WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM Activists take over The Triangle Raleigh City Council meeting By Lori D.R. Wiggins RIBUNE CORRESPONDENT TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE RALEIGH – Community activists and civil rights leaders dis- rupted the Raleigh City Council meeting Tuesday night, telling VOLUME 20 NO. 47 WEEK OF MARCH 12, 2019 $1.00 lawmakers their three-year wait for a firm stand on police over- sight is over and bold moves by the council to hold cops ac- countable are long overdue. “Today is the day for the answers,” said PACT speaker Surena St. Augustine’s men’s Johnson, founder and executive director of Orchid Bloom, a nonprofit focused on community empowerment. track continue Led by the Raleigh Police Accountability Community Task dominance in CIAA Force (PACT) and its coalition of advocates, council chambers filled quickly with family, friends and others seeking justice for outdoors. Soheil Mojarrad, 30, who was fatally shot last month by Raleigh police officer W.B. Edwards in a strip-mall parking lot. Mojarrad, who had a history of mental illness, worsened by a traumatic brain injury, and a history of run-ins with the law, was accused of stealing a cellphone and wielding a knife. Edwards was wearing a body camera but did not turn it on Please see ACTIVISTS/2A

NC 2019 TRIANGLE TRIBUNE MOTHER OF THE YEAR Hearing ready to on future change payday sex law loan By Amanda Morris THE ASSOCIATED PRESS laws RALEIGH — Sophie Cap- shaw-Mack said she was 19 By Charlene Crowell years old in May 2015 NNPA when she was raped, but North Carolina laws didn’t At an April 30 Capitol Hill see her as a victim. hearing, the multidimen- She drank too much and sional problems wrought by accepted a ride home from small-dollar, high-cost loans a fellow college student. were brought to the attention But, instead of driving her of lawmakers serving on the home, he drove her to his powerful House Financial place, where she passed Services Committee. A wit- out. When she woke up, ness panel representing she said, he was raping bankers, consumers, clergy, her. She said she managed and public policy organiza- to escape and go to police. tions taught, recounted, rea- “I did everything right BONITTA BEST soned and preached to after,” Capshaw-Mack told Marian Starnes, center, is surrounded by her daughter-in-law Denise Starnes,right; grand- lawmakers on the rippling The Associated Press. “I daughter Nikki Starnes, left; Iyasmine Whitley; great-granddaughter Londyn Starnes, who and disastrous effects of went to the hospital. I got is being held by Nikki’s fiancé Corey Roberson. debt-trap loans. my rape kit. I talked to the Each addressed the indus- police immediately.” try that reaps billion-dollar But her perpetrator was profits from the poor: pay- never prosecuted, and Durham woman is a day, car-title, and other tri- Capshaw-Mack believes it ple-digit interest, may have had to do with a small-dollar products. The legal loophole that shifts average annual interest rate blame to sexual assault mother, friend to all for payday loans in the victims. In North Carolina, United States is 391%, al- it is legal to have noncon- By Maria Magher from their parents,” she said. munity her whole life, and though in over 17 states – sensual sex with an inca- that’s why Nikki nominated many of them home to con- CORRESPONDENT “A lot of parents don’t have pacitated person if that time for them. They figure that her for The Triangle Tribune’s sumers of color – the APR is person willingly got drunk DURHAM – Marian Starnes children are in their way or Mother of the Year Award. even higher. or high. It is also legal to says she was showered with they are a bother.” “My grandmother is so As consumers suffer finan- drug someone’s drink. love as a child. It’s what made Starnes experienced the op- amazing!” Nikki said. “For cially, it’s a different story The state House passed a her realize how important it is posite, and she thinks it’s im- starters, she raised me and my for payday lenders: $4.1 bil- bill last week to close both for people to feel loved, and portant to do the same for sisters all of our lives. She also lion in fees every year in the loopholes. The measure it’s what inspired her to share others because: “It makes helped raise two of my first 33 states that allow these now goes to the Senate. It’s her love with her children and people feel that they are worth cousins. She’s also helping me debt traps, according to the a step for North Carolina to with all the children she something, that people take to raise my daughter, who’s Center for Responsible Lend- join other states reexamin- knows. time to show them love.” now 10 years old.” ing. Similarly, the annual fees ing their sexual assault “I have seen so many people Her granddaughter, Nikki Nikki says her mother was generated on car-title loans laws in the era of #MeToo. – especially young people – Starnes, says that she has been only 18 when she had her first was found to be $3.8 billion. North Carolina is among who seem so unhappy or who sharing that love with her child, and 19 when she had The session occurred as fewer than 10 states with just are not receiving love family and others in her com- Please see MOTHER/2A the administration seeks to sexual assault laws that permanently reverse a pay- don’t recognize as victims day rule that was developed people who were incapaci- over five years of public tated because of their own hearings, research and com- actions, according to N.C. ments that sought the input Coalition Against Sexual of consumers, financial insti- Assault attorney Skye tutions and other stake- David. holders. Announced by the North Carolina is also the Black girls continue to go first Consumer Financial only state where a person Protection Bureau (CFPB) di- cannot revoke consent for rector, the rule would require a sexual act once it is un- lenders to determine if a con- derway. The bill passed missing but publicity lags sumer could repay the loan, Monday does not address also known as the ability-to- this 40-year-old legal By Stacy M. Brown Anacostia Road in the South- repay standard. precedent. “We are pretty NNPA NEWSWIRE CORRESPONDENT east section of the city. She With a new CFPB director, much behind the curve on hasn’t been seen since. the rule’s suspension was ac- The epidemic of missing and passing legislation that Described by the Metropol- companied by an announce- mostly forgotten African really supports survivors,” itan Police Department as 5- ment of an intent to begin American girls continues to said Monika Johnson-Hos- feet-5 inches tall and 160 rulemaking anew. For the in- spread throughout the United tler of the coalition. pounds, Aniyah has black hair dustry, the suspension pro- States. While the names Leah McGuirk fell victim and brown eyes, and was last vides