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Care and is already available online. hardSTAFF REPORTS to correctThe researchers set up an experiment in RIBUNE DURHAM – More than three years after she which people were given a news article about TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE coined the phrase “death panel,” Sarah Palin’s health care reform. For one of the groups, a remark continues to inflame the debate over correction was included in the article, which health care. explained that nonpartisan health care experts found no evidence to support Palin’s VOLUME 15 NO. 2 WEEK OF JANUARY 13, 2013 $1.00 Her claim was that President Obama’s plan would allow bureaucrats to determine claim about death panels. whether seniors are “worthy of health care.” As expected, people who felt warmly to- Three researchers – Peter Ubel of Duke ward Palin were more likely to believe in University’s Fuqua School of Business, death panels. Hillside Brendan Nyhan of Dartmouth University and When people were exposed to information High Jason Reifler of Georgia State University – set refuting the death panel claim, however, the out to discover whether media fact-check- results were more surprising. People who sweeps ing could debunk the myth of death panels. liked Palin but didn’t know much about the What they found is that while there is noth- political process believed less strongly in Roxboro ing in the plan resembling a death panel, the death panels when confronted with this in- Person in myth is unlikely to go away any time soon. formation. Such a finding suggests the act Their study, “The Hazards of Correcting of fact-checking such claims can improve JV action Myths About Health Care Reform,” will be in people’s understanding of policy controver- the February issue of the journal Medical sies. See DEATH/2A

Academy adds fatherhood coaching to mentoring program By Maria Magher CORRESPONDENT

RALEIGH – In the wake of trag- ic events like the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., the need for reaching out to troubled young men has become all the more clear to Terrence Perry. “These young men are holding this stuff in, and when it comes out, it comes out in the worst way,” he said. “If we can get to them before they get to that point, we not only save an individual, we save a community.” Perry created the Citizen’s Empowerment Academy with his sons, Terrence “Tap” and Miles J., two years ago as a mentoring program for youth interested in sports, music and other positive enrichment activi- PHOTO/FILE ties. However, with more and more troubling events making Despite society perceptions, more whites and Hispanics are on welfare than African-Americans. the news in the past couple of years, Perry saw a need to do more. As a result, he expanded the academy to include the Fatherhood Coaching and Counseling Program to mentor Single blackgle mothers parent, as well as the stereotypes riseto raise above her son, Sha’Quandre, ‘assistance’ and go themselves, Deborah Glenn has kept her men about how to build posi- they face. back to school. She worked until he was reputation as so. While raising her two tive relationships with their sons Activists make push for At 27 years old, Ladanna Richmond 5, and once he started school, so did daughters, she didn’t rely on the child or stepsons. self-reliance to break was determined to come out of the wel- she. support expected from her ex-husband. “We want to focus on the pos- fare assistance she was receiving when Wiggins enrolled at East Carolina She attended N.C. Central and has a itive energy and to show boys welfare dependence she had her son, Debryan Strong, in April University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature that it’s OK to express what 2008. After graduating from N.C. A&T Bachelor of Science degree in family and with a concentration in communica- they’re feeling,” the St. By Tori Pittman SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE State University with a Bachelor of Arts community services with a minor in bi- tions. Augustine’s graduate said. Perry in psychology, Richmond continued to ology and psychology. In 2009, she com- Glenn put her children through col- said that in his experience, Seventy-two percent of children are pursue her education with the assis- pleted her Master of Arts in human serv- lege. Now a grandmother of two, she young men are taught not to living in single, black parent homes. tance. She recently graduated from ices at Liberty University. continues to share her wisdom and share their feelings, that it’s not While society has been so pressed about Liberty University online with a master’s Wiggins is a targeted case manager knowledge with her immediate family “manly.” They bottle up those this subject alone, many people may not in human services and a concentration with Easter Seals UCP of N.C. and while working as a dining service man- emotions, which can lead to un- be aware of the mothers who are mak- in marriage and family counseling. Virginia. She helps individuals with dis- ager at the Carolina Meadows Club healthy expression later. ing their own way to provide for their She works with mental health children abilities to become independent so they Centre. At times, while her children are “We have to let them know children with little to no government as- and adolescents that have behavioral can live on their own. She is able to make in work or school, she watches her that it’s all right to express what sistance. problems. Her salary is $45,000 a year. her own schedule and can work from grandchildren. they’re feeling. They already According to the Census Bureau, 58.1 While she’s at work, Debryan is in pre- home if needed. Sha’Quandre, a soph- Glenn said she’s “heartbroken of how have a lifelong bond with their percent of black females earned less K at 7:30 a.m. and then goes to day care omore in high school, is in the march- single black mothers who are on wel- fathers, so they can help them than $25,000 annually in 2011. Almost at 2 p.m. At 5 p.m. he is actively playing band at J.H. Rose in Greenville, N.C. fare are trapped.” She metaphorically learn how to express themselves 18 percent earned $35,000 to 49,999, ing t-ball, soccer or basketball, or with Now working on her second masters spoke of how they sit and wait for the in a more positive way.” and 14.6 percent made $50,000 to his grandmother until Richmond leaves as a licensed professional in counsel- check to come in like a mouse waiting The program provides indi- 74,999. In a further study by the Census, work at 6 p.m. ing, Wiggins has been on two interviews for a piece of cheese. She taught her chil- vidual and group counseling so analysis showed that 1.9 million black Richmond advises single women with that would raise her salary between dren that they can work, and as long as fathers can learn how to become mothers were receiving welfare assis- multiple children not to stay on welfare $42,000 to $80,000 a year. She said they have a job, they can make it. strong role models for their tance compared to 3.2 million white throughout their adult lives. through her faith, she stayed focused teenage sons and build positive mothers. While some of her family members and saved everything she could to pro- relationships with them. It Three African-American mothers re- didn’t believe she could make it on her vide a decent life for her and her son. Tori Pittman is a freelance writer. She specifically focuses on fathers cently expressed their thoughts and own without welfare, Rashaun Wiggins While growing up in a family that was can be reached at opinions about their position as a sin- at 17 made certain that she was going always known to work and take care of [email protected]. See ACADEMY/3A

Reporting crime is part of the crime-

solvingBy Caitlin Owens puzzleOut of the three, the desire for THE DURHAM VOICE “street justice” prevents people from reporting crime most fre- Sometimes bullet holes in the quently, Hopkins said. wall of a house serve as the only “If the family is gang-affiliated indication that a crime has oc- or something like that, they like curred. to handle it themselves,” he said. Although Durham officials en- “They don’t think the police will courage community members to get the justice that they want. call the police when a crime is The reality is that it’s an ‘eye for committed, both parties claim an eye.’” that incidents frequently go un- Although establishing a defi- reported. Victims often fail to re- nite connection between the per- port violent crime in particular. petrator of a crime and gang in- This results from either a desire volvement usually proves diffi- PHOTO/CAITLIN OWENS to handle the situation them- cult, Hopkins said most violent selves, a fear of retaliation or a activity is gang-related. “If you Franklin Village Apartment Complex resident Sheryl Smith raises her grand- lack of trust in the police, Officer See REPORTING/2A daughter, 1-year-old Ke’Asia, whose father Smith said recently played a role in Perry Kevin Hopkins said. an unreported shooting.

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‘DeathContinued from 1A panel’“This ‘backfire effect’ compli- mytheasier to change how we proves view ev- receive special scrutiny hard is the Medicare coverage to or benefits correct or plemented. cates any efforts to overcome idence than it is to change our Independent Payment Advisory to ‘ration’ health care,” Ubel said. “The ‘death panel’ myth is misinformation about health beliefs.” Board. Instead, the group will look at problematic,” he said. “It makes However, fact-checking didn’t care reform,” Nyhan said. “This have the same effect on every- Now, more than two years af- Opponents are claiming the 15- ways to cut unnecessary costs things like IPAB or comparative quirk represents a fundamental ter the enactment of the person committee will have too and will not be making any deci- effectiveness research seem like one. Respondents who liked problem of human nature – we Palin and were more knowledge- Affordable Care Act, the longevi- much power over important sions about care for specific pa- the intent is to deny care, when, are more apt to believe those ty of the death panel argument medical decisions. tients, he said. in fact, they are meant to use ev- able about the political process things that we want to be true actually came to believe in death helps explain why implementing “The IPAB will consist of inde- Reifler said the persistence of idence to deliver better care at a and disbelieve those things that the law may be just as difficult pendent health care experts who the death panel myth could mean lower cost.” panels more strongly after being we don’t want to be true. When presented with the correction. as passing it in the first place. are forbidden by law from pro- measures designed to cut costs evidence and beliefs collide, it is Ubel said one provision likely to posing changes that will affect will have a tough time being im-

ReportingContinued from 1A ple ofcrime weeks ago. Although is he thatpart within the housingof commu- thejected crime-solving to retaliation.” dent services staff and thepuzzle com- tor, has been attending resident and the two victims are known nities he works in, 80 percent of Lyons and other resident serv- munity members. council meetings in different all crime goes unreported. He be- search and you dig hard enough, to have had previous conflict, ices staff members of the hous- “We’ve never had rapport,” he housing communities and speak- lieves fear of retaliation for somehow or some way they are neither party has cooperated ing authority have worked to cre- said. “We’ve never had a network ing on how to safely report crime. “snitching” most often motivates associated with a known gang with the police. Smith recently ate open channels of communi- like this. We have a network that’s “I think that the whole anti- the residents’ silence. member,” he said. spoke with the boy’s mother, cation with the residents. They unbelievable.” snitching culture is probably ex- “You make a phone call,” Lyons Some community members do who also did not report anything. want the residents to feel com- Lyons has also partnered with aggerated,” she said. “I think said. “If you make the call and see the danger of handling crime “I was like, ‘What’s wrong with fortable enough to call them with the Durham Police Department more people buy into not snitch- don’t request that the officer not without police intervention. you? If you don’t call the police crime reports. The staff mem- and Project Safe Neighborhoods ing than the public needs to be come to your house when report- Sheryl Smith, a resident of you’re getting him killed. So it’s bers can then call the police de- to educate residents on safe fearful about. But at the same ing a crime, he may come there. Franklin Village Apartment just like, if you call the police, partment with the information methods of reporting crime. time, I don’t live that reality, so I You got spies all over the neigh- Complex, sees the necessity of you get the child killed and if you given to them, and the residents Project Safe Neighborhoods fo- don’t really know.” borhood. They see what’s going police involvement in a situation don’t call the police, you get the can remain anonymous. cuses on deterring and punish- down. That’s the house where currently affecting her family. child killed,’” Smith said. To Lyons, it all comes down to ing gun crime by using local data The Durham Voice is a month- the cops came to and that’s the Her daughter’s boyfriend, also Charles Lyons, resident safety trust. And he believes that over to create effective approaches. ly newspaper that covers one that turned in what went the father of her granddaughter, coordinator of the Durham the past couple of years, this trust Beginning in August, Jennifer Northeast Central Durham. Visit down. So you’re possibly sub- was involved in a shooting a cou- Housing Authority, estimated has been built between the resi- Snyder, the project’s coordina- www.durhamvoice.org.

