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THURSDAY, Febuary 24, 2022

Residents impacted by Weaver fire to be reimbursed

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Earlier this week the Winston-Salem City Council voted to move forward with a partnership with Experiment In Self Reliance, Inc., to reimburse those who were impacted by the Weaver Fertilizer Fire.

At about 7 p.m. on Jan. 31, the Winston-Salem Fire Department received calls of a fire at the plant located at 4440 Cherry Street. More than 150 firefighters responded to the fire, according to the WSFD Chief Trey Mayo.

After battling the fire for nearly two hours, no progress had been made to douse the flames, so firefighters were ordered to abandon the firefighting operation due to risk of exFile Photo The Winston-Salem City Council has voted to move forward with a partnership with Experiment In Self Reliance, plosion.

Inc., to reimburse those who were impacted by the Weaver Fertilizer Fire.

Around the same time businesses in the one-mile vide documentation of the tion would be eligible for firefighters moved out of lifted until Friday night.

Under the policy that radius for hotel expenses, expenses for which reim- up to $300. the area, everyone within Experiment in Selfa one-mile radius of the was approved during the food, lost wages, and other bursement is sought. Each fertilizer plant was asked city council meeting on verifiable expenses related household that has docu- Reliance, Inc., a local nonmentation would be eli- profit that has served the to evacuate. The evacua- Monday, Feb. 21, the city to the evacuation.

Residents seeking re- gible for up to $1,000 and community for more than tion request stayed in place will set aside $1 million for three days and was not to reimburse residents and imbursement must pro- those without documenta- 50 years, will handle appli-

cations for reimbursement.

Applicants who have been reimbursed through other resources will not qualify for reimbursement.

Records show there are about 2,400 residents who live within one-mile of the Weaver Fertilizer Plant.

Mayor Pro Tem Denise “D.D.” Adams, who represents the North Ward where the plant is located, met with residents impacted by the fire during two separate meetings last week. She said at those meetings for the first time, she saw how traumatic the fire and evacuation was for some.

Adams said she heard several stories of families who just ran out the house with the clothes on their backs, not really knowing when or if they would ever return to their homes.

“This has been a very traumatic experience for the people of the North, Northeast, and Northwest Wards … the trauma, the fear, the hurt, the anguish, the anxiety, all of it’s there,” Adams said.

Allan Younger joins NC Idea Foundation ganization having most recently served as the director of the Small Business Center at Forsyth Technical Community College located in Winston-Salem.

While at Forsyth Tech, Allan was responsible for strengthening operations and services, enhancing support to small businesses, and providing community advocacy.

“We are thrilled to add someone with Allan’s background and expertise to our team,” said Thom Ruhe, president and CEO of NC IDEA. “We have the great fortune of hiring a friend who has been intimately involved with the foundation through activities in the Triad and his service on the North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council. Even more fortunate, he is a true champion of entrepreneurs

and values the power of community in leading equitable economic development,” Ruhe added.

Allan will serve as a member of the NC IDEA Senior Leadership Team in charge of overseeing all programs that provide education, training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start and grow

companies in North Carolina. He will lead program development, management and evolution for all entrepreneur programming; including the Foundation’s NC IDEA LABS customer discovery curriculum, programmatic support for NC IDEA MICRO grant recipients, and deployment of the Ice House

curriculum through NC IDEA MINDSET. Allan will also oversee coaching and mentoring and support NC IDEA’s ECOSYSTEM partners who do so likewise.

In addition to his role at Forsyth Tech, Allan owns GRACE Consulting, providing business effectiveness consulting,

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leadership development and community relations and serves as a facilitator of an entrepreneur program through Shaw University. Previously, Allan was a business counselor at the Small Business and Technology Development Center. He also served in several roles at GE Capital. Allan currently serves as an adjunct professor at Winston-Salem State University and previously served as adjunct professor at Carolina Christian College, Forsyth Technical Community College, and Salem College.

Allan will begin his new role in April. He joins the organization less than six months following the hiring of Barry Ryan, NC IDEA’s senior director of Strategic Partnerships, who spent nearly 15 years prior at the NC Rural Center.

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DURHAM – NC IDEA, a private foundation committed to supporting entrepreneurial ambition and economic empowerment in North Carolina, announced today that the organization has hired Allan Younger as senior director of programs to lead the foundation’s programmatic priorities and partnerships.

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336 Elite brings local athletes together to compete on national stage

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The 2022-2023 football season doesn’t officially begin until late summer/early fall, but 336 Elite, a local 7-on-7 organization, is giving local athletes the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season, while also competing on a national stage.

336 Elite started with about seven or eight kids who were just looking to

cess.

“We’re not even two years in and we have teams ranked in the top five in the country,” Smith said.

“Between parents buying in, the kids buying in, and having amazing coaches, we’ve really been able to make this work … just seeing how much we’ve grown in such a short time has been amazing.”

What’s unique about 336 Elite is the teams are comprised of athletes from

but there’s a social aspect to it, a mental aspect, and just their overall growth,” Smith said.

For more information and to follow the organization’s success throughout the upcoming season, visit “336 Elite” on Facebook and Instagram.

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336 Elite offers competitive flag football for ages 7-14. compete. Founder Malcolm Smith said although he had never coached flag football before, when his son’s coach quit in the middle of the season, he stepped up. According to Smith, that season they didn’t win a game, but it didn’t take long for that to change. “That next season I did a little research, worked with my son and a couple of other boys, and we got a team together.

And over the next four or six years they probably lost one game,” he said.

After dominating in local and state tournaments, in 2020 336 Elite traveled to Florida for the National Flag Football Tournament.

“We went to nationals and we won one game all weekend. It was a whole different level of competition … mostly the coaches.

We just weren’t used to that kind of competition,” Smith continued. “But we regrouped, we had tryouts that next year, and we’ve been doing it ever since.

We went from having seven or eight kids to what we have today.”

336 Elite now has several different teams and is open to athletes ages 7-14. At the Flag Football World Championship held in Tampa, Florida, in December, 336 Elite had four different teams finish the tournament with a top three ranking in the country. The 10U and 9U finished in second place, 11U finished in third, and the 12U team won the national championship.

Smith credited the dedication from players, the coaching staff, and parents for the organization’s suc-

across the Triad - WinstonSalem, Greensboro, High Point, and Burlington.

Although they may play against each other during the regular season, according to 12U coach Kenterris Clinkscales, when they put on that black and blue, all that goes out the window.

“I think game respects game,” Clinkscales said.

“They all know each other already, some play with the Ducks, Cowboys, Indians … but they come together and they already know these boys can play, so they already know they have to bring their “A” game.”

Clinkscales said for him it’s important that his players understand the fundamentals of the game and why they may run a certain route or call a certain play in different situations. “My whole thing is I want them to understand why they do certain things on the field and I think that makes them smarter players on the field.”

With the 2021 season in the books, 336 Elite has already set their sights on the 2022 season. They will kick off their 2022-2023 campaign in a few weeks when they travel to Tennessee for their first tournament. Smith said while teaching the fundamentals of football is the main focus of 336 Elite, it also gives his players the opportunity to experience new things.

“For a lot of these kids, it may be their first time flying on an airplane, first time competing outside the city, or first time staying in a hotel. So they experience things not only on the field,

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Standing up for democracy To The Editor: My name is Phyllis and I live in Kernersville. I want to hold Senators Burr and Tillis accountable for choosing antiquated Senate rules over the freedom to vote.

The John R. Lewis Act is a comprehensive pro-democracy bill that would get big money out of politics, stop partisan gerrymandering, strengthen the Voting Rights Act, and empower all Americans to have their voices heard in our democracy. This bill includes many tried and true tested solutions that have been passed in red, blue, and purple states and communities, often with strong bipartisan support, but because of arcane Senate rules, it cannot be passed without reform. It’s time the Senate recognizes that it needs to reform the rules that have been holding back important legislation that will help the American people.

I want to thank all Democratic Senators EXCLUDING Manchin and Sinema for standing up for our democracy and the millions of Americans who are counting on them and let the senators who voted “no” that this fight for democracy is far from over.

The HBCU Legacy Bowl is a pathway to the National Football League for our student-athletes Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

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Let’s say with great pride and conviction that the HBCU Legacy Bowl held on Saturday was a rousing success. It was a defining moment in the storied annals of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Sometimes, if you live long enough, life will give you some unexpected surprises. It will give you something “extra.” In New Orleans, that something extra is called “lagniappe.”

If you had asked me some years back about an all-star football game featuring HBCU studentathletes, I probably would have said it’s a great idea, but it probably won’t happen.

There would have been multiple reasons for our answer. For example, no sponsors, no stadium, and no money. You can probably add a few reasons of your own.

I was incorrect in my assertion. Glad that I was.

Blessings come in different ways and at different times. We know they may not come when you want them, but they are right on time.

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professional relationships.

In many ways, that is how events like the HBCU Legacy Bowl came to be.

It’s people making recommendations to others within their circle of influence. The Black College Football Hall of Fame and multiple sponsors were the catalysts for the creation of the HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Some of the founding partners were the New Orleans Saints, Adidas, Riddell and, 15 And The Mahomes Foundation.The co-founders of the Black College Football Hall of Fame are James “Shack” Harris and Doug Williams. It is sponsored by the Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation.

Both are alums of Grambling State University and played quarterback there.

Other Black College Football Hall of Fame trustees are Mel Blount (Southern University), Willie Lanier (Morgan State University), and Art Shell (University of Maryland Eastern Shore).

All of them had outstanding careers in the National Football League. They excelled and achieved at the highest levels of the game.

The commonality which brought them together was that they wanted other HBCU student-athletes to be successful, both on and off the field.

It is my strong belief the HBCU Legacy Bowl will become an annual event. There were sponsors waiting in the wings

to gauge the event’s support.

They are now believers.

They are ready to sign on for next year’s game and activities. The barometer for success is so high and that is great news for everyone involved. Saturday’s game showed that fans will show up to watch talent and future stars.

Team Gaither defeated Team Robinson 22-6. Quarterback Geremy Hickbottom (Tennessee State University) was named Offensive Most Valuable Player and defensive back Antwan Collier (Florida A&M University) was named Defensive Most Valuable Player.

There were no losers, only winners at the HBCU Legacy Bowl. Futures were made and careers were started. Pro scouts were in attendance, and agents were ready to meet their new clients.

We will see many of these young men playing on Sunday in the NFL.The HBCU Legacy Bowl is building a legacy.

James B. Ewers Jr., Ed.D., is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired college administrator. He can be reached at overtimefergie.2020@yahoo.com.

Black history: critical and factual, not theory James E. Clyburn

Phyllis White Kernersville

On a bright, sunny day in February, history was made. Feb. 19 was a stellar day for HBCU athletics. At 3 p.m. the inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl kicked off at Yulman Stadium on the campus of Tulane University. There were two teams made up of all-stars from the four major African American athletic conferences. They were called Team Gaither and Team Robinson.

