RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — More details were revealed about the first changes Capital City residents might see in downtown Raleigh's ambitious revitalization project.The city's Economic Development Strategy — which includes 10 pillars to sustain long-term prosperity downtown — was presented publicly for the first time two weeks ago. The hope is the project will inject…
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Once again, North Carolina has a national spotlight on the political stage.Vice President Kamala Harris visited Durham on Friday with a focus on the economy.Harris talked about strengthening entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses, specifically focusing on Durham's historic Black Wall Street to help black entrepreneurs launch and scale their businesses.At 12:40…
This holiday season, make it a goal to shop local. Shopping local does more than support small business owners and entrepreneurs in the community; it’s a great way to find personalized, creative gifts for everyone on your list — especially that loved one who is hard to shop for.Over the years, WRAL Family has profiled…
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — There are dozens of Pilates studios across North Carolina — from the mountains to the coast — but one in the Triangle holds a distinction.A Durham mom of two opened Prevailing Pilates in 2023; it is the state's first black-owned Pilates studio. There's now a waiting list to get through the…
In Raleigh, North Carolina, Black-owned children’s bookstore Liberation Station, known for celebrating diversity and representation, has declared it will close its doors at the end of April. Opened in June 2023 by Victoria Scott-Miller and her husband, Duane Miller, the store quickly became a popular space where Black children could find books that mirrored their…
Many are expected to gather on Wednesday for the funeral of Dr. John Mitchell Johnson – the owner of Raleigh’s oldest pharmacy, and North Carolina’s oldest Black-owned pharmacy.Johnson, who was 93, provided years of service to the surrounding community while operating Hamlin Drug Company on East Hargett Street. In 1904, the pharmacy opened as People’s Drug…
Liberation Station Bookstore, North Carolina’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore, is moving out of downtown Raleigh less than a year after it opened. source
Liberation Station Bookstore, North Carolina’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore, is moving out of downtown Raleigh less than a year after it opened.Liberation Station opened on Juneteenth 2023 at 208 Fayetteville St. on the second floor of the Efird’s building. The bright, intimate space hosts events and sells children’s books written and illustrated by Black and…
If you were able to get tickets to this year’s Dreamville Festival, that means you’re heading to Raleigh, North Carolina. Beyond the music and festivities, there’s no shortage of Black history and cultural experiences in this Southern city.To enhance your visit, we’ve crafted a mini destination guide so you can get immersed in all that…
CHICAGO — Harold's Chicken Shack, a Chicago cuisine staple for eight decades, is known for its delectable fried chicken, often smothered in a trademark mild sauce.Chicago's most famous fried chicken establishment was the brainchild of Harold Pierce, an old-school entrepreneur from Midway, Alabama. Pierce moved to Chicago in the 1940s.Like many Black Americans who came…