Explainer: Supreme Court takes up race in college admissions
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a challenge to the consideration of race in college admission decisions, often known as affirmative action.
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Breaking the cycle of violence in High Point: a true story
Many on the front lines working to address violence in our area say one path forward is listening to better understand how people find themselves in a cycle of crime.
North Carolina's Latino population continues its tremendous growth
A new report on 2010 to 2020 census data shows tremendous growth in North Carolina's Latino population. Advocacy groups say this has implications for voting rights.
The rising numbers and lasting impacts of Triad area gun violence
2021 was a year marked by violence in the Triad. Winston-Salem saw a 50% rise in homicides from the year before. It was a 35% jump in High Point.
HanesBrands makes $2M commitment to HBCUs
HanesBrands is making a $2 million investment in historically black colleges and universities. The money is going to three schools — two that are right here in the Triad.
17 minority-owned Forsyth County businesses awarded grants
Over $200,000 is being awarded to minority-owned small businesses in Forsyth County this year.
National Black Theatre Festival leader Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin has died
Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin, who succeeded her late husband as board chairman and executive producer of the National Black Theatre Festival, has died. She was 76.
Persuasive conversation tips for a happy holiday
This holiday season as families gather, the list of potentially heated conversation topics is long. Some might choose to ignore these issues altogether in the name of keeping the peace.
Christmas posadas take a different turn during the pandemic
A holiday celebration rooted in the Latino community and Catholicism begins today. Christmas posadas take place over nine days to represent Mary and Joseph's journey.