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By Henry Louis Gains (The Root) "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present

By: Jordan Meadows (Staff Writer) Leaders from the Center for Popular Democracy and Right to the City Action hosted a virtual press call on Thursday that unveiled the results of a housing poll conducted by HIT Strategies. The poll provided insight into the concerns of voters across the political spectrum, particularly among renters and homeowners, in key battleground states including Arizona, Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, and Nevada. During the press

Jordan Meadows (Staff Writer) In 1990, Deborah Holder, a former Flight Attendant from New York, found herself captivated by a television advertisement featuring McDonald's operator Robert Lee Dunham discussing the intricacies of owning and operating a McDonald's franchise. Intrigued by the potential of this opportunity, Deborah wanted to learn more. Through persistent daily phone calls, she eventually connected with Dunham, who generously guided her through the rigorous application process. This

According to research from the Entertainment Software Association, 70% of families have at least one child who plays video games. Mobile is becoming a critical segment of the game industry. NPD Group reports that 59% of U.S. gamers age 2+ play across devices, on dedicated gaming consoles, desktops, laptops or mobile devices. And 34% of gamers who play exclusively one system do so on a mobile device. While online gaming

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated ® Alpha Theta Omega Chapter's Build Our Economic Wealth and Empower Our Families Initiatives and Disaster Relief sponsored a program for May's Mental Health Awareness month entitled "Prioritizing the Mental Well-Being of Women in the Workforce" on May 16, 2024. The program included three panelists who shared their insight and expertise. The first panelist who was anonymous spoke from the heart about her serious condition,

By Kevin Shafer (Brigham Young University) When my oldest son was born in July of 2008, I thought I could easily balance my career and my desire to be far more engaged at home than my father and his generation were. I was wrong. Almost immediately, I noticed how social policies, schools and health care systems all make it difficult for dads to be highly involved and engaged at home.

By Ms Jheri Worldwide (Staff Writer) June first marked four years since four black men with roots in Durham, North Carolina created Old Hillside Bourbon Company. "Founded in friendship" and rooted in American history, to watch these men work together and build successfully is a testament to what the right team can do. As we all know, together, everyone achieves more. Named in honor of Hillside High School, the historic

NC NEWSLINE-Latonya Agard, executive director of NC Coalition to End Homelessness, is anxiously awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, an Oregon case testing a city ordinance that prohibits people experiencing homelessness from sleeping in public. An unfavorable ruling in the case, which is expected to be decided by the end of the month, could have severe consequences for the nearly 10,000 people in North Carolina

  Money Wise - The use of debit cards has been prevalent in the U.S. for decades, and for good reason. They offer several advantages over other forms of payment, such as cash and checks. However, they also have a few downsides - and knowing what these are might make you rethink how you're paying (at least in some cases). Since 2005, the number of debit card transactions in the

By: Jordan Meadows (Staff Writer) After weeks of heated debate and deliberation, North Carolina's GOP lawmakers have unveiled a compromise bill addressing public masking and protest regulations. Originally proposed by Senate Republicans as amendments to an existing House bill, the legislation aims to tackle concerns surrounding mask use, particularly in the context of public safety and protests. The proposed changes stem from assertions by Republicans regarding instances of mask misuse,