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Leaders vow transparency in fatal police shooting W I N S TO N - S A L E M , N . C .

Volume 44, Number 31

By TeVin STinSon The ChroniCle

The community and the family of a black man fatally wounded by a WinstonSalem police officer wait for answers.

Those who know edward Van McCrae describe him as a loving and caring father, grandfather, and brother. although her father did have a criminal past, in a social media post Kimneika McCrae wrote: “no one's past should define the present or the future.”

She continued, “if there are any findings of wrong

doings by the WinstonSalem Police Department, my family and i will seek justice for my father.”

The naaCP, the Ministers' Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV) and several elected officials held a press conference on Monday, april 2, promising transparency following the fatal police involved shooting of 60-year-old edward Van McCrae.

During Monday night’s City Council meeting, Winston-Salem Police Department Chief Catrina Thompson echoed what other leaders had been say-

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ing. She read the release on the incident and asked for prayers for the families of both McCrae and officer

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McGuire. “as your chief of police, i am asking for patience in allowing this

investigation to take place,” said Thompson.

“The Winston-Salem Police Department is cooperating fully with the north Carolina State Bureau of investigation as well as our District attorney’s office. it is our promise that we will be totally transparent and continue to be cooperative during this investigative process. again, i am asking for peace, calm and patience. Winston-Salem is a great community, we’re not like many other communities across the country. We work together and strive to do what’s right all the time.”

here's what we know from the police report of the incident: at 10:34 p.m. on Friday, March 30, while patrolling the 2000 block of Bowen Boulevard, officer D.e. McGuire stopped a vehicle that was occupied by two men and a women for undisclosed reasons. according to a police report, officer McGuire saw McCrae making suspicious movements in the back seat of the car and told him to stop multiple times. after calling for backup, officer McGuire ordered McCrae

Democracy on display at elections open house

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By ToDD lUCK The ChroniCle

The Forsyth County Board of elections (Boe) held an open house on Tuesday, March 27. The event featured election information, voter registration, poll worker sign-up, a demonstration on the new autoMark machine for visually impaired voters, a look at the ballots that’ll be used in the primary and refreshments. on that same day, the State Board of elections appointed a new Forsyth Boe based on the nominations made by local political parties.

Campbell The new members are Democrats Susan Campbell and robert Durrah, and republicans Stuart russell and John loughridge Jr. The board is evenly divided between parties because of a new law, though that may change as that law is being disputed in court.

CAMPAIGN Former Boe Chair Ken raymond has resigned from both the Forsyth Boe and the Winston-Salem State University Board of Trustees for his new position on the north Carolina State Board of elections and ethics Commission. early voting begins april 19 at the Forsyth Boe, 201 n. Chestnut St, and will include same-day voter registration. Sample ballots can found on the Boe’s website at www.forsyth.cc/elections under “election info.”

Joines answers tough questions on 2018 bond proposal 2018

Community activist Yusef Suggs El and other residents had a lot of questions for Mayor Allen Joines last week during an open discussion at 14th Street Community Center.

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By TeVin STinSon The ChroniCle

Members of the east/northeast neighborhood association and more than a dozen other community advocates sat down with Mayor allen Joines last week to voice their concerns with the 2018 Bond Proposal. last month city officials began their push for another bond package by holding a series community meetings at various locations throughout the city. While a meeting was being

held just a few miles away at Parkview Church of God on Thursday, March 29, an impromptu meeting broke out at the 14th Street Community Center on the same night when Marva reid invited the Mayor Joines to speak.

"City Council is doing a good job of putting out information on the bonds but it's up to us to find out how they will impact our community," said reid president of the east/northeast neighborhood association. "if you want to know

what's going on the information is there."

To begin his discussion on the bonds Joines said, "it’s kind of like maintaining a house. occasionally you may have to put a new furnace in or whatever the case may be and the city is the same way."

Joines mentioned that other metro cities in nC have bond projects every two to three years. Before 2014, the city of Winston-Salem had not approved a bond package since

Below is a list of election forums and meet-and-greets made known to The Chronicle by press time: April 10 – Candidate Meet and Greet Morningside and reynolds Park road neighborhood association, Konnoak hills neighborhood association

Black reporter was there when MLK was killed

By CaSh MiChaelS For The ChroniCle

on april 4, 1968 – 50 years ago this week – a shot rang out aimed at the second-floor balcony of the lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn.

Civil rights leader Dr. Martin luther King Jr. had been killed, and earl Caldwell, an africanamerican, was the only reporter there to witness the shooting.

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Caldwell was a national correspondent for The new york Times 50 years ago, one of the first blacks on staff. he would later write for the new york amsterdam news, new york City’s lead black newspaper. his name is renowned in the annals of american journalism because in 1970, Caldwell refused to be an informant for the FBi on the Black Panther Party. The case was ultimately decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, and as a result, all reporters today enjoy certain constitu-

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tional protections. in a 2014 interview with the Black Press, Caldwell, 83, a writer-in-residence at hampton University in hampton, Virginia, recalled that fateful day when “The Dreamer” was killed on the balcony right above him. it was Caldwell’s first assignment in the “Deep South.” his white new york Times editor, See MLK on A7

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Commissioners plan to vote on ‘Ban the Box’ T H E C H R ON I C LE

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County commissioners plan to vote on a request for the county to join the “Ban the Box” movement and remove the criminal record question from job applications.

The county recently received letters requesting that the policy be changed from a coalition of about 100 people from various churches, nonprofits and civic organizations coordinated by the All God’s Children Ministry Team at Knollwood Baptist Church. The group is asking that the question not be asked up front, to avoid prejudging an applicant, and to instead rely on the criminal background check that’s done after an applicant’s qualifications are considered.

Lisa Sykes and former

Chamber of Commerce President Gayle Anderson spoke in favor of the move during the commissioners’ Thursday, March 29, meeting.

“We’re not asking the county to not have positions where it would not hire someone with a conviction, but simply to give people the opportunity to apply for a position, and if what they have done in the past does not affect their ability to do the job, to at least be considered for it,” said Anderson.

County Commissioner Vice Chair Don Martin said he’d like to vote on the measure in their next formal meeting.

Commissioners Everett Witherspoon and Fleming El-Amin have already said they support it.

Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt said she did have an issue with the last

line of the proposed resolution that said the county encourages private businesses to adopt the same policy. Whisenhunt said commissioners shouldn’t be telling private employers who to hire.

Also during the meeting, there was a 5-2 vote to approve a resolution asking the General Assembly to declare open session for hunting coyotes and foxes along with a trapping season for both animals.

Several surrounding counties have enacted similar local laws.

Currently, no fox trapping by individuals is allowed in the county and foxes can be hunted from late November through Jan. 1. Coyotes can be hunted anytime and trapped November through February. This would put both animals in the same hunting and trapping sea-

There is a planned cell phone tower that’ll be located behind this Family Dollar at College Plaza Shopping Center.

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Coyotes are becoming an issue in some parts of the state. A girl in Advance was attacked by a coyote last week. McNeely said that there are missing pets in Rural Hall that are believed to be the work of coyotes.

Ted Kaplan and Richard Linville were the two “no” votes. Kaplan said foxes shouldn’t be included in the resolution because they aren’t a problem in the county. Linville was unconvinced the resolution was needed, saying foxes weren’t an issue and coyotes are uncommon in the county. He said increased trapping can also have unintended consequences like pets getting caught in the traps. Several commissioners said they’d received emails expressing concerns about the effects of trapping on pets.

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Scott McNeely, president of NcNeely Pest Control and director of N.C. Trappers Association, told commissioners that the inclusion of foxes will help encourage trappers to pursue coyotes because they’ll be able to take the foxes that will get caught in their traps instead of releasing them. Trapping and hunting would only be done with the property owner’s permission.

Also during the meeting: *Commissioners agreed to pay $35,000 for 0.2 acres of land located next to the North Cherry Street site where the county plans to build a new courthouse. This eliminates a small easement that the courthouse would’ve had to build around. *Commissioners authorized a refund for a $204,000 mishap with an excise tax on an e-closing real estate transaction.

There was an error when the price of the house was accidentally put in the field for the tax before sending it to the Forsyth County Register of Deeds office, where the mistake was caught. The actual excise tax on the transaction was $408.

The Burger King on Martin Luther King Drive continues to be closed as the franchise owner is attempting to acquire the property.

“The franchise owners who own the Burger King franchise within the Winston-Salem market have had issues and challenges with the property owner, which is Burger King Corporate Office.”

MLK Burger King construction still delayed

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Burger King on Martin Luther King Drive will continue to be shuttered as the City Council delayed its rezoning until August.

During an April 2 meeting, the council voted to continue the item again. The rezoning is connected to planned renovations at the restaurant, but was delayed again at the petitioner’s request.

The Burger King location closed late last year in preparation for rebuilding the restaurant. That’s been put on hold as Carrols LLC, which owns and operates it, is

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still negating to buy the property.

“The franchise owners who own the Burger King franchise within the Winston-Salem market have had issues and challenges with the property owner, which is Burger King Corporate Office,” said East Ward City Council Member Derwin Montgomery, who is one of the Chronicle’s owners.

He said Carrols LLC is still committed to remaining in the community and is looking at other land in that area if it cannot acquire the current property.

Also during the meeting, the City Council approved reductions for the setback requirements for a planned cell

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tower that’ll be located behind Family Dollar at the College Plaza Shopping Center. The tower did not meet the setback requirements for an adjacent plaza parking lot and Carriage Drive, which is primarily used by residents of a nearby development. The City Council granted a 35foot reduction in the setback from the parking lot and a 40foot setback reduction from Carriage Drive. Northwest Ward City Council Member Jeff MacIntosh said he’d heard no objections from nearby residents to the tower.

Also during the meeting, a 1.2-acre property on Old Lexington Road was rezoned to help facilitate the replacement of the Speedway gas station that’s located there.

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Local Liberian organization prepares for what’s next

James Y. Hunder Sr., left, and Olu Brown, officers of the Liberian Organization of the Piedmont, sing the Liberian National Anthem during the Inaugural Ball on Saturday, March 31.

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Trump ends DED status

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last week President Donald Trump announced plans to end Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Liberian immigrants, forcing people who have lived here for years out of the country.

Since 1991 the special immigration program has allowed thousands of Liberians to live and work in the U.S. because of armed conflicts that were gripping the country. Over the years several presidents have approved the status, most recently President Barack Obama in 2016, who extended DED for 18 months.

With President Obama’s grant set to expire on March 31, on Tuesday, March 27, President Trump said in a memo that he was formally ending the status.

In the memo Trump cited improved living conditions and the end of ongoing war as his reasons for ending the status.

The memo reads, “Liberia is no longer experiencing armed conflict and has made significant progress in restoring stability and democratic governance. Liberia has also

concluded reconstruction from prior conflicts which has contributed significantly to an environment that is able to handle adequately the return of its nationals.”

Also listed in the memo is a list of actions that are to be carried out by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The termination of DED for all Liberian beneficiaries is effective March 31, 2019. According to the memo, a 12-month “wind-down” period will be granted to DED beneficiaries to make arrangements.

On the day the “winddown” period was set to begin, members of the Liberian Organization of the Piedmont (LOP) came together for the inauguration ceremony of its new officers. Since 1988, the LOP has worked to improve the lives of the thousands of Liberians that call Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem home.

When discussing President Trump’s decision to end DED status, James Y. Hunder Sr., an LOP founding member and the board chairman, said there is work to be done.

“Coincidently to have our ingauration on the day of which the DED expires, that is very significant,” he continued. “It just gives us more work to do and more prayers to pray that in

April is Fair Housing Month SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The city’s annual observance of Fair Housing Month will begin today, Thursday, April 5, when Mayor Allen Joines reads a proclamation at noon at the Allegacy Federal Credit Union, 1691 Westbrook Plaza Drive, Winston-Salem.

Fair Housing Month promotes the federal Fair Housing Act and its laws against housing discrimination.

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Fair Housing Act by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968.

Winston-Salem’s fair housing ordinance is substantially equivalent to the federal Fair Housing Act. The Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission and Human Relations Department are responsible for enforcing fair housing laws locally to ensure fair and equal housing access and treatment for all people regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, family status or religion.

The city’s annual Fair and Affordable Housing Summit for housing professionals will be held Thursday, April 19, at 11:30 a.m. at the Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St. During the summit, the New Horizons Fair Housing Committee will give its annual Breaking Barriers Fair Housing Award to The Adaptables, a nonprofit organization that works to ensure that people with disabilities have fair and equitable housing choices. City Council Member Derwin Montgomery will be the keynote speaker.

This year’s summit is led by the Human Relations Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as title sponsors BB&T, Fairway Independent Mortgage Company and the Piedmont Triad Apartment Association.

Platinum sponsors are the Winston-Salem Community Development Department, Piedmont Federal Savings Bank, the North Carolina Housing Foundation, PNC Bank and the Charlotte Community Relations Committee.

Gold sponsors are Forsyth County Housing and Development Department, the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem, Allegacy Federal Credit Union, and Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County.

Silver sponsors are Financial Pathways/Center for Homeownership, the Winston-Salem Regional Association of Realtors, the Winston-Salem Homebuilders Association, the National Association of Human Rights Workers-NC and Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods.

Also during Fair Housing Month:

*The Human Relations Department will hold its monthly landlord/tenant fair housing training at City Hall, 101 N. Main St., on Wednesday, April 11, at 10 a.m. The training is open to the public.

*Nexus, a quarterly public affairs television program produced by Human Relations on WSTV Digital Media, will focus on Fair Housing Month.

essence before the oneyear expiration is over with, I hope Congress will step in and revise that mandate. “… it’s very unAmerican, especially considering the relationships that coexist between

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James Y. Hunder Sr., a founding member and the board chairman of the Liberian Organization of the Piedmont, gives a brief history of the organization on Saturday, March 31.

Liberia and America historically. So at this point in time to look at us and try to kick us out the country is sad.”

Olu Browne, the newly installed LOP president, said despite Trump’s attempt to kick Liberians

out the country, the future of the LOP is bright. He said, “We will continue to work to support Liberians not only in our community but elsewhere as well.”

Browne said as president his goal will be to

bring all Liberians together where they can really begin to support each other in every way possible. He said, “not that we’re not already doing that, but we have to do more, especially in times like this.”

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Simply delicious, simply love, Simply Soul

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

(Below) Here are some of the Simply Soul menu items.

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A sign highlights the Simply Soul restaurant.

Sonya Waddell owns the Simply Soul restaurant.

