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MOTHER
The strength of a mother is as the power of thousands who stand behind her. MOTHER Black, beautiful intuitive and strong The matriarch, the stabilizer, the earth's backbone From the beginning she excels determined to survive In her womb the seed of trillions through the ages she will provide Unfazed by obstacles perpetual is her drive Kings, Queens all royalty alike are inherently in her blood line Against all odds she presses on not a moment does her love wane
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She looks down through the annals of time and realize she must maintain Her aura of invincibility her spirit of strong will Her disposition of I will succeed regardless of the mountainous hills She is black, bold and beautiful her strength personified from birth She is the matriarch, she is
our mother The backbone of the earth! ~ Mitchell M. Gissendanner Happy Mother’s Day TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
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NC LEGISLATIVE UPDATE worst recession since the Great Depression. http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/04/10/2815697/triangle-joblessrate-falls-to.html#storylink=cpy HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER
THE RALEIGH REPORT: News from the NC General Assembly JOB CREATION AND MEDICAID
Efforts to privatize Department of Commerce and Medicaid Governor McCrory proposed his plan to privatize much of the Department of Commerce by creating a public-private partnership that addresses North Carolina’s economy. This announcement comes just days after the Governor’s plan to also privatize Medicaid. My concern regarding these privatization measures is that they run the risk of diverting taxpayer dollars to supplement private companies and their shareholders. Whatever steps are taken, it is my hope that the administration’s plan for reform will not limit North Carolina patients’ access to health care or restrict any opportunities to generate programs that will strengthen and expand our workforce.
VOTER ID
Hearings and committee vote scheduled on Voter ID House lawmakers scheduled two hearings on Voter ID, one of which was open to the public. The House Elections Committee met for an earlier discussion to continue mapping out a plan to approve legislation that will require North Carolina voters to present multiple forms of governmentissued identification. The public hearing continued with supporters and those opposed both expressing their opinions on the measure, which is expected to have a committee vote by this week.
HB 719: House parts ways with Senate on education reform House leaders Wednesday unveiled an education reform package that differs substantially from a proposal backed by Senate leadership. House Bill 719, the Education Improvement Act of 2013, is backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Reps. Bryan Holloway, R-Stokes, and Rick Glazier, D-Cumberland. Earlier in the day, the Senate Education Committee approved Senate Bill 361, the Excellent Public Schools Act of 2013, authored by Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger. http://www.wral.com/house-parts-ways-with-senate-on-educationreform/12328235/ HB 603: “Equal Pay Act” Ensures Equal Pay For Same Work For NC Women, Men Dozens of women visiting North Carolina lawmakers are cheering proposed legislation seeking to ensure men and women get paid the same for the same amount and type of work. Advocates associated with North Carolina Women United attended a lobbying day Tuesday at the Legislative Building in Raleigh. They talked with lawmakers about the group’s agenda, which includes improving health care access, promoting economic self-sufficiency and protecting women from violence. http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/Equal-Pay-Act-Ensures-Equal-PayFor-Same-Work-For-NC-Women-Men-202227631.html Please contact me or my office if I can be of any assistance.
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THE EQUAL PAY ACT
Democrats introduce House Bill 603 On National Equal Pay Day, Democrats introduced House Bill 603 entitled, “The Equal Pay Act.” The measure states that employers are no longer allowed to pay women a lower rate than men when they work “in the same establishment for the same quantity and quality of the same classification of work.” North Carolina is currently one of only eight states with no laws or protections for equal pay. Women currently earn 81 cents on the dollar in comparison to their male colleagues. The bill was immediately referred to the House Rules Committee, a common move for leaders to dispose of bills without a hearing or debate.
THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT
Education reform bill unveiled in the House House Democratic Leader Larry Hall, along with fellow members, unveiled an education reform bill, ‘The Education Improvement Act of 2013’ that will serve as a performance model and moderate approach for educators’ career status on a probationary/non-probationary system. The bill differs from the Senate version by not eliminating teacher tenure, with the exception of those with poor evaluations.
House Democratic Leader Larry D. Hall (left) participated on a four member panel, which included (pictured above left to right) U.S. RepresentativeJohn Sarbanes (D-Md), U.S. Representative David Price (D-NC), and Anita Earls, Executive Director of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, at the "Big Money vs. Grassroots Democracy: Empowering Citizens to Take Back Their Government" event on January 31st.
