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newBy Tayloradvisory Shaw committee [email protected] DURHAM – U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan believes RIBUNE the best way to promote small business TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE growth is by talking with those who run successful ones, foster new businesses and create economically-sound communities. VOLUME 15 NO. 14 WEEK OF MAY 12, 2013 $1.00 “North Carolina’s economy depends on people like Andrea Harris,” said Hagan, a member of the Senate Small Business Committee. “With her years of experience Hampton providing voice for minority economic development and small business owners, sweeps the [Harris] was a natural choice to co-chair U.S. Senator Kay Hagan (right) met with my newly formed Small Business Advisory Andrea Harris last year in Washington, D.C. MEAC track Committee.” and field Harris is president of the N.C. Institute Washington D.C., to congratulate her on of Minority Economic Development. For receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award champi- 25 years, she has helped build minority- from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s and women-owned businesses, and helped Minority Business Development Agency. onships. create jobs and communities. Harris said she is an advocate for small Hagan met with Harris last December in See HARRIS/2A

Protests, arrests shine light on Bylegislation Taylor Shaw [email protected] RALEIGH – Students, pastors, community leaders and grassroots organizations drew attention to their disapproval of recent state legislation through civil disobedience. On April 29, N.C. NAACP President William Barber and 16 others were arrested at the legislative building. Demonstrators protested by chanting, holding signs and praying. General Assembly police escorted protesters away with bindings. They were charged with misdemeanors and released from jail the following morning. “We read the constitution. We read our Bibles, and we are ready to put our bodies on the line so that the ‘least of these’ might not be abandoned and to demand that this state do justice,” Barber said at a press conference last week. “We hope that through civil disobedience they will change; they will re- pent; they will turn around, and if they don’t, we will ensure that what they do will not be done in the dark.” This is not the first time the nation’s oldest civil rights organization voiced concerns. Through Historic Thousands on Jones Street, requesting to meet with Republican leadership and Gov. Pat McCrory, organ- izing lobbying days and partnering with other grassroots or- PHOTO/TAYLOR SHAW ganizations, the N.C. NAACP has led efforts to promote legislation involving economic sustainability, educational equality, Left to right: Debra Johnson; Brenda Gore, daughter-in-law; Ann Baker, daughter; Liston Gore Jr., son; Gwen Gore, health care for all, criminal justice and voting rights. daughter; Reggie Gore, son ; Kimberly Taylor, granddaughter; Niyah Taylor, great granddaughter; Mildred McKinney, “Now is the time. Here is the place. We are the people, and sister; Jada Lillie, great-granddaughter; and Mildred Logan, daughter. we will be heard,” Barber said. What he describes as a “new battleground,” Barber said these issues are bigger than race or political affiliation, but the state See PROTESTS/2A

By Taylor Shaw condolences to family members. she will,” they wrote great-grandchildren. They have A passionHer family said she for is caregiving [email protected] Gore has stayed active. been married for 64 years. most deserving be- She was a cheer- She was recognized by Mt. DURHAM – Mother, daughter, cause she collects leader with the Vernon for 50 years of service to sister, wife, aunt and grandmoth- clothes for the Durham Senior the usher board. Gore also is a er, Ann C. Gore was nominated less fortunate, Divas N’ Dude member of the Red Hat Society, by her family as The Triangle visits the sick squad. This The Order of the Eastern Star and Tribune 2013 Mother of the Year. and shut-in, motivated the National Council of Negro “Her community support and and even her sister, Women. passion for caregiving makes her gave her Mildred, to “As she has been blessed, she deserving of this recognition,” tithes to a begin an ex- has blessed others,” family mem- Gore’s family wrote in her nom- stranger ercise class ber said. ination letter. who just had for senior On Monday, Gore was told that Retired since 1988, Gore, 87, surgery. citizens at she was going to dinner for is a former nursing assistant at “She is a Mount Vernon Mother’s Day. Instead, The UNC Hospital and continues to helper at heart Baptist Church. Triangle Tribune staff surprised work as a private duty nurse for expecting noth- With husband, her with her Mother of the Year PHOTO/TAYLOR SHAW the elderly. ing in return, rec- Liston Sr., Gore has award. She received several gifts, She serves on her neighbor- ognizing that there is five children, six including a fruit basket and gift N.C. NAACP President William Barber says more ‘nonvio- hood’s sick and distress commit- worth in all humanity, and grandchildren and six lent protests’ are planned. tee, and sends cards, food and however she can extend a hand, See MOTHER/2A

Baby’sBy Taylor Shaw gooder enjoys movies,deed reading, mu-givesschooled. She lifemust wait anto ad- placentateenager and umbilical cord, [email protected] sic and hanging out with friends. ditional six months to be re- could save lives. She spent several months receiv- leased. Chinyere would like to thank DURHAM – Eseosa ing blood transfusions. In November, the same month the families who donated. She Evbuomwan beat sickle cell ane- Eseosa (pronounced Ey-so-sa as her birthday, Eseosa will be hopes that her child’s tri- mia after a new mother donat- E-bow-an) received her first able to celebrate with her friends umphant tale will inspire other ed her baby’s umbilical cord transplant in November 2011. By at a restaurant and theater. She expecting parents to also donate blood for transplants. January, the transplant failed. also looks forward to taking va- live-saving stem cells. Cord blood, like bone marrow, She waited until the end of flu cations. “It could give back years that is rich in blood-forming stem season and found a match in “Nothing is pretty much easy. somebody lost,” Eseosa said. “It cells that can be used in trans- October. We as the parents actually talk gave me back years that I lost. I plants for patients with several “That’s when the walk began,” about going through the stress. am just trying to enjoy them now diseases, including leukemia, her mother Chinyere (ch-nair-ay) I think she went though the that I have them.” lymphoma and, in Eseosa’s case, Evbuomwan said. “It’s been a pain,” father Peter Evbuomwan Very few places are available sickle cell anemia. rough road, but we are grateful said. to donate your child’s cord “I just seemed normal. I would that we are still on it.” According to the U.S. Census blood. In North Carolina, the act like nothing was wrong,” she Six months have passed since Bureau, a baby is born every Carolinas Cord Blood Bank, es- said. “I wouldn’t appear like the final transplant. Eseosa lives eight seconds. Many of the moth- tablished in 1998, is a not-for- Thirteen-year-old Eseosa Evbuomwan, with her mother something was wrong.” at the Ronald McDonald House ers giving birth are unaware do- Chinyere, beat sickle cell anemia from donated cord The 13-year-old eighth-grad- of Durham, where she is home- nating cord blood, found in the See BABY’S/2A blood from a newborn baby. Triangle families

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RALEIGH – Five Triangle families recently were honored at Strengthening the Black Family’s 31st annual conference. The luncheon celebrates traditional and nontraditional households that are defying the odds. • Traditional/military family. The Blevins Family believe that “all learning isn’t book learning.” Darryl and Lisa Blevins encourage their children, Anthtah, Andrew and Ayanna, to learn from their PHOTO/BLACK FAMILY PHOTO/BONITTA BEST Darryl and Lisa Blevins See TRIANGLE/2A L-r: Latasha Little (center) and Nicolas and Cristen Greene.

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HarrisContinued from 1A topush co-chair to educate a broader range like Hagan’s [Harris] for new ways we can businesses new can share advisorytheir prior- companies raise money, committee go pub- jobs that are available today. of folks so that they will better jump-start hiring and growth in ities, particularly as it relates to lic and hire more workers. “I am looking forward to tak- minority- and women-owned understand what some of the every corner of our state,” Hagan federal government,” Harris said. Export-Import Bank was reautho- ing their input, feedback and businesses. Through the challenges are,” she said. said. “Often you don’t have the oppor- rized to support $2 billion worth ideas, and giving them a voice in NCIMED, she has seen challenges As co-chair, Harris will advise The advisory committee, tunity, particularly for women- of sales for 165 of the state’s Washington as we work to craft with federal programs and how Hagan on legislative issues and which has four co-chairs and 15 or minority-owned firms, to put companies, the majority of legislation that affects small busi- it impacts these firms. help develop policy proposals to to 20 small business owners and their perspective on the table to which were small businesses. nesses,” Hagan said. “This type “When it comes to certain poli- support the state’s small busi- advocates, will meet periodical- make sure that it is valued. I hope Hagan reintroduced the bipar- of dialogue is critical to ensur- cies and regulation that inhibit nesses. ly with Hagan’s staff. this is a way to make that hap- tisan AMERICA Works Act to ing policies in Washington reflect growth, I hope this is an oppor- “As our economy continues to “I see it as an opportunity to pen.” close the skills gap and help busi- the real needs of our small busi- tunity to give voice to them and recover, I’m looking to advocates make sure that some of the small Legislation was passed to help nesses find qualified workers for nesses.”

Continued from 1A “We are so proud of her. We Guest’s poem, ‘Myself,’ describes ing her word search puzzles and outings, social functions or family, all admire her strength Mothercertificate. love her sohas much,” daughter passionthe character of my mother, Elsie saving thefor ‘mini pages’ for thecaregivingchurch events. As the senior and determination. She takes the “I am grateful,” she said. “It is Gwen said. Harris Nunn. She truly lives by children. As a retired educator, mother of her church, she con- time to illustrate life’s lessons. a great surprise.” these words and recites this re- it does not take Mom long to eval- tinues to tithe, share her wisdom, ‘Who can find a virtuous While the Gore family did go Other nominations flective poem at a moment’s no- uate a child’s educational level, serves as the church and com- woman? For her price is far to dinner later that night, the Deborah Nunn Lofton nomi- tice. At age 90, she enjoys read- so she uses this resource as a munity historian, and challenges above rubies.’ She has never family was happy that a loved nated her mother, Elise Nunn. ing two newspapers daily, col- teaching tool. the youth to sharpen their pub- been lost to me; for she is my one had won such an honor. “This verse from Edgar Albert lecting The Triangle Tribune Even though her steps are lic speaking skills. mentor, my counselor, my moth- from the church pew, complet- slower, she rarely misses family As the matriarch of our larger er.”

