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Local NAACP hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinic

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last weekend the Winston-Salem NAACP headquarters was transformed into a COVID-19 vaccination site. Ahead of the vaccine clinic held on Saturday, March 13, 200 people pre-registered to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

The clinic was held in collaboration with the local NAACP, the Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Novant Health and the volunteer organization Women-InAction The event was open to healthcare workers, senior citizens, and frontline essential workers. Participants had to pre-register

online and schedule an appointment.

On the day of the clinic, participants were greeted at the door with temperature checks and hand sanitizer before making their way inside to receive the vaccine.

When discussing the clinic, president of the local NAACP, Al Jabbar, said it felt good to be able to bring the clinic to the people. “We want the people to know we’re a resource for the community, so we were excited when we had the opportunity to host a vaccine clinic here,” he said.

Jabbar said although he understands why there is some skepticism when it comes to receiving vac-

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Last weekend the Winston-Salem NAACP hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its headquarters.

During the vaccination clinic at the NAACP headquarters, 200 people received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

cines, especially in the Black community, he got the vaccine and is encouraging other people to do the same. Jabbar mentioned he received the Moderna vaccine a few weeks ago and aside from a little soreness in his arm where he received the shot, he didn’t show any side effects “I was skeptical. I’m 73 years old, so I remember what happened in the past,” he said. “But we have to understand that this could save lives, so I’ve been encouraging

people to get it.”

Clinical Director of the Department of Health, Edwin Marshall, said after seeing where we were at this time last year, being able to vaccinate thousands of people in one day is like a dream come true. Over the weekend, the Department of Health also held a vaccine clinic at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, where close to 8,000 people received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

“I’ve seen this come full circle from beginning

to end,” Marshall said.

“Hopefully we’re on our way out of this, but it feels great to be able to deliver the education and protection that’s needed.”

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health announces openings available to receive the vaccine throughout the week. For more information, visit https:// www.co.forsyth.nc.us/ publichealth/, or “Forsyth County Department of Public Health” on Facebook.

WSPD launches Aviation Unit using drones The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) has introduced a new unit that will use drones or sUAS (small Unarmed Aircraft System).

During the Public Safety Committee meeting on Monday, March 16, Assistant Chief W.S Weaver II said the WSPD Aviation Unit was established to provide aerial photography for documentation

of crime scenes and police response incidents in the city, including missing persons, large event monitoring, hazmat incidents, large fire scenes, severe weather response, and suspicious packages.

Weaver said he was aware of community concerns about potential invasions of privacy and that the sUAS would not be used as a general surveillance platform. The drones are not equipped with facial recognition software and they don’t have the capability to monitor conversations between people.

“We at the WSPD are familiar with the concerns of the American Civil Liberties Union regarding law enforcement use of this technology and we have utilized information from their organization to maintain trust with our community. We will not be flying into our residents’ backyards, looking into

their windows to invade their privacy,” Weaver continued. “Law enforcement across our nation is struggling with maintaining trust within out communities and we at the WSPD have been engaged with building trust through community oriented policing since 1989. We will not allow the missuse of technology to erode our trust with the community.”

Currently the WSPD has four drones total, but they plan to add more throughout the year and train more pilots. In order to pilot a drone for the WSPD, you have to be licensed with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and pass a training course.

After watching a brief video that showed how the drones work, members of the Public Safety Committee and the Winston-Salem City Council had the opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions

about the drones and the Aviation Unit. Chair of the Public Safety Committee, James Taylor, who is also publisher of The Chronicle, said, “As technology continues to evolve and expand, we have to keep up with that technology to better serve our citizens.”

Councilmember Kev-

in Mundy encouraged the WSPD and the city’s marketing team to ensure that the people know how the drones will be used.

Although he applauded Weaver for detailing how the drones will be used, Mundy said there needs to be a plan to introduce the unit to the community.

“There are people who are going to disagree with this,” Mundy continued. ”We need to have a PR plan before we introduce this to the public.”

According to Assistant Chief Weaver, the WSPD Aviation Unit is expected to go live sometime this week. Weaver also mentioned that they are working with the city’s marketing department to let the community know about the new unit.

“We’ve been able to work with city marketing and communications to be able to push the word out and as we start receiving comments, whether good or bad, from our citizens, we’ll take those into consideration,” he said. “We will be stepping forward and telling the people what we’re doing as far as trying to ensure we’re still maintaining their trust with the use of this technology.”

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Right at Home in-home caregiver Stefanie Goodwin, a Navy veteran, currently cares for Susan Rudd of Winston-Salem, a 102-year-old Army veteran of World War II. One activity the two women enjoy doing together is providing care packages for the homeless in Winston-Salem. Stefanie was providing the care packages to the homeless when she mentioned to Mrs. Rudd that she was helping people in our area. The two then decided to make this a project to do together. The women veterans create the care packages filled with toiletries and artwork from Mrs. Rudd with an uplifting inspirational quote. When Stefanie is providing care to Mrs. Rudd, the two will drive around the area and deliver the care packages to the homeless and those in need. Right at Home in-home care is proud to recognize Mrs. Rudd and Stefanie’s compassion and service to our nation and to our community at home!

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Local second grader keeps pace with high school students at virtual STEM program

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs have steadily become more popular as the demand for jobs in that area have increased.

Recently, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) held a virtual activities day for engineering week on Saturday, Feb. 27.

The program was targeted toward NSBE Jr. and pre-college students to expose them to STEM education. What was most remarkable about the virtual event was the fact that one of the participants was only in second grade. Not only was she able to comprehend the subject matter,

well with this program,’ because they have seen her strong points. The good thing about them is that they cater to each child’s strengths.”

Bowman was surprised at how well Harmony picked up the material during some of the activities during the Zoom call.

“In the first assignment they did, it was something that she already likes to do, which was slime, because you’re taking different materials and building something with polymers and things of that nature,” she continued. “When it got a little more intense, when it came to building infrastructure and seeing if it could sustain, I was like, ‘Oh my God, kid, you’re

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Second grade student, Harmony Bowman, participated in a STEM event designed for high school students. she more than kept pace with the older participants in the event.

The activities in the event included: create your own slime, an egg drop, earthquake simulations, and more. Young Harmony Bowman, the secondgrade student, jumped in headfirst with the projects during the five-hour event.

“Children were able to log in and learn about the different functionalities of engineering and STEM,” said Emerald Bowman, Harmony’s mother. “Harmony logged in and when she first logged in to do some of the first session, she was the only second grader and the rest were high school students.

“They were led by young teachers on Zoom doing different projects.

They had the students thinking outside of the box and building different things and different infrastructure.”

Bowman stated that Harmony’s strongest subjects in school are math and science, so the NSBE activities’ day was right up her alley.

“What’s awesome is being that she does go to the recreation center, especially prior to COVID, she’s surrounded by adults there that see her talent,” Bowman stated. “The positive is Serena Mumford and Bryant McCorkle shared this particular program and said, ‘I think Harmony could really do

kind of smart,’ because I didn’t think that she would know how to build an infrastructure that would last and not fall and she figured it out on her own.”

Because Harmony was able to catch on so quickly, Bowman stated that she was impressed with her daughter. “She kind of took me aback when it went to the other activities,” Bowman continued.

“So, I knew then that it was important that I continue to push that because it seems like something she enjoys.”

Bowman stated she wants to keep her daughter involved with STEM activities in the future. Since the virtual activities’ day, Bowman recalled a game Harmony plays on her laptop where she must build structures from the ground up and realizes Harmony has a knack for STEM activities.

“This is something I really want her to pursue,” she said about her daughter. “I even talked to the young lady who was in charge of the program on Zoom and I’ve asked her to send me information on NSBE. We are not a part of the chapter, but I really would like this to continue because right now, this is the time where her cognitive skills can really advance and grow.”

To be a young female African American that is interested in STEM makes Bowman very proud of

Rec Center holds series of events for teens

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The pandemic has caused a lot of people to feel various degrees of cabin fever, especially kids. Adults were able to go to work to get out of the house, but most kids were not so lucky. Realizing there was a need for teen entertainment, the City of Winston-Salem connected with the W.R. Anderson Recreation Center for a series of events to entertain young adults.

The events are for teens ages 13-19 and will take place every two weeks at the rec center. The first event to get things kicked off was an open mic night that took place on Feb. 23. The second event was a kid friendly “sip and paint” where the kids got the chance to show their artistic side.

Upcoming events are a career day, canned food drive, professional day preparation, and a tour of Winston-Salem State University. Kayla Garrett, from the City of Winston-Salem, spearheaded the events in coordination with W.R. Anderson Senior Supervisor Bryant McCorkle.

