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Advocates for the poor are concerned about rule changes threatening food stamp benefits for 110,000 people in North Carolina if they don't meet work requirements. The change in the federal Nutrition Assistance Supplemental Program affects able-bodied people ages 18 through 49 with no dependents. It requires them to work, volunteer or attend education or job-training at least 80 hours

a month to receive food aid. If they don't, their benefits are cut off after three months. “What's problematic about this policy is that it's not a test of one's willingness to work,” said Tazra Mitchell, a policy analyst at the left-leaning nonprofit North Carolina Budget and Tax Center. “It applies regardless. No matter how hard they're looking for a job, if they don't find one in three months, their food aid is gone.” The requirements date back to a 1996 federal welfare reform law, but they were

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waived for nearly every state during the recession that began in 2008. North Carolina is among 21 states where the waiver ends this year. Across the country, an Associated Press analysis shows nearly 1.1 million adults stand to lose their benefits this year if they do not find a way to meet work requirements. The number affected in North Carolina is among the largest, following Florida's 300,000 and Tennessee's 150,000. The waiver expired in January in 23 North Carolina counties, while the rest will

lose the waiver by July 1. In Forsyth County, Margaret Elliott, executive director of Crisis Control Ministry, said, "Crisis Control will be prepared to assist those individuals who face a cutback in food stamps, but we realize that a food pantry is not the long-term solution to this problem." Crisis Control's food pantry served 7,098 people in 2015, and about 60% of these clients receive food stamps. North Carolina's unemployment rate

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Triad leader installed a chief of Nigerian kingdom Dr. Robert Brown receives ceremonial head wear from King Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi.

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GREENSBORO – Helping others has been instilled in Dr. Robert “Bob” Brown since he was child. His grandmother, who raised him, taught him to help any and everyone whenever he could. That helped lead him to become royalty on Friday, Jan. 29, when he was installed a chief of the Ikorodu kingdom. Brown has helped many individuals from the country of Nigeria come to the United States to further their education as well as many philanthropic works throughout the country. One of those individuals whom Brown has helped is Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, the King of the Nigerian city of Ikorodu. As a way to show Brown his gratitude in all he has done, Shotobi and the citizens of

Dr. Robert Brown sits as he is celebrated at his Coronation Ceremony on Friday, Jan. 29. Ikorodu came to Greensboro to install Brown as a Chief of the Ikorodu kingdom.

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The ceremony was filled with individuals from the nation of Nigeria, as well as native Nigerians who have made the United States their home. The national anthems of both the United States and Nigeria were played to start the evening off, followed by a brief introduction of the ceremony’s distinguished guests. A routine by the dance troop “Spirit of David” from Bennett College set the tone of joy and celebration for the night’s event. Dr. Brown accompanied by his wife then entered the room to a standing ovation and roaring cheer from the audience in attendance. A history of Dr. Brown’s career was given and many of the charitable deeds he has performed over the years were chronicled. Shotobi then took the microphone and gave a See Chief on A10

A federal judge is now weighting the evidence and arguments in the N.C. NAACP vs. McCrory trial that began last July. The main argument of the plaintiffs against a new photo ID requirement that will go into effect for the first time this year was delayed after the General Assembly altered the law to allow for exemptions for voters who have a reasonable impediment to getting a photo ID. Although they acknowledge the change, attorneys representing the NAACP and the U.S. Justice Department argue that a photo ID requirement places discriminatory burdens on minority voters. During closing arguments on Monday, Penda Hair said over the 18-hour time period they were allowed to argue their case, they presented more than enough evidence that proves the photo ID requirement would make it hard for minorities to vote. As she stood before U.S. District Judge Thomas Schroeder, Hart mentioned Rev. Barber blacks and Hispanic voters have to overcome a number of obstacles to obtain a photo ID, such as transportation, and financial issues. She also discussed how the statue differs from similar laws in South Carolina and Georgia. The N.C. law only allows voters to use IDs issued from the N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles, while other states allow citizens to use any photo ID issued in the United States including work or school identification cards. “The Department of Motor Vehicles is a dysfunctional organization,” she said. “We all have had our issues with the DMV. They placed hurdles in front of people to make it hard to obtain photo IDs, even ones that are free.” Attorney representing the state, Thomas Farr, said because the law hasn’t been implemented yet, there is no proof that it will have a negative impact on minority voters. Farr also said the plaintiffs didn’t have any evidence to back their claim. “The plaintiffs’ argument makes for some good sound bites, but that’s pretty much it,” he continued. “I have not heard one shred of evidence that proves the photo ID requirement would keep blacks and Hispanics from voting.” Farr also argued that only a small percent of black and Hispanic voters don’t have a state issued photo ID. During

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Young people will take lead during Feb. 13 Moral March

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For the past ten years, the annual historic Thousands on Jones Street Moral March and People’s Assembly in Raleigh has not only always involved young people, but also empowered them as well. “every moral reconstruction movement has had young people at the center of its development,” Rev. William Barber, president of the NCNAACP and convener of the upcoming Moral March/hK on J People’s Assembly on Feb. 13, says. “In the 1960s during the civil rights movement, in the second reconstruction, youth - black, white and Jewish - were at the center. And so it must

be as we build a modern day third reconstruction moral movement today.” This year, young people, known as the #JusticeSquad, will actually lead the Moral March through downtown Raleigh to the Fayetteville Street Mall side of the State Capitol, where the People’s Assembly will take place. It is there where young activists will then pass out pledge-to-vote cards and literature to attendees for both the March 15th primaries and the Nov. 8th general elections. There will also be tables for voter registration. Applicants can register online at hKonJ.com on the home page by clicking the “sign up” link per the third choice under

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“Over 50 years ago there were young folks out in the streets registering people to vote, fighting for this cause.” –Ty Lawson, N.C. NAACP

“#Become a MoralMarch Volunteer.” “Dr. Barber felt that it would be amazing if this year, we had 200 young people leading this march,” Ty lawson, N.C. NAACP Field Secretary, said. “We’re getting the youth involved and saying, hey, it’s our time.”

“over 50 years ago there were young folks out in the streets registering people to vote, fighting for this cause. Now it’s time for us to answer the call of duty. It worked then; it’s going to work now. We’re going to make sure we get the job done.” Indeed, voter registra-

The performance at the the International Civil Rights Center and Museum stars Jason McKinney as Paul Robeson.

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Civil Rights Center to present ‘Paul Robeson’ SPeCIAl To The ChRoNICle

GReeNSBoRo — “Paul Robeson,” a musical and spoken portrayal of the world-famous scholar, actor, singer, lawyer, allAmerican athlete and civil rights activist, comes to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, 134 S. elm St., Greensboro, Feb. 4-7. Tickets are $25 for general admission seating and are on sale at the Community Theater of Greensboro box office: 336-333-7469. The show is produced and presented by United in Music. Before King dreamed, before Thurgood Marshall petitioned and Sidney Poitier emoted, before the big breakthroughs in

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hollywood and Washington, before the Jim Crow signs came down, and before the Civil Rights banners went up, before Spike lee, before Denzel Washington, before Sam Jackson and Jesse Jackson, there was Paul Robeson. The performance stars Jason McKinney as Robeson, the AfricanAmerican Renaissance man who rose to prominence in multiple arenas at a time when racism and segregation was rampant in the United States. Robeson used his fame as a performer to become a voice for people who were marginalized both at home and abroad. Despite a hugely successful career on stage and in films and international popularity, he was

if one person is denied the right to vote, something has to be done. “If one is discriminated against, that is one person too many,” said Barber. “The law is unequal, intimidating, and unnecessary. We’ve seen this before;

eventually silenced and his career effectively ended by prejudice and McCarthyism. Phillip hayes Dean's ‘Paul Robeson’ sheds light on the life of this courageous, influential and complex man whose message remains relevant for today's audiences. United in Music's Christopher Bagley costars as Robeson's longtime collaborator lawrence Brown. "Paul Robeson's life story reminds us of the important work he did so bravely to advance the civil rights discussion," said Bagley, "and those issues could not be any less important today. We are reminded every day that there is still so much work to be done to end racial discrimination."

these are Jim Crow tactics in the 21st century.” Although it is unclear when Judge Schroeder will make a ruling on the case, both sides have until Thursday, Feb. 11, to submit any additional evidence.

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tion for the March 15th primary ends on Friday, Feb. 19, with early voting beginning on Thursday, March 3 and ending Saturday March 12 at 1 p.m. Young people have always played a role in the Forward Together Movement, lawson says, recalling how he took part several years ago. “We’ve built a movement that’s inclusive. This is an intergenerational movement, and everyone has their eyes on the prize – making sure that our right to vote is no longer being attacked. And our Youth Council and College Division is very strong …. doing great work and mobilizing for hK on J.” lawson says the strong,

principled leadership of N.C. NAACP Pres. Rev. William Barber inspires everyone across race, gender and generational lines, but he is particularly inspirational to young people. “he’s such a charismatic leader. Young people across the state see that leadership and wisdom. It’s not a movement that has young people on one side and older people on the other. It’s a movement that has all of our issues at the core.” lawson says young people who take part in the Moral March should be proud. “This is our moment. This is the generation that this world has been looking for, and we need to answer to that call.”

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FEASIBLE AND A IMP PA ACTFFUL WINSTON-SALEM’S POVERT Y RAATE TE HAS BEEN THE HIGHEST OF NORTH CAROLINAA’S LARGEST CITIES FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS IN 2014: • More than 24 percent of Winston-Salem citizens lived in poverty, based on their h i household h h ld income. • 32.6 percent – almost one out of thrree ee – children in Winston-Salem lived in poverty • 46.5 percent of Hispanic/Latino residents and 30.6 percent of Black/African -American residents lived in poverty.

The Poverty Thought Force neeeds input from everyone who can help shed light on the causes and solutions to poverty: those se living in poverty, proffessionals and volunteers with agencies that serve the poorr,, experts who have studied the causes and consequences of poverty, and anyone whose private or work lives are affected by the consequences of poverty. UPCOMING MEETINGS: Feb. 23,, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Biotech Place at Wake Foreest Innovation Quarter 575 N. Patterson Ave. Winsston-Salem • Education & Liffee Skills • Housing & Homelessness March 17, 6 - 7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Church & World Outreach Center 3683 Old Lexington Rd, Winnston-Salem • Health & Wellness • Jobs & Workforce Develoopment Learn more and register to attendd:

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The Winston-Salem Fire Department’s Fire Recruits Class XXIII pose at a training facility.

New firefighters ready to serve

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On Jan. 15, the Winston-Salem Fire Department (WSFD) graduated 19 trainees from its Fire Recruits Class XXIII. The graduates are now working as firefighters in stations around the city, living at their station for 24hour shifts as they’re on call to respond to emergencies at a moment’s notice. Four AfricanAmericans were in the class. Out of the 357 employees that work at the WSFD, 93 are AfricanAmericans. Among this new crop of firefighters is Alfred “Theo” Jones, 25, who was in the Army National Guard for six years and began his firefighter training literally days after leaving the Guard. He said he

loved adventure but also loved helping others. He’d helped people internationally in the Guard and now wanted to do the same with the WSFD. “I was always in love with the fire service. I think the job is very weighty, it’s a very big deal and I wanted to be a part of it,” he said. Jones, a Charlotte native who moved to Winston-Salem three years ago, said firefighter training was intensive. He said there was extensive reading, studying and testing for the medical training and the fire training was physically demanding. Jones is stationed at Fire Station 18 on Peacehaven Road. As of Jan. 26, he had yet to go out on a call. His station had gotten several calls for service while he was on

f i r e f i g h t e r ’s salary and his wife’s income, they have no problem making ends meet while raising their 6-year-old daughter. He said he appreciated the pay Westbrook Jones raises that fireduty but were canceled fighters and police got late when firefighters from last month from the City other stations got to the but the pay wasn’t really a scene first. Firefighting can factor for him. involve a lot of waiting “As long as I know I’m and training, he said, but he impacting people, that’s all was looking forward to that matters to me,” said going out and helping peo- Jones, who has degrees in ple. Living in a fire station business from American during his shifts reminds Intercontinental University him of being in the bar- and is currently working on racks during his National his master’s at Liberty Guard service. He said University online. everyone there shared the For William S. same mentality and were Westbrook III, 28, becomdedicated to helping others. ing a firefighter was folHe said between his lowing in his father’s foot-

steps. His father, William Westbrook Jr, was a firefighter with the WSFD for 17 years. He said his father would regale him with stories of the fires he responded to when he was younger and he also got to hang out at the fire station sometimes. He said being a firefighter seemed like the “best job possible” to him. “It was always in my heart to be one,” said Westbrook. He tried for several years to become a firefighter after graduating from Elizabeth City State University with a business degree but couldn’t get past the physically demanding agility test in 2010 and 2012. The third time was the charm and he was able to pass the tests to begin his training. He said the experience

has been ”awesome.” After going through a burning building during training, he can’t imagine doing anything else for a living. He described his class as one big family that quickly bonded to become brothers. Westbrook is stationed at Fire Station 2 located off South Stratford Road. He’s been on several calls, including grease and chimney fires and some false alarms. “It’s exciting, your heart is pumping a thousand times a minute,” he said. “You‘re ready to get there and help in any way you can.” Westbrook, who plans to get married in August, said he was also grateful for the raise but is also OK with the pay.

