Wilmington honors McNeil, civil rights activist, native son
October 17, 2019WILMINGTON – The City of Wilmington recently honored native son and longtime civil rights advocate Joseph McNeil by designating North Third Street from Market Street to Davis Street as “Major General Joseph McNeil Commemorative Way.” A ceremony and reception were held Saturday, Oct. 12 in front of Thalian Hall, at Third and Chestnut Streets. On […]
N.C. NAACP: Forward together, not one step back
October 17, 2019The 76th Annual N.C. NAACP Convention was held Oct. 3 – 5, in Winston-Salem. Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, president of the N.C. Conference and pastor of St. Philip AME Zion Church in Greensboro, provided convention attendees with a state of the N.C. NAACP’s civil rights initiatives it has engaged in on behalf of all […]
Southwest Cowboys win Battle of High Point
October 11, 2019HIGH POINT – After defeating High Point Central earlier in the season and trouncing T. Wingate Andrews on Friday, 35-14, the Southwest Guilford Cowboys have captured bragging rights in the battle of High Point. The Red Raiders scored first on an 83 yard pick six by safety Jenoah McKiver. The PAT failed. Early in the […]
The impact of cold weather on our health
October 10, 2019The thermometer is indeed taking a turn toward cooler numbers. We have so enjoyed the sun and the warmth of the spring and summer. Now it is time to turn our attention toward getting ready for the cooler months as old man winter will be arriving soon. We may not grow a thicker coat or […]
Stallings Lobby dedicated at A&T
October 10, 2019On Thursday, October 3, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University honored Vernell Stallings, member of the Class of 1964, at the university’s Student Center by naming the lobby of the building in his honor. Stallings was recognized for his significant legacy and contributions to the university. Before Stallings came to NCA&TSU, he was the […]
What happens next in N.C. NAACP allegations drama?
October 9, 2019According to those who attended last weekend’s 76th Annual N.C. NAACP Convention in Winston-Salem, it was memorable, but for the most part, for all of the wrong reasons. What normally and annually is an exercise for attendees in reaffirming the basic principles of the state’s oldest, and foremost civil rights organization, was instead, according to […]
Preventive care at an early age needed
October 4, 2019Just like anything in life, the earlier you tackle a problem the better the outcome will be. The medical community is starting to look at caring for patients in that light. You will see your healthcare providers start to work with you earlier. Preventive care has been pioneered by doctors at Emory University in Atlanta, […]
The Theatre Arts Program at A&T presents Oedipus the ‘Queen’
October 4, 2019Murder is the cause of the gods’ displeasure — and Oedipus, the ruler of Thebes, is the killer? What follows is an unsettling investigation of the past, which begins at a three-way crossroad and ends in a moment of horrifying self-discovery. This age-old tale of the dangers of pride, power, politics and prophecy continues to […]
Springers sink Pirates
October 4, 2019H. Springs 39 Pirates 7 The Highland Springs Springers of Richmond, Va., traveled to Greensboro to face the Pirates of Page High School at Marion Kirby Stadium on Friday, September 27. The Springers dominated the Pirates to the tune of 39-7. Highland Springs are the four-time defending Virginia State 5-A champions. They have only lost […]
Poor People’s Campaign gathers in Greensboro
October 3, 2019The Poor People’s Campaign (PPC): A National Call for Moral Revival brought its message of eliminating racist and immoral policies to Greensboro on September 30. PPC co-chairs, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis led dozens of marchers from New Zion Missionary Baptist Church on MLK Jr. Drive to Shiloh Baptist Church […]
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