There are more than 200 bills on education currently in the General Assembly, according to NCAE (North Carolina Association of Educators) UniServ Director, Tyronne Melton. Melton spoke at public meeting on education in the state held by District 58 House Representative Alma Adams at Saint Matthews United Methodist Church on April 18. Faced with $139 [...]

Recent discussions by members of the North Carolina Legislature have focused on the possible consolidation or closing of academic institutions within the 17 campus UNC System.   N.C. House Representative Alma Adams, District 58, says some of the institutions targeted are historically Black universities. “I think it is premature for the General Assembly to make a [...]

What’s the biggest problem facing schools today? “Poverty is the biggest problem facing schools today,” said CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien during a panel discussion on education in Greensboro late last week. She explained it leads to children falling behind in school early, causing them to lose interest in school. O’Brien was just one of the [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – They were Southern governors who shared the same last name – Perdue – but took different approaches in two high-profile race-sensitive cases. Despite a direct appeal from Pope Benedict XVI, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue did not spare Troy Davis from execution in 2011 for allegedly killing a Savannah policeman. Over the objections [...]

  Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine (TAPM) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of its new on-site pharmacy on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The event took place at TAPM’s East Wendover practice site in Greensboro. TAPM is the main provider of pediatric care to uninsured and low-income children in Guilford County. The redesigned area [...]

“We’re not going to give away our farm,” said N.C. A&T chancellor Harold Martin to a crowd of A&T alumni, students and faculty and Greensboro residents on Monday night. The university held a town hall meeting on a city proposed road which will cut through the university’s farm. The 492 acre farm is included in [...]

Monday marked 27 years since the tragic loss of the space shuttle Challenger, and all seven astronauts aboard, including NC A&T State University alumnus Dr. Ronald E. McNair. Every year NC A&T commemorates the anniversary with a program to celebrate McNair’s noteworthy life. Keynote speaker for the breakfast prior to the McNair Symposium was A&T alumnus [...]

    The HR Group, a local human resources firm, sponsored its quarterly diversity breakfast on Friday, January 25 at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The breakfast included a panel discussion with four influential women from Greensboro who talked about the path they took in their careers, exploring strategies and best practices for [...]

President Barack Obama has the opportunity, in this second term, to put his feet on history. He won an election that his opponent had essentially claimed, he has been firm about that which he would negotiate on, and he has offered a progressive inauguration speech that offers up a liberal agenda, embracing Social Security and [...]

The Greensboro Coliseum hosted the 11th annual MLK Day North Carolina Scholastic Classic on Monday, January 21 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Game #1 – Greenfield of Wilson, N.C, defeated Charlotte Christian 69-62 Game #2 – Qxford’s J.F. Webb slipped by Mt. Tabor 64-63 Game #3 – High Point Christian proved to be too tall and [...]

    Thousands of Greensboro residents participated in events dedicated to the memory and mission of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 21. To commemorate his passion for freedom and equality, the City’s Human Relations Commission hosted its 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast at the Koury Convention Center. [...]

U.S. Senator Kay Hagan visited Greensboro last week to discuss the need for Washington to reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) which is 16 years overdue for reauthorization. “This grant is so important in providing the quality care and early leaning every child needs. So important to every mom, dad, and child,” [...]

For people who love to celebrate the arts, there seems to be no end to the number of televised award programs. But even in the now, dense field of entertainment award shows, the NAACP’s Image Awards still manages to entertain and inspire. Last month, the organization announced its nominees for the 44th annual show set [...]

Four years free, Freeway Ricky Ross discusses his transition from prison, his new upcoming HBO documentary, the possibility of a feature film, and his beef with “Rozay.” By now most are familiar with Freeway Ricky Ross, the notorious 1980’s drug lord who was undisputedly one of the key players in the crack epidemic that nearly [...]

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – Three-point shooting and an untimely technical foul kept the North Carolina A&T men’s basketball team winless in Daytona Beach, Fla., over the last 18 years, as Bethune-Cookman (B-CU) came away with a 72-60 win over the Aggies at Moore Gymnasium. The loss marked the Aggies 16th straight in Daytona Beach. Lamont [...]

State Rep. Alma Adams (D-District 58) hosted an After-Holiday Reception Jan. 12 at the Clarion Hotel in Greensboro. Adams held the event to thank her supporters who helped secure her re-election to the North Carolina House. Adams, whose 58th district traverses through east and west Greensboro expressed her gratitude for all of her constituents. The [...]