BY BUSTA BROWN THE CHRONICLE

The Business of the Month is Simply Soul restaurant, 4339 S. Main St. in Winston-Salem.

I walked into Simply Soul restaurant in WinstonSalem, and the first thing I experienced was the beautiful and positive energy.

The chef Calvin greeted me as if I was family. It was the first time we met, but his positive and inviting energy made it feel like we had known each other for years.

I told Calvin that I was there to interview the owner, Sonya Waddell, but I was an hour early. “I’ll give her a call to let her know you’re here. Have a seat and I’ll get you something to drink,” he replied.

The second thing I

noticed when I walked into Simply Soul is the menu of desserts; it was all of my favorites. Peach cobbler, banana pudding, pound cake, red velvet cake and honey bun cake, which I haven’t tried yet. I told Calvin I can’t wait to crush some banana pudding, and he replied, “I noticed it’s your first time here, and trust it won’t be your last.”

Then he greeted more costumers, and as they walked in, they greeted him by his first name. I was glad to arrive an hour early; it was nice to see all that love. The owner of Simply Soul, Sonya Waddell, finally arrived.

She walked toward me smiling, with her arms opened to greet me with a hug. “I’m sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Brown, I got caught up in traffic.” I-40

was pretty bad that day; I got caught up in traffic as well.

She noticed that I had my camera setup ready for the interview, so she jokes, “Give me a few minutes to make myself look cute.” As she walked toward the bathroom, she greeted customers by their first name.

It was clear that the positive and beautiful energy I felt when I first walked into Simply Soul comes from the top. It’s contagious.

Waddell, her employees and customers have a mutual love and respect for each other, it was a beautiful sight.

I also noticed something else: Because they have so many regulars, most of the customers didn’t ask for menus. Waddell and Calvin know what they want. That was very

impressive. I looked around for the customers who were eating, and I saw the look of pure satisfaction on their faces. “We have dinner here two to three days a week. I can’t cook like this,” joked the wife and mother of two in one family. One guy said on Sundays after church he sits in the parking lot until they open. “I love the food here, and how they make us feel.”

Waddell finally sat down for our interview.

“After we’re done, Calvin will make you a plate,” she said. I told her that I couldn’t wait. “It’s important to me that the atmosphere is warm and friendly. Our customers are like family to us,” said Waddell.

Everything at Simply Soul is home cooked, and the menu is truly Simply Soul.

“We have yams, collard greens, mac ’n’ cheese, cornbread, cabbage, potato salad, fried, baked and barbeque chicken, pork chops, you name it, we have it,” Waddell said.

They also have one of my family favorites, ox tails. “We only have those on Sundays, and come early because they sell out.” I asked why the ox tails sell out. “We slow cook them with a touch of our secret recipe,” she said.

She wouldn’t tell me what it is. Along with some good eating on Sundays, they have live jazz from 1-3 p.m. “It adds to the already warm atmosphere. The people love it. We made sure we created something that will make people want to come back, and it’s working pretty good so far,” she said.

After I crushed my plate with meatloaf, yams, mac ’n’ chesse, greens and cornbread, I told Calvin he was right; I will be back.

Simply Soul is in Winston-Salem on 4339 S. Main St. and is open Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and on Sundays from noon-6 p.m. See my interview on The Chronicle’s YouTube channel, Winstonsalem Chronicle.

Companies interested in becoming a Business of the Month should apply at https://triadminoritybusinessexpo.com/. This feature is sponsored by the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP, WinstonSalem Urban League, Triad Minority Business Expo and The Chronicle.

Youth making the right turn T H E C H R ON I C LE

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Here are scenes from girls and women working in A.R.T.S. (A Right To Shine).

Here are scenes from S.M.A.R.T. (Students Making A Right Turn) at work.

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Kim Walker is a single mother, educator, innovator and entrepreneur. She’s also the CEO of some wonderful programs for our youth. S.M.A.R.T. (Students Making A Right Turn), A.R.T.S. (A Right To Shine) and F.O.C.U.S. (Finding Our Careers Under Sponsors).

The programs are for boys and girls respectively ages 4-12, adding a grade yearly. They offer students in the Triad area mentoring, tutoring and other opportunities that will help guide them closer toward graduating and being successful in school.

Wake Forest medical students have volunteered and work with the programs, especially with the higher grade school students. Walker has always had a passion to motivate our youth, “I have a passion for embracing, edifyFounder Kim Walker ing and motivating youth to make good positive choices that will lead them toward making successful decisions. My supplement education programs provide the students with a positive learning environment where they can safely begin to identify their own unique struggles and together we can begin to help them,” Walker said.

I asked her to share how it’s done: “by overcoming those struggles by making the challenges fun and positive, not frustrating and alienating. The work I’ve done and the work put in by the students I’ve helped has improved the abilities of students to perform academically and has ensured that many students in the school system don’t fall through the gap. I hope that with time I can continue to up the quality of the supplemental education and entrepreneurship skills and training,” Walker said.

Walker has been approached by other community leaders from other states to expand her programs. “These offers have made me overjoyed but I have rejected them as of right now because I want to be sure that the programs I’ve created are as incredible as possible in Winston-Salem. I value transparency with my staff, with my investors, and with the students and families who take part in my programs. I value increasing the resources that my programs have and thus improving our capabilities to provide remarkable supplementary education,” she said.

Walker said her friends and family are very supportive, because they know her passion to help youth reach their goals. “My passion for education is so contagious that some of the volunteers and staff members for my programs were originally people I struck conversations within stores and on the street who showed an interest in the programs and filled out applications showing their education and professional backgrounds,” she said.

The students Walker has worked with have gone on to either community colleges and four-year universities. “They’ve become engaged members of society with positive impressions of education and with the skills to provide employers with fantastic employees and college classrooms with remarkable students,” Walker said.

The programs take the students on field trips like The CIAA, Myrtle Beach, Girls and Boys Empowerment Conferences and more. They feed the hungry, bring dolls to little girls in homeless shelters, and donate their company T-shirts to local schools.

Kim Walker said, “My goal is to make modern education accessible to any and all the students in the program, even those who’ve begun to underperform. The S.M.A.R.T. Co. will provide them with the opportunity to work for a company that will put them to work with the right skills, training with advancing in the cooperation.”

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out of the vehicle, then a physical altercation ensued.

While struggling to apprehend McCrae, Officer McGuire saw a hand gun and told McCrae to “stop reaching” for it multiple times. As Officer McGuire continued to struggle with McCrae, he shot McCrae, and paramedics pronounced him dead on the scene.

Although Officer McGuire was wearing a body camera at the time of the incident state law H.B. 972 requires a petition to a superior court judge before footage can be released.

After reading the police report aloud, Council Member James Taylor Jr., chairman of the Public Safety Committee, offered his condolences to McCrae's family and friends. Taylor, who also is the publisher of The Chronicle, said this is a tough time for our community but he believes this is something the city will overcome.

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"Some people may say these bonds are coming awfully quick but if you look at most cities Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro they have bonds every two to three years," Joines continued. "...We fell behind."

In 2014 voters approved a proposal for $139.2 million to improve economic development, housing, public safety, parks and recreation, and streets and sidewalks. This time city officials are asking for $122 million. Major projects include a new radio system for public safety communications, construction of a new fire

“We have rallied before in situations like this and I believe this is something that we can get through once the facts do come out,” Taylor continued. “...It is incumbent upon the police department, upon the D.A.'s office to release that footage as soon, as quickly, as expeditiously as possible so we can ensure that the public continues to trust the police department and that there is transparency on all sides."

Bishop Todd Fulton, chairman of the MCWSV's Social Justice Committee, called for transparency as well. Fulton, who has a track record of holding the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) accountable, said he felt confidence in the police department.

“In the past, we have not always had a very transparent working relationship with the WinstonSalem Police Department, but I'm grateful to say that today I feel confident that we do have it." Fulton said.

"We are confident in our elected officials and we are confident in our police

station, and renovations at Winston Lake, Salem Lake and other parks throughout city.

Also listed in the proposal is $11.7 million for housing and neighborhood revitalization, with $1.7 million of that being dedicated to the East Winston community. According to a brief summary of projects listed on the city's website, the $1.7 million will be used for "targeted housing development investment".

While new housing opportunities can be a good thing for some communities, many at the meeting voiced their concerns with the houses that already occupy space in East Winston.

Last year several residents and community organizations complained about the appraisal

chief."

When speaking to members of the community, who are outraged that yet another black man has been shot and killed while in police custody, Fulton encouraged residents to remain calm and wait on the facts. He said," if you want to march, it's your right to have freedom of speech.

“We're asking that you march, hold your signs ups but get permits and do things in decency and order,” he continued. “...We will not riot. We will not destroy our city and our community. We will come together as civilized people.”

Fulton went on to say that he has met with Police Chief Catrina Thompson, and District Attorney Jim O'Neil and both have promised to be open and transparent.

Following the shooting, the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation assumed the “primary investigators” role. When asked about the timetable of SBI's investigation and the release of the body camera footage,

process. One resident in the East Winston community saw his home depreciate by nearly $20,000.

When asked if bond funds could be used for upkeep of existing homes, Mayor Joines said bond funds will be geared toward new development.

He said the city uses second and third parties to revitalize existing housing and property.

"The key to it is finding partners to take it on. We're looking for partners the city can join in and help," Joines said.

City native and community activist Phillip Carter said while it’s great to have up to date parks, streets and sidewalks something has to be done to help the people.

He said, "You can't live in a park. You can't live at

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Mayor Allen Joines said, "It's hard to say."

“With the most recent situation about two years ago, it took a matter of several months before the results came back,” Joines said. “The body cam, of course, has to come with all the information.

Toxicology report and things of that nature can sometimes take weeks or months.”

The case Joines was

Mayor Allen Joines answers questions from residents during an open discussion on Thursday, March 29 at the 14th Street Community

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the golf course or the public safety center and you can't stay in a recreation center but you do live in your house, and when I look at the amount of

referring to actually happened three years ago and involved Officer Austin Conrad and Travis Page.

After responding to a “shots fired” call on Old Rural Hall Road, Officer Conrad approached Page, who started to run and fell while trying to get away.

While Conrad and other officers attempted to subdue Page, he became unresponsive and later died at Wake Forest Baptist

money you're putting toward revitalization, why are we spending $55 million on streets and sidewalks?" "... the community can't live on them. So what I'm wondering is how all this bond money is going to bring an economic gain to the residents in the 14th Street community?"

Joines responded by saying if you have good roads, streets, and parks in a community that makes your property worth more.

He said, "If you have recreational facilities close to your house, if somebody wants to buy your house, it would be a lot easier to sell.

“If your city maintains its infrastructure and create jobs there, the rest of the city will come up with it.”

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An autopsy revealed that Page was morbidly obese, suffered from an enlarge heart and had an irregular heart beat and a enlarged liver. The medical examiner determined that there was no evidence of spinal injuries or damage to the skull or brain.

Chronicle reporter Todd Luck contributed to this report.

As the meeting came to a close, Reid suggested organizing a committee of residents that would bring ideas to the City Council for consideration.

“We need to find out how we can communicate better,” Reid said. “We have to set up something so we can aggressively listen and take action. We need to work together to make things happen.”

Today, Thursday, April 5, city officials will hold another "capital needs" meeting to discuss the bond proposal at the Winston Lake Family YMCA at 6 p.m. The final meeting will be held on April 12 at the Salem Lake Marina.

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April 11 – Forsyth County Democratic Party Candidates Forum On Wednesday, April 11, 6 p.m. the forum will be held at Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. 5th St. Featured will be U.S. House 5th District candidates D.D. Adams and Jenny Marshall.

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Claude Sitton, who would later come to North Carolina to become editor of The News and Observer in Raleigh, wanted Caldwell to go to Memphis to negatively “nail” King, and advised him to get down there early to “get the lay of the land.”

Dr. King had been in Memphis the week before in a march to support the striking sanitation workers, but the march turned violent.

King canceled a scheduled voter registration appearance in Wilmington, N.C., to go back to Memphis the first week in April 1968, to support the workers in their cause.

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King was assassinated, I was the only reporter there,” Caldwell recalls, “And that’s because there were only a few of us [black reporters working in major media].”

During the turbulent 1960s, major news organizations had a hard time covering the Civil Rights Movement, and the riots in major cities, because they didn’t have many, if any, experienced black reporters on staff.

Earl Caldwell was one of a few, and to this day, his version of the assassination of Dr. King continues to raise eyebrows.

“You can take the official story, and what they say in that story … James Earl Ray shooting from the [flop house] bathroom window, fired, killed King, and then ran away … there’s

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not one single piece of the government’s official story that has any corroboration.”

“Not one single piece,” Caldwell maintains. “But because I was there … I know that you don’t see everything … but I do know that sliver [of the truth] that came past me, and that’s the basis for what I say.”

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maintains, in Room 214 at the Lorraine Motel, “Looking dead at the crime scene.”

“I DID see this figure in the bushes! I quoted this one fellow; his name was Solomon Jones, in my newspaper.” Jones was the chauffeur hired to drive Dr. King around in Memphis.

“He saw what I saw, but he actually said he saw a little more. He went to the federal penitentiary. He said that he was being framed because he refused to change the story of what he told me in the New York Times of what he saw that night at the Lorraine Motel.”

Caldwell continued, “ There was a housekeeper … same thing! But there was no official investigation! I can say that, because my room was right under

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Dr. King’s … just a few doors to the left. Nobody ever came to my door [asking] ‘Where were you standing? Did you see anything the night before?

Earlier that day?’

“There was nothing!”

Caldwell believes, to this day, that “Most importantly, there was a massive cover-up.”

The next night someone came in, and they cut that thicket directly across from the motel, down to an inch from the ground.

There are all of these things!”

Earl Caldwell later quit The New York Times, and says he’s been working on a book about “what happened in Memphis” ever since.

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prison, but not before Dr. King’s family advocated for him, saying that they were convinced he was set up, and did not pull the trigger.

The FBI said it spent “more man hours” on investigating the King assassination than any other case, but Earl Caldwell maintains, even today, that “there was no investigation.”

Indeed, under pressure from the King family, it was President Bill Clinton who ordered then Attorney General Janet Reno to reopen the King murder case.

But history still holds James Earl Ray responsible for the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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50 years after Dr. King’s death, the dream lives

Most of us know the story. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was in Memphis, Tennessee, to support the sanitation workers there, who were going on strike. King was on a hotel balcony when he was fatally shot on April 4, 1968. This week, 50 years later, people across the United States and the world commemorated the day. King told the world he had a dream in 1963. They say “The Dreamer” was killed in 1968.

