Rep. Adams says GOP leaders “don’t give a damn about citizens”
July 7, 2017Noting that the N.C. Republican legislative leadership is “dragging their feet” about doing anything that would fairly represent voters when it comes to redistricting, Congresswoman Alma Adams says they frankly “don’t give a damn about these citizens.” “They see it as a disadvantage to themselves; they won’t do it,” Adams (D-N.C.-12) said in a telephone […]
Hampton Jazz Festival Marks 50th Anniversary
June 29, 2017HAMPTON, VA. – The 50th annual Hampton Jazz Festival opened Friday, June 23 with a packed house at the Hampton Coliseum. The first night of the festival, which continued through Sunday, June 25, was at attendance capacity, according to Hampton Coliseum marketing manager Kiara Warren. The Hampton Jazz Festival began in 1968 as a one-time […]
Sisters Network Hosts a Breast Cancer Conference
June 29, 2017The Sisters Network National African American Breast Cancer 10-City National Conference Tour made its stop in Greensboro on June 24 to spread awareness about the disease. The Sisters Network Greensboro affiliate chapter hosted the event at the Sheraton Convention Center. The National Sisters Network Inc., began in 1994 and has more than 40 chapters in […]
Governor’s veto overridden, budget includes GOP Civil War Center Funding
June 29, 2017On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper, calling it “small-minded” vetoed the compromise $23 billion budget the Republican-led N.C. General Assembly passed last week. On Tuesday, the NC Senate voted to override Cooper’s veto, followed by the NC House Wednesday morning. The budget is now law, but Cooper threatens to file suit to stop it. In touting […]
Loneliness can make you sick
June 23, 2017Have we got it all wrong? We all know that relationships are important. Some recent studies have shown that those who are lonely have more viruses and thus have more illness and in the long run are less healthy. Is there evidence that we can see in our brains that helps us know this? Dr. […]
New Balance Nationals Outdoor Track and Field
June 23, 2017The New Balance Nationals Outdoor Track and Field meet held June 16 through the 18, was one for the record-books and the memory banks. The meet attracted more than 5,700 athletes during a weekend of near-perfect June weather at Aggie Stadium in Greensboro. The NSAF outdoor nationals had some humble beginnings in California back in […]
Local veterans honored
June 16, 2017The National Association for Black Veterans, Inc. honored veterans for their commitment and dedication with a banquet and ceremony at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons on Saturday, June 10. Former Guilford County Commissioner Bruce Davis served as the Master of Ceremony. Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Larry D. […]
TV watching is the worst type of sitting
June 16, 2017So many people are trying to take better care of their bodies by eating right and exercising. Some are building periods of exercise into their days while others have the ability to go and exercise before, during or after work. More employers have recognized that a healthier work force means a decrease in the cost […]
2017 NC Powerade State Games
June 9, 2017The 31st annual Powerade State Games of North Carolina wrapped up last weekend at the N.C.A&T Irwin Belk Track & Field Complex. It is North Carolina’s largest multi-sport event. The Powerade State Games involved more than 1698 youth on Saturday and 151 masters’ athletes on Sunday competing at Greensboro’s American Hebrew Academy. According to organizers, […]
Middle College at Bennett holds 2017 graduation
June 9, 2017The Middle College at Bennett honored 23 young women with their high school diplomas Wednesday morning (May 31). All 23 graduates have been accepted into a two- or four-year college, and all have transferable college credits that will help put them ahead when they further their education in the fall. Graduate Jakara Jordan received the […]
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