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VOLUME 13 NO. 17 WEEKOFWEEKOF AP RIL17,2011RIL17,2011 ONE DOLLAR THE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE Religious leaders defend Racial JusticeAct

By Sommer Brokaw THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE

RALEIGH - State legislators passed the N.C. Racial Justice Act in 2009 to ensure that race is not a fac- tor in death sentences. A Forsyth County Superior Court upheld the ruling after a challenge by the District Attorney. Now, it’s facing another chal- lenge from lawmakers. The new bill, H615, sponsored primarily by four N.C. Republicans, calls for reform of the RJA based on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in McCleskey v. Kemp, a Georgia case that found statistical study insufficient to support discriminatory purpose. Several religious leaders say the name of the new bill, “No Discriminatory Purpose in Death Penalty,” is misleading because it would gut the RJA. The four Republicans - Rep. Paul Stam, R-Wake; Rep. Justin Burr, R-Montgomery; Rep. Dan Ingle, R- Alamance; and Rep. Sarah Stevens, R-Alleghany - could not be reached for comment. The current law allows defendants to show by statistical or other evidence that race was a “sig- nificant factor” to impose the death penalty, and, if proven, their sentences can be commuted to life without parole. But if H615 were to be enacted, defendants would have to prove that “the state acted with discriminatory purpose in seeking the death penalty or in selecting the jury that sen- tenced the defendant, or one or more of the jurors acted with discriminatory purpose in the guilt-in- nocence or sentencing phases of the defendant’s PHOTO/BO trial,” to have their sentences commuted to life. “They want to bring us back to the 1980s when Protestors let their opinions be known Monday in front of Shaw’s campus. prosecutors would have to say yep, I was racially discriminatory intentionally. That’s what this bill leaves us with - nothing, absolutely nothing,” said Stephen Dear, executive director of People of Faith Against the Death Penalty. Pastor Barbara Davis of the New Hope Presbytery in Rocky Mount with churches in the Triangle, Shaw students protest agrees. “The current bill does not in any way prevent le- gal procedures to go forward, but the way they’re picket sign. Winters said students were concerned about trying to take so many portions out of it that would instructors being dismissed without their knowledge. Unfair conditions “They can’t keep pushing teachers under the rug and not See N.C. RELIGIOUS/2A let us know what’s going on,” she said. “We’re the ones pay- By Bonitta Best ing $21,000 tuition, and we deserve a good education.” Board chairman Willie Gary hired new president Irma THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE McClaurin, the first woman to hold the position on a per- manent basis, last September. Even before McClaurin came RALEIGH - Shaw University students and former faculty on board, Nelson said the gap between the haves and have- gathered outside Estey Hall Monday to protest what they say nots was there. are unfair practices on the historically black campus. “You have some faculty barely making $32,000 with no Led by former faculty member James Nelson Jr., protest- pension and other administrators making up to $225,000 ers said instructors and staff are being fired for no appar- with moving expenses, company credit cards, generous ent reason or for speaking out against the administration. travel and phone perks, and exquisite bathrooms in their They say the dismissals are eroding the education of stu- offices,” he said. dents who are being taught by inept teachers. One of the flyers Nelson distributed said in November “They want their voices heard even though speaking out 2008, almost 30 staff members were terminated in what is causing them to be dismissed,” said Nelson, a popular in- the campus called “the Thanksgiving massacre.” Since then, structor who was fired in 2010 after 13 years. “We are try- other personnel have been dismissed. He listed eight re- ing to get the attention of the administration and the board cent firings that were particularly upsetting: Janine Woods, (of trustees) that the students’ education is being hindered. director of sponsored programs; Tom Poitier, vice presi- Faculty making low salaries are fearful from one day to the dent for fiscal affairs; Eugene and Kesha Myrick, office of next about their jobs.” strategic communications; Rudolph Tripp, Divinity School; As Nelson talked, the sparse crowd started to grow with Maxine Highsmith, science department; April Abbott, more students as flyers were handed out to passersby. Humanities department; and himself. Security was stationed at every entrance to the campus, in- Nelson said the protest had nothing to do with sour cluding Estey Hall, to keep protesters and reporters out. grapes. In fact, as more students arrived, many of them Several students said they weren’t afraid to speak out. One Opponents say a new bill in the General Assembly of them was freshman Monghany Winters, who held up a See SHAW/2A would ‘gut’ the Racial Justice Act and send possible innocent victims to their deaths. Gala to assist President Obama women pursing addresses National highereducation Action Network

By Sommer Brokaw By Cyril Josh Barker THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

RALEIGH - Sisters For Your Journey, the nonprof- resident Barack Obama it charitable arm of Raleigh Diamond Divas, will hold went to New York last its inaugural Diamond Scholarship Gala on April 29. week with a renewed vig- The star-studded event will feature celebrities like orPP to address the National award-winning actress and TV producer Vivica Fox, Action Network’s annual gala. reality star Jennifer Williams, Michael Vick’s fiancee He hit on several key points as Kijafa Frink and Miss N.C. Adrienne Core. he praised the organization’s Themed “Stars - Leading, Lighting, Guiding While 20 years of existence. The now- Illuminating the Way,” the gala, at the Grand confirmed candidate for the Marquise Ballroom in Garner, will have a cocktail re- 2012 presidential election gave ception at 6 p.m., a ceremonial dinner at 7 p.m., a a rousing speech that was well silent auction, music and dancing. received by the nearly 1,200 “We came up with the theme that in and of itself people in attendance. After a gracious introduction is a power statement,” SFYJ President Andora Pyatt FILE PHOTO said. “That’s the way leaders and change agents op- from the Rev. Al Sharpton, the erate; they are lighting the way, and it’s almost like president received a standing PresidentBarackObamaan- they’re passing the torch for the next person and ovation. He opened his speech nounced his re-election bid that’s how we grow as individuals. Oprah is a prime by acknowledging Rep. Charles example. She doesn’t ask anyone to be like her. She Rangel, former Mayor David this week. asks people to be like yourself, to be your best self.” Dinkins and the 20th anniver- 2012 run, Obama highlight- The event will highlight local honorees’ Beverly sary of NAN, praising its con- ed his own achievements Powell, director of women at Abundant Life Christian tinuing relevance. along with commending his Center COGIC, and business owner of a women’s “The National Action Network supporters for their work boutique called A Woman By Design; Mimi Kimber, has not changed its commit- and loyalty to him. founder and owner of Diamonds and Daughters, ment in the last two decades,” “If you stand with me and which offers life coaching for teens having a diffi- he said. “Not only in the lives believe in what we can do to- cult time; and Abeni El-Amin, executive director of of African-Americans,” but for gether, if we put our shoul- the broader American family. Actress Vivica Fox will be among the attendees at the Making little mention of his See GALA/2A Sister For Your Journey gala. See PRESIDENT/2A

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Continued from 1A ed and once that happened, nationally that a few have culated by disgruntled em- an orchestrated plan.” he said. “It took them so they didn’t need him any chosen to become involved ployees contains only par- In 2008, students rallied long to fix it, some students praised his efforts. more.” tial truths, and mixes em- against what they consid- were getting sick. The dorm “Dr. Nelson was a God- in university personnel mat- McClaurin released a state- ters, on which I am prevent- ployment activities that oc- ered unclean living condi- conditions are still bad. (The send,” junior Robert Finch ment: “...I think it unfortu- curred years ago for various tions. administration) wanted (stu- said. “He was a good ed from commenting for nate that at the very mo- confidentiality reasons. reasons with more recent ac- Finch said much hasn’t dents) to overlook all that, teacher, and he cared about ment Shaw is gaining posi- tions, and tries to convey changed. and (Nelson) was trying to his students. He helped the “What I can tell you is that tive recognition locally and the information recently cir- that these unrelated inci- “Mold spores were grow- change things.” university to get reaccredit- dents are somehow part of ing on the bathroom walls,” N.C. religious leaders defend state’s Racial JusticeAct

Continued from 1A row, was released in May from MSU released last sum- alarming that the bill was in- Justice Act, was introduced The Rev. George Reed, ex- not give a person a fair 2008. mer also found that minori- troduced on April 4, the on the 43rd anniversary of ecutive director of the N.C. chance seems to be very un- According to a 2007 Pew ties who kill whites are near- same date Dr. Martin Luther the assassination of Rev. Council of Churches, fair. It is going to ignore Research Center Poll, the ly three times as likely to get King was assassinated (April Martin Luther King Jr.,” the emailed a statement asking much of the past history of majority of African- a death sentence as those 4, 1968.) Rev. Gail McAfee of people to write legislators racism in this state,” she Americans do not support who kill other minorities. “I was deeply offended Fayetteville said in a state- or use social media to sup- said. the death penalty, but a re- While some prosecutors when H615, which would ef- ment. port the RJA. The RJA was passed after cent study by Michigan State and Republican lawmakers fectively repeal the Racial a recent six-month period University found that qual- argue that the RJA is too ex- where three black men were ified black jurors who do be- pensive, Attorney Ken Rose, released from death row: lieve in the death penalty Center for Death Penalty Jonathon Hoffman was on are still more than twice as Litigation, said he is con- death row 12 years before likely to be dismissed from cerned that procedural is- all charges against him were the jury than their white sues and litigation due to a dismissed in Dec. 2007; counterparts. For those cur- repeal of the act would cost Glen Chapman spent nearly rently on death row, 33 had taxpayers more. He said 14 years on death row be- all-white juries and 40 had studies show that the death fore being released in April juries with a single person penalty is more expensive 2008; and Levon “Bo” Jones, of color. than life without parole. who spent 15 years on death Furthermore, two studies Other leaders said it was Gala to assist women pursuing their higher education goals

Continued from 1A is to raise $100,000 worth of scholarships. SFYJ Founder Angela Stokes said the gala Project Ricochet of N.C., a nonprofit organ- would also be a platform to kick off their ization that assists at-risk youth with pos- tour of historically black colleges and uni- itive alternatives. versities called “Others Helping HBCUs,” Entertainment will be performed by Tony where they plan to fundraise to provide Award winner and Def Jam Poet, Poetri, more scholarships. whose birth name is Devin Smith, and mu- The Raleigh Diamond Divas is a social sical performance by R&B singer network for women who live in Raleigh that Christopher Williams. started in March 2010. Stokes said it began Proceeds will go towards the Diamond as a way to give back by helping women Scholarship Fund to benefit minority develop small businesses, provide profes- women pursuing higher education through sional networking opportunities and offer the department of journalism and mass educational scholarships. communications at Saint Augustine’s “I saw the need for women to empower College. each other on a different level, not just on “We wanted to be able to give back to a social level but also financially,” she said. young minority females to receive oppor- “We set basic benchmarks we can achieve tunities for higher education by providing in life, but when you have someone em- them scholarships and helping them on powering you to go beyond those expecta- their way with their journey,” Pyatt said. tions, then you can dream bigger, live high- “We also have a mentor component to it to er, accomplish more in life.” mentor these young ladies and to help For more details on the gala, call (919) them to grow in professional develop- 576-9305 or visit ment.” sistersforyourjourney.com. The goal, as the annual event continues, President Obama addresses NationalAction Network

