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Senior Spotlight: Xavier Wilson, Eastern Guilford High

Xavier Wilson graduated last Friday (June 13) at Greensboro’s Special Events Center, and he leaves Eastern Guilford as one of the most acclaimed wrestlers in the school’s history. His talent and his work ethic have earned him a full ride to attend N.C. State University on an athletic scholarship and wrestle with one of the country’s top programs.

Redistricting trial continues this week in Winston-Salem

A federal trial concerning whether congressional and legislative voting districts drawn by the Republican-led N.C. General Assembly diminishes Black voting strength, got underway this week in …

Force escalation and 45 LA Arrests

LOS ANGELES, CA. - “Can you imagine all of this for 45 arrests?” Juan Proano of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) asked. Proano is in Los Angeles after President Trump …
Celine Kongolo

Senior Spotlight: Celine Kongolo, Greensboro College Middle College

Celine graduated May 27 from Greensboro College Middle College, and this fall, she won’t have to worry about paying for college. Because of her hard work, her tuition — and every other cost associated with her education at UNC-Chapel Hill — will be covered.
Sports
Tierra Lindsey and Janai Tillman, players from the Winston-Salem State University volleyball team.

Two Rams compete in HBCU International Volleyball Tournament in Botswana

WINSTON-SALEM – Tierra Lindsey and Janai Tillman from the Winston-Salem State University volleyball team participated in the second annual Ditsala International Cup, a premier women’s …

Rajah Caruth wins his second career race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series winning at Nashville Motor Speedway on Friday night (May 30).
LEBANON, TN. - Winston Salem State alumnus Rajah Caruth has won his second career race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series winning at Nashville Motor Speedway on Friday night (May 30).  With …
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Florida State track and field teammates Lucy May Sleeman, Shenese Walker, and Loella Lloyd celebrate after running the women’s 100m.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - For the first time in program history, the Duke Blue Devils are ACC Men’s Outdoor Track & Field champions. The Blue Devils capped the final evening of competition with …
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The Dudley High School 2025 women’s track and field championship team.
The Panthers of Dudley High School swept both the women’s and men’s track and field NCHSAA (North Carolina High School Athletic Association) 3A Championships. This was the Panther …
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Levi Ponder (#14) steps to the plate versus Davie County.

Grimsley Whirlies’ playoff journey ends

The Whirlies dropped their record down to 23-5, while the Vikings’ record stands at 20-8 after having now won four of their last five games.

A&T Track & Field celebrates seniors and Aggie Classic wins

The North Carolina A&T outdoor track and field teams won five of the eight field events on Friday, May 2 as they hosted the first day of the Aggie Classic at North Carolina A&T’s Marcus …

A&T celebrates excellence in many facets at Aggie ESPYs

Monday night served as a night where North Carolina A&T Athletics got an opportunity to celebrate their very best on the playing surfaces, in the classroom, and the community at the annual Aggie …

Runners take their marks at the Wake Forest Invitational

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest University and its track & field program welcomed 56 collegiate track and field programs, April 17-18, for the university’s third-annual Wake Forest …
Entertainment
Dancers with Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet perform in The Hair Journey.

Local ballet company presents original work, The Hair Journey

A local ballet company will present The Hair Journey, an original work using Black culture, fashion and dance to reflect upon a crowning glory. ​Inspired by Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s familiar …

Nina Melo is the African runaway bride.

Black Tea

Even master auteurs have an off day. A premise that doesn’t pan out. A vision that others can’t see. But because they’re so talented, often film buffs find some kind of gold in …
In addition to the movie “But I’m a Cheerleader,” there will be a live drag show hosted by the Triad’s own, Brenda the Drag Queen

The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro presents special Pride Month screening of ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’

In addition to the movie “But I’m a Cheerleader,” there will be a live drag show hosted by the Triad’s own, Brenda the Drag Queen
An acrobatic dance troupe struts its stuff at the UniverSoul Circus.

The UniverSoul Circus Returns to Greensboro

Black-owned UniverSoul Circus will raise its big top to amaze and delight ladies, gentlemen and children of all ages with daredevils, dancers and clowns.
Columnists

As housing costs go up, HUD proposes 51 percent budget cut

According to the National Association of Home Builders, nearly 75 percent of families – 100.6 million households – cannot afford a median priced new home in 2025. With a price tag of …

Killing Job Corps is killing equity

There is no poor, working- or middle-class adult in America whose life has not been touched by either Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal or Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society. Roosevelt’s …

Sixty years of Head Start

“The bread that is cast upon these waters will surely return many thousandfold. What a sense of achievement, and what great pride, and how happy that will make all of us who love America feel …

The Heritage Foundation is the true public enemy

In many corners of the world, America is seen and respected as the greatest nation in the world. That level of respect doesn’t come only from being a nuclear or military power. Nor does it only …
Education

AFT official on FAMU hire:  ‘They’re trying to run our minds’

Lee Hall on the campus of Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida.
TALLAHASSEE, FL. - The hiring of Marva Johnson by Florida A&M University is a calculated political strategy to control Black institutions and influence how future generations think, said Fredrick …
Bennett College announced Tammi Mac, acclaimed broadcaster, actress, playwright, and proud Bennett Belle from the Class of 1994, as the 2025 Commencement Speaker. The ceremony will take place on …
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The Graduate College at North Carolina A&T State University inducted exemplary alumni into its Graduate Alumni Hall of Fame, which acknowledges N.C. A&T graduate program alumni with outstanding professional, scholarly, and/or entrepreneurial achievements.
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Duke University Family Medicine physician Dr. William Bynum, right, meets with Bessemer Elementary students and Tanya Dixon, top right, a Bessemer Elementary school counselor and Career Day organizer
Career Day at Bessemer Elementary School enlightened students about careers as visitors representing more than two dozen public and private organizations, academic institutions and governmental agencies discussed their respective professions.
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Healthy living
It’s good to have a hurricane kit on hand in the house that is stocked with supplies such as flashlights, batteries, medications, toiletries and other necessities.
Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
It’s good to have a hurricane kit on hand in the house that is stocked with supplies such as flashlights, batteries, medications, toiletries and other necessities.
The Cleveland Clinic reports that more than 300,000 breast implant procedures are performed in the United States each year.
Breast implants and diagnosing heart disease
The Cleveland Clinic reports that more than 300,000 breast implant procedures are performed in the United States each year
Inflammation and swelling are signs of deeper health issues.
It’s a Matter of Your Health
Inflammation and swelling are signs of deeper health issues.
Research indicates that using a smartphone while using the toilet is detrimental to the digestive system.
Smartphones may be bad for the digestive system
Research indicates that using a smartphone while using the toilet is detrimental to the digestive system.
As the amount of ultra-processed food consumed by a person increases, so does the risk of premature death.
Ultra-processed food is ultra-harmful to the body
Ultra-processed food (UPF) refers to food that many people consume regularly. You know it well. UPF refers to food designed to be convenient, tasty and affordable. It is not designed to be …