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THURSDAY, April 9, 2020

COVID-19 Response Fund grantees announced, questions raised The $1,062,000 grant was awarded to 15 local nonprofits

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Earlier this week the first grant recipients of the COVID-19 Response Fund, a partnership with the United Way of Forsyth County, were announced.

The $1,062,000 grant was awarded to 15 local nonprofits, but not everyone was happy about the announcement.

Less than 24 hours after the grantees were made public, several people who have experience working in the community started to question if the fund will provide necessary assistance for the people who need it the most.

The COVID-19 Response Fund was created through a partnership with United Way of Forsyth County, Winston-Salem Foundation, the City of Winston-Salem, and Forsyth County. The goal of the fund is to provide flexible resources for immediate, emerging, and long-term needs to local nonprofit organizations working with individuals and families in Forsyth County who are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus and the economic consequences of the outbreak. Since the COVID-19 Response Fund was officially launched on March 18, more than $3.3

million have been committed to the fund.

Those at odds with the COVID-19 Response Fund say organizers failed to work with leaders in the community who could have helped with the process. Several people in the community also questioned if some of the grantees deserved the funding.

Longtime Winston-Salem native and community activist Nakida McDaniel said, while their intentions were good, they failed to listen to the community and find out what their real needs are.

“I believe that we should have took a more critical look at the services needed and who can really help people,” McDaniel continued. “Our anchor institutions do not have the best reputations, even during normal times, and have poor relationships with community members after years of them talking down on them and turning them away for help.”

Many people are questioning if Union Baptist Church deserved the $50,000 they received from the fund. The funding is to be used to provide increased requests for food, clothing, and other essential resource needs for low-income single parents, seniors, and the homeless.

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After the first grantees of the COVID-19 Response Fuud were announced, several people came forward to voice their thoughts on Union Baptist Church receiving $50,000. want to be interviewed to would not operate this way NC, Winston-Salem Res- munity of nonprofits able discuss her comments, in with money coming from cue Mission, YWCA of to move quickly to provide Winston-Salem and For- these critical services to a very candid letter and other sources.”

Attempts to contact syth County. those most impacted.”

Facebook post discussIn the press release isApplications for the ing her thoughts on the Bishop Sir Walter Mack sued to The Chronicle earCOVID-19 Response and/or Union Baptist were fund, Arnita Miles said unsuccessful at the time of lier this week, Cindy GorFund are reviewed on a Bishop Sir Walter Mack, dineer, president and CEO rolling basis and grant desenior pastor at Union publication.

Other organizations of United Way of Forsyth cisions are made by repBaptist, only does charity “in-house,” meaning non- that received funding in- County, said the purpose resentatives from the City members rarely benefit clude: Bethesda Center of the grants is to support of Winston-Salem, Hanesfrom their charitable giv- for the Homeless, Can- non-profits in the commu- brands, Kate B. Reynolds cer Services, Inc., Crisis nity addressing the basic Chartable Trust, the Mining.

McDaniel said she be- Control Ministry Inc., needs. She said, “Priority isters’ Conference of Winlieved the $50,000 could Eliza’s Helping Hands, in this grantmaking has ston-Salem and Vicinity, have been used elsewhere, Inc., H.O.P.E. of Win- been given to nonprofits Reynolds American, Trutoo. “Union has a reputa- ston-Salem, Inc., Imprints addressing the basic needs ist, United Way of Forsyth tion of only taking care Cares, Legal Aid of North of community members – County, Wells Fargo, and of tithe paying members,” Carolina, Neighbors for for rent assistance, food The Winston-Salem FounBetter Neighborhoods, needs, help paying for reg- dation.

McDaniel said.

For more information “l’ve seen them turn Samaritan Ministries, Sec- ular medication, as well as people away in the past be- ond Harvest Food Bank of to support those who pro- or to apply for the grant, cause they weren’t mem- Northwest North Carolina, vide medical services and visit www.covid19forsyth. bers. I would hope they Inc., The Salvation Army, support. We are fortunate org.

Whole Man Ministries of to have such a strong com-

Zesto restaurant opens Zesto Market In response to the growing need for essential items that are flying off the shelves at grocery stores and supermarkets across the country, last month Zesto Burgers & Ice Cream launched Zesto Market, a new initiative to provide much needed items such as meat, vegetables, bread and more to those in need.

Located at 2600 New Walkertown Road, Zesto opened in May of 2018 after city native Algenon Cash organized an investment group to buy the File photo naming rights for the res- Zesto Burgers & Ice Cream officially launched Zesto Market to provide much needed items that are difficult to get from the grocery store. taurant that was popular in stocked due to the CO- cal residents feel like they the 1970s. When discuss- VID-19 pandemic, he saw can’t get at the grocery ing the decision to open a need and leaped into ac- store and especially in a community like East WinZesto Market, Cash said tion.

“We rolled it out and ston that is underserved by the plan is not to turn Zesto into a grocery store, but to started testing it before we not only restaurants, but be a resource to the com- starting talking about it of- also underserved by gromunity. ficially,” Cash said. “Re- cery stores in general.”

He said after notic- ally just looking more so After testing the busiing how stores have been to be a resource on those ness model, Zesto Market struggling to keep shelves supplemental items that lo- officially launched about

two weeks ago. The market offers chicken tenderloin, chicken wings, chicken breast, pork tenderloin, bacon, ground beef, mixed vegetables, milk, eggs, paper towels and toilet tissue.

The items are being sold at reasonable prices and come from U.S. Foods, the second largest distributor in the country. U.S. Foods provides raw meats and other items listed on the Zesto menu.

Cash said although he’s taking a risk selling in bulk, it’s something he’s willing to do to ensure people can access the items they need.

“Basically we’re taking the product that we normally bring in in bulk to produce our menu and we just agreed to sell those items at a bulk price,” he said. “What people don’t realize is that when I sell it in bulk like that, I’m not really selling it at a good margin like I do on my menu ... so we’re eeking out a little bit of money, but we’re not making the

kind of money people think we’re making. I’m taking a little risk on my own by selling the product in bulk and not hoarding it like some other restaurants.”

Although it was launched to provide a resource during these uncertain times, Cash mentioned that the Zesto Market may continue after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided.

“I honestly think it’s something we will continue to do,” Cash said. “It was something we did because all the grocery stores were having mass shortages and East Winston is already underserved when it comes to grocery stores, so we just wanted to give people a supplemental option.”

Zesto Market purchases must be pre-ordered. To see a complete list of items and prices or to place an order, visit “Zesto Burgers & Ice Cream” on Facebook.

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Top Teens of America WS Chapter on the Impact of COVID-19 SUBMITTED ARTICLE

On March 14 during a rehearsal prior to the Scholarship Gala, the Top Teens of America Winston Salem Chapter participants were all astonished, disappointed and shocked when they received an email stating that WSFCS had cancelled classes for the next two weeks. This news came while both Teens and Ladies were preparing for a fun-filled Evening of Elegance with families of 18 teens and their escorts who were preparing for their annual scholarship gala banquet. Normally, the Top Teens of America WS Chapter members would continue to volunteer with UNCF, March of Dimes, St. Jude’s, a charity golf event, and close the year attending a church service followed by a ceremony presenting the seniors with scholarships and cords.

The events that have attracted noble and positive teens are now cancelled or postponed.

Top Teens co-advisor and educator, Lady La’Trenda Boyd-Gordon, conversed with the Top Ladies of Distinction W-S Chapter’s president, Lady Barbara Stowe, and Lady Joyce Leak, TLOD’s public relations chair, and they decided to have the Top Teens’ senior students write their personal thoughts, opinions and personal feelings of how COVID-19 has impacted their senior year of high school. Lady La’Trenda reminded them that they were not STUCK at home, but rather SAFE at home, with an opportunity to contribute memoirs that would be a part of global history. Here is what each Top Teen Senior had to sa y:

Teen Najashi “Shi” Belcher (Walkertown High School). COVID-19 has changed my view on how I wanted the last few months of my senior year to end. I wanted to take part in all the senior activities - the senior picnic, prom, senior assassins, awards day, possibly graduation too, and so much more. Now I cannot finish out the year with many friends since we’re all on quarantine and doing eLearning. However, taking classes online is something that I’m accustomed to since I have dual enrollment classes through Forsyth Technical Community College. Besides the fact that I have been accepted into 25 colleges and universities stretching from coast to coast, North and South, this virus has provided me with a little more time to narrow that list down. But collecting the materials for scholarships has been an additional challenge because schools are closed and most recommendations must be sealed and signed for it to be valid. Outside of the school environment, everything is shut down.

Malls, movie theaters, barbershops, theme parks, gyms, weight rooms are all closed. It’s hard trying to adjust to a life that was

once filled with things to do and places to be every day. Above all, I sympathize for the senior spring sport athletes because they barely started their season, something they won’t be able to get back at all. Although we may be at a time of odds, we must just seize the moment and know that this class of 2020 is stronger and optimistic and undefeatable than ever!

Teen Jordynn Foster (West Forsyth High School). How is COVID-19 affecting me?

How are you feeling? Are you okay? These are the questions that I keep getting asked. I will tell you how I feel. At first, I was angry, mad and upset. My senior year was cut short.

For four years, I have been preparing for MY SENIOR YEAR only to have it swept away. My senior prom is canceled. My graduation is potentially going to be online. I will not get to see my friends from school until summer or even later. I knew the quarantine was going to be bad; I just didn’t think it would be this bad. All my teachers made it seem like everything was going to be fine. That’s the difference between them and myself; they’re optimists and I’m a realist. I am dealing with and content with the fact that I will not have a Senior Prom, Awards Day or any other senior activities.

I am more concerned that I will not have a graduation. I have worked way too hard not to walk across that stage and get my diploma. So, to answer your question, this COVID-19 has turned MY LIFE upside down.

Teen Jaden Baldwin (Mt. Tabor High School).

I am in my senior year of high school and everything I knew as my “Normal Life” no longer exists.

Life was moving forward and I was counting down to my graduation on Saturday, June 13, 2020. About three weeks ago, everything changed due to the coronavirus. This virus originated in Wuhan, China. Each day, the national news portrayed increasing numbers of people dying. Initially, I did not pay much attention to it. As days progressed and the virus was spreading all over the world, the nation was informed that there was a deadly pandemic occurring. What in the world???

