Sports Spotlight: The First Black Trailblazers In NFL History
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 […]
Read MoreMost airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement
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 […]
Read MoreCitizen Spotlight: Daphne Moore on Finding Purpose & Impact
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 […]
Read MoreWhat’s Going on With SAU? Part 1
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 […]
Read MoreMeeting Patients Where They Are: NC Mobile Medicine in rural NC
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 […]
Read MorePersistent Inequities with HBCU Funding
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 […]
Read MoreNana Morrison’s Brings Beloved Soul Food Flavors to Town of Cary
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 […]
Read MoreSoutheast Raleigh Seniors Shine at Connect The Dots Event
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 […]
Read MoreBiscuits & Banjos: An Unforgettable Weekend of Black Culture
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 […]
Read MoreA Legal Firestorm Erupts Over N.C. Supreme Court Race
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 […]
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