fect 2400 on the SAT. as he is. his son began to show intellec- said, adding that he and Mary er wavered in their determina- ‘Whiz’ doesn’tHe began relating the story of “Theybegin push each other, andtotual prowess. describeJones, a Spanish this teacher at a lo- kid tion to see Cameron succeed. his son’s achievement. Peter they are supportive of each oth- “Before he was born, his moth- cal Catholic school, “sometimes “We both believe that education Clarke said several weeks er,” he said. er knew she wanted him to go had difficulty” paying for the is a fundamental part of a bet- passed before the story ap- For Cameron, it’s a bit more to Germantown Academy,” he pre-K-12 private school but nev- ter life.” peared, as more pressing news complex. When Diverse asked took over the headlines. But him what advice he would give once the local media picked it to teens who are struggling ac- up, social media propelled the ademically and considering Cameron Clarke story to nation- dropping out of school, he real and international outlets. The sponded in writing with a unassuming Cameron was in- thoughtful essay that stated, in undated with requests for inter- part: views and guest appearances. “I think that there are two pos- Although he wasn’t expecting sible solutions, one intrinsic and so much attention, Cameron Clarke one extrinsic. The intrinsic so- said, “It’s always reassuring to lution would be to find just one By Pearl Stewart know that you’re not the only academic area that motivates one who thinks what you’re do- you, be it math, history, litera- DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION ing is worthwhile.” ture, science or what have you. As a student at the exclusive Once you’ve determined (the) ‘Although Cameron Clarke is Germantown Academy Upper area that truly brings you pleas- the 18-year-old Philadelphia stu- School, Cameron has indulged ure, go at it with everything you dent who scored a perfect 2400 all of his interests. An avid mu- have. Having even one thing to on the Scholastic Aptitude Test, sician, he is principal cellist in latch onto at school can make a it is his father, Peter Clarke, who, the Philadelphia Youth world of difference in your over- after months of telling only Orchestra, a position that land- all attitude to learning. close family and friends, decided him an invitation to perform “My extrinsic solution is ad- ed it was time to go public with at the Aspen Music Festival. He mittedly a little bit more cyni- the news. also enjoys writing and is edi- cal. In today’s society, for bet- Peter, who owns The Reef, a tor of his school newspaper, a ter or for worse, educated indi- Caribbean restaurant in Philly’s NOTICE OF CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR member of the math club and a viduals are a much more desir- South Street District, said he was student government senator. able commodity in our econo- PRIVATE CROSSING CLOSURE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA talking to a local reporter about Oh, and he’s a member of the my than are uneducated indi- the daily topic of youth crime, RAILROAD (NCRR)/NORFOLK SOUTHERN (NS) RAILWAY AT school’s cross-country team. viduals. That is to say, educat- when he decided to ask why “We have kept him busy,” his ed individuals often hold much BYRDSVILLE ROAD there was no positive news be- father said in a bit of an under- more economic clout. What ing reported about black teens. statement. Peter Clarke also said does that translate to? Money!” Such as? The reporter wanted his son has chosen friends who Peter Clarke becomes the typ- to know. Such as a local African- are as academically competitive ical dad when discussing the age TIP Project No. P-4405 K Orange County American student scoring a per- The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a Citizens Informational Workshop between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Monday, Programs help high-achieving January 14, 2013 at the Shared Visions Retreat Center (auditorium), located at 3717 Murphey School Road, in Durham. students pursue college goals The NCDOT Rail Division is proposing the closure of the private railroad By Jasmine Evans Dr. Jason Klugman and his team have a more crossing at Byrdsville Road. Alternate routes will be used when this crossing is DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION local focus with PUPP, which works with high- achieving, low-income high school students in closed. The alternate route for Byrdsville Road would include Walter Clark Drive Students who are at the bottom half of the so- the vicinity of Princeton, N.J., to impact their col- and a new road to be constructed connecting Byrdsville Mobile Home Park to cioeconomic pool make up only 10 percent of lege prospects. the student population at the 146 most selective Through the PUPP model, students spend sev- Walter Clark Drive, which together would provide alternate access to NC 86. colleges. Despite that seemingly dismal statistic, eral weeks working at its nonresidential summer high-achieving, low-income students are more institute. During the school year, they meet for numerous than statistics indicate. cultural events, after-school enrichment and col- This crossing is to be closed in the interest of improved safety for local residents The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s report, the lege advice. using the existing crossing and for rail crews and passengers. This rail line is part “Achievement Trap,” found these students tend The idea behind this model is to “maintain the to fall into a trap in which educators and policy connections between home and community,” of the Southeast High Speed Rail corridor which will have increased train speeds makers figure they can fend for themselves. While said Klugman, who adds that they want to build and more freight and passenger trains in the future. they can overcome significant hurdles, they may “scholarly behaviors and habits” without putting still need support to obtain a college degree. students in a bubble. Several organizations have worked to have ei- When asked about the challenges faced by his The acquisition of right-of-way is scheduled to begin in 2014, followed by ther a national or local reach to specifically give students, Klugman notes that they could be “as support to these talented students. At “Opening mundane as being able to afford a trip home for construction in 2015. These schedules are tentative and are subject to change. Doors and Paving the Way,” a forum in which 22 breaks or a night out with peers or as deep as educators gathered to discuss how best to sup- making decisions about special opportunities for port high-achieving, low-income students, they study abroad or research.” Maps will be on display depicting the proposed new alternate routes for those that found that strivers need four kinds of support Both QuestBridge and PUPP have found that get- currently cross the NCRR/NS railroad at Byrdsville Road. NCDOT representatives for getting to and through college: academic serv- ting students into college is often not enough. ices, personal development services, college ad- They sometimes need additional support to make will be available to answer any questions and receive public input. The opportunity vising and mentoring. it to graduation day. to submit written comments will be provided and is encouraged. There will not be QuestBridge and the Princeton University For PUPP, this support includes maintaining a Preparatory Program are offering many of those connection with alumni of the program. This a formal presentation. necessary services. could be anything from Facebook messages to a QuestBridge, a nonprofit organization based care package. PUPP staff also provides informa- out of Palo Alto, Calif., is known for its National tion about summer opportunities and internships, For more information, please contact NCDOT Rail Environmental Engineer, College Match program. High school seniors can and is willing to write letters of recommendation Marc Hamel, by phone at (919) 707-4045 or by email at: [email protected] or apply to QuestBridge by filling out the program’s for alumni. application. Students who are selected as final- QuestBridge offers similar supports to its final- NCDOT Rail Division Consultant, Mark Reep, P.E., of Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. ists can then choose up to eight schools for an ists. Each of its 33 partner schools has a Quest at (919) 900-1635 or by email at: [email protected]. Early Action-like round of admissions. If there is Scholars chapter. These student groups are not a match and the school accepts the applicants, only open to Quest Scholars but also to any first- they are guaranteed a full scholarship. Students generation or low-income students. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with can also choose to apply to all 33 of QuestBridge’s The groups get together for the holidays, which partner schools through the regular decision can be great for students who can’t make it home. Disabilities Act for anyone who wants to participate in this workshop. Anyone process. At one school, 60 students showed up for the requiring special services should contact Mr. Hamel as early as possible so that QuestBridge takes the burden of application Quest Scholars Thanksgiving dinner this year. fees and college tuition off the shoulders of its Statistically, high-achieving, low-income stu- arrangements can be made. finalists and gives them room to really concen- dents are less likely to graduate from college, less trate on their studies. With a web-based applica- likely to attend the most selective colleges and tion, QuestBridge is able to reach thousands of less likely to graduate from the least selective col- For persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited high-achieving, low-income students each year. leges than their higher income peers. But with ability to read, speak or understand English, interpretive services will be available CEO David Hunter said he enjoys going through the help of programs like QuestBridge and PUPP, the applications each year. “So many of these stu- they may be given some of the tools to achieve at the meeting upon request. For more information, please call 1-800-481-6494 dents have such great stories,” he said. their academic and career goals. prior to the meeting. 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, January 13, 2013

AcademyContinued from 1A goingadds counseling sessions fatherhood in per- self-esteem and stronger relation- coachingcause young men are particular- to mentorself-esteem, violence against programmen who receive an education son or over the phone, or atten- ships such as playing sports or ly vulnerable in today’s society, each other, drug addiction and and raise families of their own who have been absent from their dance at a day- or weekend-long creating music. and their fathers can be a strong mental illness. and becoming productive mem- sons’ lives for a variety of rea- workshop that covers basic skills “We want to get the fathers and influence on them, Perry said. He “You don’t hear about young bers of society. sons. It also targets new stepfa- for success. It is tailored to fit the sons more involved with each argued that young men are mis- girls shooting up our schools,” For more information on the thers who are trying to build a needs of each family. other,” Perry said. understood and do not have he said. program, contact Perry at (919) new relationship with their teens. Sessions can also include pos- The program focuses on the re- enough positive role models, By providing support for their 986-6046 or visit The program may involve on- itive activities that can nurture lationship between males be- leaving them vulnerable to low sons, Perry said fathers can help www.cea4nc.com. them to become well-rounded

Leaders reflect on high presidential turnovers at HBCUs By Pearl Stewart Silver of Alabama State. students whose families have ecutive director of President historic and current lack of ac- Greensboro. DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION Silver makes a cautious assess- fewer financial means, many of Obama’s White House Initiative cess to wealth.” When the recession hit, much So many challenges, so little ment of the situation. “Let’s not whom come to college from low- on Historically Black Colleges, Malveaux said her experiences of the college’s traditional fund- time and even fewer resources. try to read too much into the va- performing high schools,” said was appointed president of at Bennett illustrate how critical ing sources dried up. She also For many of the nation’s 105 cancies at this point,” he said, Baskerville, whose organization Morehouse College in Atlanta in the fundraising component is to was faced with other ongoing in- historically black colleges and adding that some were due to represents top administrators of November. an institution’s survival. “Until ternal problems. universities, these factors have retirements and normal attrition. HBCUs. Like Baskerville and Silver, HBCUs figure out ways to shore “It was like a juggling act, and led to an unprecedented num- “I do believe, however, that She said policymakers and leg- Mason views funding as a key up income streams, the pressure you hope you don’t drop a ball,” ber of presidential vacancies re- many HBCUs are at a crossroad. islators must constantly be in- factor of leadership instability. to fundraise is always going to she recalled. “When my blood sulting in instability and even One only has to look at enroll- formed of the unique challenges “Resources are shrinking and ex- be great,” said Malveaux, who pressure reached 210 over 110, turmoil on some of the campus- ment, graduation rates, issues facing HBCUs. One such r has pectations continue to rise,” served for five years at the helm I said ‘No more, enough is es. By the end of 2012, at least related to accreditation, alumni joined the ranks of HBCU presi- Mason said. “The issues are com- of the private, United Methodist- enough.’” 20 permanent HBCU presiden- and board giving and the finan- dents. John S. Wilson, former ex- pounded at HBCUs due to our affiliated college for women in cies were either vacant or recent- cial challenges many of the ly filled. HBCUs face.” Adding to the overall uncer- At both Morgan State and tainty surrounding the resigna- Alabama State, no reasons were tions and dismissals, an interest- cited publicly for the boards’ ac- ing phenomenon began to occur. tions, but both presidents Some presidents who had not pushed back and ardent student completed their first contract demonstrators supported both. terms abruptly resigned or were Silver issued a response saying ousted by their governing he had questioned apparent dis- boards. Most recently at two pub- crepancies in financial matters lic HBCUs — Alabama State and and the awarding of contracts. Morgan State — two popular Wilson released a letter “to the presidents were cast aside. Morgan State family,” listing his At Morgan State, the board of considerable accomplishments, regents voted in December not including an increase of more to extend the contract of David than 20 percent in federal grants Wilson, who had served as pres- and contracts, and improving ident for just over two years. His the student retention rate to contract was set to expire in higher than 70 percent for two August 2013. At Alabama State, consecutive years. Joseph Silver was placed on paid By mid-December 2012, there leave in November after being were at least 13 HBCUs with in- on the job for 10 weeks. At Shaw terim or acting presidents: University, Dr. Irma McLaurin re- Alabama State, Arkansas at Pine signed in August 2011 after 11 Bluff, Bennett, Bethune- months in the position. She was Cookman, Coppin State, Florida the third president in three years. A&M, Lincoln University of Diverse contacted four higher Missouri, Mississippi Valley education leaders to discuss the State, North Carolina Central, apparent leadership crisis at Shaw and South Carolina State. HBCUs: Lezli Baskerville, presi- “There are many reasons for dent and CEO of the National the disproportionately high Association for Equal turnover, most of which relate Opportunity in Higher Education; to funding and the dispropor- Ronald Mason, president of the tionate numbers of HBCUs that Southern University System; are educating these growing stu- Julianne Malveaux, president dent populations: minority stu- emerita of Bennett College; and dents, first- generation students, 919-688-9408 4A EDITORIAL/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, January 13, 2013,

115 Market Street, Suite 360H Durham, NC 27701 [email protected] Gerald O. Johnson PUBLISHER Bonitta Best MANAGING EDITOR Hampton needs to

