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cut, salesBy Gary tax D. Robertson expanded ASSOCIATED PRESS RALEIGH – Income taxes would be cut and small and rural counties RIBUNE would get more revenue as the sales tax gets applied for the first time to TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE car repairs and appliance installations under tax changes within the long- awaited North Carolina budget deal revealed Monday. The two-year budget agreement also would restore completely an in- come deduction for medical expenses that had been repealed in 2014. An VOLUME 17 NO. 26 WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 $1.00 expired tax credit for rehabilitating historic buildings also has been re- stored, although it's not as generous as before. The tax provisions, added in 11th-hour weekend negotiations between Shaw volleyball House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger, represent a sec- ond round of significant changes to the tax code after an historic 2013 is making a overhaul. The changes are part of a state budget that spends more than $21.7 bil- comeback to lion this fiscal year. The deal still requires two positive votes from the full House and Senate before going to Republican Gov. Pat McCrory's desk. competitiveness. The budget bill was supposed to take effect July 1, but Republican ne- gotiators wrestled this summer with differences over spending levels and policy. The House and Senate also have been holding concurrent negoti- ations on economic incentives, Medicaid reform and a $2 billion bond package, which will be in separate bills. Please seeBUDGET/2A Durham State police prepares chief to make resigns refugees By Latisha Catchatoorian [email protected] DURHAM – There will be a new chief welcomeBy Stephanie Carson in town. N.C. NEWS SERVICE The Durham Police Department will have a new police chief, as Chief Jose CHARLOTTE – North Car- Lopez, who served for eight years, will olina will likely receive some resign effective Dec. 31. of the 10,000 Syrian refugees “After an eight-year tenure I feel that President Obama said the U.S. with all your help, as will admit for resettlement chief I have led an ex- over the next 12 months. tremely professional po- Church World Service, with lice department,” Lopez offices in Charlotte, Greens- wrote in a memoran- boro and Durham, has al- dum. “What I have en- ready helped place 25 Syrian joyed the most as chief refugees earlier this year after has been watching they went through a rigorous DEMETRICE JONES everyone of you work on background check. Michaela Dunn gets crowned Miss Junior Black Teen USA Spokeswoman Sarah Ivory Lopez a daily basis and invok- ing a feeling of much pride said it's important to under- knowing that I was part of the best law stand the experience people enforcement has to offer.” arriving have had in their na- City Manager Tom Bonfield said in a tive country. media advisory that a change in lead- "The people that are coming ership is necessary for the city and the to the refugee program are DPD “to continue to meet the law en- Raleigh teen crowned people who are fleeing the forcement expectations and needs of very terrorism that we want to the community.” protect ourselves from as “Yesterday Lopez and I reached an well," she said. agreement for his separation from the "Our screening processes City of Durham, resulting in his deci- MissBy Latisha Blackcause it’s the part Jr. of the pageant Teenyour child set a goal and obtain are so incredibly rigorous and sion to retire,” Bonfield said. “I appre- Catchatoorian she doesn’t have control over. that goal is such a moment of will continue to be so for this “I was really nervous…my pride,” Vanessa said. “It was ab- population. " ciate (his) eight years of service to the [email protected] city during some very challenging stomach was so nervous on the solutely wonderful watching all Ivory said the amount of times for the Durham Police Depart- One of the Triangle’s own is inside. Once I got past the on- of her practice and hard work vetting the refugees go ment and for law enforcement across now the reigning Miss Black USA stage question, I felt really good pay off. I was so happy and through makes it unlikely that the country.” Junior Teen. about the rest of the competi- proud of her.” any of them could pose a dan- Lopez’ tenure has been rife with con- Michaela Dunn, who won Miss tion,” she said. Dunn donned an elegant, ger to citizens here. CWS is troversy and opposition, especially Black North Carolina Jr. Teen To help her daughter prepare white, princess ball gown with waiting for more information from the minority community. Last 2015 and resides with her for the competition, Dunn’s jeweled details on the sleeves – on the families it will help re- year The Tribune reported on a black mother in Raleigh, recently mother Vanessa provided cri- the perfect dress for a crowning locate. police officer who said he was repeat- competed in Washington, D.C., tiques and helped her with moment. Ivory and others believe the edly discriminated against while on to win the national title. mock on-stage questions by re- Dunn loves pageantry be- U.S. should be offering to host the job and frequently overlooked for “The competition was tough,” searching current events. cause it allows her to practice more refugees. She points to advancement and promotion in com- said Dunn, 11, who just started Dunn sang the song “Dyna- speaking in front of people and other smaller countries with parison to his white colleagues. the seventh grade. “The other mite” for her talent and won the she hopes to one day be a news less resources offering to help Lopez’ office never returned our re- girls were so nice.” overall talent award for the pre- broadcaster. thousands more and adds her Dunn competed in traditional teen and teen division. All of the Now that she holds this spe- organization is receiving Please see DURHAM/2A pageant categories like talent, Dunns hard work paid off when cial title, Dunn’s duties include more offers for help than they fitness wear, evening gown and Michaela was crowned the win- representing young girls be- have need. answering a stage question. ner. tween the ages of 9-12 years old "Ten thousand refugees for She said she was most nerv- “I still really can’t put into and bringing awareness to the a nation as large and re- ous about the stage question be- words that moment. Watching Please see NORTH/2A Truancy Please see RALEIGH/2A takes a Durham residents push for Remedy higher toll delayed affordableBy Latisha downtown housing Catchatoorian on black [email protected] for most DURHAM – Mayor Bill Bell was not happy with all the signs res- familiesBy Freddie Allen idents were holding up during By Zenitha Prince last week’s city council meeting. HBCUs AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION The meeting was so packed, the WASHINGTON – Truancy among crowd spilled out into the hall- Attorneys in the case Coali- black students has far-ranging conse- way. tion v. MHEC, in which a fed- quences, not just as a predictor for low Last week’s work session eral judge found Maryland academic achievement, but also for agenda included the proposed guilty of illegally perpetuating the long-term cost to American tax- use of the vacant lot adjacent to a dual higher education sys- payers, according to a new report by Durham Station, and many tem through duplication of the Center of American Progress, a members of Durham CAN, resi- programs at historically black Washington, D.C.-based nonpartisan dents and other concerned citi- institutions, warned that im- think tank. zens came out with signs plementation of a remedy is PHOTO COURTESY OF LATISHA CATCHATOORIAN Blacks students are twice as likely to blazing, stating their support likely a long way off. be chronically absent from school for its use as affordable hous- Residents packed city council chambers to express their “What’s difficult for the than their white peers, and “because ing. views. public to appreciate is that absenteeism often leads to dropping However, signs are not al- there is no set deadline for the city putting in money to credits to build 80 to 100 apart- out of high school, it is not surprising lowed in the city council cham- conflict litigation,” said provide for people above the ments for people earning less that high school graduation rates have bers, and Bell repeatedly asked Brenda Shum, director of the median income; I’m interested than 60 percent of the area’s a similar pattern of racial gaps as ab- that they be taken out or low- Educational Opportunities in houses for families below the median income (up to $37,000 a senteeism rates.” ered. Project at the Lawyers’ Com- median income.” year for a household of three). The report titled “The High Cost of “I don’t think anybody should mittee for Civil Rights Under The vacant lot on Jackson Bell said when he first heard Truancy” detailed the consequences question this council’s commit- Law, and one of the lawyers Street adjacent to Durham Sta- the proposal, it was his under- of chronic absenteeism, identified stu- ment to affordable housing in representing the plaintiff, the tion Transportation Center is a standing the housing would dents most at risk and offered a num- this city,” Bell said. “For me, af- Coalition for Equity and Excel- 2.15-acre plot of land. Self-Help, only be for those who made at ber of state-level policies that fordable housing is in terms of lence in Maryland Higher Edu- a development financial institu- or below 60 percent of the AMI, income. I’m not interested in Please see TRUANCY/3A tion, has offered to apply for tax Please see DURHAM/2A Please see APPEALS/2A

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Since the pageant is a com- future goal of competing in The Miss Black USA munity service driven organi- the Miss America pageant. pageant’s mission is to “pro- zation, Dunn also will begin Vanessa said this dream will vide educational opportuni- promoting her Blessing Bag not be easy as there only has ties to outstanding young community service campaign. been one African-American women of color and to de- She creates small care pack- woman to represent North velop the whole woman mind, ages to distribute to homeless Carolina in the past 30 years. body and spirit.” “I’m teaching her to walk For more information on Appeals court denies Md.’s men and women in the Raleigh-Durham area and re- her path,” Vanessa said. Dunn, visit her Facebook page “(And) never to diminish who a t : cently donated 25 Blessing Continued from page 1A state of Maryland and the comment on the recent devel- Bags to the Southeastern Fam- she is just to fit into some https://www.facebook.com/ cationmotion in the case. “One ofin the HBCUcoalition, which comprises caseopments. Spokesman David more stressful aspects of edu- current and former students Nitkin emailed a statement cational cases is that any kind of Maryland’s public HBCUs saying, “Historically Black col- of delay…means the remedy (Bowie State, Coppin State, leges and institutions have an will take even more time to Morgan State and the Univer- important role to play in implement, (so] I anticipate sity of Maryland Eastern preparing Marylanders for that it would be quite some Shore) to enter mediation to success in life and in their ca- time before we come to an im- try and agree upon a remedial reers. There are challenging Budget: Income taxes plementation phase in this plan. Blake also offered guide- issues raised by this case, but case.” lines Maryland should con- during pending litigation, the Such a delay occurred when sider as they sought a remedy Office of the Attorney General the state of Maryland filed a for the program duplication, must decline to comment at cut,Continued from sales page 1A maintenance tax andexpanded repairs of governor and his team "will motion in May requesting that including “expansion of mis- this time.” "We recognize that we've tangible personal property thoroughly review the pro- the appeals court review the sion and program uniqueness Maryland has until the end been here awhile because we such as cars and appliances. posal to ensure it is fiscally re- case and stay the District and institutional identity at of September to submit its have dealt with a lot of Local governments would sponsible" and aligns with Court’s proceedings, though the HBIs,” and even “the recommendations for fixing chronic problems," Moore, R- receive an additional $85 mil- state priorities the governor a final order had not been is- transfer or merger of select program duplication and its Cleveland, told reporters. "I lion as part of the sales tax has emphasized. sued. high demand programs from segregative effects in the believe we have a very good deal, with the money distrib- Berger said the tax changes, The Fourth Circuit Court of TWIs to HBIs.” state. work product in the end." uted so the small and rural which are expected to result Appeal has rejected Mary- Efforts to reach a mutual The Coalition already sub- The bill also would set aside counties get more to use for in $384 million less revenue land’s request, and the denial agreement – as with pretrial mitted its plan in May. The $225 million over two years schools and infrastructure. for the state through mid- clears the way for District settlement negotiations – proposal calls for developing for the expected Medicaid The change is considered a 2017, represent "a net tax cut Court Judge Catherine Blake failed, and on May 4, 2015, new, unique and high-de- overhaul legislation and $600 departure from a previously for the people of North Car- to issue a final judgment on the state filed its motion re- mand programs at the HBCUs million for fiscal emergencies proposed Senate sales tax re- olina." The amount doesn't in- the best approach to negate questing an immediate ap- and enhancing existing pro- and building repairs, accord- distribution plan that also clude agreed-upon Division of unnecessary duplication of peal. grams; transferring select pro- ing to the legislative leaders. would have left many urban Motor Vehicle fee increases programs at the state’s histor- “The state of Maryland, grams from TWIs to HBCUs, "It is fiscally smart, sustain- areas getting less. also in the budget. ically black colleges and uni- even immediately following and fostering collaborations able and saves for North Car- McCrory told The Associ- The full Senate was ex- versities by traditionally white the Court’s decision in Octo- between such institutions; olina's future," said Berger, ated Press on Saturday he pected to vote on the agree- institutions. Such duplication ber 2013, made it clear they merging the University of Bal- R-Rockingham. wasn't happy with the sales ment as early as Tuesday, not only undercut the success were not in agreement with timore into Morgan State, The personal income tax tax change, calling it a tax in- with the House following later of HBCUs, she had said, but that ruling and were contem- which is Maryland’s official rate would drop from 5.75 crease. He also previously this week. A temporary also defied constitutional plating an appeal,” Shum told “urban” higher education in- percent to 5.499 percent start- threatened to veto legislation spending measure for operat- mandates to dismantle ves- the AFRO. “Our clients were stitution, and also converting ing with 2017 income. Start- with local sales tax redistrib- ing government - the third tiges of de jure segregation. terribly disappointed that me- the University of Maryland ing this year, the standard utions inside. The measure since July 1 - expires Friday Maryland “offered no evi- diation failed. And, it’s inter- University College into a digi- deduction, or the amount of contained other changes Mc- night. dence that it has made any se- esting that 18 months after tal platform for online degree initial income in which no Crory sought, including the "We're hopeful that the gov- rious effort to address the initial ruling that rather programs offered by all the taxes are paid, would increase historic building tax credits ernor, after having an oppor- continuing historic duplica- than move forward with a ne- state’s universities and col- across the board by $500. and the creation of two new tunity to review this budget, tion. Second, and even more gotiated agreement, the state leges. Beginning next March, the Cabinet-level agencies. will very quickly embrace it troubling, the state has failed effectively further delayed the Judge Blake will consider expanded sales tax base McCrory spokesman Josh and sign it into law," Moore to prevent additional duplica- proceeding.” both proposals, and may would cover installations, Ells said Monday evening the said. tion, to the detriment of the The AFRO reached out to likely call a hearing to get di- HBIs,” Blake wrote in her 60- the Maryland Office of the At- rect input from experts before page October 2013 opinion. torney General, which is de- issuing a final judgment. Durham police chief Lopez The federal jurist tasked the fending the state, for resigns after eight years Continued from page 1A Lopez said. munity initiative to raise quest for comment on the Lopez said the decision to awareness of crime and build case. retire was “the most difficult relationships between the The death of 17-year-old decision in (his) career” but he force and local citizens. Jesus Huerta in 2013 while in is ready to move on to a new “Your outreach to this com- police custody also drew an chapter of his life. munity can be seen in almost outcry. Huerta died while Lopez made sure to note the everything you do as your being handcuffed behind his advances the department has greatest strength is that you back after a gun went off in made such as the CALEA Gold care,” Lopez told the DPD in the back of a patrol car. No Standard Accreditation and his memorandum. “There is charges were filed and police the ISO accreditation of the no doubt that you (all) will say Huerta shot himself. The forensics unit. During his continue to move forward, THE officer who “failed to find the time as chief, the department bringing the department into gun” while frisking Huerta also acquired a special vic- this new era, and you will con- DURHAM-ORANGE was suspended. tims unit and a mental health tinue to be a shining example “The last two years have outreach unit. to the profession.” LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT been a difficult time for law Durham police officers also The city will begin prepara- enforcement, but together we participate in the National tions for a national search for >> COMMENT PERIOD have weathered it in a manner Night Out campaign every Lopez’s replacement. in which we can all be proud,” year as part of the police-com- PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the D-O LRT Project is open for public comment Durham residents push for until October 122h. View the DEIS or learn more about the project at ourtransitfuture.com. affordableContinued from page 1A downtown“Today, there’s more than aging housing and maintaining the de- and that’s not necessarily 1,200 multi-family apart- velopment. “mixed-income” from his per- ments within three blocks (of Former Durham mayor LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEIS spective. the Durham Station) and the Wilbur Gulley and a represen- “I’m not interested in the average rent is $1,700 a tative of the Coalition of Af- SEPT SEPT city putting in money to ware- month. It would take about fordable Housing and Transit house poor folks. You saw $68,000 a year to live there,” said though it is hard to build that in Chicago,” he said, say- Davis added. “Within a half affordable housing, this par- ing that he doesn’t want to mile of the Durham Station, ticular parcel of land is well stack and pack poor people all there’s soon to be more than suited for single-purpose af- 15 19 together in one area. 2,200 multi-family rental fordable housing use. The Rev. Herbert Davis, co- properties…none of them are Kevin Dick, director of eco- chair of Durham CAN, said he currently affordable, and nomic and workforce devel- 4 -7p.m. 2-5p.m. represents hundreds of peo- there are zero in the develop- opment for the city, said the ple who are unable to afford mental pipeline.” land provides the possibility Friday Center Durham Station to live downtown or near a People simply want working for job opportunities that 101 Friday Center Dr., 515 W. Pettigrew St., transit hub. families to be able to benefit would be in close proximity to Chapel Hill, NC, 27517 Durham, NC 27701 “The 2.15 acres adjacent to from the amenities down- whatever residential uses Durham Station provide an town Durham has to offer, could come out of it. He said optimal opportunity for creat- and the Rev. Clarence Laney, it’s important to note the land COMMENT AT A PUBLIC HEARING ing mixed income housing for pastor of Monument of Faith was originally purchased in households earning less than Church, said it is becoming an part by a grant given by SEPT OCT 60 percent AMI. The missing affordable housing desert. NCDOT because it has certain piece to creating a mixed in- “It is impossible to build conditions. come neighborhood in down- multi-family affordable hous- Dick outlined various pur- town Durham is affordable ing without tax credits… our chasing alternatives for use of housing,” he said. “In 2004 city has a unique opportunity the land and said their biggest goal is achieving diversity. 