Sayaka Matsuoka, Author at The Assembly NC https://www.theassemblync.com North Carolina's digital magazine on place and power Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:59:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.theassemblync.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-TA_Mark_Black_Square-32x32.png Sayaka Matsuoka, Author at The Assembly NC https://www.theassemblync.com 32 32 210991526 The Thread: Irving Allen Wants Another Shot at City Council https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-irving-allen-wants-another-shot-at-city-council/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53299 There are a lot of contenders for Greensbor City Council's at-large seats—some incumbents, some well-known and well-funded names running for the first time. But Irving Allen thinks he has a shot this time around.]]>

There are a lot of contenders for Greensbor City Council's at-large seats—some incumbents, some well-known and well-funded names running for the first time. But Irving Allen thinks he has a shot this time around.

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Irving Allen Wants Another Shot at City Council https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/irving-allen-greensboro-city-council/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=53290 There are a lot of contenders for the council's at-large seats. But Irving Allen thinks he has a shot this time around.]]>

There are a lot of contenders for the council's at-large seats. But Irving Allen thinks he has a shot this time around.

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The Thread: When Barbecue is More Than Barbecue https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-when-barbecue-is-more-than-barbecue/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53253 In the South, the word “barbecue” conjures up images of smoked pork or beef that falls off the bone, savory racks of ribs and sauce with a vinegary or tomato-y tang. But in many east Asian cultures, BBQ means something wholly different.]]>

In the South, the word “barbecue” conjures up images of smoked pork or beef that falls off the bone, savory racks of ribs and sauce with a vinegary or tomato-y tang. But in many east Asian cultures, BBQ means something wholly different.

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When Barbecue is More Than Barbecue https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/gyukaku-greensboro-japanese-barbecue/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=53238 At Gyukaku, a communal Japanese barbecue experience beyond pulled pork. ]]>

At Gyukaku, a communal Japanese barbecue experience beyond pulled pork.

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A ‘Big Gay Spelling Bee’ with Brenda The Drag Queen https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/greensboro-drag-queen-spelling-bee/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:46:40 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=53210 Known as the "Green Queen of Greensboro," Brenda the Drag Queen says a spelling bee offers something unique and fun.]]>

Known as the "Green Queen of Greensboro," Brenda the Drag Queen says a spelling bee offers something unique and fun.

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The Thread: Why Eric Robert Isn’t Running for Mayor https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-why-eric-robert-isnt-running-for-mayor/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53163 After publicly announcing a run for Greensboro mayor earlier this year, Eric Robert decided against it.]]>

After publicly announcing a run for Greensboro mayor earlier this year, Eric Robert decided against it.

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The Thread: Remembering Jim Melvin https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-remembering-jim-melvin/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=52865 Jim Melvin served as mayor of Greensboro for a decade from 1971 to 1981—a period of rapid growth, social change, and shocking violence that, in some ways, continues to define the city. ]]>

Jim Melvin served as mayor of Greensboro for a decade from 1971 to 1981—a period of rapid growth, social change, and shocking violence that, in some ways, continues to define the city.

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Guilford College Appoints Jean Parvin Bordewich as President https://www.theassemblync.com/education/higher-education/guilford-college-appoints-jean-parvin-bordewich-as-president/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=52743 Boderwich's appointment comes after years of financial uncertainty and cost-cutting at the private Quaker institution. ]]>

Boderwich's appointment comes after years of financial uncertainty and cost-cutting at the private Quaker institution.

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The Thread: Summer on a Roll https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-summer-on-a-roll/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=52388 I walked into Black Magnolia, searching for comfort with a plan to write about their classic cinnamon rolls. My plans changed.]]>

I walked into Black Magnolia, searching for comfort with a plan to write about their classic cinnamon rolls. My plans changed.

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The Thread: Support Without Strings https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-support-without-strings/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=52273 Held is a Greensboro-based nonprofit that gives money directly to people struggling to work their way out of homelessness.]]>

Held is a Greensboro-based nonprofit that gives money directly to people struggling to work their way out of homelessness.

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