Census drive aims to boost Latino participation in 2020 count
The Census Bureau reassures residents that data are confidential for 72 years and not shared with law enforcement or immigration agencies. NALEO officials emphasize outreach to Latinos, noting online forms in 13 languages and hope that understanding federal funding distribution motivates participation across North Carolina’s rural and urban communities.
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Census Bureau
Law Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Armando Cruz- Martinez
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
NALEO
Cruz- Martinez
The
Triangle
Naleo Educational Fund
Arturo Vargas
Institute of Public Policy
George Washington University
Washington, D.C
North Carolina
Grant Godwin
N.C
Godwin
Black man traced to Revolutionary War ancestor joins local SAR
Fred Learned notes the Sons of the American Revolution requires proof of lineage to patriots. Farah Hayes discovers ancestor John Blanks Sr. fought in Craven County Regiment and served as a Revolutionary War veteran. Hayes, ready to join, will be inducted as the first African American member in the Bethabara chapter. He aims to inspire his nephews to value family history and national heritage.
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Fred Learned
N.C. Sons of the
Bethabara
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Bladen
Cumberland
New Brunswick
Wilmington
Kevin Graham
Graham
John Blanks Sr
Bladen County
Blanks
Craven County
North Carolina
Moore’s Creek
New Bern
South Carolina
Africa
Europe
America
Sons of the American Revolution
Crispus
Boston
United States
England
Learned
Veterans event open to homeless with proof of status
The event runs February 21 and 22 in New Bern and Havelock for homeless and disadvantaged veterans and their families. Veterans should bring a DD-214 or VA card. Feb 21 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at National Guard Armory 301 Glenburnie Ave New Bern. Feb 22 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cherry Point Baptist Church 201 Church Road Havelock.
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Glenburnie Ave
Cherry Point Baptist Church
Church Road
Mardi Gras Festival Returns to New Bern Ghent
The fifth annual Mardi Gras Festival unfolds February 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Spencer Avenue at 3rd Street with a parade at 3 p.m. featuring vendors artists food trucks live music and costumed performers. All ages welcome and costumes encouraged. Proceeds support local arts and community groups.
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Ghent
Spencer Avenue
3Rd Street
8Th Street
Spencer
2Nd Street
Capt Geddes and the Magic A Sea Tale of Wrecks
A Chesapeake Bay schooner named Magic, captained by Geddes, endured multiple wrecks from 1901 to 1903. After a 1902 capsize near Tangier Spit the crew, including Geddes and his wife, were rescued by Captain Mackay and rewarded by Theodore Roosevelt. The ship later made a return to service delivering shingles.
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Chesapeake Bay
Mollie
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Jonah
Port
Tangier Spit
Chowan River
Easton
Maryland
York Spit
Baltimore Sun
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