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2020 Community Service Awards goes virtual on Facebook, YouTube

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

Last weekend The Chronicle hosted the 2020 Community Serivce awards virtually. The ceremony can be viewed by visiting The Chronicle’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Harry for her efforts before voting to make Juneteenth an official holiday.

After accepting the award, Harry took a moment to thank The Chronicle and those who have helped her along the way.

“I would really like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Winston-Salem Chronicle for presenting me, along with so many other people, with this award because the support doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s the culmination of the work of so many people,” Harry continued.

“I’d like to thank so many people who came before

me, so many countless volunteers who do this behind the scenes along with me ... it is my great honor and again I say thank you.”

The Man of the Year Award, sponsored by the City of Winston-Salem, was presented to Allan Younger. Younger is the director of the Small Business Centers in Forsyth and Stokes Counties, and is most known for his work to help minorityowned businesses reach their full potential. Since 2018, the Small Business Center has partnered with The Chronicle, the local Black Chamber of Com-

merce, NAACP, and the Urban League to select a Business of the Month and help bring awareness to small businesses in the community.

While helping local entrepreneurs reach their goals, Younger still finds time to volunteer with several grassroots organizations and serve on several boards.

Younger offered his thanks, saying, “Thank you very much to The Chronicle, the City of Winston-Salem, to my wife, my children, to God, and to the many small businesses that I work with

every day, as well as various members of the community that work hard to make this community better.”

Others awardees include: Youth of the Year, sponsored by Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Isaac Redfearn Church of the Year, sponsored by WinstonSalem Transit Authority Whole Man Ministries Creator Award, sponsored by HanesBrands Inc. – Alphonso Abbott For Seniors Only Award, sponsored by Truist Bank - Chuck Vestal

Paulette Lewis-Moore Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Russell’s Funeral Home - Dr. Virginia K. Newell Carl Russell Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Russell’s Funeral Home - James Blackburn The 2020 Community Service Awards can be viewed by visiting the “WinstonSalem Chronicle” YouTube channel or by visiting The Chronicle’s Facebook page and clicking the “Videos” tab.

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For the past 46 years The Chronicle has been the go-to source for community news in WinstonSalem and Forsyth County.

And for 35 of those years, The Chronicle has held an annual celebration to honor those throughout the community who go above the normal call of duty to serve others.

While the pandemic didn’t allow for a grand event like we saw in 2019 at the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium on the campus of Winston-Salem State University, last weekend The Chronicle held the annual celebration virtually while hundreds watched online.

James Taylor, Chronicle co-owner and publisher, said he couldn’t let a year go by without recognizing people in the community who make this a better place to live.

“We would love to be with you in person as we do every single year, but due to COVID-19, we decided to make this event virtual,” Taylor said. “Even though we faced some challenges, we couldn’t let a year go by without recognizing a few people in our community who are working to make it a better place to live, work, and relax.”

After the introduction and acknowledgment of sponsors, it was time to announce the winners. Social distancing was observed as each honoree came to the podium to accept their prestigious award.

The Woman of the Year, sponsored by Reynolds American, Inc., was awarded to Cheryl Harry.

Through her work with Triad Cultural Arts Inc., and several other grassroots organizations, Harry has made it her mission to help preserve the rich history of African Americans in Winston-Salem for more than 20 years. Harry is also responsible for the city’s annual Juneteenth Celebration, which celebrates the abolishment of slavery in the United States. Earlier this year, several members of the city council recognized

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Jabbar named new president of local NAACP chapter

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County chapter of the NAACP has chosen Al Jabbar to become their next president.

Jabbar is a WinstonSalem native and has been an advocate for the minority community for decades. He has been married for 32 years and has three daughters and three grandchildren.

Jabbar and the new executive committee will be inaugurated in January.

He is currently the third vice president and says he had given thought to running for president and this year finally chose to throw his hat in the ring. He will be taking over for former president Rev. Alvin Carlisle, who said he would not run for re-election this year.

“A lot of people started calling and asking me if I was going to run and around the summer I decided to do so,” said Jabbar.

Jabbar has fought for the underprivileged people of the community

like the Hispanic League, Urban League, The Minister’s Conference, and local neighborhood associations.

Another goal for Jabbar is to have the local chapter become more visible in the community. He is aware that the pandemic is not allowing the chapter to go beyond the walls as much as they would like.

“The coronavirus has shut down a lot of movement and not allowed large groups to get together, so it has really affected the chapter when it comes to outreach,” he said about the pandemic’s affect on the chapter. “Hopefully, when we get though this, we can further engage the community. The coronavirus has made a major difference in how we normally operate.”

When it comes to any election, Jabbar says you never know how the votes will go until they are tallied, so he was a little anxious before the results were announced.

“With any election, there is some apprehension when you have some opposition, but I appreci-

and wants to be a helping hand to the next generation as people helped him as a child.

“I always had the understanding that the reason I am who I am is because of other people who thought enough of me to take some time out with me and share some good wisdom and I have stood on that to this day,” he said of his upbringing. “I value good information that will help me to be a better servant to our community.”

Jabbar does not pay much attention to detractors that try to downplay the role of the NAACP and other similar organizations in the community.

“The first thing I always ask the naysayers is, what are you doing for the community?” said Jabbar.

“If you are out there doing something, you wouldn’t have so much energy to put towards the negativity.

“That’s often what I am confronted with when people talk about kids and kids dealing with issues. I don’t see them at the school board meetings, I don’t see them at the school volunteering, I

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Al Jabbar was recently elected as the new president of the local NAACP chapter. and equal rights for children in the school system for decades, so being the next president of the local NAACP chapter seems to be the next logical step.

“I have an opportunity to further a legacy that has been in place since 1909,” he said. “To be a part of that is very exciting for me and it gives me an opportunity to further what I already do in the community, in terms of connecting with people.”

There are a few things that are high on Jabbar’s list that he wants to accomplish during his first term, such as increasing membership, including youth engagement, ongoing voter registration and education initiatives, and strengthen collaboration with other organizations

ate those who came out and had the confidence to vote for me and give me this opportunity,” he continued.

There have been some prominent individuals who have held the title of president of the local chapter. Jabbar is eager to continue with that legacy.

“I am excited; in fact I have talked to a couple of past presidents and hope to talk to some more,” he said. “I am a sponge for information, so I am always reaching out to others, so I can stay well informed of what’s going on in the community. I just thank God for this opportunity.”

Jabbar says he fights so strongly for the community because he grew up as a “welfare child” who was raised by his grandmother

don’t see them taking time out to make a difference in kids’ lives, so I really don’t spend a lot of time with people who always say something negative about our kids, because I’m sure somebody said that about me.”

Jabbar says he enjoys helping people of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances.

“I go from volunteering in elementary schools, to sponsoring men out of prison, so I have a broad spectrum of my commitment in the community.

So as the leader of the NAACP, it would be another hat to put on among the many hats that I already have,” he said. “I was built for this.”

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Congressional Black Caucus elects executive committee for the 117th Congress U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) will chair the Congressional Black Caucus for the 117th Congress.

The announcement came as the CBC embarks on its 50th anniversary as the voice of Black America in Congress. Along with Congresswoman Beatty, the CBC announced a new executive committee that begins in January.

Rep. Steven Horsford, who represents Nevada’s 4th District and currently serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, Budget Committee, and Natural Resources Committee, will serve as first vice chair of the CBC. Rep. Brenda Lawrence, who represents Michigan’s 14th District and currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and the Oversight and Reform Committee, was tapped as second vice chair.

Rep. Frederica Wilson of Florida’s 24th District, who currently serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the House Education and Labor Committee, where she chairs the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee, was elected as secretary of the CBC. Rep. Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia’s 4th District and currently serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, as well as the House Judiciary Committee, where he chairs the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, will take over as Whip.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who represents Texas’s 18th District and currently serves on the House Judiciary Committee, Homeland Security Committee, and the Budget Committee, will serve as parliamentarian.

Next year marks 50 years for the CBC, which outgoing Chair Rep. Karen Bass of California called 50 years as a champion for bold, progressive ideas in Congress.

“Fifty years of making a seat at the table and building a pipeline for those to come, and 50 years as the ‘Conscience of the Congress,’” said Congresswoman Bass, adding, “On behalf of the entire Congressional Black Caucus, congratulations to the members of the Executive Committee for the 117th Congress.”

In 1971, thirteen Black members of Congress organized their efforts to help improve Black people’s conditions in America and around the world.

Though small in numbers, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) founders understood their responsibility for the millions of voices they represented, Congresswoman Bass noted.

“That responsibility drove them to speak up and speak out against injustice wherever they found it from apartheid in South Africa to voter suppression, economic oppression, racial violence across the country,” she said.

Under the leadership of Chair-elect Beatty, the Caucus will enjoy its largest membership in history, with a record 57 members forming a body as diverse as the nation.

“After four years under one of the most racist and repressive regimes in modern history, the CBC has an enormous opportunity under the Biden-Harris Administration to restore faith in our democracy and show Black Americans the power of their vote,” Bass said.

“We look forward to the work ahead on behalf of Black America.”

Stacy M. Brown is the NNPA Newswire senior national correspondent.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 1819, the War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act: “The brute force of law must be swiftly and decisively applied to the perpetrators of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide across the world. With the passage of H.R. 1819, the War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act, the United States Government, and governments across the world, take a leap forward in the pursuit of justice.

