NCCU students encouraged to join Geer Cemetery cleanups
Geer Cemetery, now in a dilapidated state, was the initial resting place of the Rev. Augustus Shepard, father of N.C. Central University … Keep Reading
Mr. Fries Man: Black women-owned franchise sweeps the Triangle
The Black two-woman team opens the first Mr. Fries Man franchise in the state of North Carolina. … Keep Reading
NCCU School of Law graduate and former interim dean Elaine O'Neal takes the oath as Durham's first Black female mayor at city hall on Monday, Dec. 6. Photo Courtesy of the City of Durham
NCCU law graduate becomes Durham’s first Black female mayor
This past Monday, Elaine O'Neal -- an N.C. Central University School of Law graduate and former interim dean -- said she looks … Keep Reading
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
From Eagle to oysters
After graduating from N.C. Central University 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in geography Ryan Bethea taught social studies to 8th graders in … Keep Reading
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
‘Eaglelette’ cow sculpture moseys across campus to FAB annex
Recently, N.C. Central University has changed the location of a work of art that has been on the school’s radar since 2012: … Keep Reading
Dr. Venus teaches black women how to turn their ‘mess into millions’
Electrifying. Perceptive. Determined. Honest. These are just a few words that aptly define Dr. Venus Opal Reese. However, beyond her four degrees … Keep Reading
VIDEO: Freelon seeks student vote at NCCU before primary
Last week, Durham mayoral candidate Pierce Freelon came to N.C. Central University to encourage students to participate in the early voting process. … Keep Reading