WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM Are NC businesses The Triangle enforcing Cooper’s mask mandate? By Hannah Critchfield RIBUNE N.C. HEALTH NEWS TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE Lora Spencer walked into Dick’s Sporting Goods in Morganton for a quick shopping trip before lunch. She was relieved to be VOLUME 22 NO. 29 WEEK OF JULY 19, 2020 $1.00 in a state with a mandated mask policy — her husband had just returned from Florida, a current hot spot for the novel corona- virus, on a frightening Allegiant flight to Asheville where several passengers refused to wear masks. George Williams and But inside the store, she watched adults and children enter without cloth face coverings. Concerned, Spencer asked an em- three other ex-St. Aug’s ployee about this, who in turn got the manager. “She said, ‘We employees jointly file a post signs about this, but we won’t enforce the masks,’” said Spencer. “‘That’s a Dick’s Sporting Goods company-wide pol- lawsuit. icy.’” The couple was confused. “I asked, ‘Let me be really clear: You know it’s North Carolina law. And Dick’s Sporting Goods refuses to enforce the law?’” Spencer alleged. “They said, ‘That’s cor- rect.'” The same afternoon, they went to Root & Vine, a local restau- Please see MASKS/2A Racism Solid in Waste higher workers ed soldier By James Johnson Jr. HIGHER EDUCATION WORKS on CHAPEL HILL – Several of my white friends and col- By Aaliyah Bowden leagues have asked me re- N.C. HEALTH NEWS cently what changes are Three days before Micheal required to address sys- Robinson Jr. found out that temic racism in higher his superintendent had died education institutions. in the hospital from the After reflecting on per- novel coronavirus, he sonal experiences as an Af- learned that his cousin-in- rican American professor law in New York had also for four decades in two died from COVID-19. predominantly white insti- Adrian Grubbs, a sanitation tutions, I will highlight ac- worker in Raleigh, was tivities that have given me ANTON L. DELGADO, NC NEWS INTERN CORPS among the first few COVID- race fatigue over the years Kimberly Muktarian, a lifelong resident of Southeast Raleigh, is worried that with North Car- 19 deaths in North Carolina. – things I no longer would olina’s eviction moratorium lifted, many of her neighbors will be at risk of losing their homes News of his death caused have to do or experience if during the pandemic. Robinson to fear for his own systemic racism did not life as he continued working exist. through the pandemic at Ra- The first is suffering re- leigh Solid Waste Services. “I peatedly the indignity of Housing advocates feel like a lot was not put in serving on search commit- place until after one of our tees — an essential ele- own died from COVID-19,” ment of university service said Robinson, a 37-year-old – where you know at the service specialist, who is outset the hiring decision worry over upcoming known as the voice of SWS by is a foregone conclusion. his co-workers. Watching, for example, a When COVID-19 began to white candidate ultimately rapidly spread through the get the job despite publicly wave of evictions country, Robinson said the admitting not being ready virus was “minimized” at or qualified for the adver- By Anton L. Delgado expired on June 21. “The mor- olina is imminent. “What we SWS departmental meetings, tised position. I should NC NEWS INTERN CORPS atorium was lifted prema- know about people who ex- and they were told that the note that for this search we turely, and it really should perience evictions is that it's flu was more deadly than the graciously dismissed a RALEIGH — Red and white have been reconsidered,” often the beginning of a jour- coronavirus. After Grubbs highly qualified Black can- “For Rent” signs have yet to Muktarian said. “We’re still ney to worse and worse hous- died, the COVID-19 leaders at didate after multiple crop up on lawns in Southeast having COVID issues, and we ing conditions,” said Samuel SWS began checking rounds of perfunctory, Raleigh, but Kimberly Muktar- are still struggling. It wasn’t Gunter, executive director of workers’ temperatures and check-the-diversity-box in- ian, a lifelong resident of the given enough consideration the North Carolina Housing enforcing social distancing terviews. In addition, we area, is expecting they will and now it has left people in Coalition. “You’re forcibly re- measures. gratuitously directed the soon. both physical and economic moving people from their The North Carolina Public Black candidate to For the last few months, a danger.” homes during a crisis. That’s Service Workers Union wrote searches at notably less statewide eviction moratorium Despite a federal morato- especially terrible because it several letters to Raleigh City prestigious institutions — has kept residents safely in rium which remains in place, didn’t have to be this way. We Council following Grubbs’ a classic case of racial their homes. Gov. Roy Cooper legal professionals, housing could have gotten systems in death. In the letters, they re- steering normally ob- created the moratorium by ex- experts and advocates say a quested more PPE for city served in residential and ecutive order on May 30, but it Please see EVICTIONS/2A wave of evictions in North Car- workers, COVID-19 testing, housing searches. increased hazard pay and an The second is engaging investigation into where in far too many conver- Grubbs contracted the virus sations with Black faculty along with other recommen- and staff colleagues who dations to keep solid waste also have experienced workers safe. these obligatory check-the- Cooper outlines plans for A city official finally re- diversity-box interviews in sponded and said there searches with predeter- would be staggered shifts mined outcomes. The reopening NC’s schools implemented to keep city most gut-wrenching dis- workers safe. About 180 cussions have been with By Greg Childress workers at SWS are just some Black colleagues who were THE POLICY WATCH of the essential workers who turned down for higher- kept their schedules, even as education leadership roles North Carolina Gov. Roy many North Carolinians shel- after receiving unanimous Cooper directed school dis- tered at home in March, April or near unanimous votes tricts Tuesday to reopen and May. Without such from search committees. schools with a mix of in-per- workers, some of the serv- And, making matters son instruction and remote ices that keep our com- worse, these colleagues learning for the state’s 1.5 mil- munities going — street later discovered that the lion public school students. cleaning, garbage pickup, jobs were offered to less- The approach chosen by food delivery, grocery stores qualified white colleagues Cooper is Plan B from among — would falter. According to who, in some instances, three that districts were asked the Solid Waste Association were not even in the origi- to prepare for when devel- of North America, sanitation nal search — a clear vio- oping reopening plans. workers have the fifth most lation of equal Districts also have the option dangerous job in the coun- employment opportunity to provide remote-only in- try, behind loggers, fish- law. struction – Plan C – if school ermen and roofers. The third is listening to a leaders determine that’s best STOCK When solid waste workers white member of a tenure- for their community. Districts Masks and sanitizer will be common when schools open. collect trash from people’s review committee charac- operating under Plan B are also Johnson said he’d like to see a coverings will be required for homes, they can be exposed terize a Black colleague’s encouraged to provide remote- plan that gives districts more teachers, staff and students to viral pathogens such as research on class differ- only learning opportunities for control over how they reopen. from kindergarten through hepatitis B and e. Coli, and ences within the African families afraid to return to “While I am glad Gov. Cooper high school. are at risk of acute con- American community as schools for in-person instruc- provided more flexibility by “The studies have shown ditions such as cuts, chemi- “ghetto sociology” unwor- tion before a vaccine is devel- lifting the 50% occupancy overwhelmingly that face cov- cal exposures, lifting thy of a positive tenure oped for the coronavirus. limits on schools, I would erings reduce disease trans- injuries, and injuries from vote because the research Plan A was the least restric- prefer we go further with a mission,” he said. motor vehicle accidents, ac- did not include a white tive of the three being consid- plan that is built around local The state will provide at least cording to David Biderman, sample. Only through ered. It called for schools to control to facilitate greater five reusable face coverings the executive director at strong pushback and vig- fully reopen with daily tem- flexibility for communities for each student, teacher and Solid Waste Association of orous intellectual debate perature and screening checks based on their metrics,” staff member, he said. North America. about the Black com- before students and staff Johnson said in a statement. Schools will be required to Anya Dawson, 33, an members entered buildings. Cooper stressed that face Plase see RACISM/2A State Superintendent Mark Please see SCHOOLS/2A Please see COVID/2A Index 5007 South Park Drive, Suite 200-G Publisher: Gerald O. 