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loomsBy George in Curry WashingtonPresident Obama has rejected the GOP de- NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION mand for specific cuts in exchange for raising the nation’s debt limit to pay its outstand- RIBUNE WASHINGTON – After blinking during a ing bills. “One thing I will not compromise TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE New Year’s Day showdown with President over is whether or not Congress should pay Obama that could have triggered across-the- the tab for a bill they’ve already racked up,” board spending cuts and significant tax in- Obama said in his weekly address. creases, Republicans are poised to seek deep VOLUME 15 NO. 3 WEEK OF JANUARY 20, 2013 $1.00 Republicans are opposing that position. WEEK OF JANUARY 20, 2013 cuts in spending that would violate the “bal- “I want to raise the debt ceiling, but I will anced” approach to the deficit that the pres- not do it without a plan to get out of debt,” ident has advocated. Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-S.C.] said Sunday on In an interview Sunday on ABC’s “This CNN’s “State of the Union. “If you raise the Police Week,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch debt ceiling by a dollar, you should cut McConnell (R-Ken.) said Republicans will not spending by a dollar. That is the way to go basketball consider additional tax increases to help pay forward.” tourney down the nation’s debt. As the Los Angeles Times noted, the fiscal “The tax issue is finished, over, complet- cliff debate underscored the geographic di- honors ed,” he said. “That’s behind us. Now the ques- vide within the Republican Party, as the po- tion is what are we going to do about the sition taken by McConnell and Graham illus- fallen biggest problem confronting our country trates. The newspaper reported: “Almost 90 officers and our future? And that’s our spending ad- percent of Southern Republicans voted diction. It’s time to confront it. The presi- against the ‘fiscal-cliff’ compromise. At the dent surely knows that.” See BUDGET/2A

Gangs’ use Focus on of social Royal media on Ice Cream theBy Caitlinrise Owens THE DURHAM VOICE sit-in Gang members’ use of social media sites goes beyond reflect- ing their identities and gang-related behaviors. It helps create them, Durham gang prevention officials said. Many young gang members actively use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. The effects of social media sites on gang activity are increasing, said Chad Martin, staff member of the resident services branch of the Durham Housing Authority. Martins’ work includes finding ways to improve the education Dr. King (second from left), of public housing residents, Ralph Abernathy (far left) many of which claim gang mem- and other activists on a vis- bership. it to Durham. Social media allows for the North Carolina Republicans hold the gavel in the state House and Senate as well as the governor’s mansion with STAFF REPORTS spread of gang culture and the Pat McCrory succeeding Democrat Bev Perdue. glorification of this culture. DURHAM – Durham’s role in “Everybody can get on the the civil rights movement makes Internet now,” Martin said. “You Martin Luther King Jr. Day that can connect to anybody.” much more important to remem- Social media has further ex- ber King’s contribution to socie- posed at-risk youth to gang cul- ty. ture, Martin said. It has made N.C. Moms Rising, Northgate learning gang-related behaviors New era in N.C. politics: Mall and a number of area moth- and terminology easy. It has also ers’ associations and nonprofit increased gang affiliation oppor- organizations will come togeth- tunities for teenagers who have er to commemorate King’s life grown up surrounded by gang what we’re going to begin doing today. ing at some issues that may be coming with a focus on Durham’s his- presence in their neighbor- RepublicanGOP agenda control, at We’re going to have some toughDems work down from the federalout government” toric Royal Ice Cream sit-in with hoods, schools and entertain- ahead of us, but we all love our state such as the Affordable Care Act. a special children’s program ment sources. root of legislative, and we care for the next generation of Graham said McCrory has already event featuring civil rights era “A lot of our kids will not have leaders for our state so they have the sent signs that he’ll govern as a con- music, educational readings, re- any affiliation with gangs,” executive branches same quality of life that we’ve enjoyed servative rather than the centrist tack lated crafts, freedom songs and, Martin said. “But I can go to By Herbert L. White for so many years.” he took as Charlotte mayor. His ap- of course, ice cream. [email protected] YouTube, I can go to Facebook, Roberts maintains McCrory and GOP pointment of Art Pope, a major finan- The event on Monday at 10:30 and I can look up how to throw North Carolina political muscle be- lawmakers will need to work together cier of right-wing causes and candi- a.m. and again at noon is free up gang signs and the gang longs completely to Republicans, who in pursuit of a singular agenda, a de- dates, as budget writer and former and open to the public, and takes slang.” control both chambers of the General parture from the previous four years Wake County schools superintendent place at Northgate Mall’s Center Gangs present in Durham in- Assembly and the governor’s mansion. when former governor Bev Perdue, a Tony Tata as transportation secretary Court. clude the Crips, Bloods, People With Governor Pat McCrory’s swear- Democrat, often sparred with the surprised political observers. Designed for school-age chil- Nations, Folk Nations, Latin ing-in on Jan. 5, the GOP controls every Republican majority in the General “The governor selecting Art Pope as dren, it will feature discussions Kings, MS-13s, Surenos, branch of state government. As a re- Assembly. As governor, it’ll be incum- budget director should give everyone and learning about the civil rights Nortenos, Brown Pride Locos, sult of redistricting that ensured a bent upon McCrory to set the tone. grave concern,” Graham said. “This guy sit-in movement and specifical- United Blood Nations and Vice Republican advantage, the GOP has a “I think it’s a question of how McCrory has said in previous statements that ly how, in one of the earliest sit- Lords, said Detective Elliott 77-43 majority in the House of works with the leadership,” she said. Smart Start and early childhood edu- ins, a group of three women and Hoskins, vice president of ad- Representatives and a 32-18 bulge in “I think he’s going to have a very good cation need to go and so what budget four men from Durham sat at the ministration of the N.C. Gang the Senate. relationship with the Republicans and the governor submits and the General Royal Ice Cream Company on Investigators Association. “Basically, the Republicans and Pat that’s mostly what he needs. I think Assembly accepts will have a wide June 23, 1957, to protest segre- Many kids have to look no fur- McCrory can do what they want to do,” range of impact throughout the com- gation. ther than Lil Wayne’s latest mu- they’re going to look for McCrory to set said Davidson College political science munity.” Organizers and participants sic video for exposure to gang the tone in Raleigh.” professor Susan Roberts. “It’s just a The legislative plate is bound to be Said Roberts: “They’re going to be will honor their efforts by shar- culture, Hoskins said. Some ing stories, readings of Andrea gangs have emulated famous matter of the priority.” full. McCrory has stressed rewriting the looking at the budget, funding of For Democratic lawmakers, the 2013 state tax code and economic develop- schools and I think also renewable en- Davis Pickney’s children’s book rappers and made their own mu- “Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood sic videos, also full of gang ref- session cements the party’s minority ment as high on his priority list. Hot- ergy. That’s a big consideration. I think role for the foreseeable future, but re- button issues like the voter identifica- one of his priorities is … to make some Up by Sitting Down,” singing of erences. freedom songs, related crafts A YouTube video titled duced clout doesn’t mean going total- tion law Perdue vetoed last year or the difficult choices about how he recon- ly silent. N.C. Sen. Malcolm Graham, a Racial Justice Act that GOP lawmakers ciles the philosophy that he cam- that convey the meaning of jus- “Welcome 2 Durham 2!!… The tice and freedom, and an ice Charlotte Democrat, said the party’s want scuttled may move further down paigned on, that (he would be) gover- controversy continues” contains cream social and sock- hop fea- best strategy is to counter absolute GOP the priority list. nor of all the people… to be moderate.” various Crip references, both by turing civil rights era music from power with progressive alternatives. “I don’t think he’s going to want some Graham, who is a contender for leader name and by Crip slang, and Durham’s DJ PiddiPat. “Our perspective is do what we can, piece of legislation right off the bat that of the Mecklenburg County delegation, takes place in some of Durham’s Continuing King’s commit- which is not very much,” he said. “We said Democrats will have to do their public housing neighborhoods. is more ideological,” Roberts said. “I ment to service, participants are don’t have the numbers in the Senate, part to hold McCrory – and by exten- The video has over 11,000 think he’s going to say ‘I’m for all North asked to donate nonperishable we don’t have the numbers in the views. Carolina and get economic reform, tax sion his party – to that pledge, even if food or toiletries (soap, tooth- Gangs also use social media House. Certainly we don’t have the gov- reform, budgeting and not come right they’re likely to lose most, if not all, of brushes, diapers, etc.) to support as a way to showcase common ernor’s mansion. From the Democratic out of the gate looking too ideological.” the debates. Durham Urban Ministries that perspective, our goal is to be an hon- “A lot of what we do here centers “We’ve got to at least work with them serves local families in need. See GANGS/2A est broker and tell citizens across the around the budget,” said Jordan Shaw, so they don’t do too much damage,” Voter registration and informa- state the impact of the priorities of the spokesman for House Speaker Thom Graham said. “We’ll try to buffer what tion will also be available. Republicans.” Tillis, a Republican from Cornelius. they try to do by offering amendments N.C. MomsRising, Lango Kids, McCrory sounded a conciliatory note “We’ll be working on things like regu- they may or may not accept. There’s Durham Mothers Club, shortly after taking office. latory reform.…We’ll also look at tack- not a whole lot we can do to stop them Carrboro/Chapel Hill Mothers “Our goal was not to get a title,” he ling big problems that have gone with- from doing anything, really.” Club, Kid Cycle, Kids Voting and said. “Our goal was to lead and govern out action for too long like unemploy- Northgate Mall sponsored the and serve with a purpose, and that’s ment insurance reform. We’ll be look- event.

