(Left to right) Stephanie DeGraffenreid, Shannon Taylor, and Renee Clark take a break from cleaning an Airbnb in Kinston, North Carolina.

(Left to right) Stephanie DeGraffenreid, Shannon Taylor, and Renee Clark take a break from cleaning an Airbnb in Kinston, North Carolina.

Taric Thomas, 19, of Lake Worth, dresses as the statue of liberty to advertise for Liberty Tax services. Taric said he applied for a job at every store in the shopping plaza but Liberty Tax was the only one that called him back.

Taric Thomas, 19, of Lake Worth, dresses as the statue of liberty to advertise for Liberty Tax services. Taric said he applied for a job at every store in the shopping plaza but Liberty Tax was the only one that called him back.

Soyoung Cobb, who has owned Downtown Wig Mart in Wilson for 45 years, says that wig sales are down 65 percent over the past four years.

Soyoung Cobb, who has owned Downtown Wig Mart in Wilson for 45 years, says that wig sales are down 65 percent over the past four years.

Elaine Hill, of Palm Beach Gardens, does Nellie Larimore's hair at Fashionaire Salon in Lake Park. Larimore, 99, of North Palm Beach, has had her hair done by Hill for the past 30 years. Now that Fashionaire Salon is closing, all of the clients will

Elaine Hill, of Palm Beach Gardens, does Nellie Larimore's hair at Fashionaire Salon in Lake Park. Larimore, 99, of North Palm Beach, has had her hair done by Hill for the past 30 years. Now that Fashionaire Salon is closing, all of the clients will have to follow their hairdressers to new salons or find other options.

Peyton Brown, of Goldsboro, adjusts her hair backstage before competing in Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen contest.

Peyton Brown, of Goldsboro, adjusts her hair backstage before competing in Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen contest.

Lori Glenn, of Durham, wears purple eyelashes to complete her outfit as queen of the Mardi Gras celebration in downtown Durham.

Lori Glenn, of Durham, wears purple eyelashes to complete her outfit as queen of the Mardi Gras celebration in downtown Durham.

Daniel Tomas and Tim Lemuel sit above a booth at Ruby Deluxe, the legendary queer space night club, in Raleigh.

Daniel Tomas and Tim Lemuel sit above a booth at Ruby Deluxe, the legendary queer space night club, in Raleigh.

The King and Queen costume competition of the Miami Broward One Carnival at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. Malcolm McSimon, of Northwood, presented his costumes for individual female and the queen categories.

The King and Queen costume competition of the Miami Broward One Carnival at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. Malcolm McSimon, of Northwood, presented his costumes for individual female and the queen categories.

A memorial walk for Johnny Davis, 19, who was shot and killed in West Palm Beach. Organizers Ricky Aiken and Terryon Chapman are part of the Inner City Innovators who are working to bring awareness to the violence happening in the neighborhoods nort

A memorial walk for Johnny Davis, 19, who was shot and killed in West Palm Beach. Organizers Ricky Aiken and Terryon Chapman are part of the Inner City Innovators who are working to bring awareness to the violence happening in the neighborhoods northwest of downtown West Palm Beach.

Pamela Wilson gathers with other protestors outside a Trump rally in Fayetteville. Thousands of people attended the rally which was one of Trump's many appearances in North Carolina ahead of the March 15th primary in 2016.

Pamela Wilson gathers with other protestors outside a Trump rally in Fayetteville. Thousands of people attended the rally which was one of Trump's many appearances in North Carolina ahead of the March 15th primary in 2016.

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Shaw University junior Tyler Ford, who created an app that matches those searching for a job with open positions, stands in the university's new Entrepreneur Center in Raleigh. The center which will open next week will provide a collaborative work s

Shaw University junior Tyler Ford, who created an app that matches those searching for a job with open positions, stands in the university's new Entrepreneur Center in Raleigh. The center which will open next week will provide a collaborative work space for students, business leaders, and community members.

Nikita Alston, of Durham, arrives at a Fight for 15 minimum wage rally in Durham.

Nikita Alston, of Durham, arrives at a Fight for 15 minimum wage rally in Durham.

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Bill Lawson, 94, is a former educator from Kinston who spent his spare time photographing his family, friends, and community over many decades.

Bill Lawson, 94, is a former educator from Kinston who spent his spare time photographing his family, friends, and community over many decades.

Tyerica Barrett says Kinston, North Carolina, needs “more things for the youth to keep them out of trouble and keep them occupied.” She adds the options that are available are “something you have to pay for and people can’t afford it.”

Tyerica Barrett says Kinston, North Carolina, needs “more things for the youth to keep them out of trouble and keep them occupied.” She adds the options that are available are “something you have to pay for and people can’t afford it.”

Frazier Hardy, 77, rakes up discarded ears of corn to keep a neighboring farmer’s land clean after he and his family were harvesting corn. Hardy and his 80-year-old brother Sylvan Hardy are still active farmers who grow corn to feed livestock or to

Frazier Hardy, 77, rakes up discarded ears of corn to keep a neighboring farmer’s land clean after he and his family were harvesting corn. Hardy and his 80-year-old brother Sylvan Hardy are still active farmers who grow corn to feed livestock or to sell to the Social House Vodka distillery.

Andrew Fabroni (77) and Ulises Mora (80) attend practice for the Greene Central High School football team in Snow Hill, North Carolina.

Andrew Fabroni (77) and Ulises Mora (80) attend practice for the Greene Central High School football team in Snow Hill, North Carolina.

