Former MLK speechwriter is first diversity scholar

By William J. Ford edge of American segregation ginning and ending of slavery, ers. DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION and the civil rights movement thesegregationera,Kingandoth- For nearly five decades, Jones Not many people in America to use, the former speechwriter er civil rights events. The class, has been involved in civil rights can make this claim: I knew Dr. and legal counsel to King will which began last Thursday, will events and received numerous Martin Luther King Jr., personal- teach40undergraduatestudents also feature discussions on to- achievements that include help- ly. attheUniversityofSanFrancisco day’s 49th anniversary of the ingtooutlineKing’s1963“Letter Clarence B. Jones can. Jones this fall as the school’s first di- March on Washington. Jones as- fromBirminghamJail”afterKing not only knew King, he was a versity scholar. sistedKing to draft the infamous was arrested for non-violently closeadvisertothedistinguished Students enrolled in the 15- “I Have a Dream” speech deliv- protesting the city’s segregated civil rights leader. weekcoursetitled“FromSlavery eredintheNation’sCapitol.Jones businesses;aidinginnegotiations Putting his firsthand knowl- to Obama” will focus on the be- was one of King’s closest advis- See FORMER/2A Clarence B. Jones

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It emerges from the “Stone of Hope” and standsstrongandtallagainstthebackdrop initiatives of the National Mall, a memorial to a man who gave his life in the quest for equality. By Freddie Allen A year after the granite memorial honor- NNPA ing the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was un- veiled, an estimated 2 million people have visited it. Travelers visit regularly from all areas of the world. There have been re- unions,proposals,prayervigilsandgospel concerts at the site. Mostvisitorsmarvelatthemajestyofthe $120millionmemorial,buttherehavebeen complaints about the severity of King’s ex- pression and the inaccuracy of the word- ing carved into the statue. The wording is derived from King’s “Drum Major Instinct” sermon, which was delivered in February 1968, less than two months before he was assassinated. “I was a drum major for justice, peace and right- eousness,” the statue says. King’s actual words were: “If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was Larry Bryant is straight and has a drum major for justice. Say that I was a AIDS. drum major for peace. I was a drum major forrighteousness.Andalloftheothershal- WASHINGTON - No one can cred- low things will not matter.” DNC itably deny the burden of the Authorities said they expect the wording HIV/AIDS epidemic in the black to be changed later this year to accurately community. Although blacks rep- represent King’s statement. resent only 12 percent of the U.S. population, they accounted for 44 percent of all new HIV infections. makes Blackwomenaccountedfor57per- cent of all new HIV infections among women and 64 percent of all new AIDS diagnoses among women. itspoint In 2010, 85 percent of black women were infected through het- erosexualactivities,andblackmen whohavesexwithmenstandaone in four chance of being infected First lady Michelle Obama thrills the DNC crowd during her Tuesday night speech in support of her husband. with HIV before their 25th birth- days and 60 percent chance of be- ing infected by the time they reach Boost Obama, blast Romney age 40. In the mountain of stats and pro- grams, the impact of the AIDS epi- Speakers and party’splatform “Mitt Romney just doesn’t get it,” said San Antonio demic on straight black men is of- Mayor Julian Castro, who delivered the keynote speech. ten overlooked. Why? proclaim progressive agenda “He just has no idea how good he’s had it.” “We were never properly intro- When First lady Michelle Obama came to the stage, she duced to the epidemic and who it By Michaela L. Duckett portrayed her husband as a man who understands. She was infecting,” said Larry Bryant, [email protected] shared how they both came from humble beginnings the director of national advocacy where their parents sacrificed so they could have an ed- organizingatHousingWorks,ano- Democrats make their case for re-electing President ucation. profit organization that advocates BarackObamaonTuesdaybypaintingtheirpartyasmore Although the Obamas now live a life of privilege, Mrs. forendinghomelessnessandAIDS. inclusiveandbetterpreparedto fight forthe middle class Obama said it wasn’t always that way. She shared how “First,weweretoldbytheCDCthat New Miss and women. it was a white gay male disease. Obama dumpster dived for furniture and used to pick Distancing themselves from Republicans as the party her up for dates in a car that was so raggedy she could Then, we were told it was a disease of wealthy old white men, the speakers at Time Warner see the street from a hole in the door. She said the only of white gay males and injection Cable Arena took every opportunity to highlight reason they have been able to build the life they have drug users. Then, we were told it Black USA Democrats’ diversity. now is because they received a good education. was a disease of white gay males “We are a convention that really looks like America – Shesaid,throughitall,herhusbandneverforgotwhere injection drug users and Haitian every race and every background,” DNC Secretary Alice he came from. immigrants.” ‘ready’for Germond said. “For Barack, these issues are not political – they’re per- Other activists cite the lack of Speakers touted Obama’s efforts to bring the nation sonal,” she said. “Barack knows what it means when a HIV/AIDSpreventionandtreatment back from the brink of economic ruin by adding jobs, family struggles. He knows what it means to want some- messages that focus on the unique saving the American auto industry and investing in edu- thing more for your kids and grandkids. Barack knows needsofheterosexualmalesasone the future cation while passing health care reform and equal-pay the American Dream because he’s lived it…and he wants of the reasons that many straight legislation. They also played up his success in tracking everyone in this country to have that same opportuni- black men ignore the epidemic down and killing Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, end- ty.” overtaking their neighborhoods. By Freddie Allen ing the war in Iraq, drawing down troop levels in The DNC concluded Thursday night with Obama giv- “Wehavenationalcampaignsand Afghanistan and repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. While WASHINGTON POST ing his acceptance speech at Bank of America Stadium. nationalinitiativesaroundwomen, they were at it, Democrats criticized Republican chal- The party has vowed to make this year’s DNC the most for men who have sex with men WASHINGTON - Thirty young black lenger Mitt Romney as unworthy of voters’ trust. open and accessible political convention in history, and and for injecting drug users,” said women shimmering platinum and white “Never in American history has a candidate tried so Steve Kerrigan, CEO of the DNC Committee, said they Terrence Young, manager of test- eveninggownslittheTheaterofPerforming hard to hide himself from the people he wants to serve,” achieved that goal with events that are open to the pub- ing and field operations for the Arts at the University of the District of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) said. “We lic and live streaming the convention online. Community Education Group, an Columbia. They prayed through perfect can only imagine what secrets would be revealed if he Healsosaidthisyear’sDNCwasattendedbythelargest organization dedicated to stem- pageant smiles thinking “Please don’t call showed 12 years of his tax returns like his father did.” number of delegates ever assembled at a political con- ming the flow of AIDS. Young said my name.” It was an exciting moment that Democrats took aim at the Romney/Ryan agenda, say- vention. he’softenfeltinvisibleatAIDScon- each one of them had dreamed of over and ing that under their administration, taxes would increase “We welcomed 6,000 more than either party has ever ferences and in work groups that over, but no one wanted to hear their name for the middle class, women would have less freedom to welcomed,” he said in his opening remarks. “We do this seemtotargeteverypopulationac- called. Not yet. Not until the very last name make decisions about their health care, same-sex cou- because it’s important. When people are engaged, we cept for straight black men. ples would not receive equal rights, seniors would lose can together sew a better America.” See NEW/2A their Medicare and more jobs would go overseas. See STRAIGHT/2A

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Continued from 1A there’s an initiative for hetero- the AIDS epidemic. ing HIV/AIDS prevention and photo ops in the community on “Until we get our equivalent to “If I’m not directing any mes- sexual black men,” he said. “What we don’t want 10 years treatment messages hanging in National Black HIV/AIDS Day David Geffen, until we get our sages to you, if I’m not develop- In2010,Youngco-foundedthe from now, if there is a still an health clinics and doctor offices. (February7)andWorldAIDSDay equivalenttoEltonJohn,untilwe ing any interventions for you, if Heterosexual Men of Color HIV/AIDS epidemic, we don’t When heterosexual men don’t (December 1) for black men and get our equivalent to Barney I’m telling you this isn’t your Coalition,believedtobetheonly want to find heterosexual black see themselves on those same women en masse to take the epi- Frank, who is going to raise the problem, what do you expect to national organization in the men facing the same epidemic billboardsandposters,theytune demic more seriously. volume?,” Wafford said. happen?” he said. United States dedicated exclu- that white gay men were in the outandthedatagapswells,mak- Young noted that CDC-funded sivelytoaddressingtheAIDSepi- ‘80s,” Morrow said. ing it difficult for researchers to Diffusion of Effective Behavioral demic from the heterosexual First, AIDS experts have to define the scope of the crisis, ex- Interventions project lists 30 in- black male point of view. Young reachapopulationthathaslarge- perts say. dividual programs and of those worked with Dwayne Morrow of ly turned a deaf ear to the epi- This data gap also limits the only one that targets the needs the AIDS Foundation of Houston demic. When straight black men pool of straight black men avail- of straight black men. to launch the HMOCC to ensure don’t get the message, it creates able to participate in clinical tri- “The way things have been that straight black men have a a perpetual cycle. The popula- als. looking over the last 30 years, voiceandaseatatthetablewhen tion of straight black men see AIDS activist and civil rights there will be initiatives for pur- it comes to pulling the ears of drug users, gays and women leader Tony Wafford said it’s go- ple people on the moon before keypolicymakersassociatedwith plastered across billboards on ing to take more than black lead- thehighwayandpostersscream- ers staging drive-by HIV testing New Miss Black USA‘ready’for future

ization,” Arrington said. “[The pageant] creates opportunities that wouldn’t be available to them before.” This year’s winner is ready to take advantage of opportunities that lie ahead. “I’m ready for the work,” Watkinssaid.”Iknowthatit’snot going to be easy, but I’m ready.” ready.”

NOTICE OF A DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED GRADE SEPARATION OF MORRISVILLE PARKWAY (STATE ROAD 3060) AND THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY (NCRR)/NORFOLK SOUTHERN (NS) CROSSING NO. 904 436A, AND TRACK REALIGNMENT

