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RIBUNE law Bychanges Alan Suderman and Gary D. Robertson TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE ASSOCIATED PRESS RICHMOND, Va. – Members of a federal appeals court expressed skepti- cism Tuesday that North Carolina's 2013 major rewrite to voting laws, re- VOLUME 18 NO. 18 $1.00 quiring photo identification to cast in-person ballots, doesn't discriminate WEEK OF JUNE 26, 2016 against minorities. The three-judge panel met Tuesday to hear arguments over whether to overturn an April trial court ruling upholding the law. Six Athletics baseball Judge Henry F. Floyd questioned the timing of the changes - done after coach honored for Republicans took control of state government for the first time in a century and after the U.S. Supreme Court undid key provisions of the Voting Rights 20th anniversary of Act - and whether they weren't done to suppress minority votes for politi- cal gain. "It looks pretty bad to me," Floyd said. first league title But the law's authors said they were aiming to prevent voter fraud and in- crease public confidence in elections. "It was not a nefarious thing," said Thomas A. Farr, an attorney representing the state. The U.S. Justice Department, state NAACP, League of Women Voters and others sued the state, saying the restrictions violated the remaining provi- sions of the federal Voting Rights Act and the Constitution. The 4th U.S. Please seeJUDGES/2A New

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andWORKERS VP WORLD PARTY 2016 activist DURHAM – North Carolina ac- tivists kicked off the Monica Moore- By Latisha head/Lamont Lilly for president dies LATISHA CATCHATOORIAN E and vice president campaign on Catchatoorian North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus members donate scholarship funds to its June 14, Republican presidential [email protected] candidate Donald Trump’s birth- DURHAM – Legendary civil foundation. day. rights activist Ann Atwater died Activists from across the Triangle on Monday. She spent her life gathered to send a message to championing educational and Trump that workers and oppressed economic equality for African- people do not support him. His rise Americans in Durham. reflects a desperate and dangerous Atwater died at Duke Hospital effort to destroy working-class just a few weeks shy of her 81st Black Caucus unity by trying to turn the anger of birthday. white workers away from billion- Atwater suffered in recent aires like himself and against their years from several health com- immigrant, Mexican, Arab, Muslim, plications and was confined to a foundation raises African, Asian, Indigenous sisters hospital bed in her home (made and brothers in this country and possible by a community across the world. fundraising effort) and was as- “Prisoners cannot vote, and they sisted with public outings in a are dying in our local jails. Youth year. with the help of professors wheelchair. Neither of those thousandsBy Latisha for HBCUs cannot vote, and our schools are Shaw University senior and staff members, it’s been things dulled her spirit. Catchatoorian being underfunded. Undocu- Camery Hunt is this year’s more than worth it. “She fought hard and stayed [email protected] mented workers cannot vote, and William L. Wainwright schol- “My career goals after grad- the course,” Mayor Bill Bell said. DURHAM – The North Car- the border walls just keep getting arship recipient. An only uation are to attend graduate “She had her own personal prob- olina Legislative Black Cau- higher, and U.S. foreign policy con- child from a small town in school at UNC-Greensboro lems, but that still didn’t stop cus Foundation raised tinues to displace the masses,” said North Carolina, Hunt will be (and) major in specialized her fighting for what was right.” $140,000 in scholarship campaign coordinator L.T. Pham at the first in her family to earn education services, with a Born in 1935 in Hallsboro, funds for HBCU students at the press conference. “Workers a college degree. minor in business adminis- North Carolina, Atwater came to its annual scholarship ban- World Party is running an election “Obtaining a degree is such tration. Upon receiving my Durham as a young married quet last week. campaign in the spirit of fighting a major milestone for master’s degree, my desire is teenager. The discrimination Every year the NCLBC back against the ills of capitalism. me…receiving (this scholar- to open my own day care fa- she faced as a black woman and Foundation hosts a banquet We are not running because we ship) has assisted me cility in Atlanta, which I will the racism she witnessed to honor the importance of want to win a seat in the White tremendously with my col- call Happy Hands Day Care around her propelled her into a HBCUs and educating our House, but because now, more than lege expenses and the pur- Center,” she said. lifetime of activism. After her di- youth. The Caucus saw a ever, workers and oppressed peo- chasing of my textbooks,” Rep. Garland Pierce, D-48, vorce, she raised their two need for programs that ple must unite to overcome the Hunt said. said that we know the impor- daughters alone in extreme championed African-Ameri- forces like Donald Trump and Hunt is majoring in pre- tance of graduating our poverty. can youth, and, as a result, Hillary Clinton who will only make kindergarten education and young boys and girls from She was approached by formed the foundation, matters worse. “ said her academic journey universities, but we “have to Howard Fuller to join Operation which sponsors the educa- Workers World Party is organizing hasn’t always been easy, but Breakthrough, a program to help tion scholarship event each Please see BLACK/2A a mass campaign for real revolu- people escape poverty, and tionary alternatives in this election slowly but surely became a year: to abolish capitalism, defend leader in the fight for economic the Black Lives Matter movement justice. She mobilized poor and fight for revolutionary social- blacks in Durham to stand up ism. Our candidates are launching for their rights. campaigns across the country for “Her amazing spirit, willing- Forward Cities plans to move ballot access. Here in North Car- ness and ability to reach over olina, with its oppressive laws for the racial divide in such a dan- third parties, nearly 100,000 veri- gerous era are a testament to the fied signatures are needed to get on human spirit,” wrote Shannon DurhamBy Maria Magher forward to progress the ballot. Yet, the Workers World Talton in her remembrance of CORRESPONDENT Party Durham branch is launching a Atwater. DURHAM – Durham has seen a campaign for official write-in status One of Atwater’s most well- in North Carolina. known interactions was her re- great deal of change in the past few years. Trump was greeted by hundreds lationship with former Ku Klux of protestors, including four that Klan member C.P. Ellis. In 1971 While the city has recently blossomed with trendy new got arrested, in Greensboro last both Atwater and Ellis were week. We salute and joined the asked to co-lead a charrette in- restaurants, exciting tech com- panies, growing educational pro- protests to shut him down here in tended to manage the transition North Carolina and everywhere he of Durham public schools’ inte- grams and innovative entrepreneurship, it was not all spews his hate speech and bigotry. gration after schools had been