An analysis of 32,000 individuals who participated in new drug trials in the US during 2020 showed that only 8% were Black, 6% Asian, 11% Hispanic and 30% were age 65 and older – showing the underrepresentation of diverse populations in clinical trials.
According to Indy Week, the decision to serve free meals is set to save Durham Public Schools more than $1.5 million this year.
A February survey by the North Carolina Child Care Resource & Referral Council revealed that one in five providers anticipated closing within a year without external funding. The loss of 69 programs reflects a 1.4% reduction in licensed programs between July 1 and Sept. 19.
The North Carolina constitution currently states that “every person born in the United States and every person who has been naturalized” can vote. The amendment would remove language about naturalized citizens.
Mark Robinson, el vicegobernador de Carolina del Norte, ha adoptado posturas controvertidas en torno a la inmigración que podrían tener graves repercusiones para la comunidad latine en el estado y más allá.
Orphaned wells are inactive oil and gas wells with no proper owner and are deemed environmental hazards by the United States Department of Interior. The U.S. is home to an estimated 3.9 million abandoned oil and gas wells.
On Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m., Scuppernong Books is hosting a town hall where they have invited leaders, clients of the Interactive Resource Center and anyone else who lives or works downtown that wants to talk about solutions to homelessness.