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The Chronicle presents the Black History Cypher
BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
Culture is defined as the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people or other social group, and nothing says Black or African American culture like hip-hop. Created on the streets of New York in the mid-1970s, for years hip-hop has been the voice of the people and today this art of storytelling is exported and recreated across the world. To celebrate hip-hop and Black History Month, a few weeks ago The Chronicle invited seven local artists to participate in a cypher. The term cypher refers to a friendly group performance where a beat is played and the different artists take turns performing their verse. The artists were asked to write a verse on culEarlier this month The Chronicle invited six local artist to particpate in a rap cypher ture, to a beat supplied by “It just gives you that classic feel and instantly I was like, I know big bro is going to hear this, I gotta go in,” Ricky Ruckus said. Young Dirt, who is a native of Reidsville, said he thought the cypher was a good idea because it’s time that we celebrate hiphop as an art form. He said, “It’s time for that now and I’m definitely happy to be a part of it.”
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Chris Lewis echoed those sentiments when asked the same question. He said, “With it being Black History Month, the timing was perfect.” Cali and 14K Numbers, who are both from Winston-Salem, thanked The Chronicle for creating the platform for local artists. “I put myself aside and I looked at what the purpose was and it made
me feel like I had a place here,” Cali said. 14K Numbers said, “I felt privileged just to have this opportunity, especially with the platform it’s being presented on with us being from here, that makes it even bigger for me.” The Black History Month Cypher can be viewed by visiting The Chronicle’s YouTube channel.
The artist featured in the cypher were asked to focus their verse on culture. Ruckus, Chris Lewis, Cali Madrid, 14K Numbers, Young Dirt, Piiiiipe Extras, and Royal P. Although all the artists had a different flow and sound, they all said it was an honor to be invited and to be able to rap to a 9th Wonder beat. Ricky Ruckus, who is an artist and a producer, said when he first heard that 9th made the beat, he knew he had to come with his best.
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Grammy Award-winning producer 9th Wonder, who is a graduate of Glenn High School. The artists were invited by local videographer and artist manager Gregg Penn. Before recording at Digital Recordings (DLR) studio on Indiana Ave., on Thursday, Feb. 12, artists sat down to discuss the cypher, the beat, culture, and the current state of hip-hop. Artists included Ricky
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Former Black Panthers discuss ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
Last week the Drum Major Alliance and St. John CME Church hosted a drive-in watch party for the hit movie “Judas and the Black Messiah.” Following the film, former members of the Black Panther Party, Hazel Mack and Rev. Christopher Neal Manning, sat down to discuss the film and what it was like to be a part of the Black Panther Party. The movie, which was released earlier this month, takes a look at the betrayal of Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, in the late-1960s, at the hands of William O’Neal, a Black FBI informant who gained Hampton’s trust. To jumpstart the conversation, moderator and local activist, Terrance Hawkins, asked Mack and Rev. Manning how they felt about the film. Mack said it’s difficult to put everything the Black Panther Party was about into a two-hour movie. She said
the movie should make people want to do their own research and find out more. “When we watch a film like this, it should make us want to dig deeper into the real history of the Black Panther Party, that’s what I suggest,” Mack said. “It doesn’t even scratch the surface in regards to the platform, the purpose and the goals and aspirations of the party for our community.” Rev. Manning said he didn’t like that the movie focused on the betrayal instead of the camaraderie that existed within the party. “Is it a matter of Black folk can’t be together because they always betray each other? Is it because we want to promote divisiveness among Black people?” Manning asked while discussing the film. When talking about her own experiences while in the party, Mack said the major initiatives here in Winston-Salem were the breakfast program, clothing giveaways, free pest control, and several others including the ambulance
program. Mack said what attracted her to the party was the fact that they were doing what needed to be done to uplift the community. “I came up in the church like most people did during those times. What attracted me to the party was the party was about doing something … actually acting and doing more than the church was doing at that time,” she said. The open discussion featuring Hazel Mack and Rev. Christopher Neal Manning can be viewed in its entirety by visiting the Drum Majors Alliance Facebook page. The Drum Majors Alliance is a Black led, multiracial, Winston-Salem based coalition of activists seeking justice for all people. The mission of the organization is to equip, organize and mobilize disciples of Jesus to be drum majors for justice and peace in the world. For more information, visit www.drummajorsalliance.com.
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Sheriff Kimbrough, FCSO hold quarterly community forum BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
After taking the oath of office in 2018, Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough promised to be transparent and keep open lines of communication with the public and to do so, he implemented quarterly community forums. Due to COVID restrictions, the first forum of 2021 was held virtually and more than 100 people tuned in as Kimbrough and his team addressed concerns about evictions, racism within the sheriff’s office, COVID-19 cases among inmates, and much more during the hourlong forum. The forum was broadcast live on the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. The public had the opportunity to submit questions via email or in the Facebook comment section. One of the early concerns raised by the public was centered around the moratorium on evictions. Governor Roy Cooper extended the moratorium last month until March 1, but there are a few stipulations. While the moratorium is in place, tenants must show why they’re unable to pay the full rent, show they’re trying to find employment, make an effort to obtain government assistance for housing, and once the stimulus check is received, it must be used for rent. Landlords still have the power to evict tenants for other reasons besides non-payment of rent and tenants are also responsible for accumulated back rent. Kimbrough said, while he has a soft spot for evictions, the sheriff’s office doesn’t have any power
once a judge signs off on an eviction. “Once it goes through the process, I don’t have the authority and if I don’t do it, I’m in violation of the law,” Kimbrough continued. “I would love to stop evictions, but I don’t have the authority. If you recall when the pandemic first started, we stood in this same room and I said I opposed evictions. We made calls to Justice Beasley, who submitted an order that stopped it … that’s who has the power. We don’t have that authority here locally.” As expected, the public also wanted to know what the FCSO is doing to combat racism and bigotry within the ranks. Kimbrough said he has a zero tolerance policy for racism and hatred of any kind. He said to stand there and say racism doesn’t exist would be a lie and law enforcement is not exempt. To combat the issue, the FCSO has also implemented yearly background checks for all sworn officers. “We have a zero tolerance for that. If you experience it, you see it as it relates to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, I want to know about it firsthand send an email directly to me,” Kimbrough said. “We have instituted a policy that we will do background checks every year. And that is not to snoop in anybody’s business, it’s because we owe you that accountability … we owe the public that accountability.” The public also asked about the number of COVID-19 cases among inmates in the Forsyth County Detention Center. According to Maj. Chris Carlton, there are three active cases, two inmates and
one staff member. Carlton, who is in charge of the detention center, said 80% of his time is spent dealing with issues centered around COVID-19 and keeping it out. Carlton also mentioned that they haven’t had any deaths due the virus and no one has had to be hospitalized. “The cases we’re seeing now are coming from new arrests,” Carlton said. “We quarantine those folks for 14 days, they’re tested after five days, and they’re isolated for the remainder of the 14 days. We are mass-testing our employees twice a week, probably through the end of March or until they’re all vaccinated. And our residents will restart mass-testing this week.” Before wrapping up the forum, Sheriff Kimbrough gave an update on some of the new programs and initiatives that have been implemented since he took office. Kimbrough was later asked after a tough year, if he regrets taking the reins of the FCSO. Kimbrough said, “I am glad I ran because all the things that Bobby is, I got it right here in this county this county has made Bobby. I’m grateful to be back home. I’m grateful that the people gave me an opportunity to serve. There has been some difficult days … but at the end of the day, I’m grateful that the people gave me this opportunity. I want to be better, I want this community to be better, because I know what we were and I know where we are now.” The quarterly forum can be viewed by visiting the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page and clicking on the “videos” tab.