yet another change, the stories remain a year ago at a bar in Char- seen wearing a white shirt, opportunity to take the teeth similar. lotte. She only took her blue jeans and white glittery out of financial regulation. Miah Gourdine, just 16 years eyes off her drink for a sneakers. Aniyah is now listed For consumers, long-awaited old, was headed to school on moment when she fished on the District of Columbia’s consumer protection that April 23, but never made it. in her purse for her wallet. critical missing person’s list would have taken effect this What’s worse, she never re- Twenty minutes later, she and authorities are asking summer is now indefinite. turned home. started to feel woozy, and anyone with information to With the average borrower Authorities have speculated said she heard a hissing call 202-727-9099 or text earning $25,000 to $30,000 a that because Miah is new to NNPA sound in her ears, like the 50411. year, whatever difficulty led the area, she may have tried to sound of opening a soda Though they live hundreds Zaria Mccier was last seen in them to a payday loan store return to her native New Jer- bottle. Her vision went of miles apart, Miah and Ani- or website made their lives sey. However, that’s no conso- Conyers, Georgia. completely black. “That’s yah have joined the heart- even worse. lation for her family who when I started to freak out. breaking list of more than For Detroit resident Ken haven’t a clue as to her where- which noted that in 2016 I felt this sense of urgency 75,000 black girls who’ve gone Whittaker, the hearing was a abouts. When last seen, Miah alone, 242,295 individuals of like there is something missing. Officials at the Na- high-profile opportunity to was wearing blue jeans, a color were reported missing in horribly wrong with me,” tional Center for Missing and share his personal experi- black and yellow shirt, black the United States. she said. Exploited Children said their ence with a $700 payday Puma sneakers and a clear A stunning 36.7 percent of McGuirk passed out and CyperTipline has received over loan that wound up costing fanny pack – certainly not the those were black teens under had a seizure. She had only 18.4 million reports, most of him $7,000, in addition to sign of a runaway. Horry po- the age of 18. Daunting in the finished half her drink. which led to apparent child debt collections, a court lice have asked those with in- quest to find the girls is the When McGuirk tried to file sexual abuse images: online judgment, and his tax refund formation to call continued lack of attention the a police report, she discov- enticement (including “sextor- garnished. 843-248-1520. missing receive, particularly ered having her drink tion”), child sex trafficking and “I found I could not afford One week earlier on April 12, those who are black. spiked didn’t make her a child sexual molestation. to pay off the first loan with- in Washington, D.C., 15-year- While mainstream media victim under the law. The nonprofit Black & Mis- out taking out another one. old Aniyah Flythe was seen sing Foundation recently com- mostly ignore their plight, so- Please see SEX/2A walking along the 300 block of piled statistics from the FBI Please see BLACK/2A Please see PAYDAY/2A Index Address: 115 Market St., Suite 360-G Publisher: Gerald O. Johnson Follow The Tribune on News 1A Religion 5A Durham, NC 27701 Managing Editor/Sports Editor: Bonitta Best Classifieds Sports 6A (919) 688-9408 Advertising: Linda Johnson 4A Focus 8A © 2019 The Triangle Tribune www.triangletribune.com 2A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, March 12, 2019 North Carolina steps toward changing sexual assault laws Continued from page 1A Since then, McGuirk has advocated for this legislation, which was introduced by Rep. Chaz Beasley of Charlotte, who is also running for lieutenant governor, and is co-sponsored by 63 other representatives from both major parties. “I hope this is a little bit of solace to others,” McGuirk said. “If they are victimized, know- ing that there are laws that protect them.” Beasley’s bill doesn’t address the inability to revoke consent. A separate bill PHOTO/LORI D.R. WIGGINS filed — for the fourth time — by Sen. Jeff Jackson would allow consent revoca- Rolanda Byrd, podium, speaks at a press conference outside the building. tion. The bill is sitting in the Senate’s Rules Committee. District Attorney Ashley Welch said the current laws are “archaic” and have forced her to tell many victims they cannot file charges because no crime was Activists take over Raleigh committed. Capshaw-Mack’s tough experience inspired her to start a victims’ support group called Survivor’s Best Friend, which helps survivors adopt shelter dogs and get their pets certified as emotional support animals. The Associated Press City Council meeting does not usually name rape victims, but Capshaw-Mack agreed to be identified Continued from page 1A Johnson deferred their community oversight. as she has previously spoken publicly as a survivor. decision pending to more “The death of Soheil Even with changes in the law, a jury still might not view a victim who is drunk during his encounter with Mojarrad, who reportedly information. “Your time is shows why we rec- or similarly incapacitated as a victim, Capshaw-Mack said. Based on her experi- up!” Stephanie Lormand ommended automatic ence, Capshaw-Mack said there’s a lot of negative stigma associated with inca- was shot eight times. Re- portedly, six of those shots shouted from the au- body camera activation on pacitated victims. dience. “Time is up for dia- the front end,” said Byrd, “What I’ve found is that it takes a long time for public perception to kind of did not enter the front of Mojarrad’s body, according logue, for reports, for work PACT’s executive director. catch up with the law,” Capshaw-Mack said. “So I think the first step, apart from sessions, for studies, for “Now, we have another passing these laws, would be to educate the public.” to statements attributed to a lawyer hired by Mojar- feedback, for public hear- young person who has lost rad’s parents Judy and ings. Time's been up!" his life with no evidence to Mehrdad Mojarrad, who Mayor Pro-Tem Corey support his, the victim, described their son as Branch tried to quiet Lor- side of the story. All we Durham woman is a kind, compassionate and mand, but she continued have is the account of, empathetic. through a recess called by once again, a lone officer Since its inception in Branch when some council who decided to use his 2015, PACT and other or- members left the room. weapon.” mother and friend to all ganizations have called for “We cannot allow business Raleigh’s body camera in this chamber to keep policy requires police to Continued from page 1A Nikki’s mother and her her gift card to at least get police body cameras, urg- ing city