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Multiple events around the Triad this weekend will honor the late civil rights icon.

Since his start as Greensboro Police Chief in 2022, Chief John Thompson has made quarterly community public safety meetings a primary focus.

According to at least one political observer, North Carolina African Americans should pay close attention to the post-election controversy between Democratic N.C. Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs …

The Greensboro City Council began its first meeting of 2025 with a list of honor recognitions, the selection of a new Mayor Pro Tempore and the earmarking of funds for an East Greensboro park remediation.

Correction from the Editor

To our dear readers, The Carolina Peacemaker published a story on page A5 in its January 2, 2025 edition titled “Raleigh police officer suspended, then retires after posting Juneteenth is …

A True Statesman

James Earl Carter Jr. “Jimmy”, the peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia, who became the 39th President of the United States and later redefined the role of an ex-president through decades …

The Greensboro Kwanzaa Collective selected the late community servant, Yvonne Johnson, as the Honored Ancestor on the first day of Kwanzaa.

A colorful cavalcade of Christmas toys and educational items excited energized students and families at Bessemer Elementary School’s annual Holiday of Love. For the fourth consecutive year, …

Judge Wynn, 70, appointed to the Circuit Court by President Barack Obama in 2010, was all set to retire from the bench last month, until the election of Pres.-elect Donald Trump changed his plans.

A&T’s Winter Wishes

Gifts galore were collected to brighten the hearts and souls of 200 Guilford County children in foster care during Winter Wishes, an annual celebration of giving by the generous faculty and staff of North Carolina Agricultural and State University. 

The Greensboro community is mourning the loss of Yvonne Jeffries Johnson, a dedicated public servant and beloved leader, who passed away on December 4 at the age of 82.

Let’s paint Greensboro purple on Saturday, December 14th in honor of the Honorable Yvonne Johnson

To help mitigate the situation, the city has installed accessible portable toilets under the bridge at Spring Garden Street and on the corner of South Elm Street and Gate City Blvd., where the unhoused will be directed to use.

Windsor Chavis Nocho Complex

From memories to milestones, the Greensboro community gathered to reflect on the legacy of the Windsor Recreation Center, Nocho Park, and Vance Chavis Library, and to celebrate the future of the …

Wilmington Journal building demolished

130 years of history came crashing down on Monday, Nov. 4th, as the Wilmington Journal building at 412 S. Seventh Street was torn down. Oddly enough, the demolition contractor was delayed from …

SAU supporters say loan terms are predatory

What was at first seen as a financial lifeline, is now being criticized as anything but, by supporters of St. Augustine’s University (SAU), as the troubled private historically Black …

Career Day at Bluford STEM Academy opened the eyes of all of the elementary school’s students to a plethora of future career paths.

The effects of Project 2025 on N.C.

The more than 900-page authoritarian plan garnered such negative press during the campaign, that Trump tried to distance himself from the plan prior to securing an election win.

Omegas Celebrate Achievement Week

The fraternity brothers of the Tau Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity celebrated the fraternity’s annual Achievement Week with an awards ceremony and brunch Sunday afternoon (Nov. 10) at …

If you, or someone you know, has received a racist text message as has been reported, authorities advise to contact your local law enforcement immediately.

Veterans Day at Carolina Field of Honor

Speeches of courage and distinction set the tone of day at one of the largest military memorial venues outside of Washington, D.C.

This award not only celebrates Kilimanjaro's life achievements but also serves as a legacy of his commitment to community service, civil rights, and the power of journalism.

Guilford County Commissioner Frankie T. Jones Jr. provided the keynote address for the evening.

Early voting numbers for Guilford County were 13 percent higher this election with 218,152 votes being cast early, compared to 191,477 early votes cast in the 2020 election. Out of 391,012 registered …

Stein defeats Robinson for N.C. Governor

Trump wins the presidency

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