29 1 Durham CAN worked with the to support the Federal Appli- city council and the county cation Process. We respect- “We believe that through a commissioners to propose fully ask that you strategically transit-oriented mixed-use de- the passage of a resolution position Durham to have the velopment, we have the great- 4-7p.m. 4-7p.m. stating that a minimum of 15 opportunity to receive $8-$10 est ability to drive tax revenue Friday Center Durham County percent of housing within a million in federal housing related to that area. Also, we 101 Friday Center Dr., Commissioners’ Chamber half mile of transit stations subsidies by Christmas,” believe we would have the should be affordable to Laney said to the council. greatest control of outcomes Chapel Hill, NC 27517 200 East Main St., households earning less than Durham CAN leaders are ad- related to whatever develop- Durham, NC 27701 60 percent AMI.” vocating the city lease the ment proposal would be sub- Davis said it’s no secret that property so it can perma- mitted,” he said. “Mixed-use downtown housing is unaf- nently control the rents for developments that include Any individual who requires special assistance to participate in fordable to police officers, the proposed apartments. mixed-income housing, apublicmeetingshouldcontactOurTransitFutureat1-800-816-7817 bus operators, teachers, fire- Housing tax credits would they’re not easy to undertake at least one week prior to the 2rst meeting to make arrangements. fighters, nurses and even minimize the city’s cost for for any developer but they are some workers from the pri- construction and require no possible.” Toda persona que necesite ayuda especial para poder participar en ongoing city expense for man- vate sector. una reuniÓnpÚblica, debe ponerse en contacto con Our Transit Future al 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, September 20, 2015

ADVERTISEMENT “If Not Us, Then No One” By Josiah Young Most Americans still believe in the American Dream: if you work hard and do the right things then you can be anything you want to be. So how is the dream going for Americans today? Not too dreamy: almost 66% of poor children will remain poor as adults and only 4% of Americans raised at the bottom of the economic ladder will rise to the top as adults. The children grow- ing up in our country today will be the first generation of Americans who are less well educated than their parents. Most of us believe in education as the great equalizer. Most of us believe that education is the vehicle to move you where you want to go in life, no matter where you started. Under these beliefs, the American public education system is one of the most important in- stitutions in the world. Is it delivering? The answer, unfortunately, is “no.” STOCK PHOTO Consider the data: Nationally, 4 out of 5 African American students are not reading at grade level by 4th grade; about 6 out of 7 African Young American students are not performing math at grade level by 8th grade; and only 1 out of 25 African American students finish high school college-ready in their core subjects. Truancy takes a higher toll on When we look at Tennessee specifically, the numbers are equally grim. In 2013, only 1 out of 7 African American 4th graders were proficient in reading. That same year, only 1 out of 7 African American 8th graders were proficient in math. Continued from page 1A students to stay connected to school.” The numbers tell one of the saddest narratives in this country. But what or who African-Americanthe classroom. familiesFollowing a successful cam- demonstrated the ability to is to blame for this story? Parents? Teachers? Principals? Violence? Crime? reduce truancy and keep stu- “In a recent study, one in paign to cut down on exces- dents in the classroom. five students who were exces- sive ticketing that “reduced Poverty? Carmel Martin, executive sively absent from school – student ticketing for truancy While we can focus on any of these players as part of the problem, the reality vice president for policy at missing seven days or more – and tardiness by 80 percent,” is that we can’t spend time assigning blame. Our students deserve better and the Center for American were victims of bullying,” the students now receive counsel- it’s our responsibility, as adults, to drive toward solutions. We all acknowledge Progress, said that as students report said. “For victims of ing and other services de- that social environments and the challenges of poverty disrupt the abilities of across the country go back to bullying, missing school is an signed to keep them in the parents, teachers, and leaders to educate our children. Unfortunately, we can’t do school, the public needs to understandable defense classroom instead of court a lot to alleviate these conditions. But there is one environment where we can recognize that too many chil- mechanism that is within dates. have a great deal of control: our schools. dren aren’t showing up to their control, particularly Similarly, in Washington, If we can improve the quality of services and education provided within our school and many more who when bullying goes unnoticed D.C., school administrators schools, we have a chance to make sure that more than four out of every 100 by school officials.” work with K-8 students with attend the first days won’t at- African American students are actually ready to make something of themselves tend on a regular basis. California Attorney General poor attendance records to in college. If we can exercise the courage to expect more of our students academ- “The lifelong impact of tru- Kamala D. Harris said truancy craft individualized plans that ancy is alarming,” Martin said. and absenteeism come at a include “wrap-around serv- ically, to expect more of our teachers professionally, and to expect more of our “It is a predictor of low stu- high cost not only to our chil- ices such as help with job parents socially, we have a chance to balance our communities of the future. dent achievement, increased dren’s education, but also to searches, single parenting, What will it take to do what so many have tried to do for over 60 years? Just as school dropout rates and can the nation’s economy and transportation, filling out no one person or community has the answer, no one school has the model for all be a gateway to the school-to- public safety. paper work and parental edu- students. That means families need choices. No family should ever feel as if prison pipeline. ” Harris said in California cation.” they’re trapped in a failing school without options. We must ensure that we’re Truant students often have alone high school dropouts Still, researchers found that utilizing every possible opportunity for our children to have access to an effec- little control over financial cost the state $46 billion a states such as Pennsylvania tive school. and medical issues or a stress- year as a result of the burden and Texas rely too heavily on Now is the time. We can no longer wait. And our children certainly can’t. As ful home life that can impact they place on public safety a ticketing system to address leaders in this community, we’re ready to answer the call. We invite you to join their ability to attend school systems, public health sys- truancy, despite research that us in this effort and ensure that the efforts to reform our schools are driven by tems, social services and lost shows its disparate impact on on a regular basis. The report the community for the community. listed a number of family or revenue from taxable income minority students. Co Signers-Kevin Johnson- Sacramento Mayor; James Harvey- Elected Official, community conditions that contributions to tax base. The CAP report recom- contribute to chronic absen- The Los Angeles Unified mended the adoption of a na- Business Owner, Former Chairman of the Board of Commissioners; Marquis teeism including “parents School District worked to re- tional definition for truancy, McPherson- Business Owner and Community Leader; Sheena Hanserd- Commu- who do not highly value edu- form school policies on tru- early warning systems to nity Business Owner and Community Advocate; Malika Anderson- Deputy Super- cation; child abuse or neglect; ancy when it found that their identify students at risk for intendent, Achievement School District (TN); Dr. Demetria Monix-Goode- siblings who performed system of issuing truancy falling behind in the class- Instructional Technology Manager Shelby County Schools; Rufus Smith- Senior poorly in school; a large num- tickets and fines not only had room, and policies that work Pastor Hope Presbyterian Church; Jason L. Turner- Senior Pastor Mississippi Blvd ber of household members; an adverse effect on low-in- to increase parental and Church; Dr. Stacy L Spencer- Senior Pastor New Direction Church; Samantha M. chronically ill parents; low come and minority students guardian engagement in the Alperin - Assistant Professor Christian Brother University Education Department; parental education attain- in the school district, but also educational process at school Pastor Kenneth T Waylum, Pastor of New Olivet Baptist Church; Pastor Ray Owens, ment; foreign-born parents; “deterred students who are and at home. Pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church (Tulsa, OK) providing child care for running late from going to Harris said in a statement younger siblings; teen preg- school due to fears of interact- the debates about the public nancy or parenthood; vio- ing with law enforcement.” education system in the lence near one’s home or The CAP report said “En- United States are moot if our ADVERTISEMENT school; homelessness; unreli- forcement of this policy led to children are not in class. able transportation; and hav- a disproportionate amount of “Truancy is a major prob- Lincoln Community Health Center’s ing a family criminal history students of color being tick- lem in California and nation- or an incarcerated parent.” eted compared to their white wide, with significant WIC Program Schools that fail to address counterparts, as well as dis- economic and public safety bullying, have poor record- proportionate ticketing of costs,” Harris said. “This re- The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program at Lincoln Community Health keeping or lackluster school low-income students who re- port should serve as a call to Center continues to make every effort to better serve the women, infants and attendance policies can also lied largely on unreliable pub- action, because every child children of Durham County. The Special Supplemental Nutrition program is de- make it harder for troubled lic transportation to get to deserves an equal education.” signed to provide cash-value vouchers for a variety of healthy foods that include fruits and vegetables. Nutrition Services include nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and breastfeeding promotion and support, which are significant pro- gram benefits for prenatal and postpartum women, infants and children up to five years of age. The goal of the WIC Program is to improve nutrition and health status of the program participants. The program provides additional support to FDA halts sales of 4 R.J. families referring them to other health and community resources as needed. To qualify for WIC, the individual’s family income cannot exceed 185% of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines: US Poverty Income Guidelines Reynolds cigarettebacco products, including brands a crushed. The FDA determined By Matthew Perrone Effective June 1, 2015 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS dozen in 2015. However, anti- that this and other new fea- tobacco activists said Tues- tures and ingredients raised Size of Maximum Gross Income WASHINGTON – The Food day's action was the first to new health concerns. Economic Unit Annual Monthly Weekly and Drug Administration on target a major cigarette brand: In 2009 the FDA gained au- 1 $21,775 $1,815 $419 Tuesday banned sales of four Camel Crush Bold. thority to regulate some as- 2 $29,471 $2,456 $567 cigarette brands from R.J. Camel is one of the three pects of cigarettes and other 3 $37,167 $3,098 $715 Reynolds because they did most popular cigarette brands tobacco products. The agency 4 $44,863 $3,739 $863 not meet the agency's safety among youth smokers, with can evaluate new tobacco review requirements. 15 percent preferring Camel, products for their health risks To apply for WIC Program Services, applicants must present the following items Under FDA rules, companies according to the Campaign and ban those that pose new during the application process. Each item must be current: a valid proof of iden- that launch new cigarettes for Tobacco Free Kids. or uncertain health risks. tification, proof of income, and proof of residence. Medicaid recipients may use must show that the products "The FDA's action is a criti- FDA officials said Tuesday their current Medicaid ID card as proof of identification. U.S. citizenship is not re- are essentially the same as cal step in preventing the in- they have cleared 257 new to- quired to apply, qualify and receive WIC Program Services. The Program now of- older products in terms of troduction of tobacco bacco products for marketing fers services at three sites within the City of Durham and is currently serving health risks. The FDA said products that may be more since the regulations took ef- over 8,000 participants. Applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment; four brands from R.J. appealing to youth, more ad- fect. The agency has also re- however, walk-ins may be accommodated. Reynolds failed to show that dictive or more harmful," the jected 113 applications for they don't raise new safety group said in a statement. new products. Lincoln Community Health Center WIC Locations: concerns. 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The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its cus- The brands are Camel Crush tomers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, Bold, Pall Mall Deep Set Re- and national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and cessed Filter, Pall Mall Deep where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sex- Set Recessed Filter Menthol ual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any pub- and Vantage Tech 13. lic assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any Tuesday's action means it is program activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited illegal for retailers to sell or bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities). distribute the four brands. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete However, the agency said it the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form found online at will not take action for 30 http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html or at any USDA office or days to give stores and dis- tributors time to dispose of call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all the products. of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Ad- did not immediately return judication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, by fax calls and emails seeking com- (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, ment. hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal The FDA has previously Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6436 (Spanish). USDA is an equal op- banned a number of new to- portunity provider and employer. The Triangle Tribune 4A OPINIONS/ Sunday, September 20, 2015 Are we the worst generation in the U.S.? Our stock market has been trillion, and few on Capitol agency knows this and does able to hire as many people correcting itself for quite Hill and the White House nothing about it. when the minimum wage is some time. It appears that the seem to care about that. That Our civil rights groups see beyond their reach. major correction is on its way neglect will cost this nation it, but do nothing but take The Department of Labor and the more and more jobs. The union sponsorship money. has another stupid idea. It w o r l d ' s amount of Americans living Our elected officials, includ- wants to shut down small 115 Market Street, Suite 360-G economy is in poverty is at record levels, ing black ones, are afraid of firms and individuals that provide investment advice to Durham, NC 27701 going to take and there is no end in sight. the union muscle and sell a nosedive. What is the main reason for out our potential workers. small businesses and indi- America, black unemployment? Let's We need jobs, but they let viduals. In essence, they want to put an end to retire- Gerald O. Johnson being the start with the U.S. this persist. It is much publi- wealthiest Department of Labor. It is in cized about Silicon Valley ment programs for low- PUBLISHER nation, has charge of the enforcement of discriminating against income individuals and Executive Order 11246 (affir- blacks in the high tech indus-small businesses. No retire- Bonitta Best the most to lose. The mative action). Over the past try. Where is the publicity ment, instead poverty for the MANAGING EDITOR HARRY C. G r e a t few decades, this agency has about shovel-ready construc-duration of your later years ALFORD R e c e s s i o n neglected its duty, particular- tion jobs that most people in life. It is cruel. started in ly with the construction can perform? Education is a key reason 2008, and the industry. There are trade It gets worse. The current for people rising above recovery is very anemic, if it unions in construction that administration is trying to poverty and despair. Forget is a recovery at all. We tried to totally ignore the order. boost the minimum wage to about that if the Gainful address it with the Stimulus Consequently, we have con- $15 per hour. Doing that will Employment Rule is imple- Conference Project, but that was a total struction unions that dis- multiply the amount of mented by the U.S. failure by some accounts. We criminate against blacks unemployment in our com- Department of Education. were $17 trillion in debt, and (Hispanics and women also) munities. Welfare will rise That rule will reduce college we threw another $1 trillion without any reprisals or even farther than the record education opportunities for sets unified up against the