Student arrested on campus for involvement in downtown Confederate statue removal
An N.C. Central University student in Durham was arrested Tuesday afternoon on campus on charges related to the destruction of a Confederate … Keep Reading
Sho Baraka talks unity between race and community
Christian hip-hop artist Sho Baraka was the feature panelist at an April 20 community forum sponsored by ReCity, a Durham non-profit dedicated … Keep Reading
Savannah State honors NCCU alumnus and journalist Ernie Suggs
At the 66th Southern Regional Press Institute conference, Savannah State University invited several media professionals to encourage aspiring journalists. Among the veteran … Keep Reading
A visual tribute to an unsung antagonist of black history: George Wallace
This is the third and final piece of my Black History Month series, and there is no better way to end it … Keep Reading
Wytha Balance Yoga Provides Classes For All
About five years ago Ingrid Saddler-Walker, a certified yoga instructor, spoke with a Durham VOICE reporter about her passion for yoga and … Keep Reading
A visual tribute to an unsung hero of black history: Pauli Murray
She was born as Anna Pauline Murray in Baltimore, M.D. on November 20, 1910. Her mother perished from a cerebral hemorrhage four … Keep Reading
A visual tribute to an unsung hero of black history: Fred Hampton
Too many others who have struggled for the rights of African Americans have slipped under the radar. The civil rights activist … Keep Reading
VIDEO: ‘Promises Made,’ the legacy of urban renewal in Durham
In the early 20th century Durham was home to dozens of African American businesses. Today however, Durham’s black community has now hit … Keep Reading
The rise of minority banking in Durham, Mechanics & Farmers Bank
For 109 years, the Mechanics & Farmers Bank has been a staple in the Durham community. Founder of N.C. Central University, James … Keep Reading
CenterFest Arts Festival takes over Downtown Durham
More than 140 artists showcased their handcrafted work at this year’s CenterFest Arts Festival in downtown Durham. CenterFest is North Carolina’s longest … Keep Reading