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The north carolina Black repertory company (the Black rep) is moving downtown.

After calling 610 coliseum drive home for more than 20 years, during a press conference earlier this week representatives for the Black rep, the states’ first and oldest African-American theatre company, announced the move to 419 Spruce St. earlier this year, The Arts council of Winston-Salem confirmed plans to sell its 2.93 acre property, which houses the Black rep and the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem.

At the time of the announcement, Arts council officials said the move was part of a restructuring initiative that aims to reduce expenses. executive director nigel Alston said the move downtown, which is a collaborative effort with The Arts council, will mark a new beginning for the Black rep. he said although the old location has been the foundation of the company for years, the move downtown will carry the Black rep and the national Black Theatre Festival into the future.

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During a press conference on Monday, May 14, representatives from the N.C. Black Repertory Company announced they will be moving to this building at 419 Spruce Street in the coming months.

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Early College kicks off 2018 graduations

By TeVin STinSon The chronicLe

More than a dozen high school students and their loved ones became very familiar with the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial coliseum last week as they participated in not one, but two graduation ceremonies on the same

Participants in the May Day Celebration Royal Court make their way to the stage on Friday, May 11.

Cook students show off talent with 1st May Day event

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By TeVin STinSon The chronicLe

With temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s last week, students, teachers, faculty, staff and parents at cook Literacy Model School came together to celebrate the start of summer during their first annual May day celebration.

The earliest May day celebrations were celebrated as a pagan holiday in roman times, but through the years became a popular secular celebration.

The celebration took on new meaning at cook last Friday as students showed their talents through song and dance. Students from every grade were also selected to represent the May day court, similar to the homecoming court seen at high schools and colleges.

From Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to more contemporary hits, the event had enough singing and dancing to keep everyone interested. Several parents and teachers even joined in when they knew the lyrics.

A student from the Early College of Forsyth County receives her high school diploma during the gradation ceremony on Friday, May 11.

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Students from early college of Forsyth county (ecF) officially kicked off graduation season in the area when they held their ceremony at the coliseum last Friday morning, May 11.

As if graduating from high school isn’t enough excitement for one day, students returned later that evening to receive their associates’ degree during the

Frustration over body cam laws

By Todd Luck The chronicLe

residents and city council members expressed their frustrations with the state’s body camera law during Monday’s Public Safety committee meeting on May 14.

The law, preventing release of

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police body cam footage without court order, has once again become a local issue as many are calling for the release of footage from a recent deadly police shooting of an African-American man by a white officer.

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in the fall of 1992, seniors at Carver and Glenn high Schools embarked on a journey that no student before had traveled when they made the decision to join Crosby Scholars, a partnership designed to prepare students for college admission.

From modest beginnings at only two high schools, today Crosby Scholars has grown to impact every high school in the local district and others in the area, graduated nearly 9,000 students, and helped more than 33,000 students prepare for college. While celebrating the success of the more than 1,000 students who represent the Crosby Class of 2018, during the annual Seniors honors Gala held at the Benton Convention Center on April 30, Crosby supporters and sponsors also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the first graduating class, the Class of 1993.

"To the special Class of 1993 we celebrate you're willingness to join this unknown program 25 years ago," said Anc newman, chairman of the Crosby Scholars Board of directors. "you paved the way for

others including those who are standing here tonight and we thank you." during the keynote address dr. karrie Gibson dixon, vice president of Academic and Student Affairs for the unC System, and a member of the first graduating class said, Crosby Scholars brought a sense of energy to Carver that wasn't there before. She said it brought energy that let them know that college can be an option.

Gibson- dixon who currently serves as the interim chancellor at elizabeth City State university said Crosby helped her understand the importance of planning for the future. "i have a lot of great memories of my high school days, most of them spent with me and my friends preparing for pep rallies and basketball games and deciding what clubs we wanted to participate in and making sure everything was in order for prom," she continued. "no matter what was going on though as a Crosby Scholar i knew i had to perform well in the classroom and plan for my future.”

While addressing the Class of 2018, dr. Gibsondixon told students to always be prepared to grow

and never give up on working towards their goals and dreams.

She said, "...everyone in this room at some point has felt like giving up. But i'm telling you if you feel that way keep pushing. That's what it's going to take. "keep pushing. reevaluate. Set additional goals and you will get there," she continued. "...there's a great journey ahead of you. There's a legacy to carry on, it's okay to take a break from timeto-time but you will have to continue on towards your greatness."

Following the keynote address students from high schools across the county received their honorary Crosby Scholars' pins.

Scholarship recipients were also recognized during the gala.

For future Crosby Scholars, the Crosby Scholars Community Partnership has been awarded $45,000 over two years from the national College Access network (nCAn) to fund a near Peer Advisor at Forsyth Technical Community College. nCAn offered the regrant opportunity, funded by the Michael & Susan dell Foundation, “to help college access organizations establish or signifi-

Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt.

Both the city and the county’s lawsuits are part of multi-district litigation overseen by u.S. district Judge dan Polster in ohio.

The lawsuits say that manufacturers overstated benefits and downplayed the risks of opioids while distributors failed to properly monitor and report suspicious orders of prescription painkillers.

Also during the meeting, commissioners approved several grant applications related to opioids. This included two grants applications by the emergency Services department’s Mobile integrated health (Mih) Program for Cardinal innovations healthcare's Community reinvestment funds. one is a $137,000 grant to purchase a year’s supply of the opioid withdraw drug Buprenorphine, which would be first administered to patients on the scene, and to hire a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Case Manager to link the patients to a

Medication-AssistedTreatment provider so they can continue to receive the drug while in treatment.

The other is a $120,000 grant for continued reimbursement for ambulance trips in the hospital diversion program.

Commissioners approved an Mih application for a $150,000 state grant for peer support specialists to work with Mih paramedics as part of postoverdose reversal response.

They also approved an application for a grant of up to $20,000 from the unC School of Government to participate in its intensive two-year collaborative learning model that’ll provide direct response and support to ten counties on the opioid crisis. in other business, Ashleigh Sloop was appointed to replace County Clerk Carla holt when she retires at the end of May.

County declares opioid crisis a public nuisance

By Todd LuCk The ChroniCLe

Forsyth County Commissioners voted on several items on May 10 related to the national opioid epidemic, including declaring it a local public nuisance.

The overuse of legal prescription opioids is being widely blamed for the current crisis of opioid addiction that is taxing first responders, jails and numerous other services across the nation. Forsyth County already approved joining many government entities nationwide, including the City of WinstonSalem, in suing opioid distributors and manufacturers. To help with the lawsuit, commissioners approved a resolution last week declaring the opioids crisis a local public nuisance that must be abated.

“Considering the 456 opioid-related deaths in the county from 1999 to 2016, there is a known record of evidence of this epidemic to support the declaration of a public nuisance,” said

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Scholars enrolled at Forsyth Tech – the largest number of the program’s g r a d u a t i n g seniors. The near Peer advisor at Forsyth Tech will ensure Crosby Scholars at Forsyth Tech know how to connect to on-campus resources their

first year on campus. in addition, the near Peer advisor will connect students to alumni at Forsyth Tech, so that they will have peer support and opportunities for study groups, and extra-curricular activities on campus.

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Crosby Scholars was one of 12 organizations from across the country to be awarded the re-grant funding.

The funding will support expansion of Crosby Scholars’ near Peer adviser program to Crosby Scholars who enroll at Forsyth Technical Community College (Forsyth Tech) to guide them through their first year in college. in 2017, 103 Crosby

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if you don’t have time to promote your small business, let Fay horwitt help.

“We went out into communities and did surveys, talk to entrepreneurs about our various challenges and what they needed most to be able to grow and succeed,” she said. horwitt is the Ceo of hUsTle Winston-salem. “it’s a new nonprofit in Winston-salem with a focus on growing the local economy by accelerating underrepresented entrepreneurs. our initial focus is on women, people of color and marginalized business districts.” hUsTle Winstonsalem originally launched as a prototype of the inclusive entrepreneurship

cluster, a part of the emc arts Community innovation lab convened by the Kenan institute for the arts, the Winstonsalem Foundation, and the arts Council of Ws/FC. horwitt said everyone was impressed with the results. “at the end of the lab, it was determined by cluster participants that, due to the tremendous response from the community and a continuing need, the work of hUsTle Winstonsalem should and would continue.”

Fay horwitt is a true motivator. her passion and faith in women entrepreneurs is uncompromising.

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zens have equitable opportunity to achieve economic prosperity through entrepreneurship,” she said. adressing the question, what is the biggest challenge to growing an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem here in the city,

horwitt said: “our city has long struggled with racial and economic divides. like many cities across the county, we also have a history of power being centralized in systemic ways that prevent or make it challenging to achieve

equity and upward mobility. There is a lack of funding going to efforts that will create entrepreneurial equity. There are very few people of color in leadership roles with the ecosystem who have the power to designate the use of funds that could help level the playing field for black and brown entrepreneurs in our city. We struggle with knowing how to change that dynamic.” horwitt talked about how women entrepreneurs work differently, so hUsTle Winston-salem created a space specifically for women to bond and to grow their business.

“Women entrepreneurs need different things and the space is for all women no matter their background. We want all women entrepreneurs to come together and collabo-

rate and support each other in launching growing businesses,” she said. hUsTle Winstonsalem partners with The Ramkat music and performance space monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. “you can come work on your business, get referrals, get business coaching, attend workshops, and be able to figure out and address those barriers every woman entrepreneur faces,” horwitt said.

The Ramkat is located on 170 West ninth street in Winston-salem. For more information, email Fay horwitt at hustlewsinfo@gmail.com.

Check out the rest of my interview with Fay horwitt on The Chronicle’s youTube.com channel @Winstonsalem Chronicle.

just looking for the next mountian she will have to climb,” said mr. Paul. “We are so excited and so proud of her as parents and we just say God bless her and just keep her.” “she has always been so focused and she has always been such and extraordinary daughter,” said mrs. Paul. “We are looking for the next level for her and what i see a lot in her is that when she sets her mind to something she is focused and gets it accomplished.” mr. and mrs. Paul stated they have supported Jakeana throughout the years in her quest to become an attorney. They say Jakeana has never veered from her quest of becoming a lawyer. her

parents said they knew whatever she had her hands on God was going to take her through successfully.

