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wect.com > video > 02/21/2026 > you-dont-stand-out-hbcus-remain-vital-spaces-black-students-nc-alumnus-says

‘You don’t stand out’: HBCUs remain vital spaces for Black students, NC alumnus says

14+ hour, 10+ min ago  (96+ words) In 1961, Richard Newkirk had limited options for higher education. He found himself at North Carolina A&T State University, the nation's largest historically Black college and university. "You don't stand out': HBCUs remain vital spaces for Black students, NC alumnus…...

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wect.com > 01/28/2026 > nhc-school-board-discuss-black-history-month-proclamation

NHC school board to discuss Black History Month proclamation

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (188+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Board of Education voted Tuesday to discuss a Black History Month proclamation at it's next meeting. According to the agenda item, the proposed resolution acknowledges Black History Month and affirms the school district's commitment…...

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wect.com > video > 07/18/2025 > ncdhhs-releases-black-youth-suicide-action-plan

NCDHHS releases Black Youth Suicide Action Plan

7+ mon, 2+ day ago  (110+ words) Town officials say the beach safety unit was already in the area, having just performed water rescues, and was able to retrieve the pilot quickly. Offices around the state have 160 vacancies, with ... NCDHHS releases Black Youth Suicide Action Plan Pender…...