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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has a lot of good things going on, and will continue to thrive despite talk of possibly closing the university, its chancellor said. Elwood L. Robinson called such talk ‘nonsense’ when he spoke to those gathered Saturday, March 21 for The Chronicle’s 30th annual Community Service Awards Banquet at the Benton Convention Center. “I’m proud to stand before you
today representing the number one university in the state of North Carolina whose graduates are now employed,� Robinson said, referring to a study by the N.C. Robinson Department of Commerce that was released Friday at the WSSU Board of Trustees meeting. The report covered the 16 or 17 universities in the University of North
Carolina system. Robinson also said that WSSU is the No.1 university in the UNC system whose undergraduates make the most money when they find a job and the No. 2 university — behind UNCChapel Hill — whose graduate students earning master’s degrees earned the most money after graduation, more than $62,000. Some members of the UNC Board of Governors, which governs the schools in the UNC system, have See Speaker on A2
‘Blessed’: First veteran moves into Homes 4 Our Heroes
Solomon V. Gore hugs Pastor Barry Washington as Gerald Green & Rev. Kenneth Holly look on.
Solomon V. Gore is finally home. Not a place that’s he’s sharing with someone else or a place that requires him to do maintenance work to live there, but his own home. “I’m just blessed,� he said as he sat on the couch and looked around his new apartment. “It’s a great opportunity to live here.� The Vietnam veteran has been looking for permanent housing since the home where he rented a room on West 26th Street burned down, due to a space heater, in November
2013. “Someone came from up the street and told us that it was on fire. We didn’t smell any smoke or hear the smoke alarm. I just sat in the driveway and cried,� Gore said. Since then, the 69-yearold Army veteran has been staying in some apartments at Polo Road and Cherry Street, in trade for acting as a handyman around the complex. He will no longer need to do that in order to have a place to stay. “I’ve been struggling for at least a year and a half to get a decent place to stay,� he said. “Sometimes I would get frustrated, give
Solomon V. Gore holds the key to his newly finished home on Cameron Street in Winston-Salem on March 19.
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The Winston-Salem Police Department’s Professional Standards Division has been busy investigating an officer’s behavior that was videotaped in February and released, last week, during Sunshine Week, a movement that promotes transparency and open government. The video was posted to YouTube by Walkertown resident Richard “Rick� Goins, who was videotaping the rear area of the Winston-Salem Public Safety Center when he was confronted by Lt. R. B. Rose, who asked what he was doing. Kimya N. Dennis, assistant professor in Salem College’s sociology and criminal studies department, said that she felt the officer did the right thing by asking what was going on. “In terms of asking the man questions and even asking the man not to randomly videotape the police department. This is understandably suspicious based on potential threats to law enforcement agencies,� she said. Rose, a 26-year-veteran can be seen on camera insulting Goins calling him names and asking if that was the only way he could get women, if his children would be proud of him and whether or not he was on medication. A media release says that the WSPD is worried about the comments that were made to Goins and has referred the matter to the WSPD Professional Standards Division (its version of Internal Affairs) for an administrative investigation to determine if any of the city’s or department’s policies were violated. “As we are in the preliminary stages of the administrative investigation, it is inappropriate to make conclusions at this time or speculate on any corrective action that may be taken against Lt. Rose,� the release stated. Dennis, who watched the video, feels that they should be worried about those statements.
Proclamation dedicated to the ones they love BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
reading the proclamation at the Thursday event, emceed by WXII morning traffic reporter Busta Brown. The “5� Royales, started in the 1940s as the Royal Sons Quintet, a popular local gospel group. They changed the group’s name to the “5� Royales when they decided to switch to secular music. Their mix of gospel and blues would produce seven top 10 R&B hits in the 1950s and become a tremendous influence on
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other artists. They were inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2009 and have a local street, 5 Royales Drive, named after them. Both historical nonprofit Vintage ’04 and Friends of the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center pushed for the proclamation. Bobby Ray Wilson, Vintage ‘04 founder and president, called the “5� Royales “unsung singing sensations.� Despite their R&B See 5 Royales on A2
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With a dozen family members of the “5� Royales at the Hanesbrand Theatre, Mayor Allen Joines dedicated Thursday, March 19, as a day to honor the legendary band that will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month. “What a great day it is to be mayor of a city that can claim the ‘5’ Royals as part of our heritage here in WinstonSalem,� said Joines before
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Solomon V. Gore stands in front of his newly finished home on Cameron Street in Winston-Salem on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Thanks to Homes 4 Our Heroes, a permanent housing and grassroots community project of Whole Man Ministries, Gore is no longer a homeless veteran.
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permanent housing project for homeless veterans, is a grassroots community project of Whole Man Ministries, a local nonprofit faith-based organization. The organization has made it possible for Gore to have the new home by accepting a referral from The Prosperity Center. “Other places seemed like they were giving me the runaround,” he said. “This time I got some help. I was told where to go, who to ask for and who to see.” The project, which has been underway since 2013, has five duplex apartment homes. The five homes, 10 apartments, were deemed uninhabitable and slated to be demolished by the city before the nonprofit pitched the project, expected to cost $631,000. “This feels great. It was hard work finishing this project and it feels good to finally see it come to fruition,” said Gerald Green, a representative from Homes 4 Our Heroes. The duplexes, in the 1400 block of Cameron Avenue, had to be completely gutted and rebuilt. The crew insulated the walls and ceilings of the
apartment, laid down tile, replaced floor joists and even installed new water heaters. Three of the homes, which are two-bedroom duplexes, are designated for homeless veterans. The homes have appliances in each apartment, including a stove, refrigerator and a washer and dryer. Agencies like Wells Fargo, Home Depot and BB&T pitched in money and manpower to make sure that the homes were completed. “The community has chipped in so much and to finally see that hard work pay off, they are elated,” Green said. “They have worked very hard and diligently to make this happen, and now the first vet has moved in.” Two of the homes are expected to be three-bedroom, two-bath homes available for low-income families. The city is helping to fund the development of those home with more than $200,000 in loans and grants. The nonprofit is working with agencies like The Prosperity Center and Veterans Helping Veterans Heal (VHVH) for referrals that assist them with placing clients in housing. They help and support the clients
by providing a case manager who can help with budgeting, job training and anything that’s needed. Those living in the Homes 4 Our Heroes duplexes will have to pay rent based on a sliding scale and would be offered a chance to buy the housing. The agency is working to find another veteran to place in the other apartment while working to make sure the duplex next door is finished by the summer. “We are lining up people and going through the intake process so that as soon as the units became available, they can move right in,” he said. A female veteran moved into the other unit Monday. When asked how he felt about his new home, Gore just looks across the apartment and smiles. I am the happiest man in the world. It takes a whole lot of stress off of me. I appreciate these guys. It feels like a burden has been lifted off of my chest, he said. “I can’t wait to spend the first night in here.” Gore did just that on Friday, March 20.
Mayor Allen Joines poses with family members of the “5” Royales, organizers and attendees.
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success, they never found the mainstream stardom of the artists they influenced, such as James Brown and Steve Cropper, who will be inducting the group into the Hall of Fame in Cleveland on April 18. The group’s songs would go on to become hits for other artists as well. One of Brown’s earliest R&B hits was a cover of the Royale’s Top 10 hit, “Think.” Ray Charles and Eric Clapton both did covers of the Royale’s “Tell the Truth.” Another of the group’s hits include “Dedicated to the One I Love,” a tune that later became a hit for the Shirelles and later the Mamas & the Papas. Members of the band to be inducted are Obadiah Carter, Jimmy Moore, Eugene and John Tanner and Lowman Pauling, who played guitar and wrote most of the group’s songs. Pauling’s son Darryl said the recognition for the group was a “long time coming.” Though there are no living members left of the group, which disbanded in 1965, there are numerous relatives of the group who still reside locally. Many will travel to Cleveland as guests of the Hall of Fame for next month’s induction
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There will be a sock hop held on April 10 at 7 p.m. at the National Guard Armory to raise money for a bus to go to the Hall of Fame ceremony. Call Bobby Ray Wilson at 336-406-5138 or email xxxzoolofy55@yahoo.com for tickets. The ceremony will be aired in May on HBO, which will also include the induction of Ringo Starr, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bill Withers and Lou Reed.
ceremony and spoke during last week’s event. They recalled hearing firsthand accounts of the Royales' tours and the excitement when they heard their songs for the first time on local AM radio station WAAA. Darryl Pauling said some had special meaning, like the 1950 hit,
“Dedicated to the One I love.” “My father wrote that for my mother,” he said. He said before his
mother passed, she asked him to keep the legacy of the “5” Royales alive. He didn’t know how to do that and prayed on it. He said the Hall of Fame induction and proclamation were God’s answer. “He does things in His time and His time is now,” said Pauling. Fred Tanner, whose brothers were vocalists John and Eugene Tanner, said the honors for the group are well deserved. “We are so proud of the accomplishments of the ‘5’ Royales,” he said. “It’s awesome that they’ve been chosen for induction. They not only influenced the performers that followed them, they influenced the top performers, history making performances following them and we’re truly proud of that. Really it was history making then, but we just didn’t realize it, it led to changes in the direction in rock and roll. It led to the sub-style that they brought, which was a mix of gospel and blues. Before then performers didn’t do that.”
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said that five state-supported historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in North Carolina might need to close because of the number of them in North Carolina. The state has more state-supported HBCUs than any other state. Robinson has been on the job less than 90 days. He started as chancellor on Jan. 1. “I think that we are in a great place. I think that we are in great times,” Robinson said. He applauded the people who were honored at the gala, who give their time, talent and “spend days laboring in the vineyard.” Then he addressed the contentious atmosphere surrounding North Carolina’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) within the UNC Board of Trustees. Members of the UNC Board, which governs the UNC system, have said that the board is looking at possibly eliminating HBCUs in the state. “But every day I look around and hear people and they get nervous about where we are. People call me and they get frantic about whether, indeed, historically black colleges are going to close and whether they’re relevant and all that nonsense,” Robinson said. “I say to you that work is never easy. Someone said you don’t do something because it’s hard or because it’s easy. You do something because it’s right. So when you think about where we have to go and what we have to do, I don’t get nervous. I simply roll up my sleeves and get back to work,” because of the great things happening at WSSU. “Tell me how you even consider, how it even gets in a conversation, where an individual or anybody or a system would think about closing an institution that has those attributes,” Robinson said. He said WSSU is not telling its story of success. “We are going to tell the story. We are going to create the narrative, we are going to purchase the reality, and then we are going to sell that reality to others. We’re about beginning to train students for the 21st century.” WSSU has shown that its students can get jobs, Robinson said. “I’m interested in people creating jobs.” “We must have your support in educating students,” Robinson said. He said almost 200 students did not return to WSSU in the spring, not because of grades but because of finances. “I think we have something special and something unique and dynamic to offer our students,” Robinson said. Woman of the Year, Randon Pender, a WSSU graduate, reiterated what Robinson said about helping the university. “I heard our chancellor say it’s about communication. If we have not inspired anyone, then what is it all for?” she said. Robinson “has made the appeal to us.” She also thanked various organizations and people, including her husband, who has one of her kidneys. Man of the Year, the Rev. Nathan Scovens, also thanked various people. He paid tribute to his deceased mother and his aunt, who traveled from Virginia to see him get his award. He entreated the audience: “The only way to serve God is by serving other people.” The program for the event included greetings from area lawmakers: U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, N.C. Sen. Paul Lowe, Winston-Salem Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke and County Commissioner Walter Marshall. The honorees are: *Man of the Year, Scovens, is pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist and chaplain for the Winston-Salem Police Department. Under Scovens’ leadership, Galilee moved onto a new 28-acre campus. He is a member of the NAACP Legal Redress Committee, Communities in Schools Board, Board of Directors for the Bethesda Center and Board of Directors for the United Way. He was also recently was selected to receive the Religious Leader Award by the men of the Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. *Woman of the year, Pender, is the president of the WSSU Brown Alumni Chapter, a member of Chi Eta Phi Inc.’s Chi Chi Chapter, the chairwoman of the Forsyth County Democratic Party 81st Precinct, a volunteer and community organizer for the Oak Summit and Country Club Annex Community, a member of the Womens Fund of the Winston Salem Foundation and member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, where she is a Sunday School Teacher. *Minority Business of the Year, Camel City Caravans, was formed by Reid and Kirsten Hinsley. The business uses golf
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carts to shuttle downtown patrons between the Arts District, Fourth Street and Burke Street. The ride is free for customers, with advertisers providing the funding. *Organization of the Year, the Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, is a Christian based nonprofit organization serving as a place for ministers to gather for fellowship and worship. The organization is also open to the public to discuss and find solutions to local issues. The minister’s conference has partnered with farmers in Rural Hall and the YMCA to implement a plan that will teach young people about farming and how to build a community garden. *Curator of the Arts, Chadwick Cheek, is owner and president of Elephant In The Room, which specializes in brand strategy, product and communication design for local and national clients. He has been a Board trustee of The Arts Council since 2012. *Human Relations Award, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Forsyth and Davie Counties, provides children ages 6-18 who are facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. *Community Service Awards were given to Claudia Schaefer, Linda Sutton and Patricia Sadler. **Claudia Schaefer launched CZS Communications LLC in 2010 to help nonprofit organizations strengthen their reputation through strategic communications that inform and inspire their audiences to donate, advocate and volunteer. **Linda Sutton has been active in the community since the early ’70s, working with election boards and issues. She currently works as the Central North Carolina Field Organizer for Democracy North Carolina. **Patricia Sadler is one of the central figures at the Winston-Salem Urban League, serving as the Workforce Development and Community Relations Director. She provides leadership for the Urban League Senior Community Services Employment Program, serving over 230 unemployed low-income seniors in 18 counties. *Lifetime Achievement Awards were given to Lenwood Davis, Nancy Young, Evelyn Terry and Harry Davis, Esq. **Lenwood Davis is a longtime resident of Winston-Salem and a retired WSSU professor. He is one of the founders of The Society for the Study of AfroAmerican History in WinstonSalem/Forsyth County and Preserve Historic Forsyth. He has been called “The World’s Most Prolific Living Bibliographer.” **Nancy Young has been director of public relations at WSSU since April 2009. She has more than 40 years of experience in media, corporate and nonprofit public relations and administrative leadership roles. She has led several nonprofit organizations’ boards. **Evelyn Terry is a N.C. state representative for Forsyth County’s 71st District. She was influenced by her grandfather George Black, a famous native son who made bricks by hand in WinstonSalem. She has had a professional career of service, including teaching, working at ESR, WSSU and HAWS. She has had a profound impact on the lives of countless youth and those needing a second chance. **Harry Davis, Esq. is a community icon representing the voiceless, tackling discrimination and degradation as an attorney. In 1967, there was racial unrest in the city after the death of an AfricanAmerican male who was arrested by the Winston-Salem police. This resulted in many arrests, and Mr. Davis collected several of the cases, winning most of them. *Special Recognition was given to Courtney Omega Taylor and Children’s Law Center of Central North Carolina. **Courtney Omega Taylor opened up her own competitive dance studio in 2005 called Positive Image Performing Arts. That first year she had 17 students. Ten years later, she has 112. She provides her award-winning dancers with love, support and guidance outside and inside the studio. **Children’s Law Center of Central North Carolina was founded by Penny Orr Spry and Amy Kuhlman in September 2005. The mission of the Children’s Law Center is to provide children with quality legal advocacy focusing on domestic violence issues, high conflict custody cases and ensuring access to education. Some people who served the community but have died were remembered, also. They are: *Rev. Melvin “Rip” Wilkins, Raphael Black, Louis Lowery, George Redd, Apostle John Heath, Edward Hanes, Ernest Hodge, Robert Brown Sr., Al Beatty and Rodney Sumler.
