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THURSDAY, February 13, 2020

BPAL educates community ahead of primary election

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Over the past three weeks, the Black Political Action League (BPAL) and several other organizations have been doing their part to ensure voters are prepared for the upcoming primary election by hosting a series of forums where candidates in several local races had the opportunity to discuss their platforms and most pressing issues in the community.

The series of candidate forums began on Jan. 27 at the Central Library when candidates for mayor and Forsyth County clerk of

court met to discuss the issues. The second forum was held on Feb. 1 at the Delta Fine Arts Center and featured candidates running to represent the East Ward on the Winston-Salem City Council. The next forum held at the WinstonSalem Urban League highlighted the candidates running to represent the U.S. Congressional 6th District and N.C. State House.

The last forum, held on Monday, Feb. 11, was also held at the Central Library and included candidates running for District B on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and the South, Southwest, Southeast, West, and North

Wards on the Winston-Salem City Council.

During each forum, candidates answered three questions pertaining to their platforms: how they plan to spend their first 100 days in office, what they believe is the most pressing issue in the community, and how they plan to engage the community.

Reginald McCaskill, president of the BPAL, said when they decided to partner with other organizations, including the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce, local NAACP, Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity, and The Chronicle to host the

Reginald McCaskill, president of the Black Political Awareness League speaks during the candidates forum held on Monday, Feb. 11.

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Eunice Campbell, a candidate for the North Ward on the Winston-Salem City Council, talks about her platfrom during a recent candidates forum. forums, the plan was to tion as well. The BPAL can American citizens. Evcreate one venue where will also participate in the erything we do is geared candidates could share Souls to the Polls event toward the concept of edutheir views with the public. scheduled for Saturday, cation,” McCaskill said.

“So we just wanted to McCaskill said he wanted Feb. 22.

The BPAL was found- make sure we reach those to make it easier for candidates and the community ed in the 1980s by several people and that they are “The main reason was leaders in the community, educated about the politito bring the forums un- including Mayor Pro Tem- cal process.”

Early voting for the der one umbrella so we pore Vivian Burke, with wouldn’t have one thou- the purpose of providing 2020 primary election in sand forums,” McCaskill educational resources re- Forsyth County begins tosaid. “This concept makes garding the political pro- day, Feb. 13, and ends on it much easier for our can- cess. After being inactive Feb. 29. The primary elecdidates and the commu- for a few years, McCaskill tion is Tuesday, March 3. nity so people won’t be and others decided to re- For more information on running around. And what ignite the initiative earlier the primary election and normally happens is, you this year. McCaskill said early voting sites, visit the have the same people at- he felt it was important to Forsyth County Board of bring the BPAL back to Elections website. tending forums anyway.”

For more informaMcCaskill mentioned educate black voters in the tion on the BPAL, visit that the BPAL and the oth- community.

“I felt the need to bring “Black Political Awareer partners have already planned to hold forums it back because there is a ness League BPAL” on ahead of the General Elec- need to educate our Afri- Facebook.

Forsyth County becomes latest Second Amendment Sanctuary after 4-3 vote The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently voted 4-3 to approve a resolution supporting the protection of the Second Amendment, joining hundreds of other cities and counties across the country that have been declared “Second Amendment Sanctuaries.”

The resolution brought before the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners was introduced by Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt. In response to proposed gun reform

by Democrats, Republican lawmakers across the country have passed laws and resolutions to prohibit

or impede the enforcement of certain gun control measures such as universal background checks, high capacity magazine bans, assault weapon bans, and others.

Prior to voting on the resolution on Thursday, Feb. 6, the public had the opportunity to share their thoughts on the resolution during a public hearing. During the hearing, the room seemed to be split down the middle with supporters of Whisenhunt’s resolution on one side and those in support of an alternate resolution introduced by Commissioner Fleming El-Amin supporting the entire Bill of Rights on the other. As he stood at the podium facing the Board of Commissioners, John Cox, a retiree from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s office, asked everyone in support of the first resolution to stand, at which point half the room stood up.

Those in support of Whisenhunt’s resolution argued that the Second Amendment is under attack.

Melvin Pempsell, who also spoke in support of the resolution, said those who believe that the Second Amendment isn’t under attack are wrong.

He said “Somebody here stated that the Second Amendment is not under attack. He is so far wrong that he’s almost living in Disneyland.”

Pempsell said he agrees that criminals should not be allowed to purchase or carry firearms, but they have them and will continue to get them.

“Take all the guns away, they’re going to get them. That will leave some of us unable to defend ourselves and that in itself is wrong,” Pempsell said.

Amy Jones urged the board to vote against the resolution supporting the Second Amendment resolution. Jones said the resolution is a symbolic gesture and holds no legislative power. She said, “Fear is a powerful thing and seems to be the main motivator for such resolutions.” Jones noted that the resolution follows in the footsteps of similar resolu-

tions passed in Davidson County and Virginia. She mentioned the only law that has passed in Virginia, where lawmakers have been presented several different bills related to the purchase of guns, is universal background checks.

“Does that warrant all these declarations?” Jones asked.

“Those who are truly concerned with their Second Amendment rights should be less worried about passing needless, redundant resolutions such as this one presented today and more concerned about those people who become emboldened by such measures to cause harm and fear,” Jones continued.

“No one is going to take your guns; those rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and by those elected to uphold it. If that is in doubt, consider the fact that innocent people are killed every day because of guns; no one comes for your guns.”

Longtime community activist Al Jabaar said it is a shame that the public has to come before the

Board of Commissioners to discuss protecting an Amendment that’s already protected. Jabaar, who is a Army veteran, who earned three Purple Hearts while fighting in Vietnam, said he finds it difficult to listen to people push against stricter gun legislation when children are being gunned down with weapons he used while in combat.

“It is a shame that we have to come before you and discuss protecting an Amendment that’s already protected,” Jabar said. “If we continue to let people walk around with weapons such as these, we’re going to continue to have mass destruction of our people.”

Before voting, the board had the opportunity to share their comments on the resolutions. Commissioner Tonya McDaniel, who is a Democrat, said the first resolution was unnecessary.

“There’s no need to think that we’re taking something away from you,” McDaniel said. “In my opinion, option one is unnecessary. What are we

saying today? Are we saying the other Amendments don’t matter? So that’s one of the things I think we should consider.”

Before reading the resolution supporting the Second Amendment, Commissioner Whisenhunt said she understands those who fear that their right to own firearms is under attack. She said, “I do understand that there’s differences here in this county and there’s some fear in this county.

“Some folks do not understand your fear and I do not understand other folk’s fears, but I do share your concern for the Second Amendment.”

When it came time to vote on the resolution, the four Republican Commissioners, Whisenhunt, Richard Linville, David Plyler and Don Martin, voted for the resolution supporting the Second Amendment. McDaniel, El-Amin and Ted Kaplan, voted against making Forsyth County a Second Amendment Sanctuary.

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Unsung Heroes: Nicole Little

Little looks to provide hope for the next generation

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Throughout Black History Month The Chronicle will be highlighting unsung heroes in our community, those individuals who are setting an exam-

Award and Winston-Salem native, Nicole Little.

As an attorney with Grace, Tisdale & Clifton P.A., Little spends most of her days at the Forsyth County Hall of Justice.

Although she is an experienced attorney who has

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Nicole Little ple for others and leaving a mark on the City of Winston-Salem that will be remembered for some time. This week we shed light on 2020 recipient of the city’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Young Dreamer

earned the respect of several local judges including Judge Denise Hartsfield, Little didn’t take what most would believe to be the traditional road to becoming a lawyer. In

fact, Little said when she entered Wake Forest University as a freshman after graduating from Carver High School in 2009, her plan was to become a doctor.

Although she wasn’t interested in being a lawyer, Little said she has always been a caring person who wanted to help others.

She said, “I’ve always had a heart for helping people and a passion for wanting to see other people thrive. … I knew I wanted to help people, but I didn’t know how.”

Little said it wasn’t until she started working with the Wake Forest Innocence and Justice Clinic and the push to free Darryl Hunt that she realized she had found her calling. Darryl Hunt was exonerated and released from prison in 2004 after serving nearly 20 years in prison for a crime for which he was wrongfully convicted.

“When I started working with the Darryl Hunt Project for Freedom and Justice and met Dr. Mark Rabil with the Justice Clinic, I saw the opportunity I had to really have an impact on my community,” Little said. “The people who were coming

through the Innocence and Justice Clinic were people who looked like me, that I was raised with and I knew their stories personally, and I was able to be a bridge between the law students and people in the community. I figured that’s where I felt I could be most helpful.

“So when I got to Wake, no I didn’t know I would be a lawyer, but when I left there, I was at least on the pathway to becoming one and that’s because I was able to find my See Hope on A3

Black History: First black Forsyth County employees FORSYTH COUNTY SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

First Black Female County Attorney in NC. In 1998, Davida Martin was promoted to Forsyth County attorney, becoming the first African American female county attorney in North Carolina. Her late father, David Wagner Jr., was one of the first black law students at Wake Forest Law School.

Martin practiced under him for five years when he was general counsel for the Winston Mutual Insurance Company before she joined the county in 1988.

She was the N.C. Association of County Attorneys’ Outstanding County Attorney of the Year in 2005.

Before her retirement in 2018, she received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the most prestigious awards conferred by the governor for exemplary service to the state.