Jake Gaither and Eddie Robinson were legendary coaches at Florida A&M University and Grambling State University respectively.

The halftime entertainment was provided by two iconic bands, Grambling State University and St. Augustine High School (New Orleans). They gave the audience the pop and the flair that made everyone get on their feet.

The entire HBCU Legacy Bowl weekend had so many highlights and had something for everyone.

There was the HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Day held at the Hyatt Hotel. It was designed for area students to find out about job opportunities at national companies.

This celebration of HBCU excellence gave would-be employers the chance to meet with students. It is my thinking that many of them left with job offers in hand. Careers in their chosen fields give graduates the opportunity to network and to build

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Focus on the historymaking contributions of Blacks in America began when Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History successfully lobbied for the creation of Negro History Week in 1926.

They chose a week in February that could embrace the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Civil rights activities on college campuses in the 1960s agitated for expanding the week to the entire month of February. President Gerald Ford formalized Black History Month in 1976, and every president since has followed suit.

Black history has taken on new meaning in this polarized political era. Education Week reports that since January 2021, 14 Republican-led states (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Utah, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Montana, and Idaho) have imposed bans or restrictions on teaching about racial issues, and similar legislation is currently pending in another 23 states. These states claim to be protecting primary and secondary school students from being

taught critical race theory or “things that make white children uncomfortable.”

Theory is part of the higher education experience, not the K-12 curriculum. While no one will deny the significant accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriett Tubman to our nation’s history, telling their stories has nothing to do with “critical race theory.” Their contributions and those of many others are some critical race facts that are missing from most of our textbooks and many of our discussions.

For example, I often tell the story of Thomas Edison and Lewis Latimer.

Thomas Edison’s invention of the incandescent light bulb is found in all our history books and we are all comfortable with his story.

What is not found in all our history books is the critical fact that he could not keep his bulb from overheating and burning out. It was not until Edison collaborated with Lewis Latimer, the son of escaped slaves, that he got his bulb to work.

Latimer had invented a long-lasting, carbon filament. The fact that it was Latimer’s invention that made the light bulb functional, seems to be uncomfortable for some to read in our history books.

There are many other similar facts. Thomas Savery, a white man, is known as the inventor of the steam engine, one of the most important inventions during the Industrial Revolution. However, the steam engine was very inefficient because it had to

be constantly shut down for lubrication, a very dangerous and time-consuming task. A critical and not very well-known fact is that Elijah McCoy, also the son of escaped slaves, invented an automatic oil cup, which allowed engines to be lubricated mechanically while continuing to run. His invention saved the limbs of many “oilers” and created a more efficient and cost-effective means of keeping steam trains running. It is reported in many places that Elijah McCoy’s genius as an inventor is what gave rise to the very well-used question that everybody seems comfortable using: “Is that a real McCoy?” John Haldane, a Scottish inventor, is often credited with having invented the gas mask during World War I, which began in 1914 and ended in 1918.

The fact is Garrett Morgan, a Black man, invented the earliest gas mask after the 1911 New York Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire that killed 146 garment workers. Morgan patented his “breathing hood” in 1914, and he and his brother used the gas mask invention in 1916 to successfully rescue workers trapped by an explosion in sewer tunnels in Morgan’s hometown of Cleveland.

However, due to their race, white men were credited with the rescue.

Morgan also met resistance when trying to sell the gas masks. He hired a white actor to pose as the inventor, while he disguised himself by wearing the hood during presentations. Despite these chal-

lenges, Morgan went on to invent the three-position traffic light and sold the patent to General Electric for $40,000.

What all these inventors have in common is that these critical facts about Black Americans have been overlooked and forgotten by history. In fact, when the LemelsonMIT Invention Index was released in 2012, of the 1,000 young people between 16 and 25 were asked who was the greatest inventor of all time, 52 percent said Thomas Edison. There were no Black inventors on the list, which illustrates how we are failing our students by perpetrating false equivalences like critical race theory versus critical race facts.

This Black History Month, we must raise our voices and fight against the false, politically motivated, narrative about schools teaching critical race theory. Our history is what it is and no amount of whitewashing or book banning will change it. But with enlightened leadership, we can learn its lessons.

Dr. Woodson wrote of his Negro History Week creation that “If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated.”

There are so many African Americans in all walks of life who have been trailblazers. If we don’t tell their stories and teach future generations of their contributions, our history is erased. And that is a critical fact.

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TV personality and business coach Dev’Yon Brice (@devyonbrice)

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Driven by the desire to be liberated and live life on his own terms, entrepreneur and influencer Dev’Yon Brice is determined to become a household name through film and media. Motivated by the desire to create a better life for himself and to show others the same is possible for them, Brice took a leap of faith and decided to bet on himself when all odds were against him.

A native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Brice began his journey into entrepreneurship with Airbnb.

Following his success managing multiple properties, he later added a fleet of luxury vehicles and entertainment packages to his portfolio, creating AList Concierge Inc. While building his business professionally, he was personally suffering, battling the unknown silent killer called depression. Determined to not be defeated by depression, he began to work on his mind, his spirit, and his body, forging a total revamp of how he would live his life.

Although he didn’t know it at the time, that was the beginning of his amazing story.

“At my lowest is when

I was fully introduced to myself,” Brice revealed.

“I lost 150 lbs.! I woke up every day and worked out and forced myself to believe in myself. My biggest fear is failure - failing my family and failing my peers,” Brice continued. ”I wake up every day with the motivation to pursue everything that I desire. That way, at least I know I’ve tried; no more what-ifs. I was down too long; I’m only taking chances these days,” said Brice. “For the longest time I didn’t believe in myself and that held me back in life. The moment I changed my mindset, my life changed forever.”

A year later a producer with Lifetime reached out to Brice after reading his story and wanted to document his story as he continued on his journey. K Michelle’s show, “My Killer Body,” captured the aftermath of a failed attempt at plastic surgery. After a 150-lb. weight loss, Brice decided to opt for plastic surgery, which later led to complications. Airing February 24, Brice said about the show: “You’ll see me tackle yet another hurdle in life. It’s unfortunate, but it motivated me to continue on my journey to live life.”

While recording with

neur or a media influencer, Brice said he would tell them to bet on themselves and start early. “I think If I would’ve started my journey in college or prior to college, I would have mastered my career by the age of 25.

“My goal is to become one of the top actors and influencers in the world a household name, if you will. All while persuad-

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DevYon Brice Lifetime, Brice fell in love with being in front of the camera. “I’ve had many positions in my life; if it’s out there, I’ve probably tried it. But the day I walked on set, I knew I was right at home and never wanted to leave,” he said.

Despite having early success as a media influencer (nearly 20,000 followers on Instagram), Brice has continued to put in the work. On an average day, Brice works 12 hours, studying different material and applying the knowledge to help others build successful businesses.

But being an entre-

Non-discrimination ordinances now in effect SUBMITTED ARTICLE

Two new non-discrimination ordinances pertaining to public accommodations and employment are now in effect in WinstonSalem.

The city council adopted the ordinances last summer and they took effect January 1. They prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender expression/ identity, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, hairstyle, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

The public accommodations’ ordinance prohibits discrimination based on these factors at stores, restaurants, hotels and motels, transportation facilities, theaters and stadiums.

Private clubs, membership organizations, and other establishments not open to the public are exempt from the ordinance, as are multiple-occupancy restrooms, showers and dressing rooms.

The employment nondiscrimination ordinance allows religious organizations to give preferential employment to members of the same religion. It also allows preferential treatment based on an established workplaceseniority system, provided the system is not an effort to evade the requirements of the law.

The city’s Human Relations/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion department is responsible for investigating and mediating discrimination complaints and has posted an online form to assist citizens who

want to file a complaint.

The ordinances require that discrimination complaints be filed within 60 days of the alleged violation.

The department does not investigate complaints arising from interactions with the police department. Those complaints must be filed with the Citizen’s Police Review Board.

The Human Relations/ DEI department is preparing free training materials about the ordinances.

Businesses, organizations and individuals will be able to request the materials online.

For more information and a link to the online complaint form, go to CityofWS.org/NDO.

Rare inherited syndrome hasn’t kept her from achieving success

BY NAKISHA GIOVANNI LONG ISOM

Life with a rare syndrome, in the way I see it, is no different from life without a rare syndrome. How would I know? I was born with this syndrome, so I don’t know anything different.

I am one of four children. Three out of four children have this syndrome, called Holt-Oram Syndrome. It only affects one out of every 1,000,000 live births. And in my family, we thought my father started it off, but recently we discovered it may have started from my grandfather.

My father was born with short arms; his arms stopped where your elbows begin. He had four digits on each hand. I say digits because he didn’t have a thumb on either hand. But my father did everything for himself. He went to college and owned a store. So, growing up in a house where “I can’t” wasn’t an option.

I was born with traditional arms but no thumbs and limited rotation on both wrists. When I was 34 years old, I suddenly passed out at work. After many tests, I was told I had a hole in my heart the size of a quarter. I had gone my whole life with no problems with my heart. At that time I had already had all three of my children and had played every sport there was to play as a kid - with no problems from my heart nor my hands.

However, that day my life changed forever. I went to see a cardiologist who told me I needed open heart surgery. He also gave me the name of my syndrome, something I never knew I had until that day. I’ve never felt so scared and reassured at the same time.

As I grew in God, I learned how to use this syndrome to my advantage. But that took me really getting to know God and learning what it is I’m supposed to be doing with this syndrome. Fast forward to today: I am a published author of a children’s book called “Nina’s Big Day.” I also created a support group online called “Living with Holt-Oram Syndrome.”

On Feb. 28, with the support of the R.J Reynolds residences’ building and Novant Health organization, we will “light up” our city in the rare disease colors. This is a global campaign from the National Organization for Rare Disorders

Nakisha Giovanni Long Isom

ing my people to believe in themselves and their brands and to go after their dreams, regardless of the situation they may be in,” Brice said.

“If I can do it, anyone can.”

You can follow Dev’Yon Brice’s story on Instagram, @devyonbrice. For more information, visit https://linktr.ee/ DBrice_.

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(NORD). The goal is to bring awareness to people living with diseases/disorders.

The key word is “living” with these diseases, not just surviving with them.

There’s a prayer called “The Serenity Prayer” that really speaks to my heart and it goes like this: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” I had to learn to accept my hands for what they are. I can’t change the way I was born, nor can I change the parents I was born to.

But with God on my side, I can live, and I can be happy.

The wisdom God has given me was knowing he doesn’t give us more than we can bear. I know I’m different from others, but I know if I work hard, I can figure out a way to make things work for me. No, it may not look like everybody else, but it works for me and that’s all that matters.

It’s not how you get there that matters, as long as you get there.

Nakisha Giovanni Long Isom is the founder of a support group for a rare syndrome called “Holt-Oram.” The group has 1000+ members all over the world.