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Raleigh to educate them and make sure they understand why we need the change.” Coleman will focus on the middle class families during her campaign, along with the underprivileged and underserved. She said that most people, usually those who make between $30,00 to $70,000, identify with and say that they’re in the middle class. “Those are the people who are getting left behind today. They’re the people who’ve had the earned income tax taken away from them, they’re the people who’ve had educational opportunities snatched from under them, they’re the people whose salaries are not going up while the commodities are increasing and these are the people whose state income taxes are going up. These are the people who are bearing the brunt of taxing the middle class and making sure that the rich are profiting from it. The rich, wealthy and big corporations are profiting from it while the middle class people and the underclass are really bearing the brunt of all of these tax breaks,” she told The Chronicle. The Greenville, N.C. native earned her bachelor of arts from N.C. A&T State University before earning her masters in public administration from the
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North Carolina residents may have a sense of deja-vu next November when it’s time to go to the polls. Democrat Linda Coleman has announced that she will face current Lt. Governor Dan Forest again in the 2016 race. She said that she’s excited to run again. “I’m running to give North Carolinians, especially the middle class, a fighting chance. Things are just not going well in Raleigh. We just need a change in Raleigh and I believe that I’m that change,” she said. In 2012, Coleman ran against Forest in a tight race, a difference of 6,858 votes out of the 4.3 million cast, backed by the State Employees Association of North Carolina. The newbie won that race becoming the second Republican since 1897 to be elected to the seat. “It was excruciating close. A little over 6,000 votes separated us. I believe this time I will have more time to run. Last time I got in the race late so I’ve gotten out there early this year,” she said. “Hopefully that’s going to give me an opportunity to reach out and connect with voters and middle class people so we can get the message out about what’s going on in
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Two of the platforms Coleman vows to run on is education and the economy. “There is so much going on with education. Our teachers salaries are not going up, the General Assembly has pitted our seasoned teachers, or those who have career status, against new teachers by increasing pay, they’re increasing the classroom size, and they’ve cut the teacher budget so that teachers’ don’t have the resources that they need for students to learn and achieve. Education has been that key that’s opened the doors to opportunity for so many people and without it our folk just don’t stand a fighting chance. Education in North Carolina has been that beacon of light that has made up a shining example in the South,” she said. She emphasized that the economy is what has the power to keep people in the middle class or kick them out. “The jobs that have been recruited to North Carolina are minimum wage jobs, they are not even living wages jobs. We have got to change the economy around. We’ve got to have an economy that works for all people not just for the wealthy. We’ve got to make sure we get the earned income tax back and the small busi-
ness tax incentive.” On her website Coleman said that she “wants to help build a North Carolina that gives opportunity to all its citizens, not just the privileged few.” She certainly has the experience. In 2004, she was elected to the state House of Representatives for three terms before being appointed by the governor as the Director of the Office of State Personnel in 2009. She held the position until 2012. Coleman believes that the current minimum wage is not designed for one to live off of. “Minimum wage jobs are $7.25 an hour. For someone to be able to make a living wage, they need to be making between $12-14 an hour. Commodities have gone up. Having been the state personnel director in the (Gov.) Bev Perdue administration, I can tell you that there are people who make under $30,000 a year who barely make ends meet, and really can not make
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Let us hope UNC Board changes tune
The votes are in. The results are out. The General Assembly has named the 16 members of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors who will replace the 16 whose terms are expiring. Eight were chosen by the Senate and eight by the House. They start their terms on July 1. Current Chairman John Fennebresque and Vice Chairman Louis Bissette were chosen by the Senate to return. Board member Harry Smith Jr.’s term won’t be up until 2017. Smith will have Fennebresque to help lead the charge to “right-size� the 17-campus UNC system. Will any of the new members have the courage to vote against such a move? The Senate chose four incumbents and four newcomers. The House chose three incumbents and five newcomers. Among the 16 people are a few former law enforcement officers, some present and former lawmakers, attorneys, an accountant and a former business executive. The current Board is top-heavy with people in occupations related to business as an owner, a retired owner or top official of a business. The next occupations that people on the Board have are attorneys and people in the financial arena. There are only two people connected to government and two connected to community volunteer work. There is one doctor. There are no educators or former educators. Fennebresque and Bissette are attorneys. Smith is a businessman. These are the people who govern the 17-campus UNC system, an education system. How can a policy-making body make decisions about education when there are no educators or former educators on the Board? While the Board of Governors entertains talk of closing schools, maybe they should get educated in finance. According to a February report on the collective economic value of the UNC System, during the fiscal year 2012-13 analysis year, shows that payroll and operations spending of UNC universities and the UNC Medical Center, together with the spending of their students, visitors, alumni and start-up companies, created $27.9 billion in added state income to the North Carolina economy. So, who wants to cut any of that money out of the state economy? And who wants to close schools that are educating students and giving them education that helps them find jobs and make good money? That’s what Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood Robinson calls “nonsense.� WSSU has statistics to show that officials, faculty and staff are doing what colleges and universities are supposed to do: educate students to achieve success. Let’s hope the new members on the UNC Board of Governors will bring common sense to the board and no more “nonsense.�
New UNC Board members
Chosen by the Senate *Sen. Thom Goolsby of Wilmington *O. Temple Sloan III, the previous chief executive of the Raleigh-based Carquest auto parts chain now owned by Advance Auto Parts *Former U.S. Magistrate Judge William Webb *Fayetteville lawyer Michael Williford *Current Chairman John Fennebresque *CurrentVice Chairman Louis Bissette *Incumbent Frank Grainger *Incumbent Anna Spangler Nelson Chosen by the House Rep. Pearl Burris-Floyd Former Rutherford County Sheriff Philip Byers Accountant Walter Davenport Attorney Joe Knott III Land developer Alex Mitchell Incumbent James Holmes Jr. Incumbent Mary Ann Maxwell Incumbent David Powers
Go to http://www.northcarolina.edu/apps/bog/mem bers.htm for the list of current UNC Board of Governors. Go to http://www.northcarolina.edu/?q=content/unceconomic-value-full-report to see the economic report.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
We need disclosure from Roy Cooper To the Editor:
Attorney General Roy Cooper is again not fully disclosing to the North Carolina public his role in supporting and defending what many have termed as one of the most restrictive voter suppression laws in America. On this important issue, it is extremely unfortunate that Attorney General Roy C o o p e r would mislead the recipients of his most recent email and video regarding his own actions as Attorney General and the voter supSpalding pression laws in North Carolina. Roy Cooper's video criticizes the Republican governor and legislature about their recently enacted voter suppression laws, while at the same time Cooper leaving out the fact that he and his Office are defending and supporting these same voter suppression laws in court. What is even more insulting to minorities, non-minorities, independents, unaffiliated voters, Democrats and others in this state is that Roy Cooper is seeking to raise campaign contributions from the very people who are being misled and not told the full story about his role in defending these voter suppression laws in court. This is wrong and these are the types of actions that have soured so many people against politics and politicians. In North Carolina, we can do better. As governor, I would encourage our citizens to vote and be a constructive part of electing our public officials into office. Restricting the pool of voters for political gain would not be a part of our strong and fair North Carolina democracy. It is unfortunate that Attorney General Roy Cooper and his Office have been a part of the problem and not a part of the solution. Ken Spaulding, Democratic candidate for governor of North Carolina
We can stop pollution by pigs with our meals To the Editor,
North Carolina’s pork industry is facing a federal lawsuit for mucking up the state’s lakes and rivers and polluting the air. While pig farmers should be held accountable for degrading the environment, we must all share in the responsibility for
cleaning up our planet. Everyone can help do this simply by eating more vegan foods. News reports indicate that the 10 million hogs in North Carolina produce as much fecal waste in a day as 100 million humans. This manure is stored in giant lagoons as large as three football fields. The treated waste — which contains nitrates, phosphorus, and bacteria — is then sprayed on fields, and it often seeps into waterways. The Environmental Protection Agency has said that factory farms pollute our waterways more than all other industrial sources combined. If this wasn’t bad enough, the meat industry also contributes to climate change, deforestation, and other serious problems. If you like the taste of pork, but don’t want to contribute to environmental degradation or animal suffering, choose great-tasting vegan meats, including soy sausage and veggie bacon. See www.PETA.org for more information and product suggestions.
Heather Moore The PETA Foundation Norfolk, VA
Could Winston-Salem be next victim? To the Editor,
The Wake County Commissioners and the Greensboro City Council are now victims of the gerrymandering genius of the Republican controlled N.C. General Assembly. Presently, both of these local government bodies have Democrat majorities, and the Republicans cannot tolerate such an anomaly in North Carolina. The plan is to gerrymander both Wake County and city of Greensboro so that Republicans will gain control in the next election. While this government overreach is probably legal according to the N.C. Constitution, the hypocrisy and arrogance are astounding. These ideologues are always shouting about “small government,� states’ rights, and more control by local government. The redistricting did not originate with the citizens. It was the brainchild of the Legislature and perhaps beyond. The citizens of the respective entities elected the Wake County Commissioners and Greensboro City Council. When the citizens urged the Legislators to leave the county and city districts as they are, their voices fell on deaf ears. Article I, Section 2 of the N.C. Constitution reads, “All political power is vested in and derived from the people; all government of right originates from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.� Who are the constituents in these actions? Could this happen to WinstonSalem? Why not? Are we prepared to resist a takeover of our city government? I would hope The Chronicle
would take note and join in any resistance if our city is potentially to be one of the next political casualties. We must be vigilant!
Anne G. Wilson
Thank you for Lifetime Achievement Award
To the Editor: I would like to thank the Chronicle for giving me one of its Lifetime Achievement Awards at its 30th Annual Community Service Awards. I have received awards and honors from all over the United States. This awards means more to me than any because it was given to me by my peers, colleagues, community and hometown. Last year I received the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center Black History Role Model Award. Benjamin H. Piggott is the center director. The Modicum within me causes me to be flattered to receive such an award because it is a symbol of The Chronicle’s acknowledgement of my contributions to the community. Conversely, sometimes people are honored after they are dead. I am glad to be honored while I am still alive.
Lenwood G. Davis Retired WSSU professor and author
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We march for good but racism marches, too James B. Ewers
Guest Columnist
Recently, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery March. It was in 1965 that men and women of both races and all ages made this historic walk to protest racial intolerance. Men like John Lewis and Hosea Williams will be in our history books forever as they were among hundreds who made that eventful walk across the Edmund Pettis Bridge. Now that the anniversary march is over and the speeches have been made, what have we learned from this significant event in our nation’s history? First and foremost, I believe that people genuinely care deeply about this country despite its continued racial divide. The majority of Americans want to eradicate racism and sexism in this country. We know that the Selma March and The Voting n Rights Act of 1965 will forever be linked together. However, we see restrictions are now being placed on our ability to vote in some states. It grieves me that any state would try to limit our right as citizens to vote. But we see it unfolding right in front of our eyes. If there is ever a time to contact our state and national legislators it is now. Many young people
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President Barack Obama, fourth from left, listens to Rep. John Lewis, (D-Ga.), as he speaks about "Bloody Sunday" as they and the first family, civil right leaders, and members of Congress, walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., for the 50th anniversary of the landmark event of the Civil Rights Movement, Saturday, March 7. From left are Sasha Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Lewis, Obama, Amelia Boynton Robinson, who was beaten during "Bloody Sunday," and Adelaide Sanford, also in a wheelchair.
were there marching, and I can only hope they marched with a purpose. The pomp and the circumstance without the commitment and the compassion are hollow. One of the recent Selma marchers, Margaret Howard, said in the USA Today newspaper, “There’s been great progress but it feels like as a country we’re 10 years behind where we should be at this point.” The racial climate in America continues to be a stumbling block which derails any progress that
we make. Just when we think a modicum of victory has been won, something happens. It seems as if “something happening” has been an ongoing refrain for much too long now. Earlier this month, members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at the University of Oklahoma had a racist video which was offensive to African-Americans, and quite honestly, to any citizen regardless of ethnicity. While black folks were the targets, we are all targets because we are our broth-
We must redouble our efforts to gain jobs for Black Americans
February's jobs report is encouraging news. With 295,000 jobs created last Guest month and the Columnist u n e m p l o y ment rate dropping to 5.5 percent, we have good reason to feel optimistic about the future. However, our economy still has major disparities in the number of jobs gained by African -Americans versus other races, and lawmakers could be doing much more to encourage Black entrepreneurship.