“She (Garrett) wanted to do a program for teens to have a positive outlet to go after school and have resources to do better at life,” said McCorkle. “She thought during the pandemic this would be good, because everyone is leaving out the teenagers. This is a See Teens on A6

her daughter. She realizes many of the new jobs in the market are geared toward those in the areas of STEM. “I love it because in this day and time, the best jobs are in STEM,” Bowman stated. “Quite oftentimes, you don’t see too many children of color going into STEM. Just seeing that she does well with it, is something I am ecstatic to see, and I am hoping that not only she, but other children, will be inspired and say, ‘I can try this too.’

“I don’t think a lot of kids realize that making slime is a science, but it is. Building infrastructure around the house and using materials to make and shape things is a part of STEM. So, I think it’s exciting and it’s something I’m excited for her to go towards and build a great career and future. I told her, ‘Baby, you are mommy’s hidden figure. I will

see you at NASA’.”

Bowman stated she recommends more minority children participate in the STEM field because of the many opportunities that are present.

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James Taylor Jr. Publisher Bridget Elam

Managing Editor

Judie Holcomb-Pack

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Tevin Stinson

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Our Mission The Chronicle is dedicated to serving the residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County by giving voice to the voiceless, speaking truth to power, standing for integrity and encouraging open communication and lively debate throughout the community

Celebrating the nameless women March is Women’s History Month. During the month, we celebrate and tout the accomplishments of female history makers. Most times, our attention focuses on well-known names; yet, there are many names that are left off the “popular” list of women to be acknowledged.

The list of omitted names includes your mothers, sisters, aunts, friends, and daughters. And while global names are important for future leaders to see, it’s equally important for young girls to see women in their own households and local communities celebrated for the heroic acts they perform every day. But for some, putting a meal on the dinner table took just as much effort as running for vice president of the United States.

We don’t hear about the single mother, standing in both parental roles; or the widow, who has to redefine her role in the household; or the student who stays in school despite all legitimate reasons for her to quit.

These nameless women should have a place in our celebration each March, too. In their own way, they are blazing trails that are noteworthy to their families and communities.

I know it’s impossible – and impractical – to have a huge list with billions of names that we place on social media for the world to see. But what if we all had our own “big” list that celebrates all the women in our personal and professional circles? Would that not be a start to expanding the celebration beyond the select few?

Look around you. There is plenty of opportunity to celebrate these nameless heroines. She’s standing behind the register at the grocery store, or sitting in the boardroom, or nurturing children at a daycare, or making scientific breakthroughs. And even if you don’t know her name, she is worthy of the celebration, the acknowledgement. Chances are, somewhere down the line or up the line, she is connected to history and greatness.

A big “Thank You” goes out to all women, especially those who are doing it without the recognition.

Today, we salute you!

Bridget Elam is managing editor of The Chronicle, author, mother and wife, and advocate for women’s rights.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR NCAE responds to the decision of Governor Cooper, lawmakers to reopen schools

in the state legislature will needlessly encourage school boards to push students, educators, and staff into school buildings that do not comply with CDC guidance during a pandemic, which has already claimed the lives of 11,000 North Carolinians.

“It is deeply disturbing that the governor and legisTo The Editor: lative leaders failed to acknowledge the work that edu cators have been doing to keep students engaged and “We agree with Governor Cooper and legislative learning during the worst pandemic in a century, while leaders that North Carolina public school educators are effectively absolving themselves of any further responeager to get back into their classrooms as soon as it is sibility for the health and safety of our public schools safe to do so. We thank all those educators who have and those who learn and work in them. If the social and been teaching, mentoring, and innovating, both virtually emotional needs of students is as important a priority to and in-person, under exceptionally difficult conditions legislative leaders as their comments suggested today, since the start of this pandemic,” said NCAE President we are looking forward to the immediate reversal of the Tamika Walker Kelly. “Educators also acknowledge that decade of declining funding for school counselors, social this pandemic has been equally challenging on students workers, psychologists, nurses, and teacher assistants. and parents, and all deserve to be lauded for their cooper- Anything less would lay bare the partisan hypocrisy of ation and partnership in the ongoing educational process. justifying a politically expedient return to in-person in“NCAE continues to stress the need for six feet of struction with the emotional needs of our own students.” social distancing as recommended by the CDC in areas of high community spread to protect students and educaN.C. Association of Educators tors. This agreement between the governor and leaders Raleigh

Women’s History Month: What about our daughters?

NEW YORK, NY - To celebrate Women’s History Month, Whataboutourdaughters? founded by a former presidential staffer Tiffiany Vaughn Jones, has launched a women’s empowerment campaign. A campaign that honors her former boss, VicePresident Kamala Harris, while also encouraging women and girls to honor a special woman in their lives through the Iconic Women Changing the World for Women and Girls campaign. A campaign that says being “iconic” is far less about being a superstar, actress, or model, and focuses more on the importance of being a role model to other women and in your community.

The platform encourages women to pass down greatness and build a legacy for women and girls. The campaign features Mrs. Chantél D. Harris, a human rights activist and the great-granddaughter of Alpha Kappa Alpha founder, Ethel Hedgeman Lyle.

Mrs. Harris’s commitment to helping others started at a young age. Through her church, she served the homeless and worked with the Circle of L.O.V.E (Let’s Overcome Violence Everywhere) program that was started by her grandmother and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Muriel “Puff” Lyle- Smith.

In Mrs. Harris’s advocacy for women, she has lent her support to the national initiative Whataboutourdaughters? to help advance issues for daughters that are motherless, fatherless, homeless, forgotten, or hurting. Harris lost her mother at a young age and says, “After experiencing the loss of my mother and knowing the emptiness that can come from such a loss, Whataboutourdaughters?’s mission to help motherless daughters is a cause that is very close to my heart.”

As a true heir to greatness, the AKA founder’s granddaughter posted a selfie wearing her Whataboutourdaughhters? “Heir to Greatness” sweatshirt. The merchandise is offered through Teespring, an online fundraising platform to raise funds for the 100-percent, volunteer-based organization.

Whataboutourdaughters? honors soror, Madam Vice-President Kamala Harris, as an iconic woman and role model for women and girls and salutes Harris for her women’s activism and refusing to sit on the sidelines of history. Vice President Harris is featured as an Iconic Woman to celebrate in the Whataboutourdaughters? Women’s History Month collection.

The female empowerment t-shirt and accessories’ line also celebrates unity, inclusion, and sisterhood.

“Iconic Woman” is written in English, French, Spanish, Swahili, Chinese, Hebrew, and Hindu to represent women across the globe.

Throughout March, the campaign will bring visibility and awareness to unity, sisterhood, and service, while focusing on initiatives that help eradicate social and economic barriers that prevent a woman or girl from walking in greatness.

The organization will also be kicking off its annual shoe drive with shoes donated by the heir. The Alpha Kappa Alpha honorary member will be passing down new and gently worn shoes from her closet that will be donated to women and girls in need this summer.

In the spirit of sisterhood, Whataboutourdaughters? is encouraging women across the globe to write a love letter to the women in their lives who helped shape them into the women they are today. The platform hopes to inspire women to share their

notes and stories online using the hashtags #letterstoanicon and #womenshistorymonth2021.

At press time, Whataboutourdaughters? founder and former Biden-Harris staffer, Tiffiany Vaughn Jones, said, “During Women’s History Month, we salute the generations of extraordinary women, suffragists, and Black women that paved the way for women. Our mission is to continue to amplify the vital truth that when women succeed, the world succeeds. The election of Kamala Harris is indicative of how far we have come. However, our work is not done. We must rise to meet this moment and recommit ourselves to building a future of opportunity and prosperity for our daughters, our granddaughters, and all women in the community.”

Whataboutourdaughters? is a national community of women changemakers powered by SisterHood Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization founded by Dr. Rev Hilda Covington in 1996. The initiative inspires women and girls to build a legacy of greatness while pouring back into the lives of vulnerable women in the community that are motherless, fatherless, homeless, forgotten, or hurting daughters. The communitydriven program has provided groceries, shoes, business attire, dolls, and enrichment programs to women and girls in need.

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My HBCU experience started in my neighborhood and on my street.

Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have always been academic cathedrals of learning, hope and inspiration. Long ago and years gone by, they created educational opportunities for people who look like me.

They continue to provide the knowledge needed to compete today.

The HBCU community is spread throughout the world. Alumni from these schools have achieved and excelled at a high level.

