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Johnson: Social capital could change fortunes of the poor
Building social capital – or community connections and friendships across lines of race, class and neighborhood boundaries – is especially essential for those who are economically marginalized. Dr. James Johnson, the William R. Kenan
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A Sweet Dream Come True
Girl, 9, opens downtown store Nine year-old Elasya “Bird” Jessup is downtown Winston-Salem’s newest entrepreneur. Elasya, a third grader at Kirkman Park Elementary in High Point, has parlayed her notorious sweet tooth into a
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Looking Back
Residents point to significant local black history events over the last 100 years The city’s four-day Centennial Celebration, which began today (Thursday, May 9) has been cause for much reflection, as members of the
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Arrest strengthens Mendez’s resolve
Dr. John Mendez, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, became one of the first local pastors to take a stand against what many are calling regressive legislation that is being handed down by the Republican-controlled
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Veterans help get students closer to D.C.
Fifth graders at Ashley IB Magnet Elementary School got a history lesson and a boost for a future learning experience earlier this week. Representatives from the HARRY Veteran Community Outreach Services visited the school
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A Mother’s Love
Honors bestowed upon community matriarchs Mother’s Day came a little early for a group of local women. More than two dozen ladies were treated to a sumptuous meal and celebratory program in their honor
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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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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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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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