Continued from 1A Several notable people ders to the wheel of history, Specifically noting the job- lessness rate in the black were in the audience for the we can move this county to speech, including many the promise of a better day,” community, Obama also mentioned the passing of elected officials. Most he said. “What I could com- agreed that the president’s mit to was telling you the his health care and Wall Street reforms, which, he speech was effective. truth even when it was hard. “I think this speech help You made our campaign says, were beneficial to black Americans. set the record straight, be- your own.” cause if you watch the me- The president also high- Obama topped off his speech by speaking about dia, you would have thought lighted some of the things the deficit started in 2009, he has been criticized for, education, citing that every child deserves the right to a and the deficit started in and that many forgot the 2001 when President Clinton good he’s done. When it good education and that race should not be a factor left,” former New York Gov. came to jobs, he noted how David Paterson said. General Motors recently an- when it comes to education nounced its plans to rehire reform, because it’s an all of the people it had laid American problem. He also off, showing signs that the set a goal to make every economy is on its way back. child a college graduate Obama noted that a half- while reinvesting in HBCUs million jobs were created in and community colleges. the first three months of this In his parting words, year. “We’re making Obama gave inspiring words progress, but we are not to the audience about the fu- there yet. I will fight for ture. jobs, and I will be in the “The American dream is in fight for opportunity,” he reach for everybody,” he said before getting a rous- said. “I know there are times ing applause. “We are going when the work is frustrating to keep fighting until every and it’s hard, and change family gets a shot at the can seem slow to come by. American dream.” I am living testament that change is possible.” Taking a stand against academic racism in Raleigh

STAFF REPORTS Meeker also has established RALEIGH - A growing num- an official proclamation. ber of area schools, busi- The public is invited to par- nesses and civic organiza- ticipate. tions committed to excel- On April 29, the YWCA and lence in public education various civic groups will ad- have pledged to join the dress policies rooted in his- YWCA Greater Triangle for toric legacies of racism that the Stand Against Racism come at great cost to the April 29 at noon in Raleigh’s Triangle. Specifically, they Moore Square. will spotlight systemic The rally is a national racism embedded in policies movement to raise aware- of the Wake County Public ness that racism still exists School System, which have and harms communities, di- played a major role in creat- viding people of different ing and maintaining N.C.’s backgrounds with a negative alarmingly large school-to- impact on education, em- prison pipeline. These poli- ployment, housing and oth- cies push students out of er qualities of life. Gov. Bev school and into the juvenile Perdue has once again pro- and criminal justice sys- claimed April 29 as “Stand tems. Against Racism Day” in N.C. The most startling fact: Raleigh Mayor Charles See TAKING/3A 4A NEWS/The TrTriangleTribuneiangleTribune April 17, 2011 Tough love at NCCU

By April Simon have been instructed to a year or two. After reach- BLACK COLLEGE WIRE work together to create in- ing the required transfer dividualized strategies and GPA, then students would N.C. Central students may plans to ensure that student be allowed to reapply and feel the effects of the new grades comply with the new potentially re-enroll. grade point average policy standard. Deans and depart- Goodwin stressed that the as early as this month. ment chairs are expected to institutional policy will have The new policy states that help advisers develop pro- a positive effect on NCCU. students may face dismissal cedures for counseling stu- “By increasing our aca- from the university if they dents. demic standards, it’s a good do not achieve a cumulative Some of the strategies that thing for the student, for the GPA of at least 1.9 before students may be instructed institution,” Goodwin said. the 2011-12 school year. to employ may be increas- “It sends a very positive Fourteen percent of the stu- ing hours spent in study, message to the community dent body is at risk for dis- meeting regularly with aca- at large and to employers. missal. In accordance with demic advisers, seeking out- When [employers] see that Chancellor Charlie Nelms’s side tutoring, reducing work we are very serious about proposal, the GPA number hours if employed and seek- increasing our standards, is set to increase to 2.0 be- ing help for family issues or they are now more motivat- fore fall 2012. child care that may be af- ed to go after our students.” An announcement from fecting their performance. “Enhancing student aca- the provost sent via email If students still face dis- demic success entails more last semester stated that missal, there is recourse. than raising expectations poorly performing students They may appeal a suspen- and making structural must raise their grade point sion. The appeal would en- changes,” Nelms stated in averages by the end of tail appearing before the ad- his 2008 installation ad- spring semester or be ministration with a concrete dress. “We must improve barred from re-enrolling in plan that would acknowl- the quality of student life. the fall. edge the student’s short- NCCU students deserve a This policy replaces the comings and specifically more comprehensive array old standard, which was outline ways the student of cultural, intellectual, so- based on a sliding scale will improve his or her per- cial and leadership oppor- equation depending on the formance. tunities.” number of credit hours at- With the dean’s permis- Many students don’t see tempted versus GPA earned. sion, the student may be al- raising GPA requirements as “We’re doing away with lowed to continue at NCCU, an insurmountable feat. the range and having across under close supervision. “It might be hard if some- the board GPA requirements Those that do not provide one had something major for all students,” Registrar adequate evidence they will come up,” said Rosalina Jerome Goodwin said. be able to improve their Ramirez, a Spanish educa- Academic advisers are GPAs, and are facing expul- tion junior. “But it should- gearing up to deal with the sion, may be counseled to n’t be that difficult if they 519 students who may be leave the university. just do their work.” facing expulsion this semes- This may take a variety of ter, as well as potentially an shapes, but one option for April Simon writes for The additional 288 by next year. students may be to transfer Campus Echo, the student Students and advisers to a community college for newspaper. Taking a stand against academic racism

Continued from 2A grams, our most vulnerable Emerging Among Teens. It children find themselves will include courageous N.C. has the fourth highest abandoned to the streets, teachers and administrators total number and the third the juvenile and criminal working to close achieve- highest rate of suspensions justice systems, and bleak ment gaps and ensure equi- in the nation. Similarly, stu- futures,” said Jason ty and excellence in public dents of color, low-income Langberg, an attorney with schools. During the event, students, English language Advocates of Children’s these groups will offer re- learners and students with Services, a statewide project search-based best practices disabilities are dispropor- of Legal Aid of N.C. and policy recommenda- tionately disciplined, sus- These problems have tions for discipline and pended and expelled from drawn anger from area par- school culture reform. public schools. The YWCA ents and advocates, and on- “Education is intertwined and various civic groups going negative attention with other social and eco- concerned with these per- from national media, as well nomic justice issues, be- The Triangle Tribune sistent racial academic as a Title VI investigation cause they share the same achievement gaps are ask- from the Office for Civil systemic roots with racism ing citizens to take the Rights Department of and classism,” said Bridgette 2011 stand. Education. Burge, director of advocacy “When such shocking sta- The Stand also will high- and community initiatives tistics are combined with light grassroots efforts of at the YWCA. “We can and the district’s high number the Southeast Raleigh-based must do better for the fu- of school-based court refer- Parent Advocacy Work tures of our youth, our com- Mother of the Year rals and lack of high-quali- Group and N.C. Heroes munity and our society.” ty alternative learning pro- In 200 words or less, tell why your States rethink food stamp mother should be selected our prohibition for drug felons Mother of the Year. By Marjorie Valbrum ety and obtaining gainful keep them there.” Send to: employment,” said Elizabeth AMERICA’S WIRE Henrie Treadwell, director Farid, deputy director of the of Community Voices and 115 Market Street, WASHINGTON - When the Legal Action Center’s Men’s Health Initiative at the landmark welfare reform National H.I.R.E. Network. Morehouse School of Suite 360H law was enacted in 1996, the The network seeks to in- Medicine in Atlanta, is opti- political rallying cry was crease job opportunities for mistic the benefits will even- Durham, NC 27701 “ending welfare as we know those with criminal records, tually be restored. Her pro- it.” Today, a move is under advocating for ending pub- gram works to improve ac- Fax: (919) 688-2740 way to rescind some of the lic policies and employment cess to health care and oth- law’s punitive measures, practices that further penal- er services for those transi- such as provisions that per- ize felons who have served tioning from prison. mit states to deny welfare their time. “I serve on the Georgia Email: [email protected] benefits and food stamps to Opponents of the restric- Board of Corrections, and people convicted of felony tions say the ban has dispro- everything that I see and drug crimes. portionately affected hear says we are moving in These provisions were in- women and people of color, that direction,” said tended to prevent selling or who are more likely than Treadwell, who is also a re- Deadline: April 29, 2011 trading food stamps for whites to be charged and search professor at drugs, but widespread budg- convicted for drug crimes. Morehouse’s Department of et deficits and steep recidi- Many states have opted Community Health & vism rates are prompting out of the law. Other states Preventive Medicine. “Our Winner will receive gift basket, gift state governments that en- have modified the bans and new governor has made re- force the benefit bans to re- made them less punitive. duction of recidivism one of certificates and more. think the policy amid high Because the federal govern- his priorities. Now the ques- unemployment and escalat- ment fully funds food tion becomes how far we will ing prison costs. New Jersey stamps, allowing felons to go.” and South Dakota are the lat- receive them does not bur- On the national front, pro- est states to reverse course den state budgets. ponents of sentencing re- and allow drug felons to re- In Georgia, where the 67 forms are actively lobbying ceive public assistance. percent recidivism rate is Congress to repeal the bans. Advocates for former one of the highest in the Two pieces of legislation to felons are seizing the mo- country and where more do that have been intro- ment to make the case that than 50,000 people are in its duced but have not moved. the restrictions are counter- state prison facilities, law- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., in- productive in tough eco- makers have maintained the troduced H.R. 329, which nomic times, and they are ban. has eight co-sponsors and urging state and congres- Democratic state Sen. would repeal the food stamp sional lawmakers to remove Emanuel Jones, chairman of ban, and Rep. AndrÈ Carson, the benefits ban. Convicted the Georgia Legislative Black D-Ind., introduced H.R. felons have difficulty get- Caucus, introduced a bill 3053, which would repeal ting jobs even in good eco- during the last session that the TANF ban and has 19 co- nomic times, and public as- proposed restoring eligibil- sponsors. sistance and food stamps ity for food stamp and wel- “What we see all too often are critical income supports fare benefits for drug felons are restrictions that fail to during the transition from who had served their time. promote public safety, that prison, advocates say. “It didn’t get any traction at frequently run counter to in- “When individuals with all,” he said, adding that he tegrating formerly incarcer- drug convictions are denied plans to introduce a meas- ated people into the commu- food stamps and cash ben- ure this year proposing nity and that are based on efits, establishing econom- restoration just of food political posturing rather ic stability upon reentry be- stamp benefits. Regarding than behaviorally based comes more difficult, and it its prospects, however, analysis,” Marc Mauer, exec- becomes more likely that Jones said, “I think the utive director of The they may return to criminal chances are very slim. We Sentencing Project, told a activity and drug use in- lock up a lot of people here, House Judiciary subcommit- stead of maintaining sobri- and we apparently want to tee last June. 4A4A NEWS/The Triangle Twrwibwu.ntreiangletribune.com Sunday, ApApril ril 17 ,17, 20 201111 8

