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GOP warned: Be fair in redistricting maps Volume 43, Number 49

BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CRONICLE

What kind of legislative voting district maps will the Republican leadership of the N.C. General Assembly come up with by Sept. 1, and what’s behind a new House bill designed to redistrict state judges?

Those are two of the pressing questions hovering over state lawmakers as many gathered for the third Joint Select Committee on

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Redistricting today to further consider criteria for new voting maps ordered by a three-judge U.S. District Court panel two weeks ago.Democrats, and members of the general public, during a legislative hearing last week, made it clear that they want an above-board process, free of racial (as ordered by the U.S. Supreme Court) and partisan gerrymandering.

Today’s committee meeting was scheduled to focus on adopting the criteria to

determine what the revamped maps should look like once redrawn.

Democrats are concerned about the process because GOP legislative leaders have rehired Thomas Hofeller, who drew the 2011 maps that the U.S. High Court recently ruled were illegal because 28 North Carolina districts were racially gerrymandered.“That doesn’t do much to restore people’s trust in the process,” said Senate Minority Leader

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Dan Blue. At an Aug. 2 press conference, Sen. Ben Clark (D-Cumberland), offered criteria that he and Senate Democratic leadership felt should definitely be considered in the mix, including partisan advantage in redrawing the districts; no splitting of voting districts (except when necessary) to comply with zero deviation population requirements; and ensuring the none of the nine Senate

GOP chief is blasted over Dems-murder comment

BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

If N.C. Republican Party Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse set out to deliberately stirrup a hornet’s nestof controversy and criticism with his latest racial remarks, he’s succeeded.

With no less than the chairman of the N.C. Democratic Party calling Woodhouse “unhinged,” Democrats and activists literally lined up Monday to blast the unabashedly partisan Woodhouse for stating in a series of tweets Sunday that Democrats

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NBTF launches health initiative to examine disparities

Festivalgoers navigate the National Black Theatre Festival closing parade on Saturday, Aug. 5.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The National Black Theatre Festival closed in exciting fashion last weekend as thousands of people flocked downtown to get a feel of “Black Theatre Holy Ground.” Just before midnight on Saturday, Aug. 5, Otesha Creative Arts Ensemble led a star-

studded parade through the streets of the city.

The parade began at the Marriott Hotel on North Cherry Street and ended outside the Stevens Center.

As the sounds of authentic African music echoed through the streets, bystanders stopped in their tracks to get a glimpse at some of the biggest names in theater and performing arts. The towering performer on stilts caught some eyes as well.

“This is wonderful. I think they should have this every year,” said a city native outside the Benton Convention Center.

“Each year it seems to get better, and right now I think this is exactly what our community needs.

Stuff like this can build strong communities.”

While standing outside the Stevens Center, author and educator Olasope O. Oyelaran, officially ended the festival. Oyelaran who has been involved with the festival since its inception in 1989. also honored the lives of African Americans who have made major contributions to society.

Names like Maya Angelou, Nina Simone, and of course Larry Leon Hamlin echoed from the corner of W. 4th and Marshall Streets when Oyelaran asked the crowd to shout the names of those who influenced them.

“Although they are not here physically, they are with us spiritually,” Oyelaran said.

After the closing ceremony, Otesha and the thou-

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BY ASHLEA HOWARD JONES FOR THE CHRONICLE

The National Black Theater Festival (NBTF) concluded the week on Saturday with a health initiative centered around two plays produced by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company that tackled health disparities within the AfricanAmerican community.

The health initiative, which began at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, featured live music, breast cancer screenings and medical consultations.

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Dr. Patricia Flowers, of the Shades of Hope African-American Outreach Committee of the Susan G. Komen Northwest N.C. region, was at the health initiative spurred by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County commissioners are scheduled to vote on contracting with the Forsyth Humane Society for animal adoptions and moving forward with a new courthouse in their next meeting on Thursday, Aug. 17.

The commissioners will be voting on a five-year contract for the Forsyth Humane Society to handle dog and cat adoptions at the Forsyth County Animal Shelter. The county will pay the nonprofit up to $510,714 a year with an annual 2 percent adjustment for inflation. The county will be handling other animals in the shelter and any euthanasia that’s necessary.

Animal Control will still handle calls for dangerous or abused animals.

Strays that come in will be in the county’s custody for the mandatory 72-hour hold period that gives owners time to claim lost animals. The county and Humane Society will jointly make decisions on which dogs and cats are put up for adoption. The Humane Society has a long track record on animal adoption at its own no-kill shelter on Country Club Road.

“Adoption is really our expertise, and hopefully we’ll be able to adopt out more animals while we are implementing more programs that will reduce the number of animals coming into the shelter,” said Humane Society Executive Director Sarah Williamson.

Williamson said it’s part of the Humane Society’s goal of reducing euthanasia in the county from 64 percent to 10 percent or less by 2023. She said the nonprofit will be working with community partners to increase adoptions, animal medical care and access to spay and neutering for pets.

Once an animal goes into the Humane Society’s adoption program, it will not be

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euthanized. The Humane Society typically has a two-week wait for animals to get into its current limited admission shelter.

Cats stay an average of 14 days and dogs stay for seven days on average.

Williamson said the group will be adopting out animals as quickly as possible at the county shelter and transferring as many as possible to other rescue programs. Last year, the Humane Society adopted out 1,153 cats and dogs.

The county’s animal shelter has sometimes been a source of controversy over the way some animals there are cared for and euthanized. County Commissioner Everette Witherspoon brought up the idea that the Humane Society should euthanize the animals so it isn’t just the county taking the heat when controversies arise.

“They’re not most of the complaints, but they’re the loudest complaints,” said Witherspoon about euthanasia concerns.

Williamson said that Humane Society staff will be taking part in the euthanasia decisions at the shelter, but there’s currently no plans for them to do the euthanizing.

If approved, the contract will begin on Sept. 1. The county plans to reduce its shelter staff, though those employees will be considered by the Humane Society for its shelter positions.

Also during the agenda for Aug. 17 is a vote to move forward on one of the options to replace the aging county courthouse. The three main options are currently: $112 million for renovating the existing Hall of Justice and adding a new tower, $145 million for a new 10-story courthouse that would be built in the lot beside the Forsyth County Government Center on Chestnut Street and $127 million for a new five-story courthouse in that same lot with a five-story building across the street for courthouse offices.

The county already agreed to buy the lot next to the Government Center from its

The Forsyth County Animal Shelter may soon have its dog and cat adoption services run by Forsyth Humane Society.

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This lot next to the Forsyth County Government Center is being considered as a potential site for a new courthouse.

current owner, Edward Hall LLC for $850,000 if it has no easements. The land is 1.2 acres and is currently an empty lot with 72 parking spaces used by the neighboring Victoria Hall.

Currently the land has a 0.2 acre ease-

ment to allow cars to get in and out of the Victoria Hall parking deck, which reduces the county’s offer for the land to $700,000.

The purchase is in a due diligence phase until October, so the county can still cancel for any reason.

New business denied after neighborhood objections

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem City Council voted unanimously against a zoning request that would’ve allowed for an auto repair shop at 300 W. Clemmonsville Road after near-by residents objected.

City Council Member James Taylor, who represents the Southeast Ward the site is in, said though he sided with the residents, that it was a tough decision to make and praised the initiative of the zoning petitioners.

“I think that the planning staff, I think that the petitioners and I think that the neighborhood are all right at the same exact time,” said Taylor, who is also The Chronicle’s publisher.

Most City Council zoning votes receive unanimous approval because any issues between the petitioner and area resi-

dents are worked out before hand. This was the case earlier during the council’s Monday night meeting when it unanimously approved zoning requests for the expansion of the Gallery Lofts downtown and to reclassify undeveloped land adjacent to the Waughtown Cemetery for cemetery use.

But that didn’t happen in the zoning request for a former Texaco gas station and garage at the the corner of Clemmonsville Road and Konnoak Drive.

The gas station was considered a non-conforming use in its residential area when it was annexed into the city years ago. Now that it’s been vacant for years, its non-conforming status has expired and requires special use rezoning for a business to be placed there.

Jennyfer Bucardo, spokesperson for Azam

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Properties, told the City Council that Azam would like to buy the property, fix up the vacant building there and turn it into a Jiffy Lube-like business.

“Azam Properties is more than willing to invest in this property in order to make it atheistically pleasing,” she said.

She said that since the road is already a major thorough-fare the business wouldn’t affect traffic.

County Commissioner Fleming El-Amin spoke and vouched for Waqas Azam, manager of Azam

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Properties, who is a former student of his.

However, the rezoning drew opposition from residents, with more than 200 petition signatures against it.

“This type of business is way too intense to be directly across from the entrance of the Konnoak Hills Community and will negatively impact the residential homes and neighborhood area,” said Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Association President Carolyn Highsmith.

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Another resident, Jesse Adams, said the service station had a use before the area become more developed, but wouldn’t have a purpose there now. He said that there are several automotive repair places nearby and he’d rather see the lot remain vacant than add another one there.

Due to groundwater pollution left over from the gas station, the site has restrictions on it against residential use, but Highsmith and other residents said they’d like to see another business in there that would generate less traffic and be more pedestrian friendly. Low intensity uses vary, but can include coffee shops, drug stores, sit-down eateries and small bookstores.

Azam Properties is still considering buying the property and finding another lower intensity use for it.

Highsmith has opposed

other zoning requests for higher intensity uses in the area, like the pedestrian business zoning requested on Cleveland Avenue for the Salvation Army’s proposed new location of its homeless shelter for women and families. She said in that case, it was the zoning designation that could open the door for more intense uses she opposed and not the shelter itself.

The Salvation Army dropped its zoning request last week after neighbors objected to the shelter. The nonprofit is under pressure from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to find a new location for its shelter that is separate from its half-way house for those transitioning out of incarceration.

Currently both programs are located at the Salvation Army Center of Hope on Trade Street.

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City Manager Lee Garrity announced the selection of two finalists to become Winston-Salem’s next police chief when Police Chief Barry rountree retires Sept. 1.

They are Major Cameron r. Selvey of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and Assistant Chief Catrina A. Thompson of the WinstonSalem Police Department.

The public is invited to attend a forum to meet and address the candidates on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the City hall Council Chamber.

The forum will be televised live on WSTV Digital Media (channel 13 on Spectrum Cable and channel 99 on AT&T Uverse) and streamed live on CityofWS.org.

Citizens will have 90 seconds to ask their ques-

tion. Citizens who cannot attend can submit questions online at CityofWS.org, however, online submissions will be addressed only as time allows. online questions must be submitted by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15.

The finalists were selected through a national recruitment process managed by Developmental Associates LLC of Chapel hill. A diverse pool of more than 20 applicants from police departments throughout the United States applied for the position. This applicant pool was narrowed down to the finalists through interviews; a comprehensive assessment center process in which more objective, systematic and accurate methods are used to recruit, screen, and evaluate candidates; and background reviews.

Selvey has 25 years of law enforcement experi-

ence and has spent his entire career with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. he currently serves as the commander of the Criminal Investigative Bureau. In that position, he supervises 10 investigative units, including homicide, Sexual Assault, Major Crimes, Domestic Violence, Financial Crimes and Cyber Crimes. Selvey has also served in the Internal Affairs Bureau, the Field Services Group, and the Public Affairs office. he has a bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte and a master’s from Pfeiffer University.

Thompson is a 23-year veteran of the WinstonSalem Police Department and currently serves as the assistant chief in charge of the Investigative Services Bureau. In this position,

she oversees the Criminal Investigations and Special Investigations divisions.

She previously served in the Patrol Division, recruiting Unit, Training Division and the Criminal Investigations Division.

She also serves as one of the departmental commanders of the Crisis/hostage Negotiation Team. She has a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University and a master’s from Appalachian State University, and is currently enrolled in the Public executive Leadership Academy of the School of Government at UNC Chapel hill.

The new chief will lead a department with 570 sworn officers and 173 civilian positions, and an annual budget of $74.5 million.

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A LOOK BACK: NBTF

NBTF Vendors Market offers variety Customers browse the goods at last week’s NBTF International Vendors Market.

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

While plays are the biggest draw of the National Black Theatre Festival, (NBFT), the biennial event also offers a shopping extravaganza at the NBTF International Vendors Market.

The vendors market brings in more than 20,000 customers to the Benton Convention Center every two years. This year boasted 100 vendors. Local and national authors lined the hallway selling their books.

Inside the main room, other vendors sold a multitude of unique items including artwork, jewelry, clothing and handbags.

Organizer Rhonda Caldwell, president of The

Main Event, said the vendors market has become an attraction of its own for festival attendees.

“A lot of them, after the performances end, this is the next place they actually go, to shop, to see the wares from people all across the country,” she said.

There were some North Carolina entrepreneurs among the vendors. Artist Jimmy Boston, who’s from Washington, N.C., came with numerous paintings of jazz musicians and a special piece for the festival painted on canvases in the shape of the letters “NBTF.” Boston is a parttime artist who sells his paintings at jazz festivals and art shows regularly. It was his first time at the

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NBTF vendors market and he found there was camaraderie among vendors.

“The vendors themselves are great: friendly, funny, very helpful,” said Boston.

Artist Lydell Martin, from Atlanta, Georgia, was also selling unique works, including a wooden sculpture covered in glass and numerous paintings he’s

NBTF volunteers express fulfillment

BY NIKKI BALDWIN FOR THE CHRONICLE

The National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF), which ran from July 31-Aug. 5, offered visitors exciting plays, celebrity sightings, concerts, workshops, poetry, movie screenings and more.

The festival, organized by Executive Producer Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin, used the North Carolina Black Repertory Company staff, committee members and hundreds of volunteers to bring the festivities to life.

Volunteers were vital in helping theatregoers navigate through all the festivities, from providing information and transportation to concessions.

There were volunteers assisting visitors in areas ranging from the information desk, usher services, box office and host services, to name a few, to help provide visitors an enjoyable time.

Five-time volunteer James Riley Jr. believes volunteering is a great experience.

“I truly enjoy volunteering because I love being around wonderful people, as well as the flow and energy the festival brings. I believe others should volunteer because it’s a great way to give back to the community and to see the African experience.”

Riley expressed the benefit and aspect he enjoys most about volunteering. “My favorite aspect of working the festival is working in the concession department with Dr. David Peay, Annie Pearl and Harweda Coe. I also enjoy being able to work with Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin to continue the legacy of Larry Leon Hamlin and watching it flourish for many years.”

Fellow concession and gala volunteer Wanda K. Brown explained her reason for volunteering stemmed

Jimmy Boston poses with a piece he made for the NBTF International Vendors Market.

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done that were embellished with Australian Crystals by his wife, Cepada. He said his artwork always gets a reaction.

“They’ve never seen anything like it and that’s always good,” he said. “It gives them something to talk about, it gives them something to tweet about.”

Martin makes his living doing professionally painted plates, including a plate with a painting of Jazz Musician Miles Davis that was given to President Barack Obama.

Beside his booth was Timbuktu Art Colony, which is also from Atlanta, whose offerings included handmade jewelry and pieces imported from Africa, like wood sculptures and a 125 year-old

from being a theater guild member and committing to work the festivities. Brown believes others should volunteer for the next festival, because everyone should want to be a part of this festival hosted in the WinstonSalem area.

Brown explained the benefit of volunteering, “I get to feel good about giving back to the community, as well as meeting all the new people. I will absolutely volunteer for the next festival.”

