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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Report: North Carolina Public Schools Becoming More Segregated
A new report from a left-leaning think tank is raising concerns about segregation in North Carolina's classrooms, placing some of the blame on charter schools.
Report Updates Landmark 1968 Racism Study, Finds More Poverty, More Segregation
"Whoever thought that 50 years later, we'd still be talking about the same things? That's kinda sad," Kerner Commission member Fred Harris said.
Billy Graham's Civil Rights Stance: Theological Principle And Careerist Caution
During much of Billy Graham's long and influential life, the nation's best-known Christian evangelist largely kept his distance from volatile political and social issues of the day.
Documentary Chronicles The Story Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities
A documentary screening in Winston-Salem this weekend examines historically black colleges and universities.
After 60 Years, Girl's Experience At Whites-Only Gas Station Still Hurts
An African-American woman remembers growing up in segregated Virginia in the 1950s, and being in the car when her father tried to get gas from a whites-only truck stop.
Leaving Segregated Neighborhoods Lowers Blacks' Blood Pressure
African-Americans experienced a drop in blood pressure when they moved from highly segregated neighborhoods to more integrated areas, according to a study that followed people's health for decades.
This Mostly White City Wants To Leave Its Mostly Black School District
Jefferson County, Ala., schools have been under a desegregation order for decades. Now that a majority-white city wants to form its own district, a judge must decide if it's violating civil rights.
Hey Students, Applying For College Aid Is Easier! (But Still Hard)
Washington overhauled the FAFSA to make it easier to complete, but it's still full of roadblocks for many teens.