When he was in Raleigh in Novem- facing violent protests to deseg- too long ago that downtown was desolate and struggling with ber, we were on the frontlines of or- regation. ganizing the protest that shut him Both strongly resented each high crime rates and a bad repu- tation. down and made him end his other upon their first meeting, speech early. but soon found common Yet many would say that de- spite these encouraging ad- We support the lesbian, gay, bi- ground when they realized both COURTESY PHOTO sexual, transgendered and queer wanted the best for their chil- vances, Durham is still struggling, and if community The Hillside High School Pep Band entertains at a reception. peoples' organizing and uprisings dren. around the state against House Bill “Here we are, two people from leaders don't think proactively, the problems will only get home in favor of 'progressive co-founder Christopher Gergen 2, and those being targeted by vio- the far end of the fence, having policies.'" said. lence, such as in Orlando last week- identical problems, except her worse. "Durham, like many urban en- In particular, Boyd said, the "One notion is that innovation end. being black and me being city is seeing a lot of minorities is ultimately the future of our With the racist police killings of white…The amazing thing vironments across the country, has many challenges staring it in being displaced by the economic country and our economy and Akiel Denkins in Raleigh, Jesus about it, her and I, up to that system and the rise of apathy our community well-being." Huerta and La’Vante Biggs in point, [had] cussed each other its face," said Ed Boyd, the chief strategy officer of iNvictus among those in the position to But the group believes that in- Durham, and, recently, Deriante (out), bawled each other, we provide aid. novation and entrepreneurship Miller in Kinston, we stand with the hated each other. Up to that Group Holdings in Durham. "Among them are a growing eco- These are precisely the issues shouldn't come at any cost; they movement to challenge racist po- point, we didn’t know each that the Forward Cities initiative should be promoted thought- lice murders. Our campaign de- other. We didn’t know we had nomic divide, increasing diffi- culty in locating affordable hopes to tackle in Durham and fully in order to be inclusive and mands the disarmament of the things in common,” Ellis said in cities facing the same issues equitable so that they are also police, immigrations and customs during that time. housing, high minority unem- ployment, disadvantaged, around the country, including sustainable. enforcement, and the Pentagon. We The two forged an uncommon New Orleans, Detroit and Cleve- Forward Cities has identified will also continue to join protests to friendship that lasted the rest of schools and economically de- prived and socially powerless land. five specific goals: to identify challenge the oppressive condi- their lives. "Forward Cities is premised on tions in the Durham County Jail. (Read the entire story on our populations being displaced from communities they've called a couple of different notions," Please seeFORWARD/2A website.) Please seeLILLY/2A

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CarolinaContinued from page 1A votingbarred the counting law of Elec- changeschanges were implemented, raisesContinued from page funds 1A people shefor lived with.HBCUs She should wear those scars the Circuit Court of Appeals fast- tion Day ballots cast in the compared with 2010. get them to college (first) in proceeded to tell him the same way a general wears his tracked the review in an ex- wrong precinct. Attorneys for the state want order to graduate them.” names and brief biographies stars – as a badge of honor.” pected presidential The plaintiffs say the to keep Schroeder's ruling in- It’s exactly what the NCLBCF of everyone in her family who North Carolina has seen var- battleground state, with com- changes discourage voting by tact, arguing in a brief that the strives to do. Each year the an- she resided with. ious legislative changes over petitive races for governor black and Hispanic residents, laws "simply returned North nual banquet welcomes a The census taker finally the past few years, and the re- and U.S. Senate. who use early voting or same- Carolina's election system to keynote speaker. This year stopped the woman and told ception of certain laws has Voters must now show one day registration more than the mainstream of election Congressman Cedric Rich- her he just wanted a number, been far from positive. From of six qualifying IDs, although white voters and are more systems" used in the country. mond from the 2nd Congres- she replied, “No numbers live education bills affecting those with "reasonable imped- likely to lack photo ID. South- The appeals panel, which sional District of Louisiana here. People do.” Richmond HBCU students and families iments" can fill out a form and ern Coalition for Social Justice also included Judge Diana delivered the address. Rich- said the point of the story is to restrictions on voting rights cast a provisional ballot. The attorney Allison J. Riggs said Gribbon Motz, did not say mond works closely with Con- that there are “no numbers” at and bans on transgender voter ID mandate began with North Carolina's GOP lawmak- when they would issue a rul- gresswoman Alma Adams, HBCUs, but people who these bathroom usage, the state has this year's March primary. ers enacted a specific and un- ing. The same three judges D-12, who represents North schools help refine. been making a nationwide At Tuesday's hearing, Judge precedented attack on considered the 2013 law in Carolina. Richmond noted three statement that transcends its James A. Wynn Jr. asked minority voting rights that 2014. “The congressman has been things our community must borders. pointed questions about why continued the state's tradition At that time, Wynn and an enthusiastic supporter of keep in mind: Richmond said some people public assistance IDs, used of suppressing minority Floyd ordered a preliminary HBCUs and particularly my • Everyone must play their in the south “don’t mind disproportionally by minori- rights. injunction directing same-day work with the bipartisan position and play it well. showing you that equality on ties, were not acceptable in "They knew the dispropor- registration and out-of- HBCU caucus,” Adams said. • Everyone must under- paper is one thing, but equal- the final version of the law. tionate impact of every one of precinct voting continue “He’s a strong believer in the stand that we will get some ity in practice is another.” "Why did they take it out?" these provisions," she said. while the case was pending. A value of mentorship. He was scars. “Some people don’t mind asked Wynn, a former North U.S. District Judge Thomas majority on the U.S. Supreme fortunate, and as he climbed • Everyone must acknowl- publicly putting up barriers to Carolina state appeals judge. Schroeder, who presided over Court soon disagreed and Jacob’s Ladder, (he) brought edge that we have come a minorities getting a good edu- The laws approved by the the trial in Winston-Salem, de- blocked that order for the No- other young people along.” long way, but we still have a cation. And then there are General Assembly and signed termined the plaintiffs failed vember 2014 election. But Richmond earned his un- ways to go. well-intentioned