Exclusive: Spearman’s attorney ends defamation and civil conspiracy lawsuits
August 25, 2022The attorney for Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman has sent a “Notice of Intent to Voluntarily Dismiss….” the late civil and human rights leader’s lawsuit in Guilford County Superior Court against several members of the NAACP, effectively closing the case. In a letter dated August 17th, attorney Mark T Cummings of Greensboro sent the notice […]
FILM REVIEW: ‘Nope’ is a yes! — Peele delivers with follow-up
August 19, 2022Jordan Peele has been compared to horror and psychological thriller giant Alfred Hitchcock and science-fiction legend Steven Spielberg, but Peele is in a league of his own. Peele’s masterful ability to merge two beloved film genres, with social commentary on issues of race, gender, class, and sexuality is unparalleled in the current filmic landscape. Initially […]
The foods you eat and feed your family matter
August 19, 2022There are basic principles in caring for your health. Some of these basic principles are so common. In just the everyday world, we fail to understand how vital the principle of nutrition is in determining our quality of health. Nutrition is complicated by many factors. The mere zip code that you live in may determine […]
Council approves funds for job creation and East Greensboro community complex
August 19, 2022The newly elected Greensboro City Council held its first meeting on Tuesday night. They were sworn in on August 11. The new council got right to business, first approving an economic development incentive grant to ImpactData for up to $530,359 for the purpose of making property improvements, purchasing new equipment and creating jobs. ImpactData is […]
One month after death of former N.C. NAACP Pres., no word on cause
August 18, 2022Friday, August 19th marks one month since the death of former N.C. NAACP President Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, age 71. To date, there has been no official explanation as to how or why he died, and many would like to know. Thus far, there’s been no reward-ladened Crimestoppers pronouncement for anyone with information to […]
Give a Cheer for Panther Pride
August 12, 2022This year’s talented cheerleading squad at Dudley High School has been furiously practicing their stomps, shakes, chants and smart moves to stimulate and capture engaging attention and raise vital school spirit and funds. The cheerleaders are completing their quest to raise $10,000 for fresh uniforms and equipment to assure Panther Pride and spirit prevails at […]
Dog walkers make a safer community
August 12, 2022There are several sacred tenants of life. One of the very first is to have safety in one’s own home. Afterall, home is where the heart is. When we take blood pressure recordings, we know that the recordings one gets at home will be lower than the ones we get at the office. Why is […]
Lawsuit seeks to allow unaffiliated voters to serve on State Election Board
August 12, 2022Fact – as of July 30, 2022, there are 2.5 million unaffiliated voters in North Carolina, more registered voters than Democrat or Republican. Fact – there are no members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) who are registered unaffiliated, and never have been. As is custom, whichever political party wins the governor’s […]
First Day of School at Allen Jay Prep.
August 11, 2022At Allen Jay Preparatory Academy in High Point, any jitters regarding the first day of school quickly disappeared with a resounding welcome performance for the students by the award-winning North Carolina A&T State University Cold Steel Drumline. One of three Guilford County Schools operating on an extended year calendar, Allen Jay Prep joins Brooks Global […]
Young Athletes Compete at AAU Junior Olympics
August 5, 2022The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic Games is known as the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States. The event was held in Greensboro from Wednesday, July, 27 – Saturday, August, 6. More than 19,000 athletes from all 50 states and Puerto Rico competed in 20 sports, ages 7 up to […]