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Briefs Bob Brown wins civil rights award

Time Warner Cable News GREENSBORO — International businessman Robert “Bob” Brown of High Point received the “Unsung Hero” award at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum gala on Sunday, Jan. 31. Brown worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "They put up their lives,” explained Brown, “They put up everything to make sure that this country lived up to what it’s supposed to be living up to." Brown said the fight was not over yet, as recent events involving racs progress because people have not stopped fighting for equality. "Across the board. we need equal opportunity,” explained Brown, “That’s not always the case. Whereever it is not the case, we need to go knock the doors down."

Urban League celebrates

The Winston-Salem Urban League invites the community to a “Black History Month Celebration: Photograph and Art Exhibit” featuring the works Owens Daniels, photographer, and Leo Rucker, artist, on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Urban League, 201 W. Fifth St. This is the first event of the Urban League’s Black History Month Arts and Cultural Series. The exhibition and musical review will take place in the Urban League hall with an entrance on Trade Street. For information contact Patricia Sadler at the Urban League at 336- 725-5614 extension 3014.

Walker to speak about history

Dr. Corey D. B. Walker, Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education, Winston-Salem State University, will speak about “History They Didn’t Teach You in School” at noon on Saturday, Feb. 6, in the James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium at the Old Salem Visitor Center. Walker, who also is John W. and Anna Hodgin Hanes Professor of the Humanities,will discuss his book, “A Noble Fight: African American Freemasonry and the Struggle for Democracy in America.” The book explores the beginnings of the Black Masonic movement and its significance in African-American history and society. Walker will sign books following the discussion. The cost is $20, which includes a Jamaican Lunch prepared by Irie Ryhthms Restaurant. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 1800-441-5305.

Did you know …? That Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806) was rumored to be the first to study the relativity of space and time, beating Einstein by two centuries and that he wrote a protest letter to Thomas Jefferson for abolition?

Black women lead Women’s Fund in improving lives

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Women’s Fund Director Sabrina Slade and Board of Directors Chairwoman Alison Ashe-Card are working to make the lives of local women better. The Women’s Fund of WinstonSalem, an initiative of The WinstonSalem Foundation, celebrated its 10th anniversary in November during a luncheon in which it gave out $108,000 in grants for projects that help women and girls. Slade describes the organization as a “massive giving circle” funded by the membership fees of 800 women. The board’s grants committee narrows down the grant proposals each year, which are then voted on by all the members of the fund, who ultimately choose what projects receive the grants. The organization’s main focus is economic security for women and girls. A study the group commissioned last year found that the local poverty rate for women and girls has risen. “We are not really wanting to put a Band-Aid on the problem; we’re trying to deal with the root causes of the issues,” said Alison-Card. “They’re both wonderful leaders and positive leaders, and I enjoy working with them,” said Betty Alexander, president of the ACEY Group, which is part of The Woman’s Fund. Slade became the director of the Women’s Fund in 2013 and handles the day-to-day operations. She graduated from UNC-Charlotte with an industrial psychology degree, intending to work in the corporate world. She “fell into” the non-profit world in 1995 and has been working in it ever since. Her past positions include executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Durham and Orange County, director of the local United Way Volunteer Center and vice-president of the Glade Street YWCA. She

Women’s Fund Board of Directors Chairwoman Alison AsheCard, right, and Director Sabrina Slade work together.

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said she’s been able to touch many lives in a positive way working with non-profits, especially the Women’s Fund. “When I go home at night, I feel really good about what I do,” she said. Ashe-Card is an attorney who practiced for 14 years at WombleCarlyle before becoming the assistant director at the Office of Career and Professional Development at Wake Forest Law School. Ashe-Card, who got her JD from American University, said she got into law to help people and joined the Women’s Fund as a member years ago for the same reason. Both women said AfricanAmericans have been active in the non-profit sector for a long time. “I think the African-American community historically has been servant leaders. I think a lot of it comes from strong ties with the church,” said Alison-Card. “And so for many of us, it’s a natural fit to be servant leaders in various circles.” Slade said she had many local role models in African-American women who have led local non-profits. “When I entered in ’95, I already saw myself in African-American women in this field: (former Urban League President) Dee Smith (Wylie) and (YWCA CEO) Florence Corpening, I actually worked for Florence,” said Slade. “So I had role models to talk to, so I could see myself in different leadership

positions.” Slade said, however, that AfricanAmericans sometimes aren’t as included in fundraising efforts, something she’s trying to change as president of the Triad Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Alison-Card is also working to change that too, since she also chairs the Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) of The Winston-Salem Foundation, which seeks to raise money from African-Americans to give to non-profits serving the black community. Alison-Card said the work she does for the Women’s Fund and the BPI is practically like another full-time job but it’s worth it. She said it’s important for African-Americans to accept positions on boards so they can have a voice in local organizations. She’s been on many boards over the years, including current stints on the Winston-Salem Urban League board, the executive committee of the Women’s Council at Forsyth Medical Center, and the Winston-Salem State Board of Visitors. Alison-Card, a married mother of two, and Slade, a divorced mother of one, both do their work and volunteerism while still finding time for family life. “People say ‘how do you do all that?’” said Alison-Card. “And you know what? I just do.” Managing Editor Donna Rogers contributed to this report.

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Members of the African-American Caucus of the Forsyth County Democratic Party Jacquelyne Barber Branch pose with several candidates for elected office after its Candidate Meet and Greet on Saturday, Jan. 30. Shown here are on the front row (L-R) Sophia Kennedy, secretary of the caucus; Sarah Hill Carter, member; Chenita Johnson, caucus president; Gardenia Henley, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives District 12; Sean Grier, representing Chris Rey, candidate for U.S. Senate; and Ronald Buchanan, member. Shown on the second row (L-R) are Daniel Blue III, candidate for N.C. treasurer; Earline Parmon representing Rep. Alma Adams, incumbent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives District 12; and Henry J. Pankey, candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Shown on the back row (L-R) John Lawson, candidate for Winston-Salem City CouncilSouth Ward; and Bobby Wilson, member.

Idea of absentee voting gaining attention

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An event that allowed voters to meet and greet candidates ended with a surprise plea: Encourage people to vote absentee. Earline Parmon, first vice president of the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP, asked the audience to encourage people to get absentee ballots to vote “so they will not have to face the embarrassment of being turned away in this era of voter disenfranchisement.” Several groups are advocating this tactic for voting in the March 15 primaries in light of the 2013 N.C. law that restricts voting mechanisms. The African-American Caucus of the Forsyth County Democratic Party Jacquelyne Barber Branch held its Candidate Meet and Greet on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Forsyth County Democratic Party Headquarters on Burke Street. “You can actually start requesting absentee ballots as of today,” Parmon said. People can go online and request those ballots at http://www.ncsbe.gov/Voti ng/Absentee-Voting. “You can vote ‘no excuse’ absentee ballot,” Parmon said. “I’m encouraging people to vote absen-

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going to be confused during the primary elections because the voting rules are confusing since not all parts of the 2013 N.C. voting law will be implemented on March 15. She mentioned that early voting is March 2 through the 12, although Forsyth County voters don’t know the early voting sites yet because the N.C. State Board of Elections must rule on a contested site. The African American Caucus (AAC) of the County Forsyth Democratic Party Jacquelyne Barber Branch was the first branch formed under the statewide African-American Caucus of the North Carolina Democratic Party. It was officially organized in May 2003. In May 2007, the name was changed to honor longtime Democrat and founding AAC member Jacquelyne Barber.

W-S and Triad go red for National Wear Red Day

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February is American Heart Month. So, on Friday, Feb. 5, the American Heart Association will be celebrating National Wear Red Day. In recognition of the event, main streets, businesses, and organizations across the Triad are going red. In Winston-Salem, Corpening Plaza, Fourth Street, City Hall, the WSTA-Clark Campbell Transportation Center, Hanes Mall, Macy’s, Piedmont Federal Savings Bank, and Novant Health are just a few of the organizations that will show support through red lights and red displays. Piedmont Federal Savings Bank, for example, will display a lighted red dress that is viewable from Bus. 40. Additionally, Fourth Street and Hawthorne Road will erect honorary street signs, becoming Go Red For Women Boulevard throughout February. Numerous businesses in Greensboro and High Point will also show their red. For instance, Crumley Roberts will shine a spotlight on its Freeman Mill Road location in Greensboro during the month. Partnering and sponsoring with the American Heart Association for the event as part of its Go Red for Women movement are: Crumley Roberts, which is the Guilford County Life is Why Sponsor, and Novant Health, which is the Greater Triad Go Red for Women’s Wellness Partner. Together, the organizations encourage the community to get more active and eat healthier so that they can enjoy more of life’s remarkable moments. Moreover, they urge everyone in the Triad to help them support women’s heart health by wearing red on Friday. For detailed information on the Triad’s Go Red displays, contact sarah.fedele@heart.org.

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According to a pamphlet, the branch “seeks the full representation of African-Americans and their affairs at all levels in all activities to support their continued success within the Forsyth County Democratic Party.” Chenita Johnson, president, said the organization holds forums in barber shops to discuss issues in the community, disseminates a Voter Check-up list to help voters determine whether they have everything they need to vote, and holds primary forums in Winston-Salem wards that have contested races. She said the caucus might hold such a forum in the Northeast Ward before the March 15 Democratic Primary because it is contested. to Go https://www.facebook.com /africanamericancaucusforsythncdp or contact Johnson at chenitajohn@hotmail.com to reach the organization. Candidates listed on the printed program for the African-American Caucus of the Forsyth County Democratic Party Jacquelyne Barber Branch event were:

*Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives District 12: Rep. Alma Adams (incumbent, sent

representative) *Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives District 12: Gardenia Henley (Winston- Salem) for *Candidate Lieutenant Governor: Robert Earl Wilson (Cary) *Candidate for Lieutenant Governor: Linda Coleman (Raleigh) *Candidate for N.C. Attorney General: Marcus W. Williams (Lumberton) *Candidate for N.C. Treasurer: Daniel Blue III (Raleigh) *Candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction: Henry J. Pankey (Durham) *Candidate for City Winston-Salem Council-South Ward: Carolyn Highsmith (Winston-Salem) *Candidate for City Winston-Salem Council-South Ward: John Lawson (Winston-Salem) *Candidate for U.S. Senate: Chris Rey (Spring Lake) - (sent representative)

Other candidates who showed up included Keith King, a candidate for Winston-Salem City Council-Northeast Ward; and Mazie Butler Ferguson of Greensboro, a candidate for Labor Commissioner.

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Black History Month events scheduled

The City’s Recreation and Parks, the Police Department and the Fire Department are accepting entries through Feb. 6 in their annual Black History Month coloring and essay contests. Entry forms are available at all city recreation centers. Completed entries can be dropped off at any recreation center through Feb. 6. The coloring contest is for children in kindergarten through third grade. The essay contest is for fourth through 12th grades. On Sunday, Feb. 21,

the Police and Fire departments will honor their retired personnel and the winners of the Black History Month coloring and essay contests during the 3rd annual Public Safety Black History Month Celebration. The celebration will be held at 3 p.m. at Galilee Missionary Baptist 4129 Church, Northampton Drive, Winston-Salem. The public is invited. For more information call CityLink 311.

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Voting issues need attention from voters

While national attention was focused on the Iowa caucuses late last week, groups in Winston-Salem worked to let the public know about candidates that voters will have a chance to vote for. The East/Northeast Winston Neighborhood Association and the African-American Caucus of the Forsyth County Democratic Party, Jacquelyne Barber Branch, provided opportunities for voters to meet and greet people running for office. Few people attended the sessions. The one candidate at both events was Keith King, a businessman running in the Democratic Primary for the Northeast Ward seat on the WinstonSalem City Council. This seat is currently held by Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke, who also is a Democrat. While King told the audiences about himself and what he would do if elected, he stressed at the neighborhood meeting that it’s important for people to vote on Primary Day, March 15. “Our people need to get out and vote,” he said. Marva Reid, president of the neighborhood association, agreed. “We need to put people in place to keep us on track,” Reid said, adding that Republicans don’t appear interested in helping black people. The African-American caucus also stressed voting: absentee voting. Earline Parmon, vice president of the WinstonSalem Branch of the NAACP, asked the audience to encourage people to get absentee ballots to vote “so they will not have to face the embarrassment of being turned away in this era of voter disenfranchisement.” People at both meetings mentioned how the voting rules are confusing because not all parts of the 2013 N.C. voting law will be implemented on March 15. That means voters need to start planning how they will vote physically, whether in person or absentee. We all need to know the rules of voting for the March 15 elections. The caucus has information on a Voter Check Up flier that will help inform people about voting. Go to https://www.facebook.com/africanamericancaucusforsythncdp or contact President Chenita Johnson at chenitajohn@hotmail.com to reach the organization. The Voter ID hearing of the N.C. NAACP vs. McCrory trial ended Monday. We must wait for the judge’s ruling. Start determining a plan of action for March 15 to make sure your vote is counted no matter what the ruling is.