115 Market Street, Suite 360H Durham, NC 27701 Gerald O. Johnson PUBLISHER Bonitta Best EDITOR Calling it as we see it Irma McClaurin was hired last September as Shaw University's first full-time female president. So we don't place the majority of the blame on her for the current problems at the university. However, judg - ing by the comments from protesters at Monday's rally in front of the main campus entrance, McClaurin is not totally innocent either. Before her hire, former Johnson C. Smith President Dorothy Cower Yancy took the helm on an interim basis to try to get Shaw back on sound financial foot - ing. Yancy replaced Clarence Newsome who was re - lieved of his duties despite still collecting a paycheck. Under Newsome's watch, Shaw turned a surplus left by his predecessor Talbert O. Shaw into a $20 mil - lion deficit, so the university's problems started sometime ago. Still, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that Shaw's campus is bitterly divided between those who are caught up in a power trip and those who actual - ly care about the welfare of the students. If the alle - gations by former faculty member Jerome Nelson Jr. are true in our news story, McClaurin's failure to meet with staff and students to hear their grievances is just plain wrong and smacks of a "kiss-off" attitude. Al Sampson: an uncelebrated warrior We understand that every new administration wants to make changes but releasing popular faculty mem - bers who have given their life's blood at the univer - "This is the first major civ - ance speech at the NAN con - Sampson was as a young nered by a street gang. sity or allowing newcomers to harass veteran staff il rights organization of our vention that ended over the civil rights organizer with SNCC was formed at a into quitting is just another embarrassing mark on culture that has given me an weekend, Sampson joked SCLC. Writing about tension meeting on the campus of the university. honorary opportunity with about all of the civil rights between local residents of Shaw University while In her statement, McClaurin alluded to the positive this particular gift." organizations that have nev - Natchez, Miss., and SCLC or - Sampson was enrolled press Shaw has received lately, thanks to its athlet - er recognized his contribu - ganizers, Garrow wrote: there. "I gave SNCC the keys ics programs, but no thanks to her. Some coaches are The speaker was the Rev. tions. Beneath the laughter, "The breach had become to Tucker Hall at Shaw working without contracts or are not having their Al Sampson, a however, was deep pain. more irreparable when University because they did - contractual obligations honored. Seems the only peo - longtime civ - Not pain out of any need for SCLC's Al Sampson 'had de - n't have no meeting place," ple getting all the perks are the ones least qualified. il rights ac - public accolades, but pain nounced the local leader - Sampson said. "I would have Although she rubbed some people the wrong way, tivist and that grew out of being ig - ship in general and the been a member of SNCC, but Yancy at least did what she was hired to do: relieve pastor of nored while others with NAACP by name, as unreli - I was already president of some of Shaw's debt burden. It may all have been for Fenwood lesser roles in the move - able, untrustworthy and in - the NAACP on campus. They naught. With the direction the new administration is United ment were allowed to take capable' at an Oct. 18 mass had a reunion last summer. headed, Shaw may soon be back where it started three Methodist bows in public. meeting." "They didn't invite me, and years ago under Newsome - in a sad state of affairs. Church in "Jesse Jackson and I came Before joining SCLC, they didn't give me no Chicago. The out of N.C.," Sampson not - Sampson had been execu - award." GEORGE E. gift he was re - ed. "He was a transfer stu - tive secretary of the Atlanta Once NAN made the deci - CURRY ferring to was dent [from the University of branch of the NAACP. Taylor sion to honor Sampson, he The truth about TV the Rev. Al Illinois to N.C. A&T Branch, author of a civil took extra precaution. Sharpton's University]. We were part of rights trilogy that won a "I didn't sleep much last National Action Network's the black State Legislature Pulitzer Prize, wrote about night," he told the audience As much as I try to remind people that The Nielsen decision to honor Sampson, for a week. We passed a the imprisonment of in New York. "I've been be - Company is a global information and measurement along with former Southern public accommodations bill. Sampson in Mississippi's no - having myself the last two company that measures so many things beyond tel - Christian Leadership But PUSH never gave me an torious Parchman Prison days because I didn't want evision (like how you spend your time online and on Conference President award. Farm, 200 miles north of the Brother Richardson (board your mobile devices and what you buy at the grocery Charles Steele Jr.; Barbara In her book, My Life with Mississippi Delta. In one of Chairman W. Franklyn store) the fact of the matter is we're still very much Shaw, board chair of the Martin Luther King Jr., his books, At Canaan's Edge, Richardson) or Al Sharpton in the business of rating television viewing. So, I'm National Council of Negro Coretta Scott King recalled Branch wrote, "Prisoners to take my award from me." eager to share with you a hot new study on TV view - Women; and me with a Rev. an incident in Chicago when smuggled out word that Although Sampson kept ing. Dr. William A. Jones Justice a teenage gang member who guards were beating the everyone at the ceremony Nielsen's most recent State of the Media report is a Award. had come to visit Dr. King known leaders including laughing, ignoring his role snapshot of TV viewing and usage trends pulled from Sampson, who was or - complained about SCLC al - SCLC's Rev. Al Sampson and in the movement was no an analysis of live stream data from people aged 18- dained by Dr. Martin Luther lowing whites to participate that the 409 Natchez in - joke. 49 during November 2010. Some nay sayers will say King Jr. two years prior to in the movement. She wrote, mates were stripped, force- "You all don't count black people." To which I say the civil rights leader's as - "Al told them that there fed laxatives and chilled by George E. Curry, former "WRONG!" sassination, was a move - were a lot of white people night fans." Later in the editor-in-chief of Emerge Although we can't measure every household in ment stalwart. If you pick who were helping our cause book, Branch described how magazine and the NNPA America, we take a representative sample of the pop - up any authoritative book and that some had even Sampson, Rev. Archie News Service, is a keynote ulation. So, while we may not have contacted you di - on the modern Civil Rights died for us." Hargraves and Bill Clark speaker, moderator and me - rectly, that doesn't mean we didn't include your neigh - Movement, at least one ref - "Bearing the Cross," the formed "a human shield dia coach. He can be bor, Mrs. Williams from the church's usher board, erence to Sampson will be Pulitzer Prize-winning book around three terrified reached at www.georgecur - your personal trainer or even your college roommate there - usually more. by David A. Garrow, re - Puerto Rican men" in ry.com. in Atlanta. Clients count on us to provide them with Throughout his accept - counted how outspoken Chicago who had been cor - an accurate ethnic representation that looks like America. So let's not get it twisted: Nielsen's televi - sion measurement sample is representative of the U.S.'s diverse population. Another thing you should know: We don't care how From Head Start to Harvard University much or how little TV you watch, or even if Cousin Pookie installed your cable box; as long as you have pert, an d i nvestm ents i n at least one television set in your home, The colors were brighter school English in an impov- cluding more than 40 per- your household has an equal chance of than any she had seen be- erished Los Angeles neigh- cent of black children and quality early education can being randomly selected. Seriously. And, for e. Sha pes, l etter s, a nd borh ood as a Tea ch for more tha n 33 percent of produce a rate of return to only after you have voluntarily accept - lot s an d lo ts of c olor s America c orp s m embe r. Hispanic children. society significantly higher ed our invitation is your household in - adorned the walls; around Salazar b elieves her early These are the children than returns to most stock cluded in the sample, so there's no big the room, children worked child hood e xperience i n Head St art is desig ned to market investments or tra- brother spying going on. together building high rises Head Sta rt put her on the serve an d g et r ead y for ditional economic develop- But I do need to clarify: Only house - wit h c olor ed bloc ks an d path to acad emic success school through education- ment projects. and h er com mitment to al, health, nutritional, social There is a tragic irony to CHERYL holds that have agreed to be a part of our "re ad" colo rful pic ture sample directly impact the ratings. Now, books. serving others. and other s ervices. When the fact that as o ur nation PEARSON - back to the State of the Media report. "I had never seen so much In a videotaped interview the latest tests show more celebrated the Week of the MCNEIL African-Americans as a group still watch color," Angelica Salazar re- for the National Head Start than 60 percent of students Youn g Chi ld last week, more TV than other demographic groups. calls of her first days as a Association, Angie and her and 80 percent of minority Congress i s debati ng We turn on our TVs an average of 7 hours Head Start preschoole r in father, Alejandro, talk about students can 't perform at whether to slash more than 12 minutes each day, compared to the U.S. average Duarte, Calif. She r emem- Head S tart's in fluence on grade level in grades four, $1 billion from Head Start of 5 hours 11 minutes. As a group, we also use DVD bers the discovery of library their f amily . H er fa ther, eight and 12, school readi- and t o c ut t he Child Care players and video game consoles more, and more than book s an d speaking in Spanish, relates ness - especially fo r p oor and Develop ment Block one-third (38 percent) of our homes had a DVR. White spending hours how he neve r had the op- and minority children - is Grant, the Women, Infants households have more DVRs than average (40 per - curle d up on portunity to finish elemen- more critical than ever. But, and Children Supplemental cent) and have the highest usage. the re adi ng tary s chool . Their family right now, less than half of Nutr itio n Assi stan ce And what have we been watching? It's no secret that rug. Head Start was poor, and he a nd his those eligible for Head Start Program, the Maternal and we Americans love our football. The NFL is an event was Sal azar 's wife could not afford to pay and fewer than 3 percent of Child He alth B lock Grant, that unifies the nation, cutting across all ethnic first formal ex- for pr eschool. Head Sta rt those eligible for Early Head and othe r ess entia l pro- groups. Network broadcasts of regular season games perience learn- was a God-send for the en- Start, a program for infants grams for young chil dren. tire family, helping her im- and toddlers, are enrolled. But that i s just th e begin- took the top 10 spots for African-Americans and half MARIAN ing English. of the top 10 for whites and Asians. For cable, ESPN's Her p are nts, migrant p arents be come Poor children are already ning. NFL regular season grabbed the top spot among WRIGHT who spoke more fully int egrated into behind their higher income This week, House Budget blacks, whites and Asians; and ranked second with EDELMAN mostly their community. It allowed peers in cognitive develop- Chairman Paul Ryan un- Hispanics. Spanish , e n- Salazar's mother to work for ment at 9 m onths old; the veiled a proposal that would Nielsen has divided the country into 210 geograph - rolle d her in the first time while her chil- gap is e ven w ider b y 2 4 dismantle Medicaid and oth- ic markets; we call designated market areas. A DMA the prog ram dren received safe and high months. By kindergarten, er lifelines for poor children does not just include the large metropolitan counties knowing that their little girl quality car e. Salazar is so poor children have to beat in order to give trillions of but surrounding collar counties too. Why? Because would need English to suc- grateful she had the right the odds to catch up, and as dollar s in tax c uts t o the people in the suburbs and rural America watch TV ceed in school. combination of opportuni- the test ing show s, m any richest Americans and cor- too. So, while the top three TV DMAs for the total U.S. Today, Salazar, a graduate ties, beginning with her par- never do. Quality, compre- porations. Where are our are New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, if we rank of Harvard 's J ohn F. ents' commitment to her ed- hensive child development nation's valu es? W e must the top DMAs based on highest African- American Kennedy S chool of ucation, and grateful for the programs are crucial for the stand up for programs that population, things would shake out a little different - Government, serves as a ju- great start she had as a pre- physical, emotional and ed- support the cradle-to-col- ly: venile justice policy associ- schooler. ucational health of all chil- lege pipeline. We si mply 1. Atlanta (27.6%) ate at the Children's Defense Salazar is one among more dren, especially poor and at- can't afford t o leave eve n 2. Raleigh-Durham (26.8%) Fund, where she wo rks to than 2 0 million chil dren risk children. Extensive re- more poor babies, toddlers 3. Washington, DC (23.9%) help ide ntify an d c hange Head Start has given a pos- search also shows that ear- and preschoolers behind. 4. Detroit (20.1%) policies that trap millions of itive start in life since 1964. ly childhood programs sig- 5. Philadelphia (18.3%) our na tion's children i n a Today, 15.5 million children nificantly increase a child's 6. Houston (17.4%) pipe lin e t o priso n eve ry in r ich A merica live i n chanc es of a voi ding t he Marian Wright Edelman is 7. Chicago (16.8%) year. Bef ore studying at poverty, and more than 20 prison pipeline that Salazar president of the Children's 8. New York (16.7%) Harvard, she taught middle- under age 5 a re po or, in- now studies as a policy ex- Defense Fund. APRIL 17, 2011

