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Martin Henson: Targeting “DEI” is costing life-saving programs and research

by Martin Henson | Apr 22, 2026 | Black Community, DEI, Español, Healthcare, North Carolina Community, Politics

When many people think of “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” efforts, they think of a workplace training. However, targeting of those initiatives has resulted in harm far beyond that, affecting the health of many Americans, the writer says. Photo...

Martin Henson: Resisting ICE is not just about immigration

by Martin Henson | Jan 12, 2026 | Beacon Voices, Black Community, Immigration

From the death of a woman in Minnesota to federal immigration raids in North Carolina, resistance is an awful reminder of a society once governed by slavery. Image created by AI. By Martin Henson Beacon Media I can imagine the scene: Locked shoulder to shoulder,...

Martin Henson: A murder on a Charlotte train, exploited for Black blood

by Martin Henson | Oct 14, 2025 | Beacon Voices, Black Community, History, Martin Henson, North Carolina

The writer argues that the murder of a white woman by a Black man on a train in Charlotte, N.C., became the latest incident used for political convenience by our leaders.

Martin Henson: Let’s talk about HIV — and getting tested

Martin Henson: Let’s talk about HIV — and getting tested

by Martin Henson | Jul 23, 2025 | Beacon Voices, Healthcare, Martin Henson, North Carolina

The author, who leads discussion groups with Black men, writes about why he’s pushing himself and others to talk about HIV and take away the stigma from getting regularly tested.

Martin Henson: The unfulfilled promises of George Floyd’s legacy

Martin Henson: The unfulfilled promises of George Floyd’s legacy

by Martin Henson | Jun 4, 2025 | Black Community, Local Organizing, Martin Henson, North Carolina Community

Five years after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police, Black Lives Matter activist Martin Henson reflects on Floyd’s legacy and the change that hasn’t come.

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