WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM ‘Baby chasers’ The Triangle changing retirement patterns By Joanne Cleaver RIBUNE CAROLINA PUBLIC PRESS TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE Culture, climate and cost of living are great, but cute is the tip- ping factor. North Carolina is the new top destination for the VOLUME 21 NO. 18 WEEK OF OCTOBER 13, 2019 $1.00 nearly and newly retired, according to a spate of new research. And these retirees are following their grandkids. Here’s how the silver lining to the North Carolina tech boom plays out for many families: Rogers Herr Middle Millennials land in North Carolina for jobs and the reasonable cost of living, and are soon followed by their own parents – typi- School defeats Githens cally younger baby boomers – who want to settle close to the Middle to win the next generation. The economic implications don’t follow the precedents set by Jordan Falcon Bowl. elder-dominated states like Florida and Arizona, say researchers and local business leaders. Arriving with home equity, substan- tial retirement savings and plenty of energy and ambition for work, young retirees expect to fully engage with their new com- munities, instead of segregating themselves in over-55 sub- developments. Please see CHASERS/2A Lead Former testing critics at NC warm to child health centers bill By Greg Barnes By Rose Hoban N.C. HEALTH NEWS N.C. HEALTH NEWS North Carolina licensed Dale Wiggins thinks it’s child care centers will now time. Actually, he thinks it’s have to test for lead in COURTESY past due. their tap water. The N.C. Durham Parks & Recreation employees protest at a press conference. Wiggins, a retired business- Commission for Public man, is the head of the Gra- Health has adopted a rule ham County Board of requiring the testing after Commissioners, which re- research by Durham-based cently sent a resolution of RTI International found DPR employees file support for expanding the that 1 in 6 taps for drink- state’s Medicaid program to ing or cooking water at the legislative leaders and Gov. centers it tested exceeded Roy Cooper. The unanimous federal standards for lead. grievance over resolution, signed by four Even low levels of lead Republicans and one Demo- exposure to children can crat, throws local support be- damage their nervous sys- hind House Bill 655, which tems and cause learning working conditions recently passed through the disabilities, stunted General Assembly’s House growth, hearing loss, low By Maria Magher ployees want taken to address lich said. Health Committee and The union began looking IQ and impaired formation CORRESPONDENT the problem. awaits a vote on the House and function of blood The chief concern in the into the problems at DPR after DURHAM – Durham Parks floor. cells. An estimated letter is the lack of a formal a complaint brought to them The bill would use the Af- 230,000 children attend and Recreation employees grievance process for employ- by Kellie McLean, a recreation have filed a formal complaint fordable Care Act to extend nearly 4,600 licensed child ees when they are improperly specialist in the school-aged the Medicaid program to pro- care centers across North through the North Carolina evaluated or disciplined. care unit who works with spe- Public Service Workers Union vide health insurance cover- Carolina. “This is a big win Sarah Vukelich, a DPR recrea- cial needs teens ages 13 to 21. age to many low-income for young children in our about hostile working con- tion specialist and a steward McLean said she filed a com- ditions that have led to high workers who currently don’t state,” Vikki Crouse, health for the union, said the union plaint in January 2018 over qualify for the program. program associate at NC turnover rates and a shortage has been working on this what she believed was a of staff, which they also be- You can’t get much further Child, said in a news re- problem on behalf of workers wrongful evaluation. She said west in North Carolina than lease. “One of the simplest lieve is putting children in throughout the city for several she included evidence contra- after school and summer Graham County, two-thirds things we can do to pro- years now, but issues at DPR dicting information in the of which is made up of the mote children’s healthy camp programs at risk. brought the issue to a head re- evaluation. In response, Union representatives and Nantahala National Forest. brain development is to cently, prompting the press McLean said her manager There are about 8,700 res- make sure their drinking DPR employees held a press conference and letter. began acting more hostile to- conference last week in front idents, with a median house- water is free from lead.” s “As a union, we’ve been cal- ward her, giving her more hold income of $37,748, The rule will require li- of City Hall to announce their ling for the city to implement tasks, setting deadlines and concerns, and 17 employees according to the N.C. Depart- censed centers to conduct a fair grievance process, and then putting obstacles in the ment of Commerce. lead tests on all taps used signed a letter that was deliv- we’ve been very specific about way, and even yelling at her in ered to City Manager Tom “We’ve got people here that for drinking and food that, and we’ve been calling the middle of meetings. literally can’t afford to be preparation every three Bonfield outlining those con- for that for a long time,” Vuke- cerns and the actions that em- Please see DPR/2A sick; they’re living from pay- years. Lead must be re- check to paycheck,” Wiggins moved if it is found to ex- said in a recent phone con- ceed the federal standard versation. “If a parent gets of 15 parts per billion. sick, loses a couple of weeks Because no level of lead work, you know, they could exposure is good for chil- potentially lose a car and dren, state officials urge lose a home. You know, so that the centers take pre- there’s a sense of urgency, at cautionary measures to re- Louisburg farm celebrates least in their lives.” move lead whenever it is In a scathing letter sent to detected in their taps. The Senate leader Phil Berger, R- child care centers will have Eden, Wiggins explains why a year to get their water 1 millionth donation his board told their local rep- tested. The testing will be resentative Kevin Corbin, R- free the first year because By Maria Magher Franklin, to vote for the bill. the N.C. Department of CORRESPONDENT “You know Senator Berger Health and Human Serv- for some people who have After seven years off the ices has secured a federal good paying jobs and good football field and on the farm- grant to cover the costs. health insurance it is easy to ing field instead, former NFL Additional grant funding say that those without insur- lineman Jason Brown and his may become available in ance just need to go to work wife, Tay, celebrated a huge the future, according to isn’t it?” he wrote. “The real- milestone in their unexpected the news release from NC ity is in places like Graham ministry. The couple’s First Child and RTI Inter- County those people are Fruits Farm gave away its 1 national. working.” millionth pound of food to The release says low-cost When asked about Wiggins’ local people in need last week. ways centers can eliminate letter, Berger’s press aide Pat The farm celebrated its fifth lead include replacing an Ryan responded: “Everybody harvest at the annual Harvest old faucet with one that is entitled to express their Festival, where the couple does not contain lead, fix- opinions on matters before broke that 1 million mark in its ing clogged water pipes, the state legislature, and Sen- donations. “We made a prom- installing and maintaining COURTESY ator Berger appreciates the ise to God that whatever He a certified water filter on Jason and Tay Brown and six of their eight children. thoughtful feedback Mr. Wig- blessed us with, we would give the tap, and installing and gins provided in his letter. the first fruits back to the 100,000 pounds of sweet pota- is not sustainable. He says the maintaining a water foun- Feedback is always wel- people who need it,” Brown toes and 10,000 