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THE GUARDIAN - 'For many years, I've called myself a surrealist blues poet," says Aja Monet in her warm, deep voice. Sitting in a London cafe, the Los Angeles-based artist looks striking, with her blue braids woven up in an intricate style. She was up late uploading the final master recordings for her new album, The Color of Rain, which she says was heavily influenced by her reading around how

By Cindy Lamothe GOBankRates Working a minimum wage job can feel like constantly spinning your wheels without making any financial progress. But earning less doesn't necessarily mean building wealth and your financial dreams are off-limits, according to experts. "I've found that even with a low income, an intelligent way to grow wealth is by being careful with money," said Kelvin Wira, founder of Superpixel. "Focus on important things like rent

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer In today's economic climate, conversations often gravitate toward the hardships of the Great Depression or the anxieties of modern recessions. Yet, for those seeking a tangible example of unparalleled wealth and architectural opulence, look no further than the Biltmore Estate. This exclusive, ornate landmark offers a masterclass in detail, where every glance reveals another layer of craftsmanship and history. Tourism serves as a cornerstone of

The Conversation-A public interest group filed a U.S. federal complaint against artificial intelligence hiring tool, HireVue, in 2019 for deceptive hiring practices. The software, which has been adopted by hundreds of companies, favoured certain facial expressions, speaking styles and tones of voice, disproportionately disadvantaging minority candidates. The Electronic Privacy Information Center argued HireVue's results were "biased, unprovable and not replicable." Though the company has since stopped using facial recognition, concerns

By Dominique Heath Guest Columnist Each April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month returns with a familiar call to attention. Teal ribbons appear, statistics are shared, and conversations begin to surface again. But awareness, in practice, is often misunderstood. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, an American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. Nationally, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 6 men experience sexual violence in their lifetime.

[caption id="attachment_17287" align="alignnone" width="2560"] On April 8 the North Carolina Black Alliance hosted the Divine 9 Legislative Day, "Forging Our Future Together: Mobilizing for Maximum Impact."[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Hundreds of members of historically Black fraternities and sororities filled Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday, turning the North Carolina Black Alliance's annual Divine 9 Legislative Day into what organizers called the largest such gathering in more than

THE GUARDIAN - Afrika Bambaataa, who has died of prostate cancer aged 68, was an influential figure in the development and rise of early hip-hop. Often bracketed with Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash as one of the art form's initial innovators, he became especially associated with the use of electronic music, which he used as the backdrop to much of his output as a DJ, rapper and producer. Bambaataa's pioneering

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer From the Richard B. Harrison Branch of the Wake County Library, through Durham, Harnett, and beyond, you'll find blue and silver pinwheels swirling to spread awareness regarding Child Abuse Prevention Month. Now more than ever, we are being called to protect children both in person and online. Childhood is a shared responsibility and one life experience that unites us all. April is Child Abuse Prevention

[caption id="attachment_17222" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Advocates gather in front of the Legislative Building in Raleigh on April 8, 2026 to protest the Leandro ruling. (By Ahmed Jallow/ NC Newsline)[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Dozens of educators, parents, and community members gathered outside the North Carolina General Assembly Wednesday morning to rally in the wake of the state Supreme Court's April 2nd decision to dismiss the Leandro case, a 32-year-old lawsuit

Dana Hunsinger Benbow Indianapolis Star In football, they're called unicorns - those extraordinary players who have a toolbox of skills that make them not only versatile on the field, but a rare phenomenon to witness. Football unicorns make people stop and stare in wonder, incredulous at the feat they just saw them perform. Jaylon Smith was a football unicorn. An Indiana native, Smith won four state championships at Fort Wayne's