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redistrictingTHE ASSOCIATED laws PRESS RIBUNE WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a North Car- TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE olina court ruling that upheld Republican-drawn electoral districts for state and congressional lawmakers. The justices ordered the state Supreme Court to consider anew whether the North Carolina legislature relied too heavily on race when it redrew vot- VOLUME 16 NO. 26 WEEK OF APRIL 26, 2015 $1.00 ing districts following the 2010 census. The high court issued a similar ruling last month involving a complaint from black Alabama Democrats that the Republican-dominated legisla- Virginia Union ture illegally packed black voters into too few voting districts. In Alabama, the justices said a lower court used the wrong test when it hires new upheld legislative districts and determined that race was not the primary motivating factor in drawing boundary lines. women’s The Supreme Court said judges in North Carolina must revisit their rul- basketball ing in light of the Alabama decision. In both states, Republicans strengthened their grip on power through re- coach districting. Election and civil rights advocacy groups and Democratic voters in North Carolina sued over the maps and argued that lawmakers created oddly shaped districts to create clusters of Democratic-leaning black voters. The Please seeREDISTRICT/3A

City Autism seeks group input on creates police ‘circle’ for building By Latisha Catchatoorian youngBy Latisha Catchatoorian girls [email protected] [email protected] DURHAM – The Durham City Council approved the purchase RALEIGH – Dawn Dudley’s daughter of 4.5 acres on East Main Street Trinity developed “normally” until she to build the new Durham Police was 2 years old. That’s when Dudley Headquarters Complex, and is noticed Trinity was having trouble re- seeking community input about sponding to her name, making eye the building process and site de- contact, and taking social cues. After a sign. series of tests, Trinity was diagnosed “As the city council was delib- LATISHA CATCHATOORIAN with autism. “I started wondering, when is she erating the purchase of the East Supporters rally outside the Durham Detention Center. Main Street site, we committed going to get invited to sleepovers? to have an open dialogue with When is she going to get invited to the community on the opportu- birthday parties?” Dudley said. “Will nities that may exist for this site she have friends? What will her future as the police headquarters com- be like?” plex and also discuss implica- Grappling with these thoughts and tions for adjacent properties in questions, Dudley decided to reach the sector,” said Joel Reitzer, di- Activists rally against out in the community to other parents rector of general services for the of young girls with autism and eventu- city, in a public input meeting ally founded My Circle of Girls in April last week. 2014. The city paid $5.49 million for My Circle of Girls is a social and serv- the acres and an additional Durham detention ice group for girls living with autism $200,400 for a small plot of in the Triangle and beyond. Each property on the corner of Eliza- month MyCoG brings girls together for beth and Hood streets, where various private and community activities that help them bond with each the former Not Just Wings cur- By Latisha Catchatoorian Last week, community cru- mail, poor sanitation, and inade- rently sits. center ‘locksaders, friends andback’ family mem- quate nutrition and medical care other and also provides a way for their [email protected] The project will cost $62 mil- bers stood outside the DCDF for inmates. Inmates also have parents to connect. MyCofG is geared lion through Capital Improve- DURHAM – Inmates at the shouting supporting calls to little to no access to reading or towards two groups of girls: ages 2-6 ment Program funds and will Durham County Detention Facil- those locked inside. Demonstra- writing materials, television and 7-11. include all police and E911 func- ity have been held in “lock back” tors on South Mangum Street and/or recreation/free time with “This provides a definite opportu- tions currently located at vari- conditions for over a month. held up homemade signs as cars others. Many are suffering phys- nity for her (Trinity) to build relation- ous locations as well as District According to a press release honked their horns and inmates ically and mentally from social ships where she’s able to hopefully 5, the Forensics Services Unit, from the Inside-Outside Alliance banged on their windows in sol- isolation. create lifelong bonds with girls who Property and Evidence, the Do- – a group of volunteers support- idarity. “The initial issue here is them Please see AUTISM/2A mestic Violence Unit, and the ing the struggles of those inside “This must stop. My dad has being on lock back unnecessar- Durham Emergency Communi- or formerly inside Durham been in here for five months, ily. It’s mentally and physically cations Center. It will also cover County jail, as well as their fam- and it shouldn’t get to the point bothering them. It’s bothering the cost of building a secure ilies and friends – inmates have where he has to give out phone their health (and) it’s bothering parking deck. been locked inside their cells calls at two or three in the morn- their state of mind,” community Construction could begin as around the clock since early ing when we have school the activist Cynthia Fox said. “Some Blacks March, with the exception of six next day and we can’t get in inmates have even attempted Please see POLICE/2A hours per week. Cell release touch for weeks,” said Yareli suicide. If their state of mind is times are random and some- Gomez of her father. not intact, when it’s time for times happen in the middle of missing Other concerns family and them to become involved with the night. friends have include discarded Funds Please see ACTIVISTS/3A out on raised to Fraternity implements Obamacare savings help local By Jamal Eric Watson By Freddie Allen strategies to help black males NNPA DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, also WASHINGTON – Even as health care costs continue to cause concerns for iconBy Latisha Catchatoorian known as the Boulé, is stepping up its efforts to help young black the poor, nearly 40 percent of African- [email protected] males succeed. Americans and about half of whites DURHAM – Ann Atwater is a The small, but highly selective didn't know that the Affordable Care prominent civil rights icon who national fraternity, which was Act can help those that need it the helped reduce violence and de- founded in Philadelphia in 1904, most to cover some of those costs. segregate Durham Public is using its resources and its According to the new report by the Schools in the 1970s. Once ene- name recognition to partner with Alliance for a Just Society titled "Break- mies, she eventually became other organizations to develop ing Barriers: Improving health insur- friends with former Ku Klux and implement a long-term re- ance enrollment and access to health Klan leader C.P. Ellis, and to- search strategy focused on so- care,” researchers detailed the stories gether they helped make strides cial action programs that target of 1,200 low- to moderate-income for the Bull City’s school system African-American males. earners living in 10 states. Six of those and race relations. The fraternity’s efforts are states refused to expand Medicaid pro- Since her days as an active largely in response to the “My grams using federal funds, effectively community member, Atwater, Brother’s Keeper” initiative, pushing many poor people into the who is approaching 80 years which was launched by Presi- coverage gap and limiting their access old, has suffered many health to health care. dent Obama last year in an effort Members of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity problems. She is barely able to to train a public spotlight on the The AJS report said that the rejection stand and her mobility is ex- challenges that beset young mi- keep young minority men safe mission plans to take a leader- of Medicaid expansion in those states tremely limited. For the past nority men. And since its incep- from violent crime. ship role in organizing with remained the most significant barrier year, she has been confined to a tion, the Obama administration “It is a top order priority right strategic partners and organiza- to health care for the poor and blacks. hospital bed that is too small for has actively encouraged local po- now,” said Dr. Jerlando F.L. Jack- tions that have committed them- In the report, Linda Quick, president her to turn over and move litical and civic leaders across son, the Vilas Distinguished Pro- selves to black males as we look of the South Florida Hospital and around in, and oftentimes leads the country to accept the “My fessor of Higher Education for a unified mission of engage- Healthcare Association, said, “Trying to bedsores. Brother’s Keeper Challenge,” and Educational Leadership and Pol- ment.” to convince legislators with economic “This is one bed I truly hate; it redouble their efforts to improve icy Analysis at the University of In the wake of the “My arguments has NOT persuaded the Wisconsin-Madison. “The com- Please see FUNDS/3A high school graduation rates and Please see FRATERNITY/3A Please see OBAMACARE/3A

Index Follow The To subscribe: 919-688-9408 or Tribune on Editorial 4A Sports 1B Email: [email protected] Focus 6A Classifieds 4B Arts & Life 5B Religion 6B © 2015 The Triangle Tribune 2A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, April 26, 2015 Autism group creates City seeks input on new ‘circle’Continued from page for 1A young girls know exactly where she’s future Durham police coming from. No matter how much I try, even though I’m a female just like she is, I won’t Continued from page 1A much glass on the current resulting in closed sidewalks really fully understand from headquartersbuilding, and he also wants to and blocked off streets, creat- early as 2016 with the com- her shoes and perspective,” make sure that residents are ing traffic for pedestrians and pletion in late 2017. Busi- Dudley said. given job opportunities on the drivers alike. A new project of nesses on Main Street are Funded through small project. this magnitude would exacer- projected to stay open until grants, girls enjoy monthly Community activist Victoria bate the current situation if the end of Dec. 2015. activities like pottery making, Peterson said she and other not handled appropriately, The new Durham Police swimming lessons, hiking supporters have been going the concerned gentleman Headquarters Complex is nec- and gymnastics. Monthly to the city council for years, said. essary because the current events are listed on the web- telling them that crime is big “This project is going to headquarters on Chapel Hill site and only an RSVP is re- business. She said she wished take some time. Over the Street no longer meet the quired. There are no the money used to purchase spring/summer ,we will be needs of the department or membership dues. the land for the headquarters progressively developing the the Durham Emergency Com- Emani Oliver, a volunteer was used to develop commu- design, working back and PHOTO COURTESY OF MYCIRCLEOFGIRLS.COM munication Center. with MyCoG, first connected nity programs to help citi- forth with the police depart- The site will sit on major with Trinity and Dudley The girls take dance lessons at a recent gathering. zens. ment, 911, our construction bus lines, future rail transit through a program at Mered- “We’re talking about build- manager Lend Lease, and the for her because she wasn’t can community. She said lines, and off the highway. ith College. She said she ing a $62 million police sta- city,” said Julie McLaurin, getting it at school.” there is oftentimes a lot of The public input meeting learned how to work with chil- tion. Yes, the police project manager with design Michelle Haskin, mother of stigma associated with per- discussed the project dren with autism and grew department probably does team O’Brien Atkins Associ- 5-year-old Talia, said her ceived differences. overview, program, budget close to the cause. need a new police station, but ates. “By the end of the sum- daughter was diagnosed “I think not talking about it and schedule, site and con- “I have a cousin who has why can’t we use some of the mer, we will move into when she was 2-1/2 years old. hinders our ability to grow text, design considerations, autism as well. He’s very low dollars in this community to construction documentation, Haskin noticed that while and develop, particularly with and gave time for open con- functioning, so I wanted to stop building courthouses, to preparing final detailed draw- Talia’s understanding of autism because it’s so un- versation. It discussed topics know how to help him, how to stop building police stations ings.” words was good, her expres- known. People say, ‘Oh, well, such as the impact on Main interact with him, (how) to and really deal with the prob- O’Brien Atkins Associates sive language was lagging. they’re just different.’ Not ad- Street, pedestrian experience, just get on his level,” she said. lem,” she said. will design the future head- She said she was completely dressing it puts us at a real the site and neighborhood, “Each kid is different; each kid Another resident voiced his quarters, and Lend Lease Con- stunned by her daughter’s deficit,” she said. “A lot of landscape, future retail and you have to connect with concerns about pedestrian- struction is the construction eventual autistic diagnosis as times our African-American development, connectivity to them in some way. Some kids ism. He said the pedestrian manager at risk. she thought it was a simple children are diagnosed less downtown, architectural ex- love Disney. Some kids love connection between the The public comment period speech delay. frequently, putting them in a pression and design, security sports. (I learned) how to be Golden Belt and downtown ends on May 1. Residents She agrees with Dudley and difficult position as they grow of the facility, parking, and calm, how to be patient, and did not happen as well as the wishing to give input can con- said that friendships with older. I want to do a better job more. just know how to be helpful city had hoped. He said this tact senior construction proj- other girls are formative, both at educating other African- One citizen said he hopes and kind.” new project will just bring ect manager Trish Creta at inside and outside of the American families that have that the builder of the new Dudley said she wants the more walkers and traffic. 560-4197, ext. 21258, or via autistic community. children with autism on how project knows that “taxpayers girls to understand what the The revitalization of down- email at “It’s been great. I think the it’s OK to talk about it, and still have to pay” whether circle is about. town has generated signifi- [email protected]. great thing about My Circle of we’re out here.” buildings are constructed well “When I was growing up, my cant construction as of late, Girls (is) it’s cultivating this fa- Later this summer, upon the or not. He said there’s too relationships with other girls, miliarity with girls their age. (hopeful) launch of MyCoG’s now women, was so impor- When they’re (young), these 501(c) 3 nonprofit status, it Do you owe more than $10,000 to the IRS tant to my social develop- children don’t know they will launch its Girl 100 ment. My girlfriends have have autism. I think what’s fundraising initiative. 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COURTESY OF RODRIGO DORFMAN Ann Atwater smiles despite laying in her small bed. She’ll receive a bigger one soon. Blacks missing out on Funds raised to help local ObamacareContinued from page 1A addresses savings (49.3 percent) and which services were covered only 47.7 percent had Internet under their health plans and supposedly ‘business-ori- to help Atwater so she could neighbor can drive her ented' chambers-of-com- at home, below the national which services they would iconContinued from with page 1A medical needs average, compared to 64.8 pay for out-of-pocket. makes too much noise and “come back and finish the last around to doctor visits. Since merce-backed legislators chapter of her life the same her glory days, Atwater has about Medicaid expansion. percent of whites who had The report offered a num- it’s too small. If I turn to the email addresses and 77.5 per- ber of recommendations, in- left, I’m up on the rail and I way she fought and struggled lost over 100 pounds and the Their objection is clearly ide- her whole life: standing on funds also will be used to tai- ological, not practical.” cent with Internet at home. cluding expanding Medicaid can’t turn over,” Atwater said Antron McKay-West of Up- in the 22 states that refused in a YouTube video. “I have to her feet, among her people.” lor some of her dresses. Most states – 28 and Wash- “If I could get up, I could go After the monies were suc- ington, D.C. – have expanded grade Mississippi, a youth de- federal funding; ensuring that stay in the middle. I need a velopment and community all health plans cover yearly wider bed, and it would help back to the community and cessfully raised, Dorfman de- Medicaid, and blacks ac- do follow-up on some of the scribed Atwater as elated. She counted for 16.7 percent of group, said that it's so rural, checkups, immunizations me to be able to not be broke most people can't imagine life and screenings at no addi- out so much. It takes awhile things that God gave me the expressed her deepest grati- the marketplace enrollees and gift to reach out and touch,” tude via a YouTube message: whites made up 62.9 percent. there. tional cost, and measuring re- to get healed up and it hurts. “Most people don't have In- sults by collecting data on I can’t sit down, I can’t lay Atwater said. “I feel there are “Thank every one of you The second enrollment period still some things that I haven’t that helped me get this bed,” just ended in February 2015, ternet. If they do, it is very race, ethnicity, primary lan- down. I’m crying all the time.” slow; it's not the technology guage, gender, disability and One hundred and twenty- done that I need to please she said. “You don’t know and 11.4 million Americans Him with, and I want to go how good it makes me feel. I signed up for private health most are used to," McKay- sexual orientation. The report nine people contributed a col- West, who grew up in the Mis- also recommended expand- lective $6,000 (the goal was back out there and do that.” am 220 pounds, and I lost a insurance coverage through “She is moving towards re- lot of weight. God will bless marketplace exchanges. sissippi Delta, said in the AJS ing school-based health clin- $3,000) in just 18 days via the report. "During enrollment, ics in underserved fundraising site habilitation,” Dorfman added. every one of ya’ll over and But cost technology and lan- “She had a long list of things above for helping me out.” guage access created barriers some people were told to just communities. indiegogo.com to help Atwa- go to the library and use the LeeAnn Hall, the executive ter get a new bed. she needed to get, but she Atwater plans to personally that made it more difficult for just didn’t have the discre- call every donor to say thank some to register, especially Internet. In the neighborhood director of AJS, said, "We will Rodrigo Dorfman, who met where I grew up, the library is continue to fight to see that Atwater while filming the tionary funds for it.” you. If you donated to her poor minorities. In addition to the purchase cause and would like to pro- According to the report, less 15 miles away.” disparities are addressed and Durham Civil Rights History More than 40 percent of that these recommendations Mural documentary, ran the of a new bed, the surplus vide your phone number, than half of the African-Amer- money will be used to get At- email Dorfman at ro- ican respondents had email black enrollees and over half are put in place.” fundraising campaign and of white enrollees didn't know said the community needed water’s car repaired so her [email protected]. Fraternity strategies to help black malesContinued from page succeed1A Compassion. Brother’s Keeper” initiative, there has been a flurry of new ini- tiatives focused specifically on young minority men. In Febru- To some, it’s just a word. To us, it’s who we are, what we do and how we do it. ary, Dr. Shaun Harper, a professor in the Graduate School of Education and founder of the Center for the Study of Race and Inside every heart patient there’s a person. Someone who Equity in Education at the University of Pennsylvania, signed on to co-direct a new three-year initiative called RISE (Research, needs cardiovascular care that’s as compassionate as it Integration, Strategy and Evaluation). is cutting edge. As focused on patients and their families Harper said the initiative is committed to better understand- as it is on performance and outcomes. As trusted as it is ing the long-term strategies that lead to better outcomes for technologically advanced. As committed to caring for minority boys and men in four key areas: education, health, criminal justice, and economic opportunity and workforce de- the whole person as it is to caring for your heart. If that velopment. someone happens to be you, your heart’s in the right Over the years, the Boulé, whose membership has included place. See how it feels at hearts.wakemed.org. prominent blacks like W.E.B Du Bois and Martin Luther King Jr., has been accused of being elitist and not out front on social issues that impact the masses of African-Americans. “I think there’s a bit of misunderstanding about how the Boulé operates,” Jackson said. “Many of our members already serve in leadership positions within other organizations. There is very little going on that we are not involved in. I may not be acting primarily as a Boulé member, but in my role as a university professor, I’m there, representing all of those capacities.” Vincent, who served as the first chair of the commission, said the Boulé is well positioned to “influence and help to move the agenda” when it comes to the plight of black males. “What is very clear is me is that there is a strong commitment among our members to do this work and that’s what is so exciting and gratifying,” he said. “People understand that, if the Boulé does not do it, who will?” Redistrict lawsuit sentContinued from back page 1A toprotect NCthe state from legal redrawing of the map had the claims under the federal Vot- effect of benefiting Republi- ing Rights Act. cans elsewhere in the state. The case is Dickson v. Republicans said the districts Rucho, 14-839. Exceptional people. Exceptional care. For every heart. were lawful and designed to The Triangle Tribune 4A OPINIONS/ Sunday, April 25, 2015 The Supreme Court got it wrong in Shelby When the Supreme Court Rights Support Chief Justice nents or opponents have Thomas. gutted a key provision of the Roberts' Opinion in Shelby systematically examined the As usual, Thomas asked no 1965 Voting Rights Act nearly County?” evidence on the entire pat- questions during the pro- two years ago in Shelby By a vote of 5-4, the tern of proven voting rights ceedings. In his concurring County v. Supreme Court struck down violations over time and opinion, he stated, “I join the H o l d e r , as unconstitutional Section 4 space.” Court's opinion in full but 115 Market Street, Suite 360G many of us of the law that requires cer- Kenan examined the issue write separately to explain that I would find Section 5 of Durham, NC 27701 suspected tain jurisdictions with a by compiling what he called that Chief proven history of racial dis- the largest such database in the Voting Rights Act uncon- Justice John crimination to pre-clear any existence, including numer- stitutional as well.” That comes as no surprise. Gerald O. Johnson Roberts in changes in their elections – ous maps to make his