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U.S. District Judge Thomas Schroeder ruled against the N.C. NAACP and other plaintiffs, upholding voter ID and other changes to North Carolina election laws.

Schroeder heard arguments on most of the provisions in North Carolina’s election reform act, known as House Bill 589, last summer.

Lawyers with the N.C. NAACP, U.S. Justice Department and League of

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“Common practices like boarding an airplane and purchasing Sudafed require photo ID, and thankfully a federal court has ensured our citizens will have the same protection for their basic right to vote."

–Gov. Pat McCrory

Women Voters argued that eliminating same day registration, out-of-precinct voting, pre-registration for

teens and shortening early voting discriminated against minorities and See ID on A2

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Dr. Ronny Bell, co-director of the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, is seen in a contemplative mood during The Chronicle’s 31st annual Community Service Awards Banquet last Saturday at the Donald Julian Reaves Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. Bell was awarded a tribute for the work he does in the community. SEE THE COMMUNITY

Each year city officials and the planning committee for the Fair Housing Summit recognize a local community development corporation for their work in the communities that need it most here in Winston-Salem.

This year during the 11th Annual Fair and Affordable

Hopkins leaving a legacy of service at Wake Forest SERVICE AWARDS BANQUET SPECIAL SECTION INSIDE TODAY’S CHRONICLE.

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Beth Hopkins said that after graduating from Wake Forest University in 1973 with Cum Laude honors, she planned to attend WFU law school, but was turned down because there were already two black law students.

She said she was devastated.

“It just wasn’t my time to be at Wake Forest, at the law school, it just wasn’t my time,” said Hopkins. “You could not have convinced me that 30 years later, that I would be teaching here and directing a program.”

Professor Beth Hopkins, who leads the Wake Forest School of Law’s outreach efforts, is retiring in June after more than 30 years at the

university.

Hopkins was born in 1951 and grew up in Petersburg, Viginia. Both her parents were educators with high expectations for their two daughters.

Hopkins said it was a turbulent time in race relations in the South.

She vividly rememHopkins bered the White Only and Colored Only signs and not being able to go to swimming pools and tennis courts on the other side of town. She said starting at the age of 12, she wanted to

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become a lawyer so she could be an “agent of change” following in the footsteps of her heroes like Oliver Hill, Thurgood Marshall, Charles Hamilton Houston and Patricia Roberts Harris.

“I wanted to change things; I wanted to make it fair,” she said. “I wanted to make the Constitution apply to people who look like me.”

When she graduated high school, a friend told her Wake Forest University was looking for black female students, so she applied and was awarded an academic scholarship. In 1971, she was among the first black women to live on campus and later became the university’s first black homecoming queen.

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Executive director of S.G. Atkins CDC Carol Davis smiles with joy during the 11th Annual Fair and Affordable Housing Summit. The development corporation geared toward improving southeast Winston-Salem was honored for its hard work.

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Housing Summit, city officials and the New Horizons planning committee recognized S.G. Atkins CDC for its hard work and dedication.

While standing in front of more than 100 community members, business professionals, elected officials and others, director of human relations Wanda Allen-Abraha said the committee decided to choose S.G. Atkins because of their dedication to ensuring that adequate housing is

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young voters. This year, Schroeder heard arguments on the voter ID requirement that went into effect during the March primary.

N.C. NAACP President William Barber said the ruling has been appealed to the Fourth Circuit.

“We know that people – African-Americans, Latinos, women and students– have been disenfranchised by this voter suppression law and we are appealing immediately,” he said.

Schroeder’s 485-page ruling, released Monday evening, agreed that the state has a history of “significant, shameful past discrimination” against minority voters but there “is little official discrimination to consider” in the last 25 years. He wrote the plaintiffs “failed to show that such disparities will have materially adverse effects on the ability of minority voters to cast a ballot.”

While he acknowledged “educational and socioeconomic disparities suffered

by AfricanAmericans,” he didn’t think that they prevented African-Americans from voting under the new provisions.

“The evidence shows that, like all voters, African-Americans are not only capable of adjusting,

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“The women had afros and miniskirts, we were strong and proud and fearless,” said Hopkins.

She said the men were equally resilient. Among them was Lawrence Hopkins, who she married her senior year. The very small minority of black students stuck together as a unit.

“We depended on the upperclassmen to help us navigate the turbulent waters and so they told us which professors we should absolutely not enroll in,” she said. “We ate together at breakfast, lunch and dinner, so we presented a very bold image.”

She said they were all good students who earned their place at WFU, despite some white students who questioned their academic credentials for being there because of Affirmative Action. After being turned down by Wake Forest University law school, Hopkins attended the Marshall Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in Virginia while maintaining a long distance relationship with her husband, who attended Bowman Gray School of Medicine locally.

After she graduated in 1977, she took a job at Hill, Tucker and Marsh, the law firm of one of her heroes, Civil Rights Attorney Oliver Hill.

“It was one of the most incredible employment experiences I have ever had, to be working on cases where you’re going to change the traditional way in which the Commonwealth of Virginia treated its citizens,” she said.

The firm worked on a variety of cases in the two years she was there, including employment issues and

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but have adjusted,” wrote Schroeder.

Democracy N.C. Executive Director Bob Hall condemned the ruling.

“Schroeder’s decision ignores the reality that over 1,000 voters who lacked an acceptable ID took the trouble to fill out forms at polling sites in the March primary but were silenced; their ballots were rejected, often for trivial and inconsistent reasons, depending on where they voted and the wording they used to explain their lack of ID,” said Hall.

Lawyers in the case like Allison Riggs of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice are looking to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the ruling. The Fourth Circuit previously ruled against Schroeder on the case in 2014 granting an injunction he had denied against the law that was later overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, which kept an injunction restoring sameday registration and out-ofprecinct voting.

"Today's ruling is inconsistent with the Fourth Circuit’s decision in 2014, and we’re confident that the voters in this state will eventually be vindicated," said Riggs.

Schroeder’s ruling maintains the injunction until the June 7 primary and then same-day registration and out-of-precinct voting will end. police brutality. When the black bar association honored the partners at the firm, she got to meet another of her heroes, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, who was Hill’s college classmate.

“It was an exhilarating experience, he had this big warmth and his spirit just filled up the whole room,” she said about Marshall.

Hopkins would become a United States state’s attorney in both Richmond, Va. and in Shreveport, La. where her husband served in the Air Force. By 1984, they had moved back to Winston-Salem so they could be close to their parents in neighboring states.

She helped Lawrence start his OB/GYN practice while working at the local Chamber of Commerce.

She said she was no longer bitter about being denied entry to WFU School of Law. “That was in the past, that was gone, I’d moved on,” she said.

So in 1985, she began working for WFU’s newly created legal council office. She would go on to become a lecturer and professor teaching courses in history, American ethnic studies and law. In 2010, she became the director of the Smith Anderson Center for Community Outreach, which includes the law school’s Pro Bono and Public Interest programs.

Public Interest Law Organization encourages students to pursue careers in places like public defender or district attorney offices. The Pro Bono Project lets students volunteer in the community.

During Hopkins’ tenure, participation in the Pro Bono Project went from 10 percent of law students to more than 60 percent, giving 6,000 hours of service.

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Democracy North Carolina estimates that 29,000 votes were saved in the March primary by those two measures.

Gov. Pat McCrory, who signed HB 589 into law and is named in the lawsuit, praised the ruling, saying photo IDs are also required for things like boarding an airplane and purchasing Sudafed.

"This ruling further affirms that requiring a photo ID in order to vote is not only common-sense, it's constitutional," said McCrory.

HB 589 started as a voter ID law and then had many provisions added to it after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the preclearance requirement of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, which forced certain states and counties with a history of voter discrimination to get Justice Department approval when changing election laws.

The Supreme Court ruled that the list of states requiring pre-clearance was dated and ordered Congress to come up with a new formula, which it hasn’t done.

Barber said during a conference call on Tuesday that HB 589 wouldn’t have gone into effect if preclearance still existed and that Congress should pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore it. required and students receive no credit for it.

“It worked because we had a team here,” said Hopkins. “We had administrative support, faculty resources and dedicated students. And I was like a facilitator putting all the pieces of the puzzle together.”

She also said supervising attorneys from the community who’ve mentored the students have also been vital to the project’s success.

During a recent retirement celebration, Law School Dean Suzanne Reynolds said students helped with advanced directives, expungement clinics and helping local youth know their legal rights as part of the project.

She said she expects that to continue after Hopkins retires.

“Professor Hopkins, you have made this law school a better law school and it will remain that way,” said Reynolds.

Hopkins and her husband have two children, Michelle, who is a mental rehab councilor, and David, who is a professional tennis player, and two grandchildren. After she retires June 29, she plans to enjoy retirement by spending time with family, reading a book a week and taking classes in pottery and Spanish.

She’s also passionate about tennis, which she was introduced to as a student at WFU and still plays. She’s chair of constitution and rules for the United States Tennis Association and helped start the tennis programs at two local high schools.

The university has renamed the Public Interest Initiative scholarship grant to the Hopkins Pro Humanitate grant in her honor.

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S.G. Atkins CDC Executive Director Carol Davis addresses the crowd after receiving the Breaking Barriers Fair Housing Award during the 11th Annual Fair and Affordable Housing Summit on Thursday, April 21.

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More than 100 people gathered at the Benton Convention Center last Thursday for the 11th Annual Fair and Affordable Housing Summit. S.G. Atkins CDC was awarded the Breaking Barriers Fair Housing Award.

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“S.G. Atkins CDC has made a major impact on a number of lives in this community. We just want to thank them for all that they do,” Allen-Abraha said.

Named after the founder of WinstonSalem State University Simon Green Atkins, the development corporation was formed in 2008 with a mission to revitalize the southeast ward of the city which has a large number of rental homes. Executive director Carol Davis said highway construction in the late 1940s caused the housing stock to be destroyed. Davis mentioned S.G. Atkins mission is to bring the neighborhood back to life.

“We want to revitalize that housing and attract good products and services for the neighborhood,” Davis said.

S.G. Atkins is responsible for the Ridge Wood Place neighborhood located off Waughtown Street. Davis said once the all 130 lots are complete, the neighborhood will contribute $15 million to the tax value. Davis claims that will generate a yearly property tax of $500,000.

“That’s significant because that money will go into our public budget,” she continued. “It can be used to re-invest in the neighborhood.”

In 2005, S.G. Atkins built homes on 10th Street near New Walkertown Rd. The development company which is housed inside the Enterprise Center located on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. also helps

potential buyers find financial assistance with buying homes as well.

Those in need of financial assistance have the opportunity to complete classes at the Center for Home Ownership (CHO).

Participants in the course will learn about the home buying process, make contact with community professionals who will assist them, and learn to resolve problems that prevent home ownership. After completion of the course, S.G. Atkins will also help potential buyers find lenders to work with.

“We want to make sure that our buyers are financially ready,” said Davis. “That’s very important to us.”

After accepting the Breaking Barriers Fair Housing Award during the annual summit held at the Benton Convention Center last Thursday, Davis thanked the New Horizons planning committee for recognizing S.G. Atkins for the work they do in the community.

Keynote speaker for the summit college advisory board chairperson and city native Richard Caban-Cubero said more development corporations should follow in the footsteps of Atkins CDC and invest in the inner city.

Caban-Cubero noted that in recent years Winston-Salem has seen an increase in poverty and homelessness.

“We have to start investing in communities that are often overlooked,” he said.

“Until development corporations decide to invest in the communities that need it most, nothing will change here in Winston-Salem.”

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After a tumultuous primary, the Forsyth Board of Elections is hoping to fix voting issues ahead of what is expected to be a very high turnout General Election.

Forsyth B O E Director Tim Tsujii said during t h e T h u r s d a y, April 21 BOE meeting that he’s expecting a 77 percent turnout of registered voters with more than 92,000 ballots cast on Election Day. “I will say, Forsyth versus all the other counties in the state, we turn out,” said Tsujii, who became elections director on Feb. 29.

The stakes are high in this election, with congressional, General Assembly, local and judicial races, City Council and a hotly contested presidential contest all on the ballot. The board is taking steps to prevent issues it had in the March 15 primary from happening again during the June 7 primary for U.S. House of Representatives and N.C. Supreme Court.

Election volunteer Jane Dougherty brought up one of those problems during the public comment session. She was scheduled to be a judge on Primary Day, but was called into another precinct in

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Kernersville to be a fill-in chief judge.

Voters who weren’t registered came in and were given a provisional ballot. Poll workers also printed out small slips crammed full of information for those voters to fill out, like their name, address and party affiliation.

Though their vote most likely wouldn’t count because they’re un-registered, the slip ensured they would be registered the next time they vote.

Unfortunately, the signature line needed to complete the registration didn’t print Tsujii out and Dougherty said she was unaware they needed to sign, so those voters remain unregistered today.

“I have to say I’m very distressed because I work very, very hard to do right by my voters,” she said. “As a last minute fill-in judge maybe that’s why I didn’t verbally hear that they should sign that form.

The last time I worked an election was two years ago, so if I heard it back then I certainly had forgotten it.”

This was not isolated to her precinct, as it happened to 194 voters during the primary.

Tsujii said that letters are being sent to each of those voters in hopes of getting a signature before the June primary. The signature line not printing out also happened

Students send another message to Cooper Students from the three universities in Winston-Salem listen during the rally held outside the Forsyth County Courthouse on Sunday, April 24 to urge Roy Cooper to free Kalvin Michael Smith and others.

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Rally and march held to urge attorney general to release two wrongly convicted men

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

More than two dozen students marched through downtown last Sunday evening demanding N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper free Kalvin Michael Smith and others serving prison sentences for crimes they didn’t commit.

As the students from Salem College, Wake Forest, and WinstonSalem State University marched to the Forsyth County Courthouse, shouts of “free Kalvin now” and “Cooper do your job” could be heard from blocks away.

K a l v i n Michael Smith is Dark serving up to 29 years in prison for the 1995 assault of Jill Marker at the Silk Plant Forest store that left her with server brain injuries and blindness.

Although police have no physical evidence linking Smith to the crime, and no witnesses placing him at the scene of the crime, Attorney General Roy Cooper refuses to do anything in Smith’s case.

Over the years, Smith has had many appeals denied. The latest appeal in the Smith case involves accusations about the lead detective. According to court papers, Detective Don Williams told his brother Ricky Williams that he believed a white man committed the Silk Plant Forest assault.

The Silk Plant Forest Truth Committee, the N.C. NAACP, the students from the three universities and number of other organizations have held a number of rallies and other events to persuade Cooper to free Smith. Last month students delivered a banner to Cooper’s office with more than 200 signatures demanding Smith’s release.

During a press conference held earlier this year, Wake Forest professor of religion Dr. Stephen Boyd said it is important that the younger generation get involved because they are the voices of the future.

He mentioned students have been studying the case for months and are committed to carrying on the effort.

“The students are excited about carrying on the fight,” Boyd said.

Boyd, who recently released a book discussing the handling of the Darryl Hunt trial entitled “Making Justice Our Business: The Wrongful Conviction of Darryl Hunt and the Work of Faith,” said, “Thirty-three judges denied Hunt’s appeals and when the DNA came back, they were all wrong and that’s what it is now.”

Before marching to the courthouse, cochair of the Silk Plant Forest Truth Committee Ann Donovan gave students an update on the fight to free Smith. She said Cooper continues to tell the public that only a court of law can overturn Smith’s conviction and free him from prison.

“That may be true, but Roy Cooper could and should join with the defense and movement to free an innocent man,“ Donovan said.

Smith’s father, Augustus Dark, told the students that he was grateful for all they have done to prove his son’s innocence.

He also told the students to continue the fight for others who are wrongfully convicted as well.

Students also called for the immediate release of Dontae Sharpe. Sharpe is serving a life sentence for the murder of George Radcliff, who was found shot to death in his pickup truck in West Greenville, N.C. on Feb. 11, 1994.

Sharpe has maintained his innocence since the day he was arrested. He even denied a plea deal offered by the Pitt County District Attorney Office.

According to reports, a number witnesses have recanted their statements as well.

Similar to Smith, Sharpe has filed appeal after appeal, but has seen no change.

WSSU associate professor of political science and former leader of the local chapter of the Black Panther Party, Dr. Larry Little, recently made a public demand for the immediate release of Smith and Sharpe as well.

“We continue to lag behind in the area of social justice,” he said. “Keep fire on Attorney General Roy Cooper. He could have stopped this a long time ago.”

to registered voters, causing more than 100 provisional ballots to be discounted. Tsujii has previously said they will not be using the same program again and will instead use a manual process. He informed the board that the State Board of Elections is still doing its due diligence of the March primary and that staff is ready if the state board asks them to revisit those ballots.

Tsujii met with Democracy NC leaders earlier last week, who wanted those ballots to count, a call the State BOE would Dougherty have to make.

There were also 101 absentee ballots received at the Forsyth BOE the day after the primary that were discounted for having no postmark. Instructions that are included in the absentee packet will now highlight the need for a postmark in red.

Forsyth BOE is also adding a sticker about postmarks to the return envelope included in the package and the information will eventually appear on the envelope’s flap when the BOE orders new ones. By state mandate, any voter that requested an absentee ballot for the March primary will also get one for the June primary.

The extremely close South Ward Democratic contest will be held again during the June primary because poll workers

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accidentally gave some voters the wrong ballot style that didn’t have the race on it, and others who shouldn’t have voted in it received a ballot that included the race.

Tsujii said poll workers will be getting ballots from marked folders this time to avoid confusion.

Tsujii said there will also be more training opportunities, which will include simulation based training, for poll workers.

Tsujii is also exploring the possibility of transitioning from paper ballots to computerized voting machines at the request of BOE member Fleming El-Amin. El-Amin said it was “archaic in 2016” to still use paper ballots. During the comment session, South Ward Democratic City Council candidate Carolyn Highsmith, who won the March primary by six votes before the State BOE ruled to re-do the race, also asked the BOE to use voting machines instead of paper ballots, which she said were error prone and used by only four other counties in the state.

By state mandate, all BOEs will have to use a paper based system by 2018. This means any machine will have to produce a paper ballot. The touch screen voting machines used by the county during early voting will have to be replaced, since the paper it prints results on is not a ballot.

Early voting for the General Election will be discussed in upcoming BOE meetings. The early voting plan is due to the State BOE by July 29th.

More than two dozen students gathered for a rally and march demanding the immediate release of Kalvin Michael Smith and Dontae Sharpe. Before marching to the courthouse, students and other residents gathered to discuss the two cases.

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Forsyth County commissioners passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to exempt local governments from stormwater fees and the Airport Commission heard a new proposal from City Council Member Robert Clark on Monday, April 25.

Stormwater fees at the Smith Reynolds Airport, which is owned by the County, have been a source of tension between city and county governments for months. The airport asked the City to exempt its runways and taxiways from fees last year but the item is still in committee.

According to airport officials, the $118,000 it spends in annual stormwater fees could be used to leverage money from state and federal government for capital projects at the airport to attract more business.

The Airport Commission, which runs the airport, voted in March to ask the County to seek

de-annexation of the airport from the city as a solution to the problem. County Commissioners mentioned the idea to state lawmakers last week who urged them to find a local solution with the City instead.

