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Shows a black board that writes "Your blackness is welcome here." Behind it are three young children walking by and two tents displaying vegetables
Posted inPublic Health

These Black farmers provide more than healthy food

by Chiung-Wei Huang August 20, 2021August 19, 2021

By Chiung-Wei Huang Dawn Henderson just had a fruitful shopping trip to the Black Farmers’ Market in Durham. Her bag was packed with meat and vegetables. Often on her trips to the Durham site, which is open once a month, she picks up one of the many types of honey and desserts available there. Visiting […]

shows men bent over green plants, pulling peppers into baskets
Posted inPublic Health

With more farmers and food handlers testing positive for the coronavirus, consumers wonder if food is safe to eat.

by Aaliyah Bowden June 5, 2020June 17, 2020
shows a woman standing at a podium, gesturing with her hands, talking about COVID
Posted inInfectious Disease

Coronavirus Today – May 21 – Rare COVID-related child illness; Tyson plant and Forsyth case jump; pause on NC jury trials

by Editor May 21, 2020April 14, 2021
Man in a dark green shirt stands at a podium, he's talking about actions north Carolina is taking against the coronavirus, COVID-19. He's been working extensively with Gov. Roy Cooper and Sec. Mandy Cohen
Posted inInfectious Disease

Coronavirus Today – May 6 – Some businesses can reopen, while others wait; masks and summer camps

by Editor May 6, 2020April 14, 2021
A little girl drinking water among other people. This photo was taken at the Giving Spoon to illustrate food insecurity.
Posted inNutrition

Food insecurity in Chatham represents larger economic trend

by Carolina Public Press October 28, 2019October 27, 2019

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