Ron Busby
At 10.4 percent, Black unemployment is still double that of other demographics. And, the African-American community has seen the lowest participation rate during the past six months, meaning that despite job gains across the country, our communities continue to see a significant lag in job creation. We must work to redouble our efforts to ensure African-Americans have access to jobs. A large part of the stimulus to reduce Black unemployment should be centered on expanding African-American small business owners' opportunities to grow, create jobs and thrive. This includes increasing the availability of small business loans for our commu-
er’s and sister’s keeper. The president of the University of Oklahoma has denounced the video, closed the fraternity house and taken strong disciplinary actions against the students. Now of course the students in question fear for their lives, as they have received death threats. Their parents are worried and are fearful of reprisal. As a parent and a grandparent, I understand their concerns and don’t wish upon their children any hurt or harm.
However, what concerns me is what went on around their dinner table when their children were young. Did the parents tell their children to be respectful of all people and cultures? If they did, the lessons did not stick. With all that is happening in this country that is racially motivated, you simply cannot say “I didn’t know” or offer an apology and think your transgression will simply go away. It won’t. You give up the perception that you are a good cit-
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izen when you engage in this vile and mean-spirited behavior. When you think about it, too many of these acts are happening on college campuses. Cross burnings, racist graffiti and video productions all send the wrong message about this country. We cannot be the melting pot of ideas and be the cesspool of hatred. It didn’t work 50 years ago at Selma and it won’t work now in 2015. College campuses are supposed to be the training ground for the next generation of leaders. As we go into the halls of ivy, how many other individuals and groups have the same message of racism and sexism but just haven’t been caught? The march for equality and justice is headed in the right direction, so we must march on! Yet we must also know that evil marches and sings, too. Stomp on and stomp out evil and incivility. March for what is right, fair and just. The future of our country depends upon it.
James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University where he was all-conference for four years. He is the President Emeritus of The Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio and a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.
about 1.7 percent of all loan money available through the Small Business Administration, down from 8.2 percent before the recession, is a trend that cannot continue. The U.S. Black Chambers Inc. will continue Feb. ‘15 to work with Black entrepreneurs, the Administration THE CHRONICLE and Congress on solutions to the problem of Black unemployment and on increasing African-American entrepreneurs' ability to access vital funds for their businesses and create jobs.
Cherish the Black historian who lives among us Henry J. Pankey
Guest Columnist
Editor’s note: Lenwood Davis was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award during The Chronicle’s 30th annual Community Service Awards event on March 21. Henry J. Pankey originally rwrote this for Black History rMonth.
Lenwood G. Davis’ arduous work habits, keen intellect, creative wordsmith have distinguished him as one of the most prolific writers of the baby boom generation. AfricanAmerican writers continue the Afrocentric role of the griot (story-teller) responsible for recording and salvaging history in an intergenerational manner passed from one generation to the next.
His paradox as a young author writing about a young eloquent preacher from Atlanta is synonymous with a historian becoming history. Although, Davis wrote one of the first biographies of Martin Luther King Jr., the retired Winston-Salem S t a t e University professor has published hundreds of articles, 30 books and made countless local, state and international academic presentations. The North Carolina Central University graduate biographic “Selected Writings and Speeches of James E. Shepard, 1896-1946: Founder of North Carolina Central University.” Black History Month is a time when we remember the history and legacies of giants in our midst, but sometimes the greatest are walking silently beside us. Without apologies, Dr.
Davis pearls of gems are meticulously woven in impactful literary fabrics. His publications are a metaphor for success and a role model for a generation in search of a hero. We must pro-
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nity. Black businesses employ nearly 1 million people. Last year's startling report by the Wall Street Journal that found Black-owned small businesses receive
the living, dead and yet unborn that our geniuses are no longer a dream deferred, but the fulfillment of our loftiest aspirations. His acumen skill in writi n g
about unsung heroes, historical truths on controversial subjects have been vetted and
validated by but not limited to the following: Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Paul Robeson, Fredrick Douglas, Booker T. Washington, Joseph
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Walker Hood, Black Women as Educators, Women Inventors, Daniel A. Payne, Marcus Garvey, The History of Violence in the Black Community, Daddy Grace, etc.Read, analyze, discuss and hand down pockets of excellence embedded in the extraordinary works of a fearless word slinger dedicated to preserving contributions, pride, dignity, courage, convictions, nobility and self-respect of unheralded historic African-American crown jewels. “Black History matters. Black lives matter. Dr. Lenwood G. Davis matters. So do you!” Henry J. Pankey is the author of “Fly on Sweet Angel,” “Standing in the Shadows of Greatness,” “The Eagle who Thought he was a Hip Hop Funky Chicken,” “How to Turn Around low Performing Schools,” & creator of “Hooked on Rap” an interactive tongue twister game.
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Police and clergy hold ‘honest conversations’
Reginald D. McCaskill speaks about how the community and police can come together as the group listens.
BY CHANEL DAVIS THE CHRONICLE
Clergy members in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas received hands-on training when it comes down to what police have to deal with daily on the job, on a daily basis. Rev. Nathan Scovens, pastor at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, called the discussions “honest conversations.” Scovens, who is the department’s chaplain, also said that it helps the groups figure out how to enhance the relationship between the police department and the community. “There are two things that jump out today: understanding and appreciation,” he said. “What we are trying not to do is to demonize one another because we are one community.” The discussion, facilitated by the Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission, was held on Monday, March 17 at the Alexander R. Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center on Patterson Avenue. The “trust talks”, as they were coined, were intended to foster lines of communication between police officers and members of the clergy, to eliminate mutual concerns and perceptions that create barriers,
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be worried about those statements. “The older officer (Rose) fell short when he began arguing with the man: calling the man jealous and strange, talking about the man’s family and questioning the man’s mental capacity,” she said. “That was unnecessary police behavior and shows improper crisis de-escalation skills.” A representative with the department said they were “unable to speak about the matter” because it is a personnel matter. Investigators believe that the video was a part of a national trend titled “First Amendment Audit,” according to a media release sent out Friday afternoon from the Winston-Salem Police Department. The purpose of the trend is to attract the attention of law enforcement or military security personnel to determine if those security personnel will infringe on their First Amendment rights. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, taking photos of things that are plainly visible from public spaces is a constitutional right and that includes federal buildings, transportation facilities and police and other government officials carrying out their jobs. When in public spaces where you area lawfully present, you have the right to photograph anything that is in plain view, except when you are on private property, where the owner can set the rules. The release states that Rose approached Goins “because Mr. Goins appeared to be photographing the critical infrastructure of the Police Department facilities.” An email, according to the video and the release, was sent out about Goins early February after he was seen observing other buildings in the area, including the Hiram H. Ward Federal Building, the Forsyth County Hall of Justice, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and the WinstonSalem Transit Authority Administrative Building and fuel pumps. “The point of citizens’ rights to record law enforcement is for policecitizen encounters. The point is not to randomly film police departments
Rev. Delores (Dee) McCullough works as the group's leader in discussions on how to improve community and police relationships.
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and to increase trust and mutual undermaybe on the fifth Sunday, that we standing between police and clergy. have an officer to come to church stand The morning included an icebreaker, with the pastor to shake the members and group discussions about stereotypes hands as they are getting out,” said Debra and misconceptions, the Jeter, from Mt. Moriah “There are two Outreach goals and objectives that Center in both groups had and the things that jump out Kernersville. “Just to start process and parameters today: understand- and build a relationship that police do on a daily the clergy to get to ing and apprecia- besides basis. know the people. These types tion,” The clergy also disof forums won’t change anycovered what happens thing if we just come in here Rev. Nathan Scovens when a complaint is made to talk and pray about it. We against an officer, when have to be and how to use force, and hands-on expe- proactive and actually do rience in the department’s gun simulator something about it.” that put the clergy in the same dangerous Scovens said that it‘s situations that police would face on the important for the dialogue street. that has cropped up since the To conclude the workshop, participants incidents in Ferguson, gather to find solutions to the problems Missouri, to begin at home. that face the community when it comes to “As I have had to have interacting with the city’s police officers. conversations about Some of those concerns were a lack of Ferguson, and the fears of knowledge, racial profiling, lack of trans- Ferguson, with my own famiparency, communication issues, fear, dis- ly, I encourage others to do crimination and lack of accountability. the same,” he said. “When it Some of the solutions included educa- comes to the church, it’s tion, street walks and making sure there is about personal responsibility diversity in the conversations. and making sure that we try “One of the pastors suggested that as best we can to remain on
just to prove a point about First Amendment and public property,” Dennis said. “Doing so just to prove a point can be problematic, especially since the First Amendment is not equally applied across demographics and across contexts.”
While it was not released what would happened to Rose, officers will receive additional training regarding encounters with residents that may be engaged in similar activities. In the release, residents
the right side of the law. Police Chief Barry Rountree said that he is glad that the opportunity presented itself for both police and clergy to hear each other out. He said he looks forward to improving the service that is given to residents. “We do take the feedback that we gain from these sessions, we’ve used it from our previous trust talks, to do things better and change policies,” he said. “That information is not just being placed on a piece of paper.”
were also encouraged to call the police or the Department of Homeland Security in the event they spot someone who is videotaping critical infrastructure or behaving in a suspicious manner.
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It was all about five women and their collective body of works to their city and communities on Monday night, March 23.. Winston-Salem held its 12th annual 2015 Outstanding Women Leaders reception in the Committee Room of the City Hall building. The event, founded by Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke in 2003, is designed to recognize women who are working diligently in their communities, in all aspects, to make a difference and increase the standard of living in the city. “I reflected back to when we first started. I can say thanks to Visit Winston-Salem. I went to him (the director) and said ‘we have so many women who are doing things. Women who are businesswomen, head of their
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organizations and women who work so hard in their communities in civic and civic activities. We need to “It’s always good to step back and recognize the women in this community who really are the backbone of the community.”
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stop and say thank you,” Burke said. “Congratulations to all of you. May you continue to be the people who make a difference in this community. Continue to carry the torch high for women.” More than 100 women have been honored for their leadership in the business, nonprofit and community sector since the reception’s inception. This year’s honorees are: Judge Camille BanksPayne; Christy Respess, CEO of YWCA; Daisy
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Rodriguez, director of Childhood Hunger Programs at Second Harvest Food Bank; Patrice Toney, budget and management analyst for
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Forsyth County; and Carrie Vickery, attorney at Holton Law Firm. Payne, a judge in Forsyth County’s District courts, said that she has
always wanted to be an attorney. “I’m honored by this. I was not expecting this. Winston-Salem is home for me, it’s my hometown, and I have a vested interest in Winston-Salem flourishing,” she said. “I really do love what I do. They say if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life, and that’s really how I feel about my service as a District Court judge.” Rodriguez, who was there with her son Nicholas and his girlfriend, said that she was humbled by the recognition. “This is my home. Nineteen years ago I moved here, and I didn’t know what a wonderful community this was going to be,” Rodriguez said. “It’s made me who I am today, and I give because it gives back to me each and everyday.” Vickery, who received an award from the
Chronicle in 2013 for donating her kidney to a fellow lawyer, said that the event reminded her of the Super Bowl. “Being up here with all these wonderful women makes me think of the Run Like A Girl commercial,” she said. “Look what women can do.” City Manager Lee Garrity said that the event is one of a kind. “We have recognized many outstanding women in the community. It’s a who’s who of leaders in the community who have really done a lot for the town and the county,” he said. “It’s always good to step back and recognize the women in this community who really are the backbone of the community.”Council member Denise D. Adams recognized honorees, and Dana Suggs, owner of Body and Soul Gift Shop, presented gifts.
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April community health seminars, screenings and events Visit WakeHealth.edu/BestHealth for class descriptions and other events. Events are FREE of charge unless otherwise noted. Registration required. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
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Life: Through the Eyes of Truth 2 to 3 pm
Seizures in Children: Epilepsy 2 to 3 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem
Blood Pressure Screening \ 3 to 4 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem
MONDAY, APRIL 6 Kick Off: Wellness Challenge 3:30 to 8 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem
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At top, participants, led by, Lori Tyson, move to the zumba beat during the Deltas’ event. At left, Eleanor Bailey, a member of the the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, does zumba. Above, she prepares to get health screenings at the WSSU mobile unit. Grad student Aaron Jackson helps her.
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The Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation Department provided an opportunity for people to get their hearts in shape with zumba and a health fair on Saturday, March 7 at the Hanes Hosiery Community Center. Lori Tyson, an instructor at Gold’s Gym, led zumba steps. H&R Block provided information people needed for tax preparation. Antwon Foreman, marketing manager for the Triad area plus, said the new laws with the Affordable Care Act might make it more difficult for some people to file taxes. Brian Murrill had a booth for his MSfit, a free fitness and wellness program offered to people living with multiple scle-
rosis. Linda Dark of the Black History Society showed a display of photos and other memorabilia pertaining to black people in Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem State University had RAMS Know H.O.W. (Hands on Wellness) Mobile Unit to offer health screenings such as blood sugar level, blood pressue and body mass index. The unit is a community outreach program provided by Winston-Salem State University School of Health Sciences. The Deltas had presentation boards with information about various diseases such as ebola placed around the Hanes Hosiery gym. Lisa W. Smith, the Delta chapter’s physical and mental health chairperson, said, “We’re just trying to create awareness in the community.”
