WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM Conservative group faces The Triangle felony probe for mailers By Stephanie Carson "People are still going to be getting N.C. NEWS SERVICE these through this week." It is against the law in North RALEIGH – The State Board of Carolina to intentionally mislead Elections is investigating the people about voter registration national conservative group and discourage them from voting. RIBUNE Americans for Prosperity to deter- So far, the organization, which TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE mine whether it committed a receives funding from the Koch felony after the North Carolina brothers, says the incorrect infor- Democratic Party filed a formal mation is a mistake. VOLUME 16 NO. 15 WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2014 $1.00 complaint on Monday. Bob Phillips, executive director This comes after AFP sent thou- with Common Cause North sands of mailers to citizens across Carolina, joins others in question- Howard standout the state, including incorrect vot- ing the intent behind the mailer. ing and registration information. "That's very sloppy and lazy, and quarterback Greg Josh Lawson, a North Carolina one wonders about the intent attorney and spokesperson for the behind it, particularly with whom Board of Elections, says they met the mailers are going to," he said. McGee comes to with an AFP representative early Americans for Prosperity says Monday morning and discovered, the intent behind the mailers was Durham. in some cases, the mailer went out to educate voters. Earlier this year, multiple times to the same person. AFP sent mailers with incorrect "We know it went everywhere, information to voters in West and, unfortunately, we have peo- Virginia, and last year the organi- ple complaining of third and fourth warnings," Lawson said.. Please seeCONSERVATIVE/3A Coalition showcases Home school program outlets of community for preschoolers debuts Tensie Taylor outside of support Wheel of Fortune studio. By Latisha Catchatoorian [email protected] N.C. State DURHAM – The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham mixed things up a bit at grad on its monthly community round- table luncheon. Typically, the coalition invites ‘Wheel of a group or organization to speak about its services. It invites all who are interested to eat, fellow- Fortune’ ship, learn and ask questions. By Latisha Catchatoorian This month the coalition invited [email protected] volunteers from multiple organi- Tensie Taylor began watch- zations, and participants who ing Wheel of Fortune before have benefitted from their serv- she was in the first grade. On ices, to discuss their experiences. Oct. 9, you’ll get to see her play Many of those served have lost the real thing. loved ones to violence and mur- Taylor grew up watching the der. “This is one place where you show in her hometown of can tell people, if there’s any- Louisburg. A 2009 N.C. State thing going on in Durham, we graduate, she now lives in Los know about it or we know some- Angeles. Before she left for the body that knows about it,” coali- University of Southern tion President Effie Steele said. California to begin her gradu- “We try to keep it a peaceful envi- ate career, she told everyone at ronment so that everyone gets her going away party that they something out of it. We want to would see her on Wheel of have services to meet the needs.” STOCK PHOTO Fortune one day. Everyone Steele, whose daughter and laughed. unborn grandson were mur- HIPPY, a home school program for preschool students, is avaialble in Wake County. “I was good at the game dered, wore a shirt with their pic- ‘hangman.’ When I learned tures on it. She said it’s a conver- By Latisha Catchatoorian The Family Resource Center will receiving help from a family about Wheel of Fortune, which sation starter so she can talk [email protected] provide the state’s first HIPPY pro- member,” she said. is based on hangman, I was about her personal mission. gram and will primarily serve Kehinde said families must hooked,” Taylor said. Joslin Sims’ son was murdered RALEIGH – A child’s first learn- Southeast Raleigh neighborhoods, meet certain income level require- According to a press release nine years ago. She felt like no ing experience is in the home. although it will recruit from all of ments and go through an applica- issued about Taylor’s appear- one cared and said she couldn’t Sometimes parents need a little Wake County. The free parent pro- tion process. Once parents enroll ance, more than 1 million peo- talk to anyone, not even family, help teaching their preschooler gram will run in conjunction with their 3- to 5-year-old in the pro- ple apply annually to be a because they, too, were dealing the basics. That’s where HIPPY the school year and will officially gram, they will participate in early Wheel of Fortune contestant. with the same loss. She discov- comes in. begin the second week of October. learning activities for 15 to 20 Only 10,000 get selected for an ered the annual Vigil Against Home Instruction for Parents of “Usually this neighborhood minutes, five times a week for 30 audition and of that 600 make Violence put on by the Durham Preschool Youngsters is a national (Southeast Raleigh) is families that weeks. it onto the show. chapter of Parents of Murdered program designed to help parents are low income, at-risk families. Participating members of the Taylor applied online every Children and the Nonviolent be their child’s first and most Some may lack educational skills HIPPY community perform home day for a year in 2013 and was Durham coalition. Sims said important teacher. Parents are to prepare their children for visits bi-weekly to instruct parents never selected. Once, she even everyone there could remember provided a curriculum to help kindergarten,” Kehinde said. on how to use the educational drove four hours round trip their lost loved ones. their child strengthen cognitive “One of the main reasons that materials. and waited in line for several “I found that it was my way of skills; early literacy skills; and HIPPY is important is to help elim- Chavis will be responsible for hours at a Wheel of Fortune releasing my pain,” she said. social, emotional and physical inate the word gap. Studies show delivering the curriculum to par- mobile event but still wasn’t “The ceremony enabled us, me, development. that children from professional ents and using role-play activities chosen. to say what’s on my mind.” HIPPY serves 15,000 families families hear approximately 11 with them to instruct them on “I was so discouraged. I was Glenda Turner Fowler lost a across the country, working to million words per year, while chil- how to teach the lessons to their disappointed,” she said. “That son in 2010 and said she never close the achievement gap. dren who come from working children. was just more motivation to try wanted Families are usually considered class families hear approximately “The interaction during each harder.” to leave “at-risk” with poverty, limited 6 million words, and children parent's HIPPY session will consist Once the new year came t h e education and social isolation fac- from families that receive welfare of one 60-minute visit per week along, Taylor thought she’d try house. tors playing significant roles. As hear about 3 million words annu- for a total of 30 weeks,” he said. her hand at applying one more Her son HIPPY continues to expand, the ally. This word gap has been “Each visit will include a review of time. She unexpectedly was her program now will serve families in proven to have a direct impact on the previous week's lessons and received a notification that o n l y Wake County this fall. how children perform in school as teaching new material. We want she’d been selected to audition c h i l d “We received funding as of July they get older,” said Dion Chavis, to ensure that the children have for the show. She found out the a n d 2014, and we have been working HIPPY family support specialist. the cognitive development need- news as her brother, Jemonde s o o n on recruiting families. We have Erica Black, a Washington, D.C., ed to be prepared for kinder- Taylor, was driving her to the Roundtable members after he been mandated to do (serve) 60 mother who has participated in garten. Many of the activities will airport. listen to Effie Steele w a s families this year. Right now, we HIPPY, said her daughter has be fun and exciting for the kids, “My brother is in the car, my tell her story. killed, are currently enrolling, and we skipped a grade and always but also have a strong focus on parents are in the back, and I’m Fowler was mugged and then her have 40 (families) as of today,” makes the honor roll as a result of language learning and other screaming. It was totally unex- home was burglarized. She said said Jacqueline Kehinde, HIPPY the program. aspects of brain development.” pected. Sure enough, when I all of those experiences made program supervisor with the "Being a mom doesn't come with Kehinde, whose sister is a least expect it, it happens,” she her leery of strangers or letting Family Resource Center of a pamphlet. That's why I really said. anyone into her home. Raleigh. appreciated HIPPY. It was like Please seeHOME/ 2A Jemonde, who is a pastor at Eventually, she was helped by St. Ambrose Episcopal Church Friendly Fridays, a food service in Raleigh, remembers Taylor’s delivery that provides visits and avid fanship of Wheel of meals to loved ones of homicide Fortune. victims. “(I remember her) watching “These people came to my the TV show and calling out the house with smiles and friendly Race, gender barriers still harm black girls puzzles, and I was always spirits. I so appreciate the By Bonitta Best The report outlines some of the race or gender. Only then will we ful- impressed at how she was able Friendly Food organization,” she [email protected] barriers to staying in school and fill the promise of Brown v. Board of to solve the puzzle with only a said. “I’m so grateful that God how poor educational outcomes Education, the landmark ruling that few letters on the board,” he has put people in my life to help Deep-rooted racial and gender result in limited job opportunities, invalidated legal segregation in said. me through everyday. I’m living bias and stereotypes is keeping lower lifetime earnings and America 60 years ago," said Taylor auditioned a few my life to be with him (her son) black girls behind on almost every increased risk of economic insecuri- Sherrilyn A. Ifill, president and direc- weeks later with 99 others one day. I realize I have a pur- measure of academic achievement. ty for black women. tor-counsel of the NAACP Legal vying for a contestant spot. pose and it starts today.” That is the latest finding of the In 2013, 43 percent of black Defense Fund. "The report's findings The method was arduous. Bonita Scarlett lost her son in report “Unlocking Opportunity for women without a high school diplo- complement the important, ongoing The process included calling 2011. “I decided to start coming African American Girls: A Call to ma were living in poverty, com- work to improve educational out- out letters on a blank puzzle (Religious Coalition) because (of) Action for Educational Equity” pared to 9 percent with at least a comes for boys and men of color, for judges to gauge how well things that were in my mind. I released last week by the National bachelor's degree. and provide additional information prospects pronounced letters, didn’t have anything to lose at Women's Law Center and the "Our educational policies and about the challenges facing African- NAACP Legal Defense and practices must open the doors of American children in education." Please seeCOALITION/ 3A Educational Fund. opportunity for all, regardless of Please seeRACE/ 2A Please seeN.C. STATE/3A

