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If you or someone you know could use a little extra help this week, there’s a FREE food giveaway happening Monday, November 3, starting at 2:00 p.m. at 1209 N. Elizabeth Street, just east of downtown Durham. According to the Durham Downtown Facebook Page, guests can arrive as early as 12:30 p.m. to sign in. […]

Renowned scholar and founder of Harvard University’s Hip Hop Archive and Research Institute, Professor Marcyliena Morgan, passed away after complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 75. Professor Morgan, born in 1950 and raised in Chicago, became one of the most respected voices in the study of language and pop culture, shaping social discourse. She was […]

As the holiday season approaches, many people are on the hunt for extra income, and scammers know it. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), hundreds of people have already reported receiving fake job offers via text messages this year. These messages often look legitimate, but they’re designed to steal your personal information or money. […]

It’s the spookiest day of the year. Whether you’re looking for a Harvest Festival, a zombie walk, trick-or-treat hotspots or a haunted tour, there are several events happening across the Triangle to meet your ghoulish needs. Below, we have compiled a list of events happening across the Triangle over this Halloween weekend. Trick-or-Treat Trunk-or-Treat Halloween […]

The family of Young Bleed asked fans of the rapper to hold off on posting notes of his passing, with Master P sharing a hopeful message.

Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, who shot and killed 36-year-old Sonya Massey, was found guilty of second-degree murder.

Sybil Wilkes delivers the essential headlines in today's "What We Need to Know," keeping our community informed and empowered. Here's a look at the top stories making an impact.

Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28, as a Category 5 storm with winds topping 185 miles per hour, making it one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the island. The storm tore through Southwestern Jamaica, leaving homes destroyed, roads flooded, and families in urgent need of food, water, and medical care. […]

With the federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) running out (and many families facing tighter grocery budgets), I’m keeping it real with Y’all: you can still eat good without breaking the bank. I’m talking meals for under ten dollars that feed the whole crew. Grab pen & paper. 1. Spaghetti Dinner 2. […]

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.

2025’s Atlantic hurricane season isn’t over yet, as Hurricane Melissa has surged to a Category 5 and is barreling toward Jamaica. This hurricane could be potentially devastating to the island nation. RELATED: How You Can Prepare for Hurricane Season Throughout the past two centuries, hurricanes have reshaped coastlines, wiped out cities and left lasting scars […]

If you didn’t know before, you know now. The Triangle is where the heat is in North Carolina. Between major artists pulling up, wild homecoming energy, and a nightlife that just keeps growing, this area is the new hotspot for music and culture in the South. Let’s talk about what went down. First up, Chris […]