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Senior Spotlight: Celine Kongolo, Greensboro College Middle College 2es4y

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. 286t2p

Force escalation and 45 LA Arrests 50633c

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 …
Daniel Conrad Kittrell Jr., valedictorian, A&T Four Middle College at N.C. A&T State University.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 6320

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 …
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087 member Justin Washington speaks about World War II Pvt. First Class Howard Lee Haynie, a World War II servicemember who was posthumously honored during Memorial Day ceremonies at Greensboro’s historic Maplewood Cemetery.

ing fallen service on Memorial Day 6v4m45

Somber observances of Memorial Day in Guilford County honored fallen U.S. military service. At memorials and cemeteries, high praise for the valiantly honored, those men and women who died in …
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 2v1u2t

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).

Caruth wins second NASCAR Truck Series race 2z4fm

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.

NCHSAA 3A Track and Field Champions 6r1w61

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 2n1k2g

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.

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 …

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 5a522i

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
Nina Melo is the African runaway bride.

Black Tea 4rn6f

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’ 711r69

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 3b4j2v

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.
Jewell Noel, Sam McLellan and Diego Enrico in The Book of Mormon.

Book of Mormon” returns to Tanger Center 1b570

“The Book of Mormon,” one of the most popular Broadway shows of recent years, returns to Greensboro this month.  Returning as part of the cast is Kemari Bryant, a 2021 graduate of …
Columnists

Sixty years of Head Start 2954m

“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 5n4q1f

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 …

Topsy turvy toxic policy - Oppressed South Africans? 6w3r6a

Critical thinking has taken a leave of absence.  Reality is unreal.  History is inverted, so the villains become the victims, and the victims the villains.  Shakespeare captured it in …

2026 Budget cuts and guts education dollars q5h6k

In the first 100 days of the current Trump istration term, more than 250,000 federal employees have had their jobs cut, planned to be cut, or have taken a buyout, according to a recent New York Times tally
Education

AFT official on FAMU hire:  ‘They’re trying to run our minds’ 5g3u1f

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 …

Award-winning actress and Bennett Belle Tammi Mac  is Bennett College’s Commencement Speaker 2n6x9

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

Bessemer Elementary educators instill success in youth with Career Day 244m50

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 …