She is also a published author of a children’s book called “Nina’s Big Day,” which is about the first day of school for a little girl who has a disability/difference.

preneur isn’t all peaches and cream; it comes with sacrifice. “Being an entrepreneur has really impacted my family life in a sense that I miss some of the most important times,” Brice said. “I miss birthdays. I miss some holidays … but there’s a piece of me that’s always home.”

Brice said the key to success on social media is to be desirable. While some things sell themselves, most products gain traction because of the name behind it. When asked what advice he would give someone looking to become an entrepre-

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BUSTA’S PERSON OF THE WEEK

Going from dodging bombs in Lebanon to living the American Dream

BY BUSTA BROWN FOR THE CHRONICLE

“In 1976 I was born in Brighton, England, because they were bombing the hospitals in Lebanon. We eventually moved back to Lebanon. In 1982, I was only six years old when Israel invaded Lebanon.

My pops said, ‘Today I’m going to make you a man.’ We went across the street to pick up my mom, and I remember seeing bodies, bombs, and guns. It was wild, Busta. I saw soldiers everywhere. I still remember the sounds of the bombs as if it were yesterday,” shared Waleed Coyote.

I was very impressed with how calm and collected he remained as he shared his amazing, yet traumatic, journey to

lose it all, at any time, with no fault of your own. So, I’d rather work hard to make sure I’m always prepared. The government can shut down at any time; then what? This thing can be over, so I’m always on the grind. I’ve learned to take advantage of the opportunities America has to offer.”

Waleed’s family also took advantage of the opportunities this great country has to offer. His brother is a successful surgeon in New Jersey, and his cousin, Ghazi Shami, is the CEO and founder of Empire, a successful distribution, record and publishing company in San Francisco.

Hip-hop artist Luke Nasty told a San Francisco newspaper that he saw Ghazi come up from nothing. From three people

I remember those days very well! The months after I interviewed Puffy turned out to be one of the most frightening moments in my life. (But that’s for another day.) Waleed continued, “You were wild, Busta B, and I said, I want to be like that.”

After graduating from college, Waleed hustled hard and eventually landed an internship at 102 Jamz. “I wanted to change the culture of hip-hop, but I had limited resources, so I saw radio as a way to make it happen.” Waleed put in the hard work and dedication that his father instilled in him. The results paid off big time. It wasn’t long before he had the number one radio show in the country from 7 p.m. until midnight.

His journey wasn’t smooth sailing by any means. He had a huge mountain to climb. “I always had to over-prove myself. People would say I was trying to be Black. I just wanted to be me, but I loved and respected the culture,” said Waleed.

The greatest challenge for Waleed was the acceptance of the radio station’s audience and clients. During his first club appearance, he came face to face with that challenge. The experience broke his spirits and nearly turned deadly. “I was at a club in Roxboro, North Carolina. When I walked into the club and introduced myself to the owner, he said, you’re not See Waleed on A8

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Waleed Coyote, CEO of Othaz Records, manager for hip-hop artist Luke Nasty, and record executive with Empire. the United States. In 1984 a bomb landed on top of the building where he and his family lived, but fortunately it was a dud.

“That’s when my pops said, ‘That’s it. We outta here!’”

He and his family moved to Greensboro in 1984, where he attended Ben L. Smith High School and then went on to graduate from Western Carolina University. After college, Waleed was on a serious mission to live his childhood dream of becoming a radio personality and mover and shaker in the music industry. He credits his father for teaching him the value of hard work. “He never referred to me as a boy when I was growing up. He always referred to me as a man, so watching my parents lose their entire fortune taught me how to appreciate life, money, and opportunity.

“The reason foreigners are successful when they come to the United States is they’re able to get here and then maximize what they have. I don’t take holidays off. Most Americans feel they’re entitled to it. My parents taught me that you could

in one room with two computers, to on the top floor of one of the tallest buildings in San Francisco. Luke has two gold records with Empire. Waleed Coyote is Luke Nasty’s manager and is responsible for introducing him to Empire.

Now, let me take you on Waleed’s journey to becoming a top record executive with Empire record company and a club owner.

Before Waleed took over as Luke Nasty’s manager, he was living his childhood dream as one of the top radio personalities in the Triad on 102 Jamz and a successful club owner and promoter. Coyote got the radio itch when he was a kid. “When I first heard NWA, I was in the 6th grade; it blew me away. I didn’t want to do anything else but listen to rap music, so being on the radio became my dream. I listened to you growing up, Busta. You were one of my main heroes. The crazy interviews and beef you had with people like Puffy and Jay Z. You had Puffy send his people after you, bro,” said Waleed as we laughed out loud.

February 5–May 8, 2022 The exhibition is organized by Aperture Foundation, New York and Kwame S. Brathwaite.

The exhibition Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite and the accompanying Aperture publication are made possible, in part, with generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Photographic Arts Council Los Angeles.

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reynolda.org/beautiful Reynolda House Museum of American Art 2250 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, N.C. Kwame Brathwaite, Carolee Prince wearing her own jewelry designs. Prince created much of the jewelry and headpieces featured in Brathwaite’s work. African Jazz-Art Society & Studios (AJASS), Harlem, circa 1964; from Kwame Brathwaite: Black Is Beautiful (Aperture, 2019). Courtesy the artist and Philip Martin Gallery, Los Angeles.

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Local United Way Black History Month profile (Part 4)

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

For Black History Month, the United Way of Forsyth County wanted to highlight individuals in the communities involved in their “Place Matters” initiative.

For this week, they have chosen to feature Evangelist Velma Hinton of Northeast Winston-Salem.

Evangelist Hinton spoke with Regina Craven, director of strategic communications and public relations for the United Way of Forsyth County, about the area and how it has transformed over her 94 years.

Hinton was born and raised in Winston-Salem and is the oldest of eight siblings. She is the only living child out of her brothers and sisters. She grew up on Dunleith Avenue and attended 14th Street Elementary School.

She moved to the state of Florida but came back to the city when she was in fifth grade.

She first attended Atkins High School, but ended up graduating from Carver High School.

After graduation, she entered

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Velma Hinton has seen East Winston evolve quite a bit in her 94 years. into a career in cooking because on cooking. cooking runs in her family. Her “I did more watching than grandmother was a hotel cook cooking because she did not and her mother was a cook as want you stirring her pot,” said well. As a child, she learned Hinton when asked if her grandmore from watching than hands- mother and mother allowed her

Unexpected lessons

BY HOWARD PEARRE

Mr. Rousseau saw me glance at the dozen tattered copies, front covers torn off, of the classic “Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex (But Were Afraid To Ask)” on the trailer classroom bookshelf.

“I’m not supposed to, but I lend them out to my students,” he told me.

“Otherwise they’ll learn it from their friends, and that can lead to unfortunate consequences.”

I had completed the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in history at UNC Charlotte and was tacking on an extra semester for a teacher’s certificate. I’d absorbed all of the in-class instruction Dr. (Sister) Mary Thomas Burke’s team had to offer. Now, I only needed to complete three months of student-teaching at Independence High School in eastern Mecklenburg County.

Full of inspiration, I was assigned to Mr. Odis Rousseau, who would oversee my instructing teenagers about Black history and sociology four periods a day. I watched his personal, quasi-counseling classroom approach for a week and realized I couldn’t match his knowledge or wisdom. I had taken one sociology course a few years before and never one in Black history. But with no shortage of gumption, I figured I could just read a couple of chapters ahead of the students and roll.

Little did I know.

Things were happening in Charlotte in 1972 that would impact my little classroom world in ways I failed to appreciate. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system, along with many other Southern school systems, had dragged its feet implementing the Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown v.

Board of Education decision to desegregate public schools. Sixteen years later, U.S. District Judge James McMillan, who lived in Charlotte, had become impatient with

the slow pace of implementation and ordered that system to begin busing thousands of students to achieve immediate desegregation. His order, as Bob Woodward in The Brethren attributed to Justice Potter Stewart, “put the Court on the spot.” In 1971, after much internal contention, the Supreme Court upheld the busing order unanimously. Flight to the suburbs no longer would be an option for white parents who feared integration. Heated arguments filled school board meetings. Judge McMillan was burned in effigy and subjected to death threats.

Mr. Rousseau, a large Black man highly respected by students of both races, was called on to perform duties more important in those tense times than hand-holding a novice teacher. In an era before assistant principals roamed the halls, Mr. Rousseau served at Independence in that capacity without the title. I rarely saw Mr. Rousseau after my first week. When I did, it was usually in the halls as he directed traffic and calmed waters with a warm smile and a rolling laugh that resonated all the way from the cafeteria entrance to the gym lobby.

While my classroom was never the scene of direct conflict, there was underlying tension. The Black history classes were comprised primarily of Black students along with a handful of white students, most of whom sat together in small bunches.

The white students arrived via school buses or cars from the rural parts of the county, and the Black students rode buses from inner-city Charlotte. Many of the Fords and Chevys in the student parking lot were adorned with Confederate flag commemorative plates. That the white students had signed up thinking they would be studying Confederate history presented additional challenges. One day, in an attempt to enhance learning, I allowed a student to play a recording I had not prescreened about

the “Black experience.”

Some of the white students walked out and I wound up having to write an apology to their parents.

Otherwise, I was able to stay ahead of the students, administer pop quizzes, and stick to lesson plans. I learned some high school level Black history and that day-to-day teaching is a tough path.

Near graduation, I began seeking employment with school systems in two states, but a job market flooded with new social studies teachers, and the fact that I still had some GI Bill left, convinced me to go in another direction.

When I reflect on my experiences as a student teacher, I have a much greater appreciation now than then of the role my mentor Mr. Rousseau was playing in that volatile time, and of Judge McMillan’s courage in forcing the hand of the Supreme Court, whether or not busing achieved its intended goals.

I also understand that the stress I felt trying to maintain order and teach academic material to teenagers was small compared with what the teenagers were feeling, having been drafted into an intractable social justice struggle not of their making.

Howard Pearre served in the Army from 1966 to 1969. As a student teacher in 1972, he witnessed efforts to achieve racial desegregation through busing following the 1971 Supreme Court decision, Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. He retired after a career as a counselor and manager with N.C. Vocational Rehabilitation and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. “Unexpected Lessons” first appeared in “Trouble,” Vol. 5, Personal Story Publishing Project, 2021, Daniel Boone Footsteps Publishing, and the podcast on the Jan. 15, 2021 episode at RandellJones.com/6minutestories.

Pearre is a member of Winston-Salem Writers where he serves on the board of directors.

to cook while growing up.

Hinton was never trained as a professional chef but with her skills in the kitchen, you would think she was. She used all of the tools she learned from her grandmother and mother in her career as a cook.

Hinton has six children with her first husband. She is a part of the ministerial staff at St. James AME Church. She is very active with her church and was awarded the Phenomenal Woman of God award by the church last year.