Let’s keep race issues out of Super Bowl The Panthers are headed to the Super Bowl! This is exciting for North Carolina. But among the enthusiasm is an undertone of a race issue concerning quarterback Cam Newton. Newton felt the need to address comments about him being a black quarterback and showing actions that reflect his blackness. Newton did not apologize for it. He embraced being black. He suggested for the first time last week that race may play a factor in why he's become a lightning rod for public criticism, The Associated Press reported. ``I'm an African-American quarterback that scares people because they haven't seen nothing that they can compare me to,'' said the 6-foot-5, 245-pound Newton. ``People are going to judge, and have opinions on things I don't have control over,'' Newton said. What difference does it make whether Cam Newton does a special dance or handles himself in other ways as long as he is doing his job without breaking rules? His dancing is so popular, a news report says, that people in a senior living home have been duplicating it. The home most likely has white residents. Comments about Newton are frivolous. The public needs to let Cam be Cam and the Panthers be the Panthers and let them do their job on Feb. 7 and win the Super Bowl against the Broncos.

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Chronicle staff deserves kudos for work with MLK Day event To The Editor,

For the past 16 years, the Winston-Salem Chronicle and its publisher, Mr. Ernie Pitt, has provided the Triad community with the annual MLK Prayer Breakfast. While an event of this magnitude (as it pertains to serving the public) isn’t without some minor flaws, everyone who came to the Benton Convention Center was seated, regardless if they didn’t have a ticket. Let’s not be so quick to criticize our community leaders with rumors and “liquor house lies” that shine a negative light on those who work so hard to make the MLK Prayer Breakfast accessible to all who wish to attend. Thanks to Mr. Pitt and the entire staff of the Winston-Salem Chronicle.

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ly, most often by someone they know. Three out of every four victims of intimate partner violence were stalked by their partners. Stalking can include watching or tracking a victim and showing up in unwanted places, such as the victim’s home, school, or workplace. Most stalkers pursue their victims at least once per week, but many do so daily, resorting to a variety of tactics including unwanted phone calls, text messages, emails, cards, or gifts. Victims of stalking experience elevated levels of anxiety and emotional distress, particularly if it involves the destruction of personal property and being followed. Unfortunately, stalking is difficult to investigate and prosecute and current laws do not adequately promote victim safety and protection. Stalking is strongly correlated with domestic violence and sexual assault. As a community we must learn more about stalking and take action to promote the safety and protection of victims of this crime. We need to bring stalking out of the shadows. If you would like to become more aware about stalking, or if you are a victim of stalking, domestic violence, or sexual assault, please contact one of Family Services’ 24-hour crisis lines, 336-723-8125 or 336-7224457. Bob Feikema, President and CEO Family Services of Forsyth County

Community needs to learn more Adams remembers about stalking sacrifices made by crimes Greensboro Four To The Editor, Governor Pat McCrory proclaimed January to be Stalking Awareness Month in North Carolina. He is the first governor to do so. Stalking can be defined as the willful and repeated following, watching and/or harassing of another person. Unlike other crimes, which usually involve one act, stalking is a series of actions that occur over a period of time. It creates fear in the individual being stalked. Approximately 7.5 million people are stalked in this country annual-

of those who shaped the civil rights movement. On this day, 56 years ago, four North Carolina A&T freshmen – Joseph Mcneil, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair Jr.), Franklin McCain and David Richmond – put their lives on the line and took bold action by sitting at a whites-only Woolworth’s lunch counter on Elm Street in Greensboro. In the Rep. Adams days following their peaceful defiance, students from across the state of North Carolina joined in, and this led to a national movement to end racial segregation in America. We must never forget the courage and selflessness of the Greensboro Four, which helped create a better America for all people.

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Note: Adams has introduced H. Res. 128, a bipartisan resolution to honor the Greensboro Four. There are currently 62 members of Congress who support the legislation.

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[The 56th anniversary of the Greensboro Four sit-ins was Monday, Feb. 1.]

Today marks the start of Black History Month – a time to celebrate the historical and cultural contributions African-Americans have made to this great nation. In honoring those contributions, we must remember the sacrifices and bravery

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From segregation to desegregation to resegregation Ferrel Guillory

The landmark 1954 U . S . Supreme Court ruling Guest in Brown v. Columnist Board of Education demolished the separate-but-equal fiction of the Jim Crow era. In a follow-up order in 1955, the high court instructed Southern states to dismantle racially segregated schools “with all deliberate speed.” The court intended “speed,” while the South chose “deliberate.” Still, writes John E. Batchelor, “by the end of the 1973-74 school year, North Carolina was operating the most thoroughly desegregated school system in the South, and the South was the most thoroughly desegregated region in the nation.” In a book published toward the end of last year, Batchelor, a veteran teacher, administrator and education consultant, tells the story of how North Carolina moved — and was pulled — away from schools separated by race over those 20 years. His book, “Race and Education in North Carolina: From Segregation to Desegregation,” was published by Louisiana State University Press in its Making the Modern South series. The initial response of North Carolina officialdom to the Brown rulings — the state’s version of deliberateness — was the establishment of two committees chaired by Thomas J. Pearsall of Rocky Mount. In telling how the state came to adopt the Pearsall Plan, Batchelor emphasizes the extent of white resistance to desegregation, even within committee staff. The plan that emerged placed sole responsibility for student assignments with local school boards; it allowed local boards to close schools; and it provided tuition grants for students to attend segregated private schools.

It put the burden on black leaders, parents, and students to apply to local boards for assignment to all-white schools. North Carolina’s public schools remained opened; 230 private academies sprung up, but the tuition grants were voided before being implemented. Years of litigation ensued, and Batchelor documents the cases, even meticulously recording the attorneys representing each side. He reports that the North Carolina branch of the NAACP sponsored more desegregation lawsuits than any other state chapter in the South in the 1950s. Eventually basic elements of the Pearsall Plan would be held unconstitutional.

“The white public reacted bitterly,” Batchelor reports. “A bomb exploded at Julius Chamber’s office in 1971.” (Chambers was a leading black civil rights lawyer, who served subsequently as chancellor of North Carolina Central University.)… “Moderate leadership prevailed, though, and a constructive response emerged. Editorials in the Charlotte Observer helped set the stage. In February 1972, C.D. Spangler Jr., a prominent real estate developer, announced his candidacy for the Board of Education, advising citizens that the court had spoken and the law had to be obeyed.” (Spangler later served as president of the University of North Carolina.)

“The initial response of North Carolina officialdom to the Brown rulings — the state’s version of deliberateness — was the establishment of two committees chaired by Thomas J. Pearsall of Rocky Mount.” –Ferrel Guillory

Batchelor rightfully focuses on three sets of court rulings: first, of course, Brown. Next came a pair of cases in 196869 in which the Supreme Court stripped away the “all deliberate speed” standard, told Southern districts they had to desegregate at once, and districts had to come up with plans that actually worked to desegregate. An especially significant ruling came with the Supreme Court upholding Judge James B. McMillan’s order in the Swann case that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools use busing as a tool to desegregate.

To sum up how North Carolina moved from segregation to desegregation, Batchelor cites three forces:

1. Lawsuits that produced courtordered desegregation, 2. Economic considerations among business and community leaders who “realized that racial disruption threatened progress,” and 3. Moral-religious sentiments that lead impelled “leaders as well as rank-andfile, especially mothers and fathers…to

consider equal educational opportunities for children in a framework of how they would want their own children to be treated.”

The importance of school desegregation to North Carolina’s two major metropolitan areas falls outside the scope of Batchelor’s book. Yet, it is difficult to imagine that the Charlotte region and the Raleigh-Research Triangle would emerge as nationally ranked in so many economic and quality-of-life measures absent critical decisions in the 1970s: First, that Charlotte’s civic and business leadership pulled together to make the busing order work; then, five years later a white-black coalition forged a merger of the Wake County and Raleigh city school systems as a prelude to assuring an integrated system. The local decisions to desegregate, rather than resist, surely helped position Wake and Mecklenburg counties for their growth in population, jobs, and reputation. And yet, as studies over more than a decade have documented, and as Batchelor laments in his epilogue, a process of resegregation has taken hold in North Carolina.

As courts have released state and local authorities from judicial orders and as the state’s population has expanded with new residents without memory of or a sense of responsibility for old-time segregation, pressure to sustain desegregation has fallen dramatically. Batchelor has an especially pointed comment about the upshot: “When boards create school assignment patterns that highly concentrate pupils on the basis of race, ethnicity and poverty, therefore, boards are not only reinstituting de jure segregation, albeit at the local level, they are creating schools that are, in their design, predisposed to fail.”

Ferrel Guillory is the director of the Program on Public Life, professor of the practice at the UNC School of Media and Journalism, and the vice chairman of EducationNC.

Life-changing experience gives man second chance The Pearsall Plan resulted in little more than token integration.

Leroy Cannady

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I grew up in a home that sold bootleg whiskey. My mother and father were alcoholic and I witnessed the stabbing of my father at the age of 13. I got involved with drugs, alcohol, and prostitution at an early age. I stole money from my church to support my drug problem, and they discharged me from the Army after only eight weeks because of my drug problems. When I got back on the street, I started working with Joe Frazier. Joe tried to convince me to leave the

drugs and get into the gym, but I did not listen! Joe went on to win the Gold Medal in the Olympics and later Heavyweight Champ of the World. I continued my life of drugs, alcohol, and prostitution. I got married, had three children, but my wife kicked me out after I spent all my kids’ Christmas money on drugs and I ended up in a homeless shelter. I met a woman who was doing volunteer counseling and after 18 months of marriage and one kid, she kicked me out. At the age of 30, I was on my third marriage. My wife came to know Jesus as her Lord and Savior and she began having Bible study in our home. I did not like her Christian friends coming over so I invited my drug and alcoholic

“I concluded that I would be better off if I was dead.”

friends over the same night. My wife would tell me that Jesus could change my life. I said, “NO ONE CAN CHANGE ME!” After a few weeks, she noticed that I was not making any effort to change life, so she moved back to southern Illinois. That following morning I got up early, rolled me a joint, tooted some coke, and took a hit of blotted acid. I was stoned out of my mind. I went for a walk to a park occupied by the

–Leroy Cannady homeless. These thoughts were going through my mind as I sat on that park bench; “YOU ARE USELESS, YOU ARE NO GOOD, AND YOU WILL NEVER AMOUNT TO NOTHING!” I concluded that I would be better off if I was dead! I was on my way home to commit suicide when a man came up to me with a Bible. He told me that Jesus loves me; I knocked the Bible out of his hand.

When I reached down to pick it up. My eyes were glued to the page of Isaiah. 1:18-19. “Come now, and let us reason together says the Lord, though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow, though they be red as crimson, they shall be as wool, if ye be willing and obedient, you shall eat the good from the land.” Those words did surgery on my soul. I’ve written a book and shared my story with

inmates, businessmen on Wall Street, ministerial and pastor’s banquets, churches, Christian TV, homeless shelters, and WinstonSalem Street School. I am a retired Walmart store manager and district supervisor. I moved to N.C. to open the first Walmart Super Center in the state in Aberdeen, and the first one in Fayetteville. Here I am a drug addict, an alcoholic from the streets of North Philadelphia, a reject from the military, but the Lord gave me a promise, “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good from the land!” Leroy Cannady is with Gideons International. For more information, visit his website at http://www.leroycannady.c om.