In 1r99e9,m I appolievd toe o nhly tawoi croll ecgeso: Fdlorieda A&M and Hampton universities. I visited both institutions that summer and decided on FAMU. For most of my life at FAMU, I alternated between twists, a short Afro and cornrows. In 2003, I finally decided to loc my twists and have donned locs ever since. By rule, I would have had to change my hairstyle if I wanted to be a business student at FAMU. At the business school’s mandatory forum, gentlemen are supposed to “maintain a neat, professional and well- groomed haircut (no braids, no dreads).” According to three of my close friends who were business students, officials did (and do) not enforce this rule. Actually, one of my friends who had corn- r o w s t o l d m e, “ T h e o nl y ca v ea t w as t h at dreads or braids had to be ‘neat.’” He kept his neat and went on to graduate at the top of his class. Reportedly, FAMU business officials have been open-minded enough to em- phasize neatness and teach their stu- de nt s t h a t t o l oo k ne a t i s t o l oo k pr o f e s- s ion a l. Th e y ha ve be e n c ultura lly s e n s i- IBRAM H. tive enough to realize that braids and locs ROGERS c a n be pr o f e s s io n a l if t h e y a re ne a t . Th e y have not been stuck in the past of flagrant The biggest losers of 2012 and bewyere ohaunledd into a court of As I have reflected on the who courageously took a Black Engineers rarely if assimilation and accommodation to a white cultural past year, I noticed every - principled stand in support ever engages in public pol - law and accused of being an aesthetic. one doing their usual year- of Obama nominating Susan icy hearings on the congres - effective advocate for their The same cannot be said of Hampton. end lists of the biggest win - Rice to be Secretary of State. sional level. The organiza - respective communities and When HBCUs were founded in the 19th and early ners and losers. I am not a Yet these same principled tion has many engineers staying true to their mis - 20th centuries, administrators injected a series of big fan of these lists, but I women were so blinded by with relevant expert knowl - sions as stated in their by - rules that regulated student freedom and agency, rules will acknowledge that the Obama’s race, they could edge but is totally invisible laws, would there be enough on the way out at historically white colleges and uni- black community was the not bring themselves to crit - to most members of con - evidence to convict them? ve rs i t i e s. S t u de nt s we re i ns t ru ct e d wh e n t o e a t , sl e e p, biggest loser of 2012. icize him for throwing Rice gress. When New Orleans The problem with most of study and socialize. They were told what to wear, I have been very critical of under the bus. had the oil spill a couple of these groups is their leader - where to go. Cohabitation of the so-called hypersex- how media-appointed A lot of these liberal years ago, why was NSBE not ship lacks creative vision for ual genders was strictly forbidden. Couples at many groups/indi - groups and individuals contacted and asked to pro - a 21st century world. They institutions could not ev en walk together on camp us. viduals have complain that I am too crit - vide a list of chemical and have become stale and dat - Class and university events were mandatory. Expulsion been labeled ical of them. Interestingly, environmental engineers ed. What does it say about usually greeted any student who dared to break any as the lead - they never complain about from their membership to these groups that they are rule. ers of the the accuracy of what I write, testify before congress? The all funded by white corpo - In the new year, HBCUs should resolve to eliminate black com - just the fact that I put my answer is a very simple one. rate America? Do they lack these strictures of the past, remove the remaining munity. It’s thoughts out in the market - It has never positioned it - such relevance that their remnants of the moralized contraption. funny that place of ideas. self as an organization that own community sees little Bu t Ha m p to n ap p ea r s d ef i a n t. Bu s in es s o ff i c ia l s an d the media So, for my first column of has any value to add to any value in them? Hampton spokespeople not only enforce the ban on doesn’t use public policy discussion. The days are over where AYNARD the New Year, I will offer locs and cornrows in class, they regularly defend their R similar lan - some suggestions to these Furthermore, why do mem - you support a group be - controversial ban to the media. JACKSON guage when groups as to how they might bers not provide interns for cause it has “black” (or na - “These students choose to be in this program and referring to begin to become more rele - their students with congres - tional) in its name. In to - aspire to be leaders in the business world,” said HU the white community. Who vant in 2013. sional committees that have day’s tight fiscal climate, spokesman Naima Ford last year to a local television are their leaders? One way the National oversight over various is - what is the rationale for any - station. “We model these students after the top Last year, blacks gave Association of Black sues relating to engineer - one to support them? What African-Americans in the business world.” President Obama 93 percent Journalists can begin to ad - ing? Can you imagine a stu - is the deliverable? What is Business School Dean Sid Credle added: “If you’re of their vote against Mitt dress the perception that it dent graduating with a de - the call to action? What is go i n g t o p l ay b as e b al l , y o u w ea r b as e b al l un i f o r m s. If Romney (Black women vot - is a liberal professional or - gree in engineering plus in - the value they provide that you’re going to play tennis, you wear tennis uniform. ed 96 percent for Obama), ganization is by providing ternships with the private can’t be obtained else - Well, you’re playing that business.” yet they sat quietly by as at least two college interns sector and a congressional where? If these groups don’t Credle does not believe cornrows to be an aspect of Obama gave goodies to ille - to both the Democratic committee on his resume? have a positive answer to African-American culture, nor does he consider it a gals in the country and cre - National Committee and the The NAACP, the National these questions, then they hi s to r i ca l l y p r o f es s i o n al l o o k. “ I s ai d w he n w as i t th a t ated new rights for homo - Republican National Urban League and the are deserving of being on cornrows and dreadlocks were part of African- sexuals. What did blacks Committee every summer. Congressional Black Caucus next year’s biggest loser list. American history? I mean, Charles Drew didn’t wear get? These students should be still can play a role in our it; Muhammad Ali didn’t wear it. Martin Luther King NAACP President Ben given a stipend and living community – if they decide didn’t wear it.” Jealous ignorantly went on expenses. I don’t want to to become relevant. They Raynard Jackson is presi - I quoted Credle at length because I wanted you to national TV last week and hear any excuses about lack and other black profession - dent & CEO of Raynard follow his line of reasoning. He and the (white) peo- stated that newly sworn-in of funds. If the leadership al groups can have a bigger Jackson & Associates, a ple who run corporate America do not consider corn- U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is not willing to reach into impact within our commu - Washington, D.C.-based pub - rows and dreadlocks to be professional, no matter did not support civil rights. its own pockets to help nity, but they must be will - lic relations/government af - how neat. To him, taking out and cutting the cornrows It would have been more ac - these students, then why ing to step up and not con - fairs firm. He can be an d l o cs i s no t a b i g d ea l ; i t d o es no t ne c e s s i t at e o ne ’ s curate to say Scott does not should corporate America? tinue to be viewed as groups reached at www.raynard - loss of self. It is just a hairstyle. support “liberal rights.” They need to be what they that primarily throw a lot of jackson.com. This is a classic line of accomodationist reasoning. Last month, I wrote about are looking for. parties. To Hampton officials, the total Hampton business stu- the band of black women The National Society of If any of these groups dent is supposed to accommodate to the desires of (white) corporate America. Hampton’s business school is not just about refin- ing a student’s business skillset, it is seeking to develop the student’s total self to make him or her hos- pitable to (white) corporate America (I keep putting white in parentheses because the implication is obvi- ous). Some corporations have banned or frowned upon It started in the jungles of year 1500 and the first slaves Brazil with the cities being the some traditionally black hairstyles. Some have told Falling through the crack in BU. S. w r o ul d a u s ez t w i o m l aj o r s tr ee t the Amazon and is now infest - were delivered in 1525. There final market. black women they cannot wear neat braids. Some have gangs. The Brazilians have ing the streets of the favelas are villages in southeastern The CIA wanted to fund a th r e e ga n gs r un n in g th e ir op - ordered black men to cut their neat locs. But should (ghettos) of Sao Paolo and Rio Brazil where the villagers still revolution in Nicaragua and HBCUs submit to this racist reality or push back against er at i o n . de Janeiro. speak their native African lan - was denied by Congress. Thus, Th e on ly of f i c ia l a c ti v i t y to it? Crack addiction is out of con - guages. they came up with a funding s to p th i s p l ag u e i s th e s o ci al In many ways, Hampton has come a long way from trol in Brazil. In fact, Brazilians Unlike the U.S., which went scheme. They would introduce w o r k i n d us t r y . Pe o p l e w i l l v i s- its founder, the vicious scientific racist, General are the biggest through a civil war and recon - crack to black neighborhoods i t t he s e “ cr ac k l an d s” t ha t ar e Samuel Armstrong who believed blacks to be “little consumers of struction for the immersion of in the U.S. and come up with l o ca t ed n ea r f av el as a n d t r y t o better than that of brutes.” I would be one of the first crack and co - Africans into the general pop - quick cash to buy arms for its c on v in c e ad d ic ts to en te r r e- to firmly place Hampton as one of the nation’s top caine in the ulation, Brazil and other South rebels. They recruited a bright, ha b . T h e y a r e b a s ic a ll y i g n or e d. five HBCUs. But every college and university in America whole world. American nations ended slav - entrepreneurial middle class Ve r y r ar el y w i l l y o u s e e p o l i ce has its stench. Hampton’s hair ban reeks of Armstrong Keep in mind ery during the 1880s abruptly guy living in Los Angeles by or mi l i t a ry t ry i n g t o su pp r e ss who molded an education for submission. that Brazil has and had no transition for the the name of Ricky Donnell t he d r ug ac t i v i t y . Ha m pto n stu d en ts ha v e bee n sil e n tl y pro te s ti n g th i s more than 100 newly freed blacks. Ross. Ross put the first crack T h es e g a n gs o p er at e w i t h i m- la te s t ha ir ru l e , in it i a te d in 20 0 1 , fo r qu i t e s om e ti m e . million black cit - This nation tries to hide its house in America at 69th and pu ni t y w i t h i n t h e f a ve l a s. T h ey “ I do n’ t t h i nk i t ( sh o u l d) ma t t er wh a t t h e h a i rs t y l e. I t ’s HARRY Ciz. ens, making it blackness. They are officially Hoover. That was 11 blocks ar e m o r e l i ke t he l o ca l g o v er n- my life,” said incoming freshman Uriah Bethea who second only to in denial about disparity. ALFORD south of my Aunt Lula’s home. m en t a n d o r ga n i ze d c r i m e c a n wears locs. “I would just find another major.” Nigeria in black Blacks are 52 percent of the His distribution source fl o u ri s h w i t h in t h e ir t e rr i t o r i e s . I wonder how many would-be great entrepreneurs populations. population, but, in a nation would be two fledgling gangs: Br az i l i s kn o w n f o r i t s co r r up - a nd co r p o r a t e e xe cu t iv e s wi t h ne a t lo c s a nd co r n r o w s That is two-and-a-half times where voting is mandatory, Crips and Bloods. Los Angeles t i o n at al l l ev el s, an d t he cr ac k avoided the business school. I wonder how many the black population of the blacks are less than 10 percent always had gangs, but they b us i n es s se e m s t o ha v e f o un d Hampton business graduates are happy about their United States. How this has of the elected officials. They were social units like the ve ry f ri e nd l y t e rr i t or y . We , i n bank accounts and distressed about their controlled come to be is mysterious. But have no economic base, and Slausons, Business Men and t h e b l ac k D i as p o r a, s h o u l d n o t sense of self. I wonder. one thing is for sure: It pre - any black celebrity such as an Del Vikings. b e q ui et ab o ut t hi s. T he r e ar e The ban needs to be lifted. Neatness for all hairstyles dominantly affects the black athlete, singer or actor is ex - These new groups are mur - ev i l p eo p l e p ro f i t i ng o f f t h e instead needs to be stressed. Hampton is trekking populace of this nation. It also pected to marry someone dering machines and would m is e ry o f b l a c k f o l k , a n d w h e re down a perilous road to the past if it keeps the ban. reminds us of the targeted as - white. soon infest the entire nation i s t he o ut r ag e ? Because when would the cultural accommodation for sault of crack on our own black It reminds me of that old with the crack plague. In the The government has an- jobs stop? population. rock tune “All they want to do end, Ross had mastered a $600 Today, it may be hair. What if tomorrow it is skin Brazil is a former colony of is dance.” Some day there is million enterprise and only n o un ce d t ha t i t w i l l f un d $ 2 .2 c om p l e xi o n ? Li g h t- s k in n e d bl a c k a pp l i c a nt s a re mo r e Portugal. The Portuguese took going to be a struggle in this had to do 14 years in prison. bi l l i o n f o r f u rt h er r e h ab a n d e d - likely to get jobs than dark-skinned applicants. Willa ship full of African slaves to predominantly black nation. The damage done by this CIA- uc a t i o n e f f o r t s, b ut t ha t p r o b- an HBCU require students to bleach their skin? Justthe Vatican. They were seek - How is cocaine being sponsored activity was very se - a bl y w i l l d o n o t h in g t o s to p t h e like changing one’s hairstyle, bleaching one’s skin ising the Pope’s blessing. He re - brought into this large nation? rious and is still having a detri - r i se i n ad d i ct i o n . A v er y l ar ge possible these days. ceived the slaves and blessed I have read various articles mental effect on our society. b l ac k p o p u l at i o n i s a t r i sk , a n d What if we find corporate America is more likely towhat the Portuguese were about the situation, but no one The addiction level in Brazil t he w o r l d se e m s t o i gn o r e i t . hand a job over to a black Republican? Will Hamptonabout to do. Thus, the great - seems to identify the source. is raging into a severe fury. No require its business students to register Republicane?st holocaust in history – It could be using the model of one seems to know how it is Will it require them to show their registration cardTsrans-Atlantic African slavery the United States. coming into the nation. Ha! Harry C. Alford is the co- before they enter class, like they must show their awp-as begun. The difference is the traffick - Like the U.S. there is some lev - f ou nd e r, p re si d e nt /C E O of t he propriate hairstyle? I think you get the point. Portugal claimed Brazil in the ing started in the rural areas in el of official cooperation. The National Black Chamber of Dr. Ibram H. Rogers is an assistant professor of Africana Studies at University at Albany – SUNY. BUSINESS WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM BRIEFS The Triangle REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE TRIBUNE NAI Carolantic Realty will host its 28th annual Triangle SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2013 PAGE 5A Commercial Real Estate Conference Jan. 15 at 3:45 p.m. at PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Road. To register, email rsvp@carolan- Business tic.com or call (919) 832- 0594. black-owned bank. Jesse collective financial security. The Association, the National BUSINESS EXPO BankingBy William Reed on African-American-ownedgrowth and development of the banks NNPA COLUMNIST Mitchell, a 1907 Howard nation’s largest and longest en- Free African Society, the Free Newspaper Publishers The city of Raleigh will University Law School grad, during black middle class. Both Labor Bank and the Freedman’s Association and most national host its 15th annual expo for Starting during the 1930s, the started the bank in 1934. A the bank and Edward Kennedy Savings and Trust Company laid fraternal and sorority organiza- small, disadvantaged minor- Mitchells of Washington, D.C., range of black investors – in- “Duke” Ellington are the groundwork for black cap- tions. In the book, the Mitchells ity- and women-owned busi- were close friends with Edward cluding individuals, churches Washington legends. italism in America. Black banks have defined a community as nesses Jan. 17, 4-7 p.m. at Kennedy Ellington’s family. and service-oriented organiza- The “Duke” and other black gave African-Americans a ven- the bank’s story is illustrated Southeast Raleigh High, So, in 2009 when the Duke tions – rallied around the effort. music legends helped establish ue in which to learn about and through images from the 2600 Rock Quarry Road. Call Ellington Commemorative The bank has had a national the U Street entertainment cor- participate in the business of Industrial Bank archives and the 996-3840. Quarter was to be distributed, impact through three genera- ridor. On Feb. 26, 2009, banking. Scurlock Studio Records, FIRST-TIME the Ellington family selected the tions – Mitchell’s son, B. Doyle Industrial Bank led the way They helped blacks learn valu- Archives Center, National ENTREPRENEURS Mitchell’s Industrial Bank on the Mitchell Sr., succeeded him as when the jazz musician became able economic lessons about be- Museum of American History, The N.C. Institute of historic U Street corridor to be- president in 1953. His grand- the first black American to be ing industrious and saving mon- Behring Center and Smithsonian Minority Economic gin distributing the quarter. son, B. Doyle Mitchell Jr., as prominently featured on a U.S. ey. African-American churches Institution. Development will present The Ellingtons and Mitchells president and CEO, and his coin with the release of a quar- and fraternal organizations Images of America is a must “The ABC’s of Starting Your are evidence of the evolution of granddaughter, Patricia A. ter honoring the District of served as pooling places for read for blacks. Learning about Own Business” Jan. 17, 6-9 the nation’s black middle class. Mitchell, as executive vice pres- Columbia. capital needed to open banks what has become a mainstay for p.m. at The Kila Company, The families grew up in Le Droit ident, succeeded him in 1993. In “Images of America: sensitive to the needs of black Washingtonians will be a 28 N. Main St., in Wendell. Park, an area of urban, narrow Under their guidance, Industrial Bank,” B. Doyle Jr. and African-Americans. lesson well learned. Industrial Register at (919) 365-5003. row houses anchored by Industrial Bank remains a fam- Mitchell have produced a good The authors tell the story of Bank has received wide acclaim RESTAURANT WEEK Howard University. The bank of ily-owned business that has 150 look and insight into black the institution in 130 pages with for its community reinvest- The sixth annual Triangle Le Droit Park residents, employees and $350 million in Washington over the past sev- more than 200 vintage images ments and performances. B. Restaurant Week will run Industrial Bank of Washington, assets. en decades. The book is a that brings to the fore the peo- Doyle Mitchell Jr. says they pro- Jan. 21-27 with participating grew to be one of America’s old- The story of Industrial Bank worthwhile look into the black ple, places and events that vide “services to create a vibrant restaurants in Raleigh, Cary, est black-owned banks. The of Washington is of importance banking world, people and shaped the character of local community based on en- Durham and Chapel Hill. bank and Mitchell family are tes- to black Americans because as events. Washington through history couraging thriving businesses.” Visit www.trirestau- taments to the Washington black wealth has evolved, Since slavery, Africans in and until today. rantweek.com. black business movement. Industrial Bank has, over gen- America have realized the ne- The bank held accounts for BUSINESS COUNSELING When it opened, Industrial erations, delivered banking and cessity of accumulating wealth the National Business League, William Reed is head of the Business counselors from Bank was Washington’s only financial services toward the and the subsequent benefits of the National Bankers Business Exchange Network. SCORE will be available at Cameron Village Library to offer confidential counseling to new and existing business owners on Jan. 23, 4-7 p.m. at 1930 Clark Ave. Call 856-4739. NETWORKING MIXER New Save-A-Lot is a good neighbor Greater Durham Black By Alex Arey THE DURHAM VOICE Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking DURHAM – “I like it. I love it. I mixer Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m. at live it,” Stacey Hanson said. Respite, 115 N. Duke St., 1- Hanson, a Save-A-Lot employ- A. Sponsored by InStepp. ee born and raised in Durham, Visit http://instepp.org knows most of the people com- LAUNCH CHAPEL HILL ing in. For her, it’s a community LAUNCH Chapel Hill, a lab- grocery store. A familiar face al- oratory for entrepreneurs, ways emerges from Save-A-Lot’s is encouraging community automatic sliding doors, she entrepreneurs and start-up said. ventures to apply for admis- Save-A-Lot opened on Sept. 27 sion by Jan. 28. The incuba- at 812 Liberty St. tor model helps entrepre- Employee Falisha Pegram hu- neurs to develop ventures morously offered this insightful from beginning to end. Visit tagline, “You save a lot at Save- www.launchchapelhill.com A-Lot.” The employees chuckled for more information. among one another. CHAMBER EVENT “That should go in the theme Raleigh Chamber of song,” one said. Commerce will host the There’s undeniable cama- workshop “Secrets to raderie among employees, and Starting and Staying in the community rapport between Business” Jan. 29, 8 to 10 employees and customers is pal- a.m. at the Chamber, 800 S. pable. Their warm genuine inter- Salisbury St. Bill Zinno, a action reflects that they clearly SCORE counselor, is the want to be there because they guest speaker. RSVP by Jan. understand the positive impact 25 to (919) 664-7036. Save-A-Lot will have in the community. Send your business news The consensus of opinion to [email protected]. among shoppers is that it’s convenient and nearby, as well as not exclusively Spanish speaking like other grocery stores in Save-A-Lot employees Stacey Hanson and Falisha Pegram stand proudly at the register of their new grocery the surrounding area. store. Hire Employee Ashlyn Harper not- ed that it’s right where everyone to Durham since they had it in through the automatic doors making purchases at Save-A-Lot. Dollar Tree and (its well-suited lives. “I won’t have to travel far,” Va. “She said they get a lot of reg- with the shopping cart they rent- He said he had been delighted location makes it) convenient for yourself, when coming to work or going ulars, and some of the same peo- ed for 25 cents is greeted with a with their services in his previ- the disabled.” shopping, she said. ple come every day. warm friendly welcome. “They ous visits. Looking up from his The Durham VOICE is a month- Harper, a Hampton, Va., native, “They just want to save,” she always greet with a smile,” eld- mobility scooter, he said what ly newspaper that covers othersBy James Clingman was looking forward to the gro- said. erly shopper Reginald Pierce said. sets this place apart from the rest Northeast Central Durham. Visit NATIONAL NEWSPAPER cery store chain being brought Each customer that strolls For Pierce, it was the third time is that it’s “cheaper than the www.durhamvoice.org. PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION In consideration of the latest shenanigans from Congress as it pertains to the economic conditions facing most Americans these days, the case for entrepreneurship is more important than ever. For black people especial- What shouldHarvey the Brenner, which unemployed found that there are high per- do? • Utilize the local library and the Internet to remain ly, whose unemployment sonal costs of unemployment that include the deterio- fresh in one’s field, or use those resources to prepare rate is double that of the na- ration of job skills, reduced self-esteem and stress. for future employment by becoming educated about a tional average and even as On a social cost basis, the Brenner study found that a new field. Someone who can read and comprehend can high as 50 percent in certain 1-percentage point increase in the unemployment rate expect to be able to learn virtually anything. Prepare for cities, the need for entrepre- that is maintained for six years can be associated with a new job. neurship cannot be denied. 20,000 additional cardiovascular deaths, 920 suicides, • Spend time developing new innovations. A truly good Education and training, 650 homicides, 4,000 state mental hospital admissions idea can be the seed of future employment options and business startups and firms and 3,300 state prison incarcerations. This shows that even the beginning of one’s own business. that have the ability to grow there is devastating collateral damage from unemploy- • Learn to meditate. A recent study by the National and increase their number ment. This should be no secret to those who are tasked Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in- of employees are all essen- with finding solutions to America’s unemployment — dicated that transcendental meditation showed the po- tial factors for any group of particularly Bernanke. tential ability to reduce the risk of heart attacks and people interested in eco- Considering that our nation has been embroiled in the strokes among black Americans. nomic empowerment. Black current economic crisis for half a decade, and that the • Assess eating and drinking habits and make a com- folks have an urgent imper- same team that presided over the economy for the past mitment to modify behavior by eating and drinking in ative to revert to the days four years just won another term, the social problems a more healthy fashion. This may even save money in when we owned and oper- of unemployment may continue — creating a clear and the process. ated not only individual present danger to the national well-being. • Take on the challenge of identifying ways to put businesses but entire eco- Those without a job right now should take precautions money away for later, even in the midst of unemploy- nomic enclaves in various to ensure they don’t become another statistic in addi- ment. Savings will come in handy should unemploy- cities across this tion to being part of the Labor Department’s monthly ment compensation payments expire. country. The nostalgia we unemployment report. • Volunteer! Help improve the appearance and safety feel when we remember If one is unemployed, what can be done to maintain of the community by doing things such as contributing Black Bottom in Detroit, serenity? In considering this question, the following time to neighborhood beautification efforts or patrolling Hayti in Durham, Harlem in low-cost, and even no-cost, actions come to mind: a neighborhood to improve security. New York, Greenwood in • Given the idle time, spend more quality time with There are undoubtedly numerous other effective and Tulsa and Sweet Auburn in immediate family members and ensure that the neces- beneficial ways to spend time while unemployed. These Atlanta should provide us B.B. Robinson sary caring and loving bond remains strong. are just a few offerings meant to try to improve the qual- with the incentive, well be- • If a family has not already done so, take advantage ity of life for those displaced from the workforce and yond the emotional side of By B.B. Robinson of time out to perform genealogical research. This can others around town. it, to move in that direction. SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE benefit generations to come from historical and health Being unemployed may mean that someone doesn’t In my entrepreneurship perspectives as well as possibly instill pride in past In 1992, now Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben have the income they desire, but it doesn’t have to mean classes, after teaching the achievements. Bernanke — one of the key players in current efforts to one’s life cannot be a productive, fulfilling and happy history of business owner- • Engage in costless or near costless efforts to improve reinvigorate the American economy — collaborated with one. ship in this country by black the surroundings such as conducting repairs around the fellow economics professors Andrew Abel and Dean people, as well as our entre- home and improving the appearance of lawns and gar- Croushore to author Macroeconomics. The book looks preneurial skills and acu- dens. Someone may be unemployed, but the unhappy at fiscal policy from a “big picture” perspective. B.B. Robinson, Ph.D. is a member of the national advi- men, I offer the following circumstance doesn’t mean that their surroundings must In that textbook, the trio cite a pre-1982 study by sory council of the black leadership network Project 21. suggestion: “Make some- deteriorate as a result. thing or do something and sell it to someone.” WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM Gift from The Triangle TRIBUNE St. Aug’s SUNDAY, JAN. 13, 2013 – PAGE 6A alumni Focus School News & Notes