Volunteers were passionate about providing their service because they believed in giving back to the community. Information desk volunteer Kenya Penn said, “I am volunteering because I wanted to give back to my community. I volunteered when I was a teenager and felt the need to get back involved.”

Penn believes the satisfaction she received from assisting others and the ability to meet new people is leaving her excited to volunteer for the next festival.

Penn thinks others should volunteer for the next festival. “I would encourage others to volunteer because it’s a great experience and exposure.”

Kiffinee Smith-Baskins was elated to bring the vision

Zulu axe. There was also workspace in the large booth devoted to custommade jewelry that was crafted on the spot by the silversmiths there. Henry Baba Osageyfo Colby, who founded the company 47 years ago, said he fell into making jewelry when he was looking for something to do after coming home from the Vietnam War. He’s now a master silversmith running a company with 15 nationally acclaimed silversmiths.

He said Timbuktu has been at every NBTF because of his respect for theater.

“Art is the personification of any given culture, that culture provides the political direction for us to move in as a people,”

Colby said. “Perhaps one of the highest levels of art is theater.”

Another long-running business, The Brownstone, brought bold contemporary fashion to the vendor floor with a variety of jewelry, clothing and hats that create “head turning looks.”

It’s the first time the renowned Harlem-based store has set up at the NBTF. Princess Jenkins, who founded The Brownstone 20 years ago, said she’s hoping to appeal to theatergoers who also travel to the Big Apple’s Theater District.

“I’m thinking, people who love theater eventually will make their way to New York City and ultimately to my shop,” she said.

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Volunteers provide information to those who attend the 2017 National Black Theatre Festival.

of Larry Leon Hamlin to fruition and expressed her love for theater as her reason for volunteering. Smith-Baskins believe the benefits from participating as a volunteer are numerous.

“I love volunteering because I am able to attend plays, get to mingle and have the opportunity to help others. I would encourage others to volunteer for the next festival especially if you love theater. This is a great opportunity to mingle and meet other like-minded individuals.”

Smith-Baskins volunteered in the information desk department and plan to volunteer for the next festival; she has already provided information with her tentative availability.

The festival may have ended but volunteers are already planning as well as prepping to assist for the 2019 festival.

Intern conveys joy about NBTF experience

BY LAJOYA CARTER W-S URBAN LEAGUE INTERN

A day filled with celebration, laughter, excitement, and entertainment is a day well spent. That’s exactly how I’ve spent my time at events during the NBTF. I’ve been able to enjoy myself along with my peers on behalf of the Winston-Salem Urban League.

On Aug. 1, fellow

interns and I participated in a parade that filled the streets with love and appreciation for our community.

We also had entertainment from Carver High School’s dancers and fellow paradegoers.

The fun didn’t stop there. The following day had more to offer. A “Teen Talk” was held at the Benton Convention Center brought to us by the Winston-Salem Urban League. The event was

lead by talented local artists, musicians, poets, and activists that shed their light on important topics in our community.

The Poetry Project kicked it off with powerful pieces from Alexander Jatto, Terrance Williamson, and Jha’Mai Milindez.

This was followed by an amazing local act by the name of Debbie The Artist, who performed originally written songs “Soul Cry” and “Can’t Stand The

Rain.” Last but not least, there was a constructive open discussion panel with Colby Christina, Jeffery The Artist, Debbie The Artist, Frankie Gist, and Jeffery Frier, whose name should look familiar being that he lead a Black Lives Matter march with 400plus people last year. Their words impacted us, as teenagers, to be more involved with our city.

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edge that they gave to encourage us to do better in school and life itself,” said Jyuana Gray when asked about her experience with the Teen Talk. “Next year, I’m looking forward to more teen talks to encourage teens to be the best and to let them know that they can be something because the way the world is going now, this generation needs more people to uplift us.

We also need more people that can relate to what we

as young people are going through, whether it’s in school, racial profiling, sexuality, etc.”

This experience was definitely a fun one and it’s something I can look forward to every year from now on. The NBTF will be something we talk to newer generations about and they’ll be able to witness the greatness it brings.

Lajoya Carter is an intern at The Chronicle.

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Is the Mayweather-McGregor fight just hype?

People on the Street

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On Saturday, Aug. 26, Floyd Mayweather is set to take on Conor McGregor in what may be the biggest fight of the year. Although Mayweather hasn’t been in the ring since announcing his retirement in 2015 and McGregor is more familiar with the octagon shaped ring of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting

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Ahead of the highly anticipated fight, Sports Editor Tim Ramsey shared his thoughts on the fight and what it could potentially mean for the world of boxing and mixed martial arts. To find out what the people of the city thought about the upcoming fight, we hit the streets and asked you to share your opinion. Here are just a few of the responses we got.

Question: What are your thoughts on the Mayweather-McGregor fight? Do you think it will be an exciting fight or is it just a publicity stunt? Who do you think will win?

Jay McCorkle: “I think the fight is leaning toward the money. If you look at the way they’re getting the crowd involved, you can tell they’re all about the money.

I got Mayweather winning by a long shot. Boxing is his thing.”

Tim Thompson: “I think it will be an interesting fight because with Mayweather coming out of retirement, I think he has a lot to prove. He’s never lost before and this could put him at 50-0, so I think it will be an interesting fight. I’m a big Mayweather fan, so I see him winning easily.”

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Kyle Wright: “Honestly, I think it’s a little of both. I think it’s for the money, but I also think McGregor’s aggressiveness will make the fight interesting. Floyd likes to sit back and wait for fighters to come to him, but I think he’s going to come out and try to prove something in this fight. I think McGregor will win because I like his cocky attitude.”

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Reginald Thomas: “I don’t know if it will be a good fight because McGregor fights UFC and Mayweather is a boxer. Although I do think they’re both doing it for the money, I think Mayweather will win.”

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Panels discuss inclusion, entrepreneurial opportunities

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

At a place in time where everyone has a side hustle or is looking for a way to make some extra cash, in separate events last week, local business owners, professionals, CEOs, and countless other stakeholders in the community came together to discuss the ins and outs of entrepreneurship.

The first event held was hosted by HUSTLE WinstonSalem, a citywide campaign designed to promote entrepreneurial spirit. During the event held inside the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter on Thursday, August 3, campaign organizer Matt Williams led a panel discussion that explored concepts of inclusion, and the challenges entrepreneurs face here in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

Panelists who participated in the panel included investment banker Algenon Cash, CEO of the WinstonSalem Urban League James Perry, founder of innovateHer Fay Horwitt, president of M-Creative Mary Jamis, and local Latino Credit Union manager and CEO Luis Pastor.

To jumpstart the conversation, Williams asked panelist to share their thoughts on the mayor’s push to make Winston-Salem one of the top 50 metro areas in the nation by the end of the decade. Perry said Mayor Joines’ push is amazing but to reach that goal we must be more open to entrepreneurship.

“Part of being an entrepreneur is being brave enough

to have an idea and putting it out there even though it might fail. Here in Winston-Salem, we need more investors who are willing to take that leap of faith with you and invest in your concept,” continued Perry. “One of the things that’s striking to me is that this is a very safe investment community so the challenge I’ve run into with entrepreneurs is finding investors. And that’s even more true if you’re an entrepreneur of color.”

Perry said in order to reach the goal we must become more comfortable with entrepreneurship. Perry also discussed the Urban League’s push to create a nonprofit bank that can make capital available for entrepreneurs.

He said, “hopefully we’ll be able to bridge some of those gaps. That’s one of the biggest goals of the Urban League to make sure there is money available.”

After hearing Perry’s comments about Winston-Salem being a “safe investment community” Algenon Cash, who is a regular in the editorial section of The Chronicle said, if you relate to certain people in the community you can get the capital to fund projects. He said, “This town is more of a country club community.

“It’s a bit cliquish at times and if you’re not in the right circle or have the right friend you don’t know what’s going on and it’s very difficult to source the capital to pursue anything whether that’s opening a barbershop or launch technology firm,” he said.

“We have to evolve beyond the high school games that we play sometimes here in town and get to a point

Algenon Cash makes a point about entrepreneurial opportunities in Winston-Salem during a panel discussion hosted by HUSTLE Winston-Salem on Thursday, Aug. 3. From left, James Perry, Mary Jamis and Luis Pastor look on.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

Music producer 9th Wonder is at work during The Chronicle’s “The Get Down” event during the National Black Theatre Festival last week.

Photo by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

where we really have a strong social fabric and a degree of trust so we can start mobilizing capital like other urban areas are already doing.”

Before wrapping up the discussion Horwitt, Jamis and Pastor discussed initiatives they are involved with that promote entrepreneurs in the community. Horwitt is the founder of innovateHER, a nonprofit designed to help women launch and grow businesses. Jamis discussed her involvement with the Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem, and Pastor talked about programs the Hispanic League of Winston-Salem has in place to help entrepreneurs.

The conversation that began inside the Innovation Quarter carried over into the weekend during the National Black Theatre Festival. On Saturday Aug. 5, music producer 9th Wonder was joined by other young entrepreneurs and business professionals who started right here in Winston-Salem. Drew Church, CJ Beatty, Rico Lindsay and Attorney Shade Dixon gathered at the Marriott Hotel to discuss their careers and how they created their own lane. Following the discussion, it was clear that panelists left a mark on the future entrepreneurs in attendance.

“Having people like 9th Wonder, and other successful people talk about how they started really means a lot,” said Erica Johnson following the event on Saturday.

“I’ve learned to be more confident in myself and to take chances. I know I have a long way to go to reach their success level, but I know I will get there someday.

Everybody has to start somewhere.”

Public Review & Comments Sought for TransportaƟon Documents TransportaƟon planners are seeking public review and comments on the following documents: 1. ModificaƟons and amendments to the Fiscal Year 2016Ͳ2025 Metropolitan TransportaƟon ImͲ provement Program (MTIP) and the Fiscal Year 2016Ͳ2025 State TransportaƟon Improvement Program (STIP). The MTIP lists all the transportaƟon projects planned for the Winston-Salem Urban Area. The STIP lists all the transportaƟon projects planned for the state of North Carolina. Both documents are updated regularly to include new projects and modificaƟons of exisƟng projects.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation announces a new strategy Latino Credit Union manager and CEO Luis Pastor makes a point during a panel discussion on Thursday, Aug. 3. From left, Mary Jamis and Fay Horwitt look on.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

For more than 80 years the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) has been a catalyst for positive change across the state. For the past few decades the foundation has focused its charitable efforts in five focus areas: community economic development, democracy, public education, environment and, social justice and equity.

While the focus areas will remain a postmark, ZSR will now look to make an impact outside those focus areas.

Shortly after being named executive director of foundation last spring, Maurice “Mo” Greene announced a yearlong series of listening sessions with residents across the state. The “Mo Wants to Know” listening tour was then used to help create a strategic plan. Before joining ZSR, Greene served as the superintendent of Guilford County Schools.

He said although he couldn’t get to every county in the state during the listening tour, his staff created criteria to ensure every community was represented.

“We identified a number of communities across the state and spent at least a couple of days in those communities really just listening,” Greene said.

After looking at the data they compiled and combining that information with what they heard from the people they serve, Greene and the Board of Trustees announced a new “emerging direction” plan to improve the quality of life of all North Carolinians. During an interview with The Chronicle, Greene said while they will continue to help charitable organizations across the state, the foundation will now look to do more collaborative community based work. He also discussed a new “visionary, exploratory ideas” strategy that will

allow the foundation to invest in unconventional ideas that have transformative potential.

“This is all built off what we heard. And what we heard was that for the foreseeable future, we need to be flexible in our grant making and way of connecting with the state, and be adaptable to the changing environments,” Greene said.

In addition to the main strategies, Greene said the Board Of Trustees will look to find ways to augment the foundation’s relationship with WinstonSalem and Forsyth County.

Greene said despite the changes, ZSR will continue to be a learning organization. ‘“The Mo Wants to Know’ tour officially ended when we announced our emerging direction but it really never ends. We need to be attune to whatever is happening in the state,” he said. “We have to be ready to effect change.

“We are a state that is

changing so we need to be responsive to that.”

ZSR will spend the next 12 to 18 months transitioning into the new strategic plan. The upcoming fall grant cycle will be the last cycle based on the current grant cycle. According to a post on the ZSR website, the new strategies will be unveiled at different times throughout 2018. Greene said the next step will be to take what they’ve learned and turn it into action.

“We have to find a way to combine our resources with communities to move people forward.”

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is a statewide, private, family foundation that has been a catalyst for positive change in North Carolina for more than 80 years. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, the Foundation has invested more than $553 million into North Carolina.

For more information on the foundation or the new emerging direction visit www.zsr.org.

These modificaƟons and amendments are available for public review and comment from Aug. 10 to Sept. 10, 2017. Individuals can review the modificaƟons and amendments at their local libraries in Forsyth, Stokes, Davidson and Davie counƟes and online at DOT.CityofWS.org. All comments should be sent to Byron Brown, byronb@cityofws.org, or mailed to: City of Winston-Salem, DOT AƩn: Byron Brown P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 2. Draft list of projects to be evaluated for possiͲ ble inclusion in the upcoming STIP for the years 2020Ͳ2029. The NCDOT Strategic Prioritization Process starts with compilation of a list of projects to be scored by state transportation planners for their merits based on how they address such topics as congesƟon, safety, accessibility, freight and their cost/benefit. The draŌ list is posted online at DOT.CityofWS.org. Comments must be submiƩed

by Sept. 10 to Kelly Garvin, kellym@cityofws.org or mailed to: City of Winston-Salem, DOT AƩn: Kelly Garvin P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 3. The STIP for years 2018Ͳ2027. The state Board of TransportaƟon adopted the Fiscal Year 20182027 STIP on Aug. 2, 2017. The document is available for public review online at www.ncdot.gov/ strategictransportaƟoninvestments/20182027.html.

Public noƟce of public parƟcipaƟon acƟviƟes and Ɵme established for public review of and comments on the TIP will saƟsfy the program of projects (POP) requirements. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminaͲ tory pracƟce regarding the WinstonͲ Salem Urban Area MPO programs has a right to file a formal complaint with Kelly Garvin, City of WinstonͲSalem, P.O. Box 2511, WinstonͲSalem, NC 27102, within 180 days following the date of the alleged discriminaƟon occurrence.

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A LOOK BACK: NBTF

A festivalgoer, left, and a member of Otesha Creative Arts Ensemble enjoy the National Black Theatre Festival closing parade on Saturday, Aug. 5.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

Parade from page A1

sands who joined the ensemble for the night kept the party going at Merschel Plaza. During his closing remarks, Oyelaran encouraged everyone to remember to L.O.V.E., referring to the acronym created by film maker A.J. Ali, which stands for Learn, Open, Volunteer, Empower. “L.O.V.E. is the answer,� said Oyelaran. “Go with L.O.V.E. and come back here with L.O.V.E. in 24 months when we reconvene for the 2019 National Black Theatre Festival.�

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Wake Forest Baptist Health Alzheimer’s Disease Center sponsored the NBTF play “Maid’s Door,� which examined how Alzheimer’s affects the black community. “We were thrilled to be partners with the Black Repertory because it is important to get the word out,� said Deb Burcombe, program director of outreach for the Sticht Center for Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Prevention at Wake Forest Baptist Health. “AfricanAmericans have a double risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. We are proactive in finding a cure for this disease. Plays like ‘Maid’s Door’ help to start the conversation.�

Novant Health Mobile Mammography unit was also onsite handing out

information and giving free breast exams.

