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WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM Affordable housing, The Triangle voting rights part of King’s ideals By Freda Freeman RIBUNE CORRESPONDENT TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE DURHAM – Referring to the “moral crisis” facing Durham, Mayor Steve Schewel said how the city reaches out to help the VOLUME 22 NO. 4 WEEK OF JANUARY 26, 2020 $1.00 residents of McDougald Terrace will reflect how it lives up to the ideals of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Quoting King, Sche- wel said: “We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one di- Triangle Women in Golf rectly, affects all indirectly.” Greeting attendees at Duke University’s annual Martin Luther KIDZ Program helps King Jr. commemoration on Sunday, Schewel numbered afford- build girls’ self-esteem. able housing among the basic human rights for which King fought. About 280 families were evacuated after high levels of carbon monoxide were discovered at McDougald Terrace earlier this month. The displaced families are entering their third week of living in area hotels. “What we do to end this crisis for our neighbors, how we respond beyond this crisis to their need for safety and affordable housing will define us as a community and as a city,” Schewel Please see HOUSING/2A DCABP Ibram X. endorses ‘AND THE YOUTH Kendi election SHALL LEAD…’ and the officials call for STAFF REPORTS DURHAM – The Durham equality Committee on the Affairs of Black People conducted NC STATE COMMUNICATIONS its general body endorsement meeting on January Author Ibram X. Kendi re- 16. cently visited North Carolina That meeting was to have State University as part of the the general body either rat- university’s Martin Luther ify the recommendation King Jr. campus commem- from the DCABP-PAC or to oration events. overturn its recommended In 2016, Kendi became the slate of candidates. youngest winner of the Na- The PAC leadership con- tional Book Award for nonfic- ducted interviews and tion for his first book, forums of 61 candidates in “Stamped From the Begin- order to educate the mem- ning: The Definitive History bership in preparation for of Racist Ideas in America.” the endorsement process. Still just 37, he is one of The following candidates America’s preeminent race- received the organization’s theory scholars, and was primary election endorse- awarded a Guggenheim Fel- ment: lowship in 2019. That same year, The Root listed him as U.S. Presidential the 15th most influential Af- Joseph Biden (D) MATHIAS BISHOP rican American between the U.S. Senate The youth were out in full force for Raleigh’s 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. march and ages of 25 and 45, and the most influential college pro- Erica Smith (D) rally in downtown. Hundreds braved the cold weather to honor the King holiday. U.S. House of Represen- fessor. Kendi’s most recent tatives District 4 work, “How to Be an Antirac- David Price (D) ist,” a New York Times best- Governor seller, examines how Roy Cooper (D) perceived racial inequalities Lieutenant Governor shape public policy and play Allen Thomas (D) out in personal, social and Attorney General academic arenas. Josh Stein (D) Addressing a full house in Auditor Talley Student Union’s Ste- Luis Toledo (D) wart Theatre, Kendi spoke Commissioner of first about common mis- Agriculture nomers given to King — that Jenna Wadsworth (D) he was “colorblind” and an Commissioner of assimilationist — and then Insurance discussed the challenges fac- Wayne Goodwin (D) ing racial equity in America. Commissioner of Labor Kendi also addressed au- Jessica Holmes (D) dience questions submitted Secretary of State via text. “Typically, when I Elaine Marshall (D) speak about Dr. King, I spend Superintendent of most of my time challenging Public Instruction widespread myths about Keith Sutton (D) him,” he said. “Over the N.C. Treasurer years, Americans have taken Ronnie Chatterji (D) who they are from a racial Supreme Court standpoint and put it on Chief Justice Seat 01 King. But he had a very clear Cheri Beasley (D) set of ideas.” Supreme Court Kendi argued that Ameri- Associate Judge Seat 02 cans’ collective memory Lucy Inman (D) freezes King on Aug. 28, Supreme Court Associ- 1963, the date of his “I Have ate Justice Seat 04 a Dream” speech on the Mark Davis steps of the Lincoln Memo- rial. In textbooks and else- N.C. Court of Appeals FREDA FREEMAN Judge Seat 04 where, that is seemingly the Tricia Shields (D) Kirsten Mullen, left, and her husband William Darity Jr., discuss their book with Addi Banks. only King there is. Kendi N.C. Court of noted that King lived another Appeals Judge Seat 06 four years and would even- Gray Styers (D) tually go on to say, in an in- N.C. Court of Durham couple’s new book terview with NBC News, that Appeals Judge Seat 07 “my dream has turned into a Reuben Young (D) nightmare.” N.C. Courts of makes a case for reparations When he made that state- Appeals Judge Seat 13 ment, King was referencing Chris Brook (D) By Freda Freeman ican studies, and economics at about 30 years ago. “I was a the steady march of racist policies that — while simul- State Senate District 20 CORRESPONDENT Duke University. Mullen is a deep skeptic about reparations Pierce Freelon (D) writer, folklorist consultant, for black Americans, not be- taneous with the march of State Senate District 22 DURHAM – Ten to $12 trillion and lecturer on race, art, his- cause I thought it was wrong, different aspects of racial Mike Woodard (D) is what the federal govern- tory, and politics. but because I kept saying to progress — would produce House of Representa- ment would owe blacks in rep- Speaking at The Carolina myself and others that this will mass incarceration, unequal tives District 29 arations if it were to try to Theater last week, Darity and never happen,” he said, “but I education and housing, Vernetta Alston (D) right the wrongs in this coun- Mullen discussed the $42.5 bil- became increasingly con- health care inequality and House of Representa- try, according to co-authors of lion trust awarded the descen- vinced that it was not only the more. “But,” said Kendi, tives District 30 a new book. dants of Japanese Americans right thing to do but, even if “we’re more comfortable Marcia Morey (D) In their forthcoming book, who were forced into intern- the odds were long, it was with ‘I Have a Dream’ than House of Representa- “From Here to Equality: Repa- ment camps during World War something that had to be pur- we are with the complicated tives District 31 rations for Black Americans in II. The United States has an sued.” King, and with King’s ‘night- Zack Hawkins (D) the Twenty-First Century,” Wil- equal moral obligation to black Darity said that blacks en- mare.'” House of Representa- liam “Sandy” Darity Jr. and Americans, and that obligation slaved in the United States in In his final years, King be- tives District 54 wife Kirsten Mullen of Durham should also come with a check, 1817 didn’t think slavery came a champion of the Poor Robert Reives II (D) make a case for reparations for they said. would ever end, and blacks in People’s Campaign, which he black Americans. Although now considered South Africa in 1954 didn’t started in 1967 at the sug- Darity is a Samuel DuBois “advocates for reparations,” think apartheid would end, but gestion of Marion Wright, Cook professor of public pol- Darity said he was skeptical both ended because of those then director of the NAACP’s icy, African and African Amer- Please see DCABP/2A when he began his research Please see REPARATIONS/2A Please see ANTIRACISM/2A Index Address: 115 Market St., Suite 360-G Publisher: Gerald O. 