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Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice Aims to Continue Legacy of Durham Civil Rights Icon
“Pauli was so expansive that there is a point of entry for almost anyone to connect with Pauli,” says Angela Thorpe Mason, executive director of the newly renovated center. The post Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice Aims to Continue Legacy of Durham Civil Rights Icon appeared first on INDY Week.
Finding Your Community: A Q&A With Taj Scott
If you could describe Taj to a friend in the third person, what would you say?. TAJ SCOTT: Taj is this eccentric young dude. He’s talking a lot all the time except when he’s not. He’s into fighting games, some would say to the point of obsession. He’s not a half-bad chef as well. He’s trying to learn how to skateboard but in being honest, he’s pretty bad as of right now. He’s pretty smart most of the time. Pretty big anime and manga nerd—kind of a nerd in general! Born in Durham.
Louder Than Hate: Your Voice and Your Vote
As a queer person, a political awakening is not optional. I learned what being gay was from my elementary school bullies. I learned how the government discriminates against queerness when North Carolina passed HB 2. I learned that my school administrators were there to protect me as a student, but not as a queer one, as they asked me to not wear makeup to school or express pride in my queerness. Most recently, I learned that my university was willing to accept my free labor in orchestrating student events until those events involved my work as a drag artist.
Durham Public Schools Starts Year With Bus Driver Shortage
Rider requests in the school system increased by almost 5,000 students since August. Meanwhile, the district is short 30 bus drivers. The post Durham Public Schools Starts Year With Bus Driver Shortage appeared first on INDY Week.
Raleigh City Council Considers Red Hat Amphitheater Relocation Tuesday. Does It Have the Votes to Approve the Move?
Ahead of its expected Tuesday vote on Red Hat Amphitheater’s proposed relocation, the Raleigh City Council is currently split 4-4 between members who are prepared to vote “yes” and those who are undecided or oppose the plan, according to Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin. On Tuesday, the council will...
Making Sense of North Carolina’s Political Patterns and Players With Chris Cooper
Cooper's new book, "Anatomy of a Purple State," can help address “our increasing obsession with national politics at the expense of state politics.” The post Making Sense of North Carolina’s Political Patterns and Players With Chris Cooper appeared first on INDY Week.
An Ambitious Arts Education Initiative in Chatham County
This academic year, the Chatham Art Council's Artists-in-Schools Initiative has grown from just two artists in two schools to nearly twenty artists in fourteen schools. The post An Ambitious Arts Education Initiative in Chatham County appeared first on INDY Week.
Raleigh Millionaire Launches AI Attack Campaign Targeting Mark Robinson
Todd Stiefel’s satire PAC is launching a mobile and digital campaign featuring the Republican gubernatorial candidate speaking in an AI-generated voice. The post Raleigh Millionaire Launches AI Attack Campaign Targeting Mark Robinson appeared first on INDY Week.
“The Right to Enjoy the Planet On Equal Terms”: Warren County Marks 42 Years Since Landmark Landfill Protests
Talking with North Carolina filmmaker John Finley Rash about “Our Movement Starts Here,” a new documentary that explores the Warren County protests and beginning of the environmental justice movement. The post “The Right to Enjoy the Planet On Equal Terms”: Warren County Marks 42 Years Since Landmark Landfill Protests appeared first on INDY Week.
“The Right to Enjoy the Planet On Equal Terms”: Warren County Marks 42 Years Since Landmark Landfill Protests
Talking with North Carolina filmmaker John Finley Rash about “Our Movement Starts Here,” a new documentary that explores the Warren County protests and beginning of the environmental justice movement. The post “The Right to Enjoy the Planet On Equal Terms”: Warren County Marks 42 Years Since Landmark Landfill Protests appeared first on INDY Week.
Wake County Democratic Party Fends Off Criticism of Endorsements in Nonpartisan Local Races
A Raleigh Democrat filed a complaint against the party for endorsing in a Raleigh City Council race featuring two Democrats. Meanwhile, the county party chair said the issue has affected its relationship with the North Carolina Coordinated Campaign. The post Wake County Democratic Party Fends Off Criticism of Endorsements in Nonpartisan Local Races appeared first on INDY Week.
Durham Community Land Trustees Secures Affordable Housing for Local Residents
The Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) has acquired some property that it plans to keep affordable for current residents. Last month, the DCLT acquired 1600 Anderson Street, a 48-unit market-rate apartment building near the corner of Chapel Hill Road and Anderson Street. Additionally, the nonprofit acquired 2.28 acres of land nearby and plans to develop new townhomes for households earning 80 percent or below the area median income (AMI). Through DCLT’s stewardship, both sites will remain affordable going forward.
At Hopscotch, Newcomer and Veteran Festivalgoers Alike See the Light
As I bounced around downtown Raleigh, awash in a dynamic array of high-level music, one thought kept reoccurring: Hopscotch is so back. The post At Hopscotch, Newcomer and Veteran Festivalgoers Alike See the Light appeared first on INDY Week.
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