North Carolina Spotlight
Enloe High School Student Heads to Washington, D.C. for Poetry Out Loud Finals
Raleigh, N.C. — Iman Dancy from Enloe High School in Wake County is headed to the national Poetry Out Loud finals in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 25. Dancy, a 10th-grader, will join more than 50 high school students from
Read MoreThe Civic Group: Voting a Priority: Educate, Organize, Mobilize
Last month I wrote about the Eastern North Carolina Civic Group’s (the Civic Group) long and storied history. Going forward I will cover the Civic Group’s efforts to lead Black communities in efforts of voting, education and economics as critical
Read MoreUSDA Director: Agriculture Census Important for Black Farmers
At first glance, King Whetstone might present an unusual visual. First, he appears younger than his 40 years—but that’s not why he might stand out. Whetstone once played basketball at Prairie View A&M University, a historically Black university and the
Read MoreGovernor Cooper Highlights NC GROW Free Community College Scholarship Proposal in Asheville
Governor Roy Cooper recently highlighted his proposed NC GROW (Getting Ready for Opportunities in the Workforce) Scholarship to help make North Carolina a Top 10 Educated state by 2025. Starting next year, students who graduated high school with a 2.0
Read MoreLive Like a Millionaire on Any Budget: Financial Success Is a Good Habit
Teacherpreneur/ Money Magnet Timolin Langin’s holistic approach to wealth building underscores her workshops, her blogs, and her writings as the author of “Mind Over Money, How to Live like a Millionaire on Any Budget” and contributing writer to “Hoarders” star,
Read MoreChuck Berry: One of the Only Musicians With a Genuine Claim to Be the Founder of a Genre
When time travel adventure Back to the Future included the conceit of the white 1980s teenager, Marty McFly, inventing rock ‘n’ roll, there was really only one song to hang it on – Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode”. Legendary is
Read MoreStill Pleading Our Own Cause: The Black Press Celebrates 190 Years
The oldest Black business industry in America began 190 years ago today. On March 16, 1827, the first edition of the “Freedom’s Journal” was published, thrusting African-Americans into the bustling publishing business. At the time, Blacks in America weren’t even
Read MoreStop the Deportation of Lilian Cardona-Perez
Show your support at Lilian’s Immigration Hearing On March 16, 2017, Lilian has a hearing at 9:30 a.m. at the Charlotte Immigration Court. She and her attorney will apply for a Stay of Removal in hopes of keeping Lilian and her family together in
Read More11th Annual People’s Moral Legislative Advocacy Day
Every year, NAACP members and Forward Together Moral Movement supporters come together from across the state to bring our demands to the People’s House on Jones St. Join us at the NC General Assembly for a day of direct advocacy at
Read MoreWhy Prison Building Will Continue Booming in Rural America
The election of Donald Trump signals an end to the recent optimism about reducing the mass imprisonment of two million U.S. citizens each year. Trump supports policies like the immigrant ban and increased stop-and-frisk that will undoubtedly lead to more
Read MoreCraven County Economic Development & Craven 100 Alliance
Craven County is the lead public sector partner with the Craven 100 Alliance. The County’s Economic Development Department staff serves as staff for the C1A. While working hand-in-hand with the Craven 100 Alliance, the County can provide certain services related
Read MoreGraham A. Barden Elementary School Clubs
Being in a club is fun! At Graham A. Barden Elementary School in Havelock, scholars can go to different clubs of their liking, which enhance their learning such as Drama, Lego, Dance/Etiquette, Safety Patrol, Yearbook, Chess, Battle of the Books
Read MoreCarolinaEast Auxiliary Offers $25,000 in Scholarships to Local High School Seniors
New Bern, N.C. – The CarolinaEast Health System Auxiliary is currently accepting scholarship applications from local high school seniors planning to pursue healthcare careers. The available $25,000.00 – being awarded through two $10,000.00 scholarships and five $1,000.00 grants – is
Read MoreDurham, N.C. Architect Shapes Nation’s View of African-American History
The National Museum of African American History and Culture has been in development for a long time, but for architect Phil Freelon it came just in time. He is an architect who prefers to design “projects that contribute to society in some way.” Freelon at 63 was the principal architect for the museum …
Read MoreLawsuit Alleges Racial Bias in Jones County Elections
Raleigh News & Observer – In an effort to give Jones County black voters a bigger voice on their local governing board, a national civil rights organization has teamed up with two North Carolina law firms to file a federal lawsuit challenging the county commissioner election process.
Read MoreFirst recorded death of a black firefighter in North Carolina was Edward Peed of Washington
Edward Peed had been a member of the Salamander Fire Co. for more than 20 years. He was 46 years old when he tragically died in the line of duty. A monument was erected by the white citizens of Washington and to this day, the monument stands at the current Fire Station.
Read MoreThe Civic Group: Leading the Way With Nearly 40 Years of Community Service
The Eastern North Carolina Civic Group (the Civic Group) has a long and storied history. It was formed in the late seventies to support historically underserved Black communities that were struggling to find ways to acquire economic and political power.
Read MoreA Real Belief in Equal Access to Opportunity: Congressman G. K. Butterfield
Congressman Butterfield is honored to call the First District of North Carolina home. Congressman G. K. Butterfield believes that if you work hard and play by the rules you deserve a fair shot at achieving the American Dream. But for
Read MoreAfrican Americans and Deadly Diabetes — 6 Symptoms That Should Never Be Ignored!
More than 29 million people in the U.S., or 9.3 percent of the population, have diabetes. African Americans have some of the highest incidence rates for diabetes, along with more complications from the disease. Diabetes is treatable, but it is
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It’s Time for Black Parents to Stand Up for the ‘Every Student Succeeds Act’
Today, across the United States in nearly every African American community, millions of parents are striving to do all that they can to ensure that their children receive the highest quality education possible. In many cities and towns, the public
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