The 2014 midterm election is over, and Republicans won big. What does this mean for African Americans, most who identify as Democrats, and their concerns around health care and immigration reform, education and more? Dr. Ada M. Fisher, the only African American woman on the North Carolina GOP,answers from her book "Common Sense Conservative Prescriptions Solutions for What Ails U.,"

The 2014 midterm election is over, and Republicans won big. What does this mean for African Americans, most who identify as Democrats, and their concerns around health care and immigration reform, education and more? Dr. Ada M. Fisher, the only African American woman on the North Carolina GOP,answers from her book "Common Sense Conservative Prescriptions Solutions for What Ails U.,"

Raleigh-based nonprofit StepUp Ministry celebrates 25 successful years of changing lives through job placement, financial literacy, and more. Executive Director Linda Nunnallee, recent program graduate Bobby Atkinston, and volunteer Brandon Lowery talk about StepUp's programs and services including GG's Closet and an entrepreneurship program that's helped both men start their own businesses.

Mike Rae Anderson says "Every Diamond in the Rough is a Soul that deserves to be Polished," and he's working to be part of the fire that helps shape the souls of today's young people. Learn about how this ex-offender who once faced the death penalty turned from an abusive childhood and life of crime to the CEO of a foundation with future plans for a charter school.

Mike Rae Anderson says "Every Diamond in the Rough is a Soul that deserves to be Polished," and he's working to be part of the fire that helps shape the souls of today's young people. Learn about how this ex-offender who once faced the death penalty turned from an abusive childhood and life of crime to the CEO of a foundation with future plans for a charter school.

The growth in Charter schools is increasing parental choice in North Carolina, but how is this move impacting students attending traditional public schools? Darrell Allison, President of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, and Joe Ableidinger of the Public School Forum of North Carolina discuss innovations, accountability, challenges and opportunities around growth.

School Reform: A major figure in North Carolina's Black Power and anti-poverty movements, Howard Fuller is today a strong advocate for education and parental choice. He shares stories about his journey and life lessons as recounted in his new book "No Struggle No Progress: A Warrior's Life from Black Power to Education Reform".

A new voter id law, originated in April 2013 as House Bill 589 the Voter Information Verification Act and signed into law August 12, 2103, will impact when in North Carolinians vote and what the identification requirements will be. Find out what voters need to know now, and why this law has been so hotly contested.

New York Times Bestseller and Wilmington native, Jason Mott talks about his new novel "The Wonder of All Things" which has already been optioned for screen rights by Lionsgate Entertainment Studios. Mott's first novel "The Returned" is now the hit TV show "Resurrection" on ABC. He shares the plot of his new release which like "The Returned" explores the supernatural and unexplained.