WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM 1998 15 YEARS The Triangle 2013 High court takes on RIBUNE a new affirmative TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE By Mark Sherman case asks whether a voter-approved ban action caseon affirmative action in college admissions THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VOLUME 15 NO. 10 WEEK OF MARCH 31, 2013 $1.00 can itself violate the Constitution. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s But the broadest possible outcome in decision to hear a new case from Michigan the current Texas case overruling the on the politically charged issue of affirma- court’s 2003 decision that allows race as Legend Jim tive action offers an intriguing hint that a factor in college admissions would mean the justices will not use a separate chal- an end to affirmative action in higher ed- Burch broke lenge already pending from Texas for a ucation and render the new Michigan law- broad ruling bringing an end to the con- suit irrelevant. barriers in sideration of race in college admissions. If the justices are planning to overrule college To be sure, the two cases involve differ- that earlier decision, “then I would think ent legal issues. The University of Texas they would hold this case,” the new one, hoops dispute, with arguments already complet- and order lower courts to review it based ed and a ruling possible soon, centers on on the Texas decision, said Erwin the use of race to fill some slots in the Chemerinsky, dean of the law school at school’s freshman classes. The Michigan See HIGH/2A

Wake Local veterans could lose their support system God. I fought it at first because how am begins I going to pay for all this?” Newborn said. “But God won. I did it for the right reasons because there is no money in this.” supt. All of Next Level’s services are free. Newborn does not receive a salary. He said PNC Bank gives him a small search amount of money to run the center, but By Taylor Shaw it will cost hundreds of thousands more [email protected] to keep it open. The center needs about $800,000 to run like he wants, but he RALEIGH – Vacant since the end said could cut the budget to half if need- of September, Wake County ed. seeks a school superintendent to “A professional staff requires profes- fill its seat. McPherson & sional salaries,” he said. “We believe in Jacobson, an executive recruit- what we’re doing, and now the commu- ment and development service, nity needs to step up and support this leads the search in finding the center.” right candidate for the position. Prior to running Next Level, Newborn Three days of public forums ran a mental health clinic. He said he were held this month, where res- made a good living and it was hard to idents were invited to help de- leave his lifestyle behind, but statistics termine leadership characteris- regarding the veteran population moved tics. him to start Next Level. Forums were divided into in- About 18 veterans take their lives each terest group: elected officials, day, according to a study by the business community, parents, Department of Veterans Affairs. “Every employee leadership, student day someone’s shooting at you,” leaders, multicultural communi- Newborn said. “Every day people are ty and the black community. A being blown up. It does something to separate session was held for the the brain. It battle-scars the brain.” general public. Next Level reflects Newborn’s com- “We try to match a district with mitment to mental health with post- the skills, abilities and personal- traumatic stress disorder treatment and ities that best (match) the situa- mental health counseling. The center tion in that district,” Consultant BRIAN FANNEY/DURHAM VOICE also houses computers, a health care John Smith said. “Through the clinic and unique therapies, like deep- community sessions, we hope to Captain Newborn, executive director of Next Level Veterans Outreach Campus, holds an exploded shell. ‘A gen- sea fishing, for the veterans. He said the get from you some information tleman walked in from the Korean War; he sat there in that chair and he took his leg off,’ Newborn said. ‘He said fishing trips help to replace bad mem- that will help us to build a mod- this is what took his leg off. It also killed quite a few people in his company.’ ories with something more pleasant — el for the kind of individual that veterans like Jones unless he receives a form of therapy that’s proven effec- will be best suited for this school By Brian Fanney members and receive help from a ded- icated staff. enough money in the next month or tive. system.” THE DURHAM VOICE two. With more money, Newborn said he Four questions were asked dur- He’s not the only one. Over 1,000 vet- erans have come to the Durham center would add emergency housing, a ing the sessions: What are the as- DURHAM – One wrong move and Boyd A place of their own women’s center and a museum to the sets of the area? What are the as- Jones Jr. might not have made it. since it opened last August. Next Level is run out of a converted “They get unconditional acceptance school gymnasium at 1107 Holloway center. sets of the school system? What He’s still here, but the effects of dig- “They don’t need to be going to home- are the challenges or issues of ging up land mines at Fort Bragg remain here. We want them here,” Executive St. With high ceilings, dozens of uni- Director Captain Newborn said. “As a forms hanging on each wall and plen- less shelters and rescue missions,” the district? Given the assets of with him. Newborn said. “They need a place of the school district, challenges “They were constantly telling me, community, we have to uphold the mil- ty of computers for use, the center helps itary covenant. The military covenant veterans in need. their own, and that’s why we’ve done and community, what are the ‘Jones, don’t hit your shovel with any this.” skills needed to be successful in metal,’” he said. “I never did and I guess is the nation’s promise — the nation’s The center took about $350,000 to this role? that’s why I’m here.” promise — to serve and look after those start to bring the building up to code Fighting for benefits At the center, the veterans joke about Addressing strengths and Jones suffers from post-traumatic who risked their lives to protect our and hire a professional staff. All of their kids, discuss their wives and qui- weaknesses of the school system, stress disorder. He goes to Next Level freedom.” the money came from Newborn and his etly talk about memories that civilians educators, former elected offi- Veterans Outreach Campus regularly to But Newborn said he will be forced to sister. cials and community groups commiserate with his fellow service close Next Level and end services for “I do believe in following the voice of See LOCAL/3A voiced their concerns during the session designated for the African-American community. “Wake County is a great place to be; it’s a great place to live. This is a good school system. It does do well, (but) it doesn’t do well for all students,” said Marvin By Taylor Shaw The 323-page document raises concerns from nated. Proposed budgetDemocratic leaders, however. raises Lotteryconcern funds would be used to buy reading tablets Pittman, former director of [email protected] school improvement for the “If you look at its totality, there is reason to feel and additional technology for classrooms to address Department of Public Instruction. RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory released a $20.6 some very deep concern on moving forward,” Sen. third-grade reading achievement and other priorities “When it comes to poor and mi- billion annual budget March 20 that he says will con- Floyd McKissick (D-Durham) said. “At this point in under the Excellent Public Schools Act. nority children, we do less well.” tinue his administration’s focus on finding long-term time there is, in terms of a spring board to work from, McCrory already has implemented the Center for Many agreed and pointed out solutions to fix the state’s economy, transform edu- there are some very substantial cuts and major pro- Safer Schools, ensuring that high school students are other issues that the next super- cation and make government more efficient. grammatic areas where African-Americans could be career or college ready after graduation. intendent will face and must In a press release from the Governor’s office, the substantially and adversely impacted.” A reduction of $139 million to the University of overcome: The achievement gap, budget proposes no state tax increase, authorizes no The education portion of the budget shows an in- North Carolina System budget has drawn criticism. making sure each student has ac- new debt, stops budget gimmicks to find recurring crease in funding of 1,800 additional teaching posi- The cuts disproportionately impact the five histori- cess to a high-quality education state programs and provides $139 million surplus tions, along with a 1 percent raise. Funding for sec- cally black colleges in the state. ond- and third-grade teacher assistants were elimi- and creating a parent-friendly by the end of the 2013-14 fiscal year. See PROPOSED/2A system that encourages all par- See WAKE/3A

Black press continuesus,” Butlerto said.serve “The disconnect special role in U.S. journalismthink about advertising in a new By Freddie Allen don’t celebrate the black press, mobile devices. Kevin Lewis, director of African is that the people that came be- “The hip-hop generation did- way.” NNPA why should we expect other peo- American Media for the White ple to celebrate it?” fore us don’t think that we want n’t fall out of the sky,” he said. House, stated: “There is no After the panel discussion, WASHINGTON – Like its white Harvard Law Professor Charles the information.” “They were given birth by this Barack Obama president without NNPA Chairman Cloves Campbell counterpart, black newspapers Ogletree also praised the black During the discussion, Butler generation. The irony is some of the black press. It’s not just the said reaching that younger, more must adjust to a rapidly chang- press noting that he still prefers said the hip-hop generation not us don’t even recognize or affirm black press, it’s the black com- connected, hip-hop generation ing digital age. But unlike white to hold a printed copy of black only wants information, they also what we gave birth to. We can munity and black leaders.” remains a top priority. newspapers, the black press con- newspapers. But the youngest need leadership, too. The black use our newspapers to reaffirm But some publishers have com- “Our readership is getting old- tinues to play a valuable and member of the panel challenged press can fill that void. “You guys that recognition, and I guarantee plained that the 2012 Obama er, and we have to make sure that unique role in the African- members of the National have got to come teach us,” said that reciprocity can take off.” presidential campaign only spent we put content in our newspa- American community, panelists Newspaper Publishers Butler speaking to an audience Ogletree said both old and roughly $1.2 million advertising pers that the younger generation said at a panel last week at the Association to target younger of black publishers. ”You need young can benefit from better in black newspapers and nearly wants to read,” he said. “Bringing National Press Club. readers. to show us the way.” communications. a billion dollars in other media Jineea in was the best thing we “I’m a product of black schools Jineea Butler, founder of the Chavis, who works with many “It’s cheaper, it’s efficient, it’s buys. could have done to get that oth- and black churches,” said Socials Services of Hip Hop and hip-hop artists, agreed that pub- very effective; and when young Chavis said all advertisers er perspective from a younger Benjamin Chavis, an online ed- the Hip Hop Union, said the hip- lishers, who suffer from an ag- people are reading, we need to should be held accountable. “We person who is right there on the ucator and longtime activist. hop generation needs support, ing readership, need to attack make sure they’re reading about march for everything else, why ground with the people we are “The black press has a value to too. “Corporations come to the younger readers – many of whom what’s happening to us as well,” can’t we march for the black trying to reach. all people, but if black people hip-hop community and engage get their news primarily through he said. press?” he asked. “We need to

