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WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM 1998 15 YEARS Hopeful signs for a cure in The Triangle 2013 the ByHIV/AIDS Jazelle Hunt Andwar she certainly is living. Now NNPA WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT 51, Thornton is an Emmy-Award winner, author, life coach and mo- WASHINGTON – Rae Lewis tivational speaker, jewelry designer Thornton likes to sneak in a tranquil and avid reader. tea time between expanding her “One thing I’ve done is live incred- RIBUNE brand and the 16 pills she has to ibly well with this disease,” said TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE take each day. But that’s nothing Thornton, who lives in Chicago. “But compared to the 21 pills she was don’t confuse my HIV now with how taking in her darkest days of bat- it used to be. Now, they can keep VOLUME 15 NO. 40 WEEK OF DECEM BER 8, 2013 $1.00 tling full-blown AIDS. you here and you can live a long life, Thornton was diagnosed with HIV but it is a very hard life.” at 23 years old after attempting to As of 2010, the HIV/AIDS mortal- donate blood. The following year ity rate is 2.7 (per 100,000), down she shared her story and made the from 8.3 in 1990. Thanks to ad- cover of Essence magazine, instant- vances in research, treatment and Exploitation of ly becoming toe face of HIV/AIDS global management, HIV-positive for young, successful, heterosexu- people are living longer, better lives. black college al black women – catapulting her- “It’s a mixed bag. We are still sad- self into a life of activism and min- dened by every new infection, and athletes istry. Today, she continues to min- they’re still happening so rapidly,” ister, teach and welcome the world said Adam Tenner, executive direc- into her life through her award-win- tor of D.C.-based nonprofit Metro ning syndicated blog, Diva Living Teen AIDS. “But it’s not like the old with AIDS. See HOPEFUL/2A

Teachers McCrory face honors former campus NCCU risks By Carolyn Thompson chancellorSTAFF REPORTS ASSOCIATED PRESS RALEIGH – Governor Pat When a 16-year-old student McCrory recently honored Dr. slammed a metal trashcan onto Julius L. Chambers posthu- Philip Raimondo’s head, it did mously for over 20 years of more than break open the his- service in higher education. tory teacher’s scalp, knock him His son, Derrick Chambers, out and send him bleeding to accepted the Spirit of North the floor. Carolina award on behalf of “It changed my whole world,” the family Raimondo said about the at- at the tack in the school where he Governor’s taught for 22 years. Award for Experts say the phenomenon Excellence of student-on-teacher violence ceremony is too often ignored. “There’s at the NC some reluctance to think that Museum of the teaching profession can be History. Dr. unsafe,” said Dr. Dorothy Chambers Espelage of the University of died in Illinois. PHOTO/LATISHA CATCHATOORIAN August The educational psychology 2013 after professor recently headed a na- Well-wishers greet outgoing City Councilman Howard Clement. months of tional task force on classroom failing violence directed at teachers. health in Chambers The group found that little has the wake of a been done to try to understand heart attack. or prevent such incidents de- Dr. Chambers is only the sec- spite the potential implications Community honors retiring ond person to receive such an on teacher retention and stu- honor, which is presented to dent performance, among oth- state employees who have mentored others in the pursuit councilmanBy Latisha Catchatoorian and I justHoward thank God for giving me the councilClement in 1983, came in at the height of excellence and whose [email protected] opportunity.” of the revitalization and construction achievements are of the high- Clement’s wife Ann wheeled her smil- of downtown Durham. He saw many lo- est caliber. The governor gives DURHAM – A.J. Howard Clement, a 30- ing, suit-clad husband around the crowd cal buildings and landmarks go up, such the award to employees who year City Council member, retired from of constituents. Parkinson’s disease did- as the Durham Bulls baseball stadium exemplify the state motto “To the board Monday night. Friends, fam- n’t slow him down as he greeted friends and what is now the Durham Marriott. be, rather than to seem.” ily and colleagues gathered to pay hom- and guests who clamored to get a word “Howard has been very much a part “Dr. Chambers is best known age to Clement as he stepped down and of thanks in. of the great things happening in as a civil rights champion dur- his replacement, Eddie Davis, was sworn “It’s a little bittersweet,” he said. “I’m Durham,” Mayor William (Bill) Bell said. ing his career as a private liti- in. glad I’m here, but I’m sad to say good- Clement, who is originally from gator and as director-counsel “It’s been a wonderful experience,” bye. It’s a great city.” Charleston, S.C., arrived in Durham in of the NAACP Legal Defense Clement said. “I am so grateful for the Clement, who was appointed to the Please seeCOMMUNITY/2A Please seeTEACHER/3A opportunity to have served 30 years, Please seeMcCrory/2A

N.C. NAACP leads picket against state budget director By Latisha laws that keep his customers Foundation and Civitas Catchatoorian and workers poor.” Pope’s Institute. Brown calls this stores target areas with a me- [email protected] “bought-and-paid-for politics.” dian household income of Pope has backed laws that CHAPEL HILL – N.C. Budget $40,000 or less and at least 25 cut aid to the jobless, reduce Director Art Pope is also the percent of the African- early voting, trim health serv- head of Roses and Maxway dis- American population. ices for women and children, count stores. Pope is being crit- “Art Pope makes his millions end the Racial Justice Act, and icized for using money from from places like Roses, which more. He also was an incre- his stores to fund right-wing he usually puts in low-income mental part of creating racial- groups and legislation that communities and then takes ly discriminatory maps for the harm the working class and that money and uses it to live new General Assembly and poor. whatever lifestyle he chooses congressional districts, pack- Picketers passed out infor- to live,” said Barrett Brown, ed- ing black citizens into a small mation regarding Pope’s prac- ucation chair for the Alamance number of districts, which is tices near a Roses store at chapter of the NAACP. called gerrymandering. University Mall. Brown said Pope then makes “We are out here because According to the N.C. “huge contributions” to con- they are cutting all the mental NAACP, a reported $40 million servative political candidates health programs, the Medicaid; linked to Pope’s stores have so they can pass bills engi- they’re just cutting all these gone to political donations and neered by right-wing think social things for people,” pick- PHOTO/LATISHA CATCHATOORIAN right-wing groups that “pass tanks like the John W. Pope See NC NAACP/2A Picketers at a Roses store in Chapel Hill protest Art Pope’s policies.

SchoolBy Mike Meno boardThe meeting marked atcensors least Anyone who values academ- continue“Although some may think the third time this year that a THE POLICY WATCH ic freedom and believes that that censorship is a relic from North Carolina school board students should be taught crit- a bygone age, the urge to sup- The Brunswick County Board has openly considered remov- ical thinking skills should be press seemingly dangerous or of Education recently met to ing from a reading list or alto- greatly concerned by calls to offensive thoughts will exist discuss whether or not to re- gether banning a critically ac- keep students away from great as long as human beings con- move the Pulitzer Prize-win- claimed work of literature af- books. Sadly, even in 2013, tinue to think,” Brian Hauss, a ning novel “The Color Purple” ter a small group of parents these dangerous trends persist from a high school reading list. complained about its content. across the country. See SCHOOL 3A

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“Things in 2013 are very, secret access to something HopefulContinued from 1A signs of a teriorationcure in others, in kidney struggle againstdifficult, expensive illness,HIV/AIDSer layer of health care access very, very different than it was disease, hepatitis, bone loss others don’t have access to.” and without insurance it’s when President Obama days, when we were burying in 1982 or 1992, or even and even nerve damage. Improved treatment has hard to fight. Young people signed the HIV Organ Policy people very quickly after di- 2002,” said Phill Wilson, People had to take a hand- also unexpectedly given rise with HIV/AIDS have usually Equity Act into law. First in- agnosis. We spend so much founder and director of the ful of these pills, several times to the development of preven- been ineligible for insurance troduced in February, the time looking at what’s broken, Black AIDS Institute. “The daily. And usually doctors tative measures beyond the for their pre-existing condi- HOPE Act revises current laws we don’t often look at what’s treatments available today are wouldn’t start prescribing condom. tion. If a person living with to allow the Organ working.” better, faster, more effective these pills until after the virus’ “We know that if we can get HIV did manage to get insur- Procurement and And there is a lot that is and less toxic than ever be- symptoms became dire. people on antivirals early, it ance, their provider could Transplantation Network to working. In D.C. for example, fore.” Today, someone who’s di- improves their outcomes, but drop them if their medical set up regulations for acquir- where the infamous infection It’s not an overstatement to agnosed early and begins it also makes them less like- bills got too expensive. If that ing, transporting and trans- rate has been compared to call the first generation of an- treatment immediately might ly to transmit to others,” person managed to keep their planting organs infected with that of developing nations, tiretroviral toxic. HIV/AIDS take three pills a few times a Tanner said. “You literally be- insurance and pay their pre- HIV for HIV-positive patients the Department of Health is medications are designed to day, with few, if any, dietary come less infectious. So miums each month, they who need them. The bill also touting a 50 percent decline block the enzymes that allow restrictions, and with mild what’s coming down the pike could still be denied coverage decriminalizes organ dona- in new cases over the past the virus to replicate; but in side effects. Wilson has been is how HIV-negative people if their bills breach the annu- tion for HIV-positive four years, thanks to a battery the 1990s, the drugs blocked living with HIV for 35 years. can protect themselves. We’re al or lifetime medical cost cap. Americans (as long as it is of free services and commu- both the virus and the body’s “I live an active life. I work, starting to put more tools in The ACA outlaws all of these done under these regula- nity awareness campaigns. ability to generate healthy some would say too hard. I the box for people at higher insurance practices. tions), and calls for annual re- Nationally, the rate of infec- cells, thus crippling tissues run, hike, scuba dive, white risk of contracting HIV.” On Nov. 21, HIV-positive search and revisions for these tion for black women is on the and organs. Side effects in- water raft – none of that The Affordable Care Act will Americans also gained anoth- guidelines. decline. Globally, the rate of cluded nausea, diarrhea, con- would be possible without also have a major impact on new infections has dropped centrated fatty deposits in treatment,” he said. “And I’m the future of HIV/AIDS in the 33 percent since 2001. some areas and natural-fat de- not special. It’s not like I have United States. HIV/AIDS is a

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Continuedcouncilman from 1A a proponent of civil Howard rights and to the city over the Clementlast 30 “He’s really been an asset to an advocate for the less fortu- years,” Mayor Pro Tempore the city. I hate to see him go, the midst of the civil rights nate. He helped organize a Cora Cole-McFadden said. “I but I understand why he’s movement. He was told that business boycott as part of the knew him first as a city employ- stepping down.” he couldn’t stay at a hotel (now desegregation effort in the ee. He’s generally been very Clement said that just be- CCB Plaza) because he was 1960s and was the only N.C. supportive of employees and cause he is leaving the coun- black. Though racism is no Mutual Life Insurance employ- making sure we do the right cil doesn’t mean “ya’ll can get longer as prevalent as it once ee to attend the 1963 March thing in local government.” rid of me.” was, Clement’s tenure and on Washington. Attendee Kerry Goode said As Bell presented Clement work during the past three Clement later switched par- Clement set a precedent for with a plaque, the crowd gave decades are proof of progress. ties (he was a registered Davis, who is following in his him a standing ovation. He worked hard to not only Republican) during the 2008 footsteps. “It doesn’t seem like 30 oversee the physical transfor- election of President Barack “I think he’s done a great job years,” he said. “It’s been a mation of Durham but also a Obama. on the council,” Goode said. great experience.” political and moral one. He was “Howard certainly gave a lot

NCContinued NAACP from 1A a sign leads creates conversation picket and of the Carrboro-Chapelagainst Hill Pope“To have thatstores type of influ- gives frustrated citizens a pos- chapter of the NAACP, said ence, it tells us the character eter Jonathan Rucker said. “A itive outlet. they organized the effort to let of our politicians that are run- lot of my family uses these “I think they just thought we people know that “North ning our state right now,” he ways of support and for them were going to pace the floors Carolina is not for sale.” said. “They are enhancing their to cut it, it’s just wrong.” and grit our teeth and they The legislative practices hurt ego rather than enhancing the Durham resident Mary White were going to get away with it, the “least among us” - the mid- quality of life for North was out “to inform the public but what has happened is peo- dle class and low-income work- Carolinians.” about the problem that arises ple have started to come to- ers. Added Brown: “We need to when they give their money to gether in ways they didn’t an- He said McCrory’s hiring of wake people up so they don’t someone who is against the ticipate,” he said. Pope was “just like taking the turn a blind eye to what’s go- progress of their own people.” Robert Campbell, president fox to guard the hen house.” ing on.” Brown said standing out with

