WS RISE

WS RISE A black-led organization striving to lessen gaps in eight areas of racial disparity across East Winston.

WS Rise will serve as a convening force in Winston-Salem's racial justice movement.

Race relations are a difficult topic for many people, but it's important that all can play an active role in improving t...
05/30/2022

Race relations are a difficult topic for many people, but it's important that all can play an active role in improving them. Michelle Obama

The first African American president of the United States, Michelle Obama has always been an advocate for equality and social justice.

WS RISE is always working to make communities closer and more inclusive by developing initiatives that benefit all peopl...
05/27/2022

WS RISE is always working to make communities closer and more inclusive by developing initiatives that benefit all people.

We're so grateful for your support, which has made it possible!

Race matters when it comes to abortion. ⁠⁠The higher rates of the procedure have been linked in part to black women who ...
05/25/2022

Race matters when it comes to abortion. ⁠
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The higher rates of the procedure have been linked in part to black women who visit clinics that provide more opportunities for them than other races, trend researchers say can be attributed at least partly to systemic racism - or what some call "structural oppression ."⁠
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Without freedom, there can be no peace. Malcolm X said these great words.Many people have tried to establish peace, but ...
05/23/2022

Without freedom, there can be no peace. Malcolm X said these great words.

Many people have tried to establish peace, but it is impossible until you are free of restrictions on your activities or opinions.

We must eradicate all racial disparities for black people.Despite the challenges, we know that change is possible. There...
05/20/2022

We must eradicate all racial disparities for black people.

Despite the challenges, we know that change is possible. Therefore, we will continue to fight for rights and equality.

This strategy aims to transform Winston Salem's black residents.Obtaining feedback and input from community members will...
05/18/2022

This strategy aims to transform Winston Salem's black residents.

Obtaining feedback and input from community members will aid in the development of a strategic plan to eliminate inequities in Winston Salem's black community.

We must rise above this abuse of power by choosing compassion over coldheartedness when it comes down to decision-making...
05/16/2022

We must rise above this abuse of power by choosing compassion over coldheartedness when it comes down to decision-making about how best to handle criminals who deserve punishment for their crimes.

RETHINKING COMMUNITY WS RISE is dedicated to developing and partnering with community-led initiatives that eliminate all...
05/13/2022

RETHINKING COMMUNITY

WS RISE is dedicated to developing and partnering with community-led initiatives that eliminate all racial disparities for Black people.

Incarceration has a devastating effect on an individual's life.It negatively affects employment prospects, but incarcera...
05/11/2022

Incarceration has a devastating effect on an individual's life.

It negatively affects employment prospects, but incarceration also increases poverty.

RETHINKING COMMUNITY You can't make progress without a struggle! The world around us will never change if we don’t fight...
05/09/2022

RETHINKING COMMUNITY

You can't make progress without a struggle! The world around us will never change if we don’t fight for our rights!

Join us as we work to build a stronger future for black-led organizations engaged in leading change. A community that wo...
05/06/2022

Join us as we work to build a stronger future for black-led organizations engaged in leading change.

A community that works together, prospers together.

The movement for racial justice is about more than just equality. We need to have a conversation about racism. It's time...
05/04/2022

The movement for racial justice is about more than just equality.

We need to have a conversation about racism. It's time to stand up and speak out.

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1922 South Martin Luther King Jr Drive Suite #202
Winston-Salem, NC
27101

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