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His Excellency, Robert Mugabe, president of Zimbabwe, Henry Frye, justice on the N.C. Supreme Court and Dr. Joe Louis Dudley, president and founder of Dudley Products. Peacemaker Archives. “I am, I …

Members of the Beta Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated gather at Barber Park for the unveiling of a park bench. This unveiling was the culmination of several celebrations …

64th Anniversary of Feb. 1 Sit-ins

N.C. A&T State University Chancellor Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr. recognizes James Barnhill with a special award. Barnhill is the sculptor of February One Monument and a retired A&T art professor. Photo …

Killer Mike, Beat Rap Album winner This year’s Grammy Awards included powerful performances from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Fantasia, Joni Mitchell and more, and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was …

A&T freshman center Paris Locke heads to the basket for a score. Locke finished the game with four points and six rebounds in the Aggies’ CAA victory over Elon. Photo by Joe Daniels/Carolina …

Summit addresses equity in homeownership

Bakari Sellers addresses the issue of affordable housing during a conference on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University, Harrison Auditorium Photo by Ivan Saul Cutler/ Carolina Peacemaker. …

A&T Awards Human Rights Medal

Naeema Muhammad, The 2024 Human Rights Medal, the North Carolina A&T State University’s highest honor for contributions to civil rights, civil liberties and/or human rights, was awarded to Naeema …

With just over six weeks to go before the 2024 March 5th gubernatorial primaries (three weeks before Feb. 15th early voting), leading Republican candidate Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson finds himself the …

The Big Hair Ball

The 12th Annual Big Hair Ball: A Couture Finale… Let’s Play is a glamorous glimpse of the creatively intense preparation of haute models and designs. This year’s Big Hair Ball was the grand …

Judge James Dever The federal judge hearing arguments against a N.C. state Senate redistricting map has thus far refused to stop it from being used in the 2024 elections. Attorneys for two African …

The 2024 City of Greensboro Human Rights Commission’s MLK Breakfast was held January 15 at the Sheraton Greensboro/Koury Convention Center. The theme was ‘Inspired to Dream’ and featured …

Saint James Presbyterian MLK Day Service

While Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is most often recognized as a civil rights leader and activist, few can forget his start began in the pulpit of the church. The 18th Annual Martin Luther …

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamila Harris traverse the country these days trying to reenergize their once considerable Black voter support, conservative …

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Event January 15, 7:30 a.m. Koury Convention Center, 3121 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Event is hosted by the Human Rights …

10 Best Films of 2023

As 2023 ends, this year’s best films are vying for awards that will crescendo with the Oscar race. Film fans don’t have to watch from the sidelines. They can join the fun and view them all in …

Swarm guard Jaylan Sims (#30) leaps toward the basket in traffic. Sims finished with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in the Swarm’s win over the Windy City Bulls.[/caption]The Greensboro …

Watch Night, A New Year’s Tradition

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor William F. Wright Jr., left, Shiloh Baptist Church Pastor W. Steve Allen, Trinity AME Zion Church Pastor Daran Mitchell, and St. Matthews United Methodist …

Sergeant Philip Dale Nix. Courtesy photo Greensboro Police. The City of Greensboro is reeling after the weekend shooting death of Greensboro Police Officer, Sergeant Philip Dale Nix at a Sheetz gas …

Bengals and Golden Eagles Win HAECO Titles

Ben L. Smith High School players, cheerleaders and coaches pose with the HAECO Championship banner. Photo by Joe Daniels / Peacemaker Sports. GDS 55, Bishop McGuinness 33 (Women) The Greensboro Day …

Remembering the Icons We Lost in 2023

In a year of achievements and setbacks, 2023 said goodbye to several significant personalities who left a lasting impression on the entertainment, sports, civil rights and art industries. Their …

Happy Kwanzaa!

With the joyful customary welcome greeting, “Habari Gani,” Kwanzaa participants responded to “what’s in the news” with a thunderous, “Umoja,” or “unity,” the first of seven days …

Have a Happy Holiday Season

Make holiday memories this season. Use this festive time to check in with family members. During the holiday season, many people desire to be close to home and to the people who mean the most to …

47th HAECO Invitational Tournament

Carlos Neely, a junior guard finished with 10 points in the Panthers win over Bishop McGuinness in 2OT. Photosby Joe Daniels/ Carolina Peacemaker. The Greensboro Sports Council, in conjunction with …

Accolades to co-directors Jesse Short Bull and Laura Tomaselli for sending a clear message that America’s first inhabitants deserve respect and their territories too. [/caption] “Land back!” …

Bessemer Holiday of Love

Miss Residence Hall Association (RHA) 2023-2024 Latoria Jones, left, Bessemer Elementary Social Worker Vaness Jarmon, Mr. RHA 2023-2024 Christian Powell, Bessemer Counselor Tanya Dixon and N.C. A&T …

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