McCroryContinued from 1A honors formering and visualizationNCCU laboratories. chancellor The institute is supported by NC Central and through a vari- and Educational Fund,” McCrory said. “He also performed ety of public and private sources including investigator-initiat- ground-breaking work for NC Central and the University of ed RO1 grants, federal agency grants and cooperative agree- North Carolina at Chapel Hill, two universities in which he grad- ments with academic institutions, foundations and private in- uated at the top of his respective classes.” dustry. Dr. Chambers became NCCU’s chancellor in 1993 at the urg- Dr. Chambers retired as chancellor June 30, 2001, and the im- ing of then UNC-System President C.D. Spangler. Once installed, pact of his leadership was recognized in 2008 when he was be- he found buildings that had not been maintained for years and stowed the title of chancellor emeritus. only one endowed chair to attract top professors. “Dr. Chambers joins an elite group of North Carolinians who During his eight years at the university, he oversaw a dou- not only made an historic impact during their lifetime, but bling of NCCU’s research funding and increased the number of whose life’s work will make North Carolina and the nation a endowed chairs from one to 14, including the $1 million Charles better place for generations to come,” McCrory said. Hamilton Houston chair in the School of Law. He raised aca- Dr. Chambers really never retired. In the same year he stepped demic standards, and under his leadership, 80 percent of the down from NC Central, he accepted an offer to become the faculty had doctoral degrees. He established new degree pro- founding director of the University of North Carolina Center grams and appropriated millions of dollars for capital-improve- for Civil Rights. Among the center’s many accomplishments ment projects, including new buildings for the departments of under his leadership was a renewed focus on the exclusion of education and social work. African-American communities from the city limits of the towns, In 1999, his most ambitious initiative opened: the Julius L. thereby limiting the voting rights and municipal services of Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute. The black residents. research and training done there is devoted to the advance- The center, under Chambers’ leadership, filed a brief in the ment of fundamental knowledge of human diseases, particu- Grutter v. Bollinger case, arguing to preserve affirmative action larly those that disproportionately affect minority groups. in law school admissions. The institute is housed in a 40,000 square foot facility that Dr. Chambers retired from the UNC Center for Civil Rights in includes basic research laboratories, warm and cold rooms, cell 2010 and returned to private law practice in Charlotte. He was culture laboratories and an animal facility, as well as comput- professionally active until his death.

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ContinuedSchool from 2A boardand discuss, but that is notcensors a Caison told the board. “We continue are 6-1 to reverse the ban. acrosscials of our ongoing duty districts to mindful of the always looming legal fellow for the ACLU’s good reason to keep them out not children, we are growing Board member Tracy Boyles promote academic freedom, threat that censorship and sup- Speech, Privacy and of high school classrooms and into young adults. Have faith said he changed course after ensure the free exchange of pression – for any reason – Technology Project, wrote in libraries. If schools banned all in us that we can read this as reflecting on his son in the Air ideas and information, and be pose to a free society. September. “Last year, there material that was unpleasant, a piece of literature and dis- Force, who “was fighting for were 464 reported attempts to students wouldn’t be allowed cuss it in a mature way … Rape these rights (and) I’m casting ban a particular book from a to read The Diary of Anne is real. It happens in our world. a vote to take them away. Is it INFOI SESSION | DECEMBERCED|NOISSESOFN 10 | 9-11AMMA11-9|01REBMEC curriculum or library, and Frank, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and If we can’t talk about these sub- right of me? No.” KINDERGARTEN THRUHTNETRAGREDNIK FOURTH GRADEEDARGHTRUOFUR many more go unreported.” countless other literary clas- jects, how will we ever find the The freedom to read is just The objections to “The Color sics that are regularly taught solutions to the problems of as essential to a healthy Purple,” which explores the precisely because they tackle our world?” democracy as the freedom of C REATING... plight of depression-era difficult and challenging top- And the one NC school board speech and all other rights pro- African-American women in ics that compel teenagers to that voted to remove a book tected by the U.S. Constitution. LEADERS the South and regularly ap- think critically and ask ques- this year was wise enough to Of course, parents should take pears in AP English classes and tions about the world around see the folly of its ways and an active interest in their chil- exams across the country, them. voted to change course. dren’s education and be mind- have centered mostly on a Luckily, many parents, stu- After banning Ralph Ellison’s ful of what they are exposed scene depicting rape, as well dents and educators are fight- literary classic, “Invisible Man,” to. But government-enforced as instances of profanity. ing back against these short- which examines issues of race censorship is always a slippery The other books that have sighted calls for censorship. In and class in early 20th centu- slope. When we deny students been under the microscope in Brunswick County, for exam- ry America, not only from op- access to certain books or North Carolina – “The House ple, many students and edu- tional reading lists but also ideas, we deny them access to of the Spirits” in Watauga cators who defended the clas- from school libraries, school knowledge and the tools nec- County and “Invisible Man” in sic novel’s place in high school board members garnered essary to think critically about Randolph County – received classrooms countered the par- widespread local and national the world around them. criticism for engaging in sim- ents who called on the school criticism, including from the The debates taking place in ilarly delicate subjects. board to remove “The Color American Library Association school systems across our It goes without saying that Purple” at meetings. and the Kids’ Right to Read state should serve as valuable ugly issues like racism, pover- “Removing this book is in- Project. Within weeks, the reminders to students, teach- ty and violence against women sulting to me and my fellow board reconvened and voted ers, parents, and school offi- are difficult to comprehend students,” 16-year-old Hannah Teacher killings bring the profession’s risk to light Continued from 1A er things. But the October deaths, one day apart, of Nevada middle school math teacher Michael Landsberry, who was shot on a basketball court by a suicidal 12-year-old, and Massachusetts high school math teacher Colleen Ritzer, who authorities said was attacked by a 14-year-old student inside a school bathroom, have brought the issue to the forefront. About 4 percent of public school teachers reported they had been attacked physically during the 2007-08 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education, citing a 2012 school safety report. Seven percent were threatened with in- jury by a student. A 2011 survey found that 80 percent of teachers reported being intimidated, harassed, assaulted or otherwise victimized at least once during the previous year. Of the 3,000 teachers surveyed, 44 percent reported physical offenses including thrown objects, student attacks and weapons shown, according to the American Psychological 919.416.9420249.614.919 0 Association Task Force on Violence Directed Against Teachers, which conducted the national web-based survey. The task force recommended creating a national registry to track the nature and frequency of incidents, saying this would WWWWWW .DD. UKEEKU S CHOOLLOOHC . ORGGRO help develop plans for prevention and intervention. 4A EDITORIAL/The TriangleT Tribunehe Triangle Tribune Sunday,Sunday December, Decembe 8,r 8 2013,, 2013

‘Tis the season for smart shomopney?p Dolliarn storges are ex- I’ve spent the last three years it’s important for us to under- With that in mind, Nielsen’s of this column sharing with stand what it means to be a Holiday Spending Forecast expected to enjoy a banner sea- you important facts about Conscious Consumer – partic- pects this shopping season to son, with 12 percent of con- African-Americans’ consumer ularly during the busiest shop- be financially stronger than sumers in households earn- power. And I know those of us ping season of the year. last year, with dollar sales up ing $50,000 or less reporting about 2 percent. Even though plans to shop in these chan- 115 Market Street, Suite 360H who are certi- These are a few important fied black-belts questions you should ask an increase in sales is predict- nels versus 4 percent of con- Durham, NC 27701 ed, 68 percent of shoppers sumers in households earn- [email protected] in the time- yourself before making any honored mar- consumer decision: who responded to the survey ing $100,000 and up. Twenty tial art of shop- 1. Did I find this service or still feel as though they’re in percent of those consumers Gerald O. Johnson ping, are fired product in my neighborhood? a recession. Twenty percent in the $100,000-plus catego- PUBLISHER up for the su- 2. Does this company, net- say they have no cash to ry say they will be shopping per sales with work or business hire people spare. Forty-eight percent re- more online, compared to 15 Bonitta Best our artillery of who look like me? port living comfortably or percent of consumers in MANAGING EDITOR CHERYL cash and/or 3. Do I see positive images spending freely. Fifty-two per- households earning less than PEARSON- credit cards in of myself reflected in the con- cent are only buying on the $50,000. hand. tent this company or program basics. Thirty percent of us The 10 hottest holiday MCNEIL But first, promotes? across all income ranges say items for 2013 are: let’s breathe 4. Does this company have we’ll spend between $250 – 1. Gift cards deeply and think about this, a history of supporting caus- $500 on gifts this year. 2. Tech products especially in light of recent al- es that better my communi- Twenty percent estimate they 3. Toys Black voters legations of retail establish- ty? will spend between $500 – 4. Food ments questioning purchases 5. Am I still willing to spend $1,000, with just 6 percent 5. Apparel made by blacks, which have my limited time or hard- predicting that they’ll drop 6. Video games brought the very essence of earned dollars with this com- more than $1,000. 7. Cookware are now up our purchasing power under pany if the answer to any of How, where and on what are 8. Sporting goods assault. Now, more than ever, the above questions is no? we expected to spend our 9. Jewelry 10. Alcoholic beverages.

