June 2023 Poem: this i know for sure
In this poem, North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green writes about the joy of Juneteenth and the horror that came before it.
Tag: June 2023
D.I.Y Dad: A Tribute to An Amateur Architect and Weekend Builder
Looking back at the resourceful spirit that burgeoned after soldiers returned from WWII and made homes for their families.
Prank Star: Meet Shop Owner and Social Media Sensation MajorKeyLife
Youssiff Boudib is the manager of South Street Mini Mart. But he’s got a big following on TikTok and YouTube for his quirky sense of humor.
Visual Language: Jennifer Meanley’s Kaleidoscopic Realities
The Greensboro painter creates colorful, layered paintings that riff on techniques she uses in her writing, as well.
Off the Page: Courtney Napier Highlights Black Women Making Raleigh History
A Q&A with the author of the new book, Give Raleigh Her Flowers, which is based off of a 2021 exhibition at Anchorlight Studio.
A Rainbow of Local Cocktails
In honor of Pride Month, consider this ROYGBV selection of beverages from some of our favorite bars in Raleigh.
Walking on Water: The Wonders of Water Striders
A closer look at the floating bugs that glide along the surface of creeks and ponds — and the mysteries surrounding them.
The Return of Jimmy the Yard King
Fresh-cut grass stirs up memories of you love and early entrepreneurship during writer Jim Dodson’s teen years.
20 Things to Do in and around Raleigh in June 2023
Summer is here! This month brings jazz dinners, outdoor concerts, Juneteenth celebrations and festivals galore.by Addie Ladner Explore Afrofuturism at NCMA’s New Exhibition The NCMA explores Afrofuturism as well as iconic outfits in film history in a traveling exhibit, Ruth E….