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The moment the we tried to think about an entirely different pic- Sporting Goods has de- for the two minutes it takes tinued spread of the coro- moratorium lifts, the crisis being of assistance to ture. “The hostess was clined multiple requests to walk to their table,” she navirus, Gunter says the will still exist and will most people short of that,” said turning people away be- for comment. said. “They don’t under- effect of mass evictions likely amplify.” Kathryn Sabbeth, a UNC as- cause they were not wea- Many businesses cited stand that we’re the ones could be felt for the rest of North Carolina ranks sociate professor of law. ring a mask,” said Spencer, the order’s “exception” that would get in trouble. the year. “In order to among the bottom 15 “This information line as a noting that the business clause, which allows cer- “But if the other down- shelter at home, you’ve got states with a 0.19 score out way to be realistic about was offering people cloth tain workers and cus- town restaurants were to have a home to shelter of 5.00 — ranking above the fact that there are not masks for $1 at the door. tomers to not wear a mask mandating it — if they in,” he said. “Having a other Southern states, in- enough lawyers to repre- “And she was getting a lot for reasons like a medical were doing what they’re home base is critical in the cluding Georgia, West Vir- sent the tenants that are of grief.” or behavioral condition, or supposed to be doing — midst of a global pan- ginia, Alabama, Louisiana probably going to be facing Face coverings are now a disability. North Carolin- those customers wouldn’t demic, that’s why we set and Tennessee. “North eviction in North Carolina. required in North Carolina ians are currently on an have anywhere else to go. up the moratorium in the Carolina is near the bottom We wanted to provide businesses following an “honor system” concern- Wearing a mask shouldn’t first place.” of the country because of some resources for folks executive order from the ing whether or not they be an issue but across the The state moratorium its approach,” Benfer said, going by themselves.” governor that went into ef- qualify for one of these ex- board; you don’t get conti- prevented eviction hear- referring to the morato- Muktarian, president of fect on June 26. Some emptions, leading com- nuity.” ings, but did not stop land- rium expiration and lack of Save Our Sons, has been hoped the stressors of pany representatives to Richie Reno has worked lords from bringing those rent and mortgage sup- working to address the ra- navigating public life dur- express concern over po- in the bar industry for dec- cases to court — leading to port. “Without further ac- cial justice component of ing the pandemic would be tential liability. ades. He isn’t worried a backlog of over 10,000 tion, the state can evictions in her Southeast alleviated by a clear man- “For those not in compli- about his current work- cases throughout the state. definitely expect to see a Raleigh neighborhood. date. But businesses across ance, our policy is for a place, a CBD shop called The federal eviction mora- surge of evictions related Working alongside other the state — and often down member of store manage- Medicine Mama’s Farmacy torium only applies to to the pandemic. That will local groups, she helped the street from one ment to approach the in Raleigh, where patrons renters whose landlords lead to long-term con- launch the Stand in the Gap another — widely vary in shopper to inform them of have so far willingly have federally backed sequences to society, med- for a Neighbor Campaign, their enforcement of the the order and offer a free, donned a mask when mortgages. Property ical care, child welfare and which in the last month order, leaving patrons, em- disposable mask,” said asked. But he said many owners filing eviction public health.” has raised over $18,000 in ployees and owners won- Niole Case, communica- friends who still work at cases in state courts are re- In 2018, the lab launched donations to help those dering how much of an tions specialist at Harris bars and restaurants are quired to provide an affi- the first national evictions struggling to pay rent. impact the governor’s Teeter. “If the individual experiencing higher levels davit showing that their database with the goal of “COVID is attacking mi- order has actually had on declines, we must re- of harassment from cus- property is not federally fi- giving residents and law- norities at a substantial increasing mask use, par- member and understand tomers. nanced. ProPublica set up a makers accurate housing rate, meaning so are evic- ticularly among customers. that there are many excep- “For management and database that allows res- information. There are tions. We wanted to make Sheriffs in 15 counties tions outlined in the order, ownership that is doing idents to search their ad- over 3.3 million renters ac- sure we provided a cush- came forward saying they and our associates are not [mask policy] enforcement, dresses and see whether or ross the state, according to ion,” Muktarian said. wouldn’t enforce the gov- authorized nor qualified to the job falls entirely on the not they fall into this cate- the lab’s data. “Housing is a human right; ernor’s order — that they ask an individual to pres- employees,” said Reno. gory. To aid these com- it is not a religious right or would instead “encourage” ent proof that they qualify “People are definitely let- Emily Benfer, a visiting munities, the Civil Legal a race right. We are helping people without masks to for an exception.” ting loose on the servers professor at the law Assistance Clinic at the everyone because we be- don the, but wouldn’t issue But for small business and the servers don’t really schools in Wake Forest UNC School of Law part- lieve humanity should be any citations. Even outside owners who are strictly en- have an escape.” University and Columbia nered with Siembra NC to covered, sheltered and those counties, citations forcing the order, like He said many colleagues University, has been work- launch a Spanish hotline — protected.” appear to be sparse. So far, Aimee Perez of Root & are worried about their ing in partnership with The (919) 590-9165 — that pro- the seven most populous Vine, opting out is frustrat- safety, as they continue to Eviction Lab to track the vides legal aid and infor- The NC News Intern counties in the state — ing. She said it’s been in- serve people who refuse to different policies between mational packets to those Corps is a program of the Mecklenburg, Wake, Guil- credibly difficult for her wear masks as they walk to states. “It became very facing evictions. Within the NC Local News Workshop, ford, Forsyth, Cumberland, and her staff to assume re- their table, use the rest- clear early on that morato- first week of the clinic, funded by the North Caro- Durham and Buncombe — sponsibility for mandating room or hover at the hos- riums were not equal, with which started on June 22, lina Local News Lab Fund have issued zero citations. mask use. “In all honesty, I tess booth while waiting to the exception of one thing it received more than 85 and housed at Elon Univer- Holiday Inns in Asheville hate having to be the po- be seated. “They feel un- — they all expire,” she said. calls or texts from people sity’s School of Communi- and Halifax said they won’t lice,” said Perez. “Asking protected,” said Reno. “If the only thing the state asking for assistance. cations. deny someone entry if ‘Hey, thanks for coming in, “When you’re standing does is pause the eviction “The clinic is not in the they refuse to wear a face do you have a mask?’ there, eight hours a day, process with a morato- position to take on direct covering (though Holiday seems very impersonal taking it on the chin from Inns in Raleigh said they and very direct. But you’re people who aren’t wearing would), nor will North Car- not trying to be rude, a mask, it’s pretty easy to olina-based companies you’re just trying to be feel expendable. You and Food Lion, Ingles, and Har- safe.” your family are at risk to ris Teeter in their grocery Perez said she’s lost a line the boss’ pockets.”

