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THURSDAY, October 7, 2021

Gospel Fest brings church to the fair

Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

The Chronicle’s 2021 installment of Gospel Fest brought foot-stomping church to the Carolina Classic Fair on Sunday, Oct. 3. For over a decade, The Chronicle has been hosting Gospel Fest and bringing local talent to the stage. See complete story about Gospel Fest on B3.

Webinar to address racial justice in urban planning and reparative planning in Winston-Salem A webinar focused on racial justice in urban planning will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This event is free and is hosted by Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations (TRR) of Forsyth County, a Freedom Tree Initiative.

The webinar includes a panel discussion with urban planning academics and professionals.

Communities across the nation increasingly recognize racial inequities embedded in their policies, places, and mindsets.

In Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, the local history of slavery and its enduring legacy are directly related to the profound racial injustices inflicted on people of African descent. And disparities persist in housing, health, education, transportation, environment, food systems, policing and incarceration.

On April 19, 2021, the Winston-Salem City Council passed a resolution that included an apology for slavery, segregation, and past racist “policies,

practices and procedures.”

Apology is a first step, but the generational damage from public policy decisions - including neighborhood destruction from highways and urban renewal - requires action through transformational policies and structural re-

form going forward. “Reparative Planning” is a concept for implementing equitable planning strategies that purges racist policies and repairs past wrongs through a citizenguided inclusive approach.

Registration for this conference is required. For

the full webinar description and to register, please visit the website at: TRR Panel Event Info | Freedom Tree at IDR (idrusnow.org).

Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations of Forsyth County (TRR) is a Freedom Tree Initiative of

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the Institute for Dismantling Racism. TRR seeks to raise awareness around the legacy of unjust and inequitable experiences in our community that continue to contribute to today’s obstacles for the thriving of all our residents with a goal of reparation.

Spawned from the legacy and American heritage of activism and social justice work, the Institute for Dismantling Racism (IDR) and The Freedom Tree at IDR address the issue of race and the intersecting issues of poverty, health care, housing, education, and hunger that beckons the call for personal and community transformation in an authentic and lasting way. For more information visit idrusnow.org.

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Founders of Black Home Shopping Channel to produce new channel on Amazon, Roku and AppleTV Nationwide (BlackNews.com) - Chris and Roberta Holmes, the founders of the Black Home Shopping Channel streaming on Exposure Network TV, have announced that they are producing a new channel on the network. The Streaming Home Marketplace expands the power of 24/7 stream shopping at affordable rates.

The kickoff for the channel is an international vendor event that provides a platform for entrepreneurs to create infomercials to showcase their products or services worldwide. Content is accessible on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Android TV, and AppleTV. Along with iOS and Android mobile devices, the network’s app is currently reaching over 160 million homes in 128 countries.

During the pandemic, Exposure Network TV managed to gain over 800,000 app downloads.

The meteoric growth of Exposure Network TV caught the attention of media executives and over the summer, Exposure TV

to buy products from the same screen as the streaming generally do best, and that is what we offer on Exposure TV Network.

We have figured out a winning formula!”

In 2022, content on Exposure Network TV can be viewed in flight on United,

American, and Delta Airlines. Learn more about the Black Home Shopping Network, Streaming Home Marketplace, and Exposure Network TV at ExposureTVNetwork. com.

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Roberta and Chris Holmes or service. Exposure TV’s Streaming Home Marketplace is transforming live streaming into a growth engine for e-commerce for small business owners with a focus on underserved communities.”

Holmes states that nearly one-third of Americans have tuned in to shop via streaming and a Coresight Research study states almost half of them made a purchase. “Analysts say events that offer entertainment and allow shoppers

Network President Tam Lawrence was awarded a $2.5 million content merger with HBO. Lawrence is also the publisher of Exposure Magazine, co-publisher of Keynote Magazine in partnership with international speaker and trainer Shawn Fair. Lawrence stated, “Consumers are more likely to purchase a product they have an interest in and most importantly, they understand the benefits of the product

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City Council approves first allocation of federal coronavirus relief SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The Winston-Salem City Council has approved spending $2.95 million in federal pandemic relief for crime prevention, an eviction-assistance program, and a one-time bonus for city employees who performed essential work during the pandemic.

The expenditure is the first allocation of the $51.7 million the city is receiving through the federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.

Further allocations have yet to be finalized.

Under a proposed phase 1 spending framework presented Aug. 23 to the city council, $5.9 million would be earmarked for affected businesses and non-profits and other immediate needs.

The actual amount

could vary when the city council votes on the phase 1 spending framework later this fall. Once the council acts, the city would begin accepting applications from local small businesses and non-profit

organizations that would like to receive assistance from the fund. The application will be posted on the city’s website.

Future phases of spending could make $35.5 million available

for outcome-based partnerships and programs with specific goals tied to the strategic priorities the mayor and city council adopted earlier this year.

The city staff is recommending that up to $7.75

million be reserved to recover lost city revenue due to the pandemic and that up to $2.55 million be reserved to cover administrative costs.

The city had been awaiting final guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department on how the money can be spent. However, late last week the department announced that the final rules would not be available for some time yet and that cities may begin allocating money based on interim rules announced earlier this year, said Scott Tesh, the city’s director of performance and accountability.

“We have been told that cities will not be penalized if they make a spending decision based on an interim rule that does not make it into the final rules,” Tesh said. “We

know that there is a lot of interest in the community about this opportunity, so we are moving forward.

“When we are ready to receive applications, we will hold virtual public meetings to explain the process and answer questions,” Tesh said. Dates, times and information about how to participate will be announced once the details are finalized.

The city will work with Greater Winston-Salem Inc., the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations to get the word out.

More information about the interim rules and details of the spending framework, including breakdowns of how the money could be allocated under the first and future phases, are posted at CityofWS.org/CLFRF.

FCSO provides NC’s first durable concealed carry weapons permit SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) is the first sheriff’s office in North Carolina to introduce a durable concealed carry weapons (CCW) permit card for new applicants.

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When new applicants receive the CCW, FCSO will supplement the paper permit distributed by North Carolina with a durable permit card. The permit card is identical to the paper one provided by the State. This permit card is made from a plastic, laminated material.

This does not affect the normal CCW process for applicants. On average, FCSO distributes approximately 6,000 CCW permits yearly.

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Back of CCW Card “We continue to bring 21st century technology and convenience to our residents. We are the drum major for change for the greatest community in the world,” said Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr. To apply for a CCW, individuals can come to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office at 301 North Church St. For more information, individuals can contact our Permits Division at 336-917-7015.

Anyone with information related to criminal activity should contact the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office directly on our non-emergency number at 336-7272112; anonymously text information, photos, and video via Text-A-Tip at 336-920-8477; or anonymously call Crimestoppers at 336-727-2800 for English or 336-7283904 for Spanish.

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North Carolina Central University students awarded internships with Stellantis and the Black Automotive Media Group DURHAM – A unique opportunity has been created for HBCU students interested in covering or working in the automobile industry from a media, marketing, and business perspective. Dubbed The Driving Force (TDF), founding members of the Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG) recruited 15 scholars to participate in the 10-week, virtual field internship, which incorporates mentoring sessions, writing classes, video and photography production, and media courses.

“We are excited that Stellantis and the Black Automotive Media Group have engaged with NCCU students in providing this unique opportunity,” said Keisha Williams, director of marketing/communications NCCU School of Business. “The exposure to industry received through this experience will be of great significance to both their professional and academic lives.”

TDF evolved following discussions between automakers and BAMG relating to increased programming for deserving but often neglected schools. While those conversations began to improve the diversity and inclusion of African American journalists covering the industry, an idea presented itself to help prepare the next generation of automotive media professionals. With four HBCU and auto manufacturer partnerships established, this fall’s collaboration connects Stellantis with North Carolina Central University (NCCU) enrollees from the School of Business and the Department of Mass Communications.

