By Heaven Gullate
July 30, 2019
Katrina Hayes, an Autism advocate, is passionate about bringing her craft into the streets of Raleigh and the surrounding areas. Hayes is a mother of a child with Autism and has occasionally hosted fundraising events to help the cause. “As the mother of a child with Autism, I have to be very cognizant where my […]
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April 24, 2019
Durham native Tracee Nichole Hester wears many hats. Some refer to her as the modern day “Renaissance Woman.” She is a “Good Samaritan,” a wife, mother of three boys, motivational speaker, radio personality, business owner, nail technician, an advocate for young and underprivileged community members, and somewhat of a local celebrity after […]
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April 15, 2019
Durham’s Neighborhood Improvement Services (NIS) Community Engagement Team leaders Lynwood Best and Jacob Lerner understand something that many people don’t appreciate — that there is a vast difference between equality and equity. According to Best and Lerner, equality is making sure everyone is treated equally. Equity is making sure everyone is given the tools […]
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April 2, 2019
Although many people dread exercising, Cheryl Waters, a published author and 20-year educator, says that GirlTrek reminds her to think radically and outside of the box when it comes to taking care of her health first. According to their website, GirlTrek is a movement that aims to advocate healthy actions within black women and […]
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February 23, 2019
Lamont Liles runs around the gym with the type of excitement a teenager should have. He is comfortable, happy, and without a care in the world as he plays basketball to pass the time until his mother comes home from work. Northeast Central Durham’s Holton Career & Resource Center, located at 400 N. Driver […]
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