AALIYAH BOWDEN Kyante James, 24, picks up bulk items and delivers clean trash cans to sanitation cus- tomers. Sanitation workers soldier on during COVID crisis despite risks Reflections on systemic Continued from page 1A visibility shirt, dark blue short staffed and workers equipment operator in cargo pants, steel safety have to endure increasing racism in higher education boots, safety glasses and hot temperatures outside, Wayne County who drives Continued from page 1A cope with and navigate the and put on a suit and be an an 18-wheeler, is con- gloves. Before starting which worries Robinson. munity’s worthiness of systemic racism embed- automaton …” cerned about the lack of work, he walks through a Robinson and other sani- systematic research – with ded in the culture of pre- If higher education is se- personal protective equip- maze-like tent outside of tation workers say they or without a white sample dominantly white rious about ending sys- ment for sanitation SWS headquarters to have need more personal pro- – was I, as the lone Black higher-education institu- temic racism, everyone workers. “We’ve had his temperature checked tective equipment to safely full professor on the com- tions, which ultimately de- must be intentional and gloves, but they are not as from people dressed in continue doing their jobs. mittee, able to garner a values the quality of their purposeful about creating available as people will hazmat gear, mask and They also want increased positive tenure vote in the education. Observations a “wider space for all.” This think,” said Dawson. “We gloves. From there, he is is- pay so they don’t have to case. made by Black students will require moving far have ran out of gloves, but sued a mask and hand san- work second jobs. Even as The fourth is watching who participated in focus beyond implicit-bias train- I spoke to the city council itizer and is given his route he works full time at SWS, talented, young Black groups I conducted on di- ing, and instead tackling since then and they have for the day. Robinson also picks up two scholars routinely chan- versity and inclusion in head-on the deeply en- become more and more Raleigh Solid Waste Serv- seven-hour shifts a week as neled into non-tenure track higher education are illus- grained institutional bar- readily available.” ices does not have a safety a home health care worker positions while talented trative here. riers in the culture and Biderman said workers coordinator. The position to supplement his income white scholars gain access A student elaborated on climate as well as human who collect trash from res- has been vacant since June and provide for his three to prized tenure-track po- what it’s like to be Black at resource policies and prac- idences are not likely to 2019, an organization school-aged children. sitions. Non-tenure track the school: tices that are major ob- catch COVID-19 from the spokesman said in an There he helps with daily positions typically carry … if you’re used to be stacles to Black faculty, materials collected. In- email. That has some of tasks such as bathing, higher teaching loads, “othered” it’s difficult to staff and students realiz- stead, they are most likely these frontline workers cleaning and meal prepara- offer little (if any) research fully be yourself in a white ing their full potential. testing positive because concerned, especially now. tion for patients ages 18 to support, and furnish no space… what happens is they are moving around They routinely handle dan- 96. Robinson also has a pathway to job security or folks have to come in here; within their communities gerous chemicals, yard side hustle as a mobile me- tenure in the university. they realize…they’re not James H. Johnson Jr. is every day. waste and disinfecting ma- chanic traveling to provide This kind of racial steering accepted, so they find the William Rand Kenan, Jr. For Robinson that means terials. Several expressed car repair services. is a common practice pre- ways to assimilate and ef- Distinguished Professor of waking up at 5:30 a.m. concern about having to “We really need to be cisely when Black and fectively…make their per- Strategy and Entrepreneur- Tuesday through Friday to trust superintendents doing a better job in the other students of color are son. What ends up ship at the University of arrive at work at 6:45 a.m. when it comes to safety country to recycle prop- clamoring for more ten- happening is you don’t North Carolina Kenan- He prepares a big breakfast rather than having a safety erly,” said Biderman. ured Black faculty. really get the benefit of Flagler Business School. to last him through lunch. coordinator who’s watch- “We’re asking the general The fifth is much too that would-be diversity. This is the first of a two-part Because he’s out on the ing out for them, especially public to be mindful of the often having to help Black What you get is somebody series on Systemic Racism street working sometimes during a pandemic. On top things that they do that af- and other students of color who is trying to just fit in and Higher Education. in the dark, he wears a high of that, the department is fect our workers.” Cooper outlines plans for reopening schools Continued from page 1A ternating days or weeks or hybrid of in-school and re- and Human Services. And than I’d like. North Caro- months in COVID-19 relief limit the number of people some other strategy,” mote learning comes as more than 1,100 people lina’s trajectory of hospi- funds, but more is needed allowed in buildings to ob- Cooper said. Schools will North Carolina continues are in the hospital recover- talizations has continued to provide schools with serve the proper 6 feet of also be required to screen to see troubling data for ing from the virus. “Our to tick upward, but we still the resources that will be social distancing rec- students and staff for the coronavirus. At least case numbers continue to have capacity.” required to keep students ommended by health offi- symptoms each day. And 89,484 people in North trend upward,” said State Board of Education and staff members safe. cials. the bell schedule must Carolina have tested posi- NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Chairman Eric Davis said “Our schools’ needs far “Districts and schools allow time for frequent tive for the virus and 1,552 Cohen. “The percent of the state’s schools have re- exceed this funding,” can use a plan that works handwashing. have died, according to the tests that are positive re- ceived more than $390 Davis said. for them – whether it’s al- Cooper’s decision for a N.C. Department of Health mains level but higher million over the past few 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, July 19, 2020 To place an ad: Call 919.688.9408 Classifieds SUNDAY JULY 19, 2020 PAGE 4A Classified Deadline: Wednesday at 5p.m., prior to Sunday’s edition 5. Upon information and belief, Defendant Daphine Hutchinson is a 22. South Carolina Code § 38-55-170 makes it illegal to submit a false LEGAL ADS citizen and resident of Hampton County, South Carolina claim for payment to an insurance company transacting business in South Carolina. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 6. Upon information and belief, Defendant Jervony Hutchinson is a for the citizen and resident of Hampton County, South Carolina. 23. South Carolina Code § 38-55-540 provides that “A person who District Of South Carolina knowingly makes a false statement or misrepresentation, and any other

Progressive Direct Insurance Company, ) 7. Upon information and belief, Defendant Kayden Smith is a citizen and person knowingly, with an intent to injury, defraud, or deceive, or who

) resident of Hampton County, South Carolina. assists, abets, solicits, or conspires with a person to make a false

) statement or misrepresentation” for an economic benefit commits Plaintiff (s) ) 8. This action is brought under the provisions of the Federal Declaratory insurance fraud. v. ) Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201 et seq. and Rule 57 of the Federal Rules ) of Civil Procedure; there is a real and justiciable controversy between the 24. Paragraph (B) of South Carolina Code § 38-55-540 provides that, "a Darnell Burgess, Johnnie Smoak, ) parties, and by these proceedings Plaintiff asks this court to inquire into person convicted pursuant to the provisions of this section must be Shakiea Brown, Daphine Hutchinson, ) Jervony Hutchinson, and Kayden Smith ) and declare the rights and obligations of the parties arising out of the facts ordered by the court to make full restitution to a victim for any economic

) set forth below. advantage or benefit which has been obtained by the person as a result of

