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By Thandisizwe Chimurenga with you, we’ve pulled our children THE LA WATTS TIMES tight. And you must know that whatever RIBUNE measure of comfort we can provide, we will TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE By the middle of December, most of us are provide; whatever portion of sadness that supposed to be engaged – full throttle – in we can share with you to ease this heavy load, we will gladly bear it.” VOLUME 15 NO. 1 the ritual of preparations for Christmas Day, WEEKOFWEEKOF JA JAN NUARY6,2013UARY6,2013 $1.00 the week of Kwanzaa and the new year that Grief, sorrowandempathy withthose who follows. It is supposed to be a time of mer- haveexperiencedtragedyareallnatural,nor- riment and cheer. It is not supposed to be mal human emotions. Weariness and re- a time for the funerals of children. sentment are also normal human emotions ThetragedythatoccurredonDec.14,when – weariness over the constant exposure to Coach Adam Lanza walked into the Sandy Hook such tragedies and resentment over dis- ElementarySchoolinNewtown,Conn.,killing parate, sometimes racist treatment of the John Hill 20 children and six adults has dominated victims of tragedy – and the perpetrators of has Lincoln news coverage and our collective conscious- it – by the media. ness on a daily, almost nonstop basis. “There will never be an appropriate time (Pa.) in first SpeakingatavigilforthevictimsatNewtown to say that this nation only stands at atten- High School on Dec. 16, President Barack tion when the majority of victims are white place in Obama stated, “I can only hope it helps for Americans, as was the case at Sandy Hook CIAA North you to know that you’re not alone in your Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut, grief; that our world too has been torn apart; so I might as well say it today,” wrote Kirsten thatallacrossthislandofours,wehavewept See THE TRAGIC/2A Lincoln residents now able to rest easy

By Taylor Shaw [email protected] DURHAM–Uncertaintyforthe residents of the Lincoln Apartmentscomplexturnedinto new hope as they celebrate the new year in their new homes. Five months ago, Morticia Williams, a part-time certified nursing assistant and single mother, moved into Lincoln apartments with her 7-year-old daughter.Hernieceandnephew later moved in after their moth- er died. Williams chose Lincoln due to its location, availability and affordability. In September, residents were given a notice to vacate by Oct. 31.Williamswasindismaywhen she discovered she would have to move from her new home. “I was devastated and stressed. I wondered why,” she said. “A lot of (the other fami- lies) that I talked to, they stayed OFFICE OF N.C.. GOV.BEV PERDUE there for years. They did not think this would take place.” North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue signs pardons for the Wilmington 10 on Dec. 31 in Raleigh. Below: A copy of the Rev. Ben Chavis’ pardon. The civil Some residents left immedi- rights activists were convicted in 1972 of bombing a grocery store in Wilmington and sentenced to nearly 300 years combined. ately, others after a few weeks. To many, their only option was to stay. By reaching out to city council members, the NAACP, Perdue pardons Wilmington 10 county commissioners and churches,theremainingtenants til proven guilty, not persecuted for stood together to find answers Governor cites racial learned about the Wilmington Ten, standing up for equal rights and jus- and solutions. the more appalled I have become bias in prosecution of tice.” Before the October deadline, about the manner in which their con- In addition to Chavis, the surviv- theLincolnHospitalFoundation victions were obtained,” Perdue said civil rights activists ing members of the Wilmington 10 agreed to work with the tenants in a news release Monday. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS are Reginald Epps, James McKoy, until the end of the year. The The three key witnesses in the case Wayne Moor, Marvin Patrick and goal was to find a meaningful later recanted their testimony. RALEIGH—OutgoingNorthCarolina Willie Earl Vereen. Those who have solutionthatwouldbenefitboth Amnesty International and other Gov. Beverly Perdue issued pardons died are Jerry Jacobs, Ann Shepard, the residents and the founda- groups took up the issue, portraying MondaytotheWilmington10,agroup ConnieTindallandJoeWright.Wright tion. the Wilmington 10 as political prison- wrongly convicted 40 years ago in a was the youngest, arrested when he The remaining tenants were ers. notoriousCivilRights-eraprosecution was 16 years old. granted an extension until the In 1978, then-Gov. Jim Hunt com- that led to accusations that the state The Wilmington 10 were convict- end of December. While they muted their sentences but withheld was holding political prisoners. ed in October 1972 on charges of wererelievedtohavemoretime apardon.Twoyearslater,the4thU.S. Perdueissuedpardonsofinnocence conspiracy to firebomb Mike’s to find a new home, they were CircuitCourtofAppealsinRichmond, Monday for the nine black men and Grocery and conspiracy to assault unprepared to move. Va., threw out the convictions, saying one white woman who were given emergency personnel who respond- “It costs to move, then you perjuryandprosecutorialmisconduct prison sentences totaling nearly 300 ed to the fire in February 1971. have to find somewhere to go,” were factors in the verdicts. years for the 1971 firebombing of a The trial was held in Burgaw in Williams said. She did not have “We are tremendously grateful to Wilmington grocery store after police Gov. Perdue for her courage,” said PenderCountyafterajudgedeclared shot a black teenager. See LINCOLN/3A Benjamin Chavis, the former nation- a mistrial the first time. A jury of 10 The pardon means the state no al NAACP executive director who was blacksandtwowhiteshadbeenseat- longer thinks the 10 — four of whom in jail and prison for about five years ed in the first trial when prosecutor havesincedied—committedacrime. before his release. “This is a historic Jay Stroud said he was sick, and the “I have decided to grant these par- dayforNorthCarolinaandtheUnited dons because the more facts I have States. People should be innocent un- See PARDONS/2A Chicago wrecked by Destin:Astory of hope

By Carol Longoria violence, mass murder THE DURHAM VOICE By Sharon Cohen single Chicago street are not exception- DURHAM – Life was not always easy in the Johnson household. Destin THE ASSOCIATED PRESS al.It’sbeenabloodyyearinthenation’s third-largest city. Johnson, the youngest of four chil- It was February, the middle of lunch A spike in murders and shootings - dren, started life in relative stability hour on a busy South Side street. The much of it gang-related - shocked forthefirsteightto10years. Thenhis gunman approached his victim in a Chicagoans, spurred new crime-fight- family was hit hard with a series of White Castle parking lot, shot him in ing strategies and left indelible images: events — job loss, substance addic- the head, then fled down an alley. Mayor Rahm Emanuel voicing outrage tion, parents’ separation, and people Thenextmonth,oneblockaway,also aboutgangcrossfirethatkilleda7-year- moving in and out of the home. on West 79th Street: Two men in hood- old named Heaven selling candy in her The odds were stacked against edsweatshirtsopenedfireattheBishop front yard. Destin, making it hard for his sister, Golden convenience store. They killed Panicked mourners scrambling as Azmen, to return to school at one young man and wounded five oth- shots ring out on the church steps at a UNC–Charlotte. Azmen said that be- ers, including a nephew of basketball funeral for a reputed gang leader. Girls cause their parents were “off and on,” superstar Dwyane Wade. The shooters wearing red high school basketball uni- it added to her reluctance to return to got away in a silver SUV. forms, filing by the casket of a 16-year- school. In July, a Saturday night, two men old teammate shot on her porch. Azmen spent the summer of 2007 were walking on 79th, when they were A handful of neighborhoods were es- as a camp counselor at Urban Hope, a approached by a man who killed one pecially hard hit, among them Auburn- local nonprofit which hosts Urban and injured the other. This shooting Gresham; the police district’s 43 homi- Hope Summer Missions Experience, resulted in a quick arrest; police had a cides (as of Dec. 21) ranked highest in serving around 40 students from witness, and a security camera caught the city and represent an increase of grades 5-10. the shooting. about 20 percent over 2011. Morticia Williams is all smiles These three violent snapshots of a Destin Johnson walks through N.C. on moving day. Central University’s campus. See DESTIN/3A

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Continued from 1A in news editors choosing cover- ing” of black and brown perpe- investigate and promote all the Letter to the Media about the sentences etc., thank you in ad- West Savali in the online maga- agethatmayresonatemostwith trators as nothing more than positive qualities they had prior Sandy Hook School Shooting vance for bringing on experts to zine Clutch on Dec. 17. a predominantly white audience good old-fashioned white su- to the shooting to explain why Coverage,”onDec.18onhispop- discuss the mindset of young A mental health professional which will, hopefully, “translate premacy. we never expected it. If he was ular blog “Davey D’s Hip Hop folks at risk and what steps we and commentator, Savali noted into higher ratings, which trans- Son of Baldwin, a New York nonwhite, the word ‘genius’ Corner.” Writing sarcastically to can take to turn them around. that “It is horrifying what hap- late into bigger profits,” accord- City-based blogger whose site of would NEVER appear in any sto- thank the media for the ways in Thanks in advance for humaniz- pened to those babies … the ing to Dixon. the same name is described as a ry about him. Instead, we’d be which they sympathetically told ingfolkswhoarehavingdifficult thoughtofwhattranspiredwith- Not all subscribe to the eco- “literary, socio-political, sexual, talking about the projects he the story of Newtown mass mur- times in our communities the in the confines of Sandy Hook nomic angle of disparate media pop culture blog,” wrote on the grew up in and his run-ins with derer Lanza and his mother same way you did Adam Lanza, conjures up not just “visceral” coveragehowever.Indeed,many site’s Facebook page on Dec. 15: the law.” Nancy, Davey also thanked the his mom Nancy and the rest of emotions,but“primal”urges…,” critics of media point to what “It seems that we do this, all the Dave “Davey D” Cook, Bay media for its future coverage of hisfamily.ImagineifOscarGrant but that also, “White American they call “humanizing portraits” time, without fail: Whenever one Area-based hip-hop journalist communities of color. and Trayvon Martin and their children in this country who be- ofwhiteperpetratorsofviolence of these white male patriarchs and radio show host, also took “Next time there’s a call for families had gotten such won- comevictimsofgunviolenceare versusthe“criminal,pathologiz- goes on a rampage, we start to the media to task in his “Open gang injunctions, stiffer prison derful coverage?” asignofshatteredinnocence,an anomaly that must be analyzed and dissected to ensure that it doesn’t happen again. Black and brown American children who become victims serve as an in- dictment of our communities, our homes and our parenting.” But why is this the case? “Becausewhitevictimsareper- ceivedtobethemostcompelling crime victims … they have emergedasfocalpointsofcrime reporting,” wrote Nadra Kareem Nittle in October. Nittle inter- viewed and quoted Sonia R. Jarvis, a distinguished lecturer in the school of public affairs at Baruch College of The City University of New York, to gain an understanding of why so muchmediaattentionisfocused on the white victims of heinous crimes. Nittle’s article, “White Crime Victims Favored in MainstreamMediaReports,”was written for the Maynard Media Center for Structural Inequity, a project of the RobertC.Maynard Institute. A local scholar Nittle spoke to is Travis L. Dixon, an associate professor of communications studies at UCLA, who gave an economic reason for disparate racial coverage. “Journalismoperatesasabusi- ness, and news editors and pro- ducers tend to create content to catertotheiraudiences…theas- sumption is that most people who are watching tend to be white, tend to be women, tend tobemoderatetosomewhatcon- servative and maybe over 30,” Dixon is quoted as saying. Such a “package” often results Pardons Continued from 1A judge declared the mistrial. At the second trial, a jury of 10 whites and two blacks was seat- ed. The three key witnesses who took the stand for the prosecu- tion recanted their testimony in 1976. And the prosecutor, Stroud, became a flashpoint for the Wilmington 10 supporters. In November, NAACP state leaders said they believe newly uncovered notes show Stroud tried to keep blacks off the first jury and seat whites he thought were sympathetic to the Ku Klux Klan. They showed the notes on a poster board, saying the hand- writing on the legal paper ap- peared to match notes from oth- er prosecution records in the case. At the top of the list of 100 ju- rors, the notes said, “stay away from black men.” A capital “B’‘ was beside the names of black jurors. The notes identify one potentialblackjurorasan“Uncle Tomtype,”andbesidethenames of several white people, nota- tionsinclude“KKK?”and“good!!” Stroud told the StarNews of Wilmington that he wrote the notes but declined to confirm that to the AP. “This conduct is disgraceful,” Perduesaidofthenotes.“Itisut- terlyincompatiblewithbasicno- tions of fairness and with every ideal that North Carolina holds dear.Thelegitimacyofourcrim- inal justice system hinges on it operating in a fair and equitable manner with justice being dis- pensed based on innocence or guilt — not based on race or oth- er forms of prejudice.”