ProtestsContinued from 1A anddent of the Chapelarrests Hill-Carrboro to getshine arrested for participating lightof it now,” on said Kevin legislative Rogers, pol- to stand against injustice. session The N.C. NAACP plans to hold of the state. Branch of the NAACP, said he was in civil disobedience, they were icy and public affairs director at “If standing up, yelling loud, a series of non-violent demon- “We have found that this called to pray for a young woman concerned about her future. Action N.C. holding a sign gets someone’s strations in the coming weeks. General Assembly has turned a who was terminally ill. Due to a “I’m doing this so that I can Action N.C. is a community or- attention, than that’s what you deaf ear and taken a defiant at- lack of health care, she lives at have a future,” she responded. ganization that empowers low- need to do,” he said. titude to take the state backward home. Grassroots community organ- to moderate- income communi- rather than forward,” he said. “My heart was so touched that izations, advocacy groups and ties to take action on issues of During the press conference, I had to do something beyond other organizations have in- concern. those arrested gave introduc- prayer. That’s why I am here to- formed constituents of legisla- “I think it’s just an illustration tions and explained their reason- day. That’s why I had to do some- tion that impacts their livelihood. of how angry folks really are,” ing for participating in the civil thing,” he said. “For the least of “It falls on groups that know Rogers said. “Folks pay attention disobedience. them, that’s why I stand today.” how to put people together and when [about] 20 people get ar- Bishop Larry D. Reid Sr. of When N.C. State student Molly organize around issues to do it. rested somewhere.” Cathedral of Hope Mission McDonough, 18, told her friends It takes a lot to get people angry. Rogers believes that drawing Church and second vice presi- and family that she was planning I think you are seeing the results attention to issues is the best way

Baby’sContinued from 1A goodBlood Bank and deedEseosa’s doctor, baby.gives life Participatingto girl hospitals in the is a pioneer in the field and has “It’s a really good deed; your Triangle are Duke, Durham profit organization that collects performed a fourth of all cord baby’s first good deed is what I Regional, UNC, Rex and Western umbilical cords from women blood transplants worldwide. tell moms,” Berger said. Wake. The Women’s Hospital of who wish to donate their baby’s The no-cost, voluntary and There is a need for minority Greensboro also collects umbil- cord blood for public use in un- confidential donation is a safe and ethnic units. Last year, ical cords for transplants. For related donor blood and marrow procedure that will not harm the 15,000 mothers consented to do- most mothers, the CCBB can mail transplantation. donor or the baby. Cord blood is nating cord blood through CCBB; a kit to collect cord blood after “It’s just like donating blood to collected after the mother deliv- 9,000 units actually went in the transplant. the Red Cross,” said Robin Smith ers her baby, tested, frozen, public bank. Chances of finding For more information, visit Berger, collection site coordina- stored and registered through Be a match are getting better for www.cancer.duke.edu/ccbb/ or tor at CCBB. “What is otherwise the Match, a national marrow Caucasian women, but not call (919) 668-1119. thrown away could potentially donor program. African-Americans and other mi- save a life.” To be eligible, the mother has norities. Recipients of cord blood Dr. Joanne Kurtzburg, medical to be over 18, give birth to only do better when racial and ethnic director at the Carolinas Cord one child and have a healthy background is matched. Triangle families honoredContinued from 1A at luncheon experiences and contribute to the life paths of others. Darryl is the director of the Wake County Eastern Regional Center. He is a strong advocate and community leader. Lisa holds a master’s as a nurse prac- titioner and works for Target. Anthtah, 22, is deployed in Korea as an air traffic controller; Raquel Williams and two of her sons with Leroy Sturgis Andrew, 21, works at Verizon’s (far left) and Melvin Jackson. corporate office in Raleigh; and Ayanna, 17, is in the National Honor Society at Knightdale High. • Single-parent family. Latasha Little is a single mother to Cristen and Nicolas Greene. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is in the process of obtaining her master’s in early childhood education. She is a Bible study leader at Mt. Peace Baptist and volunteers every Saturday with Habitat for Humanity. Theresa McKinnon, her granddaughter and daughte,r Cristen attends Wake Early Charisma Wright. College and is an A/B student, while Nicolas is also an A/B student at Moore Square Middle. Keith, • Single-parent family. Raquel Cheza Williams, a single mother of four and sons, has gone from welfare to Isaiah helping other single mothers. Keith Williams is the president of Can Garvin. I Live, Inc., a nonprofit that helps residents in public housing move toward self-sufficiency. While raising her sons, ages 14, 12, 11 and 10, Williams earned an associate degree in criminal justice; a bachelor’s in politics, economics and law; a master’s in public administration; and is now pursuing a doctorate in public policy. • Extended family. Known for her hospitality and generosity, Theresa McKinnon took on the challenge of raising her teenag- er daughter and her grandchild while also holding down a job and volunteering at her church and in the community Guard, recently retired as a com- itary support group in the • Military family. Drs. Keith mander in the U.S. Public Health Triangle. They also hold small and Cheza Garvin, and their 5- Service. group Bible study teams, coun- year-old son Isaiah Keith, relo- The Garvins have jumped right sel married couples and assist cated to the Triangle nine into community involvement. students in financial need. months ago. Keith, the first black They are founding board mem- Strengthening the Black Family pharmacist in the U.S. Coast bers of Deployment Home, a mil- contributed to this article. 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, May 12, 2013 HBCUs must adapt to attract top studentshave to compete so we can continue to be relevant in the minds of young people.” The public forum was organized by Omega Psi Phi member Ken Douglas and followed by a reception. The 90-minute discussion, which was moderated by Judge Michael R. Morgan, was lively. Fayetteville State Chancellor James A. Anderson said it is in- cumbent upon HBCUs to ensure their students know African- American history and the history of the colleges and universities they attend. PHOTO/LAURIE D. WILLIS “The responsibility starts at the Almost 200 people attended a recent HBCU public forum. top, and it really comes down to By Laurie D. Willis and how they operate. I honest- what aspects we want to pro- SPECIAL TO THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE ly believe if we’re going to pre- tect,” Anderson said. “At vail in the 21st century and be- Fayetteville State, when we have RALEIGH – There’s no question yond, we have to strategize to Founder’s Day, the alumni don’t Historically Black Colleges and ensure a great percentage of come and we have to force the Universities are still relevant; these institutions remain students to come. The giveback however, they must adapt to strong.” rate to HBCUs is about 10 per- changing times if they want to A national debate has been cent. Alumni should be giving compete in the 21st century. brewing for several years over back more and they don’t.” That was the message from top the relevancy of historically Suber countered that staying administrators at some of North black colleges and universities. true to history isn’t necessarily Carolina’s HBCUs at a public fo- The debate intensifies when an measured by the amount of rum last month to kick off the HBCU is put on academic proba- money donated by alumni. Sixth District Annual Meeting of tion, loses accreditation or is “There’s a whole array of indi- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity at the forced to close its doors. With cators that determine success by Sheraton in downtown Raleigh. 11 HBCUs, North Carolina trails any institution, and that’s based “These institutions were estab- only Alabama, which has 15. The on the institution’s mission and lished because the majority in- consensus at the forum was vision,” she said. “Anybody can stitutions refused to educate us,” HBCUs face increasingly stiff successfully teach a child who Livingstone College President challenges when trying to recruit comes prepared and ready to Jimmy R. Jenkins said. students, particularly academi- learn, who comes fed and from “Education is the surest vehicle cally gifted ones. a culture of learning in the home, for upward mobility in the world. “I think what brought many of but the master teacher is the one The need that existed then is still us to HBCUs many years ago is who takes the child who may not a need today. That’s why I’m ab- different than what will attract come with all of the tools and solutely convinced HBCUs are students today,” said Jeffrey A. teaches the child as if he came still relevant, although we may Smith, vice president for student prepared.” have to reinvent ourselves.” affairs and administration at Suber spoke of a student who St. Augustine’s President Shaw University and a fourth- was given a one-way ticket to Dianne Boardley Suber cautioned generation HBCU student. “My Raleigh by his church and told fellow panelists and the estimat- grandfather had graduate de- to call St. Augustine’s after land- ed 150 audience members grees, and so I knew the history ing at RDU. The young man grad- against thinking all HBCUs are and legacy of why it was impor- uated in four years, passed the monolithic. tant to go to an HBCU. But al- Praxis I and II examinations on “All 105 of the country’s though I’ve told my son the sto- his first try, taught in Wake HBCUs are different,” she said. ries and he’s been on at least 25 County Public Schools and now “You have strong ones versus HBCU campuses, he doesn’t is working on his Ph.D. in not-so-strong ones. I think you care. When we recruit students Amherst, Mass., and is at the top really have to look critically at in the HBCU market, we have to of his class. the mission of these institutions compete with everybody. We 4A EDITORIAL/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, May 12, 2013,