council members going,” said Lormand, a turn the device on “as soon her second. At first, Nikki uncle – seven grandchil- a pedicure. “I love pedi- member of PACT who as feasible.” Byrd said Ed- dren, and 15 great-grand- cures!” she said. to both champion and pay lived with her mother and for the reform. “The fact shouted over cheers, wards did not, despite sister in her grandmother’s children. Marian Starnes says she chants and claps. “As ample opportunity from Besides acting as a was “excited” and in “dis- that the body camera was- home. Later, her mother n’t on is unacceptable,” leaders, you are complicit the time he decided to go was ready to move out on mother to many of them, belief” when she learned of in protecting the Raleigh to the scene, once he ar- she has also been a mother winning the award. She Johnson said, adding body her own, but Nikki and her camera advocates see no Police Department. The as- rived on the scene, and sister decided to keep liv- to many in the community. said she plans to celebrate sault is too much for us to during repeated verbal ex- She helps those who are Mother’s Day with a cook- impact on officers who ing with her grandmother. “continuously do their job bear…. And we would hope changes with Mojarrad. “I’ve been living with her sick or shut-in, and she out at her house with most it was be too much for you “The body camera policy volunteers with her of her children, grandchil- protecting the citizens of all my life,” said Nikki, 31, Raleigh, but for officers to bear, also.” was not used because the who is getting ready to church, the Durham dren, and great-grandchil- The disruption con- discretion is left to the of- Usher’s Union, and the dren, who mostly all live in who do not follow the pol- move into her own place icy, they need to have con- tinued longer, amid chants ficer and, now, no trans- soon. “She’s never pres- Durham County Youth Mis- the area. started during a protest parency,” Byrd said. “We’re sionary Union. She has “That’s one of the rea- sequences to those sured me to move out. She actions.” outside the Municipal tired of this happening. said, ‘You can go when done it all as a single par- sons why I got the big Building before the meet- They have to make the ent and even while battling house with the big yard,” On Tuesday, Johnson you’re ready.’” outlined the group’s ing: “No more executions decision; they have to Nikki said when her breast cancer (she is a 15- she said. without trial!” “Hey, hey! choose to make the right year survivor). Above all, she will enjoy requests: daughter was 2, Marian • Mandatory mental Ho, ho! Use of force has got choices for their city, our Starnes retired from her “She’s basically the most being with her family and to go!” “It’s a sham – stop city. We will keep going incredible human being sharing the abundance of health crisis intervention job at Duke so that she training for all uniformed the lies, before another until they take action.” could help Nikki with her. that I know,” Nikki said. love between them. person dies.” In recognition of May as “She always thinks about “I just would say to all officers; She worked at Duke for • Funding for body cam- In March, Rolanda Byrd, Mental Health Awareness more than 40 years as a other people before she children ‘just love your who turned the tragedy of Month, some Soheil sup- thinks about herself. Last parents,’ ” she said. “All eras that auto-activate bursar. when an officer draws a her son’s death by police porters wore green dye in “I feel like I am the per- night, when she got the parents aren’t alike. The into advocacy at the helm their hair, green clothing or VISA gift card (the prize for way I got through being a weapon from his holster; son I am today because of • Strict disciplinary ac- of PACT, assured her lead- green leis around their my grandmother,” Nikki the award), she said, ‘Oh teenager was telling myself ership would widen the or- necks. During a wrap-up great, I can use this to get that my parents were hard tion for officers who fail to said. “I always say, ‘My comply with policies; ganization’s reach to protest outside the build- mother gave me life, but gas to pick up so-and-so or mean, and I would just include other victims of ing following the meeting, and take so-and-so.” count the days down until • A community oversight my grandmother made me board with subpoena, dis- police violence, not just Mojarrad’s mother stood the person I am today.’” Nikki says her grand- I could leave – only to find those who are black and arm-in-arm with Byrd, who mother could really use a out that there were still ciplinary, and investi- Nikki said her grand- gatory power. live in Southeast Raleigh of said the two are now mother, who turns 73 in day of pampering. Perhaps people I had to be account- police injustice. “bonded together by the message got through, able to. I would just say to Using the 23 seconds left August, has basically been in her allotted time, Byrd’s son, Akiel Den- blood.” a single mother all her life. because Marian Starnes all parents and children: kins, was shot and killed Soheil’s friend, Zachary says that she plans to use ‘just learn to forgive.’ ” Johnson then asked each She had two children – council member, by name, by Raleigh police officer Sterman – one voice that to publicly and officially D.C. Twiddy in February filled council chambers by commit to, specifically, to 2016. “When my son was repeatedly telling council- a community oversight killed, there weren’t body members “You’re out of Black girls continue to board. cameras at all,” she said time!” and “eight bullets Three members – Russ before the protest and City into a mentally ill man?” – Stephenson, Kay Crowder Council meeting, where said various police-fed and Stef Mendell – agreed she shared an eight-page media reports sound legiti- disappear but few timeline of PACT’s call for mate to the general public it’s time for a community oversight board. Others justice, and its push for po- – “until it’s somebody you eyebrows raised present and polled by lice body cameras and know. Continued from page 1A cial media commenters you’re classified as a run- cial media remains a buzz. have weighed in. “The fact away, you do not receive Capitol Hill hearing takes In one of the many efforts that there is such an im- the Amber Alert or any to use the internet and so- balance in the media is type of media coverage. cial media to help locate horrible. I admit I was ig- Even if they did run away, the missing, the website norant there was such an we need to help them up future of payday loan imbalance because the within 24 to 48 hours, be- blackgirlslost.com intro- Continued from page 1A day lending is answering ship West Baptist Church duced another teen who media is obviously bi- cause many of them are Then I began a cycle of the question of how to and a