WWW.TRIANGLE TRIBUNE.COM In N.C. gov’s race, The Triangle Cooper has $14M cash; Forest trails By Gary D. Robertson RIBUNE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TTHE TRIANGLE’S CHOICE FOR THE BLACK VOICE RALEIGH — Recent unrest in North Carolina cities and job losses related to COVID-19 closings are featured prominently in VOLUME 22 NO. 28 WEEK OF JULY 12, 2020 $1.00 the first general election ad of the governor’s race from Repub- lican nominee Dan Forest. The television commercial began airing across the state last week, the day after Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s campaign an- Five-star recruit Makur nounced it will have a massive amount of cash entering the last four months of the campaign. The commercial initially shows Maker must enroll at footage of apparent looters inside a drug store, and Raleigh po- Howard to make a lice sport utility vehicles with flashing lights and police tape. Forest has criticized Cooper for issuing executive orders that major statement. have closed certain businesses since March in an attempt to con- trol the spread of the coronavirus, saying his strategy is mis- guided. He’s also blamed the governor for failing to stop damage caused by some demonstrators within broader, other- wise peaceful protests against racial injustice following the May 25 death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police. Please see GOVERNOR/2A Wake Beware County anti- adds Donald holiday Trump THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RALEIGH — The govern- voters ing board of North Caro- lina’s largest county by By William Rivers Pitt population voted on Mon- TRUTHOUT day to make Juneteenth a paid county holiday for its A stampeding herd of “anti- workers. The Wake County Trump” Republican organi- Board of Commissioners zations and PACs has voted unanimously for the flooded the 2020 presiden- calendar addition during a tial campaign with ads at- video conference meeting, tacking the president and according to a county endorsing his rival, Joe news release. The ad- Biden. If beating Donald ditional holiday will begin Trump in November is your for county staff in 2021. main thing, this would ap- Juneteenth commem- pear to be only good news. I orates when the last en- COURTESY am forced to wonder, ho- slaved African Americans Joy Allen, a certified trainer, teaches a basic gun training class. wever, what the real intent is learned they were free. behind this sudden solidarity Union soldiers brought the after three long years of near news of freedom to Gal- silence from the deeply com- veston, Texas, on June 19, promised “Never Trump” 1865. The release said Have gun, crew. Wake County is the first It has been a fascinating county in the state to de- election already before these clare Juneteenth a holiday right-wing voices chimed in. for its employees. Trump is running for reelec- “By making June 19 a will train tion with a trio of grand pia- holiday, we give our more nos on his back — his than 4,000 employees the By Freda Freeman round at a time!” everyone else. So, I found that handling of COVID, the up- opportunity to learn more CORRESPONDENT “We want women to have through teaching firearms, rising and the economy — all confidence, knowing that, if we’re not only teaching self- about the end of slavery in “Sisters are doin’ it for them- of which he put there him- you need to, you can defend defense, but we’re really our country and show their selves.” – Aretha Franklin self. Trump has repeatedly commitment to making yourself. When I first started teaching confidence,” said Joy proven himself to be a DIY teaching classes, I always Allen. today’s society more equi- RALEIGH – Being able to de- kind of guy when it comes to table and inclusive,” Board asked the ladies to raise their Allen is the owner of E3 Per- self-inflicted campaign fend yourself is not only hand if they were willing to kill sonal Defense and Safety. (E3 Chairman Greg Ford said knowing how to use a weapon. wounds. in the release. for one of their children, and stands for empowering, edu- His presumptive Demo- It’s also having confidence and 99% of the ladies would raise cating, and enjoying.) She is The paid holiday should believing that you are worth cratic challenger, in contrast, cost the county a little over their hand. But when you ask teaming up with Ebony Harts- is throwing darts from his defending. a woman, ‘would you be will- field-Thorne, owner of GuzN- $544,000 to implement, Two Raleigh women have basement and seemingly based on the anticipated ing to kill someone else to BlackRosez Firearms Training. running away with the race. joined forces and founded save your life,’ they hesitate. Both women started shooting payment to hourly em- InHER Piece Ladies Shooting Biden, whose age puts him ployees, the county said. “Women, particularly women about five years ago, and each squarely in the high-risk cat- Club to empower African of color, have