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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

Nationwide - As protests intensify nationwide over recent fatal shootings involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the family of Keith Porter Jr. is again demanding justice. Porter, a 43-year-old African American father of two, was killed on New Year's Eve in Northridge, California, by an off-duty ICE agent, and his death has resurfaced in public discussion amid outrage over a separate ICE-related killing in Minneapolis. According to Fox 11, the

MARGRATEN, Netherlands (AP) - Ever since a U.S. military cemetery in the southern Netherlands removed two displays recognizing Black troops who helped to liberate Europe from the Nazis, visitors have filled the guestbook with objections. Sometime in the spring, the American Battle Monuments Commission, the U.S. government agency responsible for maintaining memorial sites outside of the United States, removed the panels from the visitors center at the American Cemetery in

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts was abuzz this morning as business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers gathered for the Economic Forecast 2026, presented by Wells Fargo. The event offered a timely and comprehensive look at the national and regional economic outlook as the new year begins. Attendees started the day with a valuable hour of networking and breakfast, followed by

On January 9, Bishop William J. Barber II, Indivisible, North Carolina Council of Churches and several North Carolina organizations will detail their forthcoming "Love Forward" march and mass mobilization, condemn ICE's deadly Minnesota shooting, and reveal long-term plans to mobilize voters for the midterm elections.  RALEIGH, NC - On Friday, January 9, 2026, in the continued spirit of the "Moral Mondays" movement, faith leaders and residents from across North Carolina