Paul stated her focus now will be on criminal defense but in the future she may explore other options on the other side of the bench for the prosecution. she says one day she may even want to try her hand at becoming a judge. “i am open to anything that God has planned for me,” said Paul. “The lord has been there for me so far and i am truly blessed and excited for what he has in store for me.”

Young lawyer sees her lifelong dream come true

By TimoThy Ramsey The ChRoniCle

may 7, 2018, is a day Jakeana Paul will never forget. at 8:30 a.m, she was sworn in as an attorney at City hall in front of a room full of family and friends.

Becoming at attorney was a childhood dream of Paul’s growing. she stuck with her passion throughout the years and her dream of helping the less fortunate has become a reality.

“Criminal defense is actually my passion and i just want to help people and to be a voice for those that are less fortunate,” Paul said. “That is the reason that i always wanted to be an attorney and be that voice for people to be

heard.”

Paul attended the University of Greensboro for her undergraduate studies. she then enrolled in north Carolina Central University for law school. she says she feels blessed to be in this position after all of the hard work she has put in over the years.

“Words could not explain how blessed i am just to be here and to see everything that i have dreamed of come to fruition,” Paul continued. “all of the late nights, prayer, hard times, good times and everything just came full circle today.”

Paul was sworn in by renowned Forsyth County Judge Camille BanksPrince while her parents stood only a few feet away.

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period of time and we’re moving to the center of the Arts District, which is downtown,” continued Alston. “… It’s in a good place in the heart of downtown and we’re very excited about that.”

The building that will carry on the legacy of the theatre company started by the late Larry Leon Hamlin is known as the “419 Building” and is located behind the Stevens Center and across the street from the former

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Cook Principal and Executive Director Dr. Paula Wilkins said the purpose of the May Day Celebration was to build confidence and excitement among the student body.

She said, “This was designed to build them up, show them what’s possible.”

The entire production was arranged by longtime music teacher Madeline McKoy. Before the start of the 2017-2018 school year, McKoy was enjoying retirement, but she decided to return to the classroom to help the students at Cook.

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When discussing the move, president and executive director of The Arts Council Jim Sparrow said its part of the organization taking the necessary steps to grow. He said, “A lot of this is about pieces and foundational blocks in place that allows new growth to happen.

“419 is one of those key pieces that gets more of our core arts institutions downtown in what is emerging as the Arts District,” he continued. “… This is going to be a summer that you will see a lot of changes that will hopefully change the landscape in a good way. That provides

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lots of opportunity for the arts community for the National Black Theatre Festival, for the North Carolina Black Repertory Company but also the arts community as a whole.”

Sparrow mentioned more information about the move, and other art institutions joining the Black Rep downtown will be made next month.

On Friday, May 18, Black Rep supporters will hold a special gathering to say goodbye to the old building. The celebration is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

Students from Cook Literacy Model School “wrap the May Pole” during the May Day Celebration held at the school last Friday.

(Left) Sudents at Cook Literacy Model School perform during the May Day Celebration on Friday, May 11.

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We must never Educators respond misleading forget history toremarks of of lynchings lawmakers in N. C. GUEST EDITORIAL

Thousands of Confederate monuments dot the South and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. It's nice when something pops up, as Paul Harvey used to say, to tell the rest of the story.

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice formally opened April 26 near the State Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. The memorial is a stark documentation of the number of human beings killed in the South during the sad and sorry era known as Jim Crow.

Primarily, the memorial documents lynchings.

The Equal Justice Institute, a nonprofit lawyers' group dedicated to overturning unjust convictions, is the organization behind the memorial.

It documented more than 4,400 cases of individuals being hanged by vigilantes in the Old Confederacy between 1877 – when the last federal troops pulled out of the legion – and the last documented lynching, in 1941.

These non-judicial executions were carried out by lawless bands, some connected to the Ku Klux Klan, others ad hoc. Often, the victims were not only hanged, but also burned, castrated or flayed alive. (The flecks of skin were often saved as souvenirs.)

Some of the victims were white, most notably the Jewish mill manager Leo Frank, who was pulled from a jail and lynched in 1915 outside Marietta, Georgia.

The overwhelming majority, however, were African-American men. Their ``crimes'' included such offenses as holding a photo of a white woman, trying to vote or generally acting ``uppity.''

The perpetrators of these crimes generally were never punished, nor even brought to trial.

These weren't just sadistic homicides. They were deliberate acts of terror, meant to frighten the black population into toeing the line of Jim Crow segregation and low-wage labor. Tote that barge, lift that bale, or you might wind up as some of the ``Strange Fruit'' from Billie Holiday's harrowing song.

Tar Heels can tell themselves thank God for Mississippi or Alabama. The death toll from lynchings in North Carolina was 123 in that seven-decade period, according to EJI. (They count a few more cases than official sources, but their research appears solid.) North Carolina's toll was lower than some Deep South states.

Yet it was still horrific – and it hits close to home.

According to the memorial, 22 people were lynched in New Hanover, more than in any other North Carolina county. On the memorial's tally of counties, New Hanover ranks in the grisly Top 20 of most lynchings in the entire nation. [This is the county that includes Wilmington.]

Those who know the history of 1898 know that a lot of hate brewed in and around Wilmington. It is shocking, though, to be confronted by the raw, bare numbers.

It is not enough, either, to claim these things all happened long, long ago. The after-effects of that terror still poison race relations in this region and hinder progress.

They make a hollow lie of our preachments to other nations about the war on terror. Terror made a home here a long, long time ago.

We can't bring the dead back to life. Nothing can make this right. We can, however, do whatever we can to treat each other as human beings – and never forget the many times we did not.

The StarNews of Wilmington, N.C.

To the Editor:

These are the facts: Tomorrow [Wednesday] tens of thousands of educators from across our state will be at the capital because they demand better for our students.

When our elected leaders are proud of being $2,400 behind the national average in per-pupil spending and $9,600 behind the national average in teacher compensation, that is telling. It’s also telling that some of our elected leaders are prioritizing massive corporate tax cuts, instead of putting necessary textbooks and technology into the hands of our students so they have every opportunity at success.

Educators, parents, and community members have had enough of their children being underserved and will hold legislators who do not support students accountable at the ballot box in November.

Mark Jewell, President North Carolina Association of Educators Raleigh

Note: The statement is in response to the Republican Leadership press conference Tuesday afternoon, May 15. On May 16, the North Carolina Association of Educators held a March for Students and Rally for Respect as part of its annual Advocacy Day.

Republicans revive lukewarm teacher pay proposal To the Editor:

Teachers are taking to the streets because Republicans continue to put tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations ahead of our schools.

Republicans today [May 15] refused to address teachers’ concerns and instead reheated the same warmed over proposal that fell flat

last year.

Governor [Roy] Cooper’s budget gets teacher pay to the national average in four years and helps teachers with school supplies, textbooks, and out-of-pocket expenses.

Instead of gimmicks and condescendingly telling teachers to be grateful, Republicans should follow Governor Cooper’s lead and give teachers the respect they deserve.

Spokesman Robert Howard North Carolina Democratic Party Raleigh

Note: The statement was in response to legislative Republicans' proposal on teacher pay.

The lasting effects of Mother’s Day celebrations James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist

The lasting effects of Mother’s Day celebrations Mother’s Day was nationally recognized on Sunday, May 13. It is now over, and we’ll have to wait for another one next year. There is a great deal of excitement associated with this day. The build up to this day is both warranted and justified. Chocolate candy, flowers and dinner out are on everyone’s list for their beloved mother.

Cards and balloons are in every store ready to be purchased.

Children love Mother’s Day. There is a special bond between mothers and children. The bond is unbreakable, and it lasts forever. While I believe fathers have an important role to play in raising children, mothers have a responsibility that is intrin-

sic, natural and heartfelt.

Many years ago, when I was a boy, I can remember boys teasing each other about their moms. The joking was always about somebody’s momma.

Sometimes the joking went on for a while but upon reflection now, it was always about “your momma.” Fathers never got into the teasing conversation. Throughout my young life, I never heard many daddy jokes. They were important but not like momma was.

Back in the day, there were certain traditions associated with Mother’s Day. One of the traditions I remember the most was wearing either a red flower or a white flower on Mother’s Day. You wore a red flower if your mother was living and a white flower if your mother had passed away. I don’t know how that tradition started, but the folks in WinstonSalem believed in it.

I was one of only a few teenagers wearing a white flower because my mom had passed away. As I watch teens today, I realize

I had some of the same attributes and characteristics. Wearing that white flower made me feel immediately uncomfortable. I wanted what every other teen wanted and that was to feel equal and not inferior. At times, I felt inferior because my mom had passed away.

Despite my feelings, I soon realized even during my teenage years, how blessed I was to have Mrs. Mildred Holland Ewers as my mother. There isn’t enough time to write about how much she taught me and how she provided me with a loving and stable home. Her being is manifested in me by the way I treat people. I really believe my mom coined the terms, home training and don’t wear out your welcome.

Many times, I can remember my mom saying, “Jimmy, don’t go out here and act like a fool.

You better act like you got some sense.” As I played around my neighborhood, those words rang true in my ears.

Almost every weekend

and some week days, I found myself in a friend’s house. Usually it was for playing or for eating.

Sometimes, the same hot dog tasted better at somebody else’s house.

However, I felt more comfortable getting another helping at my house. Don’t wear out your welcome really meant don’t stay too long and don’t eat too much. I obeyed, most of the time.

I am in the fourth quarter of my life now. Yet the happy and loving memories of my mom are ever present in my mind. You see, my mom was my parent and I was her son. My life has been made better because my mom shaped it.

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

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Jesse Jackson

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African-American unemployment has reached its lowest levels ever. President Donald Trump boasts about this on the stump, naturally claiming credit for a recovery that began after his predecessor, Barack Obama, saved an economy that was in free fall. Trump says he’s delivering on his promised “new deal for blacks.” Don’t fall for the hype.

