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RIBUNE Black WallBy Latisha Catchatoorian Street TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE [email protected] DURHAM – The Bull City is known for its notable and historical African- American business presence. Parts of downtown is oftentimes referred to VOLUME 17 NO. 6 WEEK OF APRIL 5, 2015 $1.00 as Black Wall Street since it was one of the first places in America where blacks were financially and entrepreneurially prosperous. Clothing company RUNAWAY, in conjunction with American Under- ground at Main, hosted an open discussion about Durham’s history, busi- Spring football ness diversity, and the legacy of Black Wall Street. The event was part of HelpFest, an ongoing series at AU@Main “that fosters growth and problem- gets into gear solving within the entrepreneurial community.” with area HBCU “We’re setting the goal of building the most diverse technology hub (in the world) by the end of 2016,” said Adam Klein, chief strategist at Amer- teams. ican Underground. “We’re inspired to do that because of the city we live in. There’s a history of entrepreneurship in this city that’s rich.” During the 1900s, Durham blacks had the highest per capita income and the highest rate of home ownership in the country. W.E.B. Du Bois wrote a reflection piece on his visit to Durham titled “The Upbuilding of Black Durham. The Success of the Negroes and Their Value to a Tolerant and Please seeWALL STREET/2A

Group Durham strives to project preserve provides cemetery free By Latisha Catchatoorian [email protected] furnishingsBy Latisha Catchatoorian RALEIGH – Oberlin Village [email protected] Cemetery is a century-old his- DURHAM – The Furniture toric resting place for many of Project of Durham helps resi- the city’s prominent African- dents furnish their homes. Americans. The interfaith ministry pro- Established in 1873 and lo- vides gently used, donated cated in the heart of Oberlin furniture free of charge to in- Village, one of the first black dividuals and families who subdivisions in Raleigh, it is have suffered furniture loss the burial site of an estimated or who are transitioning from 300 to 500 people. Now con- homelessness to housing. It cealed behind redevelopment collaborates closely with The and oftentimes overlooked Furniture Project of Orange completely, this hidden gem County and has helped over has unfortunately become 135 households in the past 15 overgrown and a bit dilapi- months. dated over the years. Washington Terrace residents and community members listen to plans for redeveloping the The FPOD serves clients Friends of Oberlin Village, a community. through social service agen- group recognizing the historic cies in the area like Interfaith importance of the cemetery, Hospitality Network, the Com- works on maintaining and munity Empowerment Fund, persevering the momentous Housing for New Hope and landmark. more. It houses all of its dona- “We’re just trying to be tions in a 4,000 square foot stewards and help keep the Changes for South warehouse space (at a re- cemetery from falling into dis- duced rate) courtesy of the repair again,” said Sabrina Regional Commerce Center. Goode, who led Friends of “Furniture is donated by Oberlin in one of its semi-an- people who have it and (it) is nual cleanups last weekend. Raleigh’s Washington given to people who need it. “My father, Robert Goode, It’s like Marcia (Owen, direc- used to do it (the cleanup) tor of the Religious Coalition with a couple of members for a Nonviolent Durham) from churches on Oberlin says, ‘There’s an abundance Road. After his passing, no- TerraceBy Latisha Catchatoorian communityreal emphasis of DHIC, our mis- the master planning by God,’” said Drew Doll, who body was actively doing it and sion, is to strengthen neighbor- works with the Furniture Proj- a lot of people didn’t realize [email protected] process and seek the hoods and families and offer ect. the cemetery was even here RALEIGH – Tarboro Road Com- input of area stakehold- them standard home ownership munity Center was packed with ers. opportunities; provide quality Please seeLUNCHEON/ 3A Please seeOBERLIN/ 2A people eager to give their input Warren cautioned that and affordable rental housing for on the future of Washington Ter- properties DHIC has de- families, seniors, and individuals race, a low-income housing com- veloped in the area in the with lower incomes; and, finally, munity in south Raleigh. past have taken time enhance the economic welfare of DHIC Inc., a nonprofit housing (some up to 10 years), and all the residents of DHIC commu- Push is on development organization based that a strong redevelop- Bid to nities.” in Raleigh, bought the property in ment doesn’t happen Areas of the Washington Ter- 2013 with plans to slowly rede- overnight. race complex, and the landscape to increase velop it over time, promising to “We need to know redistribute in general, are in desperate need maintain the community as af- where to start first, be- of redevelopment. While places fordable housing. cause this isn’t all hap- like the clubhouse are in good school “I hope those of you who are pening at once,” said NC sales condition, other areas are in a residents of Washington Terrace Maggie Connor of 1/1 Stu- state of disarray. know (that the team is) doing dio, an architectural de- DHIC invited residents and the vouchersBy Lindsay Wagner their best to maintain the proper- sign firm based in taxBy Emery P. Dalesio community to a public meeting to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ties,” President and Executive Di- Associated Press The Policy Watch disseminate more information on Flanked by scores of school- rector Gregg Warren said. “The Please seeTERRACE/ 2A RALEIGH –A legislative pro- children dressed in t-shirts posal for the state to take that read “Give Our Kids An away the local portion of sales Opportunity,” Rep. Paul Stam taxes highlighted two under- (R-Wake) told reporters that currents in Raleigh - the in- he wants to expand North creased clout of rural Carolina’s school voucher Republicans and their con- program fourfold beginning flicts with Gov. Pat McCrory. this fall, which would amount The state Senate is propos- to almost an additional 30 CIAA to Charlotte hospitality ing to strip away some of the million taxpayer dollars. revenues of vacation destina- Stam said he’d like to see tions like Dare County and between 8,000 to 9,000 stu- richer locales like Charlotte. dents take advantage of Op- industry: Treat patrons fairly Senators say the intent is to portunity Scholarships, which redistribute money from are taxpayer-funded vouchers Hotel’s bar gratuity was unauthorized use of league’s name some of the "haves" to help worth $4,200 annually that By Herbert L. White n’t mandate a similar charge for Cooper into possible violations of poorer, rural counties. That students can use toward tu- [email protected] sporting events such as the NCAA state law. Among the questions in should attack a problem that ition at private schools. The CHARLOTTE –The CIAA wants basketball tournament, Belk Bowl NCDOJ’s inquiry: When did man- has festered for decades - program currently allows for assurances that Charlotte’s hos- football game or NASCAR race agement decide to impose the urban centers growing in size about 2,400 students to re- pitality industry won’t take ad- weeks. surcharge, if it was imposed on and wealth while most of the ceive vouchers. vantage of its patrons during the “They see the CIAA as a high all patrons during tournament state lags behind, the bill's While lawmakers and advo- league’s basketball brand,” McWilliams said. “That’s week and whether similar fees sponsor said. cates expressed their hope for tournament. CIAA good and bad. They’re going to were levied for other events. "These inequities lead to a the voucher program’s expan- Commissioner market and manage however they “We continue to encourage any vicious cycle that forces rural sion, they did not unveil any Jacqie McWilliams see necessary to manage the consumers with information to counties to fund their public legislation to that end as they said the league is crowd. Our thing is we want you share about the fee charged by schools and basic infrastruc- wait for a state Supreme Court awaiting the re- to be fair on how you do that, not the Ritz to please file a consumer ture needs through sky-high ruling that will decide the con- sults of a probe just with the CIAA, but with all complaint with our office at property taxes," Senate Major- stitutionality of sending pub- launched by the events.” www.ncdoj.gov, or call toll-free ity Leader Harry Brown, R-On- lic funds to private schools N.C. Department Tournament fans who visited within North Carolina 1-877-5- slow, said. "Sky-high property that are virtually unregulated, McWilliams of Justice into the the Ritz-Carlton complained NO-SCAM (566-7222),” Noelle Tal- taxes in much of rural North beholden to almost no aca- Ritz-Carlton’s prac- about the “CIAA Service Charge” ley said. “We have received six Carolina create another major demic or governance stan- tice of charging an automatic 15 for services in its lobby during the complaints about the fee to date.” obstacle to new industry lo- percent gratuity during CIAA tournament, prompting the probe A major issue for the CIAA is Please seeVOUCHERS/ 3A by N.C. Attorney General Roy Please seeLUNCHEON/ 3A week. The hotel admits it does- Please seeCIAA/ 3A

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TerraceContinued from page 1A hoodcommunity map that they are happy and a rich history. 1/1 Studio will be working with and those that need im- Connor said the community with JDavis Architects in provement. Group members will not agree on everything, Raleigh to help redesign the discussed the strengths and but they will work together to property. “We’re trying to get weaknesses of the commu- find solutions. She said it’s a better understanding of nity and what they would like important that the buildings what Washington Terrace is to see if they were walking match the aesthetic but are like today and what your vi- down the streets of Washing- still multi-family units. sion is moving forward.” ton Terrace in 10 years. “Change can be scary, so I Warren laid out a rough Aside from the issue of think it’s important we hear timeline of the next year, with safety, residents said they are each other throughout this the public meeting being an unhappy with parking, trash process,” she said. “We’re integral starting point. This on the premises, poor street going to compile all of this Justin Laidlaw of Runaway Clothes speaks at the AU at Main Black Wall Street event. summer, DHIC plans to start lighting, no outdoor activity over the next couple weeks.” moving around the residents space for kids, a lack of rails Residents will be invited to who are left as it begins to re- for senior citizens in unit give feedback on preliminary build. Washington Terrace is bathrooms, and a desire for sketches of the property dur- currently not renewing any better maintenance. ing an open three-day work- American Underground talks leases and over 100 apart- “Sometimes there’s people shop in May. A final plan will ments are vacant. Warren said who don’t live here and they be presented in the fall. they are not expecting any- park here. We don’t have des- A public hearing for a draft body to leave but want to re- ignated parking, but some- five-year consolidated plan on aboutContinued from pageBlack 1A tends N.C.Wall Central University. StreetMcCain explained that in tain the current vacancies so times you have ‘a spot’ you the city investments of fed- Helpful Southern City.” Last year, someone allowed this day and age, we still need when the time comes to have like and someone parks there, eral and local dollars for af- “Why are we having this him and his co-founder to do people to march, but we also residents move, they are tran- and you don’t want to park all fordable housing and more is conversation today? Many of a pop-up shop of their cloth- need a new type of civil rights sitioning as few people as the way on the other side of April 21 at 2 p.m. at City you that have grown up here ing on Parrish Street, which is movement in the form of possible. the street (at night),” Thorne Council Chambers, 222 W. probably hear the narrative of where “Black Wall Street” lies. “economic liberation.” Some residents, however, said. Hargett St. Call 996-4330 or Durham being the ‘underdog’ “We saw the plaques (that) “It’s the ability for (all) peo- are still concerned about the Another major concern is email [email protected] or ‘the phoenix rising from are up kind of explaining the ple to have the opportunity to moving process and wonder residents’ utility bills. Thorne with any questions. the ashes.’ While that’s par- history, so with us both being pursue their dreams and have if they will really be able to af- said she paid a $300 electric tially true, I think it’s really im- from Durham it was impor- the tools to do that, and that’s ford the new units. bill last month, and thinks it’s portant that we understand tant for us to know that his- everything from training, (to) “Our first priority for Wash- due to poor insulation in the that the ashes that we’re ris- tory, to learn more about it, access to capital, (and) access ington Terrace is to provide old doors and windows. ing from have a lot of charac- and to be the next generation to markets. Those are the quality replacement housing Strengths of the commu- ter and are very rich,” said to push that history forward things that we have the best for the residents of Washing- nity, residents say, are that it’s Go to: into the future,” he said. “For opportunity (of) creating a Molly Demarest, AU senior di- ton Terrace (that everyone affordable, close to bus stops, triangletribune.com rector of operations and fi- a lot of you, that same charac- sustainable life change that there) can afford,” Warren has a good neighborhood feel, nance. ter that he (Bryant) talked can actually lift up the whole said. “Early changes are afoot Mechanic and Farmers Bank about in the video that economic ladder of the global for Washington Terrace. It and N.C. Mutual Life Insur- brought people to Durham community,” he said. was built in 1951, and it’s ance Company are two promi- over 100 years ago is the Added Demarest: “I remem- served the community really nent, downtown Durham same reason that you’re here ber you didn’t come well; it’s got a great history. black-owned businesses, both today. Black Wall Street kind down(town) unless you were But I think we’ve all con- boasting a rich, black history. of embodies that idea of com- learning to parallel park on cluded that some improve- “Durham was a place where munity, of business develop- Main Street. I dreamed of the ments are needed.” black people were successful ment.” day I was going to go to col- Wanda Poole moved into for years. It just so happened AU@Main invited Wendell lege somewhere else and not the complex in 1950, and her that there were some people McCain, chairman and CEO of come back. It’s interesting be- husband was the first man- who got together and started Onset Capital Partners, a cause now we are all here with ager of the property. Though some businesses and with the global asset management the ability to influence what the 87-year-old now lives in success that they had here, firm in Chapel Hill, to discuss this next phase of economic another community down the people came from every- his experiences in the busi- prosperity and diversity looks road, she said she wants to where just to see what was ness world. McCain’s father, like.” make sure that each section happening in Durham,” said Franklin, was one of the For more information on the of the neighborhood is Kelly Bryant in a featured Greensboro Four who partici- American Underground, visit: treated fairly. Durham History Hub narra- pated in the Woolworth Lunch http://americanunder- “I hope you will consider tive video on Black Wall Street. Counter Sit-In. ground.com. everybody in Washington Ter- Justin Laidlaw, RUNAWAY “Growing up, equal rights For more information on race and not put anybody director of communications for all folks were an important RUNAWAY clothes, visit: out,” she said. and co-founder, grew up in part of my family legacy,” Mc- http://www.runawayclothes.c Another resident isn’t as pa- Durham and currently at- Cain said. om. tient. “I’m just tired of wait- ing,” said Ms. Thorne (first name withheld). “When I first moved in, I loved it. Then months later I heard about the crime, robberies, (and) vio- Group strives to preserve lence.” Though there is one police unit patrolling the neighbor- hood daily, many residents historic Oberlin Cemetery expressed a desire to feel Continued from page 1A safer in the community. because it’s behind (every- “I do not feel safe in the thing.) I mean people are like, community because of all the ‘What cemetery?’ Unfortu- things going on around our nately, it was developed all community. I had to purchase around it; it’s like a hidden extra locks,” said an anony- jewel, almost like a little Cen- mous resident. tral Park.” DHIC asked those in atten- Goode said the group has dance to form focus groups applied to be a nonprofit and and label areas on a neighbor- are currently raising funds to put a marker on Oberlin Road denoting the cemetery so people will know where it is. The cemetery is a little less than three acres and is home to historic figures like Parker Poole, a former slave. It is also the resting spot for James Ed- ward Shepard, who was born and reared in Oberlin Village and studied pharmacy at Volunteers haul debris from Oberlin Cemetery. Shaw University. He went on to found the National Reli- identify where every gravesite bution to the city and to the gious Training School and is, because a lot of the origi- state.” Chautauqua in Durham (now nal markers were made out of Richard Haywood’s grand- N.C. Central University.) wood so they’ve disinte- parents are both buried in the Part of Goode’s own family grated,” Goode said. “The cemetery. Born in 1956, his tree lies in the cemetery. Her Cameron Plantation used to grandfather preceded his great-great-great-grandfather be on Hillsborough Street, and birth in death and his grand- Wilson Morgan, who was the there’s thought that there mother passed in 1963, so state’s first black senator, is may be slaves buried in the Haywood’s memories of her buried there. She said she cemetery, too. We’re hoping are vague. Regardless, he said would want someone to take to eventually be able to get a that having relatives buried in care of her gravesite after grant to find out if that part of Oberlin means a lot to him, in- she’s gone. the story is actually true.” cluding the neighborhood “It’s about the last thing Goode said that when talk- and community. that’s left of the ‘village,’ so ing to people in the commu- “I like to come down and do that’s why it’s important,” she nity about Oberlin Village this. I appreciate all the peo- said. “They had 300 families, cemetery, they wanted to ple who came out and helped they were self sufficient, they help. Sue Adley-Warrick, a vol- today,” he said. “It means a lot had their own barber shop, unteer who helps with for the community; it’s just a their own grocery store; any cleanup, lives a little over a lot of memories here. I re- need that they had they did- mile away and worships near member right where Interact n’t need to go outside of the the cemetery. (a nearby building) is now (area) to have it done.” “When someone in my con- there used to be a school. I The cemetery is not owned gregation told me that we went to school there for a few by the city or by any individ- were worshipping right in the years, and the cemetery was ual, thus its longtime aban- Oberlin conservation district always here and it meant a lot donment. In 2011, Friends and the significance of the to me. I’m just glad that the had the graveyard designated cemetery, I got really inter- group is being able to help re- as a historic site, and it is now ested,” she said. “I have read store it.” on the city’s historic register. that the founder of the college Friends of Oberlin Village Goode said they found the that preceded NCCU is in- meet on the fourth Monday of cemetery’s original deed, terred here, and Plummer T. each month at 6:30 pm. in the which was bestowed to the Hall who led the Baptist con- fellowship hall of Wilson Tem- Village of Oberlin. gregation here for a number ple United Methodist Church “For the time being, we’re of years. People active in pol- at 1023 Oberlin Road. Oberlin just keeping it cleaned, main- itics and education, religious Cemetery is at 1014 Oberlin tained…a long-term goal is to leadership…that’s very im- Road. get scanning done so we can portant. They made a contri- 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, April 5, 2015 Bid to redistribute sales Durham project provides free

Zozus expressed the desire Continued from page 1A values. "Part of this is just a politi- homeContinued from furnishingspage 1A organization serves fora purpose clients tax draws pros, foescal exercise of rewarding but also gives people the op- and need for more commu- The Senate plan "will cause cating and creating jobs The “genesis” of the project nity involvement. He said of- great harm to the economic those areas that are more Re- portunity to serve (and) there." started when two members of tentimes they have to turn engines of this state. It would publican," said David McLen- deepen their faith.” McCrory says revamping Immaculate Conception down donations because the actually raise taxes on mil- nan, a politics professor at The Project accepts gently and redistributing the local Catholic Church in Durham warehouse is too full, and lions of citizens and job cre- Meredith College. used beds, chairs, tables, chunk of sales taxes is a bad heard about a family in their they have a limited number of ators throughout this state. The plan - and the distance dressers, lamps, hampers, idea. His home county of congregation who had experi- volunteers to deliver the fur- We cannot afford to have this with McCrory - also signals and more. Two high-demand Mecklenburg is forecast as enced a house fire and were niture in a timely manner. bill passed," McCrory said of distance within the state Re- requests are microwaves and one of the eight counties los- in desperate need of furni- Volunteers bring their own the proposal. publican Party between its crockpots. ing money while 91 other ture. They reached out to peo- trucks and deliver the furni- Brown said McCrory appar- growing small-town compo- “It started out in humble be- counties gain, according to ple they knew for donations ture. With the warehouse ently didn't really understand nent and suburban interests, ginnings, but we all (have figures provided by Brown's and soon had the family’s rental as the Furniture Pro- what the plan would do, and, said Andy Taylor, a N.C. State something) we can donate. It office and legislative fiscal re- home entirely furnished, with ject’s only expense, every- anyhow, it's likely to be University political scientist. impacts lives,” volunteer Jerry searchers. Wake County was more donations leftover. thing the FPOD does is done tweaked heavily in the weeks Consumers in most coun- Steiner said. “Your gift is in to see no change. Doll said after the success of by its own labor and volun- ahead. ties now pay 6.75 cents in the giving, not in how it’s re- Dare County, where this endeavor, they dove right teerism. "I think the governor should sales tax on top of every dol- ceived.” beaches draw vacationers in despite having no concrete “We need people that will give the process time, see lar they spend to buy cloth- The warehouse is split into from along the East Coast, is plans and decided to rent a want to participate in giving how the bill evolves and then ing, hardware and other one side for furniture and an- projected to lose almost 60 storage unit that they have furniture, but also participate let him make his decision at things sold at retail stores. other side for household and percent of the local portion of “filled up and drained out” on a deeper level,” he said. that point," Brown said. The state gets 4.75 cents and kitchen items. Carey Ewing, sales tax revenue collected several times. The Furniture Project is al- Republican senators have local governments get the who works in the warehouse, there. The other losers once “We get to see 65-year-old ways looking to grow by also clashed with McCrory in other 2 cents. joked that she works to make the plan is phased in by 2018 men who have been sleeping adding other congregations to recent weeks over the power If the legislation is ap- sure color combinations of and the money redistributed on no furniture, and then we its ministry. For more infor- to appoint members of state proved, that 2 cents will be bedding aren’t offensive. She based on population are Cur- bring them furniture and mation on donating, contact commissions, tax breaks of- collected by the state and dis- also carefully considers each rituck, Carteret, New Hanover, they’re jumping on the bed,” David McNeil at (919) 589- fered to targeted companies tributed to the counties based family receiving the donation, Watauga, Buncombe and said Bob Zozus, one of the 3763 or email at FurniturePro- and cutting corporate taxes on population instead of making sure to package un- Durham counties. leaders of the Furniture Proj- [email protected]. To by another $500 million a where it's paid. breakable dishes for a family Currituck County officials ect. “Since March 2014, we volunteer, contact Ewing at year. Counties will retain author- with young children for exam- say it could lose more than 5 have documented 97 individ- 578-8373 or email at FPO- Some political observers say ity to raise local sales taxes by ple. percent of its current $48 mil- ual households that we have [email protected]. All do- the redistribution plan is un- a quarter-penny and keep the “We really try to tailor-make lion operating budget, forcing delivered furniture to. Why do nations are tax deductible. derstandable as Republicans revenue. The legislation each delivery for every family a sharp cut in services or a I tell these stories? Because we or individual,” she said. property tax increase. Coun- from rural districts look out would allow county officials gain as much as we give. This ties would share revenues for their own after displacing to raise the tax on their own with cities and towns based Democrats four years ago and for the next five years. Local on population, not as some taking leading roles within the voters now must approve that NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS IN APRIL FOR do now based on property Legislature. increase. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS N.C. 54 (CHAPEL HILL RD) BETWEEN N.C. 540 AND N.W. MAYNARD RD

