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FERGUSON, Mo. — Ferguson was a community on edge again Monday, Aug. 10, a day after a protest marking the anniversary of Michael Brown's death was punctuated with gunshots and police critically wounded a black 18year-old accused of opening fire on officers.

Police, protesters and people who live and work in the St. Louis suburb were bracing for what nightfall might bring following more violence along West Florissant Avenue, the same thoroughfare that was the site of massive protests and rioting after Brown was fatally shot last year in a confrontation with a white Ferguson officer.

“Of course I'm worried,” said Sandy Sansevere, a retired health care worker who volunteers at the retail store operated by the nonprofit group I Love Ferguson, which was formed after Brown's death to promote the community. “What scares me are the guns.”

The father of the suspect who was shot called the police version of events “a bunch of lies.” He said two

Officers and protesters face off along West Florissant Avenue, Monday, Aug. 10, in Ferguson, Mo. Ferguson was a community on edge again Monday, a day after a protest marking the anniversary of Michael Brown's death was punctuated with gunshots. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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A LOOK BACK: NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL

St. Louis social group keeps NBTF tradition alive

Celebrities and festival-goers march through the streets of downtown Winston-Salem during the NBTF closing parade on Saturday, August 8.

Parade through downtown Winston-Salem marks the end of the 2015 Festival

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The 2015 National Black Theatre Festival ended a record-breaking week with a star-studded parade last Saturday night, Aug. 8.

According to festival officials, this year’s festival had several sold-out shows and productions. This year’s festival also saw a significant increase in online tickets sales.

“We had a number of productions sell out before the festival even started,” said Brian McLaughlin, media relations director for the festival. “A number of our workshops and other events were sold out as well.”

The parade, which marked the end of the weeklong festival, started in front of the Marriott Hotel, 425 North Cherry St., and ended at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts’ Stevens Center, 405 Fourth St., also known as Larry Leon Hamlin Way. After reaching the Stevens Center, officials from the festival took time to remember those who helped organize the festival in the past who have passed away, including Larry Leon Hamlin. He created the festival and passed away in 2007.

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Bus load comes in honor of late friend

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The National Black Theatre Festival has been known to bring people from all over the world to Winston-Salem for a week of entertainment and fun, but for Ann Rice, Roselyn Scott and the “St. Louis Friends” social club from St. Louis, Missouri, the festival means much more.

Rice and Scott first heard about the festival from their friend Sheryl Ann Williams, who was a early supporter of the festival.

Last year, Williams passed away, but Rice and Scott were determined to carry on the tradition.

In 1989, the three women piled into one vehicle and made their first of many trips to Winston-Salem for the bi-annual festival. Every year since, more and more members of the St. Louis Friends have attended the festival, all because of Williams. This year,

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According to the university, nearly 900 freshmen arrived on the opening day of “Ramdition,” a weeklong student orientation for freshmen.

The first year of college can be extremely stressful. To help ease that transition, WSSU scheduled a week full of classroom sessions, campus life workshops, and social activities.

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Many parents could feel the family atmosphere as soon as they stepped on campus.

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a bus load made the trip to “Black Theatre Holy Ground.”

“Every year we get more and more people to come with us,” said Rice. “This year is the first we’ve brought a bus load. Next festival, we hope to have two buses.”

Although they do miss their friend, Rice and Scott say they have made a lot of new friends over the years and they owe all that to Williams.

“If it wasn’t for her [Williams], we would have never heard about the festival,” said Scott. “We look forward to the festival every two years, even more now since our friend is no longer with us.”

Williams, who was a true lover of the theater, encouraged Scott to submit a play she wrote to the NBTF. The play was accepted by the festival and was performed during this year’s Frank Silvera Writers’ Workshop Readers Theatre Series at the Festival and has been performed a number of times in St. Louis.

“She was a real inspiration to me. “If it wasn’t for her words of encouragement, I don't think I would have submitted my play.” Scott said.

During a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 6, Rice and Scott told members of the media that this year the social group brought about 50 members, many of whom who have a passion for theatre, and are looking to writing their own productions as well.

“We encourage those who are interested in getting into theatre to attend,” said Rice.

“Many of the people we brought with us have never attended the festival before, but all say they want to come back to the next one.”

According to Scott and other members of the St. Louis Friends, it was very important that they continue to carry on the tradition. Although Williams isn’t physically with them, they believe that she is watching over them while they are at the festival and traveling all those miles.

“I know Sheryl Ann is watching down on us smiling,” said Scott. “We will continue to carry on the tradition she started because we know that is what she would have wanted. She really loved this festival, and wouldn’t have had it any other way.”

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Dr. Sopé Oyèláràn, head of the International Colloquium portion of the festival, poured water in remembrance of all those who have passed away. He said he used water because the body is 75 percent water and it is what we need to survive.

Those in the crowd were asked to say the names of their lost loved ones as well.

Ferguson

“This water will help the spirits of our lost loved ones live on forever,” Oyèláràn said.

As a crowd stood around Oyèláràn in front of the Stevens Center, he also talked about how much the festival has grown over the years.

“Look around. Two years ago there wasn’t this many people out here,” Oyèláràn said. “This ritual

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girls who were with his son told him he was unarmed and had been drawn into a dispute involving two groups of young people.

St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger declared a state of emergency, which authorizes county Police Chief Jon Belmar to take control of police emergency management in and around Ferguson.

Protests spilled outside of Ferguson. Almost 60 protesters were arrested around midday Monday for blocking the entrance to the federal courthouse in downtown St. Louis. Authorities planned to release them on a promise to appear later in court.

Among those arrested was scholar and civil rights activist Cornel West.

That protest, like other commemoration events over the past few days, was largely peaceful and somber.

But on Sunday, several hundred people gathered in the street on West Florissant, ignoring an officer on a bullhorn repeatedly warning them to get to the sidewalk or face arrest. Eventually, a few lobbed glass bottles and rocks at officers.

One officer was hospitalized with cuts to the face after being hit with a rock. Two others had minor injuries after protesters sprayed them with pepper spray.

As tensions escalated, several gunshots suddenly rang out from the area near a strip of stores, including some that had been looted moments earlier. Belmar believes the shots came from about six different shooters. What prompted the shooting was not clear, but Belmar said two groups had been feuding. The shots sent protesters and reporters running for cover.

The shooters included the suspect, identified by his

we are doing here today is to keep the positive spirits around this festival so it may continue to grow and prosper.”

During the parade streets were blocked off by the Winston-Salem Police Department as entertainers with African drums and dances marched through streets. The sidewalks were filled with festival-goers

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A&T University, said during a visit earlier in the summer, he knew that WSSU was the right place for his son Derrick Gregory Jr. “We visited a few other colleges, but I believe there is nothing like that HBCU experience,” said Gregory. “That’s what made WSSU stand out, the care and support they give to the students.”

To ease the stress on the parents, throughout the summer WSSU hosted Rams at Home Sessions. These ses-

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hoping to catch a glance of their favorite celebrities or try their luck at getting a picture of the stilt walker as he towered over the crowd walking the downtown streets.

James Taylor, a regular festival-goer from South Carolina, said the festival continues to get better every year.

“This is my third or fourth time attending the

father as 18-year-old Tyrone Harris Jr., whom police had been watching out of concern that he was armed, Belmar said.

“During the gunfire, the suspect crossed the street and apparently spotted plainclothes officers arriving in an unmarked van with distinctive red and blue police lights,” Belmar said. The suspect allegedly shot into the windshield of the van.

The four officers in the van fired back, then pursued the suspect on foot. The suspect again fired on the officers when he became trapped in a fenced-in area, the chief said, and all four opened fire.

Harris was in critical condition after surgery.

Prosecutors announced 10 charges against him, five counts of armed criminal action, four counts of firstdegree assault on a law enforcement officer and a firearms charge. All 10 are felonies.

“All four officers in the van, each wearing protective vests, escaped injury. They were not wearing body cameras,” Belmar said.

Tyrone Harris Sr. told The Associated Press his son was a close friend of Michael Brown and was in Ferguson Sunday night to pay respects.

The elder Harris said his son got caught up in a dispute among two groups of young people and was “running for his life” after gunfire broke out.

“My son was running to the police to ask for help, and he was shot,” he said. “It's all a bunch of lies ... They're making my son look like a criminal.”

Belmar said the suspect who fired on officers had a semi-automatic 9 mm gun that was stolen last year from Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

The police chief drew a distinction between the shooters and the protesters.

“They were criminals,'' he said of those involved in

Upperclassmen at WSSU help unload a vehicle during the official move-in day for a freshman on Sunday, August 9.

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(L-R) Roselyn Scott and Ann Rice speak during a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 6 in the main lobby of the Marriott Hotel in downtown Winston-Salem.

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festival,” said Taylor.

“Every year I come, it seems to get better and better. This year’s festival is the best I’ve seen so far.”

The National Black Theatre Festival descends upon Winston-Salem every two years and has more than a $13 million impact on the economy in the city.

Since 1989, the festival has attracted thousands of national and international

P t patrons, theatre profession- s als and scholars to the area.

The National Black Theatre Festival is the outreach program of the N.C. Black Repertory Company and was named one of the top 20 events in the South, according to the Southeast Tourism Society.

gunfire. “They weren't protesters.”

Gov. Jay Nixon agreed, saying in a statement that such “reprehensible acts must not be allowed to silence the voices of peace and progress.”

Some protest groups said police were too quick to go into riot mode. Others questioned why plainclothes officers were part of the patrol.

“After a year of protest and conversation around police accountability, having plainclothes officers without body cameras and proper identification in the protest setting leaves us with only the officer's account of the incident, which is clearly problematic,” said Kayla Reed, a field organizer with the Organization of Black Struggle.

Belmar said it is common to use plainclothes officers.

In addition, there were more than 100 uniformed officers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Ferguson and St. Louis County police departments.

Some protest leaders worried about how the latest police shooting, especially on a day honoring Michael Brown could escalate tensions.

“It changes the equation,” said Rebecca Ragland, an Episcopal priest who was part of a group that marched to the federal courthouse in St. Louis. “The way the police will respond now will be much more militaristic. It legitimizes a response from the police that's a lot more aggressive.”

John Gaskin III, a member of the NAACP national board from St. Louis, was more hopeful.

“I don't believe there will be looting or rioting,” he said. “That's not in my vocabulary. We have to have some faith.”

Associated Press writer Jim Suhr and photographer Jeff Roberson contributed to this report.

Nearly 900 freshmen moved into their dorms on Sunday, Aug. 9 on the campus of WSSU. The official move-in day for freshmen kicked off the weeklong activi-

sions were designed to allow parents of incoming freshmen to complete the bulk of paperwork and business processes prior to their arrival to campus.

Each Rams at Home Session drew hundreds of students and parents.

“The sessions were very helpful,” said Gregory. “It really helped make move-in day a lot less stressful.”

WSSU didn’t stop there. Upperclassmen were on campus to welcome the incoming freshmen. Many of the upperclassmen helped unload vehicles and give directions to those in need.

A number of fraternities, sororities and student social

organizations were also on hand to welcome the class of 2019.

A lot of students said they were looking forward to the week’s festivities and starting a new chapter of life.

Jasmine Wright said she is most looking forward to meeting new people and the freedom that comes with starting college.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting new people and learning how to make it on my own.” Wright said.

The first official day of class for WSSU is set for Wednesday, Aug. 19.

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A LOOK BACK: NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL

Camille Lowman portrays Dottie for the reading of “Meet Me at Mama's Place” at the National Black Theatre Festival. Adrian Dion Quarles, left, portrays Randy, Dottie’s son, and Timothy Howell portrays Thad, Dottie’s other son.

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“I was in tears when I got the email that said I had been selected,” Sockwell said Monday, Aug. 10.

At the NBTF, another cast of actors read “Meet Me At Mama’s House” to a full Piedmont room at the Marriott Hotel. Passion (she goes by one name) directed the play for the NBTF. Sockwell directed the play at the Russell Center.

Sockwell, a longtime teacher’s assistant in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system, said he has been writing plays for years, usually for the churches he attends. He writes prose and poetry, too. In fact, he said, “Meet Me At Mama’s House” emanated from a poem he wrote.

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The stage production crew was Kristi Hall, Lucille Lewis and Ashley Sockwell.

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“It was like being at the National Black Theatre Festival at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center for two days,” Ronald Pickens told Ben Piggott Sr., center supervisor of the Russell Center.

Pickens viewed the play called “Meet Me At Mama’s House,” which was held on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31.