MEDIA MATTERS Triangle jobless rate falls to lowest level in more than 4 years The Triangle’s job market saw a huge and unexpected drop in unemployment, and a corresponding surge in job growth, according to February data issued in April. The region’s jobless rate dropped to 7.2 percent in February, from 7.7 percent just a month earlier. That’s the lowest unemployment rate since December 2008, when the nation was roiled by the www.spectacularmag.com
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ANTHONY HAMILTON
GIVING YOU THE ‘BEST OF ME’ Anthony Hamilton’s voice just keeps getting better with time. The Grammy Award winner’s arresting voice—a favorite staple on the scene since 2003—recently provided the perfect accompaniment to Jill Scott’s earthy vocals on the captivating duet “So in Love.” Their dynamic pairing also set a record: 18 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Urban Adult Contemporary chart, tying with Maxwell for the most consecutive weeks atop the tally. The single, in turn, helped propel Scott’s album, The Light of the Sun, to a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Now on the heels of that smash hit, Hamilton is igniting even more buzz. It’s for his new single “Pray For Me,” recently the No. 1 most added single at urban adult radio. The soul-stirring, Babyface-produced track is the second single from his fourth studio album, Back to Love. The December 2011 release is the follow-up to his 2008 gold-certified, No. 1-debuting album, The Point of It All (So So Def/Zomba Label Group). The release marks his first album for the newly restructured RCA Records—and signals the eagerly anticipated next chapter in the multi-talented singer/songwriter’s evolving career. “Having children,” says the father of five, including two-year-old twins, “gives you another burst of energy, a new perspective. Back to Love stems from that energy.” On November 2, 2010, Hamilton and his wife Tarsha welcomed twin boys. He is also the father of Anthony (22), Romeiro (20), and Tristen (15). On his official Facebook page on June 11, 2012, Hamilton announced the birth of another son, Princeton Harris Hamilton. That energy pulsates throughout Hamilton’s first single “Woo,” a feel-good, up-tempo ode to a woman whose sexiness stops men in their tracks. Also produced by Babyface, “Woo is just another way of saying ‘Good God almighty or Lord have mercy,” says Hamilton with a laugh. “You’re minding your business, and lo and behold a woo walks by who messes up your whole focus.” Hamilton’s focus for Back to Love, however, was definitely clear: crafting a broader, more energetic sound without compromising his soul-drenched vocals, engaging melodies and lyrical imagery. Aiding him on that mission was his longtime producer and “So in Love” collaborator Kelvin Wooten, Salaam Remi, Jerry Wonda and, for the first time, industry legend Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. “Some people write songs to be hits,” says Hamilton, a skillful songwriter in his own right. “Some people write songs because they love it … and that brings a different feeling to the music. I was looking for the latter. That’s why working on this album was so liberating.” Among the Hamilton-described “firecrackers and life-reflecting ANTHONY HAMILTON continues on page 10 www.spectacularmag.com
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ANTHONY HAMILTON CONTINUES songs” comprising Back to Love are the OutKast-influenced “Sucka For You” and “Best of Me” – both invigorating examples of the singer’s rejuvenation. His reflective nature is embraced on “Never Let Go,” a duet with singer/songwriter Keri Hilson and “Life Has a Way,” originally written for the movie “Pursuit of Happyness.” While on “Pray for Me,” the emotional lyrics about a lost love (“Dear God/If you’re listening now/I need you to do a thing for me … I need you to bring her back to me”) and gospel-influenced melody are signature Hamilton. Overall, Back to Love showcases Hamilton’s distinctive, multi-faceted voice. “There are different tones in my voice that people have fallen in love with; I can go hard or real soft,” says the singer. “I pay attention to that.” Back to Love has been nominated a Grammy for Best R&B Album and “Pray for Hamilton and Marsha Ambrosius (above) are joining Sanaa Lathan, Me” has been nominated for Best R&B Song. Anthony Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long and more in the upcoming sequel to Fans began paying attention to Hamilton “The Best Man,” titled “The Best Man Holiday” due to be released November in 2002, when he sang the infectious hook on 15, 2013. the Nappy Roots’ “Po’ Folks.” That performance netted the singer the first of 10 Grammy nominations for Warren-penned “Do You Feel Me,” while his songs “Struggle No best rap/sung collaboration—and a new label, Jermaine More” and “Can’t Let Go” appeared on the “Daddy’s Little Girls” Dupri’s So So Def imprint. soundtrack. His international fame came through “Freedom” After signing with So So Def, Hamilton scored a platinum from the soundtrack album of Django Unchained co-written and debut with Coming From Where I’m From in 2003, featuring sung as a duo with indie soul singer Elayna Boynton. the chart-topping hit “Charlene.” Two years later, he returned Anthony Hamilton and Marsha Ambrosius are joining with gold-certified sophomore set Ain’t Nobody