First Black Library Director. In 2000, Library Director Sylvia SprinkleHamlin became the first African American and the first female to head the Forsyth County Public Library System. She began working for the local library system in 1979, as the head of Children’s Outreach. She retired at the end of 2019. She’s also well known as president of the board of directors of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company and executive producer of the National Black Theatre Festival, both of which

were founded by her late husband, Larry Leon Hamlin.

First Black County Clerk. In 2008, Carla Holt became the first African American Clerk to the Board of Forsyth County Commissioners. She started with the county in 2003 as an administrative assistant at Social Services, before joining the Manager’s Office in 2006. She retired in 2018. The county clerk’s duties include preparing meeting agendas, summaries and notices, informing departments and individuals of actions required by the commissioners, keeping up-to-date information on all county board and commission appointments, and is responsible for the retention of official records.

First Black Budget Director. In 2009, Ronda Tatum became the first African American to serve as the director of the Budget & Management Department, which is responsible for preparing and administering the county’s budget. She was promoted to deputy county manager and oversaw numerous departments, including Public Health and Social Services, before her retirement in 2019.

First Black Public Health Director. In 2011, Marlon Hunter became the first African American to serve as director of the Forsyth County DepartSee Employees on A3

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Quarter-cent sales tax lets voters choose on local teacher supplements Don Martin

Guest Columnist At the end of the primary ballot on March 3, voters will be asked to consider a quarter-cent sales tax resolution that, if passed, would provide an estimated $13 million that would be used to increase local teacher supplements.

The North Carolina General Assembly establishes a teacher pay scale that all school districts must use to pay their classroom teachers. Local school districts can pay teachers an extra teacher supplement from the local funds received from their county (111 out of

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passion while I was there.”

Ignited by her work to free Hunt, after graduating from WFU with B.A. degrees in Sociology and Women and Gender Studies, in 2017 Little went on to graduate magna cum laude from North Carolina Central University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor. While at NCCU School of Law, Little also served as president of the Student Bar Association, executive editor of the NC Central Law Review Vol. 39, and intraschool competition coordinators for NCCU’s Trial Advocacy Board. She was also awarded the Floyd B. McKissick Award for Service and the C.C. “Buddy” Malone Award for Trial Advocacy.

When discussing her journey with The Chronicle last week, Little said although law school was tough, what kept her going was the fight for justice.

She said acts of injustice like Trayvon Martin and the George Zimmerman case, Darryl Hunt, and other stories served as her fuel to keep going.

“By the time I got to law school, I already had Trayvon Martin’s story, I had Darryl’s Hunt story of being wrongfully convicted, and so that drove me,” Little continued.

“Those moments where I would get tired and exhausted, I would put on the documentary, “The Trials of Darryl Hunt,” so I could remember why I was there.”

While fighting for justice in the courtroom, Little also uses her voice to make a difference outside the walls of the Hall of Justice. Little has been honored for her work helping those who are underprivileged and underrepresented, by assisting with voting rights pro-

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ment of Public Health.

During his tenure, the department made strides in public health education and community outreach and involvement. It also had the distinction of being re-accredited with honors in 2018. Hunter left the county in 2018 and is now CEO of ReGenesis, a Federally Qualified Health Center in South Carolina.

First Black HR Director. Forsyth County Human Resources Director Shontell Robinson became the first African American to serve in her position in 2014. She has more than 20 years’ experience in human resources. Robinson led a staff of HR professionals who’ve implemented an overhaul of the classification system, expansions of employee benefits and other improvements that have helped the more than 2,000 employees that work for the county. She

115 school districts pay a local teacher supplement).

Currently the average teacher supplement in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is below the state average and last among the five urban counties in North Carolina. School systems use local teacher supplements to recruit and retain the best educators.

The Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County School Board has a goal of ranking in the top five counties in teacher supplements and the County Commissioners share that goal.

The school system needs $12 million annually to accomplish that. The Commissioner’s increased the property tax rate by one cent this year to support teacher supplements, but it would require a 3.5 cent property tax hike to get to

the $12 million goal. The Commissioners are not in favor of a property tax increase this large; the rate is already burdensome on homeowners and those on fixed incomes. Since a quarter-cent sales tax would generate $13 million, the Commissioners approved placing this referendum question on the primary ballot. If this referendum is successful, the Commissioners have committed to REDUCING the property tax rate by one cent.

The tax is only a quarter of a cent - that’s one cent for every four dollars spent. The tax DOES NOT apply to gasoline, groceries, prescription drugs, automobile purchases, rent and real estate transactions. On those items that are taxed, all out-of-county shoppers and people pass-

grams and a program offered by HAWS that helps residents in public housing obtain college scholarships.

Despite all her accomplishments, awards and accolades, Little said the most fulfilling thing she does is when she speaks with young people in the community. Little said she wants to set an example for the young people who have dreams or goals that may seem impossible to reach.

Little said she can relate because growing up in Kimberley Park Terrace (now Aster Park Apartments), and at times when her family was living in separate homes, becoming a lawyer seemed to be out of her reach, but she made it happen. She said she wants to provide hope for the next lawyer, doctor, or entrepreneur. “It gives me the opportunity to let them know that I was once in your shoes,” Little said.

“I enjoy letting them know the issues they’re facing, while it is unique to them, it’s very similar to what I had went through and I want them to know they’re not alone,” Little said. “And while I was in your shoes, I was able to get here … I’m able to provide a real, living, breathing example that they are not the sum of their worse mistake and they’re also not slaves to their circumstances.

“All people need sometimes is hope … People will thrive if we give them hope and that’s something I believe in whole-heartedly. So if I can serve as a little bit of hope for the middle school student at QEA (Quality Education Academy) who’s suffering from depression, or the student who really wants to go to college but their family can’t afford it, if I can serve as a little piece of hope, then I’ve served my purpose.” was promoted to assistant county manager in January 2020.

First Black Register of Deeds. In 2016, Lynn Johnson was elected as Forsyth County Register of Deeds, becoming the first African American to hold that position. She brings a great deal of experience to the position, having worked in the Register of Deeds Office for 27 years prior to that. The office records, manages and preserves real estate records, vital information on birth, death and marriage certificates, and military service records.

First Black Male Social Services Director. In 2018, Victor Isler became the first African American man to serve as the director of the Forsyth County Department of Social Services. He previously served as director of Child and Family Services at Forsyth DSS. As DSS director, he leads a department with 501 positions that provides a multitude of services for adults, families and children.

ing through will pay the tax. I hope that support for our teachers is something that everyone can support.

If the quarter-cent sales tax is passed, it will go into effect July 1, 2020, and teachers will see an increase of $2,000-$3,000 in their local supplement starting in the 2020-21 school year.

The referendum is on the ballot for the March 3 primary election. Early voting is Feb. 13-29. It’s a non-partisan issue, so it will appear on every ballot, regardless of your party or if you’re an unaffiliated voter. The quarter-cent sales tax question is the last item on the ballot and is titled “Forsyth County Sales and Use Tax.” Voters are asked whether they are “for” or “against” a See Tax on A8

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ENDORSEMENTS Election Day

Early Voting February 13th - 29th

March 3

Fmr. Winston-Salem Mayor

Fmr. High Point Mayor

Martha Woods

Bernita Sims

State Representative

State Representative

Allison Dahle

Raymond Smith

Forsyth County Commissioner

Fleming El-Amin

Winston-Salem City Council Member

Winston-Salem City Council Member

Jeff MacIntosh

James Taylor

Winston-Salem/Forsyth Co. School Board Chair

Malishai Woodbury

State Representative

Carolyn Logan

State Representative

State Representative

Zach Hawkins

James Gailliard

Winston-Salem City Council Member

Dan Besse

Fmr. Winston-Salem City Council Member

Dr. Virginia Newell

State Representative

Nasif Majeed

Fmr. Pastor Emmanuel Baptist Church Dr. John Mendez

State Representative

Fmr. Winston-Salem/Forsyth Co. School Board Member

Fmr. State Rep.

Victor Johnson

Kandie Smith

Larry W. Womble

Winston-Salem/Forsyth Co. School Board Member

Fmr. Greensboro City Council Member

Fmr. Winston-Salem/Forsyth Co.

School Board Member

Winston-Salem City Council Member

Elisabeth Motsinger

Jamal Foxx

Deanna Taylor

John Larson

“He has consistently fought for everyday people as a member of the City Council where he chaired the Community Development Housing and General Government Committee. As chair, he led the efforts to address the backlog of housing inspections, invest in the creation of affordable housing and confront systemic poverty.

Derwin has continued this fight in the state house, advocating for criminal justice reform and larger investments in education.

He may be the youngest person in the race, but he has one of the longest and the most diverse record of elected and community service. He is prepared to serve the people of the 6th Congressional District.”

- Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines

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February 13, 2020

BUSTA’S MOVIE REVIEW

Should we give up on Tyler Perry?

BY BUSTA BROWN FOR THE CHRONICLE

During Rev. Jessie Jackson’s commencement address at Bennett College in Greensboro, he read quotes from some of the most powerful black women in American history, from Harriet Tubman to Oprah.