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Mural on WSSU campus aims to inspire Black Lives Matter movement BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
Phillip Osborne does not want to see the momentum built last year by the Black Lives Matter movement (BLM) to stop. Last weekend he coordinated with students from his alma mater, WinstonSalem State University (WSSU), to paint another mural on the campus. Osborne was a part of the BLM mural that was Phillip Osborne coordinated painted in downtown Win- mural on campus. ston-Salem last summer. He painted the hashtag bring small groups of stuportion of the mural and dents in different shifts to that inspired him to contin- work on the mural. Each ue spreading the message group painted the letters as to as many people as he Osborne worked on a ram could. He has painted sev- specifically designed for eral BLM murals around the school. Osborne said he didn’t the state and was elated to have WSSU join in, espe- want the BLM movecially after he painted the ment to only be a fad in WE VOTE mural previ- the area, only coming out when something unfortuously on campus. “Once I did that, I said, nate happens to someone ‘hey, you know what, why of color. His idea for the not promote this as a thera- mural was to have a daily peutic community-related reminder to the students activity and I can bring to continue pushing for this to the campus,” said equality and justice. “I just really wanted Osborne. “With the connections I had at the col- to continue to strengthen legiate level, I wanted to the importance of Black bring those murals to col- Lives Matter,” he said. “It leges and have something seems like it’s a phase and where the students can do it seems like it comes and it outside and social dis- it goes anytime an unfortutance and fellowship with nate incident may happen to an African American. one another. “I wanted to get it out It’s so people don’t lose there, although I wasn’t focus on BLM. “I didn’t go out and able to get it out to as many colleges as I wanted to. protest, I used my artwork Winston-Salem State took as a form of protesting in advantage of it, Living- getting my message out stone College took advan- there. It’s a creative peacetage of it and I have been ful protest and I can intalking to some more col- volve students and staff leges about it as well. It’s and everyone gets to be a just something community part of my vision. My vibased, so students can still sion is to continue to put have fun and have an ac- the message out there and tivity to do together while still at the same time have some fun while doing it.” they are in school.” Osborne was pleased Osborne collaborated with the turnout from with the student government association of WSSU the students and staff of to plan the event. To ad- WSSU. He said the stuhere to social distancing dents were happy to parrules, instead of having ticipate in the event, espeall the students come out cially during Black History together, they chose to Month. Now that he is able
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Yassin Hall How to Set Up an eBay Store From Your Classroom to Earn Six Figures a Year; How to Sell on Amazon; Creating the Mindset for Being an Entrepreneur; and Understanding How to Manage Money. Yassin is even teaching students with learning disabilities how to be fi-
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with the SGA at WSSU to paint the Black Lives Matter to step back and appreciate his work, Osborne was happy with the results. “I feel awesome and it came out really good,” he said about the mural. “The students really helped out, especially with the cleanup. I was really dope and I actually love the outcome.” Art has long been a passion for Osborne, although he has only been
painting for four years. He said he used art as a therapeutic activity as a child and the passion grew from there. He describes his art style as neo soul and expressive art. Osborne said he is inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Osborne can be reached by email at posbo964@ gmail.com or on his Instagram page at phil77777.
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more than 32,000 vaccine doses to frontline workers in our health system and to our patients age 65 and older—with 20% of the patients among historically marginalized populations at greatest risk from infection. As we continue to follow state guidelines for vaccinating priority groups, we look forward to opening up vaccination opportunities to everyone.
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for our patients across our health system by providing more than 220,000 COVID-19 tests and helping more than 1,800 hospitalized COVID-19 patients return home to their loved ones.
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across our community with other health systems, county health departments, governmental organizations and local businesses, churches and faith groups—to vaccinate everyone eligible, particularly those most at risk. We are dedicated to participating in Town Halls and educational events while providing vaccine doses, site locations, and/ or staffing to support community vaccination events. We also work with our Atrium Health partners to access and distribute vaccine to historically marginalized populations. Thanks to these and other efforts, Forsyth County ranks among the state’s leaders in the number of residents vaccinated.
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or participating in more than 50 active or completed COVID-19 research studies, including a Phase 3 trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Moderna vaccine. We work specifically to include traditionally under-represented populations to ensure that all of these vital research studies include members of our entire community.
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out through our Division of FaithHealth and the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity to involve local churches, the Hispanic League and other groups to inform the Black and Brown communities about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. Our outreach includes vaccinating the homebound who are 65 and older and their caregivers, with 42% of patients and 33% of caregivers from historically marginalized populations.
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equitable access to the vaccine across our community:
• Helping to staff and organize vaccine events with Forsyth County’s Federally Qualified Health Centers, with 92% of vaccines going to these populations. • Holding weekly vaccine clinics at Wake Forest Baptist’s Downtown Health Plaza, with 23% of vaccines going to these populations.
• Holding a weekend event in High Point at Providence Place where more than 40% of those vaccinated were from under-represented populations.
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Award-winning documentary exposes U.S. government for oppressing Black communities BLACKNEWS.COM
“Betrayal of a Nation,” an award-winning documentary, indicts the U.S. government on 18 charges committed against Black and brown citizens. It premieres on Feb. 26 during Black History Month. The documentary intertwines scripted courtroom dialog with out-of-court real-life interviews used as trial testimonies and evidence. Director Brandi Webb suggests these interviews highlight oppressive acts such as the destruction of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Okla., and the execution of civil rights leaders. She wants viewers to gain knowledge about these events and imagine a world where the government is held responsible. Testimonies include interviews from the mothers of Eric Garner and Tamir Rice, Dr. Tiffany Crutcher (twin sister of Terence Crutcher), Ajamu Baraka, Rev. Dr. Robert Turner, counselor Vanessa Hall-Harper, and several others. “Betrayal of a Nation” educates viewers via a frontrow seat to the social injustices and pain inflicted on African Americans by government agencies that have been dismissive to their communities at large. The documentary is available to rent for $17 at BetrayalofaNation.com using the Vimeo platform. Pre-orders allow viewers to rent before the film’s release date and give them 72 hours of access from the date of release. “Betrayal of a Nation” won an Award of Merit at the IndieFest Film Festival and a Special Mention award in the African American Category. “Betrayal of a Nation speaks to the awakening of all America’s tricks that have kept a knee on our necks. The film must be seen by all newly woke-minded people who say America wrote a check and now it’s time to cash,” stated radio personality Tamera Fair (iHeart Radio), who advocates for reparations in the documentary. “It’s just so powerful to see that people are putting a spotlight on the injustices that are perpetuated not just today, but you know, throughout history … As she (director Brandi Webb) does this documentary, Tamir Rice’s blood still speaks, Eric Garner’s blood still speaks, Terence Crutcher’s blood still speaks,” says activist Dr. Tiffany Crutcher. Recent outcries and protests surrounding the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and others made clear the need for a real-life indictment on U.S. government policies and practices. Director Webb believes anything is possible. Following the 2016 murders of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, Director Webb became frustrated and furious with countless acquittals and non-indictments of police officers. She created “Betrayal of a Nation” to explore the social injustices in America. Promotional content can be viewed on the documentary’s social media platforms. Visit Facebook.com/ betrayalofanation and follow @BetrayalofANation on Instagram.Visit BetrayalofaNation.com for more info. Also follow Brandi Webb on Facebook and Instagram.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dine out safely To The Editor: “No shoes, no shirt, no service.” Most of us have probably seen that sign at restaurants at the beach. My heart goes out to our local restaurants who have suffered the past year due to the pandemic and I applaud them for changing business models to continue to safely serve their customers. I know they were particularly affected Valentine’s weekend due to the bad weather. They are trying their best to survive. I have occasionally ordered from a restaurant’s drivethru, but have only been inside a restaurant once since March … until recently. I decided to take a chance again and go inside a new restaurant, mostly to purchase a gift card, but also to get a take-out order, a simple hotdog and fries. While waiting for my number to be called, I noticed all the staff were wearing masks and following protocols, which gave me a sense of security. The customers, however, were a different story. Some had taken off their masks to eat, then went to refill their drinks at the beverage station without wear-
ing a mask. Some were wearing masks under their nose, or even under their mouth! The tipping point was when three people came in without masks and began talking about what to order. I approached the manager and asked if he were going to ask them to leave. He replied that corporate didn’t allow them to do that since they would risk losing business. They had free masks to offer, but unfortunately, they were out. I left and will not be back. Restaurants must come together as a group and agree to enforce the mask protocol for customers as well as staff if they expect customers to feel safe enough to come back and dine inside until this pandemic is over. “No shoes, no shirt, no MASK, no service.” It’s more than a sign, it’s common sense for the protection of our friends, neighbors, and community. Please support your local restaurants. And restaurant owners, please support your customers. Let’s all do our part to stay safe. Judie Holcomb-Pack Winston-Salem
The vaccine predicament and its effect upon us Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.
