Springers sink Pirates
October 4, 2019H. Springs 39 Pirates 7 The Highland Springs Springers of Richmond, Va., traveled to Greensboro to face the Pirates of Page High School at Marion Kirby Stadium on Friday, September 27. The Springers dominated the Pirates to the tune of 39-7. Highland Springs are the four-time defending Virginia State 5-A champions. They have only lost […]
Poor People’s Campaign gathers in Greensboro
October 3, 2019The Poor People’s Campaign (PPC): A National Call for Moral Revival brought its message of eliminating racist and immoral policies to Greensboro on September 30. PPC co-chairs, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis led dozens of marchers from New Zion Missionary Baptist Church on MLK Jr. Drive to Shiloh Baptist Church […]
Eagles defeat ECSU for Oliver’s first coaching victory
September 27, 2019DURHAM – Trei Oliver celebrated his first victory as a head coach at his alma mater, as North Carolina Central University (NCCU) cruised to a 45-7 triumph over Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)in the Eagles’ home-opener inside O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium on Saturday night. NCCU amassed 391 yards of total offense, paced by rookie quarterback Davius Richard, […]
Not Your Parent’s Old Age
September 27, 2019Time will pass no matter what but how one uses that time can make a difference. The term “old age” seems to be getting a makeover and it should be as getting older is not what it used to be. More and more people are embracing their older years as a time to still be […]
Barber, Spearman stand with NAACP women against harassment
September 26, 2019RALEIGH – The former longtime president of the N.C. NAACP has issued a statement saying that he “stands” with the “integrity-filled women elders” of the state chapter of the nation’s oldest civil rights movement in their demand to have a member accused of sexual harassment removed from the organization. The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber […]
NAACP’s 54th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet
September 25, 2019“Despite what was put on our back. We survived. Because we are the great people,” said Rev. Dr. Leonzo Lynch, senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C. President of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Lynch served as the keynote speaker for the NAACP Greensboro branch’s 54th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet […]
Gift For Life Block Walk
September 20, 2019Sisters Network Greensboro N.C. will host the 9th annual Gift for Life Block Walk and Health Fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club located at 1001 Freeman Mill Road in Greensboro. Sisters Network Greensboro is a local organization that provides information and resources […]
Beloved Western Guilford Coach Honored
September 20, 2019On Saturday, September 14, more than 150 people gathered at Western Guilford High School for the naming of the school’s track after longtime beloved coach, DePaul Mittman. Daughter, Dejanell Mittman severed as Mistress of Ceremonies. “Today will celebrate the accomplishments of Coach DePaul Mittman,” said Dejanell. Mittman is an accomplished educator, coach and athletic event […]
Election 2020: Cyber experts urge use of paper ballot back-ups
September 19, 2019The N.C. NAACP is educating voters on hackable voting machines. A panel of cyber experts and voting data analysts advised the community on voter security at an emergency Town Hall on September 16th at New Light Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro. The panel was video broadcast into the meeting where they discussed options that states […]
2019 N.C. Folk Fest
September 12, 2019From bluegrass bands to dance battles, from university drum lines to community drum circles, the N.C. Folk Festival had more than enough to offer festival goers as they packed downtown Greensboro this weekend from September 6-8. The three-day event transformed several downtown Greensboro streets to invite people from all over to experience a multicultural festival […]
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