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VOLUME 13 NO. 9 WEEKOFWEEKOF FE BRUARYBRUARY 13, 13, 2011 2011 ONE DOLLAR THE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE UNREST FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION ON N.C. Battery Heights’ national acclaim

By Sommer Brokaw THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE RALEIGH - Battery Heights, one of the first prominent subdivisions for Raleigh’s black community post-World War II, got its list- ing on the National Register earlier this year. The Battery Heights Historic District in Southeast Raleigh has post-WWII and modern architecture from 1945-1965. Named for the earthen batteries of the Civil War, it was first platted as a much larger subdivision of land originally owned by Bartholomew Gatling as early as 1915. He owned extensive acreage in Raleigh, including lots for Battery Heights, and of his home west of the district where the Roberts Park Community Center is located now. Raleigh experienced a significant boom in growth after WWII with 15,000 houses built between 1945-65. Though many homes were laid out into subdivisions to PHOTO/WILMINGTON 10 provide housing for WWII veterans and Marchers protest the arrests and jailing of 10 members who they believed were falsely accused. their families, it was also a time of racial segregation so Battery Heights was one of only a handful of neighborhoods intend- ed for black families. Wilmington 10 commemorates 40th Sybil Argintar, a preservation planning consultant for Raleigh Historic Districts By Sommer Brokaw Auditorium featured activist a perfect example of student ac- parents that resented uppity Commission, said the beautiful ranch-style THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE Benjamin Chavis Jr. of Oxford tivism and it came from the high blacks.” architecture intact from the ‘50s and ‘60s also makes it unique. Being on the National CHAPEL HILL - The University and a Wilmington 10 member. school. The youngest person ar- The clashes between black and Register offers three main advantages: the of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Chavis was sent to Wilmington rested was 17 years old.” white students led to a number community is officially documented; it of- Institute for African American by the United Church of Christ Thomas said racial tensions of arrests and expulsions. By the fers residents some degree of protection; Research organized a commem- in Feb. 1971 to lead black stu- had increased between white time Chavis arrived on the and offers tax incentives for homeowners oration to note the 40th anniver- dents in a boycott of the city’s and black students after the lo- scene, “downtown Wilmington, who renovate. sary of a 1971 Wilmington inci- schools. cal black high school, Williston N.C., was a war zone,” with a “It should be on the National Register be- dent that became an internation- “Ben Chavis was able to be the High, closed down. Based on his couple downtown businesses cause of its history, and it’s something that al sensation. leader because no one else want- research and interviews, he said burned, black activists blamed those who have lived in the community A group of civil rights activists, ed to be the leader,” said Larry most black people looked for- for the incidents and members for a long time have worked very hard to known as the Wilmington 10, Thomas, author of The True ward to going to Williston High. of the Ku Klux Klan patrolling come about,” said Alice Garrett, a retired were sentenced to a combined Story of the Wilmington 10 and “Once they closed the black the streets, according to teacher and school administrator who 282 years in prison. Their con- Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! A high school down and sent them Nicholas Graham’s 2005 report, moved to the area in 1985. “At one time in victions were overturned in Fictional Account of the to the white school, there were “This Month in North Carolina’s the African-American community in 1980. Wilmington 10, who is from fights everyday,” he said. “The History.” Wilmington and went to gradu- problem was not so much with On Feb. 6, 1971, Mike’s The Feb. 2 sold-out event at See BATTERY/2A the Sonja Haynes Stone Center ate school at Chapel Hill. “It was the students but more so with See WILMINGTON/2A Mom jailed for sending kids to better school Durham By TaRessa Stovall students who are not legally en- barber THE DEFENDERONLINE.COM titled to be there.” While various states and the Williams-Bolar’s father lives in federal government play policy the Copley-Fairlawn district and in Nov. 2009, she was arrested rebuilds ping-pong on the issue of school desegregation/diversity, the and charged with two felony plight of one mother has starkly counts of tampering with official symbolized the obstacles that of- records for putting her father’s from ashes ten confront less-than-privileged address on her daughters’ school records. parents who seek quality educa- By Sommer Brokaw tion for their children. “She was also charged with THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE When Kelley Williams-Bolar, a grand theft. The school wanted $30,000 in tuition for the two single lack mother living in pub- DURHAM - Samuel Jenkins, owner of girls, but the jury could not reach lic housing in Akron, Ohio, was Samuel and Sons Barbershop, hustled to a unanimous decision,” sentenced to 10 days in jail for take back the streets from drugs, prosti- Newser.com reported. sending her daughters to the tution and crime. Now, he faces a new chal- “Williams-Bolar is not even the Copley-Fairlawn school district lenge. first parent accused of sneaking outside of her educational juris- Jenkins received a call last month that into this particular district dur- diction, the issue of what parents disrupted his normal Sunday routine of ing the particular years in ques- - especially black, low-income going fishing. “It was 5:30 a.m., and a call tion,” Belkin wrote. “As noted in parents - will do to get their chil- woke me up,” he said. “I was told that my The Beacon Journal during the tri- dren a better education burst into shop was on fire.” al, ‘....school-district officials tes- PHOTO the national consciousness. The fire started in Triangle Trophy next tified that some 30 to 40 similar “This is not the first time that Kelley Williams-Bolar being taken to court. door and came over to Jenkins’ shop at residency issues had arisen with a family has lied to get their chil- 2110 Angier Ave. He said he was told it other families during the two dren a better, safer education,” was an electrical fire, and it probably years at issue in Williams-Bolar’s tervention. Ironically, the belea- ed felon, could no longer qualify wrote Lisa Belkin on The New stemmed from an outdated fuse box in the case. No one else faced criminal guered mother was a semester for that position. York Times parenting blog. neighboring store. prosecution or civil court action, away from completing an educa- The activist blogs “Throughout the country, finan- Jenkins said when he heard about the the school officials said.’“ tion degree at the University of Colorofchange.org and cially strapped school districts fire, he went straight into action mode. The school superintendent ad- Akron. She worked as a special Change.org gathered more than have been increasing surveillance “Right after I found out about it, I get mitted that similar cases are nor- needs teaching assistant at a lo- 100,000 signatures on petitions in the weakened economy ... re- right into the solution, forget the fire. mally resolved without legal in- cal high school, but as a convict- luctant to spend money teaching Please see OHIO/2A Everyone else was in awe. I was like ‘OK, I did the right things. I did preparation. I had insurance.’ “ Unfortunately, he discovered his insur- Grant funds revitalize SE Raleigh neighborhood ance wouldn’t cover all the damages. “I hired a public adjuster who enlightened age 18. You wouldn’t believe it; By Sommer Brokaw Stabilization Program grant. was for the first three houses that me on things to do, preventive things so Smith heard about the NSP while they are so grateful and thankful were completed. The other hous- when a disaster occurs as far as a fire you THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE working at St. Aug’s as an assis- they got somewhere they can call es are on Oakwood Avenue right will have everything you need,” he said. “I RALEIGH - Diana Smith, a moth- tant director in the cafeteria. She home now.” outside the campus and Heck thought $100,000 would be enough, but er of two teenage daughters who said she jumped on the opportu- Saint Augustine’s Community Street,” CDC Executive Director when you start looking at codes of keep- lost her apartment to a fire in nity to become a homeowner. Development Corporation held a Dennis Davis said. ing a building up to par, it costs a lot more.” November, recently moved into Her application was accepted, ribbon-cutting ceremony last An estimated 30-plus applica- Jenkins, who has been in the shop for a new home. She is one of three and her family moved into the month for the three newly reha- tions were accepted for the over 12 years, said he plans to rebuild in families that moved near Saint home last Monday. bilitated houses at 114 Lincoln homes. “We put signs out in front the same location. He hopes to have the Augustine’s College in houses “We just thank God that we were Court. of each home and people applied, shop completed this summer and to recre- that were rehabbed as part of a able to find a roof to go over our “We’re doing six single-family and based on credit and need for ate it in a more modern style $2.1 million Neighborhood heads,” she said. “I have two houses outside of the college a home, we made a decision of teenagers, one is 16 and one is campus, and the ribbon cutting See GRANT/4A See DURHAM/2A Call us: 919-688-9408 or fax 919-688-2740 Former death row Ind Indexex E-mail: [email protected] inmates returns to Editorial 5A Sports 1B speak at church Focus 8A Classifieds 5B www.triangletribune.com Arts & Life 6B Religion 8B Remember to recycle 2A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Fe bruary 13, 2011 Wilmington 10 marks Battery Heights gets 40th anniversary national recognition

