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(AP)-The expression “stay woke” started out as an affirmation for African Americans. In the past decade it has been used by some Republicans – and some Democrats – as a pejorative for people thought to be too “politically correct,” another […]

It is a common myth that important elections only take place every 2 or 4 years. Local elections often take place every year, and because turnout is lower, your vote can actually make even more of a difference.  America has […]

Charlotte, NC-The Charlotte Chapter of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame proudly announces that Jevon Draft, a dedicated Mass Communications student at Shaw university in Raleigh, NC, has been awarded a $750 NBRHOF, Charlotte Chapter Scholarship. Mr. Draft was […]

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In a continuation of a growing national movement for justice and equity, the Moral Monday Movement, led by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Repairers of the Breach, launched a coordinated wave of protests […]

By Jheri Hardaway  Staff Writer This year at Earn Your Leisure’s InvestFest, one of the vendors that stood out the most had a product that most of the population needs but is not widely produced. It stops girls from going […]

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AP) – A mass shooting that shattered the evening tranquility of a picturesque, seaside town in North Carolina was a “highly premeditated” attack that left three people dead and five injured, police said Sunday. The suspect who allegedly […]

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On last Thursday evening, the Wake County Public Library hosted a thought-provoking presentation that honored the complex journeys of early African American actresses in Hollywood.  The presentation was delivered by Dr. Charlene Regester, a renowned […]

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer RALEIGH, NC – William Peace University (WPU) announced last week it has received the largest single gift in the institution’s history: a $5 million donation from the estate of alumna Mrs. Peggy (Garner) Britt, class […]

RALEIGH, NC – September 14th marked the 3rd annual “Prostate Cancer Awareness Sunday” at Christian Faith Baptist Curch in Raleigh, NC. Christian Faith member Doctor Leroy Darkes plays guitar there regularly during worship. But Dr. Darkes is also president of […]

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Raleigh’s streets came alive Sunday afternoon as La Fiesta del Pueblo, the Triangle’s largest celebration of Latin American culture, returned for its 31st year.  Held annually as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the cultural event […]