Raleigh

Sep 20, 2021

The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Returns

After a year off, the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County returned to bring the community together. Last year, COVID-19 caused the annual festival to go virtual, but after moving to a new location and adding regulations to accommodate the pandemic, the festival was back for 2021.  The festivities began with Afrochella…

Jun 2, 2020

Running List: Resources #blackouttuesday

We’ve compiled a list of places/bail funds/organizations to donate to, petitions to sign, lawyers willing to help, sample emails, educational resources, and organization to get involved in. This is a running list, we will be updating it throughout the weeks to come. If you have any resources you would like to add, please email nubian-editor@ncsu.edu.…

May 31, 2020

Nubian’s Response to Raleigh Protest Against Police Brutality

On May 30, 2020, thousands of freedom fighters gathered in Raleigh to protest in retaliation for the brutal murders of George Floyd and the many other victims of police brutality.   Something that began very peacefully was met with tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and other forms of violence from the Raleigh Police Department (RPD).…

Jan 31, 2020

For Us, By Us: Supporting Black Businesses  

The word Ujamaa may be unfamiliar to most, but the sentiment behind it is nothing new. Ujamaa, the fourth day of Kwanzaa, highlights the importance of cooperative economics and supporting businesses in our community.

Oct 21, 2019

Raleigh Moves Left After City Elections

Kevin Moye | Managing Editor Last Tuesday, Oct. 8, municipal elections were held in Raleigh with city council spots and the mayor’s seat up for grabs. The election cycle resulted in a progressive wave with representatives of this side of the left winning key positions. With the incumbent mayor, Nancy MacFarlane, choosing not to run…