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primaryBy for Gary D. allRobertson races RIBUNE ASSOCIATED PRESS TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE RALEIGH – North Carolina legislators are considering whether to move all primary elections next year to March, not just the presidential primar- VOLUME 17 NO. 24 $1.00 ies, key House and Senate leaders said Wednesday. WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 Primaries for state races, including those for governor, Congress and the legislature, are currently set for next May 3. A shift to one date, if agreed to, could save millions of dollars for taxpayers by eliminating the Johnson C. Smith need for two statewide primaries but also force potential candidates for dozens of jobs to accelerate their decision-making and fundraising. alumna Danielle A bill brokered by North Carolina Republican leaders this summer and Williams adds already approved by the Senate set March 15 as the presidential primary date. But the House will vote not to accept the Senate bill late Wednesday, more gold to her according to Rep. David Lewis, R-Harnett, a Republican National Commit- tee member, setting up the need for House and Senate negotiations. trophy shelf. Lewis and Sen. Bob Rucho, R-Mecklenburg, told The Associated Press lawmakers are discussing several other election changes, many of them technical and some sought by the State Board of Elections. But they also said separately that holding only one primary in March also was being ex- Please seeNORTH CAROLINA/2A Advocate Durham of justice schools restored By Latisha Catchatoorian leader [email protected] DURHAM – Don’t let Scott Holmes’ skin color or Quaker at- retainedBy Latisha tire fool you. Catchatoorian An adjunct professor of [email protected] restorative justice in the Depart- DURHAM – It appears ment of Justice and Policy Stud- Durham Public Schools Super- ies at Guilford College in intendent Bert L’Homme will Greensboro, and an assistant be sticking around for a while. clinical professor of law and di- The DPS board recently ex- rector of the civil litigation clinic tended L’Homme’s contract at N.C. Central University School PHOTO BY LATISHA CATCHATOORIAN after he marked a calendar of Law, Holmes spoke with com- year as superintendent. Ac- munity members at a recent Women of all races, nationalities and ages were out to rally for women’s rights. cording to published reports, roundtable luncheon hosted by the contract extension will not the Religious Coalition for a come with a pay raise, though Nonviolent Durham. he will receive 20 more vaca- So what is restorative justice? tion days annually. L’Homme It focuses on rehabilitating of- earns $225,000 a year as a fenders through reconciliation base salary. His new contract with those they’ve victimized expires in 2019. and the community-at-large. Women blanket “I am very grateful to our “In places where this (restora- board for their vote of confi- tive justice) is happening dence in our team in extend- around the world, restorative ing my contract,” he said. practices reduce recidivism,” “Our school district has made Holmes said. “That’s a famous Durham to rally for great progress, but we need to way of saying that people stop redouble our efforts to ensure committing crimes usually that every child succeeds in when they look into the eyes of Durham Public Schools, no people they’ve hurt. But, more By Latisha Ethelyn Holden Baker, a Fayet- ample, you had to read certain matter their home address or importantly, it trains us all to equality,teville opportunityresident who drove out things in the constitution that background.” Catchatoorian hold the conflict in our commu- for the march, said five more the (official) people couldn’t [email protected] L’Homme has been candid nity and not let the lawyers and years will make a century since even decipher themselves.” about the struggles the dis- the police take our conflicts DURHAM – The Bull City the 19th amendment, but Con- Durham Mayor Bill Bell said he trict has faced financially as away from us, because it’s in showed up and out for the gress still has yet to ratify the could relate to the women’s legislators continue to make our conflicts that we become Women’s Equality Through Equal Rights Amendment. She concerns. budget cuts to public educa- deeper and richer and have Time march and rally last week said she was marching in honor “My concern is not just for the tion. He’s been frank about stronger relationships.” in honor of Women’s Equality of women who have died and women of the day; it’s for the student achievement, espe- Holmes said it is in our con- Day. The event commemorated given their lives, both black and women of tomorrow,” he said. cially in regards to the flicts that we can resolve prob- the certification of the 19th white, for the women’s equality “I have three daughters, (and) I achievement gap of minori- lems and clarify our norms. He Amendment to the Constitution cause. have three granddaughters. I ties. He’s also addressed the said when we let others solve in 1920 granting American “I’m here to continue with the want them to have the same high rates of suspensions and our own conflicts, they are women the right to vote. struggle because I have a grand- rights and privileges as every- his desire to reduce these taken away from us and we lose “The right to vote happens to daughter who in the future will one else has, and I don’t want types of out-of-school disci- the ability to participate in our be the only specific right be eligible to vote for the first any roadblocks in their way. plinary actions. own health and healing. women are guaranteed under time in 2016, and I want her to The only way we are going to The board is not the only “What I’m imagining for the constitution of the United have the rights that she is enti- make that happen is to continue one pleased with L’Homme’s Durham is a circle of restorative States of America,” said Audrey tled to. Not only her, but all to march, and to continue to performance. A combined 87 Muck, president of Triad NOW. young ladies,” Baker said. “In stand up and speak out for percent of all respondents to Please see RESTORATIVE/2A “The constitution still does not my lifetime, things have women’s rights in Durham and the 360-degree survey indi- fully acknowledge that we were changed because for example, all around.” cate citizens, parents and created equal, too. We remain at one particular time as an According to information on community members are ei- an unprotected class of citizens African-American woman, I was actionnc.org, women make less ther “satisfied” or “very satis- and as we are seeing, it’s dan- not able to vote. I had registered than men in every state. In 28 of fied” with his work thus far. gerous to be excluded from to vote, but I had obstacles 50 states, congressional law- The board’s “specific con- Redistrict your own constitution.” when I went to the polls. For ex- tents” of L’Homme’s review Please see WOMEN/2A evaluation are confidential, but board chair Heidi Carter plan back did say a few words about him in her public remarks. “Dr. L’Homme assumed the position at a critical point before Southeast Raleigh citizens where trust in the system and stakeholder morale were low,” she said. “Bert hit the By Sharon McCloskey ground running, sometimes courtTHE POLICY WATCH fast and always steady. He speak out onSince then,community it’s been extremely or the buildings issues we desire, but By Latisha visited every school, met with It took nearly a decade for hard to find a job. one thing we always have is Catchatoorian every principal, engaged with North Carolina’s 2001 redistrict- Panelist Gina Dean said we mentorship. [email protected] individuals and community ing plan to wind its way through need to look at the funding allo- “If we don’t spend enough the courts, resolved finally in partners, and formed power- RALEIGH – There was no bet- cation and resources available time with our kids, all the 2009, just in time for the next ful relationships with external ter setting to host a Young for those like him. She men- money and buildings won’t census. The plans signed into and internal stakeholders.” African-American Speak-Out tioned Dennis Gaddy’s Second matter,” he said. “We have the law in 2011 don’t look to be far- L’Homme can be seen at Session than at the Chavis Com- Chance Alliance nonprofit, mentorship and leadership (that ing much better, as the parties many education-related munity Center, a place with his- which helps ex-felons get back we need) here in this room.” in the legal challenge head back events and causes in the com- toric significance for many on their feet and employed. A resident who grew up in the to state Supreme Court Monday munity, holds press confer- black residents. “You’ve got to help us, help foster care system and who is for a third time, this time on re- ences often and attended City Councilman Eugene you,” she said. “You can’t (fi- now an adult, said the city mand from the U.S. Supreme every DPS high school gradu- Weeks (District C) hosted the nally) get the job, smoke a blunt needs programs specifically de- Court. ation. He said the graduations session last week as a way to and then not pass the drug test. signed for teenagers, not just The question for the justices are some of the most reward- provide young black males and That’s just real talk.” ones for young children. She now is whether the 2011 plan ing parts of being an educa- females between the ages of 15- Christopher Jones, pastor of said these are critical years for a survives constitutional scrutiny tor. 25 an opportunity to speak up Ship of Zion Ministry, said he person. under the high court’s recent Carter said she and the about their concerns in the agrees that we need more jobs “That’s a very detrimental decision in Alabama Legislative board pointed to L’Homme’s community. Many parents and made available to our youth, time for them. That’s when peer Black Caucus v. Alabama, in accomplishments thus far. He younger children were present and we need more accommo- pressure comes in,” she said. which the justices held that law- has been brainstorming ways as well. dating facilities. “(Sometimes there are children) makers should not apply me- to plow ahead with the Future “One thing I’ve been preach- “They’re going to stay on the who are neglected and then chanical racial formulas when Forward Center to combat tru- ing out here is (we need) to street corner if we don’t give they look (for places of accept- drawing voting lines. ancy, created the Little River build more teen centers and not them something else to do,” he ance)… it used to be (that we For the parties challenging K-8 school, continues to gen- more jails,” Weeks said. said. could go) to churches. Some- North Carolina’s 2011 plan, the erate increased access to One 18-year-old man said he Former N.C. State basketball where we have dropped the court battle has been a bit like mental health services for stu- has a record but has since player Dereck Whittenburg said ball. We need to pick it up and learned from his mistakes. we may never get the funding Please see ROUND THREE/3A Please see SE RALEIGH/2A Please see DURHAM/2A

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MarchContinued from page primary 1A need to be addressed. for The lastallbut theraces Republican National repairContinued from pagecommunity 1A my client and I gave himills a the “ban the box” initiative. amined. time North Carolina held a Committee threatened to take justice practitioners, people preview of what that (meet- “When you restore some- "Both chambers are consid- separate presidential primary away most of the state's 2016 who meet every week to prac- ing) was going to be like and one’s humanity, you send ering options that streamline was in 1988. convention delegates if the tice together,” he said. “The then I listened to him,” he that person back out into the the primary process," Lewis "It's up for discussion. No- primary was held that early. people in this circle need to said. community as a whole person wrote in an email. Lewis and body has a real answer for National Democrats also have be committed to a lot of dif- Holmes said the meeting and then that person has the Rucho emphasized that both this," Rucho said in an inter- similar rules discouraging ferent things. They need to be was no “kumbaya moment.” opportunity to go out into chambers still support the view. "We've never done this February primaries. committed to a path that is “This was no get-up-and- their community and (pay it March 15 presidential pri- before." Should all primary elections more about healing and inclu- hug at the end of this thing forward),” a roundtable mem- mary. It's a "widely supported, Republican leaders decided be held March 15, the candi- sion and deep listening and and be friends. But she said ber said. bipartisan measure that will in 2013 to separate and move date filing period certainly vulnerability than hammer what she needed to say into Holmes said the most im- reflect the important role up the presidential primary so would have to begin earlier. and nail. They also need to the eyes of the man who had portant part of restorative jus- North Carolina plays in elect- voters in the nation's ninth Currently, the filing period be- come from the parts of our caused her harm, and he tice is getting the community ing" the president, Lewis most populous state could gins Feb. 8. community that are most di- heard it. She saw his emo- involved, especially those added. have more influence on Other races on the 2016 bal- rectly affected by the machin- tional and spiritual response who are affected by the mass The counties usually pay for choosing nominees. lot include lieutenant gover- ery of the injustice system.” to (her) questions and saw incarceration of their children elections. Rucho said there The 2013 law would have nor and other members of the Holmes recounted an expe- deep remorse in him. It didn’t ushered into the pipeline. He are a lot of unknowns about set the North Carolina presi- Council of State, as well rience of a client he had who make her want to forgive said these circles must be rep- holding two primaries that dential primary in February, scores of judgeships and had murdered someone. The him… but she left that meet- resentative of Durham and its county commission seats. victim’s mother wanted to ing feeling more healed. More racial, gender and sexuality- meet with Holmes’ client be- healed than if we had gone to based diversity. cause she had some things trial (and), she had had to re- “It’s all well and good for me she needed to say and some live that as a witness,” he said. – this white, privileged Quaker questions she needed an- One “success story” of lawyer who has everything swered, and she was angry. restorative justice that going for me on every axis of Women blanket Durham to She had specific questions Holmes brought up was that privilege… it’s one thing for about the way her daughter of Daryl Atkinson. Atkinson is me to want to participate in died that only Holmes’ client the senior staff attorney of the this,” he said. “But I am igno- could answer. Southern Coalition for Social rant of the real problems that rally for opportunities “A part of her healing was to Justice. Years ago Atkinson people face in the communi- Continued from page 1A Smith with Working America, than $300 million annually,” ties that are most harmed, makers have supported meas- a coalition partner for the she said. meet the guy. This was before was incarcerated for drug traf- even though I spend a lot of ures that restrict women’s re- event. “It (this march) is im- Michelle Laws, executive di- I even knew what restorative ficking and has since found time there and I do a lot of lis- productive rights, including portant in this day and time… rector of the N.C. NAACP, said justice was. I met with her and success in Durham. Attorney tening. It’s not my life experi- abortion services. Despite the as women, our rights are still women will not stand by as I listened, and she poured her General Loretta Lynch has rec- ence.” fact that 40 percent of all not where they should be. A legislators continue to deny pain to me. Then I met with ognized him for his work on households with children big example is that women women livable wages and under 18 have women as the are still not getting equal pay called out men in office (like main breadwinners, only four for equal work. It’s a shame Governor Pat McCrory), by states have passed laws guar- when we receive 70 percent name. She said men in office anteeing workers earn sick of the dollar, and men get 100 have been making decisions leave. percent of what they’re worth. that aversely affect women. Beth Dehghan, founder and I think it’s time to recognize “If we’re 54 percent of the Chapel Hill- president of Women NC, said that.” electorate, there’s no reason she wants North Carolina to Dehghan said that at the why there still should be Durham, NC adopt a CEDAW ordinance, as rate policies are going in these types of policies that are a handful of other cities al- North Carolina, women won’t hurting women,” Smith said. ready have. The Convention see equal pay with men until “Women are now head of the on the Elimination of all 2064. She said another reason households; we’re still having Forms of Discrimination the CEDAW ordinances to buy health care insurance Against Women is an interna- should be implemented is be- which we can’t afford…like tional treaty adopted in 1979 cause of all the domestic vio- yeah we have the right to by the United Nations General lence against women in the vote, but when you look at the Assembly. state. policies that are out there that “If you look at other coun- “There were 64 domestic vi- could help families and tries, they’ve (already) had fe- olence murders reported in women, they’re not passing male presidents (and leaders North Carolina in 2014. There them. That’s a frustration for for awhile). We claim to be a were more than 100,000 do- me as a woman in 2015.” moving-forward country, but mestic violence calls in 2013- we still have policies on the 14 in North Carolina. The cost (See video of the rally on our books that are hurting women of domestic violence in North website’s video page.) and families,” said Carolyn Carolina is estimated at more 1(877)710-5973 Durham superintendent gets

