The sound of a marching band drumline from Shaw University filled the atrium inside North Carolina’s History Museum at the start of the 23rd Annual African American Cultural Festival in Raleigh. Festival supporter Judith Burrell smiled while listening to musical performances and remarks delivered by organizers. “This is one of my favorite celebrations of the […]
A free prom dress event is approaching its second year in Raleigh. Last year, the inaugural Say Yes to the Prom Dress event provided free dresses for 110 high school students — but dozens of dresses were leftover. With a new, bigger space and more dresses, Jennifer Payne, the founder of the I Am Worth It Foundation, […]
Nicki Minaj has responded to Megan Thee Stallion with some bars of her own after being dissed on “Hiss.” After teasing the venomous song earlier this week, Meg released her new single on Friday (January 26) — and it appears to contain some shots at Nicki. “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law/ I […]
Much of the hip-hop community has been giving their sustained support to Young Thug since he was arrested in May of 2022 as part of the YSL RICO case. But arguably nobody has had his back more than his girlfriend of three years Mariah The Scientist. She’s continually appeared in court to support her rapper boyfriend during […]
The IRS will start accepting your 2023 tax returns in just a few days. But when will you get your money? Remember: You have to file your tax return and pay any owed taxes by April 15. That’s the case for most states as well, with exceptions for taxpayers in Maine or Massachusetts who have […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Students at Shaw University told ABC11 that they have not had heat or hot water at Dimple Newsome Residence Hall since they returned from winter break. Residence halls reopened on Jan. 2, and classes resumed on Jan. 10. “It’s cold. Everything is just freezing. People are showering by warming up hot water […]
People attending a Wake County Public School System high school basketball game, concert or other spectator event would have to carry their belongings in a clear bag under a rule the system plans to implement later this year. The Wake County Board of Education’s policy committee briefly gave feedback Tuesday on the new rule, partly praising […]
Apple commemorates Black History Month with exclusive content and curated launches celebrating Black culture and community. Starting today, customers can show their support with this year’s Black Unity Collection, which includes a special-edition Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop, alongside a new matching watch face and iPhone wallpaper. Beginning in February, all-new activations — including […]
The booming cultivated meat industry is taking aim at the growing environmental challenges of traditional agriculture. Doug Grant is the CEO of Atlantic Fish Co., a start-up developing lab-grown fish in North Carolina in partnership with NC State’s Food Innovation Lab. “This is not a plant-based replica,” Grant said. “It’s just real meat or seafood, […]
New York (CNN) — Applebee’s will offer a subscription date night pass for $200, beginning on Monday. The pass will cover roughly a year of weekly date nights, according to the company. Starting February 1 — about two weeks before Valentine’s Day — and ending on January 31, 2025, the pass is valid 52 times. […]
Reese Witherspoon making a drink with snow left some people cold. “The Morning Show” star recently posted a TikTok video in which she had some fun with some new fallen snow. In the video, two mugs were used to scoop snow off a car. Witherspoon then describes mixing the snow with salted caramel and chocolate […]
The SPCA of Wake County is asking pet owners to protect their pets from harsh temperatures this winter. According to the SPCA, freezing temperatures can pose fatal risks for humans and pets alike. “A general rule is if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for your pets,” says SPCA of Wake County Staff […]