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School system in talks to move WSPA from historic Atkins High building to WSSU campus

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy is located in the building that used to house the original Atkins High School, which was one of the city’s four black high schools during segregation.

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Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy moving to the campus of Winston-Salem State University may be part of an education bond on next year’s ballot.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is currently in talks with WSSU about potentially moving WSPA’s high school program to the historically black university’s campus as part of an education bond currently in the early planning stages. According to the school system, the move would be contingent on WSPA remaining its own school and retaining all its current academic and athletic programs.

WSPA Principal Richard Watts said it would be a good move for the school, which is a college bound magnet school.

“I think it would be wonderful for us because it gives us an early college environment where students are on the campus of Winston-Salem State University.” he said.

Watts said the move would expose students to college life on a daily basis and could let them interact with professors and experience cultural events and guest lecturers on campus. He said once he explained to nervous parents the school would retain its identity, parents and students at the school have been supportive of the move.

If it happens, Hanes Middle School would move into WSPA’s current location and merge WSPA’s middle school students with Hanes. Hanes, along with Lowrance Middle School, moved last year because of toxicity concerns on the school’s land. Hanes is currently housed at the building of the old Hill Middle School, which is too small to accommodate Hanes’ more than 800 students.

WSPA’s building, which housed the original historically black Atkins High School on Cameron Avenue, should be able to accommodate Hanes’ student population, according to WS/FC Schools Chief of Staff Theo Helm. He said if the move doesn’t happen, the school system would look for other options for Hanes. He said the idea for the move was first presented to the school board in July and talks with WSSU are still in their early stages.

There will be upcoming meetings held to get public feedback on the move.

President Obama’s male mentoring program comes to W-S Ministers’ Conference holds Community Day

TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity kicked off its Male Mentoring Program with a community day that blocked off the intersection of Graham Avenue and First Street for over five hours.

The My Brother’s Keeper initiative was launched by President Barack Obama to address the persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential.

My Brother’s Keeper Community Day was designed to unite mentoring agencies in the area with those youth who need it the most.

The initiative has six milestones that

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*Getting a healthy start and entering school ready to learn.

*Reading at grade level by third grade. *Graduating from high school ready for college and/or career. *Completing post-secondary education or training.

*Successfully entering the workforce.

*Keeping the students on track and giving them second chances.

During the event, the street was lined with vendors, many of which offered their services free to the public, including free haircuts, free sports physicals and free

Over 100 young boys signed up for the Male Mentoring Program during the Citywide Community Day on Saturday, September 12.

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Social messages in latest album compared to those of N.W.A

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Music, just like history, has a tendency to repeat itself.

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about racism and social injustice during the 1980s, Kendrick Lamar, who is also from Compton, California, is one of the few rappers today using his lyrics to fight against the same issues that plagued the African- American community over 20 years ago.

The spotlight has been shown on N.W.A recently with the new biopic “Straight Outta Compton,” which remained the top grossing movie for two weekends in a row. The movie is

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“There’s a lot of history in that building and we want to respect that history,” said Helms. ”I think partly because we were working on this thing in the summer, we haven’t heard very much. We’re really interested in hearing what the community where it’s at has to say, whether it be positive or negative, we want to hear it.”

WSPA was started in 2004 by a partnership of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, WS/FC Schools and WSSU to create a small school for first generation college students. It currently has 450 students in grades 6-12.

Watts said on test scores, the school is not meeting proficiency and didn’t meet growth for the first time last year. Changes are being implemented to help with that, such as a daily reading seminar, teaching students how to be better note-takers and implementing well-designed lesson plans.

But test scores aren’t the only way to measure success. Walking through the hallway, one can see the graduation rates for each school year proudly displayed. It was 87.2 percent for the 2015 graduating class. It’s typically been above 90 percent and was 100 percent in 2012.

Also, along the halls is another way the school measures its success: home-made college pen-

actively supports WSPA with monetary donations, giving a dependability award to a student at graduation and recently holding a fundraising golf tournament in partnership with the school. She said if WSPA moved, she’s unsure which school the class would support, but said it’s possible the alumni might stick with WSPA if the school still had a need.

There are currently four versions of the school bond before the school board, ranging from $552 million to $268 million. Helm said the board will likely chose projects from the different options for the final bond.

The moves for WSPA and Hanes are among the priority projects that are in all versions of the bond.

Other priority projects include new schools for Konnoak Elementary and Lowrance (which would be on the campus of Paisley IB Magnet School), improvements for Mount Tabor’s stadium, renovations for Kennedy High School and a new middle school at a yet to be determined site to relieve overcrowded middle schools.

The school board will be getting feedback from the public this fall and will hold bond forums in January or February after narrowing bond projects into one list. Helm said the goal was to present the final approved bond to the Forsyth County Commissioners in April to be placed on the 2016 ballot.

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nants with the names of WSPA graduates who were accepted into those colleges. Watts said 80 percent of WSPA students make it into college.

“I hear parents coming back and sharing with us that ‘if it wasn’t for this school my child would not have gotten into college,’” he said.

The school’s building was first opened in 1931 as Atkins High School. It was one of four black high schools during segregation in Winston-Salem. Notable Atkins graduates include former Secretary of Veterans Affairs Togo West. The building housed Atkins Middle School after the high school closed due to integration, and the Atkins name now lives on in the Atkins Academic and Technology Magnet School on Old Greensboro Road.

Many still associate the building with the old Atkins, especially Atkins alumni like Annett Wilson, who chairs the reunion steering committee for the Atkins Class of ’71, the old Atkins’ final graduating class.

“It’s the pride of the African-American community, especially those of us who attended, just because of the legacy education, as well as the teachers who cared about us and nurtured us,” she said.

Wilson has mixed feelings about the discussions to move WSPA. She said it would benefit the students, but she would lament the building no longer housing a high school. Her class

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Over 100 young boys signed up for the Male Mentoring Program during the Citywide Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 12.

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The Rev. Lamonte Williams, pastor of Diggs Memorial Church, is the director of the local My Brother’s Keeper Project.

Williams said it is important that we take care of our youth because they are our future.

“We are all invested in our youth one way or another,” said Williams.

“They are the future, so it’s important the we turn the narrative around for young black men in this country.

The numbers show that they are at a disadvantage, and we want to change that.”

Williams said he became the director of the project because he had been having a similar mentoring program at Diggs Memorial since 2010.

“At my church, we had a similar mentoring program, so when President Obama made the announcement of the initiative, it made sense that I would step into the leadership role because I had already been working on something similar.”

Williams and the Minsters’ Conference believe that no matter who you are, what you look like, where you come from,

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what your circumstances port of the My Brother’s are, if you work hard and Keeper project. According take responsibility, then to Williams, Emory America is a place encouraged where you can assistant princimake something pals and counout of your life. selors at local Jasmine Clark schools to help of Winston-Salem register males said she is glad the for the program. initiative was A number of launched because it assistant princican help her son pals attended one day reach his the Community goal of going to Day and are college. working with Williams “It’s always school coungood to see programs like selors to see which students this, especially for young should register for the problack males,” said Clark. gram.

“We need more programs “We know we had over like this one. If we don’t 100 boys to register on help our boys, nobody Saturday,” said Williams. will.”

“We are still getting calls During the Community today from local schools Day, young boys could reg- and a number of people ister for the My Brother’s who are interested in the Keeper male mentoring program. program and talk to different mentoring agencies in For more information the city. on the My Brother’s Keeper Williams said he is male mentoring program, grateful for school superin- contact Williams at 336tendent Dr. Beverly Emory 528-4570 or 336-724for all she has done in sup- 3060.

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(From L-R) Councilman Dan Besse, Councilman Derwin Montgomery, Councilman James Taylor, Jr., Police Chief Barry Roundtree, City Manager Lee Garrity and Mayor Allen Joines break the ground in front of the future District 2 Police Station building Friday, Sept. 11.

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One of three police substations that is being financed by voter-approved bonds is on its way to being a reality.

Mayor Allen Joines, Councilman James Taylor Jr. and others on the City Council held the groundbreaking ceremony for the District 2 Police Station (Lucia Building) on Friday, Sept. 11, at 1539 Waughtown St. A moment of silence in remembrance of the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 came first.

Joines recognized the Winston-Salem Police Department for the service they give to the community, in hopes that the District 2 station is the first steps to continue that dedication.

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The budget for the renovation project was $1.98 million; $182, 398 has been spent, and $626,506 is committed to minority/women owned businesses. As of Aug. 28, this project is among the 273 projects listed; with $3.18 million already spent, $139.20 million is left.

The building has been called the Lucia Building but will be called the District 2 Police Station when renovations are completed.

Taylor was very excited that this project is finally in the works, being that this station is located in his district, the Southeast Ward.

“It reinforces our commitment to protect and serve our community and to redevelop this community,” said Taylor. “It’s necessary to point out that there are a number of people who will enjoy this facility, who will be able to work on this facility and provide jobs for their families.

Not only will this facility provide jobs for their families, but it will help us to protect and serve those who we love the most.”

The future District 2 Station is across the street from Waughtown Baptist Church, where a few members attended this event. Betty Gordon, a resident in the area for 65 years, is glad that this is finally happening.

“It will help in the response time that if you have an emergency they will get there quicker,” said Gordon. “I hope that it will help the people who walk the neighborhood and hang out to know that the police are real close.”

Councilmen Derwin Montgomery and Dan Besse gave their remarks about the District 2 building and what this will mean for the residents.

“Today, we gather together to expand what we do for protecting and serving the community in Winston-Salem by making sure we have police presence across our community in a diversified way that make sure that people can go in their homes, go to shopping centers, places they go to each and everyday and not be concerned about their safety,” said Montgomery.

“I have one of my best friends who lives a few blocks away from here and I would feel more secure about her and her family with this facility here knowing that the police officers who are responsible for this area will be even closer to responding to calls from her neighborhood,” Besse said.

Police Chief Barry Rountree spoke of more “breathing room” for officers among other key factors that this police station will provide.

“It will give the police a greater presence in this community,” Rountree said. “It’ll also assist with improving police and community relations, and it will also improve our overall efficiency by reducing travel time and improving response time.”

The District 2 Police Station is set to be completed by April 2016.

For more information or to learn about the voterapproved bonds and other projects, go to www.cityofws.org/Departments/Budget/2014-Bonds.

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#CheerForYona videos spread after death of former Shaw University cheerleader

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The past two weeks have been a emotional roller coaster for Shaw University in Raleigh. Less than 24 hours after celebrating the start of the 2015 football season, the University was shook by the death of former cheerleading captain Keyona Verdell.

Verdell was from Winston-Salem and attended high school at Atkins High School, where she was a cheerleader for four years. She was a third-year student at Shaw and was studying business administration and management.

According to the News & Observer, Verdell was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday morning, Sept. 6, on New Hope Church Road in Raleigh.

Friends of Verdell recall her as a great friend who had a great sense of humor and loved to cheer. Tia Long, head cheerleading coach at Shaw University, said Keyona was a great cheerleader who always had a smile on her face.

“Keyona was just a joy to be around,” said Long. “She

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was a great cheerleader, always coming up with the most difficult cheers.”

In honor of Verdell, #CheerForYona videos started to spread across social media platforms like wildfire.

Cheerleaders from across the state, high school and college started posting videos of themselves performing cheers dedicated to their fallen cheermate.

Cheer squads from Shaw, Verdell North Carolina Central University, Winston-Salem State University and a number of other HBCUs posted videos onto the Web. In less than two days, over 150 videos had been posted on Instagram. Even non-cheerleaders got into the #CheerForYona movement, posting videos of their own made up cheer routines.

As of Monday, Sept. 14, #CheerForYona had accumulated over 250 videos and over 5,000 likes on Instagram alone.

A memorial pep rally was held on the campus of Shaw University on Thursday, Sept. 10. Current and former stu-

dents filed into the gym to show their love and support to the Verdell family.

According to Long, the squad has decided to dedicate the season to Verdell, which means they’re going to cheer harder than ever.

