When programing your navigation system for a trip (land, sea, or air) thank Dr. Gladys Mae Brown West, for her development of the Global Positioning System (GPS). By Johnnie Grant Gladys Mae Brown was born in rural Sutherland Virginia, where her parents...
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By Mia Khatib mia.khatib@triangletribune.com RALEIGH — The City of Raleigh has been investing millions to progress ongoing affordable rental and homeownership projects in the city. Here’s what’s coming up soon. Raleigh Area Land Trust and Raleigh Raised Development have...
By Bonitta Best George “Pup” Williams has more track and field awards and accolades than you can shake a stick at. And he’s appreciative of them all. But if the latest one comes to fruition, and there’s no reason...
A GDN Exclusive By Tracey Morrison, Contributing Writer The representation of the predominately African American women enrolled at Sankofa Training and Wellness Institute was a grounding experience for the community. It was an inspirational, distinct, and honorable moment for...
By Mia Khatib mia.khatib@triangletribune.com RALEIGH — There are many different neighborhoods and communities across the city, but everyone has similar desires for community safety. Raleigh residents united at Southeast Raleigh YMCA Jan. 25 to discuss what issues their communities...
Although North Carolina was considered racially progressive among southern states in the 1960s, Martin Luther King Jr. spent considerable time advocating for equality and justice in the Tar Heel State. The civil rights leader made numerous appearances in urban areas...
By Freda Freeman Correspondent Although a joy, for many grandparents, raising their grandchildren is challenging and costly. Pamela Mason, of Raleigh, has raised eight grandchildren, including five living with her: three teenagers and 6-year-old twins. Mason doesn’t get much...
Cameron Williams THE CHARLOTTE POST Bryant Smith wanted to do something special to commemorate his mother, Rose. With a background in electrical work, Smith thought building something elaborate would be fun. Two years and countless hours of work later, a...
By Mia Khatib mia.khatib@triangletribune.com RALEIGH — The Biden-Harris Administration has selected Research Triangle Institute to receive $100 million and serve as “Regional Grantmaker” under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Thriving Communities Grantmaking program. This program makes it easier for...
By Karl Cameron The New Year is here, and the political races are on. North Carolina Primaries on March 15th will be here before you know it, but just how well have voters thought out the possibilities that the...