s last week with a bation avers r con g ive ns r xte o an e f ad I h Nielsen has traditionally prominent Republican political operative about next been on point with holiday year’s congressional elections. This operative is one spending projections, success- of the godfathers of Republican politics and has played fully predicting five out of five at the highest level for more than 30 years. category trends last year. The He wanted to talk with me about the black vote in information is gathered from light of President Obama being in the White House. consumer surveys of more He is not one of the Republicans who subscribes to than 22,000 households of all the notion that the black vote is not worth going af- demographic groups across ter, and he also thinks that current party chair Reince the country and an analysis of Priebus is leading the party in the right direction with 92 product categories with his “growth and opportunity” initiatives. over $99 billion in sales. This operative asked me how I would advise our Lots of us enjoy putting congressional leaders and governors who are up for smiles on faces with a little reelection next year. The first thing I “holiday cheer,” so beer, liquor would suggest they do is to sit with and wine sales are expected Priebus and his chief of staff, Mike to contribute between $60 mil- Shields, to discuss how the “initiative lion and $70 million to the bot- can be replicated on a state and con- tom line this season. Snacks gressional district level. and candy are expected to In the short term, this helps with bring in millions in sales, re- their immediate reelection; in the long spectively. Sales of holiday term, it begins to lay the groundwork treats such as cheese, jams for the 2016 presidential election. A and jellies are also expected AYNARD R two-for-one is pretty good in any busi- to jump. We love our pets so JACKSON ness deal. pet care is expected to grow Our congressional leaders have lit- by 5.3 percent and pet food tle to no interaction with black Republicans or the 1.4 percent. black community. This is a serious strategic mistake. Republicans have little appreciation for how disillu- sioned the black community is with President Obama. Black physicians are apoplectic at how Obamacare is negatively impacting their medical practices; HBCUs are in open rebellion against the Obama administration’s policies that are devastating their student en- RManey aprdenut cobnselrviatciveas nprospo’sa l cromees sfropm thoe conn- sgeram pout fnorwa rhd bye Preasidelnthdif fecr ian frunedamental ap- rollment; black entrepreneurs are being shut out of are critical of the Affordable servative Republican Study George W. Bush. A 2005 study proaches. federal procurement opportunities and are having dif- Care Act or what they derisive- Committee, which put for- of the Bush plan by the Tax “One of the widest gaps be- ficult times with access to capital from the very banks ly call “Obamacare.” But what ward a bill with 100 co-spon- Policy Center, a joint project tween Democrats and his administration has bailed out. are they proposing that proves sors. H.R. 3121 would give a by the Urban Institute and the Republicans is the basic un- These three issues – health care, education and small they care $7,500 deduction to individ- Brookings Institution, found derstanding of what it means business – play to the strengths of our party; so why about unin- uals and a $20,000 deduction that ‘lower-income individu- to offer a plan to people of lim- we are not taking advantage of this huge opening sured Ameri- to families. als experience the largest de- ited means,” the Florida news- Obama has given us is mind-blowing. cans? “We saw two big catches clines in uninsurance rates’ paper observed. “For There are several national organizations within the The here. You would need to have under the Bush proposal. Democrats, a plan is an iden- black community that focuses on these three issues, Tampa Bay insurance in the first place. “However, of the 45 million tified insurance policy, and I have had discussions with each of their execu- Times’ Plus, the bill would eliminate people uninsured then, Bush’s whether public, as in expand- tive boards. They are very enthusiastic about the pos- “Pundit Fact” the biggest tax break house- $3,000 tax credit plan would ed Medicaid, or private, as in sibility of establishing long-term relations with the team discov- holds enjoy today, the portion have helped only about 2 mil- buying subsidized private in- Republican Party if, and only if, the party is willing to ered some of their premiums paid by lion people who made less surance through a web-based, address its concerns with policy solutions. GEORGE E. interesting their employer. Getting rid of than 200 percent of federal highly regulated marketplace. They each have their own ideal solutions but are CURRY findings when that $170 billion tax benefit poverty and just a bit over 3 For Republicans, a plan is any- willing to enter into a dialogue to see if the Republican it approached would be a tough sell and a million overall.” thing that makes buying in- Party can find common ground with them that will that question indirectly. dramatic change to employ- The third option – Health surance more affordable, how- lead to legislation that they can support. Many of these Specifically, the newspaper er-provided insurance.” Savings Accounts – fared no ever the person finds the pol- organizations have leaned left politically, so their will- looked at the main Republican As for the refundable tax better. icy.” ingness to engage in substantive dialogue with the alternatives to the Affordable credits, it noted that they “are The Tampa paper said: After a terrible two-month Republican Party is a tectonic shift in the political land- Care Act, and the patient di- like tax deductions, with the “Thomas Buchmueller, a rollout, the Obama adminis- scape. agnosis under the GOP pro- big difference that you can health economist at the tration finally may be in a po- Priebus has shown a respectful understanding of posals was not encouraging. claim the credit even if you University of Michigan, said it sition to silence some of its le- that shift. He and his staff have been masterful in “Not all but most of the nine don’t have taxable income. is a major undertaking to pro- gitimate critics. building relations with prominent black organizations bills on our list use the tax H.R. 2300 from Rep. Tom vide insurance to those who A report issued Sunday by that have long been ignored by the Republican Party. code to put more money in cit- Price, R-Ga., offers a maximum lack the money to pay for it. the Health and Human Priebus hosted a luncheon in August commemorat- izens’ pockets on the condi- tax credit of $5,000 for fami- “’Tinkering with tax deduc- Services Administration dis- ing the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. tion that the money will be lies making up to 200 percent tions and making health sav- closed that the primary web- In attendance were Marc Morial, president of the spent on health care,” the of the federal poverty level, or ings accounts more attractive site, HealthCare.gov, has been National Urban League; Hilary Shelton, head of the newspaper stated. “We found about $47,000 a year.” is not going to change that ba- successfully overhauled and NAACP’s government relations office; and Wade three basic approaches that The paper said: “The pro- sic fact,’ Buchmueller said. is now able to support more Henderson, head of Leadership Conference on Civil potentially address insurance posal from Price would make ‘Roughly half of the Affordable than 800,000 consumer visits and Human Rights. Yes, you heard me right; they were affordability:” credits payable in advance. In Care Act coverage gains come a day. Priebus’ personal guests for the event. Priebus also at- • Overhauling health care other words, you could use from expanding Medicaid. I Among the improvement tended the NAACP’s national convention last summer tax deductions the federal credit even if you don’t see anything in these cited: and was warmly received by those who wanted to take • Refundable tax credits didn’t have the money up proposals that would do much • The deployment of 12 pictures and talk with him. • Health Savings Accounts front to pay for insurance. for the people who will gain large, dedicated servers Priebus is also seeking to re-engage seasoned black On overhauling health care “While the details are differ- Medicaid under the ACA.’” • Significantly upgrading operatives such as the legendary Bob Brown and Kay tax deductions, the newspa- ent, this resembles the pro- Like so many issues, memory to improve response James. These are people who understand policy and per said, “The most generous Democrats and Republicans time the optics of policy. Over the past several years, these veterans have been pushed aside for these millenni- als who have little to no appreciation for those who paved the way for them. Priebus understands that OUR VOICES both must be engaged if the party is to make lasting inroads into the black community. So, Obama is driving away the black community and the Democratic Party, but our congressional leaders e North Carolina children are dying have not given them a compelling reason to move to WWe fohunyd o umt in oOcrtober who die. That is because a mothers experience during smoking or drinking, that pre- the Republican Party. If they come up with policy so- that infant mortality got worse healthy infant is the product pregnancy, starting with dispose to an unhealthy preg- lutions that address the three above issues, blacks are in North Carolina last year, as of a healthy pregnancy, which poverty. Poverty in North nancy outcome. Similarly, willing to listen and engage, but it has to be on a sub- it had the year before. So did is in turn the product of a Carolina is 2.5 percentage good health care can support stantive level. child mortality. healthy woman. points higher now than it was a woman’s choice to breast Priebus has been given the blueprint; Christie has Infant mortality is a meas- Yet, we have not been doing in 2007, before the bottom fell feed, which has been associ- proven that it works. Congressional Republicans and ure of the number of infants such a good job keeping out of our economy as a re- ated with healthier infants. Republican governors, can you hear me now? born alive who die in their first women and children healthy sult of the great recession. There is another, even more year of life, whereas child mor- in our state. According to the Poverty affects everything subtle condition that could af- Raynard Jackson is president & CEO of Raynard tality is a measure of the num- Department of Health and that affects health, such as the fect the health of a mother to Jackson & Associates, LLC., a Washington, D.C.-based ber of children between their Human Services, nearly half quality of one’s diet, the qual- be and in turn the health of public relations/government affairs firm. first and fifth birthdays who of women who delivered in ity of one’s housing and the her child and that is stress. die. 2012 were overweight or quality of one’s education. It Many social and family chal- What is special about infant obese, which are important determines whether a family lenges are stressful, but every- mortality is that it isn’t just reasons why a pregnancy may lives near sources of pollution, day stress, given the body’s about infants. It is about the not result in a healthy infant. which can affect the ability of normal response to stress and health of all of us. Infant mor- Smoking and drinking during both men and women to con- the support of others, can be tality, more than any other sin- pregnancy are other reasons ceive a healthy baby and for overcome. gle health statistic, says a lot why a newborn may be at risk women to carry a healthy Surely, one of the greatest, about us as a society because of dying, mainly because the baby to term. It determines and most tragic, disadvan- it reflects the investments we infants of women who smoke one’s access to health care be- tages experienced by women have made over many years or drink during pregnancy are fore, during and after preg- and children in their develop- in healthy children, healthy more likely to deliver babies nancy. ing years in this country and women, and healthy pregnan- too soon, or too small. Women’s health care before this state is racism. cies. But there are deeper causes pregnancy can help her Weathering is one explanation Infant mortality focuses our of unhealthy pregnancies that choose when to become preg- for the significant difference attention on the living condi- cry out for attention. These nant and then to prepare for in infant mortality rates be- tions of all women and chil- are related to the conditions a healthy pregnancy by ad- tween blacks and whites. dren, not just the ones who that children experience grow- dressing some of the prob- Jonathan B. Kotch, M.D. are pregnant, not just the ones ing up, and the conditions that lems, such as overweight, The Policy Watch BUSINESS BRIEFS WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM CELEBRITY BARTENDER The Triangle A Celebrity Bartender Black Tie Gala is Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. at TRIBUNE Zinda New Asian on Fayetteville Street in down- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013 PAGE 5A town Raleigh. All proceeds go to 10 local charities.

HEALTH CARE The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce and Business NC Mutual will host a health care event Dec. 10, noon at 411 W. Chapel Hill St. • The Chamber’s annual By Charlene Crowell class, had children ages 3 to $80,400. By 2010, the racial home values The irony of these findings Racial 10wealth years old, had similar life gap is growing Black Business Social is Dec. NATIONAL NEWSPAPER income gap had narrowed to The tough choices that is that owning a home has 28, 5 to 9 p.m. at The Republic, PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION aspirations and were select- $28,000, with black median these families face often lead been the traditional gateway ed from the same three cities. 353 W. Main St. Register at Although most Sunday income at $56,000 and white to decisions to early use re- to building family wealth. In At the beginning of the http://2013bbs4.eventbrite.com. school children are warned median income slightly less tirement assets, particularly many instances, a home pur- study, the wealth gap be- against the “love of money,” at $84,000. Similarly, al- to manage periods of unem- chase also represents the sin- tween blacks and whites was JOB TRAINING by adulthood it is the lack of though the proportion of ployment, health care costs gle largest investment that clearly evident. In 1998, the Durham is offering telecom- it that becomes the source of blacks achieving a college ed- or a child’s college education. many families make in their median net financial wealth, munications job training for many problems. When fi- ucation consistently lagged However, their premature us- lifetimes. But for homeown- excluding home equity, for the unemployed. An informa- nances are so fragile that behind that of whites, the age forces more financial ers still living in areas heav- blacks in the sample was tion session is Dec. 11, 10 a.m. even a small shortfall pres- size of that disparity de- stress in later years. ily hit by foreclosures, many more than $16,000 lower to 4 p.m. at Stanford Warren ents a big problem, a few creased over time. The gap Conversely, when families now owe more than their than for white families. Library, 1201 Fayetteville St. hundred dollars might as between the proportions of are able to secure stable jobs homes are worth. 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AENC TRADE SHOW Annual Association Executives of North Carolina trade show is Dec. 12, 12:30 Booming entrepreneurship among black women Farah Ahmad, policy analyst to 4 p.m. at the Raleigh doors: Cheryl Lofton & at the Center for American Convention Center. Over 200 Associates. However acciden- Progress. “There’s this urge for exhibitors will be on hand. tal, Lofton is part of a national trend. businesswomen of color to start their own businesses and STORE OPENING Since 1997, the number of have professional and career Massage Envy Spa will open black women-owned business- success in that way.” its 13th location in the Triangle es has skyrocketed by more But entrepreneurship carries Dec. 17 in the Shops at Erwin than 250 percent. Today, its own obstacles for black Mill, 737 Ninth St., Suite 240. there’s an estimated more than women, especially those in Call 667-0808 or visit 1.1 million black women- male-dominated fields. For this MassageEnvyRDU.com. owned businesses in existence, with an estimated $44.9 billion reason, Lofton makes it a point to do business with other BUSINESS NETWORKING in revenue for 2013, accord- women owners – including her Morrisville Chamber will ing to a report commissioned barber, her tailor shop’s host its next Coffee and by American Express OPEN, plumber and her home’s land- Connections networking Dec. which analyzed Census data. scaper. 19, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at 260 “While firms owned by “Qualifying for loans is much Town Hall Drive, Suite A. Call women of color are smaller more difficult as an African- (919) 463-7150. than non-minority women- owned businesses both in American. The same credit score that’s OK for other folks CODE SEMINAR terms of average employment is not OK for us,” Lofton ex- City of Durham is offering a and revenues, their growth in plains. She has the additional North Carolina Lien Law, number and economic clout is burden of being a woman, say- Energy Code and Durham generally far outpacing that of ing her grandfather’s male City/County Permitting semi- all women-owned firms,” the clients did not take her seri- nar Dec. 19, 6 to 8 p.m. at City report explains. ously once she took the reigns. Hall, 101 City Hall Plaza. Most of the businesses are For black women who are in- Contact: Vincent Wingate at one-woman shows. According terested in starting a business, Vincent.Wingate@DurhamNC. to the National Women’s the resources are there. The gov or call 560-4180, ext. Business Council, 96.5 percent federal Minority Business 17241. of black women-owned firms are non-employer status. The Development Agency offers help with everything from ex- POP-UP SHOPS small remaining employer pansion tips to loan and grant Several seasonal pop-up businesses owned by black information. Such organiza- shops have opened at women provided 272,000 jobs tions also exist at the state lev- Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club this year. el in most cases. And a Forbes Blvd. in Durham: I Accessories, New York, Georgia and Texas article titled “Minority Women: Splat Ball, Cageside Fight Co., are home to the highest num- Entrepreneurs: Go-Getters Royal Velvet Cheesecake and ber of black women-owned Without Resources,” recom- Marley Coffee. businesses. In North Carolina, they are thriving; since 1997, mends joining women’s asso- ciations and trade groups. Send your business news to the number of such business- Lofton also has advice for [email protected]. craft. She was able to earn “The day I opened the doors es has increased by 265 per- By Jazelle Hunt black women considering go- money while enrolled at to the new building was the cent. The rate of employment NNPA COLUMNIST ing into business for them- Howard University by ironing, day he died,” she said. “I was of these businesses is up 358 selves. WASHINGTON – Cheryl mending and tailoring her the first college-educated per- percent, and revenues gener- “Be dedicated to what you Lofton had never intended to classmates’ clothes. son in my family, and I went ated have boomed 406 per- do, and work hard every day be a small business owner. Her When her grandfather be- so I wouldn’t have to join the cent. to grow your business,” she Shop smartly grandfather, J.C. Lofton, was came ill, she found herself family business. But my con- “Women of color haven’t had said. “Women are everywhere the first African-American to spending more time on the science wouldn’t let me let the as much access to mobility in now. I think we’ve gotten a lot for a charity own a tailoring school and re- business – including purchas- business go under. At the time, the corporate world. Even By Stephanie Carroll more respect by stepping out. lated business in Washington, ing a new building – and less no one else in the family was though there’s this sense that They know we can do it, and Carson D.C. She spent her summers time sewing and attending to interested or able.” diversity is important, you just N.C. NEWS SERVICE we will do it.” working with him, learning the financial matters. Today, it’s her name on the haven’t seen it reflected,” said RALEIGH - According to AARP, older Americans are more likely to receive charitable solicitations than any other group, and not all re- quests are legitimate, warns Doug Shadel, author of FiveSUBMITTED BY PNC golden BANK who you’re buying rules for, decide mers arefor drumming holidayup their shopping AARP’s “Outsmarting the how much you will spend per own gifts. Whip up a few Scam Artists.” If you bought the gifts in the person. If $15 is all you can af- dozen batches of your special Shadel advises seniors and holiday classic, “The Twelve ford per person, then spend cookies, cake pops or brown- others to be cautious of char- Days of Christmas,” it would $15 – not $17 or $20. If that ies, package in pretty baskets ities whose names are simi- cost a record $27,393, accord- seems a bit Scrooge-like, tell with a bow and call it a day. lar to better-known organi- ing to the 30th annual PNC your friends/family to set the Who on your list wouldn’t love zations. You can also request Christmas Price Index. same limits for you. Take ad- a homemade treat over a store- written information, avoid Few have a budget for all vantage of online budgeting bought gift? cash gifts and ask for a re- those birds and performers, but tools to set limits with text or ceipt. ‘tis the season to get carried email alerts to warn you. 5. Pay smartly. Like the Shadel also says to ask the away. PNC’s Diana Benthall of- maids, milk the most out of person requesting the dona- fers these Five Golden Rules so 3. Find the bargains. Be surf- your money. Pre-paid cards tion more about how the do- you don’t overstuff the stock- ing while the swans are a- mean you only spend a set nations are used and how ings – or your budget: swimming. Look for coupons amount and are perfect for much goes to operating costs and Groupons. When it comes kids to learn how to buy for versus the actual cause it 1. Be choosy. Identify your to online shopping, there’s a others and stay on budget. claims to serve. special partridge and pare cost for convenience. PNC cal- Cash in on your credit card re- “A lot of times, charitable down your list to those you’re culates the online cost of the ward points to buy gifts. When solicitors will try and get you actually close to. Don’t guilt- “The Twelve Days of using credit, make sure you into kind of a heightened buy for those far-away rela- Christmas” gifts is $39,762, have a plan to pay off your bal- emotional state around their tives who will re-gift your tacky which is 45 percent over the ance. charity,” he said. present anyways. If you can’t in-person approach. But you For online payments, look To receive alerts on the lat- resist, create a funny e-card for can save by watching for free for security or privacy seals est scams and schemes, con- free. shipping offers and no-hassle first before submitting infor- sumers can sign up for the returns plus Free Shipping Day mation. The payment page AARP Fraud Watch Network 2. Create a budget. Don’t be on Dec. 18. should have a lock icon and on the organization’s web- one of the geese that lays a the address should start with site. spending egg. Once you know 4. Get crafty. Handy drum- “https”. NEWS WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM The Triangle ‘ROUND TRIBUNE RALEIGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013 – PAGE 6A To reduce the number of vehicles that are stolen and then sold for parts or crushed, the state has enacted tougher laws that will re- quire salvage yards and recyclers to verify vehicle information with the Division of Motor Vehicles prior to scraping vehicles or selling Focus parts. School Beginning Dec. 1, the NCDMV will introduce the NC Scrap Vehicle Reporting System, which News & Notes will allow metals recyclers and salvage yards to verify whether a vehicle brought to them DURHAM COUNTY Mural project delves Durham Public Schools will without a title and more than 10 model years old has been reported stolen prior to purchase. hold three community meet- The NCDMV will provide system access to ings to discuss high rates of salvage yards and metals recyclers so they suspension and discipline of can cross-reference information with DMV black and disable students: into local histories • Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon files. All North Carolina salvage yards and recyclers are being notified that they must reg- at the Staff Development ister with NCID and NCDOT/DMV to access Center, 2107 Hillandale Rd; the new system and begin verifying the sta- • Dec. 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at tus of vehicles brought to them on or after Northern High, 117 Tom Dec. 1. Because of routine weekly mainte- Wilkinson Rd nance, the system will not be available for ver- • Dec. 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at ifications on Sundays from 6 a.m. to noon. Southern High, 800 Clayton If a vehicle is reported stolen, the system Rd. will notify the salvage yard or recycling business to verify the vehicle identification number and stop the purchase of the vehicle. The system will immediately notify the Division’s License and Theft Bureau about the stolen ve- Northern hicle and the business must also notify its local law enforcement agency. Information ob- tained by these businesses is available only High to law enforcement agencies. If the vehicle is not reported stolen, the sys- student tem will allow the sale to continue, requiring a copy or scanned image of the seller’s driv- promotes er license and identifying information about the vehicles to be maintained by the business. A printable verification will be provided at the local foods end of the transaction, and the seller must print and maintain the record for two years from the date of the purchase.

