WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM The Triangle McCrory creates task force to fight alcohol RIBUNE and substance abuse TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE 6 UNC campuses launch pilot program By Bonitta Best The group will focus on [email protected] statewide prevention, treatment and initia- VOLUME 16 NO. 5 WEEK OF MAY 18, 2014 $1.00 GREENVILLE, N.C. - Harrisburg tives implemented by Mayor Steven Sciascia has a per- the Alcohol Beverage Bull City Legacy sonal stake in Governor Pat Control Commission, McCrory’s executive order aimed Alcohol Law at curbing substance abuse and Enforcement closes out home underage drinking. Sciascia’s 19- Division, the year-old son, Joseph, was killed in Department of Health season in loss. a car accident where the driver, and Human Services McCrory also 19, was intoxicated. and the University of Sciascia was in attendance at East North Carolina System. Carolina University Tuesday to “The physical, mental and social witness McCrory signing the order costs of addiction can last a life- to form the Substance Abuse and time,” McCrory said. “Substance Underage Drinking Prevention and abuse often starts in a person’s Treatment Task Force. Please seeTASK/2A

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR Governor announces Ex-felon education initiative seeks By Latisha Catchatoorian [email protected] Sam Cooke sang “a change is gonna come,” and North purpose Carolina teachers have been hoping for a change for some time now. by ‘soul Last week Gov. Pat McCrory announced education initia- tives aimed to help facilitate such changes in the public polishing’By Latisha Catchatoorian education realm of North Carolina. These include [email protected] increasing teacher pay, pro- Know Your Neighbor is a viding in-state college tuition monthly feature highlighting LATISHA CATCHATOORIAN PHOTO for veterans, increasing the extraordinary deeds of Teachers from across North Carolina gathered in Raleigh Wednesday to lobby for pay raises. funding for textbooks, and ordinary people. establishing salary supple- ments for teachers who DURHAM – Mike Anderson obtain advanced degrees. describes himself as a piece “For years teachers have of black coal that needed suffered through little to no refining, until he became the pay raises as the state had to diamond he was always des- endure one of the toughest tined to be. N.C. teachers’ plea to economic recessions in gen- “Every diamond in the erations,” he said. “The rough is a soul that deserves Career Pathways for to be polished,” he said. “I Teachers framework revers- kind of look at myself as a es that trend.” diamond in the rough. I was- McCrory is implementing n’t formed yet, but I had to lawmakers: Pay us this framework which go through my dark coal Educators demand raises at start of short session includes modest raises in the phase and all the pressures By Latisha Catchatoorian teachers to other states or leav- will be fully funded, but doesn’t short term and “a meaning- around me is what formed [email protected] ing the profession. think that expectation will be ful, long-term plan that me.” RALEIGH – Teachers who edu- Justin Ashley, a teacher at met. empowers teachers to deter- Anderson may glisten and cate 1.5 million public school McAlpine Elementary in “Gov. (Pat) McCrory and our mine their own financial gleam now, but his refine- children in North Carolina Charlotte, and the social studies legislative leaders need to take future, while at the same ment didn’t come without a haven’t seen a raise in the last six teacher of the year, has already strong action this year. Teachers time giving local school dis- price –17 years in prison. years. begun applying for positions in are making decisions this year tricts the flexibility to “I was facing the death “Teacher salaries rank 46th (in South Carolina. He cited class- about whether to invest in a mas- address the most pressing penalty, plus 60 years, plus the U.S.),” Superintendent of room overcrowding and fewer ters degree or go to a state where needs of their students and life,” he said. “I ended up tak- Public Instruction June Atkinson resources coupled with higher professional advancement is val- community.” ing a plea bargain for life and said. “To me it’s not a big deal expectations and less support. ued,” NCAE President Rodney Calla Wright, executive ended up serving 17 years about where we rank…the big “I have always thought of pub- Ellis said. “Teachers are making director of the Coalition of on that life sentence because issue is that we are at the bottom lic education as the heartbeat of decisions this year whether to Concerned Parents for the parole board decided to of the list, and that’s not good democracy and our teachers are stay in a state that has robbed African American Children, give me another chance.” enough for North Carolina stu- the heart that keeps the blood them of their due process rights said it’s important that North Anderson’s second chance dents and our teachers.” pumping, but many teachers in or go to a state where those Carolina focus on paying all came after almost two The North Carolina Association our state are being disheartened rights are respected.” teachers a competitive salary decades of proving himself. of Educators held a press confer- by the pay and the working con- Ellis said North Carolina fund- that is aligned with other He worked tirelessly during ence Wednesday on the opening ditions,” he said. ing for teacher salaries and per states. those 17 years to turn into day of the General Assembly If he finds a job in South pupil funding are declining or “For years the state of the man he always wanted to downtown to make their case Carolina, Ashley said he will earn barely better than flat. The reces- North Carolina has proved be. While in prison, he that the state needs to make $7,000 more annually, with a sion is not an excuse and neither how they do not value educa- earned two college degrees, changes now to save public edu- guaranteed increase of $1,000 is Medicaid funding, and the tion based on the way the wrote 13 books and two cation. the following year. state should “be embarrassed.” legislature failed to fund screenplays. A prison coun- Atkinson said it is now on the Ashley choked up when relay- “In February, the governor said teacher pay raises and the selor eventually hired him as shoulders of lawmakers to pay ing that his son will start kinder- he wanted to increase the base lack of funding for our pre-K the inmate tutor for GED teachers well and that North garten in the fall and as a taxpay- pay for North Carolina teachers program initiatives,” she classes, and within a year Carolina is at a crossroads as to er and a parent, he hopes the to $35,000. We have said that all said. test scores were up 15 per- whether it will stop the exodus of schoolhouse his son walks into Please seeTEACHERS/ 2A McCrory is increasing early cent. childhood education funding He also conceptualized his by $3.6 million as part of his nonprofit, Polished Souls plans. In February, he raised Foundation Inc. the base pay for teachers to Anderson said his goal is to $35,000 and planned to help a kid get a second announce additional teacher chance when he goes before Academy helps students earn their diplomas pay initiatives after the a judge. If that person has to By Latisha Catchatoorian founded by Sandee Washington. that works with young adults to make state’s revenue picture do jail time, Anderson wants [email protected] Washington, who was teaching GED changes in the community. became clearer. His Career to at least plant a seed so he programming at various places in the To enroll in the ADD, students must Pathways for Teachers is the is a model inmate and comes DURHAM – Roughly 70 percent of community, kept seeing her students have a sit-down meeting to make sure follow-up of that promise. out a better person. students who come to the in low-wage jobs with no opportunity the academy is what they’re really Supplements for teachers “Some of those guys go in Achievement Academy of Durham for advancement. looking for and can meet their needs. with advanced degrees in the for three years and come out are reading below high school level. “She wanted to have a program that In addition to GED, there is a post- subject they’re teaching will even more criminally gifted The AAD teaches and supports very deliberately addressed the need secondary program that works with earn raises that are 10 per- and hardened criminals,” he young adults who have dropped out to help students after they earn their students who want to, or are attend- cent of their base pay, while said. of school to help them receive their GEDs to move on and to do some ing college. It helps them with career state employees will receive Anderson’s work with kids equivalency diplomas and move on post-secondary work so they were exploration, creating a 10-year plan, a raise of $1,000, including is all based on his own life to post-secondary education and/or actually getting something financial enrollment, applications and finan- benefits, which is an average story. Growing up in employment. It focuses on strength- out of this GED, which is very, very cial aid, and with placement tests. of 2 percent. Fayetteville, he came from a ening critical reading skills, but also hard for them to get in the first Graduate Janeta Cherry is in the Bryan Proffitt, a teacher in family with an alcoholic and tutors in a variety of other subjects. place,” Erdheim said. post-secondary program. She left Durham, said, in general, he abusive Vietnam vet father “Our year-round daily school pro- Erdheim said the GED program is high school not knowing what she doesn’t trust any initiative who was diagnosed with vides the education and support nec- their “bread and butter” and what needed help with, but with the inten- the governor or legislature post-traumatic stress disor- essary for high-risk, initially low- most students come to the academy tion of coming to the AAD. brings to the public school der but was never treated. reading, hard-working students living to enroll in. There are currently 45 to She said she tried different avenues system. Anderson started selling in poverty to become sustainably 50 students enrolled, and the enroll- to graduate before, but nothing “I don’t find all of the initia- marijuana at 14 as a way to employed. We pair formal education ment process usually involves a seemed to work and she didn’t like tives that the governor has make money and as an outlet with the teaching of personal and referral from the Durham YES pro- the classroom atmosphere. She is tak- brought 100 percent objec- from the anger towards his leadership skills to turn lives gram, which most AAD students are ing online college courses and is tionable, but I am opposed to around,” the website states. already enrolled in. Youth earning her associate arts degree with Founded in 2005, the academy was Empowered Solutions is a nonprofit Please seeEX-CONVICT/2A SeeACADEMY/3A Please seeEDUCATION/3A

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atContinued start from 1A of shortTeachers session also spoke out against a recent law that requires school boards freshContinued from 1A startprogram for called MAPP- everyone Mutual be in the organization. It’s teachers deserve a fair and professional to ask 25 percent of teachers to give up Agreement Parole Plans. As a taught me although we may pay raise,” he said. father. their vested tenure. part of MAPP, Anderson was struggle in life, you can still Ellis said these outlined pay raises and His marijuana-selling antics “The board of education for Durham allowed to go on supervised do anything as long as you steps are inadequate, given that teacher transitioned into selling Public Schools stands up for children’s passes to be slowly reintro- put your mind to it,” he said. pay has been frozen for six years. heavier illegal drugs and then education by standing up for its teach- duced into society. Member Tyrone Tapp, James Ford, a world history teacher at weapons. He was eventually ers. We have taken two major steps this While out, he competed in Anderson’s Polished Souls Garinger High School, said students will caught, charged and impris- year that demonstrate our support. poetry contests when he ambassador to the youth, ultimately suffer, and the way the state oned. He said being put into “First, we joined Guilford County and could, many of which were in said Anderson is a great treats educators is indicative of how it isolation with nothing but his filed litigation asking for relief from Durham. He said he was motivator. feels about students. underwear, in 98-degree heat implementing the 25 percent provision attracted to the Bull City “It’s keeping me out of “As the short session of the General with no air conditioning, was of the new tenure-ending wall,” board because of the prevalent trouble, first and foremost,” Assembly opens up, we are no doubt in a turning point. chair Heidi Carter said. “Secondly, we presence of the arts and he said. I’ve learned how to a precarious situation, one I believe will So, he began writing. And it supported the NCAE litigation with a knew if he ever got out, this be patient instead of letting determine the fate of every sector in the was through the pen that he signed affidavit against revoking the is where he would settle. my emotions take over.” state of North Carolina,” he said. “There found solace. After he wrote right of a tenured teacher to due “That’s actually what we In addition to running is not a single profession that does not his first poems, the feeling of process and a fair hearing in case of dis- incorporate into Polished Polished Souls, Anderson is begin at the hands of sound instruction danger around him subsided. missal.” Souls is the arts,” he said. also general manager of from teachers.” He became a model inmate Carter said the “25 percent provision” “We find those that are cre- Dame’s Chicken & Waffles in Ford said teachers don’t want to be and never had a single infrac- is not about rewarding excellence in ative, that have talents, find downtown Durham. He is fabulously wealthy, but they don’t want tion. He thought that if he teaching but an attempt to coerce teach- for them how to tap into married with a 2-year-old to work for peanuts either. ever got an opportunity at a ers to give up their duly earned right to those talents and use it as an son. “We do this work because we know second chance, he wanted to tenure before 2018 in exchange for a alternative way to say, you “I never believe in the fact what a quality education can do,” he be fully equipped and pre- $500 bonus and a four-year contract. know, you don’t have to go that junk exists if God creat- said. “We know that education is pro pared. “I challenge our legislatures to do out here on the street corner ed it. These kids are not to be business, attracting companies and pro- “My 15th year, the parole right by their constituents and do (and) hang out with the thrown away and if I could viding a steady workforce. It breaks board brought me in for an what’s best for our state,” said Elizabeth homies.” change, they could change. If cycles of dependency, poverty and vio- interview,” he said. Foster, president of the Guilford County Caderrik Lindsey, who has my life could turn around the lence. The board told Anderson – Association of Educators and a certified been in the program for a lit- way it turned around, then “It ensures the criminal justice system who had already obtained special education teacher. “Attacking tle over a year, said the cata- their lives can turn around. I functions properly giving jurors the degrees and vocational train- public education is not how we grow lyst for him joining was when just want society to be a bet- necessary skills to render verdicts after ing, and piloted prison talent our future or our economy. Our state is he saw Anderson give a pres- ter fit for them,” he said. critically analyzing evidence keeping shows and black history watching what politicians do in the entation at his school. Visit http://polished- citizens in a democracy to properly gov- month programs – about a short session because we will remem- “It’s a great experience to souls.com. ern themselves.” ber in November.”

