Human Relations Celebrating Cultural Awareness Month During September

     "Two festivals and a forum for high school students on race relations highlight the city’s observance of Cultural Awareness Month during September. 

        On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Human Relations Commission is holding its annual International Village cultural festival, from noon to 8 p.m. in Corpening Plaza.  Cultures from all over the world will be showcased and celebrated through music, dancing, fashion shows, food, arts and crafts vendors, and information booths.

        On Saturday, Sept. 13, the city is a sponsor of Fiesta, the Hispanic League's annual Hispanic cultural festival, in downtown Winston-Salem from noon to 7 p.m. Admission is free and will include Hispanic entertainment, food and merchandise vendors. The city will have a tent with information from multiple departments to share with the public.

        On Thursday, Sept. 25, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and Forsyth Country Day School administrators will welcome participants to the annual Student Race Relations Forum, to be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Forsyth Country Day School, 5501 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Students from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County high schools will discuss their perspectives on the state of race relations.

        For more information about these events or Cultural Awareness Month, call City Link 311."

A Press Release