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Volume 43, Number 45

A 25-page report measures how black residents are doing compared with white residents

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Each year since 1976, the National Urban League has released a report known as the “State of the Black America” to spark conversations and promote equality in economics, employment, education, health, housing, criminal justice and other

areas of concern.

Since the first report was released 41 years ago, the “State of Black America” has provided hard evidence, including complete data sets, and expert analysis statistics on how blacks compare with whites in America. While it’s always good to know where black Americans stand on the national level, last month James Perry, executive director of the Winston-Salem Urban League (WSUL), ignited the local conversation when he released his collection of data, “The State of Black WinstonSalem.”

The 25-page report has been in the works since 2015, and measures how black residents are doing compared with

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white residents in areas of health and wellness, social justice and civil rights, education equity and economic and asset equality.

During an exclusive interview with The Chronicle last week, Perry discussed the report and what it means. The Chronicle also reached out to other leaders in the community to discuss the data.

Perry said the data in the report is guided by the Urban League’s mission to uplift disadvantaged communities and improve their opportunities. Data sets in the report were compiled from several different places, including the National Urban League, U.S. Census Bureau, City of Winston-Salem, Project Impact and the

Winston-Salem Police Department.

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The data set on health focuses on several categories: uninsured rates, death rates due to disease and food i n s e c u r i t y.

The reports also show statistics on the

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‘It’s a beautiful thing’

Vendor Courtney Mack chats with Ravonda Dalton-Rann, who runs the Liberty Street Market, at the market’s reopening on Saturday.

Liberty Market reopens with urban farmers

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Liberty Street Market reopened with a variety of urban farmers from the community on Saturday, July 8.

The market consists of two shelters the city built on a lot it owns at 1591 N. Liberty St. The market originally opened in October 2014 with a variety of famers and other vendors, but closed the following year after low vendor and customer turnout. Since then, the city has rented it for various events to local churches and organizations like the Second Harvest Food Bank. Saturday marked the return to a regularly scheduled vendors market as eight local local farmers sold produce.

It’s under new management as the city has contracted with Ravonda Dalton-Rann’s R and Company, LLC, which is being paid $1,800 a month to manage the market for a six-month trial period. All revenue form vendor and rental fees go to the city.

Dalton-Rann said she’s grateful to the city and Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke, who is over the Northeast Ward, where the market resides, for the opportunity to revitalize it.

“I think the future is going to be outstanding,” said Dalton-Rann.

The new market opened with a variety of locally grown produce from the community, including corn, squash, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and collards.

Residents of the nearby Cleveland Avenue area plan to have a regular table there to sale produce from a nearby community garden they maintain. Among them was 90year-old Mattie Young, the longtime president of

Photo by Todd Luck

Sherry Leach-Speas with granddaughter Kariah Leach at their table at the Liberty Street Market on Saturday.

In the aftermath of reports that the Republican-led General Assembly did not appropriate $200,000 proposed

by Gov. Roy Cooper for the long planned Freedom Monument project to honor black contributions to North Carolina history, comes word that the state Senate actually cut funding to the N.C. African American Heritage Commission, a part of the N.C. Dept. of Resources, in effect attempting to cripple the commission going forward.

Speaking on behalf of the N.C. Legislative Black Caucus about the General Assembly’s failure to fund the Freedom Monument, planning for which began under Republican Gov. Pat McCrory at least as far back as 2015, Sen. Angela Bryant (D-Halifax), in addressing the current status of the project, revealed what Senate Republicans initially did.

“While funding for the monument was a priority for the Legislative Black Caucus, we were not successful in securing funding this cycle – instead we were relegated to fighting to continue the staffing for the African American Heritage Commission, which was cut in the Senate Budget, and restored in the House Budget, and the final conference report,” she said.

Bryant later says there

First Freedom School comes to Winston-Salem

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Students from elementary schools across the county are getting a taste of the college life this summer thanks to Wake Forest University (WFU) Anna Julia Cooper Center, several local organizations and a partnership with the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools.

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Protesters demand town hall with Burr Rev. Alvin Carlisle, president of the Winston-Salem NAACP branch, demands a town hall meeting with Sen. Richard Burr during a rally on Monday, July 10.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

For the second time in less than three weeks, hundreds of people gathered outside the local office of Sen. Richard Burr to protest the GOP health care bill.

Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate returned from recess and the protesters returned to the corner outside Burr’s office.

On Wednesday, June 28, more than 200 people gathered outside Burr’s office at 2000 West First St. to hand deliver a letter signed by N.C. NAACP President Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II. The letter demanded that the Affordable Care Act stay on the books. The day before the rally, Republican senators made the decision to delay the vote until after the July 4th holiday.

This week, on Monday, the followers of the Moral Monday Movement and other local organizations demanded a town hall meeting with Senator Burr to discuss the GOP health care bill and the impact it will have on the millions who rely on the Affordable Care Act. “We are here to be heard and to not ask, but demand, that he vote ‘No’ to this new Senate health care bill,” said

the Rev. Alvin Carlisle, president of the Winston-Salem NAACP branch.

“We will secure the largest church in Winston-Salem and hold a town hall featuring a large cardboard cutout of you if you are afraid to face the people you represent,” he said. “Too many lives are at stake. We can no longer continue to stand by idly while this extremist government continues to pass legislation that profits the rich and pushes poor people to the side.”

During the rally, Army veterans, doctors, faith leaders, mothers, fathers, and countless others voiced their frustration with the proposed health bill and Burr’s unwillingness to meet with his constituents. As more people joined the rally, members of the Winston-Salem Police Department and security from Wake Forest University, which owns the building where Burr’s office is located, made sure protesters stayed off the property.

But, that didn’t stop the diverse group of people from delivering their message.

An Army veteran from Fayetteville, Shawn McMillian, said he was proud to stand in for veterans who may not be able to. He said there are thousands currently on military missions across the world and they

Jail health provider defends care to county commissioners County also receives city request for drug court funding

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Correct Care Solutions LLC defended the medical care it provides at the Forsyth County Detention Center to commissioners ahead of the vote today to renew its contract.

Correct Care has pro-

vided medical services at the jail for eight years. Its current contract runs out at the end of August and it was the only company to bid for the service. The $13.2 million three-year contract being considered would go from Sept. 1, 2017, to Aug. 31, 2020.

It’ll be voted on during the commissioners meeting today at 2 p.m. in the Forsyth County Government Center.

Correct Care has been a source of recent controversy after two local inmates died under the company’s

Correction

The Chronicle apologizes for an error made on July 6 in the newspaper. The story, on page A1, had the headline “LOC: End gun violence, gang activity.” The story reported an incorrect quote by Willette Nash. The quote should read, “I understand the need to have peaceful, healthy communities so children can be free of stress.”

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care in May. During the county briefing last week, Commissioner Everette Witherspoon once again said he will not vote to renew the contract because of concerns about inmate care and the numerous lawsuits against the company, which provides health services to 333 local detention facilities around the country.

“As county commissioners, we have a responsibility to do something,” he said.

Bill Kissel, Correct Care’s vice president of local detention, said that he’d have the same concerns if he was a commissioner. He said Correct Care is not perfect, but does pursue perfection and quality patient care.

“Is every death looked at with a critical eye and a heavy heart? Yes, it is,”

County Commissioner Everette Witherspoon talks about his objections to Correct Care Solutions’ contract renewal during a briefing held last week.

said Kissel. “Are we the best company in the country to provide health care?

Yes, we are.”

Correct Care does a review of procedures after patient deaths and serious clinical events, he said.

However, the corrective plan from the review is not made public and is protected by attorney-client privilege, to protect the company in lawsuits that may result from those incidents.

Kissel said he has met with local activists and that Correct Care is willing to hold community meetings to address the public’s concerns, though the company can’t discuss any specific deaths for legal reasons.

The county and state are doing their own reviews of the deaths that will be made public.

With Correct Care as the sole bidder, commissioners have little choice

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deserve to know that after years of service, they can come home with access to all the aid that fellow Americans can muster.

Dr. Wesley Hsu, a neurologist at Wake Forest Baptist Health, said “Cancer patients need to worry about getting better and not crippling bills and sending their family into bankruptcy.”

While urging Burr to come to the town hall, he also demanded he meet health advocacy groups. He said he hasn’t seen any health advocacy groups who support the GOP health bill.

“Senator Burr always talks about how Washington fails to listen to North Carolinians. Well I invite them to come and talk with us,” he continued. “Nobody in North Carolina wants this health care bill.”

Attempts to reach a spokesperson for Senator Burr were unsuccessful by the time of publication. Carlisle said they demand a response on the town hall meeting by noon on Friday July 14.

“This will be a place to start a national discussion for a health care plan for all the people.” Carlisle said.

Bill Kissel, Correct Care’s vice president of local detention, listens to commissioners’ concerns at a county briefing held last week.

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but to keep them as the medical provider for now, but they can bid the service again in hopes of finding another provider in the future.

Drug Court request

Also during last week’s briefing, Commissioner Don Martin asked for more information on a letter commissioners received from City Council Member James Taylor, who is also The Chronicle’s publisher, requesting the county match $35,000 the city has allocated to re-establish adult drug court, which existed from 1996 until 2011, when its funding was cut by state legislators. The court uses a series of sanctions and incentives to address drug abuse. The funds would go to a coordinator position and incen-

tives. Judges, attorneys and drug treatment professionals plan to donate their time to the program. The nonprofit Phoenix Rising of Winston-Salem Inc. has already raised about $20,000 for the court.

Board of Commissioners Chairman Dave Plyler and Martin were interested in learning more and possibly hearing from Taylor or city staff about the effort, which they said might help with the opioid epidemic.

Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt was much more hesitant, saying the county can’t participate in everything, and that the county is already addressing the issue though programs like Stepping Up, which helps the mentally ill and substance abusers in the Detention Center.

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WSSU, stadium have new U.S. 52 interchange

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An interchange for Research Parkway is now the entrance to Winston-Salem State University and Bowman Gray Stadium from U.S. Highway 52.

Changes coming to MLK Drive, too

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Starting on Wednesday, July 12, the U.S. Highway 52 interchange for Rams Drive has permanently closed and an interchange for Research Parkway is now the entrance to Winston-Salem State University and Bowman Gray Stadium from that highway.

Those who use Martin Luther King Jr. Drive or Business 40 to get to the stadium aren’t affected. Parking lot entrances and exits at the stadium will change to accommodate the new traffic pattern.

As part of the change, the Rams Drive bridge over U.S. 52 is being removed. This will close down U.S. 52 from Interstate 40 to Business 40 from late Friday, July 21, through Sunday, July 23. Rams Drive will then be closed to through traffic during the construction of a new bridge that’s scheduled to be completed by December.

N.C. Department of Transportation Division (DOT) Engineer Pat Ivey said the new interchange will give motorists more weaving room on the highway and should relieve traffic on MLK from people driving through WSSU to get to U.S. 52.

There are even more changes ahead for MLK Drive.

There’s planned construction from summer 2018 though fall 2018 to widen it between North Liberty Street and Marshall Street. This will let it accommodate the additional traffic from the planned closing for construction of Business 40 starting in fall 2018. The N.C. DOT’s longterm plans for MLK and Eighth Street involve an extension that’ll connect it to Northwest Boulevard near Broad Street, with construction tentatively scheduled for 2027.

Group brings Liberian valedictorian to study in W-S

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Liberian Organization of the Piedmont (LOP) gave Lexanndine Taylor, who graduated top of her class at the University of Liberia, a chance to study at Wake Forest University (WFU) this summer.

Taylor, who received her accounting degree in December, is the valedictorian of the 97th graduating class of the University of Liberia with a 3.87 GPA. Taylor has been pushing herself her entire life. She entered college early and graduated when she was just 20 years old. She interned at a Liberian office of the global accounting firm Baker Tiley, where she’s now employed.

WFU provided LOP with a full scholarship for a Liberian student to attend its Summer Management Program held on its Reynolda campus from May 23 through June 29.

The “business boot camp” is designed to increase the marketability and opportunities for its participants.

The scholarship covered the nearly $10,000 tuition for the program along with on-campus housing while she was in classes. She stayed with an LOP member family between the program’s end and when she flew back to Liberia this week.

Before she left, Taylor said she learned a lot from the experience. She said the WFU program had a greater emphasis on teamwork and presentations than in her Liberian classes.

“Now I understand it’s not just about the grades; it’s more about the experience and how I can use my education to better develop myself and other people

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around me,” she said.

She said she thought Winston-Salem was a nice city and was struck by how much pride residents take in the city and its longtime business institutions like Krispy Kreme. She hopes to return to WFU for her master’s degree.

LOP President James Hunder said Liberia is still a country recovering from

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a long period of civil war that destroyed its institutions. Since the war ended in 2003, Hunder said Liberia “has been doing well but not without serious challenges,” which were complicated by an Ebola outbreak a couple years ago. He said scholarships like the one Taylor received give Liberians educational opportunities they don’t currently have in their country.