Hinton moved to Raleigh as an adult with her late husband to lead a church there, but came back to Winston years later. Her mother passed away and left their family home to Hinton. The City of Winston-Salem is currently doing some renovations on her home.

According to Hinton, the homeowners in the neighborhood used to have meetings to discuss what was going on in the area. Now, she has noticed that children and adults are doing destructive things in the neighbor-

hood.

“Anytime you pick up the paper, you read about stabbing or shooting someone or picking them up for drugs. It’s so sad,” Hinton stated.

Hinton had a stroke in 2021 and uses a chair walker to get around now. Prior to her stroke, she was a frequent visitor to the CiVIC Senior Center and said she was the “queen of chair volleyball.”

Four of Hinton’s children attended Winston-Salem State University. She has enjoyed seeing the school expand and integrate. She has also enjoyed seeing the young children in the neighborhood grow up and make something of themselves as well.

Hinton is hopeful to see continued improvements to the neighborhood because there are several empty buildings that can be utilized for positive things.

She would also like to see more people educated in the area to help deter violence.

She just wants people to be more loving to one another.

Book Review “Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters” edited by Jessica P. Pryde, c.2022, Berkley $17.00 263 pages

BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

Bodice-rippers.

That’s what they’re sometimes called: you know, those romance books that feature a hard-bodied, handsome man on the cover, and he’s holding the shoulders of a lovely, swooning woman wearing a dress with a ripped bodice.

Steamy inside and out, but does the couple in question look like you? In the new book, “Black Love Matters,” edited by Jessica P. Pryde, they might.

For much of history, Black love didn’t end in Happily Ever After (called “HEA” in several places in this book).

Black love was controlled by someone else, or it was hard to keep, or it was just plain forbidden. As for Black literature, it was much the same – until the late 1800s, when poet and activist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper wrote what may be the first Black romance novel, ”Iola Leroy,” or “Shadows Uplifted.”

In the couple decades after Harper’s book was released, fans might’ve seen Black romance stories in Black newspapers here and there. In the middle of the last century, readers could find magazines with spicy titles that featured kiss-and-tell stories. It wasn’t until the 1980s that romance authors began writing specifically for a Black audience, and readers in the know learned to look for certain authors or publishers to find love literature.

Seeing those books on the shelf, says contributor Allie Parker, is what representation is all about; the characters in Black romance books show a reader that HEA is possible and “That people like you are worth rooting for.” Carole V. Bell says romance novels are “inextricably bound in Black solidarity.” Nicole M. Jackson says it’s now very possible to find queer Black romances, if you want them. Jasmine Guillory says that readers shouldn’t be surprised if there’s lots of food involved because “When I love someone ... I want to feed them.”

And yet, editor Pryde calls for integration.

“We might want more Black couples in our media,” she says, “but not at the expense of the relationships those people were already in. Just give us more. Give

us balance.”

It’s about time, isn’t it? Time that a book like “Black Love Matters” brings a rarely-talked-about subject to the forefront and asks why Black readers have had to wait to see themselves and their history inside the kinds of books that white readers take for granted.

In this book, you’ll learn the history of Black romance novels. Readers and writers weigh in on the delight they’ve felt when they’ve discovered Black romances on a shelf somewhere, the reason they sometimes hid those novels from others, and what’s being done to promote Black love stories. The entire genre, overall, has often been dismissed as fluff, but the contributors here explain why it’s important to give Black love stories their own HEA. In the purest sense, this is a love letter to Black romance novels. The bonus is that romance readers will find lots of great recommendations, so bring your Must-Have List with you when you start “Black Love Matters. It’s a book you’ll rip through, quick.

Terri Schlichenmeyer is The Bookworm. Terri has been reading since she was three years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a prairie in Wisconsin with one man, two dogs, and 16,000 books.

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Waleed. I said, yes, I am.

He said, no you’re not and I’m not paying you. Waleed is a Black dude. My audience assumed I was Black until they met me. So, he pulled out his gun. He said, show me proof. I was like, I’m about to die tonight in Roxboro. I showed him my ID, and then I rocked that club so hard that night.

He said, you’re going to be my DJ forever, bro. It’s always been a challenge for me because the crowd or promoters didn’t believe I could rock a Black crowd.”

He quickly became the most sought-after club and concert MC in radio.

In 2001, Waleed and legendary hip-hop producer DJ Khaled were the only Middle Eastern radio personalities in America. “I’ll never forget that day, September 11, 2001. It was crazy, Busta!”

Waleed’s popularity landed him one of radio’s prime time slots. 3p-7p.

“That was my dream shift.

I was going to be big like Busta Brown! But by then radio had changed and it wasn’t fun anymore. I couldn’t do all of the features that made me number one from 7p-midnight. 102 Jamz was the only radio station I wanted to work at, so it was tough. But I learned my worth, and I realized I needed to do radio on my own terms. Guys like Dana Lucci and Will Ski were doing it big in the music game, so I knew something more was in the cards for me as well. I also felt as if the station thought I was about to age out, and I didn’t want an expiration date on me like milk.

I wasn’t expiring.”

The journey begins!

Waleed’s cousin Ghazi asked him to move to San Francisco to run Empire’s radio department. He took a leap of faith and moved.

“I had a club and I started my own record label, Othaz Records. I signed some of the hottest local artists and I had one of the hottest clubs in the Triad.

I had everything I ever wanted. But I couldn’t

break these records. I needed to take my record label to the next level. So, I moved to San Francisco.”

All Waleed took with him was his faith and a vision. “I had nothing when I moved.” Later, Waleed took his artist Luke Nasty with him and Empire got behind Luke’s song, ‘Got To Be.’ “That record changed my life! The first assignment I had was to make that record a hit, and it became the number one record in the country. I left radio in September 2015 and here I am in January 2016 on tour with Luke.

It all happened that fast!” boasted Waleed. He’s a great example that faith, hard work and dedication does pay off.

The CEO and record executive has worked with some of the biggest names in the music and entertainment industry, and is well respected by his industry peers. And he’s just getting started. But, like radio, there’s the good, the bad and the ugly in the music biz as well. “The ugly is when the artist believes they are bigger than they are. One hit record can create seven different streams of income. That’s why today’s artists make so much money. Between royalties and appearances, there’s a lot of young multi-millionaires in the music game.

When these young artists see those big numbers on TikTok, YouTube, radio and other music platforms, they forget about the hard work it takes to stay on top.

A lot of artists don’t understand the business and how the revenue works, and can lose it all,” shared Waleed.

Hip-hop is the number one genre in the music industry, surpassing rock, pop, and country music.

The best example is this past Super Bowl halftime show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, and Kendrick Lamar, hip-hop and R&B queen Mary J. Blige, and Eminem. Some argued it was the best ever. I do agree it was a great performance, but strongly disagree it was the best ever.

It’s not even in my top 10 halftime shows of all time.

The C hronicle I asked the music mogul why ‘90s R&B artists such as Jodeci, 112, Jagged Edge, Boyz 2 Men, Brandy, Monica, Faith Evans, and others couldn’t survive the hip-hop era.

“The spending power of the hip-hop generation played a huge role. And when rappers started singing, it was a wrap. That turned R&B into hip-hop, but I’m sure R&B will make a comeback.”

What’s the next phase in music? “The scariest thing in the world is A.I. Artificial intelligence has the ability to make music.

Real robots will eventually make music. They will figure out our algorithms of what we personally like and begin to create music based on that. I believe songs will get shorter as well. The robots will only make songs with the hooks, or chorus. I call it TikTok music, a three-second record that will get looped over and over. Because of COVID, young people are used to staying home and entertaining themselves.

They’re not going to sports events, clubs, or concerts.

So, we have to make music for them. In their mind, people are scary, but in our minds, we’re trying to put thousands of people in a building. So that’s where music is going. We have to make music for the Metaverse generation.”

So, what’s in the future for Othaz Records and his other businesses? “I’m going to put studios in the schools to teach students how to capitalize on how to produce music for their generation. I want to show youth that they can be successful without drug dealing, gang banging, or any illegal or criminal activities. I’m going to do my part to build North Carolina above and beyond, and our mission won’t be complete until we put North Carlina where it belongs, and empower the people.

And we’re going to continue producing more platinum and gold records.”

My phenomenal Person of the Week is Waleed Coyote.

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Brian Flores gets hired by Pittsburgh Steelers I was finishing up writing my original sports column about the NBA heading into the All-Star break last Saturday afternoon when I saw the news that Brian Flores had been hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers. I immediately put that article on hold until next week and pivoted to writing this article about Flores because it was such a shock to me.

Flores was hired by the Steelers as their senior defensive assistant/ linebackers coach which was announced on Saturday. Flores has 14 years of experience coaching in the NFL, most recently with the Miami Dolphins (2019-21). He was fired last month amid a cloud of controversy.

He is currently still involved in a class-action lawsuit against the NFL, the Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and New York Giants after not being hired as a head coach during this current hiring cycle. It seems only fitting that the first team to give Flores an opportunity was the Steelers, due to their history.

“I am excited about Brian Flores joining our coaching staff given his history of developing and teaching defensive players during his time in the NFL,” said Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin in a statement. “Brian’s resume speaks for itself, and I look forward to him adding his experience to help our team.”

Flores played college football at Boston College prior to joining the New England Patriots’ personnel staff. In his three years in Miami, Flores led the Dolphins to a 24-25 record overall. He also led the team to back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in almost 20 years.

Steelers’ owner and team president Art Rooney II issued the following statement when Flores filed his lawsuit: “Over the past several years, our Diversity Committee has recommended, and ownership has adopted, a number of enhancements to the Rooney Rule as well as new policies designed to ensure women and minorities are receiving full and fair consideration for coach and front office positions,” said Art Rooney.

“The details of these enhancements and new policies have previously been made available.

While I acknowledge that we have not seen progress in the ranks of Head Coaches, we have seen marked improvement in the hiring of women and minorities in other key leadership roles such as Coordinator positions, General Manager positions, and front office positions both in and out of football operations. I believe this progress has been made as a result of the implementation of many of the enhanced policies that we recently See NFL on B2

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week. This game was a nail-biter and came down to the final seconds to determine a winner. In the end, the Panthers squeaked out a narrow 6665 victory over the Camels.

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Dudley and Atkins clashed in a conference tournament match-up last

Local basketball coaches share what they wished parents knew (part 4)

BY KP BRABHAM SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

This informative article has been split into several parts to avoid losing the valuable insight provided by our local coaches. Part 3 ran in last week’s Chronicle.

COACH ANDRE GOULD OF QEA SPEAKS OUT ABOUT WORKING WITH PARENTS Expectations are communicated at the start of the pre-season with a parent meeting. “I’m tough. I coach hard. I don’t hold ill-will. I don’t expect the kids to do it and I explain that from the beginning who I am. I will explain that in detail.”

