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Ty Hamer-Yelverton, Fayetteville State University (FSU): Looking Through THE EXERCISE PILL: the Eyes of Faith to Become a Arash Javanbakht How exercise keeps neurons, or brain cells. A variety Associate Professor of of aerobic and high-intensity JUSTICE WARRIOR Psychiatry, Wayne State your brain healthy interval training exercises in the New Black Student University significantly increase BDNF and protects it against levels. There is evidence from Movement (NBSM) As with many other animal research that these physicians, recommending depression and anxiety changes are at epigenetic physical activity to patients level, which means these behaviors affect how genes are was just a doctor chore for me – expressed, leading to changes Series, Part 1 until a few years ago. That in the neuronal connections and Afi G. Osakwe was because I myself was not function. GDN Contributing Writer very active. Over the years, as I Moderate exercise picked up boxing and became also seems to have anti- Ty Hamer-Yelverton’s more active, I got firsthand inflammatory effects, grandmother and grandfather experience of positive impacts regulating the immune system met at FSU in 1949-1950. His on my mind. I also started and excessive inflammation. grandmother graduated from researching the effects of dance This is important, given the FSU when she was around 19 and movement therapies on new insight neuroscience is years old. So, he’s part of a trauma and anxiety in refugee gaining into the potential role legacy that establishes how proud he is to be an FSU children, and I learned a lot of inflammation in anxiety and the Royal Court first, then Bronco. more about the neurobiology of depression. becoming a Senator with Originally from exercise. Finally, there is evidence for the SGA, and now being the I am a psychiatrist and the positive effects of exercise on Goldsboro, North Carolina, Ty developed his passion for outgoing President of the neuroscientist researching the the neurotransmitters – brain student chapter of NAACP. neurobiology of anxiety and chemicals that send signals leadership, mentoring, and discipleship, and getting When asked, about his how our interventions change between neurons – dopamine objectives as he leaves the the brain. I have begun to and endorphins. Both of these involved in the community from middle school, starting presidency to take on another think of prescribing exercise are involved in positive mood and motivation. with the Student Government role within the organization, as telling patients to take their Association (SGA), he says, “We have three actual “exercise pills.” Now knowing Exercise Improves Clinical throughout high school with strategic goals for 2021–2026 the importance of exercising, the Goldsboro Mayor’s Youth to primarily focus on: 1) almost all my patients commit Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Council, and where he was Political/voter empowerment to some level of exercise, and I Brain Biology and Growth formed every day, but also new able to get an understanding and awareness, to improve have seen how it benefits several Working out regularly really cells are generated in important Researchers also have examined the effects of exercise of Robert’s Rules of Order. As and grow in our student areas of their life and livelihood. does change the brain biology, areas of the brain. One key on measurable brain function a high schooler, Ty used that engagement via social media and it is not just “go walk and area is the hippocampus, We all have heard and symptoms of depression skill set at one of the Youth and have more of a campus details on how exercise you will just feel better.” Regular which is involved in learning and anxiety. Exercise improves Legislative Assemblies held presence; 2) Using this improves musculoskeletal, exercise, especially cardio, does and memory and regulating memory function, cognitive in Raleigh during one of his time during the pandemic cardiovascular, metabolic and change the brain. Contrary to negative emotions. performance and academic high school years. Those to focus on the structural other aspects of health. What what some may think, the brain A molecule called brain- activities helped his talents forms of the chapter so for you may not know is how this is a very plastic organ. Not only derived neurotrophic factor EXERCISE PILL grow. Starting at FSU in happens within the brain. are new neuronal connections helps the brain produce Continued on page 3 2017, he became involved HAMER-YELVERTON in student leadership with Continued on page 4 BLACK CHURCHES CAN LEAD THE WAY ON VOTING RIGHTS By Rev. Susan K. Smith, are pushing new measures to and Rev. Levon C. Manzie suppress the vote in many more. OtherWords.org This is a bitter pill for those of us who came of age during We suspected it for years, and after the civil rights and now we know it: Jim Crow movement of the 1960s — was never dead. You might even when we fought alongside our Under Georgia's draconian new law, say he was too mean to die. parents and grandparents, and it's illegal to give food to voters -- some We know this because in so many even laid down their of whom have had to wait in 10 or 11 too many places, the forces lives, for voting rights. hour lines. (Photo: Shutterstock) of racism are raging as laws We know these new laws aimed squarely at suppressing have the same immoral aim to the votes of Black and brown break the spirits and silence the Black community: the Black IN MEMORIAM: Americans pass in state after voices our creator gave us. And church. state. New voting restrictions that is why these times cry out Over the Sabbath weekend This is the civil Iconic Actor became law in 14 states this for the moral leadership of an of June 12-13, our two churches year, and far-right lawmakers institution at the heart of the joined many Black churches rights issue of our Clarence Williams, III nationwide in calling on time, and it’s a congregations to take action Dead at 81 gainst this “Jim Crow 2.0.” fight we can By Stacy M. Brown, person drama, “Slow Dance.” Churches from Philadelphia NNPA Newswire Senior Comedian Bill Cosby to Tuskegee, Alabama and from and must win. National Correspondent recommended Williams BOOKS OF KNOWLEDGE Detroit to Smyrna, Georgia @StacyBrownMedia to producer big-wig Aaron The White-ness asked worshipers to sign a stop it. That is very welcome. Spelling, who immediately petition in favor of S1, the But it is not enough. Actor Clarence Williams took to the actor. of Wealth By federal For the People Act to We need federal legislation III, who starred as Lincoln Williams returned to Dorothy A. Brown protect voting rights. We asked — most urgently the For the Hayes on the countercultural Broadway in 1979’s “Night them to contact the White People Act, which would ABC drama, “The Mod and Day.” House to make their case. And invalidate states’ current voter- Squad” and as superstar His co-starring role as Linc A groundbreaking exposé on “The Mod Squad” in the we asked them to pray for justice suppression efforts. The John Prince’s father in “Purple of racism in the American 1970s, catapulted Williams to prevail. Lewis Voting Rights Act, which taxation system from a law Rain,” has died. He was 81. into the mainstream. professor and expert on tax We are calling on would prevent many such laws Williams’ management Washington to act because However, some of his best policy “Important reading in the future, is also vitally team said the celebrated actor work came on the big screen, for those who want to through the decades, when important. died of colon cancer. states have tried to deny rights particularly as Prince’s father understand how inequality There are Congress William’s career started in the 1984 hit, “Purple is built into the bedrock of to people of color, the federal members of goodwill and on the Broadway stage where American society, and what government has had to assert conscience who are fighting for he earned a Tony nomination WILLIAMS a more equitable future its constitutional authority and these laws to pass. But there for his acting in the three- Continued on page 6 might look like.”—Ibram X. away from race. As a young moral obligation to protect are others who are rooting for those rights. Kendi, #1 New York Times black girl growing up in the the old racist order to win. And This month we saw there are others who are giving bestselling author of How to South Bronx, she’d seen Be an Antiracist. the Justice Department lip service to the moral cause of Dorothy A. Brown WEALTH acknowledge the voting rights became a tax lawyer to get Continued on page 6 emergency in our country and VOTING RIGHTS announce a major campaign to Continued on page 6 Page 2 Week of June 24 - June 30, 2021 GreaterDiversity.com