A low topline unemployment rate is a good thing. Tight labor markets force employers to compete for workers. More African-Americans who are too often the last hired find jobs. Those who have lousy jobs are more confident about looking for bet-

ter ones. Even harsh employers like Wal-Mart find it necessary to lift wages to attract and keep decent workers. Wages should start going up.

But we haven’t seen much of that in this economy. That’s because while the topline rate is down, it doesn’t count millions who have given up looking for work and have dropped out of the work force. Only if the economy continues to grow and unemployment continues to decline are we likely to see wages starting to improve.

The big problem, however, is that most of the jobs are simply lousy.

Virtually all of the new jobs aren’t secure – they are part-time, short-term contract jobs, with variable hours, few benefits and low wages. Not surprisingly, African-Americans are more likely to be caught in these kinds of jobs than whites are.

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African-Americans find that the costs of what they need are rising faster than their wages are. Paychecks don’t buy what their paychecks used to buy. Health care costs are exploding.

College debt is now higher than credit card debt and auto debt. Housing costs are at or near record highs, both for those who want to buy a home and those who want to rent.

As bad as this is for everyone, it is worse for African-Americans. Black unemployment rates remain nearly twice as high as white unemployment rates. Black households make less income and have dramatically less wealth than white households. This is true at all levels of education and in every region. According to a report from the Asset Funders Network, the median wealth of single African-American women is a stunning $200. It is $300 for single African-

American men. It is $15,640 for single white women and $28,900 for single white men.

There is less poverty now than there was 50 years ago.

AfricanAmericans have started to close the education gap –in graduating from high school, getting a college or advanced degree. Yet in 1968, the median black household only earned 63 percent what a median white household earned. In 2016, the gap was worse, with blacks earning only 61 percent of what a typical white household earned.

Much of this is due to discrimination. Study after study shows that job seekers with a “white sounding name” are more likely to be called back than those with a “black sounding name.” Some of it is due to the failure of the minimum wage to keep pace with productivity or inflation.

Some of it comes from the

decline in labor unions, with wages stagnating across the board.

Trump boasts about the unemployment rate. He promised in the campaign a “new deal for blacks.”

He claims that cracking down on illegal immigrants has helped lift black wages by reducing competition for low-skilled jobs.

The reality is that Trump’s policies are perversely designed to make things harder for AfricanAmericans. His administration is rolling back enforcement of civil rights laws across the government. It is cutting back on enforcement against wage theft and payday lenders. It is reversing Obama’s order to provide millions more with overtime pay.

Trump boasts that he has dismantled Obamacare. The result is millions more losing coverage or unable to afford the prices that are rising in part as a result of Trump’s

attacks.

The administration plans to reduce funds for Pell grants and college loans. Its tax cuts will go overwhelmingly to the already rich, while it calls for reducing the resulting deficits by slashing spending on Medicaid and Medicare, on food stamps and education. Low-wage white workers will be the most numerous victims, but African-Americans and Latinos will be hit disproportionately.

A good economy with full employment can help solve many problems. But Trump’s “new deal for blacks” is a bad deal from the bottom of the deck. We know what to do to reduce poverty and entrenched discrimination. It isn’t a mystery. It is simply a matter of will — and of power.

Jesse Jackson is founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

A logical and sensible solution in the gun debate

Let me start by saying that I served in the U.S. Richard Army from 1964-1967 and in Vietnam from 1966Piszczek 1967 and I am a strong supporter of the Second Guest Amendment.

Columnist That being said there is a reason why we as a nation cannot come to a logical, sensible solution to the gun debate that both sides can support. We are a bitterly divided nation that talks at, talks over and refuses to admit that the other side of the debate may actually have some valid points. As long as this situation persists, nothing will ever get done.

In fact there are four points that both sides of the debate actually believe in. These are; 1) the right to selfdefense, 2) the right to hunt, 3) universal background checks for all firearm sales and transfers, 4) that those who are felons and those who have a mental illness that make them a danger to themselves or others should not have the right to own a firearm. Here is the beginning of a possible solution, with just one more hurdle to overcome. That is the idea of assault weapons.

Assault weapons were made for war and to inflict the maximum damage to the human body. There is only one difference between the assault weapons the military have and the ones sold to civilians. The military version has full and select automatic fire. This function was removed

so the weapon could be sold to civilians since it is unlawful for a civilian to own an automatic weapon. So whether they are military or civilian models, these are weapons of war. Less than 0.5 percent of gun owners hunt with an AR-15 or another type assault weapon, regardless of the myriad voices that yell, “that’s what I use mine for.”

This brings us to the purpose of this op-ed. I will put forth a logical and sensible solution to the gun debate.

Will everyone agree to it? Probably not. But I believe a lot more will. If the vast majority can accept a compromise, we might stand a chance of putting this debate to bed once and for all. So here is my solution to this problem: First, we enact mandatory universal background checks for all gun sales, whether by licensed dealers, and

between all private parties. This includes all guns that are handed down to ones, relatives and friends. All American citizens can own as many revolvers and pistols, whose magazines do not extend beyond the bottom of the pistol grip, that they want. They can also own as many; 30/30, 30/06, 22s that are bolt action, lever action, tube fed, clip fed weapon or one that uses a 5 round magazine. Any type of shotgun with the exception of a barrel fed shotgun will also be allowed. This takes care of the right to selfdefense and the right to hunt.

Any weapon that takes a magazine of more than 5 rounds or is barrel or belt fed will henceforth be classified as an assault weapon. This does away with the necessity of describing various elements of the firearm such as pistol grips, flash suppressors, etc. Any assault weapon would be illegal for a civilian to own or possess. All civilians who currently have an assault weapon will have one year to turn in each and every assault weapon they own.

Upon turning in an assault weapon they shall be given a voucher for $750 for each and every one. After one year the mere possession of an assault weapon shall have a mandatory prison sentence of 15 years with no parole.

The only exception will be active duty military, National Guard and law enforcement personnel.

Will this prevent all mass shootings? No it won’t. But it will lessen the body count the next time someone decides they want to kill a number of people.

Know your ABCS in effort to prevent strokes

In my few years in community pharmacy, I can attest that numbers don’t lie when it comes to chronic diseases and AfricanAmerican women.

With Guest May being blood pressure Columnist education and stroke prevention month, it’s time to shed some light on the everrising trend of high blood pressure in younger AfricanAmerican women.

Almost half of African-Americans have a risk factor that can lead to a stroke. African-American women are more likely to have strokes at younger ages than any other group of women in the United States. Strokes in the African- American woman can also be more severe, which leads to disabilities, if the individual survives the event.

Stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. You may have also heard of stroke referred to as “brain attack.” A brain attack is a medical emergency.

It is important to recognize the signs and get treatment as soon as possible to decrease the risk of permanent brain damage or death.

Although the prevalence and effects of strokes are alarming, it’s comforting to know that up to 80 percent of

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strokes can be prevented through lifestyle changes and proper management of other chronic conditions such as blood pressure, diabetes and high blood cholesterol.

Knowing the ABCS of heart health is a good starting point in the prevention of stroke:

Richard Piszczek is from Sierra Vista, Arizona.

els, however, increase the risks of heart disease and stroke. A healthy lifestyle including healthy food choices, increased physical activities, and sometimes medications are keys to keep blood cholesterol under control.

Aspirin: Aspirin is an old affordable medication that can help reduce the risk of stroke. Daily dose of aspirin may not be for everyone. It is important to speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting aspirin to ensure that it is right for you.

Smoking: Contrary to the known phrase “I need a smoke break” to manage stress, tobacco and exposure to secondhand smoke are known to increase blood pressure.

Smoking cessation classes and support groups are designed to guide with efforts in quitting smoking. No matter how much or how long you have smoked, it is never too late to consider quitting.

Cholesterol: It is simply known as the waxy substance found in fats in the body. Normal levels of cholesterol are crucial in the body’s development. Higher lev-

Dr. Ahunna Freeman is a board certified geriatric pharmacist and the clinical director at Southside Discount Pharmacy in Winston-Salem. She can be reached at DrFreeman@SouthsideDiscountRx.com or at (336) 830-8774.

Blood Pressure: High blood pressure is the main risk factor for stroke. Community resources are available to monitor and track blood pressure regularly. You can monitor your blood pressure at home, at local community pharmacies, doctor’s offices and even at some grocery stores. Some local pharmacies take it a step further assisting with education and management of high blood pressure. Research shows that self-measured blood pressure monitoring along with appropriate clinical support helps with blood pressure reduction.

It pays to invest time in self-care with the help of your care team of clinicians including pharmacists and community support groups who truly have the best interest of your overall health outcome through education and empowerment. Many people have the intention of living healthier and longer but often, the first step proves to be the biggest challenge. Always remember, minor consistent changes go a long way in stroke prevention!

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Criminal Investigations Division and WSPD Professional Standards Division are all investigating the incident. It’s stan-

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dard practice not to release body cam footage until an investigation is over so not to bias the outcome.

However, current state law now requires the city or anyone else who does want to eventually release the footage to go before a Superior Court judge.

During a discussion going over the body cam law dur-

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ing the committee meeting, there were concerns that a judge could potentially prevent its release even after the investigation ends.

“The courts could hold it indefinitely,” said City Council Member John Larson.

Comments from local residents echoed those concerns.

“I would find it to be a shame and a sham to have cameras that we can’t see,” said Christel Blackwell, who’s currently a student at Winston-Salem State University.

The Winston-Salem Journal has already been to Christel Blackwell advocates for the release of body cam footage during Monday’s court to try to get the tape on May 14. released, but was opposed arrested in

by Forsyth County prose- were open to it being However, no injury or being death was involved in that December 2015. It took cutors and a lawyer repre- released later.

The city had no prob- incident. until March 2016 for the senting McCrea’s family.