Continuedcontract from page 1Aextensionlearning and growth at to the it 2019to our children to improve dents, is working to decrease forefront,” Carter said. “He achievement in every school suspensions, supports the continues to lead us through and to help all of our children Hub Farm and more. an unprecedentedly tough graduate. With our teachers “Dr. L’Homme understands budget season with a strong, and principals leading the and appreciates Durham, and transparent process and fi- way and with our commu- THE he maneuvers our commu- nancial management.” nity’s help, we will accom- nity climate with student Added L’Homme: “We owe plish that.” DURHAM-ORANGE LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT >> COMMENT PERIOD PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the D-O LRT Project is open for public comment until October 122h. View the DEIS or learn more about the project at ourtransitfuture.com. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEIS SEPT SEPT 15 19 PHOTO BY LATISHA CATCHATOORIAN Southeast Raleigh residents express their views on community needs. 4 -7p.m. 2-5p.m. Friday Center Durham Station 101 Friday Center Dr., 515 W. Pettigrew St., SE Raleigh residents speak Chapel Hill, NC, 27517 Durham, NC 27701 COMMENT AT A PUBLIC HEARING outContinued on from page community 1A munities is nothing new. issuesvarious answers was people SEPT OCT we need programs.” A young teen said she’s who are desperate for accept- Frank White, pastor of Anti- been working with the North ance turn to a place where och Bible Fellowship Church, Carolina Fair Share Commu- they can be a part of some- said too many entities (like nity Development Corpora- thing. It was also repeatedly churches) are trying to do tion, a nonprofit that provides mentioned that if youth had 29 1 things themselves instead of a vehicle of change for strug- more creative outlets in addi- coming together. gling communities, and not tion to sports, this would help Several elementary-aged all police are bad. combat such a problem. 4-7p.m. 4-7p.m. children voiced some of their “But there are some police Weeks said he reads about Friday Center Durham County hopes for the community who are doing wrong things Raleigh being “No. 1” in a lot such as “more places for us to to black people,” she said, of areas, but there is plenty 101 Friday Center Dr., Commissioners’ Chamber study” and “to take care of the mentioning that it is impor- more work to be done for the Chapel Hill, NC 27517 200 East Main St., earth everyday and not just tant to know your rights. youth, the homeless and suf- on Earth Day.” “They (youth) don’t feel fering veterans. Durham, NC 27701 One little girl stood up and comfortable (with police) rid- The meeting is one in a se- said, “My sister got killed and ing through (neighborhoods). ries of district meetings in- Any individual who requires special assistance to participate in that really hurt my feelings.” Every time they do ride tended to cover a wide range Another topic frequently through, they think they’re of topics impacting residents apublicmeetingshouldcontactOurTransitFutureat1-800-816-7817 discussed was the relation- looking for somebody,” a of Southeast Raleigh. Visit at least one week prior to the 2rst meeting to make arrangements. ship between police and citi- Raleigh mother said. raleighnc.gov for further in- zens (young ones especially) Weeks asked the youth why formation on upcoming Toda persona que necesite ayuda especial para poder participar en in the community. One man they think young people join events. una reuniÓnpÚblica, debe ponerse en contacto con Our Transit Future said the over-policing of com- gangs. The common theme of al 1-800-816-7817. 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, September 6, 2015

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Continuedopens from page at 1A thenot presume Supreme a waiver of that missed Court the request. ADVERTISEMENT pushing a rock up a hill. privilege. It would be up to They also asked the court to Nearly every effort at relief the legislature to change the delay the 2014 election cycle, HOW TO PICK A GREAT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD from the state’s highest court law, the justices said, so that which would start with candi- By Kevin P. Chavous has been rejected. communications with attor- date filings in February 2014 One of the most important decisions a parent will make is selecting a school for First came the appeal of a neys, like other privileged re- and primaries in May, until their child. And when it comes to a child’s needs and learning style, a parent is lower-court order requiring districting communications, the court ruled on the validity the one who knows exactly what it takes for their child to be successful. That’s lawmakers to disclose conver- became public once a plan of the plans – something the why school choice matters. It empowers a parent to choose the best school for sations, emails and the like was enacted. court had done in 2002 dur- their son or daughter. they had with staff, consult- In the midst of that appeal, ing the previous round of re- By collecting information, talking to other parents, visiting schools, and exer- plaintiffs asked Justice Paul districting litigation. ants and others about the cising the right to choose, a parent can take the lead in making sure that their drawing of the maps – an Newby recuse himself from The justices took no action child receives a high-quality education and a positive school expe- order that was consistent with participating in the case, cit- on that request, letting the state law at the time requiring ing more than $1 million in election cycle proceed as rience. legislative communications to contributions funneled into scheduled and under the chal- That’s what Sheila Jackson, a long-time DC resident, did for her be made public after the re- his 2012 re-election campaign lenged plan — dismissing the daughter. She knew that her daughter Shawnee was struggling in districting plan became law. by the Republican State Lead- request as moot when it is- middle school, so she applied for a scholarship through DC the Op- But Republican lawmakers ership Committee — the same sued its opinion in December portunity Scholarship program, a program that provides scholar- involved in the 2010 redis- entity directing the redistrict- 2014. ships to low-income DC children to attend a private school. tricting process circumvented ing plan at issue in the case. In that December opinion, “I was so grateful for this scholarship because it afforded me with that open records require- In a one sentence order with the court upheld the 2011 re- Chavous the opportunity to important factors, like safety, curriculum, staff ment by channeling relevant no explanation and no indica- districting plan 4-2 along and school activities into account when selecting the perfect school communications through tion of who made the deci- party lines. (Then Justice Bob for my daughter,” said Sheila. Hunter did not participate in their lawyers, arguing later sion, the court denied that While parents truly know what is best for their children, finding the perfect request. the case.) that, as a result, the communi- school can be an intimidating task. Here are just a few items that a parent should cations remained cloaked Next came the appeal of the Plan challengers then ap- consider when looking for the best school fit for their child. with the attorney-client privi- three-judge panel’s decision pealed to the U.S. Supreme lege. upholding the plan as consti- Court, and in April the high Curriculum – A parent should be able to decide what his or her child is exposed The state Supreme Court tutional. court accepted the appeal, va- to in the classroom, and understanding the curriculum of a school is a vital as- agreed with the lawmakers, Shortly after it was filed in cated the judgment of the pect of a child’s overall education. Setting up a one-on-one meetings with the writing in the first Dickson v. September 2013, the chal- state Supreme Court, and sent principal to get a feel for the school and its’ culture is a critical first step. It is Rucho opinion that because lengers again asked Newby to the case back to that court for also important to attend open houses and participate in school tours. A parent the state law did not expressly step aside. And again, in a further review in light of the should always ask the administration and faculty questions about classes and include attorney-client com- one-sentence order with no Alabama decision. what sort of subjects the school emphasizes. munications, the court would explanation, the court dis- Parent Involvement – All parents should also explore ways that they can get in- volved and meet other parents whose children attend the school. Attending a par- ent-teacher association meeting, frequenting online parent forums that highlight schools in the area and reviewing blogs that provide information about a school from those who know firsthand are just a few suggestions. Safety of the school – Asking questions about the safety practices of the school New generation of black and requesting the plans and preparations for emergencies or unexpected events are also important. A parent can even go as far as contacting the local police de- partment to inquire about incidents of violence in the school or the surrounding community as well. Knowing that a child is in a safe environment not only puts women stand against racial a parent’s mind at ease, but also shifts the focus on learning. Learning Environment - All schools have individual and distinct cultures and learning and teaching philosophies. As well, there are aspects of a child that will inequalityBy Barrington M. Salmon haveand been meeting stereotypes and strate- movement, dead. I can’t take affect how a school should teach and interact with them both in and outside of the classroom, including: learning style, motivation, physical and mental health Special to the AFRO gizing. As the national politi- it anymore.” cal electoral season swings However, Lynch acknowl- challenges, behavior challenges, learning disabilities, and self-understanding. A During the arc of the mod- into high gear, #BlackLives- edged the anger and frustra- parent should take all of these factors into account and closely examine the ern civil rights movement, Matter has been pushing pres- tion blacks feel about the school’s approach to teaching, learning and testing. women have played a critical idential candidates to take differences in the way they And when it comes to teachers, schools that share best practices, invest in their role in organizing, planning, positions on issues of con- and mainstream individuals teachers and provide them with the mentoring and professional development are supporting and implementing cern for black people. are treated by police. She said always best. strategies designed to con- “I’ve been talking to some of she sees better training as a For example, Sheila knew that Shawnee performed better in smaller environ- front and topple the racial key way to lower the number the young people. I don’t get ments, so she ruled out larger schools. Today, Shawnee is a 19-year old college segregation that disenfran- too involved though,” Ladner of violent encounters be- student at St. Augustine’s College, on the dean’s list and still thriving in a small chised black Americans for said. “Some of the young tween blacks and law enforce- more than a century. But the women in Black Lives Matter ment. school environment. sexism and misogyny of men movement complained to me Washington, D.C. activist Her story proves that if a parent utilizes available resources, then they can and in the movement and the that [the Rev.] Al Sharpton and businesswoman Avis will make the right choice for their child. There are many good resources for par- widespread patriarchy in the was sucking up all the air. I Jones-DeWeever, president ents available online, something Sheila discovered when researching about larger society relegated told them, ‘You don’t ask, you and CEO of the local consult- schools for Shawnee. "You can't be afraid of the internet," Sheila says. "If need be, women to the shadows. just take.’ Frederick Douglass ing firm Incite Unlimited, said go to the local library and they can help you get started." “The times guided all said power concedes nothing no one should be surprised in Schooldigger.com is one website that provides a comprehensive overview on women white and black,” without a struggle. I told them the ascendency of the move- available schools, and Greatschools.com is another more comprehensive resource, Dorie Ann Ladner, civil rights to confront them, told them if ment’s powerful, defiant containing information like school philosophy, test scores, school environment, organizer and activist, said. they push you, push them women. parent reviews, and even homes for sale in the area. The Picky Parent Guide (pick- “Traditionally, the movement “It’s not unusual in the back. yparent.com) is another useful guide for parents struggling to find the right was male-driven and women “I saw them on television sense that black women have school fit for their child. Resources like these, as well as, printed directories were in the background, in disrupting one of Bernie been absolutely critical in get- church, at home. People like Sanders’ speeches. I didn’t ting the work done within from local community and family resource centers provide a wealth of informa- me who were very headstrong know they’d do that, go that civil rights movements since tion. saw it as a hindrance to what far,” she continued with a like forever,” she said. “I don’t There is no doubt that children benefit tremendously when a parent is actively I needed to do. We had Fannie chuckle. think anyone gave women the involved in their education. Not every school works for every child, so it’s impor- Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Victo- One of the hallmarks of the space to do anything. They as- tant that a parent invest the time to make the right decision, so that their child ria Jackson, Gray Adams and #BlackLivesMatter’s tactics, serted their own work and in will strive, thrive and succeed. other women who were active particularly early on, was to the process of that did the “You can’t be shy when checking into schools,” said Sheila. “This is your child, and involved. We broke the put a twist on traditional work. It’s natural that women and their future is at stake. Network, do your own research, ask lots of questions mold in Alabama and Missis- forms of protest by doing have been in the forefront, and speak to friends, co-workers, and church members and you too can pick a sippi.” things such as shutting down and now we’re beginning to great school for your child!” Ladner participated in the different parts of the city, lie- see people paying more atten- Kevin P. Chavous, Urban News Service Freedom Rides in the early tion to women stepping into ins, demonstrations in un- Executive Counsel, American Federation for Children 1960s, served as a founding usual places and unexpected these roles.” www.paschoolchoice.org member of the Student Non- times, blocking major thor- violent Coordinating Commit- oughfares and highways, and tee and helped organize disrupting businesses and the Mississippi’s Freedom Sum- general flow and pace of life mers. She said in the face of in cities like Washington, D.C. pervasive racism and struc- “I’ve been all over the tural inequalities, young black planet; I’ve seen people shot Compassion. men and women have no down in the streets. I’ve never choice but to rise up to chal- considered myself to be a To some, it’s just a word. To us, it’s who we are, what we do and how we do it. lenge the threat to their sur- coward in any way or shape, vival. but I’m petrified right now,” More than half a century Nicole Lee, a human rights Inside every heart patient there’s a person. Someone who later, young female activists, lawyer who has monitored needs cardiovascular care that’s as compassionate as it including Patrisse Cullors and events and police behavior in Alicia Garza, are based on the cities, said. “I’m petrified for is cutting edge. As focused on patients and their families West Coast. Carmen Perez, my girls that their bodies and as it is on performance and outcomes. As trusted as it is Toni Sanders, Erika Totten, hearts will be stolen, de- technologically advanced. As committed to caring for and Tamika Mallory are rat- stroyed by (this) system.” the whole person as it is to caring for your heart. If that tling the status quo on the Perez, executive director of East Coast. Women like the Justice League NYC, an or- someone happens to be you, your heart’s in the right Johnetta Elzie, active in ganization that grew out of place. See how it feels at hearts.wakemed.org. protests and organizing in the the rash of police killings of Midwest in Ferguson and St. black and brown men, spoke Louis, Missouri, are powering at a rally two weeks ago. the #BlackLivesMatter move- “We need the Department of ment which sprung to life fol- Justice to be as angry as we lowing the 2012 shooting are. Where is Loretta Lynch?” death of 17-year-old Trayvon Perez asked. “My heart is Martin. heavy because every single The women and a number day, on social media, I see of grassroots organizations someone, a sister in the