Continued from 1A against them was fabricated. dents receive a quality educa- Continued from 1A Grocery, a small downtown In 1980, the federal appeals tion and that school systems Raleigh, this was known as the ‘Gold Coast’ Argintar’s interview with George Exum, a long- grocery store, was fire- court overturned their convic- are not re-segregated. because of the caliber of people who lived time resident and builder of many of the bombed. When firemen re- tions on a technicality. “It is important to keep in here and the kinds of things they were doing homes in the district. But Argintar said Exum ported to the scene, snipers Thomas said he believes, mind that the judicial system and contributing to the community, and the was instrumental in convincing developer on the roof of Gregory without a doubt, they were has in the past and continues city and the state as well. John Gatling to sell larger lots to profession- Congregational Church shot framed through a covert ac- to be used to suppress dis- “I wanted my children to grow up in a com- als in the black community. at them. Chavis and a number tion program of the FBI to sent. More prosecutors use munity where they could see role models that “I’m also currently working on [potential of students were barricaded crush the black consciousness the resources of the state to looked just like them, and when they looked National Register nomination] for Rochester inside the church. Two peo- movement. gain convictions of innocent out their door they could see doctors, teach- Heights,” Argintar said. “Battery Heights and ple were killed and several Kenneth Janken, a professor people as seen, for example, ers and community advocates.” Rochester Heights are two of the first neigh- were injured during the bat- of Afro-American studies at in the recent disclosures of The Rev. Frank Weaver, pastor emeritus and borhoods developed for the black communi- tle that raged through that UNC-Chapel Hill working on a improprieties in the State a retired school administrator who has lived ty in Raleigh that were post-WWII housing. A night and into the next day. history of the 10, said their Bureau of Investigation. in Battery Heights for 10 years, said when the lot of white neighborhoods were developed When National Guardsman fi- legacy is wide-ranging but fo- “It took almost 10 years for community was developing he was living in in the 1940s, but these didn’t happen until nally arrived on the scene two cused his comments on three the convictions of the Madonna Acres. the mid- to late-‘50s.” days later, they forced their areas: battling school deseg- Wilmington 10 to be over- “I would rather have lived here,” he said. “I Prominent Battery Heights residents includ- way into the church only to regation, the need for crimi- turned and reversed. came back here and built another house be- ed dentist David Lane, and Drs. Christopher find it empty. nal justice reform and sustain- Sustaining a movement over cause I always wanted to live in this neigh- Hunt, Robert McDowell and George Debnam, Ten people, nine black men ing a movement over time. that time and making sure borhood.” the late and first black sheriff John H. Baker and one white woman, were “It is well to remember that that the different groups’ Battery Heights was developed at a time and Exum. arrested and charged with ar- struggles over school deseg- agendas did not supplant the when activists of the Civil Rights Movement Stephena Williams’ adoptive parents, Frankie son and conspiracy to fire on regation continue in many dis- goals of the movement or that were fighting for sweeping social change. and Augusta Turner, owned one of the largest firemen and police officers tricts across the state, with the elected politicians did not co- Under the backdrop of the Jim Crow era of houses in Battery Heights, which hasn’t left based, in part, on the testimo- fad for so-called neighbor- opt the movement to get them “separate but equal,” the community devel- the family. Her parents also owned five prop- ny of two black men who hood schools sweeping elected, this is a monumental oped from 1956-64. Historically black Shaw erties in Historic Oakwood passed on to heirs. claimed to have been in the Charlotte, Wake County and achievement. Studying how University and Saint Augustine’s College had “It validates my adoptive parents and their church at the time. Wilmington,” Janken wrote. this was done and learning to been draws to the area. By the end of WWII, very hard work, not just for this property but Years later, “60 Minutes” ran “If school officials want to apply that approach to today’s many professional blacks were settling into for all the properties they owned and for all a feature on the Wilmington avoid unrest, they would do social justice struggles is es- the community, but housing opportunities of Raleigh, to have this home here,” she said. 10 suggesting the evidence well to make sure that all stu- sential.” were minimal. “It speaks to the perseverance of the black Earlier subdivisions platted for the black family and their dedication for wanting a bet- community like South Park barely had room ter life and wanting to leave a legacy that their Ohio mother jailed for sending for a small shotgun house, according to children can grab a hold to and build upon.” her children to a better school Durham barber rebuilding Continued from 1A for wanting a better future for her children is something that has rightly raised a lot of con- ily at another barbershop while staying right here.” in support of Williams-Bolar. cern with people with people, including me.” Continued from 1A I try to repair mine, and I’m do- Jenkins has tackled adversi- On Jan. 27, the notorious mother was re- From the school district’s perspective, it boils “I handle life like my Duke ing scrap metals and cleaning ty in the past, from turning his leased a day early, facing two years of proba- down to dollars and cents. The school district Blue Devils,” he said. “We out garages. I’m a hustler and life around decades ago after tion and 80 hours of community service. spent about $6,000 to hire a private investi- bounce back. Everybody on my we try to make things work. I he ran in the wrong circles and Earlier this month, she met with the reverends gator to follow Williams-Bolar and her children team they’ve been around, and don’t mean this in a bad way.” landed in prison, to becoming Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton about her case. and bring them to trial, according to NewsNet5 they know things happen, and Geneva Melton, a communi- an entrepreneur and role mod- A rally is being planned in Ohio, and in Akron. I’m thankful for everybody ty advocate, said she has faith el and fighting to revitalize his Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. “is working to “Copley-Fairlawn Superintendent Brian Poe that’s on my team.” in Jenkins. business area. He said he is secure a Constitutional Amendment to guar- said the district has lost hundreds of thou- Meanwhile, he’s moved down “He’s feverishly working to ready to take on this next bar- antee all children access to an equal and high- sands of dollars because of children illegally the street to cut hair at 2026 rebuild the place and move rier, because he won’t even quality education,” according to Newser.com. enrolled in its schools. “If you’re paying tax- Angier Ave. back in,” she said. “He’s not consider leaving the place On Feb. 1, Ohio Governor John Kasich, a es on a home here, those dollars need to stay “I’m doing odd jobs,” he said. leaving the neighborhood. He’s where he now feels at home. Republican, issued a statement saying he was home with our students,’“ Poe reportedly told “I’m working a little temporar- “really struck” by the issue. “Karen and I work NewsNet5. hard to make a better future for our girls, so Which raises the question: What about those when I first heard about Ms. Kelley Williams- 30 to 40 other cases? Bolar’s case last week it really struck me, as it ADVERTISE WITH US has many other people. Our laws exist for a TaRessa Stovall is managing editor of reason and they must be enforced, but the idea TheDefendersOnline. (919) 688-9408 that a woman would become a convicted felon 3A February 13, 2011 4A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Fe bruary 13, 2011

HOUSING CRISIS INCREASES Number jumps 42 percent since 2001 2009,” the study zeroes in on ing the two years before we took ed all racial and ethnic groups. Public Housing Fund allowed for “There’s a growing discrep- By Gregory Dale issues faced by low-income non- office,” HUD Secretary Shaun Households with children, sen- the rehabilitation or construc- ancy even in the District, for THE AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER subsidized U.S. renters, and was Donavan said in a statement. ior citizens and individuals with tion of nearly 341,000 units of what’s considered affordable The number of Americans sent to Congress on Feb. 1. The “The report shows a clear link disabilities were among those affordable housing. for families in the city,” whose income, housing and report draws on information between unemployment and affected the most. Also, the Recovery Act grant- Newaldass told the AFRO. “It’s lifestyle is so dire that the fed- from the U.S. Census Bureau’s housing needs, and that’s why The U.S. job crisis played a ed rental subsidy to nearly 1.2 a crazy crisis that I don’t see im- eral government labels them the American Housing Survey, con- the president has been so fo- primary role in the drastic jump million units of affordable hous- proving unless certain policies “worst case,” dramatically in- ducted between May and cused on creating jobs. A grow- in needs, as unemployment and ing through HUD’s Project-based are changed. creased in just two years, the September 2009. ing economy and new jobs, underemployment forced Rental Assistance Program. “The way it’s structured right Department of Housing and The data was collected prior combined with HUD’s new com- 410,000 more households into Still, Shiv Newaldass, direc- now, it’s not the best way to ap- Urban Development said. The study found that the to the implementation of the mitments to produce and pre- the category. tor of advocacy for the proach poverty and housing, number of worst case housing Obama administration’s eco- serve affordable rental housing, Portions of the stimulus Washington D.C.-based afford- and specifically address what needs grew to nearly 1.2 million nomic stimulus package. is what we need to reverse this package addressed issues in able housing nonprofit group happens when everything households from 2007 to 2009. “These numbers show the trend.” family incomes and the need for Housing Advocacy Team, be- changes except the incomes of Since 2001, that number has scale of challenge inherited by The report found that worst- affordable housing. lieves policymakers should the families living in these jumped 42 percent. the Obama administration, with case needs extended to all re- The Recovery Act’s Tax make decisions in better align- units.” Called “Worst Case Needs a historic increase in need dur- gions of the country and affect- Credit Assistance Program and ment with residents’ needs. UNCF moves headquarters to Washington

STAFF REPORTS Nationally known for its mot- to be able to provide college-fo- training and career fair, and job will generate all around the students at its 39 member to, “A mind is a terrible thing cused information and servic- placement assistance. Shaw neighborhood.” HBCUs, whose alumni include WASHINGTON, D.C. - Seeking to waste,” the agency awards es directly to D.C.-area students D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray Now in its 67th year, the UNCF Martin Luther King Jr., U.S. to expand its support of educa- 10,000 college scholarships and the hundreds of thousands hailed the move as both an im- is the nation’s largest private Surgeon General Regina tion for people of color, the awards each year to 39 histor- of students who visit D.C. each portant contribution to the provider of scholarships to low- Benjamin, Brown President Ruth United Negro College Fund will ically black colleges and univer- year. To be an effective advo- city’s commitment to educat- income minority students. Its Simmons and movie star move its national headquarters sities. cate for education reform and ing its children and a shot in largest program, the 20-year, Samuel L. Jackson. in 2012 from Fairfax, Va., into “UNCF has become one of the to help children of color pre- the arm for the city’s economy. $1.6 billion UNCF Gates “Here’s the bottom line,” Washington, D.C. country’s most prominent ad- pare for college, UNCF has to “Our education reform agen- Millennium Scholars Program, Lomax said. “Students need a The UNCF, the nation’s largest vocates for the importance of be in D.C.” da has made the District one of funded by the Bill & Melinda college education. The and most effective minority ed- students getting the preschool Progression Place will feature the country’s leaders in school Gates Foundation, has a gradu- American economy needs the ucation organization, has be- through high school education the UNCF College Knowledge reform, but we need partners ation rate of 80 percent to 90 college-educated leaders these gun construction on a 50,000 they need to succeed in college, Center, offering students stan- like UNCF to help students pre- percent, well above the nation- students will become. UNCF square foot office at and Washington is the hub of dardized test preparations, col- pare for and make the critical al graduation rate for all stu- has played a historic role in Progression Place in D.C.’s surg- the national conversation about lege application assistance, fi- transition to college attendance dents and comparable to the helping students go to college ing Shaw neighborhood. It held how to make sure they get that nancial aid assistance, a clear- and college success,” Gray said. rate for students from higher- and graduate. We need to go a ceremonial groundbreaking preparation for college,” ing house for internships and “We also welcome the jobs that income families. The UNCF also where that mission takes us, last Monday at the Lincoln President and CEO Michael L. extracurricular activities, re- UNCF will bring to the city and provides financial and program and right now that’s Theater. Lomax said. “UNCF also wants sume writing skills, interview the jobs that the new building support that benefits the 55,000 Progression Place.” Black Caucus confronts GOP on budget