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Last wtehek, Ie ha dn to meakwe on e bof tlhea mocstk difficult announcements of my life. I told my family that I liked women, er, love women. Not knowing how my mother would r eact, I w as r elieved w hen s he l ooked a t m e a nd said “Boy, I knew that all along.” My brothers and sisters all said that my coming out of the shadows and announcing that I am heterosexual would not change how they felt about me, and they would stand with me when all the media requests began to come in for me to be interviewed. I knew I was heterosexual and liked women ever since I was a small child, but I have always been afraid to come out publically because I was taught that some things are to be kept private and discussed on a need-to-know basis. Now that I have come out of the closet, I hope I can get special laws passed that will allow me to walk up to women in the workplace, as well as to - tal strangers, and let them know that I am heterosexual. Now that I no longer have to keep my sexual preference to TBhY CrHe RI S eFI TZ S Ir M Oe N actof ibeonefnits tahatr laiyd of f mwork -oenarnitngh just $ 1i6n,000 Aa yeasr, seers wmill seeb an ilnycrease in how myself, I feel so relieved of the burden ers had been receiving while your 4-year-old son or daugh - much they pay. It has now been three I have been carrying throughout my life. trying to find new employ - ter may no longer qualify for It seems almost certain that months since the 2013 Now that I have come out of the shad- ment. the state’s award winning pre- if you have a child in the ear - G ows a nd c an b e w ho I r eally a m, I h ope eneral Assembly session be - If you are one of the tens of K program because lawmakers ly grades, the teacher assistant gan. Most of the news cover - that I can become a member of the ho - thousands of long-term unem - think you make too much who helped him read and un - a mosexual church choir that my friend ge of the lawmakers has un - ployed workers in the state, money for your child to qual - derstand math problems will RAYNARD derstandably focused on the belongs to, despite the stipulation that your benefits are ending soon ify. not be in the classroom next d JACKSON openly heterosexuals are not allowed to aily debate in a key commit - and you will not be able to re - And if you find yourself in year. If you send your child to join. If I keep my heterosexually hidden tee or on the House or Senate ceive emergency assistance an emergency and unable to a charter school, Senate lead - and no one finds out, I could possible join the choir. floor, or the latest absurd res - from the federal government. make ends meet and feed your ers do not want to require the But why should I have to hide who I am? That is not olution or shocking comment Lawmakers voted to prevent family, you will not be able to schools to run a criminal back - fair and it’s discriminatory. My homosexual friends want that prompts national scorn laid-off workers in North apply for public assistance un - ground check on your child’s to force the Boys Scouts of America to change its poli- and ridicule. Carolina from receiving the less you can come up with teacher. cy of not admitting homosexuals, atheists or agnostics There’s nothing unusual federal benefits so business - $100 to pay for a drug test that It’s a safe bet that class sizes about that. That’s the way the into the scouts; but not one of my homosexual friends es could pay lower unemploy - lawmakers themselves refuse will be larger next year too and process works, a key issue is are willing to join with me to fight my being excluded ment taxes – the same busi - to take. supply budgets smaller as debated fiercely and then de - from their choir simply because I have publically come nesses whose tax breaks over You might be tempted to ap - House leaders push a vouch - cided and then the attention out as heterosexual. Anyone who doesn’t accept me for the years helped create the ply for an emergency loan er scheme to divert funding of the media and the public being heterosexual must be heterophobic, a bigot and state’s unemployment debt. from a consumer finance com - from public schools to unac - moves on to the next one. hateful. If you are among 500,000 pany, but that may cost you countable private and reli - But this General Assembly is As a businessman, I am involved with several cham- low-income adults without more too as the industry is gious academies. different. Many of the choices bers of commerces, so now that I am out of the closet, health insurance, you will re - seeking permission to charge It will be harder to vote in these lawmakers have made I wanted to join and have my business certified by The main uninsured, unable to af - higher fees and interest rates the next general election un - and continue to make are not National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce so I can ford to see a doctor and one that trap families into a hope - less you vote absentee, which just important policy deci - become more marketable to corporate America. medical emergency away from less cycle of borrowing. is how more Republicans cast sions, but radical shifts in According to its website, “The NGLCC certifies lesbian, bankruptcy, even as Medicaid But it’s not just the daily their ballots. Not only will you North Carolina that directly af - gay, bisexual, and transgender-owned businesses as now covers your counterparts lives of hundreds of thou - have to bring your govern - fect millions of people – the Business Enterprises (and works to provide opportuni- in many other states with sands of low-income families ment-issued photo ID to the v ties for LGBTBEs to build relationships and gain expo - ast majority of them nega - Republican governors. that lawmakers are making polls, there’s a good chance tively. sure within corporate procurement processes. If you are one of the 900,000 more difficult. The lives of that early voting will be short - H Certification through the NGLCC Supplier Diversity ere’s a look at some of people working hard every folks in the middle class will er and Sunday voting might Initiative offers the opportunity for LGBT-owned busi- what has happened on Jones day in a low-wage job and try - be changing too. end. nesses to make connections with America’s top corpo - Street in Raleigh since January ing to support your family, The versions of tax reform Your elderly parent or dis - rations and each other. 30, and how it might affect you will have less money next supported by legislative lead - abled sibling without a current By becoming certified, LGBTBEs enhance their busi- you and your family. year because the state Earned ers will mean more than half government ID will have to get If you lose your job through n e s s v is ib il i t y w it h c or p or at i o n s s e e k in g to d o b us in e s s Income Tax Credit will end. the state’s taxpayers will pay one to cast a ballot for the next no fault of your own, it will be with LGBT suppliers. Corporate partners can search for That’s the credit that former more while corporations and governor or president. more difficult to receive un - certified LGBTBEs through our exclusive LGBT supplier President Ronald Reagan the wealthy will pay less. The There’s plenty more that af - employment benefits while database as well as meet face to face with potential sup- called the best anti-poverty version supported by Senate fects your life that has come you look for another one. You pliers at NGLCC SDI matchmaking and networking program we have, yet state leaders and the right-wing and gone from the headlines. also won’t be able to receive events, which are held across the country throughout lawmakers voted to reduce it think tanks they look to for benefits for as long - it might the year.” and let it expire at the end of guidance will give millionaires (Read the entire article at only be for 12 weeks – and you I wa s t o l d t h a t I h a d t o be h o mo se x u a l i n o rd e r t o j o i n. the year. a $41,000 tax cut, while the www.triangletribune.com.) won’t receive the same level Again , p er its w eb site, the cr iter ia for m em b er ship says If you are a single mother bottom 60 percent of taxpay - “Is your business at least 51% owned, operated, man - aged, and controlled by an LGBT person, or persons who are either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, exercise independence from any non-LGBT business en- t er p ri se , h a ve i t s p ri nc i p a l p l a ce o f bu si ne s s ( h ea d qu a r- ters) in the United States, have been formed as a legal entity in the United States?” The mythical black economy is just that What I find interesting is they wouldn’t tell me on the Although the dictionary calls of business growth and a glut of apparel, electricity and natural and economic growth. While we phone nor is it indicated on their website how they prove it archaic, the “management of consumer spending. gas, and footwear. Today, I’m c o n s id er th e tr ap p in gs o f th e that you are homosexual, bisexual or transgendered. a household” is one of the defi - The average gross receipts for sure hair (someone else’s) is in good life as “wealth,” sold to us So let me make sure I understand, they want the Boy nitions listed for the word “econ - black firms as a whole fell 3 per - the top five. by e veryone e lse, o f c ourse, w e Scouts of America to be forced to accept homosexual omy.” Another definition is “a cent, from $74,000 per firm in How do we measure up in are mired in a dysfunctional – kids and adults but yet, because I have come out as saving or attempt to reduce ex - 2002 to $72,000 per firm in business? In his classic book, and maybe even mythical – black openly heterosexual, I can’t be certified by them as an penditures.” Yet another is “a 2007. Furthermore, a whopping “Black Bourgeoisie,” E. Franklin economy. LGBT business. This is discrimination to the highest system of interacting elements, 87 percent of black businesses Frazier stated, “[Black] business Much of our economic pain in heavens. I am considering a lawsuit because I think the especially when seen as being had annual receipts of less than enterprises come within the def - the 21st century is the direct re- federal courts should force them to accept me and my harmonious.” And still another $50,000 in that time period. inition of small businesses; in sult of our failure to develop a lifestyle choices – despite them being a private organ- definition for economy has to Other statistics disclosed a low fact, they fall within the lowest real black economy, our failure ization. I have a right to join their organization. America do with “the production and savings rate among African- category of small businesses. to ta k e ca r e o f o ur co l l ec t i v e should s tand w ith m e i n m y p ursuit o f c hamber e qual- consumption of goods and serv - Americans and a grossly dis - When the first study was made “household,” our failure to save ity. ices of a community regarded parate median income and net of Negro business in 1898, it was more of our money, our failure My goodness, this is the 21st century and yet a het- as a whole.” As I look at those worth when compared to other found that the average capital to support our own businesses, e ro s e x ua l s till c a n ’ t join a hom os e x ua l g ro up. I a m hop- descriptions, ethnic groups. investment for the 1,906 busi - and our failure to produce goods ing that I too, like Jason Collins, will get a call from only the last The University of Georgia’s nesses giving information and services commensurate with President Obama. I hope that I can get saturated news one partially ap - Selig Center for Economic amounted to only $4,600. When our percentage of population and coverage for a whole two days. I to hope Kobe Bryant, plies to black Growth estimates that the na - the latest study of Negro busi - income. Additionally, we have B i l l C l i nt on a nd Mi ch e l l e O ba ma wi l l g i ve me a sh ou t ou t Americans col - tion’s “black buying power” is ness was made in 1944, it was failed to work together for the on twitter. lectively, and rising from $1.038 trillion in revealed that the average vol - uplift of the masses, sharing our I am brave and courageous for admitting that I like that’s the “con - 2012 to a projected $1.307 tril - ume of business of the 3,866 resources with one another and women, and I think that all Americans who believe in sumption” part. lion in 2017. The 2012 U.S. Negro businesses in 12 cities was helping one another as we make equality should join with me for my civil rights. Where Every five Census data will likely reveal a only $3,260.” our way individually. is the NAACP, the National Urban League and the JAMES years, the U.S. bump in business receipts, but Was Frazier correct in his as - The so-called “middle-class” Congressional Black Caucus? Census does a the total will probably be less sessment of what he deemed the b l ac k s ha v e d i st a n ce d th e m - LINGMAN Do I not deserve dignity as much as homosexuals? I C survey to deter - than $175 billion. Median in - mythical nature of black busi - selves, not necessarily physical- have lived my life in the shadows for far too long. Can mine how many come, net worth and savings dis - ness? Was he correct when he ly but mentally, and as Frazier y o u i m ag i n e l i v i n g y o ur w ho l e l i f e p r i v at el y as a he t er o- businesses there are in this parities will likely stay the same, suggested the black middle class wrote, they have been obsessed sexual? Just think of the trauma I have faced walking country, who owns them, how and the mythical black econo - was also a myth? He made a lot “ w i t h t he st r ug g l e f o r st at us . ” down the street and people not knowing if I were het- many persons they employ and my will trudge along like a brand of folks angry when he wrote, And many of the less fortunate erosexual or homosexual? No one should have to live what their annual revenues are. new, 12-cylinder, state-of-the- “Negro business … has no sig - a mo n g ou r pe op l e s pe nd to o his life like that. We are Americans, and we are better The figures for 2007, while laud - art, top-of-the-line automobile nificance in the American econ - much time being jealous and en- than that. ed for the increase in the num - running on only six of those 12 omy, [and] has become a social vious of our brothers and sisters S o, I a m a sk i ng C ong re ss t o l a u nc h a n i nv e st i g a t i on t o ber of black-owned businesses, cylinders. We will definitely be myth embodying the aspirations who have achieved at higher lev- find out why no one is paying any attention to my com- revealed decreasing revenues looking good, but we sure won’t of this [black bourgeoisie] class.” els. The result is an oxymoronic ing out of the closet; why no media outlets are cover- for black businesses, relatively be doing good (pardon my gram - As we look at today’s statistics, “black economy.” ing my declaration of heterosexuality; and why homo - few employees, and a vast ma - mar). we must reconsider Franklin’s sexual groups refuse to allow me to join their organiza- jority of them in the service in - That’s essentially how we are position because the numbers tions. How can we be the leader of the free world but y dustry. as consumers. We look real reflect the same conditions he not give rights to heterosexuals? Our founding fathers The 2007 census revealed to - good, but when it comes to how discussed in 1957. Jim Clingman is an adjunct pro- must be rolling over in their graves. tal receipts for black-owned we are doing, that’s another sto - Frazier was decrying our def - fe s s o r a t t h e U n i ve r si t y o f businesses to be less than $136 