“Under current law, the United States Government can use the War Crimes Rewards Program (WCRP) to pay bounties for information that helps bring these perpetrators to justice. H.R. 1819 clarifies that the WCRP rewards can also be allocated for prosecutions that fall under domestic law – including U.S. law or the law of another country – in addition to the laws of international tribunals.

“I’m pleased to see the House pass this vital legislation so that future atrocities will be thwarted, and the many victims of these horrendous acts will receive the justice they so deserve.”

Election fraud?

To The Editor: A letter to the Winston-Salem Journal (12/1) hopes to persuade us that there was no fraud in the recent presidential election. On the contrary, there is abundant evidence that many thousands of illegal votes were cast in favor of’ “President-elect” Joe Biden, and that the election was stolen from President Trump and his 73+ million supporters.

Pro-Trumpers are denied this information by CNN-MSNBC et al, who pretend that Jill Biden is already redoing the Oval Office in Joe’s favorite colors; the liberal media, as we know, prefer Socialism to Trump’s capitalism, and are lying to us. If you find the thought of Kamala Harris defunding police and Nancy Pelosi confiscating guns distasteful, take heart: SCOTUS might be persuaded to hear President Trump’s case for election fraud and find in his favor, in which case Joe Biden will have been just “Queen for a Day.” Richard Merlo Elkin

Skipping Christmas Judie HolcombPack Associate Editor

In 2002 John Grisham, a best-selling author known for his fictional legal dramas, wrote a humorous book entitled “Skipping Christmas,” which was later made into the movie “Christmas with the Kranks.” The premise of the book and movie is that with their daughter joining the Peace Corps, the Kranks will be alone for Christmas for the first time in years and decide to “skip Christmas” and take a Caribbean cruise instead.

I’ve been thinking about this book lately as I attempt to make plans for the Christmas holiday.

I know I sound like the Grinch, but maybe this year I’ll skip Christmas.

It certainly makes sense since I am a widow, live alone, and my children live out of town. When I think of joining my and

my children’s “bubbles,” I imagine a Venn diagram where the intersection of our bubbles glows red with the warning “Danger!”

I reminisce about all the holiday traditions I’ve enjoyed since childhood.

The start of the Christmas season for me always began with attending the Moravian Candle Tea in the Single Brothers House in Old Salem. This year I’ve marked that off my list.

Next would follow Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights, which is still happening, but you can’t leave your car, so there’s no roasting marshmallows, drinking hot chocolate and looking over the crafts for sale at the Barn. Strike two.

Then there’s the Jaycees annual Christmas Parade with all the school bands, cheerleaders, floats, and more that ushers in the holiday season. That ain’t happening.

I was beginning to feel lower than the rent on a burning building. The disappointments continued: No Nutcracker ballet by the UNC School

of the Arts at the Stevens Center. Reynolda House’s “A Christmas Memory,” the one-woman play performed by Robin Voiers based on the Truman Capote short story, is another favorite I’ve marked off my list. In the past the N.C Black Rep’s “The Nativity According to the Gospels,” has been unmatched in its ability to fill me with holiday spirit. But not this year.

And Christmas Eve Midnight Service, where we leave the church with lighted candles singing “Joy to the World,” marking the official beginning of Christmas Day. Not going to happen. This year I’ll be staring at all the faces in boxes on my computer screen during Zoom church.

It looked like instead of me skipping Christmas, Christmas was skipping me.

Then I started seeing notices of changes to the events I had marked off my list. Candle Tea was still happening, but as a drive-through around Salem Square with scenes representing Candle Tea

along the route. There’s still a Christmas parade, but instead of watching on a cold sidewalk, you decorate your car and stay warm while you drive the route through town, with entertainment along the route. Theatre companies are having streaming events online, from holiday musicals to staged readings to filmed plays.

I may have to bring my own hot chocolate and Moravian ginger cookies while I watch online, but I can still participate in some of the traditions that make the holiday season special.

Skipping Christmas? I don’t think so. It may look different, feel different, even smell different, but with a little flexibility and imagination, the magic and hope that is Christmas can fill still our hearts.

If the Grinch’s heart can grow three sizes, I guess mine can, too.

Judie Holcomb-Pack is The Chronicle’s associate editor and a member of Winston-Salem Writers.

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A vaccine approaches as COVID-19 numbers break records Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist The Coronavirus is still ravaging the lives of people. Families are losing loved ones every day.

Our country has fallen, yet there does seem to be help on the way.

There have been serious conversations about the development of a vaccine that would curb the spread of COVID-19. Two pharmaceutical companies, Pfizer and Moderna, are leading the way in this effort.

Last week Pfizer and its partner, BioNTech, filed for what is called an

emergency use authorization with the Food and Drug Administration in order to use their coronavirus vaccine.

Now we, the citizens, are in a wait-and-see mode. Without a vaccine, our country will continue to spiral out of control.

Currently, there are over 14.8 million cases and over 282,000 people have passed away.

Whatever your politics are and whomever you voted for, everyone must know and understand the coronavirus is real. Democrat or Republican, it does not play favorites. It will cause pain and sorrow in your house and my house, too.

The Moderna company has also filed the necessary paperwork with the FDA. If approved, both

companies will supply the country with millions of doses of the vaccine.

For example, if the Pfizer application is approved, then according to reports, approximately 6.4 million doses will be provided to our country and eight territories.

We know that first responders will be the first to receive the vaccine. This is the right thing to do and there is wholesale agreement that because they are saving lives, that they should receive the initial doses.

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccine products have different cooling properties. The Moderna vaccine must be stored frozen at -20 degrees Celsius.

However, it keeps for a month at refrigerator temperatures. Medical experts

say it will be easier to distribute to areas that do not have specialized freezers.

The Pfizer vaccine will be stored frozen at -70 degrees Celsius. Its shipment will require dry ice.

The unthawed Pfizer product can only be kept in a refrigerator for five days.

Reports say that Pfizer will be the first to broaden its trial to people 12 years of age and older, which means they will probably be the last to receive the vaccine. Both vaccines will require two doses.

Both products will be available for use arguably before the end of the year.

It is almost certain that each will come with side effects. In some ways, I believe it will be dependent upon our body makeup as we will react differently to the vaccine.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said, “Starting in April, May, June, July, as we get into the late spring and early summer, people in the socalled general population, who do not have underlying conditions that would make them priority, could get shots.”

One of the questions at the inquiry desk is, when will people of color receive the vaccine? NAACP officials will be meeting with President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris in the coming days and the vaccine question is sure to be raised.

President-elect Joe Biden has asked all Americans to wear their masks for the first 100 days of his presidency. In my opinion,

this is a request that we must honor. The basics of wearing a mask, washing our hands, and social distancing are still in play.

While the vaccine will help to stop the spread, we cannot drop our guard.

COVID-19 has been an unrelenting thorn in our side. Getting a vaccine will help to remove it.

James B. Ewers Jr. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University where he was allconference for four years.

He is a retired college administrator and can be reached at overtimefergie.2020@yahoo.com.

COVID-19 worsens debt collector harassment CHARLENE CROWELL

Guest Columnist As the final days of the 2020 election season drew to a close, major media across the nation focused on polls and prospects for the presidential candidates. At the same time, scant news coverage reported on a development affecting 68 million consumers: debt collection regulation.

On Oct. 30, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its 653- page regulatory revision for enforcement of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), originally enacted in 1977.

Since that time, the debt collection industry has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry with over 8,000 firms throughout the country.

For Black America, debt collection was troublesome even before the COVID-19 pandemic.

One investigation revealed that in three major cities – Chicago, Newark, and St. Louis – the rate of judgments for debt collection lawsuits was twice as high in mostly Black neighborhoods than in mostly white areas. Nearly a year ago, Urban Institute research found that debt collection disproportionately affects 42% of communities of color. By contrast, the national average of all consumers was lower in double-digits at 31%, and a wider racial gap among whites at 26%.

The largest portion of debt for communities of color are medical services and student loans. Given the decades of discriminatory policies and practices that perpetuated the nation’s racial wealth gap,

these disparities extend to a lack of access to health care, as well as a greater dependence on debt to finance higher education.

For-profit colleges and institutions are among the latest and most visible financial predators.

In addition, the CFPB’s own 2017 survey found that 44% of borrowers of color reported having been contacted about a debt, compared to 29% of white respondents. Even when accounting for differences in income, communities of color are disproportionately sued by debt collectors.

In fact, 45% of borrowers living in communities of color faced litigation, while only 27% of similarly situated consumers in white areas were sued.

CFPB’s revised rule will allow debt collectors to contact affected consumers up to seven times within seven days, or within seven consecutive days of a prior telephone conversation about a debt. It is important to note that this allowed communication is for each debt owed. Multiple numbers and types of debt collection can legally multiply the number of allowed contacts and result in harassment for already struggling borrowers.

Secondly, debt collectors who opt to contact consumers by electronic media, must also offer consumers a “reasonable and simple method” to opt out of these communications that include social media, emails and text messages.

Commenting on the new rule, CFPB’s Director, Kathleen Kraninger, said, “Our rule applies these protections to modern technologies. … And our rule will allow consumers, if they prefer, to limit the ability of debt collectors to communicate with them through these newer communications methods.”

But for the 233 consumer, civil rights and legal advocates who filed public comments on the proposed rule, the announcement sent mixed messages for what it proposed as well as what it delayed.