By Charles D. Ellison As important to Cleaver is ensuring that the CBC agenda on na- harder. tional spending priorities resonates loud and clear with a core “I am actually pretty excited about this,” says Emory University THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE Black audience disproportionately crushed under the weight of political science professor Andra Gillespie, author of “Whose Black WASHINGTON — Political tensions on Capitol Hill are as hot as a seemingly endless recession. While White House officials ex- Politics?” a study on generational divides in modern African- an Egyptian street fight with Democrats and Republicans poised press cautious jubilance over the latest unemployment figures, American politics. for a bloody face-off over the nation’s finances. with official rates dropping from 9.4 percent in December to 9 Gillespie teaches an annual class on the CBC budget and, so far, “The budget is a bold declaration of a nation’s priorities,” ar- percent in January, attitudes in CBC offices are more reluctant. she’s impressed with the presentation for 2011. gues Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Black unemployment, for a multitude of reasons, remains stuck “They’re ahead of the curve on this one. They’ve managed the (D-Mo.). “I always tell my church that if you want to know who a near 20 percent — officially. Many economists observing the sit- public relations on this pretty well,” said Gillespie. person is, look at their checkbook and how they handle their fi- uation are a bit more frank about the situation, and Caucus mem- But, Gillespie — like many other CBC watchers — warns against nances.” bers seem less inclined to celebrate incremental drops in high what she sees as an ingrained habit of drinking old wine in a new Hill heads were turning and brows raised last week when the unemployment when they head back to districts where count- bottle. The academic yearns for some legislative creativity from Caucus unveiled its budget recommendations for the year in a less constituents are underemployed, out of benefits or off the the Caucus. politico-studded event of the African-American Who’s Who in grid. “Because every year [the CBC budget is] usually very predictable Washington, billing it as the first ever annual Commission on the “In Black America we need to stop the bleeding,” warns Cleaver. in what it suggests. There are still some things in the budget Budget Deficit, Economic Crisis and Wealth Creation. As a prescription, the CBC Commission presented a three-prong that are unrealistic. It can’t be just saying ‘no social program Starting this year, Cleaver promises to change all that with an approach, with prominent black economists and Caucus Members can be cut.’” aggressive campaign waged on the Hill and beyond Washington. mingling over topics such as: the balancing act between resource At this point, with political power greatly diminished by the loss “You will find that, at least for the next two years, we will dram- demand and fiscal restraint; getting in recession survival mode of Democratic majority last November, mixing it up by camera, atize the CBC budget,” says Cleaver. “It is useless for us to pres- while “accelerating the recovery;” and finding ways to responsi- web and microphone is about as good as it gets for the embat- ent a budget that is virtually useless beyond the Beltway.” bly reduce the deficit without hitting damaged communities any tled Caucus. Grant funds

Continued from 1A the best fit for the family and the neighborhood,” Davis said. St. Aug’s is partnering with Builders of Hope, a Raleigh- based nonprofit with a mission to provide safe, affordable housing. Davis said the agency is renovating 20 apart- ments near the college, while St. Augustine’s chose to handle the single-family housing. The renovation began on the houses in October, and the first three families have moved in. Residents are of- fered a sliding scale rate based on their income. “The market rate is what we start with for the area and then, based on income, the rent may be reduced 10, 20 or a maximum of 30 percent,” Davis said. Organizers focused on the area right outside the campus and found vacant homes that were available for purchase from $30,00 to $80,000. “Most of the houses had to be completely gutted, rewired and just total construction re- done,” Davis said. “In one of the houses that was $32,000 to purchase, the renovation far exceeded the purchase price because the house needed so much work on it.” Two additional single-family houses will be completed between March 15 - April 1, David said. “We will not only be offering first-time homeownership, but we will also be offering renters beautifully con- structed homes, and their landlords will not be absen- tee landlords,” Davis said. “We will be present, and we will have a stake in the community. We will mange our own properties.” The NSP is an extension of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act passed by President Obama in July 2008. Houses are built for individuals or families whose income is considered low to medium. 5A4A NEWS/The Triangle Twrwibwu.ntreiangletribune.com Sunday, FeFe brubruaryary 13 ,13, 20 201111 8

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It is incredible how black power has gone in reverse in terms of political empowerment. Gone are the days when we had mayors in San Francisco, Calif.; Los Angeles; Seattle, Wash.; Denver, Colo.; Chicago; New York; and New Orleans, La. As we rose up, we soon turned around and started go - ing in reverse. Recession has expanded racial gap The Democratic Party has masterfully engineered us into a slave mentality, which many of us can't realize or gain enough courage to fight against. We are put into a The notion that when whites quarter of 2010, compared to nus any debt. Blacks hold only black males. They earn 57 subservient role and smile. It is as if we want catch a cold, blacks get pneu - 12.9 percent for Latinos, 7.3 10 cents of net wealth, and cents to each dollar of white this role versus moving ahead with progress. monia has been validated in percent for Asian Americans Latinos hold 12 cents for every male earnings, the report To paraphrase G. Carter Woodson's The two recent studies that show and 8.7 percent for whites. dollar that whites hold." states. In the public adminis - Miseducation of the American Negro: "If the the economic gap between • Homeownership rates for As President Obama and tration sector, however, black colored door becomes closed and all can go whites and people of color has blacks in the third quarter was Congress continue to address males earn 80 cents to each through a main door, the Negro will feel un - grown during the economic 45 percent, compared to 47 the nation's economic woes, dollar of white male earnings. comfortable and try to reopen the colored downturn. percent for Latinos and 74.7 they should understand how Whether working in the pri - door. That's the con - percent for whites. seemingly neutral changes in vate or public sector, African- He will ram and bump that colored door in clusion reached • Racial and ethnic differ - Social Security and reducing Americans are beginning to HARRY the back of the building trying to reopen it. If by a Center for ence have stayed the same or the number of government see an erosion of past econom - C. he surmises that the door can't be reopened, American worsened during the recession employees will have a dispro - ic gains. he will then bring a saw and hammer and build Progress report, and recovery. Unemployment portionate impact on African- ALFORD In 1947, blacks earned 51 a new colored door as he is convinced that his "The State of rates rose faster for black peo - Americans. cents to each dollar of white destiny is servitude and indignity." Communities of ple and Latinos than for For example, 59.1 percent of family median income. By What is happening now in cities where we have the de - Color in the U.S. whites, while homeownership elderly African-Americans and 1977, they were earning 56 mographics to gain political power is a servitude to the Economy," and rates fell faster. 64.8 percent of elderly Latinos cents to each white dollar, a white operatives of the Democratic Party. hey are pick - GEORGE by a State of the "Trends for poverty rates, depend on Social Security for gain of 5 cents. ing the candidates for us and, most times, they are not of Dream report by health insurance coverage and more than 80 percent of their E. C URRY "Then, as the backlash took our ilk or race. Woe to a people who let another entity United for a Fair retirement savings also show family income. Among whites, hold, progress slowed - and pick their leaders. Economy, widening gaps by race and the figure is 46 percent. stopped," the State of the The best example of this is Chicago. Chicago had one "Austerity for Whom?" ethnicity throughout the re - Without Social Security, 53 Dream report notes. "By 2007, of the best mayors in history in Harold Washington. They Although the data showed cession and recovery after percent of elderly blacks and blacks earned slightly over 57 have not had the organization or courage to come up with Asian-American employment 2007." 49 percent of older Latinos cents (57.4 cents) to each an equivalent since. The demographics of this city tell the and income was on par with United for a Fair Economy is would live in poverty. white dollar, a gain of just one story. There are 602,000 black registered voters, which whites, that observation could a Boston-based nonprofit or - Largely because of limited penny in 30 years. Two years is 52.2 percent of the total population. Hispanics have be misleading because it re - ganization that focuses on job opportunities in the pri - later, as the Great Recession 200,000 registered voters and whites have 350,000, so lies heavily on figures for economic equality. It issues a vate sector over the years, set in, blacks lost a half-cent, black people could defeat them even if they combined Chinese and descendants from State of the Dream report each blacks have turned to govern - ending at 57 cents to each their votes together. In addition to that, the greatest growth India. Very little data was com - year on Dr. Martin Luther King ment employment to advance white dollar of median family in registered voters is coming from blacks. That seems piled on Vietnamese Jr.'s birthday. their careers. According to the income." like a slam dunk for black political empowerment in Americans or Cambodian "Four decades after the Civil State of the Dream study, Chicago. Americans, two groups likely Rights Movement, blacks still blacks are 70 percent more However this city cannot get itself to vote in a black to be less affluent than earn only 57 cents and Latinos likely to work for the federal George E. Curry, former ed - mayor since the early 199's. They await the anointment Chinese and Indians. earn 59 cents for each dollar government than whites and itor-in-chief of Emerge maga - from the white Democratic Party and bow to it. They are According to data compiled of white median family in - 30 percent more likely to work zine and the NNPA News indeed volunteer slaves. They cry about low contracting by the Center for American come," the report noted. "The in such public sector jobs as Service, is a keynote speaker, with black businesses and high unemployment, but yet Progress: contrast is even starker for net teachers, social workers, bus moderator and media coach. don't seem to realize that the solution is right in their own • The unemployment rate wealth; that is, the total value drivers and public health in - He can be reached through his hands. They are building that door in the back. for African-Americans was of investments, savings, spectors. website, ww.georgecurry.com. Gone are the days when giants like Willie Brown, Thomas 15.8 percent in the fourth homes and other property mi - This is particularly true for Bradley, Wellington Webb, Washington, Coleman Young, Michael White, David Dinkins, Marion Berry, Maynard Jackson and other great mayors made it imperative to cre - ate black millionaires that would provide thousands upon thousands of jobs to our communities. Their legacies are locked in. I can take a business trip starting at the Baltimore Thurgood Marshall Airport di - rectly going to the Thomas Bradley LAX airport. From there, I can go to the Maynard Jackson Airport in Atlanta and then decide to visit some family in Mississippi via the Medgar Evers Airport in Jackson, Miss. That is testi - mony to our heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. What is lacking is the follow-up to all of this courage, blood, sweat and tears. We have turned it over to one po - litical party and it has assigned "party punks" to placate us. We must select our own leaders, and put them in of - fice and hold them accountable. The Chicago example is replicated throughout our na - tion. If we don't wake up, then it is on us.

