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Black Military Service during the Revolutionary War [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="280"] Agrippa Hull Continental Army veteran[/caption] Sentiment against the institution of slavery reached a peak in the year leading up to the Revolutionary War. Such vocal criticisms of slavery would not be heard again in the United States until the abolitionists of the Antebellum Era. Thousands of Native Americans and Blacks paid close attention to the colonial crisis. African Americans,

  EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 29, 2025) - As online learning in higher education continues to grow at an exponential rate, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among those leading the way with nine nationally recognized high-quality programs. Three of N.C. A&T's undergraduate programs and six of its graduate programs are included in U.S. News and World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs rankings, with two among the top

[caption id="attachment_10563" align="alignnone" width="1440"] (AP PHOTO/ALEX BRANDON)[/caption] NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump wasted little time this week trying to assign blame for the nation's deadliest air disaster in more than two decades. Among his chief targets: An FAA diversity hiring initiative he suggested had undermined the agency's effectiveness. "But certainly for an air traffic controller, we want the brightest, the smartest, the sharpest. We want somebody that's psychologically superior," Trump said at

By George Charles Darley, Aljazeera On a cold December morning in 1931, a short, elderly Black woman set out on a 24km (15-mile) walk from her homestead in Alabama, United States, on a quest for justice. The long trek to the court in Selma was no small undertaking for a person in her mid-70s. But Matilda McCrear was determined to go and make her legal claim for compensation for the

Orginal Source: NCPedia.org Colonial legacies Slavery has been part of North Carolina's history since its colonization by Europeans in the late 1600s and early 1700s. Many of the first enslaved people in North Carolina were brought to the colony from the West Indies or other surrounding colonies, but a significant number were brought from Africa. Records were not kept of the tribes and homelands of enslaved African people, so it

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer  The vibrant arts scene in North Carolina's Triangle region was fully displayed at the recent Triangle African American Theater Preview 2025 event at the Raleigh Little Theatre. This showcase previewed an exciting lineup of upcoming productions. From beloved classics like The Color Purple, Jitney by August Wilson, and even a Caribbean-infused reimagining of The Little Mermaid, our area theaters offer a wealth of opportunities

  RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) - Base rates for North Carolina homeowners' insurance premiums will increase on average by about 15% by mid-2026 as part of a settlement reached by the state Insurance Department and the industry. The agreement announced Friday by state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey contrasts with the January 2024 request by the North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents insurance companies, seeking a 42.2% overall average increase. Causey, an

By: Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer  Founded in 2023, Durham Vintage Collective quickly became a standout destination for vintage lovers in Durham, North Carolina. The Collective's curated selection is a dream come true for fans of all things retro. Whether you're looking for charming home décor, statement fashion pieces, or obscure collectibles, the store has something to surprise and delight you. From eclectic keychains that span decades to vintage Barbies and

By: Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer  The 45th Annual Triangle Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast took place this week, bringing together hundreds across the region to celebrate Dr. King's legacy. This year's theme, "Mission Possible: The Power of Justice and Radical Love," set the tone for a powerful morning of reflection, unity, and action. The breakfast, hosted by Capitol Broadcasting Company and coordinated by the Triangle MLK Committee, has

WASHINGTON (AP) - Nothing doctors prescribed controlled Michael Garrity's dangerously high blood pressure - until they zapped away some nerves on his kidneys. If that sounds weird, well, kidneys help regulate blood pressure in part through signals from certain nerves. The new treatment disrupts overactive renal nerves. "My blood pressure would spike and I'd run out of breath and feel tired, and that doesn't happen anymore," said Garrity, 62, of