The Rev. William Barber NAACP addresses poverty (at podi- um) ad- and economic justice in N.C. dresses PHOTO/CAITLIN OWENS By Taylor Shaw People’s Assembly held a meeting Tuesday the [email protected] to address poverty and economic justice crowd. A 17-year-old Blood member for the “good of the whole.” RALEIGH – On the 84th birthday of Dr. checks Twitter and Facebook “(King) always understood poverty as a on his iPad. Martin Luther King Jr., the N.C. NAACP and the Historic Thousands on Jones Street See NAACP/2A

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NAACPContinued from 1A moral, economic and civil rights issue,” said the Rev. William J. Barber II, N.C. NAACP president. “He talked about the connection between civil rights and economic rights. He talked about the dan- ger of capitalism; going away with greed, and he even raised the issue of the 1 percent against the 99 percent in a sermon in 1957.” Standing on a stage surround by committee members, executive directors, coordinators and chairs of both organizations, Barber spoke on a strategy to address poverty and economic injustice in the state. The NAACP wants to ensure that the discussions and policies by the new Republican-majority legislature are made on behalf of all people. “We are not caring for the good of the whole. The poor are a part of the whole of our society. Not to include them and have an agenda to uplift them is consti- tutionally inconsistent,” Barber said. Ten counties in the state have had over 20 percent of their residents in poverty for the last 30 years. Six hundred thousand children live in poverty, with over a third being African-American. Last year, the N.C. NAACP visit- ed 27 communities through its Truth and Hope Poverty Tour to put a face on these statistics. Following the N.C. constitution to “instruct their representatives and to apply to the General Assembly,” the NAACP wants to place the poor at the center of the state’s agenda. Governor Pat McCrory and the legislature “did not swear to be Democrat. They did not swear to be Republican. But they did swear on what’s best for the good of the whole,” Barber said. To eliminate poverty, the in- terlocking issues that affect mi- norities must also be covered: education equality, health care, criminal justice and voting rights, he said. The organization plans to deliver the agenda to the General Assembly and McCrory and continue organizing until the seventh annual HKonJ. 3A EDITORIAL/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, January 30, 2013,

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Whepn threne-Nastiosna l aNewtsp aipter sPu blbishers sAstsociation Chairman Danny Bakewell Sr. asked me to emcee the Black Press Week luncheon at the National Press Club in 2011, I had no idea I would be witnessing history. At the urging of Wilmington Journal Publisher Mary Alice Thatch, the NNPA decided to launch a national campaign to win pardons for the Wilmington 10, a group of activists who were falsely convicted and sentenced to a combined total of 282 years. Everyone knew it would be an uphill battle, but it was a battle the NNPA was willing to wage. It established The Wilmington Ten Pardon of Innocence Project whose goal was “to generate national and worldwide support for the pe- tition to the state of North Carolina, and specifically the governor, to grant individual pardons of innocence to the Wilmington Ten.” NNPA publishers saw a video about the Wilmington 10 at the luncheon and its GEORGE E. leader, Benjamin Chavis Jr., was inter- viewed. When I asked Ben, a longtime friend, CURRY about his lowest point in prison, he tried to New gun legislation is not the ansevwen feor r the good of the I really had not planned on These liberals who want to sesses about its rights but steer me away from the question by saying writing anything about the take the 300 million guns never mentions its respon - country. he preferred to focus on the future. shooting in Newtown, away from law-abiding citi - sibilities. Christians, espe - This whole notion of uni - But the past affects the future, which is why I brought Conn., because I didn’t have zens are the same ones who cially preachers, are apolo - versal background checks, him back to my original question. This time, he gave a anything fresh or thought say it is impossible to find gizing for their beliefs all in while optically and from a direct, emotional answer. provoking to write. As I have and remove 12 million ille - the guise of wanting to be PR perspective seems very “I was warned not to go into the shower,” he said, his indicated before, I can’t gals from this country. Is it liked. reasonable, will do nothing voice barely audible. “I couldn’t take a bath for eight muster any extra sympathy really easier to find guns Well, you can pass all the to prevent another mass months.” for the tragic events in than humans? gun control laws you want, shooting. Criminals don’t And the reason Chavis was reluctant to take a bath was Connecticut when young I am not taking a position but until you deal with the buy guns legally; they buy because of death threats. No one should have to live kids are dying every day in either way on the issue of heart of a man and the cul - them illegally or they steal like that, especially after the criminal justice system has Chicago and gun control, but I do think ture of a society, there can them. So requiring back - been manipulated to obtain a false conviction. they barely there should be some sani - be no peace. Everyone ground checks will prevent For Chavis, the trouble began after the all-black high get a men - ty brought into the discus - knows that killing is wrong, very few hoodlums from ob - school was closed as part of the court-ordered deseg- tion in the sion. The National Rifle but yet we subject people to taining guns. Whether you regation of New Hanover County, N.C. schools. The black news, and Association really needs to literally thousands of hours want to admit it or not, 99 students were forced to attend the previously all-white definitely not shut its mouth. It is coming of the most violent images percent of gun purchasers high school, where they were harassed. In February 1971, by this White across as so unreasonable from cradle to grave, and are law-abiding citizens the United Church of Christ dispatched Chavis, a native House. with every ridiculous state - then we wonder why some - with no mental health is - of Oxford, N.C., to help organize a school boycott. The worst ment. one goes into a movie the - sues. During that period of unrest, someone firebombed thing any Liberals, including those ater and shoots total Making people submit to Mike’s Grocery, a white-owned business located a block AYNARD R politician can in the White House, don’t strangers. background checks may away from Gregory Congregational Church, where Chavis JACKSON ever do is to want to talk about the moral You have preachers apol - make society feel good, but had set up headquarters. When fire fighters and police legislate while issues necessary to deal ogizing for speaking against it doesn’t address the prob - officers arrived, they were attacked by snipers. caught up in a cloud of emo - with all this violence. the homosexual lifestyle lem. Having the minister Chavis and nine others were charged and convicted of tion. Every time Americans Children are growing up in and some even remaining pray for your speedy recov - arson and conspiracy in connection with the incident. have a tragedy, politicians single-parent households, silent because they don’t ery after surgery will make Most of the defendants received a 29-year sentence, with and the public demand that babies are having babies, want to hurt people’s feel - you feel good, but you still Ann Shepard, the white woman from Auburn, N.Y., re- “something” be done to pre - Johnnie has two daddies, ings. Parents are telling their better take that pain med - ceiving the lightest sentence of 15 years and Chavis, vent the same event from and Susie has two mom - children that they are at ication in conjunction with then only 24 years old, getting 34 years, the longest sen- happening again. Here is a mies. We have quickly be - fault when their own kid that prayer. tence. truth that most of us do not come a nation with no stan - punches them in the face So, to the politicians, leg - In 1980, a federal appeals court overturned the con- want to admit: There is no dards or any absolutes. because they took away islate if you must. But until victions of the Wilmington 10. The court ruled that the current law or future law When I grew up, there was their cellphone. you deal with the issue of trial judge had wrongly restricted defense attorneys that can prevent another male and female. Now there There is wrong and right; values, you have become as from cross-examining witnesses who had received spe- mass shooting from occur - is this notion of “sexual flu - there are winners and los - the sounding brass or the cial treatment in exchange for their testimony and that ring. Guns are not the prob - idity.” This is a growing no - ers. Mass shootings in tingling cymbal – full of the prosecutor violated due process rights by failing to lem, it’s the people. tion that is sweeping across Connecticut, Colorado or sound and fury, signifying turn over evidence that would have impeached the tes- If we could magically ban the country indicating that Virginia are not about gun nothing. timony of its chief witness, Allen Hall. In addition, the all guns immediately, it will your sexual preferences are control, but rather values. prosecutor refused to turn over a second statement have absolutely no impact constantly changing, thus is Liberal Hollywood puts out made by Hall that directly contradicted at least 15 of on violent crime. There are fluid. So, a male sometimes all kinds of violent, over- Raynard Jackson is presi - his allegations. an estimated 300 million wants to be with a woman, the-top sexually charged dent & CEO of Raynard After taking up the cause of the Wilmington 10, NNPA guns in the hands of sometimes he wants to be programs but claims it’s just Jackson & Associates, LLC., newspapers gave prominent display to stories written Americans. So, if guns are with a man, and sometimes entertainment. The NRA a Washington, D.C.