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North Carolina HBCUs

Yesterday, I voted to condemn the bomb threats against North Carolina HBCUs and so many others across the country. These threats are appalling and dangerous.

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Sertoma Arts Center

Last week, I had the pleasure of taking a tour of the Sertoma Arts Center. Seeing the local art and hearing about their outreach to

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Re-election Campaign

I’m honored to continue fighting for equality, justice, and progress in Washington. This campaign is as much yours as it is ours, and I couldn’t

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2022 Elections

Across Wake County, neighborhood precincts are meeting this month to get organized for the 2022 elections. I had the opportunity to attend my own precinct

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Black History Month

Fuquay-Varina has unveiled two historical markers to remember two segregated schools – one serving only Black students & one serving only white students. These signs

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Black History Month

There are so many extraordinary hidden figures in history whose stories need to be told. I’m pleased that this new mural in Garner offers a

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Black History Month

There are lots of events happening this month at John Chavis Memorial Park to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth. Tomorrow from 10 am – 12 pm is a

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Black History Month

As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, it is important to reflect on the history of our own communities. Two important landmarks are open to the public for

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