Greensboro Daily Photo

Nutcracker Being Practiced on Ground Floor of Self-Help Building

The above photo of a scene from The Nutcracker ballet, was photographed through the ground floor window of the Self-Help Building at 122 North Elm Street, at Friendly Avenue. Formerly, the ground floor of the 10-story building housed the Junior League's Bargain Box. That wonderful business has long since moved to Mill Street and the ground floor of the Self-Help Building has been renovated. It is possible to walk by and see and hear performances by community groups. Just after the Tree Lighting in Center City Park last Friday, during the Festival of Lights, the Greensboro Ballet and the Greensboro Community Orchestra were practicing here for the upcoming performances of the Nutcracker (Dec 12- 14th at the Carolina Theatre see HERE).

The dress rehearsal in the window sure generated a lot of interest, which hopefully, will result in even more ticket sales. The Nutcracker seems to be Greensboro's favorite ballet.

Happy Tuesday!

Opt Outside & the Really, Really Free Market

After preparing yesterday's post, we decided to dig a little deeper to learn about REI's # Opt Outside initiative. By closing their stores on Black Friday, 15,000 employees have the opportunity to spend time outside. They launched the initiative in 2015 and they encourage the nation, especially their 24 million members to have that mindset. (read more HERE).

The Really, Really Free Market on Black Friday is also an initiative with a purpose driven mindset. Greensboro's first Really, Really Free Market was  in 2008, offering people an alternative to mass consumption.  Kathy Clark,- in the red overalls in the above photo, welcoming us to the market in previous years-  replicated the market that started in Miami and Raleigh in 2003.*  At the Really, Really Free Market, people bring items to give away and everyone is free to take what they want. You do not have to barter, exchange, or even talk to anybody about what you are taking.  And, indeed, you never know what you're going to get. Today's event if from 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at 1312 Glenwood Avenue. The Glenwood neighborhood remains committed to this event, and is hosting it again this year. By the time the event starts, so many items will available; however, people will be bringing items all throughout the event. So many of us have an abundance of items we don't need, use, or wear. It is so nice to send them on to someone who would really appreciate them. 

So, today, you can spend the day outside, biking, hiking, walking, and swing by the free market. They day can be so meaningful, without being part of mass consumerism. If you are going to make retail purchases, remember, tomorrow is Small Business Saturday; you can get a jump start on it a day early.

Happy, Not-So Black Friday!

*read more about the Really, Really Free Market  HERE in Triad City Beat).

Goulash 2024

Goulash 2024 was a resounding success! Goulash is a Halloween-themed event held annually. The above photo features a scene in LeBauer Park this past Saturday. Children 12 and under dressed up and high school students in the Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) volunteered to help for the day. Actually, they met and planned for the whole school year, and some students have earned 40 service learning hours preparing and volunteering for  this event. The event is a collaboration between GYC and Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. The Greensboro History Museum also has people who dress as historical figures for the event.

This year, there were games, inflatables, a costume contest, free candy, roaming performers, and more. To be sure, fun was had by all. Here we see two volunteers helping Dorothy pick out just the right piece of candy with mom watching on. The event was so well orchestrated and is an example of one of the many, many free community events held in downtown Greensboro. GYC  also runs a Santa's Workshop Toy Drive and there may still be time to get involved. (See HERE). Between Trunk-or-Treats, Goulash, and other community events, costumes get plenty of opportunities to be worn, even for those who don't go door-to-door. And for those of you out tonight, Happy Halloween!

Bike Giveaway at Guilford County Schools

On Thursday afternoon (October 24), in Fleming Gym at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, 1,800 third grade students in Guilford County Schools came to UNCG. The event seemed like a pep rally. UNCG cheerleaders were on site and student leaders from the Middle College at UNCG were on the sidelines building excitement in the crowd. Spiro the Spartan was also working the crowd.  The third graders were at the event knowing 5 of the students would be selected to get bikes for having written a winning essay. However, at the end, Middle College at UNCG students rode in about 100 bikes, students learned that all 1,800 of them would get a brand new bicycle and the  students cheered jubilantly. Many civic organizations contributed to the purchasing of the bicycles. The program is part of the BIKES for KIDS hat started in California in 2002.  

