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Legacy of Chapel Hill’s first Black detective remains, 50 years after his death

By Bethany Lee | February 23

Theodore Roosevelt Cole Jr. was killed in 1969 on the day of his promotional ceremony to become Chapel Hill’s first Black detective. ...

Black first-generation students reflect on their experiences at UNC

By Charity Cohen | February 23

“Given I never went to college and then just thinking about the fact that my daughter is not only in college, but is about to graduate is just something ...

Two UNC students accepted for program celebrating achievements of African American men

By Charlotte Geier | February 23

Two UNC sophomores were accepted to the Institute for Responsible Citizenship — a highly-competitive leadership program for the nation’s top young ...

Local and national movements hope to improve Black maternal health

By Praveena Somasundaram | February 23

Organizations, activists and lawmakers, including Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District, have been pushing for action to address ...

WUNC presents new podcast about local civil rights hero Pauli Murray

By Kelli Rainer | February 23

The podcast, called "Pauli", centers around Durham native Pauli Murray's influence as a civil rights attorney. Former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ...

Meet Chris Holliday: Morehead-Cain Scholar, football player and grandson of Harvey Gantt

By PJ Morales | February 23

Christopher Holliday is the heir to two distinct, important legacies. His father, Corey Holliday, was a wide receiver on the UNC football team from 1989-1993, ...

Column: Sports can serve as outlet for Black athletes to speak on racial inequities

By Jeremiah Holloway | February 23

"Many shy away from discussing race relations in sports, but the reality is that sports provide no immunity for players when they leave the field."

From The Rock Wall tells the living histories of Black Chapel Hill-Carrboro

By Kayla Guilliams | February 23

The project was developed by the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for Saving and Making History and aims to uplift voices, past and present, of Black Chapel ...

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Why this UNC women's basketball player transferred out of UNC — then came back

By Ryan Wilcox | February 22

The legacy of Stephanie Watts, one of the most talented players in North Carolina history, is a complicated one. She will be remembered as the woman who ...

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Event Preview: Orange County Historical Museum will hold Native American storytelling

By Chloe Walker | February 17

Lawrence Dunmore, a historian and storyteller from the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, will be telling stories from his tribe as well as others ...

Drive-in at Carraway Village hosts movie series in honor of Black History Month

By Mika Travis | February 17

“History is important to us,” Randi Emerman, the co-founder of the drive-in, said. “No matter where we are or who we are—film tells that story.” ...

Orange County local releases “The Harris Family of Orange County, North Carolina”

By Maggie Dunn | February 16

Beverly Scarlett recently released “The Harris Family of Orange County, North Carolina,” which chronicles the history of a Black Indigenous North ...

All the Songs We Sing: CAAWC presents anthology sharing Black experiences

By Lucy Smithwick | February 13

“The CAAWC is just great,” Harris said. “They prove that Black people and Black writers are not a monolith."

Students and faculty reflect on erasure of Black history in education

By Charity Cohen | February 11

This Black History Month, students consider the erasure of Black history lessons in schools. “When I think about the way that African American history ...

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'Judas and The Black Messiah' to tell story of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton

By Charity Cohen | February 11

"Judas and The Black Messiah” will be released on Friday. We talked with the creators and cast about the making of the movie.

LGBTQ+ educators discuss Valentine's Day, give advice to those struggling with identity

By Anthony Howard | February 9

With Valentine’s Day approaching, educators at UNC who identify as LGBTQ+ uncover their personal journeys and stories of love, talk about their plans ...

Triangle Doulas of Color provides community support for local mothers

By Praveena Somasundaram | February 9

Through Triangle Doulas of Color, Ste’Keira Shepperson is trying to build a community of support, especially for Black mothers. Her company provides ...

Why COVID-19 vaccine distribution in North Carolina lacks racial equity

By Julian Berger | February 7

COVID-19 vaccine distribution is disproportionately leaving out minority communities in North Carolina. Of those vaccinated, 12.6 percent are Black and 2.3 ...

In defense of 'Ratched': How it avoided the seven deadly sins of queer film

By Chloe Walker | February 7

There are at least seven deadly sins in queer film, such as obnoxious age gaps and lack of queer actors. Despite the negative reviews, the series "Ratched" ...

CAPS has a remedy for students of color struggling to find mental health support

By Charity Cohen | February 3

In September of 2020, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) launched a program to connect students of color with psychologists they can relate ...