Raleigh • Cary • Durham • Chapel Hill 5A Business/RealEstate Business Former Pittsburgh Steeler gives back ganizing gospel concerts Reduce Crime. The anti-vio- Redevelopment Authority, riefs and managing his many lence program run by city who lent $310,000 to the B charitable contributions government confronts gang project, recently described through Chuck Sanders members and threatens the $2.1 million investment Charities, all while operat- them with severe conse- as a “first-class restaurant DURHAM DAY ing his company, Urban quences if they refuse to with a five-star chef and a The Durham Chamber of Settlement Services LLC, stop their violent behavior. New York-style lounge.” Commerce will host Durham which has found itself Sanders’ other philan- “When you think of the thropic involvement in- great moments of your life, Day at the Capitol April 20 among the top 15 in the na- tion for black enterprises. cludes contributions to the a lot of them were probably in Raleigh. Call John White “Success breeds success. Workforce Development sitting around the table with at jwhite@durhamcham- This didn’t happen Global Alliance, NAACP, Hill family and friends enjoying ber.org or (919) 328-8724 overnight. There’s a legacy House Association, a meal. It’s a place where for more information. that I’m trying to uphold. Macedonia Baptist Church, everyone can go and be I’m very proud of the repu- the Program to Aid Citizen comfortable,” Sanders said. EXPO tation my father had, and Enterprise and a scholarship “It’s just a really pretty The Raleigh Chamber will I’m happy to carry it on my- fund for Slippery Rock place.” hold its annual Business self,” Sanders said. “It’s very University. In the future, Sanders will “One of the goals of Chuck return to his real estate Expo April 20, 9:30 a.m. to important to me to do things right.” Sanders Charities is not to roots with the development 5 p.m. at the Raleigh In a creative marketing reinvent the wheel. There’s of condominiums and hous- Convention Center, 500 S. strategy, Sanders is organ- a lot of good programs out ings on land in the Strip Salisbury St. izing several concerts pre- here that just need help,” District. He also plans to sented by Savoy including Sanders said. “I’m just a true continue his work with AFTER HOURS PHOTO/J.L. MARTELLO CeCe Winans, who per- believer in giving. It was Urban Settlement Services to A Business After Hours for formed at the Benedum how I was raised. It’s why help homeowners who are Raleigh Chamber members Chuck Sanders has become a staple of Pittsburgh’s phil- Center, and Charlie Wilson you’re blessed. It’s always at risk of losing their homes is April 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. anthropic community. who will appear at the worked. It’s a great formu- because of the current eco- la.” nomic crisis. at Atlantic Tire & Service, Monroeville Convention Center on May 8. Savoy restaurant is pre- “That crisis, while it might 8681 Marvino Lane. By Rebecca Nuttall open Savoy, a new upscale THE NEW PITTSBURG COURIER restaurant in the Strip Of his many contributions dicted to serve as another be getting better, there are District. In the time since over the last year, perhaps feather in the cap of suc- still people losing their WORKSHOP Former Pittsburgh Steeler plans for the restaurant the most significant was a cessful endeavors Sanders homes at alarming rates,” The Durham JobLink and well-known philanthro- were first set in motion, $100,000 donation to the has been involved in during Sanders said. Career Center will hold its pist Chuck Sanders will soon Sanders has kept busy or- Pittsburgh Initiative to the past decade. The Urban next workshop for out-of- work professionals April 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a location TBD. The topic is “Working CarmeloAnthony new face of Ultra Sheen Men with Staffing Agencies.” Call (919) 560-4965. PRNEWSWIRE The brand promotes to fashion-fo- MINGLE cused men that they should always “step The Durham Youth NBA Star Carmelo Anthony has inked up their game.” In doing so, a man can Professionals will host its a multiyear deal as the corporate get noticed for his high standard of style monthly mingle April 21, spokesperson for Johnson Products and fashion. The collection includes 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Alexan Company, as one of the most pioneer- Ultra Sheen Men Super Hold Hair Dress, Garrett Farms. Visit durham- ing ethnic hair-care companies in the Wave Conditioning Pomade, Lite Creme chamber.org to register. world. JPC entered the men’s grooming Moisturizer with Shea Butter and the arena with the launch of Ultra Sheen Grooming Gel. BUSINESS BREAKFAST Men. “We are very excited to leverage the InterAct will host its fourth Building on the company’s legacy and strong position in the ethnic hair care annual business breakfast expertise in the African-American eth- space that Johnson Products has to April 26, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at nic hair market, JPC is continuing to rein- launch our new men’s line. Our team Embassy Suites Cary, 201 vent itself and introduce new brands and sees a lot of opportunity and growth in Harrison Oaks Blvd. RSVP to products that meet the needs of today’s the men’s sector, which doesn’t typical- http://bit.ly/bizbrkfst. multicultural consumer. ly get a lot of attention,” CEO Eric Brown The grooming collection is targeted to said. “Adding Carmelo Anthony to the TRIBUTE LUNCHEON the trendsetting man who has style and Johnson Products Family, as well as hav- Durham’s annual Tribute swagger. Today, no one better exudes ing him represent the Ultra Sheen Men Luncheon is April 27, 11:30 that than Anthony, who has signed on brand to the community, will certainly a.m. to 1 p.m. at American to lend his voice and celebrity to the line. bring excitement to our new brand.” Anthony Tobacco Campus, Bay 7. Call 680-8311.

