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BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

Assuming that there is no stay from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, will North Carolina’s newly configured congressional maps, scheduled to be submitted to the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals for review Friday, pass muster in time for the upcoming March 15 primaries?

It’s anyone’s guess, apparently. Indeed, if there is one thing that’s clear, it’s that everything about North Carolina’s scheduled March 15 primaries is unclear, especially since absentee voting has already

begun.

Ever since the appellate court’s Feb. 5 ruling that the First and Twelfth Congressional Districts were unconstitutional because race, not political affiliation, was the primary factor in their configuration, and had to be immediately redrawn, Republican lawmakers have been trying to figure out how best to either stay that court order, or at

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least look like they’re complying until they have no choice.

V e r y clearly the Republicans, who redrew the congressional and legislative voting district lines in 2011 after they took over the majority in the N.C. General Assembly, do not want to give up the electoral advantage they gained by “stacking and packing” black voters in two wildly configured congressional districts, the First and the Twelfth, critics say.

Doing so allowed the GOP to remove black voters from otherwise competitive predominately-white congressional districts, thus allowing Republican candidates to dominate white Democrats during elections.

Critics of the current district maps – in force for the past two election cycles point to North Carolina’s current congressional delegation of ten Republicans and three Democrats in a state where Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008 and Republican Mitt Romney won in 2012.

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Community rallies around WSSU student in final stages of kidney and pancreas failure Jasmine Morgan gives blood Tuesday, Feb. 16. With the help of the Winston-Salem American Red Cross, Winston-Salem State University sponsored a blood drive to support senior Sierra Payne. The therapeutic recreation major is in the final stages of kidney and pancreas failure.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

For her entire life Sierra Payne has battled Type I diabetes, a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little to no insulin, but at first glance you would never know that the senior Therapeutic Recreation major at Winston-Salem State University is in the final stages of kidney and pancreas failure as a result of the condition.

During a sit-down with The Chronicle, Payne said although she is able to remain resilient some days she wishes she were healthy enough to participate in campus activities such as basketball games or just going out with friends on the weekend.

“There are days I wish I could be more social but I don’t let that get me down,” she said. “I just take it one day at a time and thank God for another day.”

Being the private person that she is, when Sierra got the word from doctors that she needed the double transplant procedure, at first she wasn’t going to tell anyone, but soon after word got to her older brother Jonathan Payne, he started a GoFundMe campaign and hundreds began to offer their support.

“I’m a very private person,” she continued. “I really was going to keep it to myself, but when I saw how many people were supporting the cause, I saw it as a way to not only get help for my procedure, but Payne a way to educate the community on chronic diseases like diabetes that plague the African-American community.”

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Assuming the North Carolina March 15 primaries go forward without delay, the N.C. NAACP wants at least 5,000 poll monitors spread across the state to ensure that the new voter photo identification rules are carried out fairly, according to Dr. Rev. William J. Barber, president on the N.C. NAACP at last Saturday’s tenth annual Moral March on Raleigh/People’s Assembly.

Led by the N.C. NAACP and the Forward Together Movement, well over 5,000 demonstrators braved the freezing temperatures to march down the Fayetteville Street Mall in downtown Raleigh to the steps of the state

Democracy North Carolina field organizer Linda Sutton boards the chartered bus headed to Raleigh for the 10th annual Moral March on Saturday.

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Capital, where speaker after speaker addressed issues like immigration, improving education and the state providing more affordable healthcare for poor families.

The March 15 primaries, moved up from the traditional May because Republican lawmakers wanted North Carolina to play more of an early role in helping to select the party’s nominee for president, will be the first time since the 2013 state law requiring voter photo ID that it will actually be in force.

The N.C. NAACP/Forward Together Movement have always called voter ID a violation of constitutional rights, given that all that is legally required is for a voter to be 18 years of age and an American citizen. A federal court just heard testimony in a federal suit against Gov. Pat McCrory and the state Legislature, regarding voter ID, and the new

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Winston-Salem State University will once again not have an early voting site after the North Carolina Board of Elections upheld the Forsyth BOE primary early voting plan on Wednesday, Feb. 10.

The Forsyth BOE voted 2-1 in December to approve a plan with 11 sites. Fleming El-Amin, the sole Democrat on the board, was the “no” vote, because he wanted Sunday voting and one additional site at WSSU, which had an early voting site before the 2014 election.

When Ken Raymond became chair of the current board in 2013, he said he wouldn’t allow a site at the university because he claimed there was an election law violation there in

2010 involving a professor giving credit to students for voting. El-Amin submitted his plan to the state BOE for consideration because he said it was unfair to hold a five year-old incident against the students.

“All these accusations against Winston-Salem State University are based on innuendos, there’s no factual basis behind them and because of that, I’m here to defend this site as an early voting site,” ElAmin told the state board, during their teleconference meeting last week.

The Forsyth BOE in 2010 looked into claims made by Raymond, who was then a pole observer.

Raymond was never able to find the professor who supposedly gave the credit.

The local board at the time found no violation had occurred since there was no accusation of anything

being given to the students to vote for a specific party or candidate.

However, the five member N.C. BOE gave

stands the necessity of building our 21st century infrastructure and has the experience and temperament to make it happen,” said Besse, who lauded her plan to invest in infrastructure and create jobs.

Adams said Clinton is a longtime supporter of voting rights and praised her

Clinton’s stands on women’s issues like equal pay and paid leave.

“Hillary Clinton has worked her entire career for women and girls,” she said.

Each city council member said that they had a difficult choice between two qualified candidates in 2008 when they chose Obama over Clinton.

Besse, who was running for lieutenant governor at the time, said it was Clinton’s judgement when voting to authorize military force in Iraq in 2002, which led to the Iraq War, which led him to support Obama, who opposed the war.

Besse now says he believes she’s learned from that vote and that Obama tapping her as his first secretary of state speaks well of her judgement.

“Like any extremely capable and brilliant individual, Hillary Clinton

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little, if any weight, to the accusation. Forsyth BOE member Stuart Russell, who argued for the majority early plan, said that the alleged incident was only a factor in Raymond’s opposition to the site and not the other board members. He told the State BOE that an early voting plan not including WSSU passed unanimously in 2014 and that the WSSU site didn’t come up for this year’s primary before the meeting when the board voted on

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the plan.

El-Amin said he had tried to reach consensus with the other board members in 2014. He was trying to do the same this year before he heard concerns from constituents, including a 500-signature petition from WSSU students and another 500-signature petition from Democracy NC, asking for a site at the university.

“I think it’s somewhat pretentious of us to think we should not respond to the concerns of the broader community, no matter when those concerns are brought to us,” he told the state BOE. WSSU Student Government President Kyle Brown told the state board both in a letter and over the phone during the meeting, that freshmen aren’t allowed to park on campus. He said it’s a more

than 30-minute walk to get to the closest early voting site at the downtown BOE office. He said freshmen without transportation were disenfranchised when the on-campus voting site was taken away and he gave nearly 100 students a ride to the poles himself in 2014.

“It was discouraging that a site was taken away when just a year ago I was able to walk down the street and vote at the Anderson Center on my campus,” Brown told the board.

The state BOE voted 32 along party lines to uphold the existing early voting plan without WSSU. The Republican board members cited the unanimous approval of the 2014 early voting plan without the university in it and the university being on spring break during most of

the early voting period in their decision, though ElAmin argued the site is also used by the surrounding area. WSSU being the only college in the city that had an early voting site was also discussed.

One fact that didn't come up was that WSSU freshmen not having access to their own vehicles is unique among the city's large colleges with student residents. Salem College and UNCSA both allow freshmen to park on campus.

Wake Forest University has an off-campus freshmen lot that students are shuttled to and from.

Both El-Amin and Brown said they were disappointed with the state board's decision. El-Amin said he plans to propose the site again for the general election, a move Brown said he fully supports.

City Council members endorse Clinton

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

With a month to go until the North Carolina primary, half of the Winston-Salem City Council announced their endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president at the Forsyth County Democratic Party headquarters on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

City Council Members Denise “DD” Adams, Dan Besse, Molly Leight and Vivian Burke, who couldn’t make it to the event, have all endorsed Clinton, who is a former first lady, senator and secretary of state. All four supported then-Senator Barack Obama over then-Senator Clinton in 2008, and now say that she is clearly the best person to build on Obama’s accomplishments as president.

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plans for automatic registration for eligible 18 yearolds, restoring the Voting Rights Act and mandating a minimum of 20 days of early voting.

“I’m enthusiastic about Hillary’s plan to combat Republican efforts to stifle our voices and your vote,” she said.

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Dan Besse speaks while Molly Leight (left) and Denise “DD” Adams look on as they endorse Hillary Clinton.

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learns from her errors and she grows and doesn’t make the same mistakes twice,” he said.

Kim Payne kisses her daughter during the blood drive held at Winston-Salem State University on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Payne said her daughter is a one of the strongest people she has ever met.

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In less than three months the “Sierra Transplant Fund,” has accumulated $2,000, but the support didn’t stop there; the WSSU family decided they wanted to get involved as well.

On Tuesday, Feb. 16 with the help of the Winston-Salem American Red Cross, the university sponsored a blood drive to support Payne.

Dozens of students made their way to the Cleon F. Thompson Jr.

Student Services Center to donate blood and show their support for their fellow Ram. Payne said she was surprised by the number of people who have supported her.

“Once I seen the support I was getting, it kinda took a burden off of me,” noted Payne. “I really do appreciate it all. It’s amazing how many people have been willing to help and give me words of encouragement.”

Sierra’s mother Kim Payne has seen her daughter overcome many obstacles and said she is a true inspiration to her. She said

she was devastated by what doctors told her.

“I have seen what Sierra has gone through over the years,” she said.

“But she has taken it all in stride and not complained once.”

“She is definitely one of the strongest people I know, and a real inspiration.”

Although the support has been great for Sierra many who suffer from diabetes aren’t as lucky, especially within the AfricanAmerican community.

According to the American Diabetes Association, blacks are nearly two times

more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than are whites, and are significantly more likely to suffer from blindness, kidney disease and amputations as a result. Payne said although she wants people to support her, she also wants AfricanAmericans to become more aware.

Payne still needs $2,000 to fund the double transplant procedure. To support the Sierra Kidney Transplant Fund visit www.gofundme.com/sierrasmiles.

Besse said he felt that Clinton was a candidate who was capable on all the issues. He said he felt her primary opponent Sen. Bernie Sanders, who did vote against authorizing force in Iraq, is “mono focused" against Wall Street and big banks in his campaign, while Clinton will deal with the many different causes of inequality.

Endorsements for both Sanders and Clinton have picked up recently with the Nevada Democratic caucus on Saturday, South Carolina primary on Feb. 27, and Super Tuesday on March 1, when 12 states hold their primaries or caucuses. The Congressional Black Caucus endorsed Clinton last week. Sanders, civil rights advocate and self-described democratic socialist, was recently endorsed by civil rights icon and entertainer Harry Belafonte; Erica Garner, the daughter of Eric Garner, who died while being arrested by New York police; and former NAACP President Ben

Jealous.

Sanders, who is trailing by double digits in state polls, is coming off a win in New Hampshire and a close second in Iowa. In January, Sanders’ campaign raised $20 million, compared to Clinton’s $15 million. That’s not counting Super PACs, independent groups that campaign for candidates. Priorities USA Action, one of two pro-Clinton Super PACs, had $45 million in January.

Sanders, who has denounced Super PACs because of the influence he says they give special interests over politicians, doesn’t have any affiliated Super PACs. Supporters of Sanders opened a Winston-Salem office for his campaign in January and the Clinton campaign recently opened an office in Raleigh and opened one in Greensboro today (Feb. 18).

The North Carolina primary will be held on March 15 and early voting will run from March 3-12.

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Events

Now through Feb. 29 – Movies celebrating African-Americans The Carver School Road Library will be showing movies celebrating the achievements of AfricanAmericans. Call 336-703-2910 for dates and times. All ages are welcome

Feb. 18 – Black Male Symposium Today, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., the Black Male Symposium and theatrical performance will be held in K.R. Williams Auditorium on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. The symposium will feature the play “We Shall Overcome” by Forget Me Not Productions, directed by Garrett Davis, and will be followed by a panel discussion at 11:30 a.m. about the play and other civil rights issues. (There will be no panel discussion after the 6 p.m. performance.)

Feb. 18 – Black History Month Panel The Black History Month Panel will be held today, Feb. 18, 4:30 p.m., in the Shirley Auditorium of Salem College Fine Arts Center. It is a space to have an open discussion on issues of inclusivity related to (but not limited to) race, class, gender & sexual orientation.

The panelists include Salem students, Salem faculty, and representatives from the Winston-Salem community. An open question and answer session follows the panelists’ position statements. All are welcome to attend. Sponsored by BADU (Black Americans Demonstrating Unity). For more information, please contact the BADU President Kenysha Clear at kenysha.clear@salem.edu or the BADU Advisor, Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither, at k.hinesgaither@salem.edu

Feb. 18 and 25 – Crafternoon for all ages Carver School Road Library will hold “crafternoon” for all ages on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Join us for a special Black History Month program using everyday, inexpensive materials to create a wonderful take-home craft. Call 336-703-2910 for details.

Feb. 19 – Lego Lab The Carver School Road Library will host a Lego Lab with a Black History Month theme on Friday, Feb. 19 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 19-21 – ‘We Shall Overcome’ play The play “We Shall Overcome,” created by acclaimed playwright Garrett Davis, will be staged at Hanebrands Theatre for four performances Feb. 19-21 as part of the 2016 Gdavis Urban Theater Series.

“We Shall Overcome” delivers a profound message of finding hope, dignity and spiritual growth even during times of adversity. The play explores the cre- Davis ation of the Southern Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) which resulted from sit-ins organized by Ella Bake. Baker was the Director of the Southern Christian Leadership Council (SCLC) (played by Latonya Simms from Mama’s Girls), who was concerned that SCLC, led by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (played by Brian Cager) was out of touch with younger African-Americans who wanted the civil rights movement to make faster progress. For further information, visit www.weshallovercome.me.

Through Feb. 21 - The Stained Glass Playhouse presents “The Piano Lesson” In Honor of Black History Month, the Stained Glass Playhouse will host a production of “The Piano Lesson” by renowned African-American playwright August Wilson at Marvin United Methodist Church, 4401 Indiana Ave. Performances will take place at 8 p.m. on the following days: Friday, Feb. 19, Saturday, Feb. 20, and at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21. The director of the production is Rob Taylor and the stage manager is Maybelle Steele. The cast includes: Damon Davis, Derrick Parker, Hayden Crawford, Kathryn Mobley, Ameerah Slade-McKinney, Bunchy Carter, Austin Frye and Sherri Williams. Tickets are available for adults at $16, for seniors at $13, and for students at $11. To purchase tickets, visit www.stainedglassplayhouse.org or call 336-499-1010.

Feb. 21 – Building a Safer Community Forum The Friends of The Malloy Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Library located at 110 East 7th Street will host a forum in honor of Black History Month on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. The theme will be “Building a Safer Community,” which will include various topical discussions centered on the police interactions in our community. Several officials of the city have been invited to discuss various topics and answer questions that can help us all make our communities a safer place. Some discussions will be: what to do if you are stopped by the police; what are the rights of a school resource officer; what are our rights with cameras filming a police incident; why are we still dealing with these issues and where do we go from here; among other topics. Everyone is asked to come and support this community forum. Students are welcomed as well from local schools and colleges. For more information, call Andrea Walker at 336-7495090.

Feb. 21 – City Police, Fire Departments to honor retired personnel, contest winners On Sunday, Feb. 21, the Police and Fire departments will honor their retired personnel and the winners of the Black History Month coloring and essay contests during the third annual Public Safety Black History Month Celebration. The celebration will be held at 3 p.m. at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive. During the program, the Police Department will honor retired Captain Terry Jones and retired Sergeant Stephen Hairston for their service. The Fire Department will honor retired Captains Gary Brown and Aldine Cloud for their service, and Battalion Chief Shirese Moore, the first female African-American in the department to hold this rank. The public is invited to attend. For more information call CityLink311.

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Free black man masters making furniture during time of slavery

BY JUDIE HOLCOMB-PACK FOR THE CHRONICLE

Slavery was the order of the day in North Carolina in the early 1830s, but one free black man became so influential that the General Assembly passed a law in his favor after pressure from the white people in his community. Who was this man?

Thomas Day. Thomas Day was born in 1801 in Halifax County, Virginia. Record-keeping was not very accurate at that time, but it is believed that his mother was a Native American. Tom was born free because his mother was free. He was educated, could read and write, and at an early age began learning the woodworking trade, probably as an indentured servant.

According to Virginia law, his indenture had to end when he reached the age of 21.

In 1823, Tom moved to Milton, North Carolina, intending to stay for four years to learn the furniture trade from local craftsmen, after which he would return to Virginia to marry his sweetheart, Acquilla, another free black who lived in Halifax County.

Almost 30 years later, Tom wrote this to his daughter, “I came here to stay four years, and am here 7 times 4.” He lived in Milton for the rest of his life.

But how did he become so influential that he could persuade the General Assembly to change a law in his favor? That is the fascinating part of his story.

As Tom’s reputation for quality furniture grew, so did his reputation as a good man. He was described as “a first-rate workman, steady and industrious.”

Tom was also a devout Christian and during that time, traveling preachers held camp meetings throughout the South.

These were open to all – black and white, enslaved and free – and Tom attended these revivals. This gave Tom the opportunity to get to know and become friends with many of the town’s white people.

In 1827, Tom spent $550 and purchased his first workshop. He advertised in the Milton Gazette, thanking his patrons for their business and advertising that he carried mahogany, walnut and stained furniture, including bedsteads. Soon planters were asking him to complete whole rooms of furniture. His business was booming, but he couldn’t forget his true love, Acquilla.

Tom continued to work toward his goal of marrying Acquilla and bringing

Pieces from the Thomas Day Collection in the N.C. Museum of History, Raleigh, are shown.

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‘Thomas Day, Cabinet Maker’

The Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, will present "Thomas Day, Cabinet Maker: Man in the Middle" on Monday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m.

Filmmaker and educator Laurel C. Sneed will present a lecture on Thomas Day, remembered as the black craftsman who ran the largest furniture business in the state during the time of slavery. A skilled artisan and savvy businessman, Day’s shop turned out striking beds, bureaus, tables, sofas, and chairs that are just as highly coveted today as they were over 150 years ago.