always been is a certified National Rifle As- The holiday is usually cele- American women through egory from COVID, has been brated with parades and taught and were raised in so- sociation pistol instructor. running as if the Centers for firearms training. The club’s ciety to defend and to nurture Please see TRAIN/2A festivals but became a day motto is “Peace of mind, one Disease Control and Preven- of protest this year in the tion was in charge of his wake of demonstrations campaign. Justly so: The set off by George Floyd’s mere fact that Biden is acting killing at the hands of Min- like a responsible human neapolis police. being is a good portion of the reason why he is currently N.C. residents won’t ahead in the polls. need a doctor’s order Wake County black student At this point, Trump’s cam- for a COVID test paign staffers must flinch North Carolina an- like dogs without their Thun- nounced Tuesday that res- derShirts whenever the idents will no longer need group leads fight for equality Trumpian fireworks start, or a doctor’s referral to get a as is usually the case, won’t coronavirus test. The By Lori D.R. Wiggins stop. Case in point: Trump order, lasting until Gov. CORRESPONDENT went back to his blankie yes- Roy Cooper’s current state terday for yet another Fox RALEIGH – A co-founder of of emergency is rescinded, News interview, during the newly formed Wake aims to encourage more which he said, “I think we’re County Black Student Coalition Black, Hispanic and Native going to be very good with said the group’s call for the American residents to get the coronavirus. I think that district to sever ties with tested. at some point that’s going to school resource officers is Mandy Cohen, state sec- sort of just disappear, I merely an introduction to their retary of Health and hope.” determined push to help eradi- Human Services, also an- Flinch. Everything in that cate systemic racism, bigotry nounced the creation of up sentence is wrong, infuriat- and hatred. to 300 free temporary test- ing and cruel. COVID is not “This is our first big action; ing sites throughout July. going to disappear, even if a this is only the beginning,” The expansion comes even vaccine comes down the said Victoria Smith, a rising as Cohen said the state pipe tomorrow. “I hope” is senior at Enloe High School. needs more testing not a policy for a nation that “Racism is not just dealing supplies from the federal just notched 50,000 new in- with SROs. It’s racial profiling COURTESY government. Cohen said fections in a single day, a from teachers and admin- she and Cooper discussed Enloe High student Victoria Smith leads student rally. record which leaves the grim istrators, and we’re also talk- the need for more chemi- Smith and co-founder Yakob umbrella organization to help daily totals from March and ing about discrimination in the cal reagents Monday with Lemma, her Enloe classmate, unify other school-based April in deep shade. “We’re classrooms. We're going to hit U.S. Health and Human organized an estimated 200 groups organized under the going to be very good” from every aspect that is being af- Services Secretary Alex Wake County students for a district's Black Student Union. a president with his ex- fected by racism and inequal- Azar. Black Students Matter protest Despite the existence of the ecrable COVID track record ity within our schools. While test results pre- at the State Capitol in down- BSU, Smith said, many schools to date is the verbal equiv- “With everything going on in viously took 2 to 3 days to town Raleigh. Students in Dur- don’t have an established alent of rubbing the elector- the world right now, how can get back results in June, ham County also have group designed to support ate’s face in the rocks of a we sit still and do nothing. Cohen said supply issues demanded SROs be removed Black students. Those that do gravel driveway. How can we talk about stuff have increased current from their public schools and don’t get adequate support to Trump is the best cam- happening nationally if we waits to a week in some are planning a fall summit with be effective, she said. paign spokesman Biden can’t acknowledge what’s hap- cases. “That request (for school leaders. The protest came on the could ever wish for because pening right here in North Car- more supplies) is going to The Wake County Black Stu- heels of the Wake County he will not stop damaging olina, right here in Wake dent Coalition is a districtwide Plase see HOLIDAY/2A County?” Please see WAKE/2A Please see TRUMP/2A Index 5007 South Park Drive, Suite 200-G Publisher: Gerald O. 