Professor Yaba Blay celebrates black girl magic at educational seminar
Dr. Yaba Blay, a professor at N.C. Central University, promised a room full of eagerly awaiting professional black women an evening of … Keep Reading
FDA cracks down on e-cigarette makers amid ‘epidemic of nicotine addiction’ among youth
Responding to an "epidemic of nicotine addiction" among young Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday announced a comprehensive crackdown … Keep Reading
Seasonal affective disorder may be cause of “summertime sadness”
Some people look forward to cool, breezy October days at the park watching colorful leaves fall because they're looking forward to the … Keep Reading
NCCU senior’s loss kickstarts recovery effort for Jacksonville school
Even though she lost her childhood home during Hurricane Florence, one N.C. Central University student has turned her tragedy into recovery for … Keep Reading
‘Incredibly grim’ prognosis on global warming also carries clarion call for action
A major new report on global warming makes a chilling prediction: Without swift and sweeping worldwide intervention, some devastating effects of climate … Keep Reading
New details, questions from 911 calls in DeAndre Ballard shooting
As the N.C. Central Community tirelessly searches for answers, two 911 calls, released Friday by the Durham Police Department, gave more insight … Keep Reading
Walkout protest for DeAndre Ballard emphasizes on-campus support
N.C. Central University students and faculty members walked out of class Monday morning to meet in the library bowl in solidarity against … Keep Reading
Michael Jordan describes why Florence moved him to contribute $2 million
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan thought about all the spots that made Wilmington home growing up and was moved to dramatic action. … Keep Reading
North Carolina’s rivers are subsiding, but the threat to health persists
Most rivers that surged to flood levels in North Carolina this week are beginning to subside, but many remain at major flood … Keep Reading
Extra hurricane relief cash could wait until after elections
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has more than enough money to assist states hit by Hurricane Florence and likely won’t need Congress … Keep Reading