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold an informal Design Public Hearing between 5 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at From left to right: Miss Black North Carolina Pia Jessup, Miss Black Oklahoma Claudia Williamson, 2011 Miss Black USA Ocelia Gibson, 2012 Miss Black USA Salena Watkins, the Morrisville Town Hall - Council Chambers, 100 Town Hall Dr., Morrisville. Miss Black Minnesota Brittany Lynch and Miss Black Michigan Alescia Hollowell. Interested individuals may attend this informal hearing any time during the above Continued from 1A her. peted in the first Miss Black USA “Iknewthiswastheperfectop- Pageant on June 6, 1987, at the hours. NCDOT representatives will display maps and be available to answer was called. portunity for me,” Watkins said. J.W. Marriott hotel ballroom in questions and receive comments. Input received will be taken into consideration as The fourth runner-up, Miss “(Miss Black USA) is about cele- Washington,D.C.,andthatnight, BlackMichigan,wascalled.Next, bratingwomenofcolor.I’mdark- Miss Black Maryland Tamiko work on the project progresses. Please note that there will not be a formal the third runner-up, Miss Black skinned and I have curly hair, Gibson captured the crown. presentation. Minnesota. Then, Miss Black and I can be myself and still be Watkins cited the importance North Carolina. a black queen.” of parental involvement and “It’s getting warm up here, In a sense, Watkins’ win was a teacheraccountabilitytoimprove NCDOT proposes to convert the existing at-grade rail crossing of Morrisville right?”chuckledpageantco-host victory for other women who education during the question- Brian Christopher. A rambunc- look like her. and-answer segment, flexed her Parkway (S.R. 3060) and the North Carolina Railroad (NCRR)/Norfolk Southern tious audience member quickly And that was exactly what guns during the fitness portion, (NS) track into a grade separated crossing. A grade separation means using a bridge corrected him: “No, it’s hot!” Karen Arrington had in mind showcased her talent and elec- The hopes of Miss Black when she created the contest 25 trifiedtheaudiencewithafusion to separate intersecting roads and/or railroads. NCDOT plans to depress or lower the Oklahoma, the first runner-up, years ago. dance number to Nina Simone’s roadway to accomplish this with the railroad elevation remaining the same as it is weredashedwhenhernamewas Arringtongrewupduringape- “See-line Woman,” and floored today. The project limits along Morrisville Parkway will extend from Crabtree announced. Audience members riod when “blonde hair and blue the judges in a white and gold applauded, wild with anticipa- eyes” were still the accepted strapless, mermaid-fit floor- Crossing Parkway to Quail Fields Court. The limits of the track work extend from tion, some still waving signs standards of beauty in America, length gown. east of the Crabtree Creek bridge to the Cary Parkway overpass. During bearingthenameoftheirfavorite ruling out gorgeous and grace- Dawn Moss, one of the judges contestant.Thetimehadarrived ful, and black women who did- from the pageant, said she was construction, traffic will be maintained along a proposed off-site detour route. The when the remaining contestants n’t fit that European mold. lookingforthat“itfactor”ineach proposed project also reduces the railroad curvature for improved operations and finallywantedtoheartheirname. “They weren’t women that contestant and Watkins brought They would hear it now or not at lookedlikemeinmagazines,and “it”eachtimesheglidedontothe improves road safety and traffic flow along Morrisville Parkway. all.Itgotevenhotterintheroom. there were very few images of stage. Moss held the Miss Black “And the winner of Miss Black blackwomeninmainstreamme- USAcrownin1996andproduced The proposed grade separation is part of an effort to reduce the number of 2012 dia,” Arrington recalled. the pageant from 2007-11. USA...Scholarship...Pageant... “Anytimeyouareapartofasub- “That title and that crown are redundant and/or unsafe rail-highway at-grade crossings statewide. The purpose of Competition... is...” Stacey culture, it’s important for you to so powerful,” she said. “The sky the proposed project is to improve passenger train schedule reliability, reduce McKenzie, fashion model and define your own standard of isthelimit.Whateverherdreams pageant co-host, stumbled over beauty, and it’s important for are she can make it happen.” congestion, increase the overall corridor capacity, and to enhance the safety and thehandwrittencard,whichonly you to celebrate who you are.” Arrington said 80 percent of efficiency of the railroad within the study area. addedtothemountingsuspense. Arrington founded the Miss the contestants this year were Christopher beat out a drum roll Black USA Pageant to celebrate enrolled in professional or grad- onthepodium...“MissNewYork! the talent, beauty and intellect uateschools,upfrom60percent A map displaying the location and design and a copy of the Environmental Miss Black New York!” of young women who were of- last year. Miss Black Georgia is a That would be Salena Watkins. ten overlooked by mainstream practicing attorney. Miss Black Assessment (EA) of the project are available for public review at the NCDOT At first, Watkins said she didn’t pageants. Twenty-one contest- Nevada is a physical therapist. Highway Division 5 Office located at 2612 N. Duke Street in Durham; Town of even hear them call her state. antsfromacrossthenationcom- “They see it as a vehicle by at- Morrisville -Town Hall, 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville; and at the Town of Cary Then everyone started staring at tachingthemselvestothisorgan- – Engineering Dept., 316 N. Academy St., Cary. The map may also be viewed at: http://www.ncdot.gov/doh/preconstruct/highway/roadway/HearingMaps/hearingma St. Paul’s College to reopen ps_by_county/ Anyone desiring additional information may contact Jamille Robbins, NCDOT- By Reginald Stuart two years ago. Human Environment Section at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION “Wewill haveclasson campusthis fall andnext 27699-1598, by phone at (919) 707-6085 or via e-mail at [email protected]. spring,” said an enthusiastic Dr. Claud Flythe, in- Trustees of St. Paul’s College, stripped of its ac- terim president and chief executive officer of St. Comments may be submitted until October 5, 2012. creditation earlier this summer by the Southern Paul’s, a college founded in the 1800s by the Association of Colleges and School, voted Episcopal Church. “We’ve been inundated with NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Thursday to reopen the institution next month calls. The phone’s been ringing all day.” and offer a full 2012-13 school year of classes Flythe said school officials plan to meet again Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this hearing. Anyone and programs as it works to resolve SACS’ issues to devise a school calendar that will reflect a lat- requiring special services should contact Robbins as early as possible so that with the college. er than usual start of the school year and still The decision by the small, rural central Virginia comply with various attendance goals and ac- arrangements can be made. college, boosted by a district federal court ruling commodate holiday breaks during the school Wednesday temporarily halting the effect of the year. SACS decision, came as officials insisted they In a practical sense, the two-page court decree Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to want no fight with the SACS, only an opportuni- Wednesday by Judge Charles A. Pannell Jr. of the read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request ty to demonstrate the institution has complied prior to the hearing by calling 1-800-481-6494. with the litany of SACS concerns that led the ac- See ST. PAUL’S/3A crediting body to place St. Paul’s on probation 3A NEWS/The TrTriangleTribuneiangleTribune Sunday, September 9, 2012 St. Paul’s College ready to reopen for class

Continued from 2A cation funds,a sourceof income whichevercomesfirst.Thecourt losing its accreditation this year, on board to fulfill their commit- Paul’s is hoping the SACS essential to tuition driven insti- did not set a date for hearing the St. Paul’s interim leadership ments to the college if it got a Commission on Colleges will U.S. Court for the Northern tutions. merits of St. Paul’s complaint. launchedanambitiouscampaign clear bill of health from SACS. consider its case for reaffirma- District of Georgia, Atlanta Theinjunctionagainstenforce- “St. Paul’s respects and wants last November to strengthen the It was just a few weeks before tion at its December meeting. Division, means St. Paul’s re- ment of the SACS decision gov- to be a member of SACS,” said tiny school’s finances and the June SACS meeting that all Meanwhile, Flythe said he and mains accredited, although still ernstherelationshipbetweenthe Flythe, a veteran higher educa- tenured faculty roster. By June, the parts came together for St. his colleagues were busy trying on probation with SACS. The de- accrediting agency and the col- tion administrator who spent itraisednearly$5millionincash Paul’s but too late for the wheels to reaffirm commitments made cree means St. Paul’s “is and re- lege until the court can hear St. most of his career at Virginia andpledgesoffinancialsupport, of the SACS bureaucracy to care- this past winter and spring in an mains eligible to participate” in Paul’s arguments for permanent State University. “All we needed andsigneddealswithseveralter- fullychurnthroughthecollege’s effort to determine whether all receiving federal and state edu- relief or the agency and institu- was time.” minaldegreeacademicianswho, latest documents in time for an whocametotheinstitution’sres- tion settle their differences, In a Hail Mary run at avoiding like the donors, said they were educated SACS vote in June. St. cue are still on board. College debate is the ‘game before the game’

essary to prevent voter fraud principle but rather as an anti- among Republicans seeking to quated solution that has in prac- unseat President Obama. tice become so diluted it no “Of course, the type of debate longer addresses discrimination thatwedorequiresustoprovide against African-Americans but coherentarguments,”saidAustin diversity for other groups. Williams,leaderoftheMorehouse “That approach was taken be- team. “If we had to implement cause the way it is debated in some type of voter ID law, we mainstreamsociety,itisadebate want to make it as inclusive and that is dominated by the major- as enfranchising as possible.” ity,” said Daniel Cokes, a legal Howard had the uphill burden communications major who led of having to advocate against af- the Howard team. “So when it firmative action - a position that comes to debating why it is ger- often brings vitriolic criticism to mane for us, we have to main- any African-American who taintheempowermentelements, adopts such a stance, particular- especially with affirmative ac- ly if he has benefited in any way tion. We don’t want to say we from affirmative action policies. don’t want our community to TheHowarddebateteam’stac- have progress and equality.” tic was to argue against affirma- Wejustneeddifferentmeans.” tive action, not on its merits in

Students from the Morehouse College debate team confer during an argument by Howard’s Gavette Richardson. By Jamaal Abdul-Alim thedebate,itwaswhentheteams dressed the concerns of critics DIVERSE ISSUES IN EDUCATION had to argue against something such as the NAACP, who charge that enjoys widespread support that proposed voter ID require- among African-Americans, or ments are actually conservative- WASHINGTON - Before the conversely, for something that backed attempts to disenfran- Howard and Morehouse football is widely rejected by African- chise the minority vote. teams squared off last weekend Americans, they did so from a For instance, to allay the con- at RFK Stadium for the AT&T perspective that emphasized cerns that requiring a voter ID Nation’s Football Classic, debate themesofempowermentanden- would place an undue financial teams from both HBCUs tackled franchisement. burden on the poor, the some tough topics during the Leaders of both teams said Morehouse team - acting as fed- “Game Before the Game.” from a strategic standpoint, it eral lawmakers - advocated for Theverbalshowdownfeatured was expedient to advance their thefederalgovernmenttoshoul- fiery rhetoric, sharp witticisms argumentsinawaytheythought der the cost for the poor to ob- and even a few personal barbs wouldplaywellwiththepredom- tain documents necessary to get as both teams sought to score inantly black audience, as op- a voter ID. They also sought to points with an enthusiastic posed to simply co-opting famil- make it convenient for the poor crowd. iar lines of attack that have al- to obtain a voter ID at the local The near-capacity audience at ready been advanced in main- post office or DMV. Howard’s Cramton Auditorium stream society. WhereasvoterIDinitiativesare was so engrossed in the debate Thus, when Morehouse found widely backed by Republicans, thatmanyignoredrepeatedpleas itself arguing in support of a na- Morehouse flipped the voter ID to hold their applause until each tionallawthatwouldrequirevot- debate on its head and suggest- debater finished his or her spiel. er IDs, it did so in a way that ad- ed voter identification was nec- If any one thing distinguished HOST CHURCHES - Gates of Praise Christian Church • God Can not Lie Ministry Simply Prophetic Ministries • Christian Revival Church Protesters, police stare down without much confrontation

said he came here because he are dealing with every day.” By Cheris F.Hodges wants to make the same state- Camped out in Marshall Park, FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST ment to the Democrats that he Apollo said the protesters know made to the Republicans in they won’t get a direct line to CHARLOTTE–Protestersatthe Tampa: “We want to let them PresidentBarackObamaormany DemocraticNationalConvention know that people are concerned elected officials. However, they aren’tsimplytryingtobedisrup- about the issues that are going want to target delegates who do tive. They’re just using disrup- on,” he said. “We are concerned have a direct line to the power tion to make their voices heard. about representatives who are players in their party. Tuesdayafternoon,afewhours not representing their best inter- KatrinaCorbell,anOccupyWall before the convention officially ests.” Streeter who is also from New started, there was a tense but Apollosaidpoliticians,nomat- York, said when she was in peaceful dust-up of protesters ter the party, hold the interests Tampa last week for the RNC, across from the NASCAR Hall of of big business and campaign women’s rights issues attracted Fame enroute to the speakers’ contributors in higher regard her. In Charlotte, it’s environ- platform. Activists – including than the people who elect them. mental issues. Occupy Wall Streeters and pro- “They need to stop – for lack Police were prepared and laid lifers – were surrounded by po- of a better word – bitching and out a security plan in August to lice. moaning about what the detailhowcrowdswouldbecon- The standoff broke up when Republicansaren’tdoingorwhat trolled. It appears to be working. rain began to pour some two this group is doing,” he said. So far, there have been few ar- hours after it all began. “Cut it out, start working to- rests. When asked about police Whatdotheprotestershopeto gether and come up with solu- aroundthe protesters’campsite accomplish in Charlotte? tionstothisissuesandproblems at Marshall Park, Apollo said it’s Occupy Wall Street participant that normal John and Jane Does been like a vacation. Mark Apollo of New York City