He followed up with a profound quote of his own and it spoke to my soul, “And strong black women just keep on coming.” The applause was deafening and his statement was accurate. As I looked around the auditorium, I saw the next generation of Tubmans, Dr. Angelous, Michelle Obamas, Oprahs, Parks and many other strong, intelligent and successful black women. I also thought about two of my favorite quotes: “The true worth of a race must be measured by the character of its womanhood,” by Mary Mcleod Bethune, and the powerful words of Dr. James Emman Kwegyir, “If you educate a man, you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate a whole nation.”

And Ava DuVernay did just that.

She educated a nation with one of the most thought-provoking and necessary films in 2019, “When They See Us.“ Duvernay took us on a heartbreaking journey behind the scenes of police and political corruption at its worst. She exposed the injustice that so many young black men face daily. “When They See Us” was an on-time film.

I remember seeing a short film about the life of Marvin Gaye. In the film, Gaye told Motown founder Berry Gordy he wrote the classic “What’s Going On” because he was tired of shuckin’ and jivin’, and wanted to educate and empower his people.

When I saw the title of Tyler Perry’s latest film, “A Fall from Grace,” I thought about Marvin Gaye’s comment to Berry Gordy.

During these times of social injustice for black women and men, I was excited about Tyler educating, empowering and growing his audience as well. “A Fall from Grace” received positive reviews from mostly black

women and it’s one of Netflix’s most watched films. The twist at the end was as mysterious and nail-biting as “The Sixth Sense,” “Misery,” and any Hitchcock film.

I’ve been a frequent moviegoer ever since I was four years old. My mom would take me and my siblings to the drive-in movie theater three times a month. I’ve seen a wide variety of films, from “Buck and The Preacher,” “The Mack,” “Super Fly,” “Claudine,” “Sparkle,” “Thomasine and Bushrod,” “Dirty Harry,” “Cotton Comes to Harlem,” ”Look Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “Valley of the Dolls,” “Gone with the Wind,” “Blacula,” and “Abby,” to “Titanic” and “No Country for Old Men” and “Harry Potter.” Most of my choices from the 70s were not on the most popular list, so I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. (Only serious moviegoers caught that pun.) At the age of 10, I’d trained my brain to figure out the plot and the ending of a film within 10 minutes and it drove my family and friends crazy. Yet, the twist to “A Fall from Grace” caught me off guard. Kudos to Tyler Perry!

As for the film itself, I don’t have grace to give Perry; only God can. But what I can do is give you my review. I felt that it missed the mark of Mary Mcleod Bethune’s quote, “The true worth of a race must be measured by the character of its womanhood.” It was the same typi-

cal Tyler Perry storyline – a broken black woman needing the love, comfort and validation of a man.

His female characters very rarely represent the strong black women that Jessie, Bethune and Emman Kwegyir spoke of. As a man raised by a single mother with the help of my three sisters, I was taught that a relationship won’t heal you, and being alone won’t kill you. Our queens aren’t falling for the wolf in sheep’s clothing anymore, because they’re too wise, too successful, and too strong. Our good black men are far more resembling of Shemar Moore’s character in “Diary of a Mad Black Woman,” which is one of three of his films I did enjoy. At that point in his career, he was new and so was the storyline.

In 2020, the plot continues. The strongest female character in “A Fall from Grace” surrendered to the stresses of her career as an attorney, and like all of Perry’s films, the man saves the day and pushed her through it. No shade on my brothas, but it’s normally the woman who pushes us through. Beside every good man, there’s a strong and good woman.

Yet, Tyler seems to be stuck on the previous plots that made him a billionaire and it’s working. But how long can the cheating black man that mistreats and abuses his black queen entertain us?

In his latest storyline, the woman is too weak and insecure to leave her low-down husband; it results in her trouncing him with a bat and then leaving him for dead. If the angry and violent black woman sounds familiar, it is. It’s reminiscent of the frying pan and grits scene in “Madea’s Family Reunion.” This typical Tyler Perry script shows very little compassion for his black audience.

We’re living in some extremely hard times for black people and we need inspiration, empowerment and hope, but not at the continued expense of conjuring up our darkest and most painful emotions. The script treaded on a thin line between making Grace an attempted murderer or a hero. That’s not an accurate See Grace on A8

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Guest Editorial Black life journeys matter The U.S. Census is now preparing to count all who live in the United States of America. For the more than 50 million black Americans in the U.S., the 2020 U.S. Census is vital. Our numbers do matter and must be properly and accurately counted. Our birth rates count.

Our socioeconomic rates count. Our death rates count.

The overall quality of life in Black America will be impacted for the next ten years as a result of the 2020 U.S. Census.

The full life journeys of all black Americans are important. Today, we are observing and celebrating 2020 Black History Month. This is the time for understanding and learning from the past to change the present and to ensure a better future for Black America.

This year is the 193rd year of the Black Press of America, represented today by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) across the nation. I am proud of the expansion and progress of the Black Press even amidst trying and challenging economic times for black owned businesses. The NNPA corporate partners and sponsors, such as Compassion & Choices, immeasurably help to sustain the Black Press.

The NNPA member publishers and newspapers, complemented by their digital distribution of content, including a wide array of social media channels, cover the news that oftentimes gets left out of mainstream news media. One of the reasons why the Black Press continues to be the trusted voice of Black America is because we report on the entire journey of Black America from life to death from generation to generation.

The NNPA began a unique and important partnership with Compassion & Choices to acquire a more in-depth awareness and knowledge about how black Americans and others are enabled to have a planned, dignified and well thought out, peaceful transition without the sudden unpreparedness that happens too often in many black American families.

Compassion & Choices is committed to empowering people to get the care they need during a serious illness or at the end of life. One way to do that is by helping people plan well and become good advocates for themselves and their loved ones.

In other words, the entirety of one’s life journey is precious and should be prepared for the end of the journey with dignity and respect. It is really about taking responsibility to ensure that your transition will be handled in a manner that you have pre-determined with the interest of all those you love and who love you.

This is a subject that is often avoided until the finality of death confronts the loved ones of the departed. Our newspapers cover and publish the obituaries of people in the communities in which we serve as a matter of tradition and respect for the untold positive contributions of those who make their final transition at the end of their remarkable life journeys.

Planning for one’s transition does not mean you are ready to die before your time is up or that you are attempting to hurry or rush your departure from this world. To the contrary, planning the final transition of your life is like having a sustainable life insurance policy that removes the burden of your transition from your love ones.

Yes, black life journeys matter at the beginning and at the end. We all have the opportunity and the responsibility to respond to this issue in a timely manner.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and can be reached at dr.bchavis@nnpa.org.

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Will the new Salem Parkway boost downtown business? centric businesses such as retailers, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and brewerCash ies.

I have no doubt the Guest road closure played a key role in hurting downtown Columnist business, but I believe it’s very important that we Just over a week ago, carefully look at a number the new Salem Parkway, of other wavering ecoformerly known as Busi- nomic indicators preventness 40, opened six months ing downtown businesses ahead of schedule and to from returning to normal much fanfare. Many lo- growth. cal residents and business One reality that many owners gathered on the downtown business ownnewly constructed two- ers must accept is there has lane freeway to celebrate. been an explosion of new Downtown business own- apartments, hotels, resers blamed the closed road taurants, bakeries, coffee for many of their woes in shops, bars, and brewerthe center city. ies in the central business In November 2018, district. So many that I’ve a 1.2 mile long section of started to question does Business 40 was closed for enough real demand exist significant reconstruction to support all the risk-takand to address substandard ing entrepreneurs behind exits, entrance ramps, and the ventures. bridges. The total invest For example, I chatment for the improvement ted with a new downtown project was $99.2 million resident, who she gleefully and it was completed six told me how a recently months ahead of schedule. opened downtown apartMany of us (including me) ment complex is offering hoped the state would use a $2,000 signing bonus to the opportunity to widen new tenants. Keep in mind the road to be proactive that I didn’t say a $2,000 about future growth in the rental concession, but litcommunity – in the end erally the property manstate officials decided it ager is handing out Visa would be too costly to con- gift cards to anyone who vert the road to three lanes. signs a lease. That should Personally I’ve felt make plenty of market obmany of the downtown servers nervous because it businesses that faulted points to a clear emerging the road closure for their weakness in the downtown sales declines have only rental market. been considering one vari Most downtown busiable amongst many. So, nesses rely heavily on conI’ve been spending time sumers having discretionmeeting with a handful of ary income to make buying downtown business own- decisions. For example, if ers to survey whether they you have money left over have seen any increase in after paying critical bills, sales or customer traffic then you’re more likely to since the new parkway catch a performance, dinopened. ner and drinks in down Not only have they town. If you don’t, then not seen any rebound, but you may opt to Netflix and some even reported sales chill at home with a pizza for the current month are and beer from a nearby trending lower than sales grocery store. for the same period last Ultimately the lack year – undoubtedly this of new private sector job winter season has been growth in the city is harmmild compared to 2019. ing not only downtown Typically, weather can be a businesses, but the city athuge driver for consumer- large. Private sector emAlgenon

ployment is barely higher than it was in 1999, which was more than 20 years ago. Winston-Salem has an average hourly wage of $22.05, about 12% below the national average of $24.98 – also lower than neighboring regions – Charlotte ($24.52) and Raleigh ($25.28).

Average hourly wages can be easily misconstrued because of large outliers. I prefer to focus on median wages because they are not as easily manipulated by high income earners that often work in white collar jobs. The median hourly wage in Winston-Salem is $16.87 an hour, almost $2 below the national average.

