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Celebrate Kwanzaa In Person and Online at These Events Across North Carolina
North Carolina has many events this week of Kwanzaa to reconnect you to African culture.
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Holiday Cocktails to Keep Your Spirits High
A special time of year calls for elevated refreshment. NC tastemakers share recipes for festive, alcohol-optional holiday drinks.
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‘Impossible to Leave on Her Own’: NC Domestic Violence Survivors Request More Help During Holidays
As survivors attempt to escape domestic violence over the holidays, requests for help from NC advocates have skyrocketed.
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From ‘The Wiz’ to ‘Jingle Jangle,’ 9 Holiday Classics With Black Leads To Stream
Here are 9 classic Christmas movies featuring Black leads and casts, and where to find them on streaming services.
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Black Santas Spread Joy and an Important Message. Here’s Where to Find Them in NC.
Black Santas are more popular than ever among families of all races. Here’s why, and where you can see some Black Santas this holiday season in North Carolina.
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These 15 Black-Owned NC Businesses Will Amp Up Your Holiday Gift Game
One-of-a-kind clothing, wreaths, killer cotton candy, and a sneakerhead’s dream at these NC-based Black-owned businesses.
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Tired of Turkey? BBQ a Rabbit or Try This Curried Vegan Pie Instead
Acclaimed Charlotte, NC chefs Julia Simon and Daryl Cooper offer Turkey Day alternatives for home cooks looking to go beyond the big bird.
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‘We Honor Warriors’: Jacksonville, NC Marine Starts Pow Wow for Native Vets
A higher percentage of Native Americans serve in the armed forces than any other group. An Onslow County Marine has founded an event to serve them.
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Powwows, Plant Medicine and Hip Hop: NC Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Storytelling, theater, music, and Indigenous food, C&P’s guide to celebrating North Carolina’s native population properly.
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An ‘Ofrenda’ for Healing: How the Pandemic Changed One NC Artist’s Dia De Los Muertos Altar
“It’s been really hard for people to lose loved ones. We need the little somethings that bring us together and art does that.”