Piggott said, “This play was something different to bring to the center. It was enjoyable and talked about the importance of family values.”

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Several local well-known people are seen at the reception before the National Black Theatre Festival on Sunday, Aug. 2, including Chronicle Publisher Ernie Pitt (in middle of photo).

Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway, who portrayed Zora Neale Hurston in “Letters from Zora: In Her Own Words,” talks with people at the reception.

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Celebrities pose for the media and fans at the reception. They are (L-R): Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin, executive producer for the NBTF; actress and author Debbi Morgan, co-chair of the NBTF; Dr. Elwood Robinson, chancellor of WinstonSalem State University (WSSU); Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines; and actor Darnell Williams, co-chair of the NBTF.

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Actress Margaret Avery and actor Richard Brooks stroll down the runway at the NBTF Gala on Monday night, Aug. 3.

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Longtime arts supporter Rayonette Crowder of Winston-Salem, right, was one of the fortunate people who was able to see “Sassy Mamas,” which was sold out before the NBTF opened. With her is Denise Dowse, one of the Sassy Mamas.

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Bill Cobbs and Neal Hodges are among the many stars who entered the M.C. Benton Convention Center for the Gala on Monday night, Aug. 3.

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The Good, The Bad and The Amazing

The National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) ended last Saturday (Aug. 8) and won’t be back until 2017. During the weeklong event, The Chronicle staff and people in the community made random observations about the event, which was founded in 1989 in Winston-Salem.

Here are some of The Good, The Bad and The Amazing: The Good

*The play “Sassy Mamas” sold out before the festival started. It was the first time in the festival’s history that a play had sold out before the festival started.

*Several places were available to help people get tickets quickly to the plays that were not sold out.

*Winston Salem State University and Mayor Allen Joines put on a great reception on Sunday evening before the NBTF started. The stars were accessible and eager to take photos with those who attended.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Anderson High 1970 class reunion ‘outstanding’

[This was the last class before integration.]

To the Editor:

From the dias to the dinner to the dance floor, the reunion of the [Anderson High ]1970 class was outstanding. The Anderson Center was filled with fun, memories and good fellowship.

The honorees included Mrs. Marian Brower, the wife of the principal in 1970; Mr. Robert Brower Jr.; and other family members.

Former teachers were also honored, including Mr. James Rousseau, Mr. Walter Farabee, Mrs. Mary Grissom and Mrs. Flonnie T. Anderson.

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ed classic sounds from the ’70s. Bill Jackson provided a memorial yearbook from the 1970 annual. A candlelight memorial by Patrice Scales recognized classmates and former teachers and staff from the 1970 class.

Linda Flynt and Patrice Scales served as moderators.

Bishop Dr. Franklin Hanes blessed the occassion.

A letter from Mayor Allen Joines congratulating the class was presented by Linda Flynt.

Wayne Ledbetter, who served as an outstanding treasurer, also gave remarks.

Words from the class of 1970 were given by Fleming J.A. El-Amin.

The comments from honored guests and classmates were heartfelt and brought back memories to be

treasured.

The dance floor rocked to the sounds of the ’70s as classmates moved to the rhythms of yesterday.

The planning committee of Rudy Anderson, Wayne Ledbetter, Fleming El-Amin, Linda Flynt, Patrice Scales, Paulette Moore, Gloria Flynt, Denise Harris, Gregory Davis, Ernest Nichols, Donald (Jermaul) Wallace, Marilyn Gilliam, Jacob Hughes and Lavernal Sutherland are to be commended for bringing the 1970 class back after 45 years.

J.R. Reed provided memorable photography for the class.

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*Actress Jackée Harry, a native of WinstonSalem, attended the NBTF for the first time. She was in the production “Black Stars of the Great White Way.”

*The Gala proceeded pretty much on schedule, unlike some years past, when talking by the celebrities ran much longer than scheduled. Music was played to let them know they needed to end their comments.

*During the week, actors and actresses spoke their minds about issues they cared about, including supporting black theatre.

*The North Carolina Black Repertory Company, which produces the festival each year, announced movement toward a National Black Theatre Hall of Fame and Museum. An initial campaign in 2016 will provide seed money for detailed planning and design for the hall.

Celebrities will be inducted every year the Festival is held. This should attract more people to Winston-Salem during the week and increase the Festival’s economic impact.

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Above, members of the 1970 Class of Anderson High School gather at their recent reunion.

The Bad

*The food service during the Gala on Monday night was terrible. The wait staff served people late, and the amount of food provided was not worthy of the $262 price paid for the evening.

*Tate’s Craft Cocktails downtown on Fourth Street closed during the NBTF. The Amazing

*During the first performance of ‘The Glory of Gospel’ on Thursday night, a scene from the musical portrayed the Civil Rights Movement. During the scene, the entire cast began to sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is the Negro National Anthem. As the ensemble began to sing, one person in the audience stood up. Then slowly as the song progressed, it appeared everyone in the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Stevens Center stood up.

Then, during the singing, some members of the cast began to quote the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As they did, members of the audience were quoting along.

*A play that had just been performed at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center on July 30 and 31 to a standing-room-only crowd was one of the plays read during the NBTF. The playwright, Ronnie Stockwell, was accessible. He is a teacher’s assistant in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system. The reading of “Meet Me at Mama’s House” was part of the Frank Silvera Writers’ Workshop Readers Series for the NBTF. The NBTF won’t be back for two years. In the meantime, the North Carolina Black Repertory Company will still be here and will still need our support.

At left, the teachers that were honored at the reunion are sitting as members of the Class of 1970 at Anderson High School look on.

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On the 50th anniversary of the voting rights act, Republicans make zero references to voting rights DNC Press

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They are trying to make voting harder for minorities, women, young people, and seniors

Tonight (Aug. 6), on the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, not a single Republican candidate made a single reference to the Voting Rights Act. That’s not surprising.

The fact is that Republicans believe that when fewer people vote – especially minorities, women, students, and the elderly – they win more elections, so they are doing everything they can to make it harder for Americans to vote.

Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio have both attacked early voting in Florida.

Ted Cruz championed voter ID laws. Rand Paul belittled the need for the Voting Rights Act noting, “We have an AfricanAmerican president.”

Chris Christie vetoed early voting legislation in new Jersey. Scott Walker not only signed into law one of the nation’s strictest voter ID laws, he turned around and fundraised off of it.

Democrats continuously fight to ensure that every eligible citizen is able to register, every registered voter is able to vote, and every vote is accurately counted.

Democrats want to make it easier to vote because when more people participate, everyone has a voice – Republicans are trying to make it harder.

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How Republican candidates stack up on voting rights

Jeb Bush signed a law limiting early voting and restricting voting locations. “Early voting proved to be so popular in its first test in Florida last year that election supervisors wanted to expand the hours and add more locations. But the Republican-controlled Legislature rejected both requests, and on Monday Gov. Jeb Bush signed a law limiting the hours of early voting and confining it to election offices, city halls and libraries. The new law limits early voting to no more than eight hours a day, changing the old law that allowed early voting at least eight hours a day.

Early voting also cannot be held more than eight hours on any weekend, and it must end the Sunday before the election.” [St. Petersburg Times, 6/21/05] Rubio suggesting slashing Florida’s early voting period in half – removing the first week – saying that first week “was really not cost effective.” RUBIO: “But we also know, for example, that in the early stages of the – of campaigns, we used to have a two-week voting period in Florida.

The cost-benefit analysis of the first week of voting was really not – was really not cost effective. In essence, the number of people voting versus the cost to local governments to comply or to carry out that voting were – the turnout just didn't justify the expenditure in the first week.” [The Buzz, Tampa Bay Times, 6/13/12]

Scott Walker signed a bill requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls. “Ending a decade-long quest by GOP officials, Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Wednesday

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requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls.”

[Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, 5/25/11] Politifact: Wisconsin’s voter id law was one of the nation’s strictest.

“Gov. Scott Walker has signed a photo ID requirement for Wisconsin elections starting in 2012. . .

Even in its new form, Wisconsin’s law is one of the most restrictive, based on our research on acceptable IDs and voting procedures for those without IDs.” [Politifact Wisconsin, 6/12/11]

Ted Cruz touted his defense of voter ID laws.

“Voter fraud is a serious problem threatening the integrity of our democratic

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process. Ted Cruz has successfully defended laws requiring voters to show identification and other voter fraud prevention laws that are vital to preserve the integrity of our elections.”

[Ted Cruz for Senate, accessed 8/13/12] Ted Cruz said he would file an amendment that would allow states to require proof of citizenship to register to vote.

“In an effort to counteract a Supreme Court decision Monday, Sen. Ted Cruz (RTX) said he intends to file an amendment to immigration reform legislation that allows states to require proof of citizenship to register to vote. He billed his amendment as a response to the 7-2 decision in

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Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council, which struck down an Arizona law that required people to prove their citizenship in order to register to vote. The Court held that the state law was in violation of federal law.”

[Talking Points Memo, 6/17/13] Rand Paul dismissed the need for the voting rights act, saying we’re “beyond that now” adding: “we have an African-American president.” “The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a key part of the Voting Rights Act — the map that determines which states and localities must get federal permission before they change their voting laws. ‘I haven’t seen the decision

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yet so I can't give you a thorough answer other than to say it was a time in our country when the color of your skin did need to factor into voting, but we've really gotten beyond that now,’ Paul observes. ‘We have an African-American president. African-Americans are voting at a higher percentage in the last election than whites. There doesn't seem to be any sort of systemic problem like there was in the South with precluding blacks from voting.

So we're at a point in time in our history where the color of your skin should not be taken into account with voting.’” [newsmax, 6/25/13]

A vision for Ferguson, Baltimore, L.A. and Everywhere Gloria Walton

Guest Columnist

This month, the nation will acknowledge two political milestones. On Aug. 9, we marked the oneyear anniversary of the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri. Two days later, we marked the 50th anniversary of the uprising in Watts. A third civil disturbance, located in time between these two, offers lessons learned from the failures of 1965.

It provides a blueprint for how we might begin to rebuild Ferguson and the many American communities that look like Ferguson.

That third milestone is the 1992 unrest in South Los Angeles.

In April 1992, L.A. erupted, sparked by the acquittal of police accused of beating an unarmed Black man named Rodney King. The violence that followed cast a national spotlight on South Los Angeles and other impoverished L.A. neighborhoods in which liquor stores substituted for supermarkets and check-cashing joints served as surrogate banks.

In the aftermath of the unrest, it became clear that

government and privatesector responses would be woefully inadequate to the need. Grassroots community leaders working in L.A.’s lowest income communities had little option but to do for themselves.

That’s when the organization I now lead, Strategic Concepts for Organizing & Policy Education (SCOPE), was founded.

For more than 20 years, L.A. community organizations like ours banded together with residents to elevate the voices of people of color and strengthen their power. We have forged strong alliances with labor and grassroots groups that advocate for people of color. We engage sophisticated “inside/outside strategies.”

We understand that elected officials have powerful forces pushing them and often settle for what’s possible instead of what’s needed. Independent community power helps keep elected representatives accountable to the needs and interests of neighborhoods and residents.

As a result, community organizations in L.A. today are a force to be reckoned with. That’s why L.A. recently became the largest city in the country to raise the minimum wage and L.A. County, with 10 million residents, following suit. The raise in the mini-

mum wage is one of many victories that could not have been won without the strength and power of grassroots community organizations, our partners in organized labor and the support of our allies.

In the last 20 years, SCOPE has emerged as a local laboratory for L.A. From day one, we were pushing the envelope.

Experimenting. How do we build community power and influence? How do we elevate equity in all policies?

We believe if you start by building a program for people with the most bur-

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dens, facing the greatest barriers, who come from the poorest communities, if you start there and build a program for those communities to succeed, then you have a program that will benefit everyone.

SCOPE’s 20-year-old jobs model does that. Our model couples entry-level jobs with job-training and apprenticeships to create real career pathways into good-paying union jobs in entertainment, health care and the green economy.

These programs go the extra mile by providing paid on-the-job training, mentoring by experienced senior workers and tutoring

to help pass certification exams and tests.

SCOPE pioneered a neighborhood-based precinct model to engage voters and turn out the vote. We have neighbors talk to neighbors on the phones and at their doors, because we know that’s the most effective way to mobilize voters. We also invested in predictive dialing, an automated dialing program that allows us to reach an exponentially greater number of new and occasional voters. We do sustained engagement over time, during and between electoral cycles, because that’s what it takes to turn “new and occasional voters” to an “always voter.”

Engage. Educate. Turn them out.