Harry Alford is the co-founder, president/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. Website: www.na - tionalbcc.org. E-mail: [email protected]. Letters

Action Now to the rescue Hip-hop voters will be key to ‘12 election No matter which opinion you may have on the resasign- In less than 10 months from political forces waste valuable ment plan, it is bound to have an effect on your commu- In 2012 there be the poten- November 2008. now, the final countdown to time when it comes to galva- nity. As a student at Knightdale High and youth member tial for a greater number of A national campaign needs the next national elections will nizing and re-activating the of Action Now! at Youth Empowered Solutions, I ama dvo- youth voters to be registered to be properly organized, be begin. potential progressive political cating for the better health of our community. Action and to vote on Election Day. funded and systematically The future of America, and base in America. Now!'s staff hasb een advocating for a Scohol Based Health But this youth-voting poten- launched in all the states, es- to a large extent the future of There is no effective substi- Center in Wake County since last year. tial cannot and should not be pecially in those where there the world, will be at stake. tute for grassroots organizing The reassignment plan might help Action Now! be able taken for granted. are clear margins where the During the nex tyear, there will precinct by precinct in every to determine where the new SBHC is most needed because There is no question that the youth vote is determinative. be millions o f congressional district. The many uninsured students may end up in the same school. use of nI ternet technology and 2012 will present the most new, young vot- truth is that ni 2008 there was The SBHC wil lprovide care tob oth uninsured and ni sured social media were effectively decisive election in American ing-age people a last minute scramble to get students whilea ssisting with other minor medical needs. utilized by the Obama cam- history in terms of whether or that will have to out the youth vote in many An SBHC can only assist the students with parents 'signed paign. But the winds of regres- not the U.S. will move forward be registered to key s tates. That mistake permission slip, thus keeping the parent informed and sion and negative campaign- in the 21st century as a plu- vote and mobi- should not be repeated. The aware. ing against further inclusive ralistic, inclusive democracy lized to go out to time to make the difference is No contraceptives are given or allowed in a SBHC. The political empowerment are or begin to move backward to the voting polls now for the mobilization of new data provided by the Wake County Public School blowing stronger today than the old divisive, racial and elit- across t he na - the youth vote. System willh elp Action Now! get even closer to havnig an ever before, and these right- ist politics of the past. BENJAMIN tion. In the hip-hop community, SBHC in Wake County. wing forces are now also us- Hip-hop transcends race, F. CHAVSI It is a well doc- ing the Internet and more so- we all know that you make class and other social divi- umented fa ct progress whether you are in a Shaquita Williams cial media to mobilize what sions. It is the cultural phe- that it was the number of vot- studio, a corporate suite or in Raleigh appears to be their growing nomena that represents the ers between 18-30 that turned constituencies. a street organization by how transformative character of out for the national election in Thus, the difference in '12 well and consistent that you youth consciousness and re- November 2008 that provid- will not be determined just by "grind" or work tirelessly un- sponsible social action. ed the margin of victory for the technology use factor. It til you have perfected your gift Let's work to ensure that President Obama in the key will be determined by an ef- and talent to share with the both the opportunity and the Have something on your mind? swing states of North Carolina, fective, protracted grassroots world. challenge of the youth vote is Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, campaign to register and mo- We must start grinding to get taken seriously for the remain- Send comments to: Indiana, Florida, Nevada, New bilize millions of youth voters the hip-hop vote now and keep der of 2011 as we prepare for The Triangle Tribune Mexico and Colorado. Overall, who love hip-hop music and grinding until we set another the battle of 2012. 115 Market Street, Suite 360H voter turnout was the highest culture. historic record of the highest Durham, NC 27701 in the l ast 40 years, a nd Timing is important here. We youth voter turnout in Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is President Obama received the should not wait until it is too American history. the senior advisor for the Black (919) 688-9408 most votes for a presidential late to get all of this work The states with the largest Alliance for Educational (919) 688-2740 Fax candidate in American histo- done. It is going to cost mon- number of electoral votes - Options and the president of ry. ey, time and energy. I am al- New York, California and Education Online Se rvices [email protected] It was the hip-hop vote that ways amazed to witness so- Texas - are showing a signifi- Corporation. www.triangletribune.com made the critical difference. called progressive and liberal cant increase in the number of 18- year-olds si nce FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Raleigh • Cary • Durham • Chapel Hill 6A Business/RealEstate Business riefs B 65THE years AFRO-AMERICAN GOVERNMENT in U.S. government May Smith, an 85-year-old black woman from Texas, will GRAND OPENING celebrate 65 years of service as a federal employee this Harris Teeter will open a year, one of the longest terms in U.S. government. second store in Wake In a news release, federal officials said Smith, who works Forest on Feb. 23. for the Environmental Protection Agency, is senior environmental employment grantee in the water division, and administrative assistant for the Wetlands Program. WORKSHOP Her contributions include the development of a stream- The Durham JobLink lined payment process for needy homeowners during dis- Career Center will host its asters, a public administration rule change that allowed next business workshop the elderly parents of federal employees facing relocation for out-of-work profes- to receive allowances, the creation of a computerized trav- sionals called Branding el advance system for HUD workers and the enforcement Yourself: Resumes that of administrative leave for workers suffering jet lag after Work/Personal a full day’s travel or overseas expedition. Infomercial, Feb. 17, 6 to “Throughout my career I’ve always remembered one thing: the only place you’ll find success before work is in 7:30 p.m. at a location the dictionary,” Smith said in a written statement. “I am TBD. Call 560-4965. constantly trying to improve myself and always hoping that other women are as well.” BUSINESS MEETING She has worked for the federal government since 1944 The National Association and has held positions with what is now the U.S. Air Force, of Women Business the U.S Marine Corps, the Department of Housing and Owners-Greater Raleigh Urban Development and EPA. will hold its monthly The mother of five has always had a passion for empow- luncheon Feb. 23, 11:30 ering women and minorities, writing a groundbreaking thesis on the barriers women of color face in government a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hotel agencies while a graduate student at the University of San Indigo in RTP, 151 Tatum Francisco. Federal officials say Smith’s thesis was the first Dr. The topic is “The Art examination of minority women in federal agencies, and of Business: Turning Equal Employment Opportunity officers have supported Passion into Prosperity.” her recommendations. Register at https://naw- There is no mandatory retirement age for federal em- bo-raleigh.com/content/ ployees. Events/tabid/57/vw/3/Ite “Every time I think about May and what she’s accom- mID/43/d/20101117/Def plished, despite many hardships and obstacles, my spirit is uplifted,” Wendell Smith, Smith’s friend and colleague, ault.aspx. said in a statement. “She has been and still is a role mod- el for me and so many other people.” SEMINAR Smith is still going strong. Her next goal, she said, is to The Durham Business & earn a doctoral degree in public administration and pur- Professional Chain will sue a career in politics. host “Doing Business in “I have one primary goal left and that is to obtain a doc- Hard Times” Feb. 24, 6 to torate. I’d like to continue working and making a contri- 8 p.m. at Stanford L. bution while I reach my goal. I’ll stop when my body tells Warren Library, 1201 me it’s time to stop.” Fayetteville St. May Smith at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 1982. BB&T The N.C. Council on Economic Education has received a $10,000 contribution from the BB&T Charitable Foundation in Organization helps busy support of the NCCEE’s economic and financial lit- eracy efforts for N.C.’s ed- ucators and students. The workingwomenvolunteerNORTH AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE sources that I would not have oth- NCCEE provides no-cost erwise had access to if this commu- While every woman’s schedule is nity of volunteers did not exist.” staff development ses- Launched in 2006 in Chicago, sions for K-12 teachers at different, one thing’s for sure: Women are busy. 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Coyden Palmer cluding fresh fruits and veg- WalgreensTHE CHICAGO CRUSADER etables, frozen tomeat and sell more groceries board released “Lifelong fish, pasta, rice, beans, eggs Financial Strategies,” a series After the success of its pi- and whole-grain cereals.” of multimedia presentations lot program at 10 Chicago The expansion of the pro- with financial tips for each stores last fall, Deerfield, Ill- gram to other stores across stage of your financial life: based Walgreen’s said the the country shows the direc- • the starting out years - company will be adding tion the drug-store chain is ages 18-25 more “expanded food selec- going. Wasson said • the nesting years - ages tion” items to their stores in Walgreens is changing with 25-40 African-American communi- the country and food mar- ties. ket as needed. He said ex- • the prime years - ages 40- Walgreen’s intends to in- panding the program was an 55 troduce the larger food se- easy business decision • the wealth accumulation lections, which include based on the needs of many years - ages 55-65 fresh fruits and vegetables, Americans in communities • the reinvention years - eggs, cheese, meats and where healthy choices are ages 65 and over fish, to stores nationwide in not always available. Whatever stage you are in, areas with little access to su- “We are evolving from a there are financial decisions permarkets as the demand retail drugstore to a retail that you can make to improve in these areas continue to health and daily living rise, CEO Greg Wasson said. store,” he said. “We are ex- your own financial situation. “We have an excellent op- panding our Take Care At the same time, the Lifelong portunity to use our loca- Clinic services beyond acute Financial Strategies series tions across the country to care to provide health PHOTO/MEMOINC.COM shows how decisions build serve these communities,” screenings, chronic care has been researching areas eas are so bad, sociologists Walgreens is currently the upon each other over time. Wasson said. “The fresh management and more pri- that traditional supermarket have labeled them “food nation’s largest drugstore When you are first starting foods go beyond conven- mary care. Our intent is to franchises have abandoned deserts.” The areas are de- chain with fiscal year 2010 out on your own, your focus ience items that Walgreens own outright the strategic the past few years. Many of fined as places in the mod- sales of $67 billion. The is to get out of debt and to has carried for years such territory of ‘wellness.’“ those areas are in black ernized world where the ac- company operates 7,655 stay on the right financial as milk and orange juice. After his speech to share- communities. The lack of cess to quality, healthy food drugstores in the U.S, the The test stores offer more holders, Wasson explained quality groceries in some ar- is non-existent. District of Columbia and path. than 750 new products, in- to reporters the company Puerto Rico. 7A FOCUS/The TriangleTribuneriangleTribune Thursday, February 13, 2011

HonoringThe Springmoor Life Care Retirement longevity Community Service Awards service ceremony was held Feb. 4 as residents and staff honored workers for their longevity. Springmoor is a life care retirement community on Sawmill Road in Raleigh. Left to right: Jim Cox, head of human resources, 25 years; Elnora Hall, housekeeping, 20 years; Sam Massenburg, food service, 25 years; Milagros Rodillas, Stewart Health Center, 20 years; Lonnie Walker, housekeeping, 25 years; and Gloria Amartey, Stewart Health Center, 20 years (not pictured).

Divine Durham Divas by Corey Lowenstein.

N.C.STAFF exhibit REPORTS atThe library Back with His girls photograph by Tech Sgt. Brian Christensen captures the joy DURHAM - The Celebrate N.C.: Faces and of a guardsman’s reunion with his daugh- Places photography exhibit is on display at ters in Asheville, N.C., while the 1939 pic- the Durham County Main Library, 300 N. ture, Summer Fun at Cape Lookout, from the Roxboro St. The exhibit will run through Feb. State Archives depicts a time gone by. There 19. are also a number of photographs related Faces and Places features images of serene to Durham, including Divine Durham Divas seaside scenes, rushing mountain waterfalls, by Corey Lowenstein. cityscapes and the faces of North “Celebrate North Carolina” is an initiative Carolinians. The exhibition of 30 photo- of the Office of First Gentleman Bob Eaves graphs includes four from 2009 State Fair and arranged in cooperation with the N.C. winners, eight from the State Archives and Department of Cultural Resources. For more 18 from members of the N.C. Press information, contact Lynn Richardson at Photographers Association. 560-0171, [email protected].

