High Point University Gives A Big Boost To Historic ‘Black Wall Street District’

The City of High Point is very lucky to have High Point University – which educates a lot of youngsters, draws worldwide attention to the city and, oh yeah, is also known for its year-round charitable and service work that helps the city, the county and the region.

In another big gift that helps the city out, High Point University is donating $250,000 to Business High Point in order to support local minority entrepreneurs and to help develop the Washington Street Historic District in the city.

University President Nido Qubein said on Monday, Jan. 20, the donation honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of creating a “beloved community” for all residents…

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