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Home school program for in depth. preschoolers comes to Wake County insightful. Continued from page 1A them be on the same page as pare children for success in and watch families grow over kindergarten teacher, said their classmates. school and in life. a 30-week program. I just her sister gets frustrated Federal and state funding “I love my role. I believe in can’t wait to see their faces innovative. when students come into her supports HIPPY. The Family the program. I believe that light up. I wish it was around classroom and don’t know Resource Center’s program is this is a missing piece for at- when my kids were The Triangle their colors, numbers or how funded by Wake County risk families,” Kehinde said. younger.” to spell their names. She said SmartStart, a nonprofit “I’m very excited for the pro- RIBUNE she believes HIPPY will help organization that helps pre- gram. I’m ready to dive in T

Race,Continued from gender page 1A girls barriersare falling between stillthe alternative harming school for a year. blackschools, such girlsas suspensions The report examines barri- cracks of an educational sys- "It was like being in prison," and expulsions for minor ers such as under-resourced tem that ignores their real she said. "The classrooms offenses, and promote the schools faced by both needs. A strong education is had no windows. There was use of alternative discipline African-American girls and essential for people in our an adult in the room, but practices, such as Restorative boys. A lack of early school country to compete in our there was almost no teach- Justice training leads to limited economy and earn wages ing. We'd just sit around and • Increase transparency in access to college- and career- that can support themselves talk until the bell rang. A year schools' annually reported preparatory curricula in and their families. It's critical later, I was finally sent back discipline data schools; limited access to to turn this crisis around and to my regular school. But, by • Increase access to and athletics and other extracur- put these girls on a path to then, my classmates were promote African-American ricular activities; dispropor- success." way ahead of me. Now, I'm girls' participation in Science, tionate disciplinary practices; Take the case of Tiambrya flunking math, my favorite Technology, Engineering and discrimination against preg- Jenkins, a 16-year-old high class. I'm slipping further Math courses nant and parenting students; school student in Rome, behind day by day and doubt • Support pregnant stu- and pervasive sexual harass- Georgia. I'll ever catch up." dents and those who are par- ment and violence. Jenkins was a ninth-grade The report’s recommenda- ents Compared to other ethnici- straight-A student until she tions: • Reduce gender- and race- ties, black girls are more like- got into a fight with a white • Invest in early childhood based bullying, harassment ly to get poor grades and be classmate. Both girls were education, reduce disparities and violence, and train held back a grade. transferred to an alternative in school resources; maintain school staff to recognize and "The futures of African- school as punishment, but transparency and accounta- address signs of trauma in American girls are on the Jenkins’ classmate was bility for the performance of students line," NWLC co-President allowed back into regular all students • Increase access to athlet- Marcia D. Greenberger said. school after 90 days. Jenkins, • Reduce reliance on overly ics and other after-school "It's shameful that too many however, remained at the punitive and exclusionary activities and programs discipline practices in

Check out some N.C. State University of our latest graduate competes on videos on our video page and ‘WheelContinued from page 1Aof Fortune’et to be with her in the studio audience,” more photos on and also to assess their energy level and Jemonde said. personality. The next phase was filling out Wheel of Fortune tapes six shows in one our photo album a 16-puzzle quiz with minimal letters and day, four times a month. Taylor, who can’t only a category heading to help. Taylor reveal much about the actual show until it online at solved 13 of the puzzles in five minutes. airs, said the whole day was a dream and a Only 15 of the 100 advanced, including blur. www.triangle- Taylor. “It was the quickest 20 minutes I have After a simulation of an actual game, ever experienced,” she said. tribune.com. judges deliberated and said the remaining Taylor’s family in Raleigh will have a view- 15 applicants would receive a letter of noti- ing party for the episode. Taylor also will Our eEdition is fication if they were selected. Taylor have one in Los Angeles. received hers soon after her audition and “We are proud of Tensie, not only for her always free! said she was trembling when she opened it. accomplishments, but also for the person She now has her acceptance letter framed. she is,” Jemonde said. “She is determined, “She called me when she found out (that) and if she wants to do something, she does- she was going to tape (the show) in May, n’t let anything get in the way. This Wheel and immediately I purchased an airline tick- of Fortune thing is a great example.” 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, October 5, 2014 Conservative group faces felonyContinued from page probe 1A formation receivemailers correct information," he said. zation sent letters to Virginia voters claiming "He said he would carry that message back, the recipients hadn't registered to vote and and we're hoping we'll get a good answer." they would "tell their neighbors." October 10 is the deadline to register to Lawson says the state has asked AFP to vote in North Carolina because of last year's take immediate action to correct the misin- voting law. Unlike in prior years, out-of- formation. precinct voting is not permitted, and there is "We met with the deputy general counsel limited acceptance of provisional ballots. of Americans for Prosperity and requested Voters are not required to come to the polls of him that they explore options on trying to in this election with a photo ID. ensure the folks that received wrong infor- Coalition showcases outlets of community supportgrown as much, and – this is the surprising part – we think we are doing all of these won- derful things for someone else, but we’re really doing something wonderful for ourselves,” said Monnie Riggin, who works with the program through her church. The core of the Religious Coalition’s mission is to pro- vide comfort, information and fellowship to those who have experienced or wit- nessed violence and/or the loss of a loved one. They hope to end the violence. “If you want something to happen, you have to do something, you have to Bonita Scarlett lost her son to violence in 2011. march, because they (the per- petrators) are going to march Continued from page 1A Resource Center, and then to kill you. The violence is the time. If it wasn’t for my through a Reconciliation and not going to stop. We need to healing circle… The thing is, I Reentry faith team through show that black and white wanted to take revenge into the Religious Coalition. He can come together of one my own hands,” she said. said he tells men he meets all accord,” said Rodney “Nobody judges (here). We all the time that they need to Williams, president of Walk understand that someone join an organization or faith- for Life, a foundation that has lost someone.” based center. marches into Durham neigh- Melvin Williams’ story is Reconciliation and Reentry borhoods to encourage the one of hope. After spending ministries are covenantal halt of violence. “It (violence) 26 years in jail, Williams, 47, partnerships offering sup- is not just a Durham thing, has been out for three years. port and friendship between it’s an everywhere thing.” When he was first released, individuals released from For more information, visit he had nowhere to go but prison and congregational http://www.nonviolent- later found help with the faith teams. durham.org. Durham County Justice “We have learned and The Triangle Tribune 4A EDITORIALS/ Sunday, October 5, 2014

MoreThere are 44 blacks African- out headed the South, when toUnless Congress there is an unexpected vote. American members of Democrats become a minori- shock on Nov. 4, Black “Freedom Sundays” was Congress. Next year, five ty in a legislative chamber, Caucus members may have launched on Sept. 21, and more are expected to join that means less clout for to wait until 2017 to use the the goal is to reach more them, bringing the total to 49. everyone in the party, includ- full force of their power. than 1 million voters. Over That will represent the high- ing African-Americans. The 1993 class of black $250,000 was spent on the Depending on how many 115 Market Street Suite 360H est number of members, who arrived after launch day alone for the get- blacks in House Democrats there are in many minority-majority dis- out-the-vote effort. Durham, NC 27701 Congress in 2015 (there are now 199), the tricts were created, is also set The upcoming midterm American histo- Black Caucus could become to control at least six commit- elections feature what are ry. But will it 25 percent of the House tees in the House. Six African- expected to be very close Gerald O. Johnson make a differ- Democratic Caucus. As the American chairmanships statewide races in states that PUBLISHER ence? Can they tea party members in the would also be yet another his- feature a high percentage of leverage their House Republican Caucus toric benchmark. That’s if African-American voters. Bonitta Best numbers? have proven over and over, a Democrats can regain control They include Georgia, North MANAGING EDITOR LAUREN A n o t h e r voting bloc of just 25 mem- of the House. But will it hap- Carolina, Florida, Louisiana BURKE record-breaking bers can leverage a great deal pen? and Arkansas. In all of these development is of power. Last week, Congressional states and a few others, that all of the Despite the large percent- Black Caucus Chair Rep. black voters literally have new black members are ages and the voting power Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio) the fate of control of the U.S. women. It is likely that as within the Democratic announced a new strategy to Senate and a few governor’s many as 20 black women Caucus that could help drive make sure black voters are offices in their hands. Many Holder’s legacy: could take the oath of office a black agenda, the biggest aware of the importance of primaries over this past year on Capitol Hill, which is also a issue that can block black the midterm elections. The and several elections over record. power is that all but three plan is to contact more than the last few cycles have fea- stand on race That’s the good news. The black members are likely to 3,000 pastors in battleground tured races that have come After being confirmed as the nation’s first bad news is that as we’ve serve in the minority in the states and make sure they down to only one or two per- African-American U.S. attorney general, Eric H. seen in statehouses through- House from 2015 and 2016. urge their parishioners to centage points. Holder Jr. wasted little time putting everyone on To punctuate the impor- notice that he would not tip-toe around the volatile tance of midterm voting, subject of race. Barbara R. Arnwine, execu- “Though this nation has proudly thought of itself tive director of the Lawyers as an ethnic melting pot, in things racial we have Committee on Civil Rights always been and continue to be, in too many ways, Under Law, announced that essentially a nation of cowards,” Holder declared in her group will send out a speech at the Justice Department. voter toolkits to thousands There was the predictable uproar on the right and of community groups and President Obama, while not repudiating his new civic organizations ahead of appointee, told the New York Times, “I think it’s Nov. 4. Arnwine is stressing fair to say that if I had been advising my attorney that November’s election is general, we would have used different language.” the first since a slew of And that’s precisely the point. Holder was coura- changes in several states geous in directly taking on the issue of race while became law. Obama, in the words of Georgetown Professor The efforts at voter protec- Michael Eric Dyson, “runs from race like a black tion by the Congressional man runs from a cop.” Black Caucus and the Holder’s deeds, not his words, are what made Lawyers Committee are ear- him such an exceptional attorney general. lier than usual in an off-year He fought