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RememberingThere will be many remem- on the region. the demonizedscope during andof after Katrinabusiness. In effect, New brances written in light of the Second, the disaster, while the disaster, including the Orleans became an occupied 10th anniversary of the a hurricane, was not entirely manner in which elements of city. The union of the teach- Hurricane Katrina disaster. natural. The extent of this the mainstream media por- ers was literally destroyed in There are a few points I storm, and several other trayed black people desper- a reorganization of the city's would like to add as we more recent storms, speaks ately trying to survive as education system, for exam- 115 Market Street, Suite 360-G reflect on the to something called “extreme nothing more than looters ple. This had nothing to do with the disaster, but the dis- Durham, NC 27701 scope and weather,” which is a phe- and thugs. Whites who did depth of catas- nomenon that scientists what they needed to do in aster was used as an excuse trophe. almost universally agree is order to survive were treat- in order to rebuild the city in the image of those Gerald O. Johnson First, and not related to climate change. Katrina also was not simply who always want- PUBLISHER in order of importance, a natural event because of ed to seize control the failure of government to of New Orleans. Bonitta Best Katrina was not only a disaster pay attention the necessary Fifth, Katrina MANAGING EDITOR BILL for New precautions essential for a was about the U.S. FLETCHER Orleans, and locale that is below water and what it val- not only for level. In the right-wing ues. We should all R J . Louisiana, but efforts to disempower and remember the was a Gulf strangle government, the (lack of) response Coast disaster. Very little preparatory resources that by the Bush attention, for example, has were so important were administration. ever been paid to the impact unavailable. There was no Black figures ed, by contrast, as heroes or sense of an emergency. We of Katrina on Mississippi. The Third, Katrina was about devastation not only affected race and class. The poor and survivors. may remember the words of the black were the principal Fourth, Katrina was used former first lady Barbara Taken every five years and published in phases the lives of Gulf Coast don’t lie Mississippi residents, but had victims of the disaster. The as a means to restructure Bush suggesting that the over two or three years, the economic census of a long-term economic impact black poor, specifically, were New Orleans in a way that evacuees were better off in black-owned businesses has finally been released. served the interests of big the Houston holding zones It contains information captured in 2012 on black than they had been in New businesses and those owned by others. It also con- Orleans. What did this say tains information on revenues and employees with- about how the former first in those businesses. lady saw the population? At first take, the numbers are astounding, but a What did this say about closer analytical review may cause the reader to those who said nothing in question our economic status in this country and response to her remarks? the progress we must make in order to reach pari- Katrina was also about the ty and claim a proportionate share of business in U.S. in that it was the canary America. in the coal mine. The disaster This article celebrates the progress we have made was extreme, but it was a dis- by starting new businesses, but it will also dissect aster representative of the some of those data and offer a few solutions to the collapse of the basic public problems they present. infrastructure in the nation, A comparison of the 2007 versus the 2012 black not because there are no business stats shows an increase in firms from resources, but because the slightly more than 1.9 million to 2.6 million. resources are to the benefit Annual revenues for black firms went from $135.7 of the rich and powerful. billion to $187.6 billion. Black firms with paid This 10th anniversary is a employees rose from 106,566 to 110,786; the num- time for reflection, but it is ber of employees within black firms increased also a time for action against from 909,552 to 1,045,120; and the number of the very issues that con- black firms without employees (sole tributed to the Katrina disas- proprietorships) rose 1,815,298 to ter, issues that remain very 2,482,382. present in 2015. If you get nothing else from this arti- Bill Fletcher Jr. is the host of cle, please let the previous paragraph The Global African on sink into your brain. Analyze the Telesur-English. Follow him numbers and draw your own conclu- on Twitter and Facebook. sions about our economic status in this nation. JAMES The simple comparison between 2007 and 2012, if looked at critically, LINGMAN C should lead the reader to ask, for instance: “How is it that with a $1.2 tril- nation also engenders their publications. Millions of Taylor, co-founder of the lion aggregate income among blacks, EmmettThe more things change, Till’s life still relevant vivid memories from the black Americans and others foundation and a relative of our businesses have only $187.6 bil- the more they stay the same. past. The anniversary of responded with calls and Till’s, stated, “I see many lion in annual receipts?” Another reasonable ques- Racially motivated mur- Till's murder and the sub- demands for justice for Till parallels with what hap- tion to ask: “Why such a dearth of black business- ders of young black sequent not guilty verdicts and his family. pened to Emmett; you can es that have employees and such a preponderance Americans across the United that were given to Till's I had the opportunity on sev- connect the dots…. Our of one-person businesses?” States is not a new or rare confessed white killers eral occasions over the years to family, we had dealt with While I don’t want your eyes to glaze over from phenomenon. For too long stand as a painful speak and meet with Mobley in injustice for 60 years. We all the stats, let me point out just one more set. this brutally fatal manifesta- reminder that systemic Chicago and in New York City never had justice for There are 1.9 million Asian firms in the U.S. with tion of the madness of racial injustice in the U.S. before she died in 2003. She Emmett Till's murder.” annual receipts of $793.5 billion. Indian-Asian A m e r i c a n has been a long-term reali- was also a staunch civil rights Yes, the dots are being firms, specifically, number 382,521 yet command racism has per- ty for black America. activists and leader. connected. The Black Lives annual receipts of $251 billion. Hispanics have sisted in the We have to credit the raw I remember that she once Matter is growing, and the 3,320,563 firms that earn more than $517 billion face of public courage of Till's beloved said to me, “We have to keep memory of what happened annually. Crunch the population numbers and see horror and dis- mother, Mamie Till on fighting for freedom no to Till serves as an impor- what you find. gust. Mobley, for not allowing matter what obstacles they tant reminder. That’s it, no more stats. Aug. 28 her son's murder to go may put in our path. We have Geneva Reed-Veal, the You can look at the entire census report for your- marked the Benjamin unnoticed throughout the suffered too much to let any- mother of Sandra Bland, the self and see the numbers for all groups across all 60th anniver- nation and world. Mobley thing or anyone take us back- young black woman who categories. The larger message in this latest infor- Chavis, Jr. sary of the was a strong mother, and wards as a people.” Her words was arrested in Texas and mation is not only the celebratory aspect of entre- death of 14- she refused in the face of are still true and relevant found hanged in a jail cell preneurship and business startups among black y e a r - o l d enormous pressure to today. just a few weeks ago, was people, but also the fact that we do not support our Emmett Louis Till, who was keep her son's casket As we are now preparing for also at the Till's gravesite businesses to the degree we should – and can, with abducted, beaten and mur- closed at his funeral in the 20th anniversary of the memorial. The pain the Till $1.2 trillion in our pockets – and we are not grow- dered near Money, Chicago. Million Man March: Justice Or family still feels is the pain ing our businesses to the point of being able to hire Mississippi, for allegedly Mobley resisted the Else! Oct. 10 in Washington, the Bland family feels. This others. whistling at a white woman. advice of the funeral direc- D.C., the legacy of Till and the is pain that black America Please let this economic information marinate in At the time, Mississippi led tor and insisted that the piercing truth of the long life feels. your mind for a while. It is vital to our economic the nation in the number of casket carrying the badly and struggle of Mobley still Each generation of black growth and our collective economic empowerment. lynchings, according to mutilated body of her son scream out to this day to Americans has had to We can use these latest data to boost ourselves records kept by the Chicago remain open for public demand justice and equality endure this pain, but at the beyond mere discussions that always include Tribune. The brutal death of viewing. She said, “I want- for black America, and all same time continue to terms like “black buying power.” Until we harness the teenager visiting from ed the world to see what those who have been victim- demand and struggle for that so-called power and leverage it to our own Chicago served as inspira- they did to my baby.” And ized and oppressed by racism racial justice, freedom and benefit, it will continue to be power only for those tion for the Montgomery Bus that is exactly what hap- and injustice. equality. Black Lives Matter. with whom we spend it. And right now, we are not Boycott, which began in pened. Jet magazine and Recently, at Till's gravesite in Emmett Till's life still mat- spending very much of it with black-owned busi- December 1955, four hundreds of black-owned the Burr Oak Cemetery near ters. nesses. months after Till's death. newspapers across the Chicago, there was a memorial Caveat: Don’t get so hung up on comparing black The current Black Lives country put the horrible service organized by the Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is stats to those of other groups except as a measure- Matter movement that con- picture of Till's crushed Mamie Till Mobley Memorial the President and CEO of the ment of proportionality. Those groups arrived at tinues to gain momentum face on the front page of Foundation. Airickca Gordon- NNPA. where they are via other routes and means. They and support throughout the did not suffer the mistreatment blacks endured under slavery, Jim Crow, black codes, general mar- ket and ownership restrictions, lack of access to OUR VOICES credit markets and business subsidies, and the list health departments who goes on. My only reason for including those few in help patients manage med- this article is to point out the fact that they are tak- ications and roadblocks like ing care of their own by not only starting business- Program for mothers in danger BY MICHELLE HUGHES abusive domestic partner, CCNC is helping reduce transportation, child care or, es but by growing them and hiring their own peo- thanks to Community Care infant mortality, which is at as in Audrey’s case, domes- ple. This is a true story. It’s of North Carolina, a national-its lowest rate in state histo- tic abuse. Our charge must be to do much better than we about a smart, homegrown ly recognized public-private ry. That’s a great improve- This program is something are doing right now. We must stop relying on poli- program embedded in our partnership that coordinates ment over 1988, when our every North Carolinian can tics and politicians to pull us out of the ditch that state’s communities that has care for at-risk pregnant rate was the worst in the be proud of. We figured out many of them dug for us and threw us into. Our made tremendous progress women. nation. CCNC also saves how to create a system that charge is to be much better stewards of our $1.2 in ensuring North Carolina The woman, we’ll call her state taxpayers money at the would manage many of the trillion by cutting way back on what we buy and mothers-to-be have healthy Audrey (not her real name), rate of $3 saved for every medical and life situation from whom we buy it. babies who grow up in was found to be eligible for dollar spent, according to a factors that contribute to Our charge is to build more businesses to scale healthy families. Medicaid, which would help recent report by the State infant deaths, and we are and begin hiring hundreds of thousands of black Unfortunately, this story may cover her health care costs, Auditor. And all the funds seeing results. Despite these people, as economist Thomas Boston has called not have a happy ending, and she was connected to an saved stay right here in the results, CCNC is squarely in for, as well as many others. A great website to keep because state lawmakers are OB-GYN practice that partici- state. the crosshairs of legislators up with these data is Akiim DeShay’s seriously considering dis- pates in CCNC’s Pregnancy Thousands of North looking to reform our state’s BlackDemographics.com mantling the program this Medical Home program. She Carolina mothers are being Medicaid system. The numbers are out, y’all. Don’t sleep on them; year. told her doctors she didn’t cared for through this inno- The Senate and House are act upon them. They ain’t lying. It starts not long ago, in a want to get pregnant again vative network of public and negotiating different visions Piedmont county in North for at least two more years, private resources that of Medicaid reform, but the Jim Clingman can be reached at Carolina, when a pregnant and received an IUD to pre- screens those most likely to basic starting point is the blackonomics.com. woman without health insur- vent another pregnancy. have pre-term or low birth- state would end its contract ance went into labor, went to Through her OB-GYN, weight babies, and makes with CCNC and instead offer a hospital and delivered her Audrey was connected with sure they are able to see a its Medicaid business to child. It had been an unin- a CCNC pregnancy care coor- doctor for prenatal care and three large managed care Send comments and questions to: tended pregnancy, and her dinator who provided her receive interventions. CCNC insurance companies. Other abusive domestic partner with resources to address makes sure doctors get good “provider-led entities” (like The Triangle Tribune would not let her see a doctor her domestic violence situa- data about their patients, hospitals, rural clinics and 115 Market, Suite 360G for prenatal care before the tion and connected her with gives doctors state-of-the-art medical practices) could birth. important social supports to guidance on caring for preg- organize themselves to com- Durham, NC 27701 But at the hospital after the help her care for her baby. nancy complicated by condi- pete with the insurance com- (919) 688-9408 child was born, the woman’s By coordinating care for tions such as high blood panies for the Medicaid busi- situation began to improve. (919) 688-2740 - fax women like Audrey and pressure, and provides an ness. 