YWCA to offer Wilmington in Black & White

WILMINGTON, NC (NEWS RELEASE) – With the support of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, the YWCA will once again offer The History of Wilmington in Black and White, an 8-week course featuring Dr. Tim Tyson, historian and acclaimed author of Blood Done Sign My Name; music with Mary D. Williams, Afro American historian studies performer and gospel vocalist; and both panel and facilitated group discussions.

By developing a historical perspective and increasing the understanding of history’s persistence in the present, the course will promote healing, encourage a commitment to social justice, deepen a sense of civic engagement, and create an opportunity to improve race relations in Wilmington. Each class includes music, poetry, documents, stories and opportunities for discussion.

“Wonderful, enlightening, refreshing, exhilarating, necessary,” remarked a 2009 class participant. “I learned about local history as it pertains to race relations within an open and honest atmosphere. There were no hidden agendas; only truthful dialogue to provide clarity and enlightenment.”

The course will be held from September 9-November 4, 6:30 pm at Williston Middle School, 401 South 10th Street.

Visit www.wilmingtoninblackandwhite.org or call (910) 799-6820 for more information.