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Continued from 1A Wajnert Hartzell said. Williamsisthedifferenceinbills. Funding ended this past sum- 2012 Choice Neighborhood rounding areas from NC Hwy By looking to the community, In addition to a higher rent, she mer.Hartzellhopestheprogram Initiative Planning Grant. 147, Bacon and Roxboro streets, anysavings;allofhermoneywas Housing for New Hope asked for now has to pay a water bill. She will be relaunched in January Sponsored by the U.S. and Elmira Park. used to move into Lincoln. She donations in the form of money only paid a utility bill and rent at through the city of Durham. Department of Housing and With a price tag of $300,000, couldn’t afford the application and manpower. Lincoln. But she is committed to “Even though we are not fund- Urban development, the the Lincoln complex was bought fees and security deposits. “We have a strong network of makehernewhouseintoahome ed, we stepped up to help move $300,000 grant was leveraged and will be demolished to create With the help of Housing for people who are used to working for her family. those tenants that can’t wait un- withcashandin-kindservicesto multi-income housing through New Hope, Williams, along with with(us)tohelprehousepeople,” “I’m going to stay here until I til January,” she said. approximately $1 million. The this initiative. the remaining 50 households, shesaid.“Wehavelandlordsthat buy my own home. I am going In October, the Durham funds will be used to redevelop were able to find and move into are willing to give people a sec- to save enough, that way I will Housing Authority received the McDougald Terrace and sur- new homes. ond chance.” be in my own home for good,” “Some (residents) we are help- On Dec. 13, Williams moved she said. ing them find apartments that intohernewtwo-bedroomhome HousingforNewHopeisfund- theyaremovinginto.Someneed in east Durham. “They helped ed by a federal grant under the a truck. Other people needed a me out a lot. The finances I did stimulus package. Through a deposit. It varies by each specif- not have for the deposit for the programcalledRapidRehousing, ic tenant depending on their place and rent, they paid it for the organization helped move needs. We try to help them to me. They came with a U-Haul 271 households that once lived find another solution,” trucktomovemystuff,”shesaid. in shelters. Development Director Melissa The biggest adjustment for Destin:Astory of hope

Continued from 1A “We want to teach teens to be producers not just consumers,” Urban Hope Founder Bahari “This summer camp was different, and I want- Harris said. Each camper must present his/her ed my baby brother to be a part of it,” she said. businessideasinapublicspeakingformat.Harris AzmenbroughtDestintothelastweekofcamp said this is one-way campers, like Destin, devel- to check it out. The next summer he joined the op life skills. seven-week program. Urban Hope also assists students in finding a “I was relieved knowing that Destin would be university that will meet their needs. Keegan said connected with Urban Hope because I knew they Page Cvelich works tirelessly with students to loved him and they would take care of him,” help them understand college costs, financial aid Azmen said. Urban Hope turned out to be more and the application process. than a summer camp program, offering year- “I wasn’t there to stay on him about his college round discipleship and encouragement for teens applications,” Azmen said. “Page was on it.” to go to college. Before 2009, less than 40 percent of all African- During that first summer, Destin met Timothy American males entering N.C. Central graduat- Price who had come to Urban Hope by way of ed,” said Jason Dorsette, director of Georgia Tech University, where he was involved the Centennial Scholars Program and former in the Navigators, a campus ministry. Urban Hope camp counselor. “On my first visit to Durham, there was a drive- Dorsettetargetsyoungmenstartingtheirfresh- byshooting,”whilehewastakingagroupofyouth man year, and the school intentionally places the to the movies. “I was struck by the fact that noth- scholars in the same dorm. “It’s a brotherhood ingreallyhappened,”Pricesaid. Thegrouptalked that rewards positive behavior,” Dorsette about it a little and then went to the movies any- said. Any scholar obtaining a 3.5 GPA or higher way. “I was struck by the injustice,” Price said. for the semester receives a book voucher to de- From that moment Price knew he was meant to fray the cost of textbooks. The program started work in Durham. Knowing many children have with 57 incoming freshmen in 2009 and has an absence of strong male role models, Price pur- grown to 518 young men. sued mentoring opportunities with several of the The inaugural class will be graduating this year young men at Urban Hope. Destin was one of with 98 percent of the original group entering those young men. their senior year of college. The Centennial “I can share anything with Timothy,” Destin Scholars Program hosted a PUSH symposium to said. “I know it won’t go nowhere.” foster educational attainment for minority “When Destin first arrived at Urban Hope, he males. Destin is part of this group and is provid- was overwhelmed with life circumstances – not ed daily tutoring help through the program. sure how to navigate,” Staff member Dan Keegan Destin said he recognizes the gift he has been said. Keegan compared Destin to someone who given and plans to interview as a camp counselor was just learning to swim, just barely keeping his at Urban Hope to give back. head above water. Through his involvement with the Young The Durham Voice is a monthly newspaper that Leaders Group, Destin learned how to swim. He covers Northeast Central Durham. Visit gave business proposals and led groups. He www.durhamvoice.com. gained the confidence to try new things.

NOTICE OF CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR PROPOSED PRIVATE CROSSING CLOSURES WITH THE NORTH NOTICE OF CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR CAROLINA RAILROAD (NCRR)/NORFOLK SOUTHERN (NS) PRIVATE CROSSING CLOSURE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILWAY AT GORDON THOMAS DRIVE AND GREENBRIAR DRIVE RAILROAD (NCRR)/NORFOLK SOUTHERN (NS) RAILWAY AT BYRDSVILLE ROAD TIP Project No. P-4405 I & J Orange County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a Citizens TIP Project No. P-4405 K Orange County Informational Workshop between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Shared Visions Retreat Center (auditorium), located at 3717 The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a Citizens Murphey School Road, in Durham. Informational Workshop between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Shared Visions Retreat Center (auditorium), located at 3717 The NCDOT Rail Division is proposing the closure of the private railroad Murphey School Road, in Durham. crossings at both Gordon Thomas Drive and Greenbriar Drive. Alternate routes will be used when both of these crossings are closed. The alternate route for Gordon The NCDOT Rail Division is proposing the closure of the private railroad Thomas Drive would include Paschall Drive, Couch Mountain Road and Murphey crossing at Byrdsville Road. Alternate routes will be used when this crossing is School Road. The alternate route for Greenbriar Drive would be a proposed new closed. The alternate route for Byrdsville Road would include Walter Clark Drive road connecting to Spruce Pine Trail and Old NC 10. and a new road to be constructed connecting Byrdsville Mobile Home Park to Walter Clark Drive, which together would provide alternate access to NC 86. These crossings are to be closed in the interest of improved safety for local residents using the existing crossings and for rail crews and passengers. This rail This crossing is to be closed in the interest of improved safety for local residents line is part of the Southeast High Speed Rail corridor which will have increased using the existing crossing and for rail crews and passengers. This rail line is part train speeds and more freight and passenger trains in the future. of the Southeast High Speed Rail corridor which will have increased train speeds and more freight and passenger trains in the future. The acquisition of right-of-way is scheduled to begin in 2014, followed by construction in 2015. These schedules are tentative and are subject to change. The acquisition of right-of-way is scheduled to begin in 2014, followed by construction in 2015. These schedules are tentative and are subject to change. Maps will be on display depicting the proposed new alternate routes for those that currently cross the NCRR/NS railroad at Gordon Thomas Drive and Greenbriar Maps will be on display depicting the proposed new alternate routes for those that Drive. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer any questions and currently cross the NCRR/NS railroad at Byrdsville Road. NCDOT representatives receive public input. The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided will be available to answer any questions and receive public input. The opportunity and is encouraged. There will not be a formal presentation. to submit written comments will be provided and is encouraged. There will not be a formal presentation. For more information, please contact NCDOT Rail Environmental Engineer, Marc Hamel, by phone at (919) 707-4045 or by email at: [email protected] or For more information, please contact NCDOT Rail Environmental Engineer, NCDOT Rail Division Consultant, Mark Reep, P.E., of Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. Marc Hamel, by phone at (919) 707-4045 or by email at: [email protected] or at (919) 900-1635 or by email at: [email protected]. NCDOT Rail Division Consultant, Mark Reep, P.E., of Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. at (919) 900-1635 or by email at: [email protected]. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for anyone who wants to participate in this workshop. Anyone NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with requiring special services should contact Mr. Hamel as early as possible so that Disabilities Act for anyone who wants to participate in this workshop. Anyone arrangements can be made. requiring special services should contact Mr. Hamel as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. For persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, interpretive services will be available For persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited at the meeting upon request. For more information, please call 1-800-481-6494 ability to read, speak or understand English, interpretive services will be available prior to the meeting. at the meeting upon request. For more information, please call 1-800-481-6494 prior to the meeting. 4A EDITORIAL/The TriangleTribuneiangleTribune Sunday, January 6, 2013,

