breach in which hackers claim to have stolen the personal data of every American, including birthdays and Social Security numbers. The data, exposed in an April breach, appears to come from a background check company and could include as many as 2.7 billion personal records. It's now the subject of a class action lawsuit and causing renewed concern among people who

(AP NEWS) A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers of the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a New York woman who died after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs, an outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex in Florida owned by

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On Friday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris made her latest appearance in North Carolina. This state has become a key battleground in the upcoming presidential election. The rally, which took place at Wake Tech's Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence, marks Harris's seventh visit to the state this year -sixteenth visit since 2021- as the Democratic campaign intensifies its efforts to sway undecided voters. Harris's frequent

By Judykay Jefferson Staff Writer Thomas Sowell, a towering figure in conservative thought, has been a prolific author and commentator on a wide range of topics, including economics, race, and social policy. His work, often characterized by its data-driven approach and unwavering skepticism of government intervention, has resonated with many, yet also stirred significant debate, particularly within the Black community. Born in 1930, Sowell's early life was marked by hardship.

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Winston-Salem, renowned as the City of Arts and Innovation, is once again in the spotlight as it hosted the 35th International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF). This biennial event, a cornerstone of Black theater, commenced on July 29 and went through August 3, drawing thousands of theater enthusiasts and professionals to the region. The festival, celebrated for its showcase of Black artistry, is produced by the