Another state DURHAM COUNTY The N.C. Central University Art Museum presents “Durham’s Finest,” an exhibition of outstanding student artwork through Jan. 25. In this select show, four two-dimensional championship pieces of art represent each of The Durham Alumni Chapter of St. the schools, plus three-dimen- Augustine’s University recently presented sional artwork is also featured. a $1,000 scholarship to Cierra Neal, a soph- The show is the school system’s omore chemistry major from Durham. only district-wide art exhibit and Since 2010, the chapter has raised schol- shows the progression and artis- arship funds through the Jesse tic development of the students Boston Classic Golf from pre-kindergarten through Tournament at Hillendale Golf high school. Durham’s Finest” Course. Neal was accompa- can be viewed during the muse- nied by her parents, Clarissa um’s regular operating schedule: and Bruce Neal, and her sister, Tuesday - Friday from 9 a.m. to Shereese Richardson, at the presentation. 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Neal plans to pursue a career in CSI fol- The museum is closed on lowing graduation. To qualify for the schol- Saturdays, Mondays and univer- arship, applicants must be in good aca- sity holidays. Call 530-5079 or demic standing and demonstrate a finan- [email protected]. cial need. Above: Jesse Barton, who helped found MISC. the chapter in 1957, presents the check Every year, the Gates along with chapter President Pamela J. Millennium Scholars Program se- Banks. lects 1,000 talented minority students to receive a good-through- graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The program aims to reduce financial barriers for African-American, American NEWS Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and ‘ROUND The Divas ‘n Dude Cheerleaders continue to perform their high-spirited cheers and dance Hispanic students with high ac- routines. They recently won their fifth gold championship in the large group competition at ademic and leadership promise RALEIGH the N.C. Senior Games Cheerleaders’ Showcase at McKimmons Center in Raleigh. Their ages who have significant financial are 62 and above. The squad was organized in February 2004 and is sponsored by the need. The deadline for submis- Downtown YMCA of Durham. sion is Jan. 16, 2013. To apply ABOVE, left to right, front row: Burnette Smith, Lucille Bethea, Mary Walker, Althea Williams for the 2013, visit: www.schol- (coach), Jeanette Webb, Etheldreda Guion and Louise Gooche (captain); second row: Lillie arshipsonline.org/2012/08/the- Cannady and Shirley Lassiter; third row: Edna Titus and Johnnie Reddick; four row: Betty Reed gates-millennium-scholarspro- Law requires and Francis Cagle; top: Edward Moore gram.html vehicle tax, registration P.L.A.N. MartinRALEIGH Luther King celebrations The Martin Luther King Committee will host the following: to lose payment • Jan. 18, 6 p.m. – Wreath Laying Ceremony. Martin COMPILED BY STAFF Luther King Memorial Gardens • Jan. 19, 5 a.m. – Buses depart to attend the inaugu- holiday A new legislative program soon will require ration the payment of vehicle property taxes at the • Jan. 21, 7 a.m. – The 33rd Annual MLK Triangle same time vehicle registration renewals are Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, Sheraton Imperial Hotel due. • Jan. 21, 11 a.m. – MLK Holiday Memorial March. poundsBy Dr. Eudene Harry The new “Tag & Tax Together” program is Departs from State Capitol Building, Edenton Street side SPECIAL TO THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE the result of a law passed in 2005 by the General • Jan. 21, noon – MLK Ecumenical Observance, So you overindulged during Assembly that makes vehicle property taxes Meymandi Hall, Progress Energy Center For The the holidays and gained a few due in full before a vehicle’s registration can Performing Arts pounds or, even more distress- be renewed. To help vehicle owners with the • Jan. 21, 5:30 p.m. – MLK Evening Musical Celebration, ing, you’ve added even more new requirement, the NCDMV is posting a spe- Meymandi Hall, weight to the weight you were cial web page offering information about the All programs are free and open to the public. trying to shed all year. program, which is set to begin with new com- Regain the upper hand by fol- bined tag and tax notices mailed in mid-2013. DURHAM lowing a simple P.L.A.N. for The web page is www.ncdot.gov/dmv and The MLK Steering Committee will hold the following weight-loss success: can be accessed with one click on “Tag & Tax events: P: Preparation. Whether you Together.” The page features frequently asked • Jan. 19, 10 a.m. – Day of Service event, 916 Lamond are the CEO of your home or CEO questions and contact information for each Ave. of a Fortune 500 company, you county revenue office. New features will be • Jan. 21, 7 a.m. – MLK Triangle Interfaith Prayer know that the odds of success added in coming months. In addition to the Breakfast, Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, increase with preparation. One special page, the NCDMV also offers a variety 4700 Emperor Boulevard of the biggest missteps is to de- of online services on its website, as well as the • Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. – Unity March & Rally, N.C. Mutual pend on “willpower.” If you are N.C. Driver’s Handbook and other information. Life Insurance, 411 West Chapel Hill St. and conclud- ing at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St. stressed after a long day at work, you didn’t sleep well the night Free multivitamins with folic acid • Jan. 21, 6 p.m. – Religious service. Dr. John Mendez, before and you missed your af- More than 100,000 low-income women are pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, at ternoon snack, what will you receiving free multivitamins with folic acid in St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church, 531 S. Roxboro St. choose when you get home? an effort to reduce birth defects thanks to the Step 1: Go through the pantry March of Dimes N.C. Preconception Health and fridge and dispose of tempt- Campaign. Last month, the campaign ordered ing leftovers. You will not help 110,000 bottles of multivitamins and distrib- starvation in Africa or any other uted them to health departments and commu- country by overindulging. nity safety-net agencies participating in the SORORITY NEWS Restock with your favorite fruits, Statewide Multivitamin Distribution Program. DELTA SIGMA THETA vegetables and raw nuts, all of Two hundred thirty-four agencies originally The Durham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta which make easy snacks. signed up for the program, and today over half Sorority has kicked off its centennial celebration of Step 2: Take one a day a week of them are still participating and more con- 100 years of public service. The official celebration to prepare for the week ahead. If tinue to join the program. Almost all of the started Jan. 1 in Los Angeles, where the sorority was you already know what you are state’s county health departments and numer- presented as the first African-American women’s or- going to have for breakfast, ous community health centers and safety-net ganization and the first black Greek-letter organiza- you’re less apt to skip this meal, clinics are providing free multivitamins at no tion to have a floral float in the historic 124-year-old which sets you up to overindulge cost to low-income women. Research shows Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. the rest of the day. that if all women consume the recommended The 55-foot long and 17-foot high float, themed L: Identify your limits. This is amount of folic acid before and during early “Transforming Communities through Sisterhood and the key to success for many pregnancy, up to 70 percent of all neural tube Service,” featured a sculptured globe highlighted with weight management programs. defects, serious birth defects of the brain and a floral tribute that emphasizes Delta Sigma Theta’s It may be presented as daily spinal cord, could be prevented. commitment to humanitarian efforts worldwide. A points, calorie count or prepack- For more information about the program, rotating hexagon with six detailed floral-graphs takes aged foods, but the take-home contact Megan Fazekas-King at (919) 424-2151 center stage and highlights Delta’s Five-Point message is the same: Know your or [email protected]. Programmatic Thrust program, representing the cor- limits. nerstone of the sorority’s community outreach ef- A: Increase activity level. You forts. The rear of the float was a floral representa- want to increase activity, not be- tion of Downing Hall at Howard University, where the cause it will help you to lose sorority was founded on Jan. 13, 1913. weight but because it will im- MOVERS & The float riders included the national president, na- prove your energy, moods and tional executive committee and five past national muscle tone. All are important SHAKERS presidents of the sorority. There were 100 out-walk- ingredients. ST. JOSEPH’S ers who flanked the sides of the float to represent N: Finally, cut the negative Angela Lee is the new executive director of 100 years of public service, and 22 out-walkers in talk. Remember when your the St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation. Lee will be honor of Delta’s 22 founders. grandmother said you could at- responsible for the day-to-day operation of the The Los Angeles activities will culminate with the tract more flies with honey? I foundation, and continue to build partnerships lighting of a custom- crafted Delta torch, signifying think this is what she meant. with the public and private sectors and commu- the launch of an international 22-city torch tour with Beating up on yourself gives nity organizations. Lee earned her B.A. at Harvard stops in Tokyo, Japan, and Bermuda, and will end at you the excuse you need to con- and J.D. from UNC Chapel Hill. the National Convention in Washington, D.C., in July tinue the habits that have kept 2013. A list of other celebrations will be conducted you in the same place. We have Are you or someone you know a Mover and a leading up to this event. just left a season where, hope- Shaker? Drop us a line at Movers and Shakers, The Durham chapter is under the leadership of fully, we have been reminded of c/o The Triangle Tribune, 115 Market Street, Suite Gloria McNeil; Arvis Bridges-Epps, vice president; and the importance of being kind to 360H, Durham, NC 27701 or e-mail us at Sonya Harris, second vice president. others. Why not extend that kind- [email protected]. Photos welcome. ness to yourself? WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM Curves The Triangle ahead in TRIBUNE SUNDAY, JAN. 13, 2013 – SECTION B CIAA hoopsSports is why I don’t gam- ble. I would have bet the farm that Shaw women were Sports going to go undefeated in the CIAA. Why? Because – chemistry aside – I think they’re that good that’s why. Carolina alumnus Alex Miller a 77-47 victory with a smother- But Elizabeth City State Hot Hornets ground whoRockets guided the team to an un- ing defensive effort. took care of any thoughts of defeated season in 2011-12. France led three Hornets in a Shaw sweep after beating Jacuetta Graves led the Rockets double figures with 21 points – the Bears in with 13 points and nine re- 17 in the first half – followed by their confer- bounds. Dontae Edwards, who gave a ence opener. Hillside travels to East Chapel complete performance of 13 It’s been a Hill on Thursday. points, eight rebounds and four while since Boys make it a sweep blocks; and Jalen McGee’s 11 the CIAA has Sophomore guard Jarrod points. been this top- France outscored the Rockets 15 Roxboro center Antwan Smith sy-turvy so to 12 in the first quarter, and the was the game’s high scorer with early in the rout was on. Hillside cruised to 23 points. ONITTA season. The B cliché is any BEST team can win on any given night, but the true test is which one will be standing after the final bell. Of course, Shaw is still the team to beat. When you’re the NCAA Division II national champion, everybody wants to make his season against you. The Vikings shot a sizzling 63 percent from the field in that game. Although the Bears had won seven games before the ECSU loss, the eight newbies and the veterans are still getting to know each other. But the Big Three of Taylor Dalrymple, Sequoyah Griffin and Crystal Harris can carry most teams. And you know no class wants to be the one that breaks the Bears two-year CIAA champi- Jaylah Stewart scored 10 points in Hillside High’s romp over Roxboro Person. onship streak. But it’s not going to be a By Bonitta Best away with a 71-19 victory last ers with 17 points, while team- runaway for Shaw. And if [email protected] week in junior varsity action. mate Me’Lony Corbett added 10 any team can dethrone the The Hornets built a 20-2 first- points. Bears, it just might be the DURHAM – Hillside girls dom- quarter lead and never looked Hillside is again coached by for- inated Roxboro Person in every mer Hornets standout and North Hillside center Dontae Edwards gave an all-around perform- one from Fayetteville. back. ance. Word on the street is facet of the game as they ran Charlotte George led all scor- Fayetteville State coach Eva Patterson-Heath has her best team since they won the 2010 tourney with former COLLEGE BASKETBALL coach Eric Tucker’s players. Sources say senior center and East Carolina transfer Shuanda Ashford, who is shooting 54 percent from the field, is the truth – and a bag of chips. Teammate Kristen Hanzer leads the The No. 18-ranked Bears return conference in scoring with Conference action heatshome up Thursday for five straight 19 points per game. games inside Spaulding Dang! I’m going to have to Gymnasium. Virginia Union find someone else to pick comes to town Thursday night on now. before Bowie State on Saturday On the men’s side, the and Lincoln (Pa.) on Monday. chase for No. 1 is a N.C. Central (0-14) humdinger. Winston-Salem The Eagles will return to action State, Livingstone and Shaw this weekend at Florida A&M af- are tied for first in the South, ter close to a three-week layoff. but the jury is still out on Then it’s on to Bethune- the Blue Bears. Cookman on Monday. Coach According to the NCAA, Vanessa Taylor was the guest their strength of schedule speaker at the Durham Sports index is 246, compared to Club on Wednesday. (Read our WSSU’s 127 and Shaw’s blog on her appearance). tough 25. But they have de- St. Augustine’s (5-7, 1-2) feated Bowie State and After winning their conference Lincoln. opener over Virginia State, the The Rams have run Falcons have lost two straight roughshod over the league games. St. Aug’s fell to ECSU 70- in just about every sport 60 despite freshman Terri since they returned to the Jacobs’ career-high 18 points and conference two years ago. nine rebounds. Against the win- And that has put the green- less Chowan, playing three road eyed monster (jealousy) games in five days finally caught squarely on WSSU’s shoul- up with the Falcons, who gave ders. Winston-Salem State is at a familiar place in the CIAA South – first. the Hawks their first win of the Shaw vs. St. Augustine’s is season in a 62-57 loss. still the best Division II rival- The Rams are ranked No. 17 in the Bears rebounded with wins “That’s a good win for us “If you’re a basketball player, ry in this neck of the woods, By Bonitta Best [email protected] the latest NABC Coaches Poll. over Chowan and Virginia State. against a good team,” head coach you have to bring it every night but WSSU vs. Shaw on the Taylor Dalrymple, Sequoyah Jacques Curtis said. “We didn’t and we just didn’t,” coach Rachel men’s side is fast picking up Winston-Salem State, WOMEN Griffin and Crystal Harris each want to go 1-2 on this road trip, Bullard said. “We will try to steam. It was fueled along Livingstone and Shaw in the CIAA Shaw (10-2 overall, 2-1 CIAA) collected double-doubles in the so we knew everyone was going bounce back and go from there.” by the Rams ending the men’s division are the only un- After getting upset by Elizabeth 71-59 win over the Trojans. to have to do their bit and a lit- Bears 21-game win streak in defeated conference teams left. City State in their CIAA opener, tle bit more. Please see AT. AUG./2B last year’s tourney semifinal and, according to Shaw coach Cleo Hill, celebrating like they had already won MEAC MINUTES the championship. Lonnie Blow’s return has certainly stirred things up and already he has the Falcons with the best de- Coppin State,ent,” Norfolk Norfolk State President State ($900,000),State Tennessee receive State said the Limited NCAA Resources grant sist withgrants academic advising, in- fense in the league, holding By Roscoe Nance will help push it to the target opponents to 62 points per MEAC.COM Tony Atwater said. “We know ($900,000) and Morehead State crease funds available for stu- game. St. Aug’s has seven that there was a lot of competi- ($360,000). number. He said the grant will dent-athletes to attend summer straight home games on the Historical Black Colleges and tion involved in this grant initia- “News of the NCAA grant provide funds for athletes to at- school and to start a summer horizon, which should cer- Universities have done so much tive. Our staff, our athletic direc- speaks to Coppin State tend summer school and also al- bridge program that will help in- tainly help grow up the with so little for so long that it tor, and our whole team is very University’s commitment to our lows increased scholarship mon- coming freshmen athletes with young team of two fresh- seems that they can do anything committed to the spirit of this student-athletes beyond the ey for fifth-year seniors who ex- their orientation to college. men, seven sophomores, with nothing. grant award program, as am I.” court,” President Reginald Avery hausted their eligibility. “I thought we had a strong ap- three juniors and four sen- Thanks to a grant from the The NCAA Executive said. “This grant will enable “This is a huge shot in the arm plication,” Norfolk State AD iors. NCAA, MEAC member institu- Committee approved the grant Coppin State to support our stu- at the right time,” Ramsey said. Marty Miller said. “We had some Vikings coach Shawn tions Coppin State and Norfolk program pilot last August with dent-athletes with enhanced “It will allow me to do all things very significant initiatives to help Walker led his alma mater State have the opportunity to $4.365 million in funds that re- technology, increased student I wanted to do: Put our kids in us improve our APR and academ- to the 2007 title over a Dave show what they can do when mained from the White Case set- and faculty engagement, and ad- summer school, put our kids in ic success.” Robbins-coached Virginia they have more adequate funds. tlement. The settlement result- ditional staff.” winter-mester (the period be- Miller and Ramsey are confi- Union team, and has put his The two are among six institu- ed from a class action suit filed The schools will begin receiv- tween the winter and spring se- dent their schools will fulfill the team in the final three times tions – four of them HBCUs - the in 2006 on behalf of four former ing grant money this month. mesters) to ensure that they not terms of the grant. in the past six seasons, so NCAA selected to receive funds student-athletes at Stanford, When Coppin State hired only graduate in four years. “We don’t feel we’ll have a dif- never count the Vikings out as part of the Limited-Resource UCLA, San Francisco and Texas- Derrick Ramsey as athletic direc- We’re going to speed that up as ficult task to reach our goals,” of anything. Institutions Grant Pilot Program, El Paso. Coppin State was ap- tor in 2008, it had a 56 percent well. We’re going to try to do Miller said. “We’re pretty much Virginia State (6-6) is al- a three-year initiative aimed at proved for = $900,000, and graduation rate for athletes. things that have never been on track anyway. We think we ready two victories away increasing student-athlete aca- Norfolk State will receive Ramsey guaranteed that in five done.” will be able to meet the challenge. from its win total of last sea- demic performance. $330,000. Other schools that will years the graduation rate would Norfolk State’s application in- Don’t get me wrong, none of this “We’re honored and very much receive funding are Cal State- be at 80 percent. It was up to 69.3 cluded a plan to use the grant to is easy. I think we’ll be prepared Northridge ($900,000), Jackson hire additional personnel to as- Please see CIAA/2B appreciative of being a recipi- percent last year, and Ramsey Please see SCHOOLS/2B 2B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, January 13, 2013