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COURTESY Former Tallahassee, Florida Governor Andrew Gillum. Affordable housing, voting rights are a measure of King’s ideals Continued from page 1A funds. On behalf of our en- Quoting Frederick Doug- said. tire community, I thank las, Gillum said: “If there is Schewel described the you.” no struggle, there is no living conditions at Calling for continued progress. That’s the story McDougald Terrace and support, he continued: of the civil rights move- other public housing com- “For as Dr. King said, we ment, that is the story of NCSU munities in Durham and are bound by a single gar- America, I would submit, Author Ibram X. Kendi across the country as “a ment of destiny. If we do progress born of struggle, crisis 40 years in the mak- this work well, we can truly resilience in the face of ad- ing”; the result of the fed- make this a city for all.” versity.” Ibram X. Kendi and the eral government Andrew Gillum, former Gillum said his campaign abandoning public hous- Tallahassee, Florida, mayor may have come up short, ing and not providing and the 2018 Democratic but on that election night, funding for even the most Florida gubernatorial no- Floridians, in a record- call for antiracism minee, was the program’s breaking turnout, voted to basic repairs. keynote speaker. Looking re-enfranchise 1.3 million Continued from page 1A Our common belief that Further reflection led him For the past two years, we are all “not racist,” to believe his speech made Schewel said the city has back on his childhood former inmates. Legal Defense and Educa- growing up with two hard- “1.3 million people who tional Fund in Jackson, posits Kendi, is one of the use of racist ideas and stepped in to do the work major roadblocks to im- rhetoric to gain that reac- the federal government working parents and a didn’t have the right to Mississippi. Beyond deseg- grandmother who pressed vote for decades, and, in regation and the right to proving systems and laws tion. In fact, he says some should be doing, including that unfairly benefit one of the most revered African allocating $15 million to upon him the importance some cases, never had the vote, King understood that of education, Gillum said, right to vote, but whose economic security was es- group over another. We American thinkers and Durham Housing Authority can’t see — or refuse to see speakers have unthink- for public housing ren- “We must use our past to voices, if it’s the last thing sential for full participation inform our work in the fu- that we do, will have their in American society. — what’s wrong with these ingly fallen back on racist ovations. systems because we’re rhetoric. In November, voters ap- ture.” Like King, Gillum en- voices heard in November “He saw that it doesn’t couraged the attendees to of 2020 and beyond,” Gil- matter if you have access more comfortable believ- John Robinson-Miller IV, proved a $95 million af- ing there’s something in- program coordinator for fordable housing bond, of “lean into our most coura- lum said. Gillum said that to a restaurant if you can’t geous selves.” Gillum victory shows change is afford the meal,” Kendi herently flawed about the the African American Cul- which $60 million is allo- people penalized by them. tural Center, says bringing cated to DHA for ren- made history as the Florida possible. “If we all exercise said. Prior to his assassina- Democratic Party’s first Af- our democratic duty in tion in 1968, King broad- Cited as one example: Afri- Kendi to campus was part ovations at several public can Americans make up of a larger vision for the housing communities. rican American nominee 2020, then we can win.” ened his horizon and for governor. He lost the Gillum encouraged the pushed for nonviolent pro- just under 13% of our na- year ahead. “We looked at McDougal Terrace, ho- tion’s population, but they not only who we wanted to wever, is 66 years old and controversial race by audience to bring King’s test against a number of is- 30,000 votes, although spirit and legacy alive sues, including the represent over 40% of bring in for the MLK com- needs to be torn down and those in prison. memoration, but what we rebuilt, Schewel said. 87,000 votes weren’t today. He said North Caro- Vietnam War. counted. lina continues to be a bat- Pivoting to the topic of Kendi was initially afraid wanted to say. We’re very “We need to help these to share his own past with intentional about critically families through this crisis, Looking back, he said he tleground state for voting his latest book, Kendi realized the legacy of his rights, and he acknowl- argued that the vast major- racist ideas, and Antiracist analyzing the issues of the improve their housing opens with an unflinching [African] diaspora,” he short term, and then re- campaign was never going edged the work of the Rev. ity of people believe them- to be defined by victory or William Barber II. selves to be not racist even recollection that still em- said. “How could we intro- place it with the excellent barrasses him. As a high duce the concept of anti- housing they deserve,” he defeat or who won or lost “Dr. King said, ‘All we when they might support but by the millions of Flo- want from America is to be racist policies. “Americans school senior, he made a racism, and what does that said. speech that suggested look like? It’s easy to get Schewel thanked Durham ridians – black, white, rich, true to what you said on are in deep denial about poor, men, women, young, paper,’” Gillum said, add- how racist our institutions black Americans were to caught up in ‘what does residents for the support blame for their own prob- this mean for me per- they’ve shown McDougald and old – who came out to ing that King’s “Give Us the are. We use King to escape vote for him because they Ballot” is not just a history that denial. And the sound lems. It was met with en- sonally?’ versus ‘what does Terrace residents. thusiastic applause by the this mean for society?'” “Throughout this ordeal, “believed collectively in lesson, but it’s also a call to of that denial is, ‘I’m not the possibility of some- action. “It’s a promissory racist.'” mostly black audience. we’ve received an incredible outpouring of generos- thing better….No one elec- note. The right to vote is a ity,” he said. “I know many tion should stop us from promissory note, and in of you have contributed bringing home a better fu- 2020 that promissory note Durham couple makes your time, your food, your ture for our children.” is due.” case for reparations Continued from page 1A process of racial injustice ilies whose wealth and who fought for freedom that’s been inflicted upon status is contingent upon and change. Inspired by black Americans,” he said. the fact that they origi- those who believed The $800,000 gap is the nally were slaveholders. change was possible, Dar- average mean between So, we think that what ity said he decided to do white and black house- those municipalities, uni- whatever he could to bring holds, Darity explained. versities, individuals or about reparations for He added that, based on families should do is form black American descen- the Survey of Consumer a coalition to petition for dants of slaves. Finances 2016, the median reparations from Congress Darity and Mullen define household income for at the national level. reparations, in general, as whites in 2016 was That’s what they really a program of acknowl- $171,000 compared to the should do because this is edgement, redress, and median black household not just a question of per- closure for grievous injus- income of $17,600. sonal or individual guilt, tices. To define how griev- Darity and Mullen hope this is a question of na- ous injustices apply their book, which will be tional responsibility,” he specifically to black Amer- published in April, will