EducationContinued from page 1A million initiative fund that will assist rightlaunched direction,” he said. school districts in the cre- any stopgap measure that McCrory also plans to dou- ation of local career path- ble state funding for text- isn’t developed with broad ways that “encourage effec- participation and input from books to $46 million. prescription drugs and alco- can cause, or the danger it tive teachers to expand their Continued from page1A public school stakeholders,” “I’d like to see an increase hol, particularly among our can present to others.” impact and maximize stu- in resources in our schools youthTask which is why weforce are on abuse he said. “And further, I’m young people. If we are to be The ABC Commission’s job dents’ achievement.” opposed to any measures coupled with the creation of targeting our efforts on early successful in helping young will be to help prevent under- Travis Mitchell, president that will require raiding the structures that facilitate stu- intervention and treatment.” people stay out of crisis, age drinking among middle, of Communities in Schools budgets of other public serv- dents, parents, teachers, and McCrory signed the order steps must be taken to high school and underage of Wake County, said the ices. Those cuts will hit poor other school workers collab- at East Carolina University, reverse this alarming and college students. state can’t meet the needs of communities and communi- orating to develop a vision one of six UNC campuses dangerous trend.” “It’s going to take a culture all students by itself, and ties of color that rely on for public schools that meet that will participate in the The task force will also shift to address the issue of community organizations them the hardest, and I think the needs of our students pilot program. The others are build on statewide enforce- underage drinking in North need to provide the extra it’s my duty to fight for the and our communities,” N.C. A&T, UNC-Chapel Hill, ment efforts to crack down Carolina,” ABC Chairman Jim enrichment support. welfare of my students.” Proffitt said. “I think the gov- UNC-Wilmington, UNC- on licensed establishments Gardner said. “We’re uniting “I believe that in order for Wright voiced her concern ernor and the General Greensboro and UNC- that violate state laws. everyone – parents, students, North Carolina to remain that every student deserves Assembly have a responsibil- Charlotte. “Underage drinking is not a educators, law enforcement, competitive, in order for a teacher that is capable of ity at minimum to restore a Of the six, Charlotte is the simple rite of passage,” industry, the prevention Wake County and the working in ethnically diverse step schedule so that teach- first to house a campus Department of Public Safety community and concerned Triangle to remain competi- settings. ers, and all educators, can recovery center and provide Secretary Frank L. Perry citizens of our state. We’re tive, any efforts by the gov- “Research and common view teaching as a profession scholarships to students said. “One of our main goals going to work together on a ernment and the General sense tells us that the quality that will allow them to keep receiving substance abuse is to stop minors from pur- full-scale campaign to raise Assembly to make teacher of (the) teacher standing up with rising costs of living, treatment. chasing, possessing and awareness, equip parents salaries offered in the city, before a student is the have a family if they choose “Substance abuse is much using alcohol, and to stop with the resources they need county, (more competitive), biggest factor in that child’s and not fear a retirement broader than the use of ille- others from procuring alco- and, as a result, reduce that’s always a step in the education,” McCrory said. without any savings.” gal narcotics,” DHHS hol for minors. Many people underage drinking across the “We must make it possible Secretary Aldona Wos said. do not realize the physical state.” for our best teachers to “There is growing abuse of and mental damage drinking PUBLIC NOTICE remain in the classroom instead of leaving to earn more income as an adminis- Solicitation for DBE/MBE/WBE Quotations trator or by abandoning the profession.” Sanford Contractors, Inc. is seeking certified There are three pillars of DBE/MBE/WBE quotations on the following projects: the program’s pay structure. The first is professional, Project: Chatham County Agriculture and which enables teachers to Conference Center Site Development earn more money earlier, Location: Pittsboro, NC with compensation increase Bid Date: May 28th, 2014 and opportunities available for future implementation. *Quotes must be submitted to our office no later The second involves career than 12 pm on May 28th to be considered pathways, which allow edu- cators to earn raises for lead- ership roles, teaching in Interested parties may contact Tom Haislip at high-need subjects or in (919) 775-7882 or [email protected] high-need schools and/or for further information. Plans and specifications pursuing other opportunities can be reviewed at the office. for improvement. The third is the career Sanford Contractors, Inc. is an Equal pathways fund, which is a $9 Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Gayle Erdheim (purple shirt with glasses) works with students.

AcademyContinued from 1A GED, helps it means they’ve workers gone mencing. plans to become a special ahead and dropped out. We’d Marna Doucette has been education teacher. like it to help them be better an AAD tutor for three years “I always wanted to be one readers when they go back to with her husband. They (a teacher), it just made it school next year and actually found out about the academy seem possible when I came finish high school.” through the Triangle here,” she said. “I honestly Sylvester Foster, 21, is in Community Foundation and don’t know what was wrong the pre-GED program after thought it was a great idea. with me, because in school I dropping out of high school. She helps students in reading didn’t pass the classes but I He said the AAD has helped before they go through more always passed the tests. I did- him develop and strengthen formal classes. n’t try because the teachers his reading and math skills. “I enjoy it so much. I would didn’t care and the students “I notice that I’ve been really like these students, not were just mean, so I did end developing bigger words only read because it’s impor- up skipping a lot.” than I have before and. I’ve tant for their education, but The academy is also work- been reading much faster, read for the joy of reading, so ing on piloting a pre-GED pro- with much more accuracy I hope for that,” she said. gram for those who are look- and when I type on the key- “There’s nothing you do that ing to earn their GEDs while board, I get much quicker,” doesn’t involve reading. It’s still in high school. he said. “I’m very sharp at kind of the cornerstone to “What we think is, if all finding key words in para- everything that happens these kids who have dropped graphs.” after that. Vocabulary, which out are coming to us with Tutors usually are recruited is a part of reading, leads into compromised reading skills, through a volunteer center. the other areas of study.” that a good thing to do would They do not have to be past Added Cherry: “They’re be, instead of waiting to see if teachers or educators, just personal, it’s not just about someone drops out, to fix people willing to help. the school. It was just some- that,” Erdheim said. Erdheim said they train all thing that I needed. I needed “Hopefully, it’s not going to their volunteers and most someone who actually cared be a pre-GED program, work in the reading program. about me and not just the because if it becomes pre- They also shadow another school thing.” veteran tutor before com- 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, May 18, 2014

DestinyBy Natalie Vizuete brings thertriplets work on the program. asto president, UNC Sheri as vice Risi, Chapel a journalism major, because Hill they want children A moral responsibility The iLead Nigeria curricu- president and Rucca as secre- joined a sorority and loved to in their parents’ home coun- SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE Risi came up with the idea for iLead as a senior at lum includes public speaking tary. By their senior year, dance. Rucca, who majored try to have the opportunities CHAPEL HILL – Now that Southeast Raleigh Magnet and career development les- they started to develop sepa- in women and gender stud- they have had in the United sisters Risi and Sheri High School. Her graduation sons, but also seeks to help rate interests from each ies, and African, African- States. Ademola have graduated project looked at educational the young students further other. American, and Diaspora “This word ‘destiny’ really from UNC-Chapel Hill, they methods to help Nigeria develop traits such as coura- While they came to Studies, started practicing captures our moments here will head in different direc- youth. As part of the project, geousness, persistence, Carolina together and lived yoga and meditation and at Carolina,” Sheri said. “We tions. Risi is moving to San she donated school supplies patience and hard work. The together for two years, they spent a lot of time journaling. have been so involved in dif- Francisco or New York for and developed a leadership women hope the Nigerian found different ways to occu- Risi and Sheri also spent a ferent activities for four work, while Sheri will start curriculum. students will use what they py their time. Sheri majored semester abroad in the fall, years now and toward the lat- graduate school in Illinois. At UNC, she received a learn through the curriculum in psychology and by her while Rucca finished her ter part of our college experi- Their other sister, Rucca, Bryan Social Innovation to become community lead- sophomore year had started coursework at UNC early and ence, we have come together graduated a semester ahead Fellowship through the ers or leaders in their careers conducting neurobehav- graduated a semester ahead for this one project. I think it of them in December and is Carolina Center for Public who will speak out about ioral research in the Bowles of her sisters. Still, the is kind of interesting. I think heading to Los Angeles for Service to expand on the injustices. Center for Alcohol Studies in triplets came together to it is a little bit striking.” more school. idea. The fellowship is The women hope to devel- the UNC School of Medicine. work on iLead Nigeria Despite the distance that designed for students who op iLead Nigeria into a cam- will be between them, the want to make a significant pus organization in which triplets from Raleigh will change in a community two or three Carolina stu- maintain a common and through an entrepreneurial dents work on the program active bond to Carolina. The project. Fellowship team in Nigeria each summer. trio is developing a project members enroll in a public They would also like to called iLead Nigeria, a cam- policy course and receive up expand the program to other paign and curriculum to $1,500 to help launch their schools in Nigeria and recruit designed to help elementary ideas, support from staff, Nigerian university students school-aged students devel- and other students and lead- to work on the program as op skills to one day become ership training and personal well. leaders in their country. development. “I feel like it is kind of like a The mission is personal for All three of the Ademola moral responsibility for us. the Ademola triplets. Their sisters are working on the We’ve been blessed here,” parents immigrated to the leadership curriculum, along Rucca Ademola said. United States from Nigeria with UNC senior Toyosi before they were born. The Destiny to come Oyelowo. They have adopted to Carolina together sisters have visited their fam- an elementary school to work The triplets say it was des- ily there regularly since 2002. with and keep in touch with tiny that brought the three of “It won’t be right for us not the principal there once a them to Carolina. They each Triplets Sheri, Rucca and Risi Ademola have started iLead Nigeria, a campaign and to go back and help our coun- month. Risi will return to served in student govern- try,” Risi Ademola said. curriculum designed to help elementary school-aged students develop skills to one Nigeria this summer to fur- ment in high school, with Risi day become leaders in their country. 4 percent sentenced to June 30 is deadline for