point. such as redistricting, annexa- “Congress in 2006 was not But what did come as a sur- PUBLISHER particular was distort- tions and switching to at- presented with maps or prise, as I have written here, large elections – with either other documents that laid was that the National Black Bonitta Best ing the severity of the Justice Department or out the pattern of proven Chamber of Commerce (not MANAGING EDITOR GEORGE E. voting viola- the federal District Court in voting rights infractions so to be confused with the U.S. CURRY tions in juris- Washington, D.C. starkly, but it received plenti-Black Chambers, Inc.), estab- dictions cov- Despite renewals of the ful evidence in the form of lished by Harry C. Alford and ered by the Voting Rights Act by lists and discussions of caseshis wife, Kay, filed a brief in act. As a popular GEICO com- Congress in 1970, 1975, that showed that the prob- support of Shelby County mercial says, now we know. 1982 and a 25-year extension lems were still overwhelm- mirroring the objections raised by Roberts. Preparing for We now know because of in 2006, Roberts contended ingly concentrated in the In its shameful friend-of- extensive research conducted that the preclearance provi- South and that discrimina- by William R. Kenan Jr., a pro- sion was no longer needed. tion continued to be wide- the court brief, it claimed, fessor at the California However, as Kenan points spread,” he wrote. “Section 5 is no longer neces- 20th anniversary Roberts was joined by the sary to combat widespread Institute of Technology, out in his research, “Neither titled, “Do the Facts of Voting the Chief Justice nor any court's conservative majori- and persistent discrimina- scholars or civil rights propo- ty, including Clarence tion in voting and now, per- of men’s march versely serves as an impedi- On Oct. 16, we will commemorate the 20th ment to racial neutrality in anniversary of the Million Man March. In the subse- voting and to the empower- quent two decades, black Americans have experi- ment of state and local offi- enced great triumphs, tragedies and tribulations. cials who represent minority This anniversary of the March will have a special constituencies.” meaning and significance for black America, and all The research undercuts who continue to thirst and struggle for freedom, jus- the premise advanced by tice and equality. John Roberts and Harry Preparing for this milestone will require not only Alford's group and notes the reflections of the triumphs of that great day of suc- role courts play in undermin- cessful mass mobilization, but also that we assess ing access to the ballot box. where we are today and where we should be in the Professor Kenan wrote, future to progress and advance our cause. “…by rendering decisions Of course, there are today millions of younger that make it easier or harder black Americans who are under the age of 20, and to bring and win voting many of them may have heard or read about the rights cases or make objec- Million Man March. tions, the Supreme Court But most of our youth today are not really aware of can, in effect, manipulate the the pivotal life-changing impact of that day for the evidence of discrimination, more than 1.2 million black men that assembled res- which it can then use, in a olute in spiritual unity at the Million Man March on second stage, to justify a Oct. 16, 1995, in Washington, D.C. decision to further weaken There is an old African proverb that or strengthen the tools. It can says if you do not share your triumphs create the reality that it sub- and achievements with the youth of the sequently reacts to. The village, then the future of the village's Rehnquist and Roberts progress will be put in greater jeopardy. Courts have done exactly Likewise, there should be a concerted that.” effort to inform our youth about how the Million Man March had a positive change effect on the men and their fam- BENJAMIN ilies who participated in the largest sin- F. CHAVIS gle gathering of blacks in the history of America. R J . Confounding the legions of critics, ThankKaylyn Sigman is God a high affordable for placepeanut to stay. poverty butter among families and that Republican jelly budget blue- there was no violence, no drunkenness, school senior with big plans. Kaylyn's mother says when benefit from it. The extra prints in the House and no drugs, no physical fights and no acts of self- A star soccer player from a they lost their resources it provides lifted 2.1 Senate are proposing. destruction and degradation at any point during that poor rural Appalachian Ohio Supplemental Nutrition million children out of poverty Worse, the House budget day. Instead, what was displayed during that event- community who loves calcu- Assistance Program (SNAP, in 2013. It's the second most plan would block grant SNAP ful day was an unprecedented example of black lus and creative writing, she's or food stamps) benefits effective program for rescuing and cut its funding by $125 brotherhood, camaraderie, solidarity, and commit- college bound this fall and last year, their family never families from poverty and the billion — more than a third ment to improve the quality of life of the black fam- dreams of becoming a middle would have survived the most effective program for res- — from 2021-25. The Senate ily and the black diaspora. school special education toughest times without PB cuing families from deep pover- budget doesn't provide When the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan teacher. and J Day, held once a week ty. SNAP doesn't just keep a enough detail to tell exactly issued the call for the Million Man March, I believed Kaylyn has during the summer months child from going to school or how SNAP would fare, but it that it was not only possible to achieve the goal of overcome a lot at the children's school bed hungry, but has long-last- cuts non-health entitlement getting more than a million black men of all ages and to arrive where through the local county ing effects. Research shows chil- programs serving low- and backgrounds to assemble and stand together, but she is today. Children's Services Agency. dren with access to food stamps moderate-income people — also I knew that it would have the potential to change Her parents' They'd come home with are less likely to experience which includes SNAP — 24 the mindset, consciousness and behavior of millions relationship enough bread, peanut but- stunted growth, heart disease, percent. of our brothers. was rocky ter and jelly so each family and obesity by age 19, and are SNAP benefits now average We must remember that prior to Oct. 1995, the U.S. throughout her member could have one nearly 20 percent more likely to less than $1.40 a person a Centers for Disease Control had declared that young Marian childhood, and sandwich for three meals a complete high school. meal, and as critical as they black males had become an endangered species Edelman they finally day until the next pickup. And SNAP's positive effects are, they're not enough for because of the escalating rate of fratricide and homi- divorced when Kaylyn is one of five extend beyond individual chil- many low-income families cide among young black males. On the day of the she was 10, leaving Kaylyn's inspiring high school sen- dren and families to entire com- like Kaylyn's. In 2013, 54 per- Million Man March, the black-on-black crime rate mother alone to raise her, her iors the Children's Defense munities. During a recession, cent of families receiving went down to its lowest rate since crime statistics younger sister, and two Fund-Ohio is honoring this the impact of SNAP's economic SNAP were still food inse- have been recorded. younger brothers who were month with a Beat the growth is estimated to be from cure, and overall 1 in 9 chil- The Million Man March also caused a significant adopted. Her mother, who Odds® award and college $1.73 to $1.79 for every dollar dren in our nation didn't decrease in black high school dropout rates immedi- suffers from seizures, scholarship. But millions of of benefits provided. In short, have enough to eat. ately during the first year after the march. There was worked as a labor and deliv- other children continue to SNAP works. It's critical that During the recession, an increase in black voter registration by more than ery nurse but is now on dis- go hungry every day in our SNAP be improved and expand- Congress recognized that 1.5 million after the march. ability. Both brothers have wealthy nation. Some aren't ed, not cut as proposed under SNAP benefits were too low According to the National Association of Black special mental health needs even lucky enough to be the House and Senate for many and increased the Social Workers, there was a significant increase in and Kaylyn, a bright student able to count on peanut Republican proposed budgets. value of the maximum bene- the adoption of black orphaned children by the thou- who skipped second grade butter sandwiches to get Although we know cuts to fit 13.6 percent. The impact sands across the nation in the aftermath of the and was reading at the ninth them through. What do SNAP would mean millions of was powerful: 831,000 chil- March. grade level in third grade, has those hungry families do? children might lose benefits and dren were kept out of pover- There are countless of antidotal stories in every ADHD, all leading to an ongo- SNAP helps feed 21 mil- be more likely to go hungry and ty in 2010 as a result of the state about how the March reunited tens of thou- ing pile of medical appoint- lion children — more than suffer the long-term negative change. But Congress ended sands of families with many of the men who partic- ments and bills. one in four children in our impacts of hunger, and despite that increase in November ipated in the Day of Atonement that took stronger After her father left, nation. SNAP prevents chil- the fact that every major bipar- 2013. Further slashing SNAP acts of personal responsibility to provide for their Kaylyn's family struggled in dren and families from tisan budget commission has benefits now will cause even families and children. poverty, moving seven times going hungry, improves said that SNAP should not be more children to go hungry. Now it is 20 years later, and we should be prepar- in four years trying to find an overall health, and reduces cut, that's just what current ing to celebrate the progress that has been made and to focus on those areas where we are experiencing a recurring hopelessness and self-destruction. The OUR VOICES March showed beyond the shadow of any doubt that we do have the capacity to change for the better. If we can do it on one day, we should be able to do it every day, every week and month, and every year. There will certainly be much more written and AThe reminder last few weeks have ofit merelythe procedural rigged and notredistrictingthe Democrats rigged itgamemajority of the House or hopefully done to prepare for the much needed made clear again what gov- unexpected, and restated when they were in the major- Senate never even coming “revival” of the spirit and substance of the Million ernment reform advocates their tiresome talking point ity. up for a vote, but that’s a real Man March going forward. have said for almost 30 years that the districts were “fair And a significant number threat this year as political The future of the oppressed is not in the hands of in North Carolina. Politicians and legal.” of lawmakers from both par- forces outside the state don’t the oppressor. Our future is in our own capable should not be allowed to The U.S. Supreme Court ties want to change that, to seem too thrilled about giv- hands if we would all work together more effective- choose their voters, to draw will decide on the legality of turn redistricting over to an ing power back to the voters. ly. their own districts for elec- the plans, and Monday’s rul- independent process that The U.S. Supreme Court’s By God's grace and love, may we all find the tion to anything: ing raises serious questions creates districts that make ruling throwing