The last time body cam investigation to be comThe judge denied the lem getting a judge to Journal’s request, citing the release body cam footage footage was released due plete and for Forsyth ongoing investigation. The from a traffic stop that to a death of someone in County District Attorney judge, prosecutors and went viral last May when WSPD custody was after Jim O’Neill to release the family lawyer all said they an officer arrested a young Travis Page became unre- footage and autopsy African-American woman. sponsive and died while results, which showed no

Forsyth Technical Community College commencement ceremony.

At Early College of Forsyth County, located on Silas Creek Parkway, all students take college level courses in the associate arts program beginning in their freshman year. While some students admitted the workload was a bit much at times, they said in the end it was all worth it.

Class of 2018 valedictorian, Helena Brewster, who managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA in her college courses said, she was grateful for everything her teachers at ECF did to ensure her success.

She said, “We all owe every teacher here at ECF a thank you for sacrificing every ounce of themselves to our well

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wrong doing on the part of the officers who tried to revive Page. This was before the current body cam law went into effect in October 2016.

being.”

During the graduation ceremony, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ Board of Education Chair Dana CaudillJones encouraged students to keep going and enjoy the journey.

“Remember to enjoy the journey. You only get one shot at this life. So smile, laugh and say thank you at least once every day,” continued Caudill-Jones. “… I leave you with one of my favorite quotes.

The most important trick to being happy is realizing happiness is a choice you make and a skill you develop.”

“You choose to be happy and then you work at it. Just like building muscles.

Congratulations Class of 2018.”

Superintendent Dr. Beverly Emory and Forsyth Technical Community College President Dr. Gary M. Green also congratulated the Class of 2018 on their accomplishment during the ceremony.

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Students from the Early College of Forsyth County (ECF) make their way to the stage on Friday, May 11. More than a dozen graduates from ECF also received associates degrees from Forsyth Technical Community College.

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WSSU should consider Josh Howard for coach

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is on the hunt for a new basketball coach. WSSU will part ways with head coach James Wilhelmi on May 31. The school is on a national search for a new coach but I don't feel they have to go that far. The best choice for the position may already be in town and that coach is former NBA All-Star Josh Howard.

Wilhelmi was the Rams coach for the past four seasons, with a 47-63 combined record during that span. His first year was his most successful, leading his team to the CIAA championship game. He could not match that success going forward, finishing with a 522 record his last season.

Howard makes a lot of sense if you stop to think about it. Granted he has not been in the coaching ranks for very long but learned from some of the best in the business in Skip Prosser, his former college coach at Wake Forest; and Don Nelson, Avery Johnson and Rick Carlisle, his coaches with the Dallas Mavericks.

I am not even sure Howard has shown any interest in the position at WSSU. He is currently the head coach of the basketball team at Piedmont International University.

Although he only has two years of head coaching experience his time in the NBA more than makes up for that.

The partnership of Howard and WSSU would be mutally beneficial for both sides. It will allow Howard to show what he has in a highly competitive conference while also bringing name recognition to the school, especially since he is a home grown product.

In my opinon Howard would be able to bring in a higher level of recruit to the school due to him knowing the best path for his athletes to potentially make it to the next level.

We all know HBCUs don't have the recruiting budget like the Carolinas or Dukes of the world, so Howard's name would shrink the map, so to speak.

Another reason to bring Howard on board is I feel the players would immediately buy in to whatever system he implements on offense or defense. A coach that has played the game on the highest level demands a certain respect without him having to utter one sentence.

Winston-Salem and Forsyth County as a whole have produced some tremendous talent in the sport of basketball over the years, but have not been able to keep most of them in town aside from Chris Paul, Howard and a few others.

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

In 2017, the city of WinstonSalem lost three of the most well known figures in the Recreation and Parks department due to retirement. Bryant McCorkle, senior supervisor for the W.R. Anderson Community Center, is the last of the older generation of senior supervisors.

McCorkle has been full-time with the Recreation and Parks Department since 1995. He started in the Recreation and Parks Department by doing an internship while in college. Once hired he

Bryant McCorkle has been the senior supervisor at W.R. Anderson for 20 years.

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fell in love and has been there every since.

“My degree is in political science and I wanted to become a juvenile court counselor because I wanted to work with juveniles but when I graduated, Denise Scott Johnson hired me,” said McCorkle.

McCorkle, a Winston native, started out working at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in college. He as also worked at Brown and Douglas, North Hills and of course W.R. Anderson where he has been for the past 20 years.

3 Parkland basketball players headed to prep school

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From left to right are Casey Wilkins, Josh Reid and Jaidon Berrow. All three young men will attend Littlejohn Sports Academy next year.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Last week three Parkland High School basketball players signed their letter of intent to play basketball for Littlejohn Sports Academy.

Casey Wilkins, Josh Reid and Jaidon Berrow are the newest members of the Raven family.

Littlejohn is a one to two year post-graduate program/junior college program that allows players to earn higher test scores or grades

toward a four-year institution. This is a great route for many kids to earn a scholarship because it does not affect their classification in the NCAA while also gaining exposure.

The library at Parkland was packed with former teammates and family of the signees.

Wilkins, Reid and Berrow were joined by Jon Weavil, head basketball coach for Littlejohn.

“I think they all come from a strong coaching background here and they have a successful program here,” said Weavil. “Casey is a true

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leader that can really shoot it and plays hard.

Josh is a really strong slasher to the rim and a good defender and Jaidon is very athletic and can really jump and slash to the basket.”

“We feel like these are three good guys to bring in with a winner’s mentality that are going to help us be successful this season.”

Weavil stated the ultimate goal is for all three young men to come into his program and become successful enough to earn a scholar-

Forsyth County Day’s Gray takes over as boys basketball coach at FCDS

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

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Just about a year ago, Monty Gray accepted the girls basketball coaching position at Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS). After the departure of Howard West, who took the same position at West Forsyth High School, Gray will get his shot at coaching the boys at FCDS. West had been the coach at FCDS for the past five seasons and replaces Rusty LaRue at West

Forsyth. West has the third most coaching wins in the

state of North Carolina with a record of 801-368.

Gray will now get his opportunity to lead FCDS to the promised land.

“Going forward, I will strictly coach the boys, but I will be helping out with the girls as somewhat of an adviser,” said Gray. “The boys and girls coaches will collaborate as much as possible.”

Gray stated when coach West stepped down, the administration advised him they were interested in him taking over the position as boys head coach. He says when the smoke cleared, everything worked out in his favor and was named head coach.

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Gray has coached boys in the past so he feels the transition from the girls to the boys’ team will not be difficult.

“My biggest thing was to be able to invest in the kids and the community and to have your players feel you are in it 100 percent,” he said. “I want to get that same feeling back from them and not try to reinvent the wheel but just do things the right way.”

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“I had no idea that I was going to stay this long because I had other opportunities to go into other fields but my mind would never let me leave,” he said. “I got in at the right time and I had the chance to advance really fast.”

For McCorkle he says the best part of his job is seeing the kids grow up and become productive adults in society.

“Since I've been here we have had kids that have come out of here and become doctors, lawyers and even professional athletes,” McCorkle stated. “I have kids that will call me to this day from all

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across the nation.”

One of the best success stories that have come through the rec center while McCorkle has been there is former NBA All-Star Josh Howard. Howard returns every year to have a free summer camp for the local kids in the community.

Howard's charity foundation even runs an adult basketball league out of the center as well.

“Josh is a giver and a lot of people don't even know that when he was in the league he told me that if I needed anything to just call him,” McCorkle continued. “I called him after they finished playing a game and he helped mentor to one of our teenagers who was out stealing cars. For him to take the time out to talk with the

young man was just one example of how good a person Josh is.”

McCorkle says he knows that retirement from the Recreation and Parks department may be on the horizon but stated he will not retire from helping kids.

He says he has a lot of outside interests that could possibly include running for political office one day.

Along the way, McCorkle says, he has been helped by many individuals in the Recreation and Parks Department, including Bill English, Ben Piggott, Brian Manns, Tim Grant and Art Blevins, to name a few.

“It was a good group of people and that's why I said I came in at the right time to be around that group of people,” he

The coaching staff stands behind the three Parkland High School players after they sign their letters of intent.

said.

When he finally decides to hand it up, McCorkle says he will miss the kids and the relationships with the parents most of all.

“We even do things with the kids on the weekends and the parents help out a lot,” he went on to say. “What we say up here at Reynolds Park is 'it's good to play sports but we are trying to see who is going to be one to find the cure for cancer' and that's what we promote.”

“We try to introduce the kids to the arts because life doesn't revolve around sports and the ball will go flat one day,” he said. “That's why we try to teach them not to have that jock mentality because it's cool to be smart.”

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ship to a four-year university or junior college. He says they will spread their name around to make them known to the coaches in the college ranks.

Travis Holcomb-Faye, Parkland varsity basketball coach, says all three players have the talent to play on the next level. He stated they were not heavily recruited along with not playing with big time AAU programs, so when Weavil reached out to him, it was a no brainer to mention his players.

“Coach Weavil has been doing this for a while and has good connections, so when he reached out to me, I said I had a few guys for him,” said HolcombFaye. “They went to the workout and played very well, and it's an opportunity for them to play at the next level and further their education.”

Holcomb-Faye has high expectations for all three players and fully expects them to obtain scholarships to four-year institutions after their time is over at Littlejohn. He says they all have unique talents to bring to the table

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Jon Weavil, Littlejohn Sports Academy head basketball coach, talks to the crowd before the players sign their letters.

but feels they just need that exposure to let everyone else see them.

Wilkins, Reid and Berrow were on cloud nine after signing their letters.

They stated they are excited for the challenges that await them on the next level.

“I am ready and focused and now is the time to step up to the plate,” said Berrow. “It feels good to have the chance to play on the next level and I feel blessed.”

Wilkins added, “I am ready to play and ready for the next level. I can't wait to start work and work out and happy that we get the chance to play on another level.”

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feel WSSU would be best served by hiring Howard.

WSSU has a storied history when it comes to their basketball program, with legendary names like Earl “The Pearl” Monore and Clearence “Big House” Gaines.

Howard would be another name on that list because I feel he would bring the program back to prominence.

