This is the first post from Rosenwald News in 2021, so Happy New Year to everyone, inside and outside of our Rosenwald community. This past weekend, if you were not aware of it,... — Updated 1/27/2021

Community is like family and, as such, there will be members whose company you enjoy and others that have you wanting to head in the opposite direction. Either way, they are still y... — Updated 10/14/2020

This month, amongst other things, I will introduce you to historic sign #16 – Ms. Mat's and Ms. Dot's store. We will take the scenic route, for, as always, there are added... — Updated 9/23/2020

Historical sign #9, from The African American Storyline Project, is posted on the side of what once was "Mr. Jip's Store." It is a blue house off Mills Avenue in Brevard that is... — Updated 8/19/2020

The Rise & Shine family is practicing the Rise & Shine motto: Harambee.  Harambee is a Swahili word that literally means, “all pull together.” Rise & Shine tutors are... — Updated 4/22/2020

I am downsizing, packing, sorting, giving away and selling things. It feels a bit surreal to be doing this in the middle of a pandemic. At other times, it feels like the perfect... — Updated 4/8/2020

This week Wednesday was April Fools' Day. I wish that everything that we are experiencing was some crazy, messed up April Fools' joke. In poor taste, but still, we'd know, as bad as... — Updated 4/1/2020

This is week two of atypical news to report. From Rosenwald to Rosman, from Sapphire to Glade Creek, and the outer edges of Transylvania County and all of our many interior... — Updated 3/25/2020

I almost wrote in to The Transylvania Times to say that I didn't have any Rosenwald News for the week. Something in me kept hesitating, though, and what I realized is the news and... — Updated 3/18/2020

This is the first that I am writing here for 2020, so a Happy New Year to each and every one of you. I will begin with an invitation that comes via representatives from the NAACP,... — Updated 1/24/2020

The DFR was hopping on Friday night, Dec. 20. The occasion was a "Black On White" dance party. If you don't know me well enough by now, one of the things that I enjoy creating, or... — Updated 1/2/2020

A couple of weeks ago, we witnessed history in the making with the Mary C. Jenkins Community Center (MCJCC) receiving Brevard City Council's approval to move forward with a 2020... — Updated 11/20/2019

I held my breath last Halloween Thursday, hoping that the rain would make way to deliver clear, or at least, cloudy skies, so trick or treaters could venture out. We certainly... — Updated 11/6/2019

We are in countdown mode for the completion of the CLG Grant Survey of African American Communities in Transylvania County. The findings will be shared from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,... — Updated 9/11/2019

Sometimes, there is seemingly no news, although I know that it is happening all of the time, and other times, there is a wealth of news pouring in, including the photographs to... — Updated 7/3/2019

Where does one start when you’ve spent a whole lifetime with someone and you are called upon to maybe pick a few standout moments? Wendell Johnstone did just that this week in rem... — Updated 6/12/2019

Last week, there was a volunteer celebration at the Transylvania County Library, sponsored by United Way. The Rosenwald community was represented, along with many other wonderful... — Updated 5/9/2019

We have a few items for the calendar, so grab a pen or pencil and jot these dates down. This morning, put on your walking shoes and join us for a stroll around the community. We... — Updated 5/1/2019

Starting next month, join us in Rosenwald for our "Out and About" community walks, which are geared primarily to those who live within the neighborhood, and who might enjoy company... — Updated 4/24/2019

Last week, we had out-of-town company. I am referring to our mountain home community. Visit our area all year round. This may delight you. This may aggravate you. You may wonder... — Updated 4/17/2019

This week, I felt that there was so much good news and wonderful things happening that I almost didn't know where to start. I welcome problems like that. Life is so good, you don't... — Updated 4/3/2019

Recently, behind the scenes, we had what I considered to be a big day. I'm not a grant writer by profession, but I tried my hand at it last year for areas of interest that would... — Updated 3/20/2019

The Rev. Jeremy Franklin will be the guest speaker for the fifth Sunday this month at Bethel "A" Baptist Church. The church continues its 100th anniversary celebration (1919 to... — Updated 3/13/2019

We are in our final week of Black History month and, like the rest of the country, we have taken the time to honor and attend to black history, especially right here in our own... — Updated 2/27/2019