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is conducting a feasi- 3 bility Study to look at improvements to NC 54 between NC-540 and SR 3073 CIAA: Host must (NW Maynard Road). The goal of the improvements are to enhance mobility by adding additional lanes, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and removing/minimizing locations where the roadway is within the railroad treatContinued from page patrons 1A the tournament to remain fairly in Nowak said the hotel is coop- right of way. the Ritz-Carlton’s unautho- Charlotte, is pledging to sepa- erating fully with NCDOJ. rized use of its name to dis- rate the CIAA from non-sanc- “The service charge was an tinguish the tariff. The league tioned activities. automatic gratuity of 15 per- The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16, at Morrisville Town Hall, has been more aggressive in “The experience that visi- cent that was distributed in located at 100 Town Hall Drive in Morrisville, from 4P.M. to 7P.M. protecting its mark from un- tors have in our destination is full to the servers who worked approved usage by party pro- undoubtedly a top priority for the event,” hotel management moters and businesses and the CRVA – we strive to ensure said in an email. “The service NCDOT representatives will be available in an informal, open house- hired Strategic Marketing Al- the people who come here charge was not intended to of- liance to manage its brand. have positive, memorable vis- fend anyone and we are style setting to answer questions and gather public input regarding the pro- “The Ritz-Carlton service its,” CRVA CEO Tom Murray deeply sorry for any misun- posed project. The opportunity to submit written comments or questions will charge was not approved by said in a statement emailed to derstanding we may have the CIAA,” McWilliams said, The Post. “Unfortunately, this caused.” be provided, and is encouraged. Citizens may attend at any time during the adding the hotel has apolo- charge shaded many guests’ “I haven’t had any discus- meeting hours. There will be no formal presentation. gized to the league. “We’re al- experiences and we are in- sions with them since but we ways going to be concerned credibly disheartened by that. plan to have a recap,” about our brand. Our job is to The CIAA and the CRVA will McWilliams said. “We’re going The public can view maps displaying the location and other information protect the brand of the con- continue to work with hotels to take advantage of the re- online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings. ference, to educate our con- and hospitality businesses to port that comes back to the at- stituents and our sponsors ensure such exceptions to torney general and determine about the brand and how we using the CIAA name for any what happened and to under- For more information, contact Project Manager, Shane York, of NCDOT’s use the name and the mark surcharges which are not ap- stand. I don’t want to jump to and what the approval proved by the CIAA are dis- any conclusions. I’m trying to Feasibility Studies Unit at [email protected] (919) 707-4660. process is.” couraged.” be as patient as I can to under- The Charlotte Regional Visi- Ritz-Carlton management stand why and how do we NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans tors Authority, which helped was available for comment, move forward.” broker a six-year extension for but spokeswoman Heidi with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson at [email protected] as soon as possible so that arrangements can be Lawmakers renew push to made. Aquellas personas que hablan español y no hablan inglés, o tienen lim- itaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de in- schoolContinued from page voucher 1A program terpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494. dards. Prior to the press confer- ence, pro-voucher group Par- ents for Educational Freedom North Carolina organized a ADVERTISEMENT morning rally attended by I think every person that walks the face of the earth has a Calling and Passion parents, students, private that they are meant to maximize to make our world a better place. For me, my school leaders and lawmak- Passion and Calling comes through acting, but it also shows up through my non- ers, including Senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham). profit Kamp Kizzy. “I’m personally committed Kamp Kizzy gives young people the opportunity to learn, share, explore and ex- to not only continuing the pand their horizons through workshops, candid discussions and the opportunity (Opportunity Scholarships) to meet and “pick” the brains of some of the top individuals in their given pro- program, but expanding it to fessions. Now that we have been doing Kamp Kizzy for nearly a decade now, the extent that we can,” Berger there are some undeniable Truths that have been reinforced through this work. said to parents, students and The first Truth is that when children are exposed to careers, opportunities and school voucher advocates. people that inspire, they become more determined about pursuing their Life’s Lawmakers enacted a work. The second great Truth that has been cemented through this school voucher program in work is that education is the great equalizer for children who might 2013 that pulls approximately come from underserved communities and cities and because the $10.8 million away from the Voucher supporter Rep. Paul Stam (center) hopes to ex- second Truth is so near and dear to my heart, I have joined forces public school system to allow pand program from $10 million to $40 million beginning with a great organization, American Federation for Children, and its students to attend private and religious schools instead. Pro- this fall. mission is to make sure that all children have access to a quality ed- ponents of the program say program offers access to pri- schools, but this program ucation. school vouchers are a way to An unfortunate reality for far too many families in our great vate education for students gives (families) the opportu- Knight-Pulliam give students better choices who would not otherwise nity to choose that,” Haire country is that they are limited in their ability to access the best when it comes to their educa- have it thanks to their address said. education for their children. Oftentimes, these barriers are due to lack of finan- tion; critics say it siphons or socioeconomic status. Even though private reli- cial resources or their zip code and/or address is in a part of town that relegates badly needed funds away Worth noting, however, is that gious schools are now able to them to inferior educational opportunities. from public education and tuition rates for high school accept public dollars, they Our country is founded and thrives on opportunity and the mere fact that so funnels them into unaccount- students at High Point Chris- continue to be free to discrim- many of our children are not getting the educational opportunities that they so able, largely religious private tian Academy are more than inate in their admissions poli- richly deserve is one of the reasons that I unabashedly lend my name and voice schools that are not obligated double the worth of a school cies on the basis of race, to the issue of school choice. to hold themselves to high voucher — $9,030 annually. gender, religious faith, sexual Disproportionately, children of color and lesser financial means are the ones quality teaching standards Unclear is the degree to which orientation or disability. who are subjected to poor schools that have been underperforming for decades and free to discriminate in High Point bridges the gap be- Rep. Paul Luebke (D- and giving their families more quality options when it comes to their children’s their admissions practices. tween the voucher and the Durham) took the opportu- The enactment of the pro- cost of tuition for needy fam- nity to express his discontent education is one of the ways that we can proactively solve this mammoth of an gram has prompted a high- ilies. with special education schol- issue. profile court battle, resulting Many critics of school arships that earmark public Finally, I just want to explicitly and emphatically state that, for me, the issue of in a Superior Court judge find- vouchers say that high qual- funds for private schooling. school choice is about children. It is not about political party, affiliation or any ing that the program violates ity private schools’ tuition “Does the (private) school other motive that does not derive itself from doing what is best for our children. the state’s constitutional man- cost is out of reach for most have to have a special educa- I will humbly ask that you, like I, add your voice and support to American Feder- date to use public funds only families – even with a $4,200 tion program in place,” ation for Children and the work that it continues to do for our children especially for public schools and an ap- school voucher. Haire said queried Luebke of legislative those who are low-income and working-class and deserving the opportunity to ac- peals court overturning that school vouchers provide fam- staff, who confirmed the cess great schools. ruling, allowing the program ilies with a choice to choose schools do not have to meet to proceed while the state the education that’s best for that requirement. For more information on American Federation for Children, please visit…. Supreme Court decides its them. “I think that’s a serious final fate. “In our case, it’s Christian problem with the bill. Where High Point Christian Acad- education with a biblical are we sending these children www.federationforchildren.org or www.championsforchoice.com emy’s Rita Haire told rally at- worldview. They’re (students) with disabilities? It just seems tendees the school voucher also denied that in the public wrong to me.” 4A EDITORIALS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, April 5, 2015

TheThere’s no otherState way to say ofanecdotes Black and agenda-fueled America,comparison to their part white with 1 the reality that school it: Black America is in crisis. debates lie the real numbers peers in five categories: eco- districts serving the highest Over the past year, we have – all facts, no chaser. nomics, education, health, percentage of low-income been bom- Last week, the National social justice and civic households spend fewer barded with Urban League released its engagement. state and local dollars in headlines that 2015 State of Black America What we’ve found is that those districts than ones that 115 Market Street Suite 360G continue to report, “Save our Cities: while strides have been have fewer students in drive home Education, Jobs + Justice.” poverty. Durham, NC 27701 made in our communities, the longstand- The report is the 39th edition tremendous gaps continue In addition, a lack of con- ing challenges of the National Urban to leave us with a crisis in sistent education standards faced by black League’s annual analysis of and equity and excellence at Gerald O. Johnson education, jobs and justice. and brown black and Latino equality in There are tremendous scale means that the quality PUBLISHER communities America, and, for the first challenges before us, but the of education that our chil- MARC H. in our nation. time, this year’s report is good news is that they are dren receive is far too often Bonitta Best From the available in an all-digital for- not insurmountable. For the dependent on their zip code MANAGING EDITOR MORIAL killings of mat available at www.state- next few weeks – and begin- or how much money their u n a r m e d ofblackamerica.org, where ning with education – I will parents make. Without a new black males at the hands of visitors can find the e-book, explore the findings of the formula for school funding police officers to the intro- Web series, select data, 2015 State of Black America, that puts the dollars where duction of new voter sup- videos, articles and other fre- and suggest solutions to the need is greatest, the edu- pression laws that make it quently updated features. these challenges. cation achievement gap will Young, gifted, more difficult for minorities This year’s report again As our nation enjoys his- grow to the detriment of our to exercise their constitution- includes the Equality Index torically low dropout rates, nation as we educate a work- al right to vote, it is clear that in its 11th year for the Black- the highest high school grad- force incapable of meeting blackIn the course of oneand week, we abused witnessed the burden for many in our nation, equal- White Index and its sixth year uation rates in history and the challenges of tomorrow. of being young, gifted and black. ity under the law remains for the Hispanic-White Index more minority students To underscore the National First, Little League baseball phenom Mo’ne Davis dangerously out of reach. – measuring how well blacks studying on college campus- Urban League’s commitment was insulted by a white college baseball player who But beyond the headlines, and Latinos are doing in es, we must also contend to education and our belief called the abundantly talented young girl a “slut” in a that quality education is a tweet in response to news that Disney was planning to key driver to opportunity, we make a movie about her incredible rise to fame. have included a state-by- The player, Joey Casselberry, quickly retracted the state Education Equality tweet in the face of a wave of criticism in cyberspace Index and ranking for the but was promptly dismissed by the Bloomsburg first time. This index exam- University team. ines state-level racial and Then there were the toxic tweets from Jenna and ethnic disparities in K-12 Jacque Huggins, the daughters of West Virginia head