often the condition of negoti- DeathBy Freddie Allen Row are innocentmake it highly expensive for ated plea deals. Once con- just one execution,” Dieter NATIONAL NEWSPAPER sterilization payment victed, few defendants said. PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION receive legal counsel. The The DPIC reported that report said that death sen- between 1973 and 2011, WASHINGTON – Since tence cases are far different. death sentence cases costs the physical and emotional lies were threatened with los- 1973, more than 300 inno- claimsBy Herbert L. White in North Carolina “All death sentences are effects of forced sterilization American taxpayers nearly [email protected] ing welfare benefits. cent defendants have been reviewed on appeal; almost $25 billion. People don’t are immeasurable, compen- The Office of Justice for sentenced to death, largely all are reviewed repeatedly. mind paying for something if People who were unknow- sation is a small tangible way Sterilization Victims, estab- because blacks are overrep- With few exceptions, capital it’s positive and it works, ingly sterilized by North of showing support for the lished last year as part of the resented among murder con- defendants have lawyers as Dieter aid. The death penalty Carolina’s Eugenics Board burdens they were forced to Department of victions and among those long as they remain on death represents the complete program have until June 30 carry.” Administration, is collecting who are wrongfully con- row. Everyone, from the first opposite. to submit a claim for com- The 2012 Governor’s documentation and helping demned to die, according to a officer on the scene of a Even though a small cluster pensation. Eugenics Compensation Task individuals with their claims. recent report. potentially capital crime to of states and counties is only The state Office for Justice Force found that 7,600 North Completed forms and docu- “The size of the group of the chief justice of the United using the death penalty, said of Sterilization Victims, Carolinians – many of whom mentation are sent to the innocent people sent to States, takes capital cases Dieter, everybody’s paying which received 376 claim were poor, sick or disabled – Industrial Commission, death surprised me,” said more seriously than other for it. forms from potential were sterilized by force or which determines eligibility. Samuel Gross, co-author of criminal prosecutions — and Blacks account for roughly Eugenics Board sterilization coercion under the authori- The state is providing $10 the study and a law school knows that everybody else 13 percent of the population victims, as of March 31. zation of the state’s Eugenics million in compensation to professor at the University of will do so as well,” the report but nearly 42 percent of the Among those, 199 were for- Board from 1929-74. be divided equally among Michigan. “I would not have stated. “And everyone from prison population on death warded to the N.C. Industrial Females made up 85 per- certified living predicted it was anywhere defense lawyers to innocence row, compared to whites who Commission to determine cent of sterilization victims claimants. The payout is near that large.” projects to governors and make up 63 percent of the whether the claimants are eli- in North Carolina. Blacks and scheduled for June 30, 2015. The study, published in state and federal judges is U.S. population and about 43 gible for compensation. Native Americans made up For more information, “Proceedings of the National likely to be particularly care- percent of the prisoners serv- “It is heartening that people 40 percent, according to the including claim forms, please Academy of Sciences,” esti- ful to avoid the execution of ing time on death row. Since are coming forward and mak- task force’s report. Task visit the Office for Justice of mated that between 1973 innocent defendants.” 1976, 34 percent of prisoners ing claims,” Gov. Pat McCrory force researchers found Sterilization Victims online and 2004 about 1 in 25 (4.1 Once the threat of execu- executed have been black said in a statement. “While some victims or their fami- or call (919) 807-4270. percent) defendants that tion is eliminated, the players and 56 percent were white. received a death sentence move on and the chances of In the 2011 study “Struck were falsely convicted and an innocent person regaining by Lightning: The Continuing would have likely been exon- their freedom quickly fade Arbitrariness of the Death erated if they remained on away. Penalty Thirty-Five Years death row indefinitely. “The comment about that After Its Re-instatement in In a statement, Gross said is that the death penalty sys- 1976,” the DPIC said “One of that most of these undiscov- tem takes a lot of the the strongest determinants ered, innocent capital defen- resources from the ‘regular’ of who gets the death penal- dants have been resentenced criminal justice system,” said ty is the race of the victim in to life in prison, and then for- Robert Dieter, executive the underlying murder.” gotten. Although death sen- director of the Death Penalty That is particularly true in tence cases account for Information Center. Southern states, where most roughly one-tenth of 1 per- The most recent research blacks live. cent of prison sentences, suggests that each death “The odds of receiving the they represent about 12 per- penalty case costs an average death penalty in Georgia cent of the known exonera- of $3 million from beginning were 4.3 times greater if the tions between 1989 and to end. Dieter said that $3 defendant killed a white per- 2012. million doesn’t capture all son than if he killed a black “A major reason for this the costs associated with a person,” the report stated. extraordinary exoneration death penalty case, because “In Florida, for example, a rate is that far more attention not everybody that receives a defendant’s odds of receiv- and resources are devoted to death sentence is actually ing a death sentence is 4.8 death penalty cases than to executed. times higher if the victim is other criminal prosecutions, That means one execution white than if the victim is before and after conviction,” costs closer to $30 million. black in similar cases. In the report stated. “The net costs of all the Oklahoma, the multiplier is Most felony convictions legal work and all the cases 4.3; in North Carolina, 4.4 occur without any evidence that lead up to it, and end up and in Mississippi, 5.5.” presented in court and are with that single execution Insufficient vitamin D

By Jazelle Hunt mal (blood test or clinical men). linked toexam),” prostate the study states. “If cancerIt’s especially a concern for NATIONAL NEWSPAPER vitamin D is involved in men over 50, as the risk of PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION prostate cancer initiation or onset rises steadily over WASHINGTON — The rela- progression, it would provide time. Cancer in general is the tionship between melanin a modifiable risk factor for No. 1 cause of death for black and vitamin D, the nutrient primary prevention and sec- men 65 to 84 in the United that sunlight provides, may ondary prevention to limit States, according to the explain why African- progression, especially in the Centers for Disease Control American, Caribbean and highest risk group of African- and Prevention. men of African ancestry have American men.” The study tested the vita- the highest rates of prostate Among American men, min D levels of nearly 700 cancer than anyone in the prostate cancer is the most men in the Chicago area world, according to a new common cancer, and the sec- undergoing their first study. ond leading cause of cancer prostate biopsies, which is The study by a team of deaths. One in seven the usual recommendation researchers at Northwestern American men will develop it after an abnormal test result University, which appears in in his lifetime. or clinical exam. Researchers this month’s issue of Clinical However, black men are 60 found that while severely low Cancer Research, finds that percent more likely than vitamin D levels were associ- vitamin D deficiency is asso- whites to be affected, accord- ated with more aggressive ciated with increased risk of ing to the American Cancer tumors, across race, black diagnosis among black men Society. Although the mortal- men with even moderately but not among white men. ity rate is among the lowest low vitamin D levels had “Our report is the first to of all cancers, it is more than higher odds of being diag- describe the association of twice as high for black men nosed after that initial biop- vitamin D deficiency and out- than white men. (The inci- sy. There was no similar link comes of prostate biopsies in dence of prostate cancer is among the white men stud- high-risk men with an abnor- low among Latino and Asian ied. The Triangle Tribune 4A EDITORIALS/ Sunday, May 18, 2014

