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local schools honor the life of the late Stuart Scott

On an electric evening in front of a capacity crowd, Stephen Scott and Taelor Olivia Scott represented the Scott Family during the 2015 induction into the R J Reynolds Hall of Fame of Stuart Scott.

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Daughter, brother help Reynolds, Mt. Tabor

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The late Stuart Scott, a longtime eSPn personality, was inducted into the hall of Fame at reynolds high School on Friday with his family members accepting the honor for the "SportsCenter" anchor. The induction happened at half time of the reynolds versus Mt. Tabor game at reynolds Gymnasium. Scott, a Chicago native who grew up in Winston-Salem, attended ninth and tenth grades at Mt. Tabor and graduated from reynolds. Scott’s daughter, Taelor, and brother, Stephen, took to the court as Scott was inducted. Taelor Scott, who is attending Barnard College in new york, said there has been many tributes and kind words since her father lost his life to cancer, including from President Barack obama, who said, ”over the years, he entertained us, and in the end, he inspired us – with courage and love.” “he meant quite a lot to lots of people,” said Taelor Scott, one of

Members of the Winston-Salem Branch of the naaCP are preparing to get on the bus to participate in the ninth annual historic Thousands on Jones Street (hKoJ) People’s assembly in raleigh. and they are encouraging others to join them. This year’s assembly has been dubbed the Moral March on raleigh. Participants are expected to convene downtown on Saturday (Feb. 14) at 9 a.m across from the raleigh Memorial auditorium for a pre-rally before marching to the state Capitol at 10 a.m. The local branch held a press conference Tuesday Feb. 3 at emmanuel Baptist Church to tout its support of the assembly, an initiative of the n.C. naaCP. “hKoJ is a people’s assembly that is addressing our needs in the community. it’s not just an african-american agenda, but it’s a human agenda. it’s about human rights and our ability to live in a community with voting rights education, and with medical needs, poverty and hunger taken care of. There are so many laws that have prevented that across the state,” said Daphne holmes-Johnson, a representative of the state and local branches. “To move our state forward these are issues that we need to address to continue being progressive.” an hKoJ coalition was created to fight for equal rights across the state. The group has compiled a 14-point People’s agenda that denounces bills that have or will be introduced in republican-led General assembly. These bills deal with everything from education equality, labor rights and voting rights to health care and equal protection. The agenda suggests alternate actions to fix such issues. See NAACP on A2

One of the special Stuart Scott shirts from Friday night's game.

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Scott’s two daughters. She said she knew the reynolds tribute would have a special place in his heart, as she remembered fond stories about his formative years there, listening to old school music, wearing knitted sweaters and playing on the football team. She remembers a different, private side of Scott: how funny he could be and how he would sing in the car. “it’s devastating because he won’t get to see the things i go through, and what was amazing about having him as a father was, he was proud of everything i did,” she said. Stephen Scott, who currently lives in raleigh and attended reynolds, graduated a few years ahead of Stuart

Scott. he said Stuart was a genuine person who uplifted those around him. he said Scott was a tremendous football player in high school but when physical injuries prevented him from playing in college, he devoted himself to being a broadcaster. it wasn’t always an easy path. While doing interviews at different stations his senior year, Scott was told by one person that he would never make it in the industry. Stuart Scott said his brother used that as motivation to become the best he could be in his profession. he would land a job at Wral in raleigh and two other stations in the South, before he began working at eSPn in 1993.

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Rev. Alvin E. Carlyle, pastor of Exodus United Baptist Church, speaks at the press conference held by local NAACP leaders in the area.

Community continues discussion on race disparities

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The institute for Dismantling racism (iDr) wants to have candid and authentic conversations about race and racial inequalities. That conversation began Feb. 3 in Green Street United Methodist Church’s sanctuary, where the agency held its first community discussion. according to rev. Willard Bass, iDr executive director, the recent events in Ferguson, Mo. and Staten island, n.y. has brought about the need to have public and open conversations about social justice and what people can do to decrease these

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instances. he credited The Chronicle’s Publisher ernie Pitt and the newspaper’s annual Martin luther King Jr. Breakfast for getting him to think about where the city, state and nation stands on racism. “he challenged the community to begin to have dialogue about this. i have taken him up on that challenge and felt like it would be good for us to take this opportunity,” he told the audience. Bass said that it’s not just about having a conversation with leaders in the community b See Disparities on A2

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“I don’t think he started out wanting to be famous, he just wanted to be good,” said Stephen Scott. The Hall of Fame induction, which also included the induction of Zach Bacon and Don Flow and was planned before Scott’s death, wasn’t the only honor for Scott. Both Mt Tabor and Reynolds also sold “Stu Strong” wrists bands, which include Scott’s signature “Boo-Yah” phrase, to raise money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, named after the late NC State Basketball Coach Jim Valvano, who also lost his life to cancer. “I’m just real proud of what the students at the two schools have done, even though we’re rivals, we pulled together for a common cause to honor Stuart Scott and generate some cash for a good cause. We feel that’s a good way to honor him,” said Reynolds Principal Pat Olsen. Shirts, donated by Hanes Brand, in the colors of each (yellow shirts for

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Holmes-Johnson said a big crowd at the rally and march will send a message to legislators. Winston-Salem NAACP President S. Wayne Patterson agreed, saying high numbers would also bolster the N.C. NAACP legal challenge of laws legislators pushed through creating voter identification and the elimination of same-day voting. The federal suit is expected to be heard in WinstonSalem. “We have to have a good showing from Winston-Salem. We are trying to get every one out to ride the bus,” Patterson

Reynolds and dark blue for Mt. Tabor fans) were also given out. They feature art of Scott by Reynolds student Allen Corpening, and a line Scott said as he accepted his Jimmy V. Perseverance Award at ESPN’s ESPY Awards last July, when he said dying from cancer isn’t losing to the disease. “Beat Cancer, by how you live, why you live and the manner in which you live,” said Scott, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2007. Specialized stickers for each school, with the same words, were also given out and worn proudly in the stands. Students in the front row even used the stickers to put letters on each of their shirts, spelling out “BOO-YAH!” as they stood together. Stephen Scott said his brother absolutely lived up to his own words, living a life far bigger than his cancer. “He beat it,” said Stephen Scott.

said. “Everyone will be watching Winston-Salem because of the upcoming federal voting trial.” Rev. Dr. Marcus Barr, executive director for the local branch, said participation from young adults is essential. Students from Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University are already signed up to take part. “It’s important for the community to be enlightened about these events, and we want to strengthen and empower them,” Barr said. “We are bringing the youth and colleges on board because we want them to have a voice in what’s going on as well. It’s important for them to be able to stand up for

'Get On the Bus'

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, is sponsoring a bus to the Moral March on Raleigh and HkonJ People's Assembly on Saturday, Feb. 14. The bus will depart from the church at 7 a.m. There will be a 9 a.m. pre-rally gathering. The march starts at 10 a.m. To reserve a seat, RSVP as soon as possible to Linda at 336870-2168 or Dot at 336-414-1278.

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by assisting them through the paper’s reporting, even though the industry has had a rough few years. “I believe the biggest hurdle will be overcoming the obstacles newspapers face in general regarding drops in circulation and audience engagement,” Rogers said. She likens her challenge of navigating the waters of a different facet of the industry to former Winston-Salem State University’s Chancellor Donald Reaves’ challenge, calling it a capstone in her career. “I believe I am in the same position that former WSSU Chancellor Donald Reaves was in when he became chancellor in 2007. He told me, ‘I always said that I would like to lead an HBCU.’ This job was kind of the capstone in higher education for him, he said, because it called on all of his skills over the previous several decades. brought with me the things that I learned.’ I always said that I would like to lead a black newspaper. I feel that I have brought with me the things that I have learned in more than three decades of professional journalism.” She has worked as a reporter, editor, copy editor and designer in different areas of the newsroom, including metro news, business and features. Her last newspaper post was at the South Bend Tribune in Indiana, where she was in charge of the SBT24/7 news desk, an online-based news channel that specialized in breaking news. She has worked at award-winning newspapers and with

award-winning reporters in Southern and Midwestern states. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism along with completing Northwestern University’s Advanced Executive program, which teaches management skills. In 2006, she was named a McCormick Fellow, allowing her to receive hands-on management training in her field. While Rogers said that it’s hard for her to determine what changes she would bring to the paper, she is doing an assessment on what would be needed to better serve the community. “The community can expect professionalism and some ways of looking at issues that might not have been looked at before. Although everyone might not agree with what we say or do in The Chronicle, I will strive for fairness and accuracy,” she said. Chronicle Publisher Ernie Pitt called Rogers a “seasoned professional” who has an understanding of how community journalism works. “She has a feel for the obscure and a solid commitment to covering the issues and concerns of our community. She will deal with the tough issues, including complicated political and governmental issues,” Pitt said. “I think the community will be pleasantly surprised at her writing skills and the perspectives that she brings to her new job. I’m excited to have her and am looking forward to her tenure.” Readers can reach Rogers at 336-722-8624 ext. 106 or news@wschronicle.com.

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ut that it is just as important to try to come up with an idea to change the disparities that may be discussed. “If we are going to talk about racism, then we need to have a vision, that gives us something to hope for and something to live for,” Bass said. Panelist for the event included Cindy Gordineer, president and CEO of United Way of Forsyth County; Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines; Forsyth County Commissioner Walter Marshall; Dr. Barbee Oakes, assistant provost for Diversity and Inclusion at Wake Forest University; Forsyth County Manager Dudley Watts and Dean Corey D.B. Walker, from Winston-Salem State University’s College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education. The panelist were asked what their vision of the city looks like and what obstacles were in the way. Walker said that the future of the city should be built on hospitality and how those who are different are welcomed. “Entering into a conversation is risk-filled for the possibility of being transformed. It is these such moments that communities have the opportunity to transform one person at a time,” Walker said. “The city of the future will be open to all of the diversity of humanity. I would think that the future of the city would be grounded in a deep ethic of hospitality. That requires the city to transform from the ethical disposition.” Oakes said that she is used to working with those tough issues as the assistant provost for Diversity and Inclusion at WFU. She said that she would like to be able to make sure that the school children have access to the technology in the area. “We have such a two-tier system in education. We are going to have to get in there and fix a lot of what’s broken,” she said. “It’s still probably one of the biggest barriers to providing equal opportunities in this city. Our kids are educated at different standards so they are not graduating from high school to the degree that they should.” Marshall said that he would eliminate the use of ZIP codes. “It determines what type of job you get, what type of services you get or whether or not a grocery store or restaurant comes to your community, and the value of your property,” he said. “It would need to be the first thing that would have to happen to make sure the issue of where you live is irrelevant.” He also said that race is a big issue in the country as well, which in turn impacts economics and politics. Due to white people typically having more money, they have more of a say so in the political and economic arena. “White preference and white privilege. A lot of people still believe in the value of their skin and will use it to their advantage no matter what,” he said. “It shouldn’t be that way.” The group would like to make the discussions a con-

Forsyth County Manager Dudley Watts speaks as Dr. Barbee Oakes, assistant provost for Diversity and Inclusion at Wake Forest University, looks on.

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tinuous thing for the city. For more information on IDR, soon to be known as the Freedom Tree IDR, visit https://www.facebook.com/IDRNC.

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news reports sent shockwaves throughout the community of historically black colleges and universities (hBCU) tuesday afternoon, feb. 10, upon the news that S.C. house want to shut down South Carolina State University, based in orangeburg, S.C. Jeremy turnage of WiS-tV in Columbia reported that legislators began what could be prolonged battle to reign in and clean up the fiscal slate at S.C. State. the battle began just after 1 p.m. tuesday when , the house Ways and t Means Subcommittee on higher education voted 3 to 1 to shut the doors of the university beginning on July 1, 2015. turnage repots that the school would be closed for fiscal year 2015-2016 and reopen in 2017. During that time, a Blue ribbon Committee would start the university from scratch after firing, dismissing and terminating everyone from the Board of trustees to regular university employees. the state of South Carolina would also be on the hook for all the university's debts and loans. as for students, the plan would help them relocate to other schools in the state if they maintained a 2.5 Gpa. if the plan passes the proviso Subcommittee, it would then head to the full house Ways and Means Committee next week. the issue is being monitored close to home in Winston-Salem. WinstonSalem State University is a state-supported hBCU. the S.C. legislature is

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controlled by republicans just as the north Carolina legislature is. there has been concern that the n.C. legislature would close elizabeth City State University. in South Carolina, turnage reported that S.C. State released a short statement on its facebook page, vowing to mobilize school supporters to help "kill the measure." turnage reported that higher education Subcommittee Chairman rep. Jim Merrill said the vote is the house's way of saying they still have not seen a definitive plan from the university about how to deal with their monetary troubles. “it may go through because of the level of frustration," Merrill said. " Most of the presentations we heard from State were just unacceptable. they weren't taking it seriously.” the proviso then went to the Subcommittee on provisos, who voted in favor of carrying over debate on the plan until the house adjourned on Wednesday. But subcommittee members did take several minutes to debate the measure and add at least one amendment from rep. Chip limehouse that would dismiss each member of the Board of trustees but allow the university to continue operating. Meanwhile, Gov. nikki haley's office said: “SC State's leadership has been unable to provide straight answers on the condition of the schools finances for months, something she finds totally unacceptable.”

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The Carl H. Russell, Sr. Community Center will present the third annual Black History Program on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 3-5 p.m. There will be speakers, good entertainment and food. Anyone who want to know about what is happening in the community and how to help people adapt to make a change for the positive is welcome to attend. If you are interested in in being a part of the program call Ben Piggott at 336-727-2580.

