Category : Global Alerts

After the Murder – Libby’s Story – Part 2

This first part of this story, Before the Murder – Smith’s Story – Part 1, by Judie Holcomb-Pack, ran in last week’s Chronicle. This two-part series explores the exhibit, Smith & Libby: Two Rings, Seven Months, One Bullet, currently o...

SMITH’S STORY – BEFORE THE MURDER – PART 1

This is a story that is unfortunately reported numerous times every day in newspapers around the country. The only difference is that this story took place on July 6, 1932, in the main house of the Reynolda Estate on Reynolda Road in Winston-Salem. E...

Usher And Jimmy Butler Show Off New Looks: Here’s How Black America Responded

Singer Usher and National Basketball Association star Jimmy Butler are making waves separately with their new style choices. And the latest looks have sparked a flurry of reactions from Black America.Butler, the Miami Heat forward, came out for team...

Blurring divisive lines by ‘Bridging 52’

In cities across the country, bridges often represent a dividing line for communities. As part of the organization’s celebration of 100 years of service, last weekend the United Way of Forsyth County hosted “Bridging 52,” an event designed to blur th...

Residents march in frustration awaiting HAWS update on Crystal Towers’ renovations

Earlier this week the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem (HAWS) gave an update on the renovations at Crystal Towers. According to residents, not much has been done to improve the living conditions inside the aging 11-story highrise. Before heading t...

Commentary: What factors are involved in deciding if and when to retire from the workforce?

By Dr. James B. Ewers Jr. Being able to retire has always been a part of the American dream. This long-held belief was passed on to me in my early years of growing up in North Carolina. I saw happy retired senior citizens who once worked for a living...

Artist Ernel Martinez highlights Carver High School in a mural depicting history of Winston-Salem

By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D Ernel Martinez has painted more than 100 murals during the 20 years he has professionally marketed his craft. Born in Belize, Central America, Martinez left his native area when he was a toddler and relocated with his fa...

Missing Adopt-A-Street sign disappoints Rams’ students; Councilwoman Burke saves the day

The WSSU choir, under the direction of Dr. D’Walla Simmons-Burke, met at Carver High School at 8 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, armed with large, black trash bags. The group of 20 students were dressed in red t-shirts that read “Singing Rams!” and black...

Robert Smith’s Vista Equity Achieves $100 Billion Assets Under Management Milestone

Robert F. Smith, who bypassed Oprah Winfrey in 2018 as the richest Black person in the U.S., announced that his tech-focused buyout firm, Vista Equity Partners, has surpassed $100 billion in assets under management. Smith founded Vista Equity in...

After Controversy, Gavin Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler To Fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate Seat

California Governor Gavin Newsom has chosen Laphonza Butler, the current President of EMILY’s List, to assume Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat. Senator Feinstein died at the age of 90 on Sept. 29, leaving the seat vacant. Feinstein served as...

Shoes 4 the Shoeless provides new shoes and socks to needy children in Cincinnati

By Vivian O’Connell Shoes 4 the Shoeless Shoes 4 the Shoeless had a great day in Cincinnati last week. LEAP Academy, at 2001 Baltimore Avenue, was the first stop in the organization’s Cincinnati 2023-2024 schedule. Thanks to the Farmer F...

Congressman Greg Landsman invites Bishop Dantley to lead prayer in Congress

By Alexa Helwig alexa.helwig@mail.house.gov Congressman Greg Landsman invited Bishop Michael E. Dantley of Christ Emmanuel Christian Fellowship in Walnut Hills to serve as guest chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 21. Bi...

Tenth Annual Wrongful Conviction Day Shines Light on Injustice

October 2, 2023, marks the Tenth Annual Wrongful Conviction Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about the pervasive issue of wrongful convictions and its profound impact on innocent individuals and their families.Founded by the Innocence Netw...

Photos: Bishop Arnold Muwonge gathers over 3000 youth at the Inter University Night

Renowned UK-based pastor Bishop Arnold Muwonge gathered over 3000 university and tertiary institution students at Kampala Children Centre, Wakiso. The gathering was aimed at praying, worshipping and training attendees under the Inter-Universi...

Myles Rowe Becomes First Black Driver to Win an Indycar Championship

On Saturday, September 2, 2023, Myles Rowe, #99 Pabst Racing with Force Indy, became the first Black driver to win an INDYCAR-sanctioned championship. After starting the final race with a