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Both Wilkins and Berrow echoed the same thing when they stated it was an accomplishment to make it to this level but it was not the end goal. They stated they know they have to take “baby steps” to get to the place they want to be.

Wilkins and Berrow gave a lot of credit to the coaching staff at Parkland.

They had a lot of faith their coach would do all he could to make it possible for all three young men to progress in their careers.

The fact all three players are going to the same school adds another level of comfort for them as they move on.

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Casey Wilkins shows what he can do on the JV team at Parkland in 2015.

men players and build a relationship with them along with trying to have other players from Forsyth County come in and “take advantage of the whole Forsyth Country Day experience.”

Gray says he is optimistic about the season ahead. He knows it will be a process building the program but is confident in his skill as a coach as well as the talent his players possess.

“I feel very good and it is early in the game but I feel good about the season to come,” Gray said. “I know we will play hard, play together and if we have the right pieces and the right people in place, we can get there.”

Gray acknowledged following in the shoes of such a legendary coach as West can add pressure on him. He says he will take it one day at a time and do the best he can.

“He is a legendary coach with 800 and the name that

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will come up when you talk about great coaches in North Carolina, so it's some big shoes to fill,” Gray continued.

“The thing about it is everyone knows it will be a process and I'm not trying to be Howard West. I just have to be Monty Gray, so at the end of the day, if I feel good where I'm at, then I can be at peace with that.”

Gray has three children who attend FCDS. His oldest son is looking to play on the FCDS junior varsity or varsity level. He says he didn't want to coach his son, but when looking at the bigger picture it will allow him more time with his son.

Gray stated it does not matter which sex he is coaching at the time because he feels he is a “players coach.”

“What I try to offer any of my players, girls or guys, is to give them something I looked forward to as a player back in the day when I played,” he said. “I was hard on my girls and I will be hard on my guys, so I may have to tweek some things but overall my expectations will be very high and I always try to promote togetherness.”

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The creativity and courage of nine local high schoolers was on full display last weekend during the 7th Annual Spring Retrospective, a showcase of spoken word and visual arts hosted by Authoring Action.

Since 2002 Authoring Action, a local nonprofit devoted to building youth as authors and advocates for social change, has helped teens discover their voices through creative writing and spoken word. The Annual Spring Retrospective serves as a celebration of the students’ writing talents and accomplishments from the past year.

This years’ event on Saturday, May 12, at First Photo by Tevin Stinson Baptist Church on Fifth Street featured original spoken Members of Authoring Action deliver a monologue word pieces that centered on a number of significant subject matters including overcoming trauma, the impor- about natural hair during the 7th Annual Spring Retrospective on Saturday, May 12. tance of voting, hunger, racial stereotypes and more.

When discussing their inspiration for writing, several students said they use real life experiences. Antonio Rattley, “We find inspiration in our own life experiences but also a student at Carter G. Woodson said he also finds inspi- the experiences of people we know or people that we see ration in knowing that he has the opportunity to be the every day. So we have to be a voice for ourselves and for others.” voice of the voiceless.

Although all of the teens were excited on the day of “Understanding that we were created to have a voice not just for ourselves but for other people,” said Rattley. the performance Camille Graham may have been the

Community Briefs

Fairgrounds Farmers Market kicking off season

The Fairgrounds Farmers Market will kick-off its summer season Saturday, May 19, with the “From Our Hands to Yours” crafts fair and live music by Barrie the Vagabond. The market will open at 6 a.m. and the crafts fair will start at 8 a.m.; music will begin at 9 a.m. Other promotions planned for the year include live music and the second annual “Berry Fresh” pie contest on June 16, live music and a watermelon-eating contest on July 21, live music and the annual “Saucy Salsa” contest Aug. 18, and the Handcrafted Holiday Showcase on Dec. 1.

The Fairgrounds Farmers Market is Forsyth County’s longest-running source for locally raised fruits, vegetables and proteins. Market vendors also offer flowers, handmade baskets, cakes & pies, fresh baked breads, jams & jellies, honey, crafts and much more.

The market is open every Saturday year-round from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter through the parking area off of 27th Street.

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Bethabara Road Closure Extended To May

The closure of Bethabara Road, between Old Town Road and Indiana Avenue, for road improvements has been extended to May 25 due to a prolonged period of rainy weather in March that put the project behind schedule. The project involves widening the road, installing new curb and gutter, and completing backfill and grading work for a new sidewalk. A detour is posted. Access is being maintained for residents whose homes are along the closed portion of the road. For more information call CityLink 311.

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most excited person in the room. Graham was given the opportunity to put the entire script together, a task that is usually done by co-founder and artistic director Nathan Freeman.

Freeman said it’s a tough job putting all the separate monologues together into one script for the Retrospective performance but Camille was up for the task. He said, “That’s a precious transition because you have to maintain the integrity of the piece and at the same token don’t just do a cut and paste.”

Graham, who is a student at Parkland Magnet School and will be attending N.C. A&T State University in the fall, said she was honored that Freeman gave her the opportunity.

“I was proud and honored that I got the opportunity.

It also pushes me even harder to become even better.”

Graham said.

During the matinee show on Saturday afternoon the crowd was moved to a standing ovation after the teens finished their power montage of dialogue. One member of the crowd was even moved to tears, she then encouraged the students to continue writing.

For more information about Authoring Action and the programs the nonprofit offers, visit authoringaction.org.

Community Calendar

Today, May 17 – Black Achievers awards The Winston Lake Family YMCA will host the Black Achievers in Business & Industry Awards on May 17 at 6 p.m., at WSSU (Donald Reaves Conference Center), 601 S Martin Luther King Drive.

The cost is $40. For more information, call (336) 408-3527 or email megan.mills@ymcanwnc.org or visit ymcanwnc.org.

Today, May 17 – Fire Station open house City residents are invited to join Mayor Allen Joines and members of the City Council as they celebrate completion of the addition and renovations to Fire Station No. 9 with a “hose uncoupling” ceremo-

ny and open house on Thursday, May 17. The ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. at 4685 Ogburn Ave.

May 18 – Application Deadline The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is seeking applicants for its summer round of Community Enrichment Mini-Grants.

The deadline is Friday, May 18, by 5 p.m., for projects taking place June 1 through Aug. 31. For more information about Community Enrichment Mini-Grants or to discuss potential projects contact Dara Silver at (336) 7471426 or dsilver@intothearts.org. Applications can be downloaded at www.intothearts.org.

May 18, 25 and June 2

– Chess Club meetings The Winston-Salem Chess Club will meet at The Sawtooth Building, 713 Marshall Street Chess Boards. The dates are Fridays May 11, 18, 25 and June 2. The time is 4-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come out to learn and play. Cancel if there is inclement weather.

May 19 – Historic Marker A local historic marker commemorating the Silver Hill neighborhood will be unveiled at 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 19, at the corner of Wiley Avenue and Holiday Street in Winston-Salem.

The neighborhood was established by AfricanAmericans in the 1880s who worked in Winston’s tobacco factories and as

domestic workers. In the event of substantial rain, the event will be held at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 450 Metropolitan Drive.

May 19 – Ice Cream Festival Clemmons Elementary School will host an icecream festival on May 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Winner will receive bragging rights and an ice cream themed gift basked from Mustard Seed General valued at $100.

For rules and regulations, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/e vent?oeidk=a07efbu0x9r4 62d4716&llr=kc6jc5uab.

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Sunday School Lesson

Remembering with Joy Lesson Scripture: Leviticus 25:1-12

By the end of this lesson, we will *Understand the instructions and regulations of the year of Jubilee. *Know that the Lord’s plan for our life is to rejoice in His possession and provision. *Aspire to reflecting biblical values in giving.

Background: The times are 1445 B.C. still at Mount Sinai. Leviticus is very much a book of instruction on conduct, diet and ritual. Leviticus derives its name from the tribe of Levi, who were the priests and religious leaders. The book was Israel’s manual for worship and religious life. Balance was a great part of God’s instructions, thus The Year of Jubilee.

Lesson: We open with God giving Moses instructions for the nation of Israel prior to their entry into Canaan. The people have already learned of the Sabbath observation for themselves, now God imposes a law of Sabbath year or a sabbatical year for the land. They are instructed to work the fields, prune the vineyards and gather fruit for six years, but the seventh year shall be a year of rest for the land (verses 1-3). The seventh year the land would lay fallow so that the soil could replenish its nutrients and become revitalized. The land would still produce naturally and the people, all the people, were free to eat of its bounty (verses 4-7). This Sabbath period would also serve to remind the people of their dependence on God as the true provider. The year of Jubilee is introduced in the next verses. Timing would be very important to God it seems since the year of Jubilee was to be done every 50th year; that would be after seven Sabbath years. The year of Jubilee would be a year of release, from bondage of any sort, indebtedness, prisoners were set free, slaves released and debtors absolved, and property reverted to original owners. So, twice each century the wealth of Israel was leveled. The goal was that no family’s lands would be permanently lost to creditors and no person’s freedom would be lost to servitude (verses 8-12). (The MacArthur Study Bible, the Modern Life Bible, UMI, UGP, and the Oxford Bible Commentary.)

For Your Consideration: The Day of Atonement was in the lesson. What was its importance? What do you think of having a national program to free people from debt?

Life’s Application: The lesson pointed out two things God wanted to impress upon His people: One, the land belongs to God. He created it and put it under man’s management, and two, Our dependence should be on God not our ability to survive. We learn also from the lesson that we can forgive our Christian brothers and sisters for any debt they owe us, whether money, or a slight or any unkind word. We don’t need to wait until a special year, but can forgive them and restore in our love at any time. We can live daily in the Jubilee of God’s love and provision for us. (Brian D. Doud) O Lord, how many are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all; The earth is full of Your possessions. (Psalms 104:24)

Month of May Church Anniversary Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 950 File St., will celebrate its 129th Church Anniversary during the month of May at the11 a.m. worship services. Guest speakers for the rest of the month will be: Dr. Linda Brown on May 20, and Rev. S.T. Churn II, on May 27. Senior Pastor Dr. S. T. Churn will bring the message on Mother's Day, May 13. Call the church office at (336) 722-2325 for additional information.