pounds of cu- farm receives some donations, tain or bottle filling station come.” said of his original vision for cumbers to groups like the but he puts a lot of his own with a certified water filter. The feedback from com- the farm, which is what in- Interfaith Food Shuttle and the money into the ministry to do RTI International, an in- missioners, business leaders, spired the name. “When we Food Bank of Eastern North corporate events or public dependent nonprofit re- economic development ex- saw the initial need from the Carolina. The farm gave away speaking engagements. “We’ve search organization, tested perts and other conserva- community and just how fast its entire harvest the second had to be creative and try to do 86 child care centers in tives across the state is that our sweet potatoes were being year, as well, and has given as much as we could on a four Piedmont counties they’re reaching a conclusion absorbed by the local food away the majority of its har- shoestring budget,” he said. and found at least one tap similar to Wiggins’. In the pantries and soup kitchens, vest every year since. Despite the challenge, Brown at 16 percent of the build- past few months, reliably God placed it on our heart to “Even though we’re called and his wife are committed to ings contained lead levels conservative Republican give away our entire first har- First Fruits Farm, we’re ac- the farm and their ministry, exceeding the federal stan- boards and business leaders vest.” tually All Fruits Farm,” Brown which is called Wisdom for dard. Ninety-seven percent have been making it known The first harvest year in said with a laugh. Life. They started that ministry Please see LEAD/3A 2014, the farm gave away Brown admits that the model Please see FARM/2A Please see MEDICAID/3A Index Address: 115 Market St., Suite 360-G Publisher: Gerald O. Johnson Follow The Tribune on News 1A Religion 5A Durham, NC 27701 Managing Editor/Sports Editor: Bonitta Best Classifieds Sports 6A (919) 688-9408 Advertising: Linda Johnson 4A Focus 8A © 2019 The Triangle Tribune www.triangletribune.com 2A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, October 13, 2019 Durham DPR employees ‘Baby chasers’ changing file formal complaint retirement patterns Continued from page 1A lems were about more than fully disciplined. We don’t McLean then took her employee satisfaction; have a grievance unless we Continued from page 1A Charlotte as they visited space for home offices and complaint to human re- they threatened the safety are terminated.” Shaun McCutcheon is not repeatedly from their long- guest rooms, she said, and, sources, who turned the of the children in the pro- She added that workers only the real estate market time home in San Diego. of course, a layout that can complaint back over to her grams, McLean said. are “asking for disciplinary analyst who came up with They debated the move for flex as they age. manager. Her manager and “With the high turnover action up to termination the “baby chasers” label months, exploring more of In fact, Age Wave re- the assistant director re- rate, we’re not able to offer for the supervisor and the for the trend he pinpointed Charlotte’s arts scene and search found that 49 per- quired her to see a thera- quality programming be- assistant director.” but is also its Exhibit A: He potential destination cent of relocating baby pist for what they saw as cause we’re so short DPR employees and the moved from San Diego to neighborhoods with each boomers don’t downsize at stress over the job. staffed,” she said. Poor union said Bonfield imme- Charlotte in 2016 in pur- visit. The climate was a all, and only 7 percent “The therapist was like, ‘I decisions were also made. diately turned the letter suit of a sustainable cost of draw, as was the prospect choose to live in age-re- don’t even know why “One staff member had a over to human resources living for his young family, of getting a bigger house stricted communities. “The you’re here. You seem to child who said they were as a personnel matter. only to be followed in 2018 for the same carrying cost children migrated here have a healthy outlook; going to commit suicide, “Obviously, if he read the by his parents. McCut- as their California place, seven or 10 years ago, and you enjoy your job,’” and management said to letter, human resources cheon works for Meyers but the Golden State could- they’ve been visiting, and McLean said. “I’ve been to put the kid back in the has not looked into the Research, which tracks n’t compete with their now there are grandchil- a lot of doctors’ appoint- group since they just things they need to look where Americans move now-6-year-old grand- dren,” Hayden said. ments since. I’ve had a lot wanted attention.” into,” Vukelich said. and why, and figures out daughter. The McCut- “Then there’s one last of chest pains because of McLean would not name She said that the city the implications for real es- cheons now see her twice a snowstorm they can tol- the constant stress and the her supervisor or the per- needs an outside force, tate developers and inves- week, and their adult erate. Typically, there’s worrying.” son in charge of her super- and “what we need is tors. daughter just relocated to one spouse transitioning McLean has worked for visor. The DPR website lists stronger structures and ac- Charlotte has been a top the Charlotte area, too. out of the workforce – DPR for three years, and Danielle Haynes as the care countability between the 10 national destination for With only a few off- either retiring or following she said her current super- program administrator, city manager and HR, and people of all ages overall spring, baby boomers tend their passion, often con- visor came into the role which includes after the city workers and the since 2010, but in the last to have relatively few verting a hobby into a about a year and a half ago. school, intersession and supervisors.” couple of years, the city grandchildren, which small business.” During that time, 11 full- summer camp program- When asked for com- has vaulted to the top spot makes it easier to relocate Brock Dalton hears simi- time staff members quit ming. ment about the letter, Bon- for baby boomers follow- themselves, as the center lar stories. He is a Raleigh- because of the hostile work After facing backlash field said: “You are correct ing adult children who pur- of the extended family, to based talent scout with environment created. from her initial complaint that the city has received a sued jobs, according to metropolitan areas that national firm Resolvit who “The supervisor will and with concerns about complaint from DPR em- McCutcheon’s work for work for all generations, searches on behalf of em- flaunt the attitude of ‘You the continuing problems at ployees. This is a person- Meyers Research. Mean- said Katy Flick, vice pres- ployers for experienced in- can get fired,’ and would DPR, McLean went to the nel matter that is under while, the National Associ- ident of research for Age formation technology threaten to blacklist people union in August. Union review; however, it is pro- ation of Realtors pegs the Wave. Younger boomers managers. “For people if they wouldn’t do certain representatives began in- tected by personnel pri- Durham-Chapel Hill area aren’t following in the foot- around the country, the tasks,” McLean said. vestigating, and many vacy, and, as a result, I am third in the country for at- steps of their older siblings top destinations are the “Upper management has more employees came for- not at liberty to discuss tracting millennial talent. and parents. They’re Carolinas, Florida and Col- done nothing but support ward with similar com- any details with you at this And a 2015 study con- buying bigger houses, the orado,” Dalton said. the supervisor in their ac- plaints. Now, the union is time.” ducted by Age Wave, an better to accommodate vis- Experience translates to tions, and HR has done pressing the city for action. The human resources de- Orinda, California, re- iting family, and putting age, so Dalton hears stories nothing but turn a blind “We want an outside partment did not respond