Clark’s airport compromise Clark presented his own potential compromise to the Airport Commission during its monthly meeting. His proposal, which he had yet to run by his City Council colleagues, involved de-annexing just the runways, taxiways and a small plane parking area, while leaving buildings and the surrounding land in the city. This “split the baby in half” solution would cut stormwater fees in half and was meant to open dialog between the City and County.

“I do think it’s important to preserve the relationship between the City and County,” said Clark, who represents the West Ward and is the sole Republican on the council.

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sioners welcomed the idea.

“On the surface this is a very, very good opening,” said County Commissioner Ted Kaplan, who sits on the Airport Commission.

Airport Commission Chair Scott Piper also felt the proposal was getting them close to where they wanted to be. However, airport commissioners said they felt it only addressed part of the problem. Other airports in the state, such as Piedmont International Airport near Greensboro, tend to be located outside city limits, thus planes don’t pay city property tax.

This makes leasing a hanger at Smith Reynolds much more expensive than its competitors. For example, plane owners pay 42 percent less property tax at PTI. Airport officials say they want to “level the playing field” so Smith Reynolds can compete.

The City collects approximately $294,000 annually in personal property taxes from Smith Reynolds tenants.

After the meeting, Kaplan met with Clark and

City Council Members DD Adams and Jeff MacIntosh, who were also in attendance, behind closed doors.

Kaplan and Clark said afterwards they felt progress is being made on a possible agreement and that the matter is being worked on now by City and County staff to come up with a more concrete proposal to present to their colleagues.

Even if county commissioners and City Council approved it, any de-annexation would require legislation that would have to be passed by the General Assembly.

Clark’s proposal is just one of several on the table. The City has drafted a resolution for the City and County to each give up to $100,000 a year in matching funds to help the airport secure state and federal funds for capital improvements. City Council public works committee is also considering stormwater credits for businesses that make structural improvements to reduce stormwater runoff.

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County’s stormwater fee request During its Monday meeting, county commissioners argued that it’s unfair for local governments to pay the city stormwater fees and passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to exempt governmental entities from stormwater fees, citing the airport and the local school system, which pays $233,391.

The vote was 5-2 with County Commissioner Walter Marshall as one of the dissenters saying that all properties with impervious surface of more than 400 square feet, regardless of who owns them, are required to pay for federally mandated stormwater management.

“We’re asking the State to do something it doesn’t have the power to do,” he said.

Stormwater fees on impervious surfaces, charged by the acre for businesses, are used by the City to fund stormwater management, a program

required by the Federal Clean Water Act in larger cities to protect bodies of water from pollution that can come from stormwater runoff. Stormwater fees are a common way cities fund the program, though some cities add the cost onto its property taxes instead.

County Commissioner Everett Witherspoon was the other “no” vote. He wondered how such exemptions might affect the budgets of stormwater p programs in other cities. b Though he felt the airport is paying too much in fees compared to its revenue, the fees are only a fraction b of the percentage of the school system’s and the county’s budget N “We have the ability to pay,” said Witherspoon.

County Commissioner Don Martin, a former local b school superintendent, countered that even if it was a small part of the budget, the school system b could still find better uses for the money.

UNC system president checks out WSSU

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Margaret Spellings’ tour of the all the institutions in the University of North Carolina (UNC) system stopped on the campus of Winston-Salem State University earlier this week.

Spellings visit was part of a 100-day listening tour where the newly appointed president intends to visit all 16 public universities, the NC School of Science and Mathematics, the NC Research Campus in Annapolis and UNC Health Care.

WSSU was the fifteenth stop on Spellings’ list of public universities. She is scheduled to return to Winston-Salem on Friday, April 29, to visit the N.C. School of the Arts.

Prior to joining the state’s university system, Spellings served as the U.S. Secretary of Education and White House domestic policy advisor. During that time she helped launch No Child Left Behind, which has since been replaced by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which was signed by President Barack Obama last year.

Spellings has also served as the president of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, worked with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Education Advisory Board.

During her nine-hour tour of WSSU on Tuesday, April 26, complete with performances by the marching band, Spellings sat down with a number of students to discuss the future of the UNC system. She men-

tioned most students are concerned about the affordability of education.

On a number of stops on the tour, students have made it clear that they are not happy with the UNC Board of Governors’ decision to appoint Spellings president because of her involvement with Apollo Group, a company that collects student loan debts. Apollo Group also oversees the University of Phoenix, a for-profit institution.

When asked how she plans to address the students’ concerns, Spellings said, “I plan to take these issues to the N.C. Legislature and push for more resources here and at every other institution in the system.

“That’s my job. To be their advocate,” she said.

While on her listening tour, Spellings also met with Chancellor Elwood Robinson and the WSSU Board of u Trustees. Robinson said Spellings was b very attentive during her many discussions throughout the day.

“Everyone she met with today, she gave her full attention,” he said. “We want h to thank her for spending that time with us today.”

When asked what she has learned from her tour of the institutions in the UNC System, Spellings said, “I have learned b how different each university in this sysb tem is.

“Each one has a unique character, leader and even community,” she continued. “That’s the strength of this system.”

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS r In Minneapolis, family and friends of Prince said a “loving goodbye” to the music icon on Saturday, April 23 in a small tprivate ceremony after his remains had rbeen cremated.

His publicist Yvette Noel-Schure said the celebration of his life included his “most beloved” family, friends and musi,cians. She said a musical celebration will be held at a future date.

The list of people who attended was not announced, but Prince's sister Tyka Nelson and brother-in-law Maurice Phillips were seen on the grounds of Prince's estate Paisley Park, as well as rfriends such as percussionist Sheila E. and bassist Larry Graham. , Some of the hundreds of fans who contgregated at Paisley Park Saturday got a memento of Prince. People emerged from mthe estate and handed out round purple boxes containing a color photo of Prince and a black T-shirt with “3121” printed on it in white - the numbers were the title of a Prince album.

Prince was found unresponsive in an elevator Thursday at Paisley Park, and an autopsy was done Friday. But authorities have not released a cause of death and have said results could take days or weeks.

The publicist's brief statement repeated that the cause of Prince's death was unknown and said autopsy results wouldn't be received for at least four weeks.

The statement said the “final storage” of Prince's remains would be private.

Prince accepted a standing ovation as he strolled out carrying a cane and rocking an Afro to present the 2015 Grammy for album of the year. Then he stole the show with a line that reminded everyone he was more than just a pop superstar; he was a black activist.

“Albums still matter,” he said. “Like books and black lives, albums still matter.

Tonight and always.”

In the wake of his death last Thursday at 57, radio stations played his biggest hits and fans came together to grieve. But

beyond the chart-toppers and dance parties, the legacy of P r i n c e R o g e r s Nelson grew to include political stances, challenges to record execs AP Photo/Danny Moloshok and an over- Recording artist Prince speaks during a news conference about his recording agreement between himself a r c h i n g and Universal Records and his new single "Te Amo Corazon," Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, in Beverly Hills, focus on Calif.

Africandefiance wasn't about enriching himself, Trayvon Martin after the unarmed Florida American empowerment.

At the Grammys in Los Angeles, but about “trying to pave the way for the teen was shot to death by a neighborhood watch volunteer in 2012, the Rev. Al Prince was referring to the Black Lives next generation.”

Carter, senior entertainment writer for Sharpton said recently on MSNBC. Matter Movement that was galvanized by Activist Van Jones said that after the 2014 police killing of an unarmed ESPN's The Undefeated, a website about race, sports and culture, wrote recently Martin's death, Prince was influential in Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

But Prince didn't stop there. After about meeting Prince last year at his establishing #YesWeCode, an initiative to protests rocked Baltimore over the death of Paisley Park compound in suburban get more minorities into tech jobs. Jones a black man who suffered a spinal injury Minneapolis, where he threw a party for recently told USA Today that Prince didn't while riding in a police van, Prince stepped black journalists in town for a convention. exclusively blame racism for the way some She said the conversation turned to the people view young blacks in hoodies as in and performed a tribute song named for the city that included the line, “Does any- reported $400 million deal that brought the thugs instead of potential Facebook body hear us pray for Michael Brown or Beatles catalog to iTunes. Prince said he founders. Jones recalled Prince saying, hadn't been offered nearly as much, and “Maybe you civil rights guys haven't creatFreddie Gray?”

“This song shined a new light,” said when someone asked whether he thought ed enough Mark Zuckerbergs.”

His black consciousness was also Pastor Charles Ewing, Brown's uncle. “A he was being lowballed because he was black, Carter wrote, “He shot us all a apparent in his best-known records and lot of his music had messages.” performances, according to Stephen Hill, It wasn't the first time Prince connected `what-do-you-think?' kind of look.”

Apple Inc. didn't return a call seeking president of programing for BET, or Black his music to the fight for racial justice. He Entertainment Television. told The Associated Press in 2004 that he comment.

“Prince was very proudly black and a Prince signed on instead with Tidal, the had chastised music industry bosses over rap and R&B that promoted sex, drugs and music streaming service backed by Jay Z, lot of the music that he played - you've got violence. “What you won't show your kids, telling Rolling Stone last year: “Once we to remember the rock 'n' roll that some have our own resources, we can provide people said that was the `white' side - no, don't show ours,” he said at the time.

About a decade earlier, he publicly what we need for ourselves. Jay Z spent rock 'n' roll was black music. Funk is black feuded with record label Warner Bros. and $100 million of his own money to build his music. Ballads is black music,” Hill told appeared with the word “slave” scrawled own service. We have to show support for the AP. “Prince was playing music that was artists who are trying to own things for true to his soul and true to his core.” on his cheek.

Music journalist Kelley L. Carter said themselves.”

AP staffers Jeff Baenen and Kevin He also told Ebony that artists should she thinks Prince saw racial inequality in that dispute and others, including his beef seek to control distribution, saying, Burbach reported from Minneapolis. Greg with music streaming services over artist “Where we finally get into a position to Moore reported from Milwaukee. Nekesa Mumbi Moody and John Carucci conpay that has left fans scrambling to find run things, we all should help.”

Prince also sent money to the family of tributed to this report. their favorite Prince songs. She said his

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Gov. McCrory needs to call Bob Brown GUEST EDITORIAL

When you reflect on the low point North Carolina is mired in for passing a law striking down Charlotte’s L.G.B.T. anti-discrimination ordinance, Mr. Robert J. “Bob” Brown of High Point is probably not the first person that comes to mind.

Neither most of the Tar Heel state’s high brows nor its NASCAR enthusiasts with names like Cletus, Crystal, and Dale may have heard of Mr. Brown, but they have heard the concise but astute observation of George Santayana: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

Surely, however, N.C.’s Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has heard of Mr. Brown, a Republican insider who has often been written up as the most powerful behind-the-scenes black powerbroker since Booker T. Washington. Mr. Brown, 80 – through his public relations firm, B&C Associates International, which is headquartered a few miles from where his grandparents raised him – for more than half a century, has advised some of the world’s most powerful people, to include having served as domestic policy advisor to President Richard Nixon, Martin Luther King Jr., President Nelson Mandela, President John F. Kennedy, and Maya Angelou; but, in addition, this self-effacing and soft-spoken master diplomat and negotiator has had the ear of corporate America’s one percenters, often on the world’s Augusta National-like golf courses.

Now the “What if.”

What if the sponsors of House Bill 2 and Gov. Pat McCrory had remembered N.C.’s center stage role in the past where civil and human rights are concerned?

If so, they would have thought of what Mr. Brown said to the Board of Directors of F. W. Woolworth when the Tar Heel State was in eye of the storm of societal change ushered in on February 1, 1960, when NC A&T students stood up against unlawful activity and sat down at the Greensboro Woolworth lunch counter.

In an interview recorded recently by the Smithsonian Institution, Mr. Brown recalled what he said: “I told them that they needed to change and that there was a change coming and they needed to get with it and have their thing, stay in front of it, so that they could remain a viable entity in America, and indeed, in the world, if they wanted to do that.”

Not only was Mr. Brown hired by F. W. Woolworth as principal adviser to guide them through the minefields they’d created as segregationists, High Point’s first black policeman facilitated them and other Fortune 100 corporations to address their most perplexing business risks and maximize their profits – grounded on having a maximally diverse workforce and treating all employees and customers with respect and fairness.

The metro Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte areas are the virtual buckle of The Sunbelt. Then, according to last week’s New Yorker, faster than you can say “condemned to repeat it,” executives at 80 companies – including Apple, Pfizer, Microsoft, and Marriott – signed a public letter to Governor McCrory, urging him to repeal House Bill 2.

Not only does House Bill 2 eliminate L.G.B.T. protections, but it also does away with key components of the civil rights agenda which Mr. Brown helped to shape. HB 2 prevents local governments from enacting nondiscriminatory employment policies, takes away citizens’ right to sue for employment discrimination based on race, sex, religion, and it prohibits cities from adopting a minimum wage higher than the state's minimum wage or requiring other employment benefits.

HB 2 has put N.C. is on its heels, stuck it in the tar of an outdated value system. In the manner of speaking used by President Ronald Reagan - the standard bearer of the modern Republican Party who said famously, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” I say, “Mr. N.C. Governor Pat McCrory, give Mr. Bob Brown a call!”

Dr. Bill Turner is the guest editorial writer. He called Winston-Salem home for many years. Reach him at bill-turner@comcast.net.

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us that giving back is important.

Award recipient Leah A. Steele Winston-Salem shows giving back Nonprofit helps is important To the Editor community to So many times you hear negative stories about young Black men. I bolster education would like to share with each of you my firsthand experience with a positive Black man who is very important in my life. He is my husband Antwan Steele Sr. Antwan is a selfless and phenomenal person. When we met, I always knew he was special and could bring so many positive attributes to our community.

My husband has been volunteering in the Winston Salem community for the past five years. During this time he has coached football with the AYF league; with the Fulton YMCA he coached basketball, soccer, referee many games and is still an active coach Steele with the Fulton YMCA for about four years now.

On top of all of this, he spends his free time working with many middle and high school guys, with school work, sports or just an ear to listen.

Because of these accomplishments, and Antwan Steele’s dedication to our community he was recognized on April 19 by the YMCA Northwest Chapter and was given the STRONG award from the Fulton YMCA. It is one thing to just volunteer but it is another when you become positive influences in young men’s lives. This is what my husband has done, what he will continue to do and what he stands for.

I love my husband so much and because of his passion in making a difference, we will continue to dedicate our time and attention to different organizations throughout our city that make a difference in our youth, because they are our tomorrow.

Raising kids ourselves, he always would say, “I want to make sure our kids know why community and giving back is so important. You don’t have to have money to make a difference; you just have to give the most important gift God gave us: time.”

Thank you Antwan for showing

To the Editor:

I agree with Donna Rogers’ opinion that transforming education takes a collaborative approach.

We can’t just rely on parents to teach their children at home. We can’t expect teachers to do it all at school. We need community partners like READWS to work with parents, students and teachers to ensure the success of our most vulnerable students.

READWS, started as the Augustine Literacy Project, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free tutors to underserved students with reading problems. We have since expanded our mission.

The mission of READWS is to

reach, teach and advocate for struggling readers by training tutors, educators and parents to use the evidence-based best practices of a multisensory, structured literacy approach. We focus on students who are at an economic disadvantage.

Over 160 Augustine Literacy tutors currently serve economically disadvantaged children in more than 35 public schools and afterschool programs in Forsyth County. These volunteer tutors teach twice a week, and their students are learning. Last year, Augustine tutors provided over 7,000 hours of free, direct instruction in our local schools.

We hope some of you reading this will decide to join us as tutors, supporters and advocates. We need everyone to be “all in” for our WSFCs students.

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Note: Learn more about Augustine Project tutoring. on Tuesday, May 17, at Carl Russell Recreation Center, 3521 Carver School Road., from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

RSVP is required by calling 336-723-4391, ext 1506 or emailing pam@readws.org.

Harriet Tubman on $20 bill is big milestone To the Editor:

I’m glad Treasury listened to my call, and the calls of many other members of Congress and the American people, in keeping Alexander Hamilton on the $10 and putting a woman on the $20. Harriet Tubman, a woman who through sheer perseverance and fearlessness, led hundreds out Adams of captivity, deserves this great merit.

This decision is a major milestone to recognize the contributions women have made to this nation.

The other changes to honor leaders of the women’s suffrage movement, such as Susan B. Anthony, and the civil rights era, such Martin Luther King Jr., are a testament to their shared significance in moving our nation forward.”

U.S. Rep. Alma S. Adams (NC-12) Washington, DC

Note: Adams sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew in July urging him to keep Alexander Hamilton on the $10 dollar bill and put a woman on the $20 dollar bill.

Adams is also a cosponsor of H.R.2147, the Woman on the Twenty Act.

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Black and brown boys missing from the education pipeline in N.C.

I have been doing research on interventions Dawn X for suspended adolescents Henderson in North Carolina for the past five years and am well aware of the dispariGuest ties that exist in our public Columnist education system.

An article released by The Washington Post jolted me back to some of the issues I observed while conducting interviews with suspended adolescents.

The report shared examines the achievement gap in Florida between males and females. Two findings from the report were rather alarming: (1) females from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to graduate from high school than males from similar backgrounds, and (2) after controlling for family characteristics (e.g., educational attainment, income, etc.) males of color remain at a significant disadvantage in the public education system.

So how can Florida become a mirror to North

Carolina?

In North Carolina, when black and brown males transition from third grade, they are less likely to be performing at grade level. Black females are more likely to be represented in Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) programs; American Indian boys have little to no representation in AIG programs across North Carolina.

Black and brown males are disproportionately suspended and less likely to complete advanced courses.

Continuous suspension from school contributes to prolonged absence and, to some extent, higher dropout rates.

Black and brown males are roughly three times more likely to receive a short-term suspension in school when compared to their peers.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction revealed females had higher four-year graduation rates (89.1 percent) than males (82.2 percent) yet more males attended K-12 schools; Hispanic males had the lowest graduation rate (73.1 percent) when compared to their peers.

If you do not complete advanced or college prep courses, you are less likely to persist in college. If you are

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not graduating from high school, you do not go to college.

According to the University of North Carolina system, 63.9 percent of females graduate in five years compared to 54.4 percent of males. Males account for less than half of the student population in the UNC-System. Schools reporting predominately African-American or other ethnically diverse populations, on average, have a female to male ratio of 2 to 1.

Where are our black and brown boys?

The rate of female and male births is relatively the same; however, somewhere our males, specifically males of color, disappear from the education pipeline.

Recovering our black and brown boys from the wastrel landscape of the “lost” and, to some extent, the criminal justice system, requires a community of collective agents, universities, and organizations.

Consider this an issued AMBER Alert aimed to ignite a community response to search for and recover our lost boys.

Dr. Dawn X. Henderson is assistant professor of Psychological Sciences at Winston-Salem State University.

The Black Lives Matter movement should James B. Ewers Jr.

broaden its perspective

Guest Columnist I grew up in a time when gun violence was not as pervasive as it is today.

Quite honestly, I wonder if anyone in my neighborhood owned a firearm. If they did, we as children certainly didn’t know about it. You know, just as it is today, kids talked back in the day. I didn’t hear any of my friends say their parents owned a gun.

