“I really wanted to provide that platform to other Afro-Latinas and show them they can do anything.”
Tag: North Carolina
‘The right choice for me’: North Carolinians share their abortion stories
“All that comes along with being pregnant, if that’s not a choice, I can’t imagine how horrible it would be. I can’t imagine going into childbirth if you didn’t want to. That isn’t anything I would put on anyone.”
New law will allow for the expunging of juvenile records in North Carolina
The Second Chance Act will purge hundreds of thousands of records overall.
State lawmakers fund W-S anti-abortion center as part of 2021-22 budget
In North Carolina, there are more pregnancy crisis centers than abortion centers.
America’s Racial Wealth Gap: Jay Pearson Tries to Build Wealth for the Next Generation
“In terms of wealth and income, I grew up in abject poverty. I’m the first person in my direct line who’s been building wealth that can hopefully be transferred to the next generation.”
W-S parents, activists seek to get ahead of national controversy around critical race theory
Parents in Winston-Salem say that just because the school isn’t teaching critical race theory doesn’t mean people shouldn’t be talking about race.
Rules for cops: 8 Can’t Wait and use-of-force policies in Triad law enforcement agencies
Activists are holding North Carolina’s Triad accountable when it comes to policing.
Triad parents relieved as Pfizer vaccines become available for kids
Local parents are relieved now that children over the age of 12 can receive the Pfizer vaccine.
The Return of RiverRun: A guide to the 2021 Festival
Film festivals are coming back, including RiverRun in North Carolina. Check out the reviews of shorts, documentaries, and feature films showing in May.
Trans individuals and allies face off against discriminatory bills in NC legislature
The anti-trans bills in North Carolina and across the country could have devastating consequences.