In addition to the great thrill of getting a bicycle, for some students, Thursday's outing was their first on a college campus, in a college gym. Who knows, that may be the spark that inspires some students to pursue higher education when they get older. As for the high students who helped, they got to share in this special event, knowing they were part of sparking joy in the elementary school students. Truly, it was a "feel good" afternoon. The above photo features community members and Guilford County School staff, including Superintendent Oakley (the person with long dark hair behind the students with winning essays, who are just behind the bicycle).

,Happy Monday!

Tree Down On Bald Eagle Trail at Lake Higgins

After all of the recent rain, we were eager to get outdoors on one of the trails around one of the Greensboro Lakes. We selected the Bald Eagle Trail around Lake Higgins as it has short segments and parking is easy. Here, we were about half way through the hike (between the Lake Higgins Marina and Carlson Dairy Road) when we saw this felled tree. It had been uprooted and knocked down by the high winds and muddy terrain. The base of the hardwood tree was quite large and this usually-fearless terrier was hesitant to jump back down onto the trail. In the background, you see one of the two people out trying to cut the tree so people could walk and bike on the trail.

We could hear the buzzing of the chainsaw near the beginning of the hike. By the time we reached the course, we couldn't even see the person with the saw. At the rate one person can work, it will take a really long time to get this trunk off the trail. However, we sure appreciate his effort. In the meantime, everyone will have to climb up and over. Minor inconveniences like this pale in comparison to what the people of Western North Carolina are experiencing.

Happy Tuesday! Can you believe October is upon us?

Meet Louise Courts, Guilford Education Alliance

Meet Louise Courts, Development Director for the Guilford Education Alliance (GEA). She has worked for this organization since its inception, 2005. GEA aspires to lift up schools in Guilford County and helps connect the local community to our public schools. GEA oversees the Teacher Supply Warehouse at 311 Pomona Drive, Suite E. As an example of the great work they do, in the 19 days before school started this year, the Teacher Supply Warehouse filled 2,132 orders which amounted to a $312,195 value of supplies distributed. And, as you can see from this photo of the back wall of the warehouse, there is plenty left for the taking.

GEA is in a position to gather financial donations from the community and use them where needed by GCS. For example, during COVID, GEA raised a million dollars to purchase laptops so students could begin learning remotely. When cafeteria workers were on strike, GEA purchased $20,000 worth of pizzas to distribute to schools for student lunches. GEA responds to needs as they arise. However, they also have longstanding events they support. As an example, they underwrite the GCS Celebration of Excellence where Teacher of the Year, Rookie Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and more, will be recognized. This year, the Celebration of Excellence  will be held at Tanger Center on September 25th.*

See here to volunteer or learn more about holding a supply drive or donating to GEA and the Teacher Supply Warehouse.  Also, call Louise at 336-841-4332.  She, and everyone involved with GEA are catalysts for building high impact community/school partnerships. 

Happy Saturday!

*see the names of 2024 finalists, HERE.

Tabata Chisse, Photographer

This past Friday night, Casa Azul held an opening night reception with an opportunity to see art and meet artists.  The theme of the exhibit was "Chronicles de Cocina: The Stories We Tell Through Latinx Food." The event was held at the African American Atelier in the Greensboro Cultural Arts Center on Davie Street. The above photo features photographer Tabata Chisse with the three photos she has in the exhibit. To the left of the photos are her proud parents. Tabata's photos are centered around the theme of corn, a staple of Mexican cuisine and culture.  Corn represents sustenance, fertility, and ancestral wisdom. In the Mayan and Aztec empires, it was used in ceremonies and seen as a sacred gift from the gods.