However, many say the dream was not killed.

MSNBC aired a documentary on March 24 and 25 called “Hope and Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media,” that had people saying as such. One person was one of the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement. That movement has been upgraded with 21st century communication such as social media, but the special showed that media remained the link between the two generations of civil rights movements.

Bishop Dr. William Barber II is one of the people taking up the torch where King left off, with the rejuvenated Poor People’s Campaign. The campaign was a 1968 effort to gain economic justice for poor people in the United States that was planned by King

“I was a sensitive 16 year old when Dr. King was killed, and can still remember how the traumatic news of his death sparked an array of emotion in me.”

but did not happen before he died. Barber, the former president of the N.C. NAACP, was 4 years old when King died and might not have known about him as a child. But the legacy continues.

It also continues for the man who succeeded Dr. Barber as president of the N.C. NAACP, Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman.

“I was a sensitive 16 year old when Dr. King was killed, and can still remember how the traumatic news of his death sparked an array of emotion in me,” Dr. Spearman recalls to Cash Michaels for The Chronicle. “That trauma still lingers in my body 50 years later, and moves me to continue fighting for the justice.

“King was, and still is my hero. His death did not stop the movement, a movement ordered by God is never stopped with the death of the leader.”

So, 50 years ago, “The Dreamer” was killed. But while he was alive, he inspired future generations.

Let’s hope that people are still being inspired to work for civil rights 50 years from now.

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North Carolina has granted progressive choice for voters To the Editor:

In formally recognizing the Green Party as a political party, North Carolina has granted voters the choice of a progressive, anti-establishment party. Funded entirely by members and private donors, never by corporations, the Green Party works for the interests of the people.

The Green motto of “People, Planet, and Peace Over Profit” is reflected in the party’s four pillars of Ecology, Social Justice, Democracy, and Peace, as well as its 10 key values, which include Feminism and Gender Equity, Respect for Diversity, and Community-based Economics.

In organization and practice, the Green Party is a grassroots party of, by, and for the people. Not only do the Green values and platform support justice and equality, but the party structure itself represents these very principles. Decision-making is decentralized, with local chapters and state parties deciding their own direction and needs, so that power is shared and bureaucracy is minimized. Civil rights are always at the

forefront for Greens, who seek gender and racial balance in leadership and membership, respect the inherent worth of all people, and confront discrimination and injustice in all its forms.

I joined the NCGP because no other party’s policies represent my views on peace, equality, and justice, and no other platform or ideology has an innate sense of collectivism and integrity at its foundation.

We are citizen activists, social justice advocates, and members of the 99 percent who care about our communities, our neighbors and our future. As a rapidly growing, grassroots organization, we welcome North Carolina’s 2.13 million unaffiliated voters, the millions of disaffected voters weary of the corruption of the three corporate parties, and progressives who seek a political home that represents their values and beliefs. We encourage you to learn more by visiting NCGreenParty.org and go Green today!

Elif Erginer Triad Delegate, NCGP Winston-Salem

ERA needs to be finally ratified

April 10 is Equal Pay Day. That date symbolizes how far into 2018 American women must work to get paid as much money as men did in 2017.

According to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, women make 80 cents compared to every dollar men make. But wait.

That stark fact applies to all women.

Black women, however, must work until August 7 to catch up with men.

Latina women won’t get there until November 1.

Shockingly, the American Association of University Women concludes that at the current rate of progress in closing the gap, women won’t get pay equity until the year 2119 – a whole century.

Since many families depend on two incomes, paying women less hurts men and children, too.

Women deserve equal pay. To ensure equal pay, women need constitutional protection. The Equal Rights Amendment would provide that.

Ratification of the ERA will be considered soon in the Illinois Legislature. It will come up in North Carolina again in 2019. It’s way past time for state lawmakers to do the right thing – for women, for men, for families. It’s a matter of fairness, justice and common decency.

Roberta Madden, Co-President ERA-NC Alliance Black Mountain, NC

Keys to money mastery Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist National Financial Literacy Month is recognized in the United States in April and the effort highlights the critical need for Americans to learn economic and financial literacy. Currently 4 out of every 10 people in the country don’t understand how to balance a simple checkbook and 1 out of every 5 children is born in poverty. Establishing and maintaining healthy financial habits are deeply important.

In 2000, The National Endowment for Financial Education introduced Youth Financial Literacy Day and brought in the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy to manage the event.

Around 2007, I joined the “Afternoon Thang” on 97.1 QMG with Busta Brown, and we introduced “Cash Money Tuesday,” where I provided on-air

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financial advice to listeners across the state. The subsequent year I became the official spokesperson for a regional program named Future Cents hosted by the Greensboro Public Library through a federal grant, and then eventually was appointed to the North Carolina Council on Economic Education.

Needless to say, my passion for teaching financial literacy has been on fire many years, which is quite a testimony for a person who grew up in the depth of poverty. Growing up in a shotgun house on Liberty Street in East Winston-Salem brought me face to face with the effects of financial illiteracy. My grandparents and many other family members had no foundational understanding of sound financial habits.

Throughout this month I’ll provide readers with some vital keys to learning how to manage money and building wealth for you, your family or business venture. These helpful tips will give you concrete instructions on how you can prepare to save more of your income, build an emergency fund, and eventually unlock the power of

money through wealth creation.

Let’s begin with one of the most foundational steps in mastering money – accept 100 percent responsibility.

We often know when substantial changes need to be made in our lives, but we struggle with one considerable barrier. Many people don’t recognize they have absolute control over the choices and outcomes they have created in life. Likewise you must start by acknowledging you have total control over your money and your money does not have control over you.

Wherever you are in your life in regards to your success or failures with money is a result of your choices. Therefore, if you want to discover how to master your money, then it all begins with you making new choices.

For example, if you receive a bonus at work, then you rush to buy a new TV, clothes, or whatever your vice may be – most likely you will not have much of a bonus left over.

The money did not evaporate, you simply made bad choices.

Perhaps you could have chosen to spend

a little now and save the balance for later. If you do that consistently, then you’ll have a nest egg saved in no time – small choices lead to big outcomes.

Accept the material fact that your responsibility to yourself, family, and community at-large require you to be a good steward of your money. Once you accept this responsibility, you can unlock the internal power of your money to create wealth.

In my next article, look out for strategies to help you learn how to develop a spending plan, and I’ll also outline steps to build an emergency fund to protect you from unexpected circumstances.

I want to help you grow into a financially stable person, so feel free to contact me throughout April with questions, thoughts, and updates on your progress.

Good luck!

Algenon Cash is a nationally recognized speaker and the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm.

Reach him at acash@algenoncash.com

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Remembering King’s Legacy and women of the movement Julianne Malveaux

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Hattie Carroll (19111963) was a 51-year-old restaurant server who was murdered by a White aristocrat, 24-year-old William Devereux Zantzinger (1939-2009) who struck her with a cane, because she took too long to serve him a drink, during The Spinsters’ Ball, an event at the old Emerson Hotel in Baltimore. Zantzinger’s crime was minimized, and he got a scant six months in jail (not prison) for killing a woman, the mother of at least nine children, who was more than twice his age, and with just a fraction of his power.

Bob Dylan popularized the murder of Hattie Carroll in a folk song, “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll.” He didn’t get all the facts right – Hattie Carroll didn’t have 10 children as he crooned, and Zantzinger was never indicted for first-degree murder. Still, the haunting

ballad was a poignant reminder that a rich, powerful White man with a diamond ring on his finger and a cane in his hand got away with killing a Black woman server. More than that, Zantzinger was treated with kid gloves, allowed to “take a break” from his incarceration to make sure his tobacco crop was planted.

Young Naomi Wadler, the 11-year-old speaker at the March for Our Lives rally, did not know about Hattie Carroll. Why would she have? The fifth-grader that attends school in Alexandria, Virginia, was born in 2007, 44 years after Hattie Carroll died in 1963.

Her plea to consider the Black women who do not make headlines might well have been extended to Hattie Carroll, but Naomi Wadler did not know, and we don’t know enough to juxtapose White privilege with Black women’s invisibility.

Without knowing all of the details, Naomi shared that Black women don’t often make headlines. She knows that her contemporaries could be targets of guns, of police brutality, and that their (our) plights are often ignored. Ms.

Naomi knows, along with so many of her colleagues, that Black women are worth more than the shrug of shoulders that Mr. Zantzinger offered, when he was confronted with Hattie Carroll’s murder.

On April 4, we were reminded that it was the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination. We remembered Dr. King through our prisms, considering him as a prophet, an evangelist, a social justice advocate, and activist, an educator, an economist, a leader and a martyr. We cannot consider him in any silo though, and we have to

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consider him in the context of the women who supported him, who empowered him, and who were sometimes martyred along with him.

Dr. Barbara Reynolds has written about Coretta Scott King and her major contributions to her husband’s work. The King biographer Claiborne Carson shared private letters between Martin Luther King Jr. and his “boo” Coretta, where they clashed and reconciled in exciting prose that illustrated their regard for each other. Did the Kings know that a depraved White man,

William Zantzinger, was sentenced to a mere six months for killing a Hattie Carroll on the same day that Dr. King delivered the ‘I Have A Dream” speech?

Thanks to Naomi Wadler, we will pay more attention to these Black women like Hattie Carroll, whose stories have been swallowed. Thanks to Dr. King’s granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, and her colleagues in the March For Our Lives, we will consider nonviolence differently. But mostly thanks to the legacy of Hattie Carroll, we will be forced to consider the

many ways that women’s contributions to the women’s movement have been too frequently ignored.

Medgar Evers was gunned down in his driveway in Mississippi. Hattie Carroll was caned down in Baltimore’s Emerson Hotel for simply doing her job.

Without rank ordering death and pain, it is important to note how incidental the deaths of Black women too often are. We don’t, said young Naomi Wadler, make the headlines. Our stores are too often untold.

Yet, if we commemorate the 50th year after Dr. King’s assassination, we must commemorate the women who were slaughtered by racists. Hattie Carroll is one of them. Her tragic story must be woven into our history.

Julianne Malveaux is an author, economist and founder of Economic Education. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available to order at Amazon.com and at www.juliannemalveaux.co m. Follow Dr. Malveaux on Twitter @drjlastword.

Nikolas Cruz is alive and Alton Sterling is dead

Shootings and killings in America have unfortuJames B. nately become commonEwers Jr. place. They happen with such frequency that we simply wait on the next one. It’s Guest not if it is going to happen, Columnist it’s simply when it’s going to happen.

On March 24, thousands of students marched in Washington, D.C. and 800 other cities across America to protest for stricter gun laws. This March For Our Lives event took place on the heels of the shooting of 17 students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The shooter was Nikolas Cruz, who is 19 years old.

The march’s premise was a clarion call to lawmakers to say that tougher gun laws must be passed. In the meantime, Nikolas Cruz is in jail in Broward County, Florida, and is receiving mail and lots of it. Cruz has received over 200 pieces of mail. He is receiving suggestive mail from teenage girls and even adult women. Cruz has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder in the first degree and 17 counts of attempted murder in the first degree.

Who are these people sending Cruz letters that place him on some type of social pedestal? Why would young girls send him pictures of them wearing almost nothing at all? Maybe there are some who understand this perverted kind of thinking, but I don’t.

Nikolas Cruz is said to be deeply disturbed and emotionally broken. Only time will tell what will happen to him. It is also important to say that the families of the vic-

tims are hurt and in unspeakable pain.

Because of the actions of the police in Parkland Florida, Nikolas Cruz is alive today. We can agree to disagree as to the circumstances surrounding why he is still alive today.

Jeff Landry, attorney general in Louisiana, found the police were not at fault and won’t be criminally charged in the death of Alton Sterling. Alton Sterling was shot to death by the Baton Rouge Louisiana police. Late Friday, March 30, Officer Blane Salamoni was terminated by the Baton Rouge police department and Officer Howie Lake II was suspended for three days.

Alton Sterling was on the ground and subdued by two professionally trained police officers. The video supports this assertion. Yet there are some who would dispute the video and make another claim. Should we be confused by the video? Is there another video? If you believe Alton Sterling should have been shot and killed, then it doesn’t matter about video presentations or eyewitnesses.

For some, the Alton Sterling video reminds us of the Rodney King video. King was brutally beaten by several Los Angeles police officers on March 3, 1991. The operative word here is several. There is video evidence in my opinion that he was almost beaten to death for resisting arrest. A picture of Rodney King was released on March 6, 1991, three days after the beating. He was disfigured.

The case was taken to trial and the police were found not guilty.

What do the cases of Nikolas Cruz and Alton Sterling have in common? First, the police were called to both settings. Lastly, Cruz was able to get in a police car and be driven away. Alton Sterling was shot to death at point blank range and taken away in a body bag.

Two cases involving shooting and killing. Nikolas Cruz killed 17 students and is alive. Alton Sterling didn’t kill anyone, resisted arrest and is dead.

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 a retired college administrator.

He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

Leading by example deserves some praise

“I believe the children are our f u t u r e .

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As much as I believe in those words, I must confess.

Sometimes, I’m quite critical of young people.

"Their jeans are too skinny."

"Their music is bad."

"They’re too spoiled."

So along with that criticism, I must also praise them when they do something right, like lead by example.

This weekend of March 24 epitomized what truly makes America great, and it’s not Donald Trump's fragile ego, his Twitter account, mean-spirited governmental policies, or building a wall.

This weekend, our young people marched and spoke about responsible gun control legislation, and we were reminded of how desperately we needed it after

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Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook Elementary, Orlando and Las Vegas, just to scratch the surface.

Except nothing happened.

Because despite these tragedies, the National Rifle Association and their band of staunch supporters continue clinging steadfastly to their guns, the Second Amendment, tradition, and history. While the Constitution may have been groundbreaking and profound, it remains a flawed document enacted by flawed individuals during a historically-flawed period of time. Drafted by men who owned slaves and who considered no one other than white men, the Constitution is the quintessential document of white male privilege. Additionally, it was impractical for them to consider the types of guns and the accessibility to guns that we currently have.

Therefore, whenever we talk about guns and the Constitution, any discussion must be analyzed through the appropriate lens.

The same goes for tradition and history. Tradition and history have their place, but standing alone, they are rigid concepts

that ignore evolution, progress, and context. If tradition and history always prevailed, “separate but equal facilities” would still be constitutional, and the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education would have never overruled the prior precedent in Plessy v. Ferguson.

Nevertheless, gun advocates who cannot win those arguments will focus on the timing of those who are demanding change.

“Politicizing this tragedy is disrespectful to the victims. Now is not the right time.”