) Civil Action No. that violation. Defendant(s) ) 9:20-cv-770-BHH 9. The amount in controversy exceeds seventy-five thousand and 00/100 ($75,000.00) dollars, exclusive of interests and costs, and there is 25. South Carolina Code § 38-55-550 establishes civil penalties against SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION complete diversity of citizenship; therefore, this Court has jurisdiction to any person who has violated South Carolina Code §§ 38-55-170 or -38- hear this matter under 28 U.S.C. § 1332(A)(1). 55-540. To: (Defendant’s name and address) Darnell Burgess and Johnnie Smoak, 474 N. Main Street, 10. Venue is proper in this Division and this Court under 28 U.S.C. § 26. Public policy prohibits a party who participates in insurance fraud Brunson, SC 29911; 1391(b)(1). from recovering any stuns from the insurance company. Shakiea Brown, Daphine Hutch- inson and Kayden Smith, 538

Sprayfield Road Estill, SC PROGRESSIVE POLICY 27. Upon information and belief, some or all of these Defendants 29918; Jervony Hutchinson, conspired together to stage or claim a collision that did not exist in order 2106 Willow Oak Drive Estill, 11. Upon information and belief, Johnnie Smoak purchased a 1989 to recover insurance funds from Progressive. SC 29918 Chevrolet Celebrity, VIN no. 1G1AW51W1K6207072, on November 13, A lawsuit has been filed against you. 2018 and was the owner of the 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, VIN no. 28. Upon information and belief, the Defendants have or will make claim 1G1AW51W1K6207072, at all times relevant to the allegations herein for coverage under the Policy for Injuries and/or property damage they Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the according to the vehicle’s title history. A copy of the title history is allegedly suffered in the purported collision. day you received it) — or 60 days if you arc the United States or a United attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in FOR A FIRST DECLARATION Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an 12. Progressive issued a policy of personal automobile insurance to answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Darnell Burgess, policy number 931046121, with effective dates of July 29. Progressive repeats and realleges the allegations above as if set forth Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served 5, 2019 to January 5, 2020 (hereinafter the “Policy”). The Policy lists the fully verbatim below. on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, whose name and address are: 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, VIN no 1G1AW51W1K6207072, as an J.R. Murphy, Esquire insured vehicle. A copy of the Policy’s declarations page is attached 30. According to the vehicle title history for the 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, Murphy & Grantland, P.A. hereto as Exhibit “B”. VIN no. 1G1AW51W1K6207072, Johnnie Smoak owned the vehicle at P.O. Box 6648 the time of the purported collision. Columbia, SC 29260 13. For the listed 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, the Policy provides bodily injury liability coverage with limits of $25,000 per person and $50,000 31. Progressive is entitled to a declaration that Darnell Burgess was not If you fail to respond, judgment. by default will be entered against you per accident and property damage liability coverage with limits of the owner of the 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, VIN no. for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer $25,000 per accident. IGIAW51WIK6207072, driven by Johnnie Smoak at the time of the or motion with the court. purported collision. 14. The Policy provides coverage to persons qualifying as an “insured” Date: February 20, 2020 CLERK OF COURT for certain risks under the insuring agreement and excludes certain risks 32. Progressive is entitled to a declaration that Johnnie Smoak owned the s/ Virginia Druce, Deputy Clerk through policy exclusions. Progressive craves reference to the Policy for 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, VIN no. IGlAW51 WIK6207072, allegedly Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk all terms, conditions, and provisions therein and incorporates them by involved in the purported collision. reference herein. 33. Therefore, Progressive respeeLfexlly requests that this Court declare 15. The Policy provides in pertinent part: that Darnell Burgess did not have an insurable interest in the 1989 Civil Action No. 9:20-cv-770-BHH Chevrolet Celebrity, VIN no. 1G1AW51W1K6207072, at the time of the PART I LIABILITY TO OTHERS purported collision, and that the Policy is void as to PROOF OF SERVICE the 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, VIN no. 1G1AW51W1K6207072. (This section should not befiled with the court unless required by INSURING AGREEMENT If you pay the premium for this coverage, Fed. R. Cith P. 4 (l)) we will pay damages for bodily injury and property damage for which FOR A SECOND DECLARATION an insured person becomes legally responsible because of an accident. This summons is for (name of individual and title, if any) *** 34. Progressive repeats and real'eges the allegations above as if set forth ADDITIONAL DEFINITION fully verbatim below. was received by me on (date) . When used in this Part I: Insured person means: 35. The Policy only provides coverage for legal liability resulting from an I personally served the summons on the individual at (place) a. you, a relative, or a rated resident with respect to an accident arising "accident." on (date) ; or out of the ownership, maintenance or use of an auto or a trailer; *** 36. The Policy only includes in the definition of "insured" "you" "with I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of EXCLUSIONS READ THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIONS respect to an accident arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of abode with name , a CAREFULLY. IF AN EXCLUSION APPLIES, COVERAGE WILL an auto... person of suitable age and discretion who resides there, on (date) NOT BE AFFORDED UNDER THIS PART I. , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known 37. Upon information and belief, the collision claimed by the Defendants address; or Coverage under this Part I, including our duty to defend, will not apply was not accidental and was intentional or staged. to any insured person for: I served the summons on (name of individual) *** 38. Therefore, Progressive is entitled to a declaltltion thal the Policy does , who is designated by law to accept 9. bodily injury or property damage caused by an intentional act of that not provide coverage for claims arising out of the purported collision. service of process on behalf of (name of organization) insured person, or at the direction of that insured person, even if the on (date) ; or actual injury or damage is different than that which was intended or FOR A THIRD DECLARATION expected. For damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use Other (specify): of a covered auto, this exclusion applies only to those damages in excess 39. Progressive repeats and realleges the allegations above as if set forth of the minimum limit mandated by the motor vehicle financial fully verbatim below. responsibility law of South Carolina; My fees are $ for travel and $ *** 40. South Carolina has a strict public policy prohibiting insurance fraud for services, for a total of $ 0.00. 15. bodily injury or property damage caused by, or reasonably as evidenced by the General Assembly's enactment of criminal statutes expected to result from, a criminal act or omission of that insured and civil statutes penalizing insurance fraud. I declare under perjury that this information is true. person. This exclusion applies regardless of whether that insured person is actually charged with, or convicted of, a crime. However, this 41. As a matter of public policy, an insurance company is not required to Date: exclusion will apply only to those damages in excess of the minimum pay any benefits for a claim resulting from insurance fraud. limit mandated by the motor vehicle financial responsibility law of South Server’s signature Carolina. For purposes of this exclusion, criminal acts or omissions do 42. Therefore, Progressive is entitled to a declaration that the Policy does not include traffic violations; not provide Printed name and title *** coverage for the claims arising out of the purported collision. PART VII GENERAL PROVISIONS Server’s address *** FOR A FOURTH DECLARATION FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION Additional information regarding attempted service, etc: *** 43. Progressive repeats and realleges the allegations above as if set forth IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT We may deny coverage for an accident or loss if you or a person seeking fully verbatim FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA coverage has concealed or misrepresented any material fact or below. BEAUFORT DIVISION circumstance, or engaged in fraudulent conduct, in connection with the CASE NUMBER:9:20-cv-770-BHH presentation or settlement of a claim. However, this shall not affect 44. Some or all of these Defendants knowingly provided false coverage under Part I Liability To Others up to the minimum limit information regarding the facts of the purported collision to Progressive Progressive Direct Insurance Company, mandated by the motor vehicle financial responsibility law of South in making claims under the Policy. Plaintiff, Carolina for any injured person who has not knowingly concealed or COMPLAINT v. misrepresented any material fact or circumstance. 