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Rev. Dr. Paul Lowe Jr. walks to the podium after his victory at Kennedy High School last Thursday.

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Local pastor is now a state senator

Lowe Succeeds Parmon BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Last Thursday night, a preacher became a politician as Rev. Dr. Paul Lowe Jr. was elected by the Forsyth County Democratic Party to replace N.C. Senator Earline Parmon. Lowe was sworn in Sunday at Shiloh Baptist Church, where he has been pastor for more than two decades. He now represents the 32nd District, which Parmon represented since 2013. Parmon, who was state representative for the 72nd district for 10 years before her election to the senate, resigned her seat last month to take a job working for newly-elected U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC). Local Democrats held the election to pick Parmon’s successor on Thursday, Jan. 29 in the gymnasium of Kennedy High School. Parmon was in attendance as Forsyth DNC Chair Susan Campbell presided over the vote. “We know she’s irreplaceable, and whoever we elect tonight will have some very big shoes to fill,” Campbell said of Parmon. “She’ll always be our senator.” Though a number of people had expressed possible interest in the position, only two were nominated. Joycelyn Johnson, who represented the East Ward on the City Council from 1993 to 2009 before losing a re-

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Earline Parmon and Paul Lowe at Forsyth DNC Headquarters. election bid to current City Council Member Derwin Montgomery, was also in the running. She was nominated by Beverly McFadden; City Council Member Molly Leight seconded her nomination. Johnson handed out fliers touting her experience and ideas. She said if elected, she would work with local officials to better the community. “I ask for you to stay focused, stay focused on who will bring to you strength, wisdom, work in this community,” said Johnson.

Lowe was nominated by Constance Bradley and seconded by City Council Member Dan Besse. “I am supporting Paul today because he will bring to this difficult task an especially strong and clear voice speaking for the needs for the people of Forsyth County and our state,” said Besse. Before the vote, Lowe spoke, talking about how both he and his mother were able to go to college because of the Basic Education Opportunity

Schools work to assess their own progress

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Both private and public schools are preparing to explain to parents the strides they’ve taken to improve student performance as the state gets ready to release report cards for schools. Per a recent law passed by the General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction will be assigning each school a letter grade, A to F, based on the school’s performance. Supporters of the initiative believe that the grades will make it easier for parents to understand how local schools are doing. For elementary and middle schools, a majority of the grade is based on student proficiency on state tests in grades 3 Emory through 8, and the rest is based on student growth. In high schools, DPI uses graduation rates, ACT performance and other indicators, along with state tests to calculate the school grade. Those grades will be released today (Feb. 5). Carter G. Woodson school, a charter school located in southeast Winston-Salem, is formulating its own grading scale. The school has adopted the state’s guidelines but has also added other factors. “We chose to do one when we got what the state was measuring us by. We really felt that it was sterile (the guidelines) with all the practices we’ve had to put in,” said Ruth Hopkins, executive director at Carter G. Woodson. “We don’t feel that we are a failure school or that our children are failing because we honored the law and our children showed expected growth. We didn’t want to send the wrong message to parents that expected growth still means you failed. Expected growth does not mean you’ve failed.” While the state looked at schools’ performance, achievement and growth, CGW would also include factors such as economically disadvantaged students, school size and make up, and students with limited English proficien-

Go Red For Women campaign targets heart disease BY CHANEL DAVIS THE CHRONICLE

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement encourages everyone to wear red tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 6) to support women’s heart health, a topic Vera Jordan talks about wherever she goes. The 59-year-old woman was named a Go Red For Women ambassador for Forsyth County in 2005 after surviving a heart attack. “All of a sudden my chest started hurting, my backing was hurting a little bit and I was having a hard time breathing, and then I passed out,” said Jordan, who was rushing to get to work at the time. Her husband, who typically would have been out of the door to work before her, was home and called 9-1-1. “I had a heart attack and a 90 percent blockage. They put a stent in, and now I’m still here to talk about it,” she said, crediting God for the miracle. After her heart attack and cardiac rehabilitation, Jordan was adamant about changing her lifestyle. She went on a diet and began to exercise.

“Exercise includes sweeping the floors, mopping or anything that you do that involves moving your body,” she said. “You just need to do some sort of exercise 30 minutes a day.” She is eager to share any information she can to help others, both men and women, prevent a heart attack. “I do it everyday. When I talk to someone I talk to them about limiting bad things,” she said. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the nation, affecting one out every three women, according to the AHA. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death for AfricanAmerican women, killing nearly 50,000 annually, according to the AHA. The organization said that only 43 percent of African-American women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared to 60 percent of Caucasian women and 44 percent of Hispanic women. It is believed that African-American women 20 and older have an almost 49 percent chance of cardiovascular disease, while only 50 per-

N.C.’s Sharia ban biased and harmful, says panel

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Imam Leonard Abdullah makes a point.

The discussion took place at the monthly meeting of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. In addition to Griggs, the panel included Imam Leonard Abdullah of Masjid Al Muminun and Dr. Darlene May, an associate professor of Arabic at Wake Forest University. Fleming El-Amin, an Americans United for the Separation of Church and State board member and a member of the local Board of Elections, acted as moderator. See Sharia on A9

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A panel of local Muslims last week denounced the state’s ban on a foreign law designed to bar Sharia or Islamic law. “Folks were in this hysteria thinking that the minority Muslim Community here in North Carolina could somehow impose our laws, laws taken from the Sharia,” Imam Khalid Griggs of Community Mosque said at a forum on the subject held Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Polo Recreation Center.

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grant, a component of President Lyndon Johnson’s War of Poverty. He said he wanted to make sure everyone had the same opportunity. He mentioned his positions against school vouchers and support of expanding Medicaid. “The emergency room should not be a plan for good healthcare, but there ought to be a healthcare system for all,” he said. When he said “our seniors should not have to choose between eating everyday and buying medicine,” he Phots by Todd Luck Paul Lowe is sworn in by Judge Denise Hartsfield with his drew applause. A promise to champiwife, LaGail, and Earline Parmon. on a minimum wage hike, which Parmon long fought for, also drew enthusiastic response. The vote was decided by 105 Forsyth DNC Executive Committee members in attendance, all of whom are either precinct chairs, vice chairs, party officers, auxiliary chairs, elected officials and/or state executive committee members. In the end, they chose Lowe, 71-34. Parmon wouldn’t say who her pick was, but said she was pleased with the outcome. “We had two good candidates that ran, and I think Sen. Paul Lowe, the newly elected senator, will do a great job to articulate and address those issues that have been important to the citizens of this district that I stood up for,” she said. Lowe, a native of Seattle, has been an active Democrat since the 1960s, when he helped his father distribute campaign materials for candidates. A longtime party leader and official, he was a delegate at the Democratic National Convention in 2008 and 2012. He and his Campbell wife, LaGail, attended a dinner hosted by President Barack Obama at the White House in 2012. Lowe credited his victory to a campaign that focused The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest on calls and mailings to local H. Pitt and Ndubisi Egemonye in 1974 and is published Democrats. He considers every Thursday by Winston-Salem Chronicle Publishing politics an extension of his Co. Inc., 617 N. Liberty Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. work as pastor, as both pro- 27101. Periodicals postage paid at Winston-Salem, N.C. fessions help those in need. Annual subscription price is $30.72. “The need is so great,” he said. “I mean there’s a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: hurting people in our comThe Chronicle, P.O. Box 1636 munity in the 32nd District Winston-Salem, NC 27102-1636 and I wanted to try to be a voice for the hurting.” Do you or a loved one STRUGGLE on the stairs? Lowe said he is not We have the AFFORDABLE solution! daunted by Republicans’ firm control of the state legLIMITED TIME OFFER! islature. “Even though there’s a * supermajority in Raleigh, PURCHASE OF A NEW STAIRLIFT! that doesn’t negate that we EXPIRES February 28, 2015 have to try to speak for all, try to help all peoples,” he said. Monday was Lowe’s first CALL NOW TOLL-FREE day in the N.C. Senate.

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Lodge to honor luminaries

Several local businesses and three individuals will be honored at the seventh annual Salem Lodge #139 Black History Month Community Awards Banquet and Robert A. Miller Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 3050 University Pkwy. Clark S. Brown Funeral Home, Douthit Funeral Services, Gilmore Funeral Home, Hooper Funeral Home, Johnson-HowardRobinson Home of Memory, Hartsfield Russell Funeral Home and the National Black Theatre Festival will be honored for their many years of economic development and long-standing support to the local community. In addition, Ben Piggott, Council Member James Taylor and the Rev. Samuel J. Cornelius will be honored for their long-standing history of service and empowerment that have contributed to the improvement of the quality of life in the Winston-Salem community and the greater North Carolina area. District Court Judge Denise Hartsfield will be the keynote speaker. The event is a fundraiser for an endowment in the name of Robert A. Miller, a longtime community leader and one of the first African-American news reporters at the Winston-Salem Journal. Miller was a founder of the Victory Masonic Credit Union and a member of Salem Lodge. “Brother Miller was an outstanding businessman with a long affiliation with Victory Masonic Credit Union and Prince Hall freemasonry who was always willing to dispense knowledge and wisdom to anyone that would ask,” said Kendrick Smith, the Worshipful Master of Salem Lodge. To serve as a sponsor or to purchase tickets to the event, call 336-7712600.

School’s name reflects Black History Month founder

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Black History Month began as Negro History Week in 1926, designated for the second week in February, to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Later it branched into a monthlong recognition of black Americans and their achievements. Carter Godwin Woodson (December 19, 1875 – April 3, 1950) is known as the father of Black History recognition. He was a black historian, author, journalist and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. He was a founder of “Journal of Negro History” in 1916. Many schools set aside a time each year to focus on Black History. However, a charter school in Winston-Salem can focus

on Black History year-round. It bears the name of the Father of Black History. Winston-Salem Legal Aid Attorney Hazel Mack founded the Carter G. Woodson School, according to the school’s website. Mack was dissatisfied with the education her daughter was receiving at her neighborhood public school. The Carter G. Woodson School opened in fall 1997 with 175 students. The Carter G. Woodson School employs 57 professionals, including school director Ruth Hopkins. The studentteacher ratio at CGWS has consistently been 16:1. Fifty-nine percent of students at the Carter G. Woodson School are African- American, 55 percent are Hispanic/Latino and 2 percent are multi-racial. Over 94 percent participate in the National Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

Members of the Friendship 9, from left, John Gaines, W.T. "Dub" Massey, Clarence Graham and Willie McCleod clap after a judge declared that they had been wrongly convicted of trespassing and their records would be tossed out Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at the Rock Hill Municipal Court in Rock Hill.

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Museum offers tour The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) at Old Salem Museums & Gardens is offering a special tour during February in honor of Black History Month. The tour, titled “A Hidden Legacy: The African American Influence in Southern Decorative Arts,” will be offered on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the month of February. Tours will take place at MESDA in the Frank L. Horton Museum Center, 924 South Main St. in Winston-Salem. On Wednesdays and Fridays (February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27), tours will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saturday tours (7, 14, 21 and 28) will be held at 11 a.m., with an additional 2 p.m. tour on Feb. 21. The tour is also available by advance appointment during regular museum hours by calling 336-779-6140 at least one week in advance.

Club celebration

The Northwood Estates Know-YourNeighbor Club will have its annual "AfricanAmerican History Month" celebration on Monday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center, 3521 Carver School Road. The speaker/presenter will be John X. Miller, managing editor of the Winston-Salem Journal. The general public is invited to attend, however reservations are urged. Please call (336) 767-4087 to make reservations. Naomi W. Jones is president of the club, and Millie T. Davidson is chairwoman of the program committee. Rudolph V. Boone, Sr. (vice president) is the coordinator for this particular celebration.

Statements on Black History Month

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement in recognition of Black History Month: “This February, we celebrate Black History Month. It is an opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions that AfricanAmericans have made to our nation. Through innovations in technology, advances in medicine, athletic and artistic achievements, and promoting social justice, just to name a few, African-Americans have helped move our nation toward a more perfect union. The understanding and appreciation fostered by Black History Month strengthens our resolve to continue on the path of progress.” Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on Black History Month: “This Black History Month, as we reflect on the generations of African-Americans who contributed immensely to the fabric of our country and to the Republican Party, let us honor their legacy not just by what we say, but also in what we do,” Chairman Priebus said. “We pay tribute to those who have paved the way by rededicating ourselves to advancing the issues that matter most, from increasing economic opportunity to expanding educational options. It is our responsibility as Republicans to make sure every American, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to achieve their own American Dream."

