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Where history is made
The Depot Street Renaissance mural located along the Long Branch Trail depicts paintings of prominent Black Winstonians. | Photo by WStoday
Read up on these Black Winstonians who have made impactful contributions in our city and beyond.
Buster Greene
He served as the president of the Safe Bus Company, the largest Black-owned and operated transportation business in the world in the 1920s. (Fun fact: the city purchased assets of the company and used them to help build our current transit system.)
Carl Wesley Matthews
The sit-in movement started in Winston-Salem when Matthews sat down at a whites-only lunch counter in the FW Woolworth’s store at the corner of West Fourth and Trade streets.
The Liberia historic marker in Happy Hill marks the peace between the two entities.
Photo by City of Winston-Salem
Victor Green
The author of the “Green Book” made history by creating an annual guidebook that helped Black roadtrippers travel with ease between the North and South during Jim Crow.
The “5" Royales
The quintet began as gospel group the Royal Suns in Winston-Salem in 1942 and were later inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. Try This: Peek at their mural on the corner of Trade and 8th streets.
Take a tour of the renovated Belmont View during open house today, Feb. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Residents can see upgrades, learn about upcoming events, and enjoy light refreshments with other community members. Can’t make it? Take a self-guided tour during operating hours.
Open
A new coffee shop has arrived in town. Qatra Coffee (6311 Stadium Dr., Ste. B, Clemmons) is bringing Yemeni culture and tradition to the area. The sophisticated interior and crafted matcha are a must-experience.
Biz
Say hello to Burke Street’s newest neighbor. Trouvaille Home sells custom upholstery, textiles, and curated designer fabrics made in NC. It’s giving quiet luxury.
Holiday
The start of Ramadan depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. Observe and learn more from the Community Mosque of Winston-Salem.
Today Is
The start of the Lunar New Year, marking the start of spring and a new year on the lunisolar calendar. Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a Chinese lion dance performance at Sushi Sho on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 12:30 p.m. (CNN Travel)
Mailbag
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Play
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The Buy
Sometimes the simplest solutions make the biggest difference. These four products tackle everyday headaches — each for under $30.
👜 Tired of your purse tipping over or disappearing on the car floor? These car purse hooks keep your bags within reach.
🚽 Late-night bathroom runs will no longer feel like an obstacle course thanks to this toilet bowl night light.
🧅 Swap baking soda for this fridge deodorizer that works for up to 10 years, so you can set it once and forget it.
🚗 Designed to reduce strain, this vehicle assist handle provides sturdy support to help you get in + out of your car with ease and stability.
The monks have made it to Washington, DC after their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, which started in Fort Worth. Want an overview of their journey or how they’re planning to get back? I’ll let you find out from our FTWtoday editor, Elizabeth.
Did you catch the monks in Greensboro during their journey?
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