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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer FIn America, the Black church has always played a major role in black communities, dating as far back as slavery. In the historic book Angier North Carolina from an African American Perspective, the authors explain, "Because of the bondage imposed on them by a people that only valued them for their free labor, places of worship were safe havens for their spirits and souls. They

NEW YORK (AP) - Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired from American Ballet Theatre after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art form. Copeland, who a decade ago became the first Black female principal dancer in the company's 75-year history, was feted at its star-studded fall gala

Durham, N.C. - Fayetteville State University extended its winning streak with a commanding 31-13 victory over Shaw University on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in a CIAA conference showdown at Durham County Memorial Stadium. The Broncos set the tone early with strong offensive execution and explosive plays through the air. Wide receiver Kristian Golden (6) made a spectacular first-half catch over Shaw defensive back Greg Pinckney, Jr. (34), energizing the Fayetteville

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Target continues to face significant challenges since the boycott was launched in early 2025 due to its withdrawal from DEI commitments. The ongoing backlash has undoubtedly influenced the recent decision to end its partnership with Ulta Beauty. This collaboration, which is scheduled to conclude by August 2026, marks another significant setback for the retail giant. Forbes reports that this "breakup is a significant blow to

(AP News) Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America "falls back" into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too - it'll help your body clock reset faster. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, which means you should set your clock back an hour before you go to bed. Standard time will last until March 8

[caption id="attachment_14335" align="alignnone" width="1616"] Caption: Dr. Tigist Dessu, EthioAlliance, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia-CGA Partner, Jamaica's Honorary Consul to Sierra Leone, Dr. Rosalea Hamilton, Al Washington, Chair, USAfrica Chamber of Commerce (California), Dariel Janerette, JD, Ph.D., CGA Advisor (Florida); Mary Anchang, Esq., African Chamber of Commerce - FICOTA (Cameroon)[/caption] The Center for Global Africa (CGA), in partnership with the Marcus Garvey Institute for Human Development (MGIHD) convened the Pan African Global Trade

  By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Former North Carolina State Senator Floyd McKissick Jr. recently spoke to students at William Peace University, delivering a powerful message that wove his family's pioneering civil rights history with an urgent call for renewed political engagement and bipartisanship in today's deeply divided America. The former Durham City Councilman and State Senator, who served 13 years in the General Assembly, praised the campus for its

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Two decades after a Republican-controlled Congress gave gun manufacturers immunity from being sued over crimes committed with their firearms, blue state Democrats upset about gun violence think they've found a way to penetrate that legal shield. Since 2021, 10 states have passed laws intended to make it easier to sue gunmakers and sellers. The newest such law, in Connecticut, took effect this month. It opens firearms

By Lynn Bonner NC Newsline Food banks in North Carolina are bracing for a surge in demand as federal nutrition benefits begin to run dry on Friday. SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, helps feed about 1.4 million North Carolinians each month. The federal government shutdown means benefits for November are suspended. On Monday, the state Department of Health and Human Services warned people who use SNAP that their

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2560"] The former home of a laundry business sits vacant and in disrepair and with the door hanging off its hinges on U.S. 501 Business southeast of downtown Laurinburg in Scotland County, which has consistently been ranked by the state as one of the most distressed counties. Next door is the Project InAsMuch charity, which provides food to young children in the community. Frank Taylor / Carolina