ry. Maybe one of the reasons for inition of “middle class” as one Cincinnati and can be reached Raynard Jackson is president & CEO of Raynard Jackson billion and that, when juxta - that can be found in some of our that embodies high incomes and through his website, blackonom- & Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based public posed against an aggregate consumption statistics. A few material possessions, e.g., the ics.com. relations/government affairs firm. "black buying power” during years back, the Selig Center re - mink coats, diamonds and that period of approximately ported that blacks spend more Cadillacs to which he referred, $850 billion, illuminated a lack on telephone services, children’s instead of business ownership BUSINESS WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM BRIEFS The Triangle ROUND TABLE Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce will TRIBUNE host a Marketing Strategies Round Table May 14, 6-8 SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013 PAGE 5A p.m. at Generations Credit Union, 123 W. Main St. DEVELOPMENT FORUM Raleigh Chamber will present “What’s Next for Wake Business County’s Growing Industries” featuring N.C. State Secretary of Commerce By Charlene Crowell part of the story. But let’s not for- percent for black and white fam- swer to these growing and dis- primarily benefit high-income BlacksNATIONAL NEWSPAPER lagget about wealth. in Wealth family isn’t ilies. To better understand wealth this turbing disparities is reconsid- families, while low-income fam- Sharon Decker May 16, 7:30 PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION to 10:30 a.m. at Raleigh just money in the bank; it’s in- lost wealth, it is relevant to note ering public policies. ilies receive next to nothing.” Marriott City Center, 500 According to a new research re- surance against tough times, tu- that in 2010 only half of black “Families of color were dispro- The Urban Institute’s conclu- Fayetteville St. RSVP by May port, America’s racial wealth gaps ition to get a better education and Latino families owned their portionately affected by the re- sions are strikingly similar to 13 to 664-7048. will persist until public policy re- and a better job, savings to re- homes, while 75 percent of cession. However, the fact that those reached earlier this year EXPO forms provide every family the tire on and a springboard into whites were homeowners. they were not on good wealth- by the Brandeis University’s Durham Arts Council will opportunity to build wealth. the middle class. In short, wealth With more assets and diversi- building paths before this finan- Institute on Assets and Policies. host a Creative Entrepreneur “Less than Equal: Racial translates into opportunity,” the fied income streams, white cial crisis calls into question “The evidence points to policy Expo May 16, 8 a.m. to 12:30 Disparities in Wealth report said. wealth declined 11 percent dur- whether a whole range of polices and the configuration of both op- p.m. at 120 Morris St. Call Accumulation” from the Urban The report also found that al- ing the recession. But black (from tax to safety net) have ac- portunities and barriers in work- (919) 560-2787. Institute’s Opportunity and though the Great Recession years wealth dropped 31 percent and tually been helping minorities places, schools and communi- CERTIFICATION Ownership project analyzed data of 2007-09 hit minority commu- Latino families dropped the get ahead in the modern econo- ties that reinforce deeply en- Durham Chamber of and trends from 1983-2010. Over nities particularly hard, the type greatest at 44 percent. my,” the report said. trenched racial dynamics in how Commerce will host a Small these years, the average house- of financial losses varied. With Yet despite these findings, it is Contrasting programs such as wealth is accumulated and that Business Certification hold income of whites remained black unemployment double equally true that many families the Supplemental Nutrition continue to permeate the most Workshop May 16, 8:30 to double that of either black or that of the rest of the nation, of color still desire to own a Assistance Program and important spheres of everyday 11:30 a.m. at the Research Latino families. black retirement assets fell by 35 home and their own piece of Temporary Assistance for Needy life,” Brandeis stated. Triangle Foundation, 12 But when wealth was consid- percent during these years. This America. Their dreams may be Families as two social safety pro- Here’s hoping that those en- Davis Dr. Visit ered, the amount of available as- data point suggests that lower- deferred but still remains strong. grams designed to provide ba- trusted with policy decisions are www.durhamchamber.org. sets remaining after all indebt- income black families withdrew As the nation’s economy contin- sic essentials, the report noted listening. EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS edness was deducted, white fam- money from retirement savings ues to struggle towards prosper- how tax subsidies for homeown- The Professional ilies’ wealth grew six times that following a job loss or other ad- ity, tightened mortgage lending, ership and retirement policies Placement Network of either that for either black or verse events. For Latinos, the av- higher FHA fees and continued actually help to build wealth. Charlene Crowell is a commu- Academy is hosting a series Latino families. erage retirement asset decline discussions of federally-mandat- “The federal government nications manager with the of interactive workshops “When it comes to economic was 18 percent. ed down payments do not bode spends hundreds of billions of Center for Responsible Lending. May 16, 6-7:30 p.m. at gaps between whites and com- By contrast, the recession took well for more minority families dollars each year to support long- She can be reached at Springhill Suites, 5310 munities of color in the United half of Latino family home equi- reaching the American Dream. term asset development. But Charlene.crowell@responsible- McFarland Dr. in Durham. States, income inequality tells ty, compared to an average 25 For the Urban Institute, the an- these asset-building subsidies lending.org. Visit www.DurhamPPN.org. JOB FAIR Operation Military Job Fair is May 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4101 Doie Cope Rd. in Raleigh. Call 840-0941. Estate Planning 101 MORRISVILLE FESTIVAL Morrisville Innovation Foundation’s East Meets West Festival is May 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Town ForcingOur lives are aowners property are not able to resolve erty and co-owner divide the proceeds ac- house was to purchased sell in the tageous price. Each heir received Hall Drive featuring food, constantly chang- among themselves, the court cording to the respective inter- 1960s by four couples who had his proportionate share in cash. performances and visual ing, which in turn system can offer a remedy. ests in the property. The only re- long since died. Their children Hopefully families or other co- arts highlighting the town’s changes our Let’s say, for example, that Ben, quirement to make a request for and grandchildren continued to owners of real estate won’t have diverse community. plans, our goals Bruce and Bobby inherited their a partition is to have a legal in- either live in the property or rent to go to court to settle their dif- Contact: Kara Louise at (919) and our commit- parent’s rental property seven terest in the property, even if it out their predecessor’s ferences. The situation can get 621-0939 or kara@louise- ments. Dissension years ago. Bruce now needs cash is only a very small interest. unit. There was no coordinated particularly touchy if one of the prod.com. among heirs can and wants to turn his interest in Ben and Bobby will have a management of the building so co-owners is living in the house PARTNERSHIP arise when two or the property into cash. Ben and chance to buy Bruce’s share out repairs and maintenance was and must move out when it is TradeMark Properties and MARLENE more family Bobby either can’t or simply in the court proceeding. If they haphazard. sold. While it is good to know Morris Commercial have S. members (usually won’t buy Bruce out, and they fail to do so, the property will be On the eve of the property’s that the partition option exists joined forces to expand COOPER siblings or refuse to sell the property. Bruce sold to a third party at the best sale for delinquent taxes, my for those who need to use it, services throughout the cousins) inherit a is now a reluctant co-owner. price obtainable. The sale pro- client stepped forward to try to there is no substitute for good Triangle commercial real es- piece of real estate, and those life Bruce has a legal remedy. He ceeds will be split between the save it. We had to deal with over estate planning which address- tate market. The new part- changes affect the new owners’ can file what’s called a partition three in proportion to their own- 50 relatives, several probates and es this issue in advance. nership is now named plans for the property. If there is action against Ben and Bobby. In ership shares. lawsuits. It was a long and diffi- TradeMark Morris a dispute about holding or sell- his lawsuit, Bruce can ask the I previously handled a case in cult journey, but the property Marlene S. Cooper, a graduate (http://www.trademarkmor- ing the property, which the co- court to force a sale of the prop- which a four-unit apartment was eventually sold at an advan- of UCLA, has been an attorney ris.com). for over 30 years. NOODLES & COMPANY Noodles & Company is of- fering three new seasonal items with asparagus as the main ingredient: Garden Pesto Saute, Springtime Flatbread and Asparagus Stock. Visit www.noodles.com/springas BlackBy Roz Edward America’sevaluate how they spent billions the impact spending of the black con- were housing and related shifts charges is social media and increased ac- paragus. THE ATLANTA DAILY WORLD of dollars,” said Ken Smikle, pres- sumer market. Now approach- – $206.2 billion; food – $70.7 bil- cess to business information. The NEW BUSINESSES ident of Target Market News and ing a trillion dollars in spending, lion; health care – $25.5 billion; According to the data found in new edition of The Buying Power Several new shops and editor of the report. the earned income of black cars and trucks (new and used) a new report, “The Buying Power of Black America debuts a sec- restaurants have opened in “Before tight economic times, America already makes it the – $22.6 billion; and apparel prod- of Black America,” black con- tion detailing the advertising dol- downtown Raleigh: Bad many companies were in the 16th largest market in the world, ucts – $21.1 billion. sumers have shifted their prior- lars spent by major companies Daddy’s Burger Bar and habit of taking their loyalty — es- and it is on the verge of surpass- The top five categories show- ities and preferences. in black media. It also compares Kimbap, Coglin’s Raleigh, pecially to top brands — for ing the gross national income of ing an increase in spending be- With the nation slowly recov- the ad spending of companies by NewBridge Bank, Dos granted. That changed during the Mexico. tween 2010 and 2011 were ap- ering from recession, business- categories. Taquitos Xoco, Myst and Cat downturn. Price became a bigger This 105-page report breaks pliances, $2.7 billion (29 percent); es need to develop strategies for The report is an analysis of data Banjo, Fiction Kitchen, factor driving purchasing deci- down how much of black con- sports and recreational equip- regaining and increasing their compiled annually by the U.S. Fifteen, Subway, High sions. Now brands have to earn sumers’ $836 billion in income ment, $850 million (28 percent); share in the black economy. Black Department of Commerce. It is Cotton and Nora and the loyalty of black consumers during 2011 was spent on cloth- personal and professional serv- consumers now represent the based on interviews and diaries Nicky’s. all over again, and black con- ing, entertainment, food, bever- ices, $5 billion (27 percent); com- margin of profitability in most collected from 3,000 black sumers are asking brands ‘what ages, toys, consumer technolo- puters, $5 billion (21 percent); consumer product categories. households, and is the most com- Send your business news have you done for me lately?’” gy, cosmetics, autos, travel and and non-alcoholic beverages, “What the recession did to prehensive survey conducted on to For the past 17 years, Target dozens of other categories. $4.3 billion (16 percent). black consumers’ buying habits black consumers. [email protected]. Market News has published the The top five categories with Besides the economy, another was to give them a reason to re- only report that details in dollars the largest dollar expenditures factor causing a shift in loyalty NFL player turned successfulBy Maria Magher Commons businessman shopping area. Thompson said he has had to CORRESPONDENT "The Denny's brand has a new overcome challenges, most no- branding image," Thompson tably finding good leaders who Donnell Thompson has had a said. "Our store in Durham has know how to lead by example. long and storied career that has the new Heritage Gap brand im- "I like hiring athletes because taken him from Indiana to North age. It will surprise many of our they have had to overcome ob- Carolina, and from running an guests!" stacles most people never ever NFL field to running a chain of The Heritage Gap brand is part have to face," he said. restaurants and hotels. of a remodeling campaign for Thompson said he has The Lumberton native was a Denny's restaurants around the learned a lot about what it means first-round draft pick right out country. to be successful in business. of UNC-Chapel Hill for the Thompson said there was a "You must work hard and Indianapolis Colts, and he played void in the marketplace for a smart and love what you do," he for 11 seasons as a defensive Denny's in Durham, so he and said. "I like to serve people and end. After his time in the NFL, he his partner stepped in to fill it. keep God in my business. Help worked for five years in the The new location will feature a people." McDonald's training program mix of classic favorites as well and bought his first McDonald's as some updates, including restaurant. He went on to devel- Tilapia fish, pot roast, Brooklyn op five more McDonald's and spaghetti and meat balls, a bar- then ultimately sold them back becue chicken skillet and much to the McDonald's Corporation more. The traditional “2, 4, 6, 8” for a profit. value menu for families on a After spending some time in budget will also be served. the hotel business and develop- The Durham location will cel- ing both Choice and Marriott ebrate its opening on Mother's brand hotels across the Day. Southeast, he has focused his at- "We will grow the Denny's tention on developing a chain of brand," Thompson said. "Denny's Denny's restaurants in the state. is open to a diverse group of peo- "My partner, Ronald Wooten, ple, and that is what drew me in and I will grow the Denny's brand to the Denny's brand. We look for our company to about 20 forward to a great future grow- restaurants," he said. ing the Denny's brand." They already have one restau- Thompson said he and Wooten rant in Fayetteville and will open will next work on developing a a new store in Durham, just Denny's location in Charlotte on around the corner from South Tyvoila Road and I-77. Thompson Point Mall in the Hope Valley Throughout his long career, WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM The Triangle TRIBUNE SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013 – PAGE 6A

