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As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we share with you a brief history of our organization. Mr. James G. Hanes, a prominent local industrialist, brought together 60 black and white community leaders in 1947.
These leaders formed a focus group to study ways to improve the racial climate in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. As a result, the Community Relations Project was formed in 1948. The charter was received in 1953. In 1955 the name was changed to the Winston-Salem Urban League and it became an affiliate of the National Urban League.
Today, the Winston-Salem Urban League remains steadfast in its commitment to serving the community.
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This website is designed to allow you to learn about the Winston-Salem Urban League and the services we provide to our community. As you navigate the site you will find that there is an array of programs that serve a range of clients from youth to the older adult. The League provides leadership training and employment/job readiness programs to these populations. Other services include health and wellness outreach and diversity training. The League also engages in serving as an advocate for African-Americans, other minorities and the disadvantaged in order that economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights might be achieved.
We believe that the information provided here will be helpful. We invite your comments and suggestions on how to better serve you and the community!
The Winston-Salem Urban League Proudly Announces the 2009 Persons of the Year!
Matt Kendrick Jazz Trio will appear at the Winston-Salem Urban League, 201 W. 5th St. Thursday, Dec. 17th 6:30-8:30 PM
Composer/Double Bassist Matt Kendrick is a North Carolina native from Winston-Salem, N.C. where he grew up and attended The North Carolina School of the Arts. He moved to New York City in 1977 and stayed for four years playing in a multitude of Avant-Garde situations. After New York it was on to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for studies with Jazz educator, Jerry Coker and a stint in the Knoxville Symphony Bass section. Then it was back home to Winston-Salem where he has been since 1981. Matt has released five CDs. On these recordings there are over forty compositions by Matt Kendrick. His CDs have received air play as well as critical acclaim all over the United States, even appearing on national radio charts. Matt won the North Carolina Jazz Composers Fellowship twice. The Matt Kendrick Unit has played many festivals, museums, clubs and other functions all over the southeast. Matt Kendrick continues a strong legacy of memorable concerts. He is also an instructor at Wake Forest University in Applied Bass and Jazz Improvisation.
Location and time:
Winston-Salem Urban League, 201 W. 5th St. Thursday, Dec. 17th 6:30-8:30 PM |
The Winston-Salem Urban League gratefully acknowledges the support of the
2009 Corporate Sponsors
 
 
   
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