by Beacon Media | May 20, 2026 | North Carolina State Politics, U.S. Politics
A Greensboro 4th grader wrote to his member of Congress, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx. She responded by saying he must have been “indoctrinated.” Jacob Brooks, who lives in the district, has a few words for the boy — and for Rep. Foxx. By Jacob Brooks, Beacon Media Hey,...
by Kimberly Jones | May 2, 2026 | Education
The N.C. Supreme Court has shut the door on the Leandro lawsuit, ignoring its obligation to our Constitution. Our communities are the only ones left to stand up for our future. Photo by Elijah Mears on Unsplash By Kimberly Jones Beacon Media It was 22...
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...
by Beacon Media | Apr 7, 2026 | Latino Community, LGBTQ+
A transgender woman, Geronimo is a Henderson resident who has been detained by immigration authorities. Geronimo’s bold activism and standing in support of Latino and LGBTQ communities demands support from a broader community now, the author argues. By Iliana...
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,...
