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Martin Henson: A Raleigh death evokes strong emotions for the Black community

by Martin Henson | Oct 15, 2026 | Beacon Voices, Black Community, Martin Henson, North Carolina Community

The Black community should not immediately be dismissed for speculating on the cause of a Black man’s death after he was found hanging from a tree, the author writes. By Martin Henson Beacon Media A Black man was found hanging from a tree in downtown Raleigh last...

Martin Henson: Juneteenth is my Fourth of July

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...

Can a billionaire make North Carolina’s public schools poor?

by Beacon Media | Jun 4, 2024 | Education, Elections, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina, North Carolina State Politics, Politics, Uncategorized

Veteran campaign finance expert says political donations are driving school privatization By Bob Hall  NC Newsline Despite strong opposition, the North Carolina Senate voted this month to boost enrollment in privately run K-12 schools by doubling state...

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