“They decided they wanted to dedicate the season to her, so I know they’re going to come hard.”

Friends of Keyona here in Winston-Salem said Verdell was the type of person who got along with everybody. A number of posts left on her Facebook page shows how much she was loved throughout the city.

Rosie Verdell, Keyona’s mother, said her daughter was an angel in disguise.

“Keyona was a real angel in disguise who got along with everybody. She really touched a lot of people.”

Although her daughter has passed on, Rosie Verdell and her family are currently discussing starting a scholarship program in Keyona’s honor. The scholarship will likely go to a young lady who is an active cheerleader in high school.

Keyona’s older brother Xavier Rivers said his sister was serious about cheering, so the scholarship would likely go to someone who wants to cheer at the college level.

“When it came to cheering, my sister didn’t play,” said Rivers. “She really loved being out there, so we wanted to do something that shows that side of her.”

Bernie Sanders visits Greensboro, talks CAMPAIGN 2016 voters rights and minimum wage

He took a clear stance on these issues, stating that every public college and university should be free of cost, the federal Among the 9,000 attendees at presi- minimum wage needs to be increased to dential candidate Bernie Sanders’ rally at $15 an hour and that there needs to be the Greensboro Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. major reform in “a very broken criminal 13 were many residents of Forsyth County. justice system.”

Some had the intention of learning more Sanders openly criticized Republican about the candidate lawmakers in and others wanted to North Carolina show support for the for changing the candidate they have voting laws after already declared their the U.S. Supreme favorite.

Court overturned Trent Harmon, a potion of the third vice chair of the federal Voting Forsyth County Rights Act in Democratic Party and 2013. treasurer of Young He said, Democrats of Forsyth “Hours after that –Trent Harmon County, was one of decision, you had the Forsyth County Republicans all residents who attended. across this country figuring out ways as to “I haven’t seen that many young peo- how they could suppress the vote of poor ple [at a rally] since Obama’s first election people, old people, people of color.” in 2008,” said Harmon.

Although Sanders is still seeking the According to Harmon, the crowd was black vote, many polls suggest that he is youthful and eclectic, ranging from high beginning to dominate the millennial vote. school students to senior citizens and peoHarmon believes this is because ple with young children. Overall, he Sanders “is addressing issues that millendescribed the crowd as young, loud and nials are most concerned about in a personenergetic. al and honest way.”

Sanders’ 70-minute speech covered a Sanders ended his speech by stating, broad range of topics including: income “When we stand together there is nothing inequality, unemployment, minimum we cannot accomplish, but we cannot wage, paid family leave, the Voting Rights accomplish any of that unless people get Act, college tuition, immigration reform, involved with the political process.” institutional racism and police reform.

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“I haven’t seen that many young people [at a rally] since Obama’s first election in 2008.”

Phi Beta Sigma building to serve as national headquarters for Million Man March

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Washington, D.C . — In a move symbolic of its commitment of service to humanity, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. International president, Jonathan A. Mason, Sr. turned over the keys to office space in the community service organization’s headquarters to Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. to serve as the National Mobilization Headquarters for the 20th Anniversary Million Man March.

On Oct. 10, in Washington, D.C., at the National Mall, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan will convene the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March under the theme: “Justice or Else!”

In 1995, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s international corporate offices served as the official headquarters for the inaugural Million Man March, which Farrakhan also convened.

Twenty years later, Chavis, a member of Phi Beta Sigma, is returning to 145 NW Kennedy St., Washington D.C., to assist with organizing the historic gathering. He is president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association.

Scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, “Justice or Else!” The 20th Anniversary Million Man March will focus on justice for individuals of every ethnic background.

“We are once again proud to announce our commitment to the Million Man March. Twenty years ago, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. stepped forward and offered our headquarters as the staging location for the historic march,” Mason said. “Today, we celebrate the march’s milestones and reinforce our “I Am My Brother’s Keeper” initiative, as we wholeheartedly support the Million Man March

20 years later.”

Since celebrating its centennial in Jan. 2014, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity has paid homage to its founders by leading the charge on several national issues.

The service-based fraternity has been a leader in eradicating hazing among fraternities and sororities; participated in the National Day of Protest in wake of the suspicious killings of young AfricanAmerican males; hosted a prayer vigil and youth summit in Ferguson, Missouri, in response to the Michael Brown killing; issued a statement supporting racial tolerance in the aftermath of the senseless killing of nine congregants at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charlestown, South Carolina; and hosted “Real Talk,” a panel discussion that featured some of the nation’s top thought-leaders on the topic of securing the future for the next generation of boys and men of color.

“20 years ago, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. made the historic decision to provide its headquarters building on Kennedy Street NW in Washington, DC as the national office of the Million Man March. We are once again grateful to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity for continuing its national leadership role by providing their resolute support of the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March. The best way to celebrate Black history is to make more history,” Chavis said.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., founded on Jan. 9, 1914 at Howard University, is a global organization with over 450 chapters and 150,000 members.

To learn more, visit www.phibetasigma1914.org.

For more information about the Million Man March go to www.justiceorelse.com.

Bernie Sanders walks to the podium at the Greensboro Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 13.

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Many people might not think about it, but hunger is a devastating condition. Without food, human bodies, including our brains, deteriorate and eventually die. It’s such an important issue that nonprofit and religious organizations as well as governments spend a lot of money working to alleviate it.

For instance, programs help children in school get food when they might not be able to. Yet those who don’t have enough food to eat many times are stigmatized by society.

September is Hunger Action Month. Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N.C. is enlisting local businesses and others to help raise awareness of hunger during the month and to show support for the organization’s work and local food assistance agencies across the region.

“So many people that we speak with are shocked to learn how significant a problem hunger is right here in our community,” said Jenny Moore, marketing and PR manager for Second Harvest Food Bank.

“What we’ve witnessed over and over again is that once people know, they find ways to help. Awareness is key. That’s why we’re asking everyone we know to pledge to tell someone about hunger.”

Throughout Hunger Action Month, Second Harvest Food Bank will be holding a number of special events to provide an opportunity for interested people and groups to connect with others who are invested in supporting and creating solutions to address hunger plaguing our communities.

The Chronicle participated in one event the food bank organized with Wake Forest University and others that drew 160 people. The event, called Feeding Change: an Interactive Community Conversation on Hunger, was held on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Innovation Quarter.

The event featured conversations that centered on three questions:

1. How might we enhance access to healthy food and nutrition education for needy children and adults in the Triad?

2. How best to engage neighborhood residents – across the Triad – to address food insecurity, both in their own neighborhood (as appropriate) and in the larger community?

3. How might we reduce the perceived stigma associated with dependence on food stamps, emergency pantries and similar sources of food assistance?

Wake Forest University Provost Rogan Kersh served as the emcee for the evening. People moved from table to table to discuss one question at a time.

Media representatives served as moderators at each table.

The experience was eye-opening. As different people traveled to each table, different experiences and ideas were revealed.

At one table, it was revealed that a student gave a meal to a student in his class.

At another table, which had Question 3, about the stigma of efforts to reverse hunger, a point was made: Many more people are using food stamps, emergency pantries and similar sources of food assistance because of the lagging economy since 2008. So, the stigma of using those assistance vehicles might not be as bad as before then.

Still, another surprise was when people at the tables admitted they had needed some sort of food assistance at some point in their lives.

Kersh said that suggestions to fight hunger would be compiled from the discussions at the tables and combined into a document. He said the project is a year-long one.

Some solutions suggested as the groups reported to the body as a whole involved conducting social experiments in which people go hungry for a while to understand how it feels, forming talent banks in which people are paid for their work in food, bringing food trucks to communities and educating people who serve the hungry and those in the community to restore the dignity of those who need help.

Hunger is a serious matter that affects a great deal of people. Take action during Hunger Action Month and beyond to make sure it is minimized in your lifetime.

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Jesse Jackson's mother dies; CBC offers condolences To the Editor

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the passing of Mrs. Helen Burns Jackson: The members of the Congressional Black Caucus are saddened by Butterfield the passing of Mrs. Helen Burns Jackson, the mother of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson.

Mrs. Helen Jackson was a kind and compassionate woman who stood beside her family as they championed equality and justice for all Americans. We offer our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the Jackson and Burns families during this time of bereavement.

The Chronicle went through to get where it is today. Once again, Happy 41st Birthday to The Chronicle.

Dr. Lenwood G. Davis

Local organization mobilizes for the Million Man March’s 20th anniversary To the Editor

The Winston-Salem Local Organizing Committee (W.S.L.O.C) has established a committee of cross community, local, civic, national, political and faith-based organizations to plan and attend the 20th anniversary commemoration of the Million Man March, “Justice or Else,” on Oct. 10, in Washington D.C. The 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, “Justice or Else,” is a national movement for justice. All are invited to this momentous event.

The W.S.L.O.C’s purpose is to plan and implement community U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield activities and participate in events North Carolina District 1 leading up to and beyond the March Washington, D.C. with the ultimate goal of creating a local agenda to address concerns related to economics, education, health, criminal justice and policy.

For bus information visit www.wsjoe.com or contact Akil Razzak at 336-817-3958 or Dana Muhammad at 336-354-8278.

You may also purchase tickets at Nation’s Discount Store, 805 Akron Drive, Winston-Salem Monday through Friday, 4-6 p.m.

Congratulations, W-S Chronicle for 41 years in community To the Editor:

I would like to congratulate Ernest H. Pitt for publishing The Chronicle for the past 41 years, which is longer than the life span of most residents. In the past 41 years, several African- American newspapers have come and gone. The Chronicle has stood the test of time.

Many of us, including Mr. Pitt, probably will not be around the next 41 years. We pray that the Chronicle will be around in one form or another.

As an historian, I appreciate Publisher Pitt giving a history of the origins and transformation of The Chronicle, because it is important for readers to know the evolution

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As march ends, voting rights still on mind of N.C. NAACP To the Editor:

Marchers, led by the national NAACP, were scheduled to conclude a historic journey from Selma, Alabama, to Washington, D.C,. on Sept. 16. They were scheduled to

convene on Capitol Hill to advocate for a multi-pronged racial justice agenda, including passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015. The Advancement Project worked closely with local grassroots partners – including New Florida Majority, the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP and New Virginia Majority – to ensure the Voting Rights Advancement Act included key fixes to the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The Advancement Project released the following in response to the organized advocacy efforts: Despite the passage of the monster voter suppression law in North Carolina, the race-driven gerrymandering of voting districts and continued attacks against the poor and those who can’t afford to buy off Congress, North Carolinians are going to send a resounding message that our lives, our votes, our jobs and our public schools matter more than partisan politics and money.

North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP President Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, convener of the Forward Together Moral Movement

We support all who advocate for the swift passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act. This bipartisan measure is the only bill that will fully protect voters of color in states where there is an ongoing history of discrimination in voting: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.

The Advancement Act also includes essential protections in all states, by requiring federal review of voting practices that are known to be discriminatory, before they are testdriven in elections, and does not exclude strict voter ID laws. The tenants of a just democracy require that all eligible voters have free and fair access to the ballot box. The Advancement Act provides direlyneeded protection for the most sacred of our rights; the right to vote. We applaud the efforts communities around the country are making to support this legislation, and we support organizers as they march on to Capitol Hill.

Katherine Culliton-González, Advancement Project Director of Voter Protection Advancement Project is a multiracial civil rights organization.

(For more information about the Million Man March go to www.justiceorelse.com)

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List of people, groups and nations GOP considers enemies is growing It’s getting more and more difficult to keep up with the lengthening Guest list of people, Columnist groups, and nations the Republican Party’s presidency-seekers are designating as targets.

Undocumented Latino immigrants – and their American-citizen children?

Check. Gays and lesbians? Sure. Asian immigrants and alleged “birth tourists” who take advantage of the 14th Amendment’s birthright citizenship clause? Yep. Black Americans? Of course. #BlackLivesMatter? Univision television anchor Jorge Ramos, for not having good manners? Add them in. Poor people?