“Possibilities! When BAMG visited NCCU’s campus to present our students with new possibilities and career development choices, they responded with eagerness and enthusiasm,” stated Brett Chambers, lecturer, Department of Mass Communication. “Correspondingly, they now have a keen understanding of the power of networking, so I look forward to this internship representing productive efforts for all parties involved.”

In its second year, TDF will expose interns to careers as journalists, videographers, marketers, publicists, digital media associates, and social media influencers within the auto industry. Students will showcase their work on various platforms during the program, including vehicle evaluations, video advertising projects, and content creation and hosting. They will also liaise with automotive executives from Stellantis and companies that support the industry, from Turtle Wax and Bose to JBL and Michelin.

“An important part of our longstanding, enterprisewide commitment to diversity and inclusion is our investment in diverse people and communities sharing our success and expanding access to future opportunities,” said Lottie Holland, director – Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement and EEO Compliance, Stellantis – North America. “We are excited to collaborate with the Black Automotive Media Group and North Carolina Central University to expand awareness of future career opportunities in the automotive industry for talented young people.”

TDF is led by respected media experts Kimatni D. Rawlins, publisher of Automotive Rhythms Communications, Greg Morrison from Bumper2Bumpertv, auto expert Marcus Amick, and an array of Black automotive media journalists and publishers.

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Black lives matter. We must change America.

Roger Caldwell

Guest Columnist

There is a pervasive sickness in America and it is called white supremacy and systemic racism.

These ideologies are invisible and many Americans now believe that success has nothing to do with the color of an individual’s skin. Discrimination no longer exists and everyone has the same opportunities.

It is very easy to get caught in this frame of mind, because you can look at the millions of people of color who are a success in one generation.

Instead of challenging and fighting racism, they put the blame on the person.

On many different levels, people of color are advancing and there is much to be proud of. There are now more children of color being born than white children each year, and white people are concerned with their existence.

“White supremacy or white supremacism is the belief that white people are

superior to those of other races and thus should dominate them. The belief favors the maintenance and defense of white power and privilege. White supremacy has roots in the now-discredited doctrine of scientific racism, and was a key justification for colonialism,” states Wikipedia.

The Democrats would want Americans to think that in 2021, Republicans are the only party that is racist. But racism is systemic and institutionalized.

When white folks get together, there are often the Black jokes and the jokes about how fast Black men can run.

Many would think that Black jokes are harmless and they would never say them in front of their Black friends, but sometimes other words slip out. There is something fundamentally different about being born white, and more doors are opened from the start.

Some call it “white privilege” and it is a benefit that is enjoyed by all white folks. It does not matter if you are a Democrat or Republican. There is a cultural thread that runs through the society and whites take advantage of all these benefits. White privilege is

an aspect of white power and all white people have the ability to pull out their white power card.

History in America has demonstrated that white citizens will make war and justify horrific atrocities against Black people, including lynching. Even after slavery was abolished, there was still lynching, and many today believe police brutality is still connected to the history of lynching. There were 3,436 people lynched from 1889 to 1932, and the majority were Black people, according to publisher Ida Wells.

As Black Americans, we look to the past for answers. Ida Wells was always very vocal in her campaigns to stop lynching and racial violence against her community.

When her newspaper was published, she risked being lynched and her office was burned to the ground. She was determined to make a change.

Today, Black Americans must agree on a Black agenda to make significant change. When white supremacy and racism shows its ugly face, it is important that the community is prepared to fight.

In 16 states, white

supremacy is fighting to disenfranchise Blacks and people of color. Everyone and it does not matter your color - should be fighting to uphold voting rights. All these organizations should take a page from Ida Wells and become the loudest voice in the room. We must be more vocal and racial justice and change must be a part of every conversation.

Intimidation never stopped Ida Wells from getting up in the morning, to do what is right, and it cannot stop us from winning in 2021. Our ancestors have shown us the way, and it is time to come together and start a Black people of color movement for change.

The color of your skin makes you Black, all Black Lives Matter. We must change America and next, the world.

Roger Caldwell is a NNPA Newswire contributor and the president/CEO of On Point Media Group, a marketing and public relations firm located in Orlando, Florida. He is a graduate of Howard University with a degree in political science.

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Insurance companies will always have the advantage on us Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

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When natural and unexpected disasters come, we want insurance companies to be visible, not invisible.

Like you, I have insurance. In fact, I have several types of insurance.

Each type serves a different purpose, and the costs are different.

I am what you would call a legacy insurance holder. My parents had insurance and I learned the importance of having it from them. When I was a child, every Saturday

when I was watching cartoons, a man knocked on our door.

It was the insurance man. My mom would give him a few dollars and this routine was standard fare for homes in the East Winston section of WinstonSalem.

As I grew older and wiser, I learned more about the insurance business.

I had to know terms like whole life and beneficiary to make good decisions.

Being educated about insurance is important. If you are not, you will be uninformed about what to get and how much to get.

Many years ago, I purchased renter’s insurance when I lived in Washington, D.C. Fortunately, I never had to use it. I purchased it for peace of mind. That is one of the

reasons we buy insurance.

You believe when you pay the premium on time that you will get the service when you need it on time.

Therein lies the challenge. There are too many instances where the theory and the practical application do not line up.

One of the terms we know quite well is deductible. This is the amount you pay before your policy comes into play.

So plainly stated, if you have a $2,000 deductible, you pay $2,000 up front before any insurance money comes. You are almost guaranteed to have a higher premium once you use it.

If you live in states where there are constant natural disasters, then dealing with insurance companies will always be

a part of your life. That’s just the way it is. For example, reports say that 85% of homeowners have insurance. The average cost is $1,445 per year.

Recently, Hurricane Ida did major damage in the state of Louisiana.

Homes were destroyed and personal property was lost. Everyone remembers Hurricane Katrina, yet Hurricane Ida will be remembered, too. The physical and emotional toll that it took on us was unimaginable. We need prayers for our recovery so that we can get back on track.

This is where insurance companies play a major role.

It is my opinion that insurance companies can help or hurt. It is that simple.

When a family has lost

everything - meaning no house, no clothes and no food - insurance companies must step up and do their jobs. That is why we pay our premiums.

We want service and not stalling. We want you on the scene and not behind a desk. Answer your phone and don’t put us on hold.

There are good insurance companies and marginal insurance companies. The latter do just enough to stay within professional and legal guidelines.

I believe we must put more pressure on the industry to do what we pay them to do. Until we do, they will drag their feet and continue to increase our costs. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, the U.S. insurance industry net premiums

written totaled $1.28 trillion last year. My friends, we are a part of that number! Let us sound the alarm that when we file a claim, we want results. We do not want avoidance and delays.

Insurance companies must serve the people, not themselves.

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 overtimefergie.2020@yahoo.com.

Improve democracy: Close the electoral college.

Dr. Tom H. Hastings

Guest Columnist Conventional wisdom tells schoolchildren that the U.S. was the first modern democracy, modeled to some degree after the Greek experiment from a couple thousand years ago.

Of course this is helpful to the children in broad strokes. Democracy means choice, liberty, and lots of rights, right?

There are a couple of very significant problems with democracy right now, both in the U.S. and in the world. They are the relationship between freedom and license and the rela-

tionship between rights and obligations.

In the best democracies, everyone is free to pursue happiness, but no one has license to do so at the unjust expense of another.

In the best democracies, everyone has the right to help choose representatives to make decisions about public policy and governance, but that means that every act of government is being done in the name of the people.

The people choose and the people’s choices thus belong to them.

