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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="880"] Colin Campbell / WUNC[/caption] By Colin Campbell WUNC In addition to the potential federal funding cuts that public broadcasters across the country are facing, PBS North Carolina could also lose a big chunk of its state funding this year. The Senate budget would slash $4 million of the roughly $10 million the TV network receives from the state. The House budget, meanwhile, doesn't directly target PBS

[caption id="attachment_12192" align="alignnone" width="1760"] Protesters gather during the "People's March and Rally to Stop Mass Deportations and Protect Immigrant Californians" outside the state Capitol on the first day of the new legislative session in Sacramento on Dec. 2, 2024. (Fred Greaves/CalMatters)[/caption] By Blake Montgomery The Guardian Since protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles began, false and misleading claims about the ongoing demonstrations have spread on text-based social networks. Outright

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer  The struggle against slavery in the United States began well before the Civil War. As early as 1789, organizations like the Pennsylvania Society for the Abolition of Slavery sought to improve conditions for free Blacks and abolish slavery. The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was an early attempt by Congress to manage the spread of slavery by prohibiting it north of the Missouri border. In the

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] (Photo by Aristide Economopoulos/NJ Monitor)[/caption] NC Newsline - The North Carolina House Rules Committee voted 12-10 Tuesday afternoon to pass a controversial bill that would allow individuals to carry concealed firearms without a permit. Senate Bill 50, "Freedom to Carry NC," would allow individuals who are U.S. citizens, at least 18 years of age, and not otherwise prohibited by law, to carry concealed weapons without applying

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer On Saturday, May 31st, the NC Black Alliance hosted its May edition of "The Queen's Table Brunch Series," and it was an experience that resonated deeply with the promise of its design: an intentional, exclusive gathering for women rooted in connection, culture, and profound community care. Stepping into St Mark's Church in Smithfield, NC, the vibe was calm, sincere, and fragrant florals adorned by

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer As Raleigh continues its dynamic evolution, the very land beneath our feet often holds narratives of profound depth, waiting patiently for dedicated storytellers to bring them into the light. The City of Raleigh's YouTube.com video, "Roots of Hope: Rediscovering The Legacy of John Hunter," is a masterful example of this crucial work, offering viewers an illuminating and deeply moving exploration of the Dix Park

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, the third annual North Carolina Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony was held Monday outside the Durham County Courthouse. This year marked the fourth year since Durham County Government officially recognized Juneteenth as a county holiday, and the third year the Juneteenth flag has been raised in front of county buildings. The ceremony served as the official kick-off to the 20th

Raleigh Firebirds' Daequon Antoine (3) goes up for the layup against Tampa Bay Titans' Jadrian Flores (11) during the first half. The Raleigh Firebirds and the Tampa Bay Titans had their The Basketball League playoff series in Raleigh at St. Augustine's University from May 29-June 1st 2025. The Firebirds won the series 2-1 and move onto the next round. By: Cole Houck  Contributor The Firebirds are back! As excitement builds

RALEIGH, N.C. (June 1, 2025) - (Photos by Mathias Bishop) Shaw University brought together civic and business leaders from across the region on Saturday, May 31, for the first-ever Durham UNCF Mayor's Scholarship Ball, held at the Durham Convention Center. The elegant black-tie event was co-hosted by Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams and Shaw University President Paulette R. Dillard, Ph.D., and served as a major fundraiser supporting scholarships for students pursuing

[caption id="attachment_12105" align="alignnone" width="1309"] Photos by: Mathias Bishop[/caption] Durham, NC - The Community Health & Wellness Fair, led by Dr. Wanda Boone (CEO, Together for Resilient Youth), Kearston L. Ingraham, MPH (Executive Director, Holistic Health Empowerment), Lillie A. Hill, MSN, BSN, RN (Durham Technical Community College), and Latoria Dowdy (Heaven Sent Catering), successfully gathered community members for a transformative event dedicated to youth empowerment and public health. Hosted at Durham