WASHINGTON TERRACE PHOTO/MATT PHILLIPS The City Council this week approved a $2.1 million loan to DHIC to purchase the Two murals, painted by participants in the “ROOTS: Social Histories through Murals” project, decorate Washington Terrace apartments in Southeast the halls in the Holton Resource Center. Raleigh. By Matt Phillips culture’s value. The province is named after the THE VOICE famed Las Hermanas Mirabal, four Dominican sisters who gave up lives of privilege to fight against DURHAM – The mural speaks to us of history. The the Trujillo dictatorship. vibrant yellows, the hissing blues, and the bull’s Disla said the story of the sisters and travelling in Diabetes awareness hard stare remind those who walk past it on the first the province inspires students to ask themselves floor of the Holton Resource Center: This, here, is important questions. crucial for black the Bull City. “We don’t give them (students) nearly the credit Tough as nails. Hard as bricks. But soft, too, like we should,” Disla said. “I’m always amazed at what the carefully painted green leaves. students come up with.” PHOTO/WENDY LU community The mural, and another like it on the second floor, Robert Hunter, who taught liberal arts in the Andresha Mcphaul spends By Alexis Taylor were painted as part of “ROOTS: Social Histories Durham and Wake County school systems for over AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS about 20 hours a week work- through Murals,” a project facilitated by the Durham 30 years, is the arts education coordinator for the ing at SEEDS, a community E.K. Ray just hadn’t been feeling well. Maybe nonprofit Global Leadership Institute Inc. project. He said he thinks projects like this one are garden based in downtown it was a virus, like his general practitioner sug- Executive Director LeAnne Disla said the project the future of global education. Durham that promotes sus- gested. Maybe there was something in the helps students analyze their communities. They con- “It really helps kids to open their eyes that they tainable agriculture. chilly November air, or something more to the duct research before developing a plan for the mu- live in a vast community that’s rich in history,” he heartburn that never went away. rals, which are painted by a group of Dominican mu- said. “It’s a very motivating and stimulating approach Whatever it was, the young entrepreneur ralists. to learning.” By Wendy Lu was experiencing extreme nausea. If he was- The students dig into the complex tapestry of lo- But Hunter said the project is also about commu- THE DURHAM VOICE n’t throwing up, he was running to the bath- cal history. Their research leads them to images that nity ties. The process is such that people have to de- DURHAM – Andresha room every 15 minutes, all of which com- represent their community. Responsible, critical cide on the mural imagery together, but the dialog Mcphaul likes to get her hands pounded the lethargy that had overcome him analysis of important social constructs like race and isn’t just about beautification. dirty. in recent weeks. economic oppression are part of the process. And “A community comes together to show who they The 15-year-old gets It turned out to be not just one thing he ate that’s what makes the murals important, Disla said. are and what they want people to know,” Hunter dropped off three times a week but everything he ate. “To do a piece of public art, you need to know your said. “It really teaches learning for passion’s sake. at SEEDS, a community garden At over 400 pounds, the 31-year-old had de- community,” she said. “You need to know your his- Danielle Payton teaches French at Cedar Ridge High located at 706 Gilbert St. in cen- veloped type 2 diabetes mellitus, a form of tory.” in Hillsborough. She’s also an education consultant tral Durham that advocates diabetes that usually hits people in adulthood. The process starts with a group trip to the for Global Leadership Institute Inc. sustainability and food secu- The insulin imbalance is mostly the result of Dominican province of Hermanas Mirabal, where Payton said projects like this one “turn learning rity. She works with a team of poor diet and no exercise. students and other community members attend a on its head. crew members to harvest, His doctors said that for half a year, his body seven-day institute. Hermanas Mirabal is the birth- In a digital age where students are difficult to teach weigh and prepare the gar- had been slowly shutting down as a result of place of MARHMI, the Movimiento Artistico and standardized testing is king, Payton said it’s im- den’s produce – including his toxic relationship with food. Hermanas Mirabal, an artist collective led by mural- portant to engage students outside the classroom okra, tomatoes, eggplants, “I started to go into a diabetic coma,” he said, ist Hector Blanco that has painted over 400 murals setting. squash, zucchini and peppers noting that he was told his blood sugar count in the province with the goal of reclaiming public “With this, you get the opportunity to get outside – for Durham Farmers’ Market was over 700 milligrams per deciliter. Blood space. and interact with the people around you,” Payton the next day. sugar concentration normally is 70 mg/dl to Students and community members tour the said. “It’s a more interesting, more engaging 21st “I get to learn more about 130 mg/dl before a meal and less than 180 province and attend workshops. The experience is century interaction.” where my food comes from, mg/dl after eating, according to the American meant to help them understand how to let local his- how to plant my own food, Diabetes Association. tory define the concepts of their own murals back who the food goes to and why Preventive health care, including screening home. Matt Phillips is the editor-in-chief at N.C. Central’s I should eat healthier,” and treatment for diabetes, is a key part of Disla said traveling to Hermanas Mirabal is criti- Campus Echo, an award-winning HBCU student news- Andresha said. the health care reforms addressed by the fed- cal because it makes participants aware of their own paper. Andresha has been involved eral Affordable Care Act. with SEEDS, or South Eastern Ray now admits that the habits that led to Efforts Developing Sustainable his condition centered around long work Spaces, Inc., since she was 5 hours, late-night meals – many of them at fast years old. At the time, her food restaurants – and no exercise. “When you grandmother encouraged her eat like that and you’re stagnant and not ex- and her sister, Nilisha, to get ercising, the weight just piles on,” he said. RaleighBy Patricia Mial-Mosleywoman needs help off the couch at home and vol- By May 2005, Ray was an intensive care pa- ADHD, and the 10-year-old to help build skills in unteer at the community gar- tient at Georgetown University Hospital. He Special To The Tribune team development and self-discipline. den instead. only had two options: get used to injecting Linda plans are to return to school for business, Linda Dejesus is a struggling young mother of They spent so much time at himself with insulin or change his behavior. working her own cleaning business, make jewel- two boys ages 10 and 12. She has appealed to Single SEEDS that the organization’s “I had put my life into great peril. Going ry and paint pictures. Single Women With Children Women With Children, Inc., which is a nonprofit leaders decided to create through the traumatic experience I had just is asking for monetary donations to assist Linda organization seeking assistance for her electric bill SEEDlings, a program designed gone through, it was more than enough for with clothing, food, other necessities and afford- that was about to be turned off. to teach first- through fifth- me to say no more fries, no more cheeseburg- able housing in the Raleigh-Garner area. We accepted Linda’s case after assessing her graders about gardening and ers, no more fried chicken or pizza. I imme- You may contact us at (919) 250-3593, e-mail: needs. Linda is a very hard- working young woman nature. diately cut all that out.” [email protected] or visit website: singlewom- and has an entrepreneurial spirit. She owns a clean- Andresha continued to vol- According to the U.S. Department of Health enwithchildren.org All help is tax deductible and ing business called Amazing Touch that was put unteer at the community gar- and Human Services, 25.8 million Americans appreciated. on hold due to her recent issues with a wrecked den in middle school. Now a – including children and adults – have been car and health problems. junior at Northern High, she diagnosed with diabetes. Patricia Mial-Mosley is founder and director of She also paints and makes jewelry, but this has serves as a crew member for “It is an epidemic in our communities,” said Single Women With Children. diminished because of her long hours at work and Durham Inner-city Gardeners, Tracy Newsome, associate director of mission her current health issues. or DIG, a program under SEEDS delivery for the American Diabetes Unfortunately, after her car accident, her life be- that promotes leadership, busi- Association. “African-Americans are the sec- gan to fall apart. During the time she was taking x- ness and organic gardening ond-highest ethnic group affected by dia- rays from her accident, doctors also discovered a skills in teenagers. betes.” recurrence of cancer that haw now spread to oth- “The people keep me com- “People think it’s not going to happen to er parts of her body. ing back,” she said. “Just know- them,” Newsome said. “They are in denial and She was unable to work while going through treat- ing that I’m making a differ- want to eat what they want to eat. You can ments and her bills mounted up. Linda is still go- ence, you can see it in their prevent type 2. Small steps lead to big re- faces.” wards.” ing through many uncertainties as her cancer treat- As a year-round youth Ray said changing food patterns with small ments have left her body numb and in severe pain. leader, Andresha manages children can help a small part of the epidem- She is currently taking medications to help her group projects and mentors ic. manage throughout the day so she can work for new DIG members who may “When you’re a child, you hear your moth- another cleaning company. Linda continues to work have questions or need assis- er say ‘If you’re good in the store, you can get long hours to support her family as she deals with tance with their garden work. a bag of chips or some fries from McDonalds.’ severe pain at night to the point that she cannot DIG co-coordinator Kamilah This sets up a pattern for children and even sleep. She is a very supportive and a loving moth- Holtz calls Andresha a “quiet as adults because later, when you get a new er to her family. leader” who isn’t afraid to ad- job or a new promotion, you turn to a slice of Single Women With Children has enrolled her two dress potential issues or take cheesecake, a slice of pie or an extravagant boys in its basketball program. This program will Linda Dejesus on responsibility. dinner as a reward. You don’t think about the help the 12-year -old who has been diagnosed with calories or the downside of the reward.” Different WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM roads for The Triangle Grambling, TRIBUNE Southern SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013 – SECTION B Grambling and Southern, two teams intimately de- pendent upon their football rivalry for geographic brag- ging rights and financial gain, met last weekend in the 40th Bayou Classic in Sports New Orleans. A game that annually di- vides friends and families, melts HBCU football mes- sage boards, and swirls a na- Unsportsmanlike conduct: tional audience within a cu- rious mix of sports nostal- gia, cultural obligation and wishful thinking, again de- TheBy Everett L. Glenn exploitation of black athletes livered its unique blend of NNPA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR post-Thanksgiving pagean- try and diversion. (Part 1 of a 3-part series) The Jaguars provided a 40- 17 final score for a Classic WASHINGNTON – Under its victory notched weeks ago, television deal, each Big 10 uni- when leadership strife versity will receive $24.6 mil- claimed the job of former lion annually. The Pac-12’s new Grambling head coach Doug television deal will pay each Williams, and member $22 million a year. led to a pecu- Each member of the Big 12 will liar shuffling of get $20 million, and ACC uni- head coaches, versities will receive $17 mil- and moved lion when each academic year members of the kicks off. Grambling To put those figures in per- football team spective, the annual payout for to boycott poor a single institution in those facility and conferences is larger than the JL training condi- combined gross revenue ($16 tions and forfeit CARTER million) of four black confer- a game against ences: the CIAA, MEAC, SIAC R S . Jackson State. and SWAC. It was a score The salary of a football and indicative of the state of a basketball coach, Alabama’s both programs, and the Nick Saban ($4.8 million) and proper finale for two Kentucky’s John Calapari ($3.7 schools that share a time- million base/$31.65 million less football rivalry, but are deal), is greater than the com- vastly uneven on earned op- bined salaries of the 96 head timism for their respective coaches of HBCU Division 1- Ninety percent of the NCAA revenue is produced by 1 percent of athletes – mostly African-American programs. AA and Division II basketball For Southern, the 2013 and football teams, and near- Ninety percent are black,” said of the USC football roster and scholarships annually, making athletes, according to the an- Bayou Classic was the sec- ly 50 percent of their com- Sonny Vaccaro, who since sign- 70 percent of its starters are black athletes the single largest nual NCAA Graduation Success ond act of an unexpected bined $16 million revenue. ing his pioneering shoe con- black. Black athletes make up generator of scholarship dol- Rate Report. During the 2011- epic of a season. First-year And that’s the income of just tract with Michael Jordan in nearly 90 percent of the USC lars besides the federal gov- 12 school year, USC graduat- coach Dawson Odums pre- two coaches. 1984 also profited off the la- men’s basketball team. At ernment. At USC, black talent ed 43 percent of its black foot- pares for a berth in the Although almost all of the bor of the black athlete by UCLA, 51 percent of the foot- supports scholarships for 600 ball players, compared to 67 SWAC championship game head coaches at major univer- building sponsorship empires ball roster and 72 percent of mostly white athletes and percent of white players, ac- with two Bayou Classic vic- sities are white, but black ath- successively at Nike, Adidas starters are black. In basket- salaries for 94 coaches, as well cording to the University of tories and an eight-win sea- letes generate most of the and Reebok. ball, black athletes make up 80 as 615 scholarships and Pennsylvania’s Center for the son secured on his rookie money. Two California universities percent of the team. salaries for 89 coaches at Study of Equity in Education. season resumé. “Ninety percent of the NCAA are a case in point. Black stu- According to NCAA President UCLA. USC’s basketball team fared He was not the big name revenue is produced by 1 per- dents represent less than 5 per- Mark Emmert, basketball and While black athletes domi- even worse, with a 43 percent coach many thought cent of the athletes. Go to the cent of the UCLA and USC stu- football revenue at those nate the rosters, their academ- Graduation Success Rate, the Southern needed, but has skill positions – the stars. dent bodies. Nearly 43 percent schools funds $2 billion in ic success lags behind white emerged as the heir appar- See BLACK/2B ent to a coaching legacy left unattended since Southern fired Pete Richardson four years ago. COLLEGE FOOTBALL The final act is Southern's appearance in the SWAC championship game, which may prove to be the Jaguars' finest hour of the season, even if they do not win. For the earned exposure, the re- Eagles earn all-conference honorswas second in kickoff returns cruitment boost and the fi- (30.3 ypg). nancial development oppor- Foster ended the regular sea- tunities which typically go son as the FCS leader in tack- with a SWAC championship les. He set a school single-sea- game, Southern has more son record in total tackles with than reversed the sins of 144. Greg LaFleur and Stump Jones was third in the MEAC Mitchell. in interceptions (4) and fourth It has ushered in an era of in passes defended (12). lofty achievement and lofti- Parent finished third in the er expectations on the Bluff, conference with a 41.5 punt- a fan base notoriously more ing average. impatient and happily un- reasonable than most in St. Augustine’s HBCU football culture. Former Falcons standout While Southern appears to Alex Hall can add a Canadian be on a path of manifest Football League title to his destiny for the SWAC West repertoire. Hall’s Saskatchewan and beyond, Grambling con- Roughriders defeated the tinues to grasp for direction Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Grey in finding true north. There Cup, the CFL’s version of the are rumors that the next Super Bowl. Hall recovered a head coach has been found fumble in the victory and ends in Broderick Fobbs, a former the season with 40 tackles and standout Tiger tailback and 16 sacks. position coach at McNeese The Cleveland Browns select- State. Interim head coach ed him in the seventh round of Dennis 'Dirt' Winston hasn't the 2008 NFL Draft, making been shy about lobbying to him one of only three St. Aug’s players in school history to be keep his gig, but acknowl- Former St. Augustine’s defensive end Alex Hall (89) has a CFL title to his resume. edges that the job likely drafted. Hall still holds St. Aug’s awaits Fobbs' coronation. single-game sack record (4.5) By Bonitta Best the MEAC’s all-conference Tazmon Foster and defensive A coach targeted and not Division I-FCS with five special and shares the school’s single- [email protected] team. back Michael Jones to the sec- yet named by the universi- teams returns for touchdowns. season (13) and career sack Return specialist Adrian ond team, and punter Oleg ty would indicate ongoing N.C. Central He led the conference in punt marks (26). Wilkins was voted to the first Parent to the third team. discussions about the value Four Eagles were named to return average (13.4 ypg) and team; senior linebacker Wilkins is the only player in or terms of the contract or necessary changes to make the program more suitable for growth and sustainability. Could a holdup be COLLEGE CORNER traced to Grambling still ow- ing Doug Williams $245,000? Are UL system leaders trying to avoid a big payout for a new and prici- N.C. Central seeks new volleyball coachDominion, N.C. State fans can’t er head coach in order to Three HBCU coaching vacan- Crooks to go. well represented Monday night Shaw avoid a replay of broken cies so far: Morgan State, The university announced when the Eagles traveled to Former volleyball coach and say their victory over the promises and lawsuits Alabama A&M and N.C. last week that it would not re- South Carolina. assistant athletics director Wolfpack was a fluke. You threats once made by Central. Grambling State just new her contract. Crawford- Vanessa Taylor is a byprod- Dianthia Ford-Kee is moving know some folks got to find Williams after Grambling re- filled theirs. Crooks finished 94-175 in eight uct of Elizabeth City State and on up. Ford-Kee left the Bears any type of excuse to explain neged on contract guaran- Uh guys, signing period is in seasons. The Eagles won just Johnson C. Smith. Bulldogs several years ago to become losing to an HBCU. tees? Would any respectable February. Let’s get to it; chop three games, which disquali- coach Doug Robertson Jr. for- AD at Lincoln (Pa.) Last month, Duke football and NCCU bas- head coach be willing to shop. fied them from the MEAC tour- merly coached at Bowie State. she moved on to take the same ketball are the best shows in walk into such a situation nament. Crawford-Crooks’ last The two coaches are quite fa- position at Division I town. Enjoy the coaches while without certain protections? WOMEN winning season was in 2007, miliar with each other. Mississippi Valley State. you can. Is Grambling's football cri- N.C. Central and former volleyball coach CC’s spies tell us a certain sis a crumbling infrastruc- Finally! Not that CC likes to and current athletics director St. Augustine’s MEN former CIAA coach that’s now ture and lack of facilities? see anybody lose their job – Ingrid Wicker-McCree recruit- Drama at St. Aug’s! Stay N.C. Central in the SWAC has or will apply Or a sign of crumbling sup- OK, maybe one or two people ed most of those players. tuned. Are the Eagles hot or what? for the football opening. port within the Grambling – but it was time for volleyball In basketball, the CIAA was After their win over Old Hmmm. football fan community? coach Georgette Crawford- 2B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, December 8, 2013