Library programs

The Carver School Road Branch Library plans several programs for Black History Month. The theme for 2015 is “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture.” On Monday, Feb. 16 at 3:30 p.m., Dr. Corey D.B. Walker of Winston Salem State University will present “Critical Literacy: Hip Hop, Youth and Culture in the 21st Century.” Walker is Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education and John W. and Anna Hodgin Hanes Professor of the Humanities. Previously, he served as chairman of the Department of Africana Studies at Brown University. With “Flex Your Rights Walker “on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. teens can learn tips when dealing with law enforcement. Also, “Betcha can’t Eat Just One! A History of the Potato Chip: A Savory Story for Black History” will be offered. On Monday, Feb. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Kendra T. Davis will present “Bridging The Gap:Understanding Our Communities’ Cultures.” Davis, trainer, professional development coach and empowerment specialist, is a 1999 and 2009 graduate of Winston-Salem State University. She Davis earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology (1999) and a Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (2009). Davis is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree at Apex School of Theology where she will obtain a Doctor of Ministry degree in Biblical Studies. Davis works full time with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, where she serves as a general instructor and professional training coordinator.

For more information on these programs, call the Carver School Road Branch Library at 336-703-2910.

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Charlie Sifford, first black on PGA Tour, dies at 92

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Charlie Sifford, who only wanted a chance to play and broke the color barrier in golf as the first black PGA Tour member, died Tuesday night (Feb. 2), the PGA of America said. Sifford, who recently had suffered a stroke, was 92. PGA of America President Derek Sprague called Sifford an uncommon and faithful servant. “His love of golf, despite many barriers in his path, strengthened him as he became a beacon for diversity in our game,” Sprague said. By his courage, Dr. Sifford inspired others to follow their dreams. Golf was fortunate to have had this exceptional American in our midst.'' A proud man who endured racial taunts and threats, Sifford set modest goals and achieved more than he imagined. Sifford challenged the Caucasian-only clause and the PGA rescinded it in 1961. He won the Greater Hartford Open in 1967 and the Los Angeles Open in 1969. He also won the 1975 Senior PGA Championship, five years before the Champions Tour was created. His career was fully recognized in 2004 when he became the first black inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Last November, President Barack Obama presented him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer are the only other golfers who received that honor. Charlie won tournaments, but more important, he broke a barrier,'' Nicklaus once said. I think what Charlie Sifford has brought to his game has been monumental. The one goal that eluded him was a chance to play in the Masters, which did not invite its first black player until Lee Elder in 1975. Sifford remained bitter, though the pain was eased when Tiger Woods won the first of his four green jackets in 1997. Woods often has said he would not have played golf if not for Sifford and other black pioneers. “It's not an exaggeration to say that without Charlie, and the other pioneers who fought to play, I may not be playing golf,” Woods said in an email to The Associated Press late last year. “My pop likely wouldn't have picked up the sport, and maybe I wouldn't have either.” The road was never easy. Sifford was born on June 22, 1922, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He worked as a caddie and dominated the all-black United Golfers Association, winning five straight national

titles. He longed to play against the best players, only to run into the same barriers that Teddy Rhodes

and Bill Spiller faced -- the Caucasian-only clause. In his autobiography, Just Let Me Play, Sifford told of meeting Jackie Robinson in California about the time Robinson was trying to break the color barrier in baseball. “He asked me if I was a quitter,” Sifford wrote, I told him no. He said, If you're not a quitter, you're probably going to experience some things that will make you want to quit.” During the 1952 Phoenix Open, one of the few events that blacks could play in, Sifford found human feces in the cup when he got to the first green. He received death threats over the phone at the 1961 Greater Greensboro Open and

heard racial slurs as he walked the fairways. He finished fourth, and didn't quit. He was beloved by some of golf's biggest stars, including Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. During his induction ceremony, Sifford told of his first meeting with Palmer. They were playing in the 1955 Canadian Open and Sifford opened with a 63 to lead Palmer by one shot. He recalled Palmer standing in front of the scoreboard saying, “Charlie Sifford? How the hell did he shoot 63?” I'm standing right behind him, Sifford said. I said, `The same damn way you shot 64.' That's how we met. Sifford also received an honorary doctorate degree from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland for his career as a pioneer. He often attended the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone, not far from his home in Ohio. During an interview with the AP in 2000, Sifford said he was proud of the role in played in making the PGA Tour accessible to blacks. “If I hadn't acted like a professional when they sent me out, if I did something crazy, there would never be any blacks playing,” he said. “I toughed it out. I'm proud of it. All those people were against me, and I'm looking down” on them now.”

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Humanities Institute collaborated with SECCA to plan the celebration. As part of visiting Assistant Professor Angéla Kóczés course on researching feminism, social justice and public engagement, students prepared for the event by exploring Angelou¹s presence, teaching and activism at Wake Forest and beyond. Wake Forest faculty and students as well as members of the WinstonSalem community will read poems. A selection of

Angelou¹s poems will be performed in song by Lynn Book, associate director of the Program for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship and a professor in the Department of Theatre and dance. Serenus Churn Sr., senior pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, will open the event. The event is free and open to the public At the event, Abrea Armstrong of WinstonSalem will be reading her poem "Legacy (For: Maya)".

WFU to honor poet Maya Angelou Wake Forest University will honor the life and legacy of poet, teacher and civil rights activist Maya Angelou in a one-night event Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA). The Wake Forest Department of Women¹s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, the Pro Humanitate Institute, IPLACe and the

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The New Winston Museum will host a conversation regarding the historical events that influenced Winston-Salems tobacco Unionism and the growth of political and Civil Rights activism that followed. Former State Senator Earline Parmon and local expert Will Cox will lead a discussion on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. focusing on the series of events in the 1940s that led to the formation and impact of Winston-Salems Local 22, of the Food, Tobacco, Agricultural, and Allied

Workers-Congress of Industrial Organizations (FTA-CIO). This powerful group, largely led by African American women, was not only successful in this organized labor movement but also in their political efforts. Members of Local 22 registered thousands of black voters in the area which lead to the election of the first black minister to the Board of Aldermen in Winston-Salem. This event is part of New Winston Museums 2015 Salon Series calendar. The series continues on Thursday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. with The Medicis of

Winston-Salem.The monthly Salon Series features a broad range of local historians, artists, writers, musicians, crafts-folk and other specialists. These events are free and open to the public. The New Winston Museum works to preserve, promote and present the dynamic history and diverse stories of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County community through education and collaboration. For more information, contact the Museum at 336724-2842 or info@newwinston.org.

Carver High School gains historic name soon after opening

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Carver High School, 3545 Carver School Road, has been in existence since 1936, but it was not named after Black History icon George Washington Caver until later. The history plaque in front of the school reads: "Since 1936, Carver High School has been a source of pride, accomplishment and enthusiasm for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. It was the

first high school to serve African-American students outside the Winston-Salem city limits, who otherwise would have had to pay tuition to attend Atkins High School. The school opened near the present site in 1936, with Edward Everette Hill as principal. By the end of the 19361937 school year, it was named in honor of George Washington Carver. The first class of 18 students graduated in May 1939.

During the 1940s, enrollment was high, and a larger facility was soon needed. Carver Consolidated School, a modern, wellequipped building serving all twelve grades, was constructed in 1951. The school became Carver HIgh School in 1971." George Washington Carver was a scientist and inventor. Carver is best known for the many uses he devised for the peanut.

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WilliamÂ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? hayes of Winston-SalemÂ along with evainna ross of Greensboro,Â and George W. Clopton of high point were honored at the 15thÂ annualÂ McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rhythms of Triumph awards Friday, Jan. 30Â at the Greensboro Coliseum. The winners were chosen for their outstanding accomplishments, contributions and personal sacrifices theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made to make an impact within the african-american community. a lifetime achievement award was also presented toÂ JamesÂ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smittyâ&#x20AC;? Smith, who has spearheaded theÂ program for 15 years, and is a local McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner and operator. Details about the winners: WilliamÂ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? hayes'Â leadership within intercollegiate athletics at

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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), north Carolina a&T State University (nC a&T), north Carolina Central University (nCCU) and Florida a&M University has gained much recognition. he is in the hall of Fame at WSSU, nC a&T and nCCU, the Mideastern athletic Conference (MeaC) and the Central intercollegiate athletic association (Ciaa), and has the distinction of being named the MeaC and Ciaa Coach of the Year. he currently serves on the executive board of his local Boy Scouts of america organization and is on the board of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. evainna rossÂ has dedicated herÂ life to helping youth secure better educational and economic opportunities. She launched The Sparrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest inc. in

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2008, which is a mobile service providing free educational programs directly to youth in the four largest public housing neighborhoods in Greensboro. additionally, she formed a leadership program called The Chosen 50, comprised of 50 middle and high school students, which empowers them to make positive decisions for themselves and their community. George W. CloptonÂ believes that service to the community is a priority and businesses have a responsibility to

embrace and support the future of all children. he was recently awarded for his contributionsÂ with the 2013 Change agent award by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce leadership program. Clopton currently serves as the secretary and treasurer of the high point economic Development Corporation, vice chairman of the high point Convention and Visitors Bureau, and is a board member for the international Civil rights Center & Museum and Greensboro Merchants association.

WSSU, First Tennessee sponsoring networking event on Feb. 12

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and First Tennessee Bank are sponsoring a networking event featuring isaac Green, founder and Ceo of piedmont investment advisors, as the keynote speaker on today, Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the anderson Conference Center on the university campus. The event, which is free and open to the public, also will provide networking opportunities with finance

and business professionals who will provide information on career paths and what s t u dents can do now to be successful after c o l lege. Green

Green is responsible for the strategic direction of piedmont investment advisors and is also the co-

portfolio manager for the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship Strategic Core large cap equity product.Â Â prior to founding piedmont in 2000, he was executive vice president and managing director of loomis Saylesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Value equipment Management Division with responsibility for more than $10 billion in assets. Throughout the course of his investment career, Green has been a guest on television programs such as CnBC and Bloomberg Television, and most recently UnC-TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north Carolina people. he has

also been featured in several investment publications, including institutional investor, pensions & investments, Triangle Business Journal and Black enterprise. in 2010, Green was honored with the Maynard holbrook Jackson Jr. award, an award given annually by the national association of Securities professionals to the financial services industry professional who best exemplifies entrepreneurial achievement, community service and high moral standards.

With a focus on increasing the sustainability of the 11 historically Black Colleges and Universities (hBCUs) in north Carolina, the Student Government association at WinstonSalem State University (WSSU) is hosting a political action Summit through Feb. 14 that will feature a panel presentation. The panel discussion will be free and open to the public. The panel presentation will be today (Thursday, Feb. 12), at 9 a.m. in the Campus hall of the Donald Julian reaves Student activities Center. it will include Dr. Melissa harris-perry, politics professor and executive director of the pro humanitate institute at Wake Forest

University;Â Dr. Corey D. B. Walker, dean of the College of arts, Sciences, Business and education at WSSU; ayana D. hernandez, associate vice chancellor for University relations at north Carolina Central University; and Douglas a. Wilson, former political director for the n. C. Democratic party.Â The presentation will focus on funding models for hBCUs and include topics such as state and federal appropriations, recruitment and enrollment of students, and program support.Â included in the sessions for students will be presentations on the local and statewide impact of north Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hBCUs and a trip to raleigh to talk with state legislators. Â Young invincibles and the UnC association of Student Governments are sponsors for the summit.

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U.S. citizens marching to gain their voting rights: This scene from the 1960s is repeating itself in 2015. In the 1960s, the face on the push for those rights was the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In 2015, it is the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the North Carolina State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The current movement started in 2006 as the Historic Thousands on Jones Street (HKonJ) People’s Assembly Coalition, with Barber as its leader. The first annual “HKonJ People’s Assembly” was held in February 2007, when more than 3,500 supporters attended as they sanctioned and signed the coalition’s “HKonJ 14-Point People’s Agenda.” The HKonJ Coalition transformed the 14Point People’s Agenda into comprehensive reform bills that have been introduced in legislative sessions. In 2014, the name has merged into the Forward Together Moral Movement, a broad, multiracial coalition led by the North Carolina NAACP, has called for thousands of people to assemble on Saturday, Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, for a Mass Moral March on Raleigh to protest regressive policies enacted by the Governor and General Assembly in the last few years. Members of the Winston-Salem NAACP branch will be there. (See story on Page A1). Dr. Barber says the movement is made up of more than 170 partners from the civil rights, women's rights, faith-based, labor, LGBTQ, immigrant justice, student and environmental communities. Participants will map out sustained campaigns and announce a number of actions for the rest of the year. This year's march will focus on a Love and Justice agenda, which includes the demands laid out in the letter hand-delivered to legislators the week of Jan. 25. Among the movement’s demands are to reverse the attack on people's voting rights; to our former access to Early Voting, Sunday Voting and SameDay Registration; repeal the race-based redistricting maps adopted by the General Assembly; and repeal the unconstitutional 2016 requirement for all voters to show a photo ID before they can vote. "While elections have consequences, it remains up to the people to hold elected leaders accountable," Dr. Barber said. "Our work is not over when the polls close; the people do not simply go away. Politicians do not get the right to do whatever they wish just because they were elected. That is why we are coming together on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day. We will be there to remind our elected leaders that they are accountable to all North Carolinians regardless of color, class, creed, gender, sexuality, health or place of birth." Well said, Dr. Barber. Well said.

