As African American cemeteries across the country face challenges due to neglect and encroachment, there’s a growing movement to restore these spaces and preserve Black history. Volunteers are leading this work at the Historic Odd Fellows Cemetery in Winston-Salem.
Joycelyn Johnson, who represented Winston-Salem’s East Ward for 16 years, first on the board of aldermen and then the city council, died Tuesday of natural causes, a family member said.
Joycelyn Johnson, who represented Winston-Salem’s East Ward for 16 years, first on the board of aldermen and then the city council, died Tuesday of natural causes, a family member said.