A junior at N.C. A&T is creating a mobile app to help average people navigate the complexities of the legal system.
Sayaka Matsuoka
Sayaka Matsuoka is a Greensboro-based reporter for The Assembly. She was formerly the managing editor for Triad City Beat, an alt-weekly based in Greensboro. She has reported for INDY Week, The Bitter Southerner, and Nerdist, and is the editorial/diversity chair for AAN Publishers.
Outside the Box
Downtown businesses band together to create a subscription box meals in the wake of closures
A Beloved House, A Beloved Community
A 150-year-old house has been locally recognized as historically significant. The owners now want to renovate it to continue social justice work in Greensboro.
New Scuppernong Editions Book Advises ‘How to Resist ICE’
The local publication arm of Scuppernong Books publishes a guide for a tense political moment.
‘Not One, Not Two, But Now, Three Levels of Scrutiny’
The Greensboro City Council is making zoning ordinance changes as concerns continue over ICE detention center.
Gillespie Wants to ‘Be a Bridge’ on Guilford School Board
Gillespie was appointed to the board more than a decade ago, but didn’t live in the district he was to represent.
‘Stay the Course’
Guilford County Board of Education member Khem Irby is seeking re-election.
‘I Understand the Entire System’
Michelle Linster, a Democrat, is running for a seat on the Guilford County Board of Education.
‘Never Tasted Anything Like It’
What’s better than chocolate this Valentine’s Day weekend? Local chocolate.
Back Alley Vibes at Chez Genèse
Low lighting, soft jazz, light bites and libations are the vibe at this new lounge.