The Office of Cancer Health Equity, who partnered with the Black Repertory to produce “The Sting of White Roses� – which centered around the effects of a breast cancer diagnosis on a family – and the Shades of Hope African-American Outreach Committee of the Susan G. Komen Northwest N.C. region were available to answer questions about health disparities. “We’re diagnosed at the same rate as Caucasian and Hispanic women, but we’re dying at a higher rate.

That’s because of a lack of information,� says Dr. Patricia Flowers, with the Shades of Hope outreach committee. “Health providers aren’t always culturally competent. Hold them accountable, ask questions, get a second

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A member of Otesha Creative Arts Ensemble makes her way down Fourth Street during the National Black Theatre Festival closing parade on Saturday, Aug. 5.

opinion.� “Novant Health has various grants that help people to get mammograms as long as they have a doctor,� says Hazel Willis, community outreach for Novant Health. “Winston-Salem has three free clinics – Rescue Mission, Southside Baptist, and the Health Department.

Women should have a screening every year starting at age 40 no matter what anyone says. I don’t want someone dying of breast cancer because they don’t have insurance.�

Statistically, white women have a higher rate of breast cancer diagnosis than black women, but black women die at a higher rate from the disease.

Health care professionals believe it is because black women wait too long out of fear of the diagnosis or insurance issues.

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OPINION T H E C H R ON I C LE

J AMES TAYLOR J R .

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The Chronicle is dedicated to serving the residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County by giving voice to the voiceless, speaking truth to power, standing for integrity and encouraging open communication and lively debate throughout the community.

The Chronicle welcomes Busta Brown to the family

When you say the name Busta Brown, some of the first things you think about are excitement and fun. The Chronicle has been saying his name a lot lately because he has joined the family.

The Chronicle is pleased to welcome Busta, a local and respected radio and television personality, author, motivational speaker and community leader.

He believes in “Seizing the opportunity to inspire others to do their best, to reach for the stars and accomplish their dreams.”

Busta has worked with broadcast companies in Greensboro and Winston-Salem. He teaches communications at Guilford Technical Community College and is executive director and co-founder of the nonprofit organization The Next Level of the Triad in Greensboro.

“I’m really happy to be joining The Chronicle team,” he told the audience at The Chronicle’s Jazz Fest, which was held as part of the National Black Theatre Festival last week. Busta was the emcee of the event, which featured jazz by Joe Robinson.

Busta has hosted talk shows for broadcast companies, bringing a unique blend of fun and education through a diverse mix of area experts in finance, relationships, life counseling, and health.

He has showcased local businesses, politicians, comedic and musical talents.

He brings that expertise to The Chronicle and www.wschronicle.com with stories and videos.

We are looking forward to the fun and excitement to come to The Chronicle and www.wschronicle.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Stadium deal is not good for WSSU To the Editor:

Since 2013 I have been waiting a decision on WSSU [Winston-Salem State University] and Bowen Gray Stadium. I can recall [Chancellor] Donald Reaves saying he would increase Winston-Salem State University student fees by $110 per student a year to pay for the stadium in the tune of $7.5 million.

I have spoken with a few of our council members and they are somewhat vague on the matter. I have suggested to the East Ward Councilman about a few town hall meetings since no public hearings were held before the proposed transfer of property.

WSSU is in the East Ward.

My understanding is that WSSU has agreed to a 40-year lease with the racing people. It will take 40 years before WSSU can own the stadium outright. Would you buy a house and the seller tells you who can live in it?

It is further understood that during racing season the athletic department has to leave the field house at 5 p.m. on Fridays and not allowed to return until Monday at 8 a.m.

One would think WSSU needs to rethink what they are getting themselves into. WSSU, it is not too late to withdraw from a Bad Deal.

Beaufort Bailey Winston-Salem

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To The Editor:

Thank you so much for your kindness and support. I was introduced to The Chronicle in 2009 and I have been a fan ever since. I have been fighting for change my entire 14 years of being incarcerated and I will not stop because the need is real.

I am looking for help not just for me but the thousands of guys and women that are mistreated, misrepresented and deeply misunderstood.

This prison culture is reaching the black community and causing it many more problems.

I have been a prisoner in the North Carolina prison system for over 14 years now. There is so much I would like to say to the readers of The Chronicle but unfortunately time and space will not allow me to bare my heart totally to you.

The Chronicle has been nothing less than a blessing for people like me who has no voice and I am so thankful for the existence of the paper and the level of love that The Chronicle has for all of the people in need.

Unfortunately, the need for The Chronicle and its readers is greater than ever. I want to do something different. I have been reaching out

Program is helping to focus on inclusion Algenon Cash

Busta Brown works as the emcee for The Chronicle’s Jazz Fest last week.

Prisoners, who have no voice, just want to be heard

to black leaders, the media, civil rights organizations, human rights organizations and my letters, phone calls and pleas fall on deaf ears.

The need is here! These people and organizations were formed to bring the voiceless a voice. These people and organizations have gotten too big for people like me. I and thousands of others just want to be heard. Let us tell our truths from experience, that’s all we ask. Our truths can help expose the many injustices so we can truly begin to heal and bring real change. This all starts by communication not just with prison officials, law enforcers and police officers but with us “prisoners.” Our pains and concerns are real. We are real people that came from and will return back to society one day.

How we return depends on what we did with our time, our treatment during the time we spent incarcerated and the resources available to us when we get out.

So my plea to the readers of The Chronicle is reach out to your elected officials, media, social activists, organizations that want to enact change.

I have been reaching out for 14 years with very little results on very serious matters, from the foster care system to the many mentally ill people who are just thrown in prisons.

I’m nothing that society says I am. I am just a black man, a human being that has made mistakes.

Tashawn Wilson Polkton, N.C.

Over three years ago, city leaders approved the official slogan of the community, unanimously agreeing to the tagline – “City of Arts and Innovation” – during a City Council meeting in April 2014.

Innovation is defined as the action or process of developing a new method, idea or product. WinstonSalem for a long-time has been in the innovation business.

However, WinstonSalem has long been dominated by a handful of families, businesses and community leaders – which means the city has not been entirely inclusive of all people regardless of gender, race and culture.

Approximately three years later, city leaders announced the launch of Venture Café WinstonSalem, and made a big splash with a grand event at Wake Forest Biotech Center and featured high

profile leaders from across the region.

Venture Café’s mission is to broaden, connect and support the innovation community through public spaces and programs to help anyone with an idea succeed. They hope to connect individuals, communities and organizations into one tightly woven successful innovation ecosystem right here in the Piedmont Triad region.

Last week I participated in a panel discussion at Venture Café sponsored by Hustle WS that was moderated by Matthew Williams, director of communications in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Wake Forest University, and featured Fay Horwitt, program director for Venture Café; James Perry, president of the WinstonSalem Urban League; along with leaders from the Hispanic League and M Creative.

The hour-long discussion highlighted the need to transform WinstonSalem from largely a “country club” community to a highly inclusive city that focuses on the best and brightest ideas, not race, background and pedigree or lack thereof.

I attend the weekly Venture Café events and discover new people with new ideas, thoughts and opportunities working to enlarge our small community with new talent.

Winston-Salem has a rare opportunity to lead other cities across the nation in developing an inclusive entrepreneurial community that drives significant innovation and growth.

They simply need people in all shapes, sizes and places to show up with their passion, energy and support.

And that’s what’s happening at Venture Cafe.

From Winston-Salem.

From Greensboro. From Clemmons, Kernersville, East Bend, Thomasville, King and even Roanoke, Virginia, to share their innovation and entrepreneurial dreams. More than 175 folks gather each Thursday to learn, connect and find ways to help one another and our community.

Here’s what happens when you show up at Venture Cafe.

Entrepreneurs are finding office space. Investors are learning about new local opportunities. People new to the area are landing job

interviews and making new connections. Business owners are finding mentors and resources to help them grow and thrive. Local nonprofits are sharing their stories. Experts are sharing their knowledge with those who are hungry to learn.

Exciting connections and opportunities are being forged across every quarter of the city through new relationships.

Creative collisions happen every Thursday in unexpected ways – between students and CEOs, designers and engineers, scientists and artists. It’s like a Jackson Pollock painting – it may look like chaos, but it’s highly engineered serendipity.

(See the story about the Venture Café session mentioned above on page A6.)

Algenon Cash is the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm, he is also a national spokesperson for the oil and natural gas industry. Reach him at acash@whartongladden.co m.

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Trump's White House circus continues

In only six months in the White House, the Trump Administration has delivered the shortest tenure of any White House chief of staff in United States history (189 days) and the shortest tenure for a White House communications director (10 days).

President Trump's former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn holds the record for the shortest tenure of any National Security Advisor in U.S. history (24 days).

On July 21, Anthony Scaramucci made his debut as the new White House communications director in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. It was a smooth-talking, personality-driven press conference; Scaramucci showed all the signs that he was ready for prime time as newly appointed White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders stood nearby. The political commentator and capital management executive took question after question and many political observers called Scaramucci Trump's “Mini Me.” The conservative New York Post ran a cover that depicted the jungle-set reality TV show “Survivor” featuring several current White House employees including Counselor to President Trump Kellyanne Conway; then-Chief of Staff Reince

Lauren V. Burke

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Priebus; senior adviser to President Trump Jared Kushner; and then-White House Communication Director Anthony Scaramucci. It turns out the cover was extremely well timed.

On July 26, Scaramucci went on a profanity-laced tirade during a phone call with Ryan Lizza, a Washington correspondent for The New Yorker magazine; the investment banker-turned White House insider threatened “to fire the entire White House communications staff” and called Priebus “a f---ing paranoid schizophrenic, a paranoiac.”

Priebus resigned on Photo by Jdarsie11/Wikimedia Commons July 28. On Monday, July Anthony Scaramucci lasted 10 days as White House communications director. In this photo, SkyBridge 31 Scaramucci was gone, Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci speaks at the 2016 SkyBridge Alternatives "SALT" Conference at the too, even though his first Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. official day would have of staff, left the administra- President Trump's biggest and at the front of the Chief of Staff, the beleabeen Aug. 15. tion in March, and Michael claims of his 2016 presi- chamber, as other senators guered reality TV star will CNN.com reported Short, an assistant press dential campaign: That he and congressional staffers have yet another shot at that, “Scaramucci is the secretary, resigned earlier was an incredibly success- milled about, lifted his trying to run the country third White House commuthis month when it became ful, billionaire real estate hand and quickly pointed with some semblance of nications director to leave clear Scaramucci was mogul driven by "The Art his thumb down. Senate order. the post that had been of the Deal." Trump's skills Majority Leader Mitch going to fire him.” vacant since late May, Lauren Victoria Burke The revolving staff as an alleged master of McConnell (R-Ky.) looked when Mike Dubke left is the White House door in Trump's immediate negotiation are yet to be on in dismay. after about three months on Republicans control Correspondent for NNPA orbit could not be consol- seen during his time in the the job. Sean Spicer, the the U.S. House of Newswire, a writer and ing to anyone hoping that White House. former White House press Trump's biggest and Representatives, the U.S. political analyst. Lauren his administration, nearly secretary, also assumed 200 days into the job, most embarrassing legisla- Senate and White House, appears on “NewsOne some of the communicawould achieve some sense tive failure, to date, but with Trump's com- Now” with Roland Martin tions director role before of stability. The Trump occurred on July 27 after bustible managerial style, every Monday. Connect he resigned when staff rollercoaster can't be the Senate failed to vote on it feels as if Republicans with Lauren by email at Scaramucci was hired July LBurke007@gmail.com calming to foreign leaders, a partial repeal of the are in control of nothing.

21.” on Twitter at Now that President and either, who have relied on Affordable Care Act. The The article continued: vote failed after Sen. John Trump has named retired @LVBurke. the U.S. for decades.

“In addition to Priebus, The staff shakeups fly McCain (R-Ariz.) walked four-star Marine General Katie Walsh, the former in the face of one of in through a Senate lobby John Kelly as his new White House deputy chief

Despite unequal treatment, Black women will rise

Many women’s organizations commemorate Equal Julianne Pay Day, which this year Malveaux was April 5. It meant that women, in general, would have had to work all of 2016, Guest and until April 5, 2017, to Columnist earn the same amount of money that a White man earned in 2016.

Few recognized July 31, 2017, the day that the pay for African-American women catch up to the 2016 earnings of White men – seven extra months. Hispanic women will have to work until October, or nearly 10 extra months, to earn the same money White men earned last year.

I wonder about our “women’s coalitions” when majority women’s organizations, like the National Organization for Women, are basically silent on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. I wonder how much Black women’s issues really matter to majority women’s organizations. It matters when they want to present a multiracial, multicultural “united front” at a Women’s March, but less so at other times.

The lesson, Black women, is a lesson some sisters remember from 1991, when Anita Hill testified during the Clarence Thomas U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings. People had all kind of explanations for Hill’s testimony, most of them woefully wrong and viewed through a lens, darkly.

Led by feminists Elsa Barkley Brown, Deborah King and Barbara Ransby, more than 1,500 women raised enough money to pay for an ad in the New York Times on November 17, 1991. The ad, titled “African American Women in Defense of Ourselves” (AAWIDO), reminded Black women that no one should speak for us, except us.

No one can be relied on to defend us, except us. And no

one can be depended on to celebrate us, but us. No one can lead advocacy for our equal pay, but us.

I’m not dismissing our allies – “woke” men of color, especially Black men, “woke” White women and other women of color – I’m just saying we can’t count on everybody to be woke. Evidence: How much noise did majority group’s make on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day? And in the Reign of Ignorance, there is likely to be even less noise, as the House Appropriations Committee has actually proposed defunding a program that collects salary data from employers. Without the data, we won’t know the extent of pay discrimination. We know plenty now. We know that Black women earn 63 cents for every dollar paid to White men; White women earn 80 cents for every dollar White men make. We know that Black women in Louisiana earn the least compared to White men, about 48 cents on the dollar. In comparison, Black women in Missouri, Tennessee, Maryland and Pennsylvania earn 68 cents for every dollar a White man earns. Whatever we earn, it ain’t equal.

What we don’t know is how women fare inside some organizations and you can’t dismantle pay discrimination without having the details of it. Under President Barack Obama, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission established requirements to provide pay transparency.

Businesses with more than 100 employees were required to start releasing salary data in March 2018. Of course, those who want to sweep pay discrimination under the rug argued that it would cost too much to collect the data. And now, the Republican Congress says that no resources may be used to collect this very necessary data. It reminds me of the old folks who used to say, “you don’t miss what you can’t measure.” But we can measure the pay inequity, and we can see it in the quality of women’s lives. We might not be able to point a finger at one company or another (Republicans are also likely to make class action lawsuits

more challenging), but we have enough aggregate data to know that there is pervasive gender discrimination in the workplace, and that Black women shoulder an extra burden, because of the intersection between race and gender.

Not only do African-American women earn less, but we also catch more shade because of our skin color, because of who we are and what we represent. Former First Lady Michelle Obama has spoken out, though very gently, about the racism she experienced while in office.

At a recent gathering in Colorado, she spoke about the many “cuts” she experienced, and told The Denver Post that "The shards that cut me the deepest were the ones that intended to cut," referring to comments about her looks, and especially those that referred to her as “an ape.” She said she was dismayed in "knowing that after eight years of working really hard for this country, there are still people who won't see me for what I am because of my skin color."

