James B. Dudley Educational & Sports Hall of Fame/Hall of Distinction Inductions
November 2, 2023The James B. Dudley Educational & Sports Hall of Fame/Hall of Distinction held its enshrinement ceremony and banquet at the Koury Convention Center where 19 inductees were presented to the community. This was a formal way of recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of Dudley alumni, staff and others who have contributed greatly to the community and […]
Republicans push “political” redistricting, hurting Black representation
October 27, 2023Say goodbye to the 7-7 North Carolina Congressional delegation split, mandated by court-appointed special masters in 2022 after the then Democratic-led State Supreme Court ruled that the Congressional redistricting map drawn by the GOP majority legislature was unconstitutional. With passage of the new voting maps for the state’s 14 congressional districts, the North Carolina Congressional […]
Guilford County Democrats Gather for Unity Dinner
October 26, 2023Guilford County Democrats celebrated at the party’s annual Unity Dinner, honoring individuals for service and commitment to the political party. Ossie Edwards-Moody received a standing ovation for her decades of service. Additionally, other honorees included Avi Dintenfass and Graham Dodge, Jumped in the Deep End Award;, Justin Cundall, Young Democrat of the Year; and Mitzi […]
School Meals for N.C. Kids
October 20, 2023One in six children in North Carolina experiences hunger on a daily basis. A collection of public health advocates are currently working to change that for all students across the state. The Center for Black Health & Equity and Community Health Coalition hosted a School Meals for All NC Town Hall in Colfax, N.C. on […]
The Inaugural Triad Black Farmers Market
October 19, 2023Greensboro residents converged on the inaugural Triad Black Farmers Market on Sunday, Oct. 15. Crowds began arriving at noon last Sunday, an hour before the market officially opened in the parking lot of the Hayes-Taylor YMCA at 2630 East Florida St. “The number of people wanting freshly grown foods from Black farmers exceeded our expectations,” […]
City Seeks Violence Interrupters
October 13, 2023The City of Greensboro is soliciting proposals from qualified companies and businesses to implement the Community Violence Intervention & Interruption Project (CVIIP), beginning in January 2024 and granting $500,000 annually for three years. During a community meeting at the Peeler Recreation Center, city staff outlined the comprehensive group violence intervention and interruption program to 35 […]
Community gathering offers prayers after attacks in Israel
October 12, 2023Anger, sadness, empathy, and hope were just some of the emotions shared at a community gathering at Temple Emanuel to mourn the thousands of victims of Hamas attacks in Israel over the weekend. The community was invited to meet at the temple Monday evening to share songs, prayers, and uplifting words in support of the […]
Dudley High Community comes together post-shooting incident
October 6, 2023New safety measures will be implemented at all Guilford County high school sporting events, was the main takeaway during a community Town Hall meeting at James B. Dudley High School (DHS) on Monday. The meeting was spurred by a shooting that occurred on the high school grounds after last Friday night’s football game. Community members […]
Will the N.C. NAACP elect a new president this weekend?
September 29, 2023With the theme of “Fighting Forward,” the NAACP North Carolina State Conference will hold its 80th Annual State Convention today – September 28th through Saturday, September 30th at the Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, featuring such notables as Governor Roy Cooper, NAACP Pres./CEO Derrick Johnson and newly appointed N.C. Associate Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs. […]
A&T receives $100K grant to assist N.C. livestock producers
September 28, 2023Eight African American livestock and poultry producers in North Carolina will be eligible to receive technology funding and training thanks to a grant received by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University through Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, and the Tides Foundation. The program offers eight African American livestock and poultry producers in the state $10,000 […]
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