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 Public Schools parents weigh in on plan to stop bussing 750 students: 'Potential problem'
"To be able to get the kids to school and to work, it's a potential problem."
DPS parents call bus shortage an 'equity issue,' as some students have missed numerous school days
Durham Public Schools works on solutions amid mounting complaints from parents.
DPS superintendent takes students to school as bus driver shortage continues: 'I'm a parent first'
The superintendent plans to make a major proposal at Thursday's school board meeting that will affect about 750 students.
Hurt from the past and hope for the future in historic Hayti area after Durham OKs $1.7M grant
After the City authorized $1.7 million to improve the historic Hayti district, those invested in the community are optimistic that a rebirth remains possible.
NC Central, Google partner to bring diverse talent into artificial intelligence industry
"A lot of people know us for our law school. They're going to know us for AI now."
Crystal Mangum says she falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, asks for forgiveness
Crystal Mangum who falsely claimed three Duke men's lacrosse team members raped her in 2006, is now admitting she made it up.
1-year-old girl killed, 5 others seriously injured in head-on crash in Cumberland County
The crash happened on Turnbull Road near Troy Fisher Road and left five other people injured.
Durham breaks ground on transportation center renovations
The $26 million project will add more bus bays and improve the safety of the pick-up and drop-off area.
Wife of Keith Siegel, Chapel Hill man held hostage by Hamas, pleads for his release
Aviva Siegel, who was once held hostage by Hamas, said she worries her husband will be killed by terrorists who have held him captive for more than a year.
Durham Foodraiser feeds Durham Public Schools students for 10th year
The effort is helping feed nearly 5,000 students at 16 schools this holiday season.