Who had ever heard of the coronavirus? Well, as more people started dying in the United States and North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper signed an executive order that closed all North Carolina schools until May 15, 2020. Ini-

tially, I was disappointed that I no longer would see most of my friends. My senior class probably will not have a senior prom or graduation ceremony. Of course, I was looking forward to walking across the stage at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum like my cousins.

The online schooling is getting better. Initially, I had some Internet issues, but they have been resolved. I am used to sitting in a classroom and interactive teaching. Life seems a little weird because you cannot go inside of the banks or eat dinner in the restaurants. We must practice social distancing, whereby all people must remain six feet apart. I cannot go to the YMCA and play basketball or go swimming. Yes, life is different. Due to COVID-19, I was not able to attend the Charlotte Hornet vs L.A. Lakers basketball game on my recent birthday.

My family and I were not able to eat at the Cheesecake Factory in Charlotte, North Carolina. I hope that the coronavirus disappears just like it appeared. I am sure EVERYONE is ready for his or her lives to return to normal.

Teen Lashayla Stephens (West Forsyth High School). Yes, it’s true that COVID-19 has altered my plans for senior year and I will admit that it’s taken a little getting used to. Online school has been a new and interesting experience for most of us and has presented a challenge in some ways. I am sad that I won’t be able to attend senior prom or spend time with my classmates for the rest of the year, but I am hoping that by taking necessary precautions, we can slow the spread and maintain the health of the community.

In the meantime, I have taken to perfecting my craft and spending time on creating artwork as a destress activity.

closer to graduation, I still don’t know what to expect. But I’m still excited for my new journey. Even though I’ve been bored, I always turn the bad into good. I’ve been spending more time with my parents and realizing how grateful I am. But also thinking of ways of how I can make up for everything! So, to all my seniors out there, my advice to you is to stay positive and hopefully everything will be okay!

Teen Brania Higgs (Atkins Academic and Technology High School). As a senior in 2020, the coronavirus has heavily affected my last potentially memorable moments. Although I graduated in January, I won’t be able to have my senior prom night. Prom night is the one night you can dress up, take pictures, and party with your classmates. I have great empathy for all the seniors who missed their junior prom expecting another chance.

This virus has interfered with many spring sports and activities. It prohibited many athletes from playing a sport they love which could have been their last time. I hope and pray this does not affect graduation.

Graduation is the most important event of all. I’ve worked hard for 13 years and I deserve to walk across the stage. If we all practice social distancing and clean procedures, we can beat this virus and give my class their senior year back.

Teen Ryann Stephens (Atkins Academic and Technology High School). The coronavirus has left a big impact on me and it has me curious about what will happen next with this being my senior year.

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Teen Aaliyah Foskey (East Forsyth High School). The COVID-19 is a global health crisis that is impacting all of us in ways that are unimaginable. For me as a high school senior, the crisis is surreal. My friends and I are heading in separate directions, and we no longer get to cherish our moments together.

It’s disappointing getting the news that everything we looked forward to and anticipated with happiness will not happen. No senior prom, track season is over, no more dance practices, or doing any of the things I enjoy. There’s so much uncertainty.

Everything happened so fast, emotions everywhere. As it gets

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Cow Who provides a healthy alternative to traditional milk

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

After going without his beloved Crunch Berries for over a year, local chef and cereal connoisseur Antonnio Rickard found a way to enjoy his favorite cereal while still staying away from all the preservatives and chemicals known to be in traditional cow’s milk, by making his own nut-based milk.

“I stopped eating cereal after I figured out what the FDA was allowing in the cow milk to be OK for us to consume ... I stopped eating cereal completely, but I’m a huge fan of cereal so I was having like withdrawals,” Rickard laughed while speaking with The Chronicle last week.

“I think I went maybe a year and a half, maybe two years without eating it because I didn’t want the cow’s milk.”

He said push came to shove, and he started doing his research on nut-based milk and one day he made

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Cow Who offers nut-based milks in many flavors. and adding flavor for taste.

Rickard said what sets Cow Who products apart from others is the freshness and the passion he puts into it. Rickard, who said he started cooking in his grandmother’s kitchen at a young age, says he’s a firm believer in putting passion and love into everything you do.

“I take my food personal,” Rickard said.

“You’re mental, you’re energy and everything that you do goes into what you’re doing regardless of

a point where I can create jobs, that would be phenomenal because I’ve always believed in giving back.”

For more information or to place an order, visit Cow Who on Facebook or CowWho_NC on Instagram.

Antonnio Rickard a batch of almond milk.

Rickard said his first batch wasn’t the best, but he kept practicing and eventually he perfected the process.

After experimenting with walnuts, Rickard shared his creation on social media and the response was amazing.

Rickard started receiving dozens of messages from people wanting to buy the milk and Cow Who was born.

“I just kept making it and kept making it and eventually I tried walnuts to see if it was going to be anything different ... so I had to create a different formula to use those type of nuts, but it all started with me not wanting to eat cereal with cow milk,” Rickard continued. “I was just making milk for myself and I just posted it on social media. I never knew the demand that it was in, a lot of people wanted it.”

Rickard, who has been in the food industry for 14 years, said once he saw the demand was there and with COVID-19 causing people to stock up on items like milk, he felt it was the perfect time to launch the business. Rickard said he saw it as an opportunity to make an honest living while also helping the community stay healthy.

Nut-based milks are similar to skim milk because they are designed to resemble cow’s milk without the dairy. A study completed by healthline. com shows almond milk has 110 less calories than whole milk and 60 less calories than 1 percent milk.

Basic almond milk is made by blending raw nuts with fresh water before straining the milk, using a milk bag or cheesecloth

what industry you’re in. So if I’m in a positive mood, if I got great energy, if my vibration is high, then my food is going to come out how I’m feeling. If I’m in a bad mood, then my food is going to come out not so good because my mentality is not where it needs to be … so when I’m in the kitchen cooking or making milk, I try to always bring the positive energy because it will be reflected in the final product.”

Since the initial test run with classic vanilla almond and walnut milk, Rickard has also tried apple cinnamon walnut milk, strawberry macadamia milk, blueberry lavender Brazil nut milk, banana nut bread milk, and several others. Just last week, Rickard added pecan and strawberry almond to the menu. Within an hour of posting the pecan milk on social media, Rickard said he was sold out. The Cow Who hashtag is also taking off on social media platforms. Several customers have even posted videos encouraging others to try the milk. “It humbles me even more to know that I can give the community a healthy alternative,” Rickard said.

“I’m very humbled and shocked that it took off as fast as it did because I wasn’t expecting it at all.

Like I said, I made it for me, but word got out and things just got crazy from there.”

When asked about the future of Cow Who, Rickard said his goal is to be sold in all major grocery stores and have the ability to create jobs for others.

“Five years from now, I definitely want to be in all the major grocery stores and if I can get to

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events like prom and graduation, but I’m worried that it won’t happen now with everything that is going on. However, the situation has helped me with patience and value.

Teen Jhanee’ Welch (Parkland Magnet High School). COVID-19 has taken away the remainder of my senior activities, such as awards day, prom, and possibly even graduation ceremony. It makes me feel like the 13 years of school I just accomplished weren’t important. And to others, it may not seem like a big deal, but the thought of not being able to walk across a stage and get my diploma crosses my mind every day of this school closure break. I’ve tried to stay positive though, as this outbreak has allowed

for me to spend more time with my family and take a break from the stress of senior year.

Teen Gregory Gordon (Atkins Academic and Technology High School). The coronavirus has definitely had an impact on my life. It has been changed completely. I am currently a senior in high school and I am curious to see what will happen with our graduation ceremony.

On a more positive note, we can all use this period to spend time with our families.

Unintended consequences of face mask protection.

Teen Trinity Barr (Walkertown High School). With COVID-19, I believe that the positive part is that people are getting time for themselves and time to fix things while in their households.

The negative things I would say about it is my senior year. It is completely over due to this virus. I can’t participate in my senior activities and possibly not walk across the stage. I just hope that what God is doing is for the best!

Teen Joshua McCravey (Walkertown High School). “Negativity - the expression of criticism of or pessimism about something.” With the tragic events of the coronavirus, it has many effects on my life and current situation in different ways, but not the ways they are usually presented by most teenagers. Yes, I

am mad and angry about the fact all senior activities like prom and graduation may not happen. But how I am really affected is in the way that I see my peers and the people around me.

In some cases, for many people, this has brought out the kind-hearted nature in many people, but to me, in my eyes and using my perspective, I have seen that people are oftentimes simple-minded and often act out of their negative emotions and tendencies at times of great need. Yes, there is a lot of love spread around, but in the same vein, there is a lot of nastiness being shown at this time, from the president to the casual people I see on Twitter and Instagram.

I think we need to spread more love in a time like this, and less hate, for our own sakes.

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(Parkland Magnet High School). When I first heard about the virus, I wasn’t too worried. I would wake up, go to school and come back home. It was my normal schedule. Like any other senior, I was excited for upcoming events.

Prom was in two months and graduation was on its way. I was excited to make my last few memories with my friends. It wasn’t until the afternoon before my scholarship ball that I heard from a friend that the North Carolina governor had said, “N.C. schools shall be closed for two weeks.” I still wasn’t worried, I was happy. Happy because I didn’t have school, but something would change that within those two weeks. I still didn’t know the full capacity of COVID-19. I knew it was a pandemic, but I didn’t know how contagious and fast growing it was. I would watch CNN and our local news channels to be informed about COVID-19. The more and more I was informed, the more I worried. I worried about my grandmother, who works in healthcare and is in the category of being affected. It hit home for me. The United States President Donald Trump implemented social distancing until April 30 and the North Carolina Governor pushes the date of go-

ing back to school to May 15th. Many of my friends were sad and so was I. We knew our prom was canceled, something we all were looking forward to, but something else was in the back of our minds - graduation. We have worked 13 years for this moment. A moment that we knew our parents were finally proud of us. A moment that could be ripped away so easily if we don’t take the proper precautions of the stay-at-home and social distancing orders. To my class of 2020, we will be OK! We will conquer and be strong!

