Feb. 1, 2023 “Black history is a lifetime. It is not a month. Stop letting other people control the narrative.” – Forum participant Gary Marion Jan. 24, 2023 Perhaps there is no middle way between the stout defenders of Black History Month and Gary Marion's ... Continue Reading →
Charlotte leaders call in the chits, this time for ‘racial equity’
Nov. 1, 2021 Mayor Vi Lyles said her father did not have the opportunities she has had. Is it not time now to ensure that others have such opportunities? she mused to reporters. Monday's gathering at Johnson C. Smith University launched Charlotte's effort to fulfill commitments, made after the ... Continue Reading →
JCSU President Clarence D. Armbrister introduces himself
Aug. 21, 2018 Clarence D. Armbrister is a lawyer and investment banker by training and most of his work experience. Eight months in to his term as 14th president of Johnson C. Smith University, little wonder that the first of the four "Rs" outlining his goals at JCSU is "resources." It's hard to ... Continue Reading →