YahZarah returned to Durham’s Hayti Heritage Center on Oct. 10 to perform songs from her album "The Ballad of Purple St. James," much of which was partly inspired by her years in the city. The concert brought her before an audience of longtime friends and familiar faces, with performances and stories that revisited the relationships behind her music.
Stay informed this election. Know what you're voting for.
This year, from Aug. 29-30, more than 20,000 people gathered in Durham Central Park to celebrate Black joy and learn about the issues impacting Black people in history and today.
“Don’t you know you can’t mess with the children of God?” The words rose in song as supporters of Isaac Gallegos, a 19-year-old young man detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, gathered to demand his release. For those who came to stand with him, Isaac is more than a name in an immigration case. He is a son, a brother, a teammate and a member of a community determined to bring him home.
The Super Bowl-winning head coach pledged his support to head coach LeVelle Moton and the team.
Recent incidents at North Carolina Central University and UNC-Chapel Hill have raised questions about how universities communicate potential threats. Students and parents are scrutinizing decisions not to issue emergency alerts, highlighting a gap between campus safety protocols and community expectations.
Durham youth are actively impacting their environment through organizations such as Changed By Youth, which equip student leaders to serve their community through mentorship and experience.
YahZarah came to Durham at 19 to study music at North Carolina Central University. Since then, the singer, songwriter, and producer went on to sing background vocals for Erykah Badu, release her own music, and earn 6 Grammy nominations. But Durham gave her more than just her musical foundation, she said it shaped her life in ways she could not have expected.
Erin and Kendall Dooley moved to Durham in an act of reverse migration. Now, they use their personal stories to develop their community's future.
Together for Resilient Youth Coalition (TRY), working to combat the rise of juvenile crime and substance use in the Durham community.
Join us in sharing your stories! Whether you’re a writer, photographer, or community member with a voice to share, Durham Voice welcomes you to contribute. Click on our social media channels to connect!
2026 Right Reserved @ The Durham Voice
© Copyright 2012 - 2026 | Avada Website Builder by ThemeFusion | All Rights Reserved | Powered by WordPress