friends who by Republican Gov. Pat Mc- to prove that the laws made it subsequent court rulings al- dergraduate degree from “(The fact is) we still have a think that they have to help Crory also reduced early vot- harder for minority voters to lowed same-day registration Morehouse College and as a lot of fighting to do and a lot us in spite of ourselves. The ing from 17 to 10 days, cast ballots. He focused on and out-of-precinct voting to byproduct of an HBCU, knows of scars to earn, but I get to good thing is that we know we eliminated same-day registra- higher voter registration and resume. firsthand how these schools look at the scars that are al- have the ability to shape our tion during early voting and turnout rates among black Robertson reported from can help African-American ready there,” he said. “I am a future,” he said, as he refer- residents in 2014, when many Raleigh. students succeed. beneficiary of those scars. It’s enced a famous Robert Frost He began his address by re- because of those scars that I poem and said we have “miles counting a story of a census can sit where I want, eat to go before we sleep.” taker who went around where I want, shop where I He concluded; “The good knocking on doors, recording want, live where I want and to news is that as I look around the number of people who some extent – do what I want. and see the generations that lived in each house as he It’s because of those scars came before me… (I know) Forward Cities plans to move that I can vote without recit- made his way through neigh- that we are going to get there. borhoods. A woman greeted ing the Declaration of Inde- The only way you win is when pendence or answering Continued from page 1A This will be the fourth and him after he knocked on her you fight.” led to important new pro- (unrelated questions). We Durhamways to develop and support forwardfinal convening. The lastto one progressgrams, like the iNvictus Mas- door. He asked her how many more entrepreneurs and inno- was held in Durham in De- ters of Fate Fellowship vators from low-income mi- cember. Program. The group also runs nority communities; to "If you look at Durham, the iNvictus Office Center, determine strategies to har- you've got 96 percent occu- which is a co-working space ness the top talent of local en- pancy in downtown Durham, for entrepreneurs. trepreneurs; to strengthen and you've got a lot of excit- "Being a part of the Forward existing networks to drive en- ing things going on with all Cities initiative, we have been New candidates for workers trepreneurship; to foster shar- the development," Gergen able to make connections and ing of best practices among said. "But if you look one create and work within a four- cities; and to serve as a re- neighborhood over in East city collaborative that has partyContinued from presidentpage 1A said. and VPcandidate for president of the Durham, it's very underdevel- aided us in our efforts by al- source for others looking to Moorehead has been an ac- United States in 1996 and oped." lowing us to see very similar “We’ve been in the streets in achieve these goals. tivist and organizer for more 2000. Gergen said that if growth is issues addressed from differ- Baltimore, in Ferguson; we’ve More than 200 leaders from than four decades. A member Born in Alabama during seg- not planned carefully, centers ing perspectives," Boyd said. been in Oakland, we’ve been the target cities and from of Workers World Party since regation, Moorehead became of African-American culture "In some cases, we don't find in Cleveland organizing with around the country are meet- 1975, Moorehead now sits on politically active as a teenager and activity will be displaced. answers, but we find others in the people, in communities ing in Cleveland this week for the party’s national secre- in Hampton, Virginia, distrib- Boyd said the iNvictus other cities contemplating that the bourgeois media do a fourth and final convening tariat and is a managing edi- uting the Black Panther Party group has had important dis- and actively figuring out the not go to. Those are the areas exploring these issues and tor of Workers World newspaper. She is a graduate cussions with other members answers to issues we face in we are in mobilizing and working on solutions for in- newspaper. She was WWP’s of Hampton University. clusive community growth. of Forward Cities that have Durham. teaching our people,” Lilly WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM NCCU The Triangle left out TRIBUNE of SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 – PAGE 3A MEAC

TVThe MEAC released its TV football schedule last Sports COLLEGE CORNER week on the ESPN family of networks. Nine games will be tele- vised, beginning with the MEAC/SWAC Challenge (Alcorn State vs. Bethune- Baseball coach C o o k m a n ) Sept. 4 on ESPN, and ending with the Air Force marks anniversary Reserve Cele- bration Bowl Dec. 17 on LeVelle Moton introduces former NBA ABC. star Dominique Wilkins at last weekend’s BONITTA Bethune is of first league title 2016 Fatherhood Conference. the favorite BEST child, appear- ing in five of the nine games. N.C. A&T is second with three ap- pearances. But a noticeably absent name is the third team of the trifecta that won the MEAC championship last season: North Carolina Central. The Eagles are nowhere in sight. Bethune, A&T and NCCU each won a share of the Two-time Olympic Gold medalist conference title, with the Aggies winning the LaShawn Merritt was a big hit at the tiebreaker and advancing conference. on to the inaugural Cele- bration Bowl. But it were the Eagles who spanked A&T in Greensboro for their sec- NCCU’s ond straight title and sec- ond consecutive win over their archrival, which prompted NCCU coach Tracy Jerry Mack to brazenly predict at a recent alumni gathering: “I really believe nominated deep down that we are Six Athletics gave coach Terry McMillan (blue shirt) a nice 20th anniversary present last going to three-peat and week. It was 20 years ago that McMillan won his first Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League beat A&T for a third time.” New Chowan women’s basketball coach Hopefully, fans can find championship, only then it was called the Durham Baseball League. McMillan earned for award LaToya Jones has added Kenya McBee to her out whether or not that his fifth overall title after the Athletics defeated White Rock Baptist 9-3 in the DBYAL cham- staff. McBee was head coach at Victory happens on ESPN3 on Nov. pionship 9- to 12-year-old division. Pitcher Corey Council went the distance and struck Christian Center and an assistant on the 19. That’s an open date on out eight batters. boys’ team. the MEAC’s TV schedule, “Kenya’s professionalism, work ethic, along with the Florida commitment to excellence and Classic featuring Bethune personality will be infectious vs. Florida A&M. for our program,” Jones said. Last season, the Eagles “She has a heart for mentoring had to wait for the results young women and a passion of the Florida Classic to for the game.” see if they were headed to It’s going to be a CIAA brunch the Celebration Bowl. How for next month’s football media exciting it would be if both day. Not only is there no lunch- matchups were televised eon – unlike all the other HBCU the same day with the con- McBee conferences – but we get a grab- ference title on the line. and-go breakfast bag at 8:30 a.m. before the Kyle Serba, NCCU associ- interviews start at 9 a.m. ate athletic director of Nobody better take CC’s bag! media relations, wouldn’t comment on the team get- WOMEN ting dissed, but he did say N.C. Central there’s always more to the NCCU has a woman of the year candidate. story. Graduate Jenny Tracy has been nomi- “ESPN tells the MEAC, nated for the NCAA Woman of ‘these are the slots we the Year award. She played have available for you to softball for four seasons and broadcast games.’ The left with a 4.0 grade point av- MEAC looks at the sched- erage. She is currently working ule to see first, which fa- at Shell in Texas. cilities can accommodate “During her tenure at NCCU, the broadcast and of those Jenny embodied the four pil- that can, what games are lars of the woman of the year most compelling to brand Tracy award,” Athletics Director In- the conference. We really grid Wicker McCree said. “She don’t have any input on excelled academically and athletically, but that.” she also committed to service and leader- Some people have sug- White Rock Baptist was obviously disappointed but gave it a good try. ship in the numerous roles outside of athlet- gested that cost could be ics on campus and in the community.” a contributing factor. For In basketball news, former assistant Ron- instance, NCCU – which MEAC MINUTES nie Enoch is now an assistant under new desperately needs a new Mississippi Valley State coach Jessica Kern. press box – had to build a Enoch was helping out at Hillside High after wall for last season’s tele- the Eagles released him. vised matchup against Bethune-Cookman so the Shaw commentators and pro- Volleyball will host a summer day camp duction people could be on Aug. 6, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for girls 9-14 separated. at the Halifax Community Center, 1023 Hal- Kyle said cost would ifax St. For more information, contact coach never keep the university DiShondra Goree at (919) 719-1999 or email from saying yes. [email protected]. “To pay somebody to build a wall is not the MEN issue,” he continued. “It’s N.C. Central worth it for us to have the Coach LeVelle Moton is everywhere. opportunity to brand our Moton was picked to introduce former NBA university on TV.” great Dominique Wilkins at last weekend’s The biggest challenge, Fatherhood Conference in Raleigh. he said, is moving the CC will always remember Wilkins because game from Saturday to he was one of the nicest guys in the NBA Thursday night. during the time we covered the league. So “Part of our budget polite and respectful. Not like some that we comes from ticket sales, wanted to slap. so if we have to move a Hampton guardto back-to-back getsconference topDavis namedhonor game from Saturday to By Bonitta Best championships. interim at Morgan Thursday, tickets sales are [email protected] “He’s had an absolutely Former Bowie State and negatively impacted.” Hampton senior Reginald phenomenal career at Delaware State women’s To give some credit to The Triangle Johnson Jr. was named the Hampton, not only as a stu- basketball coach Ed Davis the conference office, it 2016 MEAC dent-athlete, but academi- Jr. has been named interim was smart to make the Male Student- cally and in extracurricular coach at Morgan State. TRIBUNE second Nov. 19 game a Athlete of the activities as well,” MEAC Davis was an assistant with TBD matchup until the Year Tuesday. Commissioner Dennis the Bears for the past two season gets underway. J o h n s o n Thomas said. “I wish him seasons. He takes over after We’re on Both NCCU and A&T transferred continued success, and I the departure of coach Don- could have subpar sea- from Miami would like to thank all the ald Beasley. sons, and some other the Web (Ohio) Univer- people who had a positive “It has always been about team could be in the run- sity and played influence on Reginald.” our student-athletes and the ning for a title. Davis two seasons Johnson graduated in May program at Morgan State,” Visit us I don’t believe it, but with the Pirates. He aver- with a B.S. in sports man- Athletics Director Floyd anything is possible. aged 18.1 points and 3.5 as- agement and a 3.18 GPA. Kerr said, “and that is why I online at sists per game, and led HU Please seeGUARD/ 2A triangletribune.com 4A SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, June 26, 2016 From foster care to boxing

Savannah State assistant coach Donavan Jackson. Hampton guard Johnson earnsContinued from page MEAC’s 3A conference. He also top coached thehonor NFL’s Bill Walsh Minority made this selection. eight seasons at Bowie State, Coaching Fellowship. I have the utmost confi- where he won three straight “I am excited and looking Lisa P. Cohen lived in 13 foster homes. dence in coach Davis be- CIAA championships. forward to learning at the don’t put their clothes in a cause of what he has been NFL level and being able to Special To The Tribune bitter memories for children able to accomplish with his Jackson heads to Jets improve myself as a coach,” who live in a series of tempo- trash bag.” past teams.” Savannah State assistant Jackson said. “This opportu- Lisa P. Cohen entered the rary homes, and rarely feel • Learn the “love lan- Davis left Delaware State as coach Donavan Jackson will nity also allows me to bring world of professional boxing they truly belong. guage” each child needs. the winningest coach in pro- intern with the New York Jets back valuable knowledge for at the relatively late age of “I knew that no matter how Some children want and gram history (178-182), in- next month. the betterment of our SSU 29, eventually bobbing, big or fancy the house we need “tough-love” talk. Some cluding 121-85 in Jackson will train through football program.” weaving and pounding her lived in was, we were still the want to be spoken to in a way to an IFBA Junior Feath- same old malnourished, more gentle way. erweight world title. Medicaid card-toting, free- “You have to learn the But Cohen engaged in even lunch eating, hand-me-down- child’s love language,” Cohen greater battles long before wearing foster children we said. “You have to connect to she donned boxing gloves. had always been,” Cohen them individually.” She grew up a ward of the writes in her book. • Take photographs the court, living in 13 foster May was National Foster children can keep. One of homes, where she often wit- Care Month, but Cohen says the sad realities is that many nessed or experienced abuse any time is the right time to foster children grow up with and neglect. make improvements that will little to no photographic “For many years, I tried to ensure a better life for the record of their childhood. In avoid even thinking about more than 400,000 American most cases, they don’t even my past,”said Cohen, author children in foster care. get the school pictures that of the memoir “Being Too Some fixes could require are the norm for other chil- Fierce: One Woman’s Incred- major policy changes. But dren. ible Journey from Foster Cohen says foster parents Once after Cohen grew up, Child to World Champi- can improve the children’s she was going through her onship Boxer.” lives in small ways right now. court file and stumbled upon “I marched forward trying Among her recommenda- a photograph of herself as a my best to become a com- tions: child. She kept the photo, pletely different person and • Understand that trash one of a handful that chose not to feel sorry for bags are not luggage. Foster recorded her childhood. myself.” children often are shuttled “One reason I like to share Now, though, she talks from one foster home to an- my story with foster children openly about her foster-care other. When those moves is that I want them to see that experiences, sharing her take place, the children usu- I am them and they are me,” story to inspire today’s fos- ally don’t pack their belong- she said. “They are champi- ter children and doing what ings in a suitcase. Instead, ons, too. They just don’t she can to correct the flaws they are given a trash bag. know it yet.” she sees in the system. “They deserve better than Cohen lives in Washington, It’s a system that can leave that,” Cohen said. “Please D.C., with her husband. Classifieds SUNDAY, JUNE 26 , 2016 PAGE A5 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SALE career corner LEGAL ASSISTANCE MEDICAL SUPPLIES Xarelto users have you had complications due to internal Got Knee Pain? ACORN Life Alert. 