Worryin’, Sanaa Lathan, Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long and which spun off the No. 1 hit “Can’t Let Go.” Then in 2008 came more in the upcoming sequel to “The Best Man,” titled “The The Point of It All, which elicited USA Today’s declaration that Best Man Holiday.” According to Director Malcolm D. Lee, the Hamilton is “one of the genre’s rare singers.” Hamilton won two are performing a classic song in the movie, slated to arrive his first Grammy Award in 2009 for his collaboration on Al in theaters on November 15th. Green’s “You Got the Love I Need.” In addition to giving back through music, Hamilton particA Charlotte, NC native, Hamilton started singing in his church’s ipates in various national and local outreach initiatives. He curchoir at age ten. He attended South Mecklenburg High School rently serves as the national spokesperson for Court Appointed where he sang in their award winning choir under the direction of Special Advocates (CASA). CASA is a nonprofit organization Mark Setzer. In 1993, he left Charlotte and headed to New York City, dedicated to raising awareness of the growing number of where he signed with Andre Harrell’s Uptown Records. In 2000, he African-American children in the foster care system and joined soul singer D’Angelo’s international tour in promotion of the recruiting volunteers to advocate for foster children. An Voodoo album, on which he was a backup singer. adoptee himself, Hamilton notes, “What you make happen for Hamilton’s natural talent— rich, soul-steeped vocals somebody else, God will make happen for you. breathing sonorous life into emotion-packed lyrics—has The consummate performer, Hamilton recently completed earned him a reputation as an “artist’s artist.” He counts guest a sold-out European tour, which included stops in London, stints on a diverse roster of projects from Dr. Dre and Young Paris, Amsterdam, and Sweden, among others. Hamilton says Jeezy to Keyshia Cole, Josh Turner, Santana and John Rich (Big the immense reception to “So in Love”—and now “Pray For & Rich). Between his own album sales and collaborations, Me”—shows that “R&B is about to be the new mainstream. Hamilton has sold more than 19.6 million albums. Real music is coming back.” His resume also includes performing a virtual duet of “Buon And who better to deliver that message than Anthony Natale” alongside Nat King Cole for The Nat King Cole Holiday Hamilton? His national headlining tour is coming to the Collection and a cameo appearance in the Oscar-nominated film Durham Performing Arts Center on June 8 with Eric Benet and “American Gangster” starring Denzel Washington in 2007. Marcus Canty. Hamilton also performed the soundtrack’s lead song, the Diane (Source: http://www.anthonyhamilton.com; http://en.wikipedia.org) 10
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DURHAM CENTER FOR SENIOR LIFE HOSTS ITS THIRD ANNUAL LEGACY AWARDS BREAKFAST DURHAM, NC - The Durham Center for Senior Life’s third annual Legacy Breakfast Awards is a great way to show support for their Adult Day Health and Family Caregiver Support Services.May is Older Americans Month and this year’s benefit promises to be an exceptional event. The event will take place at The Cotton Room Golden Belt on Thursday, May 2nd from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Our Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Don Shea, along with light music by Barney Branch, Saxophonist and piano accompanist, will provide a great atmosphere as we honor some of Durham’s exceptional people who have unselfishly contributed to the well-being of older adults. Founded in 1949 as the Golden Age Society to provide neighborhood clubs for seniors, the agency received its first Older Americans Act grant in 1966, and officially changed its name in 1968 to the Council for Senior Citizens and then again in 2010 to the Durham Center for Senior Life (DCSL). Today, the Durham Center for Senior Life, which is an independent non-profit organization, is designated by the State of North Carolina as a Center of Excellence. With four senior centers, including the downtown Durham Center for Senior Life, the DCSL offers a wide array of programs and services for older adults. Servicesinclude congregate meals, transportation, health promotion, caregiver support services, information, referral, and case assistance. In addition, the DCSL operates the only Adult Day Health Center in Durham.Programs and exercise classes contribute to health and wellness education. Durham Center for Senior Life’s Legacy Awards Breakfast recognizes individuals and institutions that are making positive and lasting impacts on the lives of older adults in Durham as well as the community.The Legacy Award recipients represent a wide range of community involvement. This year we are recognizing Mrs. Trish Robertson, Philanthropist ; Ernie Mills, CEO and Founder of Durham Rescue Mission; Dr. Joe Harvard, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Durham and Mitchell Heflin, MD, Geriatrician, Duke University Hospital The indelible legacies they leave has spanned decades. Each of these honorees envisioned, worked for, inspired and achieved a better Durham within their lifetimes! We continue to see Durham’s corporate citizens invest in this community through charitable gifts, volunteerism and community collaboration. This year DCSL recognizes Mechanics