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Martin Henson: Let’s talk about HIV — and getting tested

Martin Henson: Let’s talk about HIV — and getting tested

by Martin Henson | Jul 23, 2025 | Beacon Voices, Healthcare, Martin Henson, North Carolina

The author, who leads discussion groups with Black men, writes about why he’s pushing himself and others to talk about HIV and take away the stigma from getting regularly tested.

Opinion: High Duke Energy bills and rate hikes force difficult choices

Opinion: High Duke Energy bills and rate hikes force difficult choices

by Beacon Media | Jul 23, 2025 | Climate crisis, Coastal North Carolina, NCLCV

Anita Yates, a retiree living in Mt. Airy, N.C., argues that Duke Energy’s plans cost people like her too much every month.

Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: Congress is pushing to drastically cut food aid. Why? 

Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: Congress is pushing to drastically cut food aid. Why? 

by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Jun 12, 2025 | Affordability, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, North Carolina State Politics, Politics, U.S. Politics

Devastating cuts are on the table for communities across the country and the more than 1.4 million North Carolinians who rely on food stamps.

Rose Hoban: Should teens’ driving requirements be shortened in North Carolina? 

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...

Martin Henson: Student loan confusion, delays are stalling dreams

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...
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