Victoria Scott-Miller’s journey is one of resilience and purpose, turning a remarkable family discovery into a nationwide movement for liberation through literature. From the historic streets of Raleigh to the halls of power in Washington, D.C., she has championed the importance of centering Black voices and narratives in spaces that often overlook them.
Chris Vitiello, Durham’s newest poet laureate and famed Poetry Fox, plans to make poetry public in the community. His tenure will be organized around the theme “poems everywhere.”
Durham residents who voted for Kamala Harris, Donald Trump and third-party candidates Chase Oliver and Jill Stein answer a question that garnered various answers: What will it take to make us a better nation?
With over 130 overdose emergency visits within the first six months of 2024 alone, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Durham County continues to battle what has been classified by the United States Department of Justice as the deadliest drug epidemic in American history. As residents face the crisis, recent White House visits to the county have drawn attention.
Caregivers in the Triangle gathered at the Duke Caregiver Community Event on Sept. 3 and 4 to access resources, education and emotional support for navigating the challenges of caregiving. The event featured UNC-Chapel Hill professor Carl William Kenney, who shared his personal caregiving journey. The event emphasized the need for caregivers to prioritize their well-being and for broader recognition of the financial and emotional burdens caregiving entails.
“People born around the country around the world have ended up in this place at this time to create such a wide variety of art,” Matt Tomko, a Golden Belt artist, said.
Counter Culture Coffee, nearing its 30th anniversary in 2025, has grown from its Durham roots into a specialty coffee leader, recognized for its commitment to quality, sustainability and community engagement.
As Election Day approaches, the state of U.S. democracy remains uncertain, with millions of Americans and some politicians still questioning the legitimacy of the 2020 election results. In North Carolina, a key swing state, election officials are working to reassure voters, despite rampant skepticism.
Red wolves are the most endangered wolves in the world, with fewer than 20 individuals surviving in the wild. About 290 are kept in captivity to preserve the species. The Museum of Life and Science is one of 45 facilities that house these rare wolves, which are only found in the wild in North Carolina.
Mark Robinson has made headlines recently with reports of the N.C. lieutenant governor calling himself a Black Nazi, his entire campaign staff leaving and AI advertisements.“What’s the story behind the headlines, and what does it mean for North Carolina?”
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