Honoring Legacy: Nathan Johnson Talks To 89-Year-Old Ms. Willie Mae
89-year-old Willie Mae grew up in Bolton, North Carolina – a small, predominantly African American town of about 600 people located in rural Columbus County, North Carolina. Today, 15-year-old...
Reflecting on February: Black History & Valentine’s Day
When the GRITS team got together in February, we had a lot to talk about. In fashion, there’s been tons of trend for Valentine’s Day, and in entertainment we...
A Brief History of Eastern North Carolina’s Hog Industry
How did we get from small farms, like the one in Charlotte’s Web, to factory farms? In this episode of CAFO’s & Communities, we explore the history and politics...
North Carolina Must Fund Improvements to Internet Access Before It’s Too Late
North Carolina student Francisco Ibarra speaks out. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced many public school children to be exclusively on-line learners, North Carolina is...
Checking In: What’s Up With 2021 So Far?
We’re getting together to talk about how things are going, and so far, it’s been kind of crazy. Between Trump’s impeachment, celebrity scandals, and trying to tackle our New...
The Communities
“We were just sitting on the porch like normal on a beautiful Saturday. And then we heard this tractor, and then all of a sudden this animal waste was...
New Year’s Resolutions
Today, the She Rocks team is talking about our resolutions and goals for the New Year. We bring you the latest news on COVID-19 and talk about what we...
Is It Enough?: Reflecting On 2020’s Attempts At Cultural Remediation And The Gullah/Geechee Nation
Though unaffiliated with Gullah/Geechee culture, a number of restaurants and food brands in Charleston, South Carolina used their name for decades. This year, several of these businesses finally underwent...
Staying Covid Safe Through The Holidays
In this episode, we bring you the latest updates on how Covid-19 is impacting our lives, and we talk about what we’ve been up to so far this holiday...
Materials Collection, Collaboration, and Race in the Southern Arts Eduction
Art teachers and professors do much more for their students than just teaching art. However, their ability to engage and inspire students beyond the scope of artistic endeavors often...
Shaping Identity Through Art
Art is a powerful tool for personal growth and shaping one’s identity. With the growing accessibility of digital art and graphic design, more and more artists have the opportunity...
Election Season Reflections From A 16-Year-Old Activist
My name is Shecoria Smith, and I’m from Wilmington, North Carolina. I’ve been interested in politics and social justice for as long as I can remember. I’m a sophomore...