“It helps the human capacity building in Liberia,” he said.

He said WFU has given the LOP scholarships for Liberian students to participate in its programs before.

Livingstone College is providing an opportunity for two Liberian students to come there in August. Hunder said he hopes those collaborations between the LOP and area colleges and universities continue. The LOP’s future plans include building housing for Liberian students who visit Winston-Salem.

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Hundreds celebrate legacy of city’s first black neighborhood

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last weekend residents from the past and present came together to celebrate the city’s first established black community during the 24th annual Happy Hill Reunion.

The legacy of Happy Hill, or Liberia, as some still call it today, dates to the 19th century. The neighborhood just south of Old Salem was built near the AfricanAmerican community school around 1874. By the turn of the century, the neighborhood was thriving. Along with dozens of homes, several churches, a theater and even a dance hall were established in the neighborhood.

Liberia also had its own cemetery, which still stands as a historic landmark today.

Since the first celebration held at Sims Recreation Center in 1993, the annual reunion has served as a time for the community to celebrate the past and look toward the future. This year’s celebration featured free food, games and prizes for children, the Winston-Salem Fire Department Fire House, several free vendors and a talent show. “I wouldn’t miss this reunion for any-

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thing,� said City Council Member Denise “D.D.� Adams, who grew up in the neighborhood. “It feels good to come back every year and look back on the good times and look at the progress the neighborhood has made over the years,� she said.

Adams, who threw her hat in the race for the 5th Congressional District Seat earlier this year, said the neighborhood has made significant progress over the years, but there’s still work to be done in Happy Hill.

In 1950, the city built the first public housing development in Happy Hill. Since that time the old housing development has been replaced by new single-family residential living spaces, and Habitat for Humanity has built several single-family homes in the neighborhood.

After catching up with old friends, Adams mentioned that after talks with Council Member Derwin Montgomery and other council members, more singlefamily homes and upgrades to Kimberly Park could be in the near future for Happy Hill, which is located in the East Ward, which Montgomery represents. “I will never stop working in this neighborhood because this is the place that made me who I am today,� said

Members of Triple Threat, a local dance troupe, performs during the 24th annual Happy Hill Reunion last weekend.

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Adams. “This will always be home and these people are my family.� She represents the North Ward.

Robert Leak III, who spent a lot of his childhood in the neighborhood, said he felt it was his duty to come back and celebrate the legacy of Happy Hill. He also discussed the importance of educating the next generation on the rich history of the neighborhood.

While helping residents find parking spots last Saturday afternoon, Ben Piggott, who came up with the idea for the reunion more than two decades ago, said it felt good to be surrounded by family. “This is something that will live on forever because this is family,� Piggott said.

Piggott, who serves as the director at Carl H. Russell Sr. Recreation Center,

grew up in Happy Hill and started his career with the city’s recreation and parks department at Sims Recreation Center, located in the heart of the neighborhood.

During his tenure at Sims, Piggott started several programs and helped hundreds of children stay out of trouble. While looking back on the good times spent in his old neighborhood, Piggott said, “There is something special about Happy Hill. “Some great people from this city came from right here in this neighborhood, and that’s what this celebration is all about. Celebrating the generations who came up right here,� he said. “There are generations of families who grew up in Happy Hill. That’s why this celebration is so important.�

Shaw University president resigns

RALEIGH —The Shaw University Board of Trustees has announced that President Tashni-Ann Dubroy is resigning to assume the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer at Howard University.

Shaw officials thanked Dr. Dubroy for her tireless service and positioning of the university as one of Raleigh's valuable resources for higher learning and entrepreneurial development.

"This was one of the most difficult decisions of my professional life," said Dr. Dubroy. "I am honored that Shaw University’s Board of Trustees entrusted me with the opportunity to lead my alma mater. I will always be grateful to Shaw University, where I honed my leadership capabilities and expertise in my capacity as its 17th President. I envision the successes that our faculty, staff and I achieved together will continue to support Shaw’s forward motion into a strong and vibrant future. I look forward to using these treasured experiences in my new role at Howard University."

Board Chairman Dr. Joe Bell said, "We sincerely thank Dr. Dubroy for a remarkable tenure of service to Shaw University. We are proud of her energetic, inclusive and refreshing leadership and the manner in which she led our institution to surpass goals in student enrollment, fundraising and cost control. We wish her all the best in the next phase of her professional journey."

The resignation was announced on July 5.

Appointed in May 2015, Dubroy helped to revitalize campus operations, budget performance and enrollment. She is credited with the university's first enrollment increase in six years, and the closing of a $4 million fundraising gap, including $630,000 – the single largest total ever raised in an alumni event.

Dubroy's emphasis on fiscal conservatism and process optimization helped the university to develop several key campus initiatives, including the termination of the three-year salary reduction program, investments in long-deferred facility projects, and the establishment of recruitment bolstering

initiatives.

She is also responsible for the university's expanded presence in downtown Raleigh and within the Research Triangle Park corporate community. An

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Presidential Medal of Excellence by Kingsborough Community College, and she is the first recipient of the 2016 Spirit of Excellence in Higher Education award by the Movement of Youth organization.

Dubroy began her career as a research scientist at BASF, the world's largest chemical company.

She quickly ascended to the position of global technology analyst, and after two years, was appointed to serve as chemical procurement manager, where

she managed a strategic sourcing budget of $35 million.

She previously cofounded Tea and Honey Blends, a hair care company that manufactured and retailed natural hair care products, and co-owned downtown Raleigh’s Element Beauty Bar. Her entrepreneurial success has landed her on the pages of Money Magazine and B l o o m b e r g ’ s BusinessWeek.

Dr. Dubroy earned her Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry from North

Carolina State University in 2007, and holds a Masters of Business Administration from Rutgers University in New Jersey.

Shaw University, located in North Carolina’s vibrant Downtown Raleigh, is the first historically black institution of higher education in the Southern United States.

Founded in 1865 by Dr. Henry Martin Tupper, Shaw educates more than 1,800 students.

accomplished entrepreneur, Dubroy spearheaded the recent opening of the Shaw University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center in partnership with the Carolina Small Business Development Fund to expand small business development and economic empowerment throughout Raleigh.

Dubroy has received numerous honors for her bold leadership at Shaw University including the 2017 CEO of the Year by the Triangle Business Journal, the 2016

FOR 6 DAYS THIS SUMMER we won’t be the only ones electrifying the city.

Customers check out the produce at the reopening of the Liberty Street Vendors Market on Saturday.

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Cleveland Avenue Homes Association who’s known as the “Mayor of Cleveland.� Young, who grew up on a farm in South Carolina, said it felt good to get back into farming and she was glad to see the market opened again for local growers. “It’s a beautiful thing,� she said.

The Cleveland Avenue garden is a joint venture between the city, the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity and the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension. Young’s table even had eggs laid by hens

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from Bishop Todd Fulton’s Mt. Moriah Outreach Center in Kernersville.

Most of the vendors were graduates of the Cooperative Extension’s Urban Farm school.

Graduates Courtney Mack and Arthur Jackson sold produce from their own community garden. Other graduates sold produce they literally are growing in their own backyards, like Sherry Leach-Speas, Yolanda Dickerson, Michael Banner and Denise Terry. Terry, who graduated from the Farm School this year, has been selling at the Cobblestone Farmers Market on Highland Avenue and plans to start using the Dixie Classic Farmers Market.

She said she felt the Liberty Market could be a boon for the community. “I think it’s a great idea,� she said. “I’m going to try to support it as much as I can.�

Most of the urban farmers said they plan to continue setting up at the Liberty Market, but have to plan around their day jobs and when their crops are ready.

Currently, the market is planning for regular Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with plans to expand its days as farmer’s become available.

Those interested in renting the Liberty Market or being a vendor there can call Dalton-Rann at 336414-5845.

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Will the landscape of the NBA change?

People on the Street

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

This week, Chronicle sports columnist Tim Ramsey assessed the blockbuster trades of many NBA (National Basketball Association) teams at the start of the free agency on July 1. The trades seem to address Ramsey’s concerns of the “super teams” he mentioned in his column in the June 29 issue

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In this week’s column, Ramsey recalls a few of the trades that could potentially change the landscape of the NBA. For one, Winston-Salem native Chris Paul made a big move to the Houston Rockets. With these major trades, we wanted to hear what the people had to say. We went the local recreation centers to ask people their thoughts on the changes. Here’s some of what they had to say:

Question: Do you think any of the blockbuster trades this summer will change the landscape of the NBA?

Jaylin Napper: “I think Paul George to the Thunder gives them a chance to go all the way, but I still think it’s going to be hard for anyone to beat the Cavaliers and the Warriors.”

Reginald Miller: “I think the Rockets made a good move by landing Chris Paul. They needed a point guard, but I still don’t see anyone challenging the Warriors.”

Deljew Harris: “In some ways, I think it has. The NBA has really evolved over the years and I think the game is in a good place right now. With Chris Paul going to the Rockets, I think they may have what it takes to knock off the Warriors.”

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Richard Singletary: “I think it has. Jalen Rose said it best: To win a championship, you must have a superstar player on your team. I feel like everybody is trying to get a ring.”

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Ebony Stone: “I don’t really know if the trades will have any impact when the season starts. A lot of teams may look good on paper, but being on the court and playing together is totally different.”

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GOP legislature making citizens more ashamed GUEST EDITORIAL

On Wednesday afternoon [June 28], in the midst of a breathless display of legislative pettiness in Raleigh, Rep. Becky Carney of Mecklenburg County tried to get her head around what was happening in front of her.

At an N.C. House committee meeting, a Republican lawmaker wanted to take the first step toward impeaching Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, a Democrat. This despite having no state legal opinion or law enforcement agency saying Marshall had even done anything wrong.

“I don't know whether to laugh or cry,” Carney said.

We have another suggestion. North Carolinians, regardless of their political persuasion, should be outraged at the depths to which political acrimony has sunk in their state legislature. It's poisonous and it's dangerous, and it is not limited to an action against the secretary of state. But this attack is especially contemptible.

It's one that began back in February, when Republican Rep. Chris Millis of Pender County launched an investigation into whether Marshall was allowing undocumented immigrants to be notaries public. Millis says Marshall's office has licensed more than 300 non-citizens as notaries. But at least 250 of those are in the federal DACA program, which allows people brought illegally to the U.S. as children to remain in the country. State and federal laws don't require notaries to be U.S. citizens, but they are required to “reside legally in the United States.'”

Marshall, in a statement, said that every non-citizen has presented “appropriate federally-issued work authorization documentation'' and that her office has” openly communicated with the General Assembly about our process.” If Republicans thought otherwise, they could raise the issue with state attorneys or law enforcement.

If the full House approves of a resolution calling for an impeachment investigation, a committee of nine Republicans and six Democrats will decide if there's enough evidence to warrant proceedings that would remove Marshall from office.

It is, sadly, only the latest example of how Republicans have moved from mere political vitriol, from the usual sniping across the aisle, to very real attacks on people's livelihoods and careers.

Just this legislative session, Republicans have gutted the office of Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein with nonsensical budget cuts that will likely result in the firings of more than 100 attorneys and staffers.

And now this – a significant step toward impeachment proceedings without waiting for legal or law enforcement support. Don't laugh, North Carolina. Don't cry. Be ashamed at what your state legislature has become.

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Tell N.C. board to stand up to Trump’s bogus election panel To the Editor:

ing are the product of poor voter education, not purposeful fraud.

Please send a message to the State Board of Elections now [To: Kim Strach, Executive Director, State Board of Elections] that says:

You've likely heard about the request from the Trump "Commission on Election Integrity" for states to submit detailed information about voters.

Contrary to some reports, our State Board of Elections is NOT submitting any confidential information about voters, such as Social Security Numbers or birth dates.

Because of all of the pushback, the Commission's request is on pause, but the threat is still real. The President's Commission is stacked with advocates for heavy restrictions on voting, including its co-chair Kris Kobach, who believes that "millions" of voter fraud cases could have prevented Trump from winning the popular vote in 2016.

We need to send a message to our Elections Board to not let North Carolina's data be used for trumped up claims of voter fraud.

In fact, our Elections Board conducted its own audit of the 2016 election and discovered two important facts: (1) matching names on huge databases will produce many errors for example, it found that 98% of the NC voters on government databases of non-citizens are actually citizens*; and (2) most cases of improper vot-

*Don't send any sensitive information about N.C. voters, and don't send anything until legal disputes about the Commission's right to the data is resolved;

*Don't send any data unless the Commission agrees to incorporate the State Board's research verifying the legitimate status of our voters.

By state law, the N.C. Board of Elections can't totally deny access to public information about voters, but it can protect our privacy and push back against this bogus Commission.

Thank you for taking action!

