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The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink. The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications decades ago because a study […]

The Guardian – Authorities in Kentucky are investigating racist Ku Klux Klan (KKK) flyers telling immigrants to “leave now” and “avoid deportation” that were discovered in multiple cities over the past few days. The flyers, which were found in Ludlow, […]

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA  In one of his final acts in office, President Joe Biden posthumously pardoned Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., a seminal figure in the civil rights movement, whose advocacy for Black nationalism and self-reliance left an indelible […]

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Settled along Rock Quarry Road, a modest yet surprisingly spacious building is surrounded by old televisions, washing machines, children’s clothes and toys, and cans of food-an image that perfectly captures the essence of Helping Hand […]

The Conversation – Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, at the age of 91, was one of the most influential musicians in U.S. history. You might think such a notable figure would factor prominently in American music classrooms. […]

    By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Dr. E. Lavonia Ingram Allison, a towering figure in Durham’s civil rights movement, passed away at the age of 94 on January 7, 2025. Known for her boldness and deep sense of justice, […]

Notice: ReproductiveRights.gov Appears to Be Offline The government website ReproductiveRights.gov, which provided crucial information about abortion access, reproductive health care, and patients’ rights, is currently inaccessible. The site, launched in 2022 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, […]

  Stateline-The minimum wage will increase in nearly half the states this year even as the federal wage floor remains stuck at $7.25 per hour. In many states, the minimum wage is automatically adjusted upward as inflation rises. But voters […]

NCHealthNews – Charlotte Sparks likes to get her hair done at Empire Beauty School. It gives students a chance to practice what they’re learning, the 84-year-old Greensboro resident said. On the weekend before Christmas, the school’s beauty salon also offered […]

  By: Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer Growing up in North Carolina, I was taught and strongly encouraged to appreciate the beauty around us. From the vibrant wildflowers lining our highways to the kaleidoscope of colors as leaves changed each […]