Record #:

24782

Author(s):

Hooley, Danny

Abstract:

Kasib Abdullah founded Believers United for Progress (BUFP), an organization that provides meals for 300 kids in afterschool programs, in 2005. BUFP encourages positive behavior by recruiting at-risk kids to volunteer, therefore ensuring the organization reaches even more people in an effort to restore Durham’s Hayti district.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 3, January 2016, p10-11, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham County--Social life and customs; Neighborhoods--Durham; Community organization

Record #:

24783

Author(s):

Tullis, Eric

Abstract:

Durham rapper, Kurrel Rice, better known as Professor Toon, has become Durham’s corporate rap spokesperson. His debut album, Take Notes, holds promise to bring him fame outside of Durham.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 3, January 2016, p28-29, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham County--Social life and customs; Musicians--Durham; Rap musicians

Record #:

24837

Author(s):

Howe, Brian

Abstract:

Originally from Florida, Brendan and Jeremy Smyth came to Durham in 2013 under the impression that the city had a thriving experimental film community. When they arrived, they realized they were mistaken, but took advantage of the situation and started their microcinema, calling it Unexposed. Their series has changed the local and national state of contemporary experimental film and now the brothers hope to make their art form accessible to all.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 1, January 2016, p25-26, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham County--Social life and customs; Filmmakers--North Carolina; Documentary filmmakers--Durham

Record #:

24422

Author(s):

Howe, Brian

Abstract:

An incident during the NC Pride Parade in September 2015 brought to light the discrimination of black people who identify as LGBTQ. Laila Nur claims that a Pride affiliate assaulted her while she was speaking during the parade. Nur and others marched in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, but the forcible silencing of Nur reveals fractures in the LGBTQ community.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 43, October 2015, p22-24, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham County--Social life and customs; Sexual minorities; Gay pride celebrations

Record #:

24831

Author(s):

Hill, Corbie

Abstract:

The Charming Youngsters band began in Greenville’s underground music scene back in 2007. Now, the band is based in Durham, but the members and their musical style has matured. This article highlights the band’s history, their current plans, and their uncertain future.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 50, December 2015, p22-23, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham County--Social life and customs; Musicians

Record #:

25509

Author(s):

Shestak, Elizabeth

Abstract:

Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD) has operated a shelter with a drug rehabilitation program, a food pantry, a clothing closet, and a community cafeteria for more than 30 years. Every day UMD serves three meals with the help of volunteers.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 6, November 2015, p150-156, por, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham County--Social life and customs; Community organization