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Forsyth County has new senator To the Editor

Congratulations to Senator Paul Lowe Jr., who was elected Thursday night [Jan. 29] by the members of our Forsyth County Executive Committee from Senate District 32. We know he’ll be a strong representative for the citizens of N.C. Senate District 32. Governor McCrory officially appointed Sen. Lowe on Friday [Jan. 30], and his swearing-in took place on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 916 E. 12th St. [Senator Lowe is pastor of Shiloh.] Thank you to Joycelyn Johnson for also stepping forward to run for State Senate. She’s a respected member of our Democratic Party family and an experienced community leader. We also appreciate the interest and involvement of the candidates and voters in this process, from attending the Lowe candidate forum and then participating in the election. An impressive 83 percent of eligible voters were in attendance for the important election Thursday night! We couldn’t have had such a smooth election without help. Catawba County Democratic Party chair, Cliff Moone, was our parliamentarian and close adviser for the election. First Vice Chair Larry Johnson was in charge of the ballot count and worked closely to verify voters. Party Secretary Lois Roewade, Cam Choiniere, Pat Sisson, and Pat Eisenach expertly checked in voters and proxies. Thanks also to Trent Harmon and Shawn Lane for their assistance. Other county chairs and elected officials shared their experience and expertise with us: Marc Friedland, chair of Mecklenburg County; Ted Benson, chair of State the state House District 54 election; Casey Mann, executive director of the North Carolina Democratic Party, and State Senator Don Davis. In addition, we appreciate the use of Forsyth Tech Mazie Woodruff Center for the forum and Kennedy High School for the election. Thank you to all of our active Democrats, behind the scenes, as well

as the ones out front. You are the life of our Party and we appreciate your support. Susan Campbell, chairwoman Forsyth County Democratic Party

Candidate promises help To the Editor

One Voice. One Vote. This is the campaign mission and message the Ken Spaulding for Governor Campaign will use as it continues to ramp up its 2016 gubernatorial campaign. “We will send a clear and convincing message to both political parties and across this state that when each one of us stands as one united voice of the people, we will defeat the Citizens United case and the obscene influence of multi-million dollar, big money in politics,” said Spaulding, the only announced Democratic candidate for governor. Spaulding noted that his campaign is well-positioned for 2015, having spent the last quarter of 2013 with modest fundraising, which allowed him to spend 2014 traveling the state so he could listen to the voices of the people, firsthand. “Our emphasis and effort for 2014 was to put people first ahead of big money,” he said. “We Spaulding reached out to the people and communities throughout North Carolina and they told us they want their voices to be heard. They are tired of blind partisanship and unnecessary divisiveness.” “Residents are determined to take politics back from negative influences and return the power back to the hands of the people,” he added, referring to the $100 million Senate race between Democrat Kay Hagan and Republican Thom Tillis. Spaulding said he is aware that Roy Cooper, who has yet to announce his candidacy officially, and Pat McCrory, are already going after the multi-million dollars and thus may become beholden to those high-dollar donors. The Spaulding campaign will practice sensible fundraising in a sensitive, responsible and reasonable manner. “It is high time that in North

Carolina a statewide candidate for governor have the courage and determination to directly take on multimillion dollar, big money as a key campaign issue and give the people of this state a clear choice between multi-million dollar, big money and the voices of the people,” Spaulding said. “This I will do.” The Spaulding for Governor Campaign

Don’t be fooled by gas tax bill To the Editor:

Senate Republicans are rushing a bill through the legislature that would raise North Carolina’s gas tax by $1.2 billion over the next four years. While the intentionally deceptive bill would temporarily lower the gas tax by 2.5 cents, it would also raise the minimum gas tax rate by 14 cents. This means North Carolina families would be paying more at the pump over the long term. “If Senate Republicans want to pump over a billion dollars in extra taxes out of North Carolina families who are already struggling to make ends meet, they should be upfront about it instead of rushing an intentionally deceptive bait-and-switch proposal through the General Assembly,” said Gerrick Brenner, executive director of Progress North Carolina Action. “Lawmakers think they can fool voters by passing a tiny short-term cut which hides a massive long-term increase. Governing through bait-and-switch tax schemes is no way to run a state, and North Carolinians deserve better from their leaders.” Over four years, the 67 percent increase on the minimum gas tax is projected to cost North Carolina drivers an extra $1.2 billion at the pump. That’s more than enough to make up for the paltry 2.5-cent decrease in the short term. With about 6 million drivers in North Carolina, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles, that means each driver would be paying about $50 more in gas taxes every year. “This is just another deceptive tax increase coming from the state legislature in Raleigh,” added Brenner.

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State of the State address and Response

In address, Gov. McCrory wants ‘best of everything’ BY GARY D. ROBERTSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

RALEIGH –- Gov. Pat McCrory praised fellow Republican lawmakers Wednesday night (Feb. 4) during his second State of the State address for their partnership the past two years, saying that has led to lower unemployment and tax rates and accelerated debt repayment for jobless benefits. ``I'm proud to report that the state of North Carolina has come back even stronger today,'' McCrory told a joint session of the House and Senate within the Legislative Building. ``Its people are resilient and our future is bright.'' But he said there's more work to do in the second half of his gubernatorial term that began in 2013, particularly with extending the recent prosperity many state residents haven't yet experienced. ``My vision for North Carolina is to have the best of everything,'' McCrory said at the close of a 1 hour, 20 minute address televised statewide. McCrory laid out a price tag on transportation

Response to State of the State address BY REP. LARRY HALL HOUSE MINORITY LEADER D-DURHAM

RALEIGH -- Good evening North Carolina, I'm Larry Hall and I am honored to serve as Democratic Leader for the N.C. House of Representatives. I have always been proud to be a North Carolinian. We've always been a state where anyone willing to work hard could succeed. My father was a career Army officer and our family lived at Fort Bragg before moving to Durham. I am proud to have attended and graduated from North Carolina public schools and to have earned a law degree from the

and government building infrastructure bonds he wants. McCrory reaffirmed his promise to work to raise entry-level teacher pay to $35,000 this fall. And he said he wants to create two new Cabinetlevel departments. But he provided little meat around the bones of two contentious issues — economic incentives and Medicaid expansion. Here are some highlights and what other politicians are saying about the address. DEBT REQUEST: The governor said he'll ask

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My teachers here in North Carolina gave me the foundation needed to succeed in a 16-year career as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps and as an attorney while my wife worked as public school teacher. When I left active duty in the Marines at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, I chose to remain here and make my home in North Carolina. I began practicing law, and eventually ran for public office. I want to ensure my children and grandchildren, and your children and grandchildren, have the same opportunities I had and more - a shot at a good job, the chance to succeed, and the ability to provide an even better life for their families. As a Marine Corps Infantry Officer, I've served with America's best

the legislature to approve a $1.2 billion bond for transportation projects that have cleared environmental hurdles but haven't quite risen above the threshold to gain traditional road-building funds. He also said he'll propose $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion in bonds for broader infrastructure needs. ``We can no longer afford this culture of neglect and apathy,'' he said, adding ``we have structures all over the state that are a blight to North Carolina's main streets.'' McCrory's office said late Wednesday his infra-

and brightest, most patriotic and dedicated. Our Motto is Semper Fidelis Always Faithful. Although the recession of the past few years has been tough, I believed that, digging deep, we would bounce back. I never lost faith that we could come back. I was always faithful in North Carolina. Today, middle-class families in other states are finally a little more optimistic about their future, more secure in their mortgages and more confident in their ability to provide for their families. But the fact is too many families here in North Carolina are still living paycheck to paycheck. Too many moms and dads are staying up at night worrying about creating a better future for their children. For them, the recovery just isn't complete yet. Now is the time to focus on building an econ-

structure bond proposal would require statewide voter approval, but the transportation debt proposal doesn't mandate a referendum. MORE ON THE ECONOMY: McCrory asked lawmakers in coming weeks to approve his ``NC Competes'' job recruitment proposal to help his administration compete effectively with other states seeking to land big companies. His office said it would encourage manufacturing, attract investment and help universities attract new

omy that works for everyone, not just the very wealthy and a chosen few. Here in North Carolina, quality public schools have always been the foundation of our economic prosperity. In 20 years, our children and grandchildren will be competing for jobs that don't even exist today. We need to make sure they get a quality education that prepares them to compete for the jobs of the future. But the fact is Gov. McCrory is failing our students. Under his administration, North Carolina now ranks 48th in classroom spending. Our teachers are among the lowest paid in the nation and states like Texas are holding job fairs here and convincing some of our best and brightest to move away. We owe it to ourselves and our state to do better. We have great teachers and we must give them the

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capital for their next big ideas. But he didn't spell out exactly what he would be asking lawmakers to approve, save for reviving a tax credit for entities that renovate historic buildings. M E D I C A I D CHANGES: The governor re-asserted his support for his ``Healthy North Carolina'' Medicaid overhaul plan in which state hospital and doctor networks could benefit financially from healthy enrollees and contained costs. The House and Senate tried last summer to reach a deal, but remain at

support they deserve. If you really want to know how our schools are doing, just ask a teacher or parent. I've heard story after story of teachers buying supplies out of their own pockets or students working with outdated textbooks. We need to stop cutting and start investing in our students. It's time to stop asking our students and teachers to do more with less - year after year. We need to make sure our children are given the tools to compete in the 21st century and that is something Gov. McCrory and the Republican legislature have simply failed to do. Gov. McCrory often brags about an economic comeback. But when it comes to the middle-class, all we've seen is rhetoric. This year, my colleagues and I are focused on meaningful support for

odds over whether out-ofstate managed-care companies also could participate. McCrory was guarded about whether he would ask them to expand Medicaid to cover hundreds of thousands of the working poor through President Barack Obama's health care law. The governor said he's exploring ``North Carolina-based options'' to cover more of the uninsured. ``If we bring a proposal'' to legislators, he added, ``it must protect North Carolina taxpayers'' and require ``personal and financial responsibility'' by those covered. NEW DEPARTMENTS: McCrory said he wants a new Department of Veterans Affairs in addition to the Department of Information Technology his administration already requested. The veterans affairs' agency would help veterans find employment and health care and fight to keep bases open during future rounds of closings nationwide. W O R K E R S ' INJURIES: The governor said workers' compensation costs within state government – $896 million over six – years _ are too high. He said they can be controlled partly by weeding out abuse or fraud, contending that accounts for about 40 percent of the costs.

middle-class families. That means tax relief that every day people can feel, tax cuts that help small businesses grow here at home instead of lining the pockets of CEOs in Texas and China. And it means a commitment that if you work hard, you'll be able to get ahead and make a better future for your family. This year in Raleigh, North Carolina House Democrats pledge to you that we will work to put the middle-class first, work to expand educational opportunity, and work to put more money in the pockets of everyday, hardworking North Carolinians. We are committed to working with Governor McCrory and anyone interested in meeting these goals.

Jimmie Lee Jackson inspired Selma march

Although Dr. Martin George E. Luther King, Jr. and John Curry Lewis captured the Guest headlines, it Columnist was the death of 26-yearold Jimmie Lee Jackson that inspired the 1965 Selmato-Montgomery March. After fighting in the Vietnam War, Jackson had returned home to Marion, Ala., which also happens to be the birthplace of Coretta Scott King, about 30 miles northwest of Selma in the soil-rich Black Belt region of Alabama. Although Blacks made up a majority of Black Belt counties, they were less than 1 percent of the registered voters. A pulpwood worker, Jackson had attempted five times to register, none successfully. In an effort to expand voter registration in the area, James Orange, a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) field organizer, and George Best of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) had moved to Perry County in early 1965. Before long, local residents were trying to register to vote, most of them for the first time. On Feb. 18, Orange, who included students in the movement, was arrested, allegedly for contributing to delinquency of minors. That set off a round of protests. Shortly after being released from jail in Selma, C. T. Vivian of SCLC was sent to Marion to address a mass meeting at Zion Chapel Methodist Church. The plan was to

hold a night march to the jail, which would cover less than the length of a football field, to demand James Orange’s release. If confronted by police, demonstrators were instructed to kneel in prayer and return to the church. But White law enforcement officials had another plan. Jackson In his excellent book, Selma 1965: The March That Changed the South, Charles E. Fager recounted: “But when the preachers at the head of the line came out of the door, the sidewalk was lined with helmeted state troopers, long, black billy clubs at the ready, and they were stopped less than a half block down. ‘This is an unlawful assembly,’ the police chief announced over a public address system. ‘You are hereby ordered to disperse. Go home or go back to the church.’ “Just then all of the street lights around the square went out, and troopers began clubbing the Rev. James Dobynes, a black minister at the front of the line.” NBC News correspondent Richard Valeriani was knocked to the ground, bleeding from a head wound, and another journalist, UPI photographer Pete Fisher,

was also beaten and his camera was smashed into tiny pieces. “The panicked crowd tried to get back into the church, but the doors were jammed full and the people spilled around it down a side street, taking cover wherever they could,” Fager wrote. “The troopers came after them, clubs swinging, splitting scalps and smashing ribs as they advanced. Two or three dozen people rushed through the doors of Mack’s Café, a few doors down, seeking refuge in its crowded, dark interior. Among them were Jimmie Lee Jackson, a young man of twenty-six years old, his mother, Viola and his grandfather Cager Lee, eighty-two. The old man had already been caught and beaten behind the church, and was bleeding. “His grandson was helping him out of the door to get medical attention when a squad of troopers came toward them, chasing and beating people before them, and forced the two men back into the café. The troopers came inside, smashed all the lights within reach and began clubbing people indiscriminately. When one hit Viola and knocked her screaming to the floor, Jimmie Lee lunged at him. The trooper struck him across the face, and the young Jackson went careening into the floor himself. Then a trooper picked him up and slammed him against a cigarette machine while another trooper, a man

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named Fowler, drew his pistol and calmly shot Jackson point blank in the stomach.” The author noted, “Jackson didn’t realize he had been shot until a few moments later, because the troopers continued beating him and the others unmercifully.” Someone took Jackson to the Perry County Hospital. He was transferred to Good Samaritan Hospital in Selma, where he died a week later. The state trooper, James Bonard Fowler, was not charged until May 10, 2007 as a result of a cold case investigation. He pled guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to only six months in jail. According to Taylor Branch’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “At Canaan’s Edge,” although Dr. King had preached many funerals by then, a reporter noticed “a tear glistened from the corner of his eye as he rose to speak.” King deplored “the cowardice of every Negro” who “stands on the sidelines in the struggle for justice.” King said, “Jimmie Lee Jackson is speaking to us from the casket and he is saying to us that we must substitute courage for caution…We must not be bitter, and we must not harbor ideas of retaliation with violence. We must not lose faith in our white brothers.” Whatever its purported shortcomings, the movie “Selma,” allows Jimmie Lee Jackson to continue speaking to us from the grave.