the legisla- courage to work together anew to raise the con- Congress, the about them. The fairness sense to the voters instead of tive and congressional dis- sciousness of men, women and youth about our G e n e r a l claim is absurd on its face. being designed to protect tricts into question comes as mutual responsibilities to be thy brothers and sisters Assembly or city No one disputes that North politicians. the General Assembly moves keepers beyond just at an anniversary moment. council. Carolina is evenly divided One House bill to do that to redraw districts in local On Monday the politically. A few percentage has 63 sponsors this year. elections in Wake County, Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. was national director of the U.S. Supreme points decide every major That’s a majority of the Greensboro, and other areas Million Man March Organizing Committee. Chris Court threw out a statewide election, from the House. A similar plan passed of the state. Fitzsimo ruling by the 2014 U.S. Senate race to the House in 2011 with 88 The justifications are dif- n North Carolina recent presidential contests. votes, but the Senate never ferent in each case, but the Supreme Court But thanks to the gerry- considered it. real reason is the same in that the legislative and con- mandered maps, This year’s House bill has every one. Too many gressional districts drawn by Republicans hold a superma- yet to have a hearing, an omi- Democrats are winning, and the Republican-controlled jority in the state House and nous sign as the crossover the Republicans don’t like it. legislature in 2011 were con- Senate, and control 10 of the deadlines looms next week. Nothing fair about that, and stitutional and ordered the state’s 13 congressional Bills that have not passed the local redistricting plans Send comments and questions to: state court to determine if the seats. That’s far greater thanone chamber by the deadline may not be legal either, as The Triangle Tribune plans relied too much on race their support in the elec- are technically dead for the several of them will also by packing minority voters torate even after a strong remainder of the two-year wind up in the courts. 115 Market, Suite 360G into districts to maximize the election for Republicans last legislative session, though Take the power to draw Durham, NC 27701 number of Republicans elect- fall. they can be resurrected with districts out of the hands of (919) 688-9408 ed. Legislative leaders, despite some parliamentary maneu- politicians who have a self- Republican legislative lead- their disingenuous talking vering. interest and partisan motive (919) 688-2740 - fax ers and their supporters points, know they have It’s hard to imagine a bill in what the districts look [email protected] brushed off the news, calling rigged the game —just like that is co-sponsored by a like.

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Obama, lawmakers join fight against payday Send your business news to [email protected]. andBy Charlene car Crowell titleof proposed high-costregulation. they limit a installment borrower to no deceptive mortgage loansand con- NNPA “Extending credit to people more than six short-term sumer lending, often under in a way that sets them up to loans or a total of 90 days of the guise of ‘easy access to In the aftermath of a let- fail and ensnares consider- indebtedness in a given year. credit’ – with the most devas- ter signed by 500 con- able numbers of them in Other alternatives to deter- tating consequences result- sumer advocates from all extended debt traps is simply mining ability-to-repay ing from the abusive mort- 50 states, an unprecedent- not responsible lending,” he would apply to longer-term gage lending practices that ed push for reining in abu- said. “It harms rather than loans. led to the 2008 financial cri- sive small-dollar, high- helps consumers. It has Consumer advocates main- sis and Great Recession,” cost loans has engaged the deserved our close attention, tain that payday lenders have Henderson said. “At the White House and Capitol and now it leads to a call for proven to be adept at exploit- same time, we are concerned Hill. When an increasing action.” ing loopholes, and, as a about the impact of any kind number of Americans are The CFPB’s detailed fact result, borrowers deserve of safe harbor provision that striving to keep their sheet identifies all covered both prevention and protec- could continue to expose financial houses in order, loans. tion measures. Advocates are some borrowers to pro- eliminating predatory The Bureau’s proposal calling for loopholes to be longed and expensive cycles lending is making news. endorses a strong ability to closed before the rule is final- of debt. We are especially If advocates prevail, a repay principle. When ized. concerned about the impact range of consumer loans lenders assess ability to For two panel members at any loopholes could have in like payday and car title, repay, they would be expect- the hearing, the CFPB’s pro- states which already outlaw high-cost installment ed to determine if the bor- posals were a cause for high-cost payday lending, STOCK PHOTO loans, deposit advance rower can repay without encouragement as well as because they could create an products and open-end defaulting or re-borrowing. concern. artificially high nationwide "As Americans, we believe lines of credit all will be Lenders would begin verify- For Wade Henderson, pres- ‘floor’ that the industry could there's nothing wrong with affected. The benefit for ing consumer income and ident and CEO of the exploit to weaken existing making a profit," President consumers will be an exit major financial obligations as Leadership Conference on state protections.” Obama said. "But if you're from the turnstiles of debt part of determining the abili- Civil and Human Rights, the Mike Calhoun, president of making that profit by trap- that rob borrowers’ earn- ty to cover their basic living ability to obtain and preserve the Center for Responsible ping hard-working ings. expenses and the loan. There economic security is an Lending, agreed with Americans in a vicious cycle One major development would also be heightened essential civil and human Henderson. of debt, then you need to find was the announcement of protections for any loan right of all Americans. It also “This proposal’s ‘safe har- a new way of doing busi- a long-awaited draft pro- made within 60 days of a pre- has been a nagging concern bor’ provision is an invitation ness." posal from the Consumer vious one. for its disproportionate to evasion. If adopted in the Financial Protection A troubling aspect of the impact on minority commu- final rule, it will undermine Charlene Crowell is a com- Bureau. At a public field proposal, though, is that it nities. an ability to repay provision munications manager with hearing held in Richmond, would offer an alternative to “They have gone from that gives consumers the the Center for Responsible Virginia, on March 26, determining a consumer’s experiencing redlining and best hope for the develop- Lending. She can be reached Director Richard Cordray ability to repay the loan. other forms of overt lending ment of a market that offers at Charlene.crowell@respon- explained the significance Lenders could ignore the discrimination to, in more access to fair and affordable siblelending.org. underwriting requirements if recent years, predatory and credit,” he said. ADOPT US! Destini, 12 WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM Joshua, 10 Shamyah, 7 The Triangle Shamyah is described as a happy, outgoing little girl who is full of ener- TRIBUNE gy and very talkative. She gets along well with others but craves one-on- SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 – PAGE 6A one attention. Shamyah loves to go to the beach and her favorite food is pizza. Though she does not participate in extracurricular activities currently, she would love to be involved in dance. Joshua is described as happy, Focus smart and eager to learn. He is well mannered and enjoys helping out in The his current foster home. Some of his favorite things are soccer, basketball, action figures and spaghetti. downward Joshua hopes to one day be a doctor. spiral of too Destini has a beautiful smile to go along with her friend- much relief ly personality. By Ijeoma M. Perkins, PA-C She loves to SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE spend time Can you remember the time with her siblings, go shopping, play you ate a whole pint of ice cream volleyball and sing. She hopes to be because of a bad breakup? Or able to participate in Chorus when she how about when you took way finds her adoptive home. Like her too many shots of vodka after a brother, she has aspirations of becom- rough day at work? Or when you ing a doctor when she grows up. decided to improperly take an All of the children are doing well in extra dose of prescription med- school and are on grade level. Joshua TIMOTHY WILLIAMS ication because it helped you recently made the A honor roll. relax. Shamyah especially enjoys reading, McDaniel Roberts leads a class in a stretching exercise. It may start out as every once while math is Destini’s favorite sub- in a while, then once a month, ject. then daily. How did it make you Overall, the children are in good feel? Does it help relieve your health. They receive therapy to assist stress? Yes, but momentarily. them in the upcoming transition to In continuation of National their adoptive home. It is reported Workshop teaches Stress Awareness Month, the that the children are a joy to be main focus is to be aware of your around. stressors. Second, focus on posi- These siblings are truly bonded tive coping mechanisms. and desire to be adopted together. Today, we put emphasis on They will be most successful in a two- dance and healthy self-coping mechanisms with parent home where the family is lov- negative outcomes and recognize ing, patient and able to provide one- what we overindulge is due to on-one attention. stress. These affairs of overindul- If you are interested in adopting livingBy Timothy Williams forfor all.’” DurhamitesCouncil was located at gence become daily unhealthy Northgate mall. It had Chuck them or other children in foster care, THE DURHAM VOICE Davis said he started the habits. Eating disorders, alcohol call 1-877-NCKIDS-1. program and turned it over Davis’ name on it, and I was and drug abuse are detrimental DURHAM – Living healthy, to Roberts, who was born excited. I went to audition for your overall health. eating right and checking and raised in Northeast and got the role. From that Eating disorders include your blood pressure is the Central Durham, point on dance ain’t never anorexia, bulimia and binge eat- SCHOOL NEWS focus of high-energy dance “McDaniel has the inner stopped for me.” ing disorder. The most prevalent classes every week at W.D. strength and personality to He said overcoming of the three are binge eating dis- Hill Recreation Center. The reach out and keep this obstacles in the dance com- order. BED is described as eating classes are part of a free going,” Davis said. “He loves munity is extremely hard. large amounts of food in a workshop organized by the to teach. He is perfect for this “My hardest challenge in defined amount of time. These African-American Dance position.” the dance industry is captur- episodes can occur once a week Ensemble every Wednesday Roberts said he has want- ing roles within a company,” for months. evening. ed to be a dancer since he he said. “That comes from Usually BED is associated with The workshop offers free was 5 years old because he perseverance, integrity and psychosocial impairment, aka weight checks and blood used to watch ballerinas and having a stable mind.” stress. Sure, we indulge in an pressure monitoring, as well would tie a shoestring Student RáChel Fowler extra serving of food or eat the as breathing and stretching McGee and Jones around his ankle to imitate said she enjoys the class entire large pizza by ourselves, exercises. Then it’s time to ballerina