The history of the Triangle and its major towns and cities—Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh—is inextricably intertwined with the history of its Black residents.
Thomasi McDonald
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In Its Quest to Become Anti-Racist, Duke Must Reckon With a Past That Echoes Into the Present
A letter in the winter issue of the university’s alumni magazine was just the latest incident to inflame racial tensions.
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Durham Community Groups to Host Town Hall on Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Black students account for a disproportionate number of short-term suspensions and referrals to the criminal justice system.
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Durham DA’s Office Focusing on Victims, Equity Training, and Keeping Residents Out of Court
District attorney Satana Deberry’s office released its annual report showing strides despite the pandemic.
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Walgreens Will Offer COVID Vaccines at Eleven Durham Stores
Each pharmacy will administer 100 vaccines per week in business locations throughout the county.
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Posh Raleigh Apartment Complex Resorts to DNA Testing to Identify Doggie Doo Doo
A posh apartment complex in North Raleigh is going to start DNA testing residents’s dogs in order to identify the source of unclaimed dog poop on the grounds.
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Plans for Durham’s Vaccination Mega-Site Halted
In “a bit of not so good news,” a vaccine mega-site in Durham is being paused due to a lack of doses available from the state.
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Survey Says: Durham and Raleigh Among Best Cities for Black Americans Economically
A survey ranked Durham and Charlotte among the Top 10 cities where Black Americans fare best economically. Raleigh came in 20th.
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A Meticulously-Researched Recent Biography of Malcolm X Goes Beyond the Myth
In a word, “The Dead Are Arising” is a masterpiece.
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Durham Council Member Says City Residents Who Were Formerly Incarcerated Should Receive Guaranteed Incomes
A pilot program will give 55 formerly incarcerated residents a guaranteed income of $500 a month for at least 12 months.
