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By: Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer In an era dominated by digital interactions, the importance of face-to-face connection remains paramount. Debra Mathis annual master connector event, exemplified by the recent LinkedIn Local Raleigh Triangle gathering on March 13th at the NC State McKimmon Center, served as a powerful reminder of this fundamental truth. The event, a vibrant hub of local businesses and community leaders, transcended the limitations of virtual networking.

By: Ms. Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer The North Carolina State Archives' audio-visual collection presented highlights from Raleigh's Black history on March 6th. Roots to Resilience: Remembering Black Raleigh was a powerful presentation featuring historical footage, photographs, and audio recordings that showcased the significant contributions and experiences of Black residents in Raleigh over time. With trivia, impactful images, and fascinating facts, this presentation was very eye-opening and encouraging. Knowing our past

Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer In recent years, the religious landscape of the United States has undergone a profound shift. Religion, which has long been a powerful influence in American society, is facing a slow but unmistakable decline in adherence, especially in certain regions like North Carolina. Yet even as the proportion of Americans identifying as Christian continues to shrink, the trend appears to have leveled off in recent years, revealing

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer Embark on another adventure with The Carolinian as we continue our 'A Day In...' series, designed to guide you through the diverse and welcoming cities of North Carolina and beyond. Our journey resumes in Little Washington, where we'll highlight the restaurants, historic landmarks, and local businesses that make this town a treasure. Consider this your ongoing guide to exploring the best of our state. 

Janet Jeffries | Contributor In Celebration of Black History Month, Ligon's Program Coordinator, Megan Retseck invited  Alumni to be a part of a two-day round table discussion.  February 24th and February 27th 2025 were two days 2 days of successful  conversations between Ligon's Magnet Middle School students and Alumni. February 24th Alumni participants were Joseph Ratliff, Claude Lee, Geneva Rogers, Patricia Nwosu, Charles Revis, Linda Mial. and Janet Jones.  We

By Greg Childress NC Newsline Lisa Boccetti and Bob Williams beamed with pride as they shared the culmination of a year's-long work to identify Wake County deeds that contain racially restrictive covenants. The covenants shaped city and county housing patterns and led Raleigh to grow into what has been described as an "intentionally segregated city." The married couple of more than 40 years and a small army of volunteers combed

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com A new 2025 Side Hustle Survey from LendingTree shows that nearly half of Americans, 44 percent, have a side hustle, with many depending on the extra income to cover basic expenses. The findings reflect the financial strain millions face as wages remain stagnant and the cost of living continues to rise. Among those with a side hustle, 43 percent say they need the additional income

  Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer Hundreds of scientists, students, and community members gathered at Raleigh's Halifax Mall on Friday afternoon for the "Stand Up for Science" rally, protesting the Trump administration's proposed cuts to federal science funding. The demonstration, part of a nationwide series of protests from San Francisco to Washington D.C., stems from concerns over the future of scientific research, education, and public health in the face of severe

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer In Barbados, on February 27, 1890, a girl was born who would go on to champion the cause of equality in ways that were as quiet as they were revolutionary.  At the age of thirteen, Staupers and her parents, Pauline and Thomas Doyle, made a life-changing move from Barbados to Harlem, New York. A diligent and driven student, Mabel's academic pursuits led her to Freedmen's

  BOLIGEE, Ala. - Green lights flickered on the wireless router in Barbara Williams' kitchen. Just one bar lit up - a weak signal connecting her to the world beyond her home in the Alabama Black Belt. Next to the router sat medications, vitamin D pills, and Williams' blood glucose monitor kit. "I haven't used that thing in a month or so," said Williams, 72, waving toward the kit. Diagnosed