and Farmers Bank as the Champion for Seniors Award for their commitment to Durham and especiallyits support of senior-serving organizations.Our Inspiration Award is a DCSL staff-selected award that acknowledges Mr. John Smith, DCSL Artist and Volunteer. And finally we have added a new award. The Ann Johnson Society Award for Philanthropy will be presented to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Wilson. The Wilsons are the largest individual donors supporting services at the Durham Center for Senior Life. TRISH ROBERTSON Trish and Robbie Robertson are dedicated and energetic volunteers. Trish was co-chair, with John Lucas, of the Capital Campaign Committee from December 2001 until the successful completion of the $1.5 million goal in 2006. Robbie, as a most supportive husband, took many phone calls, delivered many messages and helped to build contacts for the campaign. Together, they are a strong team and a strong force for seniors in Durham. www.spectacularmag.com
From the campaign’s Kick-Off Breakfast to the Grand Opening Ceremony of Durham Center for Senior Life, Trish always kept a positive attitude and remained open to any and all new ideas. She is the kind of leader that leads with both her heart and her head. Her ability to channel her mind and energy to meet the goal her heart desires is legendary among members of the campaign committee. Trish, with Robbie’s full support, was a driving force in building this senior center. As beneficiaries of this husband and wife team, Durham Center for Senior Life has prospered. Contacts developed in the community by the Robertson’s are still strong and actively involved in the DCSL. The Tree of Life which recognizes donors is the result of their hard work. The legacy they have developed benefits all of Durham’s senior citizens. JOSEPH SHERWOOD HARVARD, III Pastor Joseph Harvard has been at the First Presbyterian Church in Durham, North Carolina, for 32 years. Previously, he served congregations in Atlanta, Georgia, Tallahassee, Florida, and Louisville, Kentucky. The son of a Presbyterian pastor, Harvard graduated from Dreher High School in Columbus, SC in 1959 and earned a B.A. degree from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC, where he was on a basketball scholarship. A graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary (CTS) in Decatur, Georgia, Joe is serving on the Board of Trustees of CTS. He also Pastor Harvard has degrees from Yale and the University of Basel in Switzerland. He received a Merrill Fellowship to study at Harvard University in 1989 and was a Campbell Scholar at Columbia Theological Seminary in 2001. In May 2006, Pastor Harvard delivered the baccalaureate address at St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, NC and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. Reverend Harvard is active in the community. In September 2005 he co-convened an Interfaith Hurricane Relief Task Force for Durham County to oversee and help coordinate the efforts of local agencies and faith communities assisting individuals and families relocating to Durham after the devastating gulf coast hurricanes. In 2004, he received the Freedom Award from the Durham Branch of the NAACP. He received the Keeper of the Dream Award presented by the Martin Luther King Jr. Steering Committee of Durham and the Edna Spaulding Award for leadership in the community. He is cochair of the Racial Understanding Committee. For 18 years, he was chairman of the Board at The Forest at Duke. He has served as president of Durham Congregations in Action. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Durham Regional Hospital and chaired the Community Services Committee. He presently serves on the Board of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke and the Duke University Legacy Breakfast continues on page 13
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LEGACY BREAKFAST CONTINUES Health Systems Community Advisory Board. He has been active in the Urban Ministry program of the Presbyterian Church, USA, for more than 30 years. Reverend Harvard is married to Carlisle Harvard. They have two children and two granddaughters. Reverend Harvard is still an avid basketball fan. DR. ERNIE MILLS
Dr. and Mrs. Ernie Mills work as a team to implement the directions of service that God calls them to give. Through answering these calls, Dr. Mills has become an effective visionary and is dedicated to helping others. In November 1974, he opened Durham Rescue Mission which is now Durham’s oldest and largest shelter providing counseling, long-term shelter, and vocational training to an average of 350 men, women, and children each day, Mills 365 days a year. The mission of Durham Rescue Mission is to use the power of Jesus Christ to meet the needs of the whole person: spiritual, educational, emotional, physical, social, and vocational, so that those who are hurting may become fully functioning members of society. From the humble beginnings in 1972 of providing safe shelter for 12 men, the ministry has continued to grow and has five campuses in the Triangle area. The men’s ministry has expanded to provide shelter for over 100 men. Ernie Mills is dedicated to serving those in the community who need help and the power of Jesus in their lives. Dr. Mills serves men, women, children, and families’ as he lives out God’s call upon his life.
