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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...

Iliana Santillán: This César Chavez Day, encouraging the whole truth 

by Beacon Media | Apr 1, 2026 | El Faro, Español, History, Immigration, Latino Community, North Carolina Community

After many came forward to tell stories of abuse at the hands of the celebrated Latino organizer of farmworkers, the author tells us how to honor this complex legacy.  By Iliana Santillán Beacon Media  A decade ago, when I was teaching fourth grade in Apex,...

kimberly jones: Rural public schools don’t want a handout. They want access to opportunity

by Kimberly Jones | Mar 4, 2026 | Beacon Voices, Education, Español, Kimberly Jones, North Carolina, North Carolina Community

Former teacher of the year Kimberly Jones, once a rural area public school student, says state lawmakers should offer the same opportunities to rural students that are offered to those from wealthier By Kimberly Jones Beacon Media Photo by Nathan...
Scott Peoples: La administración Trump está traicionando a las tropas transgénero

Scott Peoples: La administración Trump está traicionando a las tropas transgénero

by Scott Peoples | Sep 5, 2025 | Beacon Voices, Español, LGBTQ+, Scott Peoples, U.S. Politics

El veterano militar reflexiona sobre las recientes decisiones de la Administración de Trump en relación con los soldados transgénero.

Shannon Moretz: ¿Somos vecinos o enemigos?

Shannon Moretz: ¿Somos vecinos o enemigos?

by Shannon Moretz | Sep 4, 2025 | Beacon Voices, Climate crisis, Español, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Shannon Moretz, Western North Carolina

Un reciente viaje al oeste de Carolina del Norte ha llevado a la escritora a reflexionar sobre lo que todos tenemos en común.

James Lee: Los veteranos merecen algo mejor que los recortes a Medicaid

James Lee: Los veteranos merecen algo mejor que los recortes a Medicaid

by Beacon Media | Aug 26, 2025 | Español, Healthcare, Military, North Carolina, U.S. Politics

James Lee, un veterano de la Fuerza Aérea de los EE. UU. reflexiona sobre su servicio y los miles de veteranos de Carolina del Norte que ahora se enfrentan a la pérdida de la cobertura de Medicaid.

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