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No Ways Tired
NAACP tour aims to recruit more warriors for justice The spirit of protest was alive and well when the N.C. NAACP’s Forward Together tour rolled through Winston-Salem last Thursday. Dozens gathered in the sanctuary of
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Hagan and Freedom
Some are suggesting that Sen. Kay Hagan is avoiding President Obama’s policies and staying clear of the man himself in advance of her 2014 re-election bid. Polls show that Hagan could be vulnerable next
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McCrory acolyte touts boss’ job creation record at local event
Kevin Daniels defended his boss – Gov. Pat McCrory – last week against critics who say the state has become increasingly regressive since McCrory took office earlier this year. Daniels, McCrory’s former director of
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Where’s the Leadership?
We sure hope that Gov. McCrory can walk and chew gum simultaneously. It is understandable that Kevin Daniels and others in his administration want to place the focus on the governor’s strong business background
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Statewide NAACP tour coming to Winston
The Twin City will host leaders from the NC NAACP and their partners next week as part of the Forward Together Movement Local Organizing Tour. Forsyth County will be 20th in the 25-stop tour,
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No Justice, No Peace
Equal rights seekers took a page from the past this week when they staged a peaceful “pray-in” at the General Assembly. The group, led by N.C. NAACP President Rev. William Barber II, were beseeching
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First tag and tax notices going out
The first combined tag and tax notices will soon arrive in mailboxes of North Carolinians with bills that are due in July. The new bills will reflect both vehicle property tax information from counties
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NAACP banquet to feature Barber
The NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet will be held on Friday, April 26 at 6 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 910 File St. Rev. Dr. William Barber II, president of the North Carolina State
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Rev. Barber
A Leader’s Leader We hope you all take advantage of the opportunity Friday evening to hear from North Carolina’s very own drum major for justice, Rev. Dr. William Barber II. He has headed the
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Adams: GOP will get fight they are seeking
North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) Chair Randy Voller, Rep. Alma Adams (D-Guilford) and College Democrats of North Carolina (CDNC) President Louis Duke called on Governor Pat McCrory and the Republican leadership in the General
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