Teen Maurice Cager (Mt. Tabor High School).

I feel like my senior year got ruined because of this COVID-19 virus. There were many things my school planned for us seniors, but now we can’t do those things because of this virus.

Using tele-med technology becoming more popular with seniors

BY JUDIE HOLCOMB-PACK THE CHRONICLE

With the stay-at-home order and the increasing spread of COVID-19, many healthcare professionals are encouraging their patients to connect with them via tele-med technology. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, are now covering the cost of visits with a healthcare provider via telephone or computer as a way to provide patient care.

The Chronicle recently spoke via phone with Dr. Ahunna Okwubunka-Anyim, a board certified family medicine practitioner with Iora Primary Care.

Dr. Okwubunka-Anyim said that they have seen an increase in the use of tele-med services as more patients become familiar with the technology.

In a recent email from Jay LaMotte, marketing and communications manager at Iora Primary Care, LaMotte noted that although “virtual visits may change how you meet with your doctor, there is so much your provider can do to help you by phone or even video. Whether to help advise on care practices and health regimens, help you maintain yours or your loved one’s health as a caregiver, or just answer any questions or concerns you may have. The goal is to provide patients the best possible care, while keeping patients safe and mini-

mizing their risk of exposure to the (COVID-19) virus through virtual visits by phone, or in some cases, video appointments, rather than in person.

“Virtual care means you will have access to your doctor via phone, video, and/or text message. You have the ability to chat with a provider when it’s convenient for you. Instead of going to urgent care or the emergency room, you can get high quality healthcare from the comfort of your own home. Not only will you get the help you need, but you will avoid a busy waiting room and minimize your exposure to potentially harmful germs.”

Dr. Okwubunka-Anyim has been surprised by the reception patients have had with tele-med.

She said, “Even those who were skeptical at first find that they like the ease with which they can speak with their care provider without leaving home.” Iora’s care coordinators walk patients Submitted photo through the initial process Dr. Ahunna Okwubunka-Anyim connects with a patient via computer. of accessing tele-med services so they can easily exacerbate other health ing or taking deep breaths, fected with the COVID-19 connect with their doctor issues, including depres- calling friends or family, virus will experience mild when a need arises. sion. Dr. Okwubunka- or other activities that they to moderate symptoms; The Chronicle asked Anyim encourages people find enjoyable. She espe- however, people over the Dr. Okwubunka-Anyim who are feeling anxious cially encouraged people age of 65 or who have how her patients were or depressed to call and to eat well-balanced meals chronic health issues are at dealing with the stress of discuss their anxiety with and to avoid alcohol. Dur- a higher risk of getting the adhering to the stay-at- their health care provider. ing these uncertain times, disease. Dr. Okwubunkahome order. She noted that She also recommended it is even more important Anyim said the recomthe coronavirus pandemic that people take a break for people to take good mended treatment is to rehas caused many people from watching news and care of themselves. main isolated at home and to experience anxiety and find things to do that help According to the World treat fever and body aches it is increasing seniors’ them relax, such as taking Health Organization, most with a pain reliever such as social isolation, which can a walk outside, meditat- people who become in- acetaminophen, and cough

syrup or medication as needed for cough. Rest is essential, as well as drinking plenty of fluids. She stressed that it is important that you call your primary care provider if you suspect you may have the virus. Calling in advance will allow your provider to ensure you get the right care without risking the health of other patients or health care providers. Unless it is a life-threatening emergency, it is important to not just walk into an urgent care facility, an emergency room, or your provider’s office, in order to minimize exposure to yourself. In the case you do experience trouble breathing or are in need of emergency assistance, call 911 and notify the dispatcher that you may have COVID-19.

Dr. OkwubunkaAnyim has a passion for empowering and improving the health of patients through building relationships with open, honest and transparent communication. Prior to joining Iora, Dr. Okwubunka-Anyim worked as a staff physician at the Veterans Affairs VA Health Care Center Kernersville.

Contact your healthcare provider for information on the tele-med services they offer. For more information or to schedule a virtual appointment at Iora Primary care, call 336-355-4635 or visit: http://www.iorawinstonsalem.com.

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Will there be a new directive after the April 30th deadline?

Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist Optimistically, after the coronavirus started in the United States of America, April 13 was the date given whereby we would get back to normal. The White House at the time downplayed COVID-19 and thus gave us hope of a quick recovery. However, medical experts and even some of us thought otherwise.

In retrospect, was this date ever realistic? There were some school systems that used it as a re-

turn date as well. If you get COVID-19 from being around people, how could schools reconvene so soon? Maybe by saying April 13, it would give the business community hope of reopening. And it could have been used as a temporary boost to the stock market. As we see now, it was false hope and unrealistic.

Now, April 30 is the new deadline. We should stay at home and continue to practice all protocols.

I think this new timeline will give us a light at the end of the tunnel. However, I would not be totally surprised if we had another deadline that extended into the middle or end of May. Some of us have hard heads when it comes to this

new deadline. We are still gathering in large groups without considering the deadly consequences. We think we are immune from dying. Wrong.

That type of behavior is outrageous and the police are making arrests, as they should. Let us encourage our fellow citizens to follow the rules and to adhere to the law.

The concept of social distancing is becoming a way of life for us. Now there are some songs about social distancing. One of them has really resonated with me. The artist is Kevon Carter and the title of the song is simply “Social Distancing.” He sings: “Social distancing, six feet away. If you see me at the store, just wave at me.”

Check it out. You will be

glad you did.

In addition to social distancing, many people have started to wear masks and gloves to shop and to get gas. These tools work, so if you are in the position to get them, then do so.

There are pro-athletes who are sponsoring food and protective gear drives.

Stephon Marbury, former Knicks basketball player now living and coaching in China, recently donated 10 million masks to New York City. Marbury said, “I’ve lost loved ones to this invisible monster. I have a cousin who died yesterday.” Other pro-athletes like Demario Davis, Drew Brees and JJ Redick have also contributed their resources to help fight this disease.

American life as we

know it has changed.

There are fewer people on the streets and on the roads. Malls have closed and restaurants only have take-out service. Grocery stores and drug stores are still open, albeit with limited hours. Walmart and Target are now limiting the number of people who can go into their stores at one time.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) is now recommending that we wear masks and gloves when we are in the public square. We are living in unprecedented times. The coronavirus will be a topic of conversation for years to come.

At this very second, we need prayer. We need city leaders to announce a day or days of prayer so

that we can pray together at the same time. We need states to do the same. Faith leaders need to coordinate these efforts with the appropriate people at each level. America needs a national day or days of prayer. Let us make this happen.

When prayers go up, blessings come down. We need a blessing right now.

James B. Ewers Jr., Ed.D., is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired college administrator and can be reached at ewers. jr56@yahoo.com.

Incarceration, detention, and Covid-19 Andrew Moss Guest Columnist Recently I sat in on a livestreamed town hall sponsored by the school of public health at a large university in my state. The town hall’s purpose was to answer viewers’ questions about Covid-19: how to understand the pandemic, what to expect, how to stay healthy and safe. At the end, the moderator, the dean of the school, asked his fellow participants (epidemiologists, biostatisticians, infectious disease specialists) what they wanted viewers to take away from the program, and two or three referred to Covid-19 as a “wake-up call,” an alarm bell calling attention to the long-term defunding of public health systems in America, and the profound lack of preparedness for a catastroph-

ic public health emergency of this kind.

The town hall succeeded in getting these points across, but a wake-up call like this should also alert us to other issues, particularly the deep-seated forms of social dysfunction that have long plagued America. The pandemic, for example, has sharpened the focus on systemic injustices underlying our criminal justice system, our prisons, and our immigration system. America has the largest number of incarcerated people in the world, and even before the pandemic, many of these 2.3 million individuals were confined in facilities notoriously detrimental to physical and mental health. As Covid-19 finds its way behind prison walls, they are now particularly vulnerable to the spread of the disease. Without sufficient physical distance, restricted in many cases from using sanitizers, and lacking adequate access to soap and water, incarcerated people are living in facilities that are incubators

and amplifiers of infection – what the president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners called “petri dishes.”

Hundreds of cases of Covid-19 have now been confirmed in jails and prisons across the country, and both inmates and employees have been infected. According to a New York Times report, the Riker’s Island jail complex in New York City alone had 167 reported cases as of March 23. As a result of the rapid spread of the disease, many jail and prison systems are attempting to reduce their incarcerated populations with early releases (particularly for nonviolent crimes), and many prosecutors are reconsidering low-level cases that would otherwise land individuals in jail and subject them to exposure.

Similarly, calls for the release of people confined in immigration detention facilities have intensified. Judges in several states have ordered the release of small

numbers of immigrants because these individuals have been particularly at risk for infection by Covid-19. In California, federal judge Dolly M. Gee ordered the government to “make continuous efforts” to release thousands of migrant children held in detention. Judge Gee’s order came on the heels of a report that four migrant children held in a facility in New York tested positive for the virus.

What’s significant is that the initiatives to release both prisoners and immigrants from incarceration are intensifying simultaneously, often at the behest of the same groups. There has been a growing recognition, certainly in a state like California, which has the second-largest prison system in the country, that mass incarceration and immigration detention have impacted individuals and communities in devastating ways – and this recognition has long preceded the outbreak of the pandemic.

In recent years, activists and legislators in California have worked to slowly reverse the powerful forces leading to incarceration and detention. Last August, for example, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, which oversees the largest jail system in the country, cancelled a $1.7 billion contract to replace the men’s central jail facility. Activists had long pushed for this action, arguing that funds should go instead to community resources and services. Two months later, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill mandating a phase-out of the for-profit detention centers in the state.

These were significant and hopeful indicators of the state’s shift to decarceration, but resistance, particularly from the Trump administration, has remained tenacious. The administration, for example, found a technical loophole in the state’s phase-out of the for-profit detention facilities, and it

now has the capacity to renew the contracts for those facilities for up to 15 years. Meanwhile, despite the pandemic, ICE agents have continued to sow fear by conducting raids in immigrant communities.

