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Beyond Soul and Salsa
African-American/Hispanic Race Relations Series
African-Americans and Hispanics discuss and debate issues that directly impact their respective and collective communities.
Forum One at El Cordero De Dios Moravian Church
 
Forum Two at Southside Baptist Church
Forum Three at the Winston Lake YMCA
  
Forum Four at the Emmanuel Baptist Church
 
Forum Five at the Salvation Army
  
Forum Six at Union Baptist Church
 
Forum Seven at Sprague Street Recreation Center
  
Black History Month
(In partnership with the Winston-Salem NAACP)
The NAACP President Steven Hairston and Director Wanda Allen-Abraha of the Winston-Salem Human Relations Department honor the local Medical Legends for their contributions to the African-American medical community.
   
Jena 6 Forum
College students and community leaders who traveled to Jena, Lousiana discuss lessons learned regarding how and why Jena 6 is important to our local community.
  
Triad Juneteenth Festival
(Coordinated by Triad Cultural Events; co-sponsored by the City of Winston-Salem Human Relations Dept. and various community organizations)
African-American residents educate the community by celebrating the freedom of the last group of slaves in America.
   
Latin American Expo
Hispanic residents educate the community about various Spanish-speaking cultures through dance, clothing, and music.
 
Race Equality Week
STUDENT RACE RELATIONS FORUM
High School students from each of the public high schools in Forsyth County prepare to discuss the state of race relations at their schools.
   
 
Dr. Martin Luther King Day Observance
(In partnership with Mutter Evans and Winston-Salem NAACP)
   
Cartoon Crisis
Pastor Richard Groves, Imam Dr. Hamdy Radwan, Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn and Imam Khalid Griggs discuss the world-wide and local implications of the Islamic Cartoon Crisis and the impact on the Muslim, Jewish and Christian communities, sponsored by the Human Relations Commission´s Interfaith Committee.
  
Fair Housing Month
(In partnership with HUD and the Winston-Salem Regional Association of Realtors)
Fair Housing Month reflects local programming in recognition of the anniversary of the signing of the Fair Housing Act.
  
 
March For Homeless Children
Residents march during the annual holiday parade to raise awareness of the sobering number of homeless children in our community.
College Civil Rights Educational Exchange
(In partnership with Wake Forest University)
Students in the Student Eastern European Youth Leadership Exchange program at Wake Forest University discuss and compare civil rights issues with local college students.
   
28th Annual Human Relations Awards Banquet
Students in grades K-12 in the public schools are honored for exhibiting inclusive behaviors in their communities and schools despite barriers and obstacles.
Thank you to our sponsors: Forsyth Technical Community College, GMAC, RJ Reynolds, Hispanic League of the Piedmont Triad, Legal Aid of North Carolina, NAACP of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, Hanesbrand, Winston-Salem Fire Department, Winsotn-Salem Housing/Neighborhood Development Department, Winsotn-Salem Neighborhood Services Department, Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department, Atlantic Coast Commercial, Piedmont Federal, Union Baptist Church, YMCA, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kidane Mehret Ethiopian Church, The Darryl Hunt Project, Maynard & Harris, Attorneys at Law, Commissioner Monte White, Winston Salem Regional Association Realtors, and Embassy Suites Twin City Quarter.
  
Human Relations staff interview various community partners regarding upcoming programs, initiatives, and events.
  
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