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ANNIVERSARY Keaton Barrow Realty is cel- onlineBy Brenda Brown ebrating its 25th anniversary SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE Sept. 10, 6 to 9 p.m. at The September 23 marks the first Garden on Millbrook, 2400 E. day of fall. During this season, Millbrook Road. RSVP to (919) many people reflect on the grad- 571-9973. ual passing of time as green leaves turn gold and pine needles DURHAM CHAMBER blanket lawns. You are also slow- • Sept. 11, 8 to 10 a.m. – ly changing, and those golden First Responders years of retirement are one sea- Appreciation Breakfast, son closer. Durham Convention Center. We want you to be as prepared Email mrogers@durham- as possible and applying for chamber.org. retirement is one of Social Security’s top priorities. In fact, KNIGHTDALE CHAMBER applying for retirement benefits • The chamber’s annual EDNEY WIRE has never been easier. You can do golf tournament is Sept. 11. it all online. Unlike the leaves that Call (919) 266-4603 for more take many weeks to change, you information. can complete Social Security’s online retirement application in BWIB as little as 15 minutes. Better yet, Black Women in Business you can apply from the comfort will host “Chocolate, Auto dealers pressed to of your home or office. There is Conversation and A Book no need to drive to a local Social Swap” Sept. 17, 6 to 8 p.m. at Security office or wait for an the Chocolate Boutique in appointment with a Social Morrisville, RSVP by Sept. 15 Security representative. Simply to www.bwib-nc.com. support African- go to www.socialsecurity.gov/retire/a MISC. pply.html. • Moseley Architects of Most of the time, after your Charlotte has been chosen to online application is submitted, interview, Busby said what the owned dealerships have contin- design the new Orange AmericanBy Hazel Trice Edney communities you are done. There are no forms new memorandum means to ued to struggle. County Detention Facility. SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE to sign, and we usually require no black auto dealers and the black Marc Bland, vice president for The $20 million project in WASHINGTON, D.C. - This year additional documentation. Social community as a whole. diversity and inclusion for IHS Hillsborough will replace the alone, African-Americans are Security will process your appli- "The amount that African- Automotive, which provides Orange County Jail. projected to spend as much as cation and contact you if we need Americans spend on vehicles is statistics and information on • The N.C. Housing Finance $24 billion on new cars and further information. inappropriately unequal as it the automobile industry, said Agency has funding available other vehicles from America's Planning for retirement is much relates back to the number of the USBC has the right strategy to assist 3,000 homeowners auto industry. Yet research like preparing for colder weather; dealerships that we own as well to deal with the issues - not only in danger of foreclosure. Visit shows that, commensurate with you want to protect yourself and as the amount of money that as they pertain to the automo- www.NCForeclosurePreventi their spending, black con- your loved ones as best you can those particular brands market bile industry but others as well. on,gov. sumers have little to show for with the best resources possible. to the African-American con- "Activity based on facts and their support of car dealerships One important but easy way to sumer," he said. "And so what data...creates awareness and Send your business news to except the shiny new purchases do this is to check your Social we hope that this does - this education, which leads to prop- [email protected]. in their driveways. Security statement using your new relationship that we've er action and engagement," he That's the reason a new agree- secure online account. Set up established - is we want to said. The USBC, NAMAD and ment between the U.S. Black your account easily by answering showcase the power of the Hyundai are playing out this Chambers and the National a few questions to prove your African-American dollar and strategy. Association of Minority identity. After you have an recirculate that dollar so that Bland said African-Americans Automobile Dealers was estab- account, you can check your our black dealers can now represent about 8 percent of all The push lished to start solving that prob- statement anytime, day or night. increase the number of employ- new vehicles sold in the United lem. The purpose of the Your statement shows your life- ees that they have working on States. By last April, blacks had Memorandum of time earnings so you can make for more their staffs." bought 373,901 vehicles, which Understanding, signed late last sure those records are correct. NAMAD President Damon at a conservative $25,000 per month, is to forge relationships This way, you will know your Lester said there's been a drastic vehicle, could end up at $24 bil- with black vendors and suppli- retirement benefit will be accu- overtime decrease in black-owned dealer- lion by the end of the year. He ers with hopes to "open millions rate. ships. There were only 252 at listed the eight top brands sell- of dollars of opportunity to In addition, you can do some the end of 2014. That's down ing most to African-Americans black businesses across the useful things with your personal pay from a peak ownership of 795 in in order of sales: Toyota, By Stephanie Carson nation," said Ron Busby, presi- account: 2005, Lester said, a 31 percent Nissan, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, N.C. NEWS SERVICE dent/CEO of the USBC. • Get an estimate of your future reduction in less than 10 years. Kia, Hyundai and Dodge. "The end goal of these agree- benefits if you’re still working. RALEIGH – As many North The USBC has researched sev- Bland applauded Hyundai for ments is to leverage USBC's pro- • Print a letter with proof of Carolina companies ask eral national industries to find having one of its executives fessional relationships to pro- your benefits if you currently employees to do more with ways to recirculate dollars back present at the U.S. Black vide more tangible contracting receive them. less in the post-recession era, into black businesses and the Chamber School of opportunities for our small • Manage your benefits. many of those workers are community at large. Last year Management. But Hyundai is business members and to facili- Beginning the season of retire- not being compensated for the organization focused on just a start. tate collaboration in the black ment can be exciting and scary at working overtime. travel and tourism "and we said "The data that we have so far community." the same time. At Social Security, As it stands, salaried work- we were going to spend more is a good foundation for Ron to The announcement of the we make it easier by providing ers can be denied overtime if money with black hotel own- now have really solid conversa- MOU took place at a press con- the tools and information you they make a little more than ers," Busby recalls. The year tions with pretty much all the ference sponsored by Hyundai can use to help you make the $23,000 a year. The thresh- before that, it was black-owned auto manufacturers; those that North America during the best decision for you and then old hasn't been raised since banks. are doing great, 'Hey, how can USBC's recent 2015 School of apply for benefits online. In addi- the 1970s, and the U.S. But the automobile industry is you further expand your plat- Chamber and Business tion, when you are done, you will Secretary of Labor wants to a special challenge given the form today and make it even Management, an annual gather- have more time to rake up those raise the cap. comeback of the industry, greater?' And those that are ing with a goal of fostering pine needles and leaves! Michell McIntyre, outreach which nearly collapsed seven maybe trailing behind, 'Hey, growth of small black business- manager with the Center for years ago. A multibillion-dollar how can you get up to par, get es and economic development Effective Government, government bailout largely up to speed and then further across the country. In a recent explains why it's important. saved the industry, but black- expand that platform?'" "By raising it, you would be able to give a bump to work- ing Americans and the mid- dle class by moving it from such a low number to a more moderate number which is Blacks are seeing more denials $50,440," McIntyre said. According to the Economic Policy Institute, 32 percent of North Carolina workers thanBy Charlene access Crowell despiteto mortgage their dedication and backed loans offerings. Little access would directly benefit from NNPA advocacy of other housing to private conventional loans groups – or even federal laws leaves minority consumers with raising the threshold. Recently in Houston, the that guarantee equality and pro- disproportionately high use of Overtime pay equals time nation’s oldest, minority profes- tections in housing and credit mortgages underwritten by gov- and a half of an employee's sional real estate trade associa- regardless of race or creed – the ernment-backed programs such hourly rate. tion held its 68th annual con- American Dream is still elusive, as FHA, VA and USDA. The Department of Labor is vention. Founded in July 1947, especially for minority con- “When families receive accepting public comment the National Association of Real sumers. Nationwide, black responsible mortgage loans, on the issue until Sept. 4, Estate Brokers grew from a America’s homeownership is they are able to build a financial before it makes a final deci- fledgling group of one woman shrinking. A 2013 NAREB report safety net that they can access sion. Some employers argue and 11 men from only eight titled “The State of Housing in during challenging times,” they will be unable to afford locales into today’s national net- Black America,” found that noted Keith Corbett, a NAREB the additional pay, and it will work of mortgage professionals black homeownership rates panelist and executive vice make it difficult for small and an estimated conference dropped from a high level of president with the Center for businesses to succeed. attendance of over 1,000. just under 50 percent in 2004 to Responsible Lending. “For most McIntyre points out many Long before civil rights legisla- 43 percent by 2013. black families, owning a home companies, particularly tion was introduced in By late 2014, according to the is the key building block for those in unionized regions or Congress, the NAREB stood for U.S. Census Bureau, only 42 per- their financial security. Until we professions, already pay all those who believed that own- cent of black families were raise the level of black home- overtime for salaried ing a home in America should homeowners, more than 22 per- ownership, it is doubtful we will employees. If your company be both affordable and obtain- centage points lower than that see racial wealth gaps closing, doesn't, it's important to able but were somehow locked of the nation (64 percent) and either.” know your rights. out of their own American 30 percentage points lower than Earlier CRL research found "If you work 40 hours and Dream. that of whites (72 percent). that many minority homebuy- your boss doesn't want to That kind of leadership and Why is black homeownership ers were steered into higher- pay you overtime, you can service deserve a celebration. In shrinking? An analysis by the cost, subprime loans, even leave," she said. "You don't spite of restrictive covenants Center for Responsible Lending when they qualified for cheaper have to work that overtime, commonplace as early as the of the most recent Home ones. because essentially you're 1940s, to the years of block- Mortgage Disclosure Act report After analyzing 50,000 sub- working for free." busting and white flight of the for 2013 showed that both black prime loans, the CRL concluded McIntyre said if you are 1960s, the NAREB and other and Latino homebuyers are typ- that blacks and Latinos were supposed to receive over- housing advocates held fast to ically denied access to private almost a third more likely to time, keep track of your their founding principles and sector conventional mortgages receive a higher-priced loan hours on your own, utilizing never gave up or gave out. that over the life of a loan are far than were whites with the same a time sheet or app on your The irony is that today, smartphone. cheaper than the government- credit scores. WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM The Triangle TRIBUNE Focus SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 – PAGE 6A SCHOOLWAKE COUNTY NEWS Chandler (left) and Holland Bodner Preventive were recently honored at Durant Road Middle School. Chandler received the Best Artist award in the eighth grade, and Holland was named Student of the care and Year for grade six. Both are members of St. Matthews Baptist Church in Raleigh. • Knightdale Chamber Education Committee will host “Beyond A Test coverageBy Ijeoma M. Perkins, PA-C Score” Sept. 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at FOR THE TRIBUNE Knightdale High School, 100 Bryan Chalk Road. Over the past year, we have noticed what insurance companies are willing and not willing to cover. However, preventative care has been covered across the board. Maybe you received a letter, dis- cussed with your primary care provider or even talked with family and friends. 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As After little more than seven months we come to the close of national as the reigning Miss Black North vaccine awareness month, here is a Carolina, Madison Gibbs took the Use free Wi-Fi quick guide to ensure you are pro- $3,500 she raised on a crowdfunding tecting yourself, family and com- website and in the Greensboro commu- munity. nity to Washington, D.C., where she By Stephanie scammers don't discrim- immediately asking for Vaccines are created to imi- competed against 36 women in the Miss with cautioninate, and nearly half of more personal informa- tate/mimic a particular virus or bac- Carson the survey respondents tion, an email address or Black USA scholarship pageant and won. N.C. NEWS SERVICE teria, so when your body is exposed As the great granddaughter of N.C. failed a quiz about a phone number, starts online and wireless safe- professing love almost to that virus or bacteria, it will have A&T’s fourth president, W.T. Gibbs was RALEIGH – There can already created a defense (antibod- be a high price to pay for ty. One of four adults immediately, there are a Wabash-Provost Scholar, a National who took the survey said many actions that peo- ies) to fight it off. Alumni Scholar, a member of the ease of "free" Wi-Fi at your favorite coffee shop they use "free" Wi-Fi once ple need to be wary of." Most are not live, so you develop- Toastmasters, A&T Mock Trial Society, or hotel lobby. A new a week. McAllister rec- Only two of 10 people ing the illness is not due to the vac- Model UN, the Student Union Advisory AARP Fraud Watch ommends never using surveyed were aware of cine. Your immune system may Board, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Network report warns public Wi-Fi, especially the most up-to-date respond differently depending on Delta GEMS . con artists often set up for banking or shopping security for their home the person. The labeling for most These days, between classes at fake networks in public because that's where Wi-Fi network. McAllister hackers are lurking. said WPA2 wireless vaccines alert us to watch for minor Howard University School of Law, she is places. symptoms such as fever, body Watchdog Sophia If you do choose to use encryption is best and working to raise awareness about heart public Wi-Fi, you can also also suggests ensuring aches, fatigue and warmth or disease and reducing the stigma of men- McAllister with AARP said hackers can easily use a VPN, or virtual pri- all passwords are strong. swelling around the injection site. tal illness through “The Heart Truth” steal personal informa- vate network, that cre- "Make sure your net- • Tetanus, Diphtheria and and the “Are you OK?” campaigns, tion on a public Wi-Fi ates a private "tunnel" work is protected. Pertussis (TDaP): That’s right, this respectively. Gibbs will spend the next network and wreak which encrypts your Change your passwords vaccine fights against three types of year reaching out to others and will havoc on your life. data as it passes over the frequently. It's recom- bacteria. The main reason there has have the opportunity to travel to Ghana "It can take years, it can network. You can also mended that every 90 use your cellphone and days you change all your been an update is due to the recent in October to walk in a show during take lots of money; it can pertussis outbreak, even in our own be agonizing when you create a "hot spot" in a passwords," she said. fashion week and continue to reach out public area that's avail- "The other thing is don't state. This outbreak is being spread to her community. are saddled with debt that someone else has able to you. use the same password to children from unvaccinated “It means everything to me,” Gibbs incurred with your McAllister also warns for all of your accounts." adults and unvaccinated children. said. “It’s possible for anyone to do this. name, your Social those using Internet dat- Even if the password is Since the time between updated People look at me and think competing Security number," she ing websites to be care- a complex mix of letters, vaccines is so long, every 10 years, and winning something like this is out said. ful, outlining a few cau- numbers and symbols, adults often forget. Children are of their league. I was recruited to com- Young or old, Internet tionary signs. McAllister said it's no "If someone starts safer. usually fully immunized by 11-12 pete for Miss Black Greensboro. I told years old, so we do have to be care- the person that I thought Ms. Black USA ful. was out of my league. • Influenza (flu): Everyone’s “You never know what you can do favorite! The flu shot gets a bad until you try. You really just have to wrap because many think it gives push yourself and work hard and it can Buy now, afford later them the flu. Now, why would try- happen.” ing to prevent the flu give you the flu? There are new formulations, SHAW UNIVERSITY Realtor out to increase affordable housing which include nasal mist and intra- By Maria Magher nate," he explained. "Also, guidelines for invest- Clarenda Stanley- in the process, I wanted to ments. Second, investors