Harper v. Hall pits North Carolina Republican lawmakers, who approved a gerrymandered electoral map after the decennial census, against local voting rights groups, who argue the map is unconstitutional.
Jasmine Gallup
Jasmine Gallup is a freelancer for INDY, covering LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, and arts and culture. A Raleigh native, she also works as an editor for online media.
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Muslim Leaders Protest Shaw University Rezoning Proposal
With Shaw University’s campus mosque still closed, Muslim leaders fear for its future.
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Hayes Barton Homeowners Sue Raleigh Over Missing Middle
Homeowners in a wealthy neighborhood are trying to get a judge to declare the city’s “missing middle” policy invalid.
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15 Minutes: Dr. Ronda Taylor Bullock
Dr. Ronda Bullock, co-founder of “we are” (working to extend anti-racist education)
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Shaw University Plans to Develop Its Campus to Bring In More Revenue and Grow
Despite protests, redevelopment may be the only way for Shaw to stabilize its finances and ultimately grow as a university.
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Orange County’s New School Board Fails to Extend Superintendent Monique Felder’s Contract
Felder has a record of achievement as superintendent since she was hired in 2019. Parents worry this marks a departure for the district from a focus on student equity.
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As Raleigh Grows, So Do Its City Limits
Fields and forests around Knightdale may soon be home to new Raleigh residents as developers build more and more neighborhoods in rural, undeveloped areas east of the city. With Raleigh’s population booming, though, the city is struggling to keep up.
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Raleigh Is Facing a Budget Gap
Raleigh’s city council discussed how employee pay and benefits could be affected next fiscal year.
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Creating Black Spaces in the Triangle
Businesses must be intentional in creating welcoming spaces for Black people, experts say. In the meantime, the Triangle’s Black residents rely on spaces—some decades old—specifically created for them.
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C Grace May Be Closed, but Its Legacy Lives On in Cary With Hank’s Downtown Dive and Sidebar
With Sidebar and Hank’s, Matthew and Catherine Bettinger are sustaining a years-long legacy.
