Holiday

Coming LIVE from the Imperial Centre, local families, musicians, performers, and staff members are working together to bring Rocky Mount a livestreamed Christmas event to remember. From the comfort of your own home television or computer screen, or as far away as the North pole, tune in for seasonal favorites and holiday cheer from your friends at […]

Join us for the first of its kind, holiday drive-in movie series in Downtown Goldsboro. On Tuesdays in December, you can load up your family and catch a FREE drive-in holiday movie on a huge, 26 ft blockbuster movie screen – the perfect way to find your holiday spirit in the comfort of your car. This […]

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping to help North Carolinians gauge the risks, protect their friends and loved ones, and slow the spread of COVID-19. “The best way to protect loved ones during Thanksgiving is to limit travel and gatherings with anyone […]

  The Pope House Museum, at 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, is the only African-American house museum in the State of North Carolina. It offers a glimpse into the life of one of Raleigh’s most intriguing citizens, Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, who was the only African-American man to run for mayor of a Southern capital […]

Raleigh Parks is excited to announce a brand-new drive-in movie experience, Festive Flix, coming the first two weekends of December! Moviegoers of all ages will enjoy seeing their favorite holiday classics on the big screen. Refreshments will be available for purchase at one of our food trucks. Tickets are $5 per car and can be pre-purchased online […]

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, COVID-19 should be on our minds. In updated guidelines, the CDC is now suggesting that we celebrate Thanksgiving outside. If you absolutely must have your celebration indoors, it’s suggested that your windows be open. They’re also saying that we should leave the elderly and other […]

Today is February 1st which means the start of Black History. This is the time of year when companies reach out to the African American community to show that they care. Schools teach some black history. But lets be real, they all do the same-o same-o every year. This year, Google did something cool. They […]

Time is running out…like Christmas is in 10 more days so you only have 9 more shopping days! OMG! Here are the top 10 toys from Time Magazine. 10. LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 9. furReal Roarin’ Tyler the Tiger 8. Paw Patrol My Size Lookout Tower 7. Nintendo Switch 6. Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit 5. Hatchimals 4. L.O.L. Surprise! 3. Super NES […]

For Memorial Day, Ivanka Trump’s “Team Ivanka” tweeted about serving champagne popsicles along with other BBQ tips. Normally that wouldn’t be a big deal, but Twitter went IN on her. Some of the reply posted pictures of soldiers that have died. One said “@IvankaTrumpHQ @pbump Exactly what do you think #MemorialDay is about, @IvankaTrump? Hint: […]

The untimely death of 25-year-old former NFL player Adrian Robinson was announced on Sunday May 17th and at the time, his cause of death was unknown. It is now being reported that Robinson’s death has been ruled a suicide by hanging. MUST READ: Chris Lighty Suicide: Black Men Kill Themselves Too Robinson had just signed with the […]

Her name is Kadra Mohamed and she’s the definition of dope. As Minnesota’s first Somali, hijab-wearing (traditional head scarf worn by Muslim women) police woman, she’s bringing the conversation of Muslim women as law enforcement to the forefront. Oh and if her making history is not impressive enough, Kadra is also 23-years-old! What? MUST READ: […]

Kenneth Chancey is a 23-year-old college graduate who was once homeless on Skid Row. Chancey graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in political science. “I climbed here bare-handed,” Chancey told ABC News. “And yes it was harder than most people who are given resources, parental support. But it’s not impossible.” MUST READ: Homeless, […]