slippers. Now he because it is “high energy.” but the problem lies when we rely get down to work with chore- DURHAM COUNTY dances with the African “It also gives you an on these means to cope. Food is ographer McDaniel Roberts. Neal Middle teachers Justus McGee American Dance Ensemble, opportunity to work at your the most abused resource, and After the workout, a nutri- and Ursela Jones recently were named and is the artistic director of own pace,” Fowler said. “In exercise is the most underutilized tionist shares tips about how N.C. State Kenan Fellows for 2015-16. The Harambee Collective. He our community, especially in tool. to develop healthy eating The program, through the Kenan has performed with many the African-American com- Not to mention the outcomes habits. Institute for Engineering, Technology companies, including the munity, we do have an issue of binge eating can result in disor- “I came up with the idea & Science, provides curriculum and N.C. Central University of obesity. A lot of people ders such as obesity, depression, of ‘Mzima,’ which is develop- leadership development opportuni- Dance Group, and has trav- don’t want to work out, but diabetes, heart disease and high ing the strength of the body, ties for K-12 teachers selected. eled abroad to perform. this is an opportunity where blood pressure. Although we can mind, soul and spirit,” said Kenan Fellows spend five weeks He remembers his first you can have fun and sneak find comfort in food during these Chuck Davis, the founder of during the summer interning in an audition in 1985. the workout in. And that’s hard times, retraining our minds the African- American Dance industry setting with the objective of “I saw this listing saying, how this class is different to find comfort in the positive Ensemble. “The word is from creating and implementing innovative ‘we need a dancer,’” Roberts from other classes.” coping techniques is beneficial. 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I’m a Thorpe visits tourney St. Aug’s little older but I can still run.” Blount, who was hired last week after five years at Divi- sweeps sion I Delaware State, inherits a team that went 3-7 last year under Steve Aycock and never CIAA challenged for the CIAA South title. Enter Blount, a former all- CIAA quarterback at Winston- track Salem State who coached the Rams for 16 seasons with a Shaw regain pair of conference championships and a 91-87-3 record – tennis titles the best in school history. By Bonitta Best “You just never know what [email protected] the world is going to bring Fayetteville State senior Bran- you,” he said. “It’s truly a good don Jobe was named the 2015 feeling to be back in the con- CIAA Golfer of the Year last ference and certainly happy weekend during the spring about the assignment at John- championships. son C. Smith. I’m looking for- Jobe totaled a 74.5, the low- ward to all the challenges est average in three conference ahead and trying to put this events. He also was named to program back to where it the all-tournament team. should be.” The Broncos will compete in Blount’s challenges are nu- the PGA National Minority Golf merous. There’s recruiting and Championships May 7-10. retaining players and coaches, installing schemes and spring WOMEN practices to conduct. Most im- N.C. Central portant, perhaps, is putting a The Eagles’ run for a tennis personal stamp on the pro- championship ended in a semi- gram, which has consistently Union Baptist Church Boy Scouts Troop 411 hosted its third annual golf tournament on April 11 at the Lake final loss to 10-time defending been middle of the pack to cel- Winds Golf Course. A total of 111 golfers participated in the tournament that included 18 boy scouts. Golf pro- champion South Carolina State. lar-dweller most seasons. fessional Jim Thorpe came out to support the event. He signed autographs and took pictures with the scouts. Senior Rebecca Wood was the Blount’s aspirations are much lone victor in the 4-1 loss. First- higher. Thorpe, who was in town visiting relatives in Roxboro, has retired from the PGA Senior Tour and lives in Florida. year coach Hans Olsen in- “This football team is going Oldest brother Chuck Thorpe joined him and played in the tournament. creased NCCU’s win total by to have a mindset that they can four victories from last season. win,” he said. “That’s my It’s ladies night on May 1 at mindset. I’m very competitive COLLEGE BASKETBALL the Durham Convention Cen- and think I can win. I was very ter. A runway fashion show and competitive as a player and al- auction fundraiser to benefit ways thought I was going to be the athletics department will be the best quarterback when I hosted by WRAL’s Michelle walked on the field when I Marsh and Debra Morgan. Call played and it’s going to carry 530-5170 for more informa- over to our team.” tion. Although recruiting was slow before Blount’s hiring, he in- Please see SWEEPS/2B sists JCSU will be able to sign players – preferably from the high school ranks – before fall drills open. MEAC MINUTES “From what I’m seeing, the guys who are here are doing a pretty decent job of continuing that process before I got here,” he said. “We still have a few Aggies dollars left to the side to finish it off. There are going to be some late guys that we’re win going to be able to get our hands on and we’re going to be very selective in that process bowling in taking people that not only can help the program on the field but are going to be a good citizen off the field.” titleBy Bonitta Best The top recruiting target is [email protected] quarterback, where four-year VUU starter Keahn Wallace and Left to right: Virginia Union Athletics Director Joe Taylor, new women’s coach AnnMarie Gilbert and Virginia backup Andrew Alexander are Union President Claude Jenkins. graduating. Redshirt freshman Allen King Calvert is the only quarterback on the roster. “We’ve already solidified two or three guys at that position; one that I’m familiar with and one that I’m currently looking Gilbert gets second at film on now,” Blount said N.C. A&T women’s bowling without offering specifics. team We’re probably going to try to bring another one into the fold In their first appearance in a national bowling champi- for security purposes. We’re By Bonitta Best coach Joanne McCallie, whom Chiante Wester and interim head going to find us a quarterback, chance atGilbert Virginia coached under at EMU be- coach Union Jasmine Young. onship, N.C. A&T women won [email protected] and one that can help us right fore taking over the head job, said, “I thank God for blessing me with the 2015 U.S. Bowling Congress AnnMarie Gilbert has yet to step away.” “AnnMarie has a tireless work ethic the knowledge and ability to coach Intercollegiate champions last onto the gymnasium floor, and al- The Golden Bulls have 50 and is dedicated to great values. again,” Gilbert said. “I believe you weekend in Wichita, Kanas. ready the hype has begun. players participating in spring She has the ability to teach young play the game the way you live The Aggies (74-37) defeated Jim Stapleton, a member of East- drills, which end on April 23. people life skills on an everyday your life.” Robert Morris 3-1. ern Michigan University’s Board of Their performance on the basis.” In her first season as head coach “Accomplishing this goal was Regents, where Gilbert was the practice field will go a long way Gilbert will begin to try to live up at EMU in 2010, Gilbert guided the huge,” head coach James head coach for five seasons, said if in determining next year’s ros- to those words after being named Eagles to the second-best turn- Williams said. “With all of the he had a daughter, Gilbert is the ter and recruiting focus. The Virginia Union’s women’s head around in the nation with 22 wins individual awards from this only coach he’d want her to play same goes for coaches from basketball coach at a Tuesday and a WNIT berth, after the team year, it is awesome that the for. Aycock’s staff, which is also press conference. recorded just eight wins the season team accomplished this be- Former EMU Athletics Director under scrutiny. Gilbert beat out four other final- prior. cause no one ever remembers Derrick Gragg, now at Tulsa, said “I have a chance to evaluate ists: VCU assistant coach Jill Dunn, The Eagles followed that up the the individual accomplish- he expects Gilbert to be the “next what’s here, I have a chance to Livingstone assistant Latasha Ship- next season with a school-record ments. But they remember the (Rutgers coach) Vivian Stringer.” evaluate the coaches who are man-Ganus, Virginia State assistant best team. We will forever be here and certainly we’re going And Duke women’s basketball Please see VUU/2B national champions.” to make some changes,” Teammates Rakia Jenkins, Blount said. “I can’t say exactly Kristin Shinn and MacKenzie where I’m going to go with COLLEGE FOOTBALL Robinson each threw a strike in those changes right now but the final game to seal the win. certainly I want to be able to “There were times when it see what I have in the young came down to the wire, but we men that are here.” persevered,” Robinson said. Although he hasn’t been on “The team picked each other the job long, Blount under- MackBy Bonitta Bestrearranges“We have shifted some football staff up when we needed it the stands the task ahead. Building [email protected] responsibilities in our most.” program in order to work JCSU into a consistent winner Coach Jerry Mack has retooled starts with performance on the more efficiently in our C o p p i n ’ s his coaching staff. day-to-day operations,” R i c h a r d s field. It also requires a healthy Granville Eastman has been pro- attitude that everything must Mack said. “The three role moves on moted to assistant head coach to changes will allow each Coppin State be earned from practice up to go along with his defensive coordi- game day. coach to specialize in a senior Ariel nator and safeties duties. certain area that will help Richards has “This is going to be a very Quarterbacks coach T.C. Taylor disciplined football team,” he our program be more de- Richards been awarded now will share the play-calling du- tailed in every aspect of an NCAA Ethnic said. “We’re going to be in foot- ties with Mack as co-offensive coor- ball games and we’re not going game planning.” NCCU Minority and Women's En- dinator. Mack led NCCU to a share of the hancement Postgraduate Schol- to lose games because we’re And offensive line coach Jason nale. undisciplined. We’re going to MEAC championship in his first The Eagles open the season on arship for Careers in Athletics. Onyebuagu also is the run game season after defeating archrival win games because we’re disci- coordinator. Sept. 5 against St. Augustine’s. plined.” N.C. A&T in the regular season fi- Please see BOWLING/2B Sunday, April 26, 2015 2B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune N.C. A&T women win first

nationalContinued from page 1B bowlingover the past four years. Ititle am Women’s Minority scholar- The three-time all-MEAC very excited and ready to ship will provide the oppor- volleyball player and four- begin my graduate studies tunity to educate myself time all-MEAC academic se- and jumpstart my career.” further in area of sports med- lection ended her career as The Eagles won a program icine. I will help to broaden the school’s leader in kills record 15 matches in 2014 the melting pot in physical (1,223) and points (1,392.5). and advanced to the MEAC therapy. According to my re- “Being awarded the NCAA championship match for the search, I noticed there are Ethnic Minority Program first time in school history. not many ethnic women Postgraduate Scholarship “I entered Coppin State working in this particular was a true blessing,” Richard knowing that I wanted to pur- field. I believe I can be an said. “I am forever grateful to sue a career in sports medi- asset and role model that will Coppin State for their end- cine,” Richard said in her inspire other young women less support and wisdom scholarship essay. “The to pursue a career in physical therapy.”

