Category : News

C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries answers call to receive supplies for warming center

By Tribune Staff KNOXVILLE, TN — Executive Director Keira Wyatt heard the call and just as she has for almost 20 years, she is providing a space for the All Call to the Community of Knoxville: The nonprofit I AM The Voice of the Voiceless is s...

David Lash-Chronicle Tournament continues tradition of nail-biters and upsets

After all the presents were opened, all the holiday dinners were eaten, and other gatherings were over last week, hundreds flocked to Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy and Carver High School for the David Lash/Chronicle Tournament. The tournament, w...

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear or see the word LEGACY?

Your mind might take you effortlessly to reflect upon an inheritance, will, money and or property. Not a bad landing strip, any one of these. I wasn’t hearing any of those things though. The tracks of my mind gravitated and then ushered me...

Autism provides Murfreesboro Little Theatre director dramatic advantages

By Angie Mayes MURFREESBORO, TN — When the play “The Glass Menagerie” opens on Friday, Jan. 5 at Oaklands Mansion in Murfreesboro, it will feature a two-time director who just happens to be autistic. Murfreesboro Little Theatre show director C...

Belong Church Atlanta will move services to North Atlanta High School Jan. 21

LaBryant (right) and Phineka Friend during the 500 toys for children provision during the 2023 holiday season in partnership with North Atlanta High School. Photo courtesy of Belong Church Atlanta Belong Church Atlanta announced its collaboration...

Civil rights champion Shirley McCall Fennell passes away at 77, leaving a legacy of justice and activism in Winston-Salem

Shirley McCall Fennell, 77, a revered icon in the civil rights movement, a staunch advocate for equality, and a beloved figure in the Winston-Salem community, passed away on Dec. 23 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on May 19, 1946, in Winston-Salem to...

Civil rights champion Shirley McCall Fennell passes away at 76, leaving a legacy of justice and activism in Winston-Salem

Shirley McCall Fennell, 76, a revered icon in the civil rights movement, a staunch advocate for equality, and a beloved figure in the Winston-Salem community, passed away on Dec. 23 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on May 19, 1946, in Winston-Salem to...

Step-Up, Inc. appoints first Black president & CEO

Step-Up, Inc. takes pride in being an inclusive referral-based nonprofit primarily focused on one’s wellness journey by linking people to care. Their goal is to be a bridge for individuals that have been affected by disparities and to provide sup...

Here we are again

By JaNet Adams Another January is upon us and the famous sentence, “New Year, New Me,” is being said by countless people. This sentence is usually used by an individual who is openly declaring that what happened in the past year is not going to happe...

a/perture cinema presents the return of repertory film series – Sight and Sound

a/perture cinema has announced programming for the return of its repertory film series “Sight & Sound.” Sight & Sound is a regular monthly series that presents films from the 100 Greatest Films of All Time list as surveyed in late 2022. In...

Saxophonist Joe Lovano to be featured in Winston-Salem Symphony’s “Enchanted Waters” concert

The Winston-Salem Symphony presents its next Classics Series concert entitled “Enchanted Waters” on Jan. 6 and 7. Music Director Michelle Merrill leads the pair of concerts featuring internationally renowned saxophonist Joe Lovano. Grammy...

Big 4 Legacy Group offers the Big 4 RAP for students Paisley I.B. School

RAP (Respect, Affirmation, Problem Solving) meets weekly at Paisley By Dothula Baron The Big 4 Legacy Group, formerly known as The Big 4 Alumni Association, is a 501(c)(3) organization that is composed of alumni of the historically Black high schools...

Commentary: Let’s make New Year’s resolutions for civility, honesty and prosperity

By Dr. James B. Ewers Jr. Happy New Year! We celebrated Christmas 2023 with gift-giving and a variety of other ways with family and friends. Telephone calls were made and text messages were sent extending the season’s greetings. Being in the 4t...

Youth of the city take a front seat during the citywide Kwanzaa Celebration

By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D. Bringing the youth into the spotlight was a major focus of the citywide Kwanzaa week in Winston-Salem that ran from Dec. 26 – Jan. 1. The North Carolina Black Repertory Company collaborated with the Greater Vision Dance...

Starting anew with a clean slate

By Bruce Boyer New Year’s Day is here. For many people, January 1 is when many people make resolutions about things in their lives that they know need changing. Typically, resolutions are goals for the new year and have often been tried before...