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As Kamala Harris makes history as the first Black woman to lead a major party ticket in the 2024 presidential election, her candidacy...

Substantial presented The 2024 Black Lens Symposium - Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Witherspoon Student Center, Raleigh, NC. See the...

We’ve curated a list of galleries across the state. While commendable in its efforts to highlight and showcase the vibrant artistic...

Carly Jones, accomplished artist and creative—CEO of Artspace Art has the remarkable ability to reflect and shape our unique society. It...

NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green poses for photographer Trey Joyner at her home. Jaki Shelton Green is the first African American and...

Back in early May Substantial teamed up with the North Carolina Museum of Art along with Grammy-nominated musician Pierce Freelon for a...

An Interview with Performing Artist Written by Kimberly Knight Photography provided by Jonathon Leach Pierce Freelon poses on the steps...

An Interview With Kevin Price, President & CEO National Institute for Economic Development Kevin Price, President & CEO of the National...

Valencia Hicks-Harris, Executive Directors of Empower All Incorporated Valencia Hicks-Harris, founder and executive director of Empower...

A sit down with Kevin Dick, President and Chief Executive Officer Carolina Small Business Development Fund Written By: Dava Greely Kevin...

We talk with Chief Executive Officer of The Black Dollar Corp. Johnny Hackett, Jr. about being a small business owner. Johnny Hackett,...

Substantial sits down with Lenwood Long, Sr., President and CEO of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs Lenwood Long, Sr.,...

Evelyne Del, Communications and Business Strategist Black owned and operated businesses represent more than 2 million small businesses in...

Written By: Joelle Adeleke Lucretia Berry Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts have grown in attention over the past few years...

A conversation with Tammie Hall, Division Executive Director NC Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses Written By: Dava Greely...

Collaboration In A Time of Need Members of Vidant Health pose for a photo. Recognizing that African-American communities are impacted by...

The Importance of Mental Health & Wellness Contributor: Deborah J. Sheppard COVID-19 has caused many of us to restructure our plans. This...

A conversation with Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, Representative Kandie Smith, and Senator Don Davis Chief Justice, Cheri Beasley,...