St.Continued Aug’s from page 1B sweepsregular-sea- CIAA track St. Augustine’s son singles George Williams’ golden record, in- touch is still golden. The Fal- cluding 4-1 in Raleigh Revolt outlasts cons won their 14th CIAA the confer- women’s track title in school ence. NCCU history, outdistancing sec- advanced to the tourney ond-place Winston-Salem By James Taylor command. tled into their style of play. State. semifinals be- Cary Invasion in TRBL fore also los- SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE Both teams were equally All-stars Paul “Tay” Wright Fanta Fofana was named paired, but it was Raleigh's and Cory Evans led the team ing to CARY – The Raleigh Revolt track most valuable player. quickness on offensive re- in scoring with 26 and 23 Bethune 4-2. traveled to the Cary Invasion Tia-Adana Belle won the 400- St. Aug’s women returned to top form bounds and its field goal points, respectively, with In track, the for a rematch of a game meter hurdles, and the shooting that proved the dif- Evans making five 3-point- 1965 880- Hutchinson was named track played earlier in the year. women also won the 4x100- ference. ers. Point guard Mike Smith yard relay team of Robert MVP after winning the 1500 But this time it was the vis- and 4x400-meter relays. Jared Grady was the Re- contributed 14-points and Johnson, Terrell Amos, meters and 800 meters. itors who were victorious, as In baseball, senior Hannah volt's biggest threat, leading Rodney Callwood brought in Edwin Roberts and Norm Teammates’ David Shaw the Revolt gave Cary just its Stutts pitched a no-hitter in all scorers with 25 points. 10-points. Tate will be inducted onto took the triple jump, Omar second loss of the season, Game 1 of a doubleheader Other Raleigh contributors Both teams play their last the Penn Relays Carnival Wall Johnson the 400-meter dash 104-97. against rival Shaw for a 5-0 included Brandon Hickson, regular season game at of Fame during the Penn Re- and Burkheart Ellis Jr. the Both teams seemed equally Falcons win. St. Aug’s made Daniel Jackson and Freddie home, with the Revolt (7-5) lays this week. The foursome 200 meters. The men also frustrated with the way the it a doubleheader sweep Little, all former Invasion hosting the High Point Heat set a Penn Relays record of won the 4x400-meter relay. ball was falling throughout when Meranda Zanni pitched players, combining to add 45 (1-8), and the Invasion (11-2) 1:24.4. the contest. her third straight shutout for points to the Revolt's score. welcoming the Stealth (0-1) In baseball, the Eagles split Shaw The lead seesawed until the a 6-0 victory. The Invasion was out of to Herb Young Community with Savannah State to re- Not to be outdone by their final minutes of the game sync and could never get set- Center. Shaw main a half-game out of first female cohorts, the Bears when the Revolt finally took The Bears returned to the place behind Bethune. NCCU fought off Chowan in the top of the CIAA tennis world travels to Florida A&M this final match to win the tennis with a 5-3 win over Chowan weekend as the regular sea- title 5-4. With the match tied, in the tennis championship. Shaw (18-2) earned an auto- matic bid to the NCAA Divi- Gilbert gets a second sion II Tournament.

MEN N.C. Central chanceContinued from page 1B atversation,” Virginia she said. “I’m not with Unionthem, but we need to be The Eagles took two of the a perfect person. I’m really, 24 wins and a second berth unified as a team.” top honors in MEAC men’s what you see is what you Gilbert played for two sea- tennis last week. Senior in the WNIT. get.” In her final year, Gilbert sons (1986-88) at Ohio Uni- Daniel Gerasimov was Gilbert said one of her first versity, gaining named player of the year, guided EMU to the Mid-Amer- goals is the bridge any gaps ican Conference Tournament All-Mid-American Conference while freshman Kert with alumni and the commu- honors in 1988. She trans- Kilumets was voted rookie championship, with star nity that may have been bro- player Tavelyn James receiv- ferred to Division III Oberlin of the year. Both also made ken and no one knows why for her junior and senior sea- the all-conference first Shaw women’s tennis ing the Francis Pomeroy Nai- they were broken. smith Award, sons and led the nation in team squad. She said she is all about scoring as a junior (31.1 Gerasimov won 17 consec- Gilbert spent three seasons building relationships. son winds down. Bach Tran prevailed in three points per game) and was the utive singles matches after (2003-06) as an assistant on “There has been a lot of sets (6-4, 1-6, 6-1) over Tris- nation's second-leading losing his first match of the the Michigan State coaching success between both St. Augustine’s tan Martin to lead Shaw to scorer as a senior (31.3 ppg). season. His 17 wins are a Di- staff under McCallie. She was (women’s and men’s) pro- The Falcons won their 18th victory. She is still the Oberlin vision I record for the Eagles. the recruiting coordinator grams, but it seems like straight track championship Shaw (9-7) also advances to record-holder for points in a Kilumets posted an 11-6 and worked with the guards. we’ve got to get back and last weekend. Immanuel the DII tourney. Despite her successful season (778, 1989-90) and bring the past successes field goals in a game (28). three years, Gilbert resigned back to the present,” she from EMU after NCAA viola- She is married to VUU alum said. “I want to reconnect Jonathan Walker, and they tions. with alumni and build rela- She doesn’t hide from her have three children. SPORTS SHORTS tionships with the commu- A press conference for the past. nity and with my players. I DURHAM www.dblnba.com. 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OPEN HOUSES anthem of The city will hold two Africa open houses to discuss the implementation of the Moore Square Master Plan at 215 S. hope for and the Wolf St.: • April 29, 2-4 p.m. and April 30, 6-8 p.m. returnGreener on the Other Side BLACK FAMILY victims By Lionel Ntasano Strengthening the COURTESY OF MARCUS COX Authoright Publishing, $18.99 Black Family annual By Carolina Hudson conference is May 2, 8 The Durham VOICE Marcus Cox said he wants his music to be a PN a.m. to 2 p.m. at Martin response to violence and to be a voice for DURHAM – Drugs, crime and murder. Street Baptist Church, those who don’t have one. African teenager Nickolas 1001 E. Martin St. Call It’s a familiar narrative to Durham musician returns home from school one 856-5271. Marcus Cox, as he’s watched drugs and crime tear He said he hopes people will turn to the music day to find his family slaugh- communities apart. But it’s also a story that during trials and tribulations and know they tered. Shell-shocked, Nickolas FUNDRAISER inspired some of his latest work. aren’t alone, that someone cares about them. escapes war-torn Wheels for Hope will Several years ago, after hearing about the mur- “I’m hoping that they’ll turn to it for comfort,” host its annual charity Burundi and flees der of twins in Richmond County, Cox began to he said. “Together, we can really help people.” to Manhattan, but golf event and car give- Durham resident James Smith said he thinks away May 4, noon, at write songs in response to the tragedy. the bustling, super- Wildwood Country “Personally, I can’t help but feel it,” he said. music is one of the best ways to speak to people ficial city has no Club. Call (919) 832- “We’re all brothers and sisters.” and project a more positive message. He said patience for the dis- 1941. Although Cox didn’t realize it at the time, this crime is a problem in the community, but Cox’s placed young music would be the start of the Closed Eyes hip-hop song has the ability to reach out to the refugee. CARY Project. The project draws on material he’s writ- youth in the area as well as other age groups Uprooted and FESTIVAL ten over eight years and strives to offer a more depending on the presentation of the music. Cary Music & Arts determined, Nickolas begins a positive outlet for residents in the face of trouble. “Music would be a real good avenue,” Smith new life studying psychology Festival is April 26, 4-9 It features three versions of the song “Closed said. p.m. at Koka Booth and theology. While at college, Amphitheatre. Eyes” — a hip-hop version, a “soul survivor” ver- Scott, a Durham minister and activist who cred- he meets Levy, a narcissistic sion and a “make your own remix” version. its the song with comforting him after his grand- law student that Nickolas fol- NIGHT OUT The “soul survivor” version features a spoken mother’s death, said he wants to use the music to lows to Paris where they join The annual Cary word artist on the track and is meant to appeal to address the root problems of violence, including Levy’s brother, angry artist Night Out is May 1, 5-8 those who aren’t as familiar with rap music, while poverty and white supremacy, no matter how Stan. p.m. in downtown. the “make your own remix” version allows uncomfortable it may be to talk about the issues. Nickolas witnesses a love tri- Durham residents to add in their own rap over “The major misconception is that especially the angle develop as Stan and Levy the instrumentals. black community is apathetic to violence,” he DURHAM vie for the affections of a HUMOR MONTH While working on the project, Cox collaborated said. wealthy socialite. Embroiled in Comedian Stephen with a few other musicians and activists in the The goal is to get residents more involved and the storm of his