We call it “integrated voter engagement.” With it, SCOPE and our allies have won two recent, tide-turning initiatives. Proposition 30 generated $9 billion for education and social services. Proposition 47 reclassified certain nonviolent felonies to misdemeanors, reversing decades of investment in prisons and redirecting resources to treatment and support.

There is still more work to be done. The South L.A. neighborhood where SCOPE is located has a high percentage of working families struggling to make ends meet and high rates of

violence. L.A.’s economy is obscenely out of balance with per capita income in Bel Air topping $128,000 while comparable South L.A. income is just $13,243.

But we have made progress and we will continue. South L.A. didn’t always look like the neighborhood that’s become infamous in news stories and movies. Sixty years ago, South L.A. was a vibrant middle-class neighborhood.

Many AfricanAmericans bought their first homes here. L.A. was a major industrial center for the country. South L.A. was the heart of that industry. Men and women had jobs that supported families. Children graduated high school and many of them went on to college.

That is SCOPE’s vision for the new Los Angeles.

It is the vision that our grassroots community counterparts in Ferguson, Baltimore and numerous other American cities hold for the future.

Walton is president and CEO of Los Angeles-based Strategic Concepts in Organizing & Policy Education (SCOPE), which works on social and economic justice issues. This op-ed first appeared in Equal Voice News.

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Bern Nadette Stanis, best known as Thelma on "Good Times,” was among the authors at the International Vendors Market.

Market draws vendors and shoppers

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

When not taking in the multitude of plays, many attendees of the National Black Theatre Festival could be found at the M.C. Benton Convention Center perusing the wares at the NBTF International Vendors Market.

A tradition at the NBTF, the vendors market brings in more than 20,000 customers each festival. Organizer Rhonda Caldwell, president of The Main Event, said both locals and the many out-of-town visitors the festival attracts are drawn to the market.

“They’re wanting to come and find unique things,” she said.

This year, Ford Motor Co. was offering test drives in front of the convention center and letting attendees spin a wheel for cash and prizes. In the hallway, volunteers selling T-shirts and other paraphernalia bearing the NBTF logo were doing a brusque business. Along the hall, many authors sold their books at tables.

Among the writers was Bern Nadette Stanis, best known for her role as Thelma in the 1970s sitcom “Good Times.” She had copies of her book “Situations 101: Relationships” advice book. She got a steady stream of people paying for her book and a photo with the actress.

“People just support me and love me,” she said. “They always tell me they still watch ‘Good Times’ and it’s generational now because now they’re letting their children and grandchildren watch it. They always tell me it’s the best TV ever.”

Bryant Taylor sells Black Greek clothing at his BTS Urban Wear booth.

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Stanis’ new book that comes out this month, “The Last Night: A Caregivers’ Journey Through Transition and Beyond” talks about her life, including becoming a star on “Good Times,” her parents role in her success and dealing with her mother’s Alzheimer’s disease. Stanis took care of her mother, who passed away in 2007, for eight years with the disease and now has a Remembering the Good Times Alzheimer's Foundation, which she was raising money for.

Inside the vendors’ room, more than 100 vendors were selling their wares. Some vendors, such as Gloria Vaughters, were local. She was selling handmade jewelry in her Gloria’s Place booth. Vaughters was a quality inspector for 25 years at Tyco electronics before a kidney transplant left her unable to work. She was looking for something to do with her time when she took a jewelry making class at the arts and crafts store A.C. Moore.

“I enjoyed it when I started taking classes,” she said.

“I was bored sitting at home. I had to find something to do.”

Vaughters fell in love with making jewelry and now displays at festivals and events regularly and does the NBTF vendors market when it comes to Winston-Salem every two years. She said customers are drawn to the uniqueness of her jewelry, which she designs herself.

Most vendors were from out of town, like Bryant Taylor from Duncan, S.C. who was surrounded by Black Greek clothing at his BTS Urban Wear booth. It’s his second time at the vendors market.

“I like the vibe, the spirit, the feel of it, everything,” he said.

There were a wide variety of products and services

offered at the market. A stage area allowed for vendors to do demonstrations, such as Thursday’s make up demonstration done on attendees by Bovanti Cosmetics and Spa of Greensboro. Debra Hubbard of Los Angeles, California, was selling T-shirts she made herself bearing the words “Black Don’t Crack,” an old adage that she trademarked herself. Optician June Mines of Washington, D.C., was busy at her These Eyes of Mines booth, taking orders for stylish prescription glasses that she would mail to customers.

Carl Crawford of Columbia, S.C., turned his space into a small gallery for his colorful framed fine art.

Crawford is a former graphic artist who used to do print production. Now he’s a professional artist who uses cut up old magazines to create collages so seamless that they resemble paintings upon first glance. He’s drawn to movement in his art, portraying dancers, children and jazz. He regularly sets up at various festivals, including the NBTF vendors market.

“Anytime you deal with people who respect the creative energy of the arts, that’s a market I need to be in,” he said.

Marsha Holden was among the many customers at the vendors market. She came with The Colorful Arts Society of Atlanta, Georgia, to see some plays and take in the theatre festival experience. She bought a birthday present for a relative and Shea butter on Thursday afternoon before having to leave to catch a play, but said she’d definitely be back to buy more.

“It’s beautiful, it’s beautiful stuff.” she said. ”There’s a lot of things. If I was a millionaire, I’d buy more.”

Company. He led the youth in the singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Negro National Anthem.

The program also started with the Black Reps Cheers and the step team of the Kemet Academy Summer Youth Program from

Roberts, Monarch Music Academy, Play Play Productions, Bristol Whitt, a spoken-word artist and many more presented their talents.

Guest Appearances from celebrities such as Busta Brown and other

Youth Celebrity Project 2015 thrives at National Black Theatre Festival

BY FELECIA PIGGOTT-LONG, PH. D. FOR THE CHRONICLE

Nana Malaya Rucker invited the youth to join her at the front of the stage to do the Fanga dance from Nigeria at the Gardenia Terrace of the Embassy Suites hotel on North Cherry Street.

“Let's lift our hands to the sky. Now bring them down to the earth. Extend

theatre professionals and their peers in the arts. From Aug. 4 through 7, the youth met to network and share talent with one another. Solomon continues to promote young people's talent.

“Over the years, I have seen it [the Youth Celebrity Project] transform into an event with its own followers and its own energy,” said Solomon. “Prior to the festival, I received numer-

Kemet Academy Summer Youth step team performs as part of Youth Celebrity Project for the National Black Theatre Festival.

them to the right and to the left. Let's welcome everybody!”

Rucker is an actress, dancer, songstress, storyteller, poet, writer, director/choreographer, and she is known as the “Dancing Diplomat.” She is also known as the mother of Lamman Rucker, the sheriff on Tyler Perry's “Why Did I Get Married?” She and Dennis Reed served as the morning hosts of the Youth Celebrity Project this year. Reed is a poet, CEO, an artist, songwriter for Inspire the Fire, and philanthropist.

The Youth Celebrity Project of the National Black Theatre Festival has been a component since 1993. Co-founded by Cleopatra Solomon and Cynthia Mack, both formerly of the WinstonSalem Urban League, the Youth Celebrity Project continues to grow. More than 6,000 youth of all ages from across the country interact with celebrities,

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Emmanuel Baptist Church.

The Mt. Zion Child Development Center and Praise Dancers, under the direction of Kristy Franklin, performed the song “I Can't Breathe Without You.” Nelson and Tamela

playwrights, performers and choreographers made this part of the Festival very special. Youth had the opportunity to observe and ask questions of professionals who may be doing what the youth plan to do in the future.

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ous calls from individuals who live in other cities and states inquiring about the Youth Celebrity Project.

Many families are now bringing their children and grandchildren to be a part of this wonderful event.”

New components have been added since its inception, such as Teen Talk and Man Talk. The Youth Celebrity Parade took place on Tuesday morning (Aug. 4), and the Carver High School Band usually participates. Colby Christina served as the Teen Chair and the Grand Marshal for the Parade.

There were 25 entries in the parade, including city officials, celebrities, the Winston-Salem Police Chief, city councilmen, and more. Thursday’s Session (Aug. 6) featured the popular group from “America’s Got Talent,” Inspire the Fire.

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Family reunion and NBTF lead star to WinstonSalem

BY FELECIA PIGGOTTLONG, PH.D. FOR THE CHRONICLE

Jimmie “JJ” Jeter performed for the Teen Theatre of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company before he completed high school at the North Carolina School of the Arts. He is currently in his senior year of study as a performer at The Julliard School in New York City.

He came home this week for two reunions – his family reunion and the National Black Theatre Festival 2015. He will perform in the N. C. Black Repertory Company’s production of “The Glory of Gospel.” Between practices for the production, he found time to greet his family members and rehearse for the talent show after dinner.

The theme for the 17th annual family reunion of the Gaymon, Gibson, Miller and Ridgill families was “Recognizing the Accomplishments of Our Past: Celebrating the Possibilities for the Future.”

The family reunion is based on the cultural movement of the Harlem Renaissance.

Jeter’s Aunt Argress Polite is proud that the committee chose this moment in time to celebrate.

“The committee was inspired by the works of The National Black Theatre Festival, which is held in Winston-Salem during the same time of year that our family reunion is held. We decided that we should focus on the Harlem Renaissance for the theme of our reunion banquet,” she said.

“The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned the 1920s into the 1930s.

The development of every major artistic and literary form that we now associate with AfricanAmerican life and culture can be attributed to this period in our history,” said Jeter. “We showcased a short glimpse of the artistic talents in our family during the banquet.”

Jeter directed the talent portion of the family reunion. The theme for the banquet was “Old Hollywood Meets the Harlem Renaissance. Jeter presented “The Renaissance in Revue.”

He welcomed the family before the opening act.

“I want to welcome everyone to travel with me and open their imaginations to the 1920s, the age of The New Negro, The Harlem, home of the Cotton Club, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, James Weldon Johnson, Wallace Henry Thurman and Zora Neale Hurston,” Jeter said.

“You will go on a journey that will challenge you to think tonight. We want you to hoop and holler when the spirit moves you and get up and dance when you feel an itchin’ in your feet. Tonight we will connect our past with our future with song, poetry, and movement. Our family reunion is about us, our community, our legacy, our conversations, but ultimately, our history.

For Jeter, family reunions are important. He wrote and directed the program for the family reunion. He was glad the family chose to focus on the Harlem Renaissance.

“It seemed appropriate. It makes me go back to the root of modern-day black culture. I love the dignity, the sophistication of the Harlem Renaissance. It is a great reminder that we are people of power,” said Jeter.’

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family reunion and the gathering of people for the Theatre Festival.

“The family reunion is a reminder of where I came from. It gives me chills to think about love and support of family. But it is also scary sometime to face the realities of today,” Jeter said. “When you are away from home, at school dealing with various cultures, it is easy to forget.

When I come home to my family reunion, I am reminded of who I am. I am reminded there is a true foundation; that is family.

I always look forward to reconnecting with my family in the theater, also.

The Festival is also a reminder of who I am as an artist.”

Jeter performed an excerpt from August Wilson’s play “Gem of the Ocean.” He also performed the poem “Let America Be America Again.” He also challenged the parents in the room with a monologue based on Dr. Julia Hare’s essay “State of the Black Union Address” in 2007.

Jeter chose the Hare address to leave a special message with his family.

“I love the way she ties in family at the core of decisions, of who we want to be. It all starts in the home. The community holds us accountable. We bear the responsibility of our decisions. It starts in the home first,” said Jeter.

“The older you get, the more you see the importance of family. I want my family to walk away from the reunion with knowledge. I encourage all people to take the time for reunions. They are great reminders of who we are.”

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Above (L-R) Joi Jeter, Jimmie "JJ" Jeter and mother Sonya Waddell embrace.

To the left Jimmie "JJ" Jeter performs a monologue from August Wilson's "Gem of the Ocean."

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More than 150 people turned out July 16 for the Mixer, a networking opportunity designed to connect Minority and Women Business enterprises (M/WBe) with companies and city departments that can use their services. the Mixer, held at Forsyth tech@innovation Quarter, was organized by the city’s Minority/Women Business enterprise Division in collaboration with the WinstonSalem Black chamber, the Winston-Salem chamber of commerce and the Small Business center of Forsyth technical community college. evon Smith, the city’s M/WBe director, said attendees had the opportunity to interact with representatives of 11 city departments and 20 general contractors and other construction-related businesses. For more information about the city’s M/WBe program, go to MWBe.cityofWS.org.