Continued from 1B MEN St. Aug’s pulled out a hard-fought the second half. Coach Lonnie to hold serve at home.” The Bears have now won five St. Aug’sN.C. ends Central (8-7) winningwin over Virginia State 61-58, weekBlow Jr. said he’s looking with forward CIAA straightvictory games. St. Aug’s rebound attempt be- The Eagles won their second then lost to the Vikings 63-58 to the upcoming seven-game gins Thursday when Bowie State Shaw (9-4, 3-0) “Anytime you can win three straight game with a thrashing when the conference’s two best home stretch. comes to town as part of a sev- Latrail McCoy’s late-game straight conference games is al- of Virginia University of defenses met in Elizabeth City. “We won’t have to ride buses en-game home stretch. jumper, followed by some pres- ways a plus,” head coach Cleo Lynchburg 97-28. NCCU begins St. Aug’s and ECSU are ranked and stay in a hotel for a few Lincoln arrives this weekend sure free throws, helped the Hill Jr. said. “The thing that we its conference season this week- No. 1-2 in the league in field-goal weeks,” he said. “Hopefully, we followed by Virginia Union on Bears hold off ECSU for a 72-69 have to do is build on the things end at FAMU. defense. can get some momentum going Monday. win in its conference opener. that we are doing well and shut St. Augustine’s (9-4, 2-1) But the Falcons bounced back at home. Anytime you can get a Shaw kept its road momentum down some of the things that The Falcons posted a 2-1 against Chowan 64-54 by road win in the conference like going with victories at Chowan we’re not doing so well.” record on their recent road trip. outscoring the Hawks 42-28 in tonight it is special, but you have 89-69 and Virginia State 78-60. COLLEGE CORNER