Famed US civil rights protesters have convictions erased BY MEG KINNARD ASSOCIATED PRESS

COLUMBIA, South Carolina — A judge has tossed out the convictions of nine South Carolina black men who integrated a whites-only lunch counter during the height of the American civil rights movement. Judge Mark Hayes on Wednesday, Jan. 28, made the ruling for the men known as the Friendship 9. “We cannot rewrite history, but we can right history,'' the judge said. He then signed the order, and the prosecutor apologized to the men. Fifty-four years ago, in 1961, eight college students and one civil rights organizer were convicted of trespassing and protesting at McCrory variety store in Rock Hill. The men's refusal to pay bail money into the segregationist town's city coffers served as a catalyst for other civil disobedience. Inspired by their courage, demonstrators across the South adopted their ``jail not bail'' tactic and filled jail

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WXII News 12 anchorwoman Wanda Starke will talk about Black History as part of the Carver School Road Branch Library’s First T h u r s d a y Friends Seniors Group event. The presentation will be today (Feb. 5) at 11 a.m. at the library, 4915 Lansing Drive. Starke Starke has been with WXII for over 10 years and is very active in the community. She is also an award-winning journalist. Starke will discuss “Black Life, History and Culture,” speaking on her 37-year journey from coast to coast and how she arrived at where she is today. This program is free and open to the public. Call 336-703-2910 for more information.

cells. The media attention helped turn scattered protests into a nationwide movement. W.T. “Dub” Massey and seven other students at Rock Hill's Friendship Junior College– Willie McCleod, Robert McCullough, Clarence Graham, James Wells, David Williamson Jr., John Gaines and Mack Workman – were encouraged to violate the town's Jim Crow laws by Thomas Gaither, who came to town as an activist with the Congress of Racial Equality. About a year had passed since a sitin at a segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, helped galvanize the nation's civil rights movement. But change was slow to come to Rock Hill. They decided to challenge matters by getting arrested in February 1961 for ordering lunch at McCrory's variety store, and were convicted of trespassing and breach of peace. Author Kim Johnson, who published “No Fear For Freedom: The Story of the Friendship 9'' last year, went to Kevin Brackett, the solicitor for York and

Union counties, to see what could be done to clear their records. “This is an opportunity for us to bring the community together,” Johnson told The Associated Press before the ruling. ``To have the records vacated essentially says that it should have never happened in the first place.'' Brackett's request to a Rock Hill judge came too late for McCullough, who died in 2006. But some of the others returned to town ahead of the hearing to reflect on their experience. The men's names are engraved on the stools at the counter of the restaurant on Main Street, now called the Old Town Bistro. A plaque outside marks the spot where they were arrested. And official and personal apologies have been offered to the men over the years. In 2009, a white man named Elwin Wilson who tried to pull one of the protesters from a stool nearly 50 years earlier returned to the same counter, meeting with some of the men. They forgave him.

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In keeping with its mission to help individuals nachieve financial wellness ethroughout all stages of life, The Center for Smart dFinancial Choices (CFSFC) has announced its second scholarship opportunities for current or rising youth and adult college students. The scholarships include a financial education component. A total of $6,000 is available through the Johnston Financial Education Scholarship program for the 20152016 school years. The scholarships offered include: • $2,000 for any youth (17-21) planning on or

attending college • $2,000 scholarship for any adult (22-75) pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate's degree, or a first bachelor's degree • $2,000 scholarship for any Hispanic/Latino youth (17-21) planning on attending college. To be eligible for consideration of any of these scholarship opportunities, applicants are required to become a member of the Center for Smart Financial Choices and be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in an accredited college or university. Applicants are also required to attend two financial education classes before April 17. “Everyone who applies and goes through the pro-

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gram comes out with the knowledge of how to make good financial choices as they enter college or complete their degrees,” said Betty Ann Falkner, director of Center for Smart Financial Choices. “We want them to start out on the right foot, get out and stay out of debt before and after college and always know that the Center is here as a resource all along the way.” Scholarship applicants will be evaluated by the Center’s selection committee based on demonstrated academic ability with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated writing ability. Youth applicants must submit a 500 word essay titled, “How I plan to go to

college without creating unnecessary debt” and adult essays should focus on “What going to college will mean for my future.” The deadline for the scholarship application, along with membership fee of $15 to the Center, is Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. Supplemental information (essay, transcripts, acceptance letter) is due by April 17, 2015. For more information about the scholarship, log onto the Center’s website at www.cfsfc.org/scholarship-opportunity-available/ and for the complete application, students may go www.cfsfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/App lication-for-ScholarshipOpportunity-2015.pdf

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The former location of Kroger and Harris Teeter grocery store on Jonestown Road in Winston-Salem has been transformed. Universal Storage Solutions has transformed the former 53,000-square-foot Harris Teeter grocery space into a first-class, climate-controlled, self-storage facility. The new facility contains approximately 550 climate-controlled units, plus an additional three enclosed dock-high exterior units. Adding a mezzanine to the interior created a second level, giving the project a total of 71,000 square feet of rentable space. It is a prime example of recycling an existing building into a more useful and better-suited purpose, says partners in Universal Storage Solutions and real estate veterans, Gary Pharo, AJ Ross, David Dixon, and Ron Crowell. The project, which opened in January, has met with great success, they said. Not only does Universal Storage Solutions offer state-of-the-art self-storage, but it also offers a complete business center to support the growing needs of their commercial customers. Industry veteran Dixon, VP of Development for Universal Storage Group (USG), oversees the operations and management of this project. Universal Storage Group is based in Smyrna, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta.

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How will you celebrate Black History Month?

In January, we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Various organizations marked Dr. King’s birthday in various ways, such as forums, service days and performances. Now the attention turns to Black History Month. For many African-Americans, February is a month to take a look at where we have come from and how far we can go. It is a time to absorb the words of wise older people and marvel at the youth as they make presentations and learn about the past. This year, February could be a crucial month to prepare for the history that could be made, history that has a bitter taste. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law on Aug. 6. In the 1960s, Americans of various hues joined black Americans in fighting against laws that made it hard for black Americans to register to vote. They marched and fought legal battles while they “ While any were attacked and some were killed. Then racial discriminain 1965, the Voting tion in voting is Rights Act was signed into law. That changed too much, Conthe landscape for black Americans. gress must ensure For instance, something that seems like an that legislation it afterthought now was out of reach for black passes to remedy Americans before the that problem ’65 law. In the movie “Selma,” it was pointed speaks to current out that juries were all white because the jury conditions.” pools were taken from voter registration lists. Chef Justice John Roberts If black people aren’t registered to vote, then they can’t serve on juries. If they are not on juries, they can’t review legal cases involving black people. Across the country and in North Carolina, new laws have been used to water down the federal law by requiring specific voter identification at the polls. The U.S. Supreme Court contributed to that effort by ruling in 2013 that nine states, mostly in the South, can change their election laws without advance federal approval, which they had to have before the ruling. The court, in a 5-4 decision, said the country has changed. Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. wrote for the majority: “While any racial discrimination in voting is too much, Congress must ensure that the legislation it passes to remedy that problem speaks to current conditions.” President Barack Obama urged the Republicancontrolled Congress to restore Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, but congressional leaders have indicated that they have no intention of doing that. Beginning in 2016, North Carolina will require voters to show a photo identification when they vote in person. The Voter Information Verification Act or “VIVA” (S.L. 2013-381) is the law that changes how North Carolinians can gain access to the polls to vote. Until 2016, most voters will not be required to show any form of identification when they vote. So, why change the law if you don’t need an ID now? 2016 will be the year a new president will be chosen. We all know what happened in 2008 and 2012: Barack Obama was elected the first black president of the United States and was re-elected to a second term. Who knows what could happen in 2016: The first woman president could be elected. The fight against the North Carolina law already has begun. On Friday, Jan. 30, a hearing was held in Wake County court to hear critics of the law. North Carolina residents and voting-rights organizations argue that the voter ID law oversteps the bounds of the state Constitution. So, as we celebrate Black History Month, we should take some time to really know our history and then prepare for the new history that will be made. Unfortunately, history is known to repeat itself.

Black History becomes personal for me as journalist Donna Rogers

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I have been aware of Black History for a long time. I grew up in a household in which my parents and siblings made me aware of it. When I went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I was aware of it. I gravitated toward the Black Student Movement and its newspaper, Black Ink. When I became a professional journalist, I was aware of it. I had to cover the events during the month. But it really hit me in 2008 just how one particular part of black history affected me. That piece of history involves the 1968 Kerner Report. I was part of a McCormick Fellows team that developed a presentation for a national audience at the 2008 UNITY journalists’ convention. The forum included a DVD we pro-

duced. President Lyndon B. Johnson established the Kerner Commission, named after its chairman, Gov. Otto Kerner, Jr. of Illinois, to investigate the causes of the 1967 race riots nationwide and to provide recommendations for the future. The 11-member National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, as it is formally known, released its report on Feb. 29, 1968. The report is formally called the Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. I say the Kerner Report is a part of black history because it looked at the race riots, which occurred in black communities, and determined that the lack of black media professionals working at “mainstream media” companies to cover the black community helped foster the riots, so to prevent them from happening again, more black media professionals should be hired. The report lambasted federal and state governments for failed housing, education and social-service policies, Wikipedia

says. The report also aimed some of its sharpest criticism at the mainstream media. "The press has too long basked in a white world looking out of it, if at all, with white men's eyes and white perspective." I am a black media professional. So, this opened up doors for media companies to even think about hiring me. I have been recruited by several white-owned newspapers on the premise that I would bring diversity to their operations. It sounded like the same premise the Kerner Commission was operating on. My career went merrily along until the economic bottom fell out of the “mainstream media.” Suddenly, it was not fashionable to recruit minorities. Who cared about diversity now? Yet, I am still a black media professional. At that point, I looked at another piece of black history: black newspapers. I had learned in an African-American studies class about the Black Press. I still relish the textbook used. It led me into the world of black heroes and

she-roes, such as Ida B. Wells, who had to print her newspaper while running for her life. I often thought of what it would be like to work for a black newspaper. Well, now I get to find out. The Chronicle has been around for 40 years. It was built on the principles of the Black Press. The early Black Press spoke out for the underserved and the rights of black people. They covered the riots and the news that affected a population that has been through so much just to have basic rights. The Chronicle had not been founded in 1967, but if it had been, it would have covered the riots in Winston-Salem. The black community would have gotten the story. The Chronicle is dedicated to upholding the values of the Black Press. I’m blessed to be a part of this Black History. Donna Rogers is managing editor of The Chronicle. To see the DVD on the Kerner Report, go to YouTube.com and search for “Kerner Plus 40: Change or Challenge.”

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Has Black America made significant progress politically, socially and economically over the past 50 years? This is not only an important question to pose, it is equally important to answer. And the answer is a resounding yes. In fact, 1965 to 2015 has been a remarkable period in the history of Black America. But make no mistake about it: all of our progress has come as a direct result of a protracted struggle for freedom, justice and equality. The universal right to self-determination is a fundamental human right recognized by the United Nations. We have too often allowed non-Blacks to misdefine our reality with distorted myths, negative stereotypes and cynicism. This year will mark the largest Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) with 46 members. In 1965, there were only five AfricanAmericans in the Congress. We have come a long way politically in the past 50 years at the federal, state and local levels. In addition to representation in the House and Senate, we have served as mayors of big cities, as governors, as lieutenant governors, as speakers of state legislatures, as county commission chairs, as city council chairs, as school board presidents and as national party chairs.

Black participation in state legislatures alone has increased five-fold during the past five decades. Since the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Black Power has moved from becoming a chant to a political reality. The late Edward Brooke (R-Mass.) blazed the way as the first Black attorney general of a state and later as the first African-American popularly elected to the U.S. Senate. Following suit as governors were Doug Wilder in Virginia and Deval Patrick in Massachusetts. Jesse L. Jackson’s 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns paved the way for

Barack Obama’s successful campaign in 2008 to become the first Black elected president of the United States of America. On the heels of that success and Blacks voting at a higher percentage than Whites in 2012 for the first time, have come efforts by Republicans to suppress the Black vote. This effort, carried out largely by Republican-dominated state legislatures, is underway as America experiences a dramatic demographic shift. We are grateful that Sister Jeri Green and others at the U.S. Census Bureau that have assembled the latest social and demographic

statistics for Black History Month observance: • As of July 1, 2012, there are now 44.5 million Black Americans, either alone or in combination with one or more other races, in the U.S., up 1 percent over 2011. • New York is the state with the largest Black American population, with 3.7 million. The District of Columbia has the highest percentage of Black Americans at 51.6 percent, followed by Mississippi at 38 percent. Texas has the highest numeric increase in Black Americans since 2011 (87,000). Cook County, Ill. (Chicago) had the largest Black American

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population of any county as of 2012 at 1.3 million. • The percentage of Blacks 25 and older with a high school diploma or higher was 83.2 percent. • The percentage of African-Americans in that same age group with a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2012 was 18.7 percent. • There were 3.7 million Blacks enrolled in college as of 2012, a 28 percent increase over the 2.9 million in 2007. • The annual median family income of Black households was $33,321 in 2012, compared to the national figure of $55,017. • The poverty rate for African-Americans was

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27.2 percent in 2012, compared to 15 percent nationally. • There were 9.8 million family households in 2013 and among Black households, 45.7 percent contained married couples. • There was a record 17.8 million Black voter turnout in 2012 , a 1.7 million voter increase of the number of Black Americans who voted in 2008. • The record 66.2 percent of Black Americans who voted in the 2012 presidential election was higher than the 64.1 percent of non-Hispanic Whites who voted in 2012. Yes, we have made progress over the past halfcentury, but future progress will not happen by osmosis. Rather, it will happen when we become wiser about how we spend more than $1 trillion each year. We will also need to focus on strengthening Black-owned businesses and grow a new generation of committed young entrepreneurs. To be blunt, Black Americans cannot afford to entertain any ideas of not moving forward to make more progress over the next 50 years. We have come too far to turn back now.

Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and can be reached for national advertisement sales and partnership proposals at: dr.bchavis@nnpa.org; and for lectures and other professional consultations at: http://drbenjaminfchavisjr.wix.com/drbfc.

Stop playing Russian Roulette with our children Henry J. Pankey

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All children deserve a successful school. It is education malpractice to keep them in chronically lowperforming institutions. It takes mettle to challenge the status quo. It also requires leaders who are capable, bold, competent, and courageous individuals with an unconditional love for children. We know how to educate all children. There is a critical need to overcome denial, guilt, name calling and assigning blame. Our children are at risk. Children of migrant workers sleep on pallets in old barns or woodsheds. Thousands of students living in urban projects lay on floors each night because their mamas are afraid someone will blow their child’s brains out. The late Carl T. Rowan, a noted journalist, wrote in “The Coming Race War in America” about children putting caskets on layaway. Like many of their peers, they want to “go out in style.” We talk to young people about school, graduation, futures and what they want to do when they grow up. It’s incomprehensible for middle-class America to contemplate that many young people do not think they will live long enough to “grow up.” It is also disheartening to hear they no longer believe adults entrusted with their care will protect them from harm’s way. Former New York Daily News reporter Earl Caldwell’s editorial and research stated 10,000 Black men are killed or wounded each year. This does not include those rightfully or wrongfully put into prison. America, we have a problem of epic proportions.

The “real” curriculum of children extends beyond the schoolhouse. We are right to mandate rigor, relevance and relationships, but we cannot afford to ignore the “authentic syllabus” of our children. The tragedies of fatal school shootings represent shameless violence. Its gravity mirrors the trauma suffered by youth each day. Due to naïve security procedures, we have not secured campuses or adequately protected children. The words of Thomas Jefferson resound like a deafening volcano: “I tremble for my country when I consider God is just and his justice will not sleep forever.” Dr. Martin Luther King’s message may explain the motivation behind classroom disruptions: “True peace is not the absence of tension, but the presence of justice.” When there is no justice, there is no peace. The perception of injustice creates discipline problems and chaos in our classrooms. We are not powerless. We can make our streets, homes and schools safe. Cowering to violent individuals is an unacceptable option. Weapons are in the hands of young people, criminals or the mentally unstable. Some students take weapons to school out of fear. However, children do not make guns or profit from them. Firearms represent big business for gun manufacturers. The National Crime Prevention Council reported 135,000 illegal guns are in schools each year. The U. S. Department of Education Institute of Education Science states 2 percent of public schools use daily metal detector checks or other security procedures. Politicians, educators, parents and communitybased organizations are concerned about the image and intrusiveness of these potentially lifesaving instruments. Students are worried about getting killed!

The undeniable truth is that fearful pupils do not do well on state tests. Profanity, pants rebelliously worn low enough to show naked butts, provocative clothing, sexu-

security surveillance cameras risk the loss of their careers. The average superintendent is fired within three years. Principals work under

ronment conducive to teaching and learning is shameful. The inability or unwillingness to ensure safety represents poor leadership and professional child abuse.

“When there is no justice, there is no peace. The perception of injustice creates discipline problems and chaos in our classrooms.”

ally explicit T-shirts, vulgar language, unsightly graffiti, gangs, suspensions, uncontrollable behavior problems beg for competent leadership. Politicians are looking for cover and damage control. Opinion polls and Teflon image packages are poor substitutes for prudence, courage, leadership and safety precautions. The African proverb states, “When the hut is burning, there is no time to argue.” For many, the hut has been burning for a long time. For whom the bell tolls? It tolls for K-12 children in our schools. Superintendents, principals and educators courageous enough to mandate tough love, character education, high-academic standards, enforce discipline codes, dress standards, install metal detectors and

fragile contracts instead of tenure. It takes about 10 angry parents to get rid of a superintendent or principal. The current system rewards and promotes status quo administrators. The goal of many principals is to survive. It is often professional suicide for change agents to promote school reform as an alternative to reform school a.k.a. the pipeline to prison. Teachers are afraid of principals, principals are afraid of superintendents, superintendents are afraid of school board members, and board members are afraid of voters. Violent, dysfunctional, and disruptive students fear no one. Fear and intimidation rule! Nationally, school security is a tragedy waiting to happen. It’s a joke, but it is not funny. The failure to create a safe and orderly envi-

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When people are afraid, they make stupid decisions. Racial profiling and stereotypes create additional problems. Fear is not a welldeveloped safety plan. Suspending every child with a problem is not an effective discipline plan or an effective strategy to improve test scores. Many school safety plans represent a prayer that everyone will play nice. Rarely are they distributed, read, discussed or analyzed. Some stakeholders are clueless about its location or content. The game of school safety Russian Roulette is a serious game that must stop! You can call some high schools and have your child sent home. Teenagers have a history of using friends to impersonate parents. Handwritten notes work, too. An unidentified adult can come on campus and

take a child away. This is easier in high schools. Almost anyone can walk into a school, get a temporary visitor’s pass, walk around, and “scope out” the place. If school personnel requests identification, an angry voice, or threats rarely fail. Get loud! Threats to get someone fired works like a magic charm! All of this is true, but it is wrong and potentially fatal. Sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity are dangerous characteristics of school personnel. Tragically, the epidemic of disruptive behavior, school violence, and shootings temporarily enlighten us. We erroneously believe the problem is someone else’s school, neighborhood, or only applies to the bad crowd. “It is not my child and will not happen in our school.” Safety is a mandatory responsibility that requires consultation with school safety experts, parents, students, educators, and law enforcement officials. We need gang experts, street smarts, experience, common sense and proven researchbased solutions. It helps to have a fearless principal with a documented history of success. A safe and orderly school conducive to teaching and a high level of student achievement should represent mandatory civil rights for all children. It’s time to stop playing Russian Roulette with the health, welfare, safety and lives of our children. Mr. Pankey is an Assistant Principal at R.B. Glenn High School in Kernersville. He also is author of “Standing in the Shadows of Greatness,” “How to Turn Around Low Performing Schools” and “The Eagle Who Thought He Was a Hip Hop Funky Chicken.”

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Ebony Miles, a Winston-Salem resident, will be performing in “The Piano Lesson” by August Wilson. She will portray the role of Bernice on Feb. 5 –8 at 7:30 p.m. at William Peace University in Raleigh, where she is a fulltime student striving to receive her B.A. degree in theatre. She is a straight A Miles student with a 4.0 and is on the Dean’s List and President List. Recently she helped feed 10,000 people with the Stop Hunger Now Program. Ebony is a ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, pointe, and mime dancer. Ebony enjoys going to church and doing outreach ministry. She is a member of Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance in WinstonSalem under the leadership of Bishop C.C. Turner and First Lady Virginia Turner. Her motto is “I can do all things through Jesus Christ who gives me strength.” She is the daughter of Keith and Tammy Miles.

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Olivia Joy Stinson, a senior business administration major at Winston-Salem State University, reports that she will be attending the NAACP Image Awards on Friday, Feb. 6, as a winner of the Hometown Champion Contest. Stinson won through voting by the public. She is on the Royal Court of Miss 1892, a Stinson Student Honors OrganizationAchievement scholar, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Team Oscar winner Kelly FitzGerald, a Wake Forest University sophomore, will attend the Academy Awards as one of the six Team Oscar winners. Actor Channing Tatum made the announcement Monday night, Jan. 26 during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. In its third year, the Team Oscar program has become a tradition for the Oscars. FitzGerald is one of six winning filmmakers who will deliver Oscar statuettes to celebrity presenters at the 87th Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, live on ABC. Team Oscar winners were selected by Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, Tatum, and the Academy, based on a creative 60-second video on the subject, The best piece of advice I’ve ever received. Fitzgerald’s video is titled “Sharing a Smile” and is based on the advice: "If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” Her video depicts a paper smile being shared across the miles by several people. Everyone who submitted a video received an email asking them to tune into Jimmy Kimmel Live for the announcement, she said. “I thought I’d misheard it and thought, wait a second, was that my name?” she said.

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Move to help students see ‘Selma’ continues nationwide

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – An additional five cities have joined the massive national campaign by AfricanAmerican business leaders to raise funds for free student admission to the Golden Globe-winning film “Selma,” expanding the unprecedented movement to a total of 13 cities, nationwide. Following the lead of a team of African-American business leaders in New York and across the U.S., funds have been established in Chicago, Dallas, New Orleans, Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area and Washington D.C. AfricanAmerican business leaders in these cities – along with organizers in Boston, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Sarasota, FL and Westchester – have created programs that will allow students in these locations to see “Selma” for free at participating theaters. The efforts are inspired by the success of the program in New York City, in which 27 African-American business leaders created a fund for 27,000 of the city’s seventh-, eighth- and ninth-grade students to see the film for free. Due to the overwhelming demand, the New York City effort sold out in the very first weekend and was expanded to 75,000 tickets. “The chance to share a SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

film, which has so poignantly captured a pivotal moment in our history, has struck a deep chord within the AfricanAmerican business community and resonated so profoundly across the country that a simple idea has become a national movement,” said Tony Coles, former CEO, Onyx Pharmaceuticals. “We are gratified that generous donors across the country see the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our youth.” Frederick O. Terrell, Vice Chairman, Credit Suisse saids, “I think the overwhelming response to our ‘Selma’ initiative across the country has been a reminder to all of us of the power of a simple idea and the collective power of communities. Buying tickets for our children to see this wonderful film is an opportunity for greater awareness and education.” “This initiative is unprecedented in African-American history. Never before has a group of black leaders donated the funds to enable students across the country to

view a film created by a black director for free,” said Henry Louis Gates, professor of African American Studies, Harvard. “This is a testament to Ava DuVernay and the cast of ‘Selma,’ and to the leaders of this initiative, Charles Phillips and Bill Lewis.” In Chicago, the leaders have developed a program for students of After School Matters, a nonprofit organization that provides out-ofschool programming opportunities for Chicago teens. Teens that participate in After School Matters will be sent an invitation to receive a complimentary ticket to see “Selma” at one of the participating theaters. The students will provide their student ID and the After School Matters ticket at participating Chicago theaters. The After School Matters program in Chicago began on Friday, Jan. 16. In the other cities, seventh-, eighth- and ninththgrade students who present a current student ID or report

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card at the box office of any participating theater will receive free admission while tickets last. Viacom’s Paramount Pictures, which is distributing “Selma,” is coordinating the programs with participating theaters in the U.S. For a list of participating theaters in select cities offering free admission to students during this program and for information on group sales, visit www.SelmaMovie.com/studenttickets. Business leaders in additional cities are currently organizing commitments from community organizations. “Selma” is the story of a movement. The film chronicles the tumultuous threemonth period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. “Selma” is playing in theaters nationwide. To learn more about the film, go to http://www.selmamovie.com.

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Sheila Robinson, publisher of Greensboro-based Diversity Woman Magazine, attended the live taping of “The BET Honors” on Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. Robinson was there to support two of her dear friends, honorees Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and actress Phylicia Rashad. Usher Raymond, Microsoft Corp. Chairman John W. Thompson and Kanye West were The flu is a serious illness that can also honored. easily be prevented with a flu shot Actor/comedian Wayne Brady hosted the star-studded Protect yourself and your family and night “The BET Honors” will preget your flu vaccine! miere on Monday, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. on BET Network in the USA and around the world on BET’s international network Submitted Photo DWSP_001879_01_rd1-TriadCityBeat-4.75x4.875_bf.pdf 1 2/3/15 3:50 PM Publisher Sheila Robinson poses with gospel on Saturday, Feb. 28. www.forsyth.cc/publichealth/

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cy, According to a media release, the school has a Spanish population of 55 percent with 32 percent of those students being limited in English proficiency, and 94 percent of the school’s population is on free or reduced lunch. “We have to look at it through mental, home and cultural factors. We have to look at it through a lot of things that, as an educator, I feel should be inclusive,” Hopkins said. “That gauge is the depth and the breadth of how children learn and their motivation to achieve.” The schools Board of Directors is scheduled to vote on a final resolution at its next board meeting on Monday. Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools is

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fighting back with its own performance grading system. Superintendent Beverly Emory said in a media release that they system created its own system because the state’s didn’t accurately capture the work that school were doing. She believe the grades should include the growth students make from year-to-year and take poverty into account. “Using one grade to measure a school’s progress is limiting, and we wanted it to better reflect student growth from one year to the next and the challenges of poverty,” Emory said. “At the same time, our grades show that we have much work to do. We want all of our schools to be As under any grading scale, and we will continue to work to that.” The school system increased the state grade one letter grade if the school met or exceeded growth. To show those

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T H E C H RON I C LE schools that are povertychallenged, the grade was given a ‘+’ if more than 85 percent of a school’s students receive free or reduced-price lunch. Under the school system’s model, 22 schools received an A; two schools received a B+; 13 received a B; 11 received a C+; eight received a C; six received a D+; six received a D; and five received an F+. Eight schools with special programs, such as The Children’s Center, Lowrance Middle, Carter High and Main Street Academy, were not given a grade. The Board of Education unanimously approved the district’s model at its Jan. 27 meeting, again deciding that the district would focus on its goals of literacy in early grades, increasing the graduation rate and decreasing achievement gaps.