dermal injection. Ask your medical Anderson has been named CORRESPONDENT restore homes and com- aren’t snatching up prop- provider before choosing any of the the new vice president for DURHAM – You've prob- munities to their original erties like they were when formulations. Also for the popula- institutional advancement. ably seen those signs beauty." the market hit bottom tion with an egg allergy, the update Stanley-Anderson previ- around town that say, "We Property One buys because homes aren’t shows you may receive this vaccine ously was the director of buy houses," unwanted properties such accruing substantial regardless of your reaction to eggs. development and commu- and have as distressed homes, short-term value. Instead Please be sure to receive your vac- nications at the Lucy wondered short sales and tax lien of buying, many investors Stanley- about the foreclosures throughout are selling off their prop- cine while at a trained medical Anderson Daniels Center. p e o p l e the Triangle and Triad erties that they acquired. office which is able to treat any reac- b e h i n d areas. The company then We are actively working tion. N.C. CENTRAL them. Who's resells the homes to reha- with other investors that • Human papilloma virus: This The Department of Nursing has been buying all bilitation investors who are selling off these prop- virus is the most common sexually recognized as one of the top nursing these hous- will fix them up and then erties to create a win-win transmitted disease and also causes programs in the country by The Nurse es? What do rent or sell them at an situation for everyone. It regular plantar warts. HPV rears its they do with affordable price. helps the investors to Journal, ranking 13th out of 1,189 nurs- White ugly head because it is the main ing programs in the eastern United them after White has two employ- unload an unwanted prop- they buy them? ees that work with a net- erty, and it allows the citi- concern for cervical cancer and anal States. The department also achieved a Well, Steve White II is work of investors zens of Durham to live in cancer. The starting age to take HPV 90 percent passage rate among students one of those people, and throughout North affordable housing." is 9, and some may think that is too and graduates who took the 2014 quali- he's doing it to create Carolina, and buys about Property One is giving young. So parents, if you decide not fying exams for first-time nurses, affordable housing for 12 houses a year. back to the community in to vaccinate early, it does allow your exceeding the 81 percent national aver- others. "Over the next five other ways, as well. The child to have more exposure to this age. "I really enjoy working years, 42 percent of mil- company will be making a virus. But they may also decide to The department received top scores with people and helping lennials say they want to $500 donation to the make an “adult” decision since the for quality and affordability in the them out of tough situa- buy a home," White said. Urban Ministries in tions," said White, 41, who "Until they become home Durham, and it volunteers cut off age is 26. recently released compilation of started his business, buyers, they’ll be renting, four times a year at the • Pneumococcal (pneumonia): America’s Best Nursing Schools in the Property One which is good news for Durham Rescue Mission This vaccine protects from pneumo- East. The Nurse Journal is an online Investments, just under a property owners." serving food in the cafete- coccal infections that may lead to nurse education and advocacy publica- year ago. He began work- But the market still pres- ria. pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis. tion. “It is a great honor to be recog- ing as a real estate broker ents some challenges. "It's just Property One's It is available to the elderly popula- nized amongst our peers in the nursing about two years ago, after "The real estate business way of giving back to the tion (over 65), smokers, asthmatics, community,” said Dr. Wanda Lawrence, spending 20 years in the like any other business community," White said. diabetics or patients with compro- chair, NCCU Department of Nursing. technology sector. requires hard work," For more information, "I wanted to provide White said. "We are notic- contact White at mised immune systems. Adults 65 “NCCU strives to continuously provide affordable housing oppor- ing that some of the banks [email protected]. and older who have not received the quality education for students and to tunities for the less fortu- are tightening up their traditional pneumococcal vaccine prepare them for Eagle Excellence in (Pneumovax 23) should receive the their careers.” booster (Prevnar 13) first.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S POEM OF THE WEEK The Academic Achievers/TRIO My Prayers MOVERS & Program has been awarded a grant from I am just a person as you can see, the U.S. Department of Education for a I know I’m on the path God chose for me. SHAKERSNABA five-year period from 2015 to 2020. The I put my faith in his hand, and rely on him to deal with man. Mary Mason Young was elected university will receive an annual I’m just like all of you, there are challenges I face too. treasurer of the National American amount of $310,810, which totals to But when I retire for the night Bridge Association at its convention $1,554,050. Out of 1,476 proposals sub- I thank God for waking me with the morning light. last month. mitted, SAU was one of 1,071 selected to And as I venture through my day, She has been an receive funding by the U.S. Department I feel truly blessed in every way. avid bridge player for of Education. Thank you Jesus for always watching over me, over 30 years. Young, The mission of the SAU Academic And please keep your arms around my friends and family. a retired Durham Achievers/TRIO Program provides aca- Where do I go when trouble surrounds me, schoolteacher, will demic services and a supportive envi- And my enemies won’t let me be. serve for two years. ronment in order to retain and graduate When the harder I try the more I fell, low-income, first-generation and/or dis- And if I’m making progress, I can’t tell. Are you or someone abled college students. Eligible students Lord take my hand once again, you know a Mover and will be provided mandatory and permis- For I have done all I can. Young a Shaker? Drop us a line sible services which include including My child can’t you see, at Movers and Shakers, c/o The academic one-to-one tutoring, individ- Carrying you was always Me. 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Anybody to rack up the medals. can do that. The Trojans and Rams matchup BONITTA was interesting on so many lev- Williams BEST els. VSU is still considered the “black sheep” after the luncheon fight two years ago, continues while many people still haven’t forgiven WSSU for leaving the conference. stellar It would take a team like Are you ready for some football? the Trojans to end the Rams’ The HBCU TV season kicked off Thursday night with Alcorn State vs. Georgia Tech on ESPN 3. The SWAC has two-year title reign. Coach Latrell Scott (now at Norfolk four televised games this week. In addition to Thursday night, Grambling takes on California Sept. 5, 4 p.m. careerJohnson C. Smith has its on State), who coached a Divi- on PAC-12 Network; Alabama A&M vs. Cincinnati Sept. 5, 6 p.m. on ESPN 3; and Arkansas Pine-Bluff vs. South PR marketing machine in sion I-AA team before VSU, Carolina State in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Sept. 6, 2:30 p.m. on ESPN. alumna Danielle Williams. wasn’t intimidated by the The former Golden Bulls In the CIAA, Lincoln (Pa.) vs. Cheyney is Saturday, 1 p.m. on ESPN 3, and Livingstone vs. Benedict is Satur- track star won another gold Rams mystique. day, 4:30 p.m. on Aspire Network. But while everyone debates medal, this time in the 100- about a possible rematch be- Let’s get it on! meter hurdles at the IAAF tween the two teams, a bet- World Championships last ter question is: Which coach week. left out will survive? Running for Jamaica, Elizabeth City State’s Wa- TRIANGLE HBCU FOOTBALL Williams finished in 12.57 verly Tillar is a reporter’s seconds. CC can’t wait to see dream sound bite. And he her compete next year in the didn’t disappoint at the CIAA 2016 Olympics. Media Day. Tyreece Brown But back-to-back 4-6 sea- has been named sons and still no champi- Fayetteville onship is growing old. A State’s women’s Pioneer Bowl win in 2012 and men’s cross helped, but you know fickle country coach. fans; it’s all or nothing. Brown is no This is just my observation, stranger to the but Tillar will never have an- Broncos: volun- other team as good as the Brown teer assistant, one that lost to N.C. Central a s s i s t a n t on a last-second field goal in women’s basketball coach, the 2006 title game. It was a athletics facility manager and shame somebody had to lose now his first head coaching because no two teams were job. as evenly matched. To this “The focus of the program day, Tillar says that loss is Please seeJ.C. SMITH/2A the one that haunts him the most. But athletic directors don’t take too kindly to seeing newbies come in and win right away. Especially when that AD is new and the foot- ball coach is not his hire. As Chowan’s only football N.C. Central fans can reserve a chair-back seat by purchasing a three-year Eagle Seat License. coach since joining the CIAA, Tim Place is about to wear out his welcome. The Hawks best season was HBCU 2012 when they finished 5-4 and appeared to be on the Former CIAA rivals Eagles, Falcons BASKETBALL cusp of challenging for a title. Last season’s 2-8 record was particularly brutal. The way the university is updat- annual Bull City Classic, while the ing its facilities and hiring matchBy Bonitta upBest in 2015two meetings inseason 2005 and 2003. opener SCSU’s Falcons host Virginia Union in a new coaches in other sports, [email protected] “St. Augustine’s is a very good nonconference matchup. it’s put up or get out time. The HBCU football season opponent,” NCCU coach Jerry Over in the South, Living- kicked off Thursday night with Mack said on Tuesday’s MEAC teleconference. “Some of the same Shaw vs. N.C. A&T Hezekiah stone was actually picked several games, including Winston- Former team colleagues Rod ahead of five teams in the guys from 2013 are still on the Salem State vs. UNC-Pembroke. Broadway and Robert Massey will preseason rankings. Despite team, and they understand what Game on! meet opposite each other for the the Blue Bears finishing 5-5, it’s going to take to come in here signs first time on the gridiron. I’m not convinced. and challenge us. We just have to N.C. Central vs. St. Augustine’s Massey was an assistant coach They did beat Bowie, but play NCCU brand of football.” The Eagles and Falcons meet up under Broadway at N.C. Central the other victories were SAU coach Michael Morand in the Sixth Annual Prince Hall and helped the Eagles defense to against Paine College, which starts his first season as the man contract Shriners Diabetes Football Classic the top echelon of the NCAA Divi- By Bonitta Best had just restarted its football in charge. Morand took over the [email protected] this weekend at O’Kelly-Riddick sion II. program, Millersville and Vir- team on an interim basis after for- Stadium. Diabetes seminars were The teams square off this week- Former South Carolina State ginia University of Lynch- mer coach Michael Costa was re- held on campus during the week end in Greensboro. forward Matthew Hezekiah burg. (See my column last leased after the first game. The leading up to the season opener “We needed a money game,” has signed a professional con- week about VUL.) Falcons went 3-6 overall and 3-4 for both teams. Massey said. “Last year we went tract with Japan’s Hyogo This year LC starts off with in the CIAA. The last time these two teams all the way down to West Ala- Storks. Benedict, then VUL, even Fans are asked to bring non-per- met was three seasons ago when bama. Fortunately, they (N.C. A&T) Foreign basketball is no though the university is on ishable items to the game for the the Eagles won 23-20 in a double gave us a deal and we could stay stranger to Hezekiah, who the NCAA’s list of schools of Food Bank of North Carolina. overtime thriller. Despite being a close to home.” previously was with BK Pardu- non-countable wins. After Division II team, the Falcons had NCCU travels down the road next week to Duke for the third bice in Czech Republic. That that is Redemption Christian won in Durham in the previous Please seeFOOTBALL/2A team advanced to the Cup College which, judging by its semifinals. website, is not even a REAL “We are really happy for college. So who are they Matt, and we wish him contin- going to play against – an on- ued success in his profes- line team? sional career,” SCSU coach Coach Daryl Williams is in Murray Garvin said. “He is an his second year so his job is Coppin State’s Sauni’s future looks example of a young man that safe, but somebody’s head came into our basketball pro- should roll for that schedul- gram without much fanfare, ing. but worked extremely hard This year is Shaw Univer- with our coaching staff and sity’s 150th anniversary. brighter after searchresearch project with the Johnsinternshiptook her some time to get ad- By Rob Knox Hopkins School of Medicine in the developed into a pro.” Coach Robert Massey said he SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE justed. pathology department in which “I was afraid at first because would love to lead the Bears BALTIMORE, Md. – Whether it’s Duck at Chowan to their fifth title during the every skill needed to succeed as mice are these little things that orchestrating the swirl of fast- an elite student-athlete was dis- crawl around,” she said. “Before Chowan women’s basket- school’s anniversary celebra- paced activity in the center of the ball coach Patrick Mashuda tion. played as she successfully com- the program started, I went to court, perfectly setting up one of pleted the program. training for rodent handling. Our has added Do- Massey said he has some- her powerful hitters, writing a re- minique Duck to thing for folks this season. “I had to my practice my pa- teacher told us that if I am scared search paper on “The Role of Syn- tience as well as stay calm,” Sauni of the mouse, then it’s even more his staff. Duck He was honest enough to decan-1 Expression in Glucose has coached sev- admit last year that 2014’s 3- said of her internship. “I think vol- scared of me. By the end of the Metabolism” or dodging the occa- leyball has helped me with that. summer, I was one of the best eral AAU and 7 record was an embarrass- sional flying mouse, nothing rat- high school ment. My research project was studying people at handling a mouse.” tles Coppin State senior Chelsee type-2 diabetes and to test the glu- While she learned about han- teams. She is a I wouldn’t even have him Sauni on or off the volleyball Western Ken- on this list except there are cose metabolism in mice the dling rodents, Sauni also partici- court. whole summer. I was given the pated in leadership training and tucky graduate. forces scheming behind the Sauni enjoyed a memorable and Duck “We are blessed scenes that’s out of his con- task of finding out how mice take learned about the many careers in challenging summer interning at in sugar and use it as energy.” public health. Adding to her hectic to find such a trol. And that’s something no the prestigious Johns Hopkins quality person with a true pas- coach can defeat. It was the first time Sauni summer was that Sauni took a six- Bloomberg School of Public worked with mice for an extended sion for the game,” Mashuda Health. She participated in a re- period of time. 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professionalContinued from page 1B contract Continued from page 1B Broadway and the Aggies this ball.” up in footballseason. N.C. A&T was pickedopenerBroadway said he doesn’t said. “Dominique brings with her outstanding experience as a player as well as a coach.” But just because money is involved doesn’t mean the to win the MEAC, which is a intend to take DII Shaw Bears aren’t out to win. complete turnaround since lightly. Clemons joins Spartans “We’re going down there Broadway took over. “We don’t know a lot about Norfolk State alumnus Carlton “CJ” Clemons has returned home. He has joined the men’s with the intent to win,” “It’s with mixed emotion,” Shaw right now, but Massey basketball staff as an assistant coach, liaison for the compliance department, and supervisor Massey continued. “We’ve Broadway said about the does a good job over there. of student managers and community outreach initiatives. upgraded our talent, and I ranking. “We have a chance We know they’ll be ready,” he “Adding CJ to our program was a huge accomplishment,” NSU head coach Robert Jones said. like the group of guys we got. to have a good football team, said. “He has a big presence in Virginia basketball and will immediately strengthen our recruiting With the best running back in but I don’t know. It’s a com- Shaw hosts Wingate next ties in the area.” the conference and the coun- plement to our program to Saturday at Durham County try (Marquise Grizzle), I feel be picked first…five years Stadium. The Aggies travel to good about my chances.” ago we were the laughing- Division I power North Car- The pressure is all on stock in black college foot- olina.