George E. Curry, former editor-inchief of Emerge magazine, is editor-inchief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) .

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Bennett hosting showbiz panel

Bennett College’s office of Career services will host leveraging UP! entertainment industry College outreach Program on Monday, Feb. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Global learning Center, 900 east Washington st. The program, which includes a panel discussion and a recruitment session, is free and open to Bennett students and students attending area historically Black Colleges and Universities (hBCUs). leveraging UP!(lU) is an entertainment organization dedicated to educating, recruiting and developing the next generation of industry leaders, innovators and visionaries of tomorrow. lU is the only industry specific organization with a 21st Century “Pipeline Development Program”(PDP) designed to reach and attract the best and brightest talent for careers with some of the world’s leading media, entertainment and communication companies. “This is an excellent opportunity for our students,” said Darryl K. Johnson, career services director. “My job at Bennett is to make sure that our students graduate and then enter graduate school or start their careers. We provide a broad range of programs to help our students explore career opportunities while also serving employers. The leveraging UP program educates and recruits students for work in the multi-faceted entertainment industry.” students attending the program will have an opportunity to interact with stacy Milner, founder of leveraging UP! With 17 years of experience working alongside network and studio chairmen, she will provide an inside look at the culture and environment of the industry that is essential for leveraging a career in this highly competitive job market. leveraging UP! partners that will be present for the recruitment session include CBs, Disney, aBC, Dreamworks and the national academy of Television arts & sciences. To reserve a seat or for more information, call 336517-2358 or email, djohnson@bennett.edu.

Two-part Tv series links black landowners to the Movement sPeCial To The ChroniCle

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation in american history, the 1965 voting rights act. a new smithsonian Channel Black history Month two-part special, “Mississippi inferno” reveals the essential role played by black landowners and black independent farmers as a real driving force behind the passage of this legislation. narrated by actor, director and political activist Danny Glover (lethal Weapon), the twopart special premieres Monday, Feb. 16 with “Mississippi inferno: seeds of revolt” at 8 p.m. eT/PT, followed by “Mississippi inferno: Deeds of Defiance” at 9 p.m. eT/PT. This past november, President Barack obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to slain civil rights activists James Chaney, Michael schwerner and andrew Goodman, who were mur-

Bennett to present ‘For Colored Girls ...’

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The Bennett College Theatre Department, under the direction of Tennille Foust, will present ntozake shange’s award-winning play “For Colored Girls Who have Considered suicide When the rainbow is enuf” from Thursday, Feb. 19 through sunday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. nightly and 3 p.m. on Feb. 22. Foust, associate professor of Theatre & speech, will moderate a “talk back” immediately following the show on opening night. The dialogue will compare the play with the movie version of the play directed by Tyler Perry. “For Colored Girls Who have Considered

suicide When the rainbow is enuf,” shange’s first work, tells the stories of seven women who have suffered oppression in a racist and sexist society. although the stories these women tell are tales of struggle, the play is ultimately uplifting. The seven women grieve, but they also celebrate their lives, their vitality, and their colorfulness. Foust, who has directed other works such as “Crowns” and “a Woman like Me,” encourages the community to come out and support this work of art. “i wanted to direct For Colored Girls because it’s a story that all women need to know. The same issues that women dealt with in

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the 70s are the same issues we are dealing with in 2015. it is my mission to spread the knowledge that a woman must FirsT learn to love herself before she can ever expect a man to love her. This show is like healing oil for women.” Tickets are $10 for the general public; $5 for college students and Bennett faculty, staff and alumnae; and $2 for Bennett students. Tickets can be purchased one hour before the start of the show or by calling 336-517-1689 or emailing tfoust@bennett.edu. a portion of the proceeds from tickets sales will benefit the lupus Foundation of Greensboro. Bennett College is located at 900 east Washington st. in 3:50 PM Greensboro.

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dered by the Ku Klux Klan during 1964’s historic voter registration drive. “Mississippi inferno” reveals that a second “triple murder” was being planned by the KKK – only the next three targets were not “outside agitators,” but three black landowners who allowed civil rights workers to stay in their homes. This group of black landowners and independent farmers were willing to

risk their land, their homes, and their lives by using their land as collateral to obtain property bonds to get hundreds of civil rights workers out of jail. “Mississippi inferno” features compelling firstperson accounts of the courage and resourcefulness of the families who jeopardized their land and their lives for social justice. Their story has been largely ignored and yet

they were key to the success of the Civil rights Movement. They not only provided safe havens and food, but even armed protection to the outside volunteers who were otherwise committed to non-violence. Willing to risk it all, they changed the course of american history. Powerful southern white officials may have been worried more about africanamericans using the “cotton vote” to take over agricultural committees which controlled mil-B lions of dollars in federalT crop subsidies than they were about black enfrane chisement. also told is the story ofa an independent farmer andw teacher, robert Clarke J.r.,g who came to own the landf on which his great-grand-f parents were enslaved and became the first black can-f didate elected to a state-e wide office in Mississippin w since reconstruction. “Mississippi inferno” is“ produced by Thunk itl Media in association withb Mentorn Media foru a smithsonian Channel. Find out more at www.smithsonianchan-h nel.com. t e d p g

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a local agency dedicated to providing educational alternatives for teenagers who don’t have a place to go after school is looking for the public’s help with funding. the Guiding institute for Developmental education inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “enhance the life-long learning, character building capacity for under-served youth and their families.” the agency is holding a fundraiser, titled “one enchanted evening,” a romantic dinner and dance, with proceeds going to the program’s summer initiative. “We are very excited about the event. We have some of the best performers in the region and nation,” Mcclain said. the event will include music from Martha Bass, chris Murrell and the phase Band. the organization serves roughly 200 middle and high school students with target areas that include public housing and lowincome housing communities. Most of the families are residents in the cleveland avenue homes, townview apartments, rolling hills apartments and surrounding communities. the agency teaches the following values: reliability, learning, inclusiveness, integrity and leadership. the agency serves students and their parents with the use of s.t.e.M. ( science, technology, engineering and Mathematics) curriculum and literacy-based instructional tools and methodology. the after-school program does this through arts education, youth sports, family literacy, health education and character building programs. “across the state, funds have been cut for community-based after-school programs because of the funds being forwarded to the school system,” he said. Board chair Ward Miller said that helping these children is a way for

the agency to give back to the community. “We have a lot of kids who sometimes don’t get what they need during the regular school hours and they need some additional help after school. We are there to fill that void,” he said. the program is modeled after the 21st century community learning centers of n o r t h carolina, according to its website. the cclc program, funded by the McClain n . c . Department of public instruction, funded GiDe for four years beginning in 2010. the grant provided the organization with $384,000 a year for four years reducing funding in the last two years, 20 percent and 40 percent respectively. that money ran out last year. “We had some local funds, held some fundraisers, and had some individuals that made some contributions. We’ve recently received $150,000 from the piedmont Federal savings Bank to be distributed over three years, $50,000 a year,” he said. “We also received $20,000 from Goodwill through the Gang prevention and Dropout prevention program.” the agency is also sponsored by the rotary club of clemmons and the new canaan society. Mcclain said that the agency still needs more. “We are trying to raise money so that we can have a summer program. We’ve got funds to last us to the end of the school year but are trying to raise funds to hold the summer program,” he said. Mcclain said that the results are worth every penny. the organization keeps the kids busy and out of trouble, while giving them a chance to get one-on-one tutoring or help on a specific subject. “We’ve got kids who have been through our program who are now in college or in law school,” he

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i'm My sister's Keeper (iMsK), a faith-based organization dedicated to the health and healing of the whole woman, will host a Winter Wellness event on saturday, Feb. 21, from 12 -3 p.m. at secrets, 875 northwest Blvd. admission is $5 per person. there will be vendors on hand, health checks and screenings, praize Kraze exercise and more. the organization’s mission is to “equip, educate & empower.” this newly

formed organization was created to develop a network of support, education, training, and healing for women who have suffered from domestic violence. this event is a fundraiser to aid in bringing awareness to Domestic Violence. all monies raised go toward the program and services provided by iMsK. For additional information, email immysiterskeeperws@gma il.com or go to www.facebook.com/wsimmysisterskeeper.

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the Winston-salem chapter of top ladies of Distinction inc, recently held its “salute to ladies” awards luncheon and the induction ceremony of nine new members at the hawthorne inn and conference center. the “salute to ladies” is a formal recognition of local women for outstanding achievement across the broad spectrum of the service arena. phenomenal Women from the multifaceted fields were honored and presented a monogrammed crystal upright standing plaque. they were also featured in the program’s souvenir book. the following women were honored: Mechanics & Farmers senior Vice president/piedmont triad regional executive evelyn

said. “they (the kids) look forward to the program because it provides some assistance for them. some of our kids parents aren’t able to help them with their algebra and higher courses. We have teachers to help them.” the event will be held at the Village inn and event center’s crystal Ballroom in clemmons on Friday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. admission is $100 per couple with $50 as a tax deduction. Miller said that he hopes the agency can continue the event. “We hope that this can be a signature event for us to raise funds and raise awareness in the community about us,” he said.

recognition of tloD’s service to the community. it was presented by sen. earline parmon. Dr. sherrie Flynt Wallington, an assistant professor of oncology and program director of the health Disparities initiative at lombardi comprehensive cancer center at Georgetown University Medical center, was guest speaker. lady Bobbie Miller is the tloD chapter president. the salute to ladies awards luncheon chairperson was lady annie lassiter. other officers are lady Doris herrell, 2nd vice president and membership chairperson; lady sharon Debnam, 1st vice president and program chair; lady lillian satterfield, financial secretary; and lady Barbara stowe, tta advisor.

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North Davidson had Reynolds on the ropes. the Demons blew a fivepoint lead on their home court late in the fourth quarter, which allowed the Knights to put together a frantic comeback to tie the game. But with 1.2 seconds left to play, Arion Broadnax converted two free throws to give Reynolds a 63-61 win in Central Piedmont Conference junior varsity basketball on tuesday, Feb. 3. “We’ve lost games like this in the past because we took bad shots and made bad passes,” said Coach Mike Coker of Reynolds. “tonight, we handled things very well near the end

of the game. it didn’t help that we missed some free throws, but fortunately, we made enough foul shots to pull this one out.” With 1:32 remaining, Reynolds (11-7, 4-5 CPC) appeared to have the control of the contest. Lemuel Gaither hit a pair of free throws to put the Demons up 60-55, but the lead didn’t last for long. North Davidson’s Juy Smith scored in the post, then stole the ball and scored again on a lay-up to force a 61-61 tie. Reynolds called time out with 10.2 seconds to go. On what proved to be the game’s decisive sequence, Broadnax scanned the Knights defense as he advanced the ball up-court. At the top of the key, he spotted an opening and

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attacked the basket from the left side. Broadnax missed the shot on the drive, but he drew contact and the foul. Both of his free throw attempts dropped cleanly through the nets. North Davidson threw a long pass to its end of the court, but the Demons deflected the pass as the final buzzer sounded. Coker was relieved to come out with a victory, but also very encouraged by how his team responded when the game’s momentum seemed to be going in the Knights favor. “From what i saw tonight, it lets me know that we’re on the same page,” said Coker. “When we’ve been in tight games earlier this season, we’d always settle for jump shots. Now they’re seeing that it’s better to See Reynolds on B2

CBS Sports documentary shows how SEC integrated football

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When Nate Northington signed to play at the University of Kentucky nearly 50 years ago, he became the gamechanger for college football in the Deep South. Since that time, the Southeastern Conference, of which Kentucky is a member, has evolved as arguably the best in the college game today. Over the years, black athletes have contributed

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heavily to the conference’s success. that hasn’t always been the case. to commemorate Northington being the first black person to play football in the SEC, the documentary “Forward Progress: the integration of SEC Football” will air during Black History Month on Monday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. on the CBS Sports network. there’s a bit of irony about the airing of “Forward Progress.” the SEC was the last major

conference in the country to recruit and sign black football players. today, that same conference might be the most integrated in college football. “i’m thrilled about the documentary and the story that it tells,” said Northington, author of “Still Running,” an autobiography that tells about his time at Kentucky. “As an 18-year old, i didn’t know how the signing might relate to what would happen in the future. there

was a lot of media attention when i signed, so that let me know about the magnitude of it all.” Northington, a running back, was supposed to have a partner in making history. He signed in December 1965. A month later, Kentucky brought another black athlete into the fold, defensive end Greg Page. Both were honor students and AllState players. Neither would finish their careers at Kentucky.

