Take a Virtual Trip to Kenya
January 14, 2021With the pandemic badly hamstringing travel plans for so many people, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) would like to take Black America on a trip to Kenya – at least digitally. Destination: The World. Until medical science gets a real stranglehold on the coronavirus, we invite you to explore from the safety of your […]
5 ways to give your furry friend a little extra love
December 31, 2020Pets have a unique ability to make their owners’ lives happier, offering unconditional love, companionship and even health benefits. In fact, studies supported by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute and National Institutes of Health have shown pet ownership can positively impact physical and emotional well-being, in addition to building social relationships and connections among communities. […]
2020 Greensboro City-Wide Virtual Kwanzaa Celebration
December 24, 2020The annual city-wide Kwanzaa celebration will be held December 26 – January 1. Kwanzaa, which means “first fruits of the harvest” in the African language Kiswahili, is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of: family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Festivities will be virtual this year and will feature […]
In New Picture Book Tina Turner Reflects on her Life
December 16, 2020At 81, Tina Turner quietly reflects on her “imperfections and all” in a telling new pictorial autobiography where she explores her fashion and artistic expressions. In “That’s My Life,” the Queen of Rock n’ Roll reflects on growing up in Nutbush, Tennessee, and how her hometown became an escape from the harsh realities of her […]
Santa Claus is coming to town!
December 16, 2020The Greensboro Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and The Historic Magnolia House will host Santa Claus for families to visit with on December 19 and 20. Admission is free but reservations are required at www.santagso.com, which outlines a COVID-19 compliant method for families to reserve a time to […]
Holidays Programs In Greensboro
December 11, 2020The City of Greensboro hosts a wide range of programs and events all winter. There are creative programs, special events, performances, giving and shopping opportunities – plus a chance to get a letter from Santa. All activities are free unless otherwise noted and COVID-19 health and safety guidelines will be followed for all in-person activities. […]
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
December 2, 2020Who’s the Mother of the Blues? Better say Ma Rainey! 1927. It’s a steamy Chicago summer, just like the rest. Hot. Humid. Even the streets are sweating. Ma (Viola Davis) comes up from Georgia to Chi-town to make an album. Her quartet arrives before she does, practicing in a cramped recording studio rehearsal room. Cutler […]
Celebrate the Holidays with the City of Greensboro
November 27, 2020The City of Greensboro hosts a wide range of programs and events for all the winter holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. There are creative programs, special events, performances, giving and shopping opportunities – plus a chance to get a letter from Santa. All activities are free unless otherwise noted and COVID-19 health and safety […]
On Netflix: The Life Ahead
November 20, 2020Upon hearing the premise of this film, involving an 86-year-old Jewish Holocaust survivor and a 12-year-old Senegalese immigrant, you might think you’re in for 94 minutes of sentimental drama. In some ways, maybe so. In others not. But out of an abundance of caution, keep a box of tissues handy. The origin of this story […]
UNCG School of Theatre presents Skeleton Crew: Blue Collar and White Collar Collide in Detroit
October 29, 2020The Fall 2020 UNCG School of Theatre season continues with a production of Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau. The play follows a group of working-class people fighting against the establishment as they face opposition, economic inequality and gun violence. Skeleton Crew is the third play in a group of Morisseau’s works dubbed The Detroit Projects, […]
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