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Three groups, including the city of WinstonSalem, united to sponsor an event called The Mixer, a networking opportunity, on July 16.

comments Councilman James Taylor presents check to Boys and Girls Club sought on aug. 6 at the Ken carlson Boys and Girls club, transportation cityoncouncilman James taylor presented a donation from herbalife in the amount of $20,000 to the Salvation army plan Boys and Girls clubs.

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the Winston-Salem Urban area transportation advisory committee, the piedmont authority for regional transportation and the Winston-Salem transit authority are seeking public review and comment on the Draft 2040 M e t r o p o l i t a n transportation plan (Mtp). the Mtp is a federally mandated long-term plan that covers all facets of transportation, including highways and streets, mass transit, bike lanes, greenways, commercial transport, rail and air. it takes into account projected transportation needs for the next 25 years and shows the projects that’ll meet those needs in a financially constrained way. all of Forsyth county and parts of Stokes, Davey and Davidson counties are covered by the plan. input is also being sought on two related documents: the Draft air Quality conformity Determination report, and the Draft Fiscal Years 2016-2025 Metropolitan transportation improvement program (Mtip). the air quality report shows emissions projections to make sure the Mtp meets standards mandated by the north carolina Division of air Quality. Mtip is a longterm transportation plan that involves state transportation projects by the n.c.

Department of transportation that Mtp takes into account.

Drafts are available o n l i n e at www.Dot.cityofWS.or g, and copies are available through aug. 20 at all town halls and public libraries in the urban area; at the n.c.

Department of transportation office at 375 Silas creek parkway, Winston-Salem; and at Suite 307 in the Stuart Municipal Building, 100 e.

First St., Winston-Salem. the Winston-Salem Urban area Metropolitan planning organization, which prepares the Mtp, is holding drop-in meetings on the plan on Saturday, aug. 15, at the honeybee Festival, 702 West Mountain St., Kernerville from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on tuesday, aug.t 18, at the Forsyth county health Department, 799 north highland ave., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. residents can submit written comments. comments can be submitted by email to fredrickh@cityofws.org; they can be faxed to 336748-3370; or they can be mailed to Fred haith, Winston-Salem Dept. of transportation, p.o. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, nc 27102. comments must be received by aug. 20.

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“We are grateful to councilman taylor and to herbalife for this generous donation,” said Maj. James allison. “these funds will help the Salvation army Boys and Girls clubs continue to provide a safe environment for children to enjoy learning and recreational opportunities”. herbalife challenged taylor to lose weight, promising to donate $1,000 for each pound he lost to the charity of his choice. he lost 20 pounds and chose the Salvation army Boys and Girls clubs as benefactor. taylor was a club member as a youth, has worked for the club in the past, and, more recently, has served as a member of the club advisory council. “the Fitness challenge was issued to me by rich Goudis, chief operating officer of herbalife, to motivate me to adopt a healthy lifestyle and to better serve the citizens of the city of Winston-Salem,” said taylor. “i lost 20 pounds in 30 days by using herbalife products, and by running and bike riding regularly. "the Salvation army Boys and Girls club has been such a positive influence in my life, that i had to seize this opportunity to give back. i am thankful to the Goudis Family charitable trust for motivating me to once again adopt a healthy lifestyle, while giving me the opportunity to give back the community and the organization that has given so much more to me."

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Shown are (L-R) Michael Locke, vice president of manufacturing at Herbalife; Major James Allison; Council Member James Taylor Jr.; Pappi Conrad, unit director of The Ken Carlson Boys and Girls Club; and Annie Tyson Jett, human resources manager of Herbalife.

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Chip Vaughn joins WSSU football coaching staff through NFLPA Coaching Internship FOOTBALL

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Chip Vaughn has joined the coaching staff of the Winston-Salem State University football program through the NFLPA Coaching Internship program.

The NFLPA Coaching Internship, built in collaboration with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), provides transitioning and former NFL players an in-depth, foundational coaching experience.

Selected interns will be able to spend an entire season coaching on the sidelines of an NCAA Division II, Division III, or NAIA institution.

Chip Vaughn will be coaching the safeties on defense, and helping out with special teams.

“We are very excited to have Chip as part of our coaching staff for this season”, said Kienus Boulware, WSSU’s head football coach.

“I am very appreciative of the NFLPA to select Winston-Salem State University football to be a part of their coaching internship program,” added Boulware.

"Not only does his playing career speak for itself, but Chip is a tremendous person. He will be a great asset to our coaching staff and our players."

Chip Vaughn is a native of Fairfax, Virginia, where he starred at Robinson Secondary School, before taking his talents to the ACC and Wake Forest.

Vaughn had a stellar career at Wake Forest, where he See Vaughn on B2

Glenn High’s Hawkins joins older brother at East Carolina Vaughn

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Yellow Jackets set sights on state title

On recruiting visits, an athlete's perception of a school's environment plays a vital role on which school the athlete will choose. Such was the case for Glenn defensive back Dedrick Hawkins, a three-time AllPiedmont Triad Conference pick.

Hawkins entertained offers from Lenoir-Rhyne, Mars Hill and The Citadel, but opted to look elsewhere.

Eventually, he narrowed his choices to UNC Charlotte and East Carolina, two schools that didn't offer scholarships. It didn't matter to him that he would have to try-out as a walk-on.

“For me, the atmosphere is so important,” said Hawkins, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound safety. “I chose East

Germane Crowell Jr. drops back for a pass during the first official practice of the season. Crowell, a senior, is expected to start at quarterback for the Yellow Jackets.

Carver head coach Germane Crowell Sr. is confident his team can win it all

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For most teams, a 9-2 record would be a big accomplishment, but for head coach Germane Crowell Sr. and Carver Nation, anything less than a state championship is unacceptable.

Last season, the Yellow Jackets lost to Shelby High School, 14-31, in the second round of the state playoffs.

Crowell said coming into the 2015 season, the expectations are the same as any other year at Carver High School when it comes to football: a state championship.

From 1988 to 2005, the Yellow Jackets managed to bring home 11 conference titles, establishing themselves as one of the states best foot-

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ball programs in the ’90s and early 2000s. Carver also won two NCHSAA 3-A Football State Championships in 1998 and 2000.

“Our mindset never changes,” said Crowell. “Every year, our expectation is to win a state championship.”

Coming into the season, Crowell said he wanted the team to focus on getting stronger.

The Yellow Jackets will return a number of players on both offense and defense, which is always a plus in high school football.

“We feel very confident coming into this year,” Crowell said. “We have pretty much our entire defense coming back and a number of players on offense as well.”

Seniors Jason Walker, De’quan Napper and Tirek Vance are all expected to anchor a defense that will rely on strength, experience and speedy defensive backs.

Richard Huntley and Brandon Sessoms will also play a major roll in the Yellow Jackets’ defense.

On offense, the Yellow Jackets

will look to seniors Rashad Butler and Tyquan Watson. Last season, Butler and Watson accumulated over 1,000 all-purpose yards a piece.

When asked about the upcoming season, Watson seemed confident in his teams’ chances of having a successful season.

“This is my senior year, so I am defiantly ready,” Watson said.

Last season, Watson played both running back and wide receiver for the Yellow Jackets.

Germane Crowell Jr. will start at quarterback. Last season, Crowell Jr. shared duties early in the season before taking over permanently as the starter late in the season.

Crowell Sr. said he has really seen his son grow as a quarterback and is confident he has what it takes to lead Carver to its goal.

“He’s really starting to understand what it takes to be a quarterback at the next level,” coach Crowell said. “He has really grown, not just as a quarterback but as a leader as well.”

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Carolina because of the high level of competition. Being in that kind environment will help to bring out the very best in me.”

“We've never played on the same team before, so I'm looking forward to having a great experience.”

East Carolina has played in eight bowl games over the last nine seasons. Another plus is that Hawkins has an older brother, Josh, who plays for the Pirates. The elder Hawkins is a senior and two-year starter who ranks among the top cornerbacks in the country.

A year ago, Josh Hawkins, also a Glenn graduate, was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, the Heisman Trophy equivalent for defensive backs. Four years ago, Josh Hawkins made East Carolina's roster as a walk-on.

This year, he's listed by several national publications as a pre-season all-league pick for the American Athletic Conference.

“We've never played on the same team before, so I'm looking forward to having a great experience,” said the younger Hawkins, who recorded six tackles in the EastWest All-Star Game. “I look at what Josh did and realize that we both come from the same background.

“So, I feel like I can make it just like he did. Josh has always told me to follow in his steps, but in doing so, to leave a bigger footprint.”

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Above Germane Crowell Jr. prepares to pass during the first official practice of the season.

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To the right Carver High School head football coach Germane Crowell is at work with his team.

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The Yellow Jackets will open the season at home against Dudley on Aug. 21. Last season Dudley was forced to forfeit all of its wins because of a NCHSAA rule violation.

Crowell knows Dudley’s players are going to come into that opening game with a chip on their shoulder, so he said it is important that his players remain focused and take the season one game at a time.

“I’m really looking forward to that first game,” Crowell said. “If we get out to a good start, that will set the tone for the rest of the season.”

Joel Oglesby, an assistant coach for the Yellow Jackets, said with the athletes they have, there is no reason why they can’t win it all.

“We have some amazing athletes. I think we have some of the best athletes in the city,” said Oglesby. “If everyone does their job, there is no reason why we shouldn’t compete for a state title.”

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older brother would have a huge influence on the younger brother's choice of schools.

D e d r i c k explained that he never felt any pressure to play college football with big brother.

“Josh didn't try to recruit me,” said Dedrick, an All-Northwest pick and former Crosby Scholars president who had a 4.0 weighted grade-point average in high Hawkins school. “I never felt like he tried to influence my decision one way or the other. He always told me to follow my heart.”

Dedrick Hawkins is best suited to play safety. He has the range to cover from sideline to sideline and the ball awareness that's critical for the position. With his size and speed (4.54 seconds in the 40-yard dash), he's strong enough to provide solid run support and fast enough to cover receivers, running backs and tight ends.

“I've learned from Josh how important it is to stay on top of my studies and not get sidetracked,” said Hawkins, who plans to major in Computer Science. “To be at my best, it's important for me to work diligently and not take any days off. I have to keep striving to keep getting better at what I do. ”

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finished with 257 tackles, three interceptions, 22 passes defended, one forced fumble and four fumble recoveries.

In 2007, he was named All-ACC honorable mention, and topped off his senior season in 2008 with a First-team AllACC selection, where he played in 13 games with 12 starts, registering 87 tackles, two interceptions, six passes defended and two fumble recoveries.

Vaughn helped the Demon Deacons rank 12th in the nation in pass defense, allowing 172.5 yards per game.

He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL (116th overall) by the New Orleans Saints. After an injury during a training camp practice, he spent the entire season on injured reserve, but did receive a Super Bowl XLIV ring for being on the winning team.

Vaughn would go on to play two more seasons in the NFL, with stints at the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers.

"After retiring from professional football, I knew right away I wanted to still be a part of the game.

Coaching/teaching has always been a passion of mine,” Vaughn said. “I chose WSSU because of their amazing coaching staff. I spoke with several coaches who I'm close with, and they all said the same thing about Coach Boulware and his staff. The knowledge and excitement they bring to the game is second to none. The Rams have had great success over the last five years and I want to be able to contribute to keep the streak going.”

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Dedrick Hawkins recorded six tackles in this year's East-West All-Star Game.

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The Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics is excited to announce two televised games for the 2015 season. The WSSU versus Tuskegee on Sept. 19, and its Homecoming 2015 game versus Shaw University on Oct. 31, will be televised.

WSSU versus Tuskegee has been selected as the 2015 NCAA Division II Football Game of the Week package on ESPN3 on Sept. 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST/1 p.m. CST. ESPN3 is ESPN's live multi-screen sports network, a destination that delivers thousands of exclusive sports events annually. It is accessible online at WatchESPN.com, on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app and streamed on televisions through Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. The network is currently available to more than 99 million homes at no additional cost to fans who receive their high-speed Internet connection or video subscription from an affiliated service provider. The network is also available at no cost to about 21 million U.S. college students and U.S.-based military personnel via computers, smartphones and tablets connected to on-campus educational and on-base military broadband and Wi-Fi networks.

In addition, the Winston-Salem State University versus Shaw University game, played at Bowman Gray Stadium for WSSU’s Homecoming 2015, will be televised on the ASPiRE Network and syndicated through the CIAA Regional Television Network. The ASPiRE Network is channel 185 on the local Time Warner Cable lineup.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST.