Through her photography, Tabata aspires to keep Mexican culture alive not only in herself, but also in others who are far from their homeland. Her photographs keep Mexican culture close. Also, to Tabata, photography is a way to express her feelings and emotions and has therapeutic aspects. In her artist's statement for the exhibit, she states she learned from a young age that love and food are one and the same.  In Mexico, she has been part of 10 different exhibits, and now, she is exhibiting in the USA. In addition to being a photographer, Tabata is a credentialed nurse and make-up artist. From what we've seen, she is one of those people who can do anything she sets her mind to. We look forward to following Tabata's career(s) in Greensboro.  We hope you can get to the Cultural Arts Center see the exhibit and that you have a chance to meet Tabata somewhere along the way. You can tell by her smile she is a warm and kind person.

Happy Labor Day!

Community Swim Association

Last night was night five of five for the dual meets at the Community Swim Association. The above photo features the Lake Jeanette pool on Bass Chapel Road, where the club was hosting the Friendly Frogs. The photo features  a heat of boys competing in the butterfly stroke. It was just after 8:00 p.m. and the meet was still going strong. Community swim in Greensboro dates back to 1958 and over the last 66 years has grown from 150 kids from 5-18 years old competing to over 2,000 in 2024. It is a sport that brings people together and all swimmers get to compete. For the year-round swimmers, this is a way to stay in shape and build relationships with other members of their swim club. For the summer swimmers, it is a way to have a summer routine that includes discipline, physical fitness, and camaraderie. While the top tier swimmers want to win and break records, everyone takes great pride is getting personal best times.

This weekend, all CSA teams will come to the Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC)  for City Meet, held there since 2016 (see photos from the first GAC meet HERE). Prior to 2016, City Meet for the Community Swim Association was held at Lindley Park Pool (see HERE).  While there was something special about those meets at Lindley Park Pool, GAC has a reputation of being one of the finest facilities in the nation. There is something really special about being in a pool where prestigious national events are held. We are confident that Lake Jeanette Lightning and Friendly Frogs will both fare will.  Good luck to all 20 teams and all 2,000+ swimmers.  If you have never been to GAC, head there this weekend to be a spectator in this fun, Greensboro tradition.

Happy Wednesday!

Red Hat Society at World Promenade

From Paris to the world, the Red Hat Society comes out every year to attend Greensboro Beautiful's promenade . The above photo gives you a good idea of the spirit of the festival this past Sunday. Friend groups came together, likely an annual tradition for many, and people were milling around while groups performed. There were also people who sat attentively, enjoying performances. Sunday, between the visitors, performers, and the grounds themselves, the Tanger Family Bicentennial Gardens were at peak beauty.

Here, on the World Stage, the Travis Williams Group was performing. This quintet is a group of talented musicians with Travis Williams on the oud (yes, that's an instrument); Collin Allured on an array of instruments; Ken Simonds on bass; Kinard Douthit on flute; and Bill Smith on percussion. If you follow the link above, you can see their summer schedule. If you want to learn more about the Red Hat Society, see HERE. It sounds like their mission is to gather for fun and fellowship, which was a perfect reason to attend the World Promenade.

Happy Tuesday!

World Promenade 2024

Greensboro Beautiful's June event, Parisian Promenade has been rebranded as World Promenade. As opposed to only representing Paris, the theme expanded to feature artists and performers throughout the world. The above photo features Amanda Garner, Director of Greensboro Beautiful, who helped with this transition. She oversees other community events for the organization. We photographed her during the event in the vendor booth of the Sustainably Yours Mobile Boutique.* She had stopped by while making her rounds to see if the artists and vendors needed anything.

There were food trucks, artists, performers, and more all throughout The Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden. The event was planned in conjunction with the City of Greensboro's Parks and Recreation Department. The family friendly event was extended into the upper part of the garden. Gauging attendance and the mood of the attendees, the event was a big success. This is one of many free events available to the public throughout the year in Greensboro. Here is a link to the Greensboro Beautiful website where you can learn about volunteer opportunities and their many events. Greensboro is known for its beautiful landscaping and green spaces, Greensboro Beautiful, mostly manned by volunteers, contributes significantly to this beauty.

Happy Monday! 