practice room with three sec- all of USC’s 21 sports. BlackContinued from 1B athletestions with enough space for Another $177 million was worst in the PAC-12. As bad as four full basketball courts or spent on renovation to the this is, it represents an im- nine volleyball courts as well Rose Bowl and $185 million in provement over the 38 percent as space for coaches and ad- renovation to Pauley Pavilion a year earlier. ministrative offices. at UCLA. Not a single black con- Travel east to Ohio State – or Nor were they included in tractor participated on any of anywhere else – and the pat- the $70 million John McKay the projects. Two Hispanic tern is the same. Center, a 110,000-square-foot firms received contracts worth If any former star black ath- athletic and academic facility approximately 6 percent of the lete blossoms into successful that houses meeting rooms, Pauley Pavilion project, accord- business owners, he gets shut coaches’ offices and a locker ing to UCLA officials. USC of- out again because of the lack room for the football program, ficials refused to respond to of participation of black busi- as well as the Stevens inquiries about participation nesses and professionals. Academic Center (including by black contractors and pro- Blacks were not included in space for tutoring, counseling, fessionals on the Galen and USC’s $140 million Galen study and computer rooms for John McKay Centers. Center, a 255,000 square-foot student-athletes), a weight basketball arena with 10,258 room, an athletic training room Everett L. Glenn is in charge seats. A 45,000 square-foot at- and a state-of-the-art digital of the National Sports tachment contains additional media production facility for Authority. December 16 COLLEGE BASKETBALL December 10 NCCU men snag anotherBy Bonitta Best big win [email protected]

Virginia State women are the last undefeated team in the CIAA. Over on the men’s side, Livingstone is proving last year’s record-setting season was no fluke. The Blue Bears are 4-0.

WOMEN Shaw (2-1) The Shaw Invitational has been pushed back a day. Originally set for Friday and January 11 Saturday, it will now be held Saturday and Sunday. Palm Amere Mays led the Falcons to back-to-back wins in Beach Atlantic will play the Mt. Olive Classic. Fayetteville State on Saturday; PBA and Shaw on Sunday. Both games are 2 p.m. SPORTS The Bears then travel to District of Columbia next SHORTS Wednesday night.