DELTA SPOTLIGHT Focus SUBMITTED BYMAXINE TURNER FITTS Andolia Oakley Eaton School News In 1942, Eaton was ini- tiated into the Alpha Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma & Notes Theta Sorority on Shaw’s campus. Eaton attended the sorority’s 50-year celebration and prepares to help celebrate its 100th this year. She began her career in education tat Albany State University. She worked primarily with student Fitts teachers and was an advi- sor to the Delta Rho undergraduate chapter at Shaw. She also taught primary school at Whitted and Shepard junior high schools, and other Durham County schools up until she retired. After retirement, she volunteered with Head Start and worked diligently on its annual book Left to right: Cora Floyd, Sen. Kay Hagan and Rose Sturdivant Young. drive for youth. She would make sure the DST-Durham Alumnae sorority chapter was involved with Evans her passion to get the youth reading and to provide them with the tools to read. Through these courses and attribute, she received the Jefferson Award, which is compared to a Nobel Prize for community and public service. Friends of Old For many years she served as a board member with Read Seed, Inc., an organization that focuses on literacy. The agency honored her by creating the Andolia Oakley Eaton Read A SUBMITTED BY OLIVIA THOMAS It has graves with slaves, World War veterans and pro- Thon, which is a celebration of introducing Westview Cemeteryfessionals who were instrumental in the development young people to book reading. Rose Sturdivant Young, president and founder of a of historical Wadesboro. Eaton admired Mary McLeod Bethune, Friends of Old Westview Cemetery, Inc., and Cora Floyd The corporation is in its l2th year, and its goal re- founder of Bethune-Cookman College (now of Washington, D.C., visited Senator Kay Hagan’s of- mains the restoration and maintenance of the ceme- university). During a conference at Bethune, fice. Each week North Carolinians residing or visiting tery. The FOWC hired a local landscaping company to she got a chance to see her in person. Because Washington are invited to attend “Carolina Coffee” with clean the cemetery, which was a huge improvement. Health of the likeness between the two women, Eaton Hagan and her staff. Meeting with the senator provides Future plans are to cut and remove excess trees, reset became a member of the National Council of broken headstones, fill in sunken graves and, most im- WAKE COUNTY the opportunity to briefly discuss general projects or Cora Evans and Myles Heath Negro Women, an organization Bethune found- concerns for the state and specifically Old Westview portantly, to install a fence. ed. The organization is seeking assistance to maintain recently served as pages under Cemetery in Wadesboro, N.C. Rep. Rosa Gill (D-Wake). Eaton has a strong faith in God and is a long- The mission of the nonprofit organization is to re- the cemetery. If anyone or any group would like to vol- standing member of White Rock Baptist store this African- American cemetery. Young began unteer or provide services, please call the Rev James Church. the project in 2001 when her family took their moth- Smith, Alex Gaddy, Freddie Bennett or Rose S. Young er’s body back to Wadesboro for burial. Seeing the con- at (202) 832-2483; or email dition of the historical cemetery, she vowed to put it [email protected]. Mark your calendar for on the map. As of this date, the cemetery is potential- Dec. 7, 2013, FOWC’S annual holiday gala fundraiser ly eligible for the National Register of Historical Places. in Washington. SORORITY NEWS A new face at