education, documenting basketball coach Bob Huggins, calling Maryland bas- black and Hispanic achieve- ketball player Dez Wells a rapist. The West Virginia ment gaps in all 50 states team defeated Maryland in an early round of the NCAA and the District of Columbia tournament. in comparison to white stu- The Terrapins star guard had been kicked off the dents. Xavier University team in 2012 after being accused of Key findings include: sexual assault. A grand jury decided charges against • The smallest gaps were Wells were not warranted, and he later settled a law- commonly found in states suit against Xavier. with relatively small minori- Not far from West Virginia and Maryland, police ty populations and where accosted a young, black University of Virginia under- test scores were relatively graduate student. Martese Johnson had his face low for each group – white, bashed into the pavement and blood- black or Hispanic. ied by Virginia Department of Alcoholic • Higher graduation rates Beverage Control agents outside a pub for black and Latino students near the UVA campus. were also found in states The episode was captured on video- where these groups are tape. Johnson had proper ID and was smaller of the population. not resisting arrest when the ABC • On average, larger gaps agents pummeled him, causing injuries were found in states with that required 10 stitches in his head. large urban areas home to WALTER L. What these three incidents have in large minorities. common is obvious – Mo’ne, Wells and FIELDS Johnson are all young and black. Lurking just beyond the obvious tie is the quality of their blackness; they are Congress gives the shaft to low-income children all gifted and confident in their identi- Congress is about to strike leaving children behind by uninsured children to the CHIP coverage saves money ties. a deal that takes care of sen- extending funding for the lowest level on record. for states and the federal gov- It seems in 21st century America to be young, gifted iors and doctors but leaves successful bipartisan Simply put, CHIP is a bipar- ernment. It is more efficient and black is now a crime – an offense against society’s low-income and “at-risk” Children’s Health Insurance tisan success story. But if than private health insurance, typecasting of black youth as violent, unintelligent children short. Program, and the Maternal funding is not extended costs less than subsidized and worthless. Congress’ and Infant Early Childhood quickly, up to 2 million chil- exchange coverage and pro- The intensity of these assaults – oral and physical – a n n u a l Home Visiting Program for dren could become unin- vides the comprehensive cover- is sharpened by decades of conditioned hate, forged struggle to only two years? The cost of sured, and millions more age that gives children and fam- by theories of black inferiority and white supremacy. avoid cuts the doc fix is about $140 would have to pay signifi- ilies access to the pediatricians, The venomous words electronically spat upon Mo’ne in Medicare billion, while a two-year cantly more for less compre- specialists and special facilities and Wells, and the force leveled upon Johnson, are reimburse- extension of CHIP and hensive coverage. This would children need. simply the byproducts of the permissiveness of ment rates home visiting funding is reverse the progress made Four years of funding for the racism in our nation. so physi- less than $6 billion. Yet in over the past two decades Maternal and Infant Early It is the success of this trio that defies and counters cians will the House proposal, this and create a health coverage Childhood Home Visiting pro- the mythology of black depravity. And it is success MARIAN continue to increase required an “off- gap among children in work- gram is also a bargain. It brings that triggers the backlash, awakens the racist beast give seniors set” – meaning it had to be ing families. quality home visiting to chil- and brings to the surface sentiments that heretofore WRIGHT the care they paid for – while the doc fix The vast majority of gover- dren and parents in every state might have only been expressed in private conversa- EDELMAN need is wide- that is more than 20 times nors, both Democrats and and the District of Columbia, tions. ly considered more expensive does not. Republicans, share our con- and has bipartisan roots. By succeeding these young people frustrate those must-pass bipartisan legisla- This is profoundly unjust cerns about CHIP funds Quality voluntary home visiting who harbor bias and leave them little room to fully tion. Known as the to children whose lives are expiring abruptly. They are programs implement a two-gen- exercise their demons. Sustainable Growth Rate or equally important. concerned about higher costs eration strategy in which pre- For some, touch pad keystrokes become a potent “doc fix,” this annual process A clean four-year CHIP and inadequate benefits for school children under age 5 and weapon to voice hatred from afar, sort of the lazy often provides a vehicle for funding extension and four children, budget challenges their parents benefit by being man’s racism that tempers it but still empowers the moving other legislative years of funding for home to cover children without connected to community perpetrator. The police involved in the micro-aggres- health priorities. Last year, it visiting must be included in CHIP, and an increase in resources. sion at the University of Virginia? They were acting included one year of funding any final doc fix package. uninsured children if CHIP Almost 80 percent of families under the assumption of “black threat” and sending a for the important Maternal Certainly, the price tag is funding ends. participating in the MIECHV pro- message in the process. and Infant Early Childhood not the obstacle. Funding The Children’s Defense gram had household incomes at This is the cruel joke played upon black youth in Home Visiting program. for CHIP and home visiting Fund strongly supports a or below 100 percent of the America. The public message communicated to young While Congress has long for four years is expected to clean four-year extension of Federal Poverty Line. As in CHIP, black women and men is to pursue excellence and rise discussed passing a perma- add up to less than $12 bil- CHIP through 2019 because where states have flexibility to above challenges, and be exemplary in their civic nent doc fix, leaders in the lion to serve millions of vul- the new health insurance craft their programs, states that lives. House of Representatives nerable children, a critical exchanges need at least four receive MIECHV funding can tai- That message is countered by the aural and visual have now released an outline investment in the health of years to make changes to lor their programs to serve the assault upon their sensibilities that reduces them to for doing it and plan to act lower-income children. ensure children have compa- specific needs of their commu- thugged-out and hyper-sexualized caricatures. When on it this week. They hope Today, more than 8 mil- rable pediatric benefits with nities but have to meet certain young blacks rise above this stereotyping, they are the Senate will follow and act lion children depend on costs to families no higher benchmarks. then reduced to racial objects, ridiculed for being before the current doc fix CHIP for health coverage. than in CHIP today. It is high- Congress must stop playing audacious in their success. expires. Together with Medicaid, ly unlikely these improve- politics with children and pass Mo’ne was a “slut” in the eyes of a young white male This is great news for sen- CHIP has played a vital role ments will be enacted and four more years of funding for because he believes her success is undeserving of the iors, but why is Congress in bringing the number of implemented by 2017. CHIP and MIECHV. attention it is receiving. The privileged white daugh- ters of a basketball coach of a major university made the determination a grand jury could not, on a charge OUR VOICES a university could not prove and was forced to reach settlement with the accused. Still, Wells is branded a rapist because he excelled on the basketball court. Johnson was just another young black guy; a human punching bag for police who EconomicBy Julia Hawes recoveryrate and child has poverty made rate ly. no dent in NC2012. poverty could casually dismiss the thought that they were SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE both the 12th highest. • Racial disparities in • More North Carolinians bloodying a student enrolled in the nearby prestigious “From the mountains to income not only harm live in high-poverty areas. university or, more importantly, a human being and Poverty in North Carolina the coast, poverty-level minorities but have conse- Urban and suburban areas someone’s son. either climbed or stayed incomes are a harsh reality quences for all of us because are contending with the Collectively, these incidents bring into sharper focus steady from 2007 to 2013, for more than 1.7 million inequities keep the economy growing concentration of the racist rants of former Oklahoma SAE fraternity despite the economic recov- North Carolinians who find from reaching its full poten- poverty. In fact, the state’s members in that now infamous videotape. This is the ery, according to a new affording the basics such as tial. North Carolina’s Gross metropolitan areas experi- world in which young black Americans live. report from the Budget & Tax rent, food, and utilities to be Domestic Product, a meas- enced some of the biggest It is a sobering reality that a generation that many Center, a project of the N.C. a daily challenge,” said Tazra ure of all goods and services jumps in the country for the hoped would truly be post-racial (as if that will ever be Justice Center. Mitchell, a policy analyst produced in the state, would number of people who are the case) is more deeply entrenched in racism than the Both North Carolina’s off- with the BTC and author of have been $63.53 billion poor and living in high- prior generation. And institutional racism has a vice kilter economy and policy- the report. “Making it just a higher in 2012 if there had poverty areas. grip upon young blacks that is more consequential makers’ decisions to cut back little easier for people to been no gaps in income by Work and income supports than white mobs of decades past. on vital supports for working increase their earnings not race and employment. such as the Earned Income families are keeping poverty only helps families strug- • North Carolina’s child Tax Credit, Supplemental Walter Fields is executive editor of high, as wages remain stag- gling to pay the bills but also poverty rate was 25.2 per- Nutrition Assistance NorthStarNews.com. nant, economic gains bypass makes the economy stronger cent in 2013, an increase of 6 Program, and temporary nearly everyone except those for all of us.” percentage points since unemployment benefits at the top, and lawmakers Poverty has consequences 2007. More than 4 in 10 chil- helped lift 1.5 million North continue to enact policies for us all, and the depth of dren who grow up in poverty Carolinians – including that compound these eco- North Carolina’s economic are likely to remain there as 340,000 children – out of nomic disparities. hardship is closely tied to adults, with even less eco- poverty each year from 2009 In 2013, poverty in North demographics as well as nomic mobility for African- to 2013 under the Send letters, comments to: Carolina – which is defined as where one lives, the report American children. Supplemental Poverty a family of four living on less said. • Poverty’s reach varies Measure. Unfortunately, in The Triangle Tribune than $24,000 each year – was * Race and gender play sig- considerably across the the last few years, both state 115 Market St., Suite 360G the most widespread it had nificant roles in poverty. state, revealing a stark rural- and federal lawmakers have been since before the turn of Communities of color, urban divide. Out of the cut back on these supports, Durham, NC 27701 the century, the report said. women and children are state’s 100 counties in 2013, making it harder for people The rate was 17.9 percent in more likely to face economic the 45 highest county-level who live paycheck to pay- (919) 688-9408 2013, the 11th highest in the hardships than whites, men poverty rates were all in rural check. (919) 688-2740 - FAX nation, with the deep poverty and older adults, respective- counties — up from 31 in

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WAKE COUNTY The N.C. Department of Transportation invited all North Carolina middle and high schools to participate in its 16th Focus annual Model Bridge Building Competition. The regionals were held at four locations across the state on March 27, and the winners below have advanced to the finals on April 17 in Raleigh: • Region One: Beaufort Middle of Beaufort; CamTech High of Camden • Region Two: Neal STEM Academy of Engineering and Design of Durham; Franklin Academy of Wake Forest • Region Three: Westmoore Middle in Seagrove; North Moore High in Robbins • Region Four: Polk County Middle, Mill Spring; Polk County High, Mill Spring The objectives of the competition are to encourage students to pursue engineer- ing careers and ultimately lead them to positions with NCDOT. To learn more about the competition, check out the Model Bridge Building event video on YouTube, or contact event organizer Gail Herring via email at gher- [email protected] or (919) 707-4442.