The only people I knew that had guns were the police. Growing up, even through high school, we didn’t have any encounters with the police. In fact, we didn’t get close to the police much less their guns. The father of one of my friends was a detective, but we never saw his weapon.

As we all know, now there is a “Black Lives Matter” movement that has taken hold in this country.

It may have been the Trayvon Martin killing by George Zimmerman that made more people pay attention. The Black Lives Matter movement has made America take stock of the number of black men in particular losing their lives because of white police officers. Arguably, there aren’t a lot of states in the union where this scenario has not played out a time or two.

Yes, it’s hurtful to see white police officers use their weapons to kill or maim young men and women of color. The level of aggression and force is unacceptable. Some states like South Carolina have prosecuted police officers for being trigger happy and insensitive.

These incidents happen too frequently so the Black Lives Matter movement has taken city and state governments to task and rightfully so. It is my opinion that more stringent laws need to be put in place so that the police don’t overuse their power and

“Yes, it’s hurtful to see white police officers use their weapons to kill or maim young men and women of color.”

abuse their privilege of being law enforcement officials.

We as citizens must not become lethargic in our efforts to see justice done.

We can no longer accept the “administration’s

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answer”. Take Baltimore, Maryland for example.

What happened to Freddie Gray inside of that police van? When we last saw Freddie Gray before he stepped into that van, he was alive. Now he is not. I

believe we need the Black Lives Matter movement because it keeps us all vigilant. It serves as a type of moral checks and balances.

However, it is my hope that the Black Lives Matter movement will broaden its

focus and perspective. We only have to watch the news to see that we as black people are killing other black people at an alarming rate.

Recently in New Orleans, Louisiana former

New Orleans Saints player, Will Smith, was killed by Cardell Hayes over a fender bender. That’s right, a fender bender! Hayes killed Smith and wounded his wife. All involved were black. Will Smith was set to be inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame in the fall. Smith’s funeral was held on Saturday. Hayes is in jail charged with second degree murder and his bail is set at one million dollars.

New facts in the case are unfolding every day.

Where is the outrage when we see brothers killing brothers?

The killing which I just described occurs way too often among us. It seems at times that we wake up mad, go through the day mad and before you know it something bad happens.

Instead of standing at the corner of hope and opportunity, some of us stand at the corner of despair and disappointment.

We must be proactive in our communities to stop the violence among us. The Black Lives Matter movement has an opportunity to lead the way in this effort.

Partnering with places of worship, city agencies and schools will be necessary in order to grow and sustain a new message.

All of us have a part to play! It starts with us and where we live. Replace the frown with a smile, replace fault with forgiveness, and replace a quick temper with patience and tolerance.

The verdict is in and we can do it! Some many years ago now, the Godfather of Soul, James Brown sang, “Say it loud, I’m black and I’m proud.” Stop the violence against each other today!

James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C Smith University where he was all-conference for four years.

He is the President Emeritus of The Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio and a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

Mary L. Fair Gleaner Branch crowns queen

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Last weekend talented young ladies from around the city competed for a chance to be crowned the 2016 Gleaner Queen during the first ever Queen’s Contest.

Themed “Black Butterflies,” the event was hosted by the Mary L. Fair Gleaner Branch #137, the female youth group of Bivouac Chapter #530 Order of the Eastern Star, serves as a fundraising event to assist participants

with expenses to travel to the State Youth Assembly held in Raleigh later this year.

During the pageantstyle event held at the Kate B. Reynolds Education Building, A’Nayjah Bullard, Jayla Herndon, Londyn Hunt, Quincie McKnight, and Madison Murrell made it known that they all are worthy of wearing the crown.

Each of the contestants was presented with a gift, but only one could be crowned 2016 Mary L. Fair Gleaner Queen. That honor went to Quincee McKnight. Second runner up was Londyn Hunt and first runner up was Madison Murrell.

Following the crowning and a brief photoshoot featuring the contestants, emcee for the event, Judge

Denise Hartfield, announced that combined the participants raised more than $2,000.

Similar to the big name pageants held across the country, the Queen’s Contest featured three different portions which included a fashion show, a talent portion and a formal entrance where contestants walked the makeshift runway in their best evening gowns.

The pageant also featured performances from other talented young ladies who were not competing for the crown.

Committee supervisor and coordinator for the event, Lisa W. Smith, said that aside from raising funds for the organization, the Queen’s Contest is a great way for the girls to interact with each other and

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Quincie McKnight takes a moment to take photos after being crowned 2016 Mary L. Fair Queen, during the Queen’s Contest held at the Katie B. Reynolds Education Building last weekend.

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display their many talents.

“We have some amazing, talented young ladies here in Winston-Salem,” she said. “This event highlights the talents and beauty of the young people in our community.”

Smith noted the contest

will also encourage the participants to continue to be smart and soar to higher heights.

Committee chairperson Vaness Lyerly applauded the participants for all their hard work. Lyerly mentioned that she expects the

contest to grow and include more participants in the future.

“You are all winners today,” said Lyerly. “I am proud of you all. You are all queens.”

Theologian to deliver Livingstone College commencement address SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

SALISBURY, N.C. – A scholar who earned her degrees from Ivy League schools and is the director of the Center for Black Church Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary will deliver the 2016 Commencement address at Livingstone College.

The Rev. Dr. Yolanda Pierce will address Livingstone graduates on May 7 inside Alumni Memorial Stadium.

Commencement begins at 9 a.m. and will be moved to Varick Auditorium in the case of inclement weather.

Also during commencement, Pierce and a few other individuals will be awarded honorary doctorate degrees.

Pierce, the Elmer G. Homrighausen Associate Professor of African-American Religion and Literature at Princeton Theological Seminary, has a bachelor’s degree in English from Princeton University. She earned two masters degrees from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in English, also from Cornell.

Pierce’s academic and teaching interests include African-American religious history, womanist theology and literature and religion.

Her most recent book, “Hell without Fires: Slavery, Christianity & the AfricanAmerican Spiritual Narrative,” and her forthcoming book, “Religious Ecstasy & African-American Cultural Expression,” focus on the historical and contemporary significance of the African-American religious tradition. Pierce is an accomplished writer who has penned more than 40 critical essays and articles in academic and trade journals.

An ordained Christian minister, Pierce is also a dedicated mentor, community activist, board member of a foster care agency and a commentator for MSNBC and CNN. She is a member of various professional organizations, including the Modern Language Association, the American Academy of Religion and the Society for the Study of Black Religion.

Pierce has been a frequent guest on the

Melissa Harris-Perry show on MSNBC and is known for being candid when speaking about race in America, particularly when writing on her b l o g , Reflections of an AfroChristian Scholar.

Dr. Pierce “We are proud and fortunate to have an intellect of such high acclaim to serve as our Commencement speaker,” said Livingstone College President Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr. “Dr. Yolanda Pierce doesn’t mince words, and I

am confident she will impart some sage and thought-provoking words of wisdom for our graduating seniors on May 7.

Livingstone was founded by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, so it is highly apropos to have a speaker who truly understands the church, as it relates to African-Americans, to speak at Commencement. We look forward to having her on our campus and to establishing a relationship with her.”

Approximately 110 students are expected to graduate from Livingstone College on May 7. In keeping with tradition, the institution will also hold its “Golden Graduates” ceremony, which recognizes graduates who earned their degrees 50 years ago. The Golden Graduates dress in gold robes and, after the undergraduates receive their degrees, walk across the stage to receive certificates from Jenkins in what is always a highlight of Commencement.

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Award-winning author and noted scholar Melissa Harris-Perry will be the speaker at Winston-Salem State University’s 2016 commencement ceremony, scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on Friday, May 13.

Harris-Perry, the author of “Barbershops, Bibles, and BET: Everyday Talk and Black Political Thought,” and “Sister Citizen: Shame,” is the Maya Angelou Chair at Wake Forest University. There she is the executive director of the Pro Humanitate Institute and

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founding director of the Anna Julia Cooper Center on Gender, Race, and Politics in the South. The Center supports, generates, and communicates innovative research at the intersection of gender, race, and place, and works to advance equity through teaching, research, and community engagement.

“Having an individual of Melissa HarrisPerry’s caliber as our commencement speaker is a great honor,” said Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson. “As a scholar and a leader, Dr. Harris-Perry has been a tremendous voice actively working to address issues of inequity

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and racism. I know her message will be thought-provoking and inspiring for our graduates as they prepare to leave WSSU and begin the next chapters of their lives.”

Harris-Perry received her B.A. degree in English from Wake Forest University and her Ph.D. in political science from Duke University.

She also studied theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York. Harris-Perry previously served on the faculty of the University of Chicago, Princeton University, and Tulane University. She is the former host of “Melissa Harris-Perry” on MSNBC.

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Quality Education Academy achieves 100 Percent college acceptance

FROM BLACK LED SCHOOLS OF CHOICE NEWSLETTER

The Class of 2016 at Quality Education Academy High School (QEA), a free, public charter school in Winston-Salem, defied the odds.

At a time when the state is struggling with a 6.8 percent drop-out rate among black students, according to the latest data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, QEA reached this month its goal of 100 percent college acceptance rate among its high school seniors.

Quality Education Academy High School marked the occasion by hosting a “Sign Up Day.” Like athletes signing up with professional sports teams, graduating seniors wore the t-shirt of the college of their choice and signed the QEA Student Creed, which was confirmed by Simon Johnson, Quality Education Academy CEO. Dr. Pamela Jennings, Executive Director of the Center for Design Innovation, spoke to a full auditorium about goals, hard work, the power of focus, and education. She inspired, encouraged, and challenged the students to prepare themselves for the journey ahead of them.

The program also included poetry, music, presentations, and concluded with a reception for the students and their family members.

The event was inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama, who challenged every high school in the country to recognize all

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Quality Education Academy High School students celebrate “Sign Up Day.”

students who continue their education beyond high school with the Reach Higher Initiative.

Quality Education Academy High School was able to set and reach its goal of 100 percent college acceptance since its first graduating class in 2009 due to its rigorous academic curriculum, high performance student standards, excellent teachers and staff, and strong community and family support.

As remarkable as this achievement is, QEA’s success mirrors the national trend of improved student performance among African-American students in public charter schools compared to their peers enrolled in traditional public schools, according to the 2015 “State of Black America” report by the Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO).

Examining the latest research from

Stanford University, the U.S. Department of Education, and its own analysis, BAEO researchers found that: For every $1,000 invested in a charter school and a traditional public school (TPS) in 20 states and the District of Columbia, charter schools produced a “weighted average of 17 NAEP points per $1,000 invested in math” and “16 NAEP points per invested in reading.”

Black students received an additional 36 days of learning in math and 26 days in reading compared to their TPS peers—the highest gain for all students in each subject.

Black students in poverty received an additional 59 days of learning in math and 44 days in reading compared with their TPS peers — the highest gain for all lowincome, non-English Language Learner (ELL) students.

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In fact, 15 of the 16 national and regional studies identified by BAEO researchers and conducted since 2010 concluded that charter students outperformed their TPS peers and only one study found mixed results.

While there is still much work to be done to improve academic outcomes for all students, the evidence is strong from current research, as well as from the smiles of students, parents and teachers at Quality Education Academy High School's "Sign Up Day," that black-led charter schools are making a difference.

About Black Led Schools of Choice Black Led Schools of Choice is a statewide organization of free, public charter schools founded and operated by transformational African-American educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.

We address the unique challenges and opportunities facing African-American public charter school leaders in creating, sustaining, and delivering high-quality education to our children by providing technical assistance, operational resources and support, networking opportunities, and issue-driven advocacy.

The founding members are: * Dr. Michelle Johnson of The Point Academy in Jamestown * Simon Johnson of Quality Education Academy in Winston-Salem * Cynthia and Don McQueen of Torchlight Academy in Raleigh * Eugene Slocum of Alpha Academy in Fayetteville

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Youth Grantmakers in Action announces grant recipients

Youth Grantmakers in Action officials are shown with 2015 grant recipients.

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Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) has announced four grants totaling $1,900 to projects that will help the youth of Forsyth County come together to make a difference in our community.

2016 grant recipients: *Reagan High School Young Black Male Achievers: $250 to provide a scholarship to a senior Young Black Male Achievers member. *THETA Awards and Scholarship Fund: $1,000 for a high school theatre awards gala and to raise

scholarship funds for a theatre summer enrichment program. *Top Teens of America: $450 to host training sessions on how to handle and report bullying. *Winston-Salem Youth Advisory Council: $200 to host a public event to promote the acceptance and

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tolerance of others.

YGA is a diverse group of youth ages 15-18 from all over Forsyth County who want to gain leadership experience, represent the youth of the community, and grant money to youth-led community projects that will have a positive impact on the commu-

nity.

A program of The Winston-Salem Foundation, YGA was formed in 2005 from the vision of Dr. Nathaniel Irvin and the financial support of Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. Since its first round of grants was made in 2006, YGA has

granted over $19,000 to youth-led community projects.

YGA hosted its annual grant celebration event April 20 in the Mountcastle Forum at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts.

The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem is now requesting grant proposals SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem, a growing community of female philanthropists who seek to improve the lives of women and girls in Forsyth County, has released its 2016 Request for Proposals for programs that create social change for women and girls by focusing on the economic security of women and girls in our community. The Women’s Fund anticipates granting over $100,000 to local nonprofits, including offering smaller organizations an opportunity to compete for funding through a Grassroots Grants Program.

Grants are funded from the pooled contributions of the Fund’s diverse membership of over 800 women and girls.

Since 2007, the Women’s Fund has awarded over $1.2 million to local organizations working to improve the

lives of women and girls in Forsyth County. The 2016 grants will be awarded at The Women’s Fund 11th Annual Luncheon in November 2016.

“The Women’s Fund recently released A Second Look Through A Gender Lens Report and it has further highlighted our critical role and the importance of our unique funding model plays in benefitting our community,” said Alison Ashe-Card, chair of the Board of Directors. “Our annual grants support organizations and grassroots programs that address the root causes of economic insecurity for women and girls in our community.”

The Fund’s Grassroots Grants Program provides grants of up to $10,000 for eligible nonprofit organizations with annual operating budgets up to $250,000. The Community Grants Program provides organizations of all sizes with grants of up to $30,000. Both programs have a

two-step application process that includes a preliminary application and a full proposal. For both programs, the deadline to submit a preliminary application is 11:59 p.m. on June 16, 2016. Invitations to submit a full proposal and declinations will be sent to applicants by July 7; full proposals are due August 4.

The Fund’s Grants Review Committee, made up of Women’s Fund members, reviews and selects a subset of proposals to present to the Fund’s entire membership for voting in September-October. Applicants are notified of funding decisions at the end of October 2016.

The Grant Guidelines and application forms are available on The Women’s Fund Web site at www.womensfundws.org or may be obtained by sending an e-mail to info@womensfundws.org or by calling 336-714-3468.

Black Caucus members applaud $20 bill tribute to Harriet Tubman

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that Harriet Tubman will be on the $20 bill. Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke to the NNPA News Wire about the historic tribute to Tubman.

One of the most important heroes in American history, Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist and spy for the Union Army and a leader of the Underground Railroad. The “railroad” was a network of abolitionists, activists and other associates created in the early 1800s and utilized until shortly before the Civil War to lead an estimated 100,000 Blacks out of slavery. Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland and escaped to

Philadelphia in 1849.

Starting with her relatives, she traveled by night to guide people to northern free states and into Canada.

She would later become involved in the women’s suffrage movement.

Tubman died in 1913 in upstate New York.

“It is so fitting and appropriate that this woman, this fighter, this warrior for freedom be on the $20 bill,” legendary civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) told the NNPA News Wire as he walked off the House floor after voting on April 20.

“I’m straight out of Racine, Wisconsin the place where the runaway slaves went, so I think she is a dynamic heroine for all Americans,” said Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wisc.).

“Long overdue, long overdue. I am so proud,” added Rep. Barbara Lee (D-

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Treasury Secretary Lew also announced changes to other denominations. The reverse side of the new $10 bill will feature the historic suffrage movement and honor Lucretia Mott, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Alice Paul. Lew also announced plans for the reverse of the new $5 bill to honor Marian Anderson, Eleanor Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr. “The fact that this will be the first person of color is tremendous and that it will be a female is even more noteworthy,” Rep. Bennie Thompson (DMiss.) told the NNPA News Wire on April 20, “I was one of the folks who went on the letter that started the whole process,” Thompson added. “I’m

excited about that.”

Thompson signed a letter dated July 30, 2015 to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew asking that a woman be featured on the $20 instead of the first proposed $10 bill. The letter got the ball rolling in what would become the decision to choose Harriet Tubman for the $20 bill.

Black Caucus member Rep. Elijah Cummings (DMd.) joined Republican Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) in 2015 to introduce the Harriet Tubman Tribute Act to require the secretary of the Treasury “to place Harriet Tubman’s likeness on a Federal Reserve Note by 2017.

Lauren Victoria Burke is a political analyst and contributing writer for NNPA News Wire.

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In this Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, file photo, a woman holds a sign supporting Harriet Tubman for the $20 bill during a town hall meeting at the Women's Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, N.Y. A Treasury official said Wednesday, April 20, that Secretary Jacob Lew has decided to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, making her the first woman on U.S. paper currency in 100 years.

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Phoenix athletes looking forward to the next level

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

For Winston-Salem Prep’s Mychala Wolfe and Llyric Mack, the vision of reaching the next level is now a joyous reality. The two seniors recently signed scholarship offers and will be headed to college in August.

Wolfe, a fixture in the backcourt on the girls’ basketball team, will continue her hoops career at North Greenville University (S.C.). Mack, a championship-caliber triple

jumper and sprinter, will attend the University of Mount Olive.

During her tenure at Winston-Salem Prep, Wolfe, a 5-6 combo guard, emerged as a prime factor for the Phoenix, who won back-to-back Class 1-A state championships. Prep finished up with 52-6 record over the past two seasons.

As a senior, Wolfe, the team’s best most lethal outside shooter, averaged 10.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.5 steals. In the 1-A final – which just hap-

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Prep combo guard Mychala Wolfe averaged 13 points a game during the Class 1-A playoffs that culminated with the Phoenix winning its second straight state basketball championship.

Photo by Craig T. Greenlee

“I’m looking forward to carrying the winning tradition from high school to

MT boys looking to deliver in CPC championships

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

With less than a month remaining before the state track and field championships, now is the time of year when top performances are expected.

The Mount Tabor boys’ team has aspirations to rise to the top at the regional and state levels. But first, the Spartans must prevail in their own league, the Central Piedmont Conference. Bagging the CPC crown won’t be easy. Coach Patrick Cromwell expects a three-way battle between the Spartans, West Forsyth and Parkland when the meet takes place at Reagan on Tuesday.

Two weeks ago at the Scott Brent Invitational (a.k.a.

City-County cham–Patrick pionships), Mount Tabor and West Forsyth finished in a first-place tie (133 points apiece).

Parkland, which has emerged as a legitimate contender this season, placed third and was only 18 points off the title-winning pace.

“We’re building to win locally by relying on our depth,” said Cromwell. “We do have five to ten athletes who we feel can score points at the regional and state meets. But we also have 25 to 30 on this team who can make an impact locally.