friends’ sins Smith will perform community, including Big Lah, Prynce 8 and take preventative measures against violence, and self-obsession, Nickolas April 27, 6 p.m. at Minista Paul Scott. especially with its tendency to increase during struggles to find the brighter Stanford L. Warren Cox said he came up with the name Closed Eyes the warmer months, Scott said. He said he also side of mankind and, at last, Library, 1201 because he wants the music to be a light to some- wants to confront the idea that violence is a drive- Fayetteville St. abandons his new life to go one who may feel as though no one notices or by type of occurrence and out of residents’ home after 10 years of running cares about him. He hopes that people, especial- hands. LIGHT RAIL away. The last two light rail ly youth, will turn to the song instead of crime “I say that the problem is too many citizens Returning to Burundi, public meetings are: and violence. driving by,” Scott said. Nickolas is sure that his home- • April 28, 6 p.m. – “I’m not a preacher; I’m not a teacher,” he said. Cox said he wants the Closed Eyes Project to be land has the purity that eluded Southwest Regional “I’m just a real person that likes to create.” a gift to the community, one that’s free of judg- him in New York and Paris. He Library, 3605 Shannon Cox has lived in the area since 1992 and is a ment and full of love. is delighted to find that both Rd. graduate of North Carolina Central, so he said he “Ever since I was a kid, I prayed for peace,” he • April 30, 6:30 p.m. his childhood best friend and felt a calling to give back to the community said. “Love is the key in my vision to everything.” his close relative are still alive, – Creekside through his music. Elementary, 5321 and reconnects with them, only Ephesus Church Rd. to find them just as mired in vice. Alcoholism, womanizing, REVIEW BOARD abuse and self-indulgence are Durham Civilian just as rife in Burundi and Police Review Board Kenya. Nickolas learns that, on has four vacancies to fill. Contact: DeWarren each continent, men and Langley at (919) 423- women are empty and corrupt 8089. Deadline: May 1. with sex, drug addiction and Black Panther film seeks audience alcoholism. He doggedly con- CELEBRATION By Jazelle Hunt recoup our tinues on his soul-searching Bridges Pointe Sickle NNPA investment, journey, his spirit growing then we'll just Cell Foundation’s WASHINGTON – The stronger as he goes. put that Evening of Hope Black Panthers: Vanguard Is the grass ever actually Celebration has been money into of the Revolution, the first Greener on the Other Side? rescheduled to May 1, going to more feature-length film to focus What does it mean to hope the 7-10 p.m. at Seasons at c i t i e s , ” Tandoor Banquet Hall, on the origin and downfall best for humanity and truly of the Black Panther Party Nelson said. 5410 Hwy 55. Call 680- “Our goal is turn everything over to God? 3401 or 957-8700. for Self-Defense, is making The passions and experiences waves in the film commu- not to make a profit; our of a Burundian man seeing the CONCERT nity. It's been a breakout world are captured strikingly Durham Symphony entry at the Sundance Film goal is to get people out by Ntasano. Nickolas Jordan is Orchestra will host its Festival, the Full Frame a bright, observant boy who Pops in the Park and have as Documentary Festival in grows into a humble, conflicted Concert series May 2, 5 Durham, and has already many people p.m. at Trinity Park, see it as we man of faith. The world treats 410 Watts St. Visit won an award at the Pan him savagely – from the mur- African Film & Arts Festival possibly can.” www.durhamsympho- Other docu- der of his parents to the assault ny.org. in Los Angeles. on his friends’ integrity – but, But for acclaimed direc- m e n t a r i e s and movies ultimately, Greener on the SENIOR ISSUES tor Stanley Nelson, the real have either Other Side is about understand- The Aging Well in triumph will be in getting ing, forgiveness and God. Durham Conference is focused on the film to the masses. A solemn but soaring work of May 2, 10 a.m. to 4 “We're going to film festi- Black Panther p.m. at the Durham figures such realistic literary fiction, vals, and getting great, Ntasano’s book is epic in scale County Human great, great responses. But as Kwame Services Bldg., 414 E. and powerful in purpose. one of the things that we Toure and Main St. Register at Nickolas Jordan’s flaws, his feel is that film festivals A s s a t a 688-8247, ext. 108. virtues and his persevering reach a certain segment of Shakur, or faith lead readers through the population,” said h a v e TEEN WORKSHOP explored the many nations, but, more impor- The last negotiation Nelson, the filmmaker workshop series for behind Freedom Riders, Panthers as tantly, through the full range of girls is May 2, 9:30-11 The Murder of Emmett Till, one part of a human morality. a.m. at Main Library, and other notable docu- larger picture. 300 N. Roxboro St. mentaries on the black The Black ABOUT THE AUTHOR: experience. “Another seg- Panther Party Ntasano was born in ART WALK focuses solely Bujumbura, Burundi, and now Durham Arts ment of the population doesn't go to film festivals, on the organi- runs the Nonara Beach Resort in Council’s annual Art zation in its his homeland. His life and work Walk & Spring Market and those people are the new information.” Most schools teach little people we want to reach in entirety and weaves Donations through the to nothing about the politi- have taken him through is May 2-3 in down- together a variety of voices town Durham. the theatrical release.” Kickstarter come with cal and social movement Zambia, the United States, Thanks to financial back- – from Party martyrs to interesting perks, ranging launched by the Black Kenya, France and Switzerland, ing from PBS, the film will those tasked with their from social media shout- Panthers. And in the midst among others. CHAPEL HILL have a theatrical release in destruction. The film also outs for donations as small of today's movements COMICS more than a dozen cities boasts original content as $5, to t-shirts, tickets to against injustice and dis- Comic Book Day from notables such as screenings, autographed crimination – from police 2015 & Superhero 5k across the country this September. Still, the docu- Kathleen Cleaver, Elaine photos, and more. For violence to reproductive Fun Run is May 2, 10 Brown, Henry Douglas, those who cannot donate, rights – the film is well a.m. at Ultimate mentary team hopes to raise additional funds Elbert “Big Man” Howard, Nelson recommends shar- timed. Comics, 6120 and more. Farrington Rd. Contact: through the donations ing the Kickstarter link “We want a lot of people Alan Gill, (919) 357- website Kickstarter “One of the things we with others to see the film, especially 6401. (kck.st/1IjSI1V). These tried to do in this film is (kickstarter.com/pro- young people. It's not only funds will support the make sure it's exciting, and jects/blackpanthers/the- a film about the Black film's expansion via broad we tell a new story to black-panthers-theatrical- Panthers, but the Black HILLSBOROUGH advertising, and public everybody,” Nelson said. release). Panthers represent young CONCERT “Some of the great things The film also will be people who really became Durham Symphony appearances and events with the filmmakers and that have happened in the screened at several film involved in changing the Orchestra will host its screenings is, people who festivals around the coun- world,” Nelson said. “Right Pops in the Park Black Panther Party leaders. were Panthers themselves try throughout the sum- or wrong, they did feel like Concert series April come up to us and say, 26, 3 p.m. at Cameron “Our hope is that if we mer. More information on they were changing the Park, 200 E. King St. raise a bit more money, as ‘You know, I was in the these screenings can be world. And we want young Visit www.durham- we go through these cities, middle of it. I didn't know found on www.TheBlack- people to get that mes- symphony.org. if we're successful and half the stuff that was in Panthers.com. sage.” the film.' There's a lot of Classifieds SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 PAGE 4B ANNOUNCEMENTS SERVICES Career Corner Scholarships Guaranteed or Your Money Back! Beware of scholarship “guarantees”. Before you pay for a AUTO Hollywood to sports stadiums, search service, get the refund policy in writing. Call the DONATE YOUR CAR, Truck or Boat to Heritage for the Blind. Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP to learn how Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Pa- modern accountants go exciting to avoid scholarship scams. perwork Taken Care Of. 800-337-9038. places DISABILITY BENEFITS Brandpoint CAREER TRAINING SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. 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The crowd was stirred by a rendition of ‘I Believe I Can Fly.’ Mrs. South Carolina Sherena King gave a motivational speech. PASSAGE HOME HONOREES WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM The Triangle TRIBUNE Religion SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 PAGE 6B orship Friends Wriefs

DURHAM make the BFIRST CALVARY 2000 Chapel Hill Road Womanhood Month continues though the godly month of April. • April 26, 7:45 & 10:45 a.m. – difference Womanhood Sunday. By James Washington Hymes will preach THE HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES both services.

