Black Wealth Is Increasing, But So Is The Racial Wealth Gap
The Brookings Institution According to the latest data from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, the nation’s racial wealth gap increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between 2019 and 2022, median wealth increased by $51,800, but the racial wealth gap […]
Read MoreN.C. Communities Strategize To Stem Youth Violence
CAROLINA PUBLIC PRESS-Juvenile crime stats dropped in Robeson County following the 2010 creation of the North Carolina Youth Violence Prevention Center in Lumberton. Over the following eight years, court complaints against juveniles dropped 58%, juveniles being detained by 86% and […]
Read MoreDurham Temporarily Closing Playgrounds In Five Parks To Test
NC NEWSLINE Durham Parks and Recreation is temporarily closing playgrounds today in Northgate, Walltown, East End, East Durham and Lyon Park to conduct further tests for lead contamination, the city announced this morning. Playgrounds with liners and 12 inches […]
Read MoreFayetteville would receive $50m to remove PFAS from drinking water under new bill
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – The Fayetteville Public Works Commission, whose drinking water supply has long been contaminated with PFAS, would receive $50 million in state funds to install an advanced treatment system to remove the toxic substances, according to a bill […]
Read MoreNC’s Cannabis Crossroads: Balancing Legalization And Coming Regulations
Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer With recent developments in the state commencing, North Carolina is poised for potential reform on the legalization of marijuana amid a spectrum of opinions and legislative hurdles. 2023 witnessed a flurry of proposed bills in […]
Read MoreInstagram And YouTube Are Expected Winners Of TikTok Ban
(AP NEWS)- Adult U.S. TikTok users spend an average of 54 minutes on the app on any given day, more than Instagram, Snapchat or YouTube, according to research firm eMarketer. If TikTok were to disappear, those platforms – along with […]
Read MoreNorth Carolina Legislature Reconvenes To Address Budget, Vouchers As Big Elections Approach
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – The North Carolina General Assembly begins its annual work session Wednesday with a little extra money to spend and limited pressing issues to address before key elections this fall and longtime state government leaders depart. Following […]
Read More2024 NC Black Summit, Hosted By NC Black Alliance
Ms Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer Photos by Terrence Jones, Terrence Jones Photography. The 2024 North Carolina Black Summit hosted by the North Carolina Black Alliance and sponsored by Advance Carolina was an outstanding opportunity for elected officials, community leaders, and […]
Read MoreOnce Again Students Are Leading The Charge
Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer What began as a localized movement at Columbia University in New York has morphed into a nationwide confrontation between students and administrators regarding anti-war protests and the boundaries of free speech on college campuses. Over the […]
Read MoreBlack Americans At Higher Risk For Kidney Failure
PRNewswire- A leading nonprofit health advocacy organization that provides health and wellness information that is rooted in medical expertise to the Black community – is partnering with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to spread awareness about kidney equity during National […]
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