The pandemic is indeed a wake-up call on many levels, but it would be a mistake not to acknowledge the stark choices it is placing before us with ever-greater clarity. Will we continue addressing our social and economic problems with resources poured into militarized policing, surveillance, and incarceration, or can we rise to a renewed and reimagined sense of community? Can we envision governance intended not for social control and social exclusion, but rather for the benefit of well-being for all?

said the situation was under control, but by late March he acknowledged that it was “objectively impossible” to stop the virus from spreading. The mayor of Moscow and a group of doctors pointed out that the official, very low infection figures were greatly underreported. (As of April 1, Russia is reporting about 2,700 cases of COVID-19 and only 24 deaths.) Putin postponed a vote scheduled for April on a referendum that would endorse the constitutional change.

Moscow is now under self-isolation rules. Just so happens that postponement, coupled with regulations to restrict public

gatherings, also prevents people from protesting the referendum. Other new laws allow the authorities to monitor people’s movements.

The situation is tailormade for Putin to declare himself the commanderin-chief in a war on COVID-19, just as Trump, Xi, and Orbán have done. After all, who but Putin can lead Russia forever?

You say it can’t happen here?

Andrew Moss, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is an emeritus professor (English, Nonviolence Studies) at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Putin forever!

Mel Gurtov Guest Columnist One trait dictators have in common: They believe in ruling for life. And since they’re dictators, they can count on supporters to echo their ambition and push for laws to ensure eternal control. We’re seeing this scenario play out in Hungary under Viktor Orban, China under Xi Jinping, Turkey under Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and

Russia under Vladimir Putin. (Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu is a wannabe lifer; his case is pending.)

All these men have seized on COVID-19 as an opportunity to intensify repression and further weaken checks on their authority. Here’s the Russia story so far.

In an obviously choreographed move, Putin gave the go-ahead to a constitutional change that would allow him to serve another two terms after his current term expires in 2024. “I’m sure the time will come when the highest presidential authority in Russia will not be, as they say, so personified

— not so bound up in a single person,” Putin said.

“But that is how all of our past history came together and we cannot, of course, disregard this.” Of course not; “stability” in leadership is key. Who would disagree? After all, didn’t Stalin rule until his death?

Why shouldn’t Putin have lifetime tenure, like Stalin or, more recently, Xi Jinping?

Putin’s thinly veiled initiative to ensure his continuation in power follows the traditional model of dictators. First, you modestly deflect “popular demand” that you consider staying in office. Then you show interest, but say it’s

up to your legislature and the courts to make the call.

Your lackeys respond by saying “society” requires a strong leader, and put in place a new law that opens the way to leader-for-life.

Finally, you consent: As Putin said, two terms for a president are enough, but not now, when Russia faces so many “threats.” Ah, there you have it: national security.

Then a pandemic sweeps across the world, and while it brings unanticipated problems, it also provides an opportunity for autocrats to redouble their claim to absolute rule. In Russia, as in the U.S., China, and other countries, Putin initially

Mel Gurtov, syndicated by “PeaceVoice,” is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University and blogs at “In the Human Interest.”

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Dr. Dana Carthron shares facts, dispels myths about COVID-19

BY BUSTA BROWN FOR THE CHRONICLE

Please take this very seriously! Superstar celebrities such as actor Idris Elba and his wife, pop singer Pink, NBA superstars Donovan Mitchell and teammate Rudy Gobert, just to name a few, have all tested positive for COVID-19. Add to that the many cases here in North Carolina and well over a million cases worldwide.

Yet, during a recent visit at the grocery store, I couldn’t believe my eyes. There were maybe five customers wearing masks and a lot less wearing gloves.

What was even more alarming was the less than six feet of social distancing and people engaging in conversation with strangers.

There were customers touching fruit and vegetables with their bare hands and then putting them back in the pile, as if the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t exist.

I read and watch the news for daily updates and it’s gotten my attention. For that reason, Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover and I decided to interview Dr. Dana Carthron on our radio show, “Your Health Matters.” We learned some life-saving information and also some life-threatening myths were dispelled that are circulating on social media.

Dr. Dana Carthron is a nurse practitioner and faculty member at The University of Michigan in the division of public health, which is in the College of Human Medicine and also the College of Nursing. She’s also a good friend of Health Sciences at WinstonSalem State University.

“I don’t think everyone understands the magnitude of what’s going on,” said Dr. Carthron. “A lot of people aren’t taking this pandemic seriously, and it’s time that we start,” she continued.

Dr. Carthron reviewed the symptoms, for those who may not be aware. “It starts off with a cough that can become unmanageable. Then you get a fever, we’re talking over 101 (degrees).

It gets progressive, major fatigue and headaches. Some people have a stomachache. The big thing is differentiating it from the flu. The flu is a rapid onset, but the coronavirus takes a little bit

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of time. So you could be exposed today, but it might be a week before you get any symptoms. And you’re most contagious when you are exhibiting symptoms, so you have to be super careful,” said Dr. Carthron.

According to the CDC, anyone exposed to COVID-19 should self-quarantine for 14 days. Asked when it’s safe to come out of quarantine, Dr. Carthron replied, “After the 14 days, if you don’t have symptoms, then you’re OK.” Dr. Whitt-Glover asked: how do we know if we’re exposed to someone with the virus if they weren’t tested? Dr. Carthron’s answer is why we need to take this stay-at-home order more seriously. She said, “You don’t know if someone has the virus, that’s why it’s important to stay home. … When you stay at home, you can monitor yourself to see if you have any symptoms. When we’re out in public, everyone’s elbow to elbow and that’s extremely dangerous, because you have no clue who has what or touched what. If someone coughs, the virus could float around in the air for two to three hours, and you can contract it by inhaling,” Dr. Carthron said.

She also mentioned that the virus could last 24 hours on cardboard and 9 hours on metal.

I asked Dr. Carthron if I should continue to allow my son to play outside with his friends.

“No! Absolutely not! But you don’t have to keep children in the house, because we want them to get that exercise and some fresh air. However, they don’t need to play with anyone other than

who’s living in the home. The reason I say that, you don’t know what’s going on in your neighbor’s house. They could be the cleanest people on the planet, but they can bring the virus home,” she replied.

I had to teach my seven-yearold Nate how to social distance himself from our neighbor’s children, and that was extremely difficult. We live in a cul-de-sac and our neighborhood is one big happy family, so it’s tough to stay away. I asked another doctor at Novant Health if my neighbors and I should begin social distancing. “No matter how long or how well you know your neighbors, you must practice social distancing from each other,” he replied.

Dr. Crathron added, “It’s time to teach our children some old school games like Jaxx, marbles, and even spades,” and all we all laughed. She continued, “We have to be creative in order to be safe and stay healthy and alive.”

She also added, “If you’re dating, no more booty calls. Find other ways.”

I love Dr. Crathron’s raw and very real approach because this is extremely serious and we need more health professionals like her. Dr. Whitt-Glover got real as well. “I was at the grocery store and a good friend of mine approached me to give me a hug.

It was his natural inclination because I hadn’t seen him in a while. He tried to give me the fist bump, and I was like, you better take this elbow.” Of course, we cracked up laughing.

Dr. Carthron expanded on why we must take social distancing with the utmost urgency. “I have friends in Flint, Michigan, who are in the hospital, and two friends with family members that have died from the coronavirus.

These are people that didn’t travel out of state or even in the same circle. And it’s happening every day,” said Dr. Carthron.

She shared her new normal: “I keep hand sanitizer with me at all times, it’s like a gun in a holster. That is my weapon, because when you insert your credit or debit card, touch money, groceries, anything, you must protect yourself. If you go to the park to give your children some exercise, wear gloves and wipe everything down. Protect your

children. When you get back in your car, wipe everything down.

And you must hand wash as well, at least 20-30 seconds.”

Dr. Whitt-Glover added how important it is to wipe everything down before you go inside your home, “… because the people inside will touch what you bring in, and we don’t want to put our families at risk.” She asked Dr. Crathron why everyone can’t get tested, so we know who has the virus and who doesn’t. She answered, “We don’t have enough test kits. Remember, it’s not just in the United States, this is worldwide.” She also shared how people are tested. “The test looks simple initially, because you see this beautiful little Q-Tip, but it’s super long and it feels like it’s going into your brain. But don’t let that throw you off. If you have the symptoms, you do need to get tested, so let’s get it done.

But before you decide to get tested, you really need to talk to your (health care) provider, because the hospitals and testing sites are overly crowded,” she said.

Dr. Whitt-Glover added, “If you go get tested, it’s very crowded and you’ll be elbow to elbow with people that are positive, and you might not have it then, but …” Dr. Carthron said anyone that is on immunosuppressive drugs and older adults are at a higher risk to contract the COVID-19 virus. If you think you have the symptoms, avoid going outside and exposing others. Instead, schedule virtual visits with your doctor. That will lower your risk of you contracting the virus as well.

Now, let’s talk about some of the myths we hear that can cure COVID-19. If you drink warm liquids, gurgle with Listerine, get out in the sun ... “None of that’s true! Lysol is good to use to disinfect your house, but once the virus is inside your system, it won’t have any affect. And if sunlight killed the virus, why are we asked to stay inside? Come on! So, please be careful when you hear these myths and check with your health care provider and the CDC website before you do anything,” said Dr. Crathron.

There’s also a rumor that black people can’t contract the virus and Dr. Carthron’s response hit home, “Everyone I know that has

the virus or died from it are all black. The biggest jump in cases is in Wade County, which is near Detroit, Michigan. And it’s also not true that if you’re healthy, the virus can’t kill you,” she said.

Dr. Carthron added that black men don’t visit their doctors as often as we should. Dr. Carthron said the best way to prevent illnesses such as high blood pressure, kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, is for us black men to visit our doctor more often. If you have any of these illnesses, most doctors will prescribe immunosuppressive drugs that put you at a higher risk to contract COVID-19. So you owe it to yourself to get educated, because your health matters.

Even our children are learning inaccurate information about the virus. Dr. Whitt-Glover said that her son told her he’s not a baby or an old person, so he doesn’t have to worry about contracting the coronavirus. Fortunately, his mom corrected that myth, but not all children have parents who are educated about COVID-19 or health in general.

