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One interpretation of the 2022 Black History Month theme of “Black Health and Wellness” includes literacy, education, and building the foundation for sustainable equity, equality, and inclusion. This week, we’re…
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North Carolina Black Alliance The North Carolina Black Alliance is a local nonprofit organization that focuses on addressing policy level change by developing a stronger network of elected officials that…
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Starting in 1915 as Negro History Week observed during the second week of February, the 1960s saw an evolution of this one week to the entire month of February and…
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Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 17 Many met him for the first time in his letter to the editor of The Atlanta Constitution titled “Kick Up Dust.”  This…
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Our annual Hope for the Holidays campaign raised a record-breaking $26,536.75! What Is Hope for the Holidays? Since 1998, Hope for the Holidays has paired fundraising and gift giving during December:…
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Thank you! Your 2021 Round Ups Raised $307,818 Participation in the Round Up program grew significantly in 2021 as shoppers responded to the escalating need for hunger relief during the…
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North Carolina is home to the largest population of Native Americans east of the Mississippi River. According to the 2000 US Census, 99,541 Native Americans call North Carolina home. Weaver Street…
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Throughout November we are honoring our Native American Community by acknowledging and sharing their cultural history, traditions, and contributions. We have partnered with local book providers –Flyleaf Books and Book…
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