for criminal-justice reform, saying the election cycle. In past overrepresentation of blacks in the criminal justice cycles, there has been lots of system “isn’t just unacceptable; it’s criticism that get-out-the- shameful.” He said, “Too many vote efforts get under way Americans go to too many prisons for too late to be effective. far too long, and for no truly good law At some point, the chang- enforcement reason.” ing demographics in the U.S. He favored a 2010 law that eliminat- will have to show up not ed the sentencing disparities between only on Election Day stats crack and powder cocaine. And he but in the complexion of led a successful effort to reduce members of Congress. GEORGE prison sentences for low-level, non- E. CURRY violent drug offenders. Arguably his most lasting imprint was in the area of voting rights. When the Supreme Court struck Power-brokeFrederick Douglass said, us. black leaderstive situation and out keeps us ofthese sync folks are pretenders. And down a key section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, “Power concedes nothing For instance, in Ferguson, running like a hamster inside rather than powerbrokers, they Holder said the ruling could not be used for the without a demand, it never Missouri, Al Sharpton a wheel – going nowhere. are really “power-broke.” The wholesale disenfranchisement of people of color. did and never will.” I often advised us to stop having What we hear and see from conundrum of today’s notion of He sued Texas over its voter ID law and challenged wonder what black people do“ghetto pity parties.” John some of our leaders is black power resides in false North Carolina in court over its law to restrict early not understand about that Lewis called for martial law shameful and insulting to bravado and impotence. voting and same-day registration. statement. We love to quote in Ferguson. I am still trying black people. Instead of, or Anheuser Busch, Radisson Holder further revitalized a sector of the it, but when it comes to put- to figure how he thinks even in addition to, putting and Nike withdrew or threat- Democratic Party by supporting same-sex marriage ting it into practice, we fall farimplementing martial law, forth their weak responses to ened to withdraw their econom- and his refusal to defend the Defense of Marriage short of the which has the power to sus- killings on all levels, they ic support from the NFL. They Act, which holds that marriage is strictly between a spirit of pend civil rights, is the should also offer strategies know exactly where power woman and a man. D o u g l a s s ’ answer to a problem he and based on economic power. resides – in dollar bills, y’all. There were some disappointments as well. words. Maybe others consider to be a sup- That’s where the issue will be They wielded their power He supported the FBI’s right to track U.S. citizens D o u g l a s s pression of civil rights. solved, but we are woefully immediately to show their out- without obtaining a warrant. He also approved of should have Other iconic leaders say the inadequate when it comes to rage about domestic and child the National Security Agency’s authority to collect added this problems in Ferguson can implementing economic abuse. millions of phone records of Americans not caveat: “A be solved simply by “vot- sanctions that will bring real Anheuser Busch, domiciled in accused of any crime. demand is ing.” change. St. Louis, said, “We are not yet In his zeal to plug national security leaks, the Tepid solutions offered Some of the local leaders in satisfied with the league’s han- AMES nothing with- Justice Department obtained the phone records of J out power to by our “leaders” do Ferguson understand the dling of behaviors that so clear- journalists performing their jobs. Last year, Holder CLINGMAN back it up.” absolutely nothing to power of economics and ly go against our own company backtracked, promising that the Justice In response change our situation, have been promoting solu- culture and moral code.” It took Department “will not prosecute any reporter doing to incidents of injustice, we because there is no power tions thereof, but they had to serious action against child his or her job.” are quick to resort to the behind them. Demands take a backseat to the fly-in abuse in Adrian Peterson’s case, Republicans highlighted the failure of Operation same old tactics directed by sound great and make for crowd, toward whom the but did nothing in response to Fast and Furious, an Arizona-based Bureau of leaders who sell us out. Theygood photo opportunities media gravitated. Now that Michael Brown’s abuse that Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives project tell us, as our president told and press conferences, but things have calmed down occurred in their back yard. Did to track weapons purchased by Mexican drug car- the Congressional Black they fall on deaf ears and the opportunists have that go against their “moral tels. Not only did ATF fail to account for more than Caucus a few years ago, “Takebecause they have no left Ferguson, the folks who code?” 1,000 firearms that had been purchased by straw off your bedroom slippers. power backing them up. live there, along with contin- Apparently Nike was not out- buyers, two of the missing weapons were linked to Put on your marching shoes,”Thus, the conundrum of so- ued collaboration with young raged by Eric Garner, Ezell Ford the killing of Brian Terry, a U.S. Border Patrol agent. and hit the streets chanting called black power. We advocates for economic solu- and John Crawford being When Holder, citing executive privilege, refused and singing in an effort to know that power concedes tions, can work together. abused. Pardon me, but isn’t to turn over certain Fast and Furious records to show our discontent. nothing without a demand, It is sad to see black power- abuse – no matter the form – Congress, the House held him in contempt, the We gather in churches and but a demand not backed brokers strut to the micro- still abuse? Pepsi Cola CEO first for a sitting cabinet member. Both conserva- listen to fiery speeches. We by real power gets no con- phones and threaten folks, Indra Nooyi spoke against the tives and liberals criticized Holder for his failure to hold press conferences and cessions. only to walk away with their NFL but voiced no indignation prosecute individuals connected to the Wall Street show our disdain for the sys- In their quest to be impor- proverbial tails between their about Marlene Pinnock’s abuse financial crisis in 2008. While some firms deemed tem and its oppressive behav-tant, many of our leaders legs, having received on a California highway? “too big to fail” were subjected to record fines, no ior toward black people. We are, as a comedian once absolutely no concessions Hypocrisy abounds in reac- Wall Street executives were prosecuted. They were offer milquetoast solutions tosaid, “impotent,” which from the establishment. tions to Ray Rice and Peterson, derisively labeled “too big to jail.” the worst of crimes against only exacerbates our collec- Rather than contenders, as with Michael Vick. Most African-Americans will remember the bold stances and actions Holder took following the killing of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman in Florida and the Aug. 9 killing of 18-year-old Michael OUR VOICES Brown Jr. by Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown was shot at least six times. He criticized Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, Under-recognized bad decisions by the General Assembly telling NAACP delegates, “These laws try to fix Most of the heated debate Fellows stay in teaching past ents tax-free earnings on dents attending college or something that was never broken.” Holder visited this fall about the decisions their four-year commitment. deposits in a special account universities are enrolled in Ferguson, sharing his own personal experiences of made by the folks in charge No one has yet explained as long as the money is used community colleges. Just a being profiled by police. Following his visit to of the General Assembly for the decision to the end the to pay for college. Roughly few years ago, 57 percent of Ferguson, Holder ordered a federal civil rights the last few years has program that attracts some 70,000 taxpayers were using North Carolina community investigation of the predominantly white police focused on a handful of big of the state’s brightest stu- that state tax deduction to college students lacked department. He said the investigation would deter- issues. dents to teaching, which help stretch their savings for access to low-interest federal mine whether Ferguson officers had “engaged in a But there also were a host seems especially important college expenses. loans – the largest share of pattern or practice of violations of the U.S. of other, less at a time when fewer stu- 4. Lawmakers ended the any state in the country at Constitution or federal law.” p u b l i c i z e d dents are entering the pro- state historic preservation that time. In a speech earlier this month at New York d e c i s i o n s fession. tax credit that has promoted 6. Lawmakers also abol- University, Holder said that as a former U.S. attor- made by the 2. Lawmakers ended all $1.5 billion in investment in ished the state Earned ney and the brother of a longtime police officer, he G e n e r a l state funding for the state’s historic buildings and homes Income Tax Credit that has nothing but respect for police officers. But he Assembly and drug treatment courts that since the late 1990s. helped more than 900,000 said he is also an African-American man “who has Governor Pat provide a tough and effec- Supporters of the credit low-wage workers in North been stopped and searched by police in situations McCrory that tive alternative to incarcera- point to models that show it Carolina, many of whom where such action was not warranted.” CHRIS directly affect tion for nonviolent drug created more than 2,000 received little or no benefit Consequently, he said, “I also carry with me the people’s daily offenders that actually save jobs a year in the state, not to from the tax cut passed last ITZSIMON mistrust that some citizens harbor for those who F lives that have the state money. The courts mention that the scores of year. wear the badge.” almost been costs a few thousand dollars downtowns it has helped 7. Most of the publicity Under Holder, the Justice Department has initiat- forgotten in the blur of cam- for each participant, roughly revitalize. House about election law passed ed twice as many police reviews for possible con- paign commercials and prop- a tenth of the almost Republicans reportedly sup- last year that is now before stitutional violations than any other attorney gen- aganda about the education $30,000 a year it costs to ported a watered down cred- the courts has focused on eral. At least 34 other departments are under feder- cuts. keep them behind bars. It is it at the end of the year’s ses- the provision requiring a al investigation for possible civil rights violations. Here is a list of seven: also one of a handful of pro- sion, but Senate leaders did- photo ID to vote beginning Conservatives have pilloried Holder for being so 1. Lawmakers abolished the grams supported by both n’t go along with it. with the 2016 elections. But aggressive on civil rights. But he has not backed nationally recognized N.C. prosecutors and advocates 5. Lawmakers ended a the 57-page law includes a down for one simple reason – he is no coward. Teaching Fellows program for alternatives to incarcera- requirement that all commu- host of other provisions, that provided college scholar- tion. nity colleges participate in including an end to pre-reg- George E. Curry is editor-in-chief of the National ships for students who 3. Lawmakers ended the the federal student loan pro- istration for 16- and 17-year- Newspaper Publishers Association News Service. agreed to spend at least four tax deduction on Jan. 1 for gram that makes low-interest olds that automatically years in the classroom. More the state’s 529 college sav- loans available to students. added their names to the than 75 percent of Teaching ings plan that allowed par- More than half of N.C. stu- voter rolls.