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Expenses eligible seek relief wherever they donate a portion of the pro- exemption allows taxpayers only to claim a refund of tax- head of household filing sta- for calculating support in- can get it - even from the ceeds of its annual awards to claim a dependent exemp- es withheld and neither tus. clude food, lodging, cloth- IRS. dinner to the Durham UNCF tion for their child, spouse would have a tax li- • Qualifying relative ex- ing, education, medical and Luckily, there are tax Steering Committee. The stepchild, adopted child, el- ability if separate returns emption. Taxpayers may dental care, recreation and breaks that could relieve dinner is set for July 23 at igible foster child, sibling or were filed; be a U.S. citizen, also be able to claim the transportation. He must not some of the financial burden the Raleigh Renaissance step-sibling or a descendant U.S. national or resident of $3,650 qualifying relative be a qualifying child of the and put more money in their Hotel. Stay tuned for more of one of these. the U.S., Canada or Mexico; exemption for supporting taxpayer, and must meet the pockets. information. • Qualifying children gen- and not provide more than their parents and grown member of household or re- • Child tax credit. The erally must: be under age 19 50 percent of their own sup- children. lationship test and the gross maximum Child Tax Credit TOP STATE income test. N.C. is one of the top five states with the largest num- ber of women-owned busi- nesses, an estimated Homeowners can avoid foreclosure rescue scams 236,100. Women-owned businesses have increased 69 percent over the past 14 closures and prohibit false one who claims "secret laws" years. or misleading claims. can erase your debt. Experts at the Office of the 7. "Just sign this now; PARTNERSHIP Comptroller of the Currency we'll fill in the blanks lat- Measurement suggest you beware of these er." Read and understand everything you sign. Never Incorporated and N.C. 10 lines: 1. 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DURHAM COUNTY Bruegger’s Bagels is offering a free bagel to any customer who donates a suitable book for an el- ementary student. Bring in a new or gently used book at the Ninth Street and Commons at University Place locations, and customers will receive a bagel with cream cheese. The promotion lasts until May 1. Also, the Regulator Bookshop on St. Aug’s President Dianne Boardley Suber Ninth Street is offering a 20 per- (center) inducted alumnae Millie Dunn cent discount on all BookMark pur- Veasey (left) and Cynthia Pratt. chases. WAKE COUNTY ST. AUGUSTINE’S Five high schools have been ap- On April 2, Cynthia Pratt and Millie Dunn proved to offer summer courses Veasey were inducted into the Sister Delany for first-time credit: Apex, Enloe, Honor Society. Pratt is a 1983 graduate. She Green Hope, Millbrook and Panther was the first female deputy prime minister Creek. Summer school is July 5 to and minister of national security of the Aug. 9. Bahamas. Pratt’s most recent accomplish- • Centennial Campus Magnet ments include her election to Parliament and Middle will offer a Learning and her appointment as deputy leader of the Leading with Results Summer Progressive Liberal Party and the Progressive Camp June 20-24. The camp Liberal Party whip in Parliament. She is also strengthens the Center for a justice of the peace for the Commonwealth Leadership and Technology path- of the Bahamas. Veasey earned a business way of Combs Elementary, degree. But before enrolling in school, she Centennial and Southeast Raleigh enlisted in the Women’s Army Auxiliary High. Corps and served during World War II. She was in Europe on D-Day. • Alumnus Dr. Charles Mosee died April 10. Mosee was a 1951 Members of the executive committee of the Durham Branch NAACP and the local COLLEGE graduate and remained community recently celebrated the 94th anniversary of the organization. The program an active member of the was highlighted by the crowning of Ernestine Turner as the 2011 WIN Mother of the Year. HAPPENINGS Falcon family. Mosee was a renowned neuro- ABOVE: Executive committee members, first row: Bertha Breese; Vivian Timlic, execu- surgeon in Washington, tive director; Mary Flores, secretary; Louis Simms; Roland Staton, vice president; sec- D.C. He was chief of neurosurgical trauma at ond row: Pastor Rachel Green, Darlene McCain, Sharon Elliott-Bynum, Dianne Standaert, D.C. General Hospital Terry Smith; third row: Terry Allebaugh, Deborah Giles, Keisha Williams, Setrina Hunter. and chief of neuro- surgery at Howard University Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the fam- ily requests donations to the Charles Mosee, M.D., Scholarship Fund at Saint Augustine’s College. For giving in- Mosee formation, call 516- 4092 or visit www.st- aug.edu. N.C. CENTRAL The Department of English and Mass WIN Mothers of the Communications will Year: 2009-10 host the 14th annual Mother Elliott- DURHAM TECH Mason-Sekora Lecture Bynum, 2011 Turner The Durham Technical April 20, 11 a.m. in the and 2007 Green. Community College’s Student Farrison-Newton Senate wants to leave a lasting gift Communications to their alma mater. The students Building University recently voted to commission Theater. Dr. Randall Chapel Hill artist Emily Weinstein Kenan, an award-win- to paint a mural in honor of the ning author and associ- college’s 50th anniversary this ate professor of English year. The 10x64-foot mural will de- at UNC-Chapel Hill, is pict students, the Tree of the featured speaker. Knowledge, scenes of Durham and His topic will be “Why other subjects painted on 16 stone Kenan James Baldwin Still panels that will be placed across Matters.” the plaza-facing end of the Nathaniel B. White Building at the MORGAN STATE college’s Main Campus. Sixteen The university will receive a landmark painted boulders will be painted $28.5 million portion of a massive $95.8- on the mural. Weinstein will faux million, five-year grant from NASA Goddard carve the face of a visionary leader Space Flight Center. The grant, which allows on one. A new face will be added the East Baltimore school to conduct research every year to a boulder on the mu- supporting NASA’s Earth and space science ral. To select the face, each new projects, is the largest in its 144-year histo- Student Senate will survey the col- ry. It was Morgan’s commitment to STEM (sci- lege’s student body to determine ence, technology, engineering and mathe- who will be included. matics) disciplines that prompted the Weinstein is currently at work ap- Universities Space Research Association to plying the base coat on the mur- select the school for its elite research team. al’s 16 stone panels. The painting Morgan boasts doctoral programs in bioen- is under way in a space donated by vironmental sciences, the state-of-the-art University Mall in Chapel Hill. Richard N. Dixon Center for Science Research and the Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies, which is currently be- ing built. NEWS ʻROUND Shaw students help rebuild “I wanted to bring them RALEIGH here so that they could be of service to kids younger than them. It feels good giving DIABETES INITIATIVE back and seeing all our hard Wake County will partner with work,” Shaw student Athena Raleigh-based Diabetes Curry said. Management Solutions, also The effort to rebuild was- known as The Diabetes Bus n’t done just by Shaw stu- Initiative, beginning the first dents. Coca-Cola donated a week of April for the Diabetes at flat screen television, DVD Work program, a one-year pilot player and various toys. The program for employees with di- university bookstore gave agnosed diabetes. away children’s books, and The program’s goals are to im- the school donated a book- prove diabetes health outcomes, shelf for the reading lab. prevent chronic complications “I worked up a sweat, but and save employer costs. it’s worth it. Often the stu- Diabetes at Work includes a se- dents here do so much good ries of diabetes self-management work but no one ever knows. Earlier this month, M-PowerHouse of the classes and certified diabetes ed- Everyone came here with the Triangle, in conjunction with Southern ucators who serve as diabetes same goal in mind and the School of Engineering, conducted a youth coaches and case managers to event was very successful,” symposium titled “Bridge to the Future.” each team of participants. said Blair Carter, internal vice The program addressed the educational, Teams will meet during their president of Student lunch hour or in the evenings to Government Association. economic and health factors that impact learn how to best manage dia- “I decided to go and help youth violence, sexually transmitted dis- betes in their daily life and also because these are young eases, job etiquette and the importance to support each other. kids, and the community of an education. Incentives are built into the pro- needs to make a positive im- The talented students of the Southern gram for full participation, as well Shaw student Paris Harper mops the floor of a kids’ room. pact on them while they’re School of Engineering, and college stu- as a grand prize for the team that young so they can continue dents’ Amber Edwards and Lentez Moon has the most improved outcomes. By Karen Johnson and mopping. Gentlemen of to grow,” said Marcus White, The program is fully funded Distinction and Ladies of a member of Iota Phi Theta of N.C. Central University Theatre and SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE Distinction of Ligon Middle Dance entertained and educated the through grants and corporate fraternity. support. RALEIGH - The Garner Road School, whom are also men- The Garner Road youth through three dramatic scenes. For more information, contact Community Center was the tored by Shaw students, were Community Center serves Above: Southern step show entertainers’ 876-8466 or visit www.thedia- place to be last weekend as also on board with the proj- children ages 5 to 12. It pro- Damon Jones-Ways, Benard Butts and betesbus.org. over 40 Shaw student lead- ect by cleaning two school vides before and after school Xavier Hodge. For more photos from the ers came in to help rebuild buses and the weight room. care. The center is independ- symposium, visit The Tribune’s online com- the center. The students ded- “We really had fun and en- ently owned and supports munity album. icated their entire Saturday joyed helping,” Ligon sev- city kids whose parents may afternoon towards cleaning, enth-grader Jasmine Williams not be able to afford day painting, dusting, sweeping said. care. SUNDAY,APRIl 17, 2011

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BSECTION Sports SPRING SPORTS Play ball, Regular Durham season Bulls winds League Black Knights starting pitcher Sadontae Holloway (right) went the distance to lead the BKs to a down 15-3 win over White Rock Monday in the opening week of the Durham Bulls Youth Athletic By Bonitta Best THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE League. Holloway struck out eight and scored on an inside-the-park CIAA baseball teams continue to home run. Anthony of White Rock climb up the region poll. Chowan is kept the game from being a ranked No. 9 in the Atlantic Region. shutout with a three-run home run The Hawks (25-14) have won 11 in the final inning. The 9- to 12- straight games and travel this week year-old divisions play Monday, to Winston-Salem State. The regular Tuesday and Thursday nights at season concludes this weekend with Long Meadow and Scarborough the spring championships - baring fields on Liberty Street. weather - beginning next Wednesday on Virginia State’s campus. MEAC MINUTES WOMEN N.C. Central Ashley McCoy continues to have Hampton rakes in all-state honors an outstanding track season. McCoy finished first in the 100-meter dash in last weekend’s Duke Invitational. STAFF REPORTS This year’s recipient is worthy on She was also on the winning 4x100- many levels. Frahm has “triumphed meter relay team. Teammate NORFOLK, Va. - Three members over adversity and maintained a Chavaria Williams placed third in of the Hampton University record of achievement rivaling any the 200 meters. women’s basketball team earned I have encountered in my career,” A rivalry is a rivalry, no matter yearly honors in the University Kate Brown, chair of the Division by the Virginia Sports what the sport. NCCU swept its I-85 Department of Business, Information directors. Management and Accounting, said. rival N.C. A&T 7-0 in tennis. Junior guard Jericka Jenkins Cameron Chatman returned and has- Frahm, an accounting major, is (Lancaster, Texas) and senior for- an exceptional student-athlete, n’t skipped a beat with a 6-0, 6-0 ward Quanneisha Perry (Decatur, Brown said. She achieved a 3.95 shutout in singles. The Eagles Ga.) were each named second team GPA while being the captain of the evened their season at 10-10. all-state, while David Six was women’s bowling team. And, speaking of the Aggies, NCCU named the state’s coach of the Frahm said receiving the award swept A&T in a softball doublehead- year. was a great honor. er 12-11 and 6-3. The wins were the Six led Hampton to a 25-7 over- “I’ve worked so hard the four all record and was named MEAC Eagles (6-26) first since Feb. 26. years I’ve been here,” she said. “I Coach of the Year. Six and the know that my mother would be NCCU travels this weekend to Pirates posted a 15-1 conference Bethune-Cookman. proud of me. She was in account- mark and won both the MEAC reg- ing, too.” ular season and tournament titles. Frahm began her bowling career Six has guided Hampton to back- as the 2007-08 NCAA Division I to-back NCAA Tournament appear- Rookie of the Year, and went on to Shaw ances and the Pirates nearly upset become a three-time NCAA All- The Bears swept their rival neigh- No. 4 seed Kentucky in the first American. She was named MEAC bor 10-8, 16-1 in softball action. The round of the tournament, falling in Tournament most outstanding overtime. final home game was designated player and led the team in 2008 to national championship. Senior Day for the Falcons as seven UMES Frahm receives award seniors played their last game. Only The Hawks claimed the confer- PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Maryland ence championship and received a the top four teams in each division Eastern Shore senior Kristina Frahm bid to the bowling playoffs this advance to the conference tourney. was awarded the Richard Bernstein weekend in Michigan. Shaw is 6-2 in the Southern Division. Achievement Award for Excellence As to her success as a student- St. Aug’s ends its season 3-7 in the during the 58th annual Honors athlete, Frahm lists time manage- division. Convocation ceremony. ment as a key element. Frahm, the daughter of Paul and “I do homework on the road and the late Carrie Frahm of Oswego, on airplanes, and spend a lot of late Ill., received the $5,000 award nights studying,” she said. “For named for and established by the MEN earning my degree, it’s worth it and local philanthropist and business- I love the sport of bowling.” N.C. Central The honors keep rolling for Hampton women. man credited with bringing the Nealie Whitt broke his week-old world of high technology to UMES. season-best throwing record in the discus (52.70) to take second place at last weekend’s Duke Invitational. In baseball, the Eagles won their first doubleheader in over two years with a sweep of Division II Virginia State. But their momentum was halt- First black ring McCoy ed in a doubleheader loss to Florida A&M: 8-6, 7-4. In tennis, the Eagles went 1-1 on fast against their future MEAC oppo- announcer honored nents. NCCU lost 4-3 to Morgan State but swept Coppin State 4-0. track Teammates Jack Waissen and Trey N.C. Central Chatman were undefeated during the weekend contests in both sin- sprinter won 11 of gles and doubles. 12 races in March By Mike Potter St. Augustine’s NCCU EAGLES INSIDER N.C. Central Senior Orolando Duffus won both shley McCoy sophomore the long jump and triple jump at last has had days Ashley weekend’s Johnson C. Smith over the past McCoy Invitational to help the Falcons to a Amonth when she was first-place win. Teammate faster than every- Christopher Copeland won the high body she saw. jump. Things have been The Falcons have moved up to No. like that recently for 7 in the Atlantic Region baseball NCCU’s sophomore poll. St. Aug’s has concluded the sprinter out of CIAA portion of the regular season. Wilmington New The team ends its season this week Hanover High, who against UNC-Pembroke. The Falcons has been posting defend their conference title April some of the fastest 21-23 at VSU. Only the champion collegiate times in will advance to the playoffs. Henry ‘Discombobulating’ Jones (center) poses with promoters Shea Butler, Greg Barckhoff and FightNews writer Jose Santiago as he re- the country. ceives the Georgia Boxing Championship Lifetime Achievement Award. Her best days were on March 11-12 at the Coastal Carolina Shaw By Perry Green of the best announcers in the his- Invitational in With big wins over No. 2 THE AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER tory of the sport. Jones, 55, told Conway, S.C., when Charleston (WVa.) and No. 3 the AFRO it still feels surreal when- she won the 100 and Bluefield, the Bears have proven ever he reflects back on his long “It takes a lot of guts to go after journey. 200-meter dashes they are a force to be reckoned with goals even when most folks tell you “I still remember when I first and ran the second in the Division II tennis playoffs. they’re impossible to accomplish.” started in 1988 after I had tried and leg on the Eagles’ Shaw, No. 1 in the Atlantic, swept Washington, D.C., native Henry failed at a lot of things that didn’t 4x100, 4x200 and both teams 5-0. The Bears are 16-0 Jones said he learned those words work out,” he said. “I tried work as 4x400 relay teams a long time ago when he first set on the season and 10-0 in the CIAA. an actor, play-by-play commenta- and never finished out to be a boxing ring announcer tor and even as a comedian and had Normally, only the tournament back during the late 1980s. At the anywhere but first. champion gets an at-large bid but, eggs thrown at me one night, man.” In that meet she ran time, Jones said there were only Jones said he didn’t consider ring even with an upset, Shaw is a sure three men that dominated the ring a 24.27 in the 200m lock to advance. announcing at the time because he announcing business: Ed Derian, had never seen a black man famous Please see NCCU3B Jimmy Lennon Jr. and Michael for it. Buffer - all white. “But a friend of mines told me But after more than 20 years in ‘That’s why you need to go for it N.C. CENTRAL PHOTO the game, the D.C. Boxing Hall of Fame inductee is undeniably one See FIRST/3B 2B SPORTS/The TriangleTribuneriangleTribune April 17, 2011 3B SPORTS/The TrTrinagleTribuneinagleTribune April 17, 2011 NCCU sophomore McCoy on fast track to success

