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Performances show musical link between cultures
More than 200 people attended “Showcase of Song: An African-American Cultural Celebration” on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Black History Month program was sponsored by the Winston-Salem Human
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A&T aging center lands million-dollar grant
Merck & Co. Inc. has awarded a $1 million grant to the College of Arts and Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University to support its new Center for Outreach Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community
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Voting Rights Act under attack
Shelby County, Ala. is suing the Justice Department because they think that Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (and its reauthorization in 1982 and 2006) is unfair. The facts: The small
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Author Ward to discuss book
Author Jesmyn Ward will discuss her book “Salvage the Bones” on Monday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Shirley Recital Hall at Salem College. The event is free and open to the public. In
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Popular pizzeria turns 10
Burke Street Pizza, 1140 Burke St., celebrated its 10th anniversary on Feb. 19. The eatery has been a local favorite for many years, winning the “Best Pizzeria in Winston-Salem” award in Smitty’s Notes Reader
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NBTF officials: Myers will be missed
News of the death of actor Lou Myers hit hard in Winston-Salem. The show business veteran was a frequent presence at the biennial National Black Theatre Festival, endearing himself to fans with his kindness
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Logan Burke
We join the community in mourning the loss of yet another one of our icons, Logan Burke. Burke was a quiet giant. His modesty kept many of his vast achievements obscure. Long before he
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Another honor for IFB
Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind (IFB) was recently honored for its efforts to increase employment retention, growth and upward mobility for people who are blind. Presented by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the
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Carver class holding reunion 50 years later
The Carver High School Class of 1963 is excitedly planning its 50th anniversary reunion. In June, members of the class will meet old friends, relive memories and revive bonds of friendship. The occasion will
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Coalition to screen ‘Weight’ series
The Be Healthy Coalition of the Forsyth County Department of Public Health will hold free screenings of the HBO documentary series “The Weight of the Nation” throughout the month of March. The series tackles
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