West Forsyth’s Huntley has the skills to play both ways for Guilford College T H E C H R ON I C LE

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Just by looks alone, you might not figure Kedlin Huntley to be a football player. Standing 5-feet-8 and weighing 160 pounds, he looks more like someone who plays basketball, baseball or soccer.

With Huntley, though, looks mean absolutely nothing.

During his time at West Forsyth, Huntley, who graduated in June, delivered monster performances as a ballthief cornerback and big-play specialist on offense and special teams. He was named Central Piedmont Conference Special Teams Player of the Year for 2014. As a defender, he made the All-Northwest team and was a two-time all-conference pick.

Huntley will play football at Guilford College this fall.

Given his high school resume, it's going to be interesting to see where the Quakers put Huntley. There's no denying his value as a man-on-man pass defender. As a junior at West Forsyth, he had 69 tackles with 14 pass break-ups and 4 interceptions in a season in which the Titans went 12-2 and advanced to the second round of the Class 4-A state playoffs.

Offensively, Huntley is a genuine game-breaker.

Although his 4.59 seconds clocking in the 40-yard dash is better than adequate for his position, it's his ability to read blocks and make would-be tacklers miss that make him an

exceptional talent.

In open space, he's a difficult match-up for any defender to handle. In watching him on video and in per-

Kedlin Huntley is a threat to score anytime he touches the football.

son, there's no question that Huntley has “competitive” speed. During an actual game, you're not likely to see him

Josh Banks of Wake Forest

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Football is not a sport that's designed for defensive linemen to score touchdowns. When it does happen, it's like a golfer

son, he had 36 tackles (including 7 for lost yardage), 4 sacks and 2 pass break-ups. Banks' height causes quarterbacks to alter the trajectory of their throws on short-range and intermediate routes.

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get caught from behind very often.

Also keep in mind that he's just as lethal as a kick return artist. Given the package he provides, there doesn't seem to be a ceiling on what Huntley might accomplish as a collegian.

A good case in point was this year's East-West All-Star Football Game. Huntley was chosen as a cornerback for the West team. But once practice sessions started, it didn't take long for the coaching staff to decide to employ Huntley strictly as a slot receiver. He scored the first touchdown of the game for the West on a 1-yard sprint around the left side and he caught a crucial third-down pass for 12 yards, which kept that scoring drive going.

“Guilford recruited me as a defensive back, but it wouldn't bother me to play on the other side of the ball,” said Huntley. “I enjoy the challenge of finding ways to get into the end zone when I have the ball in my hands.”

As an incoming college freshman, Huntley understands that while he's reached a higher level of competition, he'll have to start at the bottom of the totem pole. In his mind, it's not a daunting task. It's all part of the process of establishing himself as a college athlete.

“My prime focus is to earn as much playing time as I can in the secondary,” he said. “In practice, I'll compete against players who are older and more experienced.

That's the big challenge and I feel like I'm more than ready for it.”

colleges in his home area – UNC, N.C. State and Duke.

Four years later, the lack of recruiting interest from the state's “Big 3” still irks him.

“The fact that I was overlooked by schools so

“We were in a blitz and the quarterback was under pressure, so he rolled to the right side.”

hitting a hole-in-one. In both cases pulling off such a rare feat makes for lasting memories.

Josh Banks of Wake Forest knows all about it.

It was nearly a year ago when Banks intercepted a pass and ran it back 70 yards for a touchdown in an early-season road game against Utah State. Aside from the touchdown, Banks contributed 7 tackles plus 1 sack and was voted ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week.

“We were in a blitz and the quarterback was under pressure, so he rolled to the right side,” said Banks, a 6foot-4, 275-pound defensive tackle who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds. “He was hit while trying to get rid of the ball, so I ran in the direction of the throw and got my hands on it. I looked behind me and didn't see anyone so I knew I had to take it to the house. At that moment, it felt surreal.”

Banks, a redshirt junior, has emerged as a central figure on the Deacons' defensive front. Last sea-

–Josh Banks

“The coaches place heavy emphasis on me getting my hands up when I'm going after the quarterback,” he said. “Using my length is something that

Banks

I've developed as part of my repertoire.”

Banks didn't start playing football until his final year of middle school. By his junior year at Middle Creek High School in Apex, he was rated among the top defensive linemen in the Raleigh area. Even so, he didn't attract much attention from the major

close to home is still on my mind,” he admitted. “I grew up as a Carolina fan and have an uncle [Jimmy Hitchcock] who played defensive back for the Tar Heels. When I signed with Wake Forest, it was like me making a statement to myself. It gave me added incentive to excel. In every game I play, I want to show how wrong they were for not taking a deeper interest in me.”

Coming off last year's 3-9 mark, Wake Forest isn't expected to make much of a splash this fall. In preseason voting, the Deacons were picked to finish last in the ACC's Atlantic Division. Banks, however, believes this year's team will perform much better than predicted.

“We've put in so much work during the spring and the off-season,” he said.

“I'm looking forward to seeing how we benefit from everything we've done up to now. We're a team, we're a family. I'm looking forward to see how it all comes together for us.”

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Carolina Stars Basketball Registration Carolina Stars Basketball is now open for fall registration through Aug. 30. They offer competitive fall travel league, intense training and skill development camps for boys from second through tenth grade, and girls from seventh through tenth grade. For more information, go to www.carolinastarsbasketball.com.

Closed Board of Elections meeting The Forsyth County Board of elections will hold a closed session meeting for a personnel matter today (Aug. 13) at 3 p.m. at the Forsyth County Government Center on 201 n.

Chestnut St. For more information call the Board of elections office at 336703-2800.

Big Four Ticket Sale The Big Four will be selling tickets today (Aug. 13) and every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the American legion Post #128 on 4617 old rural hall road. These tickets are for the Big Four Annual reunion oct. 14-17. For more information, contact linda rogers at 336-331-3261, Judy Brown at 336767-1487 or robert noble at 336-7640980.

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar Twin City Stage will present a twonight only, special performance of “lady Day at emerson’s Bar and Grill” on Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. at the hanesbrands Theatre on 209 Spruce St. north in downtown Winston-Salem. Tickets are $50 for “cocktail lounge” seating, which includes a beverage of choice, or $30 for seats in the house. Group discounts are available. Call 336-725-4001 for tickets or order them online at www.twincitystage.org.

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Lalenja Harrington will play the role of Billie Holiday.

Fish Fry Fundraiser The Big Four Alumni Association of Forsyth County inc., will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m to 4 p.m. at 2135 new Walkertown road. Fish or Smoked Sausage Dinner, $7, Fish or Smoked Sausage Sandwich, $5, drinks, water, or lemonade, $1.

Contact Theodis Foster 336-978-3517 for additional information.

AKA Community Day The Phi omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, inc. will host an AKA Community Day at Carver high School on 3545, Carver School road.

This family event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will include the distribution of school supplies, vision screenings for school-age children, dental screenings, the WSSU Mobile health Unit, Financial Pathways Mobile, educational displays, cultural exhibits, crafts, games, and face painting. Food trucks will be on site selling an array of delectable foods and treats. rounding out the event will be a Pan hellenic Greek auction to raise funds for scholarships. For information, go to www.aka1908.com.

Winston Lake Family Day Winston-Salem recreation and Parks will hold its annual Winston lake Family Day from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Winston lake Park, 2810 new Walkertown road. Admission is free and includes music, live family entertainment, games, prizes, inflatables and food. Free school supplies will be distributed while they last. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets or towels for sitting. in the event of rain, activities will be move to Carl h. russell Sr. Community Center, 3521 Carver School road. Winston lake Family Day is sponsored by the Josh howard Foundation and Urban Action Community Development of the American Communities Trust. For more information Call Citylink 311.

Habitat for Humanity Open House The habitat for humanity of Forsyth County will have its open house on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on 1023 W. 14th St. See the new construction center, offices and classroom

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space. There will also be a tour of recently completed Pope Francis house.

For more information call 336-7652951.

Movie Night Fridays There will be an outdoor family fun series that will continue on Fridays through Aug. 28 at the J.F. Kennedy high School, lots number Two, Three and Four at the 12th St. entrance. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8:45 p.m. on each date. Admission is free and open to the public. Children ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The Cleveland Avenue Transformation Team (CATT) is partnering with the housing Authority of Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools to present the free outdoor Family Movie night summer film series. Featured films will include Frozen (Disney, 2013), Annie (Sony Pictures, 2014), Spongebob: Sponge out of Water (nickelodeon Movies, 2014), Shrek (DreamWorks, 2001) and home (DreamWorks, 2015).

WSSU Brown Alumni Bus Trip The WSSU Brown Alumni Chapter is sponsoring an overnight bus trip to Maryland live Casino and Arundel Mills Mall, hanover, Maryland, leaving today (Aug. 13) and returning tomorrow (Aug. 14). For more information respond immediately to Vera hillian, Fundraiser Chair, at 336-722-9505.

Class reunion meeting Anderson high School Class of 1966 will meet at Delta Fine Arts Center, 2611 new Walkertown road, on Saturday Aug. 15 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Clyde Moore at 336-971-6196.

School Supply Giveaway The Winston-Salem Police Department will hold a School Supply Giveaway at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Winston Mutual Building, 1225 e. Fifth St. School supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basis in the parking lot of the Winston Mutual Building. Supplies will be limited to one bag per child in attendance. Join officers and the crime dog McGruff as they try to help the children in the community prepare for their return to the classroom.

Youth Chorus Auditions The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus invites children ages 8 to 18 to the last round of auditions on Monday, Aug. 17 through Thursday, Aug. 20 at St. Timothy’s episcopal Church. For more information and to schedule your audition time go to www.wsyouthchorus.org or contact the office at 336-703-0001.

Elder estate, elder planning workshop Vance Parker, a local elder law and estate planning attorney, will host six free workshops in July and August at the Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville, at the Kernersville Public library, 130 e.

Mountain St. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, the “Perils of Dying Without a Will” is at 7 p.m., and “Preventing elder Financial Abuse” is at 8 p.m.; and on Tuesday, Aug. 25, “Protecting Your Digital Assets” is at 7 p.m., and “Protecting Gifts to Your heirs” is at 8 p.m.

Admission is free, but reservations are recommended.

For more information email office@vparkerlaw.c om or call 336-768-0481 to reserve a place.

PawPaw Festival on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Forsyth Cooperative extension office will be the 8th annual nC Pawpaw Festival, presented jointly between Forsyth Cooperative extension, MKT real estate Group, Master Gardener Volunteers and local growers. Take a tour through a pawpaw patch, learn about the pawpaw, watch cooking demonstrations and sample some pawpaw dishes, including ice cream, while supplies last. Vendors will be selling produce, pawpaw trees and other fruit bearing plants. Come join us in celebrating the largest native fruit to north America and a favorite of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. For more information, contact Mary Jac Brennan at 336-703-2850.

‘Neighborhood Suites’ Concert Five city parks will continue the free concerts by the Camel City Jazz orchestra on Sundays in August. The orchestra’s “neighborhood Suites” series combines original big-band jazz with narratives about historic neighborhoods in Winston-Salem. All concerts start at 6 p.m. and will last about 90 minutes. Dates and locations are: Aug. 16 in rupert Bell Park, 1501 Mt. Zion Place; Aug. 23 in Miller Park, 400 leisure lane; and Aug. 30 in Winston Square Park, 310 n. Marshall St. The rain date for all concerts will be Sunday, Sept. 13, in Winston Square Park, 310 n. Marshall St. For more information about the Camel City Jazz orchestra, go to CamelCityJazz.org.

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Arnold gains WSSU human resources post

lester Arnold has been named associate vice chancellor for human resources at Winston-Salem State University.

Arnold, a human resources professional, brings nearly 25 years experience to the position. he is certified as a Senior Professional in human resources (SPhr) and a Society for human resources Management-Senior Certified Professional (ShrM-SCP) with extensive human resources senior leadership experience at headquarters level of several national corporations.

Arnold most recently served as senior vice president of human resources for FoCUS Brands inc., the franchisor and operator of more than 4,500 ice cream stores, bakeries, restaurants and cafes. he served as vice president of human resources for Aramark healthcare, and also as a leader Arnold in talent acquisition, human resources, and diversity and inclusion at lowe’s Companies inc. in addition, he has worked as vice president of human resources and senior business partner, as well as vice president for college recruiting and relations with Wachovia Corp., a Wells Fargo Company.

Arnold earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from norfolk State University and a MBA degree in human resources management concentration from the University of hartford.