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EXCERISE PILL Continued from Front achievement. Studies also suggest regular exercise has a moderate effect on depressive symptoms even comparable to psychotherapy. For anxiety disorders, this effect is mild to moderate in reducing anxiety symptoms. In a study that I conducted with others among refugee children, we found a reduction in symptoms of anxiety and PTSD among pandemic, and the limitations children who attended eight imposed by the pandemic such to 12 weeks of dance and as limited access to the gyms? movement therapies. ● Pick something you can Exercise could even love. Not all of us have to potentially desensitize people to run on a treadmill (I actually physical symptoms of anxiety. hate it). What works for That is because of the similarity one person might not work between bodily effects of for another. Try a diverse exercise, specifically high- group of activities and see intensity exercise, and those of which one you will like more: anxiety, including shortness running, walking, dancing, of breath, heart palpitation biking, kayaking, boxing, and chest tightness. Also, by weights, swimming. You can reducing baseline heart rate, even rotate between some exercise might lead to signaling or make seasonal changes of a calmer internal physical to avoid boredom. It does environment to the brain. not even have to be called an It is important to note exercise. Whatever ups your that the majority of studies heartbeat, even dancing with examined the effects of the TV ads or playing with exercise in isolation and not the kids. in combination with other ● Use positive peer pressure effective treatments of clinical to your advantage. I have anxiety and depression, created a group messaging such as psychotherapy and medication. For the same for the boxing gym because reason, I am not suggesting at 5:30 p.m., after a busy exercise as a replacement for day at the clinic, I might necessary mental health care have trouble finding the of depression or anxiety, but as motivation to go to the gym part of it, and for prevention. or do an online workout. It There are other perks besides is easier when friends send a the neurobiological impacts of message they are going and motivate you. And even if you do not feel comfortable going to a gym during the pandemic, you can join an online workout together. ● Do not see it as all or none. It does not have to be a one-hour drive to and from the gym or biking trail for a one-hour workout vs. staying on the couch. I always say to my patients: “One more step is better than none, and three squats are better than no squats.” exercise. When going out for a When less motivated, or in walk, one gets more exposure the beginning, just be nice to sunlight, fresh air and nature. to yourself. Do as much as One of my patients befriended possible. Three minutes of a neighbor during her regular dancing with your favorite walks, leading to regular taco music still counts. Tuesdays with that new friend. ● Merge it with other activities: I have made some great friends 15 minutes of walking while at my boxing gym, who are on the phone with a friend, not only my motivators, but also a great supporting social even around the house, is still network. One might pick a being active. dog as their running mate, and ● When hesitant or low on another might meet a new date, motivation, ask yourself: or enjoy the high energy at the “When was the last time I gym. Exercise can also function regretted doing it?” as a mindfulness practice ● Although it can help, exercise and a respite from common is not the ultimate weight daily stressors, and from our loss strategy; diet is. One electronic devices and TV. large brownie might be more By increasing energy and calories than one hour of fitness level, exercise can also running. Don’t give up on improve self-image and self- exercise if you are not losing esteem . weight. It is still providing all the benefits we discussed. Practical Ways for a Busy Life Even if you do not feel So how can you find time to anxious or depressed, still take exercise, especially with all the the exercise pills. Use them for additional time demands of the protecting your brain. • Page 4 Week of June 24 - June 30, 2021 GreaterDiversity.com Career & Education More Resources and News online at GreaterDiversity.com

High School Graduates Can Have Tuition HAMER-YELVERTON was part of the movement itself Continued from Front from an FSU student member perspective. So, he, Dr. Willis Covered at Cape Fear Communitiy College the next administration those B. McLeod and Commissioner structural forms can add onto Jeanette Council, were all part of the structure; and 3) To ensure what we know of, what I refer to (CFCC) through NC Longleaf Commitment Grant that our history is known. as the FSU Student Civil Rights WILMINGTON, NC – — money that does not need Ty added, “As I was coming Movement. They engaged Cape Fear Community College to be repaid — for tuition and in, I wanted to know more about in civil rights downtown in the chapter’s history and its is excited to announce that fees toward a degree or to peaceful protest. involvement with Fayetteville eligible 2021 North Carolina attain transfer credit. Full-time “But, to answer your high school graduates can have eligible students are guaranteed primarily. I haven’t learned much. But one of the things that question regarding social media their tuition and fees covered at to receive $700 to $2,800 per and mechanisms for which CFCC for up to two years. year, for a total of two years. I wanted to key in on was when the chapter was established. If we can bring the seasoned Through the North Carolina Less than full-time students generation with the young adult Longleaf Commitment Grant, may receive a partial award. The we know the established year of the chapter, it brings a more and young people, I believe the class of 2021 North Carolina Longleaf Commitment Grant profound understanding of how greatest thing for a university, high school graduates may be Program ends at the conclusion long we’ve been in the fight as especially for FSU is to have eligible to receive this grant of the 2023 spring semester. students at FSU. FSU students a biopic. A founding of things have been part of the NAACP, that set FSU apart from any “High school graduates Contribution (EFC) from from what I know from the other institution. Not just FSU Gospel Legend John P. Kee to have the exclusive opportunity $0 – $15,000. (“EFC” is archives, ever since 1987 and it’s but any university, whether you to earn a degree from CFCC based upon student’s been here ever since. And from are a Predominantly White Perform and Receive Prestigious without accumulating student FAFSA determination. my archival research, I believe Institution (PWI), whether debt,” said CFCC President Jim Most students with an there has been the calling for a you are a Black Student Union Award at NNPA Convention Morton. “There is no better estimated family Adjusted campus chapter ever since the within a PWI or Minority time to go to college than now; Gross Income (AGI) of up to 1970s. So, when I see students Serving Institution (MSI). Singer and New Life this type of grant for students is $90,000 will be eligible). representing FSU within the Black Student Unions have a Fellowship Church Pastor a rare, one-shot occurrence.” ● Renew FAFSA for the 2022- NAACP it just honors how it history, they were founded for a John P. Kee will receive 23 academic year and meet was all established. So, that’s reason. So, to learn the history the 2021 National Gospel Eligibility Requirements: the Satisfactory Academic basically what we’re focusing and make it more modern... Transformative Award at the ● Graduate from a North Progress requirements at on, those three agendas or three learn it from those who were National Newspaper Publishers Carolina high school in 2021 https://cfcc.edu/satisfactory- goals. involved and do your research ● Be a North Carolina resident academic-progress . Association’s (NNPA) virtual and apply that research in a for tuition purposes convention on Friday, June 25, The Use of Technology to way that it can be found for the ● Be a first-time college student How to Apply: 2021. Move the New Black Student next generation. I believe that (students who have earned To learn more and apply for Movement Forward? The Rev. James Cleveland- videos are one thing that the college credit through Career the NC Longleaf Commitment Other than what’s already inspired minister and hitmaker institution is doing to reach out, also will perform his chart- & College Promise (CCP) Grant at Cape Fear Community being used as an educational and Early/Middle College College, contact Rachel tool, Hamer-Yelverton offers but I believe that a biopic or a topping song, “I Made it Out.” small snippet of the founding of “We are honoring the Rev. high school and have now Cavenaugh at 910-362-7317 or that, “Besides Zoom and social FSU, or any institution, is very John P. 