Posts Tagged ‘North Carolina’
Kwanzaa Fest
Come and be part of the 39th Kwanzaa Festival, organized by the African American Dance Ensemble, as we honor the principles of family, community, and culture. Mark your calendars for January 1st at the Historic Durham Armory (212 Foster Street, Durham, NC), where doors will open at noon and performances will begin at 2:00 pm.…
Read MoreMagnolia Shoebox Lunch N Learn & Traveling While Black Immersive Experience
Magnolia Shoebox Lunch N Learn & Traveling While Black Virtual Reality Immersive Experience: A Historical Exploration to learn, reflect, and celebrate Black history, join The Historic Magnolia at Union Station in Winston-Salem, NC. Look for holiday special rate promo code through December 31st at check-out. Join us for a Cinematic Virtual Reality Experience that immerses…
Read More‘I didn’t realize the role rice played’: the ingenious crop cultivation of the Gullah Geechee people
Researchers in North Carolina used shallow sonar to scan canals for artefacts left by the Gullah Geechee people who lived in the area.
Read MoreThe Kiss
Sara Rimer writes about how the lives of two Black boys were forever changed after a false accusation that led to their arrest and torture.
Read MoreCaribmask Carnival
Caribmask showcases the rich and diverse heritage of the Caribbean islands, attracting thousands of attendees from all over the region. From the rhythmic beats of soca and reggae to the tantalizing aromas of jerk chicken and curry goat, this event offers a sensory experience that transports visitors straight to the heart of the Caribbean.
Read MoreBlack-owned children’s bookstore in North Carolina is closing over alleged threats
The owner of Liberation Station Bookstore describes how fear due to hate mail mixed with the joy opening her bookstore.
Read MoreViral video shows Black N.C. college student being led out of class in handcuffs after a dispute with her professor
A Black female student was arrested during a class at Winston-Salem State University, where she and the teacher had a disagreement.
Read MoreThese Black candidates are aiming to make Black history in 2022 midterm elections
The 2022 midterm elections are officially underway as early voting kicked off in Texas on Monday. Lee Merritt, Cheri Beasley, Anthony Brown, and Malcolm Kenyatta are all set to make Black history if successful.
Read More123 Years Later, A Funeral Is Held for a Black Man Killed in White Supremacist Massacre
Rev. William Barber II delivered the eulogy for Joshua Halsey, telling those who gathered at the cemetery that what killed Halsey is still alive today.
Read MoreTop UNC-Chapel Hill Candidate Turns Down Job Because the University Chose White Supremacy Over Nikole Hannah-Jones
It looks like the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is finding out the hard way that bending to white fragility can come at a cost.
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