This dynamic, mediated presentation encourages audience participation as they analyze historical evidence and explore the mystery of one of our state’s most extraordinary and fascinating historical figures. Call 336-703-2920 for information and to sign up for the program, which is a North Carolina Humanities Council Road Scholars presentation.

her to live with him in Milton. However, a law passed in 1826 almost brought an end to his dream. The law stated that no free blacks could enter the state. Those who crossed the state line and stayed for more than 20 days paid a fine of $500, an exorbitant fee in those days. Ignoring the law meant arrest and enslavement for 10 years.

Tom decided to move his business to Halifax County and marry Acquilla. When the residents of Milton head this, they sent a petition to the General Assembly in Raleigh requesting that a bill be passed allowing Acquilla the privilege of migrating to the state, free from fines and penalties.

The law passed and in 1830 Tom married Acquilla. She moved to Milton and shortly after they began to start their family.

The 1830 census shows that Thomas Day was truly an unusual man. Not only was he a free black person living in a slave state, he was also wealthy. He was an artisan who trained white apprentices. He owned two slaves, which allowed him to teach them a trade as well as to protect them.

Tom’s marvelous furni-

UNC-TV airs talk with Harvey Gantt today SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

In this installment of B i o g r a p h i c a l Conversations, UNC-TV’s first person documentary series, Shannon Vickery interviews Harvey Gantt. It airs at 10 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 18.

Gantt’s journey began in the segregated neighborhoods of Jim Crow Charleston, eventually leading to the mayor’s office in Charlotte, through two high-profile Senatorial campaigns against one of the nation’s most powerful incumbents, to an enduring legacy as a founding partner of one of America’s most prestigious architectural firms.

Along the way, he led a lunch counter protest in Charleston while still in high school, and then, at

the age of 20, singlehandedly integrated Clemson University, becoming the first African-American to attend a public college in South Carolina.

After college graduation, marriage, and a move to Charlotte, he began his climb up both the professional and political ladder.

With partner Jeff Huberman, he began his own architecture firm.

And on the political front, he joined the Charlotte City Council, and ultimately served as mayor.

A few years later, his campaign to defeat Republican Senator Jesse Helms became an international news story.

But Harvey Gantt went on to design some of Charlotte’s most striking buildings, sealing his enduring legacy.

ture was sold throughout North Carolina. He made

pieces for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He provided the furnishings for the Presbyterian Church in Milton with the understanding that his family would be allowed to sit in the pews, not in the back of the church. He manufactured furniture for state buildings in Raleigh. This allowed Tom to send his children to the North to be educated at a private school in Massachusetts.

In 1857, America experienced a financial panic and Tom was becoming pinched by creditors in the North and debtors in the South. Although Tom’s business had been quite successful for many years, by 1858 things were becoming shaky. His customers were not paying him and as a black, he could not enforce payment.

By 1859, he began selling his tools, land, horses and slaves. It is believed that Tom died in 1861 at the age of 60. He is buried on a farm about two miles from Milton.

Many pieces of his furniture survive and are treasured pieces in collections, such as in the North Carolina Museum of History.

Thomas Day is known as the Master of Mahogany. Thanks to collectors of his furniture, historians and museums, his legacy lives on to this day.

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Three-time Emmy nominee Terrence ‘J’ Jenkins told a large group of students on the campus of Wake Forest last week that his journey to a successful career in journalism and entertainment began the day he stopped fearing being told no.

The visit was part of the Journey to Success Speaker Series which is designed to give students a chance to have an open discussion with some of the most well-known people in the entertainment business.

“Once I stopped caring about being told no, nothing held be back from following my dreams,” he said. “You can’t be afraid to be told no; once you get that fear out of your mind nothing will hold you back from being successful.”

Jenkins was the host of BET’s 106 & Park, the longest-running live music countdown show in history for seven years before he went on to co-host E! News. In addition to serving as a television host, Jenkins has also established himself as a film actor, philanthropist and author.

He is currently producing a new film entitled “The Perfect Match,” which he is also staring in opposite star actress Paula Patton.

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over 100 students, Jenkins not only discussed his rise to fame, but he also took time to encourage the students to find the thing they are most passionate about and work on perfecting it every day.

“Everyone in this room has something they are passionate about,” he continued. “It doesn’t matter what it is - music, writing, or acting - you have to perfect your craft.”

Photo by Tevin Stinson The graduate of North Terrence ‘J’ Jenkins discusses his rise to fame during Wake Forest’s Journeys Carolina A&T University said he fell in love with jour- to Success Speaker Series on Thursday, Feb. 11. nalism and entertainment at self with positive people can make a huge difference.” the early age of 15 when he started working at a radio staAlthough the life of an Emmy-nominated actor can be tion in his hometown of Rocky Mount. Jenkins said once exciting, Jenkins said what he enjoys most is speaking he got to college he surrounded himself with people who with students at colleges and universities across the counshared similar goals and dreams as he did. He encouraged try. He said, “The students are a true inspiration.” the students to do the same.

“I always make time to speak to the younger generaHe mentioned if it wasn’t for the support of his friends tion because they are the future,” he said. “If I can inspire and family, he wouldn’t be in the position he is in today. someone to follow their dreams, I think my time on this “You have to have a good supporting cast if you want earth was well spent.” to be successful in life,” said Jenkins. “Surrounding your-

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Author/Educator Ron Stodghill discusses his book, “Where Everybody Looks Like Me: At the Crossroads of America’s Black Colleges and Culture,” on Tuesday, Feb. 9 on the campus of Winston-Salem State University.

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HBCUs are in more danger than ever

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have overcome a number of obstacles since the first one opened in the 1800s. Although attendance and financial support from the government has increased substantially over the years, some believe HBCUs are in more danger than ever.

One of those believers is Ron Stodghill.

In his nonfiction book titled, “Where Everyone Looks Like Me: At the Crossroads of America’s Black Colleges and Culture,” Stodghill discusses how leaders nationwide are struggling to keep these institutions alive for future generations.

During an open discussion at Winston-Salem State University, Stodghill said that by the year 2035 the number of HBCUs will be down to 35 and only 15 of those will be thriving.

He talked about the book and the future of HBCUs with students and faculty members.

“Forces are at work that don’t favor black colleges,” Stodghill said.

According to Stodghill,

who is a professor at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, changes to a number of policies like the Plus Loan Program have created an economic hardship for all but a handful of the historic black institutions that are mostly found in the South and Midwest.

In 2015, hundreds of students were not allowed to return to WSSU because of changes made to grants designed to benefit students from low-income households.

Stodghill mentioned that war debts and the Great Recession have led to less funding for higher education.

“This is a hard time for all institutions of higher education,” he said. “We are witnessing a decline of the American research university, and that is an existential threat to all HBCUs.” To stay afloat, Stoghill believes that the institutions must place more accountability on administrators and board of trustee members as well as increase standards for admission and implement more majors that relate to the job marketplace.

“We have to do something to help our colleges

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and universities before it is too late,” he continued.

“We have to get our houses in order.”

Not everyone is willing to go along with Stodghill’s theory. During the question and answer portion of the discussion, held inside the Diggs Gallery, a number students and alumni mentioned that although a lot has changed within the education system, they still believe HBCUs will continue to grow and thrive well beyond the year 2035.

“HBCUs have always got the short end of the stick, but we always seem to overcome,” said Terry Andrews, a junior at WSSU. “I understand what Mr. Stodghill is saying, but I still think HBCUs across the nation will continue to thrive.”

Following the discussion, Corey D.B. Walker, dean of College of Arts and Sciences, said it is important to keep this dialogue going because they impact the entire AfricanAmerican community.

“These types of discussions and debates have been going on for years, and we have to keep them going,” he continued. “Our future depends on it.”

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Ken Spaulding is prepared to be governor North Carolinians are voting for governor this year, and they have a choice in the Democratic primary. Attorney General Roy Cooper is considered the front-runner, and he has raised a great deal of money. The other Democrat running is Ken Spaulding of Durham. This is the man The Chronicle endorses for governor in the Democratic primary.

Spaulding, an African-American, has experience as a legislator, so he knows how to deal with issues of concern to the people directly.

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In 1978, Spaulding was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives, where he served until 1984. While there, he introduced and helped secure passage of the state’s first Rape Victim Assistance Program. He also pushed for literacy achievement for adults throughout North Carolina, introduced and helped pass legislation that allowed public housing residents the opportunity to serve and vote on local Housing Authority Boards.

He also has served on the North Carolina Board of Transportation.

Spaulding has been a practicing attorney since 1970.

During Spaulding's private sector career, he helped bring hundreds of millions of dollars of economic investment and development into North Carolina along with thousands of jobs for the people of this state.

He is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1970.

Spaulding says he is prepared to tackle the tough issues the state faces, such as education. He supports increased pay for teachers as part of a way to rebuild our education system.

Spaulding also would work for stable social and business climates to create “a vibrant and active business community,” because, he says, they go hand in hand.

The Durham lawyer has the public and private sector experience to lead North Carolina in the right direction. Right now, the state is moving backward as voting rights are being taken away and assistance to help the state’s most vulnerable is, too.

Cooper has been part of the backward movement by failing to push for justice in cases involving the deaths of black men, such as Jonathan Ferrell of Charlotte, and the lives of black men who have not been given the consideration of innocence, such as Kalvin Michael Smith. If he operates on that level, what would he do as governor?

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Support John Larson for South Ward of City Council To The Editor:

When my wife, Anne, and I decided to downsize and move to a dwelling and community well suited for retirees, a townhouse one block from Old Salem won hands down.

We have always considered Old Salem a Winston-Salem treasure, and we learned that one of the persons deserving much credit for this treasure is John Larson, vice president for restoration of Old Salem Museums and Gardens.

We are so pleased that John is a candidate for the City Council, representing the South Ward. He will now be able to employ his vision, expertise, and creative energy that served him so well at Old Salem in service of the citizens of the South Ward. John is a 40-year resident of the ward and has pride in and high aspirations for his community.

One of his incomparable qualifications for the City Council is a working knowledge of the functions, policies, and procedures of city government that was honed in his career as a key figure in the development of Old Salem. John will be an asset to the Council on day one, and his learning curve will be minimal.

John’s contributions to the community have extended beyond his professional responsibilities. His involvement in citywide ventures include the board of Creative Corridors, member of Southeast /Gateway Planning team, past chair of Historic Properties Commission, and past board member of Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful.

A vote for John Larson will be a vote for a proven leader who will serve our community with distinction.

Charles Francis Wilson Winston-Salem

Let’s check our candidates on education To the Editor:

As the American people are digesting the results of the 2016 New Hampshire primary, and the news media are acting like the contest for president is over, a reminder of how democracy in America works in is order.

Over 150 years ago, de Tocqueville called the four-year cycle of presidential elections a “revolution … in the name of the law,” writing: “Long before the appointed day arrives, the election becomes the

greatest, and one might say the only, affair occupying men’s minds … As the election draws near, intrigues grow more active and agitation is more lively and widespread. The citizens divide up into several camps … The whole nation gets into a feverish state …”

Wait, you mean that this isn’t the first year people wanted to send a message? The reality is that – thankfully, for the cause of education – the New Hampshire primary is just the beginning. Democracy matters, and for the media and the pundits to begin to declare winners and losers long before November is an assault on what we stand for: knowledge and the cause of opportunity for all Americans.

Those of us engaged in education know that knowledge matters.

In the spirit of knowledge (as well as improving the institutions that help many arrive at such knowledge, namely schools), here are a few American government basics for the voters (and a candidate or two?) of what this democracy in America that de Tocqueville reported is all about: 1. Many people feel disenfranchised, lacking basic education, work, housing and support. “If ever freedom is lost in America,” de Tocqueville cautioned, “that will be due to the … majority driving minorities to desperation …” But our common sense, he predicted, would most often prevail.

2. Despite widespread frustration with the status quo, and a very conflicted populous that changes their opinions day to day, New Hampshire is a state, not a nation.

The great democratic contest for the next president goes on for another nine months. (Sorry candidates – it’s not over!)

3. Presidents do not abolish agencies. Congress makes laws, presidents execute. Even abolishing agencies – say the Department of Education – does nothing to the programs that exist within them. You want to change education? You change state laws. Presidents can lead, recommend and cajole, not end state or federal efforts. Even a united Congress has difficulty doing that.

4. Saying education should be about local control ignores the fact that the only people who have the control are school boards and teachers’ unions. Assigning children based on zip codes bestows no power on those who need it the most – parents. This has been the case since 1965, unless states have pushed those institutions to reform or adopt various charter school or choice programs.

As we move toward the next round of contests, let’s check our candidates every step of the way on what matters most to making education – and by extension our nation — great. Rather than responding to aspirational talk, for starters, we should be asking: *What is education and why does it matter? *Precisely what do you know about how the government functions

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in and around education, and what would you do to make it work for the people? *What have you done to create more educational equality, as well as quality options, for kids? What would you do? *For the guardians of education reform, there has never been a more important moment in history. Let’s be educated about the stakes, and educate our neighbors and our fellow citizens to distinguish between the reality and the rhetoric.

Jeanne Allen Founder and President Emeritus The Center for Education Reform Washington, D.C

Move forward to nominate Scalia successor To The Editor:

[G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement in response to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell]

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s statement.] is reinforcing the Republican political agenda to disrupt governmental functions when the circumstances do not line up with their philosophy.

It is imperative that we Butterfield have nine members of the United States Supreme Court deciding constitutional issues that are important to the American people. It is absurd to suggest that President Obama should be denied the opportunity to nominate a qualified jurist to replace Justice Scalia on the Supreme Court. The American people should clearly understand that Senate Republicans have a political agenda to pack the Court with conservative justices who would reverse years of progressive jurisprudence.

The Congressional Black Caucus urges President Obama to expeditiously nominate a replacement for Justice Scalia who has the scholarship, values and temperament to sit on the highest court of our country and decide cases based on established law rather than a political agenda. We will vigorously confront Senate Republicans at every turn should they dismiss President Obama’s nomination.”

G. K. Butterfield, Chairman Congressional Black Caucus Washington, D.C.

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It has been so long, that I don’t actually remember when I started celebrating Guest black history.

Columnist I do recall that it started out as Black History Week. Upon quiet reflection and over time, I have come to realize that black folks created and invented a lot of things.

For example, Alexander Mills invented the elevator and Albert R. Robinson invented the electric trolley. In addition, John Love invented the pencil sharpener and John Burr invented the lawn mower. As I grew older, a week of black history turned into an entire month. I am sure that Carter G. Woodson, in 1926, didn’t really think about this turn of events. Yet, I suspect the contributions were so enormous that one week simply would not do.

There are some compelling questions to be asked regarding Black History Month as we know it now. First, there are those who are calling for an end to Black History Month. They argue that there ought to be a seamless transition from black history to American history.

Proponents also say that Black History Month further separates and segregates our society. It is my thinking that as long as many of the learning tools and dispensers of information give out little or partial information, then Black History Month must continue. I agree that our history should be interwoven into American history; however, at this point the rhetoric and the practice of the rhetoric don’t match. I have often mused whether talk-

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ing intentionally about the contributions of black people make some people uncomfortable. I am sensitive to this comfort issue, however sometimes folks have to feel uneasy in order to appreciate the facts.

Will the information tools tell us that Sarah Boone invented the ironing board; that Alice Parker invented the heating furnace; and that George T. Samon invented the clothes dryer? We probably have to go to

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mates are of different ethnicities. With all of these groups together, you have a real melting pot of ideas and learning styles.

The questions then boil up, “How do black students feel about celebrating Black History Month?” Are they embarrassed by it? Are they afraid of being rejected? And finally, do they believe there is any correlation between their success and the success of their ancestors?

“The celebration of Black History Month during this time has special significance, especially for young students.”

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some extremes to acquire this information.

The celebration of Black History Month during this time has special significance, especially for young students. If you are my age or a little younger, you are a product of segregated schools. You either went to an all-black school or an all-white school. This wasn’t a reflection on us as much as it was the times. Many of us lived in places where our contact with each other was quite limited. As a result, it may have been easier to celebrate the accomplishments of black folks because there wasn’t the peer pressure or the resistance.

And because we had black teachers for the most part, these purveyors of the information affirmed our pride. Obviously, we now live in different places and during a different time in our history. Students now learn in integrated classes and their class-

Recently, in a few public settings, I have shared a few analogies. For instance, there could be no Condoleeza Rice without there first being a Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American to run for President of the United States; there could be no Barack Obama without there first being an Edward Brooke, an African-American Senator from Massachusetts; and finally, there could be no Usher without there first being a Sammy Davis, Jr. The analogies are endless, yet the point is that we all stand on the mighty shoulders of those who came before us. They were role models for us before the term became chic and fashionable. The proposition has to be made to young people that their own success is inextricably tied to the success of their ancestors.

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more with young students is that they mix well together. Seeing black students and white students together is not the aberration that it once was. So it would stand to reason that white students would also appreciate Black History Month. It has always been my view that we can all learn things from each other. I do hope that black students celebrate with great pride this month the many achievements that have been made through the years.

February will be gone before you know it. While I think we still need to celebrate in February, we need to do more throughout the year. There are too many highlights to keep them confined to one month. I encourage parents, grandparents and other love providers to keep this spirit of information-sharing alive and well. Use the library and the Internet as wonderful sources for information. We have an opportunity to provide our children with a platform made up of respect, admiration and caring. We can love and care about each other every day. Let our children, friends and neighbors see us as the torchbearers of kindness, civility and good will.

February should be a month of inclusion, not exclusion. We grow more when we learn more. Celebrate black history because it is American history.

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 the President Emeritus of The Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio and a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

Our voices should be heard everywhere: Why the courts ruled against Republicans Rep. Ed Hanes

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Last week a panel of Federal judges ruled that the current Republican drawn boundaries in the 12th and 1st N.C. Congressional districts are unconstitutional. The finding concludes that Republican lawmakers concentrated black voters in two districts with the intent to dilute the political clout of black voters across the State. It is now the time to follow the directive of the court and redraw the district lines with contiguity, compactness, and true democracy in mind.

The district in question for Winston-Salem, North Carolina’s 12th, is one of the least-compact districts in the nation. The Justice Department used Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act to promote the creation of majority-minority districts like the 12th. These districts were drawn to ensure that traditionally marginalized people, blacks in particular, would be guaranteed representation in Congress.