24/7. 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Additionally, quality of life can be home SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE severely affected because of discomfort, frequent care for the catheter and its RALEIGH — June is National interference with sexual activity. Home Ownership Month, and It's for these reasons the CDC recom- while an increasing number of mends that catheters should only be North Carolinians are celebrat- placed in patients when absolutely nec- ing by purchasing homes, fam- essary, and only as long as recommend- ilies who are facing foreclosure ed. have little to cheer. There were "The benefits of removing a catheter 29,201 foreclosure filings as soon as it is appropriate to do so are SECU statewide in 2015. significant," Dr. Sanjay Saint of The State Employees’ Credit Union staff recently joined thousands of advocates But hope exists. The N.C. Catheterout.org said. "Patients and working to improve the health of babies through their participation in the Triangle Foreclosure Prevention Fund, providers alike should regularly assess administered by the North whether a urinary catheter can be area’s March of Dimes March for Babies event. Several hundred SECU branch and Carolina Housing Finance removed and consider using alternatives operations employees generously donated their time and talent to organizing Agency and funded by the U.S. for urinary management. Prompt fundraisers, raising individual donations and walking the three-mile hike in Morrisville Department of the Treasury’s removal of an indwelling urinary with family and friends. In the end, over $56,000 was collected to aid lifesaving Hardest Hit Fund, has catheter can dramatically reduce the risk research and educational programs to help end premature birth and birth defects. resources to help homeowners of infection and other complications." keep their homes while they All too often, men who experience recover from a temporary symptoms of urinary retention and use financial hardship. a catheter do not openly discuss their “Foreclosure doesn’t just medical complications, physical discom- impact homeowners, it affects fort and the effect on the activities of SORORITY NEWS the whole state,” said A. Robert daily living with their physicians. Kucab, executive director of the "Men using urinary catheters to void N.C. Housing Finance Agency. often suffer in silence, especially those “Foreclosures can lower prop- who are catheterized for long periods of erty values, disrupt the state’s time," said Dr. Tomas L. Griebling of the economy and impact job cre- American Urological Association. "They ation.” don't realize there may actually be other The Foreclosure Prevention options to help empty the bladder. Fund, created in 2010, helps Urologists have a variety of diagnostic homeowners who have lost and treatment options that may be their jobs, re-employed home- appropriate for a male patient in urinary owners who are earning less retention." than before and military veter- Fortunately, the problem can be treat- ans transitioning to a civilian ed, and in more ways than many people career. realize. Those struggling to make • Prescription medications to help their mortgage payments may relax the muscles of the prostate or pre- be eligible for mortgage assis- vent further prostate growth. tance —zero-interest, deferred, • Surgical procedures, either per- forgivable loans up to $36,000 formed under general anesthesia to for 36 months to cover mort- remove prostate tissue or in-office pro- gage and related expenses cedures under a local anesthetic in a while looking for work or com- urologist's office, including thermal pleting job training. therapies and prostatic urethral lifts. This assistance is also avail- • Temporary prostatic stents, an eas- COURTESY able for eligible veterans who ily removable silicone stent placed in the Left to right: Deandra Newsome, South Atlantic Regional representative; Taylor McCain, are enrolled in certain educa- prostatic urethra in an office procedure national second vice president; Lorraine Coleman, chapter president; and Andria Jeffries, tional programs receive the full without the need for anesthesia. The $36,000 to bridge them stent creates a wider opening for urine South Atlantic Regional director. through school and finding a flow without affecting the prostate tis- new job. sue. As an alternative to a catheter, the DELTA SIGMA THETA Collaboration partners in the Erma Smith-King. Allison “So far, the N.C. Foreclosure stent lets men naturally fill and empty During the 2016 South project were the Kappa Mathews facilitated the dis- Prevention Fund has kept more their bladders and gives them freedom, Atlantic Regional Omicron Chapter of Delta cussion, which comprised of than 22,000 homes out of fore- comfort and peace of mind, without Conference, the Chapel Hill- Sigma Theta (UNC–Chapel HIV researchers at UNC and closure, preserving about $3.9 restrictions on daily activities. The Carrboro Area Alumnae Hill) and the Triangle Park local community members billion in property value,” device is not visible so no one needs to Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Chapter of Links. who discussed issues faced Kucab said. “A temporary set- know you have it. Sorority received recognition The goal of the Women by black women in relation back doesn’t have to be a per- "It is not always feasible for a male in for implementation of exem- Running for Public Office to HIV and HIV cure research. manent loss. We can help keep urinary retention to have a catheter plary programs in the com- non-partisan program was to North Carolinians in their removed, but it is surprising how many munity. inspire, inform and encour- Third place: political homes to improve the economy patients can be treated successfully with Chapter President age women to have a awareness and involve- and provide a better future for other methods, even when they believe Lorraine Coleman accepted stronger presence in the ment/social action all citizens.” they are out of options," said Dr. Richard the awards on behalf of the public policy-making ven- The overarching goal of All assistance is forgiven Roach of Advanced Urology Specialists sorority. The chapter was ues. this effort was to build after 10 years in the home at a of Oxford, Florida. "The road to a recognized for the following: capacity to protect and rate of 20 percent per year catheter-free lifestyle often begins with a Second place: physical and extend the right to vote starting in year five. few simple questions. As a patient's con- First place: Distinguished mental health committee through advocacy and Homeowners do not have to be dition becomes clear, we can then Program Award The “Red for Cure” pro- action. Those efforts includ- in foreclosure to seek help. For choose the best option to treat his uri- The social action commit- gram was co-sponsored by ed voter awareness and edu- information, visit www.ncfore- nary retention.” tee implemented the pro- the 2BeatHIV project at UNC cation, get out the vote, voter closureprevention.gov or call 1- gram, “Women Running for and the physical and mental ID, support of the NAACP, 888-623-8631. 