In celebration of Black History Month, more than 100 residents came together last week to honor the life and legacy of two of Forsyth County’s finest, the late Maize S. Woodruff and late Walter Marshall.
In anticipation of North Carolina raising the age limit of the juvenile-criminal justice system, last week the Forsyth County Hall of Justice officially opened a new courtroom.
“We need to speak out,” said Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast on Dr. King’s actual birthday and the celebrated holiday, on Monday, Jan. 15. The Chronicle and the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity sponsored the event.
In above photo: QEA chief executive director Simon Johnson (R), presents Ernie H. Pitt (L) founder and publisher of The Chronicle with a plaque during the 14th Annual Legacy Ceremony. (Photo