The 12th District has been majorityblack since it was drawn in

1999. We have had two representatives during this time: Democrats Mel Watt and the current Congresswoman, Dr. Alma Adams.

Our current discussion in North Carolina is a fine example of the problem with unconstitutional districts based strictly upon race. When black voters are stacked in one district, their broader political influence is drastically diminished. The facts on the ground are clear: black voters are heavily over-represented in the 12th District, but under-represented everywhere else across the State (except for the also litigated 1st Congressional District).

Republican congressional districts have mushroomed under this plan.

Candidates outside the 12th and 1st Districts are free to disregard the concerns of black voters completely.

Republicans have found that they can exploit this reality to their advantage and have done so with great success.

Things are changing.

We've now seen a handful of lawsuits from national and state Democratic parties to get majority-minority districts overturned.

These circumstances can sometimes create tension within minority communities and between the Democrats we predomi-

nantly vote for. Black incumbents want to ensure safe districts for reelection, while party leaders want minority voters more dispersed to increase the party’s chances of winning more races.

This is an inescapable tension.

So far that hasn't been the case in North Carolina.

Democratic Legislators in Raleigh voted on Tuesday 15 to 1 to redraw the 12th District in a way that is not “serpentine” in nature and instead, promotes compactness and fair representation.

Congresswoman Alma Adams and Congressman G.K. Butterfield have both issued even-handed state-

ments saying they support the creation of fair and constitutional districts in line with what was requested by the courts.

Our Congresswoman Adams has taken this appropriate stance even as she finds herself in a very unfair position. She lives in Greensboro, serves the district, and did not have input into the maps previously drawn, as did the two Congressmen who previously served Districts 1 and 12.

In considering new maps a pragmatic approach must take place.

There needs to be greater geographic balance between Charlotte and the

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Triad while honoring the idea of compactness. The lines should be drawn under the 2010 Census.

The district needs to return to fewer than 50% AfricanAmerican (as was the case when Mel Watt first won the seat). Forsyth County should remain in a district with one Republican Congressperson (Virginia Foxx) and one Democratic Congressperson (Alma Adams). Our city deserves the same bipartisan representation as the other major urban centers in Wake and Mecklenburg Counties.

This can be accomplished quite easily by placing the western liberal precinct’s in the city into the 12th

District. That would ensure bipartisan representation in Winston Salem, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro.

The questions boil down to this: Are people in a given district similar to each other on any given demographic measure? Is the political process free, fair and democratic? The courts have determined that as the maps are currently drawn, the answer to those questions by way of constitutionality is no. Minority groups have been stacked and, thereby, removed from the broader political process. This cannot stand.

Black people are, in fact, people and should be counted in the whole! Our lives, our voices, and our votes matter from Murphy to Manteo. We are part of the fabric of North Carolina and have earned our right to representation through constitutionally consistent districts in every corner of this state. We paid for that right by whip, through blood, by protest, and eventual freedom.

It is never the wrong time to do the right thing!

N.C. Rep. Ed Hanes Jr. is leader of the Forsyth County Legislative Delegation and a member of the Congressional Redistricting Select Committee.

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Associate Justice Antonin Scalia last weekend right after the high Court had been petitioned by state lawmakers to stay the lower court order, and very little is clear until Friday.

“There is no indication that Scalia's vote would make a difference in the decision regarding a stay,” says irving Joyner, law professor at north Carolina Central University’s School of law in Durham.

“Chief Justice [John] Roberts [who hears emergency requests from the U.S. Fourth Circuit] can make this decision without consulting with other mem-

bers of the court, although his practice has been to consult the full court when stays have been requested in other voting rights cases.” lawyers for the plaintiffs filed their arguments Tuesday with the U.S. Supreme Court as to why the appellate court order should not be stayed.

“Simply put, a choice between forcing millions of north Carolinians to vote in yet another election under the unconstitutional enacted plan, and taking the administrative steps necessary to hold a constitutional election in 2016 — including delaying the congressional primary election as necessary — is no choice at all,” wrote Marc

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elias, plaintiffs’ attorney. if Roberts doesn’t issue a stay before Friday, then the appellate court order stands, and the state is compelled to submit newly-drawn maps by Friday. if the chief justice does consult the full court, and it comes back 4-4 with Justice Scalia gone, then the same result applies. however, if Roberts were to answer state lawmakers’ prayers and stay the lower court order on his own, that means the March 15 primaries would proceed under the current maps.

That would not please the n.C. nAACP, which hasn’t gotten very far with its own state court challenges to the 2011 redis-

tricting lines. The civil rights organization has applauded the appellate court order stemming from a federal lawsuit filed by three independent plaintiffs in the First and Third Districts, and this week, blasted “extremist” Republican legislative leaders for wasting literally half of the two-week deadline period they were given to redraw the two unconstitutional districts doing nothing, only to follow-up in the final week with hearings, and a two-day joint session today and Friday.

“These hearings are cynical attempts to create the impression that the redrawn maps had no significant public opposition,” charged Rev. William

Visit Our New Website www.WSChronicle.com Barber, president of the n.C.nAACP. “ in short, the extremists are producing a farce, now that their maps have been called absurd.”

Barber wants the March 15 primaries pushed back to May, where they originally were before this year. he added that waiting until the week of to first hold statewide hearings, and then meet Thursday and Friday without getting public input on the newly configured maps, was “evidence that our extremist leaders continue to act in bad faith.” if Republican leaders were hoping to use statewide hearings Monday that were abruptly called for last Friday afternoon

after 5 p.m. with little public notice as a cover, it may have backfired. According to published reports, those who agreed with the appellate court’s decision to strike down the First and Twelfth districts outnumbered the opposition 2-1, with many blaming lawmakers not only for the maps, but the confusion caused by moving up the primaries by two months.

State lawmakers reported began redrawing the maps Tuesday considering the testimony drawn from Monday’s hearings. Unless the U.S. Supreme Court says otherwise, the n.C. General Assembly is scheduled to convene today and Friday for votes on the new maps.

People from Winston-Salem travel to Raleigh for march

Local NAACP chapter President Isaac Howard greets people as they board the bus headed to Raleigh for the Moral March on Saturday, Feb. 13

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requirement that those without one must fill out a “reasonable impediment” excuse in order to cast a provisional ballot, which could still be challenged and thrown out. in his remarks before the Moral Marchers, Rev. Barber reiterated that the n.C. nAACP will continue voter restriction laws in the courts, and in the streets.

“The fight for voting rights is personal for me,” Rev. Barber said, recounting how his family has had to fight for them all of his life. “And it is a battle that we will not turn back from now.”

The vote is at the “heart of our democracy,” Barber said. “This is why we’re so concerned, when politics is more a struggle over money and manipulation, than a struggle over of ideas.”

Rev. Barber said when politicians suppress the vote, they want the people to become “slaves to their decisions without citizens having the ability to register their discontent at the ballot box.

“Any politicians who try to suppress the vote are committing a crime against democracy,” Barber charged, who then blasted the Republican-led state legislature for “stacking and packing” black voters into the First and Twelfth Congressional Districts, a move the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has now ruled to be unconstitutional, and lawmakers are scrambling to fix by Feb. 19 for the March 15 primaries.

“When you want to decrease and suppress voter participation so you can rule by default; when you draw racially motivated redistricting political maps that segregate black voters and disallow black and white people and latino voters from coming together to elect candidates of their choice. That’s a crime against democracy! And we must fight back!” declared Rev. Barber.

“We suggest [lawmakers] repent now and begin keeping their promise to protect and defend the Constitution,” Barber continued. he rattled off a laundry list of what he called repressive laws that have made it easier to purchase a gun than to vote; hurt the state’s environment; and made it harder for the unemployed to find work.

“We have come to serve notice, that we will unleash every political, legal, and moral strategy that we can to create the new South. We will not go back,” Rev. Barber said.

“The more you try to suppress the right to vote, the more we will register and vote,” he continued. “you can’t stop the people. We will win. you can’t stop the flow of democracy. you can’t take government of the people, by the people, from the people. you can’t stop truth. you can’t stop justice. you can’t stop right. We will rise up. it’s on now.”

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Below freezing temperatures and a forecast threatening to dump snow on the entire state did not stop more than a dozen people from Winston-Salem from taking the two-hour bus ride to Raleigh to participate in the Moral March on Saturday, Feb. 13 During the march, which was organized by the n.C. nAACP and the Move Forward Together Movement, thousands of people took to the streets to voice their opinions on a number of issues, including economic justice, educational equity, health care expansion and the protection of voting rights.

Many of those who rode the bus are members of the Winston-Salem Branch of the nAACP and Democracy north Carolina (DnC), a non-partisan organization that uses research, organizing and

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advocacy to increase voter participation, reduce the influence of big money in politics and achieve a government that is truly of the people.

DnC field organizer linda Sutton said voting is very important to her because so many people have made sacrifices over the years to assure that everyone has the opportunity to cast a ballot during elections.

Sutton, who is also a member of the Community Mobilization Committee, recently held a meeting at emmanuel Baptist Church to discuss the importance of the upcoming elections and encourage citizens to get involved. “voting has always been an important topic for me,” said Sutton. “not too long ago, people of color were not even allowed to vote. We have to make sure we preserve that right for younger generations.”

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Students to rally for Kalvin M. Smith case

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Students from Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), Wake Forest University and Salem College will continue their “Call for Justice for Kalvin Michael Smith” tonight, Feb. 18, as the Silk Plant Forest Truth Committee charges that state Attorney General Roy Cooper is not being forthcoming in his handling of the case.

This evening at 6:30 p.m., students and members of the Silk Plant Forest Truth Committee will hold a rally in the Dillard Auditorium, Anderson Center on the WSSU campus. Before that, they will hold a march from the Donald J. Reeves Student Center at WSSU to the clock tower on the WSSU campus. It is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m., followed by the rally.

Kalvin Smith is a 44-year-old black man who supporters allege was falsely charged and convicted with the Dec. 1995 brutal beating of Jill Marker, a 33-year-old pregnant store manager at the old Silk Plant Forest store off Silas Creek Parkway. Even though Smith was reportedly nowhere near the store at the time and another suspect with a violent history allegedly had been in the shop shortly before, Winston-Salem police arrested and charged Smith for the crime.

Marker sustained traumatic brain injuries in the assault and is currently receiving care in Ohio. Smith is serving up to 29 years in prison.

Forsyth County prosecutors allegedly had exculpatory evidence they did not turn over at trial, Smith’s attorneys charge, in addition to “false evidence” and tainted testimony by investigators. Marker’s ability to clearly identify her attacker given her brain injuries has also been seriously questioned. A false affidavit suggesting that Marker’s attacker was “a black man” has been at the center of intense controversy.

Several former law enforcement officials, including a former FBI director named Christopher Swecker, have reviewed the investigation and determined it to have been in error. Swecker issued a report after a 16-month probe saying Smith’s conviction was “seriously flawed and woefully incomplete, thus calling into question whether the original trial jury rendered their verdict based on all the relevant facts and accurate facts of the case.” A previous investigation by a Winston-Salem City Council committee, involving two former Winston-Salem police detectives, agreed.

Critics say based on the various inconsistencies in the evidence against Smith, his original conviction should be vacated and a new trial granted. Both a federal judge and the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals have denied previous defense motions to vacate the conviction.

The case has been in the hands of the state Attorney General’s Office ever since it took it over from the Forsyth County District Attorney’s office based on a conflict of interest.

In an interview with The Chronicle, Rev. Kelly Carpenter, co-chair of the Silk Plant Forest Truth Committee, said that in a Feb. 10 meeting with the Ministers’ Conference of Winston Salem and Vicinity, state Attorney General Roy Cooper was asked to meet with Swecker and two other former officers to hear his full report, in hopes that his office would join with Kalvin Smith’s defense in asking the court to vacate the original conviction.

Bishop Todd Fulton, chair of the Minister’s Conference, told The Chronicle: “With our request, he didn’t give us a yes or no. He said he would consider it, and that he would get back with us. So the ball is in his court. We are waiting for his response.”

However right after that Feb. 10 meeting with Fulton and the NAACP, Cooper’s office issued a press release acknowledging the meeting, but then stating, “… our office has previously reviewed the independent report and discussed it with Mr. Swecker.

While we agree that there are systemic issues in the criminal justice system that must be addressed, our office has a duty to represent the state in this particular matter and no court has found cause to overturn the conviction despite numerous appeals.”

And then, on Feb. 12, the Silk Plant Forest Truth Committee issued a statement saying, in part, “On Thursday, February 11, 2016, Director Swecker confirmed to the Silk Plant Forest Truth Committee he has no recollection of ever discussing the Silk Plant Forest case with Attorney General Cooper or anyone from the North Carolina Department of Justice.”

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Teams seek a breakthrough at CIAA Tournament

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

So far, both Winston-Salem State basketball teams have experienced up-and-down seasons. Even so, optimism abounds that the men’s and women’s teams have the capability to pull off a few surprises when the CIAA Tournament tips off next week in Charlotte.

With two games remaining in the regular season, the WSSU men (11-14, 4-4 CIAA Southern Division at the start of the week) appeared to be in free fall. A three-game losing streak damages their chances of a top-three finish in the division, which would assure a first-round tournament bye.

The women’s team (11-13, 4-4) will

most likely end up in fourth or fifth place in the division. Here’s a summarized look at the prospects for both teams as the conference tournament approaches.

No clear-cut favorites With only two players returning from a year ago, the Rams had to start all over again with a practically brand-new roster. Among the key losses from last season was power forward WyKevin Bazemore, a fourtime All-CIAA pick who is now playing professionally in Spain.

Leading scorer Terrell Leach (14.5 points) and C.J. Ford are the key contributors who played last year. In the meantime, a cast of newcomers – Rayvon Harris (10.2 points), William Crandell and Jamel See Teams on B2

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The Lady Rams have the stingiest defense in the CIAA (points allowed and field goal percentage defense). Taelor Mandeville (11) guards Virginia Union's Jasalyn Denkins in a CIAA match-up earlier this season.

Photo by Craig T. Greenlee)

JV BASKETBALL

With help, Mount Tabor grabs top spot in Central Piedmont

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Even though Mount Tabor won the mythical championship of the Central Piedmont 4-A Conference in JV basketball, it didn’t happen the way coach Willie Harrison thought it would.

The Spartans took a big step toward sealing the title with a convincing road win over West Forsyth last Monday. One night later, however, they suffered an overtime loss to Davie County in their final conference game

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Mount Tabor (18-3, 10-2 CPC) claimed sole possession of first place in the conference when West Forsyth (16-5, 8-3) beat Reynolds last Tuesday. Prior to that game, the Demons (15-4) had only two conference losses. They

Power forward Dillon Bullard of Mount Tabor was a prime factor in the paint.

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needed to win in order to force a first-place tie with the Spartans.

With Reynolds losing, Mount Tabor made good on its season-long objective to finish at the top of the CPC standings for the second year in a row. “By default, we backed in to win the conference,” said Harrison. “Against Davie, we played like we already knew we had it (conference) won. Our defense wasn’t what it needed to be. On offense, we played too much one-on-one.”

That was hardly the case the night before in the

Parkland’s McNeill cruises to state indoor title

See Mount Tabor on B2

BY CRAIG T. GREEENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

As expected, McKinley McNeill of Parkland claimed ownership of the 500-meter dash at last week’s Class 4-A state indoor track & field championships held at JDL Fast Track in WinstonSalem. The senior quarter-miler bided her time over the first half of the race, and then closed with a killer kick to win by a comfortable margin.

McNeill covered the distance in 1 minute, 14.24 seconds, .14 seconds shy of the current state record, which was set a year ago.

The victory over second-place Kleo Torres of Southeast Raleigh was hardly surprising. Entering the state meet, McNeill had the second-fastest time in the nation at 1:13.02.

McNeill entered this race with every intention of shattering the state record. As things turned out, though, it wasn’t going happen.

During the early stages of the race, McNeill didn’t get out fast enough to give herself a reasonable chance to go after the record.

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Parkland's McKinley McNeill left battles with Kleo Torres of Southeast Raleigh during the first leg of the 4x400 relay. McNeill beat Torres to win the 500-meter dash title at the state meet.

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Spartans forward Darren Crump (5), guarded by Dashan Adams of Reynolds, gave his team a boost with his all-around play at both ends of the floor this season.

Photo by Craig T. Greenlee

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Kandace Tate (3) is the leading scorer and rebounder for the WSSU women.

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Spartans 63-52 victory. Darren Crump (15 points) led the offense that had three other players who scored in double figures.

Dillon Bullard (fouled out in the fourth quarter) and Recardo Paige finished with 13 points apiece. Quest Aldridge chipped in with 11.

Mount Tabor got sizzling perimeter shooting from Paige and Aldridge who combined to hit six 3-pointers (three each).

The Spartans took control of the game for good midway through the third quarter.

West Forsyth rallied to close the gap to 4844. At that point, Mount Tabor started to pull away.

Bullard completed a three-point play, followed by Crump’s steal and score on a fast-break lay-up. By the end of the quarter, the Spartans held a commanding 58-48 lead.

“We got off to a good start, made some shots and played defense very well, especially at the beginning,” said Harrison.

“They never adjusted to our (1-3-1) zone in the first half. Other than a few slip-ups in the second half, we were able to maintain on offense and defense.

In the final analysis, the Titans

couldn’t overcome the Spartans’ decisive run over the last half of the third quarter.

JaQuan McMillian was the top scorer for West Forsyth with 17 points. Jaylon McMillon was next with 12 points.

“We were able to get it (deficit) down to four points in the third quarter,” said coach Jefferey Williams of West Forsyth.

“But then, they came down and had an and-one (three-point play). After that, we couldn’t get much going. They did a good job of opening us up (on offense) and attacking the gaps.”

In the loss to Davie, the Spartans failed to close-out on 3-pointers and it cost them dearly in a 74-70 overtime loss last Tuesday. This defeat could be considered somewhat surprising. It was almost a month earlier that the Spartans beat the War Eagles by 27 points (59-32).

Bullard topped Mount Tabor with 26 points and Paige added 13. Carson Anthis and Aldridge contributed nine points apiece.

“Davie shot the 3-ball very well,” said Harrison. “And they got some good looks on dribble-drives and kick-outs (passes).

We didn’t do much with our help defense and they just killed us.”

