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Beyond the transparently religious coffee establishments in town, many others are Christian-owned or church-affiliated. Here in the South, faith is a historic and ever-present part of our culture and businesses. But why is it so prominent in coffee shops? 

Songs of Peace will feature five musical acts singing only songs of peace, including The Port CIty Ukuholics, Jesse Stockton, Jesse James DeConto (The Pinkerton Raid) Kelly Zullo, and Nate Gerry. In addition to music, Songs of Peace will offer speakers, interactive art, and poetry.

The Brooklyn Arts District (BAD) had a full day and night of art and music from Lettuce, Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain String Band, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Signal Fire, and more.

Ry Small opens his mix-media series "Tsunami Gift – Shore on Fire." His works will remain at Bottega until July 25.

In 2014, the Wilmington chapter of Black Lives Matter (BLM) was started on the heels of four fatalities over 90 days. One of these deaths was Brandon Smith—accused of shooting a police officer in the Creekwood neighborhood before being shot 27 times three days later by New Hanover County Sheriff’s deputies and an agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Gwenyfar Rohler asks what would our community conversations look like if that intense energy were channeled into local issues like healthcare equity, access to education, the school-to-prison pipeline, and cash bail?

Before WECT's 'To Drill or Not to Drill?' debate began, encore asked speaker Jean-Michel Cousteau two questions. His answers are published here in their entirety.