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“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” Will blacks support Tim Scott? This famous quote from Frederick Douglass brings to mind the predicament of black folks in this country relative to those upon whom we depend to put forth our demands for political If Sen. Timothy Eugene Scott gling” until a Chick-fil-A fran - party conservative who isn’t Republicans such as strategist reciprocity. Are they really leading (demanding), or are they is the GOP standard bearer in chise owner took an interest in married, making South Carolina Raynard Jackson who says, simply pleading? the 2016 presidential elections, him. It was this relationship that the only state in the Union with “Republicans will not gain sig - The term “pleadership” was coined by Kenneth Price, my will any black people vote for taught Scott individualism and two unmarried senators. nificant black support unless friend and business associate from the post-Million Man March him? The appointment of Scott conservative values. Scott prais - Lindsey Graham is the other. they take policy positions that days. He used to talk about how our so-called leaders were not to a U.S. Senate seat represent - es his mother and the late con - Scott is long on Biblical val - advance core black interests. using our collective leverage to attain the goals we sought. ing South Carolina is the servative entrepreneur John ues and, in 1997, supported African-Americans need capi - Instead, he suggested, they resorted to merely “pleading” rather Republicans’ Moniz for teaching him “basic having the Ten talism and conservative values, than leading. Looks like the same is true in many circles to - most recent ex - Biblical business practices.” Commandments posted out - and Scott is a great vehicle.” day. ample of doing Scott is the type of black suc - side county council chambers. Prior to Scott, only six blacks A quick analysis of the issues, challenges and problems we everything they cess story most would brag He replaces Sen. Jim DeMint, an have served in the U.S. Senate. face paints a grim portrait of our position in this country and can to shed the about. After barely making it influential conservative and tea They were two Mississippians an unattractive view of our children’s future. We are long on perception that through high school, he went party favorite, who resigned to – Revels who served in 1870-74 rhetoric and short on action, high on emotion and low on in - the party is run to college on a football schol - become president of the and Blanche Bruce from 1875- volvement, quick to react and slow to get in front of issues by old, white arship, became an insurance Heritage Foundation. DeMint 81; Edward Brooke of that will negatively impact us. And many of our “leaders” are men. Being salesman and eventually a U.S. took over the conservative think Massachusetts from 1967-79; nothing more than “pleaders” kowtowing to the whimsical anti- congressman and senator. tank from Heritage founder Ed Carol Moseley Braun of Illinois winds of politics, looking out for themselves, and trying to WILLIAM Republican, Scott’s story is akin to many Fuelner, whose million- dollar from 1993-99; Barack Obama make us believe they are all that when it comes to influence. REED however, is sys - Americans who struggle early salary in 2010 was 10 times of Illinois from 2005-08; and Nearly two decades ago, I wrote an article titled “If we are so temic among in life and rise to greatness DeMint’s $174,000 annual Roland Burris, who was ap - smart, why are we so far behind?” The same thought can be African- through hard work and deter - Senate salary. pointed to replace Obama and applied to our current status, especially as it pertains to the Americans. mination. Scott’s appointment was an served until November 2010. dearth of genuine, authentic and courageous black leadership. Making Scott the first black Scott is a black role model. adept and “smooth move” on We are still involved with sibling rivalry among our black or - senator from the South since Unfortunately, many of the op - the part of Republicans. The William Reed is head of the ganizations and even more so among our lead - Reconstruction is a major step portunities he was able to take move means that this new Business Exchange Network. ers, as they jockey for position whenever a forward for the Republicans. advantage of are not available breed of Republicans are con - news camera is around. There is still a lack of The move made Scott the GOP’s today. Prior to being elected to sulting veteran black what Ron Daniels calls “operational unity,” as most prominent African- Congress in 2010, Scott served our leaders refuse to work together to achieve American. If Scott runs for pres - on the Charleston County an overall goal for black people in this coun - ident, as did Sen. Barack Obama, Council for 13 years, including try. it’s questionable how blacks will four terms as chairman, and in I ask the question again, “If we are so vote. Some are calling Scott “an - the South Carolina House of smart…? other Clarence Thomas.” Representatives for two years, JAMES Another problem is that blacks are unwill - Seven blacks have served in where he was elected chairman CLINGMAN ing, to a large degree, to follow the path of the U.S Senate – four happened of the freshman Caucus and Marcus Garvey and others who advocated and to be Republicans. The first was House Whip. He owned Tim demonstrated the primary importance of establishing and Hiram Revels, a Republican Scott Allstate and was a partner maintaining an economic foundation. We have opted for po - from Mississippi. From the Civil in Pathway Real Estate Group. litical empowerment instead, which always begs the question: War to struggles for equality in “I am confident Tim Scott will What is the economic result of our political involvement? Has the 1950s and 1960s, the represent South Carolina and it propelled us to a position of leadership, or has it reduced us Republican Party has led the the country honorably,” said to a position of pleadership? way on civil rights, abolishing U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, South We continue to discuss how a black president who is now in slavery, passing the 14th and Carolina’s only Democratic con - his second term can directly advantage black folks. We still pe - 15th amendments, ending Jim gressman. The South Carolina tition our government for relief from generations of unfair - Crow and enacting the Civil African-American Chamber of ness and inequity. We repeat the same mating dance every Rights Act of 1964. Commerce said, “He brings a two, four and six years by registering and voting for folks who Like so many of today’s black unique – and badly-needed per - have absolutely no concern for our economic stability. males, a single mother raised spective – to Washington.” Haven’t we suffered enough from political shenanigans to Scott. He was “lost and strug - The 47-year-old-Scott is a tea finally change the way we select, promote and follow those who pretend to be leaders? We are confused and childlike in so many areas when it comes to our own economic self-deter - mination. To top it all off, we are still trying to find out “Who There is no reason to celebrate Tim Scott is black in America?” It’s shameful that in many circles we don’t even know who we are. Thepolite side of me congrat - from too many African- White people imposed the “one drop” rule, and for centuries ulates Tim Scott on being named Americans when he was appoint - it has been the law of the land. Suppose they had said anyone South Carolina’s senator. All ed to the Supreme Court. Many who has one drop of white blood is white. The point is that he right, now that we have that out of us, naively, seemedto believe who defines you controls you. We must define ourselves, and of the way, let’s get down to that Thomaswould ‘do the right we have an obligation to define our leaders, and assure they business. thing’ once he had the job secu - are not merely “pleaders.” Theappointment of Scott was rity of a Supreme Court appoint - Historian Carter G. Woodson wrote: “Negroes, however, a move that reminded me of ment. Instead, we have been choose their leaders but unfortunately they are too often oMf ichael Steele, the Republican treated to an adamantly conser - the wrong kind. Negroes do not readily follow persons wicth oice to head the Republican vative justice. He has not only constructive programs. Almost any sort of exciting appeaNl oartional Committee in the after - been of no help to black America; he has been a hindrance. trivial matter presented to them may receive immediate amttean t-h of Barack Obama’s first Senator Tim Scott has not sided tion and temporarily at least liberal support.” election in 2008. The RNC seemed with the interests of black Let that thought marinate on your brain for a moment. Think to want to go out America. His politics are not par - about some of the folks who are presented to us as influential of its way to ticularly different from outgo - and, thus, in leadership positions. Julia Hare distinguishes demonstrate thait ng Sen. Jim DeMint. Scott essen - black leaders from leading blacks; so should you. it could put ta ially embraces the politics of blackperson inttho e tea party. He happens to have a responsible pbo la-ck skin. sition now thatFor understandable reasons, the country hbaldack people are frequently will - elected an ABfIrLiL cinang- to give another black person AmericaFnL.ETCwHhERo achieves high office the In the aftermbeanthefit of the doubt. We are al - of the re-election of PresiwJdRae.ynst concerned about double Obama, and the increasingsstaunp d-ards and the sort of racist port he is receiving amongapsseao u-lts that black-elected (and ple of color (as voting blocsa)p, tphoe inted) officials regularly ex - Republicans seem to, once apgeariine, nce. This reality, however, want to demonstrate thatctahneny ot lead us to ignore the ac - are not the party of whitetnueasls“. content of the character” Well, sort of. of such individuals. 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Theproblemwasthatthis heraboutthepowerhehadgiv- care providers will not provide Starting and Staying in Business” Jan. 29, 8 to 10 a.m. at the Chamber, 800 S. Salisbury St. Bill Zinno, a SCORE counselor, is the guest speaker. RSVP by Jan. Grocery store closure hinders food access 25 to (919) 664-7036. Send your business news [email protected]. Raise minimum wage for economy By Darius Rose SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE As a longtime business- man,IseeadeficitinAmerica that has received far too lit- tle attention. That’s the wage deficit experienced by grow- ing numbers of Americans, with serious consequences for our economy. On Jan. 1, the minimum wage increased in Rhode Island and in nine states that adjust their minimum wage to match the rise in inflation: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. But the federal minimum wagewillbethesameas2013 beginsasitwasin2009–just $7.25anhour,or$15,080for full-time, year-round work. That’sanimpoverishingin- come anywhere in America, butevenmoresoinhigh-cost states like New York, where my business is based. Too many Americans are working an eight-hour day Residents were shocked when Lowes Foods closed its store on Miami Boulevard. struggling just to pay rent. Even carefully budgeting By Matt Phillips ShoppingCenterinRaleighdoes would be good.” Food Lion at 2400 Holloway who did not want to be named, every dime, they can’t afford THE DURHAM VOICE business from a 49,032 square Garcia said many of her ten- Driveislessthantwomilesfrom said he noticed problems at the to fully cover the most basic foot retail space. store, including poor customer DURHAM – Residents of ants don’t own vehicles, so the Naples Terrace and neighboring expenses: shelter, food, “Weenjoyedservingthatcom- ability to walk to a grocery store Pinecrest Apartments, but there service and ambivalent manage- transportation, health care Wellons Village are without easy munity for 24 years,” Williams ment. pedestrian access to a grocery wasamajoradvantage.Now,res- are no sidewalks on Hardee and clothing. That’s