I grew up in a North

Carolina city that was surrounded by Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Within a short drive there were at least five of them. In a good way, I took them for granted. Growing up in Winston-Salem, I could walk to Winston-Salem Teachers College, now Winston-Salem State University. On my street lived Dr. Kenneth R. Williams, a former president of the school.

And around the corner was Mr. Clarence “Big House” Gaines, his wife Mrs. Clara Gaines, and their two children. I had a first-hand view of the legend of Coach Gaines before he was a legend.

I would see players like Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, Richard Glover and Ted Blunt on a regular basis. I do not know at what point I began to realize these

guys were star basketball players.

Mrs. Gaines, who passed away recently, was my Latin teacher at Atkins High School.

The HBCU mindset was inbedded in me at an early age. Older guys on my street like Ray Joyner (Lincoln University of Pennsylvania) and James Arthur Price (North Carolina College now University) would come home during their breaks and talk about these schools.

They were recruiting and did not know it.

My teachers at Atkins High School were HBCU graduates. They often talked about their college experiences and how they became teachers.

We had HBCU ambassadors teaching us every day.

These early times of having HBCU students

in my neighborhood and HBCU alumni as teachers were fundamental in my developing a love for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

All of this was coupled with the fact that each year at the Memorial Coliseum, there was the CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) basketball tournament. The CIAA is the oldest African American athletic conference in America. It was founded in 1912.

As elementary and high school kids, we would go and have fun. If you have never attended a CIAA basketball tournament, you are missing out on a grand celebration of HBCU excellence.

There is so much to do and see. I cannot describe it. You just have to go!

The majority of HBCUs are in the South. The

oldest HBCU is Cheney University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1852.

As I matured, I knew I would attend a Black college. There was never a question about it.

I am a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University located in Charlotte.

It was founded in 1867. I have countless memories of my JCSU days and I hold them close to my heart. I was blessed to have attended Johnson C. Smith University.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities continue to make history.

Kamala Harris, a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C., is the Vice President of the United States of America.

It is great that Chris Paul (basketball) and Deion Sanders (football) are using their platforms to talk about the importance

of HBCUs. MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, has given away millions of dollars to our schools so that they can continue their missions.

Our schools have endured the trials and the tough times. The light will never go out on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Their importance to the world is too great.

James B. Ewers Jr., Ed.D., is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was allconference for four years.

He is a retired college administrator. He can be reached at overtimefergie.2020@yahoo.com.

Voter suppression exposes America’s open wound Robert C. Koehler

Guest Columnist Ever since its founding, the United States has been attempting to build a society around those wounds, on the belief that hypedup language — “all men are created equal,” and so forth — can paper over deep wrongs. If you put the ideal in writing, you can ignore its absence in real life.

The quote above is from Deborah Scott, writing for a publication of St. Joseph’s Parish in Wilmington, Del. She goes on to note that, except for Nazi Germany and apartheid South Africa, the United States reigns supreme when it comes to legislation and traditions that have undergirded systemic and racially divisive policies and practices designed to subjugate a particular group of people. It bears repeating that this has been the case for over 400 years.

Critiquing American democracy — addressing, for instance, the cowardly and criminal voter sup-

pression sweeping across the country — has to begin here. Democracy isn’t something that was created 240 years ago by the nation’s founders. It has been a work in progress the whole time, coming into existence step by step, march by march, sit-in by sit-in, as those initially excluded from American democracy, that is to say, excluded from human equality, claim, often at great personal cost, their right to be part of it.

Indeed, this is democracy. Mostly it happens outside — and often in spite of — the efforts of government, which is largely about the implementationnand maintenance of power. If those in power are threatened by the possibility of being overthrown by the “wrong” voters, as Donald Trump has blatantly admitted, well, they need to do something about it.

And while the Democratic Party has a long history of serving racism, it has managed to evolve beyond that legacy, which leaves the Republicans as the party currently holding aloft the torch of white supremacy. Racist white America is an invaluable voting bloc, and if it’s

yours, you owe it your absolute obeisance.

The complicating factor here is that white supremacy ain’t what it used to be. It doesn’t have the power or the numbers it had in the Jim Crow era (let alone the horrific days before the Civil War). Indeed, as Georgia Congresswoman Renitta Shannon put it: “Republicans got the message,” in the wake of their stunning, recent election losses, “that they were in a political death spiral. And now they’re doing anything they can to silence the voices of Black and brown voters specifically because they largely powered these wins.”

This is the context in which to look at today’s deeply troubling Republican efforts to suppress the vote, which are pushing the country ever further away from its real, vulnerable democratic roots — and, if these efforts remain entrenched, they will open the door to straight-on autocracy.

These efforts begin with gerrymandering, an early and absurdly effective method of gaming the vote: drawing political boundaries in such a way that they squeeze the opposition party into as

few districts as possible, so that, in a representative (alleged) democracy, the opponents have far fewer representatives than their numbers would merit.

As Harvey Wasserman writes: The GOP controls a majority of state legislatures because of gerrymandering. Perpetrated largely in 2010, the GOP lost numerous state popular votes by large margins while rigging enough swing districts to take supermajority control of Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida, Missouri, Texas, Arizona, and other key legislatures.

The result of this control is an enormous spurt of recent bills — 253 of them, according to the Brennan Center for Justice, in 43 state legislatures, that would complicate voting for people of color, as well as students and other young people. Some of the bills will make it into law and others won’t; those that do will take their place next to an array of GOP vote-theft legislation that has found its way into being over the last half century, in the wake of the civil rights movement and passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which ended

the Jim Crow era.

Here are some of the ways the GOP has tried to help Jim Crow return: 1. Shut down polling places in Black and Latinx neighborhoods (but not white neighborhoods), creating absurdly long lines for would-be voters. This is so blatantly racist, Jim Crow dances again. And, as Greg Palast recently noted, the state of Georgia recently passed legislation that would amplify the effect of these long lines: Handing out bottles of water or food — slices of pizza, for God’s sake — to people waiting in voting lines is a felony!

2. Georgia legislators, who are trying to curtail absentee voting and automatic voter registration, have recently succeeded in passing legislation that cuts weekend voting days, “including on Sundays,” as Ari Berman writes, “when Black churches hold ‘Souls to the Polls’ get-out-thevote drives.”

Souls to the Polls! This is racism that truly resonates: a direct assault on the spirit of democracy.

3. And speaking of the spirit of democracy, one of the cruelest and rawest assaults on it is the purging of voters’ names from the vot-

ing rolls, via various bogus methods of countering the myth of “voter fraud” (e.g., idiots so intent on wrongfully influencing an election they’ll drive across state lines to cast a second vote). As Palast points out, there’s a lawsuit underway in Georgia demanding the return of 198,000 voters to the rolls who were wrongfully purged.

Indeed, Palast tells the story of Christine Jordan, a cousin of Martin Luther King, who in 2018, when she was 92 years old, found out she, and all her records, had been purged from the rolls in Atlanta, “thrown out of the polls with her walker.” She had been voting at the same polling place since 1968, when Jim Crow had finally been defeated and she was able to vote.

This puts voter suppression into the deep context of American racism.

The wound is still wide open.

Robert C. Koehler, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is a Chicago award-winning journalist and editor. He is the author of “Courage Grows Strong at the Wound.”

Women in Crisis: Will the Violence Ever Stop?

Saskia Hostetler Lippy Guest Columnist This past week has been a groundbreaking week for women the world over.

On Saturday, March 8, we celebrated International Women’s Day. And then on March 9, the Duchess of Sussex did something I never thought I would see, ever, on a national TV program.

She talked about suicidal ideation and the feeling that she wanted to die and might even act on it if left alone.

It was a profound moment for me not only as a woman, but also as a psychiatrist and mental health

activist.

I felt a tremendous sense of empathy and compassion for her and her mental anguish, but I also felt a freedom, a lift from her revolution against the taboo. One of the most beautiful women in the world admitted publicly that appearances are never what they seem. As a wounded healer, this is something I have always had to carry--the heavy burden of the secrets of others behind closed doors.

But Meghan Markle freed me from it by speaking truth to power. Only truth will set us free. If you are having suicidal thoughts, talk to someone about it. Don’t let it stay a secret. You can call for help at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Just two days later, reporters began telling us of the “sarong revolution”

in Myanmar. Women are rising up together against oppressive political violence and the patriarchy by hanging clothing and sanitary pads in the street, scaring superstitious policemen and military soldiers.

Young girls are giving their lives for the cause of democracy and nonviolent resistance. These brave women are showing the world the awesome power of female solidarity and how to win nonviolently.

May we all be as strong as them when the time comes.

