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  By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - The Raleigh Firebirds are proud to announce an exciting new chapter in the team's history: effective immediately, the organization will rebrand and compete as the Carolina Firebirds. This transition reflects the Firebirds' commitment to engaging and uniting basketball fans, athletes, and communities across the entire state of North Carolina. Since their inception, the Firebirds have been dedicated to excellence on and

By Torrie Walker Her Campus, Howard University RALEIGH, NC - The Raleigh Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Ruth and Evelyn Pope Trust, a recognition of the chapter's ongoing commitment to youth development, leadership training and community service. The Ruth and Evelyn Pope Trust recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in community service, particularly programs that support and empower young people.

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian RALEIGH, N.C. - Hundreds of young athletes filled the fields at Broughton High School on June 20, eager to sharpen their football skills under the guidance of someone who once stood exactly where they are today. Houston Texans defensive back Brandon Codrington returned to his former high school to host his second annual Free Youth Football Camp, providing local youth with an opportunity

LOS ANGELES (AP) - After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic "Ex-Factor" after accepting the Living Legend Icon Award before closing the show with "Everything Is Everything." Introduced by Ice Cube, the eight-time Grammy winner was honored with performances at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater from SZA, Doechii, Lizzo, Queen Latifah, Common, her

By Torrie Walker Her Campus, Howard University The building is gone. The guests who once filled its rooms are long gone. Even the name of the woman who built one of Raleigh's most important Black-owned hotels has largely faded from public memory. But nearly a century ago, Hattie Wooten Lewis opened the doors of the Lewis Hotel, creating a refuge for Black travelers navigating the hardships of segregation and leaving

RALEIGH, N.C. - "North Carolina, come on and raise up." As the opening lyrics of Petey Pablo's iconic anthem blasted through downtown Raleigh, an estimated 150,000 fans sang along at the top of their lungs, transforming the city into a sea of red during the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup championship celebration. Air horns echoed through the streets, marching bands energized the crowd and chants of "Let's Go Canes" erupted from

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A recent report in Wake County showed that more than 1,000 people were experiencing homelessness in early 2026. Newly released 2026 Point-in-Time Count data identified 1,050 people experiencing homelessness across Wake County, including 307 individuals living unsheltered and 743 staying in shelters or transitional housing; slightly lower than the 1,127 counted in 2025. The annual count, required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian RALEIGH, N.C. - Books became a bridge between generations Saturday as Liberation Station Bookstore hosted the BLACKOUT Author Showcase, bringing together Black authors, young readers and families for a celebration of storytelling, culture and representation. The free event took place June 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberation Station Bookstore, located at 430 Hill St. The bookstore, recognized as North Carolina's

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A Juneteenth celebration at the North Carolina Museum of Art on Friday highlighted the life and legacy of Thomas Day, a free Black cabinetmaker whose artistry shaped architectural style across North Carolina in the decades before the Civil War. Attendees gathered to learn of Day's contributions not only as an artisan, but as a businessman, community figure, and symbol of Black achievement in the antebellum

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian WAKE FOREST, N.C. - More than a century after Abraham Galloway fought for freedom, citizenship and equality, his story returned to the stage through a powerful one-man performance highlighting the life and legacy of one of North Carolina's most influential figures. On Friday, June 19, the Alston-Massenburg Center hosted "Fire of Freedom," a theatrical performance that explored the life of Galloway, an enslaved