Winner of largest jackpot in state history comes forward
Brunswick County woman won $188 million share of Powerball jackpot […]
Month: February 2015
OUR VOICE, GUEST EDITORIAL BY DR. BENJAMIN CHAVIS, Twin evils: Terrorism and racism
There are two related violent phenomena in that are now getting renewed public attention and research around the world, as well as considerable debate and denial. The twin evils are terrorism and racism. President […]
50 years of economic futility
BY JAMES CLINGMAN During the 50-year period from 1963 (“I have a dream!”) to 2013, Black people have been on a virtual economic treadmill. Our relative economic position has not changed; our unemployment rate has […]
FEDERAL OFFICIALS CLOSE INVESTIGATION INTO DEATH OF TRAYVON MARTIN
No charges to be filed against George Zimmerman […]
At The Margins Of A Hot War, Somalis Are ‘Hanging By A Thread’
After twin suicide bombings at a popular Mogadishu hotel last week that killed 25 and wounded 40, news reporters were seen swarming through the city, spotlighting the victims, the assassins, the motives and the official response. […]
South African Miners In Near Death Fire As Investors Eye Profits
South Africa’s gold mines are the deepest in the world and were ranked as among the most dangerous during the apartheid era. The industry recorded over 100 deaths per year before 2013, according to the mines ministry. […]
Coleman announces bid For Lt. Governor
SPECIAL TO THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL Linda Coleman announced Wednesday that she will once again make a bid for NC Lieutenant Governor during the 2016 elections. “I’m running for Lieutenant Governor because we need a […]
STATE BRIEFS, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
VICTIM OF WPD DOG BITE SETTLES FOR $82,500 [WILMINGTON] Officials with the City of Wilmington will settle with Johnnie Williams, a man bitten by a police dog following a chase. The City will pay $25,000 […]
OUR VOICE, GUEST EDITORIAL, More evidence of Obama’s hostility toward HBCUs
BY GEORGE CURRY As if we needed any more evidence, President Obama’s recent meeting with members of the Congressional Black Caucus revealed a deep-seated hostility toward the plight of struggling Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]
Black history salute to Prince Hall Masons
BY DR. BENJAMIN CHAVIS, JR. During Black History Month 2015 I believe it is important to highlight some of those long lasting institutions and entities that have continued to serve the empowerment interests of Black […]