And yet, at the exact same time and on the exact same day, the World Health Organization released its report on violence against women. An alarming 30% of women worldwide have experienced physical or intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Of all murders of women, 38% are commit-

ted by intimate partners, and 6% of women report being sexually assaulted by someone other than a partner. Not only are these numbers staggering, but they have profound implications for the long-term mental health of survivors.

Over the years, I have accumulated a lifetime of secondary trauma from the stories I have heard from women in my practice. I have heard stories of rape, incest, psychological and physical abuse. I have helped women to leave their violent partners, praying in the night that they make it until morning. I have helped adult women to confront the internalized abuser within, to tell their secrets - first to me, then to trusted others on the path to healing, which is now more needed than ever.

This week, I took my own personal step on the

path to healing the violence wound by helping those who need it most the indigenous women of the world. I partnered with Physicians for Human Rights to do my first psychiatric assessment of refugees in danger of deportation through Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The story I heard confirmed what I already knew. Some women live in constant fear of death and torture. Some women know that when they die, no one will remember them. I will not let this be.

The United Nations outlines seven strategies for prevention of violence against women: relationship skill strengthening, empowerment of women, ensuring services, reducing poverty, preventing child abuse, enabling transformational environments and finally, transforming

beliefs.

Transforming the belief that nothing can be done is what makes me feel best in my own healing journey.

My own privilege means nothing if others cannot share in it.

Malala Yousafzai says it best: “I raise up my voice - not so that I can shout, but so those without a voice can be heard … We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.”

Saskia Hostetler Lippy, MD,, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is a writer, psychiatrist, and activist in Portland, Oregon. She is a member of the Portland Peace Team and a field reporter for the TRUST network.

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CHRONICLE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Honeybee Grocery Delivery makes life sweeter for their customers

BY BUSTA BROWN FOR THE CHRONICLE

One of the greatest struggles for most of us is finding time to grocery shop. It may seem like a simple task until you realize that every trip to the supermarket, you always forget something. And the entire trip back to the store, you’re talking to yourself, “I don’t know why I make a list. I always forget something anyway.”

You’re not alone. Most families struggle to balance work and family time. Honeybee Grocery Delivery service can relieve you from that stress!

Tamika Wells worked extremely hard and made some serious sacrifices to become the CEO and founder of Honeybee Grocery Delivery services.

“My son and I lived in trailer parks, I received $400 a month from welfare and food stamps, and we also lived in a onebedroom apartment where I paid $100 a month for rent. Yep! We did all of that, but of course, that wasn’t enough to feed and clothe my son. So, while attending the University of Connecticut, I began working for a delivery service to provide for my son, because I wanted him to have a safe and better education. My son was a baby while I was in college and they called him the youngest freshman on campus,” shared Tamika, with a big, warm, proud mommy smile. He’s now attending medic school in the U.S. Army, where he’s also a squad leader.

“After a year working for other delivery services, I realized that people don’t care who’s coming to their door, and it can be very dangerous. So, in 2018, I built a strong relationship all over the Triad through Facebook and other social media platforms,” said Tamika. “In 2019, I left corporate America to become an entrepreneur. I started a company where you know the shoppers, because we live in their communities,” she said.

Tamika and her Honeybee Delvery staff are

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Tamika Wells, CEO and founder of Honeybee Grocery Delivery. considered extended family members to their customers, “Customer service is number one with Honeybee. Take a look at our reviews; they’re top notch!” boasted Tamika.

The Honeybee Groery Delivery CEO and founder shared something with me that will blow you away!

“When someone is fired or quits working for a delivery service, it leaves the homes of previous customers and the communities vulnerable. Because they know who’s there and who’s not. And who’s elderly and sick. They remember their customers’ everyday routines, and it can be extremely dangerous,” shared Wells. What separates Honeybee from the rest, Tamika stated, is “I built a brand that families can trust and we needed to restore that trust with delivery service companies. Take a look at our reviews; they’re top notch!

“I only hire people that I know and trust. And the community knows them as well. The services we provide are courier services, where we can do bulk deliveries, business to business. We work with Realtors that give out gift remainders to their clients.

I do about 200 deliveries per quarter for one of my

Realtor clients. We also do grocery and takeout delivery. And I’ll be hiring hand-picked local drivers that people know,” Tamika continued.

As a child, Tamika related that her grandmother was her first customer. She shopped for her grandmother when she was only nine years old. “If I bought the wrong product brand, she would accept it, but made sure I bought the right one the next time.

She didn’t patronize me, she pushed me to be excellent in everything I did and that I am today. That’s why my company services our customers with exactly what they need and not what we think they should have. I wasn’t treated like a little girl; my grandparents taught me to work hard,” said Tamika.

I’m honored to honor this phenomenal woman during Women’s History Month. She’s a strong, intelligent, confident and a God-fearing woman.

The Chronicle’s Business of the Month is Honeybee Grocery Delivery.

For more information about their services, visit www.honeybeegrocerydelivery.com or on IG and Facebook @honeybeegrocerydelivery.

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way to express themselves and she also provides group therapy as well.”

Currently there are 35 kids signed up for the program through the rec center. According to McCorkle, the kids are really enjoying the events because it gives them someSubmitted photo where to go after school, as well as keeping them W.R. Anderson Center is holding a series of events for teens every two weeks. out of potential trouble.

“This has been great, of events, he jumped at the normalcy to the kids. because a lot of these chance to work with her “It’s been great bekids have been looking once again. cause we need it and it’s The young people par- good therapy for the kids,” for something to do,” McCorkle said about the pro- ticipating in the events he said. “They are not out gram. “A lot of kids want come from all parts of the there fighting; they are in something positive to do city. McCorkle stated that here trying to learn and and the parents love it Garrett “put boots to the better themselves.” ground” and wrestled up also.”

McCorkle says he is McCorkle said he was the kids to join the pro- eagerly awaiting a reintroduced to Garrett last gram. turn to having the center For McCorkle, this is fully open. In the coming year when the pandemic began, so he was familiar another day at the office. months, McCorkle says with her willingness to as- He has always been a per- the rec center will be havsist young people. When son that has put the kids ing a few more programs Garrett approached him first. He says he was happy for the kids, including a with the idea for the series to provide a small sense of book club.

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Also Religion, Community News, and Classifieds Timothy Ramsey Sports Columnist

HBCUs being brought to the forefront There has been an increase in attention toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) over the last few years. From high school players choosing HBCUs over Power 5 schools, to Hall of Fame players coming back to coach, and even professional leagues showcasing them on multiple platforms.

All this love being shown to HBCUs warms the heart of every person who had the opportunity to say they attended an HBCU because they have flown under the radar for so long. We even had people questioning if they are even needed any longer.

HBCUs were created to give minority students a place to earn degrees of higher learning due to the fact that they were not allowed to do so at most white institutions at the time. Most were established in the years following the Civil War and are mostly concentrated in the southeastern United States.

In the past 20 years or so, several HBCUs either closed or were in jeopardy of closing. Seeing the warning signs, schools such as Hampton University, Tennessee State University, and North Carolina A&T State University, have all left either See HBCU on B2

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West Forsyth’s girl’s lacrosse team went

into the final game of the season against East Forsyth looking to finish off the regular season with an undefeated record. The Titans immediately took control of the game as it was never

Battle of undefeateds goes in favor of Wolfpack

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

North Forsyth and Walkertown both marched into last Friday’s game unbeaten. Most people predicted the Vikings to come away with the victory, but Walkertown showed they are not the same old Wolfpack as they decisively defeated the Vikings 41-28.

“So many people had counted us out and didn’t think that we could play with other schools in the city and I was just happy that our kids stepped it up and played hard,” said Rodney McKoy, Walkertown head coach.

Big plays set the tone early for the Wolfpack and once they seized momentum, they never relinquished it. Walkertown jumped out to a 15-0 lead utilizing the passing game.

Wolfpack quarterback Marque Hall found Jerimih McIntyre for the first score late in the opening period and hit Sean Brown for his second touchdown pass of the first half early in the second quarter.

McKoy said he wanted to find some openings in the passing game that could put his players in space with the opportunity to make plays, and that’s exactly what they did.

“I got to take my hat off to coach (Bernard) Williams, because they had a

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North Forsyth’s Zh’nari Cuthrell (56) wraps up the Walkertown ball carrier. good scheme, but we felt game, led by Brown and like we could take advan- Will Slater, has been very tage of some plays in the effective the first couple passing game and we did,” of ballgames this season. said McKoy. “So, I was McKoy figured the Vijust happy to come over kings would want to stop their running game and here and get this win.”

The game looked to be used this to his advantage.