Coach Gould ensures, “No parent can ever say ‘He didn’t tell me that.’” When Gould sits down with his parents, he explains who he is and his non-negotiables. Gould suggests to parents that if the student-athlete is not willing to work, then his program at QEA is not the best fit. Additionally, Coach Gould explains he is the authority at school and if a player gets into trouble, then he’s going to deal with it immediately. “Players are with us eight to 12 hours a day. Parents entrust a lot in us, so from this point to the next four years, I’m a major benefactor in your son’s life. I have to let the parents know that.”

When I asked Coach Gould if he has the traditional 24-hour wait rule to discuss parent concerns, his response was, “It depends on the way it’s brought to my table. [As a parent] if you’re hot-headed, then wait.” Coach went on to say, “It’s not a lot to talk about after the game. It’s always going to be biased. So let everyone gather their thoughts, let’s talk tomorrow; but again [parents] have to be willing to accept what the coach says. Also, the coach has to be willing to listen to what the problem may be. Nine out of ten times, it will always revert to playing time. What parents think ‘not giving my son a fair chance.’ Parents don’t understand a lot goes on before those 32 minutes. The 32 minutes is the climax of all the work put in during the off-season, during practices. I tell parents, ‘I can promise you I’m not coaching to

lose, and if your son is truly better than what we have here, he will be on the floor.’”

Gould explained similar sentiments of previous coaches that the microwave-mentality is there, and patience is much needed. Parents want things now! Coach Gould went into a deeper concern about how parents have the right-now mentality. He added, “Most parents don’t even want their kid to play JV basketball anymore, to work their way up through the ranks. Everybody is looking to say my son is on varsity. Nobody wants to go through the process anymore. Egos are involved, but you have to wait your turn sometimes.”

IT ALL COMES DOWN TO HARD WORK Gould believes a lot of it all connects to hard work, but affirms that everyone is not going to college to play basketball. He was asked, ‘What does that hard work look like?’ He responded: “Patience, committing to the grind, working every single day on something, getting

away from video games, putting phones down, getting off TikTok. Time wasted on being what I call a ‘social advocate’ versus working on your craft. And when it’s all said and done, I tell everyone, “God decides, not me. You can’t block God’s blessings. That means God’s going to have the final say.’

“What looks good at this level may not work on that next level.That doesn’t mean that the journey stops. There are several levels of basketball: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), junior college (JUCO), DII, DIII, DI, but still there are only but so many slots, about 3,000 to 4,000 scholarships overall, at all levels, with three million kids competing seniors, not even including the global, because basketball has become global. If you get a scholarship or walk-on, count yourself fortunate. Hard work looks that way. It’s every day, work on your craft, hours and hours and hours, and that still may not be enough.

TRANSITIONING FROM MIDDLE TO HIGH SCHOOL Coach Gould explained his student-athletes and parents transitioning from middle to the high school programs has not been challenging because everyone hears the message constantly, messages are passed down. When you build a program, you build to grow together. Parents will know when it is the end game because the process is explained throughout and what can potentially happen. For example, in our middle school program, they’re having a lot of success, but eventually they’ll transition and begin separating themselves as who is the leader.

Coach Gould noted that “Because they’re at that age, who looks good now or who you think will be the one now, may not be the one later.”

He asked me from a parent’s experience to look back when my son, Arrington Jones (AJ), was a young player. “The kids who were dominant then became an afterthought once AJ became a junior or a senior. It happens all the time and we have to help parents prepare for that transition. And that’s not easy to do.

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“I speak from experience now,” Gould explained with passion about the move from middle school ball to high school ball. “Big jump, faster, stronger, everything. From public school to a national team, big difference, I’m almost dealing with college student-athletes every day versus you may have one or two players who are really, really good, and now dealing with five players and another set of five players who all are DI caliber players. It’s a big jump and a big eye-opener. One thing you have to do is improve. That’s that hard work.”

He provided an example of how even the student-athletes in middle school experience the competition; “In middle school you may have been the best on your team, but when you bring all the middle school teams together, it’s a big jump. Parents should know there are kids who have been in the program two to three years prior to you getting there. As a sixth grader when you came in, that 8th grader went to high school, then you get to high school, that same 8th grader has been in the program two to three years and worked his way up the ranks. That’s how you build your program. That high school student-athlete is not trying to look back and let a freshman come in and let someone take their spot. They’ve worked hard to earn it and you’ll have to go through the same process.”

In private and charter schools, middle school students are allowed to playup, which means a studentathlete, if he has the skill set, can play on a 9th-grade or JV team. “The opportunity is there. He gets a chance to see it, experience it early, and can start making his adjustments early. Obviously, it’s a big

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advantage, definitely, for a middle schooler to come in and play in a program where he can potentially play his 8th-grade year or 7th-grade year on a high school level. There’s no denying that.

“In a middle public school setting, you have to stay on the middle team. Your kid may be the better player on the team, but the opportunity to face tougher competition, someone who will push him, it will be a culture shock when he gets there and realizes ‘I’m no longer the fastest, strongest, not the best dribbler.’ A student-athlete in the charter or private school setting has the opportunity to get that out of the way sooner.”

ACADEMICS ARE IMPORTANT When asked Coach Gould about his academic stance for his studentathletes, his response was, “I never had a player not graduate, and only one not go to college. Academics is big to me, but at the same time, as coaches, we want the best for our student-athletes, but everybody is not going to be straight-A students. Let’s just put that out there. Everybody wants that, and parents may say coaches don’t care about academics; that’s not true. The kid is a student. The same problems the regular students in the general populations have, our athletes have. We can’t say because he’s an athlete, we want his requirements higher, or we want to focus in more, saying what coaches aren’t doing. The standards should be the same. The issues will be the same.”

He added that parents have an advantage if the student is an athlete because it gives leverage. If a student-athlete is uninterested or struggling in the classroom, “parents can use the sport, which they love more than anything, to force them to excel in something they don’t want to do, push them into their greater. It’s called an incentive. Some you have

to motivate, some you don’t. Yes, I am a coach, but I’m also a realist. That doesn’t mean I’ll have 12 players going to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).”

Coach stated he is always available for his student-athletes, but he doesn’t want to be the liaison to do the teachers’ job. “What can happen is, sometimes we can become overbearing as a coach We have to allow teachers to be teachers. Coach is not there to take care of every problem. You have to use your spades the right way. I have no problem with communicating with a teacher because I want what’s best for my kids and what’s best for the school as a whole. I try to find a good balance when it comes to assisting teachers. We have to work together. But I’m not coming in on every little thing and I don’t expect a teacher to want me to punish a kid in practice.”

When asked about studying, Gould replied, “It is a number one priority to go to study hall, tutor with a teacher, the teacher comes first. I’ve never told a student to come to practice when he needs to go to study hall or be with a teacher. Even if I don’t like it, preparing for a big game, it doesn’t matter. Academics comes first and I support especially our Black men. Everybody around us won’t be Einstein and some we have to push over the top.”

THE ISSUE OF RECLASSING I asked Coach Gould about his take on the hot topic of reclassing and his response was, “All schools should have the ability to reclass. All kids are not mature enough to go forward. Kids aren’t ready to go to college, which is part of the reason for the red shirt years. It’s no difference. Truth be told, many freshmen flunk out of college because they weren’t ready to leave the nest.

It’s a bigger issue than reclassing itself; Maturity

and other things in that nature. Sometimes it benefits kids, but that doesn’t mean every kid needs to reclass, but it should be a service that’s offered, especially if necessary. It’s not solely for athletic purposes. Parents keep kids back in elementary school and there’s no issue made about that. Does it benefit the kid? That’s a case-bycase measurement for me.

But again, even when I was in public school, I had no qualms about it either way.”

ADVICE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS Coach Gould offered additional advice. “Vital advice for middle school parents is to study the program, the coach, the history of the coach, study everything about it, and be truthful to yourself. Ask and answer, what do you want? What is your child capable of? Where does he fit in? No situation is perfect. Get off of popularity, what looks good.

“A lot of the controversy is a lot of people say Black coaches can’t get it done, but we can. I’ll entrust kids to us [Black coaches]. You can look at who has the history of doing it generically overall and at what level. It’s tough to look in the mirror, but you have to truly evaluate your kid’s talent. Does my kid fit in here? That question is academic and athletic. Weigh your gives and your takes and what will be sacrificed. Parents ask yourselves: ‘What am I here for’ with your kid? Parents talk about academics, but as soon as the kid doesn’t get into the game, they’re complaining about playing time after saying academics are the most important. If that’s the true reason, stay with that, know it’s a privilege for a kid to make a team.

“So, at QEA we offer the best you can possibly offer academically and athletically, and we expect excellence, for parents to do their due diligence, so it all works together.”

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“The Commissioner and League Executives, as well as the Diversity Committee, remain committed to working with all clubs, the Fritz Pollard Alliance, and others in making these efforts as effective as possible and building upon them to promote the desired impacts on hiring decision in the League at all levels, including Head Coach positions.”

The Steelers have always been a very progressive organization. The Rooney Rule, which was established in 2003 to create more opportunities for minorities, was named after Dan Rooney, the former owner of the Steelers and former chairman of the league’s diversity committee.

I didn’t expect Flores to become a part of any team’s staff this season after filing his lawsuit. The NFL has a long history of blackballing players and coaches when they go against the owners. So for the Steelers to hire Flores so quickly really speaks to not only how they feel about him, but also how much they care what other teams think and feel.

I think this was the best case scenario for Flores because I truly feel he still has a great shot at possibly landing another head coaching job in the next year or two. As Tomlin wrote in his statement, Flores’ record speaks for itself. Defense is and has been his calling card, so his new job with the Steelers seems to be a great fit.

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team not to give Flores another chance. And with the Steelers having a down year on the defensive side last year, Flores could be the breath of fresh air needed to turn the Pittsburgh defense into one of the best in the league.

I was afraid that the league would treat Flores similar to how they treated Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick stood against the league and stood up for what he believed in and hasn’t played in the league since 2016 and will probably never take another snap in the NFL. It was good that the Steelers gave Flores a shot before the same thing could happen to him.

Even though he has a job, Flores will not stop moving forward with his class-action lawsuit as this is not just about him.

“We congratulate Coach Flores on his new position with the Steelers and thank Coach Tomlin and the organization for giving him this great opportunity,” Flores’ attorneys said in a statement via ESPN’s Brooke Pryor.

“While Coach Flores is now focused on his new position, he will continue with his race discrimination class action so that real change can be made to the NFL.” Kudos to the Pittsburgh Steelers for being the only team to have the guts to hire Flores. I hope this is just a stepping stone for him to get back to his ultimate goal of being a head coach. Being with Tomlin and the host of stars the Steelers have on the defense, it’s only a matter of time before Flores will be back as the lead man for someone’s franchise.

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Serving A Just God Scriptures: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 By the end of this lesson, we will: *Understand the necessity of being humble before God; *Appreciate how God listens to our thoughts and responds with justice; *Help others see the justice of God in difficult situations.