Right. Women who want to do anything that differentiates them from a doorknob?

You, too.

MuslimsAmericans, and Muslims across the g l o b e ?

A b s o l u t e l y.

Mexico – for “sending” undocumented Latino immigrants to the U.S. and now, China, whose own economic crisis proves it’s trying to wreck the U.S. economy? The GOP has found you out.

Welcome, all, to the Republican Party’s enemies list. For what would American conservatism be without “enemies” to blame for spoiling the pure, Whites-likeus-in-charge vision that’s always been its driving force?

Paul Krugman, the Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist, got it exactly in his August 26 observation that, contrary to its supposed principles of religiosity and faith in markets, conservatism is just “a reactionary movement, a defense of power and privilege against democratic challenges from below, particularly in the private spheres of the family and the workplace.”

That dynamic, bolstered by deeplyheld racist and sexist notions, is why the GOP Base hails Donald Trump, who otherwise has virtually none of the personal history or qualities conservatives say they value. Krugman wrote, “The point is that Trump isn’t a diversion, he’s a revelation, bringing the real motivations of the move-

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ment out into the open.”

In that regard, what Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said two weeks ago is equally revealing.

Speaking at a New Hampshire campaign event, Walker criticized President Obama for not stating the global war against terrorism is in fact a war against Islam itself. Walker declared that “radical Islamic terrorism” was fighting “a war against not only America and Israel, it’s a war against Christians, it’s a war against Jews, it’s a war against even the handful of reasonable, moderate followers of Islam who don’t share the radical beliefs that these radical Islamic terrorists have.”

Got that? This man who would be president of the United States believes that out of the roughly 1.6 billion followers of Islam around the globe, (compared to 2.2 billion Christians) there are only a “handful of reasonable, moderate” ones.

Walker, of course, moved right along after saying this – never specifying, for example, what number of “reasonable” Muslims made up that handful; or whether that group does or does not include all o f America’s Muslim citizens (who now make up less than 1 percent of the country’s population); or how he’d operate as a president who believes America is both surrounded and infiltrated by fellow-travelers of radical Islamic terrorists.

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“Walker’s words reminded me of words another governor of another state snarled a half-century ago in the midst of another crisis.”

Walker’s words reminded me of words another governor of another state snarled a half-century ago in the midst of another crisis. That was the declaration of racial war in the defense of White supremacy George C. Wallace declared in his 1963 inaugural speech as governor of Alabama.

That rancid speech’s most infamous line was his pledge to defend “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!”

Wallace could make such an evil pledge because of a promise he’d made to himself four years earlier after losing the state’s 1958 gubernatorial contest.

Then, Wallace had campaigned as a – for the South – racial moderate against a rabid racist. After losing, he told his campaign’s finance director, “I was out-nig-

gered and I will never be out-niggered again.” That pact with the devil produced the George Wallace that history knows and condemns.

The “George Wallace Principle” is now on full display in the Republican Party primary as this candidate and that candidate compete to appease that sizeable segment of the GOP electorate who wants to have its prejudices pandered to.

That’s why these people need an “Enemies List” to identify those individuals and groups against whom they want to declare war. That’s the purpose of Trump’s unprovoked insult last week of Fox News’ Megyn Kelly as a “bimbo.” That’s the purpose of the slur “anchor babies,” whether it’s used against Latino or Asian babies.

These words and phrases are part of the lexicon of cruelty on which the Whitesupremacist GOP mob feeds.

In May of 1963, five months after George Wallace’s inauguration, James

Our votes do count and do make a big difference for the betterment of

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Baldwin, one of America’s moral guardians during the civil rights years, spoke words that applied to George Wallace’s followers then – and to his spiritual disciples in the Republican Party today: “What the white people have to do is try to find out in their hearts why it was necessary to have a nigger in the first place, because I’m not a nigger, I am a man, but if you think I’m a nigger, it means you need it.”

Lee A. Daniels is a longtime journalist based in New York City. His essay, “Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Great Provocateur,” appears in Africa’s Peacemakers: Nobel Peace Laureates of African Descent (2014), published by Zed Books. His new collection of columns, Race Forward: Facing America’s Racial Divide in 2014, is available at www.amazon.com.

Black America Benjamin Chavis

Guest Columnist

As we enter the 2016 political campaign season with numerous candidates for president of the United States in the Republican and Democratic parties, it appears once again that the political and economic interests of Black America are not being adequately addressed by either of the major political parties. It is as if the Black American vote is being taken for granted.

The Black vote is important first to the Black community and secondly to American democracy. The right to vote and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 did not

come about without a struggle. Many brothers and sisters went to jail and paid a heavy painful price to acquire the right to vote.

Some even died in the struggle to advance Black political and civic participation.

In the Civil Rights Movement, voting rights were deemed precious and a sacred moral responsibility to everyone of voting age. Today, there is need for the Black community to reassert the value and strategic leverage of the Black vote. It is one thing for the status quo to ignore the political interests of the Black community, but it is another when so many of us are missing in action on Election Day. According to the United States Elections Project, Black voter turnout has been significantly increasing steadily from 48.1 percent in 1996 to

52.9 percent in 2000 to 61.4 percent in 2004 and peeking at 69 percent in 2008 when Sen. Barack H. Obama was elected president. In 2016, we should have no less than a 90 percent Black turnout. If that happens, the Black vote, more than any other single voting group in the U.S., will determine the outcome of the elections.

We should recall that in the 2012 elections, for the first time in history, Black voter turnout was higher than White voter turnout – 66.6 percent to 64.1 percent. Why do all these voting statistics matter? The short answer is because if we can continue to increase our voter turnout, we will be better positioned to advance the interests of the Black community.

A few weeks ago, the Pew Research Center reported that for the first time in history, there are at

least 364 counties, independent cities and other county-level equivalents in the U.S. that did not have a White majority population – “the most in modern history, and more than twice the level in 1980.” Ninetytwo of the 364 counties are predominantly Black. This is leading to the election of more Blacks as county sheriffs, county chief executives, and other high public offices at the county and regional levels.

Some would say it is poetic justice, but it is a rapidly changing racial demographics reality in terms of population density increases and Black elected officials are on the rise particularly in the 11 states that once made up the old Confederacy: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. That’s not

surprising when you consider that 55 percent of all African-Americans reside in the South, up from 53.6 percent in 2000.

It’s not surprising that some of the most intense efforts to suppress the Black vote are taking place in the South.

Yes, Black Lives Matter! We must do whatever is necessary to improve the quality of life for our families and communities. Do not fall into the cynical attempts to per-

suade us that our votes do not count. Our votes do count and do make a big difference for the betterment of Black America.

Yes, Black Votes Matter!

Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and can be reached for lectures and other professional consultations at: http://drbenjaminfchavisjr.wix.com/drbfc.

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laying by officials from the sheriff, emergency services, police and fire departments. There was a moment of silence, the ringing of the bell by the Winston-Salem Fire Department and playing of TAPS to honor the fallen.

“We are grateful to the men and women who get up each and every morning to make us safe and sound,” said Mayor Pro Temp Vivian Burke.

County Commissioner David Plyler told the JROTC cadets to consider careers in public safety.

“If you continue your service to your community you will, take my word for it, get so much in return,” he said.

After the ceremony, the competition immediately began pitting 10 high schools with JROTC programs against each other.

Two of the events were typical of JROTC competitions.

Marksmanship judged teams of cadets on shooting 10 targets 33 feet away with a pellet riffle in prone, kneeling and standing positions. Close order drills judged squads from

each school on their ability to precisely follow a routine.

The third challenge was a raider obstacle course used to train those in public safety. One student from each school got to try their hand at it. Some of the obstacles included having to clear a fence and roll with a 100 pound bag. The final leg involved donning a fire coat and helmet to run up and down stairs while carrying a fire hose and then dragging a 150 pound dummy.

Among those compet-

ing was Jesus Garcia, a junior at Parkland High School, who said it was a challenging course. Garcia said he was proud to be in JROTC. “It makes me feel like I’m part of something big,” he said.

Jacob Simpson a junior from West Forsyth High School, came in second in the raider challenge. He said he’s gained a lot from being in JROTC. “I’ve become stronger, not just physically, but mentally,” he said.

Simpson said the raider course gave him an even deeper appreciation of what first responders faced on 9/11.

“Now I have a better understanding of what they had to do,” he said.

LTC Willie McCoy, JROTC director for Winston-Salem Forsyth County schools, said the JROTC program is growing with about 1,200 students in 10 schools. He said JROTC motivates students to be better citizens. It instills discipline and leadership qualities in youth.

“It’s like no other course,” he said. “You get a chance to be an instructor, you get a chance to tell other people what to do.”

McCoy said few students who take JROTC go into the military. A small percentage go into public safety, which he says is a

of their daily duties or preform in a manner that is exemplary and “above and beyond” what is expected of them.

Police Chief Barry D. Rountree said the actions of police officers sometimes go unnoticed, so it is important that they receive the recognition they deserve.

“Today we honor several employees for their service and heroic acts,” said

Rountree. “Heroic acts are performed on a daily basis by police officers, but often times those acts go unnoticed.”

Captain Natasha James presented the first award of the evening when she presented Cpl. R.L. Haskins, Officer B.M. Byerly and Officer T.G. Porter with the Above and Beyond Live Saving Award.

Earlier this year, the three officers responded to call of a unresponsive citizen in his car outside the Biscuitville on 3648 Reynolda Road. Upon arrival, the officers noticed the victim’s skin was discolored, indicating that he wasn’t breathing.

After gaining access inside the vehicle, the officers worked to save the victim. The officers performed CPR, and other emergency protocol measures were taken until EMS arrived.

According to EMS workers, the victim regained a pulse before reaching the hospital and began breathing on his on

shortly after reaching the hospital.

“The quick thinking and actions of the these three officers helped save a life,” said James. “We just want to take this time to thank them for their actions.”

Officers Christopher Burbank and Lauren Veal were also presented Life Saving Awards for their actions earlier this year.

The Medal of Merit was also presented during the ceremony to Cpl. K.J. Shay and Officer M.P. Moore.

The Medal of Merit is presented to officers who performed in a manner that exceeded department stan-

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Winston-Salem and Forsyth County commemorated the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a competition for Junior ROTC cadets at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex on Saturday.

The first annual 9/11 Public Safety Challenge was designed to encourage JROTC cadets to think about careers in public safety. It’s a new way to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of first responders on September 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists. When the buildings collapsed, first responders helping with the evacuation were killed, including 343 firefighters and paramedics, 23 New York City Police officers and 37 port authority police officers.

“Fourteen years ago yesterday, America was attacked by terrorists,” Mayor Allen Joines told attendees on Sept. 12.

“Their idea or the goal was to demoralize America, but just the opposite happened.

Some people say it could’ve been America’s finest hour.”

The ceremony, which beginning at 9:11 a.m., featured many regular traditions. There was the wreath

Local officials stand for a moment of silence at the 9/11 commemoration: (L-R) Emergency Services Director Dan Ozimek, Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke, Mayor Allen Joines, County Commissioner David Plyler, WS/FC Schools Chief Academic Officer Kenneth Simington, JROTC Director Willie McCoy, Assistant Police Chief Wilson Weaver, Assistant Fire Chief Harry Brown, City Council Member Dan Besse and Sheriff William Schatzman.

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good fit for former JROTC cadets.

“JROTC teaches you discipline and teamwork.” he said. “And police departments, EMS, fire departments, it’s about teamwork, discipline, working together, being motivated, being able to count on somebody.”

Caroline Alvarez, who led the Mt. Tabor drill squad on Saturday, said she was honored to lead her fellow cadets in competing in an event to commemorate 9/11.

“It helps us remember what happened back then,” she said. “How our country got stronger, how we still have people out their who help our country.”

MSgt. Maurice Kearney is the JROTC instructor for Mt. Tabor, which took home several trophies for marksmanship Saturday. Kearney, who teaches 135 cadets in eight classes, said it was an appropriate way to mark the anniversary.

