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Dodge chided for using King voiceover in Super Bowl ad W I N S TO N - S A L E M , N . C .

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There were ads with Morgan Freeman rapping and ads with babies from around the world and fast cars with singer Steven Tyler. There were ads with medieval themes, magic and song.

Then there was the ad using the words and voice of Dr. Martin luther king Jr. to sell Dodge ram sell trucks. "everybody can be great," Dr. king said in a speech in 1968, two months before he was murdered. "you only need a heart full of grace; soul generated by love."

The advertisement featured images of football players, cowboys, U.S. troops and first responders as a backdrop to king’s voiceover. The advertisement ended with an image of a soldier, a Dodge truck, and the words “Built to Serve.”

The commercial for Dodge trucks provoked protest on social media shortly after it aired from many Super Bowl lii viewers. it also induced a reaction tweet from the The king Center and Bernice king, the daughter of the late civil rights leader. “neither @ThekingCe nter nor @Berniceking is See Ad on A10

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With candidate filing Monday, court decisions loom large

Some Super Bowl watchers were dismayed by the use of a Martin Luther King Jr. voiceover in the Dodge truck commercial.

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By CASh MiChAelS For The ChroniCle

Monday, Feb. 12, is the beginning of the filing period for candidates for public office in north Carolina.

Technically, that’s when Democrats and republicans, hoping to compete in their respective party primaries for a chance to be ultimately selected to run in the fall 2018 midterm elections, commit themselves for either statewide or congressional office.

But thanks to an unceasing plethora of court cases involving legislative, congressional and judicial redistricting, confusion has been the buzzword as to whether even the filing period would be allowed to commence.

At press time Tuesday, there was no official word of any delays that would disrupt the filing period. in fact, at least one court Eagles ruling last week cleared the way for several judicial candidates who originally were off the ballot.

U.S. District Court Judge Catherine eagles partially granted a preliminary injunction against Senate Bill 656, which, when passed by the republican-led n.C. General Assembly last year, eliminated judicial primary races. in her order, Judge eagles said it made no sense to do away with primaries for statewide races for the state Court of Appeals and the n.C. Supreme Court (currently there are races for both) because neither post are depended on voting districts.

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Legend Ben Piggott gets Lifetime Achievement Award

The award recipients hold their awards. They are, left to right, Nora Jones, Ben Piggott, Precious QuireMcCloud and Phyllis Ann Bridges.

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By TiMoThy rAMSey The ChroniCle

over the years, Ben Piggott has been honored many times for his work in the community. now that he is retired from the Winston-Salem recreation and Parks Department, the honors have not stopped. Piggott was honored with the rhythms of Triumph lifetime Achievement Award for his years of service Friday, Feb. 2 at the Greensboro Coliseum.

The rhythms of Triumph, a celebration of Black history Month, has held this annual event for 18 years. it is sponsored by McDonald's and 97.1 WQMG in order to merge the concepts of music and community but more importantly to honor the unsung heroes in the community.

Ben Piggott was honored with the lifetime achievement award at this year’s Rhythm of Triumph awards ceremony.

Photos by Timothy ramsey

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Program invites business pros to encourage young men

By Tevin STinSon The ChroniCle

earlier this week, AAMPeD (African American Males Pursing educational Dreams), a program offered by the local Crosby Scholars Community Partnership, invited young men from schools across the district to sit down with local business professionals’ to discuss their futures, and the importance of setting goals during the first

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Tipping Point Series, a two-part event designed to prepare students and parents for the future.

Following a trial run in 2016, this school year AAMPeD hit the ground running, looking to make a difference in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District. richard Watts, retired principal and AAMPeD coordinator said that after seeing the number of African-American males enrolled in Crosby Scholars as high school seniors decline, they adopted AAMPeD to

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Walter Marshall building naming set for March

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County commissioners tentatively set March 8 as the date for the ceremony to rename the Social Services building for the late Commissioner Walter Marshall.

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The date was set during the commissioners’ meetings on Feb.1. Marshall was a county commission-

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er, former school board member and former local NAACP president who also was a longtime member of the Social Services board. He passed away last year on Feb. 22.

The dedication will involve lettering being added to the building as well as a plaque. There was some discussion on having the ceremony on Feb. 22, but ultimately commissioners decided to go with a later date to ensure the

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lettering on the building would definitely be fully installed before the ceremony.

“My preference is to make sure the lettering is finished before we make the dedication,” said Commissioner Fleming ElAmin, who was appointed to fill Marshall’s seat.

No time has been set for the ceremony yet.

Also during last week’s meeting: *The vote to hire law firms for the county’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors was tentatively rescheduled for Feb. 15 as commissioners waited for information from a meeting between county attorneys from across the state where opioid lawsuits were

The Social Services building will be renamed for Walter Marshall in March.

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discussed. *Commissioners voted to select Frank L. Blum Construction Co. for Construction Manager at Risk for preconstruction work on the new Kaleideum Children’s Museum at the site of the former Sheriff’s Office.

For a proposed fee of $31,060, Blum will evaluate the site and estimate

construction costs. Blum will seek preliminary bids and submit a Guaranteed Maximum Price, which the county may accept, for the company to complete the construction of the museum. *Commissioners accepted a final offer of $2,600 for an 0.43 acre lot on Glenn Avenue from Stephen Oldham, repre-

senting Valkyrie Specter LLC, who intends to use it for small business development. There were no upset bids on the property, which has a tax value of $15,900.

The land, which was acquired through property tax foreclosure, was declared surplus property and costs $1,900 a year to maintain.

Lighting the Twin Arches

The Twin Arches on U.S. 52 are now lit up at night.

Photo by Todd Luck

CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

Mayor Allen Joines and Creative Corridors Coalition Board Member Joycelyn Johnson celebrated the lighting of the Twin Arches at the intersection of U.S. 52 and Research Parkway on Tuesday,

Jan. 30. The new lighting feature is capable of changing colors.

The arches, which are meant to be an iconic monument to the city, cost $1.6 million, with 80 percent covered by a federal grant and with the City of Winston-

Salem and Creative Corridors putting in 10 percent a piece.

The arches were erected as the Research Parkway intersection was created and the exit to Winston-Salem State University and Salem College was deconstructed.

Day of Remembrance for historic worker deaths CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

On Feb. 1, Mayor Allen Joines and City Council Members Dan Besse and John Larson held an announcement to declare a Day of Remembrance for two sanitation workers whose deaths 50 years ago marked the beginning of a workers’ strike that drew Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis, Tennessee.

On Feb. 1, 1968, two Memphis sanita-

tion workers, Echol Cole and Robert Walker, were crushed to death by a poorly maintained, malfunctioning compactor in their garbage truck. This prompted 1,300 black sanitation workers to go on strike, which drew King to Memphis, where he was assassinated on April 4, 1968, on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. More than 30 cities around the country recognized this Day of Remembrance last week.

City Council Member Dan Besse speaks alongside Mayor Allen Joines (left) and John Larson on a day of remembrance for two Memphis sanitation workers who died 50 years ago.

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Black Caucus leader rebuts Trumps claims

BY FREDDIE ALLEN NNPA NEWSWIRE

Rep. Cedric Richmond, the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, railed against President Donald Trump’s boasts about the economy, especially his claims about the Black community, in a blistering response to the president’s State of the Union (SOTU) address.

CBC members also wore kente cloth-inspired prints to the State of the Union address.

Richmond said that every action taken by President Trump, since his election, has been destructive for poor, workingclass, and middle-class communities throughout the country, as well as communities of color.

Richmond said that nothing that the president said during his speech wiped that slate clean.

The CBC chairman also leveled the charge made by lawmakers and economists alike that Trump is just riding the economic wave that began

during President Barack Obama’s tenure.

“He boasts about a booming economy, but it is not something he can take credit for,” said Richmond.

“Much like the money he inherited from his father to start his business, President Trump inherited a growing economy from President Obama.”

Richmond continued: “The low Black unemployment rate he boasted about has been falling for eight years and has only changed by one percent since he took office. In addition, while the Black unemployment rate is at an historic low, it is still double the rate of White unemployment and doesn’t take into account the fact that African Americans are disproportionately underemployed and underpaid.”

Janelle Jones, an analyst working on a variety of labor market topics within EPI’s Program on Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy (PREE) told Vox that, “The recovery of employment was happening long before Trump got

Adams, Butterfield blast Trump on black unemployment rate

BY CASH MICHAELS FROM THE CHRONICLE

During his speech in Cincinnati Monday, Feb. 5, President Donald Trump attacked members of the Congressional Black Caucus who, while Republicans were loudly applauding, refused to clap while African kente’ cloth draped their all-black attire, or acknowledge the president’s announcement that black unemployment had dropped to an historic 45-year low during his first State of the Union address to Congress and the nation.

“You’re up there. You got half the room going totally crazy, wild, loved everything,” Trump said in his remarks Monday.

“They want to do something great for our country, and you have the other side, even on positive news — really positive news — like that, they were like death, un-American.

Somebody said treasonous.

Yeah, I guess, why not?

Can we call that treason?

Why not? I mean they certainly didn’t seem to love our country very much.”

Even before the Republican president accused them of “treason” for not applauding him, two prominent members of the CBC – Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) and Rep. G.K. Butterfield (DNC-1) – had pretty much had their fill of Trump, especially after his infamous “shithole” reference to Haiti and Africa.

So his subsequent taking credit for black unemployment going down to just single digits for the first time in a long time, didn’t help.

“African-American unemployment has been going down for a decade, yet it’s still double white unemployment,” Rep. Adams tweeted Jan. 30.

“Would POTUS be celebrating if this stat were the other way around?”

The morning of the State of The Union (SOTU) address, when the Black Press called Rep. Butterfield at his office, and asked how Washington was doing, the North Carolina congressman replied tongue–in-cheek, “Not well, not well! I don’t think this president is going to say anything con-

structive.”

When asked about the decline in black unemployment (which was 6.8, a fall from a high of over 15.2 years earlier), Butterfield echoed his North Carolina colleague’s sentiment.

“President Barack Obama worked very hard to get the economy under control,” Rep. Butterfield said.

“When Obama stepped into the Oval office, he inherited a terrible economy. We were bleeding 700,00-800,000 jobs per month, the automotive industry was about to shut down, the stock market was plummeting, consumer confidence was at an all-time low … things were not good.”

“He inherited a trillionand-a-half dollar deficit.

So for eight years, he very painfully, tried to get the unemployment rate down … so what Donald trump is experiencing now is simply a continuation of a trend that began during the Obama years,” Congressman Butterfield continued.

‘There’s no question the black unemployment rate is down. But what gets overlooked in that conversation is black underemployment. I know a lot of people who are employed, but are very unhappy, because they’re making minimum wage or near minimum wage. So we have to talk about black under-employment as well.”

Butterfield went on to say that that black unemployment was 6.8 percent, but the overall jobless rate was 4.1 percent, meaning it was still high compared to the national average.

That was Tuesday, Jan. 30, the night of President Trump’s SOTU address.

Three days later, black unemployment was reported at 7.7 percent, up almost a full point.

Tweeting a frowning face she had during the SOTU, Congresswoman Adams wrote, “That face you make when you learn that the Black unemployment rate has one of the largest increases in years to 7.7%.”

Adams ended the Feb. 2 tweet, “#ThingsTrumpWontTalk About #SOTU.”

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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus wear kente cloth-inspired prints, during the State of the Union address on Jan. 30. The CBC members stood in solidarity with the Americans, Haitians and the African nations smeared by President Donald Trump’s comments during a bipartisan meeting about immigration at the White House.

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into office.”

Richmond also said that even though the president’s infrastructure proposal sounded good, he doubted that the proposals would live up to their promise.

“We know that it will be more of the same: toll

roads, reduced federal cost-share, and giveaways to his wealthy friends in the construction industry,” said Richmond. “It is important to note that he said nothing about contracting with minority firms.”

Richmond said that the

CBC can now answer the question that Trump posed to the Black community in 2016, "with 100 percent certainty."

Richmond continued: "African-Americans have a lot to lose under the Trump Administration and we have lost a lot already,

especially when it comes to his justice, voting rights, education, housing, and healthcare policies.

President Trump is still who we thought he was and we won’t be fooled by this speech.”

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH LIVING LEGACY

Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke, far right, with her son Todd Burke and his wife, Barbara Burke.

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Burke family has a legacy of public service Logan Burke

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

For the last 40 years, local residents have been casting their votes for members of the Burke family.

Winston-Salem Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke first ran in 1977, winning her seat to represent the Northeast Ward on the Board of Aldermen, which is now known as the Winston-Salem City Council. She was one of the first two African-American women elected to the board; the other being Dr. Virginia Newell, who was also elected that year.

The Charlotte native had a longtime interest in politics, including being involved with he NAACP in high school with Kelly Alexander as adviser.

Alexander would later go on to become national NAACP chair. Burke was a leader in the Democratic Party and was Forsyth County manager on the 1972 campaign of Rep. Shirley Chisholm, who was the first black candidate for a major political party’s presidential nomination.

When Burke, who was a school guidance counselor, ran in 1977, she went door to door until late at night. She did so much walking, she wore out two pairs of shoes

to the white of their heels.

“We’re the type of people in my family that we believe that hard work gets good results, and every morning I would get up and I would go out and I would knock on doors,” she said.

Burke said she brought diversity to management in city government by pushing to have qualified African-Americans in positions of power. She served as longtime chairwoman of the Public Safety Committee, bringing major changes to the local police department like a Citizens’ Police Review Board. She also pushed to have women recognized and started the Outstanding Women Leaders award.

She said her electoral success was due to hard work, loyalty, dedication, not making promises she can’t keep and working hard to do what she says she’ll do.

She said her late husband was also a big help as an organizer on the campaign and someone who knew many people in the community from his job as a longtime educator. Logan Burke decided to run for office himself in 1986 and won a seat in the N.C. House of Representatives, which he held until 1990, when he didn’t seek reelection because he grew tired of the back and forth travels to Raleigh and wanted to

devote more time to his job.

Logan’s legislative accomplishments include implementing Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements and creating District A, which is designed to allow for the election of two black Forsyth County commissioners, and ensuring that funds for WinstonSalem State University’s Anderson Center made it into the budget.

The Burkes’ son Todd Burke said his father is remembered fondly by his students who credit him for their success.

“The thing my father is known for, first and foremost, is an air of dignity and integrity and the manner in which he carried himself as a gentleman,” he said.

Todd Burke has a list of accomplishments of his own. He was the first black male prosecutor in the city in 1987. He became the youngest resident Superior Court judge in the state after he was appointed to the position by Gov. Jim Hunt. He became the first black senior resident Superior Court judge for Forsyth County in 2015.

“This is my hometown and I can think of no finer way to impact the community where I live than serving as a judge and having the ability to level the playing

field,” he said. “… At the end of the day, justice is blind and everyone should be treated fairly when they walk into the courthouse.”

He’s been on the ballot, too, as he was elected or re-elected to the position three times, though he never ran a campaign or raised money because he’s never had an opponent.

Todd’s wife, Barbara Burke, is preparing to be the latest member of the family to grace a ballot as she runs for school board. She’s currently an assistant principal at Carver High School and has more than 30 years experience as an educator in the local school system.

