Congratulations to Peggy for receiving this award for all the work she has done as an educator.

In collaboration with the Delta Arts Center , the Wake Forest School of Divinity , and the YMCA Reach Center , Shannon Stokes  led a three-part community initiative designed to inform and inspire the development of a new cultural plan. The process began with a Community Roundtable , where residents gathered to discuss local challenges, strengths, and opportunities. These conversations helped establish the foundation for a shared vision of how our community can continue to gro

Field Notes: Black Leisure and the Land When we think of leisure and the outdoors, the image often conjures trails, parks, picnics, and sunlit afternoons. But for many Black Americans, leisure has always carried deeper significances: a claim to space, a gesture of freedom, and a rehearsal of community belonging. As the National Park Service history of African‑American outdoor recreation shows, “leisure and recreation became … an assertion of equality, and Black leisure spaces

Thanks to some trending new music, one of the many subcultures in our community—the Black cowboy tradition —has been receiving steady attention. The music has not only brought Black cowboys into the spotlight but also sparked curiosity about what life is like on a ranch. Trail rides have seen some of the highest attendance in decades. A trail ride  is when a ranch or saddle club opens its land over the weekend, welcoming visitors to ride, dance, and fellowship in a safe, comm

As part of this year’s Triad Cultural Arts Juneteenth Celebration , we were honored to join the festivities as a featured vendor and cultural contributor—bringing art, storytelling, and community engagement to life through a powerful pop-up experience. Our booth transformed into a space of reflection and expression, thanks to a special collaboration with acclaimed photographer Stephen Hurst  (@amancalledhurst). Hurst brought his moving photo series, “Strangers, Harlem,”  to t