A year ago, Parkland sprinter McKinley McNeill opted to run indoor track with her club team, Platinum Sports. this year, she joined her high school team for the winter season and the results have been impressive. McNeill, a junior, has turned in eye-catching performances in the 500-meter dash. Right after the start of the New year, she clocked 1 minute, 14.27 seconds in a local competition, then ran 1 minute, 14.04 seconds at the Virginia tech High School invitational two weeks ago. At this juncture, McNeill has the second-fastest time in the U.S. and she’s No. 1 in the state. McNeill seeks to lower her time again on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Class 4-A State indoor track Championships at the JDL Fast track in Winston-Salem. Aside from the 500, McNeill will run on the Mustangs’ 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams. “i’ve been working full-time with Jarrell Elliott (assistant coach) McNeill in my training and that’s made a huge difference,” said McNeill. “i no longer have to wonder if i’m ready to run my very best in every race. i can go out at a fast pace and know that there’s enough kick left for me to finish strong. What i’ve been able to do up to now is great, but i realize that others are capable of running faster. that means i have to work even harder than i did before i ran those fast times.” McNeill’s emergence as a budding indoor performer is a carryover from the 2014 outdoor season. She placed third in the 400 at the state meet and ran a leg on Parkland’s title-winning 4x400 relay. Antwan Hughes, Parkland’s head coach, isn’t surprised that McNeill has posted fast times so soon. “We knew that once she made the year-round commitment to her high school program that she’d run very fast times,” Hughes said. “McKinley has adjusted well to Coach Elliott’s training methods. Now, she has a chance to run even faster at the state championships and the New Balance nationals in March. Had she chosen to run crosscountry in the fall, she’d be even farther along than she is now.” Elliott believes that McNeill, who has a 4.4 weighted grade-point average, is just beginning to tap into her full potential. the way in which she has responded to earlyseason conditioning, he explained, bodes well for what’s possible for the remainder of this indoor season as well as the upcoming outdoor season. “Keep in mind that McKinley is still getting used to running the 500,” said Elliott. “Not only is this her first full year of training, but it’s the first time that she’s been able to build a strong (endurance) base. As a result, she’s reaping the rewards of all the hard work that she’s put in. i feel like she can lower her (500) time to around 1 minute, 13.5 seconds this season. that’s a realistic goal for her.” Mustangs’ state meet outlook Because of injuries to key personnel, Parkland’s girls could be hard pressed to repeat as the Class 4-A state indoor team champs in 2015. Sprinter Erin Morrison (500, 4x400 relay) is out indefSee McNeill on B2

Dean Smith remembered as 'basketball royalty' at UNC

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CHAPEL HiLL, Dean Smith did everything to bring the best out of his North Carolina players. Sometimes that meant a handwritten note of encouragement. Other times, that meant facing what former star guard Phil Ford called ``the wrath of Dean.''

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Smith, who led the tar Heels to two national titles and 11 Final Fours, died Saturday night at 83. Both Ford and Michael Jordan likened the Hall of Fame coach to a ``second father.'' ``Not many people are willing to share everything about themselves with another person that will make the other person better, and he was willing to do that,'' Ford said Sunday. ``Not only with me, but with Smith everyone that played for him, and basical-

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McKinley McNeill stretches in-between training runs.

ly everyone he came in contact with.'' Along this college town's main Franklin Street drag, there was a sign outside Sutton's Drug Store bearing one of Smith's quotes on leadership: ``A leader's job is to develop committed followers. Bad leaders destroy their followers' sense of commitment.'' And near one entrance to the tar Heels' 29-year-old arena Sunday, mourners laid dozens of flowers, handwritten notes and a miniature basketball with a message of gratitude to the late coach. See Smith on B2

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force the action and take the ball to the basket and get easier shots. Even if you miss, you’re likely to get fouled, so you still have a chance to score by hitting free throws. our guys played hard and they made good decisions.” point guard ian henderson, who finished with a game-high 21 points, delivered a solid floor game for the Demons. Xavier coles scored 14 points and Broadnax chipped in with 10. Smith was the top scorer for north Davidson with 17 points. J.D. Franklin contributed 16 points in a losing effort. throughout the game,

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neither team was able to fully impose its will. reynolds built a five-point cushion near the end of the first half, but north Davidson’s Matthew Essick hit a 3-pointer from the right wing to trim the deficit and the Demons lead was reduced to 28-26 at intermission. in the closing minutes of the third quarter, reynolds turned up the defensive heat with its 2-21 press, which forced turnovers on three consecutive north Davidson possessions. During that span, the Demons closed with a 6-2 flurry to go up 42-38 by the end of the quarter.

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Christian Alford of Reynolds (in white) drives the baseline against North Davidson's Jaelen Lanning.

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Both played on UK’s freshman team and were being counted on to emerge as key contributors as sophomores in 1967. During preseason practice that year, page suffered a neck injury during a half-speed drill and was paralyzed from the nose down. Less than six weeks later, page died on the night before Kentucky’s home opener against the University of Mississippi. northington played defensive back against ole Miss for about three minutes before being forced to leave the game with a dislocated shoulder. he broke the color barrier that day. But none of that mattered in the wake of losing page, his roommate and best friend who was like a brother. northington reflects on that day in his book. “i cannot even tell you what all transpired that day,” he wrote. “it is like a fog in my mind. i tried to eat the pre-game meal but it was no use…. For history and the record books, it was a day filled with excitement and significance. For me, it turned out to be a day filled with mixed emotions and one that left me feeling extremely sad.” there were several factors in northington’s decision to leave UK. there was the difficulty of coping with page’s death, coupled with the recurring shoulder injury that drastically limited his playing time. the final factor was having his meal ticket taken away by the coaches because he had missed so much class time during the 5½ weeks that he visited page in the hospital. northington transferred to Western Kentucky and was the star running back on the 1970 team that won the ohio Valley conference championship. Jack Ford, the executive producer of “Forward progress,” is a student of college football. During his research, he’s discovered a number of compelling stories about the pioneers who blazed new trails for others to follow. What Ford learned was that the integration of the SEc didn’t occur the way most people think it did. the common presumption is that Alabama made the

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in a statement on twitter released through his business manager, Jordan said Smith was ``more than a coach -- he was a mentor, my teacher, my second father.'' the former nBA superstar and charlotte hornets owner said ``in teaching me the game of basketball, he taught me about life.'' Jordan played three seasons for Smith from 1981-84. When he was a freshman he helped lead the tar heels to a national championship in 1982, hitting a 16-foot jump shot in the final seconds to beat Georgetown. Jordan often said that shot was the turning point in his basketball career. he

Mike Coker, Reynolds JV coach

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Nate Northington was the first black athlete to play football in the Southeastern Conference.

first move in the year after the crimson tide took a big-league whipping from an integrated Southern california squad in a nationally-televised game in 1970. Alabama signed its first black football player, Wilbur Jackson, in 1970, but that was half a decade after northington and page signed with Kentucky. it didn’t take long for Ford to understand

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that even among the most die-hard college football fans, most were clueless about which school shattered the race barrier in the SEc. “i took a personal survey of about 20 people,” he said. “Since all are huge college fans, especially the SEc, i figured some would know. not one person picked Kentucky. that’s when i realized that what nate northington and Greg

page did all those years ago was a major event in history and there are only a few people who know anything about it. this ushered in a change, not only in sports, but in the nation’s cultural landscape as well.” it’s Ford’s hope that viewers will learn more than a history lesson as they watch “Forward progress.” the significance of northington’s and page’s contributions, he explained, transcends college football. considering the racial climate of the Deep South in the 1960s, there’s no doubt that Kentucky took a bold step in signing two black players at a time in which no other school in the conference would dare to do so. “this story is about heroism,” said Ford. “the University of Kentucky was fully aware of the enormous risk it took in signing northington and page. When you stop to consider what they were asked to do, you come to understand that these men were true heroes. Even though they suffered personal attacks, they handled all of it with enormous character and grace.”

Parkland's McKinley McNeill (center) is No. 2 in the national rankings in the 500-meter dash.

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initely with an Achilles injury. At last year’s state meet, Morrison was fourth in the 500 and ran with Mcneill on the 4x400 relay. the Mustangs won that relay, but due to a questionable ruling by race

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officials, they were disqualified after crossing the finish line. parkland jumper ila Mumford, who has been sidelined for two weeks with an ankle injury, returns to compete on

Saturday. Mumford scored valuable points in lastJ year’s state indoor championships with a runner-up finish in the triple jump and fourth place in the long jump.

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QEA’s Lady Seraphims end perfect season Eighth-grader, Daia Dawkins throws up a three pointer against North Hills Tuesday night.

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went on to win six titles and is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever. through the years, Jordan's respect for Smith grew, and he would often lean on his beloved college coach for advice and guidance. ``coach was always there for me whenever i needed him and i loved him for it,'' Jordan said in the statement. in 2007, Jordan returned to chapel hill for a game honoring the tar heels championship team in 1982. he was photographed with his arm around Smith and kissing the gray-haired coach on his head.

Atlantic coast conference commissioner John Swofford spent 21 years with Smith as an administrator at Unc. ``Sometimes, the word legend is used with too little thought,'' Swofford said. ``in this instance, it almost seems inadequate. he was basketball royalty.'' Smith led the tar heels to 13 Acc tournament titles, five appearances in the ncAA championship game and national titles in 1982 and 1993. he retired in 1997 with a thenDivision i men's record 879 victories. Ap Sports Writers Steve reed, Gary B. Graves and Aaron Beard contributed to this report.

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Quality Education Academy’s Lady Seraphims (middle school girls basketball team) wrapped up a perfect season on last thursday evening, Feb. 5. the Lady Seraphim’s season began on november 7, 2014 with a win in Winston-Salem. QEA took on opponents as far away as raleigh and Durham as well as a number of teams throughout the triad. Quality Education Academy is extremely proud of the 2014-2015

Lady Seraphims’ 10-0 record. the Mighty Seraphim (middle school boys basketball team) has represented QEA well, also, as they approach their last game of the season this tuesday evening, Feb. 10 with an 8-3 record. Excitement fills the air on QEA’s campus as the Fighting pharaohs (varsity basketball team) prepare for one of the last big home games of the season on tuesday evening, as well as one of the biggest games of the season against longtime rival oak hill on the

road (VA) (thursday Feb.12). Quality Education Academy annual Bestowal of Blessings ceremony will be held on Feb. 26 to celebrate its students' accomplishments thus far as well as the hopes, dreams and aspirations. the celebration will culminate with Senior night (Feb.27), when the Fighting pharaohs will play their final game of the season and all seniors will be acknowledged and recognized as they near the end of their high school careers.

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ages 11-15. The Celtics were led by Aaron Potter with 13 points and Robert Lintner with 12 points. Ty Brown played his heart out, scoring 25 points and grabbing 12 rebounds to lead the Lakers over the

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Winston-Salem State freshman basketball guard Tiana Edwards was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Rookie of the Week Feb. 6 for the second time this season. She took the honor after a great scoring effort against the two top teams in the CIAA this season.

Edwards scored 20 total points against the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls and the #11 Livingstone Blue Bears. She scored eight points at Johnson C. Smith and tied for the team lead with 12 points against #11 Livingstone. Edwards did the majority of her work from long range as she was six-of-13 (46.1 percent) from the three-point line for the week.

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Tonia Walker, one of only six female athletic directors in the NCAA’s Division II, gave an inspirational speech to members of the Gentleman’s Quorum, Inc. and the fifth graders of Elementary School Academy and Cook Elementary during a luncheon at the Kilpatrick Stockton law firm last month. Walker, who succeeded Bill Hayes as athletic director at Winston-Salem State University a year ago, said students need to take advantage of opportunity. That was the theme of her speech and she referred back to it throughout. Walker gave the students a glimpse of her background and how she was able to use her considerable athletic talents to earn a scholarship to Hampton. From there, she went on to earn a scholarship to graduate school and then became public relations director for the CIAA. Walker remained in that position for several years before coming to WSSU, where she has remained for 14 years. She first served as a coach at WSSU. She was then elevated to assistant athletic director, before being named the school’s athletic director. “Throughout my career I have tried to take advantage of opportunity,” she told the students. “You have to prepare yourselves now so that you will be able to move into positions when opportunity presents

itself. I am proud to be in this position because years ago it would have been impossible for a female to become an athletic director.” Walker also brought along Kienus Boulaware, WSSU’s football coach, and several WSSU athletes. They talked with students and offered them tips on being successful in school. Boulware urged the students to be careful in choosing friends. “I often tell young people to show me their friends, and I will show you your future,” Boulware said. “You will become a product of your environment. The people you hang around says a lot about who you will become.” Walker pledged Winston-Salem State’s support to Elementary School Academy and Cook Elementary. She also said she and students would visit the schools to talk to their students and offer academic and mentoring services. Kilpatrick Stockton is a school partner and each year invites the fifth graders to a series of three luncheons throughout each school year. The recent luncheon was the second visit to the law firm this year. Gentleman’s Quorum, Inc., is a male mentoring group which was founded in 2013 by Elliot Miley and Sam Davis at Elementary School Academy. The group plans to expand to other schools in Forsyth County during the 2014-15 school year.

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Marriage conference Agape Faith Church, 2101 Lewisville-Clemmons Road in Clemmons, will host the simulcast of “XO”, a marriage conference from Gateway Church in Texas and Marriage Today on Feb. 13 and 14. Marriage expert Jimmy Evans will be joined by his wife, Karen. A celebrity Q&A panel will feature Josh and Katie Hamilton, Sean and Catherine Lowe and special guests Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman. The event will be on Friday, Feb. 13 from 8 to10:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 registration begins at 9 a.m. and sessions are from 10 to 12:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 per person and $25 at the door. Register online at agapefaith.com/xo. For more information, contact the church office at 336-766-9188 or email office@agapefaith.com. Feb. 13 Valentine's event The Family Ministry of Great Commission Community Church, 3733 Ogburn Ave., presents “Touched By Love,” a Valentine’s event for couples and singles Friday, Feb. 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be dinner, entertainment and dancing. Everyone is invited to attend for a donation of $10. Text GC3LOVE to 40691 for tickets and info or call the church at 336-577-3420. Feb. 14 Extravaganza Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1301 C.E. Gray Drive, where the pastor is Dr. Charles E. Gray, will host an extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. Food, fun games, Christian comedy featuring Rev. Clee and Christian fellowship will be provided. The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. “The Greatest Gift of all is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). The public is invited. The church can be contacted at 336-721-1959.