search firm that tracks their own career prospects daily from young baby eye and protect manage- agency to come in and in- to requests for comment. aging trends, found that on the must-have list. boomers who want to keep ment.” vestigate the several com- “We have gotten on the the South Atlantic region, Brenda Hayden, a realty working on major technol- The programs were plaints and reports that city council’s radar to try which includes North Car- agent in Charlotte who is ogy projects for big com- short-staffed, McLean said, have come in from 15 to 17 and come and sit in on one olina, is the No. 1 destina- president of the Charlotte panies and who also want and employees would people past and present,” of their meetings so the tion nationally for Regional Realtor Associa- to be close to grandchil- often work 11- to 12-hour McLean said. “We would public can know because preretirees. “Most of our tion, works with a steady dren and away from the shifts with no breaks. like for misleading and taxpayer money is being neighbors are here because stream of New Jersey and high cost of living and Some would also spend false statements and eval- mismanaged due to lack of they’re following their New York residents headed property taxes of the their own money on mate- uations to be removed quality programming and grandkids,” said Rick south. Northeast. “They aren’t rials for programs, she from people’s files. We being short staffed,” McCutcheon, 73. Armed with plenty of ready to retire,” Dalton said. Over time, the prob- would like a fair grievance McLean said. He and his wife, Judy, 72, home equity, they often said. “They’re still learning policy when we are wrong- became acquainted with buy houses with plenty of new technologies.” Louisburg farm celebrates 1 millionth donation Continued from page 1A life service,” he said. outgrowth of his family’s by helping those suffering an example for others in drove people away. after Brown said he left his The original vision for history. Both of his par- from food insecurity the community to “sow At the same time, there football career because he the ministry was to help ents grew up on farms, throughout the state. seeds,” as well as for other has been “black land loss” heard a calling from God. people learn more about and Brown said the farm “Just because someone African Americans to across the country, and “God placed His calling God and the Bible, while has been a great place to may have a lower income, make a return to the land. “wealth is tied to the on my life and said, ‘Hey, also helping them to raise his eight children. not middle class but lower “There’s been a huge land.” Brown hopes that Jason, I’ve got something achieve greater health. But he and his wife are class, debt doesn’t have to migration away from agri- First Fruits Farm can set an greater in store for you The farm seemed a natural thinking about more than be synonymous with culture and away from the example and meet a need even than playing in the outgrowth of that mini- their own children when hunger,” he said. farms,” he said, noting at the same time. NFL,’ and I was like, ‘Come stry. they are working the farm. At the same time, Brown that predatory practices on, Man,’ and it’s been a It also seemed a natural Brown said they are driven said he also wants to set and institutional racism 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, October 13, 2019 Conservatives warm to Lead testing at NC centers Continued from page 1A bury, died in committee. Human Services, said they of the buildings had de- Two months before would ask the N.C. Com- Medicaid expansion tectable levels of lead. Warren’s bill was filed, mission for Public Health State lawmakers have Tom Vitaglione, a senior to approve a rule govern- about $6,120 and $16,860 ing Medicaid saves states Continued from page 1A tried unsuccessfully for fellow at NC Child, said he ing lead in water at li- have been caught in this money, even as it stimu- publicly and privately that years to pass legislation was not optimistic that the censed child care centers. “coverage gap,” even as lates health care spending, they think it’s time for that would require lead bill would survive. “We are delighted,” Vita- lawmakers in other states producing a widening cir- North Carolina to follow in testing at all of the state’s Speaking at a conference glione said about the rule’s have extended the benefit cle of economic benefits. the footsteps of 34 other licensed day cares and in January, Vitaglione and approval. “It was a long to their low-income work- For example, in states that states and the District of public schools. Ed Norman, head of Chil- haul. We feel good that the force. The federal govern- have expanded, fewer rural Columbia and get low-in- The latest bill, intro- dren’s Environmental kids are going to be pro- ment has committed to hospitals closed than in come workers covered. duced in March by state Health with the state De- tected.” paying 90 percent of the states that didn’t. It’s a policy that’s long Rep. Henry Warren, R-Salis- partment of Health and been opposed by the state cost, more than the usual Those are some of the GOP. Usually, Medicaid is two-thirds of the cost for reasons conservative stal- limited to low-income chil- regular Medicaid patients. warts such as Alamance dren, a small number of After almost seven years, County Sheriff Terry their parents, pregnant the data supporting the Johnson and former GOP women and seniors in fi- benefits of Medicaid ex- gubernatorial candidate nancial need. But the Af- pansion to states and indi- George Little have come fordable Care Act opened viduals are becoming out in favor of expansion. the door for states to add overwhelming. In August, “You’ve got to do some- low-income workers who the Kaiser Family Founda- thing for people,” Little make too much to qualify tion published a review of said in an interview with for the program but too lit- 324 studies that show “im- N.C. Health News this tle to qualify for subsidies proved access to care, uti- summer. He believes the to purchase health insur- lization of services, the party as a whole is coming ance on the online market- affordability of care, and fi- around, and he’s talking to place. nancial security among the his friends in the senate. In North Carolina, indi- low-income population.” “It’s the economy, and viduals making between Research also overwhel- seeing people … It’s the mingly shows that expand- need,” he said. Court of Appeals ruling could lessen court costs By Melissa Boughton marijuana and possession sembly’s intent that court of marijuana parapherna- costs reflect the costs that THE POLICY WATCH lia. He took his case to trial the justice system actually Reform advocates laud and was convicted of both incurs. Court costs are not decision that could reduce charges. Because the state intended to be a fine or phenomenon of “debtor’s filed the charges against other form of punishment.” prison.” Stacking criminal him in two separate charg- The Attorney General’s charges and levying court ing documents, there were Office would not comment costs to make money off two separate judgments on the ruling other than to defendants is nothing new against him even though say it was reviewing the in North Carolina, but it they were disposed of case. It has 30 days to peti- could become more of a through the same trial. tion the state Supreme rarity in the future. The judge imposed court Court for discretionary re- The Court of Appeals costs in each of the two view. Ed Eldred, who repre- published a unanimous judgments, amounting to a sented Rieger, also would opinion last week holding total of nearly $800. The not comment on the litiga- that when multiple crim- question to the three-judge tion. inal charges arise from the appellate panel was James Markham, the same underlying event or whether Rieger experi- Thomas Willis Lambeth transaction and are adjudi- enced one criminal case or Distinguished Chair in Pub- cated together in the same two. “It’s not an easy ques- lic Policy at the UNC School hearing or trial, they are tion to answer,” wrote of Government and expert part of a single “criminal Judge Richard Dietz. “Both in North Carolina court case” for purposes of as- Rieger and the state offer fines and fees, said the sit- sessing court costs. reasonable but conflicting uation in Rieger’s case is The case stems from a interpretations of the plain not an anomaly and the Buncombe County incident language, the statute’s his- opinion will likely have a – Dave Robert Rieger was tory, and the spirit and in- major impact moving for- pulled over for following tent underlying the ward if it stays in place. 