Hanesbrands Inc. will be the only publicly-traded company based in Winston-Salem once Primo Water Corp. completes its sale. Over the past 20 years, we have watched 14 corporate headquarters depart the city for a variety of reasons.

Keep in mind, when these companies leave, we don’t simply give up ordinary jobs, but we also lose members of the executive suite – CEO, COO, and CFO – and these people often have high discretionary income that supports a variety of businesses in the city. Not to mention these high-profile companies attract people into town, which has a direct impact on the hospitality sector’s ability to thrive.

We have a clear strength when it comes to recruiting young people to our community - we have five leading educational institutions in our backyard – Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, Salem College, North Carolina School of the Arts, and Forsyth Tech.

Wake Forest enrolls four out of its five students from out of state.

So, we have no barriers preventing us from attracting young talent, but local economic conditions result

in a low retention of rising leaders.

SmartAsset recently announced a list of states where Millennials are moving and North Carolina ranked #5, with a net migration of 18,824, and beat other southern states such as Georgia. Look deeper at the actual cities attracting Millennials Charlotte (#6), Greensboro (#18), and Raleigh (#23) – completely absent from the list is Winston-Salem.

This inconvenient truth further exacerbates the lack of growth for consumer driven businesses located in Winston-Salem.

Millennials spend a larger portion of their income on retail, restaurants, and breweries, but we don’t seem to be too adept at keeping them in our community. *60% of millennials spend more than $4 on a single coffee. *70% of millennials will spend extra to eat at the hip restaurants in town. *69% of millennials buy clothes for reasons beyond basic necessity.

City leaders must acquire a laser focus on recruiting corporate headquarters to raise the overall prestige of the city. We must figure out innovative ways to jumpstart private sector job growth to generate more discretionary income to bolster consumer focused businesses.

We need more workforce development initiatives to raise the median wage.

But most importantly we must give the younger generation a substantive reason to stay in the city to support local businesses and build families – both make powerful contributions to the community’s tax base.

Algenon Cash is a nationally recognized speaker and the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm. Reach him at acash@algenoncash.com

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Biscuitville celebrates Black History Month

Winner of commemorative gift basket will be drawn from Facebook comments GREENSBORO— Biscuitville Fresh Southern®, a local familyowned restaurant widely known for its authentic, Southern cooking, is celebrating Black History Month by honoring Toni Morrison and Rhiannon Giddens. During February, Biscuitville is giving away commemorative bookmarks about the two women to customers while supplies last. The bookmarks, which provide information about Morrison and Giddens, also contain a coupon for a free sausage biscuit from Biscuitville.

In addition to the bookmarks, Biscuitville will give away a gift basket to one person randomly selected from those who have posted comments to Biscuitville’s Facebook page between Feb. 16 and Feb. 29 about inspiration from Morrison’s or Gidden’s accomplishments.

The gift basket includes

a set of three Morrison books, a three-CD set of Giddens’ music, a gift card from Biscuitville, and other assorted Biscuitville merchandise.

Morrison was an award-winning novelist and editor known for exploring black culture and identity in America, especially the struggles of black women. Born Chloe Ardelia Wofford in Lorain, Ohio, she became the first black female editor in fiction at Random House publishing in New York and later taught for years at Princeton. Morrison won the National Book Critics Circle Award for “Song of Solomon” in 1977 and the Pulitzer Prize for “Beloved” (later made into a movie) in 1988.

She was the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President

Lewis Latimer was born in Chelsea, Mass., on Sept. 4, 1848, to parents who had fled slavery. He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 15 and after receiving an honorable discharge in 1863, he was hired as office boy with a patent law firm, Crosby Halstead and Gould. Recognized for his talent for sketching patent drawings, he was promoted to a position as head draftsman.

Latimer, along with Joseph Nichols, invented a light bulb with a carbon filament, an improvement on Thomas Edison’s original paper filament, and sold the patent to the United States Electric Company in 1881. He received a second patent for the “Process of Manufacturing Carbons,” an improved method for the production of light bulb carbon filaments. Latimer was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his work on electric filament manufacturing techniques.

Obama in 2012.

Giddens is a founding member, lead singer as well as fiddle and banjo player of the Grammywinning Carolina Chocolate Drops. Born in Greensboro in 1977, she graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and later Oberlin College, where she studied opera.

In 2015, Giddens released her debut solo album, “Tomorrow Is My Turn,” to critical acclaim. With the Carolina Chocolate Drops, she was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Giddens is known for performing opera, jazz, and bluegrass–a genre where she has shattered stereotypes–and even acting, on the TV show “Nashville.”

In 2019, she released two collaborative albums, “Songs of Our Native Daughters” and “There Is No Other.”

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representation of a strong black woman.

“A Fall from Grace” also proves that Perry continues to lack originality.

It resembled some of the thriller type docuseries on the ID Network and classic thrillers such as the 80s blockbuster “Jagged Edge.” The legendary Cecily Tyson and Phylicia Rashad were great, but were overshadowed by

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“local sales and use tax at the rate of one-quarter percent (0.25%) in addition to all other State and local sales and use taxes.” The Commissioners would like to have included “to be used only for teacher supplements” at the end of the ballot question. Unfortunately, State law dictates

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poor scriptwriting and unpolished actors.

So, if you’re tired, I strongly suggest you see it on a day you’re well rested, because you might fall asleep and miss the best part, the ending. I’ll be transparent and admit that I’m a huge fan of Perry’s stage plays, but it’s time for the film mogul to educate and grow his audience. Take us to a place in our hearts and minds that we’ve never been. Give us an escape

from the pain and suffering, such as abusive relationships, lowdown men, low self-esteem, mothers with broken hearts, and so on. A laugh here and there and the mention of God’s name is not an escape. It’s only a Band-Aid. We need healing. I won’t give up on you, because I believe you can and will educate and grow us.

So, Tyler Perry, I’ll see you at the movies. Or on Netflix. or OWN. Or BET.

what’s on the ballot, and doesn’t allow for the purpose of the tax to be stated.

Both the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and the WS/FCS Board of Education have unanimously endorsed putting this on the primary ballot as a possible longterm solution for funding local teacher supplements. Both the Democrat and Republican parties

are supporting this tax increase. I certainly hope that all voters will support this opportunity to support our teachers.

Forward With Experience Increased Recruitment of Police and Fire Fighters, with pay bonus to veterans Almost $4 million in park and strollway improvements Over $2 million for street and sidewalk improvements New fire station in South Ward with community space Activation of Sustainability Council for the City Protection of Peter Oliver historic site as part of African-American history on expanded Strollway

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Timothy Ramsey Sports Columnist

Why aren’t other black sports’ trailblazers celebrated like Jackie Robinson?

Jackie Robinson is the most celebrated black athlete who has broken the color barrier of any of those in the four major sport leagues in America. Through the multitude of movies, documentaries and stories told, we all have a great glimpse of the impact Robinson made on Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1947.

As the calendar flipped to February, we celebrate Black History Month, which led me to think about some of the other black men who had enough courage to brave the unknown and become the first black person to play in their respective leagues.

I think MLB has done a great job of highlighting the legacy of Robinson. The other sports have not done such a great job of following suit. We have all seen and heard the horrible things that Robinson had to endure, and I am sure those other sport trailblazers had an equally tough time in their journeys. I guess the major reason Robinson is celebrated so much is because baseball was the most popular sport in the country for many years, coupled with the fact that Robinson was one of the best players to ever play the game.

I am one of the biggest football fans that I know. I thought I was a great historian of the game as well, but when I tried to think of who the first black player in the NFL was, I could not think of a name. Admittedly, I was a bit ashamed that I had no clue who it was, so I had to do a little digging.

Through my research, I found that there were several answers to this question. Charles Follis is believed to be the first black professional football player, having played for the Shelby Steamfitters from 1902 through 1906. Fritz Pollard and Bobby Marshall were the first black players in what is now the NFL in 1920.

Kenny Washington was the first African American to sign a contract with an NFL team in the postWorld War II era in 1946 by the Los Angeles Rams.

Washington had several surgeries on his knees throughout his career, which shortened his time with the Rams. He played with Los Angeles for three seasons and still holds the Rams team record for the longest run from scrimmage (92 yards). While his career was short in the NFL, he opened doors for future players to walk through.

Washington was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1956 and his number 13 jersey was the first to be retired at UCLA. The NBA was finally integrated in 1950. On October 31 of that year, Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play in an NBA game See Trailblazers on B6

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Mt. Tabor and Parkland are arguably the two best boys’ varsity bas-

ketball programs in the city of Winston-Salem. The two teams have faced off twice this season and the Mustangs have come out on top on both occasions. Those two losses have also been the only losses for the Spartans for the year.

Glenn’s Daniel Napper chooses Mars Hill

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It’s the dream of any high school athlete to be offered a scholarship to play on the next level. While many athletes look for the largest, most popular school they can, some prefer a more intimate environment. For Glenn’s Daniel Napper, that is exactly why he chose Mars Hill University over larger schools that recruited him.

Napper was a sought-after player due to his skillset, athleticism and versatility. He put a lot of thought into where he would play on the next level, but Mars Hill felt like “home” to him. Napper will play outside linebacker for the Mountain Lions, a position best suited for him.

