Are you a teen looking for some excitement over the summer? To some people, summertime is boring — and to others it is relaxing. But for almost everyone it’s their time to do what they want. Durham’s YMCA offers many summer activities for the young, but the most popular might be its camps. Brian Huffman has been the executive branch… Read more →
Community based programs are often a necessity in order to help impoverished areas thrive. But connecting citizens to those resources can be a challenge. Healthy Families Durham, located at 411 W. Chapel Hill St., Suite 908, is a program of the Center for Child & Family Health. It was established to help fight the odds against struggling families in the… Read more →
For many years, the teachers at Northern High School have survived off of little appreciation. While an occasional free box of tissues is nice, it is not enough. The teacher of the month award has given life back to Northern’s faculty. “[The award] is fantastic because teachers have such an important job, but the best part about that award is… Read more →
It can be hard to find jobs, especially summer jobs, for teens. Many store policies state they only look for workers ages 16 and up. At Urban Hope, located in the Walltown area at 1902 Perry St, there is a camp that local kids say they cannot forget. The camp focuses on a job club, which helps teens, ages… Read more →
Eight members of Hillside’s Class of 2013 signed their names to the college of their choice at the school’s Signing Day Ceremony on Feb. 6. These seniors (pictured from left to right above) were Austin Weeks-University at Albany-SUNY, Que Cherry-Elizabeth City State University, Dontavious Jackson- Shaw University, Jordyn Smith-Howard University, Korrin Wiggins-Clemson University, Jaiven Knight- College of William & Mary,… Read more →
Muralist Brenda Miller-Holmes is working with 30 others to paint a mural of Durham’s Civil Rights history. She is seeking 30 Durham residents to help paint the mural, and students can apply for 15 of those spots. At the interest meeting on Jan. 30, students filtered in and out asking questions and trying to figure out how to get involved…. Read more →
Early College High School programs have been gaining a bit of buzz lately. States from California to Texas to North Carolina have been paying attention to the concept of early college high schools, and their ability to make lasting impressions on the local communities they represent. In North Carolina, the number of early college high schools is steadily increasing and… Read more →
In memory of the Civil Rights movement, YO:Durham and a couple of students recently traced the footsteps of civil rights leaders who struggled during the 1961 Freedom Rides. Just before this past holiday season, YO: Durham Internship and Mentoring coordinator Eric Olson-Getty and YO: Durham Alumna Brittany Dunn participated in the 21st Century Freedom Ride. This modern ride was… Read more →
By Imani Burrell YO: Durham Intern the Durham VOICE thedurhamvoice@gmail.com Are you a kid who needs a computer at home or unable to get to one when needed? If so, Kramden Institute, located at 4915 Prospectus Drive, Suite-J in Durham, is a nonprofit willing to help if you’re willing to help yourself. At Kramden they take donated computers and… Read more →
By Christa Watson NCCU Staff Writer the Durham VOICE thedurhamvoice@gmail.com Standing proud just south of the Durham Freeway in the Rolling Hills neighborhood of the historic Hayti district is a building that once-upon-a-time thrived with high school and junior high school students. For about 30 years the abandoned building on Umstead Street – built as Hillside Park High School… Read more →
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