said. icans, they said you have support and advance the Mel Williams, of End Pov- to look at three historical national conversation erty Durham, one of the phases: slavery; nearly a about reparations. program’s sponsors, said century of legal segre- “Part of what we’re hop- he hopes the book will gation coupled with white ing for is a conversation evoke whites to support terror campaigns; and the like we’re having today, reparations for blacks. post-civil rights era, in that this book will be one “How can the repara- which blacks are still liv- of many tools that will be tions movement trans- ing with a huge array of available for this conver- form white identity, white atrocities, including “po- sation to happen, and that understanding, white con- lice executions of un- it will be in the hands of fession of complicity in armed blacks, mass people who can make a white supremacy in a incarceration, gentrifica- difference,” Mullen said. white economic system, tion, and credit, housing, The couple supports the because that’s the change and employment discrim- principle of House Res- that needs to happen. To ination.” olution 40, legislation pro- me, the reparation efforts As an economist, Darity posed by the late U.S. Rep. that they’re doing is a cat- said the most relevant way John Conyers since 1987 alyst for helping white to craft a reparations pro- to form a commission to people see our terrific re- gram would be based on study and develop repara- sponsibility for the evil the pretax racial wealth tion proposals for African that has been done,” Wil- gap between whites and Americans. Darity said liams said. blacks. Black Americans there are numerous com- In addition to End Pov- comprise about 13 per- munities, including Dur- erty Durham, the program cent of the country’s pop- ham, that are beginning to was sponsored by Episco- ulation but own 2.6 recognize the moral valid- palians United Against percent of the country’s ity of the case for repara- Racism, in partnership wealth. tions. with Durham Congrega- “This enormous dispar- “There are also institutions in Action, Durham- ity translates into an tions, the major colleges Cares, Religious Coalition $800,000 differential per and universities, perhaps for a Nonviolent Durham, household in the United the most prestigious ones ReCity, Resource Center States by race, so even in the United States, that for Women in Ministry in beyond the period of Jim have a deep history of di- the South, and Under- Crow, we’re talking about rect complicity in slavery, ground Church/Liberation a substantial cumulative and there are white fam- Station. 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, January 26, 2020 NC’s new ‘Raise the Age’ law off to a promising start By Melissa Boughton THE POLICY WATCH Tall trees and a rocky, woodsy landscape envelop the C.A. Dillon juvenile detention campus in Butner. Save for the tall metal fence that rings the con- finement building, the area could be mistaken for a summer camp or private school grounds. The feeling that greets the visitor of wanting to go for a group hike or play flag football with old pals quickly diminishes inside, however, as the smell of fresh paint permeates the building and barred win- dows and concrete walls MELISSA BOUGHTON remind you that this isn’t a Youth who are at the Insight Juvenile Crisis and Assessment fun trip away from home. Center spend most of the day in school. COURTESY But it won’t be like that As of Dec. 1, 2019, those how the change has gone Patricia Timmons-Goodson forever; after all, this isn’t teenagers who would have on. So far, the projections jail. previously gone to adult the committee made have Jim Speight, director of jails now go to facilities like generally been close to, or facility operations for juve- the one being renovated at a little under, what was ex- North Carolina trailblazer nile justice at the N.C. De- Dillon. “In the jails, often pected. It’s a trend Lassiter partment of Public Safety, these kids don’t get any hopes holds. stood at the entry to a wing education services,” said Jeffrey Ledford, chief of launches campaign for 8th at Dillon under construc- William Lassiter, deputy police in Shelby, told the tion with 10 bedrooms and secretary of juvenile jus- group at its meeting earlier a large open space in the tice. “Getting them back this month that the law en- Congressional District middle. into a routine and under- forcement side of Raise the He motioned to the walls standing the importance of Age was “going pretty STAFF REPORTS down for partisan gerry- on the N.C. Court of Ap- between the heavy metal education can be the key. well.” It was an important FAYETTEVILLE – Pat Tim- mandering. peals, followed by an ap- doors and urged his au- It’s a huge difference just update, because law en- mons-Goodson, the first The new district now in- pointment as the first dience to picture motiva- by getting them back into forcement was one of the African American woman cludes all or parts of Cabar- African American woman tional posters. He then an educational environ- biggest barriers to getting to serve on the North Car- rus, Cumberland, Harnett, on the North Carolina Su- pointed to the center of the ment.” legislation passed. “It’s dif- olina Supreme Court and Lee, Montgomery, Moore preme Court. room and talked about There’s a lot of pressure ferent; it’s a change so it’s former member of Pres- and Stanley counties. In 2014, President Barack plans for new furniture on juvenile justice officials going to be a challenge,” ident Obama’s United Timmons-Goodson’s Obama appointed Tim- that would give the place a right now to provide de- Ledford said. States Commission on Civil father was a Vietnam vet- mons-Goodson to the more homey feel. The area tails on how Raise the Age He added, however, that Rights, is running in North eran who built his career in United States Commission will be “very soft,” he said. is going since the law be- officers were appreciative Carolina’s 8th Congres- the military. Born in Flor- on Civil Rights as vice- The kids who inhabit ju- came effective, but Lassiter of training they have re- sional District. ence, South Carolina, her chair. venile detention facilities is encouraging patience. ceived from DPS, and that “My career on the bench father settled the family in The Commission advises are treated very differently “The reality is all the com- some of the solutions and as a commissioner on Fayetteville after retiring the government on issues than the people who are plaints don’t come in on they’ve offered to help the U.S. Commission on from his career. related to civil rights and locked up in adult jails. the exact day the incident with the transition, like 24- Civil Rights has been about Timmons-Goodson at- was founded by the Civil There is an intentional ef- occurred. It may take a hour support services, lifting people up, clearing a tended the University of Rights Act of 1957. fort to rehabilitate and couple weeks for the inves- have been a good thing to path for those that follow North Carolina at Chapel Timmons-Goodson lives educate youth who commit tigation to occur and those encourage networking. and dedicating myself to Hill, obtaining a Bachelor of in Fayetteville with her crimes, get to the root of types of things, so we are Of the quirks Ledford has the cause of justice at Arts degree and a Juris husband. They are the par- their issues, ensure them trying to make sure we seen, all of them worked every opportunity,” Tim- Doctor from the UNC ents of two sons. that people care about paint the correct picture out, he said. mons-Goodson said in a School of Law. She also re- More information about them and help them be and say that this is prelim- The biggest challenge im- statement. ceived a Master of Laws Timmons-Goodson’s