Bob Hall, Executive Director Democracy North Carolina Durham

Protect voter’s privacy, security, Rep. Adams tells Elections Board To the Editor:

This request [by President Trump’s Commission on Election Integrity] poses an urgent threat to the voting rights of millions of

North Carolinians and the integrity of our election process. By partially complying with the commission’s request to handover voter’s full names, dates of birth, and partial social security numbers, the North Carolina State Board of Elections is giving legitimacy to the President’s false claims of widespread voter fraud – despite their own investigation which concluded that these claims were unsubstantiated.

Already, the Board of Elections is fielding calls from voters wanting to be removed from the voter rolls over privacy and security concerns.

If President Trump wants to protect the integrity of U.S. elections, he would reinstate the Voting Rights Act to make sure every eligible American voter is able to cast a ballot without barriers or intimidation.

I urge the Board of Elections to reconsider compromising voter’s privacy and security and refuse the commission’s request in its entirety.

U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) Charlotte

Note: Adams is calling on the North Carolina Board of Elections to protect voter’s privacy and security.

Following President Trump’s Commission on Election Integrity’s request for voter’s full names, dates of birth, and partial social security numbers, Rep. Adams sent a letter to Kim Westbrook Strach, executive director of the North Carolina Board of Elections, urging North Carolina to join a bipartisan group of states who have refused to turn this information over to the commission.

Job numbers grow while income remains flat Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist Hard to believe this past June marked the eighth year of the national economic recovery as the labor market continues to heal from the greatest recession in 80 years.

The massive economic decline triggered by a housing bust and credit market freeze caused the nation to shed hundreds of thousands of jobs monthly and the jobless rate skyrocketed above 9 percent.

Employers added a significant 220,000 jobs in June, although the jobless rate moved up slightly to 4.4 percent, simply because people on the sidelines decided to return to the labor force.

Undoubtedly we have reached virtual full employment in the country, which means everyone who wants a job, most likely is working. But the

tightening labor market is now posing a new question: Why are wages for workers in high demand not rising?

Complaints amongst hiring managers regarding a labor shortage are growing, but actual income growth has been modest at best – rising only 2.5 percent year over year.

Before the recession, incomes were expanding around 3.6 percent yearly.

However, wage growth is above the national average in jobs that require more than a high school diploma, advanced skills training or a degree –for example health care and professional services.

My first job was a summer gig at McDonald's on Akron Drive when I was 15 years old and I'll never forget the manager who gave me the opportunity to prove myself – Shelee Taylor. But today's entry level and low-skilled jobs are facing extinction from offshoring, automation and other advanced technology.

Take for example, McDonald's, Wendy's and Taco Bell all announced

the installation of 1,000 order- taking kiosks earlier this year. Sears, JCPenney, Macy's, Hobby Lobby and just about every big box retailer that you can think of are shuttering stores, laying off workers and trying to discover innovative ways to compete against online retail pressure.

America is constantly evolving and the landscape alters with each cyclical evolution, but in a capitalist society, the economy is shifting at the same time – purging companies no longer able to compete, challenging workers to sharpen skills and creating new paths of opportunities.

The best way to earn yourself a raise is to build up your professional expertise by seeking opportunities to volunteer, intern and share working knowledge. My greatest advice to college students is to work summer internships to learn how to apply all the valuable information received in the classroom.

Many adults mistakenly think internships are for college students only, but seeking ways to develop

skills through real world application should not and is not limited by age. If you crave a specific job or planning to launch a new business, then consider ways to gain exposure through an internship – your salary or business income will reflect your training, skills and experience.

Another secret to raising your income is actually not a secret at all, but largely unpracticed.

Simply find someone who may already be doing what you would like to do, and then convince them to mentor you. Most likely they will have specialized knowledge of what it may take for you to achieve success, possibly be aware of unique job opportunities for you to gain know-how and typically can make introductions to others already in the industry.

Stop waiting to receive more compensation; start earning it!

Algenon Cash is the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm.

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taken a U-turn?

Mike Walden

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When driving, U-turns can be tricky. The driver often has to turn against oncoming traffic, and, if the turn is at a light, the driver hopes the turn can be made before the light changes to red. Even if the turn is successfully made, the driver must quickly accelerate to merge into traffic. Many times illegal U-turns are made, which is dangerous because oncoming traffic doesn’t necessarily expect the turn to be attempted.

So with U-turns being complicated and sometimes treacherous, they don’t have a good reputation. In fact, the term “Uturn” generally has a negative connotation regardless of the application. So when some say North Carolina’s economy has taken a Uturn, they don’t mean it as a compliment.

The argument that North Carolina’s economy

has made a U-turn is based on analyzing a concept called per capita income.

Per capita income is simply calculated as total income in the state divided by total population. A complementary measure is per worker earnings, measured by taking total earnings from working in the state and dividing by the number of workers.

For most of the 20th century, North Carolina’s per capita income rose faster than per capita income in the nation. In 1930, North Carolina’s per capita income was only 46 percent as high as national per capita. However, in 1960 North Carolina’s per capita income had risen to 72 percent of the national per capita income, in 1970 the rate was 81 percent and in the late 1990s the rate had jumped to 93 percent.

These improvements in North Carolina’s relative per capita income reflected long-term economic changes in the state in first moving from a relatively low-skilled agrarian economy, to a skilled manufacturing economy and then to an economy with a mix of skilled manufacturing and high skilled professional

jobs.

But in the 21st century, the state’s per capita income relative to national per capita income has slid, dropping to 85 percent in 2016. A similar trend has occurred for North Carolina’s per worker earnings relative to national per worker earnings.

What’s behind this change – or U-turn as many call it? The answer comes down to the job market. In recent decades the distribution of jobs in the country has been undergoing a “hollowingout.” This means jobs have been increasing the fastest at both the top end and low end of the salary scale, and jobs have been increasing the slowest in the middle of the salary scale.

For example, since 2001 the number of highpaying jobs (defined as those in management, professional, financial and information sectors) increased 7.5 percent, the number of low-paying jobs (those in leisure and hospitality, retail trade, clerical services and other services) increased 12.5 percent, but the number of middlepaying jobs (in manufacturing, construction, edu-

cation and health care, wholesale trade and transportation) increased only 6 percent.

But in North Carolina the “hollowing-out” has been more dramatic.

Because North Carolina has been a fast-growing state, the number of highpaying jobs increased much faster since 2001 (25 percent) than in the nation.

But low-paying jobs rose even more – growing by 29 percent – and middle-paying jobs actually declined by 5 percent.

Stated another way, for every 1 percent in total job growth since 2001, the nation added 1 high-paying job and North Carolina added 2.4. However, the nation also added 0.8 middle-paying jobs while North Carolina lost 0.5 middle-paying jobs and the nation added 1.6 low-paying jobs compared to North Carolina adding 2.8 lowpaying jobs.

These differences between the country and North Carolina in the distribution of job growth have been enough to generate the U-turn in the state’s relative per capita income.

Interestingly, I found the hollowing-out of the

labor market also occurred in many North Carolina regions, including the large metros of Charlotte and the Triangle. Even though these two fast-growing regions of the state have experienced large increases in high-paying jobs (of near 40 percent) during the 21st century, they have seen even larger increases in low-paying jobs and comparatively modest gains in middle-paying jobs.

I also found several regions in North Carolina – mainly small-town and rural but also including some parts of the Triad – where job gains since 2001 have only been in low-paying occupations.

If it’s any consolation, the hollowing-out of the job market is also occurring worldwide – even China has been losing manufacturing jobs to automation.

So will the U-turn and the hollowing-out of the labor market in North Carolina continue?

Although there has been a slight rebound in manufacturing jobs since the end of

the Great Recession, most futurists think automation is the wave of the future in factories. Some even see automated production coming to the construction sector and technology replacing people in providing health care and educational services.

There are clearly enormous economic and social implications from losing the middle rungs of the job market ladder. The questions are – how do we prevent it, or if we can’t – how do with cope with it?

Are there any answers?

You decide because North Carolina may be facing them sooner than most other states!

Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University.

He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy.

Opportunity should be wide open for our youth

These are dark times in Washington.

It’s no secret Robin that President Donald Trump and his team are Kelly working overtime to turn back the clock on our rights Guest and divest from our commuColumnist nities.

If you want to know where the president stands on the welfare of the African-American community, look no further than his immoral budget. It eliminates programs that feed hungry kids, support veterans and help families buy their own homes.

Republicans are slamming the doors of opportunity for our youth. For people of color, those doors appear to be barricaded, chained and padlocked.

We must resist. We must reverse their damage and prevent them from doing it again. Let’s push forward and throw wide the doors of opportunity for all.

President Barack Obama led our recovery from the worst economic recession since the Great Depression.

Together, we saved our economy and created more than 14 million jobs, more than 10 times the number created under the previous President George W. Bush.

But today, we are seeing that jobs are being lost; wages aren’t keeping up and bills are piling up.

Tragically, my Republican colleagues’ solution is more tax credits for the super-rich.

My solution is different. It’s called the “Today’s American Dream Act” and will empower families with the security of a good job, a good education, homeownership and access to health care.

I introduced this comprehensive, 25-section bill so our young people can live the American Dream by training them for good jobs, creating more good jobs and innovating the future.

Business leaders, especially in the technology and advanced manufacturing sectors, regularly tell me that they have thousands of open jobs, but don’t have the qualified candidates.

For example, Manufacturing Renaissance Chicago reports that there are 15,000 unfilled advanced manufacturing jobs in Chicagoland; these jobs pay an average annual salary of $70,000.

My bill would help people get the training they need for good-paying jobs by investing in apprenticeships, training and re-training programs and expanded student aid for career and technical education.

Additionally, my “Community College to Career Fund Act” would partner businesses with our remarkable community colleges to develop curriculums that turn students into career-ready graduates.

If we used these programs to fill just 10 percent of Chicagoland’s open manufacturing jobs, we’d add $105 million in wages to our communities each and every year.

Filling open jobs with properly trained workers is a strong first step. We also need to create more jobs by investing in small businesses, funding local incubators and rewarding companies for expanding into new markets.

I can tell you that our young people are ready and eager to get to work. In April, I hosted my fourth annual Youth Jobs Fair. More than 300 young people came, resume in hand, looking for a job. Let’s create jobs for

them so they build the American Dream for themselves and their families.

We also need to invest in tomorrow, by investing in the science-technology-engineering-mathematic (STEM) fields.

Right now, STEM jobs are driving our economy and continue to grow. According to the Level Playing Field Institute, there will be 1.4 million new tech jobs by 2020 but 70 percent will be unfilled.

Despite the massive need for qualified computer science professionals, just a quarter of all high schools offer Advanced Placement (AP) computer science classes.

Many of these schools aren’t in African-American communities. In fact, just 13 percent of students who took the AP computer science test were AfricanAmerican or Latino.

It’s time to invest in STEM teachers so our young people – Black, White, Latino, Asian American or Native American – can innovate the future! The “Today’s American Dream Act” would provide aid to STEM teachers who are dedicated to educating the next generation of Mark Zuckerbergs.

Taken together, the “Today’s American Dream Act” will train our young people for the opportunities of today and prepare them for the possibilities of tomorrow. It’s time to pass the “Today’s American Dream Act” and throw wide the doors of opportunity.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly represents Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District. She is the former chief of staff to the Illinois State Treasurer. Follow Rep. Kelly on Twitter @RepRobinKelly.

Enjoy blueberries in July, which is Blueberry Month Lynne Mitchell

Guest Columnist

Blueberries are in season and there is no better time to enjoy blueberries than now because it is Blueberry Month! These little berries are nutrient powerhouses packed with healthful vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

Antioxidants are beneficial for health because they prevent or repair damage to cells caused by oxidation.

Blueberries are also naturally low in calories with only about 80 calories per cup and taste naturally sweet and delicious.

Blueberries are native to North America and have been around for over

10,000 years! When buying blueberries, look for berries that are firm, dry, and plump, without stems or leaves. The berries should have a silvery surface and be a deep purple or bluish-black color.

Avoid berries that are shriveled or moldy; juice stains may mean that the fruit has been bruised.

Blueberries should be refrigerated once you get them home from the store.

You can store them in the container you bought them in or a covered bowl.

Wash blueberries right before you eat them. When purchased fresh, they should last up to seven to 10 days.

Blueberries freeze well.

Simply pop them in the freezer in a resealable freezer bag. When you are ready to use them, remove the amount of berries you need, rinse them off, and

you are ready to go. If you prefer to wash the berries prior to freezing, dry them well before placing in the freezer. It is best to use frozen berries within six months. Canning is also a great option for preserving blueberries.

Blueberries are versatile and can be enjoyed at any meal and make great snacks. At breakfast, you can put blueberries on cereal or oatmeal, in pancakes, muffins, and baked goods or in a smoothie or on top of yogurt. Heat them up and they make a great topping for pancakes, French toast or waffles.

