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🗳️ YOUR VOICE. YOUR POWER. YOUR CITY.
REGISTER TO VOTE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 – 5PM KINSTON, NC — We’re done waiting. This election isn’t just about politics. It’s...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 9, 20251 min read


A letter to my supportters
Dear Citizens of Lenoir County, I want to sincerely apologize for not having a strong enough voice to encourage the council to pause the...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 9, 20252 min read
City Council Speech – Refuting the 4 Cent Decrease Proposal
Good evening, Council Members and fellow residents. Tonight, I stand before you to speak the truth about the “4 cent decrease” being...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 7, 20253 min read


City Council Speech – October 7, 2025Good evening, Council Members.
I stand before you tonight as a voice for the many residents who feel ignored and dismissed. We have asked serious questions about the...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Title: Strategic Plan for Kinston’s Community Action Response Team (CART)
Introduction: To make Kinston safer, more transparent, and united, we propose the creation of a Community Action Response Team (CART)....
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Title: Strategic Plan for a Kinston Day Shelter: Restoring Hope and Lives
Introduction: Kinston faces a growing need to support our homeless and those struggling with addiction. Inspired by Atlanta’s successful...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 6, 20253 min read


Title: Strategic Plan for Leadership Change in Kinston
Introduction: Kinston deserves leadership that truly serves all its residents. For too long, our city has suffered from poor care and...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Proposal: Emma Webb Park Inclusive & Sensory-Friendly Playground Initiative
Executive Summary The City of Kinston is committed to making our community strong, inclusive, and welcoming for every family. As a...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Soulful Sunday: My Journey, My Truth
Dear Friends and Supporters, On this Soulful Sunday, I want to open my heart and share my journey with you—not just in words, but in...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 5, 20252 min read


It looks like Attorney Sean Keenan has used his position as an attorney to violate the NC Laws himself. You'd think an attorney would know better than to do that !
Election season in North Carolina can be intense, and sometimes, candidates find themselves facing legal challenges. As your candidate...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 4, 20253 min read


⚡ Kinston Paid Off $3.4 Million in Utility Debt—So Why Aren’t Our Rates Dropping?
The City of Kinston recently paid off a $3.4 million utility debt —a major financial milestone. But in a city of just 19,000 residents ,...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 2, 20252 min read
🚨 When the Police Lie: The Truth About What Happened to Me, Quarla Blackwell
On September 30, 2025, the Kinston Police Department publicly accused me— Quarla Blackwell , community organizer, candidate for city...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 2, 20253 min read


💊 Trump’s Deal with Pfizer: A Game-Changer or Just Optics?
🧾 What’s the Deal? President Trump announced a sweeping agreement with Pfizer to lower drug prices for Americans. The centerpiece is a...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 1, 20252 min read


🏚️ Kinston’s Fiscal Shadows: A Mirror to Rocky Mount’s Crisis
While Rocky Mount’s financial collapse has made headlines, Kinston isn’t far behind . The city’s budget is under strain, and Mayor Don...
Quarla Blackwell
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Frank Taylor's Guilty Plea: Kinston's Broken Justice System
Frank Taylor's case is a grim reminder of the issues embedded in Kinston's justice system. Accused of threatening police, Taylor's story...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Nathan Thomas Burney Killed by Kinston Police: No Answers Yet
The tragic killing of Nathan Thomas Burney by Kinston police has left our community in shock, anger, and deep frustration. The Kinston...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Rain Alert: Event Cancellations and Community Updates for Kinston, NC
Rain is approaching Kinston, NC, and our first priority is the safety of our community. With unpredictable weather patterns becoming more...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 26, 20253 min read


🕯️ The Forgotten: Mahaganie Flowers Deserves Justice
🕯️On January 15, 2022 , Mahaganie Flowers was struck and killed by a vehicle in Kinston, North Carolina . She was just 32 years old. Her...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 25, 20252 min read


🗳️ Know Your Power: Voting Requirements in North Carolina (2025)
Election Day is around the corner, and we’re not leaving a single vote behind. Whether you live in the projects, the towers, or anywhere...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 25, 20252 min read


💪 The Fight Is On—And We Need You !!!
We’re entering the final stretch, and the energy is rising. Election Day is near , and our movement is mobilizing like never before....
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 25, 20251 min read
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