cam- successful in their com- inary data, and we’ll have a pacting law enforcement Timmons-Goodson will from Duke University. paign is available at munities to combat recidi- better picture in a couple currently is transportation, face Republican incumbent At age 29, Timmons- www.TimmonsGoodson- vism. That’s why months,” he said. but Lassiter said DPS is in Richard Hudson in No- Goodson was the first forCongress.com, on advocates worked so hard The Juvenile Jurisdiction the process of hiring 30 vember in the newly drawn black woman appointed as Twitter at @Timmons- to raise the age of juvenile Advisory Committee, people to fill transportation 8th Congressional District. a N.C. 12th District Judge, Goodson, and on Facebook jurisdiction in North Caro- tasked with implementing teams to take juveniles to The N.C. congressional serving three consecutive at https://www.face- lina to include 16- and 17- and monitoring Raise the one of the 10 detention fa- map was redrawn after two terms. book.com/TimmonsGood- year-olds (it was the last Age legislation, met earlier cilities across the state. previous maps were struck She then spent nine years son4Congress. state in the nation to do this month to prepare its so). first legislative report on To place an ad: Call 919.688.9408 Classifieds SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 2020 PAGE 4A Classified Deadline: Wednesday at 5p.m., prior to Sunday’s edition AUCTIONS LEGAL NOTICES TRAVEL/VACATION

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W orship B riefs COURTESY Deaf Christians find meaning in the richness RALEIGH DAVIE STREET ELIZABETHTOWN COMPASSIONATE PRESBYTERIAN BALDWIN BRANCH MB of who they are BAPTIST 300 E. Davie St. 4047 NC 242 Hwy S 2310 Compassionate A musical celebration The deacons and trust- By Jana Bennett milder hearing loss or and a few other languages. The church will cele- of black history and ees will hold their even- THE CONVERSATION older adults who experi- During a deaf worship brate its 32nd anniver- benefit concert for Kim- ing of joint celebrations ence hearing loss later in service, praying happens sary January 26 at 10 berly’s Touch, Inc., is Jan. 26, 3 p.m. Pastor For years, my husband life. About 13% of Ameri- with open eyes and with a.m. All are invited. Feb. 8, 2-4 p.m. The pub- Kevin Parish Sr. and Big would say after we re- cans experience some lots of signing. Hands are lic is invited. Piney Gove Missionary turned from church, “I hearing loss, which can af- often raised up to sign a Baptist in Clinton will thought the sermon was fect their ability to partici- joyful “alleluia” to God. In NEW HOPE BAPTIST DURHAM render service. good.” To that, I would pate in worship. As a result fact, the whole congrega- 4301 Louisburg Road FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Send your church news reply, “I didn’t hear the ser- of the challenges they face tion creates a mosaic of The African Children’s 305 E. Main St. to: The Triangle Tribune, mon, as usual.” in churches that empha- gestures that praise God. Choir will perform Jan. People’s Alliance will 115 Market Street, Suite As a person with a severe size spoken words, deaf Silence is not required in 29 at 6:30 p.m. The pub- hold its next affordable 360-G, Durham, NC to profound hearing loss, I people might choose wor- order to hear the pastor lic is invited. housing meeting on Jan. 27701; e-mail info@trian- nearly left the church out ship services led by deaf speaking from the pulpit. 27, noon to 1 p.m. gletribune.com; or fax of frustration and anger. In pastors or hearing Some deaf Christians see 688-2740. Deadline: addition to hymns, spoken churches whose worship not hearing as a gift from Tuesday by noon. readings and testimonies, styles engage all five God. “He has created me Christian worship focuses senses of the body rather with ears that hear what on the spoken word. As than focusing on hearing people REALLY say, for in scripture says, “In the be- alone. my intensity to hear I listen ginning was the Word, and A hearing church that not just with mechanically AROUND THE TRIANGLE the Word was with God, adds a signing interpreter assisted hearing,” deaf pas- WAKE FOREST SYMPOSIUM FUNDRAISER and the Word was God.” but that maintains reliance tor Elizabeth von Trapp FOOTBALL I am not alone in feeling on spoken words isn’t nec- Walker said in a 1999 inter- Know Your Legal Rights Registration is now open discouraged by so much essarily being welcoming. view about whether her Several NFL athletes will Justice Symposium is Feb. for the annual Susan G. focus on the word of God This can make people with disability could be a gift discuss their faith Feb. 2, 1, 10 a.m. to noon, Herbert Komen Triangle Race for and spoken words in Chris- hearing loss feel like they from God. “I listen with my 10 a.m., Heritage High C. Young Community the Cure on May 2 at The tian tradition. Many people need to be “fixed” or whole body. My eyes see School, 1150 Forestville Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave. Frontier in Research Trian- with hearing loss leave or “made able” to attend the joy, pain and sorrow Road. The public is invited. Visit www.eventbrite.com. gle Park. Visit disengage from their Chris- hearing worship. A deaf sometimes hidden in the komennctc.org. RALEIGH DURHAM tian faith. worship service includes words as the ears of my MARCH FAMILY CHAPEL HILL But that doesn’t have to not only the deaf but those heart listen and read the MEETING happen. who appreciate a worship body language of the 2020 Raleigh Women’s Family Day–Cardboard One popular deaf Chris- that involves more than speaker.” March is Jan. 26, 12:30 City 4 is Jan. 26, noon-4 Chapel Hill Transit will tian organization, Silent just the sense of hearing. Rather than fixing hear- p.m., Halifax Mall in down- p.m., Nasher Museum of hold public meetings to Blessings Deaf Ministries, There are several church ing loss or seeing deafness town. Art on Duke’s campus. discuss proposed service estimates that as many as communities that do as a sign of God’s disfavor, changes: ANNIVERSARY CHARTER 4% of Christians worldwide signed worship. There are the faith of deaf and hard- • Jan. 27, 4-6 p.m., UNC are profoundly deaf. That also emerging translations of-hearing Christians The Policy Watch will Career Day is Jan. 27, 9 Student Union number doesn’t include of the Bible, including one brings new understandings host its 15th anniversary a.m., Carter Community • Jan. 28, 4-6 p.m., the people who have in American sign language about God to the world. celebration Jan. 30. Visit Charter. Contact: Keisha Chapel Hill Library, Room ncpolicywatch.com. Johnson at (9190 797- A 2340. • Jan. 30, 9-11 a.m., UNC SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING… READING Hospitals Artist Jaki Shelton Green SCREENING • Jan. 31, 9-11 a.m., Sey- will present A Year of A screening of “February mour Center Reading James Baldwin One: The Story of the A sharp tongue cuts Feb. 2, 2 p.m., Quail Ridge Greensboro Four” is Jan. EXHIBIT Books, 4209 Lassiter Mill 29, 7:30 p.m., the Carolina An exhibit of renowned Rd., Suite 100. Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. architect Phil Freelon’s Visit carolinatheatre.org. work runs Jan. 28-April 15, from the inside out LEGISLATIVE the Stone Center, 150 N.C. high school students TOWN HALL South St. Visit stone- caring co-worker. Evil compare the words of By James A. can apply for annual Youth Durham Co. District At- center.sites.unc.edu. oratory moves men and Jesus Christ to any dema- Legislative Assembly con- torney’s Office will host a Washington women to do evil things. gogue, you will find that NNPA ference April 3-5 in Ra- town hall Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m., HOMELESSNESS But, oh, how powerful, Jesus’ words repulse with leigh. Visit St. Joseph AME Church, Orange County will hold how wonderful is a well-in- great power all hatred, gos- I was never a student of www.ncleg.gov/YLA. Dead- 2521 Fayetteville St. its annual Project Connect tentioned “thank you,” a sip, rumor and even innu- the Bible growing up, even line: Jan. 31. for the homeless Jan. 30, 9 sincere “I’m sorry” or a endo. though I grew up sur- PERFORMANCE a.m. to 2 p.m., United genuine “I believe in you.” It is impossible to claim rounded by the best kind CARY Proceeds for the Jan. 31 Church of Chapel Hill, James 3:10 tells us that to love God without loving of Christians there were: WAKE DEMS performance of Rent! at the 1321 MLK Blvd. Visit the tongue wields the Jesus as the living Word of the love-filled family kind. Western Wake Democrats Durham Performing Arts www.ocpehnc.com. Vol- power of life and death. God. Saying so merely con- I believe I am now being will host a candidates Center will benefit the Alli- unteers also needed. Having been the target of firms the truth in this case constantly moved by the forum Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., ance of AIDS Services-Car- ill-intended criticism, and that the spoken Word will Holy Spirit to see the sim- Cary Senior Center in the olina. Visit www.aas-c.org. out of momentary anger or indeed set one free. plicity in the scripture I Ballroom. now study. hurt having tried to destroy “Reckless words pierce As such, I am finding my- the souls of many I held like a sword but the tongue self gravitating to minis- dear, I know firsthand that of the wise brings healing.” BOOK ters, pastors and saints as James is so right. (Proverbs 12:14) I’m told they dissect in sermon and I have been trying to cor- God hates a liar and loves prayer the incredible rect this character flaw by the truth. Remember there Colorful new children’s power of the tongue; yes, being as deliberately uplift- is no cure for hurt feelings that small but dangerously ing as possible, thinking of except an honest spoken lethal weapon housed in myself as a vessel of the apology. Hurt feelings one’s mouth. living God first before I fester and infect a person. book celebrates North Without any biblical per- speak and remembering Think before you speak. spective, history confirms that man was made in And please don’t take my the ability of deceit-filled God’s own image and curs- word for it. Carolina’s black culture eloquence to entice weak ing any man is tantamount “He who guards his lips, men to murder, married to cursing God. guards his life, but he who My N.C. from A to Z that describes historic Par- penter and community women to stray, prideful Could it be that James speaks rashly will come to By Michelle Lanier rish Street, a four-block leader who had been born men to war and so-called 1:26 holds a key to salva- ruin.” (Proverbs 12:3) Illustrated by area in enslaved in peace-loving folk to tion? “…If anyone con- Dare Coulter downtown North Carolina slaughter. siders himself religious James A. Washington is a UNC Press Durham in 1843 and On a daily basis, a reck- and yet does not keep a father, husband, Christian, where black was one of less tongue can sear rein on his tongue, he de- writer, entrepreneur and The North Carolina Afri- enterprise Freedom Hill’s forever the spirit of an in- ceives himself and his reli- the owner/publisher of the can American Heritage thrived in earliest res- nocent child, a wanting gion is worthless…” Dallas Weekly. Commission and the Of- the late idents. spouse, a true friend or a I submit to you that if you fice of Archives and His- 1800s and L is for Long- tory has released a new early 1900s. leaf Pine. Free, children’s book, “My N.C. C is for enslaved, and from A to Z,” that cele- Charlotte Hawkins Brown. freedom-seeking African NC group gauges teachers’ brates and creates connec- Brown, a pioneer in educa- Americans harvested raw tions to North Carolina’s tion and race relations, turpentine from North Car- rich black heritage. was born on a farm near olina’s long leaf pine for- “My N.C. from A to Z” is Henderson. She estab- ests by cutting deep “V” support for strike a colorful, sturdy board lished an elite boarding shapes into tree trunks THE ASSOCIATED PRESS book that parents will school, the Palmer Memo- that are sometimes still support for a strike, NCAE state faces its 200th day want to share with their rial Institute, in rural Seda- visible today. The pro- ASHEVILLE — The North President Mark Jewell said without a new budget. “Our children. Studies show lia that prioritized liberal cessed turpentine, tar and Carolina Association of in an email to The Associ- lawmakers’ failure to do that children who are read education, leadership and pitch created from these Educators wants to know ated Press. “NCAE is always their duty is indefensible, to at least three times a civic engagement. The harvests made North Caro- how long teachers would looking for appropriate and we cannot wait any week by a family member school expanded in size lina the largest producer of stay out of the classroom ways for educators to raise longer,” the survey intro- are almost twice as likely and achieved statewide naval stores in the U.S. in to get the pay raises and our collective voices, and duction begins. “What we to score in the top 25% in and national recognition. the mid-19th century. benefits that they want. we will not apologize for need to know in order to reading compared to chil- Brown was a vocal, na- T is for Thomas Day. Day The NCAE is surveying saying, and doing, what is plan our escalations is: dren who are read to less tional advocate for was a respected craftsman, teachers to find out how necessary to make our What are you willing to risk than three times a week. women’s and civil rights. furniture maker, entrepre- long they would partici- voices heard,” Jewell wrote. to help us win the funding Each letter of the alpha- F is for Freedom Hill. neur, and free African pate in a work stoppage if The NCAE Organize 2020 that we all deserve?” bet represents African Freedom Hill (also some- American from Milton the legislature doesn’t Racial and Social Justice Teachers can select their American people and times known as Liberty from 1801-61. His furni- meet its demands, which Caucus is circulating the willingness to miss be- places rooted in North Hill) is among the oldest ture today is highly re- include 5% pay raises, $15 survey internally online, tween 0 and 10 days of Carolina that have pro- towns in the United States garded and collected. minimum wages, Medicaid and some teachers are dis- work in order to show their vided positive and indeli- chartered by free African expansion and reinstating tributing paper copies, the support for the NCAE’s ble influences in arts, Americans in 1865 and in- ABOUT THE AUTHOR: previous retiree health Asheville Citizen-Times re- goals. A work stoppage of culture, and social justice corporated as Princeville Lanier is a scholar, oral his- benefits. ported. The newspaper was more than one day would worldwide: in 1885. torian, filmmaker, mu- The survey is a first step the first to report on the be a new job action for the B is for Black Wall Street. Princeville was named seum professional, and in determining teachers’ survey, which comes as the NCAE. Black Wall Street is a term after Turner Prince, a car- folklorist. Shaw, WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM St. Aug’s The Triangle men TRIBUNE struggles Sports SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020 – PAGE 6A continue If Shaw men were playing in the CIAA Northern Divi- COLLEGE CORNER sion this season, they would be…in last place. By now everyone knows that Shaw will move to the North next season for all sports except football. North- ern