Today, May 17- May 18 Women’s Revival Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries, 2001 NE 25th Street (corner of Ansonia and 25th Streets), will hold the Women's Revival on today, Thursday, May 17, with Pamela Ferrell of Mount Able Pentecost Holiness Church as the guest speaker and Friday, May 18, with Prophetess LTanya Williams of

Hurricane Harvey volunteers convene for celebration

Proclamations were given to the volunteers and the city of Winston-Salem from the Houston area during the event.

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Volunteers who traveled to Houston for relief efforts of Hurricane Harvey gathered together Monday night a First Presbyterian Church for a night of reflection.

The event sought to inform the community of the collaborative

humanitarian work of volunteers from the city along with unveiling a documentary of the work done by the volunteers that was captured by Josh Rushing.

The groups involved were Mayor Allen Joines and the city of WinstonSalem, the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV), Baptist Health/Faith-

‘Boss Lady’'s Mother's Day celebration is bigger than ever

Health Division, Love Out Loud, Offering to a Hungry Nation, First Presbyterian Church and Piedmont International University.

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Dr. Mattie Walker, winner of 2018 Mother's Day program, shares a hug with her daughter, the Rev. Andrea Walker.

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Shekinah Glory Pillars of Truth Ministries as the guest speaker. Services will be held 7 p.m. nightly. Senior Pastor Alice Mitchell is the host pastor. Everyone is invited.

Now –May 20 73rd convention The 73rd General Missionary Convention of the Holiness Church of God Inc. will be held from May 14-20 at Community Deliverance Holiness Church of God. The convention will convene at Love’s Miracle Center located at 3980 N. Liberty Street in WinstonSalem. There will be a host of events, including a fish fry on Friday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. For a detailed list of event times and speakers, please contact Fannetta H. Gore at (336) 745-1375 or fannettahgore@bellsouth.net.

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For nearly two decades Anita “Boss Lady” Dean Arnette has been holding a Mother's Day event while working for The Light AM 1340/103.5 FM radio station. this year’s event, held at the Enterprise Center on Thursday, May 10, was one of their largest crowds ever.

According to Dean Arnette, the event started out very small in one of the conference rooms of the radio station.

They have grown so much over the years they have had to expand to spaces such as the Enterprise Center to accommodate everyone who wants to attend.

“So many people forget about the mothers, and there are many people who listen to my station that don't have family that looks out for them, so I thought why wait until somebody dies before we give them flowers,” said

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Now -May 20 Women’s Conference Bishop Charlie Jenkins and Miracle Temple Deliverance Church, 2930 Prescott Drive, will have host the annual Women of Wisdom Conference on May 16-18 and 20. This year’s them is Theme: “The Battle Is Not Yours.” Speakers and times are as follows: *Today, Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. – Pastor Clara Cremedy, Vessels of Honor Ministries *Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. – Prophetess Maria Wilborn, Barry Spates Ministries *Sunday, May 20 at 11 a.m. – Elder Aisha Glover, House of Blessings Holiness Church Now -May 20 Ministers Conference A Ministers Conference at Greater Tabernacle See Rel. Cal. on B5

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In Quality Education Academy’s (QEA) inaugural “Lit4Lyfe” Series, QEA brought rapper Street Bud to give a high-energy concert on May 9. The event encouraged QEA’s young scholars to be brilliant writers, speakers and readers, and to have fun doing it.

QEA students took the floor as Street Bud’s opening act, with their “Scholar Cypher,” showing that rap is the most creative form of poetry invented.

13-year-old Street Bud was a contestant on Season 4 of The Rap Game.

Rocking rainbow-colored locks, braces and round glasses, the young rapper was just 12 when the season started last November.

Producer and North-

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was taken in December to help rebuild. Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams, president of the MCWSV, was one of the individuals that spearheaded the trips.

“This was simply priceless and that is the only thing that I can say,” Williams said. “It reminded me that when we leave this world the only thing that will matter is what you did for someone else.”

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Dean Arnette.

“I just thought about having a celebration never thinking it would get this big,” she continued.

“When we first started we had a few ladies with some food and it was very intimate, so as the years went by, it began to grow. I feel like with my faithfulness, God has blessed this event because it's more than a Mother's Day event. It is a celebration of life to give honor to mothers.”

There is a theme to each year’s event. This year's theme was “You Win.” The listeners of the station then write in letters about their mothers pertaining to the theme. The

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Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St,, Winston-Salem, lasts through Sunday, May 20.

The remaining schedule is as follows: today, Thursday, Bishop Byron Battle at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Apostle Edward Allen at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, ministers fellowship; Sunday at 10 a.m., Apostolic Address from Apostle BJ McCloud.

May 18-20 2018 Women’s Conference Bishop Marvin, Pastor Clara Cremedy & Vessels of Honor Church Ministry 3608 Ogburn Ave., invites all to the “Don’t Block My Flow 2018 Women’s Conference.” The conference will begin on Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Apostle Gaynell Walters, Christ In Control Ministries of Holly Hill, S.C. On Saturday, May 19 at 10 a.m., the Morning Glory Keynote Speaker will be Pastor Sandra Ford, Healing House of God Ministry, Winston-Salem.

Then closing out the conference on Sunday, May 20 at 11 a.m. the keynote speaker will be Anita Dean-Arnette. For more

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Carolina-born Jermaine Dupri named Street Bud the winner by hanging a custom So So Def gold chain around his neck during the final episode last month and he dawned the huge jewels at the concert.

Students cheered as Street Bud told them “I’m from Winston-Salem” and if he could achieve his goal they could too.

With a super positive message of “Make your parents proud” and “Pass your tests” so you can reach your goals in life, Street Bud had pre-kindergarten through twelfth graders jumping in the bleachers.

Students enjoyed a hype concert and picture-autograph time after the show in QEA’s collegiate-sized gymnasium. Parents and their children joining the QEA family this coming fall got

course, the young star is homeschooled, but admitted if he was not on the road, he would like to join the QEA family himself.

The Street Bud crew, along with all in attendance, was invited to the next big event of the school, the family Black and White Ball on May 31.

Bringing the young rapper to QEA is the first in a series of school concerts meant to inspire students to showcase their creative and literary talents, such as rapping, QEA photo Quality Education Academy brings in rap game win- singing, dancing, speaking, and acting, as well as ner Street Bud, who is from Winston-Salem. show that, as they say at QEA “When we work special front-row seats and staff took the floor for a hard, we play hard!” “dapped up” the young dance-off.

Students master public artist during his show.

Street Bud’s speaking, stage presence Students rapped, sang, and mother/manager and cre- and writing through the danced in the after-school ative team joined the QEA series, and enjoy partnerconcert and applauded fun and shared how much ing with a dozen WSSU their teachers as the QEA they loved the school. Of (Winston-Salem State

Lord, it's a responsibility to do something when you can.

“It's one of those things that motivates you to do even more,” Allen continued. “It's not a feeling of satisfaction, it's a feeling of what else we can do because there is more need everywhere especially here in Winston-Salem.”

The Rev. Dr. Peter Barnes, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church, stated when he heard about the relief efforts from Dr. Williams, he had a sense

that God wanted his church to get involved.

“It's incredible to see footage and talk to people who were affected by the hurricane. It brings back just how devastating the events really were,” said Barnes. “It kind of takes you back right to the moment by hearing the testimonies you see how lives were changed not only from the devastation but lives are changed now because of the restoration.”

letters are then sent to a panel of radio station employees, which Boss Lady is not a part of, and the finalists are selected and contacted.

Dean Arnette stated she stays out of the selection process because she knows a lot of people. She says she wants the process to be as objective as possible and does not want to appear partial to one candidate or another.

The top five finalists were notified and were pampered for the day not knowing who is the winner. They were shuttled to the event via a limousine.

The ladies were seated front and center for the event that includes a skit, dance routine, a lovely soul food dinner and prizes

upside down” as Dean Arnette read off where the finalists placed.

“God is good and you never know what He has in store for you,” she said.

“My daughter’s letter touched my heart and I can't explain it to you. I tried to be a mother to everyone but to hear her say it meant all the world to me.”

All of the finalists received a special prize from the radio station. Dr. Walker received a cruise vacation, which she was very excited about. This will be her first time on a cruise, she says.

With all of the work this event entails, Dean Arnette says it is all worthwhile when she can see all of the smiling faces in the

room.

“This is so emotional because I lost my mother like three or four years ago, so I feel like every time I do this, I’m doing it in her honor to let her know I have not forgotten her,” Dean Arnette said. “I want every mother in here to feel special.

“This is the thing that makes me wants to keep doing this every year even with all the work, but it's all worth it,” she continued. “Everyone is encouraged to come together for the fellowship and I always say love isn't love until you give it away, and we will continue to give away love every day on the radio station.”

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accompanied by African drumming by Atiya Bey.

“These people's stories taught me that we saw the benefit of humanitarian work and how they helped us by realizing the real essence of things is things money can't buy,” he continued. “We saw people who had faith and hope despite losing everything and that renewed and revitalized our faith.”

WXII's Briana Conner served as Mistress of Ceremony for the event, which included testimonials and a video documentary showing the devasta-

information and or transportation you contact, Pastor Clara Cremedy@ (336) 624-9351 or email @ claracremedy@yahoo.com .

May 18-20 Women’s Conference Born Again Free Church, 741 Moravia St., will host a women’s conference on May 18-20.

This year’s theme is Women in Business and Ministry. The event starts Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m. there will be workshop and panel presentations. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, there will be the “Come walk with me in White Program.

The Sunday services will begin at 10 a.m. For more information, call (336) 7884330.

May 19 Ladies Fellowship Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center & RICH CDC, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, will have a ladies fellowship on Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m.

The S.I.S.T.A’s program is designed to encourage young ladies, mothers, sisters, aunts and grandmothers of all ages. The event is free and open to the public.

tion of the storm as well as rebuilding efforts. The Honorable Judge Denise Hartsfield and the Honorable Judge Carry Vickery also read four proclamations from the Houston area.

