The Castle Heights Neighborhood Association, which has long worked for better conditions for its residents, is stepping up its game through a collaboration with the poverty-fighting Partnership for Prosperity (P4P). The initiative has tapped Winston-Salem State University’s Center for the Study of Economic Mobility (CSEM) as its research partner.
Busta’s Person of the Week: Justin ‘JT’ Taylor: Black high school athletes must change the narrative that HBCUs are a step down
Cam Newton was released by the New England Patriots last week and is now on the open market for any team to sign. At 32 years of age, Newton looks to still have something left in the tank and can possibly still be a starter in the league.
Greater Tabernacle Worship Center has held a women’s conference for over 20 years. This year the conference will run from Sept. 16-19 at the church, located at 1410 Attucks St.
New STEM magazine inspiring Black and minority youth to STEM careers
LEAD Girls of North Carolina will host their third annual leadership expo virtually on Saturday, October 9, from 9:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Titled “Growth Today for Greatness Tomorrow,” the goal of the event is to “plant the seeds to grow a prosperous future for girls.” The Expo provides 100+ girls with a unique empowerment experience through a day of high-energy workshops and inspiring presentations by influential women.
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is seeking individual artists and incorporated artist groups to apply for its annual Artist Support Grant Program. These grants help artists in a five-county region further their professional and artistic development. Committed, gifted individual artists and collaborative groups in Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Guilford and Randolph counties are eligible to apply. Grants will range from $500 – $2,000. Applications are due on or before Monday, October 18 at 11:59 p.m.
Book Review: ‘Black Health Matters’ by Richard W. Walker, Jr., MD
