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Sherman McCrea, Myron Kiel and Andre Mayers celebrate during
Members of the Gamma Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha share a
flame with each other during a vigil held for Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. King was also a member of their fraternity.
(Photo: Rashaun Rucker/Echo Photo Editor)

Coach comes back after suffering stroke

At the Jan. 10 press conference, the scoreboards inside N.C. Central University’s McLendon-McDougald Gym were still graced with Men’s Head Basketball Coach Phil Spence’s age — 47 — posted on the shot-clock. The gesture was made in support of Spence’s return to coaching after being struck by an embolic stroke on Dec. 6, 2001. [Go to article]

NCCU gets $234k gift
The late Georgia Williams Barbee McCallum, a graduate of North Carolina Central University, never forgot the generosity of Dr. James E. Shepard. According to her daughter, that generosity was the reason behind her recent $233,850 gift to the university. [Go to article]

NCCU leads other HBCUs in blood drives
Inspired by Ted Parrish, head of the university’s health education program, Chancellor Ammons challenged surrounding HBCUs to join together in boosting donations. [Go to article]

Feature
Postcards from Harlem: a photo essay. [more]

Beyond
What's in a word? The controversy surrounding Randall Kennedy's book "Nigger". [more]

A & E
Getting to the next step: A closer look at the local music industry. [more]

Sports
Hoop Team's Unsung Hero: Central’s shining Knight. [more]

Opinion
Christopher Rhoads questions John Ashcroft's strange priorities. [read]

Jan. 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance - no classes.

Jan. 28 - Last day to file for May graduation.

Feb.1 - Black History Month begins

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