By Courtland Gingles ShawSPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE RALEIGH – With the new construction, updates and new campus initiatives, Shaw University Seated left to right: Evelyn Sanders, Gloria is beginning a new chapter and Lovett, Earlona Davis and Mary Windley; moving towards a new direction. standing l-r: Georgianna McLean, Vertna Along with all of the other Devine, Arlean Brooks, Mabel Watson, changes, there are also new Paulette C. Walker, Tamara Barbour, Andria courses being offered in the M. Jeffries, Shirley O. Cohen and Alfreda mass communications program. Bryant. Mass communication has become one of the standout pro- DELTA SIGMA THETA grams among all other college In an array of presentations celebrating the programs, and one of the key 10th anniversary for the chartering of the concepts instilled into mass com- Johnston County Alumnae Chapter, Paulette munication students from the Walker, national first vice president, said that time they take their first course “One-tenth is significant for the local chapter is that of “media convergence.” as the national public service organization is Due to the synergy that’s taking celebrating 100 years of sisterhood, scholar- Miss Jabberwock 2013 and participants Seated l-r: Jazmine Thompson, Miss Jabberwock Jordi place with the media, it was in- ship and service”. Wright, and Bria Carpenter. Standing l-r: Ronnice Goodridge, Kiana Lucas, Regine Boothe-Norris evitable that changes would have The April 14 celebration included greetings and Tamara Thomas. to be made to Shaw’s program from the Honorable Cheri Beasley; Rick in order to keep its teachings in Childrey, president, Greater Smithfield-Selma line with the ever-changing Chamber of Commerce; Loria Glenn, president, world. So, in addition to changes Pan-Hellenic Council; Shirley O. Cohen, anniver- to the curriculum, the depart- sary co-chair; and Andria M. Jeffries, South Deltas crown Miss Jabberwockis also to become 2013 a pediatrician. STAFF REPORTS ment has also opened its doors Atlantic Regional director for the sorority. She is a junior at Millbrook High Other participants were Tamara to welcome its new department Other presentations included a donation to School. Jordi is the daughter of Mr. Thomas, a senior at Smithfield-Selma chair, Cassandra S. Mitchell. Harbor, Inc., as the local chapter generally spon- With an enthusiastic audience in and Mrs. Doug Wright. She is plan- High. Tamara is the daughter of Mitchell is a graduate of the sors its annual Walkin’ Out Against Violence attendance, Miss Jabberwock 2013 ning a military career after college. Evelyn Lassiter and the late Ronald University of South Carolina, 5K, announcing the Young Entrepreneur of the was crowned last month at the First runner-up Jazmine Gilbert Thomas; Kiana Lucas, a sen- where she received a doctoral de- Year and awarding scholarships to local area Clayton Town Center. The Johnston Thompson is a junior at Southeast ior at Smithfield-Selma. Kiana is the gree in journalism and mass high school seniors. County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Raleigh High. Jazmine is the daugh- daughter of Carlton Lucas and communications, and a master’s Charter members Mary Windley and Sigma Theta Sorority held its bien- ter of the Rev. and Mrs. Alvin Angela Faye Lane, and Ronnice in journalism with a concentra- Georgianna McLean presented a memorial trib- nial scholarship and debutante pag- Thompson Sr., and aspires to be- Goodridge, a junior at South tion in public relations. She ute to deceased charter member Bayetta eant, where seven young women come a pediatrician. Bria Carpenter, Johnston. Ronnice is the daughter comes to Shaw with a plethora McNeill. Other chartering members were Evelyn from area high schools were present- a junior at Corinth-Holder, was the of Jakim and Qiana Foxx-Allyne. of experience that is sure to ben- Sanders, president; Arlean Brooks, vice-presi- ed. second runner-up. Bria is the daugh- Jazmine was present the academ- efit the university and its student; Vertna Devine, corresponding secretary; After a dance tribute to past ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Harris. ic award with a 4.25 grade point av- dents. Tamara Barbour, chaplain; Shirley Cohen, ser- Hollywood stars by Ayira Tuphrah Once she has her undergraduate de- erage. The participants chose Kiana Mitchell is an avid writer and geant-at-arms; Vivian Williams, journalist; of the Elite School of Dance in gree, Carpenter plans to go into the as Miss Congeniality and Ronnice as researcher who loves exploring Earlona Davis, historian; Mabel Watson, custo- Durham, the seven participants military. Most Dedicated. Crystal Kimpson topics that center around the im- dian; and Gloria Lovett, committee chair. Other danced the Waltz with their fathers Regine Boothe-Norris, a senior at Roberts from Mountaintop pact of the media on subcultures. participating chapter members were Laveshia and escorts. Following their presen- Clayton High, was the third runner- Productions was mistress of cere- She has done extensive research Johnson, Sharon Braswell, Pandora Pearson and tations to the audience, Jordi Wright up. Regine is the daughter of Mr. mony. on the usage of contemporary/ the Honorable Addie Rawls. Presiding over the was crowned Miss Jabberwock 2013. and Mrs. Oniel Norris. Her career goal social media and the influence it celebration was Jocleen McCall. Eddie Da’rell has on minorities. Mitchell brings provided dinner music. roughly 18 years of experience, SIGMA TAU OMEGA • Motion. Gentle movement, whether from a swing, a including serving as a public re- The Sigma Tau Omega chapter of Alpha car ride, a ride in a stroller or a parent's arms. lations officer and journalist. Kappa Alpha Sorority, along with the chapter’s • Massage. Baby belly massage can help. “I started very young,” she said. Emerging Young Leaders mentoring group, • Changing the mother's diet. For breast-fed babies, “I’ve done various things in the friends and family, recently got a little dirty for CopingNorth American with Precis Syndicate colic eliminating certain foods can help, especially if there's field, but I’ve always had a pas- a good cause. Members and friends volunteered asthma, eczema or allergies in the family. If you ever find yourself walking the floor with a col- sion for education.” at the Simple Gifts Community Garden last • Changing to a hypoallergenic formula. icky baby, here's something you may find comforting: Spring 2013 marks Mitchell’s month as a part of the sorority’s national ini- • Changing feeding technique. Switching from nurs- You're not alone. first semester at Shaw, and she tiative on Environmental Stewardship and ing at both breasts at each feed to prolonged emptying In fact, according to the American Academy of is very excited to begin her new Sustainability, as well as in observance of Earth of one breast cut colic in half in one study. Sucking on a Pediatrics, colic – a condition where otherwise healthy journey. The small, inviting, in- Day. Volunteers helped build plant beds, clear pacifier or thumb between feeds can also help. newborn babies cry for more than three hours a day, for timate setting is what drew her rocks from the garden, planted vegetables, and • Soothing noise. Heartbeat recordings, white noise three days a week, for more than three weeks in a row to Shaw’s campus in the first spread mulch and fertilizer. The garden is a machines, recordings of babies yawning or the gentle –affects an estimated 20 percent of newborns in the U.S., place. Being able to identify stu- community mission of Apex United Methodist voices of parents sshhing, humming or singing a lulla- and nearly 80 percent of pregnant women are concerned dents by name and getting to church. Members pay $10 to join. by. their baby might have it. know them on a personal level "Colic can be a physically and emotionally exhausting • Swaddling. Being wrapped snugly in a wrap, such as the SwaddleMe wrap from Summer Infant, comforts some is something that she enjoys. experience for families, and many parents don't know Furthermore, Shaw’s Baptist af- what to do to help relieve their baby's discomfort," said babies. • Probiotics. Compared to placebo, taking beneficial filiation was also a key factor in pediatrician, author and renowned children's health ex- finalizing her decision. pert, Dr. Alan Greene. "Several colic solutions have been bacteria reduces crying for some. • Changing bottles. In one clinical trial, switching to demonstrated to be effective for some children." (Read the entire article at The doctor's advice: Born Free bottles with ActiveFlow made a significant dif- ference for 80 percent of babies. www.triangletribune.com.) WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM The Triangle Tucker TRIBUNE holds SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013 – SECTION B out Sports Eric Tucker may be out of hopecoaching, but he certainly hasn’t lost his gift for gab. When I called coach on April 16 at 1:34 p.m., I had no idea of the significance of the day or time. But Tucker knew as soon as his cell- HamptonBy Bonitta Best sweeps track phone rang. [email protected] Four years ago on the same day Hampton women’s and men’s at 1:35 p.m., he track teams made it a clean was being sweep at last weekend’s MEAC forced to resign outdoor track and field cham- by Fayetteville pionships. State University The women won their 10th after 16 years as outdoor title, while the men head women’s earned their first championship coach. He left outright since 2003. Hampton BONITTA the Broncos with tied with Florida A&M in 2004. BEST 299 wins and Ranita Mealer of Morgan State one CIAA title. and Norfolk State’s Kiara Howell It seems like yesterday were named co-outstanding Tucker was given the heave- field athletes, while Maryland ho by Athletics Director Ed Eastern Shore’s Petra Kubesova McLean on trumped up was named outstanding track charges by some disgruntled and field runner. Kubesova set players. records in the 3000-meter stee- Tucker filed an unlawful plechase and the 5000 meters. termination suit against the Hampton head coach Maurice university, and the case is stillPierce, who coaches both teams, pending. was named outstanding coach. “I guess they’re waiting for “This is unbelievable,” said me to die,” he said only half Pierce, who took over the men’s jokingly. program this season. “To win Tucker is keeping busy as two championships in one year, a scout, but he hasn’t ruled in this conference, is a tremen- out a return to coaching if thedous blessing. Both teams right opportunity came worked together, and the men along. He even found re- were able to feed off the newed inspiration in the un- women. These wins are an at- likeliest of places. tribute of these two teams work- New N.C. State head ing together as one.” women’s basketball coach On the men’s side, UMES Wes Moore used to be the Dillon Simon was named out- coach at Division II Francis standing field athlete, and Marion. He and Tucker com- Florida A&M’s Elias Chesire out- peted against each other nu- Hampton women and men made it a clean sweep merous times. Tucker re- standing runner for the second members one particular inci- straight year. dent, which I’ll let him tell as 10. Maryland only he can. Women’s results Eastern Shore “We (FSU) were playing on 1. Hampton 11. Morgan State their home court, and they 2. Maryland 12. Coppin State were leading 69-65 late in the Eastern Shore 13. North game. So I’m hollering and 3. Florida A&M Carolina Central screaming at the officials, 4. Coppin State and he (Moore) looks down 5. Norfolk State Delaware State’s AD honored the sideline at me and says 6. Bethune-Cookman The Black Women in Sport ‘Stop whining, take it like a 7. Morgan State Foundation recently honored man.’ He said he was sorry at 8. North Carolina A&T Delaware State Athletics Director the end of the game after 9. North Carolina Central Candy Young. Young is the they won. 10. Howard Hornets first female AD. “Lo and behold, we draw 11. South Carolina State She has also been a head them in the first round of the 12. Delaware State coach, senior woman adminis- NCAA tournament. We beat 13. Savannah State trator and associate AD. them 83-81. As he was walk- Also honored at the Legends ing off the court, I said ‘Wes?’ Men’s results reception were Chanelle Bishop, He turned around and I said 1. Hampton Children’s Hospital of ‘Take it like a man.’ And he 2. Norfolk State Philadelphia; CIAA said ‘I’ll fight you right now! 3. Bethune-Cookman Commissioner Jacquie I’ll fight you right now!’ (They 4. Howard Carpenter; Deidre Downes, didn’t fight) 5. North Carolina A&T Delaware Investments; Robert ‘When he got the NCSU job, 6. South Carolina State Coleman, Philadelphia School I told my wife maybe there’s 7. Florida A&M District; and Benita Fitzgerald, some hope after all. I’m like 8. South Carolina State USA Track & Field. Barney Fife (Andy Griffith 8. Delaware State Delaware State Athletics Director Candy Young was one of six women recently honored. show), I’ve got one more bul- let in my pistol.”