45. The facts of the purported collision are material to Progressive's (Declaratory Judgment) *** settlement of the Claims Defendants have made, or will make in the Darnell Burgess, Johnnie Smoak, Shakiea (Non-jury) Brown, Daphine Hutchinson, Jervony FACTS future, under the Policy. Hutchinson, and Kayden Smith, 16. Progressive received notice of a purported collision that occurred on or about October 1, 2019 involving a 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, VIN no. 46. Therefore, Progressive is entitled to a declaration that the Policy is Defendants 1G1AW51W1K6207072, allegedly driven by Johnnie Smoak and a void due to vehicle allegedly driven by Shakiea Brown on Sprayfield Road in Estill, fraud. Plaintiff, Progressive Direct Insurance Company, seeks declaratory relief South Carolina. to determine the rights of the parties and alleges and shows as follows. WHEREFORE, Progressive prays that this honorable court inquire into 17. Upon information and belief, Johnnie Smoak owned the 1989 these matters and declare that Progressive owes no duty to defend or JURISDICTION AND VENUE Chevrolet Celebrity, VIN no. 1G1AW51W1K6207072, at the time the indemnify any claims arising out of the abovereferenced alleged Policy incepted on July 5, 2019 and at the time of the purported collision collision, a declaration that Progressive owes no coverage under the 1. The Plaintiff, Progressive Direct Insurance Company (hereinafter on October 1, 2019. policy, a declaration that the policy is void due to fraud, and award “Progressive”) is an insurance company organized and existing pursuant attorney's fees and costs associated with this action and any other relief to the laws of the state of Ohio, with its principal place of business in the 18. Upon information and belief, Shakiea Brown, Daphine Hutchinson, this Court deems just and proper. state of Ohio. Plaintiff is licensed and authorized to transact business, Jervony Hutchinson, and Kayden Smith claim that they were in the including selling insurance policies in South Carolina, and Plaintiff sells vehicle operated by Shakiea Brown and each allege injuries resulting MURPHY & GRANTLAND, P.A. insurance policies in South Carolina. from the purported collision. s/Sarah E. Caiello J.R. Murphy, Esquire (Fed. I.D. No. 3119) 2. Upon information and belief, Defendant Darnell Burgess is a citizen 19. Upon information and belief, the purported collision did not occur or Sarah E. Caiello, Esquire (Fed. I.D. 13091) and resident of Hampton County, South Carolina. was intentionally staged by the Defendants. P.O. Box 6648 Columbia, South Carolina 29260 3. Upon information and belief, Defendant Johnnie Smoak is a citizen 20. The Policy only provides coverage for legal liability of an insured (803) 782-4100 and resident of Hampton County, South Carolina. arising out of an accident. Attorneys for the Plaintiff Columbia, South Carolina 4. Upon information and belief, Defendant Shakiea Brown is a citizen 21. Upon information and belief, the collision did not occur and/or was February 18, 2020 and resident of Hampton County, South Carolina. not an accident.

5A RELIGION-LIFE/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, July 19, 2020 AROUND THE TRIANGLE SMITHFIELD ncada30.eventbrite.com. DURHAM MEMBERS COVID RELIEF Junior Women’s League STORIES CARES NC is assisting of Smithfield is accepting City of Durham will re- low-income individuals applications for new launch its monthly history and families impacted by members. Visit series with a feature on his- COVID-19 with various EMPLOYMENT www.jwlsmithfield.com. torically black neighbor- services. Fill out an appli- hoods. Walltown is first on cation at www.cpcanc.org/ Get paid up to $20 an hour. Male athletes wanted for sportswear line. Must RALEIGH July 24, noon to 1 p.m.. caresnc. REOPEN include photos. (919)265-3975 [email protected] Register at www.durham- Capital Area Workforce communityengagement.or HISTORY Development has launched g/events. Durham Co. 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Funding is still available MISC. for small businesses af- SCHOLARSHIPS CELEBRATION fected by COVID-19. Visit Thurgood Marshall Col- Americans with Disabil- www.ncbusinesscouncil.or lege Fund and McDonald’s ities Act will celebrate its g. are offering financial assis- 30th anniversary July 23, 1 tance to HBCU students. The faith of the Black p.m. Register at Visit www.tmcf.org. Lives Matter movement By Liza Vandenboom Farrag has been research- mative justice” with origins ing the role of spirituality RELIGION UNPLUGGED in Quaker and Native in the BLM movement since American groups. Trans- While many have picked 2014. She began her re- formative justice aims to up on the Black Lives search because of a per- resolve crime as a com- Matter movement’s antipa- ceived gap between the munity problem outside thy for organized religion, narrative surrounding the the criminal justice system. mainly because of the movement and what it Offenses are seen as op- movement’s support for looked like on the ground. portunities for greater un- nontraditional families, re- “Reporting focused on the derstanding, and similar to searchers who study it say dissent and the protest and restorative justice, of- the racial justice campaign clouded the movement in a fenders are encouraged to does indeed have spiritual sense of aggression,” Far- hear from victims about roots. Many activists want rag said. “I was seeing the harm they’ve experi- to explore their ancestors’ people carrying sage enced, respond to ques- African spirituality, and dressed in white. I was see- tions, offer apologies if Black churches and main- ing ceremony and ritual… genuine and accept con- line Protestants are also in- and I didn’t see any of that sequences aimed to repair fluencing the movement. being picked up in the harm. It is not uncommon for media.” Bunch says God was cal- Black Lives Matter meet- Evan Bunch, a graduate of ling on him in seminary to ings and demonstrations Union Theological Semi- save bodies as well as souls to begin with the pouring nary and an organizer through activism that in- View a drive-in movie, on of a libation, a ritual rooted within the Black Lives corporated Christian faith in African spirituality Matter movement, centers and African spiritual roots. where participants pour his activism at the intersec- “Most theologians in the Michael B. Jordan out a sacrificial liquid of- tion of Christianity and Af- Black pastoral tradition, fering to give homage to rican spirituality. Within particularly in the U.S., By Gary Gerard Angeles and Houston, as Video), all of that was never ancestors, and call on their Black churches of all de- came out of enslavement,” Hamilton well as smaller towns such done as a, ‘OK, we better do names to invoke their pres- nominations throughout he said. “We have an inher- as Savannah, Georgia; Au- these things out of a reac- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ence for wisdom and help. the U.S. and Africa, elders ent understanding within gusta-Aiken, South Caro- tive we want to keep up The names of faith- and ancestors play a piv- the Black faith that, yes, we NEW YORK — For Michael lina; and Knoxville, with the guys or gals down oriented activists like Mar- otal role. “For us, Christ is need to be saved by Christ B. Jordan, timing is every- Tennessee. the street,’” Salke said. “It tin Luther King Jr. and seen as a true liberator,” in a spiritual way and also thing. So when the SAG Attendance is free, with really was a point of pride Harriet Tubman can make Bunch said. “An essential understand that our bodies award winner marched in a most moviegoers chosen for the company to be able the top of the list. part of that is remembering and our history are just as Los Angeles Black Lives by local community organ- to say, ‘We care deeply “The fight for Black lib- what he has done for our sacred because of what we Matter protest last month izations and nonprofits. about this.’” eration has always been a ancestors and remember- endured in