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.
by Martin Henson | May 28, 2025 | Faith, Martin Henson, North Carolina Community
The church can play an important role in American society again but both the church and those who might attend have a responsibility in addressing harms.
by Dalton George | May 28, 2025 | Dalton George, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina Community, Reclaiming Rural
The Boone Town Council member says that talking to people in real life is a simple, important way to restore faith in government and democracy.
by Rose Hoban | May 7, 2025 | Healthcare, North Carolina State Politics, Rose Hoban, Uncategorized
As lawmakers in Raleigh consider a bill that would change the required hours for teens’ provisional permits, some are raising concerns. By Rose HobanN.C. Health News Credit: Ron Lach; Creative Commons License One night, not long after I’d graduated high...
by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Apr 30, 2025 | Affordability, Business, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, Local Politics, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Uncategorized
As her son graduates high school, the writer realizes the tremendous costs of childcare early in her son’s life have ripple effects well past those years. By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton Beacon Media Credit: PickPik I’m a heck of a proud mom. My son is graduating next...
by Martin Henson | Apr 22, 2025 | Affordability, Black Community, Education, Martin Henson, U.S. Politics, Uncategorized
The writer calls on family and communities to rally around those affected by budget cuts and disarray in the federal government that is affecting student loans. By Martin Henson Beacon Media Creative Commons license. Credit: Wikimedia Commons user...