We’re working to develop enough balance that will enable us to score points in every event at the conference championships.”

pened to be played on her 18th birthday – Wolfe hit

three 3-pointers to lead the team in scoring (13 points)

and she was voted Prep’s most outstanding player.

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The Spartans prime strengths are in the distance races with senior Kenny Kneisel and sophomore Cameron Ponder setting the tempo. Both are elite-level runners who are ranked among the top three in the 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs. In the NCRunners state rankings for Class 4-A, Kneisel is No. 1 at 3,200 (8 minutes, 57.77 seconds) and No. 3 at 1,600 (4:21.79).

Ponder has the fastest 1,600 time in the state (4:19.82) and is third in the rankings for the 3,200 (9:12.24).

At 800 meters, Kneisel is a strong favorite to repeat as l e a g u e champ. A year ago, he ran a personal-best of 1:56.60 at the CPC meet to win it. While he has yet to Cromwell, Coach approach his careerbest clocking this spring, he figures to be among the state’s top 10 in this event by season’s end.

Mount Tabor’s distance-running dominance extends to the 4x800 relay. The foursome of Ian Foley, Michael Moerk, Kneisel and Ponder ran 7:51.49 at the City-County to secure the state’s No. 1 ranking.

Although the Spartans are exceptional in those areas, they will surely need assistance in other events – specifically the sprint relays – to claim a conference crown. Based on what transpired at the

“We’re building to win locally by relying on our depth.”

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Sophomore Malik Chambers runs on Mount Tabor's 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams that finished second at the City-County Track Championships.

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Kheir leads the way for Rams third-place finish CIAA TRACK

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Winston-Salem State’s women fell short in their bid to capture a team title at the CIAA outdoor track and field championships held last weekend in Charlotte. Even so, that doesn’t mean that the Rams, who finished third in the final team standings, came away empty handed.

Middle-distance runner Fawzia Kheir turned in WSSU’s best individual performances of the meet.

Kheir, who joined the team in January after transferring from Norfolk State, won the 3,000meter run, finished second in the 1,500 and was third in the 800. In the process, she set school records for all three races and

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Lead-off runner Jenele Terry of WSSU bolts out of the starting blocks during the 4x100 relay at the conference championships(

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Aside from being a statetitle contender in the triple jump, Llyric Mack runs the lead leg of Prep's 4x100 relay, which is ranked No. 1 in the state

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Llyric Mack with her father, Charles J. Mack.

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college,” said Wolfe, who has a 3.9 grade-point average.

“I chose North Greenville because they accepted me more like I was a family member rather than me being a teammate. I don’t want to be in a place where I feel alone and uncomfortable. Plus, it’s a small Christian school, so that will help me to keep my focus.”

Wolfe is confident that the lessons she learned while playing at Prep under coach Eugene Love will bode well for her college hoops future. Team unity, she explained, is the key for any team to play to its maximum capabilities.

“It all comes down to team members spending time with each other, getting to know one another,” said Wolfe, who will major in sports management. “At Prep, we discovered that when the team chemistry is strong, there’s

Family members help Mychala Wolfe (center) celebrate her college signing. At left Lynetta (mother), at right Michael (father) and brother Mychal (standing).

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nothing the opponent can do about it.”

While Wolfe’s high school basketball career is over, Mack still has some unfinished business to tend to before she’s through. A year ago, Mack was the triple jump runner-up in the Class 1-A state outdoor championships when she attended Atkins.

Over the summer she transferred to Prep and continues to keep her sights set on winning a gold medal in her specialty at this year’s state meet. Currently, she’s No. 2 in the NC Runners state rankings for Class 1-A (35-feet-3 inches). Mack also runs the lead-off leg on the City-County champion 4x100 relay, which is also No. 1 in the state rankings (51.35 seconds).

Coming off a first-place finish in the triple jump at the Brent Invitational two weeks ago, Mack feels good about her chances to bring home the gold from the state meet. A key factor in her reasoning is how she’s been able to

accomplish her performance goals for every meet she has competed in.

Right now, 12 ½ inches separate Mack from No. 1ranked Emma Frye of North Stokes. Frye tops the 1-A state rankings with a 36-3 ½.

“The main focus for me is the state championship meet next month,” said Mack, who has a 3.5 grade-point average. “My goal for this season is 36-6. I’ll do what I need to do to keep my No. 2 ranking. At the state, I’m looking to be at my best, so I can take the title.”

One of the reasons that Mack chose Mount Olive is because of its size (4,200 undergraduates). It’s always been her desire to go to a small college. She’ll major in biology and minor in chemistry to prepare for a career as a radiologist. “The student-teacher ratio is 15:1,” she explained, “which allows for more one-on-one work with my professors if I need it.”

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Rams teammates Fawzia Kheir (left) and Domtila Kiplagat (right) delivered a 1-2 finish in the women's 3,000-meter run at the CIAA outdoor track and field championships held last weekend.

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Cameron Hunter has emerged as one of the team leaders on the Spartans sprint relays.

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Brent Invitational, things look very promising.

Of the three relays, Mount Tabor has produced its best outings in the 4x200 and 4x400. At the City-County, the Spartans posted runner-up finishes in those events, which helped them to earn the tie with West Forsyth.

“We don’t have a dominant sprinter,” said Cromwell. “But as a collective group, they work very well together in the relays.

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Things have come together very nicely.

We’re better in the 4x200 and 4x400 because we have the people who excel in the long sprints. Right now, we have eight people fighting for four spots on those two relays.”

The mainstays in the relays are basketball player Cameron Robinson, pole vaulter Timin Sonik, Cameron Hunter and Malik Chambers. “The other spots are to be determined,” said Cromwell. “Our relay lineups will change from one meet to the next. But I feel that we’re going to surprise some people in the 4x400 by the end of the season.”

ran a leg on the 4x400 relay that placed fourth.

“Those were some tough runs,” said Kheir.

“But I believe in my coaches and my training. With me being a senior, I just want to give it all I’ve got.

What I want now is to better my qualifying time for nationals. My main goal is to make it to nationals, be an All-American. I want my season to end at the nationals.

“But what happened today has made a big impact. I came here and set three school records and had PRs in all of my (individual) events. So, I know that I’m working hard and I know that nothing can beat God, so the determination is always there.”

The 3,000 quickly turned into a two-person affair between Kheir and teammate Domtila Kiplagat, who separated themselves from the rest of the pack during the early stages of the race. With a little less than two laps to go, Kheir pulled even with Kiplagat and they ran stride for stride down the straightaway.

Over the final 400, Kheir pushed the pace to take an eight-meter lead that she would never relinquish. Kheir crossed the finish line in 10 minutes, 42.35 seconds and Kiplagat was the runner-up at 10:48.21.

“I hate the 3,000, or any

race that’s longer than the 800,” Kheir confessed.

“But it’s not all about me. I do it for the team.”

Kheir battled Fellan Ferguson of Johnson C. Smith from start to finish in the 1,500 (she ran 4:41.20).

But in the end, Ferguson won by a margin of a little over two seconds. The 800 had a similar outcome to the 1,500, but Kheir was rewarded for her efforts.

Ferguson won in 2:07.47, but Kheir’s time of 2:11.74 met the provisional qualifying standard for the NCAA Division II outdoor nationals next month.

The CIAA championships could very well be the breakthrough experience that WSSU sprinter Ty-Leah Hampton had been expecting. Hampton more than held her own against the league’s elites last weekend. Not only did she win medals in the 100 and 200, but she also posted career-best times in both events.

Hampton relied on furious bursts in the final meters of both races. She was second in the 200 (24.01 seconds) and third in the 100 (11.86). Her times at the CIAA meet further enhance her chances to advance to the Division II nationals as a provisional qualifier.

“Things went really great for me today,” said Hampton. “I kept telling myself that I was going to get what I wanted (my fastest times) and I did it.

I’m extremely happy and satisfied with my perform-

ance. Right now, I just want to keep lowering my times and go to nationals and win.”

With a lot of help from Kheir and Hampton, the Rams finished with 138.5 points in the chase for the conference team title.

Johnson C. Smith scored 165 points to win the trophy and Saint Augustine’s was second with 156.

On opening day of the championships, WSSU got a huge boost when freshman Halvandra McNeill won the javelin with a throw of 117-feet, 6 inches.

Other noteworthy performances were turned in

by Rachel Bonum (second in the high jump); Tametris Morrison (second in the 400-meter hurdles); Lyssa Wallace-O’Neal (third in the shot put); Rikera Waters (third in the discus); and the third-place 4x100 relay team (Jenele Terry, Hampton, Aaliyah Craft and Maya Grier).

“With Fawzia and TyLeah, we had some great individual success at the (CIAA) championships,” said coach Inez Turner of WSSU. “It was such a joy to see things happen with new school records being set. What more can I ask for?

“Now that the championships are over with, we’re going to concentrate on some individuals to help them qualify for nationals.

I just want to express my sincere thanks to everyone who has supported us. This has been a blessed season.”

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Wake Forest law Students honored

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SpeCIAl to the ChRonICle hanes hosiery Community Center Director Art Blevins recently recognized Wake Forest law Students Ashlee Johnson and Christian Dorismond. Several students from the Wake Forest University School of law have volunteered their time and efforts to the hanes hosiery Community Center during the fall and spring semesters of 2015 – 2016. their help has been greatly appreciated by the staff as well as the

children and adults who use the facility.

We commend them and thank them for all of their hard work and dedication to our programs. the Wake Forest law students come to hanes hosiery Community Center four days a week and tutor the children in any subject. In addition, they also help with the youth basketball program, in which there are eight teams in two different leagues. the students have volunteered to coach all

of the teams in each one of the leagues. they are truly an asset to the program. the Wake Forest students have been helping Blevins at hanes hosiery Community Center for 12 years.

A list of the fine young men and women who have been brightening the lives of our children are: Ashlee Johnson, Symone Knox, Meghan holland, Dominique Caldwell, Clint Mast, Alicha Grubb, Molly McCartney, Christian

Dorismond, Grace Sykes, Kristin Delbridge, Samantha poon, eli Marger, Cameron Brown, Blaydes Moore, Ryan Daugherty, Alan Bowie, Colin Adebayo, Atolani Akintuoku, Stephan Miguel, Doriyon Glass, Vanessa Garrido, John Allen Riggins, Brandy nickollof, Jordan Ballard, Keuan Roper, and John Sexton.

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Young student athletes from hanes hosiery recently dominated the Winston-Salem Recreation Department’s annual two-Ball Championship.

During the competition that featured representatives from recreation centers from across the city, boys and girls made their own teams of two to see which team could sink the most shots from various marked spots on the basketball court. the total combined scores of the t competition are added together for a team score.

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this year the event included a new twist. A three-point and free throw contest were added to round out the team competition and scoring.

While a number of dead-eye shooters showed their abilities during the contest, kids from hanes hosiery really put on a great show. not only did they take home the city-wide championship, they also picked up victories in the 9-11 boys and girls divisions. the duo of Darren “DJ” pegues, and evan Dunlap took home the championship for the boys, while Carlissa potter and Jayla Summers took home the title in the girls’

division. the boys 12-14 age group champions were Chance Carter and elan Muniz from Sprague Street Recreation Center. Charlotte Craver teamed up with eva Koivisto to win the girls’ division trophy for old town Recreation Center. longtime supervisor at hanes hosiery Art Blevins said the students put on a great shooting exhibition. he also said he was proud to see the kids’ hard work pay off.

“We had a lot of great young shooters participating in our event this year,” he said. “I am very proud.”

Rams earn fourth seed in tennis heading into 2016 CIAA tournament

SpeCIAl to the ChRonICle RAleIGh — the Winston-Salem State Rams (9-7, 8-5 CIAA) will begin their quest for their first Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) title since 2011 when d the team takes part in the 2016 CIAA Women's tennis Championship tournament. the Rams will kick things off thursday when the team faces the fifth-seeded Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls, the third place team from the CIAA Southern Division. the Rams earned their fourth place seeding after completing one of their most impressive seasons in recent history. the Rams finished the 2016 regular season with a t 9-7 overall record and an 8-5 record in CIAA play. the team finished the regular season ranked second in the CIAA Southern Division with a 6-2 record in divisional play. the division champion Shaw lady Bears were the a only team in the division to beat the Rams as they took both meetings by the score of 72. the team's nine wins capped one of their top seasons in recent history. the last time

the Rams finished the regular season as a second seed from the division was in the 2013 season when the Rams finished the season with a 12-4 record in CIAA play. the Rams will open the tournament thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Millbrook tennis Center in Raleigh, n.C. the team will take on Johnson C. Smith, whom the Rams defeated twice during the regular season.

For more information on Rams tennis, contact the WSSU office of Athletic Media Relations at 336-750-2143 or log on to www.WSSURams.com.

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ChARlotte —the Winston-Salem State Rams earned the second seed in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Southern Division when the team takes part in the 2016 CIAA Softball C h a m p i o n s h i p tournament. the tournament will be held at the Walnut Creek Softball Complex from today, thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30.

For the second straight season, the Rams will enter the tournament as the second seed from the CIAA Southern Division. the seeding also marks the fifth

straight time that the Rams have finished as one of the top two teams from the division. the Rams earned the seeding after posting a 2621 overall record with a 133 record in overall CIAA play. the Rams finished the regular season with an 8-2 record in CIAA Southern Division play, including closing out the 2016 regular season with four straight CIAA Southern Division wins. the Rams will enter the tournament with a head of steam as the team completed a four-game CIAA Southern Division sweep.

After defeating the Saint Augustine's Falcons, 12-3 and 4-1 on Saturday, the

Rams added a doubleheader sweep of the Shaw lady Bears by scores of 15-1 and 11-1. over the weekend, the Rams outscored their opponents by a combined score of 42-6. the Rams will open the tournament thursday when the second-seeded Rams take on the third-seeded Virginia Union panthers, from the CIAA northern Division, at noon. the winner of the game will go on to face the winner of the matchup between the CIAA northern Division topseeded Chowan hawks and the CIAA Southern Division fourth-seeded Saint Augustine's Falcons.

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Community Colleges Small Business Center Network celebrates The North Carolina Community College Small Business Center Network (SBCN) celebrates your local small businesses during National Small Business Week, May 1-7. #DreamSmallBiz. “The success of small businesses is very important to Forsyth Tech,” says Allan Younger, director of the Small Business Center, Forsyth Tech. “We have a variety of activities planned during National Small Business Week that will reinforce our commitment. In addition to National Small Business Week, we are positioned to support small businesses all year long.”

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.

A small business is defined by the Small Business Administration as one with 500 or less employees.

Small businesses have generated over 65 percent of new jobs since 1995.

For more information, contact Allan Younger, director, Small Business Center, Forsyth Tech, at 336.757.3804 or ayounger@forsythtech.edu.

Housing Authority of Winston-Salem receives Diamond Award On April 5 the Piedmont Triad Apartment Association (PTAA) held its annual Diamond Awards banquet to celebrate and acknowledge the “best of the best” in the Triad’s multi-family housing industry.

This year, the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem received the PTAA's Diamond Award for the Best Affordable Housing Community of the Year in recognition of the Oaks at Tenth “Step Up” housing location. This is the second Diamond Award for the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem. The first one was awarded to the Townview Apartments community in 2011 for the “Best Turnaround Property.”

Forsyth Tech administrator, student earn top state awards A Forsyth Tech administrator and student have received top honors from the North Carolina Cooperative Education Association (NCCEA). Beth Agnello, director of Forsyth Tech’s Work-Based Learning and Manufacturing Skills Certification prog r a m s , received the Jon A. Young Service Award for outstanding NCCEA member of the year. Tresha Johnson, a 2015 graduate Agnello Tresha of Forsyth T e c h ’ s accounting program, received the William D. Weston Co-Op Student of the Year award. The awards were given out recently during the association’s annual conference in Greensboro. Work-Based Learning (Internships) allows degree-seeking students to integrate classroom study with supervised, work-related learning in an actual work environment. Students benefit by gaining valuable field experience and receiving college credit.

Founders Society honors Dr. Charles Stinson On April 11, Dr. Charles Stinson was recognized as the 2016 distinguished physician by the Founders Society, a giving society that provides support for patients and facilities through Novant Health Foundation Forsyth Medical Center.

The Founders Society’s Distinguished Physician Award was established to provide the society with a way to support and recognize physicians for their work with patients and their families being cared for at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. This award recognizes physicians who provide exceptional medical care that supports the vision of improving the health of the community, one person at a time.

Forsyth Humane Society announces change and honors retiring board members At its 2016 Annual Meeting held April 11 at Reynolda Church, Forsyth Humane Society (FHS) membership voted in a new Executive Committee for fiscal year 2016-2017. Serving are: *President: Mark Uren, vice president, Resource Development of United Way of Forsyth County *Vice President: Kevin Nunley, senior vice president at First Tennessee Bank Treasurer: Melinda Mueller, Certified Public Accountant, Bernard Robinson & Company, LLP *Secretary: Christine Simonson, director of education, Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem *At-Large: Chris Megginson, Owner, Carolina’s Vineyards & Hops *At-Large: Tonya Sparks, DVM, Oldtown Veterinary Hospital FHS also honored four retiring board members for their service: *Kathleen Cannon, information architect and independent contractor, has dedicated 10 years of service to FHS. Her leadership roles have included terms as board president and nominating committee chair. *Amanda Creamer, attorney, Craige Jenkins Liipfert & Walker, has served for four years. During that time she has provided legal counsel and served as Development Committee chairwoman. *Adam Duke, attorney, Bell Davis & Pitt, has served for three years. In addition to providing legal counsel he has served as an Executive Committee member and secretary. *Mitch Spindel, DVM and owner, Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, has dedicated nine years of service to FHS. He served as Building Committee chair, guiding FHS in their search for, purchase of, and construction of their new home at 4881 Country Club Road.

FHS also honored Julia Toone, executive director, Family Services of Davidson County, for her leadership as Board president during the 2015-2016 fiscal year. During her term FHS achieved its capital campaign goal of $3.8M and began of their new home.

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Today, April 28 - Kalvin Michael Smith documentary screening Keith Barber, a student in the Master of Fine Arts degree program in Film & Media Studies at UNCG, will hold the first public screening of his thesis film, “Ordinary Injustice,” which tells the story of Kalvin Michael Smith and his fight for justice, today, April 28, 7-9 p.m., Hanesbrands Theatre, 251 N. Spruce St. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. There will be a meet & greet in the theater lobby from 7-7:30 p.m. Film screening will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by a Q&A session from 8:15 to 9 p.m.

Today, April 28 - Planting Native Trees for Arbor Day Old Salem presents “Planting Native Trees for Arbor Day” today, Thursday, April 28, noon – 1 p.m., in the Wachovia Room, Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road.

In observance of Arbor Day on April 29, come learn about native Piedmont tree species and when and where to plant them. Presented by Certified Arborist Toby Bost. Attendees may bring lunch; beverages provided. To pre-register for any workshop, please email vhannah@oldsalem.org or call 336-721-7357 (please leave a message if no one answers) to register. To join Friends of the Gardens, call 336721-7333.

