Embracing Dialogue in Durham – No, Everywhere
By Giselle Weber
May 7, 2024
A short reflection of a young student’s opinion regarding open dialogue, diversity, and free speech.
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May 7, 2024
A short reflection of a young student’s opinion regarding open dialogue, diversity, and free speech.
Read moreBy Corinna Collins
Angela 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.
By Corinna Collins
May 3, 2024
Our work is assisted by our sources and by public resources. The Durham Voice is not simply a newspaper; it is a conversation with the city and residents.
Read moreBy Alan Hunt
May 2, 2024
Thursday, 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 moreBy Tanner Arter
Thursday, 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 moreBy Brigette Bagley
May 1, 2024
CHAPEL 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 moreBy Danelis Olivera-Herrera
Wednesday, 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 moreBy Hannah Collett
Wednesday, 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 moreBy Danelis Olivera-Herrera
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 By Danelis Olivera-Herrera Owning a computer can be smooth sailing with no technical glitches for many years, or it can be fraught with issue after issue with the slightest twist of a cable disabling the screen for good. And if the latter happens, you can send your computer to the Kramden […]
Read moreBy Emma Hall
April 30, 2024
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 By Emma Hall Durham’s Indio owner Wendy Sease said inflation has hit her store in multiple ways. Rent, shipping, labor and supplies have all increased. Sease said she has struggled to keep up with the changing costs. “Everything runs so tight,” Sease said of Indio. “You don’t have an excess of […]
Read moreBy Hannah Collett
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 By Hannah Collett When Downtown Durham Inc. first introduced the idea of creating an alcohol social district in town, many were concerned about various safety issues but the business case to support the change swayed the decision. In the 16 months since the Bullpen was implemented, “It’s been completely benign,” said […]
Read moreBy Maya Waid
Dominique Oliver has worked for Made in Durham for the past six years and helped to launch BULLS in 2020. In total, the BULLS program takes 17 weeks to complete.
Read moreBy Michelle LaRoche
April 29, 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024 By Cade Carlson The number of breweries in the United States more than tripled from 2012 to 2022, according to data from Statista.com, and Durham has seen its fair share of that increase. Darryl Russell never thought he’d be part of this trend. Russell is the general manager of Weldon Mills […]
Read moreBy Uma Bhat
Monday, April 29, 2024 By Uma Bhat Dr. Kenneth Stone serves a little more than 200 patients at his primary care practice off Highway 501. It’s a fraction of the more than 1,000 patients most primary care doctors serve. As large hospital systems like Duke Health absorb private practices and insurance companies exert more control […]
Read moreBy Uma Bhat
Monday, April 29, 2024 By Uma Bhat Sally Wilson is the executive director of Project Access of Durham County, a non-profit launched in 2008 to provide uninsured Durham residents with access to donated specialty medical care. The organization has continued to expand to meet the community’s needs. This interview has been edited for brevity and […]
Read moreBy Cade Carlson
April 24, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 By Cade Carlson Paris Mishoe, owner of catering company Chef Paris, has been in the food service industry since 2016. He got his start “by accident or by default” working in the back of the kitchen at a “fine dining” restaurant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. “I started as a dishwasher, […]
Read moreBy Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata Daira Hernandez-Gayosso chose to have her high school graduation pictures taken in a garden outside of El Futuro, a local mental health clinic. For her, that garden signifies the mental and physical growth she experienced because of the services provided by this nonprofit. El Futuro offers therapy, psychiatry […]
Read moreBy Maya Waid
April 22, 2024
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 moreBy Emma Hall
Monday, April 22, 2024 By Emma Hall Ashley Applewhite, a real estate agent with the Jim Allen Group, said a projected decrease in interest rates by the end of 2024 should be good for the Durham housing market. “I think 2024 is really the best time right now for a lot of homebuyers to buy […]
Read moreBy Tanner Arter