Congressman G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) (center) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-ILL) visited the Durham DaVita Dialysis Center last week to meet patients and care givers, and learn about dialysis; in particular, the kidney care needs of local constituents. DaVita invited the politicians to tour the center, learn more about kidney disease, and hear how the kidney care community is working with Congress to help protect people with kidney failure who depend upon dialysis treatments to live. “I thank the health care team at DaVita for providing such a valuable service to those suffering from ESRD in our community,” Aahron Butterfield said. “The work that they do gives those with kidney disease a chance at a more comfortable life.” For more information, call (919) 680-0002 or visit 201 Hood Street in Durham. DURHAM COUNTY Pearsontown Elementary first-grader Aahron Benthall used his Christmas money to buy toiletries, cleaning prod- ucts and tissue to support Backpack TopSPECIAL LadiesTO THE TRIBUNE andThe Top Durham Top Teens travel to Augusta Buddies, a program that provides stu- Teens were active par- dents from low-income homes with DURHAM – The Durham ticipants in the confer- weekend meals during the school year. Chapter of Top Ladies of ence and had many Aahron was honored at last week’s DPS Distinction and Top Teens of noteworthy accomplish- Board of Education meeting. America travelled last month o ments. Ariana per- Augusta, Georgia for the 33rd formed her final duties Annual Area IV Leadership as financial secretary HBCU NEWS Conference. and placed second as TLOD President Dr. Thelma B. “Top Teen of the Year “ Brown represented the Durham for Area IV. As a gradu- chapter during the sessions and ating senior, Ariana also Oriel Dillard was a vendor. received a second- Brown served as evaluation place scholarship chair for Area IV for the past two award. Mya was elected years. Area IV financial secre- TLOD of Durham received tary and will serve in recognition for its contribution this position for two in making a positive impact in years. its public relations efforts. Over 100 personal TTA adviser Carolyn Robinson care packages were On Feb. 22, 11 teens were inducted into the Durham chapter of Top attended the conference with compiled by the teens Teens of America at the CAARE, Inc. Center. They were John Batey WRAL-TV Vice President and General nine teens: Ariana Johnson, local for their national serv- Jr., Solomon Dunston IV, Christina Evans, Ashton Farrar, Aja, Gardner, TTA president; DaShaun Manager Steve Hammel (right) talks ice project. 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PhillsBy Jonathan Abrams Grantland LOS ANGELES, Calif - The boy needed a nudge from his COLLEGE FOOTBALL mother. “Tell everybody where Sports SPRING SPORTS Daddy is,” Kendall Phills in- structed her 3-year-old son. “Daddy is in heaven with the angels,” Bobby Phills III told several hundred mourners at Charlotte’s Central Church of God before returning to the crowd and embracing his year- old sister, Kerstie. There were few dry eyes in the church. Soon, David Jo- vanovic, the Charlotte Hornets’ equipment manager, placed Bobby Phills’ jersey in the St. Aug’s pitcher Korey Hill fires a one- bronze casket. hit shutout over Livingstone. “He was going to play ball again,” Jovanovic said recently. “It wasn’t going to be here. I wanted him to be there repre- senting us. He was our guy, Falcons fly at and he was going to a better place.” On that day more than 15 RaleighBy Bonitta Relays Best years ago, the NBA grieved [email protected] over the death of Bobby Phills, who began his career on a 10- WOMEN day contract and rose so high N.C. Central that Michael Jordan once N.C. A&T coach Rod Broadway said the Aggies need to hit opponents ‘harder’ this season. The softball team returned to action named him among the best de- Wednesday after a week off. NCCU has fenders he’d ever faced. Those won four straight games to push its close to Phills never seem to record to 14-12, its most wins since run out of stories about his reclassifying to Division I. selflessness. The Eagles are batting a team .299, There was the time he which is a respectable 85th out of 289 jumped out of his car at an in- DI programs. Senior Emerie Germ tersection to help a motorcy- Spring football drills leads the team with a .481 batting av- clist who was engulfed in erage that is 15th best in the nation. flames after crashing into a Four others are hitting .250 or higher: nearby truck. Phills would sign Jenny Tracy (.291), Brianna Hampton autographs until his hand hurt. (.286), Demiree Briones (.280) and He ran basketball clinics and Martha Batie (.250.) begin inespecially Aggieland four years into the pro- the weapons Broadway has at In tennis, junior Aissa Muamba contributed to Charlotte-area By Bonitta Best his disposal. He hopes to use charities. If you had five min- [email protected] gram, but we need to work on ef- recorded her 40th career win with a the spring to experiment with utes to spare for Phills, he had fort.” straight-set singles victory against Spring practice has begun ways of getting the ball in 10 minutes for you. Broadway is 28-17 in four years Campbell on Monday. NCCU lost the for N.C. A&T with 76 players their hands. “Bobby Phills was every- at A&T. He has at least one confer- match 4-1, however. in camp. The Aggies are prac- “We're going to try to be a lit- body’s son,” Ben Jobe, Phills’ ence title in all three leagues he ticing on Mondays, Wednes- tle more explosive, try to cre- coach at Southern University has coached: CIAA, SWAC and St. Augustine’s days and Fridays until their ate some mismatches against and A&M College, said re- MEAC. He also is just four wins Sophomore Tia-Adana Belle took spring game on April 18 at people, try to put the defense cently. “He was everybody’s shy of his 100th career victory. first place in the women’s 400-meter noon in bad positions, get the ball brother. He was every girl’s In an effort to lead the Aggies to hurdles at last weekend’s Raleigh Re- “We have so much room for in the hands of playmakers husband, every child’s father. back-to-back titles, Broadway lays on N.C. State’s campus. Belle ran improvement,” said head who are in a position where He had it all.” The Phills who wants to see more explosiveness 59.11 seconds, which bested the top coach Rod Broadway whose they can make plays,” he said. remains in the memories of his from his offense. Running back Division II time of 1:02.07. teams finished in a five-way The Aggies will have some friends and family can some- and co-MEAC Offensive Player of In softball, the Falcons lead the CIAA tie for the MEAC title. “We big shoes to fill with the grad- times sound more like a myth the Year Tarik Cohen, and wide re- South after sweeping Livingstone 12- need to focus on fundamen- uation of All-American offen- than a man. “It always seems ceivers’ Denzel Keyes, Xavier Grif- 1, 17-0 on Sunday. St. Aug’s collected tals and techniques. And this fin, Darren Bullock, Caleb Gabriel like something happens to is a little embarrassing to say, Please seeSPRING/ 2B Please seeSPRING/ 2B those types of guys,” said and Khris Gardin are just some of Chucky Brown, who had played with Phills on the Hor- nets. “Sometimes people don’t MEAC MINUTES believe that type of person ex- ists. ‘Oh, he was such an angel, blah, blah, blah.’ It’s hard to be- lieve. But the dude did the N.C. A&T’s right things.” On the morning of Jan. 12, 2000, the Hornets had just fin- ished a morning shootaround. Holland gets Phills spoke with his coach, Paul Silas, before sliding be- hind the wheel of his 1997 Porsche 993 Cabriolet. The hall inductionBy Bonitta Best black car carried a vanity plate [email protected] that read “SLAM’N.” “That was Al Holland, a standout pitcher at his dream car,” recalled Phills’ N.C. A&T, will be inducted into the Na- younger brother Dwayne. tional College Baseball Hall of Fame. “That was the one car he had Holland, also a World Series cham- always wanted.” Phills encoun- pion, will join seven others in the HOF tered teammate David Wesley, class June 28-29 in Lubbock, Texas. also driving a Porsche, less “This class features players and than a mile from the Charlotte coaches with some incredible superla- Coliseum. The two hit speeds tives,” said Mike Gustafson, executive that authorities later estimated director of the College Baseball Hall of topped 100 mph, traveling Fame. “There are some unique and east on West Tyvola Road. The Bull City Legacy is still winless against the Cary Invasion. outstanding accomplishments by the Phills lost control of his car on individuals in this class.” a hilly bend. The vehicle skid- Holland pitched at N.C. A&T from ded several hundred feet and 1972-75 and threw four no-hitters, into oncoming traffic, where it one in each year. His no-hitter in 1972 collided head-on with another against archrival N.C. Central included car. Phills died instantly. 25 strikeouts. As a freshman, he led “I often talk about how smart Invasion continue its the nation in strikeouts (143) and was Bobby was,” said his father, second in ERA (0.54). The following Bobby Phills Sr. “He was gifted year, the Aggies’ last in the NAIA, he academically and athletically. recorded an ERA of 1.03 and added But with all the things he had another 102 strikeouts. going for him, he made one dominanceBy Daimeon S. Banks man Brian over Streeter (Citadel). LegacyLuqman Tijani gave the Co- Holland continued to dominate his Streeter scored a season-high 19 bras their first lead of the stupid mistake, and it cost him Special To The Tribune opponents after the university moved points in the loss, while forward game, 71-67 at halftime. his life.” DURHAM – One of the most to the NCAA. He recorded a 0.95 ERA Ian Gregory (St. Thomas, Florida) Greensboro took a 15-point That moment — that mistake highly anticipated matchups and 105 strikeouts in 1974 and a na- scored 17 points. lead in the third quarter be- — ended Phills’ life at 30 years of the year took place Satur- tion-leading 0.26 ERA and 118 strike- Both Desmond Bunn (Shaw) and fore Omar Jones scored 1- old. It also altered the lives of day in the Tobacco Road Bas- outs in 1975. Tim Plummer (Fayetteville State) quarter points to give Raleigh many others still affected by ketball League. The (6-) Bull Holland was a two-time NAIA All- scored 16 points for the Legacy. the lead 107-106. The final the tragedy years later. City Legacy played host to American in 1972 and ’73, and was Cary will host the Raleigh Revolt quarter had the fans on their From the darkened arena, archrival Cary Invasion (11-1) named to the 1993 MEAC Hall of on April 4. Bull City is next in ac- feet as both teams battled one active Hornets player had at Walltown Recreational Cen- Fame. tion April 11 against the Robeson down to the final seconds returned early from halftime to ter. Holland was drafted twice in the watch the ceremony. County Showstoppers in Durham. until Chakiris Moss scored Like a pay-per-view prize- with 23.7 seconds left to give MLB draft. He was selected in 1974 by Gerald Henderson was fight, Bull City and Cary the Texas Rangers in the 30th round Cobras slither past Revolt Greensboro a one-point lead. drafted by Charlotte in 2009, traded haymakers in a 26-26 but returned to school. He was drafted The Greensboro Cobras came Raleigh had the final posses- and over his five NBA seasons, first quarter tie. Cary began the following year by the San Diego into their season home opener sion to win the game but shots he’d grown close to the Phills its separation in the second Padres in the fourth round, but later Saturday ready to bounce back by Brian West and J.L. Harris family. Trey looked up to Hen- quarter behind the hot shoot- inked a deal with the Pittsburgh Pi- after a tough loss to the Cary Inva- fell short as the Cobras won derson; he says he has ob- ing of guard Corey Evans. rates as a rookie free agent. He fin- sion. The Raleigh Revolt was try- 128-127. served aspects of the Cary exploded to score 86 ished seventh in the National League ing to avoid a two-game skid. The Shelton Carter led Greens- swingman’s game that remind second half points, and the Rookie of the Year voting. fans came into a rocking Goode boro with 30 points followed him of his father’s. former Northern Durham He was traded to the Phillies in 1983, Gymnasium to see basketball at by Norman Carter with 26. He watched Kendall experi- High star was the catalyst. where he made his biggest MLB im- its finest, and both teams didn’t Grady led all scorers with 40 ence such pride and sorrow at Evans was money playing in pact. Holland posted a career-best disappoint. points. center court, and when she’d his hometown, scoring a 2.26 ERA in 1983 with a career-high Raleigh came out on fire with The Revolt (5-5) will play at finished speaking, Henderson game-high 42 points and 100 strikeouts and 25 saves, earning baskets by Charles Gamble and the Cary Invasion on April 4, walked out to Kendall and em- dishing out six assists. Paul him the Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Jared Grady to give the Revolt a while the Cobras (1-1) will host braced her. Wright (Mountain State) Award. 32-28 lead after the first quarter. back- to-back home games Kendall finished her speech. chipped in with 25 points and The Phillies clinched the pennant Cobras shooting guard Shelton against the Robeson Show- She walked off the court with six rebounds for the Invasion. the same season thanks to Holland Carter found the range from deep stoppers and Wilmington Sea a piece of herself still forever After the first quarter, Bull striking out three batters in two in- to keep Greensboro within strik- Dawgs. gone, but knowing that her City seemed to sleepwalk nings. He also saved Game 1. ing distance. The Revolt main- husband had not been forgot- through the remainder of the He saved 29 games for the Phillies ten. No. 13 was where it be- tained the lead most of the James Taylor contributed to game. One bright spot for the this article. longed. Legacy was the play of big quarter until a three-point play by Please seeINDUCTION/ 2B Sunday, April 5, 2015 2B SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune

FalconsContinued from page 1Bflycoordinator/ at Raleigh defensive backs distancing Relays second-placed Spring football drills 29 hits in the doubleheader. coach Errick Hargrove is now Eastern Michigan. defensive coordinator/de- In baseball, the Falcons Shaw fensive backs coach/associ- swept all five CIAA weekly The Bears upped their ten- ate head coach/ recruiting honors. Jason Baytop was beginsContinued from page 1Bindon't Aggieland think we do enough.” Niko Johnson combined to nis record to 12-2, 10-1 CIAA coordinator with the Falcons. named player of the week sive linemen Ronald Canty pass for 2,270 yards and 15 after winning their fifth That’s some job title. and defensive player of the and William Ray Robinson III. Latrell Scott adds to staff touchdowns against just five straight match. Shaw de- In track, the 1600 medley- week after batting .364 with Defensively, A&T loses one New Norfolk State football interceptions. feated Winston-Salem State relay team of Daniel three doubles and two RBIs, of its best tacklers in school coach Latrell Scott has added Parker spent the last two 6-3. The CIAA/WVIAC Jamieson, Omar Johnson, and recording six putouts in history in linebacker D’Vonte three more additions to his seasons as an offensive qual- Women’s Tennis Round-Up is Khari Herbert Jr. and Im- center field. Grant, along with All-Ameri- coaching staff: quarterbacks ity control assistant at his this weekend. The Bears take manuel Hutchinson ran the Carey Cheek was voted of- can cornerback Donald Mat- coach Aaron Corp, offensive alma mater, the University of on Bluefield State and West world’s fastest time at last fensive player of the week tocks and defensive end line coach Anthony Parker Tennessee. He coached on a Virginia Wesleyan. weekend’s Raleigh Relays on for going 7-for-12 and four Daniel Pinnix. and running backs coach pair of bowl teams at Missis- N.C. State’s campus. The Fal- RBIs. Sean Brassington re- But the Aggies have three- Montario Hardesty. sippi State and helped UT MEN cons won the event in ceived pitcher of the week, fourths of their defensive Corp joins Scott after serv- reach the TaxSlayer Bowl N.C. Central 3:17.79 to beat Loyola (Ill.) and Charles Whitaker was line back. Top tackler and ing under him at Virginia after this past season. Despite their loss to David- Teammate Alexander named coach of the week. rover Landis Shoffner, and State as the the quarterbacks Hardesty was an intern at son 5-2, senior Danill Gerasi- Louden won the college divi- kick returner/cornerback coach. The Trojans finished Chowan last fall under the mov won his 12th straight sion high jump with a leap of Shaw Tony McRae also return. 10-3, including winning the NFL Players Association in- singles match. Gerasimov 6 feet, 9 inches. Then the The Bears also have won “We've got to be a little CIAA championship. VSU ternship program. Prior to won doubles with Fabrice 4x200-relay squad of Burk- five straight tennis matches. more physical football team also advanced to the Division Chowan, Hardesty had a suc- George and then took care of heart Ellis Jr., Jamieson, Ke- They end their regular sea- than we have been,” Broad- II playoffs for the first time cessful career at UT that cul- singles in straight sets. vaughn Hewitt and Johnson son this weekend against way said. “We've had a ever, winning a first-round minated in his selection by capped off another outstand- Bluefield State and West Vir- chance to dominate and put game before falling in the the Cleveland Browns in the St. Augustine’s ing relay win in 1:25.60, out- ginia Wesleyan. some licks on people, and I second round. Trojan quar- second round of the 2010 Fayetteville State defensive terbacks Tarian Ayres and NFL Draft.