slavery.” demanding that Hollywood The initiative is also rais- As the Black Lives Matter faith movement, and BLM ing our traditions.” drastically increase its di- ing voter registration slogan has pirouetted in is no different; they are BLM and affiliated groups Liza Vandenboom is a versity in the executive awareness. “We wanted to America from divisiveness also faith-infused,” said like Dignity and Power Now student at The King’s Col- ranks, it was a moment he find a way for us to (show) just a few years ago to wide Hebah Farrag, assistant di- have been working to- lege, an intern at Religion felt prepared for. stories that fed our soul, acceptance, there’s been rector of research at the gether to blend a variety of Unplugged, and a religion Jordan, whose breakout that inspired us, that made criticism that many major University of California spiritual practices, includ- columnist for the Empire “Fruitvale Station” role fol- us laugh,” Jordan said. “We brands and corporations Center for Religion and ing Ifá rituals and other tra- State Tribune. Meagan lowed the events of a wanted to give people an are only now supporting Civic Culture. “It is just a ditional African practices, Clark contributed to this re- young Black man killed by opportunity to find relat- the movement for optics different and newer faith.” with the idea of “transfor- port. an Oakland transit police ability through cinema, with no real plans to advo- officer, channeled the ur- and we were able to put to- cate for diversity, even gency for change — and gether a pretty eclectic list within their own walls. But healing — into “A Night at of some old favorites and Salke says her group is the Drive-In.” The goal is to some newer films that planning beyond the pres- celebrate “multi-cultural kind of checked off all ent. LifeWay to host online and diverse voices in those boxes.” “Once the protests are cinema, in hopes of ulti- Outlier Society and Ama- over, all that energy going mately bringing together zon Studios also partnered into all of that has to go black church conference communities.” Jordan and with Path Water, Pipcorn into holding ourselves ac- his Outlier Society produc- Popcorn and Partake countable and holding our who want to learn more day’s study. tion company — who Cookies — all owned by teams and everyone else By Aaron Wilson people of color — to pro- accountable. And we’ve THE ASSOCIATED PRESS about ministry in multieth- “Using the YOU curricu- hand-picked the movies — nic dimensions.” lum to start the day allows is partnering with Amazon vide free refreshments talked about that in terms NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Life- The yearly event typically believers to position God in Studios. during the double-feature of every aspect of our busi- Way’s 27th annual Black attracts 1,000 or more at- the center of lives where He Films show every other programs. Jennifer Salke, ness,” she said. “The good Church Leadership and tendees for a week of needs to be,” said Zimmer- Wednesday through Aug. head of Amazon Studios, intention period is over… Family Conference is being teaching, worship, encour- man. “God is daily honored 26 and include block- said the partnership falls And we are going to make held online July 20-24 and agement and rest. But due and glorified as we reap busters such as “Crazy into the company’s efforts sure that those checks and will be available to watch to the coronavirus, meeting spiritual blessings that em- Rich Asians” and Jordan’s to support social justice balances exist.” for free through LifeWay in-person wasn’t an option power us for living.” own “Black Panther,” along initiatives. Jordan, who says he can’t Digital Pass. this year. Attendees can select from with classics like “Do the “Going through the con- remember ever staying The BCLFC serves as a “The move to online is ex- more than 100 conference Right Thing” and “Coming versations around sup- home this long, remains leadership development citing,” said Croston. “All of sessions that include train- to America.” The screen- porting Black Lives Matter committed to holding the conference and spiritual re- our presenters are making ing from leading experts ings will show in 20 cities, and changing the carou- film and TV industry to the treat. While attendees are themselves available dur- throughout the Black including New York, Los sels on (Amazon Prime fire on diversity. typically African American, ing the COVID-19 quaran- church community, as well conference leaders say ev- tine to help the church get as organizations like Life- eryone is invited to attend. trained amid this new par- Way Christian Resources, Teaching content is also adigm. These are challeng- North American Mission designed for parents of ing days with the Board, International Mis- Black children, church pandemic, racial tensions, sion Board, Woman’s Mis- leaders who want to reach unemployment, sickness, sionary Union and Black communities and death and more. That’s GuideStone Financial Serv- leaders desiring to become why we didn’t want to can- ices. more multicultural. cel our 2020 Black Church Ben Mandrell, LifeWay Mark Croston, national Leadership and Family president and CEO, will director of LifeWay Black Conference.” present a message July Church Ministries, believes Each day of the confer- 21on how Christians are the conference will be ex- ence will follow a schedule challenged to love their un- tremely timely given that of morning exposition in churched neighbors. Other many leaders are asking Scripture, a customizable evening presenters include: questions and seeking in- track of teaching sessions * Darron Edwards, pastor formation about racial rec- and an evening message of United Believers Com- onciliation. The theme for and time of worship. Be- munity Church, Kansas this year is “Challenged to cause the conference takes City Love” from Mark 12:30-32, place online, attendees can * Adron Robinson, pastor which implores Christians tune in each day for the en- of Hillcrest Baptist Church, to love God with all their tire span of content or can Chicago heart, soul, mind and pop in and out of sessions * Fred Luter, pastor of strength, and to love their as their schedule allows. Franklin Avenue Baptist neighbors as themselves. Once posted online each Church, New Orleans “Only God could have or- day, the sessions will be * Breonus Mitchell, pastor chestrated our theme to available to watch through of Mount Gilead Missionary match today’s crises so August 15. Scripture expo- Baptist Church, Nashville perfectly,” said Croston. sition will follow LifeWay’s More information and “Whether it’s the problems YOU Bible study curricu- free registration for the of the pandemic or the lum, which is designed for 2020 Black Church Leader- rigors of our racial ten- urban, multicultural envi- ship and Family Conference sions, BCLFC is an opportu- ronments. Christina Zim- can be found at nity not just for Black merman, content editor for lifeway.com/BlackChur- people, but also for people YOU, will facilitate the first chLife. St. Aug’s WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM lawsuit The Triangle about to TRIBUNE get buck Sports SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2020 – PAGE 6A ugly You could almost pity Irving Pressley McPhail. COLLEGE CORNER St. Augustine’s new pres- Redskins ident comes in at a tumultu- ous time for the institution. On the day of his announce- have long ment this week, the response was, yeah but what about George Williams? Williams and three other road former employees are suing the university for wrongful termination, age discrim- toward ination, whistleblower retalia- tion, and anything else you can think of. new name Interim president Maria Lumpkin is gone after barely By Stephen Whyno four months, but she accom- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS plished what she was hired to do: When the University of North get rid of Wil- Dakota moved on from being the liams. Fighting Sioux like Washington’s That’s some- NFL team is doing from Redskins, thing former in- the new name could’ve been any- terim president thing. Gaddis Faulcon More than 1,600 suggestions refused to do, were submitted, ranging from BONITTA and why he is no Another Eagle the realistic to the ridiculous, like BEST longer employed, the “Abdominal Snowman.” according to the Dan Snyder isn’t welcoming lawsuit filed two that long list of suggestions, weeks ago. Included with though what he and the organi- Faulcon and Williams in the turns pro zation do next will determine suit are Kyle Brazile, former how the team is perceived for general counsel, and Clarence North Carolina Central decades. King, ex-facilities and con- pitcher Shane Davis became “Here’s where I think the fun struction manager. The defen- the fifth Eagle since 2016 to begins and the