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By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer  Long before the Civil Rights Movement reshaped the American legal and cultural landscape, four pioneering African American athletes shattered the NFL's color barrier in 1946. This moment occurred a full year before Jackie Robinson broke into Major League Baseball, yet their names remain far less recognized in the national memory. The National Football League had briefly seen African American players in its early years, most

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1440"] (AP Photos/Seth Wenig)[/caption] SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Most airports around the United States operated smoothly Wednesday as new REAL ID requirements took effect because travelers without the updated document were still allowed to move through security easily. Those without the IDs were given flyers informing them that going forward they would need to present REAL ID or other federally accepted ID for air travel within the U.S.

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer The Carolinian is proud to introduce a remarkable individual in our ongoing Citizen Spotlight series - a feature dedicated to highlighting the everyday heroes who weave the fabric of our North Carolina communities. This week, we had the privilege of speaking with Daphne Moore, someone whose journey is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the profound impact one person can have. Daphne graciously shared

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer  In October 2023, a five-member team of higher education professionals arrived at St. Augustine University (SAU) on behalf of its accreditor-the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS)-to evaluate the university's finances and leadership. Their findings: the university faced "dire and fundamental financial challenges," and its board of trustees lacked even the most basic systems for risk evaluation and fiscal oversight. The

[caption id="attachment_11662" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Rendering of Mission Mobile Medical's new electric vehicle MARCUS[/caption] By Will Atwater NC Health News Rural residents often face significant barriers to accessing health care. Power outages, challenging travel and extreme weather events - such as hurricanes, heat waves and floods - only worsen the challenges posed by limited access to clinics and medical specialists. This scenario recently played out in western North Carolina, where Hurricane

[caption id="attachment_11647" align="alignnone" width="1170"] North Carolina A&T State University | NC A&T[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at HBCUs. While not the first executive action of its kind-every president since Jimmy Carter has issued HBCU-related orders-Trump's new directive arrives as Harvard University sued the Trump administration after it froze $2.3bn in federal

  By Ms Jheri Worldwide | Staff Writer Cary, North Carolina, the aroma of authentic, heartwarming soul food is in the air. Nana Morrison's, a cherished family-owned restaurant with deep roots in the south, has officially opened its doors in Cary, bringing its celebrated recipes and vibrant family spirit to the Triangle. In an exclusive interview, Shawn Morrison, the passionate co-founder of Nana Morrison's alongside his wife, shared the incredible

Photos By Jimmy Boston By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer  Last Thursday, the Southeast Raleigh High School class of 2025 was able to Connect The Dots. Connect The Dots organization hosted its 3rd annual Southeast Raleigh Senior Day. The energy was high as graduating seniors engaged in a day brimming with insightful panels, valuable networking opportunities, and exciting prizes that included a $1,000 scholarship, gift cards, stylish sneakers, and even

By Brian Burns  WUNC This past weekend, downtown Durham was taken over by the inaugural Biscuits & Banjos Festival, a celebration of Black artists and creators and the brainchild of Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning, North Carolina-born artist Rhiannon Giddens. The festival featured musical performances, documentary screenings, lectures, dance parties, and of course, biscuits. With this being the first-ever festival of its kind, you'd expect some logistical hiccups throughout the weekend

By Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer North Carolina's 2024 Supreme Court race has morphed into a sprawling legal and constitutional battle that now spans state and federal courts. On Tuesday, a three-judge panel from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 ruling blocking North Carolina from launching its planned ballot-curing process. This halt immediately affected roughly 1,400 military, overseas, and "Never Resident" voters whose ballots remain in legal