April 19, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024 By Tanner Arter Local businesses said they are facing the brunt of the construction of Durham’s new apartment complexes, Geerhouse and 710 Rigsbee, but if they can survive construction, the businesses may see a boost long term. Megan Saunders, assistant general manager of Fullsteam Brewery, said construction on the new residential […]
Read moreBy Danelis Olivera-Herrera
Friday, April 19, 2024 By Danelis Olivera-Herrera As the food bank deliveryman made his way inside the Iglesia Emanuel food pantry, carrying a dozen boxes, he stopped as he saw Margaret Rubiera, the volunteer manager. He told her there is less than usual, and he isn’t sure why. “It’s definitely less, but we’re grateful,” Rubiera […]
Read moreBy Cade Carlson
April 16, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 By Cade Carlson Dame’s Chicken and Waffles has grown from a small, local establishment to a successful regional chain in the span of a decade. Since it opened the first location near the Warehouse District in downtown Durham, Dame’s has shown what can be accomplished with a unique idea and a […]
Read moreBy Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata
April 14, 2024
Sunday, April 14, 2024 By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata Dr. Janze Taylor founded Embodi Hydration & Wellness, an alternative health and wellness spa in Durham two years ago. Taylor also is a nurse practitioner who works full time with Duke Health. Embodi Hydration & Wellness offers intravenous hydration and vitamins as well as weight loss services. This […]
Read moreBy Cade Carlson
Sunday, April 14, 2024 By Cade Carlson Since its opening in September of 2017, It’s A Southern Thing has put a unique spin on the traditional southern cuisine in the West End of downtown Durham. Owner Pete Susca is “a Jersey boy who has lived in the South for more than 20 years,” according to […]
Read moreBy Emma Geis
April 10, 2024
Monday, March 18, 2024 By Emma Geis Tyler Kober has owned and operated Bullseye Bicycle downtown on Morris Street since August 2012. The shop sells new and used bikes; repairs, maintains and fits bikes for customers; and offers a selection of beers. In addition, it is the gathering point for a monthly community “urban, off-road” […]
Read moreBy Danelis Olivera-Herrera
Friday, March 15, 2024 By Danelis Olivera-Herrera Adam Clark has served as the executive director of World Relief since 2015. The Christian humanitarian organization expanded its efforts in 2007 to aid the local immigrant and refugee community in the Triangle area, mobilizing and equipping churches and communities to support this population. Previously, Clark was a […]
Read moreBy Corinna Collins
April 9, 2024
Owner and chef Justin Meddis does things the hard way at Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets; rather than shipping ingredients from nationwide suppliers, Meddis emphasizes locally sourced food.
Read moreBy Celia Funderburk
With election season approaching, members of the Durham Latinx community reflect on the feeling that their issues and struggles are not always supported and instead, the community is used for political gain.
Read moreBy Giselle Weber
April 3, 2024
Follow Jasmine’s unexpected journey of faith and obedience as she navigates divine guidance, unexpected twists, and the discovery of purpose at Bridgehaven Counseling Associates—a light of hope and healing in Durham, North Carolina.
Read moreBy Maya Waid
April 2, 2024
Over the last few years, Chalmers and Jones have created a “one-stop shop” for underserved individuals in the community to get access to the resources they need — The Hayti Reborn Justice Movement.
Read moreBy Stella Griffin
“When I came here it felt different from the others,” Hill said. “In the other settings, stylists talk to each other, they play music and they kind of ignore the client. It’s just a trade and you feel like you’re a customer. When I came here, it was about the person in the chair.”
Read moreBy Ann Licharew
March 31, 2024
Sunday, March 31, 2024 By Ann Licharew As Mayor Elaine O’Neal steps away from a two-year term in office, she seeks her next calling through spirituality and reflection—leaving behind a lasting legacy as the first Black female mayor of Durham, North Carolina.
Read moreBy Maya Waid
March 14, 2024
NC IDEA is a private foundation whose mission is to provide entrepreneurs funding for their companies across the state.
Read moreBy Ava Dobson
March 11, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024 By Ava Dobson The aroma of coffee and spices and the heat of animated discussion fill the air of a bustling Durham coffee shop. An ambush of the senses strong enough to overwhelm the soul, this wordless greeting beckons visitors as if to say, “you’re welcome here.” Longtime Cocoa Cinnamon co-owner, […]
Read moreBy Sydney Sasser
In East Durham, the local business scene is thriving, thanks to a unique community atmosphere that encourages growth and success.