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newspaper last month. Abdullah said violence in reaction to blasphemy was not following Muhammad‘s example. He said those trying to incite Muslims, like the The North Carolina law, sponsored by Florida pastor who threatened to burn the Republican lawmakers and allowed to Quran in 2010, are best left ignored. become law by the governor without his “If you ignore it, it’ll go away,” he said. signature in 2013, bans the use of all forEl-Amin said Sharia is also not repreeign laws in sented by family cases. Islamic State Sharia is moral militants code and relibeheading prisgious laws oners. He said taken from the few ever identify Quran and the the Ku Klux example set by Klan with the Prophet C h r i s t i a n i t y, Muhammad in even when the Sunnah. In members burn the case of crosses in peofamily law, it ple’s yards, yet may affect many want to things like judge his faith marriage and Photos by Todd Luck by its extremprenuptial ists. Fleming El-Amin speaks on the Sharia ban. agreements for “It‘s a differpeople from ent mindset certain countoday because tries. we don‘t have a S e v e n knowledge base states have of each other,” passed similar he said. measures and Another the matter has aspect of the been debated Sharia bans, in dozens panelists said, is more. The laws that they added typically ban fire to the fear of foreign laws, Muslims across since a court in the nation. On Oklahoma Jan. 29 in Texas, struck down Imam Khalid Griggs speaks. where legislators that state’s ban have attempted because it to pass a foreign law ban for years, specifically focused on Sharia law, which Muslims were invited to come to the state is observed in some Muslim countries. Capitol in Austin. They were met with Proponents of the bans say they protect angry protests shouting things like, “No the Constitution, but many disagree. Sharia!” “Go Home!” and “Jesus is Lord.” Muslim groups have been joined by Jewish One Texas lawmaker, Molly White, posted organizations in their opposion Facebook that she left an Israeli tion to the bans. The AntiFlag in her office with instructions Defamation League in Florida for Muslims to denounce extremopposed that state’s foreign ists and pledge allegiance to law ban, which passed last America and its laws. year, for fear of its potential “We’ll see how long they stay effects on alimony, child cusin my office,” she wrote. tody and even the ability to Griggs said even he’s been remarry for Jews who divorce accused of radicalism by online in Israel. websites. An article on the webThe American Civil site Clarion Project cited a study Liberties Union has opposed May called “Shariah: The Threat to such bans as being discriminaAmerica” when asking why WFU tory and successfully challenged the didn’t understand the “serious implicaOklahoma ban. The American Bar tions” of hiring “an individual like Griggs” Association said the bans are unnecessary as associate chaplain for Muslim Life. and can complicate divorce and marriage Griggs is well known in the community cases that involve religious laws and that for appearing at interfaith programs. Under wider foreign law bans could have negative his leadership, Community Mosque has effects on international business deals. long held a free medical clinic, regular “The law has all types of far reaching food and clothing giveaways and will open implication that we may not even realize its own academy for children ages 4 to 18 until situations arise,” said May. in March. Panelists assured attendees that there is no justification in Sharia or the Quran for terrorist attacks like the one on a Paris from page A1

cent are aware of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. These signs include pressure, squeezing or pain in your chest, pain or discomfort in your arms, back, neck, jaw and stomach, shortness of breath, Submitted Photo cold sweats, light- The crowd at the 2014 Go Red breakfast gathering. headedness and nausea. Kirsten Royster, vice president of Novant Health Heart Heart Disease for women by the and the Vascular Institute, said numbers that the partnership Novant has with the Go Red Campaign allows it to edu43 million: Estimated women in the U.S. who are cate and empower women to affected by cardiovascular disease. live healthier lives for themselves and their families. 90 percent: Women who have one or more risk factors “The partnership with Go for heart disease or stroke. Red for Women is critical to educating women so that we can improve the health of 80 percent: The number of heart disease and stroke women. As a leading center in events that could be prevented. the region for heart and vascular care, our team provides 50,000 - The number of African-American women that care to thousands of patients die from cardiovascular diseases annually. per year and continues to achieve quality results that put 50 percent: The number of African-American women us in the top 10 percent in the who are aware of the signs and symptoms of heart nation,” she said. “While our attack. national recognition for quality in heart and vascular care is Source: American Heart Association, 2015 Fact Sheet The Chronicle impressive, our more important mission as a community wellness partner is to help prevent heart disease. We will continue to invest not only in the most advanced technology and procedures to treat heart disease, but also in programs designed to prevent it.” Others around Winston-Salem are taking the campaign to heart. The Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will sponsor Go Red for Women T HURSDAY, HURS DA Y, F EBRUARY E BRUAR Y 12 on Friday, Feb. 6, at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Go Red for Women is locally sponsored by NewBridge Bank, Novant Health and Crumley and Roberts. Macy’s is the national sponsor. People are encouraged to take photos of themselves and post it on www.facebook.com/triadaha with the #TriadGoRed.

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*Feb. 5 - Red H.E.A.R.R.T. (Help Educate and Reduce Risk Today)- The agency’s Wear Red Event will be held from 5-7:15 p.m. at Gateway YWCA. During the event there will be Zumba Flash mobs, healthy quiz games, and other health information.

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*Feb. 6 - National Wear Red Day- Wear red, take photos and post to Facebook.

*Feb. 6 - W-S Go Red Breakfast- The annual breakfast with community and business leaders will be at Novant Health’s Conference Center from 7:30 to 9 a.m. *Feb. 10 - WS/FCS School system partners with Red H.E.A.R.R.T., allowing basketball players to wear red socks while playing.

*Feb. 12 - WFU Basketball- At the women’s basketball game, it will be Girl’s Night Out Goes Red, where women will take to the court with AHA’s mascot, Thumper, and the Deacon.

*Feb. 15 - Red Dress Tea- invites local congregations to wear their red and ask women’s health questions at Novant Health’s Conference Center from 3 to 5 p.m.

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*Feb. 27 - Piedmont Federal Savings, 201 S. Stratford Road, will have screenings, door prizes, nutritionists and local survivors on hand to talk about cardiovascular disease.

Another event in Winston-Salem: *Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will sponsor Go Red for Women on Friday, Feb. 6, 6-8 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road. The event, which will include line dancing, is open to the public, and donations will be accepted at the door for the American Heart Association. Please wear red and support the W-S Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Project 13 and Physical & Mental Health Committees.

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BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Northwest Guilford and East Forsyth engaged in a tug-of-war that lasted for four quarters. This nail-biting contest, which was tied at least five times during the second half, was not decided until the final minutes.

When the dust finally settled, it was East Forsyth who came out on top with a 70-66 victory in junior varsity basketball on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Coming down the stretch, the Eagles hit enough free throws and at critical times, played well enough defensively, to notch their seventh win in a row. “On defense, we were lazy at times and we gave up far too many easy baskets on back-door cuts,” said Coach Rodney Minor of East Forsyth. “But when it came right down to it, everybody pulled together and grinded it out. Even though they faced some adversity, they showed a lot of resiliency and mental toughness.” East Forsyth (12-4, 4-0 Piedmont Triad Conference) rallied from a five-point deficit to tie the Curtis Coleman of East Forsyth gets ready to shoot a free throw. See East Forsyth on B2

Winston-Salem Prep team eyes perfection

East Forsyth's Brandon Tate (23) takes the ball to the basket.

Photos by Charles E. Leftwich, Jr.

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

When it comes to junior varsity basketball in this part of the state, the beat goes on for Winston-Salem Prep. With three games left to play in the regular season, the Phoenix has its eyeballs fixated on perfection. So far, the Lash-Chronicle Classic champions have managed to side-step complacency. Even so, it remains to be seen if arrogance will eventually inhabit the minds of Prep’s players between now and the end of the regular season on Feb. 10. The Phoenix (16-0, 12-0 Northwest 1-A Conference) has road dates at Mount Airy and Atkins and will close out the season at home against North Stokes. Coach Bill Tibbs readily admits that it’s becoming more difficult for him to find ways to keep his team fully motivated. Up to now, he’s been able to push all the right buttons at the right times to get the desired results. Intense practices, he explained, have gone a long way to help keep his players humble in spite of their success. “In practice, we’re always looking for little things that will help bring everybody back down to earth,” said Tibbs. “Running has a way of changing mindsets and attitudes. But it’s not running just for the sake of it. When players miss free throws and lay-ups, they know they’re going to run. If they don’t hustle, box-out, rebound and defend with intensity, they will run. The same goes for bad body language and mouthing off. We’ve established a culture here which demands that we win with class.” There’s nothing secretive about the Prep’s formula for winning. Share the ball on offense, go all-out on defense, and compete with controlled intensity. It also helps that Tibbs’ crew has a collective work ethic that keeps them primed and focused. “From day one, this group has bought into everything I’ve told them,” said Tibbs. “Plus, they want to be in the gym all the time. They’re definitely not afraid of hard work.” Prep’s jayvee squad has its share of skilled

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First African-American woman men’s golf coach to speak in Triad

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Winston-Salem resident coaches undefeated Livingstone women

Justin Carter makes a strong move inside the lane.

Photo by Charles E. Leftwich, Jr.

The Brunson Invitational Scholarship Fund is a registered nonprofCantana Sparks, an African-American it organization that exposes inner city woman trailblazing golfer, will come to youth to the game of golf. Youth that the Triad for the Brunson Invitational apply for this scholarship must meet acaGolf Scholarship Fund. demic guidelines and mostly plan to Sparks is a trailblazing golfer from the attend a historical black college or uni1980s and the first African-American versity. woman to coach a men’s NCAA golf Middle age, high school and college team. students can attend this event at no In honor of Black History Month, she charge. College students must present an will be the honorary guest Feb. 21 at I.D. Proctor Hall at N.C A&T State University A private dinner will be held for from 4-6 p.m. sponsors with Coach Starks at Ruth’s Cantana, who was honored with the Chris Steakhouse in Greensboro. Cantana Sparks release of her story in the movie “From For more information contact The Rough” in 2014, will be speaking on behalf of the founder Rodney Brunson 336-457-2372 or at brunBrunson Invitational Golf Scholarship Fund. songolfinvitation@gmail.com.

A look back at recent seasons tells you much about the women’s basketball program at Livingstone College. The Lady Blue Bears were at or near the bottom of the stack in the CIAA. For this season, though, it’s a totally different story line. Livingstone, ranked 11th in the USA Today Division II Coach’s Poll on Jan. 30, is undeniably the surprise team of 201415. The past two seasons haven’t been kind: The program had a woeful .384 winning percentage. At the start of F e b r u a r y, L iv i n g s t o n e was still undefeated at 20-0 overall and Photos by Charles E. Leftwich, Jr. 11-0 CIAA. Coach Anita Howard watches the Enter first- action from sidelines. year coach Anita Howard, who produced a similar quick turnaround during her two-year stay at Salem College. At Salem, a Division III program, Howard transformed a struggling program from being the bottom-feeder of the Great South Athletic Conference, to being the conference champ that earned a NCAA Tournament bid. With less than a month left in the regular season, there’s no way to determine if Livingstone will have that same level of success so soon. What is apparent is that the Lady Blue Bears are the real deal. There’s no denying that Howard is a prime factor in the program’s meteoric rise. Nobody in the CIAA saw this coming. In the pre-season polls and predictions, Livingstone was picked to finish last in the six-team Southern Division. “We’re starting at the bottom and working our way to the top,” said Howard, who started her college coaching career at Winston-Salem State in 2006. “These young ladies have bonded at the right time. They’re mentally tough and they go hard day in and day out. That’s why we’re blessed to be where we are today.” During Howard’s career, defense has become the hallmark of her teams. At Salem, the Spirits ranked among the national leaders in Division III in several categories. While the Blue Bears haven’t quite reached that level yet, there has been marked improvement. Howard believes in the grit factor. That means boxing out for rebounds, not missing defensive assignments, and being willing to dive on the floor for loose balls. “Playing tough defense is about giving 100 percent effort,” said Howard, who was voted Conference Player of the Year during her college-playing days at Fort Valley State and Armstrong Atlantic State. “It doesn’t take talent and skills. There’s no such thing as being pretty on defense. It’s getting in the face of opponents, yelling, hollering and making the offense feel uncomfortable.” One factor not to be forgotten about the revamped version of Livingstone is Howard’s familiarity with the style of play in the CIAA. After serving in key assistant posi-

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Lady Rams stage great second half in hard-fought loss to Livingstone SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem State Lady Rams (7-13, 3-7 CIAA) gave the #11 Livingstone Blue Bears (20-0, 11-0 CIAA) all they could handle in a hard-fought 64-56 loss, Saturday evening, Jan. 31. Though the Lady Rams took the loss, the team was never short on fight as they staged a furious second half rally against their only ranked opponent of the season. After struggling in the first half, the Lady Rams gave a stellar second-half effort that saw the team outscore the Blue Bears, 46-36 in the second half. However, the Lady Rams could not overcome their toughest first half of the season as they managed just 10 first half points. As a team, the Lady Rams shot 31.4 percent from the floor, including shooting 9.5 percent (two-of-21) in the first half of the game. WSSU senior forwards Dionna Scott and Jovanah Graham led the way for the team with 12 points each in the game. Redshirt-senior guard Taylar Wells added 12 points off the bench as well. Sophomore forward Jasmine Carter pulled in a team-high eight rebounds as well. The Lady Rams gave a great effort in the early going of the game when a Graham jumper at the 14:25 mark, left the Lady Rams within one point of the Blue Bears, 6-5. However, the jumper marked the last field goal of the half for the Lady Rams. For the remainder of the half, the Lady Rams managed just five more points in the half, all from free throws and took a 28-10 deficit into the locker room at halftime. The second half turned out to be a much different story as the Lady Rams clawed their way back into the game

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individuals on offense. Yet, there is no designated “go-to” scorer. It’s all by design. Tibbs preaches scoring balance and that’s what he’s getting. The starting five of Javier Dixon, Caleb Burgess, Justin Carter, Ryan Palmer and

Prep's Ryan Palmer goes in for a layup.