In a dictatorship, the acts of the ruler belong only to the ruler. He was not voted in, so his subjects are not responsible for his decisions.

What makes this a

problem here in the U.S. is that we the citizens are too often woefully underinformed or misinformed about what is being done in our names.

Since we allow the continuation of the electoral college because we vote for leadership that allows it to remain the law of the land, at times we don’t even get the leadership that the majority of us voted for. What about one person, one vote?

How does that work when George W. Bush lost to Al Gore in 2000 by a narrow margin in the popular (actual) vote, but he won in the electoral college?

Failing to fix that antidemocratic component meant that Trump, losing the actual vote by nearly three million votes to Hill-

ary Clinton in 2016, still won in the inexplicable electoral college. Trump even called it a “massive landslide victory,” a contortion of the language so extreme that most of us just chalked it up to his usual bragging bluster unencumbered by facts or truth.

And, as we learn when we take a minute to check it out, in an article at the time by Gregory Krieg about the history of U.S. presidential candidates who won the popular vote but lost the electoral college and thus the election: Clinton’s 2.1% margin ranks third among defeated candidates, according to statistics from U.S. Elections Atlas. Andrew Jackson won by more than 10% in 1824, but was de-

nied the presidency, which went to John Quincy Adams. In 1876, Samuel Tilden received 3% more votes than Rutherford B. Hayes, who eventually triumphed by one electoral vote.

Attempts to fix this have been made from time to time, but never garnered enough votes to mount a successful fix to this fundamental flaw.

Most recently, Democratic representative of Tennessee’s 9th district, Stephen Cohen, introduced a resolution proposing a U.S. Constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college.

The process is not easy. It takes a real exercise in democracy to make it happen, and many say we should not touch the

intentions of the Founding Fathers.

Um … sorry, but we’ve already tuned up the famous document 27 times. The Founders were fine with slavery and no franchise for women. They were just guys, advanced for their times, but times change.

Please, can we roll with the changes and fix this?

Dr. Tom H. Hastings is coördinator of conflict resolution BA/BS degree programs and certificates at Portland State University, PeaceVoice senior editor, and on occasion an expert witness for the defense of civil resisters in court.

To boost or not to boost: An immunological quandary.

Bernard Arulanandam

Guest Columnist

Neal Guentzel

Guest Columnist

The ongoing debate about COVID vaccine boosters reveals the dogma of immunological memory, which arises from the characteristics of learned or adaptive immunity, and raises questions on predictability of vaccine durability and correlates of vaccine-induced protection. The formation of immune memory is tightly choreographed and characterized by an array of diverse cellular interactions. In the case of anti-

body-mediated protection, besides the quantity of antibodies as seen by serum/ plasma titers, the quality of antibodies are also based on such measures as avidity, which is a measure of binding strength, specificity, and neutralization capacity.

After each vaccination and/or viral exposure, Bcells, which are the source of antibodies, further learn and become mature memory B-cells by a series of random mutations that refine the specificity and affinity of these cells. The net effect of this series of events produces a vast antibody repertoire that has the intrinsic capacity to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants.

The art of prime and boosts for vaccines is well documented for a variety of infectious microbes.

One of the vaccines on the current schedule includes the Hepatitis B vaccine administered to newborns at birth, with subsequent doses administered at ages one to two months and

six to eighteen months.

This vaccination regimen induces significant longterm immunity against the Hepatitis B virus and ensuing liver disease. Additionally, through a series of priming and boost, a high degree of protection is seen against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough for children through adults with the DTaP and related Tdap/Td vaccines.

Thus, for these three diseases, we normally think of a vaccine series given over time in children to get the immune response to a high level of protection, followed by a booster(s) given later as needed, as with dirty wounds, or with adults approximately every 10 years for protection against tetanus. There also are examples of lifelong immunity conferred to infections such as measles after a two-dose vaccination regimen.

In all cases, long-term immune memory requires the persistence of antibodies above protective thresholds and/or mainte-

nance of immune memory cells that can be rapidly activated and expanded upon exposure to microbial insult. Any subsequent waning of antibody responses will result in diminished protective immunity. This is further complicated with RNA viruses that mutate in proportion to available, mostly unvaccinated, hosts to infect, as well as degree of transmissibility of the respective virus, because viruses cannot replicate or mutate outside of living host cells. Thus, with the highly mutable influenza virus, seasonal vaccines with more limited efficacy are the common tool for control.

With SARS-CoV-2, a “proofreading#8221; mechanism leads to less frequent mutations, but with 80 million eligible individuals in the U.S. and billions globally unvaccinated, the opportunity to mutate and produce more transmissible and deadly variants, such as delta, is a continuing reality. Thus, the questions be-

come, among many others, (1) should anticipated U.S. “booster” doses be distributed globally to increase the global vaccinated pool; (2) Should we consider the current two-dose regimen of the mRNA vaccines to be in reality part of a series actually requiring three doses, as with many vaccines, to raise a significant level of longer lived protection so that variants can be controlled until greater numbers can be immunized to reduce transmission, disease, death, and the continuing creation of problematic variants; and (3) Can boosters to follow the two- or three-dose vaccine series be customdesigned, using mRNA or other technology, to better enhance immunological efficacy and memory against future unknown variants? Regardless, as long as the virus continues to circulate, and individuals refuse to mitigate transmission and creation of variants through mass immunization, additional

shots, whether they be called part of a vaccine series or boosters, will be required.

In finality, the current COVID vaccine booster debate further fuels the need for additional research insights to identify the cellular and molecular determinants that predict vaccine durability, which integrate our current capabilities of mass biomolecular profiling coupled with computational machinelearning methods to profile predictive correlates at a systems level.

Bernard Arulanandam is an immunologist in the Department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology and the vice president for research, economic development, and knowledge enterprise at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Neal Guentzel is a microbiologist in the Department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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NAACP combats gun violence through teen leadership program

REQUEST FOR PROJECTS The Federal Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC, Sec�on 530�) grant program The Federal Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals �ith Disabili�es (Sec�on 5310) grant program

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To combat gun violence in the community, last week the local branch of the NAACP and the political action committee held a program designed to help local teenagers build leadership skills.

During the program titled “Be an Exemplary Follower to be a BetSubmitted photo ter Leader,” Sharbrye The local branch of the NAACP hosted a program to Lewis, a 2021 graduate give teens leadership skills for combating gun violence. of Winston-Salem State a number of topics. Partic- on ways to combat gun University (WSSU), gave ipants were then split into violence. participants an overview smaller groups with other For more information on leadership skills to volunteers, while enjoying on the local chapter of the combat gun violence. A dinner provided by Rock- NAACP, visit http://naacproundtable discussion folN-Nard’s, a local caterer. ws.org or “Winston-Salem lowed where students had After dinner, participants NAACP” on Facebook. the opportunity to discuss gave a small presentation

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Applica�ons, instruc�ons for submi�ng proposals and the date and loca�on of the community workshop will be made available on the Winston‐Salem Department of Transporta�on (WSDOT) website at www.cityofws.org/ transporta�on. All applica�ons must be received by close of business day on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 (5:00 p.m.). Applica�ons received a�er this date and �me �ill not be considered. Proposals may be hand‐delivered, mailed or e‐mailed to: Ma� Duchan, Transporta�on Project Planner (Transit) Winston‐Salem Metropolitan Planning Organi�a�on Union Sta�on P.O. Box 2511 Winston‐Salem, NC 27102 �‐mail: ma�hewfd�cityofws.org Telephone: 336‐747‐6983 The Winston‐Salem DOT in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d‐4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regula�ons, Department of Transporta�on, Sub�tle A, O�ce of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimina�on in Federally‐assisted programs of the Department of Transporta�on issued pursuant to such Act, hereby no�fies all service providers that it will a�rma�vely ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this adver�sement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full oppor‐ tunity to submit proposals in response to this invita�on and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or na�onal origin in considera�on for an award.