ALong slow after completing response his their schools for tothe sole Nigerian pur- attention to this vile atrocity kidnap- much “deliberation?” As eight-year presidency, pose of marrying them off, or ping. Again, this capture may grateful as I am for U. S. William Jefferson Clinton selling them, it is not clear well be the tip of the iceberg. intervention, the pace of it acknowledged that he should how many others have been Who knows how many girls saddens me. Were we nod- have intervened in the con- taken from their schools. This have been captured from ding on Nigeria? flict in Rwanda. Hundreds of extremist group opposes their homes or their schools. The status of women and “Western education” and uses 115 Market Street Suite 360H thousands per- Women have too often been girls should be a global con- ished from the their beliefs to justify their tools in genocide, yet too cern. Nigeria is one of the Durham, NC 27701 genocide that action. often this form of genocide countries that visibly shaped the coun- Some have shrugged that has been ignored. The United impose inequality. We have try. In his zeal for this is a “cultural” or internal Nations spews pithy pro- intervened in human rights Gerald O. Johnson international matter that Nigerians must nouncements and declares that have no gender compo- PUBLISHER peace, Clinton settle among themselves. The one year or another the year nent all over the world, but intervened in United States and the United of human rights. But, as for- have been notably silent Bonitta Best Ireland, the Nations are nodding on mer Secretary of State Hilary when the African continent MANAGING EDITOR JULIANNE Middle East and Nigeria if they choose to do Clinton has often declared, is involved. We say that MALVEAUX Bosnia. He little more than offer lip serv- “women’s rights are human these are internal matters acknowledged ice in this crisis situation. It rights.” that countries must settle on that had the has been documented in Now, every woman in the their own, but when human United States intervened in Bosnia and Rwanda that rape U.S. Senate has called for rights activists are massa- Rwanda, at least 300,000 was an instrument of war. relief for the kidnapped girls. cred in China, we manage to Seven subplots of deaths may have been pre- What about Nigeria? President Barack Obama, ref- get involved. vented. Dozens gathered outside erencing his own daughters, “Women’s rights are Now, nearly 300 Nigerian the White House and outside has offered relief. There have human rights.” To suggest girls have been kidnapped the Nigerian Embassy to been “high level” meetings to that women deserve any the short session from their school by an plead that the powers that be talk about the ways the U.S. less is to deny our humanity By Chris Fitzsimon The previews of the summer General Assembly extremist group that calls “bring back our girls.” First can intervene in this repug- all over the world. We can- session are done, the pre-session fundraising events lady Michelle Obama has also Special To The Tribune themselves Islamic. (I don’t nant situation. not fight for social and eco- are winding down, and the demonstrations and lob- know of any legitimate carried a sign to that effect. Our intervention is spot on, nomic justice by taking bying days are about to begin in what might be a leg- Islamic group that approves Nearly a month after the girls but why did it take so long? weapons from half of the islative session as interesting for the subplots of this kind of activity). were seized, the international Were these Bosnian women, army. The women who have behind the scenes as for the bills lawmakers end up Beyond the 300 stolen from community has begun to pay would there have been so experienced direct subjuga- passing. tion are often, also, the most Among the other topics that lawmakers are likely passionate spokespeople. to consider this summer are a pay hike for teachers Our country has been a and state employees, a response to the coal ash spill champion of human rights into the Dan River, Governor McCrory’s scaled-down all over the world, and when version of Medicaid reform, a move to repeal the we nod on Nigeria we are Common Core education standards, McCrory’s suggesting that women’s ongoing effort to privatize the state’s economic rights do not matter. We development efforts, a push to repeal or weaken the know about 300 Nigerian state’s certificate of need laws and ongoing efforts to girls today. How many will speed up fracking in the state. we learn about tomorrow? With that as a backdrop, here are seven subplots to How many in another coun- watch as the session unfolds. try? 1. How will legislative leaders address the growing How many will be swal- state budget shortfall for next year? Most of the dis- lowed in a world patriarchy cussion of the state budget problems has focused on because we refuse to act? the recent news that revenues in the current year are Julianne Malveaux is a now projected to be $445 million less than forecast, Washington, D.C.-based thanks largely to the tax cut for corpo- economist and writer. She is rations and the wealthy passed last president emerita of Bennett session. McCrory administration offi- College for Women. cials and legislative leaders say they can fill this year’s hole with money left unspent in this year’s budget and savings from cost-cutting measures McCrory implemented earlier in the year. Maybe, but this year is not the biggest budget problem, next year is. CHRIS They have three choices: Rethink last year’s unwise tax cuts and the next CompensatingAthletes at Northwestern their comments recently college as State University’s athletes basketball divorce.” Within five years of FITZSIMON round of reductions set to kick in Jan. University shocked the NCAA part of a sports panel mod- and football rosters, and retirement, approximately 60 1; slash funding for universities, by taking steps to unionize erated by Edwards at the dominate among its star percent of former NBA players human services and other programs; student-athletes. University of Texas. The players, fueling a nearly $130 are broke. or ignore the growing budget hole and pass a budg- Surprisingly, NBA Hall of discussion was part of a million athletic department Athletes have to cope with et they know will be unbalanced just to get through Famer Bill Russell, former NFL three-day summit at the budget on a campus where other issues as well, Harry this election year. great Jim Brown and Harry Lyndon B. Johnson black males represent only Edwards said. 2. What effect will the House Speaker running for Edwards, who organized a Presidential Library com- 2.7 percent of the student “Fifteen percent of the ath- the U.S. Senate have on the session? Speaker Thom human rights protest at the memorating the 50th body. The disparity between letes who show up for the com- Tillis spent the primary season reminding people 1 9 6 8 anniversary of the 1964 the graduation rate for OSU’s bine have already been in con- how conservative he is, endorsing a personhood Olympics in Civil Rights Act. black football players, at 38 cussion situations before they amendment to the U.S. Constitution, questioning the Mexico City Russell said the NCAA’s percent, and all student-ath- even get to the NFL, and concus- need for any minimum wage —not just opposing an that culminat- money machine should be letes, at 71 percent, represent sions are not something that increase – and bragging about all the extreme legis- ed in Tommy viewed within the context the highest disparity in the you get over. That’s something lation passed by the General Assembly under his Smith and of other successful U.S. Big Ten.” the unions can’t address.” direction for the last three years. But now he is in a John Carlos businesses. “All great for- If colleges are serving as Instead of unions, Edwards general election battle with Sen. Kay Hagan and giving a tunes are amassed on farm teams for the pros, said, the emphasis should be needs to appear less strident to appeal to moderate clenched fist cheap or slave labor,” he players are spending less and put on making sure athletes get explained. “The NCAA – the less time on the farm. This an education so that even if voters, or least tone down the tea party rhetoric that GEORGE E. salute when marked the primary. That makes it unlikely there they mounted one group everybody is year, for example, Kentucky they end up broke, they will will be more far-right legislation passed this sum- CURRY the winners focusing on – has this freshmen basketball stars have other skills with which to mer. platform, do money machine. To keep it Julius Randle and James support themselves. 3. How will legislative leaders treat the newly not support the idea. this way, the labor force has Young will enter the 2014 “When we talk about young “assertive” Gov. McCrory? McCrory recently told the It’s not that Russell, Brown to be free or paid low NBA draft. It’s one-and-done students, I think there are other Charlotte Observer that he planned to be more or Edwards have mellowed – wages.” for the Wildcats. Randle is considerations that take priority assertive this year with the General Assembly, which they have not. Rather, they As former sports agent projected to be among the over the monetary aspect,” seemed like news until he added that he had been think there’s a better way to Everett Glenn pointed out top five picks, which means Edwards told me after a press “extremely assertive last year,” which nobody in help athletes who generate in a three-part series for the he may earn $6.1 to $7.5 mil- conference. “Money shifts the Raleigh but McCrory believes. The newly assertive $500 billion a year to major NNPA News Service: lion over two years. focus even more than already is McCrory is not having too much luck so far. universities, athletic vendors “College sports is big busi- But many pro athletes have the case and away from the edu- Republican Sen. Tom Apodaca said it was telling that and others. ness – for everyone except received a truckload of cation imperative that these neither Tillis nor Senate President Pro Tem Phil “I am totally against the the athletes who make it money, only to squander it. institutions are obligated and Berger appeared with McCrory recently when he unions in college,” Brown possible. College basketball Terrell Owens, Allen Iverson, should be committed to deliver- unveiled his latest teacher pay raise proposal. It was said. “I don’t like the NCAA. I and football have long Antoine Walker are just a few ing on.” also telling that Apodaca pointed that out. think it’s a greedy organiza- operated as quasi-farm sys- who come to mind. Edwards said rather than 4. How will the Republicans keep the battle over tion, a dictatorial organiza- tems for professional Sports Illustrated reported rushing into the pros, student- Common Core from highlighting their internal divi- tion, an organization that’s teams by discovering tal- that by the time former NFL athletes should have scholar- sions? A legislative study committee recently totally unfair to the players. ent, training players and players have been retired for ships that allow them to com- approved legislation that will repeal the Common But, on the other hand, I think highlighting performance.” two years, 78 percent of plete college within six years. Core education standards and replace them with we have all gotten away from For example, Glenn them “have gone bankrupt or (Read more on our website at state standards that a newly created commission the value of an education.” noted, “Black athletes rep- are under financial stress www.triangletribune.com.) would develop. Common Core has some critics on Russell and Brown made resent 52.9 percent of Ohio because of joblessness or the left worried about the corporatization of educa- tion, but most of the opposition to the standards comes from the tea party right who sees them as a communist or United Nations takeover of the OUR VOICES schools, depending on which conspiracy theory they believe at the moment. 5. Will anybody stand up to Duke Energy on coal ash? Not long after the massive coal ash spill into the Dan River, McCrory seemed to say that the company Nigerian girls missing. Can we save them? should remove the coal ash from all 32 ponds across By Glen Mollette people. The country is half Egypt and many other places tect it. By Phill Wilson t where it is stored and relocate it to lined landfills Muslim and half Christian. are filled with serious prob- America cannot take care Black AIDS Institute that are far less likely to leak. But McCrory’s latest Special To The Tribune The religious regime feels lems and could use our help. of everybody. However, try- proposal would not require Duke to remove the ash I would like nothing more that Western influences are I do not believe we are the ing to help Nigeria develop a from all the ponds, even though state officials admit than to hear on the news that corrupting Nigeria and that a world's police. better defense is something that the ponds are leaking and ash is seeping into the our FBI or Navy Seals have Muslim state must be Nigeria is considered a we should do, and I hope we groundwater. McCrory worked at Duke for 28 years, found and saved the 276 kid- enforced. very poor country, but its can be successful. This and his close ties to the company raise questions napped girls in Nigeria by Abubakar Shekau is the economy is growing. It is shouldn't require 5,000 about how tough he will be on them. Boko Haram. There are leader of Haram, which Africa's largest oil producer troops. However, it may 6. What happens to McCrory’s two big reform reports that some of the girls means western education is with billions of dollars in oil require our government efforts this year? McCrory spends a lot of time talk- have already died or are sick a sin. Shekau has been in hid- sales. Unfortunately, most of sending FBI, Navy Seals or ing about his push to reform state government in due to poisonous snakebites. ing with his ruthless and the Nigerian wealth is in the whoever to locate and deal Raleigh. Two of his biggest reform efforts involve They and their families are depraved army in the hands of a few people and with Shekau. Surely, we have Medicaid and economic development. Last year he suffering. They need help. Sambisa Forest. The forest is corruption abounds from one drone just for him. proposed privatizing Medicaid by turning it over to Haram has led a five-year reportedly 23,000 square business to government. The out-of-state, for-profit managed -are companies. He Islamic uprising in Nigeria miles of thick, tall vegetation country seriously needs to Glenn Mollette is an abandoned that idea in the face of massive opposi- that has taken the lives of filled with poisonous snakes, utilize some of its oil money American columnist and tion from hospitals, providers and legislators in both thousands of people, both lions and monkeys. It is to develop a stronger mili- author. Contact him at parties. Then McCrory officials came with a plan to Muslim and Christian. Just extremely difficult to navi- tary and police force to pro- [email protected]. create Accountable Care Organizations to make net- this week, an attack on gate. works of providers more responsible for controlling Gamboru, which is on the There is no place in our costs. It’s an idea that comes from the Affordable border of Cameroon, took the world for this kind of ideolo- Care Act. The state Senate leadership doesn’t seem lives of 300 people. In recent gy carried out in the name of too excited about that, and Rep. Nelson Dollar said weeks, Haram's regime has religion. Shekau and his mili- this week that Medicaid reform will not be happen- been responsible for the kid- tant bloodthirsty supporters ing this session. napping of 276 young girls are deranged psychos who 7. Can the House and Senate pass a budget and and is threatening to sell wreak misery on anyone adjourn by July 4? This might be the silver lining in them into slavery. This year with whom they come into this unusual year. Republican legislative leaders alone, this terroristic group contact. want to pass a budget and handle a few other issues has killed at least 1,500 peo- America cannot run to and go home. The longer they are in Raleigh, the ple. Nigeria is a nation of every nation and put out more people remember all the extreme legislation approximately 170 million every fire. Ukraine, Syria, they passed last year.

