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🧠 Autism Is in Our Community—Let’s Build for Every Child
In Kinston, we talk a lot about youth. We talk about crime, education, and opportunity. But too often, we leave out a vital part of our...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Demand for Change: Negligence and Unacceptable Living Conditions at Paylor Apartments, Kinston Towers, and Six Churches Elderly Folks Home
The time for polite requests is over. The residents of Paylor Apartments, Kinston Towers, and Six Churches Old Folks Home in Kinston, NC,...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Kinston Strong: Uplifting Our Community, One Project at a Time
Kinston Strong is a remarkable non-profit organization right here in Kinston, dedicated to helping the less fortunate and making a real...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 21, 20251 min read


Addressing the Racially Motivated Protest Against Quarla Blackwell’s Candidacy by Attorney Sean Keenan: Race is not only about color but political identity and party affiliation. Don't Get It Twisted
It is important to recognize the context and timing surrounding the recent protest filed by attorney Sean Keenan against my candidacy for...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Questioning the Narrative: Seeking Justice for Demartravion 'Trey' Reed and Cory Zukatis in Mississippi
Recently, the tragic deaths of Demartravion "Trey" Reed and Cory Zukatis, both found hanged in Mississippi on the same day, have shaken...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 21, 20252 min read


: A Name We Should All Know: The Story of Efuru Perry
I grew up in Kinston, surrounded by familiar faces and stories that shaped our community. Yet, until recently, I had never heard the name...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Attorney Sean Keenan the chairman of the GOP Republican Party Protest of Quarla Blackwell's Candidacy is what appears to be a racially motivated tactic.
In the political arena, few events draw as much scrutiny and passion as local elections. Recently, Attorney Sean Keenan, a supporter of...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 20, 20252 min read


The Power of a Fearless Voice: Why Kinston’s Leaders Fear Quarla Blackwell
In the landscape of Kinston politics, change is in the air, and it's being fueled by a formidable voice that refuses to be silenced....
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 19, 20251 min read


🕊️ From Emmett Till to Trey Reed: A Tragedy Echoes in Mississippi
In Money, Mississippi—a place forever etched into America’s conscience by the brutal lynching of Emmett Till in 1955—another young Black...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 18, 20252 min read


🚨 When the Badge Outweighs the Record: A Closer Look at Kinston Police Personnel Files
In Kinston, North Carolina, trust between law enforcement and the community is already fragile. But what happens when the very officers...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 18, 20253 min read


🕯️ A Candlelight Vigil, A Community Questioned
On a quiet evening in Kinston, the Republican Party of Lenoir County hosted a vigil at Pearson Park to honor Charlie Kirk—a conservative...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Raising Awareness: Sending Kids to College Amid Racism and Tragedy
The recent tragedy at Delta State University, where a student was found hanging from a tree, has sent shockwaves through the community...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 16, 20252 min read


🕊️ A Leader Remembered: The Life and Legacy of Mayor Clif Williams
On September 15, 2025, the town of Aurora lost more than a mayor—they lost a pillar, a protector, and a passionate advocate for the...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 15, 20253 min read


🏆 Breaking Barriers: Tramell Tillman Becomes the First Black Emmy Winner in His Category By: Quarla Blackwell, Kinston,NC
Sometimes, an award show gives us more than glitz and glamour—it gives us a moment that feels bigger than television. That’s exactly what...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Barbie’s Daughter: The Black Sheep Who Came Back to Serve
Raised by fire, built for change. From hustling to healing, I became the voice for the people no one thought to help. 🖤 My Story I was...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Examining the Double Standard: White on White Violence vs Black on Black Violence with Stats and Context
As someone who loves Kinston and is dedicated to serving our city, I often reflect on how we talk about crime in America. There’s a...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Uplifting Message to Kinston Residents: Motivated Monday and City Council Engagement
As we begin another week in Kinston, NC, it's time to ignite our spirits on this Motivated Monday. It is crucial to take a moment to...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 15, 20254 min read


✍️ Petition to Remove Kinston City Manager Rhonda Barwick !!!!!!!
To the Residents of Kinston and Members of City Council: We, the undersigned, demand the immediate removal of City Manager Rhonda Barwick...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Making Kinston Strong Again: A Call for Fiscal Responsibility and Leadership Reform By Quarla Blackwell, Kinston, NC
Kinston residents are being squeezed—and not by accident. The recent property revaluation , which resulted in a staggering 73% increase...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 13, 20252 min read


A Complicated Legacy: Reflecting on the Death of Charlie Kirk By Quarla Blackwell, Kinston, NC
The recent death of Charlie Kirk has stirred emotions across the country. As the founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent...
Quarla Blackwell
Sep 13, 20252 min read
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