Democratic candidates for governor spar over voting law at forum

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it's wrong for cooper to defend in court a wideranging election overhaul law approved by republicans that lawsuits claim discriminates against minority voters. Ken Spaulding of Durham, meeting face-toface with cooper for questions in their campaign leading up to the March 15 primary, has hammered the four-term attorney general because his office is representing the state in elections litigation and said cooper could have refused. A federal trial on a portion

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of the law requiring photo identification to vote starting with this election continued Friday in WinstonSalem. it ended Monday. the state nAAcp, U.S. Justice Department and others sued to overturn the law. A lawyer from cooper's office sits at the defense table helping represent the state. “My opponent sitting with me today, he's been in court with the republicans fighting on behalf of them and against the nAAcp, the league of Women Voters, the people of north carolina on a constitutional issue that he does not have to represent the state on,” Spaulding told more than 150 people in attendance. cooper defended himself during the forum, organized by the AfricanAmerican and hispanic caucuses within the state Democratic party. he said it's his duty as attorney general to defend the state's laws in court. cooper says he's personally opposed to

the law and urged republican Gov. pat Mccrory in 2013 to veto it. the 2013 election law already reduced the number of early voting days from 17 to 10 and has eliminated same-day registration during the early voting period. “one of the reasons i'm running for governor is i am sick and tired of the laws that are being passed by this governor and this General Assembly,” cooper said. “As governor, i can work toward public policy to make sure we do change these things.” Spaulding said cooper should have refused to represent the state on constitutional grounds. cooper did decline in 2014 to defend the state's constitutional amendment barring gay marriage once a federal appeals court struck down a similar amendment in Virginia. cooper appears to be a favorite in the gubernatorial primary over Spaulding, a former legislator and

state Board of transportation member. While Spaulding reported raising $22,000 in the second half of 2015, cooper's campaign took in $2.9 million. But Spaulding, also an attorney who helped create large Durham commercial development projects, believes he can win with strong support from fellow black voters, who have been known to cast one-third of the Democratic primary vote or more. he's labeled cooper an establishment candidate.

the winner of the primary is likely to take on Mccrory, who faces two challengers in the Gop primary, including former state rep. robert Brawley. Spaulding also criticized cooper for refusing last year to seek a retrial in the case of a charlotte police officer in the shooting death of an unarmed suspect. the first trial ended in a deadlocked jury. cooper said last August that prosecutors agreed a retrial would “not yield a different result.”

When offered a chance by a forum moderator to respond to Spaulding's comments, cooper declined. the Democratic party's U.S. Senate candidates also took questions later Friday. Former state rep. Deborah ross of raleigh, Spring lake Mayor chris rey, Durham businessman Kevin Griffin and Ernest reeves of Greenville are running for the nomination. they all want to replace incumbent republican richard Burr.

over 400 career wins, had never been formally recognized, and QEA’s ceremony was a first for him. QEA honored its cEo and superintendent, Simon Johnson, for over two decades of tireless service to the children of the triad. Johnson’s vision to expand the academic program of college preparatory coursework and college dual enrollment with

Forsyth technical community college to include such extra-curricular activities as track and field, basketball, cheerleading, swimming, and soccer has granted greater options for QEA’s 500 students in grades kindergarten through 12th. the legacy of Johnson, who is co-founder of Quality Education institute and Academy, now

includes student opportunities in band, dance, chess, chorus, 4-h, theater, lego league and crosby Scholars. QEA also honored tom Muse, who dedicated 35 years to parkland high School coaching basketball. Muse was honored for his service and inspiration to countless youth in our community. After the “Great Men”

ceremony, QEA’s Fighting pharaohs pummeled Word of God christian Academy's holy rams 7862. Senior Deshawn corprew scored 42 points to lead the way. More than 700 fans packed out the QEA gymnasium, cheering on the “triad” over the “triangle” and the evening ended with great, clean fun for many middle and high school

youths. last Saturday, QEA’s “upper landing” transformed into a victory afterparty, where over 100 teens enjoyed a dance, food and fun. the schools’ upcoming 20th annual “Bestowal of Blessings” ceremony, open to the entire community on Feb. 25, will be followed by its annual “Black and White Ball” for high school students.

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Quality Education Academy honored three “Great Men” at its preceremony game on Saturday, Jan. 30. QEA honored Warren “Big time” reynolds, who coached basketball at n.c. A&t State University, Delta State University, Shaw University, and Bowie State University. reynolds, who has

WSSU rolls out strategic plan on campus in style

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Winston-Salem State University rolled out its strategic plan in front of nearly 2,000 students, faculty members, a n d alumni last Thursday evening. With performances for the Red Sea of Sound, and the cheerleaders, the event felt more like an homecoming football game than a strategic plan rollout. Chancellor Elwood Robinson said he could have elected for the more formal approach but felt like the students needed to see the plan in action. Throughout the event various students, professors, and well-known alumni took to the stage inside K.R. Williams Auditorium to discuss the different aspects of the five year plan that will focus on

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for December was 5.6 percent - higher than the national rate - meaning that about 270,000 people were actively looking for work. In Raleigh, community activist Octavia Rainey said more than a dozen people came to her for help understanding letters saying they could lose their benefits. Rainey, the chairwoman of the Citizens' Advisory Council for her neighborhood, said people were confused about the timeframe and what the next steps were. She says many in danger of losing benefits are

equality and social justice. Major goals of the plan include providing a quality education experience that helps students develop the intellectual and interpersonal skills that transfer across careers and context, and gives students opportunities to engage important questions within their discipline, community, and society at large. Along with strengthening liberal education, the plan also includes; an increase in financial resources which include scholarships and grants for students from low income households, as well continued investments in technology, infrastructure and staff development. According to the plan the university will also provide faculty development for professors and other faculty members. The plan was approved by the WSSU Board of Trustees on Dec. 11. Implementation is set to begin later this year. Though it is resource

willing to work, but face obstacles. Some are felons who have trouble passing background checks. Others have sought work as janitors or dishwashers but can't work odd-hour shifts because of public transportation schedules. Alan Briggs, executive director of the North Carolina Association of Feeding America Food Banks, said many people on food stamps already receive help from food banks, but food stamp rule change is likely to increase demand. “You're talking about the poorest of the poor. These folks are struggling anyway,” he said. In Johnston County

intensive, the university doesn’t anticipate increases in tuition because of it. University officials said they will be looking for additional and expanding partnerships to help with things like internships. Robinson said, WSSU is a transformative university and has been one for over 123 years. “This university has always transformed itself,” he continued. “This university transformed itself from Slater Industrial College, to Winston-Salem Teachers College and here today as Winston-Salem State University. “It’s in the DNA of this institution; that’s what we do.” Provost Brenda Allen said the plan is designed to build leaders and will create graduates who are, “free independent thinkers. “This is the type of education that will help allow our graduates to do, or become anything that they choose.”

southeast of Raleigh, Rachel Ayers runs a foodassistance market affiliated with Interfaith Food Shuttle. More than 600 people, some of whom are already on food stamps, came to a distribution in January. She thinks the cuts are unfair. “Don't take away the food until you get them a job. There's not a lot of jobs around here,” she said. In Raleigh, Rhonda Currie oversees a similar program that helps about 350 families per month.

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The Chronicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digital manager, Wali D. pitt, participated in a panel discussion, â&#x20AC;&#x153;future of Black owned Newspapers and Media organizations: perspectives from the Next Generation,â&#x20AC;? at the 2016 midwinter conference of the National Newspapers publishers Association in Miami, florda. the panel discussion centered on the next generation of publishers, editors and other black-owned media corporate leaders and how they will incorporate new technology and innovation in their vision for the future. Along with pitt, other panelists included James C. Belt, Dallas Examiner; Chris Bennett, Jr., Seattle Medium; and Sam Collins, Washington informer â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bridge.â&#x20AC;? pitt remarked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it was a great and humbling experience to share a panel with these accomplished journalists. i enjoyed being around others who grew up in the

newspaper business, like myself.â&#x20AC;? referring to the topic discussion by the panel, pitt said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We spoke about emerging technology, the fight between generations that over technology, and ways to incorporate new technology while staying true to the roots of community journalism.â&#x20AC;? pitt also mentioned the input of Sam Collins who publishes the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wi Bridge,â&#x20AC;? a monthly millennial publication within the Washington informer that deals with mil-

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thankful for the help that he provided for me to become a learned person and engineer from North Carolina Agricultural & technical State University in Greensboro North Carolina. i am so glad he brought me here,â&#x20AC;? said Shotobi of his feelings of Dr. Brown. the ceremonial hat, bracelets, and necklace were blessed by the various Chiefs and honored guests in the crowd and then were bestowed unto Brown by Shotobi followed by a shar-

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heartfelt account of the help he received from Brown and how he assisted him and his family throughout his life and that he would not be where he is in life without Brown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr. Brown is now chief of the ikorodu kingdom. he found me and brought me to this country where i could put my feet on the ground and have a sense of belonging. i am

ing of a glass of water that symbolizes peace and sharing of food that symbolizes good tidings to Brown as well. According to Brown, this achievement is very high on his list because something that came to him because of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessing and that it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t because he was the greatest or the smartest, it was just simply because God blessed him with it. A member of the audience said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this is not an honor that can be bought or

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Emeritus and Business Manager, respectively, of The Chronicle. Wali attended North Carolina Central University, where he studied Mass Communications. After an internship at the tallahassee Capitol outlook, he changed course and transferred to Cape fear Community College to study film/Video production.Â Shortly after receiving a degree, Wali joined legion productions as an editor and camera assistant. he has worked on numerous films and tV shows such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;one tree hillâ&#x20AC;? (CW Network), â&#x20AC;&#x153;top Sniperâ&#x20AC;? (Discovery Channel), and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arthur Newman Golf pro,â&#x20AC;? a film starring Colin firth. pittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to take the digital knowledge he has learned in the film industry and bring The Chronicle to the forefront of the digital news marketplace. Utilizing his skills, he intends to use a community-oriented approach to create a state-of-the-art digital footprint for his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newspaper.

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lennial issues in the D.C. community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;i feel like this was a great compromise between the generations, and more traditional newspapers could look into similar solutions to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the gap between millennials and their elders.â&#x20AC;? pitt learned the business from his parents, Ernie and Elaine pitt, publisher

Dr. Robert Brown and King Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi pose for photos with their wives at the end of the ceremony.

purchased but something that has to be earned. there have not been too many westerners bestowed with this honor but for what Dr. Brown has done over the years for us this honor is well deserved.â&#x20AC;? Brown stated that this honor means a great deal to him because he has been to Nigeria many times. he has lived there, worked there, and he has been in every state of the Nation and knows the people very well. he went on to say that he has brought back a

number of young people to the states to study at our universities because of their brilliant intellect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;i think that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blessing that i received from my grandmother who raised me in high point. We were poor and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have many material things but we were rich with incentives to do well and to help others and this is what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about. When asked why he decided to help as much as he has over the years he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My grandmother, because i saw her help

everyone even though we were poor she would share our food and our home to those down in the dumps and say the 23rd psalm and iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just trying to give back.â&#x20AC;? he closed by saying that his grandmother always told him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong to you, it all belongs to God and he gave it to you so you could bless others.â&#x20AC;?

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Gold medalist: Take advantage of opportunity Also Religion and Classifieds

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Olympic gold medalist LaTasha Colander-Clark told the women athletes from Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) to wake up and recognize the importance of the time they are currently in. She spoke at the second annual She’s Got it Covered Classy Hat Affair. The event, held Saturday at the Grand Pavilion Ball Room of the Embassy Suites Hotel, is designed to raise funds and awareness to improve equity and access for girls and women in sports. The event also highlights the importance of leadership, teamwork, and loyalty.

“Time is ticking, and your time is ticking,” said Colander-Clark during her keynote address. “You have to use this time to find out what your destiny is all about.”

Colander-Clark won a gold medal during the Australia, Sydney, Olympics in 2000 as a member of the 4 x 400 meter relay. She is also a two-time U.S. champion in the 400 meter and in 2004 was an Olympic champion in the 100 meter.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Colander-Clark said she was excited to talk to the student athletes because she knows what it’s like. “I know dorm life, I know traveling and cafeteria food,” she smiled. “I know it’s hard, but destiny is right here at WinstonSalem State.” During her speech, Colander-Clark also stressed the importance of supporting each other and giving back. She mentioned she would not have made it without a strong support system pushing her to be successful. “We have to support each other because if we don’t, no one will,” she said.

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Olympic gold medalist LaTasha Colander-Clark delivers the keynote address during the second annual She’s Got It Covered Classy Hat Affair on Saturday, Jan. 30.