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expensive campaign through the athletic achievement,” said After the high court decision in The justices could rule in In the event they are unable to HighContinued from 1A court takes on a new affirmative actioncome to acase resolution in the Texas ballot box to protect affirmative Parker, director of the ACLU’s 2003, Texas added the consid- Fisher’s favor without upsetting the University of California at eration of race among many fac- their 2003 decision, especially case, the justices also could use Irvine. He is representing stu- action amounts to different, and Racial Justice Program unequal, treatment. Both the Michigan and Texas tors to fill remaining slots. because Texas already has the new matter to, in essence, re- dents and faculty members in argue the pros and cons of affir- That burden “undermines the cases trace their roots to the A white Texan, Abigail Fisher, achieved a measure of diversity the Michigan case. mative action. Equal Protection Clause’s guar- same Supreme Court decision sued the university after she was through the so-called top 10 At the October argument in denied a spot in 2008. plan, which is race-neutral. Fisher v. University of Texas, the antee that all citizens ought to in 2003—Grutter v. Bollinger— court’s conservative justices have equal access to the tools of that upheld the use of race by sounded as if they were ready to political change,” the appeals colleges and universities in their impose new limits on the use of court said. By way of example, quest for diverse student bod- EE THE WORLD’S LARGEST CIRCUS UNDER THE BIG TOP race in college admissions. More the court said that children of ies. than five months have passed university alumni remain free The ruling came in a lawsuit without a decision, which is not to lobby lawmakers and univer- involving the University of S unusual in the court’s most con- sity officials to adopt policies to Michigan law school. take family ties into account in In response to the court’s 5-4 C tentious cases. C The appeal in the Michigan admissions. decision in that case, affirma- case comes from state Attorney Schuette said the notion that tive action opponents worked CIRCUSIRCUS STARSTTAAARRSS General Bill Schuette, following a measure that forbids discrim- to put a ballot measure in front a ruling from the sharply divid- ination on the basis of race can of voters that would outlaw the ed 6th U.S. Circuit Court of be unconstitutional is legal non- consideration of race. Similar Appeals in Cincinnati. The ap- sense. laws are in place in Arizona, peals court, by an 8-7 vote, found “Entrance to our great colleges California, Florida, Nebraska, fault with the 2006 constitution- and universities must be based New Hampshire, Oklahoma and DURHAM CO. al amendment to outlaw “pref- upon merit, and I remain opti- Washington, Arizona Attorney mistic moving forward in our General Thomas Horne said in MEMORIAL STADIUM erential treatment” on the basis 750 STADIUM DR. UNDER THE BIG TOP ON THE SOUTH PARKING LOT of race and other factors in col- fight for equality, fairness and a legal briefing supporting lege admissions. The provision rule of law at our nation’s high- Michigan. FIRST est court,” Schuette said In November 2006, 58 percent SHOWS AT also applies to affirmative action TIMETI in n MON. THRU WED. 4:30 PM in public employment and gov- Monday. of Michigan voters approved the mm! 7:30 PM The American Civil Liberties measure. Civil rights groups ddurhadurham! APR. 15 APR. 17 ernment contracting, but those issues are not being challenged. Union’s Dennis Parker said the sued to block the provision the The appeals court said the con- constitutional ban discriminates day after the vote. COME EARLYEAMEOC RLLYY stitutional amendment is illegal against students of color. At the University of Texas, ELEPHANT RIDESRTNAPHLEE SEDI under Supreme Court rulings “Michigan’s proposal aims to roughly three-fourths of incom- PONY RIDESRYNPO SEDI RALEIGH FACE PAINTINGPECAF GNNTIIA from the late 1960s and early unfairly keep students from en- ing freshmen are Texans who couraging universities to con- graduated in the top 10 percent 1 HR.H BEFOREBR1 EROFE. 1980s that prohibit placing spe- SHOWSHS OWS NC STATE FAIRGROUNDS cial burdens on minority groups sider race as one factor in ad- of their high school classes. UNDER THE BIG TOP ON THE PARKING LOT-TRINITY RD. AT BLUE RIDGE that want to bring about changes missions but does not do the They are automatically admit- in laws and policies. The court same for those who are trying ted under a plan that was de- THUR. FRI. SAT. SUN. said that forcing opponents of to get the school to acknowledge signed to increase diversity with- APR. 18 APR. 19 APR. 20 APR. 21 the ban to mount their own long, other factors, such as legacy or out taking race into account. 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 1:30 PM 1:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

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Continued from 1A Community Development McCrory’s budget provides ProposedInitiative, Landbudget Loss Prevention $10 million to compensate vic- “I worry about the impact ad- Project and other economic de- tims of the state’s former ditional reductions will have on velopment concepts eliminate Eugenics Board, which involun- our ability to provide high-qual- jobs, housing and commercial tarily sterilized citizens during ity educational opportunities to development in these areas. But the 20th century. our residents and to assist in McCrory’s budget does nothing It also emphasized a tax re- North Carolina’s economic re- about creating jobs in the state. form plan that will place more covery,” UNC President Tom The “minority economic de- taxes on the middle class and Ross said in a statement. velopment package,” as small businesses. In the propos- TICKETST CKETS FOR KIDS AATT The N.C. Legislative Black McKissick describes, addresses al, McCrory fully funds the state FREEFRREE Caucus is concerned about cuts GOTOTHECIRCUS.COMC.SRCUI OM SAVE $EAVS $55$ the issues of African-Americans Medicaid program only after ON ANO ADULTUD LT that have an impact on low- that get small loans, but business signing a bill denying its expan- ADMISSIONIOSISMDA NIO wealth communities. Reductions loan and entrepreneurs have also sion under the Affordable Care PURCHASEDSAHCRPU DES to programs like the N.C. been trimmed. Act. GoToTheCircus.com IN ANI ADVANCENVAD ECN 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, March 31, 2013 The Triangle Tribune 2012 Local veterans could MOTHER OF THE YEAR

Continued from 1A the VA. ing.” ly for victims in Washington, lose their support systemD.C., as a member of the Senior “It’s not a gimmick, and the VA It takes him an hour and a half may not understand. Jones, who doesn’t have money just to give to get to the center from Harnett Veterans Council, an organiza- dug up land mines, spent 21 con- out, but if you can show them in County. tion that Next Level houses. secutive years in the N.C. a reasonable sense, those are the Though he served in Vietnam Newborn said cases like National Guard. However, the kind of claims that I enjoy work- and Okinawa, Taylor said toxic Taylor’s break his heart. Department of Veterans Affairs ing on,” he said. “All I have to do waters at Camp Lejeune caused “We have people who come has no record of him and says it is just help veterans and coming his ailments. here in wheelchairs with fourth- cannot help. to this center has been a real in- Though Congress authorized stage cancer and still have that “I’m a veteran, and they kicked spiring part of my life.” care for the veterans and fami- gleam of hope,” he said. “They me to the curb,” he said. “One The fight often takes years. lies who had spent more than 30 know they’re going to die, but little tap, and I would have been Veteran Anthony Taylor is days at Lejeune, many veterans they want the help for their fam- an angel now.” blind and uses a motorized were denied care. ilies.” His story is not uncommon at wheelchair because he can’t “The VA was put in charge of Next Level. That’s why James R. walk. He has diabetes and stom- trying to take care of veterans, Brian Fanney is co-editor for the In 200 words or less tell why your Mother should Alston, a retired army veteran ach and prostate issues, among and they are not doing what Durham VOICE and a UNC- be selected Mother of the Year who served from 1968 to 1969 other problems. “I try to make President Obama signed into Chapel Hill student. Contact the Send to: 115 Market Street, Suite 360H, Durham, NC 27701 in Vietnam, helps veterans at the sure I come here and get in- law,” Taylor said. Durham VOICE staff at the- or email: [email protected] center file medical claims with volved,” he said. “It keeps me go- He is helping to organize a ral- [email protected]. DEADLINE: May 3, 2013

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WakeContinued from 1A Co.They schools have to be a diplomat,” said districtbegins discussed during the search ses- more feasible. sion are its location, diversity and The qualities defined by the ents to be involved. Dudley Flood, a member of the medical systems. The next su- school board, community “They have to believe; they UNC Board of Governors. “If they perintendent will be drawn to the groups and the general public have to fight for public educa- lack either of these three fea- district due to its teachers, cen- will help determine a list of can- tion,” added Abraham Jones, for- tures, they are going to fail. tral office staff and variety of pro- didates by early May. A new su- mer Wake County Superior Court There is no lack of balance on grams for children, and passion perintendent will be named by Judge. how these three things interact.” among locals to make changes July 1 for the new fiscal year. Some responses for skills need- Highlights of the county and ed to be successful in this role were that the person must know the history of the district, be an education reformer, innovator and visionary. “They have to be a statesper- son. They have to be a politician.