Photo by Craig T. Greenlee

In this first indoor state championship, Joseph Littlejohn of Winston-Salem Prep won medals in the 300-meter dash (third) and the 55-meter dash (fourth) in the Class 1-A/2A state meet.

Ray Harris, a 6-5 guard, has recorded multiple double-doubles for the Rams

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McAllister – have played well at times.

The Rams have seesawed their way through the season. Whether they can finish on a high note in the league tournament next week remains to be seen.

“For us to play to our full potential, it’s important for us to cut down on turnovers, get some balanced scoring, and do a better job from the free throw line,” said coach James Wilhelmi of WSSU. “This has been a weird year in the CIAA. It’s been a season in which any team can win on any given night. So, we’re hoping to finish (the regular season) strong and we’ll see what happens in Charlotte.”

Women will lean on defense The chief issue for Winston-Salem State’s women is anemic offense.

They’re not the worst shooting team in the CIAA (39.3 percent from the field). When it comes to putting points on the board, however, the Lady Rams

are at the bottom of the stack in a 12-team league, averaging in the neighborhood of 59 to 60 points a game.

There are no doubledigits scorers on the roster.

Kandace Tate (9.7 points) leads the way, followed by Jasmine Carter (8.5 points).

“There have been some good showings this season,” said coach A.G. Hall.

“What’s really hurt is that we’ve had problems putting the ball in the basket.

We’re not shooting the ball as well as we need to.

That’s why points are so hard to come by.”

Additionally, turnovers have stymied this team in its efforts to establish winning consistency. Coming down the stretch of the regular season, Hall’s crew averaged close to 23 turnovers per game, the fourth-highest in the conference.

A prime reason why the offense has struggled is due to the absence of sophomore guard Tiana Edwards, who averaged 9.1 points prior to being sidelined for the season with a stress fracture. Edwards has played in only nine games

and hasn’t been available since late December.

“In spite of those shortcomings, we continue to put forth the necessary effort,” said Hall. “We have players who are still committed to finding ways to win. They’re determined to make a big push in these last few games as they look forward to the upcoming conference tournament.”

Defensively, the end results have been the direct opposite. The Lady Rams are tops in the conference in points allowed per game (58.4) and field goal percentage defense (.351). The ability to slow opponents down has Hall excited about the possibilities for the conference tournament.

“Defense is our strength and that’s what wins championships,” said Hall.

“That’s what we hang our hats on. For this group, it’s a matter of each person getting a little better offensively every day. If we can do that, take better care of the basketball, and defend the way we have all season, I like our chances in the tournament.”

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Not only that, but there was nobody in the field who could push her to her limit.

At the start, Torres seized control as the frontrunner. With a little over 300 meters to go, McNeill bolted to the lead and never looked back. Torres eventually faded and finished a distant second at 1:15.98 “Initially, I was going to try to beat the state record,” said McNeill, who signed to run track at North Carolina last November. “I had a pretty decent race. I got a little bit slower (over the first 200) than usual.

That kind of hurt me in the end, even though I had a strong finish.”

For the day, McNeill won two medals in the three events she competed in. Aside from winning the 500, she ran the opening leg of Parkland’s 4x400 relay, which included Kimani Davis, Shannone Cannon and Zjinaiya

Francis.

The Mustangs foursome finished as the runner-up (3:59.97) behind state champ Southeast Raleigh who clocked 3:53.64. McNeill added to Parkland’s point total with a fifth-place finish in the 300-meter dash.

“McKinley came in and did her thing,” said coach Antwan Hughes of Parkland. “Since she came in second last year to Layla White, I knew she really wanted it. In the 500, she did what she wanted to do.

As for the 300 (40.25 seconds), it was only a matter of her coming back and giving whatever she had left in the tank to give.

McKinley pretty much did what we asked her to do, so I congratulate her on this being her first state championship in the 500.”

Ironically, it was McNeill who had a direct hand in the 500 record being set in last year’s race against three-time indoor 500 champ Layla White of

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Cary. In that race, McNeill competed from start to finish and lost by less than a meter as White collapsed after crossing the finish.

White and McNeill resumed their friendly rivalry during the spring outdoor season. At the state championships, McNeill evened the score by beating White in the open 400 meters to claim her first state championship in an individual event.

McNeill hasn’t run her best races yet. This year she got a late start in training because of all the traveling she did as a prized college track recruit who had nearly 20 scholarship offers.

“With all the official visits I made, I didn’t start training until midNovember,” she said.

“Usually, I start in early October. But I always feel that there’s room for improvement. I’m still working towards reaching my peak during the outdoor season.”

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Come this fall there will be a new player on the high school sports scene in Forsyth County. Faith Academy Christian School, a private school which began operation this past September, will field athletic teams for the 2016-17 year. The school plans on participating in football, basketball, wrestling, track and field, golf and baseball for boys. It also plans to offer golf, basketball, track and field, softball and tennis for girls.

“We realize those are ambitious plans, but, with God’s favor, we plan on putting those teams on the field,” said Sam Davis, who is spearheading the effort. “There is such a need for this in Forsyth County because most schools don’t know how to deal with the total student-athlete. The academic progress of our students is falling

woefully short and most school personnel don’t have a clue about how to deal with our children’s overall needs.”

Davis, who has been a coach for more than 35 years, said he plans on drawing from past experiences to make his new project work.

Davis “I remember when I started the football program at LIFT Academy,” he said. “A lot of people said we wouldn’t be able to get it off the ground, we’d be too undisciplined to win and that we would be a rag-tag operation. But God smiled upon

us and we proved them wrong. We went 82 our first year and had one of the best football teams in the county. But more importantly, we were able to reach a group of kids who people thought were unreachable. All of my players graduated and 20 of them went to college during my first two years.”

Just as was the case with the program at LIFT, Davis is literally starting from scratch.

“We don’t have one piece of equipment at this point,” he said. “But we have a burning desire to help kids academically, athletically, socially and spiritually. With all that going for us we’re going to be hard to stop.”

Faith Academy Christian School is enrolling student pre-K – 12 for the upcoming school year. Although tuition will be required for all students, Davis said

American Basketball League bringing pre-draft camp and franchise to Greensboro SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The popularity of basketball in North Carolina has steered executives of the American Basketball League (ABL) to establish a franchise in the Triad.

The coach and general manager of the Tar Heel state’s first-ever ABL team, Corey Simmons, will be joined by ABL officials to host a pre-draft evaluation camp for aspiring professional basketball players across the state. The camp is set for Sunday, Feb. 28 from 3-6 p.m. at the Simpkins Sports Pavilion at 1500 Dans Road in Greensboro. The workout is open to athletes ages 2035.

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next level of professional play.

“I am trying to create legacy to give this generation and next generation of players the chance to fulfill their dream to play professional basketball and to give them hope so they can take care of and provide for their families while pursuing their passion,” said Simmons. “There are some semi-pro leagues that are not pushing players to the next level, not getting players signed to play overseas because they operate like a recreation league.

“The ABL is not like that,” Simmons added. “If you play here, and get better, the opportunities will be there to get exposure and play for leagues overseas and, eventually, in the NBA.” Simmons’ own passion for basketball includes a stint as an assistant coach at R.J. Reynolds High School. He also served as head coach of the Winston Salem Preparatory Academy middle school girls’ team, which garnered an undefeated season and won its first championship in the history of the school under his tutelage.

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it is affordable for all families. “With the new legislation, everyone can afford to attend the school,” Davis said. “We urge anyone with an interest to call and we can provide resources to help. Finances should not be a problem for anyone who wants their children to attend a school where the total well-being of the student is our focus.”

Davis, who is also an ordained minister, said he hopes to connect with his former students and athletes to help Faith Academy work.

“There are hundreds of former students and athletes in Forsyth County whose lives I might have impacted in one way or another,” he said. “They know who I am.

They know the principles I stand for and the standards that I required them to maintain. I am appealing to them to support this mission.”

The upcoming Pro Camp Evaluation gives prospective players an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of Simmons, William Eddie, the ABL’s Director of Scouting and Placement, and ABL Commissioner and Vice President, Eric Newsome. The tryout consists of an IQ test, drills, and 3-on-3 games, both full and half-court.

“We are trying to identify talent in North Carolina and uphold the playing standards of our league,” said Newsome. “The ABL platform is the ideal opportunity for the overlooked player to showcase his talents and land an overseas contract.”

Based on camp performance and ABL evaluations, Simmons will select players to begin to fill the team’s 2016 roster. The season begins in June with the North Carolina team playing a modified 10-game schedule.

Ultimately, the goal is for the new team to advance to compete in the league’s full 16-game schedule in 2017.

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WSSU women repeat as CIAA indoor track & field champions; St. Augustine men repeat WSSU women repeat as CIAA indoor track and field champions.

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The Saint Augustine's men and the WinstonSalem State women defended their titles at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships at the JDL Fast Track on Monday, Feb. 15.

The Falcons scored 173 points to claim their 19th straight men's crown.

Virginia Union was second with 107 points and Virginia State was third with 84.5 points.

The Rams scored 120 points to win their second consecutive women's title and fourth in the last six seasons. Johnson C. Smith placed second with 110 points and Saint Augustine's was third with 107.33 points.

Immanuel Hutchinson of Saint Augustine's was selected men's track MVP after scoring 30 points in the meet. The Falcons' senior won the 5000-meter and one-mile runs and placed second in the 800-meter run. On Sunday, he was part of the winning men's distance medley squad which included Shaquille Dill, Burkheart Ellis, Jr. and Khari Herbert, Jr. Chazton McKenzie of Virginia Union came away with men's field MVP honors after scoring 24 points.

The Panthers' sophomore won the heptathlon and the long jump and placed fourth in the high jump.

Domtila Kiplagat of Winston-Salem State was chosen women's track MVP after scoring 22.25 points. The Rams' sophomore won the 3000-meter and one-mile runs, and was part of the winning

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“The Rams scored 120 points to win their second consecutive women's title and fourth in the last six seasons.”

women's distance medley squad Sunday which included Taska Johnson, Aaliyah Craft and Tametris Morrison.

Shamia Lassiter of Saint Augustine's and Rachel Bonham of Winston-Salem State were chosen women's field coMVPs after they both scored 18 points. Lassiter won the pentathlon and placed second in the long jump. She also won the 60meter hurdles. Bonham won the high jump and finished second in the pen-

tathlon.

The Falcons relied on their sprinters and jumpers to win their latest men's championship. They won all eight running events and the triple jump to pull away from their competitors.

After entering Monday in second place after three events, the Falcons erupted for 158 points on the final day. Hutchinson led the way with two victories and Khari Herbert, Jr. (400 meters), Shawn Rowe (60Meter Hurdles), Daniel Jamieson (200 meters),

Shaquille Dill (800 meters), Burkheart Ellis, Jr. (60 Meters), and Jumonne Exeter (Triple Jump) each won an event. The 4x400meter squad which included Herbert, Ellis, Rowe and Omar Johnson was also victorious for the Falcons.

Led by Kiplagat and Bonham, the Rams won four events at the meet. The Rams entered Monday with a seven-point lead over Johnson C. Smith, and maintained their margin by scoring 86 points on the final day.

The other men's individual champions were Garland Archie of Livingstone (Shot Put), Dajawn Williams of Virginia State (High Jump) and Zakari Greene of Virginia State (Pole Vault).

The other women's winners were Ebony Moore of Livingstone (Shot Put), Ornella Livingston of Saint Augustine's (60 Meters, 200 Meters), Kendra Clarke of Johnson C. Smith (400 Meters), Domenique Julius-Williams of Johnson C. Smith (800 Meters), Shakinah Brooks of Saint Augustine's (Long Jump) and Amenze Uhunmwangho of Saint Augustine's (Triple Jump).

The foursome of Clarke, Julius-Williams, Crystal Campbell and Tovea Jenkins of Johnson C. Smith placed first in the 4x400-meter relay.

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Robert Joyner III graduates from basic military training Private First Class Robert L. Joyner III graduated from the Marines basic military training at Parris Island in S.C. PFC Joyner completed an intensive 13-week program that included training in military discipline and studies. The United States Marines core values are honor, courage and commitment.

Joyner III He is a 2015 graduate of Atkins High School and is the son of Robert L. Joyner Jr. and Pam Peoples-Joyner.

Reynolds American Inc. receives award Elder Care Choices, a division of Senior Services, has named Reynolds American Inc. one of the first recipients of its Work-Life Balance Award. The award recognizes the commitment made by the company to help its employees who face the challenges of being working caregivers. Reynolds American has offered Elder Care Choices as a part of its operating companies’ employee benefit package for 20 years, making it possible for employees who are also caregivers to get the assistance they need in identifying and locating resources for aging loved ones.

“We commend Reynolds American for being so far ahead of the curve when it comes to recognizing the significance and impact of caregiving issues in the workplace,” said Richard Gottlieb, president and CEO of Senior Services.

For more information about Elder Care Choices, call Annamae Giles at 336-721-6916 or e-mail her at agiles@seniorservicesinc.org.

Well Care Home Health expands services to Davie County Well Care Home Health, a North Carolina based home health agency, recently announced its expansion into the Davie County community with its acquisition of Davie County Home Health, an agency serving about 220 adult homecare patients that has served Triad-area citizens for decades. This acquisition will allow Well Care to provide services in the Greater Triad area to include Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson, Yadkin, Randolph and surrounding counties. Well Care is a member of the Association for Home & Hospice Care in North Carolina, the National Association for Home and Hospice Care and a HomeCare Elite recipient. For more information, call 336-753-6200 or visit www.wellcarehealth.com.

WSSU School of Health Sciences administrator named to Foundation Board Kevin B. Byers, assistant dean for budget and administration in Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) School of Health Sciences, has been appointed to a three-year term to the Novant Health Foundation’s Board of Directors.

“I’m deeply humbled at the opportunity to serve on such an esteemed board whose primary focus is improving the health of our community,” said Byers.

“Being a believer that one’s health is their wealth, I look forward to helping the foundation create wealthier people by funding innovative healthcare initiatives that improve the health of our citizenry.”

Byers has worked at WSSU since 2004. Prior to his current role at WSSU, Byers served as the university program specialist in the Office of Sponsored Programs from 2007 to 2011. In that role he administered federal, state and private grants in excess of $10 million. Byers earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration at Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Va. and an MBA at Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Fla.

WSSU receives $50,000 from DataMax Foundation to fund paid internships Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has received a $50,000 gift from DataMax Foundation to create paid internships at businesses located in Forsyth County. The funds will provide 16 WSSU students with paid internships in 2016.

Paid internships allow students to gain important career-related experience while also earning money to help fund their college education. More than 90 percent of WSSU students receive need-based financial aid and 60 percent can expect no family contribution for their education. The majority of WSSU students are the first in their families to attend college.

WSSU Career Development Services Director LaMonica Sloan said, “This investment from DataMax Foundation helps us develop a program to ensure that more of our students have access to internships, particularly local internships, as so many of our graduates stay in the Triad.”

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 92.6 percent of employers prefer to hire candidates with work experience, and 60 percent of interns are offered permanent employment by the company with which they intern.

Center for Design Innovation receives gift from DataMax Foundation The DataMax Foundation has awarded a $44,100 grant to the Center for Design Innovation (CDI) to support the development of the center’s maker space. The gift will be used to replace and upgrade computers and key software applications used by CDI’s Cultivating Future Innovators (CFI) program. Through its CFI program, the center will welcome lifelong learners into its new space to explore creative ideas, learn technical skills, prototype new inventions and connect with thought leaders at the horizon of the discovery economy.

The Center for Design Innovation (CDI) is a multicampus research center of the University of North Carolina system. Located in the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter in downtown Winston-Salem, NC, the CDI is part laboratory, part workshop and part convening space.

Local attorney named to 2015 10 Best in North Carolina for client satisfaction The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of North Carolina’s Family Law Attorneys H. Marie Hutto and Jennifer Payne as 2015 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. Attorneys who are selected to the "10 Best" list must pass AIOFLA's rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations, thorough research, and AIOFLA’s independent evaluation.

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Feb. 18 – Parent Resource and Volunteer Room Grand Opening Alisha Taylor and Elena Guevara, teachers at Diggs-Latham Elementary, recently received the Lowe's Toolbox Grant for $5,000 for their Parent Resource and Volunteer room to create a welcoming space for parents and volunteers. A grand opening will be held today Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 18 – “Welcome to Medicare” Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a 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 today, Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, 1700 Ebert Street.

The session is designed to explain and clarify the Medicare sign-up process and educate attendees on how to make smart choices. Trained Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors will be on hand to answer questions. The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.

Feb. 18 - Winston Under 40: Lunch With Leaders The Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce will host the Winston Under 40 Lunch with Leaders Series from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., today, Thursday, Feb. 18, at Fairfield Inn & Suites, 125 South Main St. The event will showcase innovative business professionals from the WinstonSalem area and feature speaker Eric Tomlinson. This event offers a great opportunity to connect with local business leaders and gain valuable knowledge to grow in business careers. Due to limited seating, early registration is required. Registration includes admission and lunch. To register for the event, contact Joseph Hamby at 336-728-9227.

Feb. 18 - 2016 Candidates' Forum The Winston Salem Chamber of Commerce and the Winston Salem Journal will hold the 2016 Candidates Forum from 5:30-8:45 p.m., today, Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Center for Design Innovation, 450 Design Ave. The event will feature candidates running for the Winston-Salem City Council and the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

The Candidates' Forum aims not only to allow individuals to have their questions answered, but to offer the community an opportunity to meet and talk with candidates in order to make the best educated decision for the most suitable candidate to serve Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

Light refreshments will be provided.

All registered candidates who have opposition are invited to participate.

The event is non-partisan, free and open to the community. The format of the forum is as follows: Meet and Greet with light refreshments from 5:30-6 p.m., presentation of candidates for City Council from 6-7:15 p.m., and presentation of candidates for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners 7:30-8:45 p.m. To submit questions for the candidates, contact Allysen Mahaffey at amahaffey@wsjournal.com or 336-7277403. For more information about the event, contact Wendy Poteat at 336728-9249.

Feb. 18 & 19 – Racial Equity Institute two-day workshop Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods is hosting the Racial Equity Institute’s two-day workshop: Race, Class and Power on Feb. 18 & 19. This event will be held at Habitat for Humanity's Housing Education Center, 1023 W. 14th St., today, Thursday, Feb. 18, and Friday, Feb. 19. This two-day workshop will educate us about our complete history, it's impact on our culture, and how we can end the "war on each other" through a true understanding of race, class, and power. For more information or to register, go to www.nbncommunity.org/upcoming-events , or call 336-602-2519.