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By Nadia Ramlagan see that their advocacy for rily African American stu- AROUND THE TRIANGLE N.C. NEWS SERVICE public schools is good for dents living in rural com- RALEIGH DEDICATION AARP the common good." munities. Two years ago, SHAW RALEIGH – A faith group A dedication and celebra- AARP Durham Chapter Mahaley said the council the state Board of Educa- Shaw’s homecoming is tion for Washington Ter- #189 will meet Oct. 16, 2-4 hopes to get people talking plans to host dialogue tion voted to close the about the importance of Oct. 12-20. Visit race is Oct. 19, 11 a.m. to p.m., Durham Center for trainings in rural school school, citing poor aca- www.shawu.edu/home- noon, 1951 Booker Dr. Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee public schools, as some districts in the eastern and demic performance. counties continue to see a coming for agenda. Ave. western parts of the state. Bazemore said she be- CARY rise in charter-school open- Proponents of charter lieves Heritage was unfairly THEATRE FESTIVAL FESTIVAL ings and a drop in public- schools have said they in- targeted, and called the ex- “Blood at the Root” will Sick Chick Flicks Film World Beer Festival is school enrollment. crease options for parents perience of running a The North Carolina be performed thru Oct. 13, Festival is Oct. 12-13, The Oct. 19, noon to 10 p.m., who want the best for their charter school "eye-open- Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Cary Theater. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Council of Churches is children, but educator ing." launching a series of public Pogue St. Visit raleighlittle- 409 Blackwell St. Visit Kashi Bazemore said "I've come full circle," she theatre.org. SENIORS www.worldbeerfestival.co discussions across the "shopping around" for said, "and what I believe is state. Allison Mahaley, who A workshop on when m/durham. schools doesn't circum- that we have to invest in TRAILBLAZER chairs the council's educa- seniors should stay in their vent longstanding social our traditional public Wake County Democratic homes or move is Oct. 18, RECYCLING tion committee, said she inequities. schools, first and foremost; hopes public dialogue will Party will host its Trail- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cary Sen- Shredding, recycling day Bazemore grew up in that we've got to do better blazer Award Banquet Oct. ior Center, 120 Maury is Oct. 19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., reinvigorate the debate for Bertie County and re- by teachers." public schools and get 14, 5:30 p.m., Raleigh Odell Place. Visit awarese- Durham Co. Memorial Sta- turned home to open Her- Nationwide, charter- North-Midtown Hotel, 3415 niorcare.com. dium 750 Stadium Dr. local communities thinking itage Collegiate Leadership school enrollment has about what it means for Wake Forest Road. Academy, a charter school, jumped. Between 2000 and DURHAM PAGEANT every child to have a fair in 2014. 2015, according to the Na- FESTIVALS FAMILY shot at a good education. Annual Ms. Full-Figured "I was once a very strong tional Center for Education • Raleigh Roots History Family Day is Oct. 13, NC Pageant is Oct. 19, 5-10 "We believe we can bring supporter of school Statistics, the percentage of the community back to- Festival is Oct. 12, 11 a.m. noon-4 p.m., Nasher Mu- p.m., Catch The Fire, 2304 choice," she said. "What public school students who to 5 p.m., Moore Square seum of Art on Duke’s Page Rd. gether around fully re- we're seeing in North Car- attended charter schools sourcing public schools," • Learning Together Fall campus. olina is a pattern of clo- swelled from 1% to 6%, and CHAPEL HILL she said, "so that if people Festival is Oct. 15, 5:30- sures for the number of charter INTEGRATION CANDIDATES still opt for a private school 7:30 p.m., 568 E. Lenoir St. minority-founded charter schools increased from • Fall Festival is Oct. 18, Former city councilman Meet the Candidates Oct. or a charter school or schools." nearly 2,000 to more than something else, they can 5-7 p.m., Method Com- Eddie Davis will discuss 13 during worship service, Heritage served prima- 6,000. munity Park, 514 Method the integration of Triangle Barbee’s Chapel, 106 N. Ro- Rd. universities Oct. 13, 3 p.m., berson St. Visit South Branch Library. www.ourfbc.org. THEATER West Side Story will be BOOK SIGNINGS HALLOWEEN performed Oct. 15-20, • Ricky Moore will dis- Haunted Hill is Oct. 19, 5- 7:30-10 p.m., Duke Energy cuss his new book “Saltbox 6:30 p.m., Community Center, 2 E. South St. Visit Seafood Joint Cookbook” Center Park, 120 S. Estes ticketmaster.com. Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m., Motorco Dr. Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee FUNDRAISER Ave. Register at HILLSBOROUGH A walk to support www.eventbrite.com. SHRED-A-THON GBS|GIDP is Oct. 19, 10 • Author Karla FC Hol- A shred-a-thon is Oct. 19, a.m., 4203 Spring Forest loway will discuss her new 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Home Rd. Register at www.gbs- book, “A Death in Harlem” Depot, 625 Hampton cidp.org/event. Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m., Regu- Pointe Shopping Center. lator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. BOOK PHOTO BY TOA HEFTIBA ON UNSPLASH Want a successful career 10 ways to show love to in the foreign service? your pastor, church staff Part memoir and part Muddy Roads Blue Skies: you're truly made of. You By Carolyn Tomlin October distribute 7. Give a plaque sten- My Journey to the must have the right mind- how-to success guide, “Muddy Roads Blue Skies” THE ALABAMA BAPTIST stamped envelopes ad- ciled with a Bible verse Foreign Service, from the set and the right skill set — dressed to the pastor and (Numbers 6:24–26 for ex- Rural South to Tanzania and acquiring them is ab- tells the story of Mbenna's During October many church staff. Ask members ample) as a prayer for and Beyond solutely worth it." journey from the back- churches recognize Pastor to write a short letter to God's blessings. By Vella Mbenna Mbenna’s wanderlust woods of Georgia to the far Appreciation Month as an each expressing their ap- 8. Share with the media. Muddy Roads Press, prompted her to apply for reaches of the globe. intentional time to honor preciation of staff leader- Let others in your com- $16.99 PB a position with the U.S. De- If you think a career in their pastors and church ship. Thank them for munity know you appreci- partment of State, where the Foreign Service may be staff. ministering to you in both ate your pastor and staff. Think you want a career she eventually became an right for you, here are the The history of appreciat- good and not-so-good 9. Remodel the church in the Foreign Service? It's information programs of- skills and behaviors ing those ordained by God times. office. How long has it not for the faint of heart. ficer in charge of infor- Mbenna says you should goes back to Bible times. 