She’s running in District 1, which will have a vacancy on the school board, since Victor Johnson is not running for re-election. She said she’s hoping to help schools like Carver and create more equality between schools.

“I believe because of my experiences, I have gained a great deal of knowledge and a clear insight about how we can affect education in a more positive and equitable way,” she said.

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Black History Month Events

Now –Feb. 18 Black History Play The Stained Glass Playhouse presents “The Trip to Bountiful” beginning Feb. 2. Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors (60+) and teachers, and $12 for students.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://stainedglassplayhouse.org/tickets/ or call Box Office now at (336) 499-1010.

The Stained Glass Playhouse Inc. is located at 4401 Indiana Ave., WinstonSalem, NC 27105.

Feb.12 Monthly Meeting The 14th Street Golden Crown Senior Club will hold its monthly meeting at the 14th Street Recreation Center on Monday February 12 at 10 a.m., celebrating Black History Month with special guests: Former Councilman Mr. Nelson Malloy, and Former NAACP President Mr. Steve Hairston, speaking of their experiences with community organizations, including the Black Panthers and NAACP respectively, here in Winston-Salem. The public is invited to attend.

Light refreshments will be served.

Feb. 13, 20 & 27 Film Festival The a/perture cinema will host a film series is to honor and celebrate the history of black filmmak-

ers, storytellers, actors and creatives during Black History Month. All tickets are $12.50. Tickets may be purchased in advance online (aperturecinema.com) or at the box office. All films will be shown at 6 p.m. and followed by a panel discussion The film schedule is as follows: 2/13 – Imitation of Life 2/20 – Putney Swope 2/27 – Selma

Feb. 15 &19 Black History Speaker Series Old Salem will host Black History Month Speaker Series: Nourishing Traditions on Feb. 15 &19. The events will take place at Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Admission is free.

For more information, call (336) 758-5501.

Feb. 17 & 25 Black History Celebrations In observance of Black History month, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church will continue the tradition of celebrating Black History month. On, Feb. 17 the celebration continues with a Soul Food Festival from 2:30-5 p.m. The celebration concludes on Feb. 25 with an Afro Centric Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m.

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Missionary Baptist Church is located at 1400 Fitch Street WinstonSalem, NC 27107. The community is invited to attend. Please call the church office at (336) 418-2003 for more information.

Feb. 18 Recognitions In celebration of Black History Month, the Human Relations Commission on Feb. 18 the Police and Fire departments will honor select retirees, and Recreation and Parks will recognize the winners of its Black History Month coloring and essay contests, during the 5th annual Public Safety Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. This event will be held at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive, Winston-Salem. The public is invited.

By Appointment African American Heritage Group Tour Learn the stories of enslaved African Americans who lived in Salem and the African Moravian congregation that was organized in Salem in 1822. St. Philips African Moravian Church is North Carolina’s oldest standing African church.

African American artists are on display For groups sizes 12-14 people.

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NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FEBRUARY 22 FOR THE KERNERSVILLE LOOP ROAD BETWEEN PINEY GROVE ROAD AND N.C. 150 (NORTH MAIN STREET) KERNERSVILLE, FORSYTH COUNTY TIP No. U-6003

The N. C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting in February regarding the proposed Kernersville Loop Road. A two-lane divided roadway with bicycle and pedestrian accommodations between Piney Grove Road and N.C. 150 (N. Main Street) in Kernersville.

The public meeting will be held Thursday, February 22, 2018 between 5 and 7 p.m. at Kernersville Wesleyan Church located at 930 N. Main Street in Kernersville.

At the meeting, a map of the proposed alternative will be presented.

Project team members, including right-of-way agents, will be available to discuss the project, answer questions, and provide feedback. Written comments or questions may be submitted at the meeting or via mail/email by March 9, 2018. Please note no formal presentation will be made.

A map of the study area and other information can be viewed as they come available online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings/

Persons with additional questions may contact Al Blanton, NCDOT Division 9 Project Development Team Lead by email at wablanton@ncdot.gov or NCDOT Consultant Project Manager Mark Reep, PE by phone by calling 919-900-1635 or by email mark.reep@hdrinc.com.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson, Environmental Analysis Unit via email at pdwilson1@ncdot.gov or by phone (919) 707-6073 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

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Off The Beaten Path looks to inspire community A6

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Jemi Moore and Cristen Speas-Watson, co-owners of Off The Beaten Path, pose for a picture with author Joyful Soul during the book signing event on Saturday, Feb. 3.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

In honor of Black History Month, Off The Beaten Path Coffee and Beverage Cafe, downtown’s newest minority-owned business, will be hosting several events throughout the month designed to empower and inspire the AfricanAmerican community.

Owner Jemi Moore kicked off the monthlong celebration last weekend when she invited author Joyful Soul for a book signing event for her latest novel “Giving Birth to HIV.�

The bestseller, which is available on

Amazon and Goodreads, tells the story of an African-American couple and their struggle with HIV. During an interview with The Chronicle, Moore said she decided to host events throughout the month to show people of color they can achieve anything they put their minds to. The events Moore has planned will address a number of issues that plague communities across the country.

Moore said, “This is not just about a business. Doing things that connect us to the community is what we’re really about. I’m a God-fearing woman, so everything I do I do it with passion and with my love for

Christ.�

This Saturday, Feb. 10, financial guru Cordi Powell will host a free workshop to help attendees manage their finances. Powell, who is the founder of Favored Financial Planning, works to help individuals understand how to integrate the pieces that comprise their financial life and know they can achieve their goals and ultimately fulfill their purpose in life.

The workshop is scheduled to begin at noon. Off The Beaten Path Coffee and Beverage CafĂŠ is located at 102 West 3rd St. For more information or to register for the workshop, call (336) 869-3481.

City exempts old accessory dwellings from rezoning

The Winston-Salem City Council voted on Monday to allow existing accessory dwellings to continue using the Board of Adjustment for renewals instead of going through the City Council.

In September, the City Council revised accessory dwelling rules, requiring them to go through the City Council’s Special Use District rezoning process.

The application for Special Use zoning costs $1000 and requires a site plan that can cost thousands more.

While the council intended for this process to apply to new accessory dwellings, which are no longer subject to kinship requirements, an unintended consequence is that it would’ve applied to the 64 existing accessory dwellings whose permits require renewal. “When we started letting people know that they were going to have to go for a rezoning when their renewal period came up, we got a big outcry,� said

Planning Director Paul Norby.

The council fixed that issue by voting to let those who’ve already gotten Special Use Permits for

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their dwellings from the Board of Adjustment to continue to use that board for renewals. This is a far cheaper and simpler process. Renewals will last up to 10 years and can be perpetually granted.

This only applies to the city. Forsyth County commissioners decided not to change the process for accessory dwellings last year and allows all accessory dwellings in their jurisdiction to still get Special

Use permits from the Board of Adjustment.

Also during the meeting, the City Council approved a change to the Limited Campus Use zoning that says institutions can only put multifamily housing or offices in single family zoning districts that are either adjacent or across the street from their campus within a 500 feet of that campus. The old ordinance allowed for such structures to be on a thoroughfare within 500 feet of the campus. The change was proposed by Wake Forest University after Ardmore residents expressed concern over Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center being able to be build near them without a zoning hearing.

The revision was recommended by the CityCounty Planning Board and planning staff. Along with college campuses and Baptist Medical Center, the change also applies to Forsyth Medical Center and Crossnore School & Children’s Home.

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WSSU’s Rams mobile clinic expands services, hours

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Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) mobile clinic has expanded its services and hours thanks to a $170,294 grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

Starting in January, the Rams Know H.O.W. Mobile Clinic, a service of WSSU’s Center of Excellence for the Elimination of Health Disparities (CEEHD), began offering free expanded clinical services, including medical services; school and work physicals; some vaccinations; STD/STI screenings; pregnancy screenings; and behavioral health screening and counseling. In addition, services will now be offered four days per week at various locations in East Winston.

The expansion is made possible through a partnership between WSSU, United Health Centers and Southside Discount Pharmacy, said Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover, executive director of CEEHD. Aaron Jackson, mobile clinic coordinator, handles clinic scheduling and dayto-day operations.

“We have seen a tremendous growth in requests for the services from our mobile clinic,” Jackson said. “We are

delighted that we will be able to expand the services our faculty, staff and students provide to the communities in East Winston and help to strengthen our efforts in the fight against chronic illnesses and diseases that are impacting the communities surrounding WSSU.” Since it launched in 2011 with funding from Novant Health, the Rams Know H.O.W. mobile clinic, the only HBCU-based mobile clinic in the nation, has served nearly 10,000 uninsured or underinsured residents. Services are provided by faculty, staff and students.

CEEHD, part of WSSU’s School of Health Sciences, received nearly $600,000 in grant funding in 2017. In November, the center received a $375,000 grant to implement evidence-based interventions to prevent diabetes.

For information on services, please visit the School of Health Sciences website or call Aaron Jackson at (336) 750-3486.

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5 p.m.): Samaritan Ministries About Winston-Salem thought leaders who have social, cultural, intellectuThird Tuesday (3-6 State University the skills and knowledge al, and economic growth of p.m.): Rolling Hills Winston-Salem State needed to develop innova- North Carolina, the region University fosters the cre- tive solutions to complex and beyond. Guided by the Wednesdays Second Wednesday (4- ative thinking, analytical problems. Founded in motto, “Enter to Learn, and 1892, WSSU is a histori- Depart to Serve,” WSSU 7 p.m.): Cleveland Avenue problem-solving, depth of character needed cally Black constituent develops leaders who Homes of the advance social justice by Fourth Wednesday (4-7 to transform the world. institution of North serving the world with p.m.): United Health Rooted in liberal educa- University Centers (Liberty Street tion, WSSU’s curriculum Carolina with a rich tradi- compassion and commitprepares students to be tion of contributing to the ment. site)

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About The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust was established in 1947 and is now one of the largest private trusts in North Carolina.

Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of financially-disadvantaged residents in North Carolina. The Health Improvement in North Carolina program area supports communitywide health solutions across the state. The Local Impact in Forsyth County program area foster equitable and sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life in Forsyth County. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. serves as the sole trustee.

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Tax cut?

What you talking about?

In the sitcom “Diff'rent Strokes” (1978-1986), Arnold frequently asks Willis, “Wha’choo talkin’ ’bout, Willis?” It’s time to ask the Republicans and President Donald Trump that question.

What you talking about when you say Americans will be getting tax cuts and will see them in their paychecks right about now? The cuts don’t seem to amount to a hill of beans, from what we’re hearing.

How is spending going to increase if the tax cuts are like the one a secretary got, which left her with $1.50 a week extra to spend? How is the economy going to be helped with that kind of tax cut?

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan thinks that’s great news. The Washington Post reported Ryan has been enthusiastically promoting it as a middleclass tax windfall. He’s been coaching other Republican lawmakers to sell the $1.5 trillion tax cut to voters, and telling people on Twitter to check their paychecks for wage hikes.

And when one woman did, she said she got $1.50 a week extra.

The Associated Press reported that Julia Ketchum, a secretary at a public high school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, said she was pleasantly surprised her pay went up $1.50 a week. She didn’t think her pay would go up at all, let alone this soon.

That adds up to $78 a year, which she said will more than cover her Costco membership for the year.

Ryan had put that story on his Twitter account, but then took it down. What you talking about, Mr. Ryan?

The secretary has enough money to pay for something she would pay for anyway. She won’t be able to get a big ticket item or do a lot of purchasing items to help the economy. Multiply her by millions of Americans. Is that why you took your tweet down?

And in our Forum section we have economisteducator Dr. Mike Walden at North Carolina State University explaining that the great tax bill might have cut taxes one way but increased taxes by changing the inflation measure, the Consumer Price Index, or CPI. So, in our eyes, it appears it’s all a wash.

Who knows what else is hidden in this tax cut bill. We will find out over time what is in there and we probably won’t like it, unless we are wealthy like Phillip Drummond, Arnold and Willis’ benefactor in “Diff'rent Strokes.”

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Advocates demand end to shackling of people in labor To the Editor:

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety prohibits the use of shackling during delivery and yet in recent weeks at least two people from North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women were restrained throughout their laboring process at a local medical center. This was in spite of the concerns of medical staff and the fact that it was in violation of N.C. Department of Public Safety written policies and legal precedent.

Shackling people during and after childbirth is both inhumane and unsafe. Leading experts in maternal, fetal and child health care have made it clear that when someone is restrained it interferes with the ability of physicians to safely practice medicine and is demeaning and unnecessary. That is why more than

20 states have passed laws that prohibit the shackling of people in childbirth and hospitals and prisons throughout the country have made it clear that this practice should be halted.

Among the states that have restricted shackling, none have documented instances of people in labor escaping or causing harm to themselves, the public, security guards, or medical staff.

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the nation's leading experts in maternal, fetal and child health care, have clearly stated their opposition to the practice of shackling.

Medical experts agree that restraints can interfere with the birthing process where it is important for people to be able to ambulate during labor to help labor to progress, to alleviate pain and to be able to be moved quickly in the case of an emergency C-section. In particular, complications from hemorrhages or preeclampsia often necessitate an emergency C-section.

With people of color overrepre-

sented in the prison system, this issue falls hardest on people who already struggle with health disparities and higher rates of pregnancy complications and maternal mortality.

We are demanding that the policy be updated to be brought in line with the best practices and recommendations of health professionals and that training be provided to ensure that it is implemented consistently. This practice serves no public benefit. It does, however, risk harmful impacts on individuals and their children. It is not only bad health policy, it is a violation of individual's human rights.

Coalition to end shackling in North Carolina: ACLU-NC, Charlotte Uprising!, Forward Justice, NARAL ProChoice North Carolina, MomsRising, NC All of us of None, NC Black Women's Roundtable, NC Child, NC Statewide Police Accountability Network, SisterSong: National Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, SpiritHouse: Participatory Defense Durham

Black History: A conversation with Ja’Net Adams Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist

Widely known historian Carter G. Woodson created “Negro History Week,” which was the precursor to Black History Month, and celebrated annually during the second week of February.

Woodson eventually convinced the Department of Education in North Carolina to participate along with a handful of other states agreeing to teach the history of African-Americans during the week of celebration.

Black History Month, as we know it today, was introduced in 1970 by black educators and a student association at Kent State University.

Throughout February, I’ll highlight local and regional AfricanAmericans, all who have significant achievements in their fields. I hope you enjoy these conversations, gain knowledge, and leverage their experiences to generate opportunities.

Growing up, Ja’Net Adams never knew she would be a recognized author, national speaker, and regular guest on WFMY. With two hard-working parents, she grew up middle class, but she always desired to do and

become more. Adams’ mom worked at Wachovia, so she would intern in the mailroom, a grueling task designed to teach real hard work. “You can work a lot for a little money or work a little for a lot of money,” a constant reminder from “mom.”

Adams is no stranger to sweating – she was one of the only female tennis players at Reynolds High School to win a state championship. She went on to attend South Carolina State University (SCSU) with a full athletic scholarship and a concentration on business.

It was during her time at SCSU where she would encounter a pharmaceutical sales recruiter hosting an information session.

Adams observed the recruiter handing out $50 to any student able to answer questions about the Orangeburg Massacre – a tragic shooting of protesters by South Carolina Highway Patrol officers on the SCSU campus on the evening of Feb. 8, 1968.