The last question we asked Dr. Carthron is, why do some people contract the virus and some don’t? “Not everyone will contract the virus or develop symptoms when they’re exposed, and there’s no evidence to why as of yet. But they still can infect someone else,” she said.

She also shared that this isn’t the time to visit family members or have neighborhood barbeques.

And, if you’re dropping off food to your elderly neighbors or relatives, leave it at the door. Now, let’s end this with some fun facts! They tell us to take 20-30 seconds to wash our hands. So, what’s some 30-second songs to sing while washing? Mine is Stevie Wonder’s “Some Day at Christmas,” which is ironic because I don’t celebrate holidays.

Dr. Whitt-Glover’s is “Cash Money Taking Over for the 99.” And Dr. Carthron’s is 50 Cent, “P.I.M.P”. The ladies with Ph.D.’s love the MC’s.

Don’t forget to listen to “Your Health Matters” with Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover and me on Mondays at 7 p.m. on WSNC 90.5 or online at https//wsncradio.org/.

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes offers ‘a new way of community’ through FCA Virtual #FCAvirtual seizes opportunity of new reality of off-site ministry and builds momentum in this digital era

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The global coronavirus outbreak has cancelled sports seasons at all levels and has forced people worldwide to engage together without meeting together.

In the middle of such constantly changing times, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www.fca.org) acknowledges there are a few things that stay the same: God’s Word, our call to be disciples who make disciples, and our need to grow in our faith.

For 65 years, FCA has been engaged in sports ministry, constantly innovating to effectively reach the changing landscape coaches and athletes experience. Therefore, FCA is introducing FCA Virtual, an online and social media initiative to rally coaches, athletes and staff around the incredible stories of what God is doing through virtual FCA ministry.

“As we look at the new reality of off-site ministry in this interesting time, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes aims to seize the opportunity and build momentum in a new, digital era,” said FCA president and CEO Shane Williamson. “FCA wants to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. And we want to equip coaches and athletes to make the most of this unprecedented time to get creative in staying connected with their teams.

It’s in these days when we

need each other the most.”

FCA Virtual is a space to gather ideas about how to engage teams and huddles in online spiritual growth and to look for ways to serve and connect in this time of limited social interaction. FCA hopes coaches and athletes will be encouraged by what God is doing around the world through the virtual avenue. FCA Virtual will also help coaches, athletes and teams to keep up with evolving ministry and training events in the field, as they unify leaders around a common rallying cry during a time of increased isolation.

Those who are ready to get started with FCA Virtual can embark on three simple steps: *Create Your Community: Leaders can first establish the kind of ministry environment they want to create, then find the communication platform that will best serve their purposes. FCA is educating leaders about Zoom or Google Hangouts, but encourages those involved to choose the platform that best fits their scenario. *Pick Your People: How do those involved in FCA Virtual want to grow? There are a few options, and participants can certainly choose more than one: * I n d i v i d u al: All FCA resources can be used for personal Bible study to help people grow in their walk with Christ. *1-on-1: Find another teammate or coach, com-

Fellowship of Christian Athletes creates a new community by using technology to stay connected. mit to a mentoring relationship with them, and study the Bible or other FCA resources together. *Huddles: Find a group of teammates or coaches, commit to meeting online on a consistent basis, and study the Bible, a topic of interest, or use an FCA resource for discussion or application. *Choose Your Content: Participants can choose from the latest FCA resources that will best serve their needs and interests. From over 50 YouVersion Bible reading plans and “The FOUR”

Gospel explanation to Daily Impact Play devotionals and Huddle tools, FCA is offering a wide range of content for all to explore.

After beginning with these three simple steps, FCA next suggests FCA Virtual participants to “Get to It!” by utilizing the hashtag #FCAvirtual to share how communities are growing and spreading new and innovative ministry ideas that others can learn from.

“We are all in this together, and we want to see what God is doing

Wake experiences most successful stretch ever under Clawson SUBMITTED ARTICLE

Since head coach Dave Clawson arrived in Winston-Salem, the Wake Forest football team has experienced the most successful stretch in program history while also rewriting the record book.

Upon being hired on Dec. 10, 2013, Clawson set out to build the Demon Deacons into the top program in North Carolina and compete for championships. Over the last four seasons, the Deacs have made four bowl appearances including Military, Belk and Birmingham Bowl victories.

Since the start of the 2017 season, Wake Forest is tied for the second-most wins in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In those three seasons, the Deacs have set over 300 school records including marks for points scored, total offensive yards, first downs and passing yards.

Clawson has also helped train 50 All-ACC selections including a school record 14 selections all-conference in 2019. Wake capped off the 2019 season with its eighth Big 4 Championship with victories over Duke, North Carolina and NC State.

In his 20 years as a head coach, Coach Clawson has had a history of turning programs into winners. He is the only FBS head coach to have Division-I conference championships in four different leagues. He was the Patriot League Coach of the Year in 2001 and 2002 and was awarded the 2005 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year award in just his second year in the league.

The 2007 CAA Coach of the Year award marked his fourth conference Coach

Head Coach Dave Clawson. of the Year honor in his first nine years as a head coach. On top of that, Clawson earned Schutt Sports/American Football Monthly I-AA Coach of the Year in 2002 and National Coach of the Year from I-AA.org in 2005.

The first six years of Clawson’s tenure in Winston-Salem produced steady growth and improvement. Starting in 2016 the Deacons turned a corner, unveiling a high-powered offense that powered Wake Forest to its first bowl game in five years. Since then, the Demon Deacons have continued to improve, winning eight or more games twice in the last three years and moving toward Clawson’s goal.

The 2019 season produced a number of firsts in school history: a record fourth consecutive bowl invitation, a record 14 players named to the AllACC team, and a record-

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tying seven consecutive wins. Wake Forest almost entered the second week of November with a 7-1 record and a No. 19 ranking from the College Football Playoff. Wake Forest’s fourth consecutive bowl invitation was to the 2019 New Era Pinstripe Bowl in venerable Yankee Stadium.

With wins over North Carolina, NC State and Duke, the Deacons claimed the Big Four championship for the first time since 2007 while setting a school record for home wins in a season. A program record 14 players were named to the All-ACC team and the Deacons were awarded 12 ACC Player of the Week honors.

The team broke or tied 100 NCAA, ACC and school records in finishing 15th in the nation in total offense, while the defense gained the second-most turnovers in the last 11 seasons.

In 2018, Clawson established himself with more wins through his first five seasons than any other coach in school history.

Wake Forest boasted a 1,000-yard rusher in Cade Carney and a 1,000-yard receiver in Greg Dortch, marking the first time since 1979 a Deacon team had accomplished that feat.

That season marked Wake Forest’s third consecutive bowl invitation despite breaking in two first-year starting quarterbacks.

Clawson maintained a steady hand at the controls as the Demon Deacons navigated a dozen seasonending injuries to win four of the last six games of the season, including the Jared Birmingham Bowl.

The bowl win gave Clawson his third bowl win and made him the fastest Deacon coach to three bowl victories.

The Demon Deacons set 105 records in 2017, tied another 15 marks, and became one of the nation’s most efficient and productive offenses. Wake Forest set major records for points scored in a season, obliterating the record by 97. The offense set new marks for total offense yards in a game and in a season, yards per carry, most touchdowns scored and most TD passes in a season. The defense set a record with 106 tackles for loss. Two numbers stood out from that campaign: Wake had 11 players selected for 12 All-ACC positions and, as a team, the Deacons beat six bowl teams in 2017.

On December 10, 2013, Clawson became the 32nd head football coach in Wake Forest University history.

around the world through His #FCAvirtual movement,” Williamson said.

“God reminded us in Isaiah 43:19: ‘For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.’

There has never been a better time for God to reach the hearts of His children than now. We hope many worldwide will join Him on the journey and be a part of #FCAvirtual.”

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it www.fca.org/virtual, or #FCAvirtual on Twitter and Instagram.

FCA has announced its 2020 ministry theme—100%—that will guide the entire year of events, studies, resources, gatherings, camps and more. Learn more at www. fcacamps.org, where visitors can also watch the 100% theme video as well as the 2020 Camps video.

For more information, visit FCA’s website www. fca.org, or connect on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Colon named to BOXTOROW Division II All-America Team SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The honors just keep coming in for Winston-Salem State University senior guard Robert Colon as he was honored with a spot on the 12th Annual BOXTOROW D2 All-America Team. The first team selection is one of many honors for the Rams’ senior who earned a spot on the team for the second straight season.

Colon earned the spot on the team after a tremendous senior season that included several honors. Colon

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capped the season by leading the Rams to the 2020 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Championship and earning the 2020 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament MVP. He also earned a spot on the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division II All-District Team as well. Colon finished the season averaging 17.0 points per game with a season-high 31 points in an 83-63 win over the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls. He also scored 28 points at Lincoln (Pa.).

The BOXTOROW All-America Team has been administered since 2009.

For more information on Rams men’s basketball, visit www.WSSURams.com.

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RELIGION

Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Resurrection Hope and Facts Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Statement of Hope: Christianity hinges on whether or not Jesus rose from the dead. If he did not, Christianity is irrelevant and we have no hope. If he did, then faith in Christ is all that matters because he is the embodiment of our hope. Jesus became our final sacrifice. And because of His power over death, we can now become wholly alive.

Resurrection Facts: The following points outline the significance of Jesus’ resurrection as explained by the Apostle Paul to the church at Corinth to solidify their hope.

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1 Corinthians 15:4: There are Old Testament prophesies about Christ’s resurrection (Psalm 16:10). Peter made this claim in his sermon at Pentecost (Acts 2:25-31).

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1 Corinthians 15:5-8: The resurrected Jesus appeared to more than 500 witnesses. The Gospels describe some of those who saw him (Matthew 28:1-10, 16-17). Paul mentioned the reality of witnesses in part to challenge those who doubted the resurrection to ask one of the witnesses themselves. Most of the witnesses were still alive at the time of Paul’s writing.

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1 Corinthians 15:14-15: If Jesus did not rise, the believer’s faith is empty and void, and the believer proves to be nothing more than a liar.