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J.C. Smith graduate Williams continuesContinued from page 1B stellar“Winning the track academic to seecareer that happen,” he said. is to compete at a champi- award for four consecutive “But I am happy with the re- onship level,” he said. “Our years is further evidence that sults of my matches leading team this year is full of student-athletes are commit- up to the finals to win the strong, motivated runners. ted to being scholar-athletes tournament.” Our program definitely has a at SAU.” Tom Schrecengost is the championship mindset. new head women’s tennis Shaw coach. Schrecengost spent WOMEN The Bears kick off their VB the previous seven seasons N.C. Central (0-4) season this weekend in the as head women’s and men’s The Eagles are looking for Tri-Match #1 against tennis coach at Barton Col- their first volleyball win after Cheyney and Coker at lege. losing their first four Spaulding Gymnasium. “I am very impressed with matches to power nonconfer- There are some nice player many things about NCCU,” ence teams. The team travels profiles on the school’s web- he said. “There is obvious to the Elon Phoenix Classic site by SID Jolisa Williams. commitment to both aca- this weekend to take on Elon, CC will say it again: night and demics and athletics here. Wake Forest and Charleston day. Y’all know what we The present and future is Southern. mean. very bright for women’s ten- Coach Nicki Holmes said he nis at NCCU.” wanted to play a tough non- MEN conference schedule, and he N.C. Central St. Augustine’s didn’t lie. NCCU returns Assistant men’s tennis George Williams’ touch is home next Thursday to play coach John McLean IV last everywhere. Hurdler Jeffrey the SWAC’s Alabama State. month won the men’s open Gibson won a bronze medal division of the 98th annual in the men’s 400-meter hur- St. Augustine’s American Tennis Association dles at the IAAF World Cham- The Falcons open their VB National Championships. pionships. Gibson is trained season this weekend, but in McLean also is a tennis in- by Williams. Hey coach, CC the meantime, the team won structor at the Seven Oaks needs to trim some time off its fourth straight CIAA High- Swim & Racquet Club in our speed, too. Like 10 min- est GPA Award of 3.5. Raleigh. utes. “I am extremely proud of “Unfortunately, my oppo- CC will be tweeting from our volleyball team,” Presi- nent had to withdraw in the the Falcons/NCCU game this dent Everett B. Ward said. finals, which you never want weekend. Coppin State’s Sauni’s future look brighter after

John’sContinued from page Hopkins 1B suming.” internshipsonal accomplishments were week summer class at Cop- As one of Coppin State’s the furthest thing from her pin State and continued her top student-athletes, Sauni mind. She was the second grueling workout regimen in has conquered every chal- consecutive Coppin State order to be in shape for the lenge thrown at her during volleyball student-athlete to start of the Eagles volleyball her splendid career. She is a intern at Johns Hopkins. Re- season two-time member of the all- cent graduate Ariel Richard that be- enjoyed a gins Fri- f o u r - d a y week ex- a f t e r - perience n o o n in the against physical Manhat- therapy tan in and reha- the Tow- bilitation son Invi- d e p a r t - tational ment last at 2:30 summer. p.m. “I didn’t Sauni expect to c o n - be cho- cluded s e n , ” the in- S a u n i ternship said. “I by pre- rode on MEEtINGS and senting f a i t h her re- when I AMIRI R emarkable Journ eys search findings during an MEAC Commissioners Aca- applied during the winter for oral presentation to faculty, demic Team. the program. I am glad I was Exhibition and Symposium staff members, interns and On the court, Sauni is CSU’s selected because it was spe- members of the Bloomberg all-time leader in assists and cial and a blessing for me. I is 23 away from reaching knew I wanted to do some- BARAKA SEPT16—NOV30 School of the Public Health. “This definitely opened my 3,000 for her storied career. thing with Johns Hopkins be- eyes to the different oppor- She was selected to the MEAC cause it’s one of the top The Robert and Sallie Brown Gallery and Museum tunities I could have career- preseason volleyball team in medical schools in the na- The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History wise,” Sauni said. “The July. Sauni’s gifted ability to tion. To be chosen and to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill dissect opposing defenses, complete it is definitely a feat internship was long days and Exhibition and Symposium Co-sponsors: short nights. This internship make the perfect read and for me. I know the name Center for the Study of the American South at UNC Chapel Hill gave me a taste of how life set her teammates in posi- Johns Hopkins scares people Department of Communication Studies at UNC Chapel Hill Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies at UNC Chapel Hill would be for me after I grad- tion to do damage has away, but I encourage any- Institute for the Arts and Humanities at UNC Chapel Hill uate. I learned what my inter- helped the Lady Eagles be- body to apply for what you Department of Dramatic Art at UNC Chapel Hill come one of the best volley- believe in. If you’re compe- Stone Center Library est was. I never thought of The Alden and Mary Kimbrough Collection public health as a career ball programs in the MEAC. tent in your abilities, you’ll The Friends of the Robert and Sallie Brown Gallery and Museum choice for me. It was very However, during the sum- be able to tackle any chal- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History challenging and time con- mer internship, Sauni’s per- lenge.” Sunday, September 6, 2015 3B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune

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ALCORN STATE NO. 1 TEAM IN BCSP PRE- SEASON TOP TEN; CLASSIC GAME SCHEDULE QBs pave the way for top 2015 billings LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor B C S P P R E S E A S O N T O P T E N SCORES Defending Southwestern Athletic Con- Edward Waters 76, Langara 7 ference (SWAC) champion Alcorn State 1. Alcorn State leads the way and a host of solid FCS teams 2. South Carolina State G A M E S T H I S W E E K hold down the top eight spots in the preseason 3. North Carolina A&T SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS PAGE Top Ten as the 4. Southern Warner vs. Concordia-Selma in Lake Wells, FL 12n 2015 season gets ready for a big kickoff next 5. Grambling State Edward Waters vs. God’s Chosen in Jacksonville, FL 7:30p week. 6. Bethune-Cookman Alcorn State, led by fourth-year head 7. North Carolina Central Moses Skillon Malcolm Bell coach Jay Hopson, is not only picked to repeat 8. Morgan State in the SWAC but has been ranked 20th nation- MORGAN STATE NC CENTRAL 9. Virginia State UNDER THE BANNER ally in the Sporting News FCS Preseason Poll. The Braves are the preseason BCSP No. 1. 10. Tuskegee linebacker Demetrius Carter (104 tackles). WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS %HKLQG$OFRUQ6WDWHDUHWZRRIWKHÀYH The Jags get things underway at Louisiana Tcch DAWSON TO LEAD ECSU WOMEN'S HOOPS: Mid Eastern Athletic Conference co-champs Watkins at linebacker and Warren Gatewood next Saturday. from 2014, South Carolina State and North in the secondary. Punter and placekicker Haiden Grambling State senior quarterback ELIZABETH CITY, NC- Elizabeth City State Carolina A&T. McCrainey is also a preseason all-SWAC pick. Johnathan Williams, who led the SWAC in has announced the hiring of SWAC 2014 runner-up Southern is fourth The Braves open next Thursday (September passing (272.7 ypg., 18 TDs, 7 ints.) and pass- Laquanda Dawkins as the followed by the Jaguar's chief SWAC West Di- 3) at ACC power Georgia Tech. LQJ HIÀFLHQF\   LV EDFN WR OHDG WKH7L- new head coach of the women’s vision rival Grambling State at No. 5. In addition to returning starting quarterback gers. Chester Rogers (53 rec., 732 yds., 7 TDs) basketball program. Dawkins MEAC co-champ Bethune-Cookman, Adrian Kollock Jr. and a host of running backs is his chief target. comes to ECSU after a one year playing this year under new head coach Ter- on offense, No. 2 South Carolina State has what Grambling starts on the road next Saturday stint as an assistant coach at Ten- ry Sims, is sixth. A fourth MEAC co-champ, some are calling the best defense in head coach at Cal-Berkeley. nessee Tech. She succeeds Ron North Carolina Central, is seventh followed Oliver "Buddy" Pough's 14 years. Bethune-Cookman, who opens at Miami "Bootsy" Woodard, who was E\WKHÀIWKFRFKDPSMorgan State. Topping the list is all-American defensive Saturday, returns two experienced triggermen head coach last season. Two Div. II black college teams take up the lineman Javon Hargrave, the reigning MEAC in senior Quentin Williams (1,426 yards, 7 "Coach Dawkins is a gifted ÀQDOWZRVSRWVGHIHQGLQJCentral Intercolle- defensive player of the year who registered 16 TDs) and sophomore Larry Brihm. The Wild- Dawkins giate Athletic Association (CIAA) champ Vir- sacks and 24 tackles for losses last year, tops in cats also lost a host of key defenders. coach whose track record of ginia State is ninth and defending Southern the MEAC and among the leaders in the FCS. North Carolina Central returns seven all- success is a testament to her energy and commitment to Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Sophomore linebacker Darius Leonard, who led 0($& SHUIRUPHUV LQFOXGLQJ SUHVHDVRQ ÀUVW student-athletes," says ECSU Athletics Director Derrick champion Tuskegee is tenth. the Bulldogs in tackles (87) and won MEAC de- team quarterback Malcolm Bell (1,984 yds., 15 Johnson. "I am sure that her presence and leadership will One of the keys to all ten teams ranked in fensive rookie of the year last season, and defen- TDs), wideout Quentin Atkinson (50 rec., 615 create momentum and a new energy in ECSU women's the preseason top ten is that each returns their sive back/kick returner extraordinaire Antonio yds., 5 TDs) and defensive secondary standouts basketball." starting quarterback from a year ago. Hamilton are among the key standouts. SCSU Mike Jones and C. J. Moore. The Eagles open Coach Dawkins earned her Bachelor of Arts degree The top returnee is perhaps Alcorn State returns 11 of its top 12 tacklers. at home vs. Saint Augustine's next Saturday. in physical education, exercise and sport science from the quarterback John Gibbs Jr. The 6-6 signal- The Bulldogs open next Sunday (Sept. 6) Morgan State lost key playmakers on de- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1999 and caller ran for 1,006 yards and 11 TDs and passed vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Orlando at the 11th fense but returns starting quarterback Moses later received a Master of Science in physical education for 2,482 yards and 21 scores last season while MEAC/SWAC Challenge. Skillon (1,392 yds., 13 TDs) and dynamic run- at Florida International University in 2006. OHDGLQJWKH%UDYHVWRWKHLUÀUVW6:$&WLWOHLQ Speed is the calling card for No. 3 North ning back Herb Walker Jr. (1,408 yds., 13 Dawkins played as a member of the Tar Heels from 20 years. Carolina A&T and running back Tarik Cohen is TDs). The Bears travel to Colorado to take on Gibbs was the 2014 SWAC co-offen- the leading purveyor. The 5-9, 170-pound speed- the Air Force Academy next Saturday. 1995-99. UNC-Chapel Hill won three Atlantic Coast sive player of the year and was picked by the ster is coming off his second 1,000-yard season Virginia State and Tuskegee each return Conference championships during her tenure. She was league's coaches as the top offensive player in (15 TDs) and is the reigning MEAC co-offensive quarterbacks that led them to conference titles a also named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll and re- 2015. player of the year. Kwashaun Quick (1,418 year ago. ceived the Coach's Award for her efforts during the 1998- But what has most observers believing that yards, 13 TDs) returns for his senior season at VSU, expecting a challenge from Win- 99 season. the Braves will improve on their 10-3 2014 re- quarterback. Lineman Marquis Ragland and ston-Salem State in the CIAA, will have junior Before the year at TTU, she was the head women's cord are the other key returnees. linebackers Denzel Jones and DBs Tony McRae Tarian Ayres (2,132 yds., 15 TDs) at the con- basketball coach at Southern Polytechnic State, an NAIA Gibbs gets back his entire starting offensive and Landis Shoffner lead the Aggie defense. trols. He will be complemented by workhorse Division I University where she also served as the depart- line led by 2014 all-SWAC picks Isaac Samp- A&T plays at home next Saturday vs. Shaw running back Kavon Bellamy (989 yds., 15 ment's Champions of Character liaison. SPSU, a member son and Detonio Dade, dynamic running backs to open the season. TDs) and wideout Javon Smallwood (59 rec., of the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) was in Arron Baker (725 yards, 13 TDs) and Dar- No. 4 Southern gets sophomore quarterback 979 yds., 7 TDs). The Trojans host California undefeated (15-0) at home during the 2013-14 season and ryan Ragsdale (691 yards, 7 TDs) as well as Austin Howard (2,334 passing yards, 17 TDs) (Pa.) next Saturday. SRVWHGDQLPSUHVVLYHRQWKHLUKRPHFRXUWLQKHUÀQDO all-American tight end Jordan Payne (25 rec., back along with 1,000-yard rusher Lenard Til- Tuskegee brings back junior Kevin Lacey 463 yds., 5 TDs). The defense is led by three leryDQGSUROLÀFZLGHUHFHLYHUNLFNUHWXUQHUWil- (1,278 yds., 7 TDs). The Tigers, expecting a two years as the head coach. SPSU ranked Number 29 all-SWAC selections at each key section of the lie Quinn (62 receptions, 852 yards, 5 TDs). The challenge from Albany State in the SIAC, host nationally in the 2014 NAIA Division I coaches' poll and defense – Damien Woody on the line, Damon Jaguars, who lost a lot on defense, feature senior Clark Atlanta in its opener next Saturday. PDGHWKHLUIRXUWULSVLQWKHODVWÀYH\HDUVWRWKH1$,$ Division I national tournament. Dawkins guided South- ern Poly to three NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball 2 0 1 5 C L A S S I C , B O W L A N D C H A M P I O N S H I P F O O T B A L L G A M E S National Championship appearances in her four seasons and compiled a 83-43 overall record. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Battle of the Bay Battle of the First Norfolk State vs. Hampton in Norfolk, VA ...... 4:00 pm ET During her tenure at SPSU, Dawkins coached three Cheyney vs. Lincoln in Cheyney, PA ...... 