Background: The book of Job exposes three scriptural truths. First, God is omniscient. Secondly, the awesomeness of God is too wide for human understanding of God’s grace. Third, faith is God being revealed to us, in us, and through us. Throughout the book, Job cries out to God for answers. In Job 38-41 God answers from out of a storm, overwhelming Job into awe at God’s amazing breath of insight and control. In those three chapters God describes Himself with a list of rhetorical questions: “Where were you,” “Have you,” “Which,” “Can you,” “Do you,” “Is it?” and so on. God’s point was not to humiliate Job by exposing his ignorance, but to reveal Himself as the all-powerful, all-knowing God whose ways are faultless. Job’s response is in the lesson.

Lesson: God’s Wisdom and Counsel (Job 42:1-3).

Job acknowledges that as a human, God is beyond his understanding, while also acknowledging God’s omnipotence. “I know You can do everything, that nothing you propose is impossible for You (verse 2) The first half of verse 3 is a quotation of God by Job: “Who is this who obscures counsel without knowledge?” (verse 3a). We see that Job’s experience with God was more than intellectual; it was spiritual. The encounter with God awed Job and he realized that he had been foolish. “Indeed, I spoke without understanding of things beyond me, which I did not know.” (verse 3b).

Job’s Humanity (verses 4-6). Job quotes God again in verse 4 in his response as things now begin to make sense. Job responds to God with total humility. He has experienced a visual revelation of God – “I had heard You with my ears, but now I see You with my eyes;” Job suggests that before he had only indirect knowledge of God, but now he has direct knowledge. One of Job’s desires was for his accuser, God, to appear, and God has now done so (verse 5). Different translations of verse 6 open questions of Job’s intent in this verse – is he recanting, engaging in self-loathing, or affirming enlightenment? All three are plausible. The second half of the verse, “Being but dust and ashes,” speaks to the Job being mere mortal, dust and ashes. The important thing here is that he realizes who God is and he is finally satisfied with the humble knowledge that his sufferings were part of God’s purposes.

God’s Justice (verses 10-11). The Lord heard Job’s prayer and was pleased to give him a new family and great possessions. Job’s prayers as instructed by God showed empathy for his friends, something they had not shown him. His fortunes were restored twofold. Family and friends brought gifts, money and consolation. “All his brothers and sisters and all his former friends came to him …” (verse 11).

God’s Faithfulness in Adversity (verses 12-17). Job’s family reemerges from tragedy. “He also had seven sons and three daughters.” (verse 13). When Job’s family is described in the beginning chapter of the book, the sons are given more attention - they also cause Job to pray and offer sacrifices for their behavior (Job 1:4-5). Now the daughters are given more attention. They were given names representative of the joys of restoration. Jemimah means “daylight,” Keziah means “sweet smelling,” and Keren-happuch describes a beautiful blue color ladies used to paint their eyelids (verse 14). The daughters are See God on B6

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Episcopal Relief & Development’s Lenten Meditations focus on key priority areas Episcopal Relief & Development invites Episcopalians and people of all faith backgrounds to see Christ in others this Lent through the 2022 Lenten Meditations. This year’s reflections focus on the organization’s three key priority areas: women, children and climate, and feature a special section on disaster resilience and response.

“The 2022 Lenten Meditations provide an opportunity for supporters to reflect deeply on those whose lives have been transformed by Episcopal Relief & Development programs,” said Josephine Hicks, vice president, Episcopal Church Programs, Episcopal Relief & Development. “Everything Episcopal Relief & Development does is inspired by five core values: faith, dignity, relationship, leadership, and excellence.

These meditations touch on each of these values.”

Written by leaders in The Episcopal Church, the meditations reflect an intimate knowledge of the organization’s work. The authors include the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church, the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies, and other leaders, both lay and clergy. As a part of Episcopal Relief & Development goal to become a carbon-neutral organization, the Lenten Meditations are now delivered only via email and as downloadable PDFs at episcopalrelief.org/Lent.

Supporters are also invited to observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on March 6 or another convenient time during the season.

Lent was officially designated at the 2009 General Convention of The Episcopal Church as a time for dio-

ceses, congregations and individuals to remember and support the work of Episcopal Relief & Development.

Although the first Sunday in Lent is the official day of observance, churches may hold a special service on any Sunday. Liturgical resources to help congregations observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday are available at episcopalrelief.org/ sunday.

“I have been fortunate enough to witness first-hand the remarkable

ways in which the work of Episcopal Relief & Development transforms lives around the world,” said the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church. “Especially now, when the need is so great, I hope all Episcopalians will spend time this Lent reflecting on the lasting change we can help make possible and join me in giving generously.”

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

Each Sunday Worship services Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green St., Winston-Salem, invites you to join online worship services on Sundays at 11 a.m., or in-person services at 8:45 a.m. The 11 a.m. service, which is available via Facebook and YouTube, is a celebration of the diversity of the human family, a no-frills service that is thoughtful, personal, and deeply spiritual. The 8:45 a.m. service is a quiet, contemplative space including prayer, scripture, preaching, and communion; masks and social distancing will be in effect in the sanctuary. Join us at www. greenstreetumc.org, on YouTube, or on Facebook.

Each Sunday Sunday service Transformation Ministries will have service every Sunday at 10 a.m. We are located at 4880 Burnette Drive. Masks are required.

Dairl L. Scott Sr. is the pastor. For further contact 336-945-9083 or 336-945-5618.

Feb. 27 First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC) Online Dr. Dennis W. Bishop, Senior Pastor of First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC) will deliver the message for in-person worship service Sunday, Feb. 27, continuing the series Mary’s Doxology (The Magnificat - Luke 1:46-55). Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. for screening prior to the 10 a.m. service. Completed waiver forms and masks that cover the nose and mouth are required. The form can be submitted electronically on the FWBC website – www.firstwaughtown.org – click on RE-ENTRY 2022. Also, printed copies will be available in the lobby prior to service. Other in-person protocols and information about 6 p.m. virtual Sunday School are accessible via the FWBC homepage RE-ENTRY link. Persons who prefer to worship virtually are invited to join us on the following platforms: YouTube, https://www.youtube.com (First Waughtown); Facebook, https://www. facebook.com/FirstWaughtown/; and the First Waughtown website, https://www.firstwaughtown.org.

Feb. 27 Church anniversary New Hope AME Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Rd. in Lewisville, will celebrate its 139th church anniversary on Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. The speaker will be Rev.

Dairl L. Scott, Jr. and congregation from Walls Memorial AME Zion Church of Charlotte, North Carolina. The speaker for 11 a.m. service will be Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr. who is of New Hope AME Zion Church. We will be observing the CDC guidelines. Masks will be required as well as social distancing. For further information, contact: 336-945-9083 or 336-945-5618.

Feb. 27 Forsyth County Missionary Union meeting The Forsyth County Missionary Union will have their monthly meeting, mini-rally and Black History program on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m. The host will be Providence Baptist Church of Kernersville where Rev. Keith Vereen is the pastor. Information on how to log in to listen will be sent out prior to the date. We will be wearing red in observance of Heart Awareness Day on Sunday as well.

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Community Calendar Every Wednesday Marketing workshop HUSTLE Winston-Salem is hosting Marketing Outside the Box: PRoven PR for PRofits. According to Forbes, without publicity and a well-known reputation, a business may have a hard time growing and thriving in its respective industry. A steady stream of efficient marketing strategies can help build an audience that equates to more profit. This is where public relations can help build, promote and manage brand reputation. Join this Marketing Outside the Box series to learn proven PR tactics to increase your profits! Join us every Wednesday 12:30-1:30 p.m. Register by going to www.hustlews.org/eventsprograms. Contact hustlewsinfo@gmail.com.

NOW-Mar. 22 Caregiver classes Registration is now underway for a virtual Powerful Tools for Caregivers class. This course is for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. Classes will take place

by Zoom on Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., February 8-March 22. There is no charge, but donations are accepted to help cover cost of workbook. Registration is required. To register or get information, contact Carol Ann Harris at The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, 336-748-0217, charris@ shepherdscenter.org. Class size is limited.

Feb. 27 & March 6 AAU Tryouts 2022 Carolina Stars Basketball Spring/Summer Competitive Tryouts will be held on Feb. 27 and March 6 for CSB Elite, Select, and Regional Boy’s/Girl’s travel teams (All grades are based on

current 2021-2022 school year as of Oct. 1, 2021.)

Tryouts will be held at The Mad Dawg Center, 900 East Mountain Street in Kernersville. You may register intent to try out online www.carolinastarsbasketball.com or contact Aaron/Amy Grier CSB Directors at 336-991-0597 or 336-491-3524 for more information.

Feb. 26 Happy Hill Cemetery clean-up The next Happy Hill Cemetery Clean-up will be, Saturday, Feb. 26 at 9:30 a.m. Location - Pitts and Willow Street, 888 Willow Street, 27127.

Dress appropriate for the weather, including sturdy shoes. Bring gloves and any yard equipment you have. Bring your form if you need credit for Community Service hours.

Mark your calendar Hereafter, come out on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 9:30 am.

Feb. 28 Medicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a virtual workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. The session will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 3-4:30 p.m. through computer and telephone access.

The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 or Info@ shepherdscenter.org for

more information or to reserve a seat.

March 1 Poetry contest The annual NC State Poetry Contest is a free literary competition open to all North Carolina residents (including out-ofstate 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 Michael Prior and features a grand prize of $500.

The postmark deadline is March 1. For more information, visit go.ncsu.edu/ poetrycontest.

March 1 Small business competition informational meeting The city is holding its Small Business Plan Competition again in 2022 and will hold an online information meeting Tuesday, March 1, for entrepreneurs interested in participating.

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Entrepreneurs interested in attending can receive an invitation to the meeting by sending an email to Steven Harrison at stevench@ cityofws.org. For more information go to CityofWS. org and search for Small Business Plan Competition, or call Steven Harrison at 336-747-7474.

March 1- May 31 Literary contest Flying South, the annual literary competition sponsored by WinstonSalem Writers, is accepting entries in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from March 1 through May 31. $2,000 in prizes will be awarded. Best in Category winners will be published and will receive $500

each. One of the three winners will receive the Winston-Salem Writers’ President’s Favorite award and will win an additional $500. All entries will be considered for publication.

For complete rules and submission details, visit www.wswriters.org/flying-south. Winners will be announced on or around July 1, 2022.

March 15, July 1 Scholarship deadlines The Winston-Salem Foundation is now accepting applications for its scholarship program for the 2022-2023 academic year. Deadlines are March 15 for most meritbased scholarships and July 1 for financial needbased scholarships. Most

scholarships are accessed through our online OneStop Scholarship Application. Students are automatically considered for the scholarships for which they are eligible—with just one application.

For more information and to access the application portal, visit wsfoundation.org/students.