In the boys’ nightcap between the Page Pirates and Grimsley Whirlies, Grimsley jumped out to an early lead, 16-8, before Page took its first lead, 24-27, on a three-pointer by Anthony Eaves in the second quarter. The Pirates were up by 11 points before the Whirlies closed to 51-45 with 4:32 remaining. Freshman Ty Graves [...]

  RALEIGH, N.C. – In what civil rights leaders across the nation are calling a “significant” moment in the civil rights movement, North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue has granted individual pardons of actual innocence to members of the Wilmington Ten. “I have decided to grant these pardons because the more facts I have learned about [...]

As Triad residents enjoy the beginning of 2013, January 1, is often a day many residents will make resolutions to shed a few pounds and center their minds, bodies and spirits. Throughout January, gyms operate at full capacity, workout equipment is often unavailable and new joggers appear on neighborhood streets. For those who need help [...]

The Lady Page Pirates won their second consecutive TIMCO Invitational Tournament with a 54-35 victory over the Eagles of Smith High School Saturday night at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. Four Lady Pirates were named to the All-Tournament team led by junior guard Parris Kea, who was named MVP for the second consecutive year. [...]

The Bengals of Greensboro Day School (GDS) rode the hot hand of senior guard Reggie Dillard’s (11-of-15) 32 points; 21 coming in the second half allowing GDS to pull-away from pesky Page to earn a 66-52 win in the 2012 TIMCO Invitational Tournament. Dillard was named the Boys’ MVP and teammates Christian Hairston, Reed Lucas [...]

According to Partners Ending Homelessness, on any given day during 2012, close to 1,000 people in Guilford County are homeless. Of that number, 804 homeless people are adults and 201 are children. To combat homelessness during the cold months, Greensboro Urban Ministry has created a Winter Emergency program. Local organizations and congregations are collaborating with [...]

Over 70 bicycles were given to Wiley Elementary and Jackson Middle School students for Christmas as part of a celebration, Friday, Dec. 21. The event was a kick-off to the African American Male Initiative (AAMI) mentoring program being launched at Jackson and to celebrate the accomplishments of the same program already implemented at Wiley Elementary. [...]

The Rian Mack 3rd Annual Christmas Dinner for the Homeless was held on Dec. 9th at the Greensboro Sports Complex in Greensboro. This is an event that Mack, a native of Caswell County, started three years ago after returning from Iraq. This war veteran wanted to give back to her community, which at that time [...]

    Prior to Winston-Salem State’s national semifinal showdown against West Texas A&M last Saturday, Rams head coach Connell Maynor told his team that they would likely encounter adversity, maybe even find themselves trailing on the scoreboard by a touchdown or two, but if they just stuck with the game-plan as they’ve done all season, [...]

A total of 100 curious young minds participated in a competitive science fair on Wednesday, December 5. Each year, Bessemer Elementary School teachers encourage their innovative students to participate in the school’s annual scientific challenge. Third, fourth and fifth grade students were given two months to prepare for the event. Once the students’ projects are [...]

  Members of the Guilford Education Alliance hosted their 2012 Education Summit on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. The Education Summit gives the community and education advocates an update on the progress of Guilford County Schools and education around Guilford County. This year’s keynote speaker was Cynthia Marshall, outgoing President [...]

With joyous holiday songs, prayers, games and special food, the Greensboro Jewish Federation will celebrate the festive eight day holiday of Chanukah and officially celebrate and present “Lighting the Generations” exhibit of mostly heirloom Chanukah menorahs (candelabras) at a dessert reception, Sunday afternoon, December 9, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. a Greensboro Historical Museum, [...]

Photo by Alyssa Judd/Carolina Peacemaker Attorney A. Frank Johns encourages the audience to protect family assets. More than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.2 million individuals with this type of dementia are the age of 65 and older. Approximately 200,000 Alzheimer’s patients are under the age of 65. Health [...]

Since coming off a historic playoff run a season ago, Winston-Salem State Head Coach Connell Maynor has always viewed this year as unfinished business. Despite enjoying another undefeated regular season, capturing his second straight CIAA title and seeing his team rise to a No. 2 ranking in the national polls, Maynor knew the only thing [...]