leading partner in disappeared: ased,” said Margaret Clark lured into sex trafficking,” debt which lasted over a make poverty a sustainable the Faith and Credit “Hi, my name is Zaria Turnbow in response to an Wilson said. year,” Whittaker testified. profitable enterprise,” Roundtable facilitated by Mccier and I’m 17 years early story in the missing “We need to understand “Soon, I was paying $600 Pressley said. “Well, a lot of the Center for Responsible old. Have you seen me girls series. “Young people what are they running per month in fees and in- people are getting rich off Lending, predatory lending around the Conyers, Geor- of any color should be re- away from, and, ulti- terest. I eventually closed of keeping people poor. is a matter of economic gia area? I have been mis- garded as our country’s mately, what are they run- my bank account to stop And so how do we reform justice that deserves ac- sing since April 3. Can you most valuable resource.” ning to. We’re also finding payments from being anything that’s based on tions and not just hearings. help?” Authorities are ask- Natalie Wilson, who co- that when people of color drawn out and leaving me that premise? The short “Payday predators are a ing anyone who might founded the Black and — men and women — are without cash for my fam- answer is, we don’t.” part of a hostile takeover of have information regard- Missing Foundation in reported missing, they’re ily’s rent, groceries and Since 2008, Liberty Bank the economy of the un- ing Zaria’s disappearance 2008, said in a recent in- deemed to be involved other essential bills.” has offered a payday and banked and underserved. to call 770-483-2200. terview that many times with some type of criminal In the hearing’s most car-title loan alternative This exploitative industry As the NNPA Newswire when children of color are act; they’re stereotyped poignant moment, Whit- known as Freedom Fast targets and saturates com- continues to report on the reported missing, they’re and their cases aren’t taker appealed to the law- loans that averages just munities that are already missing, readers and so- reported as a runaway. “If taken seriously.” makers saying: “Please over $6,000 and comes suffering from economic support strong reform of with an average interest apartheid,” Haynes said to LEGISLATIVE LEANINGS predatory payday and car rate of 12.6%. Liberty pro- the lawmakers. “When the title lending for people like vides these loans to cus- vulnerable are drowning in me. We work hard to sup- tomers with credit scores desperation, the payday in- Caller ID, text “spoofing” port our families and make ranging from a low of 500 dustry throws a ‘life pre- our finances stable, and to over 700. It also reports server’ weighted with the this kind of lending only payments to the credit bu- iron of usurious interest makes it harder.” reaus so that customers rates.” bill OK’d by House can also build their credit For one lawmaker, Bos- ratings. Charlene Crowell is the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS monetary penalties. held cellphone use while ton’s Rep. Ayanna Pressley, For the Rev. Frederick communications deputy di- House Speaker Tim driving and apartment Whittaker’s plea was heard North Carolina House Douglass Haynes III, senior rector with the Center for Moore is a sponsor of the renters abusing limits on loud and clear. members sound ready to pastor of Dallas’ Friend- Responsible Lending. go after telemarketers who measure now heading to emotional support pets. “Any universe with pay- try to get people to pick up the Senate. Moore says it Another approved bill their phones by making it addresses the most com- gives billboard companies mon complaint among the option to move signs BUSINESS BRIEFS appear the caller is some- FORUM STATE NEWS one they know. people he meets. when they’re removed due Pond Drive, Cary. Register The House voted unani- to the construction of new The next Black Business at durhamchamber.com. Research Triangle Re- mously last week for legis- House OKs cellphone ban roads. Forum on “Shared Prosper- gional Partnership will host One N.C. legislative The House isn’t meeting ity” is May 14, 6-7:30 p.m., its annual State of the Re- lation designed to address LUNCHEON what’s known as “call chamber has wrapped up again until next week, but M&F Corporate Audito- gion event on May 23, 3:30 spoofing.” The bill makes it its work before a deadline the Senate planned to take rium, 2634 Durham- Durham Business & Pro- p.m., Duke Energy Center an unfair trade practice for the General Assembly im- up more bills before Thurs- Chapel Hill Blvd. Visit fessional Chain Business for Performing Arts. Visit solicitors to use such mis- posed on itself this week day’s actual “crossover” www.gdbcc.org. Awards Luncheon is May www.researchtriangle.org. leading information on so that the universe of bills deadline. Any measure 23, noon to 2 p.m., Phoenix filed during this two-year that doesn’t pass one Event Center, 810 Fay- caller ID or in texts. 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Mike Wiley will perform 12, Wallace Wade Stadium. “Dar He: The Story of Em- CHAPEL HILL mett Till” May 17, 6:30 AARP COLLEGE p.m., NC Museum of His- AARP Durham Chapter Parenting tips for college- tory, 5 E. Edenton St. #189 is May 15, 2-4 p.m., bound students is May 19, Durham Center for Senior 4-6 p.m., Chapel Hill Li- FLING Life, 406 Rigsbee Ave. brary. Visit chapelhillpub- PHOTO BY BENITA ELIZABETH VIVIN ON UNSPLASH Spring Fling and Adult liclibrary.org. Egg Hunt is May 18, 3-7 FESTIVAL Split possible after p.m., Dorothea Dix Park, Bimbe’ Cultural Arts Fes- Methodists uphold marriage stance By David Roach defined the terms in its the denomination with orship riefs BAPTIST PRESS policies more precisely their property and build- amid longstanding defi- ings, which legally belong W B EVANSTON, Ill. – A ruling ance by Methodists who to the UMC and not the by the United Methodist favor full inclusion of indi- congregations. Church's highest court has viduals identifying as LGBT Liberal Methodist groups, upheld the denomination's in church leadership. The including the Reconciling support of traditional mar- Traditional Plan estab- Ministries Network, said riage and its opposition to lished a one-year suspen- they will continue to advo- LGBT ordination. The rul- sion from ministry for cate for LGBT inclusion ing, some evangelical com- clergy who perform a among United Methodists. mentators say, could same-sex wedding for the "The outcome of the Judi- RALEIGH DURHAM suing and Pressing in His portend a split in the UMC. first time and loss of min- cial Council deliberation is RUSH METROPOLITAN DURHAM ARMORY Presence.” The Rev. "The United Methodist isterial credentials for a not surprising and does AME ZION Mother’s Day Musical Doris Sanders from Gas- Church is not going to be second offense. not change our plan to con- 558 E. Cabarrus Street Explosion is May 12 at 3 tonia is the guest able to hold together" as its The 10 petitions upheld tinue to resist the decisions NC NAACP will host the p.m. Proceeds benefit the preacher. liberal and conservative by the Judicial Council dur- of General Conference Woman of the Year 2019 Long Ball program, an elements espouse conflict- ing a meeting in Evanston, 2019," Reconciling Mini- on May 18. Contact: inner-city baseball pro- HILLSBOROUGH ing views of human sexual- Illinois, include all key pro- stries Networks said ac- O’Linda Watkins- gram in Durham. Contact FESTIVAL ity among other matters, R. visions of the Traditional cording to Religion News McSurely at Pat James at (919) 684- The Sounds of Free- Albert Mohler Jr., president Plan dealing with same-sex Service. [email protected]. 