Lack of jobs is limiting growth in Forsyth County
A new report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau continues to affirm what I’ve long estimated – Forsyth County is...
New proposed community bank seeks to engage minority investors
Simpson “Skip” Brown is well known throughout Winston-Salem – he is one of Wake Forest’s best all-time basketball players, a...
Revitalization in small town USA is a blueprint for economic development in minority communities
For the past couple decades, communities across the country have been hyper focused on downtown revitalization, small towns and large...
Black History: Conversation with Lafayette Jones
For Lafayette Jones, whether its personal, business, or community – relationships have been the primary driver for success. Born in...
Black History: Conversation with Curtis Wynn
Curtis Wynn has a big role, a big heart, a big family, and a passion for small communities. We connected...
Black History: Conversation with Ja’Net Adams
Widely known historian Carter G. Woodson created “Negro History Week”, which was the precursor to Black History Month, and celebrated...
Chronic homelessness continues to plague American cities
Recent frigid cold air combined with 6-10 inches of snow blanketing our community sent most residents scurrying inside for warmth,...
Christmas for the City
Tis the season to be jolly – we are just a mere few days away from Christmas – the most...
Local Christmas events bring joy
The unexpected snow that recently blanketed our community for a weekend previewed the coming winter and Christmas season. For many,...
There is no place like home, explore North Carolina
Most people want to fly all over the country or explore faraway places that boast about white sandy beaches. But...