N.C. Central (4-3) The Eagles have doubled their win output of last season. NCCU won its third in a row with a 53-44 road victory over Wofford College. Jessica Freeman scored a game-high 16 points and grabbed five steals. NCCU coach Vanessa Taylor added three recruits. The Eagles had their momen- Jon Crawley added a double- tum doused by South Carolina ing to be fine. We just have to double of 19 points and a ca- Monday night in a 79-21 drub- keep pushing.” reer-high 15 rebounds. bing. Johnson C. Smith trans- “Last weekend, we found out fer Racquel Davis scored two- MEN some things about ourselves,” thirds of NCCU’s points with N.C. Central (6-1) coach Tony Sheals said. “The 14. The Eagles won their third kids accepted that we had work The Eagles are off until Dec. overtime game of the season to do. On Thursday, we had 16 for a two-game home se- with a hard-fought 76-69 vic- Thanksgiving meal at my DURHAM ries. Campbell comes to cam- tory over Old Dominion. The house. I think it really brought • The Durham Titans Cheer Squad, a subsidiary of the John Avery Boys & Girls Club, is pus first, followed by Western win was the program’s first our team together. One of the seeking sponsors for a trip to Kissimmee, Fla. The little league cheerleading squad of 8-11 Carolina Dec. 19 at an early 2 against a Conference USA team guys told me we were not go- year olds won the 2013 Atlantic Region D10 in only its first year as a competitive squad. The p.m. time. since reclassifying to Division ing back home (from the ECSU national championship is Dec. 12-15 in Kissimmee. In recruiting news, coach I. NCCU’s only loss was its sea- Invitational) with the feeling “We are fundraising to ensure each girl will have the opportunity to experience something Vanessa Taylor has signed son opener at Cincinnati. they had last week (Falcons lost they could only dream of,” Cheer Commissioner Ashley J. said. three to the 2018 class. Imani The Eagles held a 13-point two straight games).” To learn more, visit [email protected] or call (919) 536-2112. Atkinson of Greensboro Day lead in the second but saw the The Falcons traveled to School; Maya Jackson of Monarchs rally to send the Chowan Wednesday night be- Send your sports announcements to The Tribune by fax: 688-2740; e-mail: info@triangletri- Florence, S.C.; and Kierona game into OT. But just like their fore returning home to host bune.com, or mail: 115 Market Street, Suite 360H, Durham, NC 27701. Morton of Wayne, N.J., inked OT victory over N.C. State, the Virginia Lynchburg Saturday at scholarships during the early players didn’t panic, outscor- 4 p.m. signing period. ing ODU 13 to 6 in OT. Senior Joel Kindred has been “We are very pleased with Senior Alfonzo Houston tied nominated for the 2014 our 2018 class,” Taylor said. his season high with 16 points, Allstate NABC and WBCA Good “We not only signed three play- followed by Jordan Parks who Works Team. The award hon- ers that we feel are going to scored 12 of his 14 points in UNC site for NFLPA program ors collegiate players at all lev- STAFF REPORTS make an impact to our team, the second half. Health Program Co-Director Michael Y. Lee, de- els for their leadership and but we feel we added three out- NCCU travels to Indiana (Pa.) partment chair of physical medicine and re- community service. N.C. CHAPEL HILL – The University of North standing people who fit into Saturday before returning habilitation in the School of Medicine. Central quarterback Jordan Carolina at Chapel Hill has been selected our vision here at NCCU.” home next Wednesday to host The Brain and Body Health Program, which Winthrop. Reid won the 2013 award for by the National Football League Players saw its first patients in spring 2012, was de- Division I-FCS. Association to participate in a new initia- signed to address the needs of former players St. Augustine’s (2-4) tive aimed at providing medical services Hot free throw shooting St. Augustine’s (4-3) who are in need of a baseline medical evalua- Shaw (1-5) and support to its former players. down the stretch helped pro- The Falcons swept their two- tion upon leaving the NFL, as well as those who The Bears have lost five The NFL Players Association unveiled its pel Mount Olive College past day Elizabeth City State Classic may be experiencing both physical and men- straight games after Sunday’s new program, called “The Trust,” last the Falcons 76-68. Forward behind the hot shooting of jun- tal problems as a result of abusing their bod- 83-74 defeat to Pittsburgh- week. UNC’s Brain and Body Health Terri Jacobs led the team with ior guard Amere May. ies for years on the playing field. These prob- Johnstown. Senior Curtis Hines Program, which was created by the Center 15 points. May hit the game-winner lems can include musculoskeletal pain that led all scorers with 24 points. for the Study of Retired Athletes in the “Our ladies fought hard the against Elizabeth City State on has led to lifestyle changes and psychological Shaw has a 12-day break be- College of Arts and Sciences in collabora- entire game, and I’m proud of opening night for a 68-66 win. problems, anxiety about transitioning out of fore a four-game road trip tion with the School of Medicine, was se- their effort,” coach Rachel He finished with 29 points. the sport, chronic headaches and other post- throughout the month. The lected to be a medical partner of The Trust Bullard said. “We fell short with The second night, he scored concussion signs and symptoms, increased Bears start off at GRU-Augusta to provide former NFL players with a com- the number of three throw at- a career-high 39 points in the episodes of sadness, irritability or depression on Dec. 12. prehensive evaluation and treatment plan tempts we allowed. We are go- Falcons 98-89 victory over and early signs of memory impairment. Washington Adventist. Center for their cognitive and physical function- Services that will be offered to former playing. Other medical partners are Tulane ers include an initial screening and medical University and the Cleveland Clinic. history, an evaluation with a sports medicine MEAC MINUTES “This partnership with the NFL Players physiatrist and internist, a neuropsychologi- Association will provide former NFL play- cal evaluation, an evaluation by a cognitive ers with better access to our expert sports neurologist, magnetic resonance imaging, a medicine professionals for comprehen- body composition and dietary consultation by sive assessment and clinical care,” said AggiesSTAFF REPORTS sign 3-pointBremers will comeshooter in as a junior after trans- an exercise physiologist and life skills coach- Kevin Guskiewicz, co-director of the Brain ing and transition counseling. These services GREENSBORO – North Carolina A&T will lose ferring from Columbia State (Tenn.). He and Body Health Program and a leading will be provided at the UNC Health Care some of its perimeter shooting next season played with current Aggies center Bryan expert on the long-term impact of head System’s new UNC Center for Rehabilitation with the departure of seniors Jeremy Akinkugbe during his freshman season at traumas at all levels of sports competi- Care and at the Center for the Study of Retired Underwood and Lamont Columbia State. The 21-year-old began play- tion. Athletes located in UNC’s Stallings-Evans Sports Middleton. ing basketball at age 9. He moved to Phoenix, Guskiewicz also is research director for Medicine Center. Head coach Cy Alexander Ariz., to finish his last two years of high the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes, The Trust website: www.playerstrust.com. hopes to replace those loss- school, where he played basketball for Westwind Preparatory Academy. Kenan Distinguished Professor of Exercise es with the signing of guard and Sport Science and senior associate Arturs Bremers (Sigulda, Bremers will graduate from Columbia State in the spring with an associate degree. He dean of natural sciences. Republic of Latvia, “Through this award, our team of na- Columbia State Community plans to major in construction management. During the 2010-11 season at tionally recognized physiatrists (physi- College). cians who specialize in physical medicine Bremers The Aggies signed Westwind, he helped the Warriors compile a 30-2 record by averaging 8.5 points and 1.6 and rehabilitation) will monitor and man- Bremers during the NCAA’s age the health of former NFL athletes with early signing period. assists. Max Preps gave him a No. 9 ranking in the state of Arizona. an interdisciplinary team of specialists, “He’s a tremendous 3-point shooter,” neuropsychologists, therapists and other Alexander said. “He will really give us a ma- During the 2012-13 season at Columbia State, Bremers averaged 11.2 points over 21 colleagues to give each individual highly jor 3-point shooting threat when he’s on the personalized care,” said Brain and Body floor. He has to be accounted for, which is games, while shooting 45 percent from 3- going to cause our opponents problems.” point range and 44 percent from the floor. In 3B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, December 8, 2013

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MEAC Weekly Basketball Honors Offensive player : Reggie Thomas to receive SWA C alumni award Groves, N.C. Central Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Stats : Groves completed 11- Thomas will be honored during a Legends Reception and Roast Dec. of-14 shots and broke the 6 at the Sheraton Hotel in Houston, Texas. school’s record for 3-pointers in “I am honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award,” Thomas. a game with 10. said. “I have found memories of my days at Alcorn State and in the SWAC.” The Heidelberg, Miss., native made history in 1973 as the first and Rookie: James Daniel, Howard only offensive lineman to be named the SWAC Offensive Player of the Stats : Daniel averaged 21 points and 3 rebounds in three Year. non-conference games last He finished his collegiate football career as a three-year letterman at week. Alcorn State, a two-time Pittsburgh Courier First Team All-American, First Team Black Mutual Sports Network All-American, and Outstanding College Defensive player : Brandon Athlete of America (1974). Goode, Norfolk State Thomas coached and played under the legendary Marino "the Stats : Goode averaged 10.3 Godfather" Casem. rebounds, 4.3 blocks and 1.3 Thomas has served as the MEAC commissioner since 2002. steals in three games last week. Under his leadership, the MEAC became the first Division I-FCS conference to institute instant replay during its televised regular season WOMEN football games in 2011. Most recently, he implemented the use of a hands- Offensive player : Alyssa Bennett, Hampton free radio system for the conferences’ football officials to allow them to Stats : Bennett averaged 26.7 communicate with one another for the duration of the game. points, 13.3 rebounds, 2 steals Thomas’ mission to increase the MEAC’s corporate resources has led ,1.3 assists and 1 block in three to multi-year partnerships with Russell Athletics, Coca-Cola, State Farm non-conference games. Insurance, Nike, Wells Fargo, Jostens, U.S. Marines, Freedom Automotive and TowneBank. Rookie : Malia Tate-DeFreitas, In 2010, he orchestrated the purchase of the conference's new office Hampton building location in Norfolk, Va. The official headquarters marks the first Stats : Tate-DeFreitas aver - time a Football Championship Subdivision conference has owned its aged 25 points, 4.3 assists, 4 re - headquartered property. bounds and 1.3 steals in three non-conference games. Thomas was inducted into the 2003 SWAC Hall of Fame, the 2009 in- augural Hampton University(Va.) Athletics Hall of Fame and the 2010 Defensive player : Rachel Alcorn State University Sports Hall of Fame. Gordon, Norfolk State Other Lifetime Achievement Award recipients include Rod Paige, for- Stats : Gordon finished the MEAC Commissioner Dennmise Trh foomtbaalsl coach at Jackson State and athletic director at Texas Southern; week with 40 rebounds, five and former Secretary of Edu cation Ze lmo Beaty. Beaty was a Prairie View blocks and four steals in two non- Associated PreAssl l-American basketball player and NBA All-Star. conference games.

Former Alcorn State University football standout Dennis E. Thomas was selected to receive the 2013 Southwestern SWAC Weekly Basketball Honors Player of the week : Brandon West, Jackson State Stats : We st posted a pair of double-doubles. Against Mississippi State, he recorded News & Notes 10 points and 12 rebounds; Sunday against Louisiana Tech, 12 points and 13 rebounds.