“The biggest thing is getting out of hand early when the Wolfpack were they are going to put evdriving for their third score erybody up there in the of the game, but fumbled box to stop our running and it was recovered by game, so we figured we North Forsyth. Several got to be able to open it plays later, Vikings quar- up and pass the ball some terback Deshaun Jones because they are going to scored on a quarterback be man to man,” McKoy keeper to close the gap to said. “We had a good plan 15-6 after the failed two- and a good scheme, and we made some really big plays point conversion.

Walkertown answered in the passing game early right back with a touch- and it got us off to a good down of their own on their start and then we started next possession. Right be- running the ball well once fore the end of the half, we thought they got a little Hall hit Brown on a pass tired.”

Walkertown held a down the seam and Brown did the rest by scoring his 22-6 lead at the half, but second touchdown of the the Vikings still had a lot of fight in them. Coming game.

The Wolfpack running out of intermission, Jones

found Chance Lyons for a touchdown that made the score 22-14 midway through the third quarter.

The momentum looked like it was swinging toward the Vikings, but once again the Wolfpack had an answer. Mr. Versatility, Sean Brown, received the ensuing kickoff and returned it for a 90-yard touchdown, his third of the day. Brown did it all Friday night by running and receiving, as well as in the return game.

“He can play, and I am happy he is on our team,” McKoy said about Brown.

“He is one of those guys that you can bottle him up a couple of times, but at some point, he is going to make something happen in the game. He played well and had a couple of touchdowns.”

The toughness and fortitude instilled in the Viking players by their coaching staff was evident in the second half. Instead of tucking their tails and giving up, the Vikings continued to press on, even when down by multiple touchdowns.

“I tell them that we are a family and to keep playing,” said Vikings head coach, Bernard Williams, about why his team never gives up. “The ballgame is not over until you see the triple zeros on the scoreSee Wolfpack on B2

in doubt, winning by the score of 19-10. West Forsyth is poised to make a deep playoff run and possibly bring home a state championship in the end.

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Running back, Walkertown High School Sophomore sensation Sean Brown played a major role in the Walkertown Wolfpack’s 41-28 victory over North Forsyth last Friday. Brown accounted for three touchdowns, including a spectacular 90-yard touchdown run that kept the Wolfpack in control of the game just as the Vikings looked to make things interesting in the third quarter.

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PICKS BY JAMAAL FOWLER

Points For 1. Reidsville (2-0)

2. West Forsyth (2-0)

3. Dudley (3-0)

4. Mt. Tabor (3-0)

5. Grimsley (3-0) 6. Davie (3-0) 7. Western Alamance (3-0) 8. Walkertown (3-0) 9. Reagan (2-1) 10. Eastern Alamance (3-0) 11. Winston-Salem Prep (3-0) 12. Glenn (2-1)

13. Northwest Guilford (3-0) 14. Northern Guilford (2-1) 15. Randleman (3-0)

Points Against

90 89 130 141 103 139 129 121 90 98 140 77 120 118 133

14 21 26 21 13 64 35 36 57 42 39 31 18 34 27

Honorable Mention: Forbush (3-0), North Forsyth (2-1), Oak Grove (2-1), North Davidson (2-1), Southeast Guilford (2-1), HBCU

thought I would see the day an HBCU would have enough talent to compete with PWI powerhouse track and field programs as a team and not just in individual events.

I am so happy to see this resurgence in attention given to HBCUs. Those of us who have attended one know and feel the pride and importance these institutions

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the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference or the Southwestern Athletic Conference in recent years.

Thankfully, over the last few years, several things have taken place that have put HBCUs back on the map. Most recently, HBCUs were heavily featured during the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. The game is generating over $3 million for HBCUs through donations to scholarship funds, but the larger impact of national exposure will prove to be much more valuable to HBCUs in the long run.

The ability to see those colleges and universities on a national stage is something that is not often done. It reminds young people of color of the value these institutions still hold. Mo Williams, first year head coach of Alabama State and former NBA All-Star, knows how much exposure the NBA All-Star game can provide.

“Everything’s about exposure,” said Williams in an article with NBA.com.

“Being that the All-Star Game is putting an emphasis on HBCUs, it gives us exposure and it helps in a lot of different areas, a lot of different ways, a lot of different schools.

“It’s no different from Super Bowl commercials. People spend millions of dollars to put their commercial on the Super Bowl for the exposure. And, you know, the exposure we’re getting this weekend from the NBA All-Star Game, it only can help.”

Almost every element of the game was set to highlight HBCU culture. The court for the All-Star Game was designed in collaboration with artists from HBCUs. Gladys Knight, a Shaw University graduate, sang the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The well-known bands from Florida A&M University and Grambling State University performed during the introductions. Even the refereeing crew were all HBCU graduates.

“It was part of the reason why we’re here in Atlanta,” said Adam Silver, NBA commissioner. “This was an opportunity to focus on the HBCUs.” NBA All-Star and NBA Players Association President, Chris Paul, has been one of the biggest supporters of HBCUs recently. Paul sported a jacket representing all 107 HBCUs during All-Star weekend.

He is also finishing his degree at WinstonSalem State University.

Earlier this year, Paul spoke with CBS News about the importance of HBCUs. As he has matured, Paul has researched the history of many of these important institutions of higher learning.

“I just want to make sure everyone understands that HBCUs are not less than, they’re very capable and important to our history, to our culture, to everything,” said Paul in the interview.

Paul also collaborated with Stephen A. Smith of ESPN for the “Why Not Us” documentary. The film focuses on the obvious lack of resources and funds many HBCU sports programs deal with by following the North Carolina Central

board and to just keep playing hard and not give up. I tell them they have to play with some passion, you have to play with some pride, and you have to play with some purpose. That’s what I tell my guys, just to keep on keeping on and we tried, but things just got out of hand for us.”

Following that kick return touchdown from Brown, the Vikings opened up the offense a bit and began to move the ball. After an impressive drive, Jones connected with Lyons in the endzone for their second touchdown hookup of the evening, bringing the score to 29-20 with 3:23 left in the third.

Walkertown punched it in two more times in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach. The Wolfpack defense clamped down when it mattered most and shut down any comeback efforts from the Vikings late to seal the victory. Coach McKoy was happy with the defensive performance, but knows improvements must be made.

“We didn’t play as well as I expected defensively, but you can tell we kind of got a little tired, but that’s football,” he said. “You can’t take nothing away from Coach Williams, because that no huddle, hurry up offense was effective, and he is a good football coach and North is a good football team. To get this win against them tonight was huge.”

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University men’s basketball team for the 2020-21 season.

Another recent high note for HBCUs was the hiring of Deion Sanders as head football coach at Jackson State University (JSU). Sanders is an NFL Hall of Famer that played college football at Florida State University. His presence at the school brings instant attention and notoriety to the school.

Sanders won his first game with the school and the potential benefits he can bring to the school can be exponential. He has already proven that he can flip players to Jackson State that more than likely were headed to PWI’s (predominately white institutions).

Since the arrival of Sanders, donations have spiked dramatically for the school.

The constant attention, along with the fact they are playing football in the spring, has also brought attention from the media.

The buzz surrounding the program has helped push the game between JSU and Mississippi Valley State to be aired on ESPN 2. Now let’s think about the last time a regular season game between two HBCU programs has been shown on ESPN 2. I am not sure what the exact number is, but I’m sure you could probably count on one hand the amount of times that has happened on that station.

For Sanders to have such a tremendous impact in only year one is a great start for what could positively impact HBCUs for years to come.

Athletes are also heading to HBCUs. It is not just the football and basketball players who are joining the movement, either. What has been interesting is the attention non-revenue sport athletes have been giving to HBCUs. The football and basketball players get all the publicity, but when non-revenue athletes are also choosing HBCUs, it’s really saying something.

For instance, North Carolina A&T State University has been able to build one of the best track and field programs in the nation. Head coach, Duane Ross, has snatched several athletes from Power 5 PWIs to build his program. I never

Even though the Vikings suffered their first loss, Williams found some positives that he could take away from the game to help the team improve. He credited Walkertown for their coaching game plan and is excited to coach his team up for next week’s game.

“We played a very good team tonight in Walkertown and they are well-coached and they did a great job tonight,” Williams said. “We asked our guys to just do what they have been coached to do and play within our offense and we asked our quarterback to lead the team. We got some things done and I am very proud of them.”

Williams was also impressed with the maturation of his quarterback and how Jones stepped up as the game progressed.