DR. MITCH HEFLIN Dr. Mitch Heflin has long been associated with Durham Center for Senior Life (DCSL). He was on the Board of Directors during the important analysis stage of senior citizen needs in Durham, which directly led to the building of Durham Center for Senior Life. Dr. Heflin also was a volunteer on the Capitol Campaign Committee to raise the $7.5 million needed to design and construct the building. In his consistent quest to serve the elderly, he has collaborated with DCSL for educational programs to benefit geriatric physicians, caregivers for the infirm elderly and understanding of community service providers in the barriers that the elderly face every day. His clinical interests include a Comprehensive geriatric assessment Heflin in the elderly, depression, dementia/memory loss, failure to thrive, fall assessment, clinical education, appropriate prescribing In his own words, Dr. Heflin states: “My research is focused on
the issues surrounding decisions to perform cancer screening procedures in older adults. In recent work, we have investigated the impact of comorbid illness on receipt of mammography, clinical breast examination, Pap smear, and fecal occult blood testing. We are also completing work on a nationwide survey of primary care physicians inquiring about their intentions to offer cancer screening tests to older adults, specifically examining the role of health status on this decision. Future directions of this line of research include: 1) Clinical trials of cancer screening in older adults, 2) The impact of education of providers and patients on rates of receipt of screening, 3) defining patient preferences for screening. I am also interested in the development of novel educational curricula in geriatrics for all types and levels of providers. Specifically, through my Geriatrics academic Career Award from the Department of Health and Human Services, I hope to examine the efficacy of several new educational programs. At this time, we have developed a comprehensive curriculum in Geriatrics for the medical school, a course in EBM in Geriatrics for fellows and a fellowship rotation entitled “Academic Geriatrics.” He received his MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1994 and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Duke University Medical Center in 1997. He was a fellow in the Ambulatory Care Unit, was Chief Resident at Duke University Medical Center from 1997-1998. He served in Geriatric Medicine at Duke University Medical Center from 1998-2000. April/May 2013
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LAWRENCE & ARTELIA PERRY SCHOLARSHIP FUND PLANS FIRST ANNUAL LEGACY LUNCHEON DURHAM - The Board of Directors of the Lawrence & Artelia Perry Scholarship Fund (L&APSF), will sponsor the 1st Annual L&APSF Legacy Luncheon to honor persons in Durham and vicinity who walk in the pathways of faith, family, history, and love (the axiom of the Scholarship Fund), and to provide funds to maintain the Scholarship Fund. This event will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:30 a.m. at the Washington Duke Inn, 3001 Cameron Blvd., Durham. During this inaugural luncheon, the L&ASF Board will honor senior ministers’ wives and widows who have served the Durham community for many years alongside their husbands as dedicated partners and who continue to provide inspiration to the faith community. The L&APSF will acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of twelve (12) women have made to the special legacy of the minister’s spouse: Mrs. Priscilla Cheek, Mrs. Myrtle
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Cunningham, Mrs. Sylvia Elam, Mrs. Lorrine Lynch, Mrs. Juanita B. Davis, Mrs. Esther T. High, Mrs. Annie Melvin, Mrs. Peggy Miller, Mrs. Bena Mitchell, Mrs. Doris Perry, Mrs. Artelia M. Perry, and Mrs. Martha V. Thorpe. The L&APSF, an IRS 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 2011 to provide annual support for meritorious, needy students at Bennett College, Livingstone College, and North Carolina Central University. For academic year 2012-2013, the Scholarship Fund provided over $6,800.00 to these institutions for students’ incidental expenses, which were necessary for full participation in the academic program. Tickets are $35.00. To purchase tickets or to make a tax-deductible contribution, go to www.perryscholarshipfund.com or contact Dr. Joyce Perry Edwards, Chair of the L&ASF Board of Directors at 919-908-0153.
