Pat “Mardia” Stepney, known to many as Ma Pat, Aunt Pat or Ms. Pat, is recognized for her commanding, soothing voice when sharing a story. Stepney has been a storyteller all of her life.
The City of Winston-Salem has made great strides in several focus areas such as poverty and economic development since 2010, but there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure equity for all citizens.
In recognition of Black History Month, last weekend the Forsyth County Central Library held a showcase for modern-day storytellers when they hosted their first African-American Author Fair.
Rainy weather didn’t prevent women dressed in red from flooding the M.C. Benton Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 23, for Red H.E.A.R.R.T’s annual Red Bottom Shoes Wellness and Luncheon Affair.