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The primary goal of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this week is to highlight the sharp contrast between the policies of President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, his Republican op - ponent. In the past, political conventions were used to count delegates to determine each party's respective pres - idential nominee. That has changed in recent years, with the ballot outcome already determined by the time thousands of delegates roll into a city for the convention. Today, the speeches are directed at mil - lions watching on television, the Internet or a mobile device, not the people sit - ting in the convention hall. Republicans concluded their national convention in Tampa, Fla., and for the first time in 60 years, the GOP nominee didn't make the argument that his par - ty will do a better job in foreign affairs. GEORGE E. President Obama took that issue away Hampton, hair and freedom of expression from Republicans by ending U.S. involve - URRY C ment in the war in Iran, bringing troops In 2001, Hampton that hair is personal and pushing back against those back from Afghanistan and approving a University implemented a Hampton University - and students should be able to standards. There are those mission that resulted in the death of policy for its black male HBCUs in general - should wear it any way they students who fight the sta - Osama bin Laden. business school students: be out in front on this dis - choose. tus quo and succeed, and With shifting U.S. demographics, the Tampa gath - no cornrows, dreadlocks or cussion, helping corporate From my perspective, in there are those who will ering may be the last national political convention braids. In the past few America to understand cul - order to fully understand have to choose another that Republicans, or any other party, can make a race- weeks, controversy over the tural differences as they re - the Hampton's hair ban and place of employment other based appeal to white voters. Despite token appear - policy has resurfaced. late to blacks and providing the actions of the college's than a Fortune 500 compa - ances by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice From the institution's per - a venue in which students administration, it is impor - ny. Rather than asserting and Artur Davis, a former Democratic congressman spective, the ban is prepar - can debate issues of expres - tant to consider the history control over the students, from Alabama who couldn't carry his on precinct in ing the students for the cor - sion and notions of profes - of the nation's black col - Hampton and all colleges his bid for governor, Team Romney made a major ap - porate world. The dean of sionalism. If not at the na - leges. From their beginnings and universities should peal to its base. And the selection of Paul Ryan as his the business tion's HBCUs, where else can in the late 19th Century, work with them to make in - running mate served to underscore that point. school be - these conversations and HBCUs have often had to be formed choices and to think The problem for Republicans is undecided inde - lieves that subsequent learning experi - conservative in order to pro - critically about the systems pendent voters will largely decide the election. And graduates ences then take place? tect their students from out - in place that curtail their Romney, a Massachusetts moderate-turned-conser - with corn - side forces. This was espe - freedoms. vative, can't afford to rows, dread - cially the case during the Self-expression and indi - appeal directly to that locks or A professor of higher edu - Jim Crow era - a time in vidual freedoms are values group without alienat - braids will not cation at the University of which the education of that most Americans cher - ing ardent conserva - be able to gain Pennsylvania, Dr. Marybeth blacks was a threat to main - ish. Suppressing these free - tives already suspicious employment Gasman is the author of MARYBETH stream America. doms helps no one. It con - of him. due to stan - Envisioning Black Colleges: Presidents of black col - forms to the status quo but Except for a speech to GASMAN dards of appear - A History of the United Negro leges knew their students worse than that, it fails to the NAACP annual con - ance and dress College Fund and lead edi - were not looked upon as in - teach students how to think vention in Houston, that are expected within the tor of Understanding dividuals like white stu - critically and manage their Romney has done little corporate setting. He is cor - Minority Serving Institutions. dents, but instead viewed as own actions. to appeal to African- rect in many cases. American voters. Not a group. The actions of one There have been several black student reflected the that it would do him corporations that have been much good. A recent actions of all black stu - in hot water over their poli - dents. Given the vile racism NBC News/Wall Street cies banning cornrows and Journal poll showed lurking about at the time, locks as these policies having a parental view of Romney getting zero specifically target African- percent of the black the college-student relation - Obama Americans. In addition, ship was often necessary. vote. Of course, that does there are unspoken and un - not mean no black person in America will vote for Today, some HBCU admin - written policies and prac - istrators still want to pro - him. Instead, the zero was in a poll with a margin of tices that hold blacks back error of 3.1 percent. That means that Romney prob - tect students from from higher level positions American racism (which is ably will not match John McCain's unimpressive 4 per - when they do not conform cent in 2008. By comparison, George W. Bush cap - alive and kicking) and in do - to Eurocentric ways of ing so they often curtail tured 11 percent of the black vote in 2004. grooming and dressing. Both Obama and Bill Clinton were elected president freedom of expression. From the critics' perspec - Rather than have a ban on without receiving a majority of the white vote. And tive, a ban on culturally Obama can do it again this year. hairstyles, a better ap - black styles of hair both lim - proach would be to talk to Look at how this plays out in the battleground state its freedom of expression of North Carolina, which Obama carried by only 4,177 students about traditional and conforms to white standards of professional - votes - or 0.3 percent - in 2008. ideals of beauty. They feel Blacks make up 22 percent of North Carolina's pop - ism and the ramifications of ulation. Over the past decade, 1.5 million people mi - grated to North Carolina - 61.9 percent of them non- white. According to demographers quoted by the Charlotte Observer, Obama can carry the state by win - Who cares about the least among us? ning just 36 percent to 37 percent of the white vote. Obama's larger problem is that after campaigning Although there is still a four years ago on a theme of hope and change, there when poor people get free - The term "Unhappy the problem. To show how debate between those who bies from the government - Median" points to the seri - silly we are when it comes to is not much of either today. His severest critics note say "Happy Median" and that after promising change, that's about all they have not Wall Street bankers and ousness of the problems our own economic security, "Happy Medium," despite major corporations. facing this country, espe - we vehemently complained left in their pockets after nearly four years of his lead - the latter being in the over - ership. Mitt Romney's assertion cially among black and poor about the Shackle Gym Shoe, whelming majority, there is about the poor having a people. And right now no so much so that it was tak- Of course, it's impossible to bring about change by no doubt in today's parl - yourself. And Obama was naïve to believe he could safety net, therefore, he was one is addressing this ever- en off the market. But that ance "median" is the topic "not worried" about them, expanding group of citi - $315 pair of LeBron James single-handedly change the political bickering in of conversation. Washington. The party out of power is always plot - paints a very graphic pic - zens. gym shoes will surely be the The latest depressing re - ture of the antithesis of President Obama "can't" rage of the marketplace, ting to re-gain control. However, Republicans reached port came from a new low when Senate Minority Leader Mitch what this country should be say anything in support of mainly the black market- the Pew about. Who was it that said black people, and Romney place. McConnell announced before Obama was sworn in Research that his top priority was to make sure Obama was a we should be judged on how doesn't "care about the Determining median Center, "The we as a nation treat the least poor." Where does that leave household income and net one-term president. And Republicans have sought to Lost Decade of block his major initiatives, including his signature among us? I wonder if the us? As usual, it leaves many worth are great exercises for the Middle folks in charge think that by of us on the sidelines watch - the statisticians, economists Affordable Care Act. Class." To no They outmaneuvered him on extending the Bush tax ignoring the poor they will ing the game and even and politicians, but to those one's surprise I just go away. cheering for one side or the at the bottom of the econom- cuts. On the campaign trail, Obama promised to ex - am sure, it tend the Bush tax cuts only for individuals earning JAMES We will hear much about other in spite of our unhap - ic spectrum, things are in a pointed out the the middle class and how py state of affairs. As for less than $200,000 and couples making less than CLINGMAN most unhappy state. dire straits of both parties plan to help that "safety net," chew on Regardless of what happens $250,000, a position favored by most Americans. the so-called However, Obama consented to a GOP plan extending that group of people, but I'd this statement by the Center in November, we will wake middle class, citing that me - like to know what their on Budget and Policy up the next morning and all tax cuts supposedly in exchange for extending un - dian household income had employment benefits. Obama should have stood his plans are for the poor, some Priorities: "While the in - find ourselves in the relative dropped 5 percent, but even of whom were pushed out crease in poverty primarily same situation, and it will ground and forced Republicans to vote on whether more important was the fact to extend unemployment benefits to people who had of the middle class because reflects developments in the persist until we decide we that median household of loss of jobs, housing fore - economy, weaknesses in the have had enough. Then and lost their jobs. wealth had gone from House Republicans learned early they could simply closures or a reduction in safety net particularly in the only then will black econom- $129,582 to $93,150, a star - the value of their homes. A temporary federal unem - ic empowerment move to pretend to be interested in adopting bipartisan leg - tling 28 percent decline. islation. In an effort to court them, Obama would pro - story in the Sept. 2011 edi - ployment benefits program the forefront of our psyche Where do you fit in this tion of USA Today, "Typical also contributed to it." and take the precedence it pose legislation he hoped would appeal to conserva - statistical dilemma? tives. They would play along right up to the end and U.S. family got poorer dur - A great deal of the crime deserves and should have All of this talk about the ing the past 10 years," stat - in this country emanates had for decades. withdraw from the process, leaving Obama with pro - middle class leaves me won - posals that even his base couldn't support. ed "The share of people liv - from an economic position. dering what politicians and ing in poverty hit 15.1 per - I suppose only when we The test this week for Obama is to demonstrate he statisticians think about the isn't the same naïve former U.S. senator he was four cent, the highest level since have seen enough killing poor or lower-tier people in 1993; and 2.6 million more among young folks who are Jim Clingman, founder of years ago in Denver, Colo. With Republicans hell-bent this country. All of the con - on not seeing Obama return to the White House, he people moved into poverty, willing to get money or the Greater Cincinnati versation and concentration the most since the Census things they value by any African American Chamber needs to show he has more than just the audacity of are on the middle class. Of hope. began keeping track in means necessary will we see of Commerce, is an adjunct course, the upper class is 1959." The article went on a significant change in how professor at the University of well taken care of and, ac - George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge to say that "Median income we address the issue of Cincinnati. cording to folks like Paul for black households fell 3.2 poverty. Statistics and rhet - magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Ryan, it's only significant Publishers Association News Service and editorial di - percent to $32,068." oric obviously will not solve rector of Heart & Soul magazine. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Raleigh • Cary • Durham • Chapel Hill 5A Business/RealEstate

usiness Future jobs will require more diversity B STAFF REPORTS Plato Versus Plumbing: Toward Institute. “North Carolina’s pol- economy. • institutionalize assessment Individualized Education and icy and educational leaders The authors recommend of future fits among education, riefs Should all high school stu- Career Passways for All North therefore need to continue to these steps to encourage the training and labor market; and B dents be encouraged to go to Carolinians,”DanielP.Gitterman invest in our people’s acquisi- state’s future economic pros- • explore the viability of new college or would some benefit and Peter A. Coclanis conclude tionofknowledge,skillsandex- perity: insurance products that guard more from on-the-job training? that a more complex job mar- perience from kindergarten • foster individual education- against future economic uncer- MORTGAGE CONFERENCE Accordingtorecommendations ketwillrequiremorediversified through adult career and tech- al and career plans and build tainty. TheN.C.BankersAssociation from researchers at the preparation of jobseekers. nical education.” multiple passways; “What is needed is a new bi- will host the American University of North Carolina at “Recent forecasts regarding While positions for workers •supportvarioustypesofcer- partisan consensus, acknowl- MortgageConferenceSept.10- Chapel Hill, preparing people future occupational opportuni- withcollegeeducationsarelike- tificate programs as viable al- edging the value of four-year forthejobsofthefuturewill re- 12 at the Raleigh Marriott ties in North Carolina predict lytogrowatafasterrateincom- ternatives to college degrees; college degrees for some peo- quire a mix of education, train- Crabtree Valley Hotel. To reg- job growth in a variety of areas, ing years, in sheer numbers, • invest in “middle-skill” jobs ple and aiming for the goal of ing and experience, based on some form of postsecondary ister, contact Lennon Dodson onlysomeofwhichcallforpost- most future jobs in the state and “globally competitive and the talents and interests of the secondary education,” said won’t require a college degree. educationforall,”saidCoclanis, at 800-662-7044 or competent” workers; job seekers. Gitterman, associate professor However,somepost-secondary • build a stronger and better director of UNC’s Global [email protected]. In a discussion paper pub- ofpublicpolicyandaseniorfel- education will give job seekers marked bridge from communi- Research Institute. WELLNESS DAY lished online, “Moving Beyond low at the Global Research the flexibility they will need in ty college to a four-year degree; The Morrisville Chamber of a still evolving post-recession Commerce will host its 2012 Wellness Day on Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1700 Perimeter Park Dr. Call (919) 463-7150. Controversy over new digital media service BUSINESS MEETING Morrisville Police Chief Ira DIVERSE STAFF affect Internet technology use Joneswillspeakwithbusiness and design.” leaders about recent crime In an opinion article appearing in theGrio.com, digital media “Dalton Caldwell’s brief men- trends at the Morrisville tion of ‘K-mart ads in my time- Chamber of Commerce’s strategistLaurenDeLisaColeman has scholars mulling over line,’ while a problematic refer- Breakfast with the Chief Sept. whether App.net, a Twitter-like ence to lower socioeconomic 13, 8-9:30 a.m. at 260 Town social media platform, will ben- commerce opportunities, is Hall Dr. Register at efitfromapotential“whiteflight” much more emblematic of the www.MorrisvilleChamber.org. of users fleeing the base of geek’sdesiretoretaintheinstru- BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Twitter’s racially-diverse follow- mental ‘purity’ of a social net- A Tri-Chamber Business ing. work ‘For Geeks By Geeks,’“ After Hours is Sept. 13, 5:30 “The greatest talking point in Brock told theGrio. to 7:30 p.m. at Edward Jones, the debate over its launch is the In Brock’s view, however, 22 N. Main St. in Wendell. Call fact App.net will require an an- Caldwellhasinvitedscrutinyfor 266-4603. nual $50 membership fee. This the possibility of race and class RIBBON CUTTING cost might create a space segre- baiting. Oce’NorthAmerica,aCanon gated by class and color on the “Deploying racial and class- Group Company, will host an web, prompting richer (usually based ideology to attract atten- open house on Sept. 19, 10 white) people to flee social me- tion to a fledgling enterprise is a.m. to 3 p.m. at 598 Airport diaoutletslikeTwitter,onwhich a longstanding tactic of Americancorporateandcivicso- Blvd.,Suite100.Attendeesare people of color over-index, for ciety. It’s disappointing to see encouraged to wear their fa- more exclusive environs,” Coleman writes. butnotsurprisingtofind,”Brock vorite pro or college football said. gear. Call (919) 463-7158. Race and new media expert Dr. Jessie Daniels, a professor “If(it’s)truethat(peopleofcol- sistent history of finding racial- that when the percentage of TRAINING Andre Brock, who teaches at the University of Iowa’s School of at City University of New York or out-index on Twitter), it does- ly integrated spaces uncomfort- blacks in a previously all-white The city of Raleigh’s LibraryandInformationScience, andauthorofCyberRacism,has n’tsurprisemetolearnthatwhite able and then fleeing as a re- neighborhood reaches about 7 Business Assistance Program has studied statements by said it’s reasonable to consider people might find (such plat- sponse. There are lots of exam- percent, whites consistently be- will offer a quarterly training App.netFounderDaltonCaldwell that white Americans view so- forms) ‘too Black.’ And, perhaps ples of this, but racial integra- gintovotewithmovingvansand sessiononSept.27,2to4p.m. to examine his “attitude as it re- cialmediaplatformsthroughthe more to the point, white people tion in housing is maybe the flee the neighborhood,” Daniels tolearnwhatpayment/perfor- lates to how cultural ideologies lens of race and class. in the U.S. have a long and con- most telling. Research indicates told theGrio.com. mancebondingandinsurance coverage is required by the city. Sylvia Grady of First AmericaInsuranceandJordan Koronet of CNA Surety will speak at 630 Beacon Lake Dr. Energy loan program for Chapel Hill homeowners Contact: Luther Williams or Maria Torres at (919) 996- STAFF REPORTS and Urban Development to offer heaters,andinstallinginsulation, Hill save money on their energy SEEA supports local BBP initia- 3840. Deadline: Sept. 24. the loan program across the solarpanelsandgeothermalheat bills.” tives in 13 participating cities to HOMES TOUR CHAPEL HILL - Saving energy country and will be the first to pumps.Supportedbya$150,000 Homeowners seeking financ- just got easier for homeowners develop and incubate communi- The Home Builders offer it in North Carolina. interest rate buy down - allocat- ing will be able to work with ty-based programs and incen- Association of Durham, in Chapel Hill and Carrboro “We are proud and excited to edfromSEEA’s$1.3millioninre- Chapel Hill WISE - the local ad- thankstoPowerSaver,aresiden- tivesthatspurdemandforbuild- Orange & Chatham Counties beteamingupwiththeSoutheast gional financing - PowerSaver of- ministrator of SEEA’s WISE pro- ing energy upgrades. tial energy efficiency loan pro- Energy Efficiency Alliance,” CEO fers competitive interest rates gram - and SWMC to secure lend- presents the 2012 Parade of gram funded by the Southeast “Thisprogramisa practicalso- Homes on Sept. 29-30, Oct. 5- Pavan Agarwal said. “The and finance terms of up to 20 ing for planned upgrades; the in- lution for homeowners interest- EnergyEfficiencyAlliance’sWISE PowerSaver program is in line years. terest rate buy down option will 7 and 12-14 from noon to 5 program and administered lo- ed in making value-added ener- p.m. Call (919) 493-8899 or withourcommitmenttowriteaf- “TheSunWestPowerSaverloan be offered on a first-come, first- gyefficiencyinvestmentsintheir cally by Sun West Mortgage fordable loans that benefit our is a great addition to the WISE serve basis. Power Saver loans visit www.hbadoc.com. Company. This partnership is homes,” SEEA President Michael customers and our community.” program,” said John Richardson, can be amortized for up to 20 Mills said. “By providing acces- part of an initial $1.3 million in- Through the program, quali- sustainabilityofficerfortheTown years, with a maximum loan vestment that will result in up sible, low-interest loans, the pro- fiedhomeownersmayborrowup of Chapel Hill, who oversees the amount of $25,000. gram promises to generate sig- to $10 million in loans for ener- to $25,000 to finance energy ef- localWISEprogram.“Now,home- Chapel Hill’s PowerSaver loan Send your business news to gyefficiencyupgradestohomes nificant energy savings for ficiency and renewable energy owners will have access to a sol- partnership was made possible Chapel Hill residents and inject [email protected]. andcommercialbuildingsacross improvements to their homes, id financing option that will re- through seed funding SEEA re- the Southeast. newjobsandrevenueintothelo- including duct sealing, replacing duce the barrier of upfront costs ceived from the U.S. Department cal economy.” SWMC has been approved by doors and windows, upgrading for energy efficiency upgrades of Energy’s Better Buildings the U.S. Department of Housing central HVAC units and water and help the residents of Chapel Neighborhood Program. The Labor advocates push for worker rights in South