Feb. 19 – 21 – Triad Home & Garden Show The Original Triad Home & Garden Show will be held Feb. 19 21 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building. This is the largest and longest running consumer show in this area with over 100 vendors. Event Hours are Feb. 19, 2 - 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 21, 12 – 4 p.m. Tickets Information: $8 at the door. Free parking is located at Gate 5

on Deacon Blvd. and is handicap accessible.

Feb. 19 – Rock the Ribbon concert Rock the Ribbon is a concert style event with six different bands including special guest, Al Yountz, will be held on Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at Ziggy’s, 170 W. 9th St. Robert Fleischman will be the event emcee. All door proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen Northwest NC in memory of Sherri Roberts Biallis and Joan Marie Barrett. For more information, contact Cathy Pighini at clpighini@ptmc.net or visit ziggyrock.net.

Feb. 20 – Health forum The Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will hold a public health forum 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 in the Education Building at the WinstonSalem Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane. Former Essence Magazine Executive Editor Tamara Jeffries will lead the forum.

Jeffries is assistant professor of Journalism and Media Studies at Bennett College for Women. She is also a contributing editor for Health magazine. The forum will include discussion on mental wellness among women and families of color. For more information contact Elizabeth Newton, at 336-784-6508.

Feb. 20 – Odd Fellow Cemetery work day The Friends of the Odd Fellows, along with volunteers from the Professional Grounds Management Society, will have a work day at the Odd Fellows Cemetery on Saturday, Feb. 20, beginning at 10 a.m.

Community volunteers are invited to come out and help with the ongoing work of removing weeds and cleaning grave sites at the cemetery. The entrance to the cemetery is located on Shorefair Drive between Senior Services and the Winston-Salem Police drivers training parking lot.

Feb. 20 – Celebrate WinstonSalem Islam Community The community is invited to Celebrate Sixty Years And Counting of the Winston-Salem Islam Community on Saturday, Feb 20, at the Delta Fine Arts Center. The program features the Healing Force, a delicious meal and recognition of three honorees. A review of the highlights of the growth of Winston Salem's Islamic Community will highlight the evening. The program starts at 5 p.m. Please contact Fleming El-Amin at 336-575-0895 for more information. He can also be reached at fleming07.fea@gmail.com.

Feb. 20 - First Aid for a Healthy Yard program The Forsyth Cooperative Extension office is offering a First Aid for a Healthy Yard program on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 2 – 4 p.m., at 1450 Fairchild Rd. Some topics will include plant selection, pest and invasive plant id/management, soil testing, and providing habitat. The first 20 to register will receive a free Yard Health First Aid kit! This workshop is sponsored by the Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Contact the Forsyth Cooperative Extension office to register for this program. For more information call 336-703-2850 or email coop-extregistration@forsyth.cc.

Deadline Feb. 20 - Forsyth County Democratic Party Gala The bi-annual Forsyth County Democratic Party Gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 27 at The Millennium Center, 101 W. 5th Street. Festivities begin with a VIP reception at Artworks Gallery on Trade Street at 6 p.m. and move to The Millennium Center at 7 p.m. Gene Nichol, distinguished law professor and director of the North Carolina Poverty Fund, is the keynote speaker. The Gala is an opportunity to mingle with elected officials, meet state and local candidates, and enjoy a special Millennium Center buffet dinner. Marlana Kirk and her swing dance company will add jump, jive and wail to make this a truly high-energy, exciting event.

The Gala is open to everyone and all ages. To purchase tickets, go to https:/secure.actblue/contribute/page/ 2016gala. Deadline for ticket purchase is February 20. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more info call: 847-909-3651.

Feb. 20 - A.H. Anderson Class of 1966 class reunion meeting The Anderson High School Class of 1966 will meet on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. at the home of Clyde Moore. For further information, you can call 336-761-0668 or 336-9716196.

Now through Feb. 21 American Heart Association

events The American Heart Association will hold several events in the Triad area in recognition of American Heart Health Month, part of the Go Red for Women’s Heart Health movement.

Beating Hearts Zumbathon with Novant Health, the Hispanic League and Macy’s from 6-9:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19 at the Village Inn Event Center, 6205 Ramada Drive, Clemmons; Red Bottom Shoes Wellness Fair and Luncheon with Red H.E.A.R.R.T, Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Benton Convention Center, 301 West Fifth St.; and Red Dress Tea from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, 3155 Maplewood Ave. For more information, call 336-542-4837 or email sarah.fedele@heart.org.

Feb. 22 – Small business seminar Micro Enterprise Loan Program of Winston Salem Forsyth County Inc., a non-profit corporation designed to create jobs by promoting self-sufficiency for small businesses in Forsyth County, will host another small business success seminar on Monday, Feb. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the East Winston Library.

This seminar is designed to help entrepreneurs/small businesses who are interested in starting a business become more profitable, find financing, marketing and proper structure of the business. The seminar is sponsored by The WellsFargo Foundation and The First Tennessee Bank Foundation. This seminar is free and open to the public, however, seating is limited. RSVP to Darryl Little at 722-9600.

Feb. 21 & 28 - Carolina Stars Basketball Spring Try-Outs Carolina Stars Basketball is having their Spring Competitive 2016 Tryouts on Feb. 21 for boys 5th, 6th, 7th, and 9th, and on Feb. 28 for girls 6th, 7th, and 8th at Westchester Country Day School, 2045 N. Old Greensboro Road, High Point. If you are interested in playing competitive Travel Basketball, please visit our website to fill out an intent to tryout form. All tryouts and open gym dates are now posted. For more information contact Coach Grier at 336-9910597 or go to www.carolinastarsbasketball.com.

Feb. 23 – AUSCS meeting Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AUSCS ) will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Polo Recreation Center, 1850 Polo Road, Winston-Salem from 78:30 p.m. "Students See Cracks in the Wall Separating Church and State" will be the topic at the meeting of the Triad Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

Ellis Brown, Marissa Siavelis, and Noah Washburn will provide insight into how local high-school students view hot-button issues. The moderator will be Leigh Humphrey, who teaches Advance Placement U.S. History at the Career Center.

Members of the public will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Beginning Feb. 25 - Workshop on living with chronic disease The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold the Living Healthy with Chronic Disease workshop from Feb. 25 – March 31, 1 – 3:30 p.m., at Peace Haven Baptist Church, 3384 York Road. Call 336748-0217 to register. Orientation and registration will be held on Feb. 25.

The workshop starts Thursday, March 3 and continues through April 7 from 1-3:30 p.m. Space is limited to the first 16 who register. You must preregister by calling 336-748-0217.

Deadline Feb. 26 - Applicants Sought for Community Appearance Commission Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke is accepting applications from citizens interested in filling a vacancy on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Community Appearance Commission. The vacancy must be filled by a person who has demonstrated special experience or education in a design field, such as architecture, landscape architecture, horticulture, land use planning, historic preservation, or a closely related field. Applicants must reside in the city limits. The Community Appearance Commission seeks to enhance and improve the visual quality and aesthetic character of Forsyth County and the city of WinstonSalem for the education, pleasure and enrichment of city and county residents; and to improve the community’s visual quality of life for generations to come. Interested candidates should contact the City Secretary’s office at 727-2224 or send an email to melaniej@cityofws.org. The application deadline is Feb. 26, 2016.

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Feb. 20 Black History Program on Saturday, Feb. 20 there will be the Black History Program at Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 2058 Dellabrook Road. For more, information contact the church at 336-777-1113.

Feb. 20 W.E.B. Du Bois lecture Baptist emmanuel Church’s annual W.e.B. Du Bois lecture will be on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. at the church, located at 1075 Shalimar Drive. Dr. Jaira J. Harrington will be the guest speaker. a continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. in 2015, Harrington joined Wake Forest University in the Department of Politics and international affairs and the anna Julia Cooper Center on Gender, Race and Harrington Politics in the South as a postdoctoral fellow. For more information, please contact the church office 336 788-7023. The Rev. Dr. John Mendez is the senior pastor of emmanuel.

Feb. 21 Gospel Music Concert The Big 4 alumni association of Forsyth inc. will hold a Gospel Music Concert featuring the renowned Big 4 Choir on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 1200 n. Trade St. The program will also include performances by Rizzen Mime and guest Praise Dancers and eric Martin. The choir is comprised of voices of anderson, atkins, Carver and Paisley High Schools along with family and friends who sang each year for the Big 4 reunion weekend. an offering will be collected to support the Big 4 alumni association’s community service. For information contact Beverly Williams at 336 776-1893.

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PHilaDelPHia — The U.S. Postal Service has kicked off the national observance of Black History Month with the dedication of a Forever stamp honoring preacher, activist and civic leader Richard allen for his inspirational life and profound contribution to american history.

The ceremony was held Feb. 2 at Mother Bethel african Methodist episcopal Church, founded by allen.

The stamp is the 39th in the Postal Service’s Black Heritage stamp series, which began in 1978 with a stamp honoring abolitionist Harriet Tubman. it coincides with the 200th anniversary of allen’s founding of the african Methodist episcopal (a.M.e.) Church, considered one of the most important institutions in african-american life, and allen’s election and consecration as a.M.e.’s first bishop.

other african-americans honored in the Black Heritage stamp series include Martin luther King,

Jr., Benjamin Banneker, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Mary Mcleod Bethune, langston Hughes, Thurgood Marshall, Paul Robeson, Marian anderson, Hattie McDaniel, ella Fitzgerald, John H. Johnson, Barbara Jordan and Shirley Chisholm.

“Richard allen was a man of boundless stature, courage and determination. The Postal Service is pleased to dedicate this special commemorative Forever stamp in his honor,” said Postal Service vice president, area operations — eastern area, Joshua D. Colin, who dedicated the stamp.

“Frederick Douglass and later Martin luther King Jr., both said that they were influenced by how Bishop allen seemed to channel a higher power to work through him to shepherd blacks through some of this country’s darkest days. i hope this stamp will inspire every american to learn more about this uplifting man,” See STAMP on B6

Feb. 21 ‘Awakening to Freedom’ The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hear the Rev. lisa Schwartz speak on “awakening to Freedom” at 9 a.m. and “our Time, our Vote” at 11 a.m. Sunday. at the 9:15 a.m Forum Cynthia Dodge will review “Ghettoside: a True Story of Murder in america” by Jill leovy. Find more information at uufws.org.

Feb. 21 132nd Church Anniversary new Hope aMe Zion Church in lewisville will be celebrating its 132nd Church anniversary on Feb. 21. The pastor of new Hope, Rev. Dairl l. Scott, Sr., will deliver the 11:00 a.m. message. The speaker for the 3:00 p.m. service will be Rev. Dr. Dwayne a.

Walker and his church family from little Rock aMe Zion Church in Charlotte, nC. everyone is invited to come and help celebrate this glorious occasion. For further information, please contact: Dianne Winphrie, president of the committee at 336-748-8234 or the church 336-945-9083.

Feb. 21 – Spirituals Concert in celebration of Black History Month, Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green St., will be hosting a Spirituals Concert on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. This concert will feature the Voices of God's Children community spirituals choir, Jazz vocalist Diana Tuffin, and the Green Street Church Choir. The concert will last one hour and there is no charge for the event, but a love offering will be taken to meet expenses. For more information, contact Rev. Kelly P. Carpenter at Green Street Church, 336-7228379.

Feb. 27 Love Tea Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 2058 Dellabrook road, will have a love Tea beginning at 6 p.m

Feb. 28 God’s Trombones Saints Home, St. andrews and St. James United Methodist Churches will present a laity production of James Weldon Johnson's “God's Trombones” on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 11:30 a.m. This worship experience is in tribute to and in honor of Mrs. Margaret epps (former First lady). The church is located at 1390 Thurmond St. Rev. Ronnie Roseboro is the pastor.

March 1 Social Justice Mission Trip to Cuba The Foreign Mission Department of Diggs Memorial United Holy Church is sponsoring a mission trip to Cuba from March 28 – april 1. Deadline to register is March 1. limited seating is available, so reserve a seat and make a deposit of $150 soon. For more information, contact Cassandra Tate at 336293-3097. additional deposit options are available at local Wells Fargo Bank branches. items on the itinerary include: Prophetic social justice round table discussion with Raul Suarez, Founder and Director of the Martin luther King Jr. Center in Havana Cuba; outreach opportunities in the inner cities and urban areas; round table discussion with the Cuba national Council of Churches; two nights of a Cuban & african-american Gospel concert tour; dinner theater, Cuban beaches and tourist adventures.

W-S Prep chorus joins Diggs Memorial to celebrate Black History The W-S Prep chorus sings Travis Green’s hit single “Intentional” and engages everyone in the audience.

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The mixed chorus from the Winston Salem Preparatory academy joined Diggs Memorial United Holy Church, 125 n. Graham ave., in its Black History Month celebration on Sunday, Feb. 14.

Winston-Salem Prep performed a number of songs from african hymns in the song’s native language, to modern Christian hits such as “intentional”

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Renee Matthews-Phifer says she likes to expose her students to many different genres of music from classical, gospel and of course, african music so they get a sense of where they come from. according to church secretary Pamela Rivers, the chorus connected with Diggs Memorial through Rev. annie Duck and lead Pastor lamonte Williams, who works within the school system. 2015 was the first year the school

performed at the church during Black History Month and did such a great job they were asked to return and perform this year as well.

The night started off with a skit based on First Corinthians performed by members of the church that showed the proper way to present communion and how some have abused the sacred ritual. This was followed by an interpretative dance by Kayla Smoot who also attends Winton Prep.

The chorus then took

the stage and performed a number of songs, one more powerful than the last. The pinnacle of the evening was the chorus’ rendition of Travis Greene’s smash hit “intentional” where emotion started to touch everyone, from members of the chorus to parents in the audience and even chorus director Ms. MatthewsPhifer. “it touched me because of everything i have been through in the last year and i know that He is an inten-

The Day of Atonement

Lesson Scripture: Leviticus 16:11-19 By the end of this lesson, we will *See how and why atonement was made in the rituals of the israelites *Understand that atonement will help us understand the personality and thoughts of God *Know that our sins are atoned for and no longer held against those who trust in Christ

Background: God’s laws are given to Moses directly. Moses is the mediator between God and His people israel. Moses’ position with God was higher than that of the high priest. Moses made a particular reverence when he approached God, per God’s instructions at Mt. Sinai, the then dwelling place where He met Moses. When the Tabernacle is built with precise details from God and priests and high priest are

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appointed, God gives directions to Moses as to their dress and how they should approach God in the holy of holies. The Elder importance of following God’s directions was Richard Wayne emphasized by the death Wood of aaron’s sons who approached God on their own without His instrucSunday tions to do so (vs10:1).

School Lesson The atonement at that time was specific to the priest and high priest. now in our lesson directions are given for atonement beyond the individual to the whole nation of israel.

Lesson: With the many laws God had given regarding clean and unclean, it was very likely that some people would become unclean without knowing it. Coming into the central sanctuary unclean would pollute the area and See Lesson on B6

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Customers may purchase the Richard Allen Forever stamp at usps.com/stamps, at the Postal Store usps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-7826724) and at Post Offices nationwide. A variety of stamps and collectibles are also available at ebay.com/stamps.

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trait of Allen, a detail from an 1876 print titled “Bishops of the A.M.E. Church” from the collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia.

Allen’s Life and Legacy

When Richard Allen (1760–1831) lamented the bitterness of slavery, he spoke from experience – but this remarkably resolute and industrious man purchased his own freedom in his twenties and became

thereby hinder God’s presence. So with the instructions being given in Leviticus 16, those who became unclean could through ritual become clean again. Of course the ritual had to be exact and precise according to God’s instructions through Moses to the priests and high priest. In order to perform this ritual, the priest had to approach God’s dwelling place and so they had to be clean themselves.

God’s presence required that they make clean or hallow the tabernacle.

Note there are essentially three steps here: 1. Cleanse the priest and his entire family (vs. 11-13), 2. Cleanse the tabernacle (vs. 15-16) and 3.

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one of the most important African-American leaders of his era.

After making a name for himself as a traveling minister throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Allen was asked to preach to his fellow African-Americans at a Methodist church in Philadelphia. He quickly rose to prominence as a civic leader, co-founding an organization to help African-American neighbors in need, rallying black Philadelphians to serve as aid workers during a yel-

Cleanse the altar before the people enter the central tabernacle (vs. 1819). All of this happened once a year for corporate Israel, but the offerings and sacrifices were a continual occurrence for individual sins. The instructions given here in Leviticus are precise and very detailed as God is perfect. God instructed Moses and Moses in turn instructed the priests and made it clear that God should always get the glory. The consequences of not following God’s directives in this case for the priest would be death.

For Your Consideration: What is the basis of believers being cleansed from their sins? Why did God employ a scapegoat? How is it possible for Jesus to save us com-

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tional God,” said Matthews-Phifer of why she was so emotional at the end of the performance. She went on to say that she was in a car accident last summer and was unable to start off the school year with her students. That really bothered her and her goal was to get better to make it back to her students as soon as possible. MatthewsPhifers’ son, who played percussion during the performance, thanked the students for all the love and well wishes they gave his mother and let them know how much they assisted in her recovery.

The evening concluded with a special gift presented to Matthews-Phifer from the church.

Diggs Memorial United Holy Church members perform a Communion skit during the church’s Black History Month celebration.

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low fever epidemic in 1793, and preparing the black community to defend the city during the War of 1812.

Eager to establish an independent AfricanAmerican church, Allen purchased an old blacksmith’s shop and moved it to land he owned at Sixth and Lombard Streets.

Bethel Church was dedicated in 1794 and soon attracted hundreds of members, but Allen spent years in conflict with white church leaders who sought

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Life’s Application: The rituals of atonement in the Old Testament point toward Jesus and the cross. Read Hebrews 10:17-20. We now have a great High Priest “over the house of God” (Heb 10:21). We know that our salvation was purchased by Christ with His death on the cross. And we are bold in the knowledge that Jesus now sits on the right hand of God making intercession for us (Heb. 1:3).