Read moreBy Sydney Brainard
March 10, 2024
Sunday, March 10, 2024 By Sydney Brainard On February 20, the Durham City Council passed a cease-fire resolution, urging Biden “to call for and facilitate de-escalation and a sustained, bilateral ceasefire” and calling for “the release of all hostages held in Gaza,” as well as an end to U.S. military aid to Netanyahu. It was […]
Read moreBy Lucy Kraus
March 8, 2024
For 25 years, the Carolina Theatre’s Nevermore Film Festival has brought fans to downtown Durham for a weekend of horror. This year’s festival was held in-person Feb. 23-25, with a virtual component from Feb. 23 to March 1.
Read moreBy Hannah Collett
March 7, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024 By Hannah Collett Leslie Matista is a longtime Triangle bartender who opened The Velvet Hippo in July 2023 with her partners hoping to make it a place where anyone would feel comfortable. The Velvet Hippo, located on Orange Street, has both indoor and outdoor spaces and regularly hosts events and fundraisers. […]
Read moreBy Brigette Bagley
Thursday, March 7, 2024 By Brigette Bagley Carolyn Thompson is one of the candidates for the N.C. Court of Appeals seat that voters will determine in the general election. Thompson is running for a full-term position in the seat she was appointed to fill by Gov. Roy Cooper in September 2023 (her second appointment by […]
Read moreBy Stella Griffin
In 2007, Raymond was diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerculosis (FSGS), a rare kidney disease that creates scar tissue around the kidneys and prevents them from filtering toxins from the blood. This led to kidney failure for Raymond. He is in desperate need of a kidney transplant to live.
Read moreBy Alan Hunt
March 5, 2024
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 By Alan Hunt Durham native Julie Hinson is a potter and co-founder of Outer Loop Arts, a creative and retail space in the city’s Golden Belt district. The location hosts rentable studio space, classes and community events. Through word of mouth, social media and local art organizations, Hinson and her partner […]
Read moreBy Emma Hall
March 4, 2024
Monday, March 4, 2024 By Emma Hall Bright Black, co-owner and founder the candle shop Tiffany Griffin, began her store with her husband in 2019. She expresses the Black experience through her candles, like with her collection highlighting Black music. The company sells its candles through a showroom in Durham, an online shop and partnerships […]
Read moreBy Corinna Collins
Monday, March 4, 2024 By Corinna Collins Nestled behind a large front yard, a charming blue house with a wide front porch serves as a historical and social justice center for residents of Durham. Aside from its inviting, exterior appearance, the Pauli Murray Center is a National Historic Landmark that preserves, celebrates and extends the […]
Read moreBy Giselle Weber
February 29, 2024
From humble beginnings to its present-day impact, the story of First Baptist Church of Durham is a testament to the enduring power of faith and community in shaping the tapestry of a city’s history.
Read moreBy Courtney Fisher
February 28, 2024
In East Durham, Destiny Alexander is giving teens the power to shape their own futures through the POOF Center. Standing for “Planning Our Own Futures/Funerals,” the center gives teens resources like financial knowledge, business experience, and travel to help prepare them for success in the real world.
Read moreBy Regan Rhymes
February 26, 2024
DURHAM, NC — In the vibrant arts and culture scene of Durham, NC, a new addition stands out: Missy Lane’s Assembly Room. This recently opened arts venue is not just another music venue; it’s a cultural hub that fills a niche in Durham’s arts scene.
Read moreBy Brigette Bagley
February 22, 2024
It is Black History Month, which means you have likely seen social media posts and news articles commemorating the most influential Black pioneers in American history. But have you heard of Ben Ruffin in these posts or articles?
Read moreBy Laney Crawley
“They don’t stop after providing families with one meal, or a temporary place to stay. They go above and beyond to make sure people have a plan for their futures.”
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This year, the Carolina Theatre of Durham is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its “Confronting Change” exhibit, which highlights the efforts of Civil Rights activists to desegregate the theater in the 1960s.
Read moreBy Sydney Sasser
Once economically struggling, East Durham has found itself at the center of a financial boom.
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