The recruiter’s largess immediately prompted Adams to pursue a career with Pfizer.

Adams moved on to work over eight years in the pharmaceutical industry, advising doctors on innovative prescription drugs, while generating $10 million in sales for the company annually.

However, it was the Great Recession in 2008 that would fundamentally alter the course of her life forever. Adams was fired.

Accustomed to making large sums of money during her successful career, Adams found herself $50,000 in debt, with no source of income. It was during this period in her life that she made a decision to become financially free and help others to discover how to do the same.

Eventually Adams regained employment in 2009 – but this time she remained focused on her goals. Working hard to pay off debt and build her own business was a struggle for the married mom of two – family needs can be demanding.

Nevertheless, in 2010, Adams checked off one of her biggest goals when she paid the last payment on a car loan, fully retiring all $50,000 of debt.

In 2012, Adams had saved enough money to quit her daily grind of pushing drugs to various doctors, and pursue full time her goal to help others achieve financial peace.

She believed the most effective way to share her experience was to focus on speaking at college campuses, so she targeted school administrators and student groups to secure engagements.

Adams has spoken to over 15,000 students in the past six years. Not to mention she released her first book titled “Debt Sucks University” in 2013 and provided students with a comprehensive guide on how she paid off $50,000 in debt. An important topic for most college stu-

dents – an average graduate may have $37,000 in student loan debt.

In 2014, Adams released an updated version of the book for adults, and just a day before our conversation she had released her third book – “Money Attractor” – all of her amazing work is available online at her website or through Amazon.

The climax of all her dedicated work happened in 2016 when Adams was invited to the White House to speak at the HBCU Summit. Adams subsequently took focus on public policy and has been a frequent visitor to Capitol Hill. Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Forbes, and CNBC have all featured Adams’ incredible story.

You can watch Adams every other Wednesday on WFMY at 6:15 a.m. or download her weekly podcast to receive helpful money tips – learn how to save, pay off debt, or where to catch the deals happening around town.

“People always supported me and helped to shape my life, so I want to invest in others,” stated Adams.

Algenon Cash is a nationally recognized speaker and the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm.

Reach him at acash@algenoncash.com.

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One month of Black History is not enough for us James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist

Black History Month is here. It is a time when we celebrate the many accomplishments and contributions of African-American people.

Parades happen, special church services occur and special awards are presented. It is a time for both reflection and joy. I am a baby boomer, thus my reflections go back a long way.

I can remember when we only had one week to honor the contributions of black people. Carter G. Woodson is in the minds of many, especially of my generation, the chief architect of black history commemorations. They were traditionally held during the second week of February. The second week

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of February was chosen because Abraham Lincoln’s birthday was on Feb. 12 and Frederick Douglass’ birthday was on Feb. 14.

My earliest memories of Black History Week started while I was in elementary school. I also had indelible memories at my church and at my home.

The black churches in my hometown of WinstonSalem, N.C., had special programs in honor of Black History Week. Men like Carl H. Russell, who was a city alderman and owner of Russell’s Funeral Home, were honored.

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Sitting and listening at church about the contributions of black people gave us a great deal of pride. It made us realize that black people did have a history, a proud and rich history.

Upon thinking about it now, black history was celebrated every day at my house. My mom and dad were constantly telling me about the men and women that came before me. I can remember my dad telling me about Michael Manley, who was a Jamaican Prime Minister. You see, my dad was Jamaican and my mom American. My mom was a history maker herself

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as she was in the first class of nursing graduates from Kate Biting Reynolds Hospital. This hospital served the black people in Winston-Salem.

Black people kindly referred to it as “Katie B.” So, since that time until now, we honor our timeless history with one month. In many circles, Black History Month has turned into a celebration of the Civil Rights Movement.

We hear about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Ambassador Andrew Young, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Ralph David Abernathy. I have

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had the privilege over my lifetime to meet Dr. King, Ambassador Young and Rev. Jackson.

Black History should be imbedded in America’s history. We should not have to dig for it or search for it. We should not have to wonder about its existence. It should be easily accessible and available.

Textbooks, reference materials and media should all be a melting pot for our history.

Just as we know about Denzel Washington and Halle Berry, we should also know about husband and wife actors, Ossie

Davis and Ruby Dee. Just as we know about Michelle Obama, we should know about Barbara Jordan, the first woman and first African-American to be elected to Congress from the state of Texas.

Black History needs to be shared every day and not relegated to one month.

Black people are achieving great things. Celebrate them and let people know.

This column is dedicated to Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., civil rights icon who always tells us to “Keep Hope Alive.”

James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

Black women will show the way forward in

There is a reckoning afoot in this country. On one side, Trump has Guest Columnist emboldened and embodied a virulent and reckless hate that targets women, Black people, and immigrants (among many others). Each day brings a new outrage. On the other side, #MeToo has followed #BlackLivesMatter as a hashtag-turnedmovement, led by courageous truth-tellers who are sick and tired of a violent and largely ignored status quo. The conversation about race and gender in this country has broken open, and now we must all contend with the truth of who we are as a nation.

While this may feel like scary and unfamiliar territory to some, in reality, the U.S. is just catching up to an understanding and analysis that Black women in this country have had for a long time. Black women have never had the luxury of ignorance – not to police violence, not to the rampant sexual harassment and assault that women experience at home, school, and work. In 2018, we should look to the work of Black women to see the path forward for a troubled and divided nation. In a way, Black women scholars and organizers have left breadcrumbs for us to fol-

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low to liberation, if we’ll only pay attention.

In 1989, legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term “intersectionality” in her paper for the University of Chicago Legal Forum to explain how Black women’s oppression on the basis of gender combined with oppression on the basis of race to create something altogether new, an experience of discrimination did not match what either white women or Black men experience. This concept would lay the groundwork for social justice organizing that now spans the globe, and provided a vocabulary for something Black women experience on a daily basis.

While intersectionality risks dilution as an increasingly popular buzzword, the analysis it provides is a crucial tool to cut through the noise and understand the Trump administration’s policies and their impact on different communities.

Take for instance the recent Jane Doe case, and similar cases, of the Trump administration blocking young immigrant women from getting reproductive health care. The mistreatment of the “Janes” (as they’ve come to be called) at the hands of the Trump administration targets them both as women and as immigrants, and the two identities cannot be pulled apart.

“Intersectionality” provides an analysis that explains why their treatment is so much more extreme, and its impact so severe.

Just five years after Crenshaw’s

groundbreaking work, the reproductive justice movement was founded by Black women who, like Crenshaw, saw that their perspectives and experiences were being, once again, left out of the equation.

Reproductive justice brought intersectionality and a global human rights framework together with a nuanced understanding of U.S. policies of reproductive coercion.

The founding mothers of reproductive justice rejected White feminism’s focus on the birth control and the legality of abortion as too narrow, and described a vision for a world, where we can all prevent pregnancy if we want to, end a pregnancy if we need to, and have and raise children in healthy environments and without fear of violence.

Reproductive justice broadened the lens of abortion rights to include lowincome women and women of color “and” broadened the entire conversation to recognize the ways in which U.S. policies denied motherhood to some women even while forcing it on others against their will.

This framework is crucial to connect the dots among Trump’s reproductive policies. Trump wants to make birth control unaffordable, push abortion out of reach, and punish women for having children. What seems inconsistent on the surface is, in fact, all part of one agenda to coerce and control a woman’s decisions about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.

When Trump was first elected, Black women were the least surprised. We saw Trump coming from a mile away and we already knew how deep this country’s anti-woman and anti-Black sentiment ran.

Now, more than a year later, the work of Black women will help us understand and combat Trump’s agenda, with Black women leading the fight.

Let 2018 be the year of the Black woman.

Let 2018 be the year Black women’s brilliance, leadership, and analysis are heeded at last. Let 2018 mark the beginning of a new era of listening to, respecting, and trusting Black women. Just stop for a moment and imagine what might happen, if we actually made those words a reality.

The day after the Alabama Senate race, the hashtag #TrustBlackWomen was all over social media. And yes, we should trust Black women voters, because they’ve kept us from the brink many times. But Black women’s wisdom and contributions have so much more to teach us all – and we’re going to need to understand that if we hope to keep Trump from dragging us backward.

Monica Simpson is the executive director of SisterSong: The National Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, based in Atlanta, Ga.

Will the new tax law's inflation measure cost you?

Mike Walden

Guest Columnist

The new federal income tax law is chock full of changes, alterations and adjustments that are keeping taxpayers, accountants and economists spending hours trying to understand it. It appears almost nothing has remained the same.

A good example is the inflation measure used to make annual adjustments to tax brackets, standard deductions and some other tax elements. “Whoa”, you say, “back up, start over and speak English, not in bureaucratic lingo!”

You’re right, so let me go to the beginning.

Decades ago, a big issue in the tax code was something dubbed “taxflation.” Taxflation arose from the fact that the income a person pays tax on – called “taxable income” – is broken into several ranges – called “tax brackets” – with each range taxed at a different tax rate. Tax brackets with higher incomes are taxed at higher rates.

Taxflation was a term coined to indicate how inflation could push a taxpayer into higher tax brackets, therefore causing them to pay more in taxes, even though the taxpayer was not effectively earning more in purchasing power.

For example, say the inflation rate is 10 percent, meaning, – on average – prices rise by 10 percent.

Also assume the taxable income of Jane and Joe Smith increases by 10 per-

cent. Jane and Joe Smith aren’t better off. Their income is 10 percent higher, but so are the prices of what they buy.

However, prior to the early 1980s, the income tax system only recognized Jane and Joe Smith’s higher taxable income. The tax system didn’t factor in the fact that, once accounting for inflation, Jane and Joe Smith’s purchasing power hadn’t changed. Public dissatisfaction with this situation reached a boiling point in the late 1970s and early 1980s when the annual inflation rate was over 10 percent for three consecutive years.

Relief came in 1985 when tax brackets were first adjusted for inflation.

Taxflation was ended!

That’s the background.

Today’s issue is not over keeping the annual adjustment of tax brackets for

inflation – that is staying.

Rather the issue now is about the measure of inflation to use in adjusting the tax brackets.

Since the adjustment to tax brackets was begun over 30 years ago, a measure of inflation based on what consumers buy has been used. It’s called the Consumer Price Index, or CPI. This measure is drawn from monthly surveys of 85,000 items in 22,000 stores. Changes in prices of each item are weighted by the relative importance of that item in the typical consumer’s budget. So, for example, changes in the price of a gallon of gas receive a larger weight than changes in the price of a can of peas.

In the CPI calculation the government also tries to adjust for quality changes in products. For

example, when power brakes were added as standard equipment to most vehicles, this increased average vehicle prices.

Since this was an additional cost for an improved product, the government did not include the cost of the power brakes in the inflation rate for the year the brakes were introduced.

Some economists have long argued the CPI still overstates inflation. How? By not adjusting for the fact consumers will respond to a price increase in one product by shifting some purchases to substitute products with smaller price increases.

The government has developed a version of the CPI – called the “chained CPI”, or C-CPI for short – that incorporates the expected changes in purchasing habits when prices

change at different rates.

Importantly, the new tax law mandates the C-CPI as the inflation rate to be used for adjusting tax brackets.

It’s estimated the C-CPI averages about one-quarter percent less than the regular CPI. This means tax brackets won’t be adjusted quite as much, which also means people will pay slightly more federal income taxes in future years using the C-CPI than the CPI. The change in the inflation measure was made in the name of accuracy. But when accuracy costs each of us a little more in taxes, is that a good thing? You decide!

Mike Walden is at North Carolina State University and teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy.

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the entity that approves the use of #MLK’s words or imagery for use in merchandise, entertainment (movies, music, artwork, etc) or advertisement, i n c l u d i n g tonight’s @Dodge #Super Bowl commercial,” The King Center tweet stated not long after the ad was broadcast.

April 4, 2018, will be the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee, at the hands of James Earl Ray. “The worst commercials are those that use icons like Martin Luther King Jr. to sell things like a Dodge Ram truck,” tweeted Boston Globe Deputy

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Piggott was honored along side three other Triad winners.

Phyllis Ann Bridges was the High Point winner, Nora Jones was the Greensboro winner and Precious Quire-McCloud was the Winston-Salem winner.

During his acceptance speech, Piggott touched on his focus of helping children and the elderly throughout his time with the Recreation and Parks Department. He said he was humbled by the award.

“It feels good and it is a mission for people to do certain things,” Piggott said. “You don't do things for awards, you do things to help people, and I am honored.

“I think that it is everyone's mission, to try and find a way to make matters

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However, because district and superior court cases do involve voting districts, and the legislature is currently considering a new judicial redistricting map (expected to be debated and voted on this week, according to reports) Judge Eagles decided to allow the elimination of primaries in those races, until she can decide whether the law was completely unconstitutional.

“The defendants have offered a legitimate governmental interest in this change as to elections of superior and district court judges, as the legislature plans to redistrict these seats this year and primaries using current district

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Bureau Chief Matt Viser. He wasn’t the only one who noticed.

“So, Ram Truck appropriated Martin Luther King Jr. and used an all white cast + 1 token black to sell trucks to Trump supporters as if we’re back in the 1950s. #SuperBowl,” stated Lucy Amato on Twitter.

“Using a “Martin Luther King” speech and completely taking it OUT OF CONTEXT for a truck commercial is a disgrace,” another Twitter user reacted in a typical statement.

become an annual time to analyze and study the many marketing strategy, as well as the “hits and misses” of the ads seen during the game.

It’s likely that the ad featuring King’s voice and words will likely be the source of analysis over the coming days. The ad might also reignite discussion on some of the decisions being made by Dexter King and Martin Luther King III regarding the use of their father’s image and words.

The Chronicle wants to know what you think about Dodge using Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s voice and words to sell trucks. Send us a tweet at @WS_Chronicle or comment on our Facebook page @WSChronicle.

better for the calling you have from God,” he continued. “Everyone has a calling and I feel that when you do things from the heart, it's not about the money; it's about changing lives, and that makes me feel good.”

For Piggott, he thinks receiving this award just confirms his need to work harder to help others. Even though he is retired he says this will give him more time to focus on helping even more people.

As a young man, Piggott says, he thought he was going to be a longtime teacher in the school system. Once the opportunity at the Recreation and Parks Department opened up to him, he took full advantage.

“When I first started I never thought I would end up here, but to be honest, this is very nice and humbling,” he said.

Joining Piggott at the ceremony was Recreation and Parks Department District Supervisor Gary Lash. He says this was an award well deserved for Piggott.

“This honor for Ben Piggott is a culmination of everything he has always done,” he said. “This is a lifetime achievement award and he has spent a lifetime going out and helping people in anyway he can.

“He has been such a positive influence on the community and it is good to see him recognized by others outside of those who are close to him,” he continued.

Another guest of Piggott's was Gregory Hunter. He added, “Mr. Piggott is a walking legend and we are all here to celebrate him. I could not think of anyone more deserving of this honor.”

Super Bowl advertisements have become an annual obsession as the expensive and targeted marketing to a huge audience has become a place where products are debuted for the first time. Super Bowl ads have also

lines may be unnecessary and will cause confusion if and when the redistricting is complete,” Judge Eagles wrote in her opinion. “The defendants have made no showing of any governmental interest supporting the abolishment of a mechanism to narrow the field in partisan appellate judicial races, as those judges are elected statewide and are not subject to redistricting.”

