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THE GUARDIAN - Afrika Bambaataa, who has died of prostate cancer aged 68, was an influential figure in the development and rise of early hip-hop. Often bracketed with Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash as one of the art form's initial innovators, he became especially associated with the use of electronic music, which he used as the backdrop to much of his output as a DJ, rapper and producer. Bambaataa's pioneering

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer From the Richard B. Harrison Branch of the Wake County Library, through Durham, Harnett, and beyond, you'll find blue and silver pinwheels swirling to spread awareness regarding Child Abuse Prevention Month. Now more than ever, we are being called to protect children both in person and online. Childhood is a shared responsibility and one life experience that unites us all. April is Child Abuse Prevention

[caption id="attachment_17222" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Advocates gather in front of the Legislative Building in Raleigh on April 8, 2026 to protest the Leandro ruling. (By Ahmed Jallow/ NC Newsline)[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Dozens of educators, parents, and community members gathered outside the North Carolina General Assembly Wednesday morning to rally in the wake of the state Supreme Court's April 2nd decision to dismiss the Leandro case, a 32-year-old lawsuit

Dana Hunsinger Benbow Indianapolis Star In football, they're called unicorns - those extraordinary players who have a toolbox of skills that make them not only versatile on the field, but a rare phenomenon to witness. Football unicorns make people stop and stare in wonder, incredulous at the feat they just saw them perform. Jaylon Smith was a football unicorn. An Indiana native, Smith won four state championships at Fort Wayne's

NC NEWSLINE - A North Carolina House committee voted on Tuesday to approve interim recommendations to improve public safety in the state, but lawmakers say they're a long way from finishing their work on involuntary commitment. The House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety is recommending that county jails consider using telehealth as a way for medical staff to evaluate the mental health of arrestees on site, instead

NC Newsline - Millions of women could face new challenges to voting under President Donald Trump's SAVE America Act, which would require voters to prove their citizenship before casting a ballot. The federal legislation would mandate that most Americans show a birth certificate or passport to register to vote. But people with names that don't match their birth certificate in some instances could have to produce additional documents like a

AP NEWS - A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices, has spurred questions about international law and leaves doubts about whether the pressure tactic will force Tehran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened to impose the blockade after talks to further a fragile ceasefire ended without a deal this past weekend. Iran had previously halted nearly all

(Reuters) - Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, speaking in New York in March, criticised the U.S. administration for what he described as normalising the erasure of Black history, warning such policies could have ‌ripple effects elsewhere. Since his return to power, U.S. President Donald Trump has targeted U.S. cultural and historical institutions - from museums to monuments to national parks - to remove what he calls "anti-American" ideology. His declarations

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Sanford, N.C. - For Dr. Shawn E. Williams, the vision behind MINA Charter School of Lee County was never just about education-it was personal. The school was founded in honor of his mother, who passed away in 2016. "MINA" was the name she was affectionately called, and it became the inspiration behind the school's meaning: More Is Now Achievable. "What we built was rooted in

RALEIGH, N.C. - On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Raleigh Graduate Chapter of SWING PHI SWING SFI officially launched the Dr. Gwen Keith Newsome Foundation for Mental Wellness at Christian Faith Baptist Church, located at 509 Hilltop Drive. The church, led by Pastor Reverend Keith A. Darlington, served as the gathering place for community leaders, healthcare professionals, and residents united in advancing mental health awareness. Established in honor of the