“It’s just like a family atmosphere and the class sizes are small, so I learn a lot better that way,” said Napper.

The recruitment process was an enjoyable one for Napper. He was pleased to see how many schools wanted to bring him into their program.

“It was good knowing how much people wanted me and how my talent could be used at the next level,” he said. “It was a long journey, but I am glad to be at this place.”

Napper has the advantage of having older siblings go through the recruitment process. He leaned a lot on his family for advice and guidance during this journey.

“They were there every step of the way,” he said about his family. “The times I felt like I didn’t want to do it anymore, they were there to keep pushing me. It’s what a family should do, just uplifting you during the times you are down.

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Napper signed his letter of intent last week at Glenn High School with family and head coach Antwon Stevenson.

“I am just going to do the best that I can and I know it will be a hard transition, but I feel like it’s doable. My brothers and sister have done it, so I feel like I can do it.”

Napper has never had the opportunity to spend a lot of time concentrating on just one position. He looks at that as a positive and is excited to see how good he can be focusing on just one spot on the field.

“It’s like I have to do what’s best for the team to try and get wins and show my versatility to colleges, so I can be in a better position than other athletes,” Napper went on to say.

The coaching staff of Glenn has made a major impact on Napper over the years.

“Coach Stevenson knows how to tear you down and build you up at the same time,” said Napper. “He will have your back for you to make sure nobody is treating you wrong. He gives everybody a fair opportunity, he is just

going to push you to be your best any given day, no matter what.”

Once his teammates found out Napper had made his decision, they were almost as happy as he was.

“Everyone was jumping around, telling me congratulations and that was a family atmosphere too, because I was there when they were growing and they were there when I was growing, so we were all in it together,” he continued.

Napper said he will miss a lot at Glenn.

“Everybody and everything, because everything we did was together, so that’s mainly what I am going to miss” he said.

The coaches at Mars Hill told Napper he will have an equal opportunity to compete against the upperclassmen already on campus. Napper’s goal is to go in and try to win a starting spot as a freshman.

Napper’s parents, Daryl and DaNina, felt he made a great decision in choosing Mars Hill to con-

tinue his educational and athletic goals.

“I really felt like that was where God was sending him as well,” said Mrs. Napper. “I wanted him to make up his own mind and make his own decision. I’ll admit, we visited some other campuses and wondered what was going through his mind. I knew he had Mars Hill at heart, but I was wondering if he was starting to sway.

Our main concern was for him to make a decision he could live with.

“When he told us, it was just in sync with my thoughts, feelings and everything I had seen and experienced while I was there on campus.”

Mr. Napper added, “For me, I was happy and happy for many different reasons, because there were so many signs that led us directly to Mars Hill, even to the extreme of his defensive coordinator being a pastor like me. Throughout the entire campus, they had a great atmosphere.”

Napper’s parents have very high expectations for Daniel. They anticipate him doing well on the field, but the classroom is where they want him to shine most. The Nappers have required their children to carry at least a 3.0 GPA to be able to compete in high school sports, so that will have to continue at the next level.

“We ask our children every time we take them to orientation on a college campus, ‘If we had to leave you today, would you be all right?’ said Mr. Napper. “Each campus that we took them to, they each said yes. So, when he told us he was happy and we could leave him in the mountains, his mom and I said, everyone will have to come to Mars Hill.”

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Maaly Maal’s Top 15 Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Teams of the Triad

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Boys 1. (tie) Northwest Guilford (19-3) 1. (tie) Parkland (17-3) 2. Mt. Tabor (20-2) 3. Reidsville (18-2) 4. Western Alamance (17-4) 5. Lexington (16-4) 6. West Stokes (17-4) 7. Smith (16-5) 8. North Forsyth (16-5) 9. Eastern Guilford (17-6) 10. Atkins (16-5) 11. Grimsley (14-6) 12. W-S Prep (14-7) 13. Randleman (17-2) 14. North Davidson (18-4) 15. Dudley (14-6)

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

The Prayer of Jesus Scriptures: Matthew 6:9-15 By the end of this lesson, we will: *Identify the place of the Lord’s Prayer in the life of the church; *Long for the kingdom of God described in the Lord’s Prayer to be manifested in our lives; *Pray the Lord’s Prayer with deeper appreciation for its meaning.

Background: Jesus has already given instructions on how to give and who should give. He has warned against being hypocritical in prayers for the masses. Jesus has said to be private, direct and aware that “your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.” (Matt 6:8) Jesus has already told the disciples that the secret to prayer is secret prayer (Matt 6:6).

Lesson: The prayer of Jesus is more of a model on the elements of prayer rather than a liturgy to be repeated, though we do, and often mindlessly. But in response to his disciples’ request to be taught how to pray, Jesus knew that to properly pray they must first understand the principles of prayer which comprise the Lord’s Prayer.

There are six petitions in the prayer Jesus modeled for his disciples. Three petitions are directed to God (verses 9-10) and three toward human needs (verses 11-13).

Here is an acronym that prioritizes the principles of prayer included in those petitions: F-A-C-T-S. F-faith – the secret is in knowing the One to whom we pray more fully. Since God is awesomely revealed in His Word, the prayer of faith must always be rooted in scripture (verse 9).

A-adoration – faith in God naturally leads to adoration; through adoration we express our real, heartfelt love and longing for God. Adoration inevitably leads to praise and worship (verse 10).

C-confession – though we are redeemed by the person and work of Jesus, we are still sinners who sin every day. While unconfessed sin will not break our union with God, it will break our communion with God. Confession is a crucial aspect of daily prayer (verse 12).

T-thanksgiving – nothing is more basic to prayer than thanksgiving. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise” (Psalm 100:4). Our thanksgiving should flow from the knowledge that our heavenly Father knows exactly what we need and will supply it (verse 11).

S-supplication – the purpose of supplication is to conform us to the purposes of God in our life. Our supplications are in fact an acknowledgment of our dependence on Him, a real reason to pray without ceasing (verse 13).

Verses 14 and 15 are so very clear and to the point.

If you expect forgiveness, then give it. God withholds forgiveness from us when we refuse to give forgiveness to others. That verse sheds a totally different light on the saying that “forgiveness is for you.” (The MacArthur Study Bible, the Prayer of Jesus, Hank Hanegraaff and the UMI Annual Commentary 2019 -2020).

For Your Consideration: Is the Lord’s Prayer to you a liturgy or a model with five elements of effective prayer? What is the very first secret of praying Jesus’ way?

Application: What Jesus wants us to understand is not the mantra of the prayer, but the manner. The principles of prayer are vital to its effectiveness. Knowing that forgiveness was reiterated in verses 14 and 15, ask the Father to bring to your mind those people who have hurt you or persecuted you. If you can contact any of them, do so, and resolve whatever differences you may have.

Have I done enough to make it?

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

As I have advanced into the latter part of my 30s, I have thought more and more about my own mortality. I assume for all Christians, their ultimate goal is to make it into the “pearly gates” of heaven.

When I sit back and think about my life, I routinely think to myself, Have I lived a good enough life to make it into heaven? I know we are all familiar with John 3:16 which states “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16 is one of the

most widely quoted verses from the Bible. It has been called by many the most famous Bible verse. It has also been called “the Gospel in a nutshell,” due to it being considered a summary of the central theme of traditional Christianity. It was the quote that many of us were taught as children to give us a basic understating of our faith.

Yes, I am a strong believer in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, but I think just simply believing is not enough. I firmly believe that you have to mimic your faith with your works, which is why I try to live my life in the most positive way by trying to live my life as Godly as possible.

Whenever I have an opportunity to do a good deed that I feel Jesus would have done, I jump at the chance. Whether it’s helping someone in need, giving an encouraging word or advice, or simply giving a smile or hug, doing what you can for someone else is what I believe He would want us to do.

Even with that mode of thinking, is that enough to get into heaven? I cringe at the thought of the alternative. Spending an eternity in hell is not how I would like to spend the afterlife.

I wrote a column earlier this year that referenced my desire to connect with God by making sure I give Him his proper time through prayer. As I stated

in that article, I sometimes fall off from prayer when things are going good in my life or there is no personal crisis for which I seek guidance. I think that is another aspect of my spiritual journey that will help me get to my desired destination.

I don’t think there is a set guideline in how to make it to heaven. I think there is a different path for everyone and navigating that path is what really defines who we are. My hope is that I have done enough in the eyes of the Lord to warrant acceptance into the pearly gates when my time comes. In the meantime, I will continue to try and be a better person than I was the day before.

Carlisle speaks on passions and plans

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Rev. Alvin Carlisle is the senior pastor of Exodus United Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Carlisle is also the president of the local NAACP chapter and has dedicated his life to addressing inequality in education, poverty and many other issues plaguing the underprivileged residents of the Triad area.

Carlisle has also been Submitted photo pushing for more voter Rev. Alvin Carlisle has been a champion for social jusparticipation for the lo- tice in the city of Winston-Salem. cal and national elections this year. Recently, he sat many people are regis- had the opportunity to talk down with The Chronicle tered, they are not coming about where the candidates to speak on his current out to the polls, so part of stand and for the people agendas, along with what what we have done is work to voice what their issues with other organizations to are. Of course, they will fuels his passion.

The Chronicle: What make sure the issues were want a candidate that will issues have you and the discussed in the commu- be on the right side of the local NAACP chapter fo- nity so people will feel issues they are concerned necessary to engage in this about. cused on recently?

