There are 13 different subtypes of the connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and it often takes folks decades to get a diagnosis. As of five years ago, Soph Myers-Kelley and his mother, René Myers, both uncovered their own EDS diagnoses, and they joined us on Embodied to talk about the multitude of ways EDS has affected their bodies and relationship.
Nina Alex Scott is a multimedia artist, writer and digital designer with a passion for uplifting intersectional stories. She is currently the Audience Engagement Intern for “Embodied," a weekly radio show and podcast about sex, relationships & health. Nina is a proud UNC alumna, was raised in the Triangle and is a co-founder of UNC Chapel Hill’s Xpressions Magazine.
North Carolina federal employees and others across the nation aren’t getting paid, leaving them to lean on their communities for basic necessities like food.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide have seen a recent increase in violent incidents during homecoming celebrations. In response, several North Carolina HBCUs are implementing new safety measures.
Many gathered at Pride: Durham, NC events last weekend to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community through a parade, musical performances, a resource fair and other festivities.
The online bookstore is run entirely by the volunteers at Friends of the Durham Library, a nonprofit that has worked with the library since at least the 1980s, Shayne Goodrum, FODL's former president, said.