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
16-year-old shot twice by Durham officer faces charges in the investigation
According to police, officers were called to the plaza for reports of a car club racing.
LGBTQ+ Triangle families express fear over another Trump term
As former president Donald Trump moves to carry out his agenda by announcing his cabinet picks, there is growing uncertainty in the LGBTQ+ community.
NCCU student shot during homecoming retains attorney, seeks answers: 'This shouldn't have happened'
Gemaeka Smith hopes to return to NCCU but for now, she is recovering at home and walking on crutches after being shot during homecoming weekend.
Durham Public Schools tries to create understanding in parents concerned about assignment plan
District leaders told ABC11 that not one student will be forced to move from a school they are already attending.
Stagville Plantation descendants in NC call racist mass text messages 'disrespectful'
Descendants of what was once one of the largest plantations in North Carolina are reacting to the mass racist text messages sent to African Americans across the country the day after the election.
South Asian Morrisville couple says Usha Vance becoming second lady a 'proud moment'
There is immense pride felt in Morrisville among the South Asian community.
Saint Augustine's University's high-rate $7 million loan puts HBCU in jeopardy, finance experts say
"I think Saint Augustine's signed this loan because they felt desperate trying to open their school for the fall of 2024."
Latino voters and men help Trump beat Harris in NC and other swing states: 'Democrats miscalculated'
The power of the Latino vote is not lost on Gilbert Pagan. He is a half Cuban and Puerto Rican conservative who believes Democrats focus on abortion access during the campaign didn't work.
Rocky Mount businesses remain closed a month after EF-3 tornado tore through shopping center
"I'm supposed to be working."
NC Black voter turnout lower than 2020 election so far with 3 days left of early voting: 'Hopeful'
Many are raising questions about whether Black voters in North Carolina will surpass early turnout numbers from the 2020 election as early voting draws to an end.