Bull City in the Mix Presents: “First Amendment Area: A #BlackLivesMatter...
by: Laura Friederich aka Queen Plz This mixtape is a gift to the movement. This mixtape is a response to anyone that says trap music is “ignorant” or “apolitical.” This mixtape is a response to...
View ArticleFreedom on the Dancefloor: A Conversation with Mystic Waters
If you’ve been in Durham for any stretch of time, you’ve likely noticed a fabulous man (usually rocking a large fan) radiating positive energy around town, either with his New Orleans-style parade band...
View Article#FML 1.0 – From Durham to NYC, Baltimore to Jersey
Last year I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Zach Levine and Yair Rubinstein, two Duke grad students from New York who recently moved to Durham. It turns out that they both are amazing DJs and...
View ArticleNo Cops With My Coffee
By Jess Dilday Trigger warning: The police. A couple of weeks ago, Cocoa Cinnamon** was asked by the Durham Police Department’s Bike Unit if they would participate in a campaign to promote crosswalk...
View ArticleArcana: Durham’s Intimate New Tarot Bar
Image by Esar Aadil and Susie Locklier There’s a cozy new bar in town, and it’s opening tonight. Arcana is the creation of Lindsey Andrews and Erin Karcher, two Durham residents who have tons of...
View ArticleTrump, Your Followers Are Terrifying: From a Protestor’s Point of View
Last week, Donald Trump held a rally in Raleigh. Several activist groups came together to protest, and the result was 10 interruptions, resulting in Trump wrapping his speech up early. I recently sat...
View ArticleWe Need Answers About Matthew McCain’s Death
Matthew Lamont McCain, 29, died in custody at the Durham County Jail on Tuesday, January 19th at 6:08am. The cause of death has yet to be determined, and the Durham Sheriff’s Department has been...
View ArticleThe South Says NO to Deportations!
by: Jess Dilday Yesterday, the Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) held a press conference at the Center for Documentary Studies, in solidarity with the Southeast Immigrant Rights Network (SEIRN), to...
View ArticleEmpty Bowls, Full Bellies
By: Jess Dilday This year’s Empty Bowls event, a fundraiser for Urban Ministries of Durham, was bigger than ever. This annual event, which involves tasting 13 soups made by Durham’s top chefs, drew in...
View ArticleGirls Rock (and DJ!)
by: Jess Dilday This upcoming Friday, Girls Rock NC will be hosting their first annual Rock Roulette Showcase Benefit at the Pinhook – a venue that has also recently benefitted from a string of...
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