WOMEN Player of the week : Ashley Beals, Mississippi Valley State Stats : Starting in every game this season,the freshman has earned a team-high 42 re - bounds, including 18 offensive boards, and holds the highest field goal shooting percentage on the team (.547). North Carolina A&T women’s basketball coach Tarrell Robinson announced the signing of four players as part of the early signing period for women’s basketball. Guards Maiya Gibson (5-8, Baltimore) and Kala Green (5-9, Round Rock, CIAA Season Texas,), wing Michelle Fitzgerald (5-11, Baltimore) and forward Quenswayla Alcorn State head coach Jay Hopson was tabbed along with 20 fi- Basketball Honors Story (6-1, Richmond, Va.) will wear the blue and gold starting in 2014-15. nalists for the Eddie Robinson Award. The award, presented annually “We really did an exceptional job of going out and not just meeting our by the Sports Network, is handed to the top coach in FCS football. Offensive Player of the Year : needs, but exceeding them with this class,” Robinson said. “My staff and The winner of the Eddie Robinson Award, along with the other post- Robert Holland, Chowan I feel that this class is comparable to our 2013 class, which was consid- season honors, will be announced at the FCS Awards Banquet and Stats : Holland completed his ered the top recruiting class in the MEAC according to Dan Olsen's Collegiate Presentation Dec. 17 in Philadelphia. All 13 FCS conferences have at career as the Hawks all-time Girls Basketball Report.” least one coach on the list. leading receiver. He also owns Gibson has the potential to be a game changer for the Aggies. She av- Division II career reception Under the direction of Hopson, the Braves finished 2013 with a 9- record with 325. eraged 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game for the Doves. 3, record including a 7-2 record in SWAC play. In his second season High school coach Dafne’ Lee says Gibson is passionate about her per- as head coach, Hopson commanded the Braves by recording their first Co-Defensive Player of the formance in the classroom and on the court. winning season since 2006 and nine-win campaign since 1984. Year : Chaz Robinson, St. Aug’s Green brings skill, athleticism and knowledge heading into next sea- Hopson becomes the 13th coach from the SWAC to become a final- Stats : Robinson led the CIAA son. In her junior season, she averaged 14 points and 5.6 rebounds. Her ist since 1999. The only SWAC coach to win the coveted Eddie Robinson in tackles (126) and tackles per high school coach, Rhina Palazuelos, says Green’s knowledge of the game Award was Prairie View A&M’s Henry Frazier in 2009. game (12.6). He also set a is unfounded for someone her age. A panel of about 160 sports information and media relations direc- school career record in tackles Fitzgerald has only played basketball for four years but possesses a tors, broadcasters, writers and other dignitaries will select the winner. (407) and single-season record. diligent work ethic. She scored 12.4 points and 7.5 rebounds at Maryland The Eddie Robinson Award is awarded annually to college football's Co-Defensive Player of the Academy Tech and Health Services. High school coach Clarence Scott calls top head coach in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision Year : Carlos Fields, Winston- her a diamond in the rough. (formerly Division I-AA). The award was established by The Sports Salem State “Michelle has a chance to be a star the moment she steps on campus,” Network in 1987. It is named for Robinson, the College Football Hall Stats : Fields ended the sea - Robinson said. “She has a competitive edge and a will to succeed at any- of Fame coach,who retired in 1997 after 56 years at Grambling State. son wih 67 tackles and one INT. thing she puts her mind to. Her skill set, size and versatility will allow her Along with the Walter Payton Award and Buck Buchanan Award, it to make big plays on both ends of the floor for us.” is presented the night before the annual NCAA Division I Football Special Teams Player of the Story is a well-rounded player who can contribute on both offense and Championship. All three awards are named after SWAC Hall of Famers, Year : Darnell Evans, Shaw defense. She averaged 10 points and 10.5 rebounds during her junior sea- former players and coach of the SWAC. Stats: Evans led DII with 11 in- son. terceptions and in interception return yards with 297.

• Offensive Rookie of the Year : Chase Powell, WSSU • Defensive Rookie of the (as of 12/3) Year: Willie Bailey, Virginia Union Women’s basketball standings