Best friend,to friends will because you of the marrywedding. Now, I’m us? getting ter- Continued from 7A Internet, which makes the rified,” joked Rappatta, who are turning to friends or family process easier, and because of plans to write an original wed- members to perform their wed- many people’s lack of affiliation ding prayer for the couple. ding ceremony. They say it is with a church. Rappatta said she researched more personal, relatively stress- “I’ve gone to weddings where the legality of the ordination free and cheaper. the ministers didn’t know the process, including checking It is also surprisingly fast and couple or anything about them. with the county where her sis- simple. It didn’t have a special feeling,” ter will be getting her marriage Getting ordained requires lit- said Hensley, who estimates license. tle more than finding an online that his church has ordained 18 “The last thing I wanted to do ministry that performs ordina- million people. About 3,000 to was get a fake ordination,” said tions, and filling out a short 5,000 are ordained every Rappatta, who got her creden- form with your name and ad- month, a number that has tials from American Marriage dress. Some websites require a steadily increased over the last Ministries, whose website nominal fee for paperwork; oth- 10 years, Hensley said. boasts “over 10,000 marriages ers don’t charge anything. It takes about 24 hours for the performed!” Prospective brides and church to process an ordination Kirsten Nichols, whose grooms should look into the request, all of which are re- October wedding was per- website and local marriage laws, viewed by a live person, he said. formed by her husband’s however, to make sure the cer- Janis Jones, a 27-year-old cousin, asked a co-worker who emony would be valid. Although Chicago nurse, asked her older is an ordained minister to be on online ordinations are general- sister to perform her wedding hand at the service - just in case. ly recognized, laws vary wide- this June. “If you find out after the fact ly from state to state, some- “Neither of us belong to a that you are not legally married, times from county to county. church, and we liked the idea it can definitely put a damper Some states require ministers of incorporating prayers and the on things,” said Nichols, who to register after they are or- religious aspect into the cere- lives in Montgomery County, dained. In Louisiana, parishes mony, but we didn’t want to be Md. ask for a letter of good stand- married by someone we don’t Nichols, who is Christian, and ing from the church, while Las know at all and who didn’t know her husband, who was raised Vegas requires a four-page ap- us,” said Jones, who has been Muslim, wanted a spiritual cer- plication and background dating her fiance, Eric Strand, emony that would “focus on us check. for six years. coming together under God, not Last year, about one in seven The couple turned to Jones’ on the fact that we are of two weddings were performed by a sister, Vicky Rappatta, who has different faiths” friend of the couple, according been happily married for 10 At Alexander’s lakeside wed- to The Wedding Report, a re- years, has a background in writ- ding in Iowa, her minister- search firm. Andre Hensley, ing and had always been a bridesmaid Raley also served as president of the non-denomi- motherly figure to her younger personal attendant, and helped national Universal Life Church, sibling. decorate for the reception - all which has been issuing ordina- “I was so honored and so of which lent an air of comfort tion credentials since 1962, be- moved that they wanted me to and familiarity to the ceremo- lieves more couples are turning be such a huge part of their ny. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2011 Raleigh • Cary • Durham • Chapel Hill 8A CommunityFocus MOVERS & Cleaning SHAKERSNLC Durham Mayor Pro Tempore Cora Cole-McFadden has been reappointed to the National Daddy’s little girlBy Maria Magher up with the League of Cities 2011 Human SPECIAL TO THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE Development Steering Committee. The committee is RALEIGH - Little princesses of all ages responsible for developing NLC wore their best satin and silk dresses and soap opera policies on employment and ribbons in their hair - even a tiara in some With so much going on in the world job training, early childhood cases. They walked a red carpet, waltzed – the bad news, the stress of person- development, temporary assis- around the dance floor and arrived to allife(whichImustadmitisverymin- tance to needy families and oth- their table with their chair pulled out for imal most of the time) – it’s nice to es- ers. Cole-McFadden was first cape every once and a while. appointed to the committee in them. These young ladies weren’t playing Though they may be fictional, dra- 2009. ma-filled and sometimes outright Durham City Council member house, and they weren’t enrolled in an Farad Ali has been appointed to etiquette class. They were out for a night ridiculous, I love soap the Community and Economic on the town with their daddies. operas. With reality Development Policy and “This is training,” said William Bean, shows becoming more Advocacy Steering Committee. who brought his daughter, Olivia, 6, to of the norm, it’s great to This committee is responsible the fourth annual Father Daughter Dance watch a television show for developing NLC federal pol- last weekend at the Marbles Kids Museum with real actors. icy positions in the areas of Alotofpeoplegottheir community and economic de- in Raleigh. “They need to have that balance. This gives young ladies the oppor- first gigs in soaps, like velopment, financial institu- Kelly Ripa, Julianne tions, international trade, hous- tunity to know how to relate to the op- ing, land use and recreation. posite sex.” RYANNE Moore and Judith Light. The dance gives men a chance to PERSINGER I can correlate soap Are you or someone you know “strengthen the father-daughter bond,” storylines and timelines a Mover and a Shaker? Drop us said Joel Wiggins, the founder of Men withsituationsinmylife. a line at Movers and Shakers, Standing in the Gap, which puts on the ThefirsttimeIwatchedasoapopera c/o The Triangle Tribune, 115 dance each year. “It gives them a chance was in the summer when my grand- Market Street, Suite 360H, motherwaswatchingmybrotherand Durham, NC 27701 or e-mail us to treat their daughters like princesses. The intention is that men will know how I. I remember her tuning into “Family at [email protected]. Feud,” and ABC soaps, or “stories,” as Photos welcome. important it is to take that time, even if it is a dinner out with their daughter.” she called them. Wiggins said studies have shown that Intheearly1990sIrememberalove girls who grow up with a strong father triangle with two women. Alex was figure are more likely to have better self- trying to drown Cassie at the lake be- esteem, to get married and stay married, cause she wanted her boyfriend, Bo, less likely to use drugs and less likely to on “One Life to Live.” I also remember another storyline on “All My Wedding PHOTOS/MM get pregnant as teenagers. Children,” with Natalie and her psy- William Bean and Olivia Bean, 6. Wiggins has two daughters, Christina, 7, and Regan, 9, and he has taken an ac- chotic twin sister Janet. Janet forced trend: Best tive role in their lives. Natalie into a well and impersonated When his first daughter was born, he her. said he found great pleasure in the time Good stuff. friend, he was able to spend with her. Even after my grandmother passed “Once I got back into the rat race, I away, I still watched the soaps. In a thought ‘You know, I’m running these way it was like a tradition I wanted to marry us businesses and making that money, but carry on. By Monica Rhor it’s nowhere near as rewarding as that As I got older, watching soaps was THE ASSOCIATED PRESS time I spent with her,’“ he said. like an obsession. The stories had me Men Standing in the Gap also offers on the edge of my seat, filled with Jessica Alexander’s wedding was programs for men and their sons, and angst. everything she had envisioned: a for men and their wives. Ihadtowatcheverydayafterschool. private gathering by her summer The overall mission of the group is to I taped episodes I would miss and house on an Iowa lake. There was help men become positive role models bought magazines at the checkout a pink and purple color scheme, and strong, positive influences in the line in grocery stores. a butterfly motif, and a dessert community. There I was in my preteens calling bar rather than a full meal. “We want to engage all men,” Wiggins friendstoseeiftheyhadwatchedtoo. And, wearing a short periwinkle said. “This is not just an issue for at-risk I can still recall my best friend and I dress designed “to show off her youth; it’s not just black or white.” on the phone for hours talking about legs,” was Alexander’s minister At the Father Daughter Dance, there thesenon-existentpeople.Whatwould and bridesmaid, Anna-Megan were young ladies of all races and ages, happen? Could you believe that char- Raley, a close friend who was or- all accompanied by their fathers. They acterdidthat?Ican’twaituntiltomor- dained online specifically to per- were able to dance the night away to hits row, and so on. form the ceremony. by Ke$ha, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and The storyline I most remember is Raley, a blogger for the Houston others. They also enjoyed refreshments about Robin and Stone on “General Chronicle, didn’t even know she and dessert, and play stations that in- Hospital.” Robin contracted HIV from had been ordained until Alexander cluded a stage, a mock kitchen, a gym, her boyfriend Stone, who had AIDS in and her mother sprang the news a bear-building line and much more. the mid 1990s. at the bridal shower. They had al- Many also got the chance to meet and I cried watching the episode where ready paid a $25 fee and filled out have their pictures taken with Miss N.C. Stone died. a form with her name and address, Teen USA, Vanessa McClelland. Soap operas kept us entertained making her the Rev. Raley. Over 1,000 men attended the dance when we were home for the summer, “I thought it was a joke. I’m sure last year, according to the sponsors, and or between jobs and looking for work that I put it on Facebook and Saturday’s dance seemed to boast equal in adulthood. 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Left to right: Sandra Johnson, Michelle Gonazales, Ashley Ascott, Yolanda Stith, Vivian Leeper- Ford, Tara Fikes, Debna Walters, Janeen Gammage and Gassennie Hodge. Left to right: Naomi Johnson (Duke University), Juanita Massenburg (N.C. State ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA University coordinator and 2002-04 Durham alumnae chapter president), Azzie The Alpha Zeta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Ivy Community Center Corporation Conley (current president) and Brittany Royal (N.C. Central University). contributed a portion of the proceeds generated from The Art of Business Seminar to See/Saw Studio. The activity was held at the American Tobacco Campus. This contribution is one of many ways the Alpha Zeta Omega chapter demonstrates its commitment to Durham youth. At the chapter’s December meeting, Michelle Gonazales, executive director of See/Saw Studio, was presented a $1,000 check. The funds benefit this free after- school enrichment program that teaches design and entrepreneurship skills to talented 12- to 18-year-olds from diverse social, economic and ethnic back- grounds to prepare them for careers in art and design. Sorority members responsible for planning the activity were Ashley Ascott, Marcia Conner and Yolanda Stith, co-chairpersons; Catherine Ascott, ICC board; Siobahn Day, Tara Fikes, president of Alpha Zeta Omega chapter-AKA; Janeen Gammage, president of ICC, Gassenie Hodge, Alice Hughley, Toni Jordan, ICC board; Sandra Johnson, Queen Lawrence, ICC board; Iris Layne, ICC board; Claudine Lewis, Patricia McGhee, Vivian Leeper-Ford, Norma Martin, ICC board; Mary Walker, Debna Walters and DeLois Washington, ICC board. DELTA SIGMA THETA Ninety-eight years ago on Jan. 13, 1913, 22 women founded Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and based their focus on community service along with academic excellence on Howard University’s campus. The sorority celebrated 80 years of community service in Durham with N.C. Central’s Alpha Lambda chapter and Duke’s Lambda Omega chapter. All in attendance rededicated themselves to the mission of the sorority and continued community service to Durham County. The event brought together approximately 200 members to celebrate the founders and what they stood for. At the conclusion, members departed with a sense of renewal and a spirit of gratitude to be a part of such a sisterhood of educated women who are dedicated to their community. Founders Day committee members, front l-r: Alycia Marcena, Gloria McNeil, In 2012, the Durham alumnae chapter will partner with Alpha Lambda and Lambda Omega chapters to Mudy Stone, Domoniq˙e Redmond (chair), Lisa King (co-chair) and Tina Hester. host the 45th South Atlantic Region Area Founders Day East. Back row, l-r: Lalethia Bethea, Alisa Thomas, Cynthia Kirby, Demetria Jones, Hedy Echard, Gevon Lockhart, Monica Newkirk and Azzie Conley. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2011

