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Section 8 is a federal housing Program that provides rental assistance for participating low-income families. However, it is also possible to use Section 8 to buy a home under some circumstances. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows families to use a portion of their rent to buy a home if they meet program requirements. Families can get help with down payments, closing costs, and lower interest rates.

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer Shaw University holds a unique and vital place in the history of legal education in North Carolina and throughout the South. Founded in 1865, Shaw University stands as a testament to the vision and determination of its founders, and its legacy continues to resonate today. Often called the "Mother of all Southern HBCUs," Shaw provided the foundation upon which many other historically Black colleges

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide | Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_11434" align="alignleft" width="184"] Photo: Roland Martin[/caption] Are you following Roland Martin's Black Star Network on YouTube? Roland Martin's Black Star Network  YouTube channel is a must-follow for anyone seeking insightful and culturally relevant content. The network's flagship show, Roland Martin Unfiltered, delivers daily news and commentary from Washington, DC, covering a broad spectrum of topics including politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports,

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer As homeowners in North Carolina face escalating insurance premiums, experts continue to grapple with the underlying reasons behind these hikes. The situation has become increasingly dire, with some homeowners seeing double-digit percentage increases in just a few years. According to Travis Fain, a communications consultant with the North Carolina Rate Bureau, these rising premiums are part of a broader national trend. "If you look at

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, seen here speaking to reporters as he unveiled his two-year budget proposal on March 19, 2025, says North Carolina will appeal a recent Trump administration decision to reduce federal funding to areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC Newsline - North Carolina will appeal FEMA's decision to end their 100% cost-share for Hurricane Helene debris cleanup and emergency services,

Nationwide - Choates Family of Companies, a Black-owned international, multi-generational US-based construction firm that spans more than five decades, has opened its first international office in Nairobi, Kenya. The opening of this new office has cemented its position as a global leader in infrastructure, real estate, investments, digital currency and blockchain, energy, commodity trading, and advisory services. Under the dynamic leadership of its founder and CEO Darrell Choates Sr. and

By Molly Grace | Business Insider Last year, mortgage rates were supposed to go down a lot. But in spite of some big drops in the fall of 2024, rates ended the year close to where they started. What will happen in 2025? Most forecasts expect mortgage rates to go down slightly this year. But there's a lot of uncertainty in the economic outlook right now, especially regarding tariffs, which

[caption id="attachment_11347" align="alignnone" width="2560"]  [/caption] By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer Names are more than mere labels; they carry the weight of history, culture, and identity. For African Americans, names have long been a way to assert individuality, heritage, and pride. Yet, throughout history, names such as Lynishia, Laquisha, Shaqueen, Marquise, Neveah, Lucinda, and Felicia have sometimes been unfairly labeled as "black" or even "ghetto." These names are far more

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide | Staff Writer  Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, the minds behind the "Earn Your Leisure" platform, have delivered another powerful piece of content with their debut book, "You Deserve to Be Rich." This isn't just another dry financial guide; it's a relatable and empowering journey through the complexities of wealth building, tailored explicitly to the Black community. The book opens with a series of vignettes that

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1200"] "Your average person is really taking on a lot of the cost of litter," said Nancy Lauer, a staff scientist at Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. "Nonprofits, who could be focusing on other things, are instead spending time on litter cleanups." Durham's Third Fork Creek, pictured here, is a site of ongoing volunteer efforts. Credit: Will Atwater/NC Health News[/caption] NC Health News - On Saturday,