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BY GsROuVER cMcCDeANsIEL s , P H.D. DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION I n o r d er f o r b l ac k st u d en t s, w h o ar e t r ad i t i o na l l y ma r - g in a li z e d a n d e x c lu d e d, t o e n te r h i g he r e du c a ti o n a n d s uc c e e d, th e y n e e d to le a r n ho w to pa r ti c ip a te fu l l y in t h e ac a d em i c en v i r o nm e n t . Of t en t i me s t h es e st u d en t s start college but leave during the first semester be- c a us e th e y fe e l a s if th e y c a n n ot m a k e it in th e w hi t e - do m in a te d c ol l e g e e n vi r on m e n t. Th e y e n te r t h e e n vi r on m e n t m os tl y u n de r pr e pa r e d, a n d th e ir dr e a m s of e a r n in g a de g r e e qu i c k ly fa de a s th e r e a li z a ti o n of hi g he r e du c a ti o n ’ s e x pe c ta ti o n s up o n th e m a r e di f f i c ul t if im po s s ib l e to m e e t. Th e y e n d up be c om in g pa r t of th e s om e 30 pe r c e n t of m in or it y c ol - le g e s tu d e n ts w ho e n te r c ol l e g e bu t do n ot e a r n th e ir de g r e e s . Bu r ke an d J o hn s to n s ug g e s t th a t i n o r d er to ta m e th e v i o l en t f l am es o f i n eq ui t y i n ed uc a t i o n al ac c e s s i b i l i t y , w e fi r s t n e e d to be g in to pr e pa r e s tu d e n ts e a r ly fo r a po s ts e c on da r y a c a de m ic e n vi r on m e n t. T h i s d o e s s ug - gest that teachers in elementary, middle and high sc h o o l ne e d t o ex p ec t t h at al l o f t h ei r st u d en t s wi l l en - te r po s ts e c on da r y e du c at i o n a n d te a c h a c c or di n gl y . NTheNre aPre sAome hpainofulnors former Gov. Perdue Ne x t, th e y s ug g e s t th a t c ol l e g e fa c ul t y n e e d to tr a n s- to register. After Wallace re - to vote. Thirty miles into his At a luncheon last week fo r m t h e ir e x pe r ie n c e s a n d e x pe c ta ti o n s b y i n c lu d i n g things from my childhood in fused, Katzenbach left and 220-mile march from sponsored by the National th e bl a c k s tu d e n ts a n d e n g a g in g th e m du r in g in s tr uc - segregated Tuscaloosa, Ala., placed a call to President John Memphis to Jackson, he was Newspaper Publishers ti o n . that I will never forget. At the F. Kennedy. The president shot several times by a white Association Foundation, I f a ca m p u s w i sh es t o en r i ch t h e l ea r ni ng en v i r o n- top of the list is Gov. George federalized the Alabama sniper. Meredith survived the Perdue was honored for her m e n t of it s s tu d e n ts a n d fa c ul t y , s pe c ia l c a r e n e e ds to C. Wallace’s June 11, 1963, National Guard and bullet wounds. courage. be ta k e n in c r e a ti n g de ve lo p m e n ta l pr og r a m s a n d in - “Stand in the School House Katzenbach returned later in On the east side of Alabama, For all the talk of a New cr ea s i n g m i n o r i t y r et en t i o n . On e w ay i s b y m ak i n g su r e Door” at the University of the day with Gen. Henry Lester Maddox was elected South, nothing symbolized a th a t th e p r o gr am i s d i v er s e i ts el f , m ea n i n g th a t ad m i n- Alabama. I had just complet - Graham, who was now under governor of Georgia in 1966, changed region more than i st ra t o rs an d ed u ca t o rs ne e d t o l o o k at t h e sc h o o l ’s ed my sophomore year at federal command. largely on his reputation as a Perdue sharing a stage with mission, vision, values, structures, policies and re- Druid High School when Graham told Wallace, “Sir, it staunch segregationist. When Ben Chavis, the leader of the s ou r c e s t o m a k e s ur e d i v e r s it y i s e m ph a s iz e d, a n d, i f Wallace came to my home - is my sad duty to ask you to blacks tried to integrate his Wilmington Ten, and Mary n o t, th e n ef f o r ts n ee d to b e m ad e to ch a n ge . Ul ti m at e l y , town to prevent two African- step aside under the orders restaurant in 1964, Maddox Alice Thatch, whose activist th e fo c us of th e c ur r ic ul u m s ho u l d be fi r m ly c om m it - Americans – Vivian Malone of the president of the United confronted them with an ax father preceded her as pub - te d to s oc ia l ju s ti c e a n d e qu a l e du c a ti o n a l op p o r tu n i- and James Hood – from regis - States.” After a few more com - handle. He sold his restaurant lisher of the Wilmington ty f o r e ve r y s tu d e n t. P a r t o f t h i s i s e m pl o y i n g a n d r e- tering for classes at Foster ments, Wallace stepped aside rather than comply with the Journal. c r ui t i n g m in or it y in s tr uc to r s w ho a r e of hi g h qu a li t y Auditorium. and Malone and Hood regis - 1964 Civil Rights Act. “I don’t know if you remem - a n d po s s e s s th e de s ir e to e du c a te in a di v e r s e po p u l a - In his inaugural address as tered as students. North Carolina Gov. Bev ber Michelle Obama saying ti o n . governor, That was a joyous day on Perdue broke with that racist ‘For once in my life, I’m proud While it is important for minority students to feel Wallace had the west side of town, where past when she made the bold of my country.’ I want to say pa r t of a c om m un it y , if th e ir in s tr uc to r s a r e n ot pr e- promised most blacks lived. decision to pardon the to Gov. Perdue, for once in my pa r e d a n d/ o r w il l i n g to te a c h th e m , th e n th e s tu d e n ts “segregation A year earlier, riots erupted Wilmington Ten just before life, I am proud of North m ay f ai l an y w ay . M an y t ea c h e r s l ac k an y t r ai n i n g i n now, segrega - in the state immediately west completing her term. Upon is - Carolina. Thank you so m ul t i c ul t u r al le ar n in g. Sm it h , Ec ho l s an d T ho m as fo u n d tion tomorrow of us when James Meredith suing the pardons – the only much,” Thatch said. th a t ju s t a bo u t on e - ha lf of th e hi g he r e du c a ti o n a l in - and segrega - desegregated the University ones she signed in office – Perdue said she was only do - st i t u t i o ns i n t h e Un i t ed S t at es o f f er an y t ra i ni ng i n mu l- tion forever.” of Mississippi at Oxford. Perdue said, “I believe the ing what was right. t i cu l t u ra l i sm . Th u s, t e a ch e rs wh o a re u nt ra i ne d u su - In an attempt Another segregationist gover - Wilmington Ten were victims As we have seen, doing the a ll y d o n ot t a lk a bo u t e th n ic it y o r a n y i s s ue s a ff e c ti n g to maintain nor, Ross Barnett, led the op - of the times, and victims of a right thing has not always w or ld di v e r s it y be c a us e th e ir e x pe r ie n c e s a r e li m it e d GEORGE E. segregation, position to Meredith’s enroll - deep-seeded prejudice and been the hallmark of white a n d of t e n a r e s ul t of s te r e ot y p i c a l te x tb o o k s a n d pr e- CURRY Wallace show - ment. U.S. Marshals and Army racism that circumvented any governors in the South. The d o mi na n t l y wh i t e, ma i ns t re a m ed u ca t i o na l ex p er i en c e s . boated at the military police were called in kind of likelihood that their sight of the former governor Me ln ic k a n d Ze ic hn e r n ot e d th a t c ul t u r a l e x pe r ie n c e university to restore order. Two people trial was fair.” standing beside Chavis and t ra in i n g s e e ms t o be mi s s in g of t e n fr o m t h e mo s t ly with a state’s rights speech in were killed during the riots – A federal appeals court Thatch was another memory w hi t e , p r of e s s io n al w or k fo r c e , an d te ac he r s us ua l l y which he had the gall to men - a French journalist on assign - reached the same conclusion I will always cherish. I’ll nev - c om e fr o m ve ry ma in s t re a m ba c k g ro u nd s , wh e re t h e ir tion that the federal govern - ment and a jukebox repair - in 1980 when it overturned er forget Wallace, Barnett or g oa ls a r e id e a li s ti c a n d la c k a n y e x po s ur e th a t c ou l d ment was formed on the man. Meredith graduated with their convictions on arson and Maddox. Nor will I ever forget he lp t h e m d e a l w it h a n y i n te r c ul t u r a l e n vi r on m e n ts . premise that “individuals are a political science degree on conspiracy charges in connec - Perdue, a Southern governor Mu lt i c u lt u ra l li t e ra c y, a s di s c u s s e d by W e il , me a ns endowed with the rights of August 18, 1963, about two tion with the firebombing of who had the strength and e xa mi ni ng t e a c h e rs ’ e t h no c e nt ri c it y a s a fa c t or t h a t life, liberty, and property.” Of months after Wallace’s a white-owned grocery store. courage to make sure justice l i m i ts th e i r s tu d en ts an d th e i r o w n i n te l l ec t u a l ch a r - course, he was referring to “stand” in neighboring Although an earlier governor was finally served. ac te r . He as s e r ts th a t m uc h of w ha t p eo p le ha v e le a r n ed white individuals, not people Alabama. had commuted the sentences to be li e ve , wi t h ou t c ri t i c is m or qu e s ti o n , h a s be e n ta k- who looked like me. In 1966, Meredith returned of the Wilmington Ten, only George E. Curry is editor-in- e n by po w e r fu l a ut h o r it i e s s uc h a s fa m il i e s , te a c he r s , Deputy U.S. Attorney to Mississippi to embark on Perdue would issue pardons chief of the NNPA. You can also e du c a ti o n a l i n s ti t u t i o n s , f r ie n ds , p o p c ul t u r e a n d, i m - General Nicholas Katzenbach what he called the “March of innocence, which had the follow him at po r ta n tl y , t h e m e di a . asked Wallace to step aside Against Fear,” an effort to en - same effect of their never hav - www.twitter.com/curryge - A s tu d y w a s pe r fo r m e d b y Ok pa la a n d El l i s th a t s tu d - and allow Malone and Hood courage blacks in Mississippi ing been convicted of a crime. orge. ie d 21 8 s tu d e n ts , 78 pe r c e n t of w ho m w e r e bl a c k , on th e ir pe r c e pt i o n s of qu a li t y te a c hi n g . Th i r ty - n in e pe r- ce n t r es p o n d ed b y st a t i n g th a t ca r i n g f o r st u d en ts an d th e ir le a rn in g wa s a n ot a bl e pa rt of a qu a li t y e du c a to r , wh i l e 34 pe rc e n t re s po n de d wi t h te a c hi n g s k il l s . W he n th e s tu d e n ts w e r e a s k e d to id e n ti f y th e fo u r m os t im - Speech gavege nthlemoen,p it ise m y fgroeat rpri v -fopluasterre dm with o“OBrAMeA ” yon ewaelcroms e the striving, hopeful Y H LO E AS H I NG TO N p o r ta n t q ua l i ti es o f a q ua l i ty te a c h e r , ca r i n g s co r ed th e B K W ilege and distinct honor to in - them. People from all walks of immigrants who still see h i gh es t at 8 9 .6 p er ce n t , t ea c h i ng sk i l l s ne x t at 8 3 .2 p er - SPE C I AL TO TH E TRI B UN E troduce the 44th President of life, ages, races and states sur - America as a land of opportu- c e n t, c on te n t k n ow l e dg e wa s th i r d a t 76 . 8 pe rc e n t a n d the United States of America – rounded us. nity; until the bright young stu- d ed i ca t i o n t o t ea c h i ng wa s f o u rt h at 7 5 .3 p er c e n t . S i nc e Last week Congress ap - Barack H. Obama!” We didn’t have a front row dents and engineers are enlist- a v e r y s m a ll p e r c e n ta g e o f t h i s p o p u l a ti o n w a s w hi t e , proved a six-month spending A huge roar came from the seat, but with our eyes glued ed in out workforce rather than on e c a n f a ir ly a c c ur a te ly a tt e s t t h a t t h e a tt i t u d e o f t h e plan, and right now President crowd. At that moment, it res - to a monitor screen, we stood expelled from our country. Our te a c he r i s i n c r e di b l y i m po r ta n t f o r s tu d e n ts o f c ol o r . Obama is set to sign the short- onated with me; my vote and with our ears held high listen - j ou rn e y is no t c om p l e t e u nt il term budget plan that includes the vote of my peers had made ing to the words of our presi - all our children, from the spending cuts that are part of a difference, and I was stand - dent. People cried, laughed and streets of Detroit to the hills of the sequester. ing there witnessing history cheered; we were all indulging A p p al ac h i a t o t h e q u i et l an es The Washington Post reports take place during the re-elec - in the moment of happiness. of Newton, know that they are the so-called sequester – on - tion of President Barack The experience made me feel ca r ed fo r , an d ch e r i s he d , an d going cuts of $85 billion over Obama. safe and united as one. As the always safe from harm,” he seven months – is "a policy The inaugural address in its 15-minute speech came to a said. that undermines many of the entirety was diverse, precise close, President Obama’s Re g a rd l es s o f wh at ’s t ak i ng goals he laid out during his and welcoming to Americans words filled me with the reas - place now, President Obama’s campaign." everywhere. Being there in the surance that the next four lasting words will always linger With all of the hoopla going moment with three of my clos - years would be filled with ex - with me. on in the Nation’s Capitol, I est friends from Shaw periences that the American started reflecting back to the University, I felt hopeful. I people hoped for. Kh l oe W as h in g to n is a S h aw day that I received a message could tell by the looks of all of “Our journey is not complete student in the mass communi- of hope for a new tomorrow. the other hopeful, joyous faces until we find a better way to cations department. It’s hard for me to believe that that they were thinking like President Obama will be able me: Four more years were to get anything accomplished; about to be placed in the hands however, as I look back on my of a man who would stand by visit in January, I still smile and for the American people. about the day I felt most con - With this being our first in - fident about the direction the augural experience, we had no country was taking. idea what to expect; however, This is my account of that we knew that neither the chilly day. weather nor the long lines As I stood waiting, watching would not stop us from press - and hoping, the moment was ing our way to the gold section here. Hopeful, chilly faces like on the Capitol Lawn. We had mine surrounded me. I was four golden tickets to be in the waiting for my once-in-a-life - moment of a presidential ad - time experience to begin. The dress; a moment we could live stage was already set as the to tell our children about. chorus sang, poems were pre - From the moment we sented and a huge crowd gath - stepped onto the lawn, excite - ered with eyes facing one di - ment filled the air. Posters were rection – forward. As the an - prohibited, but everyone wore nouncer spoke, “Ladies and what they wanted to say. Hats, bags, shirts and coats were BUSINESS WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM BRIEFS The Triangle BUSINESS NETWORKING TRIBUNE Knightdale Chamber of Commerce will host its SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2013 PAGE 5A next Business After Hours April 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the U.S. Army Reserve, 408 Hinton Oaks Drive. RSVP by April 1 at (919) Business 266-4603.