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Mount Tabor gets revenge win over rival Reynolds

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Revenge is indeed sweet for Mount Tabor in JV basketball. The Spartans finally made amends against a Reynolds squad that has been their nemesis this season. Mount Tabor built an early lead and held steady to manufacture a convincing 61-44 victory on its 2home floor last Friday. With a little over a week left in the season, the Spartans find themselves in a tight race with West Forsyth, Reagan and Reynolds for first place in the Central Piedmont Conference. So far this season, Spartans have lost twice in 13 games. In both instances, defeat came at the hands of the Demons. The secCoach ond loss, which occurred in the semifinals of the LashChronicle JV Tournament in December, was especially painful because Mount Tabor was the No. 1 seed. “Our guys marked the date of this game on their calendars,” said coach Willie Harrison of Mount Tabor. “In both losses, we felt like we could've come out with the victory. With this win, it shows that we've turned the corner as individuals and as a team. I'm proud of what they accomplished tonight. We're back to where we need to be.” The critical difference for Mount Tabor was its ability to deal with Reynolds’ halfcourt defensive pressure. In doing so, turnovers were minimized, which enabled the Spartans to get the maximum out of their inside game. Post players Dillon Bullard and Jalen Moore did most of the damage. Bullard

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controlled the paint at both ends of the floor and finished with a game-high 27 points. Moore came off the bench to contribute 16 points and four steals, which included a couple of crowd-pleasing dunks. “I was very pleased with the way we came out and played with a lot energy,” said Harrison. “Defensively, we finally stepped up as a team. Plus. we really helped ourselves by moving the ball around and we didn't look for just one guy to do most of the scoring.” In this third meeting of the season between these two teams, Mount Tabor went up by as much as 20 points in the second quarter. By intermission, the Harrison Spartans led 32-16. “Things did not go well for us early,” said coach Mike McCulloch of Reynolds. “There were a lot of easy shots that we missed. We seemed a little too content to just get to the rim, and not finish. That was a problem.” Reynolds (12-3, 4-2 CPC) did make a gallant comeback in the third quarter. The Demons rediscovered their shooting touch and outscored the Spartans 19-11 in that quarter. By the start of the final quarter, the double-digits deficit was trimmed to eight points at 43-35. Ian Henderson of Reynolds scored nine of his team-high 13 points in the fourth to lead the way. The Demons, however, were not able to sustain that run. Bullard and Moore combined to score 16 of Mount Tabor's 18 points in the fourth to put the game on ice. “We were down by 16 at the half,” said coach Mike McCulloch of Reynolds. “I

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Prep suffers stomach-turning loss in final seconds BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

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Growing pains. These days, Winston-Salem Prep is learning some hard lessons in JV basketball. Case in point: a 50-44 home loss to East Surry last week. This back-and-forth contest was up for grabs until the final minute of play. The outcome wasn't so much about losing in the closing moments. From the Phoenix point of view, it was a strange turn of events that opened the door for defeat. With just under 50 seconds left to play in the fourth quarter, Jalen Crawley of Prep drove to the basket and was fouled. He hit a pair of free throws to give the home team a 44-42 lead. As things turned out, it was the last time the Phoenix would put any points on the board.

Dillon Bullard (22) dominated the paint for Mount Tabor with a game-high 27 points.

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After the free throws, the downward slide started for the Phoenix, when its best player, Tyren Hairston, fouled out. Since it was a non-shooting foul and Prep was not in the bonus, East Surry had to inbound the ball. Prep, however, had a communication breakdown on defense. Austin Pardue took a cross-court pass and hit an uncontested 3-pointer from the right wing, which put the Cardinals on top for good at 45-44. When the Phoenix inbounded the ball on the next possession, Colby Guy came up with a steal and scored on a lay-up to push the lead to 47-44 with 30.2 seconds remaining. See Loss on B2

“Since they have so much quickness at guard, we switched things up [with a zone] and it paid off.”

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told our guys that if we could cut it to eight at the end of the third quarter, I'd be pleased. That's what we did. But during the first four minutes of the fourth quarter, they hit a couple of 3s and got the momentum back. Coach Harrison played a good zone and offensively, we didn't handle it well.” Harrison opted to go with a 1-3-1 zone in an effort to neutralize Reynolds' backcourt quickness. The Spartans’ active zone did not allow many open looks to the Demons perimeter shooters. Henderson was the only Reynolds player to score in double figures. Mysta Goodloe chipped in with nine points and Rashon Bethea added eight points. “Since they have so much quickness at guard, we switched things up [with a zone] and it paid off,” said Harrison. “We were able to force turnovers and get some easy buckets. I think that got them frustrated a little bit. They never adjusted after halftime, so we just stayed in it.”

“We didn't do anything right tonight.” Jaylen Moore came off the bench to give Mount Tabor a huge boost at both ends of the floor.

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Rashon Bethea scores on a short jumper for Reynolds.

–Bill Tibbs, Coach, Winston-Salem Prep

Josiah Goodman of the Phoenix presses East Surry ball handler Garrett Wiloughby (12).

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Kot Bullington and Guy put the finishing touches on the rally with three more free throws to settle the issue. “We didn't do anything right tonight,” said coach Bill Tibbs of WinstonSalem Prep. “We couldn't play defense, we couldn't run our offense. We never put any pressure on the ball. That's why they were able to run whatever they wanted to run. Plus, we missed a lot of our own shots, so that didn't help any, either.” Winston-Salem Prep (7-7, 4-2 Northwest Conference) managed to stay in contention in spite of the absence of starters Mike Montgomery and Jaden Matthews (out for personal reasons). As usual, Hairston, Crawley and Zachary Austin did the bulk of the scoring. Hairston led all scorers with 19 points. Crawley contributed 14 points and Austin finished with 10. The most glaring problem for the Phoenix this season is sporadic defense.

Prep did have some lockdown moments against East Surry. But for the most part, there were far too many instances when the Cardinals scored easy baskets off of back-door cuts and put-backs on the offensive glass. Pardue was tops for East Surry with 14 points, followed by Bullington, who chipped in with 11. With the final weeks of the JV season quickly approaching, it's clear that Prep has no shot at posting a 20-win season as it has in recent years. Tibbs, however, isn't complaining. He's confident that his team will get back on track. “This main issue with this team is that they don't know how to win,” Tibbs explained. “We have only two people on the team who play summer basketball. Everybody is new and most are ninth-graders. They just haven't learned how to win yet. But they will learn. We'll just have to go back to the drawing board and keep working at it. We'll be fine”

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Winston-Salem Prep's Tyren Hairston slashes past an East Surry defender in JV basketball action last week.

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QEA's Pape Ndiaye (22) traps Word of God center Brandon Huffman (34) on the baseline in last week's showdown contest. BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

A change of strategy sparked a second-quarter explosion for Quality Education Academy in its showdown game against Word of God Christian Academy last Saturday. The Pharaohs erupted for 27 points in that quarter, which set the tone for a 78-62 win. QEA trailed by a point at the end of the first quarter (20-19). By halftime, though, it was vastly different set of circumstances for the home team. Jaylan McGill scored all of his 10 points in that quarter and Deshawn Corprew added seven points to propel the Pharaohs to a 46-34 lead at intermission. “Word of God is very good at the guard positions and they tried to spread us out,” said coach Isaac Pitts of QEA. “When we were in a man-to-man, they were able to run at us and the game was tight. So, we decided to play a match-up zone. But we made it look like we were playing man-to-man. That helped us to stay in front of them [on defense] and that's when the tone of the game changed in our favor.” This game proved to be a showcase for Corprew, a 6foot-5 shooting guard who’s getting serious looks from major-college powers such as Louisville, UCLA, Texas, Florida State, Kansas and Oregon. Corprew delivered a game-high 42 points. In the process, he put on a dazzling display of mid-range jumpers, acrobatic drives and 3point shooting. “As a team, we're still getting into a groove, learning how to keep the ball moving against defensive pressure,” said Corprew, who scored 26 points in the second half. “I feel like I’m getting better at getting my teammates

involved [offensively] and being a leader on the floor. I just want to continue to do what I've been doing to help us get to the national championships.” The final outcome of this game could be viewed as somewhat of a surprise. That’s because starting point guard Renathan Ono Embo is still sidelined with an ankle injury. Word of God attacked QEA with a full-court press, but the Pharaohs countered by having power forward Marsellis Purvis help with advancing the ball against the Holy Rams’ relentless defensive pressure. “The real key [to handling their pressure] was Marsellis,” said Pitts, whose team is now 16-3. “Since he’s very sure-handed and has a high basketball IQ, Marsellis was able to help relieve that pressure. Once we got the ball down court, we put it in Deshawn's hands to make a play. “When you have the best player on the court, you can spread the floor and slow the game down, which puts him in position to do what he does best. Deshawn is among the top 5 in the country, and everybody knows that.” While Purvis admits being elated with the victory, he’s acutely aware that there’s a lot more basketball to play. So, there’s still more work to do in order for this team to reach its full potential. “Things went very well for us tonight,” said Purvis. “But I’m not surprised with the way the game played out. We prepared all week, and we were ready. Sure, we’re doing well this sea-

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son, but we still have a lot to improve on. As the season progresses, you’re going to see a better team.” Word of God (5-13) was led in scoring by Jalen Fornes, who finished with 15 points, all of that total coming in the second half. Fornes, a guard, has signed with UNC Wilmington. Brandon Huffman, a 6-foot-9 center, contributed 11 points and five blocked shots.

No marquee match-up

The much-anticipated marquee match-up that was supposed to feature Corprew and Rawle Alkins of Word of God, never materialized. Alkins, a five-star recruit who was the Player of the Year in New York City last year, was absent due to a prior commitment. QEA was originally scheduled to play Word of God on Jan. 23, and in all likelihood, Alkins would’ve played. However, the Jan. 23 game was cancelled because of the winter storm and rescheduled for Jan. 30, which was the same weekend that Alkins made his recruiting visit to New York. Alkins, a 6-foot-5 guard who’s being heavily recruited by the heavyweights of college basketball (North Carolina, N.C. State and Arizona, to name few), had already scheduled his official visit to St. John’s prior to

2016 CALL L FOR NOMIN NAT TIONS Winston S Salem Arts, Cultur ure, and Entertainmen nt Memorial Wa allk of Fame

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Honoring Winston-Salem residents who made a significant con ntribution* in any of these t fields:

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Javale Moore of Carver High School, on top, competes in the championship round of the Western Piedmont Athletic Conference tournament on Saturday, Jan. 30. Moore qualified to compete in the regional tournament that will be held this weekend.

Sportsmen Club accepting Sports Hall of Fame applications

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The Winston-Salem Sportsmen Club is preparing for the 2016 Induction Banquet for the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Sports Hall of Fame. To be considered for nomination, an application must be completed and submitted with a portfolio and a sport resume to The Winston-Salem Sportsmen Club, Inc. Hall of Fame committee, P. O. Box 4353, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27115-4353.

The deadline for submitting applications and portfolios is March 15, 2016. Applications can be obtained from the athletic director at any of the Forsyth County high schools, by visiting the Winston Lake Y on Tuesday nights between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., or online at www.wsportsmenclub.org. For further information, please contact Robert Wynn at 336-767-4656 or Chris Kirkpatrick at 336-287-1707.

MUSIC | DANCE E | THEAT TER | WRITING WRIT | RADIO VISUAL ARTS | MOTION PICTURES | TELEVISION Nominees should meet the following criteria: e • The nominee(s) exhibited sustained excellence in his or her field for at least five years. • The nominee(s) made distinguished con ntributions to the community and civic-oriented participa articipation. • The nominee(s) is deceased. • The nominee(s) was a resident of Winston-Salem for at least five years.

Nominations Deadline: Feb. 26 Application forms and more information at CityofWS.org/Walk of Fame

* A “significant” contribution would be iconic in terms rms of renown and the impact on the artistic disciplines or popular pular culture.

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Community Briefs

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Forsyth Register of Deeds begins Thank a Veteran program The Forsyth County Register of Deeds is in the process of contacting local businesses that are willing to offer discounts to veterans. Once a large enough list has been compiled, the Register of Deeds office will start issuing discount ID cards to veterans who have their DD Form 214 recorded in the office, or to veterans who bring in their form to show that they are a veteran. For more information or to participate in the program, contact Norman Holleman, Forsyth County Register of Deeds, 201 N. Chestnut St., or call 336-703-2700.

Elementary teachers receive grant Alisha Taylor and Elena Guevara, teachers at DiggsLatham Elementary, recently received the Lowe's Toolbox Grant for $5,000 for their Parent Resource and Volunteer room to create a welcoming space for parents and volunteers. A grand opening will be held on Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Wanda K. Brown named Director of Library Services at WSSU Wanda K. Brown, has been appointed director of library services at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). Accomplished in library services, Brown brings more than three decades of comprehensive library experience to the position. Prior to her WSSU appointment, Brown was associate dean of Wake Forest University’s Z. Smith Reynolds Library, where she started her career in 1977 and progressed through the ranks. A leader in her profession, Brown is a PastPresident of the North Carolina Library Association (NCLA); Past President of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA); recipient of the 2015 Demco/Black Caucus Award for Excellence in Librarianship; 2013 University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) School of Education, Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award; the 2013 BCALA Leadership Award; the 2012 BCALA Distinguished Service Award and the 2009 UNCG Kovacs Award for Outstanding Alumni Achievement. Currently she is the Southeastern Library Association (SELA) Councilor for NCLA and Member Trustee on the board for Lyrasis, a library-based network. Brown, a native North Carolinian, earned her bachelor’s from WSSU and her master’s degree in library science from the UNCG. Brown is replacing Dr. Mae Rodney who retired in 2015 after 32 years.

