by winstonsalemurbanleague | Apr 18, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Senior Community Service Employment Program
The Winston-Salem Urban League recommends City officials and the Winston-Salem Transit Authority take steps to expand bus services. James Perry, Winston-Salem Urban League CEO remarked, “We recognize that officials worked hard on the reforms introduced in...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Nov 12, 2016 | CEO Blog
The Winston-Salem Urban League was built for moments like these. Our goal is socio-economic progress for diverse communities. We believe improving outcomes for diverse communities makes things better for everyone. We intended to push that message to the...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Sep 23, 2016 | CEO Blog, News
“Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars… Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Moments ago, Rakeyia Scott’s cell video of her...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Sep 22, 2016 | CEO Blog, News
Standing with Charlotte Charlotte is more than an hour away, but their challenges could become ours in seconds. We must all stand with Charlotte during this difficult time. I urge our partners to follow the work of the Urban League of the Central Carolinas as they...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 19, 2016 | CEO Blog
From the moment, I began floating the idea that I would attend the Republican National Convention (RNC), progressive, mostly African-American supporters of the Winston-Salem Urban League began doubting my mental abilities. The retorts were swift, stern and...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Feb 29, 2016 | CEO Blog, News
The most segregated hour of Christian America is 11 o’clock on Sunday morning. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. lamented this some 48 year ago. Regrettably, it remains true even today. Most Americans profess their faith while divided by lines of race,...
