Local Day of the Dead event honors and celebrates culture, tradition, and those who are no longer here
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican festivity celebrated worldwide on the first two days of November.
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Moccasin maker Minnetonka has apologized for appropriating Native American culture
The shoe company started in 1946 as one of many that sold Native-inspired moccasins to roadside gift shops. Its CEO apologized for profiting off Indigenous culture and outlined a plan for giving back.
Young, Black Native activists say it's time to appreciate Indigenous diversity
Four young Black Indigenous activists talk about their pride, the narrow representations of Indigenous peoples and what the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday means to them.
Latino vaccination rate now surpasses that of non-Hispanic residents
State health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services credit a steady increase in vaccinations among Latinos to targeted work in the communit
National university group is investigating structural racism at UNC
A national group of university professionals is investigating what it's calling “structural racism” in the University of North Carolina system, particularly at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Augmented Reality Enhances Civil Rights Book
The author of a book on notable U.S. civil rights locations was in Greensboro this week unveiling what's called an "augmented reality component."
Greensboro Leaders See Successes In Program To Boost Minority Businesses
The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce started the Scale to Excel initiative in 2020, a program aimed at spurring economic growth and improving inclusivity.
Proposed NC Budget Still Lacks Money For Black History Monument
Several big differences remain between the House and Senate versions of North Carolina's roughly $26 billion budget including teacher raises, tax cuts, and emergency powers.
