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BY  DAVID BAUDER, AP NEWS Primarily due to sharp questioning by ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott, former President Donald Trump's appearance before a gathering of Black journalists turned remarkably contentious on Wednesday. Scott pressed Trump on past statements about Black leaders, his support of Jan. 6, 2021, rioters and diversity hiring - leading the former president to repeatedly complain about how he was treated. "She was very rude," the former president said, pointing

(NCCU) Stephanie Asabi Howard, Ph.D., chair of the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Department of Theatre and Dance, initially pursued undergraduate degrees in psychology and theology but quickly fell in love with the performing arts through theatre internships and teaching theatre at summer camps in Greensboro. "I knew from teaching theatre in the summer to younger students that I wanted to do something more complex, so obtaining master's and doctoral

  By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer With the 2024 state elections approaching, Safiyah Jackson is vying for the North Carolina House District 37 seat in Wake County, which is currently occupied by Republican Erin Paré. This district includes Fuquay-Varina and parts of Holly Springs and Garner, and represents a rapidly growing area of North Carolina. Jackson's campaign diverges from the typical political playbook, focusing intently on education, child development, and

By: US Chamber of Commerce Numerous organizations and government agencies offer guidance and assistance to Black-owned businesses. Black entrepreneurs play a valuable role in our nation's economy. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's most recent estimates, the United States has over 161,000 Black-owned businesses, bringing in over $183 billion annually. However, Black Americans remain underrepresented among U.S. entrepreneurs and are often less likely to receive funding from lenders than their

WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump's invitation to address the National Association of Black Journalists has sparked an intense debate within the organization and a flurry of arguments online. Journalism organizations for people of color traditionally invite presidential candidates to address their summer gatherings during election years. But Trump's acceptance of NABJ's invitation has led at least one high-profile group member to step down as a convention co-chair and others to

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640"] JUNG YEON-JE/AFP//GETTY IMAGES[/caption] NPR.org The United States has become the first country to surpass the 3,000-Olympic medal barrier. This record tally includes both Summer and Winter Games and was helped Tuesday by Team USA's historic performances in Paris in the pool, picking up four medals. Among the highlights were Regan Smith claiming silver in the women's 100-meter backstroke and her teammate Katharine Berkoff capturing bronze. Australian

NPR-PARIS - The U.S. women's basketball team extended its historic winning streak on Monday in Lille. It wasn't close. The team, which now boasts a 56-game Olympic winning streak, easily defeated Japan 102-76. A'ja Wilson led the way for Team USA with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Breanna Stewart added 22 points and eight rebounds. "We always say the most physical team normally gets the win, so we had to come

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa's strict abortion law went into effect Monday, immediately prohibiting most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. Iowa's Republican leaders have been seeking the law for years and gained momentum after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The Iowa Supreme Court also issued a ruling that year saying there was no constitutional right to abortion

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has appointed Dr. Karrie G. Dixon as its new Chancellor, succeeding Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye. Dixon's selection follows a comprehensive national search led by UNC System President Peter Hans, which attracted over 50 candidates. Dixon, a first-generation college graduate, holds a bachelor's degree in communication from NC State University, a master's degree in speech communication from UNC-Greensboro, and a Doctor

RALEIGH- Nipro Medical Corporation, a leader in the global healthcare and medical device industry, has selected Pitt County for its first North American manufacturing center of excellence, creating 232 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $397.8 million to build a new manufacturing campus and U.S. headquarters in Greenville. "I'm excited to welcome another advanced manufacturing company to eastern North Carolina," said Governor Cooper. "Not