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Naomi Osaka: How Prioritizing Mental Wellness Goes Against the Rules, ON AND OFF THE COURT feels like being bullied. She Bringing Mental Health Out of health struggles public serves has alluded to being shy, even the Closet as an inflection point in how Peter Menzel, CC BY-SA 2.0, “really depressed” after losing Mental health is an essential mental illness is perceived via Wikimedia Commons a match. She has said she grew part of one’s overall health, and and addressed in professional anxious “off the court, if I was mental illnesses are extremely settings. Among elite athletes ever thrown into a situation common, yet mental health is in particular, the perception where I had to speak in front of often overlooked, minimized of invincibility may inhibit or stigmatized. Approximately 100 people, I feel like I would any disclosure of emotional 20% of U.S. adults age 18 or older By: Dorothy Chin duties, mental or emotional past year, in light of the Black start shaking.” She tweeted struggles, which reinforces the (nearly 47 million individuals) idea that such struggles are a Associate Research injury has yet to reach the same Lives Matter protests and the that she has experienced long report having a mental illness. sign of weakness. Yes, talking to Psychologist, level of attention or legitimacy. increased violence against bouts of depression and anxiety The prevalence of mental illness the press is currently part of the & Tamra Burns Loeb For instance, Anthony Davis Asian Americans. Studies triggered by speaking to the is higher among females than job, but perhaps the dimensions Associate Adjunct Professor, of the Los Angeles Lakers did have shown that individuals press. males, in part due to greater not speak to the press after suffer from vicarious trauma of the job need to be reexamined Both of University of California, The misery and loss that social and economic difficulties when they contribute to poor Los Angeles suffering a groin strain. This when members of their many endured during the that women face. decision, while discussed in the group are targeted and mental health, on par with pandemic year are resulting Among people age 15-44, discussions about physical Japanese tennis star Naomi media, was accepted. His injury discriminated against. Adding in poorer mental health, depression is the most common health. Osaka announced that she even led to talk about whether to the complexity is the fact cause of disability in the United athletes should have shorter that the norms in Osaka’s particularly for ethnic One suggestion is to would withdraw from the minorities. It’s not surprising States. In addition, many French Open after she was seasons and lighter loads. native Japanese culture frown provide players opportunities that this manifests in the individuals suffer from more to participate in decisions fined and threatened with being As research psychologists upon speaking out, which than one mental illness, and workplace – in Osaka’s case, a about issues that affect the disqualified for not speaking to who study the effects of culture could exacerbate anxiety and depression and anxiety often level of stress experienced in media during the tournament to and trauma on mental health, vulnerability. press conference – and needs to occur together. In December, protect her mental health. we’re taking note of how these Osaka’s gender also may be reckoned with. the U.S. Census Bureau their profession. In general, French Open officials and issues play out in Osaka’s have contributed to the negative And, stigma surrounding reported that 42% of U.S. adults workplace policy should others initially reacted not with predicament. reaction following her refusal mental health issues is more experience symptoms of anxiety be updated to reflect the concern but by criticizing her to do press conferences and her pronounced among African or depression, a six-fold increase importance of mental health as a for not fulfilling her obligations. Taking Heat for Protesting subsequent withdrawal. There Americans and Asians, where during the pandemic. Finally, key aspect of overall well-being. This occurred despite the fact As a high-profile Black may be an implicit expectation personal concerns are expected the prevalence of mental illness Wellness programs can screen that her refusal came after a first- athlete, Osaka has taken a that women accommodate to remain private. is highest among adults with for depression, anxiety and round win, unlike others fined leading role protesting the questioning no matter how There is a long-held notion more than one racial or ethnic other sources of stress, provide for skipping press conferences death of George Floyd and other inappropriate the questions or that individuals suffering from affiliation. support and facilitate linkages with appropriate treatment. after losses. African Americans who died at uncomfortable they may feel, mental distress should just get Naomi Osaka is just 23, but The evolving maelstrom the hands of police, wearing a while male athletes may be over it. The crux of the matter Addressing Mental Wellness mask with a different name on accommodated for remaining she has already won four major that has followed weighs two is that people don’t think about in the Workplace priorities – the obligation to each match day at the 2020 U.S. silent. Despite its common tournaments and emerged as a mental challenges the same way fulfill one’s job requirements, Open. Elite athletes who speak occurrence, about half of U.S. leader among her peers in social which in Osaka’s case out on social justice issues have Pressing Problems with Stigma as physical injury. For hundreds workers worry about discussing justice issues. That she has includes talking to the press – often faced a backlash for their For several years, even of years, society upheld the mental health challenges in the disclosed her experiences with and protecting one’s mental stances. before the pandemic, Osaka notion that the mentally ill workplace, and are afraid of depression and anxiety and is wellness. While a physical Osaka, who is Black, has explained that speaking were morally deficient or lacked negative repercussions to if they seeking to protect her well- injury is routinely accepted Asian and female, may have with members of the media character. Families banished ask for help. being, in spite of the backlash, as a legitimate reason for not contended with an even greater during press conferences causes mentally ill members and We hope that Osaka’s may be the ultimate reflection of performing aspects of one’s sense of vulnerability this her anxiety and sometimes rendered them invisible. choice to make her mental her mental toughness. •

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© Novant Health, Inc. 2021 05/21 • NH-682949W Page 6 Week of June 24 - June 30, 2021 GreaterDiversity.com Events & Annoucements More Resources and News online at GreaterDiversity.com Jemet Grear Martinez Named Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet School's MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR GRADES 4-8 “I am grateful,” she said. “As the “golden rule” states … treat others as you want to be treated, Mary J. Blige Inducted Into therefore I teach as I would want to be taught.” Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame HOUSTON, TX - Martinez said she is also By AFRO Staff Now a nine-time Grammy celebrating Black talent. as “No More Drama,” “Not grateful and shares a quote Award winner and an Oscar- It began recognizing Gon Cry” and “Real Love.” from Maria Montessori All hail the Queen! nominated actress, Blige has outstanding Black performers Also, an actress, she has in The Theosophist as an come a long way from her with its Walk of Fame in 2010. gained two Oscar nods for her inspiration: “In the child Hip-hop royalty Mary J. humble beginnings in the Blige, as many Black performance in “Mudbound.” is much knowledge, much Blige was inducted into the Bronx. artists, had her own history at “Miss Blige is more than wisdom. If we do not profit Apollo Theater’s Walk of “None of this is possible the iconic venue. the queen of hip-hop soul, she from it, it is only because of Fame, May 28, joining the lofty without the fans, so thank “My very first time is a multitalented artist who neglect on our part to become ranks of Black entertainment you to all the fans,” the performing here at the has paved the way for many humble and to see the wonder Martinez is a graduate of 50-year-old entertainer said Apollo, I was not on stage as of the artists we see today,” luminaries such as Aretha of this soul and learn what Fayetteville State University at the induction ceremony, myself. I was on stage singing Apollo executive producer the child can teach.” Mrs. (2008)• Franklin, Quincy Jones, where a plaque honoring her background for Jeff Redd,” Kamilah Forbes said to the Little Richard and Smokey achievements was unveiled, Blige recalled at the event, fans gathered for the outdoor Robinson. according to the New York according to the local CBS morning ceremony, according “The QUEEN OF HIP Daily News. affiliate. ‘And from there on, it to the Daily News. HOP SOUL, the legendary Located on Harlem’s was all history.” “She is one of the defining @maryjblige is now officially 125th Street, the 87-year-old Blige has distinguished voices of our generation,” an #ApolloLegend!” the Apollo Theater is a famed New herself with a gritty sound and Forbes added. “Miss Blige theater tweeted in a post on its York City cultural landmark raw, heartfelt delivery that has helped to redefine what R&B Omari Hardwick To account. known for discovering and captured fans with songs such and hip-hop could be. • Star Alongside Halle

VOTING RIGHTS would not be in office but for WEALTH college to getting married to Berry in Upcoming Continued from Front Black voters. Continued from buying a home, black Americans Our message to Biden and Front find themselves at a financial voting rights but choosing Harris is this: Use the influence how racism limited the lives disadvantage compared to their Sci-Fi Drama inaction. that only you have. Use it to of her family and neighbors. white peers. The results are an To those who won’t commit, protect voting rights. Use it to Her law school classes offered ever-increasing wealth gap and By Michael “Ice-Blue” Harris let us be clear: When racism, get the For the People Act over a refreshing contrast: Tax law more black families shut out of bigotry, and voter suppression the finish line this summer. was about numbers, and the the American dream. Halle Berry and Omari are happening all around you, And if the Senate filibuster only color that mattered was Solving the problem will Hardwick will be starring inaction is not a moral position. stands in the way, the filibuster green. But when Brown sat require a wholesale rethinking in the upcoming We may not be able to must go. down to prepare tax returns of America’s tax code. But it science-fiction drama change the minds of the dyed- This activism might surprise for her parents, she found will also require both black The Mothership. in-the-wool enemies of voting some, but it’s nothing new for us. something strange: James and and white Americans to make rights. And we know who many Black churches have provided Dottie Brown, a plumber and different choices. This urgent, ROLLING OUT – Berry of them are. But President guidance and a moral compass a nurse, seemed to be paying actionable book points the way is executive producing the Joe Biden and Vice President throughout our country’s civil an unusually high percentage forward. film, which will also feature Kamala Harris have the ears of rights struggles. This is the civil of their income in taxes. When John Ortiz and Molly Parker. an entire caucus that purports rights issue of our time, and it’s Brown became a law professor, According to the film’s synopsis to favor voting rights, including a fight we can and must win. We she set out to understand why. released to Deadline, Berry will many lawmakers who clearly hope you’ll join us. • In The Whiteness of Wealth, play Sara Mose, a woman who Brown draws on decades of has to navigate her life following cross-disciplinary research to the disappearance of her Omari Hardwick show that tax law isn’t as color- husband from their farmland (Photo credit: Shutterstock. the previous year. She soon Call us today to blind as she’d once believed. com / Paul Smith / discovers an extraterrestrial Featureflash) She takes us into her adopted object under her home. Sara get ad rates! city of Atlanta, introducing us and her children race against Vanderohe. to families across the economic time to find out just what the “Meet the chainsaw Your company will be empowering individuals, spectrum whose stories ABOUT THE AUTHOR link is between this object and wielding, zombie killing, demonstrate how American businesses and communities to succeed. Dorothy A. Brown is an the disappearance of the head of philosopher…. #Vanderohe. tax law rewards the preferences Asa Griggs Candler Professor their family. But most importantly…. and practices of white people at Emory University School of Hardwick’s role hasn’t been hear me say: On behalf of my while pushing black people 1-800-462-0738 Law. A graduate of Fordham revealed yet in the movie but incredible cast-mates, our further behind. From attending University and Georgetown the “Power” star is making crew, our producers, #Netflix Law, she received her LLM it a point not be typecast as & our incomparable director in Taxation from New York he sets himself apart from #ZackSnyder ….thank YOU, University. A nationally the fictionalized drug dealer. the fans for enjoying the recognized scholar in the areas Hardwick is currently starring journey as MUCH as we did of race, class, and tax policy, she in the Netflix zombie film, has published dozens of articles, Army of Dead, along with Dave #ArmyOfTheDead,” Hardwick essays, and book chapters on Bautista, which was released to posted on Instagram recently as the topic. She has appeared limited theaters in May and is it premiered on the streaming on CNN, MSNBC, PBS, and now streaming on Netflix. service. NPR, and her opinion pieces The film follows a zombie Hardwick also bulked up have been published in CNN outbreak in Las Vegas where for the role, adding 20 pounds Opinion, Forbes, The New York a group of mercenaries take of muscle to his physique. Times, and The Washington the ultimate gamble, venturing Normally walking around at Post. Born and raised in the into the quarantine zone to 180, the former football star hit South Bronx in New York pull off the greatest heist ever the gym hard to blend in with City, Dorothy Brown currently attempted. Hardwick plays his weightlifting cohorts and is resides in Atlanta, Georgia. • one of the mercenaries named now a ripped 200 pounds. • June 19, 1865 WILLIAMS Reporter, Williams was born on for “Dark of the Moon” at the Continued from Front Aug. 21, 1939. Harlem YMCA — Cicely Tyson The son of professional was starring in it — and the 156 Years of Freedom Rain,” and nine years later, in musician Clay Williams, he director gave him a couple of the Wesley Snipes-led, “Sugar was raised by his grandparents, lines in the play. Hill.” composer-pianist Clarence His work included “The Organize, Educate, Mobilize In 1998, Williams portrayed Williams, a frequent Cool World” (1963), “Deep jazz legend Jelly Roll Morton on the big screen, and he also collaborator of blues legend Cover” (1992), “Hoodlum” worked in hits like “Reindeer Bessie Smith, whose songs (1997), “Imposter” (2001), and Games” and “Against the Wall.” were used years later in “Ain’t “The Butler” (2013). He was a favorite of Misbehavin,’” and Eva Taylor, a Williams also appeared on comedian Dave Chappelle who singer and actress. television’s “Hill Street Blues,” worked with him on several Williams became exposed “Miami Vice,” “Law & Order,” features. to acting as a teenager when “Everybody Hates Chris,” and According to the Hollywood he stumbled upon a rehearsal “Empire.” • GreaterDiversity.com Week of June 24 - June 30, 2021 Page 7 Spirit & Life More Resources and News online at GreaterDiversity.com