CYAN-AOOO MAGENTA-OAOO YELLOW-OOAO BLACK 01/29/08 BUSINESS WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM BRIEFS The Triangle PARADE HOMES Home Builders Association TRIBUNE of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties presents SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2014 PAGE 5A its Parade of Homes Oct. 4-5, 10-12 & 17-19 from noon to 5 p.m. Visit www.hbadoc.com. BWIB Business Black Women in Business is hosting two workshops in October. Register at Community heroes surprised Durham www.bwib-nc.com. • Oct. 7, 6 p.m. – N.C. Mutual, 411 W. Chapel Hill by Habitat for Humanity honor celebrates Street: Author Jackie Gaines will discuss her best-seller, The Yellow Suit: A Guide for Women in Leadership. RSVP MEDSPECIAL TO THEWeek TRIANGLE TRIBUNE by Oct. 6. DURHAM – Local business owners will get • Oct. 23, 6 p.m. – Hope Valley Diner, 3710 Shannon their chance this week to learn how to con- Road: Michelle Lewis Reeves nect their business with more opportunities will discuss “Lean In: Women, during the 2014 Minority Enterprise Work and the Will to Lead. Development Week. RSVP by Oct. 20. The city, in partnership with multiple com- munity, state and federal agencies as well as BUSINESS FAIR local businesses, will observe MED Week Oct. A Minority Business Fair is 6-10. MED Week celebrates the achievements Oct. 9, 5 to 8 p.m. at N.C. of minority entrepreneurs, and affirms gov- Mutual Building, 411 W. ernment, business and community organiza- Chapel Hill St. tions' commitment to the principle of equal opportunity. MORRISVILLE CHAMBER Special events for this year’s celebration The Morrisville Innovation include an awards luncheon; a seminar focus- Foundation will host the ing on new projects coming to Durham; a Morrisville Startup multicultural business trade fair; MED Week Networking Oct. 9, 5:30 to Golf Day; and a Greet the Purchasers event. 7:30 p.m. at Trali Irish Pub, The 2014 theme is “Connecting Business with 3107 Grace Park Dr. Call Opportunity.” (919) 463-7150 or visit The luncheon will feature guest speaker www.morrisvilleinnovation.org. Robert Wallace, an entrepreneur and author • Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 who has written extensively about wealth cre- p.m. – From the Bench to the PHOTO/HABITAT ation, entrepreneurship and economic devel- Boardroom: Women in Sports Left to right: Malik Black, Maya Black, Sylvia Black and Fred Black. opment. Wallace will share his insights and Leadership Luncheon, strategies for connecting business with Prestonwood Country Club, SPECIAL TO THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE reveal for community leaders and philanthro- opportunity. pists participating in the project. 300 Prestonwood Pkwy in An unsuspecting couple got the surprise of The event will also recognize minority and The Blacks were also able to meet Marty Cary. Register at www.mor- their life. women businesses for their excellence and Smith, the future homeowner of the Habitat risvillechamber.org. Fred and Sylvia Black arrived to an event accomplishments as well as businesses, house. Smith is a single father who has worked where they thought they would be celebrating organizations and individuals that have in the warehouse at VIETRI for over three years. DESSERT AUCTION someone else. Instead, they found out the cel- helped support and encourage economic He has two children: Maya, 11 and Malik, 19. The Women’s Leadership ebration was for them. development in the community. Construction will begin on the house in Council will host its annual For months friends and family have been Schedule of events: October in the Tinnin Woods neighborhood, awards luncheon and dessert secretly raising money to build a Habitat for • Meet the Developers of Durham Projects the future home of 28 families. It will be com- auction Oct. 10 at Cary Humanity house in honor of the Blacks. They Seminar: Oct. 6, 6 p.m. – Hilton Durham near pleted and celebrated in the spring. Embassy Suites. are halfway to their overall fundraising goal of Duke University, 3800 Hillsborough Rd. Sylvia and Fred are passionate champions of $78,000, the material cost of building a Habitat Awards Luncheon: Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m. – affordable housing in Orange County. Sylvia FUNDRAISER home in Orange County. This will be the 250th Millennium· Hotel, 2800 Campus Walk Ave. Applebee’s will host its currently serves on the executive committee house built by the local Habitat affiliate. Greet the Purchasers: Oct. 8, 8:30 a.m. – Kids Helping Kids Triathlon and board of directors for Habitat for Humanity There was a brief program at the site of the Durham· Convention Center, 201 Foster St. for ages 7 to 12 Oct. 12 at the of Orange County. Fred formerly served on its future home in Efland. Speakers included their Multicultural Business Trade Fair: Oct. 9, Triangle Aquatic Center in leadership committee and now is on the devel- two children, Rick and Shana, who flew in for 5:30· p.m. – N.C. Mutual Building Concourse, Cary. Register at www.apple- opment committee. the surprise from New York and Illinois, respec- 411 W. Chapel Hill St. beeskidshelpingkids.com. Those who would like to honor Fred and tively. Golf Day: Oct. 10, 9:30 a.m. – Falls Village Sylvia Black by investing in the Habitat for Also speaking were Susan Hoerger and Suki Golf· Club, 115 Falls Village Dr. WOMEN’S BREAKFAST Humanity house can make a donation at Newton, longtime Chapel Hill residents who are For more information, contact Deborah Carolina Parent’s 13th www.orangehabitat.org/honorhouse. spearheading the project. Giles at (919) 560-4180, ext. 17243 or by annual Women@Work About Fred and Sylvia Black… “I have never met anyone as generous as Fred email at [email protected]; or Breakfast is Oct. 23, 8 to 11 • Met at Howard and were the first African- and Sylvia Black,” neighbor and longtime friend Mable Rogers at (919) 328-8731 or by email at a.m. at Embassy Suites Cary. Americans to be married in Duke Chapel Susan Hoerger said. “When I found out about [email protected]. The top 50 family-friendly • Moved to Chapel Hill in 1994 their upcoming 70th birthdays and 50th wed- companies in North Carolina • Active members of Holy Trinity Lutheran ding anniversary, I knew we had to find a way will be recognized. Register Church to honor them for all they have done for our by Oct. 17 to www.carolina- (See more photos on our website’s photo community.” Hoerger hosted a luncheon at the parent.com. album.) CFPB seeks JOB FAIR Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair is Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at $569M in Claude T. Bowers Building, 4105 Reedy Creek Road. Call student loan 664-7064. Project RED offers new HAPPY HOUR Juice Plus+ will host happy forgivenessBy Charlene Crowell hour every Tuesday at 7:30 homes and new beginnings NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION p.m. at 1301 Stone Manor A college education is supposed to open the Drive in Raleigh. Call 841- doors to lifelong careers. Yet students that 3728. enrolled at one of the more than 100 Corinthian College campuses across the Send your business news to country had college experiences character- [email protected]. ized by predatory lending, illegal debt collec- tions and one-day “career” jobs. Corinthian Colleges operate schools under the names of Heald College, Everest and Wyotech. On Sept. 16, the Consumer Financial Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against the for-profit Corinthian Colleges, seeking $569 securityNORTH AMERICAN tips million in forgiveness of loans. An estimated PRECIS SYNDICATE 130,000 private loans students were entered Many Americans trying to into from July 21, 2011, to the present. get their financial lives back March 2013 enrollments totaled about on track could benefit from 74,000 students for all of its campuses. tips for building a brighter “We believe Corinthian lured in consumers financial future. with lies about their job prospects upon grad- 1. Save for emergencies. uation, sold high-cost loans to pay for that When asked if they would be false hope and then harassed students for able to come up with $2,000 overdue debts while they were still in if an unexpected need arose school,” CFPB Director Richard Cordray said. in the next month, nearly two CFPB alleges that Corinthian used bogus in five of Americans sur- PHOTO/PRESERVATION NORTH CAROLINA advertising targeted to low-income students who were often the first generation of their veyed said they probably or New homeowners Caryn Braunstein and Emmanuel Rittner stand in front of their new home on certainly could not. The best family to attend college. Exploiting their lim- way to avoid this is to build 213 S. Driver Street. ited exposure to the world of higher educa- up rainy-day savings in a fed- By Ayanna Crawley tion, ads promised job prospects and careers neighborhood was unsavory, but as soon as I that never happened. Further, its tuition erally insured savings THE DURHAM VOICE took possession I realized that my neighbors are costs were so high that an associate degree account. proud of East Durham and would love to see it 2. Don't chase yield. Some It’s been two years since the launch of Project came with a price tag ranging from $33,000 RED (Revitalize East Durham)and two homes become a vital part of Durham's growth.” to $43,000. The costs for a bachelor's degree investors have been chasing The neighborhood’s reaction to the project return, meaning they put already have been sold. Homes on Hart Street ran higher from $60,000 to $75,000. and South Driver Street now belong to first-time “has been delightful,” said Cathleen Turner, who To cover tuition and fees, students were their assets into riskier prod- works with the project as a regional director. ucts that promise higher homeowners. financially forced into the college’s “Genesis “Owning my own home has given me a sense “We meet many great people of the communi- loans,” created in concert with investment yields than they can get in ty who are supportive and ask us to consider more traditional invest- of accomplishment,” said Kenny Parella, one of banks and financial institutions. These loans the homeowners. “I believed, for most of my life, properties,” she said. were much more expensive than federal ments. Investors should real- The neighborhood has “a sense of unity that is ize that they could be taking that I would never own my residence. There is a loans. In July 2011, the Genesis loan interest sense of security in having a place that belongs rarely seen in cities nowadays,” Braunstein said. rate was about 15 percent with an additional on more risk if they invest in Parella agreed. products with higher returns. to one.” loan origination fee of 6 percent. Project RED is a campaign that helps people “One thing I noticed upon moving to East At the same time, federal student interest 3. Take advantage of tax Durham was the misconception about how dan- breaks when saving for col- buy historic homes. The group also focuses on rates ranged from 3 percent to 7 percent and preserving and rebuilding East Durham. The hus- gerous it is,” Parella said. “People here are friend- had either low or no charges for origination. lege and retirement. If you ly and helpful. Yes, it does have its problems, but have children, try to save for band and wife team of Emmanuel Rittner and Corinthian needed its loan program in order Caryn Braunstein are also first-time homeown- I have neighbors who wave and say hello when I to comply with a federal law that required no college using tax-advantaged walk my dog. I have seen and had neighbors help savings accounts like a 529 ers, thanks to Project Red. more than 90 percent of an institution’s fund- “Emmanuel is very proud to own this home,” out when something goes wrong. My car battery ing to come from federal sources. The lawsuit plan or Coverdell Education died two days after I moved in and as soon as Savings Account. Caryn Braunstein said. “Being the homeowner of alleges Corinthian knew that most students an historic property gives us a sense of satisfac- they realized I had a problem, a couple guys would default. 