Public no�ce of public par�cipa�on ac�vi�es and �me established for public review of and comments on the TIP will sa�sfy the program of projects (POP) requirements. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory prac�ce regarding the Winston‐Salem Urban Area MPO program has a right to file a formal complaint with Kelly Garvin, Title VI Coordinator, City of Winston‐Salem, P.O. Box 2511, Winston‐ Salem, NC 27102, within 180 days following the date of the alleged discrimina�on occurrence.

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Motorcycle clubs join together to feed the community SUBMITTED ARTICLE

Travis Crawford, vice president of the Carolina Cruisers Motorcycle Club, and Bernard Edmonds (Bee), president of the Cycle Kings Motorcycle Club, both had visions of giving back to the community. So they decided

donated food and volunteered to help serve. Bikes were present and displayed. It felt really wonderful to see the smiles on the kids’ faces and how they drooled over the motorcycles.

Thanks to all the MC motorcycle clubs that came out to help feed the

This will be the start of an annual project of giving back to the community, with more to come. This is in part a kick-off for the “Save The Community Ride,” which will be held Oct. 16 at the Masonic Lodge, 1025 E 14th St, in Winston-Salem. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and

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Carolina Cruisers Motorcycle and Cycle Kings Motorcycle clubs join forces to feed the community. that they would travel to Rolling Hills on Saturday, Sept. 18, to give out hot dogs, snacks and drinks that they were funding from their own pockets.

They wanted it to be a community unity event with the theme ”Save The Community.”

The word spread and other motorcycle clubs wanted to be part of this challenging endeavor and

community. Between Rolling Hills and Piedmont Circle, we served 381 hot dogs, along with chips and drinks. Then we continued on to Patterson Avenue and Northwest Boulevard (Samaritan Kitchen) and served there as well, reaching a total of 410 people.

Again, thanks to everyone who played a part in “Save The Community” project!

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These clubs have both male and female bikers and whose main goal is to help the people in our community.

Thanks to Carolina Cruisers MC, Cycle King MC, Iron Coalition MC, and all the MC bike clubs that have and will be a part of these special events.

Forsyth County Public Library system expands its hours SUBMITTED ARTICLE

Beginning on Oct. 4, the Forsyth County Public Library system is expanding its hours. The change comes in response to customer requests, vaccine distribution, and school children’s need for library resources and homework help.

All ten locations will be open Monday-Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.,

Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We appreciate the support our customers have shown us during the pandemic,” said Director Brian Hart, “and based on the feedback we’ve gotten, we know that increasing our hours of operation will make it more convenient for working people to visit the library on weekends and in the

evening.”

All locations will continue to operate their ToGo Libraries, Hart said.

In-person programming will be limited to outdoor programs or inside programs with masks, social distancing, and capacity limits. Library management will continue to work with Forsyth County to evaluate further phases of reopening. Meeting rooms remain closed to the public.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation now accepting applications for Community Progress Fund SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) is now accepting applications for its Community Progress Fund (https:// www.zsr.org/community-progress/).

Sometimes, a local organization, idea, issue or project needs that extra boost at just the right time to continue to make progress toward an end goal. ZSR’s Community Progress Fund seeks to support local communities by making time-limited investments at key moments and is intended to build on existing momentum to help move an issue, idea or organization forward.

The Progress Fund allows communities to test ideas, expand promising efforts, or achieve greater impact. ZSR hopes that engaging with community members through the Progress Fund grant cycle will allow the Foundation to support communities and better understand how different communities experience change, opportunity and challenges in unique ways. Thus, the parameters for this approach are intentionally broad. In addition, ZSR desires to be accessible to areas of the state that have relatively higher needs and fewer resources, and to support and learn from those communities as described above. Consequently, preference will be given to those areas of the state. Grant amounts range from $20,000-$30,000 per year for one or two years.

The Foundation’s goal is to award a significant portion of grants to organizations that are run by and primarily serve people of color; therefore, ZSR strongly encourages applications from these orga-

nizations.

“ZSR believes that meaningful change is generated at the local level, where community members use their experiences and connections to people and places to improve the world around them,” said Darryl Childers, ZSR program officer who oversees the Foundation’s Community-Based Strategy. “Our hope is to partner with organizations across the state to better understand each community’s unique assets and opportunities and ways in which ZSR can support community visions, plans and ideas to contribute to improving the lives of its residents.”

ZSR began accepting applications on Oct. 4. (Please note: The application, which is relatively short, replaces the former Letter of Intent for ZSR's Community Progress Fund.) ZSR will review applications and contact selected applicants who will move to the next phase of the process, which includes ZSR staff scheduling in-person or virtual visits in these communities in spring 2022 to learn more about their proposals. Grant decisions will be made in May 2022.

For more information about ZSR’s Community Progress Fund, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit: https://www.zsr.org/community-progress. The deadline to apply for a Progress Fund grant is December 6, 2021 at 12 p.m. (noon).

Please note that submitting an application is the preliminary step in introducing a proposal to ZSR. Therefore, it is not necessary to contact a ZSR staff member.

Questions about ZSR’s Community Progress Fund should be directed to info@zsr. org.

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Book Review “Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence” by Anita Hill c.2021, Viking

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BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

The grab was savage.

You yelped because you weren’t expecting it. Because it shouldn’t have happened. It was rough enough to leave marks on your skin, little round marks like fingertips; for sure, it left marks on your self-confidence but complain, and it’ll all be denied. You know the truth, though, and when you read “Believing”

by Anita Hill, you’ll know someone else does, too.

Twenty-five percent of American women today “experience intimate partner violence...” Thirty-three percent say they’ve endured harassment at work. The rate’s higher for women of color, highest in the LGBTQ community. Similar statistics were available in 1991 when Anita Hill testified before Congress about the harassment she’d said she’d experienced from then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, testimony that later contributed to Hill’s becoming one of the country’s leaders in the fight against sexual harassment and gender violence.

Before the Thomas hearing, Hill says, courts routinely dismissed most complaints about lewd comments, unwelcome advances, and unwanted touch from harassers. Some judges couldn’t “understand” why a woman might be frightened by intimidation from a man; others believed the complaints to be overwrought. Such things were said to be “‘not that bad,’” says Hill, words she likens to a knife.

Millennial and GenZers are believed to be intolerant of harassment and inequality, but Hill says they may still be affected by entrenched attitudes that haven’t been completely erased. She had hoped that #MeToo might’ve changed things, but while the movement helped to open a major conversation about the issues, the frequency of sexual harassment and gender violence has not lessened. She points to misogyny from the last administration and the Kavanaugh confirmation hearing as proof, as well as gun violence (often caused by bullying) and ongoing problems with harassment, homophobia, and gender inequality in many schools, from elementary school all the way through college.

We can do better but, as Hill indicates, America has a long way to go.

It’s hard to nail down one single fix for issues of gender violence from

the pages of “Believing.” Dive in, dig around, surface for air, and dive in again – truth is, the whole entire book is one long roadmap, with dozens of possible patches.

And yet, you may ask yourself if what author Anita Hill quietly suggests is enough. Takeaways from the stories she shares are that gender violence and sexual harassment can be like a long game of Whack-a-Mole: once an incident is dealt with, another will pop up somewhere else, relentlessly, endlessly.

Using the Thomas hearings as scaffolding here, she seems to show that while politics absolutely plays a part in the presence of harassment and gender violence in America, the prevalence can be found everywhere and costs us more than just psychologically.

Discouraging? Yes, and even Hill admits that such information can be triggering if you’ve been a victim, so read “Believing” with caution and deepbreathing room. It’s powerful, deep, and raw, but it’s also highly informative. If you want to know where we’re heading on this subject, it’s the book to grab.

