Dr. Venus teaches black women how to turn their ‘mess into millions’ April 2, 2018 Beyond NCCU·Featured Story·Multimedia Electrifying. Perceptive. Determined. Honest. These are just a few words that aptly define Dr. Venus Opal Reese. However, beyond her four degrees Read More
VIDEO: Freelon seeks student vote at NCCU before primary October 10, 2017 Campus News·Featured Story·Multimedia Last week, Durham mayoral candidate Pierce Freelon came to N.C. Central University to encourage students to participate in the early voting process. Read More
Student arrested on campus for involvement in downtown Confederate statue removal August 16, 2017 Beyond NCCU·Campus News·Featured Story An N.C. Central University student in Durham was arrested Tuesday afternoon on campus on charges related to the destruction of a Confederate Read More
Sho Baraka talks unity between race and community April 28, 2017 Beyond NCCU·Featured Story Christian hip-hop artist Sho Baraka was the feature panelist at an April 20 community forum sponsored by ReCity, a Durham non-profit dedicated Read More
VIDEO: ‘Promises Made,’ the legacy of urban renewal in Durham February 2, 2017 Beyond NCCU·Featured Story·Multimedia In the early 20th century Durham was home to dozens of African American businesses. Today however, Durham’s black community has now hit Read More
The rise of minority banking in Durham, Mechanics & Farmers Bank September 27, 2016 Beyond NCCU·Featured Story For 109 years, the Mechanics & Farmers Bank has been a staple in the Durham community. Founder of N.C. Central University, James Read More
CenterFest Arts Festival takes over Downtown Durham September 26, 2016 Beyond NCCU·Featured Story More than 140 artists showcased their handcrafted work at this year’s CenterFest Arts Festival in downtown Durham. CenterFest is North Carolina’s longest Read More
VIDEO: NCCU book bag drive provides school supplies to local students September 21, 2016 Campus News·Multimedia On Sept. 17, N.C. Central University hosted its 11th Annual Book Bag Drive. In total, 140 bags were donated. Read More
The School of Hard Knocks Rocks March 11, 2016 Beyond NCCU·Featured Story The School of Hard Knocks is a storefront gym located at 951 East Main Street in East Durham. Bishop Arnold Harris opened Read More
Creating new rhythms in The Shed February 25, 2016 A&E·Featured Story In a secluded corner of downtown Durham hides a retro jazz club, The Shed, where musicians and young jazz lovers gather for Read More