Photos by Charles E. Leftwich, Jr.

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Visiting Northwest Guilford refused to wilt under pressure on the Eagles home court. Chris Alley hit a pair of free throws to cut the East lead to 65-63. But Sherrod Wells converted a foul shot and Curtis Coleman made a pin-point pass to Darius Goolsby on a fast-break lay-up to push the lead to 68-63 with 1:05 remaining. The Vikings derailed their chances for victory when they missed four consecutive foul shots with less than a minute left to play. Wesley Barham hit a 3-pointer from the top of the trim the East margin to 69-66, but it wasn’t enough

with a great offensive showing. For the half, the Lady Rams shot 46.7 percent (14-of30) from the floor in the half. The Lady Rams kicked things off with an 11-4 run that included a three-point barrage from Edwards and Wells. Edwards hit a pair of threepointers while Wells added one of her own during the run. The effort cut the WSSU deficit down to just 12 points, 33-21 with 16:15 left. The Lady Rams were able to get their deficit down to single digits when junior forward Jeri Craine hit a lay-up at the 10:39 mark that pulled the Lady Rams within striking distance, 42-34 with 10:39 left. The lay-up capped an 11-6 run by the Lady Rams. Things got really interesting for the Lady Rams when sophomore center Sha’Quira Palmer hit a jumper at the 8:26 mark that pulled the Lady Rams within four points, 42-38 with 7:48 left to play. Unfortunately, the effort turned out to be a last stand for the Lady Rams as the team allowed Livingstone to push its lead back to double-digits after a 10-2 run by the Lady Rams that left the team trailing, 54-40 with 3:49 left to play. The Lady Rams made their last stand in the final minutes of the game when Edward’s fourth three-pointer of the game pulled the team within 6 points, 60-54 with 00:48 left to play. However, the connected on four free throws and held the Lady Rams to just one lay-up for the remainder of the game to seal the tough loss. The loss marked the Lady Rams’ first loss to Livingstone since 2007.

K.J. Watson average between 9 and 14 points per game. The scoring average for the bench as a whole is close to 7 points per player. “When I looked over our team stats a few days ago, the first thing I noticed was how the points were distributed,” said Tibbs. “Nobody is averaging 20 points a game, but as a team, we’re averaging around 70. That’s the kind of balance we need to win consistently. If an opponent can stop one of our scorers, we have others who can step in and give us what we need.” Aside from defense and scoring balance, Prep has benefited from the contributions of a backcourt tandem that’s as effective as any at the junior varsity level. Javier Dixon and Caleb Burgess have different playing styles, .Coach Bill Tibbs but they mesh together well. Dixon is a true point guard, who can score when needed. Burgess is fearless with the ball in his hands, but he also makes good use of his court awareness to find open teammates for good shots. “Javier is difficult for opposing teams to deal with because he’s able to break any press defense that he faces,” said Tibbs. “Caleb can do it all. There’s no question that he understands. The biggest plus for him is his basketball IQ. It’s extremely high.”

to complete a comeback. Connor Sparrow and game at 58 midway Higgins through the fourth quarter. shared teamDevin Higgins came up high scoring with a steal at mid-court honors for the and scored on lay-up to put Eagles with the Eagles up by 2 points. 17 points Higgins stole another a p i e c e . Northwest Guilford pass Sparrow sat that led to points, which on the bench helped East Forsyth extend for long its lead to 62-58 with 3:11 stretches in to go. the second “Once we got that fourhalf due to point lead, we never let up,” Photos by Charles E. Leftwich, Jr. foul trouble. said Minor. “That was the I n Coach Rodney Minor signals from the critical difference. Plus, S p a r r o w ’ s East Forsyth bench. we’ve cut our rotation absence, down to eight players and Higgins and Goolsby pro- both ends of the floor. our guys responded very vided what East needed at Goolsby finished 16 points, well to that.” most of those coming on put-backs in the decisive fourth quarter. Josh Mahaffey contributed 10 points. “Darius came off the bench and gave us plenty of energy,” said Minor. “He defended, rebounded and scored when the opportunity presented itself. Devin came through with two key steals that gave us a spark when we really needed it. It’s good to see that our players are beginning to understand the message we’ve been preaching all season. It’s not about who starts the game, it’s about being ready when your number is called.” For Northwest Guilford (14-4, 3-2), Thomas Smith led the scoring with a game-high 24 points. Tyler Young chipped in with 12 points. “Give Northwest Guilford a lot of credit,” said Minor. “They made it tough on us and their zone caused problems. But once we started feeding the ball Photos by Charles E. Leftwich, Jr. to high post, good things East Forsyth's Chandler Brinson (24) defends on the perimeter against Kyle started to happen.” Sullivan of Northwest Guilford.

QEA revs up for home games

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Quality Education Academy’s Fighting Pharaoh’s are gearing up for one of three home games left in the season. Last week, Bull City Prep visited QEA and left devastated as the Pharaohs scored a whopping 100 points to Bull City’s 56. On Saturday, QEA traveled to Raleigh to play Word of God Christian Academy. Although, The Pharaoh’s played well and fought hard, they were defeated in Raleigh with the final score being 59 to 68. With the upcoming home game on Tuesday, Feb. 10 (QEA vs. Prominence Academy), the Fighting Pharaohs are eagerly anticipating hitting the road on Thursday, Feb.12, to Mouth of Wilson, Va. to play longtime rival Oak Hill Academy. Quality Education Academy celebrates athletic success and academic success as well; kicking off the second semester with its K-12 parent night and reading café, where students and parents were motivated to focus on reading together to achieve academic success.

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tions at Shaw and St. Augustine’s, Howard is well-versed on what it takes to win in the conference. The fruits of her first recruiting class are a reflection of what she knows about bringing in the right personnel. “ T h e tempo in the CIAA is upand-down and it’s fast, so you need quickness and athleticism,” said Howard, who lives in W i n s t o n -C Photos by Charles E. Leftwich, Jr. Salem with Prior to taking the job at Livingstone, her husband, Anita Howard was the head coach at Theo andS Salem College. three chil-R dren. “I was able to bring in the new pieces we needed to go with the returning players. But there was one concern. I signed some basketball divas, players who came from larger programs. The only question was how long it might take to develop team chemistry. The divas and the returning players hit it off from the very start, on and off the court. This group believes they believe they can accomplish great things this season.” On the front line, power forward Kyra Crosby, a 6foot-1 senior transfer from Georgia State, leads the team in scoring (13.6 points per game) and rebounds (6.6 per game). Crosby is followed by Cierra York and Precious Roberts (both average 12.9 points per game). JUCO transfer Amber Curtis, nicknamed “Kobe” because of her scoring prowess, has the capability to score points in a hurry, especially from 3-point range. “This season has been a journey and it’s been enjoyable,” said Crosby. “No two games are the same. So, I’m always looking forward to seeing what kind of adjustments we end up making in order to continue winning games.” Roberts’ decision to leave Prairie View A&M and come to Livingstone was heavily influenced by Toni Gore, her community college coach at Indian River State (Fla). For Roberts, Gore’s strong recommendation carried a lot of weight. “Coach Gore was the best coach I’ve ever had,” said Roberts. “So when she told me that she mentored Coach Howard, I was very interested. Even when we first talked on the phone, I had a real good feeling about Livingstone. I love how Coach Howard treats us as players and as women. I know I made the right choice.” In case folks don’t know by now, women’s basketball at Livingstone isn’t what it used to be. The Lady Blue Bears have played every team in the conference and demonstrated that they are no flukes. Along the way, they’ve raised some eyebrows and turned some heads. “It’s a new day at Livingstone,” said Howard. “We’re not going anywhere. We’re here to stay.”

Livingstone center Kyra Crosby (in middle) is thrilled about being a key part of the Lady Blue Bears breakthrough season.

Lady Rams open season with losses

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The Winston-Salem State University Lady Rams (0-1) had a solid start, but faded late in a 132 loss to the Concord (W.Va.) Mountain Lions, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 31. It was the first game in a double-header and it was the first game in the season for the Lady Rams. The Lady Rams took the loss in spite of a solid overall game, but fell victim to a late rally by the Mountain Lions in the tough loss. After a scoreless first inning, the Lady Rams allowed at least one run in each of the remaining innings for the Mountain Lions, including a six-run sixth inning. The Lady Rams were able to counter with a pair of runs of their own, but could not rally in the loss. As a team, the Lady Rams finished the game with eight total hits. Senior infielder Monet Daly led the way with a two-forthree performance at the plate with a run scored. Sophomore pitcher Mercedes Hargett also had a strong hitting effort with a two-for-three effort with a run scored. Senior infielder Katrina Bartlett was onefor-three with a double and an RBI. The Lady Rams scored in the third inning when

The Winston-Salem State Lady Rams opened their season on Saturday, Jan. 31.

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senior Lauren Beaver hit an RBI groundout to the pitcher that scored Daly. The team added another score in the sixth inning when Bartlett hit an RBI double that scored Hargett. Hargett (0-1) took the pitching loss with a fourinning appearance. She finished the game with five runs allowed, but three strikeouts and just one walk. Sophomore Chyna Riley added a pair of innings with three earned runs allowed and three walks. In the second game of the double-header, the Lady Rams (0-2) gave a strong effort, but the team could not overcome some early struggles in an 11-2 loss to the Concord Mountain Lions (2-0), Saturday. The Lady Rams

allowed seven first-inning runs, but the team finished the game with some tough defense in the tough loss. After surviving the opening barrage, the Lady Rams held Concord scoreless for the second and third innings, but allowed four runs in the final three innings of the tough loss. The Lady Rams were able to notch a first inning run, followed by a pair of third inning runs, but could not manage any more in the tough loss. As a team, the Lady Rams finished the game with 10 total hits, including a three-for-three effort with two RBI from senior designated player Lauren Beaver. Sophomore infielder Chyna Riley added a two-for-four effort at the plate with a run scored

while senior Monet Daly added a two-for-four effort with a double and a run scored. Beaver wasted little time in making her presence felt when she hit a first-inning RBI single that scored Riley. She added another RBI in the third inning that scored Daly. Sophomore infielder Mercedes Hargett added an RBI single that scored Riley. Daly (0-1) took the pitching loss when she allowed six runs (five earned) in two-thirds of an inning pitched while Hargett pitched five and two-thirds innings. She finished the game with seven hits allowed and four strikeouts with just one walk.

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Covington places second in 60m dash 2015 Hilton Garden Invitational in style with some great performances on the second day of the two-day meet.

Raven Covington placed second in the 60m dash.

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The Lady Rams had some great efforts both on and off the track to close out the meet. The Lady Rams’ sprinters set the tone for the entire day when junior Raven Covington placed second in the women’s 60m dash. She recorded a 7.56 in the finals of the event, another NCAA Division II provisional qualifying time. She also had a 7.61 in the semifinals of the event as well. Joining Covington with a great performance of her own was senior sprinter Nya Michaux, who placed

second in the unseeded section of the women’s 200m dash with a 25.41. Not far behind was sophomore sprinter TyLeah Hampton, who placed third with a 25.50. The Lady Rams’ 4x400m relay team also had a great day when they placed fifth in the event with a 3:53.18. In field events, senior Tajanel McNeil continued her great efforts with a fifth-place finish in the women’s long jump. She recorded a 37’ 10.50” (11.54m) leap, an NCAA Division II provisional qualifying leap.