Blueberries make a great addition to salad and bowl dishes and are an unexpected, but welcome, addition to fruit salsas. As a main dish, blueberries pair nicely with fish, poultry, tofu and beef – and when made into a sauce,

they add a great pop of color. If that isn’t enough, try adding blueberries to tacos, pizza, flatbread and sandwiches. Blueberries are also tasty in desserts – need I say more than blueberry pie?

Whenever possible, try to buy blueberries in season for optimal nutrition and flavor. Check the label when you buy fresh blueberries to see where they were grown.

North Carolina is on the list of top 10 blueberry producing states nationwide, with most blueberry farms being in the southeastern part of the state.

When you buy N.C. grown blueberries, it keeps money in our state and helps the local economy.

For more information about blueberries, including growing your own berries, visit the Blueberry Council or Cooperative

Extension Service.

Lynne M. Mitchell MS, RD, LDN is Community Nutritionist with the Forsyth County Department of Public

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H e a l t h ( w w w. f o r s y t h . c c / p u b lichealth). You can reach her at 336-703-3216 (direct line) or mitchelm@forsyth.cc.

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murder rate of black and white residents.

Insurance is key because most Americans can’t afford medical costs. In Winston-Salem, black residents are almost 50 percent less likely than white residents to be insured, which translates to less healthy African-Americans and communities. When it comes to death rates due to disease, blacks have extremely high death rates in heart disease; prostate cancer; diabetes; septicemia, or blood poisoning, especially that caused by bacteria or their toxins; and nephritis, or inflammation of the kidneys, which are all treatable.

The number of black residents without insurance could be worse in the near future, especially if Republican senators get their way. Earlier this week, more than 200 people gathered outside the local office of Sen. Richard Burr to protest the GOP health care bill. If passed, even more black residents will be uninsured.

Early numbers show more than 22 million people could lose their health care coverage if the GOP health care bill is passed.

It’s no secret that access to fresh produce and healthy foods for residents in poverty stricken areas can be hard, and the numbers prove that. African-Americans in Winston-Salem are 50 percent less likely to have access to healthy food choices and five times more likely to rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

There are several programs already in place to improve the access to fresh fruits and vegetables and others are in the making. The city has waved zoning laws to make it easier to create community gardens, and just last month city officials broke ground on Hydroponics Aquaponics Urban Farming Center near Kimberly Park and Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center. Hydroponics is the process of growing fruits and vegetables without using soil. Aquaponics involves farming fish that can provide nutrients for plants to grow.

City Council Member Denise “D.D.” Adams who is running for the 5th Congressional District Seat, pushed for the partnership with H.O.P.E (Helping Our People Eat) to build the new facility that will provide meals and produce for families in need and offer classes on urban farming.

“North Carolina is one of the top states in the nation for food disparities. We have a lot of great organizations that work on this initiative, but you have to know that’s not enough,” said Adams. “We have to start showing our community how to fish for themselves, and that’s what Hydroponics-Aquaponics will do.”

Perry said while urban farming is a great idea for the community, the community shouldn’t let grocery stores off the hook so easily. He said, “East Winston is an amazing community and there is no reason to not want to be of service to this community.

“I think the innovative ideas are great, but I don’t think we should give up on the idea that we can get more than two grocery stores in that community.”

Another important factor when discussing health and wellness in the AfricanAmerican community is murder. In Winston-Salem, black residents are five times more likely to die from homicide than white residents. Dr. Kimya N. Dennis, a sociologist and criminologist who heads the criminal studies program at Salem College, and is an expert in mental health and suicide, said although most people in the black community don’t consider murder as mental health issue, it’s

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is no connection between “the funding for the Civil War Center in Fayetteville [which the conference report shows a $5 million appropriation for – 25 times the $200,000 for the Freedom Monument that was not appropriated] and the African American Freedom Monument.”

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families around five essential components: highquality academic enrichment, parent and family involvement, social action and civic engagement, intergenerational servant leadership development and nutrition, health and mental health.

Parker-Moore said, after breaking the ice with the students the first few days, now students are coming in ready to learn.

“You can see the excitement on their faces when they walk in the door. They’re excited about reading, and I feel confident that excitement will carry over into the school year,” she said. “A lot of these students have

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“The Number One cause of death for black men between the ages of 15-35 is homicide, and the work I do addresses how some of these homicides are linked to suicide and what it means when someone continuously puts themselves in situations in which they might die. That’s a form of suicide,” Dennis said.

Dennis said over the past decade, there has been more research done at the national level on the connection between black violence and mental health. She said it’s a common belief that black people don’t kill themselves, but suicide impacts us all.

Dennis mentioned people who believe they are dying for a larger cause can be considered suicidal as well. According to Dennis, the form of suicide is called auditor suicide. As an example, Dennis mentioned gangs, and others who are involved in street violence.

“We can think of many examples in black communities where people are feeling pain mentally and emotionally and they go into situations where they’re trying to cry out and the way they cry out can also be a way to hide what’s going on in the inside,” she continued. “Mental health is not about being a bad person. Homicide doesn’t always have to be about being a bad person. There can be deeper issues going on.”

Social Justice & Civil Rights

In 2016, the WSUL partnered with several organizations, nonprofits, and the Winston-Salem Police Department to host a series of Black & Blue Town Halls designed to cultivate the relationship between police and the community.

During the series of town halls, many black residents complained about the number of arrests during traffic stops for nonv i o l e n t offenses related to improper documentation.

Despite only making up 34 percent of the total population of Winston-Salem in 2015, black residents accounted for 48 percent of all traffic arrests. In the data set, any time an individual received a citation or ticket, a data point for “arrest” was recorded.

When looking at the data set provided by the WSPD 2015 Annual Statistical Report, it is also important to note that figures do not note the total number of arrests for one individual. An individual may be arrested for more than one matter during an incident. For example, an individual can be arrested for speeding and having expired registration, which could result in two data points.

While admitting the data was imperfect, Perry raised questions about the police departments patrol assignments. He also said some cases, especially for traffic violations for improper documentation, could equate to “criminalizing poverty.”

He said, “We believe if we drill down where these arrests happen, we bet we will find that the majority happen in lowincome communities, and a lot of times they’re trying to make the decision about whether they pay for groceries or get a new registration for their vehicle.”

Effrainguan Muhammad, local leader of the Nation of Islam, said while there is a need for a police presence in the community, it is equally important for community members to take care of their neighborhood as well. Earlier this month, Muhammad and other members of the

tively broad support from the Fayetteville local government and community,” Bryant added.

According to the Winston-Salem-based primary fundraiser for the Civil War Center, of the approximately $27 million raised for its construction, funding came from Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and now $5 million from state government.

About $7 million of the total comes from private funds.

never been on a college campus before, so that’s very important as well. It gives them a chance to experience what college is like and hopefully that will inspire them to work toward making it back in the future.”

Each morning students and instructors, college students from WFU, Salem College and WinstonSalem State University, shake off the morning rust by participating in a Kenyan tradition called “harambee,” which means “all pull together” in Swahili. During harambee, students get to share interesting facts about themselves and classmates, sing popular songs infused with motivational chants, and practice the latest dance moves.

“We need to develop a similar constituency of support for the African American Freedom Monument and secure the needed funding in the upcoming short session [which according to published reports may be August and September],” Bryant said.

“The Legislative Black Caucus will continue to focus on the Freedom Monument project as a priority, including an update on all efforts – design, fundraising, advisory

After the morning welcome, students split into groups, and a day filled with learning, fun, and excitement begins.

Throughout the sixweek program, special guests are expected to stop by and read to students.

Some of the local and national leaders expected to make special appearances at the Anna Julia Cooper Center Freedom School are: WFU Provost Rogan Kersh, WinstonSalem Urban League CEO James Perry, N.C. NAACP President Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, and Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza.

After showing off her dance moves during harambe on Monday, July 3, Harmony Perez, a student at Moore Magnet

Local Organizing Committee hit the streets and called for an end to gun violence and a gang truce.

“It’s definitely two-fold. The police have a responsibility but we have a responsibility to make our community a safe and decent place,” said Muhammad. “If we make our communities safe, there is no need for a police presence.”

After hearing the arrest numbers for black residents, Muhammad also discussed the connection with poverty. He echoed Perry’s sentiments on the criminalization of poverty. He said in some cases the police force is being used as a revenue collection company.

He said, “A lot of times poor people don’t have the means to afford registration and insurance, so they have to take a change to survive.”

Education Equity

According to Perry, the data collected from Project Impact on educational attainment is the most frustrating. During the 2015-2016 school year, only 27 percent of African-American third-graders in the local school district were reading at grade level compared with 68 percent of their white counterparts.

High school scores aren’t much better.

Thirty-one percent of black students passed the English II exam while 67 percent of white students passed.

Only 27 percent of black third-graders in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools performed math at grade level, and only 21 percent black high-schoolers achieved Math I proficiency. Meanwhile, 70 percent of white third-graders and 65 percent of white high school students passed state testing requirements.

In his report, Perry wrote, “Financial supplementation is an essential step to bridging the education attainment gap.”

Although he admits he has not sat down with Superintendent Beverly Emory or members of the school board, Perry said the local school system has a history of paying more benefits to middle- and upper-income students, while schools with high poverty rates suffer.

In 2015, the federal government informed Emory that 11 schools in the district needed to adopt reform models. The schools – Cook, Ashley, Easton, Forest Park, Petree and Kimberly Park elementary schools; Mineral Springs Middle School, Philo-Hill Magnet School; Carver and Kennedy high schools and WinstonSalem Preparatory Academy – all have a majority minority populations.

“We need to fundamentally transform the public-school system and how it provides for all students but especially African-American students. And if we don’t, we’re in for an absolute tail spin,” said Perry. “There are a lot of numbers in this report that are shocking and scary, but that is the scariest. We are one of many voices on this issue. This is a real wake up call for this community.”

Rhonda Mays, longtime educator in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district and president of the Forsyth County Association of Educators, said, under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), teachers will have more flexibility when it comes to measuring student achievement and growth. Under ESSA, states are required to hold schools accountable for student achievement, and include broader measure for student performance efforts and efforts of the Department of Cultural Resources,” Bryant continued.

“We do need to move it forward.”

Michelle Lanier, director of the N.C. African American Heritage Commission, was not available for comment, but a spokesperson for the commission confirmed that without the $200,000 appropriation from the legislature, the planning and design for the project cannot go forward. And,

beyond test scores She said, “The bottom line is some people don’t test well. I’m excited about the opportunity that ESSA is going provide for our students and educators because we can access students from different avenues and compile that information instead of relying on one data point in time.”

When discussing the future of the struggling schools in the local school district, Mays said the transformation isn’t going to happen overnight. She said it’s time the school system gets back to the basics: supporting teachers and students.

“We’re dealing with human beings; we’re not dealing with computers. Before children can learn, other needs must be met. It’s going to take time.”

Economic & Asset Equality

When taking a closer look at the financial status, black residents have struggled to achieve the same level of opportunity as white residents in Forsyth County.

In 2016, for every dollar earned by white residents, black residents only earned 62 cents. Black residents did see major improvements in unemployment rates. In 2015, the unemployment rate for black residents was 18.9 percent. WSUL reported a 12.3 unemployment rate for black residents in 2016, compared with 4.3 percent in 2015 and 6.3 percent for white residents.

While looking over the numbers, Perry said he hopes the data on income and unemployment helps communicate the struggle to those who otherwise wouldn’t understand some of the challenges black residents face.

“If we have a significant portion of the population that goes to the grocery store and fills the cart with everything they need, but they can only afford to buy 62 percent of the things they need, then that’s a real problem,” Perry said.

On the challenge of jobs in the black community, Perry said the fact that the job market in Winston-Salem isn’t what it was 20 years ago is a major concern for residents, both blacks and whites. He said while city officials and organizations like the WSUL are working to bring new job opportunities to the area, it will be a “process” to make sure there are enough jobs.

The numbers for homeownership is more bad news for the black community.

Data collected from the city’s analysis of impediments to fair housing choice, only 1 out of every 3 black households – or 33 percent – owned their residence in 2015, while nearly 65 percent of white households owned their residence.

The full “State of Black WinstonSalem” report is expected to be made public in the coming weeks. After discussing the report at the WSUL headquarters, Perry said he hopes the data opens people’s minds who may not relate to the plight of black residents in WinstonSalem.

“The reason why this is important because everyone should want a healthy Winston-Salem and a healthy Forsyth County. I’m not sure everyone gets what that struggle is like,” continued Perry.

“The thing that we hope happens here is that these data points will help us communicate that message to someone who may not understand.”

according to the spokesperson, there is no plan B for private funding.

Thus far, neither House Speaker Tim Moore or Senate President Pro-tem Phil Berger have responded to inquiries as to why the Freedom Monument was not funded in the final conference report.

“This was negotiated after the full [committee] chairs finished all the budget work that was asked of us,” said Rep. Donny Lambeth (RForsyth), one of the budget

committee members.