Lunch Nibbles: Smart Choices for Your Midday Meal \ 4 to 5 pm Lowes Foods, 3372 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem
THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Low Back Pain \ 1:30 to 2:30 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem Help for a Leaky Bladder 3:30 to 4:30 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Piedmont Plaza One, Kitty Hawk Room, 1920 W. First St., Winston-Salem
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 Know Your Numbers: Heart Health 11 am to Noon Blood Pressure Screening Noon to 1 pm Jerry Long Family YMCA, 1150 S. Peace Haven Road, Clemmons Lunch Nibbles: Smart Choices for Your Midday Meal \ Noon to 1 pm Lowes Foods, 2501 LewisvilleClemmons Road, Clemmons
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Gluten-free Dishes \ 1 to 2:30 pm Brenner FIT in the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem
MONDAY, APRIL 20 Stay in Circulation – Facts about Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) 3 to 4 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem
Chair Weights \ 4 to 5 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, Cardiac Classroom, Hwy 801 N, I-40 (Exit 180), Bermuda Run
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Bone Density Screening \ 1 to 4 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Outpatient Imaging, 265 Executive Park Blvd., Winston-Salem
Balance Screening \ Noon to 2 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Piedmont Plaza One, Kitty Hawk Room, 1920 W. First St., Winston-Salem
Advance Directives \ 2 to 4 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem
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W-S Prep girls end in success
MARCH 26, 2015
BY crAiG t. Greenlee For the chronicle
in every way imaginable, Winston-Salem prep’s girls owned this year’s class 1-A state basketball playoffs. the phoenix pulled it off by imposing its collective will in every facet of play. Winning by comfortable margins was the normal order of business. prep’s dominance was put on full display in a 58-31 stomping of riverside in the state final. now that the phoenix has its first state championship tucked away, what’s next? the good news for prep followers is that all hands from this year’s titlewinning squad are underclassmen. next season’s team will be comprised mostly of seniors who would like nothing better than to put the finishing touches on their careers by winning back-to-back titles. For sure, expectations will be off the charts and for good reason. the phoenix got maximum
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Championship game MVP Dominique Claytor (5) is the emotional stablizer for Winston-Salem Prep's girls.
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When it comes to girls’ basketball at Atkins high School, times have really changed. in a three-year span, the camels have grown from being bottom-feeders to being a legitimate factor in the ultra-competitive northwest 1-A conference. Atkins had its best season ever (17-5) and the outlook for next season is very bright. Most of that crew – which includes five rising seniors – will return. Atkins served notice at the start of the season with an impressive showing at the Mary Garber holiday tipoff classic, the premier event for girls’ hoops in Forsyth county. Along the way, the camels posted impres-
sive wins over West Forsyth and Mount tabor, two of the area’s better class 4-A programs.
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even though they lost 54-50 in the Garber final, there’s no denying that Atkins is a rising force. the narrow loss came at the hands of class 4-A reynolds, a team that won 27 straight games before losing to Myers park in
the returning cast for Winston-Salem prep’s boys’ basketball team isn’t likely to need any prodding when pre-season practice begins next fall. the memories of a 3point loss in the class 1-A state championship game is sure to remain fresh in the minds of the phoenix. there’s one banner hanging inside prep’s gym that will provide an ample visual reminder. this particular banner recognizes WSp as the state runner-up for 2015, and it will stand out. that’s because there are four other banners which symbolize state championships won by the phoenix in previous seasons. prior to its 67-64 loss to east carteret two weeks ago, prep had won three state championships in a row. “Yes, we were disappointed with the loss,” said coach Andre Gould. “We
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Championship game MVP Dominique Claytor (5) is the emotional stablizer for Winston-Salem Prep's girls.
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Atkins girls foresee a bright season BY crAiG t. Greenlee For the chronicle
Loss keeps W-S Prep boys ready for the fall
charlotte, who repeated as state champs. looking back over the season, the holiday tournament wins signaled the beginning of what would prove to be a marvelous season. in conference play, the camels beat perennial power Bishop McGuinness twice and they split two games with rival Winston-Salem prep, which won this year’s class 1-A state championship. Atkins finished the regular season as the northwest runner-up behind the phoenix. “this group came in as freshmen, but they had played in a lot of AAU games and were already seasoned,” said coach louis lowery. “Still, they had to go through the process of
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Tyler Davenport (12) played solid at both ends of the floor for Atkins.
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WSSU Athletics announces Ariel V. Germain as director of marketing
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Ariel V. Germain joins the Winston-Salem State University staff as Director of Marketing, after spending the last two years as Assistant Athletic Director for communications at catholic University of America. “Ariel is a great addition to our staff and brings a plethora of experience from a number of university settings,” said WSSU Director of Athletics tonia Walker. “She is in tune with the trends and current marketing strategies that are certain to elevate the presence of WSSU Athletics,”. Germain joined catholic University of America after a one-year stint as the Assistant Director for Athletic communications at howard University. During her tenure, she was the primary contact for 17-of-the 19 sports, while launching a new athletics website and assisting on various marketing initiatives for the department of athletics. prior to relocating to the District of columbia, she
spent three years at north carolina central University. At nccU, Germain served as the Assistant Sports information Director for two years and a graduate assistant within the department for one season, she was the primary contact for volleyball, women’s basketball, softball and men’s and women’s tennis. Germain joined the nccU Sports information Department following an 11-month stint as the Academic Support Assistant and compliance intern at nccU. Germain As a “double eagle,” she completed graduate level course work in athletic administration. in December 2006, Germain earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in english literature from north carolina central University.
While at nccU, Germain was a member of the women’s volleyball team. From 2002-05, Germain was named to the 2002 All-rookie team, 2nd team Allconference (2002-03), 1sfirst team All-conference (2004-05). As a setter, she led her team to two back-toback central intercollegiate Athletic Association championships. Germain still holds the career setting record at nccU with 4,036 assists. Aside from her athletic accomplishments, Germain served as president, secretary and student advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory council (SAAc). Attended the national collegiate Athletic Association (ncAA)/ SAAc leadership conference in orlando, Fla., and received the ncAA Division ii Degree completion Scholarship for the fall 2006 semester. Germain was the sports editor for the university newspaper the campus echo in the final semester of her matriculation. in the spring of 2006, she was a marketing intern with the formally known WlFl Upn 28/WrDc WB 22. her See Germain on B2
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The Winston-Salem State University rams swept a double header from The lincoln University lions 10-0 and 6-3, in two games played at Mando Field in Mocksville on Saturday, March 21. With the two wins, Winston-Salem State improves to 20-6 overall and 5-1 in the Ciaa, while the lincoln lions fall to 1-8 overall and 0-2 in the Ciaa. in game one, the WSSU rams got going early and often, scoring four runs in the first and two in the third, behind a Colby Keene home run to left field, to jump out to a 6-0 after three innings. Sam Burton was masterful on the mound, sitting down the first 11 batters he faced, before allowing a walk. The rams would score another run in the fourth inning, and then would blow it wide open in the sixth, with another three runs, to go ahead 10-0 and come away with the win. Sam Burton (3-1) continues to pitch well for the rams, as he would go four innings in earning the win, with one walk and four strikeouts, while holding the lions hitless. Tyler Scearce came out of the bullpen, pitching 2.0 innings, allowing one hit and three strikeouts, and hayden
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duties included writing press releases, contacting event contributors and assisting with annual events. Germain helped to coordinate the “america’s next Top Model” casting call in Fayetteville, n.C., UPn 28’s Most Soulful Gospel Sound hosted by ‘Play’ of “Kid and Play,” WWe promotions and
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mileage from a nine-player roster. in spite of losing center Kristain Saunders for the season to injury after 17 games, WinstonSalem Prep relied heavily on a six-player rotation to hammer all challengers in post-season play. When you stop to consider that the relentless Phoenix won the crown with limited depth, you come to appreciate how special this season turned out to be. Prep, which finished the season at 24-3, dedicated its efforts to sharing the basketball on offense while
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o’neal pitching an inning allowing one hit and striking out one. Colby Keene led the rams at the plate going two for three, including a double and a home run, while also scoring twice and driving in two runs. D y l a n Dombrowskas finished one for two with two runs batted in a run scored. alex Grubb also went one for two with two runs batted in. Connor andrus went one for two with a run scored and a run batted in, and Gavin Culler was one for one with a run scored and three walks. Phillip Page also went one for one with a rbi, and Des roberts scored two runs. aaron hatch also scored twice and nathan Steger scored a run. in game two, The lincoln lions got
out quickly on WSSU and scored three runs on four hits in the first inning to take the early lead.
WinstonSalem State w o u l d answer in the bottom of the s e c o n d inning when aaron hatch double to left center field and Jacob Barber would score to cut the lions lead to 3-1. The rams would surge ahead in the fourth inning, as they would plate three runs, with two of those runs coming on an alex Grubb pinch hit double that scored aaron hatch and Des roberts, as WSSU took a 4-3 lead.
WSSU would slam the door in the bottom of the sixth inning, as alex Grubb would belt a two-run single to deep left center field to give the rams the final scoring of the night, and a 6-3 victory. austin Cole (1-0) picked up the win for WSSU, going 3.2 innings, striking out six and walking three out of the bullpen. nathan Steger started for the rams, and allowed three runs on four hits, with three walks and two strikeouts. Jordan Cummings picked up his second save of the year, going 2.1 innings with one hit and three strikeouts. alex Grubb led the rams at the plate gong two for two with four big rbi’s, while aaron hatch finished one for two with a run scored and one run batted in. Gavin Culler went one for four with a run scored, and Colby Keene went one for four. Des roberts was one for two with two runs scored and Jacob Barber also went one for two with one run scored. Phillip Page scored one run. Winston-Salem State and The lincoln University will conclude the weekend series on Sunday at BB&T Ballpark in downtown Winston-Salem. The double header is schedule for a 1:00 pm start.
other network related events and promotions. in the fall of 2005, Germain began coaching volleyball with the Jammers Volleyball Club (JVC) in Durham, n.C. over three years with JVC, she was the head coach of the girl’s 15 and under team, girl’s 16 and under team, the assistant to the girl’s 17 and under team, and the setting coach.
after her stint with JVC, Germain traveled to Greensboro, n.C., to become the assistant women’s volleyball coach for the lady aggies of north Carolina a&T State University. aside from her coaching responsibilities, she implemented additional study hall requirements, developed a volleyball alumni club, and coordinated various community service projects. in her spare time, Germain enjoys
playing competitive volleyball, volunteering, tutoring and serving her community. She is a member of the order of the eastern Stars. Germain is from Detroit, Mich. She is the daughter of lio (deceased) and Brenda Germain and has a younger sister, alexsys r. Pullen, who is also a collegiate volleyball student-athlete at Virginia State University.
WSSU moves to 5-1 in the CIAA
consistently shutting down opponents at the defensive end. The Phoenix had seven players who averaged between 7 and 11 points per game. as a team, WSP averaged 13.6 assists, 15.2 steals and four blocked shots for the season.
Coach eugene love has a squad which is wellstocked with interchangeable parts. The most versatile of the group is Dominique Claytor, a multi-dimensional type who was voted MVP of the state-championship game.
Claytor’s stat line (9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.4 steals per game) is a credible indica-
tor of her value. But, it doesn’t tell the entire story. Depending on floor matchups, Claytor can play all five positions and her oncourt presence serves as a calming influence. Defensively, she has few peers who can effectively defend at several positions as well as she does. Swing players Christina Caesar (8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.9 steals) and Kayla robinson (8.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.7 steals) are versatile in their roles, especially on defense. in the paint, Chrisalyn Boston (7.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.8
blocks, 2 steals) emerged as a major factor. With a healthy Saunders (8.1 points, 5.1 rebounds) coming back, Prep’s front line will be more dominant. The backcourt is formidable with Jada Craig (10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 3.2 steals) and Mychala Wolfe (10.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.4 steals). Both are exceptional passers who shoot well from the outside and can generLove ate their own offense off the dribble. The future looks promising for Winston-Salem Prep to complete another successful state-championship run. even so, untimely injuries and/or complacency could conspire to crush those title dreams. When next season arrives, nobody knows how the Phoenix will handle being the defending state champs that every team
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Prep's Christina Caesar (12) averaged 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game.
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wants to beat.
it’s one thing to cast oneself in the role of being the hunter. it’s quite another to be the team with the
bulls eye on its back. Will the urgency and passion still be there? Will this team remain hungry?
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Zaire Williams blossomed as an inside presence as a sophomore.
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realized that our (championship) run would eventually come to an end. But now we’ll go back to work and see if we can start another run.
When our players look at that runner-up banner, they’ll be more motivated than ever. We’re looking to continue to play for championships for years to come. That’s the culture that we’ve established. Sure, we have players with talent. But it’s more about the hard work they put in on and off the court.”
Winston-Salem Prep (20-8) loses three seniors (Kwa’Tre hollingsworth, D.J. harrison and Keeshon Patrick) who got meaningful playing time. Gould’s cupboard, however, is hardly bare.
at the guard slots, Daivien Williamson, Justice Goodloe, Josh Gould and Daviar Dixon are skilled and seasoned. These first-year players gained a lot of experience from playing in big games this season. all four will continue to elevate their
level of play as they mature.