bad for said. “We always hate to leave a idents must ride the bus to shop Street,whichrunsalongsideboth “If you’re dealing with under- those workers and families, store after Lowes Foods shut- market, but we couldn’t commit privileged people, that doesn’t tereditsdoorsinSeptember.The at Food Lion on Holloway Street complexesandeventuallymeets and it’s bad for American to a long-term lease.” or Save-A-Lot on Liberty Street. Holloway Street. Nor is there a mean your customer service business. store, formerly a key retail asset Bao Hang, whose family has shouldn’t be good,” the in the Village Shopping Center Cornisha Jenkins has lived at continuous sidewalk from the We should be raising the ownedandoperatedTop’sChina Naples Terrace for two years. Village Shopping Center along Cambridge Village employee minimum wage to the level at1001NorthMiamiBlvd.,closed restaurant in the shopping cen- said. after 24 years. Jenkins said before Lowes Foods Holloway Street to the Food Lion where workers can afford ter for nearly 20 years, said the closedshewalkedtobuyhergro- location. He also said residents brought rent, food and other necessi- The next closest grocery store, rent is too high for the location. theirgrocerieshomeintheLowes Food Lion on Holloway Street, is ceries, but now she has to ride There are limited options for ties for themselves and their He said it rises about 5 percent eitheroneor two buses,depend- essential food items in the area. Foods shopping carts. The leas- families. more difficult for pedestrians to per year. Hang said the loss of ing office offered to collect and access. ingonwhethershewantstoshop The Maxway store in the Village Raisingtheminimumwage LowesFoodsisbadfortheshop- at Food Lion or Save-A-Lot. Shopping Center sells bread and organize the carts for Lowes em- benefits businesses in three Debbie Williams, assistant to ping center and his restaurant, ployees to pick up, but store Lowes Foods president, said the “Forty-five minutes just to go milk. Across North Miami ways:productivity,profitand butbusinessistooslowforTop’s on the bus,” Jenkins said. “I have Boulevard at Moroleon management said there were no prosperity. With more ade- company couldn’t offer all its China to move. resources available to collect the products in such a small retail to get a ride, and then you have Supermarket limited vegetables, quate wages, businesses ex- Nilsa Garcia manages Naples to pay people.” fruit and meat are available. carts. perience decreased worker space and didn’t want to com- Terrace, a nearby apartment mit to a long-term lease. Both Garcia and Jenkins said Lowes Foods also served turnover and greater worker complex. She said many of the peopleintheneighborhoodwere Cambridge Village, a subsidized morale and productivity – all The space, managed by tenantsshoppedatLowesFoods. TheDurhamVOICEisamonth- Raleigh-based Rivercrest Realty, surprisedthestoreclosed.Garcia housingcomplexbehindthecen- good for the bottom line. “They need a business back up said she went to purchase food ter. An employee who has ly newspaper that covers TheNo.1factorinbusiness islistedas28,500squarefeeton there, a supermarket,” Garcia Northeast Central Durham. Visit the company’s website. A Lowes one day and the doors were workedattheCambridgeVillage growth and hiring is cus- said. “Any kind of grocery store locked. leasing office for nine years but www.durhamvoice.com tomer demand. Consumer FoodsatMiddleCreekCommons spending makes up 70 per- centofoureconomy.Raising the minimum wage puts more money in the hands of They need a business back up there, a supermarket. Any low-income workers – the very people most likely to kind of grocery store would be good. needtospendadditionaldol- Naples Terrace apartments manager NILSA GARCIA lars in their paychecks. That “ means increased consumer buying power, which means increased demand for goods and services, which means ” more revenues and profits for businesses, and a Seven ways to save on automobile insurance stronger, more prosperous economy. NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE • No moving violations in three years 5. Bundle your insurance. You can often get a break • Student drivers with good grades ifyoubuytwoormoretypesofinsurancefromthesame When millions of full-time Whatyoupayforyourautoinsurancecanvarybyhun- workers see the American 2. Get multiple quotes. Rates can vary greatly and provider, such as auto and homeowners. You may also dreds of dollars, depending on what type of car you they change often. 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And to top it off, Although everyone reacts differ- caregivers may rarely hear a “thank you“ for ently,peoplecansometimesfeel all their hard work because seniors are often confused, anxious and over- in emotional and physical pain, and don’t un- whelmed. Many also have pre- derstand the sacrifice caregivers make to take conceived notions about cancer care of them. anditstreatmentthatsometimes That’s why Senior Helpers, one of the largest aren’t true. in-home care companies in the nation, is rais- A new campaign called ing awareness about the importance of New Chemotherapy: Myths or Facts Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers – not only to aims to debunk common mis- benefit caregivers’ mental and physical health, conceptions associated with but to ultimately improve their care of the eld- chemotherapy and encourages erly. patients and caregivers to take “The new year is a good time, psychological- charge of their cancer journey ly, for caregivers to make resolutions to read- by speaking openly with their just how they feel about their caregiving re- doctors. The campaign features sponsibilities,” said Peter Ross, co-founder of Emmy-nominatedactressMaura Senior Helpers. “Often, caregivers get lost in Tierney and professional drag the day-to-day duties of helping others and racer Jack Beckman, who are forget to take care of their own basic needs. sharingtheirownexperiencesas That’swhyweencouragecaregiversof theeld- cancer survivors to help others. erly to take care of themselves so they can ul- “WhenIwasgoingthroughmy timately provide better care. And, at some cancer treatment, I learned that point, caregivers may need to bring in outside you can never ask a stupid ques- help so they get a much needed break.” tion. I asked every single ques- Senior Helpers’ top 10 caregiving resolutions: tion that came to my mind, and 1. Take “you” time every day. Make a com- I believe that helped to calm my mitment every day to take five, 10 or 15 min- own anxiety,” Tierney said. “The utes to do at least one thing you enjoy or need. Chemotherapy: Myths or Facts 2. Keep preventive care appointments. It’s campaign encourages patients important to make and not skip regular doc- and caregivers to ask a lot of tor appointments. You can’t give good care if questions, arming themselves you’re sick, plus you can pass on your illness. withasmuchinformationaspos- JDCEarlyCollegeHighSchooljuniorslefttoright:PhillipRobinson-Hayes,BrianaHeaden,JamillahScallark, sible to take charge of their jour- 3. Create a family support group. Create a & Amani Brown. support group of loved ones who provide you ney.” with emotional and physical support. The big- By Sharif Ruebin One of the things Beckman re- work done,” Jamillah Scallark said. “Some of the pro- alized during his cancer journey ger your community circle, the stronger you SPECIAL TO THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE and your senior will become as a unit. fessorscanbea littlesnarky, but you haveto keepyour wastheimportanceofsurround- 4. Maketimetoexercise.-Studiesshowthat DURHAM – It’s quite a attitude in check because you’re in college now; you ing himself with people and exercise is a great way to relieve stress and to COLLEGE rigorouschallengetomake can’t go to the principal anymore, you just have to han- thingsthatheloved.“WhenIfirst feel refreshed again. If you can’t get motivat- a smooth transition from dle it yourself.” learned I had cancer and would ed to exercise on your own, find an exercise HAPPENINGS freshman to sophomore Most agree that their first two years prepared them needchemotherapy,Iwasafraid buddy who can help you stick to your com- year at J.D. Clement Early for junior year. I would have to give up certain mitment of better health. College. But once adapt- “I definitely do think the first two years were worth aspects of my life, including rac- 5. Getenoughrest.Findwaystoensurethat ed, these juniors, full of it,” Mejia said. ing and teaching others to race,” you get at least seven or eight hours of enthusiasm and new re- Added Scallark: “The college classes are easier. The he said. “This didn’t end up be- sleep. Your body and mind need adequate sponsibilities, say they sophomore classes at Early College are harder. That’s ing the case for me. Speaking to amount of time to rest each night so you can haveadjustedtofullcam- probably your hardest year, sophomore year.” my doctor and learning how to feel rejuvenated each morning for your care- pus privileges. By having four years of high school core curriculum make adjustments to my regu- giving responsibilities. “I really love it, there’s stuffed throughout two years, the juniors are going lar routine while receiving 6. Be kind to yourself. It’s OK to make mis- a lot of freedom; but into their college courses well prepared. chemotherapyhelpedmakesure takes. Learn to shake off feelings of guilt or you’re on your own, so “It doesn’t seem like some of the N.C. Central stu- I didn’t have to put my life on self-criticism that you aren’t doing all you can it’s a lot harder,” student dents are at the same level that we’re at,” Scallark said. hold.” to help your senior. It’s important to remind Amani Brown said. Thejuniorshavesomeadviceforfreshmanandsoph- As part of the campaign, an in- yourself daily that you’re doing the best you Inthepreviousyears,eachmemberofthejuniorclass omore students making their way through the early teractive video booth is travel- can. envied the freedom the upper classmen earn after their college landscape: “Make sure you get out as much as ing across the country collecting 7. Give thanks. When a friend or family first two years. possible. Don’t stay in the building; you have the en- personal stories from cancer pa- memberspendstimewiththelovedoneyou’re “It’s wonderful, you can do whatever you like with tire campus to explore,” Roberts said. tients and caregivers about caring for, send them a quick thank you note. what the campus provides,” Daniel Mejia said. “I feel Added Mejia: “Stick it out; do what you have to do to chemotherapy myths or facts It’ll encourage them to help more in the year more liberated, not everything is controlled.” be successful. Don’t let anybody get in your way; you theyuncoveredduringtheirown ahead. Controlling how you spend your time is very impor- have to do what’s best for you and not what’s best for journey. Several of these stories 8. Learn about local resources. Many care- tant. With freedom comes a lot of responsibility, some- others.” will eventually be shared on the givers don’t take advantage of support avail- thing the junior class is learning. campaign’s website with the able right in their own town. In difficult times, “Not having class every day is better because we have SharifRuebinistheeditoroftheJosephineDobbsEarly hope of helping others. it’s important to have resources you can reach more time to study and work together to get our home- College High School Chronicles newspaper. For more information