*Follow them @sustainablyyours336 on Instagram

Demystifying AI in Education

Last night, Tamika M. Davis, MLS, MS (on right), presented a session on artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The session was hosted by the Beta Gamma Chapter of North Carolina Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG), and on the left is Brittany Roberts, President of the Beta Gamma Chapter.  DKG is an international society of key women educators. Davis and Roberts are both key women educators. One of the goals of DKG is to apprise educators of trends and issues in education. AI is a rapidly evolving technology and it is important for teachers to know how to use it as a tool for teaching and learning, as well as how to help students be good, ethical digital citizens as they use AI.  Ms. Davis shared with the educators in the audience how to use AI to create high impact, equitable lessons. She explained how AI can enhance personalized learning, tutor intelligently, coach, write lesson plans, build presentations, summarize concepts succinctly at an age-appropriate level, and more.

Ms. Davis gave examples of why it is important to fact-check AI responses and how AI detection software like "Turn it In" can hold students accountable for developing their own work and not having AI replace thinking. The meeting was held in Kiser Middle School, which is in the process of getting a new building, a state-of-the-art facility. It will be perfect for using teacher and technology resources to provide lessons that cater to the learning needs of each student. Educators like Ms. Davis and Ms. Roberts and organizations like Delta Kappa Gamma are prime examples of everything that is right about education. Oh, and Ms. Davis's glasses can access AI and serve as a phone; no headphones or AirPods needed. If it seems like she is standing alone talking to someone, the is. If there is a K-12 child in your life, see what they know about AI. There is a lot to think about and a lot to learn- and the younger generation is already on board!

Happy Wednesday!

Contra Dance at The Grange

Today's photo features the Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers Contra Dance Event at the Greensboro Grange this past Saturday night. While the photo is a little blurry, it gives the idea of the energy and movement that is such a part of Contra dancing. Contra dance is a dynamic folk dance comprised of long lines of couples dancing with partners.  Its origins are ascribed to English, Scottish, French dance styles with strong African influence. The music this past weekend was in the old-time genre and provided by a string-band featuring David Thompson (bass), Darrell Cobb (guitar), Buz Lloyd (fiddle), and Jeff Furman (banjo).  George Segebade called the dance. Contra dancing is done with partners, but you don't have to have a partner to attend. The dances are intergenerational with people from age 12 to 80+ in attendance this past weekend. Dress is casual but flowing skirts are popular.

If you are new to Contra dancing, you can attend the orientation/lesson before the dance actually begins.  Most accomplished Contra dancers are very encouraging and love helping first-timers learn the steps. The next Contra dance at the Grange in Greensboro will be on Saturday, February 17th from 7:00-10:00 pm. The general admission fee is $10- $20 (sliding scale). The Grange is located at 4909 Guilford School Road.

Happy Monday!

The Yoga Connection

The Yoga Connection is a not-for-profit collaborative community that offer free group yoga classes (and free childcare) to immigrant and refugee women in GUILFORD COUNTY. The goal is to foster well being through an accessible group yoga class. Participants- immigrants and refugee women, volunteers, and teachers- gather to strengthen body, mind, spirit, and social connection. This innovative program, centered around the concept of "seva"  (selfless service in Sanskrit) has caught the attention of yoga therapists across the country. The above photo, taken by local photographer Rose Fama Hankins,* features a class in session.

The Yoga Connection offers two 8-week sessions. The first will begin on January 23rd and the second one will begin in September. If you know of someone who would benefit from this very special program, please help them register here, or if you are in the position to donate time or other resources, follow the link to this page. Classes are held Tuesdays from 12:45- 1:45 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Peace Church, 2714 West Market Street. The chance to spend time with other women and practice yoga together is a very special experience for all involved. The Yoga Connection, now  501c3, was started in 2019 by Syrian-American Mona Flynn, a local yoga therapist and exercise physiologist.

*read Rose's inspiring story here.