-based about the case by Cash Michaels, editor of the banned, what are you going he wants to be with both si - sees no circumstance that public relations/government Wilmington Journal, and distributed to member papers to do about the guns already multaneously. will cause it to compromise affairs firm. by the NNPA News Service. Through talent and dogged in the hands of Americans? We have a society that ob - on it right to bear arms, not persistence, neither Cash nor his publisher, Mary Alice Thatch, would let the campaign for pardons stall. The national campaign heated up last spring when Michaels produced a string of stories examining every aspect of the case. In one story, Michaels traced the shat- tered lives of the seven survivors (one has since died) and the families of three deceased members. He found that some of the survivors, including Chavis, had suc- SAlumosst etveary iinnstitiutniong in tish defeine df byu “a tsigunifircanet d e o- f HBCUs cl u d i ng p ay i ng ad eq u at e an d cessfully rebuilt their lives while others had not. lack of funds, and, in some in - America, if not the world, is cline in economic activity co m p et i ti v e w ag e s to r et a i n One blockbuster story began: “In an extraordinary dis- stances, their balances from the seeking ways to enhance its sta - spread across the economy, so m e o f t h e b e st a nd b r i g h t e st covery, the 40-year-old case files of the prosecuting at- previous semester ranged from bility. Historically Black colleges lasting more than a few months, as little as $500 to $2,000. The f a c u l t y a nd s t a f f , i s a n e c e ss i t y torney in the two 1972 Wilmington Ten criminal trials and universities are paramount normally visible in real gross if w e a r e to b e vi a b le , a c ti v e not only document how he sought to impanel, accord- additional problem is that more among this group. domestic product, real income, than 30 percent of the students me mb e rs o f t h e a c a de my . ” ing to his own written jury selection notes, mostly white While these institutions only employment, industrial produc - S u s ta in i n g th e fu tu re of a ny ‘KKK’ juries to guarantee convictions, but also to keep who leave prematurely do not represent 2 percent of all tion and wholesale-retail sales.” return within four years, thus c ol l e g e or u ni ve rs i t y i s a k e y e l- black men from serving on both juries. American col - Judith Warner, author of e me nt o f t h e C E O ’ s j ob t od a y. “The prosecutor chose, in his own words, ‘Uncle Tom’ guaranteeing a more difficult leges and univer - “We’ve Got Issues: Children and and longer process to complete In f ac t , al m o st an y co l l eg e types to serve on the jury, it was disclosed. The files of sities, they enroll Parents in the Age of a degree when, or if, they do re - l e a de r wh o i s no t i nv e st i ng 5 0 Assistant New Hanover County District Attorney James about 12 percent Medication,” points out that turn. p er ce n t o f hi s o r he r ti m e ‘Jay’ Stroud Jr. also document how he plotted to cause of all black col - “economists may assert that Historically, Lincoln has at - fu n d r ai s in g is li k e ly in e ff e c ti v e . a mistrial in the first June 1972 Wilmington Ten trial be- lege students we’re in the early stages of a re - tracted first-generation college Ca s e i n p o i n t, al m o st ev er y cause there were 10 blacks and two whites on the jury, and produce 25 covery, but surveys continue to students whose family incomes H B CU t h at h as l o st i t s ac c r e d i- his star false witness was not cooperating, and it looked percent of all show that the impact of the are less than $45,000 for a fam - t at i o n ha s d o n e so d ue t o f i- very unlikely that he could win the case, given the lack black college Great Recession on American ily of four. Sixty-four percent of n a n c e s a n d do u b l e - di g it de fa ul t of evidence.” ROBERgT raduates. Data families is deep, widespread our students are the first in their r a te s . Th e le a de r s of th e s e in s ti - Without Michaels’ exceptional reporting and the na- JENNINGalSso shows that and grim.” Most of us at HBCUs families to ever attend college; tu t i o n s w il l un d o ub te d ly at t r ib - tional exposure, many of the facts about the Wilmington HBCUs confer strongly agree. more than 50 percent are from u t e t h e i r f a i l u re no t on l y t o i n- 10 injustice would still remain unknown – and Gov. Bev about 41 percent of all degrees According to the Rockefeller single-parent households, and ad eq ua t e f un d r ai si n g ef f o r t s b ut Perdue would not have pardoned the civil rights ac- in science, technology, engi - Institute, 20 percent of 96 percent are on one or more to a l ac k o f st a f f to ad d r es s m at - tivists. neering and mathematics — Americans have seen their avail - forms of financial aid. t e rs o f e qu a l p r i or i t y. This was the black press at its best. disciplines where America is able household income decline As a state-related institution, B u t e ve n wi t h f u nd r a i si ng e f- losing its edge the fastest. by 25 percent or more. Thus, it many assume we receive all the fo r ts , a lu m n i g iv i n g a t m a n y George E. Curry is editor-in-chief of the NNPA. Additionally, about 38 percent is becoming increasingly diffi - support we need from the leg - H B C U s i s n o t a t t h e p e rc e nt a g e of all black health-care profes - cult, if not impossible, for fam - islature, although state funds le ve ls e x pe c te d, w hi c h is s om e- sionals are graduates of HBCUs. ilies, especially those represent - only represent 15 percent of ti m es at t r i b ut e d to th e l ar ge Yet, as a group, these institu - ed at most HBCUs, to finance a our budget. While this is a great lo a ns ow e d a ft e r g ra du a ti o n . At tions have never had the re - postsecondary education. help, it is not enough. th e a ve ra g e H B C U , mo s t s tu - sources that other institutions As president of Lincoln, the And while most students at d en t s gr a d u at e wi t h a d eb t i n of a similar size and stature nation’s first degree-granting HBCUs rely on Pell Grants and ex c e s s o f $ 4 0 ,0 0 0 , t h e sa m e have amassed. And with the re - HBCU, our greatest need is other government subsidies, a mo u nt ma ny i nv e st i n a f i rs t - ported end of the national re - scholarship support. When the amounts for these grant ti m e ho m e p ur ch a s e . cession in June 2009, the resid - short of funds, even as little as programs have not kept pace S om e t i me s g ra du a t e s pa y t h e i r ual effects are posing a devas - $500, students’ recourse is of - with the economy and the in - l o an s , s o m et i m es th e y d o n o t; tating toll on HBCUs, especial - ten to stop-out or dropout to creases that continue to rise an d ul t i m at el y t he i n st i t ut i o n ly those with enrollments un - find work to help with the fam - with just normal day-to-day ne - ge t s b l am ed , ev en t ho ug h m o st der 2,500 students. According ily or raise money to stay in cessities. As one of my col - do a f a i rl y d e c e nt j ob o f c ou n- to the National Bureau of school. leagues stated, “We don’t want s e li n g s tu d e n ts on th e im po r - Economic Research, the unof - This past August, more than to raise tuition and fees, but in - ta nc e of pa yi n g of f th e lo a ns be - ficial start and end of a nation - 425 upper-class students were surance and other expenses, in - yo n d g ra du a t i on . al recession in the United States not able to return to Lincoln for BUSINESS WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM BRIEFS The Triangle RESTAURANT WEEK The sixth annual Triangle TRIBUNE Restaurant Week will run Jan. 21-27 with participating SUNDAY, JAN. 20, 2013 PAGE 4A restaurants in Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill. Visit www.trirestau- rantweek.com. BUSINESS COUNSELING Business Business counselors from SCORE will be available at Cameron Village Library to MegabanksBy Stephanie Carroll Report authorgives Sean Dobson sayslessmakers tothan try to water down 1 fi- percentmeeting the National to charitycompared to other big financial offer confidential counsel- Carson the banks include making low- nancial reforms.” Committee for Responsive institutions is actually mediocre ing to new and existing busi- DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION interest loans to for-profit com- The institutions in the report Philanthropy’s minimum in terms of its quantity and its ness owners on Jan. 23, 4-7 panies and employees’ volun- are Bank of America, JP Morgan benchmarks for responsible giv- quality.” p.m. at 1930 Clark Ave. Call CHARLOTTE – Charlotte- teer hours when tallying their Chase, Goldman Sachs and ing. For instance, using at least He explained a bank typical- 856-4739. based Bank of America is one charitable giving, and overall, Wells Fargo. Dobson said his half of their charitable dollars ly gives in two ways - through KNOW LUNCHEON of the institutions being ques- they spend a fraction of 1 per- group doesn’t want Congress to to benefit vulnerable popula- a separate charitable founda- Morrisville Chamber of tioned by a report examining cent of total revenue on philan- be, in his words, “hoodwinked” tions instead of, say, Ivy League tion, where the records are pub- Commerce’s Knowledgeable the charitable contributions of thropy. by the megabanks’ claims of schools, or giving nonprofits lic and can be tracked; and from Network of Women will host the country’s four largest banks. “They brag a lot about their generosity as lawmakers work more flexible, multiyear grants its own corporate treasury, its next luncheon Jan. 24, The National Committee for charitable donations, and they on more stringent banking reg- instead of one-time amounts. which is private information 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Responsive Philanthropy has brag loudest and most often ulations. Dobson said none of the four and cannot be confirmed, even Prestonwood Country Club examined the contributions of whenever they’re in Also in the report is an evalu- banks met those standards. if the company is publicly trad- in Cary. Visit www.morrisvil- four megabanks over five years. Washington, D.C., lobbying law- ation of how the banks fared in “In fact, their philanthropy ed. lechamber.org. NETWORKING MIXER Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking mixer Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m. at Respite, 115 N. Duke St., 1- A. Sponsored by InStepp. Visit http://instepp.org Sneed’s Tater Bread Cafe sells soul food By Jonathan Alexander LAUNCH CHAPEL HILL THE DURHAM VOICE LAUNCH Chapel Hill, a lab- oratory for entrepreneurs, It didn’t take long for Walter is encouraging community Sneed to decide he wanted to run entrepreneurs and start-up his own restaurant. ventures to apply for admis- He was riding through sion by Jan. 28. The incuba- Northeast Central Durham and tor model helps entrepre- stopped at what was formerly neurs to develop ventures Jane’s Takeout. He said he asked from beginning to end. Visit the people next door who owned www.launchchapelhill.com the building, which had been va- for more information. cant for some time, and they told CHAMBER EVENT him the Durham Rescue Mission. Raleigh Chamber of An opportunist, as he describes Commerce will host the himself, Sneed then had an idea workshop “Secrets to to lease the building and join the Starting and Staying in food industry. Business” Jan. 29, 8 to 10 “I went and talked to Rev. a.m. at the Chamber, 800 S. (Ernie) Mills, and he sent me over Salisbury St. Bill Zinno, a to his property management per- SCORE counselor, is the son to talk to them and they ba- guest speaker. RSVP by Jan. sically agreed to lease me the 25 to (919) 664-7036. building the same day,” Sneed CHAMBER MEETING said. “I went back home to my Greater Durham Chamber wife smiling and said, ‘Well, of Commerce will host its we’re now in the restaurant busi- annual meeting Feb. 14, ness.” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Located directly behind Los the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Primos supermarket on Alston in RTP. Register online at Avenue, Tater Bread Café is a www.durhamchamber.org. takeout restaurant that serves FIX-A-HOME soul food made from scratch – The Greater Chapel Hill from meatloaf to chicken and Association of REALTORS is dumplings to salmon and grits. accepting applications for It was named after their signa- its Fix-A-Home project. ture dish “tater bread.” Sneed’s PHOTO/JONATHAN ALEXANDER Download an application at wife created the recipe. Tater Owner Walter Sneed prides his new Tater Bread Café on cleanliness and customer service. bit.ly/FixAHomeApp. bread is similar to sweet potato Deadline: Feb. 15. pie but without the crust. Sneed prides his restaurant on ing. We try to remember two or has known the restaurant was eat and buy, because it is revital- STORE OPENING “A number of folk have mis- its cleanliness. There are two oth- three names each week so that opened, he has come back six izing our community and we Shish Kabob has opened taken this shop for a bread er employees on staff. When cus- when our regular customers times. Uzzell said the thing that need to help each other.” its third location at Six Forks shop,” Sneed said laughing. “As tomers walk into the restaurant, come in, we can greet them,” impresses him most is the cus- Sneed’s biggest influence is his Station, 8711-102 Six Forks the word is spreading among the they can see everything from the Sneed said. “I love the ma’ and tomer service. father because of the lessons he Road in Raleigh. Visit neighborhood, business is in- cook, Deborah Craige, to anoth- pa’ atmosphere.” “They always have what they instilled in him. www.shishkabobnc.com. creasing.” er person cleaning. Craige said the rapport you say they are going to have, and “There is no such word as Send your business news Although the signature dish is Sneed said he also prides him- have with your customers is they’re very friendly,” Uzzell ‘can’t’ in my dictionary so that’s to [email protected]. the tater bread, Sneed said the self on the friendly atmosphere most important. said. “They pretty much know how I regard things,” Sneed said. most popular item on the menu of the restaurant. He said he’s a “I like working with people. I us by name, so that’s why we “He (his father) goes with me dai- is the salmon. people person and will do every- like what I do, I like cooking, and keep coming back.” ly.” “This soul food restaurant ain’t thing he can to make sure the I like making people smile,” she Mills is impressed with how the Tater Bread Café is open nothing but the truth,” Cecilia customer is satisfied. said. business is running. Monday through Friday from 6 Johnson of Durham said. “Better “The thing that we enjoy just Marlos Uzzell of Durham is one “I think it’s really good for the a.m. to 3 p.m. serving breakfast Weighing soul food than anybody. as much as the food we make is who can attest to that notion. He community,” he said. “I love to and lunch. in on fed the friends that we are also mak- said that in the three weeks he encourage people to go there and mortgage dealBy Charlene Crowell College savings plan utilized by “Lessa thanwealthy 3 percent of families saved few in a 529 plan NATIONAL NEWSPAPER or Coverdell Education Savings Account. Families with PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION these accounts had about 25 times the median finan- The recent joint an- cial assets of those without. They also had about three nouncement by two key times the median income, and the percentage who had federal regulators believed college degrees was about twice as high as for families a negotiated agreement without 529 plans,” said the GAO report “A Small with 10 mortgage servicing Percentage of Families Save in 529 Plans.” firms would help more than Released in December, the report largely covers what 3.8 million consumers who are known as 529 College Savings Plans, which are ad- were wrongfully foreclosed ministered by individual states and allow taxpayers to during 2009 and 2010. contribute to a savings account where the earnings ac- Brokered by the Federal cumulate as tax-deferred income. Reserve and the Office of If the earnings included in withdrawals are used to the Comptroller of the pay for qualified higher education expenses, they are Currency, mortgage-servic- not taxed. Another initiative covered in the report is the ing firms agreed to jointly Coverdell Education Savings Account, which is similar pay foreclosed consumers to the 529 savings account, but they are administered $3.3 billion, and allot anoth- largely by private financial organizations. er $5.2 billion for loan mod- Production of the GAO report was undertaken “in re- ifications and other servic- sponse to (Senator Max Baucus’) request to examine the es. extent to which 529 plans help families of all income Yet as news of the settle- levels save for college and how these plans affect stu- ment spread, a range of dent financial aid.” Baucus is the chairman of the Senate opinions emerged. From a Committee on Finance. prominent Capitol Hill leg- While the report does not specify policy recommen- islator to consumer advo- dations, it acknowledges that existing college savings cates, varying views spoke plans offer fewer incentives for families with low in- about the harm wrought by come to participate than it does for those with high in- wrongful foreclosures and comes. how far $3.3 billion split “Although 529 plans do help some families save for among nearly 4 million con- college, families with less income and who are uncer- sumers would really go. tain about whether their children will attend college may “I do not know what the have less incentive to invest resources in 529 plans than rush was to make this set- in other forms of savings. tlement without answering In addition, the tax benefits attractive to a higher-in- key questions, and al- come family do not offer as much benefit to a family though I look forward to ob- with lower tax liability,” according to the report. taining information about Financial aid experts and advocates say it’s been known how this deal may assist for a while that participation in the federal college sav- homeowners, I have serious ings plans has been skewing toward the wealthy. They concerns that this settle- note that if modified and supplemented with grant pro- ment may allow banks to grams, the plans could play a greater role in helping low- income families finance college for their children. skirt what they owe and By Ronald Roach Finding that few Americans participate in federal pro- sweep past abuses under DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION grams aimed to help families save money to pay for their the rug without determin- children’s college education, the GAO reports that pro- ing the full harm borrowers According to the Government Accountability Office, gram participants are primarily wealthy. have suffered,” Maryland parents are not maximizing college savings options. Congressman Elijah Cummings said. WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM FAMU The Triangle TRIBUNE newspaper SUNDAY, JAN. 20, 2013 – PAGE 5A holds off Focus School News & Notes FLORIDA A&M publicationFlorida A&M University’s student newspa- Raleigh Ramblings per has delayed publication of its first spring semester edition due in part to a libel suit over a hazing story. University officials on Wednesday acknowledged The Famuan newspaper’s online edition erroneously implicated a band member in the 2011 hazing death of drum major Robert Champion. They said the university has not yet been served with the lawsuit filed by Keon Hollis, also then a drum major, but pointed out the newspaper published a cor- rection. The two-week delay of the first edition until Jan. 30 will provide time for staffers to re- WAKE COUNTY ceive intensive training. Zebulon Elementary teacher Another factor that led to the delay was the Karen Barnhardt said she has discovery by the journalism school’s dean spent most Saturday mornings that some editors prior to August 2012 had perusing online classified ads been ineligible to participate in student me- and combing yard sales for used dia activities. instruments for her band students. Thanks to a generous do- nation, Barnhardt can spend her weekends on other projects. NEWS Students and staff were surprised last month when repre- ‘ROUND sentatives from the Fidelity Investments Raleigh Investor RALEIGH Center arrived at the school to unveil a dozen shiny new instru- Brad Thompson serenades his wife Dorothy with his own rendition of ‘You Are’ by Charlie Wilson. ments for the band and orches- tra. The students gasped and cheered. Barnhardt and orches- My Heart” before Brad assumed the mike to serenade By Dallas Foster tra instructor Nelle Keeley hand- SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE Dorothy with a pantomimed rendition of “You Are” by Input sought ed out the instruments to their Charlie Wilson. After Brad and Dorothy danced to Brad Thompson ended more than 40 years of serv- eager students to try. Frankie Beverly and Maze, others joined in to do the ice to Southeast Raleigh and the state with a retirement Fidelity provided the instru- “Wobble.” at Raleigh event last month. He and his wife Dorothy are broadly ments by funding a grant known in the city, and people from throughout the state through the Mr. Holland’s Opus Sigmas surprised by donor attended the retirement party. Foundation, which accepts the At their annual Go-Dutch Dinner and Awards pro- Former Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker, former Mayor grant applications and identifies gram last month, members of Eta Sigma Chapter and police chief Pro Tem Anne Franklin and District C Councilman schools that would benefit from Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity were surprised by the finan- Eugene Weeks and Wake County Commissioner James grants to bolster their music pro- cial gift of a generous donor. Sylvester and Diane Smith, West joined Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane and grams. owners of the popular D&S Cafeteria in Cary, donated Durham Mayor Bill Bell. Thompson is a former coun- publicCOMPILED forum BY STAFF $1,000 to the chapter. The Smiths last year were award- cilman from District C and served as Mayor Pro Tem. ed the Bigger and Better Business award by the Eta Also in attendance were representatives Rosa Gill, Debra Raleigh’s next police chief has been whittled Sigma Chapter. Three other individuals were also hon- Ross and Alma Adams, and representative-elect Yvonne down to three finalists: ored during the ceremony. Dr. Lorenzo Boyd was giv- Holley. Malik Aziz, 44, deputy chief of police in en the education plaque. He is head of the criminal jus- School buddies as far back as kindergarten and high Dallas; Cassandra Deck-Brown, 49, interim po- tice department at Fayetteville State. school were there. Adams of the N.C. Legislative Black lice chief of Raleigh; and, Bryan Norwood, 46, Brad Thompson was honored with the Social Action Caucus and the members of the N.C. Caucus of Black chief of police