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Winston-Salem State University had five players score in double figures, and the Rams erased a 9-point half-time deficit by outscoring the Livingstone Blue Bears by 18 points in the second half, in route to a 89-80 Southern Division win on Saturday night, Jan. 31 at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. With the win, WSSU moves into a tie for first in the CIAA’s Southern Division. Winston-Salem State improves to 13-6 overall, 6-4 in the CIAA and 3-1 in the Southern Division. Livingstone falls to 13-7 overall, 7-4 overall and 3-1 in the Southern Division. In the first half, the Livingstone College Blue Bears jumped out early on the Rams and eight minutes into the game held an 18-10 advantage over WSSU. Winston-Salem State would creep back into the game, but the Blue Bears would use a 25-6 run over the final five minutes to take a 46-37 lead into the locker room at the half. Winston-Salem State would waste no time regrouping and making it a game, as the second half begun. WyKevin Bazemore, Javan Wells and Donta Harper got the Rams off quickly, and a driving layup and free throw from Terrell Leach tied the game at 48-48 with just over 17 minutes to go. Over the next several minutes, WSSU got big contributions from a number of players, but Donta Harper came alive and carried the team with big shot after big shot. WSSU would retake the lead at 59-57, with 11 minutes left to play, and would never look back. The Rams lead would balloon to 13 points twice, and coming down the stretch of the game, WSSU would secure the win with some crucial free throws. Winston-Salem State was led in scoring by Donta Harper, who turned in his best night as a Ram with 20 points, to go with four rebounds and two assists. Javan Wells also added 20 points to go with five rebounds, while WyKevin Bazemore added 17 points and 13 assists. Bazemore also had three blocks, two steals and two assists. CJ Ford and Kerry Campbell each chipped in 10 points, while Ford also added five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Campbell also finished with two steals. Terrell Leach finished with eight points, two rebounds, two steals and an assist. Livingstone College was led in scoring by Daryl Traynham, who came off the bench to score 16 points, while Ty Newman added 15 points and seven rebounds. Eric Dubose finished with 14 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Hakeem Jackson added 12 points. Eric Mayo chipped in nine points and pulled down 11 rebounds.

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Health seminars Born Again Free Church, 741 Moravia St., will hold Healthy Heart seminars on Friday, Feb. 6, Friday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 27. Professional heath providers will be on hand each night to offer tips. Admission is free. The pastor and overseer is Bishop Barbara Adams. For more information, v i s i t www.BornAgainFreeChurch.org or call 336-251-8717. Starting Feb. 7

Grant-writing workshop The Love Community Development Corp., 3980 North Liberty St., will sponsor a free grant-writing workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 14. Dr. Dorothy Yarborough, vice chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners in Burlington, will be the facilitator. “The Grant Writing Process” workshop will provide any schools, faith-based organizations, non-profit agencies or community groups with the tools necessary to successfully compete for grant funds. Register at 336- 3068119 or email: lovecenter45@yahoo.com. Starting Feb. 8

Calvary Hill BHM activities Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance, 4951 Manning St., will hold Black History Month activities each Sunday in February during the 11 a.m. service. Members of the Youth Ministry will be reading black history-related poems and skits. Bishop Claude C. Turner is the founder, pastor and teacher. Feb. 8

Men's Day service Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, 1345 East Fourth St., will hold its annual Men’s Day celebration on Sunday, Feb. 8 at the 10 a.m. worship service. The speaker will be Rev. Dr. Derek Hicks, the assistant professor of religion and culture at Wake Forest University School of Divinity. The theme for this year’s event is “Men Let Your Light So Shine.” The senior pastor of Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion is Rev. Johnny L. Ruff. John Wesley AME anniversary John Wesley AME Zion Church, 1800 NE 25th St., will mark its 138th anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 8. Rev. Sam Puryear, associate minister at New Jersey AME Zion Church, will be the 11 a.m. speaker. The 4 p.m. evening speaker will be Elder George W. Maize II, presiding elder of Jersey City District of the New Jersey Conference. The Livingstone College Gospel Choir, under the direction of Dr. Owen Forbes, will perform. Love Church anniversary The Love Church, 4198 Cherry St., will celebrate its fourth anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 8. At 11 a.m., Pastor Byron Battle of Little Bethlehem in Eden will be the speaker. At the 6 p.m. service, Love Church Pastor Curtis Friday’s spiritual father, Dr. R.A. Vernon from The Word Church in Cleveland, Ohio, will be in the house. For more information, call 336-525-1LOV (1568) or go to www.thelovecity.org.

UUF services Members of The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4055 Robinhood Road, will present the play “The Perfect Heart” at 9 and 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8. At the 9:15 a.m. forum, David Coates, who teaches Anglo-American studies at Wake Forest, will speak on “Deja Vu All Over Again: America, Britain and the Decline of an Empire.” The 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for adults will hear Dalia Deane speak on “Meditation: What, Why, Where and When.” For more information, visit www.uufws.org. See Religion on B5

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New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 New Hope Lane, has adopted the motto "Building new hope and changing lives.” The annual “Hype Night” event that is held in January, on a Saturday night, with an open invitation to all people, of all ages, and all races, is very instrumental in aiding the church membership to walk in this goal. On Jan. 24, groups, soloists, choirs, the church’s praise dancers, the Minister of Mime Will “EJ” Furches and others performed and praised God in the process. The co-sponsors of this annu-

al church event are not only a husband and wife team, parents of a teenage daughter, and fulltime employees, but also very dedicated and loyal church leaders. Chris and Lakesha Weston are always present at all church events , whether on the church campus or away. Chris is a deacon of the church, he and Lakesha are members of the church council, and are always willing to help out with any and all church events or membership details. The New Hope Missionary Baptist Church family feels blessed and grateful to have the Westons and “Hype Night.”

Southern Baptist leaders urge churches to integrate

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Leaders in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination are preaching that integrated churches can be a key driver of racial justice in society. But that could be a hard sell to those sitting in Southern Baptist Convention congregations. The Rev. Russell Moore, who leads the Southern Baptist’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, is one of several white leaders calling for multiethnic congregations in the wake of the unrest spurred by the killings of black men by white police officers in Ferguson, Mo., and New York City. “In the church, a black Christian and a white Christian are brothers and sisters,” Moore wrote recently. “We care what happens to the other, because when one part of the Body hurts, the whole Body hurts. … When we know one another as brothers and sisters, we will start to stand up and speak up for one another.” The effort has taken on particular urgency for Moore and other Southern Baptist leaders who have been working to overcome the denomination’s history. The convention was formed

Russell Moore, left, director of the Southern Baptist’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, is one of several white leaders calling for multiethnic congregations

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in 1845 in a split with other Baptists when Southern Baptists resolved to continue allowing slave owners to become missionaries. During the Civil Rights Movement, Southern Baptists were largely silent or actively opposed ending segregation. The denomination eventually declared racism a sin, and in 2011 renewed efforts to reach out to Latinos, African-

Andrae Crouch remembered for dedication to gospel music

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrae Crouch was remembered at his funeral in Los Angeles for his dedication to spreading gospel music around the world. The Grammy-winning gospel performer, songwriter and choir director was honored Wednesday, Jan. 21, during a service at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. There were performances and appearances by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams, Ledisi and many gospel luminaries. “Andrae is the father of modern gospel,” said Jackson. “We cannot forget how hard he fought, not just to change people, but to change our society. Andrae is not just a local or national gospel singer. He is an international transformer, a historic figure that eclipsed his time and changed the course.” Several attendees performed renditions of Crouch’s songs, backed by a band and 80-person choir. Wonder remembered first working with Crouch when he was asked to join in on the tune “I’ll Be Thinking of You,” which Wonder performed during the service. “I was in the studio and someone said, ‘Andrae Crouch wants you to play harmonica on this song,'” Wonder recalled before playing. “I said I’ve always wanted to play harmonica for him on a song, so it’s truly an honor to be able to do this song again and celebrate his life. He blessed me as a friend.” Other guests included Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar and BeBe, CeCe and Marvin Winans, who performed the eulogy. “I thought these were just hymn songs,” Franklin said of Crouch’s See Crouch on B5

Americans and others. The next year, the denomination elected its first African-American president, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr. Moore’s commission has also organized a leadership summit called “The Gospel and Racial Reconciliation” to be held this spring. Moore said he has two goals for the summit. He wants to spur churches to work for racial reconciliation by articulating it as a

Gospel demand. And he wants to facilitate personal relationships between Southern Baptists of different races. But some would also like to see concrete efforts to integrate the Southern Baptist Convention, especially at the level of leadership. “The church lacks the moral authority to address the world

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Lesson Scripture: Luke 10:25-34

By the end of this lesson, we should • Recognize society’s barriers for what they are • Understand that selfishness is the root of barriers • Forgo barriers to help our neighbors

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Background: Our final lessons for this winter quarter focuses on stewardship. In general, this term applies to anyone that cares for creation, including its people. In the biblical sense, being good stewards means to stand for love, God’s love in all that we do. God isn’t impressed with our buildings, rituals, and/or attire. He knows our hearts and the manner in which we live. Luke 10 opened with Jesus sending out the 72 throughout Judea (Rome’s term for Judah) to witness about Jesus. Their instructions were clear and concise. They returned full of joy because they saw with their eyes the power of God. Jesus encouraged them and stated that they should have joy because their names are in heaven. Jesus thanks God for revealing His nature to everyday people instead of the “high and mighty”!

Lesson: The scribes and Pharisees followed Jesus in Galilee; nothing has changed now that He is in Judea. Their only aim is to discredit God’s son. A young lawyer (well- versed in the Mosaic Law) questions Jesus about eternal life. Jesus allows him to ask his question. Bravo! His answer comes straight from Scripture – Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18. He gives the correct answer but his second question reveals what’s in his heart. Let’s examine the young lawyer’s mindset. The Jews hated the Samaritans. Why? The region was part of Israel, the northern kingdom. When the Assyrians conquered them in 722 B.C., the prominent citizens were displaced with other conquered

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about race before we set our own house in order,” said the Rev. Dwight McKissic, a black Southern Baptist pastor in Arlington, Texas. While he praised recent statements by SBC leaders, he also noted that the denomination continues to employ all whites as top executives and seminary presidents. “It’s obvious the rhetoric and reality is not matching,” he said. Nonwhite congregations made up 20 percent of the Southern Baptist Convention’s nearly 51,000 congregations in 2012, the most recent year statistics are available from the denomination. But less than 1 percent of those congregations are multiethnic. The vast majority of Southern Baptists attend a church predominantly filled by people of their own race, be it black, white or Hispanic. The situation is nearly identical in most Christian denominations in the United States. Despite that lack of integration, a phone survey of about 1,000 churchgoers by Lifeway Research recently found that only 37 percent of evangelicals thought their churches needed to become more

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deep discography. “I had no idea of the impact of this guy that was packing out Carnegie Hall, big arenas in London, tours and all of this big stuff.” Crouch and his twin sister, Sandra Crouch, were pastors at the New Christ Memorial Church in the Los Angeles suburb of San Fernando. An emotional Sandra recalled her brother’s final days to the crowd gathered for the four-and-ahalf-hour-long service. “I tried to keep my twin here, but God said, ‘He’s suffered enough, and I want

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Faith and Power Day New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 New Hope Lane, will hold a service for Faith and Power Day on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. Apostle Edward Allen of Ambassador Cathedral will be the guest speaker. Charles Tate is the program leader. Bishop John C. Parks is the senior pastor of the church. Officers to be installed CHRIST Community Outreach Ministries, 615 Coliseum Drive, will have the installation of new officers on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. Bishop Marvin Cremedy Sr., senior pastor of Vessels of Honor Church Ministries, will be the guest speaker. C.C.O.M. is a church where the supernatural power of GOD is revealed and manifested in the lives of believers in Christ. Rev. Nathaniel P. J. Williams Jr. is the host pastor. For more information, call 336-575-0148. Feb. 10

Heart health discussion On Feb. 10, Super Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 950 File St., will feature “A Heart Health Talk” by Porsche Jones, an educator from Community Outreach at Novant Health/ Forsyth Medical Center. The event will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call the church office 336-7222325.

