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Moral out of convenience
As a result of Ohio’s Republican Senator Rob Portman’s declaration last week that he now supports homosexual marriage, I am once again compelled to ask: Why are Christians and conservatives constantly apologizing for what
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Silent march to spotlight threats to voting rights
A number of local organizations are marking the anniversary of Bloody Sunday next month with a silent march. On Sunday, March 7, 1965, more than 500 peaceful marchers, led by John Lewis (now a
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BGR! to powwow in Queen City
Black Girls Run!, a fitness organization with chapters across the land, will convene a national conference in Charlotte later this year. Hundreds of women from across the nation are expected to attend the three-day
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Incubator space seeks finanical help
The Winston-Salem Center for Education and the Arts’ The John 3:16 Building on West Sixth Street is receiving growing financial support. The building offers rent-free space for qualifying non-profit organizations. The first tenant will
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Moore honored for leading BELL summer program
Boston, Mass.-based BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) has honored an employee for leading a successful local summer program last year. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools contracted with BELL – which offers after school and summer
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Rogers leaving Wake Forest for the White House
The White House announced on Wednesday, March 13, that President Barack Obama has named Melissa Rogers Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. In her new role, she will act as the
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Locals to dance for homeless shelter
Take the Lead Winston-Salem, a fundraiser for the Bethesda Center for the Homeless inspired by the hit television show “Dancing with the Stars,” is back. A new slate of local stars was announced late
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WSSU students to learn hands-on in new trading room
The School of Business and Economics at Winston-Salem State University has opened a trading room designed to enhance learning experiences and better prepare students for careers in business, finance and economics. “We are excited
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Family business cited for longevity, success
The Wake Forest University Family Business Center and Business North Carolina have made their selections for the 2013 North Carolina Family Business of the Year awards. The Century Award winner is Winston-Salem-based Salem Funeral
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Actress speaks at Carver
Actress Bobbi Baker-James, whose credits include “Madea Goes to Jail” and “House of Payne,” recently spoke at Carver High School. She addressed students who showed academic growth during the last grading period. A graduate
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