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GREEN TOUR Green Home Builders of the Triangle will present ProfessionalBy Krishana Davis events willpursues help bridge the gap philanthropyOne of the hottest discussions for millennials its annual Green Home THE AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER for her and other young millen- surrounded whether basketball Tour April 13-14 and nials. legend Michael Jordan, who cel- Ebonie Johnson Cooper has a More than 100 black urban April 20-21 from noon to ebrated his 50th birthday this whirlwind life. One typical day professionals crowded into the year, should be held responsible 5 p.m. Visit found her leaving a lunch date foyer of the National Council of www.TriangleGreenHome – on a moral and social level – for with friends, heading to a busi- Negro Women headquarters in the stampedes, riots and violent, Tour.org or call (919) 493- ness meeting and planning to D.C. after work last month to talk robbery-related deaths that oc- 8899. conduct the Washington, D.C., philanthropy. There was a pan- cur whenever the latest version session of “Defining Young Black el discussion moderated by of Air Jordan athletic shoe is re- HOUSING Philanthropy.” David J. Johns, director of leased. CONFERENCE The panel discussions, she ex- Impact, a consulting firm that Cooper’s philanthropic efforts The U.S. Department of plained to the Afro recently, are specializes in charitable come on the heels of her person- Housing and Urban designed to help black people, fundraising. It contained a di- al interest in arts and culture. She and particularly the under-30 verse group of millennials with Development will host a grew up a dancer and actress in crowd, to engage in charitable backgrounds in philanthropy Harlem, and was taken on fre- Fair Housing Conference giving in an organized way. In and organizing, including April 26, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. quent trips to the Rockefeller the age of social media, Johnson, Stefanie Brown-James, former Center and Lincoln Center by her at the Raleigh Convention like many other millennials, black national vote director for parents. Center, 500 S. Salisbury found blogging to be a creative Obama for America 2012; Kezia For years, Cooper tried to find St. Contact: Stacey Lundy outlet to express her interest Williams, chair of Capital Cause; the best way to juggle philanthro- at (919) 996-5711. with her online community of Rita Lassiter, secretary of the py while finding her perfect ca- family of friends. But a year lat- National Urban League Young reer fit. She worked at the mass NO. 1 RANKING er, Johnson’s blog, Friends of Professionals; Clarence Wardell media firm Viacom doing inter- Wake Forest University Ebonie (FriendsofEbonie.com), III, research analyst for the national marketing of BET has developed into a social re- Center for Naval Analyses, and School of Business part- and MTV but quit to join the staff sponsibility and career enrich- co-founder of Tweenate; and of 2008 Obama presidential cam- time MBA program, de- ment haven for black millenni- Joshua Lopez, political adviser signed exclusively for paign. She was unable to secure Ebonie Johnson Cooper als pushing philanthropy and and former candidate for an at- a position with his new presi- working professionals, social causes. large seat on the Washington, dent’s administration after the ness for herself by creating groups eager to learn about the has been ranked No. 1 in Millennials is the label used to D.C., council. victory. Friends of Ebonie. philanthropic habits of black mil- North Carolina for the cover the segment of the popu- The conversation became a Cooper, like many young, ed- Today, she is engaged in mar- lennials. fourth straight year. It is lation born between the late discussion on social accounta- ucated post-grads, hopped from keting and communications on Philanthropy is traditionally as- also the only program of 1970s and the early 2000s. bility as it relates to the millen- job to job because of the crum- a part-time basis while pursuing sociated with old, white men, its kind to be selected n “The social entrepreneurship nial population’s people of col- bling economy, working at sev- a master’s degree in public rela- Cooper said, but she is on a mis- the Top 40 by U.S. News portion of my career has been or and other successful commu- eral no-profit groups over the tions and corporate communi- sion to change that perception. organic, part of my DNA… But I nity members. Among the ques- next few years. cations at New York University, “Just because you are on the & World Report. Visit didn’t know earlier in my career tions to trigger lively debate that www.UptownMBA.com. “Every job isn’t going to be the and building and refining receiving end of philanthropy, how to balance my career with evening: What is philanthropy? right job, and that was a part of the Friends of Ebonie blog. She doesn’t mean you aren’t also on philanthropy and giving back,” Who gives? How can social me- my career struggle,” said Cooper, hopes to brand the organization the giving end,” she said. Send your business said Cooper, 29, who hopes her dia affect giving? who eventually went into busi- into the go-to site for nonprofit news to info@triangle- tribune.com. Job help for former UnderstandingMy childhood teing up” – pooling our cash to- the likelihoodmutual of harm by mak- nominations funds – meaning you have ing great. friends and I were gether – collectively we can pur- ing wise decisions. The best de- to purchase a block of securities So if you’re like me and you very close. We chase a pizza and all of us would cision you can make when you’re of an individual firm by spend- consider yourself to be a com- convictsBy Stephanie Carroll spent practically share a piece of the pizza pie. investing is DIVERSIFICATION! ing a minimum amount of mon man, 90 percent to 100 per- Carson every waking mo- This anteing up is the founda- Diversification is the process $10,000. If you don’t have cent of your investments should NORTH CAROLINA NEWS SERVICE ment together tional concept of mutual funds. of spreading your investments $10,000, you can’t invest. If you be with mutual funds. Your re- tirement plan, including 401(k), DURHAM - Jasmyn playing sports, I believe that mutual funds are around. In other words, it’s fol- did manage to save $10,000 and video games and the investment vehicle of choice lowing the old adage of not put- you decided to invest this mon- 403(B), 457 Plan and IRA should Prioleau was in her 20s when be invested with mutual funds. DAMON just hanging out. for my target audience – ordi- ting all your eggs in one basket. ey, you would have a highly con- she had a run-in with the law. Your college savings, including She said she didn’t think CARR Looking back on nary, upwardly mobile people. If you have the ability to invest centrated portfolio. Let’s say that life from an adult Since I’m in the business of help- in 100, 300, 500 or 1,000 of this particular security turned Education Savings Account and about the lifelong conse- 529 plans, should be with mu- quences, although the crime point of view, I ing people progress toward their America’s and even some foreign out to be Enron, MCI or K-Mart? must say we were spoiled, financial goals, regardless of cur- country’s brightest and best com- There goes your $10,000. tual funds. Your wealth-building was minor. portfolio should consist of mu- Three years ago, she plead- “BROKE” kids. None of us worked rent financial status, I’m always panies, you have the closest thing Mutual funds work to the ad- or even thought about doing any- looking at what’s best for the you’ll get to a guarantee that your vantage of the common man be- tual funds. ed guilty to a misdemeanor, Why do I believe strongly in and the criminal record left thing to create an income. We just common man. investments will make money. In cause you can make a one time took what our parents gave us As I look into my crystal ball, I order to lose, all of those compa- investment with as little as $250, this? You get professional man- her unable to obtain certifi- agement, diversification, con- cations for classes she took and improvised. We were very can state with confidence two nies would have to go broke at or you can engage in a process creative with the little resources things about the stock market: It the same time. called dollar-cost averaging and venience, record keeping, liquid- for two professions: a skin ity, minimal investment require- therapist and a paralegal. and money that was available to will rise (Bull Market), and it will Can you imagine Microsoft, systematically invest as little as us. decline (Bear Market). Wal-Mart, Dell Computer, Home $25 to $50 per month. ments and regulations! That changed this week, It’s also important to note that when she was granted a One thing that we did that was Fortunately, it has risen far Depot and 150 other companies Furthermore, your contribution smart is we combined our mon- more times then it has fallen. As all going bankrupt at the same – no matter how large or how no two mutual funds are exact- “Certificate of Relief” that ly alike. There’s a science to se- will enable her to receive her ey and our resources, allowing a result, the majority of invest- time? I can’t. If by chance that small – will purchase you a pro- us to do and purchase things col- ments do well the majority of the was to happen, your Certificate rata share of 100, 300, 500 or lecting high qualify funds. I’ll certifications and apply for share ideas on how to select work. lectively that we could not do on time. Consequently, simply be- of Deposit isn’t safe either be- 1,000 securities of well-estab- our own. We called this process ing in the market over an extend- cause the whole economy will lished companies. So if one of qualify mutual funds in an up- “I just feel that weight lift- coming article. ed off my shoulders,” she “ante-up.” ed period of time – five years or have collapsed. those companies happens to be If we wanted pizza, five of us more – and you have a high prob- How does the common man in- Enron, your portfolio is not as said, “and I feel very confi- Mortgage and money coach dent about being able to may have one to three dollars per ability of your investments earn- vest in multiple companies with devastated because you have a individual. Individually, none of ing a reasonable rate of return. limited cash? Many individual se- vested interest in other compa- Damon Carr is owner of ACE speak about what has hap- Financial. pened, what I’ve done in my us could purchase a pizza. By an- As investors, we want to reduce curities have large minimum de- nies, many of which may be do- past and how I’m able to move on.” The Certificate of Relief is for N.C. residents convicted of crimes who are able to prove to a judge that they NetCamBy Cornelius Fortune helpsThe camera connects keep to your Wi- awherever watchful you are, this camera is eye on business are trying to better them- Fi router without the need of a selves. 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STAFF REPORTS Focus DUKE UNIVERSITY U.S. Sen. William “Mo” Cowan of Massachusetts will deliver the keynote address at an event commemorat- ing 50 years of black un- Painter Tyrone Geter N.C. CENTRAL dergraduate students at The university will recognize Duke University. Cowan, a the academic excellence of more 1991 Duke graduate, is than 200 students at the annual originally from North Honors Convocation April 5 at Carolina. at NCCU Art Museum 10:15 a.m. in McDougald The event will be held –McLendon Gymnasium. Rhodes April 13 at 2 p.m. in Page Scholar and former NFL player Auditorium during Duke’s Myron Rolle is the keynote speak- Reunion Weekend. It is free er. and open to the public, al- Cowan ESPN ranked Rolle as the No. 1 though tickets are required. high school football prospect in To get tickets, visit http://tinyurl.com/50thcow- the country in 2006. A graduate an (a $6 online service charge applies). Light of Princeton’s Hun School, he re- refreshments will be served in the Great Hall ceived 83 on West Campus following the address. scholarship Cowan’s talk will highlight the contributions offers from of Duke’s African-American community: stu- Division I dents, alumni, faculty and staff. The three sur- schools. He viving members of the first class of black un- selected dergraduate students are expected to attend, Florida as will several of the first students to integrate State. the university’s graduate and professional Rolle schools. made news “As a proud alumnus, it’s an honor to be a again when part of acknowledging Duke University’s out- he sat out standing effort to cultivate a diverse commu- his 2009Rolle nity for their students both inside and outside football season, choosing instead of the classroom. But of even deeper impor- to study for a year at Oxford tance and measure of personal gratitude is the University in England as a opportunity to celebrate the courage and Rhodes Scholar. He received his strength of the young men and women who master’s degree from Oxford in joined that first integrated class in 1963,” medical anthropology in June Cowan said. “They paved the way for the young 2010. That same year, he entered black men and women who followed them, and the NFL draft and was selected their burden has been my gain.” by the Tennessee Titans in the Cowan, a Yadkinville, N.C., native, was re- sixth round. After being released cently sworn in as a U.S. senator representing before the start of the 2011 sea- Massachusetts, filling John Kerry’s vacant seat. son, Rolle went to the Pittsburgh His interim term ends June 25. He is the first Steelers. He is only the third African-American to represent Massachusetts Rhodes Scholar to play in the in the U.S. Senate since 1978. STAFF REPORTS In “Enough,” each head is rendered in charcoal while NFL. the remainder of the bodies is composed of cloth. This Now retired from pro football, DURHAM – North Carolina Central University Art combination of drawing and the tactile nature of apply- Rolle is a scholar and philanthro- Museum will host the first major retrospective exhibit ing fabric and torn paper introduce a novel mode of ex- pist, heading the Myron Rolle of draftsman, illustrator and painter Tyrone Geter pression that enables the viewer to perceive the surface Foundation dedicated to the sup- through April 19. quality in both physical and visual terms. port of health, wellness, educa- A recipient of the Duncanson Artist-in-Residence Having painted several murals and completed one for tional and other charitable initia- Get more award sponsored by the Taft Museum in Cincinnati, the National Underground tives throughout the world that Geter is one of the best draftsmen — an artist skilled More recently, Geter has created a series of abstract- benefit children and families in in drawing — on the contemporary scene. The 45 works ed, ceramic sculptures that are sometimes glazed but need. energy as in the NCCU exhibit are steeped in the African genre, have the head as a focal point. The fabrication process A reception for the honorees personal memory and visual metaphors, and include was remarkably labor-intensive, involving subtle juxta- in the Alfonso Elder Student Geter’s most important drawings, collages, paintings, positions and layers of glazed color. The show also in- Union follows the convocation youNORTH age AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE installation pieces and ceramic sculptures. cludes large-scale installation pieces such as his 2013 along with a poster presentation A grant from the Arts and Humanities Council of “Father of Our Father.” of students’ research pursuits. For optimal health, the U.S. Centers for Boston enabled Geter in 1979 to spend seven years in An artist who draws upon oral narrative tradition and Disease Control and Prevention recommends Zaria, Nigeria. The result was the production of large- music for inspiration, Geter has illustrated 10 children’s that older adults get a minimum of two hours scale drawings that are among the highlights featured books. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 1973 and an and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic in the exhibition: His bold charcoal drawing of “Spirits MFA in 1975 from Ohio University. He is currently pro- activity or one hour and 15 minutes of vigor- No. 4 (Ancestors),” “Women Being What They Are,” fessor and director of the Ponder Gallery of Art at Benedict ous-intensity aerobic activity every week. In “Shadow People” and “Water! Water! Always Water!” College in Columbia, S.C. addition, muscle-strengthening activities In the early 2000s, Geter’s work expanded to include The NCCU Art Museum is open Tuesday through Friday should be conducted two or more days a week. studies in motion, mixed media and three-dimension- from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. Why exercise al collages that are centered on powerful human por- Admission is free. For more information, call 530-6211. Exercise can help prevent many physical traits reflecting their African-American heritage. problems and chronic conditions that come with aging, including weight gain, back pain and heart disease. Plus, it keeps the mind sharp and can help you feel happier, improving symptoms of de- pression and even demen- tia. To gain these benefits, however, you need to find a fitness program that pro- vides the physical results desired and is enjoyable, Common too, so you’ll stick to it. That’s where the nation’s COMMON VISITS SENIOR leading exercise program for Hip-hop artist, author, actor older adults comes in. and activist Common will visit CORNER Healthways SilverSneakers NCCU April 4, 7 p.m. in Fitness Program offers physical and group ac- McDougald–McLendon tivities in a comprehensive program that pro- Gymnasium. Doors will open at vides full access to a health club, senior fitness 5:30 p.m. classes, online resources and social experi- Born Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., ences. Common rose to prominence as “SilverSneakers incorporates a number of in- one of hip-hop’s most poetic and teractive and educational events into our pro- respected lyricists. He has grams because improving overall well-being recorded nine studio albums, the includes focusing on both physical and emo- latest of which is “The tional well-being,” certified personal trainer Dreamer/The Believer” and was Sims McMahon said. “These events help to cre- released in 2011. ate a sense of community and increase the feel- The James E. Shepard Club of Durham recently held its annual awards banquet. Awards were Often referred to as the “King ing of belonging many of our members hoped given to club members and local citizens whose humanitarian efforts have been of service to of Conscious Hip-Hop,” to find when joining the program.” mankind. Pictured are award winners, l-r: Lonnie Hammond, Sertoman of the Year; the Rev. Common motivates and empow- Research shows that participants enrolled in Phillip Cousins Jr., Service to Mankind Award recipient; and Harry Leak, James E. Shepard ers collegiate minds across the SilverSneakers for two years have fewer hos- Educator Award. country. pital admissions and significantly lower over- The club also gave a $5,000 scholarship to a N.C. Central student in the communications dis- He has written several chil- all health care costs. order department. The James E. Shepard Sertoma Club is an affiliate of Sertoma International dren’s books focused on self-re- How to exercise and has been active in Durham since 1983. Dr. James Schooler Jr. is president. spect and love, utilizing the cul- Before you begin any exercise program, tural relevance of hip-hop. McMahon has the following tips: In 2007, he launched the • See your doctor, especially if you have a Common Ground Foundation, chronic condition. which provides opportunities for • Start slowly. Begin by walking, say, for 10 youth to learn new skills, as well minutes or so a day. As you gain energy and Boys and Girls Club hosts luncheon as a support system that fosters your body builds stamina, increase your activ- The Boys and Girls Club will personal growth and empower- ity levels and make it more challenging. host its fourth annual Youth of ment. His goal is to inspire to- • Stay motivated. Have realistic short-term the Year Luncheon April 18, day’s urban youth to become to- goals you can easily meet. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the morrow’s leaders. • Don’t be intimidated. Remember that every- Raleigh Convention Center, one had to walk in the door for the first time. 500 S. Salisbury St., Room 302. Don’t let the thought of starting hold you back. The event celebrates the Read You can do it. lives of young adults and will Where to exercise select the 2013 Youth of the The Triangle To make it all easier, Healthways Year. RSVP by April 8 to SilverSneakers Fitness Program is available in [email protected] or Tribune. 11,000 fitness centers nationwide. It’s free in call 834-6282. most cases because it’s covered through many The 2013 Youth of the Year Where every Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement candidates, l-r: Saheed month and group retiree plans. Lucas, Krystal Smith, Kyndall The classes are taught by credentialed in- Dysard, Aailyah Mclamb, is structors and focus on older adult-specific pro- Monique Elliot, Rayene Parks gramming. An online program provides a num- and May Caudillo. Black History ber of resources, including healthy-living arti- cles and recipes. Members can also get exer- Month!! cise and nutrition plans and expert advice. WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM The Triangle TRIBUNE Sports SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2013 – SECTION B Blue Bears track star is a diamond RefereeApex resident Jim Burch has to history in the seen college basketball and the I haven’t thought much about being, quote, ‘the first.’ I just South evolve on and off court wanted“ to referee. By Herbert L. White roughBy Bianca Warren [email protected] Special To The Triangle Tribune March Madness is nothing new for Jim Burch. SALISBURY – Many student- The retired college basketball official now watch- athletes go through their col- es as a supervisor and mentor of referees along the lege career with the goal of one Eastern Seaboard. But Burch, who is 85 and lives in ” day becoming an All- Apex, is more than that. He’s the Jackie Robinson of American. Through her hard college refs, a trailblazer who opened doors for work, dedication and support, African-Americans who were previously limited to Livingstone’s Quanera Hayes historically black leagues. can say she is a four-time All- “I haven’t thought much about being quote, ‘the American student-athlete. first,’” said Burch, who worked 14 NCAA tourna- Hayes is only a sophomore. ments and was an alternate at the 1977 Final Four. A native of Hope Mills, N.C., “I just wanted to referee.” Hayes has developed into one Burch, the CIAA’s supervisor of officials, and of the top track and field stars Charlotte are inextricably linked. He was a public Livingstone has ever seen. school teacher and administrator who helped “Knowing I put myself in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools usher in an era of Livingstone’s history books is desegregation as principal at Woodland Elementary a great feeling because I work School and director of the Title I program at Plato very hard, and it will forever Price High. Burch also served on numerous civic be marked in the record boards, including the first black to serve on the books,” Hayes said. Charlotte Housing Authority. But it’s basketball for “I consider Quanera a dia- which he is best known as a game official, and later mond in the rough. She could as supervisor for multiple collegiate leagues. easily be competing for many In 1969, Burch was hired to officiate varsity games Division I schools, but she is in the ACC and Southern conference, a breakthrough at Livingstone, where coach moment for black refs who could only dream of get- Tim Dunlap and I have been ting into the upper echelon. He went on to referee working constantly to keep in multiple leagues, including the Mid-Eastern polishing that diamond to Athletic, Sun Belt, Southwest and Carolinas confer- make it shine,” head coach ences. Justin Davis said. “I was very confident in my ability to officiate at During the 2012 indoor sea- that level,” he said. son, Hayes competed in the So was Sam Lacy, the legendary sports editor at Niswonger Invitational at East the Baltimore Afro-American, a weekly newspaper Tennessee State, where she with a national following. Upon Burch’s appoint- matched up against 66 female ments by the ACC and Southern, Lacy, who is en- athletes ranging from Division shrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame for his I, II and the NAIA. She won the efforts to break that sport’s color barrier, wrote in 200-meter dash. his May 29, 1969, column: “It came in the form of a CURTIS WILSON FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST Hayes set a school record of revelation that both the Atlantic Coast Conference Jim Burch, the CIAA’s supervisor of officials and first black game official in Atlantic Coast Conference 24.94 in the same event when and Southern Conference have certified Jim Burch history, has deep ties to Charlotte. A former teacher and adminstrator in Charlotte-Mecklenburg she competed in the N.C. of Charlotte as a varsity basketball official for the Schools, he also served on numerous boards, including the Charlotte Housing Aurthority. Runners Elite Last Chance 1969-70 season…Burch was singled out here five meet. years ago as the most capable young official I’ve seen high school athletics before desegregation, resulted “I was accepted by all the officials, never had prob- She became an NCAA provi- in the last 15 years of CIAA basketball.” in a visit by future U.S. Olympic Committee presi- lems with players or coaches,” he said. “Most of the sional qualifier during the The accidental official dent and N.C. Central University chancellor LeRoy negative stuff came from fans, which you would ex- CIAA championships after Burch, who was born in Raleigh, grew up in Walker, to train and certify officials. Burch was among pect because officials always get negative reaction placing sixth in the 200m. Larchmont, N.Y., a suburb of New York City. He was seven candidates to make the cut. from fans whether you’re black or white. Fans can “When I cross the finish line a two-sport athlete at Fayetteville Teachers College “I worked a few games in the Mount Olive area, be vicious at times.” and realize I have broken a (now Fayetteville State University), where he would then when I moved to Charlotte to begin a teaching Or funny. As Burch and the late John Russell walked record, I feel a sense of accom- later serve on its board of trustees, including two career at York Road, that’s when I really got into of- onto the court at Wake Forest University, an elderly plishment even more so when years as chairman. ficiating,” he said. white woman yelled out “My God, there’s two of I break my own record,” Hayes “I played football and baseball there and being on Making mark on campus them tonight!” said. scholarship the coach always found something else Burch moved up to the collegiate ranks and the “John and I both laughed and kept on going,” Burch During the 2012 NCAA for you to do there,” Burch said. “I ended up being CIAA in 1959 but didn’t call games until two years said. Indoor Track & Field the manager of the basketball team, and I was giv- later. That’s when his career took off. Those early days weren’t always a laughing mat- Championships, Hayes be- en the opportunity to officiate some of the intra- “I got five games that year,” he said. “The next year ter, says David Dodge, who worked ACC and Southern came Livingstone’s first fe- squad scrimmages. I got a little taste of it and I real- I got 10 games and that same year I worked the tour- Conference games with Burch. Black officials took male All-American after a 10- ly didn’t think much of it in college.” nament for the first time.” as much, and perhaps more, abuse than the athletes year hiatus. After graduation, Burch became a teacher and bas- Making the transition to the ACC and other previ- who changed the sport’s complexion. “Quanera is more of a head- ketball coach in Mount Olive, where hiring game of- ously all-white leagues provided on-court challenges, “Jimmy had a way of getting along with everybody, to-head competitor and has ficials – usually from Kinston – proved difficult be- primarily racially insensitive remarks from fans. As which was kind of difficult in those early days,” said the talent to do well when cause of the distance. A call to the N.C. High School black players and officials became common, the in- matched up beside her oppo- Athletic Conference, the sanctioning body for black sults became game-related. Please see THE/2B nents,” Davis said. Unlike the student-athletes Hayes encountered, she and her team have practiced with COLLEGE FOOTBALL SPRING SPORTS minimal resources. “Personally, the only things I need to succeed are my coaches who believe in me even when I don’t believe in New offensive myself and push me to better Bulldogs take bowling title myself. I also have great train- Goldsboro native, made the sec- ers who helped me get back ond team after ending the regu- out quickly when I am injured coordinator lar season with a total pinfall of or hurting,” Hayes said. 6,728 in 36 matches for a 186.9 During the 2012-13 indoor average. She led the Eagles in season, Hayes placed in the every statistical category. at N.C.N.C. A&T SPORTS A&T INFORMATION In softball, the Eagles will be top three in every 200 and 400 meters events. GREENSBORO – North Carolina A&T head football coach seeking to end their seven-game “Quanera is an amazing ath- Rod Broadway added a key piece to his coaching staff Tuesday losing streak this weekend when lete who has a streamlined with the hiring of new offensive coordinator Rickey Bustle. Bethune Cookman comes to body like Allyson Felix who Bustle brings 33 years of coaching experience to the staff, town for a three-game series. happens to be her idol,” Davis including nine years (2002-10) as the head football coach at NCCU’s last win was a double- said. “Going into the 2013 the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. header split against Maryland NCAA Division II Indoor Track Bustle also spent 14 seasons (1987-93, Eastern Shore on March 13. & Field Championships, 1995-2001) at Virginia Tech, where he was Quanera looked very good in the offensive coordinator in the Hokies St. Augustine’s practice, and I knew she was Bowl Championship Series title game The Falcons concluded their ready to compete.” against Florida State in 2000. bowling season with the best Hayes earned her fourth ca- “Coach Bustle will bring a fresh new per- year in school history. St. Aug’s reer All-American honor as she spective and outlook to our offense,” said lost to Winston-Salem State in finished sixth in the 400 me- Broadway now entering his third season. bracket play and finished fifth ters at the indoor nationals. “He brings new blood, new life, if you will, in the CIAA championships. The to our program. I wanted to bring in some- team placed second in the divi- She also qualified for nation- Bustle als in the 200-meter dash. body who was going to continually work sion during the regular season. With four All-American hon- to make us better. Coach Bustle has the vision to make us a “We had a good season,” head ors already under her belt, better team offensively, and that will hopefully translate into coach Dot Neal said. “We are not Hayes will now begin her us being a better football team as a whole.” CIAA bowling champions where we want to be, but we are quest for the DII outdoor Bustle’s two most recent stops were at Southern Mississippi better than we were. We let peo- championships May 23-24 at as the running backs coach in 2012 and at Tulane as the By Bonitta Best “We knew once we got into ple know that St. Aug’s bowling is alive.” the University of Colorado- quarterbacks coach in 2011. He won 41 games at ULL, in- [email protected] bracket play we had the capabil- Pueblo. cluding a win over A&T in 2006. In 2005, he led the Rajin’ ity to make a run,” BSU head Cajuns to the Sun Belt championship and their first winning Shaw “I want to thank all of the Bowie State women rebound- coach Ken Scott said. “We were season in 10 years. They were bowl eligible in 2005, 2006, After losers of five straight CIAA coaches who were also ed from losing their first match blessed to have determination 2008 and 2009. softball games, the Bears have at the NCAA Indoor in the championship round of and luck.” In 1999, the Hokies led the nation in points per game (41.4). won four of their past five Championships for their love the CIAA Women’s Bowling In fact, Bustle’s second seven-year stint with the Hokies pro- matchups. Shaw hosts and support of myself and Championships to sweep WOMEN duced seven of the eight highest-scoring teams in school his- Livingstone and Johnson C. Hayes. I could not be matched Virginia State in the second N.C. Central tory. He has also coached collegiately at Clemson, East Smith this weekend at Walnut up in a better conference be- match and claim the conference Senior Laverne Jones was the Carolina, Northeast Louisiana and Gardner-Webb. Bustle will Creek. cause of the level of competi- championship. The title is the lone representative on the all- take over an offense that ranked seventh in the MEAC in to- tion the CIAA holds. They chal- Bulldogs’ second in four years. MEAC bowling team. Jones, a Please see N.C. CENTRAL/2B lenge us to step it up every tal offense and eighth in passing offense. year,” Davis said. 2B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, March 31, 2013