Guest Columnist During my lifetime, I have had enough “shots in my arm.” All of them accomplished the desired goal, which was to keep me from getting sick. I did not think much about them, only that I was better off taking them. Convincing me to take them was not important. I saw taking them as a matter of rational self-interest. Today, America is still struggling daily with COVID-19. It has destroyed families and left voids in our humanity. The statistics from us dying from it are daunting. We are paralyzed with fear and apprehension. To curb our desperation and fragile state, we now have a vaccine. It has been up and running for some months now. At first, we were leery of the vaccine, but now we are cheering the vaccine. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine has yet to be approved; however,
I believe in the next two months that it will be approved. There are mixed reports about it being one or two shots. I think the variants that are here will determine the dosage. There has been a 57% increase in vaccinations since the Biden administration. This is good news for America. In the past, vaccine distribution was disjointed and disappointing. According to Bloomberg News, “In the U.S. more Americans have now received at least one dose than have tested positive for the virus since the pandemic began. So far, 59.1 million doses have been given, according to a stateby-state tally. In the last week, an average of 1.58 million doses per day were administered.” Dr. Anthony Fauci and medical experts said that in order to return to some sense of normal living, at least 75% of the U.S. population would have to be vaccinated. Some states, like New Mexico, Massachusetts, and West Virginia, are further along in having their citizens receive the vaccine. I suspect over the coming months, more
states will be able to make that claim, too. First responders were the first to get the vaccine and rightfully so. Now more older Americans and teachers are getting the vaccine. The CDC says that schools can reopen following specific guidelines. We know what they are. It has become a nobrainer to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and wash our hands. To add to the vaccine distribution woes, there was a winter storm that affected much of the country last week. As a result, it was nearly impossible in some communities to get the vaccine. Texas, for example, has seen many of its citizens without power and water for a little over a week. This winter surge delayed a shipment of approximately 6 million doses of the vaccine. Appointments could not be kept, so now we will have to play catch up. Reports say more than 2,000 vaccination sites were in areas where power was out. This winter storm came at the worst possible time. Andy Slavitt, senior adviser on the White
House COVID-19 Response Team said, “If we all work together, from the factory all the way to the vaccinators, we will make up for it in the coming week.” To create more testing sites, the federal government will work with the states of Pennsylvania and Florida. It is my thinking that more of these alliances will be formed with other states. These weeks and months will be key as more vaccines become available. We in turn must be vaccine ambassadors. If we know family members and friends who have not taken the vaccine, we must encourage them to do so. I am ready to be an ambassador. Are you? 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.
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earned from selling on eBay, the students will reinvest and open their Amazon store in 2021. Yassin says the pandemic has shown many that they must create additional streams of income and look into home-based businesses. Having earned over a million dollars selling through online platforms such as Amazon and eBay, Hall has been featured on multiple outlets including CBS and ABC for her earnings and abil-
ity to teach others how to “BOSS UP.” “We are delighted to have found the BOSS CLASS LLC’s eBay course that aligns with our curriculum expectations that will bring awareness and exposure into entrepreneurship, problemsolving, and critical thinking,” said Iris Blevins of Genesis Preparatory Academy. While this is Hall’s first in-person class taught at a school in Georgia, her award-winning bestselling books on mental health chronicling her life as the
The Chronicle daughter of a violent bipolar schizophrenic have been on the curriculums of several schools as reading material. She is also a philanthropist known for her hurricane relief efforts and supplying students in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the laptops needed to get back to school online amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about the courses, visit BossClassLLC.com. To learn more about Yassin Hall, visit YassinHall.com or follow her on Instagram @ YassinHall.
United Way seeks to make impact on city with new initiative BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
The United Way of Forsyth County is rolling out a plan to help revitalize several neighborhoods in East Winston-Salem. Their new initiative, “Place Matters,” aims to make a permanent impact on the community by combating several issues that have been plaguing the area. The Place Matters initiative began five years ago and comprises 15 neighborhoods in the eastern part of the city. Any service provider must do work from within those 15 neighborhoods and the initiative is governed by a Residence Impact Council (RIC) and they have the final say on what programs get funded. “For example, if there is a program that wants us to provide financial stability, it goes through a review process and the actual residents make the decision on how much to fund in terms of that program,” said Cedric Parker. Incorporated into the initiative is a faith component led by Parker, faithbased engagement coordinator for the United Way. “We practice asset-based community development and so one of the strongest assets is the Black church,” said Parker. The Black church has been the institution that has allowed us as a community to flourish, not only from religion, but also politics and education. Now identifying those assets within those 15 communities, we can better see how we can provide those services that fit within those initiatives.” The United Way is approaching the initiative from several different areas. Under/Unemployment, Multigenerational Support, Housing, and Healthy Living are the four general areas of the initiative. There are several agencies underneath each area that the RIC have deemed necessary for the community. The initiative is currently in a funding cycle, so the RIC will convene to analyze the agencies and programs to see if the goals have been met and if so, they may be funded again if no other agencies will be looked at to be brought in. According to Parker, the driving force for the initiative came from the president and CEO of United Way of Forsyth County, Cynthia Gordineer. Gordineer looked at the approach of the organization and saw chang-
es were necessary. “We looked into how to be more equitable when it comes to the work that we do,” Parker continued. “We very much see that (Hwy) 52 divide in Winston is real and if you look at one neighborhood in East Winston and compare the diversity in income from a neighborhood from the other side of 52, there is a drastic diversity and these are people with the same education but just from different sides of the track. “We wanted to make sure that we addressed those issues with our programming and make sure it was resident led. So, Cynthia Gordineer and others went through an extensive process of finding out what was the right approach for Winston-Salem.” The United Way of Forsyth County looked at other United Way organizations in other cities and adapted their approach specifically to WinstonSalem. “It started off with a community survey with some students from Winston-Salem State and Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods,” he said. “That’s our neighborhood resource in connecting us with the community because we know they know best in terms of how to galvanize the community. “Basically, that was our initiative to get things started and the community identified these 15 areas and priorities that they wanted to see in their neighborhoods, so it’s all resident and neighborhood led. It’s not the United Way telling them what they need, it’s actually the community telling us what they need.” Thus far, the most important component of the initiative has been housing, said Parker. The United Way has a partnership with Habitat for Humanity in the Dreamland neighborhood. “Our first push was housing,” said Parker. “We actually went through a slower process when it comes to housing, because they (RIC) were not comfortable with the proposals, so we put it off and came back with stronger proposals. “Before that partnership, there was not a new
build in Dreamland Park for 50 years,” he went on to say. “I believe we are up to eight new houses that have been built in Dreamland Park and we see that as a win by increasing homeownership. We’re also looking to provide efforts to beautify the neighborhood, so it’s not just putting new build up, it’s also making sure the neighborhood looks well.” Many of the neighborhoods involved in the initiative are around the Smith Reynolds Airport. The United Way chose the neighborhoods by researching the areas that needed uplifting and incorporating areas that are already established. “It was a process that we took some time to consider,” Parker said about the neighborhood selection process involved in the initiative. “We wanted to make sure the project was successful, so when we looked at the 52 divide, there was some data and research that showed these were areas that fell within the poverty level, but we also wanted to make sure we had some established areas as well, because we figured that would be a more successful model. “It’s harder sometimes, when you deal with generational poverty, to see the needle move and everybody wants to see the needle move at some point. So, having other neighborhoods that are established helps us when we go back and look at the numbers to say ‘Hey, we’ve actually moved the needle.’ We wanted to make sure that these neighborhoods were those that were underserved and also had strong community support as well.” There is no timetable for this initiative, Parker said. The United Way is there for the long run, until they are no longer needed. The goal is to move this project to other areas once it’s completed, but first want to see the target areas of this initiative thriving once again. For more information about Place Matters, dial 211 or call Cedric Parker at 336-721-9311. You can also visit the United Way website at www.forsythuitedway.org.