3. Plan a church-wide been since the church of- Being a diplomat with the mation technology and turn into habits right now: The apostle Paul writes meal. What are your staff fice was updated? When U.S. Department of State communications, working • Do the work — and that "the elders who direct members' favorite dishes? visitors stop by, what is demands intellect, cou- in places like the Philip- more. Dutifully do your the affairs of the church Plan a luncheon or dinner their first impression? rage, and a sense of adven- pines, Tanzania, and Bei- work every day, and do it well are worthy of double honoring them with food Work with the pastor to de- ture — not to mention an rut. well. honor, especially those and fellowship. Ask sev- termine the best way to do unshakable work ethic. There, among her prima- • Find a role model/men- whose work is preaching eral members to share a this and be willing to help But if you have what it rily "male, white, Yale" col- tor. Develop trusting rela- and teaching" (1 Tim. 5:17). time when a staff member raise the funds. takes, you can join the leagues, Mbenna (a tionships with colleagues In 1 Thessalonians 5:12– was there for them or their 10. Random acts of ranks of hardworking cit- minority three times over: — in the field or not — who 13, Paul suggests those family in a time of need. kindness. Think of ways to izens mak- black, Southern, and fe- can help guide and de- whom God has chosen to 4. Purchase Christian show kindness to your pas- ing a male) started the long jour- velop you in your career. work among believers books by favorite authors, tor, church staff and their difference. ney to the top. Despite • Don't be afraid to share should be held in the high- Bible commentaries or families. If they have young Just ask facing instances of insub- ideas. est regard in love for their other study aids appropri- children, can you offer Mbenna, ordination, racism, sexism, • Respect the chain of work. ate to the individual's role transportation when they who and culture shaming, command. Remember, no Most important: do and interests. are occupied with church worked in Mbenna worked her way leader wants to be second- something. Involve as 5. Gift-a-day. Ask Sunday duties? If a staff member's the Foreign up to level "01," the high- guessed or challenged by a many people as possible. School classes or other family has a pet, can you Service for est-grade level you can subordinate, especially not Don't neglect to say "thank church organizations to provide a safe home for the 26 years earn in the Foreign Service in public. you" to the pastor and work together on an ap- dog or cat when they're on and now — provided there is no de- • Be strategic. Don't leave church staff who are al- preciation calendar. Each vacation? has a lifetime of adven- sire to hang around for your career up to chance. ways there for your con- day in October, the pastor Most important: Pray for tures to show for it. some years to see if you Think carefully about the gregation. and/or staff members will your pastor and church "I knew early on in my will be selected to join the path you would like to Here are some practical receive one small item or staff. Support them by your life that I wanted excite- cadre of senior, policy- take, then plan your career ideas: gift, such as a gift card for attendance and commit- ment, independence, edu- level foreign affairs profes- trajectory accordingly. Circle of prayer 1. . Ask coffee at a local coffee ment. Tell others about the cation, and travel," Mbenna sionals. • Be dedicated/be useful, the pastor, pastoral staff shop, a homemade cake, a pastor and church staff said. "In my opinion, these For a self-proclaimed even in bad conditions. members and their fam- car wash or theater tickets. God has chosen to lead jobs are one of the hardest adrenaline junkie, the chal- Learn to stay on task even ilies to come to the front of 6. Decorate office doors your church. Be cooper- government positions to lenges, victories, and even during chaotic times the auditorium. Invite of the staff. Ask children ative and loving toward obtain. And once you're the near misses Mbenna (whether the chaos is work- members to surround to draw "happy" pictures others. Honor God by hon- doing the work, you'll be experienced were the very related or personal). them and pray for them. or use balloons to dec- oring His servants. challenged daily to push definition of a fulfilling ca- • Know when to leave. Write letters. 2. During orate. yourself and find out what reer. CIAA WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM football The Triangle keeping TRIBUNE true to Sports SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 – PAGE 6A form We’re halfway through the CIAA football season, and COLLEGE CORNER nothing much has changed. The Northern Division is on track to win its third straight championship. Falcon Bowl champs! Bowie State and Virginia Union are as good as adver- tised, but Virginia State also has jumped into the mix. The trio are undefeated in the conference (2-0) as division play begins this weekend. Since the North is so brutal, somebody is going to be sore and bruised by the end of the regular season, but still there should be enough left in the tank to knock off any South- ern Division op- COURTESY ponent. Williams The Bulldogs are the only un- defeated team left at 5-0. No new Granted their nonconference schedule was update on BONITTA not as tough as BEST in the past, so division play St. Aug’s will really test their mettle. We all know it’s COURTESY not easy scheduling teams The Roger’s Herr Rams won the Jordan High School Falcon Bowl against Githens Middle Williams when you’re the champion. School on Tuesday. (OK, some of you don’t know WOMEN anything about that.) N.C. Central But that miracle comeback The Eagles held off Coppin against Shaw seemed to have State in a five-set thriller to even shaken off any insecurities their conference record at 2-2 the Amir Hall-less team had and 3-14 overall. Sophomore Est- during the preseason. When fania Louis ended the match with Bowie trailed Winston-Salem her 10th kill of the night. (Has CC State late in the game last mentioned lately how much we weekend, didn’t you go love to say “KILL”?) “yeah, right, seen this plot NCCU heads to Florida this before.” weekend to take on Florida A&M The Bulldogs have a chance and Bethune-Cookman. The at revenge against Chowan team’s next home match is Oct. this weekend. The Hawks 16 against Elon. gave them their only division loss last season; then come St. Augustine’s VSU and Virginia Union – No new word on the condition back to back. After that it’s of athletics director/track coach Lincoln (Pa.) and Elizabeth George Williams. In case you’ve City State. been living under a cave, Wil- So, you know what that liams was hurt in a vehicle acci- means? Bowie’s champion- dent in Qatar for the World Track ship run will either continue & Field Championships. The or end after the Panthers family issued a statement saying contest. The rest is just Williams was “alert, responsive gravy. and expected to fully recover.” Our prayers are with the Williams Low-flying Hawks family. While Shaw was able to re- In volleyball, the Falcons went bound – albeit briefly – from 0-fer at the CIAA Round-Up and its collapse against Bowie, COURTESY are still seeking that elusive first Chowan has yet to recover win. They head to Livingstone on from its 48-47 double over- Githens Middle represented its school well. Monday before playing rival time loss to the Bears. Shaw on the 17th. The Hawks are 0-2 since then for three straight losses, Shaw none more disturbing than a Soccer has now won three 66-20 beatdown by Fay- HBCU FOOTBALL straight matches after defeating etteville State last weekend. Mars Hill on October 5. Shaw is 4- The 20 points were the lo- 5 overall and heads to Queens in west this season. Charlotte this weekend. Chowan’s lone victory is Volleyball has also rebounded, against a mismatched Alder- turning around an 0-7 start into son Broaddus, 70-16. No a six-match win streak. Sopho- sleeper this year – again. more Jada Flowers was named CIAA setter of the week for the Failing Falcons second straight week. Maybe St. Augustine’s Shaw travels to Winston-Salem players were so worried State, Fayetteville State and Cla- about the condition of ath- flin. letics director George Wil- liams that they forgot to MEN show up for the first half St. Augustine’s against Elizabeth City State. You know, CC thought the fir- But that still doesn’t ac- ing of Tim Chavous was going to count for bad losses to Le- be a game-changer for the Fal- noir-Rhyne, Mars Hill, cons. But nothing has changed. Virginia State and Bowie Is there going to be O-N-E win- State. ning program this season besides Losing