Caregivers' workshop St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road, sponsors "Powerful Tools for Caregiving" workshop on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m., with refreshments and registration at 9:30 am. It will be a time of sharing and support. Learn and receive tools to care for oneself, as you cope with stress and challenges in caring for family members and friends. Workshop and materials are free. Registration and refreshments begin at 9:30 am. For more information call 336-7234531 or Marion Winbush at 336722-5517.

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Wentz to present ‘Angels With Out Wings’

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“Angels With Out Wings,” a ministry in two acts by Pam Rea, will be presented on Saturday, March 28 at Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ, 3435 Carver School Road, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. “Angels With Out Wings” was part of a pilot program for one of the largest treatment centers in New Jersey. It’s thought-provoking allegorical content in quality dramatic form functions as a relapse prevention ministry. The audience reaction after several runs off-Broadway convinced the playwright that her play provides armor for many addicts’ coping skills and has the potential to halt using and relapse in their tracks. The play is not only for those in active addiction, but also for those in recovery. It validates

the addicts’ decision to sustain recovery and offers them encouragement. The play has been credited with helping to change the landscape of how a community views addiction. One powerful message to those who suffer addiction from those who come to see “Angels With Out Wings” is that your community stands with you and supports your recovery. Advance general admission for the production will be $10 and $5 for students with I.D. The admission on the day of the production will be $12. Tickets will be on sale at Wentz Church every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 336-724-7828 or 336-7674235 for more information or call Wentz Church at 336-722-0430 during ticket office hours on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Feb. 15 Musician Appreciate Day Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, will host a Musician Appreciate Day for Musicians on Sunday, Feb. 15, during the morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Musicians honored will be Valeria Miller Submitted Photo Smith, Aquilla Miller, Darrell Jeter, Drea Parker (left) congratulates Sybil and Jerry McLeese for Timothy Smith III and Jonathan their accomplishments. Samuels. For more information, call the church at 336-784-9347.

New Hope anniversary New Hope AME Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Road in Lewisville, will celebrate its 131st church anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 15. Pastor Dairl L. Scott Sr. will See Religion on B5

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The Love Community Development Corporation, 3980 North Liberty St., sponsored a free grantwriitng workshop on Saturday, Feb. 7 a its facility. Dr. Kathy Kenney, president and founder of C.W. Hatton and Associates in Durham (shown above right), was the facilitator. Dr. Kenney specializes in training and economic development for nonprofits in strategic planning, fundraising and community intervention. At left above, Carrie M. Woods participates in the workshop. The workshop is designed to provide any schools, faith-based organizations, nonprofit agencies or community groups with the tools necessary to successfully compete for grant funds. Another session will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 14. Register with Love Community Development Corporation at 336 306-8119 or e-mail: lovecenter45@yahoo.com.

Beginning Feb. 15 Valentine Tea The Pastor’s Anniversary Committee of Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St., presents A Valentine’s Rainbow Tea on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m.; and a Black History Program on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. The pastor is Apostle BJ McCloud. For more information, contact Greater Tabernacle Worship Center at 336 777-1113.

Black History speaker Benbow Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 452 E. Main St., East Bend, will celebrate Black History Sunday on Feb. 15. Kirby H. Thompson will be the speaker at 11 a.m. The theme is “The Afro American Deposit.” In 1963, Thompson was part of N.C. A&T and Winston-Salem State universities' sit down class. The Rev. Keith Michael Davis is pastor of Benbow Chapel.

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Interfaith W-S thanks founders

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Interfaith Winston-Salem has honored Sybil and Jerry McLeese for their service to the organization. The McLeeses founded Interfaith Winston-Salem three years ago. Jerry served as chairperson through 2014, when he was succeeded by Drea Parker, who has been a member of the board for two years. Together, the McLeeses and Parker led the effort in 2013 for Winston-Salem to become the first city in North Carolina and only the 18th in the world to join the Campaign for Compassionate Cities.

Two new members were named to two-year terms on the board: Dr. Sita Somara, who represents Hinduism, and Dr. Michelle Nicolle, who represents Zen Buddhism. The 16-member board also comprises members of Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Unitarian Universalist, Pagan, Shamanistic, Spiritual but Not Religious and other paths. Interfaith Winston-Salem works to build peace through understanding by offering lectures, conversations, storytelling, children’s festivals, meditation, youth tours, compassion building and service opportunities. All programs are free and open to the public.

Lesson Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 By the end of this lesson, we should • Recognize the humanity of all people • Understand that God’s love is active and inclusive • Follow Jesus’ pattern in our lives Background: The Gospels recorded Jesus’ opposition from the Sadducees, the Pharisees, priests, Levites and lawyers. Jesus’ teachings challenged the status quo because His words and actions were based on love. The Saviour stated a number of times that Mildred “He came to fulfill the Peppers Law and prophets; not to destroy them” Matthew 5:17. The Law Sunday was given to the Jews School Lesson but somehow they missed the point. So when Jesus’ began His ministry, the Jewish hierarchy opposed Him vehemently. In chapters 21-23 of Matthew, we saw how they tried every trick in the book to discredit Him. None of them worked! The disciples witnessed all of this yet they too were misguided. The kingdom was not on earth! As chapter 23 came to a close, Jesus pronounced seven woes against His foes. The Temple was important to every Jew because it represented the presence of God in their midst. Those woes prompted the disciples to ask two questions: “When will the end come and what will be the sign (s)?” Part of His response is today’s lesson. Lesson: When the Son of Man comes into His glory, He will separate His followers into two groups – sheep and goats. This individual judgment will be based on their behavior. This is not “working to get into heaven” The mild-mannered sheep provide food and wool for their owners. Goats on the other hand also provide food and skins. The goats are more destructive than the sheep. The sheep are on His right as a position of honor because they have helped those who society has deemed unworthy. They saw a need and addressed it. The goats either can’t see or don’t care about anyone other than themselves. It’s like the priest and the Levite from last week’s lesson. They are condemned for their short-sightedness. The goats also represent the arrogance of humanity in determining who is worthy of help. Life Application: Jesus is in every person who walks the face of the earth. He came for all of us but identified especially with those that society ignored. Our focus should be to help anyone in need. That goes beyond those who look and act like us! My Sunday School teacher, Deacon Curtis Canty, stated this week

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Submitted photos Dr. Patricia Bailey, founder of Master’s Touch Ministries Global, is shown above and at right with children in Sudan. She spoke recently to a Winston-Salem congregation about her efforts in against famine in South Sudan.

Local missionary helping people of South Sudan

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Dr. Patricia Bailey, founder of Master’s Touch Ministries Global, recently spoke to the congregation of Emmanuel Baptist Church about her ongoing mission work in Africa. The church welcomed her with a festive and worshipful Swahili song – “Walking in the Light of God” – and African dance. Bailey implored Pastor John Mendez and his flock to join her in her fight to save the people of South Sudan, a relatively new African nation ravaged by violence and famine. She showed footage of her recent visit to the country. “Tears streamed down many faces as the congregation was moved with empathy as they watch the on location footage of the people of a village called Terekeka, meaning ‘the forgotten land, the forgotten people,’” Bailey said. Master’s Touch is racing against the severe famine that

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deliver the 11 a.m. message. Rev. Dr. Darren H. Mitchell of Trinity AME Zion Church of Greensboro will deliver the 3 p.m. message. Dinner will be served after the service. All are welcome. For more information, call 336-945-9083 or 336-9455618. 'Global Love' The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hear the Rev. Lisa Schwartz speak on “Global Love” at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15. At the 9:15 a.m. forum, Bill Roberts will lead a discussion of current events. The 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for adults will have Gloria Fitzgibbon speak on “Moral Man and Immoral Society.” Visitors are welcome. Find more information at www.uufws.org.

Feb. 17 Pancake Supper St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 810 N. Highland Ave., will have its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Feb. 17, 4:307p.m., featuring all you can eat pancakes. Sausage and drink included. Takeout or eat in for $5. The money is to benefit Outreach Programs. Call 336-7662344 for more information. Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday St. James AME Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave., across from the post office, will hold an Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Pamela Mack.

Black History seminar Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 1435 East Fourth Street, will host its Lunch and Learn seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. Rhonda Johnson, Goler Metropolit an Church director of children, will be the speak-

er. “From Molasses To Spice” is the seminar topic. Johnson will share a visual and oral presentation of the history of black people in Winston Salem. A free nutritious meal will be served and attendees will be eligible for a door prize drawing. Contact Mertice Williams, Lunch and Learn Coordinator, at 336-9932237 for more information. Lunch and Learn is a series of educational seminars sponsored monthly by the Adult Department of Christian Education. The Rev. Johnny L. Ruff is the Pastor.

Feb. 20 Spring Banquet Alpha Pregnancy Support presents the 2015 Spring Banquet featuring the Rev. Dr. Johnny M. Hunter on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the J. Smith Young YMCA Event Center, Lexington, N.C. Hunter, of Fayetteville, is the leader of a prominent African-American evangelical pro-life ministry in the United States. He is the Board Advisor at the Virginia Prolife Coalition and the Virginia Christian Alliance Board. He is an ordained minister and currently serves as the Pastor of Worship at Cliffdale Community Church. He is the Pastor Emeritus at Church of The Living Water in Buffalo, N.Y. He is a graduate of Hampton Institute. He received an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree at the Methodist-Episcopal Church, USA. He considers time spent in jail for acting on his beliefs as his greatest achievement. Individual tickets are $20 each and includes dinner. Sponsorship tables for eight guests are $250. For reservations and information call Alpha Pregnancy Support at 336-242-1218 or alpha3@lexcominc.net o r alphapregnancy1@gmail.c om.

plagues the region every year between December and March. In addition, Arabs in the north have oppressed and exploited the people of South Sudan since 1954, robbing the nation of its oil and other natural resources. “We can no longer wait on the U.N. or Red Cross, or any other (non governmental organization) to respond to the cry of our people,” Bailey said. Master’s Touch has initiated a clean water project in Terekeka, where life expectancy is between 38-42 years old Micron Absolute Hollow Fiber Membrane Water Filter has been donated, Allowing villagers to removes 99.9 percent of harmful micro-organisms from the water, including cholera and typhoid. As a result, Bailey said, the people of the village have access to clean water for the first time in their lives. "We also provide Plumpy’nut (a peanut-based protein paste) for the mothers of the babies that are extremely malnourished with bloated bellies full of parasites and worms ... Our economic empowerment project is our agribusiness project. Instead of giving the people of Terekeka

Feb. 21 Lunch and Learn Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Merchant & Farmer's Bank will offer a “lunch and learn” series designed especially for faith-based and non-profit organizations to learn about best practices in compensation, sustainability and succession planning, the importance of financial statements and how to utilize remote deposit capture to your benefit. The event is free event will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist, 950 File St., on Saturday, Feb. 21. Lunch will be provided. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., and the event is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. RSVP by Friday, Feb. 13 to Wendy Morgan Butterfield Williamson at 336-7220200 ext. 22 or by email at wendy.morgan@mfbonline.com. IDR fundraiser The Institute for Dismantling Racism will hold a fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 21 from 4-6 p.m. at Parkway United Church of Christ, 2151 Silas Creek Pkwy. It will include a silent auction, music by Big Ron Hunter and Kenny Barner and a Black History Month presentation by Effley Howell of the Thankful Heritage Museum. Admission is a requested donation of $3. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com /IDRNC. Feb. 22 Farrakhan address Nation of Islam leader Min. Louis Farrakhan’s Saviour’s Day message will be broadcast live via satellite on Sunday, Feb. 22 at the Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 336-499-0436.

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a fish, we are teaching them how to fish,” Bailey said. Emmanuel Baptist Church has agreed to help Bailey in her efforts. She is also seeking support from other local churches and individuals. In addition to donations, volunteers are needed to help pack care packages and travel to the country on construction and medical missions. School teachers willing to donate one week to help teach teachers at a school being planned are also needed. “We can all do something, and we can all do better to be our brother’s keeper,” she said. Master’s Touch Ministries Global is located at 615 Coliseum Drive, just across the street from Habitat for Humanity. To help, or for more information, call 336-9172630 or 336-448-5405. Macedonia Holiness Church Of God Of The Apostolic Faith, Inc.

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that “love for neighbor is predicated on love for God.” When we take the time to acknowledge our unworthiness and His gift to us, how can we be exclusive? None are worthy of God’s gifts, but He gives anyway. Jesus wants them to remember that service comes from the heart, not some cute saying! Where is our compassion for others? Serving others indicates a level of compassion for someone other than self. There is no room for selfishness in God’s kingdom. Do we hear what’s being said?

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Sealed proposals for the 2015 and 2016 Summer Youth Employment Program to be submitted to the City of Winston-Salem will be received by the Community and Business Development Department in the Bryce A. Stuart Building, Suite 423, 100 East First Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 until 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Instructions for submitting proposals and complete specifications may be obtained during regular office hours at the same location or http://www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/CBD/HousingDevelopment/Articles/Reports. The City of Winston-Salem reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted at the same location beginning 2:00 P.M., Monday, February 16, 2015. Prospective proposers are encouraged to attend. Mellin L. Parker Planning Sr. Project Supervisor

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DBE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co., Inc. is currently soliciting quotes from interested DBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following project: Project:

DI00084-Forsyth County Replace Existing Bridge No. 116 over Salem Crk on SR2991 Grade, Drain, Paving, Widening & Structure

Bid Date: February 25, 2015 @ 10:00 AM Sub Quotes due by Feb. 24th @ 3:00 PM Contact: Gary Eisner gary.eisner@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North— PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112

We have adopted several policies and procedures to encourage the participation of DBE firms on our projects, so if you are interested in this project but discouraged by any of its requirements, please contact us. We have special joint pay agreements and even an expedited payment policy for DBE firms, and we encourage you to contact us to discuss how these procedures can help you on this project. If the bonding, letter of credit or insurance requirements set forth in the bid documents would otherwise prevent you from soliciting a quote please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you meet these requirements. Likewise, if you are discouraged from submitting a quote on this project because you think you may have trouble obtaining the necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or any other related assistance or services that may be necessary to complete the work, please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you overcome these obstacles. We adopted these policies to encourage the participation of DBE firms like yours, and we encourage your company to explore and take advantage of them; so please feel free to give us a call in these regards A meeting has been scheduled for February 16th at 10:00 a.m. at 1608 Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC for anyone who is interested to ask questions, obtain plans, etc.