in Richmond, Va. award. Thompson’s political achievements and influ- School Board members representing the Alliance of Aziz has been with the Dallas Police ential political contacts are numerous and far-reach- Black Elected Officials made special presentations. Department since 1992. He is a graduate of the ing. He currently directs a consulting firm that he found- With Lisa Hodges serving as mistress of ceremony, University of Texas at Arlington and received ed with the late Ralph Campbell Jr. Walt Love, Randolph Bazemore, The Golden Skylarks a master’s degree in business from the Davie Prince was given the Sigma Man of the Year and Cynthia Jones provided songs. Afterward, brief University of Dallas. Deck-Brown joined the plaque for his work with Bruce Lightner on the Martin comments were offered by a variety of speakers who Raleigh Police Department in 1987. She is a Luther King Celebration Committee. He also does work had worked with Brad. Finally, Thomas Jarrett joined North Carolina native, having graduated from for Lightner Funeral Home and for Prince Funeral Home. Dorothy for a special rendition of “With Every Beat of East Carolina University and received a master’s degree in public administration from NC Wal-Mart employees mentor State University. Norwood began his career with middle-schoolers the New Haven, Conn., Police Department in Students in Brenda Paschal’s 1989. He was appointed police chief for the class at Fuquay-Varina Middle Bridgeport, Conn., department in 2006 and as- smiled and laughed as they sumed that position with the Richmond Police flipped through glossy maga- Department in 2008. He is a graduate of zines one day in December. They Hampton University. were asked to snip out images A public forum will be held Jan. 24, 6:30 to from the magazines that reflect- 8 p.m. in the council chamber of the Avery C. ed the lifestyles they wanted to Upchurch Government Complex, 222 W. have as adults. Hargett St. The public will not have an oppor- They perused ads for high-end tunity to ask questions of the candidates. products and photos of expen- Citizens attending the forum will be given a sive homes and successful form to complete and return at the conclusion celebrities. of the event. The form will allow residents to The lesson for many of the stu- rank the finalists according to their preference dents: They’ll have to continue and to offer written comments. The forum also their education and likely earn a will be shown live on the Raleigh Television college degree in order to have Network on cable channel 11. A brief reception the lives they want. in the lobby will follow. What would a party be without everybody doing the Wobble. The students were asked to en- vision their futures by volunteers HALIFAX COMMUNITY CENTER from the Mi Futuro mentoring Construction has begun on the new Halifax program, a new collaboration Park Community Center. It will include a 17,000 this year between two Wake square foot community center with an im- County middle schools and area proved gymnasium, large dividable meeting Walmart retail stores. and class room, a new weight room, warming Through the program, eighth- kitchen, an office and reception area, and rest- grade students spend an hour rooms with shower facilities. The work will also HondaSTAFF REPORTS Battle ofipant, the Alcorn State. Bands each month working through col- include site improvements with a new play- The eight are: lege and career planning activi- ground and parking areas. Located at 1015 TORRANCE, Calif. – The votes are in and eight of the • Albany State Marching Rams ties with regional Walmart man- Halifax St., the 3.94-acre park was originally nation’s top Historically Black College and University • Alcorn State the Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite agers and assistant managers. developed by the Raleigh Housing Authority. marching bands have been selected to perform at the • Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats The Wal-Mart managers men- Construction is set to be completed by 11th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational • Edward Waters Triple Threat Marching Band tor the students as a class of up December. Showcase. • Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South to 25 students. They work with The showcase is a one-of-a-kind celebratory experi- • N.C. A&T Blue and Gold Marching Machine them to help explore their tal- ence widely known in the HBCU community as “The • Tennessee State Aristocrat of Bands ents, their career interests and Honda.” Tens of thousands of HBCU alumni, family and Winston-Salem State the Red Sea of Sound the education they’ll need to marching band fans will make the journey to Atlanta’s achieve their goals, including Georgia Dome on Jan. 26 to witness this spectacular “The Honda Battle of the Bands is a truly unique what courses they’ll need to take display of music, choreography and showmanship in event that celebrates and affirms the great tradition ADOPT US in high school. Mia, 9 one of the largest marching band showcases in the na- of the HBCU marching band experience and the in- The store employees who vis- Fonzie, 7 tion. credibly positive impact that these programs have on it the classroom are hoping to Eight bands have earned a $20,000 grant each from the lives of young people, their schools and surround- encourage students to dream of Fonzie and Mia are Honda for their school’s music education programs and ing communities,” said Marc Burt, assistant vice pres- their potential, especially those friendly children that an all-expenses-paid trip to Atlanta to perform at the ident at Honda. “As we continue into our 11th year, who might be the first genera- have a close sibling 2013 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase. Honda is happy to support these music education pro- tion in their family to pursue col- connection. They are These eight bands include a number of America’s most grams and looks forward to another amazing invita- lege. eager to help out iconic marching bands, as well as one first-time partic- tional showcase.” around the house “We want to motivate them to and enjoy eating a be everything they could possi- variety of foods. bly be, to help them take control Both are easily redi- of their own destiny and see rected and have a de- what their future could be,” said sire to learn. They keep up with their personal Scott Hall, assistant manager at hygiene and like being well groomed. AviationThe Sanderford Road Community the Wal-Mart in Fuquay-Varina. Fonzie enjoys video games. Mia is excited to Center Aviation Youth Academy “We gain as much from them as be on a swim team, and she also loves going to got off to a rousing start last week- they get from us.” church. Both children like to ride their bikes. end. The chapter was founded by Students will participate in a Ideally, Fonzie and Mia will be placed togeth- seven members: Dick Lewis, Don graduation ceremony in the er in a two-parent home where there are no oth- Dixon, LeRoy Walker, Peggy Dixon, spring. Eighth-grade students at er children. An adoptive family is preferred to Ted Brooks, Tommy McNeill and Durant Road Middle are also par- be in close proximity to the current foster par- Welton Jones. Seventeen youth at- ticipating in the mentoring pro- ents who are willing to remain strong support- tended the program and five par- gram at their school. ers in the children’s lives in the capacity of a ents stayed for the entire event. The grandparent role. next session is Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. The If you are interested in adopting Mia and Fonzie topic will be ‘Introduction to ca- or other children in foster care, call 1-877-NCK- reers in aviation.’ IDS-1. WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM Black The Triangle coaches TRIBUNE SUNDAY, JAN. 20, 2013 – SECTION B succeed despite Sports obstaclesBy Jason Lewis The Los Angeles Sentinel Tourney honors fallen soldiers competitive spirit ficers. Jerome Hall founded the police basketball tournament 10 In 2003 there were only years ago when his mentor, four black head coaches at Maryland State Trooper Edward the 120 programs on col- M. Toatley, was gunned down in lege football’s highest lev- an undercover drug operation. el, which was extremely Hall also pays tribute to a local embarrassing. The NFL fallen officer before each tour- started to clean up its act nament. This time it was Durham a while back, and its num- Police Sgt. Elbert Mitchell II, who bers have greatly im- was killed last year in an off-duty proved. But college foot- motorcycle crash. ball had always lagged be- Yvette Mitchell, daughter Bria, hind. 18, and son Devin, 12, were in Since 2004 the numbers attendance to accept a plaque in have increased, but it still Mitchell’s honor. shows how black coaches “You have more uncles and were locked out for so aunts now than you will ever long. Today, there are 16 have in your lifetime,” Hall told black coaches in the the children. Football Bowl Series (for- Mitchell said the Durham Police merly Division I-A), and 61 Department still supports the percent of all the minori- family. ty football coaches ever “Whenever I need the guys, I hired on the FBS level have can call and they are there,” she been hired in the nine said. ‘It makes me feel good that years since the publication they still remember him and of the first Black Coaches want to support him and us.” and Administrators’ foot- Two games were played on ball hiring report card was Jan. 11 followed by an all-day bo- released. nanza the next day before a The report showed that champion was crowned later that college football was oper- night. ating on a pre-civil rights Proceeds from ticket and t-shirt era level. College football sales went to support programs has been played for over at the Emily K Center. 140 years, but 61 percent Futrell, who does not work in of black coaches ever PHOTO/BONITTA BEST law enforcement, said he was hired happened within the Jerome Hall (far left) presents Yvette Mitchell with a plaque in her late husband’s honor. With her are daughter asked to join the team to help last nine years. That is just Bria and son Devin. bring Durham the trophy. “It’s a embarrassing. good cause and I was happy to The former N.C. Central foot- Lockdown in last week’s Martin Four of 16 black head By Bonitta Best Center. do it. I wanted to be a part of ball and basketball standout Luther King Jr. Holiday Law coaches led teams that [email protected] The two-day tournament is an this,” he said. scored 28 points to lead the Enforcement Basketball were ranked in the top 25 annual event fundraiser to hon- DURHAM – Charles Futrell has- Durham team to a 64-61 triple Tournament at the Emily K polls. David Shaw at or deceased law enforcement of- n’t missed a step. overtime win over UBA Stanford, Kevin Sumlin at Texas A&M, Charlie Strong at Louisville and Darrell Hazell at Kent State led their team to winning sea- COLLEGE BASKETBALL sons. Shaw became the first black head coach to win a BCS bowl game when he led Stanford to a Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin. Stanford’s re- By Bonitta Best straight game Monday night with Rams bring highlight show to Raleigha 75-66 win over Bethune- cent success over the past [email protected] three years was attributed Cookman. Senior guard Ray to former head coach Jim Three CIAA teams remain un- Willis had a perfect game after Harbaugh, who left two defeated in conference play. going 5-for-5 from the field and years ago for the NFL, and Fayetteville State women and 13-for-13 from the free throw quarterback Andrew Luck, Shaw and Winston-Salem State line to finish with a season-high who was drafted into the men are in first place at 6-0. 