The past NC elections bought in, for the first time, three Black women to lead their communities. Making history is the Mayor of Henderson Melissa Elliott, Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee, and Mayor of Butner Dr. Linda Jordan. In communities where there has never been a black woman to lead, now there are 3 newly elected Mayors […]
Local McDonald's owner Deborah Holder chats with Melissa Wade about how taking a leap of faith led to a life-changing opportunity for her family.
Mahalia Jackson was referred to as the “Queen of Gospel,” and her voice inspired countless vocalists in her genre and beyond. Today is her birthday.
Black History NOW Celebrates the paths paved by those who broke the mold in areas of film, sports, science, art and business. Today, we celebrate the once and future moguls: Business-minded individuals who turned a few dollars into millions.
Melissa Wade talks with Angela and Charles Milton about Christian Faith Assembly Community Church’s upcoming play, “The History of Gospel Music,” which will be at the AJ Fletcher Theatre at Duke Energy Center on February 17. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.
Social justice activist, Pauli Murray, is confirmed to be feature on the US quarter.
Long before Hip-Hop & R&B there was “the blues”. Black folks invented this genre of music and it has been passed down from the slave fields to concert venues. Originating in the deep south after the Civil War, it blends gospel, spiritual, jazz, minstrel show music, and popular music. The Mississippi Delta is often acknowledged […]
Join us this Saturday for the annual NC MLK Black History Month Parade in Durham as well as other community events in the area throughout the week.
Zora Neale Hurston was born January 7th, 1891 in Notasulga, Alabama. Later, Hurston’s family moved to Eatonville, Florida. Her parents John Hurston, a carpenter and Baptist preacher, and Lucy Potts Hurston, a former school teacher. Stay Informed On Your Favorite Artists, Community Events, & More By Signing Up For Our Newsletter! She is most known […]