4377. dom Gospel Music Festi- of Southern Baptist Theo- marriage and homosexual Mark Tooley, president of val is May 19, 2-5 p.m., logical Seminary, said this ordination, according to the conservative Institute APEX RUSSELL MEMORIAL Farmers Market Pavilion, week in his podcast "The media reports. on Religion and Democ- HOLLAND CME East Margaret Lane. Visit Briefing." "It is not going to The seven petitions not racy, acknowledged "some CHAPEL AME ZION 703 S. Alston Avenue freespiritfreedom.org. be a united Methodist upheld dealt with "a few disappointed church lib- 360 Burgess Road Women’s Conference Church. The polarities rules of enforcement in erals still hope for revoca- The Rev. Elaine Celebration is May 19 at Send your church news within the denomination compliance," WORLD re- tion of the Traditional Plan Thomas, New Endland 10 a.m. The Rev. Phyllis to: The Triangle Tribune, are simply too great." ported. Among petitions at the next General Confer- AME Zion of Sanford, is Joyner is the guest 115 Market Street, Suite In an April 26 ruling, the struck down, according to ence in 2020. But the wiser the guest preacher on preacher. 360-G, Durham, NC UMC's Judicial Council Christianity Today, one among them realize that May 12 at 10 a.m. 27701; e-mail info@trian- upheld 10 of 17 petitions called for a committee "ex- membership trends, with • May 19, 10 a.m. – WEST DURHAM gletribune.com; or fax in the Traditional Plan nar- amination to ascertain growth in Africa and de- Homecoming celebra- 1901 Athens Avenue 688-2740. rowly adopted by del- whether an individual is a cline in the American tion. The Rev. Ricky Fra- Women’s Day is May 19 egates to the UMC General practicing homosexual." church's most liberal re- zier, presiding elder of at 10 a.m. The theme is Deadline: Tuesday by Conference in February. Another required Method- gions, preclude such the Durham District, will “Women Empowered to noon. The Traditional Plan af- ist leaders to certify they hope." preach. Serve God…Praying, Pur- firmed the UMC's long- would abide by the rules of As theological liberals standing declarations that the Traditional Plan. leave the UMC, Tooley "the practice of homosex- In a separate April 26 rul- wrote in an April 29 blog uality is incompatible with ing, the Judicial Council post, "there are traumatic Christian teaching" and upheld a UMC policy – and exciting years ahead that "self-avowed practic- known as "gracious exit" – for Methodism." ing homosexuals" cannot allowing congregations The Traditional Plan will be ordained to the ministry that disagree with the UMC take effect in January 2020. or married in the UMC. stance on sexuality to leave The Traditional Plan also Sex abuse to be ERLC’s national conference focus By Tom Strode dress this crisis. abuse, survivors of abuse, BAPTIST PRESS "As we thought about advocates for victims and this, we realized if we want pastors, according to the NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The to talk about courage, then ERLC. Among the topics ad- crisis of sexual abuse in we owed it to our churches dressed by speakers, churches has convinced and the world around us to panels and breakout ses- the Southern Baptist Ethics talk about courage in light sions will be sexual abuse & Religious Liberty Com- of this area of great need. and the SBC; listening to mission to change the So that's what we're going survivors; lamenting topic of its 2019 national to do. I look forward to this abuse; caring well for vic- conference. event with the hope that it tims as a church; partner- The ERLC announced last will be one more step to- ing with law enforcement week the theme of this ward combating the sa- and social services; church fall's event will be "Caring tanic evil of sexual abuse." practices; response proto- Well: Equipping the Church Speakers at the sixth an- cols; and theological and to Confront the Abuse Cri- nual conference: church polity issues. sis." The conference – of- • Rachael Denhollander, Sexual abuse already was fered in partnership with attorney, advocate and a significant issue in the the SBC Sexual Abuse Pres- abuse survivor who was SBC, but a February inves- idential Advisory Study at the first gymnast to go tigative series by the Hous- the Gaylord Texan Resort & public with charges against ton Chronicle, joined by Convention Center in USA Gymnastics team doc- the San Antonio Express- Grapevine, Texas – will tor and serial abuser Larry News, revealed some of the focus on preventing sexual Nassar, who is serving life extent of the problem in abuse in churches and in prison. the convention. The inves- ministering to survivors of • J.D. Greear, SBC pres- tigation found 220 pastors such abuse. ident and pastor of The and other leaders in South- The ERLC had previously Summit Church in the Tri- ern Baptist churches who announced the theme angle, who initiated the had been convicted of or would be "Gospel Courage: SBC Sexual Abuse Presiden- taken plea deals in sex Truth and Justice in a Di- tial Advisory Study. crimes involving more than vided World." News reports • Beth Moore, popular 700 victims. and developments within Bible teacher with Living About a month after his the convention in recent Proof Ministries and survi- 2018 election as SBC pres- months regarding sex vor of childhood sexual ident, Greear announced in abuse persuaded the entity abuse. July the formation of the to alter the theme. • Gary Haugen, founder sexual abuse study to ad- The ERLC "came to a real- and chief executive officer dress the problem. He is ization" as it planned a of International Justice Mis- collaborating with the ERLC conference on Gospel cou- sion, the world's largest in the work of the advisory rage, the entity's president, anti-slavery organization. study, which is receiving Russell Moore, said. "That • Diane Langberg, psy- input from abuse survivors is, the scourge of sexual chologist and speaker who and their advocates, law- abuse in churches is the is widely recognized