about out to immediately to help you cope. the campaign, visit 9. Delegate. Write a list of activities that www.chemomythsorfacts.com. would help you the most throughout the new year. 10. Think about what your senior would Amother’s worth as teacher and role model want for you. It’s easy for caregivers to get lost in their daily responsibilities. Take each day to remember that the senior is also deal- By Imani Burrell My mom is always there when I need some- She’ll look at me with her glowing smile and say nothing. ing with feelings of losing their independence SPECIAL TO THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE one to talk to. Even when I don’t see the bright- ordealingwith anillness.Rememberwho they est side of things, her eye is there to help me Sometimes people tell me “‘Mani, you’re al- ways smiling. Why?’” really are inside and the good things your sen- Recent infor- find it. I know she’s come a long way to raise I ask why not smile? There are so many rea- mationfromthe me from diapers to now, and it hasn’t always sons to. N.C. been the easiest road. Mom is one reason why I smile. Just the Department of Maybe that’s why she tells me “Don’t be like thought of having that special someone in my Parents add to Justice reports me, but be better in any way possible.” life is enough. She’s touched more lives than that between My mom always has good advice like that. She just my own, too. 2010 and 2011 has this way of figuring out how to solve issues. She’s always willing to help out like ushering classroom value juvenile crime For example, last year I had misunderstandings inchurch,helpingatconcessionstandsandoth- dropped by 7 withteachersandwouldgohomeandtalkabout er community events. Living her life like she By Stephanie Carroll Carson percent in all my issues. does inspires me. It could be the smallest thing N.C. NEWS SERVICE crimecategories “Just don’t say anything,” Mama told me. “Go she does or says, and it means a lot to me. and 10 percent inandgetyourworkdoneandkeepyourmouth closed.” My mom is one of the best. She’s not an an- HENDERSON, N.C. - As students enjoy some inviolentcrime. “They already have it; you have to get it,” she gel all of the time, but she can be when she time off from school this holiday, teachers are I figure that said. wants. gearing up for the rest of the school year. At there’s nothing I always remember that quote when there’s And what role model is perfect anyway? an increasing number of schools, that involves much for teens trouble going on with me in class. I used to let it bother me when other people members of the community and parents. in town to do, I look up to Lavern not just as a mother, but would talk negatively. That doesn’t bother me Recent research from N.C. State University and that could PHOTO/CARLTON KOONCE as a guiding, inspiring and kind-hearted lady. anymore. found that parent involvement can make more beareasonwhy She is a very helping woman. She might not do “Don’tworryaboutwhatothersmaysayabout of a difference in educational success than the they get involved Imani Burrell everything the “best,” but she does what she you;keepondoingwhatyou’redoing,”shesaid. quality of schools. in crime. can at her best ability. “It’s not what they call you; it’s what you an- Henderson Collegiate Charter School is one Growing up in east Durham and being in high Living her life like she does, she’s a great role swer too.” example of a school that involves many peo- school, it bothers me sometimes hearing people model to my sisters and me. Watching her is Encouraging words like this carry me a long ple in its educational process. Teacher Caitlin say teensdon’t haverole models or people to look showing us how to grow up into great women. way.Ifthat’snotarolemodel,Idon’tknowwhat Dietrich says the approach is helpful to stu- up to and that’s why they turn to crime. I say not As a great woman, she’s one who likes to get one is. dents,especiallyforthosewithfewerresources true. things done right before others. I always pick The Durham Voice is a monthly newspaper at home. I have a great role model and someone to ad- with her and say “Ma, you’re always trying to that covers Northeast Central Durham. Visit “With low-incomestudents,theproblemsfor mire in Lavern Lucier – my mom. do things before other people — trying to be www.durhamvoice.com educationisreallyjustsomuchmorecomplex, Why do I admire my mother? She’s like no oth- better.” so you have to reach into each aspect of life to er person I know. really make the impact that they need.” Henderson Collegiate recently held a Parent SORORITY NEWS Pride Night, where students were invited to share special skills or talents they’ve learned Johnston County Deltas of public service initiatives through its five-point in the first half of the school year. employment as a career option. TheJohnstonCountyAlumnaeChapterofDelta program thrust of economic development, edu- Research from the University of New “Participants will learn fundamental business Sigma Theta Sorority announces the 2012-13 cational development, international awareness Hampshire found that school systems would and economic concepts, and explore career in- YoungEntrepreneurClass.Twelvestudentsfrom and involvement, physical and mental health, need to increase their per-student spending by terests and opportunities,” said Evelyn Sanders, Johnston County high schools have been select- andpoliticalawarenessandinvolvement.Aspart more than $1,000 to achieve the same results chapter economic development chair. “The pro- ed to participate in the program: Evenny Alford, of its economic development program, the JCAC gained in parental involvement. Dietrich, who gram nurtures the creativity, self-confidence, Smithfield Selma High; Tierra Bass, Cleveland initiated the Young Entrepreneur program in came into education through the Teach for leadership and overall development of the stu- High; Shakeema Benson, Smithfield Selma; 2011. High school students between the ages of American program, says it’s a fact she sees dents.” ShakeenaBenson,JohnstonCommunityCollege; 14-19 are eligible to participate. played out daily at her school. The program culminates with a business plan Lizz Lynn, Smithfield Selma; Carrington Vinson, The Junior Achievement “Be Entrepreneurial “So it proves effective for everyone. As im- competitionfortheyouth. AYoungEntrepreneur Smithfield Selma; Kara Walden, Princeton “is the primary model guiding the implementa- portant as it is everywhere, we find that it’s of the Year will be named and recognized at the Middle/High School; Kenan Walden, Johnston tion of the program. The Young Entrepreneurs even more essential with our students because chapter’s anniversary celebration on April 14, CommunityCollegeEarlyCollege;andLarryLavell will coach and train young high school they come to us with a deficit of resources.” 2013.Thewinnerwillreceivea scholarship,cash Williams, Clayton High. students to become the next generation of en- More information on the NCSU study is on- prizes and technical resources. For more infor- Delta Sigma Theta provides an extensive array trepreneurs. Students will be introduced to self- line at news.ncsu.edu. mation, call (919) 302-1909 or (919) 279-8076. WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM The Triangle TRIBUNE SUNDAY, JAN. 6, 2013 – SECTION B

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By Bonitta Best [email protected] onferenceseasongetsinto full gear this week. Five of the 12 CIAA women’s teamsC finished their nonconfer- Cliff Brown was the first ence schedule at or above .500, African-American to start with Elizabeth City State leading at Notre Dame. the way in the North (8-2) and Shaw in the South. Meanwhile, Chowan is the only squad still seeking its first win. Notre Onthemen’sside,Lincolncon- tinues its surprising season atop the North, while Winston-Salem Dame’s State leads the South a game aheadofanothersurprisingteam – Livingstone. pioneer WOMEN Shaw (8-1) The Bears have won seven straight after defeating Felician QB dies 74-66 last weekend in the D.C. Winter Classic on the University of District of Columbia’s cam- Cliff Brown pus. Sequoyah Griffin, Kearah Jeffreys and Crystal Wilson led the Bears with double-digit scor- was the first ing. “Any time you play in a tour- black starter nament, someone has a chance to see when a player like Taylor (Dalrymple) has a big game, and at position they make adjustments to stop THE MISSISSIPPE LINK her,” assistant coach Ashante SOUTH BEND, Ind. – On Timoll said, referring to Coach John Hill has Lincoln (Pa.) atop the CIAA Northern Division. Dalrymple’s25pointsand16re- Jan. 7, sophomore Everett Shaw (6-4) bounds in the first game of the conference schedule next yearwithabigwinoverWinthrop at7p.m.beforeheadingtoFAMU Golson will attempt to tie a After two straight losses, the tourney. “The good thing about Saturday at Florida A&M. Wednesday night. The victory and Bethune-Cookman. Notre Dame record by win- Bears have won two in a row af- havingateamconceptisthatyou Hampton leads the women’s di- was NCCU’s first road victory St. Augustine’s (7-3) ninghisfirst11startsasthe terdefeatingRollins79-66 inthe have other people who can step vision with a 9-5 overall and 2-0 over a Big South team since it The Falcons have won four of Fighting Irish quarterback, championship game of the up.That’swhathappenedtoday; conference record. N.C. A&T is moved to Division I. Junior their last five games as they be- originally set by Bob Tangerine Tournament in we had people step up.” second. Jeremy Ingram led the Eagles in gintheconferenceseasonunder Williams from 1949-50. Florida. Shaw is ranked No. 18 in the St. Augustine’s (4-5) scoring for the fourth straight returning head coach Lonnie Maybe the most refresh- Taurus Dortch led all scorers nation. The Bears open confer- TheFalconsbeginathree-game game with 22 points. The team Blow Jr. ing aspect of this potential with 23 points, while Karron ence play Thursday at Elizabeth roadtriponThursdayatVirginia also shot 18 of 20 from the free St. Aug’s travels to Virginia milestone is Golson is Johnson added 17 points and City State before moving on to State. Then, it’s on to Elizabeth throw line. State on Thursday, before head- known as a quarterback – nine rebounds. Johnson was ChowanonSaturdayandVirginia City State this weekend and TheEaglesareinafour-waytie ing to ECSU and then Chowan. not a “black quarterback.” named the tournament’s most State on Monday. Shaw hosts Chowan on Monday. for second place in the MEAC. The Falcons’ first home contest That’s not how it was for outstanding player. Virginia Union next Thursday. MEN Norfolk State leads the confer- is next Thursday when Bowie Cliff Brown, who became Shaw travels to Elizabeth City N.C. Central (0-14) N.C. Central (6-7) ence. NCCU hosts Virginia State comes to town. Notre Dame’s starter as a State on Thursday as part of a The Eagles begin their MEAC The Eagles kicked in the new UniversityofLynchburgTuesday sophomorein1971,theman three-game road trip. whobridgedJoeTheismann (1969-70) and Tom Clements (1972-74). Theismann was a Heisman runner-upfortheNo.2team Negro Baseball League playing cards launched in 1970, and Clements di- rected the 1973 national ti- tle. THE WASHINGTON INFORMER president of the Negro Leagues Brown died from a mas- BaseballMuseum.