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WHAT’S UP DOC? by Dr. Sharon Elliott-Bynum RN, BSN, MA, PhD
FIT AND FABULOUS IN 2013 CAARE’S WELLNESS AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Let’s face it…on New Year’s Day most of us made some resolution to do better than we have in the past. The number one New Year’s resolution is…you guessed it…”I am going to lose weight.” We understand that your intentions are noble; however no one really presents you with a roadmap to success. So I made a resolution to create a program to assist you in becoming fit and fabulous in 2013. CAARE, located at 214 Broadway Street in Durham, is dedicated to addressing health disparities throughout our local communities and wishes to continue to expand in the areas of nutrition and fitness. CAARE established a free clinic and wellness center for the uninsured population of Durham County and the surrounding counties. The clinic has been designed to address health disparities through education, access, and assisting with improving health outcomes throughout the underserved population. We currently have the capacity to provide programs for the five areas of health disparities: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, HIV, obesity and cancer. Because we understand that exercise can serve as a protective factor against many diseases, we aim to utilize our exercise programs to educate, refer, and assist the women who attend. We have established a variety of weekly exercise classes that serve many women. These free classes which include Zumba, Line Dance, senior aerobics, African Dance, Yoga and Cardio aerobics, and personal train-
ing are inspiring more women to participate and change their health habits. We believe that improvement of healthy habits result in improvement of health outcomes. Currently, our physical activity program has a positive impact on health and awareness. We therefore believe that we can achieve positive outcomes for participants through this project. CAARE will take this opportunity to ensure that all women who are becoming more involved in lifestyle changes through our exercise pro16
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grams complete health assessments and receive follow-up services. Women of all ages will be educated on nutritional awareness and will receive nutritional counseling. Mental Health Counseling will be available to explore deeper reasons for “comfort eating”. Incentives will be provided to the participants each month for incorporating the wellness program into their exercise sessions to improve health outcomes in Durham County. This education and outreach program supports the Health and Human Action Plan to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities by providing preventive benefits through physical exercise and nutrition. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) suggests that exercising more than four hours per week may results in decreasing hormone levels. This may also lower breast cancer risks. Our weekly classes are held for one hour each. The incentive program will encourage women to increase the number of sessions they attend each week. These classes will promote protective factors by decreasing the risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic diseases. Studies show that regular exercise and working toward obtaining a healthy weight lowers the risks. NCI is learning more about Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM). In exploration of how CAM will affect patients who are diagnosed by encouraging women diagnosed with chronic illnesses to participate in Reiki, Yoga, and Acupuncture. We will conduct surveys to measure if there is a reduction in stress levels. These services will also be available to the participants at no cost. This will allow for evaluation across the continuum of care. CAARE outreach team will offer three events/programs combined to promote education, screening, and follow up to underserved women who reside in Durham, NC whose primary goal is to lose weight and reduce stress. This service will be rendered at our facility. In addition, these preventative efforts will further CAARE’s mission to save lives by empowering people, ensuring quality of care for all ,and energizing individuals toward self-care. CAARE has offered space over the years to hold exercise and cooking classes. The Program with CAARE proposes to: 1) Provide daily exercise classes 2) Provide weekly nutritional classes 3) Offer alternative health three times a week 4) Offer mental health services two days a week 5) Enroll participants in cooking classes if necessary 6) Educational sessions will be held monthly 7) Referrals to clinic for follow up of health concerns In summary, we are committed to supporting women who are ready to make changes in order to achieve optimal health. We believe that with this level of support, weight loss and other healthy lifestyle goals can be accomplished. We look forward to you becoming the “Healthy You” we know you can be. Peace and Blessings, Dr. Sharon Elliott-Bynum
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NEWSBRIEFS NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY HISTORICAL MARKER COMMEMORATES TOBACCO WORKERS ON APRIL 20
BLUE RIBBON YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SELECTED FOR 2013 UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY AWARD
Considered the university’s highest recognition for diversity efforts
RALEIGH — A fertile period of labor organizing in the tobacco industry during the 1940s fed into the civil rights movement. A North Carolina Highway Historical Marker was dedicated to workers involved in the efforts to unionize tobacco warehouses on Saturday, April 20, at First Calvary Baptist Church at 401 Woodland Ave. in Winston-Salem. African American women were the primary leaf workers in the Winston-Salem tobacco industry, and formed the United Tobacco Workers Local 22 of the Food, Tobacco, Agricultural and Allied Works of AmericaCongress on Industrial Organizations (FTACIO). The workers removed stems from dried tobacco leaves. Labor organizing began with a sit-down strike on June 17, 1943, at a plant of R. J. Reynolds, Co., then the largest tobacco facility in the world. A few white workers and much of the black population were their allies. Local 22 drew from all the ideas and resources of the streams of activism. Nonetheless, the movements in Winston-Salem and the nation foundered during the Cold War era. The last collective bargaining agreement was reached on June 7, 1947. A National Labor Relations Board ruling stripped the union of its rights to represent workers in 1950. The Highway Marker program is within the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources and a joint program with the N.C. Department of Transportation. 18
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About the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources (NCDCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state’s cultural resources to build the social, cultural and economic future of North Carolina. Led by Secretary Susan W. Kluttz, NCDCR’s mission to enrich lives and communities creates opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history and libraries in North Carolina that will spark creativity, stimulate learning, preserve the state’s history and promote the creative economy. NCDCR was the first state organization in the nation to include all agencies for arts and culture under one umbrella. Through arts efforts led by the N.C. Arts Council, the N.C. Symphony and the N.C. Museum of Art; NCDCR offers the opportunity for enriching arts education for young and old alike and economic stimulus engines for our state’s communities. NCDCR annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, the nation’s first state-supported Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the N.C. Arts Council and the State Archives. NCDCR champions our state’s creative industry that accounts for more than 300,000 jobs and generates nearly $18.5 billion in revenues. For more information, please call (919) 807-7300 or visit ncdcr.gov.
