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 | Sep 20, 2016 | News, Young Professionals
Presidential Debate Watch Parties The Winston-Salem Urban League and Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals present the Presidential Debate Watch Party series. Watch the debate on a big…actually huge screen! Whether you are with her or hoping he will...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Aug 12, 2016 | News
Register today for part two of this three part series. The first town hall was a resoundingsuccess with nearly 160 attendees discussing the relationship between the community and the Winston-Salem Police Department. The second town hall moves the dialogue closer to...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 21, 2016 | News
The Winston-Salem Urban League announces Black & Blue, Community-Police Town Halls. The three town-hall series is designed to allow members of the community, community leaders and the police department to channel frustration into a constructive solution-oriented...
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 | Jul 18, 2016 | News
James Perry, President and CEO of the Winston-Salem Urban League will attend both the Republican Convention in Cleveland, Ohio and Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Perry will meet with party officials, delegates and business leaders, all with the...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 9, 2016 | News
Winston-Salem(July 9, 2016) Winston-Salem Urban League President and CEO James Perry issued the following statement in regard to the deaths of African-American men in Baton Rouge, LA and St. Paul, at the hands of police and the deadly attacks on police officers in...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jun 29, 2016 | News
Effective July 1, the Winston-Salem Urban League will have new board leadership. On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at its annual meeting, the membership elected nine directors to the Board. Dr. Chere Gregory, Vice-Chair and Chair of the Nominating Committee announced the new...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jun 22, 2016 | News
Oh! the places we’ll go! It’s that time of year! Next week is our annual meeting and wow, are we excited! At the meeting, we will present our plans for next year and showcase what we’ve accomplished this year! Our members will elect new directors to...