“Withpartner- sive heart attack last week The U.S. Playing Card ships like this, we will be able to at age 60. Funeral services Company, makers of Bicycle share this history with genera- were held on Dec. 22 in Playing Cards, will launch Negro tions to come.” Harrisburg, Pa. Leagues Baseball Museum Roy Gifford, USPC vice presi- “We’re all sad he’s gone,” Playing Card Deck. Bicycle will dent of marketing, added that said classmate Frank donate 15 cents per deck sold to the partnership “not only gave Pomarico, a guard and tri- the Negro Leagues Baseball us access to the iconic logos and captain for the 1973 nation- Museum. photos from the Negro Leagues al champs on which Brown “The mission of the Negro archives to create a beautiful wastheNo.2QB.“Hewalked Leagues Baseball Museum is to deck of cards, but more impor- with a great confidence and help preserve the rich history of tantly it allowed us to support with a lot of pride, but he African-American baseball, and an organization who is protect- was a good guy and a good we are excited that Bicycle has ing the amazing story of the teammate.” developed this deck to support Negro Baseball Leagues.” A star athlete in multiple our cause,” said Bob Kendrick, sports at Middletown High inHarrisburg,Pa.,Brownbe- gan his college career in an era when the SEC was not even integrated, while bit- terness remained in the MEAC MINUTES South regarding the civil rights movement in the 1960s. As late as 1974, UMES walk-on captivates fans and coaches alike Sports Illustrated had a cov- er photo of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joe By David Whigham six inches shorter than the aver- the starting lineup. Cowell has loved the most coming out of Gilliam with the headline SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE ageDivisionIpointguard,Cowell started the past two games for highschool,”Cowellsaid.“Iwent “Pittsburgh’s Black finds a way to distinguish him- the Hawks and stands fourth on with my heart. It felt like a fam- PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - There self. the team in minutes-per-game ily here when I came.” Quarterback.” are many things that people Blackfootballplayersback “I’m 5-6 and basketball is a big (25.2). He has the best assist-to- His resiliency to overcome ad- know about Dominique Cowell. man’s game,” Cowell said. “It turnover ratio on the team (14- versitywasdevelopedasayouth. thenwerestereotypedmain- Hehasagreatvoiceandisawell- ly for the “speed” positions doesn’t matter because I will to-10) and is second on the team Cowell dealt with an injury dur- rounded artist. He is a well-liked still come out on top.” in steals (nine). He is the biggest inghissenioryearatBethelHigh — running back, receiver or student-athlete at Maryland defensive back – but quar- Cowell did not wait long to and most pleasant surprise for School (Va.) that forced him to EasternShoreandisafanfavorite makeastatementatUMES.Inthe the Hawks of the 2012-13 sea- miss a substantial amount of terbackormiddlelinebacker onthemen’sbasketballteam.He were taboo because they Hawks’openinggameofthesea- son. time on the court. It also hurt his is funny, energetic and friendly. son, he spearheaded a strong This year is actually Cowell’s worth to many college basket- were “face of the program” Whatmanydonotknowishow spots that required more second-half charge against second at UMES. He spent the ball programs. the5-foot-6walk-onfoundaspot Hawaii. Cowell played solid de- majority of last year as a specta- Perhaps the best thing about leadership or “cerebral” on a Division I basketball roster. work. fense and forced several oppos- tor, where he served as one of Cowell is his ability to stare ad- When watching him on the ing turnovers as UMES went on the Hawks’ biggest fans. Despite versityintheface.Heisadream- Even Notre Dame’s 1966 court, one can see that it’s not national champs had only a 9-0 run to cut its deficit to just not being on the court, he never er; a person that is not afraid to his size that got him there. It’s eight with one minute to play. gave up on his dream of set goals and go after them with one black player on the ros- his heart. ter:DefensiveendAlanPage. He finished the match with 22 playing Division I basketball. all of his heart. Cowell has captivated the minutes, four assists and two He tried out for the squad this “Success is all about working Head coach Ara Parseghian crowd in his first year through andhisstaffmadeaconcert- steals. season, a decision that has paid hard,”hesaid.“It’saboutgetting intensity and a never-say-die at- He began the season coming off well for both sides. to the highest level that you can. edefforttobringmoreblack titude.Althoughbeingmorethan players into the Catholic Cowell offthebenchbuthasmovedinto “UMES was the school that I I’m never going to stop.” school that didn’t even ad- mit females until 1972, and one of the first break- throughs was in 1968 with abouta half-dozeninthere- Student-athletes could lose eligibility with tweet missteps cruiting class, including fu- ture All-Americans Tom STAFF REPORTS harshcriticismof theirperform- geta“real-time”commentaryon International Journal of Sport cess information about the Gatewood (split end) and ances from fans, according to a how they are doing, said Blair Communication, was based on games and their athletic per- WACO, Texas — With a single Clarence Ellis (cornerback). study by Baylor and Clemson Browning, an assistant profes- interviews with 20 student-ath- formances. social-media misstep, student- Brown displayed his ath- university researchers. sor of communication in Baylor letes in an NCAA Division I uni- The study, co-authored by athletes could lose athletic eligi- letic wares first as a kicker, While many college athletic University’s College of Arts & versity.Theysaidthattheyused Jimmy Sanderson, Ph.D., an as- bility or a scholarship. But that’s booting a 51-yard field goal teams prohibit student-athletes Sciences and lead author of the Twitter to keep in contact with sistant professor of communi- not stopping them from using from using social media during study. family and friends, communi- cation studies at Clemson Twitter – sometimes even dur- Please see NOTRE/2B games, some breach the rules to The study, published in the cate with their followers and ac- ing games, when they may see Please see STUDENT/2B 2B SPORTS/The TheTr TriangleiangleTribune Tribune Sunday, January 6, 2013 Notre Dame’s first black starting QB dies Continued from 1B Brownmadehisfirststart,a 16- quality Tulane team. But in the outthere.Thestreetsgotcrowd- be with the varsity in 1971 be- “Nobody likes to get beat out, 0 victory against a bowl-bound season finale, it fell apart in a ed. And every guy had a pistol as a freshman in the 1971 Blue cause it was the last year the but he took it well,” Pomarico North Carolina team in which 28-8 loss at LSU. Notre Dame in his waist. and Gold Game, and later in his NCAA did not permit freshman said. “I remember talking with he threw a touchdown pass to finished 8-2 and placed out of “Oneguysaid‘Don’tthinkthis career he was a kickoff special- eligibility – beat out Brown for Tom Pagna about it and how he Gatewood. the AP and UPI Top 10 for the is the only place we’ll have ist. He started the season as a the starting position by the said it could have been an ex- The next week, Brown was first time in Parseghian’s eight guns,’ trying to scare my dad, kicker in 1971, splitting time opener and the rest of his ca- plosive thing. He could have only 10 of 27 in a 28-14 loss to seasons. as if they were going to have with future NFL veteran Bob reer. Clements had his own started some problems in the USC while throwing three inter- In an interview with The their guns in the stadium. Thomas before Thomas took share of growing pains as a lockerroomandcauseddissen- ceptions. Backfield coach Tom Harrisburg Patriot-News, 34- “He was strong and driven in over the duties. sophomorewhentheIrishagain sion by saying things like Pagna wrote in the “Era of Ara” year-old Leonard Brown, the so many ways. Those trials he Notre Dame was Sports finished out of the Top 10 with ‘They’renotplayingmebecause that no Notre Dame player in olderofCliff’stwosons,relayed experienced, the way society Illustrated’s preseason pick in an8-3mark.However,Clements I’m black,’ and it could have his time had to endure more on astorythathisfathersharedfor was then, his parents never be- 1971 to win the national title, displayed more consistency been sticky in that time. But he theoutsidethanBrownbecause thefirsttimewiththemnotlong ing there from a young age, all butthehugequestionmarkwas thanBrowndidasasophomore, supported the decision as be- of breaking the barrier. ago. The night before the LSU of it drove him.” who would replace Theismann. andhewasthefutureofthepro- ingbestfortheteamandalways Pagna said among the com- game, Brown and a few black Brownfinishedthat1971sea- PatSteeenbergestartedtheyear gram. took the high road.” ments he would hear included teammatestook a stroll outside son with six starts, completing there with Bill Etter, but both The staff remained confident Brownfinishedhiscareerwith “Are they forcing you guys to their Baton Rouge hotel for a lit- 56 of111 passes for 669 yards, sufferedinjuries,withEttertear- in Brown as an ideal insurance a national title while working play a black quarterback?” or tle relaxation. four touchdowns and nine in- ing up his knee at Miami early policyatquarterback,butitwas behind Clements in 1973. It “Get that n- out of there!” “At first, the streets were de- terceptions, and he also carried in the fourth game. Brown was similar to the current situation wasn’t until 1987 that another Brown improved as a runner serted,” Leonard relayed to 77 times for 253 yards and two inserted in place of Etter right with Golson moving ahead of black quarterback lined up for and passer as the season pro- Jones.“Butmydadtoldmethat touchdowns. after the injury and directed a the incumbent Tommy Rees. Notre Dame, and Tony Rice gressed, including a 56-7 win at within a few minutes, word The following year, sopho- 17-0 victory against the Like Rees, Brown also won the (1987-89)woulddirectaschool- Pitt and a 21-7 victory against a must’ve spread that they were moreClements–whocouldnot Hurricanes.Thefollowingweek, respectofhisteammatesforthe record 23 straight victories and way he handled the demotion. a national title in 1988. Student-athletes could lose eligibility with tweet missteps

Continued from 1B Other athletes said they wait cause “brazen confidence stems prove. of the institution themselves, so tional pursuits while holding es- University, is called “The until after games to use Twitter. from the protection users have Others are finding an effective “there are tensions,” Browning sentiallyafull-timejobwiththeir Positives and Negatives of In any case, comments often are behind the phone or computer way to cope is through “sub- said. athletics demands,” the re- Twitter: Exploring How Student- criticalorevenabusiveaboutthe screen,”researchersnoted.Even tweeting” — referring to a de- Student-athletes also are sub- searchers wrote. Athletes Use Twitter and student-athlete both perform- when the critics’ messages are tractor as “OOMF” (“one of my ject to stricter monitoring and While a coach may Respond to Critical Tweets.” ance-wise and personally. blocked by an athlete, some fol- followers”) and responding to a penalties than professional ath- welcome the idea that “20,000 Twitter is ingrained into play- “It is tweet-worthy when fans lowers “somehow find another remarkindirectlyratherthanus- letes for a social-media blunder. eyeballs” are following an ath- ers’ daily routine, with one ath- show support because the alter- nameandgetonanddoitagain,” ing the critic’s Twitter ID to spar Whileprofessionalsmaybefined lete, “at the same time, they’ll lete saying “I mean, the kickers native is obviously the norm,” one athlete said. online. or censured, they maintain their probably wake up in a cold and snappers and me are kind the researchers wrote. Student-athletes’ responses to Some players see Twitter as a ability to play. sweat” about a tweet misstep, of in the corner of the locker While athletes know that criti- attacks range from shrugging chance to brandthemselves. But “Student-athletes are in a pre- Browning said. room, so I’ll get on Twitter and cismcomeswiththeturf,Twitter them off to deleting them to us- at the university level, they’re cariouspositionbecausetheyare I’m like ‘Great first half’. “ critics are especially brutal be- ing them as challenges to im- also operating under the brand amateurs, are managing educa- Atrue baller,Saints’Jimmy Graham overcomes long odds