Donate a backpack and join YMCA for free

Branches of the YMCA of northwest north Carolina are collecting backpacks and school supplies to help students start the school year ready to learn. now through Aug. 15, new members can join the Y for a $0 joining fee when they donate a new backpack. All supplies will be distributed through local nonprofit partners, schools, or the Y’s Bright Beginnings program.

“You can help a child have a better chance for success when you donate a new backpack,” said Carrie Collins, vice president/chief marketing, membership and communications officer for the YMCA of northwest north Carolina. “not every child has what he or she needs on the first day of school, but when a student is ready with the appropriate school supplies, they are able to focus on learning.” last year, the backpack campaign collected more than 1,500 new backpacks in the seven counties with YMCA of northwest north Carolina branches.

Stop by a local Y to drop off a new, unused backpack. For potential members interested in joining the Y, the joining fee is $0 with a backpack donation through Aug. 15. Donated backpacks must be new and never used.

Energy United presents gift to United Way

on Friday, Aug. 7 in Statesville, energyUnited presented a corporate gift of $1,500 to United Way. This gift will support the education, income and health of people across the company footprint and benefit the United Way agencies in many of the 19 counties that we serve in north Carolina.

CoBank also generously donated $5,000 for any charitable organization of our choice. energyUnited decided to designate those funds to United Way, making the total gift to United Way $6,500.

Lindsay keynote speaker at Charter School

Cheryl lindsay, director of global diversity and inclusion and global community relations, hanes, based in Winston-Salem, n.C. served as graduation keynote speaker when more than two dozen new York City students received their diplomas during the Urban Dove Team Charter School’s graduation ceremony held in June in Brooklyn, n.Y. on June 25, Urban Dove’s School leader Amit Bahl awarded 31 graduates during the school’s first graduation ceremony held at long island University’s Brooklyn campus. All of the graduates will advance to two-year colleges in fall 2015.

During her speech, lindsay addressed hundreds of attendees that included supporting families, friends, faculty, and distinguished members of the school’s Board of Directors. lindsay says she was honored to have Lindsay served as guest speaker for this historic graduation. “it was exciting to see the amazing transformation of the students,” said lindsay. “These students came to Urban Dove after not successfully completing the ninth grade for a variety of reasons at their home schools. once here, Urban Dove gave them the resources and tools to become their best selves.

“This school uses a sports curriculum to encourage students to dig deep within themselves to optimize their potential. These recent graduates are truly champions,” lindsay added.

M/WBE Division invites businesses to apply for Section 3 certification

The city is soliciting eligible businesses to apply for Section 3 certification, which could boost their opportunities to get contracts related to projects funded by the U.S. Department of housing and Urban Development.

To be certified as a Section 3 business, a business must be owned by someone with low or very-low income; or have at least 30 percent of its full-time employees who are low or very-low income; or subcontract with businesses (at least 25 percent) that provide economic development opportunities to low-income persons.

The program takes its name from Section 3 of the housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which requires that employment and economic opportunities generated by federal assistance for housing and community development projects shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed toward low- and very-lowincome persons or businesses, particularly those residents who are recipients of government housing assistance. Construction projects that are financed in whole or in part by federal hUD funds are subject to Section 3 subcontracting requirements.

The M/WBe Division administers the Section 3 program for the city of Winston-Salem. Businesses interested in applying for certification or in learning more about the Section 3 program should go to MWBe.CityofWS.org or contact Tiesha hinton at 734-1262 or tieshah@cityofws.org.

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Happening Now Church Revival new hope a.m.e. Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Road in lewisville, will continue its annual revival today (aug. 13) and tomorrow (aug.

14). Guest speakers will be the Rev. Johnny e. Scott of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of yadkinville (today) and the Rev. Carolyn D. Bratton of moore’s Chapel a.m.e. Zion Church of Kings mountain (aug. 14).

Service will begin at 7 p.m. For more information call 336-945-9083 or 336-945-5618.

Aug. 15 Women’s fellowship breakfast The Women’s ministry of the Greater First United Baptist Church on 1409 Deep River Rd. in high Point, will sponsor a women’s fellowship breakfast on Saturday, aug. 15 at 9 a.m. at the church. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Beverly mcmillian, pastor of Bethlehem ame Zion Church in Pafftown. The event will also showcase an angelic dance performance by mrs. Vernell Springs of St. John Cme Church. The event is free and open to all women. For further details contact mrs. Carol Wiley at 336-885-7534.

Car Wash Fundraiser new light missionary Baptist Church youth will hold a Car Wash Fund Raiser Saturday, aug. 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at autoZone on 3420 n. Patterson ave.

Cars are $7. SUVs, Vans and Trucks are $10. Contact the church 336 724-6431 for additional information.

Community Day Greater St. matthew at 149 north Wheeler Street will host its annual Community Day and School Giveaway on Saturday, aug. 15 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Free food, games and prizes and more will be offered.

School supplies will be given out on a first come first serve basis. Pastor William J. Purvis, Sr. is the host pastor. For additional information, call 336-724-3106.

Fish fry Center Grove ame Zion Church on 7001 Zion Church Rd in Tobaccoville will sponsor a fish plate selling on Saturday, aug. 15 beginning at 11 a.m. The event will be held at the church, everyone is invited .

The cost is $7 which include bake beans, coleslaw, fish and bread. For more information call 336-9832737.

Aug. 16

“Be Me Day” program new hope missionary Baptist Church, 1201 new hope lane, will hold the annual "Be me Day" program on Sunday, aug. 16 at 3 p.m. Pastor Gloria lindsey and Shondo Deliverance Church will be the special guests. The program leaders are Kim Blackwell and Catherine Johnson. Bishop John C. Parks is the host pastor. For more information please call 336-724-5401. an open invitation is extended to everyone.

Aug. 16

Church Anniversary United Progressive Baptist Church will be celebrating its 73rd anniversary on Sunday, aug. 16 at 10:30 a.m. on 1122 Quincy Caldwell Circle. The theme is “Great is Thy Faithfulness lord, We Give you Glory.” Dr. Samuel Cornelius will be guest pastor.

The Rev. Dairl Scott Sr., will be guest pastor. For more information contact Rev. Pamela Goodine at 336-9860251.

Aug. 17

Back to school event exodus United Baptist Church will hold its fifth annual Back to School event at Forest Park, located next to Forest Park elementary School at 1184 Tower Street in Winston -Salem. The annual event will take place on monday, aug. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is open to south side elementary and middle school students only. Children must be present and accompanied by parent or legal guardian. South side proof of residency is required and may includes: prior year report card, 2015-2016 school assignment notification with current address. Fun, free food, free school supplies, music, live entertainment and much more will be provided. For more information, contact Ronee Walker at 336-422-3259 or glorymom.roneewalker@gmail.com.

Aug. 19

Summer Revival new hope missionary Baptist Church will continue its summer revival at 1201 new hope lane on aug. 19 and aug. 26 at 7 p.m. The program leader and host pastor is Bishop John C. Parks. everyone is invited to attend. for more information call 336-724-5401.

Beginning Aug. 19 Revival on the Lawn Paul P. Thombs, senior pastor of nehemiah Worship Center, 4873 Phelps Drive, will host Revival on The lawn on Wednesday, aug. 19 through Friday, aug. 21 starting at 6 p.m. The public is invited to come. Transportation will be provided. For more information call 336-712-7408.

Beginning Aug. 20 Food Box Giveaway/Prayer Conference on Thursday, aug. 20, at noon through 2 p.m., there will be a Food Box Giveaway at 2058 Dellabrook Road and later that evening the Prophetic Prayer Conference begins 7 p.m. at Greater Tabernacle Worship Center. The Prophetic Prayer Conference will continue on Friday, aug. 21, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, aug. 22, the Prophetic Prayer Conference will close out with a Prayer Breakfast. host pastor is apostle BJ

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Union Baptist Church, 1200 n. Trade St., is holding its 10th annual Take over youth Conference through Sunday, aug. 16. Paid registration started on Wednesday, aug. 12.

The conference is for youth in grades K-12. a free public worship service on Friday, aug. 14, at 7 p.m., will feature guest preacher the Rev. Reginald Sharpe Jr. after the service, the “official youth Conference after Party” will be held. There is a $10 fee for nonconference participants.

The youth Conference will Christopher Mack culminate on Sunday, aug. 16, with worship services free and open to the public. Christopher mack, Community Services project supervisor with the city of Winston-Salem, will speak at the 8:30 a.m. worship service, and Dr. Kia hood, youth Program director at Union Baptist Church, will preach at the 11 a.m. worship service.

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The lott Carey Global missional Community is holding its 118th annual Convention, through today (Thursday, aug.

14) at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, 3121 Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro. it started monday, aug.

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The event is free and open to the general public.

The convention, which includes many Photos by Timothy Ramsey events, such as disaster relief, fire prevention (L-R) Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley, executive secretary-treasurer of The Lott and blood donor drives, Carey Global Missional Community; Pastor Alyn Waller, Lott Carey vice president cater to ages as young as 6. as many as 3,000 peo- and pastor of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church; the Rev. Pamela Holder of New ple are expected to Faith Baptist Church; and Pastor Gregory T. Headen of Genesis Baptist Church. attend.

“We train the chilThe hope missions Program for one another to invest further in dren so that they become mission- Christian missions around the world. the children ages 6-13 will center on minded adults,” said lott Carey Vice The organization was named for lott age appropriate missions, oriented President alyn Waller of Carey, who was born a slave in 1870 service, and learning opportunities, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. David in Charles City County, Virginia. such as preparing disaster kits for emmanuel Goatley, the executive Carey purchased his freedom in 1813 families who are not able to do so secretary-treasurer, said, “We as an and led a missionary team to liberia themselves. organization help churches to extend in 1821 that engaged in evangelism, There is also a youth program the Christian witness throughout the education, and health care. called the international youth world.”

Carey was a well-respected leader Development Program for 14 to 17 The lott Carey movement was as well as missionary until he died in year olds as well as an emerging founded in 1897 in Washington, D.C. 1828. he was the pastor for the first leaders program for 18 to 24 year by african-american Baptists who Baptist church in liberia, the were committed to foreign missions. Providence Baptist Church in olds young adults, who are on the Their focus is to inform and inspire monrovia.

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A banquet on Monday evening is part of The Lott Carey Global Missional Community’s annual convention this week.

Stop Blaming; Accept Responsibility

lesson Scripture: ezekiel 18:1-13, 30-31 By the end of this lesson, we should Recognize that God holds each of us responsible for our actions Review our rebellious nature (having our way) for what it is Repent and receive his mercy each time we recognize our errors

Background: When God’s judgment came to Judah, it wasn’t one fatal swoop. instead, the Babylonian conquest came in three waves – 605, 597, and 586 BC. each time they attacked Judah captives were deported to Babylon.

For the most part, the deportees were aristocrats and highly skilled artisans. Jeremiah was left in Judah to minister to those who remained behind. The people failed to heed

God’s call to repentance from idol worship, immorality, and social injustice. ezekiel was Mildred part of the second deportation. he was from a priestly family Peppers but did not receive his call from God until he arrived in Sunday Babylon (see 2-3:15). Very litSchool Lesson tle was known about the man except what he reveals in his writing. at first, his message of repentance was the same as Jeremiah’s until word came to the prophet that Jerusalem had fallen. after that ezekiel’s words gave hope to the defeated people. lesson: let’s not forget the arrogance of the people of Judah. They felt that the Temple would save them. By the third deportation and the destruction of Jerusalem and the

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the Forsyth County United Usher Board has awarded the Joseph Clinton academic Scholarship to Sydnie Rogers (First place) and Makaiala Sitton (Second place). these youth ushers were required to write an essay from a list of selected topics, submit letters of recommendation and high school transcript and cite community and Rogers church involvement.

Sydnie Rogers is a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where dr. Serenus Churn is pastor, and plans to attend UnC at Charlotte. her essay topic was, “Sunday School, do i Really have to Go?”

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Sharpe, a native of lithonia, Georgia, is a graduate of Morehouse College. he graduated cum laude with departmental honors in the disciplines of religion and philosophy. While attending Morehouse, Sharpe served as the president of both the Martin luther king Jr. international Chapel assistants program and the omicron delta kappa leadership Society. he won the 2012 otis Moss Jr. oratorical Contest, was voted Religious leader of the year for two consecutive years, and was named the 2012-2013 Martin luther king Jr. Scholar. Sharpe

McCloud. For additional information, contact Greater tabernacle Worship Center at 336-777-1113.