Just as Israel was unclean, so are we, but we can hold fast to our “hope” (Heb.10:23) in the Son of God. “We can do so without doubt or hesitation, for God is resolutely faithful to His promises to us.” (David C. Cook, Bible Lesson Commentary)

to assert their control. At one point, they tried to sell the building out from under him, but as a successful businessman, Allen was able to buy it back at auction. After a campaign that included sit-ins by AfricanAmericans and a judgment by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the congregation secured its independence. In 1816, Allen summoned other black Methodist leaders to Philadelphia, where together they founded the African Methodist Episcopal

(A.M.E.) Church, electing and consecrating Allen as its first bishop.

Today, Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church stands on the site where Allen converted that old blacksmith’s shop more than two centuries ago. The denomination he founded now boasts more than 2.5 million members. His life — a legacy of determination, uplift, charity and faith — remains an inspiration to all Americans.

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nearly 200 people came together Friday, Feb.10 to pay their last respects to rolland Greene, a former music teacher at Carver high School.

Greene, 82, died from injuries he sustained during a robbery in his home on Jackson Street in rural hall. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies say Green told them that two men had entered his home and demanded money, and when he refused, they assaulted him and proceeded to take his money. the primary autopsy showed that Greene suffered broken ribs and lacerations to his head. according to

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deputies, the suspects are still at large. a neighbor and close friend, rodney Davis, said Green was the type of person who would literally give you the shirt off his back. “We would spend hours together talking about all types of things,� said Davis. “he was a firm believer in supporting each other and working Greene together; he will truly be missed.� pastor of St. James Methodist Church, rev. Dr. paul F. perkins, said Greene was the type of person who had the ability to inspire others and get things done. Before his

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health began to fail him, perkins said during church board meetings when disagreements would arise, Green was the one who would control the situation. “i could always count on Mr. Greene to get thing done here around the church,� he continued. “When he spoke people really listened. he was a true asset to the St. James Family.�

During the funeral service Greene’s son, rolland Jr., said, “Dad always told us to stay away from the crazies,� he continued. “i hate that he couldn’t get away from them himself.�

Shown here are (L-R) WSSU Provost Dr. Brenda Allen, WSSU Chancellor Dr. Elwood Robinson, Bennett College President Dr. Rosalind Fuse-Hall and Bennett College Provost Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins

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GreenSBoro — a new agreement between Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Bennett College – both historically black institutions – is designed to help improve diversity in health care fields in north Carolina and across the nation. the graduate programs included in the agreement include health care administration, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation counseling, and the accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing. While Bennett College does not have programs in these fields, the private institution does offer majors in biology, chemistry, psychology, and social work – undergraduate degrees that offer a great fit for continued graduate work in health sciences. the agreement will offer one to three slots per program to Bennett students who meet the admissions criteria for enrolling in WSSU’s health science programs. Bennett and WSSU will work collaboratively in recruiting and enrolling high performing

students in the health science programs. “the goal of the agreement is to increase the number of africanamerican and other underrepresented minority groups in WSSU’s health sciences programs,� said peggy Valentine, dean of the School of health Sciences at WSSU. “Both institutions are committed to transformative academic experiences for graduate and professional programs and to promoting diversity in the health professions in north Carolina and nationally.� in north Carolina, only 10 percent of health care professionals are racial or ethnic minorities, although 30 percent of the state’s population is non-white. as part of its strategic plan for 2016-2021, WSSU will work toward correcting the imbalance. “Winston-Salem State University is a leader in producing health sciences graduates who come from underrepresented groups; however, we believe we can do better,� said Valentine, who noted that about 50 percent of the students currently enrolled in the university’s health sciences programs are racial or ethnic minorities. “this

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the boards of directors of the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks recently announced that the two organizations will merge effective July 1, 2016, with the possibility of eventually combining museum operations into a single, larger building in downtown WinstonSalem. the merger unites two fiscally sound organizations with complementary missions, engaged boards, and strong fundraising track records. By combining resources, the new organization has the opportunity to reduce costs, offer better visitor access, expand educational programming and better pursue a combined mission: “inspiring wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning in our children and community through interactive play and discovery.� “SciWorks, founded more than 50 years ago in reynolda Village as the

nature Science Center, has been a popular attraction for multiple generations of visitors,â€? said SciWorks executive Director paul Kortenaar. “Similarly, the Children’s Museum has served a generation of families well since it opened more than a decade ago. however, the SciWorks building is in a somewhat inconvenient location for much of the city and will require a substantial investment for repairs and improvements, and the Children’s Museum is in need of more space. together, our two museums are prepared to serve a new generation from a site that is centrally located and easily accessible.â€? “the new organization will expand on both museums’ commitment to developing exhibits and programs that provide authentic educational experiences grounded in research-based pedagogy,â€? said Children’s Museum executive Director elizabeth Dampier.Â

program will not only increase the diversity of our student body, but also offer Bennett College students more opportunities to pursue the careers they desire.�

Bennett College students graduating in May will be the first to be recruited by WSSU.

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Editor’s Note: Stephanie Nixa won the Macy’s Go Red Total Makeover event at Macy’s at Hanes Mall on Feb. 6.

As part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement, Macy’s awarded Nixa a $500 gift card. She was selected by the American Heart Association because she has made significant hearthealthy choices in her life and is making herself over from inside, and now, outside.

I want to tell you about a woman that I used to k n o w.

S h e grew up in a loving a n d caring Nixa home, but at some point in her childhood, she started to feel “less than” or not good enough. this woman was a very quiet and shy child. She struggled in school (mostly in math) and she struggled with her self-confidence.

When, she was 16, her grandfather died and she became depressed. She no longer had a passion for dancing (which she had loved since she was five years old). She was no longer interested in swimming. She started to feed her pain with food. She would sneak food from the kitchen to her bedroom. her self-esteem and selfconfidence continued to plummet because of being teased and bullied in school.

When she was 19, she went away to college. She tried to change her bad habits - eating for comfort or eating because she was bored, sad, lonely, happy, or excited. She wanted to make some changes, but she was so ashamed of how bad things had gotten that she hid in her dorm room when she wasn't in class. time after time, she vowed to make changes - eat better, exercise, and take better care of herself. time after time she would fail, because the self-doubt would kick in, reminding her that she would never be good enough.

Until one day, at 36 years old, she found herself single, alone, unhappy, and depressed – and topping the scales at 315 pounds. the truth is, I used to be that woman! But everything changed for me on april 6, 2013. My best friend caroline asked me to join her for the “Move It and lose It Buddy challenge” with personal trainer april hartsook. this wasn't going to be easy because there were many years of self-hate to repair. the reality of it was, if change didn’t happen soon, I would probably die an early death. the “Move It and lose It Buddy challenge” met on Saturday mornings at a park in Winston-Salem.

My first thought upon meeting april: “What in the world has caroline gotten me into?” april was tough and she pushed us beyond our comfort zone, but she loves us all and wants us to live a life of health and wellness. her trademark is “Want Different Do Different™.

If you want something different in life, you have to do something different.

your way hasn't worked, so try someone else’s way.”

I returned to our workouts week after week.

During the third week april asked us to give up one thing. the thing I decided to give up was all soft drinks. I was a Diet Dr. pepper junkie. I learned that the artificial sweeteners in diet soda can actually cause you to gain weight and cause other health related problems.

So, I cut it cold turkey, not realizing that I would experience some intense withdrawals - I ended up with a two-day migraine. april convinced me that I could complete a beginner triathlon. She believed in me and loved me when I wasn't capable of loving myself. While I was training and the miles increased, I learned how strong I really am. When I first started running, I couldn't even run a mile. But I was now running 5…6…7…8…9…

10…miles and on December 6, 2014 I ran 13.1 miles with my coach!

It was an amazing experience! the biggest lesson that I learned that day was that I am responsible for where I go from here -nobody else, not my mom, dad, brother, friends, students, co-workers, fellow warriors, or my coach. to date I have lost over 100 pounds, but I have gained so much more. My self-confidence has increased and I have met a remarkable group of women that support me (ah WarrIorS). I have learned to establish boundaries. I do not allow others to bully, belittle, talk down to, or make me feel “less than.” I now stand up for myself. For the first time in my life I am happy, I feel incredible, and I believe that I am worth the time, money, and energy spent to bring out the amazing woman and WarrIor that I am becoming.

In January 2015 I was selected to be one of the Go red Women for the american heart association for Forsyth county. I have not suffered any heart-related diseases, but this journey is all about prevention for me. I was at risk for heart disease because of my weight and my lifestyle. I also have a history of heart disease in my family, along with diabetes.

I have been looking for a way to share my story and inspire others to take back their life and do different and I am looking forward to sharing my journey.

“Want Different Do Different” isn't about a trainer, a coach, or an exercise program. april’s movement teaches you about yoU. If you want what I have, you have to do what I did. Did it “click” on the first day? Was it easy? no. Were were times when I wanted to qut? yeS. With the love, support, and tools that april has given me and the love and support of fellow ah Warriors, I know that I can accomplish anything I desire. Do Different has brought out the real me that was hiding inside. this is a me that believes in myself, a me that is proud of the hurdles that I have overcome, a me that has a positive outlook on life, a me that is excited about life and what the future holds.

I enjoy sharing my story and my journey with others. I hope that I am inspiring others to take back their lives and start living a heart healthy life.

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M/WBE BID NOTICES M/WBE BID NOTICES Invitation to Bid

Hall is currently soliciting quotes from certified NCDOA HUB MBE/WBE and NCDOT DBE/WBE/MBE subcontractors and suppliers to bid the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission South Fork Improvements Program Project Contract No. 2, Winston-Salem N.C.

Sub-Contracting Opportunities as follows: Survey, Clearing & Grubbing, Erosion Control, Seeding & Mulching, Rock Excavation, Bypass Pumping, Material Hauling, Manhole Coatings, Builder Supplies/Materials: Pipe, Fittings, Manholes, Manhole Linings, Aggregates, Armorflex, and Concrete Quotes are due by: Wednesday February 24, 2016 @ 7:00 A.M. Hall Contracting will break down or combine elements of work into economically feasible units to facilitate minority participation. We offer quick pay agreements and policies to enable minority contractors and suppliers to meet cash-flow demands.

If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, and insurance or joint pay agreements please contact us, and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance. Hall Contracting is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms if appropriate. Please contact our Chief Estimator Barron Thiessen to discuss any questions or negotiations concerning this project.

The plans and specifications can be viewed or obtained at the follow locations: Viewed at Hall Contracting’s Office at 6415 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC 28269 Viewed at office of City/County Purchasing Dept., Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main St., Winston-Salem, N.C. (336) 727-2983 Viewed at iSqFt online plan room, project number 2607717 Purchase at Hazen and Sawyer (Lisa Thomas) at (704) 357-3150 If bidding please check the appropriate box and e-mail your response back to Johnny Meador at jmeador@hallcontracting.com Date of Notice: 2/11/2016 The Chronicle February 18, 2016 ATTENTION

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Smith-Rowe, LLC, 639 Old US 52 South, Mount Airy, NC 27030 will be bidding the South Fork Sewer Improvements Contract No. 2 project, let by the Winston-Salem Forsyth City/County Purchasing Department, bid opening February 24, 2016.

We are interested in your quotations for clearing, erosion control, temporary silt fence, hauling, and seeding & mulching.

If you would like to schedule a pre-bid conference to discuss the proposed project please call 336/789-8221. You may call in your quotes to our Mount Airy office at 336/789-8221, fax 336/789-6807, or email Bryan Reece at bryan@smithrowe.com .

The Chronicle February 18, 2016 Legal Advertisement Solicitation for Bids

Layne Heavy Civil (LHC) is actively seeking qualified Minority and WomenOwned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) for construction of the Kerners Mill Force Main project for the City/County Utility Commission in Winston-Salem, NC bidding Tuesday, March 1, 2016 @ 2:00 pm.

Subcontract and supplier opportunities include preconstruction audio/video survey; land surveying; temporary erosion and sediment control; clearing and grubbing; jack and bores; tunneling; seeding and sodding; cast-in-place concrete; precast concrete; ready-mix concrete; fencing; asphalt pavement replacement; painting, aggregates; mechanical; trucking; and pipe supplies and appurtenances. Plans and specifications will be made available upon request. Quick pay agreements may be available to qualified subcontractors and suppliers. Inquiries and quotations may be submitted to LHC (770) 969-4040 or faxed to (770) 969-4363. All bids must be submitted by close of business on February 29, 2016.

The Chronicle February 18, 2016 Yadkin Valley Paving Inc. Is requesting bids from certified MBE/WBE Firms on the Winston-Salem , Resurfacing contract #3A, BIDDING ON 2-25-2016 At 2:00 p.m.

We are soliciting sub-contractors bids for hauling, stripping, milling, and various other trades. Bid documents may be reviewed at our office at 121 Cloverleaf Drive Winston-Salem N.C. 27103 Please contact Mr. Todd Ferguson @(336) 7657900 no later than noon February, 24 2016 any interested bidders are urged to contact Yadkin Valley Paving, Inc.to discuss policies re-guarding further assistance to qualified bidders where appropriate.

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CARL ROSE & SONS, INC. IS SOLICITING, MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO FURNISH QUOTATION FOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWING NC DOT PROJECT:

Bid Date: February 25, 2016

Project: Yadkin County Contract number: DK00184 TYPE WORK: Milling, patching, resurfacing, shoulder econstruction, and pavement markings.

Plans and proposals are available at 217 Asphalt Trail, Elkin, NC 28621 and online at NCDOT website. Interested firms can contact Dale Rose, Dean Rose or Joel Greene for information and assistance. We may be available to assist interested M/W/DBEs in obtaining any required insurance, bonding, letter of credit, equipment, supplies, materials, and any other related assistance that may be required by these contracts. Contact by phone: 336835-7506, fax: 336-835-2501, mailing address: PO Box 786 Elkin, NC 28621 or email: carlrosepaving@yahoo.com. Please have quote into our office February 24 by 4:00 PM. The Chronicle February 18, 2016

Sharpe Brothers is requesting bids from certified M/WBE firms on two city of Winston Salem Resurfacing Bond Contracts 3A and 3B. The project consists of Milling, Surfacing treatment, asphalt paving, striping and traffic control for multiple streets around Winston Salem.

Both Projects will start approx. April 1, 2016 and with an end date at the end of August of 2016. We are soliciting subcontractor bids for Trucking Hourly rates for asphalt and Milling, Milling, Striping (thermoplastic), & Traffic control materials for this project. Project bids Feb 25.

If interested please contract Kenny Alston, by phone 336-235-2756 or email Kenny.alston@sharpebrosvg.com.

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LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: MACAYLA HAIGLER DOB: 04-24-02 14 J 273

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: “Jose” Last Name Unknown – putative father of the juvenile AKA John Doe

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

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to adjudicate Dependency is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 5th day of February, 2016

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

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator CTA, of the Estate of Margaret McGill Samuels, also known as Margaret M. Samuels, Margaret McGill Brown, Margaret M. Brown and Margaret Brown, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Margaret McGill Samuels also known as, Margaret M. Samuels, Margaret McGill Brown, Margaret M. Brown and Margaret Brown, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P.O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27120-0802, on or before the 4th day of May 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 4th day of February 2016.

SAMUEL ERIC BROWN ADMINISTRATOR CTA OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET MCGILL SAMUELS ALSO KNOWN AS MARGARET M. SAMUELS, MARGARET MCGILL BROWN, MARGARET M. BROWN AND MARGARET BROWN

The Chronicle February 4, 11, 18 and February 25, 2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYTH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION 13 JT 142

IN THE MATTER OF:

ADAM MICHAEL GOINS DOB: 11-01-05

TO: John Doe – biological father of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights 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 Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 11th day of February, 2016 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101

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A primary election will be held on March 15, 2016 in Forsyth County to vote on the candidates for the offices of Democratic Presidential Preference and the Republican Presidential Preference and the Libertarian Presidential Preference; to nominate Candidates for US Senate (1 Seat); US House of Representatives 5th District (1 Seat), 12th District (1 Seat); North Carolina Governor (1 Seat); Lieutenant Governor (1 Seat); North Carolina Attorney General (1 Seat); North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture (1 Seat); North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance (1 Seat); North Carolina Commissioner of Labor (1 Seat); North Carolina Secretary of State (1 Seat); North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction (1 Seat); North Carolina Treasurer (1 Seat); State Senate – District 31 (1 Seat); Forsyth County Board of Commissioners – District B (3 Seats); Forsyth County Register of Deeds (1 Seat); Winston Salem City Council – Northeast Ward (1 Seat); Winston Salem City Council – Northwest Ward (1 Seat); Winston Salem City Council – South Ward (1 Seat).

Oversees the planning functions of the Community Development Department and helps shape and guide the community to achieve its visions of being a high quality community within the Triad, while maintaining its small town atmosphere.

Involved in all aspects of the community’s land use, transportation, parks and recreation, downtown, infrastructure and redevelopment planning. Provides support, technical advice, verbal/graphic presentations to Community Appearance Commission, Planning Board and other community based organizations. Acts as technical advisor/liaison to other departments and surrounding municipality planning offices. Works with citizens and public officials on planning projects. Analyzes plans and makes recommendations related to the physical, social and economic development of the community and its neighborhoods. Performs complex research and makes demographic projections; prepares general or detailed design studies. Prepares staff reports for Planning Board and Board of Alderman consideration. Represents Planning Board and Community Development Department at public meetings. Provides and presents analyses and recommendations to Planning Board and Board of Alderman. MIN QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Master's Degree in planning or related field and four years of professional planning experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires AICP Certification or the ability to obtain within 2 years of hire date. HIRING RANGE: $46,934 - $58,198 Deadline: 5pm, Mon, 02/29/16. The Town offers a progressive pay plan and competitive benefits. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must complete Town of Kernersville Application which may be obtained from www.toknc.com or Town Hall (336)9920306, 134 E. Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM Mon. - Fri. EEO Employer.

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION FORSYTH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Most voters will be asked to present acceptable photo identification when presenting to vote in person at the polls, with exceptions for voters who are unable to obtain acceptable photo identification, have a religious objection to being photographed, or are victims of a natural disaster. The acceptable forms of photo identification are a NC Driver’s License or DMV-issued Identification Card (expired up to four years), US Passport or Passport Card (unexpired), Military ID Card or Veterans Affairs ID Card (unexpired, if there is an expiration date), and certain Tribal Enrollment Cards. VOTERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ONE OF THESE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION MAY STILL VOTE IF THEIR INABILITY IS DUE TO A REASONABLE IMPEDIMENT such as a lost or stolen ID, lack of transportation, illness or disability, a lack of proper documents, work schedule, and others.

