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African Americans

For Juneteenth, Durham's historic Stagville shines light on the past

  • Jun 19

Triangle event highlights breast cancer awareness, support

  • Jun 7

Trailblazing firefighter who helped integrate Durham FD dies at 92

  • Apr 27

75 years ago, a landmark legal case desegregated UNC law school

  • Apr 7

Despite robust job growth, unemployment remains high for Black workers

  • Apr 3

Residents continue fight to save historic school: 'Let Ligon live'

  • Mar 3

NC family builds generational wealth through farming their land

  • Feb 28

Fayetteville WWII veteran, 103, reflects on service, Black history

  • Feb 24

Latest Videos

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Trailblazing firefighter who helped integrate Durham FD dies at 92

  • Apr 27
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Full interview: Jenkins brothers reflect on their dad, a former Negro League star

  • Jun 15, 2025
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Amsterdam News, icon of Black-owned publishing, presses forward with a page from its past

  • Jun 2, 2025
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Barbershop Books cultivates joy of reading among Black boys

  • Aug 21, 2024
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Disney invites prominent Black influencers to exclusive two-day content creator summit

  • Jun 6, 2024
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New exhibit explores history of Freedmen's Town

  • Feb 26, 2024
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Durham marker honors murdered Black soldier who resisted segregation

  • Dec 1, 2023
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Southeast Raleigh pastors issue call to action following tragedy

  • Dec 1, 2023

Latest Stories

More Than a Hashtag: The evolution of Black love

According to the latest U.S. Census data, about 30% of Black adults nationwide are married. These couples are reinforcing the meaning of love and commitment.

  • Feb 15
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What is Black History Month, and why is it important?

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand.

  • Feb 4

Durham's Hayti center holds celebration on first day of Kwanzaa

"It is our culture, it is history, and we don't want to lose it."

  • Dec 26, 2025

Kwanzaa 2025: Everything you need to know about the week-long holiday

The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Friday, Dec. 26 to Thursday, Jan 1.

  • Dec 26, 2025

Wake Schools presents options to upgrade historic Ligon Middle School: 'Change is the only constant'

The Wake County Public School System plans to invest at least $100 million to refurbish Ligon Middle School.

  • Dec 16, 2025