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Greg Hedgepeth to Keynote 2025 ECU Black Student Success Summit
We are thrilled to announce that our President and CEO, Greg Hedgepeth will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 ECU Black Student...
Nov 16, 20241 min read


Capturing Memories and Connecting Through Art
A Conversation with Richard Wilson, Jr. North Carolina artist Richard Wilson poses at his art studio in Raleigh, NC. Richard Wilson, is a...
Jun 30, 20238 min read


Weaving and Painting The Stories of Our Community
Meet Aliyah Bonnette Written by Joelle Adeleke Photography By Jonathon Leach Artist Aliyah Bonnette poses in her studio space located in...
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Shoutout to a few of our Black-owned businesses
There are so many black-owed and operated businesses across our state that can be highlighted throughout this issue, Substantial wanted...
Jul 31, 20221 min read


Black Business & Entrepreneurship is the Future
A Note From The Editor: Kimberly Knight, Editor-in-Chief In March 2020, a global pandemic began and even in the midst of the unknown,...
Jul 31, 20222 min read


When Communities Come Together
Collaboration In A Time of Need Members of Vidant Health pose for a photo. Recognizing that African-American communities are impacted by...
Jun 6, 20202 min read


Taking Center Stage
The Importance of Arts & Community Contributor: Kimberly Jones Kimberly Jones, Owner of Katura Dance Academy Growing up in Pitt County...
Jun 6, 20203 min read

Vidant Verified
We’ve come together as a community to create a website with the health information and resources you need. HOW DO I PROTECT MYSELF AND...
Jun 6, 20201 min read


A Born Boss & Bridge Builder
The Importance of Innovation Contributor: Quant Swindell Quant Swindell poses outside of this Greenville, NC based business. Substantial...
Jun 6, 20205 min read
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