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By: Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer In the early 19th century, a significant political conflict emerged over forming new U.S. states from the territory the United States had acquired from France in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. The controversy revolved around whether these new states would be "free" states, where slavery would be outlawed as in the Northern states, or "slave" states, where slavery would remain legal as in the Southern states.

By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer On Thursday, the City of Raleigh Museum played host to an inspiring and educational event led by Wanda Cox-Bailey, a retired librarian and president of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Triangle Chapter. Cox-Bailey, who has dedicated her life to preserving the memories and oral histories of the Southeast community in Raleigh, gave attendees an intimate look at the history of African American literature,

Wake County Public Libraries invites readers of all ages to put their creativity to the test in a special bookmark-designing contest as part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program. The contest runs throughout March, and winning designs will be printed and distributed at all 23 Wake County libraries this summer. This year's theme, "Color Our World," encourages participants to create original bookmarks that celebrate the joy of reading and the

On February 28, 2025, former Councilman Brad Thompson and his wife, Dorothy Thompson, proudly presented the inaugural Southeast Raleigh Awards. The event recognized outstanding individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the Southeast Raleigh community. Six prestigious awards, named after local pioneers, were presented: The Charles W. Ward Leadership Award The Elizabeth B. Cofield Leadership Award The Fred J. Carnage Political Leadership Award The Jessie Copeland Advocacy Leadership

WASHINGTON (AP) - Most of America "springs forward" Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening light together knock your body clock out of whack - which means daylight saving time can usher in sleep trouble for weeks or longer. Studies have even found

By Ms Jheri Worldwide | Staff Writer On Sunday, February 23rd, at the Friday Conference Center at UNC Chapel Hill, Dr. Sonny Kelly delivered a tour-de-force performance of "The Talk," a one-man show that transcends mere storytelling and becomes a visceral experience. Set against the stark backdrop of the tragic deaths of Trayvon Martin and Freddie Gray, Kelly's work delves into the deeply personal and universally resonant "talk" between an

By Dr Amir Khan Aljazeera The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is upon us and people across the world are fasting as well as spending much of their time contemplating and praying. During Ramadan, adult Muslims who observe the fast are not to eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. Of course, the length of time a person fasts for varies depending on where in the world they live as

Anatomy Fashion Show is a trademarked program of Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity, Inc. benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  Since 2012, PhiDE students have been walking the runway in campus ballrooms to showcase different artists' renditions of the human body.  Models wear spandex and are painted head-to-toe with paint. Students from community organizations join as models, painters, performers and audience members. Those in the audience are joined by families, advisors

      By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer Rosalind Brewer, a Detroit native, has had a career filled with groundbreaking achievements, becoming one of the most influential business leaders in the world. Born in 1962, Brewer was the youngest of five children in a working-class family and the first generation in her family to attend college. With an inclination toward math and science, Brewer initially aspired to become a

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Cornrows are a hairstyle that holds deep cultural significance within the Black community. The style, named after the agricultural fields, dates back centuries and carries rich ties to African traditions. But did cornrows also serve as a method of covert resistance, allowing slaves to communicate, gain freedom, and preserve their cultural identity? The precise role of cornrows in aiding escapes during slavery is debated. Cornrows