Basketball leagues begin The Raleigh Roughriders COLLEGE CORNER and Garner GrayHawks of the semi-professional Continen- tal Basketball League will kick off their new seasons this weekend. Both teams are owned by T.L. Ricks. The Roughriders are in St. Aug’s Williams inductedelse stealing our into thunder; so HOFMEN their second season in we’re back, baby! N.C. Central Raleigh. The team will play Oh yeah, CC did get a lot of Senior Pitcher Gavin Guarrera its home games at the Dream mail while we were away. One in has been named to the Capital Center Entertainment particular caught our attention One Academic All-District III Complex next to Body of from an anonymous source. team. Guarrera holds a 3.93 GPA Christ Church at 5616 Fox There is not much CC can do in criminal justice. The MEAC Road. about the allegations – as JUICY baseball championships begin They open against the as they are – without the person May 15. Fayetteville Shipmen May 11 giving his name. What we will Kudos to high jumper Willie at 5 p.m. say, however, is that if it’s true Calvin, who was the only Eagle The GrayHawks begin their this certain president is firing to win a gold medal at last week- inaugural season against the male employees because they end’s MEAC track and field cham- Durham Bulldogs May 12, 4 won’t sleep with his/her MAR- pionships. Calvin jumped 6 feet, p.m. at the J.D. Lewis RIED daughter, somebody needs 11 inches. No offense, but CC has Multipurpose Center, 2245 to come out of the closet (and jumped higher than that to get Garner Rd. not in a gay way) and spill the a Snickers bar off the top shelf They have five home beans. Dang! in our kitchen. Just sayin’. games on the horizon. Raleigh and Garner were WOMEN St. Augustine’s supposed to open the season N.C. Central Taffawee Johnson took first against each other last week- You know, no matter how bad place in the 100-yard dash, end, but the game was post- your season is going, there’s Jermaine Jones won the 200, poned. nothing like a win over the Torion Bailey the 800 meters, For more information on ei- Aggies to make things right. Elhadji Mbow the 400-meter hur- ther squad, contact Ricks at Rookie De’Onna Smith hit a dles and DeJon Wilkinson the (919) 719-2715. grand slam to break open a close triple jump at the Duke event. game and give the Eagles a 10-2 The men are now ranked No. 2 victory over N.C. A&T. On Senior in Division II. Day, no less. The victory ends And speaking of track, coach NCCU’s season at 5-44 overall and athletics director (is he still Willie Calvin earned NCCU’s only gold medal at the MEAC track championships. and 3-11 MEAC. Only the top four AD?) George Williams will be in- teams advance to the softball ducted later this year into the championships. Raleigh Hall of Fame. CC can We’re B-A-A-A-C-K! Did you by the beach. Ahhhhh! around our mean sports colum- But we’re back now. We inten- nist after that Henry Frazier col- think of at least one person who’s miss us? St. Augustine’s tionally returned during the off- umn. not happy. President Girlfriend After being worked like a run- Nicketa Bernard was the only season so we wouldn’t have to Normally we would never doesn’t like folks “stealing her away slave on a government lady Falcon to win at last week- do too much work. Although agree with psycho-girlfriend, but thunder” as we’re told by inside mule at the CIAA tournament, CC end’s Duke Twilight track and judging by the word over at N.C. it is what it is. Somebody needs sources. needed a long, long vacation. We field meet. She won the 400-me- Central, we needed to come back to put it out there. Three words for ya: GET OVER so enjoyed ourselves, eating bon- ter dash. and put a protection detail Still, we can’t have somebody IT! Eric Tucker bons and sipping pina coladas 2B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, May 12, 2013

N.C. A&T SPORTS INFORMATION add much needed depth for us championships in her three sea- Kaskaskia College in Centralia, a soft shooting touch around tion from Enloe High following A&T’s Robinsonon the perimeter and in the sons at thecompletes varsity level. Ill. Warren averaged recruting 5.8 points the rim. It’s rare that you areclass her senior year, had a solid GREENSBORO – North paint for the upcoming sea- “Whitney brings size and a le- and 7.7 rebounds per game for able to get a junior college play- freshman season for the Carolina A&T head women’s son. My staff has done an excel- git scoring threat from the the Blue Angels, and shot 41 er who has three years to play Seahawks in 2012-13. She aver- basketball coach Tarrell lent job of identifying and then perimeter for us,” Robinson percent from the field. She in your program.” aged 5.7 points and three re- Robinson completed his first re- securing what our needs were said. “We were fortunate that ranked 14th in the nation Brown, who was an bounds per game. cruiting class this week with the going into next season.” she became available during the among NJCAA Division I pro- Associated Press All-State selec- signing of Whitney Martin, ju- Martin averaged 11.1 points late signing period. She is an ex- grams with 63 blocks. nior college transfer Jessica and 6.1 rebounds per game her cellent student in the classroom. “Jessica has the athleticism Warren and Division I transfer senior year, helping her high I expect her to come in and im- and ability to give us another Dana Brown. school to a 25-9 record. She was mediately compete for playing defensive presence in the “We’re excited about the two a two-time, first-team all-Blue time as a freshman. She will play paint,” Robinson said. “She’s new additions to our women’s Ridge honoree, as well as a two- guard or forward spot during very agile and gets off the floor basketball program,” Robinson time all-state recipient. She led her time here.” extremely quick. She also has a said. “Whitney and Jessica will the Mavericks to two state Warren is transferring from developing offensive game with

FAMUBy Ronald Roach namesready to return to the field.” newassociate bandprofessor of music, director Dr. Rodner Wright, the FAMU where he taught courses in DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION interim provost and vice presi- marching band techniques, jazz dent for academic affairs, said ensemble methods, computer With the aim of getting its na- the search committee, which he skills for musicians and instru- tionally-recognized marching chaired, looked for “someone mentation. band back into action, Florida who has the respect of his peers, Prior to his tenure at Ohio A&M University has named Dr. the experience and the passion University, Young had been di- Sylvester Young, a FAMU gradu- to continue the practices that rector of bands at Hampton ate and former member of the have made the Marching ‘100’ a University from 1982 to 1990 Marching 100 band, the school’s household name.” and at Lincoln University from new director of marching and “We are pleased with our 1979 to 1982. pep bands. choice,” Wright noted during the After earning an undergradu- FAMU interim president Larry news conference. ate music education degree at Robinson announced the ap- In his new role at FAMU, Young FAMU in 1969, Young went on to pointment during a news confer- will report to the chair of the earn a master’s degree in educa- ence Tuesday. Department of Music and will tion from Bowling Green State Grappling with the suspension oversee the marching and pep University and a Ph.D. in music of the Marching 100 band follow- bands. education from the University of ing the late 2011 hazing death He will also direct the summer Missouri-Columbia. of former drum major Robert high school band camp and serve “What I want to do is to bring Young Champion, Robinson indicated as the liaison between the athlet- back all of those experiences that during the news conference that ic department, the Division of I had in developing my career Robinson’s Florist congratulates Ann with the selection of a new band of activity. … I’m really excited Student Affairs and the back here for my students,” he director he is nearly ready to re- about the system that FAMU has Department of Music, according said. “I want every student that C. Gore as The Triangle Tribune’s 2013 activate the band. Young, 66, as- put in place to deal with [haz- to Wright. participates in this band to have sumes the FAMU director of ing],” he said. Mother of the Year. Fruit basket given “It’s great to be back in the same positive experience that marching and pep bands posi- “Other schools are watching us Tallahassee. … Everything for me I had and to leave here with the in memory of Ben F. Robinson, former tion on June 14 and will annual- closely. And we can actually started here, and it’s amazing same aspirations that I left with.” ly earn $105,000. come out of this being an icon owner of B&G Grill; Robinson’s that in 1965 I was a little fresh- Amid the consequences for “Dr. Young is a talented and ex- for all other universities,” Young man, pretty good trombone play- FAMU resulting from Champion’s Florist; and Robinson’s Plastering and perienced administrator, musi- proclaimed. er, going after a dream,” Young death, long-time band director cian and scholar whom I believe said. Julian White retired and univer- Drywall. will provide strong discipline, Young, who earned an under- sity president James Ammons re- leadership and vision for the graduate degree in music educa- signed. Marching ‘100’,” Robinson said. tion from FAMU in 1969, will re- When questioned during the “Dr. Young has had a stellar ca- turn to his alma mater following news conference about the FAMU reer as director of bands at sev- more than two decades at Ohio band culture, which previously eral universities, and I am look- University where he served as di- tolerated hazing, Young pledged ing forward to Young continuing rector of bands for six years. At to keep anti-hazing policies vig- the great traditions of the Ohio University, he had been an orously enforced. Marching ‘100’ when we deem it “There’s no room for that type 3B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, May 12, 2013

FAMILY FEATURES

n the warm summer months, nothing beats spending time together creating fun snacks that promote healthy eating and a little creativity. The summer boasts a wealth of fresh fruit to draw inspiration from — especially Ieveryone’s favorite — watermelon. Its cool, juicy flavor speaks to your senses. Plus, it’s packed with key vitamins and minerals, so it’s a snack you can feel good about serving to your family. Fabulously Fresh Ideas Kick off this fun-in-the-sun season and make memories with fresh ideas that get the whole family involved. Create a splash at your next barbeque or summer party with this adorable Mermaid Tail. Fashioned from watermelon rinds, your family will love to help you create this masterpiece as well as devour it. Need to perk up lunch? Your family will love mixing and matching their own flavor combinations with Watermelon Sandwich Wraps. These healthy, edible creations are sure to bring about many smiles. You can find more sweet summertime recipes and ideas at www.watermelon.org.

Mermaid Tail Cutting board 1 large oblong seeded or seedless watermelon Kitchen knife and paring knife Large bowl and spoon or scoop Green dry erase marker Channel knife Dowels and toothpicks Optional decorations (found at any craft store): Edible turquoise shimmer powder/disco dust, mermaid cookie cutters, light blue or turquoise fabric or mermaid decorations. 1. Wash watermelon under cool running water and pat dry. 2. On cutting board, place watermelon on its side and cut off 4 inches from one end of watermelon to provide a sturdy base. Cut remaining watermelon in half lengthwise. 3. Hollow out both halves of the watermelon with spoon or scoop, reserving watermelon pieces to dice up for serving or cutting out mermaid shapes. 4. Use dry erase marker to trace mermaid tail freehand lengthwise across one entire half. With knife of your choice, carefully trim away to form the outline of mermaid tail. Use the channel knife to form scales and details. 5. For added detail, brush on edible turquoise shimmer powder/disco dust (purchased at cake decorating store or craft store). 6. Use pencil-sized dowels to secure the mermaid tail to top of base. Decorate with watermelon cubes or mermaid watermelon cutouts and serve. If using the mermaid watermelon cutouts as topper for cupcakes, as shown, add watermelon cutout with toothpick or small dowel first and then ice around it.