Meanwhile, in the legislative redistricting case where a federal three-judge panel ruled that the maps drawn by a court-appointed special master should be used to correct the racially gerrymandered voting districts drawn by GOP lawmakers, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily blocked a special

master’s maps for Wake and Mecklenburg counties, while allowing maps for six other redrawn counties to stand. Republican legislative leaders had petitioned for an emergency stay, as well as a notice of appeal.

It is not known why the Wake and Mecklenburg county maps were blocked.

In all, there are five redistricting cases pending in the both federal and state courts in North Carolina, and most observers expect that because these cases deal with how voting districts are drawn, while the filing for office may not be delayed, the May primaries may be for at least a month.

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“What we’re trying to do is encourage our young men anyway we can to stay in Crosby because there are a lot of benefits and we want African-American men to take advantage of these opportunities,” he said. “This is what I’ve been doing for 32 years, so when this position became available, I jumped at the opportunity. I wanted to continue to do what I can to make African-American males successful.”

Since 1992 the Forsyth County branch of Crosby Scholars has graduated over 7,000 students and awarded more than $4.5 million in grant scholarships. This year more than 1,100 students are enrolled in the program.

To jumpstart the series on Monday, Feb. 5, Watts introduced himself and his journey to becoming a lifelong educator. Next, students and parents were split into separate groups. While

the young men sat down with local educators, entrepreneurs, and other business professionals to discuss their futures, parents received advice from Watts and others on how to prepare their students for high school and college.

“Our goal with the series is bring young men together and connect them with business professions right here in our community that look just like them,” Watts continued. “We want our young men to be able to see successful black men and say I can move forward and be successful just like them.”

While chatting with a group of young men during the event, Maurice Jackson, assistant principal at Reagan High School, encouraged listening ears to make a plan and stick to it. Jackson, who earned a football scholarship to play at Winston-Salem State University, said although he failed to reach his initial goal of playing in the NFL, because a college degree was in his plans, he was

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able to land a job as a coach after college, which eventually led to him going back to school to become a teacher, and then an assistant principal.

“Whatever it is that you want to do, you have to have a plan,” Jackson said.

To wrap up the series students, parents, and volunteers sat down to enjoy a catered dinner, free of charge. While attendees ate and mingled Mona Lovett, Crosby Scholars president and CEO thanked everyone for their participation.

According to Lovett, part two of the series will be held later this year.

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Shakeup in East could be interesting

For the first half of the season it appeared that the standings of the top half of the Eastern Conference were pretty much set in stone. That no longer seems to be the case with what has transpired over the last two weeks.

Injuries to stars on playoff bound teams and the arrival of a big gun from the Western Conference could make for an interesting second half of the NBA season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have suffered the most devastating loss of any team. Starting power forward Kevin Love suffered a fractured finger on his left hand during last Tuesday's game (Jan. 30).

Team doctors have stated that the recovery for the injury could take up to two months.

This injury could not have come at a worst time for the Cavs either. They are coming off of a bad month of January where they were 5-8 overall.

They are also still trying to integrate Isaiah Thomas into the offense, which has not been as fluid as they would have liked.

Love was averaging 18 points and nine rebounds on the year as the second option to LeBron James.

With the Cavs only 5-6 in the games Thomas has played, Love's injury is even more impactful.

The Cavs are narrowly holding onto the Number Three seed in the East but this injury to Love could mean they may get jumped by the teams nipping at their heels. I fully expect the Cavs to make a move before the trade deadline to address Love's absence.

Another team dealing with injury concerns is the Washington Wizards. Star guard John Wall recently had surgery to his knee and will be sidelined 6-8 weeks. The Wizards are a game and half back of the Cavs in the East. With Wall sidelined that could hurt their chances of grabbing a top 4 seed and home court advantage in the first round.

Washington will dearly miss Wall's 19 pts. and 9assists per game. Bradley Beal seems to be thriving without Wall and we all know they are not the best of friends but will that translate into wins is the question.

When it comes to the playoffs, the Detroit Pistons are on the outside looking in right now.

Sitting in the nine hole they felt they needed to make a splash trade for an All-Star caliber player to get them over the hump and that's just what they did.

The Pistons have acquired Blake Griffin in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. Avery Bradley, Tobias Harris and a couple draft picks were sent to the Clippers for compensation.

Griffin will now be paired with Detroit big man Andre Drummond.

While the Pistons are not contenders this year the acquisition of Griffin could pay dividends in the long run. Guards love to play alongside a player with See Ramsey on B2

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Tanya Purdie has been an officer with the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) for nearly nine years. Officer Purdie not only has a heart to serve her community but she also enjoys giving back to children by coaching the Sedge Garden Panthers in the Elite League at W.R. Anderson Community Center.

The Fayetteville native is a graduate of Winston-

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tially went to school to become a lawyer but after having a child in her sophomore year, her priorities changed.

As graduation from WSSU approached, she thought of a way to make a living while also staying close to her original idea of becoming a lawyer. She says the thought of becoming a police officer just stood out.

While attending WSSU she volunteered regularly at

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W.R. Anderson Sr. Center Supervisor Bryant McCorkle has brought the Elite League to the community for the past 17 years.

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Rivalries were renewed once again last week as the Lady Phoenix of Winston-Salem Prep took on Carver on the hardwood. After falling behind in the first quarter, the Phoenix buckled down on defense to pull out a hard fought 31-22 victory.

At first glance, the Yellowjackets seemed to take full control of the game from the tip off.

With a 10-2 lead after the first quarter that appeared to be the case. Prep’s many turnovers in the quarter also contributed to the Carver lead.

Unfortunately for the Yellowjackets, foul trouble to some of their main contributors seemingly haulted their momentum. Prep stayed afloat in the game by knocking down key shots from the charity stripe until their offense got on track.

“They were able to get two of our seniors in foul trouble, so I had to sit them down and they [Prep] was able to get a run,” said Carver head coach Antonio Noland. “In total, we had three players foul out and they took advantage of that.”

Once Prep was able to gain a little traction by seeing the ball go through the hoop, they continued to press forward.

The Phoenix made the conscience effort to attack the basket, which gave them great looks at the rim.

Tre'Zha Muhammad, No. 1 in gold, used her ability to drive to the basket as a way for the Phoenix to pull away from Carver in the second half of last week’s game.

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas — With the help of Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Hall of Famer Norm Duke, Houston Rockets All-Star

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Norm Duke, left, and Chris Paul show off their trophies after winning their doubles title in the State Farm CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational.

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W.R. Anderson because of freshman requirements.

She enjoyed her time at the center so much she has been there ever since.

“I volunteered at the rec during my freshman year and I just never left,” she said. “I have been there since I have been 18 and I enjoy every minute of it.”

This is the first year Purdie has coached in the Elite League at the rec center.

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McCorkle reached out to her and she was glad to participate.

Even with a young family, a full-time job and going to school, she still finds the time to coach. She is one of only three female head coaches at the center.

“Coaching is still in the realm of volunteering, you know,” said Purdie. “No one is getting paid for it and I always thought I could coach, so now I am just gonna try my hand at it.”

Purdie says she has always enjoyed sports since she was a child. She

played basketball throughout high school but gave up her dream once she graduated. As an adult she has also led young ladies with skill development training, so coaching was always on the radar.

She says her 11 and under team is going through some tough times right now. With this being a new team along with the deep competition at the rec center, it will take some time to bring everyone together.

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year,” she continued. “This is basically a brand new team that I am coaching and some kids on my team have never played basketball before.”

For Purdie she says she would love to win every time they step out onto the court. She realizes the most important thing is to make sure her kids are learning every time they practice or play a game.

“I did not realize how emotionally invested you become doing something like coaching,” Purdie said.

“At first my goal was to go out there and win every

game but that wasn't a realistic goal because of the hurdles we had to go over.”

Purdie says the parents of her players have been very helpful in her first season as coach. Since many of them have been around the league for years they have been instrumental with helping her along the way.

Over the years in the WSPD Purdie has worked in many areas of the department. Her time as an SRO (Student Resource Officer) at the high school level has

helped her with relating to her kids on the team.

“I can't be how I am on the streets with how I deal with the children here at the center,” she said. “I consider myself to be pretty young and I have children around the same age so it is a little bit easier for them to relate to me.”

Purdie says the season has not totally gone the way she initially expected, but she has noticed the kids have gotten better. She says her plans are to continue to coach at the center for years to come.

Once Lashaw Wilborn, pictured, went to the bench with foul trouble, Carver lost their momentum against W-S Prep.

Jenea Watson, No. 4 in gold, looks for a scoring opportunity against the Carver defender.

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Carver then began to turn the ball over themselves, allowing the Phoenix to take their first lead of the game at 15-13 early on the second half.

“I told them they had to pick it up and play better by playing better defense,” said Phoenix head coach Calvin Davis. “We had to step the defensive intensity up and we made stops when we needed them.”

It was still a tight game at 20-18 with 5:18 left in the fourth quarter. Phoenix guard Tre'Zha Muhammad then went to work as she led the run that essentially put the game away for Prep. Muhammad says they knew they

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Sunday, Feb. 4, on ESPN from Bowlero The Woodlands in the suburban Houston.

In the featured event of the ninth annual invitational event involving PBA stars and celebrity bowlers benefitting Paul’s CP3 Family Foundation, Paul teamed with Duke for an error-free, 10 strike performance in the alternateframe doubles format championship match to beat eight-time PBA Tour titlist Bill O’Neill and Boston Red Sox All-Star outfielder Mookie Betts, 259-226, in the title match.

Paul and Duke combined for the first six strikes in the match which ultimately proved too much for the O’Neill/Betts team to overcome. In the ninth frame, Paul sewed up the win by picking up the challenging 4-5 split in front of an enthusiastic sold out crowd at Bowlero The Woodlands.

“I’ve been blessed to have some great partners over the years and Norm certainly showed why he’s a Hall of Famer,” said Paul, who won last year’s event

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with PBA Hall of Famer Chris Barnes. “It was up to me to stay there with him and keep the momentum going. Bowling’s like every other sport where, when you get that momentum early, you want to keep it. If you do, good things are going to happen.”

Paul also won doubles titles back-to-back in 2010 and 2011 with four-time PBA Player of the Year Jason Belmonte. For Duke, it was his first CP3 Celebrity Invitational win.

“Going into the finals I felt like we were the underdogs,” said Duke. “Mookie is a talented player and Bill is one of the best in the land right now so we knew we were going to have our work cut out for us.

“We got through the semifinal match in good shape but right before practice for the title match Chris was kind of lost and asked me ‘What should I do?’ Chris is a guy who likes to play the inside part of the lane and hook the ball, but I suggested he try playing outside where I was playing and, sure enough, he made it work.

Griffin's talents to go above the rim while also showing his improved range this season.

The Milwaukee Bucks have had an up and down year so far. Many people, including myself, thought they would be one of the top contenders in the East. Currently they occupy the sixth seed in the east. That may soon change with the return of Jabari Parker.

Parker, the former Number 2 overall pick in 2014, has

had to play better following a sluggish first quarter.

“Basically we had to play better defense and stop making turnovers and put our all into it,” said Muhammad. “I wanted to attack the basket because my shot was off so I just thought I could drive and get fouled and then make my free throws.”

“Our coach told us to keep playing and stay with your man and if we do we can win the game,” she continued.

“We just wanted to keep our heads up and fight and it worked out for us.”

Davis says he continued to preach defense during halftime to his team. He felt they really focused in to what he said by implementing that on the court.

“I told them they have to get stops on the defensive

end to win ball games,” Davis said. “We also wanted to get to the basket and make free throws.”

Noland says there are positives and negatives that a coach takes from each game. He felt his team fought hard but in the end they made too many mistakes.

“We played good defense by holding them to only two points in the first quarter,” Noland said. “We can build on our defense and the only reason we got back into the game was defense.”

After going winless last season, the Phoenix now have three wins on the season. Davis says his team is learning how to play together and a win like this is great for the program. He has a young group of girls and looks forward to seeing them grow.

Norm Duke, left, celebrates with Chris Paul, who is from Winston-Salem.

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We just started striking and to the final match.

In the third event of the Sunday’s telecast also we were on our way.

“I don’t want to under- featured a one-game Baker telecast all of the participatstate how big that 4-5 split format team match with ing celebrities, including Oscar conversion was,” Duke two-time PBA Tour winner actor/comedian added. “At that point the DJ Archer of Houston, Nunez and Rockets guard match still could have gone Paul, Harden, fellow Texan Bobby Brown, took part in either way if he had missed Dino Castillo and Rockets the Go Bowling! Celebrity it, but that was a great forward Trevor Ariza mak- Super Clash sudden-death ing up the Houston Strong shoot out where the low shot.”

In the five-frame semi- team against 12-time Tour score in each frame was final matches, the winner Sean Rash, Betts, eliminated. It came down Duke/Paul team beat 2016 Owens and 2017 Teen to a dual against Owens PBA Player of the Year EJ Masters representatives and Ariza in the eighth Tackett and Paul’s Rockets Hannah Diem of Seminole, frame with Owens striking teammate, James Harden, Fla., and Logan Harvey of to win against Ariza’s eight 109-90, and the Titusville, Fla., making up count.

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been sidelined all season recovering from a torn ACL he sustained last season. In his debut last week he scored 12 points in 15 minutes of play. As he rounds back into basketball shape he could be the missing link for a Bucks team that has under performed honestly.

Last but not least we have the Boston Celtics who have agreed on a contract with center Greg Monroe. After agreeing on a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns, Monroe had several suitors but elected to choose Boston.

Monroe will provide much needed low post scoring and rebounding for the best team in the east. With the

opment of strong communities.

PBA’s February schedule of live ESPN telecasts continues with three consecutive live Go Bowling!

PBA Tour finals on Sundays at 1 p.m. ET, beginning with the PBA Tournament of Champions on Feb. 11; the Go Bowling!

PBA 60th Anniversary Classic, Feb. 18, and the Barbasol PBA Players Championship, Feb. 25.

About The Chris Paul Family Foundation The Chris Paul Family Foundation strives to positively impact individuals and families by leveling the playing field in education, sports and life. The foundation provides resources that enrich and strengthen the healthy development of strong communities.

Recognized as a leader in the area of philanthropy, The Chris Paul Family Foundation will continue to use its platform to impact communities nationally and globally. For more information about the Chris Paul Family Foundation, v i s i t https://chrispaul3.com/fou ndation/.

Toronto Raptors nipping at their heels, the Celtics needed Monroe if they are to hold onto home court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.

I'm sure there will be more moves made in the days leading up to the trade deadline as general managers around the league try to improve their chances for either the remainder of the season or free agency this summer.

It will be interesting to see how these moves along with the moves to come in the future affect how the Eastern Conference plays out.

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When N.C. native Kevin Wilson Jr. first saw the infamous photo of Emmett Till lying inside a casket at Roberts Temple Church in 1955, his life was changed forever. It was at that moment; at the young age of 5, Wilson fully understood the horror of growing up black in America.

“I remember when my mother first showed me the photo and told me the story of Emmett Till and it was that moment that it just stuck with me,” Wilson said. “He was just a kid not far removed from where we are today.”