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1 Corinthians 15:17-19: Jesus’ resurrection assures believers that God accepted Jesus’ sacrifice for sins. Paul mentioned the alternative in this verse; namely, that if Jesus has not been raised, there would have been no assurance that God accepted his sacrifice.

If that were true, then individuals would remain under sin’s punishment, and those who died would have truly perished without hope.

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1 Corinthians 15:20-26: However, Jesus did rise. His resurrection foreshadows the resurrection of all those who would trust in him. Paul described Jesus as the “firstfruits.” If he lives, so will those who believe in him (verse 22). Adam’s sin infected the entire human race, resulting in spiritual death. Christ represented all those who would believe in him, and his resurrected life becomes theirs.

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1 Corinthians 15:50: Bodies marked by corruption cannot inherit the kingdom of God.

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1 Corinthians 15:52: At the resurrection, perishable bodies will become imperishable. For those who believe in Christ, what is now mortal will put on immortality.

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1 Corinthians 15:55-58: Jesus’ resurrection conquered death, the final enemy. In light of that truth, believers can and should give thanks to God, who gives them victory. Furthermore, the resurrection gives the believer confidence that their labor is not void of purpose, and it strengthens their resolve to give themselves fully to God’s work.

(The MacArthur Study Bible, the Jesus Bible, the Oxford Bible Commentary and the UMI Annual Commentary 2019 -2020).

Application: This is Holy Week. During the week before Jesus died, He spent time sharing His final thoughts and saying His goodbyes and telling His disciples of His love for them. That week was one of pain and promise, leading up to one final agonized proclamation: “It is finished.” This Holy Week, set aside time each day leading up to Easter (Resurrection Sunday) reflecting on what Jesus’ sacrifice means to you.

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RELIGION CALENDAR April 19 First Waughtown Baptist Church Live Stream Dr. Dennis W. Bishop, senior pastor of First Waughtown Baptist Church, will deliver the Resurrection Sunday message via Facebook Live at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 19. Please join us at https://www.facebook.com/ FirstWaughtown/ or https://www. firstwaughtown.org.

Whole Man Ministries is on the front lines serving those affected by COVID-19

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are numerous reports regarding the impact this virus is having on our county, state and country. “The majority of the news, although informative, can also be depressing for so many to hear,” said Bishop Washington of Whole Man Ministries (WMM).

But finally, some good news! Whole Man Ministries, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem, and Love Out Loud, is feeding the community catered meals Monday through Friday from 6-7

The meals consist of items for breakfast and lunch. white, black, and brown alike are in need of this service. Already several families have taken advantage of this opportunity.

“The good thing about the way we distribute the

their family and we give it to them, no questions asked. Then they drive off and we service the next vehicle. The program has been successful since starting it on Tuesday, March

Whole Man Ministries hands out meals Monday through Friday from 6 – 7 p.m. p.m.

“We do not want any children going to bed hungry,” said Pastor Camilla.

“We are on the front lines to make sure this does not happen.” No doubt there is a drastic impact on our community and many

meals is that no one has to get out their vehicles. We call it ‘drive-thru grab and go,’ no questions asked,” said Bishop Washington.

“The way it works is a person or family drives through and tells us how many meals are needed for

31. On average 96 families have driven through. The more people who know about it, the more families we can feed.”

Pastor Camilla continued, “We are exercising the CDC regulations such as utilizing masks, gloves,

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hand sanitizer, and keeping social distances.”

Whole Man Ministries is on the front lines, along with its volunteers, giving smiles as well as encouraging and uplifting words to each car that drives through. There has been much excitement shown by the kindness of the volunteers desiring to help others. Several people have driven up to express their gratitude for the volunteers and the feeding site and that they needed nothing, but just wanted to make a donation.

“Overall this has been great for the community, particularly for those who need it the most. There are tears of relief from mothers wondering how they were going to feed their children. Each meal contains dinner, snacks, and cereal for breakfast in the morning,” said Lashawnda Hylton, a volunteer.

Now, this is some good news the community has been waiting for!

All are welcome; there are two other feeding sites where meals are distributed. For more information, please contact Whole Man Ministries at 336-7852080.

America’s oldest mega-church just hired its new pastor on Zoom

BY WILLIAM VANDERBLOEMEN VANDERBLOEMEN SEARCH GROUP

Vanderbloemen Search Group has helped thousands of churches find their pastors, but last weekend was the first time they assisted in a virtual pastoral election.

And it happened at a really historic church.

Last week, The Moody Church, a legendary church in Chicago, did the unprecedented. Because of the Coronavirus, they held a “virtual” congregational meeting to elect their next pastor. It was on Zoom.

Their new pastor preached to the congregation online. That was followed by a virtual question and answer session and a vote via Survey Monkey.

For over a decade, Vanderbloemen Search Group has helped run searches for churches, nonprofits and values-focused corporations, but I’ve never seen anything like this.

For the last five months, we have had the privilege of serving The Moody Church in Chicago as we assisted them in the search for their next senior pastor. In the church world, Moody is legendary. It was the first “mega” church (over 2,000 in weekly attendance) in the country, and it has been a large church longer than any other in the United States.

The list of their pastors is a hall of fame.

They’ve been around a long time, so they learned not to act too quickly.

When it came time to do a search for them, I was so impressed with the thoroughness of their processes and their patience to get it right. They aren’t a church that moves hastily, nor are they one to adopt a new idea without thinking through it.

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Virtual congregational meetings are become an integral way to conduct church business.

But once they had zeroed in on their top candidate — and now their pastor Phillip Miller — the effects of COVID-19 had hit the U.S. and impacted travel and life in Chicago.

Rather than put the search on hold, Moody doubled down.

They did what they had never done before so that they could have their pastor for a time like never before. Moody shows us that a stately American congregation can also be on the leading edge of innovation.

Moody isn’t alone, either. One week earlier, another church we served organized a “drive-thru voting” line to elect their new pastor.

Congregants were allowed to either drive their vote in or text their board members — desperate times, desperate measures!

But, why is the world in a rush to get pastors?

It’s simple: in a moment of national crisis, churches realize that now is not the time to be without a leader, and they are taking unprecedented steps to make sure they have that leadership now.

It’s also kind of what one should expect of the church. Christianity

has often been at the leading edge of technological innovation, from Gutenberg’s printing press to the You Version Bible app (which has been downloaded over 400 million times).

It’s one of the reasons why the church continues to grow. The future belongs to the agile, and I believe that we will see agility in places we never expected and that it will make all the difference.

There are plenty of examples.

Our pastor preached from his home today. Our clients are doing children’s ministry online, and others are doing Bible studies online.

This week, our pastor told us that the Chinese symbol for crisis is actually a combination of the symbols for “danger” and “opportunity.” Historically, the church has never wasted a crisis. Faith grows during the tough times in our world, and I see it happening now.

Tough times force innovation, and I’m proud to see so many churches we serve step up to the plate, finding new ways to provide hope to a hurting world.

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Livingstone culinary graduate becoming ‘big cheese’ in culinary arts, makes TV appearance SALISBURY – If it wasn’t for the white chef jacket, his mad skills in the kitchen would be unassuming.

Jordan Walker portrayed a typical student while at Livingstone College, one who shared the same highs and woes of such. But when he spoke culinary, his distinction and passion for food spilled out like a poached egg.

The December 2019 graduate earned his bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and his associate’s degree in culinary arts from the Livingstone College School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. He was a member of the second class of the college’s culinary arts program, which began in 2012 in the former Holiday Inn at 530 Jake Alexander Blvd. South.

So what has Walker been up to since graduation? Glad you asked.

Last month, Walker made his TV debut as a guest chef on Charlotte’s WBTV On Your Side, where he dished up a shrimp coconut rice bowl.

In a Facebook post, he wrote that since he was a little boy, he always dreamed of being on TV, where thousands, if not millions of people, could see him. “Today, I had that opportunity to showcase my talents in a place it could be appreciated.�

He said the opportunity came to him through his current employer, Divine Appetit of Concord, where he is sous-chef.

He’s worked there since December.

There was one glitch during the TV segment in which the stove did not work properly – no fault of his – and Walker breezed through it like a professional. Fortunately for him, he brought a cooked version of his entrÊe with him to the studio.

The response has been overwhelming for Walker, whose infectious smile has grown wider. “Everybody has been sharing it. It really, in my opinion, went viral,� he said of the post of his TV appearance. (View the segment at this link: https://www.wbtv.com/ video/2020/02/29/chefjordan-walker/.) It has 4,000 views and 97 shares on his personal Facebook page alone.

He’s also gotten some catering jobs from the exposure, and is considering a YouTube channel.

Walker is thankful for D’Andrea Lawson, executive chef at Divine Appetit, and to WBTV for making it all possible, and to his alma mater, Livingstone College. “I couldn’t have done it without Livingstone,� he said.

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Walker made his TV debut as a guest chef on Charlotte’s WBTV On Your Side last month.

Walker’s career. The Shelby native is making a name for himself in the culinary world at such a young age.

During his senior year at Livingstone College, he was a chef by every sense of the word. On many occasions, he prepared meals, whether for a private event or public gathering. His Instagram posts are littered with culinary creations from peach herb fried chicken and vegan chili to lasagna stuffed shells and double chocolate Oreo cupcakes. (They look as good as they sound.)

He was an active member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and served as the liaison between Livingstone and the ACF, which is the premier professional chefs’ organization in North America.

Last summer, as fate would have it, he was selected to be a celebrity chef for an event sponsored by Live Free Magazine of Greensboro due to another chef having to cancel. Someone recommended Walker due to his social media popularity.

He literally had less than 24 hours to prepare, getting the invitation on June 7 with the event being the next day. He had to quickly assemble a menu with precise instructions on what ingredients to use, which had to be North Carolina-based products. “I had no earthly idea what I was going to cook,� he said. “I met with them at 3 o’clock on a Friday and had to start preparing the meal at 4 o’clock the next day.�

Walker decided on a backyard picnic theme and was accompanied by a cameraman as he went grocery shopping.

By dinnertime on that Saturday, Walker had prepared a meal for 30 people at the African American Self House in Cherryville, demonstrating his cooking skills to onlookers.