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And amid these billion- COMMON CORE GOOGLE IMAGES dollar deals, scant regulation allows profiteers to Raleigh Chamber and take advantage of financially-distressed con- Wake Education sumers, often securing court judgments for Partnership will host a debts that may not even be owed. A 2009 breakfast to discuss Federal Trade Commission analysis of 3.9 mil- Common Core State lion consumer accounts found only 6 percent of Standards May 21, 7:30 Parents shouldn’t hide the accounts came with any documentation. a.m. at Marbles Kids The new report also cites a disproportionate Museum in downtown impact on low- and moderate-income communi- Raleigh. ties. Black communities were also found to have Contact: Abbie higher rates of debt buyer lawsuits and default Mahoney at 664-7090 or financial matters from judgments. amahoney@raleighcham- “The sheer lack of accountability in this indus- ber.org. try is astonishing,” said Lisa Stifler, CRL policy counsel and co-author of the report. “There is no junior family members requirement to verify debt information or MORRISVILLE CHAMBER Study finds children are interested in learning about inform a consumer about the transfer of debt. The chamber will host Sometimes a consumer learns about a debt only the Atlantic Tire & Service economics and parents can help with money issues after an onslaught of collection attempts – or Spring Golf Classic May only other studies we’ve seen them about money. And if worse – a judgment is entered and wages are 21, 7:30 a.m. at Lonnie By Bonitta Best that address this issue parents aren’t talking with garnished or a bank account is seized.” Poole Golf Course. 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STAFF REPORTS long time,” said John I. Wilson, the Charlene Crowell is a communications manag- NCFPSC’s Champions for Children cam- CHAMBER AWARD RALEIGH – The North Carolina Foundation er with the Center for Responsible Lending. She paign chairman. “The recognition as a The Cary Chamber of for Public School Children recently honored can be reached at Charlene.crowell@responsible- Champion for Children celebrates the car- Commerce presented the State Employees’ Credit Union with the lending.org. ing spirit of the credit union, its members Triangle Rock Club with 2014 Champion for Children Award. The and their philanthropic programs that have the 2014 Community award recognizes individuals and organiza- served the educational needs of our state’s Service Award. tions for their outstanding work in shaping children.” The award is given to positive and productive conversations and The SECU is a financial resource for young one business that embod- actions that directly impacted public school Check out Hillside children, reaching thousands of students ies the spirit of giving children. Numerous SECU representatives each year through various events, including back. were in attendance, including board of SECU’s youth financial presentations and High alumnus aka directors Chair Jim Johnson accepting the specialized programs, in-school reality award on behalf of SECU’s member-owners fairs, career fairs and job shadowing, and Really Real’s concert Send your business who also fund the SECU Foundation. mentoring programs through strong part- news to info@ “State Employees’ Credit Union has been a nerships with state educators and organiza- on our video page. triangletribune.com. great friend to North Carolina families for a tions. WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM SCHOOL The Triangle NEWS TRIBUNE SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014 – PAGE 6A ‘A Nation of One’ video Focus Sorority News debuts WAKE COUNTY The Communities In Schools of Wake County has released the video “A Nation of One” featuring Sean Ellison, nauseating aka “Really Real.” The video features a call to action from Ellison, a 2009 Hillside High graduate. Ellison is also a 2013 graduate of Full Sail ‘side effect’ University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in music business. He wrote the lyrics and per- of medical formed some of the song as the opening act for a live benefit concert by Hall & Oates in Raleigh. care “I want to be a trailblazer and step- STAFF REPORTS pingstone for the next person,” he By Shantella Y. Sherman said. “To become No. 1, you have to THE WASHINGTON INFORMER learn how to be No. 2. Every first step As millions of Americans cele- ultimately becomes the foundation brate their newfound status as for the next step. If each of us can be medically “insured” through the willing to be stepped on in order to Affordable Care Act, they may elevate someone else, we can help still join the ranks of financially demonstrate to my generation how strapped patients facing the ris- success can be achieved through ing cost of medical services. unity as opposed to individuality.” Fifty-eight percent of Band Together, a nonprofit that Americans reported foregoing raises funds and awareness for non- N.C. Central students celebrate getting their diploma. or delaying medical care in the profits through music, produced the past year because, even with Hall & Oates concert. Since 2001, it insurance, they could not afford has raised $3.5 million for nonprofits the portion of the bill they were in the Triangle. This year, expected to pay. And while Communities In Schools of Wake many are familiar with the vague County (www.ciswake.org) paired concepts of costly prescriptions with Communities In Schools of NCCU graduates and expensive tests, the reality Durham (www.cisdurham.org) as the can be found in $300 tooth beneficiaries of the proceeds. The extractions, $200 office visit campaign is still in full swing and has fees because deductibles had achieved 65 percent of its goal of yet to be met, and insured raising $1 million to install gradua- praised, encouraged patients who lose their homes tion coaches in Wake County and attempting to pay the out-of- Durham public schools to help stu- pocket portion of medical dents stay in school and achieve in expenses. life. Prior to the awarding of degrees, NCCU to ‘workSTAFF REPORTS for justice’ The New England Journal of “Sean’s words of hope inspired Chancellor Debra Saunders-White recognized Medicine announced in 2013 thousands at the concert,” said DURHAM – Noted civil rights lawyer Lezli two outstanding seniors: Migela Evans and that physicians should be obli- Travis Mitchell, president of Baskerville praised graduates of North Daniel Ball. gated to discuss out-of-pocket Communities In Schools of Wake Carolina Central University for their accom- Evans’ degree from the School of Business costs as a “side effect” to treat- County. “As the voice for his genera- plishments, and then urged them to use their is in computer information systems. She will ment when they make decisions tion and their concerns, there is no newly honed skills to work for equality, jus- leave NCCU for a full-time job at Microsoft in about their patients’ care. The one better qualified to rally the citi- tice and better environmental regulations. Seattle, Wash. Saunders-White praised Evans journal considered this discus- zens of our communities to give Baskerville was the guest speaker for the for her determination to make the most of sion as imperative to reigning in back to the future by investing their university’s 123rd commencement. NCCU her time at NCCU. A Charlotte native, Evans the costs of care. The concern time, talent and treasure today in the awarded 682 undergraduate degrees, and was active in clubs and campus organiza- was that health care providers future leaders of tomorrow.” 371 graduate and professional degrees. tions, served as a student ambassador, often neglected to discuss Watch the video on The Tribune’s Baskerville reminded the audience that earned a Bank of America internship, and potential costs before ordering website. 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the Civil participated in the U.S. Chief Technology Rights Act. Officers Roundtable at the White House. diagnostic tests, saddling the patient with “daunting and DURHAM COUNTY “The torch has been passed. The move- Saunders-White commended Ball, who potentially avoidable health care The Durham Museum’s third ment is not yet over,” she said. “As you grad- moved from Eastern North Carolina to bills,” wrote journal author Peter History Grove was planted recently uate today, many of the struggles your ances- Georgia in his teens, for overcoming numer- A. Ubel, M.D., a professor of at Maureen Joy Charter School on tors fought are rearing their ugly heads again ous obstacles to education. He was in pover- business administration and South Driver Street. The new grove is – even in North Carolina.” ty, became homeless and spent time in medicine and public policy at dedicated to the late Jay Rogers, vet- Baskerville has served as president of the prison. Duke University. eran high school history teacher and National Association for Equal Opportunity “Upon his release from prison, Daniel But how does one choose the first African-American named in Higher Education since 2004. The NAFEO enrolled in a community college with the between receiving necessary national teacher of the year. represents the nation’s 105 historically black hopes of eventually becoming a social work- tests and care on the front end Pictured above is Rogers’ mother, colleges and 25 predominately black institu- er,” she said. and dealing with the resulting Annie Rogers; seated to her left is Jay tions. Ball transferred to NCCU in 2012 and bill later or possibly exacerbat- Rogers’ aunt, Gwendolyn Clemons, The speaker praised graduates for “moving received his social work degree Saturday ing a condition by not having it and brother Alfred Rogers. His broth- forward to realize your dreams,” but added with a 4.0 grade point average. He will enter firmly examined due to costs? er Ron Rogers, third from left in back that knowledge is more effective when com- a master’s degree program in social work at The simple answer is: Get the row, spoke at the dedication. Also bined with a social consciousness and will- the University of North Carolina at Chapel needed services and suffer the pictured are nieces Jessica and ingness to work for equal treatment for all. Hill in the fall. consequences later. Nicolah Rogers, sister-in-law Jo Ann “I am concerned that we are preparing a An honorary degree was awarded to musi- Several years ago while living Hannah-Rogers, several Maureen Joy new generation of students who have sharp cian and producer Leon Pendarvis, who in a state with average winter students and staff, Principal Alex competitive edges, but low cooperative attended NCCU from 1962-66. Pendarvis is temperatures in the minus dig- Quigley and museum board member instincts,” said Baskerville, whose mother the first black musical director of “Saturday its, I found myself laboring for Steve Channing. and grandmother were both Durham County Night Live” and has contributed to more than breath and pretty scared about The museum is partnering with natives. “But at N.C. Central University, I 80 albums with legendary artists like Aretha it. Upon arrival at an emergency local organizations to sponsor small know you fully appreciate your responsibili- Franklin, James Brown, Roberta Flack, Diana room, I was told I had to allow groves of memorial trees, with each ties to serve.” Ross and others. them to monitor me for a span grove honoring an individual, family of 24 hours and given a room for or organization important to the night. What would eventual- Durham’s past. ly be named and celebrated a “corrective bout of anemia,” almost caused a coronary when I received a bill for more than $30,000. The total balance of treatment, which consisted of me taking a stress test (I have HeritageSTAFF REPORTS AwardsMyers combines silver vernacular musical anniversary styles Willie Depree of Kenly plays baritone, tenor the heart of a 20-yea- old), and RALEIGH – Musicians who played with the of eastern North Carolina into a tightly- and alto saxophone. He is best known as a lying in an uncomfortable bed James Brown Band, Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill wound, supremely danceable sound that “gospel saxophonist” and has produced sev- watching soap operas overnight, and Otis Redding will be on stage for the 25th defies simple categorization into jazz or eral CDs. Donald “King Tuck” Tuckson of was due within 30 days service – anniversary of the N.C. Heritage Awards. rhythm and blues. Goldsboro has been a professional musician half of which had already The awards ceremony is May 20, 8 p.m. at Myers, his band and the music they make since high school. He sings and plays saxo- expired when the bill was the Fletcher Opera Theater, Duke Energy are so rooted in the inland east of North phone and performed with the Clarence received. Center for the Performing Arts. Carolina that they were invited to represent Carter Review and Candi Staton. Fred Moye, a As a law-abiding citizen who Fiddler Bobby Hicks, R&B musician Bill our state at the 2011 Smithsonian Folklife tenor sax, lives in Kinston but spent most of pays her taxes, votes regularly Myers and Haliwa-Saponi artist and musician Festival. Three of the band’s members played his life in New York performing with some of and is pretty civic minded, I felt Arnold Richardson will be joined on stage by with the James Brown Band before joining The the best musicians in the country. He is also overwhelming embarrassment friends and family for a convergence of three Monitors: Dick Knight (trumpet), Gerald an established writer and arranger. when a court deputy arrived at distinct musical genres rooted in North Hunter (guitar) and Sam Latham (drums). Molly Hunter started singing gospel at age my door 15 days later with a Carolina’s cultural heritage. Knight plays trumpet, alto saxophone and 10 in the Holy Temple Holy Church Choir and summons to appear in court and “Nowhere else in North Carolina will you see flugelhorn, and is also a vocalist. He holds a was president of the youth choir by the age of the phone number of the law this combination of outstanding musicians on B.S. from Florida A&M University and a 13. She performed with numerous bands offices handling the lawsuit stage during one evening,” Arts Council Master’s from the University of Northern locally and in Washington, D.C,. and enjoys against me. DURHAM DYNAMICS Folklife Director Sally Peterson said. “The Colorado. In addition to performing full time singing with The Monitors because it allows While I was happy to be chance to enjoy three of the most important with the James Brown Band, he also played her to perform a variety of music. Jerome healthy, I could not imagine music traditions generated in our state is a with Otis Redding and back-up for Rufus Morgan plays the bass guitar and spent most coming up with $30,000. I was rare opportunity.” Thomas, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight and of his childhood playing with The Morgan grateful my status as a broke Joining Hicks, a 10-time Grammy award Pattie LaBelle. Family of Wilson, a gospel group started by graduate student classified me a winner, on stage will be Scott Huffman, Jim Hunter’s roots are in gospel music, touring his parents. Clark Mills Jr. plays the keyboard “hardship case” with hospital Mills, Ron Shuffler and Tony Williamson. with gospel and R&B groups across the coun- and is also a vocalist. He started his music administrators and allowed Mandolin player Tony Williamson rounds try, including Brown, Booker T and the MG’s, training as a youngster and joined his first them to reduce the total to $400 out the group for the Heritage Awards per- Bill Moss and the Celestials, and the church choir as a small child. Since then, he — to be paid in 10 increments of formance. Manhattans. He plays several instruments. has performed with numerous gospel groups $40 each. Others do not fare as Williamson was named one of the best man- He’s also a clothes designer and tailor. Hunter at his church and is well-known in the com- well as I did and between hospi- dolin players alive by the Chicago Tribune. created some of the clothing worn by The munity for his baritone voice. tal, office visit, procedure and The paper named his CD, Still Light of the Monitors. Many members of The Monitors are fea- prescription bills, are further Evening, one of the top five CDs in 2001. Latham is known for sounding like Louis tured in the African American Music Trails of sickened by the stress of having For almost 60 years, Myers has led his band, Armstrong. Like Myers, he is also a retired Eastern North Carolina, a guidebook and proj- to pay these bills. The Monitors, while educating successive Wilson County School system administrator. ect of the N.C. Arts Council. A recent survey found that 45 generations of students as a band teacher and He traveled around the world with the James Tickets are still available for $22 by calling percent of people receiving pre- school administrator. Brown Band and appears on most of his CDs. PineCone at (919) 664-8302. scriptions skipped filling them because of the cost (an increase of 19 percent); and 63 percent put off a doctor’s visit to save money (an increase of 16 per- cent). N.C. WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM The Triangle Bison TRIBUNE begin era SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014 – SECTION B inThe Durham future didn’t look too bright for Harold Turner just a few weeks ago. His new professional development football team Sports COLLEGE was having tryouts and only five prospects showed up. CORNER Five skeptical partici- pants at that. T u r n e r has thrown Pitcher David Clark, 11, went the distance everything and struck out 10 to lead Six Athletics to a Eagles he has – 5-0 win over Salvation Army in the Durham including his savings Bulls Youth Athletic League at – into start- Longmeadow Park. lose ing the N.C. Terrik McMillan, 10, put the nail in the cof- BONITTA Bison, the fin with a three-run home run in the fourth BEST n e w e s t and final inning. member of family the Gridiron Development Professional League. The GDPL offers players member the opportunity to develop The next time you visit their skills in a competitive Virginia Union’s campus, setting and showcase their you’ll notice a new “sports talents before professional corridor” along Lombardy scouts. Since it is a spring Street. The windscreen, league, players can hone completed May 9, stretch- their skills and still be es the length of Hovey available for the fall and Field. The hope is to better winter sports. promote Panther athletics. But, first, Turner had to Congratulations to field a team. Livingstone guard Mark “I was a little shaky after Thomas on being named the first combine with only the CIAA Male Scholar- five players showing up,” Athlete of the Year. The said Turner who also is award is the first for the CEO of Full Contact Sports college. Thomas led the Management, LLC, in Holly Blue Bears to a CIAA Springs. Full Contact is a Tournament title and was sports development organ- A Legacy in the making named the offensive play- ization that helps athletes er of the year. He graduat- train year-round. ed Summa Cum Laude “I admit I was distraught. with a B.S. in Business But I left it in God’s hands. Administration. I knew we had a great pro- Now that the NFL Draft is gram, and I just kept con- over, free agent signings tinuing on. are popping up every- Turner could understand where. Johnson C. Smith the skepticism and dis- defensive lineman Leon trust. There are so many Minto signed a contract so-called “professional with the Houston Texans. combines” that promise to Minto is the only HBCU showcase athletes’ talent, player, so far, to sign with only to take their money the Texans. with nothing to show for it. Not only do players usually WOMEN have to pay a fee to partici- N.C. Central pate in tryouts, Turner CC was sad to hear the said, but they’re required news about alumni and to pay for uniforms and longtime photographer other expenses if they Robert Lawson. Lawson make the team. passed on Sunday at the Not so with the Bison. age of 74. He had just The only fee was $60 for Coach Fred Whitaker (kneeling) said the Bull City Legacy ‘overachieved’ in its first season. received the NCCU the combine. Sponsors pay Athletics Lifetime for the uniforms, equip- Achievement Award a few ment, etc. And there’s a By Bonitta Best Fayetteville Crossover Saturday at 7 p.m. to close out days earlier. stadium. All home games [email protected] the season. As a student, Lawson will be played at Durham “They just got our number,” Whitaker said about the studied under famed uni- County Stadium beginning DURHAM – The Bull City Legacy did not make the Invasion. “They are a well coached team and play well playoffs in its inaugural season, but the year has been versity photographer Alex this Sunday at 3 p.m. together with their strengths.” Rivera. He retired last year. against the Southern deemed a success nevertheless. Bull City led for most of the first half and held a slim “We overachieved,” head coach Fred Whitaker said. Lawson was married to Virginia Raiders. 48-46 halftime lead behind Corey Evans’ and Jonathan Clara for 49 years. And “After they saw that we “The first year is always hard because you’re dealing Harris’ combined 26 points. with so many different attitudes. I’m learning a lot they say black marriages were legitimate, word of But Cary showed why it has advanced to the TRBL don’t last. mouth and social media myself. But we have a good fan base, and the best GM championship every year since joining the league in (general manager) there is in promoting the team.” A memorial has been set helped bring in more play- 2011. Paul Wright scored 13 of his 24 points in the third for May 31, 1 p.m. at St. ers,” Turner said. That GM is Umar Muhammad, who also owns USports period to help the Invasion to an 84-72 lead at the end Consulting, LLC. Joseph’s AME Church on Doug Hall of Jacksonville, of the quarter. Fayetteville Street. Fla., is the head coach. The Muhammad, who touts community involvement as Cary built its lead to 18 points before the Legacy the key to the team’s success, pulled in nine sponsors Bison will compete in the made a run behind Evans’ 16 fourth-quarter points. St. Augustine’s four-team Patriot Division this season, including Triangle Orthopedic Associates, Twice the Legacy cut the margin to two, but Cary’s Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and Tri-Metro Security. A hearty high-five goes along with the Hampton Daniel Jackson hit four straight free throws for the final out to sophomore Daja Road Redskins, Fayetteville “We have gotten great support from the community score. Evans, who is second in the TRBL in scoring and the city since the first game,” he said. “It’s been an White on being named to Horizon and Palmetto (30.3 points per game), finished the game with 39 the 2014 Daktronics Havoc. A fifth team, the exciting learning experience. The venue here at points. Walltown (Recreation Center) has been flexible, and we Atlantic Region Softball Fayetteville Commandos, For players such as Tim Plummer, the first-year ride First Team for the second has been disbanded. are committed to keeping the guys actively involved in has been more smooth than bumpy. the community once the season is over.” straight year. That’s Now, a new website is up, “It’s a great group of guys who enjoy playing togeth- “first,” not second, third or a logo has been created The Legacy closed out its home schedule last week- er,” the Fayetteville State alum said. “The competition end in a third matchup against the Cary Invasion. The 24th. White is now eligible and a team selected. The got better throughout the year, and the community has for All-America honors. North Carolina Bison are Invasion won the previous two meetings 122-113 and shown us nothing but love. It’s been fun.” 107-105 in overtime. Saturday’s showdown was just as And she had a 3.714 ready for action. Former Shaw standout Mike Smith led Cary with 27 cumulative GPA to boot. Turner said 36 players exciting, as the Invasion made it a regular season sweep points. Also on the Invasion are former St. Aug’s play- with a 109-105 victory. Winston-Salem State’s are on the roster, including ers Brandon Hickson and Charles Ward, former Shaw Katrina Bartlett is the only some from St. Augustine’s, The win gives Cary the Tobacco Road Basketball Bears’ Rodney Callwood and Mike Devere, and Raheem League East title with a 10-1 record with one game other CIAA player on the Shaw, N.C. State, Virginia Oshodi from N.C. Central. Johnson C. Smith alumnus first team. Tech and more. remaining in the regular season. For the Legacy (6-4), a Erasto Hatchett coaches the Invasion. “We have a lot of quality victory would have kept them two games ahead of the For more information about the Bull City Legacy, visit third place Wilmington Sea Dawgs. Bull City travels to Shaw athletes that are NFL http://legacy.trblproball.com. Coach Jacques Curtis prospects but have kind of now has two former assis- fell off the boat and are try- tants to compete against. ing to get themselves Good, cause the James Hill together,” he said. one had lost its excite- The Bison will share ment. Now that former Durham County Stadium assistant Anita Howard is with the Carolina Phoenix, at Livingstone, that starts a professional women’s Deaf, but certainly not dumb the ball rolling all over tackle football team that again. won the league champi- St. Aug’s football all-American Faulk earns his degree By Anthony Jeffries onship last season. tones through a hearing aid. Tremayne Henry said. “He would MEN Sunday’s game is an SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE Faulk did not let his hearing impair- always be in the office watching N.C. Central exception to the rule. The RALEIGH – College campuses all ment stop him from obtaining a col- game film. He would do whatever he In baseball, 17 Eagles team will mostly play on over the country are buzzing with lege degree. needed to do to perform better on the earn MEAC academic hon- Saturday nights at 7 p.m. excitement, music and celebration as On May 4, he earned a Bachelor of field.” ors with a 3.0 GPA or bet- Players receive compen- graduates prepare to walk across Science degree in human perform- Coach Henry shared how he and ter. And, along that route, sation of $100 for each commencement stages this month. ance and wellness. Faulk communicated each game. freshman Carlos Ortiz was home game. Road games Proud parents and loved ones will “I admire Javarous’ tenacity to over- “We had developed various hand named the MEAC rookie of are “volunteer.” cheer as they hear their graduate’s come the obstacle of being hearing signals I would give him from the the year, the first award Turner knows he has a lot name called from the stage. Every impaired,” said Dr. Derrick Sauls, sidelines,” Henry said. “After each for the program in the at stake. But he wouldn’t motivational word spoken by guest department chair for St. Aug’s play, he would look at me and I would modern era. Ortiz hit .318 have it any other way. speakers will resonate through Physical Education, Exercise Science give him thumbs-up or thumbs- overall but .392 against “If you’re going to spend crowds of tomorrow’s leaders on this and Athletic Training. “I have down. He always wanted to be reas- MEAC opponents. your money on something, special day. watched him continually meet chal- sured that he was performing well.” Yet, get this, he was why not spend it on some- Yet one graduating senior and All- lenges in the classroom, yet he never Faulk, a native of Macon, Ga., named to the all-confer- thing you enjoy doing American football player at Saint gave up on himself.” played defensive end. In 2012, Faulk, ence SECOND team. Go fig- instead of 10 cars,” he said. Augustine’s University celebrated his Not only did Faulk not let his hear- who was an All-American player, tied ure. Also earning all-MEAC “I put it all in the Lord’s accomplishments in silence. ing impairment stop him from earn- the university’s single-season sack honors were Tyson hands. It’s exciting to see At the age of 3, Javarous Faulk’s ing his degree, but he also did not let record. Some of his outstanding plays Simpson (first team) and the glow in everybody’s mother noticed that her son may it hinder him on the football field. led to other accolades, including the Carter Williamson (second eyes. I’m trying to make have been losing his hearing. Today, “Faulk was one of my better play- this good happen daily. Faulk is only able to hear sounds and ers,” defensive line coordinator See ST.AUGUSTINE’S/2B See N.C. CENTRAL/2B 2B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, May 18, 2014 St. Augustine’s football

