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My mom’s classic car was called the ‘Museum Piece’

By Bruce Boyer True story: When my mom passed away many years ago, we sold her car. She rarely drove the car, not because she couldn’t, but she thought it was “too good to use.” (This is an exact quote.). When we sold it, the car was 30 years old but...

Kayyum Allah curates Happy Hill Neighborhood Association Art Anthology exhibit

By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D. Local artist Kayyum Allah curated the Happy Hill Neighborhood Association Art Anthology (HHNA) exhibit that was recently on display at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts from Jan. 19 – Feb. 18. The purpose of the art...

Emmanuel Baptist Church hosts Black Authors Expo

Earlier this month, Emmanuel Baptist Church (EBC) hosted the Black Authors Expo as part of their observance of Black History Month. The brainchild of EBC’s senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Herbert Miller II, the expo gave an opportunity for local authors to n...

Socializing is a top priority at the YMCA

By Judie Holcomb-Pack The YMCA is a magnet for older adults and on a recent visit to the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA near downtown Winston-Salem, it was evident that this was the place to be. When you walk in the door, one of the first things yo...

How to start growing your own food

Starting a garden, farm or growing food can become a journey of self-sustainability with many lifetime benefits. “I think getting your hands in the dirt, there’s something about reconnecting with the Earth. When you’re gardening...

Walk-in shower is a ‘blessing in the sky’ to retiree and stroke victim

By Amy Takacs Two years into his retirement, Mr. Hicks experienced a life-altering stroke, confining him to a wheelchair. He soon realized the impracticality of living in a home that lacked handicap-accessibility. Fortunately, a friend suggested reac...

Dr. Charles Fort holds poetry reading at Arbor Acres

By Judie Holcomb-Pack Dr. Charles Fort, a new resident of Arbor Acres Retirement Community, shared his poetry and told stories about his late wife during a reading on Feb. 8 in Piner Hall at Arbor Acres. He got a chuckle from the audience when he ann...

The Black history knowledge gap is widening – and GOP politicians are making it worse

Andra Day performs ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ prior to Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11, 2024. Perry Knotts/Getty Image by Paul Ringel, High Point University On the day of the Super Bowl, Matt Gaetz, a Republican member of Congress from Florida, publicl...

IUPUI creating an interactive map of Frederick Douglass’ travels

The IUPUI School of Liberal Arts is creating an interactive online map showcasing the travels and speeches of African American activist and orator Frederick Douglass. The school has been working on the map for over ten years and has studied 49 years...

Women’s History Month: Black LGBTQ+ trailblazers who changed the world

Photo: Getty Images The contributions of Black women who identify as LGBTQ+ are countless, and their sacrifices and relentless efforts that have impacted generations cannot be ignored. Though oftentimes their identity is swept under the rug or pushe...

Students Among 17 Injured In Vieux Fort Accidents

Several students were among seventeen people who sustained injuries as a result of two separate vehicle accidents in Vieux Fort on Thursday. The Vieux Fort fire station received emergency calls within minutes of each other regarding the incidents. At...

Mayor Hogsett, Indy Parks begin World Sports Park Project

Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indy Parks break ground on Indianapolis World Sports Park. (Photo provided/Office of the Mayor) Indy Parks and Mayor Joe Hogsett have officially begun a $2.15 million project at Indianapolis World Sports Park on the southeast...

A.G. Maas receives Vendor of the Month honors

March Vendor of the Month. (Photo provided/Office of the Mayor) A.G. Maas Supply Company, a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) in Indianapolis, has been named Vendor of the Month for March. The award was presented to Maas’ Cindy Schum...

SOS: Scriptures on servers – Exploring the Oasis of Hope digitization project

A photo of the deacon board at 16th Street Baptist Church, courtesy of the private collection of J. Deneise Oliver-Dumas, that was a part of the collection of nearly 4,000 pieces of media that was digitized in February of 2024. The original date of...

Celebrate National Reading Month by setting new goals

March is National Reading Month, and what better way to celebrate than to start a new book or set a new reading goal? Reading is fundamental to a person’s development of literacy and comprehension skills, and introducing children to books and rea...