Words of Truth

Rev. Bass interviews Rev. Russ May, M.Div—Founder of Anthony's Plot and co-Founder of City with Dwellings. Russ talks about his experiences with active bystander training and Freedom Schools in Winston Salem.

Freedom Schools / City with Dwellings / AnthonysPlot.org

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Rev. Bass and Dr. Glass look back at 2021, forward to 2022, and discuss major issues confronting North Carolinians and Winston Salem residents in the new year.

We sat down with Robert Egleston back in July to talk about his experience discovering new stories about his ancestors and the effect it has had on his racial justice journey. Mr. Egleston is the executive director of the Twin City Foundation here in Winston Salem, North Carolina. In this episode we reference our interview with Rev. Hatch which is actually 2 episodes ago (it was the last episode when we recorded). 

We continue our look into the public education system in Forsyth County, North Carolina and the city of Winston Salem in this Conversation with Eunice Campbell. Ms. Campbell has been very active with Action 4 Equity Winston Salem who recently published a list of recommendations to the school board to increase equity and access in the school choice program.

We interview Rev. Nathan Parrish of Peace Haven Baptist Church on the history of school desegregation in North Carolina and how the current school choice plan in Forsyth County impacts efforts to create a more just and equitable public school system.

Casey interviews Rev. Bass about his connections to Winston Salem and his personal journey into activism. 

Reverend Bass speaks with fellow Justice Collective member Craig Schaub. Craig pastors the Parkway United Church of Christ congregation in Winston Salem, NC and has been active in the peace, justice, and reconciliation movement for decades. Craig speaks about his introduction to social justice and how his work and ministry intersect.

Rev. Bass sits down with Casey Glass to discuss the capitol riots and ways to move forward in the peace, justice, and reconciliation movement. 

Rev. Bass and Dr. Glass discuss the history of eugenics in Winston Salem and systems of medical apartheid. 

Dr. Bass and Dr. Casey Glass discuss the history of eugenics in Winston Salem and how that may contribute to vaccine hesitancy among at risk communities.