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'Love and Freedom': Black Queer Studies Conference returns after 25 years

By Caroline King | April 9

Twenty-five years after the first Black Queer Studies Conference, over 250 academics, activists, artists and students gathered on UNC’s campus this past weekend to celebrate and continue its legacy with an anniversary conference. The three-day conference featured eight panels ranging in topics from policy and pedagogy to sex and representation.

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More than a month: UNC's historic women, resources for learning Women’s History

By Caroline King | March 31

March was Women's History Month, but at UNC, research into women's local and global contributions is a year-long tradition.

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UNC Jewish Center lecture connects refugee history to today

By Caroline King | March 6

The Carolina Center for Jewish Studies hosted Tabea Linhard on Monday for a public lecture about Jewish writers who found refuge in Mexico during the Second World War.

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Vintage markets: Helping or hurting sustainable fashion?

By Caroline King | February 26

Why is the vintage clothing at Chapel Hill Vintage Market so expensive? While some shoppers express agitation with the market, others note that the market is curated with high-quality goods worth the cost.

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Fiber art exhibit invites viewers to journey through women’s history

By Caroline King | February 18

On Friday, a new exhibition opened at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, titled "Eve's Journey — Stepping on the Snake."

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Upcoming celebration highlights local Black LGBTQ+ artists

By Caroline King | February 4

UNC Department of Communication is hosting "A Celebration of Queer Life and Love" on Valentine's Day in Swain Hall's Black Box Theatre. The event will feature performances by local poets Destiny Hemphill and CJ Suitt.

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Carrboro celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with annual youth-led event

By Caroline King | January 21

This Saturday at the Carrboro Century Hall, people in the community gathered to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

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Advice: How to make New Year’s resolutions stick

By Caroline King | January 12

Three UNC faculty members give their advice to those working to keep their New Year's resolutions.

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Crossing guard and rapper: Whizthekid promotes music and positivity on campus

By Caroline King | December 5

Hasan Wilson Jr., one of the crossing guards who works on South Road, recently released a musical track titled "Carousel."

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Art Swap inspires attendees to build on each other's work

By Caroline King | November 25

Carolina Artists' Coalition and Back Page hosted Art Swap on Thursday as a way for creatives to find inspiration from other mediums.

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By Caroline King | January 21

Attendees have added their names and dreams to this ever-growing "I Have a Dream" banner since Carrboro's first youth-led Dr. MLK Jr. celebration in 2017.