“I think it’s a special day for a special moment,” he said. “It gives the kids some kind of idea how everyone was involved in picking this country up.”

East Forsyth High School won the Public Safety Challenge Cup for best overall school. The cup will travel from school to school as a winner is chosen each year.

dards and prevented a probable loss of life or serious injury Following the ceremony, Mayor Allen Joines thanked all the members of the police force for their dedication and hard work.

“I would like to thank the entire department for the work they do, not just the award winners but the entire department,” Joines said.

“It’s important that we show how much we appreciate these officers, especially on a day like this (9/11), as we remember the acts they did and the acts you perform everyday.”

Police Department awards officers for life-saving actions

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On Friday, Sept. 11, the Winston-Salem Police Department held the Above and Beyond Awards Ceremony for the first quarter of the year.

According to the department website, the ceremony is held each quarter to celebrate officers and sworn employees who go well beyond the scope

NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 29 FOR THE PROPOSED ROADWAY ON NEW LOCATION EAST OF HARPER ROAD (S.R. 1101) TO LEWISVILLE-CLEMMONS ROAD (S.R. 1103) IN CLEMMONS

WSSU students came together on Tuesday, Sept. 8, to analyze the lyrics in Kendrick Lamar’s album “To Pimp a Butterfly.”

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album, “To Pimp A Butterfly.”

During the open discussion, a number of songs were played off the album with the lyrics showing on a screen in front of the room. Following the clip, students discussed what the lyrics meant to them and how they relate to what is happening in America today.

Professor William Boone, who has a doctorate in African-American Studies, said he came to the open discussion to really hear the students’ opinions on Kendrick Lamar.

“I’m really interested in hearing what the students have to say, because there has to be a reason why he has made such a huge impact on the movement,” Boone said.

“I could easily express my views and how it relates to my time and N.W.A, but I’m more interested in hearing what makes Kendrick so unique.”

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In a generation that judges good music off catchy hooks, beats and the latest dance craze, Kendrick is different because he is more concerned with delivering a message that sparks listeners to think and challenge the system.

Dontia Barrett, a senior at WSSU, believes Kendrick forces the younger generation to look at things a different way.

“I feel like as young people, we aren’t as conscious as we should be, so I really feel like Kendrick Lamar does a good job of meeting us where we are by delivering the message in a way that we all can relate to and understand.”

One of the first songs played during the discussion was titled, “Alright.”

One of the more popular songs on the album, the song has been used during a number of protests held by the Black Lives Matter movement.

In the video, an unarmed Kendrick is shot

down by a police officer, a scenario that has played out multiple times in recent months.

Reggie Hines, a student at WSSU said, “Black Unity in his songs help us come together, just like slaves sung spirituals, Kendrick’s lyrics do that for us now.”

Other songs off the album that were discussed include “I”, “Institutionalized” and “Mortal Man.” Although most of the students in attendance weren’t even born when N.W.A was preforming “F-- the police,” many of them realize the impact they had and know that they paved the way for artists like Kendrick.

Senior Glory Bienevue said what is happening now is just a repeat of what happened in the ’80s and early ’90s.

“It’s the same thing over and over,” said Bienevue. “The same things N.W.A addressed in ‘Straight Outta Compton’ are happening now.”

The N. C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting in September regarding the proposed project to construct a new roadway, east of Harper Road (S.R. 1101) to Lewisville-Clemmons Road (S.R. 3800/1103) in Clemmons, Forsyth County.

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 29 at Clemmons Village Hall located at 3715 Clemmons Road in Clemmons from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Interested citizens may attend at any time during the meeting hours. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and listen to comments regarding the project.

Please note that no formal presentation will be made. Citizens will also have the opportunity to submit comments and questions in writing. Comments received will be taken into consideration as the project develops.

The public can view maps displaying the location and design of the project as they become available online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings.

Anyone desiring additional information may contact Brett Abernathy, Division 9 Project Manager 375 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, 27127 by phone: (336) 747-7800 or email: jbabernathy@ncdot.gov. All comments must be received no later than Monday, October 12, 2015.

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

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So far, so good for West Forsyth in JV football JV FOOTBALL

“Even when we were down, there was no sulking, no finger pointing.”

– Coach Jared Eure of West Forsyth.

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Only time will tell if this proves to be a special kind of JV football season for West Forsyth. Entering today's home game against High Point Central (Sept.

17, 6 p.m. kickoff), the Titans are 3-0 and showing much promise.

In the coming weeks, this team figures to be pushed to its limit when it begins Central Piedmont 4A Conference play. CPC rivals Reagan, Reynolds, Mount Tabor, North Davidson and Davie, will

all get their opportunities to derail West Forsyth.

Up to now, West Forsyth has served notice with early-season victories over East Forsyth and most recently, Statesville.

In beating East Forsyth 41-33 two weeks ago, the Titans hammered the Eagles with their bullish ground attack. Mack Duke was close to unstoppable with 250 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The following week, West Forsyth's resolve was thoroughly tested in a 28-20 comeback win over previously undefeated

Statesville.

At the start of the fourth quarter, the Titans trailed the Greyhounds 20-6. But they rallied to pull it out with a 22-point explosion over the final 10 minutes of play. The clincher came with 15 seconds remaining in the contest.

On fourth-and-goal, Drew Latham rolled left on a bootleg and fired a fiveyard touchdown pass to Jamon Brown. On the PAT kick attempt, Latham bobbled the snap from center, but picked up the ball and

Mount Tabor JV holds off Glenn at the end

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Mount Tabor's De'Vante Legrande looks for running room against Glenn's defense.

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Weird.

That's probably the only way to adequately describe what took place between Mount Tabor and Glenn in a junior varsity football game played last Thursday in Kernersville.

The Mount Tabor Spartans knocked the Glenn Bobcats from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 26-12 victory. The final score, though, doesn't reveal much about how this game actually played out.

For starters, kickoff was delayed for 45 minutes because of the threat of thunder and lightning. Field conditions were far from optimal due to a downpour that lasted for a little over two hours. The turf held up well and there were no mud puddles. As things turned out, it was

Glenn that never fully adjusted to the damp conditions on its home field.

“I'm happy to get the win, but with the way we played, I can't really enjoy it,” said Coach Tiesuan Brown of Mount Tabor. “The way the we played tonight just won't cut it when we start conference play in the coming weeks.”

Mount Tabor (2-1) owned the first half and built a convincing 20-0 cushion by intermission. Glenn, on the other hand, seemingly did everything in its power to selfdestruct. Four lost fumbles gave the visitors excellent field

Reynolds falls short in JV loss to Southern Alamance

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Even though the Reynolds JV football team has yet to taste victory, optimism abounds.

The Demons played better than the final score indicated in the season opener (36-12 defeat to East Forsyth).

And, there are strong indicators that a 16-13 road loss to Southern Alamance last Thursday should bode well for the immediate future.

Prior to this game, neither team had any idea that they would be participants in a football marathon. Thunder and lightning strikes caused two weather delays. So, the game that was scheduled to start at 7 p.m. didn't get underway for good until about 9:15.

Even then, there were agreed-upon changes that may have had some impact on the final outcome. Prior to play resuming after the second weather delay, the teams opted

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Rod Dunlap, with headset around his neck, is Reynolds JV football coach.

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A running back for the W-S Ravens races to the end zone as fans and coaches cheer the team on during a game on Saturday, Sept. 12

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A member of the South Fork Panthers breaks free from defenders during a game on Saturday, Sept.12.

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this past weekend in local PyFCl (Piedmont youth Football & Cheer league) action, in the Mighty Mite division, the Winston-salem Ravens faced off against the south Fork Panthers. the game was played at Griffin Elementary school, 1385 West Clemmonsville Road, which is home of the Winston-salem Grayhounds, also a member of the PyFCl.

the Ravens got things started early when they returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown.

After a quick three plays and out by the Panthers offense, the Ravens took over the ball after a 25-yard punt by the Panthers. the Ravens took over on offense inside the Panthers 20 yard line. Running backs were able to break through the Panthers’ defense for a 50-yard run, but the run was negated due to holding penalties.

With 30 seconds left in the first quarter, the Ravens were able find enough running room to get into the end zone, pushing the lead to 14-0.

WssU Rams fall 31-3 to No. 14 Valdosta state

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POWDER sPRINGs, Ga. – the Winston-salem state University Rams opened the scoring but couldn’t hold back the No. 14 Valdosta state Blazers, as they would fall 31-3 in the Cobb County Clash, played at Cantrell stadium in Powder springs, Georgia.

With the loss, Winstonsalem state falls to 0-2, while #14 Valdosta state improves to 2-0. It is the first time the WssU Rams have started the season 0-2 since 2009.

WssU, for the second consecutive week, was the first team to be able to put points on the scoreboard. the Rams were able to take their second possession of the game and march 42 yards in 13 plays, and would finish the drive off

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with a 43 yard field goal from Will Johnson, to give WssU a 3-0 lead.

Valdosta state would answer back in the second quarter, with two touchdown drives, and would take a 14-3 lead into halftime. the Blazers would find the end zone once more in the third quarter, and would finally blow the game open in the fourth with 10 more points, to take the matchup 31-3.

Valdosta state outgained the Rams 359 to 178 yards on the evening,

and WssU also committed a game high eight penalties for 80 yards.

Rod tinsley Jr. finished the night passing going nine of 24 for 46 yards. tyree Massey led the WssU rushing attack with 25 rushes for 110 yards, while Bronson Greene had seven carries for 24 yards.

Malik Moseley finished with four carries for 22 yards.

Brandon Ojikutu had two catches for 14 yards, while Anthony Rook also had two catches for 10 yards. trey Foggie had one

game. Mount tabor is far from shabby. they got the lead and never relinquished it.”

In the waning minutes, Glenn's defense position and golden opportunities to cash forced a punt and got a big boost from in for scores, which they did.

Reaves' 24-yard punt return. the Bobcats the spartans opened the scoring when (3-1) had the ball on the spartans 48-yard a high snap sailed over Glenn punter line with just under 20 seconds remaining.

Brandon Boyd's head and Je'Vante If they score, they're only a two-point conlegrande recovered the ball in the end version away from tying the game and zone for a touchdown. After a short punt, forcing overtime.

Mount tabor got the ball inside Glenn's 40.

Instead, Mount tabor added some leGrande's brothicing to the victoer, De'Vante, ry on the final JV Football Today broke a tackle at play of the game. the line of scrimJe'Vante legrande Thursday, Sept.

17 mage, then raced intercepted a North Forsyth @ Mount Tabor, 7 down the left sanders' pass Glenn @ Reynolds, 6 sideline on a 39intended for yard touchdown Parkland @ Ashebrook, 6 Wilson and ran it run.

Walkertown @ West Stokes, 7 back 70 yards for D e ' V a n t e Greensboro Grimsley @ East Forsyth, 6 a touchdown. legrande scored High Point Central @ West Forsyth, 6 the gameagain on a fourending “pick six” yard carry and the capped a producspartans recorded tive evening for a safety when an errant Bobcats snap on the legrande brothers. With the exception fourth down rolled out of the end zone. of the safety, they accounted for all of the Early in the fourth quarter, the tide spartans scoring. began to shift. Mount tabor fumbled near “tonight was unbelievable,” Brown midfield and Alpascal Reaves scooped up said. “In the first half, we were totally the loose ball and ran 51 yards for Glenn's focused. But in the second half, we lost our first score to cut the deficit to 20-6. poise. We need to figure out how to generWith less than three minutes left to ate more offense.” play, the Bobcats reached the spartans red Up until the last play of the night, the zone when Jaquan sanders hit Christen Bobcats held Mount tabor scoreless in the Wilson on a 31-yard pass play to put the second half. It helped that Glenn's offense ball inside Mount tabor's 20. two plays did a better job of minimizing turnovers. later, Wilson got open on a post route and As a result, the Bobcats defense faced caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from fewer situations in which its backs were sanders. the 20-point lead was now against the wall. reduced to eight (20-12).