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Robert Lawson kept North Carolina Central’s history alive. N.C. Central remembers longtime photographer Continued from 1B He won the 200 meters last year to help the Falcons win the outdoor title. They say team). “speed kills” and Jones ran a scorching 4.45 The Eagles lost to Norfolk State 6-1 in the seconds in the 40-yard dash at N.C. State’s Javarous Faulk (left) at St. Aug’s commencement service. first round of the baseball tourney. They Pro Day. He caught 86 passes for 1,154 moved over to the loser’s bracket and yards and 10 touchdowns, and returned 48 Continued from 1B named to the USA College countless assignments and a played Bethune-Cookman Thursday morn- kickoffs for 975 yards and one TD last sea- Football Division II Preseason sense of accomplishment in ing. son. Black College Sports Page All- All-America Second Team. earning my degree.” In tennis, junior Tamina Kienka, who And speaking of track, junior John King America Third Team, the Don What inspires Faulk to suc- Faulk has big plans for his received the Chancellor’s Award for a per- ran a career-best 52.09 seconds to win the Hansen All-Super Region One ceed? future. fect 4.0 GPA, will participate in a summer men’s 400-meter hurdles at the Aggie Last Third Team and all-CIAA. He “Naysayers, my family and “I want to continue my edu- internship program by the Howard Hughes Chance meet. was also a nominee for the people that look up to me,” cation,” he wrote. “I want Medical Institute. Kienka will work with a And the list grows. Athletics Director Gene Upshaw Award that he wrote. “Graduating from other hearing-impaired indi- Yale professor in biomedical research. George Williams won five CIAA awards at goes to the NCAA Division II college was really exciting for viduals to know that whatev- “TK, as we affectionately call him, is a Tuesday’s spring meeting. Williams was Lineman of the Year. Entering me. There was a sense of er I accomplish that they can model student-athlete and an extraordinary named athletic director of the year, coach of the 2013 season, he was relief at being done with do it, too.” intellectual talent,” coach Curtis Lawson the year in men’s and women’s cross coun- said. “We are extremely fortunate to recruit try, and men’s indoor and outdoor track. a player of TK’s academic profile because “This award belongs to the entire athletic without question, he was a prime candidate program,” Williams said. “We hope it contin- for admission to all of the elite academic ues to get better and better.” schools in the U.S.” Maybe it will now that a certain someone is GONE! St. Augustine’s Perhaps Williams should take over the Two-sport star Jermaine Jones was invited men’s basketball job. (He did once before in The Best in to the New York Jets rookie minicamp this 1998 when coach Norvelle Lee died sudden- week. Jones, who also runs track, will still ly.) The Falcons finished the season with a compete in the NCAA Division II Outdoor winning record. Championships next week in Michigan. HBCU sports Get the Results You Want... and She Craves! VIXALIS - MALE ENCHANCEMENT PR - NOGRAM NO PRESCRIPTIONS N! WO ORKW DOCN! ORS VISITO VISI !STORS !