Kendrick edwards, a 6feet-4 forward, operates mostly from mid-range and in the paint on offense. edwards is a relentless offensive rebounder who gives the Phoenix an added dimension with his size, strength and quickness. Those attributes allows edwards to guard every position on the floor. The emergence of Zaire Williams as a premier post player gives Prep a decided advantage. Williams, a 6feet-seven, 250 poundsophomore with an array of inside moves, wreaked havoc at both ends with his bulk, passing skills and lateral quickness. ne’quan Carrington provides stability on the front line as a dependable inside scorer, rebounder and defender. Williams, who finished with nine points and nine boards, had a significant impact on the game’s final outcome. The Mariners didn’t have anyone who could match-up against Williams one-on-one. he made them pay by scoring Seven points and pulling down six rebounds in the
first half.
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east Carteret adjusted its defense in the second half, which made the Phoenix more dependent on outside shooting. The Mariners applied intense on-ball pressure, which made it difficult for Prep’s guards to feed Williams whenever he posted up.
This was especially problematic of Prep in the fourth quarter, when Williams failed to score because he couldn’t get any quality touches in the paint. east Carteret used its quickness to swarm Prep’s passers and deflect or steal entry passes intended for Williams. When Williams did get the ball inside, he was immediately surrounded by three defenders and had little or no room to maneuver. “as a coach, i’m always learning,” Gould said. “east Carteret did an excellent job of bracketing Zaire and he got a little frustrated. There are ways to counter what they did defensively. We’ll go to work on that and be better prepared as a result.”
learning what it takes to compete against more experienced players in big-game situations. it’s been very satisfying to watch them grow and mature.”
The key piece for the Camels is leading scorer armani hampton, a 5-feet-dimensions forward who’s attracting much attention from Division i programs. hampton (16.5 points per game) makes an impact at both ends of the floor with her length, quickness and athleticism. While hampton is the undisputed central figure, she doesn’t have to be a solo act. atkins has another Division i prospect in Saryna Carpenter (12.2 points per game), who complements hampton as a productive low-post player who’s equally effective as a perimeter shooter. The rest of the supporting cast includes combo guard Tyler Mercer, point guard Mikalah Muhammad and all-purpose forward Tyler Davenport. The development of Chandler robinson is expected to produce handsome dividends. robinson, an agile 6-feet-2 center, is a force on defense and she continues to improve as an offensive contributor. “We have a core group of players who were able to step up in due time,” lowery said. “They’ve learned how to win.”
as a whole, it was a highly-satisfying season for atkins. But the way things ended was unexpected. The Camels suffered a stunning 44-35 upset loss to Bishop McGuinness in the opening round of the state playoffs. in reviewing what transpired on that day, it was clear that idle time had a lot to do with how atkins performed. Due to the winter storms in late February, the Camels had not played for nearly two weeks and were obviously rusty. They were sluggish on defense and had what was probably their worst shoot-
Armani Hampton (14) is the first Atkins player to score 1,000 career points. ing performance of the season. The outcome in the playoffs was vastly different from the regular season, when atkins topped the Villains in decisive fashion in their two meetings. hampton averaged 24 points in those match-ups, but scored only six points in that playoff game. Carpenter, in the meantime, led all scorers with 18 points, but her teammates struggled from start to finish. The memory of how the season ended will undoubtedly give the Camels plenty of added incentive for next season. They’ve proven they can more than hold their own against Prep. Whether or not they can handle the Phoenix in a playoff setting is anyone’s guess.
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in any case, the Camels will be fun to watch.
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Nuggets prove too hot for Heat in Hanes Hosiery game
A huge basketball fan, sixteen-year-old Ryan Shelton had a great time meeting all of the ACC mascots. The mascots visited Brenner Children’s Hospital as part of an outreach initiative for the 2015 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament.
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at the end. H a n e s H o s i e r y Director, Coach Art Blevins was proud of all of the kids, and said, “It was game that you wish that there would have been no loser, because both teams played their hearts out. Watching these kids run up and down the floor, diving on the floor for loose balls, you can see the passion for the game
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Recently at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center in the 15 and under age basketball championship, the Heat and the Nuggets went down in a clashing battle in front of a sold-out crowd to see who would come out victorious and take bragging rights of the best team this year. In a strongSubmitted Photos fought effort, the The Hanes Hosiery 2015 15 and under Winter League champions, the Nuggets come out Nuggets, show their trophies with their coaches. in victory, 51-49, behind the coachOthers who got involved were Jeremy they played with.” ing efforts of Avery Faucett, who Stowe (2 points) and Quinton stepped in for Lauren Huddleston and Hairston (2 points), who made some Jordan Ballard (pre-Law students at very big plays down the stretch. Wake Forest) who couldn’t make it Players such as Bobby because Wake Forest is on their Shackelford, Vincent Moss and spring break. Armani McCray, even though they The Nuggets, which all season didn’t score sure made some quality had a consistent balance attack of hustle plays, diving on the floor for pushing the ball up the floor and the loose balls, take charges and givattacking the basket, along with shar- ing a great overall defensive presence ing the ball to also get easy scores, to help with the win. came into this game with the same In the game sports, there is a winmentality and game plan that pushed ner and a loser. While the Heat lost, them over the top to claim the win. the team put up a willing effort to The balance attack was led by a fight hard to win the game. The Heat future star in the making and the sea- was coached by Matt Barnes (presons/tournament’s MVP Jordan Law student at Wake Forest). Timmons, who led the team with 23 The Heat lead by one of the top points, nice assists, key defensive scores in the league the whole season, stops and late game free throws to Joshua Crippen who had a game high help close the game out. 32 points, with many steals and fast To help contribute to the Nuggets’ break lay-ups to help try and push his Championship win was the play of team over the hump. Other players Javon “Little Man” McCallister (8 who contributed to the play of the points), who showed exceptional ball Heat were, Brandon Adams (9 points) Jordan Timmons, 12, the Hanes handling and passing skills with a and Tacari Stokes (8 points). Players Hosiery 2015 15 and under Winter skilled floater. such as Jacorey Mitchell, Austin League’s most valuable player, The two head monsters in the Phillips, Dae’coreyan Mouzon, Zhyer shows his off trophy with Hanes paint, De’Andre Starnes (8 points) Mitchell, Jonathon Crippin, Kevin Hosiery Director Coach Art and Damel Fuller (8 points), both Williams, even though they didn’t Blevins. Jordan has been playing played just as their nicknames are score they had some valuable minutes in Blevins’ leagues at Hanes “Monsters,” with key rebounds and to help keep the Heat in the game and Hosiery since he was 6 years old. put backs and blocks in the paint. giving them a chance to win the game
Modern Chevrolet is partnering with the North Forsyth Little League in Winston-Salem. Modern Chevrolet has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide new equipment, a monetary contribution, invitations to FREE instructional clinics, and an opportunity for community members to earn additional donations for their league via a Test Drive fundraiser. “Playing the game of baseball helps kids develop skills like leadership, cooperation and sportsmanship while bringing families and communities together to show their support. Modern Chevrolet and Chevrolet Youth Baseball are proud to participate in a sport that brings so many smiles to kids and families in Winston-Salem,” said Bryan Johnson, Community Relations Manager for Modern Chevrolet. “Chevrolet believes that in play, there are possibilities, and it supports the spirit of teamwork that baseball instills in its players.” This year marks Chevrolet’s Youth Baseball program’s 10th year. Since its introduction, it has helped aid local teams, benefiting more than 3.5 million young people in communities where Chevrolet’s customers live, work and play. In 2014, more than 1,600 Chevrolet dealers participated across the country. Modern Chevrolet will present the North Forsyth Little League with an equipment kit that includes useful items such as bags, batting tees, catcher’s gear, water bottles and Chevrolet Youth Baseball T-shirts. The sponsorship also includes youth clinics featuring current and former MLB/MiLB players and coaches, and instructors from Ripken Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. In addition, Modern Chevrolet will present a check representing a one-time monetary contribution to North Forsyth Little League. Sponsored leagues across the country will have the chance to earn additional funds as community members take test drives at their partnering dealership to help support the league. For more information about Chevrolet Youth Baseball, please visit www.youthsportswired.com.
WSSU Young Alumni plan second run for scholarships
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The Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Young Alumni Council is sponsoring its second annual WSSU 5K/10K Run on Saturday, April 11 in the Anderson Center Parking Lot on the WSSU campus, 601 S Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The group wants to raise money for scholarships to WSSU so that students who want to attend the university can be assisted financially. People who register for the run are able to get exercise and spend the morning with a lot of fun people while raising money for student scholarships. The 5k/10k is a part of the Young Alumni Council's first Young Alumni Weekend, but people can register even if they are not an alumnus of WSSU. Those interested in event vending to market a business to the Winston-Salem and WSSU Ram community at an affordable rate should contact Kennette Burgess to secure your vending sponsorship or for more information. Email kennetteburgess@yahoo.com or call 336-782-5892. Deadline is April 4.
Event details and schedule The 5K/10K will start at 8 a.m. with pre-run activities beginning at 7:30 a.m. On-site packet and T-shirt pickup will open at 7 a.m. Parking is free and will be in the parking lot of the Anderson Center. Pre-Race Packet and T-shirt pickup date/time will be available in March. The course will start at the Anderson Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University, run through Reynolds Park and back to the starting point at the Anderson Center. Volunteers will be strategically placed to keep runners on track. More information will be provided the race gets closer. 1. For anyone who would like to volunteer, go here to sign up: http://goo.gl/forms/yNB3BWVOQ7 2. To register to run or walk, register easily online at www.tinyurl.com/wssu5k10k. 3. Vending spaces are available for $75 a spot.
Abdul-Jabbar writes children’s book about basketball and life Book Review
that made sense. For Chris, the only thing better than a good pick-up game was drawing comics. Ever since his parents started pushing Chris toward colOh, how you hate to lose! lege, he wished he could tell them that being a comic book You hate it so much, in fact, that it’s not really an option: artist was what he wanted to do someday. He loved comics, you’ll do anything and work hardest to make sure that loved collecting them, and he loved imagining ways that his you’re not finishing last. own main character, Master Thief, could save the world. It’s all or nothing for you, and in the new book But Master Thief couldn’t save Jax. Jax, in “Stealing the Game” by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and fact, was in big trouble and he needed Chris’s Raymond Obstfeld, it’s about more than how you help with a real burglary. play the game. Jax, you see, had a secret life, too … Everyone at Orangetree Middle School knew Ka-thunk-ka-thunk-ka-thunk. If you’ve got that 13-year-old Chris Richards was someone they a basketball fan around, that’s a familiar sound could trust, a decent-enough student, but kind of at your house. But you’ll silence that sound for quiet. Even Chris himself would admit that, and he a few hours, if you can swap the ball for this was OK with it. He always thought his observation book. skills were better than anything else he did, except More than just a basketball novel, “Stealing maybe basketball. the Game” is also a mystery, solved by a sharp, Yep, Chris was a good kid. So it came as a smart, funny, and genuinely nice 13-year-old. Abdul-Jabbar huge surprise to everyone when a cop came to The real Dream Team of authors, Kareem algebra class and escorted him to the principal’s Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, introoffice. duce readers to that kind of kid, the one you wish your kids The whole mess started four days earlier. would hang out with. But while Chris Richards is surely the Jax, Chris’s older brother, was the “Golden Boy.” star here, the whole rest of the cast of this story appealed to Always likeable, good-hearted, smart, capable, and respon- me, too. And the book’s Big Reveal? It’s perfect. Three sible, Jax had spent the last year at Stanford University on points. a full scholarship, studying to being a lawyer. The Richards Another nice thing: There’s a strong girl b-baller here as – both lawyers – were proud of him but when Jax came well, which means that this isn’t just a book for boys. home and announced that he’d quit school, well, it was like Actually, it’s not just a book for kids, either: for anybody, World War III had started in the living room. any age, “Stealing the Game” is a win. Chris had always looked up to Jax, and Jax’s behavior Terri Schlichenmeyer reviews books. She can be didn’t make sense. Then again, in Chris’s world, not much reached at The Bookworm Sez, LLC. did. Girls were a total mystery, teachers were a surprise, and most of his classes were a struggle. But basketball … now, BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER FOR THE CHRONICLE
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Special services Union chapel Baptist church, 300 W 25th St., will have special worship services. on Sunday March 22, is the church anniversary. the rev. Dwight hash and the Bethlehem Baptist church will be the guests. Make plans to be in church the entire day. (Dinner will be served.) on palm Sunday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m., is light house Worship, with emphasis upon holy Week. the rev. paul thombs and the nehemiah Worship center will be the guests. on tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m., the rev. James cook and the St. Stephens Baptist church will be the guests. on Wednesday, april 1, and thursday, april 2, at 7 p.m. the rev. Vernon Brown and the new Zion Baptist church will be the guests. this service will conclude with holy communion. the public is invited to these services. the rev. Konnie G. robinson is host pastor. the theme is “a pastor with a heart to Serve” with Scripture reference at 2 chronicles 21:31.
Emmanuel Baptist Church’s Dr. Sir Walter Mack Sr. Annual Scholarship recipients gather for a photo. Special to the chronicle adults. Dr. Fuller is a distinguished emmanuel Baptist church professor of education and recently held the Dr. Sir Walter founder/director of the institute Mack Sr. annual Scholarship for the transformation of service. learning at Marquette Scholarship Fund Sunday is University in Milwaukee, Wis. a celebration of the memory and the mission of the institute contributions of former pastor is to support exemplary educaDr. S. W. Mack Sr. the Dr. S.W. tion options that transform Mack Scholarship recipients learning for children, while who led the service were wel- empowering families, particucomed home with encourage- larly low-income families, to ment to pursue excellence in choose the best options for their their college studies. children. the guest speaker, Dr. Fuller is the author of “no howard Fuller, delivered a pow- Struggle no progress: a erful and profound message that Tara Brayboy, left, Dr. Howard Fuller and inspired both students and See Mack on B5 Eboni Hosch are shown.