“I’m troubled that Republican legislative leaders neglected to fund an African American heritage monument on State Capitol grounds,” Gov. Cooper said in a statement.

“My Republican colleagues have once again decided to ignore the history of the people they serve.

I hope that we are able to find common ground to fund a project that is long overdue,” Sen. Paul Lowe (D-Forsyth) added.

Students at the Anna Julia Cooper Center Freedom School prepare for another day of excitement at the summer program designed to make reading and learning fun.

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School, said she has enjoyed many of the books she has read since starting the program. Although her

favorite subject is math, Harmony said she is now more excited about reading.

“Math is still my favorite subject, but I enjoy reading, too.”

SPORTSWEEK

Timothy Ramsey

Sports Columnist

Will top dogs in the NBA remain on top?

About a month ago, I wrote a column about the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers dominance over the NBA and how it would change sooner than later. Since the conclusion of the NBA finals on June 12 and the NBA draft now over, the landscape of the NBA going into next season seems to have changed dramatically.

Everyone expected there to be some big moves at the start of free agency on July 1, but no one expected so many big moves from teams to try and catch the Warriors and the Cavaliers in the Eastern and Western conferences.

For starters, the Boston Celtics, who already had a nice core, were gifted with the Number One pick in the draft due to savvy moves made by their general manager Danny Ainge. They were able to trade that pick to acquire an additional first-round pick next year and drafted highly touted Duke freshman Jayson Tatum.

In free agency they were able to pick up small forward Gordon Hayward, who will add additional scoring power playing alongside Isaiah Thomas.

The Celtics made it all the way to the Eastern Conference finals last season, losing to the Cavaliers.

With the addition of Tatum and Hayward, the gap between the two teams closes drastically. Are they better than the Cavaliers top to bottom? No, but in a seven-game series, anything can happen. They were the Number One seed heading into the playoffs last year and just got a lot better.

Even though they may be a few years away from really competing in the East, the Philadelphia 76ers have finally seen the process come to fruition.

By acquiring Number One overall pick Markell Fultz out of the University of Washington and putting him together with last year’s overall Number One Ben Simmons and big man Joel Embid, the 76ers will make some noise in the East. They also signed three-point sharp shooter J.J. Redick to provide some veteran leadership along with clutch shooting.

The Celtics and the Cavs seem to still be at the head of the class in the Eastern Conference but the Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors, who made no significant moves, still loom as a threat. Even though the Bucks did not make any major moves, they have a young core that looks to make a leap this season.

The Western conference saw an influx of superstars from the east like Jimmy Butler, traded from Chicago to Minnesota and Paul George, traded from Indiana to Oklahoma City. The west was already the superior conference but now it is even more difficult.

Minnesota may be the most intriguing team out west this upcoming season.

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Vic Johnson Golf Clinic celebrates 20th year

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The name Vic Johnson and the game of golf has been synonymous in the city of Winston-Salem for a long time. On Friday, July 7, the Vic Johnson Junior Golf Clinic just wrapped up its 20th year with anaward ceremony at the Reynolds Park Golf Course.

The ceremony was put together to highlight the accomplishments the children have made over the

summer. There was a motivational speech given by Sam Puryear, former head golf coach at Queens College. He told the students the importance of a good education along with the good things golf has done for him over the years.

“I wanted them to know that dreams come true,” said Puryear. “At the end of the day, regardless of what you do or don't have at home or regardless how active your parents are or are not, you can be success-

ful.”

“Without golf, I wouldn't be where I am today,” he continued. “From all the places I have been, to the people I have met, to the things I have seen, they all involve golf. I have been knowing Mr. Johnson my whole life, and we had the opportunity to forge a really close relationship.”

Puryear says he used to always speak with Johnson about bringing in more young minority children

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Sam Puryear delivered an inspirational message to the young people at the Vic Johnson clinic's award ceremony.

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The Razorbacks were able to force four turnovers in their game against the Jaguars on Saturday afternoon.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Football is the most popular sport in America right now. Fans cannot get enough of football even during the NFL off season. For your summertime football fix, the WinstonSalem Jaguars are a local semi-pro team. On Saturday, July 8, they faced off against the Carolina Razorbacks out of Lexington.

The game was a defensive battle that went into overtime with the score 0-0. In the final minutes of the overtime period, the Razorbacks were finally able to sustain a drive and score the winning touchdown when running back I'tik Barnes ran it in from inside the 10 yard line to win the game 6-0.

The Jaguars play in the Carolina's Elite Football Alliance. They currently hold a 1-2 record in the league. Their record does not

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accurately depict how good the team really is since they recently lost their starting quarterback who signed a contract to play football overseas.

To start the game, the Jaguars attempted to establish themselves with the running game with no luck. As the drive looked to stall, quarterback Calvin Peebles flung a deep ball See Team on B2

Forsyth Country Day hires new girls’ basketball coach

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Basketball has been a way of life for Monty Gray as far back as he can remember. He has made a name for himself in the coaching realm over the last 20 years. His new venture as the new girls’ head coach at Forsyth Country Day (FCD) is the next step along his journey.

Along with being the new girls coach at FCD, he will maintain his position as assistant principal at Lexington Middle School.

He says he is excited about

his new coaching job especially after taking a year off

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from the game when he stepped down as Glenn head coach last year.

“I am very excited and I know it definitely will be a challenge for me but I'm looking forward to it,” he said. “My job as assistant

principal is the priority because that is a calling for me. I still have the itch for coaching after all these years, so this is kind of a scratch for that itch.”

He says he does not foresee any complications with handling both positions. For him he says staying committed and keeping things in perspective will allow him to excel at both jobs.

“The distance between the schools is a little concern but my commitment is to Lexington schools and in the afternoons I will be able to come over and be with

the team and carry out duties as head coach there as well,” said Gray.

Gray said he started out at Mt. Tabor under the “School of Muse” with head coach Andy Muse.

He says Muse gave him the opportunity to make decisions whether good or bad and learn from them.

After leaving Mt. Tabor, he landed at Reynolds as the girls’ head coach.

At that time Reynolds was coming off of a winless season in 2006-07. In a short amount of time he was able to turn the entire program around

going 25-4 in his third year.

“It was an opportunity to go over there and show that I could coach,” said Gray. “It was a challenging situation and the team had not done well before, and I like challenges. I don’t like comfort zones; I prefer to be pushed. I think if you get comfortable, then you get stagnant and then there is no progress.”

He says once he arrived at Glenn High School, he was up for a different challenge as he was coaching the boys team. He credits See Coach on B2

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Vic Johnson presents the Sam Puryear award to DeMarcus Mashack during the awards ceremony.

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into the game of golf. He says showing the game to the younger demographic is paramount to expand the game. He thinks that half of the battle is just exposing the children to the game.

For Puryear, he says he stepped down from his position as coach at

Queens College because he wants to impact the community more. He says he enjoyed his time in Charlotte coaching but feels there are more fruitful opportunities out there.

Following Puryear's message, Johnson gave out the Sam Puryear Award to DeMarcus Mashack as the top golfer at the clinic.

Mashack says he was very happy to win the award, especially with all the stu-

dents who attended the clinic.

“I really want to thank all the coaches for all they have done for me,” he said.

“I would not have been able to get to this point without them.”

Johnson says he really enjoys introducing the game of golf to young people for the first time. He says golf has been really good to him over the years and hopes it can do the

Jaguar wide receiver James Summers, No. 3 in yellow, goes up for a leaping grab as the defender attempts to knock it down.

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to the sidelines that was hauled in by James Summers.

The drive continued inside the five but on first and goal Peebles fumbled the ball, giving the Razorbacks possession.

The Jaguar drive took up most of the first quarter. The Razorbacks took over with their backs on their own goal line. They had a nice drive going before they also fumbled the ball giving it back to the Jags. For the remainder of the half, neither team could muster any offensive stability and the half ended with a 0-0 tie.

“Coming into the game, I knew that they were really good in their secondary, so I knew passing the ball was going to be tough,” said Razorback head coach Steven Berrier. “I was trying to overcompensate and force the run, and that's where I kind of failed my team.”

“The disruption of the d-line up front putting pressure on the quarterback as a unit helped a great deal,” said Jaguars defensive lineman Monty Hughley. “When you put that pressure on him, he couldn't really do anything.”

The third quarter was a mirror image of the first half as neither team was able to sustain any momentum. The defenses stepped up tremendously when either side

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Brad Craddock, principal of Glenn, for giving him the chance to coach and teach.

Craddock also helped prepare Gray for his career in administration while at Glenn.

Gray says he really enjoys coaching either boys or girls because they both present different challenges. He says his experience coaching both sexes has helped him throughout his career.

“Boys have egos and girls have attitudes,” Gray said of the biggest differences between coaching boys and girls.

“Boys think they already know what to do and on the girls side, being married helped me coach girls. You have to be sensitive and understand things can be emotional sometimes.”

For Gray, he says when you have a plan and you have been successful with it, you don’t change it when talking about his expectations at FCD. He says he will adjust his plan to fit his players but the core values remain the same. He said as long as they are committed to working, everything else will work itself out.

“You have to have attainable goals that

Every student that participated in the clinic received a trophy.

same for many of the young people in his clinic.

“I've been very happy because I want people to know that we [AfricanAmericans] can do more than just play basketball and football,” Johnson said. “If you don't have a golf course and you don't have much money, golf is going to be hard, so I figured as someone who knows the game like I do

do with the people we meet and the contacts we develop.”

Johnson says after 20 years he is not sure how much longer he will continue to hold the clinic. He says his wife recently had surgery and he wants to make sure she is OK to continue with him because of her contributions to the camp.

Two Jaguar defenders take down the Razorback running back.

looked to gain any momentum.

As the fourth quarter began both sides played with a sense of desperation as time was winding down on scoring opportunities. In the middle of the quarter, the Razorbacks seemed to score on a pass and catch but the play was brought back due to a penalty keeping the game tied. Unfortunately for the Razorbacks, they were intercepted on the next play.

The Jags could not fair any better on their next possession as they also turned the ball over, throwing yet another interception. Late in the quarter, the Razorbacks were forced to punt but the punt was muffed, giving the Jags great field position. Even with the short field, the Jags were not able to punch it in.

Just as time was running out, the Jags had one more chance to win the game before overtime. Lady luck was not on their side once again as they threw another interception. This interception was returned for the apparent winning score but an illegal block in the back saved the Jags, sending the game into overtime.

The Jags got the ball first and could do nothing with it going three and out. The Razorbacks, seeing this as their last chance, put together their best drive of the night.

Sticking to a mixture of short passes and inside runs, they finally cracked the scoreboard late, giving them the victo-

are realistic that you can reach in any type of profession,” he said. “I am not exactly sure what the makeup of the team is but what I do know is that I am coming through the door 100 percent committed.

Good things happen when people work hard.”

Gray says he knows it will take a little time to build the program to where he wants it. He says running the middle school teams along with the varsity squad will allow him to build his program from the bottom up.

“Being able to coach the middle school team is the most intriguing part for me because I will be able to go in at the lower level and put that foundation down and have coaches in place that understand my philosophy,” he said. “By the time those girls hit 10th, 11th and 12th grade, you will be able to see the benefits of my work.”

Gray says he wants to promote FCD all over Winston-Salem and change the stigma the school has. He said it’s a great place for academics and athletics. As a local home grown product of the city he says one of his goals is to change the perceived culture of the school as well.

could show them and they could benefit from it.”

“You have to start kids at a very young age for them to enjoy a sport and to stay in it,” Johnson said.

“I played the sport because when I was a kid I did a lot of caddying and saw people with nice cars and other things. When I got older, I saw no reason that my children could not have that, also. Athletics has a lot to

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The Timberwolves already had young stars in Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns. With the addition of Jimmy Butler, who not only brings offensive potency but is also a great wing defender, the Wolves will try and fight for a top four playoff spot in the west.

Paul George is now the tag team partner for Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City.

Westbrook averaged a triple double last season but now has someone to share the load. Westbrook will need to learn to play well with another superstar as his troubles with Kevin Durant were well documented over the years.

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ry.

“I went back to what had got us to the point of our two-game winning streak,” said Berrier. “Our passing attack is what helped get us there, so my guys kept telling me to go back to what got us here, so I just basically took them off the chain and let them do what they do and they made it happen. I am very proud of them.”

Summers was disappointed with the result and the performance of the team’s offense. He says he knows they are a better team that what they displayed on the field Saturday afternoon.

“Both teams played well but I think we could have definitely played better,” said Summers. “We really killed ourselves by not doing our assignments and not running the routes we are supposed to. It’s the small things, and eventually the small things will get you.”

Berrier was very pleased with the performance of his defense. He said they really carried them in the victory.

He says having quality veterans on the team really set a nice tone for the younger guys.

For Hughley and Summers, they think once the quarterback situation gets worked out their team will be back on track. Summers says they need to go back to the drawing board and hash things out in time for their next game For more information on the Jaguars, email James Summers at summersjamesjr1987@gmail.com..

