The power of the spoken word
March 15, 2024The significance of Black History Month resonates all year, emerging from the empowering creativity of Greensboro authors, artists in all media and especially the spoken word. A passionate presentation by Jasmine and Clement Mallory highlighted an evening at the African American Atelier in downtown Greensboro. The couple’s commanding performances projected the power and purpose of […]
Movie Review: I.S.S.
February 23, 2024Blast off! This gripping sci-fi/dra/thr holds attention from the moment astronaut Dr. Kira Foster (Ariana DeBose, West Side Story) enters the International Space Station (I.S.S.). In the near future and 254 miles above sea level, Foster is welcomed by fellow American astronauts Gordon (Chris Messina, King Richard) and Christian (John Gallagher) as she enters the […]
Killer Mike’s Arresting Grammy Night and Jay-Z’s Quest for Validation
February 8, 2024This year’s Grammy Awards included powerful performances from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Fantasia, Joni Mitchell and more, and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. Though it was a celebratory, talent-filled celebration, there were behind-the-scenes drama and onstage moments that have people still talking after what is known as […]
10 Best Films of 2023
January 5, 2024As 2023 ends, this year’s best films are vying for awards that will crescendo with the Oscar race. Film fans don’t have to watch from the sidelines. They can join the fun and view them all in theaters, VOD or on streaming services. Producers, directors, screenwriters, actors and behind the lens talent have given their […]
Remembering the Icons We Lost in 2023
December 29, 2023In a year of achievements and setbacks, 2023 said goodbye to several significant personalities who left a lasting impression on the entertainment, sports, civil rights and art industries. Their achievements have influenced countless generations. Here, we list just some of those losses. Richard Roundtree: Iconic Star of “Shaft’ (1942–2023) Hollywood said goodbye to Richard Roundtree, […]
Movie Review: Lakota Nation vs. United States
December 22, 2023“Land back!” It’s a call to action that powers this very insightful documentary. That rallying cry is part of a stream of thought that you can watch, study and internalize. You learn that Native Americans have a deep connection to their land and nature. Specifically, their discussions center on the Lakota Nation’s fight to reclaim […]
“The Nutcracker” opens Dec. 7 at the Tanger Center
December 8, 2023A beloved holiday tradition will soon return to the Piedmont Triad when the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) debuts the 2023 production of “The Nutcracker” at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. Beginning Thursday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 10, UNCSA will present five performances of “The Nutcracker” there […]
Greensboro Holiday Parade 2023
December 8, 2023The festive Holiday Season began in Greensboro with a colorful parade of dancers, prancers, and a gaggle of entertaining enhancers of all kinds. The drizzle failed to put a damper on the day’s best event as Triad residents gathered along the parade route in downtown Greensboro to hear musicians in a host of bands, watch […]
Movie review: Rustin
November 23, 2023He was one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s chief lieutenants. Why is he only getting attention now? Bayard Rustin (Colman Domingo, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) was gay at a time in the ’60s when he was shunned by MLK’s other associates. He regained his stature in the civil rights leader’s camp when he imagined, […]
9th Annual Veterans Parade
November 17, 2023The 9th Annual Greensboro Veterans Day Parade was held on Saturday, November 14. It began at noon at the corner Lindsay Street and Elm Street. The line- up included veterans, color guards, marching bands, cars, motorcycles, military vehicles, ROTC units, as well as active duty personnel, and Gold Star families from Guilford County.