McCrory names Art Pope to be his chief budget writer–News & Observer

Response: I ain’t mad with Governor Elect McCrory nor Art Pope. McCrory has the power so can’t get mad with him about who he appoints. Art Pope paid his way and he got a spot so can’t get mad with him. But what I could be mad about is that some Democrats voted Republican and […]

Art Pope fires back at his critics – News & Observer

RALEIGH — Three months ago, the Institute for Southern Studies launched a website that criticizes Art Pope, a Raleigh businessman, as a big-money spender whose donations to Republican candidates and groups help shape North Carolina politics. For the first time Sunday, Pope publicly fired back at the group. He squared off against Chris Kromm, an […]

Are Chris Kromm’s Claims that Political Money Man Art Pope’s Influences Hurt Black/Poor People Real or Perceived? – Sun. on Spectacular Mag Radio Show @ 3pm on Rush Radio 106.1

THIS SUNDAY  JAN. 15, 2012    3pm – 5pm INFLUENCES OF NC POLITICAL MONEY MAN ART POPE: Real Or Perceived? CHRIS KROMM Executive Director – Institute of Southern Studies **FACE OFF** Chris Kromm, for the past few years, has done extensive research, published articles, and currently maintains a website about what he perceives to be the […]

Art Pope, Citizens United, And North Carolina Politics

newyorker.com: In the spring of 2010, the conservative political strategist Ed Gillespie flew from Washington, D.C., to Raleigh, North Carolina, to spend a day laying the groundwork for REDMAP, a new project aimed at engineering a Republican takeover of state legislatures. (Read more) See related: Absolute power: An examination of Art Pope’s dominance

Art Pope: a one-man Republican equalizer–News & Observer (And You Shop At His Stores But See What Other NC Businesses Donates)

RALEIGH — ### CORRECTION: The News & Observer incorrectly reported Wednesday that the family foundation of businessman Art Pope has provided more than $17 million to finance a network of conservative think tanks through the years, according to the Institute for Southern Studies. That figure only applies to the John Locke Foundation. The Pope family […]

Video/Pictures: Memorial Service For Trayvon Benjamin Martin Rocky Mount NC Sponsored By Hubert D. Pope Funeral Home Inc. Invited Speaker Was Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II President NAACP NC State Conference of Branches/National Board Member/Pastor Greenleaf Baptist Church Goldsboro NC

Click on picture to view video 1 hr. 48 mins. total. Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II was invited to Rocky Mount. You have to see what took place at this memorial. See related: Locally, a Memorial Service for Trayvon will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Morning Star Church […]

RALEIGH ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY CHALLENGE IN SUPPORT OF THE DR. M.T. POPE HOUSE

The Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum Foundation has been selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) as one of 100 historic preservation organizations nationwide to participate in a Community Challenge, which may result in up to $25,000 in grant funds. Help the Pope House win the challenge grant by voting for "The Pope […]

Condolences Goes Out To Mr. Arthur L. Greene, Jr. Rocky Mount North Carolina

Condolences goes out to the entire family of the late Arthur L. Greene, Jr. Rocky Mount North Carolina. Deacon Greene as I know him used to live in Bynum Park of of Bynum Farm Road Pinetops NC up until the 1999 Flood. I used to do his garden. He was always a nice and humble […]

Obituaries: Charles Ray Stanley Tarboro NC, Dorothy Batts Pope Rocky Mount NC

Charles Ray Stanley Tarboro NC My condolences goes out to Francis Stanley and the entire Stanley family. I have been knowing Bro. Stanley since around the 90’s and he was one of the most sought after musicians and singers around. I used to travel around with him when he was a part of The Traveling […]

Homegoing Celebration For Bishop R.T. McCarter Pastor New Morningstar Rocky Mount NC

My condolences goes out to the entire family of Bishop R.T. McCarter Rocky Mount, NC. Bishop was a very kind man and was the same everytime I was in his presence. He has been a great Icon in the Rocky Mount area. Script.: Read Eccles. 3 and know, “To every thing there is a season, […]

School board OKs rentals of Pope Elementary facilities – Rocky Mount Telegram

The Political Agitator’s response: Interesting. So since there are parts of the school that is good enough to be able to use, then why not tear down the part that can’t be used and replace it? Just asking! The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education still is mulling the final fate of O.R. Pope Elementary School, […]

Rocky Mount NC – In Response To The Closing of O.R. Pope Black Elementary School On The Edgecombe County Side Of Rocky Mount

The Political Agitator respond to: School board turns deaf ear to supporters of Pope Elementary This response to Mr. Cordell is too damn ignant! I be glad when folks begin to respond to the original post and dissect it to attempt to discredit the original author with some facts instead of a lot words that amount […]

School board votes to close Pope Elementary – Rocky Mount Telegram

The Political Agitator response: This is quite interesting. No monies being set aside for upkeep of the schools on the Edgecombe County side. So what will happen to the others? I understand how they voted to close the schools but my question is why did they allow it get to that point? And then I […]

On the 48th Anniversary of Selma’s Bloody Sunday the NC NAACP and Its Partners Announce Campaign to Stop Far-Right’s Efforts to Suppress Voting Rights Won by the Personal and Moral Courage of the Southern Freedom Movement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6 March 2013   For More Information:           Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137                                                 Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700 For Media Assistance:            Rob Stephens, Field Secretary, 336-577-9335   On the 48th Anniversary of Selma’s Bloody Sunday the NC NAACP and Its Partners Announce Campaign to Stop Far-Right’s Efforts […]

My Prayer for the Heart of Our State and Nation

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here     My Prayer for the Heart of our State and Nation by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II November 9, 2012       Pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church Goldsboro, North Carolina President of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP Convener of the Historic Thousands […]