by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Sep 8, 2026 | Beacon Voices, Data Centers, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, Technology
North Carolina data center proposals are rousing many to take on local battles across ideological and partisan lines in communities across the state. By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton Beacon Media Photo by Nils Huenerfuerst on Unsplash If you drive through...
by Kimberly Jones | Aug 26, 2026 | Beacon Voices, Education, Kimberly Jones
The court case that North Carolina educators had long been hopeful would prod a reluctant General Assembly to produce a better public education system was dismissed this year by North Carolina’s top court. Those who care about North Carolina’s public schools need a...
by Beacon Media | Jul 29, 2026 | Latino Community
As the World Cup and the atmosphere around it has ended, it’s worth savoring the reminders it gave us. Iliana Santillán (front, left) sits was her father (right, middle) and friends before a World Cup game. By Iliana Santillán Beacon Media I went to Mexico this summer...
by Martin Henson | Jun 24, 2026 | Beacon Voices, Black Community, Martin Henson
Juneteenth has always felt to the writer, a Black man, like the day when those who care about the freedom of Black people in America can truly call a day of independence. By Martin Henson Beacon Media Juneteenth is my Fourth of July. It comes with all my favorite...
by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Jun 16, 2026 | Beacon Voices, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, LGBTQ+, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Women's rights
Small town pride events showcase the best of us. Why do some still want to stoke hate? By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton Beacon Media Editor’s note: This column, first published in 2024, has been updated from its original version. Photo by Tong Su on Unsplash From...