But isn’t a blatant unwillingness to address an obvious problem even more disrespectful? If now is not the proper time, when is? These tragedies teach us that for many gun advocates, the answer is never.

So, in the aftermath of these tragedies, the adults do what the adults have always done. Talk, pray, mourn, and ultimately do nothing but revert back to our normal lives and wait until the next tragedy.

The difference this time, however, is

that young people are demanding more, urging us to do something better and something different, and they are justified because the adults have had ample opportunity and have failed repeatedly. They want meaningful dialogue followed by authentic action - not more talking points for re-election campaigns or salary justification speeches to pacify the lobbyists.

We claim to be an innovative and thoughtful nation with endless resources and capabilities.

However, those resources and capabilities seem helplessly overmatched by a refusal to confront an issue that demands our attention.

None of us, especially our children, should be forced to live based solely upon the hope that another mass shooting will not happen, and this weekend, young people across America were raising their voices and forcing us to listen.

Hopefully, we heard them because "enough is enough.”

Frederick Adams II is an attorney in Winston-Salem

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It is not widely known, but 50 years ago this week, on April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was supposed to be in Wilmington, NC, to take part in a voter registration campaign sponsored by the local branch of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

But a few days earlier, Dr. King called to postpone his appearance, saying that he was needed in Memphis, Tenn. to support the sanitation workers there, who were going on strike.

As King stepped out of his room on the secondfloor of the Lorraine Motel to speak to an aide down in the parking lot, a gunshot rang out at 6:05 p.m., and the civil rights leader was fatally struck in the face.

After being rushed to a nearby hospital, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was officially pronounced dead at 7:05 p.m.

This week, the nation, and indeed the world, commemorated that fateful day when, as has been said many times since, “They killed the Dreamer.”

The man who is seen today as “The Dreamer’s” natural successor, Bishop Dr. William Barber II former president of the N.C. NAACP, and current leader of another social justice organization, Repairers of the Breach, says with many of the basic rights Dr. King fought and died for are still under assault – voting rights, civil and equal rights, fair housing, equal employment, etc. – today’s generation of freedom-

lovers should remember King’s legacy and sacrifice, with careful consideration, and determined non-violent action.

“To say that here, years after his assassination, is something we should think about deeply,” Dr. Barber said. “But we dishonor the memory of Dr. King, and all those who suffered, if we simply commemorate his assassination.”

“You do not commemorate an assassination of a leader or a prophet,” Dr. Barber continued. “You certainly don’t celebrate.

There’s only one thing you do – you go to the place where they were killed, and you reach into the blood, and you pick up the baton,

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and you carry it the next leg of the way.”

“That is our calling [now]. And I know that would be Dr. King’s dream for us, because, as he said in his last sermon, “Nothing would be more tragic, than for us to turn back now.”

The man who succeeded Dr. Barber as president of the N.C. NAACP, Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, also believes that the baton for freedom, justice and equality must go forward,

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change, as dramatically seen last month during the state and nationwide March for Our Lives demonstrations in cities like WinstonSalem, Greensboro, Durham and Raleigh.

“I was a sensitive 16 year old when Dr. King was killed, and can still remember how the traumatic news of his death sparked an array of emotion in me,” Dr. Spearman recalls. “That trauma still lingers in my body 50 years later, and moves me to continue fighting for the justice.”

“King was, and still is my hero. His death did not stop the movement, amovement ordered by God is never stopped with the death of the leader. It did, however, take on new dimensions as some of us struggled to find our fit in the movement. There are many who have picked up the torch, including the youth of #MarchingForOurLives.

They respect and are equipped to carry on the legacy today.”

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Manziel gets a look but Kaepernick doesn't

I have loved the game of football since I was a child.

I can vividly remember my Washington Redskins winning Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos 42-10 and my love for the game has grown since then.

Unfortunately, amid recent events my affinity for the NFL has begun to wane in recent years.

My annoyance with the NFL started with the fact that Colin Kaepernick was kept out of the NFL for an entire season for his kneeling during the national anthem. I was most upset at the fact the armed services pay the NFL to have their players stand on the sidelines during the anthem, but Kaepernick gets condemned for kneeling in protest to unfair treatment of minorities in America by those who are paid to serve and protect.

My main issue was that for the vast majority of the history of the NFL, players remained in the locker room until the anthem was played. It's not like the NFL was doing this to be patriotic; they were doing it to make a dollar, so I saw no issue in Kaepernick making a stance during what is essentially a paid demonstration.

Many people skewed the protest as a one that was against the anthem or the NFL, which is wasn't.

Still to this day Kaepernick does not have a job in the NFL. The thing that pushed me over the edge was Kaepernick not having a job and then I hear that NFL bust Johnny Manziel is getting another look from the NFL. Wow, really NFL, you mean to tell me that a player that was one catch away from having a Super Bowl championship on his mantle can't get a job but a player that is 2-6 as a starter with a career total of seven touchdowns and seven interceptions gets consideration.

On top of Manziel's lackluster stats he has had a few off-the-field issues involving law enforcement. In June 2012 he was charged with carrying fake identification in College Station, Texas; in November 2014 he was involved in a fight with an overzealous fan and multiple issues of domestic violence involving his former girlfriend.

These are just a few of the issues that Manziel has been involved with over the years, and that is not even the half of it. To me he should not be looked upon as a possible NFL quarterback before Kaepernick.

There is no way anyone can tell me that Kaepernick is not deserving of at least a backup quarterback position in the league right now. He can't even get a look from any team but on the other hand Manziel had over half the league come out to watch his workout recently.

I am just baffled at this entire course of events, honestly. Some are claiming that bringing Kaepernick on to an NFL team would possibly hurt See Ramsey on B2

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Benefits of yoga at Triad Cultural Arts APRIL 5, 2018

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The practice of yoga is widely regarded for its physical, mental and spiritual benefits. In an effort to bring more attention to yoga, Dr. Kimya Dennis brought in Dr. Marilyn Granger to teach a class at Triad Cultural Arts this past Saturday, March 31.

The purpose of the event was to bring awareness to the stress that affects everyday life and the ways yoga can help relieve said stress. Granger is a psychiatrist in the city of Winston-Salem and has been practicing for over 30 years. She uses yoga as part of her psychiatry work.

Dennis says she decided to have this event so the community can understand an alternative means of dealing with stress.

“I just want to introduce to our community to other ways of meditation and ways to wake up in the morning and not think of stress automatically,” Dennis said. “And also before you go to bed it's a way for your body to release negative energy, and that is something we need to learn as a community.

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Dr. Marilyn Granger put everyone in a relaxed state as they performed their yoga poses.

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Time to lace the sneakers up for spring Games will be played on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the center.

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Last summer the Josh Howard Foundation brought the Tre Four Summer League to the W.R. Anderson Recreation Center. It was such a success they decided to bring it back for the spring. Starting April 10, the league will kick off play once again at the rec center.

The league is for players ages 19 and up. Games will be played on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays starting at 6:15 p.m. Steve Nivens Jr., Josh Howard Foundation community relations manager, says it was a no-brainer for them to bring the league back because of

the demand from last summer.

Nivens says many of the players from last year’s league were college students, so they will not be able to participate, which brings in a more diverse field of teams.

He says they will have another league in June that will be the second summer league.

“We had a pretty good league last year, especially considering it was our first year,” said Nivens. “I am hoping that they continue to bring the same level of competition because the young guys who eventually won the league started off slow but they kept playing hard and won it all.”

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Steve Nivens Jr. of the Josh Howard Foundation is excited about the spring league at the W.R. Anderson Recreation Center.

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Terrell Robinson Jr. has only been running track for a little over a year and has already made a name for himself.

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Speed kills in all sports, but when it comes to track and field, it's the name of the game. Terrell Robinson Jr. of Next Level Track Club has speed to burn, evidenced by him winning the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) national championship in the 60 meter dash in the 14 year old age group.

On top of winning the

60 meter dash, Robinson also finished seventh in the 200 meter dash granting him All-American honors in that event as well. What makes his accomplishment even more impressive is that Robinson has only been running track for a little over a year.

Track and field was in his blood so to speak because his mother, father and brothers also ran track before him. He decided to

give the sport a chance because he knew he was fast but never imagined he would get this good so quickly. “ I first started out running in middle school but then my mom introduced me to AAU track and I just fell in love with the sport,” said Robinson Jr. “Coming into this season I thought I could do better from where I started because of the See Speedster on B2

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stuff, but it actually is very important,” she continued.

“It's something that has been in existence for thousands of years and we want people of America to understand what people have been doing around the world and stop demonizing everything we don't understand.”

Granger started off by discussing why balancing community issues with self-health is so important. The participants were then able to ask various questions of Granger. She then went on to explain the benefits of yoga.

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Dr. Kimya Dennis, left, poses with Dr. Marilyn Granger before the session.

Once they hit the mats, Granger began giving relaxation and breathing techniques that put everyone at ease.

They then moved to actual yoga poses while Granger directed the movements.

Dennis says the benefits of yoga for her are that it challenges her to be open to things she doesn't understand and the yearning to learn more about it. She also feels it gives her body strength and shows how to stretch her muscles properly.

Granger stated her purpose for being there is for the participants to understand themselves as a holistic being in terms of mind, body and who you truly are. She says she also wanted to convey the message of an alternate way of navigating the world around the stress that is ever

present.

“With yoga I see that people often build relationships with themselves, their bodies, their thoughts and they try to understand that and also how it transfers out into the world.”

Granger says she got into yoga looking for a way to exercise. She used to have back problems and found yoga to be an effective method of relieving her pain.

“Yoga also helped with my fall allergies but then as I started going forward with the practice and breathing techniques it really just helps to settle the mind,” she stated.

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According to Nivnes there are six new teams in the league this spring. He says they advertised the league on various social media sites to garner more interest.

Nivens said he also expects to have more people in the stands as well cheering on the teams on the court. Nivens says they currently have 11 teams in the league but may be on the hunt for one more before league play begins on April 10.

“Social media along with great word of mouth from last year made things a lot easier this year,” Nivens said.

Eventually, Nivens would like to outfit the entire league with the same jerseys with their logo to make the league more attractive to potential teams and fans.

The Josh Howard Foundation was just honored at The Chronicle's Community Service Awards Banquet on March 24. Nivens says it was a great honor to be recognized and it just adds more fuel to their mission of helping the youth of the Winston-Salem area.

“It feels good to give back because I like doing things that my mentors did for me when I was younger,” he said.

“It's great to continue with that and do something positive to leave my name as a legacy in the city.”

For more information on the league, visit www.Joshhowardfoundation.com.

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League play will begin at the W.R. Anderson Recreation Center on April 10.

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their bottom line. To use that as an excuse is pretty lame to me. NFL fans have accepted drug abusers, alcoholics, drunk drivers, adulterers and even a player who killed someone in a traffic accident.

It is an absolute certainty that most fans of any particular team would still be a fan if they were to acquire Kaepernick. The same could be said for Manziel as well, so to use the bottom line as an excuse is not really that

relevant in either case.

The fact that we are in the year 2018 and still dealing with these types of issues in a major sport is appalling. I would love to try and find a general manager of any NFL team that will tell me that Johnny Manziel is a better quarterback than Kaepernick. If Manziel gets a job before Kaepernick, it will not be a good look for the NFL. By no means am I bashing Manziel, because I wish the best for the young man, but I just have an issue with the NFL not being consistent with its actions.

Terrell Robinson Jr. finished seventh in the 200 meter dash, giving him All-American honors in that event as well.

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effort that I put in. I didn't expect it to go that far but I am really proud of myself.”

As he stepped into the blocks preparing for his 60 meter race, he says he knew he could “do it” but just did not want to make any mistakes. He says he was nervous but once the gun went off the nervousness went away and finished with the smoking time of 7.42.

Learmond “Buddy” Hayes, head coach of Next Level Track Club, says when Robinson Jr. first started he was not sure he would be able to make it because of the intensity of their workouts. He says after

Robinson Jr. became accustomed to running on the AAU level he began to take off.

“I knew he was one of the top three runners in the nation, it was just a matter of how he would get out of the blocks and how he finished,” said Hayes. “When we saw he won we were all jumping up and down.”

“To be able to say you're a national champion is quite an accomplishment,” Hayes continued. “He has it all and the only obstacle he has is his own self.”

Celia Cager, Robinson Jr.'s mom, says she laughed when he first came to her about running track. After seeing his tremendous abilities on the track, she

quickly changed her mind. When he won, she says, she was so excited and proud at the same time.

Terrell Robinson Sr., Robinson Jr.'s father, said he was overly excited when his son informed him that he wanted to run track. He says when he saw Robinson Jr. win he was “overjoyed” because he pushed through to become a national champion. He feels with the great support system Robinson Jr. has at his disposal, the sky is the limit.

Robinson Jr.'s track abilities are actually secondary to what he has accomplished elsewhere. He is a wiz in the classroom and loves math. He plays five instruments and is self-taught on four of them. He is so

skilled with the trumpet, he plays in the Carver High School band even though he is only in middle school. Robinson Jr. recently won the Crosby Scholars Human Relations Award at Jefferson Middle School. He is also an active member of First Waughtown Baptist Church.

Robinson Jr. credits much of his success to the support system he has at home with his family. He says he would not have been able to get to this point without them.

He is not banking on athletics as his only option though. He says he would love to start his own clothing line or become a music producer.

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Jada Paul, left, is with one of the senior girls who shows off the prom gown she selected.

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Foundation continues prom dress giveaway

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Jada Paul, wife of Houston Rocket basketball star Chris Paul, together with the Chris Paul Family Foundation, hosted their fourth annual Prom Dress Giveaway on Saturday, March 24, for 100 pre-selected high school senior girls from various community organizations throughout Forsyth County.

Chris Paul is a native of Winston-Salem.

The Chris Paul Family Foundation strives to positively impact individuals and families by leveling the playing field in education, sports and life. The foundation provides resources that enrich and strengthen healthy development of strong communities. For more information about the Chris Paul Family Foundation, visit https://chrispaul3.com/foundation/.

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The audience, consisting of senior girls and their Moms, waits for the event to begin.

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Black-owned bank reaches out to community

M&F Bank on North Martin Luther King Drive will hold its Black Bank Run at 11 a.m. on April 7.

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Mechanics & Farmers Bank, or M&F Bank, was chartered in 1907 and first opened its doors in 1908. Over the next 100 plus years, the bank has expanded with branches throughout the central and western portions of the state.

In an effort to expand its reach, the

banking black,” she said. “We just want to connect with everyone. We are a community bank and you can use your card everywhere.”