Carlisle: Right now, process and not feel disenThe Chronicle: What the big thing for us is being franchised. motivated you to take on We have really been a cause such as voter reginvolved in the voter ID case. It’s been the biggest pushing issue awareness, istration and why is it so thing we have been deal- getting people to know the important to you? ing with, which of course candidates and what’s at Carlisle: Especially runs right up on voting stake. It’s not just about the in this season, we see a season. And we also have national election, but more government now that is the injunction for the pri- importantly about our lo- not representative of the mary that we have back in cal offices, making sure people. The reason why court right now, trying to people understand what’s is not because people with make sure, at least through on the ballot like the tax to these extremist views outthe 2020 general election, supplement teacher pay. number us, they just vote The Chronicle: Can at a higher rate. Time and that voter ID won’t be law you touch on how instru- time again, it’s been provhere in North Carolina.

We have definitely mental the candidate fo- en that what we are seeing been out trying to engage rums have been to not only in Washington and even in voters to make sure they bring the voters out, but to our own state house is not understand that piece. Vot- give a closer look at the the will of the people. Beer registration is always candidates people will po- cause of that, I’ve been a big part of what we do tentially be voting for? thinking that if our people Carlisle: The turnout would just come out and every election cycle to make sure we get people on those have been very vote, we could really vote registered to vote. One of good and the conversa- out this stuff that is going the biggest things we have tions have been very en- on. I am just trying to realfound out is that while gaging. We have really ly get people to understand

that real change, even with gerrymandering and these repressive laws coming out of Raleigh, only happens because we aren’t showing up at the poll. I just want people to understand that we can make a difference, but we need to come out. Stats show that when we show up in numbers, change happens.

The Chronicle: The Souls to the Polls event is coming up soon. Can you touch on how important events like this are?

Carlisle: Years ago, black leaders really got behind the Souls to the Polls. Initially it was a Sunday event, where people got together after church to march to the polls, to go and vote. It was really championed in our community and many people who hadn’t been engaged found themselves engaged in the political process. So many of us that remember those days and the effectiveness wanted to return back to that old tried and true method of reaching out and bringing everybody together. We are rallying at the Enterprise Center and we will be marching down to the Anderson center. We feel that it’s important for everyone that participates in early voting to try and utilize that site, because we don’t want to lose it again, so we are targeting that location.

The Chronicle: Your passion for social justice and equality are very evident in all you do. Has that always been a passion of See Carlisle on B6

RELIGION CALENDAR Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day event Join us on Friday night, Feb. 14, for a romantic Valentine’s Day evening featuring Triad musical luminary, Chuck Dale Smith, and his band of heartthrob rockers, which will be held at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4055 Robinhood Road.

This is a free event. A light dinner is provided (you are welcome to bring appetizers, beverages, and dessert items). For more information, contact coffeehouse@ uufws.org for more information.

Feb. 16 Worship services St. Philips Moravian Church, 911 S. Church St., will worship Sunday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Sandra Thigpen will lead the service. All are welcome.

Feb. 16 & 23 13th church anniversary Fresh Fire Worship Center Inc., 1538 Waughtown St., will celebrate its 13th church anniversary in the month of February. Join on any of the following dates to help celebrate the theme “Revelation Of the Light.”

Services are as follows: *Sunday, Feb.16 at 4 p.m., Pastor Deon Clark of Equation Church of Greensboro, N.C. *Sunday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m., Apostle Derrick Kelly of Kingdom Impact of Lexington, N.C.

Feb. 22 (Register by Feb. 16) Go Red for Women Tea The women of Centenary United Methodist Church of Clemmons, 5280 Hampton Road, will sponsor its third annual “Go Red for Women Tea” Saturday, Feb. 22, from 2-4 p.m. The event goal is to educate women in our community on heart disease and related health improvement activities.

This is a free event open to the community, but registration is required. Those interested in attending are asked to call the church 336-766-5987 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and the number in your party to register. Please R.S.V.P. by Feb. 16.

Feb. 23 137th church anniversary New Hope AME Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Rd. in Lewisville, N.C., will celebrate its 137th church anniversary on Feb. 23. Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr. will deliver a powerful 11 a.m. message. The speaker for the 3 p.m. service will be Rev. Dr. Billy H. Casey and his church family from New Zion Baptist Church in Linwood, NC. Dinner will be served with the guests and guest church. For more information, contact the church at 336-945-9083.

Feb. 23 Creative Xpression

Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ, 3435 Carver School Road, will host its third Creative Xpression on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m. This year’s theme is “People of Color Joined in Faith.” The church will be honoring those matriarchs of Wentz that help build and sustain our small intimate space.

Feb. 27 Speaker series Faith & Justice Committee of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 520 Summit St., presents the In My Backyard: Faith and Current Events Speaker Series on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 12:15-1:15 p.m. Dr. Richard Groves, who is the former pastor of Wake Forest Baptist Church and professor of religion and philosophy, will be the speaker. The topic will be “Things I Never Heard a White Person Say.” The conversation is to explore what words say about our stance on race. Bring a bag lunch if you wish. Beverages and cookies will be provided.

Feb. 29 The Modernistic Club presents its 3rd Annual Black History Month Program, “Leaping Into History For The Future” on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. The event will feature District Court Judge Denise S. Hartsfield and will be held at Sharon Baptist Church, 3890 US Highway 220, Stoneville, N.C. The event is free to the public.

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Community Calendar NOW – Scholarship applications This is the best time to apply for the NC Opportunity Scholarship for students entering kindergarten through grade 8.

The website is www.ncseaa.edu/OSG.htm. Please call Ephesus Jr. Academy/ Robin Davis at 336-7233140 for assistance with the application or to enroll your child.

Feb. 15 - 16 – Pops concert series The Winston-Salem Symphony will present a Pops concert series featuring the music of legendary film score composer John Williams on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. The concert, entitled “John Williams: Star Wars and Beyond” will take place at Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road in Winston-Salem.

Tickets begin at $24 and are selling fast. They are available in advance by calling the Symphony Box Office at 336-464-0145 or online atwssymphony.org.

Feb. 16 – “Writing Your Manuscipt” Murder We Write presents a new monthly fourpart series on “Writing Your Manuscript” Sunday, February 16 from 2 - 4 p.m., High Point Public Library, 291 North Main Street.

Part one: Character, Setting and POV. Exploring the process from idea to finished manuscript, we begin with large-scale building blocks of writing: the development of characters and settings, which readers will want to discover. This series is free to writers and readers of all ages and presented by multiple award-winning authors.

Feb. 24 – Alzheimer’s forum The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter will be hosting the Forsyth County Alzheimer’s Community Forum on Thursday, Feb. 20, to hear from local area residents.

Check-in will open 11:15 a.m., and the event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Forsyth County Central Library – 660 W 5th Street in Winston-Salem.

Lunch will be provided by Homestead Hills. There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested at tinyurl.com/ALZForsythForum or by calling 800272-3900.

Feb. 24 – Poetry contest deadline The annual NC State Poetry Contest is a free literary competition open to all North Carolina residents (including outof-state and international students who are enrolled in North Carolina universities). It remains one of the largest free-to-enter poetry contests in the South. This year’s guest judge is award-winning poet Anders Carlson-Wee and features a grand prize of $500. The postmark deadline is Feb. 24, 2020.

For more information, visit go.ncsu.edu/poetrycontest.

Feb. 25 – Welcome to Medicare The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem and the Forsyth County Library is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65. The session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive. The session is provided at no cost.

Because space is limited, reservations are required.

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

Feb. 27 – Speaker series Faith & Justice Committee of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 520 Summit St., presents the In

My Backyard: Faith and Current Events Speaker Series on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 12:15-1:15 p.m. Dr. Richard Groves, who is the former pastor of Wake Forest Baptist Church and professor of religion and philosophy, will be the speaker. The topic will be “Things I Never Heard a White Person Say.” The conversation is to explore what words say about our stance on race. Bring a bag lunch if you wish.

Beverages and cookies will be provided.

Mar. 1 – Submission deadline Winston-Salem Writers is sponsoring its 9th annual 10-Minute Play competition for residents of North Carolina and students attending colleges and universities in North Carolina. Submissions are being accepted through March 1. The competition is free to members of Winston-Salem Writers and $10 for nonmembers. Winners will be announced by April 15.

For submission details, visit www.wswriters. org and click on the Contest link.

Mar. 3 – April 7 – Powerful Tools for Caregivers Registration is now underway for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a 6-week course for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. Classes will take place on Tuesdays, March 3-April 7, 2 - 4:30 p.m. at Arbor Acres Retirement Community, 1240 Arbor Road. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Registration is required. To register or get information, call Linda Lewis at The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, 336-7480217. Class fills quickly, so early registration is suggested

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• Understanding the difference between Wills and Revocable Living Trusts • The Guardianship process and how it can impact your family • How Powers of Attorney work and their inherent limitations • How the Probate process works and how it can be avoided • Pitfalls associated with common planning techniques, such as joint bank accounts • How to protect assets • Implementing a financial strategy through insurance products that can protect and preserve your estate.