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Continued from page 1A She continued to develop view firearms positively According to the National her skill and became a cer- and, in turn, help others Joe Biden tified instructor. Allen and see women as skilled gun African American Gun As- Continued from page 1A ganizations. It puts me in ect ad airs, Trump Twitter sociation, about 19% of Af- her husband, Chris, both owners. “I hope it becomes himself – ever. He is inca- mind of the old joke about goes seismic. The Lincoln rican Americans pastors, initially partnered a safe haven for women to pable of staying out of the the French aristocrat who spots are masterpieces of nationwide own firearms, with churches and non- come and feel comfort- spotlight, has no interest in sees an angry mob run by inflicted political pain, and and single black women profit organizations to able,” she said. “I see it talking points or strategy, and says, “I must find out further proof that conser- are one of the fastest grow- bring basic gun training to firsthand being in the gun and almost never knows where my people are vatives are better at mak- ing demographic groups in communities where people world, men feel women what he is talking about going, so I may lead them.” ing killer ads than the the black community who generally would not be don't have the proper when he starts flapping his The newest entry into the Democrats ever were or are buying guns for protec- able to afford it. knowledge when it comes gums at the cameras. His Republican anti-Trump will be. tion. The National Shooting Generally, the starting to firearms. I hope this ceaseless lies about every- push is named 43 Alumni Many who oppose Sports Foundation reports price for a basic training group will show women thing from Russian for Biden. It is a collection Trump have rejoiced at the a 77% increase in female course is approximately and firearms in a positive bounties on U.S. troops to of hundreds of former way these ads have been gun ownership since 2005. $120. “I started the com- light, not negative.” the uprising to the pan- campaign and administra- flaying him, but it cannot Hartsfield-Thorne said pany because as I was The shooting club, which demic are a feature, not a tion members who worked be forgotten that this same women should be armed shooting at ranges and is open to all experience bug. for George W. Bush, the gleefully lethal energy also and ready to protect them- going to meetings and levels, will meet on the sec- In the midst of this mael- war criminal 43rd pres- went into creating and dis- selves and their families, if classes, there was never ond Sunday of each month strom, Biden pops up ident. tributing the GOP’s racist needed. “I feel all women anyone who looked like for safety seminars, range every so often like some A list of members is not Willie Horton ad attacking should be armed, but, for me, never any other fe- activities, and community grandfatherly Jack-in-the- available so far as I can Michael Dukakis in 1988, Black women, I take it very males, never any other Af- outings. The first meeting box to remind people that, glean, but the group boasts and the wildly truthless personally because I am rican Americans,” Allen is July 12, 3 p.m., at Eagle whatever else he may be, a number of former Bush swift-boat ads attacking one myself and I’m raising said. 1 Supply, a Black-owned he is not that guy. He has Cabinet secretaries and John Kerry in 2004. With one. We face discrim- Although more women firearms supply store and out-raised Trump for the other high-ranking friends like these, etc. ination for race and gender are buying guns, Allen said firing range in Raleigh. second month in a row, members whose names I’d Simply put: Never, ever on a daily basis, and I just very few shooting clubs Eagle 1 Supply is also the while Trump’s own cam- love to know. Rumsfeld? forget who it is you’re deal- want to make sure they are cater to minority women. home base for NAAGA-Tri- paign spends its money on Ashcroft? Rove? Cheney? ing with here. These armed with knowledge and “What I hope is for women angle Chapter. The cost is ads intended only to as- Such is the possible char- groups do not oppose awareness,” she said. to come together and see $20 per meeting, which sure the president that he’s acter of Biden’s new allies. Trump because of his pol- Allen started shooting as themselves represented. I covers range fees and a great guy and everything Another Republican icies. They oppose Trump a hobby in 2015 after tak- preach all the time that meeting materials. is fine. group that has been throw- because he is bad for the ing a class with Chris Til- representation matters. If Attendees are encour- All the momentum is on ing hot shade at Trump is Republican brand, full ley, a Winston-Salem native we look through history, aged to bring their own Biden’s side at present, and The Lincoln Project. The stop. The enemy of your who’s a U.S. Practical the reason people feel that firearms; however, gun Trump is only going to ads produced by this or- enemy in this case is not Shooting Association they are subpar and that rentals are available. Am- help him as we lurch to- ganization have been sin- your friend. It feels too Grand Master and a former someone is superior is be- munition can