wall. Thus, our penalties from the levels we have now because at least 40 percent of the debt today is more than $18 Department of Labor. The small businesses will not be black students in America. Also, the reduction in fund- pace for all ing of HBCUs is going to have a very negative impact on educational opportunities for our children. Why are activists they doing this? By Lamont Lilly The most proven way to Special To The Tribune wealth building is home ownership. The big catalyst Over 800 gathered in Charleston, South Carolina, for that is banks and mort- earlier this month for the Days of Grace Mass March gage houses. The two and Strategy Conference against racism and for biggest reasons for the exis- economic justice. Activists, organizers and atten- tence of home ownership dees traveled from all over the United States. Guest has been the activity of speaker Clarence Thomas of the International Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Longshore Workers Union Local 10 came in from These institutions would Oakland, California. guarantee the funding of As old and young, black and white, women and homes for individuals and men stood together, we remembered the fallen families. But now, the admin- nine of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal istration is trying to dissolve Church in strength and solidarity, innocent victims Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. of the racist shooting spree on June 17. We lifted How will Americans be able the name of Walter Scott, fatally shot in the back by to finance home ownership a cop in North Charleston, in the name of justice, and build wealth? They truth and liberation. won't. We honored the countless victims of police terror Belief that America is and continued state violence nationwide. As nearly strong is good for our econo- a thousand marched through downtown my. So why are they shrink- Charleston, our display of unity, resistance and ing our military to pitiful lev- sheer determination could not be ignored. Our will els. to fight could not help but be heard as tourists and onlookers took note. National media sources kept pace and stayed close. As we looked over the crowd, there were placards and banners commemorating the work and sacri- fices of Denmark Vesey, Robert Smalls and Harriet Let’sWhat do you considerkeep to be theeconomics ‘main and politics. I thing’don't fall back onthe the low votermainown fate? thing Tubman — all anti-slavery fighters. Slogans such as the most important issue fac- prefer the term “public pol- turnout during primaries; in The answers to those ques- “Finish the revolution,” “Stop the war on Black ing black people in America? icy.” If we would stop 2014, total voter participation tions and more are found in America” and “Black Women Matter” were all fan Jobs? The criminal justice majoring in the minors, our was low, but blacks failed to the main thing. Economic favorites. Along the march, local ministers sang system? The education sys- condition would change. show because there was noth- power is the main thing in “We Shall Overcome,” while more militant-minded tem? Reparations? Violence? Our economic wherewith- ing on the table that specifically this land of plenty, and, after youth chanted “Black Power!” and “No justice, no Global warming? al is so dispersed, thus addressed our needs. There still building it, stewarding it, peace!” As the morning sun began to rise, we con- Immigration? powerless, because we vir- isn't. supporting it, sacrificing for cluded with an enthusiastic and thunderous rally All of these issues and oth- tually give it away without It is with that understanding it, and creating wealth for it on Marion Square. ers you may reciprocity in the market- that we must organize our and those who reside here, Key issues included police terror and discrimina- mention fall place. We brag about black resources toward the very prac- isn't it time we do the same tory enforcement; the minimum wage and the under the spending power, but we fail tical model of reward and pun- for ourselves and our chil- exploitation of low-wage workers; health care, pub- broad auspices to use it to our advantage; it ishment. With the knowledge of dren? lic education, collective bargaining and new strate- of economics is power only for those with what we face and what controls There was a time, not so gies toward achieving black liberation. It was quite and/or politics. whom we spend it. An this society, we must leverage long ago, when black people refreshing to see such a wide range of local and The essence of organized effort that uti- our resources to obtain more, practiced economic self- national organizations actually working together, our problems lizes black dollars to solve just as people use their money reliance and mutual support. intentionally setting their differences aside for the in both areas is many of the problems from to leverage higher loans from We lost our way, and, in sake of poor, working-class and oppressed commu- James our disorgani- which we suffer is the para- banks. You have probably heard some cases, were led astray nities. Clingman zation. We can mount strategy for black the saying, “You have to bring by slick political enticements The Rev. William Barber, president of the North c o m p l a i n people. something to get something.” and even slicker politicians Carolina NAACP, took attendees to the mountain- about the issues mentioned Black political influence Organized, focused and collec- who were – and still are – top of truth and grace. “We’re in the embryonic above for eternity, but until remains mere influence tive leverage should be thought only concerned with their stages of the third reconstruction,” Barber said, we make up our minds to rather than real power of in that vein. individual economic securi- noting that many of the same issues from 100 keep the main thing the main because we give away our Keeping the main thing the ty. years ago are still with us today. “The first con- thing, our problems will per- precious votes, thinking the main thing is the imperative for We chose the political path sciousness we have to change is the consciousness sist. simple act of voting will organization, focus and a com- and abandoned our econom- of the people,” he said, noting that it will take a Marcus Garvey and others somehow cause the two mitment to sacrifice which, in ic base, the main thing, in the mass movement to move state legislatures to win have told us the greatest major parties to stop ignor- turn, will result in progressive mid-1960s and have been progressive concessions for the oppressed. issues facing black people are ing us and taking us for action and economic empower- paying the price for it ever Immediately following, Thomas gave a stirring disunity and disorganization. granted. We still have elect- ment. How can we allow our- since. speech calling for workers to shut down the econo- I totally agree with that. Much ed officials and others selves to be weak when we have This is yet another call my, mentioning the recent May Day shutdown of of our current condition is telling black folks that all the intellectual and financial from Blackonomics to black the docks on the West Coast. rooted in our failure to organ- we need to do is vote to capacity to strengthen our- people to finally throw off Though supporters of presidential candidate ize ourselves into a force to solve our problems. How selves? Why do we continue to the yoke of the mundane, the Bernie Sanders were in attendance, guest speakers be reckoned with, especially ridiculous is that? be such a pliable people when it mediocre and the minor and conference organizers reminded the people in areas that make a differ- We outvoted white people comes to political persuasion, things that plague us and that neither Republicans nor Democrats will grant ence. The two most impor- in the last presidential elec- when we have all that it takes to continue to keep us from the poor and working class genuine people power tant aspects of our society, tion, and what do we have mold ourselves into a viable pursuing the main thing. — a valid point that was carefully articulated later when it comes to power, are to show for it? And please people that can determine our How? I'm glad you asked. in the day. In a beautiful show of internationalism, a solidarity message from the National Network on Cuba was read from the stage. Following the march was a mass convening at the OUR VOICES International Longshoremen Association Hall that hosted workshops, vendors and teach-ins. Angaza Laughinghouse, vice-president of the United Electrical Workers Local 150 and Black Workers for Demographicsbachelor’s provides degree holders; answer to HBCU relevancy Justice, led a session discussing the economic BY JOHNNY C. TAYLOR JR. lege with academic deficien- of American children under 40 percent of members of cies resulting from poor sec- 5 years old. plight of Southern workers who are mostly un- Not a week goes by where Congress; 12.5 percent of ondary school preparation — This wasn’t a discussion unionized and without collective bargaining. those of us in the HBCU com- CEOs; 40 percent of engi- is a strong indication of our about turning to HBCUs Local Black Lives Matter organizer Muhiyyidin munity are confronted with neers; 50 percent of profes- ability to deliver positive because it was the right and d’Baha conducted a teach-in on “Strategizing the question of the continued sors at non-HBCUs; 50 per- outcomes; the question is moral thing to do. There was Against Police Terror.” T-shirts bearing the images relevancy of HBCUs. We’ve cent of lawyers; and 80 per- how we will transform our- no mention of correcting the of Vesey and the 1739 Stono Rebellion (the largest heard them all: Do we still cent of judges. Without a selves to deliver career-ready lingering impact of slavery rebellion in the colonies led by slaves outside need HBCUs in a post-racial doubt, the data are clear: and globally prepared talent and the failure to make repa- Charleston) were quite inspiring. America? Isn’t it reverse dis- HBCUs are iconic institutionsin a 21st century postsec- rations. No, the discussion During the final plenary, Ajamu Dillahunt, long- crimination to have race- that will forever be histori- ondary environment that is was one about necessity. time organizer with Black Workers for Justice, based colleges like HBCUs? cally significant and rele- being upended and disrupt- America is realizing HBCU reminded us, “This march was very unique. We had Does the education provided vant. ed at every turn. survival is a matter of nation- the civil rights movement, the black power move- at HBCUs compare in quality Different questions are I met with a senior U.S. gov- al security; if we can’t find ment, Black Lives Matter and the Fight for $15.” and rigor to the non-HBCUs? being asked now, though. ernment executive not long American talent, we will have Dillahunt was absolutely correct. This brand of All too often we find our- Are HBCUs currently neces- ago who put it best: “I looked to import it, and that comes working-class unity is something the U.S. South selves “defending” our exis- sary? Are they relevant at me and my other (white) with all sorts of complexi- hasn’t seen for decades. tence and relevancy with today? colleagues during a meeting ties, expenses and potential- Though the number of attendees was a little some version of the following The truth of the matter is the other day and said: ly negative consequences. lighter than expected (held on Labor Day weekend), two-step: First, we highlight that a very compelling case ‘There are not enough of our The strongest argument it is important to note that most of the organizers our most famous alums – can be made that HBCUs are children to replace us. We for HBCU relevancy today, and participants were actually based in the Justice Thurgood Marshall actually more relevant and must find a way to develop therefore, lies in the fact that Southeast. Such developments will only aid in the (Lincoln University and necessary today. As America minority students if America the HBCU community is process of organizing the same region where Howard Law School); civil “browns and grays,” HBCUs is to remain the world home to more than 350,000 Fannie Lou Hamer and Ella Baker once fought. rights leader Martin Luther are uniquely positioned to leader.’” future workers and leaders. Connections were made and meaningful relation- King Jr. (Morehouse); HARPO educate an America where He came to my office in an As opposed to begging for ships were able to be established. The “Days of CEO and media proprietor minorities will need to fill theeffort to determine how the donations to help our histor- Grace” was only the start. Revolution is our next Oprah Winfrey (Tennessee corporate boardrooms, gov- federal government could ically underfunded institu- step forward. From Ferguson to Charleston, a new State); and Black Enterprise ernment offices, judicial utilize the HBCU pipeline to tions survive, let’s make the surge of resistance is running full speed ahead. publisher Earl G. Graves chambers, K-12 classrooms solve a real dilemma — one case for investments to (Morgan State University). and hospital operating resulting from the undeni- make them thrive. N.C.-based activist Lamont Lilly is a contributing Then, we roll out the stats rooms. Our past success able fact that racial and eth- We must speak in terms of editor with the Triangle Free Press and organizer that describe how many educating minorities — nic minorities now surpass return on investment when with Workers World Party. Follow him on Twitter African-Americans are HBCU many of whom entered col- whites as the largest number we respond to the question. @LamontLilly. graduates: 22 percent of BUSINESS WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM BRIEFS The Triangle N.C. DEMOCRATS N.C. 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BUSINESS EXPO Raleigh Business Alliance will Business host its annual Spring Connection Business Expo Sept. 22, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the City Club in downtown Raleigh. To Lending register as a vendor, call (919) 834-8829. advocates SPORTS FORUM Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce will host a SportsBiz Forum Sept. rally with 22, 6 to 8 p.m. at N.C. Mutual Life Insurance Company. NAACPBy Charlene Crowell UNIT NATIONAL NEWSPAPER The NCWorks Mobile Unit for PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION job seekers will visit South Driver Street next to Angier On Aug. 1, the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organiza- Avenue Baptist Church NNPA September and October. tion began a journey that will • Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. cover 860 miles and last 40 days and 40 nights. Once completed, SEMINAR the NAACP-sponsored America’s Durham Small Local Business Journey for Justice will have Enterprise Program will host a trekked across Alabama, Georgia, seminar on the benefits and North Carolina and Virginia certification process Sept. 23, 6 before reaching its culminating Group aims to stop by early September in our to 8 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 101 City Hall Plaza. Nation’s Capitol. Contact: Vincent Wingate at The Center for Responsible 560-4180, ext. 17241. Lending is joining in this multi- state march, adding its voice and SEMINARS influence to oppose financial drive business to injustices that minorities so often • Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau will host two experience. The CRL has already seminars Sept. 24: shared specific concerns with • Public Relations 101 at 6:30 mortgage lending and student loans – two of the issues it cham- p.m. By Jazelle Hunt “It’s not just about OK go buy have targeted black-owned • Social Media Marketing at 8 pions in state houses and on blackNNPA Washington Correspondent cara car from dealers Mercedes or BMW, media, hotels, banks and more. Capitol Hill. p.m. Call (919) 687-0288 for but if you want a BMW…here’s Black consumers can also foster both. For Brandon Coleman, a CRL WASHINGTON – According to where you should go to (make) these efforts via the USBC policy counsel, an Aug. 8 presen- IHS, an international industry those purchases,” Busby mobile app. Powered by GPS, it tation in LaGrange, Georgia, was LECTURE data company, black Americans explained. “The thing we deter- allows users to find black retail- Self-Help co-Founder Martin as encouraging as it was exciting. spent an estimated $8.4 billion mined is, let’s say you’re in a ers, service providers and more Most consumers want to become Eakes will deliver a lecture on on cars in just the first four community and there’s not a in their current area, in real extreme inequality Oct. 1, 5:30 better informed on the credit months of 2015. In the coming black-owned dealership of your time. issues that affect their daily lives. p.m. at UNC’s Gerrard Hall. A year, the U.S. Black Chambers is (car) choice. We will contact the “The reason that other com- reception will follow. Contact: The workshop series provides the determined to direct that cash black dealership (nearest you), munities and ethnic groups opportunity to pose questions Pete Andrews at toward black-owned dealer- and he will either meet or beat don’t have many of the same [email protected]. and receive answers in their own ships. the price of that local dealership concerns that we have is communities. “In the Asian community, in your community, and ship it because they are in control of PARADE “CRL is frequently engaged with their dollar stays in their com- to you free of charge.” their own economies. We very organizational advocates and The Home Builders munity 28 days before it ever In addition to making it easy seldom in our conversations Association 2015 Parade of elected and appointed officials leaves,” Chamber President and to buy black when car shopping, talk about an economic agenda, working on these important poli- Homes throughout the Triangle CEO Ron Busby said. “In the the partnership will examine and, at the end of the day, this is is Oct. 3-4, 9-11 and 6-18, noon cy issues,” Coleman said. “The Hispanic community, their dol- whether automakers are return- still a capitalistic society,” workshop was a great opportuni- to 5 p.m. Visit lar stays 21 days before it ever ing the favor of black patronage Busby said. www.hbadoc.com. ty to share our research and leaves. But in the black commu- by reinvesting in black commu- He also pointed out that sup- insights with people who are nity, our dollar leaves within six nities. porting black businesses isn’t directly impacted by the abusive RALEIGH CHAMBER hours. So we don’t have to “We outlined where which merely a noble exercise; it is • Oct. 8, 4 p.m. – Chews & practices we fight against and the worry about the majority not cars African-Americans were also a solution to unemploy- protections we seek to secure.” Brews: A Celebration of supporting us, we’re boycotting spending money. And it was ment. Studies show that minori- Culinary Arts, Market Hall, 215 For example, the CRL research our own.” ironic that Toyota was the No. 1 ties tend to hire other minori- on the nation’s foreclosure crisis S. Wolf St. RSVP by Oct. 5 to The USBC is a national associ- car for African-American spend- ties. Therefore, if the estimated Abbie Mahoney at 664-7090. found that from 2009 to 2012, ation of more than 100 black ing,” Busby said. “Are they 2.6 million black-owned busi- people living near a foreclosed chambers of commerce and spending money with us; that’s nesses in the country had property in black and Latino com- MISC. small business organizations where we want to make sure. enough profit to hire employ- • StepUp Ministry, a Raleigh munities saw their home values working toward black economic Are they advertising in our ees, we could significantly