“The devil is in the details, and we will have to scour this complicated rule to make sure that it does not open up new fronts for debt collectors’ pervasive and abusive treatment of consumers,” said Christine Hines, legislative director at National Association of Consumer Advocates. “Through the guise of modernization, the debt collection rule could open the gate for collectors to aggravate vulnerable consumers with even more harassment and a flood of electronic communications.”

Although the Oct. 30 announcement does address the emerging modes of communications, it also delayed action on three specific areas of concern in debt collection.

Guidelines on “zombie” debt, the term used to describe debts that outlived statutory limitations for collection, are expected to be announced this December. Similarly, debt collectors’ practices of leaving messages with third parties or on postcards was not addressed, nor was negative information on consumers’ credit reports.

“As we face a dire and worsening economic crisis, we will be keeping a close eye on the ‘zombie debt’ rule, coming in December, which could leave consumers more vulnerable to deception and harassment,” said Linda Jun, senior policy counsel at Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund.

“Collectors should not be allowed to bring expired debt back to life by luring people into making a small

payment that revives a debt that would otherwise be past the timeline for a lawsuit.”

Although consumers have a right to expect more and better financial regulation at the federal level, many advocates are calling for states to do their fair share on protecting consumer rights.

A new survey from the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) analyzed how the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands currently protect wages, bank account assets, and personal property from seizure by debt collectors.

Entitled, “No Fresh Start 2020: Will States Let Debt Collectors Push Families into Poverty in the Wake of a Pandemic?” warns that once the pandemic recedes, families struggling to get back on their feet are likely to face a wave of debt collector lawsuits for medical bills, back rent, credit card debt, the balance due on repossessed cars, and even utility bills. It recommends that states “protect a living wage for working debtors - a wage that can meet basic needs and maintain a safe, decent standard of living within the community.” The report also recommends that states allow debtors to keep “a reasonable amount of money” to enable debtors to pay daily living costs such as rent, utilities, day care, and transportation.

This gap in state regulation became evident when federal stimulus checks were deposited in families’ bank accounts and then garnished by debt collectors. Further, and according to NCLC, not one state currently meets five basic standards of debt regulation: *Preventing debt collectors from seizing so much of the debtor’s wages that the debtor is pushed

below a living wage, *Allowing the debtor to keep a used car of at least average value; *Preserving the family’s home, at least a median-value home; *Preserving a basic amount in a bank account so that the debtor has minimal funds to pay such essential costs as rent, utilities, and commuting expenses, and *Preventing seizure and sale of the debtor’s necessary household goods.

NCLC identified the worst states that allow debt collectors to seize nearly everything a debtor owns, even the minimal items necessary for the debtor to continue working and providing for a family.

States receiving an F grade included: Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, and New Jersey. States rated with a low D grade include: Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, and Pennsylvania.

“By reforming their exemption laws, states will not only protect families from destitution, but will promote economic recovery by enabling families to spend their money in state and local communities,” said Carolyn Carter, NCLC deputy director and author of the report.

Recalling its earlier research on the family wealth lost as a result of the Great Recession, the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), holds that the effects of families of color losing $1 trillion of wealth, still hinders these same families a decade later. Until or unless regulators recognize that race and income are inextricably linked, harmful rules will only perpetuate the nation’s wealth gap.

“We applaud the CFPB for dropping the safe harbor that would have widened the door for collectors to use state courts to

sue consumers on wrong or incomplete information,” said Center for Responsible Lending policy counsel Kiran Sidhu. “But, the CFPB’s final rule does not do enough to protect communities of color, especially during COVID-19, who are still struggling to recover from the Great Recession because of discriminatory exclusion from the financial mainstream and predatory inclusion into high-cost loan products.”

Sidhu also emphasized how the right kind of policy reform was important to stop debt collection law firms and attorneys from filing thousands of collection lawsuits each year that harass consumers on debts that may not even be owed.

To phrase it another way - It’s hard to build family wealth when you’re burdened with heavy debts and harassed by abusive debt collection practices.

No amount of collector harassment will result in payments when no funds are available to pay past due bills. Further, any policy that denies indebted consumers the ability to preserve essential services like housing or utilities is unsustainable. The financial disparities that Black America strives to endure would significantly diminish if an inclusive financial marketplace became a reality. The crux of many burdensome debts is the lack of affordable and accessible financial services.

It is time to stop seizing our hard-earned monies.

As Communications Deputy Director, Charlene Crowell works closely with all functional teams and strategic initiatives.

Based in CRL’s Durham office, she is additionally responsible for managing outreach for both AfricanAmerican media and key radio and TV outlets.

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Neighborhood’s future in limbo HanesBrands recognized for as Smith Reynolds, FTCC sustainability leadership in CDP Aviation Center move forward 2020 Climate Change Report

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

With T.W. Garner Food Co. expected to move the bulk of its operation to Lansing Drive and the Maize Woodruff Aviation Center scheduled to open next fall, things seem to be taking shape in the area surrounding the Smith Reynolds Airport. But for several people who live in the vicinity of the airport, the future is still unknown.

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, members of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, Fleming El Amin and Tonya McDaniel, hosted a virtual informational session where residents had the opportunity to hear about the future of the airport, upcoming projects, and find out how they will be impacted.

The first project discussed during the virtual meeting was T.W. Garner Food Co. (Garner Foods) plan to acquire 30 acres of land near the airport on Lansing Drive from the county. According to Kirby Robinson, assistant director of general services for the county, once the deal is finalized, Garner Foods will build several industrial facilities over several different phases, with the bulk of construction being completed by the end of 2022.

“That’s intended to house Garner Foods’ consolidated distribution headquarters,” Robinson continued. “As you may be aware, they have a plant on Indiana Ave. and I think they will be relocating to this site and then expanding.”

Robinson mentioned that a “purchase contract” will be signed before the end of the month. County officials worked with Garner Foods and a third-party appraiser to value the property at $1.5 million.

The property is currently used by Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools

(WS/FCS) as a school bus parking lot. WS/FCS has already begun the process to relocate most of the buses from the site. For about two years or so, WS/ FCS will continue to lease space on the property to maintain buses and other vehicles.

“We will be entering a due diligence phase with the buyer soon and we expect a purchase contract to be signed in the next week or so,” Robinson said. “A couple of interesting things will happen during due diligence ... you will see the buses on the site begin to relocate along with some of the equipment there. So that’s part of the first phase of construction.”

Greg Purvis, who was hired to lead the aviation program at Forsyth Tech Community College, gave an update on the Maize S. Woodruff Aviation Technology Lab. The 53,000 square foot facility, named after the first African American elected to serve on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, will be designed to provide high-tech educational programming to build a skilled workforce of aviation maintenance technicians and avionics electronics technicians.

The program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to qualify for an aircraft mechanic’s certificate with airframe and power plant ratings, and Aviation Electronics (Avionics) Technology will educate students in the operations, repair and overhaul of general avionics, electrical and electronic systems, practical wiring, navigation, flight management, and communications equipment.

Purvis said construction on the faculty, located at 2739 Aviation Drive, is coming along well and they expect it to be ready for the start of the fall 2021 semester.

“We’re hoping to move in near the beginning of the year and we’re projecting FAA Certification and AP Program classes beginning in August 2021,” Purvis said. “We’re very excited about this because it’s starting to come together.”

Mark Davidson, director of the Smith Reynolds Airport, gave an update on taxiway extension that could demolish more than a dozen homes. A taxiway is a path planes and other aircraft use to connect to the runway.

Davidson said years ago the taxiway was fine, but new safety regulations may force airport officials to extend the taxiway. He said if the taxiway is extended as recommended by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 16 homes along Teresa Ave. could be in jeopardy.

Davidson said modified plans have been submitted that would keep the neighborhood intact. He said because the airport doesn’t see a lot of traffic from large commercial planes, they believe the current length of the taxiway shouldn’t be a safety concern.

“After several studies ... we submitted what’s called a ‘mod to standard’ so they’re actually still looking,” Davidson said.

“We still haven’t heard from the FAA and I know everyone’s kind of frustrated. We’ve been updating everyone with our newsletters on this issue. I want a determination from the FAA and we’ve been putting pressure on them.”

Davidson said he recently received an email stating that the FAA will make a determination before the end of the year.

“Hold on tight, we should have an answer either way and once we do, we will get that word out,” Davidson said.

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HanesBrands (NYSE:HBI) announced it has earned its first “A List” recognition for leadership in corporate sustainability in the CDP 2020 Climate Change Report.

HanesBrands, one of four apparel manufacturers on the 270-member global CDP A List, was recognized for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks, and develop the low-carbon economy.

The A score follows two superior A- rankings, placing HanesBrands among the top companies worldwide with eco-friendly operations for the last three years.

“We are proud to receive this prestigious recognition for leadership in corporate responsibility and, in particular, addressing climate change,” said Steve Bratspies, HanesBrands CEO. “Consumers around the world are increasingly focused on how companies operate, and this honor shows that consumers can be confident in our commitment to sustainability and feel great about apparel made

by HanesBrands.”

CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and scoring process is widely recognized as the gold standard of corporate environmental transparency.

A detailed and independent methodology is used

by CDP to assess these companies, allocating a score of A to D- based on the comprehensiveness of disclosure, awareness and management of environmental risks and demon-

stration of best practices associated with environmental leadership, such as setting ambitious and meaningful targets.

