Commentary: If you are African American in America, stay vigilant.
For his first published book, “Shelter in a Time of Storm: How Black Colleges Fostered Generations of Leadership and Activism,” Jelani Favors, a native of Winston-Salem, is receiving some high praise. Favors, who is a graduate of Glenn High School, is the 2020 recipient of the Lillian Smith Book Award, and the Stone Book Award.
Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues spent nine years of his 14-year career as a member of the Charlotte Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets, in collaboration with Truliant Federal Credit Union, organized a Zoom call with Bogues as he spoke about his path on and off the basketball court.
Busta’s Person of the Week: ‘I’ve always had the heart to help the underserved populations.’
Pointer Study hopes to show healthy lifestyle changes can lead to less memory loss as we age
Senior Services’ Home Care department is dedicated to providing quality, professional, and compassionate care to older adults who experience difficulty addressing the activities of daily life – such as bathing, dressing, eating, and preparing meals, and who need assistance to remain in their homes, living independently, with dignity and purpose. Pam Williams has been a part of Senior Services’ Home Care team, delivering that type of special care for the past 20 years.
Whether you are turning 65 years old and new to Medicare, or have been eligible for years, it can be overwhelming to try and decipher what options are best for your health care situation. Understanding the Medicare program and all of its benefits will give you peace of mind about your health insurance coverage decisions so you can focus on enjoying your retirement years.
The Winston-Salem City Council has approved a resolution recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday.
The Potter’s House has been a staple in East Winston for over two decades. The ministry serves the community with food, clothing and biblical teachings. With the passing of co-founder Rev. John Young in May, his wife and co-founder, Pansy, is looking to continue his legacy with her work with the Potter’s House.
