Category : News

Northern Illinois survives Notre Dame 16-14 in historic upset

In a stunning upset that will be remembered for years to come, the Northern Illinois University (NIU) Huskies defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 on Sept. 7 in South Bend, IN. The victory marked a significant milestone for NIU, who had n...

September 12, 2024

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Garde Details Comprehensive Anti-Crime Plan

Acting Police Commissioner Verne Garde has unveiled his promised anti-crime plan, emphasising the creation of neighbourhood policing strategies to portray the police as a part of the community. “This will be achieved through a variety of proact...

Kamala Harris’ message to women on ‘freedom’ helps explain why Black and White Christians are deeply divided over support for Donald Trump

Sorority members listen as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gives the keynote speech at the Zeta Phi Beta Grand Boulé in Indianapolis on July 24, 2024. Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images by Youssef Chouhoud, Christopher Newport U...

Update: Eos Energy workers elect to join Steelworkers

Former Eos worker Veronica Lattimore marches with the United Steelworkers Union during the Pittsburgh Labor Day Parade on September 2, 2024. (Photo by Quinn Glabicki) Eos Energy received a $400 million federal commitment to build grid-scale batteries...

The first, but not the last

For the first time in American history, a woman of color was on stage debating as the Democratic presidential nominee. No matter the outcome, this was a historical event. There is only one first. On this night in September of 2024, Vice President Ka...

How Democrats are making a mistake in rural America – by not showing up

Voting signs are seen in Jackson, Miss., during the 2023 governor’s race. Brandon Bell/Getty Images by Jeff Bloodworth, Gannon University Rickey Cole, 58, is a farmer and the former two-term chair of Mississippi’s Democratic Party. If anyone underst...

Trump and Harris trade insults and competing visions: 3 experts give their verdicts on the US presidential debate

The Conversation, AAP by Emma Shortis, RMIT University; Jared Mondschein, University of Sydney, and Matthew Ricketson, Deakin University Judging debates usually comes down to picking a winner or loser. Seeking a more nuanced approach to the first pr...

Overtime: Steelers play ‘Old School Football’ in 18-10 win over Falcons

THE STEELERS’ NAJEE HARRIS WASN’T LETTING ANYONE STOP HIM ON SEPT. 8, 2024, AGAINST THE FALCONS. (PHOTO BY MARLON MARTIN) :10—Finally the NFL season has begun and our Pittsburgh Steelers are on top of the division with an 18-10 victory on the road ov...

Beenie Gunter moves his “Dancehall heat rave” show to November 2

The show everyone’s been talking about featuring popular artist Beenie Gunter, originally known as “Guntalk fest,” has been rescheduled for November 2, 2024. The event will now be called “Dancehall Heat Rave” and will be held at the stun...

Steve Biko, the South African liberation struggle hero who considered dishonor worse than death

What happens when death becomes the ultimate marker of one’s commitment to one’s freedom? Jacob Dlamini explores this and other questions in his new book, Dying for Freedom: Political Martyrdom in South Africa. This edited extract, from the chapter...

In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have become increasingly visible in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently come under attack, with companies scaling back their DEI plans. As a professor of organizat...

Man Stabbed To Death In Dennery – Suspect In Custody

Police have arrested a 24-year-old suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred at La Pointe, Dennery, Wednesday. At about 7:00 pm, the Dennery Police Station received the report of the stabbing. As a result, officers attached to the De...

‘The Jazz Photographer’ looks to tell the stories behind the photos

Local videographer Cedric Ingram recently released a short documentary highlighting two different art forms, music and photography, while also paying homage to one of the best in the business. The documentary, “The Jazz Photographer,” details the jo...

Inaugural International Liberation Gala to highlight history between Winston-Salem and Liberia, West Africa President of Liberia to attend as guest speaker

The Liberian Organization of the Piedmont (LOP) will hold its inaugural International Liberation Gala, “Champions of Freedom,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the M.C. Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St., in Winston-Salem. Special guest speak...