Posts Tagged ‘North Carolina’
The 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.
Read MoreSpecial News Series: Rising Up For Justice! – What We Know About the Killing of Andrew Brown Jr. in North Carolina
The killing of a 42-year-old Black man in coastal North Carolina by sheriff’s deputies is being scrutinized by state and federal authorities, and Gov. Roy Cooper has called for a special prosecutor to take over the case from a local district attorney.
Read MoreSpecial News Series: Rising Up For Justice! – North Carolina police pepper spray, arrest peaceful protesters going to the polls
A peaceful rally and march to the polls in Graham, N.C. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 was cut short after pepper-spray was used multiple times by the police in the presence of children and elderly citizens. Several people were arrested.
Read MoreSpecial News Series: Rising Up For Justice! – Asheville, N.C., Approves Steps Toward Reparations For Black Residents
A passed resolution aims to address recent systemic issues of segregation and exclusion. It says Black people “have been excluded from full participation in the benefits of citizenship that include voting, employment, housing and health care.”
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