His four-course menu included: mixed chilled honey berry soup with corn ricotta cheese (soup); everyday garden salad with oregano and kale blend with bacon-fig vinaigrette (appetizer); honey barbecue chili chicken and waffle cornbread with chardonnay fried green

beans and mashed sweet potatoes (entrĂŠe); and peanut butter honey coconut truffles with chocolate drizzle (dessert). “The experience was good. I really loved it. It made me feel like a real bona fide chef,â€? he said.

Becoming a chef wasn’t on the mind of Walker when he enrolled at Livingstone College. He intended to major in criminal justice and theater arts, but one day he came across Vivian Ray, the first director of the Culinary Arts School, who convinced him to change his major.

He’s glad he did. Since working in culinary arts, his life has shifted momentum and afforded him many opportunities to touch the lives of others. He has volunteered at Washington Elementary School in Shelby, where he went as a child, assisting with the school’s garden club and nutritional program.

Walker credits his home life for instilling in him a love for cooking. “I grew up around a family that loved to cook. From a young age, I thought culinary arts was the international language of all human beings because everyone eats. Food brings us together and is a reason to travel,� he said.

While his love of cooking is innate, a few mentors have helped to prime his gift. Chef Lion Hughes, executive chef for a group of private country clubs, and Chef Karrell Darden, former culinary professor at Livingstone, are among his mentors.

Livingstone’s School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts “has shaped me into who I am. I really love the program. I love my HBCU (historically black college or university),� he said. “All my childhood, I stayed in trouble. I was hyper and bored. I want to be an example of coming from nothing and from an alternative school. I want to show that you don’t have to repeat the cycle of hurt that goes on in a community,� he said.

Follow Jordan Walker on Instagram @chefjordanlwalker.

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Members of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc- Beta Lambda Chapter, met on March 10 with Kim Palmer, representative from Winston-Salem’s Battered Women’s Shelter. Palmer spoke to the members of the local education chapter about the services that are provided to women seeking support from domestic and partner abuse. In addition to the temporary protection the shelter provides, Palmer discussed the legal and medical advocacy available. The women of Phi Delta Kappa presented Kim Palmer and President Donna Mickens with baskets of items in appreciation and in support of women everywhere.

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The order went into effect on Friday, March 27 at 5 p.m. and expires at midnight on Thursday, April 16. The order applies to the unincorporated areas of the county and Kernersville,Tobaccoville, Bethania and Walkertown.

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Please call ahead to make sure your event is still happening. We will post cancellations/postponements announcements when received.

April 13 – NC Black Rep Live A Facebook Live staged reading of “Berta, Berta” By Angelica Chéri will be presented on Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m.

“Berta, Berta” is a stunning drama that you now have another chance to witness. Join us at https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / NCBlackRep/.

May 17 – “Writing Your Manuscript” series “Finishing Your Manuscript: Revising, Rewriting, Beta-reading, and Reaching Your Goal,” part 4 of the public series on Writing Your Manuscript from Triad Sisters in Crime, with Rase McCray, MFA, at High Point Library, 1:45-4 p.m., 901 N. Main St., High Point.

Stay to 5 p.m. to chat with authors.

Aug 27 - 29 – Used book sale The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold its 33rd Annual Used Book Saleon Thursday, Aug 27 and Friday, Aug 28 from 9 am to 9 pm, and on Saturday, Aug 289 from 8 am to 2 pm. (1/2 Price on all items!). The book sale is one of the largest in our state! Parking and Admission are free.

Here are online Bookmarks events for the month of April Contact: info@bookmarksnc.org URL for info on all events: https://www.bookmarksnc.org/calendar Book Buzz Book Club - The Singer’s Gun by Emily St. John Mandel Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m.

This book club meets to discuss lesser-known titles by some of today’s favorite authors.

Email beth@bookmarksnc.org to receive a link to participate virtually. For more info, https:// www.bookmarksnc.org/ book-buzz BTHVN Rocks WS Book Club - The Ensemble by Aja Gabel Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.

2020 is the 250th birthday of Beethoven.

Bookmarks has joined with dozens of arts organizations and small businesses in Winston-Salem to celebrate. BTHVN Rocks Winston-Salem is a year-long festival featuring events throughout the community. Join us for a book club discussion with our Floor Manager, Kate Storhoff, a musicologist.

Email kate@bookmark-

snc.org to receive a link to participate virtually. For more info: https://www. bookmarksnc.org/event/ bthvn-rocks-ws-bookclub-now-online Romance Book Club - The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams, as well as a spoiler-free teaser for Adams’ new book Undercover Bromance. Email beth@ bookmarksnc.org to receive a link to participate virtually. For more info on this monthly club: https:// www.bookmarksnc.org/ event/romance-book-clubnow-online LGBTQ Book Club – Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Sunday, April 19 at 4 p.m.

LGBTQ Book Club is hosted by Pride WinstonSalem at Bookmarks. All are welcome to attend. Email info@bookmarksnc. org for the link to participate virtually.

Spring Book Club Social Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m.

Join Bookmarks for our quarterly book club gathering to learn about new books coming out soon, new releases, and older book club favorites with HarperCollins representative Eric Svenson.

You will also hear from Steven Wright, author of Coyotes of Carthage, a blistering and thrilling debut--a biting exploration of American politics, set in a small South Carolina town, about a political operative running a dark money campaign for his corporate clients.

All HarperCollins titles discussed at the event will be available for purchase or pre-order at the book club 20% discount, including Coyotes of Carthage.

The Spring Book Club Social is sponsored by HarperCollins Publishers.

For more information and to get a ticket for $6.50: https://bpt.me/4489041.

Well-Read Black Girl Book Club - Kindred by Octavia Butler Wednesday, April 22 at 6 p.m.

All are welcome to join this book discussion. To receive the link to join in and for more info, visit h t t p s : / / w w w. b o o k marksnc.org/event/wellread-black-girl-book-clubnow-online Book Trivia

Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

Test your literary knowledge against other readers. Join us for Book Trivia with Bookmarks’ Inventory Manager, Caleb Masters. Email caleb@ bookmarksnc.org to receive a link to participate virtually.

Bookmarks Book Club - The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m.

Email jamie@bookmarksnc.org to receive a link to participate virtually. For more info, https:// www.bookmarksnc.org/ event/bookmarks-bookclub-now-online Book Buzz Book Club - Radiance of Tomorrow

by Ishmael Beah Thursday, April 30 at 12:00 p.m.

This book club meets to discuss lesser-known titles by some of today’s favorite authors.

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Pee Wee, a nickname Clarence Clark has had since childhood, is a lifelong resident of WinstonSalem and has served the community well. On April 3, he retired as facilities coordinator after 38 years of service to the Winston-Salem chapter of the America Red Cross. He has demonstrated caring and concern to all and was a stalwart in the Winston-Salem Red Cross. His duties changed over the years, but he could always be counted on to handle every situation in a professional and responsible manner. He worked for seven different executive directors and 22 different chapter chairmen in his 38 years. He is the longest serving staff member in the history of the Winston-Salem Red Cross.

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Russell Simmons brings back Def Comedy Jam to raise money for coronavirus ravaged areas

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE SENIOR CORRESPONDENT

Hip-hop and business mogul Russell Simmons has seen the devastation of the novel coronavirus and the effect it has had on his hometown of Hollis, Queens, New York, and the rest of the world.

Now the iconic Def Jam founder is bringing back one of his legendary creations to help raise money for those devastated by the pandemic.

Simmons is leading a group of producers who, on Sunday, April 5, will premiere “Def Comedy Jam Presents: Healing Through Laughter,” a marathon fundraiser hosted by Cedric the Entertainer.

The program will air online beginning at 10 p.m. EST, and Simmons’ Instagram page will be updated to provide more information. Simmons has established a GoFundMe page with the hopes of raising as much as $100,000 to help with supplies to assist those in need.

Supplies purchased and collected from proceeds will be distributed among essential workers in Queens and Brooklyn, New York, and those in the Logan section of Philadelphia.

“Let’s begin to fund the effort to raise money and awareness to make sure people putting their life on the line to work in our communities have the safety kits they need,” Simmons wrote on Twitter.

As of Thursday, April 2, New York had more than 92,300 confirmed coronavirus cases, including approximately 52,000 in the city. New York accounts for 42% of the virus-related deaths in the United States, and hospitals around the Empire State and, in particular, throughout the Big Apple, have been overwhelmed with cases.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state’s stockpile contained 2,200 ventilators, but about 350 new patients daily needed them.

“2,200 disappears very quickly,”

Cuomo said, according to the New York Times.

The goal of the Def Comedy Jam Marathon is to raise funds to provide basic needs for essential workers in vulnerable and underserved communities. Supplies include items like hand sanitizer and masks for the most vulnerable communities currently impacted by COVID-19.

Simmons said 100% of the proceeds raised would be used to benefit individuals in inner-city communities – specifically targeting his hometown of Hollis, Queens, which has been highlighted as the most affected area in New York.

“Brave and inspiring people within the community are putting up a valiant fight against COVID-19; we must support them,” Simmons stated.

The original Def Comedy Jam aired on HBO from 1992 to 1997 and featured such talent as Martin Lawrence, Chris Tucker, Bernie Mac, and many others.

Simmons had said he was inspired to create the original Def Comedy Jam after watching Jerry Lewis’ “The Nutty Professor.”

The rebooted fundraiser is produced

by Erica Ford of the nonprofit Life Camp, Inc., Gushcloud, O’Neal McKnight, Bob Sumner, Althea Lim, and Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic.

Def Comedy Jam: Healing through Laughter will feature Def Jam’s original DJ, Kid Capri. It will include comedians Spice Adams, Tony Baker, Gary Owen, Mike Epps, Sommore, Bill Bellamy, Affion Crockett, Deon Cole, Corey Holcomb, Ashima Franklin, Adele Givens, Jess Hilarious, DL Hughley, JB Smoove, and Michael Blackson.

While a host of other comedians are expected to join, those making their debut under the Def Comedy Jam umbrella are GC Studio’s Reggie Couz, KMoore The Goat, and Kellye Hardy. DJ Cassidy will lead an afterparty.