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City should act now to steer funding toward projects that address climate change and climate justice BY JAMIE MAIER AND MILLER COFFEY
The Biden-Harris administration is taking immediate action to address climate change and its impacts on people and communities across the U.S. Just hours after taking office, President Biden rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, canceled the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, and ordered federal agencies to review and reinstate more than 100 environmental regulations rolled back by the Trump Administration. Biden has committed to pass legislation that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, creates green energy jobs, and provides new sources of federal funding in support of environmental initiatives. This national commitment to climate action comes with billions of dollars of funding for municipal and regional “green” projects and infrastructure. The City of Winston-Salem must act now to secure this funding and grow our reputation as an innovative, resilient, and forward-thinking community. The City has already made some important commitments to climate action, including passing a resolution in November to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050 and committing to a focus on green job training, job creation, and economic growth. We at Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) encourage the City of Winston-Salem to take the following action steps today to steer national funds toward projects that address climate change and climate justice: *Create a 5-year comprehensive renewable energy plan for the City that includes stricter building codes, increased energy efficiency in city buildings, and a plan to transition the city fleet to electric vehicles. If we act now and utilize new funding opportunities, Winston-Salem could be the first North Carolina city to reach 100% renewable energy in municipal buildings. *Improve local public transportation, with an emphasis on effective, accessible, and equitable options for all people. National transportation infrastructure legislation is on the horizon, with important funding opportunities for cities who are ready to adopt better and greener transportation systems. This move would also improve quality of life and employment outcomes for low income residents, whose reliance on the current transportation system is a significant barrier to economic mobility. *Create a plan with measurable goals for green job training and creation. The Biden administration has signaled that they will call on state and local communities to implement green job training and infrastructure development through
partnerships with community colleges, unions, and the private sector. WinstonSalem should utilize connections with Forsyth Tech and locally-based corporations to build job skills among residents and invigorate the local economy. *Incentivize low-carbon manufacturing standards and other environmental business standards. Upcoming legislation could fund a transition to a low-carbon manufacturing approach. The City should prioritize public-private partnerships with businesses that adopt standards early and utilize funding opportunities that become available. Now is the time for leadership on climate change and climate justice. Piedmont Environmental Alliance looks forward to working with residents and local government officials to build a more resilient, just, and sustainable Winston-Salem. Do you want to see Winston-Salem become a leader in sustainability and climate action? Send a message today to share your support and vision with city leadership by going to https://www. peanc.org/city-climate-action. Jamie Maier is the executive director of Piedmont Environmental Alliance, a local non-profit working to build a more just, resilient, and sustainable community. Miller Coffey is the communications and engagement coordinator at Piedmont Environmental Alliance. Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) works every day to educate and empower people of all ages, build community, and inspire action to create a more just, resilient, and environmentally sustainable community. Founded in 2006 with the first Piedmont Earth Day Fair, PEA is building a community of environmental stewards and community leaders through our innovative education programs, annual events, partnerships and community-based work focused in Winston-Salem and the Piedmont region. Learn more about PEA and all of our programs at www.peanc.org
WHERE SHOULD WE FOCUS OUR ENERGY AS A COMMUNITY? Register to participate in Winston-Salem’s online virtual strategic plan public input session. Advance registration required to receive an invitation to the meeting. Register via Signup Genius at cityofws.org/WSinput Registration Deadline: 11 p.m. March 3 Your comments will help guide the discussion when the mayor and City Council hold their strategic planning workshop in late March.
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Timothy Ramsey Sports Columnist
Double standard in sports There is an obvious double standard in sports that is rarely spoken about. It seems when a player wants to leave a team for any reason, there is major blowback from the team, analysts, and especially the fans. But when a team wants to release or trade a player, it’s just part of the business. That double standard has been a part of sports for as long as I’ve been a fan. Free agency and large contracts have contributed to movement of players across all leagues. I am not sure why more players have not spoken out about this, but I was elated to see Golden State Warriors’ forward, Draymond Green, speak about it during a press conference last week. Green has never been one to hold his tongue on any subject. He called out NBA teams for their treatment of players after the Cleveland Cavaliers chose to bench Andre Drummond as they find a place to trade the All-Star center. “I would like to talk about something that’s really bothering me, and it’s the treatment of players in this league,” he said in his postgame press conference. “To watch Andre Drummond, before the game sit on the sidelines, then go to the back and to come out in street clothes because a team is going to trade him, it’s (expletive).” Green continued to speak candidly about his feelings on the topic and expressed his displeasure with the double standard he sees throughout the NBA. It was reported the Detroit Pistons were seeking a trade or buyout for forward Blake Griffin and would not plan to play him until the team figures out what to do. The Cavs plan to do something similar with Drummond as well. “Because when James Harden asked for a trade and essentially dogged it … no one’s going to fight back that James was dogging it his last days in Houston,” said Green. “But he was castrated for wanting to go to a different team and everybody destroyed that man, and yet a team can come out and say, ‘Oh, we want to trade a guy,’ and then that guy has to go sit and if he doesn’t stay professional, then he’s a cancer and he’s not good in someone’s locker room, and he’s the issue.” I understand professional sports is a business; however, why is it OK for a team to want to move a player, but when it’s the player who initiates the parting of ways, it becomes headline news in a negative way. “At some point, as players, we need to be treated with the same respect and have the same rights that the team can See Sports on B3
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It has been a tough season for the North Forsyth and Carver High Schools JV basketball teams. The teams faced one another last week in one of the final games of the JV season. With the end of the season
quickly approaching, any momentum heading into the offseason would bode well for both teams. The Vikings had already defeated the Yellowjackets earlier in the season by the score of 44-34. In the second matchup, once again North Forsyth came out victorious over Carver in a low scoring affair, 39-32.