drop by more than $350 billion – nonprofit that offers jobs and empowerment. In signing a black newspapers? Are they hir- impact the lives of the 1.7 mil- life skills training, has launched possibly suffering the same level memorandum of understand- ing black employees? Do we lion black Americans reported of loss that occurred to Gulf StepUp North Carolina. The ing with the National own their dealerships?” unemployed as of July. addition will provide financial, States affected by Hurricane Association of Minority The USBC-NAMAD agreement “Currently, African-Americans Katrina. human resource and marketing Automobile Dealers, the USBC is the fifth year of such agree- spend less than 3 percent of to Raleigh, Greensboro and Further, from September 2008, hopes to appeal to people in the ments for the USBC, which aims their net income with black when the foreclosure crisis began, Durham. Contact: Sarah Werner market for a new car to buy to grow black economic power businesses. If we want to at (919) 322-0012, ext. 44. to May 2013, 4.4 million foreclo- from black dealers. by driving black dollars to black decrease unemployment or get sures were completed according The agreement will connect businesses, particularly in rid of it all together, all we have to Core Logic, a leading property Send your business news to black car dealers to their local industries that already attract to do is allow each one of those [email protected]. information and analysis black chamber of commerce, many black customers. small businesses to hire one provider. and will encourage the cham- In 2013, for example, an MOU new employee. That doesn’t “Events like America’s Journey SOCIAL SECURITY bers to get the word out. The with the Congressional Black take an act of Congress, that for Justice are so important USBC also has an interactive list- Caucus led to a $5 million doesn’t take changing the budg- because the information present- ing of black-owned car dealer- deposit split between five black- et, that’s just changing our deci- ed across the country is exposing ships included in its online owned banks around the coun- sion of where and how we many of the unfair practices that Prepare black business database. try. Other past partnerships spend our money.” drain millions of dollars from vul- nerable communities each year,” Coleman added. rightBy Brenda away Brown The workshop series will occur SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE along the journey to our Nation’s Maybe someday you plan to Capitol and also provide an scuba dive the deepest depths opportunity to share in-depth of the ocean, or take an oil analysis on how abusive lending painting class. Perhaps some- President Obama announces issues undermine the ability of day you plan to drive across the minority families to build long- United States, or sail around the term wealth. world. All of these goals take In addition to advocating for preparation. $175By Zenitha million Prince in apprenticeships greater mortgage credit access, a new four-part CRL series titled Someday, you probably want AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER to retire. If you are at the begin- Financial Fairness for All address- President Obama last week ning of your career or midway es student loan abuse at for-prof- announced new opportunities through it is never too late to it colleges and universities; how for Americans to broaden their start planning for retirement. payday loans place families in a horizons and forge successful Even if you are just starting financial debt trap; and how deal- career pathways. your career, “someday” is not er interest markups in auto Speaking at Macomb that far away. You are going to finance cost minority borrowers Community College in Warren, want to see what your future millions of dollars more for the Michigan on Sept. 9, the presi- Social Security benefits will be, loan than their credit profiles war- dent announced $175 million check your earnings for accura- rant. worth of apprenticeship grants cy, since the amount of your “Economic inequality has long that will train 34,000 new monthly benefit is calculated been a major concern in the civil apprentices in advanced manu- using the amount of your earn- rights community,” said Nikitra facturing and STEM-related ings over your career. Bailey, CRL executive vice presi- fields. If you are a procrastinator, we dent. “It is essential that lending He also announced the cre- have good news. One of the practices are fair, transparent, ation of the College Promise easiest and fastest things you and do not rob American families Advisory Board to help ensure can do to plan for retirement is of their opportunity to exist that qualified students receive to open a my Social Security securely in the middle class. two years of free education at account at www.socialsecuri- There is no place for financial participating community col- ty.gov/myaccountretirement. apartheid in our financial services leges. About 20 million people have sector.” “Education has always been already opened an account and ANDREW HARNIK/AP On April 18 in Athens, Georgia, the secret sauce, the secret to are taking advantage of the Bailey carried that message to a America’s success,” Obama President Barack Obama speaks at Macomb Community benefits of my Social Security. group of activists, including a few said, later adding, “Whether it is College. Why are so many Americans who started the journey in Selma, a bachelor’s degree, an associ- opening accounts? Because my Alabama. Part of Bailey’s remarks ate’s degree, a journeyman’s overseeing the apprenticeship Biden, is an independent body Social Security is, fast, easy, focused on student loans. card from an apprenticeship grants, and has distributed the meant to further the free com- and secure. It is a convenient According to CRL research, more program, having a credential $175 million to 46 public-pri- munity college initiative way to access your Social than half of all black families bor- above and beyond your high vate partnerships, which launched by President Obama in Security Statement, which you row to cover college expenses and school diploma, that’s the include the concerted efforts of 2009. can use to verify your earnings more than 40 million people col- surest ticket to the middle class. employers, organized labor, It will feature initiatives such record, get up-to-date, person- lectively owe $1.2 trillion on stu- And in global competition for nonprofits, local governments as the Heads Up America cam- alized estimates of retirement, dent loans. jobs and industries, having the and educational institutions. paign, which will utilize com- disability, and survivors bene- Plans are now being finalized best-educated workforce in the The College Promise Advisory munity college stakeholders to fits, and more. for additional CRL presentations world is the surest way for Board, headed by Jill Biden, a advance the cause and increase If you already receive bene- at upcoming workshops in North America to stay on top.” community college professor participation in the free educa- fits, you can manage them Carolina and Virginia. 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Focus HBCUN.C. CENTRAL NEWS NCCU has retained its spot as one of the top historically black colleges Plant now and universities on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 rankings. In the annual rankings, NCCU was named for a School supplies the third-highest rated public HBCU in the country and the second high- est among North Carolina HBCUs. Among 72 HBCUs ranked, NCCU beautiful for scholars placed No. 12 overall in the listings published annually by U.S. News & World Report magazine. NCCU moved one spot this year from its gardenBy Melinda Myers previous No. 11 ranking. SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE The rankings are based on reten- tion and graduation rates, peer Don’t pack away that shovel and assessment, faculty resources, stu- trowel. Fall is a great time to plant a few dent selectivity, financial resources new additions in the landscape. Here are and alumni giving. just a few ideas for adding immediate “North Carolina Central and long-term beauty to your garden. University’s commitment to excel- • Add cool season annuals like pan- lence is continuously recognized sies, snapdragons, ornamental kale and nationally,” Chancellor Debra stocks to brighten the fall garden. Those Saunders-White said. “NCCU offers in milder regions will enjoy them premier education to students; our throughout the winter. Consider adding ranking affirms that we are dedicat- cold hardy pansies. They provide color ed to providing quality education to in the fall garden, survive most winters, the 21st century scholar and equip- and are back blooming in the spring just ping students to succeed in a global as the snow melts. marketplace.” • Fall is also a good time to plant A great strength in the ranking perennials, trees and shrubs. The soil is was alumni giving. NCCU alumni giv- warm and the air cooler, so the plants ing participation for academic year are less stressed and establish more The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People Youth 2014-15 was 10 percent with the quickly. Select plants suited to the grow- national average being 8.3 percent. ing conditions and be sure to give them Committee donated school supplies at C.C. Spaulding Other high marks received highlight- plenty of room to reach their mature Elementary School. Left to right: Assistant Principal Dr. Joi ed its high average freshman reten- size. Gibson-Robinson, Antoinette Hilliard, Dawn Baxton and tion rate of 73 percent. NCCU also • Plant trees so the root flare, the Principal Dr. Stacy K. Gibbs. ranked high for its quality education place where the roots curve away from offered to students, with only 3per- the trunk, is even with the soil surface. cent of classes having 50 or more Dig a hole, the same depth as the root- students, and student-faculty ratio ball, and two to five times wider. of 15-to-1. NCCU also retained the Roughen the sides of the hole and back- 65th ranking among Best Regional fill with the existing soil. Water thor- Universities in the South. oughly and spread a two- to three-inch • The chemistry and physics layer of mulch over the soil surface, departments have received a five- keeping the mulch away from the tree year, $3.3 million grant beginning trunk. Sept. 1, from the National Science Follow a similar planting procedure Foundation for a Partnership for for shrubs. Plant these so the crown, the Research and Education in Materials place where the stems meet the roots, is with Penn State. The partnership will even with the soil surface. And be sure leverage the combined resources of to keep the mulch away from the stems. NCCU and the Center for Nanoscale • Plant daffodils, tulips, hyacinths Science at Penn State to enable the and other bulbs in fall for extra color development of a new generation of next spring. Set the bulbs at a depth of nanostructured materials for a vari- two to three times their height deep. ety of applications ranging from Then cover them with soil and sprinkle electronics to solar energy to sen- on a low-nitrogen slow-release fertilizer Under the leadership of Excellent High Priest Guster Lewis Jr., sors. It will also enable the creation like Milorganite (milorganite.com). This Clarence Hudson Chapter #63, Holy Royal Arch Masons PHA of of a sustainable materials science organic nitrogen fertilizer promotes Durham also donated school supplies to C.C. Spaulding research program at NCCU. rooting without stimulating fall growth subject to winter kill. Elementary. • Start planting spring flowering bulbs after the nighttime temperatures hover between 40 and 50 degrees. Be patient; waiting until the soil cools reduces the risk of early sprouting that NEWS ‘ROUND RALEIGH often occurs during a warm fall. Those gardening in the far south and along the gulf coast can purchase pre- cooled bulbs to compensate for the CreditSTAFF REPORTS uniondevelop youth productive initiativeDevelopment Financial warm winters. Or the chilling can be The Institute for Emerging responses. Institutions Fund. The grant Foundation done at home by storing the bulbs in a Issues and Local 3. The LGFCU Emerging was among $182.3 million 35 to 45 degree location for at least 14 Government Federal Credit Issues High School Prize for in financial assistance and weeks before planting. Union are partnering to Innovation competition technical assistance awards hosts pay it Those tired of battling the animals launch the LGFCU Youth inspires high school innova- made to 152 organizations through the CDFI Program, may want to plant resistant bulbs such Civic Engagement Initiative, tors. Dozens of student teams across the state devel- which invests in and builds as daffodils, hyacinths, Fritillaria, alli- which will expand youth civic engagement program- op proposals to improve the capacity of community forward ums, Camassia, glory-of-the snow, snow ming for North Carolina’s their communities through credit unions, banks, loan drops, squills, and grape hyacinths. youth and young adults. The creative problem solving funds and other financial You may find it is easier to avoid the initiative includes three new and the use of innovative institutions serving rural fundraiserSPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE problem than battle the animals with elements that provide youth technologies and program- and urban communities repellents and scare tactics. and young adults enhanced ming models. Five finalist across the nation that lack RALEIGH – In May 1999, Jill • Plant a few short season vegetables opportunities to explore teams are invited to IEI’s adequate access to afford- Wolford, a young Cary mother of in your garden for fresh-from-the gar- community challenges and annual Emerging Issues able financial products and two, was diagnosed with breast can- Forum, where the winner, services. den flavor this fall. Simply count the propose solutions. cer. The subsequent nine months The Initiative will begin chosen via an earlier online Initiative Capital, a federal- were filled with chemotherapy, radi- days from planting to the average first ly certified CDFI, focuses its three new programs: public vote, is announced. ation, hospitalizations and many fall frost to determine how many grow- The $5,000 prize enables lending and investments 1. Summer in the experiences that challenged the life ing days are left in your area. Select veg- Commons provides young the winning team to put its exclusively on businesses etables that will mature and can be har- adults the chance to role- proposal into action. and communities that have her family lived. vested in that amount of time. Leaf let- play as a legislative leader. To get involved or to learn been hardest hit and under- Friends, neighbors, family, co- tuce, spinach, mustard greens, radishes The simulation allows them more about the projects and served in order to catalyze workers and complete strangers and carrots are fast-growing, cool- to find their civic voices and programs, please Leslie economic growth and trans- helped her and her family through Stewart at (919) 515-3540 or formation. weather tolerant vegetables that make encourages them to see this difficult period. Overwhelmed themselves as agents of [email protected]. It provides gap funding, by the support they received, she great additions to the fall garden and permanent financing and change in improving not and her husband, Eric, decided the your dinner plate. Initiative Capital flexible credit for communi- only themselves but their best way to show appreciation would • Get these vegetables off to a good communities. receives grant ty assets such as affordable start with a side dressing of low-nitro- 2. Text-Talk-Act uses a Initiative Capital, the N.C. housing, community facili- be to help other individuals chal- gen fertilizer. Incorporate it into the soil series of prompts, sent by Community Development ties and commercial spaces. lenged with cancer. prior to planting or sprinkle a narrow text, to spark open discus- Initiative’s lending and Initiative Capital will use its With Wolford’s treatment com- band along the row of plants. This sion about a key issue or investment arm, has CDFI award to expand its pleted, the couple hosted friends challenge faced by youth. received a $1 million grant affordable housing and and neighbors at a party in June organic nitrogen will provide needed from the U.S. Treasury asset preservation lending nutrients without damaging the tender Small groups work together 2001, asking for small contributions to explore the issue and to Department’s Community across the state. seedlings. from their guests. They collected • Extend the harvest season with the $724 that night, which was given help of floating row covers. These fab- anonymously to LuAnne Goodwin, a rics allow air, light and water through single mother with breast cancer, to while trapping the heat around the help pay for medications and other plants. No construction is needed; just insecticides are now present pens living expenses. Drug-resistantBy Stephanie Carson lice in NC Goodwin’s inspiring words loosely cover the plants with the fabric, in at least 25 states, includ- is, a lot of parents, they treat N.C. NEWS SERVICE secure the edges with pipes, boards or ing North Carolina. While once and figure they've got sparked the creation of the Caring landscape staples, and let the plants ASHEVILLE - It's the last there are some over-the- it, and a month or so, maybe Community Foundation. Sadly, she provide the support. thing parents want to hear. counter treatments avail- more passes, and bang, their died without knowing the impact So be sure to get a jump on next Many lice in North able, including Vamousse, kids have noticeable lice she would have on so many lives. Carolina are resistant to which work by dehydrating again." Since 2002, the size, scope and plan- spring’s garden season with a bit of fall the pests, Warren said some- Lice treatment profession- planting now. common over-the-counter ning for the foundation’s annual "Pay treatments - many of which times a good lice comb and als such as Warren can be thick conditioner or baby oil found in many cities across It Forward" fundraising event have contain pyrethroids. The increased dramatically, thanks to Melinda Myers is a gardening expert, news comes as no surprise can work just as well. the state. Warren said if your TV/radio host, author and columnist. to Anna Warren, owner of Entomologist Howard child does have lice, gone strong support from private and cor- Asheville Lice Treatment Russell said genetic muta- are the days of washing porate donors. Center, a professional lice tions allowing some lice to every single item in the Supporters will have the opportu- removal service. survive the treatment have house. Since lice can't live nity to join the CCF for an evening of "We're definitely seeing a developed over time. He longer than 24 hours off a good times and fundraising at the lot more lice this summer said no matter what method person's head, it can be as 14th annual Pay It Forward fundrais- and this fall, and I do think is used, it's critical to repeat simple as covering furniture Stop by it several times, and with all for a day or two. ing event Oct. 3 at the Raleigh that is due in large part to Marriott City Center. Joining the fes- the resistance that the lice members of the family, to "Cover the couch with a and visit us have to the (lice treatments) ensure you're wiping out the sheet, clean the hair of the tivities is UNC-Chapel Hill women’s RID and the Nix," she said. eggs and the adult lice. hairbrush or you can just set basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell, a on the web at According to the American "Insect eggs are very diffi- it aside for 24 to 48 hours," cancer