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Media Content

Along with written analyses, CSEM produces media content on multiple platforms, including documentaries on YouTube, podcasts and more. Watch this space for more information, featuring the latest insights around economic mobility in Forsyth County.

Videos

WSSU Center for the Study of Economic Mobility: clip from "Rigged" documentary 


 


 

CSEM was presented the Breaking Barriers Award by the City of Winston-Salem



 

CSEM and Tate Consulting go big with a transformative academy.


Bus Stop Jobs is a documentary about a day in the life of a bus rider.


 



Podcasts

A Discussion about CSEM's Involvement in Community Engagement and Research.
A Conversation with Calvin Patterson of Dignity Justified and CSEM Associate Director Alvin Atkinson

 


How Does CSEM Act Differently Than Other Research Centers? 
A Conversation with Professors Edward Lopez of Western Carolina University and CSEM Director Craig Richardson


Radio

Craig Richardson

CSEM, New America offer solutions to help homebuyers secure American Dream

WRAL.com

Winston-Salem State University’s Center for the Study of Economic Mobility Director Craig Richardson, who helped lead his organization’s mortgage research with New America


  Picture of Craig Richardson and Zach Blizard

WFDD conducts in-depth interview with CSEM on their housing report

WFDD

CSEM Research Manager Zach Blizard and Director Craig Richardson were recently interviewed by WFDD’s David Ford about their research into the barriers for home ownership in East Winston.


  Home owner

CSEM research on first-time homebuyers’ program highlighted on local NPR radio station

WFDD

Newly released data show that a long-time program that helps Black Forsyth County renters become homeowners is bearing fruit.


Two women in a book club

Circle of strength supported by CSEM especially important in pandemic days

WFDD

In 2018, eleven Black women volunteered to come together over eight weeks to share, learn, support one another, and to find out more about how systemic poverty has impacted their lives.


 A house with junk in front of it

New study analyzes soaring home displacement rates in Forsyth County 

WFDD

Over the past decade, Forsyth County has made some unflattering national news. A 2015 Harvard University study revealed its status as having the third-worst economic mobility in the U


 a woman at a bus stop

WFDD radio interview: Profs. Smith and Richardson reveal transportation’s role in economic mobility

WFDD 

Winston-Salem State University geography professor Russell Smith and economics professor Craig Richardson were recently interviewed by WFDD's David Ford. The WSSU professors discussed  transportation and inequity in Forsyth County and its special challenges.


 Craig Richardson speaking

Local economist assesses New York Times’ take on Winston-Salem

WFDD

A recent article in the New York Times, Why Midsize Cities Struggle to Catch Up to Superstar Cities, has put Winston-Salem in the national spotlight. But based on the reaction it’s received thus far from local residents and an increasingly vocal group of public officials, some are wondering whether the story got it right.



Television

Zagros Sadjadi

A CSEM regional economist warns against panic buying

WXII News 12

As we move into the winter months, an economics professor said it’s important for people to not start buying up and hoarding everyday


 a bus

How public transit affects African-Americans' upward mobility

Spectrum News

He doesn't have access to a car. Goodman, 19, has to start his day hours before his shift to catch the #87 bus at the city's Transportation Center...