Continued from 1B of Famer Earl Monroe, who led “A no-nonsense guy,” Burch nal. Norfolk State won 134-132. tournament up to the regional fi- Athletic and South Atlantic Winston-Salem State University says. “Ran the court very well. “What’s ironic about that game nal. Conference. One on-court hon- Dodge, a Division I referee from to the Division II national cham- Had good court presence and he is that I worked the high school Today’s officials go to camps or that eluded him is the Final The1972-2001. “Because he was referee breaks barriers pionship, is the best player he’s and I hit it off.” 4A championship game that af- and are required to be in top Four, but his place in the sport’s changing the scenery, especial- ever been on the floor with. Another was Lenny Wirtz, a leg- ternoon,” Burch said. “That night physical condition. The goal for history is secure. ly in the ACC, where it was pret- “He was doing things back then end in the Atlantic Coast I was the referee for the CIAA most is to move up the ladder “We know the story of Jackie ty brutal for the African- that no other basketball player Conference who was instrumen- championship game. The cap- where the prestige and pay re- Robinson, but not so many peo- American officials that started was doing,” he said. “I worked tal in helping Burch make the tain at A&T said ‘Mr. Burch, did- flect the status of competition. ple knew what was happening the change process. games with (N.C. State legend transition to the Division I league. n’t I see you at the high school “College officiating is a busi- with Jim Burch and Jim Howell,” “What we would hear what he David) Thompson and Michael “Lenny was one of the few of- championship game today? ness and as a businessman, you said Dodge, who is retired and would hear from the stands was Jordan and all the others, but the ficials I could look down to be- We’re going to run your legs off.’ want to go where you can make living in Carlsbad, Calif. “They brutal. I don’t know how these best basketball player I ever of- cause he was shorter than I am,” I didn’t know how much of a the most money,” he said. “The were true pioneers. guys withstood all of that. What ficiated in college was Earl the 5-foot-8 Burch said of the 5- prophet he was.” college ranks were paying more “For these referees who were the black referees endured back Monroe.” foot-6 Wirtz. “He was a big help Secure in success than the high school ranks.” always targets, especially in the then was unimaginable.” Burch called Southern in my career.” Burch was a trailblazer in the Burch’s accolades are numer- ACC where it was very difficult Best of the best Conference and ACC peer Jimmy The best game he officiated? A high school ranks as the first ous. He’s been inducted into sev- to officiate in those days, it was Burch has high praise for the Howell, an African-American who triple-overtime thriller between African-American game official en halls of fames, including the a tribute to their personality, officials and athletes he’s crossed worked multiple Final Fours, the Norfolk State and N.C. A&T State in the N.C. High School Athletic CIAA Officials, MEAC Officials, their integrity, everything about paths with over the years. Hall best referee he’s worked with. in the 1968 CIAA tournament fi- Association as well as the NCAA NCHSAA, Fayetteville State them.”