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RALEIGH NAACP TRIBUNE Raleigh-Apex NAACP will hold its next meeting June SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 – PAGE 7A 26, 4 p.m. in the Johnson Building at Martin Street Baptist, 1001 E. Martin St. FORUM BOOK REVIEW A Men’s Cancer Forum is Life & Arts June 28, 6-8 p.m. at The Well Church, 3209-131 Gresham Lake Road. Call Brown (919) 801-4842. CELEBRATION July 4th celebration at tells his Brier Creek Shopping Center, July 4, 5-10 p.m. at the intersection of Brier Creek and Lumley Road. side of the CARY CHOWDOWN Cary’s annual Chowdown storyBy Maliik Obee Food Truck Rally is June Special to the AFRO 26, 5-9:30 p.m. on East Chatham Street in down- Every Little Step town. By Bobby Brown WAKE DEMS There was once a time when Western Wake Democrats Bobby Brown was the biggest will hold its next meeting name in R&B, an icon headed June 29, 6 p.m. at Mellow towards a path of greatness in the Mushroom. RSVP to west- late 1980s. But, over the past 25 [email protected] years, Brown has been in a public CELEBRATION downward spiral fueled by a The town will celebrate LATISHA CATCHATOORIAN longstanding bout with drug July 4 at Booth Resident Denise Coleman tells of her experience trying to find decent affordable housing. abuse and his turbulent relation- Amphitheatre. Gates open ship with legendary crooner at 3 p.m. Whitney Houston. The ups and downs of Brown DURHAM have been chronicled since his NORTHGATE MALL Northgate Mall has begun adolescent days Raleigh families have a belting out its summer outdoor movie series: squeaky high • June 30, 8:30 p.m. – notes with Shrek (PG) Boston group newBy Latisha placemore to funds tocall spend on homeResident Denise Coleman New Edition. SUMMER SOLSTICE Catchatoorian health care, educational is a single mother of four After heavy loss- Summer Solstice at [email protected] opportunities, recreation and called herself a “profes- es, including his Magical Yoga Mala will be and just saving in general for sional home hunter” before held June 26, 6-9 p.m. at RALEIGH – DHIC, Wake fortunes and the your future.” moving into Emerson Glen. lives of Houston Durham Central Park, 501 County’s largest nonprofit The property also features “For someone like me with- Foster St. and daughter Bobbi Kristina, affordable housing develop- a clubhouse equipped with a out perfect credit and what I er, celebrated the grand Brown is ready to tell his side. BASH fitness gym and kitchenette consider a good job, but not Brown’s autobiography, “Every opening of its latest housing and a business/computer one with (a substantial Habitat for Humanity community last weekend. Little Step,” is an inside look at ReStore Birthday Bash is center, a children’s play- salary), I was finding out Emerson Glen is a $7.5 mil- his life as he tells all – from con- June 27 to July 2, 10 a.m. to ground, a covered picnic how hard it was finding a firming rumors to secrets never 6 p.m. at 5501 Durham lion affordable apartment area and gazebo, and out- place where I would feel before revealed. Chapel Hill Blvd. Contact: community for families and door seating areas. It’s a comfortable raising my chil- Caitlyn West at 695-5272. individuals on Tryon Road in “Every Little Step” begins as an place where Britt said resi- dren,” she said. ordinary autobiography, travel- Raleigh. It features 48 apart- dents can have a “healthy Coleman’s sister, who lives WRITERS’ CAMP ment units (12 one-bed- ing down memory lane to Duke Young Writers’ home and really build a com- in another DHIC community, Brown’s humble beginnings in room, 28 two-bedroom and munity.” told her about the future Camp will hold readings eight three-bedroom units). the Boston ghetto of Orchard June 28, 7 p.m. at the Congressman David Price, opening of Emerson Glen. Rents range from $340 to Park. The story quickly takes a Regulator Bookshop, 720 D-4, said the most “basic” “I went out of my way turn as he details his chaotic ado- Ninth St. $825 per month depending need is to have a roof over everyday from work to drive • June 29, 7 p.m. – on household size, income, lescent years, being molested your head. by here to put in my mind and watching a childhood friend Author Jason Morgan Ward and number of bedrooms. “We often think of educa- that ‘that’s my home.’ will discuss his new book, die before his eyes. Brown also The average annual income tion and health care as front- Finally, being able to get to “Hanging Bridge.” of an Emerson Glen resident realizes his mother is a drug deal- burner issues, and we don’t this place, where I could er when he attempts to fry chick- is $21,000. always think of housing that afford it; it’s brand new, it’s DEDICATION “You (residents) are really en with cocaine. The story soon The Exchange Family way; we need to,” he said. beautiful, it’s enough space why we do what we do drifts to the early days of New Center will hold an open “This is a wonderful housing for me and all of my kids. I Edition, as Brown reveals his house and dedication of everyday,” said Natalie Britt, development. It’s going to mean, it’s a dream come account of what ultimately led the conference room in vice president of real estate offer housing that is safe, true. We have exercise (facil- memory of John L. Black, development for DHIC and him to pursuing a solo career. affordable and beautiful to ities), we have a playground; Brown was the king of R&B on June 30, 11:30 a.m. to 2 lead project manager for families. There’s a great we have a porch. We are p.m. at 3708 Lyckan Pkwy, Emerson Glen. “We hope that the radio after his 1988 debut Suite 105. Contact: shortage of housing for fam- steps away from our grocery “Don’t Be Cruel” sold more than 7 here at Emerson Glen you ilies in the affordable hous- store,” she said. “It’s not just danielledo@exchangefami- find a place of security, that million copies worldwide. He lycenter.org. ing spectrum, so it’s great to a home for us; it’s been an because you are able to have takes you behind the scenes of address that need.” opportunity to actually the peak of his career. He revels FUNDRAISER an affordable rent, you have establish a community.” A benefit concert to sup- in relaying his sexual escapades port the Hayti Heritage as a teen, including affairs with Center and Airolina Music both Madonna and Janet Jackson. & Flight Support is July 1, REAL ESTATE TALK Brown does not stint on the 7:30 p.m. at the Hayti, 804 juicy gossip, even in the case of Old Fayetteville St. Email the deceased Houston. According [email protected] or call 683- to Brown, Houston had affairs 1709 for more info. with the late rapper 2Pac, and her Final opportunities in Fuquay- best friend