By Raynard Jackson thefield. Justimagine,attheage the way he presents himself on ry, but there is not enough room joyful about how an 11-year-old, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION of 11, being put in a parent’s car TV. But his attitude towards his to write about everything. Just traumatized kid could develop and then being dropped off at an mother goes to the type of char- Google his name and you can intosuchawonderful,marvelous Jimmy Most of the public is Graham orphanage. acterhehas. Isn’tita shamethat read all the details of this fasci- person! only recently becoming Graham recounts the story of more people are aware of nating person. This story is not about sports, aware of the story of being in the back seat of a van Beyonce’s pregnancy than So the next time you hear or it’s about life. We all have faced Jimmy Graham. I find withhishousematesfromtheor- Graham’s story? readanegativestoryaboutapro- orwillfaceourowntraumaticsit- this very unfortunate. phanage and being beaten until Graham, who now stands 6- fessional athlete, just think uation(s) in our life. How we re- Graham is a tight end his eyes were swollen shut. He foot-6 and weighs 260 pounds, about Jimmy Graham. spond will determine the quality for the New Orleans called his mother and asked her earned a basketball scholarship Most professional athletes are of our life. Saints. As of this writing, to pick him up, and she simply to Miami. He didn’t play foot- good,upstandingcitizens. Don’t Therearenotmanypeoplewho he is the leading tight end hung up the phone. Ouch! ball in his last year of school, allow the media to cloud your Ireallywanttomeet,butGraham in the NFL as meas- After bouncing around from along with four years of basket- views because of a few bad ap- is definitely one. I want to know ured by recep- housetohouse,heeventuallywas ball. He graduated in 2009 with ples. how he went from failing grades tions and taken into the home of his future a double major in marketing and Graham’s story makes you cry, to a basketball scholarship to a touch- adoptive mother, Becky Vinson, management. He then enrolled makes you angry and makes you very prominent university (with downs. But, during his high school years. in graduate school so he could joyful. a double major in marketing and most impor- According to Graham, he and his play one year of football. During Youcan’thelpbutcrywhenyou management), finished in four tantly, he is biological mother are “slowly re- the 2010 NFL Draft, the New thinkofthetraumaticexperience years, then enrolled in graduate proving to be a true “baller” in building a relationship, but it’s Orleans Saints selected Graham he suffered at 11. You can’t help school so he could play one year the game of life. movingveryslowly.Itoldherthat inthethirdround. Hewassigned but be angry at how an adult and of football and then to excel on He was born and reared in I forgive her, but I won’t forget.” to a four-year, $2.5 million con- a mother could subject her own the professional level in foot- Greensboro. This 24-year-old Graham is a better man than I tract. child to such a life-altering situ- ball. All this while overcoming has scored big both on and off am. I am very impressed with There is a lot more to this sto- ation. But you can’t help but be the trauma of his youth. 3B HEALTH/Th Thee TriangleTriangleTribune Tribune Sunday, January 6, 2013 CLASSIFIEDS SUNDAY, JANUARY6,2013 PAGE 4B ANNOUNCEMENTS FORSALE BIDS

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Boothe, or “Jas” as she’s called. and with a young son, she The book is more than a BOOK SALE She’s but one story in a new could no longer turn to the mil- keepsake, says Robert Miller; Northgate Mall will book, “Portraits of Service: itary for support and care un- it is an enduring account of the host a liquidation book Looking into the Faces of less she stayed in the Army men and women in uniform sale Jan. 11-13 in space Veterans,” published by Patton Reserves. who serve and protect our ide- No. 117 across from Publishing. The book, by pho- Fortunately, Boothe’s story al of freedom. “Their stories Rainbow. tographers Robert Miller and has a happy ending. Her can- must be told and revered for Andrew Wakeford, presents vi- cer went into remission, she generations to come.” RAP FORUM gnettes on a cross section of found a job and later moved to The Patton Foundation will A Youth Rap Forum living war veterans who have Washington, D.C. Not content donate a portion of the net is Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 1 made personal sacrifices and, to just live her life out peace- profits from the sale to bene- p.m. at Hayti Heritage in many cases, have undergone fully, she supported fellow fe- fit veterans and their families Center, 804 Old the horrors of combat. It is a male veterans by starting a through organizations such as Fayetteville St. touching and powerful collec- nonprofit agency called Final Final Salute Inc., Wounded tion of photo essays that cap- Salute, which provides safe and Warrior Project, the National OPEN HOUSES ture the fears, emotions and suitable housing for homeless Military Family Association and Research Triangle unique stories of all who serve female veterans and their chil- the Gary Sinise Foundation. High School will hold in the military. dren. Copies of the book are avail- open houses Jan. 15, 23 Boothe endured two cata- “Portraits of Service” honors able on & 31, 6 p.m. at 10 Park strophic events in her life. a broad cross section of veter- www.Portraitsofservice.com Drive.Contact:Elizabeth In 2005, she was a single par- ans from five different wars. and www.Amazon.com. Altman at 523-1266. MLK PROGRAM Durham City-County MLK Observance Art student enjoys semester at Golden Belt Program is Jan. 16 at noon at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St. Open to dent using the space. the public. Hughes and McIver are both Neal’s professors at NCCU. He HEALTH DISPARITIES said he has learned a lot from Former U.S. Surgeon them.“Itakebitsandpiecesfrom General David Satcher both of them and do my own willdiscusshowtoelim- thing,” Neal said. inate health disparities “When I actually do color por- Jan. 24, 4:30 p.m. at traits of people, I take different DukeSchoolofNursing, aspects to make it into both of 307TrentDr.Visitnurs- them.” ing.duke.edu. Neal was excited about the op- portunity, even if it was only for CHILDREN SUMMIT a semester. “To work down here A “Faith Summit on isamazing,evenjusttoshowmy ChildPoverty”isJan.24, work is a greater opportunity,” 8:30a.m.to3:30p.m.at he said. Union Baptist Church, Since becoming a temporary 904 N. Roxboro St. Golden Belt painter, Neal has Contact:WinnieMorgan been able to communicate and at 732-1524. network with other artists. He’s also participated in events like COMEDIAN the monthly “Third Fridays.” WhoopiGoldbergwill “Third Fridays” is an art show perform at the Durham the studios offer to the public to Performing Arts Center come out for a night of art, wine on Jan. 25. Call 680- and cheese. Observers are able 2787 for tickets. toviewandpurchasepiecesfrom many different artists. UNC-TV ‘Tears of A Man’ is one of Neal’s paintings in the rented “It was just an added bonus to Beginning Jan. 6, studio. meet people on Third Fridays, three programs will alsowithpeoplethatwanttobuy yourwork,”Nealsaid.“It’sagreat Quintin Neal listens as another artist talks about his work change time slots. Black at Golden Belt Studios. Issues Forum will By Trenton Littles and painter, rented out her stu- opportunity.” THE DURHAM VOICE If Neal isn’t at the studio, he’s moved to Sundays at dio off East Main Street. She of- er the room. The painting of the Golden Belt Studios ended after in class and vice versa. He has 11:30 a.m. with a re- fered the studio to upper-level man is called “Tears of a Man.” the fall semester. However, be- turned McIver’s studio into his broadcast at 5 p.m. DURHAM – N.C. Central students at NCCU for a semester “It’s like the man is never sup- cause of the connections he’s own, with many of his works Mondays. North University studio art senior while she worked at her studio posed to cry,” Neal said. made, he will still be allowed to spilling onto three of the four CarolinaBookwatchwill Quintin Neal knows that oppor- in New York until December. The meaning of the picture is participate in events at the wallsoftheroom.Alongwiththe be seen on Sundays at tunities don’t come to students “Our advanced students have actually the opposite; a man can Golden Belt as an outside artist. paintingshe’scompletedthisse- noonwitharebroadcast frequently. He decided to take been able to use this space so still cry and be a man. With the Until then, he will be painting in mester, he brought many from Thursdaysat5p.m.And advantage of a unique opportu- they can work in a professional colorredoutliningtheman,Neal his apartment. hisregularartstudioinhisapart- Carolina Business nity he was given to take up res- environment off campus,” said is showing that red represents ment. Review will move to idence in a Golden Belt art stu- NCCU Adjunct Instructor and the intensity and fire of a man. The Durham Voice is a month- Abstract paintings, self-por- Tuesdays at 5 p.m. dio for the fall semester. Painter Chad Hughes, who also Neal said he likes color and be- ly newspaper that covers traits and a man composed of BeverlyMcIver,NCCUSuntrust rents a studio at Golden Belt. ing able to make it his own. Northeast Central Durham. Visit different colors on a canvas cov- Endowed chair professor of art Neal is currently the only stu- Neal’s time as a painter at the www.durhamvoice.com