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Men's Revival life changing transformation church Ministry, 2001 n.e. 25th St. (corner of ansonia and 25th), will be having Men's revival starting Sunday, March 22. the theme is "From Boys to Men, Man Up!" the guest speakers are as following: Sunday, March 22, Bishop preston Mack from Jesus ressurection power will be speaking at 5 p.m.; thursday, March 26, pastor Johnny Johnson from United Deliverance church of God will be speak at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 27, apostle edward allen of ambassador cathedral will be speaking at 7 p.m. Doors will open early.
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Youth revival the “Jesus is real” Youth revival is going down at St. Matthew apostolic temple church of Jesus christ, 3640 new Walkertown rd., were Bishop Joseph p. lowery is pastor. on thursday, March 26; Friday, March 27; and Saturday, March 28, elder tyquan Sparks and pastor ra'Shan Wilson will be the revivalist duo. those with questions, should call 336-724-1780 or email SMatYM1@gmail.com. one of the Youth leadership council members will respond with love.
Starting March 27 Health symposium and fair Fresh Fire Worship center, inc. located at 4306a Kernersville rd., Kernersville, will host it's first health Symposium/Fair this weekend starting on Friday evening , March 27 from 7-9 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 28 from 9-11:30 a.m. with cpr\First aide training and certification classes taught by Susan Baker, a representative of the american red cross. the health Symposium/Fair will begin promptly at noon with representatives from various disciplines in the health field offering information about their discipline as well as nutritional and preventative measures to improve ones condition. presenters include Dr. tom nixon of twin city chiropractic of Winston Salem, Dr. larry Webster of evergreen health promotions, Dr. Ben omungu of covenant counseling center of high point, evangelist tamica patterson, rn of Greater tabernacle Worship center inc. (health and nutrition God's Way), elder Kalissia Bennett, rn of Greater Gospel lighthouse, Wadesboro, (his temple, our responsibility), tracy Darden of live life Foundation, a lupus education and awareness Foundation, nicole - nutritionist, peggy McKenzie obtain Good health by Juicing, a representative from the Kidney center of Winston Salem, and many others. March 27
Fish Fry the Steward Board of Goler Memorial a.M.e. Zion church, 620 n. patterson ave., will have Fourth Friday Fish Fry, noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 27. eat in or take out. Dinner with dessert $7, sandwich is $4. For more information call 336-7249411. March 28
Program and breakfast the lay Ministry at hanes Memorial c.M.e. church, 819 n. highland avenue, invite you to join us on Saturday, March 28 for a program and breakfast at 9 a.m. the donation is $7. the lay Ministry’s vision is to join with all the laity in Winston-Salem to introduce positive role models for young men and women through enrichment programs and to develop leadership as we become more involved and effective in the local community.
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photos by erin Mizelle for the chronicle Dr. Dennis Leach preaches as Dr. Serenus T. Church members and visitors alike gather around the altar in prayer during the Mount Zion Baptist Church Lenten Revival service. Churn, Sr looks on.
Mt. Zion Celebrates Lenten Revival
Mount Zion Baptist church, 950 File St., conducted a lenten revival schedule for 2015. the schedule included a series of special devotions and worship services at Mount Zion leading up to easter. lent is a season of the year where christians focus on simple living, prayer, and fasting in order to grow closer to God. it's the 40 days before easter, excluding Sundays. pastors and congregations from
Community members bow their heads in prayer during the service.
eight area churches were co-celebrants with Mount Zion in its lenten observance this year. the last service is tonight (thursday, March 26) at 7 p.m. the rev. Frank thomas and Mount Zion Baptist church of high point are the guests. Mount Zion's lenten revival culminates with two high worship experiences. on Maundy thursday, april 2, Dr. paul lowe and his congregation from Shiloh Baptist church will wor-
ship at Mount Zion. the crowning experience in this annual series will be Sunrise Service on april 5. rev. James cook and the St. Stephen Missionary Baptist church Family will join Mount Zion at this time for worship and a fellowship breakfast, with service beginning at 6:30 a.m. all of the lenten revival services are open to the public.
Guests hold hands in prayer during Lenten Revival.
Musical designed to raise awareness on the plight of "young men of color"
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“Black lives Matter late night Musical” will be presented on Friday, March 27, 10 p.m. until at Diggs Memorial United holy church, 125 n. Graham ave., between First and third Streets. Mayor allen Joines and the Faith Based coalition is presenting this event. the master of ceremony will be elder Brandon Gaines, “Sunday Best” contestant.
5-Star empowement the 5-Star lady corp with founder and empowerment speaker lady catherine newsome present “5-Star lady empowerment -- Queen Status (true identity)” on Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. at the enterprise conference & Banquet center, 1922 S. Martin luther King Jr. Drive. the 5-Star lady is a Lesson Scripture: Mark 11:1-11 lady built and designed: spiritually, mentally, physiBy the end of this lesson, we cally, educationally and financially. the event stands should: to help women of all backgrounds discover, embrace • Better understand the connecand develop their “true identity.” registration is tion between the old and new $25. Special entertainment by: “Music in action of testaments • appreciate Jesus’ teachings Winston-Salem State University.” also, vendor • Shout hallelujah for the Messiah spaces are available for $50 each. register at 5starlady.org or contact lady Meka Shepherd at 336-997- has come and he brings hope 3787 for more information. Background: For christians, the old and new testaments (also known March 29 as covenants) make a whole. “it took Special performance the old revelation the Winston-Salem State University choir will a thousand years for and only 50 years for the new revelabe part of a special performance of “the cry of tion to be complete” (richards’ Jeremiah” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, at complete Bible handbook). emmanuel Baptist church, 1075 Shalimar Drive. the old testament centered on a the WSSU choir, representing a hBcU family, chosen by God to become a nation based on righteousness and jusSee Religion on B5 tice. the focus in the new testament
Special musical guests include: Wake Forest University Gospel choir, Shiloh Baptist church Gospel choir, Just Sangin, christ cathedral church of Deliverance Mass choir, testimony Mime, gospel rappers, and many more great gospel groups. Winston-Salem State University and Wake Forest University Black law Students will present “top 10” need to know facts when stopped by law enforcement. host pastor is elder lamonte Williams.
call 919-394-6180 for more information. the first 200 to register at the event will receive free "Black lives Matter" t-shirts. the Faith Based coalition consists of police chief Barry rountree, councilman Derwin Montgomery, U.S. rep. alma adams, rev. earline parmon, Winston-Salem naacp president S. Wayne patterson and Diggs Memorial’s My Brother’s Keeper.
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was based on personal righteousness and compassion for others. this revelation included all people — male and female, rich and poor, Jew and Gentile. the old covenant was not destroyed or replaced by the new one. actually, the new covenant fulfilled
the old one. it was the prophet, Zechariah (9:9) who described how the Messiah would enter Jerusalem to establish a kingdom of peace. Jews were very aware of what the Messiah was to do. Jesus and his disciples left Galilee and traveled to Judea and perea on their way to Jerusalem for passover. Don’t forget that Jerusalem is a city in Judea. everywhere he went, a crowd formed to see miracles and hear his teachings. luke 13:22-19:27 recorded the perean Ministry. pharisees were always on his heels trying to find errors in his teachings. Jesus clarified their misunderstanding of divorce and foiled them again. he also corrected
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(Historically Black College and University) will join with VOX, a predominantly white, semi-professional choir, as a part of “Singin’ Black and White,” a project intended to foster ongoing relationships between racially and socially diverse choirs. “The Cry of Jeremiah,” is a 30- minute piece that features the chorus, a chamber orchestra and narrator. Covering the struggles, suffering and ultimate deliverance of the ancient prophet Jeremiah, it is the first major choral and orchestral work by preeminent African American composer Dr. Rosephanye Powell whose musical styles range from the baroque to gospel. D’Walla SimmonsBurke, director of the WSSU Choir, will serve as conductor for the performance and the Rev. Dr. John Mendez, senior pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, will be the narrator. The event is free and open to the public, but an offering will be taken. March 29
Palm Sunday The Senior Choir of Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church, Highway 65 in the Bethania community, will present “Christ Has Risen! Alleluia, a celebration of Christ’s resurrection by Joe E. Park on Sunday, March 29 at 4 p.m. Jamesine Ruff, First Lady at Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church will be the guest pianist. Rev. Dr. Karen Roberts Miller is the pastor.
Speaking on Peace The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hear the Rev. Lisa Schwartz speak on “Peace, Salaam, Shalom” at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, March 29. At the 9:15 a.m. Forum, Fred Swan will discuss “The Legitimacy of the Modern Age” by Hans Blumenberg. Visitors are welcome. Find more information at www.uufws.org.
Youth in charge On Sunday, March 29, the Youth and Young Adults will be in charge of morning service ( 11 a.m.) at New Direction Movement Cathedral, 3300 Overdale Dr. For more information call 336-771-2111.
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March 30 Interfaith Forum on religious extremism The Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission is sponsoring an interfaith forum titled “I Have a Question About … Religious Extremism,” to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 30, in the Public Meeting Room of the Stuart Municipal Building, 100 E. First St. The forum will explore such topics as the causes of religious extremism, the nature of religion and religious extremism and how to respond to religious extremism. Panelists will be Imam Khalid Griggs of the Community Mosque of Winston-Salem, Rabbi Mike Ettis of Temple Emanuel, the Rev. John Mendez of Emmanuel Baptist Church, the Rev. Nathan Parrish of Peace Haven Baptist Church, the Rev. Lisa Schwartz of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, and Chaplain Amy Rio-Anderson of Salem College. The Rev. Tim Auman of the Human Relations Commission will serve as moderator. For more information, call City Link 311.
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message at the Bethesda Center. Everyone is invited. Contact Elder Tammy Miles for more information at 336-839-9913. Bishop Claude C. Turner is founder, pastor and teacher.
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Warrior’s Life from Black Power to Education Reform.” He has ties to North Carolina, having lived and worked in Durham, where he is best known for establishing the Malcom X University. The 2015 Dr. Sir Walter Mack Sr. Annual Scholarship Award recipient is Eboni Hosch, a sophomore biology major at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Eboni plans to attend medical school and become a medical doctor, in the field of pathology. In the winning essay that Eboni submitted to the scholarship committee, she acknowledged Dr. Tara Brayboy as an influential African-American in her life. Dr. Brayboy, who is also a member of Emmanuel, graduated from Wake Forest University and Howard University College of Medicine where she obtained her medical degree. She works in the Emergency Medicine Department at Carolina Medical Center, in Charlotte, where she conducts research. She plans to work as a primary care physician. Eboni shares Dr. Brayboy’s passion for improving the health of people of color and reducing health disparities. Eboni wants to reach back to the African-American community, especially women, to help educate and bring greater awareness of hypertension, diabetes and breast cancer. She looks forward to finding effective medicines, as well as discovering more ethnic-specific lifestyles that will help African Americans live longer and healthier lives. Dr. Elva Jones, the scholarship ministry chair says “the scholarship fund is a service ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and represents our commitment to the academic and spiritual development of Emmanuel’s college students”.
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Walking for Jesus On Thursday, April 2, Restoration Christian Fellowship Church will be walking two miles from the bus station in downtown Winston-Salem at 6:30 p.m. This is in remembrance of what God the Father did at Calvary. The church is expecting souls to be saved and delivered as they take it to the streets. April 3
Gas giveaway On Good Friday, April 3, Pastor Curtis Friday and The Love Church will be taking over the Wake Mart gas station on the corner of Cherry Street and Polo Road to give away $5,000 in free gas. Members of the church will be stationed at every pump that we might bless as many community members as possible. Anyone with any questions or concerns, should email to marketing@thelovecity.org or call the church at 336525-1LOV (1568).
April 4 Youth celebration Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway will have a Youth Celebration that will include a fun filled day for all youth on Saturday, April 4, 2015 from noon- 2 p.m. All youth are welcome to attend this event that will include an egg hunt, game activities, kite flying (bring a kite), and a delicious complementary lunch. For more information call the church office at 336-784-9347.
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Easter Cantata The Chancel Choir of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 916 E. 12th Street, will present its annual Easter Cantata Sunday, March 29 at 4 p.m. The musicians are Ms. Terry Kelly, pianist, and Mr. Wallace Wright, organist. Mrs. Yvonne Anthony is the director and president of the Chancel Choir. Dr. Paul A. Lowe, Jr. is senior pastor. Contact person: Mrs. Yvonne Anthony 336-413-7204. Starting March 30 Holy Week events Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St. is celebrating Holy Week Monday, March 30, through Saturday, April 4.. Communion will be served every evening at 6 p.m. On Saturday, April 4, at Civitan Park in Kernersville, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the annual Easter egg hunt will be held. Sunday, April 5, at 6 a.m., Sunrise Service and Communion. For additional information, contact Greater Tabernacle Worship Center at 336-777-1113.
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the disciples about their attitude toward children. A little while later, Jesus set a rich young man straight about eternal life. Confused Jesus explained to the disciples that eternal life is a gift from God, not something to be earned. He took the Twelve aside and told them a third time that His death was near. James and John were informed about sitting on the right and left of Jesus. Mark 10 ended with Bartimaeus receiving his sight. Lesson: Jews from all over the Roman Empire converge on Jerusalem for Passover. The celebration commemorates their freedom from Egypt. At this point some of them want deliverance from Roman oppression. As Jesus approaches Bethpage, He sends two of the disciples ahead to the village with specific instructions to find a colt/donkey that has never been ridden. Based on Zech. 9:9 and 14:1-5, Jesus is ready to declare Himself Messiah. Remember how He used to tell them His time was not yet? They follow the instruction to the letter. The animal represents humility. As He enters the city, the crowd recognizes
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Neighborhood meeting The East/Northeast Neighborhood Association will hold its monthly meeting at 14th St. Recreation Center, today (Thursday, March 26) at 6 p.m. Invited guests are Parks & Recreation, City Of Winston Salem's Assistant Managers and Community Services Department. Participants are requested to bring neighbors.