Robyn Crawford. CONCERT Dancing Hammers will While many perceive Brown as perform in concert July 1, the man responsible for 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sacred Varina’sSTAFF REPORTS South Lakes community Houston’s demise as well as sink- Grounds Coffeehouse, ing his own career, he goes above FUQUAY-VARINA – Final 2700 N. Roxboro St. and beyond to put things in per- opportunities are still available Contact: Richard Ward at spective. The underlying tone of in Fuquay-Varina’s South Lakes 220-2459 or the book is accountability, and [email protected]. neighborhood. This community Brown’s growth as a person is a blend of young families to shows through his owning up to FESTIVAL empty nesters all coming his actions. Festival for the Eno is July together to create one amazing Because he has made so many 2-4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at community. Only five homesites West Point on the Eno City mistakes in the public eye, much remain. Park, 5101 N. Roxboro St. of the book is looking back on M/I Homes offers two collec- Visit [email protected]. these moments and acknowledg- tions of single-family homes. ing what he could have changed The traditional two-story family AUDITIONS and how he has worked to fix the Auditions for The Road homes have three to six bed- M/I HOMES issue. For example, he writes at to The Apollo Tour is July rooms ranging from 2,000 to showcase downstairs master shaded gazebo areas, cabana, length about his relationships 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The over 3,100 square feet. Some of suites and range in size from interactive playground and will with his children from previous Salvation Army on Liberty the options include downstairs Street. Visit www.theroad- 1,600 to over 2,000 square feet. be expanding further this fall. relationships. While Brown guest suites, screen porches and totheapollotour.com. All homes have two-car garages. The 30-acre lake is great for allowed drugs to consume his third-floor bonus rooms. South Lakes is just 15 minutes canoeing or a leisurely stroll life, he neglected his responsibil- The successful Villa Collection CHAPEL HILL south of Raleigh and 25 minutes along the boardwalk. ities as a parent. The evolution of feature one-story living with MEETING north of Fayetteville. The com- Find out more about this new Brown the person through the A kickoff public input wide hallways, high ceilings, munity recreation center fea- community by calling 877-464- chapters is what makes “Every session for the mobility hardwood floors and granite tures a swimming pool with 8188, or log on to Little Step” a true page-turner. and connectivity plan is countertops. These homes June 30, 3:30 and 7 p.m. at waterslide, mushroom fountain, www.MIHomes.com/Raleigh. One of the most interesting the Chapel Hill Library on aspects of the book are the Franklin Street. excerpts from Brown’s friends, colleagues and even mothers of CELEBRATION his children. From friend and July 4 celebration is at 7 New Edition member Ralph p.m. at Kenan Stadium. Gates open at 7 p.m. 2016The 2016 Fatherhood Fatherhood Conference was held last weekend atConference the Raleigh Convention Center. The theme was Tresvant’s explanation of ‘Building the Future Through the Lives of Our Children.’ Brown’s departure from the CARRBORO Several local men were honored with the Fatherhood Trailblazers Award: Antonio F. Knox Sr., Dexter Hebert, group to Melika Payne’s detailing READING St. Augustine’s President Everett B. Ward and Carlos D. Watson. Brown’s cheating ways. The fact A public reading of that not all of the excerpts reflect Frederick Douglass’ positively on Brown is an inter- famous Fourth of July esting twist, and shows that he address is July 4, noon, at isn’t solely looking for pity. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. “Every Little Step” also gives Brown the opportunity to reflect on the changes in his life after the Get the eEdition losses of his former wife and daughter. All in all, Brown main- of the tains his integrity, despite being one of the most criticized celebri- Triangle ties of the past three decades. Brown has something for both Tribune the fans and the haters. His per- triangletribune MATHIAS BISHOP MATHIAS BISHOP sonality and willingness to expose his faults and shortcom- newspaper. Left to right: Derrick Byrd, recipient Hebert, Kim Best Left to right: Byrd; Judge Craig Croom, recipient Ward, ings for the sake of understand- com and Ken Perry. Best and Perry ing are commendable. Pastor WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM The Triangle wives TRIBUNE SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 PAGE 8A connectBy Shannon Baker SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Burdened with a changing culture and apparent decline in Christian Religion influence, the women who orship shared the stage at the 2016 Pastors' Wives Conference urged their listeners to pray, lean into the culture and per- sonally get involved in reach- Wriefs ing their communities. Anne Graham Lotz, executive director of AnGeL Ministries, Union Baptist headlined the June 13 event B prior to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. Fearing America is facing impending judgment celebrates church like Israel faced before going into captivity, Lotz said, "Our nation is a mess, imploding at every level. It's time to wake RALEIGH anniversary COMPASSIONATE BAPTIST up and pray like Elijah or Daniel did.” • June 28, 7 p.m. – church Nearing the end of his life, conference the prophet Daniel recognized God's promise through MARTIN STREET BAPTIST Jeremiah that, in the span of 1300 Martin Street just three years, He would The church will celebrate its restore his nation after 70 147th anniversary and 39th years of captivity. Daniel felt homecoming celebration July compelled to pray God's Word 7-10. back to Him, appealing to His covenant promises and to His DURHAM greatness. NORTH EAST BAPTIST Ruth Ripken said prayer is 3204 NC Hwy 55 critical for persecuted • June 26, 7:45 & 10:45 serv- Christians all over the world. ices – Graduates’ Recognition Ripken is a pastor's wife who Sunday spent seven years ministering in war and famine in Somalia FIRST CALVARY BAPTIST where, "the darkness was so 1311 Morehead Avenue dark, you could taste it," com- • June 26, 7:45 & 10:45 a.m. paring it to the plagues of – Celebration of Youth Egypt in the book of Exodus. Sunday; 4 p.m. – youth show- But over time, she and her case husband Nic, author of "The Insanity of God: A True Story HAYTI HERITAGE of Faith Resurrected," which CENTER also is being released as a 804 Old Fayetteville Street movie, learned that the 100 Men in Black presents A stronger the believers' perse- Gospel Music Extravaganza cution, the stronger their con- scholarship fundraiser June victions. RTABRON PHOTOGRAPHY 26, 4 to 6 p.m. Several special "I found a faith in persecuted guests will perform. Visit believers. There's no compari- Union Baptist Church recently celebrated its 119th church anniversary and Family & Friends Weekend. www.100mib.org. son, and I began to think, The honoree was Deacon Van Clark Sr., now emeritus status, who has given over 50 years of church 'What have we done with our service. Left to right: Clark Sr., wife Betsy Cark and Pastor Kenneth Hammond COMMUNITY BAPTIST faith in the West?' It is watered 4821 Barbee Road down so much, whereas these Men’s Day