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CHAPEL HILL, NC – The Youth Leadership Institute, lead by Lorie Clark, has been awarded the 2013 UNC Diversity Award in the category of Community Organization. This is considered the university’s highest recognition for diversity efforts, and was awarded to the Youth Leadership Institute for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, and the University Diversity Awards Committee recognized winners at the 5th Annual Diversity Awards reception on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Wilson Library’s Family Pleasant Room. The University Diversity Awards recognize one or two individuals or organizations across eight categories for exemplary service or scholarship in promoting diversity, equity, social justice, community engagement, or cultural awareness. This year’s awards process yielded a record number of nominations and included an extremely diverse and engaged pool of nominees. “The Youth Leadership Institute has become one of the largest extra-curricular organizations in our school district, and the students provide hundreds of hours of service to the community every year,” said Graig Meyer, Director of Student Equity and Volunteer Services. “Lorie Clark has created a top-notch youth development program. We are glad to see the students and staff recognized with this award.”
Back row left to right: Arianna Timko (Grad Student), Paul Cuadros (Faculty), Lisa Freeman (Staff), Lorie Clark (Blue Ribbon Youth Leadership Institute), Florence Simán (El Pueblo) Front row: Yolanda Keith (CCAC), Katie Savage (Undergrad Student), Tamsin Wolley (School of Social Work Black Student Caucus)
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DEL MATTIOLI
ESTATE PLANNING IS A MUST FOR EVERYONE! When a parent dies and the offspring is faced with dividing up property, ugliness can set in with lasting pain! Mostly everyone that dies leaves behind “stuff”. The value of the “stuff” is valuable to the owners of the property but once dead—no one else appreciates the property with the same value.Family does not appreciate the property with the same value or even what was paid for it! Getting rid of unwanted, unappreciated, valueless, hoarded things may require an estate sale or a yard sale to generate funds for immediate liquidity. This practice is quite common today. Estate sales or estate liquidation is an auction or sale to dispose of property owned by the deceased. It may also be necessary for someone whom is going to an assisted living facility, nursing home or making end of life plans. The most common reason for an estate sale is the death of the property owners, and the immediate need to quickly get clearance funds to settle death expenses. Often times, the survivors may not be interested in the deceased belongings, or may not have the space to hold on to the possessions for keepsakes. If disputes are going on—the court may order the goods to be sold in an estate sale with the proceeds divided amongst the survivors.
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Consider this: Accumulating so much “stuff” may be harmful just for admiration. Check out an estate sale to observe the excitement of bargain seekers and how little the “stuff” is sold for! Estate Sales are usually done without the heirs Del Mattioli present because of sentimental thoughts andit can be quite emotional for them. It is a real life experience to watch deal hunters dashing in expecting most value for little monies. It is a fact that these items for sale don’t mean very much to anyone else and the family or heirs just want to “end it” and move on with their lives. The funds received are a miniscule amount compared to how much was invested in the property. Expensive clothing, jewelry, crystal, heirlooms, collectibles, art work, vehicles and other valuables are not valuable any longer. Consider NOT accumulating so much “stuff” and commit to putting funds away to travel, visit a foreign country, enjoy friends and families, take on a new hobby, work, plan events at home, exercise with buddies, visit old classmates and friends. Inventory your closets prior to shopping. The desire to buy or purchase something you don’t really need will be lessened. Decide to readjust your budget and purchase lessWANTS each month, invest the difference or take a mini vacation to relax and laugh very hard—you will discover that you won’t ever use or need the “stuff” you already own—so avoid buying more!
When this act is mandated by the court a professional liquidator is contracted and paid a percentage of the sales. When this act is conducted advertising, marketing, research for pricing and all expenses necessary to guarantee a successful sale are paid from the proceeds. Usually the liquidator’s reputation attracts customers.
Decide to purchase SMALLER containers of your casual “MUST HAVES”. Focus on how often this item was used and consider that it may go out of style, or may expire, and the hoarding continues.
The deceased’s estate may be in dire need to pay funeral expenses, taxes and debts and the balance, if any, is distributed to the entitled heirs. If there is no will, the administrator whom is appointed by the court has the authority to access funds and can pay expenses. The amount released to the appointed administrator must be used for specific purposes.