During the Black Bank Run, the bank will have music, food and information about the bank. Polite says many people are signing up in preparation for the event and they welcome everyone to come out.

To sign up, go to www.eventbrite.com and

“We will be open to the public for any reason if they want to do some business with us.”

–Karen Williams Polite, branch manager

bank will hold a Black Bank Run on Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. at its location at 770 N. Martin Luther King Drive.

The purpose of the event is to highlight the new Dash account the bank is promoting. The Dash account is one that is interest bearing with no monthly maintenance fees, among other benefits, if certain terms are met monthly.

Karen Williams Polite, branch manager of the MLK location, has been with the bank for 29 years and has served as branch manager since 2004. She says the bank wants to educate the community on the things M&F bank has to offer.

“Through the years we have been trying to get the community focused on

search for Black Bank Run and WinstonSalem, NC. “We will be open to the public for any reason if they want to do some business with us,” she continued. “We are like any other financial institution and we want people to come in and see what we can do for them.”

The bank will also hold a community appreciation day on Saturday, June 23 at 10 a.m. There will be food, music and prizes along with the health mobile from Winston-Salem State University, dental health information and Dr. Tom Nixon from Twin City Health chiropractor practice.

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Community Briefs APRIL 5, 2018

Main, Third Street closing 11 days for crane work Main Street, between Second and Fourth streets; and Third Street, between Church and Liberty streets, will be closed to traffic for 11 days starting at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 8, to allow a crane to hoist equipment to the top of the Winston Tower building. Work is scheduled to be completed and the streets reopened on April 19.

Pedestrian access will be maintained to the buildings inside the closure zone. Detours will be posted. For more information call CityLink 311.

Raymond resigns from WSSU BOT Kenneth Raymond '87 has resigned from the Winston-Salem State University Board of Trustees. Raymond, in an email to Board of Trustees members on March 16, said he is resigning to accept an appointment to the North Carolina State Board of Elections and Ethics Commission.

Raymond was appointed in June to a four-year term on the Board of Trustees by the General Assembly based on the recommendation of Raymond Sen. Phil Berger, the president pro tem of the North Carolina Senate. A new trustee will be appointed based on state statute. The WSSU Board of Trustees serves as advisor to the Board of Governors on matters pertaining to WSSU and also serves as advisor to the chancellor concerning the management and development of the institution. It is comprised of 13 members with eight members elected by the UNC Board of Governors and four appointed by the General Assembly. The Student Government Association president serves an ex-officio member.

Farabee joins the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce Walter O. Farabee has joined the staff of the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce in a newly created role as the Director of Talent Retention and Recruitment. In this role, Farabee will be integral in creating programs and collaborations among our businesses, schools, colleges, and universities which enhance talent and workforce in Winston-Salem. Some responsibilities of this role include developing internship and workforce programs, managing the Chamber’s young professional initiative, Winston Under Farabee 40, and developing a “Welcome to Winston” program to introduce new members of the community. Farabee has an undergraduate degree in economics from Hampton University and a master’s degree in city planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has worked for the City of WinstonSalem as a business development coordinator for the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program, where he assisted entrepreneurs starting and expanding their businesses, as well as obtaining local government contracts. Walter most recently was a project planner where he was responsible for leading long-range city planning projects, developing ordinances and performing assessments of federally funded projects. Walter is currently enrolled as an MBA student at Wake Forest University School of Business. He is a native of Winston-Salem, and he is married to Eboni Ellis.

WFU Campus Life VP Penny Rue accepts honor Wake Forest University Vice President for Campus Life Penny Rue has accepted the ultimate honor for someone in her field. On Tuesday, March 6, she became the Board Chair of NASPA, the leading association for student affairs professionals, at the organization’s annual meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rue, who has broad responsibility for the education and wellbeing of Wake Forest students outside the classroom, has been a NASPA member and volunteer leader since 1977. She has served on the Board of Directors since 2015. From Capitol Hill to campuses nationwide, she is among NASPA’s volunteer leaders most frequently asked to speak out on matters such as college completion, Pell Grant funding and Title IX issues. Her perspective is regularly sought out by reporters at The Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed on timely issues, such as balancing an inclusive campus community and free expression. Before coming to Wake Forest in 2013, Rue was already nationally recognized for her creative leadership in strengthening campus communities.

City Joins Nextdoor social media network The city of Winston-Salem has joined the Nextdoor social media platform to further its ability to reach citizens.

The city has activated a public agency account, which allows it to post items to all Nextdoor groups in the city when needed.

Nextdoor is a social media platform devised to serve individual neighborhoods. It provides a forum for neighbors to exchange information with each other, be it to organize a neighborhood event, solicit recommendations for a handyman or babysitter, or share a neighborhood concern.

Individuals join Nextdoor based on their address.

However, Nextdoor allows police departments, cities and other public agencies to have an account that allows them to reach all groups within their jurisdiction. These agency accounts cannot see posts between members of Nextdoor groups; they can only see direct replies to an agency’s post or messages sent directly to the agency, said Ed McNeal, the city’s director of marketing and communications.

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Today, April 5 – LinkedIn Clinic Join the Small Business Center at the Enterprise Center for a LinkedIn Clinic on April 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served for those who pre-register. The cost is free. For more information, call (336) 734-6900.

Today, April 5 – Political “Party” This Political “Party” provides a unique opportunity to come together and address the issues that matter most to Millennials on April 5 at 6:30-9 p.m.

Enjoy refreshments and vibes by DJ Trellz!

Millennial Night has partnered with Black Girls Vote and local organizations – Delta Sigma Theta, NAACP, and Urban League Young Professionals – to bring you a non-conventional way to learn about the candidates and the issues. The event will be held at The Ramkat, 170 West 9th St., Winston-Salem. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.co m/ and search for Political Party and Winston-Salem, NC.

Today, April 5 – Movie Series TEEM – Temple Emanuel’s Environmental Movement – will present the film “Robeson Rises” as part of its Movie/Speaker Series on Thursday, April 5 at 7 p.m.

The event will take place at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive. For more information, please contact Gayle Tuch cell: (336) 407-2767 or gayle@ggtuchlaw.com.

April 6 – Law symposium The Wake Forest Law Review’s Spring 2018 symposium, “Rights & Resources: Using Human Rights to Protect Natural Resources,” is set for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 6 in the Worrell Professional Center, Room 1312. The Rights & Resources symposium is free and open to the public. This event is pending approval of up to 5 hours of free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit from the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA).

April 6 – ‘Music Without Borders’ The Piedmont Wind Symphony (PWS), in partnership with World Relief, Interfaith Winston-Salem, Pro Humanitate Institute at Wake Forest University, and Love Out Loud, presents “Music Without Borders” on Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem. Tickets are $15-$35 and can be purchased at www.piedmontwindsymphony.com/t ickets or by calling (336) 721-1945.

April 6 – Commemorating 50th anniversary of MLK assassination On Friday, April 6, the Winston-Salem Urban League will host the Chicago Freedom Movement Photo Exhibit from 6-8 p.m. at the Urban League Event Center located at 510 N. Trade Street.

The exhibit features rare historic color photographs of Dr. King and other civil rights leaders. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.co m/ and search for Chicago Freedom Movement and Winston-Salem, NC. April 7 – Spring Festival Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, is off to a great start to our season with Spring Festival, on Saturday, April 7 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Come out and enjoy local artisans and craftsmen, local food vendors, demonstrators, a maypole,

live music, and, more.

April 7 – Creek Week Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Lewisville Beautification Committee rescheduled its Creek Week Event to Saturday, April 7 at 9 a.m.

Volunteers will meet at the Town Hall Annex.

April 7 – Fundraiser UJIMA will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, April 7, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The Enterprise Center, at 1922 MLK Drive, Winston Salem.

The event is titled “UJIMA Rock,” a fashion show and dinner. Tickets are $30 each; table of 10, $300.

April 8 – Alzheimer’s presentation Alzheimer Disability Ministry Presentation will be held at Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1225 N. Cleveland Ave., on Sunday, April 8 at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Rona Klein from Alzheimer Association.

Refreshments will be served.

April 8 – Honoring Maya Angelou Wake Forest University will honor poet, actress, author and longtime professor Maya Angelou in celebration of what would have been her 90th birthday on April 8 from 2-4 p.m. in in Bailey Park. The student-organized event is free and open to the public.

April 8 – Prayer Circle There will be a prayer circle for those who protect and serve on April 8 from 3-4 p.m. The event will be held at 725 N. Cherry St. (rain or shine).

April 10 – Special Board Meeting A special meeting of the Forsyth County Board of Social Services will be held at 11:30 am. on Tuesday, April 10 in the DSS Board Room, located on the 5thFloor of the Walter Marshal DSS Building at 701 N. Highland Ave., WinstonSalem.

April 10 – Annual Luncheon Work Family Resource Center (WFRC) will host its eighth annual Children’s Champion Award Luncheon on Tuesday, April 10 at Forsyth Country Club. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:15 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at w w w. w o r k f a m i l y r e source.org or by calling Katura Jackson at (336) 761-5100 for more information.

April 10 – Candidate Meet and Greet Morningside and Reynolds Park Road N e i g h b o r h o o d Association, Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Association and the Easton Neighborhood Association will sponsor a “Meet and Greet” for candidates on April 10 at the Anderson Rec Center at 2450 Reynolds Park Road. The event will start at 6 p.m. with refreshments being served at 6:15 p.m.

April 11 – Lunch and Learn The N. C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center is hosting a five week "Lunch N Learn Backyard Chicken Workshop Series" at their office in the County Agricultural Building at 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, from 12:10-12:50 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 11 - May 9. You may attend all five or only one workshop. Cost: FREE Pre-registration is required by noon on the Monday preceding the workshop.

Workshops are subject to being cancelled due to a lack of registration. Feel free to bring your lunch!

Register at http://go.ncsu.edu/Forsyth BackyardChicken.

The topics and dates are: *April 11- Selecting breeds and Starting chicks/Pullets *April 18 Housing/Coops/Tractors; What to Feed *April 25 Health/Disease *May 2 - Egg Storage/Food Safety/Egg Laws/City Codes *May 9 - Question and Answer April 11 – Business Mixer The city, in partnership with the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce, the Winston-Salem Black Chamber and the FTCC Small Business Center is hosting the Winston-Salem Mixer on Wednesday, April 11 from 5:30-7:30. It will be held in Winston Room at the Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem.

Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Attendance is free.

For more information call Tiesha Hinton at (336) 734-1262 or send an email to tieshah@cityofws.org.

April 12 – Newsboys United Tour The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will host The Newsboys United Tour on Thursday, April 12 at 7 p.m. and doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets went on sale Monday Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at just $25 and will be available online as well as at the Annex Box Office. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.wsfairgrounds.com, for more information.

April 13 – Theatre Production The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will present “Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein” opening Friday, April 13, at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem.

Additional performances will be held April 14-15 & 19-22. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $27.50, and discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

For ticket information, please visit www.thelittletheatreofws.org or call The Little Theatre’s box office at (336) 725-4001.

April 14 – “Meet and Greet” Candidates Forum The Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. proudly presents a “Meet and Greet” Candidates Forum on April 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 1200 Trade Street NW. This event is free and open to the public. Meet the local, state and national candidates, hear their platforms and discuss your concerns with each candidate in an open and friendly atmosphere. Candidates will begin speaking at 11:20 a.m. For more info, please contact CoChairman Barbara Puryear – (336) 722-2095 or CoChairman Vicki Miller – (336) 727-1061 or Alma Flood – (336) 393-0195.

April 14 – Community Fitness and Safety Fitness enthusiasts and families will gather Saturday, April 14 from 10 -11:30 a.m. at 4747 Kester Mill Road, just in time to tap into some free stress relief and to see their donations go toward helping others achieve their fitness, confidence, and safety

goals. Details of the event are available on the Facebook event page at: h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e book.com/events/4128949 22456771/.

April 14 – Oral Cancer Screening The Forsyth Dental Hygienists’ Association is offering a free Oral Cancer Screenings to Adults at CVS on MLK Jr. Drive.

The event will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

April 14 – “Corks and Crafts” Westbend Winery & Brewery, 5490 Williams Rd. Lewisville, presents Corks & Crafts of 2018! on Saturday, April 14 from 12-6 p.m. Free entry and parking, kid friendly and dog friendly.

April 14 – Ribbon Cutting Wood & Thread Boutique of Downtown Winston-Salem cordially invites you to attend the ribbon cutting of our grand opening at 10 a.m., April 14. The event will feature a few speeches from the owners and live music with light snacks at the evening party from 5-8 p.m.

April 15 – Nomination Deadline AT&T is seeking nominations for individuals to be honored in the 2019 edition of “The Heritage Calendar: Celebrating the NC African-American Experience.” The project honors men and women of all races who have contributed significantly to the lives and experiences of African-Americans in the state. In addition to monthly honorees, the calendar highlights dates of significance in North Carolina and nationally. To nominate an individual for consideration for a future edition, please go to www.ncheritagecalendar.c o m / n o m i n a t e .

Nominations for consideration for the 2019 edition must be received by April 15.

April 15, May 13, June 3, July 1 & August 26 – Summer Park Series The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has announced the lineup for its 2018 Summer Park Series that will include two events at Triad Park near Kernersville and three at Tanglewood Park. The schedule is: *4/15 –Lacy Green “An evening of country music.” Gates open at 3 p.m.; concert begins at 4 p.m. *5/13 –Billy Strings “An evening of bluegrass music.” Gates open at 4 p.m.; concert begins at 5 p.m. *6/3 –North Carolina Brass Band -“An evening of brass on Broadway.”

Gates open at 4 p.m.; concert begins at 5 p.m. *7/1 –Piedmont Wind Symphony–“An evening of patriotic and film music.” Gates open at 4 p.m. and event begins at 5 p.m. *8/26 – Charlie-“An evening of Motown and beach music.” Gates open at 4 p.m. and the concert begins at 5 p.m.

April 16 – Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, in collaboration with the Forsyth County Public Library, is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. The session will be held on

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The Risen Lord Appears Lesson Scripture: John 21:1-14

By the end of this lesson, we will *See how the Lord Jesus helps the faith of His disciples. *See how Jesus is fully capable of meeting all our needs. *Put ourselves in the way of blessings by being available to God.

Local church addresses the issue of mass shootings

To close the rally, everyone in attendance and held hands as a sign of solidarity.