survivor and the winningest Chemical Society, lice resist- cult to control with insecti- she said. "I tell people, you active coach in women’s college bas- triangletribune.com ant to over-the-counter cide," he said. "So what hap- don't have to wash every- ketball. thing.” WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM Sports The Triangle forums TRIBUNE showcase SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 – SECTION B business side of Sports industrySports is big business. Be- sides fans and tailgating, cor- porate America has discovered that sports spon- sorships can increase a com- pany’s profile, status and bottom line. The Bull City Mia Ramic (left) and Aissa Legacy, Durham’s professional bas- Reborn Muamba (right) picked up ketball organiza- a doubles win at the Elon tion that will be Fall Invite. entering its third season in the Bull City, wants to BONITTA raise awareness BEST of the team and the benefits it Rough can bring to the local business community. To that end, General Man- week for ager and President Umar Muhammad will host the in- augural “Bull City Triple- Threat Sports Event” Sept. footballMan, what a rough week- 22-24 around Durham. end for HBCU football last The forums will engage the weekend. St. Augustine’s, community about Durham’s Shaw, N.C. Central and N.C. growing sports tourism in- A&T. It got so bad we started dustry and how people can taking a pool to see which get involved. Partial proceeds team would actually score a collected during each event touchdown. NCCU won as will go towards the Durham the lone shutout. Police Athletic League. “The Triple Threat Event WOMEN was born out of the need to N.C. Central highlight the strategic rela- It may be fall, but women’s tionship that exist in Durham tennis is on the court. Senior between the community, Aissa Muamba advanced to business and sports,” said the semifinals of the top Muhammad, also a sports bracket at the Elon University strategist with USports Con- Fall Invitational before bow- sulting. “People need to ing to Wake Forest player know that sports is more Joanna Zalewski in straight than spectacle and entertain- sets. ment. It has the potential to The Eagles will host a two- improve and impact every day NCCU Invitational Oct. part of the community – 22-23 before wrapping up its from employment to better fall schedule. health outcomes." Please seeMORAND/2A On Sept. 22 at 6 p.m., a Sports Business Forum mod- erated by Herald Sun Sports SWAC NEWS Writer John McCann will be held at NC Mutual Life Insur- ance at 411 W. Chapel Hill St. Panelists will be George Habel of Capitol Broadcast- ing, Shelly Green of the PHOTO/URBAN NEWS SERVICE Durham Convention and Vis- Richardson itors Bureau and Dr. Deborah Chris Doleman (right) gets baptized in the Jordan River. Stroman of UNC Kenan-Fla- gler Sports Business. An Influencers’ Benefit Re- ception is Sept. 23, 6 p.m. at PNC Triangle Club at Durham 2 new Bulls Athletic Park, and a local celebrity basketball game will conclude the three- Rare journey to coaches day event Sept. 24 at The Cage at American Tobacco Campus. join Players from Durham’s city/county government, Israel changes Hall businesses and nonprofits SWACBy Bonitta Best will square off. [email protected] “We want to just open up Alcorn State has hired Brett the dialog and conversation; 54, told Urban News Serv- the Israeli football team Richardson as its new base- asking the question, ‘How do ofBy CurtisFamer’s Bunn life who grew up in Miami lov- URBAN NEWS SERVICE ice. “I would say to all ball coach. Richardson was a we utilize our renown sports African-Americans, ‘Go. It’s ing sports. “This experience For Chris Doleman, the Florida A&M assistant for 19 heritage and our present an amazing place.’ ” brought my two passions NFL Hall of Fame is nothing seasons. local sports culture to create A Christian, Doleman con- together,” Dermer said. compared to being bap- “He brings a wealth of future opportunities for com- sidered the opportunity to “Football and Israel. My tized in the River Jordan. knowledge and experience to munity and economic devel- visit “the actual place where thinking was that if we The former Minnesota share with our student-ath- opment in the Bull City?’ " Jesus traveled, a once-in-a- allow these men to see Is- Viking and 18 other NFL letes,” Athletics Director Muhammad said. lifetime chance I couldn’t rael for themselves, they Hall of Famers toured Israel Derek Horne said. “We have Register at www.bc- pass up. To be able to go would be sort of ambassa- with Ron Dermer, that na- an experienced team return- triplethreat.eventbrite.com. and touch and see where dors to help spread the ac- tion’s ambassador to Wash- ing and look forward to him Jesus walked, to see the curate word of what it’s stepping in and shaping our Showtime on primetime ington; David Baker of the Holy Land, was amazing.” like. baseball team into a competi- I don’t know about the rest Hall of Fame and New Eng- The journey was the “The image of Israel is tive program.” of you but I have been enjoy- land Patriots owner Robert brainchild of Dermer, a for- that it is in major conflict. Richardson played catcher ing – final score aside – all the Kraft. mer star quarterback for at FAMU and was on three HBCU games that are being “Phenomenal,” Doleman, Please seeISRAEL/2A MEAC championship teams broadcast on the different from 1990-92. networks. No, it will never get to the Riggins joins PVAM level of the ACC or SEC, but Auntwan Riggins is the new just a few years ago, the only baseball coach at Prairie View option was BET. A&M. Riggins previously ESPN3 has been a godsend TRIANGLE HBCU FOOTBALL spent 13 seasons with Hous- to the HBCU sports world. ton’s Proway Baseball Acad- And Aspire Network (Magic emy as an instructor and Johnson’s cable network) coach. jumped right in with the “I’m very excited to join the broadcasting of Division II PVAM family,” he said. “It’s al- games. most like the day of the draft There are still some areas Triangle teams try to for me. You wait and you to iron out, however. For in- know they are going to an- stance, the halftime show of nounce at some point; it’s a HBCU contests on ESPNU is feeling that you can’t really all about Division I power reboundBy Bonitta Best fromwere in position to makesetbacks plays, been outscored 303-38. This is the describe.” schools. [email protected] but it’s hard when a guy may have first meeting between the two Riggins is a Texas Southern I’m not interested in hear- been a little bit bigger, a little bit teams. alum and played two seasons ing about Alabama when I’m Winston-Salem State’s matchup faster than you.” The Eagles have a week off until with the Tigers. He was watching Mississippi Valley against Tuskegee will be broad- Although the Panthers also are conference play begins with drafted by the Toronto Blue and Southern. It’s insulting. cast on ESPN3. The Rams are 2-0 an FBS team, Mack feels this week- Bethune-Cookman coming to Jays in the 20th round of the Create a halftime show against the Golden Tigers. end’s game gives his team a more town Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. The game 1998 MLB Draft. He advanced with knowledgeable com- even playing field. will be televised on ESPN3. as far as AAA. mentators about HBCUs – N.C. Central (1-1) vs. “We match up a little better PVAM has won three SWAC emphasis on knowledgeable. Florida International (1-1) against them,” he said about the St. Augustine’s (0-2) vs. championships in the past 10 This week Florida A&M vs. The Eagles are looking to re- Conference USA school. “You can Elizabeth City State (1-0) years. South Carolina State and bound from a 55-0 shutout see their ability on the field, but The Falcons have been “I don’t think I’ve ever en- Howard vs. Hampton are on against Duke. The Blue Devils’ 655 after playing Duke, we’re going to outscored 114-7 in their first two countered people who have ESPNU; while Winston-Salem yards of offense is the most ever be used to the speed and the level games. Virginia Union defeated so much love and passion for State vs. Tuskegee, and Jack- compiled against an Eagles de- of competition that FIU brings to SAU 42-7 last weekend in a game their university and alma son State vs. Southern are on fense. the table.” the Panthers dominated from the mater as a whole than I have ESPN3. “It was a tough game,” coach The Panthers lost to Indiana last start. seen with the PVAM commu- It ain’t the greatest, but it’s Jerry Mack said. “We were a little weekend 36-22. NCCU is 0-6 Senior running back Roderick nity. I was drawn to that,” he a start. overmatched as far as size, strength and speed. The guys against FBS opponents and has Please see TRIANGLE/2A said. Sunday, September 20, 2015 2B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Rare journey to Israel changes Hall of Famer’s life Continued from page 1B eagerly was dipped. Jerusalem; it’s amazing. The reality is that it’s a beau- “The Jordan River is where There’s a history over there tiful, safe place with a rich Jesus was baptized, OK? attached to us that we have history. And Chris Doleman There is no new water in the no idea.” and the others embraced all world. It’s all recycled. So A CBS crew joined the foot- that they were able to experi- there’s a chance I was bap- ballers and is working on a ence in about five days.” tized with the same water as TV special about their excur- Doleman — a 6-foot-3, 275- Jesus. That’s why I did it. It sion. Meanwhile, Dermer said pound hulk who scored 150- looked like the Chatta- he plans to lead several NBA 1/3 sacks, mainly as a Viking hoochee River [near Atlanta, players to Israel to expose — is a self-described “germa- where Doleman lives], but them to a world that likely phobe.” He refuses to touch smaller. I understood that it will differ from familiar “tele- public door knobs with his was where Jesus was bap- vision characterizations.” bare hands. Regardless, the tized and that my life wasn’t “For better or worse, we’re North Carolina Central volleyball team strikes another pose. idiosyncratic Doleman vol- fulfilled.” in the age of celebrity,” he unteered to be baptized in The Americans also visited added. “There are three the Jordan. Tel Aviv and myriad histori- kinds of celebrities: musi- “It was an out-of-body ex- cal and religious sites, in- cians, actors and athletes. As perience,” he said. “I’m not cluding the Dead Sea, Mt. a former athlete, I tend to Olive, the City of David and sway toward them, and ath- Morand getss i v disciplined e one for public displays. Continued from page 1B When in church, they have Bethlehem. They toured a letes tend to be more de- The last time the volleyball r o o k i e the call to the altar, and I’ve military base and inter- vout…There is a generation team struck a pose in their s e a s o n . never been moved to go up viewed female fighter pilots. of people 10 or 15 years finest, the photo went viral. M u r p h y there. But when the offer And they met Prime Minister younger than them who ad- Guess this one will too. recorded came up in Israel, my hand Benjamin Netanyahu. mire them and listen to Oh yeah, there was a vol- a double- popped up…Everyone “For African-Americans, it’s them. leyball match Tuesday night. double of looked around. I was the last a must-visit place. We, in gen- “If we can get them to ex- The Eagles are still seeking 16 kills person they expected to vol- eral, know of one or two perience Israel, the Holy their first win (0-14) after a 3- and nine unteer.” types of Jews. But their cul- Land, they will share with 0 straight set loss to d i g s The Jordan is not pristine. ture is much more than we others what it’s like. And Winthrop. The team travels a g a i n s t Rather, it is dark and muddy. think. There are so many then it’s a win for everyone.” to James Madison this week- the Fal- And yet the “germaphobe” black Jews from Ethiopia in end for the James Madison cons. Both Classic. Also participating are she and Georgetown and Norfolk h e a d Shaw volleyball is on the rebound. State. c o a c h NCCU returns home next DiShon- we couldn’t find the words. Friday for a three-match dra Goree were honored this We just talked to coach Tues- home stand, beginning with week with the CIAA volley- feated Virginia-Lynchburg in fensive yards against day about the upcoming TriangleContinued from page 1B teams try to rebound N.C. State. But they look ball player and coach of the their season opener, the Wingate in a 30-16 loss. The game. To get put on UNPAID Davenport scored SAU’s only good! year awards, respectively. leave is serious stuff. Some- touchdown in the fourth game does not count in Bears had just 40 total yards The Bears snapped a three- NCAA standings. at halftime. body reminded CC that some quarter with the game al- St. Augustine’s match win streak to Mount Morand said turnovers is Senior linebacker Moses members of the coaching ready decided. The Falcons went 1-1 in last Olive Tuesday 3-1. Freshman something the Falcons can White was one bright spot, staff are from former coach “It’s still a learning curve weekend’s Shaw Tri-Match, Morghan Robinson recorded ill-afford against ECSU. however. The conference’s Michael Costa’s era. That ex- for us. We have a lot of fresh- defeating Allen but losing to 12 kills, while freshman “We had three turnovers by leading tackler was named plains a lot. We’re sure not men on the team, and Vir- the Bears for the first time in Michelle the quarterbacks, and we the CIAA Linebacker of the ginia Union having 40 quite a while. Olmeda- can’t turn over the football,” Week after a game-high 17 transfers takes a toll,” SAU The Falcons will participate Gonzalez he said. “Elizabeth City State tackles, including 10 solo coach Michael Morand said in the first of two CIAA d i s h e d are a physical team, and and seven assists. before he was put on unpaid Roundups this weekend at out 50 as- coach Tillar always has them The Braves rallied from a administrative leave. “But we Shaw. SAU will play Chowan, sists. playing physical; plus second-half deficit to defeat got on the scoreboard, and Virginia State and Elizabeth they’ve got some speed.” Fayetteville State 14-10 de- even though the score was City State. MEN what it was, they were still The game will be played at spite five turnovers in the N.C. fighting to the end.” Sanderson High. St. Aug’s Seventh Annual Two Rivers Central The Vikings are coming off travels to Chowan next Satur- Classic. S e e , a 55-0 shutout of Benedict, day at 1 p.m. Pembroke’s first two wins t h a t ’ s their first ofer since 2006 are against CIAA teams: Win- why CC SAU’s Hutchinson leads the pack. against Shaw. ECSU scored Shaw (0-2) vs. ston-Salem State and FSU. doesn’t 28 points off turnovers and UNC Pembroke (2-0) Shaw stays on the road to gamble. The Bears offensive woes The Lincoln next Saturday at had six offensive touch- We would have bet the farm everybody was happy to see downs. continue. 6 p.m. that NCCU would have at Shaw recorded 235 total of- Morand get the head coach- Although the Vikings de- least scored a touchdown ing job. Who says men can’t against Duke. But then be just as petty as women. Shaw again, bet they did too. Freshman runner Im- RECIPE OF THE WEEK The Bears have won more manuel Hutchinson was volleyball matches (4-2) than St. Augustine’s named the CIAA men’s cross- all of last season. Shaw de- Ya know, it’s not often that country runner of the week. feated St. Aug’s and Allen in CC is speechless. But when Hutchinson ran the fastest last weekend’s Tri-Match #2. we got the news that football time among all conference Bring tailgating home Freshman Kelly Murphy coach Michael Morand had runners last week in the Bull- continues to have an impres- been placed on unpaid leave, dog Invitational. MEAC MINUTES

MaynorBy Bonitta Best finedthe conference for office. remarksthe conference after officials [email protected] Maynor received a letter of reviewed game video. That must have been some reprimand and fine for criti- “We expect our officials to game between cizing the officials after the execute the highest stan- Hampton and game. dards while officiating and Richmond last MEAC bylaws prohibits remain consistent in adjudi- weekend. coaches, student-athletes or cating the rules of the game,” Coach Connell other personnel from pub- MEAC Commissioner Dennis Maynor and sev- licly criticizing officials. Thomas said. eral officials at However, Maynor must The conference provided the game were have had some legitimate no further comment. complaints since that offici- FAMILY FEATURES "Keep the grill close to the grilling over high heat, about fined and/or Maynor reprimanded by ating crew was disciplined by Football. Parking lots. action," said Russ Faulk, grill- 700 F grill grate temperature. Grilled food. Three unmistak- master for Kalamazoo Out- Slice red onion into 3/4- able signs that a new season door Gourmet. "That way, the inch thick slices. Oil both is here - tailgate season. But cook can talk with guests sides and season with salt. SPORTS SHORTS during the game." Reserve. things are changing. More RALEIGH As for the menu, Faulk rec- Slice pretzel rolls. On people are tailgating at • Registration for youth basketball for boys ages 5-17 and girls 5-16 is Sept. 28 ommends individual-sized dessert plate, pour oil and home. to Oct. 9 at all community centers. Call 996-6836. Those changes are being appetizers like sliders and dip cut sides of each roll to mini tacos. Fire pits, smokers coat evenly. Season oiled driven by economics, a de- CARY and pizza ovens make the side with salt. Reserve. sire to be with more friends • Cary Tennis Championships will be held Sept. 14-20 at Cary Tennis Park, 2727 party more interactive for Form ground beef into pat- and to extend the game-day Louis Stephens Dr. Visit www.etix.com for tickets. party. guests, Hillebrand said. ties 1-inch larger in diameter Pizza ovens get your guests than rolls and about 3/4-inch Season ticket sales for pro- Send your sports announcements to The Tribune by fax: 688-2740; e-mail: involved in the cooking, thick. fessional sports have [email protected]; or mail: 115 Market Street, Suite 360-G, Durham, NC Faulk said. Some companies, Recess center of patties so dropped more than 47 per- 27701. cent since 2005, according to such as Kalamazoo Outdoor when burgers plump, they a study from Tailgater maga- Gourmet, offer countertop will turn out flat. zine. versions. When the weather Brush each patty on all The research also found gets cooler, fire pits offer a sides with olive oil and sea- that in the past 10 years, the place to warm up while son with salt. average ticket price for a pro- watching the game outdoors. Grill onion slices until fessional football game has They also create opportuni- translucent and soft, about risen more than 50 percent ties for more activities. 10 minutes. Remove from and parking fees have dou- grill; break slices down into bled. Kalamazoo Sliders rings and reserve. "We're seeing that home- Servings: 4 Grill beef patties, turning owners want to bring every- once, 3-4 minutes per side. one over for the game rather 1 red onion Flip patties, adding large ring than go anywhere," said Matt Extra virgin olive oil of onion to each patty. Add Hillebrand, principal of Don's Fine sea salt small ring or two of onion in- Appliances in Pittsburgh. 4 pretzel rolls, about 3 side larger ring. Add cheese It's a trend some are calling inches in diameter on top of onion. "homegating." 1-pound (15 percent lean) While cheese is melting and Food makes or breaks a ground beef bottom of patties are cook- homegate. Get the grill off 4 ounces Cambozola ing, lightly grill rolls. the sidelines. So many times cheese, cut into chunks Gently remove burgers the grill is in a corner, but 4 cocktail skewers when done and transfer di- that takes the host out of the rectly onto pretzel rolls. game. Prepare the grill for direct Skewer each burger.