Sylvester Turner, mayor of Houston, has also made May 14 Mayor Joines Hurricane Harvey Hero Day. The volunteers lit up as they heard their efforts were honored in such a way by the mayor of Houston.

Jonathan Allen was a volunteer for the second trip in December. He stated he wanted to travel with the team for the first relief efforts but couldn't, so when he found out a second trip was planned, he jumped at the chance.

“One of the ways I thank God for all he has blessed me with is by helping others who don't have what I have,” Allen said.

“I'm just blessed to be a blessing and I almost feel like it's a responsibility because when you love the

Anita “Boss Lady” Dean Arnette has been holding her Mother's Day event for 19 years.

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This year’s winner was Dr. Mattie Walker. She was nominated by her daughter, the Rev. Andrea Walker, who wrote a tearjerking letter about how great her mother has been not only to her children but to everyone she meets.

“She is an awesome mother and she has always been there for me, my fam-

ily and others,” said the Rev. Walker. “So many people have become our sisters and brothers because she was like a mother to everyone. She is a winner and I am so glad that now the WinstonSalem area will be able to share that love she shares with us.”

Dr. Walker stated her stomach was “turning

For additional information and questions please contact the church administrative office at (336) 7849347.

May 20 Gospel singing The L & W Singers, a gospel singing group, will celebrate their 28th anniversary this Sunday at 3 p.m. at Faith Unity Missionary Church. The church is located at 1025 E. 14th St. in the chapel of the Masonic Lodge Prince Hall. Featured guest will be “The Pringle Brothers” of Lake City, S.C. with Carmen Russell Bonham as Mistress of Ceremonies.

Admission is free.

Everyone is invited.

May 19 Dance Ministry Concert Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1301 CE Gray Drive, will present its 16th Dance Ministry Concert on Saturday, May 19, at 5 p.m.

The theme is “I Have No Reason To Fear.” The public is invited to attend.

May 20 21st Church Anniversary Dr. James L.E. Hunt and New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) church family, 1033 Newbirth Drive, East Bend, N.C. will celebrate the 21st church anniversary on Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The guest speaker at 10 a.m. will be Reverend George Erwin. The 3 p.m. speaker will be Rev. Van Johnson and congregation of Union Baptist Church, Thomasville, N.C. For additional information, please call the church at (336) 699-3583 or visit our website at www.newbirthworshipcenter.org.

May 20 Worship Services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have only one worship service, starting at 10:30 a.m. It will feature the Fellowship Choir and observance of the annual Flower Communion. The Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak on the theme “Set the Meadows Dancing.” At Explorations, Sylvia Oberle of the Wake Forest Pro Humanitate Institute, will speak on “Community Revitalization.” At the Forum, 9 a.m., Judi Wallace, a consultant on safe cycling in WinstonSalem, will speak on “Change Your Point of

May 20 Women’s Day The Presbyterian Women of Dellabrook Presbyterian Church, 115 Dellabrook Road, will observe their annual Women's Day on Sunday, May 20 at 11 a.m. The speaker for the morning will be Frankie Denise Penn Powell, Ph.D. The Carter G. Woodson Magnet School’s Girls’ Choir will provide special music, and there will also be poetry

University) educationmajor students, under Dr. James Etim, for the “It’s Lit” literature club.

The famous teen did the “Q Step” with several lucky students selected to show him the school’s new dance. Hundreds of QEA students, parents and teachers showed “Street” (as he is affectionately called) the “How We Do It at the Q” school rap and dance. Everyone admitted they had way more fun than they anticipated and cannot wait until the next “Lit4Lyfe” concert this summer.

Everyone who enrolls in QEA gets free tickets to the series of concerts and will show the Triad how to be scholars and “lit,” at the same time. See QEA’s school Facebook page for clips of the concert.

May 24 State of Black Winston-Salem The Winston-Salem Urban League will have the State of Black WinstonSalem address on Thursday, May 24 at 12 p.m. The event will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 520 Summit Street. Bring your own lunch, St. Paul will provide drinks. For more information, visit www.stpaulsws.org or call (336) 7234391.

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In the photo left to right are Talent Hunt Chairman Brother Kerwin Graham, First Place winner Sanaa Lucas and Basileaus Brother Linwood Jerald.

Omega Psi Phi chapter showcases local talent

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the Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity inc. hosted its annual talent hunt program Feb. 11, in which Sanaa lucas, a junior at uNC School of the Arts, won first place. lucas, a violist, went on to place third in the Omega Psi Phi 6th district Council Meeting on March 17 and advanced to the 6th district Annual Meeting in Charleston, S.C. on April 27. lucas won third place

overall at the district competition, winning a total of $1,500 in prize money. the Feb. 11 program was held in the Anderson Center dillard Auditorium on the campus of WinstonSalem State university.

Four high school students in grades 9-12 in the Forsyth County School area participated in this event.

Only semi-classical and classical music is permitted. the music had to be performed by instrument or vocalizing.

Clothing the homeless

Morea Mouzon, a senior at east Forsyth high School, was fourth runner up. isaac Cooper, a junior at rJ reynolds high School, was third runner up. isaac Present, a junior uNC School of the Arts, was second runner up, and lucas won first place. brother rudolph V. boone was also recognized and presented with a plaque for his contribution to the community, Psi Phi Chapter and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and his commitment to the talent hunt program.

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the men of Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity inc. hosted a clothing drive at the bethesda Center for the homeless shelter on April 14. during this clothing drive, participants were able to take away several clothing items, such as jackets, shoes and several other items. this clothing drive is part of the Chapter’s Social Action Committee.

Psi Phi Chapter continues to take pride in uplifting the community through our mandated programs, the chapter said in a press release.

Men of the Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. show some of the items in their clothing drive at Bethesda Center for the Homeless.

Fraternity feeds families

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Psi Phi Chapter members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and Harris Teeter staff on Cloverdale Drive in Winston-Salem shopped for the items that went in the food boxes.

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the Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity inc. selected 10 families to feed recently. the families were invited to the Omega Friendship Center. Psi Phi

Chapter members and harris teeter staff on Cloverdale drive in Winston-Salem shopped for the items that went in the food boxes. the Social Action Committee of the Psi Phi Chapter Of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity inc., staff from

experiment in Self-reliance and North hills elementary School staff recommended families to receive the food boxes. the food give-away is one of Psi Phi Chapter’s Social Action Committee agenda items.

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Shown are Chi Chi Chapter members of Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. who attended Southeast Regional Conference in Birmingham, Alabama. They are from left to right: Front row, Angela Thomas, Alexandria Davis, Shauesye Gilmore, Carrie Robinson, Angela Logan (Basilus), Freda Cowan, Elleton McCullough. Back row, Mildred Ray, Linda Little-John, Fontaine Kirk-Graham and Elenor Rivers. Not pictured: Ann Moore.

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Sorority nurses attend regional conference

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A few members of the Chi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. in Winston-Salem attended the 65th annual Southeast Regional Conference (SER) at the Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Chi Eta Phi Sorority is a professional organization for registered professional nurses and student nurses.

The SER Director is Dr. Rhonda Hollis. The host chapters were XI and Kappa Phi, with the theme "Striving for Excellence through Unity.”

Conference activities included a leadership breakfast and leadership workshops. The support chapter event was the Civil Rights Tour, which was very interesting and informative.

The mistress of ceremony was Sylvia Christian-James, first vice president, Southeast Region.

The guest speaker was Dr. Carol Ratcliffe, associate professor and director, Ida Moffett School of Nursing, introduced by Nina Harvey, XI Chapter, dean of membership.

Dr. Ratcliffe spoke about "Transforming the Leader Within" – 212 degree Attitude – Kindness, Belief, Focus, Perserverance! National President Dr. Priscilla Murphy also spoke. A memorial service ended with a chapter event, an enjoyable dinner theater (Spiritual Drama).

On Saturday, March 17, on St. Patricks Day a sea of green and yellow (sorority colors) blended with the day, which included the Anita K. Luncheon (SER scholarship program and awards in her annual honor). March 18 ended with a spiritual praise and prayer breakfast.

“We can truly say that the two-hundred ninety plus nurses from the Southeast Region really gathered a lot of information and spirit of unity to take back to our various chapters and communities” on March 14-18, the chapter said in a press release.

“Our Motto: "Service for Humanity" continue to be well served in our professional organization throughout the regions.

Next year, 2019 we will convene in Cary/ Raleigh, NC area.”

Mt. Olive names Nurse of the Year Arzella Carson

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The Mt. Olive Baptist Church Senior Nurses Board celebrated its 84th anniversary on April 22. Arzella Carson was named the 2018 Nurse of the Year.

The guest speaker was Dr. Daryl R. Napper, Sr, pastor of First Baptist Church, Lexington, N.C. In a news release, the board said Arzella Carson is a faithful member of the Nurses Ministry, attends Bible study and is married to Calvin Carson. She is graceful and always has a smile to share. Arzella Carson loves the Lord, her pastor, family and church members.

The Senior Nurses Board was organized in 1934 under the leadership of the late Rev. T. H. Harris. Through the years,the board has undergone many transitions. By the grace of God and the assistance of the pastor, Dr. Charles E. Gray, the membership has grown tremendously.

The Senior Nurses meet on the first Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. The primary duties are to take care of the pastor’s needs during all services and when visiting other churches; to aid to any person that becomes injured, ill or emotionally upset; to provide nursery care to parents with young children; to visit the sick in the hospital; and to assist to the needs of the bereaved at funerals.

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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Edward Lee Long (17 E 1379), also known as Lee Long, deceased May 30, 2001, 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 July 28th, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of April, 2018.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 17 JA 34 & 17 JT 34 IN THE MATTER OF: LILLIAN OLIVIA MATEY DOB: 2-15-2017

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: (1) Kellie Marie Matey, Mother of the minor child Lillian Olivia Matey (2) unknown and unnamed Father of the minor child Lillian Olivia Matey

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition and Motion to Terminate Parental Rights seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The abovementioned minor child was adjudicated to be a neglected child on June 26, 2017.

