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
NC officer on leave after Juneteenth social media post, activists in Raleigh outraged
Raleigh police confirm the officer is on administrative leave while this matter is being investigated.
Downtown Durham business owners share frustrations over rent, parking, safety as 2 businesses leave
City of Durham issues response as business owners say more must be done to keep downtown vibrant.
Would Governor Cooper serve on Democratic ticket with Harris? We asked him
"I've communicated with the vice president. We talked about winning this race. I told her I supported her 100 percent and that was it."
Black Greek organizations, NC Howard alum stress importance of 2024 election: 'A serious matter'
"Voting is a serious matter."
EXCLUSIVE: Henderson Councilwoman apologizes for posts about former President Trump: 'I'm sorry'
Henderson City Council called an emergency meeting to adopt a new policy for elected officials using personal or professional social media platforms.
Raleigh Mayor Pro Tem withdraws from race to replace Mary-Ann Baldwin
Branch, who has served nearly a decade on the Raleigh City Council, said he planned to seek re-election to that position instead.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline an asset to thousands in North Carolina as it marks 2 years of existence
It's a different day for Scott Huler who was raised to believe that it was not OK to talk about your feelings. He refused to raise his sons that way.
Changes coming to security at North Carolina campaign rallies: 'Heighten level of preparedness'
State law enforcement agencies are on high alert following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. With North Carolina being a swing state, heightened security measures will be in place for future political visits.
Durham's Beyu Caffe owner talks strategic plan around closing two locations: 'Long-term success'
"Look at what the market is telling you and not be afraid to assess the market and reinvent yourself."
VP Harris visits Greensboro to rally voters as questions persist about Biden's fitness for office
"Do we want to live in a country of freedom, compassion, and rule of law or a country of chaos, fear, and hate," Vice President Harris said.