work begins,” dants are the university, sign a Major League Base- said Brand Federation founding Lumpkin, board of trustees ball contract, and the sec- partner and CEO Kelly O’Keefe, chairman James Perry and ond this year. who was on North Dakota’s name board member Brian Boul- Davis inked a change task force. “To just pop ware. deal with the out with a new name is not the “Certain individuals caused Baltimore Ori- right answer. The right answer is the University to unlawfully oles. “I’m very Afriyie to build a process that starts to humiliate and terminate them excited to have allow these people to be heard in for, among other things, try- signed with the the process of developing a new ing to preserve the Univer- Orioles, and name.” sity’s reputation and integrity. Moxey can’t wait to Snyder and coach Ron Rivera The sobering reality is it ap- get on the field are already at work developing pears that a cancer has in- and represent what the team called “a new fected the University’s highest the organiza- name and design approach that leadership levels,” the 16- tion,” Davis will enhance the standing of our page suit begins. said. “I loved proud, tradition-rich franchise Williams’ shocking termina- being at NCCU, and inspire our sponsors, fans tion is national news. But, ac- met a lot of and community for the next 100 cording to the suit, Perry and great people, years.” Boulware wanted him gone and had a lot After 87 years as the Redskins, A. Jones last year. of great Red Tails, Red Clouds, Red Faulcon, who also is suing times.” Wolves and Hogs are among the for wrongful termination, was Davis started betting favorites for the new hired in March 2019. He’s also four games name. The organization is work- a 1974 alumnus. and earned a later returned as an assis- guard has two seasons of ing quietly to try to roll out a In the suit, Faulcon says he 2.01 ERA in the tant coach in her first ten- eligibility remaining. fresh moniker and logo in time was constantly told during his shortened sea- ure. “He’s a big-time two-way for the 2020 season. first year of employment that son. “Shane is “It is my goal to restore player,” MSU coach Kevin Sports business and marketing his contract would be re- one of the the legacy of volleyball Broadus said. “He can do it experts consider feedback from newed for another 18 months. C. Jones fiercest com- back to where it should be,” all. …He can get you 20 fans, endorsements from current During his tenure, Lumpkin petitors that she said. The program has points, and he can stop the players and alumni, and on-field (who was the chief operating I’ve had the opportunity to won 18 CIAA titles, the last best player on the other success as three crucial elements officer), Perry and Boulware coach,” NCCU coach Jim in 2011. team. Just a tenacious no matter what the new name kept pressuring him to find a Koerner said. “I don’t think player.” winds up being. NCAA nominees way to get rid of Williams. anyone is surprised that he “The mere fact that they’re Partnership Faulcon says he was a “pawn has this opportunity…The The NCAA on Tuesday an- changing the name is going to to engage in age discrim- Orioles are getting a good nounced its nominees for The MEAC has garnered elicit some backlash, and they ination and other unlawful one.” the 2020 NCAA Woman of another corporate partner- need to be ready for that and be conduct, including as it re- the Year Award. ship, this one with Blaze comfortable with it,” Virginia lated to Coach Williams,” in Hampton joins list * Paulina Afriyie repre- Fire Games. The collabo- Tech professor Nneka Logan the suit. After several unsuc- Hampton University has sents NCCU. Afriyie aver- ration will provide aca- said. cessful attempts to get him to suspended all fall athletic aged 14.5 points, 9.6 demic and career “Beyond that, I think it’s impor- comply, he was terminated a activities. Athletics director rebounds, 1.5 steals, 1.4 as- opportunities in the fields tant they and other organizations year later. Eugene Marshall Jr. sent a sists and 1.2 blocks last sea- of technology and gaming, engage with your local com- Brazile, who was hired as letter to fans and alumni on son. She also made several and create a MEAC esports munity, engage with the Native general counsel in 2019, Tuesday: All-America teams. league. American community, engage claims he was wrongfully ter- “…Due to all of our ath- * St. Aug’s Celine Jones Online tournaments will with all of your stakeholders in minated after a year for rais- letic related activities in- graduated with a 3.73 GPA be held as well as virtual the process of the name change ing questions about age volving a high level of in in exercise science, and was learning opportunities in and ensure that it’s something discrimination against Wil- person contact, Hampton named a 2020 Arthur Ashe the esports industry. “As that authentically aligns with liams, Faulcon’s termination, University is taking the nec- Jr. Sports Scholar. esports becomes increas- your corporation’s values.” potential failure to record ac- essary measures to protect * Shaw’s Aisja Jones was a ingly viable from a financial Rivera said his hope was to curate board minutes, pos- the health and well-being of sociology major with a 2.82 and cultural standpoint, we continuing honoring and sup- sible misuse of government our student-athletes,…and GPA. She volunteered for are ecstatic that the MEAC porting Native Americans and grants, etc. you our Fans. If conditions several community projects can partner with Blaze Fire the military. King lasted barely a month, permit, we anticipate hav- and helped the Falcons win Games to expand digital ac- If Warriors — the name of the suit says, after he com- ing all athletic related activ- two CIAA volleyball cham- cess and educational op- Snyder’s proposed Arena Foot- plained about allegedly mis- ities to resume spring pionships. portunities,” Commissioner ball League team from 2002 — is appropriation of government semester 2021, which will * Florida A&M’s Alelee Dennis Thomas said. The now out of consideration, Red funds and violations in con- include our winter and Figueroa earned the 2019- future is here, and it is vital Tails would fit the bill as a nod to struction hiring for campus spring athletic activities.” 20 MEAC Woman of the to the MEAC to be a part of the Black fighter pilots of the repairs. Year Award after posting a esports moving forward.” Tuskegee Airmen from World If you believe the lawsuit, SAU promotes Moxey 3.90 GPA in criminal justice. War II. Tuskegee Airmen Inc. said Morehouse top citizen the underhanded shenanigans Tacara Moxey was pro- She won a conference title it “would be honored and to try to dismiss Williams is moted from acting head in the hammer throw in Morehouse College was pleased to work with the organi- just mindboggling. volleyball coach to per- both indoor and outdoor named the 2019-20 SIAC zation” if that’s Washington’s According to the suit, the manent on Tuesday. The track championships. Citizenship Award winner new name. antagonism by Perry and Falcons finished 0-17 last for the second straight year. Former Washington linebacker Transfers Boulware got so bad, Williams season. The Maroon Tigers were Will Compton voiced his support complained in writing to The 2003 alumna helped HBCUs continue to garner honored for their com- for Red Wolves by saying he liked another board member, Jo- the Falcons win three basketball transfers. Wake munity outreach efforts that name so much he’d want to seph Cheshire. Bad mistake. straight CIAA champion- Forest transfer Sharon with various schools and return for a day. Hogs would pay Things got progressively ships (and some great Wright Jr. will play for Mor- nonprofits. tribute to the famed offensive worse: Boulware threatened to matches against NCCU). She gan State. The 6-foot-5 line that bulldozed the team to have Williams fired on the three Super Bowl titles. spot and have his name re- O’Keefe had hoped the organi- moved from the George Wil- HBCU FOOTBALL zation would engage the com- liams Athletics Complex. In munity in the name selection board meetings, the suit al- because, like North Dakota with leges Boulware took to turning N.C. A&T nationally ranked the Fighting Hawks, feeling a part his back on Williams whe- of the process builds acceptance never he spoke – the ultimate By Bonitta Best Celebration Bowl. its virtual football media day to of the name. Perhaps just as im- Martin led the FCS in rushing Aug. 5-7. It originally was set portantly, it could prevent mis- disrespect. [email protected] touchdowns (23) and yards per for July 22-24. sing on a name like the NBA’s Six days after he was fired, North Carolina A&T is rack- carry (7.7), while also rushing The event was pushed back Bullets did when changing to the Williams says Perry tried to ing up