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FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8 - 14, 2015 2 0 1 5 B L A C K C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L (Standings and Weekly Honors)

CENTRAL INTERCOLLEGIATE MID EASTERN SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE SOUTHWESTERN CIAA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SIAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SWAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE INDEPENDENTS DIV ALL DIV ALL W L CONF ALL CONF ALL NORTH DIVISION W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L W L W LEAST DIVISION W L W L Edward Waters 2 1 Bowie State 0 0 1 0 Morehouse 0 0 1 0 Jackson State 0 0 0 1 W. Va. State 1 0 Lincoln 0 0 1 0Hampton 0 0 1 0 NC A&T State 0 0 1 0 Albany State 0 0 0 1 Alcorn State 0 0 0 1 Lincoln (Mo.) 1 0 Virginia Union 0 0 1 0 Fort Valley State 0 0 0 1 Chowan 0 0 1 0N. Carolina Central 0 0 1 0 Miss. Valley St. 0 0 0 1 Tennessee State 1 0 Elizabeth City State 0 0 1 0 SC State 0 0 1 0 Benedict 0 0 0 1Alabama A&M 0 0 0 1 Texas College 0 1 Clark Atlanta 0 1 0 1 ™ Virginia State 0 0 0 1 Bethune-Cookman 0 0 0 1 Alabama State 0 0 0 1 Cheyney 0 1 WEST DIVISION SOUTH DIVISION # Florida A&M 0 0 0 1 WEST DIVISION Langston 0 1 Livingstone 0 0 1 0 Tuskegee 1 0 1 0 Howard 0 0 0 1 Prairie View A&M 1 0 1 0 Va. Univ. of Lynchburg 0 1 Fayetteville State 0 0 1 0 Delaware State 0 0 0 1 Lane 0 0 1 0 Shaw 0 0 0 1 Kentucky State 0 0 0 1 Southern 0 0 0 1 Concordia-Selma 0 1 Morgan State 0 0 0 1 Ark. Pine Bluff 0 0 0 1 Johnson C. Smith 0 0 0 1 Norfolk State 0 0 0 1 Stillman 0 0 0 1 Winston-Salem State 0 0 0 1 *UDPEOLQJ6WDWH  Savannah State 0 0 0 1 Miles 0 0 0 0 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Saint Augustine’s 0 0 0 1 Central State 0 0 0 1 OFFENSE # Not eligible for title Texas Southern 0 1 0 1 Tyrone Barber, RB, WVSU - Rushed 11 times CIAA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK SIAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK fo 103 yards and 3 TDs (1, 46, 5) in win over QB - Matthew Goggins, Sr, BSU - 23-42, 313 yds., 3 MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK OFFENSE OFFENSE Fairmont State. Houston Texans Photo TDs, 0 ints., 6 carries, 31 yds., 1 TD. OFFENSE Trey Green, QB, PV - Threw for 167 yards (13- Jordan Owen, QB, LINCOLN - Completed 23 of OB - Stephen Scott, LINC - 31 carries, 179 yards, 3 TDs Twarm Mixson, Jr., WR, HAM - 7 rec.,135 yards with 4 Isaiah Hicks, RB, MOREHOUSE - Ran 11 times 27-0) and a score, added 81 rushing yards and 33 passes for 284 yards and four TDs (3, 3, 27, R O U T E 8 6 : F o r m e r B o w i e (77, 1, 8) in win over Cheyney. TDs (15, 23, 25, 55) in win over Kentucky State. for 116 yards and two TDs (47, 12) in win over two TDs. Totalled 248 yards of total offense vs. 6) with one interception in win over Langston. IT'S A GO WR - Jalen Hendricks, LIV - 10 receptions, 159 yards, DEFENSE Edward Waters. State tight end Khari Lee Texas Southern. DEFENSE 1 28-yard TD reception vs. Benedict. Javon Hargrave, Sr., DT, SC STATE - 7 tackles, 6 solos, DEFENSE DEFENSE Tony Egana, LB, Langston - Led Langston with traded from Houston to Tavon Gatlin, FSU - 10 receptions, 151 yds., 2 TDs (64, 2.5 sacks, 4.5 tackles for -16 yards vs. UAPB. Osband Thompson, LB, TUSKEGEE - /HG*ROGHQ ON ALL Ahkeem Barton, DE, PV - Five tackles, two 11 tackles, six solos, one interception returned Chicago, makes opening 14) in loss to Chowan. ROOKIE Tigers with nine tackles, two for losses of four yards, DB - Vincente Stafford, Jr., CHO - 7 tackles, 6 solos, 1 sacks, 2.5 for losses in win over Texas Southern. 25 yards. Nigel Macauley, Fr., PK, NCCU - Scored 16 points eight solos in shutout win over Clark Atlanta. day roster of the Bears. int. ret. for TD, a TFL. SPECIAL TEAMS SPECIAL TEAMS FRONTS RQWKUHH¿HOGJRDOV  DQGVHYHQ3$7NLFNV LB - Joseph Blanks, Sr., VUU - 13 tackles, 12 solo, 1 int. Willie Quinn, KR, SOUTHERN - Had 197 Sheldon Augustine, KR, Langston - Returned SPECIAL TEAMS DL - Randall Mash, Sr., DT, FSU - 8 tackles, 5 solos, return yards including 100-yard kickoff return kickoff 98 yards for TD vs. Lincoln. Totalled 141 Caleb Gabriel, R-So., KR/WR, NC A&T - Returned 1.5 sacks, 3 TFL for -17 for a TD vs. Louisiana Tech. yards on two kickoff returns, 47 yards on two punt BCSP NFL REPORT FINDS 36 BLACK COLLEGE PRODUCTS SPECIAL - Christopher Palmer, Jr., K/P, BSU - 40 avg. kickoff 92 yards for a TD in win over Shaw. John Fleck, NEWCOMER returns and 43 yards on six receptions. Totalled RQSXQWV  ¿YH)*V Sr., P/PK, HOWARD - Averaged 45.6 yards on 8 punts Derrick Bobo, DB, JSU - Six solo tackles in loss 231 all-purpose yards. ON NFL ROSTERS; INTERESTING MATCHUPS IN WEEK TWO OL - Justin Neston, Jr., BSU - including school record 83-yarder. to Middle Tennessee. ROOK - Jordan Lane, QB, JCSU - 13-24, 192 yds. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Clevonne Davis, 6U2*NCCU

G A M E S T H I S W E E K THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 More tough dates await top teams TV GAME ESPNU LUT WILLIAMS S. C. State (1-0, 0-0 MEAC), the new BCSP (6:30 p.m.) at Mississippi Valley State (0-1, Mississippi Valley State vs. Southern in Itta Bena, MS 6:30p BCSP Editor No. 1, has a 6 p.m. home date Saturday against 0-0 SWAC) in another SWAC tussle, No. 7 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 It's back to reality for most of the teams in Coastal Carolina (1-0), ranked third nationally Grambling State (0-1, 0-0 SWAC) hosts No. Texas Southern vs. Bacone in Houston, TX 7p the BCSP Top Ten, primarily from the MEAC in this week's STATS (formerly Sports Network) 8 Bethune-Cookman (0-1, 0-0 MEAC) in the SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 and SWAC of the Football Championship Sub- FCS Poll. Coastal Carolina announced last week only contest between BCSP Top Ten teams (4 Brevard vs. Bowie State in Brevard, NC 1p division (FCS), after a week that saw them take that it will be joining the Sun Belt Conference and p.m.) while No. 9 Morgan State (0-1) is on the NC Wesleyan vs. Lincoln (PA) in Rocky Mount, NC 1p it on the chin from Football Bowl Subdivision moving up to the FBS level by 2018. road (6:30 p.m.) taking on Illinois State (0-1). Saint Augustine’s vs. Virginia Union in Raleigh, NC 1p (FBS) teams. N. C. A&T (1-0, 0-0 MEAC) and N. C. Cen- Elsewhere in the SWAC Saturday, Arkan- Tusculum vs. Virginia State in Greeneville, TN 1p Among the big losers were preseason BCSP Virginia-Lynchburg vs. Livingstone in Lynchburg, VA 1p tral (1-0, 0-0 MEAC), up to second and third in sas-Pine Bluff (0-1) hosts Morehouse (1-0) No. 1 Alcorn State (69-6 to Georgia Tech of the West Virginia State vs. Urbana in Institute, WV 1p the BCSP ranking, have daunting FBS dates Sat- in a SWAC vs. SIAC battle (6 p.m.) and Prai- Lincoln (MO) vs. St. Francis in Jefferson City, MO 12n ACC), No. BCSP No. 4 Southern (62-15 to urday at 6 p.m at ACC opponents UNC (0-1) and rie View (1-0, 1-0 SWAC) has a 6 p.m. date Gannon vs. Cheyney in Erie, PA 12n Louisiana Tech of Conference USA), BCSP No. Duke (1-0) respectively. at Texas State (0-1). On Friday night (7 p.m.), Kentucky State vs. Johnson C. Smith in Frankfort, KY 2p 5 Grambling State (73-14 to Cal of the Pac- Tennessee State (1-0, 0-0 OVC), who moved Texas Southern (0-1) hosts NAIA member Samford vs. Florida A&M in Birmingham, AL 2p 12), BCSP No. 6 Bethune-Cookman (45-0 to into the Top Ten at No. 4 after a win Saturday Bacone (0-1). Alabama A&M (0-1) is idle. Texas College vs. East Texas Baptist in Tyler, TX 2p Miami of the ACC) and BCSP No. 8 Morgan night over Alabama State, takes on its second In the MEAC Saturday, Norfolk State (0- Clark Atlanta vs. Central State in Atlanta, GA 2p State (63-7 to Air Force of the Mountain West). straight SWAC foe when it tangles with Jackson 1, 0-0), fresh off a 63-13 pasting at the hands Stillman vs. Concordia-Selma in Tuscaloosa, AL 3p In a Div. II tussle, defending CIAA cham- State (0-1, 0-0 SWAC) in the 26th Southern Her- of Rutgers, plays crosstown Norfolk (7 p.m.) at Grambling State vs. Bethune-Cookman in Grambling, LA 4p pion and No. 9 Virginia State lost 35-16 to Cal- West Georgia vs. Miles in Carrollton, GA 4p itage Classic in Memphis Saturday at 6 p.m. Old Dominion (1-0), Howard (0-1) who lost ifornia (Pa.). Alabama State vs. Alcorn State in Montgomery, AL 6p And Tuskegee (1-0, 1-0 SIAC), who stayed 49-0 to Appalachian State of the FBS Sun Belt Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Morehouse in Pine Bluff, AR 6p The only winners from the Top Ten were at 10th after its win over CAU, faces perennial Conference, has its second tough date (1 p.m.) Benedict vs. Elizabeth City State in Columbia, SC 6p then BCSP No. 2 South Carolina State, who SIAC rival and contender Albany State (0-1, 0-0 at ACC member Boston College (1-0). Hamp- Campbell vs. Chowan in Buies Creek, NC 6p defeated struggling Arkansas Pine Bluff in the SIAC) in a big early season conference show- ton (1-0) hosts Richmond (0-1) while Dela- Fort Valley State vs. Lane in Fort Valley, GA 6p MEAC/SWAC Challenge (35-7), BCSP No. 3 down in the 2nd White Water Classic in Phenix ware State (0-1) is at Kent State (0-1), both at Hampton vs. Richmond in Hampton, VA 6p North Carolina A&T who humbled Shaw of City, Alabama (3 p.m.). Tuskegee (West) and Al- 6 p.m. Kent State vs. Delaware State in Kent, OH 6p the CIAA 61-7, No. 7 North Carolina Central bany State (East) met in last year's SIAC Cham- In other intriguing matchups, Winston- S. Carolina State vs. Coastal Carolina in Orangeburg, SC 6p who did the same to fellow CIAA member Saint pionship Game. Salem State (0-1, 0-0 CIAA), off a loss to Shaw vs. Wingate in Durham, NC 6p Augustine's (72-0) and BCSP No. 10 Tuskegee Valdosta St. vs. Winston-Salem State in Powder Spr., GA 6p In other games involving BCSP Top Ten UNC Pembroke, tries its hand at 6 p.m. at Div. who shut out fellow SIAC member Clark At- Illinois State vs. Morgan State in Normal, IL 6:30p teams; No. 5 Alcorn State (0-1, 0-0 SWAC) is II No. 14 Valdosta State (1-0) who defeated Al- Bethany vs. Langston in Lindsborg, Kan. 7p lanta 26-0. at Alabama State (0-1, 0-0 SWAC) Saturday (6 bany State 21-13 last week. Fayetteville State Old Dominion vs. Norfolk State in Norfolk, VA 7p But those winners are in for some challeng- p.m) in a SWAC East battle, No. 6 Southern (0- (1-0) hosts UNC Pembroke (1-0) at 6 p.m. INTERNET WEBCAST es of their own this week. 1, 0-0 SWAC) plays Thursday night on ESPNU ESPN3 Boston College vs. Howard in Boston, MA 1p BLACK COLLEGE PLAYERS ON 2 0 1 5 B C S P N F L R E P O R T BLACK COLLEGE PLAYERS Texas State vs. Prairie View A&M in San Marcos, TX 6p 2015 OPENING DAY NFL ROSTERS IN THE NFL BY SCHOOL Duke vs. North Carolina Central in Durham, NC 6p North Carolina vs. North Carolina A&T in Chapel Hill, NC 6p Black college products in TENNESSEE STATE (5) NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE - (23, -2) CLASSIC GAMES Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie NY Giants ATLANTA FALCONS (3) 2nd White Water Classic NFL down by six (6) to 36 Kadeem Edwards Tampa Bay Albany State vs. Tuskegee in Phenix City AL 3p 20 Phillip Adams DB 6 South Carolina State Anthony Levine Baltimore 26th Southern Heritage Classic 52 Justin Durant LB 9 Hampton Tennessee State passes Hampton on schools list; Robert Myers Indianapolis 14 Eric Weems WR 9 Bethune-Cookman Jackson State vs. Tennessee State in Memphis, TN 6p Washington, Indy have the most on their rosters Demetrius Rhaney St. Louis Two Rivers Classic ARIZONA CARDINALS (1) HAMPTON (4)  5RGQH\*XQWHU '7 5 'HODZDUH6WDWH Fayetteville State vs. UNC Pembroke in Fayetteville, NC 6p Justin Durant Atlanta CAROLINA PANTHERS (0) Kendall Langford Indianapolis TV GAMES LUT WILLIAMS CHICAGO BEARS (1) BCSP Editor Chris Baker Washington WUPA-TV/CW69-Atlanta 82 Khari Lee TE R Bowie State Kenrick Ellis NY Giants The number of black col- Kennesaw State vs. Edward Waters in Kennesaw, GA 4p DALLAS COWBOYS (0) BETHUNE-COOKMAN (3) DETROIT LIONS (2) lege players on opening day NFL Eric Weems Atlanta 32 Don Carey S 7 Norfolk State rosters is down by six from 42 to Rashean Mathis Detroit 39 Rashean Mathis DB 13 Bethune-Cookman 36 from a year ago as the 2015- Ryan Davis Jacksonville B C S P T O P T E N GREEN BAY PACKERS (0) ALABAMA STATE (2) 16 NFL season kicks off with Isaiah Crowell Cleveland MINNESOTA VIKINGS (0) Thursday's match up of Super VENUE CHANGE: Nine-year vets Tavaris Jackson Seattle 1. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE (1-0) - Knocked off Arkansas- NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (2) Jacoby Jones (12) and Kendall SOUTH CAROLINA STATE (2) Pine Bluff, 35-7 at MEAC/SWAC Challenge. Next: Hosting 72 Terron Armstead OT 2 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Bowl champion New England Langford (90) in new uniforms. Rafael Bush New Orleans Coastal Carolina. 25 Rafael Bush S 5 South Carolina State and Pittsburgh. Phillip Adams Atlanta 2. NORTH CAROLINA A&T (1-0) - Humbled Shaw, 61-7. Next: NEW YORK GIANTS (3) Four black college rook- napolis. And former Houston and ALABAMA A&M (2) /DUU\'RQQHOO 7(  *UDPEOLQJ6WDWH At UNC-Chapel Hill. ies made opening day rosters Baltimore wide receiver and kick Frank Kearse Washington 97 Kenrick Ellis DT 5 Hampton led by Arizona's fourth round return specialist Jacoby Jones Robert Mathis Indianapolis 3. NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL (1-0) - Pasted Saint Augus- 21 Dom. R-Cromartie DB 8 Tennessee State ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF (2) tine's, 72-0. Next: At Duke. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (0) pick Rodney Gunter out of out of Lane, is now in San Diego. Terron Armstead New Orelans 4. TENNESSEE STATE (1-0) - Beat Alabama State, 24-14. SAINT LOUIS RAMS (3) Delaware State and Baltimore's Detroit defensive back Isiah Ferguson St. Louis NEXT: Jackson State in Memphis. 