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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="599"] (AP Photo)[/caption] THE HILL - Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday set a new record for longest floor speech in Senate history, having held the floor for 25 hours and 5 minutes to decry potential GOP spending cuts in their looming tax bill and policies put in place by the Trump administration. Booker, the No. 4 member of Democratic leadership, wrapped up at 8:05 p.m. EDT Tuesday,

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer For Glendale "Bo" Gibbs, his time on the basketball courts of New Bern High School in the early 1980s was marked by hard work, perseverance, and unforgettable matchups with one of the greatest basketball players in history, Michael Jordan. "I played against him every year. He started on junior varsity, and I did too," Gibbs said. Their first meeting on the court was during their

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed his intention to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targets funding for programs that advance "divisive narratives" and "improper ideology," the latest step in a broadside against culture he deems too liberal. Trump claimed there has been a "concerted and widespread" effort over the past decade to rewrite American history by replacing "objective facts" with a

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