Wilson, who grew up in Durham, said although he grew up in a household where they openly discussed historic moments in African-American history, such as the Civil Rights Movement and pioneers like W.E.B. Dubois and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it was something about Emmett’s story that resonated with him.

The image of the 14year-old boy, who was tortured and killed by two white men because he was accused of whistling at a white woman, stuck with Wilson from the age of 5, through childhood, his

A trailer for the film “My Nephew Emmett” shows L B Williams as Mose Wright, the 64-year-old preacher and uncle (or great uncle in reality) of Emmett Till. days at Hillside High school, four years of college at N.C. A&T and graduate school, and it earned him a seat at the 90th Academy Awards.

With help from his professors at New York University (NYU) Graduate Film School, last year Wilson’s latest short film “My Nephew Emmett” joined the Oscars race when he was selected for the Academy’s Live Action Short Film category.

Wilson’s haunting film, which shares the horrific

murder of Till from point of view from his uncle, 64year-old Mose Wright, who was faced with the decision of choosing between losing his nephew, who was visiting from Chicago, or his entire family.

During an interview with The Chronicle last week, Wilson said he decided to use Wright’s point of view because it was one that had not been told in the past.

“His [Wright’s] experience went unexplored in conversations surrounding the story. Mose Wright was

spinning records, and a special celebrity guest appearance, sponsor activations from companies like Toyota, Coke, Food Lion, Nationwide, the U.S. Army, Lowe's Home Improvement, T-Mobile, the U.S. Marine Corp, the U.S. Coast Guard and many more.

Slated for Saturday's Fan Fest will be performances by rappers Dave East, DJ Luke Nasty, and R&B group Volume 4; a sneaker showcase; as well as hip-hop dance troupe Fuzion Force, and Charlotte Ultimate Cheer.

On both days, there will be giveaways, games and activities at various sponsor booths and over 40 vendors for fans to check out.

Super Saturday attendees can look forward to performances by rappers Ayo & Teo, as well as the Phi Beta Sigma Step Team from Livingstone College and UFIT HS Cheer Champion; watch the CIAA Cheerleading Exhibition; and see who

will be crowned queen during the 2018 Food Lion Miss CIAA competition.

"Outside of the competitive action on the basketball court, CIAA Toyota Fan Fest and Super Saturday are two of the most exciting events during tournament week," said Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams. "Our alumni, fans and community members can enjoy great entertainment, win giveaways, play interactive games, meet celebrities and more– all for free, and all in one place–the Charlotte Convention Center."

To be among the first to hear tournament announcements including more celebrity appearances and tickets for ancillary events, download the CIAA Basketball Tournament mobile app via iTunes and Google Play or visit CIAATournament.org.

Information about purchasing general tickets, courtside tickets and suites can be found at CIAAtournament.org/tickets.

CIAA Toyota Fan Fest and Super Saturday set

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CHARLOTTE — Two of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Basketball Tournament's staple events – Fan Fest and Super Saturday – will return for its alumni, fans and community members to enjoy for free.

Each event will entail celebrity performances, meet and greets, as well as giveaways, interactive games and activities for all ages.

CIAA Toyota Fan Fest will be held on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 from noon to 8 p.m. CIAA Super Saturday will be held on Mar. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Both events will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Friday's Fan Fest will feature a performance by R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe, the Divas of Olive Branch Majorette Team; CIAA Big Day party with DJ Kool and three DJs

the one who was awakened by the bangs at the door and placed with the difficult decision to choose between his nephew and his family,” Wilson continued. “I wanted to explore the helplessness he had to be feeling during that time and the strength he had to move forward.”

Since debuting last year, Wilson’s 20-minute film has won numerous awards, including the Gold Medal at the 44th Student Academy Awards in the Narrative Domestic Category, and the Director's Guild of America Student Film Award.

The film also caught the attention of one of the biggest names in the film industry, who is also one of Wilson’s professors at NYU, Spike Lee. Lee’s

production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, has produced over 35 films, including classics like “Malcolm X,” “School Daze,” and “Do the Right Thing.”

Wilson said working with Lee was like a dream come true. Along with working with Wilson on production, Lee also used his own money to help finance the film.

“Spike Lee is a hero for me as a filmmaker. He inspired me to start making films, so it’s a great feeling to get his OK,” he continued. “He’s a very honest person; if it’s not up to par, he’s going to tell you.”

With the Oscars less than a month away, Wilson seemed confident with his chances of bringing home the trophy but, with the notoriety the film is already

getting, he said it feels as if he has already won.

“It has been very exciting because I didn’t think I would be nominated for an Academy Award, but most importantly I’m excited about the opportunity to continue sharing the story because those ideals still exist today.”

Wilson noted that because of our reluctance to deal with issues of racism and bigotry, we are forced to relive the darkest parts of our lives. “… Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, Philando Castile, Eric Garner, Michael Brown. Till isn’t an isolated event or one tragedy,” he continued.

“These things will continue to occur until we deal with the root of the problem. My contribution is through film.”

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Letter of intent signed regarding ownership of High Point Regional Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and UNC Health Care, the parent organization of High Point Regional Health, have signed a Letter of Intent in which Wake Forest Baptist would acquire and integrate High Point Regional and its affiliates into their regional health care system next summer. UNC Health Care, High Point Regional and Wake Forest Baptist designed this agreement to enhance coordination of care for the many patients served by both High Point Regional and Wake Forest Baptist and to help Triad patients receive care close to home. It enables High Point Regional and Wake Forest Baptist to build on long-standing relationships and forge new connections with physicians in the communities they serve. Each year, more than 300,000 people in the greater High Point area benefit from the exceptional health care services provided by High Point Regional. Their Centers of Excellence include the Congdon Regional Heart Center, Hayworth Cancer Center, Esther R. Culp Women’s Center, Neurosciences Center, Piedmont Joint Replacement Center and the Emergency Center. Families throughout the Triad also benefit from over 30 UNC Regional Physicians office locations, providing personalized care for every member of the community.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation announces hiring of two new program officers The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation has announced the hiring of two new program officers.

Tania Durán and Sorien Schmidt have joined the staff of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.

The Foundation has made these new hires to support the strategies set forward in its emerging direction. The roles of the program officer will include developing effective strategies for the Foundation to facilitate positive change, analyzing grant applications, helping develop organizational capacity and evaluating the effectiveness of the Foundation’s past grantees. Their work will also help to inform the final grant decisions made by Foundation’s Trustees.

Tania Durán brings more than 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector working with grassroots organizations in North Carolina as well as 20 years in community organizing, policy advocacy, capacitybuilding and leadership development work. Durán has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Centroamericana “Jose Simeon Canas” in San Salvador, El Salvador and a Masters of International Development from the International Institute of Social Studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Hague, Netherlands.

Sorien Schmidt brings to the Foundation a broad range of experience in the nonprofit sector focusing on topics such as economic security to juvenile justice to health insurance coverage. Schmidt comes to ZSR most recently as the North Carolina State Director of Enroll America in Raleigh, where she managed the start-up and wind-down of North Carolina’s state program of Enroll America, which included hiring and leading a team of 13 full-time staff in three offices across the state to engage and manage more than 1,700 volunteers and 650 partner relationships across the state. Schmidt received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology and a Juris Doctor, both from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

SECU members increase support for N.C. GreenPower’s Solar Schools Program Raleigh, N.C. – The member-funded State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is increasing its 2018-2019 support for N.C. GreenPower’s Solar Schools program – good news for North Carolina schools interested in participating in the solar energy initiative. The SECU Foundation program renewal will provide a two-year $150,000 challenge grant for up to ten K-12 public schools to earn the opportunity for a solar array system to be installed on their campus. The new level of support will decrease the school’s fundraising requirement to $5,000, helping reduce the financial burden for economically struggling schools and communities. Solar Schools’ participants reaching their funding commitment will be awarded challenge grant assistance from N.C. GreenPower and the SECU Foundation to build a 3kW or 5kW pole-mounted solar PV array system, complete with monitoring equipment and grade-level appropriate curriculum for students to gain firsthand experience in the classroom about the production of renewable energy.

UNCSA School of Music receives $1 million gift from estate of Jenny Lillian Semans Koortbojian The School of Music at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts has received a gift of $1 million from the estate of artist and philanthropist Jenny Lillian Semans Koortbojian, daughter of school founders, advocates and benefactors Dr. James H. Semans and Mary D.B.T. Semans, to endow merit-based scholarships. Chancellor Lindsay Bierman announced the gift at the start of the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute’s “La Cenerentola, Ossia La Bonta in Trionfo” at the Stevens Center.

Koortbojian’s father was the first chairman of the UNCSA Board of Trustees. Her mother served on the board for more than 20 years, and her nephew, Charles Lucas, also served as chair of the Board of Trustees and recently completed 19 years of service on the Board. Koortbojian died July 20, 2016, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, where she was born on Sept. 21, 1954. A gifted artist, she created intricate collages from apparently disparate materials by delving into literature, history, photography, art, and collecting postcards, photos, magazine imagery and articles. She was a talented writer as well, having worked for The Paris Review. She also compiled a manuscript of sonnets.

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Now –Registration for Power Tools for Caregivers Registration is now underway for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a 6week course for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. Classes will take place on Wednesdays, Feb. 14-March 21, 3-5 p.m., at Homestead Hills Retirement Community, 3250 Homestead Club Drive, Winston-Salem.

There is no charge, but donations are accepted.

Registration is required. To register or get information, call Linda Lewis at (336) 748-0217.

Today, Feb. 8 – BOE Meeting The Forsyth County Board of Elections will have a meeting on Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St., Winston-Salem. Free parking will be provided.

Please contact the Board of Elections office at (336) 703-2800 for more information regarding the meeting.

Today, Feb. 8 – Dance Performance Yadkin Riverkeeper announced today that a second film showing and dance performance have been added for the opening of “Dance For The River” by photographer Christine Rucker on today, Thursday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. The dance performance will feature dancers from UNC School of the Arts School of Dance. Yadkin Riverkeeper also announced a series of seminars that will take place during the exhibit through March 11. All events are at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in WinstonSalem, NC, and are free, but require tickets. Visit YadkinRiverkeeper.org to register.

Today, Feb. 8 – “Life Inside My Shoes” “Life Inside My Shoes” will be performed by Theater Arts Honors Students in the auditorium of Parkland High School on today, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The performance will deal with teen-related topics. Tickets are $3.

Parkland High School is located at 1600 Brewer Road.

Today, Feb. 8 – Social Services Meeting The Forsyth County Board of Social Services will hold a special meeting on Feb. 8 at 12:30 p.m. today in the County Manager’s Large Conference Room, located on the 5th Floor of the Forsyth County Government Center at 201 North Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem.

Feb. 9 – Groundbreaking Event Church Child Care, a new Child Care & Afterschool facility in Walkertown, will have a groundbreaking event on Feb. 9 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Refreshments will be served). The event will take place at 4400 Poindexter St. Walkertown.

To RSVP, contact (336) 595-4451 or email C3664@aol.com.

Feb. 9 – Opening Performance The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will present Noises Off opening Friday, Feb. 9, at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem.

Additional performances will be held Feb. 10-11 & 15-18. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $27.50, and discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Tickets are available online and box office. Box office hours are Monday through

Friday from 12–4 p.m. (please note new hours).

Call (336) 725-4001 for tickets or purchase them online at www.thelittletheatreofws.org.

Feb. 9 – Free Film Screening Seven student films showcasing the diversity of talent in the School of Filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) will be presented in a free screening at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 in Main Theatre of the ACE Exhibition Complex at 1533 South Main St. Feb. 9 & 10 – Small Business Cookout The Small Business Cookout (SBC) will consist of a two-day experience in Feb. 9-10 in Charlotte.

Attendees will immerse in knowledge and best practices that will take the individual and their business to the next level. For more information in reference to attending the event, please visit the SBC website at: https://www.eventbrite.co m/d/nc--winstonsalem/small-businesscookout/?q=small+business+cookout&mode=sear ch&lc=1.

Feb. 9-18 – Musical Theatre Alliance presents “9 to 5 the Musical” on Feb. 9-18 at WinstonSalem Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd.

Ticket prices range from $16-18. For tickets or more information, visit https://m.bpt.me/event/317 8618.

Feb. 10 – Purple Heart Veterans to Speak The community is encouraged to come out on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 to hear from Purple Heart vet-

erans at the Rural Branch Library. This event is for all ages. Please RSVP by calling 336-703-2970. The Rural Branch Library is located at 7125 Broad St., Rural Hall, NC 27045.

Feb. 11 – Freedom Day Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road, will have an actual Celebration of Freedom to commemorate Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. The event will be on Feb. 11 and will begin at 3 p.m. We will honor the day that Mandela was freed by showcasing the Mandela exhibit on the walls, and through dance and food. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.deltaartscenter.org or call (336) 722-2625.

Feb. 11 – Concert for Kids Moody, Music Director, will present a Discovery Concerts for Kids concert entitled Star Wars 2.0 on Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. at Reynolds Auditorium, located at 301 N. Hawthorne Road in Winston-Salem. Pre-concert activities will begin at 2 p.m. Single tickets for Discovery Concert for Kids Series for the 2017–2018 season are $7 for children, ages three to 12 (age two and under, free) and $18 for adults. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Symphony Box Office at (336) 464-0145 or online at WSsymphony.org.

Feb. 11 – Prayer Circle There will be a prayer circle for police and first responders on Feb. 11 from 3-4 p.m. Rain or shine (canceled if snow/ice).

Prayer will take place at

Winston Salem Safety Building, 725 N. Cherry St., WS NC.

Feb. 12 – Intro to 3D Printing The Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 Seventh St., will hold an event centered on open source software.

Individuals can join staff in creating small 3D printed objects using open source software. The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m.

Feb. 12 – Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem in conjunction with the Forsyth County Library is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare). The session will be held on Monday, Feb. 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Shepherd’s Center, 1700 Ebert St. Winston-Salem.

The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required.

Contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.

Feb. 12 & 13 – Auditions The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will hold auditions for “Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein” on Feb. 1213, at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem.

Auditions will begin at 7 p.m.; actors should come to the lobby for check-in. No appointment is necessary, and everyone is welcome to audition.

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

A disciplined Faith Lesson Scripture: James 3:1-12

By the end of this lesson, we will *Understand James’ instructions concerning the tongue. *value the ability to exercise control over the tongue. *Pray for God’s help to speak in ways that result in blessings.

Background: The time is between A.d. 45 and the place is Jerusalem. during the 1st century, religious teachers in the Jewish culture used oral traditions for teaching and traveled to provide instructions on how to live a godly life. James stressed in his writings that what comes out of the mouth reflects what’s in the heart. he used metaphors frequently as Jesus used parables. James preached that controlling the tongue was important to a fulfilled life in Christ.

Lesson: James’ message here is aimed at teachers and preachers warning that the work is “highly responsible” and those aspiring to be such would receive harsher judgment and greater condemnation. We are all guilty of sin, even so James says a teacher should be spiritually mature and able to control their tongue (verses 1-2). he continues saying, though small, the tongue has the power to control one’s whole person and influence everything in our life.

