Biden administration sets first-ever limits on so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
(AP) The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. Officials say this will reduce exposure for […]
Read MoreBeyond the Music: Dreamville Festival’s Community Impact
By Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer Dreamville Festival, an annual event spearheaded by hip-hop artist and Fayetteville native J. Cole, has once again made waves in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina. With a reported attendance of 50,000 people each day […]
Read MoreUNC Greensboro Receives $100,000 Grant for Equity-Based Educational Programs
GREENSBORO N.C. (April 10, 2024) -UNC Greensboro (UNCG) has received a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. The grant is awarded to the African American and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) Department and is the largest grant ever received by the […]
Read More6 former Mississippi law officers sentenced in state court for torture of 2 Black men
BRANDON, Miss. (AP) – Already sentenced to federal prison, six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for torturing two Black men were sentenced Wednesday in state court. The six […]
Read MoreBlack Woman With Autism Makes History, Releases Her 30th Children’s Book
Nationwide – Ayanna Davis, an African American woman known as “Phenomenally Autistic,” has recently illustrated her 30th children’s book. She is an award-winning artist and Autism Advocate. Via her books and other initiatives, Ayanna champions for Black Autistics to gain recognition, […]
Read MoreLooking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
DALLAS (AP) – Millions of people along a narrow band in North America will look up when the sky darkens during a total solar eclipse on April 8. When they do, safety is key. Staring directly at the sun during […]
Read MoreBeyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation — and country music
LOS ANGELES (AP) – First, Beyoncé arrived at the 2024 Grammy Awards in full cowboy regalia – making a statement without saying a word. Then, during the Super Bowl, she dropped two hybrid country songs: “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” All of that heralded […]
Read MoreAMAZON MUSIC RETURNS TO DREAMVILLE FESTIVAL
Airing Exclusively Through Amazon Music Channel On Twitch, Prime Video & Amazon Music App Featuring Music Performances & Behind-the-Scenes Content With Hosts Wayno, Speedy Morman, Nyla Symone & Amber Grimes RALEIGH, NC (APRIL 3, 2024) – Global superstar J. Cole and Dreamville, […]
Read MoreDREAMVILLE FESTIVAL RELEASES 2023 ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT
RALEIGH, NC (April 2, 2024) – Global superstar J. Cole and Dreamville, the globally recognized entertainment brand and multi-platinum record label for which he cofounded, have released today Dreamville Festival’s 2023 Economic Impact Report, which puts the festival’s total economic impact at $145.9 million. In […]
Read MorePainting Hope: The Inspirational Journey of Angel YA Smith, Scenic Artist and Creative Visionary
By: Dominique Heath, Columnist Angel Yolanda Antoinette Smith, affectionately known as “The Angel”, is a remarkable North Carolinian artist and woman-to-know in the creative film industry. Known for her artistic vision and work in acclaimed films and TV shows like […]
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