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ethnically diverse. The surblood” between them. It’s vey was not broken down dangerous, inconvenient, from page B4 by denomination. and costly; he goes beyond David W. Key Sr., society’s boundaries. Jesus director of Baptist Studies people. The poor Jews left asks the young man to at Emory University’s in Samaria intermarried identify the real neighbor. Candler School of with the foreigners, pollut- The key point here is anyTheology, said the conven- ing their heritage and reli- one who needs help of any tion adopted a resolution in gion. The Jews in the south kind is our neighbor. 1995 recognizing and apol- (Judah) returned from ogizing for its historic role Babylon (last group) in 444 Life’s Application: It in supporting slavery and B.C. and rejected the mixed is easy to help people that Jim Crow policies. If the race people as inferior. look and act as you do. The denomination had also set “Their hatred deepened real test comes when we out to address the inequali- when around A.D. 6-9, the step outside our comfort ties those policies had Samaritans entered the zone. God’s love tranwrought, it could have Temple littering it with scends community, ecodone a lot over the past two human bones” (David C. nomics and politics! Cook’s Adult Teacher decades, he said. Believers are to follow Moore said he agrees Commentary). According God’s model. God looks that things are changing too to devout Jews, their neigh- beyond our faults and is slowly within the SBC, but bors were only other there for us. God shows us he sees signs of hope. He devout Jews. His mercy over and over; Jesus uses the parable points to the work of how then can we ignore Southeastern Baptist of the Good Samaritan to others? Society sets up barTheological Seminary expose the Jews’ narrow riers to divide and conquer. President Danny Akin, who perception of their neigh- The barriers keep us at each has made recruiting and bor. The devout men rely others’ throats thus rendereducating a racially diverse on their righteousness to ing our voices weak or nongroup of future pastors a set the standard instead of existent. We shouldn’t help the love of God. The priest key goal. someone because they may Akin said he doesn’t and the Levite walked on help us later. Did Jesus do think the patterns and struc- the other side ignoring an that? Remember now that tures built up at the SBC injured Jew. The Samaritan God sees us everyday all over more than a century sees the victim and goes to day. He isn’t fooled by our can be changed without an render his services even Sunday faces!!! though wasSalem “badChronicle, Carolina Peacemaker active and intentional Z29 (ZNGB)there Winston effort. “My grief is we’re late to this party,” he said. “We should have been leading the way. The Christian church should be the first to speak to issues of discrimi10,, 2015 FFebruary ebruary 4 – FFebruary ebruary 10 2015 nation and injustice … not sitting back.” him home with me.'” Sandra later lifted the mood by jokingly reminding everyone that her twin was born 30 minutes before her and was therefore her “opening act.” Crouch was awarded seven Grammys throughout a career that spanned more than a half-century. His work graced songs by Michael Jackson and Madonna and movies such as “The Color Purple” and “The Lion King.” Crouch died Jan. 8 at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, where he had been admitted after suffering a heart attack, according to his spokesman. He was 72. Wednesday’s called “What’s Your Reality Challenge” every second and fourth Wednesday (Feb. 11 and 25) at 7 p.m. The service is an open forum for people of all ages who have questions about reality challenges. Questions and answers will be shared with those who are seeking knowledge on how to handle day-to-day events that sometimes go unanswered. No question is too big or small to ask. The public is invited. For more information, call the church office at 336784-9347.

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M/WBE BID NOTICES M/WBE BID NOTICES ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Sealed proposals for the 2015 and 2016 Summer Youth Employment Program to be submitted to the City of Winston-Salem will be received by the Community and Business Development Department in the Bryce A. Stuart Building, Suite 423, 100 East First Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 until 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Instructions for submitting proposals and complete specifications may be obtained during regular office hours at the same location or http://www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/CBD/HousingDevelopment/Articles/Reports. The City of Winston-Salem reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted at the same location beginning 2:00 P.M., Monday, February 16, 2015. Prospective proposers are encouraged to attend. Mellin L. Parker Planning Sr. Project Supervisor

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DBE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co., Inc. is currently soliciting quotes from interested DBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following project: Project:

DK00141 Replace Bridge No. 2 on SR 1716 (Farmington Rd over Turner Crk in Yadkin Co Grade, Drain, Paving & Structure)

Bid Date: February 19, 2015 @ 10:00 AM Sub Quotes due by Feb. 18th @ 3:00 PM Contact: Gary Eisner gary.eisner@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North— PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112

We have adopted several policies and procedures to encourage the participation of DBE firms on our projects, so if you are interested in this project but discouraged by any of its requirements, please contact us. We have special joint pay agreements and even an expedited payment policy for DBE firms, and we encourage to you to contact us to discuss how these procedures can help you on this project. If the bonding, letter of credit or insurance requirements set forth in the bid documents would otherwise prevent you from soliciting a quote please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you meet these requirements. Likewise, if you are discouraged from submitting a quote on this project because you think you may have trouble obtaining the necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or any other related assistance or services that may be necessary to complete the work, please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you overcome these obstacles. We adopted these policies to encourage the participation of DBE firms like yours, and we encourage your company to explore and take advantage of them; so please feel free to give us a call in these regards A meeting has been scheduled for February 11th at 10:00 a.m. at 1608 Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC for anyone who is interested to ask questions, obtain plans, etc. Work Includes and we will be accepting quotes for but not limited to: Const. Survey, Grading, Supp. Clear & Grub, Pipe Culverts, Stone Base, Milling, Asph. Paving, Masonry Drainage Struct.,Shldr Berm Butter, GR, Rip Rap, TC, Temp Silt Fence, EC Items, Seed & Mulch, Remove Exist. Struct., Unclass. Struct. Excav., Class A Conc. (Bridge) Steel Piles, Vert. Conc. Barr. Rail, Geotextile for Drainage, Elastomeric Bearings, Prestressed Conc Box Beams Please see proposal for complete listing of bid items. Bid items can be subdivided into economically feasible units to facilitate DBE Participation. We ask that all Non-DBE Subs & Suppliers also utilize DBE Subs & Suppliers to increase our overall DBE Participation on this project. Be sure to check our website periodically for addenda. Plans may be obtained/viewed: https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/de fault.aspx Division 11 www.jrvannoy.com Subcontractor Plan Room Vannoy Construction-1608 Hwy 221 North-Jefferson, NC, WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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D/M/WBE SOLICITATION

CARL ROSE & SONS, INC. IS SOLICITING, MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO FURNISH QUOTATION FOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWING N C D O T PROJECT:

Bid Date: February 19, 2015 Project: Wilkes County ber: DK00139

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TYPE WORK: Hauling, striping, seeding and mulching Plans and proposals are available at 217 Asphalt Trail, Elkin, NC 28621 and online at NCDOT website. Interested firms can contact Dale Rose, Dean Rose or Joel Greene for information and assistance. We may be available to assist interested M/W/DBEs in obtaining any required insurance, bonding, letter of credit, equipment, supplies, materials, and any other related assistance that may be required by these contracts. Contact by phone: 336835-7506, fax: 336-835-2501, mailing address: PO Box 786 Elkin, NC 28621 or email: carlrosepaving@yahoo.com. Please have quote into our office February 17 by 4:00 PM. The Chronicle February 5, 12, 2015

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Emma B. Campbell, also known as Emma Beatrice Campbell and Emma Beatrice Pitts Campbell, late of Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said Emma B. Campbell to present them to the undersigned Executor on or before April 15, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 15th day of January, 2015 Calvin L. Campbell Executor of the Estate of Emma B. Campbell 1836 Olivers Crossing Circle Winston-Salem, NC 27127

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL ON PETITIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, WinstonSalem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on February 16, 2015 on the following proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Proposal by the Community Development/Housing/General Government Committee to amend Chapter B of the Unified Development Ordinances to amend transmission tower regulations in residential zoning districts – UDO-254. All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes. During the public hearing the City Council may hear other proposals to amend the zoning of the above-described property or any portion thereof. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, grant the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, or rezone the above-described property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classification. Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on these proposals which is in the possession of the City-County Planning Board by inquiring in the office of the City-County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 747-7404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Renée L. Phillips, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED: The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed by CARL R. MCCLANEY, JR. and SHARON W. MCCLANEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS to Larry T. Gilmore, Trustee, dated September 29, 1997 and recorded in Book 1966, Page 2610 in the Forsyth County Registry of North Carolina.

RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY: The record owner of the subject real property as reflected on the records of the Forsyth County Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice is Sharon W. McClaney. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on February 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the door of the Forsyth County Courthouse, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold "sight unseen" together with any improvements is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 2909 Susan Lane, WinstonSalem, NC 27107 and is otherwise more particularly described as follows: BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED as Lot No. 2 on Map of Dizeland as shown on the plat recorded in Plat Book 17, Page 170, Forsyth County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Included is a 1997 Oakwood manufactured home bearing serial no. HONC02231981AB.

TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees otherwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the "full purchase price" so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submitting your bid, you agree that the "full purchase price" shall be defined as the amount of bid plus the Trustee's commission as defined in the subject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee's commission is defined in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the "full purchase price" shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be defined as a letter from the Trustee to the successful bidder offering to record the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as described herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is being foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if necessary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substitute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or personal property. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, restrictions and easements of record, if any. ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Take further notice that any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 3rd day of December, 2014. THE GREEN LAW FIRM, P.C. Jay B. Green Attorneys for Deidre D. DeFlorentis, Substitute Trustee 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797 The Chronicle January 29 and February 5, 2015

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Alice Patterson, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Mary Alice Patterson, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P. O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 271200802, on or before the 5th day of May 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position of a Tour Guide Part-Time

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All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment. This the 5th day of February 2015. CASSANDRA PATTERSON-BROWN EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ALICE PATTERSON Renita Thompkins Linville Attorney at Law 205 West Third Street P. O. Box 20802 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0802 (336) 725-0998 (Office) (336) 725-1980 (Fax)

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position of a

Transportation Planner - 3601 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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ASSEMBLY TERRACE APARTMENTS A Community for 62 and older is now taking applications. Conveniently located in Winston Salem with Handicap Accessible units and Rental Assistance available. Call for an appointment at 336-759-9798. Office hours are from 8am – 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. TDD Relay 1-800-7352962 Equal Housing Opportunity Professionally Managed By Community Management Corporation

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The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position of a Lake Attendant - 1750

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process. I am seeking a hard working, honest and dependable person to work as my Personal Assistant,must have good communication skills.Candidates must be familiar with computer basics including Email, MS Windows, etc.All applications should be forwarded to joeybruce75@gmail.com Salary $500 weekly Drivers: New Equipment just arrived. New Year – New Opportunities. Want Better Pay? Better Home-time? & Compensation????? CDL-A 1yr. exp. 877-704-3773

MSR Hedging Analyst F/T (Winston-Salem, NC) Maintain/troubleshoot/enhance internal interest rate derivatives risk system. Assist senior trader in tracking/analyzing mkt & executing trades. Must have a Master's deg in Fin'l Engg, Math, Economics, or higher level quantitative discipline. Educ'l or work background must incl fin'l modeling, scenario analysis, VaR estimation, asset valuation/pricing, risk mgmt & reporting, probability, derivatives, debt mkts, multivariate statistics, fin'l economics, MSOffice, Visual Basic, & C++. Send resume to Lisa Hedgpeth, Assistant VP/Employee Relations Ops. Manager, BB&T Corporation, 223 West Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893

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Author coming to Library Kendra Davis, author of "No More Discounts!!!", will be at Rural Hall Library, 7125 Broad St., on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. Call 336-703-2970 for more information.

College mentors/ tutors needed Thirstyinc.org, a tutoring and mentoring program for high school students, is seeking enrolled college students to volunteer to help students at area schools like Jefferson Middle School and Carter G. Woodson. An orientation for volunteers will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. on the 24th floor of the Winston Tower building at 301 N. Main St. To learn more, go to www. Thirstyinc.org. Volunteer applications are also available there.

Computer Class Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, is offering a free 50+ Advanced Beginner Computer Class in February. Participants must have basic computer knowledge and an email account. The class sessions will advance skills using an email account, and will complete letters, resumes and fliers using Microsoft Word. Class sessions will be held at 11 a.m. on: Wednesday, Feb. 11; Thursday, Feb. 12; Wednesday, Feb. 18; and Thursday, Feb. 19. Participants must be able to attend all four class sessions. Call 336-703-2910 or come by to register. Seating is limited.

Soil lunch and learn Bring your lunch and learn about how proper soil preparation can eliminate 80 percent of your garden problems before you even begin to plant. The Forsyth Cooperative Extension will hold a Soil and Fertilizer Workshop at its office, 1450 Fairchild Road, from noon-1 p.m. on Feb. 10. Scott Welborn, extension agent, consumer horticulture, and Wendi Hartup, extension agent for natural resources, will speak. Registration is required through the Forsyth Cooperative Extension office at 336-703-2850 or email c o o p - e x t registration@forsyth.cc. Register today and get the chance to win a free soil collecting kit for soil testing.

Read-In The Forsyth Chapter of AARP will present an African-American Read-In led by Renee J. Andrews at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at noon at Senior Services, 2895 Shorfair Drive. Andrews has worked for the Forsyth County Public Library in Children's Services for more than 35 years. She presently works in the Children's Outreach Department at the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage. She is also a professional storyteller/ Bring your lunch, a friend and enjoy the program. East-Northeast Plan meeting

The City-County Planning and Development Services is inviting residents to attend a community kick-off meeting to update the EastNortheast Area Plan adopted in 2008. The kick-off meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center, 1502 Mount Zion Place, from 6 – 8 p.m. Board of Elections meeting The Forsyth County Board of Elections will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. at the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St. The meeting agenda will include a discussion of voting equipment and procedural changes. Other business may also be discussed. Contact the Board of Elections office at 336-7032800 for more information.

Hall of Fame applications Applications for 2015 WS Forsyth County Sports Hall of Fame are now available. Applicants must complete an application and submit a portfolio and a sport resume to The Winston-Salem Sportsmen Club, Inc. Hall of Fame committee, P.O. Box 4353, Winston-Salem, NC 271154353. The deadline for submissions is March 17. Applications can be obtained from the athletic director of the local high schools, by visiting the Winston Lake Family Y, 901 Waterworks Road, on Tuesday nights between 7:308:30 p.m. or online at www.wssportsmenclub.org. For further information, contact Robert Wynn at 336-7674656 or Chris Kirkpatrick at 336-287-1707.

