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PARK VISTA, FL — Eight Black Florida teenagers are rallying against what they claim to be racial discrimination after not one of them made their high school cheerleading team. Known locally as the “Park Vista 8,” the girls are alleging that they are being racially harassed by their peers. When Park Vista High School sophomore […]
A Florida jury has found Casey Anthony not guilty of murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. The jury of 7 women and 5 men in Orlando did find the 25-year-old Anthony guilty of giving false information to a law enforcement in connection with the case. The jurors returned the verdict after more […]
Area fireworks displays have been rescheduled for tonight -weather permitting. Here’s the rundown: 1) Raleigh: Fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m. at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. 2) Durham: Fireworks will follow tonight’s baseball game between the U.S. Collegiate National Team and Japan at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The game is at 6 p.m. 3) Cary: […]
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina National Guard will promote Willow Spring, N.C., resident and career Army officer Elizabeth D. Austin to the rank of brigadier general June 29 making her the organization’s first female general. “Beth will keep our team trained, equipped and ready for missions at home and abroad,” said Maj. Gen. Greg […]
1. July 4th Celebration at NC State Fairgrounds The NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh will host a fireworks show. The festivities start at 5:00 pm and will end at 9:00 pm. Activities include arts & crafts, 4th of July hat making, a Nature Program, and a Taiko drumming show. The Raleigh Police and Fire Department […]
This weekend as we come together to celebrate July 4th, grills will be sizzling and the refreshments flowing. You’re still trying to teach Big Mamma how to Dougie and to Wobble, but there’s nothing like a Soul Train line to liven up the party with music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. It’s an “All […]
Jean Carne, who is part of The Prime Smokehouse All-star Jazz Series, represents the best of what happens when you meld a beautiful voice with soulful, funky-jazz instrumentation and wonderful songwriting. This international vocal superstar is currently touring the United States, Europe and Asia to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Gamble & Huff’s iconic Philadelphia […]
Lorenzo Charles, a member of N.C. State’s 1983 championship basketball team, hoists his framed jersey during a game played in Raleigh on Feb. 16, 2008, between the Wolfpack and Clemson at the RBC Center. Charles had the winning shot in the 1983 NCAA Championship game when N.C. State defeated Houston. Charles died Monday, June 27, […]
An eight-foot statue of rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry was approved on Monday despite the opposition of some local residents, including one who said the Hall of Fame singer/songwriter should not be honored because he is a “felon and not a friend of women.” The Root Reports: The University City council, which has jurisdiction […]
TV One celebrates Black Music Month with a new episode of “Unsung” tonight at 10p with one of the most imitated emcees ever in the game Big Daddy Kane.
