At the intersection of culture, cuisine, and camaraderie lies 19Fifty-One, a unique Ethiopian-Korean restaurant born from the deep-rooted friendship of its owners. This café and bar on Taylor Street is more than an eatery — it’s a tribute to two countries whose pasts are intertwined in unexpected ways. The restaurant honors a shared past while celebrating the power of collaboration and creativity.
While most voters focused on the marquee races in November, an amendment to North Carolina’s constitution quietly appeared on ballots across the state. It passed with ease, except in Orange and Durham Counties, where it was met with sound rejection. This stark divide raises a pressing question: how many voters truly understood what they were asked to decide?
Monique Velásquez and her wife, Piper Kessler, have been working together as a filmmaking duo since 2003. Now, she helps other BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women-owned businesses make their plans a reality through visual and audio media as well as business coaching. Velásquez and Kessler co-founded Velásquez Media, North Carolina’s first Latina-owned production company, in 2003.
Crime is often associated with Durham, especially by individuals who aren’t from the area, overlooking the other incredible traits of the city, many of which I’ve had the pleasure of discovering more about.
Trump’s second term will only be four years, but our nation’s endorsement of sexual violence will last much longer. We gain nothing by staying silent.
A trove of discarded treasures — paper, candles, fabric scraps and more — may seem like trash to some, but to Durham’s Scrap Exchange, it is the foundation of a thriving artistic community. Since its opening in 1991, the Scrap Exchange has become a haven for community members looking for a sustainable way to craft.
On election day, North Carolina residents voted on the citizens-only ballot referendum, with 77.6% voting for and 22.4% voting against, according to NBC. The only counties that voted against the Amendment were Orange and Durham counties.
Durham Republicans, through groups like the Friends of Durham and leaders such as Steve Griffin and Christina Crosby, advocate for bipartisan solutions on key issues like education, affordable housing, and economic equity. While working to increase their visibility, they emphasize collaboration to address shared concerns and shape the city's future inclusively.
“With public art, it’s really not about me; it’s about the place and the people and kind of telling a story of that area.” – Gabriel Eng-Goetz
At Duke University’s Karsh Alumni Center, early voting captured the contrasting energy of Durham's political landscape, with passionate supporters from both sides advocating for their candidates. Despite their differences, voters and volunteers shared a common commitment to democratic participation as the 2024 election approached.
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