photo credit: lev radin // Shutterstock Rapper 21 Savage is embarking on a journey to teach the youth financial literacy with his foundation,”Leading by Example” partnered with Chime. 21 Savage’s Bank Account will link up with the mobile banking service to offer free online resources for the youth to make and save money. The have also partnered…… read more »
photo credit: Michae Allen // Shutterstock July 3rd has become National CROWN Day across the country, “a day of solidarity for the human rights of Black women, men, and children to wear their natural hair boldly, and proudly, without the fear of being discriminated against in school or the workplace,” as it reads on The Crown Act…… read more »
photo credit: Tverdokhlib // Shutterstock The trial for Derek Chauvin, the officer who kneeled on the neck of George Floyd, has been set for March 8th, 2021. The location of the case has not yet been determine, though it has been mentioned that it may be moved to a different city. A jury will be selected around…… read more »
photo credit: katjen // Shutterstock With COVID-19, many things have been cancelled, making it hard to see fireworks on this fourth of July. However, a few cities are still keeping the festivities going. Atlantic Beach – 9:00 p.m. Atlantic Beach Circle. Encouraged to view fireworks from their homes, boats, or vehicles. Beaufort – 9:00 p.m. Encouraged to watch from…… read more »
photo credit: Tinseltown // Shutterstock Cam is saying Goodbye to North Carolina and Hello to New England. Cam just signed a 1-year deal with the Patriots for more than $1 million, which is the league’s minimum. He could reportedly earn up to $7.5 million in incentive, according to the NFL Network. This will be Cam’s first chance…… read more »
photo credit: Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a law that will give a one-time bonus of $350 to teachers K-12 and instructional support personnel by October. The bonus would come along with their usual experience-based raises. Democrats wanted the bonuses to be $1,250 for teachers and $1000 for non-instructional employees, but Cooper…… read more »
photo credit: Grindstone Media Group // Shutterstock A North Carolina racetrack in Stokes County has lost some partnerships after its owner advertised “Bubba Rope” for sale online days after NASCAR said a noose had been found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the top series’ only Black driver. The owner, Mike Fulp, claims to…… read more »
Congrats to ETA the 8, out of Fayetteville, NC, he won the first round of the Friday Night Battle with his song “Choosy”! 4 Friday Nights in a Row! Over time ETA has dropped a few albums that are definitely worth the listen! His sound is simply a good vibe! He’s an artist to look…… read more »
This past weekend ya boy Kaoss teamed up with some parents and movers and shakers in Onslow County for a fun, free, family event at Onslow Pines in Jacksonville,NC. With all the changes that’s happened in these kids life due to this pandemic this school year, the “FREE FUN DAY” was right on time! The…… read more »
Jane Dough met some dope people in New Bern! #Duffyfield citizens, a small, close-knit and forgotten part of New Bern, takes care of each other even after #HurricaneFlorence. The natural disaster raised questions about equality and knowledge of ones own rights. Unfortunately, 700 families lost their homes and those who were fortunate to keep them, still need help. …… read more »