teams have won the last four CIAA Tournaments. The Bears could use a Holland change of scenery because it’s been a rough season so far. Shaw hasn’t won a game this year. Its last victory was on December 12 against Eliz- abeth City State. Eleven losses have occurred since then after the Bears lost to Bluefield State 92-81 Wednes- day night. You know the COURTESY saying, “If it Henry wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck at all,” – well, A&T BONITTA that’s Shaw. The BEST Bears have lost every way imag- Holland to inable. They blew a 13-point lead with 4 minutes left against have jersey Virginia Union to lose on a COURTESY OF TWIG last-second 3-pointer. Two Tyler Sprigg, white hat, enjoys mentoring TWIG KIDZ participants. nights later against Claflin, they again fell to a game-win- retired ning trey. Former North Carolina A&T When they’re not losing Teeing off for the State great Al Holland Sr. will close contests, they’re just have his baseball jersey number getting embarrassed: 37- retired on February point loss to Virginia State, 8 at the 1st Pitch 27-point defeat to Living- Banquet. stone, 16 points to Lincoln future with TWIG Holland is just the (Pa.), and so on. It’s gotten to second Aggie in A&T SUBMITTED BY PERDITA SPRIGGS also knew the game’s po- KIDZ Program, focused on the point that even when tential to elevate Tyler’s introducing and supporting history to have his they have a lead, you’re wait- CARY – Junior golf is not a long-term educational and African American girls, ages number retired. NBA ing for the shoe to drop. sport for the faint-hearted. professional opportunities. 8 to 18, interested in learn- great Al Attles is the Despite Joel Hopkins’ pre- The practices are demand- Tyler swung her first golf ing and enjoying golf. other. season bombshell that he ing, the preparation is te- Miller club at Knights Play Golf “Tyler just fit right in,” Holland was in- was resigning, the Bears’ sea- dious and the all-weather Center in Apex. Richard rec- said Valerie Willis, who co- ducted into the 2015 son was promising. Shaw competitions can be physi- ognized her maturity and ordinates TWIG KIDZ part- College Baseball Hall of Fame. lost to Virginia State in the cally and emotionally drain- potential, and enrolled her nership opportunities, golf "What Mr. Holland accom- tournament championship ing….and that’s just for the in the First Tee of the Trian- clinics and mentorship and plished as a student-athlete at but suffered an even bigger caddy! gle, where she practiced her social activities. “Now that North Carolina A&T was remark- loss in the departure of star When Tyler started play- drive, chip and putt skills she’s older, we can always able," athletics director Earl M. Amir Hinton. Still returning ing golf at age 6, I’m not every Monday evening. As count on her to help mentor Hilton III said. "He is not only one veterans Greyson Kelly, Da- sure her father Richard or I her skills advanced, Tyler the younger girls as well as of the best pitchers to ever wear Vaughn Kelsie, Imani Miller knew where this exciting also worked extensively show them what you can an A&T baseball uniform, but, and Bamba Jaye had fans adventure would take us. with coach Kathy Bounds of accomplish with hard work, statistically, he is arguably one of looking for a third CIAA title. “I really just wanted a the Dona Lerner Golf determination and a posi- the best collegiate pitchers of all Instead, Shaw has lost sev- playing partner,” said Rich- Academy in Raleigh. tive attitude.” time.” eral key players, starting ard, an avid golfer who When the time was right, TWIG has offered Tyler Holland, 67, threw four no- with center David Madol, started out as Tyler’s Richard entered Tyler into many unique opportunities hitters in his collegiate career – who was averaging in double “daddy caddy” and now U.S. Kids Golf tournaments in golf leadership and team one in each year. His no-hitter as figures earlier in the season. manages her practice and in Raleigh and neighboring building during the last a freshman, including 25 strike- Also gone is promising fresh- competition schedule. cities. four years. Tyler and other outs, occurred against archrival man guard Dhashon Dyson. “We’d just moved from As Tyler’s golf game pro- TWIG KIDZ girls also play North Carolina Central. Of They both have left school. Asheville to Cary, and I gressed, family friends Ho- with TWIG members on course, it would. On the injured list are Dar- knew this was the perfect race and Myra Smith of their home golf courses, in- Norfolk State Athletics Director ian Daniels, Jaye, Jah’Lil time to introduce her to the Raleigh mentioned that cluding Prestonwood, Ha- Marty Miller has been reassigned Carter and Richard Shout. game.” Tyler might enjoy joining to a new senior administrative That’s a whole lot of missing In the back of his mind, he the Triangle Women in GolfPlease see TWIG/7A role for NSU President Javaune points. Adams-Gaston. With Madol gone and the 6- Miller will work with Adams- foot-8 Jaye injured, the Bears Gaston to continue the success of don’t have the size and the university. A search firm has strength to constantly battle been hired to fill Miller’s AD po- their bigger opponents, HBCU BASKETBALL sition. which wears them down of- "I know that I will be confronted fensively late in the game. with some new challenges, but I And the schedule won’t get will continue to give my best any easier. The South is each and every day. This is an ex- stronger this year with Lou citing and proud moment for me D’Alessio putting Fayetteville and my family,” Miller said. State back into contention, Over in the CIAA, fan voting for Cleo Hill Jr. finding his the Senior CLASS Award for both groove in his second season women and men is open till Feb- at Winston-Salem State, and ruary 17. Visit www.lowe- Steve Joyner Sr. showing sciaasca.com to vote. folks he’s not ready for re- tirement yet at Johnson C. WOMEN Smith. N.C. Central You think Shaw interim The women and men grabbed head coach Dominique 17 top-3 finishes at last week- Stephens ever says to him- end’s JDL January College Kick- self, “I didn’t sign up for Off in Winston-Salem. this!” Del’Nique Penn and Jordan Braxton finished second and Falcons fluttering third, respectively, in the 60- There are not many teams meter dash. Olivia Andres and in the conference that are as Emmaya Waters took first and KEVIN DORSEY Jekyll and Hyde as St. Augus- third in the 400 meters, Cor- tine’s. Zaria Atkins scored a team-high 16 points in the win over Florida A&M. neisha Mitchell was first in the On the one hand, the team weight throw and second in the loses seven in a row, then shot put. turns around and blows out North Carolina Central nationally ranked Glenville MEN State College, knocks off Vir- N.C. Central ginia Union and Lincoln for Eagles alum George Henry has three straight wins before re- women win thriller in Florida been named the director of ten- verting back to their losing nis operations at Bethune-Cook- ways with three straight By Bonitta Best The Eagles begin a three- day before returning home man. The 35-year coaching losses. [email protected] game homestand this week- to face the Bears. veteran recently managed the SE The Falcons were the only end against Delaware State, The Falcons defeated Tennis and Learning Center in winless conference team left WOMEN followed by a visit from Washington, D.C. N.C. Central (5-13 overall, Shaw on the road last sea- until Wednesday when they South Carolina State on Feb- son, ending a nine-game los- “I believe in building cham- upset Livingstone in Salis- 2-3 MEAC) ruary 1. pions in sports and life through The Eagles are four wins ing streak at Spaulding bury. With Shaw heading Gymnasium. Johnson C. discipline, dedication and deter- over