Bree Elzy and Deryck Toles would meet in the same McDonald’s once a month. Soon, it turned into weekly meetings. One day, one of the kids asked Elzy and Toles a question that would change their future plans.
Read moreCommunity members share experiences in differences in discipline actions taken in Durham schools
Read moreBy Carl W. Kenney II, managing editor People have been asking, “where can I find your work?” Yes, I’ve suspended my work with Rev-elution, my independent, local, Black focused online community newspaper. Don’t worry. I’m still here. Although my vision for Rev-elution remains, my new love involves teaching. I’m an assistant professor of the practice […]
Read moreTuesday, May 14, 2024 By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata Renee Hedstrom said her heart broke when her husband, Carl Hedstrom, struggled to repeat five words. Hedstrom became her husband’s caregiver after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease more than two years ago. Carl was put through the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a test used to detect early signs […]
Read moreTikTok, a critical platform in the livelihood of two local influencers, is currently under fire from the U.S. government with the recent passing of a bill that could ban the app in the U.S.
Read more“I think that if you are a person who wants to feel sane, in any capacity, there’s a certain amount of reckoning and submission to the fact that the only constant is change,” she said.
Ortiz embraces this constant in both her own life and in the city of Durham, which has grown with her.
Read moreA short reflection of a young student’s opinion regarding open dialogue, diversity, and free speech.
Read moreMay 07, 2024 By Regan Rhymes Think back to when you were eight years old. When the hardest choice was picking your item for show and tell, decisions were simpler. In our fast-paced, deadline driven world, grown ups often lose sight of that child-like wonder. Perhaps when life gets complicated, we can still apply our […]
Read moreRegan Rhymes May 07, 2024 Eight years ago, The Durham VOICE had the pleasure of sharing the stories and artwork of Durham native Moriah LeFebvre. Fast forward to today, LeFebvre rejoins us to talk about her ten-year retrospective exhibit, Hometown (Inherited) taking place downtown at The Fruit. Born and raised in the Bull City, LeFebvre’s […]
Read moreAngela Thorpe-Mason brings mindfulness, spirit and expertise to her role as executive director of the Pauli Murray Center, as exhibited in her conversation with the Durham Voice on April 29.
“For me, cultural heritage work and stewarding the Pauli Murray Center is something I call spirit work,” Thorpe-Mason said.
The Fruit, a former refrigerated warehouse in downtown Durham, has provided a unique venue for visual and performing arts in the city since 2014. Owner Tim Walter chatted with the Durham VOICE’s Lucy Kraus about the past, present, and future of the venue.
Read moreAward-winning singer/songwriter and music educator Mavis SWAN Poole, dubbed “Little Ella” by legendary trombonist Curtis Fuller, was born in Durham, North Carolina, and attended North Carolina Central University. She prides herself on her unique style of music that embraces rough, rugged sounds and genuinely represents herself.
Read moreBy: Heather Diehl The “Triangle Gaza Solidarity Encampment” was established at Polk Place on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus on Friday, April 26, 2024. Protesters in the encampment included community members and students from UNC-Chapel Hill, N.C. State University, and Duke University. The UNC-Chapel Hill administration ordered the tents to be taken down to comply with […]
Read moreBy: Heather Diehl Throughout the United States, only 32 lesbian bars exist according to a list culminated by the Lesbian Bar Project. The most recent to be added to the list is the Arcana in Durham, NC. While southern states have a reputation that may not appeal to many LGBTQ+ identifying people, there are a […]
Read moreBoricua Soul is a restaurant built on family and culture. “Boricua” originates from the Taino designation for Puerto Rico, Boriquen. “Soul” represents soul food which is cherished in African-American culture. Boricua Soul is a melding of Toriano Fredericks African-American heritage and Serena Fredericks Puerto Rican culture. An appreciation for food was instilled in Toriano from […]
Read moreIndigo Roper-Edwards, land stewardship manager for the Eno River Association, spoke with the Durham VOICE’s Lucy Kraus about prescribed burning in Durham and surrounding areas and the ERA’s burn at the Confluence Natural Area in Efland on March 13.
Read moreGlen Gordon shares the story of his two decades of service to the Durham community through his restaurant, Tomato Jake’s Pizzeria.
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Read moreAs the cost of rent and housing rises in Durham, gentrification and displacement becomes all the more common. Local leaders discuss the role supply and demand has in both the cause and the solution of this displacement. Additionally, they investigate the way we measure affordability and how that may change with time.
Read moreThursday, May 2, 2024 By Alan Hunt “No immigration papers needed, just the will to dance!” That’s the slogan on the No Visa party series Instagram bio, the dance party series curated by brothers Alec Lomami and Mike Tambashe. Also founders of the music label and creative agency Immaculate Taste, they draw on their international […]
Read moreThursday, May 2, 2024 By Tanner Arter and Alan Hunt Naomi Dix, a drag artist who has been performing locally for the better part of a decade, is opening Club Era, a space she hopes will better serve Durham’s diverse queer community. The club started as an idea that Dix discussed with her partner. She […]
Read moreCHAPEL HILL, N.C.– President Joe Biden will be in Wilmington tomorrow afternoon to discuss infrastructure and environmental issues in the state. He will also take a trip to Charlotte to pay his respects and visit the families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty on Monday afternoon. The itinerary and location of […]
Read moreWednesday, May 1, 2024 By Danelis Olivera-Herrera Animals surrendered to animal control or abandoned often face fending for themselves on the streets or death. North Carolina is one of many states where the demand for animal rescue exceeds available fostering and adoption resources, particularly in the Triangle, Wilmington, Winston-Salem and Charlotte areas. Various shelters and […]
Read moreWednesday, May 1, 2024 By Hannah Collett When you first walk into Da Kine’s Kava it feels like a mix between a bar and a coffee shop with a floral theme. The bar is exactly what you might picture after reading its mission to be “an alcohol-free social space, a quiet place to work remotely, […]
Read moreThe National Domestic Workers Alliance will receive an American Rescue Plan Act subrecipient grant from the City of Durham in an amount not to exceed $1 million.
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