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Weak Sentence For Racist Landlord 'Threatening' Tenants

A racist white man who rented property to a Black family with children was given a delayed, light prison sentence…
by NewsOne Staff
11.26.20
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Michael Jordan Opens Charlotte Clinic To Support Uninsured

Michael Jordan opened a second clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina to support uninsured individuals from underserved communities.
by NewsOne Staff
10.24.20
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Chris Paul Enrolls At Winston-Salem State University

NBA star Chris Paul has enrolled at Winston-Salem State University.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.20
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Singer Anthony Hamilton Leads Charlotte Community Initiative

Anthony Hamilton distributed face masks, hand sanitizer, groceries and school supplies to families in Charlotte.
by NewsOne Staff
08.24.20
Trump to NC governor: You have a week to decide on RNC site
'Misconduct': Man Demands NC Gov. To Commute Sentence

Ronnie Long fights for his freedom.
by NewsOne Staff
06.27.20
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Family Uses Business As Safe Space For Homeless

A family from North Carolina is using their car dealership business as a safe space for individuals battling homelessness.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Family Works To Restore Historic Black-Owned Motel

A family is working to restore a historic Black-owned motel whose patrons included Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, and Ray Charles.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Tina Turner Mural Covered With Swastika

Tina Turner mural in North Carolina defaced with swastika in red paint.
by Aleia Woods
03.31.20
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Coach Resigns Over Reaction To His Open Racism

John Hoskins claims he used the N-word to make the children at his former school "smile and laugh."
by Parker Riley
03.30.20
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Stuffed Monkey With Dreads Displayed In Police Cars

A video of the stuffed animal was recorded on social media.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Sorority Buys School Supplies For North Carolina Teacher

The Delta Sigma Theta sorority stepped in to help a North Carolina teacher who was facing financial burdens purchase school…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Toddler Donates Lemonade Stand Sales To The Homeless

A 3-year-old from North Carolina has donated sales from her lemonade stand to help homeless mothers and children.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Stars Support Campaign To Restore Nina Simone’s Home

John Legend, Issa Rae, Talib Kweli and other stars are supporting a crowdfunding campaign to restore Nina Simone’s childhood home.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Black-Owned Barbershop Pays Off Debt For Students

A Black-owned barbershop in North Carolina raised money to help high school seniors pay off their debt so they would…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Elon University’s 1st Black Student Gets Honorary Degree

Glenda Phillips Hightower—the first Black student to be accepted into Elon University—received an honorary doctorate degree from the institution.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Entrepreneur Creates Coloring Book To Empower Black Women

A North Carolina-based entrepreneur launched a coloring book series designed to inspire and empower Black women.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
Over a hundred people joined Ramarley Grahams family;...
White Man Assaults Black Teenage Girl

David Sean Bell is a 51-year-old police officer.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
El Cajon, CA Police Fatally Shoot Unarmed Man
White Woman Wanted After Racist Rant

The 51-year-old is a wanted woman.
by NewsOne Staff
11.01.18
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Frazzled White Woman Calls Police On Black Children

There are calls to boycott the gas station.
by NewsOne Staff
10.17.18
Carolinas' Coast Line Recovers From Hurricane Florence, As Storm Continues To Pour Heavy Rain On The States
Hurricane Response Ignores Black Survivors, Residents Say

The response to Hurricane Florence survivors in one of North Carolina's worst-hit towns has reportedly ignored the Black community there.
by NewsOne Staff
09.21.18
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