95 William Hayes DE 8 W-Salem State fourth round choice, cornerback Rashean Mathis from Bethune- FORT VALLEY STATE (2) 65 Demetrius Rhaney C 2 Tennessee State Marquette King Oakland 5. ALCORN STATE (0-1) - Thumped at Georgia Tech, 69-6. Tray Walker out of Texas Cookman and Indianapolis Ricardo Lockette Seattle 2 Isiah Ferguson (IR) WR R Arkansas-Pine Bluff Southern. Tennessee State of- Next: At Alabama State. SAN FRANCISCO 49ers (1) linebacker Robert Mathis out GRAMBLING (2) 6. SOUTHERN (0-1) - Thrashed at Louisiana Tech, 62-15. Next: 24 Antoine Bethea S 10 Howard fensive lineman Robert Myers, of A l a b a m a A & M , both entering Jason Hatcher Washington SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (2) DÀIWKURXQGSLFNRI%DOWLPRUH their 13th year in the league, are Larry Donnell NY Giants At Mississippi Valley State Thursday. STILLMAN (2) 7 Tarvaris Jackson QB 10 Alabama State 7. GRAMBLING STATE (0-1) - Humbled at Cal-Berkeley, 73- was cut by the Ravens Saturday the elder statesmen from black Sammie Hill Tennessee 83 Ricardo Lockette WR 5 Fort Valley State 14. Next: Hosting No. 6 Bethune-Cookman. but was picked up by Indianapo- colleges. Howard's Antoine Junior Gallette Washington TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (1) lis. BOWIE STATE (1) 8. BETHUNE-COOKMAN (0-1) - Lost 45-0 at Miami. Next: At 71 Kadeem Edwards OL 2 Tennessee State Bethea (San Francisco), Ala- Perhaps the most surpris- bama State's Tavaris Jackson Khari Lee Chicago No. 7 Grambling State. WASHINGTON REDSKINS (4) DELAWARE STATE (1) 9. MORGAN STATE (0-1) - Lost at Air Force, 63-7. Next: At 92 Chris Baker NT 4 Hampton ing rookie to make a roster was (Seattle) and Grambling's Jason Rodney Gunter Arizona Illinois State. -DVRQ+DWFKHU '7  *UDPEOLQJ6WDWH former Bowie State tight end Hatcher (Washington) are all FLORIDA A&M (1) 73 Frank Kearse DE 4 Alabama A&M 10. TUSKEGEE (1-0) - Shutout Clark Atlanta 26-0. Next: Al- Khari Lee, a rookie free agent black college alums with ten Brian Tyms New England  -XQLRU*DOOHWWH ,5  /%  6WLOOPDQ HOWARD (1) bany State in Phenix City, AL. signee of the Houston Texans years in the league. Antoine Bethea San Francisco OUT: Virginia State AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERNCE (13, -4) who was obtained via trade by Tennessee State, with LANE (1) BALTIMORE RAVENS (2) the Chicago Bears. ÀYHSOD\HUVQRZLQWKHOHDJXH Jacoby Jones San Diego 41 Anthony Levine S 4 Tennessee State Former Hampton and has moved past Hampton, who LINCOLN (MO) (1) Davon Wells NY Jets 25 Tray Walker DB R Texas Southern MEAC standout Justin Du- now sports four players in the BUFFALO BILLS (0) NORFOLK STATE (1) rant, who played last year Don Carey Detroit SCORES CINCINNATI BENGALS (0) league. The MEAC (13) stayed SAINT PAUL'S (1) SEPTEMBER 3 Livingstone 49, Benedict 6 CLEVELAND BROWNS (1) at Dallas, is now in Atlanta. ahead of the SWAC (9) in terms Greg Toler Indianapolis 34 Isaiah Crowell RB 1 Alabama State Another Hampton product, Delta State 49, Fort Valley State 7 Louisiana Tech 62, Southern 15 of the conference with the most TEXAS SOUTHERN (1) Georgia Tech 69, Alcorn State 6 Miami 45, Bethune-Cookman 0 DENVER BRONCOS (0) defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis, players in the NFL. Washington Tray Walker Baltimore UNC-Pembroke 17, W-Salem State 7 Middle Tenn. 70, Jackson State 14 HOUSTON TEXANS (0) has moved from the New York and Indianapolis have the most WINSTON-SALEM STATE (1) INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (4) West Va. State 59, Fairmont State 34 Mississippi College 61, Texas College 6 -HWVZKHUHKHVSHQWWKHÀUVWÀYH William Hayes St. Louis 90 Kendall Langford DE 8 Hampton black college players on their Morehouse 51, Edward Waters 7 98 Robert Mathis OLB 13 Alabama A&M years of his career, to the New rosters with four. Three other SEPTEMBER 5 New Mexico 66, Miss. Valley State 0 70 Robert Myers OT R Tennessee State York Giants. teams (Atlanta, St. Louis and the SCHOOLS WITH Air Force 63, Morgan State 7 N. C. A&T 61, Shaw 7  *UHJ7ROHU '%  6DLQW3DXO¶V Still another former Hamp- NY Giants) have three. MOST PLAYERS IN NFL Alderson-Broaddus 22, Central State 14 N. C. Central 72, St. Augustine’s 0 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1) ton standout, Kendall Lang- Defensive line (10) is the Appalachian State 49, Howard 0 Prairie View A&M 38, Texas Southern 11 59 Ryan Davis DE 3 Bethune-Cookman ford, who has served stints with position with the most black Tennessee State 5 Bowie State 35, Merrimack 32 Rutgers 63, Norfolk State 13 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (0) Hampton 4 Cal 73, Grambling State 14 South Florida 51, Florida A&M 3 MIAMI DOLPHINS (0) Miami and St. Louis, has now college players, just one more Bethune-Cookman 3 California (Pa.) 35, Virginia State 16 Tuskegee 26, Clark Atlanta 0 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (1) taken up residence in India- than defensive backs (9). Nine others 2 Chowan 41, Fayetteville State 31 Valdosta State 21, Albany State 13 84 Brian Tyms (IR) WR 1 Florida A&M NEW YORK JETS (1) BY POSITION Cincinnati 52, Alabama A&M 10 Virginia Union 35, Brevard 21 36 (-6) TOTAL BY TEAM 76 Davon Wells (IR) DT R Lincoln (Mo.) Colorado State 65, Savannah State 13 West Alabama 52, Stillman 9 DB (CB or S, -3) 9 OAKLAND RAIDERS (1) NFC 23 (-2) Washington, Indianapolis 4 AFC 13 (-4) Atlanta, St. Louis, DL (DT or DE, -1) 10 Elizabeth City State 71, Va.-Lynchburg 0 Wingate 14, J. C. Smith 0 7 Marquette King P 4 Fort Valley State NY Giants 3 REC (TE or WR, NC) 7 Hampton 35, Kentucky State 20 PITTSBURGH STEELERS (0) BY CONFERENCE LB (-1) 3 Lane 17, Concordia-Selma 14 SEPTEMBER 6 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (1) MEAC 13 (-7) OL (T or G, -1) 4 Liberty 32, Delaware State 13 North Alabama 34, Miles 17 12 Jacoby Jones WR/KR 9 Lane SWAC 9 (-1) BY EXPERIENCE RB (FB or RB, NC) 1 Lincoln (Mo.) 35, Langston 25 S. C. State 35, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7 TENNESSEE TITANS (1) SIAC 5 (-1) CIAA 3 (NC) Robert Mathis QB (NC) 1 Lincoln (Pa.) 29, Cheyney 22 Tennessee State 24, Alabama State 14 94 Sammie Hill DT 7 Stillman INDYS 6 (+3) Rashean Mathis 13 years Punter (NC) 1

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RALEIGH TRIBUNE PAGEANT Ms. Full-Figured N.C. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 – PAGE 5B Pageant is Sept. 20, 6 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn-Crabtree, 3912 Arrow Dr. Contact: Purusha Jones, (919) 793-7187. Life & Arts BOOK WORKSHOP A public workshop on the future of South Sanders and South The Wilmington Street Corridors is Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. at Wake Tech, 321 Chapanoke original Road. FUNDRAISER ‘Smooth Sisters Inspiring Sisters will host its fall reception fundraiser Silk’ Sept. 24, 6 p.m., Jamaal Wilkes: Memoirs of the Hampton Inn & Suites Crabtree Valley, 3920 Original Smooth As Silk Arrow Dr. Visit By Jamaal Wilkes with Edward www.thesisi.org. Reynolds Davis Jr. 88 Enterprises BLACK VETS Black veterans will Collegiate Academic All- discuss their experi- American for three years. Played ences Sept. 25, 7 p.m. under legendary UCLA coach at N.C. Museum of John Wooden and won back-to- History, 5 E. Edenton St. Call 807-7900. back NCAA championships. NBA Rookie of the Year and three-time CELEBRATION NBA All-Star. The 77th anniversary Inducted into of Chavis Park is Sept. the 2012 26, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. N a i s m i t h Basketball Hall DURHAM of Fame. FESTIVAL Endometrial cancer on Centerfest is Sept. Many people 19-20 in downtown are familiar with Durham, 120 Morris St. Jamaal “Silk” Wilkes on the BOOK SIGNING the rise in United States court, but many Author Matthew African-American women most at risk for dreaded disease don’t know the man off the court. Guinn will sign copies By Lisa Rapaport we believe that there are differ- addressed in this study – such as Husband, father and friend. of his book, The Scribe, ences in tumor biology that we access to specialists or the afford- Philanthropist. Motivational Sept. 21, 7 p.m. at the REUTERS HEALTH Regulator Bookshop, have yet to identify that make the ability of care – may have influ- speaker. 720 Ninth St. Endometrial cancer is becoming disease more aggressive in black enced outcomes for black That’s about to change. more common in the U.S. and women.” women, said Dr. Robert For the first time in his own LECTURE black women appear more likely Endometrial cancer is the fourth DeBernardo, a researcher in gyne- words, Wilkes shares his person- Scott Dikkers, to get the most aggressive types most common malignancy cologic oncology at Cleveland al journey through his new mem- founder of The Onion of tumors and die from the dis- among women, with nearly Clinic in Ohio. oir. The book reveals the true magazine, will speak at ease, a new study suggests. 50,000 cases diagnosed in the U.S. “Aggressive endometrial can- story of being an “athlete’s ath- Duke Sept. 21, 4:30 Researchers analyzed cancer in 2013, Cote and colleagues note cers are difficult to treat and cure lete” – the level of winning and p.m. at Page registry data from 2000 to 2011 Auditorium. in the journal Cancer, in the best of hands, and without success encompassed in Wilkes’ and found incidence rates for Epidemiology, Biomarkers and access to specialists it is likely professional portfolio. FORUMS endometrial tumors increased Prevention. women are not receiving the best From his beginnings in a cham- • A Peace in Our among all racial and ethnic At least some of the increase in therapies and unlikely they have pion family to UCLA, an 88-game Homes International groups. But for white women, the these tumors may be due to rising access to clinical trials,” winning streak, four-time NBA Day of Peace is Sept. increase was less than 1 percent rates of obesity, the researchers DeBernardo, who wasn’t involved champion (Golden State and Los 21, noon to 12:30 p.m. overall, compared with 1.8 per- note. Excess fat tissue produces in the study, said by email. Angeles) and much more, Wilkes’ on the front steps of cent for Hispanic women and 2.5 more hormones such as insulin While more research is needed story inspires, uplifts and amus- the Durham percent for black and Asian to understand the genetics and Courthouse, 510 S. and estrogen, which may help es young and old – basketball Dillard St. women. cancer cells grow. tumor biology that might con- and non-basketball fans alike – as • The next Survival odds were also bleaker Black women were more prone tribute to the endometrial cancer he shares his unique perspective Community Luncheon for black women. Researchers to aggressive tumors, the study risks faced by black women in and experience. Roundtable is Sept. 24, compared them to white women found. When researchers looked particular, there are still some Topics explored include impor- noon to 1 p.m. at similar in age, tumor type and at some of the more fast-growing things women can do to focus on tant lessons he learned playing Shepherds House stage of cancer at diagnosis. After and serious types of endometrial prevention and improve their under coach Wooden; an inside United Methodist, 107 five years, the black women were cancers, black women were 1.9 odds of good outcomes if they do perspective of transitioning from N. Driver St. 6 percent less likely to survive get cancer, said Dr. Joshua Cohen, • National Day of times to 2.5 times more likely to high school basketball to college Remembrance for low-grade tumors and 59 percent get these malignancies than white a researcher in gynecologic oncol- to the NBA; playing with greats’ Murder Victims is Sept. less likely to survive more aggres- women. Hispanic and Asian ogy at the University of California, Bill Walton, Rick Barry, Kareem 25, 6 p.m. at St. sive malignancies. women, in contrast, were less like- Los Angeles Jonsson Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson Phillip’s Episcopal The results are surprising, and ly than white women to have Comprehensive Cancer Center and more. Church, 403 E. Main St. the reasons why black women aggressive subtypes of endome- who wasn't involved in the study. “This book is not a cookie-cut- have outsize risk are unclear, said trial cancer. Women should see a doctor if ter, been-there-done-that story,” IDENTITY THEFT lead study author Michele Cote, a One limitation of the study, the they have abnormal uterine Wilkes said. “Instead, I hope to A seminar on pro- researcher at Wayne State researchers acknowledge, is that bleeding, which can be a symp- tecting your identity is delight not only the basketball Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. at University’s Karmanos Cancer they couldn’t review lab tests of tom of cancer, Cohen said by fan but the casual observer as W.D. Hill Recreation Institute in Detroit. tumors to verify the precise type email. If women are diagnosed well with a behind-the-scenes Center, 1308 “We have worked over the last of tumor and stage of cancer with cancer, they should seek out firsthand account of some of bas- Fayetteville St. Call decade to try to disentangle the women had. This might lead to a specialist in uterine tumors to ketball’s greatest moments on 949-2665. various factors associated with some misclassification of tumor get the best treatment recommen- and off the court.” survival,” Cote said by email. “It is subtypes, but would probably not dations, he added. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Wilkes is CONCERTS highly complex, with socioeco- be associated with race or ethnic- For prevention, “live a healthy one of only 10 UCLA players to • Sept. 24, 8 p.m. – nomic factors and access to care ity, they note. lifestyle and avoid obesity,” George Porter at have his jersey retired at Pauley Duke’s Page certain to play a role. In addition, It’s also possible that issues not Cohen advised. Pavilion. Auditorium. Call 684- 4444. BLOCK WALK Sisters Network RIDES Triangle NC will host Williams its annual Gift Life Block Walk Sept. 26, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Boys & returns to Girls Club of Greater Tucson makesable panoramic the crossover fun By Frank S. Washington Durham, 808 E. roof. Pettigrew St. Call 490- NNPA COLUMNIST The bigger pageant 1571. By Wayne Parry SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. – As engine is now ASSOCIATED PRESS successful as Hyundai has been GALA the base engine. Judge Glenda the past five years, there’s a flaw Mated to a ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Three Hatchett is the guest that they’re trying to fix. six–speed auto- decades after she gave up the speaker at Boys & Girls The Korean automaker pro- matic transmis- crown amid a nude photo scan- Club of Greater duces too many sedans and not sion, the engine dal, Vanessa Williams is return- Durham’s annual gala enough crossover or sport utili- gets 23 mpg in ing to the Miss America pageant. Sept. 26, 7 p.m. at ties. The 2016 Hyundai Tucson is the city, 31 mpg Durham Convention The Miss America the first step towards solving that on the highway Organization, Dick Clark Center. Visit dilemma. www.johnavery.org. and 26 mpg Productions and the ABC televi- The new Tucson crossover that combine. 2016 Hyundai Tucson sion network announced they CHAPEL HILL just went on sale is a little bit This was a great engine. It was really easy to drive. were bringing back the award- FILM FESTIVAL longer, wider and lower than the sounded a little light at idle, but it And then Hyundai concentrated winning actress and singer to “For The Cause” will vehicle it replaces. And in calen- had more than enough power for on advanced technology for the serve as head judge for the 2016 be shown Sept. 24, 7 dar year 2016, Hyundai plans to everyday driving. Our one quibble 2016. Available are a hands-free competition. It began Tuesday p.m. at UNC’s Stone produce 90,000 of them, almost was that sometimes we felt a lift-gate that will open automati- and culminated in the crowning Center Hitchcock doubling the estimated 56,000 it cally, and the height can be set. It Multipurpose Room. hitch in the transmission after we of the next Miss America on will produce this year. got underway from a full stop. had lane departure warning, blind Sunday. Visit http://sonja- Reason? One in three vehicles haynestonectr.unc.edu Sightlines were great. The A pil- spot detection, rear cross traffic Williams, the first African- . sold in the U.S. is either a CUV or lar had been narrowed so there alert, parking sensors and auto- American Miss America, won the an SUV. And while the Tucson was no problem seeing the entire matic emergency braking and title in 1984 but resigned after held a 4.5 percent share of the road. The seats were comfortable, pedestrian detection. Penthouse magazine published CUV market five years ago, today handling was pretty good, Creature comforts included sexually explicit photographs of that share has dropped to 2.5 per- although our driving partner heated and cooled front seats, her taken several years earlier. cent. To increase its share, thought the steering was a little and heated second-row seats. The She went on to have a success- Hyundai concentrated on three mushy. Tucson is equipped with the next ful career in film, television, areas in developing the new Our test vehicle had three driv- generation of blueLink that music and Broadway. Tucson: design, performance and ing modes: normal, sport and eco. includes emergency assistance, Sam Haskell, executive chair- safety. Nothing new there; most We could feel the difference in remote vehicle start and remote man and CEO of the Miss automakers will cite similar for- steering and throttle response vehicle unlock. America Organization, said his mulas for developing a new vehi- with each one. Sport, of course, The Tucson comes in six trim friendship with Williams pre- cle, but, for some, it is more talk held each gear longer. But don’t levels: the SE, SE Popular, Eco, dated the turmoil. than action. get it twisted; the Tucson is not a Sport, Limited and Limited “I have been friends with Not at Hyundai. The automaker sports car. Ultimate. Vanessa for 32 years,” he told really did make some significant The Tucson felt solid. Body Prices range from $22,700 for a The Associated Press. “When the changes for the better in the rigidity had been increased by 48 front-wheel drive SE to $34,050 photos were published, there Tucson. It now has optional LED percent because of an increase in for an all-wheel drive Limited were people urging her to fight, headlights, LED daytime running the use of high strength steel. The Ultimate. but close supporters knew if she lights, new hexagonal grille suspension was re-engineered for With the Tucson, Hyundai lost that fight that she would be adorned the front and \ a sculpt- better handling and quicker should snare a larger slice of the completely removed from the ed hood. 