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On New Year’s Eve, the sun shines brightly against a par- Religion tially clouded sky. The air is chilly as it should be in win- tertime. Several nights ago, a full moon beamed giving us a peaceful light of reassurance. Thus far, in our area, we have been spared brutal cold tem- peratures and snowfall. My friend in Hartford, Conn., Words of sent a picture Tender where she was Care standing in front of a huge ANN snow mound HARRIS that reached far above her head. She said she thought she would share with me because we do not get much snow in our area. Other parts of the country have been consumed with snow and other types of weather temperaments. However, we are to expect dif- ferent types of weather cy- cles. An old saying predicts that a snowfall is healthy, because it kills germs looming in the atmosphere. Many of us have already experienced colds that lingered for at least two weeks. I was the recipient of one those colds. Thus, we should never be surprised in weather condi- tions but thankful for the op- portunity to experience what The Rev. William C. Turner is one of Duke University’s first black graduates. it brings. As we look forward to a new year, let us refocus and Durham pastor to deliver MLK address experience the light of God, which comes in many forms. Center Parking Garage. “The commemoration – of It can be the appreciation of STAFF REPORTS He has served the university butions of black students over Turner is pastor of Durham’s both Dr. King’s legacy and the a breath of fresh air, a crisp DURHAM – The Rev. William asassistant provostanddeanof thepast50years,”saidBenjamin Mt. Level Missionary Baptist inclusion of black students – in- breeze, the beauty of an oil C. Turner, a 1971 Duke black affairs, acting director of Reese, co-chair of the MLK Church. He has spent his aca- cludesrememberingtheanguish painting, a blue sky, a simply University graduate and a mem- theAfricanandAfricanAmerican PlanningCommitteeandthevice demic career at Duke, first as a of the struggle, celebrating the decorated room or quiet time. ber of one of the first classes to Studies Department and direc- president for Duke’s Office for student and currently as a pro- achievement and highlighting It can be so many things that include African-Americans, will tor of black church affairs. He Institutional Equity. “We feel so fessor.Thisyear’scommemora- lessonstobelearnedaswemove are pleasant to look at and deliver the keynote address for has taught theology for many fortunate to still have on cam- tion honors the pioneering towarda futurethatcanbeeven feel. the university’s annual Martin years at Duke Divinity School pus ‘the good Reverend,’ as we achievements of Turner and his brighter and bring greater ben- However, we oftentimes LutherKingJr.commemoration. and is now a professor of the call him, to help us continue the peers. efits to our global community.” cannot appreciate this mira- This year’s theme, “Power, practice of homiletics. Over the workofbuildingafullyengaged, “Thegrowthanddevelopment Turner was the first to inte- cle light of God; we miss these Protest&Transformation,”com- years, Turner has helped recruit equitable and respectful com- of Duke University in the last 50 grate Duke’s football team as a simple pleasures because plements the 50th anniversary an increasingly diverse student munity, continuing the work years is nothing less than stun- walk-on player. In addition to clutter impedes our vision. of Duke’s first black undergrad- body. sparkedbythoseearlyblackstu- ning, and the decision to admit earningaBachelorofSciencede- Allow 2013 to expose you to uatestudents,anine-month,uni- “The trajectory of Rev. dents.” African-Americans to the stu- gree in electrical engineering, different arenas of apprecia- versity-wide commemoration. Turner’s career as a student, ad- Learn more about this year’s dentbodyisnolesspivotal.This Turner received a Master of tion. Thekeynote,whichisfreeand ministrator and now as a pro- commemoration, including an decision opened the way to far Divinity degree in 1974 and a When we think of clutter, open to the public, is at 3 p.m. fessor seems to so perfectly ex- updated listing of events, at greater inclusion and openness doctorate in religion in 1984 the first thing that comes to on Jan. 20 in Duke Chapel. emplify the notion of reflecting mlk.duke.edu. on the campus,” Turner said. from Duke. mind is an overabundance of Parking is available in the Bryan uponandcelebratingthe contri- stuff. We can accumulate so much until we cannot figure out what to do with it. The first thought is to throw it away. But throwing away does not happen, and it sits until Top seven regrets of pastors include lack of training it becomes overwhelming. A verse from the Bible comes to mind, “Let the same By Thom S. Rainer seven definitive patterns, and each other. Boy was I wrong! meIhadamistress.Whenhesaw Superman complex. I felt like if mind be in you that was in CHURCH LEADER GAZETTE was able to see the frequency There are some mean church my anger rising, he told me that ministry was going to be done Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 2:5). The I recently interviewed more they occurred. members out there. My regret is mymistresswasbusynessinmy well, I had to do it. I couldn’t ask scriptures reveal that Jesus than 20 pastorswho hadbeen in Belowarethetopsevenregrets that I spent way too much time church, and that my family was or equip someone else to do it. did not have a lot of stuff ministry for at least 25 years. All noted in order of frequency. I re- and emotional energy dealing suffering from neglect. It hurts Mysecondcomplexwasthecon- stored away. Experiencing a of these men were over 55 years ceived a total of 17 different re- withthecritics.Ithinkofthehun- me to say this, but one of my flict avoider complex. I was so refreshing aura can include old. sponses, but only these seven dreds of hours I lost focusing on adultsonsisstillinrebellion,and afraid that I would get criticized getting rid of negative rela- Afewofthemwereretired,but occurred with any degree of rep- critics, and it grieves me to this I know it is a direct result of my if I didn’t visit Aunt Susie per- tionships, making new most of them were still active in etition. After each regret, I pro- day.” neglect of him when he was sonally when she had an outpa- friends, a new job, as well as full-time vocational ministry. videarepresentativedirectquote 3.Failuretoexercisefaith.“At young.” tient procedure that I ran myself establishing resolutions. The interview was simple. I from one of the interviewees. some point in my ministry, I 5. Failure to understand ba- ragged. In my second church, I In our spiritual lives, there askedoneopen-endedquestion: 1. Lack of practical training started playing defense and let sicbusinessandfinanceissues. suffered burnout and ended up is a lot of unnecessary clut- What regrets do you have about forlocalchurchministry.“Iwas the status quo become my way “ThefirsttimeIsawmychurch’s resigning.” ter as well, e.g. sticky situa- the years you have served as a not prepared for 80 percent of of doing church. I was fearful of budget, I thought I was looking 7. Failure to make friends. “I tions, people who do not care pastor? Each of the men could my day-to-day ministry after I taking steps of faith, and my at a foreign language. Greek is a know it’s cliché, but being a pas- about what you care about, provide as many responses as graduatedfromseminary.Iwish leadershipandchurchessuffered loteasierthanfinance.Theysure tor can be lonely. I think many and information that can they desired. They could make I had taken time to find some re- as a result. Not only was I too don’t teach you basic church fi- pastors get in trouble because cause one to become dis- the answers succinct, or they sources or places where I could cautiousinthechurchesIserved, nanceandbusinessatseminary, we can get so lonely. I wish I had heartened and confused. could elaborate upon them. get practical training. I had to I was too cautious in my own and I didn’t take the initiative to done a better job of seeking out Spiritual clutter keeps us from Three pastors had as few as learn in the school of hard ministry. I really felt God calling educate myself. I really felt stu- truefriends.IknowifIhadmade finding time to attend a two responses; one pastor had knocks, and it was very painful metoplantachurchatonepoint, pidinsomanyofthediscussions theeffort,therewouldhavebeen church service on Sunday nine. Most noted three or four at times.” but I was just too fearful to take aboutthebudgetorotherchurch anumberofpastorsintownthat morningorSundayafternoon. regrets. As a researcher, I typi- 2. Overly concerned about that step.” business issues.” I could have befriended. The Bible encourages us not callyseepatternsdevelopinthis critics.“Ihadthisnaïveviewthat 4. Not enough time with fam- 6. Failure to share ministry. Sometimes I got so busy doing to put our faith in things be- typeofsubjectiveresearch.When abunchofChristiansinachurch ily. “I can’t say that people did- “Let me shoot straight. I had two ‘stuff’ that I didn’t have time to causetheywillultimatelyfade it concluded, I was able to see would always show love toward n’twarnme.Onewisepastortold complexes. The first was the do the things that really matter.” away. This scripture says “take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:30). The problem with the image of a white Jesus Cluttercauses anxiousness and impairs our ability to rec- By Wesly Muhammad, PhD. hearts are pretty confident any HerwhiteAmericanizedSavior pear in European art as early as nomena. ognize a beautiful, yet unde- the 4th century of the Christian Early America rejected the im- THE FINAL CALL way that they know what color has been exhorted around the manding entity. Spiritual clut- Jesus was. They attend church- world, as recently documented era, these images coexisted with agingofChristthatcharacterized ter sneaks in when we judge What color was Jesus? es with images of a tall, long- by Edward J. Blum and Paul other,nonwhiterepresentations. European Catholicism. people, not really knowing Most American Christians— haired, full bearded white man Harvey in their book, “The Color The popularity of the cult of By the mid-19th century, how- what is going on with them. black and white—would dismiss depicted in stained glass win- ofChrist:TheSonofGodandthe the black Madonna and black ever,inresponsetoAmericanex- We cannot know what resides this question as both irrelevant dows or painted on walls, and Saga of Race in America” (2012). Christ throughout Europe is ev- pansion, splintering during the in a person’s heart, mind and andunanswerableastheGospels theyreturnhometothesamede- Ttheworld’smostpopularand idence that the European ‘white Civil War and subsequent recon- soul. fail to give us a physical descrip- pictions. recognizable image of Christ is Christs’ never acquired the au- structing, “whiteness” took on a A Sunday afternoon ser- tion. It also seems that America ac- a distinctly 19th-20th century thority and authenticity that the new significance and a newly- mon revealed that we are here The irony is that most of these tually has an obsession with the Americancreation.Althoughver- white Christ now has globally. empowered “white Jesus” rose on earth for a purpose. Each same Americans in their heart of (presumed) color of Christ. sions of the “white Christ” ap- This Christ is an American phe- to prominence. of us was born with a special calling on our life. We are to accomplish something to ed- ify the glory of God. However, we allow so many interrup- MLK Unity Breakfast at Riley Hill tions to deter us from seek- ing life’s blessings. orship W WENDELL DURHAM p.m. nightly at Peace. Send your church news to: The Ann G. Harris, MRE, is an RILEY HILL PEACE MISSIONARY ST. JOSEPH’S AME Triangle Tribune, 115 Market inspirational freelance writer 2608 Apex Hwy 2521 Fayetteville Street Street, Suite 360H, Durham, NC who resides in Raleigh. You 6101 Riley Hill Road Martin Luther King Jr. Unity The Interdenominational BlackWallStreetLectureSeries 27701; e-mail info@triangletri- can reach her at annghar- Ministerial Alliance of Durham “Strengthening the BlackFamily: bune.com; or fax 688-2740. [email protected]. Breakfast is Jan. 21, 8 to 10 a.m. Contact: Sharon Barrow at (919) and the Vicinity will host a Despite the Circumstances” dis- Deadline: Tuesday by noon. riefs Citywide Revival Jan. 7-11, 6:45 cussion is Jan. 12, 3 to 6 p.m. B 365-6875.