N.C.Continued from Central1B St. Augustine’s formance (against Claflin),” head The Falcons split a doublehead- coach Charles Whitaker said. “If MEN er with Claflin, dropping the first we want to stay in first place, we N.C. Central game 8-7 but rebounding to win have to play better than we did The Eagles have set a new mod- the second 5-3. St. Aug’s (22-10) today. ern-era baseball record with nine has won 11 of its last 13 games ” straight wins after their double- as it heads into this weekend Shaw header sweep Tuesday of showdown with two-time de- The Bears defeated Johnson C. Longwood. NCCU’s 18 wins have fending CIAA champion Smith 7-2 in tennis for their 13th already tied the win total of last Winston-Salem State at Optimist straight win. Shaw has not lost season under second-year coach Park. since its season-opener against Jim Koerner. “I was disappointed in our per- Pfeiffer.

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Quanera Hayes is Livingston’s first four-time All-American track athlete.

NOTICE OF A CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR IMPROVING VEHICULAR SAFETY AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS AT HERNDON ROAD AND BARBEE ROAD IN DURHAM

WBS No. 41731 Durham County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold the above Citizens Informational Workshop on April 8, 2013, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. located at Lowe’s Grove Middle School, 4418 South Alston Avenue inDurham.

The purpose of this meeting is for NCDOT representatives to provide information, and answer questions regarding this project. The opportunity to submit written comments will also be provided. Interested citizens may attend at any time during the above mentioned hours. There will not be a formal presentation.

NCDOT proposes to make safety improvements at Herndon Road (State Road 1105) and Barbee Road (S.R. 1106). Improvements will include the construction of a Round-a-Bout to improve operations. Right of way acquisition will be required for this project.

Anyone desiring additional information may contact Ben Upshaw, NCDOT Division Design Engineer by phone (919) 202-4627, by fax at (919) 560-3371 or by email at [email protected].

