Gov. Cooper denounces voucher program at education roundtable
June 21, 2023N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper called on citizens to protest the General Assembly’s Republican legislative majority’s efforts to expand private school vouchers. He vociferously charged that the “extreme scheme” would eviscerate traditional public schools, discriminate against most economically marginalized students and students of color, and thwart economic development throughout the state. In Greensboro hosting an educational […]
Dr. Cornel West Jumps in 2024 Presidential Race
June 21, 2023Dr. Cornel West, a renowned scholar, progressive intellectual and social justice activist, announced on Twitter Monday morning he’s running for president. “In these bleak times, I have decided to run for truth and justice which takes the form of running for president of the United States as a candidate for the People’s Party. I enter […]
Salmon makes history by earning another First-Team All-American honor
June 16, 2023AUSTIN, TX. – If Paula Salmon never took another step on a track for North Carolina A&T after the 2022 outdoor track and field season, it would not have affected her legacy as a star athlete at the HBCU on the east side of Greensboro. However, after her showing during the 2023 track and field […]
Air pollutants are a problem for our health
June 16, 2023The environment is one of the most important aspects of the life you live. Environmental and Occupational Health experts say that 99 percent of the world’s population lives among air that has a problem. This is the same air we all depend upon for life. As the fires in Canada so expertly demonstrate, the environment […]
Once on This Island
June 16, 2023Creative Greensboro and Community Theater of Greensboro present the Tony award-winning musical “Once on This Island” by Lynn Aherns and Stephen Flaherty, directed by Todd Fisher and Rozalynn Fulton. Performances are June 22-25 at the Virginia Sutton Sommerville Theatre at Well- Spring, 4100 Well Spring in Greensboro. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit […]
Careers on Wheels Visits Rankin Elementary
June 16, 2023The annual Careers on Wheels program rolled into Rankin Elementary School to the delight of students, who touched a variety of trucks, vans and first responder vehicles during an on-campus field trip to promote awareness of various careers and transportation vehicles. “Most importantly, the morning event allows students to meet positive career role models and […]
U.S. High Court Alabama redistricting ruling holds hope for North Carolina
June 16, 2023Rarely does news about Alabama put smiles on the faces of Black North Carolinians, especially when it involves the conservative majority U.S. Supreme Court. But last week was a definite exception. By a 5-4 vote, the high court ruled that Alabama’s Republican legislators must redraw the state’s voting districts so that Black voters are able […]
Commission denies rezoning request for car lot at MLK and Benbow
June 16, 2023In a 5 to 1 vote, the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission denied a rezoning request on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and South Benbow Road at Monday’s meeting. The properties located at 2005 and 2007 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, (0.43 acres) is currently zoned as a Conditional District -Commercial –Low […]
Whites show less concern about COVID and its impact when they believe it’s ‘…Not a White People Problem’
June 9, 2023White people were more likely to ignore safety precautions like wearing masks and social distancing during the pandemic when they realized the various and disproportionate ways COVID-19 affected African Americans and other minorities. Psychologists at the University of Georgia’s Department of Social Science & Medicine made those conclusions following an in-depth study of racial disparities […]
Washington Montessori’s Principal Paul Travers takes to the skies
June 9, 2023To the cheers and excited waves of students and staff, high-flying Washington Montessori Principal Paul Travers soared in flight over the East Greensboro school to deliver the morning messages. “Yes, a really cool experience,” he said. “For me and students, we gained new perspectives of our school and a discussion of possibilities. Whether students aspire […]
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