“Our defense deserves a ton of credit,” suddenly, a game that had been consaid Herring. “We came out with a lot trolled by Mount tabor, was up for grabs. more attitude in the second half. On “Miscues killed us,” said Coach steve offense, we have to be better. looking at Herring of Glenn. “If we had played in the what happened with us offensively, I can't first half like we did in the second half, say that we took any steps forward this you're looking at a very different ball week.”

catch for 14 yards, and Malik Mosely, William Belcher, kenny Patterson and tyree Massey each had one catch.

Defensively, WssU was led by kailan Chavis who finished with seven tackles (five solo) and one pass breakup, while Phillip Williamson finished with six tackles, two tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble and one pass breakup. Xavier Gregory and Jarell Bright each had five tackles with Bright also picking up a tackle for a loss. Jayron Rankin, Michael Bloomfield and Jaitavius Jackson each had four tackles with Bloomfield also picking up a tackle for a loss and a sack of 11 yards and Jackson picking up a tackle for a loss. six different Rams had two tackles each, and six Rams finished with one tackle a piece.

the Ravens added another touchdown in the second quarter, but the Panthers stopped them on the conversion attempt, leaving the score at 20-0 at the half.

During the second half, rain started to fall, which didn’t help the Panthers offense at all. Although they were able to break free on a number of big runs, they never found the end zone. the Ravens were able to add two more touchdowns in the second half to come away with the 33-0 victory. the victory makes it two in a row for the Ravens. On saturday, sept, 5, the Ravens beat the tiny Indians at Ray Agnew Field.

Moses Malone, NBA great, dies in Va. at 60

By BRIAN MAHONEy AP BAskEtBAll WRItER

Moses Malone devoured rebounds so easily it sometimes seemed he missed shots on purpose to pad his total before scoring.

All those points and rebounds made Malone an NBA great.

A few words, and one championship, made him a Philadelphia sports icon.

Malone, a three-time NBA MVP and one of basketball's most ferocious rebounders, died sunday in Norfolk, Virginia, where was scheduled to appear at a charity golf event. He was 60.

Malone had just attended this weekend's enshrinement ceremonies at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in s p r i n g f i e l d , Massachusetts.

Nicknamed the ``Chairman of the Boards,'' Malone was inducted himself in 2001 and remains in

the NBA's top 10 in career scoring and rebounding.Norfolk police said Malone was found unresponsive and not breathing in his room by hotel staff shortly before 8 a.m. Norfolk Fire Rescue responded and pronounced Malone dead at the scene.

A cause of death has not been determined.

Born March 23, 1955, in Petersburg, Virginia, Moses Eugene Malone was a 6-foot-10 center who was the first to make the leap right from high school to the pros. Malone is the NBA's career leader in offensive rebounds and led the league in rebounds per game for five straight seasons from 1980-85. ``With three MVPs and an NBA championship, he was among the most dominant centers ever to play the game and one of the best players in the history of the NBA and the ABA,'' NBA Commissioner Adam silver said.

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raced around the right side to score on the 2-point conversion.

“Even when we were down, there was no sulking, no finger pointing,” said Coach Jared Eure of West Forsyth. “they continued to play hard and

they kept encouraging one another. this team showed a lot of resilience.” special teams play was a key component in the comeback – most specifically the play of Chad young, who plays on the titans kick coverage squads. “He's what I call a special teams specialist,” said Eure. “Chad isn't a big guy (5-feet-5, 130 pounds),

but he gives you everything he has and he's fearless.

He's the kind of player who will not back down from anyone.” young gave his team a much-needed jolt after West Forsyth scored a touchdown to cut statesville's lead to 20-13.

On the ensuing kickoff, young raced down field and delivered a teeth-rat-

Quarterback Jacquan Sanders led a late-game comeback for Glenn.

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Alpascal Reaves of the Bobcats runs back a recovered fumble for a touchdown.

tling tackle on the kick returner. Eure is convinced that young's take-down altered the emotional tenor of the game.

“Chad was at full speed,” Eure recalled. “It was a facemask-to-chest hit, which caused the runner's helmet to fly off his head. the crowd reacted to it and so did the coaches on both sidelines. that play

changed the game in our favor. It gave our players the confidence that they could come back and win and they did that.”

After the West Forsyth defense forced a Greyhounds punt, the titans ground game took control with kenyar McPhatter and Duke doing most of the damage.

McPhatter scored on a

short run to tie the game 20-20 midway through the fourth quarter. “this team is very young, and it's also very talented,” said Eure. “I look forward to us playing every thursday. If we can come out and take care of West Forsyth and don't make mistakes, we're going to be really good.”

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to play with a running clock with no halftime and no timeouts.

Since school was in session on Friday, it was determined to be in the best interest of the athletes to end the game as soon as possible, so they would have ample rest time to attend classes on the next day. “our guys learned some lessons about adversity on that night,” said Coach rod Dunlap of reynolds. “They learned that you have to be prepared to play regardless of any unanticipated situations you might face.

“With all the starting and stopping we had to do, it wasn't the same feel you would have for a normal football game. in spite of all that, our kids still gave it their best effort.” on reynolds' first offensive possession of the game, Mysta Goodloe fired a pass to Trejan Cannon on a slant route and Cannon broke a tackle, which resulted in a 40yard touchdown and a 7-0 lead.

The Demons added another score in the second quarter when Adonis Jones ran 10 yards for a touchdown to give his team a 13-8 lead at the half. on that drive, rashon Bethea caught passes fromGoodloe and Charlie dMensh to keep the drivegoing. n After a scoreless thirdquarter, Southern Alamance delivered what proved to be the go-ahead htouchdown and conversion to go back in front at 16-13 in ethe fourth quarter. The Patriots were on the brink of putrting the game away when they drove the ball inside the Demons' 5-yard line. n on fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line, the reynolds defense stuffed Southern Alamance on a quarnterback sneak. The Demons took over with 1:25 left to yplay with 99 yards to go.

Under ordinary circumstances, this would've been enough time for a hurry-up offense to put together a gamewinning drive. But with a running clock and no time-outs, there wasn't much reynolds could do as far as game strat-

Reynolds quarterback Mysta Goodloe looks for a receiver during JV football action. egy. The Demons ran three plays and then ran out of time. “our record is 0-2, but there are lot of reasons why we're very positive about where we are as a team,” said Dunlap. “We eliminated some of the problems with fumbled snaps that we had in our first game.

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"now it's a matter of everyone getting in sync. it took us a few weeks, but now i feel like we have the right pieces in place on the offensive line and that's going to make a huge difference.”

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Dr. Brenda Cartwright receives Pioneer and Leadership Award

Dr. Brenda Y. Cartwright, Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling at WinstonSalem State University, received the Vernon E. Hawkins Pioneer & Leadership Award at the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) 22nd Annual Training Conference on July 25 in Charlotte. Cartwright was recognized for her exemplary leadership, pioneering efforts, and advocacy on behalf of multicultural issues in rehabilitation, which have made an hisCartwright torical impact on rehabilitation professionals, the clients they serve, students, and the larger rehabilitation community.

The award was established and named in 2007 for Vernon Hawkins who served as a long-time advocate for multicultural issues in rehabilitation.

Cartwright has demonstrated courage and visibility in "going against the grain," and has distinguished herself through her research, presentations, and publications related to multiculturalism, diversity, and underserved populations. She is a long-term member of NRA and its NAMRC division.

She credited Hawkins for igniting her passion to advocate for equity and social justice. Cartwright acknowledged Drs. Bobbie Atkins, Bob McConnell, and Tennyson Wright as pioneers and personal mentors who paved the way for her. She also recognized Dr. Jorge Garcia who first introduced her to the NAMRC. She thanked her countless mentees including beloved Dr. Cozetta Shannon, and her support system for enabling her to make a difference, especially in the lives of People of Color in the field of rehabilitation.

Eight WS/FCS seniors are National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Eight students in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County high schools have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists for 2015-16.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of about 16,000 semifinalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,400 National Merit Scholarships worth about $32 million that will be offered next spring. Scholarships are underwritten both by the program and by about 440 business organizations and higher education institutions. The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County semifinalists and their home schools are: Atkins Academic and Technology, Jonathan Grubbs, Vinish Kumar; Early College of Forsyth, Jake Gigliotti; Mount Tabor, Patrick Markwalter; Parkland, Matthew Pittard; Reagan, Vignesh Gopalan; Reynolds, Benjamin Shafer and West Forsyth, Omsai Meka.

The semifinalists from Atkins, Mount Tabor, Reagan and West Forsyth also attend Career Center.

DCCC announces scholarship opportunities

Davidson County Community College is pleased to announce scholarships are available for the fall, spring and summer terms through a grant made by the Golden LEAF Foundation to the North Carolina Community College System. Curriculum students may apply for up to $750 per semester and occupational education students are eligible for up to $250 per term.

Golden LEAF Scholarships can be used to assist with tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation and childcare expenses related to attending classes during the 2015-16 academic year and industry-recognized credential testing expenses that address skill gaps, upon course completion. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need and reside in rural counties that are tobacco dependent and/or economically distressed. Scholarships for both occupationaland curriculum students are available during the fall, spring and summer semesters.

The deadline for applications for the fall term is Sept. 25. Please contact the financial aid office at 336249-8186, extension 6393, to receive information about the scholarship program and an application.

Arts Council creates Student Artist of the Month Award

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has created a “Student Artist of the Month Award” that will recognize a student from each high school in the county, The award is the result of conversations in the Arts Council Engagement Society (ACES) and a specific recommendation by Danny Green, a semi-retired music teacher in the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County School System. Green has volunteered to be the coordinator of the program and serve as liaison between the schools and The Arts Council.

“This is a way to recognize and demonstrate to young artists the importance The Arts Council – and through The Arts Council, the greater arts community – places on their work. They are our future artists and our future arts patrons. They are a key building block of our City of Arts and Innovation,” said Jim Sparrow, president and CEO of The Arts Council.

The Arts Council will announce the award winners in its email newsletters, at its monthly board meetings, and will post them on The Arts Council’s website.

Each student honored will also receive a certificate.

Twenty-one high schools (private, public and charter) in Forsyth County have arts programming including visual arts and performing arts. Selection committees in each of the schools will choose one student each month for recognition. The Arts Council has asked that all disciplines be recognized over the course of the school year. Each arts educator will submit one name from their student roster along with a recommendation based on “academic rigor and artistic merit.”

The final choice in each school will be made by the curriculum coordinator or an administrative committee.

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Parent Power “Parent Power: Building the Bridge to Success,” part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools K-12 Education Series for Parents, will be today (Sept. 17) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Career Center at Kennedy High School on 910 Highland Court.

Free childcare and children’s activities will be provided. The event is free to the public. For more information contact, Sharon Frazier at 336-748-4000, extension 34225, or email sfrazier@wsfcs.k12.nc.us.

Constitution Day Wake Forest University will celebrate Constitution Day today (Sept. 17) with the lecture “Does Constitution Deserve our Fidelity: Lessons on Equality and Liberty” presented by Law Professor Shannon Gilreath at noon in the Worrell Professional Center, Room 1302 on Wake Forest University’s campus. The presentation is free and open to the public and the Wake Forest community. For more information, contact Lisa Snedeker at 336-758-5719.

Big Four ticket sale The Big Four will be selling tickets today (Sept. 17) and every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post #128 on 4617 Old Rural Hall Road. These tickets are for the Big Four Annual Reunion Oct. 14-17. For more information, contact Linda Rogers at 336-331-3261, Judy Brown at 336-767-1487 or Robert Noble at 336-764-0980.

Romance after baby Novant Health is offering a date night class on how to rekindle the romance between partners with new babies today (Sept. 17) at 6 p.m. at the Novant Health Conference Center on 3333 Silas Creek Parkway. This will feature discussions about changing roles, shifting hormones, communication and more. Event is free but registration is required. Dinner will be included for this event. For more information and to register, call 336-718-7000.

