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Change at the Vatican
Were we the only ones expecting someone black or brown to walk out last week after white smoke went up over the Vatican? Sure, the election of Argentinian Jorge Mario Bergoglio was a big
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Black Catholics find hope in Pope Francis
Local black Catholics are looking to the future with new hope after the selection of the first-ever Latin American pope. Argentina’s Jorge Bergoglio, 76, was elected by his fellow cardinals as the 266th pope
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Community helps end fresh food deserts
If the Dreamland Park community is a food desert, then Attorney S. Wayne Patterson and his wife Tamica want their Attucks Street shop to be an oasis. The couple’s Rebecca’s Store Grocery & More
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New arrivals in the Art District
Umoja African Crafts and 6th & Trade Clothing Boutique are settling into the Downtown Arts District. The boutique, named for its location inside of a building at the corner of Sixth and Trade streets,
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Gathering to explore church’s role in promoting healthy eating
“Food, Faith, and Justice: A Common Calling,” a conference that will explore the role that churches and faith communities have in promoting wellness through improving access to healthy food, will be held next month.
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An International Effort
Parkland students helping kids in Ghana Children in the tiny village of Nsumesama, Ghana will soon be heading to school in style, thanks to the efforts of 17-year-old Ginaya Meyer. Meyer, a senior at
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Acclaimed choir coming to town
The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform in Winston-Salem as part of its tour of the eastern United States. The local show will be on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at Shady Grove United
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Thinking outside of one’s cultural box can save lives, say experts
A woman’s race, culture and religious beliefs can all impact her health and wellness, a group of experts said last week during The Maya Angelou International Women’s Health Summit at Forsyth Medical Center. The
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Impressive Start for Forsyth’s Angelou Center
Forsyth Medical Center’s Maya Angelou Center for Women’s Health and Wellness has wasted little time in making a name for itself. It officially opened in June, and today is kicking off its first high-profile
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