SchoolsContinued from 1B receiveportunity for Coppin NCAA State. We’re resources, grants we can do as well as to meet the challenge and the re- going to do everything in our the majority institutions or the quirements.” power to make sure that the majority of institutions that have Former Shaw assistant coach Added Ramsey: “It’s a great op- NCAA understands that if given funding that’s better than what earns hall of fame honor we have.” 16, 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Walnut Creek Softball Complex, 1201 Sunnybrook Road for ages 8-14. Players from 26 Division II Playmaker of the Week schools will give instruction to participants, which is limited to 100. Girls can register at any Raleigh Parks and Recreation community center through Feb. 8.

MEN N.C. Central Baseball coach Jim Koerner will host his annual First Pitch and Virginia Union DE Kentrell Harris Dinner Silent Auction Feb. 2, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sheraton Imperial Congratulations to Chowan jun- times and tragedies. The Hotel in RTP. For tickets, contact ior linebacker TJ Batchelor on be- Touchdown Club of Richmond, Koerner at 530-6728 or via email ing named the defensive player Va., will also honor Bailey, who is at [email protected]. of the year by the National the current head football coach Shaw Christian College Athletic at Virginia University of Former Shaw offensive line Association. Lynchburg, on Jan. 24. coach Rich McGeorge is one of 11 Batchelor recorded 77 total Panthers defensive end Kentrell new members to be inducted into tackles (45 solo, 32 assisted) and Harris has been named to the the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame on 12.5 sacks last season. Teammate NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 19 May 1 in Raleigh. McGeorge was Jobari Coleman-Wilson was in Los Angeles. The Bethune- an outstanding basketball and named to the first team offense. Cookman transfer recorded 11.5 football player at Elon in the late And speaking of honors, for- tackles for loss and eight sacks. 1960s, and was an assistant foot- mer Virginia Union football coach The game features 100 NFL ball coach at several universities. Willard Bailey was recognized last prospects. CC found it interesting that his week by the American Coaches bio in the press release failed to Association at its annual conven- WOMEN mention Shaw, even though the tion. Shaw Bears was his last coaching job Bailey was inducted into Club The new year is barely in and and he helped lead them to three 35, which offers encouragement already folks are talking spring championships. Ain’t that some and support to fellow coaches sports. The Bears will host its first disrespect! and their families during hard softball challenge clinic on Feb. Hillside guard Jarrod France scored 17 of his 21 points in the CIAAContinued from 1B title goes through South son under two-year coach Darryl Jacobs. Virginia Union (2-8) is struggling mightily under coach first half. and former Panthers standout Lugman Jaaber. Union may never get back to the legacy it had with Robbins. And John Hill has first-place Lincoln off to its best start in years. I say all this because it’s doesn’t really matter. As long as WSSU, Shaw and St. Aug’s are in the same division, it’s going to be tough to snag a title out of one of the trio’s hands. Would you want to bet against it? 3B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, January 13, 2013