4. Reduce your debt. If you offered to help out. I didn't even have to ask. And have credit card debt, pay it tion and pride that you just don't get from own- Loan repayment on most of the private- ing a new house.” it was Super Bowl Sunday!” label loans began as soon as students started off as quickly as possible. If Added Braunstein: “We hope that in a year from you're unable to pay your Moving to the Northeast Central Durham area classes. CFPB found more than 60 percent of was a no-brainer for both Parella and Caryn. now, Project RED is continuing to make great Corinthian students defaulted on their loans whole bill, pay more than the strides in our neighborhood. With each restored minimum due, which will “What attracted me to in the first place was the within three years. By comparison, federal attention paid during the restoration of this historic home, the area becomes a little bit more loan repayments typically begin six months reduce the amount of inter- aesthetically pleasing and another structure is est you'll pay. beautiful house,” Parella said. “It is perfect and after students either graduate or drop out of feels like home. I was told by many that the saved.” school. Block WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM The Triangle party unites TRIBUNE Northeast SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2014 – PAGE 6A Central Focus SCHOOL NEWS WAKE COUNTY Durham • Myles of Great Hopes presents Proud of My Culture talent show Oct. 4, 5 to 9 p.m. at Sanderson High School, 5500 Dixon Drive. All proceeds will ben- efit funding a clean water well at the Ilbissil Township Primary School in Kajado, Kenya. DURHAM COUNTY • The Durham Public Schools’ School Nutrition Department won a $50,000 grant to further develop its Universal Free Breakfast program, outfitting five schools with equipment that will enable them to offer breakfast in the class- PHOTO/ADRIENNE STEPHENS room, second-chance breakfasts, grab- and-go meals and food kiosks. The A community block party for Northeast grant came from Triangle United Way’s Central Durham drew a crowd to North Social Innovation Challenge, “100,000 Driver Street for food, fun and activities. Kids Hungry No More,” a five-month entrepreneur-style competition to By Adrienne Stephens develop new ideas to address child- THE DURHAM VOICE hood hunger in the Triangle. Forty A community block party for Northeast PHOTO/ST. AUGUSTINE’S organizations applied; the field was nar- Central Durham drew a crowd to North Interim President Everett Ward (center) stands arm in arm with students to sing the universi- rowed to four finalists that participated in a six-week accelerator process to Driver Street for food, fun and activities. ty’s alma mater. The block party focused on children, refine their ideas. DPS piloted its break- engaging them in different activities such fast program in 22 schools during the as Zumba, face painting, and bike riding. 2013-14 school year. By increasing stu- The event was organized by Communities dent breakfast participation, the in Partnership, a group from Northeast schools were able to make the most of Durham community that focuses on unit- St. Aug’s legacy tour a hit federal breakfast funds. This year, the ing the neighborhood. program was expanded to all schools. “I think the community block party will The Social Innovation Challenge grant bring a difference to the community SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE said. “I learned some history history that was shared of the his- will provide equipment, allowing DPS to with alumni and students serve breakfast in classrooms at five because the kids will see positive people RALEIGH — Saint about the university that I was toric chapel and St. Agnes within the area, and that will help kids to Augustine’s 2014 Legacy not aware of, especially Hospital was information that I schools that could previously only know that people do support them,” said Tour will go down as a piv- regarding the Tuttle did not know.” serve in the cafeteria. Tiara Lassiter, who has lived in Northeast otal event that showcased Building.” The highlight of the tour was • DPS now is offering free lunch to all Central Durham more than five years. the rich history of an institu- The Tuttle Building was the tribute to one of SAU’s most students at 10 schools, regardless of a Throughout the afternoon, residents tion that has shaped and built in 1926 to serve as the notable alumnus, legendary track student’s economic status: Eastway, came out to North Driver Street to share in molded thousands students national training center for coach George “Pup” Williams. C.C. Spaulding, Fayetteville Street, Y.E. all of the fun, food and fellowship. This from across the globe. the training of female church SAU paid tribute to Williams Smith, Lakewood, Glenn, Merrick- gave them a chance to meet and greet On Sept. 20, SAU, founded workers through a two-year during the culmination of the tour Moore, R.N. Harris and Bethesda ele- each other, while coming together to fig- in 1867 by 11 Episcopal course in religion education in the Martin Luther King mentary schools as well as Lakeview ure out more ways to help the neighbor- priests, opened its doors to and social work. Conference Center. The center School. All students at these schools hood. showcase how enriching the Thomas also said he was turned into an elegantly dec- will now receive free breakfast and “I came out to the block party to sup- university has been for the enjoyed seeing students orated museum showcasing the lunch. The approval is retroactive to port East Durham,” Lassiter said. “They past 147 years. More than involved in the tour, especial- lifetime achievements of Aug. 25, 2014, valid for four years and are going through the process of being 200 friends of the university, ly their performance in the Williams. A highlight was a per- renewable after that. Families that paid revitalized, and I wanted to make sure that alumni, faculty, staff and stu- Seby Jones Fine Arts Center. formance by national recording for lunches prior to the program my face was seen.” dents had the opportunity to At the center, through actor artist Barbara Weathers, former announcement may be reimbursed or The neighborhood needed a change take a walk through Falcon portrayals by the university’s vocalist of Atlantic Starr. She sang be credited for future a la carte purchas- after children were shot and injured from history. Reader Troupe, audiences the song A Hero Lies in You that es. a shooting on North Driver Street three Attendees were guided by met a variety of former stu- left Williams beaming with pride. ORANGE COUNTY years ago, said Ernest Smith, who works students through the tour to dents and professors who A video tribute was also shown • A film screening of the movie with CIP as a community organizer. various buildings on campus have become famous in their highlighting some of Williams’ Bully, followed by a panel discussion, is “We started coming together and say- and learned about alumni respective professions. remarkable triumphs over the Oct. 13, 6 to 9 p.m. at East Chapel Hill ing what is it that we can do in order to such as Bishop Henry Beard A few of the characters past four decades. Also included High Auditorium. Visit www.thebul- build the community,” he said. “The first Delany, who was the first included alumnae Bessie and were personal “thank you” lyproject.com. meeting happened after the shooting. The black bishop consecrated to Sadie Delany, sisters who co- remarks from individuals such as police said ‘Board up your windows, don’t the Episcopal Church, and authored the novel, Having world champion and Olympic let your kids go outside and play.’ And Jack Johnson, the first Our Say; alumna Anna Julia medalist Bershawn Jackson and HBCU NEWS that’s not an acceptable answer for a African-American heavy- Cooper, the fourth black wife Olivia. neighborhood.” weight boxing champion was woman to earn a Ph. D. The day ended with interim N.C. CENTRAL His group came up with the idea of in a car crash near SAU June degree; and alumna Selma President and alumnus Everett NCCU’s Juvenile Justice Institute has having monthly potlucks to get to know 10, 1946. He was taken to the Burke, a sculptor whose most Ward surrounding himself with been awarded a three-year grant total- the residents better, and educate them St. Agnes Hospital on campus famous work is the bust of students and attendees to sing the ing $897,840 to develop techniques for about the neighborhood’s crime statistics. since it was the only hospital President Franklin Delano university’s alma mater. reducing rates of alcohol and drug The potlucks were such a success, they in the area to service black Roosevelt on the United States “This is why you and I are here abuse and HIV transmission among 18- decided to hold block parties to reach out patients. Johnson later died. dime. today,” said Ward, as he and all of to 24-year-olds. The initiative is known to more people. Glenn Thomas, a 1986 Alumnus John Harvey the students in attendance stood as the Campus Community Coalition “We use the potlucks as a place for edu- SAU graduate, said he echoed some of Thomas’ sen- arm in arm with one another. “It is and taps the expertise of five academic cation and informing the community of learned some history that he timents. our job to make sure our scholars, departments within NCCU