The People’s Town Hall
September 23, 2022The Beloved Community Center hosted its second People’s Town Hall for this election cycle, inviting state and national candidates to listen to community concerns at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Greensboro. “A people’s town hall is where the people get a chance to speak,” said Joyce Johnson with Beloved Community Center. She then opened […]
It is important to be consistent when taking prescription medications
September 16, 2022When you receive a new prescription, it comes with directions on how the medication should be taken. It is remarkable how many people fail to read the directions and just take the pills at any time. The directions on how a medication should be taken are indeed important. It could be the difference between a […]
First day cheers at Dudley High School
September 16, 2022Students at James B. Dudley High School were welcomed back on the first day by a host of teachers, administrators and members of The Divine Nine Black sororities and fraternities. Principal Lisé Timmons McLaughlin invited members of The Divine Nine which are the sororities and fraternities of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha […]
The 11th Annual NC Folk Festival
September 16, 2022The 11th Annual North Carolina Folk Festival brought music lovers to downtown Greensboro from Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 11. The festival featured more than 300 artists on five stages and performances inside the Greensboro Culture Center. Musical artists and groups represented a diverse array of cultural musical traditions from around the world such […]
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 […]
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