When I read Michelle Obama’s comment, I thought about Dr. Maya Angelou and her classic poem, “Still I Rise.” One stanza reads, “You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I’ll rise.”

Whether you dip a grape tomato in hummus as a snack, have a side of sliced tomatoes or have pasta with tomato sauce – you will benefit from the nutrients found in tomatoes.

At breakfast, enjoy a side of sliced tomatoes or pico de gallo with eggs, add sliced tomato to cheese toast for tomato-cheese toast, or make a frittata more colorful by adding tomato slices. A frittata is an omelet that you finish cooking in the oven under the broiler using an oven safe pan.

For lunch, enjoy a hot or cold tomato-based soup or a salad loaded with cherry or grape tomatoes. They not only add a pop of color

the gazpacho more complex and filling, top your bowl with steamed shrimp or cubed avocado. If a heartier dinner is what you are hungry for, try whole wheat pasta with a tomatobased sauce, salad and fresh fruit for dessert.

The best tasting tomatoes are those that come fresh off the vine. You can grow your own or buy tomatoes at a local farm stand or farmers market.

Most farmers pick their tomatoes within 24 hours of going to market. When shopping at a grocery store, ask the produce clerk where the tomato was grown.

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Black women endure unequal pay, disrespectful treatment (consider the treatment of Sen. Kamala Harris or Congresswoman Maxine Waters), police brutality, and more. And yet we are still here. And yet, “when they go low, we go high.” And yet, like air, we rise.

Julianne Malveaux is an author, economist and founder of Economic Education and former president of Bennett College in Greensboro. Follow her on Twitter @drjlastword.

Tomatoes are a slice of good nutrition; try some today Lynne Mitchell

Guest Columnist

Although tomatoes are botanically classified as a fruit, a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1893 determined that tomatoes are to be considered a vegetable.

This decision allowed the Port Authority of New York to collect a 10 percent vegetable import tax, which would not have happened if tomatoes were considered a fruit!

Any way you slice it, tomatoes are highly nutri-

tious, low in calories and great to include in a healthy diet. Tomatoes are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, vitamin K, potassium, and folate. Tomatoes are packed with a variety of phytochemicals including lutein, lycopene and beta-carotene.

Phytochemicals are beneficial compounds found only in plants that help our bodies fight disease and keep us healthy.

Tomatoes are versatile – they can be eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. You can eat them raw, cooked, stewed, baked, broiled or in stews, sauces and soups.

Tomatoes come in many sizes, shapes, and colors.

but will boost the nutritional value. If soup and salad doesn’t strike your fancy, you can’t go wrong by adding a couple of thick slices of tomato to a sandwich. Or, have a tomato sandwich on whole wheat bread! I like my tomato sandwich with fresh slices of cucumber and avocado – yummy!

For a light dinner, try gazpacho with a crusty whole-grain bread.

Gazpacho is a tomatobased soup that is served cold and can be made with fresh or canned tomatoes.

There are plenty of gazpacho recipes on the internet, in magazines and in cookbooks for you to choose from. If you want to make

grown foods like tomatoes because of customer demand.

The season for fresh off the vine tomatoes is not too long! So, get your fill of them now. Remember, they not only taste great and are versatile – they are good for you. Enjoy some today!

Lynne M. Mitchell MS, RD, LDN is Community Nutritionist with the Forsyth County Department of Public H e a l t h ( w w w. f o r s y t h . c c / p u b lichealth). You can reach her at 336-703-3216 (direct line).

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districts and 19 House districts deemed as unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court shall have a total black voting age population higher than that which existed in those enacted N.C. legislative districts that were in effect in 2010.

In other words, Republican mapmakers can’t “stack-and-pack” more black voters into districtsthan there were prior to 2011 redistricting plan.

In response to the three-judge panel’s directive, Republican legislative leaders vowed to have one day of statewide public hearings on the new maps once they’re drawn, though they haven’t said when.They’ve circled Aug. 24 as the date the legislature will vote on the maps.

Sept. 1st is the courtimposed deadline for the legislature to submit the new maps, along with any supporting documentation, competing maps, and public testimony to the three-judge panel for review. Lawmakers are given the liberty of extending that deadline to Sept.

15 if they need more time.Ultimately, the federal court wants the new maps in hand, reviewed and

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“murdered blacks” in the port city of Wilmington during the Nov. 10, 1898, Wilmington Race Massacre, when white supremacists attacked and killed black people, sowing the seeds of the racist Jim Crow era that would last at least a century after.

Woodhouse reliably trolls the Democratic Party every chance he gets, but this time, critics say, he’s gone too far.

It all started when the N.C. Democratic Party sent out a tweet Sunday acknowledging Aug. 6 as the 52nd anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the landmark federal legislation that outlawed racial discrimination in voting.

“On this anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, let’s celebrate how far we’ve come but remember that we must fight to keep moving forward,” stated the N.C. DP tweet.

Accompanying the message was a picture of former President Barack Obama with his family, marching across the Edmund Pettus Bridge two years ago to mark the 50th anniversary of the historic civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

The N.C. DP tweet included the famous quote from former civil rights activist John Lewis, now a U.S. congressman from Georgia. “If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it.”

Then, Woodhouse, for whatever reason, decided to respond to the N.C. DP tweet with, “From the party that ran a racist campaign of murder and closed the polls to blacks who were Republicans, gaining power for 100 years.”

In subsequent tweets, the N.C. GOP executive director continued, “After they murdered blacks in Wilmington [the N.C. Democratic Party] passed what they call the White Declaration of Independence. The Wilmington Riot of 1898 was not an act of spontaneous violence. The events of Nov. 10, 1898 were a result of the long-range campaign strategy by Democratic Party leaders to regain political control of Wilmington – at that time [the] state’s most popu-

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approved long before November, which is when Republican legislative leaders originally hoped to stretch the deadline out to.

Meanwhile the N.C. NAACP rallied across from the Legislative Building Tuesday, “to demand an illegal N.C. General Assembly to cease any new legislative action until new legislative electionsare held on the basis of an electoral map that complies with the Constitution.”“The current leadership of the General Assembly was unconstitutionally empowered for the last three election cycles based on its own maneuvering to pass anti-Black, anti-Immigration, anti-gay, anti-healthcare anti-poorpeople, anti- women, antiworkers, anti-democracy discriminatoryredistricting maps,” said N.C. NAACP President Bishop William Barber II in a statement. “It gained that power through a perversion of the Voting Rights Act and then abused its ill-gotten power at every turn.”

With the special legislative session reconvening on Friday, Aug. 18, there are rising concerns about House Bill 717 titled, “ Revise Judicial Districts.” According to Forsyth County NAACP President Rev. Alvin

Carlisle, the bill “creates racially gerrymanderedvoting districts for district judges. We’re preparing a local campaign to resist it.”

Forsyth County is identified as being in Division Four for state district court judges, and Districts 30A and 30B for superior court judges.

“I am extremely concerned about HB717 judicial maps that force district court judges of the same political[party] to compete in a primary,” stated Rep. Evelyn Terry (D-Forsyth).

That equates to worse. It’s called double-bunking.”

State Sen. Paul Lowe agreed that the judicial redistricting promised by Republican legislative leaderscould bring a whole new fight.

“I think the judges are a major issue, a major issue,” Lowe said in a phone interview. “If we are able to win some seats back to win a super-majority [in the legislature] I think that will open up the door to some other opportunities.”

Translation – as long as the Republicans remain in control in the state legislature, it would be hard to stop their total reconstruction of North Carolina’s legislative and judicial power structure thus far.

Thus far, HB717 has not been debated on the House floor.

lous city – and North Carolina in the name of white supremacy.”

For the most part, the facts that Woodhouse stated are not wrong, though he admitted in a subsequent interview that he actually got them from Wikipedia.

But Democrats, and others, blasted Woodhouse for essential information he apparently left out to leave the impression that the Democratic Party is still ruled by white supremacists, and that Republicans are a much better political fit for African-Americans today.

Indeed, until the 1960s, blacks were primarily members of the Republican Party because historically, it was the party of President Abraham Lincoln, known for freeing the slaves.

Blacks shifted to Democrats with the election of President John F. Kennedy.

“Woodhouse's statement failed to mention that the North Carolina General Assembly and the N. C. Democratic Party did issue formal apologies (in 2007) for the massacre and the resulting official oppression which was imposed upon African-Americans in this state from 1898 until 1970,” says N.C. NAACP Legal Redress Committee Chairman Irving Joyner, who also served as a cochairman of the 1898 Wilmington Race Riots Commission, which researched the incident, and issued a report in 2007.

“Those apologies did not rectify nor compensate for the many deaths and destruction which AfricanAmericans experienced, but they did acknowledge that a terrible wrong did occur to our people and to every North Carolina citizen,” Joyner added.

Woodhouse apparently also forgot that it was a Republican – then state House Rep. Thom Tillis (now a U.S. senator) – who actively opposed the official apology from the Democrat-led N.C. General Assembly, telling his constituents in a letter, “It’s time to move on.”

Rep. Deb Butler, a District 18 Democrat representing Brunswick/New Hanover counties, was blunt about the thinly veiled N.C. GOP rhetorical attempt.

“The suggestion that the North Carolina Democratic Party is harmful to African-Americans is perfectly ludicrous,” she

said. “One need look no further than the current composition of the North Carolina House of Representatives to see that not ONE person of color serves from the N.C. GOP.” Rep. Butler continued, “Democrats in N.C. today embrace diversity in every way. That side of the aisle mirrors Trump's Cabinet and it is entirely homogeneous. ” After saying in a statement that, “This is unhinged even for the N.C. GOP, a party that is desperate to hide three words: illegal racial gerrymander,” N.C. Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Goodman continued, “Republicans … are targeting African-American voters with ‘surgical precision’ [with voter suppression], and would rather attack Democrats than work to protect voting rights for the black community.”

State Sen. Paul Lowe (D-Forsyth) agreed.

“Since the 1960s, the Democratic Party has been more sensitive to the issues and concerns of people of color, women and the poor. At this time, the Republican Party doesn’t seem to be offering a moderate or progressive agenda that will serve all the people of this state.”

However, Rep. Ed Hanes Jr. (D-District 72), feels that neither Republicans nor Democrats have been completely just in their treatment of AfricanAmericans.

“It's difficult to howl about the ills of the Republican Party, however, when racism and social division persists within the Democratic Party. Is it better? Yes, without doubt,” Hanes said, but later adding, “We're a party divided very similarly to how our nation is divided.

“The Republicans know and exploit it!,” Rep. Hanes concluded.

And N.C. NAACP Legal Redress Chair Irv Joyner summed up reaction to Woodhouse’s controversial tweet with, “While I am cognizant that Woodhouse is aware of the past sordid history of the Democratic Party, I bemoan his failure to recognize and acknowledge the racial harm that the present day Republican leadership is attempting to inflict upon AfricanAmericans and racial minorities today.”

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Mayweather vs. McGregor: fight or farce?

The highly publicized fight between Floyd Mayweather and Irishman Conor McGregor is less than a month away. On Saturday, Aug. 26, the two fighting titans will square off in the ring.

Many fight experts are expecting a decisive victory for Mayweather while many Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fans think McGregor has a fighting chance, pun intended. This reporter thinks this is going to be the easiest fight in Mayweather's career because of McGregor's lack of experience.

Mayweather is an undefeated champion with a record of 49-0, tying Rocky Marciano for the best boxing record of all time. He has faced off against many of the great boxers of this era and has beaten them all.

McGregor is a mixed martial artist (MMA) who has never had a professional boxing fight. For him to think he can step in the ring with the pound-forpound best boxer of our generation is rather amusing.

Mayweather has beaten the likes of Diego Corrales, Arturo Gatti, Zab Judah, Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley and Manny Pacquiao, just to name a few. All of those boxers held a world title at some point in their careers and are widely regarded as some of the greats in the light and middleweight divisions.

The skill set needed to be successful in both disciplines are somewhat similar as MMA involves boxing, but that is not the main component as submissions, take downs and kicks are pivotal as well.

But with different glove sizes and not facing top notch boxers in every match, McGregor is at a decided disadvantage.

Mayweather, on the other hand, has been doing this for over 30 years, so this fight is another day at the office for him.

Don't get me wrong; McGregor by all accounts is a talented boxer for an MMA fighter, but a novice boxer has no shot at defeating a legend. I am not sure what the major motivation is for both fighters in this match. Is it money, notoriety or bragging rights?

I wonder why Mayweather would take this fight because it seems to be a lose-lose situation outside of the monetary aspect. If he wins its because he was supposed to, but if he loses, well, I don't think he wants to think of the ramifications of that thought, which puts all the pressure on him.

For McGregor, he is coming into the fight knowing he is the underdog. As the fighter with little to no boxing experience taking on one of the all-time greats, he has little to no pressure on him. I understand him taking this fight, as it has grown his brand to a larger demographic along with giving him a $100 million payday.

Win-win if you ask me.

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Game and school supply giveaway linked AUGUST 10, 2017

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The summer league basketball games in cooperation with the skills and drills camp at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center has helped the youth work on their games all summer. To showcase their skills in front of family and friends, the center held its All-Star game for the 10-13 age group on Friday, Aug. 4, along with giving away school supplies and backpacks to prepare the students for the upcoming school year.

The teams were divided into an East versus West format similar to the NBA All-Star game. The West jumped on the East early with an 8-0 lead and looked to set the tone early. The East fought back and kept the game close throughout the first half. At the half the West held a slim 15-9 lead.

The East came out of the half on fire from three-point range. They were able to tie the game up at 20. The game continued to be a close one well into the second half.

With less than 15 seconds in the game, the East tied the game up at 30. With one last chance, the West hurried the ball down the court and threw up a wild shot and off the rebound a West player heaved a last second three-pointer that went in to win the game 33-30.

“It wasn't just one player, all of the players played effective and we came out with the victory,” said West head coach Brittany Ward. “I think it was a great opportunity to guide players from other teams that have seen me

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The West All-Star player drives to the basket and shoots a runner.

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The Late Night Basketball League at the 14th Street Community Center has been a staple in the community for nearly three decades. From its predecessors, the Big Apple league and the Barn Burner league, the Late Night league continues to allow adults to showcase

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their skills on the court for the people of the city.

Louis Lowery Jr., assistant supervisor of 14th Street, said he is honoring this season’s league to the late Hansel Hentz, who he says was instrumental in developing basketball at the community center.

Lowery says that Hentz helped keep the league organized throughout his time working at the center.

“I wanted to dedicate this league to honor him [Hentz] for everything he has done for the city of Winston-Salem and the Recreation and Parks Department,” Lowery said.

“I think he started back in the ’70s, so he was around for a long time doing a lot of good things for the kids and the community.”

Lowery said former Recreation And Parks Department employee Bill English started the Big Apple league because it was a playground style of

A player dives for a loose ball in the Late Night Basketball League from 14th Street. basketball that was played at Skyland Recreation Center and 14th Street.

According to Lowery, he himself played in many of the summer leagues during his time in college. He says he can remember when the Big Apple and the Barn Burner leagues

were being played and the enormous crowds they drew each game.

“All of the local talent had teams in these leagues, and it was big in the community,” he went on to say.

“14th Street seemed to be the place to house the summer leagues. If the games

weren't played outdoors they were generally at 14th Street.”

In the latter part of the ’70s and early part of the ’80s, many of the recreation centers stayed open until midnight, giving the centers ample time to play their summer league games

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there. Lowery says they wanted to hold their league games at night to get some of the young men off the streets and in the gym playing basketball.