1:00 pm ET W. C. Gorden Classic NAIA Division I Women's Basketball All-Americans, a Palmetto Capitacl City Classic Jackson State vs. Texas Southern in Jackson, MS ...... 6:00 pm CT SSAC Defensive Player of the Year, multiple All-SSAC Benedict vs. Livingstone in Columbia, SC ...... 5:00 pm ET SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Tiger Bowl conference team members and four SSAC Champions of Augusta Classic West Alabama vs. Stillman in Livingston, AL ...... 6:00 pm CT Benedict vs. Lane in Augusta, GA ...... 2:00 pm ET Character team honorees. Prince Hall Shriners' Classic 80th Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic N. C. Central vs. St. Augustine's in Durham, NC ...... 6:00 pm ET Tuskegee vs. Morehouse in Columbus, GA ...... 2:00 pm ET ALCORN TRACK PICKS JOHNSON: 31st Labor Day Classic SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Texas Southern vs. Prairie View A&M in Houston, TX ...... TBA Jacksonville Football Classic LORMAN, MISS - Alcorn State Director of In- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Jacksonville vs. Edward Waters in Jacksonville, FL ...... 1:00 pm ET tercollegiate Athletics Derek 11th MEAC-SWAC Challenge SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Horne has announced the selec- Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. South Carolina State in Orlando, FL...... 3:30 pm ET 74th Magic City Classic tion of Brian Johnson as the Labor Day Golden Classic Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M in Birmingham, AL ...... 2:30 pm CT Miles vs. North Alabama in Birmingham, AL ...... 6:00 pm CT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 new leader of the Braves' track John Merritt Classic Commemorative Classic DQGÀHOGSURJUDP Tennessee State vs. Alabama State in Nashville, TN ...... 6:00 pm CT Livingstone vs. Johnson C. Smith in Salisbury, NC ...... 1:00 pm ET "We are very excited to have SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Red River Classic Brian join our staff. He is a 2nd White Water Classic Grambling State vs. Texas Southern in Shreveport, LA ...... 2:00 pm CT Albany State vs. Tuskegee in Phenix City, AL ...... 3:00 pm ET 26th Fountain City Classic great recruiter and is a seasoned 26th Southern Heritage Classic Albany State vs. Fort Valley State in Columbus, GA ...... 2:00 pm ET coach. We look forward to him Jackson State vs. Tennessee State in Memphis, TN ...... 6:00 pm CT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 coming on board and making Two Rivers Classic CIAA Championship Game Johnson a positive impact on our track Fayetteville State vs. UNC Pembroke in Fayetteville, NC ...... 6:00 pm ET North Division Champ vs. South Division Champ in Durham, NC ...... 2:00 pm ET FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 SIAC Championship Game program," said Horne. AT&T Nation's Football Classic East Division Champ vs. West Division Champ in Montgomery, AL ...... 6:00 pm CT Johnson comes to Alcorn State after spending a year Howard vs. Hampton in Washington, DC (RFK Stadium) ...... 6:00 pm ET SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 on the University Georgia Bulldogs' staff as an assistant SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Turkey Day Classic FRDFK3ULRUWRKLVVWLQWDW*HRUJLDKHOHGWKHWUDFN ÀHOG West End Classic Alabama State vs. Miles in Montgomery, AL ...... 2:00 pm CT Livingstone vs. Redemption Christian in Salisbury, NC ...... 1:00 pm ET Florida Blue Florida Classic program at Southern University. Prince Hall Mason's Americanism Football Classic Bethune-Cookman vs Florida A&M in Orlando, FL ...... 2:30 pm ET A native of Iowa, Louisiana, Johnson led Southern's Alabama State vs. Grambling State in Montgomery, AL ...... 6:00 pm CT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 WUDFNDQGÀHOGSURJUDPIURP$XJXVWWRZDV SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 42nd Bayou Classic Hall of Fame Game Grambling State vs. Southern in New Orleans, LA...... 4:00 pm CT an assistant at the school starting in 2003 and is a South- Virginia Union vs. Johnson C. Smith in Richmond, VA ...... 1:00 pm ET SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 ern graduate. He coached both the men's and women's 32nd Circle City Classic SWAC Championship Game -DJXDUWHDPVWRVHFRQGSODFHÀQLVKHVDWWKHSouth- Central State vs. Kentucky State in Indianapolis, IN ...... 3:00 pm CT East Division Champ vs. West Divison Champ in Houston, TX...... 12:00 n CT western Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships. 18th Chicago Football Classic SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 Howard vs. Morgan State in Chicago, IL ...... 3:30 pm CT Celebration Bowl Johnson also was instrumental in the success of Devin State Fair Classic MEAC Champ vs. SWAC Champ in Atlanta, GA ...... 12 n pm ET Jenkins, who was a standout runner at Southern. Johnson Grambling State vs. Prairie View A&M in Dallas, TX ...... 4:00 pm CT

helped Jenkins capture the 60-meter dash, 100-meter and 18th Down East Viking Football Classic SOURCE: Onnidan.com 200-meter titles at the 2014 SWAC conference meet. Elizabeth City State vs. Winston-Salem State in Rocky Mount, NC ...... 4:00 pm ET

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RALEIGH Ford’s 2015 Mustang convertible. AWARDS Sir Walter Raleigh Awards for Community Appearance is Sept. 9, RIDES 5:30 p.m. at The Contemporary Art Museum, 409 W. Martin St. Can’t slow MUSEUM • Sept. 9, 1 p.m. – Mustang Education in the Jim Crow South, N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St. Call 807-7900. downBy Frank S. Washington NATIONAL NEWSPAPER CONCERT Mahmoud Ahmed will PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION perform at Reynolds DETROIT – Although the new Industries Theater Sept. Mustang is just that – all new – it 10 at 8 p.m. is unmistakably a Mustang. But it is contemporarily styled inside GARDENS and out. STEPHEN SHAMES Planet Delights Nursery The hood is still long and the will open for fall Sept. 11- 13 & 18-20. Visit A group of children walk to school with books in hand. rear end remains more of a www.plantdelights.com. stump than a rump. Our 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible was lower, and it had a wider stance DURHAM with wider fenders and track. In BOOK DISCUSSION other words, it was firmly plant- Authors Kendall Kenan ed on the pavement and stayed and Tim Tyson will lead a The Black Panthers: that way during aggressive driv- discussion on Between the World and Me by Ta- ing. Nehisi Coates Sept. 8, 7 Ford said the return of the p.m. at the Regulator Mustang fastback enabled a more Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. Vanguard of the Black steeply sloped windshield that was unaltered on our convert- HOUSING ible. That convertible top was Durham Community semi-automatic; it had to be man- Land Trustees will show- ual unlatched before retracting case new affordable By Dwight Brown equality and their counterparts in Archival footage, TV appearances, Power Revolutionthe South was sheer audacity. photos, newspaper headlines, into its compartment just behind rental homes Sept. 9, NNPA Film Critic 11:30 a.m., 116 E. These men/women openly car- terse discussions, inspiring or the rear seats. Piedmont Ave. It was a sign of the times for ried guns. In fact, they went en inflammatory speeches from Mated to a six-speed automatic black life in the 1960s. mass to Sacramento to stop a law podiums at huge demonstra- (a six-speed manual is available), MOBILE UNIT Police brutality. Poor housing. that would forbid people to carry tions… few stones are left our test car was awfully quick. The NCWorks Mobile Few job opportunities. Little weapons. That show of force gar- unturned. In just under two But this engine led to our only Unit for job seekers will chance for higher education. The nered media attention and put the hours, what parades before your quibble. It lacked the grunt of visit South Driver Street response to the oppression in the power that was common in past next to Angier Avenue Panthers on everyone’s radar. It eyes is an historical montage that Baptist Church South was demonstrations, sit-ins starts out like an old-school edu- Mustangs, even the V6s. September and October. and peaceful civil disobedience. cational documentary, then adds However, under aggressive accel- • Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 The response that bubbled to the on layers of facts, figures, recol- eration we heard that purr of p.m. surface in Oakland, California, lections and shocking revelations power from this potent engine. was sheer anger and defiance. As that make you question how any- The downside is all the traffic VOLUNTEERS Stokely Carmichael put it, “You one lived through those times citations that will follow in Durham County Teen tell all the white people in without being politically or social- search of that sound. We think Court will hold volunteer Mississippi that the scared ‘N- some engineering prowess to put training Sept. 10 & 17, ly involved. 5:30 p.m. at the Durham Words’ are all dead.” And so the The most eerie and unsettling a little more grunt in the exhaust County Courthouse, 510 evolution of the Black Panther subplot is the insidious, evil and of the Mustang’s 2.3-liter S. Dillard St. Party began. dastardly machinations of the FBI, EcoBoost four-cylinder engine Spreading from northern under the direction of J. Edgar wouldn’t be a bad thing. SICKLE CELL California to metropolitan areas Hoover. Encouraging local police This engine got a respectable A sickle cell conference across the nation, a movement to assassinate Panther members, 20 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the for individuals and fami- was born. Something in the swag- planting informants in the party highway and 24 mpg combined. lies is Sept. 11-12 at Duke ger of the Panthers, the high-self The ride of our test car was School of Nursing. Call whose duplicity lead to murders, (919) 684-1625. esteem, intelligence and physical sending letters implying infideli- smooth, and the suspension appearance (berets, leather jack- ties to spouses of party members soaked up the uneven pavement FESTIVAL ets and sunglasses) attracted and manipulating the relation- with hardly a thump. Cornering Bull Durham Blues young disenfranchised African- ships between Newton and was great, braking was true and Festival is Sept. 11-12 at Americans. It’s taken 40 years for Cleaver so they were at each the car was really easy to drive. Hayti Heritage Center, the story of their grassroots social other’s throats, there was little What’s more, though the 804 Fayetteville St. Visit revolution to be told in a feature- they would not do to thwart any Mustang had grown, it was still www.hayti.org. length documentary. At the helm gains towards racial equality, small compared to a midsize is veteran non-fiction filmmaker PANEL DISCUSSION Kathleen Cleaver which they saw as a threat to the sedan yet did not drive or feel Several Durham men Stanley Nelson (Jonestown: The government. If only half of the that way. will discuss their upbring- Life and Death of Peoples also marked a beginning of them FBI dealings in this film are true, it Inside, we found the Mustang ing in Saving Our Sons Temple). He and his crew are well using the media to their best makes you rethink the assassina- to be old school with lots of new panel Sept. 12, 3 p.m. at up to the task of sharing this bit of advantage as they sought to break tions of Malcolm, JFK, RFK and twists. Instruments in front of Main Library, 300 N. history. down a capitalist system, which in MLK. Hoover’s program, the driver were analogue, much Roxboro St. Jamal Joseph, a former Black their eyes harbored racial and “Counterintelligence Program like before. On the left was the Panther, sets the stage. economic inequality. Black Nationalist-Hate Groups,” odometer and on the right was PANEL “You didn’t walk down the Women Raising Boys Ex-Panthers like Kathleen was right from the devil’s play- the speedometer. They had a panel discussion is Sept. street with the same sense of safe- Cleaver, who are now senior citi- book. large TFT screen between them. 12, 2 p.m. at Reality ty as a white person. Police beat zens, narrate the proceedings, Stick with this movie. It has a lot Smaller oil pressure and boost Center, 916 Lamond Ave. you up and put a gun at your head adding background and personal to say, a lot to reveal and is perti- gauges were embedded in the Register at lthomas@ on a daily basis.” anecdotes to visions of iconic nent to today’s testy police/civil- dash over the center stack. The tmlacademy.org. Elaine Brown, a female ex- Panthers like Newton (the vision- ian race relations. For four template for the stack as well as Panther concurs. ary), Bobby Seale (the personality) decades, possibly in a very imper- the dash was made of a polymer SCRABBLE “We couldn’t unsee what we and Eldridge Cleaver (the intellec- fect way, some determined peo- that looked like carbon fiber or Triangle Scrabble saw.” Tournament is Sept. 12, tual). The trio went through a ple sought to change the course patterned aluminum. It gave the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Party founder Huey P. Newton metamorphosis – camaraderie to of American history. Some lofty interior of our Mustang a refined Northgate Mall’s Center explains the use of the panther as mistrust, rivals to enemies. goals, such as dismantling capital- sophisticated appearance. Court. Pre-register at a symbol: “We used the black pan- A barrage of interviews with ism, were not achieved. Some And the controls were sophisti- www.trianglescrabble.com. ther as our symbol because the police, FBI informants, journal- ideals are now part of the fabric of cated, too. For instance, there nature of a panther doesn’t strike ists, historians, Latino and white the country, like breakfast pro- were three ways to change the CONCERTS anyone. When he’s assailed, he’ll supporters, and plenty of detrac- grams for inner city kids. radio station: from the steering • Sept. 15, 8 p.m. – Lisa back up first. But if the aggressor tors gives a full perspective on wheel, from the touch screen or Fischer & Grand Baton, continues, he will strike out.” Carolina Theatre how that party, its leaders, mem- Visit NNPA Film Critic Dwight from manual buttons just • Sept. 17, 8 p.m. – The difference between the bers and goals where perceived. Brown at DwightBrownInk.com. beneath the screen. We could George Benson, Carolina Oakland crusaders for racial change the steering feel from Theatre. Visit www.caroli- comfort or normal to sport. And natheatre.org. we could change the drive mode from