Nathanette Mayo of the Therallyconsistedofpaneldis- Government Center every Municipal Council for UE 150, cussions and breakout sessions Monday to protest working con- N.C. Public Service Workers with some cultural expressions ditions. Many of them could not Union, said the day was about in between. make the rally, Mayo said, be- gathering southern workers to- Eleanor G. Bailey of the cause they are working 12-14 gether to highlight different is- American Postal Workers Union hour mandatory shifts and get- sues of employment for public saidtheU.S.PostalServiceispro- ting written reports for injuries and private workers. posingtoclose3,700postoffices, on the job. “This is an opportunity for eliminate 100,000 jobs and re- The role of solidarity is vital to workers to take a break from strict mail delivery to five days public works across the south, what we do, look at what we do per week. saidTomAnderson,presidentof and how what we do benefits so- “Youknowwedon’thavetoput Union Campus Workers at a ciety, and to look at the needs up with that crap,” she said. “It’s Tennesseeuniversity.“Solidarity that we have as workers,” she aservice,bornintheConstitution gives us 1,300 members across said. of the United States.” Tennessee,” he said. Unionisnotadirtyword,Mayo “What role do you have?” she Anderson said he is always insists, but some business, gov- asked the crowd. “You run the askedhowdopeoplejoinunions. ernment and religious leaders U.S.PostalService.Notfolkslook- Hisresponse:“It’sallaboutstand- have done a good job in making ing out for corporations. Don’t ing up for your own rights be- union advocates seem like trou- allow it to happen, brothers and cause no one else is going to do blemakers. sisters.” it.” A union is “just workers taking She urged the audience to be During question and answer control or having some control mindful of who they vote into session, someone asked about of the wealth they create,” she Congress. the establishment of a Labor said. “We don’t get taught about “Those people you put in Party. The panel was split. While unions in school and everything Congress, that’s who you need Bailey felt unions alone could do FILE PHOTO we hear is negative. There is no to check out. They are messing thejob,MayosaidAmericaneeds requiredclassontheimportance with you and we have got to do more than a two-party system. SaladinMuhammadmakesapointduringapro-laborrallyMondayatWedgewoodBaptist of why we have 40-hour work- something about it.” Chants often erupted after re- Church.UnionactivistsspentLaborDaycallingforgreateremphasisonworkers’rightsinthe weeks, why there are health and Mayo shared a success story in marks.Onesuchoccurrencehap- South. safetylawsonthebooksandwhy Durham, where city workers can pened when an audience mem- we have vacation and sick leave. now use up to 40 hours a year to ber said there was no real By Kimberly Harrington the South, but a standing-room- and other labor organizations Thehistoryisn’tthere.Andwhen volunteer in schools, nursing “democracy” in either of the ma- metonLaborDayatWedgewood people don’t know the history or homesandlearningcenters.“We jor political parties. FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST only church sanctuary on Monday proved not everyone BaptistChurchtoraiseawareness have an understanding, they fought for that,” she said. “The workers – united – will don’t recognize the power they One fight that is continuing is CHARLOTTE– Thewordunion thinks so. on unjust conditions and to never be defeated!” the crowd canhavewhentheycometogeth- that of Charlotte city workers, is often viewed as a bad word in Southern workers in unions changetheperceptionofunions. chanted. er.” who have been going to the SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 Raleigh • Cary • Durham • Chapel Hill 6A CommunityFocus SECU partners to benefit

N.C. CENTRAL Durham housing project TheuniversitywillwelcomeCNNanchor/au- thor Don Lemon on Sept. 17 at the B.N. Duke Auditorium.Lemonis the first speaker in theLyceumseriesfor the 2012-13 academ- ic year. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and theprogramwillstart at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Lemon joined CNN in September 2006. Heanchorstheweek- end news program “CNN Newsroom” and also serves as a national CNN corre- Jasmine Danielle Everett is spondent. He previ- the 2012 scholarship recip- Lemon ouslyworkedasa co- ient by the Durham Retired anchorforNBC5News School Personnel. The in Chicago and as a correspondent for NBC Durham School of the Arts NewsinNewYork,“TheTodayShow”and“NBC graduate is enrolled at Nightly News.” Bennett College, where she In 2008, Lemon scored an interview with will major in math educa- then-Rep.RahmEmanuelonthedayheaccept- tion. The scholarship is pre- ed the position of chief of staff for president- sented to a graduate who elect Barack Obama. He also was an anchor on aspires to become a the scene during the inauguration of President teacher. Obama, Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana in 2008 and the Minneapolis bridge collapse in 2007. Last year, Ebony magazine named Lemon as one of the most influential blacks in America in their Ebony Power 150. School News Lemon made news last year with the release of his book “Transparent,” in which he talks about his life and sexuality, revealing that he & Notes is gay. By coming out, Lemon becomes one of a small number of openly gay anchors on tel- evision. For more information, visit The James Street Group Living Dormitories www.nccu.edu/academics/universitycollege STAFF REPORTS ipants the tools they need to rebuild their lives and or call 530-6932. maintain their sobriety when they leave the program. RALEIGH - Partnering with the N.C. Housing Finance Get a great Services provided include vocational training, adult Agency, SECU members via the SECU Foundation pro- literacy or General Equivalency Diploma education, vided a zero percent construction loan to help build start to the day counseling, mentoring, leadership training and after- the James Street Group Living Dormitories, which care.Over1,100peoplehavegraduatedfromTROSA’s serve as transitional housing for individuals recover- program since 1994 and gone on to live healthy, pro- NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE ing from substance abuse. ductive lives. Sponsored by the Triangle Residential Options for “TROSA’stransitionalhousingprogramwillprovide Substance Abusers, the project includes two new 13 essential supportive services in an environment de- bedroom dormitory buildings on a 12.5 acre campus signed to help residents overcome substance abuse,” in southwest Durham. It will accommodate up to 150 Tipsoncutting SECU Foundation board chair Jim Barber said. “SECU enrolled participants in a safe, supportive and drug- members are dedicated to making a positive differ- free environment. The new dormitories will provide ence for N.C. citizens and local communities.” centralized housing on the James Street Campus and college costs Added Mary Reca Todd, manager of supportive will assist with the program’s operations and trans- housing for the N.C. Housing Finance Agency: “The portation logistics. partnershipbetweentheHousingFinanceAgencyand TROSAisacomprehensivetwo-yearresidentialsub- By John A. Addison, Jr. SECU Foundation has and continues to be an integral stance abuse rehabilitation program that moves in- NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE part of bringing many wonderful projects to fruition. dividuals with severe substance abuse problems out The addition of the two new James Street dormito- of the criminal justice system and helps place them ries in Durham will increase the capacity of TROSA’s From tuition to room and board to books and into jobs where they can be productive, taxpaying As children return to school, rehabilitationprogramtoservemoremenandwomen supplies, college costs can be quite intimidat- members of the community. It program gives partic- it’s important to start their day ing for both students and parents. Fortunately, with substance abuse problems.” withanutritiousbreakfasttohelp the good news is that by doing your homework, them succeed. it is possible to find ways to trim the bill. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, children Here are some tips: Retired police officers mentor who eat breakfast perform bet- • Take Advanced Placement exams. High ter in the classroom and on the school students can often earn college credit by playground, with better concen- taking Advanced Placement tests. The majority tration, problem-solving skills of four-year colleges in the U.S. will count them community’s at-risk youth andeye-handcoordination.Also, toward your required credits. Taking such tests kids who skip breakfast get may enable a student to save as much as a se- sleepy at school and tend to eat mester of classes and save on tuition and room STAFF REPORTS a difference in the lives of these youth,” said Ken Hisler, more junk food later in the day. and board as well. RP&R recreation superintendent. “It’s infectious, the Making your busy mornings • Select a school close to home. Attending RALEIGH - Youth in five Raleigh community centers mentors bring their enthusiasm, and it spills over to healthier can be as easy as open- an in-state public college can be less expensive are the focus of an innovative mentoring program de- staff, the youth and other officers. A perfect example ing your freezer or refrigerator than attending a private or out-of-state public signed to promote a lifestyle of good choices and pos- is the baseball program where officers serve as coach- door, say the experts at the school. Another saving strategy is to consider a itiveactivities.Theprogramgoalsincludegettingyouth es, umpires and league administrators. It is the truest NationalFrozenandRefrigerated nearby community college while living at home involved in recreational activities, avoiding gang entan- example of using individual gifts and talents to serve Foods Association. Frozen and and transfer to a four-year school at a later time. glements and other negative influences, providing others.” refrigerated foods are quick and Thiscanbeathriftywaytogetprerequisiteclass- homework assistance and graduating high school. The five community centers where mentors are now easy, tasty and nutritious, and es out of the way. A cooperative effort between the Raleigh Police serving are Chavis Park, Green Road Park, Roberts, can help you and your family • Rent textbooks. Textbooks, even used ones, Department and the Parks and Recreation Department, Sanderford Road Park and Tarboro Road Park. More start the day in a good way. Even are another part of the college experience that the program places retired police officers as mentors than 200 youth have participated in the program since if you think you don’t have time has gone up in price. One option is to rent books in the community centers. The mentor meets with each its inception in 2010. to eat breakfast, here are some through a service such as chegg.com or youth’s family and develops a program designed to “I’m loving it,” said Linda Jackson, who is the mentor quickandhealthyoptionstocon- bookrenter.com, which claims to offer students meet his individual needs. at Green Road Park. “Youth who were reluctant to do sider: savings of up to 80 percent. Some services will “Establishing a trusting relationship with youth from homeworkarenoweager.Severalparentshavethanked • Fill toasted waffles with ship books anywhere in the country with free diversebackgroundsisthekeytomentorsuccess,”said me for the support being provided to their children. It peanut butter and jam for a return shipping. Raleigh Police Sergeant David Little, who coordinates appears that youth and parents both are developing a unique breakfast sandwich. • Start saving early. It’s never too early to be- the mentors. “Many of the youth seldom see positive more positive opinion of city staff and police officers •Createayogurtparfaitbylay- gin saving for your child’s college education. alternatives to their present circumstances.” each and every day.” ering your favorite yogurt, fruits ConsideropeninganEducationSavingsAccount “It is truly rewarding to see these retired officers in- For more information, visit www.raleighnc.com, or and granola. and the sooner the better. teracting one-on-one or in a group setting and making call Lt. John Noble at 996-1367. •Makeatastyshreddedcheese andveggieomeletandservewith precooked turkey sausage. • Top pancakes with bananas, SORORITY NEWS drizzlewithchocolatesyrupand serve with a glass of skim milk. • Mix nonfat yogurt, frozen recently were recognized for theprestigiousAlbertSchweitzer berries, skim milk, juice and ba- theiroutstandingleadershipand Fellowship. nanas for a delicious smoothie. service to the community. Asafellow,herprojectinvolved • For quick grab-and-go meals, Fikes was cited as one of six work with the Durham Nativity have readily available string successfulwomenintheDurham School to address unmet mental cheese,a varietyofyogurts,a se- Community to participate in the health needs, and identify and lection of fruit juices and break- 10th Annual Women’s Forum develop academic achievement fast sandwiches that are ready “Celebrating Women’s History amongminorityandlow-income to heat and eat in minutes. Month.” male students. A perfectly healthy breakfast She is director of housing, hu- The project also served to help Whole-grain frozen waffles man rights and community de- students cultivate a strong pos- Maple syrup velopment for Orange County, itive identity that is consistent Bananas, sliced and continues to contribute to with academic achievement. Strawberries, sliced her community as well as in her Scott was one of 13 area lead- Blueberries serviceaspresidentofDurham’s ers receiving an award from the Orange juice Alpha Zeta Omega chapter. Durham Ebonettes Service Club. Toast waffles as directed and “Ifyouhavegoodmentors,the She is a retired Durham Public top with syrup and fruit. Serve mountains won’t be so high to Schools educator who has con- with orange juice. climb. When you reach the top sistently served her community, Fikes ofsomeofthosemountains,just church and the sorority. look beside you and see who’s She has also been recognized ALPHA ZETA OMEGA there.Andsurely,don’tforgetto asan“OutstandingWomanofthe Tara Fikes, Iyanna Henry and look below and grab someone Year” for Covenant Presbyterian ConstanceScott,threemembers and bring them up,” Fikes said. Church. oftheAlphaZetaOmegaChapter Henry is the first student from of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, NCCU School of Law to receive Scott Henry SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