David English named interim provost at UNCSA David English will serve as interim provost of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) beginning June 1, Chancellor Lindsay Bierman has announced. Provost David Nelson announced last month that he would leave UNCSA to become president of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. His last day is May 31. English is currently vice provost and dean of academic affairs, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Office of Academic Affairs, including academic planning and institutional research, educational outreach and summer programs, faculty affairs and the Teaching and Learning Center. He also oversees institutional accreditation and serves as the school’s liaison with the accrediting agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Bierman said a national search for the new provost will begin soon.

Wake Forest receives $650,000 Mellon Foundation grant A $650,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has been awarded to Wake Forest University in support of “engaged humanities” – teaching, learning, mentoring and real-world problem solving that moves beyond the classroom. The three-year grant will support a program that will expand interdisciplinary humanities research, teaching practices and public scholarship.

The Enterprise Center announces Community Technology Center Looking for first-class space to teach computer and software courses? The Enterprise Center now offers the Community Technology Center with both Apple and Dell computers for use in computer and technology training. There are 25 spaces available including a video editing lab. For more information, call 336-734-6300 or go to www.sgacedc.org.

Mayor seeks applicants for commission, advisory panels Mayor Allen Joines is accepting applications for the Emergency Management Advisory Council, as well as two new advisory panels recently approved by the City Council. The city will appoint six members to the Public Art Commission, a new city-county panel that will advise the City Council and the Forsyth County Commissioners on implementation of the Master Plan for Public Art and will create and coordinate partnerships that result in public art. Of the six appointees, four must be arts professionals (defined as having professional experience or training related to the arts), one must be a civic or business leader who demonstrates an interest in cultural and artistic activities, and one must have grant-writing experience and an interest in the arts and culture. Joines also is seeking applications from citizens in assisting with the city’s new Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame program. The program calls for a diverse panel of citizens, representing various artistic disciplines and fields within the entertainment industry, to review nominations and recommend up to five nominees each year to the mayor and City Council. There are four vacancies on the Emergency Management Advisory Council. Council members advise city and county officials on civil preparedness matters. Interested citizens may submit applications at any time; however, applications received by Feb. 19 will be placed on the agenda for the City Council’s meeting on March 14. The application form is available through the Boards and Commissions link at Mayor.CityofWS.org, or by calling the Mayor’s Office at 727-2058. Applications may be faxed to the Mayor’s Office at 748-3241 or mailed to P.O. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102. For more information call the Mayor’s Office at 727-2058.

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Beginning Feb. 4 - Small Business Center seminars The Forsyth Technical Community College Small Business Center will host several seminars in professional business development. The seminars are scheduled as follows: Small Business Roundtable: Credit and Finance from 12-1:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Enterprise Center, 1922 South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive; Using Periscope to Grow Your Small Business from 2:30-4:30 p.m . today, Thursday, Feb. 4 at Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine St.; Business Info to Go from 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine St.; Website Building 101 for Small Business from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine St.; and Creating Raving Fans for Your Small Business from 1:302:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine St. For more information, contact the Small Business Center Coordinator, Nell V. Perry, at 336-757-3801.

Beginning Feb. 4 - Delta Arts Center Invitational 2016 Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts Inc. will present the Invitational 2016@Delta Arts exhibit, with an opening reception, from 6-8 p.m., today, Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road. The exhibit is on view from Feb. 2 until April 30. Free and open to the public, the exhibit will feature almost 50 works by 22 AfricanAmerican artists from across the state of North Carolina. These artists include students and other emerging artists, as well as art teachers, professors, and established professionals in the field. This is the third juried exhibition presented at the Delta Arts Center, and represents the organization’s commitment to showcasing the works of local and regional artists of color. Artworks will be available for purchase. Delta Arts Center hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. For more information, visit www.DeltaArtsCenter.org.

Feb. 4 - How to live healthy and manage your weight program Novant Health is offering a health and wellness program that focuses on weight management from 6-7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Novant Health Diabetes 1900 South Center, Hawthorne Road, Suite 504. The next meeting will take place today, Thursday, Feb. 4. The program is free and to the public. open Highlights of the program include an informative discussion facilitated by a registered dietitian with opportunities for group sharing and socializing. For more information or to register, call 336-277-1888.

Feb. 4 - Rahiel Tesfamariam to speak at Wake Forest Rahiel Tesfamariam, founder of Urban Cusp and former columnist for The Washington Post, will speak 7 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 4 in Farrell Hall’s Broyhill Auditorium at Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road. Tesfamariam led the national Black Friday boycott via social media called #NotOneDime and has been featured in Ebony and Revolt TV among “Leaders of the New School.” Her talk, which is titled “Race, Gender, Activism, and Faith,” is presented by the School of Divinity in partnership with the Department of Communication; the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; the Office of Multicultural Affairs; the Anna Julia Cooper Center; and the Office of the Provost. It is free and open to the public.

Feb. 4 – Community meeting on Union Station Council Member Derwin L. Montgomery is holding a community meeting at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 4 at ISHI Pentecostal Temple, 1319 Excelsior St. The meeting will provide information and answer questions about the city’s request to rezone Union Station for limited pedestrian business. The zoning change would allow the station to accommodate the uses planned for it once it is restored. For more information, contact Carol Brooks-Fonville at 462-2341 or carolf@cityofws.org. Feb. 5 - Business

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Before Hours Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce will host its Business Before Hours networking event from 8-9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 5 at Winston-Salem Christian School, 3730 University Parkway. During the event, attendees are encouraged to mix and mingle with community business leaders while enjoying good food. For more information about the event and registration, contact Angela Breathette at 336-728-9220.

Feb. 6 - Beekeeping class The Forsyth County Beekeepers Association is currently accepting applications for Bee School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Forsyth Cooperative Extension on 1450 Fairchild Road. The mission of the program is to promote honey bees and healthy beekeeping practices by training beekeepers in successful and responsible beekeeping. For more information and to register, visit www.forsythbeekeepers.org or call Ali Mousavi at 336-407-4926.

Feb. 6 - Improv Workshop for Writers Winston-Salem Writers will hold a workshop on using improv techniques to improve writing on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the office of Authoring Action, 624 W. Sixth St. Presented by Grace Ellis, the workshop will help writers of script, fiction or creative nonfiction to help spark ideas for a writing project and improve dialogue and scene description. The workshop is free. For more information, visit www.graceellis.com or www.wswriters.org

Feb. 6 - Jazz Brunch The Livingstone College National Alumni Association (LCNAA) W-S Alumni Chapter is hosting its second annual Jazz Brunch (A Black & Blue Affair) on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church on North Hampton Drive. Marcus Anderson is the featured artist for the event. Anderson is a world-renowned recording and performing artist and is known worldwide as an accomplished Billboard Magazine charting saxophonist who has released over seven albums in the past ten years. He plays with some of the greatest legends of our time, including Prince. Anderson’s current

single, Gotta Move On, is #1 on Watercolors on Sirius XM Radio. Anderson has also established the Marcus Anderson Foundation (MAF) to help students through the arts. Anderson will play about an hour during the brunch and be available to sign his CDs and share his coffee brand, AND Coffee, with guests. The menu includes: turkey bacon, eggs, hash browns, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, biscuits, juice, coffee, hot tea, and water. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by contacting Nigel Alston, W-S Alumni Chapter President, at 416-8278 or by email at nalston1@gmail.com.

Feb. 6 - Lunch and Learn Seminar Management and Money Business Solutions, LLC is hosting a financial seminar for budgeting and credit from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Graze Restaurant at the downtown Marriott, 425 North Cherry St. Attendees will be granted free two-hour valet parking. Registration is required and includes a $30 registration fee. Register online by filling in a digital form at www.mmandbsolutions.com/mmb/co ntact/. For more information, contact Latoya D. Cheek and Tracy L. Ward at 336-893-5249 or info@mmandbsolutions.com.

Feb. 8 registration deadline Community Garden Mentor Training Forsyth Community Gardening will hold its next Community Garden Mentor Training from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, Feb. 20 and Feb. 27 at Forsyth County Extension, 1450 Cooperative Fairchild Road. The Community Garden Mentor training is for people interested in providing community organizing and horticultural guidance to a specific garden. The program will cover the organizational skills and basic horticultural knowledge needed to start and sustain an active community garden. To apply, downan application at: load http://tinyurl.com/FCGMentorProgra m. Applications must be submitted to Megan Gregory at gregormm@forsyth.cc by Monday, Feb 8. For more information, call 336-705-8823 or visit http://forsythcommunitygardening.com/.

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Feb. 6 -Mar. 5 Homiletics: The Art and Science of Preaching class Bishop Dr. Tejado W. Hanchell, known for his Preaching with Power series, recently opened registration for his new class, “Homiletics: The Art and Science of Preaching.” The class is part of an inspirational five-week program which will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, Feb. 6 through March 5, at MCHCWS, 930 east 14th St. The class is open to the public and a $50 registration fee is required. For more information or to register, call 336-722-3734 or visit TejadoHanchell.com.

Feb. 9 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper The episcopal Churchwomen of St. Stephen's episcopal Church, 810 n. Highland Ave., will hold their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Feb. 9 from 4 – 7:30 p.m. to benefit programs and outreach. Pork and turkey sausage will be available. Cost: $5.00. eat in or take out. All are welcome. For more information, call elnora Gore at 336-766-2344 for more information.

Feb. 12 & 13 Agape Faith Church XO Marriage Conference Agape Faith Church will be hosting the XO 2016 Marriage Conference from Marriage Today and Gateway Church from 8-10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12 at 2101 lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Another session will also be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13. Throughout the event, marriage expert Jimmy evans will share advice designed to improve spousal relations. Sessions will include teachings from Jimmy and Karen evans, Dr. Henry Cloud, John Gray and Tim Ross. interested individuals should register online at agapefaith.com/xo2016 by Feb. 11. early registration tickets are $25 per person and $50 per couple. The ticket price at the door will be $30 per person and $60 per couple. For more information, contact the church office at 336-7669188 or at office@agapefaith.com.

Feb. 14 Honoring God’s Doorkeepers St. Andrews United Methodist Church ushers will have a celebration honoring God's Doorkeepers on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. at 1840 Butler St. The program is free and open to the public. The Rev. Ronnie Roseboro is the pastor. The church telephone is 336788-3421.

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

Bible study A free mail-in Bible study is being offered by the eastside Church of Christ, 536 Barbara Jane Ave. ne, Winston-Salem. it is designed to give a greater knowledge of the word of God. The eight-lesson course is an overview of the entire Bible. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion. Sign up today by calling 336-722-2088 or by emailing bern3@lexcominc.net.

Community Clothes Closet The St. James Community Clothes Closet opens at 10 a.m. the 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturday of each month. St. James is located at the corner of Patterson Avenue and 15th Street across from the U.S. Post Office.

Food and pantry, clothes closet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1-3 p.m., love Community Development Corporation, located at 3980 north liberty St., will serve those in need of food and clothes. Joblink is also available Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing assistance with resumes or seeking employment. For more information, call 336-3068119.

Emergency food give-away Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 north Hampton Drive, in partnership with second Harvest Food Bank of nWnC, provides to the community at large an emergency Food Assistance Program on Tuesdays (2 p.m.); Wednesdays (4:30 p.m.); first and third Saturdays (10 a.m. to noon); and second and fourth Saturdays, (8 to 10 a.m.).

Men Helping Men Be Men All men young and old are invited to fellowship with Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance inc., 4951 Manning St., during Men Helping Men Be Men every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact 336-744-3012.

Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 north

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Rev. Russ May delivers sermon at the historic St. Philips church in Old Salem on Sunday, January 31.

