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Almost every Monday since late April, hundreds of protesters have gathered at the Halifax Mall outside the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh to oppose the state’s budget cuts to unemployment benefits, healthcare funding, education, and other social benefits. Today, July 22, the “Moral Monday” protest may break records. Organizers of a 12th week of […]
There were camera phones everywhere on Sunday, to capture the moment and the movement to bring about social change in America. Since the Zimmerman verdict, cities across the nation have rallied support for the Martin family and vow for justice for their son Trayvon. The march began in Moore Square, where crowds heard chants, “No […]
The Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS) is announcing it will work with state officials to administer state grant funds for eligible flood survivors. Families who have experienced losses will need to complete the application process with state officials who are available at the Disaster Outreach Center located at the University Mall in Chapel […]
Trayvon Martin’s parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin will stand with Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network for the “Justice for Trayvon” 100 city vigils this Saturday, July 20th. Sybrina Fulton and her surviving son Jahvaris Fulton will stand with Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN at One Police Plaza at Noon in New York, […]
Family Fun is everywhere at Duke Homestead’s annual Summer Children’s Festival. Join in a day of free music, games, arts and crafts, and historic activities perfect for families and kids of all ages. This third and final installment of the three-part 2nd Saturdays series organized by the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources is a great […]
Join Foxy 107.1 and 104.3 for the Triangle Trayvon Rally Sunday, July 21st, 4pm located at Moore Square Park located at 200 South Blount St. (Downtown Raleigh). Join us along with NAACP President, Rev. Dr. William Barber to voice your disapproval of the Zimmerman verdict. For more information, contact Angela Hubbard or Shenika Hinton at: Triangle4Trayvon@yahoo.com. […]
Foxy 107.1 and 104.3 presents the one and only Frankie Beverly and Maze live in concert at the Koka Booth Amphitheater on September 28th. Listen for the cue to call to win your free tickets. Just be the 10th caller at (800-467-3699) to win! The Philadelphia born Beverly started the group as Raw Soul in […]
Customers of the four Barnes and Noble bookseller locations in Wake County can purchase books, using a special bookfair code—11117702—and send a percentage of the proceeds to support the book collection of Wake County Public Libraries. On August 24 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. customers can contribute to the library by shopping in these […]
The Green Chair Project will host a ‘Love Your Neighborhood’ furniture drive this Saturday to help families affected by the recent flooding in Chapel Hill. According to a report on WRAL, flooding affected an estimated 150 residents earlier this month; 40 of those people had to be rescued. The water levels, which had risen to higher than 4 […]
Join the Durham Business & Professional Chain for the One O’clock Lunch, 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m., Thursday July 25, 2013, Blue Coffee Café located at 202 N. Corcoran Street, Durham NC. Have a conversation with guest speaker Dr. Paula Newman about achieving the illusive balance between work and play. Dr. Newman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Durham, […]