The nature of the relief being sought is a termination of parental rights of the Motion to terminate parental rights filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on February 23, 2018 with respect to the above-referenced the minor child pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1102.

The unknown and unnamed Father of the minor child Lillian Olivia Matey is required to make a written answer to the Juvenile Petition. The Mother Kellie Marie Matey and the unknown and unnamed Father are required to file an answer to the motion to terminate of parental rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice. If the Mother Kellie Marie Matey and the unknown and unnamed father fail to make a defense to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Motion, the Movant (Forsyth County Department of Social Services) will be requesting the Court to terminate the parental rights of the Mother Kellie Marie Matey and the unknown and unnamed father to Lillian Olivia Matey.

If the Mother Kellie Marie Matey and unknown and unnamed Father are indigent and not already represented by an attorney, then the Mother Kellie Marie Matey and/or the unknown and unnamed Father may be entitled to a court attorney and said attorney could 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 Winston-Salem Chronicle.

The termination of parental rights hearing regarding the parental rights of the Mother and unknown/unnamed father is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018 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 26th day of April, 2018

By: Erica Glass, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101 The Chronicle May 3, May 10 and May 17, 2018.

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 17 JA 158 & 17 JT 158 IN THE MATTER OF: DAMIAN TRYSTEN ALEXANDER GUYNN DOB: 7-19-2013

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: (1) Brittany Guynn, Mother of the minor child Damian Trysten Alexander Guynn (2) Tony Alfred Guynn, Father of the minor child Damian Trysten Alexander Guynn

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition and Motion to Terminate Parental Rights seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The abovementioned minor child was adjudicated to be a neglected child on January 12, 2018.

The nature of the relief being sought is a termination of parental rights of the Motion to terminate parental rights filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on May 1, 2018 with respect to the above-referenced the minor child pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1102.

The Mother Brittany Guynn and the Father Tony Alfred Guynn are required to file an answer to the motion to terminate of parental rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice. If the Mother Brittany Guynn and the Father Tony Alfred Guynn fail to make a defense to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Motion, the Movant (Forsyth County Department of Social Services) will be requesting the Court to terminate the parental rights of the Mother Brittany Guynn and the Father Tony Alfred Guynn to Damian Trysten Alexander Guynn.

If the Mother Brittany Guynn and the Father Tony Alfred Guynn are indigent and not already represented by an attorney, then the the Mother Brittany Guynn and the Father Tony Alfred Guynn may be entitled to a court attorney and said attorney could 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 the Mother and Father is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018 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 10th day of May, 2018

By: Erica Glass, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101

The Chronicle May 17, 24 and 31, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary G. Foster (18 E 881), also known as Mary George Foster, deceased March 18, 2018, 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 August 5th, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 3rd day of May, 2018.

Alison Foster McKenzie Executor for Mary G. Foster, deceased PO Box 12414 Winston Salem, NC 27117

The Chronicle May 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2018

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Henry V. Spainhour, Henry V. Spainhour and Hank Spainhour late of 3380 Kirklees Rd, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of the Decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Doughton Blancato PLLC, 500 West Fourth Street, Suite 203A, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, on or before July 31 , 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of April, 2018.

Lori Deal Shepherd Executor of the Estate of Henry V. Spainhour

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Author Dia Stone will be hosting a book signing on May 19 from 5-8 p.m. at the Triad Dream Center, 3650 Patterson Ave. For more information, call (202) 903-9140.

May 19 – Day of free dentistry Dr. John L. Gravitte will host his annual charitable event, a day of free dentistry, providing adults and children in need with dental care on Saturday, May 19. Dr. Gravitte and associates to spread free smiles across the City of Mount Airy on Saturday, May 19th at 140 North Pointe Blvd. Adult patients are asked to arrive early as the event is organized on a first-come, first-served basis. Event registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.dentistryfromtheheart.org or www.drgravitte.com.

May 19 – Farmers Market kickoff The Fairgrounds Farmers Market will kickoff its summer season Saturday, May 19, with the “From Our Hands to Yours” crafts fair and live music by Barrie the Vagabond. The market will open at 6 a.m. and the crafts fair will start at 8 a.m.; music will begin at 9 a.m. The market is open every Saturday year-round from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter through the parking area off of 27th Street.

May 19 – 130th Anniversary celebration The Rural Hall Historic Train Depot and Railroad Museum will celebrate National Historic Preservation Month and the 130th Anniversary of the Rural Hall Depot on May 19 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is free; donations are welcome.

For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/ruralhalldepot or call (336) 767-7592.

May 19 – Community Paint & Sip Triad Cultural Arts and the Happy Hill Neighborhood Association will host a Paint & Sip party on May 19 from 3-5 p.m. at 716 Humphrey St. Participants will get to paint history on the boards of historical houses in the city's first AfricanAmerican neighborhood!

Sip lemonade and enjoy refreshments. Event is free and open to the public. For more information: (336) 757-8556 or visit www.triadculturalarts.org or email info@triadculturalarts.org May 19 – Party on the Patio The Katharine Brasserie & Bar, located adjacent to the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in the historic R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company building in downtown WinstonSalem, will host a Party on the Patio on Saturday, May 19 from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. to benefit WinstonSalem’s The Enrichment Center. The Party on the Patio will feature live music, special food and a specialty cocktail created by bar staff from The Katharine. Reservations are not required to attend the Party on the Patio.

May 19 – Masquerade Party Delta Fine Arts, Inc. and the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. collaborate for an evening of elegance as they host The Masquerade Party on Saturday, May 19, 7 p.m. 12 a.m. at the Benton Convention Center Downtown WinstonSalem. Dress is semi-formal with the option to wear masquerade attire. Tickets can be purchased online at www.deltaartscenter.org or

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at the Delta Arts Center Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

May 20 – Scholarship Ball The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Beta Lambda Chapter will host it biennial Cinderella Ball on Sunday, May 20 at St. John CME Church Fellowship Hall. The event will begin at 5 p.m. For more information, feel free to contact Valeria Edwards, Cinderella Ball Chairperson at (334) 4180366. Admission is $5.

May 21 – Spring Finale Concert The Winston-Salem Symphony's Youth Orchestras Program will hold its final concert of the 2017–2018 Season on Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m.

The event will take place at the Stevens Center of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts at 405 West Fourth Street in downtown WinstonSalem. The concert is free and open to the public.

May 21 – Monthly Meeting The Forsyth County Board of Social Service will hold its monthly meeting on May 21 at 10 a.m.

The meeting will be held at Forsyth County Department of Social Services, 5th Floor Board Room, 741 North Highland Ave.

May 22 – Free Preview Screening RiverRun International Film Festival (riverrunfilm.com) is excited to present Served Like a Girl, a powerful and poignant look at a group of diverse female veterans as they transition from active duty to civilian life after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The free community screening will take place Tuesday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Huber Theatre on the campus of Salem

College. A panel discussion will follow the screening. For more information, v i s i t : http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/servedlike-girl/.

May 24 – State of Black Winston-Salem The Winston-Salem Urban League will have the State of Black WinstonSalem address on May 24 at 12 p.m. The event will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 520 Summit Street. Bring your own lunch, St. Paul will provide drinks. For more information, visit www.stpauls-ws.org or call (336) 723-4391.

May 24 & June 29 – Board Meeting and Review The 2018 Board of Equalization and Review will meet on Thursday, May 10 at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 24 at 3 p.m., and again on its expected date of adjournment of Friday, June 29 in the Board of Equalization and Review room, located on the first floor of the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 North Chestnut St., Winston-Salem.

Now –May 20 – Play performance Stained Glass Playhouse will present “Murder on the Nile” on May 4-20. Performances will be held at Stained Glass Playhouse, 4401 Indiana Avenue in Winston-Salem, in the former sanctuary of Marvin United Methodist Church.

Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors (60+) and teachers, and $12 for students. For more information about the show, visit www.stainedglassplayhouse.org/murder-on-thenile/.

Now-May 25 – Music Festival Tickets are now on sale

for the 2018 Gears and Guitars Music Festival, which will be held May 2528, in Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or in person at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and Annex ticket office. All concerts are general admission and will be held at Bailey Park in downtown WinstonSalem.

Now- May 31 – Writer’s Competition Winston-Salem Writers will be accepting entries for the 2018 Flying South competition through May 31. There will be $2,000 in prizes awarded. Best in category winners will be published in Flying South magazine and will receive $500 each. The WinstonSalem Writers President’s Favorite will also receive $500. Entry fee is $15 ($10 for members of WinstonSalem Writers). For details on submitting entries, go to www.wswriters.org and click on the contests tab.

Entries will be accepted after March 1 through submittable.com.

Now-June 7– Powerful Tools for Caregivers Registration is now underway for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a 6week course for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. Classes will take place on Thursdays, May 3-June 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the SECU Family House, 1970 Baldwin Lane, Winston-Salem.

There is no charge, but donations are accepted.

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

Classes fill quickly, so early registration is suggested.

Now – Looking for volunteers The Adaptables Inc. Center for Independent

Living is looking for volunteers who can assist with upcoming projects: 1) Help with delivering furniture and 2) Youth Leadership Event- Straight Fire on May 18 at Salem Lake Marina, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Anyone who can volunteer for one or both events, please contact Debbie Hennessy at The A d a p t a b l e s , dhennessy@theadaptales.c om, (336) 767-7060.

Now- Aug. 1 – Call for Artist For the fourth year, the “Take a Seat for Chairity” fundraiser is looking for artists to make or up-cycle old chairs and create “Art Chairs” to be auctioned to benefit Next Step Ministries. The chairs will be auctioned off on Thursday, Sept. 27. Chair Artists will receive 1 complimentary ticket to the event. To get involved, artists can pick up an application at Eclection, Next Step Ministries Thrift Store or by going to the “Chairity” Facebook page.

Now- Oct. 27 – Farmers Market There will be a farmers market held from May 5 through Oct. 27 at Village Hall, 3715 Clemmons Road, Clemmons.

For more information, please contact Megan Ledbetter at (336) 766-751

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