for yers, pastors, law enforce- very embodiment of the her 45 years of work with ment officials, counselors need for Gospel courage," trauma and abuse victims. and denominational Moore said in an April 30 • Jackie Hill Perry, poet, leaders – a majority who news release. "Combating speaker and artist with are women. abuse takes clear eyes, res- Humble Beast Records. Information on registra- olute focus and a willing- • Jennifer Michelle tion is available at ness to engage in painful, Greenberg, writer, music https://erlc.com/upcom- complicated questions. artist and abuse survivor. ing-events/2019-erlc-na- This is a critical season for Other speakers will in- tional-conference. churches seeking to ad- clude experts on sexual HBCUs WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM face The Triangle NCAA TRIBUNE sanctions SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 – PAGE 6A By Michelle Brutlag Hosick Sports NCAA.com In 2019-20, eight teams will be ineligible for the post- season due to their low Aca- demic Progress Rates, down from 17 teams last year. BASEBALL Also in the next academic year, 20 teams at 12 schools will take penalties for not meeting the minimum aca- demic standard set by member schools. Most of the St. Augustine’s men made it 22 teams ineligible for postsea- son play also are among straight titles. those subject to penalties. To compete in the 2019-20 postseason, teams must achieve a 930 four-year APR. NCAA members chose the 930 standard because that score predicts, on average, a 50 percent graduation rate for a given team. Ad- ditionally, teams must earn Shaw women are the three- at least a 930 four-year APR time champs. to avoid penalties. Teams scoring below 930 can face consequences in- tended to direct additional focus to academics. Those penalties can include prac- tice restrictions and playing- season reductions, allowing teams to fill the time that would have been spent on NCCU’s Carter Williams. athletics with academic ac- tivities. The Academic Perform- ance Program penalty struc- ture includes three levels, with penalties increasing in severity at each level. Schools move through the penalty structure each year, progressing to the next level of severity if their multiyear BONITTA BEST APR remains below the Ethan Hargrove, 10, sneaked a single up centerfield in the third inning to knock in two benchmarks. runs and help Six Athletics defeat White Rock, 5-1, in the Durham Bulls Youth Athletic The committee has sup- League. Ethan also crossed the plate twice to account for four of Six Athletics runs. He ported HBCUs and limited- is a student at Little River Elementary. resource schools by allowing teams that meet specific crit- eria to avoid penalties in (Correction: Last week’s DBYAL player of the week was misidentified. Dennis Morris was some circumstances. For ex- the correct name.) ample, HBCU and limited-re- source teams historically Shaw’s Kaydi-Ann Wint avoided penalties by show- ing both improvement and a graduation rate that exceeds CIAA that of the student body at the school. That separate standard remains available, loses but a team cannot use it HBCU BASKETBALL every year. The committee limited its use to spur beloved schools to continue to work toward academic achieve- ment. Additionally, the national friend office provides educational The CIAA community lost a initiatives to help limited-re- valuable friend with the passing source schools offer ad- of Randy Jones this week. ditional academic support to The Elizabeth City State gradu- student-athletes. Since 2012, ate started his career as the Vik- the Accelerating Academic ings sports information director Success Program has before moving over awarded more than $16 mil- to radio as program lion to assist schools in de- director and on-air veloping and supporting personality for academic programs that help WRVS 89.9. Randy student-athletes earn their was the “Voice of degrees. the Vikings.” Schools may request a He always had a waiver from some or all pen- smile for CC. He alty elements. Waivers are Kalawan loved his alma overseen by the Committee mater, and he has on Academics. many friends and colleagues The specific penalties for who will miss him dearly. each team are listed on the school’s report in the APR WOMEN searchable database. N.C. Central Postseason ineligibility The Eagles finished fifth at the • Alabama A&M: baseball, MEAC track championships, men’s track and field. their best on record since 2014. • Arkansas-Pine Bluff: Sophomore Bhrandi Crenshaw men’s golf. COURTESY led the way with a gold mead in • Charleston Southern: ‘Jumpin’” Jackie Jackson the triple jump and a bronze in men’s golf. the high jump. • Detroit Mercy: men’s bas- ketball. St. Augustine’s • Grambling: men’s track Virginia Union great dies Junior Shannon Kalawan was and field. voted the CIAA outdoor track • Savannah State*: base- By Bonitta Best athlete of the year for the second ball, football [email protected] straight season. Level One Penalties The Westmoreland, Jamaica, • Alabama A&M: women’s “Jumpin’” Jackie Jackson, native is the No. 1-ranked 400- track and field. who was inducted into the meter hurdler and anchors the • Arkansas-Pine Bluff: Virginia Union and Harlem top 4x400 relay squad in the men’s golf. Globetrotters halls of fame, NCAA Division II. • California State Univer- passed away on May 4 at sity, Northridge: men’s bas- the age of 79. Shaw ketball Jackson played at VUU The Bears dominance in tennis • Charleston Southern: from 1958-61. He was continues. men’s golf. named the CIAA freshman Shaw won its third straight • Coppin State: softball, of the year and led the na- CIAA tennis championship with women’s cross country, tion in rebounding in 1960 a 4-1 victory over Johnson C. women’s track and field. and ’61. He still holds the Smith. The Golden Bulls gave the • Delaware State: football, program record for 30 re- Bears their first conference loss men’s basketball. bounds in a game. basketball pedigree, having women’s basketball has in over two years during the reg- • Detroit Mercy: men’s bas- played for and coached been invited to play in the ular season. ketball. Howard snags Blakeney under many of the best preseason WNIT Tourna- Senior Carmen Mantecon was • Nicholls State: women’s Kenneth Blakeney has coaches in the history of ment for the first time in named the tournament’s most cross country. been hired as Howard’s new the sport of basketball,” program history. valuable player. • Savannah State: women’s men’s basketball coach. Howard Athletics Director “We are thrilled to have Shaw coach Sunday Enitan now cross country, women’s The Duke graduate played Kery Davis said. “Kenny's been selected to partici- has 10 of the 18 conference track and field. under coach Mike Kryzy- unique talents on and off pate,” coach Sandy Pugh championships. The team Level