George alone is not enough to get the Thunder over the hump but its a step in the right direction.

The Houston Rockets were able to pluck star point guard and WinstonSalem native Chris Paul from the Clippers in a monumental trade. Paul, along with last year’s MVP runner up James Harden, makes the Rockets a very interesting team.

The Rockets were one of the most potent teams in the league offensively, but Paul and Harden play the same position, so sacrifices will have to be made by both parties in order to make it work. With both, searching for their first championship wins, not stats, will be top priority, in my opinion.

The San Antonio Spurs

and Los Angeles Clippers still look to make some noise out West, but have not done enough to overtake the champion Warriors, in my estimation.

The gap has slimmed between the top teams in both conferences, and next year’s NBA Finals may not be a foregone conclusion, as many have said.

This upcoming year could bring a total surprise team that comes from obscurity, but the fact that there is a debate about who will face off in the finals is a win for fans.

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Phi Beta Sigma awards $2,000 in scholarships to local students

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SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. held a scholarship awards presentation and reception in honor of Distinguish Service Chapter member Darryl A. Prince Sr. The Distinguished Service Chapter is the highest honor bestowed on a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. The presentation and reception was held at the Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center, 1922 South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Of the 25 applicants, the scholarship committee selected three young men as the 2017 Honorable Darryl A. Prince Scholarship recipients, who were honored on Saturday, June 10. *Nathan Kahlil Wesley, a senior at Mount Tabor High School, graduated with a 3.89 GPA. He will be attending North Carolina Central University, where he will

major in political science.

His career objective is to attend law school and to become a lawyer so that he can have a positive impact on the lives of others in his community. Nathan Kahlil is the son of Shumaleita Wesley. *Jaylen Maxwell Bailey, a senior at East Forsyth High School, graduated with a 4.04 GPA. He will be attending North Carolina State University, where he will major in business administration.

His future goal is to be named amongst the greatest pioneers of the fashion and apparel industry.

Jaylen Maxwell is the son of Jay and Aliza DiggsBailey.

*Jai Perrie Black, a senior at East Forsyth High School, graduated with a 4.69 GPA. He will be attending Clemson University, where he will major in sports communication and minor in marketing. His future plans are to obtain a doctoral degree and work for a professional

sports team or university as a marketing director. Jai Perrie is the son of Dr. Perrin and Sophia Black.

The scholarship committee consists of members Antonio McCoy, chairman; Daniel Crudup; LeRoy Fullwood; Montinique Cager; Reginald McCaskill; and Darryl Prince.

Scholarship is one of the three guiding principles of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. The opportunity to enhance one’s future through educational opportunities is a requirement of all chapters. The scholarship component is designed to help Phi Beta Sigma chapters grow its impact in the area of assisting (preferably) AfricanAmerican men to cover the cost of education at both the high school and college levels through the awarding of scholarships at both levels.

This year, over 25 applications were received from highly qualified and well-deserving students.

The qualifications to apply

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Scholarship recipients and Delta Sigma Chapter members are shown left to right: Jaylen Bailey, Darryl Prince, Nathan Wesley, Jai Black and Daniel Crudup, president. included a minimum 2.5 Phi Beta Sigma Charles I. Brown, wanted GPA, acceptance into a Fraternity was founded at to organize a Greek letter four-year college or univer- Howard University in fraternity that would truly sity, three letters of recom- Washington, D.C., January exemplify the ideals of mendation, and an essay 9, 1914, by three young brotherhood, scholarship, highlighting academic African-American male and service. This deep achievements, extracurric- students. The Founders, conviction was mirrored in ular and community Honorable A. Langston the Fraternity’s motto, involvement, and academic Taylor, Honorable Leonard “Culture for Service and and professional goals.

F. Morse, and Honorable Service for Humanity”.

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TA K E YOU R S E L F OU T T O T H E

BALLGAME vs. S a l e m R e d S ox JULY 20 // 7 PM - Thirsty Thursday $1 Beer special presented by Lowes Foods, $6 Ice cream sundaes

JULY 21 // 7 PM - Post-game Fireworks, Mother Son Date Night, Star Wars Night Post-game Fireworks, Call (336) 714-6873 for special Mother Son Date Night offer, Fill the Stands with Cans Night - Bring canned goods!

JULY 22 // 6:30 PM - Post-game Fireworks, Food Trucks Post-game Fireworks, Come enjoy food trucks throughout the ballpark! Including: Baguettaboutit, Cut Bait Cafe, Bandito Burrito and Hickory Tree!

JULY 23 // 2 PM - Family Sunday Pre-game Autographs, $1 Hot dogs all game and $1 sodas through the first inning!

Thomas Davis, linebacker No. 58 of the Carolina Panthers, will speak at Big Brothers Big Sisters Services’ 40th anniversary celebration.

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Carolina Panthers’ Thomas Davis to speak at An Evening of Magic SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Thomas Davis, linebacker No. 58 of the Carolina Panthers, will be in Winston-Salem today.

Thursday, July 13, from 79 p.m. as keynote speaker for An Evening of Magic to celebrate Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Services’ 40th anniversary at Bridger Field House at BB&T Field.

Davis, the 2014 Walter Payton Man of the Year, is the only player in NFL history to return from three ACL surgeries on the same knee. He also started the Defending Dreams Foundation, which distributes gifts to Charlotte, Greenville, S.C., and Shellman, Georgia, children during the holiday season and also provides an annual bookbag drive, youth leadership academy, Thanksgiving dinner and football camp.

In addition to Davis, David Calhoun Magic will amaze and delight guests at An Evening of Magic, the BBBS Services’ Big Magic Giving Society will be relaunched, and WXII-12's Wanda Starke will be honored. She is a three-time Big Sister who has supported the agency for 25 years.

Tickets are available at AnEveningofMagic.Kinter a.org or by calling 336724-7993.

About Big Brother Big Sisters

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life.

As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported oneto-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

By locally partnering with parents/guardians, schools, corporations and others in the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs children (Littles) with screened volunteer mentors (Bigs) and monitors and supports them in one-to-one mentoring matches throughout their course.

The organization holds itself accountable for children in the program to achieve measurable outcomes, such as higher aspirations; greater confidence and better relationships; educational success; and avoidance of delinquency and other risky behaviors.

Big Brother Big Sisters Services Inc. serves Forsyth and Davie Counties, working with more than 700 children each year.

Learn how to positively impact a child’s life, donate or volunteer at www.bbbsnc.org.

VISIT WSDASH.COM OR CALL 336.714.2287 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS.

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Critical Red Cross blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now and help save lives. Blood donations have fallen short of expectations for the past two months, resulting in about 61,000 fewer donations than needed and causing a significant draw down of the Red Cross blood supply. The shortfall is the equivalent of the Red Cross not collecting any blood donations for more than four days. To schedule an appointment to donate, use the free Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). The Red Cross has added more than 25,000 additional appointment slots at donation centers and community blood drives across the country over the next few weeks to accommodate more donors.

Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire are encouraged to help reduce the time it takes to donate.

Forsyth Technical Community College earns major safety milestone award North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has awarded Forsyth Tech its second Million Hour Safety award.

NCDOL gives Million Hour awards to public and private industries that demonstrate 1 million safe employee work hours, or multiples thereof, with no cases of injury or illness involving cases with days away from work. Subsequent awards are given for each additional 1 million-employee hours with no injuries or illnesses. This is the second year Forsyth Tech has received this prestigious award. Forsyth Tech is the fifth largest community college in North Carolina and serves more than 35,000 students with approximately 1,500 full and part-time faculty and staff.

Piedmont Wind Symphony Moves to New Downtown Office The Piedmont Wind Symphony has moved to a new downtown office at 305 W 4th St., Unit 1B, in the Chatham Building. The new location has PWS neighboring fellow arts nonprofits a/perture and RiverRun International Film Festival. The move comes after almost 27 years of having an office inside PWS founder Rob Simon’s store, Windsor Jewelers.

“We are so grateful for the office space that Rob has donated to PWS over the years,” said Music Director Matthew Troy. “We are thrilled to have our own space in the heart of the ‘City of the Arts’ as we continue to grow. We look forward to new opportunities that could develop from our move to a more visible space.”

2017 Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award Forsyth County Emergency Medical Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline ® EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication. Agencies that receive the Mission: Lifeline Gold award have demonstrated at least 75 percent compliance for each required achievement measure for two years.

Town of North Wilkesboro and Wake Forest Baptist announce lease agreement Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center welcomed Wilkes Medical Center into its family of hospitals recently as the Board of Commissioners of the Town of North Wilkesboro and Wake Forest Baptist leaders officially completed the due diligence period and agreed on a long-term lease of Wilkes Medical Center

by Wake Forest Baptist. Under the terms of the initial 30-year lease agreement, Wake Forest Baptist will invest $238 million during that time in support of Wilkes Medical Center, the Town of North Wilkesboro, the Wilkes community, and patients served in the region. Wake Forest Baptist leaders announced in May that Wilkes Regional Medical Center’s name would change to Wake Forest Baptist Health – Wilkes Medical Center. The new name was decided by a survey of more than 730 Wilkes Medical Center employees. It aligns with the names of the other hospitals in the Wake Forest Baptist network.

New website to publish commentary about NC public policy issues Carolina Commentary, a not-for-profit platform established for the purpose of commenting on North Carolina public policy issues, launched with a commentary about the deportation of the undocumented parents of American born children. This and other commentaries can be found at carolinacommentary.com. Writers for the site hope to contribute to more fact-based dialogue, less polarization and more in-depth awareness of issues that affect North Carolinians. The site was the brainchild of Virgil Smith who spent 10 years as publisher of the Asheville Citizen-Times and retired in 2015 as a corporate HR executive with the Gannett Company.

Smith currently serves on the board of directors for the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, which is based in Winston-Salem. Readers are invited to join the discussion. For more information, contact Virgil Smith, 828 230-8230 or commentary@carolinacommetary.com

Chief justice proclaims July as Juror Appreciation Month Chief Justice Mark Martin has proclaimed the month of July as the first annual Juror Appreciation Month in the state of North Carolina. In a ceremonial proclamation signed by Chief Justice Martin, Juror Appreciation Month is being established “to recognize the importance of jury service to the community.” The Sixth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution and Article I, Section 24, of the N. C. Constitution provide a person charged with a crime the right to a trial by a jury. Most North Carolina citizens usually come into contact with the Judicial Branch through jury service. Juror Appreciation Month is an opportunity to educate the public and to help raise awareness of the importance of jury service, while extending a small token of thanks to the many citizens who devote their time to the Judicial Branch and our system of justice.

This is the first statewide Juror Appreciation Month in North Carolina.

Community Calendar

Today, July 13 – Community Day Carver School Road Library and First Thursday Friends Seniors will host a “Build a Better Community Day.” The event will take place on Thursday, July 13 at 11 a.m. at 4915 Lansing Drive. Call 336-703-2910 for more information.

Today, July 13 – 14TH Street Reunion The 14th Street School Alumni are preparing for their Talent Show/Karaoke Annual Reunion and want any and all that attended 14th Street School to polish up those talents and sign up to perform. A meeting will be held today, Thursday, July 13, at the 14th Street Recreation Center at 6 p.m. For more information, call Alfred Harvey at 336-4149241 or Marva Reid at 336-9972519.

Today, July 13, 20 & 27 – Farmer’s Market New Philadelphia Moravian Church will have a farmers market every Thursday in the month of July.

The Farmer’s Market will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at New Philadelphia Moravian Church, 4440 Country Club Road. Admission is free.

Today, July 13 – An Evening of Magic Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates 40th anniversary at Bridger Field House at BB&T Field. Thomas Davis, linebacker No. 58 of the Carolina Panthers, will be in Winston-Salem on Thursday, July 13, from 7-9 p.m. as keynote speaker for An Evening of Magic. Tickets are available at AnEveningofMagic.Kintera.org or by calling 336-724-7993.

July 14 – Bastille Day Celebration Kaleideum Downtown is hosting an “after dark” event for ages 21 and above on July 14 from 6 -9 p.m.

There will be a live musical performance by Winston-Salem favorite, The Genuine, adult beverages, games, museum play, and more! $20/person (includes 3 drink tickets), additional drink tickets are $5 each. A food truck will be available for dinner purchases.

July 14 – M a r g u e r i t e ’ s Coffeehouse The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, WinstonSalem, presents Marguerite’s Coffeehouse, a monthly open mic event, on Friday, July 14, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is free.

Contact coffeehouse@uufws.org for information about performing.

July 14 – Annual Accessible Festival The Winston-Salem Transit Authority at the Winston Salem Fairgrounds in the Education Building will host its 13th annual Accessible Festival. The event will be held Friday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come in ’80s attire and sign up for the Lip Sync Battle and Costume Contest.