26 points. NFL last year. This season In the MEAC, Hampton women The second-place Eagles Stanford was without ei- are 3-0 in conference play while haven’t won four straight since ther of those guys. Norfolk State, N.C. Central, last December. Sumlin led Texas A&M to Hampton and Delaware State are “The guys responded in the a blowout victory over holding down the forte on the second half. We allowed them Oklahoma in the Cotton men’s side. (Bethune) to come back in the Bowl, and his team gave first half after a couple of calls Alabama its only loss of Shaw (12-2 overall, 5-1 CIAA) didn’t go our way, but they re- the season. The Division II national cham- sponded and regrouped,” coach Strong waited 27 years pions have climbed to No. 16 in LeVelle Moton said. to become a head coach, the latest USA Today Sports Poll The Eagles and Rattles are tied as he was a long time as- after convincing wins over Bowie as the top-scoring teams in the sistant at several schools, State, Virginia Union and Lincoln. conference (70.7 ppg). NCCU also including the defensive Newcomer Taylor Dalrymple led has the second-best defense, coordinator for two of the Bears during those victories holding opponents to just under Florida’s national champi- with a 16.7-point and eight-re- 60 points per game. Newcomer onship teams. While he bound average in the three The Falcons take on nationally ranked Winston-Salem State this weekend. Jeremy Ingram and Stanton Kidd was waiting with his im- games. are No. 2 and No. 4 in scoring Winston-Salem State next pressive resume, Lane “We were shorthanded tonight St. Augustine’s (7-8, 3-3) coach Rachel Bullard said. “We with 16.6 points and 14.9 points, Wednesday before the first Kiffin was able to get jobs and at times, it really showed,” The Falcons are 2-1 since re- came out flat. (Virginia Union) respectively. Southeast Raleigh Showdown with the Oakland Raiders head coach Jacques Curtis said turning home from a three-game gained confidence, and we could- NCCU has a chance to separate against St. Aug’s next Saturday and then back in college about the 80-48 Lincoln win. road trip. St. Aug’s defeated n’t get it back. We will regroup from the pact with Howard, at 2 p.m. football with Tennessee “Still, we got up and down like Bowie State in its conference for Saturday.” Coppin State and Morgan State and USC. we wanted to. We feel like we are opener before freshman guard The team hosts Winston-Salem coming to town. N.C. Central (0-16) The few black coaches coming along, we just need to be Regime McCombs scored a ca- State this weekend and Johnson The Eagles are still seeking that have been given the able to get these players back.” reer-high 24 points against C. Smith next Wednesday before St. Augustine’s (10-6, 3-3) their first win. NCCU hosts three opportunity to become Shaw leads the CIAA in scor- Lincoln to make it two wins in a its showdown at Shaw. The Falcons were overpowered straight conference games, be- head coaches have proven ing, rebounds and assists. row. The streak ended Monday by a taller and quicker Bowie ginning with Howard on Monday, that they are worthy of the The Bears return to action this night with a 60-51 loss to Virginia MEN State team in their 90-72 confer- Coppin State next Saturday and position, but that does not weekend when Livingstone Union. N.C. Central (10-7, 3-0) Morgan State the following mean they are now on comes to town and Virginia State “We just got outplayed,” head The Eagles have their mojo Monday. Please see ST. AUG./2B even footing with white on Monday. Then they travel to working. NCCU won its fourth coaches. Colorado fired head coach Jon Embree after he MEAC MINUTES QUOTE OF posted a 1-11 record this season and a 4-21 record THE WEEK over his two seasons on the job. Colorado did have “We’re going to grounds to fire him be- have to improve cause of the amount of UMES shot-putter has a soft sideCox joins her dad and gives food By David Whigham in the gym, a place where she ters at the Delaware Invitational. losses over two years, but to people at the local homeless on that.” – SPECIAL TO THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE throws weights around at ease. It was over three feet farther than before Embree was hired, She pushes herself to the limit at the closest competitor at the shelter. speaker Tommy former head coach Dan PRINCESS practice, as her regimen is hard, event. The career-best throw “I want people to know me as Hunt to N.C. Hawkins, was fired after ANNE, Md. - long and tiresome. helped her attain two top-three a hardworking and understand- five losing seasons. Why It is not too Despite her intimidating frame, finishes, a feat that no other ing person,” she said. “I have a Central women’s was Hawkins given fives often that her personality is anything but. Hawk achieved. big heart and would give my shirt basketball years but Embree only you see a She is soft-spoken and enjoys She has grown continuously to someone who is less fortunate two? woman the small things in life. Cox is not since coming to UMES in 2009. than I am.” coach Vanessa It appears that black bench press the party type and does not need Last season in outdoors, she Her journey to Princess Anne Taylor at a re- head coaches are still held 230 pounds. to boast about her credentials to placed second in the shot put was sparked by a solid prep ca- cent Durham up to a much higher stan- Then again, make herself feel better. with a throw of 12.76m at the reer at Plainfield High School dard than white coaches. it is not too “Many people would be sur- George Mason Invitational. She (N.J.). She was the only student Sports Club The fact that only one often you prised to know that I am quiet,” collected a second-place finish to make the state tournament as meeting. Taylor black head coach, Tyrone meet people she said. “I would rather stay at the Penn Invitational with an a sophomore. The feat marked Willingham, has ever been the first time in 13 years that has just one Cox like home and watch a movie instead 11.87m heave. Her best effort of rehired after being fired is Maryland of going to a party.” the year was when she won the someone from the field team had technical foul in another reason to become Eastern Shore junior thrower She focuses her attention on discus throw at the Penn qualified for the state meet. 18 years of alarmed with the situation Imani Cox. school, sports and the commu- Invitational While in high school, she was in college football. Cox is one of the hardest work- nity. The time she has spent with (39.71m). also named the champion of the coaching. ers on the UMES track team. the trio have proven to pay off Cox has certainly grown as an discus for Union County, Whether it is in the weight room well. athlete, but being a good samar- Watchung Conference and the or at practice, her efforts do not She opened up 2013 with a per- itan is in her roots. Every NJSIAA Section. She was named gone unseen. She is a mainstay sonal-record throw of 14.22 me- Thanksgiving and Christmas, Please see UMES/2B 2B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, January 20, 2013

in their arsenal to blow past St. Aug’s hosts the RamsLincoln 91-58. Shaw shot 70 percent from the floor, including 61.5 percent from 3-point range. The Bears have now won eight games in a row. “I think we have a big team, but our starting lineup chemistry is small,” head coach Cleo Hill Jr. said. “Our small unit seems to be working for us this year, which it hasn’t in the past.” Curtis Hines has been a beast for the Bears. The Kinston native scored 28 points against Virginia Union, 29 points over Bowie and 19 against Lincoln. Shaw opens divisional play this weekend when it hosts Shaw forward Curtis Hines has been lighting up his Livingstone. opponents.

Stanton Kidd and the Eagles are flying high.

Continued from 1B 65-57 defeat Monday night with who can’t get into the game can a late 16-4 run in the final four watch the contest on Time ence-opening loss to the minutes. Senior guard Percy Warner Cable 168 or listen on St. Bulldogs. In the second home Woods scored 18 points, includ- Aug’s radio station WAUG-750 game, St. Aug’s thought it had a ing 4 of 7 from behind the arc. AM. win over Lincoln with two sec- “Percy was big for us,” head onds left, but Kenny Sharpe coach Lonnie Blow Jr. said. “He Shaw (12-4, 6-0) nailed a 3-pointer as time expired got us going.” After a hard-fought two-point to give the Lions a one-point win St. Aug’s hosts nationally win over Bowie that needed a in the seesaw affair. ranked WSSU this weekend in a last-second 3-pointer by Latrail St. Aug’s regrouped, however, tough division matchup. Fans McCoy, the Bears had enough left and delivered Virginia Union a

Maryland Eastern Shore

Continuedshot-putter from 1B er universities, has she chose toa walk softclassrooms,” Coxside said. “The at- on at UMES. mosphere at the school appeared to the all-Union County team af- It was a decision the thrower to be quiet and relaxing. That is ter she won the discus and does not regret. “I chose UMES the way I like it. It wasn’t too far placed second in the shot put. because it was a small school, from home and my parents can Despite the attention from oth- and I like the idea of smaller visit me.”

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

LatrellBy Bonitta Best Scott takes helm at VSU [email protected]

In one of the worst-kept secrets, Virginia State made it official Monday by naming Latrell Scott as its new head football coach. “I believe this place is special,” Scott said at a news conference where he was introduced. “VSU has made a commitment to football.” Scott’s only other head coaching job was at the University of Richmond, where he led the Spiders to a 6-5 record in 2010. He was dismissed the following season after a DUI arrest, but was hired last year as tight ends coach at James Madison. Left to right: President Keith T. Miller is joined by Brandi He spent the 2008 and 2009 Scott, new VSU football coach Latrell Scott and Athletics seasons as the wide receivers Director Peggy Davis. coach at Tennessee and Virginia universities, respectively. Scott was a three-year starter Scott said coaching at an HBCU “We’re delighted to have Coach at tight end at Hampton is significant. Scott as a Trojan,” VSU President University, earning All-American “My first experience with col- Keith T. Miller said. “We’re ready honors his senior season. He lege football was watching the to embrace what he wants to do played on two MEAC champi- Gold Bowl (Virginia Union vs. with our football program.” onship teams and NCAA playoff Virginia State) with my Dad.” teams. He graduated in 2001.

