Goals:
To Preserve-
Winston-Salem has a rich history of black accomplishments that many would not believe, or think were possible for a southern town during the Jim Crow Era. During a period when segregation was considered the norm and opportunities and conveniences that many white communities throughout the country enjoyed and were considered to be for them only, were not available in black neighborhoods...or not at equal parity. Exemplifying courage, business savvy and pride, the black citizens of Winston-Salem came together and formed successful businesses, good neighborhoods, great schools, medical services, social and religious institutions that provided services, economic opportunities, positive role models and pride to the black people of Winston-Salem...and made an indelible mark in the history of the city that still carries forward.
To Educate-
“Knowing ones history is the pathway to ones future.”
In an era where media consumption is rapidly becoming more digital and with the growing popularity of mobile phones and devices that provide instant access to information and entertainment, picking up a book and reading is not as common as it once was...especially to children and the millennial generation.
It is therefore imperative that the history and achievements of the black people of Winston-Salem be captured and stored in digital media formats that can be easily and quickly accessed through various public and private distribution channels i.e. government and network television stations, websites, social media, public and school libraries, city government records, historical societies and by personal ownership.
To Inspire-
“The sparks from yesterday’s accomplishments will ignite the flames of tomorrows successes”.
The spirit of an entrepreneur is embedded in most people...the dreams of owning and operating one’s own business is often just an encouraging word or success story away. There are many success stories of Winston-Salem’s black citizens...stories from a broad spectrum that spans the areas of business, education, neighborhoods, politics, social and religious organizations. the success stories of Winston-Salem’s black entrepreneurs and community leaders overcoming the challenges of economic and racial disparities, could very well be the spark that encourages an individual to step beyond their current environment and step into a role as a community leader or business entrepreneur ... a role that will help the city of Winston-Salem continue its legacy of being an incubator for the birth and growth of strong, proud black people and communities.
To Preserve-
Winston-Salem has a rich history of black accomplishments that many would not believe, or think were possible for a southern town during the Jim Crow Era. During a period when segregation was considered the norm and opportunities and conveniences that many white communities throughout the country enjoyed and were considered to be for them only, were not available in black neighborhoods...or not at equal parity. Exemplifying courage, business savvy and pride, the black citizens of Winston-Salem came together and formed successful businesses, good neighborhoods, great schools, medical services, social and religious institutions that provided services, economic opportunities, positive role models and pride to the black people of Winston-Salem...and made an indelible mark in the history of the city that still carries forward.
To Educate-
“Knowing ones history is the pathway to ones future.”
In an era where media consumption is rapidly becoming more digital and with the growing popularity of mobile phones and devices that provide instant access to information and entertainment, picking up a book and reading is not as common as it once was...especially to children and the millennial generation.
It is therefore imperative that the history and achievements of the black people of Winston-Salem be captured and stored in digital media formats that can be easily and quickly accessed through various public and private distribution channels i.e. government and network television stations, websites, social media, public and school libraries, city government records, historical societies and by personal ownership.
To Inspire-
“The sparks from yesterday’s accomplishments will ignite the flames of tomorrows successes”.
The spirit of an entrepreneur is embedded in most people...the dreams of owning and operating one’s own business is often just an encouraging word or success story away. There are many success stories of Winston-Salem’s black citizens...stories from a broad spectrum that spans the areas of business, education, neighborhoods, politics, social and religious organizations. the success stories of Winston-Salem’s black entrepreneurs and community leaders overcoming the challenges of economic and racial disparities, could very well be the spark that encourages an individual to step beyond their current environment and step into a role as a community leader or business entrepreneur ... a role that will help the city of Winston-Salem continue its legacy of being an incubator for the birth and growth of strong, proud black people and communities.