Aug. 22

Back to School Jam Mt. olive Baptist Church, 1301 C. e. Gray drive, will host its annual Back to School Jam & School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, aug. 22 from noon to 2 p.m.

Supplies will be available for grades k-12. there will be a drawing for $50 to be applied to your school lunch account. hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks will be served. dr. Charles e. Gray is the host pastor. For more information, please contact the church at 336-721-1959.

Prayer walk River to the nations Ministries will have the north hamilton Street prayer walk on Saturday, aug. 22 at 10 a.m. in high point. the meeting will be at the corner of n. hamilton St. and high avenue. parking should be close to the starting point. For more information call 336-3772750.

Beginning Aug. 22 Church Homecoming First Baptist Church will be having its annual homecoming on aug. 22 and aug. 23 on 700 highland ave. the theme this year will be “Building God’s Community one disciple at a time”. dr. darryl W. aaron is the senior pastor. For more information call 336-722-5605.

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Choir anniversary new Birth Worship Center (nBWC) Male Chorus will celebrate its 18th anniversary on Sunday, aug. 23, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. the guest choir will be the Male Chorus from Brooks temple Methodist Church. in addition, the nBWC "angels of Mercy" dance Ministry will perform. the theme is "a new Beginning and a new Start". everyone is cordially invited to attend. dr. James l.e. hunt is pastor of nBWC. the address is 1033 new Birth dr. east Bend, nC. For additional information, please call 336-699-3583 or visit its website at www.newbirthworshipcenter.org Sept. 12

Evening of Entertainment St. James aMe Church on 1501 n. patterson ave. will have an “evening of entertainment” on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., featuring Mr. nelson l. Roberts and Band, Gospel Jazz Musician/Comedian and Minister Will “eJ” Furches, testimony MimeMinistry. donations are $40 and $45 at the door. dinner will be included. this will benefit for Women’s day on Sept. 27. the Rev. Steven l. lyons is pastor. For more information contact kimberly howard-Green at 336-995-8061, or Myrna d. Williams at 336-923-5881.

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temple, they recognized the error in their thinking. the deportees begin to question how all of this happened. they quote an old proverb to justify everything. they actually misinterpret exodus 20:56. ezekiel is instructed to tell them that God is tired of hearing this lame excuse! yes, the generations before them had sinned but they are guilty as well. the prophet illustrates God’s standard by using a righteous man and his unrighteous son. the righteous man is blessed because of his behavior but cannot pass that down to his son. it doesn’t work that way! the unrighteous son

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threshold of independence seeking to grow and develop as leaders in their communities and throughout the world. and finally there is the pastoral excellence network, which is a community of former, current, and aspiring pastors who work together to explore leading edge ministry opportunities as well as health and well-being. a seminar on thursday afternoon will focus on maximizing voter participation to show churches how to engage and empower voter participation and education to make sure votes are cast and counted. also included will be a focus on how to show individuals to become debt free. the Women in Service everywhere Unit will be discussing anti-human trafficking and partnering with government and nonprofit agencies to help stem the tide of modern day slavery as most who are victims are women and children and

forced into a commercial sex trade. they also seek to make sure the victims are not looked upon as criminals and to bring the persecutors to justice. lott Carey also seeks to help those in the immediate aftermath of disasters as they have built over 300 homes and donated a million dollars in aid to haiti after the earthquake of 2010. they also were at ground zero after hurricane katrina in new orleans 10 years ago this month. and as the Rev. pamela holder, one of the organizers, stated, there is one thing everyone there shares in common: “a meal to get fed physically as well as spiritually.” lott Carey is under the leadership of president Rev. dr. Gregory Moss, senior pastor of St. paul Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte.

For more information about lott Carey, based in landover, Maryland, and the annual session, visit www.lottcarey.org or call 301-429-3300.

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Makaiala Sitton is a member of the new Jerusalem Baptist Church, where the Rev. Ronald e.

Speas is pastor, and plans to attend Campbell University. her essay topic was, “Serving God’s people, the Job of an Usher.” the Forsyth County Sitton United Usher Board promotes, supports and implements ushering programs, as well as provides training and guidance with regard to usher protocols. the organization is 91 years old and the current president is april timmons.

is also one of the charter members of the academy of young preachers. among his many distinctions, he is a member of the alpha phi alpha Fraternity inc. Currently, he is attending Vanderbilt divinity School in nashville, tennessee, pursuing a Masters of theological Studies degree.

Sharpe is a member of the house of hope atlanta (the Greater travelers Rest Baptist Church) in decatur, Georgia, where dr. e. dewey Smith Jr., is the pastor and teacher.

For more information, call hood at 336-724-9305, ext. 231. Bishop Sir Walter Mack is pastor and teacher of Union Baptist Church.

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will be judged by his actions alone. Careful examination of the standards of the righteous men in verses 5-9 reveals his priorities – God first, moral behavior, and social justice. the son is caught up in the world’s standard that doesn’t please God. he alone is responsible for his outcome; not his father. the remainder of the chapter illustrates what happens to the unrighteous son’s son. ezekiel also shows them that a wicked person can repent and receive mercy. he also shows them that a righteous man can turn from God and die. the chapter ends with a call to repentance! the house of israel (both kingdoms) as a whole was guilty but God sends his judgment on individuals as well.

Bible class the Sovereign Grace Bible institute will begin its fall classes on Sept. 14. this will be a one-and-a-half year certificate program. on Monday nights, ephesians and practical lessons on the Christian life will be the topics. on tuesday nights, there will be classes on the book of Romans and studies in Systematic theology. an old testament Survey class will be added in the third semester. Classes will be held on Monday and tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2712 Bon air ave. if you are interested in this type of in-depth Bible study, please call elder Warren Burrell at 336-924-6001 or 336-682-6782. the final registration day will be on Sept. 11. For more information visit the website at www.sgchapel.org.

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Sunday Services Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.

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Emergency food give-away Christ kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 north hampton dr., in partnership with second harvest Food Bank of nWnC, provides to the community at large an emergency Food assistance program on tuesdays (2 p.m.); Wednesdays (4:30 p.m.); first and third Saturdays (10 a.m. to noon); and second and fourth Saturdays, 8 to 10 a.m.

Boutique SJ Boutique Free clothes closet is open every second, fourth and fifth Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each month at St. James a.M.e. Church, 1501 n. patterson ave. open to the public. Volunteers needed. Contact 336995-1464.

Noon-Day Express new liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host noon-day express services on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and area will encourage your hearts at midweek preaching the Gospel of power and Commitment. a lunch will be offered. the public is cordially invited to attend. the Rev. dr. linda Beal is the host pastor. For more information contact tracee Spears at 336-429-0512, or deacon Beal at 336-5283256.

Food and Pantry Clothes Closet every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary hill Church of Greater deliverance inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. the Food pantry and Clothes Closet is at 4951 Manning St. direct all question to Missionary tammy orr at 336-744-3012.

Life’s Application: We are responsible for our decisions. there are no perfect people or families and our experiences do impact our lives but the decisions we make fall on our heads not someone else’s. there are no excuses for bad behaviors and attitudes. turning from God leads us down all sorts of pathways to destruction. our responsibility is to recognize “where we are” and to repent. Repentance means to turn from anything that obstructs our relationship with God. Many of us old folks say, “God don’t like ugly”. hopefully, now we comprehend what it means. in the midst of the people’s despair, “God with his Good Self” (Mrs. elizabeth Williams) gives hope to all!

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A long awaited event in the life of the Cockerham Family came to fruition June 25-28 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Charlotte/Concord.

The nine children of the late Lonnie and Nellie Bailey Cockerham say they enjoyed the first “Cockerham Gathering” along with spouses, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and invited guests.

They said they considered it a blessing from God for all nine siblings, ranging in ages 67-83, to assemble and reflect on their family heritage/accomplishments, Submitted Photo to give thanks to God for their present status, and to The Cockerhams are shown at Charlotte Motor Speedway. share expectations and encouragement for the younger generation. who were strong advocates of education, a monetary gift The weekend activities started with a banquet on was donated to the Coleman W. Kerry Scholarship Fund.

Friday evening. Saturday’s activities included tours of The nine siblings are: Haven Cockerham Sr., Chapel Charlotte Motor Speedway and Sea Life of Concord and Hill; Bernard Cockerham Sr., Carson, California; the Rev. dining at local restaurants.

Patricia Turner, Salisbury; Emma Jean Pitts, WinstonSome family members ventured into downtown Salem; Dr. Frances Waller, Charlotte; Arzell Greene, High Charlotte to explore various venues, while others drove to Point; Wilbert Cockerham, Winston-Salem; Lonnie Winston-Salem to enjoy the city of the Cockerhams’ birth. Cockerham Jr., Advance; the Rev. Doris Winford, On Sunday, the family worshipped at Friendship Anderson, Ind. Missionary Baptist Church. In memory of their parents,

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Hauser Williams Russell Family celebrates 100 years of reunions

This is the Hauser Williams Russell family taken during its family reunion July 24-26.

Hauser who served as head of the education department at WSSU for many years before his retirement.

The family and friends He later served in the N.C. Hauser Bethania of General Assembly as a Williams Russell celebrattwo-term representative. ed 100 years of reunions He is the father of former during the weekend of Winston-Salem resiJuly 24-26. dents, Fay HauserIn 1915, Martin Price, currently residHauser held a birthday ing in Van Nuys, celebration for his and California; mother, which became Peaches Golding of the first HWR family England, Bristol, reunion celebration. where she works as a Over the past century, community leader who of children the was appointed by Her Bethania have celeMajesty Queen of brated family reunions II as the first England in various locations Louis Price, former lead singer of Black woman to serve The Temptations, leads "Family," across the country. as High Sheriff of the a song he wrote for the family This year they reunion banquet.

County of Bristol 2010. returned to North Other stops includCarolina, where Nancy alike, crafts and singing. ed Bethania, N.C., where Bethania was purchased in Louis Price, former lead the Hausers were part of 1853 by farmer and singer of The Temptations the founding community in landowner TC Hauser and and husband of actor, the 1700s and participants served as his housekeeper director and producer Fay in the Revolutionary War; before the end of slavery. Hauser-Price, wrote a song Boonville where the family They lived in Yadkinville, a to celebrate the occasion helped spearhead the estabtown Hauser founded, and the family practiced lishment of a high school in where she gave birth to the song "Family" to be the 1940s for Yadkin three of his sons. performed at the Saturday County so that Americans After slavery ended, banquet. of African descent could Bethania married Ned During the reunion, the get an education. Then Williams and had four family visited the former stops in Yadkinville to see additional children. Upon Safe Bus Co., which is now the gravesites and house the death of Williams, the Winston-Salem Transit where Bethania lived with Bethania married David Authority. The Safe Bus her enslaver Theophilus Russell and gave birth to Co. was the largest owned Hauser. Also visited was four more children. and operated African the site of integrated family The children, grand- American municipal bus reunions held in the segrechildren, and other descen- company in the world with gated South of the 1950s. dants of Bethania have operations that started in On Sunday July 26, the lived all over the world. the 1920s and ran until the family attended Pleasant They have worked in many 1970s. Bethania Hauser Grove Baptist Church, fields of occupation includ- Williams Russell's great- which is over 140 years ing government, military, grandchild Mary Ruth old, where Rev. Johnny E. education, music, finance, Miller Green was part of Scott welcomed the family. engineering, ministry, and the owners of the company The celebration of over child and homecare. and its president in the late 100 years of family gatherThe weekend began 1950s. ings was honored with letwith a fish fry in The family also visited ters from the White House, Yadkinville at the local Winston-Salem State the N.C. governor, the U.S. YMCA, hosted by Dianne University where they Senate and House of Russell Murphy and Lori gathered at the Hauser Representatives, as well as Russell of Yadkinville, Building, named for engi- many mayors, businesses, Eddyce Moore Pope of Los neer Moyer Hauser, grand- clubs, and universities. The Angeles, and Mertine son of Bethania, who historic event was covered of helped lay out many of the by local and national media Brown Moore Washington, DC. It was in campus buildings. Other in print, online and broadhonor of David Hauser, family members who cast TV. who started the lively and attended included Dr. C. B.

