Mural of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Unveiled

Mural of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Unveiled

On Tuesday, Dec. 5 the Orange County Office of Equity & Inclusion unveiled the new Pauli Murray mural by Scott Nurkin. The mural is located at the Orange County Sportsplex at 101 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough. The program included a tribute to Rev. Murray by Dasan...
Creighton P. Blackwell, Coastal Credit Union

Creighton P. Blackwell, Coastal Credit Union

CHAPEL HILL CARRBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2023 BLACK BUSINESS ALLIANCE BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR “Doing good is simply good business,” says Creighton P. Blackwell Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Community Engagement Coastal Credit Union. Blackwell is an...
Kiara Sanders

Kiara Sanders

Meet Kiara Sanders, the visual artist behind the African American Trailblazers mural. This mural honors twelve Black leaders from Chapel Hill and Carrboro who helped shape and improve our community. The mural features twelve African American pioneers who were vital to...
Phyllis Portie-Ascott  

Phyllis Portie-Ascott  

Phyllis Portie-Ascott was chosen to fill the vacant seat on the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, which voted unanimously in favor of her appointment — one of four final applicants for the position. Portie-Ascott was also the Orange County Democratic...