Uncategorized

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA  The passing of Assata Shakur has left a deep void in those who saw her as more than a revolutionary. She was a mother, poet, and symbol of liberation whose life embodied struggle and sacrifice. On Black Press USA's Let It Be Known morning news show, journalist and commentator Thandisizwe Chimurenga spoke about Shakur's death and her legacy. "My heart literally skipped a

NCHealth News-In early September, video of a man stabbing 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska to death on a light rail car in Charlotte shocked the country. People from across the political spectrum demanded answers: How does a horrific, unprovoked attack occur between two strangers? What needs to change so something like it doesn't happen again? Law enforcement officers say the man was Decarlos Brown Jr., whose criminal and mental health

[caption id="attachment_13886" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Marcin Jozwiak[/caption] North Carolina natural gas customers are one step closer to potentially having higher bills. Enbridge Gas North Carolina is asking for a 12.37% increase to its residential natural gas rates, which it says would result in a $6.30 increase in the average residential customers' monthly bill. Last week, the North Carolina Utilities Commission heard expert testimony from Enbridge employees on the need

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Dunn, NC - The annual Harnett County NAACP 5473B Freedom Fund Banquet, led by chapter president Tony Spears, was elevated by an impassioned address from the cousin of George Floyd, Thomas N. McLaurin, who offered a profound reflection on the five years since his relative's death-a moment that sparked a global movement. Thomas N. McLaurin serves as the Executive Director of the Floyd Family Center

[caption id="attachment_13881" align="alignnone" width="1160"] WEAPONIZING WORDS - During the 2020 election, the Trump campaign was WOKE when they launched the Platinum Plan for Black people in America. By the 2024 election, WOKE was a dirty word that represented the things that were wrong in America.[/caption] (AP)-The expression "stay woke" started out as an affirmation for African Americans. In the past decade it has been used by some Republicans - and

It is a common myth that important elections only take place every 2 or 4 years. Local elections often take place every year, and because turnout is lower, your vote can actually make even more of a difference.  America has 19,000 cities, towns, and villages with different governmental structures. But they all elect officials to carry out 3 government functions: Executive, Legislative and Legal. The Mayor or City Manager implements

Charlotte, NC-The Charlotte Chapter of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame proudly announces that Jevon Draft, a dedicated Mass Communications student at Shaw university in Raleigh, NC, has been awarded a $750 NBRHOF, Charlotte Chapter Scholarship. Mr. Draft was recognized and selected by Titus Burrell, Shaw University Communication Department Chairman. "This recognition celebrates Jevon's exceptional academic achievements, his commitment to excellence in Mass Communication, and the remarkable accomplishments he

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In a continuation of a growing national movement for justice and equity, the Moral Monday Movement, led by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Repairers of the Breach, launched a coordinated wave of protests across 12 Southern states this August. Known as "A Southern Call to Conscience," these actions aim to hold lawmakers accountable for supporting what organizers are calling the "Big, Bad, Ugly,

By Jheri Hardaway  Staff Writer This year at Earn Your Leisure's InvestFest, one of the vendors that stood out the most had a product that most of the population needs but is not widely produced. It stops girls from going to school and can impact women from working. You can only use it once, but it is relied upon. I'm talking about sanitary napkins or pads. Rizza Islam's Intellectual Power

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AP) - A mass shooting that shattered the evening tranquility of a picturesque, seaside town in North Carolina was a "highly premeditated" attack that left three people dead and five injured, police said Sunday. The suspect who allegedly carried out the attack on a waterfront bar was in custody. Nigel Edge, 40, of Oak Island is accused of opening fire Saturday night from a boat into a crowd