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Republicans in Congress are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. But what does Medicaid actually do?

[caption id="attachment_11326" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Kampus Production / Pexels[/caption] NC Newsline - Republicans in Congress are eyeing $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, the joint federal-state government health care program for lower-income people. Depending on how states respond, a Republican proposal that would slash the 90% federal contribution to states' expanded Medicaid programs would end coverage for as many as 20 million of the 72 million people on Medicaid - or cost

From Slavery: The Life and Legacy of Susie King Taylor

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Born into slavery on a plantation in Georgia in 1848, Susie King Taylor overcame incredible odds to become a pioneer in education, nursing, and activism for African Americans during and after the Civil War. For the first seven years of her life, she lived on a plantation in Georgia, where education for enslaved people was strictly prohibited. However, in 1855, Susie was allowed to live

M&F Bank Celebrates The Rock Quarry Rd Reopening Location

By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer  Raleigh witnessed a vibrant celebration of community and financial empowerment as M&F Bank reopened its newly renovated Rock Quarry Road branch. The event, marking 95 years of the bank's presence in Raleigh and 118 years since M&F Banks' founding on Durham's Black Wall Street. The evening was a resounding success, showcasing M&F's commitment to local businesses and the legacy of Black entrepreneurship. The renovated

Culture of Cover-Ups: Raleigh’s Law Enforcement & It’s Unaccountability

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The dynamics between law enforcement agencies and the broader communities they serve, particularly in North Carolina and the City of Raleigh, has been a longstanding issue, especially where accountability is swept under the rug. This is particularly concerning when it involves Black males, who are disproportionately affected by excessive force, wrongful arrests, and suspicious deaths. The case of Tyrone Mason highlights this pervasive issue. In

Civil Rights Attorney Donates to First-Ever HBCU Hockey Program, Making History

In a historic move for both the world of hockey and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a prominent civil rights attorney has stepped forward with a significant donation to support the first-ever HBCU hockey program. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in diversifying the sport and providing new opportunities for Black student-athletes. The donation, made by attorney Ben Crump, will go towards funding scholarships, equipment, and operational costs for

She Touched Generations!

By Paul R. Jervay, Jr. Publisher An untold story in the history of The Carolinian is the impact of the late Brenda Hazel Yancey had on the building of the business. A native of Atlanta, Ga., she met P. R. Jervay, Sr. at Hampton University when he was an instructor in the trade school in Linotype operation. My father once told me when he saw my mother descend the stairs

SBA Sets Dates for Free National Small Biz Week Virtual Summit

GLOBE NEWSWIRE-Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and an SBA resource partner, set the dates for the 2025 National Small Business Week virtual summit. The free two-day online event will take place May 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET and registration is required. The virtual summit will feature educational workshops presented by cosponsors, access to federal resources, and networking

Ultraprocessed Foods. What Are They, And Are They Bad For You?

(AP)-In the Trump administration's quest to "Make America Healthy Again," there may be no bigger target than ultraprocessed foods. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation's new health secretary, has cited "highly chemically processed foods" as a chief culprit behind an epidemic of chronic disease in the U.S., including ailments such as obesity, diabetes and autoimmune disorders. Such foods are "poisoning" people, particularly children, Kennedy said during Senate confirmation hearings. He

Eva Clayton: A Trailblazing Politician, Advocate For Social Change

By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer Eva Clayton, born on September 16, 1934, in Savannah, Georgia, is a pioneering American politician who made history as the first African American to represent North Carolina in the United States House of Representatives since George Henry White in 1898. Clayton graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1955. In 1956, she married

North Carolina submits disaster ‘Action Plan’ for federal housing dollars

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1256"] A storm-damaged home in western North Carolina. (Photo: North Carolina Department of Commerce HUD CDBG-DR Helene recovery Action Plan)[/caption]   NC Newsline - North Carolina has submitted its Action Plan for $1.4 billion in federal disaster recovery money to address unmet housing, infrastructure and economic revitalization needs in western North Carolina, Gov. Josh Stein's press office reported Thursday. The plan was submitted to the U.S. Department