Robert Little was the director of 14th Street during the time the Late Night

Next Level Track Club excels at national meets

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The Next Level Track Club is living up to its name. The athletes are stepping up to the next level by competing at a national level and coming home with multiple medals. Recently a few of the athletes competed in two national meets: the USA Track & Field Junior Olympic National Championship and the AAU Club National

Championships.

The AAU Club National Championships were held at the ESPN sports complex in Orlando, Florida. Next Level had seven athletes compete at the event.

Jamon Simes, Derrick Reid, Aiden Gaddy and Chance Orie competed in the 4x400 meter relay for the 9-10 age group in which they finished fourth overall, running a time of 4:31.00.

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The Next Level Track Club athletes from left to right are (front row): Jamon Simes, Derrick Reid, Aiden Gaddy and Chance Orie, (back row) Madison Perry, Terrell Robinson Jr. and Mariah Perry.

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coach and lead them to the win. I'm very proud of my team.”

Fareed Rahmaan, head coach of the East team, said, “I think my team played well. These AllStar games are for fun and my team competed really hard. We lost a tough one but we fought all the way until the end. Toward the end of the game, I told them it wasn't over and continue to fight. We sped the game up and they started turning the ball over, which gave us the opportunity to get back into the game, unfortunately we came up just short.”

Along with having the All-Star game, the community center also gave away free lunches and school supplies for the kids.

Parents and children from all over the surrounding neighborhoods poured into Carl Russell to take advantage of this opportunity.

Ben Piggott, Carl H.

Russell director, said the All-Star game was like a “carrot” to get the parents in the door to receive the school supplies for the kids.

“I feel like the kids were really excited because their parents were there,” said Piggott. “They had a good time and enjoyed themselves and something like this is good for the community. You see it’s jam packed with people so I think it was very successful on that end.”

“You have people from all across the city in this line,” Piggott continued. “I think what we are looking at now is showing kids that education is important. I am so happy for our sponsors to give back to us with their hard earned time and effort.”

Piggott said he wanted to thank his many sponsors for giving their donations and money in the back to school giveaway, including the Winston-Salem

School supplies are given away at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center during its All-Star game.

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Recreation and Parks Department, Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship

The Team Nothing player gets his shot blocked by two Team No Idea players.

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league started up in the early 1980s. The league ran prosperously for over two decades until 10 years ago, when it somewhat died out due to other leagues popping up in the area. The league went away but a few years back, Lowery said he “couldn't let it die like this” and brought it back.

Lowery said when he brought the league back, the gym was packed to capacity and beyond with people having to stand along the walls because there was no seating avail-

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pressure him and hit as hard as he can. I beg to differ, as a few fighters have tried the mauling approach in fighting Mayweather but they have all failed. Mayweather is able to adapt to many fighting styles that people have thrown at him over the years as evident by his 49-0 record.

McGregor is the bigger fighter and bigger fighters have had some limited success against Mayweather in the past. Yes, McGregor does have above average

able.

“It was nothing like those games because the history is still rich in this league,” he said. “The name Late Night and the crowds you see are very unique.”

This year the league had 10 total teams. They are currently in the semifinal round of the playoffs.

The playoff games are being played at the Hanes Hosiery Community Center to allow for a bigger crowd to come in and watch.

In the first semi-final game taking place on Thursday, Nothing Easy took on No Idea for a chance to play in the championship game. The game was a back and forth tug of war all day long.

Whenever one team tried to run away with the game, their opponents would fight back with a run of

punching power but hitting Mayweather is going to be his biggest obstacle.

Mayweather is known as one of, if not the best defensive fighters of all time. He has an innate knack for getting out of harms way before too much damage is inflicted.

I expect this fight to be over before it really starts.

I have a feeling from all of the trash talk McGregor has done in the fight build up Mayweather will toy with McGregor for a few rounds to inflict some damage before dispatching him. I would not be surprised if a knockout happens in round 7 or 8, hon-

estly.

One thing Mayweather cannot do is to underestimate his opponent. The chances of that are slim to none, as I think he wants the all time record of most victories without a defeat.

But does McGregor have one punch knockout power with 8-ounce gloves? This should be an interesting spectacle but do not expect to see a boxing showcase.

Be prepared for a glorified sparring session where Mayweather exposes all of McGregor's weaknesses because boxing is known as the “sweet science” for a reason.

For Lowery, the importance of bringing the league back was because it was “a good thing,” he says. He says the environment reminded him of big time high school basketball. He also credits the fans of the league for helping to bring it back because they continuously called the center asking for the league to come back.

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their own. In the end, Nothing Easy was too tough to handle, winning the game 70-63.

The second game between the Block Boyz and Winston Truth was very similar to the first, with the score being tight the whole way.

Both teams were lighting it up

Center staff, Jerry Thornton, Carl H. Russell Sittercise Class, Skills and

from outside the arc, hoisting up three-point shots at every turn. Winston Truth hung on to a hard-fought win and will play Nothing Easy in the championship game.

Lowery says he hopes this league can continue to positively impact the community by giving the

Drills Clinic, Jovon Scipio and family and Joyce Dobson.

Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

young men who are playing and watching the game something constructive to do.

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The kids in the William G. White summer camp enjoy their Happy Meals donated by McDonald’s.

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McDonald’s of the Triad donated food for 110 children at the William G. White Summer Day Camp at the YMCA of Northwest N.C. in Winston-Salem with the delivery of a Happy Meal lunch for each one as part of the 2017 “Buy One Share One Happy Meal Campaign.”

The children spent their lunch hour enjoying their meals and socializing with Ronald McDonald, who made a surprise guest appearance.

This is the third year that McDonald’s of the Triad has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina to address food insecurity needs of the local community, which elevate during the summer months.

For every Happy Meal purchased on Mondays during the month of June, a Happy Meal, in turn, was allocated to a child in need at one of 27 summer meal sites spon-

sored by Second Harvest Food Bank.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N.C. is the leading hunger-relief organization for an 18-county service area. In partnership with more than 400 local food assistance programs (food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and special feeding programs for children and seniors), Second Harvest Food Bank works to address immediate needs for food assistance and pursues an end to hunger through outreach, education and advocacy.

Collectively, its network is a source of food and hope for nearly 300,000 neighbors in need each year, including 100,000 children. Special Second Harvest Food Bank programs include initiatives to combat childhood hunger; the Triad Community Kitchen culinary job training program; Nutrition Education Services and others.

As a result of the campaign’s success, McDonald’s restaurants in the Triad are collectively distributing

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Aryanah Scales of Winston-Salem came in second place in the statewide Jr. Miss OES Queen Pageant.

Winston-Salem girl wins OES honor

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Aryanah Scales came in second place in the North Carolina Jr. Miss OES Queen Pageant at the Annual Youth Assemblage in Raleigh on July 22.

Aryanah represented the Western Region of North Carolina.

This Pageant is held annually to raise money for scholarships for Order of Eastern Star (OES) youth. This year, the four contestants raised over $15,000.

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Head coach Buddy Hayes says he had a good feeling about the relay team prior to going to Florida. He thought if they did what they had done all year, they would perform well.

“We thought all along that they would medal because their times were competitive all season,” said Hayes. “They were pretty consistent all season, having one of the 10 best times all year.”

Coach Anthony Sims added, “We always had medal expectations because we knew how well they could perform. The kids were all calm and did well, especially with this being the first time they have run against this type of competition.

The young men on the relay team were ecstatic about their performance at the meet. They said they were confident in their ability and thought they would place well.

Gaddy said he was

Aryanah is a member of Mary L. Fair Gleaner Branch #137 in Winston-Salem, which is the female youth group of Sisters of Bivouac Chapter #530 Order of the Eastern Star. She is a rising 10th grader at Atkins High School and she attends United Metropolitan Baptist Church.

“The entire Western Region thanks everyone for their support on this endeavor to support Aryanah Scales and our youth,” officials said in a news release.

happy and a little surprised at the same time about where they finished at the meet. Simes says he was so excited his team did so well because this was the first year the team has run together.

The parents were so proud of the young men for their hard work that paid off with a fourth-place finish.

“We were fired up and excited,” said Gerard Orie, father of Chance Orie.

“We were extremely proud of where they finished, especially considering the level of competition they were running against. I was telling the coaches I have never seen anyone that works as hard as Next Level works. I credit the work they did in practice to the results they had down there.”

Terrell Robinson Jr. is a sprinter with Next Level and is fairly new to running track. He progressed tremendously from the beginning of the year until the national meet. He competed in the 200 and 400 meter dash, finishing

fifth in the 400 meter dash and sixth in the 200 meter dash.

“My season was tough because I started running middle school track in March and this is my first year running,” Robinson said. “I didn't want to run at first and almost quit but my mom and dad told me not to. I kept pushing through and was able to make it to Florida. I was nervous but when I got on the track, I just let loose. I was amazed with where I finished because I didn't expect to get this far in my first year.”

Also competing at the national meet were Madison Perry, who finished third in the triple jump and Mariah Perry, who finished third in the 60 meter hurdles.

The University of Kansas hosted the USA Track and Field Junior Olympic National Championships.

Next Level had several athletes competing in the championship meet, such as Victor Davidson III, Jada Golden and Aiden Gaddy.

35,944 Happy Meals, with a monetary value of more than $125,000, to local children this summer in Forsyth and the following counties: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin.

These McDonald’s Happy Meals allow children access to a fresh and well-rounded meal – something they may not get otherwise. Each Happy Meal consists of an entrée choice of Chicken Mcnuggets, a cheeseburger or a hamburger and a toy. Each meal is also customizable with two side items, including yogurt, and fat-free chocolate milk, low-fat white milk or apple juice.

There are 91 McDonald’s restaurants in the Triad, including Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties. The restaurants are owned and operated by 23 local entrepreneurs.

North Carolina Central University surpasses $7.2 million mark with annual giving campaign

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DURHAM — North Carolina Central University (NCCU) exceeded its $7.2 million goal for the 2016-17 annual giving campaign.

NCCU completed the fundraising program with gifts and commitments totaling about $7,235,834. More than 7,000 contributed to the campaign, including 564 first-time donors to the university.

The $7.23 million included a $1 million planned gift from the estate of Jill Hamilton, wife of NCCU Board of Trustee Chairman George Hamilton. The future bequest will benefit the university’s new School of Business.

For NCCU students, successful fundraising means wider availability for need-based financial aid and scholarships.

The contributions will also be used to support faculty needs and research efforts.

“Thanks to our generous contributors, NCCU continues to advance in providing high quality education to students,” said NCCU Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D. “Every gift makes a difference in the lives of students and expands the impact of this great university on the world.”

NCCU received more than $2.5 million of the $7.23 contributed by 3,913 alumni, who responded generously to the ongoing “Every Eagle. Every Year.” initiative during the fiscal year that ended June 30. Many of the new donors were

millennial graduates, with alumni graduating in 2000 or later comprising nearly 40 percent of all contributors – a 20-percent increase over fiscal year 2015-2016.

“A successful fundraising year is always exciting, especially one that includes new donors,” said Harriet Frink Davis, Ph.D., vice chancellor for Institutional Advancement.

“NCCU’s culture of philanthropy is continuously developing. The continued success of NCCU’s annual giving campaign is the result of the Akinleye commitment and generosity of our alumni and supporters.”

North Carolina Central University prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace. Consistently ranked as a top Historically Black College or University, NCCU offers flagship programs in the sciences, education, law, business, nursing and the arts. Founded in 1910, NCCU remains committed to diversity in and access to higher education. Our alumni excel in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.

For more information, visit www.nccu.edu.

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Fryar inducted into education honor society Sharon Fryar Height, the daughter of the late Rev. Willie Thomas Fryar and Rosa Bailey Fryar, was inducted into Xi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi at the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on July 24. Individuals are invited to membership in this largest of education honor societies on the basis of high academic achievement, worthy ideals and evidence of leadership attributes. Kappa Delta Pi was founded in 1911, while Xi Chapter was established in 1922. Internationally, KDP has over 400 chapters and 57, 000 members.

Northwest Middle School student competes in National STAR Event Competition More than 7,500 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members, advisers, alumni, and guests from across the country gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2017 National Leadership Conference. The meeting provided Northwest Middle FCCLA members with the opportunity to attend leadership and program training, hear national speakers, meet the National Executive Council, explore colleges and careers, and impact a city with the Unlimited Possibilities of FCCLA. DeMyah Griffin at Northwest Middle School, Winston-Salem, was among the members and took part in STAR Event competitions at the conference.

FCCLA’s STAR Events are based on the belief that every student is a winner. Competition, evaluation, and recognition all stress cooperation as the basis of success. Throughout the year, FCCLA members tackle issues such as teen violence prevention, traffic safety, family issues, career exploration, and much more.

Expanded Clinical Services announced at Wilkes Medical Center Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center announced plans to expand clinical services at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Wilkes Medical Center during a celebration and official welcome for hospital employees and town leaders.

Wake Forest Baptist began its initial 30-year lease of Wilkes Medical Center at the beginning of this last month after officially completing the agreement with the Town of North Wilkesboro.

Horizons welcomes new CEO On June 1, Richard Anderson arrived on the Horizons campus armed with decades of experience and a strong determination to merge the agency’s historic past with a focused future for its residents and surrounding communities.

Anderson has spent most of his career providing leadership at agencies that provide care for developmentally challenged individuals needing residential care. He says Horizons’ top priority will be providing quality care for the medically fragile individuals requiring 24-hour care. Part of that, he says, will also include becoming more engaged with the overall communities around the agency. Horizons Residential Care Center grew from the Old Memorial Industrial School, a home for black orphans from across the state. Horizons operates two homes: HorizonsArches, which hosts 10 adults, and Horizons-Atrium that hosts 30 residents, 22 of whom are children who attend an on-campus school that is an extension of Forsyth County School System. Residents live with profound intellectual and developmental disabilities that are accompanied by significant physical health challenges.

Wake Forest Baptist provides free back-toschool guide to help keep student athletes healthy With the beginning of the school fall sports season right around the corner, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is providing a free booklet full of nutrition, conditioning and recovery tips, designed to help keep student athletes healthy and injury-free. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of concussion, avoiding heatrelated illness and the importance of having certified athletic trainers at practices and games are all topics covered in the guide.

The guide also offers information about Wake Forest Baptist’s athletic trainer program in which this fall the Medical Center begins its second year providing certified athletic trainers for every high school in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system.

Offering a wide range of nutrition, injury prevention and treatment programs for athletes, and lifesaving education and training for coaches, the athletic trainers attend practices and stand ready to help from the sidelines at games. As part of a mission to find ways to help keep young athletes safer, Wake Forest Baptist is also pioneering leading-edge research to evaluate head impacts in youth and high school sports.

The free guide will be available at various Wake Forest Baptist and community events this fall and is available now for download at wakehealth.edu/Certified-Athletic-Trainer-Program/.

Wake Forest student gains hands-on research experience at NIH Emma Butturini, a junior biology major at Wake Forest University has been working at the National Institute of Health this summer as an Amgen Scholar, conducting research under world-renowned faculty mentors.

She is one of nearly 350 students globally accepted to the program from over 5,600 applicants. The program partners with 17 leading educational and research institutions across the U.S., Europe, and Japan to host scholars in research labs. Butturini, who is from Sarasota, Fla., has been at the National Institute of Nursing Research analyzing vesicular pathways in overweight versus normal weight participants using nanoparticle tracking analysis.