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ENTERTAINMENT Did U Know?... NENE LEAKES LUCRATIVE NEW $1 MILLION CONTRACT MAKES HER HIGHEST PAID HOUSEWIFE
Reality pays, especially for NeNe Leakes! The Real Housewives of Atlanta star has inked her contract for season 6 of the hit Bravo show, and according to RadarOnline.com, she got a raise and is now the highest paid housewife, pulling in a whopping $1 million plus bonuses for the season! “NeNe (pictured above) is the one viewers watch. She knows that, Bravo knows that and that’s why they gave her a raise,” a source close to production revealed about her pay hike. As RadarOnline.com previously reported, all of the Atlanta ladies signed their contracts for season 6 before the season 5 reunion has even fully aired, and NeNe is more than pleased with her deal. “She likes being on the show. NeNe is really happy with the New Normal and Glee, where she can be a real actress, but she knows her bread and butter comes from Bravo and that’s why she’s coming back, ‘cause she can’t turn the money down!” However, that million-dollar salary isn’t going unnoticed by the other ladies in the cast. “Everyone gets it, NeNe is the favorite, but they’re still jealous, of course. They wish they could earn what NeNe makes because they don’t think she would be nearly as popular without fighting with them.” The Real Housewives of Atlanta airs Sundays on Bravo at 8/7c.
FANTASIA HANDS HER HOME OVER TO BANK, ALBUM SET FOR MAJOR DEBUT
Fantasia sings “sometimes you gotta to lose, to win again” on her r e c e n t l y released album, “Side Effects of You.” According to TMZ, the Grammy winner has let go of her prized North Carolina mansion (pictured here), notably featured on the VH1 series “Fantasia For Real.” According to court documents, Fantasia gave up on the nearly foreclosed on house, releasing it to the bank, after failed attempts to sell it for a year. “Barrino has had long-standing troubles with the home. In 2009, the former “American Idol” winner almost got foreclosed on, but dodged the Did U know? continues on page 23
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ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUES bullet at the 12th hour. Last April she put the house on the market, with an asking price of $800,000 ... $500,000 less than she paid for it,” reports TMZ. “According to court docs, Barrino transferred the deed over to the bank in February ... skipping the foreclosure process and jumping right to the part where she loses her home.” While the home might be gone, Fantasia has some good news to celebrate. Her fourth studio album, “Side Effects of You,” is slated to arrive atop the Billboard R&B Albums chart in May. Projected to arrive with sales at or above 90,000 copies, the album is a follow up to 2010’s “Back To Me.” It features songs like “Without Me,” “If I Was A Bird,” “End of Me” and “Lighthouse.”
Lauryn Hill Signs a Deal with Sony in Order to Pay Her Taxes
Lauryn Hill (pictured right) is having serious tax problems and may end up going to prison. There is nothing like the threat of prison time to motivate you to get back into the studio. Lauryn just signed a deal with Sony music to cover back taxes that she owes to the government. Hill owes for taxes she never paid on $1.8 million she owed from 2005 through 2007. Hill admitted in a letter posted on Tumblr that she signed the record deal in order to pay taxes. She also admitted that she’s working on new music. It’s hard to know if the music is going to be any good, since she doesn’t appear eager to head into the studio. She is set to perform at the Coachella Valley Music Festival on April 15th. Lauryn is set to be sentenced on May 6. Hill hasn’t released any new music since 1998 when she put out the iconic album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” She has sold 10 million albums and has five Grammy Awards. Read the full text of Hill’s letter below. It has been reported that I signed a new record deal, and that I did this to pay taxes. Yes, I have recently entered into an agreement with Sony Worldwide Entertainment, to launch a new label, on which my new music will be released. And yes, I am working on new music. I’ve remained silent, after an extensive healing process. This has been a 10+ year battle, for a long time played out behind closed doors, but now in front of the public eye. This is an old conflict between art and commerce… free minds, and minds that are perhaps overly tethered to structure. This is about inequity, and the resulting disenfranchisement
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caused by it. I’ve been fighting for existential and economic freedom, which means the freedom to create and live without someone threatening, controlling, and/or manipulating the art and the artist, by tying the purse strings. It took years for me to get out of the ‘parasitic’ dynamic of my youth, and into a deal that better reflects my true contribution as an artist, and (purportedly) gives me the control necessary to create a paradigm suitable for my needs. I have been working towards this for a long time, not just because of my current legal situation, but because I am an artist, I love to create, and I need the proper platform to do so. The nature of my new business venture, as well as the dollar amount reported, was inaccurate, only a portion of the overall deal. Keep in mind, my past recordings have sold over 50,000,000 units worldwide, earning the label a tremendous amount of money (a fraction of which actually came to me). Only a completely complicated set of traps, manipulations, and inequitable business arrangements could put someone who has accomplished the things that I have, financially in need of anything. I am one artist who finds value in openly discussing the dynamics within this industry that force artists to compromise or distort themselves and what they do, rather than allowing them to make the music that people need. There are volumes that could (and will) be said. MLH Until next time! Gary ‘DJ Special Gee’ Jones Entertainment Editor gjones@spectacularmag.com
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