Photo Galleries
- Latin Kings, BCC Joint Media Breifing
- SEEDS/DIG Visit the BCC
- FLOC Rally at Reynolds Shareholders Meeting
- A Conversation on Black-Brown Coalitions
- Rally Against Police Brutality
- IBM Stockholders Action
- BCC Board Retreat
- William Chafe Lecture: Civilities and Civil Rights
- Rev. Jackson's Media Conference
- Community Dialogue on Education Town Hall Meeting
Latin Kings, BCC Joint Media Breifing
photographed by Lewis Brandon
photos taken on
Jun. 30, 2008
The Almighty Latino Kings and Queens Nation (also known as the Latin Kings Gang), the Beloved Community Center of Greensboro, area pastors and several African American and Latino community leaders held a media briefing on Monday, June 30, 2008, at 10:30 AM, at Faith Community Church to call for peace and unity in the work against racist injustice. Read more about the growing relationship between the BCC and the Latin Kings in the article "Sharing the table" or join in the conversation on our online discussion board.
SEEDS/DIG Visit the BCC
photographed by Lewis Brandon
photos taken on
Jun. 11, 2008
A delegation of fifteen young people from SEEDS (South Eastern Efforts Developing Sustainable Spaces) in Durham, North Carolina joined the BCC in working on its community garden. The young people, in the DIG (Durham Inner-City Gardeners) program, brought their experience and enthusiasm to the effort of creating garden beds. Working with Rev. Nelson Johnson and Wray Norwood of the BCC, the group was able to prepare the plot for planting and then join us for our weekly community meeting. Many thanks to these wonderful and powerful young people.
FLOC Rally at Reynolds Shareholders Meeting
photographed by Kyle Lambelet and Lewis Brandon
photos taken on
May. 6, 2008
The Beloved Community Center joined with labor unions, community members, activists and organizers, and religious leaders to stand in solidarity with farm workers in their struggle for justice in the fields of North Carolina. In a display of black, brown, and white unity, protesters rallied outside while a delegation addressed stockholders inside. We heard powerful speeches from several representatives of the various communties that were there to support. While Winston-Salem Police (paid by Reynolds) attempted to silence protesters, the energy was high and a powerful statement was made in support of farm workers.
A Conversation on Black-Brown Coalitions
photographed by Arletha Jowers and Erica Mayo
photos taken on
Apr. 29, 2008
Students in Dr. Sherry Giles research methods course at Guilford College, in cooperation with the BCC, conducted a research project on perceptions of Black-Brown Relationships. After the students presented their findings, community members broke up into Black, Brown, and white caucuses to challenges and opportunities in improving relationships and building coalitions.
Rally Against Police Brutality
photographed by Kyle Lambelet
photos taken on
Apr. 29, 2008
Members of the BCC joined with other members of the Greensboro community to call for an end to police brutality. The October 22nd Coalition organized the Rally and Speakout in response to the fourth death related to police violence in Greensboro-High Point in 2008. Read the News and Record article here: "Group calls for end to police brutality"
IBM Stockholders Action
photographed by Kyle Lambelet
photos taken on
Apr. 29, 2008
Marilyn Baird, SFLCA Coordinator, led a delegation from the BCC to Charlotte to stand with workers calling for a stop to the offshoring of US jobs and unbridled executive pentions. After picketing outside the Charlotte Convention Center, participants gathered for a rally.
BCC Board Retreat
photographed by Lewis Brandon
photos taken on
Apr. 11, 2008 — Apr. 12, 2008
The Beloved Community Center staff, board, and some volunteers went to Dudley Inn in Kernersville for a weekend of retreat, deepening our relationships to one another and our commitment to the work. During the course of our day and a half retreat, over 35 board members, staff members, volunteers, and community partners joined our circle of discussion. We truly had an intergenerational gathering, from 16 year old teens to almost 80 year old seniors. Everybody's contribution was so meaningful and so important, including written reports, rich working group discussions, spiritual practices, sharing personal stories, poetry, music and priceless bonding and fellowship.
William Chafe Lecture: Civilities and Civil Rights
photographed by Lewis Brandon
photos taken on
Apr. 10, 2008
Dr. William Chafe spoke at the Central Library about his book, Civilities and Civil Rights, as part of the "It's All About Greensboro Series." The event drew a full house and included Q&A afterwards where Chafe was asked about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the role of the progressive mystique in Greensboro today.
Rev. Jackson's Media Conference
photographed by Lewis Brandon
photos taken on
Mar. 30, 2008
After preaching at New Light Baptist Church, Rev. Jesse Jackson along with several area pastors including host pastor Rev. Cardes Brown and the BCC's Rev. Nelson Johnson to address the media. He shared a wide range of views, including his sense that the Truth and Reconciliation process is growing as a useful tool for achieving racial justice in our communities.
Community Dialogue on Education Town Hall Meeting
photographed by Lewis Brandon
photos taken on
Mar. 30, 2008
While many in Guilford County have been talking about what qualities would be good for a new superintendent, the Community Dialogue on Education took the moment as an opportunity to engage in a discussion of the goals of education. The CDE held a Town Hall Meeting that was attended by over 50 community members and engaged in a rich discussion.