Writer’s Corner: God’s Uncertainty
Busta’s Person of the Week: A massage is not a luxury but a necessity, so listen to what your body is telling you
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.
For nearly a decade Joyce Hairston, director at Ephesus Learning Center, has supported Crisis Control Ministry’s Wee Care! Cereal Drive and this year Hairston made her biggest donation yet – 115 boxes of cereal.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Carolina announces Top 2023 mentors
What’s good for the goose is good for the gander
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.
IFB Solutions recognized nine employees as graduates of its innovative Business Essentials program. Designed to expose participants to the core elements of business, the Business Essentials program is a cornerstone of IFB’s commitment to upward mobility.
Busta’s Person of the Week: Mother of special needs’ son: ‘Giving up has never been an option. I had to keep moving forward.’