Wacky Watermelon Facts The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred in Egypt some 5,000 years ago. Watermelon is the most consumed melon in the U.S., followed by cantaloupe and honeydew. Early explorers used watermelons as canteens to store liquids. To date, the world’s heaviest watermelon was recorded in 2005 and weighed in at 268.8 pounds. Watermelon is made up of 92 percent water.

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Futures for Kids will By Kam Williams Each chapter opens with a hold its anniversary re- AFRO-AMERICAN comical quote from a journal ception May 15, 5:30-7 NEWSPAPERS entry like “My 4 year-old needs p.m. at the Executive a muzzle” and “Why is it I’ve Mansion, 200 N. Blount “The Motherhood Diaries is all turned into a lush?” followed by St. Contact: Rebecca about exploring the good, the an elaboration of the incident Cooper, 875-8885, ext. bad and the ugly side of my that prompted her to have that 200. motherhood path. It’s for ARTSPLOSURE thought. Artsplosure will women who complain, fuss and Between being blessed with host an art auction and rant about their kids but will go the knack for narrating an an- cocktail reception May Mama Tiger crazy if you mess ecdote and a comedienne’s gift 16, 7-9 p.m. at Marbles with one of their babies.” for making observational in- Kids Museum, 201 E. This is an age where many ca- sights about everyday occur- Hargett St. Call 832- reer women find themselves rences, she’s a natural for weav- 8699, ext. 804. frustrated in an attempt to bal- ing a winning memoir. MEDICINE DROPOFF ance motherhood and work. Unneeded or ex- While the first half of the time- pired medication may One person who has met that ly tome is comprised exclusive- be dropped off for safe challenge with flying colors is ly of Billingsley’s pithily-deliv- deposal May 18, 10 Billingsley, a sister who has fig- ered pearls of wisdom, the rest a.m. to 2 p.m. at four ured out how to flourish profes- of the opus is devoted to the rel- stores: Josef’s sionally while raising three chil- atively-sobering reflections of Pharmacy, 2100 New dren with the help of her hus- a couple dozen other moms. Bern Ave.; Food Lion, band. For instance, there’s Lorna 4510 Capital Blvd.; This remarkable Renaissance Lewis’ “Diary of a Grieving Food Lion, 5633 woman is not only the prolific Creedmoor Rd; and Mother,” Raquel Rogers’ “Diary Food Lion, 2420 author of over 20 best-selling of a Forgetful Mom,” Edna Wycliff Rd. books but is also a radio talk Pittman’s “Diary of a Special CONFERENCE show host, a newspaper editor, Needs Mother,” Crystal Brown Registration is now a ghost writer, an actress and an Tatum’s “Diary of a Breast open for The Triangle inspirational speaker. On top of Cancer Survivor,” Jamesina Caregivers Conference all that, she is currently produc- Greene’s “Diary of a Depressed June 18 in Raleigh and ing the upcoming screen adap- Mom,” Miranda Parker’s “Diary June 25 in Durham. tation of one of her novels, “Let of a Mom with a Disability” and Register at Triangle- the Church Say ‘Amen!’” which CaregiversConference. Lichol Ford’s “Diary of a Welfare org or call (919) 719- is being directed by Regina King. Mom,” to name a few. 6765. Since she’s kept a journal for Overall, this alternately com- as long as she can remember, ical and heartbreaking collec- Billingsley decided to share tion adds up to a compelling DURHAM some of the secrets of her suc- compendium of refreshingly- COMMUNITY MEETING cess in a book chronicling the honest conversations about Community Health ups and downs of her hectic life. Coalition will hold its modern-day motherhood. annual community meeting May 16, 5-9 p.m. at DPS Staff Development Center, 2107 Hillandale Rd. RSVP to 919-470-8680. DUKE UNIVERSITY Philanthropist Melinda Gates is the ArtsplosureSTAFF REPORTS this annual announcescelebration, show- festivalSunday at 5:30 lineup p.m. will be a per- In addition to the visual arts, up-and-coming young artists and commencement speak- cases the talents of 170 juried Artsplosure highlights perform- formance by The Wailers, the performers with state roots. er May 12, 10 a.m. at RALEIGH – Artsplosure will independent visual artists and ing artists with an emphasis on groundbreaking reggae group Taking the stage this year will be Wallace Wade Stadium. host its 34th annual spring arts crafters, including North founded by the late Bob Marley. Open to the public. jazz, blues and roots-inspired bluegrass band Holy Ghost Tent festival May 17-19 in and around Carolina-based artists and artists musicians. Artsplosure 2013 will The Main Stage lineup also in- Revival; jazz/folk singer/song- MEDICARE SEMINAR Moore Square and on City Plaza Senior PharmAssist from across the United States. feature more than a dozen mu- cludes performances by blues writer Jeanne Jolly; Grammy-win- will host a “New to in downtown Raleigh. Artwork by fine artists and crafts- sic performances on two stages guitar prodigy Quinn Sullivan; ner Barbara Bailey Hutchison; in- Medicare” seminar May Celebrating fine visual art and people exhibiting in 10 different in Moore Square. Headlining the the African-inspired music of die pop group Matrimony; 14, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at live music since 1980, this year’s categories will be available for Main Stage in at 8 p.m. Saturday Toubab Krewe; Piedmont blues acoustic string band Corn and the Durham Center for festival continues the tradition purchase, including painting, will be BoDeans, a Milwaukee- from Jon Shain; jazz saxophon- the Colonels; gospel/pop group Senior Life, 406 of presenting high quality and photography, pottery, jewelry, based American roots rock band ist Jeanette Harris; soulful Rigsbee Ave. Register Hazelwood; and emerging accessible art for free in the heart woodwork and more. Booths will whose hit “Closer to Free” be- singer/songwriter Jesse Dee; and singer/songwriter and pianist at 688-4772. of the capital city. AARP line Blount, Martin and Hargett came the theme song for the tel- jazz/pop from Boston-based Dylan Linehan. The Artsplosure Art Market, streets near Moore Square and evision show “Party of Five.” Lake Street Dive. For more information, visit Durham AARP one of the central elements of Chapter 189 will meet City Market. Closing out the festival on The N.C. Stage will showcase www.artsplosure.org. May 15, 2 p.m. at Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Ave. Call 225-0374. CAROLINA THEATRE The theatre will mark the 50th anniver- Finny to host MSNBC show sary of its integration May 22, 6-7:30 p.m., 309 W. Morgan St. RSVP by May 15 to Treat Harvey at 226-8878, Network’s 2nd black woman to air on weekend CONCERT By Antonio R. Harvey ends from 4 to 5 p.m. ucator at Tulane University, has idential elections — Finney was • May 16, 7-8:30 THE SACRAMENTO OBSERVER Finney, who served as the first the 7 to 9 a.m. slot on Saturdays the deputy press secretary to p.m. – Onyx Club Boys African-American spokeswoman and Sundays. then-first lady Hillary Clinton and will perform gypsy NEW YORK — MSNBC network for the Democratic National “Karen’s rich background in deputy director of presidential jazz at CCB Plaza on touts itself as the “place for pol- Committee, has been a continu- both education policy and poli- scheduling for President Bill Corcoran Street. itics.” While crossing many ous MSNBC guest host since tics will add a unique point of Clinton. WORKSHOP boundaries and creating its own 2009. She recently filled in for A landlord training view to our expanding live week- MSNBC’s brass said additional to pull in different faces, it can Martin Bashir’s afternoon show end programming,” MSNBC details on Finney’s new show and workshop is May 16, 8 also claim a “place for diversity,” a.m. to 5 p.m. at 807 E. that airs during weekdays. President Phil Griffin said in a launch date will be announced Main St., Suite 2-300. too. The networked announced With Finney’s presence in the statement. in coming weeks. She is still an Contact Lynwood Best last week that political and lineup, it would give MSNBC two Prior to her time at the DNC — analyst on a variety of MSNBC at 560-1647, ext. women’s education analyst black women with their own when she led the party’s media shows discussing current poli- 34254. Karen Finney will host a new af- weekend shows. Melissa Harris- strategy during the 2006 mid- tics. GROUNDBREAKING ternoon program airing week- Perry, who also serves as an ed- term elections and the 2008 pres- A groundbreaking Finney for the beginning of construction for the Angier-Driver Street- scape Project is May 18, 10 a.m. at 2101 Angier Ave. FORECLOSURE INFO • May 21, 6:30-8:30 ShondaBy Steve Holsey Rhimes isBut laterone she forms herhot own crisis TV management producer firm But it was tough going for Rhimes after graduation. p.m. – Durham Co. THE NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER called Olivia Pope and Associates. There was an abundance of hungry scriptwriters and Library will host a fore- Pope and her staff are charged with protecting the directors in Hollywood. But throwing in the towel was It happens every now then: A television show so hot closure prevention in- public images of people in high places, and that in- never an option. formation session at that fans wait with bated breath for it to air each week. cludes the White House. In other words, making sure The directorial debut of Rhimes took place in 1998 the Main Library, 300 The next day it is a major topic of discussion in offices, their “secrets” are kept secret, and it all gets compli- in the form of a short film starring Jeffrey Wright and N. Roxboro St. in beauty salons, on the Internet, etc. And, of course, cated, not to mention “juicy.” Particularly tantalizing Jada Pinkett-Smith titled “Blossoms and Veils.” LUNCHEON the show’s ratings are in the stratosphere. is Pope’s romantic relationship with the president. Rhimes’ biggest break up to this point was receiving The Lawrence & Such is the case with “Scandal,” the political thriller Artelia Perry Rhimes, daughter of a college professor and a uni- an assignment to write the script for “Introducing series that made its debut on April 5, 2012. Scholarship Fund versity administrator, earned a bachelor’s degree at Dorothy Dandridge,” the HBO movie about the leg- Chicago-born Shonda Rhimes created the show. The Luncheon is May 25, Dartmouth’s College. It was in college that she began endary, beautiful 1950s film star. In the role of screenwriter, director and producer is not a newcom- 11:30 a.m. at writing in earnest, as well as directing plays and act- Dandridge was the equally talented, famous and love- er to the world of hit TV shows. She is also responsible Washington Duke ing. ly Halle Berry. Hotel, 3001 Cameron for the creation of “Grey’s Anatomy,” which has been Always a gifted storyteller, Rhimes eventually relo- Fast forward to the mid-2000s, where Rhimes was Blvd. Contact: Perry a ratings bonanza since early 2005. And then there was cated to Los Angeles, where she studied screenwriting head writer and executive producer of “Grey’s Edwards at 908-0153. the spinoff, “Private Practice.” at USC, by now completely sure of what her life’s work Anatomy,” the setting being Seattle Grace Mercy West In “Scandal,” set in Washington, D.C., Kerry would be. She was so proficient and imaginative that, Hospital in Seattle, Wash. It, of course, delves into the Washington portrays Olivia Pope, who had been a White in addition to earning a Master of Fine Arts, she won intricacies of the staff’s personal relationships. House communications director for the president of the prestigious Gary Rosenberg Writing Fellowship “I can feel it when there’s too much medical and not the United States (Fitzgerald Grant portrayed by Tony Award. enough personal, and that’s the most important bal- Goldwyn). ance to keep,” Rhimes quipped. How to WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM The Triangle seek your TRIBUNE life’s SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013 PAGE 6B purposeDo you or anyone you know have any area of health that Religion you want to improve? Do you think God has a purpose in your life or do you think you Black Marriage Day puts couples in the spirit are here by accident? Does it By Angela G. King make sense to learn how to THE OAKLAND PRESS eat and exercise for God’s pur- They’ve decided that sooner is pose? better than later, thanks to the These are ques- Black Marriage Day festivities tions that none they recently attended at the of us should Charles H. Wright Museum of avoid answering. African American History. If you would like Alisa Harris and Michael Veney more informa- were so inspired by the event tion on this con- that they’ve moved their impend- versation, send ing nuptials up 10 months. The Words of me an email. Oak Park couple now plan to wed Tender Our health is this summer rather than next Care the most impor- year. ANN tant possession “We realized that we did not HARRIS we have. Without want to wait,” Harris said, sum- good health, we ming up an entire spent with oth- cannot fully enjoy all of the er couples from throughout blessings that are awaiting us. southeast Michigan. Today, our society is con- In the weeks that have passed, sumed with living and eating Harris and Veney say they have on the go. resolved to culminate their near- It is stress-free to prepare a ly four-year engagement with a family meal nowadays. Just small, intimate wedding on July go to any restaurant and or- 26. And they’ve scrapped their der a dinner with all of the original plans for a big ceremo- trimmings. Not only does this ny aboard a charter yacht on the method save time, but it al- Detroit River to make it happen. lows families to do other Instead, Harris, a retired social things. worker, and Veney, who owns a For one or two people, it commercial maintenance serv- makes sense to order out. ice, will exchange vows before However, eating on the run just a few relatives and friends sustains us from hunger, but at Macedonia Baptist Church. these types of meals do not That’s just the kind of impact provide the necessary nutri- Nisa Muhammad, executive dients that our bodies need. Our rector of the Wedded Bliss est marriage rate of any ethnic raised by single parents, said Muhammad came up with hailed in some 300 communi- bodies crave and flourish with Foundation in Washington, D.C., or racial group in this country. Detroit family therapist Robert Black Marriage Day to help fos- ties around the country. But the the right kinds of nourish- had in mind when she first The result is a segment of the Williams. It’s like a rippling ef- ter healthier relationships gain in momentum has not ment. We need to be more at- launched Black Marriage Day in overall U.S. population marked fect, with dysfunctional attitudes among teens, singles and cou- come easily. tentive to the call of health. 2002. A journalist and lecturer by three of four children born and behaviors passed from gen- ples so more black children grow “Black Marriage Day is running In Genesis 1, it reads that who knows firsthand what it is out of wedlock; children, these eration to generation. up with the benefits of a two- counterculture to what is expect- God created the heavens and to be married, divorced, a single experts point out, who conse- “They want to have healthy re- parent family. A year after deed for black people,” said the earth. In the Garden of mother and remarried, she want- quently are most vulnerable to lationships, but they don’t have vising her initiative, 30 commu- Muhammad, who travels the Eden, there were fresh fruits ed to help spur a major cultural such ills as poverty, teen preg- the wherewithal to form them, nities nationwide were on board. country touting the value and and vegetables at the dispos- shift in the African- American nancy, delinquency, domestic vi- so they don’t gravitate toward Typically observed the fourth benefits of marriage – to young al for Adam and Eve. Also, community, where only 30 per- olence and substance abuse. them,” he explained. “Instead, Sunday of every March, with re- black people in particular. “We there was a river with crystal- cent of couples are married. They are merely reflecting the they align themselves with the lated festivities all week leading live in a culture that does not clear water for them to drink. That, according to social ex- disadvantaged home life that is (unhealthy) environments they up to that day, this year’s 10th support, encourage and pro- They dined on these items perts across the board, is the low- all too common for children have been exposed to. anniversary celebration saw it mote marriage in the black com- and were healthy from it munity.” In those days, the life span of people was far longer than it is today. Could it be that their diet attributed to longevity? Also, the types of manual labor and exercises surely helped the body thrive to its capacity. Not like today, ESPN’s teleconferenceChris hosted by theBroussardcall me or tweet in support of to keep holdsit as a place where peo- firmparticularly the ones that touch when many of the conven- K.I.N.G Movement. Broussard is me. I’ve had NBA players and ple of faith would be free to on tolerance and understand- iences of life are just a finger- the president of the organiza- coaches and management call serve God without censure. ing,” Collins wrote in the arti- tip away and we do not have tion that aims to uplift men me in support,” he said. “I’m “We live here in America and cle. to exert a lot of energy. through biblical teachings. just thankful to all you broth- we want our children growing When asked to reconcile Biblical history is important The group offered up prayers ers for your prayers and your up in a country where they can Collins’ faith with his homosex- because it points us to surviv- for Broussard who gay rights support and your encourage- be free to serve the Lord and uality on ESPN’s “Outside the ing the natural way. In Biblical advocates are calling to be fired ment, and this has really been speak for the Lord, and hope- Lines,” however, Broussard said times, people did not have all or suspended from his position an awesome experience.” fully society’s morals and stan- it was not a union supported of the conveniences that we Broussard with ESPN for saying NBA play- He said he hoped that dards would encourage that. by biblical teachings. have today. Their diet consist- er Jason Collins’ homosexual through his experience My whole vision is that we im- “Personally, I don’t believe By Leonardo Blair pact America so much that they that you can live an openly ho- ed of natural foods, no super- THE CHRISTIAN POST lifestyle was inconsistent with Christians would be bold about markets or fast food chains. biblical scripture. ESPN, how- their faith in God, “hopefully turn towards God,” he said. mosexual lifestyle or an open- Natural foods have been in Under fire for publicly declar- ever, has not bowed to the pres- even unify around a Kingdom Last week, free agent NBA ly, like premarital sex between existence for around 2,000 ing that practicing homosexu- sure so far. agenda,” he said. “I believe God player Jason Collins revealed in heterosexuals. If you are living years, which means they pro- ality isn’t supported by biblical Broussard thanked those on is getting all the glory from this a Sports Illustrated article that that type of lifestyle, the Bible vided stability and health. scripture, ESPN sports analyst the teleconference for their and I’ve been resting on the he is homosexual. He also ex- says you know them by their I researched the Internet for Chris Broussard told a nation- prayers and told them he has scriptures, ‘blessed are you pressed that his Christian faith fruits; it says that’s a sin,” a few natural foods that we al group of Christian men that been getting a lot of support. when you are persecuted for was an important part of his Broussard said. “If you’re open- enjoy today: Apples (Song of God was being glorified in the “I’m getting such an outpour- righteousness sake.’ So I know life. ly living in unrepentant sin, Solomon 2:5); almonds firestorm. ing of support from Christians this is a blessing,” he said. “My parents instilled whatever it may be, not just ho- (Genesis 43:11; Numbers “Even though I’m getting a lot throughout the country and At the end of the meeting, Christian values in me. They mosexuality, whatever it 17:8); dates (2 Samuel 6:19; 1 of hate, God is being glorified,” even throughout the world. I’ve Broussard further told the men taught Sunday school, and I en- maybe, I believe that’s walking Chronicles 16:3); figs he said during a national prayer had several big name pastors that his vision for America was joyed lending a hand. I take the in open rebellion to God and to (Nehemiah 13:15; Jeremiah teachings of Jesus seriously, Jesus Christ.” 24:1-3); grapes (Leviticus 19:10; Deuteronomy 23:24); melons (Numbers 11:5; Isaiah 1:8); olives (Isaiah 17:6; Micah 6:15); pistachios (Genesis 43:11); pomegranates (Numbers 20:5; Deuteronomy 8:8); raisins (Numbers 6:3; 2 Church Leader Gazette ing number of Southern Baptist congregations around cent of his congregation voted to change the name. Samuel 6:19); beans (2 Samuel Baptist namethe can country that are bequietly moving a away hindrance from their Their restlessness isn't new. The 168-year-old 17:28; Ezekiel 4:9); cucumbers After 87 years, the University Baptist Church of denomination's historic namesake -- worried that it Southern Baptist Convention -- the country's largest (Numbers 11:5); onions Coral Gables recently shed its name for something conjured up images of pipe organs, narrow-minded- Protestant denomination with some 46,000 cooper- (Numbers 11:5); and fish it felt was more forward looking – Christ Journey. ness or stuffy, formal services. ating U.S. churches and over 4,800 field personnel Matthew 15:36; John 21:11- It was following the lead of First Baptist Church of The reality, pastors say, is that many modern worldwide -- was asked to consider changing its 13. Perrine, which dropped the name it had held for 89 Baptist churches mix their liturgy with rock bands name at least seven times between 1965 and 2004, Listen to the voice of God by years in favor of Christ Fellowship. and gourmet coffee, and sermons are more likely to said spokesman Roger Oldham. adhering to a healthier Coral Baptist Church of Coral Springs relaunched be about personal growth than fire and brimstone. Congregations have been concerned that their de- lifestyle. In numerous in- itself in 2006 as Church By the Glades. While their approach to saving souls has kept up nomination's strict biblical interpretations of cre- stances, many of us are in sit- And First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale is now with the times, some pastors feel the name has not. ation, women's roles and homosexuality have been uations where we have no known as "First Fort Lauderdale" on its new website. "Baptist today has as many flavors as Baskin and politicized, even by their own members. control over what we are giv- The word “Baptist” is found in a faintly lettered Robbins ice cream. It has no defined meaning, and Southern Baptists can be found in every state and en to eat. tagline. where it does, no positive meaning," explained Bill U.S. territory, with most in the south and southwest. However, more than likely, These South Florida churches are joining a grow- White, Christ Journey's lead pastor. Ninety-three per- there will be a vegetable on the plate. Remember when the Hebrews boys asked to not be given food from the King’s table, but to be fed plain food and water. In 10 days they orship were far healthier and looked Holland Chapel AME Zion anniversary better than those who had W APEX DURHAM GREATER NEW BIRTH CHAPEL HILL choice dishes (Daniel 1). HOLLAND CHAPEL AMEZ ST. JOSEPH AME 2918 Harvard Avenue JAMES WALLACE PLAZA By considering a better diet, 360 Burgess Road 2521 Fayetteville Street The Sensational Nightingales 150 E. Rosemary Street your weight will be controlled, Evangelist Phyllis C. Dowdy of Organist Fred Mason Jr. will be will be in concert May 19. Call Circle of Deliverance Ministry mental alertness with be far The Worship Center in Southern honored for 50 years of service 596-2209. presents telling God’s story from more astute, your attitude will riefs Pines is the guest speaker for May 12 at 8 a.m. creation to God’s prophets May be calmer, life’s issues will ap- Mother’s Day service at 10 a.m. EMMANUEL AME 18, 5 to 9 p.m. The public is in- pear to be solvable, and you B • The church will host its 153th WEST DURHAM 2018 Riddle Road vite. will appreciate being alive. RALEIGH homecoming service May 19 at 1901 Athens Street Women’s Day is May 19 at 10 COMPASSIONATE BAPTIST 10 a.m. Presiding Elder Lawrence Women’s Day is May 19 at 10 a.m. The Rev. Daphne Wiggins Send your church news to: The A. Miller of the Durham District a.m. The Rev. Patricia Carrington, of Union Baptist Church is guest Triangle Tribune, 115 Market Ann G. Harris, MRE, is an in- 2310 Compassionate Drive. is the guest speaker. Call (919) associate minister at Henderson preacher. Street, Suite 360H, Durham, NC spirational freelance writer The annual Boys Camp is June 362-7831. Grove Baptist, is the guest speak- 27701; e-mail info@triangletri- who resides in Raleigh. You 11-15 for ages 8-18. Registration deadline is May 26. Call 828- er. bune.com; or fax 688-2740. can reach her at annghar- Deadline: Tuesday by noon. [email protected]. 4253.