After graduation, Butturini hopes to serve in the Peace Corps before pursuing a master's in public health.

For more information about Amgen Scholars, visit www.AmgenScholars.com.

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Community Calendar

Today, Aug. 10 & 31—Board of Equalization Meeting The 2017 Board of Equalization and Review will meet on Thursdays Aug. 10 and 31 at 3 p.m. in the Board of Equalization and Review room, located on the first floor of the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 North Chestnut St., WinstonSalem.

Today, Aug. 10 – National S’mores Day Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont will host a National S’mores Day on Aug. 10 at the Triad Service Center, 8818 W. Market Street, Colfax, N.C., from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. There will be S’mores, games, activities and more! This event is free and open to the public.

Today, Aug. 10-13 – International Convention Market America/SHOP.COM, the North Carolina-based internet retailing powerhouse, will host its annual International Convention in its hometown of Greensboro, at the Greensboro Coliseum on Aug. 10-13 The event will host approximately 25,000 entrepreneurs from around the world – only this year they will be celebrating 25 years of entrepreneurial success.

Today, Aug. 10-26 —10th SummerFest Music Carolina SummerFest (formerly the Carolina Summer Music Festival) celebrates its tenth season in Winston-Salem with an exciting array of concerts from Aug. 10-26.

Tickets for all Music Carolina SummerFest concerts besides those at Muddy Creek Music Hall can be purchased at musiccarolina.org after July 1, and remain extremely affordable, ranging from $5 to $24 with all fees and taxes included in the price. For additional information, visit musiccarolina.org.

Today, Aug. 10 & 12 – 14th Street Reunion 14th Street School Alumni are having their meeting Thursday, Aug. 10th, at 14th Street Recreation Center at 6 pm. Saturday, Aug. 12 all are invited to the exciting Annual Reunion, from 12-4 p.m. at the 14th Street Recreation Center Gym. There will be fun, food and fellowship. Contact Alfred Harvey President @ 336-414-9241, for more information.

Now – Aug. 13 – Ice Cream and Taco Trucks Walmart will be bringing an ice cream truck and a taco truck to various city pools through Aug. 13. Both the ice cream and tacos are free. The schedule is: Saturday, Aug. 12: Tacos at Polo Pool from noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 13: Tacos at Kimberley Park Pool, 620 Burton Street, from 2 to 6 p.m.

For complete information about city aquatics programs go to WePlay.ws.

Now-Aug. 22 – Summer Kids Flicks series Southern Theatres will offer a Summer Kids Flicks series – a community outreach program designed to help families with out of school kids find fun, affordable entertainment during the summer months.

The Winston-Salem Grand 18, 5601 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, will carry the movies.

Summer Schedule: 8/15/2017 8/16/2017 The Lego Movie 8/22/2017 8/23/2017 Lego Batman

Aug. 11 — Marguerite’s Coffee House Marguerite’s Coffee House, a free monthly open mic event, will be held on Aug. 11 from 7-9 p.m. This month features artist Julian Charles, a photographer, musician, and environmental activist who recently settled in North Carolina from New Zealand. Performers of all kinds are invited to contribute solo acts and participate in a group jam and audience sing-along. A light supper is provided (participants are welcome to bring appetizers and desserts).

Contact coffeehouse@uufws.org for information.

Aug. 11 – School Supply Giveaway Starting at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, The Winston-Salem Police Department and Winston-Salem Police Foundation are sponsoring a School Supply Giveaway at four locations: *Winston Mutual Building, 1225 East 5th St. *District 1 Police Station, 7836 North Point Blvd. *District 2 Police Station, 1539 Waughtown St. *District 3 Police Station, 2393

Winterhaven Lane Supplies are limited. One bag per child in attendance will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Aug. 11-12 & 27 — Sock Sale Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 630 N. Patterson Ave., will have a semi-annual Sock Sale on Aug. 11 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), Aug. 12 (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) and Aug. 27 (8 a.m.-1 p.m.). There will be a huge selection of packaged first quality socks. All socks are $1 a pair – Dickies / Dockers / Saucony / Nautica.

Special discounts for multiple quantities purchased. Sponsored by Goler Memorial Parent Body Missionary Society. Proceeds to help with charitable work in the community. For more information, call (336) 529-2928 or e-mail gphifer@roycetoo.com.

Aug. 12 — Film Screening The Friends Group of Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, Action4Now, Inc. and Kent University will hold a documentary viewing of the film “Birth of a Nation.” The event will be held at the Malloy Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 7th St., on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 1- 4 p.m. The movie will be moderated by Yusef Suggs El. Refreshments and light snack will be provided.

Aug. 12 — Annual Picnic Vigils for Healing will have its annual picnic for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide on Saturday, Aug. 12. The picnic will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Reynolds Park Shelter #4 (behind the Reynolds Park Recreation Center) at 2450 Reynolds Park Road.

The picnic is free. There will be games, prizes and splash pads. For more information, contact Gwen White 336-788-5459.

Aug. 12 — Singing Competition IFB Solutions will host its third season of Blind Idol on Saturday, Aug 12 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The competition will take place at Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive NW, WinstonSalem. Admission is $5 and open to the public. Complete details available at www.blindidol.com.

Aug. 12 – Carport sale FlackHunt Antique and Vintage Jewelry Collection 2nd Carport Sale, at 3380 Country Club Road, Winston Salem, with hundreds of new additions, on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Added are nice bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces, sets, hats, purses, lamps, vases, jewelry boxes vanities, collectables, scarfs, ties, cufflinks and much more, from $1 to $20.

Aug. 12 – A.H. Anderson Class of 1968 The Anderson Class of 1968 will be meeting every second Saturday monthly at Forsyth Seaford Café’ at 6 p.m. to continue to plan for its 50th Class Reunion to be held in 2018.

For more information, please contact Laura Hayes Allen at 336-624-8516 or Reggie Moore at 336-671-7154.

Aug. 12 & 26— Cemetery Cleanup The Happy Hills cemetery cleanup days will be on Aug. 12 and 26 from 8 -10:30 a.m. Please bring gloves and water bottles and wear sturdy shoes (not flip flops or shorts). The cemetery is located at 888 Willow St., Winston-Salem.

Aug. 14-15 & 17 – Youth Choir Auditions The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus invites children 3rd-12th grade to audition for the 2017-2018 season, which begins on Aug. 28.

Auditions will be held on Monday, Aug. 14, Tuesday, Aug. 15 and Thursday, Aug. 17. For more information and to schedule your audition time, go to www.wsyouthchorus.org or contact our office at 336-7030001.

Aug. 14-17 – Customer Appreciation K&W Cafeterias, Inc., based in Winston-Salem, is celebrating its 80th year of operation in 2017. From Aug. 14 -17, K&W will show their appreciation for their customers with prizes daily and a specially discounted price on K&W’s scratch-made food on Customer Appreciation Day, Thursday, Aug. 17. Throughout the week, customers can enter to win the Grand Prize - a full service catering for up to 80 people. *Aug. 14 - all locations will give away 5 gift cards valued at $19.37 each. *Aug. 15 - all locations will give away 2 Build-A-Meals for 8. *Aug. 16 - all locations will give

away 5 gift cards valued at $100 each and all desserts are just .80 cents. *Aug. 17- K&W’s annual Customer Appreciation Day featuring a meal (entrée, 2 vegetables, bread, and beverage) for $6.49.

Aug. 15 – Coffee with a Cop Join neighbors and deputies for coffee and conversation at the Chickfil-A, 2551 Lewisville Clemmons Road, on Aug. 15 from 9-10:30 a.m.

The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between deputies and the citizens they serve by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the deputies.

Aug. 15 & Sept. 19 – Franchise Seminar CHARLOTTE — 7-Eleven® invites entrepreneurs to learn about business opportunities at Franchise Seminar. The world’s largest convenience retailer will hold a seminar at the 7-Eleven Regional Office, located at 5600 77 Center Drive, Suite 320, Charlotte, N.C. 28217, from 5 to 7 p.m. Sign up at http://franchise.7-eleven.com/franchise-opportunities/Charlotte-2687.

Upcoming seminars will be held at the same location on Aug. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m., and on Sept. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. More information on 7Eleven franchising opportunities, including a list of available stores, is available at www.Franchise.7Eleven.com.

Aug. 16 – Horticultural Class Forsyth County Cooperative Extension will host “Horticultural Therapy for Special Populations,” an adult education class at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park on Aug. 16 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The class will be held at 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons, NC 27012. The class is FREE but registration required: coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or 336-703-2850, no earlier than two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Aug. 16-19 – Mega Warehouse Sale HanesBrands, the world’s biggest basic apparel company, will hold its annual community clearance sale in the Education Building at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Aug. 16 – Aug. 19, accessible only by entering the parking lot through gate 5 on Deacon Boulevard. Payment options will include cash, debit cards, and Visa or MasterCard credit cards only.

Personal checks will not be accepted.

No sales prior to starting hours. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sale hours are: Aug. 16 -10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Aug. 17 -10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Aug. 18 -10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Aug. 19 -10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Now - Sept. 7 – Caregiver Classes Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes will host 6-week classes for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. One class will take place on Wednesdays, July 12-Aug. 16, 46 p.m., at The SECU Family House, 1970 Baldwin Lane, Winston-Salem.

A second class will be held on Thursdays, Aug. 3-Sept. 7, 4-6 p.m., at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem. There is no charge, but donations are accepted.

Registration is required. To register or get information, call Linda Lewis at 336-748-0217.

Aug. 18 – Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern The exhibition opens at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, its only Southern venue, Aug. 18. Admission will be based on timed entry tickets purchased in advance, and several entry times are available for each day. The museum will extend its hours until 8 p.m. each Thursday of the exhibition to accommodate visitors. Admission tickets also include Reynolda House’s collection on view throughout the historic house, and access to Reynolda’s gardens, trails and greenspace. Tickets are available online at reynoldahouse.org/livingmodern.

Tickets are $18 for adults, plus North Carolina Sales Tax. Admission is free for children, students with identification and members of the military, but advance reservation of these tickets online is also strongly encouraged.

Aug. 18 – Registration Deadline The Village of Clemmons will be offering free classes on how your government works. The classes will be held on Tuesday nights, Sept. 5, 12 and 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. Classes See Com. Cal. on B7

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Called to Break Down Barriers Lesson Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

By the end of this lesson, we will *See clearly how God breaks down barriers of the gospel. *Learn that God will eliminate barriers of any sort when He is reaching out to a person. *Confirm that we should speak of the Lord regardless of perceived barriers.

Background: The time is A.D. 32 and takes place between Jerusalem and Gaza. First, note that the Philip here is one of the seven chosen to attend the daily needs and function of the church, because of his integrity and obedience to the Holy Spirit. Persecution in Jerusalem led Philip to Samaria, where he was an evangelist whose preaching invoked miraculous signs from God and reached people from diverse walks of life. The leading of the Holy Spirit is what prompts our lesson today on a desert road.

Lesson: Philip is instructed by an angel of the Lord to go to a desert road leading to Gaza and he does so (verse 26). On that road was an “Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians.” As a eunuch he was denied access to the temple and the opportunity to convert to Judaism. His intent to worship, however, was evident from his travel from such a distance to do so (verse 27). Realizing the importance of seeking God through the Scriptures, he was reading “aloud” in his chariot from Isaiah (verse 28). Now the Spirit reveals to Philip why he was on a desert road: “Go up and join this chariot” (verse 29). Being obedient to the Spirit, Philip runs up to the man (I imagined him trotting along side the moving chariot) and asks if he understands what he is reading (verse 30). His response is Philip opening to share the message of the Gospel, “Well, how could I, unless someone guides me?”

Philip’s overture prompted a response and an invitation (verse 31). The man had been reading Isaiah 53:7, 8 (verses 32, 33). He was uncertain as to whom the prophet was referring. Was it all of Israel, Isaiah himself, or the messiah (verse 34)? Philip took it from there and preached Jesus to the eunuch (verse 35). Surely Baptism was a part of Philip’s message because as soon as they came to water, the Ethiopian was ready to take the plunge, “Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?”(verse 36). The obvious response is “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God”(verse 37). The eunuch then orders the chariot stopped (Philip is now riding), he and Philip go into the water and the eunuch is baptized (verse 38). Having completed his desert road task, “the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away” (verse 39). Philip found himself 20 miles away at Azotus and the Ethiopian went on his way rejoicing.

(The Mac Arthur Study Bible, UMI Annual Commentary 20162017 and “Christian Life Series,” UGP).

For Your Consideration: Reading the Scriptures is admirable, but reading with understanding is desirable.

God speaks to us through His Word. The Ethiopian realized he needed help to understand and God sent it. Do we admit and submit?

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Aug. 11-20 Annual convention Bishop Claude C. Turner and Mrs. Virginia Turner of Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance (CHCOGD) invites all for the 29th annual convention on Aug. 11-20.

The focus is “God’s Plan for the Family” – Jeremiah 29:11-14. Events start Friday night, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. with the Family Seminar “The Blended Family and Adoption.” On Sunday, Aug. 13 at 11 a.m., Bishop Claude C. Turner will deliver the message.

On Saturday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m., Drama Ministry production “HELL is REAL.” Closing out the convention, Sunday, Aug. 20 at 11 a.m., Thomas L. Page, Ph.D. will be the speaker and at the evening service at 3 p.m., Bishop Claude C. Turner is the speaker. Come out and be enriched at 4951 Manning Street, Winston Salem.

Aug. 11-12 Social justice symposium An intergenerational group of faith leaders will be hosting a Social Justice Symposium titled "Dikaiosune" on Aug. 11-12 at Carver Road Church of Christ. The

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Fitness class grooves to gospel music while working out

The ladies in the Gospel Groove class workout front and center with the class leader Sharon Cunningham.

Photos by Timothy Ramsey

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Sharon Cunningham's fitness classes during the National Black Theatre Festival uses gospel music as an inspirational tool for the participants.

Hundreds of workout plans are geared toward every demographic.

Sharon Cunningham of UFit 2 Health and Wellness nonprofit gears her workouts around gospel music.

She held a two-day “Gospel Groove” workout event during the National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) at the Benton Convention Center last Thursday and Friday morn-

ing.

Cunningham has been doing these workouts during the NBTF since 1993.

She says she holds these classes in memory of a friend who passed away and was very close to Sylvia and Larry Hamlin of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company.

She says the reason for incorporating gospel music into her workouts is because “that's who I am.”

She said gospel music heals, lifts and elevates

‘How I Got Over’ offers rousing church service The cast of “How I Got Over: A Gospel Musical” electrifies the crowd.

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symposium begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening, and continues on Saturday with a full day of programming beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 12 Annual community health fair Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ, at 3435 Carver School Road, will host the 5th annual Dr. Harvey H. Allen Sr. Community Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, celebrates the more than four decades of medical service to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County community, around the state and beyond. If you have questions or need more information about this fun family event, call 336-744-0048.

Aug. 12 Back-to-school rally and health fair Goler Metropolitan is sponsoring a Back to School Rally and Health Fair on Aug. 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

School supplies will be given away. There will be screenings for many health issues. All students wishing

when you listen to it.

“I am a music lover, period, but gospel music his like survival and it's something our ancestors survived on,” she said. “It was a time when they couldn't do anything but sing, and that kept them going. It keeps you going, and I play certain songs to show people you need to put God on any music.”