The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a prairie in Wisconsin with one man, two dogs, and 16,000 books.

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THURSDAY, October 7, 2021

Timothy Ramsey Sports Columnist

I’m going to love this season Heading into the NBA season last year, I thought there was a lot of intrigue as to who would eventually win the championship.

I did not see the Bucks winning, but I was happy for the small market team winning it all. Overall, last year was great, but with all of the storylines heading into this year, I think the 2021-22 season will be even better.

First and foremost, I want to start with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers have added quite a few veteran players to their roster this year in an attempt to get another banner in the Staples Center.

They added veterans such as Russell Westbrook via trade with the Washington Wizards, Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, Wayne Ellington and DeAndre Jordan.

The Lakers will have the oldest roster in the NBA; however, they will have three of the top 20 players in the league on one team in Westbrook, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. That trio, along with their collection of veterans, will be Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr. a very formidable team.

The question remains as

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY pressure from coaches, parents and fans that older kids have to deal with. to whether or not they can THE CHRONICLE We Play youth soccer league is doing just that for some lucky boys and gel together with so many girls here in the city of Winston-Salem. For them, it’s not about wins Youth sports not only allow children to make friends, it gives them and losses, but more about smiles and development. new pieces and can all of those 30+ year-old-veter- the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the sport without all of the an bodies make it through an 82-games season, as well as the playoffs.

Even in year 19, James still remains one of the BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY plays together for me,” he top three players in the THE CHRONICLE said about why he has been world, which is unbelievso successful.

Even after a tough loss able when you think about The speed that Blackit. I previously wrote in a last Friday to the Commuburn shows on the field separates him from his opcolumn that I am not sure nity School of Davidson ponents figuratively and how they will incorporate that dropped their record literally. He feels that is his Westbrook into their team. to 4-3 on the season, the Carver Yellowjackets have best attribute and hopes to I don’t think you get the something to smile about. continue shredding defensbest out of Westbrook if With four wins so far es throughout the year and you attempt to hold him on the year, Carver alpossibly into the playoffs. back from doing what he ready has as many wins Carver offensive codoes best and that’s attack. as it did the previous two ordinator Ameer Watkins Laker coach Frank years combined. Changes is in his first year with Vogel is a good coach on the coaching staff and a the Yellowjackets.

He and James is arguably the change in culture that was has worked with several smartest NBA player we started last year by head schools around the county have ever seen, so becoach Wayne Griffin has such as Atkins, Parkland tween those two, I think the Yellowjackets’ proand North Forsyth. Watthey will figure out the gram trending upward. kins says the first time he best way to implement Submitted photo “For me, it’s just the watched Blackburn play what Westbrook does best buy-in effect from the Carver running back Jamaari Blackburn stands with offensive coordinator Ameer was last season, and was within the team offense. If kids,” said Griffin about Watkins. thoroughly impressed by “Basically, it’s just what he saw. healthy, the Lakers have a how his team has turned the emergence of running them and I had to get kids great chance to win it all, things around. “We had the back Jamaari Blackburn. like him on board,” said practice, practice, practice “I was sitting in the to get ready for this season press box at a game and I but it will be difficult in COVID protocols where Through six games, he has Griffin.

“His success is attrib- and I did what I had to do wasn’t coaching that night the tough Western Confer- we could only have 45 rushed for 1142 yards and uted to the hard work he to get ready,” said Black- because we had a bye week 14 touchdowns.

He is avence. minutes’ worth of work in has put in in the offsea- burn. eraging over 190 yards per Another interesting and as a new head coach and I got the chance to see son.

I think the best is yet Blackburn doesn’t take him play against Atkins game and averaging 11.3 topic this season will be coming in, that just wasn’t the players who are not really enough time to in- yards per carry. Many are to come for him and what a lot of credit for his suc- and it was a third and 30 vaccinated. The NBA re- still in these kids the belief saying he is one of the top he is going to do before he cess this season. He feels and they handed the ball cently announced that any and establish a winning three running backs in the leaves from being a Yel- the coaches and his team- off and this kid took it 80 lowjacket.” mates have put him in the yards to the house,” Watentire county. player who elects to not culture.

Blackburn is a humble right place to perform to kins said. Later on in the “When I first took over “Now, we have more comply with local vacciyoung man who prefers to the best of his ability. this program, some of the game, same scenario, third nation mandates will not time, we had a little bit let his play do the talking “The coaches and the and 25 and he took it 65 kids that had a little bit of be paid for games they better of an offseason, the kids worked hard and just talent, I had to try and put for him. He says the work linemen, ‘cause without yards to the house. miss. a blanket over all of them he put in during the offsea- the linemen, you wouldn’t “He is a one-play break This was announced the fact that they just startbecause we have open en- son prepared him to have a be able to get that many guy. If he has a crease, he’s ed believing in each other.” after executive orders One of the biggest sur- rollment and folks was great year running the ball yards without them, and the coaches for putting the See Carver on B7 See NBA on B8 prises this season has been calling them and wanting for Carver.

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Jalena Roseborough talks behind the scenes about being a WSSU cheerleader Getting to know your Rams

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Jalena Roseborough - Cheerleader (Junior) Glenn graduate (2019) - Major: Elementary Education Becoming a part of the Powerhouse of Red and White has been a dream for Jalena Roseborough since she was a kid and for Roseborough, dreams do come true. The junior elementary education major is in her third year of being on the prestigious cheerleading squad at WinstonSalem State University (WSSU) and is enjoying every minute of it.

“I have always wanted to be a cheerleader at Winston-Salem State University,” said Roseborough.

“Being from Winston, me and my family used to go to the homecoming games and the different events they have on campus and the cheerleaders automatically drew me in.

“Ever since, I was like, ‘oh my gosh, I want to be one of them.’ I would always go and stand in front of the cheerleaders and I would go to their cheer explosion they have over the summer where they would get a group of kids together and they would host an event and the children got to cheer with them and do different fun activities and that drew me in also.”

Cheerleading is more than just clapping and giv-

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Roseborough would like to work with children as a guidance counselor after graduation. ing spirit fingers. There is erhouse, we never get a lot of hard work that goes discouraged and we are alinto developing and ex- ways pushing to be better, ecuting different routines, because hard work pays along with all of the men- off.” tal and physical preparaRoseborough is an adtion that is required to be a mitted performer at heart. cheerleader. Roseborough When she can see the says people don’t see the crowd positively reacting behind-the-scenes work, to one of their cheers, it but is happy that people makes her smile. “Being enjoy the show the Pow- out there hyping up the erhouse of Red and White crowd, cheering amongst performs each Saturday my peers, getting everyone afternoon. in the crowd involved with “It’s a lot of hard work participation and the enthat goes into it,” she says ergy they give us,” Roseabout being a cheerleader borough answered as to at WSSU. “We are very what’s the biggest thrill for dedicated, we work hard, her on the field. and at the end of it all, our The cheerleading student athletes are pre- squad at WSSU is a very pared to take on the real close-knit group accordworld. It’s a lot of work- ing to Roseborough. They outs, hard work, and dedi- all support one another and cation. are more than just team“It makes me feel mates.

“We’re a family in this PROUD, in all caps. It’s the best feeling, because program,” she said. “With you never know when everybody on this team, you’re practicing you may it’s a relationship that has stumble here and there and been developed. We are then it comes out perfect all comfortable with each the way you wanted it to. other, we can come to each It’s just like, wow we did other about everything, it. One thing about Pow- and we are together all the

time. It is important on this team that you build a relationship with someone; with everyone actually.”

Working out is a big part of staying physically fit enough to endure the stress of being part of the Powerhouse of Red and White. It’s no easy task, so preparing your body during the offseason is paramount for the young

people on the squad.

