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3 weeks ago | 
fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones
We men are expected to stay steady, be mental and emotional thermostats. But what about those quiet, fragile moments we never talk about? Rakeem "Keem" JonesFayetteville ObserverAs fathers and heads of households, we’re expected to have the answers — even when we don’t. Society often sees us as the emotional anchors, the mental thermostats, expected to stay steady while life swirls around us. But what about those quiet, fragile moments we never talk about?
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1 month ago | 
fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones
Johnsonville is just north of Fayetteville and the place where a young Tavaras Jordan got his start watching his grandmother serve as the minister of music at AME Zion church. North Carolina played an integral part in the growth of the '90s R&B scene, with groups like Charlotte’s Jodeci.
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2 months ago | 
fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones
With the assistance of legislation like HB 563 and HB 1011 in the NC General Assembly, Up The Smoke in Charlottecould be a statewide event on par with the National Cannabis Festival in Washington DC. Show Caption Hide Caption Great Smoky Cannabis Co. ready for adult-use marijuana in SeptemberThe Great Smoky Cannabis Company prepares for adult-use in September in Cherokee, North Carolina. North Carolina House Bill 1011, the NC Compassionate Care Act, aims to legalize cannabis for medical use.
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2 months ago | 
starnewsonline.com | Rakeem Jones
The North Carolina Black Film Festival give Black filmmakers a space to showcase their art and interact with veteran filmmakers.
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2 months ago | 
fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones
The 22nd annual North Carolina Black Film Festival took place in Wilmington, NC, from April 10-13. The festival showcased films, documentaries, and workshops, highlighting Black voices and stories. Events included a cinematography workshop, a Q&A with Disney animator Bruce W. Smith, and an awards ceremony. The portrayal of Black people in media, specifically in TV and film, has evolved over the years.
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2 months ago | 
fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones
Dreamville Festival, a music festival founded by J. Cole, concluded its final year in Raleigh. The festival, known for its diverse lineup, featured artists such as Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu and 21 Savage. J. Cole concluded the festival with a performance that paid homage to his musical journey and Fayetteville roots. RALEIGH — J. Cole brought a touch of his childhood home in Fayetteville to his headlining final set at what has been billed as the fifth and final Dreamville Festival.
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Mar 30, 2025 | 
fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones
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Mar 24, 2025 | 
fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones
Show Caption Hide Caption J. Cole shoots video in hometown at 2014 Forest Hills Drive in FayettevilleJ. Cole was spotted in multiple Fayetteville locations over the weekend, including Sunday night at his childhood home, 2014 Forest Hills Drive. A planned video shoot at the Market House was canceled, possibly due to concerns about large crowds. Cole was spotted around town at various locations, including Cru, Omni Cinemas 8 and a local Waffle House.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association women’s basketball tournament. Fayetteville State is in Baltimore to defend its title after an impressive 2024-25 run. With an 18-7 overall record and the division’s No. 1 seed, the Broncos have a tough road ahead of them. However, after the tournament ends, they are students preparing for life.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones
Armon Capel, a.k.a MAC Dablacksheep, is a hip-hop artist from Fayetteville, North Carolina, and the cousin of University of Pittsburgh basketball coach, Jeff Capel. Capel has been creating music for 20 years, releasing a new project every year since he was in high school. Capel's goal is to be recognized as one of the greatest MCs of all time, a legacy he hopes will parallel his family's success in basketball. In 1995, Fayetteville State University renamed its sports complex the Felton J.
