Hayes-Taylor YMCA honors legacy at 60th Banquet

Community leaders, advocates, and families gathered at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center on Sunday, Nov. 8 for the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA’s 60th Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet. …

Black voters drove 2026 midterms

There was no poor performance finger-pointing towards African American voters last week. Given the massive Democratic success of the 2026 midterm elections, it became undeniably clear that the Black vote, especially here in the South, was key to the “blue tsunami” that enveloped the races and wrested long held legislative power away from Republicans.

2026 Midterm Elections: Drumwright, Democrats win key Guilford County races

A total of 218,058 ballots were cast among Guilford County’s 396,577 registered voters, or about 55 percent. Complete but unofficial results were not available until well after midnight as precincts finished reporting.

A Democratic ‘Blue Wave’ sweeps midterms

Former Gov. Cooper, who hasn’t lost an election in 40 years, beat former National Republican Committee Chair Whatley in unofficial results 59 percent to 39 percent. Cooper becomes the first North Carolina Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat since the late Kay Hagan of Greensboro won 2008.

Faith and civic coalitions mobilize the vote across N.C.

A&T celebrates 100th GHOE with tributes to Aggie history

Displaced by state and local Boards of Elections, students take democracy into their own hands

As early voting begins, Black voters urged to ‘use your power’

Voter engagement rally ahead of early voting

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Bishop William Barber: All Power Derives From the People

MAGA extremists are trying to steal a Congressional seat in North Carolina. It could end up costing them more than the House.

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A&T quarterback Kevin White (#0) dodges a tackle by a Monmouth defensive player.

A&T falls to Monmouth, Hampton on the horizon

The win improved Monmouth to 7-0 in the Coastal Athletic Association and clinched the Hawks a share of the conference title, while effectively ending any chance the Aggies (4-6 overall, 3-3 in the CAA) had of earning a trip to the postseason.

A&T linebacker Donovan Frederick (freshman, #9) makes one of his seven tackles against Elon

A&T powers past Elon to cap GHOE weekend, 13-10

A house was defended, pride was restored and now a resurgent A&T football team enters the final three games on their schedule with the wind at their back and a slim yet still feasible chance to earn a postseason berth.

A&T coaches to players: ‘Defend the house’

As A&T becomes the center of the HBCU universe this week, its surging football team has quietly emerged as one of the hottest teams in the Coastal Athletic Conference.

Grimsley running back Ty Shoemake (2) scored 4 touchdowns against Page

Whirlies blast Pirates, 43-12 to remain unbeaten

In the most anticipated chapter of Greensboro’s premier high school football rivalry, the Grimsley Whirlies unleashed a relentless second-half surge to defeat the Page Pirates 43-12 on Friday night. The showdown marked the first time both programs entered the rivalry battle undefeated, but it was Grimsley that walked away alone atop the Metro 6A/7A Conference standings.

Body and Soul, Humanist Visual Languages

Body and Soul, Humanist Visual Languages explores the ways art can communicate experiences—both tangible and intangible. Through their choice of subject matter, …

Movie Review: Atonement

Remorse has no expiration date. That’s why Marine Second Lieutenant Lou D’Alessandro (Boyd Holbrook) can’t get past a moment frozen in his head. Inner torment haunts him and shadows …

Guilford County Parks and Recreation hosts Annual Fall Fest at Bur-Mil Park

More than 100 vendors and exhibitors will showcase their wares at this week’s Fall Festival.

Members of the Omicron Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. gather during homecoming at UNCG’s 1953 statue of Minerva, the Roman Goddess of Wisdom. Minerva is also the sorority’s official emblem and symbol of wisdom, strategic thought and scholarship.

Spartan Alumni Return for UNCG’s Homecoming

Rejoicing alumni returned to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for a festive Homecoming celebration. The warm glow of UNCG’s Oct. 2 bonfire—often recognized as the largest in North Carolina—set the tone for the two-day Spartan family reunion.

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Despite big wins, Democrats still haven’t learned their lesson

Democrats are right to celebrate historic midterm election victories. Alongside flipping both chambers of Congress, Democrats also broke barriers in electing women, African Americans and Latinos at the state and federal level.

Bennett College Celebrates its Centennial

Bennett College alumnae, board members view a new tribute to the pathfinding Belles who organized and participated in Civil Rights protests from the 1960 through 1964. Names of Bennett College alumnae, who participated in the Greensboro Sit-ins for Civil Rights during the 1960s and some members of Bennett’s Board of Trustees. L-R: Jewel Johnson, Betty Jo Wilson, Marilyn Mackle, Nannie Grafton, Joyce Huey, Linda Brown, Desertta McAlister Harper, Iris Morton, Beatrice Soublet Board Chair Cassandra Jones Havard, Acting President Dr. Ronald L. Carter, Robert J. Brown, honoree; Tammi McCall, honoree; Trustee Goldie Wells and Trustee Melba McCallum. Standing-back row: Trustee Rev. Rodvegas Ingram.

Bennett College celebrated its Centennial as the nation’s oldest historic academic institutions for African American women founded in 1873. The college honored distinguished community and alumnae and concluded with the annual Founders Day Convocation.

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Martin shares life and leadership lessons at UNC Greensboro

Demond T. Martin has traveled an unlikely path from White House aide and hedge fund partner to wellness entrepreneur and philanthropist. During a September 22 visit to UNC Greensboro, he drew on that journey and his new book, “Friends of the Good,” to urge students to embrace opportunity, build meaningful relationships and believe they belong in rooms that may initially intimidate them.

Happy students with school supplies alongside members of Tabernacle International Church at Peeler Recreation Center.

Hayes-Taylor YMCA honors legacy at 60th Banquet

Black voters drove 2026 midterms

2026 Midterm Elections: Drumwright, Democrats win key Guilford County races

A Democratic ‘Blue Wave’ sweeps midterms

Faith and civic coalitions mobilize the vote across N.C.

A&T celebrates 100th GHOE with tributes to Aggie history

Displaced by state and local Boards of Elections, students take democracy into their own hands

As early voting begins, Black voters urged to ‘use your power’

Voter engagement rally ahead of early voting

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Bishop William Barber: All Power Derives From the People

A&T falls to Monmouth, Hampton on the horizon

A&T powers past Elon to cap GHOE weekend, 13-10

A&T coaches to players: ‘Defend the house’

Whirlies blast Pirates, 43-12 to remain unbeaten

Aggies reignite optimism after OT win against UNH

High School Flag Football: Eastern Wildcats maul Northeast Rams, 28-0

Aggies suffer heartbreaker at Bryant, look to rebound against New Hampshire

Body and Soul, Humanist Visual Languages

Movie Review: Atonement

Guilford County Parks and Recreation hosts Annual Fall Fest at Bur-Mil Park

Spartan Alumni Return for UNCG’s Homecoming

Despite big wins, Democrats still haven’t learned their lesson

Bring on the Positive Calvary

We the people wear the crown

Access to homeownership, the crisis facing American families

Bennett College Celebrates its Centennial

Martin shares life and leadership lessons at UNC Greensboro

Back to School Gatherings

Black family yanks $1M scholarship from UNCW because of anti-DEI policies

Limits of Freedom’ tells the stories of enslaved and free people of African descent

Rep. Alma Adams discusses DOGE impacts on Social Security