“In the offseason, we are working out and we are always doing something to keep our bodies in shape for the upcoming season,” said Roseborough. “We are always exercising, running or conditioning for the next season.”

As one of the veteran upperclassmen on the team, Roseborough says

it’s very important for the older members of the team to mentor the younger members and take them under their wing, so to speak.

“Being in the program, it sometimes can be a lot and coming in as a freshman, you’re kind of blindsided and don’t know

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Praise God for Justice and Righteousness Scriptures: Psalm 9:1-12 By the end of this lesson, we will: *Contrast God’s justice with humanity’s injustice; *Value how God listens and responds to our needs; *Practice God’s justice in difficult situations.

Background: According to notes in several study Bibles and commentaries, Psalms 9 and 10 were originally a single psalm. In early Greek and Latin verses. and Septaugint, they are numbered as one. They do, however, have different forms, which may account for them being separated now. Psalm 9 is a hymn of praise and Psalm 10 is an individual lament. Psalm 9 is written

by David to God Himself and said to be done to a popular tune in that day. The psalm was written after Israel’s victory over kings who ignored God and rejected justice and compassion. The psalm celebrates the help and goodness of God with David’s big vision of the nations.

God’s judgement is characterized in the Bible as a way of balance for the nation and economy - His judgement is a way of making things right. David saw restoration in God’s judgement.

Lesson: A Reason to Praise (Psalm 9:1-6). The emphasis is on joyful praise. There are four “I wills” in verses 1 and 2. “I will praise You, O Lord with my whole heart.” Here David directs his entire being in affection toward God. “I will tell of your marvelous works.” David remembers the great things that God has done, not just for him personally, but for all Israel, and he voices them in praise. “I will be glad and rejoice in thee.” David finds and expresses his gladness and joy in God for His goodness, greatness and kindness. And lastly, “I will sing praise to your name, O Most High,” This is another way David finds to praise God with his whole heart recognizing Him as the “Most High.”

In verses 3-6, David praises God for how He dealt with his enemies. Because David’s cause was “just,” God defeated his enemies. God is always on the side of justice. In verses 5 and 6, David states how God as a just judge deals with the godless. They are rebuked, destroyed, and their names blotted out - entire cities are wiped from memory. God’s actions voiced by David in verses 3-6 are an illustration of God’s activity on earth and why God is to be praised.

Reasons to Believe (verses 7-12). David celebrates God’s “throne for judgement.” The Lord’s great name will stand forever, His throne cannot be overthrown.

God as “king of Israel” is both judge and warrior and carries out His role as king with greater power and equity than any human monarch could. (Note that “throne” indicates king) – “But the Lord abides forever …” – the Jewish Study Bible suggests “abides” is better rendered “is enthroned” – king forever (verses 7-8). “The Lord is a refuge to the oppressed …” Refuge means “a high safe place” and “a stronghold.” God would remember those who have a relationship with Him. Verses 9-10 acknowledges God’s gracious dealings with “dependent disciples.’’ “Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion.” – God is omnipotent - He is enthroned in and above the heavens, and also “inhabits the praises of His people” in the local tabernacle. David does not just sing himself – he calls on the suffering remnant to sing praises to God also because He is on their side and fights their battles. “He does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.” (verse 12). God cares for all those who are afflicted, vulnerable, and thereby totally dependent upon Him. All the verses 1 through 12 make the case for exuberant praise for God. (The UMI Annual Commentary 2021-2022, The Jewish Study Bible, The Wiersbe Study Bible, The MacArthur Study Bible, The Jesus Study Bible, The Modern Life Study Bible, and The Oxford Bible Commentary).

For Your Consideration: David had specific acts in mind when praising God. How can you call to mind the activity of God in your life as an expression of praise?

Application: In David’s praise he did not just sing, he danced and he told others and encouraged others to dance as well - of the “wonders of God.” David saw hope in God’s judgement and justice. Look for opportunities to provide someone or group of people with hope in God’s ability to submit to justice on their behalf. “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11).

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Gospel Fest at the fair: “It’s like church in the park.”

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The Chronicle has changed things up slightly for our annual concert series at the Carolina Classic Fair. Traditionally we would have two consecutive Sunday afternoons filled with gospel music, but this year we have added a new wrinkle to our musical series, which is Jazz Fest.

“We love to put on Gospel Fest every year,” said James Taylor, publisher of The Chronicle.

“With the new branding of the Carolina Classic Fair, we wanted to add a fresh perspective that would allow our audience to experience another unique facet of our history, heritage and culture. It was in that light that the new Jazz Fest component was born.”

The jazz artists will take the stage on the second Sunday of the fair, which will be Oct. 10.

The gospel artists kicked things off on Oct. 3 with a great collection of new and returning artists that rocked the crowd.

First on the stage Sunday afternoon was Jazz’A, a new artist to the Gospel Fest stage, but she definitely performed like a seasoned veteran. “It was awesome and any time I can minister to the people, I am excited about it,” she said about perform-

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The soul-stirring selections from the performers made it feel like church service at the fair.

From the start to the ending of their set, nearly everyone in attendance was on their feet and clapping their hands.

“We had a very good rehearsal yesterday and with the pandemic, we really haven’t been able to do a lot. So yesterday we were determined to have a choir rehearsal and when I tell you the power of the Lord came in that rehearsal,” said Mason. “We then had a fellowship outing just to dine together outside, so I knew today we were charged for this event.

“I am very pleased with what the Friends did today, and we got the en-

had a great mixture of different tempo songs, but their traditional choir songs really let the vocal talents of their members shine through.

“I’ve been doing this so long that you just kind of know that when you’re in events like this, you are going to have people from all demographics, so you try to sing something that’s going to be accommodating or something people can relate to on their own in their walk with Christ,” Mason said about their song selections. Everybody is in a different place and so people can gravitate to the words of one line in a song and it can be something that’s life changing and take them through this week.”

Mason says he is aware that people from all demographics can relate to his choir. He says everywhere they go, they get people from all cultures that enjoy their music. He says they give all the glory to God for having the ability to be a blessing to the community and their theme is “make a difference wherever we go.”

Charlene Thomas says she has been coming to Gospel Fest for several years just to hear Willie Mason and Friends. For William Mason and Friends has been a crowd favorite. Their selections brought her, she says “it’s like having church in the park.” the crowd to their feet.

“They never disappoint me,” Thomas stated. “Eving at Gospel Fest. “I love what Graham had to say. ergy from the crowd and ery time I get the chance to Aretha Franklin, I love “At first I thought it it’s always a blessing to be see them, it’s always like Chaka Khan, I love Mary was the radio playing, but there.” they have a message in the Mary; I just love music in when I got closer, I realMason says their “old song especially for me. It’s itself and those are some ized that it was a live per- school” type of gospel feel-good music for people of my influences.” formance,” said Stewart. music seems to always my age and it’s something Chris Graham was an- “His (Graham) music had resonate with the crowd, that will never get old. other artist performing for a nice flow and once I re- because that’s what many The other acts on the the first time as a solo act alized that he had church people grew up on and are day were Raymond and at Gospel Fest. He pre- lyrics to go along, I had to used to hearing. He says Kim Larkin, Paul Scott viously performed with stop to hear what he had to people should embrace and Karlton Jones, who all Todd Curry and St Peter’s say.” all styles of gospel music, did a great job on stage as as a drummer.

Gospel Fest veterans but understands those who well.

“It was crazy and I en- and crowd favorites, Wil- prefer their style.