July 14 – 23—Theatre Alliance Performance The Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd; Winston-Salem, NC, will perform Sister Act July 14 23. Tickets to Sister Act are priced at $18 for Adults and $16 for students/seniors. There is also a $2 per ticket discount available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets to Sister Act may be purchased in person at the Theatre Alliance Box Office (Fridays from 12:30-3 p.m.), online at w w w. w s t h e a t r e a l liance.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006. Call Theatre Alliance at 336723-7777 with any questions about this or future shows. Performance Dates and Times are: Friday, July 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, July 20 at 8 p.m.; Friday, July 21 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m.

July 15 – Alumni Chapter Cookout

Johnson C. Smith University Alumni Family and Friends are hosting the Johnson C. Smith WinstonSalem Alumni Chapter Family Cookout. The date is July 15 at Triad Park in Kernersville. The time is 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For further information contact Ken Griffin, president, at 336-283-3709 or find us on WSJCSU Chapter Facebook Page.

July 15 – Day Trip to Seagrove Pottery The Salvation Army is hosting a day trip to Seagrove Pottery on Saturday, July 15 at 9 a.m. Seagrove offers a range of pottery, from functional everyday use, sculptural, and folk art, to historical forms from the past. We will visit various pottery studios, returning to the Senior Center around 3 p.m. Participants are responsible for their own lunch and activities during the day. Limited to the first 10 people who register by calling 336-245-2076.

July 15 – Application Deadline Forsyth County Cooperative Extension: 1450 Fairchild Road, will be conducting a Master Gardener Volunteer Class. The deadline to apply is July 15. EMGVs work with Cooperative Extension staff to help educate the public about a variety of gardening and horticulture topics. In order to achieve this, EMGVs must complete both a volunteer internship and an intensive gardening class. To remain certified, EMGVs must commit volunteer and educational hours annually. To learn more and download an application, visit http://forsyth.cc/CES/LawnGarden/ master_gardener.aspx. There is no application fee, though there will be a fee for the course. A limited number of scholarships are available based on need.

July 15 – Salute to veterans There will be a revealing of a" We Salute" wall to military vets on July 15, from 2-4 p.m. in the 1st floor gathering room of Quality Independent Living, 5068 Lansing Drive. Contact the office at 336-7676021 for more information.

July 15 – Community Yard Sale Goodwill is hosting a community yard sale for vendors and shoppers, on Saturday, July 15 starting at 8 a.m.

in Walkertown (5208 Neal Trail Drive). Vendors must supply their own tables, chairs, tent, or other materials, and must bring their own money to facilitate transactions. Set up time is 7:30 a.m. and shopping begins at 8 a.m. For more information, call 336-595-1425.

July 17 – Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem in conjunction with The Salvation Army Senior Program is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs. The session will be held on July 17 at the Salvation Army CiVIC Community Center, 2850 New Walkertown Road, Winston Salem.

July 17 – 10TH Annual Big Chill Fundraiser The Shalom Project announces the 10th annual Big Chill fundraising event on Sunday, July 16 from 3-6 p.m. at Grace Court Park on Fourth Street. This fun-filled afternoon features dozens of homemade ice cream samplings from participating community organizations and live music by local musicians. All proceeds support the programs and initiatives of The Shalom Project. Direct questions to Marsha Strauss at admin@theshalomprojectnc.org or 336-721-0606.

July 17 – Breast Cancer Classes Cone Health Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Center, 1904 North Church Street, Greensboro is hosting After Breast Cancer classes on July 17 from 11 a.m. to noon. Classes are free. For information or to register, call 336-271-4940.

July 19 & 26 – Concerts on the Tannenberg Organ Old Salem Museums & Gardens is presenting a series of free concerts on the Tannenberg Organ in the James A. Gray Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road at noon on Wednesdays inJuly. For more information, visit oldsalem.org or call 336-721-7300.

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

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Now- July 14 Vacation Bible School First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 Woodland ave., will host Vacation Bible School on July 10-14. This year’s theme is “Glow for Jesus.” The event is for ages from 2-102. For transportation, call 336-724-2611.

July 14-16 Youth Revival United metropolitan missionary Baptist Church, 450 metropolitan Drive, will hold a youth revival with the theme, “Being Woke in the Faith,” on July 14-16. on Friday, July 14, from 6:30 p.m.- 9 p.m., "Kingdom Kickback" will be held, featuring food, fellowship, games and music. on Saturday, July 15, a continental breakfast and morning workshops will be 8:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. lunch will be at noon. on Sunday, July 16, at 10:45 a.m., a morning worship service will be held featuring youth Day. July 15 Community Lunch and Clothes Give Away

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Many elderly individuals of Ephesus came out to hear the discussion on dementia.

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Lesson Scripture: Jeremiah 1: 4-10

By the end of this lesson, we will *observe that God called and empowered Jeremiah even before his birth. *establish that a call from God comes with the power to carry it out. *Know that obeying God’s call you will always be successful in accomplishing what God requires in the call.

Background: The time is 627 B.C. and is thought to takes place in anathoth. Judah continues in its pattern of sinning after being rescued, delivered and set free by God. King Josiah was successful in guiding the people back to God and respecting him, but only for a brief period. They soon returned to sinful ways and disobedience to God’s word. as a remedy or solution, God’s omniscient power is displayed in Jeremiah … the tool he uses for bringing israel back to him. Disobedience however, results in 70 years of exile and bondage by the Babylonian empire.

Lesson: in Jeremiah 1:4-5, God tells Jeremiah that he was born to be his spokesman. God points out to Jeremiah that before he was born, or formed in the womb, he had already decided to set him apart to be his prophet … his mouthpiece to the nations. “i have appointed you a prophet to the nations” (verse 5). instead of focusing on the fact that God was in control, Jeremiah’s response – “alas, lord God! Behold, i do not know how to speak, because i am a youth” (verse 6) – points out his inability and his inexperience. Jeremiah is estimated to be around 20-25 years old in 626 B.C. Verses 7-9 are used to reassure Jeremiah that his youth was really not a factor. God’s response is ”Because every where i send you, you shall go, and all that i command you, you shall speak.” God reassured Jeremiah that he had his presence and provision as his powerful backing in his service. God says specifically, “Do not be afraid … i am with you” (verse 8). “Then the lord stretched out his hand.” The lord’s intimacy with Jeremiah to the point of “touch” was vital to boost his confidence and allay his fears of inadequacy. Through God’s touch to his mouth, the lord said to Jeremiah, “Behold, i have put my words in your mouth” (verse 9). Jeremiah was to be God’s spokesman with God’s message, not his own.

Because God spoke through Jeremiah, the message became one of divine authority to be voiced “over the nations and over the kingdoms,” Jeremiah was commissioned as prophet as directed by God “to give the people another chance to keep their covenant with him.” The word was to tear down and destroy if Jerusalem did not comply or build up for those who came to God with repentant hearts (verse10). God had complete faith in his chosen vessel. (The mac arthur Study Bible and Umi annual Commentary 2016-2017) For Your Consideration: is there an age limitation when it comes to serving God? God already knows everything about us, how do we get to know him and recognize his voice? (UGP “Christian life Series”) Life’s Application: Jeremiah terms himself as a child, too young and inexperienced. youth is often despised when there is an obvious call and effectiveness beyond our physical or spiritual comprehension. Could the bad mouthing that often follows youth account for the lack of youth in our churches today? God’s view of age as evidenced in our lesson is that it is not a factor when there is a call on your life for service. God reassured Jeremiah … more reassurance from the elders and adult population of our congregations could actually have an unexpected outcome of positivity on the participation as well as the presence of youth and young adults in our churches in service to God.

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Dementia and other mental disabilities are many times swept under the rug in the african-american community as they are often seen as a sign of weakness. To shed light on the topic, ephesus Seventh-Day adventist Church held an

“Understanding Dementia” class on Sunday, July 9.

The church brought in experts on the subject to give further information about the disease and some of the warning signs to look out for. The presenters were Deb Burkum of the Sticht Center at Wake Forest Baptist and Karen owens of the alzheimer's association.

The idea to bring Burkum and owens to ephesus was that of annie heath, disability ministry leader of ephesus. She says she wanted to bring them in to speak because dementia has hit her family very hard in recent years.

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Church honors 99-year history with outreach

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For a church to be around for 99 years means it has seen its share of anniversaries. This year, morning Star missionary Baptist Church not only honored its anniversary but also the surrounding community by making the celebration a weekend event.

To begin the weekend of July 8, morning Star held a community day on Saturday, bringing in services and vendors for the community such as the police and fire depart-

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The Women's auxiliary of life Changing Transformation Church ministries, 2001 n. e. 25th St. (corner of ansonia and 25th), will hold a community lunch and clothing give away on Saturday, July 15, starting 11 a.m. Senior Pastor alice mitchell is the host pastor.

July 16 Pastoral Anniversary new Birth Worship Center (nBWC), 1033 newbirth Drive, east Bend, n.C., will celebrate Pastor Dr. James l.e. hunt, and First lady elvita a. hunt’s 17th pastoral anniversary celebration on Sunday, July 16 at 10 a.m.

The morning worship speaker will be Rev. William Conrad from mooresville, n.C. The theme is “God is Good.”

July 16 Senior Ushers Anniversary The Senior Ushers ministry of Shiloh Baptist Church, 916 east 12th St. at highland avenue, will hold its 116th anniversary on Sunday, July 16, at 4 p.m. The

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Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr., left, and the Rev. Dr. Dennis Leach sit as the choir sings during the anniversary service at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church.

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ments; novant health, which provided health screenings; and yCFl (youth Character Football league) out of Union Baptist Church. The church also provided food, games and a bounce house for the children to enjoy along with anita “Boss lady” Dean-arnette, who served the role of disk jockey throughout the event. eric montgomery is one of the co-chairmen of the outreach ministry and church anniversary committee. he says he was pleased to be a part of the event and glad so See History on B6

special guests will be Dr. marion Franks and Cedar Grove Baptist Church, mocksville, n.C. all are invited.

July 16 Choir Anniversary mount Zion Baptist Church inspirational Choir, 950 File Street, celebrates its 40th choir anniversary Sunday, July 16, beginning at 3:45 p.m. with praise and worship in the church sanctuary. The anniversary theme is “i’ve Come Too Far To Turn around.” For more information, contact the church office at 336-722-2325.

July 16 Choir Anniversary Rev. Dr. Dennis leach, Sr., Pastor of morning Star missionary Baptist Church -1400 Fitch Street WinstonSalem, nC 27107 invites the community to attend the Spiritual Choir’s 85th anniversary on Sunday, July 16 at 4 p.m. Pastor Ronald e. Speas and the members of new Jerusalem missionary Baptist Church will serve as the See Rel. Cal on B8

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ing with so much of it [dementia] in my family I thought it was important to share,� Heath said. “Along with my family dealing with it I researched and saw the disease was affecting younger people and not just the elderly and God just put the thought in my head to do a dementia talk.

I want people to know what the symptoms look like so they can catch it early.�

During Burkum's presentation she explained how Alzheimer's falls under the umbrella of dementia along with other mental illnesses.

She described many of the symptoms and things to help prevent having the disease to begin with such as maintaining a

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healthy diet, exercise and being proactive about the issue. “At the Sticht Center we really focus on body and brain health,� Burkum said. “What I wanted everyone to know was that African-Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's than Caucasians, also women are more likely than men to develop it, and that makes me mad.� “It really compels me to go into the AfricanAmerican community because I need their involvement together to find the answers because those numbers are not OK,� she went on to say. “What Karen and I were talking about were proactive things that we want to teach people that they can do to empower themselves to reduce their risk for developing Alzheimer's or

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other forms of dementia.�

Burkum informed everyone that they have an Alzheimer's research center at Wake Forest Baptist, one of 31 in the entire country. She wanted to inform everyone that since they are grant-funded, they are free of charge for anyone that would like to complete one of their studies. “We offer stipends to cover expenses because we want people to not have a worry when they participate, she said. “Our whole reason for being is that we are a resource for the community and we want to help our seniors age well.�

Burkum says that some of the reasons for the high number of AfricanAmerican's developing Dementia is because of diabetes and hypertention, which are two diseases that are prevelant in the African-American commu-

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many church members and people of the community came out to enjoy the day. “We just wanted to be able to put the word out about us giving resources and educational opportunities for our community and our members,�

Montgomery said.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey The Rev. Dr. Dennis Leach, pastor, added, “We There was not an empty seat in the house for the started our community out- 99th anniversary service held on Sunday, July 9. reach around four years ago and we do it every Greensboro, delivered the “There has to have been other year. It gives us the sermon. The church also strategic things put in place opportunity to bring held a 4 p.m. service in to help sustain the life of resources to the communi- which Bishop Sir Walter the church. For this particty and to build relation- Mack Jr., pastor of Union ular church, what I personships. Ministry ultimately Baptist Church, gave the ally know is that it has been built upon a solid involves building relation- message.

