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The Conversation - Americans typically commemorate the nation's birthday with hot dogs and hamburgers. Instead, I think we should mark the 250th anniversary of the United States with a hearty bowl of pepper pot stew. In the 18th and 19th centuries, pepper pot stew was a popular street food. A dish of Afro-Caribbean origin, it was typically made with tripe and other cheap cuts of meat mixed with vegetables, hot

By Dominique Heath Staff Writer KNIGHTDALE, N.C. - Music filled Knightdale Station Park while dancers took the stage, spoken word artists shared stories and residents joined together in celebration during the Town of Knightdale's annual African American Festival on June 13. Held in recognition of Juneteenth, the festival transformed the park into a showcase of African American culture through live performances, food, art and community engagement. Despite temperatures climbing into

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Kamal Bell, a North Carolina farmer, educator and founder of Sankofa Farms, delivered a talk Tuesday at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, offering a personal and historically grounded look at agriculture, food systems and the future of farming. Bell, who describes himself as a "Food Systems Architect," spoke about his journey into agriculture, the structural challenges facing farmers today, and the

By Andrea Bradford Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks a significant milestone in American history, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The day derives its name from a combination of "June" and "nineteenth," the date in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery in the

  By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The North Carolina Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NCCAHT) hosted its statewide "Collective Impact: NC Anti-Trafficking Conference" on Tuesday at Campbell University's Oscar N. Harris Student Union in Buies Creek. The one-day event included service providers, law enforcement, educators and community leaders from across the state to strengthen collaboration and develop a more unified response to what experts describe as a complex and rapidly evolving

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer There is a distinct, palpable energy that fills the room when our community gathers to pour into our young people. It is an atmosphere where preparation meets opportunity, and where historic traditions form the foundation for future success. That exact excellence was on full display at the "Young Men Leading With Purpose" Beautillion, hosted by the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Rho

WUNC NEWS - The city of Durham has announced Stage 2 water restrictions will go into effect starting next Monday as drought conditions worsen. It comes as two of the city's drinking water reservoir levels-Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir-have dropped. What you should know about Stage 2 Water Restrictions in Durham: No spray irrigation of landscapes with city water is allowed. No drip irrigation of landscapes. Car washing is

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer When the Carolina Hurricanes hoisted the Stanley Cup on Sunday night, completing a 3-0 shutout of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6, the celebration belonged to the whole locker room. Jordan Staal, 37, took the Conn Smythe. Brandon Bussi got his first career playoff shutout. Rod Brind'Amour got his name on the Cup a second time, this time as a coach. The team that

[caption id="attachment_18312" align="alignnone" width="1001"] Screenshot[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A series of events across Raleigh this month has brought together Black leaders, organizers, and community members to focus on advocacy, youth development, and long-term political engagement. On Tuesday, the organization Black Voters Matter hosted a day of advocacy at the North Carolina General Assembly, centered on the leadership and voices of Black men. Organizers described the gathering as both

[caption id="attachment_18419" align="alignnone" width="980"] In this Nov. 25, 2019 file photo, Alderman Robin Rue Simmons, 5th Ward, proposes a reparations fund during a City Council meeting in Evanston, lll.[/caption] (AP)-The federal government on Tuesday asked a judge to halt the United States' first reparations program that offered Black people in a small Illinois city $25,000 for 20th century race-based housing discrimination, joining an existing lawsuit that called the program unconstitutional.