The short story “Papa’s Gifts” by Raleigh writer Sandra Headen has won the first-ever Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize.
Arts and Lifestyle
Trinity Glen throws party for Mamie Mixon’s 100th birthday
Savannah Durham, daughter of Joseph Durham and Dr. Cynthia Durham, and a former student at UNCSA, was honored with an Emerging Artist award at the Lincoln Center on Thursday, Feb. 28.
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.
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.