Parkland senior scores 1,000th point BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
Parkland combo guard, Minnie Griffin, has excelled in her second stint with the Mustangs. Griffin recently eclipsed the 1,000-point mark in her career at Parkland by averaging 31 points per game this season. Griffin initially came to Parkland her sophomore year from the state of Florida. Her family moved back to Florida for her junior year but made their way back to Winston-Salem for her senior campaign. She made it to showcase not only her tremendous talent, but to also show that she has grown as a player on and off the court. Griffin has been nearly unstoppable on the court this season, only scoring under 20 points on one occasion. Hitting the 1,000-point mark was a big accomplishment for her, she said. “I felt like I deserved it and I felt like it was Black girl magic and something that I worked hard for,” said Griffin. Griffin says there were many factors that went into her becoming the player she has been this season. She feels she is a different player this season, compared to her first season with the Mustangs as a sophomore. “I have grown better
a welcome addition after losing last season’s leading scorer, Tatiyana Cannon, to graduation. “I was ecstatic, because we knew her very first practice her sophomore year that she was a great player,” Leak said about Griffin. Leak was not the only person happy about Griffin returning to Winston-Salem. Griffin said she was very happy to return to the Mustangs to have Leak and his staff coach her, along with playing against the elite competition in the Triad. “I was very excited to come back my senior year, because when I went to Florida, I felt like Parkland was like my second family to me,” she said. “With the team from last year in Florida, I didn’t have a bond with them like I had with my teammates at submitted photo Minnie Griffin stands with Parkland girls head coach Parkland. I was more dediKen Leak after game where she scored her 1,000th cated to Parkland than I was to my team in Florida, point as a Mustang. even though it’s my home by keeping my emotions but did not expect to put up state. in check, because it was the lofty numbers she has “The competition in kind of bad my sophomore all season. North Carolina is a lot “I didn’t expect to re- harder than Florida. When year,” she said. “I have grown my leadership skills ally drop as many points I first came here, the girls by helping my teammates as I did this season,” she were a lot stronger and grow as I have, and I have said. “With only playing competitive and that made 12 games, I really didn’t me step my game up and grown more physically.” There was a lot of an- expect to score the way I try to match their level.” ticipation for this season did.” Griffin saved some According to Park- of her best games against for Griffin, because of the hard work she put in dur- land girls’ head basketball the best competition. She ing offseason. She knew coach, Ken Leak, adding never backed down against she would perform well, Griffin for this season was being guarded by the op-
ponent’s best defender and routinely played well against players headed to college on Division I scholarships. “Basically, what made me step up my game is that Parkland has been the bottom of the barrel for so long, it was time for me to come take over and do my thing,” she said. “I expected to play well because in the offseason I woke up at six in the morning to take my runs and on the court practicing with my coaches. I also watched film to improve my skills, so I was prepared to ball out.” Griffin is almost a lock to make the All-Conference team and is in consideration for Player of the Year in the Piedmont Triad Conference. To be considered for player of the year is an honor, but to win it would mean the world to Griffin, she said. “It would say a lot about the work and dedication I have put into my growth in basketball and if I receive the award, it shows I earned and deserved it,” she said about being considered for player of the year. “I have really put in the hard work and I feel like I have done my job to get it, but we will see.” Griffin looks at Leak like a second father, she said. He stayed in contact See Minnie on B3
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Local pastor compiles 30-day inspirational book ‘I Needed That’ Pastor Camilla Washington of Whole Man Ministries has written her second book titled “I Needed That,” a compilation of daily devotionals written with women specifically in mind. It is a 30-day de-
make sure that everything and everybody is in place, yet we forget to take care of ourselves. This book is written to encourage, empower, and motivate women to live their best life, even amid a pandemic,” said Pastor Camilla. The reviews are in,
book is a compilation of daily messages that God has used to empower me to live my best life. During busy days, I often felt pulled in all directions; I needed something to ground me, give me stability, and show me that there is more to each day than
that compels you to walk into your destiny. I knew that these words that God had delivered to me were also for the masses of women daily trying to be everything to everybody. “My prayer is that this book will give you greater clarity and peace to live
votional, written not just to women of faith, but to all women. The book’s foreword is written by Dr. Gary Chapman, the author of New York Times bestseller “The 5 Love Languages.” Pastor Camilla said, “I was elated that Dr. Chapman endorsed the book. I wrote this with all women in mind. Women are nurturers by nature and want to
several young ladies have gotten copies and have expressed their appreciation for the book. One woman said, “Each message spoke directly to me and my day; I find myself saying, I needed that!” It is Pastor Camilla’s desire that this book gets in the hands of every woman. The book was written during the pandemic and Pastor Camilla said, “This
meeting the requirements of my family, friends, and the world. “As I began to write what was given to me by God, I was inspired to share with other women from all walks of life. I wrote this book for the extraordinary woman; it is for the daughter, mother, niece, sister, or friend you are or will become as you take on each inspiration
your best life every day. And, at the end of each day, I hope you say with me, ‘I needed that!’” The book can be purchased by contacting Pastor Camilla at Whole Man Ministries or going to Amazon.com, Pastor Camilla can be reached at 336-785-2080 or at www. wholemanminitries.com.
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Scriptures: Acts 16:11-15, 40; 1 Corinthians 1:26-
By the end of this lesson, we will: *Consider how Lydia used her gifts and her place in society to support Paul’s ministry; *Repent of times we have looked down on others who have not had the same opportunities or advantages; *Serve others joyfully through whatever means are at our disposal. Background: The Book of Acts follows the Apostles Peter (chapters 1-12) and Paul (chapters 13-28) and highlights their ministries and their daily lives. Acts could more properly be called “The Acts of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles” since it’s the work of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles that is most significant. The Holy Spirit directing, controlling and empowering ministry is what strengthened the church and caused it to grow in numbers, spiritual power and influence. The Holy Spirit indeed directed Paul to the care of Lydia. Lesson: Paul and his companions intended to go to Asia and minister after having already been in conflict with the local church. The Holy Spirit intervenes and directs them to Macedonia, a Roman colony (verses 6-10). They stopped at Philippi, a leading city of Macedonia. The city did not have a synagogue, which meant there were less than ten Jewish men who were heads of household, which is the requirement to form a synagogue. Absent the synagogue, on the Sabbath Paul and friends head to the riverside “where women were gathered to pray, worship, and recite from Old Testament Scriptures. Paul and his companions began to preach Christ to the women (verses 11-13). Among the women was “A woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabric, a worshiper of God, was listening …” Lydia’s status is worth mentioning here. Because purple dye was very expensive, purple garments were usually worn by royalty and the wealthy. The success of Lydia’s business enabled her to have a house large enough to accommodate Paul and his friends. “... and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.” Lydia and her entire household were baptized. The Spirit’s guidance of Paul resulted in a place for Paul and friends to stay. Continued reading will reveal that Lydia became one of Paul’s financial supporters and was a loyal helper in his ministry - which often resulted in his arrest. Paul and Silas are arrested for casting out a demon from a slave girl - the entire jail was shaken (read it), souls were saved and Paul and Silas were directed to leave town. Upon release from jail, they visit Lydia’s house, now used as a church “and when they saw the brethren, they encouraged them and departed (verse 40). “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside” Isaiah 29:14. Paul is quoting Old Testament prophecy and speaking to all the “called.” Lydia was rich, but most converts were poor and working class. Paul says that the message of the prophet is a call to today - formal education, political power, and economic status are not what puts you ahead in the kingdom of God. God disdained human wisdom. God chose the things that are not to bring to nothing the things that are (verses 26-28). “But of him are ye I, Christ Jesus” ... all the riches of salvation exist in Christ Jesus - we owe all to him. No saved sinner can boast that he has achieved salvation by his intellect. The qualities that belong to the believer are through the rework of Christ on the cross. Wisdom is gained through spiritual discernment through God’s Word. Righteousness is accredited to the believer from See Lydia on B3
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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. Sundays Virtual worship services Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green St., invites you to join online worship services on Sundays at 11 a.m. The service, which is available via Facebook and YouTube, is a celebration of the diversity of the human family. Online viewers will discover a nofrills service that is thoughtful, personal, and deeply spiritual. Green Street practices the radical welcome of Jesus Christ. Individuals of every denomination, sexual orientation, gender identity, and race/ethnicity are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Visit www.greenstreetumc.org or email admin@greenstreetumc.org for more
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NOW Zoom services New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) in East Bend has gone virtual. Please join Dr. James L. E. Hunt, Senior Pastor on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. on Zoom webinar. The link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84789021891 or Dial-In: 1 301 715 8592 ID Mtg. #: 84789021891. In addition, Sunday School is taught by Deacon James Henry at 9 a.m. via telephone conference call #: 1 917 900 1022 ID#: 868433#. All are welcome to join us for Zoom (virtual) Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Our Pastor, Dr. Hunt, will be the teacher. The Zoom Link: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/89195349778 or Dial-In Mtg #: 1 301 715 8592 ID#: 89195349778#. For additional information, please call 336-6993583 or visitwww.newbirthworshipcenter.org or visit our Facebook page. Feb. 28 First Waughtown Baptist Church Live stream First Waughtown Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, will live stream its service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at www.facebook.com/FirstWaughtown and on its web-
site, www.firstwaughtown.org, click on the virtual messages link on the homepage. Senior Pastor Dr. Dennis W. Bishop will continue the series “Suggestions for How to Survive a Storm.” The scriptural reference is Acts 27:29-32 and vs. 40-41. Feb. 28 The Forsyth County Missionary Union The Forsyth County Missionary Union monthly meeting will be held virtually on Sunday, February 28. Seniors will convene at 3 p.m. and youth at 1:30 p.m. The host church will be Providence Baptist, Kernersville, N.C. Rev. Keith Vereen is the pastor. The Mini Rally and Black History Program will be held also. How to submit items to the Religion calendar: The deadline is Sunday at 11:59 p.m. to have all calendar items submitted for that week’s paper. Send your calendar items to news@wschronicle.com. You can also drop them off, Monday through Friday before 5 p.m., or mail your items to Winston-Salem Chronicle, 1300 E. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101; or send them via our website, www.wschronicle.com.