Today, April 28 – Panel discussion, “Civil Rights Activism in Winston-Salem” Today, Thursday, April 28, 5:30 p.m., New Winston Museum, 713 S. Marshall St., will present the quarterly Salon Series panel discussion, “Civil Rights Activism in WinstonSalem: Local 22 and Law Enforcement.” Special guests Dr. Robert Korstad (author of Civil Rights Unionism) and Richard Koritz (son of Philip Koritz, Local 22 director, and board member for the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro) will discuss the union’s activity in WinstonSalem. The discussion will be moderated by Alex Harris, a Salem College student and North Carolina native.

This event will be the first of a threepart salon series on twentieth century civil rights activism in WinstonSalem. This event is free and open to the public. Additional parking is available in the Old Salem Visitors Center lot.

Today, April 28 – An Evening with the National Parks Conservation Ansel Adams and Advocacy: An Evening with the National Parks Conservation in association with the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, will be presented today, Thursday, from 6 – 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

April 29 – Techniques for growing tomatoes Nothing tastes better than a homegrown vine-ripe tomato. On April 29 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension, 1450 Fairchild Rd., learn best techniques including soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, pruning, staking, and variety selection. Both heirloom and hybrid varieties that do well here in the Piedmont will be discussed.

Preventing and treating common tomato diseases and insects will also be included in the program.

Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, Wallace Williamson will present the program. Bring your lunch and learn about growing your own vegetables during your lunch hour; beverages will be provided. Class is free but registration required. Register by email at coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or call 336-703.2850.

April 30 – Hammerbird 5k and one mile walk/run The Hammerbird 5K and one mile walk/run to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be held on Saturday, April 30, with the one-mile walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the 5k run beginning at 9 a.m. The run will start at Kimberely Park Elementary School, walk or run through the historic Boston-Thurmond neighborhood, and pass by over 70 new and renovated Habitat homes. Proceeds from the Hammerbird 5K will be used to build safe, decent, and affordable homes for deserving Habitat partner families. For more information, go to www.habitatforsyth.org.

April 30 – Forsyth Humane Society’s Mutt Strut 5k Run, walk or roll on over to Forsyth Humane Society’s Mutt Strut 5k on April 30. You may participate with or without a canine companion.

5k registration is $30 and “phantom” runners are welcome at $20. The 5k will be followed by a Puppy Pageant for dogs of all ages to showcase a

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costume or a talent; pageant participation is only $10. Join us at the Lewisville Shopping Center next to the Town Square on Shallowford Rd. from 9 a.m.-1p.m. to enjoy the race, the pageant, music, a bounce house, booths by local businesses and sponsors, and an awesome raffle. 100% of the proceeds benefit Forsyth Humane Society. For more information visit www.forsythhumane.org/muttstr ut.

April 30 – Out of the Darkness Walk Salem College is holding the second Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Saturday, April 30. The community is invited to walk, volunteer, and/or donate. The goal of the walk is to increase the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of community events that address suicide, self-harm and mental health. The event will also have snacks, live entertainment and organizations with display tables.

For more information, contact Kimya Dennis at kimya.dennis@salem.edu or call 919-710-0288.

April 30 – Annual Walk MS Join the hundreds of people who are expected to walk to raise money to support research to end MS forever at the Annual Walk MS: WinstonSalem on April 30 at Wake Forest University BB&T Field Parking Lot. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS and those who care about them to connect, join together, be inspired and raise critical funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Participants can choose from 1 or 1.5 mile fully accessible routes. For more information, visit www.walkMScarolinas.org, call 1855-372-1331 or email: fundraisingsupport@nmss.org.

April 30 – Workshop for community health improvement outcomes The Freedom Tree at IDR has developed a four-hour educational opportunity to help community members, government officials, and government employees improve their ability to work together on the improvement of community health outcomes. The first offering of this workshop/webinar is scheduled on Saturday, April 30, from noon to 4:30 p.m. in the computer laboratory of the S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation's Enterprise Center, located at 1922 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Please go t o http://www.idrusnow.org/#!upcoming-opportunities/vd83p for registration and fee information. Together, we can make all communities flourish. Please join us!

April 30 – BSW Music Fund event All lovers of music are invited to the nonprofit BSW Music Fund event on Saturday, April 30, 3-7 p.m., at Rupert Bell Community Center, 1501 Mt. Zion Place. Come meet and greet other music enthusiasts and share your business cards and flyers about your musical talents and programs.

Suggested donation at the door is $1 youth and $10 adults. All proceeds benefit WSSU’s nonprofit Belinda Staten Womack Endowed Memorial Music Scholarship Fund.

Accepting applications now Juneteenth Festival’s call for artists and vendors Triad Cultural Arts is seeking performers, choirs, dance teams, spoken word artists, craftsmen, artists, authors and vendors for the annual Juneteenth Festival to be held Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, which will include Biotech Place and Bailey Park in Winston-Salem.

Interested persons should apply online www.triadculture.org or call 336-757-8556.

Now through May 31 Winston-Salem Writers will be accepting entries Winston-Salem Writers will be accepting entries for the 2016 Flying South competition from March 1 through May 31. There will be $2,000 in prizes awarded. Best in category winners will be published in Flying South and will receive $500 each. The Winston-Salem Writers President’s Favorite will also receive $500. Entries are accepted for fiction, nonfiction and poetry and all entries will be considered for publication.

For details on submitting visit www.wswriters.org.

Now through May 31 – Scholarship applications accepted Professional Women of Winston Salem (PWWS) is making a scholarship available for single, employed mothers who are working to complete a college degree. Applicants must live or attend school in Forsyth County, NC. The $1500 scholarship will be awarded in the fall of 2016.

Go to https://www.pwws.org/scholarship-fund-donation/ to complete an application online. All applications must be received by 5/31/16.

May 1 - Historic Preservation Month Kick-off Event Tour two local historic landmark properties, The Blair House at 210 S. Cherry St. and Hylehurst at 224 S. Cherry St. on Sunday, May 1, from 4 – 6 p.m., to kick off a month-long celebration of Historic Preservation Month. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

May 2 – Kernersville Community Blood Drive A community blood drive will be held on May 2 at the Kernersville Family YMCA, 1113 W. Mountain St., Kernersville, from 10 a.m. 2 p.m.

For more information, call 704-9724700 or go to www.cbcc.us to make an appointment.

May 3 – Crisis Control Ministry Hope du Jour Dine out on May 3 at participating restaurants that donate 10% of sales on May 3 to Crisis Control Ministry, Forsyth County’s largest nonprofit emergency assistance provider. For a list of participating restaurants, visit www.hopedujour.org.

May 3 - Making Sense of the Factory An exhibition focused on the worker experience inside the former R.J. Reynolds Tobacco factories.

Presentation by J. Howell Smith, WFU Emeritus faculty, and reception will be held on May 3 from 6 – 7:30 p.m., Wake Forest Biotech Place, 575 N. Patterson Ave. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

May 4 - Old Salem Lunch and Learn Lunch and Learn topic "The Salem in Winston-Salem" will be presented by Martha Hartley, Research and Planning Division of Restoration, on May 4 at noon, the Old Salem Visitor Center, Gray Auditorium, 900 Old Salem Rd. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

May 5, 6 & 7 – Annual Used Book Sale The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold its 29th Annual Used Book Sale on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking and Admission are FREE! The sale will be held in the Education Building at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

Entrance for parking is through Gate 5 from Deacon Blvd. There will be thousands of used books and other items on hand at exceptional prices.

All proceeds of the sale benefit the ministry’s programs and services for older adults in our community. For more information contact the Shepherd’s Center at 748-0217 or visit www.shepherdscenter.org.

May 6 – 8 – “Journey of Honor” musical and ballet performance Winston-Salem Festival Ballet presents Journey of Honor, a musical and balletic celebration of our nation and the sacrifice, courage, and faithfulness of her armed service members and their families on May 6 – 8 at Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. A live choral ensemble will accompany the ballet. Performances run from May 6-7 at 8 p.m. and May 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Hanesbrands Theatre, by calling 336-747-1414, or by visiting www.winstonsalemfestivalballet.org.

Ticket prices range from $19.75$34.75, including student rush tickets (available 15 minutes prior to the show with valid student ID).

May 6 – 22 – The Stained Glass Playhouse The Stained Glass Playhouse, 4401 Indiana Ave., presents the comedy, “Dearly Beloved,“ a comedy takes us to the small town of Fayro, Texas, for an over-the-top, “Gone with the Wind” - themed wedding.

This laugh-out-loud romp down the aisle is filled with love, sisterhood, 300 pounds of Texas barbeque, and a missing bride. Performances will be held on May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 at 8 p.m. and on May 8, 15, 22 at 3 p.m.

Adults - $16, Seniors - $13, Students - $11. Tickets are available at www.stainedglassplayhouse.org or by calling 336-499-1010.

May 7 – Walk to Defeat ALS The Walk to Defeat ALS will be held on Saturday, May 7, at Bridger Field House at BB&T Stadium. Wake Forest Baptist is home to one of five ALS Centers in the state, with this walk being a crucial part of the fight

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Today, April 28 Spring Pentecost Conclave Union Baptist Church, 1200 n. Trade St., will hold the last of a two-day Spring Pentecost Conclave on april 28 at 7 p.m. Dr. J. louis Felton, pastor of the Mount airy Church of Christ in Philadelphia, Pa., will preach this evening. Bishop Sir Walter Mack, Jr. is pastor and teacher. For more information, call the church office 336-724-9305 or visit the website unionbaptistwsnc.org.

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April 29 Fish Fry The home Mission Society will hold a Fish Fry on Friday, april 29, 3-8 p.m. at goler Metropolitan a.M.e. Zion Church, 1435 e. Fourth St. you may dine in or carry out. all meals include two pieces of fish, coleslaw, baked beans, roll, drink and dessert.

Will deliver five or more orders. For tickets call 336813-4905, 336-817-7763 or 336-723-2325.

April 29 Fish Fry a Fish Fry will be held on april 29 from noon until 6 p.m. sponsored by the Steward Board of goler Memorial a.M.e. Zion Church enrichment Center, 620 n. Patterson ave., featuring our famous fish dinner at $8 per plate. The dinner includes fish, baked beans, coleslaw, roll and cake slice. you can also purchase a fish sandwich with coleslaw for $5. Take out or eat in.

April 29 Community worship Fellowship Church, 2800 Sprague St., will host the inaugural session of a community worship event called “Winston Worships” at 7 p.m. Friday, april 29.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The service is designed to unify the body of Christ through worship and music, says the leaders of the session, Fellowship’s lead Pastor Tony Jones and Music Director Matthew Kelly.

Special guest on Friday will be grammy award winner KJ Scriven.

April 30 Singles and Single Parents Group holy Trinity Full gospel Fellowship Center located, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, invites all singles and single parents to join the Singles and Single Parents group on Saturday, april 30, at 5 p.m. This program addresses the needs of single males and females, divorced and widowed individuals, through creative group activities that include guided discussions, group outings, informative support and much more. For more information contact the administrative office at 336-784-9347.

May 6 2016 Friendship Day green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. green Street between academy and West Street, will have a worship celebration on May 6 at 11:30 a.m.

Worship celebration and message/Bible study led by the Rev. Kelly Carpenter. The 60th anniversary for Fellowship of the least Coin will be held. We encourage women to contribute $6 for the least Coin offering. For more information, call Mallie graham, 336924-9409.

May 6 - 8 Women’s Conference Bishop Marvin, Pastor Clara Cremedy and the women of Vessels of honor Church Ministries invite you to attend the 2016 Women’s Conference that will be held Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8, at Vessels of home Church Ministries, 3608 ogburn ave. The theme will be “Chosen For Purpose.” This three-day conference will feature three strong and anointed women of god speaking on “your steps have been ordered by god.” Prophetess Sonya WallaceBlair of Vision house of hope, greensboro, will preach on Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. overseer Tassa Cremedy-Rice of Temple of glory Ministries will preach on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. apostle Shirley McCain of god’s grace Ministry, Martinsville, Virginia, will close the conference. The entire conference is free and open to the public (offerings will be received). Call 336-624-9531 for more information on this event.

May 7 Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Music Festival Konnoak hills neighborhood Music Festival will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Konnoak hills Moravian Church, 3401 Konnoak Dr. a blood drive will also be held from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. There will be live music all afternoon, children’s activities, and a hot dog special. Bring a chair and a friend. For more information, call 336-788-9321.

May 18 – 20 Women of Wisdom Conference The Women of Wisdom Conference will be held May 18 – 20 at Miracle Temple Deliverance Church, 2930 Prescott Dr. The Conference theme is “Divine assignment: John 20:16-18.” The conference will begin promptly at 7 p.m. guest speakers will be: Wednesday, May 18, Co- Pastor earline White, (abba Father Ministries); Thursday May 19, Pastor alice Mitchell, (Miracles outreach international Church); Friday May 20, evangelist Shirley gaither, (True Temple outreach Ministry). at 11 a.m. on Sunday May 22, Pastor Carolyn Tatum, (Mission on the Move outreach Church).

Ongoing Bible study The eastside Church of Christ, 536 Barbara Jane ave. ne, Winston-Salem, is offering a free mail-in Bible study. it is designed to give a greater knowledge of the word of god. The eight-lesson course is an overview of the entire Bible. at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion. Sign up today by calling 336-722-2088 or by e-mailing bern3@lexcominc.net.

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Union Baptist will host “The Compassion experience,” an interactive, immersive display that allows individuals to experience global poverty without leaving home, april 28 – May 1.

This free event features a journey through the true stories of children living in developing countries like the Philippines, Kenya, Uganda and the Dominican Republic. in over 2,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space, visitors will step inside homes, markets and schools — without getting on a plane. each child's story starts in poverty but ends in hope.

The exhibit will be set-up in the parking lot of Union Baptist Church. in the span of less than 30 minutes, visitors will travel with a child from hardship to hope. an eye-opening experience challenges personal views of poverty, transforms the understanding of the world, and moves one to be the change for a child who lives in extreme poverty.

Today, Thursday, april 28, from 4 to 7 p.m, the Union

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Baptist Missionaries will display some of the pillowcase dresses that they have sewn. Currently they have over 100 dresses of the 300 they plan to send to african countries. They will also have sewing machines set-up to show others how to construct the dresses and invite the community to join their efforts.

Union Baptist is located at 1200 n. Trade Street.

Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr. is pastor and teacher. For more information, please call 336-724-9305 and visit “The Compassion experience” website: http://cts.compassion.com/events/463.

Exhibit schedule:

Thursday, April 28, noon - 7:40 p.m.

Friday, April 29, noon - 7:40 p.m.

Saturday, April 30, noon. - 7:40 p.m.

Sunday, May 1, 9:40 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.

Workshop helps faith-based community address suicide

Fe Anam Avis facilitates the workshop “Soul Shop: Ministering to Suicidal Desperation” on April 21.

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as the preacher in the pulpit urges the congregation to worship god, he blurts out “i feel a spirit of suicide in here.” Then at prayer time, unknown people contemplating suicide are prayed for.

This scene is repeated over several Sundays.

Suicide is not a topic talked about much in places of worship nor had it been specified as an area for prayer needs as much as it is now. “often, it’s a subject that is taboo,” said Barbara Saulpaugh, regional director with Carenet Counseling, an

Lesson Scripture: luke 17:1-10 By the end of this lesson, we will Review what Jesus said about causing another to stumble appreciate the importance of giving and receiving correction improve our methods and style of godly correcting of others when necessary

affiliate of Wake Forest Baptist health. She said that could be because of fear, shame or embarrassment. “i think people don’t often ask the question ‘are you thinking of suicide?’ because the person might say ‘yes’” and the people wouldn’t know what to do next.

There is not much training in churches on the topic But the northwest area health education Center (nWaheC) teamed up with Carenet Counseling to present four workshops called “Soul Shop: Ministering to Suicidal Desperation” in the Triad, with the last one conducted in Winston-Salem on Thursday april 21 at the nWaheC

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Background: Jesus is journeying with his disciples in route to Jerusalem. along the way he is intent on preparing them for the time when he would no longer be physically with them. Jesus especially wanted the disciples to understand and apply basic truths they needed to know. in this teaching Jesus used the term “little ones” and in the greek this would refer to any of Jesus’ disciples who may be regarded as being insignificant or unimportant by would-be

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offenders. Jesus also used the word “millstone”… mills used extremely heavy stones to pulverize grain.

Elder Lesson: living equitably is what Jesus Richard Wayne impresses upon his disciWood ples. in teaching of this, Jesus presses the need to be a positive influence on Sunday others. Jesus uses the School Lesson word “woe” to point out the sorrow that awaits those who tripped up his disciples. he emphatically stated that it would be better for the offender to die prematurely rather than to live long enough to lure and entrap believers in wrongdoing (luke 17:2). he gives the example of hundreds of pounds of weight (millstone) around the neck and being tossed into a body of water to drown, a vivid picture, right? Jesus refers to little ones and

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Shawn Roberson, with CenterPoint Human Services, participates in the workshop “Soul Shop: Ministering to Suicidal Desperation” on April 21.

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“Soul Shop: Ministering to Suicidal Desperation” helps faith-based community members identify suicidal people and assist them through conversations.

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office on Deacon Boulevard.

Northwest Area Health Education Center is an educational outreach and training program designed to enhance the health of the public in its 17-county region.

CareNet says there is a rising tide of suicide in the area. Soul Shop is a suicide prevention training program and includes a daylong training session specifically designed to train church leaders, clergy, program staff, lay ministers, office staff and faithbased therapists to detect the signs of someone contemplating suicide and possibly save his or her life. The program also trains church leaders how to minister to surviving family members after a suicide and offers advanced training on the subject.

The issues are, how do you identify people who are thinking about suicide and how do church leaders and lay people help someone who is thinking about it?

“You have to ask the question,” said Fe Anam Avis, the facilitator for the workshop. He is with the Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute, which administers Soul Shop training. He uses the Bible throughout the training to show that “God CALLS us to minister to those impacted by suicidal desperation.” He used the acronym CALL: Commit, Ask, Listen and Lead to safety and leave in good hands.

If you find out that someone is

suicidal, what would you do? Avis led those who attended the workshop through steps in helping suicidal people through various conversation points and allowed the participants to create public prayers that

“Having this workshop opens people’s eyes at churches.”

–Shawn Roberson

included the word suicide. He warned that often it takes a long time for people to overcome suicidal desperation.

One of the phrases used in the training is Second Day people. These are people who have overcome suicidal desperation. Saulpaugh is one.

She said it took her 18 months to overcome her suicidal desperation.

She said a therapist similar to ones at CareNet Counseling saved her life.

Saulpaugh said the response to

the four Soul Shop workshops “has been phenomenal.”

Shawn Roberson, who attended the workshop, is another Second Day person. She is with CenterPoint Human Services, a nonprofit that oversees all the behavioral providers and Medicaid. The nonprofit has a division that offers an emergency response to people who plan to kill themselves.

Roberson said working with suicidal people when she was like that “is no problem.” It took her three years to overcome her suicidal desperation. She said she did it with a supportive church family, the teaching at the church and a lot of prayer, affirmations, declarations and “a lot of psychological thoughts taught about the mind.”

She said she stood on the Bible verse Psalm 118:17: “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.”