 

 

 

Piedmont Old Time Society's Jam at the Continental Club

If you think this lighting looks festive, you should have heard the above musicians playing old-time, string-band music last night. This group is the Piedmont Old Time Society, or POTS. They meet the first and third Thursday of the month, gathering at the Continental Club at 816 South Elm Street at 7:00 pm. The group is open to those interested in acoustic, string-band music. It is possible to attend and join in on the jam or to go and sit on the sidelines and listen. Each jam needs at least one fiddler, a bass, guitars and banjos. Last night, there was also a mandolin. The group was comprised of people from Greensboro and Winston-Salem.

Last night, the above group was playing in the back room and in the front room a jazz trio was performing. Both events were enjoyable, putting everyone in a holiday mood. The Continental Club bills itself as a "cool, international social club, for disruptors and innovators." For sure, on Thursdays, it seems that way.

Happy Friday!

The Arc of Greensboro and High Point

The Arc of Greensboro began in 1953, and in High Point in 1957. It is a grassroots organization started by the parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.A large part of the early years of the organization was dedicated to advocacy and educating the community at large about the potential of this special population. It is incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) that gets grants  from many organizations; however, they also have fundraisers.

This evening, The Arc of High Point will have their annual art auction. It is a silent auction of art painted by program participants throughout the year. You can attend in person at The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards (400 West English Road, Suite 151) from 6:00- 7:30 pm, or you can actually bid online. Get tickets HERE. The above photo features three pieces of art on the wall of The Arc School and it is very likely these pieces will be for sale tonight. Hats off to their art teacher, Liz McKinnon, who determines the theme for the evening and help students hone their art skills all year long. Liz has a way of bringing the inner artist out of her students. From Greensboro to High Point and all the corners of Guilford County, events like this have a way of bring people together. They remind us that all people who live here are part of our village. The theme this year is Art Eternal.

Happy Wednesday!

Inspiring Women in STEM

Last night, NC Global Leadership (NCGL), in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, held a conversation with international women in S.T.E.M. The title of the program was "Hidden No More, International Women Leaders in S.T.E.M. Fields." The event was sponsored by, and held at, the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. NCGL Board Member Lisa Stahlmann Jessar moderated the program. The above photo features the seven, international visiting scholars among new friends, students, and supporters who came out to hear them speak. All were engrossed in conversation before and after a brief pause for this photo. The visiting scientist/leaders are from Bolivia, Costa Rica, Iraq, Mongolia, Nigeria, Panama, and the Republic of Korea. 

These  international women leaders in S.T.E.M shared their educational and career journeys and challenges they had to overcome. During the question and answer time, they mentioned the need for equal opportunities for women and more balanced opportunities in the field. They said people in the science fields need soft skills, entrepreneurship and leadership skills. Answering a question of a doctoral student from Kenya about how she could help and nurture women in science, Ms. Wara Mendez (Bolivia) said "there is no need to reinvent the wheel, resources are out there; but you have to seek them out."  A man in the audience said he believed these international visiting leaders are successful because they "never took no for an answer."  

This event was an example of partnerships within partnerships resulting in cultivating international relationships on many levels.  Since its inception in the 1940s, the International Visitor Leadership Program has among its past participants over 500 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government. With great interest, we will follow the careers of the women in this cohort.

Happy Tuesday!

Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program 2023

Six weeks have flown by as 21 Teachers from 20 countries have been in Greensboro at UNCG. Already experts and leaders in their fields, the teachers learned about American culture and also teaching techniques used in the American school systems. Each Fulbright scholar spent a week in a Guilford County school collaborating with partner teachers at the host schools. Participating schools were: Middle College at UNCG, Doris Henderson Newcomers School, Johnson Street Global Studies Elementary School, Northern Guilford High School, and Western Guilford High School.

Seated in the center are Dr. Maria Anastasiou (red jacket), Fulbright TEA Program Director and Associate Provost for International Programs at UNCG. To the right of Dr. Anastasiou is Dr. Jane He, Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education at UNCG. Both faculty members were closely involved in the Fulbright Program. Part of the beauty of a university and college community is the opportunity to gain a more global perspective through interaction with people from across the globe. If you have a chance to host an international scholar in your classroom or in your home, please do so, you won't regret it. You will gain as much as you give. Every indication is that Greensboro left a powerful impression on these 21 scholars that will last a lifetime

Happy Saturday!

