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USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended
USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended. Among those colleges and universities affected is NC A&T.
Feb 242 min read

Exploring NC Art Galleries
We’ve curated a list of galleries across the state. While commendable in its efforts to highlight and showcase the vibrant artistic...
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Words from the Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green poses for photographer Trey Joyner at her home. Jaki Shelton Green is the first African American and...
Jun 30, 20236 min read


A Conversation With A Curator of Contemporary Art
Meet Maya Brooks Maya Brooks, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art North Carolina Museum of Art How and why did you become a curator? As...
Jun 30, 20235 min read


A Substantial Conversation with Ruth E. Carter
Substantial President Greg Hedgepeth sits down for an exclusive interview with Oscar award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter during...
Jun 30, 20231 min read


NC IDEA North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council
Written By: Thom Ruhe, President and CEO, NC IDEA Foundation Data shows that the more diverse our entrepreneurial ecosystems become, the...
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Champion Of The Underserved
A sit down with Kevin Dick, President and Chief Executive Officer Carolina Small Business Development Fund Written By: Dava Greely Kevin...
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Making Historically Underutilized Business A Thing of The Past
A conversation with Tammie Hall, Division Executive Director NC Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses Written By: Dava Greely...
Jul 31, 20224 min read
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