Category : News

Forsyth County Sunday School Union sponsors Christmas program

By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D. More than 80 Sunday School scholars from various churches in the Forsyth County Sunday School Union (FCSSU) gathered at Mt. Olive Baptist Church on Sunday Dec. 17 at 1:30 p.m. for the annual Christmas program. Rev. Dami...

The Difference Between Change and Progress

By Rosetta Miller-Perry There is a subtle, yet important and distinct difference between change and progress. Change is inevitable in all phases of life, but can be either positive or negative, depending on the circumstances, events and personali...

Southbrook UNCF Fundraiser a Top Christmas Pick

By Tony Jones MEMPHIS, TN — The Southbrook Towne Center is sponsoring a community Christmas party and fundraiser for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) on Friday, Dec. 22nd, starting at 5 p.m. Donations are $25. “It’s called Willie Harper Pr...

TSU Revives NAACP Chapter to Tackle Funding Disparities, Empower Students

By Alexis Clark NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service)— In a significant move to address funding disparities and empower students, Tennessee State University is reactivating its National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter...

I on Memphis: AAPA 50th Anniversary Dedicated to co-Founder Clift Dates

By Tony Jones MEMPHIS, TN — The African American Police Association (AAPA) was hit with the hard news that it’s co-founder Clifton Dates, Jr. died on Friday, Dec. 9, 2023. It was especially painful because the organization was planning for its mi...

The Sticht Center offers resources to older adults virtually through AgingWell

By Deb Burcombe Wake Forest University School of Medicine is home to the Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention. The Sticht Center is home to two Centers of Excellence that are supported by the National Institutes of Health. What...

Kwanzaa: Celebrating unity and heritage

Marking its inception with vibrant colors, lively music and the kinara candle, Kwanzaa’s seven-day celebration highlights African and African American heritage, unity and the principals of Nguzo Saba from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. Each day celebrat...

Senior Games/SilverArts to kick off on January 19

The City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department is beginning to gear up for the 2024 Piedmont Plus Senior Games/SilverArts. As the Senior Games Supervisor, Anna Marino has an exciting year planned and the kickoff on January 19 is the place...

Crisis Control Ministry helps senior facing a medication crisis

By Judie Holcomb-Pack Hitting the ‘donut hole’ could have been a holiday nightmare for Gwen. Both Gwen and her husband are retired and living on Social Security and have Medicare, but make just a little too much to qualify for assistance such as SNAP...

Melissa Smith joins The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem

Melissa L. Smith will join the Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem as associate executive director and director of the Faith In Action Care Program on January 1, 2024. She will fill the position currently held by Linda Lewis, who has held thos...

Les Gemmes Celebrate the Holidays

NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes held its December meeting and Holiday Bash at the home of one of its charter members, Rosetta Miller-Perry. It was a joyful bliss with the Holiday Bash. Gloria McKissack led the group in the fam...

The Sordid History Of Sundown Towns In America

Source: Bettmann / Getty Sundown towns, places where Black and non-white Americans face the threat of harassment and violence for simply existing, are an under-discussed part of American history. This makes sense as America can’t help but sugarcoat i...