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Community Calendar Please call ahead to make sure your event is still happening. We will post cancellations/postponements announcements when received. NOW – Volunteer Center of the Triad The Volunteer Center of the Triad is responding to COVID-19 by bringing the volunteer community together. We have designated a portion of our website www.volunteercentertriad.org to assist our non-profit community as their needs arise around the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are interested in volunteering, visit www. volunteercentertriad. org, click COVID-19 Response and search volunteer opportunities available. Now – Feb. 28 Apply to leadership program at WFU The Wake Forest University College LAUNCH for Leadership Program is a free, nine-month college prep program for underrepresented high school juniors in North Carolina that focuses on leadership development and social consciousness. If you know of a rising high school junior in WinstonSalem, Charlotte, or the surrounding communities that might be interested in the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program, please encourage them to apply, as we are now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 year. You may apply at https://slate. summer.wfu.edu/apply/. Now – Feb. 28 “Freedom Sunday” streamed play The N.C Black Repertory Company will present a streamed film version of the play “Freedom Sunday” Feb. 12-28. Written by Cynthia Grace Robinson and directed by Jackie Alexander, the play was filmed at the Schae-
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have,” Green continued. “Because as a player, you’re the worst person in the world when you want a different situation. But a team can say they’re trading you. And that man is to stay in shape, he is to stay professional. And if not, his career is on the line. At some point, this league has to protect the players from embarrassment like that.” I find it hilarious that if a player in the NBA expresses his desire to leave a team publicly, he can be subject to a fine from the league. On the other hand, a team can shop a player however they please. Yes, I know, the team has the rights of a player when they are under contract, but that doesn’t give a team the right to act with carte blanche. “We talk all of this stuff about ‘you can’t do this,’ ‘you can’t say that publicly,’ ‘if you say that publicly you’re fined,’” he said. “Anthony Davis got fined I think $100,000 or something like that for demanding a trade publicly, but you can say ‘Andre Drummond is getting traded’ publicly, and ‘we’re looking to trade him’ publicly and he’s to stay professional and just deal with it? Then when Kyrie Irving says, ‘my mental health is off,’ everyone goes crazy about that too. Do you not think that affects someone mentally? As much as we put into this game, to be great, to come out here and be in shape, to produce for fans every single night and most importantly, to help your team win, do you not think that doesn’t affect someone mentally?” And it’s not just the NBA where you hear about situations like this.
fer Center at Appalachian State University. Tickets are $15 for the virtual performance. For more information, call 336-723-2266 or visit www.ncblackrep. org. Now – March 1 Musical play “Douglass/Dunbar” Willingham Theatre presents the musical play “Douglass/Dunbar” streaming online Feb. 15-March 1, which tells the stories of Fredrick Douglass, statesman and politician, and Paul Laurence Dunbar, poet and icon of the Black community. It features a variety of music including blues, classical and spiritual. It is written and directed by Ron Stacker Thompson of the UNCSA. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.yadkinarts.org. A link to view the performance will be emailed to ticket holders by 5 p.m. on Feb. 15. Now – May 31 Textile art display Delta Arts Center is exhibiting “Raw EdgesTextile Art,” a display of quilts and other textile pieces made by local African American quilters, now through May 31. Delta Arts Center is located at 2611 New Walkertown Road. Call 336-722-2625 to arrange an appointment to view the exhibit. Feb. 25 Historically Black high schools walkthrough The Big 4 Alumni Association invites the community to take a nostalgic walk through the hallowed halls of our historically Black high schools. The Black History Month Recently, Houston Texans’ quarterback, Deshaun Watson, expressed his desire to be traded. The team traded away his best weapon and friend and seems to be in a downward spiral. He was ripped apart by the media and fans. This is precisely what Green was referring to as the double standard. After all, the players make the leagues what they are, but they are still treated as bratty children when they speak their minds. “As players, we’re told, ‘No, you can’t say that, you can’t say this.’ But teams can?” Green went on to say. “It goes along the same lines of when everyone wants to say ‘ah man, that young guy can’t figure it out,’ but no one wants to say the organization can’t figure it out. At some point the players must be respected in these situations, and it’s ridiculous and I’m sick of seeing it.” I applaud Green for taking such a stance when many others have stayed silent. It’s true that teams can virtually do as they wish when it comes to a player being traded, released, or benched; however, that same player is fined for not playing or for saying he wants to be traded. Many times, those players are looked at as the bad guys and the teams they play for come off as the victims, which always blows my mind. I know there are fans out there that look at professional athletes as overpaid babies when a player publicly says anything about wanting to leave his team. A team can say and do whatever they want for the most part and the public says something like,‘the team is just making a good business move.’ Why is it understandable for a team
Commemoration will air on their YouTube channel February 25 at 6 p.m. (You can search The Big 4 of Forsyth County in YouTube to find the channel.) The presentation features a look back to the founding of each school and pays tribute to the administrators, educators and coaches who demanded excellence. For information, go to https://big4fc. org/ or call 336 972-6774. March 1 Book discussion with Anne Lamott New York Times bestselling author Anne Lamott will discuss her new book, Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival and Courage, during a pre-recorded virtual event at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 4. Admission for the event is by purchase of Dusk, Night, Dawn (limited signed copies will be available). To purchase the book and register for the event go to: https://www.bookmarksnc.org/event/AnneLamott. The event is sponsored by Bookmarks. March 9 Author event Authors Leesa CrossSmith and Naima Coster will be in conversation discussing their new novels, during a virtual event at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9. This is a paywhat-you-can event. Attendees can either make a donation to Bookmarks or purchase one or both of the featured books. Visit https://www.bookmarksnc.org/LeesaCrossSmithNaimaCoster. Signed copies of both books are available when you join the Signed First Editions Club. The event is sponsored by Bookmarks. to want to move on from a player, but not understandable for a player to want to move on from the team? Fans get mad at the millionaires, but not at the billionaires. I’ve always been confused on why that is. I was glad to see many NBA players coming to defend Green’s comments. Of course, there are always people who will disagree and in this case Hall of Fame player, Charles Barkley, was one of them. “I think Draymond has to really be careful,” Barkley said on “The Bill Simmons Podcast.” “All that stuff is cute when you’re winning. But when you’re in last place, it’s annoying. “I think Draymond’s got to start learning you can say what you want to when you’re the champs and you’re in first place. But when you’re in last place, you become the guy who becomes annoying.” Green could not be more off-base by his comments. It doesn’t matter what place your team is in, to speak out about an issue like this that can affect any and every player in the league. Barkley was basically saying if you’re not on a winning team, you can’t speak about issues in the league. That kind of thinking is almost as bad as those who say players should just ‘shut up and dribble.’ The players from the other leagues should follow suit in their respective sports. It’s only fair that the playing field becomes a little more even when it comes to trades, so the double standard is not so blatant. I normally don’t agree with Green, but on this topic, he is 100 percent right in my book.
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with her during her junior year she played in Florida, helping to guide her with her progress on and off the court. “She and I kept in contact the entire time she was in Florida,” said Leak. “She would text me about her season and what she was struggling with. I just kind of stayed as close to her as I could, and I have done that with all the girls that have played with me. “With her being in Florida, I knew she was struggling with, one, she didn’t want to go back, and two, she wanted to stay here and play. I just kept giving her little tips from here, so we have a
Lydia
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the moment he believes. Sanctification means we are made holy by virtue of our relationship with Christ Jesus as he works through us - set apart for God’s special use. Redemption is God’s extended grace through Christ to sinful man to give us the benefits of wisdom, righ-
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great relationship.” Leak stated he could see the improvements Griffin made physically by getting stronger in the year she was in Florida, but the most important improvement she made was her emotional growth. “She was a different kid and her whole mentality had changed,” he said. Once the announcement was made that there was going to be a season, Leak looked at the books to see how many points Griffin needed to hit 1,000. It turns out she was only about 300 points away, meaning she would have to average around 30 points per game. Leak says he was also surprised by how effective Griffin was on offense this year. Against Dudley and
Southwest Guilford, two strong defensive teams, Griffin scored at will against them. The head coaches from both schools told Leak that Griffin was the most complete player they have competed against in the last five years. Griffin is only the second girls’ basketball player to eclipse the 1,000-point barrier with the only other player being Cassandra Penn. Griffin says she was proud to accomplish this goal because she feels it shows the other schools in the county that they can stop looking at Parkland like they are “scrubs,” “because we are knocking on y’all door … We big ready,” she said.
teousness, and sanctification (verses 29-30). (The UMI Annual Commentary 2020-2021, The New King James Study Bible, The MacArthur Study Bible, and The Oxford Bible Commentary). For Your Consideration: What aspects of the world does God confound, shame, and bring to nothing? Why were women significant in Paul’s min-
istry? Application: Lydia used her house and wealth to perform the task of hospitality. Using her example, evaluate how God has equipped you and given you the opportunity to make use of your gifts. “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and brings him before great men” (Proverbs 18:16).
