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Undergirding any movement for change is the spoken and written word. From the griot that imparts an oral tradition to set the agenda and social construct of a communal society to an Investigative Reporter that uncovers malfeasance in government, it’s the written and spoken word that moves people to action. From the Harlem Renaissance for […]

The independence movements that swept across the African continent during the mid 20th Century were unrelentingly bloody. The MAU MAU launched an effort to end the scourge of colonialism in Kenya, while other countries on the African continent engaged in violent campaigns to end imperialism and colonial rule. The spirit and fervor of liberation by […]

By Isai Efuru What gives a story its wings are our individual contributions. Every time you witness the power of someone’s story, their joy, sorrow and victory becomes a part of yours. The movie “Selma” is a narrative rich with passion and determination. It chronicles one of the most impactful marches for equality in our […]

By Rashad Phillips New Growth Hair magazine After reading two of Anthony Browder’s books entitled From The Browder Files and Nile Valley Contributions to Civilization, I made a commitment to myself to travel to Ancient Kemet. In April 2014, I took a 6,123 mile journey from Charlotte to Cairo. During the 12 hour flight from […]

Congratulations to Olivia Stinson, winner of the Hometown Heroes contest. Stinson, 21, started serving at 3, traveling on mission trips. At 13, she won $500.00 in grants from NEA and YSA. At 14, she launched PEN Pals Book Club & Support Group for Children of Incarcerated Parents 12-19. A literacy-based organization exposes them to cultural […]

The Harvey B. Gantt Center nearly tripled its membership in the last year to exceed its goal of signing up 1,974 members. The center’s success…

A new provocative curated exhibit at the Harvey B. Gantt Center examines the impact of colonialism on social attitudes that define and often stereotype black…

There’s a storied history of Africa that is all too often ignored during Black History Month. The giants of the Civil Rights movement are rightfully recognized and celebrated. The achievements of African-Americans in the United States is an appropriate part of Black History Month. But without Africa and our cultural and traditional ties to what […]

Attorney Ken Harris stopped by the Old School 105.3 Studios to share with Olympia D his 7 Tips to follow if you are stopped by…

With 58 straight months ofjob growth and an unemployment rate at 5.6% nationally, President Obama had the winds at his back during his 6th State of Union address on Tuesday. Despite continued Republican opposition to virtually all of his policies and legislative agenda, Mr. Obama appears prepared to aggressively push his vision during the remainder […]

Raleigh ranked No. 2 among cities where African-Americans are doing best economically, according to Forbes magazine. Charlotte tied with Baltimore at No. 4. Atlanta lead the list and Washington, D.C. was ranked third. The magazine analyzed home ownership, entrepreneurship (measured by the self-employment rate) and median household income in compiling the list of 10 cities. […]