Mack's message foundation.� ships with people in the touched on how God will “The leadership of this community, getting to give people what they need church has always been in know people and they in turn get the opportunity to but in many cases He will alignment with what God exceed expectations. He desires for their ministry, meet you.�

On Sunday, the later touched on the good- community and personal anniversary celebration ness of God and how we lives� he continued. “Dr. Leach has come and done a continued at the 11 a.m. should give Him praises. “I wanted people to tremendous job leading his service as guest preacher understand that when a church forward and makDr. Gregory Headen, paschurch exists for 99 years, ing an impact in the comtor emeritus of Genesis Baptist Church in it doesn't happen by munity and standing for chance,� Mack said. what the church should

nity.

Owens spoke to the congregation about the caregiver’s role when dealing with loved ones with any form of dementia. She gave tips about how to better associate with someone with dementia. She also touched on caregivers making sure they are of sound mind, body and spirit while they are in care of someone else. “The bottom line is, if caregivers are not taking care of themselves to the best of their ability, that affects their ability to care for their loved ones,� she said. “I can’t stress enough the importance of self care for caregivers, not only physically but spiritually and mentally.�

Owens gave an account of all the services that the Alzheimer's Association provides, such as educational programs, 24-hour

helpline for information and resources, service that matches people with clinical trials and care consultations and support groups.

All of the services are free of charge.

Owens and Burkum say both of their associations have partnered with the local ministers’ conference and other churches in

an effort to get the word out. They also say they are willing to come to any church to present their information.

Visit alz.org/northcarolina for more information about the Alzheimer's Association, and for the Sticht Center, visit www.wakehealth.edu/stich tcenter.

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Dr. Leach felt as though the entire weekend was a great success with all the hands that came together and made it happen. He says Bishop Mack's message was very powerful and he was happy to “renew friendships between two churches.�

He says he was happy that two churches with common history could come together and worship as one. “This is a strong family church and the people are committed, especially in our seniors,� Leach said. “It's an inspiring thing to be a part of a church that has a legacy and a history.

To see the commitment of the membership of my eight years here is great and I am proud to be a part of that.�

Leach says he is a “blue collar� pastor because of his military background.

He says he has absorbed a lot from his predecessors and loves to cater to his congregation.

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Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Barbara Ruff King (17 E 1209), also known as Barbara R. King, Barbara Jean King, Barbara Jean Ruff King, deceased April 10, 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 September 24, 2017 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 22nd day of June, 2017.

Kristan King Lewman Co-Executor for Barbara Ruff King, deceased 9029 Overhill Drive Ellicott City, MD 21042 Kimberly Justin King Co-Executor for Barbara Ruff King, deceased 608 S. Poplar Street Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 Kevin Dorian King Co-Executor for Barbara Ruff King, deceased 5 Magnolia Blossom Drive Bluffton, SC, 29910

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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth Ann Hawkins (16 E2066), also known as Elizabeth A. Hawkins, deceased September 02, 2016, 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 September 24, 2017 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.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Adminstrator of the Estate of Angela Marcella Pearson (17 E 1339), also known as Angela M. Pearson, deceased March 28, 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 October 8th, 2017 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.

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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Michael Joseph Brown (17 E 1305), also known as M.J. Brown, deceased April 29, 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 September 30, 2017 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.

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2016070736 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

LEGAL NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2006050340 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of Property located at: 1500 Gholson Avenue

In the Matter of Property located at: 3602 Old Greensboro Road

You are hereby advised that on June 19, 2017 , the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

You are hereby advised that on June 19, 2017 the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 1422 Lot(s) 367

You are further advised that if the subject dwelling is not demolished within the above time frame, a public office of the City of Winston Salem will cause said dwelling to be demolished and a lien for said cost, less the proceeds from the sale of salvageable materials, will be assessed against your property. Before the subject property is demolished you will have an opportunity to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling; however, this removal must be completed within fifteen (15) days of the expiration of the aforementioned 90 day demolition period. This is the only notice you will receive regarding your right to remove any and all personal property, fixtures or appurtenance found in or attached to the dwelling prior to demolition by the City or contractors retained by the City. If you fail to refuse to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code. The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

Sharon Richmond, Housing Conservation Administrator The Chronicle July 13, 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Daisy Reed Chambers (17 E 1350), also known as Daisy Mae Reed Chambers andDaisy R. Chambers, deceased May 1, 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 October 15, 2017 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 13th day of July, 2017.

Cheryl D. Johnson Executor for Daisy Reed Chambers, deceased 5322 Prosperity View Drive Charlotte, NC 28269 The Chronicle July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2017

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DAVIDSON COUNTY In the District Court File # 17 CVD 1066

Wesley Lee Binkley v.

Elisabeth Faith Binkley (aka Elisabeth Faith Newman)

To Elisabeth Faith Binkley (aka Elisabeth Faith Newman).: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Complaint for Absolute Divorce and Child Custody. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days after the date stated below and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 29th day of June, 2017 Courtney Roller 40 Salem Street Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-0099

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 2201 Lot(s) 102

You are further advised that if the subject dwelling is not demolished within the above time frame, a public office of the City of Winston Salem will cause said dwelling to be demolished and a lien for said cost, less the proceeds from the sale of salvageable materials, will be assessed against your property. Before the subject property is demolished you will have an opportunity to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling; however, this removal must be completed within fifteen (15) days of the expiration of the aforementioned 90 day demolition period. This is the only notice you will receive regarding your right to remove any and all personal property, fixtures or appurtenance found in or attached to the dwelling prior to demolition by the City or contractors retained by the City. If you fail to refuse to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code. The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

Sharon Richmond, Housing Conservation Administrator The Chronicle July 13, 2017 NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Ann L. Cralidis has qualified as Executor of the Estate of STRATUS PETER CRALIDIS, late of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. The undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the Executor, Ann L. Cralidis, at the office of her attorney, James A. Davis, 301 N. Main St., Ste. 2421, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, on or before the 30th day of September 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 29th day of June, 2017.

James A. Davis, Attorney at Law for Ann Cralidis Executor of the Estate of Stratus Peter Cralidis

The Chronicle June 29 and July 6, 13, 20, 2017 NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 17 E 552

ESTATE OF: DARRYL E. HUNT EXECUTOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE UNDERSIGNED having qualified as Executor under the Last Will and Testament of DARRYL E. HUNT, deceased, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said Decedent to present the same to the undersigned at the law office of attorney David B. Hough on or before October 16, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

This Notice is given pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 28A-14-l.

This the 13th day of July, 2017.

David B. Hough 301 North Main Street, Suite 2303 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Larry D. Little 301 N. Main St., Ste. 2303 Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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EMPLOYMENT

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for an Assistant Recreation Center Supervisor - 1730

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

Neurohospitalist in Winston-Salem, NC

Provide professional in-patient neurological care services. Requires medical degree or foreign equiv. Mail CVs to: Novant Medical Group, Inc., 3367 Cloverleaf Parkway, Kannapolis, NC 28083, Attn: HR. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Campaign Associate

United Way of Forsyth County is seeking Campaign Associates. This temporary full-time position works with United Way of Forsyth County during peak campaign season. United Way staff members plan and execute a community-wide fundraising campaign. More than 500 local businesses are involved in running workplace campaigns. Associates are tasked with campaign management. They organize, implement, and complete workplace campaigns across the community. A workplace campaign includes both employee and corporate solicitations. Temporary full-time; tentative dates are from Aug 28 to Nov 17. Cover letter, resume and application to HR@uwforsyth.org by July 30. EOE. Additional information at www.forsythunitedway.org Facilities Assistant

United Way of Forsyth County is currently in need of a responsible individual to fill the permanent part-time position of Facilities Assistant. The Assistant will be responsible for meeting room set up, postage, mail, assessing & picking up office supplies, stocking conference rooms & kitchen areas, moving and putting together office furniture, running various office errands and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Must have a high school diploma, be MS office proficient, be able to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs., have a valid drivers license. Application information found at www.forsythunitedway.org . EOE

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

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

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

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honored guests. For more information, please call the church office at 336-4182003.

July 16 Worship Services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship service on July 16 at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Lauraina Levwood who will speak on “The Journey Is Home.” At the Forum at 9:15 a.m., Gregg Jamback and Jamie Huss will show excerpts from their documentary “In Pursuit of Justice.” At Explorations at 9:15 a.m., David Blair will explore learning how to chant. For more information, UUFWS.org.

July 16-21 Pastoral and Church Anniversary Join Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries, 2001 N.E. 25th Street (corner of Ansonia and 25th streets) for the Church and Pastoral Anniversary July 16- 21.

The services and guest speakers will be: 7/16 at 4 p.m.—Pastor James Whitted,

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July 20 – Free Lunch and Learn The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston Salem will host a free lunch and learn event on July 20 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event will be held at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Lisa Gwyther, Drive.

MSW, LCSW, with the Duke Alzheimer’s Family Support Program will speak on “Dementia Is Care Family Building Complicated: Your Team and Finding Support as Care Needs Change.” Call 336-7216918 early to ensure a space.

Fayetteville 7/18 at 7 p.m.—Apostle Tommie Richardson, New Beginning Word of Truth, Winston-Salem 7/19 at 7 p.m.—Elder Milton Staley of Calvary Restoration Church, Winston-Salem 7/20 at 7 p.m.—Apostle Marquetta Friends 7/21 at 7 p.m.—Pastor Scottie White of Abba Father Ministries, WinstonSalem Sr. Pastor Alice Mitchell is the host.

Everyone is invited.

July 16-21 Church Convention The High Point Educational and Missionary Baptist Association Inc. will host a convention. Dr. Haywood Gray of The General State Baptist will be the keynote speaker of the opening session of the Convention, Sunday, July 16, , 4 p.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church, (the host church), for the convention.

Monday, July 17, will be Helps Ministry; Tuesday, July 18, will be Congress of Christian Education; Wednesday, July 19, will be Women Auxiliary, Young Adult & Youth; Thursday, July 20, will be The 128 Apparent

July 20, Aug. 15 & Sept. 19 – Franchise Seminar invites 7-Eleven® entrepreneurs to learn about business opportunities at Franchise Seminar.

The world’s largest convenience retailer will hold a seminar on Thursday, July 20, at the 7-Eleven Regional Office, located at 5600 77 Center Drive, Suite 320, Charlotte, N.C. 28217, from 5 to 7 p.m. at up Sign http://franchise.7eleven.com/franchiseopportunities/Charlotte2687. Upcoming seminars will be held at the same location on August 15, from 5 to 7 p.m., and on September 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. More information on franchising 7-Eleven

T H E C H R ON I C LE

Body; Friday, July 21, will be Closing of Youth Trac, Youth Trac is all week.

The Association consists of churches in Reidsville, S t o n e v i l l e , Madison, Wentworth, Winston-Salem, Mt Airy, Robbins and other surrounding cities. The host church is Piney Grove Baptist. The pastor is the Rev. James Linville.

Moderator is Dr. Ronnie McLaughlin.

July 19 Pastoral Celebration The St. John C.M.E .Church will honor Senior Pastor Rev. Omar L. Dykes, celebrating its annual Pastor’s Appreciation. On July 19, a dinner honoring Pastor Dykes will be hosted from 6-8 p.m. in the Family Life Center at the St. John C.M.E. Church. Donations of $25 are available for seating. The public is invited to attend the appreciation celebrations. For additional information, contact the church office at 336725-3968.

July 19 Vacation Bible School Nehemiah Worship Center of Winston-Salem, 4871 Phelps Drive, will hold Vacation Bible School on July 19 through July 21

opportunities, including a list of available stores, is at available w w w. F r a n c h i s e . 7 Eleven.com.

Now- July 15 –Family Video and Marco’s Pizza Reward “A” Students Each year, Family Video and Marco’s Pizza participate in an event called “Report Card A”.

From June 15 to July 15, any student that receives an "A" or its equivalent will receive a free game or movie rental for each "A" that they earned in core classes on their final report card.

Also, Marco's Pizza gives away 1 Small - 1 Topping Pizza for each student with an "A."

at 6 p.m., daily. The theme this year is Bible Stories for Life. For additional information, call 336- 7127408. The public is invited.

Aug. 9 Open Enrollment Ephesus Jr. Academy, 1225 North Cleveland Ave., will open Aug. 9.

The academy serves students in grades one through eight. The academy offers a positive, challenging learning environment that

emphasizes academic excellence, character development and a strong commitment to serving God and man. The academy accepts the N.C. Opportunity Scholarship @ www.ncseaa.edu/OSG.htm . For further information, call 336-723-3140 or email the administration at bbailey@sacsda.org.

Aug. 11-12 Social Symposium

Justice

An intergenerational group of faith leaders will be hosting a Social Justice Symposium titled "Dikaiosune" on Aug. 1112 at Carver Road Church of Christ. The symposium begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening, and continues on Saturday with a full day of programming beginning at 9:30 a.m.