Al Holland N.C. A&T’s Holland gets Hall of LeVelle Moton was named the National Association of Basketball Coaches District 15 Coach of the Year after leading the Eagles to consecutive MEAC division titles. NCCU finished with an undefeated FameContinued from pageinduction 1B conference record (16-0) and 25-8 overall, and the school’s first NIT appearance. the next season and was selected to the 1984 MLB All-Star Seniors’ Jordan Parks and Nimrod Hilliard were named to the All-District Team. Game. He finished his 10-year career in 1987 as a New York Parks was third in the nation in field-goal percentage (66 percent), and recorded 13 double-doubles. Yankee with a 34-30 career mark, a 2.98 ERA and 78 saves. Hilliard finished 10th in DI with 6.3 assists per game. He also shot 86.9 percent from the free throw line. COLLEGE CORNER Tragic losses in

HBCUIt was a tough week for community Tri- ria Renae Reid. Reid, a senior angle HBCU schools. recreation ad- Former Shaw sports infor- ministration mation director Ronnie Hol- major, was killed loway passed away after in a car crash on complications from a heart Highway 55 near attack. Crete Street. Ronnie was the SID from Also in the car 1995 to 2002 and was one of with her was the few people who was nice Reid Tariq Jamal Ja- to CC when we arrived in cobs, a sopho- 1998. He’s the third person more football from Shaw that we actually player. Jacobs is liked that has died. being treated at First was Chester Davis. Duke Hospital, Chester loved Shaw U and according to a gave his alma mater his all – statement re- personally and profession- leased by the uni- ally. versity. Then LeCounte Conaway Jacobs “Chekeria was passed. LeCounte took Ron- known for being nie’s SID position when he a hard worker, energetic, full left and was another good of life and a young woman friend of CC. His unexpected who always wore a smile,” Delaware State guard Kendall Gray is the player of the year. death in 2011 still seems sur- NCCU Chancellor Debra real. And now Ronnie. Saunders-White wrote. N.C. Central campus is in A memorial service was mourning also after Tues- held Wednesday on the foot- Delaware State’s Gray leads the day’s tragic death of Cheke- ball field. CONSUMER ALERT BOXTOROWBy Donal Ware court is NCCU’s JordanAll-American Parks. in the backcourt. Gibbs was teamtral Parks helped lead the Eagles the SWAC Player of the Year, *Jamel Waters, Alabama Special To The Tribune to the regular season cham- leading the Tigers to their State Delaware State center pionship by leading the team second-straight SWAC tour- Madarious Gibbs, Texas Kendall Gray headlines the in scoring (16.3), rebounding nament championship. He Southern Xarelto seventh annual BOXTOROW (8.3) and field goal percent- averaged 14.2 points and 4.1 Amere May, Delaware State LINKED TO SERIOUS BLEEDING AND DEATH Division I All-American team. age (.660). assists per game – both top Jordan Parks, N.C. Central Gray is the BOXTOROW Divi- The frontcourt is led by a 10 in the SWAC. Kendal Gray, Delaware Serious and sometimes fatal sion I National Player of the couple of ball-handling wiz- May led the MEAC in scor- State Year. ards in NCCU’s Nimrod ing (21), averaged 4.2 re- health problems have been reported by patients He also was named MEAC Hilliard and bounds and shot 39 percent Second team taking Xarelto (rivaroxaban). If you or a loved player and defensive player Alabama State’s Jamel Wa- from 3-point range. He Jeff Short, Norfolk State one has experienced uncontrolled bleeding or of the Year. He led the Hor- ters. Hilliard is 10th in the scored 40 or more points Marcel Mosley, Arkansas- other complications after taking Xarelto, nets to an upset of defending country in assists (6.3), aver- twice this season, 30 or more Pine Bluff call the law firm of Martin & Jones MEAC tournament and regu- aged 12 points per game, five times, including 32 in a Ladarius Tabb, Alabama to protect your legal rights. lar season champion North shot 48 percent from the win over Wake Forest. A&M Carolina Central. He led the field, shot 42 percent from 3- Texas Southern head coach James Carlton, Howard Call Today! conference and is second in point range and had an as- Mike Davis is the BOXTOROW LaAntwan Luckett, Alcorn FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION the country in rebounding sist-to turnover ratio of 2.2. Coach of the Year. Davis led State (11.8), led the conference in Waters was sixth in the SWAC TSU to a 22-13 record, the TOLL FREE blocked shots (2.8) and aver- in assists (5.2), sixth in scor- SWAC regular season cham- BOXTOROW Player of the 1-800-597-5720 aged 11.7 points per game. ing (14), fourth in steals (2), pionship and the Tigers sec- Year: Kendall Gray, Delaware RALEIGH OFFICE He was the only player in the second in assist-to-turnover ond straight SWAC State 410 Glenwood Ave.,NC MEAC who finished in the top ratio (2.1) and eighth in min- tournament title. BOXTOROW Coach of the 10 in rebounding, field goal utes played (32.4). 2014-15 BOXTOROW Divi- Year: Mike Davis, Texas percentage, blocked shots Texas Southern’s Madari- sion I All-American Team Southern and minutes played (33.7). ous Gibbs and DSU’s Amere First team Joining Gray in the front- May join Hilliard and Waters *Nimrod Hilliard, N.C. 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Love is All and excerpts from Farmer Veteran Kenya and her girlfriend, Hayley, p.m. at Stanford L. Dinosaur 13 will each screen twice: directed by Alix Blair and Jeremy Warren Library, 1201 Fletcher Hall. are two chic young attorneys at one Fayetteville St. Directors’ Jimmy Chin and E. once indoors at the Full Frame Lange. The screening will be fol- of Los Angeles' most aggressive law Contact: Carter Cue at Chai Vasarhelyi will be in atten- Theater in the Power Plant at lowed by a moderated conversa- firms. The two lovely ladies have 560-0282. dance for an extended conversa- American Tobacco Campus and tion with the filmmakers. Fresh everything going for them: fabulous tion after the screening. once outdoors at Durham Central Docs, presented by the Center for jobs, fabulous shoes and fabulous COMPETITION Sunshine Superman, directed by Park. Food truck roundups will pre- Documentary Studies and the men. Double dating around town Fashion Meets Art Marah Strauch, will screen as the cede the Durham Central Park Southern Documentary Fund, pro- and the world leads to some serious fashion design compe- free closing night film on April 12. showings on Friday and Saturday vides audiences with the opportu- underhanded double dipping when tition is April 7, 7 p.m. nights. nity to watch documentaries in var- at N.C. Central’s Three films previously Kenya suspects her man being McLendon-McDougald announced in the Invited Program The 2015 Garrett Scott ious stages of production and to unfaithful with her friend. Gymnasium. Call (919) will exhibit as Center Frame screen- Documentary Development Grant, participate in the critique process. The disclosure of the true culprit 530-7145 or 530-6477. ings in Fletcher Hall: 3 1/2 MIN- now in its ninth year, has been It also gives filmmakers the oppor- serves as a lesson for women who UTES by Marc Silver, Harry & awarded to Ted Passon for The tunity to receive feedback from a think that they have all the bases MADEA Snowman by Ron Davis, and The Trial of Mumia Abu-Jamal, and to dedicated assembly of their peers covered, including heartfelt advice A discussion of The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Elisa Haradon and Gabriel Miller for and serious documentary enthusi- from their gay best friend. Booker's Madea Factory is April Revolution by Stanley Nelson. Sweetheart Deal. Grant organizers asts. revelations about the "boy's club" 9, 7 p.m. at Stanford L. will join the filmmakers in present- The 18th Annual Full Frame Warren Library, 1201 Filmmakers and subjects from runs a steamy plot paralleled along- Fayetteville St. the films will participate in extend- ing short excerpts from their Documentary Film Festival will be side his luscious literary ode to the ed conversations after the Center works-in-progress prior to a held April 9-12, with Duke ravishes of sizzling foreplay, swel- MEETING Frame screenings. Special guests screening of (T)ERROR by David University as the presenting spon- tering sex and unadulterated expres- A meeting on how include Ron Davis, father of Jordan Felix Sutcliffe and 2013 grant recip- sor. The complete schedule of sions of love. the future light rail will Davis, from 3 1/2 MINUTES; show ient Lyric R. Cabral. The grant is films is now available online. "I especially wrote the ‘Love is impact neighborhoods jumping legend Harry deLeyer awarded in honor of filmmaker Individual tickets go on sale April Painful Sometimes’ series for is April 9, 6:30 p.m. at from Harry & Snowman; and for- Garrett Scott, who made a distinc- 2, and can be purchased online at women; women of power, women of Githens Middle, 4800 tive mark in the documentary http://www.fullframefest.org. Old Chapel Hill Rd. mer black Panther activist and pro- color and women of intelligence,” Call 560-4137, ext. Booker said. “My words are like an 28247. old school R&B serenade. I give the reader something they can feel, lay- ART & ETHICS ered, textured and intensely atten- A talk on Collecting, MOVIE tive. I want my readers to experience Philanthropy & Ethics my words, my thoughts, my emo- is April 9, 6 p.m. at tions like a strong hand caressing the Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr. Call back of their necks, before moving 684-5135. down to the small of the back." Sean Penn and Idris Elba team up in ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Booker ini- BLACK LIVES tially developed his interest in story- Learn about telling at a young age, devouring Durham’s black histo- books and reading whatever he could ry at a Friends of Geer sterileBy Dwight Brown actiont o o - sthriller o b e r ‘The Gunman’ get his hands on. A self-confessed Cemetery April 10, NNPA Film Critic actor attempts recluse, his pen performs as his alter 2:30 p.m. at the Main to morph into Library, 300 N. Sean Penn takes a page out of ego. In addition to Taking All Our Roxboro St. Call 323- the Liam Neeson book of an ultra tough Good Black Men, Booker will release 5170. machismo in this sterile inter- guy. Big Girls Need Love Too! and Dog national thriller about a Special It takes a Them and They'll Love You Forever as FEMALE VETERANS Forces soldier-turned-assassin while for part the final components of the trilo- A workshop for who commits a crime he can’t Penn’s inter- gy. female veterans called live with. There’s one key dif- pretation of Combat Boots to ference between the two actors’ Terrier to gel, Makeup Brushes is and when it April 11, 11 a.m. to 2 approach to action films: p.m. at East Regional Neeson’s have humane quali- does we find Library, 211 Lick Creek ties. Penn, as a deadeye killer him cold, Lane. Contact: Anita named Jim Terrier, is not all detached, reel- Hasty-Speed at 560- that lovable. Go figure. ing from head 0218. Somewhere in the Democratic trauma like a Republic of the Congo, under retired foot- WOMEN’S HEALTH ball player and A Women’s Health the guise of an innocent con- tractor, Terrier is actually in not sympa- Awareness Day is April Sean Penn and Idris Elba in the international thriller “The 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at cahoots with some devious thetic. He N.C. Central’s Miller- people who are there to exploit shoots to kill, Gunman.” Morgan Health the land for precious stones. is an expert Sciences Bldg., 528 When a government official, martial arts There’s enough going on to Interpol agent, Nelson St. Register the Minister of Mining, gets in guy, and his boxing skills are keep the movie afloat for 115 shows more online at the way, he is done in. Terrier on point. Yet his antics never minutes. You won’t be bored. depth and com- http://tinyurl.com/W excite you. HAD2015. goes on the lam, leaving behind And when things do slow mand of the his foreign aid worker/girl- Yes, Penn is an Oscar-cal- down a bit, Morel and cine- screen than all the friend Annie (Jasmine Trinca) iber actor, but this is not his matographer Flavio Martínez other actors com- CHAPEL HILL and a sneaky friend named best performance. However, Labiano deliver some evoca- bined. In one BANQUET Felix (Javier Bardem). it must be duly noted, that at tive shots of the dusty scene he intro- The Chapel Hill- Eight years later, Terrier has age 54, he is in the best shape Congo, Spanish, farmland or duces himself to Carrboro NAACP changed his ways and is doing of his life. Six-pack abs, cut an artsy bullfight. Terrier on a park #5689 Freedom Fund humanitarian work in Africa shoulders, biceps the size of The Annie character is a bench. It’s a short Banquet is April 10, 6- when thugs come hunting for footballs and lean muscle. weak, sexy, passive woman, scene and the 9 p.m. at the Friday Either he buffed up for the Center. Contact: him. That event drags him back and Italian actress Jasmine best acting in the Barbara Foushee at to his old life, as he heads to role, or this is the way he Trinca (Saint Laurent) fails to entire movie. (919) 270-4087. London, Barcelona and keeps a girlfriend like lift the character off the page. The Gunman Gibraltar to dig up old chums Charlize Theron. This is a part that should doesn’t shoot EXPO and find out who is trying to It’s a serviceable story with have gone to Marion blanks, but it is UNC will host kill him. By the way, Felix has the appropriate amount of Coltillard; she would have never fully Science Expo April 11, married Annie, and any refer- bad guys, whodunits, plot known how to portray the loaded. 