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ourselves. We can be adopted into the family of God or we How to Combat Social Isolation can stay hooked up to a natural LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE! life. However, going forward in FAMILY FEATURES - order to live our best lives we will Even before COVID-19 limited have to change a lot of our old, social contact with friends, earthbound ways. Meaning family and colleagues, many Gripped In Grace we want a life that is most adults experienced loneliness excellent, effective and of the and depression due to limited By Pastor Dale Haynes best of quality for the glory of contact with others. Now, a year God. A life of the highest degree after the pandemic forced many And this is the testimony: God has excellent, outstanding and as and outstanding life. A life that people into even greater levels given us eternal life, and this life is a verb it means to outwit or get of isolation, the issue of social outwits and gets the better of in his Son. Whoever has the Son the better of someone. Now just Satan. A life where we no longer isolation is especially prevalent has life; whoever does not have the in the context of definition alone in Americans over the age of 50. need to carry our cares but can Son of God does not have life. living your best life gives cause leave them with our Lord. A Despite the physical - 1 John 5:11-12 NIV- to praise outcomes. implications of a global life that no longer demands However, the text today happiness but is privileged to pandemic, research shows Beloved, after a year and a says God has given us eternal the mental health stakes are revel in the Lord’s Joy daily. half of being enveloped in the life. When does eternity start? Beloved if you truly want to live high, too. A nationwide survey, reflective cocoon of covid-19 Now I know this is not what commissioned by Barclays, your best life then make way for Ryerson, president of the AARP safer to resume social activities. many of us have gone through Oprah or the recording artists God’s power and life to move in found that half of Americans some metamorphic changes in meant in their offerings but Foundation. “We must do all we Use technology to connect you. (Philippians 4:4-6). over the age of 50 said the our lives. As we begin to emerge by accepting Jesus and his can to help older adults, who with loved ones. Video chats God’s power and life are isolation from their friends from this time of reflection sacrifice we now walk in eternal have suffered greatly during and traditional phone calls can available in us all and can be and family has been more COVID-19, strengthen the and change it begs to ask the life! It starts NOW! Our elder help you feel connected even evident in us all. More often challenging than concerns over social connections that are so when you can’t be together in question, how did we get to brother Adam was duped out health risks they may face. essential to their ability to lead where we are now? Why have of his best life and so was all than not the reason we get so person. While a drop-in call tired is because we are doing Social isolation has provided longer, healthier lives.” can be fun, consider arranging we been spared when others of mankind. Only Jesus could plenty of time for Americans to For example, AARP have not? rescue us and restore to us so much in our own power and regular visits with kids and life. Truth be told our natural life reflect on their priorities. The Foundation’s Connect2Affect grandkids. If you schedule calls I think we should see our eternal life. Beloved if we are is not our best life. It is not the majority of Americans surveyed platform equips older adults throughout the week, you’ll time moving forward as a walking in eternal life now then best life to face the challenges (90%) have re-evaluated their with the tools they need to have something regular to look gracious opportunity to be the we are walking in our best life, we must face today. In fact, as post age-50 goals and put stay physically and mentally forward to and can benefit from butterflies God intended for us our absolute life, our true life in our text says without the Son of spending more time with family healthy and connected to their a check-in that affirms everyone to be. Back in 2005 Oprah wrote God through Jesus Christ. God it is not life at all. We must at the top of their lists. In fact, communities. The AARP is healthy and safe. a book and entitled it “Live (1 Corinthians 15:22) (John 1:4) the most common first thing Essential Rewards Mastercard Your Best Life”. Since then, (1 John 4:9). have God’s life dynamically 50-plus Americans will do once from Barclays is helping recording artists have recorded So, as we emerge from the at work in ours. I urge you to COVID-19 is over is to see and fund the foundation’s work LEARN MORE ONLINE: songs about living their best malaise of covid-19 are we search out and take to heart the spend time with their families to increase social connection Visit http://greaterdiver life. The English language can prepared to live our best lives? Bible promises of God’s gift of (41%). with donations based on new sity.com/isolation/• be very colorful at times. For Up to this point many of us eternal life. God’s gift in Jesus is “While restrictions are accounts and eligible purchases, example, the word “Best” when have lived many years without a gift of the absolute life, a gift of beginning to ease, many older up to $1 million annually. OR USE used as an adjective means Jesus in our lives and sadly the best life we can live not only adults are still isolated from A little creativity and a YOUR the most excellent, effective enough some will be content now but all eternity. (Zechariah friends and family, and that commitment to filling time SMART or of desirable quality. As to go on living in the power of 4:6). takes a toll on their mental productively can help reduce an adverb it means the highest their natural lives. We all have We live our best life in His well-being” said Lisa Marsh the strain of being alone until it’s PHONE! degree, as a noun it means most those decisions to make for life! • Page 8 June 24, 2021 - June 30, 2021 GreaterDiversity.com

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Sun Gro Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. and assemblies, acoustical ceilings, PLAM Raleigh, NC 27601 is encouraged. Elements of the work may casework, painting, flooring, and building 919-814-6611 phone be combined or broken down to facilitate Mailed or hand delivered submittals shall go Attn: James Spivey at (252) 335-9503. specialties. Principal trade and specialty [email protected] minority participation. Assistance with to the following address: Jeff Munzenmaier contractors are solicited for the following Barnhill-Balfour Beatty-DA Everett; DHHS AN EQUAL Bid Packages: BP100-General Trades; bonding or insurance requirements as well OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER as quick pay arrangements are available Campus; a Joint Venture 406 South McDowell BP105-Final Cleaning; BP201-Surveying; ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS to enable minority contractors to meet Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27601. BP205-Selective Demolition; BP390- “The North Carolina Department of Concrete; BP400-Turnkey Masonry; cash-flow demands. Email bids to bids@ Transportation, in accordance with the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA archesson.com . Plans/specs available on Project specific bid packages with provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights BP500-Steel; BP640 Finish Carpentry & DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION our website, www.archesson.com/bids . preliminary budgets can be found below. Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ Casework; BP725 Fireproofing; BP740- RALEIGH, N.C. For more information, contact us at 800- General Trades BP-01A $75K, Mechanical 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, Roofing; BP790-Caulking & Sealants; BP800-Doors, Frames, Hardware; 849-4486. A. R. Chesson Construction is BP-23A $250K, Electrical BP-26A $250K, hereby notifies all bidders that it will The Deadline for submitting Electronic BP836- Overhead Doors; BP840-Glass & an equal opportunity employer. Sitework & Site Utilities BP-31A $750K, affirmatively ensure that any contract Bids on the following projects as well as entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Glazing; BP925-Drywall; BP930-Tile; Site Concrete BP-31E $150K, Site Fencing the public reading will be July 20, 2021 at BP-31F $50K. disadvantaged business enterprises will be BP960-Resilient & Carpet; BP980- afforded full and fair opportunity to submit 2:00 pm. The public reading will be held ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Acoustical Ceilings; BP990-Painting; bids in response to this invitation and BP1005-Toilet Specialties & Accessories; in Contract Standards and Development will not be discriminated against on the Unit Conference Room (Room 156 A/B), Title: NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: BP1010-Identifiying Devices; BP1015- grounds of race, color, or national origin in Markerboards; BP1220-Window Building B, North Carolina Department of Pocosin Arts Davis Coffield House and consideration for an award. In accordance Treatments; BP1420-Conveying Systems; Transportation, Century Center Complex, Riverview Modifications. Barnhill Contracting has been selected with other related nondiscrimination BP2100-Fire Protection; BP2200- 1020 Birch Ridge Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610. to bid on the new construction of the authorities, bidders and contractors will Plumbing; BP2300-HVAC; BP2600- Please enter door B-2. A. R. Chesson Construction: Johnston County Public Safety Facility also not be discriminated against on the Electrical; BP3100-Sitework, Paving EC Office is actively soliciting bids for located at 2879 Hwy Business 70 East, grounds of sex, age, disability, low-income Repair, & Utilities; BP3213-Site Concrete; Pocosin Arts Davis Coffield House and Smithfield, NC. Construction consists level, creed/religion, or limited English JULY 20, 2021 BP3231-Fences & Gates; BP3290- Riverview Modifications (Due 07/02/2021 of new public safety center totaling proficiency in consideration for an award.” Landscaping. Additional Packages may approximately 50,000 sf. This new facility (C204372) CARTERET; @ 2:00 p.m.). be added and/or deleted at the discretion also includes a Pre-Engineered Metal (C204543) JOHNSTON, HARNETT; ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS of the Construction Manager. Historically Project Description: Building of approximately 9,000 sf. The (C204519) NORTHAMPTON; underutilized business participation is (C204331) NEW HANOVER; Renovation of a clubhouse/community scope of work includes: sitework, concrete, Baker Mechanical, Inc. Seeking Minority encouraged. Interested contractors (C204623) BRUNSWICK; center in Columbia, North Carolina. masonry, steel, carpentry, roofing, metal Prices for work relating to HVAC. should submit their completed (C204536) WILSON; The bid consists of the renovation of panels, aluminum framing and storefront, prequalification submittals, by July 22, the existing Davis Coffield Building to doors & hardware, overhead doors, metal Contact: Kenny Martin 2021, to [email protected] or (C204550) WILKES; P.O. Box 2284 include repainting and sealing the existing stud and drywall, finishes, specialties and hardcopies can be mailed to D.A. Everett (C204628) WILKES; masonry inside and out, new elevator, accessories, fire protection, plumbing, Wilson, NC 27894-2284 (C204627) IREDELL Telephone: (252) 291-4460 Construction Group 4131 Parklake electrical. Work to include relocation HVAC, electrical, communications, Avenue, Suite 350, Raleigh, NC 27612. of clay, metal, and wood studios, some fire alarm and security, etc. The exterior Fax No.: (252) 291-7204 PREQUALIFICATION FORMS CAN BE 8 WEEK ADVERTISEMENT finished interior walls, and limited consists of masonry, metal panels, OBTAINED from our bid prequalification AUGUST 17, 2021 demolition. The work also included aluminum storefront, curtain wall, and ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS share link, https://deverettcloud.egnyte. (C204649) COLUMBUS elevating the existing Riverview building membrane roofing system. The interior com/fl/fiKmQAS5QC . Please note: and decks, new pergola, new deck over finishes include carpet tile, porcelain tile, Clancy & Theys Construction Co. – (2250 Once Bid Documents become available, A bid bond or bid deposit in the amount of the river, and some renovation of the main ACT and acoustical wall panels. Civil Shipyard Blvd Suite One Wilmington, the link will be forwarded to the 5% of the bid will be required. building and adjacent accessory building. work consists of stormwater management, NC 20803 PH: 910-392-5220, FX: 910- approved prequalified bidders; note earth moving, utilities, paving, sidewalks, 392-5254), is soliciting pre-qualified first only subcontractors who have been These contracts are subject to all MBE/WBE/SBE/DBE/HUB participation landscaping and fencing. This solicitation tier subcontractors for New Emergency prequalified by D.A. Everett Construction appropriate Federal Laws, including Title is encouraged. Elements of the work may for pricing is based on bid documents. Operations Center for The City of North Group will be able to submit a Bid. VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. be combined or broken down to facilitate These documents are listed on iSqFt. Myrtle Beach. Target bid date: August 2021. minority participation. Assistance with Historically underutilized business bonding or insurance requirements as well participation is encouraged. Interested This project consists of a new emergency Plans, proposal forms, and specifications as quick pay arrangements are available contractors should submit their pricing operations center, fire station, and associated may be obtained at the Raleigh Office of the support services to be constructed in three ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS to enable minority contractors to meet on company letterhead, prior to or Department of Transportation, Telephone th phases. Bids are due no later than 12 PM # 919-707-6925. cash-flow demands. Email bids to bids@ by July 19 at 2:00 pm to Barnhill 7/14, fax or email to donkrek@clancy UNC Charlotte is soliciting bids from archesson.com . Plans/specs available on Contracting Company at bids@barnhill theys.com . This project has minority pre-qualified general contractors until DEPARTMENT OF our website, www.archesson.com/bids . contracting.com . Responses to any participation goals. Clancy & Theys 2:00 P.M. EST on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 For more information, contact us at 800- questions/clarifications should be Construction Company will make all for the Reclaimed Water Infrastructure TRANSPORTATION 849-4486. A. R. Chesson Construction is emailed to Joey Wilkins directly at reasonable attempts to utilize MBE’s as project. Details are available at http:// MR. RONNIE L. KEETER, JR an equal opportunity employer. [email protected] . outlined in Affidavit A, see specifications. facilities.uncc.edu/advertisements . CHIEF ENGINEER

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS INVITATION TO BID N O T I C E TO B I D D E R S under GS87- Arts 2 and 4 (Plumbing, MWBE/DBE SUBCONTRACTORS Mechanical & Electrical) may bid and H&M CONSTRUCTORS is requesting H&M CONSTRUCTORS is requesting Sealed proposals will be received by the The contract directly with the Owner as the bids from Certified Female Contractors/ bids from Certified Female Contractors/ Bar Construction Co., Inc. is soliciting Trustees of Cape Fear Community College SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTOR and Suppliers and Certified Minority Contractors/ Suppliers and Certified Minority Contractors/ quotations for the following: Lee County and/or David Kanoy in Wilmington, NC, may subcontract to other properly licensed Suppliers for the following project: Suppliers for the following project: Parking Lot. Bids on July 12 at 11:00 in the office of David Kanoy, Executive trades. GS87-1.1- Rules .0210 . AM. Interested subcontractors should Director of Capital Projects and Facilities; 1) Asheville High School Building G, 1) Jackson County Public Schools- contact Austin Riccio at 611-A Industrial Cape Fear Community College, 411 N. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Asheville NC. Security Upgrade, Smoky Mountain Ave., Greensboro, NC 27406 336-274- Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401; Bids cash deposit or a certified check drawn on High School “A”. 2477 or [email protected] . will be received up to 3:00 p.m on Tuesday, some bank or trust company, insured by the Bids are due: August 3rd, 2021 and immediately Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, July 1, 2021 @ 3:00 pm. Bids are due: thereafter publicly opened and read in of an amount equal to not less than five June 30, 2021 @ 3:00 pm. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CFCC Union Station, Room 527, 502 percent (5%) of the proposal, or in lieu N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 The project consists of minor alterations thereof a bidder may offer a bid bond of for the furnishing of labor, material and to an existing 1972 gymnasium The project consists of demolition of JOHNSTON COUNTY five percent (5%) of the bid executed by existing improvements, location and PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER equipment entering into the construction (approximately 300 SF) and new of a surety company licensed under the laws construction of a two-story building relocation of underground utilities, 2879 U.S. HIGHWAY 70 BUSINESS EAST of North Carolina to execute the contract (approximately 12,248 SF). grading, paving, construction of new JOHNSTON COUNTY, in accordance with the bid bond. Said concrete and masonry security walls, NORTH CAROLINA 27577 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER deposit shall be retained by the owner Plans are available for review on the H&M personnel doors, hardware, vehicle BIDDING JULY 20, 2021 as liquidated damages in event of failure doors, fire protection standpipes OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND Constructors FTP Website. See below for of the successful bidder to execute the electrical and electronic security systems. New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. is TRAINING FACILITY directions on how to access the website. SCO PROJECT NUMBER 20-21668-01A contract within ten days after the award or Complete plans and specifications can hereby soliciting quotations from MBE/ to give satisfactory surety as required by law. Plans are available for review on the H&M WBE/DBE/SBE firms to assist in our be obtained from the Buncombe County Constructors FTP Website. See below for competitive bidding efforts for the above- The project consists of site work including Schools website at https://www.buncombe A performance bond and a payment bond directions on how to access the website. referenced construction project. The scope new gravel parking lot, stormwater schools.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=31 will be required for one hundred percent Complete plans and specifications can of project work involves construction improvements, utility connections, and 6936 . be obtained from the Buncombe County of a new, two-story, 53,545 SF, Public landscaping. Building construction includes (100%) of the contract price. a new 3040 sf building. The building Schools website at https://www.buncombe Safety Facility, a new one-story, 9,355 includes a pre-engineered steel frame, H&M Constructors encourages bids from schools.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=31 SF, Evidence Building, and associated Payment will be made based on ninetyfive metal roof and siding, aluminum storefront, certified (HUB/SBE/DBE) contractors. 6936 . sitework construction for Johnston County, percent (95%) of monthly estimates and interior gypsum walls, plumbing, mechanical, We are willing to divide or combine North Carolina. final payment made upon completion and elements of work into economically H&M Constructors encourages bids from and electrical systems. acceptance of work. feasible units on a case-by-case basis to certified (HUB/SBE/DBE) contractors. Our goal is to maximize HUB participation Bids will be received for Contract type – facilitate participation and, provided a We are willing to divide or combine No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled in this project, and we would greatly single prime. All proposals shall be lump certified (HUB/SBE/DBE) vendor is low elements of work into economically closing time for the receipt of bids for a appreciate your involvement in our efforts. sum. on a contract for construction or for the feasible units on a case-by-case basis to Please email your quotes to Bids@New- period of 30 days. procurement of goods, negotiate in good facilitate participation and, provided a Atlantic.net by 11:00 AM, if at all possible, PRE-BID MEETING faith with them. H&M Constructors has certified (HUB/SBE/DBE) vendor is low on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021. If you prefer The owner reserves the right to reject any a Quick Pay Agreement program to assist or all bids and to waive informalities. on a contract for construction or for the you may also submit your proposal to us An open pre-bid meeting will be held for all certified (HUB/SBE/BDE) contractors. procurement of goods, negotiate in good by fax at 336-759-7445. interested bidders on Wednesday July 14th faith with them. H&M Constructors has at 1 p.m. in CFCC Union Station, Room Designer: Please respond to: a Quick Pay Agreement program to assist New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. gladly 527, 502 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC Sawyer Sherwood & Associate, P.C. 187 Deaverview Road, certified (HUB/SBE/BDE) contractors. offers quick-pay agreements for Minority 28401. The meeting will address project 124 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Asheville, NC 28806 Vendors and Trade Contractors to provide specific questions, issues, bidding procedures 910-762-0892 (828) 254-6141 – Phone; Please respond to: assistance with material purchasing and and bid forms. The site is open during (828) 254-8696 – Fax (H&M) 187 Deaverview Road, payroll cash-flow demands. normal business hours for all contractors Owner: Asheville, NC 28806 and sub-contractors. The Trustees of FTP Website Directions: (828) 254-6141 – Phone; Construction is expected to begin in late Cape Fear Community College https://mbhaynes.exavault.com/login (828) 254-8696 – Fax (H&M) August of 2021 and must be complete In accordance with GS133-3 and SCO 411 N. Front St., by late February of 2023 (an overall 540 procedures the following preferred brand Wilmington, NC 28401 The “Log In” box appears: FTP Website Directions: calendar day schedule). items are being considered as Alternates 910-362-7000 Username is: hmdrawings https://mbhaynes.exavault.com/login by the owner for this project: Password is: hmdrawings Project bid documents (drawings and The “Log In” box appears: specifications) may be viewed at the Spec Section 08 7100 Door Hardware: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Username is: hmdrawings following locations: A. Cylindrical Locksets - Corbin Russwin ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Password is: hmdrawings B. Surface Closers – LCN H.M. Kern Corporation requests bids y New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. online for the NC A&T Kinesology Lab Upfit H&M CONSTRUCTORS is requesting ShareFile Website at http://www.new- Justification of any approvals will be made project by 10 AM on 7/7/21. Please fax bids from Certified Female Contractors/ RE-BID INVITATION FOR BIDS atlantic.net . available to the public in writing no later bids to 336.668.2142. Plans are available Suppliers and Certified Minority Contractors/ SOLICITATION NO.: RFY19.01 y Our online Public Plan Room at than seven (7) days prior to bid date. for review in our office (160 Thatcher Rd., Suppliers for the following project: http://BuildingConnected.com (Project Greensboro, NC), at www.hmkern.com or HOUSING AUTHORITY OF Number JCPSC). Complete plans, specifications and contract by calling our office at 336.668.3213 for 1) Jackson County Public Schools- THE CITY OF WILMINGTON, y Online at other Subscription Plan documents will be open for inspection additional plan rooms. H.M. Kern offers NORTH CAROLINA Security Upgrade, Fairview Rooms, such Blue Book, Dodge Data, in the offices of David Kanoy and Sawyer assistance to MWBE/DBE businesses Elementary “B”. iSqFt, Plan Hub, etc. Sherwood & Associate, P.C. and in the on a one-on-one basis that need quick pay SECURITY GUARD SERVICES AT plan rooms of the Associated General options, joint pay agreements or letters of SOLOMON TOWERS BUILDING Contractors, Carolinas Branch, in the local Bids are due: For additional information regarding this credit. project, please contact: North Carolina offices of McGraw-Hill June 30, 2021 @ 3:00 pm. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Housing Dodge Corporation, in the Construction Authority of the City of Wilmington North Market Data (CMD) planroom (pspproj The project consists of demolition of Mark Harrod – Senior Estimator INVITATION TO BID Carolina (WHA Central Office), until Email: [email protected] [email protected], 800 424-3996), in existing improvements, location and date and time noted below. Bids will be Duncan-Parnell’s planroom (www.dpibid MWBE/DBE SUBCONTRACTORS relocation of underground utilities, New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. publicly opened and recorded immediately 2635 Reynolda Road room.com, 910-341-3005), and in Minority grading, paving, construction of new Bar Construction Co., Inc. is thereafter at the Central Office, 1524 South Winston-Salem, NC 27106-3834 Plan Rooms in: concrete and masonry security walls, th soliciting quotations for the following: 16 Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Phone: (336) 759-7440 Ext. 21 personnel doors, hardware, vehicle Easton Park Restrooms, Winston Salem, Hispanic Contractors Association of the doors, fire protection standpipes y Pre-Bid Conference and Site Tour will Carolinas (HCAC) – NC. Bids on June 30 at 11:00 AM. electrical and electronic security systems. be held: June 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS [email protected] Interested subcontractors should contact beginning at the Central Office. 