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.
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 …
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.
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 …
More than 5,000 colorful tassels are turning during the high school graduations of Guilford County Schools’ students. Ceremonies began in the last week of May for the academies, early and …
Somber observances of Memorial Day in Guilford County honored fallen U.S. military servicemembers. At memorials and cemeteries, high praise for the valiantly honored, those men and women who died in …
The State of North Carolina officially recognized Greensboro’s historic L. Richardson Memorial Hospital, the last racially segregated hospital to close in the state.
Republicans in the state House and Senate are playing “petty politics” and sabotaging meaningful legislation introduced by Democratic lawmakers, bills that address critical issues to Democratic and many Republican constituencies that are sent to committee, never have a hearing, and die.
Celebrating family, neighborhood, and enduring community heritage, the residents of Warnersville celebrated the community’s 160th anniversary. Warnersville is the first planned African American …
Jefferson Griffin, the Republican N.C. Appellate Court judge, who legally challenged the double-recount results of the November 2024 election in which his opponent, incumbent N.C. Supreme Court …
Hands off Our History plans more protests like the Saturday Washington D.C. rally, where several organizations banded together to draw attention to attempts to remove artifacts from the National …
The Christian social activist was also arrested by Capitol Police for peacefully praying for the nation in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. He was later released.
For those looking to connect with the origins of this pivotal moment in civil rights history, the original lunch counter remains on view at the former Woolworth’s building in downtown Greensboro, which is now home to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum.
Justice 4 The Next Generation (J4TNG), led by Rev. Gregory Drumwright of Citadel Church in Greensboro, wrapped its eight-week BlackLent Series on April 17 with a full day of powerful panels, …
Republican state Appellate Court Judge Jefferson Griffin did not win, but he did not lose either…yet. Last week’s 4-2 decision by the N.C. Supreme Court in the only ongoing and …
Intense political messages on thousands of primarily hand-lettered signs encapsulated the anger, rage and betrayal felt by more than 3,000 Guilford County residents, who participated in the Hands-Off …
This week in the U.S. Senate Chambers, Democratic New Jersey Senator Cory Booker spoke on the Senate floor, beginning Monday night and going till Tuesday night for a record 25 hours and five minutes, …
It’s been 15 years since North Carolina’s minimum wage has been raised for the state’s grassroots workers, even though the cost of living has steadily gone up. If House Democrats …
When it comes to N.C. State University, Kevin Howell has always been part of the pack. And now, Chancellor Howell is officially the Wolfpack leader. Howell, N.C. State University’s …
Tens of thousands of people in the United States and around the world are preparing to take to the streets on Saturday, April 5, in what organizers are calling the largest single day of protest since …
The Greensboro Business League, in collaboration with the North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation, hosted the Policy & Prosperity Breakfast on March 18, bringing together state and local …
In an effort to intimidate more than 50 private and public universities across the nation to cease their DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs and practices, the U.S. Department of Education …
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Greensboro area women gathered at LeBauer Park on Saturday, March 8. Nearly three dozen women, some with children, congregated in small groups to …
Police Chief John Thompson and Assistant Chief M.J. Harris led a press conference on Friday (March 7) at Greensboro Police Department (GPD) headquarters to follow up on recent community meetings held …
Not only do Black state Democratic lawmakers oppose passage of a proposed Republican-sponsored anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) measure introduced in the N.C. House recently, they fear it. …