The tongue has the power to ignite the fires of hell and like fire, the tongue’s sinful words can spread destruction rapidly (verses 3-5). Man has accomplished much even the taming of wild beasts, but the human tongue cannot be tamed … it is full of death dealing poison” (the oxford Bible Commentary)(verses 7-8). “Therewith bless we God, …: and therewith curse we men, …” (verse 9).

James points here at the “hypocritical inconsistency of the tongues activities.” James gives three examples of the sinfulness of cursing and says in essence blessings cannot come from a heart filled with venom, nor can curses come from a heart of love. The genuine believer will not be guilty of double talk; he will not contradict his profession of faith by regular use of unwholesome words, but rather will exhibit the consistency of ethical speech reflecting who he is in Christ. (The MacArthur Study Bible, the Message//remix: Pause, UMi, UGP, and Standard lesson Commentary.)

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Dr. Mendez joins new campaign for the poor

By MArThA WAGGoner ASSoCiATed PreSS

rAleiGh, n.C. — The renewed version of the rev. Martin luther King Jr.'s campaign to lift poor people is holding its first national mobilization, with actions planned Monday, Feb. 5, in 32 states and the nation's capital.

Poor people, clergy and activists in the Poor People's Campaign plan to deliver letters to politicians in state Capitol buildings demanding that leaders confront a systemic racism that they say is evidenced in voter suppression laws and poverty that hurts a larger percentage of minorities, women and children but a larger number of whites.

Among those who have signed on to the campaign is the rev. dr. John Mendez, pastor of emmanuel Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, who recalled protesting in new york City in the 1960s. ``i've been waiting for almost 50 years for this to actually happen,'' said Mendez, 68.

The campaign is especially important now because the leaders who

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don't want to help the poor ``should not have a free hand to say and do whatever they want and there be

Bishop Johnnie Draft II performs during the Showcase of Songs last weekend at the Old Salem Visitor’s Center. The event was hosted by the city’s Human Relations Commission.

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no resistance,'' he said.

The campaign, led by the revs. William Barber ii of north Carolina and liz

Feb. 10 “Grief Care” St. Paul United Methodist Church sponsors “Grief Care”, a support group for persons experiencing grief due to the death of someone close to them. The sessions are designed to give encouragement and support to persons on their journey from “Mourning to Joy.” Sessions are free, and each is self-contained, meaning one does not have to attend the sessions in sequence. “Why?” is the topic on Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 dellabrook road, WinstonSalem. For additional information, call (336) 723-4531 or (336) 722-5517.

Feb. 10 Mardi Gras Mardi Gras – Winston Salem Style will feature new orleans style food and entertainment, Saturday, Feb. 10 at 6-9 p.m. at Parkway United Church of Christ, 2151

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Members of the Kidane Mehret Ethiopian Orthodox Church Children's Choir perform during the sixth annual Showcase of Songs at the Old Salem Visitor’s Center on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Life’s Application: UMi concludes: “What you have to say might be important, but just as important is what you don’t say. The ability to control the tongue demonstrates spiritual growth and maturity.” The tongue is uncontrollable through our own efforts, but by the grace and power of God it can become an instrument of blessing. “death and life are in the power of the tongue.”

Proverbs 18:21.

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Theoharis of new york, officially began dec. 4, 50 years after King started the first Poor People's Campaign. King was assassinated a few months later and ``nobody really picked it up'' until now, Mendez said.

The letters to politicians call for a new course in government. ``our faith traditions and state and federal constitutions all testify to the immorality of an economy that leaves out the poor, yet our political discourse consistently ignores the 140 million poor and low-income people in America,'' the letter reads.

Barber, who will be among the group that delivers letters to the office of house Speaker Paul ryan and Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, said the campaign is building toward a ``season of direct action and civil disobedience'' that begins Mother's day and continue through June 21, the anniversary of the murders of three civil rights workers in 1964 in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

The actions, including

Celebrating Black History through gospel songs

For Your Consideration: does an apology really repair the damage done by words spoken unwisely? Can our words create for others a personal distaste for God?

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last weekend the city's human relations Commission kicked off Black history Month by showcasing the talents of local gospel choirs, soloist, and other performers during their annual Showcase of Songs.

For the past six years, the event which is free of charge, has brought people together from all parts of the city to celebrate black culture and the gospel music that has been passed down for generations. This year’s celebration was no different as more than 50 people gathered inside the old Salem visitor’s Center last Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3.

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Silas Creek Parkway at irving Street. There is no admission price; donations will be accepted. For more information, contact vicki Schwartz at (336) 406-9042.

Feb. 11 Book Reading There will be a book reading event with author emily Brewer on Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. at United Metropolitan Baptist Church, 450 Metropolitan drive, Winston-Salem. The book, titled “little School in the Woods,” is about the school that Mary neely Grissom’s grandfather built and used to educate his children and children in the community. he was born to formerly enslaved parents. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call (336) 767-7355

Feb. 11 Men’s Day Program Goler Metropolitan A.M.e. Zion Church will celebrate its annual Men’s day under the leadership of rev

When Africans traveled through the Middle Passage during the first half of the 20th century, many brought with them their culture of using songs and dances to worship.

While a lot has changed since that time, dozens of songs are still a part of African- American culture

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Johnny l. ruff on Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. This year’s is “Men of the Covenant.” The speaker will be the rev.

Taft Quincey heatley.

Feb. 11 140th Church Anniversary John Wesley A.M.e. Zion Church, located at 1800 n. e. 25th St. will celebrate 140 years on Feb. 11. The celebration will begin with the morning worship being led by our pastor, The rev. dr. Gloria l. Thomas at the 11 a.m. service. The St. John Christian Methodist episcopal Church Family and the rev. dr. regina young will render the evening service at 3 p.m.

Feb. 11 Worship Services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 robinhood road, will have worship services in Feb. 11. At the Awake service (9 a.m.) and the

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The Minister's Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity (MCWSV) has partnered with the Wake Forest University School of Law, the local NAACP and Legal Aid to bring an expungement clinic. The clinic will be held at the local NAACP office on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon.

There are clinics held twice a month at Samaritan Ministries and Experiment in Self-Reliance, but a specialty clinic will be held in collaboration on the Feb. 24 in collaboration with all of the groups mentioned.

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They wanted to hold the clinic to bring awareness to a broader audience, according to Judge Denise Hartsfield. She said since certain laws were changed at the end of 2017, more individuals might be eligible for expungement.

“This process has taught us that people who are looking for jobs are penalized by a criminal record, period,” said Hartsfield. “It doesn't matter what the criminal record says because employers are looking for a reason not to hire you, anyway.”

Hartsfield says even though some charges may have been dismissed or an individual may have been found not guilty, it is still

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a poverty tour, will be followed by more work as part of a multiyear campaign to build power ``among the poorest and most powerless communities,'' he said.

And on Feb. 12 – the 50th anniversary of the sanitation workers' strike that brought King to Memphis, where he was assassinated – fast-food cooks and cashiers plan to walk off their jobs in Memphis to support higher wages and union rights. Protesters plan to march from Clayborn Temple to Memphis City Hall, the same route the sanitation workers took.

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looked upon as negative on someone’s criminal record.

She feels it is “advantageous” for those with these issues to come to the clinics to try and have those erased from their criminal records to improve their chances of getting hired.

“The laws have changed to help people,” she said. “It is no longer the idea that it is one expungement in a lifetime.

It is the idea that you can clean up your record because employers are looking at it and you now have a chance to enter professions and fields that you might not have been able to before.”

Hartsfield wanted those to know that only those

charges from Forsyth County will be considered for expungement. She also wanted to convey that this is not for habitual offenders or violent felonies, as they are not covered in the new statute. Traffic offenses are not included in this clinic as well.

“The ideal candidate is that person in their early 20s that had a drug charge at the age of 16 and never got into more trouble,” Hartsfield went on to say.

“Young people who have limited things on their record and people who have records with dismissals and not guiltys are also ideal.”

During the clinics the attorneys will take a look at

The most important part of the campaign is that the people who are hurting because of poverty and racism are its leaders, Theoharis said. ``I feel very positive that the real heroes and heroines of our country are coming together to cross all kinds of lines that usually divide us like race, gender, economic status, political party,'' she said.

Leslie Boyd of Candler has followed Barber since he began the ``Moral Monday'' protest movement in North Carolina almost five years ago. Her son, Mike Danforth, was 33 when he died in 2008 of colon cancer because he lacked insurance even though he had a job and couldn't afford the yearly colonoscopies that he needed.

Her hope for the campaign is that it changes what she

a person’s criminal record and if deemed an acceptable candidate they will bundle the charges together and take it through the expungement process.

Hartsfield says she wanted to get involved with the clinic because she has seen firsthand how criminal records can prevent individuals from gaining employment.

Bishop Todd Fulton of the MCWSV said it is imperative for the conference to involve themselves with things of this nature because it impacts so many.

“I think this could be a win-win scenario for everyone in a sense that, if someone makes a foolish

mistake in their younger days, should they be punished for the rest of their lives or do you show them grace as Christians as Jesus has taught us?” Fulton said.

“It is a beautiful opportunity for us to partner with Wake Forest and the court system to show grace and mercy on them,” he continued.

Fulton says he would like to see the community get involved by getting the word out to those who may be eligible. He feels this could be a great opportunity to open doors for some that may not have been there previously.

sees as a national narrative that not only blames the poor for the poverty but uses religion to do so. Too many people believe that ``if you were a good person, Jesus would bless you,'' she said.

U.S. Census figures show that the poverty rate among blacks was 22 percent in 2016, while it was almost 9 percent among whites. But in sheer numbers, almost 17.5 million white people are classified as living in poverty, compared to 8.7 million blacks. The U.S. poverty rate was almost 13 percent in 2016. ``It's not immoral to be poor,'' said Boyd, 65. ``It's immoral to make people poor with our actions as a government and as a people.''

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and are sung regularly at church and other gatherings.

Wanda Allen-Abraha, Human Relations director and coordinator for the showcase, said it is important that we remember the sacrifices our ancestors made and the role gospel music played in their lives during slavery and beyond.

"Gospel is the soul of African-Americans; there's nothing like it," Allen-Abraha said. “We took gospel music and made it our own thing.”

Performers during the Showcase of Song included soloist Abigail Dowd, Carmen Redmond and Tamara Bradshaw. The Extraordinary Worshippers, F.O.C.U.S Professional Gospel Group, mime Evelyn Dixon and the Kidane Mehret Ethiopian Orthodox Church Children's Choir performed as well.

Tamara Bradshaw, a native of Statesville, sings during the Showcase of Songs last weekend.

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traditional workshop worship (11 a.m.), the Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak on “Eros: A Path Toward Healing and Wholeness.”

At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Jim Hanes will address the question “What Is a Rational Immigration Policy?” At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Caron Armstrong and Pam Lesley will present “Saying Goodbye to Mama: The Long and the Short of It.” For more information, visit UUFWS.org Feb. 11 Women’s Fellowship The Women’s Fellowship of Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ will host its second annual “Creative Xpression” showcase on Sunday Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. at Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ at 3435 Carver School Road. The project, which is free and open to the public, was created by Wentz’s own Deirdre Anderson and Sherica Starks.

The Creative Xpression program highlights local talent in all art forms: spoken word, art paintings, praise dance, mime, and song.

Feb. 11-18 Church Anniversary Fresh Fire Worship Center Inc., 1538 Waughtown St. Winston Salem, will have a weeklong celebration for its 11th Church Anniversary on Feb. 11-18. The guest speakers are as follows: *Sunday Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. - Pastor Andre Finkley of Global Restoration Center, WS *Wednesday Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.

- Bishop Designated Janice Heath of Greater Higher Ground Ministries Worldwide, WS *Thursday Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. - Pastor Waymon Monroe of Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church,

WS *Friday Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. - Bishop Barry Washington of Whole Man Ministries *Sunday Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. - Pastor Dewight Hash Sr. of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, WS

Starting Feb. 12 Support group United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist will offer a 13-week GriefShare support group on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 12 to May 7. The cost of registration is $15. For additional information please call (336) 761-1359 or go to www.unitedmetropolitan.o rg.

Feb. 13 Pancake Supper St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 810 N Highland Ave, Winston-Salem, will celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a pancake supper from 4 - 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 13.

The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Feb. 17 & 25 Black History celebrations In observance of Black History month, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St. in Winston-Salem, will continue the tradition of celebrating Black History month. On, Feb. 17 the celebration continues with a Soul Food Festival from 2:30-5 p.m. The celebration concludes on Feb. 25 with an Afro Centric Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. The community is invited to attend. Please call the church office at (336) 418-2003 for more information.

Feb. 18 Recognitions In celebration of Black History Month, the Human Relations Commission on Feb. 18 the Police and Fire

departments will honor select retirees, and Recreation and Parks will recognize the winners of its Black History Month coloring and essay contests, during the 5th annual Public Safety Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. This event will be held at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive, Winston-Salem. The public is invited.

Feb. 25 Church Anniversary New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church of 7000 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, will be celebrating its 134th Church Anniversary on Feb. 25.

Rev. Dairl L. Scott,Sr., pastor of New Hope, will deliver the 11 a.m. message. The guest speaker at 2:30 p.m., will be Rev. Johnny L. Ruff and his church family from Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church of Winston-Salem.

Dinner will be served.

Everyone is invited. Rev. Dairl L. Scott Sr. is the pastor. For further contact 336-945-9083 or 336-9455618.

March 23-24 Community Arts Series Winston-Salem writer, director, educator and Emmy Award-winning actor Ron Jones will bring his show “The Movement: 50 Years of Love and Struggle” to Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ at 3435 Carver School Road, Winston Salem, March 23-24 at 7 p.m. Tickets ($12/adults and $6/children 12 and under) can be purchased through Wentz Church by calling 336-722-0430 or online at: h t t p : / / w w w. b r o w n p a pertickets.com/event/3055 581. For more information on: Dialogues on Diversity: www.dialoguesondiversity.com

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Every Wednesday Noon-Day Express Greater New Liberty Baptist Ministries will host a Noon-Day Express on every Wednesday from noon-12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and surrounding area will encourage hearts at midweek. The public is invited to come out and share in this time of worship and praise. A lunch will be offered. The Rev. Dr. Linda M. Beal is the host pastor. For more information, Tracee Spear at (336) 429-0512 or Deacon Beal at (336) 528-3256.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Food pantry, clothes closet Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday,

from 1-4 p.m., Love Community Development Corporation, at 3980 N. 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) 306-8119.

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.

Sundays Free breakfast Love Fellowship Outreach Church, 205 E. 25th St., offers a free community breakfast at 10:30 a.m. before Sunday morning Worship at 11 a.m.

Family & Friends Day is every third Sunday, with a free fellowship dinner served immediately following worship. Wednesday Night Bible Study is held weekly at 6:30 p.m.

Apostle Antonio L. Johnson Sr. is the pastor.

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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Chancellor elwood l.

Robinson, Barnes and noble College’s regional manager, and other WSSU administrators cut the ribbon on tuesday, Jan. 23, for the grand opening of the expanded university bookstore.

Since becoming Barnes & noble College last summer, the bookstore has undergone a transformation, expanding from 2,890 square feet to 5,881 square feet. the store also features updated signage and displays throughout showcasing WSSU’s fierce new Rams logo. “it really speaks to the kind of university that we want to be and the kind of

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MaRtinSVille, Va – piedmont arts will celebrate Black history Month throughout February with free family-friendly events honoring the contributions of african american artists, authors and storytellers to american culture.

