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A Visit to a Host Site Left Heart Warm

by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 19, 2017 | News, Summer Youth Employment Program

As I stood in Samaritan Ministries, it all flashed before my eyes. I remember the first day the participants were dropping off their applications, to the day they interviewed and wrote they wanted to work in Samaritan Ministry soup kitchen. It made me so proud to see...

YP Discussion/Mixer: State of Black Winston-Salem Roundtable

by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 17, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Young Professionals

Register now Key leaders of local civil rights organiztions discuss the results of the State of Black Winston-Salem Report. Stunningly, the report shows that black residents in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County earn only 62 cents for each dollar made by white residents....

Did you catch us on WXII?

by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 15, 2017 | News, Summer Youth Employment Program

That’s right! WXII covered our Summer Youth Program. This amazing program, funded by the City of Winston-Salem, allows low-moderate income teens, ages 15-19 to intern at local businesses throughout Winston-Salem. They receive stipends while gaining paths to...

Thanks for your Leadership

by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 15, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Summer Youth Employment Program, Young Professionals

Over the last several months, the W-S Urban League has been advocating around a few key issues. It is always great when elected leaders are responsive to our efforts. We recognize supportive officials whenever we can with a big: THANK YOU! Public transportation We...