and two out- what’s happening,” Smith said. “And never knew. “I’m still learning things our sons and daughters of Saint side agencies. informing ourselves of our history so we “I thought the Legacy Tour about SAU,” said Harvey, a Augustine’s University have a The Substance Abuse and Mental can be better equipped when forces come was really nice,” Thomas 1968 graduate. “Some of the bright and successful future.” Health Services Administration award- into our community. Then we can say ‘this ed the funds to the Juvenile Justice is what we want,’ instead of someone else Institute, which is part of the U.S. dictating what our community should be Department of Health and Human and should look like.” Services. Many parents come to the block party SORORITY NEWS Community agencies involved with to support their children and their neigh- the project are Together for Resilient bors. Michael Ward, who also lives in the Youth, a Durham-based advocacy group area, said that’s why he was there. better known as TRY, and the Durham “The block party is good for the com- Quettes of Iota Iota surprise St. County Department of Public Health. munity because you get to meet and min- Academic partners include the NCCU gle,” he said. departments of psychology, public Smith hopes the block party will con- SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE port,” said interim President Everett Ward health education, social work, criminal Augustine’s University students justice, and student health and counsel- tinue reaching more people. said. “St. Augustine’s knows, without a doubt, “The outcome is to build a greater and Local volunteer groups showered St. that without this community, we wouldn’t ing services. stronger community,” he said. Augustine’s University students with a type exist.” Ten student/peer mediators and two of donation most people rarely think to give The organization asked university officials summer graduate assistants have paid college campuses – toiletries. Members of the what members could contribute and were positions with the project. They are Quettes of Iota Iota, with help from the Iota told that students often have a need for toi- developing social media campaigns, Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, pre- letries. Residential hall Director Cynthia and other educational outreach efforts sented the toiletries to female students in Williams said she and other staff often sur- regarding the dangers of substance COLLEGE Weston Hall. Gifts included toothbrushes, prise students by leaving toiletries in dorm abuse and HIV prevention, including toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, tissue, rooms. The addition from the Quettes will placement of condom machines in pub- HAPPENINGS body lotions and conditioner, among other allow them to do more. lic restrooms. items. • Volunteer lawyers will meet with UNC-CHAPEL HILL “It’s a life saver for us,” Williams said. Also, Coty, a global French beauty suppli- residents in Southeast Raleigh Oct. 18 Eight leaders in journalism and strate- “Most of the freshmen are first-generation er and fragrance company with an operation to draft wills and other legal documents gic communitcation will be honored by college students, and it’s a struggle to pay for in Sanford, donated name brand fragrances, as part of a public service outreach the School of Journalism and Mass the fees and other expenses. skin and body care products to the effort. event known as Project Will Power. Communication. “I appreciate it from the bottom of my “For you to be here today to give these Up to 40 individuals who would oth- The Oct. 10 induction ceremony for the heart when I see organizations doing things ladies an act of kindness shows your sup- erwise be unable to afford legal services N.C. Halls of Fame for Journalism, like this.” will be able to meet with lawyers Advertising and Public Relations will between 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to receive begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Chapel free consultation and services. Legal Hill. documents that will be provided free of The inductee class: charge during the event include wills, • Harry Amana, UNC professor emeri- health care powers of attorney, finan- tus, first black UNC journalism professor cial powers of attorney, living wills and • Jim Heavner, VilCom owner and chief others. executive officer A will can ensure that care and cus- • Walter Hussman, Arkansas tody of minor children are settled Democrat-Gazette publisher according to parents’ wishes in the • Chris Matthews, MSNBC “Hardball” event of an untimely death, while pow- host ers of attorney may permit a trusted • Susan Credle, Leo Burnett chief cre- friend or family member to handle ative officer financial matters for someone incapaci- • Julie Dixon, GOLIN deputy managing tated by a sudden accident or illness. director Participants who wish to prepare a • Kim Stone, executive vice president will through Project Will Power should and general manager for the Miami Heat’s schedule an appointment by calling American Airlines Arena (919) 530-5487. Financial powers of • Allen Mask, Google Play associate attorney, health care powers of attorney brand manager, recording artist and living wills are offered on a walk-in For more information or to reserve tick- basis. ets, contact Robin Jackson, assistant direc- For more information, contact ppot- tor of development and alumni affairs, at PHOTO/SORORITY [email protected], or Grady Bussey at 831- [email protected] or (919) 843-2026. St. Augustine’s students with their gift packages. 6527. WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM FBS The Triangle playoffs TRIBUNE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2014 – SECTION B bad news for FCS New Year’s Eve and New COLLEGE Year’s Day will never be the Sports same if you’re a college FOOTBALL football fan. Beginning January, the NCAA College Football Playoff takes center stage under a 12-year TV con- Falcons tract with a network not named ESPN. Executive Director Bill grieve, Hancock was in town Wednesday at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel to discuss the upcoming playoff he Shaw bills as the next Super Bowl. winsBy Bonitta 2nd Best Football is not Hancock’s [email protected] only expertise. The man is a Livingstone (4-0) is off to its best start since 1985. BONITTA sports genius. Think March The Blue Bears are the only BEST Madness. Yep, undefeated team left in he coined the phrase and the CIAA. devised the concept of the N.C. A&T and South NCAA Tournament in Carolina State battle in the March. Atlanta Football Classic The College Football Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m. The Playoff will consist of the game will be shown live on four best teams – period. ESPN3 and tape delayed at There are no automatic 10:30 p.m. on ESPNU. bids, Hancock said. A selec- TIMOTHY D. EASLEY/AP tion committee comprised Shaw (2-2) vs. of Tyrone Willingham, Pat Back row, l-r: John Wooten, Jim Brown, Bill Russell and Bobby Mitchell stand behind Muhammad Ali before the Virginia Union (3-1) After an 0-2 start, the Haden, Archie Manning, start of the Ali Humanitarian Awards ceremony. Tom Osborne and others Bears have rebounded will choose the four. with two straight wins. The committee will con- Shaw defeated The sider strength of schedule, Lincoln University 38-27 head-to-head results, in a record-setting day for championships won and senior wide receiver Nick other criterion. When 1960s contemporaries Jones, who broke the “If we have two teams 12- school’s single-game 1, we’ll want to know who receiving mark with 212 those 12 wins were yards. Quarterback Trey against,” Hancock said. humanitarian achievement award bearing Ali’s name. By Bruce Schreiner Folston finished 14 of 19 “Teams have to schedule stood up for MuhammadThe lineup of Ali Award winners included Ali Academy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS for 289 yards and three better.” Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon and Grammy LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Muhammad Ali was on the ropes for touchdowns. In other words, the days Award-winning hip-hop artist Common. Other award win- refusing induction into the Army, and Jim Brown wanted “Any time you can get a of playing lower division ners included a half-dozen young adults from around the to help. But first, the NFL great wanted to hear the boxing schools, i.e. HBCUs, may world honored for their humanitarian roles. champion’s reasons for not answering the call to military soon be a thing of the past. But much of the spotlight was on that meeting decades Please see FOOTBALL/2B service during the Vietnam War. Although HBCU teams are ago in Cleveland when Ali was at his most vulnerable, and So Brown led a group of prominent black athletes who hit at a decided disadvantage how the group of athletes joined his corner in the fight of Ali with a flurry of questions during a two-hour meeting in in the matchups, the pay- the champ’s life. Several participants met at the Ali Center Cleveland in June 1967. Ali didn’t duck the questions and COLLEGE out makes up for the beat- a few hours before the awards event Saturday night. Ali, stuck to his principles, citing his religious beliefs in refus- ings – somewhat. who is battling Parkinson’s disease, was scheduled to meet ing to join the military. CORNER N.C. A&T football coach the group at the awards show at a downtown hotel. The dozen athletes, including Bill Russell and Kareem Rod Broadway said the “No one had really sat down and listened to him and Abdul-Jabbar, emerged from the meeting to publicly sup- pendulum has already given him the respect of having him tell his point of view,” port Ali at a time when the champ was one of the country’s started to swing. Brown said. most polarizing figures. “They are starting it now. Former NFL player John Wooten, another meeting partic- Eagles, “People got the answers that they wanted,” Brown The big paydays for going ipant, said Ali’s questioners “came at him with everything.” recalled Saturday as several of the participants reunited to Ohio State and Clemson, The man known for his brashness in the ring was humble with Ali. they are coming to an end,” when explaining his reasons, he said. It was enough to win Bears Nearly 50 years after the meeting, now known as the “Ali he said Thursday by over another participant, former NFL player Bobby phone. “It benefits one Summit,” Brown and Russell were at Ali’s side again in the boxing champ’s hometown. Brown was receiving a lifetime group and hurts another.” Please see ALI/2B seek first The NCAA has six pri- mary postseason bowls: Sugar, Rose, Orange, winN.C. Central Cotton, Peach and Fiesta. The Eagles are still seek- Three of