Work Includes and we will be accepting quotes for but not limited to: Const. Survey, Clear & Gurb, Pipe Culverts, Asp. Paving, Milling, Stone, Masonry Drainage Struct., GR, Shldr Berm Gutter, Rip Rap, Geotextile for Drainage, TC, Thermo. Pavement Markings, EC Items, Seed & Mlulch, Removal of Exist. Struct, Drilled Piers, Class A Conc (Bridge), Bridge App. Slabs, Reinfor. Steel (Bridge,), Spiral Col. Reinf. Steel, Steel Piles, Vert. Conc. Barrier Rail., Elastomeric Bearings, stressed Conc Box Beams, Prestressed Conc. Cored Slabs Please see proposal for complete listing of bid items. Bid items can be subdivided into economically feasible units to facilitate DBE Participation. We ask that all Non-DBE Subs & Suppliers also utilize DBE Subs & Suppliers to increase our overall DBE Participation on this project. Be sure to check our website periodically for addenda. Plans may be obtained/viewed: https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/de fault.aspx Division 9 www.jrvannoy.com Subcontractor Plan Room Vannoy Construction-1608 Hwy 221 North-Jefferson, NC, WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Sealed Single Prime Base Bids will be received (not opened) by Davie County Schools, at the Central Davie Education Center in the Board Room, 220 Campbell Road, Mocksville, NC 27028, on March 31, 2015 until 2:00pm and sealed Bid Alternates will be received until 4:00pm at which time Base Bids and Bid Alternates Bid Date: February 19, 2015 will be opened and read publicly for the Project: Wilkes County Contract num- construction of the following Project: ber: DK00139 New Davie County High School Mocksville, NC TYPE WORK: Hauling, striping, seeding and mulching Bids will be received from pre-qualified Plans and proposals are available at 217 firms only, shall be Single-Prime only and Asphalt Trail, Elkin, NC 28621 and online will include general construction, plumbat NCDOT website. Interested firms can ing, HVAC, electrical, and all work indicontact Dale Rose, Dean Rose or Joel cated by the Bidding Documents. Greene for information and assistance. We may be available to assist interested Bid Alternates submitted without a correM/W/DBEs in obtaining any required in- sponding Base Bid will not be considered, surance, bonding, letter of credit, equip- and shall be returned, unopened, to the ment, supplies, materials, and any other bidder prior to opening. related assistance that may be required by these contracts. Contact by phone: 336- Bids will be evaluated based on the sum 835-7506, fax: 336-835-2501, mailing ad- of the Base Bid and corresponding Bid Aldress: PO Box 786 Elkin, NC 28621 or ternates for all accepted alternates. Failure email: carlrosepaving@yahoo.com. Please to submit a Bid Alternate for an accepted have quote into our office February 17 by alternate will result in rejection of the Base Bid. 4:00 PM. CARL ROSE & SONS, INC. IS SOLICITING, MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO FURNISH QUOTATION FOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWING N C D O T PROJECT:

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James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co., Inc. is currently soliciting quotes from interested DBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following project: Project:

DK00142- Ashe County Replace Bridge No. 506 on SR 1372 (Fees Branch Rd) Over Helton Crk Grade, Drain, Pave & Structure

Bid Date: March 5, 2015—Sub Quotes due by 3:00 PM-March 4th Contact: Gary Eisner Gary.eisner@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North— PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112

Bidding Documents may be examined after February 20, 2015 in the office of Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Architects, PA, 530 North Trade Street, Suite 301, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 (336)-725-1371. Qualified General Contractors may obtain one hard copy of the Bidding Documents from the Architect upon deposit of $400.00. Consisting of approximately 329,000 SF of new construction, the main building is one story with a three story classroom wing. Refer to Davie County Schools’ website at www.davie.k12.nc.us for a more detailed advertisement and building description. Mandatory Pre-Bid on March 10, 2015 at 2:00pm at Central Davie Education Center in the Board Room, 220 Campbell Road, Mocksville, NC 27028. As part of the prebid, an open meeting will be held for all interested bidders and vendors to identify preferred brand alternates and their performance standards that the owner will consider for approval on this project.

No Bidder may withdraw its Bid within 60 days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, and to waive immaterial irregularities. Designer: Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Architects, PA 530 North Trade Street Suite 301 Winston Salem, NC 27101 Davie County Board of Education Dr. Darrin Hartness Superintendent

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Alice Patterson, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Mary Alice Patterson, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P. O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 271200802, on or before the 5th day of May 2015, 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 5th day of February 2015.

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Request for Review and Comment The Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) and the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) are seeking public review and comment on the following documents: • 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Street and Highway Project List for the Winston-Salem Urban Area MPO • Draft Fiscal Years 2016-2025 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the Winston-Salem Urban Area MPO • Federal and State Transportation Funds Obligated in 2014 The Metropolitan Transportation Plan is the long-range, multi-modal plan for the urban area that includes the fiscally constrained Street and Highway project lists for the years 2016 through 2040. The Street and Highway Project List includes projects funded with federal, State and local dollars. The Draft Fiscal Years 20162025 STIP for the Winston-Salem Urban Area is the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) list of all transportation projects funded with federal and State dollars for the next 10 years within the MPO. The STIP is a subset of the projects listed in the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The Street and Highway project list is the basis for the Air Quality Emissions Modeling and Conformity Determination Report required by the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) for both the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Fiscal Years 20162025 STIP. The Federal and State transportation funds obligated in 2014 is a list of funds expended within the MPO during the past year. Public drop in meetings to review and comment on these documents will be held on Wednesday, February 18th from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday, February 19th from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Bryce Stuart Municipal Building lobby and a Public Hearing on the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Street and Highway Project List will be held at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015, in the Fifth Floor Meeting Room, Bryce Stuart Municipal Building, 100 East First Street, Winston-Salem. The MPO will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Fredrick Haith as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made. The documents are online at www.DOT.CityofWS.org and www.hpdot.net/hpmpo/ and at public libraries in Forsyth County and King, each municipal town hall, the NCDOT office at 375 Silas Creek Parkway, the WinstonSalem Department of Transportation, Room 307, 100 East First Street, WinstonSalem; and the High Point Department of Transportation, 211 South Hamilton Street, High Point.

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2015010471 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 727 Laurel St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block0588Lot(s) 003F On City County Tax Map This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 727 Laurel St, the property being known as Block 0588Lot(s) 003F is unfit for human habitation under the standards-offitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 16th day of February, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished. You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 727 Laurel St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Bruce Bailiff, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: January 16, 2015

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ONLY WRITTEN COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5 P.M. MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015. Mail, e-mail or fax comments to: Fredrick Haith Winston-Salem DOT P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 E-mail: fredrickh@cityofws.org Fax: (336) 748-3370 The Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization does not exclude participation or discriminate in any program or activity receiving Federal assistance on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice regarding the Winston-Salem Urban Area MPO programs has a right to file a formal complaint with Ms. Angela Carmon, City Attorney, City of WinstonSalem, P.O. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, NC 27102, within 180 days following the date of the alleged discrimination occurrence. The Chronicle February 12, 2015

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL ON PETITIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, WinstonSalem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on February 16, 2015 on the following proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Proposal by the Community Development/Housing/General Government Committee to amend Chapter B of the Unified Development Ordinances to amend transmission tower regulations in residential zoning districts – UDO-254. All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes. During the public hearing the City Council may hear other proposals to amend the zoning of the above-described property or any portion thereof. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, grant the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, or rezone the above-described property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classification. Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on these proposals which is in the possession of the City-County Planning Board by inquiring in the office of the City-County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 747-7404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Renée L. Phillips, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2014070039

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2010020679

NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 4614 Indiana Ave Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block2263Lot(s) 101C On City County Tax Map

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 2533 Lewis St. Accy Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block1845Lot(s) 002B On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 4614 Indiana Ave, the property being known as Block 2263Lot(s) 101C is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 2533 Lewis St. Accy, the property being known as Block 1845Lot(s) 002B is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 25th day of February, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 2nd day of March, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 4614 Indiana Ave including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2533 St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Bruce Bailiff, Housing Conservation Administrator

Date Issued: January 26, 2015

Date Issued: January 16, 2015

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East Ward meeting east Ward Council Member Derwin l. Montgomery will hold a Town hall Meeting with his constituents this evening (Thursday, Feb. 12) to discuss the 2014 bonds, economic development, Wake Forest innovation Quarter and public safety. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Parkview Church of God, 3263 Kernersville road. For more information, contact Twanda Montgomery at 462-2341 or twandam@cityofws.org. Ebola symposium “ebola: At home And Abroad,” a two-night symposium will be presented by Wake Forest University on today (Thursday, Feb. 12) and Friday, Feb. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Kulynych Auditorium of the Byrum Welcome Center. Panels of diverse experts to discuss the sociopolitical context and effects of the ebola disease in West Africa. Q&As and receptions will follow. The events are free and open to the public. Sierra Club meeting The Sierra Club Foothills Group, which includes Forsyth County, will hold a meeting today (Thursday, Feb. 12) at 7 p.m. at Single Brothers Workshop, 10 Academy St. in old Salem. Victoria and Jere Cunningham will discuss the impact of factory chicken farming on its neighbors and the environment. The meeting is free and open to all. Contact Cornelia Barr, 355 Park Blvd., 36-409-2772 or cbdub@me.com. Class worshiping The A. h. Anderson Class of 1969 , will be worshiping at new hope Missionary Church, 1201 new hope lane, on Sunday, Feb. 22 at the 11 a.m. service. We invite all members of the class to come join us for the service and fellowship. hostess: Pat Stevenson Miller.

QEA seeks students Quality education Academy, 5012 lansing Drive, is currently accepting applications for the spring semester. For more information see our website www.qeschools.org or call 336-744-7138.

Effective childcare seminar The workshop “Soaring high with effective lesson Plans in Child Care” will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Carver road library, 4915 lansing Drive. Forsyth County Cooperative extension Agent Deborah D. Womack will lead it. it is free, but pre-registration is required by Friday, Feb. 20 by calling 336-703-2910. Tax help AArP Tax Aide will be offering free tax assistance this

year at the Centenary UMC Annex, 657 Fifth St., across from the main entrance of the downtown library, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They help with returns for all ages and income levels at no charge. You do not have to be an AArP member. To get help with your taxes, you need to bring a picture iD, Social Security card, your W-2 and/or 1099s, employer iD numbers or Social Security numbers of child care providers and, if possible, last year's tax returns. if you want to file jointly electronically, you will also need to bring in that information for your spouse. if you want direct deposit of any refund, you should also bring your checking or savings account information.

Valentine’s Day card freebie Positive image Performing Arts (PiPA), based at the Winston lake Family YMCA,at 901 Waterworks road, is giving out free Valentine’s Day cards to the public. each card grants the recipient a day of free PiPA summer camp. The summer camp is a girl's only camp. The cards are available to anyone and in bulk. Cards can be picked up Monday-Thursday 6 – 7 p.m. in the PiPA Studio located at Winston lake Y.

Tree pruning class The Forsyth Cooperative extension, 1450 Fairchild road, will sponsor a Fruit Tree, Bush & Vine Pruning Workshop at Forsyth Cooperative extension, at 1 p.m. Feb. 19. learn the proper way to prune. We will cover pruning grapes, blueberries, fig and apple trees.This will be a free demonstration with hands on participation. This event will be outside. Dress appropriately for the forecasted weather. Scott Welborn, extension agent, for Consumer horticulture, will speak. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Space is limited. Call 336-703-2850 or send an email to: coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc.

East-Northeast Plan meeting The City-County Planning and Development Services is inviting residents to attend a community kick-off meeting to update the east-northeast Area Plan adopted in 2008. The kick-off meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the rupert Bell neighborhood Center, 1502 Mount Zion Place, from 6 – 8 p.m.

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NASSAu, Bahamas – A top Bahamas official praised the Black Press the week of Jan. 25 as essential to truthfully and creditably chronicling AfricanAmerican progress from one generation to the next.

Philip e. Davis, deputy prime minister and minister of Works and urban Development, commended the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) for 75 years of excellence. “it goes without saying that your relevance, with time, is all the more important as the stories of struggle and sacrifice are passed on to each generation of Blacks,” he said in a speech at the NNPA mid-winter convention here. “This is essential so that our youth and future generations understand and appreciate the price of what they enjoy today.” NNPA publishers were also greeted by Minister of Tourism obediah h. Wilchcombe. A former journalist, Wilchcombe pledged to advertise in NNPA newspapers to help attract tourists, especially African- Americans, to the Bahamas. in his speech, Davis said, “No one has the authority to tell your story like you can, so as to aptly illustrate in the words of an old African proverb: ‘until the lions have their own historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunters.’Davis urged publishers to continue providing robust coverage of their communities while embracing the technology favored by young people.

“As you move to celebrate Black history Month ...beginning early next

Photo by Ann Ragland, NNPA

From left to right: NNPA Convention Co-Chair Terry Jones; NNPA President Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.; Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister Philip E. Davis; Convention Co-Chair Karen Carter Richards and NNPA Chairman Cloves C. Campbell

“Today, history screams as loudly in Ferguson [Mo.] as it did in Mississippi during the 1960s,”

week, i encourage you to continue as responsible generational leaders, being the critical voice that gives the perspective that others are simply not equipped to give,” he said. “i also entreat you to embrace the technology of youth. Arming yourselves in this way will allow you to exponentially contribute to

nurturing hearts and enlightening minds throughout the world.”