be purchased ward the reckoning in No- gularly brutal and much like The Scorpion competitor on the History cause that’s what they at the range. For more in- vember. So forgive me for ruthlessly timely, and and the Frog all over again, Channel’s “Top Shot” see,” she said. formation, go to e3person- being leery of this abrupt Trump the TV fanatic is and folks by now should marksman competition. Hartsfield-Thorne hopes aldefense.com. the club will help women tidal wave of Biden support well aware of them. Each be heartily wary of getting from Republican-based or- time another Lincoln Proj- stung. Wake Co. student group Wake County agrees to leads fight for equality make Juneteenth paid Continued from page 1A anywhere else in all 50 * Integration of black School Board’s decision states, has a single SRO history in “all of our curri- last month to renew the stopped a school shoot- culum. America was built holiday for employees SRO program with the ing,” Smith said. “What on the backs of black they are doing is antago- people,” said Lemma, 17, Sheriff’s Office for one Continued from page 1A in North Carolina for your fees for five- or eight-year year. It’s traditionally been nizing Black and Latinx who hosts a podcast Be- be harder and harder for driver’s license, your ve- driver’s license renewal a three-year agreement. students, asking, ‘Where’s Happy.Movement. “School the federal government to hicle registration or a copy fees will work out to $5.50 “Time, money, and energy your hall pass?’ ‘Where are should be a place of love, fulfill as we watch all of of your driving record. As per year, up from $5. are wasted on these SROs, you going?’ What about a place of humanity, a these states that are really mandated by state law, the More than 30 new laws so why are we giving it to the white kids who are in place where I can feel safe. surging with cases around Division of Motor Vehicles also took effect, when state them,” Smith said. “Give it the hall or late? What Right now, that’s not what us, they are understand- is required to adjust fees government’s fiscal year to those who are going to about the Indian and Asian it is.” ably going to be prioritized and rates every four years, began. The laws include impact students' lives and students who are not in Smith said that’s true, for supplies,” Cohen said. based on the percentage 2.5% salary increases for make them better.” Re- class or are late? despite Enloe’s reputation North Carolina reported a change in the annual Con- most state employees and sources would be better “Nothing happens,” she of diversity and inclusion, high of nearly 1,000 coro- sumer Price Index during state law enforcement of- spent, she continued, on said, referring to the dif- and it being a school with navirus hospitalizations the past four years. ficers. Teachers will get increasing the numbers of ference in how she’s the most active Black Stu- Tuesday, along with a two- According to a news re- their usual experienced- school nurses, and guid- treated if she returns late dent Union in the district. week low in daily com- lease, about 90 license and based raises, as well as ance, career and mental from an off-campus lunch “It’s the whole fear of pleted tests with less than registration-related fees $350 bonuses before Oc- health counselors. with white, Indian or Asian being silenced,” said 13,000 performed. went up on July 1 at about tober. More than 5,000 people classmates versus how Smith, who is enrolled in an 8% increase. Other new laws fund tar- have signed a petition to SROs respond to her and honors and AP classes. “In Fiscal year begins A normal annual vehicle geted government building join the #PoliceFreeS- her Black friends. “If that’s all my classes, I’m the only with 30 new laws registration will increase and expansion projects. chools movement “to end not racial profiling, I don’t Black girl, the only Black Be prepared to pay more from $36 to $38.75, while the harassment and tar- know what is.” person, or one of two or geting of black and brown The Coalition already three. My intelligence is students,” according to a has met with school board questioned. I have to post on social media that members who suggested speak up louder and leave also proclaims, “Police they take the issue to their my hand up longer.” Waiting for a kidney brutality must end in the principals, Lemma said. For Lemma, becoming a streets and in the class- They plan to do so soon. student activist has al- rooms.” Meanwhile, the group is tered his initial career during a pandemic In answer to critics who ironing out its full list of plans to become a thera- say taking SROs out of demands, calling it The pist to include the pos- By Melba Newsome Big 5, Lemma said. He said sibility of working in schools makes them un- CO-PUBLISHED BY N.C. HEALTH safe, Smith said nowhere an early draft calls for: politics. NEWS, THE CHARLOTTE POST AND * Abolition of the SRO “Honestly, it’s dis- has school