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BSECTION Sports Former Tourney CIAA countdown coaches isTwo moreunder weeks till the wayCIAA tournament. Can ya believe it? And to put chocolate icing on the cake, Jeffrey Osborne is the guest performer for the now in CIAA after-party Saturday night. Now, normally, CC could care less about the off-the-court stuff, but we love some Osborne. We still have his albums - NOT MEACWhat a whirlwind two weeks. CDs. We may just have Will he or won’t he? Did he or to crash that party. “Can COLLEGE didn’t he? you woo-woo-woo?” CORNER Rod Broadway kept the na- tives guessing WOMEN right up to the Shaw (2-3, 6-6, 13-10) end...and then The Lady Bears were the only Triangle started all over HBCU women’s team to win Monday again. night so they get top billing. Shaw broke A week after a three-game losing streak with an 81- saying he would 71 victory over red-hot Livingstone. remain as Kyria Buford scored 26 points, while Grambling foot- the Lady Bears shot 50 percent from 3- ball coach, point range. Shaw hosts Winston-Salem ONITTA B Broadway abrupt- State this weekend - that should be a BEST ly left the G-men good one - before traveling to Charlotte for N.C. A&T, the for a rematch with Johnson C. Smith. school he initially turned down. Broadway an Aggie! N.C. Central (2-21) Now, who would have thought Nothing seems to be working for the that when he was N.C. Lady Eagles, but give coach Joli Central’s coach? Robinson credit for trying. Against The media probably will nev- Howard last weekend, Robinson start- er know what happened at GSU ed a whole new lineup of mostly fresh- to make him up and leave so men. NCCU committed 27 turnovers suddenly. CeCe Peebles (25) and the Lady Bulldogs had a big second half. and lost 66-33, but hey they’re fresh- He certain- men. Monday night, NCCU lost to ly didn’t Hampton 79-44, but Robinson was give any pleased with what she saw. hints at “The freshmen provided their best last week’s performance this season,” she said. press con- “They showed confidence by shooting ference. with confidence and effectively run- When ning offensive plays.” A week after asked NCCU, which has not won a game this saying he was about ru- year, has four upcoming home games: staying at mors that Morgan State this weekend, Coppin Grambling, Rod he re- State on Valentine’s Day, Norfolk State Broadway be- ceived next Saturday, then the biggie the fol- comes an hate mail lowing Monday. If you don’t know what Aggie. and nasty biggie we’re talking about, we’re not phone telling. calls and e-mails, Broadway pulled a politician. “I had a St. Aug’s (1-4, 6-5, 12-9) great stay at Grambling, but What a game! The Lady Falcons N.C. is my home.” thought they had a big win over WSSU, Yet, you’d think if there were but Vonisha Woods scored on a follow nothing to the allegations, he shot with six seconds left to give the would have just said so. Lady Rams the win - AGAIN. WSSU also Instead, he had this smirk like defeated St. Aug’s by two last month. “I’m not going to go there with Allison Sikes hit for 25, while teammate you.” Le’Kiesha White, who is in the 1,000- No one, so far, has been able point club, added 20 points. to substantiate the rumor go- Unfortunately, it doesn’t get any easi- ing around that Broadway was er as St. Aug’s hosts division-leader told to take his black derriere Smith this weekend before a Monday (that’s the nice word) and “go rematch at Fayetteville State. If you’re back to N.C. where your dead going to the game this weekend, it has wife’s grave is.” been designated Pink Zone Day to raise Broadway’s late wife, Dianne, breast cancer awareness. That goes for died in 2004 after a 14-year you guys as well. Wear some pink draw- battle with scleroderma, while ers. You know, the former white ones he was N.C. Central’s head you put in with the colored clothes in football coach. the wash. I wish I could say no human could utter such foul, disgust- MEN ing words, but I’ve been in this Shaw (3-2, 7-5, 14-7) business too long and heard The Bears are starting to growl again. too much. But I certainly Shaw pulled off a big win over Smith wouldn’t keep quiet about it. last weekend in a game that was one of I’d call every media outlet I the most poorly officiated we’ve seen knew and put all his business in a while. Tony Smith was an animal, - if true, I’ll never believe a M. Crawford (21) and M. Leach put the defense on Southeast. almost recording a triple double. woman could say such - out in Dwight Bell was the main man on the street. Then I’d call the IRS Monday, scoring 27 points in Shaw’s on him. win over first-place Livingstone. Sole But fools aside, the Aggie possession of first place will be on the Eagle Classic just became the line this weekend when Shaw travels to hottest ticket in the state. Rod WSSU. Then the Bears have a rematch Broadway vs. Henry Frazier, SE oneBy Bonitta win Best fromafter perfect the third, then held seasonthe Lady Trojans to at Smith. Does it get any better? the sequel. THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE just four points in the final period. Both left CIAA programs for Southeast dominated the boards, and the RALEIGH - Southeast Raleigh junior varsity girls N.C. Central (11-11) the SWAC, and both were suc- game had 13 blocks - 11 by the Lady Bulldogs. have another streak going. Nikiyah Benjam recorded 14 points, six re- A cold-shooting Eagles team was up- cessful. Broadway took over a The Lady Bulldogs are undefeated (16-0) this bounds and three blocks; teammate Devin ended Monday by High Point 82-74. The storied program that was a lit- season after defeating their arch rival Garner 48- Bunch grabbed 14 rebounds - 12 on offense; good news is freshman Jeremy Ingram tle down, while Frazier took a 26 on Feb. 4. and Lea Johnson had 10 rebounds and five program that was way down - Longtime readers of The Tribune will remem- blocks. See TOURNEY/3B Prairie View had lost 80 ber the team won 146 straight games (1998-2005) straight games at one point - before having its streak broken by - guess who? Trojans grab early lead and built it into a contender. - the Lady Trojans. Ergo, the two teams will for- Garner took an early 15-2 lead and never Can you say “CHA-CHING!” ever be linked in history. trailed in a 56-43 win. Southeast turned a close first-half affair into a Southeast closed the gap to six at the half, second-half rout. The teams were tied after a low but the Trojans’ defense was too much. D. Blount scoring first quarter that was dominated by de- Sanford gave an all-around performance of 19 gets an- fense. The Lady Bulldogs took a 15-13 lead into points, five steals, four rebounds and a block. other shot halftime. Teammate S. Saunders added 11 points. In a sur- But in the second, Southeast had more weapons Kwamaine Fairley led the Bulldogs with 16 prising coming off the bench than the eight-player points. move, Garner. The Lady Bulldogs built their lead to 11 Delaware State Kermit Blount named gets a second Kermit MEAC MINUTES chance at Blount its Delaware State. new football coach the day after Broadway signed on at N.C. Jenkins named to A&T. Blount had a stellar 17- year coaching career at Winston-Salem State but “re- all-districtSTAFF REPORTS team signed” in 2009 after going 1- 10. He was still working at the HAMPTON, Va. - Hampton junior guard Jericka Jenkins was university when the an- named to the 2010-11 Capital One Academic All-District nouncement was made. Women’s Basketball First Team for District 3 in the University Ironically, Blount won his 90th Division. game against the Hornets in Jenkins (Lancaster, Texas), who currently has a 3.84 grade SHAW ‘08. point average and is majoring in criminology, has started 18 Fforward Tony Smith nearly pulled Hampton guard Jericka Jenkins. See JENKINS/3B off a triple double against Smith. See FORMER/3B 2B SPORTS/The TriangleTribuneriangleTribune February 13, 2011 3B SPORTS/The TrTrinagleTribuneinagleTribune February 13, 2011

Continued from 1B weekend. Monday night biggie. out Bethune-Cookman. than three minutes left, St. basketball games can be seen scoredTourney in double figures for The countdown Eagles return to the In track, the 4x400-meter is on for CIAAhoopsAug’s went on a 15-3 run to on Time Warner Digital Cable the second straight game. hardwood Monday against squad of Greg Roper, Jamar St. Aug’s (1-4, 4-7, 6-14) make the Rams sweat. The channel 168. It’s no ESPN, but That’s sure to make coach Coppin State, which they de- Jones, Brandon Addison and The Falcons lost two tough Falcons host Smith this week- the students are working and LeVelle Moton happy for his feated earlier this year. Then Phillip Barren won first place back-to-back home games. end in another tough learning at the same time. And future prospect. NCCU is off it’s off to Coastal Carolina on last weekend in the 2011 New First was FSU last weekend, matchup. isn’t that what college is for? for the rest of the week - only Thursday before returning Balance Collegiate Invitational then WSSU Monday night. And, in case CC forgot to say, It certainly has saved CC some the women play Morgan this home to take on NSU and the in New York. The Eagles beat Despite trailing by 19 with less all men’s and women’s home gas money.

Continued from 1B Former CIAAfootballcoaches now in the MEAC. What coaches does that say ished his now first season as on the Rams MEAC head coach, sidelines not gotten a raise. “It’s good to see schools sup- Every colleague I’ve talked to had nothing about the CIAA? was thought to be the No. 1 prospect for the port their coaches and show how much they but good things to say about Blount, and how “We recruit the same kids they recruit. The Aggie job. After Broadway initially turned it value their skills. This is a short-term business.” happy they were he got a chance to coach only difference is they have more scholar- down, Maynor did too. Obviously, his feelings Doesn’t matter if Maynor has one year of ex- again. Not to mention, he and Broadway had ships,” CIAA Commissioner Leon Kerry said. were hurt, but they picked up fast after getting perience or 20. Who among us wouldn’t take some pretty good battles in the CIAA as well. “They don’t want to play us because if my kids a $70,000 raise to $160,000 a year, according a $70,000 raise? He can’t help it if your boss DSU Athletics Director Derek Carter is quite are better, my 30 might beat their 60.” to The Winston-Salem Journal. hasn’t given you a bonus in 10 years. familiar with Blount from his days as AD at Just ask N.C. A&T. “I think it’s great,” said Shaw coach Darrell Don’t hate, appreciate. Bowie State. Carter was also the AD when Asberry who also said, despite rumors, he has Frazier was at Bowie. Take the money and run Three former, and successful, CIAA football Another winner in the two-week saga is WSSU coach Connell Maynor. Maynor, who just fin-

