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America’s ‘Second Independence Day’: 11 Juneteenth celebrations in NC
Juneteenth is a day of joy and celebration because it recognizes an important moment in the fight to end slavery in America. There are numerous Juneteenth celebrations in NC to honor it. It took 900 days for President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to be enforced in Texas. That’s because, as the historian Ed Cotham explains,…
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10 ways to observe Juneteenth in Charlotte
Here are 10 ways to celebrate freedom, resilience, and community on Juneteenth in the Charlotte area.
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What’s the best bar in The Triangle?
We’re launching a readers’ poll to uncover your favorite places to drink in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and we need your votes to determine the best of the best.
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What’s the best restaurant in The Triangle?
Where is the best place to eat in the vibrant triangle of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina? We’re asking our readers to vote!
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Here’s a guide to 25 fun things to do in Charlotte
Here’s your Queen City Bucket List of things to do.
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8 LGBTQ-owned NC businesses to support this Pride Month
North Carolina is for everybody. Here are 8 LGBTQ-owned NC businesses that deserve your patronage in June and beyond.
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10 quirky summer festivals coming to North Carolina
Let’s get weird with 10 summer festivals in North Carolina that go beyond music and barbecue.
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10 ways to celebrate the summer solstice across North Carolina
Discover 10 ways to celebrate the summer solstice in creative ways throughout North Carolina.
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Doctors dismissed a Black physician’s postpartum heart attack as heartburn. Now she’s helping other women push back.
Dr. Jonisha Brown founded BirthRight to empower Black pregnant women to speak up when doctors seem to ignore their concerns.
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‘Born to die’: A conversation with a North Carolina death doula
Death doulas, also called end-of-life doulas, are people who help the dying and their families navigate the end-of-life processes. Here’s a story about one NC death doula.