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BSECTION Sports Commish COLLEGE FOOTBALL joins the Eagles, Falcons try wrong type to make it 2 in a row of club By Bonitta Best [email protected] JacqieCarpenterhasbeenon the job less than two weeks, N.C. Central vs. Elon and she’s already picked up The drought is over. one bad habit from the CIAA The Eagles (1-0) went 0-5 at home last season, but that Board of Directors. streak was quickly broken last weekend after a 54-31 thrash- Panthers ingofFayettevilleState.CoachHenryFrazierwassorelieved, Carpenter is the new CIAA commissioner, the first black he skipped a little two-step on the sideline as the game end- female in the top position of ed. any of the four HBCU confer- “It was a huge win for us. We made a lot of mistakes, which ences. She replaces interim shut out is typical in a first game, but the guys kind of settled down commish Peggy in the third quarter,” said Frazier on the MEAC weekly tele- Davis, who ini- conference call. “They just stayed focused.” tially said at the Transfer quarterback Matt Goggans had a solid game in beginning of her his first start, completing 15-of-26 passes for 223 yards and tenure last year Hornets a touchdown. Most of those yards went to senior leader thatshewouldbe Geovonie Irvine, who recorded 191 all-purpose yards. applying for the Goggans admitted he was nervous in his historic start as job on a perma- NCCU’s first white quarterback. “You could tell by my over- nent basis. That throws that there were some jitters,” he said. “But after the idea went down- second drive I calmed down and the team played great.” BONITTA hill fast. Now that one monkey is off their backs, the Eagles will try BEST Butbacktothat to make it two wins in a row for the first time since 2006. badhabit.During NCCU travels to Elon this weekend – one of five straight road last month’s teleconference games – to take on a Phoenix team that was embarrassed by with the media, Carpenter North Carolina 62-0. madethestandardclichéstate- The Eagles lost to Elon last season at home by one point. ment I’ve been hearing - espe- They had a chance to win the game on a last-second field ciallyfromHBCUpeople-since Orange High running back Tavis Jones was a menace to Hillside. goal but never got the kick off. the day I took this job. “They’ve got some weapons and they play hard,” Frazier “I will tell you we need the By Bonitta Best would need on the first play of the game with said. “We definitely have to play a lot better this week and support of the media,” she be- [email protected] his 65-yarder. get more pressure on the quarterback.” gan. “When things are great, After a second straight fumble by Hillside, The Eagles next Saturday travel down the road to take on we need you to tell those sto- DURHAM- HillsboroughOrangeHighrunning Jones fielded a punt, faked out two defenders neighbor opponent Duke in the second annual Bull City riesaswell;wealwayshearthe back/punt returner Tavis Jones was a one-man on a beautiful reverse and rumbled 55 yards to Gridiron Classic at 7 p.m. bad stories but let’s talk about wrecking crew. put the Panthers ahead 14-0. what’s good...” Jones ran for a 65-yard touchdown and re- A Hornets interception gave the Orange its St. Augustine’s vs. New Haven Huh? turned a 55-yard punt for another touchdown third touchdown after Mark Holt scooted in The Falcons (1-0) put on a dominating defensive perform- Obviously, she hasn’t had as the Panthers shut out Hillside High 28-0 in from the five-yard line. The Panthers closed it ance in a 28-10 win over Wingate. The loss was the Bulldogs’ time yet to read the CIAA’s junior varsity action. out when QB Garet Cloer found Keyshawn first ever against a CIAA team. press clippings over the past Jones gave the Panthers the only score they Torrey for a 33-yard strike. year alone. With the exception Please see ST. AUGUSTINE’S/2B of a few incidents, when has theCIAA-especiallyitsbasket- ball tournament - not gotten good press? I almost stopped listening after that. The ParanoiaClubhasinductedan- Mike Garrett chases titles in Oklahoma other member. There aren’t too many peo- ple I’ve met over the years like HBCU folks who treat every By Jeff Latze Garrett wants to bring to Langston, giv- ing crowds and generate revenue. When pieceofnegativepressassome AP SPORTS WRITER ing people across the country a reason that happens, then everything else falls formofsatanicattack.Theme- to pull up the website to see what the into place,” he said. “So, that’s my main dia can write 19 “positive” sto- LANGSTON, Okla. – Mike Garrett’s next school’s about. objective now: Producing a great pro- ries, but if No. 20 has a nega- stop after being forced out at Southern “That’s what we want here. That’s why gram, people wanting to see it and then tive spin, we’re pond scum. California might as well be an entirely we’re trying to be No. 1,” Garrett said in other things will unfold.” It’s not our fault the confer- different world. an interview. “We want the story out, Downtheroad,thatcouldincludeapo- enceis$500,000inthered,ac- Insteadofsittinginbumper-to-bumper which means that’s our expectations.” tential move up from the NAIA to one of cording to a story by the traffic on his way to work leading the Garrett was drawn to Langston by the NCAA’s lower divisions. The Lions, Charlotte Observer, because it Hollywood of college athletic programs, President Kent Smith Jr., both sharing a coachedbyformerNebraskaquarterback his commute now includes a twisting vision of putting a bigger emphasis on Mickey Joseph, already play a challeng- drive past cow pastures and grazing ar- athletics as a building block for the aca- ing nonconference schedule against Please see NEW/2B eas for his new school’s research on demic side. Division II and Football Championship goats. “Mike told me some stories about the Subdivision opponents. The1965HeismanTrophy-winningtail- USC that we know today,” Smith said. Just last year, they beat Arkansas-Pine COLLEGE CORNER back who started bringing USC back to “Many, many years ago, they were at a Bluff in the Delta Classic 4 Literacy and nationalprominencebyhiringPeteCarroll similar place to where Langston is today, therematchissetforSept.1inLittleRock, to lead the football program is taking on Garrett and Mike bought in early at USC in terms Ark. Road games at defending NAIA Football another transformation project far away of utilizing athletics as a mechanism to championSt.XavierandLamaroftheFCS from the glitz and glamour. national championships and three help the university to build its brand ac- also are on this year’s schedule. doubleheaders His new job is to lead the athletic de- Heisman Trophies, with celebrities turn- ademically.” “Our reality is that Langston University partment at tiny Langston University, a ing the L.A. Coliseum into a great place At this point, Langston’s best-known cancompetenationally,”saidSmith,who historically black college in rural to see and be seen. sportsstarisHallofFamebasketballplay- officiallystartedinJuneandhiredGarrett make for long Oklahoma that competes in the NAIA. Histenureendedwhenthefootballand er Marques Haynes, who in 1946 led the later that month. “We are competing na- Just like at his old home, Garrett has set men’s basketball teams were sanctioned Lions to a victory against the Harlem tionally, certainly academically and I be- days/nights the same expectations: win national for breaking NCAA rules, although the Globetrotters before joining the team lievewiththisguy’sleadership,you’llsee championships. football team emerged from the penal- himself. us turn a corner and do things we never Athislaststop,Garrettoversawthecre- ForGarrett,theformulatocreateahigh- WelcomebackKotter,er,Cook. ties to grab the No. 1 ranking in The dreamt of doing even athletically.” ation of the “it” team of the last decade er profile is simple. Bowie State alumnae Ashley Associated Press’ preseason poll. in college football. The Trojans won two “Wemustplaygreatfootball,startdraw- Cook has returned to her alma It’s that kind of positive notoriety that mater to coach the softball pro- gram. Cooke graduated in 2011 with a degree in fine arts. “I’m very excited to be coming back to the Bulldogs program as head softball coach,” she said. “I would like to build upon the tra- Awards banquet for the Dons dition that has been established and continue the program’s suc- cess. “ Cook played two seasons of The Dons Basketball League concluded its season last month with its awards banquet at Lyons Park Community Center. softball and helped guide BSU to two CIAA titles. She averaged .342 and .443 in hitting, respec- tively.

WOMEN N.C. Central Herteammightnotbewinning but rookie Christine Anthony is making an early-season splash in volleyball. Anthony was namedtohersecondstraightall- tournamentteamafterlastweek- end’s Elon Phoenix Classic. She recorded 37 kills and 24 digs in three matches. The Eagles (1-8) were swept 3-0 by Campbell Tuesday night. Sophomore Dayana Arrufat Rondon record- edamatch-high16killsandeight digs. The team travels to the KennesawStateOwlsClassicthis weekend. The Butch Bandits are the inaugural league Celebrity Judge Glenda Hatchett inspires the Hatchett made the event despite having a champions. Far left is Durham Attorney Butch players and the crowd. broken foot that’s being held by league mas- St. Augustine’s Williams and far right is league founder Otis cot Don Da Da. The defending volleyball ‘Vegas Don’ Lyons. champsweresweptatlastweek- end’s Marauder Clash. The Falcons lost to Dowling College, WestChesterandFranklinPierce Please see SHAW/2B 2B SPORTS/The TheTr TriangleiangleTribune Tribune Sunday, September 9, 2012 St.Aug’s hosts nationally ranked New Haven Continued from 1B the quarterback and their offen- thisweekendat7p.m.atDurham Running back James Langford “We lost in all three aspects of stepped it up in the second,” sive line,” said senior linebacker County Stadium. rushed for three touchdowns in the game,” first-year head coach Massey said. “Our offensive line “This is a good way to begin ChazRobinsonwhohadagame- TheChargersdefeatedSt.Aug’s the Bears (0-1) 44-26 loss to Robert Massey said. “But we will is a work in progress though. We the new era as a university,” high 14 tackles. “We had a game last year 50-14 in Connecticut. Charleston, W.Va. Shaw’s de- continue to improve.” will get better.” coach Michael Costa said. plan and we stuck to it.” “This is a big game for us,” fense,however,couldn’tcontain After managing just 53 pass- Shaw hosts Miles of the SIAC, The defense held Wingate to But the defense had plenty of Costa said. “They are in our re- the Golden Eagles’ offensive ma- ing yards in the first half, new the other Division II HBCU con- just a field goal until late in the help. After a sluggish beginning, gion and nationally ranked, so chine.All-Americanrunningback QB James Stallons found his ference, this weekend before gamewiththeoutcomedecided, QBTeddyBacoteconnectedwith we’ve got to come ready.” Jordan Roberts rushed for 238 rhythm in the second, throwing Stillman,anotherSIACopponent, anditsAll-Americanwidereceiv- three different receivers for TD St. Aug’s travels next Saturday yards and a touchdown, as for 142 yards and a score. visits Durham next Saturday at erChrisBowdentojust74yards. passes. to Southern Connecticut State Charlestonrackedupalmost500 “Stallons showed some poise 1 p.m. “We knew about him and just The Falcons host nationally- University. yards of total offense, including in the pocket, and De’Angelo wanted to keep the pressure on ranked University of New Haven Shaw vs. Miles 250 on the ground. Ruffin and Derek Grant really New commish joins the wrong type of club Continued from 1B The CIAA’s success has been partly built by the media. If used to work in the conference office; and she can use her NCAA had to pay off the former commissioner and a former employee Corporate America doesn’t know about your product, it certain- contacts from her last job. who sued the conference. ly is not going to throw money your way. We’re darned if we do “The board of directors have been very open and candid with It’s not our fault the BOD allowed other entities to make more and darned if we don’t. me, and I’m not coming in with any surprises at all,” she said money off its basketball tournaments than the conference itself. But press clippings ignorance aside, Carpenter may just be the about the conference’s debt. “I’m not shell-shocked about any- And it’s certainly not our fault that Livingstone President Jimmy right woman for the job. thing, yet it’s a challenge. But we’re going to seek every opportu- Jenkins scared the bejesus out of everybody when rumor hit that She’s a Hampton alum; coached on Virginia Union men’s bas- nity to ensure that we get out of this debt that we’re in.” he wanted to be commish. Now, that would have been some neg- ketball team with legendary coach Dave Robbins, so she knows She sounds ready for the challenge. Just as long as she stays ative press. how important scholarship dollars are to student-athletes; she out of the Paranoia Club. Shaw looking for first football win Saturday Continued from 1B GreenvilleTournament.Afterlos- the Eagles’ opener last weekend hastobedisappointedaboutnot St. Augustine’s ing to Benedict, Brevard and against Fayetteville State. But it starting but there he was giving Don’t think CC has forgotten weekends. universities. They travel this North Greenville, they rebound- sure got quiet after the Broncos his all on special teams. When what we said two weeks ago Thisweekendisadoublehead- weekend to Mount Olive College ed to defeat Voorhees. Shaw blocked a punt and took it in for NCCU had its PAT blocked and about the shenanigans going on er at Durham Co. Stadium; next for its invitational before the hostsVoorheesthisweekendbe- the first touchdown. Even the theFSUplayerwasrunningdown in Falconland. We’re just getting week, Shaw again plays at 1 p.m. CIAA roundup next weekend on fore Livingstone comes to town band didn’t play, which is some- field for two points, it was Reid ourducksinarow,andthenwe’ll and then NCCU vs. Duke at 7 Lincoln (Pa.)’s campus. on Monday. thing because it’s usually clue- who ran him down. That was an be back with more. p.m.; the following week Shaw lessaboutwhat’sgoingoninthe important play too because if he and St. Aug’s are at Durham Shaw MEN game. hadscoredrightbeforehalftime, Shaw County together AGAIN. The Bears opened their volley- N.C. Central CC has to give props to back- FSU would have been down by CC is going to have to pack a Good thing we don’t drink, or ball season 1-3 at the North Quite a crowd showed up for up QB Jordan Reid. We know he only eight instead of 10. sleeping bag for the next few maybe we should.

