Leaders convene in Gate City to discuss Building Community
September 16, 2022Greensboro-based National Conference for Community and Justice of the Triad (NCCJ Triad) recently hosted 15 “sister organizations” working together as the National Federation for Just Communities. The group opened its three-day conference at The Historic Magnolia House for social networking. Together, the organizations share best practices and expertise in the areas of human relations, social […]
Two months to go, Beasley/Budd in a dead heat
September 14, 2022Call it a horse race if you’d like, but the high-profile U.S. Senate race between Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd to replace outgoing GOP Sen. Richard Burr is at a virtual tie, according to most polling and professional experts. The winner could help decide which party takes control of the U.S. Senate in […]
NCCU spanks the Aggies for first time since 2016
September 9, 2022CHARLOTTE, N.C. − A freshman quarterback making his first career start in one of the longest and most heated rivalries in North Carolina and Black college football is challenging enough. Throw in a blocked punt, an interception deep in the opponent’s territory, and a called-back touchdown, and the North Carolina A&T Aggies were on the […]
Know the signs of Peripheral Vascular Disease
September 9, 2022Throughout the year, we pay special attention to various illnesses. We try to bring information to the forefront about these health conditions. One of the conditions that we highlight this month is Peripheral Vascular Disease or PAD. This is an insidious condition that robs many people of their freedom and their lives. Did you know […]
Dr. Whitney Oakley: ‘I have big dreams and hopes for the future’
September 9, 2022Former Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Whitney Oakley was named as the new superintendent of Guilford County Schools at the board of education’s August 30 special meeting. Oakley becomes the first former Guilford County Schools student to lead the district. Retired N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Henry Frye conducted the swearing in ceremony, while Oakley’s husband […]
IRS Error Causes NAACP Branches To Lose Tax Exempt Status
September 3, 2022On Friday, Sept. 2, N.C. NAACP Pres. Deborah Dicks Maxwell emailed an important notice from the national NAACP General Counsel to all North Carolina units (chapters) concerning the “auto-revocation” of the state conference’s tax-exempt status. In essence, the Sept. 1st letter from General Counsel Janette McCarthy Wallace, noted that “…several NAACP units had received letters […]
Hundreds Of NAACP Branches Lose Tax Exempt Status
September 3, 2022Last Friday, Sept. 2, NC NAACP Pres. Deborah Dicks Maxwell emailed an important notice from the national NAACP General Counsel to all North Carolina units (chapters) concerning the “auto-revocation” of the state conference’s tax-exempt status. In essence, the Sept. 1st letter from General Counsel Janette McCarthy Wallace, noted that “…several NAACP units had received letters […]
More than 30 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes
September 2, 2022To say that diabetes is complicated is an understatement. The medical condition occurs when the blood sugar is elevated over a prolonged period of time. Initial symptoms may include frequent thirst, increased urination and increased appetite. The problem lies in the consequences that happen in people with diabetes. These patients, if left untreated, manifest a […]
Barbers cut and shave Sheriffs in a battle of the hoops
September 2, 2022The 7th annual Sheriffs vs. Barbers Charity Basketball game hooped it up Sunday, August 2 to raise funds for students’ school supplies. The fast-moving Heads-Up squad gave the Guilford County Sheriff’s Deputies a real haircut, defeating the Guilford County Sheriffs team by a score of 54-39. Both teams were comprised of men and women. who […]
GROW Residency for Mixed Media Artist Bevelyn Ukah
September 2, 2022Artist and activist Bevelyn Ukah will be partnering with the N.C. Climate Justice Collective to produce a new GROW residency August 29 to September 18 at the Greensboro Cultural Center. The residency will include open art making sessions and specialized workshops in collaboration with members of the NC Climate Justice Collective on topics ranging from […]
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