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The Wildcats come to the Raleigh regional hosted by procedures that we have Championship. North Carolina State after winning the inaugural Mid-Eastern Athletic put in place, along with Bethune-Cookman withstood a final-round charge by Florida Conference Championship. the adoption of best A&M, which entered the round in fourth place, to win the divi- Dominick Vennari of Florida A&M won medalist honors in the practices, will address sion by eight strokes. Alabama State finished third, 11 strokes Men’s Division I competition, closing with a 69 for a 215 total. this issue. We look for- ward to overcoming this back of Bethune-Cookman. Ryan Fricker (78-77-72=227, +11), the MEAC individual champion challenge and returning The Wildcats were led by senior Rafael Abad, who closed for 2014, fired his best round in Sunday’s finale, registering an even- to postseason competi- with a 1-under-par 71 for a 218 total. par 72. tion as quickly as possi- ble.” FAMU’s sanctions are a result of the multiyear two-out RBIs (23), and runners advanced (38). He finished the reg- APR calculations – a four- ular season second in assists (151) while leading the Hornets in all year measurement cov- seven categories. ering the academic years For a consecutive season, ASU is spotlighted by its ace earning 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011- top pitching honors. Camacho capped the regular season with a 9- 12 and 2012-13. The men’s basketball’s 1 record on the mound, earning the most wins among pitchers in multiyear APR score was the SWAC. He currently sits second in the league with a 2.36 ERA 900 and football’s score with 58 strikeouts. He enters the 2014 SWAC baseball tournament was 885, both falling holding opponents to a .248 batting average, which ranks among short of the 910 bench- the conference’s elite. He has not surrendered a home run on the mark set forth by the NCAA for limited year, receiving the award after teammate T.J. Renda captured the resource institutions. honor in 2013. “We are implementing Utterback powered AAMU to its first 20-win season since 2009. APR improvement plans He sits atop the conference with a .406 batting average, which that have been recog- ranks ninth in NCAA Division I. In addition to his batting average, nized and approved by the NCAA. This demon- he leads the SWAC in slugging percentage (.600) and on-base per- strates that we have SWAC.ORG centage (.517). With 160 at-bats on the year, he has recorded 12 identified critical issues doubles, two triples, five home runs, 40 RBIs and 27 runs scored. and initiatives with After winning its first Eastern Division title since 1994, Alabama Smith ranks in the top three or leads JSU in all of the major hit- measurable goals, State earned three individual Southwestern Athletic Conference ting statistics. He racked up 48 hits and 32 runs scored to lead all including specific steps to achieve those goals,” awards, as shortstop Emmanuel Marrero was named player of the SWAC newcomers. He ranks ninth in the conference in hitting and Winslow added. year, Joseph Camacho earned pitcher of the year and Mervyl leads JSU with a .340 batting average, a .532 slugging percentage Although neither team Melendez was voted coach of the year. and a .448 on-base percentage. Smith registers a team best in will be eligible for MEAC AAMU outfielder Andrew Utterback received the conference’s triples (2) and doubles (14), while posting three home runs and 26 regular season champi- hitter of the year, first baseman Tilur Smith becomes the league's RBIs. He follows teammate Charles Tillery, who earned the new- onships in 2014-15, games played against consecutive newcomer of the year from Jackson State, and Prairie comer award last year. conference opponents View A&M outfielder Cody Den Beste was picked freshman of the Den Beste finished the SWAC season as PVAMU's leader in will count in the stand- year. triples (3), batting average with two outs (.385), percentage ings. Rattler football and The awards and all-SWAC team selections were voted on by the reached as a leadoff hitter (.462), percentage advancing runners basketball players will league's head coaches and sports information contacts. (.577) and is tied atop its list in stolen bases (7). be eligible for all individ- ual conference honors Marrero helped guide ASU to one of its best seasons in program In his third year at the helm, Melendez spearheaded Alabama during the season. history. While hitting .327, he leads the nation in triples (10) and State to program milestones including:overall record (34-19), con- ranks 10th in RBIs (55). Among leading the conference in triple- ference mark (21-3) mark and back-to-back 30-win seasons. sand RBIs, he ranks first in the SWAC in hits (67), total bases (108),

(48), while her .456 batting average ranked second this year. News & Notes Jamerson was JSU's ace, allowing an earned run average of 2.74 pitching 133 innings. She held opponents to a leagu- best .245 batting average while leading the SWAC in wins (12) and saves (3). She fin- ished the regular season ranked second in Norfolk State total strikeouts (83) and strikeouts looking women’s basketball (30). head coach Debra Clark Townsend pitched 146.2 innings tally- has been selected to ing nine wins in 24 starts. She finished in attend The Center for the top 10 in earned run average (4.49), Coaching Excellence presented by the allowing 115 runs while striking out 53 bat- Women’s Basketball ters. Coaches Association in SWAC free agent signings Yockman and Talton share the freshman partnership with award after making contributions to their Columbia University Cleveland Browns respective teams. Yockman was fourth in Athletics, which will be SWAC.ORG held June 9-11 in New Isaiah Crowell (RB - Alabama State) the league with a .670 slugging percentage. York City. Crowell completed his career with 1,963 The SWAC announced its 2014 all- She scored 27 runs, 34 RBIs, eight home The Center for yards rushing on 329 carries. He scored 30 conference softball teams and individ- runs while covering 61 total bases. She Coaching Excellence is touchdowns and averaged 5.9 yards per ual award winners prior to its postsea- started 34 games played and her .374 bat- a two-and-half-day carry. His rushing yards are the sixth most son tournament. ting average ranked in the top 10 in the intensive leadership training program, in Hornets history while his 180 career Alabama State's Meagan Dixon land- conference. based on best practices points have him tied for fifth. He was named ed player and hitter of the year honors. Talton carried MVSU with 22 RBIs, six in leadership develop- all-SWAC the last two seasons. Jackson State highlighted the individual doubles and four home runs. She collected ment. honors with Breea Jamerson, voted 53 total bases and a slugging percent of The Center for Indianapolis Colts pitcher of the year; Kelsey Townsend .438 with a batting average of .273. Coaching Excellence utilizes small group Qua Cox (DB - Jackson State) tabbed newcomer of the year and head Defensively, she registered 49 assists. learning and self- Cox ended his career with 145 tackles coach Rick Fremin earning coach of the Fremin led JSU to 16-1 in the SWAC and assessment to intro- (102 solo), 10 interceptions, 40 pass deflec- year honors. the most wins in conference play while duce coaches to vari- tions, 4.5 tackles for a loss and three sacks. Krystalani Yockman of Texas head coach of the Tigers. JSU sits atop the ous aspects of leader- He was named all-SWAC while leading JSU to Southern and Deja Talton of Mississippi SWAC in ERA (3.67), stolen bases (113), ship and provide a deeper understanding back-to-back championship game appear- Valley State shared this season's fresh- putouts (1,035) and assists (495). and appreciation of the ances. man of the year award. importance of ethics Dixon completed a senior campaign and integrity in Oakland Raiders at ASU in which she ranked among the women’s college bas- Rob Smith (DT - Jackson State) conference's top 10 in several statistical ketball. Clark enters her sixth Smith ended the 2013 season with 37 categories. She led the conference in season iat NSU. She led tackles (10 solo) and 3.5 tackles for a loss, slugging (.939), runs scored (46), total the Spartans to a 12-16 including 1.5 sacks. 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MORAL MONDAY Moral Monday returns May 19 at the N.C. General Assembly, 16 W. Jones St. Visit naacp- nc.org/events. The TOWN HALL A town hall meeting for District A residents is May 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Anne Gordon Center special for Active Adults, 1901 Spring Forest Rd. in Millbrook Exchange Park. PUBLIC COMMENT bond of The public is invited to comment on Moore Square Transit Station renovations May 21, 3-5 p.m. at CobbleStone Hall in City Market, 215 sistersKailah and Lyndsey: S. Wolfe St., Suite 200. Meet Penny the Painter Those who can’t attend By Alice F. Belton-Terrell can comment on Illustrations by Gil Balbuena Jr. www.raleighnc.gov/tra nsit. Xlibris Publishing This children’s book is about two sis- AWARDS DINNER Sen. Kay Hagan is the ters. guest speaker at the Kailah is the big sister. She is N.C. League of Lyndsey’s idol and enjoys teaching her Conservation Voters’ everything she knows. Green Tie Awards The girls will continue to share a room Dinner May 27, 6-9 p.m. for now, however they both learn that at the Raleigh Marriott one day they will have separate rooms, City Center. Register at but it won’t affect their friendship. nclcv.org/green- Kailah learned that it is great to have tie2014. friends. You have so much fun playing, laughing and sharing secrets. She also STAGE PLAY learned that her very best friend is her Theatre Raleigh pres- sister. ents Blood Done Sign Lyndsey learned that Kailah will My Name May 28 to always be her best friend, but some- June 8 at the Kennedy times they both need their own space Theatre. Actor/writer and spend time with other friends to Michael Wiley will per- expand their world. form the one-man play. Visit www.theatr- ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Belton-Terrell eraleigh.com. has four children, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. This is her JAZZ BRUNCH third children’s book. Power to End Stroke Jazz Brunch is May 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brier Creek Country Club, 9400 Club Hill Dr. Contact: Linda King at 463-8352.

PUBLIC DISTRICT A public hearing on Big bucks, violence and black women improvements to Hillsborough Street business district is June The corporate feeding frenzy on the distorted image of black women 3, 7 p.m. during City Council meeting. Business owners and the general public are invited.

CARY CELEBRATION Weldon R. Kersey will celebrate his 100th birthday May 24, 4 p.m. at West Cary Middle School Auditorium, 1000 Evans Rd.

