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A prostate cancer survivor hold a sign that reads "you can-cer vive" that has blue prostate cancer ribbons on it

Prostate cancer survivors, advocates urge more early screening, especially in the Black community

by Rachel Crumpler February 14, 2024February 13, 2024

A woman dressed in a gray t-shirt stands in a dilapidated kitchen with brown cabinets, a white door, and a green wall. The paint on the door and walls is peeling.

Environmental Health

Durham resident faces last hurdle in lead paint battle

by Will Atwater February 12, 2024February 11, 2024

Four women are seated at a conference table that is covered by a white table cloth. Another women is standing behind the table at a podium. All eyes are on the women at end ,who is dressed in a purple shirt and black hat, as she speaks into a microphone.

Environmental Health

From PFAS to gerrymandering: activists strategize solutions at North Carolina summit

by Will Atwater January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

A government building sits under a canopy of trees.

Aging

Limited state staff struggles to enforce nursing home rules in NC

by Carolina Public Press January 20, 2024January 24, 2024

A Black woman stands in from of a architectural plan displaying a proposed housing development. She has her right hand resting on plan and his smiling as she looks at the camera. She is wearing a multi-colored blouse that includes large brown and orange flowers on the shoulder area. She's standing outside, under a white canopy on a sunny day.

Environmental Health

Grantmakers program aims to empower small community-based organizations to tackle environmental justice initiatives

by Will Atwater January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Four people are standing in front of an aluminum-sided building - three men and one woman. They are facing the sun as they pose for a picture. In front of them and lower to the ground, are signs that read: "Let's Raise A Stink!," "Take "A Pass on Biogas!," "We Are Not Their Dumping Ground."

Environmental Health

Environmental justice takes center stage as ‘People’s Tour’ spotlights community concerns

by Will Atwater January 4, 2024January 5, 2024