Harvest Moon Festival The Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, will be having its annual Harvest Moon Festival today (Sept. 17) from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Reynolda lawn. In case of rain, the festival will be in the museum.

There will be food trucks, lawn games and live music by The Genuine. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and members of the museum. For more information and to purchase a ticket, go to www.reynoldahouse.org.

Entrepreneurship mixer The Forsyth Tech Innovation Quarter in partnership with entrepreneurial ecosystem partners in Forsyth County will have an innovation event today (Sept. 17) from 2 to 8 p.m. on 525 Vine St. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 336757-3802.

Children’s Law Center 10th anniversary The Children’s Law Center of Central North Carolina will have its 10th anniversary celebration with two events today (Sept. 17).

There will be a free lecture by Brian F. Martin at 1 p.m. at the Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road. At 6:30 p.m., there will be an awards ceremony and reception at Rooftop Terrace, on 751 W. Fourth St. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information and to purchase a ticket, go to www.ChildrensLawCenterNC.org.

Smart Device training The Winston-Salem Urban League in partnership with AT&T will provide a “Smart Device” training on Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Urban League on 201 W. Fifth St. Residents are invited to bring their smart phones or tablets for a presentation which is designed to help smart device owners learn more about their devices.

Training will be done by Paul Harper, Area Retail Manager.

Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Patricia Sadler at 336-725-5614.

Applicants for Public Assembly Mayor Allen Joines is accepting applications from city residents interested in serving on the Public Assembly Facilities Commission.

The commission oversees the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, the Benton Convention Center, Bowman Gray Stadium and BB&T Ballpark. There are seven vacancies. Applications received by Sept. 18 will be on the agenda for

the City Council’s meeting on Oct. 5. The application is available at www.Mayor.CityofWS.org or by calling 336-727-2058 for more information.

‘Angels With Out Wings’ AWOW Enterprises presents “Angels With Out Wings”, a twoact stage play on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Milton Rhodes Art Center Hanes Brands Theatre on 209 N. Spruce St. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.angelswithoutwings.net/, call 336-283-1851 or email angelswithoutwingsads@gmail.com.

United States Marine Band “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform at Winston-Salem State University on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium on the campus of WSSU. Free and open to the public. Tickets may be picked up at the University Ticket Office, located in the lobby of the Albert H. Anderson Conference Center on the WSSU campus weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. The WSSU ticket office can be reached at 336-7503220. Tickets are limited to four per request. Seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Fish fry/BBQ fundraiser The Atkins Senior High School Class of 1968 is sponsoring a fish fry and BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of New Walkertown and Carver roads.

Dinners are $7 and sandwiches are $5. The class members are sponsoring several local elementary schools and the Simon G. Atkins School of Technology through donations of school supplies and services. For more information, contact Larnettra BannerRichardson at 336-499-3847 or email larnettra_r@yahoo.com.

Home Maze/Pumpkin Patch festival The Farm at the Children’s Home, 1001 Reynolda Road, is hosting “The Home Maze and Pumpkin Patch” festival that will be held every weekend from Sept.

19 through Nov. 1. The Home Maze and Pumpkin Patch will be held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and kids 12 and older; $7 for seniors and kids ages 4-11, and free for kids 3 and under. For more information, go to www.childrenshomefarm.org.

Recruitment Fair The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will host a recruitment fair on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Education Building on 4801 Bethania Station Road.

Representatives from departments and schools with vacancies will be on hand to receive resumes, discuss job opportunities and interview candidates. Those interested should bring copies of their resume or email it to staffing@wsfcs.k12.nc.us or call Alexandra Hoskins at 336-7272696 for additional information.

Scholarship Golf Tournament The Celeste Burgess Gold Scholarship Tournament will be on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Winston Lake Golf Course on 3535 Winston Lake Road. For more information contact the CB O.N.E. Foundation at cb.one.foundation@gmail.com or contact Donna Burgess at 336441-7607.

Looking at Art Cinema A/Perture Cinema will have film seminars beginning Sept. 19, which will feature Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the A/Perture Cinema, 311 W. Fourth St. The Oct. 24 feature film will be “Being There” by Hal Ashby, and “Old Joy” by Kelly Reichardt on Nov. 21. Admission is $25, which includes film screenings, lecture and popcorn. For more information and to register, go to www.aperturecinema.com/education.html.

20th anniversary fundraiser Riverwood is celebrating 20 years of “Walking On” with backto-back fundraisers. “Boots and Brews” will take place on Friday, Sept. 18 at the BB&T Ballpark in downtown Winston-Salem from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. On Saturday, Sept. 19 a family friendly celebration of “Riverwood’s 20th Birthday” will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at Riverwood’s farm, 6825 Rolling View Drive in Tobaccoville. All proceeds will directly benefit Riverwood’s therapeutic equine assisted programs.

Tickets to “Boots and Brews” are

$35/person, and the Riverwood birthday tickets are $10/person.

Reserve tickets for one or both events online now at: http://www.riverwoodtrc.org/20th Anniversary.aspx. For directions or more information, contact Riverwood at 336-922-6426 or rtrc@windstream.net.

Container vegetable gardening The Forsyth County Extension will have its container fall vegetable gardening session on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the Rural Hall Public Library, 7125 Broad St. in Rural Hall. The speaker will be Wallace Williamson.

This session will be about gardening options for people with limited garden space and/or limited time and physical activity. This session is free but registration is required.

For more information and to register, call the library at 336-7032970 or 336-331-2564.

Historic Marker unveiled A historic marker featuring the origins of the Pfafftown community will be unveiled on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at the intersection of Transou and Yadkinville roads. Speakers at the event will be Mayor Allen Joines, Council members Vivian H. Burke and Jeff MacIntosh, Chairman Michael Ryden of the Historic Resources Commission and residents Mike Made and Lewis Sapp. For more information contact Michelle McCullough at 336-747-7063 or email michellem@cityofws.org.

Art sale meet and greet Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center will host an art sale on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 1750 Kernersville Medical Parkway in Kernersville, showcasing works by local artist Elaine Dowdell, who passed away in 2014. This is also an opportunity to meet Chad Setliff, new president and chief operating officer of Kernersville Medical Center. For more information contact Patti Friend at 336-287-4203 or email plfriend@novanthealth.org.

UNC Asheville Art Gallery University of North Carolina in Asheville presents “With a Mighty Hand: Torah Paintings and Abstraction from Daniel Nevins” from Monday, Sept. 21 through Friday, Oct. 30 at the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in Owen Hall on the campus. The gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The opening reception with artist Nevins will be on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a Jay Jacoby Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Manheimer Room at the Reuter Center. The topic is “Riffing on Scripture: Artistic License and the Bible.” On Thursday, Oct. 22 there will be a lecture at 6 p.m. at the Humanities Lecture Hall. All events are free and open to the public. For more information call 828-251-6600.

Arts Council meeting The Arts Council of Forsyth County and Winston-Salem will have its annual meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St. The event will begin with a reception celebrating The Arts Council’s 65th anniversary. The event is free and the public in invited. For more information contact Carroll Leggett at 336-831-5788.

Community Enrichment Mini-Grant The Arts Council of WinstonSalem and Forsyth County is continuing the Community Enrichment Mini-Grant and is seeking applicants for a second year. This initiative provides community groups and individuals access to small-project grant funds up to $500 that promotes creativity and use art as a means to bring people together. The deadline is Monday, Sept. 21, for projects taking place Oct. 1, 2015, through Jan. 30, 2016. For more information about Community Enrichment Mini-Grants contact Dara Silver, Director of Member Services and Grant Programs at 336-747-1426 or dsilver@intothearts.org. An application can be downloaded at www.intothearts.org.

Open mic night Winston-Salem Writers’ Open Mic Night will be on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the conference room of the Milton Rhodes Center on 251 N. Spruce St. Open mic is a free event and open to the public for writers to read up to five minutes of their material. For more information go to www.wswriters.org.

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Happening Now Church revival Piney Grove Baptist Church, 4715 Indiana Ave, is continuing its revival today (Sept. 17) and tomorrow (Sept. 18). Guest speakers will be the Rev. Robert E. McGowens of Greater Galilee Baptist Church and Richard Thomas of St. John Baptist Church of Climax. For more information, call 336-744-5759.

Beginning Sept. 18 Men’s conference The Impact Men’s Ministry of Mount Sinai Full Gospel Deliverance Center, will host the annual Men’s Conference from Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2721 Manchester St. at 7:30 p.m. The theme is “Wise Men Walking Reverently in Their Kingdom Assignment.” The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Timothy Williams, senior pastor of Yadkin Star Baptist Church in Lexington (Sept. 18-19). The Rev. David L. Thompson will be the speaker of the Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. (Sept. 20). The Rev. Yvonne H. Hines is senior pastor. For more information, contact the church office at 336-722-2624.

Change the Block The Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St., is having a Change the Block Basketball Tournament on Friday, Sept. 18 at Reynolds Park Recreation Center on Reynolds Park Road. Each team’s registration fee is $25, and winners will receive a prize. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Change the Block Outreach will be on 14th Street field. There will be games, music, free food and more. For more information call 336-837-5269.

Sept. 19

Grace Free Clinic New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 1535 E. 15th St., will open its Grace Free Clinic every third Saturday of each month beginning Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic will provide health management, free labs, medication education and assistance. Care is provided by licensed physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists and social workers. For more information, calls are received Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 336-6713865.

Gospel concert service Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries, 2001 NE 25th St., will have a gospel concert on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. Featured guests are Alecia Mitchell, the Gospel Jewell, Elder Richard Morning, Brother Bill Pratt and the Gospel Crusaders, and Bishop Jack Nelson and the Anointed Singers.

Mistress and Master of Ceremony is Valerie Cook and Willie B. Conrad Sr. Pastor Alice M. Mitchell is the host pastor. For more information contact the church at 336-725-9996.

Medicare Seminar Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, will host a seminar titled “What’s New in Medicare for 2016” on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at the church.

For additional information, contact the church at 336788-7023.

Fundraiser New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church, located at 7000 Shallowford Road in Lewisville, will have a fundraiser for the youth on Saturday, Sept. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. Empty aluminum cans are being asked for donation to help a youth attend the Winter Meeting in New Orleans. Hot dogs and desserts are for sale in the fellowship hall. For more information contact Tony Hawkins at 336-407-9533 or 336-945-9083.

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Talent service The Welcome Committee of New Direction Movement Cathedral will host a Talent Service on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. at 3300 Overdale Drive. For more information call 336-771-2111.

Healing Deliverance Vessels of Honor Church Ministries will have its monthly Healing and Deliverance on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. on 3608 Ogburn Ave. Spoken word will be given by Shirley McCain, senior pastor of God’s Grace Ministries in Martinsville, Va. The 4 p.m. service will have Pastor Candy York of VOHCM as speaker. For more information or transportation, contact Pastor Clara Cremedy at 336-624-9351.

Sunday Night Live New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 New Hope Lane, will have a Sunday Night Live service on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. Dr. Dwight Hash of Bethlehem Church will be guest speaker. Bishop John C. Parks is host pastor. For more information, call 336-724-5401.

Family and Friends Day Antioch Christian Church, 1432 Underwood Ave., will host Family and Friends Day on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. Its 110th church anniversary will be at 3 p.m. with Salem Baptist Church. The Rev. Bernard Adams will be the guest speaker. The Rev. James Gilliam is host pastor. For more information contact the church at 336-725-3439.

Concert series The concert series of Grace Presbyterian Church USA will sponsor the Glenn Burleigh Concert Choir in concert on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. at 3901 Carver School Road. The general public is invited to attend. An offering will be lifted during intermission.

A reception will follow the concert in the J.D. Peterson

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Greater Higher Ground Ministries honors its founders at the 2015 Holy Convocation The late Apostle Heath and Senior Pastor Heath take spotlight

Salem, NC. T h i s year’s theme The Greater is “I’m still Higher Ground holding, still Ministries believing, and Worldwide Inc. still trusting.” celebrates the Inspired by late Apostle Hebrews John H. Heath 10:23, “Let us and Senior hold fast the Pastor Janice O. profession of Heath at the our faith with2015 Holy out wavering, Convocation. (for He is S e n i o r faithful that Pastor Janice O. promised).