NC Black Film Festival The Black Arts Alliance, Inc. (BAA) presents the North Carolina Black Film Festival (NCBFF), today through Sunday, March 26-29, in Wilmington. In its 14th year, the four day juried and invitational festival of independent motion pictures by African-American filmmakers will showcase features, shorts, animation, and documentary films at the Cameron Art Museum, the University of N.C. at Wilmington, and the Hannah Block USO Community Arts Center. Prizes of $500 will be awarded in each category. Festival passes and advance tickets are available online at: w w w. B l a c k A r t s A l l i a n c e . o r g . Admission is $50 for an All-Access Festival Passes or $7 per film block. Republican Women’s meeting The March Forsyth County Republican Women’s meeting will be today (Thursday, March 26) at 6:30 p.m. at Forsyth Technical Community College West Campus, 1300 Bolton St. The speakers will be many newly elected or appointed officials. School Board members: Dana Caudill Jones, Rev. Robert Barr, Lori Clark, Mark Johnson and David Singletary. Judges: Richard Dietz, Richard Gottlieb, Ted Kazakos and Eric Morgan.
International Night Davidson County Community College will bring the sights and sounds of more than 30 countries under one roof for its 10th annual International Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on today (Thursday, March 26) in the Brinkley Gymnasium on the college campus. The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $3 for all ages when purchased in advance. They will be available at the information desk in the Brooks Student Center or from any Rotaract Club member. At the door, tickets will be $5 for ages 12 and up, $3 for ages 6-11 and free for ages 5 and under. For more information, contact Carolyn Davis, Rotaract International Club advisor, at 336-2498186 ext. 6311. The Winston-Salem Medicis At the New Winston Museum, "The WinstonSalem Medicis" will be shown today, (Thursday, March 26) at 5:30 p.m. Local artist and former director of Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Nicholas Burton Bragg, and current Reynolda House Programming Director, Phil Archer, will give insight into the roles members of tobacco families played in supporting local arts and philanthropy. Dr. Mike Wakeford, Division of Liberal Arts faculty at UNC School of the Arts, will moderate.
Barber shop meeting Council Member Derwin L. Montgomery will be available to discuss community concerns with citizens and patrons during a “barber shop talk” at 11 a.m. Friday, March 27, at Purr-Fect Cut Barber, 528 N. Liberty St. For more information, contact Twanda Montgomery at 336-462-2341 or twandam@cityofws.org.
'Dark Girls' The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is showing Bill Dukes and D. Channsin Berry's documentary "Dark Girls A Look at Colorism and Internalized Racism," followed by an impactful discussion by Deena Hayes-Greene, founder of the Racial Equity Institute, and Monica Walker, member of the Guilford Anti Racism Alliance, on color, gender, race, and internalized racism. It will be Friday, March 27, 6:30-8:00p.m. at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, 134 S. Elm Street in Greensboro. Film viewing is free. A $15/$25 fee covers dinner following the discussion (optional). Career & Intern Fair The Office of Career Services at Bennett College invites you to attend their annual Career & Internship Fair on Friday, March 27, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the College’s Global
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Learning Center, 521 Gorrell Street. The Career and Internship Fair will be an opportunity to meet and speak with recruiters from Fortune 1000 corporations regarding internships, summer employment, and post-graduate opportunities. Student IDs are NOT required to enter. For more information, call the Office of Career Services at 336517-2358.
Music & Comedy Extravaganza The Edward C. Smith Civic Center in Lexington announces the Music & Comedy Extravaganza with Lexington native Shantel Norman and special guest comedian An-G on Friday, March 27. The evening features family-friendly entertainment that is appropriate for all ages. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8. Presale tickets are available through the civic center’s box office for $10 each until the day of the show. The box office line is 336-242-2783. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $15 per adult; $10 per child. Seating is general admission. Concessions will be available during the show.
Cruise-In Forsyth Tech announcing it will hold its second annual Cruise-In on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 pm at its state-of-the art Transportation Technology Center, 4255 N. Patterson Ave. Car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to bring their vehicles to the Cruise-In. All makes and models are welcome with no pre-registration required. Gates will open at 9:30 a.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Food will be available, and contributing to a cruise-in ambiance will be a DJ playing beach music in the background. Guided tours of the college’s Transportation Technology Center, the most advanced center of its kind in the southeast, will be offered at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. All makes and models of vehicles are welcome. This Cruise-In is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Tours of the college’s Transportation Technology Center will also be available. Bennett fundraiser The National Alumnae of Bennett College Winston-Salem Chapter will
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hold “Jazz in the Park” on Saturday, March 28 at the BB&T BallPark. The feature performer is Keith Byrd, a multi-talented performer, composer, and arranger. His performance is a scholarship fundraiser for Bennett College. The event is from 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m.. Tickets are $45 which includes lunch. No tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Sarah Murray-Stephney at 336-788-3722 or Irma Jackson at 336-773-0506. Charter Day Bennett College will observe the 126th anniversary of its chartering as a four-year institution by the State of North Carolina on Thursday, March 26 at 11 a.m. in the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel. Bennett received its chartering from the State in 1889. The Charter Day Convocation is open to the public. Rev. Racquel Gill, associate minister at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Winnsboro, S.C., will be the Charter Day speaker.
Fish plate fundraiser On Saturday March 28, noon until 3 p.m. at the Rupert Bell Recreation Center, 1501 Mt. Zion Place, FLIP (Family Love & Involvement Program) is sponsoring a fish plate fundraiser. This is to support its after school tutorial program. The price for each plate is $7 and will include filet fish, baked beans, slaw and a dessert. Please visit our website: www.wsflip.com.
Voting Rights Act celebration In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the Student Government Council of Forsyth Technical Community College is sponsoring an educational film screening and interactive discussion on Bill Moyer's documentary "State of Conflict: NC." It offers a case study of what may be the direction of American politics for years, perhaps decades, to come. The film will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 30 at the Mazie Woodruff Campus of Forsyth Tech, located at Carver Road and Lansing Drive. It is free, open to the public and refreshments will be served. For more information or to rsvp contact Amanda at 450-9109 or Linda at 336-870-2168.
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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, Winston-Salem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on April 6, 2015 on the following proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of WinstonSalem, North Carolina:
1. Petition of Brookberry Farm, LLC to amend and change from RS-9 and MU-S to MU-S (Residential Building, Single Family; and Planned Residential Development) and Site Plan Amendment, the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located at the southern terminus of Summer Hill Lane, west of Meadowlark Drive; property consists of ±25.12 acres and is PIN #s 5896-50-4386, 5896-60-1534, 5896-61-2054, and 5896-61-3322 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the City-County Planning Board - Zoning Docket W-3246.
2. Petition of H. Mack Charter School Consulting, LLC to amend and change from LO to PB-L [Adult Day Care Home; Arts and Crafts Studio; Banking and Financial Services; Bed and Breakfast; Child Care, Drop-In; Child Day Care, Small Home; Church or Religious Institution, Neighborhood; Club or Lodge; College or University; Combined Use; Food or Drug Store; Fraternity or Sorority; Furniture and Home Furnishings Store; Government Offices, Neighborhood Organization, or Post Office; Museum or Art Gallery; Nursing Care Institution; Offices; Parking, Commercial; Police or Fire Station; Recreation Services, Indoor; Recreation Services, Outdoor; Residential Building, Duplex; Residential Building, Single Family; Residential Building, Twin Home; Restaurant (without drive-through service); Retail Store; School, Vocational or Professional; Services A; Services B; Testing and Research Lab; Theater, Indoor; Utilities; Adult Day Care Center; Child Care, Sick Children; Child Day Care Center; Life Care Community; Residential Building, Multifamily; Residential Building, Townhouse; and School, Private], the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the west side of North Laura Wall Boulevard, south of Fifth Street; property consists of ±0.15 acre and is PIN #6835-67-4597 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3252. 3. Petition of Art Taylor for property owned by Janice Spainhour and Joyce Bentubo to amend and change from RS-9 to LO-L (Veterinary Services; Offices; Residential Building, Single Family; Residential Building, Duplex; and Residential Building, Twin Home), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the northwest side of Reidsville Road/U.S. 158, across from Grover Street; property consists of ±1.94 acres and is PIN #6856-04-2389 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3253.
4. Petition of Anchor Associates, LLC and the Allan Anthony Trust to amend and change from GB-S to GB-S (Arts and Crafts Studio; Banking and Financial Services; Building Contractors, General; Building Material Supply; Child Care, Drop-In; Church or Religious Institution, Community; Church or Religious Institution, Neighborhood; Club or Lodge; College or University; Convenience Store; Food or Drug Store; Fuel Dealer; Funeral Home; Furniture and Home Furnishings Store; Government Offices, Neighborhood Organization, or Post Office; Hospital or Health Center; Hotel or Motel; Institutional Vocational Training Facility; Library, Public; Motorcycle Dealer; Nursery, Lawn and Garden Supply Store, Retail; Nursing Care Institution; Offices; Park and Shuttle Lot; Parking, Commercial; Police or Fire Station; Recreation Facility, Public; Recreation Services, Indoor; Recreation Services, Outdoor; Restaurant (with drive-through service); Restaurant (without drive-through service); Retail Store; School, Vocational or Professional; Services A; Services B; Shopping Center; Shopping Center, Small; Stadium, Coliseum, or Exhibition Building; Storage Services, Retail; Testing and Research Lab; Theater, Indoor; Utilities; Veterinary Services; Adult Day Care Center; Child Care Institution; Child Care, Sick Children; Child Day Care Center; Life Care Community; Residential Building, Multifamily; Residential Building, Townhouse; School, Private; and School, Public), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the southwest corner of Hanes Mall Boulevard and Stratford Road; property consists of ±0.66 acre and is PIN #6814-244527 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the City-County Planning Board - Zoning Docket W-3254. 5. Petition of Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, Inc. to amend and change from LB-S and RM-18 to RM-18, the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the southwest corner of Cherry Street and Fourteenth Street; property consists of ±0.77 acre and is PIN #6826-92-4143 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3255.
6. Petition of The City of Winston-Salem for property owned by others to amend and change from County RS-9 and MU-S to City RS-9 and MU-S, the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the north and south sides of Heron Ridge Road, west of Meadowlark Drive; property consists of ±64.49 acres and is the entire portion of Brookberry Farm Phase 4 Map 2 (plat book 63 page 16) that is not already inside the City limits and PIN #s 5896-63-7613, 5896-54-4115, 589664-6233, and the entire portion of 5896-53-5820 that is not already inside the City limits as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3257. 7. Petition of The City of Winston-Salem for property owned by Kastania, LLC to amend and change from Davidson County HC to City LB, the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the southwest corner of Old Salisbury Road and Friedburg Church Road; property consists of ±2.20 acres and is PIN #6821-01-49-4877 as shown on the Davidson County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W3258.
8. Petition of Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, Inc. to amend and change from LB-S and RM-18 to RM-18, the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the southwest corner of Cherry Street and Fourteenth Street; property consists of ±0.77 acre and is PIN #6826-92-4143 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3255.
9. Proposal by the City-County Planning and Development Services staff to amend Chapter B of the Unified Development Ordinances Chapters A and B of the Unified Development Ordinances to create regulations for urban agriculture – UDO-257.
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 zon ing 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 abovedescribed property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classi fication.
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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL WINSTON-SALEM AREA PLAN UPDATE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber, Room 230, City Hall, 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, at 7:00 pm on April 6, 2015, to consider comments from the public concerning adoption of the North Central Winston-Salem Area Plan Update, which covers the area bounded on the north by Reynolds Boulevard and Akron Drive; on the east by US 52; on the south by Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Eighth Street, and the Southern Railway; and on the west by the Old Town Country Club. All interested citizens are invited to attend said hearing, at which time they will have an opportunity to be heard.
Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain additional information on the North Central Winston-Salem Area Plan Update in the Office of the City/County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM Renée L. Phillips, City Secretary
All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the meeting, to Angela I. Carmon, the City’s ADA Coordinator at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319. The Chronicle March 26, 2015 NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY
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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NUMBER 14 E 1806
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS HARRISON, DECEASED
The undersigned, serving as counsel for the Administrators of the Estate of Thomas Harrison, Deceased, late of 2240 E. 22nd Street, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC 27105, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, Atty. Margaret A. Dudley, 806 Summit Avenue, Suite 202, Greensboro, Guilford County, NC 27405 on or before June 26, 2015, which date is three months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the Estate of Thomas Harrison, Deceased, will please make immediate payment to the undersigned, Atty. Margaret A. Dudley, 806 Summit Avenue, Suite 202, Greensboro, Guilford County, NC 27405. This the 23rd day of March, 2015. Margaret A. Dudley Attorney for the Administrators 806 Summit Avenue Suite 202 Greensboro, NC 27405 (336)-373-0828
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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NUMBER 14 E 1792
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA HARRISON, DECEASED
The undersigned, serving as counsel for the Administrators of the Estate of Virginia Harrison, Deceased, late of 2240 E. 22nd Street, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC 27105, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, Atty. Margaret A. Dudley, 806 Summit Avenue, Suite 202, Greensboro, Guilford County, NC 27405 on or before June 26, 2015, which date is three months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the Estate of Virginia Harrison, Deceased, will please make immediate payment to the undersigned, Atty. Margaret A. Dudley, 806 Summit Avenue, Suite 202, Greensboro, Guilford County, NC 27405. This the 23rd day of Match, 2015. Margaret A. Dudley Attorney for the Administrators 806 Summit Avenue Suite 202 Greensboro, NC 27405 (336)-373-0828
The Chronicle March 26, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Mary Ellen Brannon Thompson (15 E 1563), deceased October 2, 2014, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before June 26, 2015 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of March, 2015.