“Taking the lead on environmental transparency and action is one of the most important steps businesses can make, and is even more impressive in this challenging year marked by COVID-19,” said Paul Simpson, CEO of CDP. “The scale of the risk to businesses from climate change, deforestation and water insecurity is enormous. Our A List celebrates those companies that are preparing to excel in the economy of the future by taking action today.”

In October, HanesBrands announced wideranging 2030 global sustainability goals that include a commitment to science-based environmental targets, a goal of improving the lives of at least 10 million people, and addressing the use of plastics and sustainable raw materials in products and packaging. The goals were launched via a new sustainability website, designed to increase company transparency and reporting on key metrics, including diversity, human rights benchmarks and risk assessments for investors.

Chris Fox, appointed HanesBrands’ chief sustainability officer in November, said: “We’ve made significant progress, but there is much work to do. Our aggressive new 2030 goals, focused on people, planet and product, will help create sustainable value for our company, our investors, our consumers, our employees and our communities.”

The company, which has also earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star partner of the year/sustained excellence award for 11 consecutive years, has significantly reduced energy use and carbon emissions since implementing an energy management program in 2007. Recent achievements include optimizing biomass procedures to improve thermal efficiency and replacing HVAC systems, air compressors and lighting with more energyefficient equipment.

For more details about CDP, its scoring methodology and the full list of A List companies, visit www.cdp.net.

Log on to the HanesBrands Sustainability website (www.hbisustains. com) to learn more about the company’s sustainability initiatives and information.

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Local woman ‘dreams’ shoe design, starts her own shoe company

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Cerebral palsy has not stopped Ricole Wicks from accomplishing her dreams.

While she is 100% wheelchair bound, Wicks has continued to defy expectations. Her latest achievement is creating her own shoe company and releasing her first shoe.

Cerebral palsy is a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture due to abnormal brain development, usually before birth. Wicks does not look at her condition as a disability, but more so of a challenge to overcome in route to her goals.

Design has always been an interest for Wicks and with computer programs, she is able to finally put her thoughts on paper.

The design for the shoes came to her in a dream and now her dream has become a reality. Her shoe is a basketball shoe with a stylistic look.

“I’m a Christian and I believe in God and I believe that God gives us ideas and I think that sometimes we will ask God for things and God will give us an idea instead of giving us the actual thing we are asking for, so when you don’t act on that idea, you’re missing the answer to your prayer,” said Wicks.

“I got the idea for this shoe back in 2009, but I was really intimidated by it because it wasn’t something I went to school for.

I get my designs pretty unusually; I dream my designs, so the shoe that I re-

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Wicks came up with this shoe design from a dream she had. leased I actually dreamed came those thoughts, she myself walking in. In my began to set herself on a dreams, I’m rarely in my path that has led her to this chair. I’m walking, so a lot point in her life. of times I’m dreaming, I “I love basketball, so I see the shoe that I am in.” got my first degree in meWicks says she was dia studies because I wantshocked by the response ed to be a sports broadabout the shoe. Everyone caster and I eventually was excited for Wicks and want to own my own TV the shoe she created. network,” she said of her “People said that they future goals. “I was born love the shoe, and it was with cerebral palsy, so I an awesome design and try to advocate for people it’s awesome that I did it, with disabilities and to because I had been talk- show them that it doesn’t ing about it forever,” she have to be a barrier, it can said. “The response has be a door-opener.” been awesome and it has Wicks wants to be an added to my confidence to inspiration to other people do more, because people who may have a disability. really like what I am put- She says it has been a misting out.” sion of hers to show people Wicks chose the name that they can accomplish ColeMind for her shoe their dreams no matter company and her slogan what obstacles are placed is “Your mind is your in front of them. wealth” because she feels “My goal was to show your ideas are your gems. people that it doesn’t have Wicks is a Greens- to be a barrier,” she said. boro native and a gradu- “There is nothing that you ate of UNC-Greensboro. can’t do, because there is She says high school was so much innovation and so tough for her because she many ways you can think felt her condition as a outside the box to make up problem, more than part of the gap. who she is. Once she over“For other people, I

‘The Oil Lady’ to open new store location

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

For years Tanya Fisher had ambitions of one day being a business owner. In 2011 with about two dozen essential oils and a booth at the Cook’s Flea Market, Fisher took a leap of faith and decided to follow her dreams. “It just grew from there … I started out with about 12 oils in each box and I’m in the ‘dog section’ of the Flea Market … then a spot came open in the front and I took it and it just grew from there,” Fisher said.

From humble beginnings in the dog section, later this month Fisher’s dream of becoming a business owner will grow to heights she never imagined nine years ago, when she holds the official grand opening for her store front on Reynolda Road. Fisher said it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of her family and all her loyal customers. “The customers helped it grow … I think I might love the customers more than I love the actual business,” Fisher laughed.

“I’ve just always been a people person and I just love them because they make me want to do this and they make me want to make it better for them.”

After overcoming several obstacles in the beginning, Fisher, who is better known throughout the city as “The Oil Lady,” said she buckled down and the rest is history. While word of the The Oil Lady and her products continued to spread by word of mouth, Fisher’s daughter, Jessica, was secretly working on a website for what has become the family business.

“About a month be-

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Local business owner Tanya Fisher, who is better known as The Oil Lady will hold a grand opening for her store on Sunday, Dec. 20. fore, she told me she was When asked how it working on the website. feels to see her mom follow So when the pandemic her dreams, Jessica said hit she said, ‘We’re going she is an inspiration. Since to launch this thing.’ She graduating from Wake launched it that first week Forest University, Jessica and we got hit after hit,” has joined her mother. JesFisher said. sica specializes in healing Despite her success, and spiritual stones and Fisher said she was still on crystals that will be availthe fence about opening her able for purchase at the own store. But once again store, along with a wide she took a leap of faith variety of body oils, essenand everything seemed to tial oils, natural soaps and fall into place. Fisher said body creams, vitamins, when she found out she and much more. was eligible for early re“I tell people all the tirement and her daughter time that she makes me got more involved with the so proud I’m following in business, she knew it was her footsteps,” she said. a sign. “I had to listen, so “Being able to work with here I am,” she said. Fisher her has been awesome and has two more weeks at her hopefully someday I’ll be job with the District Court able to quit my job and Judges Office and that work with her full time.” same week she will hold The Oil Lady’s grand her grand opening. opening is scheduled for “I’ve always been a Sunday, Dec. 20, at the go-getter when I put my new location, 3800 Reynmind to it,” Fisher said. olda Road, Ste. 240. For “I kind of slowed down at more information and a first, but then I just decided complete list of products, to go with. I don’t believe visit www.thewsoillady.

God put this in front of me com or search “The WS to second guess it, because Oil Lady” on Facebook he made too many things and Instagram. happen.”

hope that it helps them to eliminate their excuses and make that jump. Whatever is stopping you from doing what you want, it’s usually your own fear getting in your way.”

Wicks wants to expand her ColeMind brand to include other styles of shoes, as well as clothing. She says eventually she wants to see ColeMind in brickand-mortar stores.

Wick says her parents were apprehensive about her starting a shoe company. On the other hand, her younger family members were very encouraging toward her dream.

“My dad is a baby boomer, so he is all for a 9-to-5 and that is just not me,” she said. “I will do that, but I do it to fund the other stuff. My siblings

and cousins were like ‘let’s go!’”

Wicks was able to develop her shoes through Aliveshoes.com.

She stated that the site allows you to design your shoes through templates they provide and you can alter colors and materials based on your liking.

Design is not the only thing Wicks has on her table. She has her own non-

profit organization, Will Empowered, along with helping her brother with his nonprofit.

For more information about ColeMind shoes, please visit Wicks on Instagram at Cole2diamond, or on Facebook at Ricole Naturalbornfighter Wicks.

You can find the link for her shoes on her social media sites.

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It’s going to take more than a pandemic to dull the Christmas spirit in WinstonSalem! Most of the traditional events we look forward to have re-imagined ways to continue to offer us holiday cheer. With all these choices, it will be hard to choose which ones to attend. However you choose to celebrate the holidays, here’s wishing you the joy and peace of this special season.

*Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights, a holiday tradition, runs 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. through January 1. Over 100 displays spread over a four-mile route is a light-andmotion-filled adventure. Tickets are $15 per family cars, vans or trucks. Carriage rides and tractor-pulled hayrides are available by reservation and at an additional charge. Call 336-766-9540 for information. www.forsyth.cc/parks/tanglewood/fol/. *Enjoy the beauty of a Victorian Christmas at Korner’s Folly, 413 S. Main St., Kernersville, Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m. The 1880 home of artist Jule Gilmer Korner will be transformed with floor to ceiling garland, lights and Christmas trees. Self-guided tours will include 22 decorated rooms and lasts about 1-1/2 hours. Tickets are $10/adult and $6/children 6-18 (under 6 free). Limited number of tickets available. For ticket information, visit www.kornersfolly.org. *Find unique gifts and holiday items at The Cricket’s Nest through Dec. 23.

