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 Tech's culinary program gives incarcerated students a new recipe for life
For many, the program represents more than a certification. It represents a new direction.
Asian American Center at UNC serves as year-round hub for culture, community and connection
"Asian American history is part of American history, and it deserves to be remembered, talked about, and discussed in a serious way."
Durham drivers look for ways to cope with sticker shock at the pump
"Excruciating. Terrible. I don't want to leave the house."
Small Business Week celebrates growth, community support in Durham
Downtown Durham is home to nearly 250 small businesses.
Durham community groups step in to feed students after classes canceled for educators rally
Organizers estimate the effort served more than 2,000 students across Durham
Iranian refugee's journey of perseverance leads to Durham Tech commencement stage
Parsa Zareiesfandabadi says he hopes his message will resonate with graduates.
Saint Augustine's University files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, cites mounting debt
The university reported owing between $50 million and $100 million to creditors
Trailblazing firefighter Capt. John Lyon, who helped integrate Durham Fire Department, dies at 92
John Lyon was one of the first Black firefighters hired in Durham in 1958. He was part of a groundbreaking group known as the "Original Ten."
Teenager on e-bike hit and killed in Durham, Krzyzewski's grandson charged with DWI
Cardinal Gibbons is mourning the loss of a 15-year-old student-athlete who was riding his e-bike when he was hit and killed.
Gun violence crisis takes center stage at NCCU as youth demand change in Durham
Policymakers listened as victims shared harrowing personal stories about how shootings have changed their lives.