Background: The time is A.D. 30 and the place is the Sea of Tiberias, also known as the Sea of Galilee. Since His Resurrection, Jesus has shown Himself in His BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY Resurrection body to Mary Magdalene, to the apostles THE CHRONICLE minus Thomas, where He breathed on them and gave them the Holy Spirit and a second time to the apostles The tragic mass shootwhen Thomas was allowed to touch him to cement his ings that have popped up faith. across the nation in recent years have continued to Lesson: Jesus had instructed the disciples in Matthew raise concerns among to go to Galilee and wait for Him there. Assuming that’s many people.

On why they are there now, seven of the 12, including Peter Wednesday, March 21, a and John, are waiting together. Peter says “I’m going forum to discuss ways of fishing.” And they all join him. Peter’s leadership is indi- preventing these tragedies cated as his name always appears first when the apostles was held at First Baptist are listed. They fish through the night but caught nothing Church on Highland (verses 1-3). At the first sign of light, they see Jesus on Avenue. the shore, but He kept them from recognizing Him (verse The church, in conjunc4). Jesus asks if they caught anything and of course the tion with Wake Forest answer is “No.” Jesus then says “Cast the net on the Baptist Church, held a right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch.” “Deliberative Dialogue” (The right side signifies blessings and prosperity.) They did as instructed and the nets filled so much so that they were not able to haul it in (verse 6). This immediately clicked with John and He recognized that this was Jesus, because Jesus had done similarly when he recruited the disciples. John said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” Peter, being impetuous, then put on his clothes and jumped in the water, maybe to be the first to reach Jesus (verse 7).

The others came to shore in the little boat, dragging the full net of fish with them (verse 8). Jesus had already prepared breakfast (fish and bread). He invites them to bring some of their catch to add to the meal (verse 10).

Peter, again taking the lead, draws the net to land. The net contained 153 large fish and yet did not tare. The 153 fish are said to represent the totality of the kinds of fish known at that time (verse 11). The catch is also interpreted as a sign that Jesus would continue to provide for His disciples’ needs. He said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” They all knew by now that this was Jesus without having to ask (verse 12). Just as He had done on other occasions, “Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and the fish likewise” (verse 13). Now, for the third time, Jesus has assured His disciples that He is alive and not dead and will come as promised (verse 14).

(The MacArthur Study Bible, UMI, UGP and the Oxford Bible Commentary.)

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with people of all ages and backgrounds to share their personal experiences.

They explored different positions, examined the benefits and trade offs of each and determined if they could locate shared values and common ground for a course of action.

They started the night off with a meal prior to the discussion to have everyone fellowship with one another to enhance the comfort level. There were individuals ranging in age from high school all the way to senior citizen. Over

Month of April 99th Anniversary Celebrations Kimberly Park Holiness Church has chosen to celebrate its 99th church anniversary during the month of April. The celebration services are set for each Sunday morning and two afternoons during the month of April. The service times are 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Guest churches and their pastors slated for the 4 p.m. services are Bishop T R Rice of Mercy Seat Holiness Church (April 8) and Elder Anthony Blair of Miracle Mount Carmel Holiness Church of WV (April 15). A fellowship dinner will follow the April 15 morning service. Designated ministers of the Kimberly Park will speak during the 11 a.m. worship services.

Month of April Enrolling students Ephesus Junior Academy is enrolling students during the month of April for grades one through eight.

Rev. Paul Robeson Ford, senior pastor of First Baptist Church on Highland Avenue, speaks during the prevent gun violence rally held at the church.

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For Your Consideration: In verse 6, the right side of the ship can be compared to another right side, what and why? Knowing that Jesus was quick to use parables, what else might the 153 fish and the unbroken net represent?

Life’s Application: The disciples in the lesson are a group whose support mechanism and for some their reason for being had been taken away. Jesus, in a very real sense, reassured them that He has indeed risen as He appeared to them on multiple occasions after His Resurrection. He gave them spiritual and natural support or blessings, because they waited as instructed. Waiting for God’s direction can be challenging to our spiritual discipline. But our obedience leads to blessings that can only be had by following the instructions of God’s Word.

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

Matthew 6:33

120 people attended.

Once the meal was concluded, everyone met as a group, then separated into smaller groups to further discuss a resolution to the issue. To close the night, everyone reconvened to speak about what transpired in the smaller groups.

“We went through the deliberative dialogue process, which I found to be extremely valuable,” said Carol Reeve, a participant in the discussion. “I

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On Wednesday, March 28, five local churches gathered for a combined Holy Communion worship service at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Paul Robeson Ford, senior pastor of First Baptist Church on Highland Avenue, delivered the sermon.

The five churches involved were Grace Presbyterian,

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April 6 Musical concert Ensemble will perform a musical concert, “Music Without Borders”, on Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at The Stevens Center of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. This concert will highlight the ongoing refugee crisis around the world and locally, as well as feature music by composers and performers that have been directly affected by this issue. The Stevens Center of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Tickets are $15-35. You may purchase online or call the box office at (336) 721-1945.

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The five pastors representing the churches prepare for the Communion. They are, left to right: Pastor Paul Robeson Ford of First Baptist Church on Highland Avenue, Pastor James Cook of St. Stephen Baptist Church; Pastor Nathan Scovens of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Toure Marshall of Grace Presbyterian Church and Executive Minister Yvette Lovett Martin of United Metropolitan Baptist Church.

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First Baptist on Highland Avenue, St. Stephen Baptist, United Metropolitan Baptist and Galilee Missionary Baptist. To go along with the Communion, the church also collected canned goods, non-perishable items and money to be donated to Place Matters of United Way. According to the Rev. Dr. Nathan Scovens, the service came together because the five pastors of the respective See Churches on B6

April 6-8 45th Anniversary St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pastor Rev. Dr. James Fulwood and First Lady Hattie Fulwood starting on Friday night, April 6, at 7 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Speas and members of New Jerusalem Baptist Church will be the guests. On Saturday, April 7 at 6 p.m. the Rev. Terrance Evans and members of Canaan Baptist Church will be the guests. A fellowship dinner will follow the service. On, Sunday, April 8, at 11 a.m. the Rev. Warren Napper will be the guest preacher for the morning service. The church is at 1100 Manley St. The Rev. Dr. James Fulwood is the host pastor. For more information, contact Hattie Fulwood at (336) 788-4411.

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thought it was really helpful because we had three different approaches that were laid out very objectively to address the issue around gun violence and mass shootings.� “We as a group just hashed through those a little bit and shared our personal experiences and reflections on those three options,� she continued. “We all come from different stances, so looking at this methodology to look at three options and seeing the pros and cons is very valuable.�

Students from Winston-Salem State University came down to First Baptist to join the discussion. Harleigh Haynie and Jaylan Horton were two of the students who attended. They said they came out to discuss ways of preventing further tragedies.

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churches at that moment all came in around the same time. “We were all friends, so it was just a natural thing for us to get together and fellowship,� said Scovens. “It was actually birthed by Pastor Cook (James Cook of St. Stephen), who said we shouldn't just get together for personal fellowship but we should bring our churches together, and we did.�

He says even though some of the original pastors have been reassigned to other churches, they felt it was necessary to keep the tradition alive.

Scovens said the assistance they provide to the community through the donations made the fellowship necessary. “We wanted to continue the efforts we are doing with the community by helping with our donations, he said. “It's just good for us to come together as a community and it has been great so far.�

Scovens says every time they take Communion at Galilee, they try to make

“In our group we came up with some great ideas, especially when it comes to the school system,�

Horton said. “I just think if we come together and have discussions with the youth we can let them know what the long-term effects of gun violence are so they are aware of it.�

Haynie added, “For me it was more or less about how we can reach out and break the barrier when it comes to talking to other people. I just want to make sure I do my part by bridging the gap by asking my peers if they are doing OK and I want to make sure everyone is doing well and they have someone to talk to.�

With the increase in school shootings, hearing from a high school student about the issue seemed apropos that evening. Ella Reeve is a local high school student says she felt compelled to come out and experience a discussion with people from different

sure they collect goods to donate to the local shelter.

He says the concept behind it is “make sure there is bread to eat on the tables of those who are less fortunate than we are, and we dare not eat at the Lord's table without making sure the needs of the people are met first.�

For Scovens, he felt it was great to have five different churches come together to worship under one roof. He says even though they have different preaching and worship styles, the beauty of Christ is that they can come together and worship and serve one Lord.

The service was all inclusive, as all five churches were represented.

Prior to the Communion, the Worship And Arts Ministry of Galilee provided a warming dance routine.

Ford's message centered on Jesus and his work with the poor and oppressed. He felt as though sometimes that message gets lost and wanted to remind everyone of that. He also touched on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Particularly in a season where we are trying to make sense, meaning and

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Harleigh Haynie, left, and Jaylan Horton were two of the WSSU students who attended for the discussion.

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backgrounds and beliefs to address the issue of gun violence. “Sometimes hearing about these shootings that

purpose of Dr. King's 50th anniversary of his assassination, we have to consider what would Jesus have us do in this present age or Trumpian era when we are trying to tackle monumental problems,� Ford said. “That's what really has been in my spirit for some time now, but it makes the connection to the Panthers and those who understood the legacy of Jesus Christ to go out and do likewise on behalf of the poor, marginalized and oppressed. “Dr. King was a martyr for the faith and he was a post-biblical prophet,� he continued. “He lived in many ways the best of what I believe Christ wants us to live and like Christ, he died for the people.�

Ford went on to talk about how he believes people should live for Christ and for those who serve Him faithfully.

Ford says the service sets an example of “unity and fellowship that reaches toward the bar that Jesus set for us.� He says that denominations are manmade and are not ordained in the Bible. He feels that every opportunity churches can get together and set aside their differences is something there needs to be more of.

Couple includes call to salvation in wedding

BY FELECIA PIGGOTT-LONG SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

In the 1920s and the 1930s, African-American artists, writers, dancers, scholars, singers, jazz musicians, gospel musicians, photographers, sculptors, actors, and the like initiated an outburst of creativity in Harlem, New York, which became known as the Harlem Renaissance.

Because the Harlem Renaissance was such a defining cultural and spiritual movement in America, Rodney and Reynita Blake used this idea as the theme of their nuptials. Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr., pastor of Union Baptist Church, officiated with the assistance of Rev. Anita Wade. “I chose the Harlem Renaissance theme because I love my African heritage.

The Harlem Renaissance embodies heritage and culture,�’ said Reynita Blake. “I wanted to invite the community to celebrate our spirituality, our culture and our ancestry as AfricanAmerican people.�

Rodney and Reynita Blake were married at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Saint John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in the rich Harlem Renaissance tradition.

More than 200 well-wishers attended. Cultural and spiritual aspects in their wedding included an invitation to discipleship, jumping the broom, the three-cord ceremony and

the African libation.

Rodney Blake, the groom, is elated that their special day finally came. “Ever since I met Reynita, I have been committed to her. Now we have exchanged rings, and I love her with all my heart,�

Blake said. “Reynita is my rib.�

The couple included the invitation to discipleship during their wedding. “It is very fitting for Bishop Mack to open the doors of the church. This wedding is not just about us. It is also to bless the community,�

Rodney Blake said.

Submitted photo “We wanted to extend Rodney and Reynita the opportunity for some- Blake one to give their life to Christ during our wedThe couple jumped the ding,� said Reynita Blake. broom to connect with the “From the three-cord cere- African American tradition mony, I learned that as long that marked matrimony for as we keep Christ in the enslaved Africans. center of our marriage, we Note: The Rev. Dr. will be unified.�

Felecia Piggott-Long, the The musical selections mother of the bride, perwere diverse. Baba Joseph formed the African libation of The Healing Force sang and created the ancestor “Many Waters Cannot table to honor deceased Quench Love� and “Think family members and on These Things.� Trumpet friends.

Maestro Dr. James Armstrong performed “Trumpet Voluntary�

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by Rochelle L. Joyner, organ/piano maestro. Dana Powers sang “The Lord’s Prayer� and “The One He Kept for Me� (Donald Hayes and Teresa Jones) as the bride made her entrance escorted by her father, news@wschronicle.com Reynard McMillan.

have taken place makes it scary to go to school,� said Reeve. “This is something people 10 to 20 years ago didn't have to experience.

What I can do is just raise awareness and let people know their voice is heard and you can make a difference with those who have

the power.�

Jill McMillan, Wake Forest University professor emeritus, is the developer of the Deliberative Dialogue. She says they have held many dialogues over the years and have found it to be a very effective method to help resolve the topic of the discussion. “The goal here is not to totally solve problems but to just take steps toward fixing the problem,�

McMillan said. “We may not be able to stop the gun violence but maybe we can spark the discussion that eventually does lead to a remedy.�

Rev. Paul Robeson Ford, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, says he felt this was an opportunity to come together and address the issue that is “right in front of us now.�

He says the objective is to build a collaborative foundation for everyone to move forward together.

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April 8 1st Pastoral Anniversary Zion Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 101 North Dunleith Avenue, will be celebrating the first pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Randell A. Cain, Jr. on Sunday April 8, during morning service.

The guest minister will be the Rev. Roy Dennis of Bluesstone Missionary Baptist Church, Pelhman, N.C. For more information, contact the church at (336) 7257390, or visit our website at www.ZMMBC.net for directions and time schedule.

April 8 Worship services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on April 8.

Guest speaker Max Goelling, a Fellowship member with academic and military experience in religious education, will reflect on the Gospel of Thomas at both the Awake service at 9 a.m. and the Traditional Worship service at 11 a.m. At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Gloria Fitzgibbon give a talk on “Burnout: A Metaphor That Obscures More Than It Explains.” At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Earl Scott will lead a discussion of neo-Fascism and whether it can be stopped. For more information, see UUFWS.org.

April 8 Prayer Circle There will be a prayer circle for those who protect and serve on April 8 from 3-4 p.m. The event will be held at 725 N. Cherry St. (rain or shine).

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Monday, April 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main St., Walkertown. The session is provided at no cost.

Because space is limited, reservations are required.

Contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.

April 16 – “Fair Courts, Fair Votes” Town Hall Join us for the "Fair Courts, Fair Votes" Town Hall on Monday, April 16, at 6 p.m., in WinstonSalem. The town hall will take place at Parkway United Church of Christ, 2151 Silas Creek Pkwy.

For more information, contact NCVCE's Melissa Price Kromm at melissa@ncvce.org.

April 18 – Expungement Clinics WFU will host expungement clinics on April 18. The April event will be held at ESR, 3480 Dominion Street.

The April 18 clinic will be at Samaritan Ministries, 414 E. Northwest Blvd.