Community Center, and on Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 CARRBORO 2:30-3:45 p.m. SPORTS SHORTS p.m. at Brier Creek Community Center. Call 870- • Carrboro Recreation & Parks is sponsoring 2911 for Lake Lynn and 420-2340 for Brier Creek. CLASS soccer for children 4 to 6 years old on RALEIGH • The NFL Punt, Pass and Kick contest for ages Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m. beginning Sept. 8 to Oct. Send your sports announcements to The Tribune •FormerShawplayerAnthonyGreenupwillhost 6to15isSept.21,5p.m.atLaurelHillsCommunity 13. Call (919) 918-7364. byfax:688-2740;e-mail:[email protected], a basketball clinic for boys and girls ages 6 to 13 Center, 3808 Edwards Mills Rd. Register online at • Volleyball classes for youth ages 10-13 will be or mail: 115 Market Street, Suite 360H, Durham, on Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Lynn www.nflppk.com. held on Sundays, Sept. 9 to Oct. 14, 1-2:15 p.m. or NC 27701.

MEAC MINUTES Hampton’s Pellum signs contract FormerHamptonUniversitybasketballstandoutDarrionPellum has signed a contract to play professional basketball with BBC Residence Walfer of the Diekrich League in Luxembourg. Pellum (Hampton, Va.), a First Team All-MEAC selection, led both the team and the conference in scoring this past season with 18.3 points per game. He had 30 double-digit scoring ef- fortsin2011-12,including1420-pointgamesandthree30-point games. His career high of 36 points came on Jan. 16 at Morgan State; Pellum also scored 33 points against Longwood on Dec. 30 and against Maryland Eastern Shore on Feb. 15. Pellum, who was also named VaSID First Team All-State, shot 36.2 percent (196-for-542) from the floor on the season and hit 75.5 percent (139-for-184) of his free throws. He averaged 19.7 points per game in the MEAC Tournament as the Pirates ad- vanced to the semifinals against Bethune-Cookman. He also averaged 38.5 minutes per game this season, tops in the MEAC. Pellum ended his career at Hampton with 1,607 career points, ninth-most in program history. He averaged 14.4 points per game for his career. He was also a First Team All-MEAC selec- tion in 2010-11 and was named MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Player after leading the Pirates to the conference tournament crown.

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North Carolina Central University senior outfield- er Luis Diaz used another productive summer to earn praise as he was rated as the No. 17 prospect out of the Jayhawk Baseball League by the website Perfect Game. Diaz competed with the Dodge City Athletics who finished the regular season 26-16, where he clubbed a .378 batting average that included six doubles, a triple, three home runs, and 20 RBI. He ended the summer fourth in batting average and RBI, while col- lecting a .532 slugging percentage 30 starts for the A’s. “It’s a tremendous honor being rated as a Top 20 prospect in the Jayhawk League and is further testa- ment to Louis’ baseball ability,” NCCU head baseball coach Jim Koerner said. “His hard work has paid off and we are looking for him to continue his success this year for the Eagles.” The A’s competed in the NBC World Series in Wichita, Kan., advancing to the quarterfinals before getting bounced into the loser’s bracket by the St. Joseph Mustangs out of Missouri. The NBC World Series is a national baseball tournament with the top summer league teams in the nation meeting after qual- ifying in the various regional tournaments offered by the National Baseball Congress. 3B SPORTS/Th ee Triangle Triangle Tribune Tribune Sunday, September 9, 2012

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B3 TInshide Belack CYolleage Srpod rts MEAC Weekly CIAA Weekly Football Honors ‘Courage in Sports’ nomination Football Honors Offensive lineman: Nick Watts, Offense : Broderick Waters, Chowan Bethune-Cookman Stats: Watts logged 650 total Stats : Waters led the Wildcats to yards of offense, including 365 a comeback win over Alabama yards rushing and 285 yards pass - State. Waters, who entered the ing. game as the backup QB with the Wildcats trailing 21-7, completed 6- Receiver (wideouts/tight ends) : of-9 passes for 110 yards and two Robert Holland, Chowan TDs. He also carried the ball 11 Stats : Holland scored three TDs times for 100 yards with one TD. and collected 213 receiving yards. After scoring 49 points in the first Defense : Joe Rankin, Morgan half, Chowan set a new school State record for first-half points, and set Stats : Rankin recorded six tack - a new school record for points in a les (five solo) with three breakups game with 70. as the Bears held on for four over - time periods en-route to a 24-21 vic - Quarterback : Cameron Stover, tory over Sacred Heart. The junior Chowan cornerback picked off a pass in the Stats: Stover led the Hawks to a second quarter and rushed it 72 70-35 win overLivingstone. He com - yards for a TD, the first for a Bear pleted 23-of-30 passes for an aver - defender since 2010. age of 281 yards, ran for a touch - down and tallied 106 rushing yards. Rookie :Jamie Cunningham, Howard Offensive back (Running Stats : Cunningham came off the back/halfback/fullback/tailback) : bench to complete 10-of-11 pass - Maurice Lewis, Winston-Salem St. es, including the game-winning TD Stats : Lewis led the Rams rush - pass with 22 seconds remaining to Delaware State linebacker Jaashwan Jones ing attack with 134 yards and two lead Howard to a 30-29 win over T's versus UNC Pembroke. Morehouse College. Delaware State Sports Information brother's last words: "My little brother is a football Defensive lineman: Rasheen Offensive lineman : Darius Person, Virginia Union James, N.C. Central player. He has a bright future. Your problem is with CHICAGO - Jaashawn Jones, who omver.cJaumstegtihveephsiym- a chance and let him live." Stats : Person led VUU with 10 Stats : James graded out at 92- chological devastation of seeing his brother murdered tackles (5 solo) and two sacks for a percent and aided the Eagles as After his brother was shot execution style, the in - to pursue an NFL career, is nomtriundaetresddifdonrotthhe arm Jones, though he has since been loss of seven yards as VUU downed they amassed 420 yards of total of - America's Choice Honoree for Courage in Sports (face - Benedict College 28-7. He also had fense. He also recorded five pan - diagnosed with PTSD, more common in soldiers re - book.com/CourageInSports). turning home from war. He had trouble with night ter - four tackles for a loss of 20 yards. cake blocks and two knockdown The America's Choice Honoree, wholly determined blocks. rors, memory loss, insomnia, large crowds and loud by fan voting, recognizes individuanlsoiwsehso. have over - Linebacker : Chaz Robinson, St. come monumental challenges to ach"iTehvaetgwreasatanreesas l scary time,'' school director Mary Jo Augustineʼ s Special teams : Earvin Gonzalez, in the world of sports. The winner wMillcKbeinalenynosuanidc.e"d He wasn't sleeping, he wasn't eating, Stats : The preseason all-CIAA MSU on a one-hour "Courage in Sports" sapnedciahleabirairneglyatta5 lked.'' pick led a stingy defense with 14 to - Stats : Gonzalez connected pon.m. on Nov. 11 on CBS. Jones testified in three separate trials regarding his tal tackles. three field goals of 32, 21 and a 20E- ight inspiring individuals have beroetnhesre'lsemctuerddteo r while attending Delaware State. After yarder in the fourth OT. participate in the Facebook votings. lEipacphinwg edeokw,nthtehe depth charts, he took advantage of Defensive back : Andre Kates, two athletes with the lowest vote toataml iwdislelabseonelcimhai n- ce and rushed for 79 yards per game. VUU nated from the competition. Though he went undrafted in this year's NFL Draft, Stats : The senior defensive back Fans can vote once per day and shahre'sthneoirwvoatsekwinigth for the same thing that his brother had four pass breakups, five tack - friends here: facebook.com/CourageaIsnkSepdorftosu. Tr hyeatrosp ago: A chance. les, two fumble recoveries, returned two vote getters will compete in the fi"nIadlosnfr'tokmnSoewpwt. hat to expect, but I know that some - an interception 23 yards and also 24 to Oct. 1. thing good will happen because (my brother) is watch - recorded a safety. He recorded a Jones was a 17-year-old high schinogool ufotofotbramllesltiakr e the big brother he's always been,'' sack for a loss of eight yards and when he arrived at his brother's aJpoanretsmseanidt .to"Jupsitck give me a chance. That's all I'm ask - forced another fumble. up a necklace. Entering the apartmienngt,fhoer.w'' as quick - ly taken hostage along with his brothTeor. show your support for Jones, visit: Rookie : Drew Powell, Livingstone While being held to the ground,faJocenbeosohke.caordm/hCis ourageInSports. Stats: Powell threw for 343 yards and four TDs.

Specialty : Mario Diaz-Aviles, SWAC Weekly Alecia Shields-Gadson of Coppin State, NCAA Woman Bowie State Football Honors of the Year selection committee chair, described the Stats : Diaz-Aviles drilled a key News & extraordinary commitment to academics and athletics 37-yard field goal with 1:54 remain - by each of the top 30 honorees. ing to give BSU its first lead of the Co-offense : Riko Smalls, Texas "Being an NCAA student-athlete takes dedication to game and was a perfect 3-of-3 on Southern both academic and athletic excellence," said Shields- PATs. Stats : Smalls totaled over 300 Gadson , who will cha ir the NCAA Minority yards in TSUsʼ win over Prairie View. Notes Opportunities and Interests Committee starting next Coach : Michael Costa, St. Augsʼ He rushed for 101 yards on 11 car - month. "These women rose to that challenge and be- Comments : Costa directed the ries and passed for 222 yards and came leaders on the court, in the classroom and in Falcons to victory in its first game a TD. He was 9-for-18 with two in - their communities. The Woman of the Year honorees as a university, defeating Wingate terceptions. are excellent role models and will most certainly con- 28-10 in the highly regarded South tinue to make a positive impact on the world." Atlantic Conference. tThe Falcons Co-defense : Vernon Marshall, are the first CIAA team to defeat Alabama A&M Wingate. Stats : Marshall had eight tackles (4 solo), a half-tackle for loss and blocked an attempt at a game-win - ning field goal to help preserve a 7- 6 win over Tuskegee.

