Category : News

Chastanet Responds After Rowley’s ‘Tropical Trump’ Criticism

Saint Lucia opposition leader Allen Chastanet has responded to Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley’s rejection of his proposed measures to address crime in the Caribbean. “No thanks Tropical Trump,” Rowley declared i...

Publisher’s Conversations: Rev. Dr. Keith I. Jones – “A Blessed Ending For A New Beginning”

Explore the remarkable journey of Rev. Dr. Keith I. Jones, from his days as an Army officer to his tenure as Senior Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. Discover how his experiences shaped his approach to counseling and crisis management, and the influe...

Cocaine Worth $15.7 Million Seized In The Caribbean Sea

The United States Coast Guard vessel Vigilant returned home to Cape Canaveral following a successful 60-day deployment in the Caribbean Sea. The ship played a significant role in intercepting a drug trafficking venture, resulting in the seizure of co...

State of Black America Report Dives Into Persistent Disparities

The National Urban League has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 State of Black America Report, a comprehensive benchmark and thought leadership document offering profound insights into racial equality in the United States.Established in 1976 under...

Atkins’ graduate honored at University of Kentucky

By Christopher Carney, The University of Kentucky Harrison Goode, current equine science and management student at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, was among the winners recognized with the Lyman...

From book to stage, the Little Theatre premiere of local author Charlie Lovett’s ‘Escaping Dreamland’

By Judie Holcomb-Pack Just a little over ten years ago Charlie Lovett took a leap of faith, leaving his position with Summit School to write full time. He had been writer-in-residence in theatre arts, where he wrote numerous plays for student product...

‘Moments with Paul’ showcases Paul Robeson (Jason McKinney) and Lawrence Brown (Christopher Bagley) as they soar together on stage

By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D. The 40+ Stage Company honored the greatness of Paul Robeson with the musical play “Moments with Paul” at the Gallery Theatre at the Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness from Feb. 17 – Feb. 25. This musical pro...

Busta’s Person of the Week: George Galbreath is ‘God’s Man Talking’

Drugs and alcohol led George Galbreath into a life of crime and eventually to Guildford County jail. George had his first drink as an adolescent. “I took my first drink about eight years old. I was about six or seven years old when I witnessed an inc...

My mom’s classic car was called the ‘Museum Piece’

By Bruce Boyer True story: When my mom passed away many years ago, we sold her car. She rarely drove the car, not because she couldn’t, but she thought it was “too good to use.” (This is an exact quote.). When we sold it, the car was 30 years old but...

Kayyum Allah curates Happy Hill Neighborhood Association Art Anthology exhibit

By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D. Local artist Kayyum Allah curated the Happy Hill Neighborhood Association Art Anthology (HHNA) exhibit that was recently on display at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts from Jan. 19 – Feb. 18. The purpose of the art...

Emmanuel Baptist Church hosts Black Authors Expo

Earlier this month, Emmanuel Baptist Church (EBC) hosted the Black Authors Expo as part of their observance of Black History Month. The brainchild of EBC’s senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Herbert Miller II, the expo gave an opportunity for local authors to n...

Socializing is a top priority at the YMCA

By Judie Holcomb-Pack The YMCA is a magnet for older adults and on a recent visit to the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA near downtown Winston-Salem, it was evident that this was the place to be. When you walk in the door, one of the first things yo...

How to start growing your own food

Starting a garden, farm or growing food can become a journey of self-sustainability with many lifetime benefits. “I think getting your hands in the dirt, there’s something about reconnecting with the Earth. When you’re gardening...

Walk-in shower is a ‘blessing in the sky’ to retiree and stroke victim

By Amy Takacs Two years into his retirement, Mr. Hicks experienced a life-altering stroke, confining him to a wheelchair. He soon realized the impracticality of living in a home that lacked handicap-accessibility. Fortunately, a friend suggested reac...

Dr. Charles Fort holds poetry reading at Arbor Acres

By Judie Holcomb-Pack Dr. Charles Fort, a new resident of Arbor Acres Retirement Community, shared his poetry and told stories about his late wife during a reading on Feb. 8 in Piner Hall at Arbor Acres. He got a chuckle from the audience when he ann...