Above is the historic old church of St. Philips Moravian Church. The church moved to its current location at 3002 Bon Air Ave. N.E. in 1967, but still worships at the Old Salem location at 913 S. Church St. on fifth Sundays of a given month and special occasions. editor’s note: This article takes a look at St. Philips Moravian Church during Black History Month. By TiMOTHy RAMSey FOR THe CHROniCle

Mega-churches popping up left and right have influenced smaller community churches all across the country. With the Baby Boomer generation getting older, and millennials flocking to mega churches in great numbers, where does that leave the community church that generation after generation of families have worshiped and how do they survive? According to the Rev. Russ May of historic St. Philips Moravian Church, the smaller churches have a distinct advantage versus the megachurches because they have an easier connection with their parishioners and with the individuals in the surrounding neighborhood. He also stated that the larger churches sometimes have a harder time connecting with all the members of the congregation

because of the large number of people who attend the church. “We are making a conscious decision despite the fact we are small and it would be cost effective to move to our old building, the fact is we would be uprooted from our neighborhood and we are not a neighbor unto ourselves; we are integrated in the neighborhood,” said May when speaking about the status of St. Philips. St. Philips Moravian Church, which was organized in 1822 by a mostly slave population in Old Salem, and is one of the oldest black congregations in the United States. it currently stands as the only historic African-American Moravian congregation in the country. The church moved to its current location in 1967, but still worships at the Old Salem location on fifth Sundays of a given month and special occasions. May went on to say it’s more about what the church can share, not what financial resources a church can spend. St. Philips provides a meal for the neighborhood several times a year and May states that it’s important for

African Storytelling and Drum Circle set for Black History Month

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As a part of a series of events planned in February to celebrate Black History Month, Old Salem Museums & Gardens is presenting an African Storytelling and Drum Circle event on Saturday, Feb. 13. Attendees will enjoy a performance from Winston-Salem’s own The Healing Force, a family of singers, storytellers and musicians. Special focus will be given to the Djembe, a very popular West African Drum. Performances will take place at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. in the St. Philips Heritage Center located at 913 S. Church Street. This event is included in the Allin-One ticket, which is $23 for adults and $11 for children 6-16. Group rates are available for groups of 14 or more. Please call 1-800-441-5305 for

Lesson Scripture: exodus 12:1-14 By the end of this lesson, we will

*Reflect on the meaning of Passover and what it says about God *Know that God is always in control and will, in His time, execute judgment on all who do not walk by faith in His salvation *See what God prescribed as the way to walk by faith when He was about to execute judgment upon Pharaoh and his gods

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the church to do so to stay connected with the neighborhood, not for any growth agenda, but just for individuals to come and share a meal which he says is the mindset of a small church. “it is important for us to see ourselves as a teaching congregation within us and to our own families, as well as outwardly to the community. We try to be a witness to the things that we have seen that includes this space and the things we say and do at our other space. We are trying to share the story downward so the next generation is ready to carry the mantle forward,” said May of the goal of St. Philips. Rev. May stated the small church will remain a mainstay in the community and St. Philips will continue to survive due to the historic aspect of the church, as well as the teachings the church provides. He is not concerned with the popularity of the mega-church because St. Philips will always try and build a faith-based community and people and to them, that is success.

group reservations. For more information on special programming for Black History Month taking place at Old Salem Museums Photo provided by Old Salem Museums & Gardens & Gardens and St. The Healing Force is a family of singers, storyPhilips Heritage Center, visit old- tellers and musicians. United States. it is the only historic salem.org. The St. Philips Heritage Center in African-American Moravian congreOld Salem is a sacred place signifi- gation in the country. The Center is cant to the unusual and unique history comprised of the African Moravian of this community, and it is a touch- log Church, St. Philips African stone of the African American experi- Moravian Church, the Strangers ence. The African and African- Graveyard, the African American American Moravian congregation, Graveyard, and the Path to Happy organized in Salem in 1822 among a Hill Overlook. mostly enslaved population, is one of the oldest Black congregations in the

Passover

Background: egypt has enslaved the children of israel for fear that they would take over the country. As a precaution, Pharaoh has ordered the death of all Hebrew baby boys. Moses is saved and grows up in Pharaoh’s household. God orders Moses to lead the israelites into

Palestine, the land promised to Abraham. Pharaoh refuses. God sends nine plagues to change his hardened heart (hardened Elder by God) but Pharaoh refuses until God sends Richard Wayne the tenth plague. note the Wood number ten; according to Biblical scholars, this symbolizes completeness, Sunday which indicates the School Lesson lord’s wide-ranging and thorough judgment. Viewing the plagues from an egyptian belief system would reveal a contest with God (and Moses) against all the false deities of egypt (and Pharaoh). Here is the lineup: the first plague (vss.14-25) against nilus, the sacred river god; second plague (see vss.8:1-15) against Heget, the goddess of reproduction; the third plague (vss. 16-19) against Seb, the god earth; fourth plague (vss.2032) Khephera, the sacred scarab; fifth plague (vss.9:1-7) See Lesson on B6

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Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336-744-3012.

Noonday Express New Liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host Noon-Day Express services on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and area will encourage your hearts at midweek preaching the Gospel of power and commitment. A lunch will be offered. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Rev. Dr. Linda Beal is the host pastor. For more information contact Tracee Spears at 336-429-0512, or Deacon Beal at 336-528-3256.

Clothes closet The Ambassador Cathedral Clothes Closet will be open on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m., and Wednesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive. Free to the public. For more information,

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Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth St., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call 336-723-7071.

Food pantry, clothes closet Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336-744-3012.

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against Apis and Hathor, the sacred bull and cow god; sixth plague (see vss. 8-12) against Sekhmet, goddess with power over diseases; plague seven (see vss. 13-25) Nut, the sky goddess; eighth plague (vss.10:1-20) Serapis, the god protecting crops from locusts; ninth plague (vss. 21-29) against Re, the sun god and chief deity; and the tenth and final plague (vss. 11:1-12:30) against Ptah, the god of life

Lesson: God speaks to Israel through Moses and tells them to change their calendars because through His might, their entire lives are about to change. They are about to be delivered out of slavery and a celebration is in order. Moses gave instructions to select a year-old male lamb or goat (unblemished) and care for it as part of the household for four days. The lamb or goat was to be slaughtered in the evening of the fourth day and some of the blood from the animal was to be put on the doorposts and lintels (v.7). God instructed the Israelites to thoroughly roast the sacrificial animal over a fire and eat it with bitter herbs (to remind them of their years spent in oppression) and unleavened bread (to remind them of the hurriedness with which they would leave Egypt). God told them to eat

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hastily and to be dressed with their shoes on and staff in hand, ready to go. Anything left of the sacrificial animal was to be burnt before daybreak. God promises to pass through Egypt (v.12) and kill the firstborn son and firstborn male animals of every household without the blood markings. God said when I see the sign I will pass over you (v.13). This was God’s way of making a provision for the salvation of Israel. They are instructed to teach this to their children from generation to generation and celebrate it annually for all time. This celebration has existed and continues now over 3500 years later.

For Your Consideration: 1. In the tenth plague, why did God choose to kill all the firstborn males in Egypt? 2. In what way is the Lord Jesus our sacrificial lamb?

Life’s Application: We who believe in Jesus as our Lord and Savior know that He is our Passover (I Cor. 5:7). We who are not Jewish don’t celebrate Passover, but Jesus has given us the Lord’s Supper to remember the sacrifice of blood and body for our sake and we tell it over and over, not just yearly. We weren’t saved from slavery, but from sin. God’s goal in saving us from sin is to make Himself known to us so that we may be drawn into not just fellowship one with another, but relationship with Him. Unconditional love is what God has for us as He had for Israel at Passover.

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The Salvation Army accepting energy assistance applications to March 31 SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Salvation Army of the Greater Winston-Salem Area wants families to know they can still sign up for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. The North Carolina Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides eligible of Forsyth residents County a one-time vendor payment of $200, $300 or $400 to help pay their heating bills. The overall time frame to apply for this benefit runs through March 31. To qualify for this benefit program, you must be a

North Carolina resident living in Forsyth County and you must meet income and resource guidelines. If eligible and approved, payments will be made directly to the utility companies. Payments will not be made to the applicant. Everyone who is eligible must apply as no one will automatically be approved. Please call 336-7228721 to schedule an appointment and for a list of items that you will need to bring in order to process the application. Available appointment times are Monday through Saturday and some evenings.

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LIEAP applications Forsyth County are taken at The Salvation Army of Winston-Salem located at 901 N Cleveland Ave. Area Commander Major James Allison says, “The recent winter storm and colder weather makes it especially difficult for our neighbors in need to keep their families warm. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program will ensure they don’t have to choose between heating their homes or feeding their families.” Further information is also available at www.SalvationArmyWS.o rg .

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WS/FCS to hold eight public hearings on possible 2016 bond referendum SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education will hold eight public hearings to gather feedback about a proposed bond referendum in November. If approved, the bond package would pay for school construction, renovation and repairs. It would be the first large-scale referendum for WS/FCS’ school construction since 2006. The school board has developed a project list based on needs that total about $325 million in present-day costs. After gathering public feedback, the board will finalize its list before it presents a formal request to Forsyth County Commissioners this spring. Each meeting will start with a brief presentation about the proposed projects, followed by time for public comments. The dates, times and locations of the meetings are: *Monday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. – East Forsyth High School (2500 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville) *Wednesday, Feb. 17 at noon – Kernersville Elementary School (512 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville) *Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. – Carver High School (3545 Carver School Road, Winston-Salem) *Monday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. – Parkland High School (1600 Brewer Road, WinstonSalem) *Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. – West Forsyth High School (1735 LewisvilleClemmons Road, Clemmons) *Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. – North Forsyth High School (5705 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem) *Thursday, March 10 at noon – The Downtown School (601 N. Cherry Street, Winston-Salem) *Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. – Speas Elementary School (2000 W. Polo Road, Winston-Salem) More information can be found at http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/2016bond.

Years of planning and community involvement have resulted in plans to reimagine our city’s major roadways as a Green, Artful, Iconic Network for Winston-Salem. The Creative Corridors Coalition worked closely with local and state transportation officials and hired world-renowned bridge designers, landscape architects and public artists for five iconic projects: · Research Parkway betterments and Twin Arches at US 52 · Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive betterments · Strollway Pedestrian Bridge · Green Street Pedestrian Bridge · Peters Creek Parkway Bridge Creative Corridors is raising $5 million from the private sector in addition to the $14.5 million in public funding required to make this plan a reality. This is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity that will define our city for the 21st century and reconnect our community across roadways that have separated us for generations.

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On Saturday, Jan. 9, the SIGMAS of WinstonSalem (Delta Sigma and Delta Alpha chapters along with their Sigma Beta Club) celebrated the organizations 102nd Founders Day. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Jan 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. This deep conviction was mirrored in the Fraternity’s motto, “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity.” Founders Day activities began with a Brotherhood Breakfast at Golden Corral, followed by bowling at Creekside Lanes. The Sigma Betas defeated the brothers in an “Old School vs. New School” competition. On Sunday, worship service was held at Grace Fellowship Church located on Brownsboro Road, where Reverend Dr. John A. Jackson is the Pastor. His message was “God has a plan for All of Us.” The milestone for this year’s celebration was the installation of Daniel A. Crudup as the newly elected chapter president. Crudup is the youngest brother to serve as president of the fourth oldest alumni chapter in Phi Beta Sigma. “We stepped out of the box in an attempt to allow the young to take the reigns,” stated Reginald McCaskill former chapter president. Daniel Crudup, a healthcare management major, graduated from Winston-Salem State University in May 2014. While at WSSU, Daniel was recognized as the 2014 Student of the Year. Crudup maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout his four years at WSSU and served as executive secretary of the Student Government Association, president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., chair of "Ram Life Magazine" and president of “Rams Go Green,” an environmental campus task force. He also served as two-term United Negro College Fund and Toyota Green campus ambassador. Crudup currently works for Charles Hines and Sons as a Certified Nursing Assistant and the Samsung Business Center as a Communications Coordinator. When Daniel was asked how it feels to be elected the youngest president in the chapter’s 92year history, his response was, “It is quite an accomplishment. I never imagined that I would be in this position, but now that I am, I look at it as just doing my duty for my chapter and Phi Beta Sigma as a whole.” The Founders Day Committee consisted of Willie Conner, John Jackson, and Reginald McCaskill. The brothers continued their celebration on Jan. 22 when they cohosted a Blue & White Founders Ball with the Gamma Beta Sigma chapter at the Khalif Event Center in Greensboro.

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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: C203668-Surry County Bridge #39 over Mitchell River on SR-1328

Description: Grading, Drainage, Paving & Structure Bid Date: February 16, 2016 @ 2:00 PM Sub Quotes due by 12:00

Contact: Gary Eisner gary.eisner@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North—PO Box 635 Jef-ferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112

We have adopted several policies and pro-cedures to encourage the participation of D/M/ WBE firms on our projects, so if you are interested in this project but dis-couraged by any of its requirements, please contact us. We have special joint pay agreements and even an expedited payment policy for D/MWBE firms, and we encourage to you to contact us to dis-cuss 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 pre-vent you from soliciting a quote please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you meet these re-quirements. Likewise, if you are discour-aged from submitting a quote on this project because you think you may have trouble obtaining the necessary equip-ment, supplies, materials, or any other re-lated 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 D/M/WBE firms like yours, and we en-courage 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 Febru-ary 5th 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. Sur-vey, Supp. Clear & Grub, Grading, Exca-vation, Drainage Items, Milling, Asph. Paving, Stone, Masonry Drainage Struc-tures, Shldr Berm Gutter, Guardrail, Fence, Rip Rap, Traffic Control, Pave-ment Markings, Temp Silt Fence, EC Items, Seed & Mulch, Removal of Exist. Struct., Class A Conc. (Bridge), Bridge Approach Slabs, Steel Piles, Reinforcing Steel (Bridge), Geotextile for Drainage, Elastomeric Bearings, Prestressed Conc. Box Beams, Conc. Curb, 32” Alaska Rail, Asbestos Assessment, Application of Bridge Coat, Etc. Please see proposal for complete listing of bid items. Bid items can be subdivided into economically feasible units to facili-tate D/M/WBE Participation. We ask that all Non-D/M/WBE Subs & Suppliers also utilize D/M/WBE Subs & Suppliers to in-crease our overall WBE Participation on this project.

