New study suggests COVID patients more susceptible to mental Illness
IFB Solutions announces promotion, new hire
The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) is accepting applications for its fall Equity in Education grants program. For this grant cycle, BPI requests proposals that work toward their focus area goal of advancing racial equity in education so that Black students and graduates can gain access, advance, and have the support needed to thrive. Organizations can apply for grants of up to $10,000.
Community Service Awards…the show will go on
After a cell phone video showing a 15-year-old being taken to the ground with excessive force by an officer with the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD), the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV) has called for full disclosure and transparency from the WSPD.
With the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly tightening its grip on communities across the country, health experts have advised Americans to forget the traditional gatherings during the holiday season to help turn the tide against the rising number of cases.
Busta’s Person of the Week: Samantha McSwain truly has an ‘attitude of gratitude’
Whether it was fixing issues with his gaming console or fixing loose doorknobs, for as long as he can remember Moustapha Diaw has always had a knack for fixing things. “As I kid I just gravitated towards fixing things … whether it was putting it together, taking things apart … just looking at how things work,” he said. Diaw’s fondness for repairing things followed him through high school and now the 20-year-old has turned that passion into his own business, 88 Repairs.
Securing funds to pursue higher education is an issue many high school seniors deal with every year. As a finalist for the Semper Fidelis All-Americans Honorary Award, Parkland High School senior Zuri Greenlee may have her college finances taken care of.
The Calvary Day School Cougars have hired Barbara Robinson as their new head varsity girls’ basketball coach. The Lady Cougars are looking to rebound from a couple of down seasons and their hope is that Robinson has the magic touch to do so.