normal or sport to track or wet/snow. Although the changes CHAPEL HILL in the Mustang’s exterior were LECTURE John Guandolo will evolutionary, the changes to speak on the Islamic equipment were a quantum leap. movement Sept. 15, 7 Author of popular ‘B-More The back seat of the Mustang p.m. at Extraordinary looked great. Ford bills it as a Ventures, 200 S. Elliott four-passenger car. But the reali- Road. Visit www.iconlec- ty is the Mustang is really a 2+2, tureseries.com. Careful’ novels returns the back seats doing a better job Dixyn becomes indebted to him Caught Up thanks to her hustler boyfriend, of carrying a few grocery bags as Bryce Winters. and is forced to do his bidding in SEMINAR By Shannon Holmes opposed to people. In a crunch, A Focus On Family and Infamous Books, $12.95 PB But then, the night Bryce pro- order to survive. With B-Dub on Disability seminar is Sept. poses, their townhouse is raided her back, she submerges herself somebody bigger than a very 15, noon to 2 p.m. at Tate- Dixyn Greene by the DEA, and with Bryce sud- into the murky waters of street small child could get in the back Turner-Kuralt would never have denly in jail, Dixyn has to learn to life, and is soon entangled in a seats but how long they could Auditorium. Contact: pictured herself fend for herself. web of lust, betrayal, blackmail stay there is a point of conjec- Barbara Leach, (919) 966- pawning off her Quickly things go from bad to and deceit. ture. 0396. belongings and worse. As the bills begin to She ultimately discovers that there are no rules in the game, We had the premium model stripping for cash. mount, her ability to maintain her that included options like a 12- lavish lifestyle is put to the test. loyalty is limited, trust will get She’d been living speaker audio system; an active BAHAMA the good life: a Strapped for cash, her good inten- you hurt, and love will get you SEMINAR townhouse in the tions lead to bad decisions. killed. anti-theft system, including An identity theft semi- D.C. suburbs, a Enter Brian Winters, aka A-Dub, wheel locks; adaptive cruise con- nar is Sept. 15, 10 a.m. at brand new BMW X6, her one saving grace, or so she ini- ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Holmes trol; an EcoBoost performance Little River Community beautiful clothes tially believes. In Dixyn’s time of wrote his first novel while serving package of 19-inch summer tires; Center, 8305 N. Roxboro and the best that need, B-Dub turns out to be no a five-year prison sentence. He a rear spoiler delete; and more. lives in New York City. Road. Call (919) 949- money can buy for more than an opportunist with his The base price of our tester was 2665. her daughter – all own agenda. $34,800. Add options and the total came to $43,290. WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM Saving The Triangle souls TRIBUNE with a SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 PAGE 6B messageBy Willie Jolley Religion NATIONAL NEWSPAPER orship PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION Michael Beckwith started a unique community in 1986 when he founded the Agape W International Spiritual riefs Center in Los Angeles. In this diverse spiritual and racial community, Beckwith minis- RALEIGH ters to thousands weekly, BPROGRESSIVE MB locally and globally onsite 2504 Creech Road and through live video The church is collecting streaming. school supplies for chil- Beckwith had a “spiritual dren in the Southeast awakening” while attending Raleigh Community USC, after surviving a vio- Learning Center after- lent stabbing. This began his school program through study of universal spiritual BAPTIST PRESS Sept. 12. principles, which led to an Priscilla Shirer is the daughter of Evangelist Tony Evans. advanced degree in theolo- FIRST CONGREGATIONAL gy. He worked at “overcom- 2410 Creech Road ing himself.” That is, not Women’s Conference and wanting to be a public figure Women’s Day is Sept. 12- so that he could share mes- 13. The theme is “Fill My sages with the world that Cup Lord.” Call 832-4704 God had given him. That for schedule and times. was more than 30 years ago. The world now knows ALL SAINTS Michael Beckwith because of the movie The Secret and 520 Buck Jones Road the book that followed. His All Saints Orthodox worldwide ministry helps Church will host its annu- people focus on the nature al All Saints Artisan Faire of their reality and what's Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. possible for their lives. You The public is invited. can find his various pro- grams and resources at COMPASSIONATE AgapeLive.com. BAPTIST People actually fly in for 2310 Compassionate his church services, spend Drive the weekend and then fly Family Fun Day is Sept. back home. During my 19. Open to all members. SiriusXM interview, I asked Beckwith for the essence of CARY his message and why he PLEASANT GROVE draws such huge audiences Priscilla Shirer: minister, Pleasant Grove to his church and related Foundation will celebrate programs. His answer, “I the accomplishments of help people start to see the its Dream Academy Sept. world differently and create motivational speaker, 9, 7:30 a.m. at a world of limitless possibil- Prestonwood Country ities for their lives.” Club. Call 363-5198. And how do you do that? His reply: “Affirmations, By Kam Williams ic emphasis on the power of PS: I believe that people will DURHAM actor in ‘Warprayer. Room’leave the theater with a renewed reading the Word and fel- AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER EBENEZER MB desire to prioritize their prayer lowshipping with high- A graduate of Dallas 2200 S. Alston Avenue KW: How would you describe lives. They’ll become aware, minded people.” Theological Seminary with a Family and Friends Day is the film in 25 words or less? maybe even for the first time, of Beckwith reminds us that master’s degree in Biblical Sept. 13. Food and games PS: War Room will unveil the the enemy’s tactics and God created the world out of Studies, Priscilla Shirer speaks at follow worship service. real enemy hiding behind some schemes. Then, they’ll want to fullness and joy. We must corporate conferences, organiza- of life’s pressing problems, then craft their own war rooms and wake up with a mindset of tions, and before Christian audi- HOLY CROSS remind you to go to battle with a strategies to claim victory in gratitude and create from ences across the United States 2438 S. Alston Avenue weapon that works: prayer. That their lives. the ideas that God has given and around the world. Revival is Sept. 16-18 at might be a few more than 25 us. We must be game-chang- After 10 years as a trainer and 6:45 p.m. nightly. Fr. words, but I tried. KW: You are a wife, mother, ers and become the unique Royal A. Lee is the guest motivational speaker with Ziglar author, minister, inspirational beings God has called us to Training Systems, she and her speaker. KW: Your character Elizabeth’s speaker and now an actress. How be. Remember, each of us is husband Jerry founded Going husband, Tony, is abusive, emo- do you juggle all those responsi- a unique expression of God. Beyond Ministries. Shirer now CHAPEL HILL tionally unavailable, a liar, a phi- bilities? Out of no thing we can cre- serves in full-time ministry – landerer and a crook. What PS: Balance is a constant strug- UNITED CHURCH ate something because of speaking, writing and via video redeeming qualities does he gle for me. Just like it is for any 1321 MLK Blvd. our attitude of gratitude. and audio – to nurture women have to make the relationship working mother. Most often, just The Rev. Jeremiah No one can determine our spiritually. She is also the author worth all the angst? when I feel like I’ve gotten a han- Wright, pastor emeritus destiny but us – not politi- of Life Interrupted, The PS: Tony is a good provider. He dle on things, they change. The of Trinity United Church cians, not the government, Resolution for Women and of Christ in Chicago, will not your family, not your takes that role very seriously and children get older, their activities numerous other spiritual books. preach Sept. 20 at the friends! Even if there is a prides himself on it. Sadly, he vary, my own schedule shifts Here, she talks about making 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. recession, you must be often does so at the expense of and our travel or work demands her acting debut in the faith- services. Call (919) 942- resourceful. the health of his marital and escalate. based film War Room. 3540. We are not here to live parental relationships. The arc of So, I’m learning that the only his character and the story also way to balance my life is to con- pointless, carefree lives. God Kam Williams: What interested show that he has a heart that sistently ask the Lord what His Send your church news to: gives us challenges, which you in War Room? becomes tender. When convict- priorities are for me and my fam- The Triangle Tribune, 115 we can choose to see as a Priscilla Shirer: I was initially ed, he responds instead of ignor- ily during that particular season, Market Street, Suite 360G, call for us to let go of some- drawn to this film because of the ing and refusing to obey God’s and then discipline myself to ori- Durham, NC 27701; e- thing or grow something people who were behind it. The leading. Tony is willing to do ent everything around those pri- mail info@triangletri- new. With every challenge Kendrick brothers (Alex and whatever it takes to make things orities. This requires saying “no” bune.com; or fax 688- we should ask ourselves, Stephen) are such men of integri- right. Often in relationships, to a lot of opportunities and invi- 2740. Deadline: Tuesday “What can I let go of that no ty. Their previous work “willingness” is the determining tations, both personal and occu- by noon. longer serves me?” (Courageous and Fireproof) is factor of whether or not a rela- pational, that might jeopardize Be participants, not just not only an accurate indicator of tionship can survive. And Tony His priorities for this season. anticipants in your own life. their character but also of their Keep on being grateful, and is willing. It’s not always easy, but it is authentic desire to use their always worth it. Every “no” is a God will give you something films to affect life change. KW: What message do you simultaneous “yes” to another to be grateful for. God wants Then, when I read this script, I think people will take away from area of your life. us to be prosperous so we was thrilled to see such emphat- can give great gifts to the the film? world. Look at what you have already. Teach your mind to look for possibili- ties. Don't let your mind be clouded by what you don't Sex trafficking victim says healing have. Move into the space of positive thinking. Beckwith said we have a By Diana Chandler ficking ordeal. been trafficked. My role is sim- mandate to be healthy, after ordeal came from God BAPTIST PRESS "People don't realize the psy- ple: to provide an example of a wealth and wise. Here are chological and the emotional man that does not want to buy key take-a-ways from our NEW YORK – She was an awk- hold that the abuser has with his sex. Iryna seeks to love these conversation: ward and shy 19-year-old art his- victim," she said. "It's like he con- girls as others have loved her." • Your parents told you tory major when the handsome trolled my every move, every Sadler founded the Let My “…if you keep crying, I'll and charismatic stranger asked single move." People Go movement, in which give you something to cry her for directions in broad day- There are more than 21 million he challenges Christians to see about!” But God says if you light at a New York City railway victims of human trafficking in people set free not only physical- keep being grateful, He will station. He courted her, charm- the U.S., according to ly but also spiritually. He speaks, give you something to be ing her by opening doors, hold- Department of State 2015 teaches, mobilizes others and grateful for. So make a com- ing her hand in public and pre- Trafficking in Persons Report, offers a weeklong mission trip mitment to always be grate- senting himself as a perfect gen- encompassing sex trafficking of for college students. ful. tleman. children and adults, forced labor Of the many college groups • We have infinite possibil- "Then all of a sudden things of children and adults, bonded that have taken the mission trip, ities if we can just learn to started changing. He became labor or debt bondage, involun- nearly all have invited Sadler to believe and live in the pres- very moody, very controlling, tary domestic servitude and their campus to speak on the ence and power of God. name-calling that I'm stupid and forced child labor. issue of justice, including • We have the seeds for I'm dumb. There were accusa- The church has a vital role in Louisiana College in Alexandria, success in us; it is a gift from tions of cheating; my family was seeking justice and salvation for Louisiana. God. The world did not give no good, my friends were no trafficking victims, said Raleigh Shannon Lane, Louisiana it to us, so the world cannot good," Iryna, now 28, told Baptist Sadler, an abolitionist and a College director of Baptist take it away. Press. "He was slowly isolating human trafficking awareness Collegiate Ministries, took a • Most people do not real- me from everything I knew and advocate based in New York, seven-member team of students ize the power and possibili- loved." where he is director of justice on the mission trip in May. ties that God has placed His purpose? "He basically ministries for the Metropolitan The students prayerwalked inside of them, so they live exploited me. He sold me for sex. New York Baptist Association communities, including below their possibilities. That's what he did in a nutshell." and a college pastor at the Chinatown and Manhattan, • Let go and get God. Let Iryna had come legally from Gallery Church. He has worked noted signs of trafficking to go of the weights that hold Eastern Europe to the U.S. with with Iryna in helping victims report to the FBI human traffick- you down and get ready to her mother and brother six years heal. ing hotline, distributed hot sail with your full power. earlier. She was an A-student, "Iryna is a trophy of grace," meals, toiletries and other items • Don't just anticipate a continued to live at home and Sadler said. "She and I meet with to the homeless, and shared the better life; participate in earned a bachelor's degree dur- several young girls that have Gospel. making your life better. ing the three-year human traf-