Barber said his new effort to establish the New Poor People’s Campaign will focus on organizing poor people of all races in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Faith
William Barber stepping down as North Carolina NAACP president to head national movement
May 11, 2017
In the West African nation of Ghana, Christians embrace faith with fervor
March 1, 2017
In the capital Accra, it’s common to see people studying the Bible on the bus, and many office workers keep open Bibles on their desks.
Black History For A New Generation
February 21, 2017
Our children should know about the African American struggle, but more important, they should know about the strength we have as a people to do great things!
‘God can triumph over Trump,’ says MLK daughter Bernice King
January 16, 2017
Speaking at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, the youngest daughter of the slain civil rights leader told the audience not to give up hope and “Don’t be afraid of who sits in the White House.”
Tavis P. Brunson, the religious poet for the non-religious, has died in Columbia
December 29, 2016
The Charlotte poetry community is reeling at the news that beloved poet Tavis P. Brunson died on Tuesday from medical complications. He was only 44.
Gospel singer Richard Smallwood talks about his battle with depression
December 21, 2016
He made a career telling others about the goodness and mercy of God, but behind the scene, gospel artist Richard Smallwood was hurting.
Barber: Trump victory proves “myth of race” persists in America
November 14, 2016
Despite Donald Trump’s win, Barber said, those on the political left must remain steadfast in their struggle for social and economic justice.
Why I’m not worried about the outcome of this election
November 8, 2016
Choosing a candidate this election cycle was not easy, but I exercised my right and responsibility and voted early — and I am at peace.
Writers of Christian fiction and their fans meet in Charlotte for weekend fellowship
November 2, 2016
The Christian Book Lover’s Retreat, recently held in Charlotte, was a three-day event filled with “faith, fun and fellowship, and a whole lot of books.”
(Video) Hillary Clinton speaks at Charlotte church
October 3, 2016
Hillary Clinton says the spate of gun violence in the United States shows that “protecting all of God’s children is America’s calling.”
News & Buzz
Popular barber at No Grease was among 3 men shot and killed late Tuesday, media reports
June 21, 2017
The killings were reported minutes apart -- one in east Charlotte near Hickory Grove Road and the other in northeast...
Entertainment
A peek inside Firehouse Bar & Lounge, soon to be Charlotte’s newest hot spot
March 30, 2017
Owner Clarence Boston said he hopes the lounge, located near Bank of America Stadium, will attract young professionals of all...
Commentary
I can’t keep rolling my eyes at today’s headlines; it’s starting to hurt
April 23, 2017
Is it just me, or is the constant drum beat of social media starting to make us loopy?
Health
Charlotte has a new support group for black women coping with infertility
June 21, 2017
The support group Fertility for Colored Girls was started by a Chicago minister in 2014 and has now spread to...
People
Kimberly Harrington joins Livingstone College public relations team
June 9, 2017
On the Move: A veteran journalist who worked at a number of community newspapers in North and South Carolina is...