the bowl games ing their first volleyball will be played on New Raleigh student-athletes are ‘more win. NCCU (0-18) began Year’s Eve, the other three MEAC play last week New Year’s Day. Instead of against archrival N.C. A&T a regular bowl game, two of but lost in four sets 3-1. the bowls will be semifinal than magic’ on and off the court East Carolina took a 3-0 matchups on Jan. 1. The match win Tuesday in winners will meet for the Greenville. championship trophy Jan. The team travels to 12 in Dallas. Florida this weekend to The semifinal games will take on Florida A&M and rotate through all the Bethune-Cookman. bowls. Next January, it’s Senior Ashley McCarthy the Sugar and Rose bowls; is the August Student- 2016, Orange and Cotton; Athlete of the Month. The and 2017, Peach and Fiesta. Elmont, New York, native’s The title game will also major is in athletic train- change venue each season. ing. You can see her Got all that? patrolling the sidelines at “Our biggest concern is women’s basketball games the amount of football and on the field during played on those two days,” track and field events. Hancock said at the Business of Sports lunch- St. Augustine’s eon sponsored by the The Falcons finished 2-1 Triangle Sports at last weekend’s volleyball Commission. “How much roundup. St. Aug’s defeat- football can fans enjoy. ed Bowie State and The That’s why we’re keeping Lincoln but lost to Virginia ticket prices low, so every- Union on the last day. The body can attend.” team hosts Livingstone Of course for some, four Tuesday at 6 p.m. teams is not nearly enough. The most com- Shaw mon question Hancock is The Bears are still look- asked is why not a 16-team ing for their first volleyball playoff system? win. Shaw almost had one The answer is easy, he against Bowie State but lost said. in five sets 3-2. “A 16-game playoff will Hmmm, wonder how take away from the bowl many scholarships they experience. I have coaches Front row, left to right: Pedro Dudley Jr., Byrum Brown and Ferrell Jackson; back row, l-r: coaches’ Drew Brown, have? CC says five – tell me all the time how Darrell Lyles, Darryl Wilson and Jo Brown. maybe. much their players look The SWISH gives the which will benefit our Byrum is a former By Bonitta Best MEN forward to playing in a honor at the end of sea- youth in all aspects of fourth-grader at Harris [email protected] N.C. Central bowl game – any bowl son to student-athletes their lives,” SWISH Creek Elementary; Ferrell Eagles play-by-play game. We will not take that RALEIGH – Three mem- who excel in athletics, President Jo Brown said. previously attended West announcer Chris Hooks is a away from them.” bers of The SWISH basket- academics and communi- “Our goal is to bridge View Elementary and new papa. Camden The selection committee ball organization have ty service. The trio the gap between educa- Pedro graduated from Fredrick Hooks is now part will meet every week in been honored for their received a plaque, a $75 tion, social development Centennial Middle. of the family. “This has Dallas beginning Oct. 28 achievements both on gift certificate to Dick’s and sports by providing The SWISH City Magic been a life-changing expe- and produce a Top 25 poll. and off the basketball Sporting Goods and paid an atmosphere conducive Basketball Organization is rience for me…,” Chris The final rankings will be court. registration for the 2014- to enhancing student-ath- an extension of Raleigh- said. Yeah? Think how Mrs. released Dec. 7. Byrum Brown, Ferrell 15 season. letes in the following based Rising Star Hooks feels. Jackson and Pedro “Our organization uses areas: basic life skills, Development. The LeVelle Moton Road Dudley Jr. were named the game of basketball to social development, self- Visit www.swishcity- Show ends this weekend. recipients of the More teach strategies and confidence and sports- magic.com for more After a whirlwind offsea- Than Magic Award. develop a work ethic manship.” information. s Please see EAGLES/2B 2B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, October 5, 2014 Falcons suffer loss; The moment Brown, Shaw wins 2nd straight Abdul-Jabbar, Russell stood up for Ali Continued from page 1B ship rights. Russell had known Ali for years Mitchell. and never doubted his sincerity for refusing “I came there ready to try to talk him into military service. Russell said the legal fight going into the service,” Mitchell said. “I actu- transformed Ali. ally felt that way. He whipped my behind “He became a hero to a lot of young folks pretty quick, because he can talk. But when in this country, black and white,” the basket- it was all over, I felt good about walking out ball great said. “Because what he was talking of there saying, ‘We back him.’” about was citizenship. And my citizenship, Ali was stripped of his world heavyweight or Jim’s … is not a gift from other citizens. boxing title in 1967 while in his prime and It’s a right of birth.” was convicted of draft evasion. Ali found Brown, an outspoken civil-rights advocate himself embroiled in a long legal fight that who remains active in efforts to stem vio- ended in 1971, when the U.S. Supreme lence, improve education and uplift neigh- Court ruled in his favor. borhoods, said he didn’t want to compare Ali regained the heavyweight title in 1974, the role of athletes today and in his era. defeating George Foreman in the “Rumble in “I’m here to motivate as many people as I the Jungle.” A year later, he outlasted Joe can in this country to take a look at the vio- Frazier in the epic “Thrilla in Manila” bout. lence … and the inferior education that a lot Ali’s last title came in 1978 when he defeat- of our kids are getting,” he said. ed Leon Spinks. Former NFL star Ray Lewis, who joined the Howard senior QB Greg McGhee is a dual-threat attack. Long before Ali became an icon, the meet- players from a previous generation, said “Right now, I want to enjoy this win and ing’s participants were taking a risk by Ali’s principles still resonate with young Continued from page 1B people today. win you take it, but we need to learn how celebrate with the guys,” Morand said. throwing their support behind him. “He did stand for something, and that to close out games,” head coach Robert “This is a big win for them. I want to cele- “It was the United States government that something changed generations of young Massey said. “When we feel that we are bet- brate with them before I start worrying we were dealing with,” Brown said. “Careers men, realizing that we all have a true free- ter man-for-man, we should go out and dis- about the next opponent.” were at stake. And everybody that showed dom, a true opportunity to do what you’re play that in our play. We didn’t do that That next opponent is Virginia State, up at that meeting put all of that on the line. going to do, say what you’re going to say,” today; this was too close of a game.” which has won two straight games after an That was heavyweight stuff.” he said. “And if you believe strongly in The Panthers are coming off an ESPN- 0-2 start. The Northern Division champs Russell, who pulled up a decades-old something, truthfully in your heart, follow worthy finish against Johnson C. Smith. held off Fayetteville State in a 35-14 win. photo of himself and Ali on his smartphone, it.” QB Kenneth Graham threw a 37-yard TD St. Aug’s travels to surprising said the legal battle came down to citizen- pass to Jussie York with .9 seconds left to Livingstone next Saturday at 1:30 p.m. give VUU a 27-26 win. The Panthers are off to their best start since 2008. N.C. Central (1-3) vs. Howard (1-4) Shaw returns home to host Fayetteville The Eagles begin an eight-game confer- State at Durham County Stadium next ence schedule starting with this weekend’s Saturday at 1 p.m. matchup against the Bison. Eagles, Bears volleyball NCCU is coming off a bye week after two St. Augustine’s (1-3) vs. straight losses to Charlotte and Towson. Virginia State (2-2) Howard has also dropped two straight to lookingContinued from page for1B firstman victory or a player listed under 6-feet. But that The Falcons have heavy hearts this week Morgan State and N.C. A&T. son, Moton said it’s time to focus full time can be deceiving. Everybody fudges height after the untimely death of NCCU, however, has yet to see a quarter- on basketball with practice starting Oct. 10. and usually when a player is listed at 6-feet, junior offensive lineman back with the talents of senior Greg “My wife told me I have to learn how to he’s between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-11. Matthew Mangram. McGhee, last season’s MEAC offensive say no,” he said. “But it’s hard when you’re Something else that’s growing along with Mangram, 20, was killed in player of the year and this year’s presea- from the area and everybody wants a piece the Eagles height is Moton’s coaching staff. a car accident Monday morn- son offensive player of the year. of you.” Everybody wants a piece of CC, but He’s now up to six staffers. A few more and ing in his home state of McGhee is second in the league in pass- not in the same way. he’ll have a football squad. But, hey, when Georgia. ing yards (170.2 per game) and leads the Moton will be given a key to the city of you’re hot, you’re hot; get it while you can. “It is always hard and diffi- team in rushing (72.6 yards) and rushing Durham Saturday night during the John cult to lose a family member, touchdowns (eight). Avery Boys & Girls Club 75th anniversary St. Augustine’s Mangram but to lose a young man in the “He’s an exceptional quarterback, one of gala at the Durham Convention Center. The Just when CC thought the Falcons would- prime of his life like Matthew, who was an the tops in the conference,” NCCU coach city of Raleigh gave him a key over a month n’t win a game this season, they pull out a honor student and starter on the football Jerry Mack said. ago. What took so long, Bull City? thriller over Chowan. But the loss of football team, is almost unspeakable,” Athletics Howard hasn’t visited Durham since And speaking of men’s basketball, the player Matthew Mangram casts a pall over Director George Williams said. A memorial 1994. NCCU won last season’s game in the new roster is up. CC didn’t see one fresh- any insignificant game. was held in the campus’ Chapel. Nation’s Capitol 37-28. Interim head coach Michael Morand got “They are a really talented football his first win Saturday in a thrilling 33-31 team,” Mack continued. “Defensively, they fourth-quarter rally over Chowan. do a great job of getting penetration up the Quarterback Cyril Davis threw a 66-yard field. We got our hands full.” bomb to Claytin Lewis with 2:36 left. The The Eagles travel to South Carolina State Falcons defense took care of the rest. next Saturday for a 2 p.m. kickoff.

