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Book Review: They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers

As a professor of African American history, I have very little interest in slavery. I am painfully aware that the insidious institution constructed and maintained the American economy, and that its horrific impact is still felt at this very…

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How We Can Help Refugee Populations Vulnerable to HIV/AIDS

The number of people living with HIV in the U.S. is decreasing. With the advancement of antiretroviral therapy, people living with the condition can experience viral suppression and longer life expectancy. However, around the world, HIV remains…

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Red map of North Carolina and words Ask the North Carolina State BOE: How much do you expect taxpayers to spend to make our elections less secure?

Truth to power: Marilyn Marks call for North Carolina Chair of State Board of Elections Mr. Circosta to resign

North Carolina Board of Elections held a sham meeting and certified voting machines that have unreadable barcodes. Read the letter below.


August 24, 2019


Mr. Damon Circosta, Board Chair

North Carolina State Board of Elections…

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Franklin Park - Open Up the Gates!

I attended two of the three Pro Musica concerts held in the Franklin Park Conservatory gardens over August 8-11. Both concerts were lovely and distinct. The weather, the moon, stars and the jewel-like lighting in the glass conservatory building…

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This Weeks Events

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Protest/Rally
Wed Apr1 12:00 pm
Columbus Says: Senator Husted, Stop the Circus!
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Protest/Rally
Wed Apr1 12:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Husted and Moreno Protest