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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - A peaceful Saturday morning in downtown Raleigh at the City of Raleigh Museum was the perfect venue for a powerful Emancipation Day celebration. In addition to the usual historical reverence, the atmosphere was charged with a reimagining of the American narrative. Guest speaker Antwain K. Hunter, UNC Chapel Hill Assistant Professor in the Department of History, delivered a prolific and challenging lecture

[caption id="attachment_15592" align="alignnone" width="1440"] Protesters gather during a rally for Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer earlier in the week, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Locher)[/caption] MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Thousands of people marched in Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer there and the shooting of two people in Portland, Oregon. Minnesota leaders urged demonstrators to remain peaceful.

NNPA - The losses came steadily in 2025, not as a single rupture but as a quiet procession. Voices that once filled sanctuaries, arenas, studios, television screens, and living rooms went still. The year closed with Black America taking inventory not only of who died, but of what each life carried into the culture and what now remains behind. From gospel and soul to film, television, activism, and sport, the

NC HEALTH NEWS - More than 13 years have passed since a group of prominent state retirees filed a lawsuit challenging what was then a new state law that required them to start paying for health care benefits they had received free of charge for years as part of their benefits package. Now, attorneys for the state agencies that oversee the state health plan are asking the state Supreme Court

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer NC General Assembly - On the morning of January 5th at 11AM, area clergy and faith leaders united outside of the North Carolina General Assembly to build a more equitable state for all. The cold air outside the North Carolina General Assembly was no opponent for the passionate speakers charged with a "deep moral conscience." Under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Floyd Wicker Jr., The

[caption id="attachment_15556" align="aligncenter" width="620"] The International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C. Photograph: Chris Carlson/AP[/caption] The Conversation - Across the United States, political polarization has deepened to historic levels. In a report published in May 2025, the Pew Research Center found that Americans are more divided and less trusting of one another than at any point in recent decades. Yet museums remain among the few places where curiosity still draws

Running a small business feels like juggling. You're the CEO, the accountant, and the janitor all at once. Having effective strategies for marketing a small business is how you turn your passion into a profitable venture. You're not alone if you feel a little lost. Many owners pour their heart into their product or service but get stuck on how to tell people about it. This guide breaks down different

NEW YORK (AP) - People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it's never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again. Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, increase creativity and boost empathy. A recent analysis of U.S. government data found that the percentage of Americans who read for pleasure during an average day has fallen to 16% in 2023 from

Hoover Institution (Stanford, CA)-Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at the Hoover Institution's celebration of Thomas Sowell on October 20, saying his writing gave him the fortitude and confidence in his own beliefs at a time in his life when he was beset with doubt. Justice Thomas said as he was a young law student and lawyer, navigating what his teachers, peers, coworkers, and others expected him to think

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The Wake County Board of Commissioners held its first meeting of 2026 on Monday afternoon, marking a new year of leadership and fiscal planning for the county. During the meeting, Chair Mial presented a proclamation recognizing October 28 as the Cary, NC Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Day of Service. "Through a comprehensive body of service and community engagement, the young development