Photo Exhibit Marks 50th Anniversary Of The Assassination Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Winston-Salem Urban League is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Understanding Martin Luther King Jr. 50 Years After His Death
People around the world are remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was killed 50 years ago today. Among them is Dr.
New Video Shows Aftermath Of North Carolina Police Beating
Weeks after a North Carolina police beating became public, new footage is revealing what was said in the aftermath of the black pedestrian being punched and choked by the white officer.
An Educational Legacy: The Persistence Of Charlotte Hawkins Brown
At the turn of the 20th Century, a 19-year-old African-American woman from Henderson, N.C., began building a school – the Palmer Memorial Institute – that would educate more than 1,000 bl
Modern Redlining: How Banks Keep People Of Color From Buying Homes
According to new reporting from the public radio program Reveal, banks are often far less likely to give people of color a mortgage loan than their white peers, even if they're in good financial standing.
Advocate And Activist: Pauli Murray's Pursuit Of Equality
Fifteen years before Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of the bus, another woman refused to give up her seat.
A History Of Homeownership And Heartbreak In East Winston
Over the past several years, home prices in Forsyth County have soared, and today, it's a
seller's market. But not in many of the region's African-American neighborhoods.
Home Values Fall By Half In Some Places And Black Neighbors Wonder Why
In 2013, hundreds of homes in places like African-American neighborhoods like East Winston were appraised much lower than their original value leaving many feeling angry, confused, and scared.
WSFC Schools Battle Troubling Social Media Behavior
Last week, a racially insulting Snapchat video began circulating in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County school district.
Winston-Salem To Upgrade Minority And Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program
Winston-Salem wants to raise the number of city projects awarded to minority-owned businesses.