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Vision impaired senior grateful for Senior Financial Care services
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Program of Financial Pathways of the Piedmont provides bill pay, among other services BY LISA TERRY
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Robert Moyer
Haiku BY ROBERT MOYER
Her little foot held out to tickle again Tram doors open and close the smell of rain Her finger and thumb slip into her mouth the last bite Daily cigarette the blue of the sky deepens Wisconsin roadhouse lots of bellies up to the bar The old man and his VW bus slow to start Grandad’s workshop everything in its place but him Neighbor’s new fence making our neighborhood great again Robert Moyer received his BA (English Literature) from Kenyon College and his MFA (Directing) from Tulane University. He took up performance poetry in 1998 and has since won many poetry slams, including the 2011 and 2012 Poetry Slams conducted by the Poetry Council of North Carolina. In 1999 he won a Head to Head Haiku Slam and began writing haiku in earnest. He has since had hundreds of poems published in the major haiku journals, most recently in JAR OF RAIN, the best haiku in English for 2020. Moyer is slammaster of the Piedmont Slam, and resident poet and theater artist at the Arts-Based School. He conducts a monthly workshop on writing haiku called HOW TO HAIKU, which beginners are urged to attend on meetup.com. They can find out how haiku is more than 5-7-5.
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A national crisis does not stop the needs of our older neighbors. The pandemic has required Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, as with most human service organizations, to adjust our service methodology from in-person direct service to phone and virtual services. During the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in June 2020, we received a call from a 65-year-old visually impaired man who needed help. James explained to the counselor that he is employed and receives Social Security benefits. Not only is James blind, but he is also hearing impaired. He was interested in the services of our Senior Financial Care (SFC) program but due to the pandemic guidelines, we were unable to meet with him in person or provide in-home services. The counselor offered to contact James’ bank to explain his situation and she was assured that they would be able to advise him of his bank balances anytime he called. He had been able to pay his bills most of the time and had adequate income, but little things would fall through the cracks.
As time passed the pandemic showed no signs of slowing, but the needs of our seniors were increasingly jeopardized due to isolation and fear. SFC staff discussed and approved a COVID protocol in which to safely conduct in-person services in the event of an urgent situation that would cause undue risk if they were unable to receive help. In October 2020, SFC staff conducted the first in-home visit with James. After the initial assessment, it became clear he needed much more than his occasional bank balance. He had stacks of mail and papers he was unable to decipher as bills or junk. James had a friend who had helped him from time to time, but was not dependable. The counselor provided an overview of Senior Financial Care’s inhome bill pay services and James was immediately interested. He was surprised that he had never heard of this service in our community.
Now our Senior Financial Care counselor visits James in his home once a month, following our COVID protocol, masked and socially distanced. She looks over his mail, reviews his electronic bill payments, bank reconciliation since the prior month’s visit, and any other needs or changes. She updates his check register and then files everything for him in his personal filing system. Referrals to additional service providers for grocery shopping and transportation were recommended and are now in place to give James greater security. Other business matters regarding the change of his homeowner’s association, misfiled medical bills, and free tax preparation services have also been managed successfully with the help of Senior Financial Care. James is constantly impressed about our services, which has greatly reduced his stress and increased his overall financial wellbeing. Now his biggest wish is to find someone to drive him around on his Harley. He would be thrilled!
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont. The Senior Financial Care® (SFC) program works to help adults aged 60 and older improve the management of their finances so they can live independently and age in place. Many seniors face the difficult challenge of surviving on a fixed income at a time in life when they typically have increased health care expenses. Our trained and certified counselors specialize in helping senior citizens navigate the range of unique financial challenges they face. If desired, other family members can attend these counseling sessions. Families often benefit from having an impartial third party assess the aging adult’s finances and clarify the situation for everyone affected. To arrange an appointment, call 336-896-1328; toll free 888-474-8015; or email senior.financial. care@financialpaths.org. All counseling sessions are currently being conducted by phone during the pandemic.
Lisa Terry is director of financial management for
March Senior Events Calendar: *Classes and activities at The Shepherd’s Center, 1700 Ebert St., have been cancelled until further notice, but some activities are being held via Zoom. Transportation for some medical visits, including cancer treatments, is still being arranged. Call 336748-0217 for information or visit www.shepherdscenter.org. Below are the calendar items that are being held via online meetings: *Deadline to enter Senior Games/SilverArts is March 16. For information or a registration form, visit www.WePlay.ws and click on the Senior Games tab. *Open Mic, hosted by Winston-Salem Writers, (first Tuesday of each month), is being held on March 2 at 6:45 p.m. via Zoom. This event offers beginning and experienced writers an opportunity to read five minutes of their work to a friendly audience. To participate in the Zoom Open Mic, visit www.wswriters.org and click on the March newsletter to get the link or email Judie Holcomb-Pack at judiehp@triad. rr.com.
*AARP meeting (second Tuesday except July and August), will be held Mar. 9 at noon via conference call. Email Alberta Powell at powellalberta0@gmail. com for more information. 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 9 at 5:30 p.m. virtually online. To register and to receive the link to access the program, email bhealth@wakehealth.edu . *Adult Children of Aging Parents meeting, (third Tuesday), will be held March 16 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. http://acapwinston-salem.org/. 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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Please make plans to join us for the 11th annual (and first online) Art Show & Sale benefiting Meals-on-Wheels! We’re doing things a little differently in 2021, as we honor the life and works of Bonnie Dempster. While you will still find some of the most beautiful art from your favorite area artists, this time we’re bringing it to you online. Learn more at seniorservicesinc.org.
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Staff Spotlight: Sarah Finds Multiple Ways to Help! Senior Services’ staff is committed to helping older adults and their caregivers. Sarah, an Aging Resource Specialist on our Help Line team, is determined to do her part even while working remotely. Read about how she is finding ways to help at seniorservicesinc.org
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Thanks to a generous community of donors and volunteers we’re even better equipped to meet the growing needs of older adults. Today, we’re especially grateful to Mary and Richard Hill for providing a donation that helped Senior Services get this 2021 Toyota RAV4! Did you know Meals-on-Wheels has delivered approximately 200,000 meals since the pandemic started? We know this vehicle will be instrumental in helping us continue to deliver the vital services that help older adults remain at home.
Too many local seniors are alone, hungry and struggling to meet basic needs. Your gift will change their lives.