April 19 – Fair and Affordable Housing Summit The city’s annual Fair and Affordable Housing Summit for housing professionals will be held April 19, at 11:30 a.m. at the Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St. During the summit, the New Horizons Fair Housing Committee will give its annual Breaking Barriers Fair Housing Award to The Adaptables, a non-profit organization that works to ensure that people with disabilities have fair and equitable housing choices. City Council Member Derwin Montgomery will be the keynote speaker.

April 20 – WinstonSalem Heart Ball The Winston-Salem Heart Ball will be held at the Millennium Center in downtown Winston-Salem on Friday, April 20. The doors will open at 6 p.m.

Tickets and tables are now on sale at winstonsalemncheartball.heart.org or by calling (336) 542-4836.

April 21 – Music of Davie Bowie The Winston-Salem Symphony, Robert Moody, Music Director, joined by the Jeans ‘n Classics Band featuring singer Jean Meilleur, will present an evening honoring the music of David Bowie on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. The Music of David Bowie will take place at Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N.

April 14 Grief Care St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road, Winston-Salem, sponsors “Grief Care”, a support group for persons experiencing grief due to the death of someone close to them. The sessions feature biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. Sessions are free.

“Complicating Factors” is the topic on Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. at St. Paul United. For additional information, call 336-723-4531 or 336-722-5517.

April 14 Critical Issues seminar North Carolina Council of Churches has chosen Wisdom of Women as the focus for their bi-annual Critical Issues Seminar. The day is rounded out by a plethora of workshops. The event will be at Guilford College United Methodist Church, 1205 Fleming Road, Greensboro, on Saturday, April 14, from 9 am to 3pm.

You may register online at: ncchurches.org/event-single/wisdomofwomen or call the Council offices at 919828-6501.

April 20 Benefit concert Apostle Gloria Samuels and Great Commission Community Church, 3733 Ogburn Ave., will host a benefit concert on April 20 at 7 p.m. The proceeds for this event will fund the church’s future afterschool program that will offer tutoring, homework assistance and quality training in the arts.

April 28 Church anniversary First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 N.

Hawthorne Road in Winston-Salem. Tickets range from $20– $67 and are available in advance by calling the Symphony Box Office at (336) 464-0145 or online at WSsymphony.org.

Now-April 19 – Volunteers Needed A call for volunteers for the 20th annual RiverRun International Film Festival.

Volunteer registration is now open for our 20th Festival, April 19-29.

Contact Jane McKim at Jane@riverrunfilm.com or follow the link to register: http://riverrunfilm.com/vol unteer/.

Now-April 30 – Seeking Nominations Nominations are being accepted through April 30 for the Winston-Salem Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame, to be created outside the Benton Convention Center. The Walk of Fame honors deceased Winston-Salem residents who made a significant contribution in music, dance, theater, writing, visual arts, motion pictures, television, or radio.

More information and nomination forms are available at CityofWS.org/WalkofFam e.

April 21 – Habitat for Humanity 5K Habitat for Humanity will have a 5K run on April 21 at Kimberley Park Elementary School, 1701 N. Cherry St. at beginning at 8:30 a.m. for one mile and 9 a.m. for 5k runners.

Registration for 5K is $25 and One Miler is $15 (Price increases April 6.) Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. April 18. For more information or to register, v i s i t https://runsignup.com/Rac e/NC/WinstonSalem/Habit atHammerbird5K. April 21 – Spring Fling The Gate City Chapter of North State Law Enforcement Officers Association will honor many of their fellow law enforcement officers by hosting their first Spring Fling Celebration event on April 21. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by visiting bit.ly/gatecityspringfling.

April 21 – Jazz and Jambalya The Delta Arts Center, 2611 Walkertown Road, will be honoring Billie Holiday on April 21. The event will include dinner, a silent auction and music by Joe Robinson. VIP attendance is $65 and will begin at 5 p.m. General admission is $35 and will start at 7 p.m.

Please visit

www.deltaartscenter.org to purchase tickets.

April 21-22 – Spring Kiln Openings The Celebration of Seagrove Potters Spring Kiln Openings takes place on the weekend of April 21 and 22, 2018, from 9am to 5pm. To plan your trip in advance visit our website and look at the Spring Tour Guide. For more information, visit https://discoverseagrove.com.

April 24 – “Conversation with Friends” The free community Conversation with Friends event is being held on April 24 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Hope Presbyterian Church, 2050 N. Peace Haven Road, Winston-Salem.

The state’s leading advocacy organization for advancing the quality of life for longterm care residents, Friends of Residents in Long-Term Care, invite participants to share concerns and lend a voice to the call for improvements. For more information about this event, visit the Friends of Residents’ website: www.forltc.org or call (919) 782-1530.

Registration is suggested at https://aarp.cvent.com/d/m gq765/.

April 28 – Tour of Gardens A Tour of Gardens 2018 Cultivating Community will be held April 28, rain or shine. The tour ticket includes a buildyour-own tour of these diverse private gardens to visit at your leisure and choosing between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets are $40.

All proceeds go to the Garden Club Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County to support beautification programs and education. Tickets for all events may be purchased through the Garden Club Council website at http://gardenclubcouncil.org/ and through eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/a-tour-of-gardens2018-cultivating-community-tickets-42298093737 Now-May 11 – Parent Academy Carver High School in partnership with Forsyth Technical Community College will offer Parent Academy and Community Institute classes. The classes will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:45-8:45 p.m. until May 11. Free childcare will be provided. For more info, please call (336) 7272987 ext. 33048.

Now-May 4 – Road Closing for Construction The portion of Bethabara Road between Old Town Road and Indiana Avenue will be

Woodland Ave., will celebrate its 100th Anniversary on April 28-29. A banquet will be held on April 28 at 6 p.m. in the S. G. Atkins Community Center, 1922 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The ticket cost is $25 for adults, children 12 and under $10. For more information, call (336) 724-2611.

Ongoing

1st Wednesdays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays Community clothes closet The St. James Community Clothes Closet opens at 9 a.m. until noon the second and fourth Saturday and the first Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon of each month. St. James is located at the corner of Patterson Avenue and 15th Street across from the U.S. Post Office. For more information, contact Myrna Williams, coordinator, at (336) 923-5881 or (410) 2453306. Clothing donations and accessories accepted.

2nd Saturday Food, clothes available Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes.

The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at (336) 7443012.

Every Wednesday Noon-Day Express Greater New Liberty Baptist Ministries will host a Noon-Day Express on every Wednesday from noon-12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and surrounding area will encourage

closed to through traffic starting Wednesday, March 21, to allow a city contractor to widen the road, install new curb and gutter, and complete backfill and grading work for a new sidewalk. Work is scheduled to be completed and the road reopened by May 4, weather permitting. For more information call CityLink 311.

Now-May 25 – Music Festival Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Gears and Guitars Music Festival, which will be held May 2528, in Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or in person at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and Annex ticket office. All concerts are general admission and will be held at Bailey Park in downtown WinstonSalem.

Now- May 31 – Writer’s Competition Winston-Salem Writers will be accepting entries for the 2018 Flying South competition from March 1May 31. There will be $2,000 in prizes awarded.

Best in category winners will be published in Flying South magazine and will receive $500 each. The Winston-Salem Writers President’s Favorite will also receive $500. Entry fee is $15 ($10 for members of Winston-Salem Writers). For details on submitting entries, go to www.wswriters.org and click on the contests tab.

Entries will be accepted after March 1 through submittable.com.

Now- Sept. 7 – Bulky Items Collection The city’s annual bulky item pick-up begins March 5 and will run through Sept. 7. To find out your collection week, go to BulkyItems.CityofWS.org and click on the link for online address lookup.

Residents without computer access can call CityLink at 311 or 336-727-8000 and a CityLink agent will look up the collection date.

Now – Cultural Arts directory Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. is compiling an online Triad Cultural Arts Directory. We would like to promote regional artistic organizations and independent artists, using our website and Coming Eventz e-newsletter. Post your event in our community news section of the Coming Eblast for free. To have a graphic/flier posted there is a fee.

For more information, visit www.triadculture.org or email info@triadculturalarts.org Now-December

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hearts at midweek. The public is invited to come out and share in this time of worship and praise. A lunch will be offered. The Rev. Dr. Linda M. Beal is the host pastor.

For more information, Tracee Spear at (336) 429-0512 or Deacon Beal at (336) 528-3256.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Food pantry, clothes closet Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1-4 p.m., Love Community Development Corporation, at 3980 N. Liberty St., will serve those in need of food and clothes. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing assistance with resumes or seeking employment. For more information, call (336) 306-8119.

Sundays Free breakfast Love Fellowship Outreach Church, 205 E. 25th St., offers a free community breakfast at 10:30 a.m. before Sunday morning Worship at 11 a.m. Family & Friends Day is every third Sunday, with a free fellowship dinner served immediately following worship. Wednesday Night Bible Study is held weekly at 6:30 p.m.

Apostle Antonio L. Johnson Sr. is the pastor.

Saturdays Join the H.O.P.E. Project at Mt Olive Baptist Church on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. to enjoy free lunches for kids. Parents will receive vegetables. All kids in the East Winston area are welcome. Be a part of a movement making sure that fewer children are hungry in our community. Mt. Olive is at 1301 C.E. Gray, WinstonSalem. Call (336) 721-1959 for any question or concerns.

Portions of Miller Park Closing Portions of Miller Park will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 5, to begin a series of repairs and improvements financed with the 2014 bonds. Weather permitting, city officials hope to have the work completed and all areas of the park reopened in December.

May 2 – Community Luncheon The Winston-Salem Foundation’s 2018 Community Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, May 2 at the Benton Convention Center from noon to 1:30 p.m. Open seating is $20 per person.

To register, visit www.wsfoundation.org.

May 3-5 – Annual used book sale The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold its 31st Annual Used Book Sale on Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 2

p.m. The book sale is one

of the largest in our state!

Parking and Admission are free! For more information contact the Shepherd’s Center at 748-0217 or visit www.shepherdscenter.org.

May 3 – Annual Fundraiser The Wiley PTA is hosting a BBQ Chicken Lunch, our largest annual fundraiser, on May 3 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The cost of each meal, (ticket fee not included), is $10.25.

Orders of 15 or more can be delivered right to you for only $10, or come and pick up anytime you want during our 11-2 window.

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Dr. Gregory ellison ii of atlanta-based Fearless Dialogues will be the keynote speaker at the WinstonSalem Foundation’s 2018 community luncheon on Wednesday, May 2 at the Benton convention center from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Fearless Dialogues is an organization whose mission is to foster strong communities for the common good by creating spaces for unlikely relationships to form.

Drawing upon years of research, professional experiences, and personal encounters, the interactive presentation is designed to help us “fear less” in conversations with others. the Foundation hopes that by learning new strategies to engage in hard, heartfelt conversations, we will be better equipped to work toward sustainable and collaborative change as a community.

in addition to an expected 80+ community investor, community Builder, and community Supporter level sponsors, Wells Fargo is graciously supporting the event as Keynote Sponsor. the 2018 WinstonSalem Foundation award and the 2018 echo awards will also be preEllison sented at the luncheon, honoring remarkable individuals and groups that are making a difference in our community. open seating is $20 per person. to register, visit www.wsfoundation.org.

Greg ellison is the author of two books, including the recently-released Fearless Dialogues: a new Movement for Justice. Dr. ellison was educated in the atlanta public Schools and received his Master of Divinity degree and ph.D. in pastoral theology from princeton theological Seminary. he is currently an associate professor of pastoral care and counseling at emory’s candler School of theology. Find more information online at fearlessdialogues.com. the Winston-Salem Foundation is a community foundation that supports charitable programs in the greater Forsyth county area. Founded in 1919 with a $1,000 gift, it now administers 1,450 funds and had total custodial assets of more than $605 million at the end of 2017. in 2017, the Foundation granted $46.3 million to charitable causes, almost $2.9 million of which was through its community Grants program. learn more at www.wsfoundation.org.

Hundreds of students, faculty, relatives and art lovers attended the recent WinstonSalem/Forsyth County School Systems Student “Spring Arts Extravaganza” at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in downtown Winston-Salem.

Shown here at left is the winner in the elementary school division, Abria Reese, 1st grade, Gibson Elementary (teacherSue Bruce). At right Heather Sigmon, 11th grade, West Forsyth (teacher-Nathan Newsome) placed first in the high school division.

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Winners announced in school system ‘Spring Arts Extravaganza’ competition

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hundreds of students, faculty, relatives and art lovers attended the annual Winston-Salem/Forsyth county School System Student “Spring arts extravaganza” at the Milton rhodes center for the arts in downtown WinstonSalem. arts extravaganza is sponsored by Modern automotive in collaboration with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth county School System. Modern automotive’s “artists of the Future” contest winners and certificate recipients were announced at the opening reception. it is one of the region’s largest and most popular art shows and features the best artwork from elementary, middle schools and high

schools in the system, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and mixed media.

WINNERS

Elementary:

Winner - abria reese, 1st grade, Gibson elementary (teacher-Sue Bruce) honorable Mention - lola Gannon, 5th grade, Mineral Springs elementary (teacher-teresa Wiles) Middle School:

Winner - Getzamany Molina, 8th grade, Flat rock Middle (teacher-Dudley Smith)

Arts Council awards 14 Duke Energy Regional Artist grants

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the arts council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth county has made 14 awards to local artists through its Duke energy regional artist Grant program. a total of $24,500 will allow the artists to further their artistic professional development through a specific project. award recipients include Kate carey (literature/Davidson co.), Mike chamis (Film/Forsyth co.), amy da luz (theatre/Forsyth co.), owens Daniels (Visual art, Forsyth co.), Zach Deas (craft/Davie co.), Marianne DinapoliMylet (Visual art, Forsyth co.), nathan ross Freeman (Film/Forsyth co.), Kendra harding (Music/Forsyth co.), cashavelly Morrison (Music/Forsyth co.), Zach Mccraw (Visual art/Stokes co.), David petty (Storytelling/Forsyth co.), leo rucker (Visual art/Forsyth co.), Jessica Singerman (Visual art/Forsyth co.), and Will Willner (Visual art/Forsyth co.). regional artist grants are available to artists working in the disciplines of music, film, literature, dance, visual art and craft

and residing in Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin counties. the program is sponsored by Duke energy and supported by the n.c. arts council, a division of the Department of natural and cultural resources.

“We are especially pleased with the variety of artistic projects that these artists will be working on this year,” said Dara Silver, grant program manager for the arts council. “these awards are a way the arts council invests in our local creative entrepreneurs by helping them move forward a project so that they can leverage additional opportunities and commissions.”

Some Forsyth county recipients say thanks.