Calvin Brannon, Administrator for Mary Ellen Brannon Thompson, deceased. 3831 Clara Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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The Black Philanthropy Initiative’s grant celebration was held last Wednesday, March 11. The following received grants from the organization:
*Experiment in Self Reliance: $5,000 to support the New Century Individual Development Account (IDA) program to help more working lowincome individuals become financially stable, and to ultimately become first-time homebuyers. Experiment in Self Reliance will provide IDA program graduates who have purchased a home with Submitted Photos additional financial literacy classes to reinforce best BPI Members (Front-Back): Twana Roebuck, Dr. Tony practices of long-term financial success. In addiBurton, Alison Ashe-Card, Andrea Jenkins, Dr. Leila tion, each graduate is paired with a success coach Vickers, Veronica Black, Artina Dawkins, Paula McCoy, who will gather information from the graduates Dr. Betty Alexander. regarding their financial stability to help enhance the IDA program for future participants and to research the program’s long-term impact. *Empowering Girls in Real Life Situations: $5,000 to support a program for girls and teens that builds self-esteem through education and mentoring. The program provides group discussions on issues that the girls may be experiencing, mentoring, college tours, etiquette training, and a community service project. The program is being offered at Philo Middle School and Parkland High School during the 2014-2015 school year.
*School Health Alliance for Forsyth County: $5,000 to support a behavioral treatment project for students and families at Ashley Elementary who are Experiment in Self Reliance(L-R): Dr. Tony Burton, affected by Attention Deficit/Hyper Activity Barbara Johnson, Alison Ashe-Card, and Twana Roebuck. Disorder (ADHD). The 18-week pilot program will provide parents with up-to-date information on ADHD treatment, best practices on advocating for their children, parenting skills, and opportunities to participate in team building exercises with their child’s teacher.
School Health Alliance for Forsyth County (L-R): Dr. Tony Burton, Karen Pearson Alison Ashe-Card.
Empowering Girls in Real Life Situations(LR): Dr. Tony Burton, Alison Ashe-Card, Sylvia Flack, and Cheryl Ingram.
Main Street Academy students inspired by local leader
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Antonio Stevenson, who grew up in Winston-Salem, understands some of the pitfalls an AfricanAmerican male can encounter in society. During a recent visit to Main Street Academy, the alternative school in the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County school system, he spoke with the students about choices they make and how these decisions can positively or negatively impact their lives. Stevenson told the students that they are responsible for their actions, they should understand the importance of education and who they choose as friends. They should choose friends very carefully, he said. Stevenson is a very strong advocate for keeping youth on the right path and facilitating second chances for at risk youth. During his visit, he reminded the young men that “prison is not a place for them and they play a large part in what happens to them in life.” The Albermale native graduated from Carver High School in 1989 and is a 1994 graduate of WinstonSalem State University. He is working with students through Youth Opportunities Inc., in WinstonSalem and serves as a personal
trainer, specializing in working with teens at West Forsyth YMCA. He has spoken throughout North Carolina as a motivational speaker, sharing life experiences and speaking to youth about life choices. These speaking engagements include the Future Young Black Leaders Symposium at WinstonSalem State University, Gear Up conferences, and Bridging the Gap workshops. Also, he has been a part of the Right Choice group activities in Charlotte and Winston-Salem and he has spoken at the Urban League Job Fair. Stevenson is the father of two daughters, Kali and Sydney, and a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
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Antonio Stevenson speaks to students at the Main Street Academy.
Stevenson with the Main Street students.
Honoring Virginia Newell
Dr. Virginia K. Newell was recognized at a meeting of the Forsyth County Senior Democrats on Thursday, March 5 in Winston-Salem. A plaque was presented in recognition of Dr. Newell's exemplary dedication as a life-long educator and overall fighter for justice and equality in our community and state. Submitted Photo
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Queen-Mother Mae Edith Clarida Piggott, affectionately known as “The Pretty Lady” and “The Queen Bee,” was to born Deacon Joe Clarida and M r s . Josephine Leola Smith Clarida in Nakina, N o r t h Carolina on T h u r s d a y, December 15, 1927. She departed this life on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Memorial Forsyth She was Hospital. joined in holy matrimony to Benjamin Howard Piggott on September 5, 1952 in High Point, North Carolina. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son Kermit Bruce Piggott, her sisters Ethel Roena Clarida (Rev. Silas Daniel) Piggott, Irene Clarida (John Amos) Piggott, Clara Bell Clarida; her brothers The Rev. Johnie Burris Clarida, Sr., and (Mary Robert Joe Magaline) Clarida; her Rachel sisters-in-law Ann Piggott (Johnny) Smith, Janie Dell Piggott (Joseph) Hemingway, Dessie Bell Piggott (Edward) Marlowe, Ella Piggott Marie Rev. Swinton(The Willie) Smith, and Mary Eliza Piggott (George) Stanley; and her brothGeorge ers-in-law Wallace Piggott, Joseph (Elsie) Lawrence and Henry Piggott, Virnis (Mamie) Piggott, son-in-law Ben Long, Sr., and brother-in-law King David Stanley. She is survived children her by Benjamin H. Piggott, Marcia L. Piggott, Rev. Dr. Felecia PiggottRonald and Long, Pickens of the City; her Clarida Inez sister Stanley of Nakina, NC, Grandchildren Reynita McMillan, Asha Piggott, Monica Gerald; Aunt Harriet Piggott, Lake Waccamaw, NC; uncles of Clarida Percy Longwood, NC and Riley Clarida of Long Island, NY; and careBell Diane givers Piggott, her niece, and extended family member Denise Daniels; devoted friends Delores Scales, Daniels, Bronnie Claudia Foote, Mary Jenkins, Mary Schuler, Annie Mae Johnson, Fulwood, Hattie Catherine Douthit, and Thelma Hailstock among others; a host of nieces and nephews, four grandchildren, and many more family members and friends. Mrs. Piggott committed her life to the Lord at a young age and joined the Zion Plain Baptist Missionary Church. When she married and relocated to Winston-Salem in 1952, she joined Union Baptist Church under the pastorate of Dr. A. H. She also McDaniel. remained under the leadership of The Rev. B. F. Daniels and the current pastor The Rev. Dr. Sir Walter Mack, Jr. She was the first Young Adult Missionary president at Union Baptist Church from 1955-1959, under the supervision of Mrs. Marie H. Ryland. Mrs. Marie Lewis was the Senior Missionary President. Mrs. Piggott served as a Sunday School teacher of young adults for many years. She was a member of The Baptist Training Union, The Forsyth County Sunday School The Forsyth Union, Missionary County Senior the Union,
Missionary Department, the Junior Missionary Society, The Lott Carey Mission Foreign The Convention, Woman's Baptist State Convention, The , and The R o w a n Association, The Union of Four the Churches, and The Effort Aid Club. In the community, she was active various activities. She was a member of the Happy Hill Garden Senior Citizens' Club, Russell Carl the Recreation Center Senior Citizens' Club, the Senior Luncheon at the Brown and Douglas Recreation Center. She taught a sewing class for adults and youth at the Sims C. William Recreation Center in Happy Hill. In addition, she took a ceramics class, along with her children, at the Sims Center. She designed several black and gold King Tut heads, Queen Nefertiti heads and sold them during the National Black Theatre Festival. She also spent hours crocheting and quilting with her daughters and the late Mrs. Marie Lewis. also Ms. Piggott enjoyed attending plays at the North Carolina Repertory Black Company, and she was a member of the Theatre Guild. She was featured in the Crowns:Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats calendar in 2002, and was interviewed as one of the most political domestics in the exhibit “Maid in America.” In addition, she completed an interview with Katherine Mobley on WFDD Radio about her experiences as an African American woman in the South. She has been active in the city-wide Kwanzaa observance for many years, the Happy Hill Reunion, Juneteenth The celebrations, National Black Theatre Festival and many other cultural activities. She was educated in the public schools of Columbus County in a one-room school house. She graduated as an adult from Paisley High School in September of 1969. In addition, she studied at Business Russell's College and trained to serve as a cafeteria manager for the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County she where School, retired in 1989. What is more, she earned her Yaa name African Serwaa Agyeman(Born on Thursday, Noble Character, god of the Pra River) in September 2010 when she and her daughter Felecia, and husband Ben Long, her granddaughters Reynita and Asha studied African Rites of Passage with Okomfo and Nanahene, Kwabena F. Ashanti, PH.D, psychology professor at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. During their study, they discovered that the family lines of the Piggott-Clarida family can be traced back to Ghana, West Africa. Following the 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 Naming African Ceremony was held at Rising Ebenezer Baptist Church in Happy Hill Gardens, the oldest, liberated African American community in North Carolina.
Best Choice Center gets new donated smart board
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The Best Choice Center, 1031 North Highland Avenue at the corner of 11th Street, has been around for nearly twoand-a-half decades. It is an after-school and summer camp program with the capacity to serve 50 to 75 children ages 5 to 13 sponsored by the YWCA of Winston-Salem Forsyth County. Dr. James David Branch and his family are among a group of community members who continue to support the Best Choice Center. They recently presented the Best Choice Center with a smart board (similar to a computer) and software that will enhance the program participants’ learning with exposure to additional technology. The students are taught daily good citizenship with academic reinforcement. Parents of Best Choice Center students appreciate the homework assistance and enrichment activities that their children receive. Ninety-five percent of the Best Choice Center’s students in third through fifth grades passed their EOGs (End of Grade tests). They arrive from various schools and receive homework assistance, tutoring, usage of the computer lab and help with projects. Their parents can pick them up as late as 6 p.m. The staff is made of licensed teachers and counselors with experience working with children and youth.
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Historically, the Best Choice Center’s students were identified by former Winston-Salem Police Chief George Sweat. These were children “at risk” of being involved in drugs and other antisocial behavior. Chief Sweat presented a proposal to the then Winston-Salem Board of Aldermen, asking for a way to help those children. Alderman Virginia K. Newell asked to be allowed to take those children and control them by love. The proposal was accepted, and within three to four months, the East Winston Restoration Association accepted the idea and was instrumental in the development of the original Best Choice Center. The population of children who attend the Best Choice Center has changed. However, the spirit of love and nurturing, which guided the original program is still a cornerstone of the current program. The YWCA, United Way and the Winston-Salem community has accepted Best Choice as a place to help our children achieve and become good citizens. United Way support makes it possible for the Best Choice Center to offer scholarships to community children for after-school and summer camp. For more information or to donate, go to www.ywcaws.org or call Marilyn Odom at 336-722-0597.
AKA celebrates 107 years, the importance of HBCUs Members of Phi Omega Chapter.
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The Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. celebrated its 107th Founders’ Day with a luncheon at the Anderson Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. The guest speaker was Rosemary King, Northern Carolina Cluster Coordinator for the Mid-Atlantic Region. The theme for the event was “Think HBCU: Transforming Communities through Education, Engagement and Advocacy.” North Carolina’s eleven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were honored and attending university officials were presented with awards. Also, during the luncheon, new RaVonda Dalton-Rann (L) receives HBCU Golden member Sandra Armstrong and Award for Winston-Salem State University new Silver members Andrea Bush, from Kenyetta Richmond, Phi Omega Cheryl Harry, and Freda Henry were chapter president recognized. “HBCU’s are the heart and pulse of the African-American community having produced some of the world’s most talented individuals, and of course the illustrious and premier sorority established for African-American women in 1908 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.," said Kenyetta Richmond, chapter president. Richmond encouraged participants to take the time to reflect on the contributions of our HBCU’s and the role they have each played in the lives of African-Americans and the communities in which we all live. She also noted that this is a critical time in the history of our HBCU’s and it is the responsibility of each and every one of us to ensure their continued existence. The Phi Omega Chapter raised over $8,000 at the Founder’s Day luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 21. The funds have been designated for scholarship awards to students attending HBCUs. Scholarship applications will be available in April at local high schools. Students may check with their guidance counselors for more information at that time. Priscilla Green and Cassandra Lewis co-chaired the Founders’ Day Program Committee. Committee members were Tammy Burke Griffin, Lois Burks, Andrea Bush, Veronica Ford, Robin Griffin, Linda Jackson-Barnes, Sandra Miller Jones, Sharon Jones, Rayna Minnigan, Olivia Morgan, Susie Nance, Anissia Scales, Roberta Wilkins, and Dorothy Wynecoff. Inactive sorority members are invited to join the Phi Omega Chapter. The sorority meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ivy Arms Apartment Club House located on 1115 E. 2nd St. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by AfricanAmerican college-educated women. The sorority is comprised of more than 265,000 members in approximately 986 graduate and undergraduate chapters in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Canada, Japan, Germany, South Korea and Africa. Led by International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is often hailed as “America’s premier Greek-letter organization for African-American women.” For more information on Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and its programs, log onto www.aka1908.com.
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Isaiah Myers, a fourth-grade student at the YWCA Best Choice Center, works with the smart board.
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People affiliated with the Best Choice Center are: (L-R, first row) Todd McCloud, Jourdyn McLaughlin-Moses, Dr. James David Branch, Dr. Virginia K. Newell, Jayshun Reed; (L-R, second row) Evelyn Becoat, Renee Sulivan, Cathoni Waiguchi, Marilyn Odom, vice president of youth services; Rosario Lopez Perez, Semaj Reed, Khyrea Tymes and Sioria McCloud.
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3:00 PM
MANDO FFIELD (Mocksville, (Mocksville NC)
3/29 VIRGINIA A ST.*
1:00 PM
BB&T BALLPARK K (Winston-Salem, NC)
3/29 VIRGINIA A ST.*
3:00 PM
BB&T BALLPARK K (Winston-Salem, NC)
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