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28257
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The Lakewood YMCA in southwest-central Durham is in danger of closing due to poor finances and infrastructure problems. Many in the community are upset because of center’s stabilizing place in the inner-city neighborhood and will take the next three months to try to solve the problem. The center is governed by Raleigh’s YMCA and many believe that the management does not understand the situation in Durham.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 24, June 2007,
p5-6
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28281
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Many people misunderstand what it is like to be transgender. Descriptions of the gender orientation, the biological issues which may cause it, and personal stories from transgender individuals are shared. Three individuals who are a part of the Southern Association for Gender Education share their personal experiences as transgender individuals. Rachel, Anderson Wiltshire, and Karli Rabe share their experiences and highlight what makes them normal despite their gender orientation.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 26, June 2007,
p18-22
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28282
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Angel Collie is a 21-year old transgender man who participates in the Soulforce Equality Ride bus trips. The bus trips go to Christian college campuses around the country to spread their message that gays, lesbians, and transgendered people should be accepted and loved by the church. Collie discusses the many confrontations he has had on college campuses, his reason for participating in LGBT activism, and his personal story.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 26, June 2007,
p23-24
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28283
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Durham plans to curb global warming through its proposed Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Local Action Plan. Plans to reduce emissions by 2030 are detailed. The plan is described as aggressive, but doable. One of the major challenges will be to reduce emissions as the population increases with the city’s 25% expected growth over the time period.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 27, July 2007,
p5-7
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28284
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John Edwards is competing for the democratic nomination for president. Edwards’ message is strong, but his campaign seems to be stuck. One of Edwards’ main campaign themes has been anti-poverty, but he has been called a hypocrite for his massive 28,000-square-foot house near Chapel Hill. While many like Edwards, critics point out that his lack of political insight may be costing him. Edwards’ struggles and his chances of winning are discussed.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 29, July 2007,
p13-17
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28285
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A new report from the Conservation Trust for North Carolina finds that open space is disappearing. The report looks at maps that show housing density from the 1940s to the present and the projected growth trends up to 2030. Forests, farmland, and recreation areas will be overtaken by suburban housing if nothing is done to stop the trend. The Conservation Trust’s government relations director, Edgar Miller, talks about what can be done about the problem.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 30, July 2007,
p8
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28287
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The history of the Blount Street neighborhood and its recent redevelopment are described. The neighborhood is one of the oldest in Raleigh with many different styles of architecture including examples of Tudor, Second Empire, and Queen Anne architecture. During the 1960s, many left the downtown area for the suburbs and many of the houses were turned into government offices. Now, the redevelopment plan for the neighborhood is encouraging many to move back to the historic area.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 30, July 2007,
p21
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28288
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The Golden Belt Manufacturing Company’s textile factory in Durham is being repurposed with a focus on attracting artists. The mixed-purpose space will include many artist studios, living spaces, art-focused retail, an open-air market, restaurants, and a live music venue. The artists are at the center of the plan as the developers hope to create a unique community in the area.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 30, July 2007,
p25
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28289
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Durham is becoming a national hotbed for spoken-word poetry. The Bull City Slam Team has been successful at national competitions and several festivals have been held in Durham to celebrate the genre. The history of slam poetry in the Triangle area and several area poets are recognized. The poetry has helped many through difficult struggles in their life and has attracted a church-like atmosphere for some.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 30, July 2007,
p39-41
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28290
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More Latino supermarkets are popping up around the Triangle area. Area residents, owners, and cooks talk about how these markets help spread culture in the area and can encourage people to try making new foods at home.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 31, August 2007,
p15-17
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28291
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Three large no-kill animal shelters in the state and the NC Department of Agriculture’s Animal Welfare Division are involved in legal and policy disputes over the treatment of unwanted animals. The Haven, Tri-County Animal Rescue, and All Creatures Great and Small have been accused of providing substandard and horrific living conditions for their animals. These complaints come from many, including animal rights groups. The members of the no-kill movement talk about why people dislike their practices and the good they do for the animals.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 32, August 2007,
p5-6
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28300
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Student activists from Student Action with Farmworkers work on migrant’s behalf in the fields and at the statehouse. The Durham non-profit brings college students together with farmworkers through a 10-week summer internship program. The interns work with advocacy groups to help migrants gain access to health clinics, teach them about the dangers of pesticides, and promote safety in the fields. Others assist migrants with union organizing, teach migrants about their legal rights, or lobby for statewide policy changes on farmworker and immigrant issues.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 33, August 2007,
pOnline
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28301
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Derek Jennings discusses the reasons for why he and his wife decided to homeschool their three youngest children. Jennings decided that homeschooling was a better option to meet each of his children’s individual needs than their current situation in Wake County Schools. The apprehension and curiosity that came with the decision were well rewarded as all three of his children are doing better emotionally and educationally in the homeschool environment than they were in public schools. Many families in Wake County are choosing this option with the school population explosion.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 34, August 2007,
p14
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28302
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After years of domestic violence, a woman and her child fled to Raleigh to start a new life. She is one of thousands of women who seek help from domestic violence each year in the Triangle area. A Wake County nonprofit, Interact, helps victims navigate the legal system while balancing work, school, and family obligations. The woman tells her personal story and how other women like her struggle to have normal lives.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 35, August 2007,
p16-23
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28303
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Dianne Pledger is leading renewed growth and spirit in the historical Hayti neighborhood in Durham. Pledger is head of the nonprofit St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation and is using history, art, blues music, and new programs like slam poetry to connect the neighborhood with Durham’s broader community. The history of the neighborhood as a once-thriving community of African-American owned businesses and culture is detailed. Pledger’s tireless work rebuilding the community through the foundation is also detailed.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 36, September 2007,
pOnline
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