violence been THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER prevented by SROs, who program appointing that we’re still became commonplace ac- * Staff accountability for fighting for the same is- Traci Evans Simmons’ ross the country following racist, sexist and homo- sues that, decades ago, my job as an assistant in a pe- the Columbine High phobic demeaning acts great-grandparents were diatric medical practice School massacre and at- and statements fighting for,” he said. “But normally brings her into tempted bombing by two * Decision-making au- it does feel good I’m lead- contact with many people Colorado high school stu- thority for students of ing youth to a positive every day, a fact that un- dents that left 12 dead. color to weigh in on pol- change; the really true nerved her when the coro- “There’s always this icies that impact their edu- goal to end systemic rac- navirus began to spread. push for SROs and secu- cation ism, to dismantle it. This When the lockdown began MELBA NEWSOME rity, but the sad truth is, * A safe, organized sys- generation of youth is in mid-March, she re- tem to “report sexual ha- going to change that, offi- quested and received per- Traci Evans Simmons, 50, has been waiting for a kidney not in North Carolina, not transplant for several years. in Washington, D.C., or rassment of any kind.” cially.” mission to work from home. For the next two- good reason. She suffers the immune system, and if and-a-half months, she re- from chronic kidney dis- they do get it, are at greater calls leaving her home in ease and has been on the risk of becoming sicker. Mint Hill, just east of Char- waitlist for a new one for When the news first lotte, only three times. more than two years. Her started coming about who Roy Cooper has $14M in She consumed news and condition makes her more was at greatest risk of se- any information she could susceptible to not only vere infection and death, find about the coronavirus contracting the coronavi- the focus was on the eld- and became obsessive rus but being made deathly erly and those with under- cash in governor’s race about wearing masks, ill by it. lying health conditions In the months since the the confidence to already 2013, has been way behind using hand sanitizer, dis- such as diabetes, respira- Continued from page 1A United States became the reserve TV ad time starting in the fundraising needed infecting everything and tory illnesses, obesity and “With over 1 million un- epicenter of the novel coro- in September through Elec- to ensure he can be on TV using copious amounts of heart disease. Only re- employed and our state in navirus pandemic, news tion Day. Cooper campaign at will in the campaign’s ammonia to clean every cently did the Centers for crisis, it’s time for change,” from the medical and sci- spokesperson Liz Doherty final weeks. inch of her house. Disease Control and Pre- the ad’s narrator says. entific community has said the governor’s overall His campaign spokesper- Simmons, 50, also relent- vention add chronic kidney ”Dan Forest will provide been rapid and ever-chang- fundraising — in particular son Andrew Dunn declined lessly badgered her hus- disease to the list. leadership, unity and hope ing. With all of that new the 100,000 contributions Tuesday to describe the band, Bruce, and Nonetheless, Simmons for our state.” The com- knowledge, the mountain it’s received — show monetary cost of the ad 22-year-old daughter, was always panicked about mercial does not mention of evidence of the corona- people have confidence in buy or what Forest will Brielle, both of whom con- contracting the virus. Cooper, or that Forest has virus’s devastating impact him during the pandemic. next report in fundraising. tinued to travel back and “There is always a level of been lieutenant governor on the health and well- Cooper has said the clos- “The dollar amount will forth to their jobs at medi- anxiety when you have a for 7-1/2 years. But it de- being of African Americans ings of high-risk busi- be included on the relevant cal facilities every day. chronic illness. When they scribed Forest’s past career is constant and growing. A nesses like gyms and financial report. We gen- “I was afraid they were said it was worse for as an architect and prom- recent review indicated movie theaters and a mask erally don’t forecast our bringing something in the people with pre-existing ised he would “rebuild our that Blacks suffer three requirement are needed to fundraising totals,” Dunn house. I told them ‘you conditions, I really just lost economy” while protecting times as much morbidity rein in growing virus case wrote in an email. don’t even talk to me ‘till it. I was scared and crying “our most vulnerable.” due to COVID-19. numbers. As of mid-February, the you wash your hands!’” all the time,” she said. Cooper’s team said he’ll Researchers and medical “It is clear folks across Committee to Elect Dan she said. “I was like, ‘You