"This month, I've been highlighting Black leaders who have made a difference here in Wake County and North Carolina. As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close, join us in celebrating some of these incredible people as we feature them all day"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Deborah K. Ross:
"It was such an honor to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Carolinian this weekend. As the only Black newspaper published twice weekly in North Carolina, their commitment to truth & justice has left a lasting legacy in our community & state."Read on Twitter
"Holly Springs' own Dessie Mae Womble was the first Black female police chief in North Carolina, and our #BlackHistoryMonth highlight today. According to a Jet magazine interview in 1981, she received the position among 25 other applicants." on Feb. 27Read on Twitter
"Many North Carolina chefs are nominated for James Beard Awards, including Raleigh's own Cheetie Kumar. Owner of Garland restaurant, Cheetie has been a champion of restaurants & the need to provide additional relief to the industry during the pandemic. newsobserver.com/living/food-dr" on Feb. 26Read on Twitter
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