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....
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...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 12, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Senior Community Service Employment Program, Summer Youth Employment Program, Young Professionals
Contact aharris@4×8.6f1.myftpupload.com for inquiries. On Tuesday, July 18th at 11:00 am at the Winston-Salem Urban League’s Vivian Burke Quality of Life Center at 3441 North Patterson Ave., the Winston-Salem Urban League will release the State of Black...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 8, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Summer Youth Employment Program
On Thursday night, approximately two dozen Winston-Salem preferred employers came together at the home of W-S Urban League CEO James Perry. The house was stirring with anticipation. The purpose: an orientation and mixer for the 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program....
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 4, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Summer Youth Employment Program, Young Professionals
Happy 4th of July! This Independence Day, we say thank you to elected officials who have taken key steps to support Urban League policy positions and programs. Public transportation We thank the entire City Council and the Mayor expansion of night and weekend...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | May 7, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Senior Community Service Employment Program
Winston-Salem Urban League CEO, James Perry traveled to Washington D.C. to join almost 300 Urban League CEOs, board members, young professionals and guild members from across the United States, to advocate to members of Congress. Perry is urging North Carolina elected...