Preservation efforts for the South Benbow Road Historic District in Greensboro began a decade ago to recognize the 1950s-era African-American architects who lived and worked there. The district includes 450 contributing structures.
"Connecting our Past: The History and Culture of Boston-Thurmond" is a new exhibit showcasing the history and evolution of the Boston Thurmond neighborhood in Winston-Salem. The exhibit aims to raise awareness about the neighborhood's past, present, and future, focusing on issues like infrastructure justice, gentrification and community resilience.
A Justice Department investigation launched after the beating death of Tyre Nichols in 2023 found that "Memphis police officers regularly violate the rights of the people they are sworn to serve."
When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state.
Two former leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, one Black and one white, want to bridge the Deep South's racial divide with faith-based discussions in cities once active in the slave trade.
Even as a young child, I could understand the idea that words have meaning, which is why when Sen. Lindsey Graham referred to a "lynch mob" coming after Matt Gaetz, I felt my stomach drop.