MEAC ASlabWamaA StaCte 0-0 3-1 NCorIthAernA Di vision ESASITA C N.C. A&T 0-0 4-1 Hampton 0-0 4-2 Texas So. 0-0 3-4 SIAC Weekly Virginia State 0-0 8-0 Benedict 0-0 5-1 Southern 0-0 2-3 Clark Atlanta 0-0 5-1 Florida A&M 0-0 5-3 Bowie State 0-0 3-1 N.C. Cen Gramblin 0-0 2-4 Basketball Honors Chowan 0-0 5-2 Albany State 0-0 4-1 tral 0-0 4-3 Coppin State 0-0 3-4 MSU 0-0 2-5 Player of the week: Brandon Lincoln (Pa.) 0-0 4-3 Claflin 0-0 3-3 Alcorn State 0-0 1-4 Paine 0-0 1-4 UMES 0-0 3-4 Davey, Ft. Valley State Elizabeth City 0-0 3-4 Delaw Arkansas-PB 0-0 1-5 Virginia Union 0-0 1-4 Ft. Valley 0-0 1-5 are St. 0-0 2-3 Stats : Davey averaged 17 Savannah St. 0-0 3-5 Jackson St. 0-0 1-6 points, 12 rebounds and three Southern Division WEST Alabama A&M 0-0 0-5 Miles 0-0 5-2 Norfolk St. 0-0 2-4 assists last week. Shaw 0-0 2-1 Bethune 0-0 2-5 Prairie View 0-0 0-5 Fayetteville St. 0-0 3-2 Kentucky St. 0-0 3-3 Stillman 0-0 2-5 Howard 0-0 2-6 Newcomer: Andrew Winston-Salem 0-0 3-2 Morgan State 0-0 1-4 Crawford, Benedict Livingstone 0-0 4-4 Tuskegee 0-0 1-3 Ashley Lane 0-0 0-2 S.C. State 0-0 1-4 Stats : Picking up wins in J.C. Smith 0-0 2-4 Beals two-of-three games, Crawford St. Augustine’s 0-0 2-4 LeMoyne 0-0 0-4 averaged 17 points, four re - bounds, three assists and two steals. WOMEN (as of 12/3) Player of the week : Latoya Men’s basketball standings Fairley, Benedict Stats : Fairley averaged 12.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and two NCortIhAernA Di vision SEAISTA C NM.C. CEenAtralC 0 -0 6-1 ASlaWbamaA StaCte 0-0 2-3 blocks to lead Benedict to three Virginia State 0-0 6-1 Benedict 0-0 4-2 Norfolk State 0-0 5-3 Prairie View 0-0 3-5 wins against Livingstone, Lincoln (Pa.) 0-0 5-1 Paine 0-0 4-3 UMES 0-0 2-3 Southern 0-0 3-5 Queens and Pfeiffer. Bowie State 0-0 5-4 Morehouse 0-0 2-2 Hampton 0-0 3-5 Texas So. 0-0 3-5 Chowan 0-0 2-2 Clark Atlanta 0-0 2-2 S.C. State 0-0 2-4 Alabama A&M 0-0 2-4 Newcomer: Teeuntra Moore, Elizabeth City 0-0 2-5 Claflin 0-0 3-3 Florida A&M 0-0 2-5 Alcorn State 0-0 2-5 Kentucky State Virginia Union 0-0 1-5 Ft. Valley 0-0 3-4 Savannah St. 0-0 2-6 Arkansas-PB 0-0 2-5 Stats : Moore has quickly es - Albany State 0-0 2-3 Coppin State 0-0 1-3 Jackson State 0-0 2-6 tablished herself as a dominant Southern Division WEST Bethune 0-0 2-7 MSVU 0-0 2-6 post player by averaging a dou- Livingstone 0-0 4-0 Lane 0-0 1-0 Howard 0-0 2-7 Grambling 0-0 0-3 ble-double of 10 points and J.C. Smith 0-0 6-1 LeMoyne 0-0 1-2 N.C. A&T 0-0 1-4 11.5 rebounds in two competi - Fayetteville St. 0-0 4-3 Stillman 0-0 2-4 Delaware St. 0-0 1-5 tive games for the Thorobrettes St. Augustine’s 0-0 4-3 Tuskegee 0-0 2-5 Morgan State 0-0 1-6 Reggie last week. 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AROUND THE TRIANGLE WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM The Triangle Black TRIBUNE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013 – PAGE 5B NativityRALEIGH HOLIDAY LIGHTS Bring your 3-5-year-old and discover what holiday symbols mean Dec. 10, 10-10:45 a.m. at Life & Arts Museum of History, 5 E. BOOK Edenton St. Register at 807-7992. ACA An information session on the Affordable Care A paranormal romance Act is Dec. 10, 8 a.m. at the Junior League of that’sLooking forbelievable Trouble demanding, bossy and crass. Raleigh, 711 Hillsborough By Trice Hickman Now they were in John’s St. Must register. Call 861- Kensington Dafina, $15 PB hometown of Nedine, S.C., to 2065 or email rob@ncpol- see his family, and he had a icywatch.com. By Terri Schlichenmeyer feeling he’d find out about GRADUATION The Washington Informer the real Madeline soon Fathers Forever will enough. hold its ninth graduation Just 60 minutes. And he was right: Madeline ceremony Dec. 14, 4-6:30 Oh, how you wish you had it did nothing but complain, p.m. at Greater Love, so you could reach back in time and she was rude to his par- 2421 Timber Drive. and spend it with your great- ents. He knew his mother HOLIDAY CELEBRATION great grandmother. You could didn’t like her. He was sure International Focus and ask her questions, find out about his grandmother wouldn’t, city of Raleigh will host her life, learn about yourself and either. And Grandma Allene’s an International Holiday ask for advice. opinion was the one that re- Celebration Dec. 14, 11 Imagine the things your fore- ally mattered. a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chavis bears would tell you; then imag- Allene Small stood on her Park, MLK Blvd. ine how it would change your front porch and stared into life if they did. In the new book, space and time. She didn’t Looking for Trouble by like that evil woman her DURHAM Hickman, a little guidance from grandson brought home. ENERGY HELP the past is a welcome thing. That woman was trouble. Residents needing as- Alexandria Thornton tried to She’d cause big problems for sistance with heating ex- fight it. John, and Allene wasn’t hav- penses can apply to (919) She had always known that ing any of that. She also knew 560-8600. she had a “gift.” As a little girl, her great-great granddaugh- OPEN HOUSE she played with spirit-children ter would need help some- Christmas open house and was always able to predict day, but reaching that child will be held at West Point the future. But lately, an older surely wouldn’t be easy. on the Eno Dec. 8, 1-5 woman’s voice came to her ears, It would be several gener- p.m. at 5101 N. Roxboro and it was loudly insistent, ations before Alexandria was Road. telling Alexandria that someone even born. HOLIDAY PARTY was going to protect her. Looking for Trouble is a A Senior Holiday Party Protect her from what, huge novel – not in page for 55 and over is Dec. 10, Alexandria didn’t know. count but in storyline. 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Maybe from her own heart, Hickman sweeps through Sheraton Imperial Hotel, which surely needed help these several decades in this ro- 4700 Emperor Blvd. days. Her boyfriend, Peter, was mantic tale of a family unit- BOOK SIGNING Mr. Wrong, and there was no- ed by a “gift” that is only Author John Holl will body else on the horizon. granted to certain female sign copies of his new Maybe, if she could tame this members and that is only book, American Craft person in her head, she would partially understood. Overall, Beer Cookbook: know what the heck was so im- the characters here are good • Dec. 10, 5-8 p.m. – portant. (if not a little predictable), Fullsteam Brewery, 726 John Smalls wondered if his and the plot is unusual, al- Rigsbee Ave. girlfriend, Madeline, was The though it does sometimes • Dec. 12, 5-7 p.m. – One. get too convenient and a bit Oskar Blues Brewery, 342 Sometimes, he thought she silly. Still, I’m happy to say Mountain Industrial Drive might be. She was the total pack- that I couldn’t predict what in Brevard age: smart, beautiful and ele- was going to happen next; This book is not like other you to suspend disbelief grab Looking for Trouble. CONCERT gant. Then again, she could be and I liked where Hickman paranormal romances but, long enough to enjoy – which Getting lost in this story will Jazz vocalist/educator took me. like others in its genre, it asks isn’t hard to do here. So look only take a minute. Lenora Helm will perform for a place to settle in and Dec. 12-15 at Walltown Children’s Theater. Visit www.walltownchildres- theatre.org. MOVIE REVIEW CHRISTMAS EVENT Christmas by Candlelight is Dec. 13, 7- 9 p.m. at Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Road. Call ‘Mandela: Long WalkBy Dwight Brownto Freedom’screenplay chronicles Last King of Scotland) musical 477-5498 or email Mandela’s (Idris Elba) early life. [email protected]. NNPA score swells at all the right mo- You witness his transformation ments. ***1/2 from playboy lawyer to a Elba’s virtuosity as an actor DREAM AWARDS You’d think the life and staunch African National Durham Community is evident in every frame. The times of Nelson Mandela, the Congress activist to a soldier accent is consistent and con- Martin Luther King Jr. man who saved South Africa who picks up arms in the bat- Steering Committee is ac- vincing. His ability to age his from the evils of apartheid, had tle against apartheid. character from young lothario cepting nominations for already been thoroughly doc- You observe his romance 2014 Keeper of the to elderly statesman with grace umented. However, that’s not with Winnie (Naomie Harris, is amazing. Dream Award. Deadline: the case. Skyfall), share their idealism, Dec. 13. Visit Harris is equally up to the Sure the media covered the and you’re horrified and dis- task of portraying all the de- www.durhammlkcom- interminable prison sentence heartened when their marriage mittee.org. termination, anger and mis- ended by worldwide econom- deteriorates. guidance that made Winnie, ic/political pressure, the inau- Directed by Justin Chadwick MEDICARE once a well-intentioned mili- guration of South Africa’s first (The First Grader) and pho- tant, become a woman with a Senior PharmAssist will black president and the trans- tographed by (Lol Crawley cin- hold another Medicare broken internal compass. fer of power that included for- ematographer, Hyde Park on A lifetime of heroism is ex- seminar Dec. 17, 4-6 p.m. giveness. Hudson), the vivid and color- at Durham Center for pertly condensed into this two- But there is so much more to ful footage sets the time and and-a-half hour, well-paced Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Mandela’s life story, and this place perfectly. Police brutali- Ave. RSVP at 688-4772. and inspiring movie that pre- revealing bio-film fleshes out ty scenes are sobering. serves the legacy of an icon. those details while definitive- When Mandela languishes in This is a must-see viewing: for BLACK NATIVITY ly establishing the psyche of a jail, contemplating freedom, Hillside High School the artistry, the performances, man who is best described as it’s a spiritual phenomenon. the history. Theatre will perform an earthly saint. Sequences when Nelson re- Black Nativity Dec. 20-22. Based on the legendary free- turns to his boyhood home in Visit www.BlackNativity- Visit Film Critic Dwight Brown Idris Elba and Naomie Harris play Nelson and Winnie dom fighter’s autobiography, the countryside are gorgeous at www.DwighBrownInk.com. Durham.com. Mandela in the bio-film. William Nicholson’s insightful and inviting. Alex Heffes’ (The BOOK DONATION Friends of the Durham Library need book donations for its annual book sale. Contact: Dionne Greenlee at 560-0190 or Jerrika Hinton sizzles in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ friendsofthedurhamli- By Denise Johnson Stoval new lovers. The series follows retired Dallas government brary.org. THE DALLAS EXAMINER the staff through the hospital, worker. where personal and profes- With a natural love for the VOLUNTEERS Jerrika Delayne Hinton, who sional decisions are not black theatre, Hinton grew up attend- The Retired & Senior plays Stephanie Edwards on and white, only shades of grey. ing plays by the Dallas Volunteer Program is Grey’s Anatomy, has made her In September 2012, Hinton Children’s Theatre. She even seeking volunteers 55 family and friends in Dallas had been cast as a new intern participated in church plays and over. Call 536-7247, proud. A feisty yet compas- for the show’s ninth season. In written and directed by her ext. 5301 or 5303. sionate doctor, her character January, Hinton and other mother. • Volunteers are need- occasionally changes her sur- newcomers to the show were “As a child, I worked vey ed to serve as reception- gical gown to wear a sexy par- given the option to become se- hard on what I did,” Hinton ists and administrative ty gown or provocative blouse ries regulars if Grey’s Anatomy said. “I had a good example.” personnel for nonprofit to get the attention of hospi- were to be renewed. “Parents want to give them organizations. tal surgeon, Dr. Jackson Avery, Not just a star on the show, something that is contrary as played by Jesse Williams. Hinton can be seen almost well as something that looks Grey’s Anatomy is a highly everywhere. She made her good,” Cynthia Hinton ex- CHAPEL HILL acclaimed medical drama prime time debut as a guest plained. “It is always good for Jerrika Delayne Hinton speaks during an alumni event PARADE from ABC Studios. It follows star on the ABC television hit them to have a good example at Southern Methodist University. Chapel Hill-Carrboro surgical resident Meredith Scandal. She is in commercials to follow.” Holiday Parade is Dec. 14, Grey beginning her career at Before her television roles, for McDonald’s, Hanes that premiered at the San a diversified community in 10 a.m. to noon in down- Seattle Grace Hospital, along Hinton taught acting at the East Underwear and Best Buy. Francisco Black Film Festival. Dallas known as Oak Cliff. town Chapel Hill. with fellow residents Izzie, L.A. Classic Theatre. She also Hinton, 32, was born and She currently teaches writ- That’s where I first hit the the- George, Alex and Cristina. volunteers in secondary raised in Oak Cliff. Her father, ing and acting workshops, and atre acting with my Girl Scout At Seattle Grace, Stephanie schools at Career Development Avaleon Hinton, continues to continues to tour other film troop at Margaret Anderson and the other doctors make Days. In 2012 Hinton wrote, work in the Dallas area. Her festivals across the country. Elementary.” new friends, new enemies and mother, Cynthia Hinton, is a directed and produced a film “I was blessed to grow up in Seasonal perspectives WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM Christmas is a special oc- The Triangle casion where an enormous amount of activity occurs. RIBUNE This time of year is a season T of worship and adoration to honor the birth of a blessed SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013 PAGE 6B Savior. A good point of reference is in the Book of Matthew starting with Chapter 1. Over Religion the next few weeks, find time to read or re-acquaint yourself with this awesome legacy of spiritual renewal and Church restores former Rosenwald School togetherness. Added his longtime pal John Here are a few suggestions Penix, 91: "I think it's a won- to help you keep all situa- derful idea, it brings back tions in control. You should memories." maintain cer- For these alumni, the school tain key princi- wasn't just a place where they ples as you learned basic academic skills, move about it was also where they came the busy days together as friends and en- ahead. joyed life. Perry said her fondest, earli- • Before you est memory of being a 6-year- enter into the old student was being put in shopping charge of her class when her crowds, you teacher was away. She eventu- Words of should always ally became a teacher herself. Tender say a prayer of Peggy Harrington, 82, re- protection. members the ribbons around Care the maypole they put up every ANN Ask God to spring. HARRIS help you keep the spirit of Rosenwald provided many love in your heart because other services to the commu- this season is a spiritual nity aside from an elementary time. God wants you to pay education. Every summer it attention to what you are do- gave shots, like hepatitis, to ing and to be safe as you students. A book mobile ar- move in and out of the shop- rived every two weeks. It was ping centers and other a traveling library, and stu- places. Look around the area dents could rent and return as you get in and out of your books bi-weekly. car. Do not hold unnecessary Lovie M. Myatt, 90, remem- conversations with bers the home demonstrations strangers, and keep a watch- in the summer, where she ful eye on your packages. learned to can vegetables in Never leave your packages preparation for the winter. Though Rosenwald’s days as or bags unattended. You Aumni stand before the former Panther Branch Rosenwald School. want to feel that every place an educational institution are is safe, but it is not always memories of yesteryear, alum- By Latisha Catchatoorian American students. The build- Perry, 84, president of the school before her. ni hope to reinvent it as an asso. A sincere prayer will help ing is one of four remaining Juniper Level alumni. [email protected] The school is being restored set to the community. to pay attention to your sur- Panther Branch schools in Alumni Vice President roundings, and stay focused. into a community center for On the registry of National RALEIGH – An old school Wake County and is now William Johnson, 74, said he activities and programs. Historic Places, and an official building stands on Sauls Road owned by Juniper Level was often the one to make the "We hope to raise the con- Wake County Landmark, the • Attend a regular church Missionary Baptist Church fire because he was the first to service to find out the rea- in rural Raleigh, sciousness of the community school is now in phase I of its modest yet monumental - es- across the street. arrive with his aunt who was through public education, art, construction with an estimat- son for your celebration. If Alumni recently came to- also the principal and a you are unable to attend a pecially to the students who music, culture and crafts," in ed completion cost of attended over 70 years ago. gether to reminisce about their teacher. a statement from the Juniper $200,000. regular 11 a.m. worship serv- time as young students. Many Helen Stephens Sneed, 77, ice, participate in an after- The historic Panther Branch Level Baptist Church "I look forward to this being Rosenwald School is being re- were the children of local remembers Johnson's aunt, Community Alliance. a wonderful part of this com- noon service. God does not sharecroppers and walked Florence Adams, putting on a care what time you worship stored after years of fundrais- "Our lives were built around munity," Morgan said. ing efforts. miles to school every day. one-person play with Sneed as the community," Jarvis For more information, call and pray, the most impor- "The first (student) that ar- the leading role. tant point is that you find Built in 1926, it was part of Morgan, 89, said. "I met a lot (919) 779-6401. Contributions an initiative to provide quali- rived had to make the fire to Sneed's mother and other of friends." are tax deductible. time to do so. You must find keep us warm," said Ella W. family members attended the time within yourself to re- ty education to African- flect on where you are in life. No one else can do this for you. If you have to go to a service by yourself, it will make a positive difference in your life; you will feel a sense of wholeness because you did something for you. Raising Christians kids in a sex-filled culture By Marlena Graves While I can leverage a mod- not only did this kind of porn BAPTIST PRESS icum of control over what my exist, but that a 14-year-old • Learn and sing a new girls see and hear in our home, boy may have actually Christmas song even if you In a recent article, Catholic I cannot control what other watched it. have to sing alone. Seasonal dad and blogger Raylan children are exposed to or the “When questioned, they had music will help you reflect Alleman lists reason after rea- images that will shape their all - every child in a class of 20 on the sacredness of the hol- son “to NOT send your daugh- brains and behavior. Children - seen sodomy acted out in iday. Christmas concerts ter to college.” As a way to can recite hyper-sexualized porn videos. I was stunned usually take place in counter the evils of feminism song lyrics, rehearse sexually they even knew about it - I cer- December (mainly before the that have invaded our society, explicit film dialogue, and even tainly hadn’t heard of it at that local universities dismiss Alleman advocates forbidding swap porn back and forth like age - let alone had watched it students for their vacation). our daughters from attending trading cards via social media and as a result may even have If you are unable to attend a college, and instead encour- and their smartphones. wanted to try it…. Some of the concert, be sure to play sea- ages them to learn through li- Christians aren’t the only girls were angry that the boys’ sonal music in your home braries and the Internet. ones who are deeply con- template of what to expect because it is festive and com- “We are NOT saying that cerned about the hyper-sexu- from real girls had clearly al- forting, and it permeates a sending a girl to college or alized milieu in which our chil- ready been set by porn. sense of warmth in the at- women working is a sin,” he dren find themselves. Martin “I hate to think about others mosphere. There is a wide writes. “But after looking at the Daubney, an ex-editor of a racy looking at my little girls in the variety of Christmas CDs; in- issues we raise, we would chal- magazine, used to be an advo- wrong way —let alone luring, vest in one for enjoyment. lenge anyone to convince us cate of porn, justifying it with propositioning or assaulting simply never finding oneself that college for girls is not a the argument that “it’ll en- them. So what am I to do? Take aren’t loving our God, our in tempting circumstances at • Think of other ways to near occasion of sin.” hance a couple’s sex life.” an extreme isolationist posi- neighbors or ourselves? As St. all.” share your gifts and talents; It’s easy to poke holes in his However, he had a change of tion like Alleman and others – Anthony said, “Our life and our I believe the porn pandemic be creative. For example, vol- myopic position; plenty have. heart once his son was born. batten down the hatches and death are with our neighbor.” and other forms of illicit sex unteering in a homeless shel- For the record, I thoroughly Daubney, the host of a British severely limit their interactions Shawn and I will do our best are really a result of our fail- ter to help serve a Christmas disagree with him. I’d like to documentary titled “Porn on to protect them from the per- to set appropriate boundaries ure to love God and our neigh- meal is always a nice way to consider his argument that col- the Brain,” recently wrote versions of the porn pandem- while teaching our daughters bors. Consequently, we cannot give back to the communi- lege is a dangerous place for about the experience he had ic? about porn and sex in the merely fixate on “Don’t do this, ty. Think of how the Creator young women because of its visiting a sex education class. “But I know that isolating and broader theological context of don’t do that” instruction or shares with you each day. “near occasion of sin,” partic- In his article, “Experiment that overprotecting them won’t love, justice and flourishing. on isolating our children. They You freely receive gifts from ularly sexual sin. convinced me online porn is work. Why? I’ve noticed that Our daughters’ unique person- need to know deep down why God, and you can never re- Surely Jesus put himself and the most pernicious threat fac- many who step out of overpro- alities, their inclinations and we do what we do or don’t do. pay God’s goodness to you. his disciples in a “near occa- ing children today,” he tective environments lack the dispositions (including their How do we instill the broad- sion of sin” when hanging out writes… interpersonal skills necessary weaknesses), as well as their er vision, the vision of bounti- • Visit someone in a rest with prostitutes and sinners. “The children’s extensive to live well once they leave the peer context, will help us in ful life and love in the peace- home facility or the hospi- Sending our daughters out the knowledge of porn terms was nest, at least initially. I imag- setting these boundaries. We’ll able kingdom? More specifi- tal. I am sure you know door at all, and even welcom- not only startling, it supersed- ine it’s because they’ve seldom do our best not to isolate and cally, how do we impart a deep someone who would appre- ing others into our home, is ed that of every adult in the had their characters tested. overprotect while striving to knowledge that sex outside its ciate seeing you. Take a poin- potentially placing them in “a room - including the sex edu- When it comes to sin, there is model what it means to love proper context and beholding settia and a few magazines, near occasion” to sexual sin cation consultant himself…. a difference between one’s ex- one another. But we can’t do it porn poisons our flourishing or a box of sugar-free candy and the effects of sexual sin all The adults in attendance were ercising virtue in the midst of alone. We need the church’s because in those cases we for them to enjoy. 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