YWCA Lower Cape Fear hosts Race Talk the first Tuesday of the month, to help strengthen social justice efforts in Wilmington. (Port City Daily/Screenshot by Shea Carver)
WILMINGTON A pandemic, plus social and civil unrest, and the political ire fanning its flames, have affected communities nationwide over the last year. After the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and others in 2020, YWCA Lower Cape Fear responded by reaching out and tackling the subject of racism head-on. Last summer the organization launched Talk on Race, as part of its mission and makeup which for 104 years has centered on eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting inclusion in communities nationwide.
JONESBORO â Two new members of the Clayton County Board of Education were sworn in on Dec. 21 while three returning members once again took the oath of office.
Sabrina Hill will represent District 7, succeeding Judy Johnson, and Deatrice âDeeâ Haney will fill the District 5 seat formerly held by Ophelia Burroughs. Returning board members are Mary Baker, District 6, Mark Christmas, District 2, and Jessie Goree, District 3.
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