Their annual craft show has been cancelled for 2020, but the shop is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rooms are filled with unique items of all kinds handmade by local seniors. The Cricket’s Nest is located at 4401 Country Club Road. www.cricketsnest.com. *Cricket’s Nest is stepping out into the Virtual World with the “Virtual Cricket” – a Facebook Live Event – Friday, December 11 and Dec. 18, 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Please tune in and watch as we feature some of our unique items. Since it will be ‘LIVE’, you’ll get to see all the ‘bloopers’ in real time! *The annual Candle Tea hosted by the Women’s Fellowship of Home Moravian Church will be a drive-by event this year. On Dec. 11 and 12, from 2-5 p.m., drive around Salem Square to view and hear tableau-type scenes representing Candle Tea and the Christmas/Advent season as it was in early Salem, including candle making, hymn singing, a small scene from the Salem putz, historic kitchen items, Christmas wreaths, Advent wreaths, a Christmas tree, Moravian stars and a nativity scene. Candle sales will be on the sidewalk of West Street just past Main Street.

There is no charge for this event; however, there will be a donations box (for cash or check) so that Candle Tea can continue to support at least some of the charitable organizations that typically receive Candle Tea’s donations. With 10 different stops/ stations, the Drive-By should take about 20-30 minutes. It is recommended that you arrive early as there are a limited number of cars allowed through each day. This event is weather permitting. www.homemoravian.org. *Christmas by Candlelight at Korner’s Folly, Dec. 12, 19 and 26, 5-9 p.m. by appointment only. Interpreters from Kernersville Little Theatre will greet guests before they begin a self-guided tour. $15/adults and $6/child 6-18. For tickets, visit www.kornersfolly.org. *Winter Wonder Wander presented by Theatre Alliance Dec. 11, 12 and 13, and Dec. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, in the parking lot of their new location at 650 W. Sixth St. Arrive any time, no reservations required. $5 per person donation requested, masks required. Call 336-723-7777 or visit www.theatrealliance.ws for more information. *Holiday Drive in Bingo at Quarry Park, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Quarry Park is located at 1790 Quarry Road. Presented by City of Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation, this family event has an “admission price” of one non-perishable food item per player. www.weplay.ws. *The annual presentation of The Nutcracker presented by the UNC School of the Arts will not be done live this year, but instead will be a streamed film with the opening night of Dec. 12 being a scholarship benefit and tickets are now on sale.

The timeless tale of “The Nutcracker” will be presented in the newly created for film by the schools of Dance, Design & Production, Filmmaking and Music. The film will be widely available for free to watch on-demand beginning Dec. 17. For more information, visit www.uncsa.edu. *The annual presentation of A Christmas Memory, the one-woman show by Robin Voiers based on the short story by Truman Capote, will not be presented this year. Instead, on Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Voiers will be interviewed remotely to discuss her journey as an artist and educator. Phil Archer, deputy director of Reynolda House, will share archival recording clips and moderate a discussion with Voiers as she shares her memories of A Christmas Memory. Registration is not yet available for this event. Look for an update at www.reynoldahouse.org. *The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents “Home for the Holidays: Christmas Greetings from Broadway,” streaming Dec. 18 through the 25th.

Tickets are $12 per household for the virtual performance. Once tickets are purchased, an email will be sent with a link to the performance. For information, call 336-725-4001 or visit www.LTofWS.org. *Christmas for the City, a free event to bring together our community in a celebration of everything Christmas, is still in the planning stages. Presented by Love Out Loud, the event is scheduled to be held on Dec. 19. For updates, visit www. christmasforthecity.com. *A holiday tradition that tells the Christmas story with an infusion of gospel music, dance and spoken word, the annual “Nativity According to the Gospels” will be a virtual holiday celebration this year. Presented by the N.C. Black Repertory Company, Nativity will be available to watch Dec. 18-25 and will feature scenes from the classic Nativity. Virtual tickets are on sale now at a price of $10 per household. A confirmation email with a link to access the video will be sent upon purchase of a virtual ticket. Patrons will have three hours from the moment they click “Watch” to view the video during the Dec. 18-25 screening window. For information on group screenings (school/church/organizational screenings), please email Clarielle Marsh at clarielle@ncblackrep.org. www.ncblackrep.org. *Spring Theatre’s Holiday Film “Season’s Screenings” is a socially-distanced sampler platter featuring characters new and old, songs both joyful and triumphant, and a vibrant cast packed with more good cheer than you can shake a peppermint stick at. View the film on Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. when it will be publicly streamed via the Theatre’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. “Season’s Screenings” showcases both professional and community performers with ages ranging from four to 75. In keeping with Spring Theatre’s mission to empower the next generation, half of the performers are school-and-college-aged. Performers come from eight states and 19 cities within North Carolina. For more information and to keep up with the project, please like/follow Spring Theatre on Facebook @springtheatreorg.

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THURSDAY, December 10, 2020

Timothy Ramsey Sports Columnist

Tyson vs.

Jones – fans were the big winners Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fought to an unofficial draw in a somewhat highly anticipated matchup of former champions. Most thought that Tyson clearly won the fight, but I think the fans were the big winners for the evening, with the entertaining headline bout that was preceded by some interesting preliminary fights and comical commentary.

The 54-year-old Tyson and the 51-year-old Jones delivered more action than what most expected. Tyson delivered some hard body shots that seemed to take their toll on Jones and in return, Jones moved around the ring surprisingly well to deliver his unconventional punches at a time when he looked exhausted.

“I’m used to doing it for three minutes,” Tyson said of the rounds.

“Sometimes that two minutes felt like three minutes. I’m happy I got this under my belt to keep doing this and go further.”

Jones did not commit to any further bouts, saying simply that it was “hard to say.”

There was a total of four fights on the card. Jamaine Ortiz def. Sulaiman Segawa via seventh round TKO. In the next fight, Badou Jack def. Blake McKernan by unanimous decision. The final prelim fight, that was the most entertaining, featured Internet star Jake Paul and former NBA player Nate Robinson.

Paul scored two knockdowns before knocking Robinson out cold in the second round.

The fight was all action from the opening bell.

Robinson charged forward all fight, even after being knocked down.

Maybe Robinson should have focused more on his defense in preparation for the fight, taking nothing away from Paul, who showed impressive punching power.

The fact that Paul and Robinson were not seasoned veterans in the ring added a component to the fight that we rarely get to see. There are plenty of entertainers out there with so called “beef” and if I were the promoters, I would try to tap into that market to add some of those fights to upcoming cards. Millions of people would tune in to see their favorite rapper, entertainer or actor face off against their nemesis. To be honest, I would too.

The program also included musical interludes

by Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Snoop Dogg and more. What really made the broadcast even more entertaining was the fight commentary from Snoop Dogg himself. His clever one-liners and offthe-cuff comments were quite hilarious and really added to the broadcast.

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Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

As a senior high school athlete, you like to live by the old saying; save the best

for last. For the senior players on the Parkland Mustangs volleyball team, they plan to leave it all on the court and truly make this season the best.

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WSSU alumnus Miles Timmons lands dream opportunity as Global Graduate at Reynolds American

BY ASHLEA JONES WSSU NEWS & INFORMATION

Over 60% of WinstonSalem State University graduates find employment within six months of graduation. That’s how the story goes for recent WSSU graduate and former Rams quarterback Miles Timmons.

Timmons recently landed his dream opportunity as a global graduate in Reynolds American’s Global Graduate Program. This opportunity directly spoke to the career goals he set for himself.

“I knew early in my college career that mobility was key for me,” says Timmons. “I hope to have the opportunity in my profession to lead at a level that includes foreign countries or regions.”

The yearlong program is designed to give recent graduates international exposure and help fast track their careers globally. Trainees will be exposed to development opportunities that will prepare them for a role within Reynolds American

or beyond. Global graduates complete the program with a network that spans the globe.

As a student, Timmons, who graduated in May with a degree in business administration and a minor in Chinese, experienced first hand WSSU’s promise to provide highimpact practices to its students. He studied abroad in Brazil, participated in research projects, and interned at a Fortune 500 company. He says these experiences helped him prepare for this new opportunity.

“The WSSU experience and education will prepare you for whatever career you want to pursue,” says Timmons. “I felt I was prepared through my minor in Chinese and learning how to analyze situations and events through the lens of another culture.

I had the opportunity to grow personally by traveling abroad to Brazil and I grew professionally through opportunities to speak with major donors and on a news segment.”

However, Timmons says that it was the person-

Miles Timmons al interactions that made the most impact.

“I feel most prepared by the countless conversations I’ve had with people on campus who always let me know that their door was open to come sit and talk, no matter how many times I may have talked their heads off,” he says. “I owe a lot of where I am now

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to those individuals who made it feel like a family for me at WSSU.” After the program, Timmons hopes to be a generalist who has a diverse skillset gained by working in various sectors. “Completing the program is the first step, but afterwards, I’d transition into a lead manager role,” he says. “From there, I

hope to be placed internationally while pursuing opportunities to spend time in as many divisions of the company as possible.”

Timmons’ advice to students who want to pursue international careers is to step outside of their comfort zone at times. He also believes that study abroad and learning a foreign language is key. He utilized WSSU’s Office of International Programs and the on-campus passport office to assist with the process.

“I can only speak for myself, but my mindset has shifted … every time I’ve had the chance to travel,” says Timmons. “If you’re going to work or go abroad, every day is going to be a new experience.”

The Global Graduate Program will begin in February of 2021. Through this program, Timmons will have the opportunity to spend time in London at British American Tobacco, who recently acquired Reynolds American.