The Friday Afternoon Group

 

The Friday Afternoon Group has been meeting in Greensboro for the past 125 years- since 1898! The group has always attracted intellectually curious women who gather to socialize and to enjoy programs that keep them connected to the Greensboro community and to each other. In the early years of the organization, the meetings were very formal, with high tea in members' homes. Dress was very elegant and rules of etiquette were stricter than they are today. While much of the rigidity of the early years has gone by the wayside (as in many organizations), the Friday Afternoon Group remains true to the idea of being the best version of oneself.

Yesterday, we had the good fortune to present to the group about the history of Greensboro Daily Photo and what we endeavor to do by publishing a photo a day. The above photo was taken of the women in attendance as the presentation about the people, places, and events of Greensboro was concluding. The meeting was held at the clubhouse at Fountain Manor, just behind St. Pius Catholic Church. The program was well received and members were absolutely delightful to talk to after the program. The finger sandwiches and punch were perfect for the late afternoon hour. We are grateful to have spent the afternoon with this group. Many members, most lifelong residents of Greensboro, gave us wonderful ideas of future photos to take. Afternoons like this are the very reason we continue to maintain Greensboro Daily Photo. Here's to the next 125 years of the Friday Afternoon Group- and, our relationship with them.

Happy Saturday!

NC Global Leaders from France Have Arrived!

Greensboro has a North Carolina Global Leadership (NCGL) Council, which is part of the International Visitor Leadership Program and under the U.S. Department of State. NCGL plans programs and hosts participants from all over the world. Currently, the above NC Global Leadership Council participants are visiting from France. They represent a wide array of cities and regions: Rennes, Auvergne, Clergy-Pontoise, Limoges, Bidart, Nimes, and Southern Brittany. Each participant has been identified as emerging leader in their respective field. The title of their local program this week is "Adapting French University Post-COVID Study Abroad Programming to U.S. Demand and Shaping Sustainable Partnerships." Greensboro resident Beth Sheffield (fourth from the right) has been involved with NCGL since the early 1990's. With her cheerful demeanor, knowledge of Greensboro, and extensive understanding of NCGL, Beth is the perfect person to greet the group and help them with logistics.  They arrived at the PTI Airport yesterday, where this photo was taken.

Greensboro is the last stop on the group's multi-city program.  Over the next few days, they will visit several institutions of higher education, where much of the conversation will focus on the internationalization of higher education. Participants will have many opportunities to engage in rich conversations and develop global partnerships.  If you see anybody from the above group, be sure to give them a big Greensboro welcome. 

Happy Wednesday!

Dogwood Time in Greensboro!

Greensboro's landscapes are enriched by its understory of pink and white dogwoods; and below the dogwoods, the pink and white azaleas. Dogwoods like soil that drains well, shade, and temperatures under 95º.  in 1955, the Greensboro Council of Garden Clubs held a dogwood planting program. Approximately 11,000 dogwoods were planted locally, in an effort to help the city become known as "The Dogwood City."* The average lifespan of a dogwood tree is about 80 years. Many of those dogwoods from "Operation Dogwood" are starting to age out. Plus, as the tree canopy gets cut down, the dogwoods struggle. In 2004, there was again an effort to implement a planning program and every 5th grader in Greensboro received a dogwood seedling to plant. This Arbor Day initiative came with a week-long curriculum for teachers to use in the classroom, in an effort to inspire students to plant their seedlings- and to give them the skills to know how to plant their little dogwoods. Part of this curriculum taught students the benefits of trees and the importance of keeping our shade trees.

Operation Dogwood was such an inspiring program. Let's all consider planting a dogwood for Arbor Day 2023. It is Friday, April 28th. Remember, pink dogwoods are cultivars of white dogwoods and almost always need to started from cuttings of pink trees. Most seeds of pink dogwoods yield white trees. It would be so nice for someone to read this post and take on this initiative; maybe even a student looking for a service learning project.