Co-defense : LeTevin Wilcoz, TSU Stats : Wilcox had five tackles (4 Delaware State University's Jazmyne Hefflefinger has advanced to the round of 30 in the 2012 NCAA The winners of the coveted Walter Payton solo), a TFL and a fumble recovery Achievement Award were announced at the 2012 that he returned 33 yards for a TD. Woman of the Year selection process. Hefflefinger is among 30 women selected from a MEAC/SWAC Challenge. The award is named for the group of nearly 430 nominees still in the running former Chicago Bears and Jackson State running back. Newcomer : Edward Perkins- Jarrett Payton (Walter Payton’s son) was on hand to Loving, TSU for the prestigious award. The top 30 women are composed of 10 honorees from each NCAA division make the presentation. Stats : Perkins-Loving was not on With over 50 percent of the votes, kicker/punter the depth chart as a running back. and span various sports. In September, three final- ists will be chosen from each division to form nine Bobby Wenzig (above) is the winner from Alabama He had 18 carries for 88 yards and State, while linebacker Arlen McCray-Nibbs garnered two TDs. finalists for the award. The 2012 Woman of Year will be announced, and the top 30 women will be hon- a whopping 85 percent of the votes for Bethune- ored during an Oct. 14 ceremony in Indianapolis, Cookman. Specialist : Robert Hersh, TSU In 2011, Wenzig hit 15-of-25 field goals and made Stats : Hersh kicked a career-long Ind., home of the NCAA headquarters. Cameron Stover The top 30 honorees refle ct the pil lars of the an efficient 31-of-35 extra points, totaling 76 points. 47-yard field goal with three seconds As a punter, Wenzig averaged 41.4 yards per punt, left in the game. The win ended a Woman of the Year award, with outstanding achieve- ments in academics, athletics, community service with 17 traveling over 50 yards and 21 neatly placed five-year losing streak to the inside the 20. Off the field, Wenzig holds a 3.65 GPA. Panthers. Hersh hit 5-of-5 PATs and and leadership. SIAC Weekly connected on 3-of-4 field goals for 14 of the Tigers 44 points. He also Football Honors averaged 52.4 yards on kickoffs and 39 yards in punts. Volleyball standings (as of 9/5) Offense: Nathan Hoyte, Albany State Stats : Hoyte, a 5-foot-10, 195- CIAA pound running back, rushed for 194 SIAC MEAC SWAC yards on 19 carries in the Golden Northern Division EAST Northern EAST Ramʼ s 24-12 victory over North Chowan 0-0 1-0 Benedict 0-0 2-2 UMES 0-0 7-1 Miss. Valley 0-0 0-3 Greenville. The junior averaged Elizabeth City 0-0 1-2 Albany State 0-0 0-0 Hampton 0-0 4-5 Alcorn State 0-0 0-4 10.2 yards per carry and had TD Lincoln 0-0 0-0 Claflin 0-0 0-0 Coppin State 0-0 3-4 Jackson State 0-0 0-4 runs of 47 and 34 yards.. Virginia State 0-0 0-2 Clark Atlanta 0-0 0-0 Norfolk State 0-0 2-5 Alabama State 0-0 0-7 Bowie State 0-0 0-3 Ft. Valley 0-0 0-0 Delaware State 0-0 1-5 Alabama A&M 0-0 0-8 Defense : Julantate English, Miles Lincoln (Pa.) 0-0 0-3 Paine 0-0 0-0 Howard 0-0 0-2 Stats : English had 15 tackles (9 BoxtorowHBCU Morgan State 0-0 0-6 solo, 6 assisted) and one fumble Football Polls Southern Division WEST WEST recovery in the Golden Bears 31- Livingstone 0-0 2-0 Lane 0-0 0-0 Southern Ark.-Pine Bluff 0-0 1-130 loss to North Alabama. He also S.C. State 0-0 2-4 Shaw 0-0 1-3 LeMoyne-Owen 0-0 0-0 Texas Southern0-0 3-4had two big hits that forced two Media Top 10 Poll Tuskegee 0-0 0-0 N.C. Central 0-0 1-8 Fayetteville St. 0-0 0-0 Prairie View 0-0 2-N6orth Alabama fumbles in the 1. Bethune-Cookman (5) Stillman 0-0 0-2 Florida A&M 0-0 0-6 Grambling 0-0 0-1 J.C. Smith 0-0 0-0 game. 2. Norfolk State (3) St. Aug’s 0-0 0-3 Kentucky State 0-0 0-3 Bethune 0-0 0-8 Southern 0-0 0-4 3. South Carolina State Winston-Salme 0-0 0-3 Miles 0-0 0-3 N.C. A&T 0-0 0-8 4. Winston-Salem State (8) Savannah St. 0-0 0-9 Newcomer : Josh Straughan, 5. Alabama A&M Stillman 6. Tennessee State Stats : Coming off the bench, QB 7. Jackson State Josh Straughan completed seven 8. Alabama State Football standings (as of 9/5) passes for 143 yards, including the 9. Alcorn State game winning TD pass in Stillmanʼ s 10. Fort Valley State come-from-behind 28-27 victory CIAA SIAC MEAC SWAC over Central State. Coaches Top 10 Poll Northern Division EAST Offensive lineman : Marlon 1. Bethune-Cookman (4) Norfolk State 0-0 1-0 EAST 2. Norfolk State (9) Bowie State 0-0 1-0 Albany State 0-0 1-0 Bethune 0-0 1-0 Jones, Morehouse 3. South Carolina State (2) Chowan 0-0 1-0 Ft. Valley 0-0 1-0 Morgan State 0-0 1-0 Alcorn State 1-0S1ta-t0s : Jones anchored the offen - 4. Tennessee State Virginia Union 0-0 1-0 Benedict 0-0 0-1 S.C. State 0-0 1-0 Alabama A&M 0s-i0ve1li-n0e that plowed its way to 472 5. Alabama A&M Elizabeth City 0-0 0-1 Clark Atlanta 0-0 0-1 Howard 0-0 1-0 Alabama State 0ya-0rds0o-1f total offense. 6. Jackson State Lincoln (PA) 0-0 0-1 Morehouse 0-0 0-1 N.C. Central 0-0 1-0 Jackson State 0-0Sp0e-c1ial teams : David Castillo, Virginia State 0-0 0-1 7. Alabama State Delaware State 0-0 1-0 Miss. Valley St.L0a-n0e 0-1 8. Texas Southern WEST Florida A&M 0-0 0-1 Southern Division Stats : Castillo nailed a 31-yard 9. Morgan State Lane 0-0 1-0 Hampton 0-0 0-1 WEST field goal and was 6-for-6 in extra 10. Alcorn State St. Augustine’s 0-0 1-0 Stillman 0-0 1-0 N.C. 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PUBLIC MEETING Residents can view the fi- nalstreetscapedesignforthe Angier-Driver commercial area Sept. 10, 6-7:30 p.m. at Angier Avenue Baptist, 2101 Blue Notes step on with Melvin’s legacy Angier Ave. The Blue Notes have always “It’s ecstatic! That’s why I like CONCERT By Jeremiah Short prided themselves on being so- THE NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER travelingwiththegroupsomuch. John D. Holmes will per- ciallyconscious,comingfroman IlikethefeedbackIgetwhenthey form Sept. 10, 7 p.m. at When Harold Melvin and The erawherethosewithavoicewere findoutI’mhisdaughter.It’slike DurhamRegent,3007Pickett Blue Notes’ founder, Harold expected to care about impor- having him here with me, even Rd. RSVP to 490-6224. Melvin, died in 1997, many tant issues. though I know he’s not here,” • Sept. 11, 7 p.m. – The thoughtitwastheendoftheleg- “We were militant. We wanted Melvin said. “I know he’s very Upside of Downsizing sem- endary group. They were mis- change and we wanted it now. inar proud of me and also them for taken.Thegrouppressedonwith That’s why we wore our Afros carrying on the name and keep- theremainingmembers:Donnell VETERANS out,”Brookssaidaboutthemen- ing the group working.” “Big Daddy” Gillespie, Anthony tality of entertainers during his Brookssaidhefeelstheformer Emerald Pond will honor “Tony” Brooks, Rufus “Fuss” veterans Sept. 11, 4 p.m. at era. “When I started out, there lead singer still with him on the Thorne and John Morris. were certain places we couldn’t stage. 205 Emerald Pond Lane. After Melvin’s passing, the en- RSVP to 493-4713. gotoandtherewerecertainven- “He’sstillaround.Icanstillfeel semble reorganized and re- ueswecouldn’tplayin.Actually, him kicking me in the leg, telling STAND DOWN namedthegroupHaroldMelvin’s when we started, there were me to step right,” said Brooks The 2012 Bull City Stand Blue Notes. On tour, the group schools we couldn’t go to; that with a slight chuckle. Down for male and female continuedtoperformtrademark iswhyIwenttoTennesseeState.” In a music culture that often veterans is Sept. 14, 8 a.m. hits such as “Wake Up Although the Blue Notes no seems to celebrate artists more to 3 p.m. at Durham County Everybody,” “If You Don’t Know longerhaveMelvin,thereisa liv- fortheirTwitterandrealityshow Memorial Stadium. Contact: Me By Now” and “The Love I ing connection. His widow, exploits, Harold Melvin’s Blue Darryl P. Hicklen at 687- Lost.” McFadden and Whitehead Ovelia Melvin, and daughter, Notes have stayed relevant the 0792. – and not Gamble and Huffs as Trudy Melvin, are co-managers old fashion way – by performing manyhavelongbelieved–wrote of the quartet. The younger and letting their talent do the CONCERT the majority of those hits. Melvin loves working with the talking. JohnP.Kee&TheNewLife The Blue Notes have capital- group because she feels it keeps Community Choir will per- ized on a market that still craves her close to her father. Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, l-r: Rufus Thorne Jr., John form Sept. 14-15 at Hayti live, soulful and original music. Morris, Donnell Gillespie and Anthony Brooks. Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. FAIR & YARD SALE Flack, Bryson reunion tour possible The Durham Center for Senior Life will host a Senior Craft Fair & Yard Sale Sept. By Timothy Cox crooner with hit songs like “If lengthy changeover in backline the songs Live; I’m talking about ofjazz-fusionvocalistPhilPerry. 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 406 band equipment, it was finally THE NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER ONLINE Ever You’re In My Arms Again” all those songs that Donny and Another crowd-pleaser oc- RigsbeeAve.Vendorscancall andtheDisneyhitswhichplaced showtime for the lady legend on I had recorded in the studio.” curredwhenBrysonjoinedFlack 688-8247. ATLANTA - Rare performanc- the soul crooner in a more clas- the bill. Conversely,Brysonsaidhewas onstage during a welcomed ren- esbyRobertaFlackandherlong- sic category - “Aladdin (A Whole This show evoked memories pleasantly surprised that Flack dition of their duo hit “Tonight CANCER SCREENINGS timemusicalmate,PeaboBryson, NewWorld)“and“Beautyandthe of the 1981 “Live and More” LP Prostatecancerscreenings chose him to do the live tour. “I I Celebrate My Love” and “Back attracted about 2,500 patrons in Beast”-hisbest-sellingduetswith that featured Flack with then-la- remember thinking ‘She wants Together Again,” the will be held Sept. 15, 8 a.m. Atlanta who were provided sep- to noon at Lincoln Health singers Celine Dion and Regina bel mate, Bryson, when both me to sing with her’? I was so Hathaway/Flack classic. Center, 1301 Fayetteville St., arate performances by the two Belle, respectively. recorded on Capitol Records. honored,” he said. Both singers reminded us they and Sept. 16, noon to 4 p.m. living legends as well. They will Atmidpointofhisshow,Peabo Flack noted that on that particu- Flack is forever known for her are musicians. Roberta, the clas- at Duke Clinic 2C, second be touring most of the country. announced he would revisit the lar tour she specifically sought intricatelysweetbackgroundvo- sically-trained academician of floor, 200 Trent Dr. Bryson opened the two-hour R&B side of his career. To a rous- outPeaboasherrecordingmate, cal arrangements. HowardUniversity,wascomfort- show displaying the unique ing ovation, his rhythm section considering that less than two Shefailedtodisappointonthis able at her baby grand piano, CHAPEL HILL brand of vocalese that has gar- segued to a familiar intro into years earlier her good friend, humid evening. especially on a while Bryson surprised some BOOK DISCUSSION nered him Grammy Awards and “I’m So Into You.” Donny Hathaway, had died. less-familiarmid-1970shitcalled while performing the Sade clas- DeepDishTheaterCo.will other accolades throughout his Notably, Bryson’s vocal clarity “I’ve always been very partic- “Feelin’ That Glow,” and her ren- sic, “King of Sorrow,” as he ac- host an information discus- successful35-yearcareer.Inare- and range remains intact, while ular about the male singers that dition of Marvin Gaye’s “Inner- companied himself on an sion of author Toni cent interview from his Atlanta nattily dressed in an off-white I work with. Luther (Vandross) City Blues,” “You Sure Love To acoustic guitar. Morrison’s “Home” Sept. 10, home, Bryson reflected on his smokingjacket,theclassiccroon- was one of my background Ball”and“Mercy,MercyMe(Save Remarkably, both singers’ vo- 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 formative years in the Baptist er worked hard enough to evoke singers,” she said during a pre- The Children)“ offered a unique, cal chops remain largely un- MLK Blvd. Call 968-1515. churches of South Carolina’s perspiration enough to remove concertinterviewfromherhome flashbackvibeforthelargelyma- changedfromtheiryoungerdays Piedmont region. the jacket to the delight of his in the Virginia suburbs of ture audience. - very similar to what occurred During his Atlanta perform- many lady fans. Washington, D.C. Flack’s background vocalist with vocal nuances of the leg- ance, he displayed the gospel- During the interview, Bryson “I really hoped that Peabo Derek Hughes shined through- endary Ella Fitzgerald, whose like grit that helped him become noted that remaining physically would accept. I knew he was the out the evening, displaying a girlish soprano stayed unblem- a household name and romantic fit remainsa priority. Aftera too- one fellow who could perform multi-octave range reminiscent ished. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 Raleigh • Cary • Durham • Chapel Hill 6B Religion Robert Taylor joins St.Ambrose Episcopal

