Day 23: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Dr. Manderline Scales was a long-time educator and advocate for human and family rights in Forsyth County. Scales began her career at Atkins High School, becoming one of four Black teachers to integrate the predominately white Parkland High School in 1966. After more than twenty years of teaching with Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, Scales served for three decades in various positions at Winston-Salem State Un…iversity (WSSU). She is credited for starting the first Spanish program for local high schools and WSSU students. Scales was also involved in numerous civic and community organizations and served on countless boards. Scales passed away in 2019. The Depot Street Renaissance mural by Leo Rucker represents the contributions of just a few of the many individuals, businesses and institutions that made the neighborhood that is now the Innovation Quarter a prestigious community and a thriving hub of Black enterprise. Visit the mural on 7th Street between Research Pkwy and Vine St: https://bit.ly/3oP4gVo #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2022 #BHM2022 #bhm #blm #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blacklivesmatter #blackhistory #history ? Winston-Salem Journal | JournalNow