Davis drew a direct link between the civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and recent unrest across the nation when unarmed African-Americans were killed by police officers who were never prosecut-

ed.

Benjamin F. Chavis

“Today, history screams as loudly in Ferguson [Mo.] as it did in Mississippi during the 1960s,” he said. “We must, though, be careful that the ideologies which led to our bonded and disenfranchised forebears to unrest and uprising are not used to

rationalize the actions of those who resist the necessary casings of law and order. “As journalists, your role as peacekeepers, therefore, can never be overstated. you must do all that you can to continue to be forthright and objective truthtellers, calming the waters, while providing an accessi-

ble resource for young emerging leaders.” like AfricanAmericans, Davis said, the Bahamas has had its own struggles with racial tension. he said that history is “painfully punctuated with accounts of bloodshed and death, poverty and provocative policemen, incited cities and solemn cemeteries.” he explained, “much as that history derives from the abominable Jim crow that survives today dressed in the fabled emperor’s new clothes.” chronicle Publisher ernie Pitt presented a seminar on local advertising sales at the NNPA gathering.

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On Monday, Jan. 26, the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County celebrated its 65th birthday and launched its 2015 Campaign, all while urging local residents to “seize the day.” “This year is especially significant as we’re celebrating our 65th year of enriching lives in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, and tonight we invite you to raise a glass to both this legacy as well as our vision for the future,” said Arts Council Board Chair Steve Berlin. As guests visited and circulated around the Hanesbrand Theatre, which featured dramatic floral arrangements from Bo Ty Florist, Colin Allured, a guitarist, singer and songwriter, entertained. Allured is one of many practicing local artists who has received a Regional Artist Project Grant from The Arts Council to further his career. Berlin introduced the 2015 Campaign Co-Chairs – Anc Newman, senior VP at Aon Risk Services, and Stuart Parks, owner and managing principal of The Arden Group. The Arts Council has adopted a theme of “Engagement” for the year, encouraging residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and arts and cultural organizations to find new ways to team up and demonstrate that Winston-Salem is, in fact, a City of Arts and Innovation. “We have a vision,” the co-chairs said, and invited guests to invest in this vision in ways that will help drive progress and innovation in the city and county. “For 65 years,” Parks said, “this annual

Submitted Photo (From left) Former Arts Council Chair Tom Ingram, campaign Co-Chair Anc Newman and Kenneth Shaw of Novant Health chat at the recent 65th birthday celebration.

Community Briefs

Armstrong

Local poet among those feting Angelou

Abrea Armstrong will be reading her poem "Legacy (For: Maya)" at the Celebrating Maya Angelou program at SECCA, 750 Marguerite Drive, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17. Co-sponsored by Wake Forest University Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program and the WFU Prohumanitate Institute, members of the Wake Forest community and selected members of the community-at-large will be giving lively readings of Dr. Maya Angelou’s poetry. As the winner of the ‘Poetry in Plain Sight’ contest sponsored by the Winston-Salem Arts Council & the WinstonSalem Writers, Armstrong has had her poem “Legacy” displayed in numerous downtown store fronts and it is currently hanging aboard WSTA buses for the first quarter of 2015. As an award-winning journalist and poet, Armstrong pays tribute to her native soil, WinstonSalem, and to fellow writer Angelou by capturing her timeless wisdom with saying, "Before the caged bird knew of kingdom come, you chose to sing. Only the moon could rival yours hips' power with every graceful swing ..." she writes. All are invited to the event for an inspiriting evening celebrating Maya Angelou and the power of her words. A light reception will follow the celebration. Share your favorite line of a poem by Maya Angelou on Twitter and Instagram:#celerabratingmaya. Find out more about Celebrating Maya at http://inside.wfu.edu/2015/ 01/collective-actions-celebrating-our-legacy-drmaya-angelou/

WSFD offering education programs The

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Fire Department is accepting requests for community education programs. On-duty firefighters are available to speak about fire and life safety practices, attend resource and career fairs, school and youth events, carnivals, senior events and more. Station tours can be scheduled at any of the city’s 19 fire stations and sessions can be scheduled for the department’s fire safety trailer. The Fire Department also offers fire extinguisher training for employers. Community education programs can be scheduled for any day of the week. To schedule a community education program, go to CityofWSFire.org and click on the Public Education link. Citizens can also call the Fire Department’s Community Education office at 7737965 or call CityLink 311.

Police academy seeks citizens

The Police Department is accepting applications for the spring session of the Citizens’ Police Academy, which will start April 16. The Citizens’ Police Academy is a 13-week program that meets once a week to better acquaint citizens with the law enforcement profession and the role of the Police Department within the community. The Citizens’ Police Academy curriculum is similar to training for new police officers, with a mix of classroom and scenario/hands-on training on such topics as department functions, search and seizure laws, use of force, firearms training, crime prevention, domestic violence, criminal investigations, vice/narcotics operations and K-9 and special operations. Participants will have an opportunity to ride with a patrol officer. The classes are taught by officers and civilian employees throughout the department. The weekly sessions are intended to help create a citizenry that is familiar and comfortable with the Police Department. The classes are not designed to train participants to be police officers. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at the Public Safety Center or the Alexander R. Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center. Enrollment is open to any citizen 18 years of age

or older who resides, works or attends school in Winston-Salem. Anyone interested in attending the Citizens’ Police Academy may call the Winston-Salem Police Department for an application at 336 408-8126, or complete an application online at www.WSPD.org. The class is limited to 30 students. Applications must be submitted by March 30.

Davis completes basic training

Army Pvt. Crystal R. D avis has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army’s mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Davis is the daughter of Charles and Lisa Davis of Winston-Salem and sister of Ebony Burnett of Kernersville. She is a 2014 graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School.

Williams graduates

Army Pvt. Michael A. Wil liams has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Williams is the son of Sharon Williams of Tolleson, Ariz. and grandson of Sharon Williams of Winston-Salem. He is a 2010 graduate of North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem. He earned an associate degree in 2012 from Forsyth Technical Community College.

arts initiatives, and provide arts education experiences to our school children. In turn, we have created an arts community that promotes economic development and makes Winston-Salem and Forsyth County a vibrant place to live, work and play.” He announced the 2015 campaign goal of $2.675 million that will allow The Arts Council to continue to advance, coordinate and support the arts, while focusing on its role as a community builder. Parks spoke of inclusiveness and diversity. Newman outlined Arts Council initiatives that are designed to reach the grassroots and make a reality of the Council’s 2015 theme. “Throughout 2015, The Arts Council will host conversations that explore how Forsyth County’s arts community can serve as a catalyst for future prosperity and align to create efficiencies that are selfsustaining. He reminded guests about two other Arts Council initiatives. Community Enrichment Mini Grants, for which any individual or group can apply, are designed to be quick and easy with a one-page application. He also applauded the creation of the Arts Council Engagement Society (ACES) that is an opportunity for individuals of all ages to get involved, and learn about area arts organizations, their programming and volunteer opportunities. The celebration ended with a dramatic “flash mob” presentation by NC School of the Arts high school students who challenged guests to get involved by performing “Seize the Day” from the musical “Newsies.”

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able odds. In partnership with Bookmarks, Twin City Stage will welcome Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie Robinson, to the performance. Sharon Robinson is the educational consultant for Major League Baseball. She manages “Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life,” a baseballthemed national character education curriculum that

nonfiction. She has written several widely praised books about her father, including “Jackie’s Nine: Jackie Robinson's Values to Live By,” “Promises to Keep: How Jackie

In celebration of Black History Month, Twin City Stage will present “Play to Win: The Jackie Robinson Story” on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. The show begins at 11 a.m. and runs approximately one hour. It is recommended for second through eighth grade audiences and will be performed by Birmingham Robinson Children’s Theatre. In this inspiring musical, Branch Robinson Changed Rickey, the general America” and “Jackie manager of the Robinson: American Brooklyn Dodgers, Hero,” a children's biogramakes it very clear phy. Bookmarks will have to a hopeful Jackie these books available for Robinson that in purchase in the lobby and order to succeed in Robinson will be signing the major leagues, books before and after the Robinson will have performance. to endure racial hatred, insults, and All tickets are $12 for abuse in silence, while still helps empower students to general admission and may playing to win. face obstacles in their lives. be purchased at the box Through his determina- She is also the author of office window one hour tion, dignity and resolve, many works of fiction and prior to curtain, or online at Robinson paved the way for ballplayers, athletes and countless other Americans to look past the color of their skin and to reach for the stars. Although this musical is and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, aimed at young audirequired hospitalization or a loved one died while ences, all ages will enjoy this portrayal of Jackie taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present Robinson’s determinatime, you may be entitled to compensation. tion to be the best despite seemingly insurmount-

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The NC Left Me Out Coalition, a group of health care advocates supporting expanded Medicaid coverage in the state, continued its statewide tour in Greensboro on Friday, Feb. 6 to share the stories of some of the 500,000 North Carolinians who fall into the health insurance coverage gap caused by Republican lawmakers' refusal to expand Medicaid. Jolonda Ware, a Greensboro single mother and full-time student who also works multiple jobs, joined coalition members at Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine in Greensboro to share her story. Ware said she often has to go without necessary medical care that an expanded Medicaid program would allow her to afford. "I'm doing everything I can and more to support my son," she said.

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Residents living in and around the Winston-Salem can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions by taking advantage of affordable screenings being offered by Life Line Screening. Bethany Baptist Church, 600 Old Hollow Road, will host screenings all day on Thursday, March 5. Screenings offered can check for the following: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health • HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels • Diabetes risk • Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis • Kidney and thyroid function, and more Servio Manderochio of Holly Springs, N.C. attended a Life Line Screening and said, "I can't begin to thank you enough. The screening you performed saved my life.” Screening packages start at $149, but consultants will work with everyone to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. They are convenient and accessible to those in wheelchairs and who have trouble walking. Free parking is also available. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our www.lifelinescreening.com for more information or to pre-register, which is required.

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"But apparently that's still not enough, because lawmakers have decided to play politics instead of helping people like me afford the care we need. The longer they wait, the deeper people like me fall into debt as we struggle to pay for treatment." The tour and NCLeftMeOut.org website come on the heels of a December report that found about 30,000 people in Guilford and Forsyth counties fall into this gap. The Cone Health Foundation study also found that expanding Medicaid to cover these people would create over 5,000 jobs, $3 billion in economic activity and nearly $20 million in tax revenueÊfor Guilford and Forsyth counties by 2020. "North Carolina lawmakers have already cost the state nearly $2 billion in lost economic activity and the chance to create 43,000 jobs across the state by refusing to expand

Medicaid," said Adam Linker, codirector of the Health Access Coalition and a member of the NC Left Me Out Coalition. "Even worse, about 20 North Carolinians die every week because they lack access to affordable health care. The clock is ticking, and this NCLeftMeOut.org website allows lawmakers and their voters back home to see personal stories from the 500,000 people who are being denied coverage." Lee Storrow, executive director of NC AIDS Action, added, "Some of our state leaders claim there is 'no good case' for expanding Medicaid. I guess they must not be paying attention, because the reasons for expansion are crystal clear. Just ask Republican governors like Chris Christie and John Kasich who have decided to expand Medicaid in their states, recognizing the need to put people over politics."

Five years ago the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center launched its Telestroke Network to help patients in rural communities receive timely state-of-the-art stroke therapies. Since then, the Network’s stroke neurologists have provided service to more than 1,000 patients. One of the first of its kind in the state, the Telestroke Network partners with community hospitals to ensure that they have 24-hour access to Wake Forest Baptist stroke neurologists through telemedicine devices that have video teleconferencing and image-sharing capabilities. “Wake Forest Baptist leads the state in the number of vascular neurology faculty who specialize in advanced stroke care,” said Bobbi Carbone, M.D., M.B.A., president and chief operating officer of Wake Forest Baptist Health. “This cutting-edge technology allows us to share our expertise, add to the capabilities of community hospitals across the state, and provide the best possible outcomes to patients in the best possible environment, either at the network hospital or, if necessary, by transfer to Wake Forest Baptist.” Utilizing these specialized devices, Wake Forest Baptist stroke specialists can evaluate a patient at a member hospital and consult with emergency department doctors there in real time. “Minutes can make all the difference in the outcome of an acute stroke patient,” said Charles Tegeler, M.D., professor of neurology at Wake Forest Baptist and medical director of the Telestroke Network. “This system saves precious time and helps to avoid delays in access to potentially life-saving treatment.” So far, the network has helped treat more than 1,400 patients from Sparta to Morehead City. More than 60 percent of those cases required a remote-presence consultation with a Wake Forest Baptist neurologist via a telemedicine device while the rest could be handled by phone

Wyrick co-signs pills warning

David Wyrick, Ph.D., director of the UNCG Institute to Promote Athlete Health & Wellness, urges athletes to “put down that pill” in the wake of the New York State Office of the Attorney General’s call for four major retailers to stop selling dietary supplement products alleged to contain fraudulent and potentially dangerous herbal ingredients. “Dietary supplements, some of which are used by athletes in an effort to improve performance, are unregulated by the Food and Drug Administration and products can be contaminated or adulterated,” says Wyrick. The attorney general’s office announced the cease and desist letters Tuesday, Feb. 3. GNC, Target, Walmart and Walgreens were asked to stop selling herbal supplements alleged to contain ingredients not listed on the label or that could not be verified to contain the substance listed on the label. “This puts the population, including athletes, at risk for adverse and possibly severe allergic reactions, unwittingly testing positive for banned substances, and even worse,” says Wyrick, who is also an associate professor of Public Health Education at UNCG. “One of the cornerstones of our work at the institute is to educate our athlete population about the risks of dietary supplement use and give them the tools to make wise, healthful decisions.”

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