JVAthlete of Jenkins named to the Week

Continued from 1B CollegeDivisionteamcombines ers evaluated. She is the 13th- all-districtDivisions II and III, the team NAIA, ranked player in the state of games for the Lady Pirates this Canadianandtwo-yearschools. Kentucky and a McDonald’s All- season, shooting 39 percent First-team Academic All- American nominee. She attend- from the field and 31 percent Districthonoreesadvancetothe ed the same high school of from 3-point range. She is aver- national Capital One Academic men’s basketball coach Jerry Lea Johnson recorded aging 12 points and 6.8 assists, All-America Team ballot, where Eaves. six points, 10 rebounds which ranks her eighth in the first, second and third team All- Parker is an ideal center. She NCAA in assists per game. She American honorees will be se- is strong, physically imposing and five blocks in is also eighth in Division I in as- lected later this month. and has a tremendous upside. Southeast Raleigh’s win. sist-turnover ratio. As a junior, she averaged 10.9 Jenkinsrecordedacareer-high points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 17assistsagainstSouthCarolina Aggie women add height blocks per game. Parker strong- State, which is a DI record and North Carolina A&T women’s ly consideredUNCAsheville be- placesherseventhinschoolhis- basketball coach Patricia Cage- fore choosing N.C. A&T. Parker tory with 320 career assists. Bibbs has signed three players comes from an athletic family: Jenkins has made the Dean’s to her 2011 recruiting class. All Her father played football, and List five times and has been three are taller than six-feet. her mother played basketball at named to the MEAC “We brought in some quality UNC. Commissioners All-Academic guards last season,” Bibbs said. Rosscandoavarietyofthings Team. “Wefeltlikeweneededsizeand on the floor. Dunking a basket- TheCapitalOneAcademicAll- betterdefensivepresenceinthe ball is among them. She chose District Women’s Basketball post.” N.C.A&ToverRutgers,S.C.State Team is selected by the College TheAggiessignedtwocenters and East Carolina after leading Sports Information Directors of in Jaylan Bodiford (6-2, Ballard Eau Claire to a 25-1 record as a America and recognizes the na- Louisville, Ky.) and Jasmine junior. Ross is the No. 8 player tion’s top student-athletes for Parker (6-2, A.L. Brown, in the Carolinas. theircombinedperformanceon Kannapolis, N.C.), plus power “We are so happy about sign- the floor and in the classroom. forward Ebony Ross (6-2, Eau ing the best post player in the The Academic All-District Claire, Columbia, S.C.). state of South Carolina,” Bibbs teams are divided into eight ge- Bodiford averaged a double- said. “She can handle the ball ographic districts across the double during her junior sea- well for her size, she has broad United States and Canada. The son. Brandon Clay of shoulders, and she loves to University Division team in- Jumpoffplus.com ranked her in dominate in the paint.” cludesDIparticipants,whilethe the top 350 out of 1,500 play-

SPRING SPORTS Shaw, St. Aug’s look to defend tennis, baseball titles

The CIAA baseball champion will get an automatic Division II playoff berth.

By Bonitta Best Shaw the championship game. THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE The Lady Bears didn't let And, for the first time in the cold temperatures stop several years, this season's It's too early for spring them from opening their sea- sports. Heck, it's not even conference champion will son Feb. 3 at Walnut Creek. earn a Division II playoff spring yet. Spring sports Shaw lost a double header to shouldn't start until after bas- berth. The CIAA was disqual- West Virginia State 14-1 and ified in previous years be- ketball season, but since 15-0 before bouncing back to they're here, so are we. cause of too few teams. defeat Lees-McRae 9-8. "We should be ready enter- In tennis, the CIAA defend- WOMEN ing the season," 2010 CIAA ing champions opened their Coach of the Year Charles season Thursday at Barton Whitaker said. "We have a N.C. Central College. Coach Sunday Enitan The Lady Eagles (7-37) be- tougher schedule, but the has owned the conference in guys have put in the work." gin their softball season this women's and men's tennis. weekend with a long day at Gone is tournament MVP Kevin Johnson but returning Thomas Brook Park in Cary. MEN NCCU takes on former CIAA are six four-year seniors: foe St. Paul's at 9 a.m., then catcher Josh Bishop, outfield- N.C. Central er/pitcher Joe Pierce, short- Winston-Salem State at 3 p.m. The Eagles play their home On Sunday, it's Western stop Rashad Ingram, pitcher games at the Historic Durham Brandon Stewart, Carolina at 10 a.m., then Athletic Park. NCCU (3-44) Morgan State at noon. infielder/pitcher Chris Vette hosts Temple for a three- and pitcher/infielder Kevin Hampton comes to town on game series Feb. 18-20. Thursday before the team White. The seniors are 83-55 After losing to Duke last in the last three seasons. hits the road. month 7-0, men's tennis will In tennis, the women are The Falcons lost their home host Howard on campus Feb. opener to Coker, but went 2- back on the courts this week- 13 at 10 a.m. end at Winston-Salem State. 0 against St. Paul's on Wednesday, 9-0, 16-0. No. 1 singles player Oleysa St. Augustine's Palko and No. 2 Cameron The Falcons are the defend- Chatman earned two singles Shaw ing CIAA baseball champs. St. Baseball opened its season wins in the team's 4-3 loss Aug's 35 wins last season Feb. 6 to UNC Asheville. Wednesday against Winston- were the most since 1976. Salem State with a 11-2, 6-2 The team will play 55 regu- St. Augustine's doubleheader sweep by the lar-season games. Rams. 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CHAPEL HILL CHOCOLATE The 12th annual A Chocolate Affaire fundraiser is Feb. 13, 2- 5 p.m. at the Carolina Club in Chocolate Chip Cookie Hearts the George Watts Hill Alumni Center on UNC’s campus. Call By Jenny Harper O for organizing the fami- and Valentine sprinkles. 1 teaspoon salt with foil; lightly grease. (919) 401-9333. FAMILY FEATURES ly photos in a new way. Create E for an elegant dessert like 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, soft- COMBINE flour, baking a slide show on a DVD, a pho- this Chocolate Raspberry ened I love that we have a day soda and salt in small bowl. LECTURE to book or calendar, or even Mousse Pie. It’s easy enough 3/4 cup granulated sugar designed to celebrate love. Beat butter, granulated sugar, His widow will remember the a family website where you for anyone to make, yet pret- 3/4 cup packed brown sug- And I enjoy finding creative brown sugar and vanilla ex- late Memphis musician Jim can share pictures and stories ty enough to show off at a ar ways to show the people in tract in large mixer bowl un- Dickinson Feb. 15, 2:30 p.m. at with out-of-town loved ones. Valentine’s Day party or a ro- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract the Wilson Library on UNC’s my life how much I care about til creamy. Add eggs, one at a You’ll preserve old photos mantic dinner. 2 large eggs campus. Call 962-4207. them. This year, I’m sharing time, beating well after each and help create new memo- 2 cups (12-ounce package) some ideas from the kitchen addition. Gradually beat in ries. Chocolate Chip Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet BOOK SIGNING and from the heart so that you flour mixture. Stir in morsels V for Valentine cookies like Cookie Hearts Chocolate Morsels Isabel Wilkerson, the first can put some extra L-O-V-E and nuts. Spread dough into black woman to win a Pulitzer these Chocolate Chip Cookie Prep: 20 minutes 1 cup chopped nuts into your Valentine’s Day. prepared pan. Prize for journalism, will dis- Hearts. They’re a simple way Baking: 18 minutes L for a love letter you write BAKE for 18 to 22 minutes cuss her new book, The Warmth to share some love. Even the (Makes about 18 hearts Metal or heat-safe heart to someone special. Whether or until golden brown. Cool of Other Suns: The Epic Story of youngest bakers can help with 2 1/2- to 3-inch heart cookie cutter(s) of desired it’s a spouse, a child or a dear completely in pan on wire America’s Great Migration, Feb. make them by pouring ingre- cutter) size(s), 1 inch in height 18, 5:30 p.m. in the FedEx friend, take some time to rack. Lift from pan with foil dients and using cookie cut- Various icings, sprinkles, Global Education Center’s write down the reasons they handles to cutting board. Cut ters to make the heart shapes. 2-1/4 cups all-purpose Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Nelson Mandela Auditorium. are so special to you. It will out hearts with cookie Have fun decorating them flour Chocolate Mini Morsels Call 966-7467. be a gift they treasure for a cutter(s). Remove hearts while with pink, red and white icing 1 teaspoon baking soda PREHEAT oven to 375 F. peeling away foil. long time. Line 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan

PlaySTAFF tells REPORTS taleas of the seventh black annual African Civil American 14, War murdered in Mississippi soldier in 1955 for History Month celebration by the history whistling at a white woman. CHAPEL HILL - Actor and playwright Mike department. Wiley’s recent works include a play based Wiley and a small ensemble of actors will Wiley, who graduated from UNC with a on Tim Tyson’s memoir, “Blood Done Sign perform his play, “Freedom from the master’s degree in fine arts in 2004, has My Name,” and “The Parchman Hour,” an Rubble: A Colored Civil War Soldier a passion for telling stories of African- ensemble play that celebrates the bravery Speaks,” Feb. 16 at the University of North American history and for bringing those and determination of Freedom Riders who Carolina at Chapel Hill. stories from the page to the stage. risked their lives to desegregate Southern The history department in the College of Wiley’s original one-man shows have told bus travel in 1961. Arts and Sciences sponsors the free per- the stories of Virginia slave Henry “Box” Wiley was the 2010 Lehman Brady formance at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Brown, who shipped himself to freedom Visiting Joint Chair in Documentary the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black in a crate; Jackie Robinson, who broke the Studies and American Studies at UNC and Culture and History. The play will serve color barrier in baseball; and Emmett Till, Duke universities.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2011 Raleigh • Cary • Durham • Chapel Hill 8B Religion Former death row inmate to speak at Hickory church STAFF REPORTS at all, a finding that went Quiet largely unchallenged by the HICKORY, N.C. - Catawba state during the post-convic- County resident Glen Edward tion hearings. Chapman was released from The court overturned the prayersOn a day-to-day basis, cir- death row on April 2, 2008, convictions on three separate cumstances can arise that after being incarcerated for grounds: police officers lied may seem un-resolvable. over 14 years for crimes he and concealed evidence, When these type of situa- did not commit. He will be Chapman’s attorneys provid- tions occur, a silent prayer the principal speaker at ed ineffective assistance of can take over and provide as- Clinton Tabernacle African counsel, and one of the al- sistance. Methodist Episcopal Zion leged victims was probably Church on Sunday at 11 a.m. God from any location will not murdered at all. receive a silent prayer. You Chapman was nearly sent to Consequently, the court va- his death because police de- can be in a busy mall with cated the convictions and or- thousands of people, a tectives allegedly covered up dered a new trial. The District the existence of a confession crowded bus, a classroom Attorney of Catawba County with your peers, walking, by the real killer, buried the then dismissed both convic- results of a photo lineup in tions, and Chapman was fi- jogging, sitting or standing which someone else was pos- nally released after 14 years still. You can also be in a itively identified, hid witness on Death Row. church service and whisper statements that pointed to When the Rev. T. Anthony a prayer of endurance. When his innocence and the guilt of Spearman heard of things are going well or another man, and altered oth- Chapman’s release and that things are not going well, a er witness statements to his grandmother had fre- silent prayer thanks God for make them better fit with the quented the church, what you are going through. law enforcement’s theory of Spearman located Glen in Whatever the case might be, guilt. Those fabricated state- Asheville and reached out to there are les- ments were knowingly dis- him. Since his release, sons in it for closed to the defense lawyers Chapman has been a produc- to prevent an adequate de- you. tive tax-paying citizen who For instance, fense of Chapman at the time has worked consistently, and of his trial. a lesson could is surrounded by supportive be a healing, a Glen Edward Chapman is a members of that community case that exposes striking new friend, a who have been raising funds new job or a frailties in our system of jus- on his behalf. He was hesitant tice. The police misconduct Glen Edward Chapman on April 2, 2008, savors his first meal as a free man. He re- new home. to return to his home com- quested a bologna and cheese sandwich like his mother used to make was compounded by the community, but, with Spearman’s Words of God’s power is plete ineptitude of the ever-present encouragement, he has of Innocence on the grounds Glen Edward Chapman, and dicial system right a wrong Tender Care lawyers assigned to defend agreed to speak publicly for and readily that he did not commit the we need to repent and ask and redeem itself by doing NN ARRIS him at his trial, both of whom the first time in Hickory since A H available. conducted virtually no inde- crimes for which he was con- ourselves why?” Spearman the just thing; and an occa- How does a being released. victed so he can receive com- said. “Chapman has been re- sion to rise up and require pendent investigation of the Spearman believes those in silent prayer work? Well, a evidence and failed to even pensation from the state for leased from death row but the government to take re- silent prayer is silent. No one Chapman’s hometown should unjust and unlawful incarcer- not exonerated. Here is an op- sponsibility for robbing this utilize the investigators they have an opportunity to en- can hear the prayer but you had appointed to his case. ation. portunity for the community man of his precious life.” courage and support him. He “Restorative justice calls us to stand with a man who has For more information, con- and God. You are praying in Forensic medical evidence has organized a petition drive the spiritual realm - your demonstrated that one of to seek ways to recover from been unjustly accused of tact Spearman at (704) 267- to ask Governor Bev Perdue the trauma that crime leaves crimes he did not commit; a 9017 or [email protected]. thoughts or your mindset. Chapman’s victims was prob- to grant Chapman a Pardon ably not a victim of homicide behind. We are neglecting chance to demand that the ju- Moreover, you are having a conversation, and no one can reply except God’s universal power. In your prayer, God’s help is commissioned for whatever your needs may be. If you want a positive return on anything, you must make an investment. 7 tips for building Therefore, you must always invest in God’s word if you want a return. In this way, your inner spirit will be able church Facebook to intercede and discern for you. This is important, especially when you are unable to do or say anything. page Sometimes, there are no By Diana Davis words, and the only thing THE BAPTIST PRESS that you might be able to utter or think is “Help me.” INDIANAPOLIS - Take this quiz: There are so many beautiful • If your church could make free public announcements to silent prayers, and the thousands of your own members’ friends, would you do it? Creator enjoys hearing all of • If there was a simple way to help members and guests feel them. more connected to your church, would you use it? There is no magical answer, Small and large churches across our nation are effectively us- but a flow of situations can ing a Facebook organization page to enhance in-reach and out- miraculously meet your reach. Should your church have one? needs; you must see and ap- Do the math. Ask for a show of hands to find out how many preciate it for what it is church members use Facebook. The average Facebook user has worth. Sometimes answers 130 registered “friends,” so if just 20 church members use or results will not come im- Facebook, that’s potentially 2,600 people who could read posts mediately, or you may feel aboutyourchurch.OnehundredmemberswithFacebookcould that you were not heard. touch 13,000. This is multiplication at its best. Convinced? I in- Always know that whatever terviewed several churches to compile these Facebook tips to your prayer might be, the help you get started. wheels of life are being ac- • No. 1: Begin well. Study other churches’ pages for ideas. knowledged, and your Ranch Allen Group Use tips from Facebook’s help section prayer is heard the very first time. (http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php) to create your Do you have the faith and churchorganizationpage.Thenaskchurchmembersandguests patience to wait for an an- to “like” (join) your page so posts will display on their news- swer? Also, isn’t it wonder- feed. ful that you do not have to • No. 2: Keep it short. Want posts to be read? Keep them very make a monetary deposit or brief. Give basic info to ignite interest and provide a link to the a down payment for your RanchAllen Group church website for more details. prayer? All you have to do is • No. 3: Add a graphic. Attract more readers by attaching make a contribution of faith. your church logo, event logo, a photo or graphic to posts. Occasionally, all of us be- • No. 4: Post regularly. Consider allowing several leaders or come overwhelmed with members to post. Two or three posts per week would be desir- problems or situations. We breaksSTAFF REPORTS intoMusic and Ministry Top as a sep- cial that 30 aired last month. able. also feel that no one under- arate CD and DVD. Outside of The Rance Allen Group was • No. 5: Keep it positive. Never forget that thousands of peo- stands what we are going INDIANAPOLIS - The leg- including two medleys of born in their grandfather’s ple may read posts. This is no place for whining. Positive posts through. Even so, we might their past hits, the new 15- endary Rance Allen Group Monroe, Mich., church and convey the emotion and reality of true fellowship and confi- not be able to define clearly has broken into the Billboard track set was recorded live at began recording profession- dence in God. what turmoil we are facing. Hot Gospel Songs chart with Detroit’s Greater Grace ally in 1971 for Stax Records, It could be a simple issue their latest radio smash, “You Temple. It’s comprised of fu- where they cut gospel songs • No. 6: Connect. Announcements help readers feel connected with the church. Tell about the upcoming men’s breakfast, that is too embarrassing to That I Trust.” ture classics such as “He that crossed over to the R&B share with a close friend, or The soul-stirring ballad fea- Delivered Me” and “Angel.” charts. In the 40 years since, kids’ camp or Easter celebration. Announce a new Bible class, Also making cameo appear- even a financial crisis. Either turing the Christianaires’ they have performed classics staff member or benevolence project. Communicate weather one of these scenarios are Paul Porter entered the chart ances on this musical merry- such as “I Belong To You,” cancellations or disaster relief. at No. 30 and promises to be go-round are Shirley Caesar “Miracle Worker,” “Something prayer-worthy. A silent • No. 7: Develop a relationship with the reader. Be authen- prayer helps ease stress and one of the most popular and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. About The Name Jesus” and ticandencouraging.TellthestoryofGodatworkinyourchurch The group performed a tension in your life. Also, songs of the new year. their current “You That I and in individual lives. Encourage readers to comment or add The Rance Allen Group just rocking new tune, “Livin’ For Trust.” anytime you are spiritually released The Live Experience Jesus,” on BET’s 11th Annual Visit www.tyscot.com for photos. Their personal enthusiasm and involvement will add down and need a lift, pray II: Celebrating 40 Years of Celebration of Gospel TV spe- more information. excitement and draw readers to your church and to God. for strength and guidance because you can be assured that God will be there for you. Reading the Bible should be a never-ending ritual. The CHURCH BRIEFS Bible enhances the results of a silent prayer because along RALEIGH OAK GROVE UAFW 102nd anniversary Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. The theme is “Still Faith,” will be performed Feb. with your prayer are scrip- THE SKATING PLACE 801 Colfax Street 9:45 a.m. The theme is “One Leaning on God’s Everlasting 23, 7 p.m. The public is invit- tures and stories that let you 5300 Fayetteville Road The 55th Founders Day and Body in Christ through God’s Arms.” Dr. Raymond Gavins of ed. know that you are not the The youth ministry at 88th church anniversary will Unconditional Love.” The Rev. Duke University, along with the first to have problems. Milennium Revival Center will be celebrated Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. E. Nathaniel Wall, pastor of New United in Praise Gospel Choir MT. VERNON Problems are eventually re- host Gospel Bounce youth and 4 p.m. respectively. Calvary Church in Durham, is and Duke University Dance 1007 S. Roxboro Street solved in one way or anoth- skate night Feb. 18, 8 p.m. to the guest preacher. Ministry, are the special guests. The church will celebrate Black History Month with the shower. We are no different from midnight. Call 801-6937. WHITE ROCK the people of Biblical times. 3400 Fayetteville Street FIRST CALVARY COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN ing of black movies every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Even throughout the ages, Afro-Centric Sunday is Feb. 13 1311 Morehead Avenue 2620 E. Weaver Street people have dealt with DURHAM at 9:30 a.m. Worshippers are A financial workshop called A Black History program is Feb. Call 688-1823 for more information. dilemmas and somehow HENDERSON GROVE encouraged to wear African at- “God Empowering Transition” 20 after the 11 a.m. service in those issues took another 2806 Page Road tire. is Feb. 14, 4 to 6 p.m. Call 489- the fellowship hall. The theme A Song Festival is Feb. 13, 3 4184. is “Excellence in Black.” route; the problems were eventually forgotten. p.m. featuring various choirs. EMMANUEL AME Send your church news to: The 2018 Riddle Road WEST DURHAM MT. ZION CHRISTIAN Triangle Tribune, 115 Market Also, it is spiritually healthy Men’s Day is Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. 1901 Athens Street 3519 Fayetteville Street Street, Suite 360H, Durham, NC to be quiet; it gives the body GREATER REFUGE The Rev. William Lamar, man- A community food giveaway The Sons of Zion Conference 27701; e-mail info@triangletri- and mind an opportunity to 1438 Maplewood Drive aging director of leadership ed- is Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. in the fel- is Feb. 20-28 at 7 p.m. nightly. bune.com; or fax 688-2740. rejuvenate. The church will celebrate its ucation at Duke Divinity, will lowship hall for the public. Call 688-4245. Deadline: Tuesday by noon. Ann G. Harris, MRE, is an 13th anniversary Feb. 13, 11 speak. inspirational freelance writer a.m. Bishop Richard Williams MT. LEVEL BAPTIST NORTH EAST who resides in Raleigh. You from Refuge Church in Bronx, EBENEZER MB 316 Hebron Road 3204 Hwy 55 can reach her at pwcsbell- N.Y., is the guest preacher. 2200 S. Alston Avenue Join the church in celebrating A black history program, [email protected]. The church will celebrate its Black History Month Feb. 20 at “We’ve Come This Far By