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood

Whole Man Ministries chosen as Church of the Year

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Sunday School Lesson

Called Before Birth Scriptures: Matthew 1:18-25 By the end of this lesson, we will: *Remember the story of the angel’s announcement to Joseph of Jesus’ birth; *Rejoice that the birth of Jesus fulfilled God’s promise to be with His people; *Live with greater awareness of God’s abiding presence.

Background: Among the Jews, marriage vows were said at the betrothal and required a legal divorce to end them. The betrothal period was usually a year. During that time the couple did not live together. At the end of the betrothal period, they could take residence together and consummate the marriage. If, however, the bride was found to have been with another man during betrothal, it was considered adultery and grounds for divorce because they were husband and wife even though they were not physically together. The punishment allowed by law for adultery was death by stoning (Deuteronomy 22:23-24).

Lesson: Matthew has just given the genealogy of Jesus and now interrupts the human lineage by telling of the virgin birth, immaculate conception, miraculous conception, and Joseph’s response to it. The main point being made here is that Jesus has His origin in God. We don’t know how Joseph gets knowledge of Mary being with child, but he does and it seems that the timing is at the end of the betrothal period since he was about to take her residence: “ … before they came together, she was found with child of The Holy Ghost” (verse 18).

Maybe she was visually showing; anyway, Joseph knew, but he didn’t really know and being a “just man” - God fearing and faithful - Joseph decides to divorce Mary quietly and privately to prevent her embarrassment.

His intended actions though lawful were also merciful (verse 19). These circumstances could prove taxing on the brain to put it mildly. Joseph decides to sleep on it.

While sleeping, Joseph is visited by an angel of the Lord in his dreams. The angel addresses him as “Joseph, thou son of David,” a reminder of his royal lineage and his place in it. The angel presents the missing information that lets Joseph know that his royal lineage will continue and is now divinely upgraded – “fear not … for that which is conceived in her is of The Holy Ghost “ (verse 20).

The angel informs and commands Joseph. He is informed that the child will be a boy and his name will not follow tradition, but will follow prophecy: “Thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins” (verse 21). Jesus is The One through whom divine favor and blessing show themselves. Jesus was fulfilling prophecy from conception to death. Isaiah 7:14, “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.“ Jesus is Greek for the Hebrew name Yehoshua, that means “Jehovah saves,” but Immanuel means “God with us.” Immanuel ascribes the deity of the person of the Son of God and is not the name Jesus actually uses. Isaiah’s meaning or implication was that God will come and live among His own people. Jesus fulfilled that prophecy as he swelled among us in human form (verses 22-23).

The angel commands that Joseph not “know her” have carnal knowledge of her until after Jesus is born.

There was to be no hint of any chance that Mary’s child was humanly fathered. Joseph “knew her not till she brought forth her first-born son.” Mary and Joseph had both been informed of what to name him: “… and he called his name Jesus.” Joseph was indeed obedient to God’s command. Mary and Joseph had other children, but Jesus was the first-born and the legal heir of Joseph, son of David. (The UMI Annual Commentary 20202021, The King James Study Bible, The MacArthur Study Bible, The New Interpreter’s Study Bible, The Modern Life Study Bible and The Oxford Bible Commentary).

For Your Consideration: Why do you think Joseph was the chosen earthly father of Jesus? What do you think of the one-year betrothal period?

Application: Joseph was not hasty to act, but he listened to the message of God through the angel of the Lord. God reveals things to us so that we may act in concert with the movement of His Spirit in the world. God can use us to unfold his divine will. All we need to do is listen to the Word of God. Ask yourself: How committed am I to obeying God’s Word?

Going beyond the walls of the church is nothing new for Whole Man Ministries (WMM), but their work during the pandemic more than cemented their role in the community and is the major reason why they were selected as the Church of the Year for the Chronicle’s Community Service Awards.

WMM was one of the first churches to step out on the front lines to assist the community once the pandemic began shutting things down earlier this year. Their dedication to helping people of any economic background really set them apart from other ministries. The church said they are honored to receive the award, but gives God all the credit.

“I was elated and I thought that it was noteworthy to be recognized as Church of the Year, because we are always on the front lines,” said Bishop Barry Washington, se-

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Bishop Barry Washington (center) poses with local law enforcement officers during their Thanksgiving Day event. to get any glory from man, Thanksgiving meal give- there was a serious need we are doing it because we away, which was one of then.

“Having these drivehave been mandated from the largest in the city by through food drives, we God to do the work of the any church.

“Some churches gave have seen some of the finchurch.”

The Washingtons don’t away 100 turkeys and est cars and those people look at their church as others gave away 200. were in need. We try to small, because they feel We gave away 350 and make everyone to feel the we also put in the fixings same and not make peotheir reach is so big.

“We may be small, but with it; they didn’t do that. ple feel less than because we have an enormous im- They had the means to they had to come through pact on the community,” do it, they had the where- a line. We understand the said Bishop Washington. withal to do it, but they pandemic has affected ev“Our impact is more far didn’t do it. We were able erybody, so we didn’t want reaching than any other to feed 1,400 people, four people to feel they were people per family, with the getting a handout, we were amount of food we put in giving a hand up.”

Mrs. Washington says there.”

“It makes me feel being recognized as the blessed because I know Church of the Year gives God is smiling down upon them a renewed spirit at Whole Man Ministries the end of the year, beand all of our volunteers. cause they have worked so When people say they are tirelessly all year.

“It makes us smile blessed by what we are doing, they don’t realize the a lot, it makes us thank impact they make on us God over and over and and all the members here. over again,” she said. “We It’s a blessing when you used to say, when we first are able to give something started back in 2006, that back to people and make we were the little church them feel better,” said that could, now we are the little church that can and Mrs. Washington.

For Whole Man Min- we are doing it in the name istries, once the pandemic of Jesus.”

The Washingtons want began to affect people’s lives financially, they knew to close out the year with a they had to increase their bang, they said. They have presence and outreach in partnered with the Amerithe community. The Wash- can Red Cross for a blood ingtons said they were sur- drive at the church, 3916 prised by the amount of Old Lexington Road, on people that were in need Dec. 19, starting at 9 a.m.

“If we can give blood, and even more surprised Whole Man Ministries provided meals to feed 1,400 by how many visited from we can save a life,” he people. said. “I am praying that affluent backgrounds.

“It started out with my the whole community will nior pastor of Whole Man church here, regardless wife having the thought to respond and come out to Ministries, about being of their size, and we have feed people,” said Bishop give blood, because that voted Church of the Year. proven that year after Washington. “We looked life you may save could at the community and we be a relative or someone “In spite of the pandemic, year.” saw that it was hitting rap- you know. I want people we have been on the front Bishop Washington lines and to be recognized, gave an example of their idly. We had people of all to give the gift of life and not just as a church, but impact on the commu- races and economic back- what better time to do it for the work we do in the nity by touching on their grounds coming to our than during the holidays.” food bank, so we knew community, is the most important thing.”

Camilla Washington, Bishop Washington’s wife, added, “When they told us about it, I felt like we were getting an Emmy award because we felt so special. We have a smaller church, and we are not a 1,000-member church, but God has given us such a great vision, so that makes us a large ministry. Our vision is great, because the one that gave it to us is greater and he has made provision for us. We are so thankful for this opportunity for people to see what Church members and volunteers gather for a prayer before the Thanksgiving food we do. We are not doing it giveaway.

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Thursdays and Saturdays Free Meals Christ Rescue Temple Church, 1500 North Dunleith Ave., will serve hot meals as part of the People Helping People Feeding Program. Meals will be served every Thursday and Saturday from noon until 1 p.m. at the church’s location. For more information, call 336-7229841.

NOW Zoom services New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) in East Bend has gone virtual. Please join Dr. James L. E. Hunt, Senior Pastor on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. on Zoom webinar. The link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84789021891 or Dial-In: 1 301 715 8592 ID Mtg. #: 84789021891.

In addition, Sunday School is taught by Deacon James Henry at 9 a.m. via telephone conference call #: 1 917 900 1022 ID#: 868433#.

All are welcome to join us for Zoom (virtual) Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Our Pastor, Dr. Hunt,

will be the teacher. The Zoom Link: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/89195349778 or Dial-In Mtg #: 1 301 715 8592 ID#: 89195349778#.

For additional information, please call 336-6993583 or visitwww.newbirthworshipcenter.org or visit our Facebook page.

Dec. 12 “GriefCare” St. Paul United Methodist Church sponsors “GriefCare”, a support group for persons experiencing grief due to the death of someone close to them. The sessions feature biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics.

The sessions are designed to give encouragement and support to persons on their journey from “Mourning to Joy”. Sessions are free; each is self-contained, meaning one does not have to attend the sessions in sequence.

“Stuck” is the topic on Saturday, December 12, at 10 a.m. For information about how to participate in this virtual GriefCare session, please call 336-723-4531 before December 12.

Dec. 13 First Waughtown Baptist Church Live Stream Senior Pastor Dennis W. Bishop will continue the

Advent message “An Attitude of Expectation.” The reference scripture is 1 Corinthians 11:26. In addition, everyone is encouraged to prepare your sacramental elements as we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper each Sunday in December. Please join us at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 13, on Facebook Live, https://www.facebook. com/FirstWaughtown/ or the First Waughtown website, https://www.firstwaughtown.org and click on MEDIA. Dec. 19 Blood drive Whole Man Ministries will be hosting a blood drive Saturday, Dec. 19. The event starts at 9 a.m. and will be held at the church’s location, 3916 Old Lexington Road.