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at twists, bombs bursting, guns 180 E. Cameron Ave. ences to the fox guarding the angst of a woman left behind. chicken coop are warranted. flaring, etc. None of the sus- Javier Bardem is tepid and Visit NNPA Film Visit www.ncscience- pense, thrills or action festival.org. Pierre Morel, the director of crazed as Felix, but not Critic Dwight the original Neeson-starring matches the sheer magic of impressive. British actor Ray Brown at Taken film, seems the perfect the Jason Bourne movies or Winstone as one of Terrier’s DwightBrownInk. mentor for Penn, as the way- the emotionally grounded confidants is fine. Idris Elba, com. Taken franchise. in a brief appearance as an Classifieds SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2015 PAGE 4B CAREER TRAINING FOR SALE Tax Tips MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Office Staff! NO EXPERIENCED NEEDED! On- TOOLS How to prevent identity theft during tax line Training gets you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & Com- SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with puter needed. 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FILM REVIEW

Ludacris, Michelle Rodrihuez and Tyrese GIbson co-star in Fast & Furious 7. ‘Fast & Furious 7’ doesn’t disappoint

First Lady Michelle Obama, left, waves while standing on stage with Making A Difference award winners. By Dwight Brown utes. NNPA Film Critic The action sequences are spellbinding. Cars jump out Walking into a theater to of planes, roll down moun- see the latest Fast & Furious tains, are pummeled by mis- episode is like saying hello to siles and skid through build- an old, well-oiled friend. ings. The car crew jumps out Michelle Obama declares 'Black Girls Great and familiar cast, excel- of moving trucks onto cars, lent script, superb produc- drive supercharged classic tion values and tight direc- cars and evade gunshots. tion. Can’t say this is the best Punches are thrown, tire Rock!’ at BET red-carpet affair"In that brief moment, my film of the franchise, because irons swung and machine of CARE USA, a humanitarian away from or rise to meet. By Nekesa Mumbi Moody so many of them have been guns are wielded around like The Associated Press organization. And I decided to rise." heart jumped for a second ,and I started to imagine what excellent, but it’s easily the toys. There is a precision to However, Obama was the Obama, who recently com- most daring. Fasten your seat NEWARK, N.J. — First Lady most celebrated participant. pleted a trip to Japan and my life would have been like the proceedings that is Michelle Obama celebrated without that woman," he said belts and test the airbags. astounding, invigorating and Wearing a form-fitting white Cambodia as part of her This one accelerates real fast. the beauty, power and tenac- dress, she jammed to per- worldwide push for better as the couple's daughter, over the top. ity of black women while Willow, beamed from the Deckard Shaw (Jason Screenwriter Chris Morgan, formances from the likes of educational opportunities for Statham), a British black ops spreading her own message Badu, Fantasia, Sheila E!, girls, lauded the young hon- audience. who penned four previous of education for girls at Black Tyson also spoke to the assassin, has a bug up his chapters, knows the drill. Estelle and others. and orees for excelling in their butt. Dominic Toretto (Vin Girls Rock!, an annual event applauded the honorees. studies. resiliency of black women as Personal drama (there are honoring trailblazing women she accepted her legacy Diesel) and his crew killed his some awkward sentimental Obama got arguably the "There is nothing more brother, and he is out for of color from all walks of life. night's loudest ovation as she important than being serious award from hosts actresses moments that linger too "No matter who you are, no Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina revenge. First stop is the long), romance (Diesel and came on stage and declared about your education," the office of CIA agent Luke matter where you come "Black girls rock!" — the slo- Ivy League-educated Obama King. Michelle Rodriguez rekindle from, you are beautiful," "The moment anyone tries Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), the love story between Dom gan and name of the organi- said. "That's why I am able to where Shaw and Hobbs get Obama told the crowd, which zation founded by Beverly stand here tonight. ... I want to demean or degrade you in and Letty), intrigue, revenge, included many young black any way, you have to know into a fight that leaves the evil doings, retribution, and Bond. every one of our black girls to hulky agent broken. Next, girls. "I am so proud of you. It is designed to uplift do the same, and our black how great you are," Tyson the final fight and chase My husband, your president, said. "Nobody would bother Shaw sends his blessings in scenes. young black girls, a group boys." the guise of a bomb to is so proud of you. We have that often has difficulty find- Obama's speech was just to beat you down if you were He doesn’t let the charac- so much hope and dreams not a threat." Dominic, his pal Brian (Paul ters evolve much compared ing positive and reaffirming one of many highlights of the Walker), his lady Mia (Jordana for you." images of themselves in the nearly four-hour event, DuVernay, whose civil to the originally one conjured Obama was not among the rights drama "Selma" Brewster) and their kid. by Gary Scott Thompson in world. which will be shown April 5 Kaboom! honorees at Saturday night's Obama acknowledged as on BET. received an Academy Award 2001. He’s more faithful to festivities, held at the New nomination, making her the Dom seeks answers. A gov- their personalities, relation- much in her speech to cele- Will Smith gave an emotion- ernment operative (Kurt Jersey Performing Arts brate three young honorees. al tribute to his wife, Jada first black woman to notch ships and group dynamics. Center. such an achievement, name- Russell) has a plan. If Dom There are millions of fans "I know there are voices Pinkett Smith, who received and his “family” hunt down a That distinction went to that you are not good the Star Power award. Smith checked a host of other black waiting for whiney Roman actress Jada Pinkett Smith, filmmakers in her speech as beta device called a Gods (Tyrese Gibson) to crack enough," she said, acknowl- alluded to persistent rumors Eye, which is capable of singer Erykah Badu, actress edging that she often lacked that the couple's marriage she accepted her Shot Caller jokes and Tej (Ludacris) to Cicely Tyson, "Selma" direc- award, and implored women tracking down anybody have a tech solution for a self-confidence growing up was in trouble. through aggregated surveil- tor Ava DuVernay, educator despite encouraging parents. He said when one rumor to "figure out what you need problem, and Morgan doesn’t Nadia Lopez and Dr. Helene to do to be the heroine of lance cameras and audio disappoint. "Each of those doubts was got out of control, he had a feeds — even from cell- D. Gayle, president and CEO like a test that I either shrink chance for reflection. your own story." The direction, production phones – he’ll let them use it elements and writing would- to catch Shaw. n’t mean a thing if the cast Car Review: 2016 Kia Sorento And off they go into battle. wasn’t on their game, and Dom and his crew and their they are. They’ve aged; fuller vehicles to the mountains of faces, softer muscles, and Eastern Europe to Japan to maybe they’ve slowed down the Middle East and to Los a step or two. New Kia Sorento is new and improved Angeles. Diesel is laconic, strong, the Director James Wan (Saw alpha. Johnson has his cus- and The Conjuring) steps up tomary bravura. Rodriguez Safety features sure to please to the camera alongside cine- has that perfect blend of By Frank S. Washington Kia brought the V6 and the matographers Marc Spicer strong Latina and vulnerable NNPA Columnist four-cylinder turbo. We sam- and Stephen F. Windon (Fast woman. Statham is a worthy pled the turbo first. It ran & Furious 6) and displays an villain. Kurt Russell is a wel- LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – smoothly, the engine was exceptional dexterity for car Although it should be sunny come addition. If you didn’t quiet and the six-speed trans- chases, fistfights and brawls. know that Paul Walker had by the time you read this, we mission was sure. The torque He uses a lot of close ups, ran into real world conditions passed, you couldn’t guess was the secret at these alti- and that filmmaking strategy from what’s on view that his while here to test drive the tudes. The turbo on the other drags you into the charac- new 2016 Kia Sorento. Wind work, stand-ins, his brother hand was a more effortless ters, their actions and the and movie magic filled out gusts were up to 50 mph and drive. By adding the four- movie. With the aide of edi- sometimes more; precipita- his entire role in the movie. cylinder equipped with a tors Leigh Folsom Boyd, It’s easy to see that this film tion varied between rain and blower to the lineup, Kia has Dylan Highsmith, Kirk M. sleet. is a homage to his spirit. given the Sorento a model Morri and Christian Wagner, It’s hard to say this is the We felt some relief when we choice for just about any ter- he assembles adrenalin- were told that Kia had best action film ever made, rain in the U.S. pumping footage that is near but worth that debate. brought all-wheel drive ver- The ride attributes of both perfectly paced for 140 min- sions of the 2016 Sorento Sorentos here were identical, utility vehicle; front-wheel as well they should have drives are also available. tor, lane departure warning, case of the 2016 Kia Sorento, been. The suspension had ment panel, center console sport scores in our test vehi- Although we were at alti- forward collision warning, a both meanings apply. Prices been revised, and the steer- and door panels. The door cle. tudes that ranged from 5,000 rearview camera, a backup start at $24,900 and range up ing was relatively quick for a grips were so soft they felt Safety features on our to 7,000 feet, the roads were warning system and to $43,100. utility vehicle. padded. turbo four cylinder, as well as not narrow two-lane affairs. Bluetooth. Frank S. Washington is edi- Overall, the Sorento was The Sorento had a 50-50 the V6, included an electron- Still, driving at those alti- New does not necessarily tor of AboutThatCar.com. really quiet. That was surpris- folding third-row seat that ic parking brake, smart cruise tudes with not much room mean improved. 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Occupants was satellite radio, voice con- lamps were very distinctive could have a tactile experi- trols, and features such as and are becoming the face of ence with the soft touch sur- local weather, fuel prices and the brand. faces, especially the instru- Convicted WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM The Triangle or totally TRIBUNE conflicted SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2015 PAGE 6B By James Washington The Houston Forward-Times I have often thought, heard Religion and to some degree conclud- ed that Jesus, as was Paul, was killed because He dared orship to stand up and speak truth to power. He and many of His followers, convicted by their beliefs, professed and W preached that the ruling reli- riefs gious law of the day, although large and in charge, COMPASSIONATE BAPTIST was indeed corrupt and B2310 Compassionate Drive deserving of renunciation. As part of the Easter cele- In my office I have a poster bration, a food drive for the that states, “One man with Wrenn House, a residential courage makes a majority.” facility for homeless youth, is Until recently, I had never being collected at the church associated this powerful until April 5. statement with the life and • Circle of Excellence for death of Jesus Christ. But the elementary, middle school courage of faith coupled with and high school students is the commitment to act on April 10 at 6:30 p.m. that faith sometimes leaves you in the unenviable posi- DURHAM tion of being alone. ANTIOCH BAPTIST Have you ever found your- Easter Sunrise Service is self so committed to a course April 5 at 6 a.m. Pastor of action, so positive in your Michael D. Page will deliver convictions and your resolve, the message. so steadfast in your purpose that nothing could change NORTH EAST your mind or your behavior? 