North Carolina
Smart chicks mind their manners
As a graduate of Raleigh’s Peace College, i’ve continutd to be involved at my alma mater as a student mentor and Alumnae Board member. I have heard many scoffing at the idea of a their daughters attending small, women’s college instead of a large university. Many may not realize that women’s college graduates made up [...]
From the Open Heart of My Proud Lumbee Friend
As Smart in the City blog readers, I am sure that you also know, that there are 8 state-recognized tribes located in North Carolina. Last week, The Commission of Indian Affairs scheduled a gathering of American Indian war veterans, tribal chiefs, students, American Indian citizens and advocates and General Assembly members to celebrate their culture [...]
Bringing Yappy Back
Want to combine spending time mixing and mingling without leaving your furry friends at home? On Saturday, May 3rd from 5-7:30 p.m. at The Lawn at Chatham Mills you can bring both you and your canine are invited to support Chatham Animal Rescue and Education’s mission to promote the health and safety of all dogs [...]
Raleigh’s Peace College gets students involved in Decision 08
I had the opportunity to visit my alma mater, Peace College, today for a historical event in this year’s presidential election. Chelsea Clinton added Peace College to her list of NC colleges and universities to visit today. My attendance nor the college’s hosting Chelsea’s visit is not an endorsement of her mother’s race, but the [...]
NC Kids Kick Butts!!!
Ten years after the 1998 tobacco settlement a new poll for Kick Butts Day found that kids still feel targeted by Big Tobacco and still find it easy to buy tobacco products. Next Wednesday, April 2nd is National Kick Butts Day and NC kids will be turning the tables on Big Tobacco with activities across the state [...]
Someone you know has a birthday coming up…
This Sunday marks the two year anniversary of the North Carolina Education Lottery. At 6:00 a.m. March 30, 2006, State Board of Education Chairman Howard Lee bought the ceremonial first North Carolina lottery ticket in Raleigh.100 percent of the net proceeds of the North Carolina Education Lottery will go to education expenses, including reduced class [...]
Thank heavens for Girl Scouts cookies
‘Tis the season for Girl Scout cookies! I was at Harris Teeter Sunday and who do I see? A friendly group of Girl Scouts setting up boxes upon boxes of yummy cookies outside. Who can resist? Of course I took some home with me! Area Girl Scouts will sell cookies through March 16th to raise [...]
The future of volunteerism
On Wednesday night, I attended a community engagement forum hosted at NC State. The forum, hosted by Wake Co. non-profit ME³, welcomed a diverse audience of community members individuals, mostly college students, living or working in Wake County. As an active community advocate, interested in education and the future of our youth, I was intrigued [...]
First annual education gala promotes education among Hispanic Youth
As the fastest growing population, Hispanics play a vital role in America’s future. There are over 9 million Hispanic households in the U.S., of which nearly 6 million have school-age children. Understanding how Latino immigrant youth acculturate and adjust to life in the United States and how they are being affected by the political backlash [...]
April, Child Abuse Prevention Month
Everyone has a role to play in strengthening families, supporting parents, and protecting kids. There is no better time to help every child have a happy and healthy childhood than this April, Child Abuse Prevention Month! April materials are now available on-line from Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina. Go to the website www.preventchildabusenc.org and download the [...]
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