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Local residents sign YWCA’s anti-bias pledge
The Gateway YWCA took a stand against bigotry Friday, joining YW branches across the country. This was the first year the local branch has taken part in the national “Stand Against Racism” campaign, which
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Barber: GOP lawmakers will be judged by God
Rev. Dr. William Barber II says North Carolina is on trial. “I come by here to say to all those that wield political power, you’re on trial; you face the judgement of God,” declared Barber,
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For Seniors Only! Senior Spotlight – Theresa McCullough
Name (nicknames)? Theresa Segers McCullough (“Tee” or “Resa”) When and where were you born? April 19, 1932 in Lancaster, South Carolina, then my family moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1938. What did you want to be growing
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No Justice, No Peace
Equal rights seekers took a page from the past this week when they staged a peaceful “pray-in” at the General Assembly. The group, led by N.C. NAACP President Rev. William Barber II, were beseeching
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CIAA commissioner impressed by Rams’ achievements
The CIAA’s first full-time female commissioner made a stop in the Twin City last week to congratulate Winston-Salem State University on its athletic and academic accomplishments. Jacque Carpenter gave high praise to WSSU during
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Keeping the Faith
Muslim leaders say don’t paint Islam with broad brush Local Muslims say the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings did not help efforts to convince Americans that their religion is one of peace, love and
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Scholarly Pursuits
Crosby program honors participants Standing on the cusp of a new chapter of his life is bittersweet for 18 year-old Israel Suarez. “I’m going to miss high school and just school in general,” said
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Singing and Preaching the Gospel
Gospel sensation Rev. Luther Barnes will display both his singing and preaching talents this week in Winston-Salem. He is the guest revivalist at Diggs Memorial United Holy Church, 125 N. Graham Ave., from Wednesday,
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College-Bound
Israel Suarez poses with his mother, Isabella Acosta, at the annual Crosby Scholars Senior Gala Monday night at the Benton Convention Center. Suarez, a senior at Reagan High School, was one of nearly 600
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Morris joins Arts Council
The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has named Susan Morris as director of Community Resource Development. Morris has taught in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, served as an editor for Carson-Dellosa Publishing, and
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