The class is a lowimpact workout class with constant movement, elevat-

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WBTT Photos by Don Daly

BY BRIDGET ELAM FOR THE CHRONICLE

As part of the festivities of the National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF), “How I Got Over: A Gospel Musical” was performed at the Arts Council Theatre on Aug. 25.

The musical, performed by the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, was created to pay homage and celebrate the pioneers of traditional gospel music, Mahalia Jackson, See Over on B6

to receive a backpack with school supplies, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and attend 3 presentations. We are encouraging the public to join us on the church grounds. We are located at 1435 East Fourth Street in Winston Salem. Rev. Johnny L. Ruff is the pastor of Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church.

Aug. 12 Vacation Bible School St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1840 Butler St. in Winston-Salem, will have a one-day Vacation Bible School on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the church. All are invited to attend.

Aug. 12 Bishop ordination ceremony JC Hash Ministerial Alliance will host a Bishop Ordination Ceremony for nine pastors on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. It will be held at St. Peter’s World Outreach Center, Inc., 3683 Old Lexington Road, Winston Salem.

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The choir sang hymns during the afternoon service of the homecoming and revival at Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church.

Photos by Timothy Ramsey

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church has been around for well over 100 years.

This past Sunday, the church held a special afternoon service kicking off its Homecoming and Revival, which lasted from Aug. 69.

The special guest speaker for the afternoon service was the Rev. Dairl

Scott Jr., pastor of Center Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, out of Tobaccoville.

Other A.M.E. churches from around the area also helped Bethania celebrate.

The service was filled with laughter, beautiful singing, and an inspirational message from Scott.

His message about “A Beautiful Church” was telling those in attendance to not be the reason your

church does not prosper.

He mentioned things that would make a church “beautiful” and how to not become an “ugly church.”

“I try to preach series of sermons but when I go to revival, my own devotional time inspires what the Lord will lead me to preach,” said Scott when asked about his sermon.

“My main message to everyone was to not just go to church but to be the

church.”

“I have been in church all my life and I just have a zeal for God,” he continued. “It's not that I'm qualified or anything like that. I guess its just my zeal and passion that God uses to make me look better than I am.”

The Rev. Dr. Karen Roberts Miller, senior pastor of Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church, says she is

Following the workout, the ladies formed a circle to have a final prayer before leaving.

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ing the heart rates of the participants. This is a perfect class for individuals with limitations because of bad knees, hips, ankles or feet.

The women in the class seemed to be highly entertained and enjoyed their experiences. Some were first-timers and others were Gospel Groove veterans.

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“Sharon is a friend of mine and I wanted to come out and support her,” said Cheri Evans, a workout participant. “I think exercise is a great way to start the morning, and she is always high energy, which makes for a good workout.”

Harriette Dudley added, “Every time I come to the festival, I look for Sharon Cunningham and I come. I don't feel like I get a workout until I

come here every other year. It's uplifting, energetic and there is sisterhood. I really enjoy the music as well.”

Winona HollisHauge says she decided to attend the class because she heard that there was a gospel component to the workout.

“I got up this morning because I wanted to get my praise on to be healthy and exercise,” she

said. “The spirit came into this room and blessed us so we could keep our heart rates up and blood pressure down so we could exercise with women of faith. I enjoyed the camaraderie, the Christian spirit and just being a part of the National Black Theatre Festival and all of the glory it brings.”

Cheri Ertha said she feels the AfricanAmerican community

since before we were on boats crossing the water,” said Nate Jacobs, founder and artistic director of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. “I hope when they leave, they leave with a sense of this history and be able to use it as we advance.”

With few speaking parts, the musical selections tied the narrative of the musical together, causing audiences to feel like it was more than a musical but an experience.

“This is the best musical I have ever seen,” said Chester Leverette, a Lexington, N.C., native.

“The singers were very anointed and it carried the story right along. I did not just watch a musical; I experienced a moment.”

Actor/vocalist Brian L. Boyd takes center stage.

WBTT Photos by Don Daly

During the performance on Friday, Aug. 4, the crowd sung along with cast members and even shouted “Amen” at times. It was reminiscent of old time, foot stomping church revivals.

“It was pleasing to my eyes, ears and heart,” said Connie Greene, an Ohio resident who has attended the National Black Theatre the last three years. “It brought me back to my grandmother’s time.”

And that’s just the message Jacobs says he wanted the musical to convey. “I hope the people would reach back and see that gospel music has been the way that our grandparents got through the pressures and disappointments of life. Gospel music is truly

The Rev. Dairl Scott Jr., pastor of Center Grove A.M.E. Zion Church in Tobaccoville, delivered the sermon this past Sunday.

to be the church that He wants us to be.”

“As the preacher preached today we want to be a beautiful church that goes outside the walls and tends to the needs of the people. We will continue to make sure we examine ourselves first before we examine others.”

Roberts Miller says the word that was preached by Rev. Scott was a message to her to examine herself to make sure Bethania was in fact a beautiful church.

She said she thanks and praised God for the message delivered through Scott.

The speakers for the evening services were the Rev. Richard K. Watts Jr., pastor of Rickards Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church; the Rev. Dr. Calvin L. Miller, presiding elder of the Winston-Salem District; and Rev. Clarence Marlin, pastor of Fairview Heights Baptist Church in Salisbury.

Roberts Miller says she chose those individuals to speak after spending some time praying to God and those were the names he gave her.

Going forward, Roberts Miller would love to see the church continue to progress and grow spiriPhotos by Timothy Ramsey tually and in numbers. She says the more they reach out to the community, both smiles on the partici- wishes will come to pants faces as they fruition. work out. She would like to spread the word to a larger audi- from page B5 ence about her nonprofit and the classes alert and sensitive to a call she holds during the from Him, He may use us. festival. She says as God uses any means He they festival continues desires to lead someone to to grow, she antici- trust Him and be saved. pates her classes will Moving to a new job, a do the same. new city or neighborhood, For more informa- or any new environment is tion, go to our privileged opportunity https://ufit2.org/. to listen and obey as God

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Nate Jacobs is the founder and creative director of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota, Florida.

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Neyce Pierre performs.

excited about the events of the week. She says she just gets filled with the Spirit during Homecoming and Revival week.

“I am happy that God has blessed us to be here for the length of time that we have been here,” said Roberts Miller. “We realize by His mercy and grace we are here and will continue to do all that we can

doesn't always look at their health as a priority.

She credits Cunningham for her commitment in assisting the community on focusing on good health and health eating. She says as a physician, she really a p p r e c i a t e s Cunningham's tenacity in the fight for health.

For Cunningham she says she just enjoys seeing the

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Thomas A. Dorsey and others.

“How I Got Over” began with a musical tribute to Larry Leon Hamlin, the founder of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC) and the National Black Theatre Festival.

With a church service as the storyline, performers sang songs of old to convey the concerns, joys and triumphs of the Negro experience. The opening song, “I’ve Been Buked” led by Elaine Mayo, transported the audience to a time when gospel music was the way African-Americans escaped hardships of life.

“From the first song, I was locked in,” said Tindall Reece, a longtime supporter of the NBTF and African-American arts.

“The voices of the performers will just mesmerize you to a point that you feel you are outside of yourself,” he continued.

The sold-out performance featured 34 traditional gospel songs and hymns, which were packed into the two-hour long event.

“I hope audiences will gain an appreciation of the soul-stirring, spirit-moving effect that traditional gospel music has. It has been a part of our culture

The Rev. Dr. Karen Roberts Miller is the senior pastor of Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church

how they got over.”

The musical ended with a charge to the audience: “Sing on children.

Continue to sing these songs of Zion. Use them, for they are keys given to you.”

See a trailer on the musical on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=j7Naf6IelmU. The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe was founded in 1999 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.

The troupe will begin its 201718 season this October and has performed other shows for the NBTF. For more information on their upcoming productions and schedule, visit http://westcoastblacktheatre.org.

BALTIMORE Ret SMSgt. Charles Lord Baltimore Jr., 89, passed away on July 29, 2017 at the V. A. Medical Center in Cheyenne, WY. Charles was born on April 5, 1928 in WinstonSalem NC to Charles and Vincent Baltimore Sr. Charles proudly served in the Air Force and worked for the federal government as a medical administrator. Charles married Lillie M. Singleton on April 18, 1951 Charles is survived by five children: Leonard Baltimore, Baton Rouge, LA., Jeffrey A. Baltimore, Laramie, WY, Lawrence(Michelle) Baltimore, Tulsa OK, Ve r o n i c a ( B o b b y ) Murray, Cheyenne WY, and Victoria Prutschke of Germany, five grandchildren: Wendashia Ray, Matthew J. Murray, Christopher Baltimore,

calls us to others. (UGP “Christian Life Series”)

Joshua Apodaca and Calvin Carter and a legacy of great-grandchildren.

Charles immensely loved smoking cigars. He captured beauty in many forms: pottery, ceramics and photography that adorns businesses and family members homes throughout the country.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral and a former member of the Lion’s Club.

Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife Lillie, a brother Leander Baltimore and a son, Larry Jones.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday August 2, 2017 at Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held at Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home on Thursday August 3, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Beth El Cemetery after which there will be a reception at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Condolences may be offered at www.schradercares.com.

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The ordination ceremony is free and open to the public. There will also be a Commemorative Banquet Gala at 6 p.m. at the Benton Convention Center. Tickets for the banquet are $50. For more information, call 336650-0200.

The Bishop-Elects to be consecrated and commissioned at the ceremony are the following: *Pastor Rodney AshbyGenerations Church, Lewisville *Pastor Simpson Baker-High Point Christian Center, High Point *Pastor Sidney Beamer-Mt. Calvary International-English Church, Charlotte *Pastor Quentin Boger-Word of Reconciliation Ministries, High Point *Pastor Barry Camp-The Rising Church, Morganton, N.C. *Pastor Eric Gladney-Oak Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Stokesdale, N.C. *Elder Reuben Hash-Reuben Hash Ministries, Winston-Salem *Pastor Rick McLeod-Total Restoration Ministries, Thomasville *Pastor Pam Phillips-Word of Truth International Life Center, Winston-Salem

Aug. 12-13 125th Church Anniversary celebrations Shiloh Baptist Church, 916 East 12th & Highland Avenue, WinstonSalem, is celebrating its 125th Church Anniversary on Aug. 12-13.

On Saturday, Aug. 12, there will be an Appreciation Luncheon from 12-3 p.m. at the Enterprise Conference & Banquet Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Ticket prices are $35 per person or $350 per table of 10 people. Anniversary worship services will be at 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. on Aug. 13. An Ice Cream Social will follow the 10:45 a.m. service. For questions or concerns, please contact Williette Carter 3363 9 1 - 3 9 8 0 , williettecarter0t@gmail.com. Rev. Paul A. Lowe is the senior pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church.

Aug. 13 15th Prayer Circle Come out and pray (rain or Shine) for police officers on Aug. 13 from 34 p.m. at 725 North Cherry St., W-S.

Aug. 13 Initial sermon Diggs Memorial United Holy Church, 125 North Graham Ave., invites all to the initial sermon of Raquan A.T. Horton on Aug. 13 at 4

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are designed to give you an inside look at how your government goes about the day to day business of making sure this Village runs smoothly, efficiently and with fairness toward all its citizens. For more information, contact Mary Cameron at 336-766-6882 or mcameron@clemmons.org or call the Village Hall at 766-7511 to reserve your place in these free classes. Registration closes on Aug. 18.

Aug. 18-20 & 24-27 – Theatre Alliance Musical The Theatre Alliance will perform Heathers: The Musical.

Tickets to Heathers are priced at $18 for Adults and $16 for students/seniors. There is also a $2 per ticket discount available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets to Heathers may be purchased in person at the Theatre Alliance Box Office (Fridays from 12:30-3 p.m.), online at www.wstheatrealliance.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006.

The performance dates and times are: Friday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 19 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m.

Aug. 19 – Family Film Fest: Outdoor Movie Series Experiment in SelfReliance (ESR), in partnership with Forsyth County Public Library, and Great Commission Community Church will host Movie One of its three-part Family Film Fest: Outdoor Movie Series. This free admission, community-

p.m. For more information, please call Pam Rivers at 336-471-316. Dr. KL Williams is the pastor.

Aug. 13 Guest speaker Minister Tyareah Penn Sr., associate minister at Fresh Fire Worship Center in Winston-Salem, is the guest preacher this Sunday, Aug. 13 at Faith Unity Missionary Church at the 11 a.m. worship service. The public is invited. Faith Unity Missionary Church is located in the chapel of the Masonic Lodge Prince Hall, 1025 E. 14th Street and can be contacted at 336-771-0023 and faithunitymc@yahoo.com.

Aug. 13 Gospel singing The Napper Singers will be celebrating 56 years of singing God’s praises and honoring the late Constance Napper Daniels on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. This celebration will take place at Union Baptist Church 1200 N. Trade Street, the host pastor is Dr. Sir Walter L. Mack Jr. This celebration is free and open to the public.

Aug. 13 Worship services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship service at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak on “The Dilemma of Whiteness.” At the Forum at 9:15 a.m., Steve Weston will moderate a discussion of “Hitler’s American Model” by James Q. Whitman. And at Explorations at 9:15 a.m., Roger Wooten will explore tenderness from a man’s point of view. For more information, visit UUFWS.org.

Aug. 13 Men and Women’s Day St. James Missionary Baptist Church, located at 3606 Ogburn Avenue, Winston-Salem, will be having its first Men & Women's Day on Sunday, Aug. 13. The Women's Day service begins at 11 a.m. & the Men's service begins at 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Aug. 13, 16, 20 & 27 10th Anniversary Pastor Phillip G McCloud Sr. and First Lady Michelle McCloud will celebrate ten faithful years in the ministry. The anniversary schedule is as follows: *Sunday, Aug. 13 at 4p.m. – Pastor Essie McCullough of New Direction Movement Cathedral, W-S *Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. – Pastor John S. Bailey II of One Word Fellowship Worship Center, W-S

centered series will be held Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Experiment in SelfReliance, 3480 Dominion Street NE. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for sale. Popcorn will be free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information about the Family Film Fest at Experiment in SelfReliance, call 336-7229400 or visit www.eisr.org/events.

Aug. 19 – Furniture Sale The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary invites community members to purchase new and sample furniture pieces generously donated by Furnitureland South at the 21st annual Women’s Auxiliary furniture sale. On Saturday, Aug. 19th (Sale Preview – Friday, Aug. 18 at 5-8 p.m.)

The sale will take place at 301 West Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information or questions, please call 336-8815400 or visit www.tsahighpoint.org.

Aug. 19 – Community Day and Health Fair United Health Centers will have a Community Day and Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 19. There will be free health screenings, food and more. The event will take place from 10 a.m- 2 p.m. at 2101 Peter’s Creek Parkway, Winston Salem. It is free and open to the public.

Aug. 19 – Children’s Workshop The International Civil Rights Museum will host an academic workshop for children on Aug. 19 from 1-4 p.m. (refreshments included).

