Busta’s Person of the Week: A massage is not a luxury but a necessity, so listen to what your body is telling you
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The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and the reaction to the 2020 murder of George Floyd has led to positive social change by grassroots campaigns, as well as corporate leaders developing strategies for justice and equality. One in particular that grew out of the response to BLM is Black Stories Black Voices, an initiative of the historic Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia.
A new arts organization has formed to advocate for the Arts District downtown and to create cohesion beyond the Arts District in Winston-Salem. The Arts District of Winston-Salem (ADWS), a 501(c)(6), is categorized as a volunteer neighborhood association with a mission “dedicated to connecting with and amplifying diverse voices and visions, bringing them together at the heart of our city.” Their first event, ARTS CRUSH, is Friday, April 22, from 7-10 p.m.
At Cook Literacy Model School, instead of having a traditional Book Fair, this year they opted for a Book Giveaway where every student in the school received a book for free. The event was made possible by the Reynolda Rotary Club.
Busta’s Person of the Week: Mother of special needs’ son: ‘Giving up has never been an option. I had to keep moving forward.’
Local high school students had the opportunity to pick out a prom dress for free last weekend thanks to Winston-Salem native and Miss America 2019, Nia Franklin.
Mayor Allen Joines has announced that he will seek re-election in 2024. Joines, who is Winston-Salem’s longest-serving mayor and currently serving his sixth term, made the announcement last Thursday while standing on the steps of City Hall.
To help build the teacher pipeline here in Forsyth County, The Pre-K Priority, a local collaboration of community organizations committed to early childhood education, launched its Be First initiative including online resources, community advertising and social media to encourage individuals to consider careers in early childhood education.
The Chronicle’s Business of the Month: Local therapist teaches us how to ‘reset and heal’
JaDon Blair has been picking up a lot of attention from some big-time collegiate programs. While only a sophomore, the 6-foot-5, 180-pound safety has made quite the impression on the field and several Power 5 college football programs have taken notice.
