Record #:

23245

Author(s):

Howe, Brian

Abstract:

'Hands Up,' a presentation of several monologues, will debut in Durham as a response to recent police brutality on African Americans.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p27, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African Americans--Durham

Record #:

27507

Author(s):

Yeoman, Barry

Abstract:

The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People is holding its biennial election. The committee controls much of the Durham City Council and the Durham Board of Commissioners. No one is quite sure where the group is headed as there are splits between those who want to focus on social action and those who want to focus on economic action. Regardless, the results will determine the black community’s role in Durham’s future.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 49, December 5-11 1990, p8-9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham County--Politics and government; African Americans--Durham

Record #:

27159

Author(s):

Hudnall, David

Abstract:

Racial-justice groups protested in downtown Durham on Saturday. Shanika Biggs’ twenty-one-year old son, La'Vante, was shot and killed by Durham police officers last September. Investigations have concluded that there is no evidence of unlawful or criminally negligent conduct by law enforcement.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 21, May 2016, p8, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African Americans--Durham; Durham--Police department

Record #:

544

Author(s):

Burtman, Bob

Abstract:

At issue is whether or not the Herald-Sun of Durham is providing adequate and fair coverage of blacks and black issues.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 10 Issue 18, Apr 1992, p5-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Newspaper publishing--Durham; African Americans--Durham; Herald-Sun (Durham)

Record #:

28774

Author(s):

Fine, Kenneth

Abstract:

Autopsy results appear to contradict the Durham Police Department’s account of Frank Clark’s death. Police claim that Clark was shot from behind while fleeing the police, but local residents are skeptical. They believe that the officers mistreat impoverished African Americans, particularly those, like Clark, with criminal records.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 52, Jan 2017, p10-12, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham--Police department; Police-misconduct; African Americans--Durham

Record #:

28192

Author(s):

Kenney, Carl W.

Abstract:

People are upset within Durham’s black community about a lack of leadership. Young, black leaders are present and visible in the community, but the older, more established black leaders of the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People are resisting their assumption of leadership positions. Some younger leaders are said to be more concerned with growing their businesses and holding onto their jobs rather than fighting for the community. Others believe that the Durham Committee’s infighting and lack of a defined agenda embraced by the community are preventing younger leaders from joining the group.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 2, January 2007, p10 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Community organization; African Americans--Durham; Durham--Social conditions