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Mar. 6 – Public concert Carolina Music Ways (CMW) will present “Carolina Live! - Our Musical History” on Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA), located at 750 Marguerite Drive in Winston-Salem.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Perfect for audiences of all ages. General admission tickets are available for $25 and include admission to the concert as well as access to exhibitions on view in the SECCA galleries. Limited VIP tickets are available for $50 and include preferred concert seating, one drink ticket, and a limited edition handprinted concert poster.

Purchase your tickets in advance at www.carolinamusicways.org/tickets.

Mar. 6 - 8 – Play The North Carolina Black Repertory Company’s Teen Theatre Ensemble presents “OMG: A Cyberbullying Play” on March 6-8 at the Mountcastle Forum, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N Spruce St. “O.M.G. A Cyberbullying Play” is perfect for the entire family. This play is a refreshing, kid-friendly comedy that illustrates the way a supportive community can rally against cyberbullying through the positive use of social media.

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Are we seeing the end of the ‘mom and pop’ drugstore?

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It’s a fact that in an ever-changing economy, industries come and go, a bi-product of a free market capitalist system. Remember Kodak? As technology changed, so did consumer habits and the once powerful film giant went the way of the dinosaurs. Progress!

The same holds true for competition. If one business can do it better, or at less cost, that can shut down an industry.

What is NOT normal economics, however, is when one competitor can control another competitor’s prices, and even that competitor’s access to their customers. This is what’s happening in retail pharmacy right now. Given Congress’s unwillingness to address the issue, we are likely witnessing the end of the independent “mom and pop” drugstores.

In Forsyth County alone, three pharmacies have closed: Medicap on Robinhood Road, Medicap on Liberty Street, and Gateway Pharmacy in Kernersville. Why are independent pharmacies being forced to close?

It’s complicated, but here goes: Let’s start with prescription insurance companies, who many years ago needed help processing electronic claims from community pharmacies. Electronic claims were a big deal back then, and making sure they were dealt with quickly and accurately was important. They began using “middle-men” known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to process the claims.

But over the years, PBMs have morphed into huge businesses. PBMs now decide which drugs are covered by insurance companies and to

what extent they’re covered. They’ve developed a rebate mechanism from drug manufacturers so that the costs of drugs are decreased. But instead of savings going back to the patients, many times it goes into the PBM’s bottom line. At the same time, PBMs force community pharmacies into accepting contracts that, more often than not, result in the pharmacy taking a loss on prescriptions filled. In 2019, Marley Drug, a local independent pharmacy, dispensed 4,500 prescriptions at a loss of $19,182.

Then there are the “direct and indirect remuneration” (DIR) fees that are assessed to pharmacies. DIR fees encompass many different types of fees, but many of them are almost impossible to predict ahead of time. Imagine you rent an apartment and sign a contract for a monthly rental fee. The small print says something about “other incidental fees,” but in order to live there you sign the contract anyway. For six months you’re renting this apartment, staying within budget, thinking all is well, then suddenly your landlord hands you a bill for $1,000 for carpet wear or window cleaning. How do you budget for that when the fees you’re being charged aren’t detailed up front? That’s the kind of thing pharmacies face with DIR fees. They aren’t assessed at the time the sale is made, so pharmacies can’t know whether they’re ultimately going to break even, make a small profit, or lose money. It all happens months later, making business planning difficult or impossible.

Maybe you’re wondering why independent pharmacies are more impacted by this than large, chain pharmacies. It’s happen-

ing because many of the larger chain pharmacies own their own PBM; for example, CVS/Caremark.

So when the PBM makes a big profit, the whole company benefits. It makes it really easy to squeeze out the competition (independents and small chains) when your own pharmacy benefits from the profits made by the PBM you own.

The United States Senate held a hearing in April 2019 to investigate tactics used by PBMs. Recommendations were made to make pricing more transparent to the consumer.

But new rules have not yet taken effect, so PBMs still use rebates and fees without clearly improving consumer cost. Here’s a quote from the hearing: “PBMs were originally created to control the cost of prescription drugs. If that ever was happening, it’s not happening anymore,” Hoey said. “We have no doubt that these large corporations and the outrageous fees they charge are driving higher prescription drug costs and killing small-business pharmacies.”

So right now we continue down the path of gradually losing one independent pharmacy after another. Will it end before all we have left are large chain pharmacies that own their own PBM? Maybe, maybe not. The more independent pharmacies we lose, the fewer choices we have.

Your choice of pharmacy is an important part of your medical care. If you’re lucky enough to still have a local, independent pharmacy in your community, do business with them. Develop a relationship with a pharmacist who you can trust to provide personal attention to your overall healthcare.

getting back to life’s ‘little things’ Eve Barnes of Kernersville, N.C.

care for life Knee pain and weight challenges made little things like walks to the mailbox excruciating for Eve Barnes, so she asked experts at Wake Forest Baptist Health for help.

She followed a comprehensive plan from the Weight Management Center and lost 70 pounds. After that, her knee replacement was performed by our leading joint replacement specialists. In no time, Eve was back to keeping up with her granddaughter, working out and doing all of the little things she had previously taken for granted.

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Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen to serve its 4.5 millionth meal SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen will serve its 4.5 millionth meal on Friday, Feb. 14, at 11:00 a.m.

“When we opened our doors in 1981, 26 guests were served lunch that first day,” said Sonjia Kurosky, Samaritan’s Executive Director. “What a testament to the hours of service by our volunteers that we celebrate this milestone.”

In 2019, 3,066 volunteers provided 69,800 hours of service at the Ministry, the equivalent of 33 full-time staff members. Last year, Samaritan Ministries served 139,039 meals, including 87,132 lunches. The Ministry is open every day of the year, serving lunch to anyone in the community who is hungry and providing dinner and breakfast for up to 80 homeless men who reside in the shelter every evening.

Hector, a frequent Samaritan guest, will be the recipi-

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yours?

Carlisle: The things that I am most passionate about and that concern me in the city is our dilapidated education system and poverty. They run neck and neck and probably go hand in hand. I think the existence of poverty on this level in a country that’s as wealthy as ours and in a city that is progressing and building and growing as fast as ours is alarming. To have the level of poverty we have, to have this great divide, these two WinstonSalems is concerning.

I ride down 52 and look to my right and see the Innovation Quarter and the lights shining and just to my left I see generational poverty, lack of growth and lack of advancement. I am passionate about everyone getting their fair share. People believe in a capitalistic society, you have to have the very rich and the very poor, but I really believe in WinstonSalem we could work together to build an economy that everyone has a decent paying job to take care of their families and

children shouldn’t go to bed hungry and a big part of that is quality education for every kid.

The Chronicle: With it being Black History Month and we think back on the equality Dr. King spoke about, what do we as a city need to do for us to get closer to King’s ultimate dream?

Carlisle: The city really needs to engage and

ent of the historical meal. Hector moved to Winston-Salem about seven years ago and was in a very vulnerable position in his life until he found hope at Samaritan Ministries. He now has a successful painting career and is always working on different projects. He’s also a donor and gives the Ministry a handwritten check monthly with the same note in the memo: “A gift of love.” He is a friend and mentor to others in need, and most importantly, he’s part of the Samaritan family.

Derrick Newkirk, Samaritan’s Soup Kitchen manager, and his team are preparing a guest-favorite meal to celebrate the occasion.

Longtime Friday Soup Kitchen team leader, Diane, will serve Hector the meal when the doors open at 11 a.m. on this special day. Volunteers will distribute cake to all Soup Kitchen guests as we come together to celebrate 4.5 million meals being served right here in our community. invest in the upward mobility of black folks and I think the largest opportunities are to work with citizens on increasing the level of black home ownership and to work with black entrepreneurs who are trying to start small businesses. We need programs that speak to that.

Dr. King was passionate about that and there are still some leaders in our

city that don’t understand the systemic oppression that has happened to our people for so long, even in a psychological way, that has put us so far behind. I think those that have benefited from this oppression for generations should be responsible for providing support and educational needs.

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when he played in the season opener for the Washington Capitols. Two other black players also made their debuts that year as well. Chuk Cooper and Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton played for the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, respectively.

After only seven games with the Capitols, Lloyd was drafted into the military and was sent to Korea for two seasons. Upon his return, the Caps had folded, so he went on to play with the Syracuse Nationals, who would later become the Philadelphia 76ers. Lloyd played in the NBA for nine seasons and went on to coach the Detroit Pistons. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003.

I was really intrigued to find out who the first black player was in the NHL (National Hockey League) in 1958. I don’t know as much as I should about the sport, so I was curious to find out who broke the color barrier in the sport.

Willie O’Ree was the first black player to lace up his skates in the NHL. O’Ree is Canadian born and played with the Boston Bruins. He is referred to as the “Jackie Robinson” of ice hockey. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November of 2018.

In 2018, the NHL instituted the annual Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award in his honor to recognize the individual who has worked to make a positive impact on his or her community, culture or society to make people better through hockey.

For over two decades, O’Ree has been the NHL’s Diversity Ambassador, traveling across the continent to schools and hockey programs to promote messages of inclusion, dedication and confidence.

All of these legendary gentlemen need to be celebrated as much as Robinson. They fought through extreme racism and bigotry to pave the way for the superstars in these sports we have today.

A Great Education For Our Kids Starts With Great Teachers In The Classroom Approximately 15% of teachers (540) leave our schools each year.

A significant percentage leave for better paying jobs.

And today, we have approximately 40 open teaching positions that are not filled.