Continued from 1B races in the 100m and run- her better sport where she a track team. When I came the track team now because you can do twice the work ning a leg on the victorious pretty much blew past here I didn’t really think I we can relate the most. And of your opponent and con- and an 11.96 in the 100m, 4x100m relay squad. everybody she encountered. was going to like it. I was my track coaches are like fa- trol your social life twice as at that time the 11th fastest For that and her work in She won conference cham- homesick, but I got used to ther figures to me.” well. You have to have a reg- in all of Division I this sea- community service, she was pionships in the 100m and it. I changed my major to NCCU head coach Michael imen every minute of the son. named the Nationwide 200m dashes and led her public health, but I’m think- Lawson said he knows he’s day. As far as Ashley is con- And then the next week Insurance NCCU Student- team to conference titles in ing about going back to lucky to have McCoy on his cerned, right now she’s pick- she took on the ACC at the Athlete of the Month for the 4x100m and 4x200m re- nursing school after I get my roster. ing up the pace and making Wake Forest Open, winning March. lays, and was named area degree.” “She’s a very good student strides with some outstand- both the preliminary and fi- “My mom (Catrecia) tells track athlete of the year by McCoy, an only child, said and that’s one really good ing performances. With an- nal races in the 100m and me it’s my God-given tal- the Wilmington Star-News in she had never been very far thing about her,” Lawson other year, she’s going to be putting up an 11.67 time ent,” McCoy said of her her junior and senior sea- away from home without said. “Her discipline is good. at the top in her events.” that was the fourth fastest sprinting prowess. “In high sons. her mother and said she did- Her training is good. I al- McCoy said she is particu- in the country. She also ran school I was really, really “College coaches started n’t want to stray too far ways stress consistency. If larly looking forward to next a leg on NCCU’s winning lazy. I was pretty good with- talking to me as a junior,” from her. you can stay consistent with season, when the Eagles can 4x400m team, and ran on out really trying my hardest. McCoy explained. “UNC “I like the people here,” the times you run and begin compete as equal members the 4x100 team that was I think I’m blessed with it.” Wilmington, East Carolina, she said of NCCU. “At first I to see them drop, maybe it’s of the MEAC and will be eli- 0.02 seconds behind the McCoy started running UNC Charlotte were recruit- was like, ‘I definitely don’t thousandths of a second. gible for NCAA champi- winner. competitively in sixth grade ing me. I really wanted to go like this school’ and I was You can’t make mistakes onships again. Then she brought it home for the Cape Fear Flyers. She to UNCW at the time because going to transfer. I wasn’t and you have to be techni- “The Penn Relays are real- to NCCU’s LeRoy T. Walker played softball during her it was closer to home. focused as a freshman. But cally sound. ly big, but I want to lead my Invitational, winning both freshman season in high “I was looking for a school I think I was just homesick. “I’m a true believer in hard team to MEAC champi- the preliminary and final school before returning to with a nursing program and Most of my friends are on work. You can be great if onships,” she said. First black ring announcer honored

Continued from 1B Buffer, known for the popu- were jamming up his inbox.” Ironically, Jones had an- and become the first lar phrase “Let’s get ready to rumble!,” helped him de- nounced on HBO’s “KO African-American to break Nation” in 2001, a program through that barrier,’“ said velop his own unique style. By 1995, Jones had stamped series that targeted black Jones, who admitted that boxing fans. The series ini- most of his early years in his own official announcing phrase, “Are you ready to do tially hired famous DJ Ed the business came without Lover, but “Ed wasn’t that any pay. this? Well, let’s step to this!” But, unlike Buffer, Jones good,” Jones said. “He “I started out doing it for would mispronounce names free, because I knew it was faced discrimination in the business. Jones said he did- and screw up terms. They valuable to get the experi- were missing a real profes- ence and the exposure, and n’t get the shot he deserved to announce a major fight sional ring announcer.” I knew the money would Jones said it’s amazing come in the end. A lot of until ‘98 when Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson, the first how things turned out, how- young guys just want the ever, because he eventually money right now, but you black world flyweight cham- pion, demanded in his con- replaced Lover on the show, have to develop a passion thanks to his son, Rasaan. for what you do and once tract that Jones serve as his announcer for a fight aired “Rasaan is diagnosed with you do it, it eventually pays autism, but he’s incredibly off.” on ESPN. “I have a ton of respect for intelligent and he noticed Jones said he sees pretty while watching a KO Nation good paydays now as he fre- Mark, the best flyweight champion ever. He put his fight that Ed was doing the quently tours around the job I usually do. So he said country. He’ll be traveling career on the line for me, and I will forever be grate- ‘Let’s pray that the right to Buffalo, N.Y., to announce man gets the job, daddy.’ I a fight on April 22, and will ful for such a gesture,” Jones said. said ‘OK’ and sure enough, be returning the following they replaced Ed with me night for a local match host- Jones said even HBO Sports President Ross just days later.” ed at the D.C. Star Jones said that was one of Nightclub, both events pay- Greenburg didn’t want him in 2008. the most inspiring moments ing thousands of dollars. of his life and keeps him “But that’s still a far cry “There were thousands and thousands of people pushing forward in his ca- from the $25,000 that reer. Michael Buffer gets each emailing Ross, asking that he would hire me as a ring “I’ll be doing this until the fight he calls,” said Jones, wheels fall off,” he said. “It’s who claims Buffer, perhaps announcer for HBO-aired fights,” he continued. “But not like a job to me. This is the most legendary ring an- a passion for me, something nouncer ever, served as his Ross told me he wasn’t in- terested and asked if I could I’ve studied and mastered so mentor early in his career. much that I couldn’t imag- Jones said learning from get the people to stop send- ing emails because they ine life without it.” Still winners

Durham residents James Fletcher Thorpe and Terrence Patterson didn’t make it to the championship round in last weekend’s National In-League Bowling Tournament in Las Vegas, but they are winners nevertheless. Patterson finished in seventh place and earned $1,500. Thorpe ended the tourney 19th.

James Fletcher Thorpe Terrence Patterson

GUEST COLUMINIST Curt Flood and baseball today

By Bill Fletcher Jr. Baseball Players Association - led at the NNPA COLUMNIST time by Marvin Miller. Forgetting Flood means forgetting that the owners of Major League Baseball were With the beginning of the baseball sea- never generous individuals looking out for son, I am always drawn back to the mem- the well-being of the players. For the most ory of African-American St. Louis Cardinals part, they were shrewd and greedy busi- player Curt Flood. Flood defied the base- nesspeople who were, and are, looking for ball-ruling establishment and led a court the big dollar. The reserve clause, like any challenge to the “reserve clause,” a mech- form of indentured servitude, provided the anism that held most players in perpetual owners with the power to hold onto their bondage to their teams. Though Flood lost best players and eliminate the chance that the lawsuit at the Supreme Court, with the the player could get a better deal with a support of the Major League Baseball separate team. Players Association, he set in motion the The result? Simply that for years the own- steps that would eventually result in the ers kept making more and more, and the end of the reserve clause and the creation players were stuck. This changed when of free agency. Flood and the player’s association were Having led such an important attack on both prepared to take an immense risk and an unjust system, what remains amazing challenge the system. Flood’s failure in is that he has been all but forgotten by most court ultimately led to his leaving his great contemporary sports enthusiasts and even love. Yet only a few years later, the play- athletes. At his funeral in 1997, contempo- er’s association was able to utilize the ter- rary players were absent, according to Brad rible publicity that the owners received in Snyder, author of the must-read A Well-Paid the midst of the Flood court case in order Slave that details Flood’s struggle against to crack the wall of the reserve clause. the reserve clause and the system. Today’s As I have been saying every year around Major League Baseball players seem to have this time, when will Flood and Miller go into little knowledge of Flood’s contributions, the Baseball Hall of Fame for their contri- a problem that I would lay at the doorstep butions to baseball? of the player’s association for not having Unless the fans raise a ruckus, neither of a new member education program that these men nor their union will ever receive highlights the significance of this struggle. the recognition to which they are entitled. Yet, it is not just baseball. None of the major sports has given Flood his due and Bill Fletcher Jr. is a senior scholar with the instead players are allowed to think the fan- Institute for Policy Studies, the immediate tastic salaries they are able to earn are the past president of TransAfrica Forum, the co- result of their athletic prowess rather than author of “Solidarity Divided,” and a devot- a struggle led by one outstanding center ed fan of Curt Flood and Major League fielder and a union called the Major League Baseball. SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 4B CLASSIFIED ANNOUNCEMENTS BIDS BIDS Need ca$h fast but can't get a loan? Don't pay for the prom- The Raleigh Durham Airport Authority has posted an opportu- Solicitation for DBE/MBE/WBE Quotations ise of a loan. Call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC- nity for Pre-Qualified bidders, and also for subcontractors and HELP to learn how to spot advance-fee loan scams. A suppliers. 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After many years of re- lished a pictorial history as Beyond these profiles is a search, Fred Whitted has part of the Arcadia detailed narrative history. published FAYETTEVILLE: Publishing Black America This includes several slave DRUM CIRCLE Profiled in Black, the first de- Series. The information used narratives in which the A community drum circle tailed history of blacks in in that book came out of the slaves tell their own stories. is April 18, 7-8:30 p.m. at Fayetteville and Cumberland body of information he had There is also a comprehen- Lake Johnson Park at the County. A black college gathered. So he began writ- sive history of Fayetteville Boat House, 4601 Avent sports historian, Whitted State, the first state-support- Ferry Rd. Call 233-2121. ing a narrative history of his publishes the Black College hometown. In it, he profiles ed HBCU in N.C. Sports Encyclopedia and was more than 700 individuals, ABOUTTHEAUTHOR: part of the groundbreaking institutions and organiza- Whitted is a graduate of GRAND OPENING documentary, Black Magic, tions. Winston Salem State with de- InterAct and WakeMed shown on ESPN. There are a number of grees in political science and will hold a grand opening of Over the years, Whitted black history firsts connect- history. He is the publisher The Solace Center, N.C.’s has directed his history de- ed with Fayetteville. Hiram of the Black College Sports first community-based sex- gree from Winston Salem Revels, the first black to Encyclopedia and has done ual assault forensic exami- State towards HBCU sports. extensive research on black nation center, April 19, 10 serve in the U.S. Senate was a.m. at 1012 Oberlin Rd. At the same time, he has also born in Fayetteville. Ruby colleges, their alumni and RSVP to 863-9683 or 865- explored other aspects of Murchison, the first black to their athletics. He is current- 1605. Later that evening at black history. He has de- be named national teacher ly documenting the histories 6:30 p.m. a candlelight vig- signed a teaching tool for of the year, is a resident. The of the HBCU athletic confer- il will honor rape victims churches to teach black his- first known college All- ences and Winston Salem and survivors. tory to youth called Black American and professional State. Visit blackheritagere- History Boot Camp. football player from view.com.

