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Residents to get chance to question police chief finalists
A public forum will be held Tuesday, May 21 from 4–5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber to give local residents the opportunity to hear from the three finalists for the police chief
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No Second-Class Families
African Americans have spent much of our history fighting for equal treatment. Just two generations ago, our parents and our grandparents were banned from eating at certain restaurants, attending certain schools, and working in
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Local students named Morehead Scholars
The Morehead-Cain Foundation – home of the oldest, most prestigious merit scholarship program in the United States – will welcome 48 new scholars to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this fall.
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Hezekiah Walker reawakens gospel’s roots with new CD
Hezekiah Walker has experienced some major developments since the release of his last album nearly five years ago. He became bishop of the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ Fellowship, providing leadership to more than
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Veterans help get students closer to D.C.
Fifth graders at Ashley IB Magnet Elementary School got a history lesson and a boost for a future learning experience earlier this week. Representatives from the HARRY Veteran Community Outreach Services visited the school
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Local residents sign YWCA’s anti-bias pledge
The Gateway YWCA took a stand against bigotry Friday, joining YW branches across the country. This was the first year the local branch has taken part in the national “Stand Against Racism” campaign, which
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Salem students take mission trip
A group of Salem Academy students, along with faculty chaperones, spent their spring break doing good for others on a mission trip to Washington, D.C. The group worked with the Center of Student Missions,
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Union leaders recalled as trailblazers
A permanent tribute to workers whose strike led to the formation of a landmark union now stands at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fourth Street. A celebration and unveiling ceremony
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Column: Can We All Just Get Along?
I never considered the late Rodney King anything of a philosopher, but as one observes Washington shenanigans, especially around fiscal matters, it seems that Brother King had a point. Can we all just, maybe,
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Election Shows Power of Black and Brown Vote
This year’s election cycle has taught us many lessons. Key among them is the clear fact that these United States are becoming more racially diverse and if politicians want to continue to lead, they
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