“He’s got an uphill sled race,” says political scientist Dr. Wilmer Leon, also a radio talk show host. “Because the state of Maryland, by most statistics, is doing well. ...

This large, diverse contingent comprises 81 candidates from across the country in federal, state and down-ballot races. ...

Regularly consuming well-done or charred meat may increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 60 percent. ...

SPECIAL TO THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL UNCW has officially opened the first K-8 lab school in North Carolina. The first year-round K-8 public school in Wilmington, the new D.C. Virgo’s curriculum focuses on inquiry-based learning, community engagement and the importance of literacy. Classes began July 18 and a grand opening celebration was held July 24. “We could not be more excited about the opening of D.C. Vir ...

Black leaders and state Democrats are calling how Beatty was treated “pettiness at an all-time high,” not only for it’s racial implications, but clear evidence of animus toward yet another Democratic governor. ...

Boat captain told them they didn’t need to wear life jackets ...

Public Enemy founder and Hip-hop legend Chuck D says that the Black Press must get ahead of the curve and continue its global outreach efforts. Chuck D’s new book is titled, “Chuck D Presents This Day in Rap and Hip-Hop History.” ...

Joseph Jackson, the patriarch of the Jackson family of superstars, has died. ...

Republican legislative leaders continued not to be friendly to North Carolina’s African-American community. ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson is calling for a federal anti-lynching law. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) recently drafted the “Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2018.” ...