Seniors using technology to stay connected during COVID-19

BY ANNETTE NICHOLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, QUALITY INDEPENDENT LIVING

Here at Quality Independent Living (QIL) more of our tenants are getting involved in using their digital devices such as tablets and smart phones due to the impact of the COVID-19. They are making the best out of staying home. We are thankful for the technology that allows them to socialize with their family members, friends and one another in a safe way.

One tenant told me that she is enjoying doing paint by numbers on her tablet.

She said the hours seem to fly by before she puts the tablet down!

It gives me comfort to know that these tenants are keeping themselves entertained while we are unable to have social gatherings.

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Ms. Bobby Deathrow reads The Chronicle online while waiting for her laundry to finish. us if we don’t overcome depression with entertainment while we stay at home. Even though QIL is a seniors independent living facility, we do wellcheck calls with each of

our tenants twice a week to make sure they have what is needed.

Our seniors are embracing technology and staying connected while staying safe at home.

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COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County announces grant recipients SUBMITTED ARTICLE

A total of $1,062,000 has been awarded to 15 local nonprofits in the first announcement of grants awarded from the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County. These awards will ensure rapid funding for nonprofit organizations meeting basic needs for community members impacted by the pandemic, including food, shelter, housing, and emergency financial assistance. Additional grants will be announced as they are made.

Grants announced today from the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth are: *Bethesda Center for the Homeless - $100,000 to provide critical shelter services for homeless population and emergency financial support for housed individuals and families to pay for rent, utilities, and food *Cancer Services, Inc. - $50,000 to provide increased funding for direct financial assistance for clients *Crisis Control Ministry Inc. - $100,000 to provide essential needs for an increase in struggling community members needing assistance with rent and mortgage payments, client services food pantries, and a free licensed pharmacy *Eliza’s Helping Hands, Inc. - $20,000 to assist undocumented, lowincome, and low wage in-

come residents with rent, utilities, counseling services, transportation, and food and clothing *H.O.P.E. of WinstonSalem, Inc. - $16,000 to provide nutritious meals to children at risk of hunger to accommodate additional weekday meals in addition to weekend deliveries since local children are now out of school *Imprints Cares $100,000 to offset tuition costs for essential personnel who meet income guidelines and need emergency childcare during the health crisis *Legal Aid of North Carolina - $100,000 to keep tenants in housing by providing support and attorney representation for mediation with hotel/motel landlords to resolve payment agreements and use funding to pay all or part of the monetary settlement agreed upon in mediation *Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods - $20,000 to increase the capabilities of neighborhood groups and individuals in Forsyth County with high-tech engagement to connect community members with aid resources through social media, phone conferences, video conferencing, and deliveries *Samaritan Ministries - $91,000 to support higher risk guests and increased demand for emergency shelter for homeless men and daily lunches through its community Soup Kitchen *Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North

Carolina, Inc. - $100,000 to support expansion of its reach and implement new approaches for food assistance in response to the COVID-19 crisis *The Salvation Army $100,000 to support increased needs for two food pantries, food delivery to seniors and to those with limited transportation, Center of Hope Family Shelter, and emergency financial assistance to clients impacted by the crisis *Union Baptist Church - $50,000 to provide increased requests for food, clothing, and other essential resource needs for low-income single parents, seniors, and the homeless *Whole Man Ministries of NC - $40,000 to support economically disadvantaged individuals and families with rent, utilities, essential household items, transportation, mental health support, internet, and connections to aid *Winston Salem Rescue Mission - $100,000 to support the residential program for men receiving housing, recovery services, food, transportation, and pharmaceutical supplies *YWCA of WinstonSalem and Forsyth County - $75,000 for programming at the Best Choice Center and Hawley House, supporting expanded educational and food programs for children, residential substance abuse recovery, and health management United Way of Forsyth County President and CEO

Cindy Gordineer notes, “Priority in this grantmaking has been given to nonprofits addressing the basic needs of community members – for rent assistance, food needs, help paying for regular medication, as well as to support those who provide medical services and support. We are fortunate to have such a strong community of nonprofits able to move quickly to provide these critical services to those most impacted.”

Since the Fund was announced less than three weeks ago, more than $3.3 million has been committed to the fund from corporations, groups, individuals, and local government.

“Thanks to the generosity of all who have given so far, we are distributing over $1 million to organizations that are directly assisting individuals in need,” said Scott Wierman, president of The Winston-Salem Foundation. “However, this is just the beginning, and what we’ve raised will not be nearly enough. It’s critical that we continue to grow the response fund to address the immense community needs that we’re only beginning to see.”

Grant applications to the fund are currently being received on a rolling basis, and funding decisions will be made within two weeks of application.

Future funding phases will be developed by evaluating the funds available, community needs, and government response.

Type of cloth used in homemade masks makes a difference in protection provided SUBMITTED ARTICLE

Homemade masks can play an important role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but the type of fabric used is key to their effectiveness, according to tests performed at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

In an effort to determine the protective qualities of homemade cloth masks, a team of doctors and scientists used rigorous testing, known as particulate filtration, to evaluate 13 different designs from approximately 400 masks made by community volunteers.

The goal was to find out which type of mask best removed particles 0.3 – 1.0 microns in diameter, the size of many viruses and bacteria, in compari-

son to standard surgical masks and N95 respirators.

“We saw the possibility that we could face a shortage of surgical masks in the hospital and wanted to investigate the possibility of using cloth masks as an alternative as long as they worked and provided good protection for our doctors, nurses and patients,” said Scott Segal, M.D., chair of anesthesiology at Wake Forest Baptist, who conceived of the idea.

Testing was done by the Manufacturing Development Center at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, part of Wake Forest Baptist.

What the test team found was that the masks’ effectiveness varied widely. The best homemade masks achieved 79% fil-

tration as compared to surgical masks (62% to 65%) and N95 masks (97%). But other homemade masks tested performed significantly worse, sometimes demonstrating as little as 1% filtration, Segal said.

The best-performing design was constructed of two layers of high-quality, heavyweight “quilter’s cotton” with a thread count of 180 or more, and those with especially tight weave and thicker thread such as batiks. A doublelayer mask with a simple cotton outer layer and an inner layer of flannel also performed well, he said.

The inferior performers consisted of single-layer masks or double-layer designs of lower quality, lightweight cotton.

“As important as this

information is for hospitals, it is also important for people who want to make masks for their own use,” Segal said. “We don’t want people to think that just any piece of cloth is good enough and have a false sense of security.”

Non-commercially produced masks are not currently in use at Wake Forest Baptist due to regulatory restrictions. However, Segal said, there is a group of community volunteers already making surgical masks based on design specifications indicated by the test with fabric provided by the hospital.

“We are so grateful to these wonderful people who are donating their skill and labor to help us do our work,” he said.

For anyone battling insomnia during these anxiety-ridden times, local psychiatrist and author Chris Aiken, MD, recently offered a free public health seminar on how to improve sleep and boost the immune system.

“It’s a scientific fact that you have more viral infections if you don’t sleep,” said Dr. Aiken, medical director of the Mood Treatment Center. “The best way to build your immune system and restore sleep is not through medication, but through fundamental lifestyle and routine change – simple changes that we can all start doing tonight.”

He points to a 2015 study in which people who slept less than six hours at night were four times more likely to catch the common cold than those who slept a sound seven hours or more.

The first episode aired on April 6, “The Antiviral Guide to Better Sleep,” that detailed natural ways to improve sleep including new technologies like blue light blockers and dawn simulators. It included information on how to regulate melatonin by mirroring the day with the sunrise and sunset, and how simple adjustments to new stay-at-home routines can cue the body to sleep more deeply.

The talk drew on Dr. Aiken’s most recent book, “The Depression and Bipolar Workbook,” which was unexpectedly timely in its description of 30 ways to lift mood while staying at home.

“Many of my patients have trouble socializing and getting out of the

house,” he said. “So I focused the book on things they can do to improve their brain without leaving the home. Now we’re all in that boat.”

This episode was the first in a new free public health webinar series presented by Dr. Aiken and his colleagues that focuses on staying mentally and physically well during the pandemic.

“We’re all staying home 24-7 and washing our hands 10 times a day,” Dr. Aiken said. “Those are essential steps, but the best defense against the virus is our own immune system, and that starts with better sleep tonight.”

Dr. Aiken is a practicing psychiatrist living in Winston-Salem whose writing focuses on natural therapies for mood.

He emphasizes treatments that improve the long-term health of the brain through neuroprotection, and contributed a chapter to the first textbook on that subject. He is the cohost of the weekly Carlat Psychiatry Podcast, editor-in-chief of The Carlat Psychiatry Report, and bipolar section chief for Psychiatric Times. He teaches at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and is the medical director of the Mood Treatment Center, which has locations in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Clemmons and Boone. He began his career as a research assistant at the National Institute of Mental Health and went on to complete medical school at Yale and residency at Cornell and Duke Medical Centers.

See the entire series schedule and register at www.moodtreatmentcenter.com/webinars.

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The Trump Administration has approved a $2 trillion dollar stimulus bill that will send money to millions of families to help compensate them during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Individuals can receive as much as $1,200 each, and families can receive more than $2,500. But Randy Hughes, founder of Counting Pennies, a black-owned nationwide accounting and tax firm, says that a lot of African Americans may not be getting a check.

Here are his reasons why: #1 - No Bank Account: The funds will primarily be direct deposited, but more than 10 million adults in the United States don’t have bank accounts.

And yes, many of these are African Americans! #2 - Did Not File Taxes: The amount of funds that a household can receive depends on the amount of money earned in either 2019 or 2018.

That amount will be based on the tax return filed for that respective year. Sadly, more than 15 million people did not file taxes

in either year. And again, many of these are African Americans. #3 - Have Recently Moved: Because millions of people have not filed taxes in the past year or two, it’s very possible that their mailing address with the IRS has changed.

This means that those who don’t have a bank account could receive a check, but it may be delivered to the wrong address.

Hughes says that he is doing all he can to encourage all individuals and families to take action now so that there are no problems with getting their checks when they are sent out.

He comments, “My firm has legitimate ways to help people save their tax dollars and legally maximize their income. We offer year-round tax planning and we are happy to assist anyone during this unique time in history in any way that we can.”

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