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Aug. 13, 2008
In the News: Community center receives an N.C. Defender of Justice award
by Nancy McLaughlin
A Greensboro nonprofit dedicated “to realizing the dignity and worth of all people” has been named a 2008 Defender of Justice, an award given annually by the nonprofit North Carolina Justice Center.
The Beloved Community Center was chosen as one of this year’s six recipients for the group’s “dedication” to making North Carolina a “fairer and more just state,” according to an announcement Tuesday from the organization, which highlights...
Aug. 12, 2008
On the courage of a man of peace: A different view
by Ed Whitfield
Jorge Cornell of the Almighty Latin King Queen Nation was shot 3 times Sunday night. Fortunately he is recovering from his injuries and he has been able to communicate with the few relatives and friends who have seen him since the attack. The word he sends out is there must be no retaliation and that he forgives those who have done this deed.
At a press conference the day after the shooting many questions were asked of his brother King Peaceful of the ALKQN, Brother TC Muhammad of...
Aug. 11, 2008
The President of The Pulpit Forum Speaks
by Rev. Dr. Gregory T. Headen
In every struggle toward the highest and best within us, there are obstacles along the way. This is especially true in a culture of violence, and this is a fair caricature of the culture we live in right now. It is understandable that a call for peace comes across as an anomaly in this culture. Yet, God gives some of us the insight to know that if we continue down the road we are going, there is no future for us or our children. Our brother, King J, knows this and...
Aug. 9, 2008
We're Not a Gang, Huami explores the history of Greensboro youth organizations
by Herbert Sturdivant and Terri L. Watson
When Huami Magazine spoke with Greensboro mayor, Yvonne Johnson in January, she said that her city was in the process of developing programs to address the increase of gang violence and crimes associated with gang activity. Working with area colleges and community organizations, a “Think Tank” was organized to come up with ways to resolve the problem with youth criminal activity. She stated that in order to fix the problems with gangs, we must change their perception and way of...