is June 26 at 8 believers have paid the price," a.m. Dudley Flood will be the Ripken said in an interview guest speaker. The theme is with Donna Gaines of Bellevue “Men of God Justified by Faith Baptist Church in Memphis, and Redeemed to Live to the Tennessee. "Persecution has Glory of God.” made them count the cost, but it has also made them live vic- EBENEZER MISSIONARY toriously.” EMBC and Kramden In her session, comedian Institute are hosting entry- Anita Renfroe offered a simple level computer classes to solution to engaging those in learn the basicS. Call 596- today's culture who seem hard 2131 to sign up. to reach: "We need to be • June 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. human beings, not roles, not – office programs. Learn how responsibilities, not titles." to create documents in She cited the words of Microsoft Office. Augustine of Hippo: "Truth is like a lion; you don't have to Send your church news to: defend it. Let it loose; it will The Triangle Tribune, 115 defend itself." Market Street, Suite 360G, Selma Wilson, vice president Durham, NC 27701; e-mail of organizational development UBC disciples accepted the challenge of a goal of 12,500 community service volunteer hours. They [email protected]; or at LifeWay Christian exceeded the goal with over 15,000 hours. Four individuals were honored. Left to right: Sonya Laws,, fax 688-2740. Resources, developed this idea Shirley Farrington, Hammond, Bernadette Watts and Loretta Holloway. further. Sharing about a Saudi Deadline: Tuesday by student who feared going back noon. to her home country where women were not free to obtain educations, Wilson felt the Lord ask her: "What's your excuse for not getting an edu- cation?" "We have the freedom to do RacismBy Diana Chandler cureat the resides historic Mother Emanuel within the church itself that! Own your own develop- BAPTIST PRESS African Methodist Episcopal ment," Wilson said. "You have Church in Charleston, South so much potential in Christ. ST. LOUIS – Racial reconcilia- tion rests at the doorsteps of the Carolina, the panel also featured You were created by Him, gift- in a key speaking role Marshall ed by Him, redeemed by church and can only be achieved through the Gospel in Blalock, pastor of Charleston's Him.... Step up and step into action, a diverse panel of Baptist First Baptist Church. the culture we live in today." pastors said during a trailblaz- All panel members expressed Kathy Ferguson Litton, in an ing discussion at the 2016 SBC a unity of vision and purpose, interview with Trillia Newbell, annual meeting. describing the church as the said pastors' wives "function Southern Baptist Convention light and salt of the earth, and well in the friendly confines of President Ronnie Floyd con- the only cure on this side of the church culture," but most vened the panel, historically heaven for racism. struggle to reach into the including National Baptist As Young put it, "Somebody broader culture. Convention USA President Jerry needs to pass the salt and turn Instead, they should "lean Young. The two have collaborat- on the light." The pastor of New into the culture," said Litton, ed for months to put talk into Hope Baptist Church in Jackson, North American Mission Board Mississippi, said racism is a sin action and actually achieve VAN PAYNE consultant for pastors' wives. racial reconciliation in a racially problem that can only be solved She encouraged the wives to by the people God has put in Ronnie Floyd, outgoing president of the Southern Baptist Convention, troubled America. leads the panel discussion on racial unity. say no to something in the "Being together here at this place to offer the healing salva- church in order to say yes to significant moment in America, tion of the Gospel. some ways, would experience any animus toward black peo- something in the community. where racial disunity is occur- "The problem in America is a the depth of the pain; for the ple. But yet, it's subtle, and I Newbell agreed. She said ring and few are speaking into problem with the church being first time, beginning to under- allowed it to sneak into my many Christians tend to be this discussion, it is our respon- what God called it to be," Young stand, it was our church that soul." isolationists, who hide from sibility as the church of Jesus said. "The problem is concealed was attacked, our people, our Kenny Petty, senior pastor of the culture or give in to fear – Christ to resound the power of light, whereby we do not brothers and sisters, our neigh- The Gate Church in St. Louis, afraid of the unknown or oper- the Gospel and the uncondition- express the love of Christ nor bor. Our city was made one by spoke from the vantage point of ating in the fear of man. al love of Christ for all people extend His light." grief." the racial turmoil that erupted "We don't want to get stained into this conversation," Floyd Blalock referenced the "grief Blalock realized years ago that nearly two years ago in by people ... or we don't want said in introducing the nine- and grace" Charleston experi- he also had a "segregated" heart, Ferguson after the killing of to make a mistake," Newbell member panel of African- enced after 21-year-old white he said, when a black pastor and Michael Brown. said. She suggested pastors' American, Hispanic, Anglo, supremacist Dylann Roof friend took him through an "What was happening then wives seek to understand the American Indian and Asian pas- slaughtered worshippers after African-American neighborhood and what was present then was culture before forming opin- tors of varying ages. they welcomed him into a Bible and introduced him to individu- an infection – a historical, a soci- ions about it. "It is our responsibility to have study. That experience, Blalock als he had never taken the time etal infection that was exposed Listen to podcasts, read, be this historic conversation today said, helped white Americans to notice. by an incident, like the incident "quick to listen and slow to for our present and for our understand the true pain of "That day my friends walked in Charleston, the incident in tweet," she said. Ask why oth- future," Floyd said of the panel racism. me through a neighborhood Florida (the killing of Trayvon "For so many years, white peo- ers are so hurt and angry. Pray titled "A National Conversation where we stopped and shook Martin)," Petty said. While heal- ple have not really been able to before making assumptions. on Racism in America." He hands and visited with people, ing has occurred, much more is capture and understand the true Listen to them. called Young, a chief speaker at and for the first time I realized it needed, he said. pain, the true hurt of racism, at "We have pulled back so the event, a "dear friend." was me. My own heart was seg- "The infection just didn't stop Days before the first anniver- least not experientially," Blalock regated," he told the thousands at the doorstep of the culture, much that it is not healthy," said. "But racially motivated Litton said. "We will never lis- sary of the June 17, 2015, racial- gathered in the convention hall. but that infection was also in the ly motivated massacre of a pas- murder hurt all of us. The white "I had no intention of living that church and needed to be ten to people if we don't lean community, for the first time, in into them." tor and eight church members way, just like none of you have exposed," he said.