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UNC-based researchers developing tool to teach Cherokee language

By Natalie Varma | November 29

“We want to increase the exposure of the Cherokee language to the general public, so people can get to know this language,” Shiyue Zhang, one of the ...

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UNC alumnus Justin Hadad wins Rhodes scholarship, will study economics at Oxford

By Lia Salvatierra | November 28

Justin Hadad will pursue a Master of Philosophy in economics at the University of Oxford, where he hopes to continue studying market design. He is the ...

Carolina Indian Circle celebrates annual culture showcase

By Aisha Baiocchi | November 22

“It’s been the first showcase we’ve had since COVID,” said Evynn Richardson, who is a first-year and member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe and Nansemond ...

Column: We don't need to keep doing Friendsgiving

By Nicholas Li-wen Hatcher | November 22

"For all of the positivity surrounding Friendsgiving, the celebration still revolves around the most controversial American tradition: Thanksgiving."

UNC community honors memory of James Cates on the anniversary of his death

By Jade Neptune | November 21

Friends, family and advocates for Cates shared his story and discussed ongoing efforts to memorialize him at the remembrance event. "James was more than ...

'Built on love:" Rise Biscuits to open new location in Chapel Hill

By Ethan E. Horton | November 21

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, a Triangle-founded biscuit and donut chain, is opening its first Chapel Hill location in March.

Editorial: 51 years after the murder of James Cates Jr., we are still complicit

By Editorial Board | November 21

"The story of Cates is more than a hate crime. It is about the complicity of so many local institutions based in white supremacy — institutions whose ...

'We are here': First Nations Graduate Circle hosts land acknowledgement rally

By Liv Reilly | November 19

UNC's First Nations Graduate Circle hosted a rally in The Gift on Wednesday, encouraging all students and staff to learn about UNC’s prospective land ...

Column: Students in Greek Life aren’t too young to learn about race

By Zari Taylor and Caitlyn Yaede | November 18

"It’s a privilege to even have the opportunity to have these issues explained rather than learning as you go as someone who lives with the consequences ...

Editorial: We stand with The Daily Gamecock — enough is enough.

By Editorial Board | November 18

"We will continue to use our voices as student journalists to call upon the University to be more accountable to students — not to their public image. ...

Carolina Asia Center event discusses "Dave Carson's Brownface Empire"

By Brooke Elliott | November 16

Kellen Hoxworth, a professor at Florida State University, led a discussion at UNC called “Dave Carson’s Brownface Empire” on Monday to discuss the ...

Comedian Hari Kondabolu discusses stereotyping of South Asians in media

By Abby Pender | November 16

Comedian Hari Kondabolu — along with community panelists — discussed his documentary “The Problem with Apu" and harmful media stereotypes of South ...

UNC ASC hosts first Africa Fest, highlights contemporary African art and culture

By Emily Shih | November 16

The UNC African Studies Center hosted its first ever Africa Fest on Saturday. “We knew that there was an absence of an opportunity to learn about ...

Meja Bahasa Indonesia celebrates Indonesian culture on UNC's campus

By Madi Kirkman | November 16

Meja Bahasa Indonesia offers UNC students the opportunity to learn about Indonesian culture and history. “I love creating a place where the Indonesian ...

UNC student organizations petition to add a permanent ramp at the Old Well

By Valeria Cloës | November 16

UNC students are calling for the University to take action and provide more permanent on-campus solutions for students with disabilities.

After petition, two AAPI providers were hired at CAPS, students say there's more work ahead

By Natalie Varma | November 15

Last spring, UNC community members petitioned for more representation of providers from Asian-American and Pacific Islander backgrounds within UNC CAPS. ...

Asian Health Advocacy Alliance promotes wellness, community mental health support

By Jade Neptune | November 15

On Friday, the UNC Asian Health Advocacy Alliance partnered with HBO Max and Yaya Tea for the wellness day event, which featured activities hosted ...

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Editorial: Blood drives show health is still political for queer people

By Editorial Board | November 15

"Those who are eligible should consider donating blood on Dec. 8 at Fetzer Hall, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Whether you’re eligible or not, everyone ...

Volunteer organization Kiran advocates for South Asian survivors of domestic violence

By Meagan Bergstrom | November 14

Kiran provides services in a variety of areas, such as a 24-hour crisis hotline, client advocacy, crisis counseling, safety planning and support groups. ...

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Students share research, perspectives on Latinx art at undergraduate symposium

By Liv Reilly | November 12

The symposiums are part of an ongoing series that relate to historical and current events happening in Latinx communities and around the world. “We ...