704 583-4148 Austin Riccio at 611-A Industrial Ave., Plans are available for review on the H&M NHM Constructors, LLC requests Greensboro, NC. 336 274-2477 or Constructors FTP Website. See below for y Bid Opening: Thursday, July 15, 2021, quotes from DBE/MBE/WBE certified East Coast Digital – [email protected] . directions on how to access the website. at 10:30 a.m. subcontractors and suppliers for the Minority Plan Room Provider – Complete plans and specifications can following projects bidding on 07/13/21: [email protected] be obtained from the Buncombe County y Specifications/Plans will be available DN00127 Henderson County. 252-758-1616 MBE/WBE/DBE Schools website at https://www.buncombe for pickup beginning Friday, June 18th SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS or may be obtained by those qualified schools.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=31 at the Central Office. Interested parties should contact Mark as prime bidders, upon deposit of One 6936 . Newman at 828-670-6652 ext. 3331. I.L. Long Construction Co., Inc. is hundred two dollars ($102.00) in cash or y Fee; non-refundable charge of $15.00 or Quotes for work items: Grading, asphalt seeking bids from Qualified Subcontractors certified check. The full plan deposit will H&M Constructors encourages bids from paving, shoulder berm gutter, guardrail, including Minority Business Enterprises certified (HUB/SBE/DBE) contractors. y Download Project Manual from our be returned to those bidders provided all and Women Business Enterprises for the signs, pavement markings, landscaping, documents are returned in good, usable We are willing to divide or combine WHA website at www.wha.net . asbestos testing, drilled shafts, concrete “Appalachian State University NRLP elements of work into economically condition within ten (10) days after the bid Laydown Yard” Project. Bids are due barrier rail. All quotes should be received date. feasible units on a case-by-case basis to y Questions; E-mail to Ms. Burns no later no later than 10:00 AM on 07/12/21 in by 10:00 A.M. July 1st, 2021. facilitate participation and, provided a than Monday, July 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. NHM Constructors’ office via email at to [email protected] . NOTE: The bidder shall include with the certified (HUB/SBE/DBE) vendor is low [email protected] or via bid proposal the form Identification of I.L. Long is an equal opportunity employer. on a contract for construction or for the FAX 828/670-6636. Call 336-661-1887 between the hours y Point of contact Ms. Chauntrell Burns. Minority Business Participation identifying procurement of goods, negotiate in good the minority business participation it will of 8 am – 5 pm, Monday-Friday or email faith with them. H&M Constructors has NHM Constructors, LLC will work with use on the project and shall include either [email protected] for more information. a Quick Pay Agreement program to assist The WHA does not discriminate based on subcontractors to help meet our insurance race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, Affidavit A or Affidavit B as applicable. certified (HUB/SBE/BDE) contractors. and bonding requirements. If you require Forms and instructions are included within or disability in its employment opportunities, assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of MBE/WBE/DBE programs, services, or activities. the Proposal Form in the bid documents. Please respond to: credit, insurance, supplies, materials, or Failure to complete these forms is grounds SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS 187 Deaverview Road, have any questions related to the referenced for rejection of the bid. (GS143-128.2c WHA reserves the right to reject any or all Asheville, NC 28806 project, please contact the above company Effective 1/1/2002.) I.L. Long Construction Co., Inc. is (828) 254-6141 – Phone; bids. representative. NHM Constructors is seeking bids from Qualified Subcontractors

(828) 254-8696 – Fax (H&M) an equal opportunity employer and will All contractors are hereby notified that they including Minority Business Enterprises consider any and all bids that may be must have proper license as required under and Women Business Enterprises for the INVITATION TO BID FTP Website Directions: submitted. NHM Constructors is willing the state laws governing their respective “Appalachian State University NRLP MWBE/DBE SUBCONTRACTORS https://mbhaynes.exavault.com/login to break out any portion of the work to trades. Warehouse Renovation” Project. Bids encourage DBE/MBE/WBE participation. are due by 10:00 A.M. July 1st, 2021. Bar Construction Co., Inc. The “Log In” box appears: General contractors are notified that is soliciting quotations for the following: The North Carolina Department of Chapter 87, Article 1, General Statutes Username is: hmdrawings Hanes Landfill Addition & Renovations. I.L. Long is an equal opportunity Password is: hmdrawings Transportation, in accordance with the of North Carolina, will be observed in employer. Call 336-661-1887 between Bids on July 12 at 2:00 PM. Interested provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights receiving and awarding general contracts. subcontractors should contact Walter the hours of 8 am – 5 pm, Monday-Friday Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ General contractors submitting bids on this or email [email protected] for more Grayson at 611-A Industrial Ave., 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, project must have license classification for ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Greensboro, NC. 27406 336-273-2477 information. hereby notifies all bidders that it will Building Contractor. or [email protected] . affirmatively ensure that any contract H.M. Kern Corporation requests bids entered into pursuant to this advertisement, for the Central ES - HVAC, Electrical NOTE--SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTS: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS disadvantaged business enterprises will be Under GS 87-1, a contractor that and Fire Alarm Upgrades PHASE 2 INVITATION TO BID afforded full and fair opportunity to submit superintends or manages construction project by 10 AM on 7/6/21. Please fax “Lomax Construction, Inc. P. O. Box MWBE/DBE SUBCONTRACTORS bids in response to this invitation and of any building, highway, public utility, bids to 336.668.2142. Plans are available will not be discriminated against on the grading, structure or improvement shall 35169, Greensboro, NC 27425-5169, for review in our office (160 Thatcher Rd., Bar Construction Co., Inc. grounds of race, color, or national origin in be deemed a “general contractor” and solicits MBE/WBE/DBE subcontractors Greensboro, NC), at www.hmkern.com or is soliciting quotations for the following: consideration for an award. In accordance shall be so licensed. Therefore, a single for the NC Zoo Park Service Support by calling our office at 336.668.3213 for NC A&T Craig Hall Fire Suppression, with other related nondiscrimination prime project that involves other trades Office Renovations, Asheboro, NC. additional plan rooms. H.M. Kern offers Greensboro NC. Bids on July 7 at authorities, bidders and contractors will will require the single prime contractor to Quotes must be received by 3:00 PM, assistance to MWBE/DBE businesses on 10:00 AM. Interested subcontractors also not be discriminated against on the hold a proper General Contractors license. Monday, July 12, 2021. PLEASE a one-on-one basis that need quick pay should contact Austin Riccio at 611-A grounds of sex, age, disability, low-income EXCEPT: On public buildings being bid CONTACT: Maria Harvell @ Lomax options, joint pay agreements or letters of Industrial Ave., Greensboro, NC. 336 273- level, creed/religion, or limited English single prime, where the total value of the Construction, Inc. @ 336-690-3248 for credit. 2477 or [email protected] . proficiency in consideration for an award. general construction does not exceed 25% more information.” of the total construction value, contractors Page 10 June 24, 2021 - June 30, 2021 GreaterDiversity.com

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