Anderson Class of ‘66 The A.H. Anderson High School Class of 1966 will meet at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Golden Corral Restaurant at 4965 University Parkway in WinstonSalem. All members interested in working on the 50 year class reunion are encouraged to attend. The contact number is 336767-8509. Factory farms discussed Members from the “Save Pilot Mountain” organization will discuss the environmental impact of chicken houses and present the film "A River of Waste: The Hazardous Truth About Factory Farms" at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5 at Temple Emanuel Winston-Salem, 201 Oakwood Dr. Speakers will be Victoria Cunningham, Dr. Douglas Beets and Helen Beets. N.C. Politics Forsyth County Senior Democrats will hear from Hayes McNeill, who will discuss “N.C. Politics at a Critical Juncture” at a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. at Golden Corral, 4965 University Parkway, 336767-3505. Members and guests wanting the breakfast buffet and/or bever-

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ages will be able to enter the restaurant beginning at 8:30 am. For more information contact the group ℅ Jim Shaw, 3471 Cumberland Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, 336-767-086 (home); email: jshaw@agapesdx.com.

Honoring veterans The Winston-Salem Chapter of the National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS) will hold a Veterans Honors Program on Saturday, Feb. 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel (formerly Sundance Hotel), 3050 University Parkway. Veterans of foreign wars will be honored. The event will begin with a meet and greet, followed by dinner and music. It is open to all veterans and the general public. Contact Commander Corinthian Fields at 336-602-1812 or 336-734-3514 for more information or to make your ticket donation. Anderson Class of ‘66 The A.H. Anderson High School Class of 1966 will meet at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Golden Corral Restaurant at 4965 University Parkway in WinstonSalem. All members interested in working on the 50 year class reunion are encouraged to attend. The contact number is 336767-8509. Paisley Alumni Cruise The Paisley High Alumni group is sponsoring a biennial cruise abroad on the Carnival Glory on Saturday, Sept. 19, and a deposit is due now. For more information, contact Robert Noble at 336-971-7816, Cheryl Philson at 336-724-6864 or Juliet Odom at 336-7227710.

Sweetheart Ball The Magnificent Seniors Social Club will host its annual Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, March 7, from 7 p.m. until midnight at The Hawthorne Inn, 420 High St. All are welcome to the dinner and the dance. The event benefits Hospice and Palliative Care of Winston-Salem. Semi-formal attire. For tickets, which are a taxdeductible donation of $40 per person, call 336-9860364 or 336-893-5069.

Hall of Fame The 2015 Atkins High School Hall of Fame Inductee applications are available. They can be picked up at Russell Funeral Home, 822 Carl Russell Ave. Interested persons also can write to: Atkins High School Hall of Fame, P. O. Box 1072, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 or contact Edward Russell at 336-749-3180 or any member of the Hall of Fame Committee. Deadline for the application is April 18.

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an active member of ABWA (American Business Women's Angela Baker has been Association). named the new executive Baker’s management director of Pearls United background includes seven Inc., board chairyears with man Dr. Marcus W i n s t o n Barr announced Salem/Forsyth this week. County Schools. P e a r l s Baker is very United’s mission passionate is “Giving Music about the growth Back to the and development World thru arts, of children, as education and well as helping Baker outreach!” educate and Baker sucempower others in ceeds founding president the community. She and CEO Donald R. Baker, took her passion and who died on May 2, 2014. founded a nonprofit organiBaker was nominated zation called Pearl and voted in January. She is Resources Unlimited in a professional entrepreneur 2005. PRU has addressed and consultant in nonprofit several needs in the Forsyth management. She earned County area such as her degree a business hunger, literacy and administration degree with women's empowerment. a minor in finance from Pearl Resources provides Winston-Salem State tutors and mentors University. While at throughout Forsyth County WSSU, Baker was a mem- and has distributed thouber of the student chapter sands of books to children of SHRM (Society for in various neighborhoods, Human Resource community events and Management); served on recreation centers encourthe Professional aging and promoting literaDevelopment Center cy among youth. Advisory Board; and was

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On Wednesday, Jan. 28, N.C. Rep. Edward Hanes Jr. of Forsyth County was appointed vice chairman of three standing committees for the 2015 long legislative session. Those committees are Public Utilities, Education K-12, a n d Baker North Carolina Board of Governors. In doing so Hanes leads all secondterm Democrats in vicechairmanship appointments. “It’s certainly an honor,” Hanes said. “As we all realize, a vice chairmanship only means as much as the effort the person who holds the designation puts into the position. I’m committed to utilizing these appointments in a manner that drives positive change.”

IN MEMORIAM LONG Ben Long, affectionately known as “Bennie Man,” “Mr. Kool,” “Mr. Chocolate,” and “Pops,” was the Patriarch of the L o n g F a m i l y. He was born in Lynch, Kentucky to Eddie Long and A n n i e M a e Robinson Long on April 27, 1940. He passed away January 25, 2015. He was elected as the Patriarch of the family at the annual family reunion held in St. Louis in 2009. He received a plaque in his honor because of his constant efforts to keep the family together through phone calls, visits, cards, events, etc. He and his sister Carrie Douglas led the Mardi Gras March in 2013 at the reunion held in Jeanerette, LA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry, Ed, George, Coy and Roy, and Arnold and Donald Long; and his brother-in-law, Kermit Piggott. He is survived by his wife, Felecia PiggottLong, PhD. of WinstonSalem, North Carolina; eight children, Linda (Robert) Aiken of Richmond, VA, Ben (Eleanor) Long, Jr. of Bronx, NY, Mary Kelly of Philadelphia, PA, Benetta Williams, Micheal (Deborah) Long, and Shelia Long of Cleveland, OH, Marlin Long and Reynita McMillan of the city; he was formerly married to Shirley Garner, the mother of his first six children; his sister, Carrie (Eugene) Douglas; fifty grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; motherin-law, Mae Clarida Piggott; brothers-in-law, Benjamin Piggott and Ronald Pickens; sisterin-law, Marcia Piggott; and niece, Asha Piggott all of the city; his life has been enriched by the love of extended family members such as Daniel Hughley, Linda Perry, Ron (Gloria) Wallace, Thomie (Thelma) Walker, Brent Kirven, Adolph (Diane) Johns, the late David Sanders and his wife Marion Sanders, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Cain, Humes Perry, James “Boobie” (Claudia Mae) Perry, Armon “B-Walt, Buddy”(Gerri) Anderson, Edgar Moss, D e a c o n Webb and Robin Mims who volunteered with him as a church cook at Emmanuel for many years. Reared in the coal mining camp of L y n c h K e n t u c k y, Ben graduated from the Lynch Colored School. Ben and his classmates purchased this school and turned it into a cultural center, where they have events at various times. He recalls that several African American celebrities came through Kentucky and performed at the colored school, including James Brown, Cab Calloway, and The Temptations. Mr. Long earned his African name, Sedjro Kwaku Abahoumba (Will of Destiny, Born on Wednesday, Search, Search and Get) in September of 2010 when he and his wife Felecia, his daughter Reynita, and niece Asha Piggott studied African Rites of Passage with Okomfo and Nanahene, Kwabena F. Ashanti, PH. D., professor at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Following their year of study, they were honored at the Maafa celebration held at the International Civil Rights Museum in February of 2011 in Greensboro, NC. The African Naming Ceremony was held at Rising Ebenezer Baptist Church in Happy Hill Gardens, the oldest, liberated African American community in North Carolina. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in WinstonSalem, NC, and he was proud of his pastor, The Rev. Dr. John (Sarah) Mendez. At EBC Long served as an usher and a church cook, until his health declined. He also served for many years as a deacon at Morning Star Baptist Church in Cleveland, OH before relocating to WinstonSalem. He and his former wife, Billie Taylor Long, loved bowling and won

many trophies in various leagues before her untimely death in 2001. He donated many of these trophies to be revamped for youth awards in academics. He was the owner of Ben Long's Kentucky Barbecue and Soul Food, a catering service he and his wife operated together. He was famous for his ribs, chicken and fish at Kwanzaa and other community events. He was honored by the CityWide Kwanzaa Committee and the Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. for establishing a successful business venture and promoting entrepreneurship in the African American community in 2007. He received this award at the William C. Sims Recreation Center from the Center Supervisor Ben Piggott. He and his wife Felecia have catered for various affairs in the community. He retired from ServiceMaster in Cleveland, OH, and from Baptist Hospital where he served as a manager for many years. He loved gospel music, the blues, jazz, and R and B' and he loved to glide across the floor like James Brown. He was a strong supporter of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company. He was a member of the Marvtastic Society and the Theatre Guild Board. He was a regular volunteer at the National Black Theatre Festival where he enjoyed attending plays and meeting the stars of stage and screen. His best friend was Dan Hughley, a local businessman. They encouraged each other to develop their talents in construction, renovation of houses, and other skills. They are family men who are honored elders of the local community. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 2 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. John Mendez officiating. Entombment followed in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation was held Monday at the Church. Online condolences can be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com (RUSSELL)

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changed to beautician until retirement. She enjoyed her birthE l l a day celebration Glenn Giles surrounded by turned 107 family, church years old on members from Jan. 30, 2015. New Bethel Mrs. Giles Baptist Church was born in and friends. 1908. She Her niece was married and nephew to the late Priscilla Walker Alexander and Virgil Giles for Glenn, whom about 54 she raised, travGiles years, but had eled from no children. During her Washington, D.C ., and working years, she was a New York City. Her domestic worker for such nephew Edward Giles is people as the Hanes fami- her caregiver and stays ly. with her. In 1938, she graduated Well-wishers say from the La Mae School Happy Birthday, Mrs. of Beauty Culture. Ella! Therefore, her career

QEA helps on MLK Day, prepares art

Volunteer workers packaged over 20,000 individual meals for distribution in an effort to help stop hunger in the United States and worldwide.

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Quality Education Academy (QEA) is excited about its first art exhibition on Friday, Feb.13, that will feature artwork by QEA’s own budding artists in grades K-12. Quality Education Academy also anticipates its annual “Bestowal of Blessings” ceremony on Feb. 26, where students will be admonished and encouraged to dream big and follow their hearts to achieve future goals and plans. In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 19, in partnership with the Stop Hunger Now organization and Sam’s Club, QEA participated in the National

Day of Service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at QEA, 5012 Lansing Drive. Over 40 volunteers, comprised of QEA staff, students and their families, as well as other friends from the community, worked. Volunteers exceeded the organization’s goal. They packaged over 20,000 individual meals for distribution in an effort to help stop hunger in the United States and worldwide. Sam’s Club partnered with QEA and Stop Hunger Now to provide the food packaged. At least 1 person out of every 8 suffers from chronic hunger. Stop Hunger Now's meal packaging events offer a chance to make a difference and

impact the lives of those suffering from hunger, QEA says. Stop Hunger Now has provided meals and has donated goods and other aid to over 65 countries. To date, more than 300,000 volunteers from corporations, houses of worship, schools and civic organizations have packaged Stop Hunger Now meals. Putting an end to hunger not only improves the quality of life of members of our community, it has also proven to keep children in school and improve literacy rates, helping to break the cycle of poverty. Quality Education Academy says it is proud to have been a part of this very important event and

appreciates the efforts of community volunteers in striving for a world without hunger. In addition, QEA’s own Chief Academic Officer Tamara Turner and Chorus Director Stephanie Wilson, along with a cappella ensemble Soul Purposed, represented both QEA and WinstonSalem in Atlanta at The Martin Luther King Jr. celebration held at Ebenezer Baptist Church at the request of Dr. Bernice King. Quality Education Academy, 5012 Lansing Drive, is currently accepting applications for the spring semester. Learn more at www.qeschools.org.

Forsyth County Public Library Celebrates Forsyth Celebrates Black History Month

Wherere is TTobe? Whe Tob obe? ob e? Unfolding the Stories of Childhood, Race, and Rural Life in North Carolina. In the 1930s Tobe, a six-year-old African American boy asked a question of his white school teacher. "Why does no one in my books look like me?" From that question emerged Tobe: A Six-Year Six-Year ear-Old -Old Farmer, the first children's book to use photographs to depict daily life for African Americans in rural North Carolina. In 2008 Dr. Dr. Benjamin Filene set out to interview people in those photographs, students of the author, author, and anyone from the communities the book documents What he discovered were heart-warming stories of family and community that provide lessons for us all.

Join us for this Road Scholars presentation sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council.

Where Whe re is TTobe? Tob obe? ob e? wi with th Dr. BBenjamin Benja enjam enja miinn Filene FFi Filen ilen ilen Thursday sday,, February 12th, 11am

Southside Branch Library, 3185 Buchanan St., Winston-Salem Call 703-2980 for more information. This project is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide National Endowment for the Humanities.

Where Rural Life in North Carolina Where is TTobe? obe? Unfolding Stories of Childhood, Race, Race, and Rur Photos on exhibit through March 1st, 2015, North Carolina Collection Gallery Library,, UNC-Chapel Hill. Library

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Visit www www.forsythlibrary.org www.forsythlibrary .forsythlibrary.org .forsythlibrary .org Black History Month Winston-Salem, North Carolina www.forsythlibrary.org www .forsythlibrary.org

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