ASTHMA The Wake County Asthma Fair is April 30, 9 a.m. to noon, WakeMed Hospital, Andrews Conference Center, 3024 New Bern Ave. Q: Here’s one for you. My lergic reaction? “organic” friends tell me I A: No, it can’t. It’s true that CARY can get the same relief for only one-fourth of the epi- FESTIVAL my sore joints as I do using nephrine in an “EpiPen” The Nazim Hikmet Poetry ibuprofen by eating raisins auto-injector is released with Festival is April 17 at Page- soaked in gin. the injection. The extra epi- Walker Arts & History A: While some folks swear nephrine in the cartridge is Center. Call 460-4963 or vis- by them, there are no stud- overfill to ensure that the re- it www.nazimhikmetpoet- ies that support the efficacy lease mechanism works ryfestival.org of gin-soaked raisins for properly. You can’t get to the pain. That said, one theory overfill epinephrine without notes that the recipe calls for dismantling the device and golden raisins, not the taking out the cartridge. DURHAM brown ones. Golden raisins Please, don’t do this. HOMEOWNERSHIP Yes, it’s allergy season. common allergy symptoms, preventing bacteria, such as E. coli, from sticking to the are made by exposing dry- The extra epinephrine is- The Durham Affordable You wake up with itchy eyes. try one of the products with ing grapes to sulfur dioxide. n’t separated into individual Housing Coalition will host You sneeze throughout the the “D” formulation such as bladder wall, but there’s no guarantee they will prevent Some think the sulfur may doses, so if you get it out, two homeownership work- day, and you feel miserable Claritin-D or Zyrtec-D. They have anti-inflammatory ef- you could inject the wrong shops April 18-20, 6-8:45 for hours. Trust me, I know. contain a decongestant to recurrent urinary tract infec- tions. fects. amount. 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Now, my sister tells me it’s decreases the severity of colds. The debate still rages, the juniper berries used to Maryland, Virginia and the seminars on computer prob- If you are concerned about a lot of bunk. make gin that help. Juniper District of Columbia. A doc- lems April 20, noon at medicines that make you A: I hate to tell you this, but a recent large study failed to prove any benefit is used topically for muscle tor of pharmacy, she is cur- Regulator Bookshop, 720 drowsy during the day, but your sister is right. At and joint aches and pains. rently assistant dean and as- Ninth St. choose Claritin, Zyrtec or least there’s no data sup- with Echinacea pills com- pared to placebo pills or no sociate professor at the Allegra. Good old-fashioned porting the belief that drink- Q: I’ve been told there is Howard University School of Benadryl is still a very effec- ing cranberry juice or taking pills. But if you still are a true believer, go ahead. The more than one dose worth of Pharmacy. Email her at ques- tive choice, but it may make cranberry supplements pre- epinephrine in each “EpiPen” tions@askyourpharma- MEETING you drowsy. vents urinary tract infec- worse that could happen is some mild nausea, vomiting device. Can the device be cistrx.com. The Durham AARP Lastly, if you suffer from a tions. There is evidence that reused if I have another al- Chapter 189 will meet April stuffy nose in addition to cranberries seem to act by or diarrhea. 20, 2 p.m. at the Center for Senior Life, 807 Rigsbee St. Call 598-1551. DVD PPREMIEREREMIERE GOLF TOURNEY The Durham Branch of the NAACP will host its first golf tourney April 25 at Croasdaile Golf Course. ‘If God is Willing and Contact: Vivian Timlic, 682- 4930. Da Creek Don’t Rise’ TEENS WANTED Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention’s youth council Teen Health Now is seeking HBO Home Entertainment young adults 14-21. Download application to Hailed by The Washington continues the story of the re- enduring uncertainties, the http://appcnc.org/join-us. Post as “gripping, artful,” If birth of the Big Easy, docu- film also captures the com- Deadline: April 30. God Is Willing and Da Creek menting both the successes munity’s indomitable spirit Don’t Rise is a worthy com- and failures in the city’s on- and ability to celebrate life. panion piece to Spike Lee’s going efforts to restore More than 300 people Emmy and Peabody-winning housing, health care, educa- share their stories, includ- CAROLINA THEATRE HBO documentary, When the tion, economic growth and ing former Louisiana Gov. • April 30 & May 1 - N.C. Levees Broke: A Requiem in law and order, as well as Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Youth Tap Ensemble. Four Acts. delves into the current sta- New Orleans Mayor Mitch Contact: Gene Medler, 967- The documentary revisits tus of the levees. Finding Landrieu, former New 9624. New Orleans five years after hope, heartache and hard- Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, Katrina to see how the am- ship still, Lee’s film is book- historian Douglas Brinkley, bitious plans to reinvent the ended by two momentous activist actors Brad Pitt and city are playing out. The events - the historic 2010 Sean Penn, and community VOLUNTEERS two-part, four-hour film, Super Bowl victory of the organizer Tanya Harris. In The Retired and Senior complete with in-depth au- New Orleans Saints and the addition, longtime New Volunteer Program of dio commentaries from Lee disastrous oil spill in the Orleans residents, whose Durham County is seeking as well as a bonus featurette, Gulf of Mexico - that compelling testimonies were volunteers. Call 536-7247, arrives on DVD for the sug- changed the history of a key part of When the ext. 5301 or 5303. gested retail price of $24.98. American’s most unique city Levees Broke, provide up- • Need “new building es- Renowned director Lee once again. Amidst all the dates on their lives. corts.” Escort patients from one location to another in a medical facility. CHAPEL HILL CONCERT Tony Allen’s Afrobeat concert is April 17, 7:30 p.m. New black TV network coming at Memorial Hall. Call (919) 843-3333. THE AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS on the digital signals of lo- King III and former United operated broadcast televi- minister who worked as a • April 21, 7:30 p.m. - cal television stations. Nations Ambassador sion network featuring top aide to MLK Jr. during Branford Marsalis with the By this fall, black televi- sion viewers won’t need ca- Instead of being conveyed Andrew Young, announced African-Americans.” the Civil Rights Movement, N.C. Jazz Repertory through cable or over satel- the venture during a news A promotional video on held elective office as may- Orchestra at Memorial Hall. ble to watch a station dedi- cated to broadcasting im- lite signals, Bounce will ar- conference. Bounce TV’s Web site con- or of Atlanta and a member ages of people that look like rive over the airwaves, like “My father envisioned the tends that over 14 million of the House of them. TV was delivered before the day that African-Americans black households watch Representatives. “Bounce Bounce TV, which will tar- explosion of technological would play major roles in more TV than those in any will help meet that need.” choices. other demographic, yet only Young, King III and their Check out our online get black audiences be- entertainment within own- tween the ages of 25 and 54, “We are basically targeting ership, not just serve as en- two networks serve black partners have acquired tel- will broadcast an array of the rabbit-ear consumer,” tertainers on the stage or in audiences. Latinos have evision rights to nearly 400 calendar for daily programming, including Ryan Glover, a former front of the cameras,” King over 80 channels. prominent black films. The movies, live sporting Turner Broadcasting execu- said in a statement. “That’s “If African-Americans deals - established separate- updates of the latest events, documentaries, tive and a member of the what makes this even more watch more TV than anyone ly with NBCUniversal, Sony faith-based programs and Bounce organizers, said. exciting to me as we embark else, why don’t we have Pictures, Codeblack community events. original series all available Bounce TV’s founders, on this new endeavor of an more choices?” questioned Entertainment and Image which include Martin Luther independently owned and Young, a businessman and Entertainment. SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 Raleigh • Cary • Durham • Chapel Hill 6B Religion Patience at New regulations mean updated nurseries its best drop-side rail partially de- Patience plays a major role taching from the crib. A dan- in our life expectancies. gerous V-like gap between Oftentimes, when we do not the mattress and side rail see results in just a few days can trap a baby, causing it or weeks, we become dis- to suffocate or strangle. couraged and abandon an Also, as children grow, they can apply more force to the idea or a health issue. I be- crib by shaking it, running lieve that we must continue around in it or jumping up to pursue God-given and down, the Associated prompts because on the end Press said. To address this, of the spectrum lies a beau- the new safety standards af- tiful prize of accomplish- fect far more than the drop ments and rewards that will side. profit the Creator as well as “A crib’s mattress support, the benefactor. slats and hardware are now required to be more durable The conviction of a health- and manufacturers will have ier body and a more posi- to test to new more strin- tive outlook is satisfaction gent requirements to prove of achievement. Also, we all compliance,” the commis- have connection to a source sion said. Beginning June 28, much higher than we can all cribs manufactured and imagine. Whether we recog- sold must comply with the nize it or not, this powerful new federal standards. Some entity is avail- manufacturers, such as Church Interiors, which sup- able to lead, di- plies cribs purchased rect and guide through LifeWay Christian us each day. Stores, already are selling On Sunday cribs that comply with the morning after new standards a church serv- Child care centers and ice, I situated places of public accommo- Words of myself to en- dation, which include joy a cup of churches, must use only Tender Care compliant cribs that meet coffee, read the new standards by Dec. ANN HARRIS the newspaper 28, 2012, the commission and sit quietly for the remain- child that was injured and said. Until the cribs are re- By Erin Roach which outlaw drop-side side to more easily lift their placed, owners are encour- der of the day. However, cribs and require stronger the day care was in that children from the cribs. BAPTIST PRESS aged to check the cribs fre- my plans did not material- hardware and supports. The sense negligent in not hav- Since 2000, drop-side cribs ing changed that bed, that’s quently to make sure that all ize, because there was an commission said it is unlike- have been blamed in the hardware is secured tightly NASHVILLE, Tenn. - In or- ly that existing cribs will going to put them at greater deaths of 32 infants and tod- emergency. I had to accom- der to comply with new risk for any kind of liability and that there are no loose, pany my adult son to the meet the new standards. dlers and suspected in an- missing or broken parts. safety regulations taking ef- Jim Swedenburg of the judgment,” Swedenburg told other 14 fatalities. In the hospital emergency room fect in June, churches need Baptist Press. “In