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DURHAM CONCERT Tap dancer Savion Glover will perform Jan. 23, 8 p.m. at Duke’s Page Auditorium. Call 684-4444. SK R WINER HEALTH DISPARITIES A D . S Former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher will discuss how to eliminate health disparities Jan. 24, 4:30 p.m. at Duke School STAFF REPORTS Are you havingit. After eight to 12 hours problems of ercise (no closer than an hour be- gettingtea with dinner or caffeinated to muchsleep as I used to as more and of Nursing, 307 Trent Dr. work, the job doesn’t end. Your Visit nursing.duke.edu. Happy New Year fore bedtime), take your show- coffee with dessert. Our bodiesmore of my patients complained second job begins as you come everyone! I pray er, read and get into bed around need many hours to getthat out of strange side effects such as home to prepare meals, pick up CHILDREN SUMMIT happiness, health the same times every day, and of our system. A similar effectnightmares is and sleepwalking as the kids or take care of elderly A “Faith Summit on and peace for all of this leads your body and mind true for alcohol. That nightcaptime went on. However, some sit- Child Poverty” is Jan. 24, loved ones. us this year. to expect the same routine, just that often relaxes you after din-uations do call for use of pre- 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at You’d think that by nighttime Speaking of, when like a baby’s would. This will lead ner and before bed may help youscription medicines, so please Union Baptist Church, 904 our bodies would be ready to I think peace, I to better, more consistent rest. rest initially, but the effect of al-talk to your health-care providers N. Roxboro St. Contact: wind down and rest, and they Some like to pray, stretch, do Winnie Morgan at 732- think about having cohol after a few hours is actu-first before trying your friend’s are, but our minds aren’t. Once 1524. good rest at night. yoga or meditation before bed- ally stimulating. You’ll soon be-or spouse’s pills. KHALIA the exhausted bodies lie down I feel sorry for time. Do whatever works well for gin to awaken in the middle of Most importantly, there are WILKINSON to essentially pass out, the COMEDIAN those, particularly you. I wouldn’t suggest watch- the night, unable to go back tomedical conditions associated brain’s motor is still running. Whoopi Goldberg will my patients, who ing your most exciting, most dra- sleep if you use this method toowith insomnia that we don’t al- Sometimes, it’s nonstop, and this perform at the Durham deal with chronic insomnia or matic TV show as the last thing often. ways think about. These would Performing Arts Center on can disrupt sleep tremendously. difficulty falling or staying you do, as I’ve often done. That Lastly, if nothing else helps, include hypothyroidism, Jan. 25. Call 680-2787 for Things I normally suggest have asleep. doesn’t help to relax the mind there are medications. One I al-menopause, depression, anxiety, tickets. to do with relaxation in these sit- As a fairly new working moth- much at all. ways start with is Melatonin, enlarged prostate, overactive uations. We need a “wind down” Another thing I’ve read about VETERANS er and wife, I rarely have this which is a natural element thatbladder and sleep apnea. So, as period to get our bodies ready A special presentation problem. However, as I’ve seen in studies is to use the bed only already occurs in our body. Itsyou can see, a sleepless night to rest well. That includes turn- for veterans 55 and over is more patients, the more I discuss for sleep. This may sound fun- level rises when it’s time to rest.may not be just a sleepless night. ing off the things that stimulate Jan. 25, 11 a.m. at the this topic. It’s a difficult one, be- ny, as there are many other If we take it as a supplement anChronic insomnia can lead to us, including the TV, loud mu- Durham Center for Senior cause the causes can be multi- things we do in bed, but for the hour or so before bedtime, it canchronic fatigue and other poor sic, computer and bright lights Life, 406 Rigsbee Ave. Call factorial. purpose of better rest, it is sug- help usher in sleep without caus-health conditions, so don’t ig- 688-8247. at least an hour before bedtime. The most common one I see is gested that reading, working, being a “hangover” the next morn-nore the signs if they are long- Even if you’re not actively work- the “busy person” syndrome. ing on the computer or other ac- ing. This commonly occurs withstanding. RECYCLING ing, your eyes and brain contin- This, to me, seems to happen tivities lead our minds not to the over-the-counter medicines Recycle all your elec- ue to process data as if you are. think of the bed as our resting tronic, Christmas and doc- more for my female patients, as such as Tylenol PM (the Dr. C. Nicole Swiner works at Having relatively the same rou- umental waste Jan. 26, 8 we all strive to be the best, place. As noted above, it has to PM=Benadryl), Unasom and theDurham Family Medicine, where tine at night helps as well. This a.m. to 2 p.m. at Durham busiest, most efficient moth- be trained to think so. like. she treats newborns to elderly pa- notion, called “sleep hygiene,” County Memorial Stadium, ers/wives/daughters we can be. If you’re a caffeine fiend like I Prescription medications exist,tients. 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When she enters the going ‘There’s no work out there!’ Delta Sigma Theta that means brothers ain’t got nut- Sorority presents house, it becomes painfully evi- Jabberwock 2012-13 Feb. dent that the once blissful cou- tin’! They gonna start bringin’ 2, 7 p.m. at B.N. Duke ple is not alone. slaves roles back soon! So for me, Auditorium on N.C. Central “This is something new and I just go ‘If there’s no roles, then University’s campus. The different,” Wayans said. “It’s re- you’ve gotta create ’em.’” public is invited. ally a horror comedy with paro- Although he considered nu- dy moments. It’s about a rela- merous actresses for the role of CARRBORO Keisha, Wayans maintains that HUMAN RELATIONS tionship and how another man, which is a ghost, comes between the animated Atkins, who cur- Orange County Human rently co-stars in the sitcom “Are Relations Commission will Essence Atkins and Marlon Wayans make chemistry in “A Haunted House.’ this guy and this girl, and it’s We There Yet!,” with Terry Crews, host a public forum in cel- Wayans will pull you right into about two people learning to live est film, “A Haunted House,” and was the perfect fit. ebration of the By Kimberly C. Roberts that crazy comedic vortex with with each other. It’s about love. he’s just as out of control in per- While older brothers Keenan Emancipation THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE him. Even so, I did manage to get It’s about lust. It’s about a lot of son as he is on screen. and Damon led the way, mainly Proclamation Jan. 27, 3-5 him to talk about “A Haunted things, but it’s about acting the p.m. at Carrboro Century Marlon Wayans, the youngest About 30 minutes later during through their groundbreaking House,” his outrageous new damn fool at the end of the day!” Center, 100 N. Greensboro of the wild and wacky Wayans our one-on-one interview, I dis- sketch comedy show “In Living spoof on the current glut of films In addition to being inspired St. Call (919) 245-2487. brothers, was recently in covered that if you’re a willing Color,” comedy is apparently about paranormal activity. by the paranormal craze that is Philadelphia to promote his lat- participant such as myself, part of the Wayans family’s DNA. WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM Find a The Triangle church TRIBUNE SUNDAY, JAN. 20, 2013 PAGE 6B homeBeing a witness for God does not always mean that we have to say something. Religion Our actions can oftentimes surmise what we are about and who we are in Christ. Crouch nominated for five StellerTHE AFRO-AMERICAN Awardsmovies and on television includ- Believe it or not, when peo- NEWSPAPERS ing The Color Purple (“Maybe ple can visually see us in ac- God’s Trying To Tell You tion, it is an op- LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Andrae’ Something”) and the theme from portunity to set Crouch has revolutionized the the sitcom Amen. He’s netted examples for sound of contemporary gospel numerous awards including others to emu- music. As the composer of songs nine Grammys, six GMA Dove late. like “The Blood Will Never Lose Awards and an Oscar nomina- Church at- Its Power,” “Through It All” and tion. tendance is one “My Tribute,” grandparents and With a recording career that way that we can parents grew up on the gospel began in the 1960s, Crouch was show our love icon’s music. With the release of a key figure in the Christian and respect for 2011’s The Journey, Crouch’s movement of that era. A versa- God. It affirms latest album on Riverphlo tile musician and composer, his Words of that we are de- Entertainment (headed by indus- expertise spanned multiple gen- termined to try veteran Mano Hanes), his mu- Tender res including contemporary light know God for sical legacy has been introduced Care rock, pop, jazz, African/world NN ourselves, and to a brand new generation. A music and, of course, gospel. His ARRIS the importance His megahit, “Let the Church H first musical group was the of having a per- Say Amen,” featuring the vocal COGICs (Church of God in Christ sonal relationship with the talents of Pastor Marvin Winans, Singers) and later he formed The All Powerful. Moreover, be- has seen the gospel musician, Disciples in 1965. he ensemble ing part of a church fellow- composer, recording artist, catapulted Crouch to notoriety ship is a personal commit- songwriter, arranger and pro- ,and they toured in over 70 ment that holds us account- ducer return to the airwaves. countries. The most popular able. We cannot blame any- Billboard Magazine cited the sin- songs during this era were “The one else if we do not attend gle, which spent over 60 weeks Blood Will Never Lose Its Power,” church, have fellowship with at the top of the charts, as the “Through It All,” “Bless His Holy other believers or grow in our Top Gospel Song of 2012. In ad- Name” and “My Tribute.” knowledge of God. dition, Billboard ranked Crouch The list of performers he has Indeed, being a part of a as the No. 6 Gospel Songs Artist composed or arranged music for church body and hearing of the Year. includes Ringo Starr, Stevie Biblical truths in a church Earlier in the year, Crouch was Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Bing service is a form of spiritual nominated for five 2013 Stellar Crosby, Michael Jackson, food. This food supplies us Awards. The Journey, a 2012 Madonna and Quincy Jones. His with nutrients that are nec- Grammy-nominated project that film credits include The Lion essary for our Christian highlights collaborations with King, Free Willy and Once Upon growth. They also release an Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Kim A Forest. On top of the overall exuberance that oth- Burrell and Take 6, is Crouch’s Grammys, Doves, Stellar gospel ers can see in us. first CD in six years. PBS is cur- music awards and NAACP Image Most of our church serv- rently featuring the Andrae’ Awards to his credit, he’s also a ices commence around 11 Crouch Collection on its stations recipient of the National a.m. on Sunday mornings. nationwide. Crouch