School Meals for N.C. Kids
October 20, 2023One in six children in North Carolina experiences hunger on a daily basis. A collection of public health advocates are currently working to change that for all students across the state. The Center for Black Health & Equity and Community Health Coalition hosted a School Meals for All NC Town Hall in Colfax, N.C. on […]
The Inaugural Triad Black Farmers Market
October 19, 2023Greensboro residents converged on the inaugural Triad Black Farmers Market on Sunday, Oct. 15. Crowds began arriving at noon last Sunday, an hour before the market officially opened in the parking lot of the Hayes-Taylor YMCA at 2630 East Florida St. “The number of people wanting freshly grown foods from Black farmers exceeded our expectations,” […]
At the Movies: Sing Sing
October 13, 2023It’s refreshing when a film poses answers to the most confounding social issues. Countless feature films and documentaries exam the plight of systems and institutions that treat Black folks unfairly. Too few offer solutions. That’s the reason this based-on-fact and real people drama is so illuminating. It offers results. Prison reform is a hot topic, […]
As the holiday season approaches, beware of the extra calories
October 13, 2023Ready, set, go. As we turn the corner and start into what I typically call “’tis the eating season,” I would like to take some time to have people stop and think about what life is about. We are rounding the corner towards Halloween, A&T’s Homecoming, Thanksgiving, numerous parties, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, King Day […]
Grimsley rolls past Ragsdale
October 13, 2023Whirlies 56 Tigers 6 The Grimsley Whirlies cruised to an easy 56-6 Metro 4A Conference victory over the Ragsdale Tigers (Jamestown) Friday night at Jamieson Stadium. The Whirlies improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Metro while the Tigers fell to 1-6, 1-3 in the conference. Grimsley has been the defending Metro 4A champion […]
Feds reveal HBCUs have been underfunded by $12 billion
October 13, 2023Federal officials told 16 states that they’ve been underfunding their Historically Black Colleges and Universities by some $12 billion. Tennessee State University had the biggest loss. North Carolina A&T State University finds itself at the top of a list that appears to be a serious indictment on unequal education — in the state and elsewhere. […]
City Seeks Violence Interrupters
October 13, 2023The City of Greensboro is soliciting proposals from qualified companies and businesses to implement the Community Violence Intervention & Interruption Project (CVIIP), beginning in January 2024 and granting $500,000 annually for three years. During a community meeting at the Peeler Recreation Center, city staff outlined the comprehensive group violence intervention and interruption program to 35 […]
A&T reassesses air and ground game to face Delaware
October 12, 2023It appears the renewed sense of hope and confidence building around the A&T football program may have been short lived. One week after upsetting Norfolk State to capture their first victory of the season and give Vincent Brown his first-ever win as head coach, A&T returned to Truist Stadium this past Saturday and was thoroughly […]
Community gathering offers prayers after attacks in Israel
October 12, 2023Anger, sadness, empathy, and hope were just some of the emotions shared at a community gathering at Temple Emanuel to mourn the thousands of victims of Hamas attacks in Israel over the weekend. The community was invited to meet at the temple Monday evening to share songs, prayers, and uplifting words in support of the […]
After a win at Norfolk State, A&T Aggies prep to battle Villanova
October 6, 2023It’s been a tough first month on the job for new A&T football coach Vincent Brown, but throughout his team’s 0-3 start which was plagued by double digit losses and an anemic passing offense, he was able to maintain steadfast optimism. So, this Monday, when he returned to the weekly press conference following A&T’s dramatic […]
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