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Center of Educational Attainment, CEO Blog, Education, News, Policy
November 9, 2018

After Friday’s release of body camera footage of the arrest of 14 year old Rockell Baldwin, the Winston-Salem Urban League remains concerned about the Winston-Salem Police Department and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ approach to policing in schools. While Officer McCormick states that Ms. Baldwin was ultimately arrested for disorderly conduct related to a fight, the footage suggests that no fight took actually place. James Perry, Winston-Salem Urban League CEO, said, “Schools are intended to provide a caring learning environment for children as they mature. It is understood that children will stumble while on the path to adulthood. If the new standard is one in which childhood...

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Center for Social Justice and Civil Rights, Events, Members, News, Policy, Young Professionals
October 18, 2018

Attend the October Young Professionals "Know Your Ballot" Mixer on October 18 at 6pm at Fair Witness* (290 East 4th Street, Winston-Salem). Network with candidates and representatives from local offices, become informed about who and what is on the November ballot, and have a great time. Whether you're getting involved for the first time, rekindling old friendships or looking for business contacts, this is the place for you. Bring a friend and come ready to discuss this election’s candidates and ballot measures! Join us for great music, great drinks, and great people! Not a member of the Young Professionals, or need to renew...

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Center for Social Justice and Civil Rights, Center of Educational Attainment, CEO Blog, Education, Media, News, Policy, Summer Youth Employment Program
October 9, 2018

In response to the October 5, arrest of Rockell Baldwin at Hanes Magnet School by a school resource officer, James Perry, Winston-Salem Urban League issued the following statement: While we are still collecting facts in the disturbing and violent arrest of 14-year-old Rockell Baldwin at Hanes Magnet School, the current available information provides no reasonable explanation for an adult male to slam a child to the hot pavement, put his knee in her back, apply the full weight of his body to her, and hold her face against the hot pavement and handcuff her. We urge the following: The school resource officer who engaged in this...

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Center for Social Justice and Civil Rights, CEO Blog, Events, Guild, Members, News, Policy, Young Professionals
September 25, 2018

National Voter Registration Day! 10 AM TO 6 PM Register to Vote at the: Winston-Salem Urban League Quality of Life Center 3441 N. Patterson Ave., W-S, NC 27105 Download your voter registration form here.   [video width="720" height="406" mp4="https://wsurban.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_0095.mp4"][/video]   [video width="720" height="406" mp4="https://wsurban.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_0098.mp4"][/video]   [video width="3840" height="2160" m4v="https://wsurban.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_0054.m4v"][/video]  ...

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Center for Asset and Economic Opportunity, Center for Social Justice and Civil Rights, CEO Blog, Guild, Members, News, Policy, Young Professionals
September 20, 2018

From the Desk of Marc Morial: National Urban League l week was honored to participate in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. Focused on the theme of “The Dream Still Demands,” the conference is one of the nation’s most significant policy gatherings on issues impacting African Americans and the global Black community. During the session titled “Transforming Moments into Movements: Mobilizing the Black Community for Sustainable Change,” we announced our new voter education and engagement campaign, Enough is Enough. VOTE! Other important policy discussions focused on amplifying the voice of formerly incarcerated individuals in civic life and the imperative to...

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Business, Center for Asset and Economic Opportunity, Center for Health and Wellness, Center for Social Justice and Civil Rights, CEO Blog, Events, Guild, Housing, Members, News, POSSE, Senior Community Service Employment Program, SNAP, Summer Youth Employment Program, Young Professionals
June 12, 2018

Join us for the Winston-Salem Urban League Annual Meeting. The Board and staff will honor individuals who have played key roles in furthering the Winston-Salem Urban League mission. The CEO will update members with successes from the current year and share his vision for the new fiscal year. [edgtf_button size="" type="" text="RSVP Now" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/w-s-urban-league-annual-meeting-tickets-44152735019?ref=ecal" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""] DATE AND TIME Thu, June 28, 2018 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT Add to Calendar LOCATION Winston-Salem Urban League Event Center 510 Trade St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 ...

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Center for Social Justice and Civil Rights, Guild, Members, News, Policy, Young Professionals
May 8, 2018

Today is election day! So get our there and vote. Here are a few resources to help you out! Voting info: Sample Forsyth County Democratic ballot. Sample Forsyth County Republican ballot. Are you registered to vote? Check here. Get registered to vote today! Click here. List of all candidates in North Carolina. Partisan Groups: Forsyth County Democratic Party Forsyth County Republican Party North Carolina Green Party Non-Partisan Voting Advocacy Groups Common Cause NC Democracy NC League of Women Voters Later tonight, see election results here.   As a voter, You've got rights! c/o Democracy NC 1. HOURS. Each polling place is open between 6:30 am and 7:30 pm on Election Day. You must be allowed to vote if you are...

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Center for Social Justice and Civil Rights, Events, News
March 29, 2018

Continuing King's Legacy: Fighting for $15 Family Wages  When: Wednesday, April 4th, 6:00 PM Where: Winston Square Park - 310 N Marshall St, parking available across the street at First Presbyterian Church Rain Location:  Goler Memorial A.M.E Zion Church (620 Patterson Ave @ 7th St.) Join Winston-Salem faith leaders, Working America, city workers, and community members as we rally to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy of championing working people’s rights. Dr. King combined the struggle for civil rights and the struggle for economic justice. 50 years after King’s assassination, too many people in our community still can’t afford basic necessities. Join us as we...