Be sure to check our website periodically for addenda. Plans may be obtained/viewed: www.jrvannoy.com Subcontractor Plan Room Vannoy Construction-1608 Hwy 221 North-Jefferson, NC https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/de fault.aspx - Central Letting WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

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

This the 4th day of February 2016.

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

To Chronicle February 4, 11, 18 and February 25, 2016.

James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co., Inc. is currently soliciting quotes from interested HUB Certified Minority subcontractors and suppliers for the fol-lowing project: Project: Alleghany County Public Library Renovations Sparta, NC

Bid Date: February 16, 2016 at 2:00pm Sub Quotes are due by February 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm Contact: James Morgan james.morgan@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North— PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Ext. 281 Fax: 336-846-7110

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EMPLOYMENT

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

Equipment Operator/Medium (DOT) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Plans/Specs are available for review at the following locations: www.jrvannoy.com Subcontractor Plan RoomDownload & Print for Free or copies may be ordered for a fee If you are not a member; Become a member by Clicking Subcontractor Plan Room, then click become a new member and follow instructions to set up your User Name and Password

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

Equipment Operator/Medium (Utilities) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and

Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/z1u3ae474p 6ih5n/AAD9mOHvpBwoYLLEvi-JoSkxLa?dl=0

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Bidding documents may also be inspected at the following locations: The Alleghany County Manager’s Office McGrawHill Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas Construction Market Data The Bluebook Building & Construction Network Construction Resource Center

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Financial Analyst

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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EMPLOYMENT

CONSTRUCTION HELP WANTED

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This Project requires participation by subs that are certified by the Office for Histor-ically UnderutiEngineering Technician (Utilities) lized Businesses as a MBE Firm. As a responsible GC, we will ag-gressively pursue M/W/DBE subPlease visit: www.cityofws.org contrac-tor participation in excess of the minimum for job description and application process. requirements. We have adopted several policies and procedures to encourage the participation of M/W/DBE firms on our projects, so if you are interested in this project but discouraged by any of its re-quirements, please contact us. We have special joint pay agreements and even an expedited payment policy for M/W/DBE firms, and we encourage to you to contact us to discuss how these procedures can help you on this project. If the bonding, letter of credit or insurance requirements The City of Winston-Salem set forth in the bid documents would oth-erwise is looking to fill the position for prevent you from soliciting a quote please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to Sr. Recreation Leader (Cricket’s Nest) help you meet these requirements. Likewise, if you Please visit: www.cityofws.org are dis-couraged from submitting a quote on this for job description and project because you think you may have trouble application process. obtaining the necessary equip-ment, supplies, materials, or any other re-lated 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 M/W/DBE firms like yours, and we encourage your company to explore and take advantage of them; so please feel free to give us a The City of Winston-Salem call in these is looking to fill the position for regards. Tour Guide (Historic Bethabara) Scope of Work: Demolition, Concrete, Masonry, Please visit: www.cityofws.org Steel, Casework, Wood Fram-ing, EIFS, Roofing, for job description and Doors & Hardware, Aluminum Storefront, Light application process. Gauge Metal Framing, Drywall, Flooring, Painting, Ac-cordion Partitions, Acousti cal Wall Panels, Fire Protection, HVAC, and Electrical. Be sure to check our website periodi-cally for addenda.

2016 B8

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

PS Communications Operator (Police) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Sanitation Supervisor

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Fleet Data Technician (Sanitation)

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION FORSYTH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

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

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BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 1,580,000 PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This the 28th day of January, 2016.

Marlon Millner, Administrator for Harry Edward Millner, deceased 1612 Juniper Street Norristown, PA 19401

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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Harry Edward Millner, also known as Harry E. Millner (15 E 2445), deceased April 29, 2015, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before April 27, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

The Chronicle Februaryy 4, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES

BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 310,000 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 2,000,000 STREET AND SIDEWALK BONDS OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to upgrade and renovate existing fire stations and make improvements at the City Yard facility. Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay the costs of making the improvements described above, in addition to funds which may be available for such purpose from any other source, bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Bond Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such Public Improvement Bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $310,000. Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said Public Improvement Bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected.

Section 4. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.

Section 5. No debt shall be contracted during any fiscal year by the issuance of bonds pursuant to this bond order if the amount of such debt and if all other debt contracted during such fiscal year shall exceed two-thirds (2/3rds) of the amount by which the outstanding indebtedness of the City shall have been reduced during the next preceding fiscal year, unless the incurring of such debt shall be submitted to a vote of the people of the City and shall be approved by a majority of those who vote thereon. Section 6. This bond order was adopted on the 1st day of February, 2016 and is hereby published this 4th day of February, 2016. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $118,699. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. Any action or proceeding in any court to set aside this bond order, or to obtain any other relief, on the grounds that the bond order is invalid must be begun within thirty (30) days after the publication of this notice. After the expiration of this period of limitation, no right of action or defense based upon the invalidity of the bond order shall be asserted, nor shall the validity of the bond order be open to question in any court upon any ground whatever, except in an action or proceeding begun within the period of limitation described herein. Melanie Johnson City Secretary

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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to resurface certain streets and repair and replace certain bridges.

Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay the costs of making the improvements described above, in addition to funds which may be available for such purpose from any other source, bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Bond Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such Street and Sidewalk Bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $2,000,000. Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said Street and Sidewalk Bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected.

Section 4. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection. Section 5. No debt shall be contracted during any fiscal year by the issuance of bonds pursuant to this bond order if the amount of such debt and if all other debt contracted during such fiscal year shall exceed two-thirds (2/3rds) of the amount by which the outstanding indebtedness of the City shall have been reduced during the next preceding fiscal year, unless the incurring of such debt shall be submitted to a vote of the people of the City and shall be approved by a majority of those who vote thereon.

Section 6. This bond order was adopted on the 1st day of February, 2016 and is hereby published this 4th day of February, 2016. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $765,801. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. Any action or proceeding in any court to set aside this bond order, or to obtain any other relief, on the grounds that the bond order is invalid must be begun within thirty (30) days after the publication of this notice. After the expiration of this period of limitation, no right of action or defense based upon the invalidity of the bond order shall be asserted, nor shall the validity of the bond order be open to question in any court upon any ground whatever, except in an action or proceeding begun within the period of limitation described herein. Melanie Johnson City Secretary

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WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the Secretary of the Local Government Commission has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Most voters will be asked to present acceptable photo iden- Local Government Commission. tification when presenting to vote in person at the polls, with exceptions for voters who are unable to obtain acceptable photo identification, have a religious objection to NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT being photographed, or are victims of a natural disaster. ORDERED by the Mayor and the City The acceptable forms of photo identification are a NC Driver’s Council of the City of Winston-Salem, License or DMV-issued Identification Card (expired up to four North Carolina, as follows: years), US Passport or Passport Card (unexpired), Military ID Card or Veterans Affairs ID Card (unexpired, if there is an ex- Section 1. The City Council of the City piration date), and certain Tribal Enrollment Cards. VOTERS of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ONE OF THESE ascertained and hereby determines that FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION MAY STILL VOTE IF it is necessary to construct, renovate and THEIR INABILITY IS DUE TO A REASONABLE IM- improve certain parks and recreational PEDIMENT such as a lost or stolen ID, lack of transportation, facilities, including, among other things, illness or disability, a lack of proper documents, work sched- playgrounds, swimming pools and a ule, and others. These voters may vote a provisional ballot new skate park and including building, after completing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and sidewalk and roadway improvements loproviding an alternate form of identification or the last four cated at parks and recreational facilities. digits of their social security number and their date of birth. Acceptable alternate forms of identification for voters who Section 2. In order to raise the money complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration include their required to pay the costs of making the voter registration card or a current utility bill, paycheck, gov- improvements described above, in addiernment check, bank statement, or other government document tion to funds which may be available for bearing the voter’s name and current address. Alternative vot- such purpose from any other source, ing options are available for voters who do not present accept- bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, able photo identification for a reason other than a reasonable North Carolina are hereby authorized impediment to obtaining one. Voters who use curbside voting and shall be issued pursuant to the Local may also present one of the alternative forms of identification Government Bond Act of North Cardescribed above. No identification is required to vote an ab- olina. The maximum aggregate princisentee ballot by mail. Free Identification Cards for registered pal amount of such Parks and voters are available from the NC DMV. For assistance with Recreation Bonds authorized by this obtaining acceptable photo identification for voting or for bond order shall be $1,580,000. more information on exceptions and alternative voting options, contact the NC State Board of Elections voter outreach team Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the toll-free at 1-866-522-4723 or visit www.VoterID.nc.gov. principal of and interest on said Parks and Recreation Bonds when due shall be Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. annually levied and collected. One-stop early voting places may be obtained by calling the Forsyth County Board of Elections or viewed on our web site, Section 4. A sworn statement of the www.fcvotes.com. Canvass Day will be held in the Forsyth City’s debt has been filed with the City County Board of Elections office on March 22, 2016 Secretary and is open to public inspection. Absentee ballots are allowed. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made on a State Board of Elections Absentee Request Section 5. No debt shall be contracted Form, available at the Forsyth County Board of Elections of- during any fiscal year by the issuance of fice and at all one-stop early voting sites, and received in the bonds pursuant to this bond order if the Forsyth County Board of Elections office or any one-stop early amount of such debt and if all other debt voting site by 5:00 p.m. on March 08, 2016. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Forsyth County Board contracted during such fiscal year shall of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2016 or postmarked exceed two-thirds (2/3rds) of the amount by which the outstanding inon March 15, 2016. debtedness of the City shall have been All residents of Forsyth County who are registered to vote reduced during the next preceding fiscal with the Forsyth County Board of Elections may vote in this year, unless the incurring of such debt election. Voters who are previously registered need not re-reg- shall be submitted to a vote of the peoister for this election. THOSE VOTERS WHO ARE REG- ple of the City and shall be approved by ISTERED UNAFFILIATED MAY VOTE IN THE a majority of those who vote thereon. PRIMARY ELECTION. Unaffiliated voters will be given a choice of ballot at the polling places. Those residents of Section 6. This bond order was adopted Forsyth County who are not registered to vote must register on the 1st day of February, 2016 and is on or before Friday, February 19, 2016 in order to be eligible hereby published this 4th day of Februto vote on Election Day. Those voters who are not registered ary, 2016. The Chief Financial Officer by Friday, February 19, 2016 may register and vote during of the City has filed a statement estimatone stop early voting only, and will be required to provide doc- ing that the total amount of interest that umentation of their identity and residence. Voters who wish to will be paid on the bonds over the exchange their party affiliation or who have changed their name pected term of the bonds, if issued, is or address must notify the Board of Elections in writing by $604,983. The estimate is preliminary, February 19, 2016. Voters who fail to notify the Board of is for general informational purposes Elections of a change to their name or address must update only, and may differ from the actual intheir information when presenting to vote, and may be required terest paid on the bonds. Any action or to vote a provisional ballot. proceeding in any court to set aside this bond order, or to obtain any other relief, Voters who require assistance with casting their ballot are en- on the grounds that the bond order is intitled to assistance by an appropriate person of their choice or valid must be begun within thirty (30) an election official. Registration facilities and polling places days after the publication of this notice. are accessible to the elderly and handicapped. Curbside voting After the expiration of this period of is available for voters who are not physically able to enter the limitation, no right of action or defense polling place. based upon the invalidity of the bond order shall be asserted, nor shall the vaPersons with questions about registration, location of polling lidity of the bond order be open to quesplaces, absentee ballots, early voting at One-Stop locations or tion in any court upon any ground other election matters may call the Forsyth County Board of whatever, except in an action or proElections Office at (336) 703-2800 Monday thru Friday. ceeding begun within the period of limitation described herein. Ken Raymond, Chairman Forsyth County Board of Elections Melanie Johnson The Chronicle February 4, 11 & 18 2016 City Secretary

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