For more information, call (336) 785-2080.

How to submit items to the Religion calendar: The deadline is Sunday at 11:59 p.m. to have all calendar items submitted for that week’s paper. Send your calendar items to news@wschronicle.com. You can also drop them off, Monday through Friday before 5 p.m., or mail your items to Winston-Salem Chronicle, 1300 E. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101; or send them via our website, www.wschronicle.com.

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NOW – Volunteer Center of the Triad The Volunteer Center of the Triad is responding to COVID-19 by bringing the volunteer community together. We have designated a portion of our website www.volunteercentertriad.org to assist our non-profit community as their needs arise around the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you are interested in volunteering, visit www. volunteercentertriad. org, click COVID-19 Response and search volunteer opportunities available.

NOW - Dec. 19 – Buy Black! Holiday Market S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation and The Green House Village Market are sponsoring a BUY BLACK! Holiday Market continuing every weekend through December 19 at The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Winston Salem.

For more information and vendor opportunities, please call Patricia Degraffinreaidt at 336.734.6916 or email sgatkinscdc2@ gmail.com.

NOW - Dec. 31 – Scholarship drive Atkins High School Alumni and Friends, the Atkins Class of 1969 cordially invites you to participate in our scholarship drive for Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, formerly Atkins High School.

You can do so by purchasing a large, 50 X 68-inch, beautiful, high quality Atkins High School afghan for only $79. All proceeds go towards the scholarship. If you are interested and willing to help, please

call Ms. Shelia Smith at (336) 671-8836 or (336) 893-5326, or email us at Atkinsclassof1969@ gmail.com. Thank you, in advance, for your support.

Dec. 11 – Staged reading Stained Glass Playhouse will present a staged reading of the Seabury Quinn novella “Roads” at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2020, online via their Facebook page and YouTube channel. There is no charge to view this event, but donations are encouraged. For more information about the show, visit www.stainedglassplayhouse.org/roads/.

Dec. 12 – Evening with Santa Are you looking for a fun, non-crowded way to see Santa this year?

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Dec. 12 – Toy drive Saturday, December 12, Honorable Youth, Inc. will host a “Drive-Thru Grinchmas Toy Drive” where they will collect items for their annual Christmas toy drive and distribute donated Christmas gifts for kids enrolled in the HYI Angel Tree Program. The exciting holiday event will give children a chance to enjoy a free holiday outing during these unprecedented times. The event will take place from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. in the Enterprise Center’s parking lot at 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For additional information or if you would like to make a donation, please contact Rasheeda Shankle at 336-745-6095 or visit www.honorableyouth.org.

Dec. 13 – Street light up and food drive The Washington Park neighborhood is lighting up the streets and hosting its sixth annual food drive for Sunnyside Ministry from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 13, at the corner of Doune Street and Cascade Avenue.

Because of the pandemic, there will be no carriage rides, singing or refreshments. Neighborhood homes will still be lit up for the occasion. New this year is a COVIDsafe holiday photo booth where participants can have their photos taken with their own camera or the photographer’s camera. Attendees are asked to donate canned goods or other nonperishable items to Sunnyside Ministry.

The organization reports that its typical supply chains for food support have disappeared because of COVID-19 and it is totally dependent on food drives this year. It is projecting a 50% increase in food distribution for 2020. Social distancing and masks are required at the event. For more information, go to https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / events/410962393367250.

Dec. 16 – Read to Right Wrong The Forsyth County Public Library system is holding a series of community conversations around complex subjects to launch its new Read To Right Wrong initiative.

Read To Right Wrong (RTRW) is an effort to provide information around the many topics that the community is wrestling with, through programs, reading recommendations, outreach efforts and more. *Wed., Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Health Equity Dec. 20 – Grand opening The Oil Lady will hold a grand opening on Dec. 20 from 1-5 p.m. The event will be at her new location, 3800 Reynolda Road, Ste. 240.

Jan. 5 – Teacher grant application deadline Applications are currently being accepted for the 2021 Forsyth County Teacher Grants, awarded

by The Winston-Salem Foundation for professional development to PK-12th grade educators in the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools.

The deadline for applica-

tions is Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 5 p.m. An advisory committee of professional educators will review applications; applicants will be notified of funding decisions by late February 2021. For more information or to apply, visit wsfoundation.org/ fctg.

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TAKE NOTICE that a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The above-mentioned minor child was adjudicated to be a neglected and dependent child on March 15, 2019. The nature of the relief being sought is the permanent and irrevocable termination of your parental rights pursuant to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on June 8, 2020 with respect to the above-referenced the minor child pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1102.

YOU ARE REQUIRED to file an answer to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice. If you fail to make a defense to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights on or before January 12, 2021 or fail to attend the hearing on the Motion for Termination, the Movant (Forsyth County Department of Social Services) will request the Court to terminate your parental rights in and to the minor child Daniel Bates.

If you are indigent and not already represented by an attorney, you may be entitled to a court-appointed attorney. An attorney can be appointed upon a request, subject to the Court’s review, at the termination of parental rights hearing after this publication notice has run for one day a week for three consecutive weeks in the WinstonSalem Chronicle.

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IN THE MATTER OF: JAYLNN FRANCE DOB: 11-11-2019 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Any Unknown and Unnamed Man who may be the Father of the minor child Jaylnn France, a female child born on November 11, 2019 in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

TAKE NOTICE that a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The above-mentioned minor child was adjudicated to be a neglected and dependent child on March 11, 2020. The nature of the relief being sought is the permanent and irrevocable termination of your parental rights pursuant to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on August 31, 2020 with respect to the above-referenced the minor child pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1102.

YOU ARE REQUIRED to file an answer to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the first date this notice is published. If you fail to make a defense to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights on or before January 12, 2020, or fail to attend the hearing on the Motion for Termination, the Movant (Forsyth County Department of Social Services) will request the Court to terminate your parental rights in and to the minor child Jaylnn France.

If you are indigent and not already represented by an attorney, you may be entitled to a court-appointed attorney. An attorney can be appointed upon a request, subject to the Court’s review, at the termination of parental rights hearing and after this publication notice has run for one day a week for three consecutive weeks in the Winston-Salem Chronicle.

The pre-trial conference is scheduled on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

The termination of parental rights hearing regarding the parental rights of the unknown/unnamed father is scheduled on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

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The termination of parental rights hearing regarding the parental rights of the unknown/unnamed father is scheduled on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Deborah Lynn Swaim (20 E 2094), deceased September 5, 2020, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before March 15, 2021 this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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The City of Winston-Salem seeks proposals for funding anticipated to be available from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide financial assistance for rent, utility and mortgage assistance to prevent housing loss due to impacts from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on December 18th, 2020. The full Request for Proposals with detailed information is available on the City’s website at https://www.cityofws.org/2453/Homelessness. This is a reissuance of an RFP. Applications already submitted to the City of Winston-Salem do not have to be resubmitted. For more information, please contact Mellin Parker at (336) 734-1310 or mellinp@cityofws.org or Shereka Floyd at (336) 7341305 or sherekaf@cityofws.org.

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Old Salem continues to nurture residential construction along West Marshall Street SUBMITTED ARTICLE

Since its founding in 1950, Old Salem Museums & Gardens has been protecting the core of the town of Salem’s Historic District by buying properties, restoring buildings and landscapes, and then selling them back into private ownership. This type of revolving preservation effort is at the core of Old Salem’s mission and stewardship of the over 100-acre landmarked district. In the 70 years since its founding, Old Salem Museums & Gardens has been involved in 240 land and home purchases and sales.

Beginning in the early 1980s, Old Salem began a strategic initiative to acquire a series of properties located along Walnut Street, Marshall Street, Poplar Street, and Broad Street. The primary purpose of the purchase of these properties was to control the development around the Historic District and foster residential connections to the West Salem neighborhood, which abuts Old Salem. By purchasing these properties and placing deed covenants on any properties sold, Old Salem has created a residential connector to the Historic District and helped control commercial development in the neighborhood. Also, in the early 1980s, Old Salem sold property to the developers of Tanner’s Run, a residential development located on South Marshall south of Brookstown Avenue that was built in 1985. Additional lots were sold in the mid-2000s and were developed into the townhouses along South Marshall Street and Poplar Street between West and Walnut Streets.

After an extensive strategic review of the Marshall Street Corridor by a board of trustees’ committee, the next phase of this preservation effort is to begin. Old Salem Museums & Gardens’ Board of Trustees approved the Phase 1 sale of an L-shaped area of land comprised of three contiguous pieces of property west of Marshall Street (located on the corner of West Walnut Street and South Poplar Street) at the May 1, 2020 board meeting. The properties to be sold are non-interpreted and do not contain any public facing venues. Old Salem will include deed covenants with the sale of these properties, which, among other things, will restrict their use to residential development.

Old Salem will be sending out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to a wide variety of realtors in the area this week.

Proceeds from the sale of the property will be used for a preservation fund to continue Old Salem’s 70-year stewardship of Old Salem’s physical environment, as well as improve the visitor experience.

