Adam Griffin Staff Writer As a student at N.C. A&T State University in the segregated South, Clarence Henderson decided to take a stand. On the second day of the sit-in protest at Woolworth’s on Elm Street, Henderson bravely put his own safety and future at risk in order to fight for true equality among races. This past week, Henderson, an original sit-in member and … Continue reading Exclusive Interview: Clarence Henderson
Molly Ashine Staff Writer Greensboro City Council members met with the public — following a closed session — in the Council Chamber on Sept. 1 for the first meeting of the month. Agenda topics ranged from ordinance codes to budgetary issues to deciding what the month of September should sponsor (sickle cell awareness and hunger relief). Open floor public comments during the council meeting began … Continue reading City council meeting
Trinity Draughn Staff Writer Trader Joe’s, a chain grocery store with specialty foods, made clear that it currently has no intentions of coming to Greensboro. Despite the claim, synerG Young Professionals group is making an effort to bring the specialty snack shop back into the picture for Greensboro. Last year, the city of Greensboro considered approving Trader Joe’s request for rezoning the property … Continue reading Trading up to Trader Joe’s
Trinity Draughn Staff Writer This fall the Greensboro community welcomed a new organization called ThinkHouse U. The brainchild of Christopher Gergen, Jason Widen and their group, Forward Impact, ThinkHouse U is an opportunity for young entrepreneurs in the Greensboro area. The program is available to students who are entering their sophomore year or older with an idea for a business plan they want … Continue reading ThinkHouse
Trinity Draughn Staff Writer Last Wednesday HQ Greensboro, a new entrepreneurial organization, welcomed numerous guests to its grand opening event. This collaboration with HQ Raleigh has been designed with the intent of providing beginning and existing entrepreneurs with a flexible, affordable and high-tech work environment. The organization will officially open on Sept. 1. HQ Greensboro plans on facilitating a trusted working environment and … Continue reading HQ Greensboro
Lauren Cherry Staff Writer Last Monday, The Global Opportunities Center of Greensboro was awarded a $500,000 grant as the first place prize in the Strong Cities, Strong Communities Center challenge issued as a part of President Obama’s executive order establishing a White House Council on the subject. About 2 years ago, Greensboro was awarded $1 million for winning the Strong Cities, Strong Communities initiative … Continue reading The Global Opportunities Center Grant
Molly Ashline Staff Writer The Plaza Level Conference Room at the Melvin Municipal Office Building filled up quickly last Thursday for the Greensboro City Council’s first August work session. All nine council members were present along with city staffers and media. The first part of the work session focused largely on a policy proposal to increase wages for many city employees. The main objective … Continue reading City council work session discusses wages, skate park
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