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  Matthew J. Mayhew Ohio State University Universities, often perceived as bastions of progressive thought, are increasingly reflecting the broader political polarization gripping the nation. Faculty members represent a university's core identity and mission. They express the values of the institution in numerous ways, including teaching, mentoring, advising and researching. In my research into the impact of college on student development and learning, I - and others - have found

By Ms. Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer In the heart of the American South, a quiet but urgent battle is unfolding. Historic Black towns, many founded by formerly enslaved people seeking autonomy and community, are facing an existential threat from aggressive real estate development. These communities, rich in history and cultural significance, are being targeted for their valuable land, a process that risks erasing not only homes but centuries of heritage.

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Southeast Raleigh community leader Rev. Isaiah Green has filed a class action lawsuit against Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell, alleging violations of the 14th and 15th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution-specifically concerning equal protection and voting rights. Green filed the suit around September 23, 2025, and there are 90 days to serve the summons. On Tuesday, Green told The Carolinian that Mayor Cowell had requested a

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Anna Julia Cooper, born into slavery in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1858, emerged as one of the most influential Black scholars and activists in American history.  [caption id="attachment_13530" align="alignleft" width="308"] Scurlock Studio Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History. Smithsonian Institution[/caption] The daughter of Hannah Stanley Haywood and likely the enslaver Fabius J. Haywood, Cooper's early life was marked by the inhumanity of slavery.

By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer TAYLORTOWN, N.C. - The Taylortown Police Department recently welcomed a new leader, as Chief Daniel Smith was officially sworn in to head the force. While any new appointment marks a new chapter for a town, Chief Smith's leadership is a profound reminder of what it means to serve and protect. Daniel Smith, a native of Southern Pines, has held roles in public safety from

By Ahmed Jallow NC Newsline Editors note: This is the first of a series of stories NC Newsline is doing in September for Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org On a Tuesday afternoon in July, inside The Bar Ber Shop in

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer This past Labor Day weekend, downtown Raleigh was transformed into a celebration of heritage, creativity, and community during the 16th Annual African American Cultural Festival (AACF) of Raleigh and Wake County. Drawing an estimated 50,000 attendees, the free, family-friendly event stretched across Fayetteville Street and Hargett Street and embraced this year's powerful theme: "Heritage Heartbeat: 16 Years of Rhythm." Festival organizer Pam Thompson Smith explained

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer  A wave of optimism swept through Raleigh as Fathers Forever, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering fathers, hosted a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at its newly expanded campus on Stony Brook Road.  The event on Thursday drew a crowd of supporters, community leaders, and program participants to witness a new chapter in the organization's journey.  The ceremony's keynote speaker was First Lady Anna Stein, who shared her

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Throughout the last century, Black Americans have made their voices heard not only through marches, speeches, and sit-ins, but also through a lesser-remembered yet equally powerful form of protest: the economic boycott.  These boycotts were not merely refusals to spend; they were declarations of self-worth. Black communities organizing economic resistance-refusing to support businesses that refused to hire, respect, or serve them with fairness-was vital to

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer  Veterans, and community members gathered on August 20th at a ribbon cutting event in Garner where the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System officially opened its newest and largest outpatient facility-the Garner VA Clinic, a state-of-the-art center located on Benson Road. The new facility is set to serve more than 30,000 veterans across 27 counties in Central and Eastern North Carolina, including Wake County-home to