| This year, we’re bringing the spirit of WE RISE & WIN Together to communities nationwide through a series of regional gatherings. In early May, the WE in the world team was honored to join community members in Winston-Salem for our first regional gathering centering on our Better Ancestor initiative. Together, we explored what it means to create lasting change and live in ways our future generations will be proud of. Rooted in honesty and reflection, we asked: - How do we make sense of this moment
- How do we honor those who came before us?
- How do we chart a bold path that embodies what it means to be better ancestors?
A Resilience in Our Roots
How Reclaiming Our History Can Guide Us Today
By: Andrew Martin, WE in the World
The streets of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, hold an inspiring and heartbreaking story. It’s a city shaped by the brilliance of Black innovation and deeply scarred by policies of erasure. Yet despite generations of systemic injustice, what endures most powerfully is resilience. Today, artists, historians, and youth leaders are restoring erased narratives and reimagining the future. Murals, oral history projects, and cultural festivals bring forward the voices that were once silenced. The story of Winston-Salem’s Black community is not just about loss; it’s about legacy, resistance, and rebirth. It reminds us that while structures may fall, community roots run deep, and new growth is always possible from those roots. Read the full blog here. The full digest is available to read here. Grab a cup of coffee and settle into the WE RISE & WIN Together digest. | 
