Black-owned Durham dance studio nurtures next generation of dancers
At the heart of Historic Black Wall Street in downtown Durham resides Empower Dance Studio. The black female-owned dance studio not only … Keep Reading
Hip-hop aerobics dances into Holton
Every Thursday evening, Durham Parks and Recreation hosts their free hip-hop aerobics class led by Rukea Womack and Rictice McKiver on the … 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
With fewer than 300 red wolves alive today, three rare pups born at NC museum
DURHAM — Their eyes are still tightly shut and they can't quite howl just yet, but Durham is welcoming three new wolf … Keep Reading
Community block party welcomes new chancellor Akinleye to the nest
N.C. Central University commemorated the installment of its 12th chancellor, Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, with a block party on Tuesday, September 26. … Keep Reading
Black colleges finally get a White House voice
Johnathan Holifield, a consulting firm co-founder and former National Football League player, was named Monday, Sept. 25, to lead the Trump administration's … Keep Reading
Historically-black college meeting is on, White House says
The White House will not postpone a conference on historically-black colleges this month, rejecting calls from African-American lawmakers who said President Donald … 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
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
VIDEO: NCCU book bag drive provides school supplies to local students
On Sept. 17, N.C. Central University hosted its 11th Annual Book Bag Drive. In total, 140 bags were donated. … Keep Reading