STAFF REPORTS and, most recently, the Rev. parishioners to higher spiritual as lead and sole rector. RALEIGH - St. Ambrose Kimberly Lucas, the first black aspirations. Taylorisa2000N.C.Stategrad- EpiscopalChurchwillhostafirst womanordainedintheEpiscopal Taylor, 34, is a native of uate, where he receiveda degree service for its 11th rector and Diocese and the first woman to Louisburg, N.C.He hasservedas in mechanical engineering. He pastor, the Rev. Robert Jemonde lead St. Ambrose. Since a priest at the 7,200-member St. also holds a Master of Science in Taylor, on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. He December,theretiredRev.J.Carr MichaelandAllAngelsEpiscopal mechanical engineering with a will be installed with a Holland has served as the ChurchinDallas.PartofTaylor’s concentration in robotics from Celebration of New Ministry by church’s interim rector. ministry was in a Spanish speak- Stanford University. He received the Right Rev. Michael B. Curry, “In our recent search, our ing, southeast Dallas neighbor- his Master of Divinity degree at bishop of the Diocese of N.C. on church was focused on growth hood; as chaplain and teacher at theGeneralTheologicalSeminary Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. and our re-emergence as a com- St. Philip’s School, a historically of the Episcopal Church in New Taylor steps into a legacy of munity voice on issues affecting African-American Episcopal ele- York City. leadership and community out- surrounding communities, our mentary school in south Dallas; Located at 813 Darby St. in reach that includes the late Rev. city and our state,” St. Ambrose and as director of the St. Michael Raleigh, St. Ambrose was found- Arthur J. Calloway, a former Senior Warden Edna Rich- 20s and 30s ministry. ed in 1868. It is a predominate- Raleighcitycouncilman;theRev. Ballentine said, pointing to St.Ambrose,aplaceofworship ly African-American, Anglo- Michael Battle, a Duke scholar; Taylor’s passion and energy for Taylor remembers from his Catholic parish in the Episcopal The Rev. Robert Jemonde Taylor returns to head the church he urban ministry and guiding childhood,willbehisfirstchurch Diocese of N.C. grew up in. Obama critic linked to right-wing conservatives

By Freddie Allen Republican politicians. Today its political action fund is ization in 2011. Julian Bond, chairman emeritus American Way, said it would be WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT The Memphis-based Coalition paying Shirley & Banister, a pub- The memo, “National Strategy of the NAACP on CNN. “The idea hard for the NOM’s strategy to of African American Pastors, de- lic relations firm, to assist the forWinningthe Marriage Battle,” that these people are just pawns work without the entire black scribes itself on its website as “a CAAP.Inaddition,Owens’group came to light after the NOM lost that can be played with. The community subscribing to grass-rootsmovementofAfrican- has received loans from the con- alawsuitinMaineovercampaign black people who oppose gay Owens’views.WhenOwenstells AmericanChristianswhobelieve servative Family Research donorviolationsduringthe2009 marriage, the black people who people not to vote, he’s basical- in traditional family values such Council and Mississippi tea par- state elections. A section of support gay marriage can be ly suppressing the black vote, assupportingtheroleofreligion ty activist Ed Holliday, accord- memo under the heading “Not a moved around like pieces on a she said. in American public life, protect- ingdocumentsfiledwiththeIRS. CivilRightsProject,”stated:“The chessboard. It’s scary.” InaJulyinterviewonFoxNews, ing the lives of the unborn, and The Rev. Timothy McDonald strategic goal of this project is to In 2008, Owens endorsed Owens said thousands of Blacks defending the sacred institution III, senior pastor of the Atlanta- drive a wedge between gays and Republican contender Mike havetoldhimtheywillstayhome of marriage.” It claims it “is not based First Iconium Baptist blacks-twokeyDemocraticcon- Huckabee for president. He also on November 6 rather than vote affiliated with any political par- Church and president of the stituencies.Find,equip,energize endorsed Ken Blackwell, the for Obama. ty or religious denomination.” African-American Ministers in and connect African American Republican candidate for gover- “I believe that Rev. Owens has However, People for the ActionofPeoplefortheAmerican spokespeople for marriage; de- nor in Ohio. done an injustice to African- American Way, a liberal advoca- Way, said Owens’ organization velop a media campaign around Despitestrongcriticism,Owens AmericansandAfrican-American cy group, and USA Today have has“norelevance,noconstituen- their objections to gay marriage has not backed away from his clergy by limiting them, basical- disclosed several close ties be- cy and no credibility.” as a civil right; provoke the gay anti-Obama campaign, compar- lyinsultingtheirintelligence,that tweenOwensandconservatives. Earlier this year, Owens was marriage base into responding ingPresidentObamaatonenews there’s only one thing we need Owens launched a national named African-American liaison bydenouncingthesespokesmen conference to Judas, drawing a to be concerned about,” Malachi campaign in May calling on fortheNationalOrganizationfor and women as bigots.” correlation between homosexu- said. Owens African-Americans not to vote Marriage, a group that has en- Theconfidentialinternalmemo ality and pedophilia, and equat- Owens obviously disagrees. for Obama because of his sup- dorsedRepublicanMittRomney. suggested “pushing a marriage ing the granting rights to mem- “The president is in the White WASHINGTON - The Rev. port of gay marriage. The group According to tax documents, amendmentinWashington,D.C.; bers of the LGBT community to House because of the civil rights William Owens, a black minister claims to have the support of the NOM donated more than find attractive, young, black granting civil rights to men who movement, and I was a leader in who has launched a national 3,700 black ministers, a figure $35,733 to Education for All, a Democrats to challenge white, have sex with animals. that movement; and I didn’t campaign against President that has not been verified. nonprofit run by Owens’ wife, gaymarriageadvocateselectoral- The NOM’s plans include set- march one inch, one foot or one Obama because of his support Although Owens claims to be Deborah Owens. The group, ly.” ting aside $1 million to target yard for a man to marry a man of same-sex marriage, portrays acting independently, Frank which claims to promote educa- Civil rights leaders were blacks with ad buys and robo- and a woman to marry a himself as head of an independ- Cannon, head of the American tion reforms in low-income stunned. calls. woman,” Owens said at a press ent grassroots organization PrinciplesProject,aconservative neighborhoods, also listed the “It’s one of the most cynical Leslie Watson Malachi, direc- conference in August at the when, in fact, he is being groupopposedtosame-sexmar- Rev. Owens as a contact person things I’ve ever heard of or ever torofAfricanAmericanReligious National Press Club. bankrolled by right-wing groups riage, acknowledged to USA on press releases for the organ- seenspelledoutinthisway,”said Affairs for People for the in Washington, D.C.” and maintains strong ties to National initiative seeks to put unchurched souls in pews

By Herbert L. White Elementary School, 405 E Park another survey by the Barna back to church.” cause them to attend a service. For more information on Back [email protected] Ave. Group indicated only about 20 Back to Church Sunday was Since its inception, National to Church Sunday at Citylight, National Back to Church percent of Americans attends launched four years ago in re- Back to Church Sunday partici- go to www.citylightcharlotte.org CHARLOTTE–Anationaleffort Sundayinvitesthe“un-churched” church.BacktoChurchSunday’s sponse to a survey of 15,000 pants have invited more than 5 or call (980) 819-5432. toboostchurchattendancekicks and“de-churched”– peoplewho goal is to invite or re-invite adults in the United States. millionfamilymembers,friends, On the Net: off this month. once attended but now don’t to America to rediscover church. Results showed a personal invi- and neighbors to their church- www.backtochurch.com Back to Church Sunday will be return to the fold. The American “Citylight is faith family all tation from a family member es. BacktoChurch.com/find_a_chur held at Citylight in Charlotte at Religious Identification Survey about one thing – Jesus,” said would prompt 67 percent of About 14,000 churches are ex- ch 11:15 a.m. on Sept. 16. The serv- found that 83 percent of Pastor Brian Norris. “We believe Americans to visit a church, and pected to participate this year, www.facebook.com/back- iceisopentothepublic.Citylight American adults identify them- real, simple faith will be so re- 63 percent said an invitation inviting more than two million tochurch services are held at Dilworth selves as Christians. In contrast, freshing,you’llbegladyoucame from a friend or neighbor would visitors. Weather permit

God pro- carefully? Did you try to count alarming. But again, you find Almighty reigns. With all of our severance. Having self-confi- importance. The Creator wants vides many as many drops of rain as you yourselfalonewithGodandthe sophisticated predictions, we dence is showing pride in one- us to have a firm foundation – natural and re- could hear? In quiet time with heavy downpour. As the rain can only surmise what we think self and being able to always re- an awareness of the Power of markable rich- the rain, did you feel the pres- pounds to the ground and will happen with the weather, flect on the goodness of life. God. Whether it is a soft com- es. One impor- ence of God - calmness, sereni- against the windowpanes, you and then we do not know until Withself-confidenceinourspir- forting or strong stormy rain, tantresourceis tyandprotection?Moreover,did can feel the Creator’s over- it actually happens. In all of na- itual, professional and person- God is ministering to us. Listen the essence of you hear peaceful miracle mes- whelming presence. You feel ture’s work, each situation is in- al lives, we anticipate soaring to carefully to what the rain is de- rain.Rainplays sages that began to flow from helpless,yetdependentonGod; calculable. higher heights. picting. Don’t try to analyze the a significant your inner consciousness? you know God will provide un- God wants us to have self- Nature helps us to keep our rain but instead make sure your Words of role in our While everyone was busy doing wavering protection. confidence and assuredness in lives in perspective. It helps us relationship with God is strong Tender Care lives. Not only otherthings,itwasyou,Godand Thinkaboutsituationsinoth- knowing who we are. Having to remain humble whether we and unquestionable. The scrip- doesitprovide the rain. Try this listening ex- er parts of our country where self-confidencemeansatthebe- want to admit it or not. We are turesays“Therainfell,therivers water for our perimentifyouhavenotalready people are overcome with the ginning of each day of our per- all vulnerable to the elements rose, and the winds blew and NN ARRIS A H bodies, crops, done so. You will be surprised aftermath of rain; the inconven- sonal life comes goals, aspira- ofourenvironment.Hence,God pounded that house. Yet it did- animals and so at what you receive. iences of survival. The rain has tions, plans for certain events, speaks to us in the rain. Rain is n’t collapse, because its founda- on; it nudges us that we are to- Many times, the rain is not caused disruption of life and motivationandmovingforward beautiful, yet testy; it is gentle tion was on the rock” (Matthew tally dependent upon God. so calm; it does not fall softly. much uncertainty for some of with the knowledge of om- yet demanding, and it is peace- 7:25). Think back on a day when It is torrential and overpower- neighboring states. However, nipresence. elf-confidencemay ful. Ann G. Harris, MRE, is an in- youactuallylistenedtotherain. ing, demanding and somewhat Godisincontrolofallsituations. not come naturally for all of us. In all of our comings and go- spirational freelance writer who In that moment, as it fell softly out of control. The intenseness Sometimes as we go about our For some of us, it must be cul- ings,havingapersonalrelation- residesinRaleigh.Youcanreach on the rooftop, did you listen with which it comes down is busy lives, we forget that the tivated through prayer and per- ship with God is of the utmost her at [email protected]

RALEIGH Baptist on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. DUKE CHAPEL BETHEL CHRISTIAN HILLSBOROUGH BODY OF CHRIST •BaptistTrainingUnionisSept. The Chapel will close for 11 FIRST COMMUNITY 4501 Spring Forest Road 3518 Rose of Sharon Rd 23 at 5 p.m. days this month to undergo in- Christian singer Janet Paschal 509 Eno Street FamilyandFriendsDayisSept. spection. Worship for Sept. 15- A Gospel Extravaganza is Sept. 16 at 8 and 10 a.m. and noon will perform Sept. 23 at 10:30 DURHAM 16willbemovedoutdoorstothe a.m. Call 383-5433. 23, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. featuring services. COMMUNITY BAPTIST chapel lawn. A Sept. 16 organ theKingsofHarmony,JohnHope 4821 Barbee Road recital has been cancelled. & Company and the Southern COMPASSIONATE TEMPLE GREATER REFUGE The Male Chorus will celebrate 1438 Maplewood Dr. Spirituals. Call (919) 732-6135. orship 3910 Compassionate Dr. its 55th anniversary on Sept. 9 at MT. GILEAD W A Back to School session is God’s Generals (four min- 3 p.m. Various choirs will per- 404 Dowd Street Send your church news to: The Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. Wake County istries/churches) have united to form. A health fair is Sept. 22, 9:30 bring a healing crusade Sept 24- Triangle Tribune, 115 Market school officials will be present •GirlScoutTroops752,00761 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invit- Street, Suite 360H, Durham, NC to answer questions. 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. Call 367- and 13561 will sponsor a yard ed. 9009 or 451-1909. 27701; e-mail info@triangletri- • The Mass Choir will render sale on Sept. 15, 7 a.m. to noon. bune.com; or fax 688-2740. Briefs Revival service at Oak City Deadline: Tuesday by noon.