This seminar/workshop is designed to answer ques-

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*Sunday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. – Pastor Bishop Myron Henderson Sr. of New Life Church, Henderson, N.C. *Sunday, Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. – Apostle Brenda McCloud of Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, W-S *Sunday Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. – Pastor Dennis Bishop of 1st Waughtown Baptist, W-S All services will be held at Fresh Fire Worship Center Inc., 1538 Waughtown St., W-S For more information call 336833-4208 or visit www.FreshFireWorship.org

Aug. 13-18 Annual church revival New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church of 7000 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, will celebrate its annual Revival/Reunion on Aug. 13-18. On Aug. 13, New Hope’s pastor, Rev. Dairl L. Scott Sr., will deliver the 11 a.m. message. Rev. Tyquan Alston of Swift Street A.M.E. Zion Church of Greensboro will deliver the message at 3 p.m. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited. The services for the week will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, contact 336-945-9083 or 336- 945-5618. The speakers for the week are: *Aug. 14- Rev. Marvin Harper of Tabernacle United Church of Christ of Yadkinville, N.C. *Aug. 15-Rev James Grant of New Patterson Grove Faith Church of East Bend, N.C. *Aug. 16- Rev. Daryl R. Napper, Sr. of First Baptist Church of Lexington, N.C. *Aug. 17- Rev. Maurice Maxwell of Buncombe Baptist Church of Lexington, N.C. *Aug. 18- Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Jr. of Center Grove A.M.E. Zion Church of Tobaccoville, N.C. Aug. 14-20 General Assembly conference Born Again Free Church, 741 Moravia Street in Winston Salem, NC, where the pastor & overseer is Apostle Barbara G. Adams will host their annual "General Assembly Conference" on Monday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 20. Morning services are held at 11 a.m. and consist of bible classes taught by Apostle Barbara Adams and workshops by guest speakers/presenters. Evening services begin at 7:15 p.m. with prayer followed by Praise & Worship service. The word of God will be preached each night, featuring Born Again Free Church Ministers Board.

Don't miss this opportunity to feast on manna from heaven. For additional information visit us at bornagain-

tions about K-12 education, children’s education, and how parents can help.

For more information or to register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/boost-your-childs-academic-performance-tickets-36594062827

Aug. 19 – Free Reading Party Read.Write.Spell (READWS) will hold a reading party on Aug. 19 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library located at 3185 Buchanan Street, Winston-Salem. The party is FREE but you must preregister to attend. Register

by Friday, Aug. 18.

Attendance is limited.

Aug. 19 – Dog Wash Fundraiser A dog wash that benefits North Star LGBTQ Community Center will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 3-6 p.m. at Lighthouse Grill, 905 Burke Street. A $5 donation per dog is requested.

There will also be giveaways for some lucky canines.

Aug. 21 – Cooking Event Forsyth Community Gardening is teaming up with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and Second Harvest Food Bank to offer a series of free garden tours and healthy cooking demonstrations featuring seasonal produce! The next ‘Cooking in the Garden’ program will be held on Monday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church garden at 1416 Bolton Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Spanish interpretation will be provided.

No registration is required; just come with an appetite to try new veggies and new recipes!

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PROPOSED WIDENING/EXTENSION OF BIG MILL FARM ROAD/ HOPKINS ROAD FROM BUSINESS 40 TO WEST MOUNTAIN STREET IN KERNERSVILLE, FORSYTH COUNTY TIP Project No. U-5760

The N. C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold an informal public meeting regarding the proposed widening/extension of Big Mill Farm Road/Hopkins Road from Business 40 to West Mountain Street in Forsyth County.

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at East Forsyth Middle School- Cafeteria, 810 Bagley Drive in Kernersville. A short presentation about the planning process and project schedule will be given at 5 p.m. Citizens may drop in at any time from 4 to 7 p.m.

The purpose of this project is to reduce congestion in downtown Kernersville, South Main Street, and other area roads. It will also improve mobility and access to major highways, and accommodate economic development expansion within the area, and complete a portion of proposed Kernersville Boulevard.

The purpose of this meeting is for NCDOT representatives to gather public input through workshop style activities, provide information, and answer questions regarding this project. Interested citizens may attend at any time during the above mentioned hours. The project team will ask about current issues for those who live in or travel through the area and, about how the community currently uses Hopkins Road and Big Mill Farm Road. We will brainstorm with you about what improvements might be most beneficial. No designs will be developed prior to this meeting. The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or by mail no later than August 30.

Project information is available online at https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/bigmillfarmhopkins/ For additional information, contact Wilson Stroud, Project Development Engineer at 1548 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1548, by phone: (919) 707-6045 or by e-mail at wstroud@ncdot.gov.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Anamika Laad at alaad@ncdot.gov or 919-707-6072 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

NCDOT will provide interpretive services upon request for persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English. Kindly request it prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

Aquellas personas que hablan español y no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.

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Families reflect on their homeownership journey at Habitat reunion

LaToya Williams Johnson is making sure her son, 15-year-old JaQuan Williams, will be successful in owning a home of his own one day.

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About 75 Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County homeowners gathered on July 27 for the first Habitat family reunion since 2008. The group included some who received their Habitat more than 25 years ago and others who have been in their homes only a few months. All came together to enjoy hot dogs and popcorn, games, and simply reconnecting and reminiscing.

Since its founding in 1985, Habitat Forsyth has helped 384 families like Elaine Holland’s experience the strength, stability and self-reliance of owning a home of their own.

Families accepted into the Habitat program complete 300 to 400 volunteer hours, mostly by helping build others’ homes and helping to build their own, before they can purchase their own homes. Their monthly payments on 20to-30-year interest-free mortgages enable Habitat to build more homes.

Although Holland has been in her home for only two years, her spiritual journey as a Habitat homeowner began nearly 11 years before that, she said at the reunion. She loves to tell the story of how, in early 2004, a friend gave her a flier about the Habitat for Humanity program.

She placed it in her Bible to mark her favorite verse – Isaiah 60:1: “Arise,

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shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”

Her friend said she believed it might be time for Holland to become a homeowner. But Holland concluded that the time was not yet right. Her credit had been ruined after her husband had unexpectedly walked out on the family, leaving her to raise their four children alone.

But she held on to the flier. It was still in her Bible, in September 2014, when she finally applied and was accepted into the Habitat program.

Holland, who now shares her Habitat home with her daughter and granddaughter, encourages others to apply to Habitat.

“It’s hard work, and there

Elaine Holland shares a hug with granddaughter Zakaria at the reunion.

are going to be challenges and you may feel like giving up, but it is so worth it in the end to own your own home.”

Habitat’s impact does not stop once the family is settled into their new home. Statistics show that children who grow up in a Habitat home fare better in school and are more likely to go on to college than the children of families who are renting substandard housing, said Mike Campbell, Habitat’s executive director.

During the reunion, homeowners had a chance to meet Campbell, who became executive director in July 2016 after serving as president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County,

Florida.

“I am always amazed at how Habitat for Humanity families succeed when given an opportunity,” Campbell said.

“During the reunion, 15 of 23 families I talked with stated that they had children who successfully completed high school and have gone on to college.”

LaToya Williams Johnson is also making sure her son, 15-year-old JaQuan Williams, will be successful in owning a home of his own one day.

Johnson, who has been in her home since 2002, has attended some of Habitat’s home maintenance and repair workshops, which are open to Habitat homeowners and the general public.

“JaQuan appreciates his home and is learning how to take care of it, because this is ours to keep,” Johnson said.

“We’ve learned how to paint walls and fix plumbing, and we just remodeled our house! We did a new backsplash in the kitchen and put in a new ceiling fan and some flooring. We stained our cabinets and put new handles on them – all from the Habitat ReStore, and thanks to those classes.”

For more information about Habitat homeownership, home maintenance classes, and opportunities for volunteering or donating, call 336-765-8854.

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The atmosphere was one of love, excitement and jubilation as almost 90 supporters celebrated the 32nd annual reunion of the Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital family. The event was held at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center, July 21-23.

The excitement of those in attendance reflected the love and respect they have f o r “Katie B” and the posit i v e impact it Barbara had on their Poindexter lives. One Robinson of the oldest attendees was Mrs. Doris Dunston Simms, a 1942 graduate of the Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.

The 130-bed Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital and 44 bed School of Nursing were opened Aug. 10, 1938 in the heart of the “black community” in East Winston-Salem.

The hospital was named for Mrs. Kate Bitting Reynolds, wife of Mr. William N. Reynolds of Winston-Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds donated $200,000 to build the hospital complex to provide for the health care needs of the black community.

The Duke Foundation donated $125,000, and the city of Winston-Salem donated the land. In 1941, a 90-bed addition was funded by W.N. Reynolds, making it the third largest hospital for AfricanAmericans in the United States.

The new hospital quickly became affectionately known as “Katie B.” Because of the lack of sufficient funding, the establishment of Medicare, and the “right” of patients to be treated and black physicians to practice in formerly segregated “white” hospitals, as well as other political considerations, the hospital and Schools of Nursing and X-Ray Technology were closed in 1972.

Former hospital employees, friends, and graduates of the KBR Schools of Nursing and XRay Technology from across the country, gathered to reconnect and share fond memories of “Katie B”. The Nursing Class of 1967 was especially excited as members celebrated their 50th anniversary. The keynote speaker, Barbara Poindexter Robinson, RN, was a member of this class.

The longtime nursing supervisor, who has retired, currently resides in Temple Hills, Maryland. She has worked mostly in obstetrics and gynecology.

Robinson began her speech by describing the characteristics of different breeds of dogs. The behavioral traits of the various breeds were described in terms that could easily be compared with certain types of human behaviors.

As she compared and contrasted the various types of behaviors, Robinson began to outline the behavioral traits and accomplishments of her classmates who used the excellent training they received at “Katie B” as a springboard in their pursuit of excellence.

The crowd listened intently and with tremendous pride as she described the personal and professional accomplishments of each of her former classmates … a tribute to the role the school and “Katie B” hospital employees played in nurturing and training them.

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LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 17 J 142

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO:

IN THE MATTER OF: JEREMIAH BATES DOB: 06-19-17

Samantha Bates – mother of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of the Juvenile Petition filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services alleging Jeremiah Bates to be a neglected and dependent juvenile as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15) and 7B101(9).

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to adjudicate neglect and dependent within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juvenile.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to adjudicate Neglect and Dependency is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 2nd day of August, 2017 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle August 10, 17, 24, 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Henry V. Spainhour, Henry V. Spainhour, late of 3380 Kirklees Rd, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of the Decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Doughton Blancato PLLC, 500 West Fourth Street, Suite 203A, WinstonSalem, North Carolina 27101, on or before November 6, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 3rd day of August, 2017.

Lori Deal Shepherd Executor of the Estate of Henry V. Spainhour

Thomas J. Doughton, Attorney DOUGHTON BLANCATO PLLC 500 West Fourth Street, Suite 203A Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101

The Chronicle August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Co-Administrators of the Estate of Danny Wayne Hicks, also known as Danny W. Hicks, late of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before November 2, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All parties indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned, This the 10th day of August, 2017.

Mary Hicks Carpenter, 3384 Mountain View Road, Germanton, NC 27019 R. Daryl Hicks, 138 Glenn Avenue, King NC 27021

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LEGAL NOTICES

Second Notice Demolition Approval Notice by Publication

LEGAL NOTICES

Second Notice Demolition Approval Notice by Publication

In the Matter of:

In the Matter of:

You are hereby advised that on November 21, 2016, the Winston Salem City Council of the City of Winston Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

You are hereby advised that on August 15, 2016, the Winston Salem City Council of the City of Winston Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

Property Located at: 3313 Urban Ave Winston Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 1363 Lot 038 On City County Tax Map File No. 2015120553

Because you have failed to repair or demolish said dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling pursuant to the ordinance adopted by the Council. You are hereby advised to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures, appurtenances found in or attached to the aforementioned dwelling within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice. If you fail to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code. The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

Property Located at: 2713 N. Glenn Ave Winston Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 1363 Lot 038 On City County Tax Map File No. 2015040355

Because you have failed to repair or demolish said dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling pursuant to the ordinance adopted by the Council. You are hereby advised to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures, appurtenances found in or attached to the aforementioned dwelling within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice. If you fail to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code. The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 3313 Urban Ave including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2713 N. Glenn Ave including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

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Sharon Richmond Code Enforcement Sr. Project Supervisor

Second Notice Demolition Approval Notice by Publication

In the Matter of:

Property Located at: 618 E. 16th St. Winston Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 0275 Lot 012 On City County Tax Map File No. 2012040166

You are hereby advised that on August 15, 2016, the Winston Salem City Council of the City of Winston Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

Because you have failed to repair or demolish said dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling pursuant to the ordinance adopted by the Council. You are hereby advised to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures, appurtenances found in or attached to the aforementioned dwelling within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice. If you fail to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code. The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 618 E. 16th St. including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Sharon Richmond Code Enforcement Sr. Project Supervisor

The Chronicle August 10, 2017

Sharon Richmond Code Enforcement Sr. Project Supervisor

Second Notice Demolition Approval Notice by Publication

In the Matter of:

Property Located at: 919 Crowder St Winston Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 0964 Lot 020 On City County Tax Map File No. 2015101004

You are hereby advised that on August 15, 2016, the Winston Salem City Council of the City of Winston Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

Because you have failed to repair or demolish said dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling pursuant to the ordinance adopted by the Council. You are hereby advised to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures, appurtenances found in or attached to the aforementioned dwelling within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice. If you fail to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code. The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 919 Crowder St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Sharon Richmond Code Enforcement Sr. Project Supervisor

The Chronicle August 10, 2017

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EMPLOYMENT

TOWN OF KERNERSVILLE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The Town of Kernersville is offering the right individual an opportunity to join its Public Services Department. Performs responsible semi-skilled work in the operation of equipment used for collection and disposal in the solid waste division. Works independently or as a crew leader in the operation of motorized sanitation equipment. Operates boom loaders, rear loaders, side loaders, open body trucks, and other related equipment. MIN QUALIFICATIONS: NC class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) required. Must successfully pass physical exam and drug screen. HIRING RANGE: $13.32 $14.69/hr. The Town offers a progressive pay plan as well as competitive benefits.

App Deadline: Open Until Filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Apply online at http://jobs.toknc.com.

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REAL ESTATE

ST. PETER'S HERITAGE PLACE APARTMENTS 3727 Old Lexington Road Winston Salem, NC 27107 A Community For Seniors 62 and older One bedroom units conveniently Located in Winston Salem.

Handicap Accessible Units and Rental Assistance Available.

For More Information Call 336-771-9028 NC Relay: 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity Managed by Community Management Corporation

Spring/Wachovia Hill Apartments Managed by Community Management Corp.

1 Bedroom Units conveniently located in Winston Salem, 62 yrs of age or older Handicapped and/or disabled. Section 8 assistance available. Income restrictions apply. Call 336-251-1060. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mon and Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wed. Equal Housing Opportunity

CHERRY HILL APARTMENTS

A Community for Seniors

Is now accepting applications for One (1) bedroom apartments:

• Section 8 Assistance • Handicap Accessibility • Rent based on income

• Equal Housing • On-Site Laundry Facility • 24-Hour Emergency • Maintenance • Near Bus Route Apply at:

840 W. 14th Street Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Call 336-723-7524 Managed by Community Management Corp Equal Housing Opportunity

Assembly Terrace Apartments

A community for 62 and older is now taking applications. Conveniently located in Winston Salem, with Handicap Accessible units and Rental Assistance available.

Call for an appointment at 336-759-9798.

Office hours from 7:30 am until 4 pm.

Monday thru Friday. NC relay 1-800-7352962.

Equal Housing Opportunity

Professionally Managed by Community Management Corporation

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ALL-AACCESS CARD: $160 Admission to home football, basketbball, baseball and the ACE Awards.

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ALL-AACCESS CARD WITH THE PURCHASE OF RESEERVED SEAATS: TS: $210

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