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tasty events in the 1950s, and was one of the 13 children of the Rev. Daniel M. and Callie V. Hauser of Yadkinville. In addition to wonderful delicious food, there were games played by adults and children

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UNC Delta Sigma Theta Sorority chapter wins big at national convention

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the Kappa omicron chapter of Delta Sigma theta Sorority inc. at the University of north carolina at chapel hill was named national collegiate chapter of the Year (medium-size chapter) and South atlantic region collegiate chapter of the Year during the 52nd national convention in houston, texas. in addition, one of its members was elected to the highest office a collegiate can hold in the sorority: national second vice president. taylor Mccain, a senior journalism major at UncSubmitted Photo chapel hill from Greensboro, will serve as national second First Picture (L-R): Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s July 25, National Collegiate Chapter of the Year (medium sized chapter) vice president for two years, helping to lead chapters across award and two national program awards with National Second VP Taylor McCain (before she was elected on the United States and eight international locations.

Wednesday), South Atlantic Regional (NC, SC and VA) Director Andrea Jeffries and Kappa Omicronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alexis â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since birth, it has been instilled in me to be a leader and to stand up for what i believe in,â&#x20AC;? Mccain said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;i am elated Robinson. that i have been chosen to serve as the national second vice president of my illustrious organization. With this position, i can now take my leadership skills and my passion for serving others to the next level, and i am truly looking forward to the journey ahead.â&#x20AC;?

Mccain created the platform â&#x20AC;&#x153;taylor MaDe, Suited to Serveâ&#x20AC;? with a play on a tailorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop. her goals include building on the sororityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of social media in recent campaigns, strengthening the sororityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international awareness program, creating a networking system to benefit from professional talents within the sorority across the world and improving the transition of collegiate members to alumnae chapters. the convention was July 23-29 and attracted more than 14,000 delegates. the awards for Uncâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kappa omicron at the national convention capped off a successful year with 40 programs conducted by chapter members. other highlights included winning the Unc- chapel hill homecoming Step Show and Davidson college Step Show. also, members won two grants for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domestic violence work. and Kappa omicron had one of its most successful fundraising efforts in history for its â&#x20AC;&#x153;a red carpet affair: 40th annual Sweetheart Ball.â&#x20AC;? in april, the Unc chapel hill office of Fraternity and Sorority life recognized Kappa omicron at its annual chapter excellence awards with the Membership Development award and the national Pan-hellenic council chapter Progress award. in addition, the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary adviser, linda Douglas, was named nPhc advisor of the Year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting to see the students recognized on the campus, regional and national levels,â&#x20AC;? said Douglas, who is a member of the raleigh alumnae chapter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;this past yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president, erica Bluford, set a goal for Kappa omicron to become chapter of the Year, and she never stopped encouraging the members to reach that goal. these students deserve this honor, because they go above and beyond with every project they undertake.â&#x20AC;? other advisers are ishna hall of the chapel hill-carrboro alumnae chapter and Wanda Page of the Durham alumnae chapter. in addition to being named chapter of the Year on both the national and regional levels at the convention, Kappa omicron won two national program awards, three regional program awards and was recognized as a Project 13 chapter for its work Second Picture (L-R): Regional Chapter of the year and three program awards with with March of Dimes and the St. Jude â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give thanksâ&#x20AC;? Walk.

Taylor McCain and Alexis Robinson of the Kappa Omicron Chapter at UNC Chapel Hill.

Business Expo brings together entrepreneurs and families

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Minority businesses across the triad will have a chance to shine bright at the Second annual triad Minority Business expo Weekend presented by Maximum enterprises inc. of Winston-Salem. the event, which is free and open to the public, is expected to attract hundreds of people to visit the more than 60 minority businesses and vendors participating in the expo and business leaders who hope to learn how to enhance their business. the two-day event kicks off Friday, aug. 14, with a captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice Golf tournament at the Winston lake Golf course, 3535 Winston lake road. tee time is scheduled for 10 a.m. following registration and continental

breakfast at 9 a.m. the triad Minority Business expo will be held Saturday, aug. 15, at the enterprise Banquet and conference center, 1922 S. Martin luther King Jr. Drive.

Doors open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the expo will feature workshops and sessions designed with the entrepreneur in mind, no matter what level of business you operate on. the educational sessions include the following topics: how to Start Your Business, how to Develop a Business Plan and Marketing for Success. all of the classes are taught by local business leaders. attendees will also have a chance to meet and greet angela robinson, who plays Veronica harrington from tyler Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;the have and the have nots,â&#x20AC;? which airs

on the oprah Winfrey network. in 1992, robinson began her acting career on Broadway as Shug avery in â&#x20AC;&#x153;the color Purple.â&#x20AC;? She has also toured in performances of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dreamgirlsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Wizard of oz.â&#x20AC;? in 2015, robinson received a Gracie award for outstanding Female actor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one to Watch for her performance in the role of Veronica harrington. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be onhand to sign autographs and take photos. there will be fun for all ages, including an inflatable bounce house, prizes and giveaways, local entertainment and a kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play area.

Find more information at: www.maximumenterprisesinc.com. For additional information or questions, call 336-422-7769.

Winston-Salem Urban League receives $1,778,090 grant to employ older adults

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the Winston-Salem Urban league has been awarded a grant of $1,778,090 from Senior Service america inc. almost 90 percent of this grant â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â originally from the U.S. Department of labor (USDol) â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â will pay wages and benefits to at least 345 low-income older adults. these older adults will participate in the Senior community Service employment Program (ScSeP) a major program of the older americans act, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. administered by USDol, ScSeP is the only federal government program mandated to assist unemployed older adults seeking to rejoin the workforce. the adults live in alexander, alleghany, ashe, avery, Burke, caldwell, catawba, clevelor, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, lincoln, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very pleased to continue our support of the Winston-Salem Urban league for the ninth consecutive year,â&#x20AC;? said tony Sarmiento, Senior Service america executive director. the WinstonSalem Urban league has received this annual ScSeP grant since 2006.

While employed as ScSeP participants, the older workers are assigned to more than 120 local community, faithbased, and public agencies, including the Delta arts center, Jonesville Public library, hickory Museum of Burke county habitat for humanity, Southside health center, national association of Black Veterans, Goodwill industries of northwest nc, harrY Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outreach and the Salvation army. the

older workers receive on-the-job training to enhance their opportunities in the local job market.

Southside United health center is one of the nonprofits that the Urban league partners with to provide the staff support of a ScSeP participant. t o n y a McDaniel, executive administrator of Southside United health center, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;our mission is to improve health outcomes and overall wellness for our community. it Sutton would be an understatement to say, the opportunity to partner with the Urban league has been a great benefit to our organization. having ScSeP participants assist in our office is vital to our Federally Qualified health care centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success. With the support of the Urban league Senior community Services employment Program we are able to provide high quality, affordable, culturally competent comprehensive health care services.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many low-income older adults want and need paid work,â&#x20AC;? says tony Sarmiento, Senior Service america executive director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By serving their community, older workers receive renewed skills as well as renewed hope. older north carolinians are fortunate to be given the opportunity through ScSeP and the dedicated staff of the Winston-Salem Urban league.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Winston-Salem Urban league is

pleased to receive funding to continue tions in 16 states. administering the Senior community For more information, go to Service employment Program which pro- www.seniorserviceamerica.org, call (301) vides job readiness, skills training and job 578-8826, email tsarmiento@ssa-i.org, or placement for mature adults,â&#x20AC;? says twitter @tsarmiento22.

Patricia Sadler, Urban league ScSeP director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will serve 345 low income seniors again 8JOTUPO .VUVBM #VJMEJOH & 'JGUI 4U this year and the need for the program is evidenced by the seniors on the waiting list for 8JOTUPO 4BMFN 1PMJDF %FQBSUNFOU the program. employers are 4DIPPM 4VQQMZ (JWFBXBZ pleased with staff they hire through the program because they are well pre8FEOFTEBZ pared, dependable, experi"VHVTU enced and qualified for the job. the success of the pro B N gram is proven by the number of seniors who obtain unsubsidized employment and become financially stable.â&#x20AC;? about Senior Service america, inc.

Senior Service america, inc. (SSai) is a national nonprofit organization that provides civic engagement and employment opportunities to low-income older adults. as one of 15 national ScSeP grantees of the U.S. Department of labor, SSai is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, and provides more than $40 million annually to a diverse network of 80 local partner organiza-

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Rosa Lee Covington, also known as, Rosa L. Covington and Rosa Covington, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Rosa Lee Covington also known as, Rosa L. Covington and Rosa Covington, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P. O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27120-0802, on or before the 6th day of November 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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WILLIAM JEFFERY CARTER, Plaintiff, vs.

ALL VALLEY ACCEPTANCE COMPANY aka ALL VALLEY ACCEPTANCE CORP, and STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Defendants.

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TO: ALL VALLEY ACCEPTANCE COMPANY aka ALL VALLEY ACCEPTANCE CORP TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:

THE PLAINTIFF, WILLIAM JEFFERY CARTER, HAS FILED A COMPLAINT SEEKING CANCELLATION OF A LIEN ON A MOBILE HOME. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 22nd day of September, 2015, said date being forty (40) days from the first publication of this notice, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 7th day of August, 2015.

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BY: TAMARA A. FLEMING STATE BAR NO. 13493 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF TEN COURT SQUARE MOCKSVILLE, NC 27028 (336) 751-2171

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission 21st Street Basin – Phase 2 – South – Sewer Rehabilitation and Water Improvements Project

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 143-128 and 143-129, sealed Bids for the construction of the 21st Street Basin – Phase 2 – South – Sewer Rehabilitation and Water Improvements Project will be received by the City/County Purchasing Department, Room 16, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 until 2:00 PM local time on September 17, 2015, at which time, all Bids that have been duly received will be publically opened and read aloud. Bidders are hereby notified that they must be properly licensed as required by Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM local time on September 3, 2015 at the City Hall Building Room 16, 101 North Main St, WinstonSalem, North Carolina 27101. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss project. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is mandatory.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

The proposed work is generally described as follows:

SEWER Rehabilitate 6, 8, 10, and 12inch gravity mains via pipe bursting - Rehabilitate 8 and 12 inch gravity mains via Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining - Excavation and replacement of 6, 8, and 12 inch gravity mains with 8, 10, and 12 inch Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) - Reconnect service laterals after pipe bursting or excavation and replacement of main line reconnect service laterals following CIPP lining of main line - Install cleanouts on sewer service laterals - Clean and CCTV inspect sewer mains for future rehabilitation recommendations - Perform 6 point repairs up to 12 feet long on sewer mains - Replace manhole covers and frames - Site restoration, asphalt and concrete repair, etc.

WATER Replace cast iron water mains with new ductile iron water mains, along with associated appurtenances (valves, fittings, hydrants, etc.) - Make critical connections to existing water mains throughout the perimeter of the project area - Abandon existing water mains Replace, repair or reconnect residential water service connections and meter boxes - Site restoration, asphalt and concrete repair, etc.

Contractors may obtain bidding documents and plans on or after August 24, 2015 with a non-refundable payment of $150.00 for each set of plans and specifications. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Hydrostructures, P.A., 126 Commerce Court, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Point of Contact: Mr. Tom Stevens, (919) 542-5002 ext. 237 or email: Thomas.Stevens@hydrostructures.com.

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Bidding Documents may also be examined at the following locations: 1. Office of the City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, WinstonSalem, North Carolina 27101, (336) 727-2983;

2. ISqFt Plan Room, 4500 W. Lake Forest Drive, Suite 502, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (800) 364-2059

Neither Owner nor Engineer has any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of any Bidding Documents obtained from any source other than the Issuing Office. Obtaining these documents from any source other than the Issuing Office may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining these documents from any source other than the Issuing Office may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to the Bidding Documents that may be issued.

Compliance with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Special Conditions is required on this Contract. SRF requirements are included in the Bidding Documents. Also, compliance with the City/County Utility Commissions Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) program is required on this Contract. MBE/WBE program requirements are included in the Bidding Documents.

Instructions for submitting bids may be obtained by contacting Jerry Bates, City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, (336) 747-6939 or email (preferred): jerryjb@cityofws.org Jerry Bates, Purchasing Director

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Smith-Rowe, LLC, 639 Old US 52 South, Mount Airy, NC 27030 will be bidding the following project, August 26, 2015, at the Winston-Salem State University Campus Facilities Planning and Engineering Conference Room by the New Atlantic/WC Construction, a Joint Venture Construction Manager: Project SCO-ID 120999802 Location Winston-Salem State University Description North Entry Bridge, Road & Parking Lots

We are interested in your quotations for Reinforcing Steel Installation. A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. to discuss the proposed project.

Please call 336/789-8221 if you plan to attend this meeting. You may call in your quotes to our Mount Airy office at 336/789-8221, fax 336/789-6807, or email Frank Fulp at frank@smithrowe.com .

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