“Last week, he kind of had a tough game and I went to him and I told him, ‘Hey, I need you to lead this team.’ I kept telling him all week, I said, ‘You can do it, you can do it’ and to keep working hard and keep trusting Coach (Oscar) Ledbetter and your offensive line. He did mature tonight, and he did show some great gains by showing some progress and I can’t be more proud of him.”

Coach McKoy says he is happy with his team’s 3-0 record, but says his team needs to play well in all four quarters of the game to reach the level they want to achieve. He credits the kids and the coaching staff for their great start to the season.

provide. Yes, they are still needed, and I hope more of our youth and attention continues to go toward them, especially since it’s the minority kids that are generating the vast majority of revenue for PWIs. I hope more minority athletes attend HBCUs so that revenue can swing back to where it’s needed most.

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What is Truth?

Fellowship of Christian Athletes urges Christians to pursue truth in God’s voice and word

Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Huldah: Prophet of Wisdom Scriptures: 2 Kings 22:14-20 By the end of this lesson, we will: *Analyze the prophetess Huldah’s message from God for King Josiah; *Reflect on Josiah’s behavior after hearing the words of the Book of the Law; *Seek godly advice about the future.

Background: Isaiah had rendered what Babylon would take from Judah – “Behold, the days are coming when all that is your house, and what your fathers have accumulated until this day, shall be carried to Babylon; nothing shall be left,” says the Lord (2Kings 20:17).

Read chapters 20 and 21 on Manasseh and Amon to see how Josiah became king at eight years old and was the last God-fearing king of Judah before Jerusalem fell to Babylon. Enter Huldah the prophetess who was held in regard for her prophetic gift. God rarely used women to speak to the nation, but though Jeremiah and Zephaniah were both prophesying at the time, God sent the priest Hilkiah and company to Huldah. Huldah was one of four named women prophets in the Old Testament, including Miriam, Deborah and Noadiah.

Lesson: 2Kings chapter 22 introduces Josiah by saying, “He did what was pleasing to the Lord and he followed all the ways of his ancestor David; He did not deviate to the right or to the left” (22:2). The Book of the Law is also discovered in the first part of the chapter by the priest Hilkiah. The Law is read to King Josiah who responds by tearing his clothes for both the guilt of Judah and the punishment God promised for their disobedience. Josiah knew immediately that the teachings in the Book (thought to be Deuteronomy) were not being followed. Action must be taken – first step, confirm the authenticity of the book. The priest Hilkiah and company went to the prophetess Huldah and spoke to her. Huldah’s pronouncement: “Thus said the Lord, the God of Israel …” authenticated the divine source of the scrolls’ teachings and confirmed two things. First, God was surely going to bring His judgement upon Jerusalem because of their idolatry (verses 15-17); and second, Josiah because of his tender and humble response to God when he heard the scroll describe Judah’s future devastation (verses 18-19). Josiah would be spared the experience of the coming judgement: “Therefore, behold … you will be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes will not see all the evil which I will bring on this place” (verse 20). Josiah’s remorse postpones the inevitable punishment until his death.

Josiah led a reform to bring the people back to good standing with the Lord. Read chapter 23. Josiah died in battle and as God promised, did not witness Nebuchadnezzar’s attack on Jerusalem. (The UMI Annual Commentary 2020-2021, The Jewish Study Bible, The Modern Life Study Bible, The MacArthur Study Bible and See Huldah on B6

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— In life, we are always pursuing something – relationships, promotions, meaning and accolades. Our human nature craves success. But to measure our success, we must know the standard and our anchoring point.

truth over everything else.

And we dedicate effort and pursuit into finding what and how we believe. We seek it because our souls want certainty.

“If we feel uncertainty within us, it’s because there is something more to our days. There is some-

going, Jesus grafts a greater Truth as His followers make a point to learn more about God through His Word.

FCA explains that if Christians want to improve their skills in their sport, it only makes sense to spend time practicing, studying

and the Bible centers us in the unchanging certainty of God.” Throughout the year, FCA will be sharing stories that focus on what it means to pursue Jesus and the calling that He has on our lives.

The four elements of Pur-

The 2021 theme of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www. fca.org) is “Pursue,” and will explore what it means to pursue Truth, Life, Team and Mission. Each of these themes connect to engage in intentional pursuit of God and His great call on His children’s lives (or on the lives of His followers).

“For this, we start at the root of things: truth,” said FCA President and CEO Shane Williamson. “Truth comes to us in many forms from many people and ideas. We wonder what is right and if there really is a standard of one specific

one who knows our name and has shown us a way in which to live that brings truth to life. Jesus Christ brings us to the Father and sets the standard for how we love our neighbor, respect ourselves and seek first the will of God that has been already reconciled through the blood of His Son.” In just a few short sentences, Jesus points all toward truth: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) In a world that can make many feel as if they don’t know where they are

the game, and taking care of themselves to become better. In the same way, spiritual training should be exercised if Christians want to grow in Christ.

Therefore it is important to be in God’s Word every day.

According to FCA, the first layer of pursuing truth is to read the truth. “How do we read truth? By pursuing God’s voice, which He shares with us in His Word, the Bible. The more we read the truth of God, the more natural it will be brought into our daily life.

It’s important to know why we believe what we do,

sue that FCA will be exploring this year are: Pursue Truth, Pursue Life, Pursue Team, and Pursue Mission.

M o r e about FCA’s 2021 ministry theme of Pursue can be explored at www.fcacamps. org where visitors can also watch the Pursue theme video, as well as the 2021 Camps video. FCA also offers an outline to coincide with the Pursue theme that addresses sacrifice, surrender, surround and serve over four days of camps, events or other meetings.

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All are welcome to join us for Zoom (virtual) Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Our Pastor, Dr. Hunt, will be the teacher. The Zoom Link: https://us02web.

zoom.us/j/89195349778 or Dial-In Mtg #: 1 301 715 8592 ID#: 89195349778#.For additional information, please call 336-699-3583 or visitwww.newbirthworshipcenter.org or visit our Facebook page.

Mar. 20-21 Women’s Day celebration Emmanuel Baptist Church invites the public to join our free virtual Women’s Day celebration, March 20 21 beginning at 10 a.m. each day. The theme, “Choose To Challenge Gender Bias & Inequity,” will surely bless all souls attending. On March 20, activities begin with a Wellness Day for Women Zoom session. Register at www.tinyurl.com/yc67xm4y to receive the link and dial in information.

Rev. Dr. Renita J. Weems, Ph.D. will be the Guest Speaker for the March 21 at 10 a.m. Worship Service, which can be viewed at https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCd6PAd6gOuKPa3IyoUyPRIg. For additional information access Emmanuel’s website: http://www.emmanuelbaptistws.com/ or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Emmanuel-BaptistChurch-228894687164517.

March 21 First Waughtown Baptist Church live stream First Waughtown Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, will live stream its service at 10 a.m., Sunday at www. facebook.com/FirstWaughtown and on its website, www.firstwaughtown.org, click on the virtual messages link on the homepage. Senior Pastor Dr. Dennis W. Bishop will continue the series “Suggestions for How to Survive a Storm” with reference scriptures Acts 27: 29-32, 42-44.

March 25 “Mandate to Collaborate for the Common Good” “A Mandate to Collaborate for the Common Good” will be presented on Zoom on Thursday, March 25, at noon by Elder Tembila Covington, President, Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem & Vicinity and program director for Strengthening Neighborhoods, Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods. The event is sponsored by the Faith and Justice Committee of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. To register, please email kathyausen@gmail. com.

April 26-29 Baptist Training Institute The Forsyth County Baptist Training Institute will be held this year on Monday, April 26, thru Thursday, April 29. The text this year is “God’s Power to Help Hurting People.” There will be classes for the following unions: pastors and ministers, deacons, missionaries, Sunday school, nurses, trustees and youth and young adults. All classes will be held virtually. More details will follow in the coming weeks.

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STATE OF NORTh CAROLINA IN ThE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYTh COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

STATE OF NORTh CAROLINA IN ThE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYTh COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

IN ThE MATTER OF: DY’MERCI MARIE CREWS DOB: 6-1-2018 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

IN ThE MATTER OF: 19 JT 028 AShEGhTON MIChAEL hALL DOB: 07-13-05 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: LATRICE CREWS

TO: John Doe -father of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The above-mentioned minor child was adjudicated to be a neglected and dependent child on April 26, 2019. The nature of the relief being sought is the permanent and irrevocable termination of your parental rights pursuant to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on November 17, 2020 with respect to the above-referenced the minor child pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1102.

