Racism Coverage

Ella's race took place Saturday for a young girl who died after battling a rare, non-operable cancer

The 11th annual Ella's Race honors Ella Newmiller, a young girl who died after battling a rare, non-operable cancer.

NC lawmakers debate bill to ban critical race theory

A bill to ban North Carolina schools from teaching about systemic racism or white privilege is headed for a vote on the state House floor after passing a key committee along party lines Tuesday. Republican state lawmakers passed a similar bill in 2021, but it was vetoed by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

NC House committee debates bill that would ban schools from teaching about systemic racism or white privilege

A bill that would ban North Carolina schools from teaching about systemic racism or white privilege was scheduled to be heard Tuesday in the state House Education committee.

Bill limiting how race is taught in K-12 schools advances in NC House

A bill to ban North Carolina schools from teaching about systemic racism or white privilege is headed for a vote on the state House floor after passing a key committee along party lines Tuesday. Republican state lawmakers passed a similar bill in 2021, but it was vetoed by Democratic Governor Roy Cooper.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Repeal of racist voting test in NC Constitution passes first hurdle

The measure asks voters to approve the removal of an 1899 provision meant to keep newly-freed Black citizens from exercising their right to vote. If approved, it would be on the ballot in fall 2024.

Repeal of racist voting test in NC Constitution passes first hurdle

The measure asks voters to approve the removal of an 1899 provision meant to keep newly-freed Black citizens from exercising their right to vote. If approved, it would be on the ballot in fall 2024.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Racially insensitive messages found at Raleigh car dealership

Leith Volkswagen of Raleigh says an investigation found none of its employees were responsible for the N-word printed on the oil change reminder stickers usually found on the windshield.

Raleigh car dealership cuts ties with cleaning crew after racial slur printed on oil change reminder stickers

Leith Volkswagen of Raleigh says an investigation found none of its employees were responsible for the N-word printed on the oil change reminder stickers usually found on the windshield.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

More papers drop Dilbert after creator's comments on race

Scott Adams said, "The best advice I would give to white people is to get the hell away from Black people."

Newspapers drop 'Dilbert' comic after creator's rant about Black 'hate groups'

Hundreds of newspapers across the country will stop running the "Dilbert" comic strip after its creator said on a YouTube livestream that Black people were "a hate group" and that white people should "just get the hell away" from them.

Eduardo Medina, New York Times

Should NC schools ban critical race theory? NC lawmaker's bill would do just that

A new bill in the state House would ban schools from teaching that not everyone is born equal in America.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Charlotte's tourism arm scrutinized for excluding minority-, women-owned businesses

The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority has yet to outline any specific changes following its exclusion of minority and women-owned businesses for a $750,000 job.

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NC legislative staffer's short tenure ends after appearances on 'pro-white' show resurface

An anonymous email to statehouse reporters, sent late Wednesday, detailed Carlton Huffman's online footprint. Huffman says he's changed, disavows racist statements. "I'm ashamed of it," he told WRAL.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Columbus County sheriff to resign after racist recordings

WECT reports suspended Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene will resign effective immediately.

WECT

Columbus County sheriff suspended from office after District Attorney files petition for removal

Superior Court Judge Douglas B. Sasser agreed to Jon David's request to suspend Jody Greene until a hearing could be held on the petition for removal.

WECT Staff

Columbus County sheriff recorded making racist remarks against Black employees

The State Bureau of Investigations has opened an investigation into allegations of obstruction of justice at the Columbus County Sheriff's Office.

WRAL Staff

Halloween decoration depicting man hanging from tree comes down in Harnett County after complaints

This display, shared hundreds of times on Facebook, shows what appears to be a fully dressed man with his hands tied behind his back hanging from a tree outside a home in Coats.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Soldier discharged from Fort Bragg was in touch with extremist groups

Killian M. Ryan was arrested August 26 and charged with one count of knowingly making a false statement on his application for a secret security clearance, according to court records. On the same day, he was discharged from the Army for "serious misconduct," said Lt. Col. Terence Kelley, an Army spokesman.

Governor responds to Enfield mayor's call for state of emergency

Enfield Mayor Mondale Robinson called for the governor and attorney general to come to the town to investigate recent messages of racism.

Enfield mayor calls on Gov. Cooper to investigate messages of racism: 'We need our governor to lock arms with this community'

Enfield Mayor Mondale Robinson held a Tuesday morning news conference to call for Gov. Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein to take action.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Firefighters calling on Charlotte Fire Department to clear up confusion on hair policy

Some firefighters with the Charlotte Fire Department are concerned after they say policies are being enforced inconsistently and affecting their safety. The policy causing confusion among firefighters determines how they are allowed to wear their hair while on duty.

Enfield mayor to call for state of emergency over racists letters

Enfield Mayor Mondale Robinson announced Saturday he will ask the governor to declare a state of emergency in the wake of what the town is calling domestic terror threats.

Former grad student sues UNC over race discrimination

A former graduate student of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has filed a federal lawsuit against the school for racial discrimination and retaliation.

Days after Confederate monument removed, Enfield residents receive racist letter

Residents in Enfield said they received a racist letter days after a Confederate monument was taken down.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Enfield residents says they won't be intimidated by racist letters

Resident in Enfield said they received a racist letter days after a Confederate monument is taken down.