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The Black Birds Eye View is a monthly column in The Carolina Call Newspaper and circulates throughout North Carolina in Wilson, Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Warrenton, Henderson, and Franklinton, and the points North and East.
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The Invention of Whiteness
by Robin Ess  Hello Faithful Reader, I hope this edition of the Black Birdseye View found you well and in good spirits. I am well....

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Thousands Rally Across North Carolina to Protest Federal Cuts, Trump Agenda
As former President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans continue to push policies that critics say threaten essential public...

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2/28/25: National Blackout Day NO SPENDING
Black People, On February 28, 2025 , we stand together in economic solidarity for National Blackout Day of No Spending . This movement is...

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How to Determine If Someone Is Gossiping About You
Gossip can be a frustrating and hurtful experience. Whether in social circles, the workplace, or even within families, the idea of...

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Trump’s 2025 Agenda and Legal Battles: What Voters Need to Know
Hello Faithful Reader, I hope this month's Black Birdseye View News  finds you well. In this edition, I’m breaking down two key topics...

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NC Call to Action: Let Our People Go!
To: City of Raleigh, NC Officials, District Attorney Lorrin Freeman, and the Citizens of Raleigh, NC We, the undersigned, demand justice...

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NC Pioneer: Alana Sharp - Certified High Conflict Divorce, Child Custody Consultant, Best-Selling Author, & Speaker.
I am a Certified High Conflict Divorce and Child Custody Consultant, a Best-Selling Author, and a Speaker. My own experience with a...

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Project 2025: What It Means for Our Community
- by Milly Jack Project 2025 is a radical plan proposed by the Trump administration. If re-elected, his administration aims to change how...

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Yasuke: The African Samurai in 16th Century Japan
Yasuke's story is one of the most fascinating and unique tales in the annals of history, transcending the typical narratives of the 16th...

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Meet Adia
...Quintin flipped out when he discovered that she was pregnant! "There was no way she was pregnant too. He blamed her, said she knew...

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Honoring Juneteenth: A Call for Reflection and Action to the White Community
By Milly Jack As the Juneteenth celebrations come to a close, I find myself reflecting on a question that many of you, my white...

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The Lack of Consequences for Raleigh's Police Department Corrupt Officers
Dear Faithful Reader, I hope this month's Black Birdseye View finds you well and in good spirits. I'm doing well. I always return to what...

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Meet Sosha
Hello Faithful Reader, I hope this edition of the Black Birdseye View finds you well 😊. I'm doing well myself. This month, I'm excited...

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The Significance of Juneteenth: Why Should We Celebrate?
By Milly Jack Have you ever wondered why Juneteenth holds such a special place in the hearts of African Americans? Juneteenth, also known...

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An excerpt from "The Circle"
Hello, Faithful Reader :) I hope this month's edition of the Black Birdseye View finds you well. I've been editing and wanted to share a...

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Navigating End-of-Life Care with Awareness and Trust:
By Milly Jack I arrived early to visit my mother in the ICU, expecting a quiet morning but instead walked into a moment that shook me...

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RPD Ex Officer sentenced to 38 days in jail & two years supervised probation for being a part of a RPDs conspiracy to kidnap and frame black men.Â
It's wild aint it?..The city of Raleigh paid 2 million, then turned around and paid another $350,000 in the second lawsuit....all...

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Is the Quality of Everything Around You Directly Related to Your Zip Code?
by Robin Ess Hello Faithful Reader, I hope this month's Black Birdseye View edition finds you well and in good spirits. This month, I...

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The Impact of Conspiracy Theories a Roadblock in the Advancement and Evolution of the African American Culture
Bridging the Divide by Milly Jack After watching a news program that is "supposed" to present the facts, have you ever found yourself...

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Women Protecting Child Predators
By Robin Ess What's the matter with the woman who puts a man over everything, including her children? Mine is not an isolated incident. I...

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