Record #:

29310

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

In the past election, the maps that decided the current North Carolina General Assembly--and the presidential winner for the state--were found unconstitutional. This week, the North Carolina legislature must draw new maps to combat racial gerrymandering.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 33, August 2017, p6, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gerrymandering--North Carolina

Record #:

29312

Author(s):

Willets, Sarah

Abstract:

At the base of a Confederate statue known as Silent Sam on the University of North Carolina, a community of students has come to protest the monument. Although the University says it cannot remove the monument without approval of the North Carolina Historical Commission, under a 2015 law, students vow to not leave the site until Silent Sam is removed.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 33, August 2017, p8-9, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Confederate monuments--Chapel Hill

Record #:

29314

Author(s):

del Charco, Cole

Abstract:

The North Street Neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina has become an example of community living and the cohousing movement in the Triangle. Filled with families, singles young and old, and students, the Neighborhood shares common spaces and appliances, while residents also gather for meals and meetings.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 33, August 2017, p11-13, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Community organization

Record #:

29323

Author(s):

Howe, Brian

Abstract:

The Raleigh News and Observer has decided to move from more obligatory stories to reader-focused coverage. However, this has led to the removal of some substantial columns, including art journalism.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 33, August 2017, p20-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

News and Observer (Raleigh)

Record #:

43394

Author(s):

Sarah Willets

Abstract:

In this article the author is discussing the confederate statue Silent Sam on UNC’s campus. Students camping around Silent Sam to protest stated they would not be leaving until Silent Sam was taken down. The week before protesters were not stopped while taking down another confederate statue. The article follows the theme of confederate statues through the south being taken down or protested to be taken down.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 33, August 2017, p8-9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Protest; Confederate monuments--North Carolina; Politics--North Carolina