Avis presented a section of the workshop devoted to working with families of people who have committed suicide. He said family members who are left behind after people commit suicide are more likely to commit suicide than those who have not experienced suicide in the family.

The Rev. Kathy Johnson, pastor of Greater Shekinah Glory Church in Hickory, said her church brought people to the workshop because “we realize that this is an epidemic.” She wants to equip herself and church.

Soul Shop training material

Training material related to the workshop “Soul Shop: Ministering to Suicidal Desperation” can be purchased through Barbara Saulpaugh, regional director with CareNet Counseling, for $30. She says the Soul Shop training will return to the area at some point. Contact her at 336-716-0854 (phone); 336-7160822 (fax); or bsaulpau@wakehealth.edu (email).

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they could be interpreted as any who were powerless, vulnerable, or spiritually immature. Continuing His teaching, Jesus makes it clear that sin should be dealt with prudently. He warned of disastrous consequences of enticing others to sin and to also be careful in the way they handled circumstances in which their fellow believers committed misdeeds. The circumstances were not to be ignored, nor allowed to harden the faith community against the offenders. But those who were wronged were to censure the believer who sinned. The purpose of this is to lead the wayward believer to repentance … to ultimately experience a change in heart that will result in a character of virtue and integrity. Jesus taught the disciples that forgiving should be extended an inexhaustible number of times.

This is possible however, only when we ask the Lord to do the forgiving through us. The disciples were urged to live responsibly. They honestly acknowledged their own weakness and asked Jesus to increase their faith (Luke

17:5) Jesus told them to make effective use of the faith they already had because it was anchored to their belief in Him (Luke 17:6). Jesus proceeded to touch on dutiful service of a disciple. Noting that Christians are to be like servants who are willing do their tasks, disciples are successful when they surrender to His will. He also pointed out that genuine humility was a mark of Christlikeness and humility was not to be used as an excuse for refusing to do their best. Not only is your best expected, but with the attitude as though the labor was for the Lord. (David C. Cook, Bible Lesson Commentary 2015-16) For Your Consideration: What is so terrible about causing other believers to stumble spiritually? What does it mean to be a humble servant in God’s kingdom?

Life’s Application: Don’t entice other believers to sin, forgive those who repent of their wrongdoing, use the faith you have and perform the duties you have with humility. That sounds like a lot, but it’s what God expects of us. We are expected to be equitable and responsible in ministering to others and we accomplish this by entrusting our lives to Christ. Our hearts and minds must be willing and ready to obey Christ in all.

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Dr. Tony Lewis L. Burton III, chief executive officer of Northwest Child Development Centers Inc. in Winston-Salem, signs a book for Sonya Weaks. He held a book signing at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, April 24. Burton co-wrote the children’s book, with Chinaemeze Kelsey Okoro, as president and lead strategist of TLBurton and Associates, which is a consulting, business development and coaching business. The book is the beginning of a series that will feature characters named Emma and Mason. The current book is called, “Emma and Mason’s First Day of School.” The books are designed to encourage children to read.

For more information, go to http://www.tlburtonandassociates.com/, email TLBurton@TLBurtonandassociates.com or call 336-918-9351.

Adult victim of bullying helps others on road to recovery in his new book

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You have been victimized by bullies throughout your middle school and high school years. You are an adult now, and you survived those horrible years of psychological and physical abuse. But, there is a problem.

Winston-Salem author Mark Stewart in his new book “Names Will Hurt Me: Healing for Victims of Bullying” strives to help victims validate their pain; illustrate how damage from

the trauma can sabotage careers and relationships; and begin the healing process.

An underexplored area in bullying is the effect it has on people in their adult years. Coping is a key focus of the book.

Stewart vividly details his harrowing experience as a victim of bullying, the manifestations of that experience as a young adult, and how he coped on the road to healing.

Untold thousands of people are likely to see themselves contained with-

in the confines of Stewart’s gripping and often graphic recall of his experience.

He writes, “My struggle to overcome the psychological damage from the bullying led me to write this book.”

Stewart would be the first to tell you he has come a long way from being the scared victim of bullies and troubled young man as a result of the bullying to the man he has become today.

Today, Stewart is a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill., where he

earned both a B.A. degree in English and an M.A. degree in Mass Communications and Media Arts. He is a welladjusted husband and father with more than 20 years of experience as a writer, photographer and graphic designer.

For more information about this book or the author, go to mark@dautlesspress.com or through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com /nameswillneverhurt/.

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at Main Street academy, they planted seeds in people’s hearts and then went outside and planted seeds in the dirt.

Main Street sixth-graders had been reading a book called “Seedfolks” by paul Fleischman that tells the story of how a community garden brings people of different ages and different backgrounds together. on March 18, teachers Miranda Jones and David christison invited people in the community from different backgrounds to come tell their stories to students as a way of planting seeds of connection and of unity. “i hope it gives them the opportunity to see some of the aspects of these different cultures,” christison said.

“When you’re curious, you want to seek out that information.” after a lunch in the media center that included cuisine from such countries as haiti, india and Mexico, everyone headed outside to plant vegetables in newly turned ground. Gardens at Main, as it’s being called, is made possible by a $3,000 toolbox for education grant from Lowe’s home improvement.

“With gift of this grant,” Jones said, “Lowe's has enabled me to literally and metaphorically demonstrate to my students the transformative power of sowing and reaping; of planting and harvesting – in our heads, hearts, minds, and our bodies too! From our little corner of South

Main Street, we are now officially Seedfolks. thank you, Lowe’s."

Jones and christison called the celebration of gardens, of reading and of different cultures, “they Didn’t Know We Were Seeds: a celebration of the reading of Seedfolks.”

“We are using this event as a culminating activity for the book we have been reading,” Jones said. inside the media center, Jones, christison and others had set up tables representing such countries as haiti, Liberia, Mexico, romania, Vietnam, india, Guatemala and the United States. Some tables represented people in the book. others represented people there to speak. an american indian table served to honor robin “White Star” Lynne, there to bless the garden.

Sixth-grader Jamari Morris was sitting at the Vietnam table. it represented a character from the book – Kim, a 9year-old girl from Vietnam who was the first to plant something in the vacant lot that became the community garden. after everyone was seated, Jones went from table to table, and the students sitting at each table shared some of the things they knew about the country. panelists then spoke about their lives and some of the things they had learned along the way. the panel included: *Aston King, who grew up in Liberia and who now works for Winston-Salem/Forsyth county Schools. *Nathaniel Calhoun who was born in Mexico while

his american parents were there serving as missionaries. he and his two brothers now own a company that distributes hispanic foods. *Barbara Gateau-Carrington was born and grew up in haiti. She now works for Blue cross/Blue Shield of nc. *Sita Somara is the vice president of the indo-US cultural association. She was there with her assistant Beena Bhaskaran. *Robin “White Star” Lynne studies native american practices and has a healing practice called Flower eagle Medicine Lodge. along with the students and speakers, the day included a number of administrators who wanted to participate.

Mary todd-allen, who is the director of middle schools for the ec (exceptional children) Division, was one of them. She works with Jones and spoke highly of her.

“She is a phenomenal ec teacher,” todd-allen said.

“She knows how to teach. Most of all, she knows the importance of relationships.” others present were connected to Jones personally and served to illustrate how deeply she is connected to the wider community. Michelle calhoun, who was serving food, was one of Jones’ teachers when Jones was growing up. Jones’ friend Shanna Duffy is a professional photographer, and she took photos of the event.

Many local businesses, organizations and individuals supported the Seeds program to help make the day an overwhelming success.

Red Cross asks for blood donations this spring

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the american red cross encourages eligible blood donors to donate blood this spring to ensure a sufficient supply for patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals across the country.

Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep up with hospital patient need. red blood cells are the blood component most frequently transfused by hospitals and must be used within 42 days of donation. eligible donors can give red blood cells through either a regular whole blood donation or a double red cell donation, where available. During a double red cell donation, two units of red blood cells are collected while most of the plasma and platelets are returned to the donor. Double red cell donors must meet additional eligibility criteria, which will be determined at the donation appointment.

Debbie cody-nabors is a blood donor who gives double red cells. her mother received transfusions twice a week during treatment for aplastic anemia. “i donate blood as often as i can in memory of my mom,” she said. “please donate blood if you can to

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Swing phi Swing Social Fellowship inc. founding members were honored at a prayer breakfast held at Goler Memorial aMe Zion church.

Four founding members, anita chase Watson, Lorraine Watkins phillips, ellen tomlinson carter, members of the rukiya Busara piedmont triad Graduate chapter (“ruBu”) in WinstonSalem, and Beverly Dorn Steele, a member of the charlotte Graduate chapter, were in attendance. also in attendance was Winston-Salem State University chancellor elwood L. robinson. the prayer breakfast, one of many scholarship fundraiser events that will be held throughout this year, was organized and led by antoinette Ball, Vanessa Diggs, Victoria Gravescade, phyllis Jeter nunn, rose Lockhart, elise rodney and candace Stowe, also known as the Line Sisters of Sankofa 7. the Line Sisters of Sankofa 7 will be celebrating their upcoming 10th anniversary of Swing phi Swing and are all graduates of WSSU and members of the ruBu chapter. the keynote speaker on april 2 was rev. coretta Sharpless, the principal at

northside elementary School in chapel hill.

Vernetta Y. Martin served as the Mistress of ceremonies. all proceeds from the year-long scholarship fundraiser campaign will be endowed to Swing phi Swing’s philanthropic and humanitarian arm, the She Foundation inc., and awarded to WSSU. Swing phi Swing, a social fellowship women’s organization, was founded on april 4, 1969 on the campus of WSSU. the organization’s core principles are academic excellence, social and political change awareness, consciously uplifting women, and being on the front line and forefront of community service activism. Just recently, Swing phi Swing was featured on the tJMS’s website and was recognized and highlighted as one of the “Little Known Black history Fact.” to make a donation to support the Line Sisters of Sankofa 7’s scholarship fundraiser campaign, please submit your donation to Swing phi Swing Social Fellowship, inc., rukiya Busar, piedmont triad Graduate chapter, c/o Line Sisters of Sankofa 7, p.o. Box 1251, WinstonSalem, nc, or visit their website at www.linesistersofsankofa7.org.

help save lives as you never know when you’ll be on the receiving end.”

Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types o, a negative and B negative. Whole blood can be donated every 56 days, up to six times a year, and double red cells may be donated every 112 days, up to three times per year. to make an appointment to give blood, download the free red cross Blood Donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-reD croSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

*american red cross Winston-Salem Blood Donation center, 650 coliseum Drive Monday, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.; tuesday, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Winston-Salem: today, april 28: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wake Forest innovation Quarter, 575 n. patterson ave. today, april 28: 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., calvary Baptist church, James B. Sechrist Building, 5000 country club road

Line Sisters of Sankofa 7 of Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship Inc. (L-R): Rose Lockhart, Antoinette Ball, Phyllis Jeter Nunn, Candace Stowe, Victoria Graves-Cade, Elise Rodney and Vanessa Diggs.

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Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood Robinson and the founders of Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship Inc. (L-R): Beverly Dorn Steele, Anita Chase Watson, Chancellor Robinson, Ellen Tomlinson Carter and Lorraine Watkins Phillips.

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Tau Beta chapter officers (L-R) Nicole Craver, Parker Tilley, Darlene Trahan, Crystal Kissee, Kelsey Mills, Megan Lambeth and Robin Beck show the awards won at the regional Phi Theta Kappa conference.

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the tau Beta chapter of phi theta Kappa at Davidson county community college received multiple awards during the annual carolinas region convention held recently in columbia, S.c. tau Beta was recognized for the second straight year for its college project and earned an honorable Mention for design and implementation of an honors in action student leadership development project. these recognitions also netted the chapter an honorable Mention as a Distinguished

chapter, ranking fifth in the region out of nearly 80 chapters.

By participating in a variety of projects, leadership activities, service opportunities and conferences nationwide, tau Beta received designation as a four-star chapter and was named one of the Most improved chapters in the region. Dccc was also recognized for participating in the regional honors in action study topic and assisting with the regional service project. “i’m so proud of the progress that our chapter has made over the past two years,” says parker tilley, chapter president. “i’m

honored to have been able to work with such a great group of people this year and to have helped our college and local communities in the ways that we have.” in addition, adviser Sara neeves was a recipient of the horizons award for new and exceptional chapter advisers, “i’m honored to be recognized as an outstanding advisor for such an amazing organization,” neeves says. “it’s been a joy to work with the students in Dccc's chapter of phi theta Kappa and watch them achieve such high levels of success. i’m very proud of their accomplishments.”

tau Beta members worked with college administration to strengthen ties between the college and the local business community for its 2015-2016 college project. they reached out to industry leaders and made site visits, providing information on programs offered at Dccc and building stronger relationships that will benefit students seeking jobs in the future.

For the honors in action project, the chapter researched food insecurity and food deserts. they then worked with the Davidson county health Department to survey local stores that sell fresh produce and

worked with new stores to help develop additional programs. “i’m so proud of the work our chapter has done this year,” says Jeannine Woody, vice president, academic programs and services. “their ability to identify a need, develop and implement a plan has been outstanding. i know that through these experiences they have gained insight into themselves and their leadership abilities.” tau Beta chapter members robin Beck, nicole craver, crystal Kissee, Megan Lambeth, Kelsey Mills and Darlene trahan joined tilley at the conference, in addition to advis-

ers Sharon carter and neeves. over the past two years, chapter officers have worked to make tau Beta a leader on both the regional and national levels. Last year, Dccc’s chapter was recognized for implementing one of the top 25 college projects in the world during the international conference.

For more information on phi theta Kappa and membership opportunities, contact Sara neeves at 336-249-8186 ext. 6705, or Seneeves@Davidsonccc .edu.

Forsyth Tech announces new data analytics strategy

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Forsyth technical community college (Ftcc) has announced a new partnership with civitas Learning to use advanced data analytics to enhance student support and improve retention and graduation rates over time. Ftcc will draw on civitas Learning’s technology and data expertise to uncover hidden barriers to student success and help students plan the most efficient pathway to a degree. to help ensure more north carolina students have the skills and training for 21st century careers, a number of major initiatives are under way in the state, including Successnc, which aims to double the number of students who earn a postsecondary credential by 2020. to achieve that goal, thousands of students will attend one of north carolina’s community colleges, which serve over 300,000 students statewide.

increasingly, these colleges are looking to data analytics as a strategy for improving student success rates. Forsyth tech joins colleges like rowan-cabarrus community college in Salisbury using data analytics to make powerful course corrections and ensure students are on track to complete a degree or certificate.

“We pride ourselves at Forsyth tech on our commitment to academic excellence, whether that is adult and continuing education, lifelong learning, or preparation for in-demand careers. in partnership with civitas Learning, this sophisticated data strategy will help us to anticipate and understand challenges to our academic mission, provide personalized support to students and better serve a diverse cross-

WFU Law joins two schools to blaze trail for new standardized testing option

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Several years ago Wake Forest University blazed a trail by deciding to waive Sat scores for undergraduate admissions. now Wake Forest Law is joining the University of arizona James e. rogers college of Law, which invited Wake Forest and the University of hawaii at Mānoa William S. richardson School of Law, to participate in its experiment to assess the reliability of the Gre® revised General test as an additional standardized test for possible admission to law school. “the LSat has been the only test for law school admissions for decades and satisfies no other graduate program," says Dean Suzanne reynolds (JD '77). "in an era when applicants are often thinking about more than one graduate or professional program, we should assess whether the more familiar Gre test predicts success in law school as well as the LSat. “We are in the process of testing the relative reliability of the LSat and the Gre test. Like the LSat, the Gre test also assesses verbal reasoning and analytical writing and is taken by about five times as many students around the world.”

reynolds adds, “While the LSat will remain the primary standardized test for law school admissions, if the Gre test proves to be a reliable alternative, we may find that our applicant pool becomes more diverse, an outcome that would make these efforts worthwhile." as part of its research efforts, Wake Forest Law has asked current students and recent graduates (classes of 2013 and later) to volunteer to take the four-hour Gre test in February or share past scores from august 2011 or later. the law school is also asking them to share their LSat scores, law school grades, and demographic information. the educational testing Service will use the data for anonymous comparisons. the University of arizona law school announced on Feb. 9 it will become the first to accept applications from prospective students who have taken the Gre General test instead of the LSat. effectively immediately, arizona will consider either LSat or Gre scores in admissions, a move arizona law school’s dean, Marc Miller, said would help it reach a broader pool of would-be applicants. that, in turn, should result in a stronger student body,

he added. “the fundamental impetus for this comes from the desire to put together the best and most diverse class we can,” Miller told the national Law Journal‘s Karen Sloan. arizona law school made the decision to accept the Gre after a study conducted by educational testing Services, which administers the Gre, concluded that the test, coupled with undergraduate grade-point average, is as reliable as the LSat in predicting the taker’s success in the first year of law school.

Wake Forest Law expects to have the results of the reliability studies in the next several months. if the results prove the Gre's reliability, Wake Forest Law will open the Gre to current applicants, Dean reynolds says. the Wake Forest University School of Law offers the following degrees: the JD, the twoYear JD for international Lawyers, the JD/Ma in Bioethics, the JD/MDiv, the JD/Ma in religion, JD/Ma in Sustainability, the Master of Studies in Law, the Master of Laws in american Law, the SJD and the JD/MBa in conjunction with the university's School of Business.

section of learners across the region,” said Dr. Gary Green, president of Forsyth tech. “community colleges like Forsyth tech play a critical role in supporting local innovation and economic growth. We are increasingly relying on them for next generation jobs in tech, life sciences and manufacturing," said former north carolina Governor Bev perdue who serves as a senior advisor to Whiteboard advisors. “i applaud the efforts of our local community colleges that are using data analytics and advanced research strategies to help students graduate and create a stronger future for north carolina.” civitas Learning works with partners to build institution-specific predictions of student success, enabling colleges and universities to develop a clear picture of the specific trends and factors driving student success on campus. the partnership will enable Forsyth tech to combine disconnected data sources from across the institu-

tion into a single platform that provides real-time insights and recommendations for supporting students in highly-personalized ways. Forsyth tech is joining civitas Learning’s community of leading higher education institutions and systems, which now reaches more than 880 campuses serving close to 3.2 million students across the nation. “through this pioneering work using analytics and data strategy to improve outcomes, Forsyth tech is proving their commitment to innovation and ensuring all students successfully complete their journey,” said Dr. Mark Milliron, co-founder and chief Learning officer at civitas Learning. “this partnership is a compelling example of how institutions in north carolina and across the nation can make the most of data to improve student outcomes and experience. We’re thrilled to welcome a leader such as Forsyth tech to the civitas Learning community.”

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The Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries and supporters conduct a prayer circle around the jail on Friday, April 22, praying for the inmates, families, police and detention officers and those affected by crime in the community.

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against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

May 7 – “Bermuda Run to Remember” 5k The newly formed Bermuda Run Friends for Charity is organizing the inaugural “Bermuda Run To Remember”, a neighborhood Run/Walk event on May 7.

The event will benefit Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital – specifically the “Because We Care” program, a bereavement support program for pediatric families and provides loving and compassionate care for families who have lost a child. The race takes place at Bermuda Run and is open to everyone.