Submitted Photo Heath along Senior Pastor Janice O. Heath KJV. The late Apostle John H. Heath with the “This is a Greater Higher Ground Family will host the 22nd Heaven powerful week of services with spiritual, anointed men On Earth Holy Convocation. The Convocation starts, and women of God,” the church said in a statement.

Sunday, Sept. 20and will run through Sunday, Sept. 27, The special speakers for the week are: 2015. All services will be held at the Headquarter location at 4175 Moat Drive in the beautiful city of Winston-

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First Waughtown Baptist’s youth celebrate Grandparents Day

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A group of Sunday schoolers from First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC), 838 Moravia St., WinstonSalem, surprised a church member at Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center with a Grandparents Day concert and gift Saturday, Sept. 12. Grandparents Day was Sunday, Sept. 13.

Members of the A-Team Class, taught by Senora Boulware and her granddaughter Jonae Hanna, serenaded Cattie Finklea and several other residents in the center’s dining hall before presenting each of their elders with hand-decorated frames with a group photo.

The pre-school to second-grade students were joined by several chaperones, who helped with the presentations.

After the visit to Silas Creek, the class was rewarded and honored at Tom’s Bread Box and Ice Cream Parlor on Kernersville Road. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lambert, members of FWBC and owners of the store, hosted the gathering.

Cones, cups and sundaes were the order of the day as each child received a certificate and gift bag for completing the Critter’s Corner Summer Reading Program.

The program is named in honor of Kristina “Critter” Brown, a former class member who died after being hit by a car in 1994. The class also honors Kristina’s memory with annual contributions to Brenner Children’s Hospital and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Pastor Dennis W. Bishop is senior pastor of First Waughtown Baptist Church.

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F i r s t Wa u g h t o w n B a p t i s t Church ATeam members, teachers and chaperones share Grandparents Day with Cattie Finklea (center with framed photo) at Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church Prison Ministry Choir 24th anniversary

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The Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church Prison Ministry Choir celebrated its 24th anniversary Sunday, Sept. 13, at 630 N. Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem.

The Prison Ministry Choir was formed by Norman Robinson in June 1991 to provide worship services within the prison system, which lacked an African-American church presence in its ministry.

The Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church Prison Ministry Choir performs

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Lesson Scripture: Acts 5:27-29, 33-42

they met at the Temple. Many of Jerusalem’s sick were brought to the apostles to be By the end of this lesson, healed. Soon, people from the Mildred we should surrounding towns were bringPeppers Rejoice when given the ing their sick as well. Jealousy opportunity to stand for love sprang up in the high priest and Understand that choosing other Sadducees as word Sunday God’s standards are not spread about the apostles. They School Lesson always easy were arrested. However during Recognize that God the night, an angel of God freed affirms His own over any them and instructed them to opposition continue God’s work in the Temple. When morning came, Background: After the sharing episode last week, they began to teach the people once again. The Sanhedrin Luke recorded the continued growth of the early church. (the supreme Jewish court) met some time later that day to Peter and the other apostles were used by God in a mighty question and reprimand the apostles. The temple way. Many signs and wonders were performed by them as See Peppers on B6

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Holiness Church of God holds 98th General Assembly

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The assembling of the 98th General Assembly of the Holiness Church of God Inc., with General Bishop Arnie Hunter Joyce presiding, will convene Monday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 4.

The Assembly will gather at Kimberly Park Holiness Church, 1640 S.M. Caesar Drive, where Elder Robert R. Edmond Jr. is the host pastor. First Vice-Bishop Theodore R. Rice, Second Vice-Bishop James Ijames and the Elders Board of the Holiness Church of God Inc. will assist Joyce. The selected theme is Exodus 14:14; “The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”

The opening session begins on Monday at 10 a.m. with the convening of the Elder Board with Joyce presiding. At 2 p.m., the Elder Board will meet again with the secretaries to receive all desig- General nated reports. A recess immediately follows this session and the evening service begins at 7:30 p.m., with Overseer Angeline delivering the message.

Tuesday, there will be a workshop at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Prophetess Arlene Buford. At noon, the keynote speaker is Ruling Elder Wardlow Frazier; 2 p.m., Overseer Izaliar Dalton; and 7:30 p.m., Overseer Eugene Paramore.

Wednesday there will be a meeting with all pastors and ordained ministers at 10 a.m. In addition, there will be a “Worship Church Workshop” with Elder Robert R. Edmond, host pastor. At 11:30 a.m.,

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Originally the choir started with nine members of the congregation, have had as many as 30 members and currently has 16 active members including, president Donna Harper.

Alexandra Barnes said she joined the choir because “I just felt so welcomed from the friendship and fellowship that I just stayed.”

Vernita Oaks added, “I love this choir, I love going to the prisons and singing, I love expressing my feelings because I love God.” The choir starting singing at the jail on Cherry Street, but now pro-

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Fellowship Hall. The Rev. Toure’ C. Marshall is senior pastor. To assist financing the event, contact Rudolph V. Boone, Sr. at 336-767-4087. For more information call 336-7677530.

Gospel concert/program St. John C.M.E. Church will have its 13th annual “Anointed Men Singing to God” series on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. at 350 NW Crawford Place. Male choruses and various talents will be performing including Methodist Men from St. John C.M.E. and the Male Chorus of Hamlet Chapel of Pittsboro. The Rev. Omar L. Dykes is pastor. For more information call 336-725-3968.

Beginning Sept. 21 Living Healthy workshop Living Healthy is a workshop that will help you take control of your ongoing health condition rather than letting it control you. The workshop starts on Monday, Sept. 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Peace Haven Baptist Church on 3384 York Road. This workshop will continue to meet every Monday through Nov. 2. Pre-registration is required. For

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2 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., respectively, the keynote speakers are Ruling Elder Carolyn Lazenby, Ruling Elder Andrew Montgomery and Overseer Jonathan Shuler.

Thursday, the ‘Rules and Regulations’ meeting begins at 10 a.m. The messages for the day will be delivered at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The speakers for the sessions are Ruling Elder Noah Bullard, Overseer Eugene Kirby and second Second Vice-Bishop James Ijames.

Friday, at 10 a.m. is the ‘Ordination Committee’ meeting.

The services for the day are at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Respective speakers are Ruling Elder Tyrone Rice, Overseer David Terry, and First Vice-Bishop Theodore R. Rice. The evening will Bishop Joyce conclude with presentation of awards.

Saturday, Oct. 3, there will be an ‘Ordination Service’ followed by an “Altar Service” at 9:30 a.m. and a series of sermonettes given by Minister Alford (Central District), Elder Clemmons (NANW District), and Elder Anthony Bell (VA& WV District).

The 98th assembly will close out on Sunday, Oct. 4, with Joyce delivering the final message at 10 a.m.

The General Assembly choir will provide the music for all services. The general public is welcomed to come and hear the ‘Word.’

vides services at prisons throughout the state of North Carolina and remains the only A.M.E. Zion choir dedicated to this ministry. The choir also aids the inmates with supplies, such as reading glasses and toiletries, when they visit.

Mistress of Ceremonies Lori Hill, started things off with an energetic praise and worship that excited the entire crowd and set the tone for what was to come from the choirs.

The history of the Prison Ministry Choir was provided by Melissia Sutton, who then presented Donna Harper with a gift for her years of serving as president.

The Prison Ministry Choir then took the stage and delighted the

more information and to register, call 336-7480217.

Beginning Sept. 23 Kingdom Advancement conference Exodus United Baptist Church, 2000 Wilbur St., is having its Kingdom Advancement Conference beginning Wednesday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Alvin E. Carlisle is senior pastor. The theme is “Return, Restore, Receive” from the scriptural reference of Isaiah 61: 1-7.

Guest speakers include Pastor Yvonne Hines of Mount Sinai Full Gospel Deliverance Center, Pastor Kedrick Lowery of Grace Church of Durham, and Bishop Stephen Williams of Goodwill Baptist Church of Clemmons. For more information contact the church at 336-6501002.

Sept. 25 Women’s Fellowship Vessels of Honor Church Ministry will host its Women’s Fellowship on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at 3608 Ogburn Ave. Prophetess Tammy Clark will be the guest speaker.

For more information or transportation contact Pastor Clara Cremedy at 336-624-9351.

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guards went to jail to get the prisoners. They were not there! When the guards reported to the Sanhedrin that the doors were secure but the prisoners were not there, all of them were puzzled. Someone called out to the Sanhedrin that the men they sought were in the Temple teaching the people. The captain of the guard and some of his men brought the apostles to the high court.

Lesson: The high priest reminds them that they were not to teach in that name (Jesus). Their major concern is about the apostles accusing them of Jesus’ blood. The apostles’ reply is simple and direct. They must obey God rather than man! The Sanhedrin is beside itself; they want these men’s heads! A Pharisee, Gamaliel one who is honored by the

Sept. 26 Gala celebration The Forsyth County Sunday School Union will be hosting a gala to celebrate 115 years of service on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Embassy Suites on 460 N. Cherry St. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Haywood T. Gray, N.C. Executive Secretary of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. For more information, contact Rodney McCormick at 336-926-9775 or Wanda Davis at 336-245-8735.

Sept. 27 Women’s Day St. James A.M.E. Church will celebrate Women’s Day on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. on 1501 N. Patterson Ave. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Vernell McAdoo. The Rev. Steven L. Lyons is pastor.

The public is invited to attend. For more information contact the church at 336-724-3825.

Life’s Application: This lesson and Jesus’ life are the foundations for “civil disobedience.” To be a follower of God/Jesus, one has to choose their standards over humanity’s defacto

Divinity degree from Duke University Divinity School and Mars Hill Baptist Church‘s a Doctorate of Ministry from Senior Choir will celebrate 78 United Theological Seminary. years of “Reaching the Masses Lynch has held multiple through Music and Worship” on leadership positions with the Sunday, Sept.

General Baptist 20, at 4 p.m., at S t a t e the church, at Convention 1331 E. Fourth (GBSC). He is St. Dr. Leonzo the current Lynch, pastor of GBSC vice Ebenezer president atBaptist Church large and chairof Charlotte, is person of the the featured General Board. speaker.

As a teaching L y n c h preacher, the answered the N a t i o n a l call to preach in B a p t i s t 1981. He began Convention his pastoral USA uses his leadership in talents as an Dr. Leonzo Lynch 1984 in Mt. instructor durOlive, N.C., and ing the since that time has spread the Congress of Christian gospel of Christ throughout the Education. nation. He is married to Nicole Deacon Ishman Woodard is Williams Lynch. choir president. The Rev. Larry Lynch obtained an under- Smith is pastor. graduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a Master of

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crowd with a number of selections, and was joined by Hill for the song “Intentional” that got everyone in the crowd on their feet.

Following the Prison Ministry Choir was the First Baptist Church Gospel Choir, who sang a number of hymns, and finally the gospel group Just Sangin ended the performances for the day with two selections.

Pastor George Banks concluded the evening with thanks to all of the choirs and to those who attended then instead of a traditional benediction, he asked those who were struggling with anything in their lives to come to the front and held an altar call and blessed everyone with a prayer.

On Friday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m., members of the Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries will gather around the Forsyth County Jail on 201 N. Church St. to form a human prayer circle. The theme this year is “Overcoming Guilt and Shame.” For more information, call Claudette at 336-759-0063.

people, speaks. He wants the apostles to remain outside the hall as he talks to the high court. His words are as simple and direct as the apostles’ words were. Wait it out he declares. If the apostles are false, their movement will die like the examples he used; on the other hand if they are truly from God the Sanhedrin doesn’t need to fight against God. The high court members are calm now. Instead of killing them, the apostles are beaten, given the same order that Peter and John were given before and released.

The apostles left the hearing rejoicing that they suffered for Christ. Each day, wherever they were, the apostles continued to teach the Good News of Jesus!