to a Viking team track and field? that hadn’t won since their season opener of last year is Shaw an all-time low. ECSU also The athletic hall of fame ban- hadn’t scored 27 points all quet is October 17, 7 p.m., at season. Spaulding Gymnasium. CC re- COURTESY Normally, I’d say SAU can members the days of attending right the ship this weekend Shaw linebacker Devon Hunt as been injured the past two weeks. some of those banquets. against Livingstone, but the Our most memorable banquet Blue Bears are not puppy is the one Julius “Dr. J” Erving at- dogs anymore. Yes, Virginia Division play begins for CIAA tended. Not only was Dr. J one of Union declawed them last our favorite players, but they weekend, and their first four served hen for dinner. That hen wins were against subpar tal- was so big, CC was still chewing ent, but time was they still teams; season halfway point two hours later. Then we had to would have lost. make a decision: go home or fin- Livingstone is just a game By Bonitta Best their glory days.” St. Augustine’s (0-5) vs. ish the hen. We took the third op- behind first-place FSU, so the [email protected] Bowie State continues to Livingstone (4-1, 1-1) tion and stuffed it in our purse to team is still in the heat of the move up in the rankings. Turnovers continue to take home. battle. The Falcons are play- Got a hankerin’ for some The Bulldogs (5-0) are No. haunt the Falcons. Anyway, you can purchase ing for pride. Which one will old-time CIAA football? 18 in the latest AFCA St. Aug’s committed five tickets on Shaw’s website. win out? “Throwback Thursdays” Coaches Top 25 Poll. Vir- in the first half against Eliz- began last week on the CIAA ginia Union also continues abeth City State that re- ‘Blue’ Bears Sports Network. to receive votes. sulted in a 20-point deficit Shaw coach Adrian Jones is Officially titled “Live The and an eventual 27-17 loss. winless against the Broncos Legacy Classic Champion- N.C. Central (2-4 overall, The Falcons and Lincoln (0-3), who have won five ship Games,” the series will 1-1 MEAC) vs. Bethune- (Pa.) are the only winless straight over the Bears. showcase a classic football Cookman (4-1, 2-0) teams left in the confer- And yes, losing star line- championship game every The Eagles’ Thursday ence. backer Devon Hunt would Thursday throughout Oc- night game against the SAU hosts a surprising devastate any team, but if tober. Wildcats will be past our Livingstone team this week- The BEST the Bears get blown out by “It’s the ultimate ‘Throw- print deadline. end for the start of division FSU – especially after being back Thursday,’” CIAA The game story will be on- play. The Blue Bears had shutout by Virginia State last Commissioner Jacqie line. won their first four contests in HBCU weekend – in the words of McWilliams said. The clas- NCCU hosts Delaware before getting blown out by the late, great Sam Cooke, “A sics are a fun way to share State (1-4) next Saturday at Virginia Union. Sports change is gonna come.” our history with our alumni 2 p.m. LC is a game behind first- and fans, and to let member place Fayetteville State. schools and athletes relive Please see CIAA/7A 7A SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, October 13, 2019 CIAA division play begins Continued from page 1A two games. Shaw is 1-1 in Hunt’s ab- The Falcons hit the road next week- sence, including last weekend’s 35-0 end at High Point to take on Winston- shutout to Virginia State. Salem State in the Furniture City The Bears had averaged 48 points in Gridiron Classic. the two games prior to VSU, but the Trojans defense held Shaw to 18 total Shaw (2-3, 1-1) vs. yards rushing. Fayetteville State (4-1, 2-0) Fayetteville State, meanwhile, is In one of the biggest divisional leading the division for the third matchups of the weekend, the Bears straight seasons after demolishing are in a must-win situation. Chowan 66-20 last weekend. Shaw is already a game behind the The Broncos have won three straight Broncos and a loss would make it two since their 10-point loss to Wingate. with just four games left. Shaw hosts Livingstone next Sat- The Bears have been without star urday for homecoming on St. Aug’s linebacker Devon Hunt for the past campus. Fair pay to play hailed as The greatest ever? game-changer for athletes Simone Biles sets record as By Roscoe Nance and the ability to put that ing to current and former DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION in the market for them- student-athletes’ pleas for selves. That is probably more attention to their United States wins world The Fair Pay To Play Act our best pathway forward profits and their share in that California Governor to recognizing their con- the marketing and profit- Gavin Newsom signed into tributions.’’ ability of college ath- law last month is being Ferguson, a former track letics,’’ Ferguson said. gymnastics team gold hailed as a game-changer and field athlete at the “However, it does counter for collegiate athletics. By James Ellingworth Biles called it “the sickest the last few world cham- University of Virginia who the existing policy around medal we’ve ever had.” pionships,” Melnikova said. The Act creates the legal walked on but eventually being an amateur in col- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Biles posted the best indi- Biles said other teams right for college athletes in earned a scholarship, says lege sports.’’ vidual scores on the vault, were “most definitely” clos- California to be paid for the Act was passed as the Ferguson says how the STUTTGART, Germany — use of their identities and Simone Biles won a record balance beam and floor. “I ing in on the U.S. result of much tension, NCAA responds, and how think if I do the routine that “All of the teams have im- goes into effect in 2023. confusion and unan- quickly it responds, to 21st medal at the world That means student-ath- gymnastics championships I did tonight, I’ll be more proved their difficulty over swered questions from show it wants to preserve than happy” in Thursday’s the last quad, and I think letes can sign endorse- those who have been fight- amateurism will have on Tuesday as the United ment deals with shoe States retained its women’s individual all-around final, that’s really exciting to see ing for fairness for stu- major ramifications. she said. the strength that they companies such as Nike dent-athletes in light of the In the meantime, a team all-around title. and adidas, be paid for It was Biles’ 15th career A fall for Sunisa Lee on have.” billions of dollars gener- number of other state the balance beam in her Italy ended its 69-year their autographs and re- ated by their labor, par- legislators across the gold and broke a tie with ceive money from the sale Russian gymnast Svetlana world championship debut wait for a women’s team ticularly in revenue country are considering and a fumbled routine medal with bronze, as of paraphernalia bearing generating sports such as sponsoring bills similar to Khorkina for the most their image. medals overall by a woman from Grace McCallum on China failed to make the football and men’s and California’s or have al- the uneven bars left the podium for the first time “It does change the game women’s basketball. ready introduced initia- at the world champion- significantly because if ships. She’s now two short U.S. with room for im- since the 2003 world cham- The NCAA, coaches and tives. Those states include provement, though both pionships. student-athletes are now athletic administrators are Colorado, New York, South of Vitaly Scherbo’s all-time going to be able to profit record of 23 among men or were strong on other appa- China was fourth after a opposed to the California Carolina, North Carolina, ratus. tough day for Liu Tingting, from their likeness, be law. They base their oppo- Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, women. able to obtain an agent, be “Every year it feels better “It’s just so surreal to who fell twice on the un- sition to their desire to Minnesota, Nevada and come out here and end up even bars and again on the able to obtain a contract to preserve amateurism in Pennsylvania. and better