the preseason football for 1,446 yards. He broke the to allow time for student-ath- Wizards in the mid-1990s. reach him by phone instead of honors, even while questions program’s single-season letes to report to campus on “You don’t want to mess this through his attorney. When remain about a season. records in rushing and total July 25. up, so they really need to take it questioned, Perry denied The Aggies are ranked No. 18 touchdowns. The MEAC, on the other seriously,” Carnegie Mellon asso- making the call, but Williams by the College Football Amer- The Aggies were scheduled hand, will hold its football ciate professor of marketing and says he has screenshot photos ica Yearbook. Senior running to play Shaw on Sept. 5 before media day July 31 at noon on strategy Tim Derdenger said. “If of his phone number. back Jah-Maine Martin was the CIAA canceled fall sports its YouTube channel. At press- you come out with the wrong All four plaintiffs are asking named a preseason All-Ameri- competition. time, the season was still set to name, the wrong pitch to your for compensatory and puni- can. kick off Sept. 5 with the fans and it gets squashed, it’s tive damages, and attorney A&T finished 9-3 last season, SWAC reschedules MEAC/SWAC Challenge in At- really hard to recover from that.” reimbursement fees. including a 64-44 victory over The SWAC has rescheduled lanta. the SWAC’s Alcorn State in the 7A FOCUS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, July 19, 2020 NC capitol city gets first Black councilwoman THE ASSOCIATED PRESS six out of seven votes, and needed perspective as an RALEIGH — Raleigh City her first meeting as a coun- African American woman Council on Tuesday chose cil member is Aug. 18. and as a member of our its first Black “I can honestly say I am a LGBT community,” Baldwin council little emotional thinking of said. woman to fill the historical impact of Raleigh, with a pop- a seat vacated being selected,” Forte said. ulation of more than after a council “Being Black and being fe- 470,000 as of 2018, is member re- male and being a person 27.1% Black and 53.5% signed. within the LGBTQ com- white. Stormie De- munity — all those things Forte will serve the re- Forte nise Forte, 49, make up the person I am.” mainder of Saige Martin’s an attorney Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann term, which ends next and community radio host, Baldwin said Forte stood year. Martin was elected to was chosen from among out because of her experi- the seat in 2019 but re- 54 candidates to fill the po- ence as an attorney, work signed last month after The sition that represents Ra- in the criminal justice sys- News & Observer pub- leigh’s District D, which tem, her understanding of lished accounts of four covers the southwest por- government and her com- men who accused Martin of tion of the city, news out- munity involvement. “She sexual misconduct, which lets reported. She received will also bring a unique and he denies.

COURTESY Durham agency establishes black entrepreneurship council STAFF REPORTS served,” said Thom Ruhe, members, represented by a DURHAM – NC IDEA, a CEO and president. “With diversity of viewpoints and private foundation com- the Council, we look for- experiences from through- mitted to supporting entre- ward to listening and learn- out North Carolina; specif- preneurial ambition and ing, then leading efforts to ically, a mix of leaders in economic empowerment, make North Carolina the the Black entrepreneurial is seeking applications for best state in the nation for ecosystem, as well as suc- individuals to serve on the Black people to realize cessful Black entrepre- Foundation’s North Caro- their entrepreneurial po- neurs. lina Black Entrepreneur- tential and the economic Applications will be eval- ship Council. empowerment that comes uated based on connection The Council will help from it.” to targeted populations, guide the Foundation in its The formation of the both personal and profes- programmatic and grant Council coincides with a re- sional; evidence of engage- making ambitions in fur- cent commitment by the ment in local community, therance of North Caro- board of directors that the civic leadership or vol- lina’s Black community. Foundation will manage unteerism; a personal com- Council members will help operating budgets for the mitment to equity and to identify, recommend next two fiscal years of at inclusion; and a demon- and support partners and least 10% of net assets; strated ability to engage programs with the ex- namely, twice the mini- the broader community of pressed purpose of elevat- mum amount required by local networks, community ing Black entrepreneurship law. The resulting increase members and stake- in the state. Service will in programmatic spending holders. Members will also include input on fund- will provide a minimum of serve on a volunteer basis ing decisions, specifically $500,000 in funding under and can expect to donate grants awarded to partner the auspice of the newly 10-20 hours per month. organizations through the forming council. It is the Interested individuals NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM pro- hope of NC IDEA that other can submit an application gram. organizations, companies at “The well-established in- and individuals may wish https://ncidea.org/north- equalities and challenges to add funding to these ac- carolina-black-entrepre- faced by people of color tivities. neurship-council/. has only strengthened our The Foundation is seek- Applications must be re- resolve to help the under- ing to assemble a council ceived no later than July 31 of approximately 10-30 at 5 p.m. Preparing for hurricane season in a pandemic By Attorney General and socially distant, per- still expect on-time pay- Josh Stein haps with family or friends ments. SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE who live further inland. * Include a battery-pow- * Put together your dis- ered radio so you can stay While we continue to re- aster supply kit. Don’t for- updated in case you lose spond to the coronavirus get to include items that power. If you hear that a pandemic, it’s easy to for- will help keep you safe storm is on the way, fuel up get that hurricane season during this pandemic. beforehand and withdraw began in June. That includes masks, hand some emergency cash. As the peak of hurricane sanitizers, and disinfec- We’ve largely been cashless season approaches and tant wipes and sprays. You because of this pandemic, while cases of coronavirus may also consider packing but debit and credit cards continue to spread, now is sleeping bags or bedding may be difficult to use dur- the time to prepare. from your home to further ing power outages. Here are some steps reduce the spread of the * Make a list of important you can take now to be virus. phone numbers, including ready if a storm hit: * Gather all of your im- contact information for * While you’re at home, portant documents and loved ones and your bank, make sure that you have an store them in a waterproof insurance company, and emergency plan in place. and fireproof container or health insurer. Add our of- Take the time to go over in your disaster supply kit. fice’s Consumer Protection this plan with your family. If you evacuate, you’ll Division phone number to The plan may be different want your driver’s license the list: 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. because of the pandemic – information, mortgage and In the event of a hurricane, evacuation routes may insurance documents, we can help you navigate have changed, and other bank account information, potential scams and take precautions may be in Social Security and health steps to protect your fi- place to help minimize the insurance cards, and pass- nances. Keep this list in an spread of the coronavirus. ports. easily accessible place. Check your local govern- Consider making a set of * Take inventory of your ment’s website as you de- copies of all of these doc- home and car through vi- velop this plan, and get uments and storing them deos and photos, and email tips from North Carolina in your bank safety de- them to yourself. If you Emergency Management at posit box. Don’t forget to need to submit an insur- readync.org. take your bills, too – to the ance claim, having an accu- Many shelters may not extent that these payments rate record of the condition operate at capacity during aren’t affected by ex- of your house and car be- this pandemic because ecutive orders or legisla- fore a hurricane hits will people won’t be able to tion aimed at helping make the claims process safely socially distance; people navigate financial easier. have a backup location hardships caused by the where you can stay safe pandemic, creditors will 8A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, July 19, 2020