WHERE IT ALL STARTED
WHO WE ARE
Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People Inc. (DCABP Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based organization established in 2014. Since its inception, DCABP Inc. has stood at the forefront to champion Social Justice and Racial Equity (SJ/RE). DCABP Inc. initiatives prioritize focus areas in Civic, Economic, Health, Housing, and Youth/Education.
IN OUR COMMUNITY
June is African American Music Month to appreciate contributions of musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters of an enduring art form. Let's celebrate generations of artists whose talents and skill built a foundation of musical ingenuity around the world!
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DCABPI works to advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
in all aspects of society. Contact Us HERE to help!
Photo from the Durham Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. during the Bull City Sapphire Awards Community Recognition Luncheon. The event recognizes Durham community members and organizations.
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Photos from "Stop Gun Violence" discussion held at NCCU Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Institute Auditorium. Hosted by NCCU College of Arts and Sciences, in-conjunction with DCABPI, over 50 community activists, residents and students attended to participate in proactive dialogue to address the issue impacting cities nationwide.
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DCABPI recognized Small Business Grant Award Recipients during the CRGP Round 2 Ceremony held at ABC Center.
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East Durham
Cates Hotdog
Merrick-Moore Community Development Corp.
Onyx Sun Farms LLC
Rofhiwa Book Cafe
Wall Street Juniors Inc.
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Fayetteville Street Corridor
Ama'Gees LLC
COZARTXPERIENCE Health & Beauty Institute
Spectacular Magazine
World of Flowers
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L-R: Danielle Caldwell (DCABPI), Odalyz Guzman (Microsoft), Michael Palmer (DCABPI), Rosa Anderson (NCCU), Larry Borders (GDBCC), Deborah Bryson (DCABPI)
DCABPI recognized Small Business Grant Award Recipients during the CRGP Round 1 Ceremony held at Hayti Heritage Center.
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CRGP OVERVIEW
DCABPI selected twenty (20) small businesses to receive $1,000 grant awards during CRGP Round 1 & Round 2 to help them grow and conquer obstacles due to lack of capital. Through our Community Revitalization Grant Program (CRGP), Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, Inc. (DCABPI) is supporting the businesses owned and operated by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (aka, BIPOC) located in East Durham and Fayetteville Street Corridor that need supplemental working capital or have experienced a significant economic loss due to COVID-19.
DCABPI received 75 applicants for CRGP funding during the two rounds. BIPOC-owned businesses selected for a CRGP award can use the funds to sustain operations, improve services, and/or make strategic investments. Each grant recipient also receives Digital Solution Training (courtesy of Microsoft), a Video Profile (courtesy of Socialotus Media), and a Business e-Card (courtesy of TAA Digital) to enhance and promote their business. In addition, the businesses are featured on DCABPI's website in the “Celebrating the Legacy - Small Business Spotlight” section shown below. DCABPI plans to secure additional funding from sponsors to continue the beneficial community program.
East Durham
4 Gems of Distinction
Jumas Food Mart
POOF Event & Training Center
Russell's Pharmacy & Shoppe
Smoothies AND
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Fayetteville Street Corridor
Hayti Barber Shop
Hayti Heritage Center
Kale's Kitchen
Purpose Learning Lab
Trophy Smiles Dentistry
We Are
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world of flowers is a Black-owned florist founded by proprietor Judy Edwards in 1984. The establishment is a family owned and operated business that offers beautiful floral arrangements for all occasions, from Birthday, Get well, Anniversary and Sympathy, to just everyday floral arrangements. They also prepare wedding bouquets and corsages and boutonnieres for wedding parties, church functions and anniversaries. Conveniently located on Fayetteville Street in Durham, you can visit the store or shop online. Delivery is also available within the RTP area. To learn more about the business, click-on their video or see the WOF business e-Card.
Duke Energy Foundation presents check to Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, Inc., joined by City and County officials along with business & community stakeholders that attended the ceremony. The funding is being used to support minority-owned businesses located in East Durham and Fayetteville Street Corridor.
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The 2nd Annual Black SEL Summit held at North Carolina Central University New Student Union Building highlighted and elevated African American educators and the voices of African American people in the social-emotional learning field. The Black SEL Summit looks to reach, teach and build a system of strong black leaders that understand the importance of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and ways to expose and sustain SEL in black communities. To learn more, visit their website > www.blacksel.org
Erik Hooks, FEMA Deputy Administrator (middle) and Marcus Coleman, Director at DHS Partnership Centers (far left) during recently hosted Community Forum focused on "Building Capacities for Disasters" held at NCCU Michaux School of Education, Auditorium.
Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People celebrate
at 87th Founders' Day Banquet. Photos by Jerry Head.
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To view photos from the DCABP 88th Banquet, click > DCABP
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JUNETEENTH IN DURHAM HIGHLIGHTS
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Co-Hosted by
Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People Inc.
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Thanks for attending Holloway Street Live held in the POOF Center's Parking Lot on April 30, 2022.
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Many thanks to our community partners, vendors and most of all local residents for coming out in support of the day's activities to celebrate the Culture and Legacy in East Durham.
HIGHLIGHTS: Holloway Street Live at Wellons Village
Bike Give-away by the Better Bus Project
Local Youth and other attendees explore vendor tables at Holloway Street Live
DCABPI Student Interns from NCCU with DCABPI Chairman Frederick Ravin (middle back row)
Bike Give-away by the Better Bus Project
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POOF Event & Training Center is a Black-owned facility located in East Durham (Wellons Village) designed to provide teenagers ages 13-18, the opportunity to learn entrepreneurship trades and event planning skills. Teens can gain knowledge and skills at the center like shoe design, window tinting, cell phone repair services and more.
Grand opening held at POOF Center on March 5, 2022
ROFHIWA BOOKSTORE OPENS IN EAST DURHAM
Photo at official opening of the Rofhiwa Book Store on August, 10, 2021
Rofhiwa is a black-owned independent Bookcafé. Rofhiwa strives to reflect the expansiveness of the black imagination and value books that are repositories for collective knowledge. By curating a living, active, and affective collection of books that capture the dexterity of black writers across classic and contemporary works, Rofhiwa invites readers young and old to satisfy their curiosity, to wander and meet new titles or return to old favorites. To find out more, visit their website > www.rofhiwabooks.com.
DCABPI Swagin with the Community
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GET NC ON TREC NOW!
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Governor's Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice (TREC)
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About the Task Force
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Governor Cooper established the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice (TREC) through Executive Order 145 in June 2020.
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Led by Attorney General Josh Stein and North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Anita Earls, the task force convened a wide range of stakeholders including: advocates, elected officials, state and local law enforcement agencies, justice-involved individuals, representatives of the judicial branch and more.
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The task force submitted its recommendations on December 14, 2020. Read the final report here, the executive summary here, and the recommendations chart here. Currently, these key recommendations are being obstructed from impementation by well funded special interest lobbyist. Contact your state representative to let your voice be heard to defeat the lobbyist efforts or Submit a constituent concern using the form > Contact NC DOJ
We Want to Hear from You!
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Thank you so much for your invaluable contribution to the Community Revitalization Project.
We look forward to putting your feedback into action!
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Community Revitalization Blueprint Survey
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The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives NC low-income households a discount on internet services so they don’t have to decide between purchasing broadband and other necessities as they work and learn at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Administered by the Federal Communications Commission, the program opened for enrollment on May 12, 2021.
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Eligible NC households may receive a discount of up to $50 per month for their internet bill. That rises to $75 a month for broadband service on tribal lands. Households may also receive $100 to buy a laptop, desktop or tablet through their internet provider.
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