just because make money, the institu- we’re adding to the legacy,” on top with the strength of balance beam. college athletics. Ohio “If it’s done (in other the team that we have, even A fall on the beam mount tion is not going to be the State director of athletics states), it will have to be Biles said. “I feel like I never first choice those market- think of records. I just go after having a couple falls by Italy’s last gymnast, Gene Smith told USA done differently,’’ Fergu- out there,” Biles said. Elisa Iorio, made for a tense ing companies, those TODAY the Buckeyes and son said. “State legislators out there and do what I branding companies go to came to do, which is com- Russia became the first finish but she recovered to other schools would not and colleges and universi- team to get within six score enough to stay ahead to make those deals,” said schedule California ties will have to have con- pete for the country.” Tomika Ferguson, an as- The U.S. team scored points of the U.S. since of China by 0.536 points. schools if the Act goes into versations about how this China at the 2015 world It was a big recovery for sistant professor in the effect because those is going to be imple- 172.330 points to beat sec- Department of Educa- ond-place Russia by 5.801 championships, something Italy, which qualified in last schools, in his opinion, mented, not only about which pleased Russian place for the final. tional Leadership in the would no longer be NCAA how to preserve amateur- points and win its seventh School of Education at Vir- consecutive team title at an gymnast Angelina Melni- “The goal for today was members because they ism but to be done in a kova. just to do better than qual- ginia Commonwealth Uni- would no longer satisfy way that it will support Olympics or world cham- versity and founder of pionships. “We’re happy that we got ification and how it goes, it the amateurism require- state policy. There are a second because we can’t goes,” Italian gymnast Gior- Black Athlete Sister Circle. ment. bunch of ramifications. The reward for winning Jerlando F.L. Jackson, was a battery-powered battle the Americans just gia Villa said through a Clemson coach Dabo Will there be social secu- yet, but today the gap was translator. distinguished professor at Swinney has said that he rity taxes? Is there a fed- medal that lights up when the University of Wiscon- it senses movement. significantly lower than at would leave college coach- eral impact to this? Is there sin, says that he is watch- ing if athletes were given going be a state benefit? ing closely to see the access to more money. Will they be taxed? Who impact of the legislation. Swinney is the highest will be their employer? “If other states follow, it paid coach in the country Where will they file? The Tommie Smith and John does address one of the with a 10-year contract NCAA will have to work chief issues in the pay to that pays him $9.2 million with states and not just the play dynamic,’’ Jackson a year. institutions to have this said. “That dynamic is stu- “The law challenges done well.’’ Carlos earn induction dent-athletes will own where the NCAA is right into Olympic hall of fame their likeness, their name now in terms of respond- HBCU BASKETBALL By Stacy M. Brown no shoes. Each wore a sin- plained in a 2018 Washing- NNPA NEWSWIRE CORRESPONDENT gle black glove. ton Post article, Smith Just months earlier, the raised his right hand while Their raised fists were as Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Carlos lifted his left. One Fort Valley State names legendary as they were was gunned down in Mem- of them had forgotten his controversial. phis, Tennessee. The fight gloves, so they shared the Tommie Smith and John for civil rights had reached one pair they had. 24-year veteran as new Carlos, known for their both its bleakest moment Carlos had also un- black power salute during and its most volatile. zipped his Olympic jacket, the 1968 Olympics medal Also serving as a back- flaunting Olympics rules ceremonies, have earned drop to the 1968 Olympics of conduct, to show sup- women’s coach induction into the U.S. were raging anti-war pro- port of working-class Olympic Hall of Fame. The tests, the assassination of people in Harlem, whom induction is scheduled for Robert F. Kennedy, and the he said had to struggle and November 1. horrifying beating of pro- work with their hands all Smith’s and Carlos' ges- testors by police during day. tures of declaration, per- the Democratic National Carlos told the Post that formed at the height of the Convention in Chicago. he had deliberately cov- civil rights movement, Racism was out of con- ered up the “USA” on his were among the most trol. America was out of Olympic uniform with a powerful statements made control, and the war raged black T-shirt to “reflect the during that era in Ameri- on in Vietnam. shame I felt that my coun- can history. The two ath- Immediately preceding try was traveling at a letes courageously used the Games, black athletes snail’s pace toward some- the world's biggest stage considered a boycott, but thing that should be ob- to take a stand against rac- they ultimately decided to vious to all people of good ism, injustice, and in- participate. With King's will.” equality. death and an atmosphere In his autobiography, Their selection to the of unrelenting police bru- Carlos wrote: “The sta- Hall of Fame, an honor tality and racism, African dium became eerily quiet. based on character, con- Americans were angry. There’s something awful duct, and off-field contrib- Justice forever eluded the about hearing fifty thou- utions, comes 51 years black community. sand people go silent, like after the U.S. Olympic However, Smith and Car- being in the eye of a hurri- Committee — and much of los would courageously cane.” white America — vilified use the international plat- Immediately after the the heroes. form of the Olympics to ceremony, officials ex- "It sends the message take a stand for the world pelled the two from the that maybe we had to go to see. Smith also wore a stadium. They were soon COURTESY back in time and make scarf, and Carlos dangled after ordered out of Mex- Twenty-four year veteran Andrea Williams was recently named women’s some conscious decisions beads around his neck to ico City and suspended basketball coach at Fort Valley State. Williams previously coached at Divi- about whether we were remember lynching vic- from the track team. right or wrong," Carlos tims. Their black socks "It was a polarizing mo- sion I schools Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne and Oakland told USA Today. "They've sans shoes symbolized ment because it was seen University. come to the conclusion poverty in the community, as an example of black that, 'Hey man, we were while the black glove was power radicalism," Doug "I'm looking forward to working with the women on the team, bringing in wrong. We were off base in a reflection of African Hartmann, a University of more recruits, and continuing the powerful tradition of winning women's terms of humanity relative American strength and Minnesota sociologist and to the human rights era.'" unity. the author of “Race, Cul- basketball teams at Fort Valley State University," Williams said. "We'll The men competed in As the national anthem ture, and the Revolt of the achieve success in the SIAC by bringing everyone together, being unified, the 200-meter sprint dur- played during the cere- Black Athlete: The 1968 and working towards the same goal. We will also focus on ensuring that ing the Olympic Games in mony, Smith and Carlos Olympic Protests and our players are strong academically, and then can put everything together Mexico. Smith won the bowed their heads and Their Aftermath,” told on the court." gold, while Carlos earned raised their fists – an Smithsonian Magazine. a bronze medal. During image that's arguably "Mainstream America the medal ceremony, the among the most iconic in hated what they did.” men wore black socks and sports history. As ex- 8A FOCUS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, October 13, 2019 HBCU NEWS Spreading hope for N. Carolina