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

YOU ARE REQUIRED to file an answer to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice. If you fail to make a defense to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights on or before April 7, 2021 or fail to attend the hearing on the Motion for Termination, the Movant (Forsyth County Department of Social Services) will request the Court to terminate your parental rights in and to the minor child Daniel Bates.

If you are indigent and not already represented by an attorney, you may be entitled to a court-appointed attorney. An attorney can be appointed upon a request, subject to the Court’s review, at the termination of parental rights hearing after this publication notice has run for one day a week for three consecutive weeks in the WinstonSalem Chronicle.

The termination of parental rights hearing regarding the parental rights of Latrice Crew is scheduled on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 24th day of February, 2021

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

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

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Lyda R. Daniel Fiduciary for George Q. Cundiff III, deceased Cantenbury Pk. Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27127 The Chronicle February 25 and March 4, 11, 18, 2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Billy Ray Mitchell (21 E 343), also known as Bill Mitchell, deceased January 1, 2021, 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 June 14, 2021 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 11th day of March, 2021.

Bradley Mitchell Fiduciary for Billy Ray Mitchell, deceased 1790 Hawkins Rd. Germanton, NC 27019 The Chronicle March 11, 18, 25and April 1, 2021

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Project Name: City of Greensboro (Guilford County) – Reedy Fork Water Line Extension and Sewer Outfall Contract No. 2019006A

Please provide your proposal by: 3-24-21 @ 5:00 PM

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the positions for Senior Water Servicer-Meter-1539 Utilities Plant Operator-Wastewater1448 Medium Equipment Operator-Solid Waste-3520 Dryer Technician-3825 Sanitation Supervisor-2427 Sanitation Safety Inspector-846 Assistant Aquatics Supervisor-0

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Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336)703-3901

We would appreciate a quotation from your firm for any and all work and/or materials on the following project:

Bid Date: Thursday; March 25, 2021 @ 2:00 PM

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

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Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of George Q. Cundiff III (20 E 1998), also known as George Quincy Cundiff III, George Cundiff III, deceased January 20, 2020, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before May 31, 2021 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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M/WBE BID NOTICES Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. An Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor, NC General Contractors # 7706 Will Consider All Quotes Regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is Soliciting Bids for M/WBE Participation.

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

By: Melissa Starr Livesay, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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Vehicle Operator Sanitation-938 Vehicle Operator Sanitation-948

Utilities Plant Operator - 1425 Senior Crew Coordinator-C&M 1334 hR Analyst-Recruiting-475 Senior Financial Technician-115 Senior Administrative Assistant-835 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Town of Kernersville Planner Working for the Town of Kernersville is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also a chance to have a hand in the development of a rapidly growing community by participating in all aspects of planning for the community’s land use, transportation, economic development, parks and recreation, downtown, infrastructure and redevelopment activity.

The Planner position is part of the Planning and Engineering team charged with implementing the Town of Kernersville’s community driven vision. Our community is committed to making Kernersville an even better place to live, work, play and raise a family. Come join us!

Visit our careers website at http://jobs.toknc.com for more information and to apply online by March 31, 2021. The Town offers a progressive pay plan and excellent benefits. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Apply online today! EOE. The Chronicle March 18 2021

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We are soliciting subcontract bids for the following trades. Work may include, but not limited to: Asphalt Paving, Concrete, Erosion Control, Hauling, Minor Drainage, Utilities, Signs, Photographic Docs., Traffic Control, Clearing & Grubbing, Landscaping, Bore & Jack, Fencing, Metal, & any incidentals and materials necessary for construction to complete the project.

The work in this contract generally consists of installation of 6,822 linear feet of 24-inch ductile iron sanitary sewer outfall line, by open cut, and bore and jack. Additionally, the work consists of the Installation of approximately 6,149 linear feet of 24-inch DI water line and appurtenances with 5,714 feet installed by open cut, and 435 linear feet of 24-inch TR Flex DI water line installed by directional drill, connecting to existing water lines near the intersections of Summit Avenue and Reedy Fork Parkway and Brown Summit Road and Chickasha Drive. Every effort of the contractor shall be made to complete the water line portion of the contract first.

The work performed under this Contract shall include, but may not be limited to: the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment and services, whether specifically mentioned or not, that is required to complete the Construction of the Work of the project. All requirements of the State of North Carolina and all pertinent administrative regulations shall apply to this project as if herein written out in full.

Please contact Daniel Lynch at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com if you have any trouble accessing the job link listed below for your reference.

Digital Plans Below: (Copy & Paste into your Browser) https://www.dropbox.com/s/9tg7vjzbi2iyyf1/2 019-006A%20Plans%20-%20Final.pdf?dl=0 Digital Specs Below: (Copy & Paste into your Browser) https://www.dropbox.com/s/ps7sml2dpgrl8fx/ 2019-006A%20Project%20Manual%20%20Final.pdf?dl=0 Also, please be sure to review the job link below weekly to review any Addendums that may have been added, in case of Bid Date Change or any other important changes. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ngyve55l03zlhyi /AAA0Fiq3KSMPICEZSfKY_QnCa?dl=0 You may view plans & specs at the following locations: JRL Office @ 314 S. Academy St. Pilot Mtn, NC or Bidding Documents also may be examined at the following locations and All work will be in accordance with the Plans and Specifications which are on file in the office of “The City of Greensboro”, Contact Mr. Ted Barker, Engineering Division, 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401, telephone: (336) 4337308, fax: (336) 373-2338, or email: ted.barker@greensboro-nc.gov If you need plans or specs., equip., credit lines, secure loans, joint payments, insurance or quick payments—call Daniel @ J.R.L. (J.R.L. will furnish bonds for all projects & will help you obtain the proper certification, (if you are not certified.)

JRL is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact me if you have not heard from JRL by 3-31-21 and I will inform you of the status of your bid. If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please see JRL terms below or contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance.

Bonding: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE (DBE) subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work. All M/WBE (DBE) subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner.

Financial Assistance: Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide Joint Check Agreements to all M/WBE (DBE) subcontractors. Please request a Joint Check Agreement in writing. We will work with you and the material vendor to develop a Joint Check Agreement to satisfy all parties.

Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly basis if the work for which payment is being requested is complete and accepted by the Owner JRL encourages 2nd tier M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier M/WBE Subcontractors.

Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336368-4613 The Chronicle March 18, 2021

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Community Calendar NOW – Volunteer Center of the Triad The Volunteer Center of the Triad is responding to COVID-19 by bringing the volunteer community together. We have designated a portion of our website www. volunteercentertriad.org to assist our non-profit community as their needs arise around the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are interested in volunteering, visit www. volunteercentertriad.org, click COVID-19 Response and search volunteer opportunities available.

Each Wednesday Marketing outside of the box HUSTLE Winston-Salem is hosting Marketing Outside the Box: The Art of Visual Networking. COVID-19 has impacted networking in a big way; you can still make this tool work for you. Enjoy virtual and hybrid marketing techniques to keep your business on your customer’s mind! Virtual sessions happen every Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. You can register for the zoom link by going to: https://www.hustlews.org/events-programs.

Contact hustlewsinfo@gmail.com for questions.

Now – May 31 Textile art display Delta Arts Center is exhibiting “Raw Edges Textile Art,” a display of quilts and other textile pieces made by local African American quilters, now through May 31.

Delta Arts Center is located at 2611 New Walkertown Road. Call 336-722-2625 to arrange an appointment to view the exhibit.

NOW – Mar. 27 Art Show and Sale Senior Services is hosting the 11th annual and first online Art Show & Sale Benefiting Meals-on-Wheels!

We’re doing things a little differently in 2021, as we honor the life and works of Bonnie Dempster. You can preview and browse amazing art from a variety of artists and practically every medium. Starting March 13, you can buy your favorite pieces. All of the art will remain available to purchase until March 27. The best part is that the sales of the art will help provide nutritious meals to area seniors in our Meals-on-Wheels program! To see the art, go to https://one.bidpal.net/artformeals/welcome.

March 18 Virtual storytelling event The Willingham Story Slam @ MUSE Winston-Salem will host a virtual storytelling event on March 18 at 7 p.m., with the theme “Never Saw it Coming.” Guests are invited to tell their best stories about the unexpected, surprise, anticipation, rethinking, or their personal interpretation of the prompt.

Advanced registration for our free community event is required for storytellers and observers. Donations are welcome. Further details are available at: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/willingham-story-slammuse-winston-

salem-never-saw-it-coming-tickets-141366020573.

March 22 Medicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a virtual workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans.

The session will be held on Monday, March 22, from 3 - 4:30 p.m. through computer and telephone access.

