Akilah Davis
I joined the WTVD news team in July of 2017 serving the Fayetteville-Fort Bragg community as Bureau Reporter. In February of 2021, I accepted a new role as WTVD's first Race & Culture Reporter. My focus is covering disparities in marginalized communities. Occasionally, you will find me covering general assignment stories.
My professional journey in North Carolina has been quite a ride. I watched as thousands traveled to Raeford, North Carolina to pay tribute to George Floyd, whose death sparked a global social justice movement. Since then, I've used data to bring stories to life highlighting inequities in housing, education, etc. While in Illinois, I covered the fiscal crisis, heroin epidemic's impact on newborns in Central Illinois and former President Barack Obama's 2012 watch party.
A Chicago native, I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Master's from the University of Illinois at Springfield. I am also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
I am proud to call North Carolina home and remain committed to sharing your stories. You can reach me here or on social media.
Akilah's Stories
Durham mom sues after apartment laundry room death: 'Should still have my son'
The complaint alleges that Jason Pulliam and another tenant became trapped inside the building's laundry room and were unable to get out.
Out! Raleigh Pride returns with expanded 3-day 'Love is Everyone's' themed weekend festival
Organizers with the LGBT Center of Raleigh say the expanded three‑day festival is about more than music, food and entertainment.
Haitian community react to SCOTUS ruling on Temporary Protected Status: 'No Haiti to go back to'
"They are hardworking people. They are taxpayers. Business owners."
Most victims are young Black men: New data shapes Durham's violence reduction plan
Durham's first‑ever Gun Violence Reduction Summit wasn't just a meeting.
107 complaints filed as Durham enters week two of water restrictions
Durham received some much‑needed rain Tuesday, but experts say it's nowhere near enough to pull the city out of its ongoing drought.
Can a summer camp fix the firefighter shortage? Durham hopes so
Durham middle-schoolers are suiting up for Junior Fire Marshal Camp, getting a glimpse into the life of a firefighter.
NC executive mansion hosts Juneteenth celebration: 'Like a reunion'
Food trucks, family and fun against the backdrop of American history drew hundreds to "the people's house" for the holiday celebration.
Durham's food supply threatened as prolonged drought drains water sources like Lake Michie
The effects of the ongoing drought at Lake Michie are visible in the cracked soil where water should be.
Officials reviewing how deadly Rocky Mount dog attack on 2-year-old girl happened
Residents described the loss as heartbreaking and said the tragedy has shaken the neighborhood.
Durham woman charged with arson in apartment fire investigation; Prosecutors say 'kill list' found
Durham prosecutors say the woman attempted to start a fire at the same apartment complex a week earlier.