Here are some organizations that helped with previous "dogwood" initiatives: N.C. Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources; the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Region; N.C. Cooperative Extension Service in Guilford County; Greensboro's Urban Forestry Program; Greensboro's Parks and Recreation Department; Greensboro Beautiful; Guilford County Master Gardeners; Council of Garden Clubs; Davey Tree Service; and many of the local retirement communities. It is always worth asking to see if anyone is interested in helping fund another round of planting dogwoods. It has already been 19 years since the 2004 effort. Come on, Greensboro, we've got this! Do you have a dogwood in your yard? Is it from one from the 1955 or 2004 initiative?

Happy Monday! 

 

* reference and more information in this News and Record article by Karen Neill in 2004. We really miss those articles by her! 

Students Demand Action

Wednesday was a national day of protest. In the above photo, students from the Middle College at UNCG joined the national walkout to raise awareness about gun violence. They are seen at the corner of Spring Garden and Stirling Streets.  The student-led event was peaceful and impactful. At exactly 12:00 noon, students got up from their seats and quietly walked out of school. In civics class, taught by the very talented April Dunovant, students learn not only their rights, but also their responsibilities. They know that the First Amendment of the Constitution gives them the right to peaceably assemble. They also know it is their responsibility to stand up for what they believe.

Our youth of America mourn the senseless loss of lives, especially those of students at school. They are hoping for legislation and action to help end gun violence. Within 40 minutes, the protesting students were back in class and instruction resumed. Some days, it is the learning with peers beyond the classroom, like the above protest, that is remembered well into the future. We're betting (and hoping) some of the students in the above photo become leaders in the Greensboro community.

Happy Friday! 

Love Greensboro

We found a great poster to reflect how we at GDP feel about Greensboro. We got print number 16/30 of the 12 1/2" by 19" poster.  In addition to the heart within the circle graphic, in the green, 31 Greensboro neighborhoods (from Adams Farm to Westerwood) are typed in an ALL CAPS, gray font. Believe it or not, it can be hard to find things with the word "Greensboro" on them. The posters are on sale at Reconsidered Goods. Look in the section with frames and prints- midway back on the left of the store, .

In doing a little more research about lovegreensboro, we found the group began in 2012, with the first online reference through Fox8, posted 9/3, 2012. The article, was entitled, " 'Love Greensboro' group wants to make city better." According to the article, the group was comprised of community leaders, business owners, and volunteers. They worked to bring people together to make Greensboro better and it was open to anyone interested. "Better" seems to have centered around expanding visibility of all the city has to offer, beyond Elm Street. The last post on their Facebook page was 2018, so we're concluding that the organization was viable for about 6 years. There may be a few posters left, if you are interested. We're wondering who designed and printed it. 

Happy Tuesday! For Christians, today is Shrove Tuesday. For revelers, Mardi Gras and Carnaval are in full swing!

#ReconsideredGoods #RG #DGSO

 

The Wednesday Lecture Club

Greensboro Daily Photo had the pleasure of speaking to the Wednesday Lecture Club last week. The Wednesday Lecture Club is a group of women who gather to learn about timely topics while socializing over lunch. The group was organized in the late 1930s by a group of friends who attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Soon, friends from other churches were invited to join the new club. We learned from a News & Record article that, in 1942,  Roy L. Morgan of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, told members of the club of the activities of the agency when they met with Mrs. W.J. Carter at her home on Sunset Drive (reference).  This is an example of the type of programs they offer. A recent speaker was a local author who talked about his book- the harrowing tale of an immigrant. Our program was a slide presentation about the fifteen year history of Greensboro Daily Photo.

Featured in the photo today are Linda Sutton, Program Chair (left); Bonnie McAlister, President (head table, back center in blue);  and other club members. The meeting was held at the Greensboro Country Club. The food was delicious, service outstanding, and the conversation engaging. It is easy to see why group members enjoy each other so much.  We did not miss the opportunity to take a photo to share with the Greensboro community. We were grateful to have been invited to speak and to learn more about the Wednesday Lecture Club! We felt it fitting to feature them on a Wednesday. 

Happy Wednesday!