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Women’s Day The Messiah Community Christian Church will be celebrating Women’s Day on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. on 2651 Belews Creek Road. The theme is “Hope, Joy, and Love provide Women with strength for the journey ahead.” Guest speaker will be the Rev. Oretta McNeill from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of High Point. The Rev. Louis Threatt is pastor. For more information, contact Ureta Miller at 336-6021440.

Oct. 3 Gala Event New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 New Hope Lane, is sponsoring a Gala event on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Enterprise Center, 1922 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be a live jazz band and playwright, comedian James Lyons aka “Uncle Ezell”. A silent auction will be held for the late Maya Angelou.

Transportation will be provided by ‘A Formal Affair’ limousine services. Dress code is formal attire.

Tickets are $25 per person and will be available at the church from Saturday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 336-724-5401.

(cultural practices) and dejure (laws on the books) laws. One has to be consistent. It is not a pick and choose arena where the follower finds their comfort zone and remains there! This lesson also points out that “good people” must take a stand for what is right. It is not up to others but all believers to stand for the principles of love. Remember, when “good people say or do nothing; they are condoning the evil and meanness around them.”

Another point that I would like to make concerns “the signs and wonders” connected to God’s work. Here in the West we tend to latch on to the spectacular. It takes time to determine a movement is real. Oftentimes, humans create their own signs and wonders – big houses, cars, planes and the easy life – to show their connection to God. Is that really from God? Believers have to study, be observant, prayerful and have patience.

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*Sunday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m., Bishop Sir Walter Mack, Union Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, *Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m., Bishop Kevin Shouse, Calvary Covenant Fellowship, High Point *Thursday, Sept. 25 and Friday, Sept. 26 at noon, Apostle Andria Weeks, Greater Works Ministries,West End *Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., Bishop Terry Maskell, Mt. Sinai World Outreach, Spartanburg, S.C. *Friday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., Dr Kedrick Lowery, Grace Church of Durham, Durham

“Please join us as we celebrate the legacy of this great man, Apostle John H. Heath, and the present-day anointing of Senior Pastor Janice O. Heath, the spirit filled and anointed founders of this Reformation,” the church said in a statement. “Come one, come all, and experience a little bit of heaven right here on earth. Lord, plant our feet on higher ground.”

For more information, call the Administrative Office at 336-725-1125. Pastor Janice O. Heath is senior pastor.

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Sunday Services Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m.

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4111 Whitfield Drive Phone: 336-767-3700 Fax: 336-767-7006

Dr. Steve Perry’s “Education Truth Tour” comes to the Triad t h e c h R on i c le

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Quality education academy (Qea) of Winston-Salem, the college Preparatory and leadership academy of high Point and torchlight academy of Raleigh brought education activist Dr. Steve Perry to a few hundred of their parents, students, staff, and community supporters on aug. 14.

Perry “is revolutionizing education in america,” Qea says, and shared with the north carolina charter schools’ communities how to change their mindset using the “Power of Yet.” Perry is the founder and former principal of capital Preparatory Magnet School in hartford, conn. capital Prep has sent 100 percent of its predominantly low-income, minority, first-generation high school graduates to four-year colleges every year since its first graduating class in 2006, not unlike Qea since its first graduating class of 2008. in addition to starting another school in harlem, n.Y., he is an education contributor for cnn and MSnBc, an essence Magazine columnist, best-selling author, and host of tV one’s “Save My Son.” Perry also talked with Qea, the Point and hundreds of other charter school members at the nc alliance for charter Public Schools’ annual charter School conference this past March in Greensboro. the charter schools were thrilled that he made his tour stop in the triad again to share about how teachers of black and latino children must teach a different way to help their students. he told the young people in the crowd that “setbacks are a part of growth, effort is the path to mastery, and that they should take more educational risks.”

Perry had some rather tough words for the teachers in the audience about how they have helped create a generation that has a “fixed” mindset that doesn’t try and is afraid of new challenges. he told teachers that “they must have higher expectations of their students and that if they want to help children grow, they must have a growth mindset themselves.”

For more information about future events sponsored by Qea and the Point, go to www.qeschools.org.

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(Above) Education Activist Dr. Steve Perry speaks to The Point and Quality Education Academy teachers.

(Left) QEA CEO Simon Johnson (left), Dr. Steve Perry and The Point Leader Dr. Michelle Johnson (right).

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following: thomas a. laVeist, Ph.D., the William c. and nancy F. Richardson professor in health Policy and director of the hopkins center for health Disparities Solutions at the John’s hopkins Bloomberg School of Public health; noble a-W Maseru, Ph.D., M.P.h., serves as the health commissioner for the city of cincinnati, ohio, and has 30 years experience in human services, academia and public health; alexis D. Bakos, Ph.D., M.P.h., R.n., senior adviser to the Deputy assistant Secretary of Minority health and office of Minority health at the U.S. Department of health and human Services; Marlon hunter, who has more than 20 years experience in public health, healthcare, occupational safety and environmental

the center of excellence for the elimination of health Disparities (ceehD) and School of health Science at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) will sponsor a “community conference: Sustaining and Strengthening communities to improve health outcomes” today (Sept.

17) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Millennium center on 101 W. Fifth St. the objectives of this conference are as follows: discover proven, innovative and creative interventions/projects that positively impact health disparities in communities; learn new and creative interventions/projects to engage communities as partners in improving health outcomes; explore transformative changes in the nation’s healthcare system that leads to health equity among communities; and explore strategies that reduce the negative impact of social determinants on individual and community health.

Winston-Salem Mayor allen Joines will be one of the conference speakers. Joines originally was elected mayor in november 2001. his emphasis is on building the economy and unifying the community.

Bakos other speakers at the event will include the

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the Richardson Family held the Richardson Roots 2015 Reunion from Friday, aug. 21 through Sunday, aug. 23 at the YMca camp hanes, located at 1225 camp hanes Road in King. the descendants of hampton and catherine Richardson, married July 12, 1845, came together to remember their heritage and celebrate together.

Family members enjoyed a barbeque meal, which was quickly followed by everyone heading to the pool before the all white gala that was held in the conference center.

Saturday morning (aug. 22) activities included archery, skeet shooting, zip lining, horseback riding, hiking and fishing. later that evening, they were at the camp fire sharing stories.

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morning (aug. 23). Minister Derrick Womack of lynchburg, Virginia, stated “that not only are we a part of the Richardson Roots Family, but we are all a part of the Family of christ.”

Pastor Paul thombs and members of the nehemiah Worship center of WinstonSalem, coach John eder and members of the Winston-Salem State University football team were also present to help celebrate the weekend. "i know that our forefathers and our lord and Savior Jesus christ have stamped an approval on this weekend,” said Richardson Roots committee chair carmina Richardson eder. “it provided us to come together and offer thanksgiving for where he has brought us from and where he has planned for us to go!"

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health and is the Public health Director for Forsyth county; and Sen. Gladys a. Robinson, deputy minority leader of the north carolina Senate, and has 40 years experience in health and human services. all proceeds of the conference will go to the Dr. Sylvia a. Flack health Disparity endowed Scholarship at WSSU. Registration fee is $125 general admission and $75 for students.

For more information contact Dr. Sylvia a. Flack, ceehD executive Director at 336-750-8360 or leslie Gaynor, ceehD Program Director at 336-750-8363.

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“GIVE UP on North Carolina? Can any of us really uproot what’s deeply embedded?” writes Cedric Brown, in his new book, “Tar Heel Born."

Published in 2015 by Junie’s Mood Press, the book is a collection of seven narrative poems about his relationship with his home state of North Carolina. Brown was born and raised in WinstonSalem and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area just after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1989.

He has reflected on his the state since then, but the real impetus to begin writing came after the 2012 passage of Amendment One, which made it unconstitutional for the state to Brown recognize or perform same-sex marriages or civil unions.

“Here is a place that I love but couldn’t live there,” he said, touching on the fundamental conflict he felt at the time as a gay man. A U.S. District Judge ruled the amendment unconstitutional in 2014.

In “Tar Heel Born,” Brown smoothly flows between pain and joy, anger and love, and the ephemeral crevices in between to find his personal truth about the complexities of North Carolina. He not only tackles tough topics like his sexual identity, but also racism, Christianity, limitations and growing into a man in college.

Given the ongoing debates around the Black Lives Matter movement and marriage equality versus religious liberty, the book speaks to historical issues that continue to have relevance today.

“It’s about how we think about identity, the future of this nation, how we relate to being citizens and residents in this country,” he said.

Brown said compiling memories of racist incidents he experienced as a child was difficult.

“A white girl naming her pet Nigger Kitty, ‘Not because it’s a black cat,’ she said, ‘but because it’s stupid,’” reads another poem, “Scars.”

In fact, it still makes him uncomfortable.

“Talking about what I saw and how dehumanized I felt by the arrogance and unawareness I witnessed around race was the most painful part,” he said.

At the same time, Brown found joy in writing about discovering North Carolina and its history, symbolism and geography during a four-day field trip in the fourth grade.

From the Blue Ridge Parkway to Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Brown said that’s when the state came alive to him.

“It gives me a warm feeling about home,” he said.

“The memories are still very vivid. And that’s when I discovered there was a bigger world than my hometown and I wanted to learn more about it.”

He said he loves to visit the state several times a year.

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Brown still thinks of North Carolina as home, and still considers himself a Southern gentleman. He feels so connected to the Winston-Salem community that he recently established the Archie-Brown Springboard Fund, which awards a $1,000 prize to an African-American highschool aged young man in Winston-Salem, as well as in his current hometown of Oakland. “[North Carolina] taught me so many practical things about being human, how to treat other people, how to navigate life,” he said. “I carry a lot of that upbringing with me now. It helps shape who I am and how I exist in the world.”

Brown said his most of his readers responded to the larger message of home and what it means to leave home.

“However you describe what home is: whether it’s a house, a family, a community or a state, what does home mean and what does it mean to leave home?” he asks.

“The story resonates with anyone who had a home they felt like they had to leave because it didn’t represent the values they came to learn.”

Brown had a booth at the Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors last week in Winston-Salem, and did a reading at Reynolds High School, his alma mater. More information is available at Juniesmood.com.

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Forsyth Tech fulfills its mission to help students graduate in a number of significant ways. Recently, two graduates of the Global Logistics Technology program experienced first-hand how the college goes above and beyond to help students complete their degree.

Demetria Ledbetter, program coordinator for Global Logistics Technology, discovered that two of her students weren’t eligible for graduation, because job commitments prevented them from taking the final course in their program, a face-toface evening class, Math 110.

Calissa Hooper is a store manager at two McDonald’s stores and mother to five daughters, two of whom are school age. Stacy Bradley works as an account manager for a Third Party Logistics Company (3PL) and has an unpreBradley dictable work schedule. Neither student could attend the evening math class, which was the only requirement that stood in the way between them and their diploma.

Hooper remembers, “I’m not the kind of person to give up, but I felt like I was out of options.”

In order to help these students complete their degree, Ledbetter worked with Dr. Sharilyn Owens, department chair of the Math Department, to set up an online course for the summer session.

Working quickly and efficiently this past spring, Owens put the class together in about two months, including hiring a new instructor. The class filled to capacity, meeting the needs of other students as well.

Both Hooper and Bradley aced the Math 110 class while maintaining their job responsibilities. They graduated on July 31 and plan to use their new degree to advance their careers in Submitted Photo Calissa Hooper shows her global logistics.

“This means a lot to graduation gown and me,” says Bradley. “Ms. diploma Ledbetter sought me out, listened to my situation, and cared enough to do something about it. With my degree, I feel better equipped for my job, and stand as an example for my children.

“I’ve faced lots of challenges getting my degree, but in the end, it was a true success,” says Hooper. “And I know it doesn’t stop with me. I’m confident Forsyth Tech will continue to help students where they are.”

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Arlis Edwin Vernon, Sr, Arlis Edwin Vernon Sr., late of 1225 Mardele Lane, 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, 633 West Fourth Street, Suite 150, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, on or before November 30, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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