“We are honored to celebrate Black history Month at the museum,” said interim executive Director heidi pinkston. “We have a full slate of events planned that highlight african-american artists and authors of the past and today, as well as events designed to encourage families to come together and explore their creativity through hands-on activities.”

Board president Joyce Staples says it is important to celebrate Black history Month for several reasons.

“Black history Month celebrates the cultural achievements and legacy of a group of people who have played a profound role in american history,” said Staples. "not only that, but Black history Month honors the strength of people who overcame hardship and oppression to leave a positive footprint on american society. it helps all of us to appreciate diversity and the accomplishments of every individual.”

Black history Month events at piedmont arts include:

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GReenSBoRo — a renowned educator with more than 35 years of experience at research institutions and historically Black Colleges and Universities is the new provost/vice president for academic affairs and student affairs at Bennett College.

Dr. Dorothy Browne assumed her post at Bennett earlier in January and replaces Steve Willis, who served in the position on an interim basis for more than a year.

“We are very fortunate to have a woman of Dr. Browne’s caliber join the staff at Bennett College,” said president Dr. phyllis Worthy Dawkins. “Dr. Browne is well known throughout academia for getting things done and for making a lasting impact at the institutions where she works. i look forward to collaborating with her and to implementing some of her innovative approaches as we continue restoring Bennett College to a position of greatness.”

Browne said she’s honored to join the staff at her alma mater, where journalism and media studies, biology, psychology, social work and business administration are the top five majors. “i am humbled and honored to return to Bennett, after years of having an array of educational experiences and opportuni-

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services that we want to provide for our students,” Robinson said. “this fits directly into our new strategic plan of excellence in every single place that you go. You can feel the freshness to it, and you feel comfortable here.” this is part of a number of recent campus enhancements. Recent updates

In + Art of the Story Family Day Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., piedmont arts, admission Free Join piedmont arts, Carter Bank & trust and Fahi for a celebration of african-american authors as the museum participates in the national african american Readin. Community members will read excerpts from books, stories and poems by their favorite african american authors and storyteller Fred Motley will perform stories from around the world at 10:30 am. enjoy a free "Make Your own Story" craft and refreshments. all ages welcome.

Civil War to Civil Rights: How African-American Artists Engage the Past thursday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., piedmont arts, admission Free through the critical lens of the political, legal, and cultural changes that marked the transition from slavery to the Civil War to the Civil Rights period in the 1960s and 1970s, Virginia Museum of Fine arts Speaker on the arts evie terrono, professor of art history at Randolph-Macon College, will examine depictions of the multifaceted and highly politicized dimensions of “race” and american identity in the artistic production of africanamerican artists. artists such as elizabeth Catlett, Faith Ringgold, Kara Walker, Fred Wilson, Kehinde

ties,” Browne said. “it is this diversity of experiences which allows me to treasure and appreciate Bennett’s legacy and traditions while also working with president Dawkins, the faculty, staff and students to ensure Bennett continues to have rele-

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vance in the ever-changing world of higher education.”

Browne earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Bennett College. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of pittsburgh School of Social Work, and both a Master of public health and a Doctorate of public health from harvard University’s t.h. Chan School of public health.

Browne began her distinguished academic career at the University of north Carolina at Chapel hill’s School of public health, now called the Gillings School of Global public health, where she gained tenure and full professorship. While at UnCChapel hill, Browne engaged in teaching, advising students and conducting research in the areas of youth violence, adolescent

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include renovations at Kennedy Dining hall, the addition of Chick-fil-a to the food court at the Donald J. Reaves Student activities Center and a rebranding of the coffee shop in the W.B. atkinson Science Building. the additional space allows for an expanded selection of WSSU gifts

Wiley, and hank Willis, among many others, will be discussed.

Preschool in the Galleries with ZipZapZop Theatre Co. Wednesday, Feb. 21, (Snow date is Feb. 28), performances at 9:30 am + 10:30 am • piedmont arts, admission Free piedmont arts’ preschool in the Galleries welcomes Carlisle School’s ZipZapZop theatre Co. preschool in the Galleries is a series of programs for pre-K students designed to foster a love of the performing and visual arts at a young age. performances are free of charge to students and schools. to attend a performance, call (276) 632-3221 to reserve your spot.

piedmont arts is a nonprofit art museum in Martinsville, Virginia that inspires and engages the diverse Martinsville-henry County community and surrounding areas through visual arts, performing arts and arts education. piedmont arts is a statewide partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine arts and is accredited by the american alliance of Museums. piedmont arts programming is partially supported by the Virginia Commission for the arts and the national endowment for the arts. learn more at www.piedmontarts.org.

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Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson welcomes all to the expanded Barnes and Noble on Winston-Salem State University’s campus.

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high-risk behaviors and health disparities in maternal and child health.

She received numerous governmental and foundation grants to conduct research and to develop programs in the prevention of high-risk behaviors and health disparities. her many publications reflect her research and programmatic interests. likewise, she continues her involvement in the academic area of maternal and child health as an adjunct professor at UnC-Chapel hill.

From 2001-2009, Browne was a professor of public health and the senior scientist for Morgan State University’s n.i.h.-funded prevention Sciences Research Center, which housed the Baltimore institution’s Drug abuse Research program, the Summer Research training program for Undergraduate Students, the health Services Research training program and the Faculty Fellows Research program in Drug abuse prevention. additionally, Browne was co-director of the Morgan-hopkins Center for health Disparities Solution, a collaborative initiative with the Johns hopkins School of public health. in 2009, Browne returned to north Carolina to assume the positions of special assistant to the chancellor and director of the public health institute at north Carolina a&t

State University. She went on to serve as dean of the School of Social Work at norfolk State University and was the inaugural dean of the Jackson State School of public health initiative.

Before joining the staff at Bennett, which was founded in 1873 and became women’s only in 1926, Browne worked at Shaw University in the areas of faculty and program development.

and apparel, as well as Greek paraphernalia, laptops and other technology products, school supplies, reference and reading materials. the bookstore also offers beverages, food and snack items.

Students also are able to purchase or rent textbook with more ease. the textbook area has more

variety, and students can now browse the aisles.

WSSU is one of more than 20 higher education institutions that Barnes & noble College partners with in north Carolina.

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Feb. 13 – Meeting W-S Mayor's Council for Persons with Disabilities will be on Feb. 13 from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. It will be in the conference room of The Adaptables, Inc. Center for Independent Living, 7744 North Point Blvd, 27106, (336) 767-7060.

Feb. 13 – Jazz Orchestra The University of North Carolina School of the Arts presents a free concert by a seven-piece jazz combo composed of members of the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra, with an opening set by the award-winning UNCSA Jazz Ensemble, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in Freedman Theater of the Alex Ewing Performance Place on the campus at 1533 South Main St. Though the concert is free, tickets are required.

Visit www.uncsa.edu/performances or call the box office at (336) 721-1945 to reserve tickets.

Feb. 13, 20 & 27 – Film Festival The a/perture cinema will host a film series is to honor and celebrate the history of black filmmakers, storytellers, actors and creatives during Black History Month.

All tickets are $12.50. Tickets may be purchased in advance o n l i n e (aperturecinema.com) or at the box office. All films will be shown at 6 p.m. and followed by a panel discussion The film schedule is as follows: 2/13 – Imitation of Life 2/20 – Putney Swope 2/27 – Selma Feb. 14 – Jazz Orchestra Winston-Salem’s resident professional jazz orchestra returns to the Millennium Center on Wednesday, Feb. 14 for the 2nd annual “Big Bands Are For Lovers” evening of fine dining and dancing.

Admission is $75 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, a glass of sparkling wine, and a plated three-course dinner with table service. Suggested wine pairings and selections from a full bar will be available for purchase. The reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. Individuals and couples are welcome.

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Registrants can select a table for two, reserve a larger table for a group, or join a community table.

Tickets are available at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3232 602.

Now - Feb. 15– Applicants Requested Dreams Followed program, an independent community project, launches call for applicants for $1,000 awards for community changemakers and social entrepreneurs.

Eight participants will be selected from an in-depth application process. Each finalist will be awarded a six-month distance based group coaching experience to bring their visions into being and a $1,000 award toward their vision that has powerful and positive community impact. Applicants may learn how to apply at http://dreamsfollowed.org/ apply/. Applications are accepted through Feb. 15.

The program is open to anyone 18 or older. More information about Dreams Followed is available at www.bit.ly/dreamsfollowed and http://dreamsfollowed.org.

Feb. 15 &19- Black History Speaker Series Old Salem will host Black History Month Speaker Series: Nourishing Traditions on Feb. 15 &19.

The events will take place at Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Admission is free.

For more information, call (336) 758-5501.

Now -Feb. 18 – Black History Play The Stained Glass Playhouse presents “The Trip to Bountiful” beginning Feb. 2. Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors (60+) and teachers, and $12 for students.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://stainedglassplayhouse.org/tickets/ or call Box Office now at (336) 499-1010.

The Stained Glass Playhouse Inc. is located at 4401 Indiana Ave., WinstonSalem.

Now - Feb. 24 – Plant Sale Forsyth County 4-H is holding its annual plant sale. Pre-orders are being accepted now through Feb. 21.

Visit http://go.ncsu.edu/forsythplantsale2018 to place your order via our Google Form

or to print a pdf. Orders may also be placed at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center at 1450 Fairchild Road Winston-Salem, NC 27105 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday - Friday. All proceeds benefit the Forsyth County 4-H Scholarship program.

Now – Cultural Arts Directory Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. is compiling an online Triad Cultural Arts Directory. We would like to promote regional artistic organizations and independent artists, using our website and Coming Eventz e-newsletter. Post your event in our community news section of the Coming Eblast for free. To have a graphic/flier posted there is a fee.

For more information, visit www.triadculture.org or email info@triadculturalarts.org Now-Mar. 2 – Sawtooth Display In celebration of our new Woodcarving studio, Sawtooth is proud to present (Hew) to Form. On display from Jan. 16 through March 2, this collaborative show details the many art forms and expressions of woodcarving. An opening reception will be held on Feb. 2 from 5-7 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Sawtooth is located upstairs in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts at 251 N. Spruce St. in downtown, WinstonSalem. For more information visit sawtooth.org or call (336) 723-7395.

Now-Mar. 30 – Basketball Camp Scholarships EnergyUnited is giving two students an opportunity to hit the hardwood alongside their favorite college basketball athletes and

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coaches this summer, thanks to Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships. Applications are being accepted through March 30, 2018 and can be found online at www.energyunited.com/sports-camp.

Eligible students who are interested in the scholarship can contact Donnie Shoaf, Communications Specialist at (704) 9242139 or donnie.shoaf@energyunited.com.

Now-May 11 – Parent Academy Carver High School in partnership with Forsyth Technical Community College will offer Parent Academy and Community Institute classes. The classes will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:45-8:45 p.m. until May 11, 2018. Free child care will be provided. For more info, please call (336) 727-2987 ext. 33048.

Now –Tickets on Sale The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will host The Newsboys United Tour on April 12 at 7 p.m. and doors opening at 6 p.m.

Tickets went on sale Monday Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.

Tickets start at just $25 and will be available online as well as at the Annex Box Office. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.wsfairgrounds.com, for more information.

Feb. 15 – Salon Series New Winston Museum Salon series “Foodways to Community” presents Michael Twitty: “From a Haunted Plate” on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at Old Salem Museums & Gardens Visitor Center. Following the public presentation will be a reception and book signing furnished by Bookmarks. Come sample heavy hors d’oeuvres

inspired by recipes in Michael Twitty’s book, “The Cooking Gene.” For more information about upcoming events please check the website at www.newwinston.org. All events are free unless otherwise noted. For more information contact us at info@newwinston.org or (336) 724.2842.

Wake Forest University will host TEDxWakeForestU, an independently organized event licensed by TED, on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel.

Tickets are free for all students, faculty and staff with valid ID. Tickets are $15 for the general public.

Feb. 15 – Gardener Workshop A ‘Vegetable Variety Selection and SeedStarting’ workshop will be held Feb. 15 from 6-8 p.m.

The event will take place at N.C. Cooperative Extension, 1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston-Salem. The workshop is free. You may register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Spring2 018VegWorkshops, or call (336) 703-2850.

Feb. 21 – Landscaping Workshop NC Cooperative Extension will host “Preparing the Home Landscape for Spring,” an Adult Education Class at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park on Feb. 21 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

The event will be held at The Arboretum Office at Tanglewood Park, 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons, NC 27012.

The cost is FREE. Registration required: c o o p - e x t registration@forsyth.cc or (336) 703-2850, no earlier than two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Feb. 15 – February Mixer W-S Urban League Young Professionals will host a February Mixer: Celebration of Black Love on Feb. 15 from 6-8 p.m.

The event will be held at Patio 9.2.4, 924 Marshall St SW, Winston-Salem.

Clips from classic and modern black romance movies will give us prompts for discussion.

Feb. 17 – Comedy Stage Play 3M Productions present “Tell Heaven I’m Coming” on Feb. 17, Varick Auditorium at Livingstone College, 701 W. Monroe St., Salisbury, N.C. The play starts at 4 p.m., doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. To purchase tickets, v i s i t https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/tell-heaven-im-comi n g - t i c k e t s 41586599639?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse.

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Feb. 17 – One-Woman Show As part of Forsyth County Public Library's Black History Month series of programs, the Central Library will present this one-woman show on Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Diane Faison will perform her one-person drama "The Spirit of Harriet Tubman" at Central Library, 660 W. 5th St. This performance is free and open to the public.

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Black millennial finds success in call center industry

Black millennial entrepreneur Tavere Johnson Jr. is the author of “Your Average Genius.”

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BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE

At 28, Tavere Johnson Jr. has established himself as an author, creative entrepreneur and, as many who know him say, a forward thinker.

The Jamaican-born Johnson has still another way of describing himself: “Your Average Genius,” or “YAG” for short, which also happens to be the title of his new book that should hit book stores this year.

“I just try to reveal the very simple idea of the average genius, who lives inside all of us,” Johnson said. “I used the word average not to downplay the greatness of us, but to encourage and promote courage, work ethics, drive, self-confidence and the willingness to risk it all for what you believe in and to be great.”

In fact, Johnson has a unique view of stress.

In one chapter of his book, subtitled “Enemies and Obstacles,” Johnson explains the need to battle adversity and not being overcome by stress.

“Most people look at the word stress and they frown upon it,” he said. “I actually enjoy stress. If you are stressed, it means something that you care about is at risk, so the question becomes, ‘What are you going to do about it?’”

Johnson’s friends note that he approaches life and business with an eye on what’s applicable.

He said, “YAG – Your Average Genius,” is for the budding businessperson, the titan of the industry or even the everyday go-getter.

The tome is a way of sharing how a spiritual – but not religious – and positive approach will bring success by maximizing individuals’ resources, approaching obstacles with positive energy and taking time to consider a person’s goal and the consequences of obtaining them, he said.

“At this point in my life, I want to make a positive impact on people I rub shoulders with,” Johnson said.

Born in Jamaica, Johnson and his family immigrated to the U.S. and settled in Florida, when he was 13.