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ROLESVILLE NEW BETHEL BAPTIST God’s TheB Wendell-Wake County NAACP Branch will host its annual Freedom Fund Banquet got your Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. RALEIGH By James Washington COMPASSIONATE BAPITST back 2310 Compassionate Drive THE HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES The next Baptist Training Union A while back, I heard is Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. The topic Bishop T.D. Jakes of the is “Understanding Mental Potters House preach a ser- Health.” The public is invited. mon that really caught my • Church conference is Sept. 29 attention and resonates with at 7 p.m. me all the time. • Revival is Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at He reminded those in the 7 p.m. nightly. The Rev. audience that most of the Bible was written from a jail Nathaniel Woo of New cell. I think his overall mes- Providence Baptist in Raleigh sage had something to do will preach. with his prison outreach ministry, which I under- NNPA OAK CITY BAPTIST stand to be significant. I was The Rev. Staccato Powell speaks at a press conference. 726 Method Road so struck, however, by the Revival is Sept. 22-24 at 7:30 reality of God’s Word and p.m. nightly. direction coming from the deep faith of those impris- ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST oned. 1615-A Oberlin Road That concept has never A missions fundraiser BBQ is left me. What is it about Black Methodist leaders Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. being a believer, a walking talking believer, that some- DURHAM DUKE CHAPEL how frightens those in Black Caucus Leadership By Jazelle Hunt discriminatory policies. It also Duke Chapel is hosting guest power so much that a jail organize aimsfor to call the justice faith community Conference in Washington, D.C. NATIONAL NEWSPAPER preachers throughout the aca- cell is an inevitable and to political action. “As people of faith, we believe PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION demic year: practical answer? History About 150 clergy members, hearts can be changed. But the • Sept. 20, 11 a.m. – Rear Adm. suggests that professing WASHINGTON – Flanked by faith professionals, National Pan- problems and consequences of Barry C. Black (Ret.), chaplain of one’s belief in Jesus Christ images of the nine men and Hellenic Council members, racism cannot and should not as Lord can literally be a women at Emanuel AME Church media and more attended the wait for changes of heart alone. the U.S. Senate death sentence. in Charleston, South Carolina, press conference. At the event, And, as has been the case in the The Bible teaches us that and the four little girls killed in faith leaders outlined a list of history of our nation, political ST. MARK AME ZION eventually our belief will be the 1963 bombing of 16th Street political demands, with criminal leaders must act to do – in leg- 531 S. Roxboro Street put to the ultimate test. Baptist Church in Birmingham, justice reform chief among islative action and fairness and Dr. Kermit J. Degraffenreidt is Have you ever wondered Alabama, among other victims of them. Others included a reversal equality – what changes of heart the guest preacher for the why God’s teachings are so racial violence, a coalition of of biased drug laws, body cam- may be slow to do,” Bishop church’s 125-year celebration feared by those who believe black Methodist leaders stepped eras for all law enforcement and Lawrence Reddick said. Sept. 13. in other religions? squarely into the current fight deployment of special prosecu- Reddick and the other coalition • Sept. 20, 4 p.m. – R L Speaks I used to say Jesus’ mes- for racial justice. tors in cases when police kill leaders also called for an obser- Achievement Club will host its sage made so much sense The coalition announced its unarmed civilians. Other action vance of “Confession, annual grandparents program. that even if He didn’t exist, social and political goals via a areas included education reform, Repentance, and Commitment to St. Ambrose Episcopal’s Jazz we should invent Him. Now “Liberty and Justice for All” press economic justice, gun control End Racism Sunday.” Held this Mass Quartet will perform. that I’m saved, I guess you conference at the National Press and a restoration of broad voting past weekend, the day encour- • Sept. 27, 10 a.m. – Overseas could say I know I’m a candi- Club in Washington, D.C. rights. aged faith leaders to discuss Missions Day. Shirley McDuffie date for assassination. “We…are complicit due to our In tandem with its grassroots racism and social responsibility McCoy of the Eastern N.C. My point, as I was lack of follow-through. God alert- political approach, the coalition with their congregations. Episcopal District of the AME intrigued by Bishop Jakes’ ed us in March of 2010, when we aims to have this agenda Additionally, all faith leaders are Zion Church will speak. reference, is that I don’t gathered in Columbia, South addressed during the 2016 pres- encouraged to lead their congre- view myself as a threat to Carolina, to sound the alarm idential campaign. In November, gations in National Gun Violence PEACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST anyone based upon my regarding the plight of African- Allen University, an HBCU found- Prevention Sabbath Weekend, 2608 Apex Highway belief in one God, the Holy American males. Prior to ed by AME church leaders, will which will be observed Dec. 10- The senior choir will celebrate Trinity and the truth of Trayvon (Martin), prior to Eric host a Presidential Justice Forum 13. The coalition also hopes to its 41st anniversary Sept. 20 at 4 Jesus Christ. But the world Garner, prior to Michael Brown,” in which all candidates will be collaborate with community p.m. in which I live does view me the Rev. Staccato Powell of Grace invited to present their criminal partners and other influential in this manner. AME Zion Church in Raleigh said. justice platforms. bodies to reach unchurched peo- LIFE INTERNATIONAL I suppose a larger issue “We were saying this then. Additionally, the presumed ple in the community. 4823 Meadow Drive ought to be, have I done any- However, to our own shame and nominees of both parties will be “The black church cannot do An Evening of Praise and thing or said anything that detriment, we confess the lack of invited to the general confer- this alone. In fact, Bishop Laughter is Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. to should land me in jail, if jail follow-through. We wrote the ences of the AME and AME Zion Reddick in his sermon last night is defined as that spiritual celebrate the church’s 30th check, but failed to deposit the churches next July. addressed the fact that folks may anniversary. Call 361-5169. place that present day resources to make it a negotiable Coalition co-convener Bishop not know Christ, may not be in Sadducees and Pharisees instrument of fact.” Reginald T. Jackson, who is our church, but they have some- want to send people like FIRST CALVARY Comprised of representatives based in northern New Jersey, thing to contribute – and to their 1311 Morehead Avenue me? from the African Methodist announced the coalition will be credit, have already con- Christian Education workshop is If I haven’t said or done Episcopal, African Methodist sending letters to request meet- tributed,” Jackson said. “We’re Sept. 26 at 8:30 a.m. anything, then maybe I bet- Episcopal Zion (and Christian ings with congressional party making a concerted effort that, • Christian Education Promotion ter get going, stir some Methodist Episcopal churches, leaders. this is not just for church folk, Sunday is Sept. 27 at 7:45 & things up. In their day, the the coalition hopes to influence The coalition also informally but this is for all of us; one apostles, Paul and others federal, state and local govern- 10:45 a.m. Dr. Mark Croston is asked to be included on the nation, under God, with liberty the guest preacher. were indeed looked upon as ments in changing biased and agenda for the Congressional and justice for all.” threats to the establishment. • Sept. 28-30, 7 p.m. nightly – That meant governments Biblical Institute. Dr. Victor and principalities, as well as Davis is the guest facilitator. Call the church hierarchy of that 489-4184 for more information. day. If nothing else, I don’t ST. TITUS IRS tax-exemption promise to 400 Moline Street think anyone would argue that on His worst day, Jesus St. Titus Episcopal will kick off was the quintessential revo- its 130th anniversary with a lutionary. It still amazes me ChristiansBy David Roach metthat federal with income taxpraise, exemp- exempt caution status for colleges and Community Giving Back Picnic how such principles of BAPTIST PRESS tion is only one front with universities, Koskinen said. If Sept. 26 from noon to 2 p.m. at unconditional universal love respect to this issue. State and there were a change in regula- the church. The Rev. Will for humankind got Him WASHINGTON – The Internal local tax exemptions of various tions, "the public would have Mebane of St. Paul’s Episcopal killed. And then it always Revenue Service will not revoke types, as well as other areas of plenty of notice and plenty of Cathedral in Buffalo, New York, hits me that this kind of phi- the tax-exempt status of reli- law like housing, zoning and opportunity to comment, and will deliver the Sept. 27 sermon losophy will ultimately gious organizations that object land use are administered by that's not going to happen in the at 10 a.m. attack and undermine to same-sex marriage, IRS countless agencies all over the next two- and-a-half years." entrenched institutionalized Commissioner John Koskinen country. Federal, state and local Koskinen wrote in a July 30 let- UNION BAPTIST power of all kinds. has promised at least twice in officials administering these ter to Oklahoma Attorney 904 N. Roxboro Street That’s when I realize that if recent weeks. other areas of law are not bound General Scott Pruitt that the "IRS Fifth Annual Transplant you are a believer in Christ, But some tax code experts say by the comments of the IRS com- does not view" the Supreme Awareness Day in Honor of Ivan you are most certainly a the commissioner's commit- missioner or, for the most part, Court's same-sex marriage ruling K. Harrell is Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. threat to man. Man craves ments are not a guarantee of tax by federal tax law." "as having changed the law appli- shelter for organizations with power, and Christianity Christian organizations that cable to section 501(c)(3) deter- MT. VERNON religious objections to the abdicates all power to object to gay marriage "will be minations or examinations. The church will celebrate its Supreme Court's nationwide Jehovah. seeking much greater and broad- Therefore, the IRS will not, 129th anniversary Sept. 27 legalization of homosexual mar- We stand as representa- er assurance" related to tax because of this decision, change beginning at 9:30 a.m. Call 688- riage this summer. exemptions, Batts said. existing standards in reviewing tives of that truth and stand 1823. trial everyday with the world Michael Batts, a CPA who spe- Koskinen's first promise applications for recognition of cializes in nonprofit organiza- occurred at a U.S. Senate exemption under section as our judge and jury. That ST. JOSEPH AME tions, told Baptist Press some Judiciary Oversite Subcommittee 501(c)(3) or in examining the explains that target on the 2521 Fayetteville Street types of tax exemptions could hearing July 29 in which Sen. qualification of section 501(c)(3) backs of believers through- Family and Friends Weekend is out history and should still be in jeopardy. Mike Lee, R.-Utah, asked the organizations." "It is helpful to have correspon- commissioner whether he could Koskinen's assurances were Sept. 26-27. Call 683-1379 for remind us all that there is more information. indeed a target on all of our dence from the sitting IRS com- commit, "in the absence of a welcomed by some who have backs. missioner that provides some directive by Congress or by the expressed concern for Christian ST. JAMES All I can encourage you to minimal level of temporary courts," to not "take any action to colleges and universities based 1305 W. Club Blvd. do in the face of all this is to assurance about the position of remove the tax-exempt status on an April 28 exchange at the Healing Crusade 2015 is Sept. stay the course and know current IRS officials. But the from Christian colleges and uni- Supreme Court between our defense attorney is on commissioner's comments on versities based on their belief Associate Justice Samuel Alito 28-30, Oct. 1-2 at 7 p.m. His way. The prosecuting federal tax-exempt status for that marriage is between a man and U.S. Solicitor General Donald attorney loses this case. So religious organizations do not and a woman." Koskinen Verrilli. In response to the feder- CHAPEL HILL when you’re alone in your establish legal authority on the responded, "I can make that al government's argument that UNITED CHURCH cell, remember, you have matter, and they are not the end commitment." same-sex marriage should be 1321 MLK Blvd. already won. The battle is of the story," Batts, managing The IRS commissioner went on declared a constitutional right, The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, pas- over. The verdict is in. We partner of a national CPA firm to explain that any policy change Alito asked Verrilli about institu- tor emeritus of Trinity United win. that exclusively serves nonprof- will be preceded by an opportu- tions that refuse to permit gay Church of Christ in Chicago, will May God bless and keep its, said in written comments. nity for public comment. marriage. preach Sept. 20 at the 8:45 a.m. you always. "Leaders of religious organiza- "There would be no surprises" "So would the same apply to a and 11 a.m. services. Call (919) tions must also keep in mind relative to the revocation of tax- university or a college?” 942-3540.