The session is designed to explain and clarify the Medicare sign-up process and educate attendees on how to make smart choices. Trained Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors will be available to answer general questions.

The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 or Info@shepherdscenter.org for more information or to reserve a seat.

March 25 HUB certification training Minority and women-owned businesses can receive assistance certifying or re-certifying as historically underutilized businesses with the state of North Carolina through web-based training that will be available online Wednesday, March 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The training will be interactive, allowing participants to ask questions during the presentation. Interested business owners should register through the Eventbrite link at CityofWS.org/MWBE. March 25 Interactive music and dementia care On Thursday, March 25, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., the It’s All About You Caregiver Support Program will offer a fun and engaging virtual presentation by Dr. Allison Gagnon from the UNC School of the Arts music faculty.

She will share information and demonstrate how caregivers can use music in the home to assist with caring for someone with dementia. For more information or to register, call 336-748-0217 or contact Carol Ann Harris, charris@shepherdscenter.org.

April 21 Charity golf tournament Jim Shaw’s ACE Academy Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held Wednesday, April 21. Registration/Brunch will be from 9:30 – 10:30 am; shotgun start at 11 a.m. The tournament will be held at Maple Chase Golf & Country Club, 5475 Germanton Road.

The cost is $125 per player or $375 per team which includes: green fees, cart, range balls, and a pro shop gift card. There will be door prizes for the longest drive, clos-

est to the pin, and prizes for a “hole in one.” For more information about the golf tournament, aviation summer camps, or sponsorship opportunities please contact Jim Shaw’s ACE Aviation Academy at 336-306-8145 or by email at ShawAceAcademy@gmail.com.

May 28 & 29 Kidswrite 2021 Burning Coal Theatre Company is pleased to announce Kidswrite 2021, a collection of short plays written by young playwrights, selected from submissions solicited from Wake and 13 surrounding counties. Performance dates are Friday and Saturday, May 28th and 29th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and may be obtained at the door. More information at 919-834-4001 or at www.burningcoal.org. NOTE: if the Coronavirus situation has not cleared by these dates, we will present the performances livestreamed.

Jul 12-16, 19-23 Aviation summer camps Jim Shaw’s ACE Academy will again be offering aviation-related summer camps for middle and high school students this summer. There will be two aviation summer camps offered for 2021. July 12–16 will be for middle school students and July 19–23 for high school students. The cost of the weeklong summer camp is $130 per student, which includes meals. Both aviation camps will be located at Smith-Reynolds airport.

For more information about the golf tournament or aviation summer camps please can contact Jim Shaw’s ACE Aviation Academy at 336-306-8145 or by email at ShawAceAcademy@gmail.com.

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Huldah From page B3

The Oxford Bible Commentary).

For Your Consideration: Why do you think God used Huldah? What might be modern day idols and how do you remember to worship God and not those idols?

Application: God’s message to Jerusalem was

that ignorance of His word is not an excuse. We are clearly instructed to “study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

God wants us to keep our eyes on Him so we do not fall prey to modern-day idols. “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee” (Psalm 119:11). We would

T he C hronicle do well to follow instructions given in Joshua 1:8: “This book of the law shall not depart out of the mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.“ Too much to ask? What about at least 15 minutes a day studying the Bible.

Carter G. Woodson School awarded $55,725 from NC Department of Public Instruction SUBMITTED ARTICLE

Carter G. Woodson School (CGWS), a K-12 charter school located in Winston Salem, has been awarded a grant of $55,725 from the N.C. Dept. of Public Instruction under the Coding and Mobile App Development Grant Program. CGWS is the only charter school over the past two years awarded among the grantees. This demonstration project is designed to help assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of a CGWS computer science/ CTE/digital learning curriculum aligned with the N.C. K-12 Computer Science Standards.

The CarterCode Academy (CCA) will involve a 40-hour professional development cohort of 33 participants including K-12 teachers across all disciplines, curriculum specialists, guidance services, school administration, and guidance. Some 130 students will also actively participate. CCA’s goal is to incorporate digital learning into existing courses across the curriculum, not limited to typical math and science disciplines. The project period is from Feb. 24 – June 30, 2021.

CGWS is a Title 1 school serving some 465 students with a blended population of 45% African American and 55% Hispanic. Computer science remains plagued by an under representation by gender, race, ethnicity, geography, and family income.

CGWS seeks to favorably impact this trend.

CCA involves a part-

nership of presenters from educational institutions, business, entrepreneurs and others, including NCSU/Friday Institute/ Computer Science Initiative; Greater Winston Salem, Inc. (formerly WS Chamber of Commerce); NCDPI-Digital Teaching & Learning; FTCC-IT/ Cyber Security Program; National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce (NCBW) based at Forsyth Technical Community College; Chuck Byrd with Strategic Partners Collaborative; Balint Gaspar with SightSource; and Dr. William Lewis with WillHouse Global.

Some testimonies from our partnership letters include: *Sam Morris with NCSU/Friday Institute/ Computer Science Initiative, who serves as the CCA lead faculty. Sam said, “We look forward to working with you to expand student opportunities/broaden participation in computer science at CGWS.” *Mark Owens and Terri Cummings with Greater Winston Salem, Inc. said, “Our commitment is to partner and connect businesses and educational institutions to CGWS in support of this program.” *Dr. Deanne Wesley

with FTCC said, “Your project and its effect on student learning/professional development is an awesome opportunity in digital learning and technology. We’re pleased to support your project.” *Russ Read with NCBW said, “The biotechnology workforce of tomorrow will require an agile workforce operational in all aspects of informatics associated with good documentation practices.

CGWS Code Academy is very much in line with the early STEM skills needed for these job opportunities.”

Ben Harris, CGWS director, said, “Our ancestral heritage and pride demand that we continue with our innovative and culturally relevant curriculum; we are expanding into agricultural sciences, with our school farm … and continue to strengthen our focus on math and science and embrace new initiatives that will distinguish CGWS as a leader in public education in N.C. We have digital cameras in all classrooms ensuring the inclusion of a blended/virtual learning environment.

This project will greatly expand our vision.”

CCA Project Manager/ Grant Writer/Compliance Officer: Aynn Daniels – LIANDA Consulting Group, Inc.; Project Supervisor: Debra Gaines – CGWS Curriculum/Testing Coordinator.

Carter G. Woodson School is located ate 437 Goldfloss Street. For more information, visit www. cartergwoodsonschool. org.

Foundation renews grant support for creative solutions to transportation challenges

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The Winston-Salem Foundation has made six grants totaling $169,600 to support creative solutions to local transportation challenges. These grants were made using a participatory grantmaking approach in which the majority of the decision-making committee was comprised by two audiences: residents with lived experience and those with expertise in local transportation issues.

The Foundation initially made grants to address transportation challenges in 2019 and after extensive community engagement, saw the need to invest more resources in this area.

Foundation Program Officer Charlie Gardner says, “We know that inadequate transportation is a barrier to accessing healthy and affordable food, receiving healthcare, and maintaining employment.

Many of these challenges have only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why additional grant funding was so vital for these organizations to continue their work.”

The Foundation recognizes that solving complex public problems involving infrastructure and systems requires broad community engagement and also must involve those who are directly impacted.

As the organization advances programmatic work for its focus areas for community investment—Building an Inclusive Economy and Advancing Equity in Education—it does so with recognition of significant educational, economic, and residential disparities among communities of color. By listening, learning, and leading alongside those who are most knowledgeable on community issues, the Foundation aims to disrupt inequities, reduce barriers, and strengthen our community.

Committee member Diane Fitzhugh says, “I was honored to serve on the Foundation’s Transportation Grant

Committee because each of the agencies awarded grants are providing direct services to our neighbors. It’s an opportunity to enhance the lives of individuals and families in our community.”

2020 TRANSPORTATION GRANTS: *Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries – $29,900 to continue the Transition to Work Program that provides transportation to employment for men recently released men from jails and prisons *Forsyth Technical Community College – $25,000 to identify students’ transportation barriers and to begin implementing scalable interventions *Island Culturez – $20,000 to connect urban youth with agricultural training and to bring healthy produce to food deserts. *Salvation Army – $53,700 to purchase a new bus to transport youth to Boys and Girls Club *Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem – $25,000 to provide transportation services for seniors in Forsyth County *Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville – $16,000 to provide transportation for seniors who are wheelchair bound or on dialysis These grants are made possible by donations to the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds that enable the Foundation to adapt to changing community opportunities and challenges. To learn more, visit wsfoundation.org/transportation.

The Winston-Salem Foundation is a community foundation that supports charitable programs in the greater Forsyth County area. Learn more at wsfoundation.org.

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