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MEAC Weekly CIAA Weekly Basketball Honors Basketball Honors Offensive player : Adrian Powell, Offensive player: Mark Thomas, N.C. A&T Spears’ Grambling lSpaearws’ comspuensaititon wrase redduceud frcome $4d 49,500 Livingstone Stats : Powell scored 43 points for to $28,088 as the court found that he was entitled to Stats: Thomas scored a game- the week in leading the Aggies to salary based on 60 days’ notice of termination and not high 29 points in the 79-76 second- two nonconference victories. the remaining three years he had left on his contract. half rally against Virginia Union. This was the first time the Blue Bears Against Radford, Powell recorded The penalty wages for not having been given 60 days’ 20 points, five rebounds, two as - had beaten the Panthers in sists, two blocks and two steals. He notice was reduced from $54,000 to $38,466 based on Richmond, Va. Against Davis & followed that up with 23 points and a recalculation of his base salary. The court also re - Elkins, Thomas hit 5 of 9 shots be - nine rebounds over Georgia duced the $139,000 Spears received for legal fees to hind the 3-point line. Southern. $34,500, as the expense was undocumented and “the legal issues involved in this case were not unduly com - Newcomer : Jody Hill Jr., Rookie : Bruce Beckford, N.C. plex.” Livingstone A&T Spears, who received his letter of termination in Stats: Hill led the Blue Bears to Stats : Beckford tallied 24 total December 2006, claimed the school fired him without a 85-72 victory over Bowie State. He scored 24 of his 26 points in the points with 13 rebounds, two as - cause and intentionally damaged his reputation by mak - sists, three blocks and three steals second half. Hill hit 5 of 5 3-point - in a pair of nonconference wins. He ing false statements about him. The school countered ers to ignite Livingstone's offense. fell one rebound shy of a double- that Spears wrongfully administered drug tests to some double with 15 points and nine of his football players, renamed a training room with - Rookie : Miykael Faulcon, boards, shooting 7-of-11 from the out getting permission, sparked an NCAA investigation Elizabeth City State floor against Radford. of the program and subjected Grambling to national Stats : Faulcon helped the Vikings criticism for his “insensitive public comments” about rally to take a late lead in a close Defensive player : Alex Smith, Alcorn State’s request to reschedule a game against 72-69 loss against Shaw. He fin - Bethune-Cookman Former Grambling coach Melvin Spears Grambling in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. ished with 16 points, including four 3-pointers. Stats : Smith recorded 10 re - The appellate judges ruled that: “A thorough review bounds, seven blocks and six steals Diverse Staff against LSU. He also added 10 of the record reveals that Mr. Spears was insubordinate Coach: James Stinson, points in 30 minutes of play on of - to Dr. (Horace) Judson, in his position as President of Livingstone fense. The First Circuit Court of Appeal of Louisiana has Grambling, made public comments that impugned the Stats : Stinson led his team to a ruled that Grambling State University had just cause to reputation of Grambling and generated unfavorable pub - 3-0 record, including back-to-back WOMEN fire football coach Melvin Spears and reduced the licity, and caused the University to be investigated by road wins against Bowie State and Offensive player : Saadia Doyle, amount of money he had been awarded as a result of the NCAA.” Virginia Union. Howard winning his lawsuit. Stats : Doyle scored 32 points, in - cluding 53 percent from the floor WOMEN and 92 percent from the charity Offensive player: Shatara stripe in a 61-58 win over Temple. College Sports Journal also publishes a postseason Jackson, ECSU She added nine rebounds, four Stats: Jackson scored a career- steals and two steals in the victory. All-America team for FCS and released the first all-FCS Freshman squad last season, besides its work cover - best 29 points, blocked three shots ing other NCAA sports. and dished out seven assists. She Rookie : Eboni Ross, N.C. A&T News & Notes followed that with a 25-point outing The Montgomery Advertiser has reported that A physical education major with a 3.84 cumulative Stats : Ross averaged 9.5 points in a 70-60 win over Saint and 10.5 rebounds in two games after nearly four months of paid administrative grade-point-average (on a 4.0 scale), Moore was also Augustine's. last week. She posted a season- leave and a contentious termination hearing, named to the 2012 all-MEAC first team. This past sea - high 11 points, along with seven re - Alabama State fired Athletics son, he was third in the MEAC in tackles (8.8 pg; 97 to - Newcomer : Kristen Hanzer, bounds in a victory against George Director Stacy Danley. tal) and tied for third with four interceptions. His 175 Fayetteville State Washington. For the week, Ross to - Danley confirmed to the interception return yards were tops in the conference Stats: Hanzer finished second on taled 19 points and 11 rebounds the team in scoring at 17 points per and shot 70-percent from the floor. Montgomery Advertiser last and second among all FCS players in 2012. week that a hearing officer had game as FSU opened conference play with two straight road victories. Defensive : Keyanna Tate, upheld several charges against him and that he had received a She scored a team-high 18 points Delaware State against Chowan and followed with Stats : Tate pulled down 16 re - termination letter from the 16 points at Virginia State. She now bounds, blocked two shots and university on Wednesday, end - has 10 double-digit scoring games stole two passes to aid the Hornets ing his two-plus year tenure in this season. to a 1-1 mark last week. charge of the Hornets’ athletic Offensively, she shot 64-percent programs. He was hired at ASU in July 2010. Langston assistant gets the call Rookie : Regime McCombs, St. from the floor and combined for 21 Aug’s points. “I’m very disappointed in how the hearing Langston University assistant head football coach process played out,” Danley said. “I do appreciate and defensive coordinator Dwone Sanders was re - Stats : McCombs came off the the opportunity I was given, and I’ll never be able cently named head football coach by Athletics bench to average 15 points in two to replace the experience of working at ASU during Director Mike Garrett. games. She scored 16 points in a win against Virginia State and 14 the time of building a stadium. I worked with a lot Sanders, who started at Langston in 2010, replaces points in a loss to ECSU. of good people and great student-athletes.” Robert “Mickey” Joseph, whose contract was not re - This is Danley's second stint as AD at an HBCU. newed at the end of the season. Coach: Alico Dunk, ECSU He was the director of athletics at Tuskegee “We are excited about having Sanders at the helm,” Stats : Dunk guided the Vikings to University from 2008-09. Prior to going to Tuskegee, Garrett said. “We believe he has the ability to guide a 2-0 record, opening up their CIAA he had served as an intern at the Southeastern a good football program and make it a dominant one.” schedule with 10 point wins over Conference commissioner's office in the areas of “Langston University is a fine in - nationally ranked Shaw University compliance and championships/events manage - stitution led by great people who and St. Aug’s. ECSU is off to one of ment. are moving it in a forward direc - its best starts in recent memory. tion where excellence is the goal," Sanders said. "I am pleased to be a part of this new direction that President (Kent J.) Smith and Mr. Delaware State defensive back Davon Moore Garrett are taking our football pro - has been selected to two national all-academic gram. The goal is to make the NAIA teams for his work in the classroom and on the Football Championship game in field this past season. Rome, Ga. That’s the goal every Moore is one of 54 players year.” Adrian Powell named to the 2012 Football A native of Bellechase, La.,, Sanders played line - Championship Subdivision backer at McNeese State . During his time there, he Athletic Directors Association all- earned all-conference honors. Prior to coming to Academic Team. In addition, he Langston, Sanders completed coaching stints at SWAC Weekly was named to the inaugural Southeast Missouri State, Penn State, Utah State and Basketball Honors College Sports Journal FCS All- Alabama State universities. He has coached in the Academic First Team Defense. The 1993 Citrus Bowl (with Penn State) and earned a College Sports Journal team was Recruiter of the Year award during his tenure at Utah selected by a panel of FCS experts State University in 1996. Offensive player : Malcolm Miller, Southern that include journal co-owners David Coulson and He holds a bachelor’s degree from McNeese State Stats : Miller averaged 21 points Chuck Burton. Specific input from FCS football in Lake Charles, La., and a master’s degree from and 4.7 rebounds per game for the conferences, conference and national all-academ - Southern University in Baton Rouge. unbeaten Jaguars. He also aver - ic teams and nominations, and other academic Kristen Hanzer aged 1.7 steals and three blocks sources were also used in selection. during opening week.In a pair of games, Miller scored 26 points each against Texas Southern and SIAC Weekly Grambling Basketball Honors WOMEN (as of 1/9) Offense: Shawn Allen, Co-offensive player : Beianna Women’s basketball standings Morehouse Sidney, Texas Southern Stats : Allen was the leading Stats : Sidney averaged 17.3 scoring among five Maroon Tigers points, 3.7 rebounds, two assists, i in the team’s victory over and two steals per game. The 5-7 CIAA SIAC MEAC SWAC Northern Division EAST Hampton 2-0 11-5 Alabama A&M 4-0 5-9 Tuskegee. Allen matched his sea - junior guard from Brooklyn, N.Y., Elizabeth City 2-1 10-3 Ft. Valley 2-0 6-5 Howard 2-0 7-6 Southern 3-1 4-11 son high of 20 points on 7-for-12 knocked down 20 of 45 field goals, Lincoln (Pa.) 2-1 6-7 Albany State 1-0 3-5 N.C. A&T 1-0 9-5 Mississippi 2-1 5-9 including 6 of 19 3-pointers. In a 61- Virginia Union 1-1 4-6 Clark Atlanta 2-1 5-7 Florida A&M 1-0 4-10 Texas So. 2-1 5-9 shooting and 6-for-9 from the free 45 win over Alcorn State, Sidney had Bowie State 1-2 4-6 Paine College 2-1 4-8 Morgan State 1-0 4-10 Alabama State 2-2 4-11 throw line. 22 points. The, she came back to Chowan 1-3 1-11 Benedict 2-1 5-10 S.C. State 1-1 9-4 Arkansas PB 1-2 5-8 score 18 points against Southern. Virginia State 0-3 7-6 Claflin 2-1 3-10 Savannah St. 1-1 6-9 Prairie View 1-2 4-9 Newcomer : Jerel Stephenson, Delaware St. 1-1 3-11 Jackson State 1-3 4-9 Paine Co-offensive player : Kendra Southern Division WEST Bethune 0-1 5-8 Grambling 1-3 2-13 Stats : Stephens averaged 13 Coleman, Southern Fayetteville St. 3-0 11-2 Tuskegee 1-0 4-6 UMES 0-1 4-8 Alcorn St. 1-3 1-12 points, 7.5 assists, and 7.5 re - Stats : Coleman, a 5-9 guard from Shaw 2-1 10-2 Stillman 1-1 2-9 N.C. Central 0-1 0-14 bounds in a loss to Tuskegee and Donaldsonville, La., averaged 18.3 Kentucky State 1-2 4-6 Winston-Salem 2-1 7-6 Coppin State 0-2 4-11 win over Stillman. points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, J.C. Smith 2-1 6-7 Lane 1-2 3-5 Norfolk State 0-2 2-11 and two steals per game. Coleman Livingstone 1-2 5-7 Miles 0-3 4-8 scored 20 points in games against St. Augustine’s 1-2 5-7 LeMoyne-Owen 0-3 2-11 WOMEN Prairie View and Grambling State. Co-offense: Tyiesha Brown, Claflin Stats : Brown was unstoppable in the Panthers 72-50 win over LeMoyne-Owen. The senior scored (as of 1/9) a career-high 30 points to lead Men’s basketball standings Claflin to a 2-0 start.

Co-offense: Ariel Brown, Paine CNorIthAernA Division ESAISTAC MEAC SWAC Stats : Brown grabbed a season Norfolk State 2-0 7-10 Southern 4-0 10-6 Lincoln (Pa.) 1-2 8-4 Claflin 3-0 5-6 N.C. Central 1-0 8-7 high 19 rebounds and scored 14 Arkansas PB 3-0 4-11 Elizabeth City 1-2 8-5 Ft. Valley 2-0 4-3 Delaware State 1-0 6-9 points while adding six steals in the Virginia State 1-2 6-6 Alabama St. 3-1 5-12 Morehouse 2-0 4-5 Florida A&M 1-0 4-10 Lions 64-44 win over Stillman. Bowie State 1-2 5-7 Clark Atlanta 1-0 2-9 Hampton 1-0 3-10 Alcorn State 3-1 5-14 Virginia Union 0-2 2-7 Benedict 2-1 6-5 Texas So. 2-1 3-13 Howard 1-1 4-12 Newcomer : Ashley Watts, Paine Chowan 0-3 5-6 Paine 2-1 5-5 Alabama A&M 2-2 6-9 Morgan State 0-0 3-8 Stats : Watts averaged 18.5 Albany State 0-1 1-6 N.C. A&T 0-1 7-9 Mississippi 1-2 1-12 points, five rebounds and four as - Southern Division WEST Savannah St. 0-1 6-9 Prairie View 0-3 5-11 Livingstone 3-0 11-1 sist in a loss to Tuskegee and big Kentucky St. 2-1 4-5 S.C. State 0-1 5-9 Jackson State 0-4 1-12 Winston-Salem 3-0 10-2 win over Stillman. Tuskegee 1-1 2-9 Bethune 0-1 5-11 Grambling 0-4 0-13 Shaw 3-0 9-4 Stillman 1-2 5-6 Coppin State 0-1 3-13 St. Aug’s 2-1 9-4 Miles 0-3 3-8 UMES 0-1 0-12 Fayetteville St. 2-1 7-5 LeMoyne 0-2 3-9 J.C. Smith 0-2 6-5 Lane 0-3 1-6 Sidney & Coleman CLASSIFIEDS SUNDAY, JANUARY13, 2013 PAGE 4B ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SALE career corner