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You are required to make a written answer to the Petitions alleging to adjudicate neglect and dependency of Emma Grace Contreras and neglect of Amelio Contreras, Nicholas Contreras, Elisa Contreras, Elaina Contreras and Vivinina Contreras within forty (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 adjudication to the above-referenced juveniles.

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 Forsyth County Department of Social Services on November 23, 2021 with respect to the above referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15) and 7B-101 (9).

1. Zoning petition of Iffet Saeed and Muhammad Azam from RS9 to NO-S (Offices and Residential Building, Single Family): property is located on the west side of Cole Road, south of Waughtown Street; property consists of ± .44 acre(s) and is PIN 6844-98-6338 and a portion of PIN 6844-98-6268 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board (Zoning Docket W-3415).

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TAKE NOTICE that Juvenile Petitions 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 Petitions filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services alleging Emma Grace Contreras to be a neglected and dependent juvenile as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B101(15) and 7B-101(9) and Amelio Contreras, Nicholas Contreras, Elisa Contreras, Elaina Contreras and Vivinina Contreras to be neglected juveniles as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15).

TO: Taunia Regan – Mother of the Juvenile Richard Gagner – Father of the Juvenile

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IN THE MATTER OF: EMMA GRACE CONTRERAS DOB: 11-19-12 ELIAS CONTRERAS DOB: 10-02-11 VIVININA CONTRERAS DOB: 01-21-09 NICHOLAS CONTRERAS DOB: 11-21-13 AMELIO CONTRERAS DOB: 08-31-19 ELAINA CONTRERAS DOB: 11-22-10

IN THE MATTER OF: JACK GAGNER DOB: 11-08-2021

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 6 of Chapter 160D of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, WinstonSalem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on March 7, 2022, on the following proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina:

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Do you have an older phone or tablet?

Beware that 3G service is going away!

SUBMITTED BY THE SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF GREATER WINSTON-SALEM

You may have heard on TV commercials by cell phone companies or other places that "the 3G network" is going away. As of now, AT&T will stop providing 3G service at the end of February.

By the end of 2022, many of the U.S.'s largest wireless carriers will shut down their 3G networks. This is known as the “3G sunset” or retirement. When operators like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile shut off this cellular infrastructure, 3G devices based on this network technology will no longer have a connection.

What does this mean for consumers?

AARP partner Senior Planet suggests that any wireless items purchased before 2019 could potentially be affected. And it doesn't stop with cell phones and tablets!

Things like garage door openers, home alarm systems, personal alarm systems (think Lifeline button), older car’s GPS, or locators that provide help in an emergency. Senior Planet recommends we all take inventory of where we use technology in our lives and then contact the service provider (company we pay for service) or the manufacturer to determine if we need to do anything in light of the loss of 3G connectivity.

Want to learn more? You can watch a recorded webinar by Senior Planet at https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=LylnWcPnqyI. Or visit this informational website: https://seniorplanet.org/3g/.

Senior Planet offers lots of great programs for adults age 50 and better. Check out the offerings at seniorplanet.org.

The Shepherd’s Center offers classes, workshops, activities and educational opportunities for older adults in Forsyth County. Find out more at www.shepherdscenter. org.

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declared to be of incomparable beauty and Job gives his daughters an inheritance equal to that of their brothers. This is unusual because in Jewish culture, only sons received inheritance and females were dependent on male relatives or husbands for survival. But Job had plenty to give (verse 15). “Afterward, Job lived one hundred and forty years to see four generations of sons and grandsons.” (verse 16). Living to a ripe old age and having many progeny is the ideal of the blessed person in the Bible. Job’s life span was twice the ideal life span of seventy years (see Psalm 90:10). So, Job died old and contented” (verse 17).

According to the Jewish Study Bible, “The ending of Job’s story is not to be construed as a reward for Job, but simply as the end of the test begun in chapter 1 and Job’s restoration to his status quo ante.” (The

UMI Annual Commentary 2021-2022, The Jewish Study Bible, The New Interpreters Study Bible, The MacArthur Study Bible, The Modern Life Study Bible and The Oxford Bible Commentary).

For Your Consideration: How does interpreting God’s wisdom and counsel impact how we see God’s wisdom and counsel at work in the adversity of your own life?

Application: The book of Job deals with very serious and personal issues. There was no solution to the problem, but there was great revelation.

God may call men into fellowship with Him through suffering; and that the strength of the human soul is ever that of the knowledge of God. We are to be faithful – knowing that testing purifies character and integrity. “Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer … be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10).

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Volunteerism is a family affair for this father-daughter duo

BY JOEL MCIVER

Delivering Meals-onWheels provides a rewarding experience for many volunteers, but this is greatly magnified when the experience is shared with a loved one.

Andrew Hano has been fortunate to experience the satisfaction of volunteering firsthand with his daughter. Andrew first volunteered to deliver Meals-on-Wheels in 2004 because he wanted a service opportunity that he could perform with his then three-year-old daughter, Abigail, and found it to be a great fit. Back then, he was a stay-at-home dad and wanted not only to help others, but to personally grow closer to the Submitted photo community.

Andrew Hano prepares to deliver Meals-on-Wheels to his route.

“Delivering meals provided me, Abigail, and on-Wheels. She carried the tunity. My current major portunities if I was not later my son, a broader meal. She knocked on the focuses on the allocation exposed to service and view of Winston-Salem. door. She said hello.” of resources, specifically the importance of getting We visited parts of the city Andrew’s foresight those that have to do with to know the entirety of that we would, otherwise, seems to have paid off. healthcare, but also takes my community at such a never have known existed. Today, Abigail is a sopho- into account the factors young age.”

We met and developed a more at Denison Univer- that may be affecting one’s Andrew says that relarapport with a variety of sity in Granville, Ohio, health that are out of their tionship building is one of people, each with such in- studying global health and control, like race, environ- the best parts of the volunteresting stories.” biology with a minor in ment, and socioeconomic teer job. They got to know Providing an experi- Spanish as she prepares status.” the participants and looked ence that would shape for a future career helpAbigail continues to forward to checking in and his children in positive ing people. Abigail said, give back to the commu- sharing the latest. “I had a ways was also a major “The early experiences I nity. “In addition, I have participant (pre-pandemic) motivation. “I wanted an had volunteering definitely enjoyed being involved who would not let me go experience that would have had an impact on the with a number of nonprofit until she gave me a hug. empower Abigail and her person I am today and the organizations. I would not Best part of my day!” brother. Kids learn by do- passion I have for equi- have strived to be a part The memories of voling. A child, even age table distribution of oppor- of all these incredible op- unteering as a child conthree, is able to do Meals-

tinue to remain with and inspire Abigail and have shaped how she views volunteering today. She said, “I think it is greatly important for every child to have the opportunity to volunteer as the exposure to difficulties faced by those in a community can have a lasting impact on that child as they grow up and begin to form their personal values.”

Seeing the impact volunteering had on his children gives Andrew a sense of pride. He’s quick to note that both of his children continue to relate well with older adults and easily take on service opportunities.

“Abigail, in particular, is considering careers in public health,” said Andrew.

“Volunteering at a young age and continuing to do so over time instilled service in them as part of their identity.”

Although being a fulltime, out-of-state college student prevents her from joining her dad on Mealson-Wheels routes often, she loves to jump in when she’s home from school.

“It is interesting to deliver meals now that I have so many more experiences under my belt, along with more knowledge of our community and the world as a whole. There are moments where I am deeply struck by what we are doing because I have such a

better understanding of the work and how important these deliveries are.”

Abigail expressed pride in her father, as well.

“As I got older and understood the importance of volunteering in one’s community, it was clear to me that my father had introduced me to something that would shape my values, ways of thought, studies, and future work. His care for others is one of the qualities that I most hope others may see in me one day. I am endlessly proud to be able to tell others of the work my dad does because, to me, it is one the coolest things one can commit to.”

Andrew loves having the opportunity to deliver with his daughter during her school breaks. In a way, it brings their Mealson-Wheels journey full circle. “I valued the time we spent together when she was a preschooler and I value the time now.

It is also nice that she can drive!”

For more information on Senior Services and the Meals-On-Wheels program, visit www.seniorservicesinc.org.

Joel McIver is the vice president for community engagement for Senior Services.

March Senior Events Calendar: Shepherd’s Center of Greater WinstonSalem, 1700 Ebert Street: Some of the ongoing Shepherd’s Center activities are listed below. Call the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 for information. Contact Kristin Larson at klarson@shepherdscenter.org to register and for Zoom meeting information. More of their programs, including those on off-campus sites, can be found on their website at www.shepherdscenter.org. *Mondays 9:30-10:30 a.m., line dancing for fun and fitness with Brenda Holcomb. $7 per class. Meets on the upper level. Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. as class begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. *Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., The Shepherd Center Singers. Donations accepted. Please contact Carmina Jenks at pegjen2@gmail.com to join. *Way Back Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. with Paul McCraw, a local historian and retired history teacher, who will discuss local and world history and relate it to today’s events. Via Zoom. *Thursdays at 1 p.m., Game Day with Fay and Kristin. We play different games every week, such as Boggle, Scattergories, Trivia, Pictionary and more. Come join the fun! We ask that you please arrive by 1 p.m.; once the game begins you will not be able to join. Via Zoom. *Thursdays at 3 p.m., Thinking Outside the Box Discussion Group. Meets in person on the lower level.

Mary Alice Warren Community Center, 7632 Warren Park Drive, Lewisville: The classes below are presented by Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem: *Writing Stories from your Life: Every second Monday, 10 a.m.-12 noon *Arthritis Workshop: Every third and fourth Thursday, 4:30-6 p.m. *Open Doors Art: Mondays in February, 9 a.m.-12 noon, beginning Feb. 7

Brown & Douglas Active Adult Center, 4725 Indiana Avenue: Various activities for seniors. Contact Serena Mumford at 336-661-4998 or email serenam@cityofws.org for more information. *Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m., yoga. *Mondays, 1 p.m., Pinochle. *Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m., chair exercises. *Tuesday, March 8, 12 noon, Medicare information session *Tuesday, March 8, 1:00 p.m., Paint & Sparkle class *Wednesday, March 9, 9 a.m., Audubon Society birdwatching *Wednesdays, 11 a.m., chair volleyball, the most popular game among seniors! Free. *Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Spades *Thursdays, 1 p.m., vision board classes. *Fridays, game days.

Salvation Army Senior Center, 2850 New Walkertown Road: *Tuesdays, 10 a.m., line dancing *Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., chair yoga *Tuesdays, 11 a.m., chair volleyball *Wednesdays, 11 a.m., drumming exercise *Wednesdays, 12 p.m., spiritual development *Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m., REACHE Program *Thursdays, 10 a.m., hand bells music *Thursdays, 11 a.m., educational program *Thursdays, 12 p.m., Lunch (please sign up by calling Captain Raquel Lorenzo at 336499-1196) Carver School Road Public Library, 4915 Lansing Drive: *First Tuesday Get Together, March 1, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., arts, crafts and seasonal cards, hosted by Sandra Smith. *Last Thursday of the month, March 31, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., adult games. Come play

cards, board games and dominos and make new friends!