Two Penalties zewski. He began his coach- the floor, his association said. earned an automatic bid to the • Alabama A&M: baseball, ing career as an assistant at with winning programs, “We will have a very NCAA Tournament and will face men’s track and field. James Madison under coach and his innovative mind for young team, but a very ath- No. 2 seed Charleston (WVa.) on • Gardner-Webb: men’s Lefty Driesell. business make him the letic team. We are looking May 12. track and field. He also had stints at La right person to lead our forward to the high level of Junior Kaydi-Ann Wint cap- • Grambling: men’s track Salle University, St. Bona- program now and into the competition as we kick off tured her second straight 800- and field. venture, Marshall, Univer- future." what we hope to be another meter crown with a time of • Howard: football. sity of Delaware, Harvard banner year for PVAM 2:16.01. Wint also placed second • Savannah State*: base- and Columbia. PVAM women get invite women’s basketball.” in the 1,500. The Bears also ball, football. "Kenny comes from a rich Prairie View A&M Please see CIAA/7A 7A SPORTS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, March 12, 2019 MEAC MINUTES

COURTESY Terri Carmichael Jackson NBA star’s mom a sports powerhouse in her own right COURTESY By Erica R. Williams that belief, ensuring that for wearing unauthorized players in the WNBA get T-shirts in support of Black THE NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER equal representation. In her Lives Matter and for the MEMPHIS, Tenn. – “Em- role, she oversees board re- families of five Dallas po- powered women, empower lations, executive leader- lice officers killed in a July women” – the theme of this ship, financial governance 2016 ambush. “I begged year’s annual Tribute and stakeholder outreach. and pleaded for the league Luncheon hosted by the She is also an attorney and not to fine them. It was a Women’s Foundation for a married to former NBA pretty intense conver- Greater Memphis — is also player Jaren Jackson. sation. And they still fined one of the mottos of the For leaders at the the players anyway.” luncheon’s keynote Women’s Foundation for After public pressure, the speaker, Terri Carmichael Greater Memphis, having fines were rescinded. De- Jackson, the executive di- the attorney/sports ex- spite the pushback, Jack- rector of the Women’s Na- ecutive made sense. son said it was still a tional Basketball Players “Terri is dynamic, engag- victory for her players. Association. ing and a powerhouse who “Our players understand Jackson’s notoriety in- has a track record of sup- now that they are more COURTESY cludes being the mother of porting young women and than basketball, and I am Memphis Grizzlies forward women’s issues,” said Ruby so proud of them and that – and symbol of the future Bright, WFGM executive di- they recognize that they – Jaren Jackson Jr. rector. “She embodies this have the opportunity to N.C. A&T sweeps MEAC “I always say that if year’s Tribute Luncheon use this time to speak you’re in a boardroom or a theme.” about issues that matter to meeting and you’re the Jackson was also instru- them.” track championships only girl at the table, cele- mental in the representa- Jackson encourages other brate that moment, but tion of WNBA players after women to use their voices By Bonitta Best sneak by Florida A&M and Aggies coach Duane Ross then realize that you have they were fined for using to implement change. It’s [email protected] Bethune-Cookman. was named outstanding a responsibility to make their voices to speak out the essence of her keynote The Rattlers finished sec- coach for the both the sure that never happens against injustice. address at this year’s North Carolina A&T ond and the Wildcats third. women and men. again,” Jackson told The In 2016, only three luncheon. “No matter our women’s and men’s track FAMU’s Taylor Gorum The win gave the men a New Tri-State Defender months into the job, Jack- jobs, we are more than just teams swept the MEAC out- was named outstanding clean sweep in cross coun- during an interview before son recalled when she got that and have the opportu- door track and field cham- field performer and A&T’s try, indoor track and field the luncheon. word that her players were nity to use our voices for pionships for the second Kayla White the outstand- and outdoor track and Jackson’s job embodies being fined by the league positive change,” she said. straight season. ing runner. field, becoming the first The Lady Aggies were in White set a MEAC record MEAC program to accom- third place heading into the and NCAA best this season plish the feat since Hamp- final day of competition, in the 100-meter dash with ton women in 2011-12. which they dominated. a time of 10.96. B-CU placed second and The team captured seven On the men’s side, A&T Norfolk State third. gold medals and swept the won its third straight title podium in two events to and sixth overall. CIAA loses a beloved friend in ECSU’s Randy Jones Continued from page 1A earned the Freddie Vaughn Highest Team Academic Award with a team GPA of 2.97.

MEN N.C. Central Junior Omega Smalls led the men at outdoor championships with a bronze medal in the high jump. In baseball, kudos to Carter Williams for be- coming the new modern era career leader in hits with 193. Williams broke the record last weekend in a 7-6 loss to Florida A&M. And speaking of baseball, former coach Henry White recently passed. CC goes way back with White from his days as baseball coach at St. Aug’s.

St. Augustine’s Is anybody EVER going to dethrone the Fal- cons? SAU won its 22nd straight outdoor title with a dominating 194 points. It’s also the 39th championship in coach George Williams’ 41- year career. Virginia State was second with 101 points. The Falcons almost always trail after the first Randy Jones interviews a Vikings day of competition, giving teams false hope that they actually have a chance. fan at the CIAA Tournament. Oh yeah, Williams was named the outdoor coach of the year for the gazillionth time. Both the men and women will compete this weekend at Mt. Olive.

COURTESY Wake Technical Community College was recognized by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations with a 2018 Paragon Award for its 2017-18 Women's Basketball poster design. 8A FOCUS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, March 12, 2019 Women and men braved the heat for breast cancer race Thousands of people attended the 23rd annual Triangle Race for the Cure last week- end in Research Triangle Park to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen N.C. Triangle to the Coast. The money helps to provide breast health services like mammograms and funding research for improved treatment for breast cancer patients. However, the main goal is discovering a cure for breast cancer.