Please join us this Sunjoyed every bit of it,” Gra- lie Mason and Friends, reMason and his choir day for Jazz Fest as The ham said about perform- ally stole the show. Their were very strategic with Chronicle brings some of ing. “I like performing, style of traditional gospel the musical selections they the best local artists to the so any time I get to share choir music always leaves chose to go with Sunday stage for your enjoyment. the goodness of God, it’s the crowd wanting more. afternoon as well. They alright with me. Tye Tribbett is probably one of my biggest inspirations when it comes to music.

“The first time I came out here, I actually saw him perform and at that time I was procrastinating, so when I saw him, I said, you know what, I am going to put the gas pedal down and get this thing going.”

Graham’s style of gospel music seemed to resonate with the young people in the crowd. Adrian Stewart, who happened to be walking by as Graham was performing, said he stopped to listen because Graham’s music had a nice beat and he wanted to hear

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Thursdays and Saturdays Free Meals Christ Rescue Temple Church, 1500 North Dunleith Ave., will serve hot meals as part of the People Helping People Feeding Program. Meals will be served every Thursday and Saturday from noon until 1 p.m. at the church’s location. For more information, call 336-7229841.

tancing will be in effect in the sanctuary. Join us at www. greenstreetumc.org, on YouTube, or on Facebook.

Each Sunday Worship services Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green St., Winston-Salem, invites you to join online worship services on Sundays at 11 a.m., or in-person services at 8:45 a.m. The 11 a.m. service, which is available via Facebook and YouTube, is a celebration of the diversity of the human family, a no-frills service that is thoughtful, personal, and deeply spiritual. The 8:45 a.m. service is a quiet, contemplative space including prayer, scripture, preaching, and communion; masks and social dis-

NOW Zoom services New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) in East Bend has gone virtual. Please join Dr. James L. E. Hunt, Senior Pastor on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. on Zoom webinar. The link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84789021891 or Dial-In: 1 301 715 8592 ID Mtg. #: 84789021891.

In addition, Sunday School is taught by Deacon James Henry at 9 a.m. via telephone conference call #: 1 917 900 1022 ID#: 868433#.

All are welcome to join us for Zoom (virtual) Bible

Each Sunday Sunday service Transformation Ministries will have service every Sunday at 10 a.m. We are located at 4880 Burnette Drive. Masks are required.

Study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Our Pastor, Dr. Hunt, will be the teacher. The Zoom Link: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/89195349778 or Dial-In Mtg #: 1 301 715 8592 ID#: 89195349778#.For additional information, please call 336-699-3583 or visitwww.newbirthworshipcenter.org or visit our Facebook page.

NOW – Nov. 13 GriefShare St. Paul United Methodist Church sponsors “GriefShare,” a support group for persons experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. The 13 sessions feature biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. The sessions are designed to give encouragement and support to persons on their journey from “Mourning to Joy.” Sessions are free; each is self-contained, meaning one does not have to attend the sessions in sequence. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?”, “The Challenges See Re. Cal. on B4

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Community Calendar Each Wednesday Marketing Outside of the Box HUSTLE WinstonSalem is hosting an Oct. session of Marketing Outside the Box: Get into Instagram for Small Business.

Are you taking advantage of the IG platform features to help your business grow? We’ll break down how to use Instagram for your small business to increase its digital footprint.

We’ll explore the following topics and more: The Basics, Your Posts, IGTV, Lives & Reels, and Captivating Captions. Sessions are every Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Register by going to www.hustlews. org/events-programs. Contact hustlewsinfo@gmail. com.

NOW – Oct. 15 Liberty Street Urban Farmers Market Open The Liberty Street Urban Farmers Market, 1551 N. Liberty St., is now open from 4 to 6 p.m. every first and third Fridays of the month through October 15. The market accepts SNAP EBT cards for purchases. Applications to sell at the market are still being accepted, and there is no cost to apply. Urban farmers and community gardeners are encouraged to apply. Prospective sellers can pick up an application at the market or find the application online at CityofWS.org/2720.

Sellers who are growing within five miles of the market will have priority, but growers outside of this area are welcome too.

NOW – Nov. 6 Art Exhibit Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host “The Art of Fashion, an Art Exhibit” in the Main Gallery at Mil-

ton Rhodes Center for the Arts September 3 – November 6. The juried exhibition will celebrate the design process related to design apparel and fashion accessories.

Oct. 9 Community day and job fair The Southeast Neighborhood Association (SENA) in partnership with S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation will host its 8th Annual Community Day and Job Fair Saturday, Oct. 9, from 4 – 7 p.m. The event will be held outside The Enterprise Center at 1922 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The day will end with an outdoor movie from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

All activities will follow COVID-19 safety protocols. Attendees should wear face masks and are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for personal comfort and social distancing.

Oct. 10 “Flying South” authors at Bookmarks Bookmarks will host a reading by four authors whose work is included in the 2021 edition of “Flying South,” a WinstonSalem Writers publication based on the annual literary competition. The reading will be held on Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. at Bookmarks, 634 W. Fourth St., #110, in downtown WinstonSalem. For more information, visit www.wswriters. org.

Oct. 13 Old Salem walkthrough for caregivers On Tuesday, October 19 from 10:30 am – 12 p.m., family caregivers are invited to get out of the house and join other caregivers for a relaxing walk

and informal guided tour through Old Salem (outdoors only). Those who attend will also receive a boxed lunch from Muddy Creek Café. Deadline for registration is October 13. Limited respite care available. For more information, or to register, contact Carol Ann Harris, charris@shepherdscenter. org or 336-748-0217. This event is provided by the It’s All About You Caregiver Program, sponsored

by The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, ComForCare Home Care, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and the Family Caregiver Support Program. Rain date: October 26.

Oct. 15 Fiction Contest The annual NC State Fiction Contest is a free literary competition open to all North Carolina residents, including out-ofstate and international students who are enrolled in North Carolina universities. Contestants may enter one story in each of the two contest categories: *The James Hurst Prize for Fiction ($500): An unpublished short story of no more than 5,000 words. In addition to the winner, several honorable mention awards will be presented. *The Shorter Fiction Prize ($250): An unpublished short story of no more than 1,200 words.

One honorable mention award will be presented.

The postmark deadline is October 15.

For more information, visit go.ncsu.edu/fictioncontest.

Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 Medicare enrollment sessions Annual enrollment as-

sistance will be provided by volunteer and staff of the Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, the Forsyth County coordinating site for the North Carolina Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, Medicare beneficiaries in Forsyth County will be assisted locally as much as possible through telephone or other virtual means during the Annual Enrollment period. Appointments must be made by calling the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 during weekdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Oct. 25 Medicare workshop Individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. The session will be held on Monday, Oct. 25, from 3 - 4:30 p.m. through computer and telephone access. Reservations are required.

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of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.”

For information about how to participate in these virtual Saturday morning GriefShare sessions, please call St. Paul UMC at 336-723-4531.

Oct. 10 First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC) Online Senior Pastor Dr. Dennis W. Bishop will con-

Shepherd’s Center at 336748-0217 or Info@shepherdscenter.org for more information or to reserve a seat.

Nov. 14 Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will host its 5K event on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Salisbury Community Park. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that uses fun running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in third to eighth grade. During the 8-week program, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections and encourage community service while they prepare for an endof-season celebratory 5K event. For more information or questions, please contact Lindsay Peiffer at lindsay.peiffer@girlsontherun.org.

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Oct. 17 61st church anniversary The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 61st anniversary of our church Sunday, Oct. 17, at our 11 a.m. worship hour. Pastor Paul W Hart is strictly enforcing all COVID-19 safety rules. Masks must be worn.

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

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gone, and nobody is really going to catch him. He has really good vision and also is a big team leader and I have seen that as far as how he talks to the guys.

He’s more so not a vocal guy, but he does it by his gameplay and that’s what I’ve seen from him since game one.”