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Senior Services shares companionship with seniors through Automated Pets Initiative BY JOEL MCIVER
Senior Services is piloting an animatronic robotic pet initiative designed to help relieve some of the loneliness many older adults are experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pets, especially helpful for seniors living with memory loss and dementia, are being delivered to
community,” said Melissa Smith, director of innovation and initiatives. While the pets are not a replacement for human connection, she hopes that having a furry friend to pet and interact with will ease the loneliness many Senior Services participants are experiencing. Pet therapy, with live animals, has been used for many years to emotionally
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Senior Services client cuddles her automated pet. 30 older adults enrolled in their Williams Adult Day Center, Home Care, Meals-on-Wheels, and Living-at-Home programs. “The coronavirus has been difficult for everyone, but in terms of isolation, it has been devastating for many seniors in our
benefit people living with dementia and other forms of memory loss. Robotic pets have recently shown to have similar results. The pets’ realistic-feeling fur, sounds, and movements have shown to be especially useful and enjoyable to older adults who are
no longer physically able to care for live animals. Snuggling or playing with them often seems to foster memories of childhoods spent with favorite pets. There is also evidence that engaging with the automated animals may improve interactions with caregivers. The pets also have other direct benefits for the participants’ caregivers. “They will help reduce caregiver stress by providing seniors, especially people living with memory loss, an opportunity to engage in the positive feelings associated with caring for a pet. The opportunity to comb its fur, scratch its ears, pet and love on it, which will help to soothe and calm participants and even provide them with some fun, laughs, and joy,” said Smith. She’s not alone. “The participants love them!” said Cynthia Becker, assistant program coordinator, who has experience making use of similar pets while working with participants living with dementia who attend Senior Services’ award-winning Williams Adult Day Center. “Ever since COVID-19 hit, our participants have had such little exposure to the outside world. Most of them don’t have pets, so this will be like a constant companion to bring them joy and solace,” she said. The initiative was made possible through grants received as part of Senior Services spe-
Animated pet provided by Senior Services. cial technology initiatives aimed at reducing isolation and increasing connection and engagement during the pandemic. The organization is always interested in learning how its initiatives impact the people it serves. Smith will survey the recipients’ care partners at regular intervals to see what the effects of the pets have been, both on caregiver stress and for the participant themselves. Smith says, “When initiatives such as this are successful, we attempt to expand them, share our models with others, and
continue new and innovative options for caregivers and participants. “We’re committed to doing all that we can to make life better for older adults as we make our way through this pandemic, and beyond.” Joel McIver, MA, is vice president for community engagement for Senior Services. Senior Services is a private, nonprofit agency, that has been operating in Winston-Salem for more than 58 years, with a mis-
sion to help older adults in Forsyth County remain at home for as long as possible, living with dignity. Senior Services currently has seven major programs that respond to the needs of older adults in our community: The Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center, Meals-On-Wheels, Help Line, Home Care, Senior Lunch, Living-atHome, and Elder Care Choices. For more information, call 336-7250907 or visit seniorservicesinc.org.
Beauty Flourishes Here
I United Methodist Retirement Community
N OUR FULLY EQUIPPED STUDIO, artist Steven loves to share
his experience and guidance with fellow residents as they tap into
their creative spirits. At Arbor Acres, our residents celebrate the endless
variations and possibilities of beauty. What is beautiful to you?
www.arboracres.org 1240 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 336 -724-7921
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PIEDMONT PLUS SENIOR GAMES For Seniors age 50+ Register by April 30
SENIOR GAMES
Wednesday, June 9 at 9 a.m. New location! BOLTON PARK POOL Register by April 30
Registration forms available at all YMCAs and City Recreation Centers. OR register online at torch.ncseniorgames.org Call 336-727-2325 for more information or email Chuck at chuckv@cityofws.org.
DISTANCE RACES
REGISTER BY APRIL 30
PIEDMONT INVITATIONAL
10k - SAT. MAY 1, 9 a.m. Register By april 30
GOLF TOURNAMENT
5k - SAT. MAY 22, 9 a.m. Register by APRIL 30
NC Senior Games Qualifier
JAMISON PARK ON THE MUDDY CREEK GREENWAY
Wednesday, June 2 Pine Knolls
Registration forms available at all YMCAs and City Recreation Centers. OR register online at torch.ncseniorgames.org
Competition is by gender in 5 year age increments. Winners qualify and may enter the State Games held in Raleigh in September. Many other athletic events are available and included in your registration fee.
& Thursday, June 3 Tanglewood
ENTRY FEE: $60
Call 336-727-2325 for more information or email Chuck at chuckv@cityofws.org.
Competition is by gender in 5 year age increments. Winners progress to State Games held in Raleigh in September. Many other athletic events are available and included in your registration fee.
REGISTER BY APRIL 30
Wednesday, May 19 at 9 a.m.
PIEDMONT PLUS
Silver Arts
CALL FOR ENTRIES CATEGORIES Literary Arts:
Essay, Life Experience, Poem, Short Story, My Favorite Memory
Heritage Arts:
Basket Weaving, Jewelry, Pottery, Stained Glass, Weaving, China Painting, Knitting, Quilting, Tatting & Needlelace, Woodcarving, Crocheting, Needlework, Rugs, Tole/Dec Painting, Woodworking, Wall Hangings, Woodturning
SENIOR G A M E S ARCHERY
Competition is by gender in 5 year age increments. Winners progress to State Games held in Raleigh in September. Many other athletic events are available and included in your registration fee.
Soloist, Group, Cheerleaders
Competition is by gender in 5 year age increments. Winners progress to State Games held in Raleigh in September. Many other athletic events are available and included in your registration fee.
Monday, June 1 at 9 a.m. Adventure Landing 1600 S. Stratford Road
Tues., May 18 (Doubles/Mixed) and Mon. May 24 (Singles) at 9 a.m. Joe White Tennis Center/Hanes Park REGISTER BY FRIDAY, APRIL 30
Performing Arts:
Registration forms available at all YMCAs and City Recreation Centers. OR register online at torch.ncseniorgames.org. Call 336-727-2325 for more information or email Chuck at chuckv@cityofws.org.
MINI GOLF
Old Town Recreation Center
Visual Arts:
Early bird deadline - Sun. Feb. 28 Literary Arts deadline - Mon., March 15 Final deadline - Mon., March 31
Registration forms available at all YMCAs and City Recreation Centers. OR register online at torch.ncseniorgames.org.
Call 336-727-2325 for more information or email Chuck at chuckv@cityofws.org.
Friday, June 4 at 9 a.m.
Acrylics, Drawing, Mixed Media, Oil Pastels, Photography, Sculpture, Watercolor
Registration forms available at all Recreation Centers and online cityofws.org/seniors
WINSTON-SALEM FAIRGROUNDS
FEE INCLUDES ONE ROUND OF GOLF, OPENING CEREMONY, LUNCH, TEE-SHIRT, GIFT BAG, ACCESS TO QUALIFY FOR THE NC SENIOR GAMES GOLF TOURNAMENT AND ACCESS TO ALL OTHER SENIOR GAMES AND SILVER ARTS
$5 PLUS PPSG REGISTRATION FEE PER PLAYER REGISTER BY APRIL 30 contact Anna Marino at 336-727-2313 or annam@cityofws.org
Registration forms available at all YMCAs and City Recreation Centers. OR register online at torch.ncseniorgames.org Call 336-727-2325 for more information or email Chuck at chuckv@cityofws.org. Competition is by gender in 5 year age increments. Winners progress to State Games held in Raleigh in September. Many other athletic events are available and included in your registration fee.
REGISTER ONLINE AT torch.ncseniorgames.org
CELEBRATE OUR WATERWAYS! MARCH 20-28, 2021 Nine days of pandemic-friendly fun, educational and recreational events to help us enjoy and appreciate our local creeks and streams
Schedule your vaccination at Forsyth.cc/CovidUpdate or call 336-582-0800
VIRTUAL EVENTS • DIY Seed Bombs • Quarry Lake Walk • Rain Water Harvesting Webinar • Shade Your Stream! demonstration
• Water and Wastewater Plant Tours • More!
SELF-GUIDED EVENTS • Scavenger Hunt • “Flat Lenny” Photo Contest • Greenway Strava Club • Stormwater Geocaching • Virtual 5k Run/Walk • More! ATTENDANCE-LIMITED, SOCIALLY DISTANCED OUTDOOR EVENTS • DIY Rain barrel workshop • Creekside Segway glides • Team Bass Tournament • Frog Listening Walks • More!
FULL CALENDAR AT FORSYTHCREEKWEEK.ORG
Get Help During COVID-19 Go to ThinkOrangeWS.org and use the COVID-19 Forsyth County Food Map
• Grocery Stores • Food Panties • Feeding Sites • Free/Discounted Services • Stores Offering Senior Shopping Hours • Stores Accepting SNAP/EBT