These voters may vote a provisional ballot after completing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and providing an alternate form of identification or the last four digits of their social security number and their date of birth. Acceptable alternate forms of identification for voters who complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration include their voter registration card or a current utility bill, paycheck, government check, bank statement, or other government document bearing the voter’s name and current address. Alternative voting options are available for voters who do not present acceptable photo identification for a reason other than a reasonable impediment to obtaining one. Voters who use curbside voting may also present one of the alternative forms of identification described above. No identification is required to vote an absentee ballot by mail. Free Identification Cards for registered voters are available from the NC DMV. For assistance with obtaining acceptable photo identification for voting or for more information on exceptions and alternative voting options, contact the NC State Board of Elections voter outreach team toll-free at 1-866-522-4723 or visit www.VoterID.nc.gov.

Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. One-stop early voting places may be obtained by calling the Forsyth County Board of Elections or viewed on our web site, www.fcvotes.com. Canvass Day will be held in the Forsyth County Board of Elections office on March 22, 2016

Absentee ballots are allowed. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made on a State Board of Elections Absentee Request Form, available at the Forsyth County Board of Elections office and at all one-stop early voting sites, and received in the Forsyth County Board of Elections office or any one-stop early voting site by 5:00 p.m. on March 08, 2016. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Forsyth County Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2016 or postmarked on March 15, 2016.

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Photos on the cover all pertain to Winston-Salem. Starting at the top clockwise are: the old Lafayette Theatre for AfricanAmericans only; the ceremony of the historic marker for the Easton neighborhood; bus drivers with the old Safe Bus Company and the Sunday school room at the historic St. Philips Moravian Church.

These photos have been taken by Chronicle staff members, except the Safe Bus drivers photo was provided by the New Winston Museum.

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Winston-Salem is rich in Black History. For hundreds of years, African-American institutions, businesses and schools thrived despite obstacles. Residents describe fun times even during the era of segregation.

“Back in the day (prior to the 1950s), the [East Winston] neighborhood was a solid foundation of many people. It was a protected enclave, where ‘colored’ persons, then ‘Negro’ (with capital N), then ‘black people,’ had a sense of pride, industry, entrepreneurship, and expectations – even though ‘opportunity’ was limited,” writes Linda Dark, assistant archivist with the Society for the Study of Afro-American History in WinstonSalem and Forsyth County.

In this 2016 Black History Month special section, The Chronicle offers people’s insights into living in the city as an African-American during segregation and discussion about what’s in store for the future. This issue also features some notable African-Americans you might not have known about.

We hope you will continue to learn about Black History after February ends.

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Faith, education uphold Winston-Salem’s African-American legacy

Most of the houses were shotguns, an architectural style from West Africa. Shotgun houses were built close together and can be attributed to the kinship found in African- American communities.

Photo courtesy of Society for the Study of Afro-American History

BY CHERYL STREETER HARRY SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Editor’s Note: Cheryl Streeter Harry, author and director of African American programming at Old Salem Museums & Gardens, presented “Winston-Salem’s American Legacy” on Feb. 17 at Carver School Road Library in Winston-Salem. She wrote the following article for The Chronicle.

How do we identify “legacy” in the African-American community? Who are we and what do we possess today because of the lives of the men and women who lived here 50 to 150 years ago? The first place I like to look is at what remains in the landscape. We can surmise that faith and education are two major strongholds in AfricanAmerican legacy.

Our oldest congregation, St. Philips Moravian Church, is coming up on its 197th anniversary, and Slater Industrial Academy, now Winston-Salem State University, turns 124-years old this year. What does that say about us as a community?

If we only looked at these two institutions, we can find out more about ourselves than we could have imagined.

Let’s take education from the vantage point of “social property.”

In 1945, Winston-Salem State held its first homecoming parade and the instruments for the first college band

were purchased through a fundraiser by the Alumni Association. Seventy years later the parades are stronger than ever. We attend because it’s exciting, however, if we look at the root cause, we’ll see that it’s built on a sense of pride.

What was it like for factory workers and educators, who at that time, probably lived next door to each other or within hollering distance, to share in the pride of seeing these shiny new instruments parading down the street in full grandeur? That pride is so deeply rooted in our consciousness that it has almost become innate.

And, what can we say about the Big 4? The alumni associations of the four former all-black high schools – Paisley, Atkins, Carver and Anderson – combined the annual reunions in 1995 and begin celebrating their high school years together. Their school pride is so deeply rooted that they took a step and formally organized as the Big 4 Alumni Association of Forsyth County to ensure some inkling of perpetuity.

The black church is undeniably the epicenter of African-American legacy. It’s our heritage. It’s where the enslaved met at the end of a hard week’s work and about the only place they could go and not have to be watched.

In addition to the church being a place to have our spiritual needs met (working out your soul salvation), it remains the leading institution in the causes for social justice. Down through the years, the church has taken the leadership role in social, political and economic issues

and empowered its membership to make educated decisions and radical changes in their lives and communities.

The church can be credited for many of the gains that African-Americans have obtained, particularly during Reconstruction,and when they challenged the Jim Crow laws and during the Civil Rights Movement.

Many feel that the church has lost its power, and is no longer relevant to social change. But when people want to get a message to the black community, they come to the black church. The church has and will continue to be a major cultural institution.

As we think about legacy lost, we must take a look at the sense of community within our neighborhoods. The earliest planned African-American neighborhood was Happy Hill. In May 1872, the Moravian Church laid out streets and lots on the former Schuman Plantation to be sold to freed slaves for home ownership at the asking price of $10. Each lot was 100 feet wide and 200 feet long. The Moravians named the area Liberia. However, the freedmen called the neighborhood Happy Hill, and it has retained that name today.

Black neighborhoods grew during the late 1890s due to the tobacco factories in Winston. Columbian Heights was founded in 1891. Columbian Heights was home to middle class blacks and was comprised of the Slater Industrial School, leading black businesses, churches and See Legacy on 5

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In 1945 the Winston-Salem State Teachers College (now WSSU) Alumni Association took total control of the Homecoming plans. Among the activities was a gala parade. The instruments for the first college band were purchased through a fundraiser by the Alumni Association. Pictured from left to right are drum major Romie Avery and drum majorettes Mary O’Neil, Ann Reynolds, Ruby Watson and Margie Wells.

Photo courtesy of Winston-Salem State University Archives - C.G. O'Kelly Library

Below, members of the Cosmopolitan Club, a student organization at Winston-Salem Teachers College, ride in a horse-drawn wagon during the 1945 parade.

Photo courtesy of Winston-Salem State University Archives - C.G. O'Kelly Library

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How do we identify “legacy” in the African-American community?”

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better homes.

Happy Hill was a small settlement of tobacco workers, laborers and domestic workers. A number of blacks lived in Waughtown, a community adjacent to Happy Hill.

Other neighborhoods included Depot Street, Boston Cottages, Skyland Park, Dreamland Park, Alta Vista, The Pond and Reynoldstown.

Within these communities were various businesses, including stores that sold groceries, barber shops, tailors, dry cleaners, physicians, beauty shops, etc. Urban renewal shattered many of the bonds and close knit relationships

that existed in some of these African-American neighborhoods.

Separated from friends and longing to rekindle the memories of the past, neighborhood reunions began springing up around the city during the 1990s. The Pond Reunion, the Boston Round-up, Belews Street and Vicinity and Happy Hill Reunion were among the first.

Former residents used to gather in parks in the old neighborhoods and spread picnics and reminisce of the good old days – when men and women dressed in their finest for church, when baths were taken in foot tubs, going to corner store to get a pop (soda), and going to the movies at the Lincoln and Lafayette Theatres.

Due to the aging of the organizers, the reunions are either now non-existent or dwindling in attendance.

Today you hear so many people talking about the way that it was.

But can that bond be reclaimed?

If it’s left up to Ray Robinson it will. Ray is a young professional. I met him at a Pan-Hellenic -sponsored event on “The State of the black Family.” Ray grew up on Carver School Road. When he and his fiancée, Glasher Shealey get married this summer, he’s giving up his home in the suburbs and moving back to that community.

Robinson feels a responsibility to make Black communities better and feels he has to live there to help make it happen.

What legacy will we leave for future generations?

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James Connor recalls his time as a Safe Bus driver at an event held at the New Winston Museum in February.

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Priscilla Stephens, the first female Safe Bus driver, recalls her experience.

Former drivers recount experiences at historic Safe Bus Co. of Winston-Salem

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Tina Carson-Wilkins makes a presentation on Safe Bus history.

The history of the black-owned Safe Bus Company, which served East Winston and ultimately the entire city, was remembered at the New Winston Museum on Thursday, Feb. 11.

The Safe Bus Company operated from 1926 to 1972, when it was purchased by the City of Winston-Salem and became the Winston-Salem Transit Authority, (WSTA) The black-owned bus company was a source of pride in the local AfricanAmerican community and beyond, causing it to be featured in magazines like Ebony and Jet. Because of Safe Bus, AfricaAmericans in Winston-Salem didn't have to sit in the back of the bus during segregation.

WSTA Marketing Director Tina Carson Wilkins, gave a presentation on the history of the Safe Bus Company based on a thesis she did on the company's history.

"It's the history that should have been

told, but never was," she said.

In the 1920s there were dozens of jitneys, or small buses, competing against each other in the black neighborhoods of East Winston. Though jitneys were profitable businesses, the City got a number of complaints from citizens about them driving unsafely and stealing each other's fares. Mayor Thomas Barber informed the drivers to work together or stop operating.

In 1926, a group of them got together to form the Safe Bus Company.

At first, the buses had to park at an owner's house, but the company would grow substantially, so that changed. By 1935, it had a fleet of 42 buses and by 1940, the company had a three-story headquarters, which included a grocery store, beauty shop and other businesses on its first floor.

At first, Safe Bus was restricted by segregation, with many parts of town it couldn't drive in, but it eventually outlasted its competition that was serving the rest of the city, City Coach. By 1968, Safe Bus served the entire city. Some white people were

Photos by Todd Luck

resistant to the change and Safe Bus lost 40 percent of those who rode City Coach.

Safe Bus started to lose money after that and in 1972, was purchased by the City.

Two former bus drivers shared their stories of working for Safe Bus. Priscilla Stephens, who became the first female driver for Safe Bus in 1966, said it was work she really enjoyed. She said her fellow drivers were very supportive. They were already used to working under a woman, since Mary Burns became the company's first female president in 1959.

Stephens was trained in one day by Clark Campbell, the longtime bus driver that the downtown bus station is now named after.

She went on to drive for RJ Reynolds Tobacco and Greyhound Bus Lines before retiring in 2012.

She could still recall the different routes and diffident vehicles she drove.

She was asked about a former City Coach bus called Big Timber, which she described as an "awful long" bus that resembled a freight car, and was known for being difficult to drive.

"I didn't have no problem with it; I just had to start stopping in time," she said.

James Connor was a veteran returning from the Vietnam War when he was hired in 1967 by Safe Bus. He said he had a whole three days training before becoming a driver (WSTA drivers currently receive eight weeks of training). He retired from WSTA in 2004.

Even when Safe Bus only covered the black parts of town, drivers would sometimes get white passengers, Connor recalled. Since Safe Bus would run later than City Coach, buses that ran near white neighborhoods were sometimes used by white people. He remembered one white lady who was unsure about where to sit.

"She asked me 'Do I have to go to the back of the bus?' and I said "No, lady, sit in any vacant seat," but one of the other drivers said he would've told the lady 'Yes!'" said Connor.

The panel was held in conjunction with New Winston Museum's exhibit, "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," which is on display through May 2016.

Happy Hill lives up to it’s name

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Happy Hill Park holds activities, including a reunion of new and old residents.

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BY VERNOLA PURVIS JACKSON SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

I can remember as a young child the many years of living and “growing up” in Happy Hill Gardens. We lived at 502 Powell Street.

My brothers, sisters and I spent a lot of days sitting and playing on the porch with our neighborhood friends. Some of them lived on Mock, Gill, Mint, Mumford and Alder Streets. We would walk to Diggs

Elementary and Anderson High School (Columbia Heights area) during those days many years ago.

Sometimes we would go to the park (Happy Hill Gardens Recreation Center) to swing on the swings, slide down the slides and play on the playgrounds. During Easter, the park held huge community Easter egg hunts. There was always something fun to do and we walked everywhere together.

We could pay a bus fare and ride the

safe bus (Safe Bus Company) to downtown or other places in the city and that was exciting too! Downtown had stores such as Kress, Woolworth, Mother and Daughter, Anchor, Arcade and Butler Shoe Store. We did a lot of shopping in those stores in downtown Winston-Salem.

Grocery shopping was done at the Food Fair, across the bridge over Salem Creek or we could walk up Waughtown to the Winn Dixie or the A&P. Royal Cake Company sold oatmeal cakes for a small

price, and the Holsum Bakery always had breads and cakes. Parents would buy appliances from Ed Kelly’s. Almost everything we needed was nearby in our neighborhood. We had stores owned by neighbors, in their own houses, in which we could buy loose cookies, candy, sodas and snacks for pennies or small change.

I will cherish the parts of my life that I lived in Happy Hill Gardens. It’s a memorable part of my history.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

It is nearly impossible to tell the history of Winston-Salem without mentioning the contributions of African-Americans.

An organization in the city is designed to document the history of the AfricanAmerican community.

The Society for the Study of AfroAmerican History (SSAAH) offers a look back on the contributions of local AfricanAmericans and the impact their presence had on shaping the city.

During a recent event sponsored by the Forsyth County Genealogical Society (FCGS), members of the community got the chance to learn about the SSAAH and how African- Americans have helped mold the city into what it is today.

FCGS President Terri Tharailkill said she invited SSAAH to make a presentation because it is important that residents learn

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about the contributions of AfricanAmericans to the city and the state of North Carolina.

“The history of African-Americans in this city is deeply rooted in hard work and determination,” she said. “I felt it was important that members of the community learn more about the hard work that went into transforming this city.”

During the event at the Reynolda Manor Library, SSAAH Director Linda Dark discussed what life was like for African-Americans in the early 20th century. While discussing black communities like Reynoldstown, Happy Hill and a host of others, Dark also displayed original photos from The Big 4 high schools – Anderson, Atkins, Carver and Parkland – which represent the only high schools African-American students could attend because of segregation.

Linda Dark from the Society for the Study of Afro-American History discusses the importance of preserving historical information on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Reynolda Manor Branch Library.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

Dark said although they have accumulated a lot of historic photos and documents over the years, they are still looking to add to the collection. She also encouraged people to visit the SSAAH office located inside the New Winston Museum at 713 Marshall St SW to look at the archives.

“We have received a number of donations over the years, but we are still looking to grow,” said Dark. “We have to make sure this information is available for the younger generations coming up.”

To volunteer or schedule a time to see the archives, call Linda Dark at 336-7652284.

“The history of African-Americans in this city is deeply rooted in hard work and determination.”

–Terri Tharailkill, FCGS president

People look at photos and records from the Society for the Study of Afro-American History following a presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

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Photos by Mayeesa Mitchell

A mural featuring East Ward landmarks and notable residents was unveiled Nov. 11, 2015.

The mural, located on the side of the 14th Street Discount store, features historical locations and local legends from the East Ward.

BY LINDA DARK SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Looking back at East Winston

For those born after segregation in the South, as well as those who moved to Winston-Salem from other locations, there may be a mistaken perception of traditional and historical “black neighborhoods.” I was a child of these neighborhoods, born and raised in this segregated Twin City. This is a look back at “East Winston,” as we called it.

Back in the day (prior to the 1950s), the neighborhood was a solid foundation of many people. It was a protected enclave, where “colored” persons, then “Negro” (with a capital N), then “black people,” had a sense of pride, industry, entrepreneur-ship, and expectations – even though “opportunity” was limited. It was a time when young people were warned: “You must be a credit to your race,” “Don’t embarrass us in public,” or, “You are no better or worse than anyone else.”

The community could not be painted with one brush.

But everyone knew we had to work together to improve our lot.

What some of the mainstream population did not realize was that we had just about every service that a thriving

community needed. In 1936, after years of intense negotiation, Kate B. Reynolds Hospital was opened for blacks becoming a training site for medical personnel nationwide. We had our doctors, lawyers (eventually a judge), library (the Malloy-Jordan Branch), churches, a Catholic primary and high school/boarding school, instructional cosmetology and business schools, cab companies, trained embalmers/funeral homes, a heating-oil distribution company, brick-masons/construction companies, insurance companies, cafes, grocery stores, movie theaters, barbers and pharmacists, policemen and bail bondsmen. Scales Bonding opened in 1924 with Walter Long, an early detective, assisting.

We had our own schools (separate but unequal in books, equipment, facilities and labs; however, NOT our teachers). Our teachers were excellent, in both academic preparation, and in “caring” for students. They cared; so they PUSHED. One significant accomplishment: Winston was home to the only black-owned/operated bus transportation system in the country – The Safe Bus Company (forerunner of WSTA). This was the only time I remembered witnessing black folk working together cooperatively, for the common good, for they recognized there was a common

barrier affecting all of us.

The African proverb was in effect, even if no one actually spoke it: “It takes a village to raise a child.” So, children were raised, watched, protected, and yes, disciplined, by the village: parents, grandparents, neighbors, church members, aunts, uncles – without fanfare, without argument, without discord, without rudeness.

Most children grew up to become educated, productive citizens.

Unfortunately, with integration, the close ties to the fabric of the community began to unravel as business customers moved away, schools closed, students were transferred, and the turbulence of the mid-1960s and 1970s arrived.

Perhaps we have come full circle now, to finally understand that the “village” must be reconstructed, to get back to that joint cooperation and excellence that once bound us into a diverse collaborative neighborhood “family.”

Linda Dark is the assistant archivist with the Society for the Study of Afro-American History in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

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BY NORMA CORLEY SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

It was the best of times and the worst of times!

High school generated a dichotomy of emotions and memories for me. What I recall most vividly about going to Parkland Senior High in the fall of 1966 is that I was attending a school that shared a name with the hospital where President John F. Kennedy was taken after he was shot. Pres. Kennedy was an icon to me …a smart man with charisma and strong family support. I felt connected somehow.

Still, I was disappointed that I didn’t get to go to Gray High School, mainly because of its beautiful campus. All those trees and stately buildings - at least they seemed so to me - had really impressed me.