is the first Academy of Recording Arts & Normally after the benedic- gospel artist chosen by PBS for Sciences Gospel Music Lifetime tion, parishioners leave smil- broadcast. Fans of the artist are Achievement Award, and has a ing, talking, hugging and feel- encouraged to check their local Star on the Hollywood Walk of ing some sense of purpose. PBS stations to view the broad- Fame. Usually there is lighthearted- cast. Crouch is senior pastor of New ness and a sense of fulfill- Throughout his 50-year career, Christ Memorial Church of God ment in the midst of the Crouch’s songs have been per- in Christ in San Fernando, Calif. crowd. God’s Word can reju- formed by Elvis Presley and Paul More information can be found venate our commitment to Simon, and have been heard in Crouch at www.riverphlo.com. worship. However, since we have different spiritual needs, we all receive something different and important to our situation. But for sure, a scripture, a song or sermon makes a difference in our at- titude. If we cannot attend the rit- 10By Thomthings S. Rainer theirmembers top 10 responses in order Sunday communicate school class function. I church member recommends to pastors a a few members in my church ualistic 11 a.m. worship serv- CHRISTIAN POST of frequency. Each response is do my best, but I sometimes dis- book to me, it’s usually a book who would be happy if all of my ices, many churches offer followed by a quote from a rep- appoint some folks.” about something he thinks I sermons were from the Book of Pastors are like information early morning or late after- resentative pastor in the inter- 3. Criticisms. “The criticisms should be teaching or preach- Revelation. I’m glad this Mayan sponges. If they aren’t studying, noon services that provide view. that bother me the most are ing.” thing passed. I was getting inun- they are receiving a regular del- the same source of divine ful- 1. Requests for hospital visits those that begin with ‘I love you 6. Encouragement. “Thank God dated with those requests.” uge of information from church fillment. After all, God did not and other visits to those who are pastor but . . .’ The words that for the Barnabases in my church. 9. Theological and biblical members. say that we had to worship ill. “If I said ‘yes’ to every one of follow are usually anything but It seems like God uses them at questions. “I love it when people I asked 22 pastors to share with exclusively at 11 a.m. these requests that I got, it would loving.” key and critical times when they have genuine questions about me the most common items they However, whatever time we be a 60-hour a week job. I have 4. Updates on someone’s communicate with me. I hope I what the Bible teaches. That in- hear from their church members. choose to worship, we must to disappoint and even anger health. “I have to say that I ap- never take them for granted.” dicates that God is giving them In the past, this information be sincere and committed. some folks, because I can’t get preciate those in my church that 7. Ideas on how to do things a real hunger for His Word.” came in the form of letters, in- Regular church atten- to everyone.” keep me updated about how better in the church. “Some of 10. Jokes/forwarded spam. person conversations and tele- dance helps us realize the im- 2. Requests to attend events someone is doing. Now, some of these messages are from well-in- “There are a few members in the phone calls. The digital age has portance of studying God’s and meetings at the church. “I them go overboard with the de- tending members. Others are church who feel like they have made emails, texts and social me- Word daily and to know this really wish I could be om- tails, but it does help me set pri- from members who thinly dis- to forward me every joke or po- dia more common. power and presence for our- nipresent. It seems like I’m sup- orities to visit and call.” guise their criticism as a sugges- litical issue they get in their Eleven of the pastors were selves. It also enhances our posed to be at every wedding, 5. Books a pastor should read. tion.” email. Usually I’m one of 30 or above the age of 40, so an equal prayer life, for as we share in every church meeting and every “I have learned that when a 8. Sermon suggestions. “I have 40 recipients, so I don’t feel ob- number were under 40. Here are a corporate prayer with oth- ligated to respond.” er worshipers our personal prayer life can only grow. Attending church opens the door to new friends and associates, and it helps confirm duces vitamin D in the body. A ness, but have the light of life” • Second, spend extended time that all of us need the sup- TrustingBy David Jeremiah God’s wordcome inworn down the by the darkwinter of life BAPTIST PRESS lack of vitamin D results in chron- (John 8:12). basking in the study of God’s port of an extended church days of inactivity and illness. EL CAJON, Calif. – What comes ic fatigue and depression. “If we walk in the light as He is Word. family. In times of need, there In the winter of life, “SAD” to your mind when you think of Some people become “SAD” in in the light, we have fellowship • Third, let the light of Christ is nothing more special than stands for Sickness, Age and winter? the winter of life, too. They look with one another, and the blood reflect from you to others. During having one of your church Death. Depression affects 18 per- Short days? sadly back over the springtime of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses the winter of life, God can often members check on you. cent of the elderly but only 8 per- Chilling blasts of air? of their youth, the summer of us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). use us more powerfully – more Having your pastor come by cent of the young. But it doesn’t Flames in the hearth? mid-life and the autumn of ad- • If you’re facing the dark days time and experience to pray, wit- for prayer or receiving a call have to be dark in winter. Christ Many people have a love-hate vancing years. Facing them now of life’s winter, let the light of ness and uplift others through is a healing mechanism. can make the difference. relationship with the wintry sea- are the cold blasts of winter, and Jesus brighten your days. Here’s notes, calls and volunteer work. Remember, there are In the dead of winter, doctors son. There’s something cozy they feel their time on earth is an aggressive treatment of Light We could encourage our grand- many other ways to be a wit- treat Seasonal Affective Disorder about snuggling under thick drawing to a close. Therapy. children, pastor, family, anyone ness for God, but having a with light therapy. Daily treat- blankets on frosty nights. We can face winter at any age, First, rededicate yourself to in need of a ray of sunshine. Be church home or attending ment with a lamp 10 times the But reduced daylight and plum- of course. We never know when Christ. He wants you to trust Him God’s Light Therapy. church regularly is impor- intensity of ordinary lighting is meting temperatures can affect an illness, trauma or tragedy will even with sickness, age and Don’t worry about the passing tant. God wants us to wor- 85 percent effective. our mental and physical health. chill us to the bone. death. He was faithful earlier in seasons. If it’s icy now, spring is ship not by ourselves all of A similar prescription works Seasonal Affective Disorder is a Even so, we often equate win- life, and He will not forsake you just around the corner. If it’s win- the time but with others. It for those facing the Sickness, Age type of winter depression that ter with advancing years when now. ter now, remember that Easter is always helps to know that we and Death of life’s cold winter. hits a half-million people due to many adults live alone. The on- Jesus faced winter, too. On a near at hand. are not alone when we face a Bask in the Light on a cold win- inadequate sunlight. set of age begins removing life’s cold night He was betrayed. crisis. Having a church fam- ter’s day. John the apostle lived We need sunshine for physical most precious possessions – Under dark skies, He faced death. ily to consult with you, and to a ripe old age, and he faced and emotional well-being. Too friends and family, health and But He rose three days later, and David Jeremiah is founder and simply knowing that you be- life’s winter with enthusiasm be- much sun damages skin, but too energy, employment and mean- it was springtime, Easter, which host of Turning Point for God and long to God will improve your cause of “Light Therapy”: little reduces the production of ingful activity, even hobbies. A brings to an end the tyranny of senior pastor of Shadow Mountain quality of life. As the old say- • “Jesus spoke to them..., ‘I am hormones that help us remain sense of uselessness creeps over winter and ushers in a beautiful Community Church in El Cajon, ing goes, “It’s not what you the light of the world. He who fol- healthy and upbeat. Sunlight pro- the soul. The elderly often be- world of new and eternal life. Calif. say but what you do.” lows Me shall not walk in dark- So when others see us making a conscious effort to attend church and recognize that it is a priority, it may spark interest within them to orship know more about God’s role M.L.RALEIGH King •Unity Jan. 29, 7 p.m. – church Breakfast con- DURHAM at Rileyin Mebane, will Hill speak at 4 p.m. in our lives. W ABUNDANT LIFE ference TRIANGLE FAMILY The book of Psalms has 4400 Ole Poole Road 1414 Watts Street BAHAMA some beautiful words on The N.C. NAACP will hold its BRIER CREEK Dreamfest Dream of MT. CALVARY MB worship: “Come, let us wor- Humanitarian Awards Banquet 9400 Club Hill Drive Community gathering with guest8021 Stagville Road ship and bow down; let us Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Attorney Anita TCP Magazine will celebrate its speaker Caryn Olsson Jan. 20 at A Day at the Movies fundrais- kneel before the Lord our riefs Earls, executive director of the ninth anniversary Feb. 1-2 at 10 a.m. er is Feb. 2, 3 p.m. in the Maker” (Psalm 95:6). Another Southern Coalition for Social Brier Creek Country Club and Fellowship Hall. Call (919) 471- beautiful passage says: “Give B MOUNT CALVARY UCC Justice, is the award honoree. Wake Chapel Church. Call 796- 4034. WENDELL the Lord the glory due His Call 682-4700 for tickets. 4724 for more information. 1715 Athens Avenue name; worship the Lord in RILEY HILL The Rev. J. Cecil Cheek will cel-Send your church news to: The the splendor of [His] holi- 6101 Riley Hill Road BODY OF CHRIST ebrate his 43rd pastoral anniver-Triangle Tribune, 115 Market Martin Luther King Jr. Unity ness” (Psalm 29:2). COMPASSIONATE BAPTIST 5615 Fox Road sary Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.Street, Suite 360H, Durham, NC Breakfast is Jan. 21, 8 to 10 a.m. Ann G. Harris, MRE, is an 3910 Compassionate Drive A blood drive is Feb. 9, 11 a.m. The Rev. Edward Davis of the 27701; e-mail info@triangletri- Contact: Sharon Barrow at (919) inspirational freelance writer The church’s 25th anniversary to 3 p.m. in the Dream Center’s Southern Conference of the UCCbune.com; or fax 688-2740. 365-6875. who resides in Raleigh. You is Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. The public gymnasium. Call (919) 414-5453 will speak at 11 a.m. Rev. Jarrel,Deadline: Tuesday by noon. can reach her at annghar- is invited. or 946-6665. pastor of Martin Chapel Baptist [email protected]