this weekend, SAU is al- away from tying their win St. Augustine’s (6-10, 1-5 mination,” said Henry who once total of nine from last sea- Smith comes to town on most assured of another vic- CIAA) Monday and Claflin on Wed- trained Serena and Venus Wil- tory. son. The Falcons will host rival liams. Henry graduated NCCU in The team swept Florida nesday. A major test will be Mon- Shaw in the first of a four- 1991. day when Johnson C. Smith A&M for the season with a game homestand. St. Aug’s In track, the men had four first- thrilling 71-70 victory in Shaw (6-12, 2-7) comes to town. is in sixth place in the South- The Bears have scored 60 place finishes at the JDL. Gordon Now in his sixth season, overtime to snap a three- ern Division, a notch above Lewis won the 400 meters; Mar- game losing streak. points or more only once in coach MarQus Johnson has last place and still winless their four-game losing vin Jones, high jump; Jaelyn yet to have a winning overall Junior guard Zaria Atkins Claflin. Blanc, triple jump; and Donnell converted a three-point play streak. They managed just record or advance beyond After a big win at Virginia 33 points in a loss to Bowie Carter, Jazire Notice, Malik Miles the second round of the CIAA with 3.3 seconds left in OT State on January 15, the and Lewis in the 4x400 relay. to seal the win. Atkins fin- State, and are averaging a Tournament. team lost at Bowie State next-to-last 55.4 points per Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. ished with a team-high 16 Monday night and traveled points. to Livingstone on Wednes- Please see ST. AUG’S/7A Please see HOLLAND/7A 7A SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, January 26, 2020 Teeing off for the future with TWIG KIDZ

Continued from page 6A portive and truly interested in my ac- sentree and North Ridge country ademic and golf achievements.” clubs, and during the annual Doug The TWIG ladies go above and bey- Boyd Foundation Scholarship Golf ond to support Tyler and all of the Tournament in Raleigh. She’s honing TWIG KIDZ participants. They inspire her skills on competitively designed the girls both on and off the course golf courses that help prepare her for with active professional and com- tournament play throughout the munity endeavors underscoring that southeast. dreams are possible, especially when “I really enjoy participating in TWIG you incorporate the First Tee nine KIDZ,” said Tyler, an A-B honor roll core values – integrity, honesty, re- ninth-grader at Green Hope High in sponsibility, confidence, respect, Cary. “I’ve made some really good sportsmanship, perseverance, cour- friends through the program, and the tesy and judgment – into your daily Trio inks academy contracts TWIG ladies are extremely nice, sup- life and believe in yourself. with North Carolina FC STAFF REPORTS it’s a fantastic opportu- A versatile playmaker, CARY – North Carolina FC nity.” Hille can play in both the has signed teenagers Adam Armour and Alphin, both midfield and at forward. Armour, Trace Alphin and 17, are returning for their The Cary native has scored Luke Hille to academy con- second season with the six goals in 11 matches for tracts ahead of the 2020 NCFC first team, having the NCFC U 18/19 squad USL championship season, spent 2019 on academy during the 2019-20 season, pending league and feder- contracts. Hille, 16, is the and also carries a rep- ation approval. As part of 19th player all-time to sign utation for his defensive the deal, each player will an academy contract with work rate. be available to train and the first team. In the last five years, the play in first-team matches Armour, a Cary native, is NCFC Youth Academy has while maintaining their among the most promising had 33 players called into college eligibility. youth players in the U.S., youth national team Each member of the having played in 19 camps, nine sign profes- NCFC Youth Academy matches at the inter- sional contracts with MLS U18/19 squad will link up national level with the U.S. clubs and over 100 commit U17 National Team, includ- to play at the college level. N.C. CENTRAL with coach Dave Sara- chan’s NCFC squad for pre- ing an appearance at the Three players from the Mitchell season training, which 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup. 2019 NCFC U23 squad begins on February 3. The skillful left back is ver- were recently selected in “Development in our sys- bally committed to Duke the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, North Carolina A&T’s tem here at NCFC is about University. including first-round selec- trying to push players to Alphin was named to Sa- tion Jeremy Kelly, a pro- the highest level,” Sara- rachan’s matchday squad duct of the NCFC Youth chan said. “When a player three times in 2019, in- Academy and the NCFC Holland has jersey retired cluding NCFC’s U.S. Open first team. gets the opportunity to jump in day in and day out Cup match against New The NCFC opens up its York City FC of Major 2020 campaign at home Continued from page 6A with full-time profes- sionals, everything gets League Soccer. Like Ar- against Louisville City FC St. Augustine’s mour, Alphin plans to play on March 7 at 2:30 p.m. at The 4x400-meter relay squad of Brandon Parris, Phillip Marcelle, Kurt Modeste and faster in terms of tech- nique and thinking. For collegiately at an in-state WakeMed Soccer Park. Sin- Jalen Jones took first place at last weekend’s Gamecock Opener indoor track meet ACC school, having ver- gle game tickets will go on in South Carolina. young players to experience that within our club, bally pledged to Wake For- sale on February 3. In football, senior linebacker Durrell Nash is one of 24 CIAA players to be named est University. to the Don Hansen All-Super Region Two Squad. Nash made the first team after lead- ing the CIAA in total tackles (92) and tackles per game (10.2).

St. Augustine’s, Shaw meet this weekend Continued from page 6A 57 win. 11-11 in their last 22 game. Only winless Claflin CJ Keyser led the team matchups. The Falcons lost is worse at 53.2 ppg. with 13 points and six re- to the Bears in the second Shaw got revenge after bounds. The men follow round of the CIAA Tourna- losing to St. Aug’s at home the women against Dela- ment. last season by blowing out ware State this weekend. the Falcons 67-40 at Emery Shaw (4-14, 1-8) Gymnasium. St. Augustine’s (5-11, 0-6) The Bears got a needed The Bears host Winston- The Falcons are still seek- break from conference Salem State on Monday being their first conference play Wednesday night to fore hitting the road to win after a 64-59 loss to travel to Bluefield State. Lincoln (Pa.) next Saturday. Bowie State. St. Aug’s has Shaw’s losing streak is at led at halftime in two of 10. The Bears follow the Will Shaw men win another game? MEN their last three games, but women down the road to N.C. Central (7-12, 3-2) couldn’t close the deal St. Aug’s. They have won The Eagles had won four down the stretch. the last two contests. of their last five games and Gary Jefferson and Jalen Former Shaw coach Cleo looked to be settling into a Gaddy are the only two Hill Jr. returns Monday groove, but Florida A&M players averaging double night. Winston-Salem State would have none of it. The figures: 13.6 and 12.8 is in sole possession of first Rattlers built a 23-point points, respectively. place. lead and held on for the 66- St. Aug’s and Shaw are NC State alum fights

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Baby Back Ribs with Honey, Chipotle and Mango Glaze Photo courtesy of Getty Images 8A FOCUS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, January 26, 2020 SCHOOL NEWS Widow’s Son Lodge #4 honors King Holiday Widow’s Son Lodge #4 hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast in downtown Raleigh.

