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Many prominent Black people we recognize — from civil rights activists to athletes and musicians, have ties to the Triangle and cities across North Carolina.

In honor of Black History Month, The Pitt News has compiled a list of events occurring on campus and in the city that commemorate Black history and highlight the Black community in Pittsburgh. “Lift Every Voice” by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Feb. 3 at 7 p.m This concert will feature selections by famous Black...

U.S. Mint honored Angelou with a quarter and stated that her depiction symbolized the way she lived her life.

1. MOVIES: What state is the setting for the 1990s movie "Twister"?

By Faith Fistler for Kent State News Lab.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. The first time Tyana Barton was singled out because of her hair was when she was told to straighten it before a dance recital. "That was like the first time in maybe 10 years Ive ever had to straighten my hair. " ...

By Amanda Robb for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service Collaboration At 9:05 a.m. ...

Now in her early 70s, she has joined forces with writer and director Josh Ravetch to craft the 75-minute ‘Beverly Johnson: In Vogue.’ It’s ultimately a…

  Ms. Kemoloy Murphy (far left) with Cast Members Sunshine Theatre's Playwright, Felix Fleming, has produced a master-piece of theatrical

Numerous groups are showing support for North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls as an investigation moves forward following her comments regarding the lack of diversity in the states courts. Despite defending her statements as an exercise of free speech, this probe has raised concerns among activists. Dawn Blagrove, executive director of the group Emancipate North Carolina, emphasized the potential implications for civil rights in North Carolina. ...

Nikki Iles affirmed her flawless ear, Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke finished each other’s sentences and Tyshawn Sorey rewrote standard-song interpretation