DURHAM COMMUNITY DINNER Community Health Coalition will hold its annual community din- ner meeting May 22, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Millennium Hotel, 2800 Campus Walk Ave. RSVP to 470-8640. AP/WIDE WORLD PHOTOS CONCERT The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast members Kenya Moore, Cynthia Bailey, NeNe Leakes and Porsha Stewart attend the Bravo Network 2013 Upfront. Back Porch Music on the Lawn Series at By Starla Muhammad igrating the images of black lished the Jim Crow Museum of black women on television. be OK. You see white women American Tobacco’s THE FINAL CALL women, analysts argued. which is a collection of over According to Nielsen, clowning and you see white quad. The manipulation and one What is blatantly missing 4,000 racist memorabilia and Scandal, which airs on ABC women in major important • May 29, 6 p.m. – dimensional portrayal of from television is a broader artifacts at Ferris State starring Kerry Washington, is roles or at least in sitcoms Mandolin Orange black women on television representation of the diversi- University in Big Rapids, the top-rated show in black that do not demean them. If was once again thrust front ty, complexity and stories Mich. households. The show has you counted up the number MOVIE NIGHT and center into the spotlight they bring to the table. “The legacy of Sapphire been lauded for its talented of African-American women N.C. Justice Center after an on-camera blow-up Regardless to the riches, elite Stevens lives today on televi- star, who became the first with prime time roles on tele- will hold a screening of by two cast members of the social status or success sion shows that portray black female lead in a net- vision, disproportionately American Winter, May popular Real Housewives of reached by some of the black African-American women as work drama in 40 years when they would be these sisters 29, 7 p.m. at the Full Atlanta series. women represented on reali- cussing, head-shaking, finger- the show debuted in 2012. who are carrying on like Frame Theater at ty TV, too often they are still wagging angry women who Despite that feat, critics point they’re in junior high school.” American Tobacco The profanity-laced, finger- pointing, hair-pulling, melee portrayed as violent, materi- belittle black men — who are out the show’s character is The one-dimensional por- Campus, 320 Blackwell alistic or unstable. portrayed as lazy, ignorant or involved in an extramarital trayal of black women exem- St. which aired April 20, resulted in battery charges, an arrest “These shows are about the otherwise morally flawed,” affair and is in a sexual rela- plified on many of these real- warrant, endless replays and denigration of black women. Pilgrim said. tionship with two white men. ity shows is a formula that ART & WINE It pulls up every stereotype, Evette Dionne, a writer and The character rejected an works and people will tune in, The Triangle Friends debates on morning news every historical stereotype editor who covers a variety of offer of marriage from anoth- Dionne added. These types of of African American shows and social media on that we have. We’ve got issues including, race, culture er character, a black man. shows are often cheap to Arts is hosting an art, whether Kenya Moore or make. wine and painting event Porsha Miller were most at Sapphire, we’ve got the neck- and entertainment, said “African-Americans are June 6, 6 p.m. at Hayti fault during part one of the rolling sister; it’s every nega- many of the reality shows are voracious viewers of televi- “These shows, sometimes Heritage Center, 804 season six “reunion” show. tive stereotype and it is capitalizing and profiting off sion. In 2013, they watched their budget is $50,000, Fayetteville St. Purchase Meanwhile, Bravo, the cable repugnant,” said Julianne the pain and hurt of black over seven hours a day! This $60,000. They don’t have to tickets at www.triangle- channel owned by NBC Malveaux, economist, author women. is more time (and program- pay these women a lot of faaa.com or contact Universal which produces and president emerita of “Instead of giving them ming) than any other demo- money like you would have to Sherri Holmes, 395- and airs the show, is gearing Bennett College for Women. therapy or a way to work graphic — a hefty 37 percent pay an actress. It’s profitable 7206. up in the aftermath to air The caricature “Sapphire” through their issues, they put more,” said a Nielson report, for them,” Dionne said. There parts two and three. Part one was popularized from the them in these situations “Tastemakers, Leaders and is less monetary risk than CHAPEL HILL attracted over 4 million view- 1920s through 1960s on the where unhealed hurt comes Media Lovers: Why the there is with a network show, FUNDRAISER ers, making it the highest Amos ‘n’ Andy radio and tele- to the surface and next thing African-American Consumer she explained. Chapel Hill Police rated of any of the reunion vision shows explained soci- you know, it’s throwing bot- is Important to the Dr. Ivy Dunn, chairperson Department presents its shows, according to reports. ology professor David tles and hitting each other Entertainment Industry.” of the department of psychol- annual Guardians of the According to the Nielsen Pilgrim. On the show, upside the head and cursing The challenge when it ogy at Chicago State, said Hill 5K run May 31 at Company for cable network Sapphire Stevens regularly each other out because they comes to black women and blacks often do not protest it 8:30 a.m. at Southern shows, the episode ranked berated Kingfish, her good- have unresolved issues that reality TV is many people say often enough and sometimes Community Park in No. 1 among black house- for-little husband, he nobody has attempted to it is “just entertainment,” fall victim to it. We also Southern Village. Visit said. The show was popular, work through. I blame net- Malveaux said. “Well, if you believe that if I’m not this way www.chpd.us or contact holds and No. 3 among all U.S. households. and Sapphire became a syn- works for that,” she said. had one sister doing some- as a black woman, certainly Officer Phil Smith at onym for aggressive, mean Dionne is bothered by the thing decent for everybody there are some like this even 968-2864. There is fortune and fame gained at the expense of den- black women. Pilgrim estab- lack of the diversity of images who’s clowning, that might if I am not. Yours and WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM mine, ready The Triangle orSince not I began writing this TRIBUNE column, I have to admit how gratified and humbled SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014 PAGE 6B I am by the way it has been received. If you do not know by now, I am not an ordained minister and if Religion memory serves, I was quite overwhelmed when I first considered doing this. I have publicly acknowl- edged that my ability to write is a blessing that I The church, women, sex, was not using as such. Awards and recognition had kind of become com- monplace, but I had not pornography, sexual assault accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior. As that dynam- ic began to happen, I became increasingly aware of my taking for granted many a blessing that I have since understood to actual- ly be an affront to God. Something was not right, and I can describe it to you as being “out of balance.” I’m pretty sure many of you have experienced being out of balance in your own lives at some point. For me, this didn’t happen in a JAMES flash of WASHINGTON light on my road to Damascus, but if I shared with you the journey towards my salvation, you might find them compara- bly enlightening. My point is that it was a very definite process, and with all the humility I could muster, I began to write this column as a personal point of refer- ence. A blessing, any bless- ing, should be recognized as such and then used in some way to acknowledge where it came from. Since that time, I have learned that ministry comes in many forms. Being blessed indeed PHOTO/YOUTUBE ERLC requires being a blessing. Therefore I understand, Trillia Newbell is a consultant for women's initiatives at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. more so now, the reaction By Morgan Lee sexually assaulted and have not told be called. The pastors have to take be more equipped at handling these to these words by many of really hard (issues) or trauma from CHRISTIAN POST anyone because of shame. We need this very seriously and need to ex- you as public statements of to be aware of that. Churches need to press that to the congregation. Au- sexual assault. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trillia New- the fragile and flawed faith be aware of that. thorities will be called. This is not CP: How do we start these conversa- bell, who serves as a consultant for of a struggling believer Women do sin and lust, and there something that we are condoning. tions in the church? women’s initiatives at the Ethics & Re- (me). Perfection is an unat- really is a struggle and battle of temp- Not only will authorities be called, Newbell: The church needs to be a ligious Liberty Commission, was one tation toward sexual sin and so we you will be disciplined in our church. safe place. It needs to be a place tainable goal but inextrica- of two women at its leadership sum- need to be aware of that. That’s why It needs to be very clear that it is non- where people can say “I’ve done this. bly worthy of the attempt. mit last month to address the dozens Fifty Shades of Grey is one of the best- acceptable. I’ve had this done. Help.” It needs to Prior to writing this col- of Southern Baptist pastors and selling books of all time — it’s be- CP: How should churches encour- be a place where we can be open and umn, I can’t say many peo- church leaders. cause it’s a draw. age women to talk about their past ex- honest about these hard things. ple, even those closest to Newbell, who recently authored We also need to be aware that the periences with regards to sexual as- CP: How should churches handle it me, ever knew of any faith United: Captured by God’s Heart for statistics on sexual assault are aston- sault, given that in many churches, when someone in their congregation I might have had because I Diversity, caught up with The Chris- ishing. It’s about one in six women, or the majority of church leadership are is accused of abusing another mem- tian Post afterwards and shared why never allowed anyone even something like that, have been as- men? ber? she believes the church should talk a peek at who I really am. saulted at some point in their lives. Newbell: I think a woman can go to Newbell: I think they need to take it more about female pornography ad- That sounds remarkably Maybe not raped, but had some sort another woman, definitely, and like the courts would. You’re inno- diction and how to handle sex abuse silly to me now, but it was of sexual assault. So we need to be should be able to go to their pastor cent until proven guilty, but they take allegations. who I presented myself to aware of that and I don’t think people and explain. I think counselors are re- it pretty seriously. You can be in jail. CP: What do you think the church be. Clearly, to begin to even are. We need to start addressing this ally important, too. I think we need to So what I would say is that until it’s needs to talk about more with regards at the church. Pastors need to start involve counselors, biblical coun- proven, they need to take the accusa- privately understand the to women and sex? addressing it. Leaders need to start selors, who can encourage and help tions incredibly seriously, especially necessity of public Newbell: I think there are two addressing it. and have the training to support if it’s for a child. That person needs acknowledgement, let things that we make a mistake of as- CP: How should churches address women who have been assaulted. I to be removed from children until the alone praise, was and con- suming: that women are not looking allegations of sexual assault or abuse think that’s important. And that’s investigation is over and restored if tinues to be some powerful at pornography, so it’s rarely talked when they are made? where a pastor may not feel everything is clear. It needs to be stuff for me. Anyone who is about in terms of addressing women. Newbell: There needs to be an un- equipped, and that’s why we thank taken incredibly seriously. So often, willing to testify, discuss or (Second), there are many women who derstanding that the authorities will God for counselors who are going to it’s just not. share spiritual experiences are suffering, who’ve been raped and relative to worldly events seem to me to have an open invitation to do so. I am still moved by the num- ber of folk I thought I knew, COVENANT LIFE Friendship AME Church in who have shown me so 3209 Gresham Lake Road Ramseur will preach on much more depth and sub- The Rev. William Boykin Sunday. Call 682-8645 for orship Sr. will preach May 18 at 10 more information. Trials come so stance resulting from an open invitation sign I must a.m. The public is invited. be sporting these days. W N.C. CENTRAL To merely say I found my DURHAM A two-day Gospel that....By Wendy Blight RUSSELL MEMORIAL Xtravaganza is May 30-31 at way back to church, or let riefs BAPTIST PRESS 2014 Women’s O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium. anybody know I was strug- “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, when- Conference Celebration is Call (919) 630-7103. gling with faith issues or RALEIGH ever you face trials of many kinds, because you know May 16-18. The Rev. prayer concerns, led to dis- BOBERLIN BAPTIST that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let Pebbles Lucas is the guest WHITE ROCK 806 Oberlin Road perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature cussions I would never preacher. 3400 Fayetteville Street have dreamed possible, Women’s Day is May 17- and complete, not lacking anything.”(James 1:2-4, NIV, 18. The theme is “Growing • May 17, 8:30 a.m. – Women’s Day observance because I was one locked- emphasis added) As A Godly Woman.” breakfast workshop begins June 8. The Rev. up, closed-up, unsaved • May 18, 10 a.m. – morn- Cathy Gilliard of Park • May 17, 10 a.m. – Hats & Screams from my living room startled me. Walking individual. To say it all ing worship Avenue Methodist Church Heels Extravaganza. RSVP into the room, I realized the noises came from the tele- happened because I began is the guest preacher. to 832-1353 vision. On the screen, a man viciously attacked a to write this column would MT. VERNON • June 14, 9 a.m. – • May 18, 11 a.m. – The woman. My instinct normally would have been to grab be an understatement. Too 1007 S. Roxboro Street Women’s Conference at Rev. Mary Smalls of Oak the remote and change the channel. Instead I stood much happened to me Women’s Day is May 18 at Double Tree Hotel off Page City Baptist will preach frozen, my eyes locked onto the scene. prior to that. It would be 10:45 a.m. The theme is Road. Call 688-8136 for It took me back 26 years to my little college apart- too simplistic to attribute “Believing God for Greater tickets. ment. To the terrifying moment I found an armed, my metamorphosis to just Things.” Dr. Linda W. COMPASSIONATE BAPTIST masked man hiding at the top of my stairs. Without penning a few words to Richardson of Peace Baptist BAHAMA 2910 Compassionate Dr. warning, I returned to the feelings and fear I felt that in Raleigh is the guest MT. CALVARY MB paper. Women’s Day celebration day. Something was drawing me back to that moment preacher. 8021 Stagville Road But to understand the is May 17-18. May 17 is reminding me of where I once had been and how far I Women’s Day is May 24 at nature of this blessing and Women’s Day Fellowship, had come. WEST DURHAM BAPTIST 11 a.m. Minister Amorita having this platform to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Watching the violation on the screen was like watch- 1901 Athens Street Pickering of First Calvary manifest this gift has been church. May 18 at 11 a.m. is ing myself all those years ago. My mind snapped back Women’s Day is May 18 at Baptist in Durham is the a road very much worth worship service. to the present reality of the TV show, where the screen 10 a.m. Minister Sharon Lee guest preacher. taking. I am humbled by now showed the victim returning home to find a crime of Northeast Baptist is the • May 28-30, 7 p.m. night- the opportunity and scene. guest speaker. ly – Revival encourage you to also look ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN Another flashback. I, too, had arrived home to find in- past that which you might 7506 Falls of Neuse vestigators everywhere, dusting for prints, bagging and EMMANUEL AME take for granted and see The Lupus Foundation of tagging items, and methodically removing my personal 2018 Riddle Road the blessing in it. You may American is hosting its belongings one by one. First, physical, replaceable Women’s Conference is Send your church news to: 2014 Lupus Empowerment things – my bathing suit, sheets, comforter and towel. or may not know that what May 16-18. The Hon. The Triangle Tribune, 115 Series. Dr. Keisha Gibson of And then, personal, seemingly irreplaceable things – you’re struggling with. Patricia Evans will speak at Market Street, Suite 360H, UNC Kidney Center will dis- my dignity, security, value and self-worth. Everyday may, in fact, be 7 p.m. Friday night. On Durham, NC 27701; e-mail cuss “Lupus and the Following the day I was attacked, fear locked me in a your own personal route to Saturday, the conference [email protected]; Kidneys. Contact: Kristin prison and held me captive for nearly 15 years. But, significance in the eyes of begins at 8 a.m. with sever- or fax 688-2740. Deadline: Mart at 877-849-8271 or thankfully, that day watching that TV show, fear NEVER God. He is awesome and to al workshops. The Rev. Tuesday by noon. email patientservices@ took hold! use your gifts in His name upusnc.org. Deborah Odom of is also awesome.