Central exceeds others— her way By Khadijah $8.8 million in fundraising McFadden STAFF REPORTS liver on our No. 1 priority dent scholarships, allowing of student success. In the university to meet its The Durham VOICE North Carolina Central raised $8.8 million during short, we are building an goal to attract and retain “Free for everyone.” the 2018-19 academic NCCU for tomorrow.” more students from low- That’s how Jillian Cross, year, exceeding its fund- Alumni donors began income and rural com- the president and ex- raising goal by $1.1 mil- new endowments that will munities. ecutive director of Hope lion, the fourth fund naming opportunities • Received $2.5 million Her Way, describes her or- consecutive year NCCU has in the university’s new from 4,100 alumni. Special ganization to me about surpassed its fundraising School of Business. Con- effort was made to in- young mothers looking to goals. This record includes struction is set to begin in crease the number of first- finish their unfinished col- 7,018 donors and 29 newly early 2020 on the state-of- time donors, as well as lege experiences. established endowments. the-art facility. millennials, baby boomers The organization is an Part of NCCU’s overall NCCU also worked to in- and Generation X donors. eight-week precollege pro- fundraising strategy is to crease alumni giving and Increasing the number of gram helping low-income, instill a vibrant culture of engagement, especially in Generation Z donors, dur- single parents get the philanthropy throughout Durham and other North ing a time in life when their higher education they campus, Harriet F. Davis, Carolina counties, where income is lower but stu- need. more than 70% of NCCU dent debt potentially McFadden Ph.D., vice chancellor for Cross said she founded the Division of University alumni reside. The univer- higher, creates the poten- the program based on her Advancement said. sity hosted “Eagles, Let’s tial for developing a life- personal story. “I was a sin- Hope Her Way collaborates diapers, formula and baby “Our slogan of ‘Every Talk,” an affinity approach long pattern of giving, gle parent in college when with nonprofits, colleges, clothes. Eagle, Every Year,’ has been to reengage alumni to the Davis adds. I had my child, and I K-12 schools, churches and Robin Perry is one of the embraced and become part university. These program- “Each year, more alumni, wanted to be able to help day care facilities to create women who has received of the fabric of North Car- matic events are designed corporations, foundations others in my situation,” she support systems that help from HHW. She is an olina Central University,” to increase alumni giving, and organizations are in- said. create positive educational ex-military veteran who Davis said. “We believe and also increase engage- vesting in North Carolina Hope Her Way provides outcomes for clients. moved to Durham about that all of us have a re- ment and volunteerism Central University. We resources that help single So where does the money three years ago. She said sponsibility for fundrais- with NCCU. have a strong brand and parents stay in college and come from to help fund HHW turned strangers into ing, and charge our board, Other fundraising high- continue to deliver on The get four-year degrees by these educations? Cross sisters. “I actually got more senior administrative lights include: Eagle Promise, making our making sure they can pro- said the organization is than I expected with the team, deans and directors • Increased the univer- scholars more competitive vide for their family the funded by small grants friendships and lots of in- with connecting us with in- sity’s endowment to $54 in the marketplace,” Chan- best they can. from Walmart and UNC, but formation,” she said in a dividuals, corporations million with 29 new en- cellor Johnson O. Akinleye, According to the National primarily from private do- testimonial. and foundations who want dowments. These dollars Ph.D., said. Student Clearinghouse, nations from everyday In order to receive help to join with us as we de- are used to support stu- about half of the nearly 2 people. from HHW, you must be an million students starting Hope Her Way’s vision is, unmarried resident, have college in the fall will earn “everyone will successfully custody of one or more their diploma. The National obtain their desired post- children under the age of Center for Education Statis- secondary degree” and, in 17, and have or be within Court of Appeals ruling tics found about 20 million doing so, change the trajec- six months of receiving a students will attend col- tory of their lives and the college degree. Cross told leges and universities this lives of their children. me a story about how one fall. Of these, over 11 mil- could ease court costs With this program, par- of her students who lion are female and 12.5 ents get: needed help getting her de- cates pointed out that the “I think this is an excel- million are under the age of Continued from page 3A • free college tours gree and making sure her state doesn’t have a unified lent ruling for criminal de- 25. judges have to decide how • free GRE (which usually child was successful. She court system, and how fendants, because it makes As a junior in high school they want to interpret the cost $205 per test) made the sacrifice to drive costs are assessed de- it clear,” Clark said. with no children, I can’t re- new language, but, for the • ACT (which usually two hours, twice a week, pends on the jurisdiction He and Markham said the late to a young mom whose most part before the opin- costs $46 without writing for eight weeks. of a case. opinion also raises some life has changed in such a ion, it was likely courts and $62.50 with writing) Cross said she wants to David Clark, senior assis- questions, including big way. It’s not just about would assess costs for • SAT ($47.50 without get more grant funding and tant public defender in whether court costs can be her anymore now that she every judgment against a writing and $64.50 with the serve more parents. “We Guilford County, estimated assessed only stemming has someone else who oc- defendant. essay) prep classes will have more money so the Court of Appeals opin- from one criminal event or cupies all of her time. Ho- He noted, however, that • materials and test fee we will not have to turn ion would affect 10 per- if they can be assessed wever, I can understand there are already a couple assistance which could cost away people,” she said. “I cent to 20 percent of multiple times if multiple how a mom would want to of state statutes that spe- up to $600 want to grow in staffing criminal cases. For the events are adjudicated to- get her life back on track to cifically forbid such double The program also offers and be able to give more most part, he said, if some- gether. provide a better life for her dipping by the courts. For free assistance with devel- and larger scholarships.” one pleads guilty to five Clark raised a hypotheti- family after things calm example, the community oping resumes and per- charges stemming from cal situation in which a de- down. service fees statute says sonal statements as well as Khadijah McFadden is a one incident, a judge will fendant breaks into 20 HHW’s 2019 annual re- that when a person has services that support char- junior at Research Triangle assess only one cost. There houses in 20 nights, then port states that the average multiple charges, the court acter development and High School serving this are some, though, who gets caught and all the participant in the program should assess one service postsecondary opportuni- year with Partners for make a point of saying that charges work through the is a 29-year-old female with fee per sentencing trans- ties. All of the money that Youth Opportunity as the the law allows them to as- system together and are re- two children and earning action. HHW is helping moms save teen editor-in-chief of the sess costs for each judg- solved together. an average income of just Court officials and crim- can go towards strollers, Durham VOICE ment. under $16,000 a year. inal justice reform advo-