3204 Hwy 55 I suppose we should all be so Resurrection Sunday is blessed to at least once in our Dr. Tony Evans talks race and reconciliation at a Southern Baptist-sponsored leadership summit. April 5 at 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. lives know that we know. Can you now imagine Jesus, so BELL-YEAGER FWB sure, so confident, so right 128 E. Cornwallis Road that even in death He knew that He knew? I must then The men will host a big ask the question of you and country breakfast April 11 at myself: What do you know? 8 a.m. Dine in or call 489- What does your faith and Reconciliation is 3963 to place an order. courage allow you to be the majority of, when numerical- CHAPEL HILL ly you’re in the minority? FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH The point is that at some 106 N. Roberson Street Freedom Fund Banquet is time during your faith walk, By Tom Strode version to Christ while living in the high-profile deaths of the Gospel and you have Gospel imperative April 10. you will find yourself walk- Baptist Press in California. He "went back African-American men. kicked the truth in the ing absolutely by yourself. Moore addressed the not looking for the civil teeth." Send your church news to: Inevitably, one day, it will NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Southern Baptist rights movement.” Evans, preaching on The Triangle Tribune, 115 become necessary for you, as The Gospel of Jesus is Convention's history, noting "It was beginning, but I Jesus' encounter with the Market Street, Suite 360G, well as me, to take a position the solution to America's this year is the 20th anniver- went back there really believ- woman at Jacob's well in Durham, NC 27701; e-mail of faith that will perhaps racial divisions, speakers sary of the SBC's racial recon- ing that the Gospel could John 4, said Christ [email protected]; or alienate you from so-called said on the opening day burn through racial and cul- ciliation resolution. That reversed 800 years of friends and family, just as fax 688-2740. Deadline: of a Southern Baptist- tural barriers and even rec- 1995 statement expressed racial discord between Jesus was alienated from the Tuesday by noon. sponsored leadership oncile us to God." repentance for the conven- Jews and Samaritans in hierarchy of the church of summit. Speaking on the second tion's past racism and asked less than 24 hours. Jesus His day. Expect to one day be Black, white and anniversary of his election as African-Americans for for- did not permit the racism forced to take a stand based Hispanic pastors and giveness. of His Jewish disciples to solely on faith. ERLC president, Moore said leaders addressed the Christians must realize racial "We baptized the Southern thwart His purpose of Maybe it’s already hap- issue of racial reconcilia- Evangelizing pened to you. I know it has reconciliation is about the way of life full of immer- converting the woman tion on March 26 at the Gospel. sion," Moore said. "That's still and other Samaritans to happened to me. On that day, event conducted by the you consciously decide to "The reason that we are here with us, and I'm not just Himself that day, Evans Ethics & Religious Liberty here today is that these are talking about the people said. thisBy Mark Easter Snowden choose the Lord over the Commission in world. You know that you not simply cultural issues, whose bedsheets have eye "Jesus didn't stop being Baptist Press Nashville. although they are. These are holes. We are not the state who He was to reach know. People who are recog- Longtime civil rights Many baseball fans at this nized in this world as having not simply political issues, church of the Confederate someone else. He didn't time of the year look forward leader John Perkins told although they are. These are States of America. And the fake it to make it," he principles and integrity are the audience of about to opening day. Should we supposed to be honored for not simply social issues, cross and the Confederate said, but "He was willing look forward any less to the 500, "I think that we are although they are. Above battle flag cannot coexist to put his Jewish lips to their stances even when they putting reconciliation Greatest Story Ever Told? go against popular opinion. everything else, these are without one setting the other her Samaritan cup." Is Easter an annual event back where it belongs – Gospel issues," Moore said. on fire." Evans told the audi- The Bible teaches us that within the Gospel itself. I that we look forward to with those men and women of The ERLC announced in Dallas megachurch pastor ence: joy? What is it about Easter want to preach a gospel December it was changing Tony Evans told summit "God wants you to God were often victimized, that is stronger than my that stirs your soul? Sunrise sometimes ridiculed, and the theme of its 2015 leader- attendees that the content of embrace your unique- services? The Easter Story? black interests. I want to ship summit from pro-life the Gospel is the death and ness for the purposes of often times crucified. The preach a gospel that is And does that excitement Bible also lets us know these ethics to racial reconciliation resurrection of Jesus, but the His Kingdom, not to deny stronger than my eco- lead to transforming lives are the exact people we in the wake of grand jury Gospel "has more than con- it. God is not asking you nomic interests. I want to around you with the Gospel? should emulate. These peo- decisions in the police tent. It has scope." to like soul music, and preach a gospel that can ple, who are our faith exam- killings of black men that "The Gospel that saves thank God He is not ask- burn through these racial Driving through a Kansas ples, lived lives “set apart.” provoked widespread changes how you function, ing me to like country City suburb during the win- We’ve all heard the phrase barriers and bring blacks protests and a nationwide because in saving you, He and western. God is not and whites into the ter, I noticed a banner in ‘stepping out on faith.’ discussion. took the differences and asking you to be me or front of a church that pro- Reality suggests that this is a Kingdom." The shift in plans followed made them part of one me to be you. He's just Perkins, 84, returned in claimed, "Come Home for very scary, sometimes lonely refusals by grand juries in St. body," Evans said. "So when saying both of us need to Christmas." I understand place to be. The beauty of 1960 to his native Louis County and New York you split the body illegiti- be like Him.” they now they put up a simi- this spiritual reality is God Mississippi after his con- City to indict police officers mately, you have offended lar message, "Come Home for cannot show up until you Easter." step out. Our struggle with Since I knew that this faith is one of clearly trying to recognize its power. church's faith group thrives Without the absolute convic- on works for salvation rather tion of the inherent power of than grace, I realized their faith, we never get a chance task-based plea just might to experience the hand of get some to show up. But God at work in our own lives. Pastor’s book links the what if that banner had said, We’re afraid. It’s probably "Come to Jesus this Easter"? the biggest fear that we have Would people have had to go with the most devastating of to another place of worship? consequences – to believe A LifeWay Christian Resources survey in 2013 that you know versus know- physicalBy Lisa Snowden- guide. to theto go tospiritual the gym first, before commit if it’s only 20 ing that you know. I will con- found that one in five “If God is using us but we he does anything else – even days. When you can sur- cede that we are put to the McCray Americans were undecided are unhealthy and can’t do it if that means going at 5 a.m. vive 90 days, you can test on a daily basis. Do you The Afro-American about attending an Easter to the best of our ability, to make a 9 a.m. flight. He take that and put it into believe or don’t you? If you Newspaper service. One survey item that then God is not getting the also learned to cut fast food practice. After the first do, prove it. jumped out at me was that BALTIMORE, Md. – best out of us,” he said. out of his diet. He makes three months of doing Put some substance behind the largest age group least Baltimore pastor, motiva- Ross began his own jour- my routine, I never the phrase “faith-based initia- healthy meals on Sundays likely to attend Easter servic- ney toward better physical looked back to some of tive.” Put some effort behind tional speaker and fit- and puts them into healthy es were those ages 55-64 – fitness in 2013. He was 350 the other stuff that I was your vocal commitments. ness coach Drew Kyndall portions so he can grab them only 29 percent. The truth is we so easily R o s s pounds and, unbeknownst quickly throughout the doing.” Half of older adults age 65 sound like it’s a forgone con- b e l i e v e s to his congregation at week. and above and 41 percent of clusion regarding our faith, that good Resurrection Church, was He said members of his younger adults age 18-29 when in actuality we shy p h y s i c a l often sick. Although he had congregation approved of expected to attend Easter away from the courage it fitness can been heavy since childhood, his weight loss and encour- services. Meanwhile, 93 per- takes to stand alone and h e l p he knew he had to make his aged him along the way. As cent of the pastors surveyed stand for God in this world. believers health a priority. he lost more weight, mem- said Easter is one of the three My belief is that the first step, b e t t e r “One thing I found out was bers even began asking for best-attended services of the the first time, is the hardest. serve God. that if I didn’t give attention tips. Soon other pastors and year. But after that, God takes over Ross “ O u r to my health, then nothing their first ladies were asking Personal engagement and takes us places we could body is the else I was doing was going to for tips, also. makes all the difference. never imagine. temple of the Holy Spirit matter.” Ross said the book helps Extending personal invita- From me to you, I wish you and God lives there,” he Ross says it wasn’t easy readers learn health tips and tions to a Gospel-centered the imagination of the saints said. “Why then would losing weight. He was not set goals. He said the infor- worship service is important. and faith the size of a mus- we want God to live successful until he came to a mation comes from his own A survey by LifeWay and the tard seed. May God bless and somewhere that is realization about himself. experiences, plus input from North American Mission keep you always. unhealthy?” “My lack of discipline in my experts. ______Board found in 2007 that Ross has written a book eating was also a spiritual “Most of the book is a com- two-thirds of Americans titled “Overcome: A 90 issue,” he said. “It showed bination between what I’ve would regard an invitation Day Jump Start to me I had no discipline in my learned and working with a from their friends and family Developing a Healthy personal life. The two are ON THE WEB: Stay in touch! fitness coach and trainer as I Learn more about Ross, to attend church as very or Lifestyle,” that he says connected. I cannot be spiri- developed my strategies.” including how to get his somewhat effective. Visit us will help Christians get tually healthy and lack disci- He said he made 90 days book, at www.drewkyn- And that same study found right on the outside as pline every day when I sit online at the goal because it’s a long dallross.com. that more than one-third (38 triangletribune. well as on the inside. The down to have a meal. I have enough time period to estab- percent) of all Americans book, due out this to control my spirit and my lish healthy habits and even were more interested in "mat- com month, is part devotion- flesh.” learn from mistakes. ______ters of faith" at Easter. al, part healthy living He has learned that he has “Most of the time we can’t