Members of the Sigma Beta Club (a youth affiliate of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.) concluded their 2nd annual Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign during their chapter meeting at Grace Fellowship Church on Sunday, Feb. 10.
Arts and Lifestyle
During a press conference at the Benton Convention Center earlier this week, Margaret Avery and Chester Gregory were named celebrity co-chairs for the 2019 Natioanl Black Theatre Festival (NBTF).
Busta’s Person of the Week: Endia Beal is a picture perfect
Some artists have followers; the late Sam McMillan, known as The Dot Man for his distinctive painting style, has a fan club.
Local couple has coffee table art book published
Pat “Mardia” Stepney, known to many as Ma Pat, Aunt Pat or Ms. Pat, is recognized for her commanding, soothing voice when sharing a story. Stepney has been a storyteller all of her life.
In recognition of Black History Month, last weekend the Forsyth County Central Library held a showcase for modern-day storytellers when they hosted their first African-American Author Fair.
Busta’s Person of the Week: Artist Dwayne Howell
Charlene Edwards began her love affair with books as a young child. “Growing up in the country, books took you where you wanted to go,”
Ron Stallworth delivered the keynote address during Wake Forest University’s Journey’s to Success speakers series on Thursday, Feb. 7.