*cashavelly Morrison is an american-alt country singer and songwriter whose debut album “the Kingdom Belongs to a child” received the independent Music award for Best alt country album. this grant will support the completion efforts of their second album, hunger. “We've been writing and

honorable Mention - Faith Garner, 8th grade, Kernersville Middle (teacher-Sarah Young) High School:

Winner - heather Sigmon, 11th grade, West Forsyth (teacher-nathan newsome) honorable Mention - Madison nichols, 11th grade, reagan (teacherJennifer Willard)

Modern automotive awarded Sawtooth School scholarships valued at $250 to winners in each division along with a family membership to Sawtooth. in addition, the students will appear in a tV commercial for the company. runners up received student memberships

in the Sawtooth School. the art teachers of the three winners will receive certificates to purchase supplies at Dick Blick art Materials.

Winston-Salem, known as a city of arts and innovation, and Forsyth county have a robust arts community that enriches the lives of area residents every day and accounts in large part for the recognition they continue to receive as a great place to live, learn, work and play. Forsyth county’s nonprofit arts industry supports 5,559 full time equivalent jobs; accounts for more than $129 million in resident household income, and generates more than $14.8 million in local and state tax revenues.

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recording our second studio album for two years, and now because of this grant, we can complete the mixing, mastering, and printing to get it out into the world at a time when the songs will be particularly timely and culturally relevant. it's support like this that makes the artistic dreams of working parents possible,” said cashavelly Morrison. *nathan Freeman is an award winning screenwriter, director, and filmmaker. this grant will support the production of his next feature film, Gem, about an archangel named Gem who is involved in a prophetic story of religions at war. nathan said, “this award is most appreciated and will support the film needs of Gem by helping to cover costs for the local hiring of costume and design and production artists.” *Jessica Singerman is an award recognized artist and received her MFa from the University of Delaware. her works are inspired by the poetry of nature’s changing color, light, and the passing of time. this grant will allow her to obtain a professional photography and video equipment to support the marketing

Local artists receive a total of $24,500 in career-development awards. Award winners are: First Row from left to right, Jessica Singerman, Kate Carey, Zach McGraw and Owens Daniels.

Second Row from left to right, Melissa MacLeod, Mike Chamis, Kendra Harding and Nathan Freeman.

Third Row left to right, Ryan MacLeod and Zach Deas.

Fourth Row left to right, David Petty, Will Willner and Leo Rucker. Cashavelly Morrison is not in the photo.

efforts of her works on her website, blog, and social media. “this grant is an investment in the infrastructure of my career as a working artist. it will help me to better document my work and to build my web presence. having an internet presence is vital for an artist because it allows them share their work worldwide. Viewers are able to gain a deeper understanding of my work and process and it is a way to share that process with other artists who are still learning and exploring their craft.”

Winston-Salem, known as a city of arts and innovation, and Forsyth county have a robust arts community that enriches the lives of area residents every day and accounts in large part for the recognition they continue to receive as a great place to live, learn, work and play. the arts council raises funds and advocates for the arts, sponsors events in conjunction with other arts organizations, promotes and funds arts education, creates cultural and learning opportunities, develops social capital and aids economic development. last year, the arts council made 98 awards totaling $1,699,500.

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Adams wins for HBCUs in 2018 omnibus budget

Sen. Patty Murray leads a discussion with Rep. Alma Adams and representatives of various HBCUs from across the nation during HBCU/STEAM Day of Action on Capitol Hill late last month.

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Who says there’s nothing but bad news coming out of our nation’s capital?

Despite her usual blunt and frank assessment of what she routinely sees as the “negative” policies of the Republican majority in Congress, and President Donald Trump in particular, Rep. Alma Adams (DnC-12) had little to complain about late last month.

Beyond announcing sunday, March 25, that she will seek a third-term in office representing

million and $10 million, respectively; *national Park service’s (nPs) HBCU Historic Preservation Program is funded at $5 million, in line with the Clyburn-Adams amendment to the House interior Appropriations bill; *increases funding for the HBCU Capital Financing Program by $10 million to allow schools experiencing financial difficulty due to their loans a deferment on payment for 3 to 6 years.

Congresswoman Adams, the co-chair of the

the heels of the successful HBCU sTeAM Day of Action on Capitol Hill, where the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus joined forces with the science, Technology, engineering, Art, and Mathematics (sTeAM) Caucus, and, according to Rep. Adams’ office, “brought HBCU presidents and administrators from 34 schools, including nC A&T, Johnson C. smith University, shaw University and Fayetteville state University, and industry leaders, to Capitol Hill to meet with key members of

“HBCUs graduate top minority talent, including more than 40% of African American engineerswe cannot diversify our workforce without their inclusion.”

Charlotte-Mecklenburg and parts of surrounding counties that make up the 12th Congressional District, and then on Monday being inducted into the CharlotteMecklenburg Women’s History Hall of Fame, Adams was pleased that many of her district and issue priorities, especially relating to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in north Carolina and elsewhere, were addressed in the $1.3 trillion federal budget that President Trump had threatened not sign, but after a little veto drama, eventually did.

Besides more money for the military, and the staving off of another government shutdown, the new budget gave HBCUs: *The maximum award for Pell Grants is raised by $175 however; this does not include an index to inflation, a shift to mandatory funding, or a restoration of Pell Grant eligibility. *increases TRio and GeAR Up funding by $60

Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus, was elated. “i’m thrilled to see the critical resources for HBCUs that our coalition advocated for, such as the expansion of the capital financing program, included in the 2018 omnibus.

This measure will ensure security for nearly a dozen HBCUs and the students they serve, including Bennett College in north Carolina, through expanded access to essential funding for campus infrastructure and student programs,” she said. “i led the effort to include this change in the omnibus because, as a professor at Bennett College for 40 years, i witnessed firsthand the opportunities that HBCUs provide their students. i’m pleased that this bipartisan measure was included and i will continue to review the bill in its entirety to make certain that it is inclusive of our 12th District priorities.”

Ratification of the omnibus budget came on

Congress and senior staff from both parties and in both chambers. The meetings allowed the coalition to advocate for bipartisan priorities impacting HBCUs and increased efforts to diversify the workforce. Those priorities include increased resources for 1890 landgrant universities through the Farm Bill, reauthorization of the Higher education Act, sTeM initiatives, and appropriations.

“HBCUs graduate top minority talent, including more than 40% of African American engineers-we cannot diversify our workforce without their inclusion,” Rep. Adams said in a statement. “Despite this fact, HBCUs are not receiving equal resources and opportunities as their peer institutions. The Bipartisan HBCU Caucus is proud to host the first ever HBCU sTeAM Day of Action to push for bipartisan legislation to continue fighting for increased resources for our schools and 21st century opportunities for all.”

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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 a termination of parental rights of the Motion to terminate parental rights filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on February 23, 2017 with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1102.

You are required to make a written answer to the Juvenile Petition within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Juvenile Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Juvenile Petition.

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 counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and said counsel will be appointed upon your request subject to the Court’s review at the first hearing after this service.

The termination of parental rights hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

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The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Absolute divorce. You are required to make a defense to such a pleading no later than May 10, 2018 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

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TO: MARIO ENRIQUE SOLANO BOLANOS, THE FATHER OF CHRISTOPHER ENRIQUE SOLANO, A MALE CHILD BORN ON JULY 6, 2007 IN WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA TO SARAH ELIZABETH SOLANO, A/K/A SARAH ELIZABETH PEAK, RESPONDENT TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is termination of parental rights.

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If you are indigent, or if counsel has been previously appointed, you may be entitled to appointed counsel. The purpose of the hearing is Termination of Parental Rights and you may attend the Termination hearing. Notice of the date, time, and place of any hearing will be mailed to you by the Petitioner upon filing of the Answer or thirty (30) days from the date of service if no Answer is filed.

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the riverrun international Film Festival has announced the full lineup of films for the 20th anniversary Festival, running april 19 – april 29. “our 2018 riverrun international Film Festival features a diverse collection of over 160 films from more than 40 countries across the globe,” said riverrun executive Director rob Davis. “each of these films is reflective of our mission to engage our audiences in an exploration of new and divergent cultures and perspectives through the art of film.” riverrun program manager, Mary Dossinger, said, “riverrun believes in not only preserving the cinematic experience by bringing unique, independent films that would rarely be seen on the big screen to Winston-Salem, but even more, in highlighting diverse viewpoints to open lines of communication throughout our community.

With over 2,000 films submitted this year, yet again a record number, program coordinator christopher holmes and i worked tirelessly to curate our Festival with films from a wealth of under-represented countries, individuals and stories you won’t see any-

where else. We believe in pushing boundaries, highlighting new cinematic forms and providing a platform for filmmakers to connect directly with their audiences and have important conversations about our world and the human experience.” riverrun will kick off opening night with two films on thursday, april 19. the first film is “american animals,” an inventive and unique film that just happens to have been entirely shot in north carolina. the film, which is fresh off its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, follows the true story of four young men who mistake their lives for a movie and attempt to pull off one of the most audacious rare book heists in U.S. history. the second opening night film is “Sammy Davis Jr.: i’ve Gotta Be Me,” a documentary directed by academy award nominee Samuel D. pollard and was produced in conjunction with the award winning pBS series american Masters. the film features a star-studded roster of interviewees including Jerry lewis, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy crystal and Sidney poitier and is a stunning tribute to the legendary, multi-talented song-and-dance man.

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the Festival will close on april 29 with “hearts Beat loud,” the triumphant latest feature directed by UncSa alum and frequent riverrun guest Brett haley (i'll See You in My Dreams, the hero).

Featuring fantastic performances from nick offerman, ted Danson, toni collette, Blythe Danner and newcomer Kiersey clemons, this feelgood, musical film follows a father and daughter who form an unlikely songwriting duo in the summer before she leaves for college. in between, the Festival will feature a wide variety of features, documentaries, shorts and animation in competition programs, as well as many films in noncompetition sections. the following films are ones that may be of great interest to africanamerican audiences.

“THE CARTER EFFECT” Director: Sean Menard USA / 2017 / 60 MIN. / ENGLISH / DOCUMENTARY in his latest documentary, Sean Menard gives viewers an unprecedented look at Unc legend Vince carter: the six-foot-six, eight-time nBa all-Star from Daytona Beach who

UNC legend Vince Carter, who made waves in the Canadian basketball scene when he joined the Raptors in 1998, is the subject of a documentary.

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made waves in the canadian basketball scene when he joined the raptors in 1998.

“THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ANDRÉ” Director: Kate Novack USA / 2017 / 94 MIN. / ENGLISH / DOCUMENTARY From the segregated american South to the fashion capitals of the world, operatic fashion editor andré leon talley's life and career are on full display in a poignant portrait that includes appearances by anna Wintour, Marc Jacobs, tom Ford, Valentino, and Manolo Blahnik.

“FATHER’S KINGDOM” Director: Lenny Feinberg USA / 2017 / 94 MIN. / ENGLISH / DOCUMENTARY Father Divine was

Crisis Control Ministry to host annual ‘Hope du Jour’ fundraiser on May 1

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on tuesday, May 1, crisis control Ministry will host its 28th annual “hope du Jour” fundraiser, benefiting its programs and services provided to families throughout Forsyth county.

Full-service restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops in Winston-Salem, Kernersville, lewisville and clemmons will come together to support crisis control by donating 10 percent of their proceeds from the entire day to the organization. over 140 area restaurants participate in hope du Jour each year, making it convenient for folks anywhere in the area to find a spot to eat to support the work done by crisis control. “community is very important to us,” said Mary

haglund, owner of Mary’s Gourmet Diner in WinstonSalem. “We believe in supporting those in our city who are in crisis whenever we can. hope du Jour makes that an easy goal to achieve.” new event sponsor, tom hamberis, president of eastern Food equipment, explains, “We are honored to sponsor hope du Jour. Being in the restaurant equipment business, it is a natural fit for us, letting our customers know that we support the cause they are supporting. it’s a win-win for everyone…us, the restaurants, and especially the people that are helped by crisis control.” “this year we are pleased to introduce a text to Donate option to reach people who can’t dine out on May 1, but still want to support hope du Jour,” says Margaret elliott, executive director of crisis control Ministry.

“Donors can now simply text hDJ to 41444. We also

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called an ingenious entrepreneur, a civil rights leader, a con man, and a fraud. his followers called him God. his religious movement once claimed to have millions of followers, now only a few remain, living as an interracial family on an estate outside of philadelphia, struggling to keep his legacy alive.

Go to https://riverrunfilm.com/films/?genre=Bla ck%20Viewpoints for more films relating to african-americans. Go to www.riverrunfilm.com for a more extensive lineup of films during the riverrun festival. riverrun’s popular ticket Samplers, redeemable for 10 film tickets for the price of nine, are now on sale at the Stevens center Box office.

For more information about the many benefits of becoming a riverrun member, visit www.riverrunfilm.com/donate. Get tickets at the Stevens

center Box office, via www.riverrunfilm.com or over the phone at (336)721-1945. tickets for riverrun at reD cinemas screenings are available through the riverrun cinemas box office at 1305 Battleground avenue in Greensboro or online at redcinemas.com. the riverrun international Film Festival is a nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to the role of cinema as a conduit of powerful ideas and diverse viewpoints.

Founded in 1998, riverrun is a competitive event that annually showcases new films from both established and emerging filmmakers around the world.

each spring, riverrun screens new narrative, documentary, short, student and animated films, offering both audience and jury prizes in competition categories.

hope to reach new supporters with this convenient way to give.”

For more information on hope du Jour, visit hopedujour.org or contact tricia Murphy at (336) 724-7875, ext.

1040 or tmurphy@crisicontrol.org.

About Crisis Control Ministry now celebrating its 45th anniversary and with offices in Winston-Salem and Kernersville, crisis control Ministry is a christian-based ministry whose mission is to assist people in crisis to meet essential life needs and to become self-sufficient. crisis control Ministry also offers a food pantry and licensed free pharmacy for Forsyth county residents. For additional information, go to their website at www.crisiscontrol.org.

Members prepare to drive fruit baskets to the sick and shut-in brothers of Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. The widows of deceased brothers were visited by Psi Phi Chapter members.

During the visitations, the brothers presented fruit baskets to all of them and let them know how important they continue to be to Psi Phi Chapter. For the widows who live out of town, a give card was sent to them. This is another Psi Phi Chapter Social Action Committee agenda item.

Brother Linwood Jerald is Chapter Basileus. Brothers Judge Kornegay and Don Brown are Social Action Committee co-chairmen.

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