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Mr. Upshaw as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800- 481-6494. 3B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, March 31, 2013

Spicy Candied Bacon with eggs

Pancake Breakfast Sandwich FAMILY FEATURES he ingredients for an easy weekend breakfast or a special Easter brunch may be in your pantry right now. Holidays are the perfect time to sprinkle additional creativity or fresh new thinking into meals for family and friends and — by using staples like pancake mix, syrup and instant mashed potatoes in unexpected ways — you can craft new and delicious dishes sure to make everyone smile. Try these recipes from Hungry Jack® using simple pantry staples, and turn them into what will become new brunch favorites: T Put a unique spin on brunch food with a savory Ham, Egg and Cheese Pizza.  DIY Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches: You can assemble them for your guests, or get everyone involved by letting them build their own and add some custom touches like eggs, cheese or bacon.  Combine sweet, spicy and smoky flavors for Spicy Candied Bacon, a definite crowd pleaser.  Set out some flavored or Greek yogurt and a bowl of Good Morning Granola so guests can create their own breakfast parfaits. For more creative recipes and ideas, visit www.hungryjack.com. Ham, Egg and Cheese Pizza Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Crust: Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 3/4 cups Hungry Jack Complete Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Olive Oil Filling: 3 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh dill weed or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill Good Morning Granola weed 1/4 teaspoon salt Ham, Egg and Cheese Pizza 1 cup shredded Swiss or Pancake 2. WHISK pancake mix, water and cheddar cheese Breakfast Sandwich syrup in medium bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup thinly sliced green cheese, potatoes and 1/4 teaspoon Spicy Candied Bacon Good Morning Granola onion Yield: 4 servings salt. Cook sausage patties as Yield: 6 slices Yield: 5 cups 4 ounces thinly sliced Prep Time: 15 minutes directed on package. Prep Time: 5 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes deli-styled baked ham, Cook Time: 15 minutes 3. POUR 2 tablespoons batter on Cook Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes coarsely chopped Pancakes: griddle, spreading batter to make 1/2 pound extra-thick cut bacon, 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Fresh dill sprigs (optional) Crisco Original No-Stick a 3-inch circle or by using 3-inch about 6 slices 1 cup sliced almonds For crust: Cooking Spray pancake molds, coated with no- 1/4 cup Hungry Jack Original Syrup 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut 1. HEAT oven to 425°F. Coat 12-inch 3/4 cup Hungry Jack stick cooking spray. Repeat to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) pizza pan with no-stick cooking Complete Buttermilk make 7 more pancakes. Cook 2 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons wheat germ spray. Combine pancake mix, Pancake & Waffle Mix minutes or until golden brown. 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Parmesan cheese, dry mustard and 1/3 cup water Turn. Cook second side 2 minutes. 1/4 cup Hungry Jack Original 1. HEAT oven to 375°F. Line 15 x 10-inch 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon onion powder in medium bowl, For eggs: 2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil stirring until blended. Stir in water Syrup 1. MELT butter in large skillet. Add baking pan with foil. Lay bacon slices 1/2 cup shredded sharp on foil. 1/2 cup Hungry Jack Sugar Free and olive oil until dough forms. red pepper. Cook and stir about Breakfast Syrup 2. PRESS dough onto bottom of pre- cheddar cheese 1 minute. Whisk eggs and salt 2. BAKE 18 to 20 minutes or until bacon 1 cup frozen shredded hash edges begin to curl. Remove from oven. 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown pared pan to form a crust, building in small bowl. Pour into skillet sugar up outside edge to form a rim. brown potatoes, thawed, with peppers. Cook slightly, then Tilt pan to drain. Pat bacon with paper chopped into bite-sized towel. Combine syrup, cayenne pepper, 1 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, Bake 7 minutes. shape into four 3-inch circles golden raisins, cherries or pieces about the same size as the pan- cinnamon and pepper in small bowl. For filling: 1/4 teaspoon salt Drizzle evenly over bacon slices. cranberries 1. WHISK eggs, sour cream, Dijon cakes and sausage. 4 3-inch round sausage 2. PLACE one pancake on plate. 3. BAKE 5 minutes or until evenly browned. 1. HEAT oven to 350°F. mustard, dill and salt in medium patties* Remove to wire rack. Cool 5 minutes. 2. COMBINE oats, almonds, coconut, wheat bowl. Stir in cheese and green Top with cooked sausage patty, Eggs: egg and another pancake to make Serving suggestion: Candied Bacon Breakfast germ, salt and cinnamon in large bowl. onions. Pour over hot crust, Combine oil, syrup and brown sugar in spread ing evenly. Toss ham to 1 tablespoon butter breakfast sandwich. Repeat with Sandwich: Layer fried egg on English muffin. 1/3 cup diced red pepper remaining ingredients to make 3 Top with shredded cheese, Spicy Candied another bowl. Pour over oat mixture. Toss separate pieces. Sprinkle evenly until well coated. Spread evenly in 13 x over egg mixture. Reduce oven 4 large eggs more sandwiches. Bacon and a dash of hot sauce or ketchup. 1/8 teaspoon salt Top with other half of English muffin. 9-inch pan. temperature to 350°F. Bake 20 to *TIP: If using pre-made sausage 3. BAKE 30 minutes or until golden brown, 25 minutes or until egg mixture For pancakes: patties, flatten slightly into 3-inch stirring frequently. Cool completely. Stir in is set in center. Cool 5 minutes 1. COAT griddle or skillet with no- rounds, if necessary. dried fruit. Store in airtight container at room before cutting. 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RaleighRALEIGH Life & Arts JOBS FAIR A Back to Work Jobs Fair is April 2, 9 a.m. to noon at Wake Technical Shaw student Community College, 9101 Fayetteville Road. BIBLE EXHIBIT Cameron Village makes first Regional Library will host the traveling exhibit “Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of round on the King James Bible” through April 5 at 1930 Clarke Ave. Call (919) 856- 6703. WORKSHOP TVBy Matthew competition Coleman ed him to audition for the na- Wake County SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE tional show, he said, “I just Cooperative Extension wanted to step out on faith and will hold four financial put myself out there.” workshop for couples be- RALEIGH – “I made it ginning April 8, 6 p.m. at through the first round of The Voice features four stages 4001 Carya Dr. Contact: The Voice,” exclaimed Aaron of competition: The first round Robin Landsman, 295- Harrington, a Shaw begins with blind auditions, 4071. University junior mass com- then they move to battle COMMUNITY FORUM munications major. rounds, followed by the knock- Southeast Raleigh Harrington was so excited out sessions and then the live Community Forum will about his venture that he performances. More than 8,000 present “Accessing Wake posted his story and photos singers, including Harrington, PHOTO/MATTHEW COLEMAN County Resources” April showed up for auditions in 9, 6:30 p.m. at Richard B. of his journey on Facebook Aaron Harrington was promised a callback to ‘The Voice.’ Harrison Library, 1313 to share with his many fol- Atlanta, and only 100 made it New Bern Ave. Call 896- lowers and supporters. He through the first round. he pushes a button to select the “I was so excited and inspired definitely given him the deter- 6492. wanted to tell everyone “I went crazy… in my mind artist, and, at that point, the by Linton,” he said. “He really mination to chase after his PUBLIC MEETING about his opportunity. when they called my name say- coach’s chair turns around so encouraged me to chase after dream. The exposure was great Raleigh’s Public Works A Durham native, ing I could stay for the next that he can face the chosen my dreams.” for Shaw as well. Department Design/ Harrington has become round... I couldn’t believe it,” artist. Although Harrington didn’t “It’s good to know that Shaw Construction Division will somewhat of a star on cam- Harrington said. hold a public meeting for During his stay in Atlanta, make it to the second round, he University has the level of tal- pus. He already was well- During the blind auditions, the Harrington was able to connect was promised a callback for ent and ability to compete on a the review of the land- votes are based solely on voice. scape design of Jones known for his unique and with Shaw alumnus David C. next season. national platform,” he said. Sausage Road/Rock deep baritone voice, and this The coaches hear the artists per- Linton, former senior vice pres- Harrington realizes that it’s Quarry project April 11, 6 latest venture has made him form, but they don’t get to see ident of R&B Promotions/ not every day a Shaw student Matthew Coleman is a Shaw p.m. at the NCDOT’s even more popular. them (Their backs are to the Marketing at Capitol and Arista gets this type of opportunity. student in the mass communi- Geotechnical Engineering When asked what motivat- stage.) If a coach is impressed, Records. This glimpse of stardom has cations department. Unit, 3301 Jones Sausage Rd. Contact: Sammy Wood at 996-3030. FUNDRAISER The eighth annual Appetite 4 Art fundraiser is April 11, 7-11 p.m. at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh. Visit www.app4art.org for tick- et info. LUNCHEON Raleigh Chapter of the Baisden bids Links will host its Emerald Award Luncheon April 13, 11:30 a.m. at Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown. Visit www.raleighlinksinc.org. GENERAL ASSEMBLY Child & Family Day ral- farewellBLACKNEWS.COM toUnited radioStates and in his re-election in 2012. ly is April 17, 10 a.m. to In December 2009, Baisden called for a noon on Halifax Mall in DALLAS – Nationally syndicated radio personality National Mentor Training Day and announced front of General Michael Baisden announced a hiatus from his radio his plans for a 2010 nationwide campaign. Assembly, 16 W. Jones St. show on his Facebook page that will begin on April 1. He pledged up to $350,000 of his own mon- Baisden, who commands a daily audience of over 7 ey to be donated in over 72 markets he CARY million listeners, states he is unable to discuss the par- would visit on a bus tour. The outreach was DENTAL EVENT ticulars but concluded that a deal could not be made named “One Million Mentors National Cary Family Dental will on mutually agreeable terms. Recognized as one of Campaign To Save Our Kids.” His work with host a Dentistry from the the most influential men in radio, his “Michael Baisden Heart community event the Free Clinics, Trayvon Martin, Black & April 13, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Show” is one of the top-rated afternoon drive radio Missing Foundation, and national ongoing at 1149 Kildaire Farm Rd. programs heard in the top urban markets. He is also partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Extractions, fillings a TV talk show host, filmmaker and New York Times America and Mentoring Brothers In Action and/or cleanings will be best-selling author with nearly 2 million books in print. are all a big part of what made the “Michael provided. Now in his 10th year on the air, Baisden wants his Baisden Show” so successful. radio family to know he did everything in his power Baisden still vows to continue his Michael DURHAM to continue his show without interruption. Baisden Live Tour with his co-host, come- LECTURE “We’re already planning to return to the air as soon dian George Willborn. It’s a One Night A panel discussion on as possible in a way that will give the ‘Michael Baisden race, class, gender and Only event with seminars, networking, sexuality is April 3, 5:30 Show’ a more direct relationship with our affiliates, a comedy show and an “old school” af- p.m. at the Main Library, and, most importantly, our listeners,” cites Pamela ter party. 300 N. Roxboro St. Exum, his business manager. “If the affiliates still want us to come Contact: Joanne Abel at Baisden began his career as an author, self-publish- to town, we’ll be there,” Baisden said. 560-0268. ing several best-selling books, including “Never “There’s no reason for our relation- CONCERT Satisfied,” “Men Cry In The Dark,” “The Maintenance ships to stop. In fact, this is our chance Smokey Robinson will Man I and II,” and “God’s Gift to Women.” Two of his to get on the ground close to the peo- perform in concert April books were adapted to stage plays, starring such ple where we belong!” 5 at the Durham renowned actors as Richard Roundtree and Billy Dee Performing Arts Center. FUNDRAISER Williams. Artists John Dee His radio highlights include one of his proudest mo- Michael Baisden Holeman will perform a ments when he passionately spearheaded the famous benefit concert April 7 at Jena 6 March in Jena, La. The historic occasion gar- Hayti Heritage Center, 804 nered tens of thousands of citizens of all races to peace- Old Fayetteville St. Call fully march in support of six young men who had been 251-8368. unfairly treated by the justice system. LUNCHEON Another historic year was 2008 when Baisden en- Volunteer Center of dorsed Senator Barack Obama and went on to cele- Durham’s Recognition Luncheon is April 15, brate President Obama’s victory with over 4,000 fans 11:30 a.m. at Durham at a watch party in Miami on election night. The Obama Hilton, 3800 Hillsborough camp, along with millions of listeners, credited him Rd. Call 613-5101. with being one of the major forces behind this historic Deadline to register: April victory to elect the first black to the Presidency of the 8. Women In Broadcasting “I hope that when I’m projecting something Roberts has covered everything from crime to politics should,”“Now, shewith said. the knowledge that I have, I am publicly that it lands on people in a positive able to give more direction and guidance to way,– interviewing but it also President energizes Barack me Obamaand helps and formerme as people coming up behind me,” she said. “When 30-plusElise Roberts year broadcast - News veteran 14 CarolinaPam Saulsby well,”House sheSpeaker said. Nancy Pelosi. youRoberts have would 30-plus like to (yearssee more of diversity experience), in the indus- you Saulsby is most proud of documenting havetry. Not something just in front to of give the camera back.” but in all aspects, By Taylor Shaw Nelson“It’s always Mandela’s exciting firstto get speech to be a partin the of anything United includingSaulsby production also is a recordingand management. artist. She began [email protected] Statesthat involves after his the 27-year movers andprison shakers release. of the She world,” also vocal studies eight years ago. Her debut al- interviewed actress, singer and civil rights ac- RALEIGH – After taking an aptitude test, Pam she said. “Those types of stories where you bring big- bum,Outside “Full of the Measure newsroom, of ashe Woman, is known was for herreleased signa- RALEIGHSaulsby’s college – Growing adviser up in suggested Marietta, Ga., she Elisecon- tivist, Lena Horne. in 2010. gerDuring voices her on atenure local scale at WRAL, are always Saulsby fun for was me.” rec- ture style, love for fashion and all things decor. She Robertssider majoring and her familyin broadcast watched journalism. Monica Pearson “Singing is something new. It’s not some- ognized for her participation in the fight thingalso enjoys that cooking I can andtrace volunteering. back to elementary every“That’s night how on the it began,local news. by accident,”Pearson joined she WSB- said. Saulsby originally attended the University againstRoberts, breast a graduate cancer. of Kennesaw In 2010, State she andserved Tulane as school,” she said. She recalled being on the TV in 1975 as the city’s first woman and first minority of Florida to study speech pathology. “In short honoraryuniversities, chairwoman began her career of inthe Macon, Komen Ga., Race as a pro- for backRoberts row has in gained her recognitionchurch choir. for her “That volunteer gift work was toorder, anchor I realizedthe 6 p.m. that news. was She not retired where in 2012. my gifts theducer, Cure reporter in Raleigh. and entertainment anchor for WMAZ- alwayswith the there.Boys and It was Girls just Clubs a question of the Gulf of Coast when and it Saulsby was named Metro Magazine’s best and talents were located.” TV. She spent two years at the station producing the 6 willthe NAACP, come out.” among a host of other local and state or- “SheAfter was graduating so eloquent andin 1980, poised,” she Roberts started said. her “I local news anchor in 2010 and 2011. She be- With a big heart for the military, Saulsby is ganand 11a newp.m. newscasts.chapter in her career last year at ganizations for her service to youth and the commu- knewbroadcast that’s what career I wanted as a general to do. I’ve assignment pushed forward re- currently working on a new music project to WNCN, the NBC affiliate in Raleigh. She cur- honornity. troops. Her father was a sergeant in the everporter since.” in West Palm Beach, Fla., at WPTV-TV. A year later, she moved to Miami, where she rentlyShe later anchors became thea reporter 7 and and 11 fill-inp.m. anchornewscasts with U.S. Army. She also volunteers at the Durham spent 10 years as a reporter and anchor. withWLOX-TV Penn Holderness.in Mississippi before moving to Greens- VA“My Medical platform Center is the youth,by singing young to girls veterans. especially. RobertsIn 1991, anchors Saulsby the weekend moved morning to Raleigh newscast and on boroSaulsby to report also and taught anchor at for the News university 14 Carolina level. in TheySaulsby are heavily has one influenced daughter by the who wrong lives things; in She was the artist in residence at St. Newsjoined 14 theCarolina. WRAL-TV You can news also see team. her reporting During from her May 2009. Three years later, she moved to the sta- Chicago.music is teaching our children. It shouldn't be, but it the20 fieldyears during at the the week.station, she became one of Augustine’s University. Her courses in the de- partmenttion’s Charlotte of mass location. communications focused is. Any chance that I can get to talk to or inspire girls, the most well-known and trusted local news I try to,” she said. anchors. on vocal performance and on-air delivery. Through her nearly 10-year span in the news industry, “News is evolving, in my opinion, not as much as it WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM Golden The Triangle TRIBUNE nuggetsWhat if a dear friend walked up to you and gave you a SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2013 PAGE 6B pouch full of pure gold nuggets? What would you do? Of course, you would be thankful and maybe a little Religion puzzled by this gift. This act of kindness would certainly be an enhancement to your life. You would also be very happy, and after a calming By Shawn Hendricks period you Luter encourages N.C. pastors BIBLICAL RECORDER would begin to think of posi- Speaking to a group of mostly tive things that African-American pastors and you could do church leaders, Fred Luter voiced with this gold. both encouragement and con- Other than cerns regarding a few issues being the most Southern Baptists face today. valuable miner- Luter, pastor of Franklin al on earth, here Avenue Baptist Church in New are some other Orleans and president of the important char- Words of Southern Baptist Convention, acteristics Tender spoke last month at a breakfast about gold: It is Care that preceded the Baptist State almost inde- ANN Convention of North Carolina’s structible, it HARRIS 2013 State Evangelism never tarnishes; Conference at Pleasant Garden gold never los- Baptist Church in Pleasant es its value. It is golden yel- Garden, N.C. low – like butter – and can be The first African-American to pounded into many different be elected as SBC president, Luter shapes. discussed everything from The most important fact, Calvinism to pastors standing up however, is that it is a miner- against societal pressures on is- al coming from the earth. It sues such as gay marriage. He is mentioned in the creation also encouraged them to join the story in Genesis. The scrip- 1 percent challenge that urges all ture reads, “A river went out Southern Baptist churches to in- from Eden to water the gar- crease their Cooperative Program den. From there it divided giving by 1 percent. and became the source of “I’ve been a part of [the four rivers. “The name of the Southern Baptist] convention for first is Pishon: that is it which 26 years,” Luter said. “This is not compasseth the whole land a perfect convention, but I would of Havilah, where there is put this convention up to any in gold; and the gold of that land the world. We’re No. 1 when it is good . . .” (Genesis 2:10-12). Southern Baptist Convention President Fred Luter talks to pastors in North Carolina. comes to evangelism. We’re No. God is the Creator of the very 1 when it comes to discipleship; ly will satisfy everybody,” Luter best of everything. passion for reaching people,” he with Calvinism,” Luter said. President Frank Page formed a No. 1 when it comes to disaster said. “We’ve got to look at this Blessedly, each of us re- said. “That issue can possibly, if we special committee last year to relief.” thing as spiritual warfare. It’s an ceives pieces of gold every The debate over Calvinism and don’t deal with it in a Christian address the Calvinism debate. Luter recalled how the SBC’s issue that has to be dealt with, day. We expect to wake up what some refer to as “tradition- manner, split this convention. The committee is expected to re- Disaster Relief ministry reached and unless we deal with it in a each morning, and when we al Baptist” views on salvation, he Every city I go to, when I [meet] port on the issue during the out to Franklin Avenue Baptist Christian-like manner, I really open our eyes to a new begin- added, is becoming more of a with pastors, [they] will ask Southern Baptist Convention’s Church and New Orleans resi- believe the enemy can come and ning, it should permeate a distraction in Southern Baptist ‘What’s going to happen with the annual meeting in June. dents left in wake of Hurricane divide us.” feeling of pure gold. Believe life. Calvinism issue?’ ” “There’s going to be a procla- Katrina. “This [convention] has a it or not, the world can carry “We have a major, major issue SBC Executive Committee mation given out that hopeful- on without us; it is a privilege and a honor to be alive. So upon awakening, think of gold. Thus, a nugget of gold comes when we can openly thank God for a new perspective. Similarly, on any given day, God controls the Clark-Cole closes deal with Rejoice Networks rain, the positioning of the clouds, the air that we breathe, the early morning “Everyone at Rejoice is ecstatic about mist and the precious dew- drops. We owe everything to the partnership with the great Dorinda the Creator. Gold is of God, and these Clark-Cole.” beautiful nuggets are shared President and CEO - Mike Chandler unconditionally. We receive them unexpectedly and in so features, choirs, musical specials nering with Rejoice Radio many different ways. Just as and developing partnerships Networks.” we receive these blessings, with other radio networks.” Clark-Cole’s manager Keith we can extend them to oth- “I am delighted to have my Douglas, CEO of RKD Music ers as well. Your pieces of show join the largest gospel ra- Management, will be overseeing gold may not arrive like those dio network in the world,” Clark- the large venture of new oppor- of another person; they might Cole said. “My team, my manage- tunities. Serving up Soul is also come when you are all alone ment company and everyone at winner of the 2011 Crystal Mic – thinking, praying, remem- Rejoice Network understand the Media Award for Best Syndicated bering or reflecting. Your importance of this partnership. Radio Show of the Year. It will pieces of gold might be the My team has done a fabulous job now air in 100 markets nation- arrival of a letter or docu- of building Serving Up Soul, and wide and continues to expand to ments bearing treasure. 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isLegislative March 31 at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast April Day 13, 6 to 11 p.m. Portion of is at 7:30 a.m. followed by the the proceeds will benefit The riefs Children’s Ministry Easter pro- Ronald McDonald House of gram at 8:45 a.m. Regular wor- Durham. Contact: LaVerne B Johnson-Pruden at 218-5877, ship service is 9:30 a.m. RALEIGH • Family Wii and Game Night FIRST BAPTIST is April 5 from 6 to 8:15 p.m. DURHAM CONVENTION CENTER 101 S. Wilmington St. RSVP no later than April 3 by call- Covenant Presbyterian Church A People of Color, Justice and ing 688-8136 or email will host the Union Presbyterian Unity Legislative Day will be held [email protected]. Seminary and Presbyterians in April 9 at 9 a.m. Call 682-4700. North Carolina at the DCC April MT. ZION 27 at 5 p.m. Seminary President, COMPASSIONATE TOF 3519 Fayetteville Street the Rev. Brian Blount is the guest 2310 Compassionate Drive “But Ye Shall Receive Power” speaker. The Women’s Ministry will host youth rally April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Day April 21 at 11 a.m. Transportation available. Call Send your church news to: The The public is invited. 688-4245, ext. 233. Triangle Tribune, 115 Market Street, Suite 360H, Durham, NC DURHAM SHERATON IMPERIAL 27701; e-mail info@triangletri- WHITE ROCK 4700 Emperor Blvd. bune.com; or fax 688-2740. 3400 Fayetteville Street A Tough of Joy’s third annual Deadline: Tuesday by noon. Easter Sunrise Worship Service Gospel Fashion Dinner Show is