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Call for Writers: Juneteenth Essay Contest

Call for Writers: Juneteenth Essay Contest

Community News - Contributed
Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Education

The Davidson County Branch NAACP Education Committee is striving to improve and increase our county residents’ awareness of the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. We are hoping that by co-sponsoring this Essay Contest, students and adults will be engaged and encouraged to talk to their teachers, parents and friends in an effort to learn more about the origin and significance of this celebration as it relates to Freedom and the hope of enjoying all the rights and privileges as an American citizen for people of color.

Honoring veterans: In Memoriam

Honoring veterans: In Memoriam

Antionette Kerr
Culture, Education, Veterans

For long-time member Bruce Cross and the brethren of American Legion Post 255, the historic building on Arthur Miller Drive houses noteworthy memories of history, culture and service. In name and deed, Lexington’s first African-American post honors the legacy of soldiers who returned from war, sought equal treatment and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for love of God and Country.

Blessing Children in Need Blesses Us Too: How First Reformed UCC Works with Charles England Elementary School

Blessing Children in Need Blesses Us Too: How First Reformed UCC Works with Charles England Elementary School

First Reformed United Church of Christ
advertising, Education, Local News

Those of us who are the people of faith who call First Reformed United Church of Christ our spiritual home are fervent believers that children should be able to experience the love of God through the ministry of the church and individuals who represent it. Therefore, a ministry to children and youth in our community is always in our motivations, because they are the Church’s future.

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