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MATHIAS BISHOP Artist Kyndall Owens poses with her MLK artwork, which was raffled off. headed to Disney World By Bonitta Best ing the four days to pursue years. I also excel academ- [email protected] their dreams and to pay it ically in advanced calculus, forward by helping others. physics, computer science Enloe High junior Reagan "I know from personal ex- and biology. I believe that Razon is going to Disney perience that big dreams connecting math and World. lead to big success," said science with arts help to Reagan is one of 100 high Harvey in a statement. stimulate intellectual devel- school students nationally "Disney understands that opment, creativity and selected to attend the 2020 concept better than any growth. As part of Women Disney Dreamers Academy other company and that is In Science, I mentor third with entrepreneur Steve why I partner with them grade girls to close the Harvey and ESSENCE mag- every year on this program gender and diversity gaps azine. Each student re- to encourage big dreams in STEM professions. I hope ceives an all-expense-paid for the next generation." to help expand the WIS trip to Disney World from In her application letter, movement to schools across March 12-15. Reagan wrote: the country. In the future, I Reagan, a Morrisville res- “I am a 16-year old Junior plan to pursue pediatric ident, is one of six students at Enloe Magnet High medicine and dance.” from North Carolina but School in Raleigh, North Visit DisneyDreamersA- the only local winner. Carolina. My dream is to cademy.com for more in- The Dreamers Academy inspire a generation of bal- formation. encourages teens to be lerina scientists. I have positive and to take the danced ballet and jazz pre- knowledge they learn dur- professionally for twelve

The Gleaners of Odessa dance troupe in action. HBCU NEWS SHAW UNIVERSITY ergy and stimulate innova- in Greensboro. Shaw Uni- tion, applied She also is a magna cum versity wel- learning and laude graduate of Spelman comed two research” and College in Atlanta. new deans to to ensure that Wood has 19 years of the ranks: Val- programs en- university experience, both erie A. able gradu- in the classroom and in ac- Johnson is the ates’ ademic leadership roles. new dean of outcomes Before joining Shaw Uni- the School of which are versity, she was a profes- Johnson Arts, Sciences Wood aligned with sor of accounting at & Humanities, and Lynette the job market. Winston-Salem State Uni- I. Wood is dean of the Johnson most recently versity. School of Business & Pro- was the Mott Distinguished Wood was the first Afri- fessional Studies. Professor of Women’s can American woman to The university recently Studies and director of Af- earn a Ph.D. in accounting reorganized its academic rican Women’s Studies at from Indiana University. programs to “create syn- Bennett College for Women MOVERS AND SHAKERS CHAPEL HILL of Chapel Hill. The Durham Gayle Harris retired after Vencelin native gradu- 47 years. Harris has ated from Jenkins was the deputy been named Durham Tech- health director for the the new fire nical Com- Cumberland County De- chief of the munity partment of Health. Chapel Hill College. Fire Depart- ment. DURHAM Are you or someone you Harris is a COUNTY know a Mover and a Harris 25-year vet- Jenkins Durham Shaker? Drop us a line at eran with the department County Department of Movers and Shakers, c/o and has moved up the Public Health recently The Triangle Tribune, 115 ranks from firefighter to hired Rodney Jenkins as its Market Street, Suite 360G, fire captain to battalion new health director. Jen- Durham, NC 27701 or e- chief. Harris also works as kins replaces interim mail us at info@triangle- emergency management health director Joanne tribune.com. Photos coordinator for the Town Pierce who took over after welcome. COURTESY Jeffery Boston Weatherford SORORITY NEWS Exhibition of original book illustrations salutes the Tuskegee Airmen

STAFF REPORTS Tuskegee Airmen, the first created digital collages as studies. I chose scratch- CARY – The Page-Walker black pilots in the U.S. board for a graphic novel Arts and History Center Armed Forces, because of feel.” presents an exhibition of my family’s military leg- Weatherford is founder scratchboard illustrations acy. My great-great-great and chief of the global hip- by Jeffery Boston Weather- grandfather was in the U.S. hop collective Triiibe Left to right: 2019 Pi Chapter president Riley Walters, Geneva Fearrington, Stacey ford from his award-win- Colored Troops and my Worldwide. As a teaching ning children’s book, “You grandfather served in Porter and Veronica Eubanks. artist, he leads art, literacy Can Fly: The Tuskegee World War II. and hip-hop tech programs Airmen.” “The Tuskegee Airmen’s in school and community The exhibition will run story is a real-life adven- Pi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi settings. through February 8 at the ture where African-Ameri- He has toured in the U.S., center’s gallery at 119 Am- can heroes battle fascism Africa and the Middle East, bassador Loop. abroad and racism in the U.S. My scratchboard illus- and has exhibited in At- Sorority helps sickle cell A reception on January lanta, Washington, Balti- 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. offers trations depict the Tuske- The 41 attendees included Walters, Geneva Fearring- more and North Carolina. STAFF REPORTS a chance to meet the artist gee pilots, mechanics, youth living with sickle ton, Linda L. Hester and He earned a B.A. in Pi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi and to hear excerpts from navigators, bombardiers cell, health care providers, Stacey Porter. graphics/animation from Sorority partnered with the the book, which is au- and nurses as well as ce- caregivers and volunteers. Member Mary Dempson Winston-Salem State Uni- International Association thored by Weatherford’s lebrities, historical figures The chapter sponsored a has coordinated services versity and an M.F.A. in of Sickle Cell Nurses and mother, Carole Boston and racial barriers of the mini health seminar titled with the Durham County painting from Howard Uni- Professional Associates re- Weatherford. day. To create the illustra- “Healthy Eating” for the Department of Social Serv- versity. cently to co-sponsor their “I felt a connection to the tions, I used archival pho- residents at Lakeside Gar- ices Volunteer Program for tos as references and Second Annual Skill-Build- ing Workshop for Adoles- dens Senior Living Apart- several years to provide cents and Young Adults ments. Thanksgiving meals and BUSINESS BRIEFS Living with Sickle Cell Dis- Blood pressure screen- Christmas gifts to selected ings were also conducted, families. CONVERSATION MORRISVILLE CHAMBER OPENING: ease on North Carolina and gifts were provided for Walters made a presenta- International Coach Fed- Morrisville Chamber of • The Longleaf Hotel has Central’s camps. opened at 300 N. Dawson Some of the topics pre- the 15 residents who at- tion to Sharon Torian, C.C. eration Raleigh Charter Commerce will hold its an- tended. Soror Veronica Eu- Spaulding Elementary Chapter will host “CEC Ra- nual meeting Feb. 4 at the St. in downtown Raleigh. sented were Navigating the Visit www.thelongleafho- Healthcare System, Navi- banks coordinated the school counselor. The leigh: One Word” on Jan. Sheraton Imperial Hotel in activities and presented presentation included 30, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North RTP. Visit www.morrisville- tel.com. gating the School System, Vocational Skills and Em- the topic. extra clothing for students Regional Library, 7009 chamber.org. Other chapter members if the need arises, and a Harps Mill Rd. Register at Send business briefs to ployment, and Living Your [email protected]. Best Life with Sickle Cell. who participated were monetary donation to pur- cfralegh.org. chapter president Riley chase school supplies.