Other events or meetings: *Open Mic, hosted by Winston-Salem Writers, (first Tuesday of each month). The next Open Mic is March. 1, registration at 6:45 p.m., readings begin at 7 p.m., via Zoom. This event offers beginning and experienced writers an opportunity to read five minutes of their work to a friendly audience. Audience members welcome! To participate in the Zoom Open Mic, visit www.wswriters.org and click on the newsletter to get the link or email Judie Holcomb-Pack at judiehp@triad.rr.com. *AARP chapter meeting will be held virtually on March 8. For information about the local AARP chapter, email Alberta Powell at powellalberta0@gmail.com. Open to all seniors age 50 and above with an AARP membership. *Aging Well series presented by Wake Forest Baptist Sticht Center for Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Prevention, (the second Tuesday of each month) will be held on March 8 at 5:30 p.m. virtually online. To register and receive the link to access the program, email bhealth@ wakehealth.edu . *Adult Children of Aging Parents meeting, (third Tuesday), will be held March 15 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome, but the focus will be on the needs of adult children who are caring for their aging parents. For more information and to get the Zoom link, visit www.ACAPcommunity.org and look for Winston-Salem under the “Find your chapter” tab.

If you have an item for the Seniors Calendar, please email news@wschronicle.com and put Seniors Calendar in the subject line.

Items must be submitted by the 20th of the preceding month for the next month’s issue.

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Senior Games kickoff draws steady crowd

Brown and Douglas Adult Senior Center has big plans for spring

BY JUDIE HOLCOMB-PACK THE CHRONICLE

BY JUDIE HOLCOMB-PACK THE CHRONICLE

The older adults who Piedmont Plus Senior Games/Silverwere rockin’ out the line Arts held their kickoff event on Feb. 11 at dances at the Valentine’s Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center. The andance hosted by Brown nual event was delayed from January due and Douglas Adult Senior to weather, but the weather couldn’t have Center on Feb.11 could Photo by Judie Holcomb-Pack been better for the kickoff as sunshine and put the younger set to Carolina blue skies were the forecast for Attendees enjoy a fast-paced game of shame! Serena Mumford, pickleball at the Senior Games/Silverthe day. center supervisor, said she A steady stream of past participants Arts kickoff on Feb. 11. planned the Valentine’s and interested newcomers strolled among dance to give people a sothe 14 vendor booths, including Humana, es participating in the games. cial outlet and something There was a drive-thru option for para provider of Medicare Advantage plans fun to do. The pandemic ticipants this year where they could drive that will be opening a Neighborhood Cenhas taken a toll on local Photo by Judie Holcomb-Pack ter soon. Also on site were Iora Primary up to the side door and volunteers would seniors, and having a place Ladies enjoy line dancing at the Valentine’s Party on Care and Oak Street Health, both health- take them a bag with registration forms to go to get together and care providers for seniors on Medicare. and information, along with coffee or hot to have a good time is im- Feb. 11 at Brown and Douglas Adult Senior Center. portant so that they remain available to help beginners fun and stay active and The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Win- chocolate and a doughnut provided by ston-Salem had their representatives on Clutch Coffee. active. and all materials will be healthy.”

After visiting the various vendor tahand to talk about the programs, activities Rena Giles, a member provided. The class is free. bles, participants could try their hand at and services they provide to older adults of the well-known local On March 9 at 9 a.m.

Brown and Douglas corn hole and maybe win a gift card from line dance group Triple the Audubon Society will Adult Senior Center is lo- in Forsyth County.

Threat, led the dancers in lead a bird watching walk cated at 4725 Indiana AveBob Scarborough of WTOB Oldies Amazon, or enjoy a rousing game of pickvarious line dances. Giles in the park next to the nue. For more information, radio broadcast classic tunes all morning, leball, one of the favorite Senior Games’ has been dancing with Tri- center. In the event of bad email serenam@cityofws. as well as did interviews and took video sports. ple Threat for about five weather, they will meet in- org. or visit www.weplay. of the event for their website. WTOB Registration is now open for Senior years and said she “always side for a discussion. ws and click on the Recre- has been a supportive sponsor of Senior Games/SilverArts. Registration forms are loved dancing. … Not only Games/SilverArts for several years, and available at area recreation centers or onApril is National Bar- ation Centers tab. is it a lot of fun, the dance bershop Quartet Month frequently has Senior Games’ participants line at www.weplay.ws and click on the group has become like and Mumford is planning on his show to talk about their experienc- Senior Games tab. family.” to have a local quartet perTriple Threat performs form on April 11. The time at various senior commu- hasn’t been set yet, but nities and at Senior Ser- will be announced soon. vices’ Williams Adult Day Mumford has even w/ Rental Assistance & Section 8 Assistance Available Center on a regular basis. more plans in store for the “Dancing,” said Giles, future. The fall festival Income Restrictions Apply “is good for the body and they held in 2021 was such soul.” a hit that the parking lot Mumford has already was full and overflowed to Spring Hill Wachovia Hill made plans for the spring parking across the street.

618 N. Spring St. 336.251.1060 100 S. Spruce Street 336.251.1060 to keep older adults active Mumford is hoping to 24 hour on-call maintenance and laundry room 24 hour on-call maintenance and laundry room through various classes have a similar festival in St. Peter’s Heritage Place and activities. On March the spring with activities, Cherry Hill Apartments 3727 Old Lexington Rd. 336.771.9028 8 at noon there will be an vendors and music.

840 West 14th Street 336.723.7524 Community room, computer lab, resident activities, information workshop for She noted that July is 24 hour on-call maintenance and laundry room laundry room, and 24 hour on-call maintenance people to learn more about World Watercolor Month Medicare. This will be es- and is planning an activity Country Village Alder’s Point pecially helpful for people around that theme.

201 Park Ridge Cir. 336.765.4354 590 Mock St. 336.725.9021 who will be turning 65 in Community room, computer lab, resident activities, The Brown and DougGarden space, community room, computer lab, resident laundry room, 24 hour on-call maintenance, pool tables, the next few months. las Active Senior Center activities, laundry room, 24 hour on-call maintenance, and hot tub Also on March 8 at 1 has been working to plan exercise room, and beauty salon p.m. there will be a “Paint activities and events that Assembly Terrace Azalea Terrace & Sparkle” class. Like are of interest to older 3731 University Pkwy. 336.759.9798 100 Azalea Terrace Ct. 336.723.3633 painting classes that are adults. Mumford said each Garden space, community room, computer lab, Community room, computer lab, resident activities, held around town where month she’s seen more resident activities, laundry room, and 24 hour on-call laundry room, and 24 hour on-call maintenance participants are invited people come out for classes maintenance to bring their wine and and workshops, but would sip and paint, the Paint & like to see even more older Managed Managed By By Sparkle class invites par- adults participate.

Community Community Management Management ticipants to bring “non-alCorporation Corporation “Social isolation has coholic sparkling beverag- been hard on our seniors,” es” or soft drinks to share said Mumford. “We want with others while they to be the place to come Spacious One-Bedroom Apartments for Seniors paint. An instructor will be to meet new friends, have Community Management Corporation takes pride in offering affordable, professionally-managed apartment communities for seniors

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FORSYTH CREEK WEEK

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More than 50 events!

RETURNS MAR. 19-27

Nine days of fun ways to enjoy, appreciate and help the waterways we depend upon!

• Library Events • Movie & Trivia Nights • Creek Crawls & Frog Walks • Bike Rides & Segway Glides • Activities for Kids, Teens & Home Schoolers • • Community Clean-Ups • Lots More!

Complete calendar of events at

ForsythCreekWeek.org

Bulky item collection starts March 7 and runs through Sept. 9 for single-family households in Winston-Salem.

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Find your collection week and view collection guidelines TVS, COMPUTERS/PERIPHERALS, AND OTHER ITEMS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. at CityofWS.org/BulkyItems or call CityLink 311.

SEE THE COMPLETE LIST ONLINE.

53 Athletic & Skill Events Registration: Early Bird – March 21 / Calling All Athletes and Artists “50 and Better” Final - March 31

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FOR THE 2022 PIEDMONT PLUS SENIOR GAMES & SILVER ARTS

31 Silver Arts Events

Registration: Early Bird – March 21 / Final – March 31 Events that cannot be held safely in person will be held virtually.

State, CDC & venue guidelines strictly enforced and masks required at all times. Register at Torch.NCSeniorGames.org More information at cityofws.org/seniorgames

DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT EMERGENCY HITS Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Miller Park Community Center Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

Polo Park Community Center Mondays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

Rupert Bell Recreation Center Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 10 a.m.

South Fork Community Center Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Sedge Garden Recreation Center Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE CITIZEN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM ALERTS BY TEXT, EMAIL OR VOICE Go to CityofWS.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Citizen Notification System”.

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I N FORMATION AN D U PDATES FROM SEN IOR SERVIC ES | FEBRUARY 2022

Save the Date for the 12th Annual Art Show & Sale!

Save the date for the 12th annual Senior Services Art Show & Sale benefiting Meals-on-Wheels. For the first time the show will be a hybrid event, making it even easier to find the perfect piece of art! Remember each piece sold will help provide hot, nutritious meals to seniors in our community. Preview art selections online beginning February 25. Online art will be available to purchase March 4, at 7:30 pm through March 11. Masked and vaccinated patrons are invited to join us in person at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive, March 5, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Contact Shane Nixon at snixon@seniorservicesinc.org or 336-721-0907 for more information.

Generational Good!

Local Companies Doing Good Things for Seniors

Reynolds American Inc.’s Black Employees Yielding Outreach and Unity (BEYOU) group recently volunteered to pack 175 bags full of health, hygiene, and personal care items to be delivered to participants in our Home Care and Living-at-Home programs! Visit https://bit.ly/3GxajEl to learn how your group can support seniors in our programs.

Delivering Meals-on-Wheels provides many rich feelings to volunteers. They can be greatly magnified when the experience is shared with a loved one.

Andrew Hano is very familiar with the positive sentiments delivering meals brings because he’s been fortunate to experience them firsthand—with his daughter, Abigail. Read more about how introducing her to service when she was three has helped him connect to his community and helped shaped the person she’s become at seniorservicesinc.org.

Words Matter...

You may have noticed that Senior Services refers to the people we serve as “participants” rather than “clients.” Have you ever wondered why that is? It’s simple really. At Senior Services, we believe that older adults should be given the opportunity to actively participate in their care. We also believe words matter. Referring to the people we serve and more importantly viewing them as “participants” during the process of care helps create a sense of partnership and interdependence. We want to even the playing field, de-emphasize dependency, and promote autonomy as we partner with seniors to help them live with dignity and purpose.

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