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AROUND THE WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM TRIANGLE The Triangle TRIBUNE Boys & SUNDAY, JAN. 13, 2013 – PAGE 5B Girls Club Life & Arts BOOK REVIEW exhibitGARNER BOOK CLUB Sweet Nuggets of Inspiration Book Club will meet Jan. 15, 7-8 p.m. at Southwest Regional Documentary explores Birmingham civil rights on the handlebars of his 16- Library, 908 Seventh Ave. By Bobbi Booker Call 662-2258. THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE year-old brother’s bicycle, near his family‘s home. Two white 1963: How the Birmingham youths were charged with first- RALEIGH Civil Rights Movement degree murder, but an all-white MUSEUM Changed American and the jury convicted them on the less- • Jan. 13, 3-4 p.m. – World er charge of second-degree Music of the Carolinas: By Barnett Wright manslaughter. Ironing Board Sam will per- The Birmingham News, “When you looked at the hor- form originals, classic $23.99 HC ror and the despicable acts of blues and R&B at N.C. As a teenager growing up in Sept. 15, everybody focused on Museum of History, 5 E. Philadelphia, Barnett Wright Edenton St. the girls because of the bomb- learned about the bombing of ing,” Wright said. “But at the GRADUATION Birmingham’s Sixteenth Street same time, in another part of Southeast Raleigh Baptist Church and other sem- the city, Virgil Ware — 14 years Assembly will hold the inal events in the Civil Rights old, the same age as most of the 2012 graduation of its Movement from reading histo- girls — was murdered while rid- Youth Entrepreneurial ry books and watching TV doc- ing his bicycle by two whites. Technology Institute Jan. umentaries. At the time, Wright I’ve been down here for 12 16, 5:30-7 p.m. at the thought he had found out all he years, and every time they talk Johnson Center at Martin needed to know about Street Baptist Church, 1001 about the four little girls, they E. Martin St. Birmingham, Ala. also say ‘Don’t forget Virgil Wright’s pre-conceived no- Ware.’ So I had to include that EXHIBIT tions of the region were chal- in the book.” Boys & Girls Club will lenged when he went to work Wright researched and wrote host an exhibition of art- for The Birmingham News — the book while continuing to work by its club members moving there in 2000 after serv- cover his Jefferson County gov- Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m. at CAM ing as The Philadelphia ernment beat for The News. In Raleigh, 409 W. Martin St. Tribune’s managing editor — fact, Wright was monitoring and came to discover the peo- breaking news while making DURHAM ple behind the history. Now, time for an interview with his BOOK SALE Wright has written his own old paper. Northgate Mall will host Birmingham history book, “1963” covers not only the a liquidation book sale “1963: How the Birmingham church bombing but also Albert through Jan.13 in space Civil Rights Movement Changed Boutwell’s defeat of Eugene No. 117 across from America and the World.” “Bull” Connor in the city’s first Rainbow. Published by The Birmingham mayor-council election; Martin News and the Alabama Media Luther King Jr.’s incarceration OPEN HOUSES Group, the book features a Research Triangle High and his “Letter from School will hold open chronological account of some Birmingham Jail;” the sit-ins that houses Jan. 15, 23 & 31, 6 of the major events from that led to the desegregation of p.m. at 10 Park Dr. Contact: pivotal year in Birmingham’s downtown lunch counters; and Elizabeth Altman at 523- history. the integration of Ramsay and 1266. For first-person accounts, West End high schools and Wright’s book includes inter- Graymont Elementary School. MLK PROGRAM views with some of the foot sol- In the book’s epilogue, Wright Durham City-County diers of the movement that he also talks about what MLK Observance Program gleaned from a Birmingham is Jan. 16 at noon at First Birmingham looks like in the Presbyterian Church, 305 Civil Rights Institute oral histo- nearly half-century since 1963. E. Main St. Open to the pub- ry project. He cites the Birmingham Civil lic. Next year will mark 50 years Rights Institute as an example since the deaths of four black of how the city has embraced CONCERT girls in the Birmingham church its past instead of trying to bury Durham Arts Council bombing. Yet another child was it. said. “One of the reactions I got are out? And yet, when you look learn something.” Music Faculty Concert is murdered that day. “Birmingham has changed a was ‘Just what we need – anoth- at the Civil Rights Movement, “1963: How the Birmingham Jan. 17, 7 p.m. at 120 Virgil Ware, a 13-year-old boy, Morris St. Call 560-2726. lot, but you still have those ves- er civil rights book.’ But if you some people are uncomfort- Civil Rights Movement Changed was killed outside Birmingham tiges or traces of people who look at it, do you know how able, but every time you read America and The World” is avail- IRS WORKSHOP on Sept. 15, 1963, while riding have the 1961 mindset,” Wright many Abraham Lincoln books another book on the era you able at Books-A-Million stores. N.C. Central will host a Law Community Workshop on IRS Tax Credits Jan. 17, 6-8 p.m. at the NCCU Albert L. Turner Law Bldg., 640 Nelson St. Email: [email protected]. CONCERT DurhamSTAFF REPORTS man has the maintenance and ‘mojo’ Oliver Mtukudzi and multicolored, multicultural mural that graces the employee en- the Black Spirits will per- RALEIGH – Linwood “Mojo form Jan. 18, 8 p.m. at trance, a striking and precise col- Hand G” Green, custodian at the Duke’s Reynolds lage of faces and place of the fa- Raleigh Processing and Industries Theater. cility, viewed by hundreds re- Distribution Center at the Post porting to work daily. HEALTH DISPARITIES Office, does so many things well, “I’ve been an artist for 40 years, Former U.S. Surgeon he can’t be considered just a and I let people know my talents General David Satcher will maintenance man. An accom- when I started here,” Green said. discuss how to eliminate plished artist, singer and musi- Such talents led him to his cur- health disparities Jan. 24, cian, a more apt title would be rent masterpiece: A six-foot high 4:30 p.m. at Duke School “Renaissance Man.” of Nursing, 307 Trent Dr. statue, or metal sculpture, of A native of Durham and a vet- Visit nursing.duke.edu. Green on display on Hunt Street eran of the U.S. Army, Green has in Durham. Vega Metals, a local long been known on the work CHILDREN SUMMIT store specializing in decorative A “Faith Summit on floor and in the hallways of metal design, created a metal sil- Child Poverty” is Jan. 24, Raleigh P&DC as its resident houette of Green and asked him 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at artist, as numerous original to airbrush his image onto it so Union Baptist Church, 904 paintings of the plant and its sur- they could display it in front of N. Roxboro St. Contact: roundings decorate the walls. In their store. It took him six Winnie Morgan at 732- his spare time, he works on a 1524. COMEDIAN Whoopi Goldberg will perform at the Durham Performing Arts Center on Jan. 25. Call 680-2787 for tickets. Green continues work on mural he’s creating at Raleigh postal facility. JABBERWOCK Delta Sigma Theta months of after-work sessions and regionally through the 1970sMarket, as well as other events Sorority presents before it officially premiered on and ‘80s. In the late ‘80s, he he gets hired for. Jabberwock 2012-13 Feb. “I’ve always connected myself 2, 7 p.m. at B.N. Duke the street in October. learned to play guitar and found Auditorium on N.C. Green got his sculpture oppor- his niche singing the blues. Hewith art and music, but I never Central’s campus. The tunity as a result of his other pas- now performs as a one-man gave up my day job,” he said. “I public is invited. sion – street musician. He has blues act, “Mojo Hand G,” regu-go out and get opportunities lo- sung and played in bands since larly in Durham at Art cally. I learned early on that you high school, performing locally Marker/Gallery Vega Metals onmay not always be the star that CHAPEL HILL Hunt Street or Durham Farmer’syou think you are.” PROGRAM National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold 12 weekly classes beginning Jan. 31, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 25513 Homestead Rd in the Watch your rates Dogwood Room. Contact: Tana Hartman at tmhart- [email protected]. go up when you

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It must have been very discouraging to continue going back and forth to a place for blessings only to leave disheartened. But this man was committed to being healed, and finally one day, Jesus came by and saw him lying at the pool. Jesus began talking to him. The man told Jesus that he could not get anyone to lower him into the pool, and for many years he needed assistance. Jesus told the man to take up his mat and walk. The man miraculously did as he was told and walked away healed of his infirmities. He was per- sistent, and his desires were finally answered. Year-end and year out, he must have been very disappointed because no one would recog- PHOTO/TAYLOR SHAW nize him, let alone help him. However, the day when help Ceara Timmons and her daughter LaShawnisti Lucas, 6, have benefited from the singles’ ministry at The Church of the Apostolic Revival. arrived, he probably forgot about all of the turmoil and hurt he had experienced. This story can be found in the Book of John 5:1-16. cuity.” Ironically, the man did not SingleBy TAylor Shaw mothers’good person, I was not a goodministry providesposition: I gave my body away. supportHawkins believes “a lot of us know that he would be healed mother,” she said. “What About My Baby and I’ve trusted someone with what shot back from the church be- [email protected] on that particular day. Neither While many churches in the Me?”, nicknamed WAMBAM, is a God has given me.” cause we have been stereotyped do we know what to expect Triangle offer targeted min- single mothers’ ministry at the WAMBAM, which has about 25 and rejected for so long. We are DURHAM – Ceara Timmons istries, very few offer one specif- church. Timmons has been ac- from day to day. If we pray gave birth to a baby girl at age members, began six years ago bigger than what we think.” with a sincere heart, we will ically for single mothers. tive in the ministry for a year. and is not separate from the Also through her ministry, 21. After her boyfriend left when “The single-parent mother is The ministry’s goal is to bring eventually get what we need. he found out she was pregnant, church. Both mothers and chil- Hawkins’ mission is to strength- Even though we might be dis- the most overwhelmed within “psychological, sociological, dren have benefited. en single parents to be the best Timmons asked herself “What their own lives. They need a spiritual and financial values to couraged about certain is- about my baby and me?” “The ministry is an avenue to spiritually for themselves, their sues, it should not take 38 foundation in which they need women,” Apostle John Bennett educate, enlighten, encourage children and the Kingdom of “My parents were not able to to live from day to day; a spiri- said. “There is a sense of con- years for us to get help. God help me financially, and (her and empower single mothers,” God. has given us the opportunity tual foundation in which they nectedness and shared experi- Moore said. “That’s what it is “If we mention something daughter’s father) wasn’t any can carry on,” said the Rev. Willie ences among other women. I see to go out and find ways to help, (and) neither was his par- about. That is our goal.” from the pulpit about the single- survive. All types of resources Mae Hawkins, founder and pres- mothers more motivated and in- Through sessions, Timmons parent family or something pos- ents,” she said. ident of Spring Inc., a national novative.” are provided to each of us on Timmons, 26, is now enrolled learned how to coupon, file tax- itive, it will draw more single par- a daily basis. All we have to single-parenting ministry in Keisha Moore, facilitator of es, manage money and access ents in. It will still give them in the Medical Arts School in Raleigh. WAMBAM, came up with the do is tap into them by look- Raleigh, where she studies mas- social services. She was given hope,” she said. ing and searching. “The church needs to know name, which is a term that was the tools to better her life as well Timmons agreed. “I feel that sage and bodywork therapy. A that the single-parent family told to younger girls as a warn- Pick up the Bible and read full-time student and parent, as her daughter’s well-being. more members should attend, it, investigate the pages of the does exist. Most mothers are sin- ing to not give their body away “I’ve learned that I’m not but I feel that they are embar- Timmons sought emotional sup- gle because they are divorced, outside of covenant. telephone book, ask a friend port. She became part of the sin- alone,” she said. “In the begin- rassed,” she said. “It’s nothing for advice or referral, seek as- their husbands are incarcerated, “It’s a reality check. If you do ning, I felt like I did not have any- to shame them. I was one of the gle mothers’ ministry at The they adopt children or are old- have a child out of wedlock or sistance from the church, Church of the Apostolic Revival. one because I am doing this by first ones (to attend). A lot of peo- governmental agencies and er women who have children whatever your situation may be, myself. My parents don’t help ple have their pride sitting in the “I know I needed all the help I through artificial insemination. you find out that you are in that talk to a minister. Finally, we could get. Even though I was a me. Her dad isn’t there.” way.” must accompany all of our It does not always mean promis- doings with prayer. Remember, we are all de- pendent upon a higher power for whatever we need. Therefore, if we do nothing about a situation, then nothing will happen. Likewise, when God blesses us, we should let others know that 3 Bysigns David Fitch youen your sense ofare security. Of noteventual breakdown. a Thekingdom Spirit Whenever I catch myself in thisleaderwill infect everything I do. People we are the recipients of some- BLACK CHRISTIAN NEWS course, this is easier said than works within a community to re- mentality, I need to go to my will sense that I am leading not thing wonderful. The blind done. I think of the many times veal the truth. If you cannot par- knees and repent. It is a key in- out of Kingdom interests but out Recently I tweeted these words: man in the story shared his we must navigate criticism and ticipate in that process, you iso- dicator that I have assumed that of my own. Leadership is a call “3 signs you’re NOT a leader in good news with others. God self-examine ourselves before late yourself from reality. You I am in charge of the church and to service, obedience to God, not the Kingdom: you take things is gracious despite our short- the Spirit. We should never cal- shut down people from telling its future, not Jesus, the Lord of one’s own ego gratification or TOO personally, you hold onto comings, and God blesses us lously ignore criticism. Neither you what they really think. You the church. I’m undercutting the even identity. I refuse to lead out grudges, and you want leader- through others. should we take all criticism as have no gauge. The dynamic of Kingdom. Forgiveness, forbear- of my own sense of identity. I ship TOO much.” A few thought questions: being true about me. We would the Spirit in the community is ance for all people who disagree agree that, as God uses us, we I’ve seen it time and again in Have you been waiting for be in perpetual self-examine gone. Leaders therefore must al- with me is a sign I am living in will come to know who we are my own leadership. Any time I someone else to do some- mode. But leadership in the ways be able to receive any and the Kingdom, that I am submit- within the realm of God’s pur- am doing one of these three thing that you need to do for Kingdom is never “about me.” all criticism that comes their way ted to Jesus as Lord. So, the first poses. things, I am undercutting the yourself? Are you working on We can’t lead from a place where in vulnerability and humility. If sniff of a grudge is grounds for But the minute I start striving Spirit’s work in the midst of a a special project? Are you this is about me. Taking things you can’t, I consider this a dis- me being disqualified from lead- for some recognition in the body group, I am making it about me, concerned about a particular personally gives off the unmis- qualifier for leadership. ership in the Kingdom. It hap- of Christ instead of submitting and I am subverting the matter? Whatever the case, takable, easily detected vibration • Holding grudges. Holding pens all the time. I must be called to the recognition, I am working Kingdom. you must stay focused on that what I am doing is about me grudges is another sign that lead- on this and repent. against the dynamic of the As a result, I have come to the your purpose, goals and as- ,and if you don’t follow me it will ership has gone awry. Someone • Wanting too much. Am I Kingdom. I suggest that a leader conclusion that I must consis- pirations; and you will not hurt me personally. You can’t has hurt you? Someone has dis- striving for recognition? Does in the Kingdom must always be tently test myself and allow oth- fail. lead from this place in the agreed with you? And now, my sense of identity depend ready and willing to give up leaders to test me in these three ar- Just recently I saw some Kingdom. weeks later (maybe months) you upon being recognized as a ership, surrender and only serve eas. very disturbing pictures on But if we shut ourselves off are still resenting them? You’re leader? This suggests, if I let this at the behest of the body at large. • Taking things too person- the news regarding famine in from criticism, or we narrow the inhabiting a mentality that says, mode of operating continue, that A.W. Tozer said the most dan- ally. A sign that leadership has another part of the world. It people we are listening to down “They were not with me, there- I am leading out of warped space, gerous leader in the room is the gone bad is when someone’s crit- was depressing to see other to our “fans,” this is a recipe for fore they are against me.” trying to prove something. This one who wants leadership. people starving to death icism or even comments threat- when our country is exposed to so many wonderful opportunities. I was saddened because I know that those hurt- ing people are waiting for someone to help them by orship bringing food, water and sup- M.L.365-6875. Kinggymnasium. 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