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May. 22, 2009
Revisiting 1969 and the Interrelated Circles of Black Organizations
by Kathleen Jordan
In May of 1969, Greensboro Dudley High School students elected Claude Barnes as president of the high school’s student government association. The then, predominately white, school board prevented Barnes from taking office, sparking resistance among Dudley Students. Students rose to challenge and override the school board’s decision, soliciting help from the broader community and the governing student body at North Carolina A&T State University. After a...
Apr. 2, 2009
Sheriff B.J. Barnes Engaged in heated Exchange over 287 (g) Policy
by Kathleen Jordan
On Monday March 30, 2009, roughly 300 concerned citizens of Guilford County met with Sheriff BJ Barnes to engage in a community dialogue regarding Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Section 287 (g)“allows the performance of immigration officer functions by state officers and employees”,...
Dec. 19, 2008
Seeking Truth and Justice in our Community
by the Beloved Community Center
The Beloved Community Center has been intentional in the process of seeking truth, healing, and justice in our community. The last several months we have engaged ourselves in the work of building a youth peace movement. This work was formulated out of the peace building effort with the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation and other "street groups", otherwise known as gangs.
In July of 2008, Russell Kilfoil as known...
Dec. 18, 2008
Sharing the Beloved Community Spirit: See What's Been Happening at the BCC in 2008!
by the Beloved Community Center
December 18, 2008
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Greetings! The Beloved Community Center of Greensboro (BCC) wishes for you, your family, and your friends a most joyful and productive holiday season. We know this letter is one of many worthy appeals you have received. We hope you will honor ours and as many as you can.
Oh what a year; what an extraordi-nary period in history! The election of the first African American...
Dec. 3, 2008
Rev. Nelson and Mrs. Joyce Johnson Receive Purpose Prize Award
by the Beloved Community Center
For Immediate Media Release. Please see attached document for additional contact information.
Greensboro, NC Rev. Nelson and Mrs. Joyce Johnson Awarded 2008 Purpose Prize for Innovation,
Extraordinary Social Contribution in Encore Career, After Age 60
SAN FRANCISCO — Civic Ventures (www.civicventures.org), a national think tank on boomers, work and social purpose,...