(Left to right) Stephanie DeGraffenreid, Shannon Taylor, and Renee Clark take a break from cleaning an Airbnb in Kinston, North Carolina.
Taric Thomas, 19, of Lake Worth, dresses as the statue of liberty to advertise for Liberty Tax services. Taric said he applied for a job at every store in the shopping plaza but Liberty Tax was the only one that called him back.
Soyoung Cobb, who has owned Downtown Wig Mart in Wilson for 45 years, says that wig sales are down 65 percent over the past four years.
Elaine Hill, of Palm Beach Gardens, does Nellie Larimore's hair at Fashionaire Salon in Lake Park. Larimore, 99, of North Palm Beach, has had her hair done by Hill for the past 30 years. Now that Fashionaire Salon is closing, all of the clients will
Peyton Brown, of Goldsboro, adjusts her hair backstage before competing in Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen contest.
Lori Glenn, of Durham, wears purple eyelashes to complete her outfit as queen of the Mardi Gras celebration in downtown Durham.
Daniel Tomas and Tim Lemuel sit above a booth at Ruby Deluxe, the legendary queer space night club, in Raleigh.
The King and Queen costume competition of the Miami Broward One Carnival at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. Malcolm McSimon, of Northwood, presented his costumes for individual female and the queen categories.
A memorial walk for Johnny Davis, 19, who was shot and killed in West Palm Beach. Organizers Ricky Aiken and Terryon Chapman are part of the Inner City Innovators who are working to bring awareness to the violence happening in the neighborhoods nort
Pamela Wilson gathers with other protestors outside a Trump rally in Fayetteville. Thousands of people attended the rally which was one of Trump's many appearances in North Carolina ahead of the March 15th primary in 2016.
PORTRAITS_11.JPG
Shaw University junior Tyler Ford, who created an app that matches those searching for a job with open positions, stands in the university's new Entrepreneur Center in Raleigh. The center which will open next week will provide a collaborative work s
Nikita Alston, of Durham, arrives at a Fight for 15 minimum wage rally in Durham.
PORTRAITS_14.JPG
Bill Lawson, 94, is a former educator from Kinston who spent his spare time photographing his family, friends, and community over many decades.
Tyerica Barrett says Kinston, North Carolina, needs “more things for the youth to keep them out of trouble and keep them occupied.” She adds the options that are available are “something you have to pay for and people can’t afford it.”
Frazier Hardy, 77, rakes up discarded ears of corn to keep a neighboring farmer’s land clean after he and his family were harvesting corn. Hardy and his 80-year-old brother Sylvan Hardy are still active farmers who grow corn to feed livestock or to
Andrew Fabroni (77) and Ulises Mora (80) attend practice for the Greene Central High School football team in Snow Hill, North Carolina.

(Left to right) Stephanie DeGraffenreid, Shannon Taylor, and Renee Clark take a break from cleaning an Airbnb in Kinston, North Carolina.

Taric Thomas, 19, of Lake Worth, dresses as the statue of liberty to advertise for Liberty Tax services. Taric said he applied for a job at every store in the shopping plaza but Liberty Tax was the only one that called him back.

Soyoung Cobb, who has owned Downtown Wig Mart in Wilson for 45 years, says that wig sales are down 65 percent over the past four years.

Elaine Hill, of Palm Beach Gardens, does Nellie Larimore's hair at Fashionaire Salon in Lake Park. Larimore, 99, of North Palm Beach, has had her hair done by Hill for the past 30 years. Now that Fashionaire Salon is closing, all of the clients will have to follow their hairdressers to new salons or find other options.

Peyton Brown, of Goldsboro, adjusts her hair backstage before competing in Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen contest.

Lori Glenn, of Durham, wears purple eyelashes to complete her outfit as queen of the Mardi Gras celebration in downtown Durham.

Daniel Tomas and Tim Lemuel sit above a booth at Ruby Deluxe, the legendary queer space night club, in Raleigh.

The King and Queen costume competition of the Miami Broward One Carnival at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. Malcolm McSimon, of Northwood, presented his costumes for individual female and the queen categories.

A memorial walk for Johnny Davis, 19, who was shot and killed in West Palm Beach. Organizers Ricky Aiken and Terryon Chapman are part of the Inner City Innovators who are working to bring awareness to the violence happening in the neighborhoods northwest of downtown West Palm Beach.

Pamela Wilson gathers with other protestors outside a Trump rally in Fayetteville. Thousands of people attended the rally which was one of Trump's many appearances in North Carolina ahead of the March 15th primary in 2016.

Shaw University junior Tyler Ford, who created an app that matches those searching for a job with open positions, stands in the university's new Entrepreneur Center in Raleigh. The center which will open next week will provide a collaborative work space for students, business leaders, and community members.

Nikita Alston, of Durham, arrives at a Fight for 15 minimum wage rally in Durham.

Bill Lawson, 94, is a former educator from Kinston who spent his spare time photographing his family, friends, and community over many decades.

Tyerica Barrett says Kinston, North Carolina, needs “more things for the youth to keep them out of trouble and keep them occupied.” She adds the options that are available are “something you have to pay for and people can’t afford it.”

Frazier Hardy, 77, rakes up discarded ears of corn to keep a neighboring farmer’s land clean after he and his family were harvesting corn. Hardy and his 80-year-old brother Sylvan Hardy are still active farmers who grow corn to feed livestock or to sell to the Social House Vodka distillery.

Andrew Fabroni (77) and Ulises Mora (80) attend practice for the Greene Central High School football team in Snow Hill, North Carolina.

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