The donation is $30 for early registration

by May 1 and $35 thereafter. Sign up at www.bermudaruntoremember.itsyourrace.com. For more information, contact Jennifer Reader at 336-464-5924 or jgreader3@gmail.com.

May 7 – Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Music Festival Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Music Festival will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Konnoak Hills Moravian Church, 3401 Konnoak Dr. A blood drive will also be held from 11 a.m.

– 3:30 p.m. There will be live music all afternoon, children’s activities, and a hot dog special. Bring a chair and a friend! For more information, call 336-788-9321.

May 7 – Poetry in Plain Sight – Live!

Winston-Salem Writers Poetry in Plain Sight Live! will present readings from the selected poems for the months of March, April and May, on Saturday, May 7, from 2 – 4 p.m.at the New Winston Museum located at 717 S. Marshall St. See and hear from poets including Joe Mills, Adrian and Molly Rice, Sandra Ann Winters, Janet Joyner, Debra Kaufman, Sam Love, Peter Blair, Peter Venable, Toby Bunton and Lee Riley. This is a free event and is open to the public. Books and poetry posters will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served.

May 8 – Second Sundays on 4th The Second Sunday on 4th, a free event that is held the second Sunday of each month from May through October, will be held on May 8 from 3 – 6 p.m. on Fourth Street between Marshall and Cherry Streets. This free family-friendly event will include two bands, a Kid’s Zone with bounce houses, games and activities.

For more information, visit www.sso4.com.

May 10 – Preservation and Public History A historic preservation/public history student presentations and reception will be held on May 10 at 6 p.m., Salem College in the Single Sisters' House Saal. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

May 11 - Old Salem Lunch and Learn A Lunch and Learn on "Preservation Roots" presented by T. Reinhart, Director for Architecture at Mount Vernon, will be held on May 11 at noon at the Old Salem Visitor Center, Gray Auditorium, 900 Old Salem Rd. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

May 12 - Creating a Garden Journal Old Salem presents “Creating a Garden Journal on May 12, noon – 1 p.m., in the Wachovia Room, Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road. Save your personal and valuable garden records by organizing each season in an easy personal format. Whether written in a notebook or entered on a created computer template, you will have information to enhance your gardening experience. Presented by Mary Jac Brennan, Forsyth County Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Service, Small Farms and Local Foods. Attendees may

bring lunch; beverages provided. To preregister for any workshop, please email vhannah@oldsalem.orgor call 336-7217357 (please leave a message if no one answers) to register. To join Friends of the Gardens, call 336-721-7333.

May 12 – Panel Discussion on the Union Station There will be a panel discussion on “The past, present and future of the Winston-Salem Union Station” on May 12 at 5:30 p.m., at New Winston Museum, 713 South Marshall St. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

May 13 - Senior Prom The 14th Street Golden Crown Senior Club is sponsoring a Senior Prom with a theme of “A Night Under the Stars” on May 13, 6 – 10 p.m., at the 14th Street Recreation Center Gym. This event creates a prom atmosphere for senior adults to fellowship; listen and dance to oldies music of the golden era. Tickets are $8.

Door prizes will be given away. For more information, call 336-727-8291.

May 14 - Pickled and Potted: Historical Methods of Preserving the Harvest Old Salem presents “Picked and Potted: Historical Methods of Preserving the Harvest” on May 14, 10 – 11 a.m., in the Wachovia Room, Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road. Remember the rich flavors of pickled, potted, and fermented foods? Learn different methods of preservation in ceramic and glass through demonstration and discussion of cooking, potting, and pickling. Presented by Brenda Hornsby Heindl, MESDA Curatorial and Research Associate; Co-owner of Emmaus Farm, Snow Camp, NC; potter/owner of Liberty Stoneware. To pre-register for any workshop, please email vhannah@oldsalem.orgor call 336-721-7357 (please leave a message if no one answers) to register. To join Friends of the Gardens, call 336-721-7333.

May 14 - City Historic Marker Unveiling There will be a historic marker unveiling of "Five Row at Reynolda" on May 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

May 17 – Augustine Literacy Project information coffee READWS, a local non-profit that works with our public schools to improve the reading, writing and spelling abilities of low-income children and teens who struggle with literacy skills, will hold an informational coffee for their flagship program, the Augustine Literacy Project®, on Tuesday, May 17, 9:30 - 11 a.m., Carl Russell Recreation Center, 3521 Carver School Rd. The Augustine Literacy Project trains and supports volunteer tutors who provide free, long-term, one-to-one instruction to students at their school during the school day.

May 17 - "Winston-Salem's Historic Salem Cemetery" Book Talk There will be a book a book talk about “Winston-Salem’s Historic Salem Cemetery” by Molly Rawls, Author, on May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at New Winston Museum, 713 South Marshall St. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

May 18 - Old Salem Lunch and Learn There will be a Lunch and Learn on "Inside His World" which includes a photography exhibit of abandoned buildings

by Ryan Gustman, photographer, in the Old Salem Visitor Center, Gray Auditorium, 900 Old Salem Rd., on May 18 at 12 noon. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Angelo Michael Giammarino (16 E 500), Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before July 13, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 14th day of April, 2016.

Michelle Giammarino Administrator for Angelo Michael Giammarino 2005 Brook View Court Matthews, NC 28104

The Chronicle April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 2016

SUMMARY OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEVELOP A BROWNFIELDS PROPERTY Site Name: Challenges Project Brownfields Project Number: 18032-14-034

Pursuant to NCGS § 130A-310.34, Challenges of the Twenty-First Century, Inc., as Prospective Developer, has filed with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ") a Notice of Intent to Redevelop a Brownfields Property ("Property'") in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. The Property, which is the site of The Carter G. Woodson School, consists of 34.59 acres and is located at 420 and 437 Goldfloss Street. Environmental contamination exists on the Property in soil and groundwater. Challenges of the Twenty-First Century, Inc. has committed itself to institutional, office and commercial use on the Property. The Notice of Intent to Redevelop a Brownfields Property includes: (1) a proposed Brownfields Agreement between DEQ and Challenges of the Twenty-First Century, Inc., which in turn includes (a) a map showing the location of the Property, (b) a description of the contaminants involved and their concentrations in the media of the Property, (c) the above-stated description of the intended future use of the Property, and (d) proposed investigation and remediation; and (2) a proposed Notice of Brownfields Property prepared in accordance with NCGS § 130A-310.35.

The full Notice of Intent to Redevelop a Brownfields Property may be reviewed at Malloy Jordan East Winston Library, 1110 East 7th Street in Winston-Salem, NC 27101 by contacting Ms. Yolanda Bolden at 336-703-2950 or boldenyf@forsyth.cc; or at the offices of the N.C. Brownfields Program, 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC or by contacting Shirley Liggins at that address, at shirley.liggins@ncdenr.gov, or at (919) 707-8383.

Written public comments may be submitted to DEQ within 30 days after the latest of the following dates: the date this Notice is (1) published in a newspaper of general circulation serving the area in which the Property is located, (2) conspicuously posted at the Property, and (3) mailed or delivered to each owner of property contiguous to the Property.

Written requests for a public meeting may be submitted to DEQ within 21 days after the period for written public comments begins. Those periods will start no sooner than May 2, 2016, and will end on the later of: a) 30 and 21 days, respectively, after that; or b) 30 and 21 days, respectively, after completion of the latest of the three (3) above-referenced dates. All public comments and public meeting requests should be addressed as follows: Mr. Bruce Nicholson Brownfields Program Manager Division of Waste Management NC Department of Environmental Quality 1646 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646 The Chronicle April 28, 2016

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Barton Malow / R.J. Leeper – A Joint Venture Requests Bid Proposals for the following Bid Packages BID PACKAGE 3.03 Concrete Foundations, Walls & Slabs BID PACKAGE 3.04 Masonry BID PACKAGE 3.05 Structural Steel, Misc. Metals, Stairs & Railings BID PACKAGE 3.06 Wood Framing BID PACKAGE 3.07B Roofing BID PACKAGE 3.07C Siding BID PACKAGE 3.07D Waterproofing & Joint Sealants

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Bid Proposals must be delivered or submitted in person to: UNCG Facilities Design and Construction Attn: Barton Malow / R.J. Leeper 105 Gray Drive Greensboro, NC 27412

by 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and designated as follows: UNCG Spartan Village Phase 2 Bid Package No. ___________ Contractor Name, Address, Phone Number

Bid documents can be obtained on the internet via this link: https://bartonmalow.box.com/v/SpartanVillagePhase2-BP3

Bid Proposals not submitted on the appropriate bid form and with all applicable HUB forms will be rejected.

Minority and women owned businesses (HUB firms) are encouraged to submit bids for this project.

Bidders are encouraged, but not required, to attend the pre-bid meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 1029 W. Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, NC 27403 (old red & white tattoo building).

Bidder questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 5, 2016 to: Contact: Tyrone Harmon Email: tyrone@leeperconstruction.com Phone: 704-309-8150 The Chronicle April 28, 2016 Invitation to Bid

Layne Heavy Civil (LHC) is actively seeking qualified Minority and WomenOwned Business Enterprises (M/WBE’s) for construction of the North Hambry Creek Outfall Phase II Sanitary Sewer Improvements project for the City of Thomasville Ball Park Road Community Center in Thomasville, NC bidding Thursday, May 12, 2016 @ 10:00 am.

Subcontract and supplier opportunities include preconstruction audio/video survey; land surveying; temporary erosion and sediment control; clearing and grubbing; jack and bores; tunneling; seeding and sodding; cast-in-place concrete; precast concrete; ready-mix concrete; fencing; asphalt pavement replacement; painting, aggregates; mechanical; trucking; and pipe supplies and appurtenances. Plans and specifications will be made available upon request. Quick pay agreements may be available to qualified subcontractors and suppliers. Inquiries and quotations may be submitted to Tim Dunn at 770.969.4040, fax 770.969.4363 or tim.dunn@layne.com.

All bids must be submitted by close of business on May 11, 2016.

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TO THE FATHER of a female, Kamila Rose Elliott, born on November 18, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center in WinstonSalem, Forsyth County: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking termination of your parental rights was filed with the Forsyth County District Court, Juvenile Court, on February 16, 2016 in the case designated In Re: Kamila Rose Elliott, 16 J 22. You are required to respond and/or to make defense to such pleading no later than 30 days from the date of the first publication of this Notice (said date being thirty days from April 14, 2016) and, your parental rights to the juvenile will be terminated upon your failure to answer the petition within the time prescribed, and the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 11th day of April 2016.

Robin J. Stinson Attorney for Petitioner N.C. State Bar No. 12565 BELL, DAVIS & PITT, P.A. 100 N. Cherry Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Telephone (336) 722-3700

The Chronicle April 14, 21, 28, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William B. Straughn, William B. Straughn, late of 275 S. Peace Haven Rd, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of the Decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Doughton Blancato PLLC, 633 West Fourth Street, Suite 150, WinstonSalem, North Carolina 27101, on or before July 14, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 14th day of April, 2016

Patricia S. Beeson Executor of the Estate of William B. Straughn

Thomas J. Doughton, Attorney DOUGHTON BLANCATO PLLC 633 West Fourth Street, Suite 150 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 The Chronicle April 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 2016.

NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 16 SP 270 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF PROCEEDING

IN RE DOE

To: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF A FEMALE CHILD, RESPONDENT TAKE NOTICE THAT a petition has been filed for the adoption of a female child born on or about the 6th day of July, 2015, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Jonai Elizabeth Kennedy (a African-American woman, then approximately 25 years of age, medium-boned, black hair, brown eyes). It is believed that the child was conceived in the Forsyth County area in or about October, 2014 and that the child’s biological father may be about 5’5” tall, heavy-build, no hair, medium brown skin, who met the child’s mother at Ziggy’s in 2014. You must either file a written response before the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above or otherwise make defense to such petition within forty (40) days after April 21, 2016, exclusive of such date, to participate in and to receive further notice of the proceeding, including notice of the time and place of any hearing. Upon your failure to respond to the petition within the time prescribed, the petitioner will apply to the court for an order that your consent to the adoption is not required and for a decree of adoption which will terminate any parental rights you may have with respect to the child.

Brinton D. Wright Attorney for Petitioners Post Office Box 39266 Greensboro, North Carolina 27438 Telephone: (336) 373-1500

The Chronicle April 21, 28 and May 5, 2016

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE ESTATE OF JOYCE HAMNER ROBERTSON Forsyth County Estate File No. 15-E-2315

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Joyce Hamner Robertson, deceased of Forsyth County, North Carolina, are notified to present their claims to Harold T. Robertson, Executor to the Estate of Joyce Hamner Roberston at 4003 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, on or before the 20th day of July, 2016 (which date is three months after the day of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar for their recovery.

Debtors of the Decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the Executor named above. This the 21st day of April, 2016.

Harold T. Robertson Executor to the Estate of Joyce Hamner Robertson at 4003 Country Club Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27104

The Chronicle April 21, 28, and May 5, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE ESTATE OF GENIEVE SPEAKS CRAFT Forsyth County Estate File No. 15-E-1356

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Genieve Speaks Craft, deceased of Forsyth County, North Carolina, are notified to present their claims to Lora Jill Craft, Executrix to the Estate of Genieve Speaks Craft at 4003 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, on or before the 20th day of July, 2016 (which date is three months after the day of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar for their recovery. Debtors of the Decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the Executrix named above. This the 21st day of April, 2016.

Lora Jill Craft, Executrix to the Estate of Genieve Speaks Craft at 4003 Country Club Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27104

The Chronicle April 21, 28, and May 5, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Monroe C. Branch (16 E 670), also known as Monroe Charles Branch, deceased November 23, 2015, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before July 20, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 21st day of April, 2016.

Richard E. Branch Co-Executor for Monroe C. Branch, deceased 5952 Germanton Road Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Joseph G. Branch Co-Executor for Monroe C. Branch, deceased 1155 Boles Road Germanton, NC 27019

The Chronicle April 21, 28, 2016 and May 5, 12, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE, Forsyth County Estate File No. 15-E-1019.

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE, Edna Cheek, Edna Alewine, deceased of Forsyth County, North Carolina, are notified to present their claims to a DON KEITH ALEWINE, Executor to the Estate of EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE at 323 Keating Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27104, on or before the 22ND day of JULY, 2016 (which date is three months after the day of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar or their recovery. Debtors of the Decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the Executor named above.

This the 14th day of April, 2016.

DON KEITH ALEWINE, Executor to the Estate of EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE at 323 Keating Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27104.

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on May 2, 2016, on the following proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Petition of Salem Academy and College to amend and change from RS-Q, LI and GI to C, the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the northeast corner of Salem Avenue and City Yard Drive; property consists of ±2.29 acres and is PIN#s 6835-43-6156 and 6835-43-7590 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3292.

2. Petition of City of Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem Municipal Park to amend and change from GI-S to RS9-L (Recreation Facility, Public), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located south of Reynolds Park Road and west of Hubert Court; property consists of ±117.98 acres and is PIN#s 6845-42-1093, 684542-6139, 6845-41-5334, 6845-51-5105, 6845-42-6632, 6845-42-5603 and portions of PIN#s 6845-33-7983, 6844-493250, 6845-52-0439, and 6845-50-7451 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3296.

All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes.

During the public hearing the City Council may hear other proposals to amend the zoning of the above-described property or any portion thereof. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, grant the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, or rezone the above-described property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classification.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on these proposals which is in the possession of the City-County Planning Board by inquiring in the office of the City-County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 7477404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Melanie Johnson, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem

The Chronicle April 21 and 28, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator, of the Estate of Jose Ramos DeCastro, Jr., also known as Joe deCastro and Jose R. deCastro, Jr., deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Jose Ramos DeCastro, Jr., also known as Joe deCastro and Jose R. deCastro, Jr. , to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P.O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27120-0802, on or before the 21st day of July 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 21st day of April 2016.

Lourdes Osborne Administrator of the Estate of Jose Ramos DeCastro, Jr. also known as Joe deCastro and Jose R. deCastro, Jr.

Renita Thompkins Linville Attorney at Law 205 West Third Street P. O. Box 20802 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0802 (336) 725-0998 (Office) (336) 725-1980 (Fax)

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Kenneth B. Wilson (16 E 634), also known as Kenneth Boyce Wilson, Sr., Ken Wilson and Kenneth Boyce Wilson, deceased January 13, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before July 6, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 7th day of April, 2016.

Kenneth Boyce Wilson, Jr. Executor for Kenneth Boyce Wilson, Sr, deceased 4030 Winburn Lane Winston Salem, NC 27106

The Chronicle April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION 14 JT 097

IN THE MATTER OF: MASSIAH WATKINS

DOB: 04-28-14 TO: Rashaa Zawbian Watkins, Sr., legal father of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within thirty (30) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 30 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juvenile.

Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you.

If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service.

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 7th day of April, 2016

Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle April 14, 21, 28, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of James Albert Chalmers also known as James A. Chalmers, deceased of 1623 Longview Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina in Forsyth County, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of James Albert Chalmers; also known as James A. Chalmers to exhibit them to Gerald Lamar Chalmers, 6091 Brookstone Ridge Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107, Estate File Number 16 E 685 on or before the 21st day of July, 2016, at the address listed below, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of your recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate, please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 6th day of April, 2016.

GERALD LAMAR CHALMERS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES ALBERT CHALMERS AKA JAMES A. CHALMERS 6091 BROOKSTONE RIDGE DRIVE WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 27107

Donald R. Buie Attorney At Law 823 West 5th Street, Post Office Box 20031 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27120-0031 (336) 773-1398 (336) 773-1505 Facsimile

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Hundreds gathered at the Donald Julian Reaves Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University for The Chronicle’s 31st Community Service Awards event on April 23.

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The Chronicle honors community servants

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Like the Dixie Classic fair, or the annual Christmas parade held downtown The Chronicle’s annual Community Service Awards has become one of the city’s most anticipated events.

Since 1985, Winston-Salem’s oldest and most-respected community newspaper has invited elected officials, business professionals, community leaders, residents and other stakeholders in the community to take part in the award ceremony designed to honor individuals throughout the area for their hard work and dedication to improving lives.

Last Saturday evening, April 23, hundreds of people gathered at the Donald Julian Reaves Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University for the 31st edition of See Honors on PAGE 6

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Wiinston-Salem State Univversityy

CONG RATULAT ES the Recipiients of the 31st Ann nual Commun nity Service Awards Thank you to Wooman of the Yeea ar RaVoonda Dalt Ra for Dalton-Rann f her h many a year ars off distinguished di ti i h d and committed d service to the un niversity.

Thank you to Man of the Yeear Mr M . Alan Caldweell for his continu ued support and dedication d to the university u .

Wiinston-Salem m is a better comm munity thanks to yyour work!

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Attendees at the Reynolds American Inc. table listen during the program.

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Ernest H. Pitt Publisher Emeritus Donna Rogers Managing Editor

Paulette Lewis Moore

Ernie Pitt, publisher emeritus of The Chronicle, presents longtime Chronicle employee Paulette Lewis Moore with a Community Service Award.