I had no generational connection to either school.

Because of segregation, blacks could not attend Gray High, and Parkland was new, just opening. I had casual relationships with my classmates from Hill Junior High where I was the first black and the only black for a while.

There was no contact with classmates after school hours, so there was no chance to develop lasting friendships. I felt as though I was without a country … caught in the middle of black culture and white culture, not really fitting in anywhere. A former teacher told me that I always looked like a “deer caught in headlights.”

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When I arrived at Parkland and found a number of black students there, I was surprised! It was a novelty to me. We had athletic stars from Atkins High School - I mean really famous people like James Webster and Ed Joyner. I had at least 12 blacks in my class alone! It was a unique experience. Ever since first grade, I had attended white schools. I was building relationships from the ground up with everyone. I felt as though I was walking a tightrope without a safety net.

I joined several organizations – the French Club, the marching and concert bands, Girls Athletic Association, and others. I was the first black inducted into the National Honor Society, later elected historian. I was voted into the Top 20, participated in all the girls’ sports (the only black female to do so), and wrote the school’s Alma Mater. I felt alone, surrounded by hundreds of people. It was surreal, but I was proud to be a MUSTANG! It took a while, but I was being invited to go to some of my white classmates’ homes. And since I was taking an Advanced Placement course at Reynolds High School, some of my white classmates were providing ME with transportation.

“The times, they were a-changing!”

Oh, Dear Alma Mater May God His blessings give to Thee.

Thy task is to help us

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Norma Corley’s picture from high school yearbook.

And be our guide eternally.

We praise thy hallowed halls Thy widespread fame.

In love, with heads held high, We praise thy name.

Oh, Dear Parkland High School May God His blessing give to thee.

Oh, Dear Alma Mater, For thee our proudest banners wave.

We march all together To make us steadfast, true, and brave.

A focal point you are, A beacon ray; To lead us ever on Our forward way.

Oh, Dear Parkland High School, For thee our proudest banners wave!

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101-year-old recalls Reynoldstown days

BY ADELINE RICHARDSON HODGE SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

I enjoyed the article about Reynoldstown. (in The Chronicle on Nov. 19, 2015) I saw, in the news, the unveiling of the historical marker for Reynoldstown.

My father worked at R.J. Reynolds in the chewing tobacco department. He applied for a house as soon as they were finished and we became one of the first black families to move into Reynoldstown.

Our address was 901 Baltimore Street. That was the one street for blacks. The sidewalk was paved and the street was covered with cinderblocks. A board fence separated the street for blacks from other streets.

My sister Rachel and I used to peep through the cracks to see what games the white children were playing. We could hear them having fun but could not fully see them.

So we enjoyed watching them through the fence cracks.

Baltimore Street dead ended at 10th Street on the

north and a stream of water on the south. We called it the “the branch;” people walked across a little foot bridge to catch the Fifth St. Street Car to go downtown.

My mother did laundry work for several white families that lived in the white section. She washed and ironed for them at our house and carried them back at the end of the week. That way, she could stay at home with us.

Hodge One family she worked for was the Gilley family. Mrs. Gilley was special to us. She gave us lots of clothes when her children outgrew them. Some of the other black families that moved in later were the Perrys, Ashes, Covingtons, Daniels and the Shaws.

I believe that the street name was changed from

Baltimore Street and I’m not sure what the new name is.

I don’t get out much anymore. It may be called Jackson Avenue, I’m not sure. Being 101 years old, I enjoy thinking about the old days. Enough memories for now. Hope to write you again.

Brief bio

Public School- Columbia Heights High School Diploma graduated 1930. Winston-Salem Teachers College, B.S, Graduated 1942, Starr Stenographic School, 1945, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Master’s degree graduated 1960.

Occupation- Retired School Teacher, Stokes County School System Church Affiliation- Member of Shiloh Baptist Church since 1927.

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Dr. Corey D.B. Walker discusses the historical significance of the Black Masonic Movement on Saturday, Feb. 6 inside the James A. Gary Jr. Auditorium at the Old Salem Visitors Center.

History they didn’t teach you in school

Freemasonry impacts African-American History before church

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

When discussing African-American history, the Black Masonic Movement is often overlooked. While many credit the church for being the place where free and enslaved blacks went to discuss their social and economic issues, according to Winston-Salem State University Dean of College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Corey D.B. Walker, black Masonic organizations provided that venue well before blacks were allowed to attend church.

“Even before the church, African-American Freemasonry was the first nationwide organization to form multiple chapters.” said Walker. “A lot of people don’t know that, but the Black Masonic Movement had a huge impact on African-American history.”

During a lecture-style discussion held in the James A. Gray Jr. Auditorium at the Old Salem Visitors Center on Saturday, Feb. 6 Walker discussed the movement and its

Citizens listen closely as Dr. Corey D.B. Walker, author of “A Noble Fight: African-American Freemasonry and the Struggle for Democracy in America,” discusses the importance of the Black Masonic Movement.

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significance to African-American history. He also talked about his book, “A Noble Fight: African American Freemasonry and the Struggle for Democracy in America,” and why he felt it was important to document some of the history of the organization.

“I came across minute books from a group AfricanAmerican Masons in Charlottesville, Virginia, and I became more interested in the impact they had on society,” Walker said.

Walker said the minute books he obtained while in graduate school opened up an entire world of how African-Americans were negotiating democracy by utilizing the symbols, culture and ideas of Freemasonry. After studying the minutes, Walker realized, “Freemasonry was one way citizens were making sense of democracy at the everyday level.

“More importantly,” he continued, “they were using radical ideas of the enlightenment, liberty and equality to educate the community, not just here in America but on the global level as well.”

According to Walker, during the early 18th century blacks could be found in lodges in Paris, Russia, throughout Northern Europe, and even in New York as early as 1730. Walker said, “Well before the great New York riots of 1740 there were groups of African-Americans styling and presenting themselves as Freemasons.”

Walker went on to mention that those who were

involved in the movement began to rethink how AfricanAmericans were being treated and utilized. He said today African-Americans must follow in their footsteps and take advantage of the opportunity they have to improve the quality of life in our communities.

“We have to revise African-American history,” he said. “We must revise how we think fundamentally about American democracy; this is the story that these Freemasons tell us.

“We must move not only with commodities, but with ideas as well. That’s the Prince Hall way.” The Prince Hall Masons are the oldest and largest group of Masons of African origin in the world. Today there are 40 Grand Lodges of Prince Hall Freemasonry in the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, and Liberia. These Grand Lodges preside over more than 5,000 lodges. Following a brief question and answer session, Cheryl Harry, director of African-American programs at Old Salem, said Walker’s lecture was just the first of many programs they plan to host that will discuss the Black Masonic Movement and African-American history.

“We are delighted to have Dr. Walker with us here today, but this is just the beginning,” she continued. “We want to keep this conversation going and bring new conversations to the table.”

Guide helps parents, children discuss racism Black Histor y Month 2016

FROM BLACKNEWS.COM SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

ATLANTA, Ga. — In the book, “The Answers: A Parent’s Guide to Discussing Racism with Children,” parents gain effective tools to help them have the race talk with their kids. The best way to teach adults how to do anything is by using critical thinking.

The author, Troya Bishop, is an activist in Atlanta and the executive director for Parental Empowerment Institute (PEI).

Troya explains that as an advocate for parents and an educator, she is often asked questions regarding how to talk to children about racism. With the social climate in America becoming increasingly volatile and hostile towards African-American youth, she decided to put the strategies in a book.

“At PEI, I serve parents from different ethnic groups and they all care deeply about what is going on in America right now. But helping them to have an appropriate conversation can be difficult when their perspective of history is incorrect,” says Bishop. She continued to explain that she wants to make sure parents understand what is going on in our nation in the context of what has happened in the past.

Bishop insists that you cannot separate where we have been as a nation, from where we are. She uses a unique approach to frame this discussion about racism.

Bishop frames the book discussion with two underlying components of racism: poverty and oppression.

Oppressed and impoverished people have responded to oppression and poverty in ways that are consistent, regardless of ethnic group and geographical location. The psychological nature of human response to social constructs (i.e. oppression, poverty, etc.) has been consistent for thousands of years.

She poses a question that stumps most people of all ethnic groups in America: Have black/African-American people responded to oppression in ways similar to other oppressed people in the world?

Because most people cannot readily answer this question, this book grabs and holds the attention of all parents, guardians, and community members.

The author explains that she raises the points of poverty and oppression because

the topic of racism in America is often approached in the framework of what’s wrong with black people, or what black people should be doing is …

Bishop rejects that approach, which she says dehumanizes African-Americans.

She believes the delicate subject should be approached from the lens of humanity and with humility, not superiority or arrogance.

When making comparisons to assess progress or to determine future outcomes, most people will agree that a fair comparison should be made. Whether comparing fruit - apples to apples or a student’s test scores, a first grader to a first grader - we must make sure that we are comparing things or subjects that are alike. In this work, she insists that we compare AfricanAmericans only to other ethnic groups who have historically been subjected to poverty and oppression.

So where does that leave us? You have to read the book and the workbook to find out. She gives outstanding perspective, practical strategies, and purposeful conversation that leave parents with all of the tools and strategies they need to confidently navigatethe race talk with their children.

“The Answers: A Parent’s Guide to Discussing Racism with Children” concludes with interviews of 16 AfricanAmerican men. They share what they teach their children about racism, and how racism has impacted their lives. The companion workbook goes deeper to help parents discover what they believe, and why they believe it.

About Troya Bishop Bishop is well known in the social justice community and is regarded as a fierce fighter and advocate for social causes. As a graduate of Howard University (B.S.) and Tennessee State University (M.Ed.), she has extensive experience in long-term strategic planning with various civil and human rights campaigns.

About PEI PEI is a valuable community resource in Metro Atlanta that provides parents with strategies to advocate, educate, and fundraise for their children.

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Solomon Carter Fuller

Mary Jane Patterson

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Floyd B. McKissick

Walter Moses Burton

Celebrating our North Carolina neighbors who achieved firsts COMPILED BY AMANDA JONES AND JUDIE HOLCOMB-PACK FOR THE CHRONICLE

Many African-American trailblazers can be linked to North Carolina, including:

*Arnold Hamilton Maloney (1888-1955), the first African-American professor of pharmacology in the United States. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in theology from the General Theological Seminary and a master’s degree from Columbia University. He graduated from the University School of Medicine in 1925 with a medical degree. He discovered an antidote for barbiturate overdose, and helped establish St. Augustine College in Raleigh as a college for black youth. *Leonidas Berry (1902-1995) invented the gastroscope and endoscopic procedures.

He was born in Woodsdale and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Wilberforce University and a second Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Chicago. He received his medical dgcree from Rush Medical College of the University of Chicago.

*Mary Jane Patterson (1840-1894) was the first African-American woman to receive a bachelor’s degree. She was born in Raleigh and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Oberlin College. She taught at the Institute for Colored Youths in

Philadelphia and later taught in Washington, D.C., at the Preparatory High School for Colored Youths. In 1871, she became the first black principal of the newly founded Preparatory High School for Negroes.

*Floyd B. McKissick (1922-1991), with the help of well-known attorney Thurgood Marshall, entered the University of North Carolina Law School at Chapel Hill, becoming its first African-American to receive a law degree, in 1951. McKissick, born in Asheville, received his bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University. (Marshall would later become the first black U.S. Supreme Court Justice.)

*Walter Moses Burton (1829-1913), was born into slavery in North Carolina. After the Civil War, his former owner sold Burton several large plots of land, making him one of the wealthiest and most influential blacks in Fort Bend County, Texas. In 1869, he was elected the first black sheriff in the United States and became the tax collector of Fort Bend. In 1873 he campaigned for and won a seat in the Texas Senate, where he served for seven years. *Solomon Carter Fuller (1888-1955), the first black psychiatrist who pioneered studies of Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Liberia. In 1889, Fuller migrated to the United States to attend Livingstone College in Salisbury, then attended Long Island College Medical School and completed his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine in 1897.

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*Winston-Salem: Pam Grier was born in Winston-Salem in 1949, but left some time later to pursue fortune and fame in Hollywood. Her big screen debut was at the age of 22 as one of several sexy inmates in the 1971 film, “Big Doll House.” More films followed, including her breakthrough role as the title character in “Coffy” in 1973, followed by “Foxy Brown,” the definitive film of the “Blaxploitation” genre. In the 1980s she broke into mainstream blockbusters with roles opposite Paul Newman in “Fort Apache,” and Steven Seagal in “Above the Law.” She has appeared in several television series, and in 1997 appeared in the Quentin Tarantino film, “Jackie Brown.”

*Henderson: Ben E. King was born Benjamin Earl Nelson in 1938 in Henderson. He is best remembered as a member of the R&B vocal group The Drifters, writing and recording such hits as “Spanish Harlem (co-written with Phil Spector),” “Stand By Me,” and many others. King was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Drifters. He passed away in 2015.

*Rocky Mount: Sugar Ray Leonard was born Charles Leonard in 1956. He won the National Golden Gloves in 1973 and in 1974 was crowned the national Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) champion. He continued to win matches, including three National Golden Gloves, two AAU championships and the 1975 Pan American title. At the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada, he won the gold medal in the light-welterweight division, followed by the World Boxing Council’s welterweight title in 1979. He is active in philanthropy through the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation.

*Rocky Mount: Thelonious Monk.

Born in 1917, Monk dropped out of school at the age of 17 to pursue his music career.

In 1941, Monk began working at Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem, where he joined the house band and helped develop the school of jazz known as bebop. His first known

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recording was made in 1944 when he worked as a member of Coleman Hawkin’s quartet. In 1957, the Thelonious Monk Quartet, which included another North Carolinian, John Coltrane, began performing regularly at the Five Spot in New York. In 1962, he was given a contract with Columbia Records. In 1964, he became one of four jazz musicians ever to make the cover of Time magazine. He passed away in 1982.

*Black Mountain: Roberta Flack was born in 1937 and began taking piano lessons at a very early age. She received a music scholarship to Howard University and later recorded such hits as “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face,” and “Where Is The Love.” She has won several Grammys over the course of her career.

*Hamlet: John Coltrane was born in 1926 and by the tender age of 13, he was already playing the saxophone. He studied music for a short time at the Granoff Studios and the Ornstein School of Music, but was called to serve in World War II. He served a year in the Navy Band in Hawaii, then in 1949, he signed on with the band led by Dizzy Gillespie. In 1960 he formed the John Coltrane Quartet and produced some of jazz music’s most enduring albums including “Giant Steps” and “My Favorite Things.” In 1992 Coltrane received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Coltrane died in 1967 and in 1995 the United States Postal Service recognized him with a commemorative stamp. *Greensboro: Loretta Lynch was born in 1959 in Greensboro, and grew up in Durham. She later attended Harvard, graduating from Harvard Law School in 1984. She was a prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney team of New York’s Eastern District and in 1994 became chief of the Long Island Office. She was later appointed top assistant to U..S. Attorney Zachary Carter. On April 23, 2015, Lynch was confirmed as U.S. Attorney General, the first African-American woman to hold that position, which she continues to serve in today.

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St. Philips Moravian Church still survives

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

Above is the historic old church of St. Philips Moravian Church in Winston-Salem. St. Philips, which was organized in 1822 by a mostly slave population in Old Salem, is one of the oldest black congregations in the United States. The church moved to its current location at 3002 Bon Air Ave. N.E. in 1967, but still worships at the Old Salem location at 913 S. Church St. on fifth Sundays of a given month and special occasions.

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Book honors African-Americans from the past Black Histor y Month 2016

SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

PORTLAND, Ore. – There have been millions of individuals in the past who have made a difference in their communities. Unfortunately, most of these stories have never been accounted for. Because of

“Lift Ev’ry Voice” is meant to teach of fascinating individuals, learn from their influence, inspire others to live a life of impact.”

this, Lillian Whitlow decided to write a book to bring honor to specific individuals who have made a difference in the African-American community.

In Whitlow’s book “Lift Ev’ry Voice,” she writes short biographies of several African-Americans in history who have helped influence the black community through their gifts of music, sports, art, literary work and politics.

“I wrote my book because I believe it will help educators in the school systems to better educate children about black history,” Whitlow said.

“Lift Ev’ry Voice” does not attempt to present all African-Americans who have made a specific difference in their communities, but rather bring to light a small collection of stories that are meant to inspire the readers.

Even though the book is written about African-Americans, Whitlow hopes that every culture and race will be inspired through these personal stories.

“There are so many individuals who have made a difference in this world and it is my hope to have their stories touch thousands of lives,” Whitlow said.

“Lift Ev’ry Voice” is meant to teach of fascinating individuals, learn from their influence, inspire others to live a life of impact, and lastly, share stories of people who have not been acknowledged for their influence.

“Lift Ev’ry Voice” By: Lillian Whitlow ISBN: 978-1-4990-6312-7 Available in softcover, hardcover, ebook Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Xlibris

Lillian M. Whitlow is a retired educator working for over 33 years. After retirement, she became president and cofounder of the Maya Angelou Writer’s guild. Whitlow recently wrote “Lift Ev’ry Voice,” an anthology that consists of short biographies of African-Americans from the past who have made a difference in their communities. Whitlow currently resides in Oregon and enjoys spending time with her three children.

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Black history? They made m it!

In 1951, eight men in Winston-Salem m became the first professional black firefighters to serve in North Carolina since the start of the Jim Crow era.

Ralph Black, Willie Carter, Lester Erv vin, John Ford, Robert Grier, John Meredith, edith George Penn, enn and Roi Thom mas broke a color barrier, and their success spurred other North Carolina cities to hire black firefighters, too.

One of them – Lester Ervin – would continue to break barriers at every stage g of his careerr, culminating g with his appointment as North Carolina’s first black b fire chief.

During Black History Month, the city of Winston-Salem salutes these trailblazers in the fire service for their role o in making Black history.

Learn more about their story.

Watch “Engine Four: The story of North Carolina’s first integrated firehouse,” showing this month on WSTV: Time Warner Cable channel 13 or 74.3 and AT&T UVERSE channel 99

JOIN THE CITY FOR THESE BLA ACK CK K HISTOR RY MONTH EVENTS Public Safety Black History Month Celebratio on, Sunday, February 21, 3 p.m m., Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampt ampton Drive Black History Month Showcase of Song, Saturrday, February 27, Noon, Old Salem Visitor ’s Center, 900 Old Salem Roa ad.