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And 636-4860. • Those in warmer climates growing centipede, bulbs that will thrive and flower after a mild winter. be sure to invest a bit of energy now to ensure your Bermuda and zoysia should also fertilize around Or purchase precooled bulbs for winter planting landscape is ready for the season ahead. Why we WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM The Triangle don’t TRIBUNE invite SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2014 PAGE 6B worshipBy Chuck Lawless CHURCH LEADER GAZETTE Religion Several years ago, more than one study showed large Bishop T.D. Jakes percentages of unchurched Toddler contest would consider attending a church if someone simply invited them. The problem is sues Young Jeezy not the attitude of the unchurched; rather, it is By Terry Shropshire often the failure of church and Kendrick Lamar THE ATLANTA DAILY WORLD members to invite others. When my church consult- Internationally-renowned Bishop T.D. Jakes is vowing to ing teams have asked church file a lawsuit against popular rapper Young Jeezy and members about their reti- singer Kendrick Lamar for sampling portions of his ser- cence to invite others to mon without his consent. church, here are 10 respons- Jakes, the highly influential televangelist who trans- es we have often heard: formed a tiny West Virginia-based congregation into a 1. "I just don't think about transcontinental religious empire called The Potter’s it." Many church members House in Dallas, have contact with the took great umbrage unchurched every week, if when he learned not every day. What church that Jeezy and folks don't do, though, is see Lamar used a part the unchurched as "sheep of his sermon for without a shepherd" (Matt. their song “Holy 9:36), as spiritual beings in Ghost” remix. need of redemption and a Jakes took to church family. Facebook to 2. "I'm afraid I'll be reject- announce that he ed." Nobody likes to be will be taking legal turned down, especially after action against the taking the risk to invite hip-hop stars as he somebody to church. It's just revealed he did not easier to avoid that possibili- give the rappers ty by not inviting anyone at consent to use any all. Interestingly, church portion of his Don’t Let Chatter Stop You speech that he members could tell us times delivered back in 2013. when others said "no," but “The Holy Ghost remix by Jeezy featuring Kendrick few could tell us of times Lamar was produced without the knowledge or consent of when they were rudely or T.D. Jakes, TDJ Enterprises, Dexterity Music or its associ- unkindly rejected. ated companies,” the Facebook post explained. “We are 3. "The music isn't that taking the necessary legal actions to stop the unautho- good." Some may argue the rized use of T.D. Jakes’ intellectual property.” worship wars are over, but The sampled clip features roughly 20 seconds of Jakes’ the battles seem to be ongo- speech at the beginning of the track. ing. Our teams continue to Legal pundits don’t believe the lawsuit will hold in court, hear refrains like "it's too PHOTO/BELL-YEAGER but the minister remains undeterred and unbowed. loud," "it's too boring," "we Bell-Yeager Free Will Baptist Church celebrated its 40th Women’s Day Celebration “I’m under attack, but I’m still on fire,” Jakes roared sing it over and over again" last month. One of the highlights was a toddler contest. amid a thundering congregation. “I’ve got some chatter, and "nobody knows the Kamere’ Bishop (left) was crowned king, and Ivy Carrington was the reigning but I’m still on fire. I’ve got some threat, but I’m still on songs." Church members fire. I got some liabilities, but I’m still on fire. It’s not who themselves don't enjoy queen. The church and congregation were so appreciative to the parents, family amazing that I’m on fire. I’ve been to hell and back, but the music don't readily invite and friends of each child for all their hard work. Everyone was a winner. I’m still on fire.” others to join them. 4. "The preaching isn't strong." This response was seemingly the most painful one to admit. Church mem- bers who love their pastors do not want to hurt them, Traditional marriage proponents rally in Raleigh but they spoke honestly to By Latisha Catchatoorian our consulting teams. When [email protected] the preaching is poor, invita- RALEIGH – Several thousand people packed Halifax mall in down- tions to the unchurched town Raleigh Tuesday in support of traditional marriage. decrease. Return America, a grassroots organization that promotes Judeo- 5. "We've got too many Christian values, organized the rally to take a stand for Biblical mar- church problems right riage. now." Church members Though the majority of voters in 2012 voted to uphold Amendment don't always know all the One (denouncing the legalization of same-sex marriage), Attorney issues facing a congregation, General Roy Cooper has been reluctant to defend the amendment and but they frequently recog- recently told news outlets that the ban will “almost surely be over- nize when something "just turned,” according to morganton.com. isn't right." They see the “We’ve come together today to say to our officials and to say to our attendance decreasing or attorney general and to say to our governor, and to whomever across they hear of internal conflict. this state…that there’s still a bunch of Tarheels in North Carolina that Simply stated, they do not believe that the Bible and the Bible only defines marriage,” said Ron invite their friends onto a Baity, president of Return to America and pastor of Berean Baptist battleground. Church. 6. "Our church is already Mark Harris, a former senatorial candidate and current pastor of First too crowded." This issue is Baptist Church in Charlotte, said supporters must stand up and let particularly an American their voices be heard. one, as Americans protect “Regardless of the frontal attack we face today on this issue, there are our personal space. We don't some facts that just do not change. One of the facts… is that just 28 like being cramped, even in months ago, the people of North Carolina – men and women alike – church. Moreover, we don't went to the polls, spoke their hearts and their minds; and 61 percent want to have to search for a declared marriage in this state will be between a man and a woman parking space before enter- period,” he said. ing that already crowded A woman at the rally who wished to remain anonymous said if theBaptist Church in Greenville, North Carolina. “Why are we here again? We’re building. One way to avoid people of North Carolina voted to pass Amendment One, then it shouldhere again because our Attorney General Roy Cooper and three black robe more crowding is to stop be upheld. judges in the state of Virginia have said, ‘We don’t care what the people of inviting anyone. “I support the marriage amendment. I believe marriage is betweenNorth Carolina have voted for because we are going to override the will of the 7. "Nobody ever chal- one man and one woman,” she said. “This has nothing to do with thepeople.’” lenged me to invite any- state or the separation of state and religious beliefs. It has to do withChad Connelly, chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party and devout one." This reason is related the fact that I believe that the law should be upheld. If they put it onChristian, said he appreciates that America is about everyone getting to have to the first one on this list. the ballot for us to be able to vote for it, then we made the choice tohis own beliefs. He said he’s OK with others not believing the same things as Some church members never do that, and it passed. I don’t understand why that should still be him because people have that right, but he decided a long time ago that he’s think about inviting others debated.” for “God’s marriage.” because no one has chal- Attorney David Gibbs III of the National Center for Life and Liberty,“One a thing I really appreciate about America is our founders said that rights lenged them to do so. This nonprofit legal ministry dedicated to upholding Biblical beliefs, saiddon’t come from the state, they come from God. It’s made us unique; it’s made response is especially tragic the people voted for what they wanted. us the longest- standing constitutional republic in the history of man. There’s if many unchurched would “States have historically defined marriage and they still do. The ques-a real message in stability,” he said. “I believe in God-ordained marriage, not respond affirmatively to an tion is not will there be a line defining marriage, the question is wherestate-ordained marriage. I believe we get a choice, that’s constitutional.” invitation. will we draw that line,” he said. Alex Holt came to the rally with his family and said he’s for traditional mar- 8. "I don't know how to Gibbs said the amendment does not prohibit private parties fromriage and all the values the Bible gives the people. start the conversation." entering into contracts with other private parties or disenfranchise the“Here’s the thing: I don’t believe Christian (beliefs) are being imposed, or Simply inviting somebody to legal rights of those living a homosexual lifestyle. churches are imposing their rights on people. All the church does is give a church would seem easy, but “The truth of the matter is that we should not even have to be here.message of the basic truths of what the Bible says. It’s not forcing anybody to that's not the case for many. We shouldn’t have to be here, first of all, because God has clearly tolddo it; it’s just giving a truth that has been given over 2,000 years ago by In a culture where discussing us what marriage is. The second reason we should not have to be hereChrist,” he said. “I’m a supporter of anybody that’s trying to do the right thing religion or politics is almost today is the residents of North Carolina, by a margin of 61 percentin to America, and they’re trying to preserve the morals and the integrity of what forbidden, even long-term 39 percent, voted for a constitutional amendment stating that marriageGod has already laid for us as a foundation.” Christians struggle with initi- is between a man and a woman,” said Tim Butler, pastor of People’sFor more information visit: http://www.returnamerica.org. ating an invitation to church. 9. "It's the Spirit's job to bring people to church." To MARTIN STREET be fair, we have heard this Missionary Baptist congre- WEST DURHAM CHAPEL HILL response primarily from 1005 Martin Street Women’s Conference is gation will render service. 1901 Athens Street ST. PAUL AME congregations seeking to The church is celebrating 101 N. Merritt Mill avoid any "man-centered" Oct. 11, 8:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Three DURHAM its 122nd anniversary/ St. Paul will host a approach to evangelism. In orship FISHER MEMORIAL homecoming. Call 682- fundraiser for its St. Paul their zeal to keep their focus female pastors will speak. Call 833-9756 to register. 420 E. Piedmont Avenue 4453. Village 5K fundraiser Oct. on God, they walk cautiously Bishop Elroy Lewis will • Oct. 12, 3 to 5 p.m. – 11, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. when considering their role W celebrate his 34th pastoral Gospel Expo Contact the Rev. T.O. Nixon in evangelism, including ST. MATTHEWS AME 1629 Bennett Street anniversary Oct. 5 at 11 at (919) 967-3961 for more simply inviting others. riefs a.m. Bishop Jesse Jones is BLACK METHODISTS information. Community Success 10. "It's too far for people the guest preacher. The N.C. Conference to come." We live in a mobile Initiative will celebrate its BRALEIGH 10th anniversary Oct. 18, 1 to Black Methodists for culture that promotes ALL SAINTS 4 p.m. Contact: Dennis BELL-YEAGER Church Renewal will host Send your church news to: church attendance some- 128 E. Cornwallis Road its 46th annual The Triangle Tribune, 115 times quite far from where 520 Buck Jones Road Gaddy, (919) 614-2369. All Saints Orthodox Revival is Oct. 8-10 at 7:30 Southeastern Jurisdiction of Market Street, Suite 360H, we live. Our teams have p.m. nightly. The Rev. Black Methodists for Durham, NC 27701; e-mail learned, however, that Church will host All Saints APEX Artisan Faire Oct. 11, 9 a.m. ROGERS GROVE Kelvin Belle of First Church Renewal Oct. 30 to [email protected]; church members who drive a Congregational United Nov. 1 at the Sheraton or fax 688-2740. Deadline: long distance are less willing to 4 p.m. Various vendors Homecoming is Oct. 5 at will be on hand. Proceeds 2:30 p.m. The Rev. William Church of Christ in Durham Imperial Hotel. Call 688- Tuesday by noon. to invite others to drive that is the guest preacher. 4578 for more information. same distance. benefit various charities. Davis and White Oak