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Community Service Award

For over 23 years, Paulette Lewis Moore has been with The Chronicle, serving in positions as an inserter, typist, newsroom and circulation clerk, and presently administrative secretary.

Moore is a product of Anderson High School Class of 1970, and attended Winsalm Business College, Rutledge Business College, McLean’s Tutoring School and Forsyth Technical Community College.

As a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Moore sings in The Gospel Choir, Young & Adult Choir, Mass Choir, and is a member of the Senior Dance Ministry. She is also a member of the Pastor’s Aid, a greeter, and a member of the Welcome Committee.

Moore is married to her best friend, Reggie L. Moore, Sr., and is the mother of two adult children, Shonta Lewis-Fleming, a counselor at Samaritan Ministries, and Shonette Lewis, a pre-k teacher at North Hills Elementary School. She is the proud grandmother of Keyla Lewis-Fleming, a freshman/cheerleader at North Carolina Central University, and Sean Lewis, a 3rd grade student at North Hills Elementary School. In her spare time, she enjoys attending sports activities to support her grandchildren.

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Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood Robinson, right, presents the Woman of the Year award to his executive assistant, RaVonda Dalton-Rann, as Publisher Emeritus Ernie Pitt helps.

RaVonda Dalton-Rann Woman of the Year

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RaVonda. Dalton-Rann has served as an Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Secretary for Winston-Salem State University for nearly 15 years, where she has supported five chief administrators. She has been employed as a college administrator, television promotion officer, schoolteacher, and researcher.

Dalton-Rann studied at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she received a Master’s of Science degree, a Master’s of Education degree, and an undergraduate degree in English. She has offered workshops on Race Relations and Cultural Diversity and worked with The Winston-Salem Foundation to create and implement the successful Crosby Scholars college access program.

Dalton-Rann has served on the boards of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Urban League, Sickle Cell Anemia Program, and the North Carolina Black Repertory Company that organizes the bi-annual National Black Theatre Festival.

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Reynolds American Inc. CEO Susan Cameron, right, presented the Man of the Year award to employee Alan Caldwell as Publisher Emeritus Ernie Pitt helps. Caldwell is director of corporate and civic engagement.

Alan Caldwell Man of the Year

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Alan Caldwell was born and raised in Winston-Salem. He attended Diggs Elementary, Carver Elementary, Junior High and High School, and East Forsyth Sr. High School where he was vice-president of the 1974 Senior Class. He participated in football, basketball and track.

Cardwell received an athletic scholarship to attend UNC-Chapel Hill where he earned a BS in Industrial Relations in 1978. He played football while at UNCChapel Hill, playing in the 1974 Sun Bowl, 1976 Peach Bowl and 1977 Liberty Bowl. He was a student member of FCA-Fellowship of Christian Athletes and cocaptain of 1977 ACC Football Champions. He was named All ACC Defensive Back in 1977 and Honorable Mention All-American.

In 1978, he played as a defensive back for the NFL Los Angeles Rams before moving to the same position with the New York Giants in 1979-80. In 1981 he left football and joined R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company & Reynolds American. He is currently Director of Community and Civic Engagement for Reynolds American, Inc.

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An interpretive mime performs during the program.

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the annual event.

Man of the Year honors went to the director of corporate and civic engagement at Reynolds American Inc., Alan Caldwell. Caldwell said, “I am truly humbled by being named man of the year.

“I don’t do the things I do for recognition,” he continued. “I do it because it is the right thing to do.”

The Woman of the Year award went to the executive assistant to the chancellor and university secretary at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), RaVonda Dalton-Rann.

After accepting her award, DaltonRann thanked those she has worked with and encouraged those in attendance to become servant leaders.

“It’s the servant leader who opens your door when you can’t open it yourself. It’s the servant leader who sees a struggle and is right there,” she said. “Those are the type of people whose shoulders I stand on today.

Those are the people who brought me here.”

The Chronicle also made special tributes to the co-director of the Maya

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Angelou Center for Health and Equity, Ronny Bell, and WSSU associate professor of political science and former leader of the Black Panther Party, Dr. Larry Little.

After accepting his award, Little gave an emotional speech on the importance of social justice before the hundreds in attendance.

“When we talk about quality of life in this city, it must be inconspicuously connected with the quality of justice,” he said.

Little noted that it was his first public appearance since the death of his dear friend Darryl Hunt last month. Before taking his seat, Little urged all to continue reading The Chronicle because the newspaper is providing citizens with the truth.

“I want you to read The Chronicle because they were the first to give us the truth about Darryl and they are now giving us the truth about the railroading of Kalvin Michael Smith.”

“If we did not have The Chronicle, we would not be as knowledgeable about these cases,” Little continued.

“Read The Chronicle because they are giving us the truth.”

Publisher emeritus of The Chronicle, Ernie Pitt, said he is

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Judge Denise Hartfield revs up the audience as mistress of ceremony at the awards program.

delighted to see how the event has grown over the years. Pitt mentioned he considers everyone in attendance his family because all are working toward the goal of making the city of Winston-Salem a better place.

“The people honored here today are attacking the issues head on and doing what has to be done to make this city a better place,” he said.

Pitt mentioned the affair is simply a way to thank those in the community who go about their daily lives helping to improve conditions of the city.

Other honorees include Cheryl Lindsay, Hanesbrands Inc. director of human resources and inclusion/diversity, who received the Curator Award.

Organizations of the Year are the Winston-Salem Urban League and the Wake Forest University Innocence & Justice Clinic.

Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Francene Hash, campaign manager at Project “UP”; Hazel Mack, former regional managing attorney for Legal-Aid N.C. and founder of Carter G. Woodson School; and Benjamin Harris, director at Carter G. Woodson School.

Community Service Awards went to Suzanne Reynolds, dean of the Wake Forest University (WFU)

School of Law; Kelly Carpenter, senior pastor of Green Street United Methodist Church; Omari Simmons, director of the business law program at WFU; Bishop Todd Fulton, president of the Minsters’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity; and Elizabeth Speight, the longtime choir musician and musical director for the Rupert Bell Singers, who perform in the community for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult day care programs.

Longtime Chronicle employee Paulette Lewis Moore was presented with a Community Service Award as well.

The church of the year award went to Union Baptist Church.

Mayor Allen Joines said he was honored to attend such an important event for the community. Joines also applauded The Chronicle for being the voice of reason for more than 40 years.

“For years, The Chronicle has been the keeper of the holy grail here in Winston-Salem, and I know they will continue to be the voice of the community.”

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Congratulations, Alan!

We can’t think of anyone who more richly deserves to be named the Winston-Salem Chronicle’s Man of the Year. But then, we may be a bit biased – and for good reason.

You have represented our company and employees throughout our community for many years, and we are grateful for your quiet leadership and unimpeachable integrity.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Alan, and all our best wishes for a happy, healthy retirement!

The Leadership Team and Employees of Reynolds American Inc.

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Larry Little

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Ronny Bell, Ph.D.

Dr. Larry Little, right, accepts his award, sponsored by WSTA. Ernie Pitt helps give the award.

Dr. Ronny Bell, right, accepts his award, sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Ernie Pitt helps give the award.

Dr. Larry D. Little is a native of Winston-Salem and a graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School where he was a star basketball player. He graduated with honors from Winston-Salem State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science; earned his Master of Public Affairs Degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Juris Doctor Degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law. Dr. Little served the Winston-Salem citizens of the North Ward for eight years as an alderman, winning reelection in 1981 without opposition. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Political Science at WinstonSalem State University.

Dr. Little has been an activist in the continuing struggle for justice and equality in his community for over 50 years. A founding member of the Winston-Salem Chapter of the Black Panther Party; Dr. Little, implemented several community survival programs during his leadership with the Black Panther Party, including a free breakfast plan for school children, free Sickle Cell Anemia outreach testing, and the nationally acclaimed Joseph Waddell Peoples Free Ambulance Service.

Dr. Ronny Bell is co-director of the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and received his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. He is Professor in the Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, at Wake Forest School of Medicine, with training in nutrition and epidemiology. He received the Community Spirit Award from the American Diabetes Association in 2012 at a ceremony in Washington, DC, in recognition of his work in understanding and addressing diabetes disparities with the American Indian/Alaska Native population.

Special Tribute

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Union Baptist Church

Bishop Sir Walter Mack, right, accepts the award for Union Baptist Church. Ernie Pitt gives the award.

Photo by Erin Mizelle

Church of the Year

Union Baptist Church has grown to over 4,000 members and 70 ministries and continues to grow and expand to meet the needs of people in all levels of life. Under the leadership of Dr. Sir Walter L. Mack, Jr., ministries at Union Baptist Church center on dynamic worship, study, fellowship, and evangelism. From youth to the elderly and every age in between, Union Baptist strives to address the concerns of the community.

Union Baptist Church is a recognized Baptist Church with affiliation with the National Baptist Convention, the Progressive Baptist Convention, General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, the Rowan Baptist Association, North Carolina Pastors Constortium, and other conferences and affiliations that speak to the spiritual well-being of our local church.

Union Baptist is well known for advocating for the disadvantaged and those in our community affected by racism, sexism, and homelessness. Their programs work to break down denominational barriers and religious schisms and to bring together true worshippers.

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Cheryl Lindsay

Cheryl Lindsay, right, accepts her award, sponsored by The Arts Council. Ernie Pitt helps give the award.

Photo by Erin Mizelle

Curator Award

Cheryl Lindsay is the Founder of Red H.E.A.R.R.T (Help Educate & Reduce Risk Today) Initiative which advocates Heart Health in children, teens and women. Cheryl strongly believes that knowledge is power. With education and awareness of the issues, you are empowered to make informed decisions and get moving toward a heart healthy lifestyle.

In February 2013, Cheryl organized the largest Zumbatomic Class ever, resulting in 1,125 students and Mayor Allen Joines setting the Guinness World record. Cheryl is a member of the Forsyth County Go Red Council for Women.

She has received numerous awards and accolades over the last decade. Her endless volunteering efforts in 2014 also earned her the President Barack Obama Volunteerism Award, the Governor’s Volunteerism Award and the Volunteer Community Service Eula Edmonds Glover Award from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Cheryl also received the YMCA Black Achiever’s Award in 2014, among her many other awards.

Cheryl received her Bachelor of Arts Degree with a concentration in Human Resources from NC State University and holds a Masters of Business Administration from Columbus University. Cheryl has most recently furthered her education as a Certified Human Resources Project Mgmt. (HRPM) and as a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE). She is the daughter of the late Gail W. Lindsay and James Lindsay Jr., and the proud mother of two boys, Brandon and Bryson Christmas.

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ALL THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 31ST ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS We applaud Cheryl Lindsay, Director of Human Resourcess & Inclusion/Diversity, Hanesbrands Inc., on receiving the 2016 Curator of the Arts Award.

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Innocence and Justice Clinic of Wake Forest University School of Law

Tenika Neely, a student with Wake Forest University Innocence & Justice Clinic, accepts the award for the organization. The City of Winston-Salem is the sponsor.

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Winston-Salem Urban League CEO James Perry, right, accepts the award for the organization. The City of Winston-Salem is the sponsor.

Ernie Pitt helps give the award.

Photo by Erin Mizelle

Winston Salem Urban League

Organization of the Year

The Winston-Salem Urban League empowers and advocates for a diverse community, and promotes socioeconomic progress and parity through education, training, and civic engagement.

Founded through the efforts of James G. Hanes, a local community leader who was concerned about negative race relations, the “Community Relations Project” was formed. This became the Winston-Salem Urban League in 1953 and was chartered in as an affiliate of the National Urban League in 1955.

In December 2015 James Perry was named as its new president. Perry, who relocated to Winston-Salem from New Orleans where he was chief executive of the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center for 10 years, plans to continue the programs of the Urban League, which focus on access to jobs, healthcare, education and housing, with a personal goal of making the Winston-Salem Urban League the best in the nation.

Organization of the Year

The Innocence and Justice Clinic grew out of the Innocence Project at Wake which began in 2007 and gave students an opportunity to conduct initial case reviews to see if DNA existed which could exonerate the inmate. The Innocence and Justice Clinic was launched in 2009 to provide students with the unique opportunity to learn about the various causes of wrongful convictions – mistaken eyewitness identification, invalid or improper forensic science evidence, jailhouse informants, false confessions, ineffective assistance of counsel, police and prosecutorial misconduct – while giving them the opportunity to apply this knowledge to the investigation of cases where newly discovered evidence can prove a client’s innocence.

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Dr. Francene Hash

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Hazel Mack

Dr. Francene Hash, right, accepts her award, sponsored by Russell Funeral Home. Ernie Pitt helps give the award.

Hazel Mack, right, accepts her award, sponsored by Russell Funeral Home. Ernie Pitt helps give the award.

Dr. Francene Hash is an accomplished author, motivator and inspirational speaker. Her passion is writing poetry and self-help books on personal development and Christian Leadership. Dr. Hash’s classes teach women how to journal and how to turn their journal writings into a published book with their own ISBN number. Thus, they use the revenue from the sell of their book and speaking engagements as another income stream, providing a foundation for continued financial sustainability.

Dr. Hash’s mission is to make initial investments to launch homeless women and children and women in crisis to propel, excel and solar into selfsufficiency and empowerment. Dr. Hash’s proudest accomplishment is to be mother of Tameeka and Sean, grandmother to Jade and Garic, and great-grandmother to KJ, her pride and Joy.

Hazel Mack chose a life’s profession that would allow her to be in service to the poor. A graduate of Temple University’s School of Law in 1980, she worked for Legal Aid of North Carolina (LAN) as regional managing attorney and project director of the Home Defense Project until her recent retirement.

Her work has positively affected the lives of many in the community, including Tracy Nicholson, a paralegal at LAN, who says, “Hazel Mack has been my mentor, confidant, and friend. She is one of the most intelligent people I know and truly understands the human condition.”

In her free time, Mack enjoys volunteering and serving on the board at Carter G. Woodson School, a charter school she and other concerned parents founded in 1996. She is also a proud member of Dellabrook Presbyterian Church.

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Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Benjamin Harris

Lifetime Achievement Award

Benjamin Harris

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Benjamin Harris is a native of Greensboro and eearned his B.A. in English from UNCG. He earned his Masters in African-American Literature from NC A&T State University. Harris earned a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Prior to working at Carter G. Woodson School, he was a practicing attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina.

He is currently an administrator at Carter G. Woodson School. Harris is married wand has one with child.

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Kelly Carpenter

Suzanne Reynolds

Suzanne Reynolds, middle, accepts her award, sponsored by Food Lion and Novant Health. Ernie Pitt, left, helps give the award.

Photo by Erin Mizelle

Community Service Award

Suzanne Reynolds is widely respected for her scholarship and public service. She was a principal drafter of statutes that modernized the law of both alimony and of adoption, and co-founded a domestic violence program that received national recognition by the American Bar Association for providing legal assistance to the poor.

Reynolds authored a three-volume treatise on North Carolina family law that has become the authoritative source for law students, lawyers, and judges.

Her empirical work has focused on outcomes in high conflict custody disputes.

A recipient of a Distinguished Woman of the Year award presented by Governor Hunt in 1998, Reynolds has also received the Gwyneth B. Davis award for Public Service presented by N.C. Association of Women Attorneys in 1996.

Suzanne was a candidate for the North Carolina Supreme Court in November 2008, narrowly losing her bid for that seat. She and her husband, Robert (Hoppy) Elliot have three adult children, Michael, Caroline, and Lillie.

Kelly Carpenter

Community Service Award

Rev. Kelly Carpenter is the Senior Pastor of Green Street United Methodist Church, a church known for its diversity, as well as its social justice advocacy.

Originally from Indiana, Rev. Carpenter is an ordained United Methodist minister. Rev. Carpenter has a B.A.’s in Religion, Philosophy & English Literature from the University of Indianapolis and a Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School.

Rev. Carpenter previously lived in Greensboro and Chicago, but for the past 16 years he has served as Senior Pastor of Green Street United Methodist Church, a multiracial congregation with a commitment to community service, ministries with people in recovery, the gay/lesbian community, interfaith relations and public activism.

Rev. Carpenter has been active and instrumental in three organizations in Winston-Salem: The Shalom Project (founder), the Institute for Dismantling Racism (co-founder), and CHANGE. He also serves as a co-chair for the Silk Plant Forest Truth Committee, seeking exoneration for the wrongful conviction of Kalvin Michael Smith.

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Elizabeth Speight

Elizabeth Speight, middle, accepts her award, sponsored by Food Lion and Novant Health. Ernie Pitt, left, helps give the award.

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Omari S. Simmons

Omari Simmons, middle, accepts his award, sponsored by Food Lion and Novant Health. Ernie Pitt, left, helps give the award.

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Community Service Award

Through the Simmons Memorial Foundation (SMF) that Professor omari S. Simmons created, he has provided exemplary and extensive service for the past 20 years to underrepresented students in our community, and in other communities where he was previously employed.

Professor Simmons has worked quietly behind the scenes so many in our community may be unaware of the significant contribution he has made to the lives of our high school age students of color. his program provides information and skill building to prepare students to apply for college, beginning with the freshman year. he has helped students in the development of oral and written communications skills, as well as shown them how to handle themselves in a professional manner, as they prepare for college life after their secondary education.

Community Service Award

Elizabeth Speight has spent the last four decades of her life demonstrating a commitment to serving others. She epitomizes what it means to be a role model through her faithfulness and humility.

Since 1978, Speight has been the rupert Bell Singers choir musician and musical director. For over 38 years, she has upheld the mission of the rupert Bell Singers to minister to the residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult day care programs, averaging 20 performances a year, both in Winston Salem and surrounding counties.

For over 20 years, she has served her home church, Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian church, as a member of the leadership Team, President of the Christian Women Fellowship, and has also managed the church bookstore.

Speight was appointed a lifetime member of the Christmount retreat Center’s Administrative Board and Council in Black Mountain, n.C. She has organized a Woman’s Weekend spiritual retreat at Christmount twice a year for the last three decades, teaching and leading devotional sessions that allow participates to experiences a time of rest for the soul and spiritual renewal. her many years of performing acts of kindness and compassion far exceeds the requirements of this award.

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Bishop Todd Fulton, second from left, accepts his award, sponsored by Food Lion and Novant Health. Ernie Pitt, left, helps give the award.

Community Service Award

Bishop Todd L. Fulton is a self-motivated advocate for the poor, for hungry, the voiceless, the marginalized, and the unjustly treated. His focus does not deviate, but holds true to his personal mission of Godly service through social justice ministry, food justice ministry, education ministry, faith health ministry, and economic ministry.

With Bishop Fulton’s leadership, the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem & Vicinity has accomplished many goals, such as the Winston Lake YMCA Community Garden with the collaboration of the NC Cooperative Extension Forsyth Center and Master Gardner Vernon Switzer. He worked with the District Attorney’s office on the Third Thursday Community Outreach Program, which helped nearly 2000 people to get their driver's licenses back and eradicated over $300,000 in fines. He organized a fundraiser that raised $5000 for the WSSU Gap Fund and has partnered with the Winston-Salem Chronicle MLK Jr. Day prayer breakfast, which raised $10,000 (largest amount in one year) for the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund, which will provide $1,000 scholarships to ten college-bound students in our community.

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