Watkins says he was attracted to the Carver offensive for a number of reasons. His goal is to help bring the school back to being one of the powerhouse programs in the county.

“The first thing is just to get better,” he said. “To get better from where they were here in the recent past, but also to bring back some of the history of what Carver is all about. Carver has always been a pillar of the community as one of the original Big 4 high schools in Forsyth County and we just want to bring back that nostalgia, so to speak, of what Carver football is all about.”

Watkins says the coaching staff worked with the players throughout the summer to get them ready for the year and the kids have bought in to the program. He says he tailored his offense around the players he has on the roster and it has worked well thus far. Watkins feels they are building something special over there on Carver School Road.

“It’s all about being a village and everybody together,” Watkins continued. “We all put our heads together and Coach Griffin is the head captain on the ship and he kind of got the right pieces together for the kids. And that’s the

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definition of being a true leader; someone that can put people together, no matter what background they come from. The kids have bought in and now we’re rolling.”

Griffin says he brought Watkins on board because he felt Watkins had the right demeanor for the job.

He says Watkins is able to relate to the kids perfectly and maximize their talents with his play calling.

“When we started to rebuild my staff for this season, I just wanted to surround myself with some good men in general,” said Watkins. “I know who I am as a coach, I couldn’t have 10 me’s on my staff, so I had to get some guys, and everything had to fit like a puzzle. I like his laid-back style. He has his own way of communicating and getting the most out of our athletes and it’s just working well for us.”

Griffin says when he took the position at Carver, his goal was to win. He says there were a few things that needed to change in order for that to happen. He feels they are on schedule for where he wants his team to be, but wants to take it game by game and continue to improve.

“For me, the sky’s the limit,” he said. “We can always try to shoot for the stars, but if we hit the playoffs, it will be a success. My goal is to make the playoffs, possibly host a home game, and just go from there. When you make the tournament, anything can happen.”

Griffin says he was able to change the culture at Carver so quickly by building relationships in and out of the school. He says it doesn’t stop with

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the players, you have to build bonds with the families of the players and the community around the school as well.

“When I first got here, I wanted to meet with each and every kid and let them know what my vision was and how they would work into that plan moving forward,” Watkins stated. “I sat down with all of my student-athletes and we started building a plan and I started selling them on a vision.

“It’s not secret; if they wanted to stay here, they could. If they wanted to go somewhere else, unfortunately, we have a system that allows them to do that as well. I tell these kids that I am blessed and honored every time that we take the field, because they have trusted me by staying here and believing in what I was selling.”

Being the head coach at Carver is not something Griffin takes lightly.

He knows he and his staff are possibly changing the futures of some of the young men in his program by keeping them on the straight and narrow.

When he took the position at Carver, Griffin says he heard all of the naysayers that said it wasn’t a good job to take and enjoys just seeing the fortunes of the young men change for the better.

“God appointed me to be here and I just fall back on my belief in God that I am here for a reason and He is going to give me the resources I need to work my purpose and vision while I’m here,” he stated.

“We may be winning now, but my vision is for us to win big during my time here and we are headed in the right direction and doing something special over the next few years.”

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governing vaccination requirements in both New York and San Francisco that could affect the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors. The order in New York, which applies to the Barclays Center, requires one COVID shot; to enter San Francisco’s Chase Center, one must be fully vaccinated.

The Knicks are not included due to their entire staff and roster being fully vaccinated in compliance with New York City law.

I am glad the NBA has not implemented a mandatory vaccination for all of its players, but has made it mandatory for their employees and officials. I am not for forcing people to be vaccinated because it’s their choice as to whether or not they want it, but I do think they should be subjected to more stringent testing if they are not vaccinated.

The next thing I will be interested to see is how the reigning champions will fare. It was unexpected by many to see the Bucks win it all, especially after going down 0-2 to the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. The Bucks will have a tough time repeating as

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what to really expect,” she said. “Once you get into it, sometimes they may get into panic mode because of the workload they have, so I try to take them and mentor them a little, because it can be intimidating. I love being a positive example for them.”

Being in hostile environments is tough on the cheer squad, as well as the football team. Roseborough says they try to stay focused and do their jobs no matter what is going on around them.

Off the field, Roseborough likes to decompress by reading, dancing, going to the mall, and eating. She says her favorite food is sushi. She says balancing every aspect of her student life is sometimes difficult, but she makes sure to prioritize all areas of her life accordingly.

She is also a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. In this role she is an advocate for her fellow student athletes, responsible for promoting communication with the athletic administration staff, and organizing community service and fundraising events.

Working with children is also a big passion for Roseborough. After graduation, she wants to dedicate her life to making the future better for young children.

“I have always wanted to work with children,” she said. “When I was younger, I used to dance, and I would take the children under my wing and help them, and I grew a passion for it. As far as when I graduate, I want to get my master’s degree in guidance counseling.

Maybe, you know, kind of take that path. I do want to work with children in some way.”

Being from WinstonSalem, Roseborough loves having the opportunity to have her family and friends come out and see her perform at every home game. She says WSSU

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champions, due to several teams getting back previously injured players and other teams reloading for another championship run.

To be honest, I will be surprised if the Bucks even get out of the Eastern Conference, because I am not sure anyone can stop the Brooklyn Nets. With Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, the Nets are the juggernauts of the East and if they stay healthy, I am not sure anyone can beat them.

The Nets also have a stable of aging veterans who will bring valuable experience to their team as well. Players like LaMarcus Aldridge, Blake Griffin, Joe Harris, Patty Mills and Paul Millsap are great role players for the Nets to deploy. The only problem I foresee with them is if they can keep all of their stars on the floor at the same time. The injury bug bit the Nets hard last season, possibly costing them a chance at a championship.

The Golden State Warriors will be an intriguing team for me to watch this season. I want to see if AllStar guard Klay Thompson comes back and plays like the old Klay. He has missed two seasons due to tearing his ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals.

With modern medicine the way it is and players taking better care of their bodies than ever before, I think Thompson can regain his All-Star level very quickly. His game was never really predicated on pure athleticism, so his ACL injury should not stop him from doing what he has always done and that’s shoot the basketball at a very high level.

The backcourt of Thompson and Stephen Curry is the greatest shooting backcourt of all time.

They have three championships together and just a few years ago, they were the team to beat in the West. Now the hunted have become the hunters and I think they are ready to show the rest of the league they still are a team to be taken seriously.

With the championship pedigree that the Warriors have, I firmly believe they will be one of the top three teams in the Western Conference heading into the playoffs. I think the Warriors want to prove that Durant was not the only reason they won those back-to-back titles.

When it comes to the other teams in the West, it’s not just about the Lakers and Warriors. I want to see if the Suns were

was always her number one choice for college and never really gave another school a second thought.

Being on the sidelines during some of the rivalry games is a big thrill for Roseborough, because she says you can literally feel the intensity in the air. “It’s actually fun, the energy

is crazy,” she said about those rivalry games. “The energy that their crowd gives them and the energy that our crowd gives us is fun, but it’s like crazy, but not in a bad way. It’s like we are hyped and everybody is ready to go.”

just one-year wonders or can they build upon their Finals’ run last year. Can Utah and Denver continue to grow into championship contenders? Will the Clippers finally live up to all of the hype? Too many questions, to be honest.

The Eastern Conference has its share of question marks as well. Philly

was the number one seed going into last year’s playoffs, but with Ben Simmons wanting to be traded, who knows what will happen with the 76ers. Will the Knicks and Atlanta build on their successful seasons last year? Can Miami and Boston bounce back after down seasons in 2020-21?

I like that there is no clear-cut favorite heading into the season and every squad has their own question marks. Lots of intrigue, lots of questions, and when it’s all said and done, it will probably be a lot of fun at the end of the year.