For Black History Month, the United Way of Forsyth County wanted to highlight individuals in the communities involved in their “Place Matters” initiative. For this week, they have chosen to feature Evangelist Velma Hinton of Northeast Winston-Salem.
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From 1936 to 1966, the Negro Motorist Green Book served as a guide for Black motorists across the country. Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, night clubs, and even homes of individuals where Black motorists could grab a bite to eat or good night’s rest, were all listed in the pocket-sized travel-aid, including 18 right here in Forsyth County.
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