COURTESY Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger presents Howard and Lillian Lee with a proclamation. Chapel Hill marks historic anniversary of Mayor Howard Lee By Bonitta Best and established a bus sys- Natural Resources and [email protected] tem that is now fare free. Community Development MATHIAS BISHIP He decided to enter politics • Served on the N.C. Sen- Dozens of survivors clutch their carnations during the annual survivor's celebra- CHAPEL HILL – The after a cross was burned on ate Chapel Hill Town Council tion. Black females still make up a large portion of people that are diagnosed his front lawn when he and • Chairman on the N.C. proclaimed May 1 as How- with breast cancer. his wife, Lillian, decided to State Board of Education ard Lee Day, recognizing move into the predomi- • Appointed to the N.C. his decades of public serv- nately white neighborhood Utilities Commission ice, leadership and work. of Ephesus Church-Tinker- • Appointed executive di- Lee was elected mayor in bell. rector of the N.C. Education May 1969, making him the More about Lee: Cabinet first black elected in a pre- • Completed Master of • Founded the Howard dominately white southern Arts in Social Work at UNC- Lee Institute that “focuses town since Reconstruction. Chapel Hill and worked at on erasing the achievement He was reelected twice for Duke and N.C. Central uni- gap and improving aca- a total of six years. versities. demic performance for mi- Lee steered Chapel Hill • Appointed Secretary of nority males.” out of the utility business the N.C. Department of STEMposium showcases Wake students’ talents Over 150 students and teachers representing Wake County public schools attended Tuesday’s WakeEd Partnership’s STEMposium at PNC Arena Club East. MATHIAS BISHIP Even though there were several races during the event, many enjoyed shaking it for the Zumba session. TRIANGLE TEASERS DMV to issue ID cards to suspended, revoked licenses STAFF REPORTS censes. The N.C. General ceive it. Residents whose driver Assembly passed the law The ID card is valid until licenses or permits are sus- during the 2018 session. the suspended or revoked pended or revoked will The cards will not entitle driver license is reinstated now receive a state-issued people to drive but can be or reissued. The issuance is identification card from used as a form of photo not retroactive and applies the N.C. Division of Motor identification for other pur- to driver licenses that were Vehicles. poses. surrendered starting May The NCDMV began the Under the new law, the 1. process last week of issu- DMV will mail the ID card Meanwhile, the DMV ing state ID cards to res- to an individual after it re- offers driver license and idents with revoked, ceives the seized or surren- REAL ID renewals, as well suspended, cancelled or dered license. The card is as many other services on- disqualified driver li- free of charge and people line. Visit MyNCDMV.gov MATHIAS BISHIP do not need to apply to re- Lynai from Brentwood Elementary was excited to discuss her STEM project with business leader and entrepreneur Chi Nwogu.

Federal Review of Regional Transportation Planning

The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) is responsible for regional transportation decisions in Durham County and parts of Orange and Chatham counties. The agency encourages the public to provide comments on the three plans and processes described below.

Durham County and Orange County Transit Plans The Draft Durham and Orange County Transit Work Plans for fi scal year 2020 have been released for public comment. The documents can be viewed online at www.dchcmpo.org, or in person at the following locations:

•City of Durham Transportation Department or Durham City-County Planning Department, Durham City Hall (101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701)

•Durham County Libraries

The public comment period is open until May 30, 2019. Comments may be made to Aaron Cain at [email protected] or by phone at (919) 560-4366x36443.

Human Service Transit Plan MATHIAS BISHIP The DCHC MPO Board has released the Draft 2019 Update of the Coordinated Public Melanie and Cathy from Apex Friendship High School show off their STEM proj- Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan. The plan identifi es transportation services ect. available for persons with disabilities and seniors, and identifi es gaps in the services and projects to fi ll those gaps. The DCHC MPO encourages the public to provide comments through May 29, 2019, and participate in a public hearing that will be held at 9:00 am at the MPO Board meeting on June 12, 2019, at Durham City Hall. Comments may be made SCHOOL NEWS at the public hearing or sent to MPO staff at [email protected] or by mail at the address below. A link to the draft document can be found on the MPO website at DURHAM COUNTY gram, and the tech theater high goals for himself, in- www.dchcmpo.org and at the MPO offi ce located at the Transportation Department, May 2019 Student of the program. cluding mastering English, Durham City Hall, (919) 560-4366. Month: Mauridi Masum- Mauridi is extremely learning Spanish and grad- buko community-focused. Last uating from UNC-Chapel As an immigrant from year, he spent the summer Hill. He is extremely re- Federal Review of Transportation Planning Tanzania, Mauridi has built months completing service spectful and encouraging The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will conduct a periodic review of the connections that have as- projects across eastern to everyone around him. MPO’s planning activities and procedures to determine whether public involvement, sisted him in overcoming North Carolina and plans to He creates an inclusive at- planning, fi nancial and other requirements are being met. language and cultural bar- do the same again this mosphere through his riers. summer. He has a positive playful personality. The USDOT review team encourages citizens to provide comments at a public meeting In class, he highlights the attitude, intellectual en- on Monday, May 20, 2019, 5:30PM to 7:00PM, in the Transportation conference room on positive qualities of his gagement, and mental Hillside awards the 4th fl oor of Durham City Hall. Participants can drop-in to meet with members of the peers with a deep appreci- perseverance that encour- Hillside High will host its review team. For further information, contact Andy Henry, 919-560-4366, ation for what makes each ages his peers to become Performing Arts Awards on extension 36419, [email protected]. of them unique. He gives the best version of their May 19, 3:15 to 6:30 p.m., Persons with disabilities will be accommodated – please requested assistance at least 48 back to the Jordan High own selves. Hillside auditorium, 3727 hours in advance of the meeting. community by being an ac- He is constantly learning, Fayetteville St. No tickets tive participant in his both inside and outside of required. Se puede provenir servicio de traducción – favor de pedir servicio classes, clubs, the ESL pro- the classroom. He has set 48 horas antes de la reunión.