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By: Ms. Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer In the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, a beacon of hope shines brightly, offering support and fostering understanding. That beacon is "The Encouraging Place," an organization dedicated to empowering women, uplifting families, and bridging racial divides. Recently, The Carolinian connected with Regelyn "Reggie" Edwards, the driving force behind this unique initiative, to learn more about its inspiring mission and impact. "The Encouraging Place" is

NEW YORK (AP) - Allison Burk's teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A family doctor suggested ADHD testing, which led to an unexpected discovery: The teen had ADHD, and Burk did too. During her daughter's evaluation, Burk thought, "Wait a minute. This sounds familiar," she recalled. "I was able to piece together that this might be something I was experiencing,"

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer On Tuesday, East Raleigh saw a landmark event in its fight against homelessness and poverty with the grand opening of King's Ridge, a 100-unit affordable housing community spearheaded by CASA (Community Alternatives for Supportive Abodes), a nonprofit organization focused on ending homelessness in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The community, which has been years in the making, was designed not only to provide homes

[caption id="attachment_10620" align="alignnone" width="1024"] AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 05: Jerry Beasley (L) and Michael Bolton help a neighbor remove a tree from their yard after it was knocked over as Hurricane Helene passed through the area on October 05, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. The Hurricane has left over 200 people dead across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)[/caption] By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer

[caption id="attachment_10309" align="alignnone" width="981"] Damage from Hurricane Helene (AP Photos)[/caption] (AP NEWS) There's the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. What to take and what to leave behind when ordered to evacuate? Will your house still be there? Later, for many, there's the grief and pain of actually losing a home, the countless threads of daily life woven there, the sense

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has taken a significant step towards fostering greater community engagement and ensuring educational excellence with the launch of its Superintendent's Advisory and Advocacy Alliance, affectionately known as the "Triple-A Team." This initiative marks a commitment to collaborative leadership and promises to be a powerful force for positive change within the district of 199 schools and more than

  By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Harvard University abruptly terminated staff contributing to the research component of its Slavery Remembrance Program on January 23, leaving employees without notice and sparking outrage about the institution's commitment to its $100 million Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery Initiative. The decision comes during a national wave of setbacks to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) efforts, widespread layoffs of minority employees, and actions by

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - There is a new call to boycott mega-retailer Target after the store rolled back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. "I am calling for a 40-day fast from Target," Dr. Jamal Bryant of New Birth Cathedral told his congregation on Sunday. The announcement sent shockwaves through corporate America. Bryant said the fast or boycott would begin on March 5. "Racist America doesn't respond to speeches it

Durham, N.C. - On January 25, 2024, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) showcased its basketball dominance in a doubleheader against South Carolina State University (SCSU) in regular-season MEAC action at McDougald-McLendon Arena. The women's and men's teams both secured significant victories, extending their respective winning streaks and exciting home fans. Lady Eagles Soar Past Lady Bulldogs The NC Central women's basketball team delivered a commanding 71-56 victory over South Carolina

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer The North Carolina Museum of History's Annual African American Cultural Celebration (AACC) once again proved to be a vibrant and enriching experience, drawing crowds to its 24th iteration. Serving as the statewide kickoff to Black History Month, this year's event, held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, offered a powerful testament to the enduring contributions of African Americans to North Carolina's history and culture. While