“Since its founding, Old Salem has been fully committed to being good stewards not only of the Historic District, but also our surrounding neighborhoods in the South Ward,” stated Hayes Wauford, chair of the board of trustees.“ By the use of deed covenants, we are able to ensure that the properties around the Historic District will be developed in a way that is consistent with the residential nature of the areas around Old Salem. With the improvements and modifications to the Strollway, including the new Strollway pedestrian bridge, access and connection to downtown Winston-Salem will be improved and the area around Old Salem will become more and more connected to the city that surrounds it. We hope that the sale of the land will be a significant enhancement for the quality of life for the area.

“The purchase and sale of properties within, as well as outside the Historic District, has been part of an ongoing, long-term strategy for Old Salem,” Wauford continued. “In fact, since Old Salem’s inception in 1950, Old Salem has been an organization that takes the long view of stewardship. We are excited that the sale of these properties west of Marshall Street is a continuation of this longterm strategy.”

Old Salem has been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Old Salem will re-open when it is safe to do so for its staff and guests. In the meantime, efforts have been concentrated on producing bread and vegetables for local food banks, as well as creating innovative digital programs and educational resources, including the Old Salem Exploratorium, the MESDA Summer Scholars Series, THINGS: A Global Conversation, and the Southern Pathways project. Please visit oldsalem.org to learn more.

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low her to work even harder for those dealing with domestic violence issues.

“This award absolutely made me feel reinvigorated and it also makes me want to make sure we are getting our name out there,” Robinson said.

“Our main goal is to have

a place for people to stay and we are actively looking for a house, so we can have temporary housing for people to get back on their feet.”

Robinson and Marshall plan to collaborate in the near future through their nonprofit organizations.

Marshall says it is time for them to have a meeting of the minds to better help the community and those

dealing with domestic violence.

For more information or those in need of assistance, you can contact Beautiful Countenance at 336-891-0564, through email at beautifulcountenance@yahoo.com, or on Facebook. Beautiful Countenance currently has a fundraiser going all month that will go towards helping young women.

UNCSA college freshman will appear in HBO Max documentary “Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020” Special will begin streaming Thursday, Dec. 17

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Fischer Barnett, a college freshman in the School of Drama at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, is one of six teenagers from across the country who will appear in the HBO Max original documentary special “Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020.” The special will be available to stream Thursday, Dec. 17.

Told in a self-shot documentary style, “Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020” shines a light on the personal experiences and incredible musical talent of teens who have been confronted with the many unique challenges of 2020. Each teen performs a well-known song that organically expresses their emotions about their experience as high school seniors whose world was turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Barnett, who is from Brookeville, Ohio, sang “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and the Machine, which she said best fit her personal story as a teenager in quarantine. “It fit my whole attitude. The quarantine was the first time in a long time I was alone with myself and had a lot of time for soul search-

The project was inspired by #SunshineSongs, an online movement by Tony® Award winning actress Laura Benanti (“My Fair Lady” and “She Loves Me” on Broadway, “Younger,” “Supergirl,” and “Nashville” on television) who offered to be an audience of one for the students around the country whose spring musicals were cancelled because of COVID-19. “Homeschool Musical” offered students the opportunity to sing and dance from the safety of their homes. Benanti is among the executive producers for “Homeschool Musical,” which is produced by Emmy Awardwinning World of Wonder (“RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Million Dollar Listing New York.”)

Barnett, who aspires to work in musical theater, said the project was a very rewarding experience. “I realized I was transgender long before I came out, but I feared I wouldn’t be able to work in this industry.

The incredible people behind this show saw something in me and they value me as an artist,” she said.

“I wish everyone could come out of this pandemic with such a gift,” she added.

ing,” she said.

The documentary also features interviews showcasing the unique perspectives, wide range of emotions and hurdles the teens experienced during their last year of high school, and illustrating their resilience. Barnett said the quarantine allowed her time and space to make mental progress. “I was able to let go of things I had been holding on to. As the result of that, I came out as transgender,” she said.

Barnett’s process began in June 2020 when she sent her audition tape after finishing her senior year remotely at Stivers School for the Arts. Later that summer, she packed up and moved to WinstonSalem. The day she arrived at UNCSA, she learned she had been accepted for “Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020.” Barnett immediately secured the support of the Schools of Drama, Design and Production and Filmmaking.

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Gwendolyn Robinson recognized as community ‘hidden jewel’

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Domestic violence and sex trafficking have been on the rise in recent years.

In 2020 we have seen yet another spike in those statistics. Gwendolyn Robinson, president and founder of Beautiful Countenance Inc., was recently honored for her work in combating these issues by The Hidden Jewels Project.

Robinson was awarded the 2020 Omni Advocacy Award on Nov. 14 during a virtual award ceremony. Robinson is the first winner of the award, created by Rev. Kezra Y. Marshall, who is the founder of the Hidden Jewels Project. Beautiful

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Gwendolyn Robinson stands with her husband Alvin after receiving her Omni Advocacy Award.

Countenance is a local advocacy group that assists victims and their families with resources related to domestic violence.

“I was so elated to find out I won the award, because when she (Marshall) called she said to me ‘We want to recognize not only people in the community that are doing things towards domestic violence and domestic abuse, but we want to recognize you because you are what we consider a hidden jewel, which means you have been doing this for a long time and a lot of people are not aware of all you do.’ So I was absolutely floored by that statement,” said Robinson of how she felt when she was notified she was the award winner.

“I was so appreciative it literally made tears come to my eyes. When you get involved in what you are called to do, you just work, so a lot times you are not aware or conscious of the hours or money you have spent. You are not aware because you are just working; you are just doing what it is your heart loves and what it is you were called to do.”

The Hidden Jewels Project is a domestic violence advocacy organization

and their focus is educating the public about the issue. Marshall stated she created the award in memory of her mother, who was a domestic violence survivor and advocate.

“It was very important to me to highlight someone that is doing the work behind the scenes, but that people have not had the opportunity to see and Gwendolyn was the first person that dropped in my spirit when I thought of this award,” said Marshall. “For me, it’s about making sure I elevate those and use my platform for those to shine, so Gwendolyn, most definitely, was one of the ones I wanted to shine because of the work she does in the community.

“I had the privilege of meeting her four or five years ago and I just fell in love with her and her spirit. I was just so privileged and honored to spotlight her and every future recipient will be like her, doing a lot of the work in the community, but no one is shining a spotlight on them.”

Marshall says her mother always put community and family first, so when Marshall thought about the award, Robinson was the only person that she thought of.

“I am sorry, I know there were other people deserving of this award, but she was literally the only person I thought of for this award this year, because she embodied so many qualities of my mother,” said Marshall. “That was one of the reasons why she was my first recipient, not only for the work she does in the community, but just the spirit of how she works.

She has such a sweet spirit, and she is always trying to do something to help someone and that was who my mother was.

“I am very prayerful in what I do and it is very important to me that I do this as God is leading me, so when I say she was the only person, she was the only person because that’s who God told me to highlight.”

Marshall stated she held a large conference centered on domestic violence six years ago. She says God put it in her heart to hold a virtual conference this year, so she began to plan the conference and hold it before the holiday season.

She included domestic violence survivors in the conference, along with speakers and social workers that all touched on the subject from different perspectives.

She plans to have a smaller series of conferences coming up in March of next year.

Robinson stated this is the first award she has received for her work with Beautiful Countenance. She says this has given her a renewed sense of energy that will alSee Jewel on B6

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While the fight between Jones and Tyson didn’t involve any knockdowns or scary hits, I think it lived up to most of the hype. I think with this being the first program under the Legends Only League, it leaves a lot of promise out there for future events.

There are so many legendary boxers who have left the ring in the last 20 years that Tyson can tap to make some compelling matchups. He can also continue to add the celebrity component as well, because many of those individuals have a large fan following. The possibilities are endless.

The next fight for Tyson should be another bout with Evander Holyfield. Holyfield, the former heavyweight champ, had a lot to say following the boxing telecast, challenging Tyson to fight the 58-year-old Holyfield.

“No more excuses,” said Holyfield in a statement, per Reuters. “This is the fight that must happen for both our legacies. Saturday night you said you were ready to fight me, so sign the contract and get in the ring Tyson. The world is waiting and it’s on you now. I’m ready.”

A third bout between the two would be a great watch. The first fight ended with an 11th round TKO for Holyfield and was seen as an upset. The second fight was infamously known for Tyson being disqualified after biting off a piece of Holyfield’s ear.

Apparently, Holyfield lobbied to be Tyson’s opponent for the first fight, but promoters chose Jones instead.

“My side tried to make the fight happen and we got nothing but excuses,” Holyfield’s statement continued. “Now I can see why he wanted a tune-up fight before thinking about

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“There is absolutely no reason why we shouldn’t make it happen.”

Those were big words from Holyfield. I think he is partly right by saying that more people would be interested in this fight as opposed to the first, but I don’t think the fans are as interested as they would have been 10 or 15 years ago.

The old saying “styles make fights” fits the proposed Tyson vs. Holyfield fight. Both are slug-it-out fighters who enjoy throwing power punches from

B5 close range. With Roy Jones being an unorthodox fighter who likes to move, the matchup with Tyson was one of opposing styles. I think with the history that Holyfield and Tyson share, coupled with their fighting styles, it would be a better fight.

There are several recently retired fighters to tap for these future fights.

These fights could serve boxing fans in a similar fashion to how the BIG 3 League allows former NBA stars to still have a platform to play. I look forward to what future matchups promoters can organize. I just hope they don’t allow politics to decide who can and cannot fight like how they do the current boxing stars.