That’s why to stay competitive in recruiting, retaining and rewarding the best teachers for our kids, we need competitive pay.

The ¼ cent sales tax will generate more than $13.5 million dedicated to TEACHER PAY increases for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school teachers.

So we can recruit, retain and reward the best teachers for our kids.

FACT: Forsyth County has the lowest teacher

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IN THE MATTER OF: 19 J 235 LAUREN MARIA JOHSON DOB: 12-26-19 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Kim Johnson - mother of the juvenile John Doe - putative father of the juvenile TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of the Juvenile Petition filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services alleging Lauren Maria Johnson to be a neglected and dependent juvenile as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15) and 7B-101(9).

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to adjudicate Neglect and Dependency is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., on Friday, March 27, 2020 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.

This the 13th day of January, 2020 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services The Chronicle January 30 and Febuary 6, 13, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Ernest Earl Foster, Jr., deceased, late of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all person, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned in care of Christopher J.C. Jones. Esq., Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 100 North Tyron Street, Suite 4700, Charlotte, North Carolina 282024003, on or before the 15h day of May. 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate paynet to the undersigned This 13th day of February, 2020 Bianca P. Spell, Administrator of the Estate of Ernest Earl Forst, Jr. The Chronicle February 13, 20, 27, and March 5, 2020

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In the General Court of Justice, District Court Division, Before the Clerk Maria Eva Ramos Gaitan v. Jose Silvestre Lemus Gaitan, 20 CVD 445 (Forsyth County) TO Mr. Lemus Gaitan Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: ABSOLUTE DIVORCE You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than March 2, 2020, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 30th day of January 2020.

Jessica G. Armentrout Attorney for Plaintiff Greenwood Law 119 Brookstown Ave. #300 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Phone: 336.661.8788 The Chronicle January 23, 30, and February 6, 13, 2020 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: 20 J 008 ANTHONY DOUGLAS JONES DOB: 08-17-04 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: John Doe-father of the juvenile TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of the Juvenile Petition filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services aleging Anthony Douglas Jones to be a neglected and dependent juvenile as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15) and 7B101(9).

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

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: Kim Karen Johnson - mother of juveniles John A. Doe - father of Travis Deron Parker Jr. John B. Doe - father of Oliva Aaliyah Johnson TAKE NOTICE that Juvenile Petitions seeking relief against you have been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petitions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights withing fory (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petitions, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminationg your parental rights to the aboove-referenced juveniles.

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

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

The hearing on the Petitons alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 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.

This the 30th day of January, 2020 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900 The Chronicle February 6, 13, 20, 2020

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to adjudicate Neglect, and Dependency is scheduled for 11:45 a.m., on Monday, March 23, 2020 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 City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the positions for Customer Service Clerk - 1180 Trades Helper - 2437 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Holland Homes an independent living community is seeking a Maintenance Contractor and Landscaper Contractor. All bids should be mailed to Holland Homes, 780 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 Attn: Property Manager on/or before 2/29/20.

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Physician (Neurohospitalist) in WinstonSalem, NC: Evaluate and treat patients with stroke, seizures, and various neurological illnesses in a hospital setting. Requires medical degree or foreign equiv.

Mail CVs to: Novant Medical Group, Inc., 3367 Cloverleaf Parkway, Kannapolis, NC 28083, Attn: HR. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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A Community for Seniors

Is now accepting applications for One (1) bedroom apartments: • Section 8 Assistance • Handicap Accessibility • Rent based on income

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

840 W. 14th Street Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Call 336-723-7524 Managed by Community Management Corp Equal Housing Opportunity ST. PETER'S HERITAGE PLACE APARTMENTS 3727 Old Lexington Road Winston Salem, NC 27107 A Community For Seniors 62 and older One bedroom units conveniently Located in Winston Salem.

Handicap Accessible Units and Rental Assistance Available.

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

M/WBE BID NOTICES BID NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT Adams Robinson Enterprises, Inc. is seeking bid proposals and quotes from certified MBE and WBE subcontractors for the City of Winston-Salem North Carolina Neilson WTP Modernization project which bids on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Plans may be viewed at no cost at Adams Robinson Enterprises, 2735 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45414. Call (937) 274-5318 or email arco@adamsrobinson.com. Online at http://files.adamsrobinson.com, login: arco password: estimating; on file at Office of the City of Winston-Salem Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; Construct Connect, 2825 Edwards Road, Suite 800, Cincinnati, OH 45209; and Black & Veatch International Company, 175 Regency Woods Place, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27518.

Items of work to be subcontracted include, but are not limited to the following: Asphalt Paving, Reinforcing Steel, Precast Concrete, Erosion Control, Glass & Glazing, Drywall, Painting, Plumbing, Caulking, Sidewalks, Fence, HVAC, Roofing, Electrical, Masonry, Demolition, Landscaping, Instrumentation, Acoustical Ceiling, Concrete, Excavation & Backfill, Trucking & Hauling, Doors & Windows, Miscellaneous Metals and Insulation.

Adams Robinson Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage all certified MBE/WBE subcontractors and suppliers to bid on this project. Certified MBE/WBE companies can bid work for this project in any areas that they are qualified. If needed, we will break down or combine elements of work into feasible units or smaller tasks and negotiate in Good Faith in order to facilitate your participation.

Adams Robinson Enterprises, inc is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will assist interested parties, when possible, in obtaining equipment, purchase of supplies, obtaining bonds, limits of credit and/or insurance. Quick pay agreements are available for qualified certified MBE/WBE companies. Bonds aren’t required in certain divisions or below certain contract amounts.

Steven Siefker can be contacted for further information. Submit written proposals until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 to Adams Robinson Enterprises, 2735 Needmore Road, Dayton, OH 45414, Phone (937) 274-5318; Fax (937) 274-0836 or email arco@adamsrobinson.com.

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The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WSMPO) holds meetings on the third Thursday bimonthly or as needed at 4:15 p.m. at 100 E. First St. in the Bryce Stuart Municipal Building in the Public Meeting Room on the 5th Floor. The TAC serves as a forum for cooperative transportation planning and decision-making for the MPO region, which includes Forsyth County and portions of Davie, Davidson and Stokes counties. Citizens are welcome to attend and participate in these public meetings. The next meeting of the TAC will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020.

Agenda materials for this meeting can also be found at www.cityofws.org/Departments/Transportation/MPO/TAC The Winston-Salem MPO is seeking public comment and feedback from Feb. 6, 2020 to March 9, 2020 for the item below: - Additions and amendments to the FY 2018-2027 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) These materials can be found on the City of Winston-Salem website, at the Winston-Salem Department of Transportation office in the Bryce Stuart Municipal Building Office, 100 E. First St., WinstonSalem (3rd Floor) or at local libraries in Forsyth, Stokes, Davidson and Davie counties.

All comments should be sent in writing to Byron Brown either by email to byronb@cityofws.org or by mail to: City of Winston-Salem, DOT Attn: Byron Brown, Principal Planner P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 Public notice of public participation plan activities and time established for public review of and comments of the TIP will satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practices regarding the Winston-Salem Urban Area MPO programs has a right to file a complaint with Kelly Garvin, City of Winston-Salem, P.O. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, NC 27102, within 180 days following the date of the alleged discrimination occurrence.

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EMPLOYMENT TE Connectivity in Winston Salem, NC is looking for a Manager, Product Manager to deliver products that achieve the financial performance targets (revenue, cost and ROIC) at launch and over lifecycle.

Travel required: 30% domestic and 10% international. Send resume to: Leslie Rivera, HR, 8000 Purfoy Road FuquayVarina, NC 27526.

The Chronicle February 13, 2020 TE Connectivity in Winston Salem, NC, is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst to act as business partner in leading the Automotive business and Transportation segment and provide indepth analytics. Send resume to: Mikayla Koenck, HR, 719 Pegg Rd, Greensboro NC 27409.

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The Forsyth County Public Library celebrates

National Black History Month

African Americans and the Vote

Photo courtesy of the Forsyth County Public Library Photograph Collection

Saturday, Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. - Central Library

Panel discussion on African Americans and Voting

Central Library will host a panel discussion on African Americans and voting. Panelists include: Forsyth County Commissioner, Fleming El-Amin; Linda Sutton from Democracy North Carolina; the Rev. Paul Robeson Ford, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Winston-Salem and the Rev. Alvin E. Carlisle, senior pastor of Exodus United Baptist Church and president of the NAACP’s Winston-Salem chapter.

Friday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. - Walkertown Branch

WSSU Flute Choir Performance

The Winston-Salem State University Flute Choir will perform a selection of

flute ensemble pieces with several compositions and arrangements by black musicians. The group is directed by WSSU adjunct professor, Dr. Tika Douthit.

Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. - Central Library

African American Author Fair

Triad authors will discuss, sign and sell their books.

Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 6-7 p.m. - Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

African American Genealogy

Connect with your roots and begin your search for your ancestors.

Learn about the types of records and research methods used in African American genealogy to help you find your ancestors in this free program.

Genealogy starter kits and resource page will be provided.

Thursday, Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m. - Paddison Memorial Branch

“Selma”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his followers march from Selma to Montgomery in a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights for black Americans in this docudrama. The film is rated PG-13.

For a complete list of Black History Month programs at the Forsyth County Public Library, visit: www.forsyth.cc/library