“Wounds from a friend can ST. JOSEPH AME be trusted, but an enemy 2521 Fayetteville Street multiplies kisses.” (Proverbs Community Give- 27:6) Away is April 25 from This is an effort to get you 10 a.m. to noon in the to define who your friends Multi-Purpose Room. really are. Who is it that you GARY D. MYERS • April 26, 8 a.m. – can absolutely depend on? Annual Missionary I am one of those people Leavell College student Joy Pigg (left) meets students at Southern University of New Orleans. Day. Dr. Patricia Ann who believe that you can Morris, AME Second determine this more in diffi- Episcopal District cult circumstances than in situations where life is good supervisor, is the guest and things are going well. speaker. The Bible is full of chapters and verses about friendship Her aim: ministry at MT. CALVARY UCC even unto death, if you can 1715 Athens Avenue believe that. According to The Male Chorus, the Bible, friends love each Cheek Club and Progressive Club will other, do not forsake each On top of the challenges With SUNO beginning to has an insight into histori- other, and, more than any- historicallyBy Gary D. Myers black colleges celebrate their respec- posed by the slow recovery, make recovery strides and cally black colleges that has BAPTIST PRESS tive anniversaries April thing, a friend can be trust- the university has a large BCM becoming a founda- helped us navigate pro- ed. Even when a friend criti- NEW ORLEANS – Joy Pigg 26 at 4 p.m. Area choirs commuter population, mak- tional part of the campus gramming and networking. will sing. cizes you, he is doing so to jumped at the opportunity ing it more difficult for min- renewal, Pigg hopes the This assists in her ability to help, protect, build you up to help launch a new Baptist istry groups to reach stu- work will inspire others to reach students for Christ." MT. GILEAD and, yes, correct you when Collegiate Ministry group at dents. lead ministries at HBCUs. BCM leaders in New he and you know you are 404 Dowd Street Southern University of New Pigg nevertheless took up "That's where my heart is – Orleans are not the only dead wrong. The April meeting of Orleans. the challenge of establish- the HBCU," Pigg said. "There ones to notice Pigg's gifted- My point about identifying the Durham NAACP is Pigg's readiness for a mining a strong Gospel witness are 105 HBCUs in the coun- ness for ministry. Last sum- and relating to true friends April 26 at 4 p.m. The istry challenge stretches far on the campus, working as try; only 19 have BCMs. I mer, she was one of the first is pretty much a very basic beyond SUNO. The vision of public is invited. concept. It just happens to an intern with Jason think that's a little bit tragic. recipients of the National this student at New Orleans Thomas, associate metro I hope to be influential in African American be spiritually based. When Baptist Theological COMMUNIY BAPTIST all hell is breaking loose in BCM director and NOBTS bringing campus ministry Fellowship of the Southern 4821 Barbee Road Seminary's Leavell College alumnus, and NOBTS stu- back to these campuses." Baptist Convention your life, will your friend(s) is to see Baptist campus The Rev. Percy R. pray with you? Pray for you? dent DeAron Washington. Pigg's burden for black Scholarship, which was ministry groups launched Chase will celebrate his Will your friend(s) suggest She is meeting students, colleges began while she given during the Black or reestablished at histori- 37th anniversary April maybe you ought to have a faculty and administrators was attending Tennessee Church Leadership and cally black colleges and uni- 26 at 8 a.m. The Rev. talk with the Lord? Will he let and, so far, the campus has State University. With her Family Conference at the versities across the country. Kevin Langley of you know where the answer welcomed the new ministry focus on ministry, she LifeWay Ridgecrest Antioch United Church lies for whatever ails you? For now, her attention is with open arms. A Bible decided to transfer to the Conference Center. on SUNO, less than two of Christ in Henderson Addiction? Greed? Pride? study has begun, with the NOBTS/Leavell College The NAAF created the is the guest preacher. Promiscuity? Whatever? miles north of the NOBTS goal of a worship experi- extension center in Marietta, scholarship fund to encour- Even Job’s “fickled” campus. ence in the coming months. Georgia, near her Atlanta- age and assist black stu- SUNO received severe RUSSELL MEMORIAL friends knew where he "We have so many new area hometown of Conyers. dents who are studying for 703 S. Alston Avenue should turn. “But if I were damage during Hurricane students at SUNO who are In 2013, she moved to the ministry. Katrina. Caught between The 100 Men in Black you, I would appeal to God; I interested in BCM," Pigg seminary's campus in New "It is a tremendous honor," will perform in concert would lay my cause before recovery red tape and state said. "I am so excited about Orleans to complete a bach- Pigg said. "I take it humbly, budget cuts to higher edu- April 26 at 4 p.m. The Him. He performs wonders that. Last year we had about elor of arts in Christian min- and I hope that it is the first public is invited. that cannot be fathomed, cation, Southern has strug- seven or eight students in istry. of many, because there are a gled to rebuild and revital- miracles that cannot be Bible study and now there "Joy has been a great addi- lot more African-American ANTIOCH BAPTIST counted…” (Job 5: 8-9) Now ize its campus after the are 15 to 20 people talking tion to our ministry at students coming through storm. 1415 Holloway Street whatever you think about about it." SUNO," Thomas said. "She the SBC schools." Pastor Michael Page the motives of Job’s friends, will celebrate his 14th you got to give them credit anniversary April 26 at for knowing where to seek 4 p.m. The Rev. help. All I’m asking you is Spencer Woods of which one of your so-called Denniston Grove friends will point you in the Baptist in Alton, right direction? I pray you Virginia, will render the have several, although one morning service. The will surely do. I can’t help but be remind- Rev. Dwight Shawrod ed of Christ and the paralyt- Riddick of First Baptist ic. I’m just moved to point in Franklin, Virginia, out Mark 2:5: “When Jesus will preach the 4 p.m. saw their faith, He said to service. the paralytic, Son, your sins are forgiven.” ST. PHILIP’S This is mind- boggling to 402 E. Main Street me. Jesus healed somebody St. Philip’s Episcopal because his friends had will host a film screen- faith. Can you believe that? ing of Firestone and the The folk you hang out with Warlord May 15 at 7 may not be the folk who p.m. Open to the pub- have faith in you. But the lic. people who have faith, the ones who will take you and your problems to the Lord, CHAPEL HILL are the ones He listens to; CHAPEL OF THE CROSS 304 E. Franklin Street oftentimes on your behalf. BOB CARE Now I do not know about “In the Spirit Concert you, but these are the kind Chip Luter and his father Fred Luter, a former SBC president, are beginning a new relationship, with Chip becoming a & Dinner: A Trilogy of of friends I need. I also campus pastor in Florida after serving as youth minister under his father at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New JaZz, Prose and Vocals” believe I have a couple in my Orleans. fundraiser for St. Paul life, and I am very thankful AME’s new Church for them. My question to Village is April 26 at 6 you is, can you identify p.m. Call (919) 967- those in yours? 3961. If you cannot, then under- Chip Luter embraces opportunity in stand you are the reason for Send your church news this particular column. No to: one should go through life The Triangle Tribune without a friend who will Tampa,By Bob Carey Florida’sThe average age of inner resi- Adopt a Blockcities outreach dur- will be a challenge, but I 115 Market Street pray for you, if not with you, dents is 32, with 70 percent ing which 150 members know this is where I've been Suite 360G and let you know that’s what BAPTIST PRESS of the neighborhood age 18 visit the community every called. I've had great train- Durham, NC 27701 you should be doing also. Chip Luter said he is excit- and younger. other weekend. They ing from my dad and e-mail Mark 2 just lets us know that ed about leading "a multi- Idlewild was blessed prayerwalk and knock on believe my ministry at info@triangletribune. God pays attention to such ethnic congregation that "when God gave us Chip residents' homes, inviting Sulphur Springs campus things and values such has lots of youth and chil- and Jasmine Luter," Idlewild them to church, asking how will grow," Luter said. "I com friends. dren, which has been the senior pastor Ken Whitten they can pray for them and appreciate this opportunity or fax 688-2740. Their love for you focus of my ministry.” said. providing a range of help – and the support of Deadline: Tuesday by acknowledges their faith in It was a hard decision to "Chip Luter understands from food and repairs to Idlewild." noon. Him, and I think He wel- leave Franklin Avenue the inner city, and he under- tutors in education. To sup- The father and son comes them for their faith Baptist Church, where his stands the student popula- port the Sulphur Springs preached together at the and you for bringing it out in father is pastor, but the tion," Whitten said. "He will campus, Idlewild will be Leaving a Legacy Bible them. Now that’s something makeup of Sulphur Springs have immediate identity launching an adult GED pro- Conference hosted by to shout about I think. But, fits him, he said. and affinity in this neigh- gram and an outreach to Bellview Baptist Church in remember, if you do not Sulphur Springs, in the borhood with these beauti- students age 16-21 who Laurens, South Carolina, in have anyone in your life that inner city of Tampa, Florida, ful people. His winsome have dropped out of school. early April. During their ser- fits this friend criterion… is predominately African- personality, gifted commu- Luter said his preparation mons, both touched on the May God bless and keep American but is in a racially nication skills, and passion- in his father's church and move for the younger Luter. you always! diverse neighborhood that ate love for Jesus Christ and the city of New Orleans has "Personally, I'm sad to see includes Hispanics and people make him the per- prepared him for the him go," the senior Luter Anglos. It struggles with the fect fit for this ministry." Sulphur Springs ministry. said, "but I'm excited about highest crime rate in The Sulphur Springs cam- "I love the fact that this how God will use him in this Hillsborough County. pus grew out of Idlewild's community is so diverse. It ministry.