Johnson said he’d always been “a hustler,” who played sports and loved sneakers.

“I had a lemonade stand and then I went to work at a car wash,” Johnson said. “I was a sponge, though, who put himself around the right people, because I always had that entrepreneurial and hustler spirit.”

In a lot of ways, Johnson said he’s like his father, Tavere Johnson Sr. “He’s my mentor and he motivates me,” Johnson said.

“I’m a hybrid of him, but I’m a little more tenacious, especially in this digital age, but he’s the root of it and is what’s got me going. Everything springs from there.”

Johnson began his career in the corporate world of call centers just three years after he arrived from Jamaica.

As he climbed the corporate ladder, Johnson said he also attended trade shows and seminars to further his knowledge and experience.

At just 21, Johnson founded his first lead generation call center with a group of partners, and later he used his own capital to start a health care lead generation agency call center, which he said is currently valued at more than $4 million.

“It’s one of the more dynamic call centers,” Johnson said.

Writing the book, he said, was a personal milestone.

Johnson knew right away that he didn’t want to just distribute the book to his parents and family friends.

“I want to make an impact, a positive impact, so for six or seven months and from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., after I got out of the daily grind, I wrote and put this book together,” he said.

Johnson continued: “I am the average genius. That’s the cornerstone of what drives me and encourages me to instill this in everyone that I rub shoulders with. I don’t think I’m a cliché genius and I feel like everybody can accomplish what I have and what I will, so I want to be of encouragement.”

If there’s one message Johnson said he wishes everyone would take from the book, he said it’s positivity.

“Positivity always wins,” Johnson said.

Find more information about “Your Average Genius” or catch up with Tavere on Twitter @king_tav and Instagram @king_tav.

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Balfour Beatty Construction, in association with C2 Contractors, is seeking to pre-qualify contractors to submit bids for the furnishing of labor, material, and equipment for the NCA&T Engineering Research & Innovation Complex (ERIC) project. We will be accepting prequalifications for all upcoming bid packages and trades as listed on the prequalification form.

130,000 sq.ft., four story, Engineering Research & Innovation facility with associated site work.

Prequalification due dates:

Phase 1 Demo/Early Site prequals due

by March 2nd, 2018.

BP-201 Asbestos Abatement BP-202 Building Demolition BP-203A Sitework Demo & Enabling Utilities

Phase 1 - Demo/Early Site HUB & Subcontractor Outreach Meeting and Site Tour .

Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

Meeting location: The OLD Hayes Taylor YMCA 1101 E Market St Greensboro, NC 27401 (Free parking on-site)

Attendance at this meeting by first tier subcontractors will be counted toward their good faith effort. We will also answer any questions on completing the prequalification form.

Phase 2 Remaining Packages due dateApril 15th, 2018

Prequalification forms may be downloaded from the following website: https://bbcus.egnyte.com/fl/1Usa66s2XW Similar project experience will be considered during prequalification. Anticipated bidding dates are Phase 1 Demo/Early Site in March-April 2018, and Phase 2 Balance in May-June 2018.

Submittals for prequalification forms may be hand delivered, mailed, faxed, or submitted electronically. Deadline for prequalification is 10 days prior to Bid Date. The CM and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all Pre-qualifications. Contracting method will be through Competitive Public Bid in accordance with Chapter 143 of the NC General Statues. For further information or questions, please contact Matthew Teele at (919) 842-2920, or by email at mteele@balfourbeattyus.com.

Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to participate, however the firm must be certified by the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB Office) through the Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) program. You may begin the certification process at the following website: http://www.doa.nc.gov/hub/ The Chronicle February 8, 2018

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTIVITIES

Notice is hereby given by the City of Winston-Salem regarding the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds during the 2017-2018 program year.

CDBG regulations require a minimum expenditure of funds by May 2, 2018. The City proposes to use CDBG funds for the following additional activities to help meet the deadline. All activities will take place in low- and moderate-income areas of the city.

• Purchase of two fire trucks - $982,520 • Purchase of 16 FlashCam (camera) units to install to prevent vandalism and illegal dumping - $99,290 • Purchase of picnic tables, grills and trash receptacles to install in parks $41,722

Comments can be submitted through February 22, 2018 by email to Mellin Parker at mellinp@citywofws.org (CDBG Comments in subject line) or mailed to CDBG Comments, Community Development Department, City of Winston-Salem, P.O. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.

The City of Winston-Salem does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, or service.

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LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYTH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

Notice to All Historically underutilized businesses, i.e. minorities, disabled persons and women owned and operated businesses BID Invitation For: Clyde Campbell Elementary School – Enclosed Walkway – Hickory, NC

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IN THE MATTER OF: ETHAN MOORE DOB: 12-05-14

KAIDEN MOORE DOB: 10-16-13

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Justin Andrew Moore, father of the juveniles

TAKE NOTICE that Juvenile Petitions seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petitions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petitions, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 23rd day of January, 2018 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle February 1, 8, and 15 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Judith Rossi (18 E 001), also known as Judith Rossi Kervin and Judith Rossi Peck, deceased December 4, 2017, 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, 2018 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.

This the 25th day of January, 2018.

Krista Peck Millard Executor for Judith Rossi, deceased 445 Terells Creek Lane Pittsboro, NC 27312

The Chronicle January 25, February 1, 8 and 15, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Wanda Gayle Holmes (17 E 2484) deceased September 22, 2017, 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 May 3, 2018 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.

This the 1st day of February, 2018.

Laura Sizemore Darnold Executor for Wanda Gayle Holmes, deceased 460 Tom Everhart Road Winston-Salem, NC, 27107 The Chronicle February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2018

Seeking subcontractors for divisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 15B, and 16 of work for the construction of “Clyde Campbell Elementary School – Enclosed Walkwayl” in Hickory, NC on February 13, 2018 prior to 3:00 PM bid opening. The project architect is Winstead Architecture, PLLC, 22 N Main Ave., Newton, NC. The work consist of brick columns with aluminum storefront infill panels. Steel structure with PVC roofing system, lighting, HVAC, etc.

The building is approximately 2,095 sf.

The new walkway shall be constructed as per drawings and specifications. Drawings and specifications will be made available to all bidders at the following locations: Hickory Construction Company, 1728 9th Ave. NW, Hickory, NC; ; Office of Accent Imaging of Hickory, NC and the office of the Architecture, Winstead Architecture. Contact for Hickory Construction company is Jeff Herman, email address: jherman549@hotmail.com Phone: 828-322-9234.

Hickory Construction Company PO Box 1769 1728 9th Ave. NW (28601 Hickory, NC 28603 Phone: (828) 322-9234

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REAL ESTATE

ST. PETER'S HERITAGE PLACE APARTMENTS 3727 Old Lexington Road Winston Salem, NC 27107 A Community For Seniors 62 and older One bedroom units conveniently Located in Winston Salem.

Handicap Accessible Units and Rental Assistance Available.

For More Information Call 336-771-9028 NC Relay: 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity Managed by Community Management Corporation

CHERRY HILL APARTMENTS

A Community for Seniors

Is now accepting applications for One (1) bedroom apartments:

• Section 8 Assistance • Handicap Accessibility • Rent based on income

• Equal Housing • On-Site Laundry Facility • 24-Hour Emergency • Maintenance • Near Bus Route Apply at:

840 W. 14th Street Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Call 336-723-7524 Managed by Community Management Corp Equal Housing Opportunity

Spring/Wachovia Hill Apartments Managed by Community Management Corp.

1 Bedroom Units conveniently located in Winston Salem, 62 yrs of age or older Handicapped and/or disabled. Section 8 assistance available. Income restrictions apply. Call 336-251-1060. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mon and Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wed. Equal Housing Opportunity

EMPLOYMENT TECHNOLOGY

Enterprise Services LLC is accepting resumes for the position of Account IT Security Officer in Winston Salem, NC (Ref. #ESWINNOCA1). Provide business domain solution, process, strategy, business case and change consulting to external client at functional and senior management level, on a chargeable basis. 25% travel to various unanticipated work locations. Mail resume to Enterprise Services LLC, 5400 Legacy Drive, MS H1-2F-25, Plano, TX 75024. Resume must include Ref. #, full name, email address & mailing address. No phone calls. Must be legally authorized to work in U.S. without sponsorship. EOE.

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With Black History Month now upon us, people are celebrating the month in all types of unique ways. The clients of Friendly People That Care (FPTC) decided to show their appreciation for Black History Month by highlighting AfricanAmerican inventors.

Friendly People That Care is a company that seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals less fortunate, both physically and emotionally. The company has several group homes throughout the Triad area along with a day program that is designed to encourage growth for their clients.

According to Wendy Adams, an employee at FPTC, they like to have a Black History Month celebration each year. This year they decided to break

their clients into groups and have them research an African-American inventor along with building a replica of their invention. “We wanted them to get connected with the inventor because most times they just have a name to see,� said FPTC employee Robin McDowell. “Doing the invention actually lets them see the person’s picture and they got involved with the materials they used and understand the actual inventions.�

The four AfricanAmerican inventors celebrated were: George Franklin Grant, who invented the golf tee; Robert Flemming, who invented the euphonica guitar; George Washington Carver, who invented many things but they honored his creation of peanut butter; and Garrett Morgan, who created the traffic signal.

Each group made a

replica of their invention along with a brief history of the inventor. They were then judged by several employees to determine an overall winner. “They loved competing against each other and the secrecy of it because we kept each group’s project away from everyone else,�

McDowell continued.

Adams added, “I got so emotional I cried because just to see them before and after the project was amazing because we all learned so much.

The clients were very excited about presenting their inventors to the crowd. It was a close race between the stop light and the euphonica guitar, but in the end the team who honored Flemming and his euphonica guitar won. “I helped with the names and helped with the painting, designs and strings on the guitar,� said

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Sarah Shouse, a client at FPTC. “I had a lot of fun doing the project and I felt super when I found out we won.�

Christian Evans, another member of the winning

held a Black History Month program last Thursday,

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team, said, “It was really fun and everyone helped put it together. It took us like a week or so to finish it and I was surprised when they said we won.�

According to Adams

and McDowell, FPTC likes to involve their clients with activities and field trips frequently. They also teach their clients life skills, allowing them to become more independent.

College gains new senior adviser to the president

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GREENSBORO – Dr. Anne C. Hayes has recently been named Bennett College’s new senior adviser to the president/associate vice president for administrative services. Hayes, a native of Halifax County, Virginia, will work closely with Bennett College President Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins while also overseeing the College’s Human Resources and Public Safety departments.

Additionally, she will serve as Bennett’s Board of Trustees liaison. “We are grateful to have a person of Dr. Hayes’ expertise join the staff at Bennett College,� Dawkins said. “The fact that she brings extensive SACSCOC knowledge and has led diversity efforts is a plus. Bennett College is in the midst of aggressive fundraising and enrollment campaigns, and I am certain Dr. Hayes will be able to help us achieve success in each of those areas.�

Hayes, who recently moved to Greensboro with her husband, Johan Madson, a faculty member at Noble Academy in Greensboro, said she’s very excited to join the staff at Bennett College. “It is my honor to join the leadership of Bennett College,� Hayes said. “Bennett has such a rich history of higher education and social activism. It’s inspiring to join a college that promotes women’s leadership, civic engage-

Tax tips offered

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ASHEBORO — As tax filing season continues to build with the release of W-2s, there are several questions often asked.

Here are the Liberty Tax top 12 tips based upon those questions.

1. FILE EARLY. If you file your tax return early in the season, you’re less likely to become a victim of tax identity theft.

2. A $6,318 TAX BREAK. Every year, millions of eligible taxpayers miss out on the earned income tax credit, worth up to $6,318 this tax year.

Even if you don’t owe taxes, you may be eligible for a refund.

3. NO TAX ON CHILD SUPPORT. Child support is not considered alimony and, therefore is not taxable. Alimony, on the other hand, is considered taxable income.

4. TEACHERS CAN DEDUCT. Teachers, grades K-12, who pay out of pocket for supplies can deduct up to $250 for unreimbursed expenses.

5. JOB TIP. If you looked for a job in your current profession, you can deduct certain job search expenses.

6. KIDS AND CREDITS. Mommies and daddies who welcomed a new baby can deduct certain medical expenses. These include: breast pumps and supplies, such as nursing bras; hospital services to deliver your baby, and more.

7. UNEMPLOYED AND TAXED. If you receive unemployment compensation, you should receive Form 1099-G. Any

unemployment compensation received must be included in your income.

8. MILITARY COMBAT PAY. If you serve in a combat zone, you can choose whether to claim combat pay for the earned income credit. This decision can increase or decrease the amount of the earned income credit received. For those in the military, combat pay, the Basic Allowance for Housing, and the Basic Allowance for Subsistence are considered non-taxable income.

9. STUDENT LOAN RELIEF. You can deduct up to $2,500 in interest paid on qualified student loans. Your deduction limit decreases and phases out based on your income.

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ON-THE-JOB DEDUCTIONS. Union dues, job-related magazines and books, and clothes or uniforms that are not everyday wear may be deductible.

11. UBER DEDUCTIONS. Uber drivers are subject to self-employment taxes, but they can deduct some of out-of-pocket expenses, including mileage or actual expenses, the portion of your mobile phone bill used for business, and passenger supplies, such as mints and water.

12. COLLEGE TAX RELIEF. Payments made in the first three months of 2018 to a qualified educational institution can be used toward credit on your 2017 tax return with regard to the American Opportunity Credit, the Lifetime Learning Credit, and the Tuition & Fees Deduction.

ment and public service. I hope my background in strategic planning, accreditation, research, management and relationshipdevelopment will be of service to Bennett.�

Hayes earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental studies and religion from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and her Master of Arts degree in religious studies from the Hayes University of Colorado at Boulder. While at University of Colorado, Boulder, Hayes studied women and Islam and completed ethnographic research in Dakar, Senegal. She was a doctoral fellow at the University of Virginia, where she earned her Ph.D. in social foundations of education in 2012.

Hayes has taught a variety of classes, including religious studies, Books Behind Bars and student development at Southside Virginia Community College, the University of Colorado and at University of Virginia.

Hayes held a three-year doctoral internship with the Curry School of Education Foundation, where she assisted with board meetings, alumni engagement events, board engagement, research, donor relations, grant writing,

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Before coming to Bennett, Hayes served as dean of Institutional Effectiveness and projects at Southside Virginia Community College for over five years. During that time, she served as special assistant to the president under Dr. John J. Cavan, assisting him with special projects and representing the College at community meetings and events. She also led Southside Virginia Community College’s strategic planning, accreditation, research and reporting efforts. Throughout her work, Hayes has developed systems to collect, analyze and share data and information for the purposes of planning and decision-making.

Hayes comes to Bennett College with experience managing large-scale projects, including leadership that helped Southside Virginia Community College successfully complete their SACSCOC Fifth Year Report in 2013 and their Ten Year Reaffirmation Report in 2017. In addition, she served on the president’s cabinet and was chairwoman of the College’s Diversity and Inclusion and Strategic Planning committees.

Hayes also coordinated Southside Virginia Community College’s Campus Within Walls, an associate degree program offered at Lunenburg Correctional Center in Victoria, Virginia. During this time, Hayes built strategic partnerships to find funding sources and increase the program’s visibility.

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