other Consumers can check the Alabama State Board of past five years, more than 9 safety commission’s Web because he was in a lot of to replace their nursery Missions served more than words, nobody’s going to million drop-side cribs have cribs, which could already site at cpsc.gov for compa- pain. The hospital person- 10 years as a state mission- come around and inspect been recalled, and Congress nel, and one lady in partic- pose a danger to children the cribs and force the nies that have recalled their ary for church administra- has pushed for stronger crib cribs and are providing im- ular, was very accommodat- and leave churches open to church to comply, but if safety rules. tion and said churches that mobilizers to secure the ing because she allowed him liability lawsuits. have weekday ministries or they don’t, they’re still go- At issue is malfunctioning The U.S. Consumer ing to be taking a risk.” drop-side on cribs. But a the opportunity to lie down day cares especially need to hardware, including cheap- drop-side crib, even with an Product Safety Commission heed the new safety stan- For years, parents favored er plastics or assembly prob- while waiting to be served. unanimously approved drop-side cribs because they immobilizer installed, will She was caring and compas- dards. “If a parent had a lems that can lead to the not meet the new standards. sweeping new safety rules, could lower the rails on one sionate. Her attitude eased the tension of my son, and possibly so many others who came through the ER door because the wait would be long. I looked around at Girls ministry forum addresses their needs others who were being checked in. For sure, all of us had to be patient. By Polly House tor of girls’ ministry at women, older than them- women, have a responsibil- mothers and as women of Each moment of our lives BAPTIST PRESS LifeWay Christian Resources selves, and learn from them. ity to be involved in min- God. They need to see that is a precious gift. Therefore, of the Southern Baptist That is where girls’ min- istry to girls,” she said. “It’s it is possible to succeed in we must do all that we can unreasonable to expect men, NASHVILLE, Tenn. -No mat- Convention. “Most of the istry comes in. these areas.” to take care of what has no matter how well mean- ter how godly a male stu- programming is more mas- To prepare women and When ministering to girls, been given to us and our ing, to do that.” dent minister is, he will nev- culine than feminine - girls for ministry, LifeWay there will always be some bodies. This care is called She said that while she er be able to teach a teenage camps, active events, loud offered its second Girls’ drama, Davis said, but lead- preventive health. When we knows it is not her job as girl how to be a godly things. That’s not a criticism Ministry Forum in February. ers can’t let themselves be make visits to the emer- girls’ ministry leader to be woman. She needs a godly in any way. It’s almost im- About 300 women and girls sucked into that. “It’s im- gency room, it is an indica- with every girl, it is her re- woman to do that. possible to incorporate mas- attended, a 25 percent in- portant that we put away tion that something inside sponsibility to see that every Given that truth, churches culine and feminine activi- crease over last year’s fo- our childish ways and put of the body is out of sync. girl has a godly woman with need to have ministry devot- ties in one group.” rum. on the armor of God,” she This could also ascertain whom she can have a rela- ed specifically to teenage Gibbs wasn’t saying that Jimmie Davis, considered said. “Girls and drama will that maybe we are not prop- tionship. “Girls need the re- girls led by godly women of girls won’t enjoy camp and a pioneer in girls’ ministry, always go together, but as erly taking care of our- lationship with an older, several generations, girls’ the crazy activities that stu- has been involved in girls’ women leading them in our selves. godly woman,” Davis said. ministry leaders say. “Most dent groups sometimes do. ministry for more than 25 churches, we have to help The emergency room is a “They need to see women churches have student min- But girls need more, she years. Davis is from First them learn to channel that quick fix. When we have who have stood the test of istries that are run by a said. They need to form re- Baptist Church in emotional power in positive health issues, we panic be- time in their marriages, as man,” said Pam Gibbs, direc- lationships with godly Spartanburg, S.C. “We, as ways.” cause we are discouraged that our bodies are not working properly. Our doc- tors might warn us of some- thing going wrong. However, health problems 14 percent of churches use online giving can be rectified with certain precautions and an immedi- ate lifestyle change. By David Roash online giving. LifeWay’s director of LifeWay congregations with atten- consistent in their giving Digital Church partner Research. “Some churches dance of 200 to 499. In con- through automatic with- What we must do is make BAPTIST PRESS ServiceU sponsored the sur- are finding that the payment trast, just 9 percent of drawals from their bank ac- an immediate turnaround NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As con- vey of 1,003 Protestant con- preferences of enough of churches with 100 to 199 at- counts or credit cards. and begin to work on allevi- sumers in the U.S shift in- gregations. It found that their congregation have tendees offer online giving, “Despite whatever our best ating pending problems. creasingly to online banking large churches are most like- changed to warrant putting as do 7 percent of churches intentions are of trying to The cure or the relief will and bill payment, their elec- ly to offer online giving and an offering plate online in with 50 to 99 attendees and remember to write a check - not occur overnight, but in tronic financial habits are that, for the most part, elec- addition to passing them in 4 percent with less than 50 whether it’s every Sunday, time, as we monitor our spilling over into the tronic tithes and offerings their worship services.” attendees. once a month or twice a bodily systems and func- church. are a recent development. A majority (55 percent) of Tim Whitehorn, president month - how many gifts a A new study by LifeWay “Fewer and fewer churches with average wor- and CEO of ServiceU and year does the average giver tions, we will begin to see Research found that 14 per- Americans cash their pay- ship attendance of 500 or sponsor of the study, said forget to give?” he said. some signs of progress. We cent of all American checks or carry a check- more offer online giving, online giving can help “Consistent giving. That’s must be patient and realize Protestant churches offer book,” said Scott McConnell, along with 26 percent of church members be more what we believe in.” that this health issue oc- curred over a period of time, and it will take a period of time to resolve itself. Take CHURCH BRIEFS each day as it comes and vi- sualize healthiness. RALEIGH Metropolitan AME Zion in MT. CALVARY UCC ST. MARK AMEZ EMMANUEL AME God already knows what is 531 S. Roxboro Street 2018 Riddle Road NEW DESTINY Hartford, Conn., will be the 1715 Athens Avenue going to occur in our lives. 550 Pylon Drive speaker for Monday Youth Revival is April 19-21 An Easter Cantata: Praise to Easter Sunday worship is The church is celebrating its through Thursday. On at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The the Lamb is April 22, 6 p.m. April 24 at 7 a.m. It is up to us to concentrate seventh anniversary April Friday, host Pastor Orlando Rev. Charles Barnes of on whatever we set out to 17 at 4 p.m., and continu- R. Dowdy will deliver the Morehead Avenue Baptist is ANTIOCH BAPTIST CONCERT do. We each have a treasure ing April 27-29 at 7:30 p.m. message. Call (919) 362- the guest preacher. 1415 Holloway Street Thelma Bass and the chest of creativity, and we and May 1 at 4 p.m. The 7831. Sunrise Service with Easter Sunrise service is Faithfulaires will host a con- can think positively. theme is “He’s Perfecting Ebenezer AME Zion Church April 24 at 6 a.m. cert May 7, 6 p.m. at Healing Thinking positively is an- That Which Concerns Me.” will be April 23 at 6 a.m. ST. JOSPEH’S AME A Gospel Explosion in cele- with CAARE Auditorium, 214 other key to success in 2521 Fayetteville Street bration of Pastor Michael D. Broadway St. Several female health issues and relation- Page’s 10th anniversary will quartets will perform, in- COMPASSIONATE United Christian Campus ship issues. Even though a TABERNACLE DURHAM Ministry at N.C. Central will be held throughout the cluding Carolyn Satterfield 2910 Compassionate Drive MT. LEVEL MB host its annual Clontz-Harris month. of Durham and the situation at hand might not Women’s Day is April 17 at 316 Hebron Road Lecture Series April 19 at • April 20, 7 p.m. - the Rev. Gospelaires of Raleigh. be the way we want it to be, 11 a.m. A fellowship get-to- Dr. William C. Turner Jr. will 9:30 a.m. The series will Arlene Chavis and No despite these odds we must gether is April 15, and a celebrate his 21st pastoral honor two long-term board Greater Love Christian HILLSBOROUGH persevere to the utmost. women’s study session on anniversary April 17. Pastor members: Revs. F. Joseph Church FIRST COMMUNITY MB Perseverance and patience April 16 at 9 a.m. Eula Coleman of Faith Clontz, retired, Baptist • April 27, 7 p.m. - the Rev. 509 Eno Street are two of the most chal- Tabernacle United Holy Campus Ministry and Rev. Ronald Gilchrist and Ecclesai Senior Missionary Day is lenging tests that we will WAKE CHRISTIAN Church will preach at 8 a.m. Z.D. Harris, pastor of Oak House of Prayer April 17 at 11 a.m. ever have to confront. If we • May 1, 10 a.m. - the Rev. • The Seven Last Words of 5500 Wake Academy Drive and Pastor Valerie Melvin of Grove UA Freewill Baptist can manage trials, learning Author Toshiba Austin- Victory is Inevitable Church. Regretta J. Ruffin of Greater Christ will be preached April Smith will hold a book sign- Ministries at 10:45 a.m. •The Interdenominational New St. Paul Baptist. At 4 22, 6:30 p.m. experiences, attitudinal ad- ing of her latest book, I’m Ministerial Alliance will host p.m., the Rev. Staccato justments and constant Not Your Friend, Mommy the Seven Last Sayings of the Powell and Grace AME Send your church news to: health issues, we are bound April 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. MT. ZION Cross April 22 at noon. Church will render service. The Triangle Tribune, 115 to reach higher heights in 3519 Fayetteville Street •The late Ronnie Sturdivant Market Street, Suite 360H, one way or another. APEX Supernatural Word will be honored April 30, 3 MT. VERNON Durham, NC 27701; e-mail Ann G. Harris, MRE, is an HOLLAND CHAPEL AME Conference: Walk by Faith, p.m. The theme is “Spiritual 1007 S. Roxboro Street [email protected]; or inspirational freelance 660 Holland Chapel Road Not by Sight is April 17-20 & Economic Black “The Resurrection” will be fax 688-2740. Deadline: writer who resides in presented April 22, 7 p.m. Tuesday by noon. Holy Week Service will be at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Rejuvenation.” Call 886- Raleigh. You can reach her held April 18-22 at 7 p.m. Calvin Ellison is the speak- 7611. by the theatre, liturgical, The Rev. Terry Jones of er. dance and music ministries. at [email protected].