Simmons’ kidney prob- report by Friday’s cam- professionals acknowledge the state understand just Forest reported having don’t understand! If I get lems started more than 20 paign finance deadline as that what we initially un- how dangerous Dan Forest only $750,000 in cash on sick, I’m gonna die!’ but the years ago. She didn’t know having raised another $5.5 derstood as primarily a res- as governor would be,” she hand. And that balance more I stayed in the house, it at the time, but foam in million during a 4-1/2- piratory illness also causes said in a news release Mon- was before the campaign the better I felt because I her urine, persistent ex- month period that ended significant injury to the day. “That’s why they’re announced he had given felt protected in the house haustion and her swollen June 30. kidneys. The estimated 37 lining up to support this nearly $200,000 to those and I knew my family was ankles were key indicators. The report also will say million American adults campaign to make sure we needing financial assis- being careful at work.” The disease runs in fam- Cooper had nearly $14 mil- with chronic kidney dis- reelect the governor this tance due to the economic Simmons acts as if her ilies and can be acute or lion in his campaign ease are also at greater risk November.” downturn related to life depends on the choices chronic. Simmons has an coffers entering July. of contracting the virus be- Forest, the Republican COVID-19. she makes because she be- uncle and two cousins with This cash balance has cause of compromise to the condition. given Cooper’s campaign lieutenant governor since lieves it does and with 3A NEWS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, July 12, 2020 BOOK Author brings modern black detective to life As Wrong As content is on the rise published. Now, with a Executive turmoil at Two Left Shoes thanks to Netflix, Amazon long list of critically ac- By Teddy Hayes Prime, claimed detective works Teddy Hayes HBO and under his belt, Hayes aims Productions other out- to be the next Robert Gal- Essence, Ebony magazines lets, and braith (Cormoran Strike) or Hayes has developed this will Ian Rankin (John Rebus) one of the most unique de- provide but for black crime genre prompt changes tective book series over viewers fans. the last 20 years. His crime with a Hayes says the great By David Bauder including some where it in the media business,” genre series features hard- strong, thing about his books is wasn’t clear whether the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS said the essay, which was ened New York City black positive once the first Barnett magazine or Jackson was accompanied by a petition detective Devil Barnett, a African novel, “Blood Red Blues,” NEW YORK — Two sto- the beneficiary. The lack of seeking a management “bad ass” private detective American protagonist. has been devoured, the re- ried magazines that focus transparency was unac- change. seeking redemption from Eight books currently mainder of the series can on news and culture in the ceptable and prompted the It is the latest example of his previous life in the CIA, make up the Devil Barnett be read in any order. “I Black community, Essence investigation, which is con- journalists of color, in the where he was deployed to detective series, with two wrote the series to give im- and Ebony, are in the midst tinuing, he said. week of George Floyd’s kill others for a living. more due for imminent portant aspects of Devil’s of turmoil at their top Without giving specifics, death and nationwide dem- The Devil Barnett series publication. Hayes re- character and life in each levels. Walthour said the board onstrations, speaking up showcases the social com- cently relaunched the of the books,” he said. Ebony late last week was also concerned about about alleged mistreatment mentaries and storylines third book, “As Wrong As “Therefore, you won’t forced out CEO Willard some of the entities that and inequities in the indus- that Hayes has become Two Left Shoes,” which learn everything about Jackson following an initial Jackson was dealing with. try as well as their news or- known for. With few Afri- tells the story of a missing him in the first book nor is inquiry into some of his fi- He cited the “class, inte- ganizations. can American authors fo- musician. This inspired it needed to read them nancial transactions. The grity and honor” with Essence management cusing on the crime genre, Hayes to take the unortho- chronologically to piece in- general interest magazine which company founder called the letter “heart- Hayes’ voice is a breath of dox step of creating and formation about the char- celebrates its 75th anniver- John H. Johnson operated breaking” in an initial re- fresh air and the series releasing a soundtrack to acter together.” sary later this year. Es- with. “It’s our view that we sponse. The magazine, run offers new insights into go along with the book. Hayes has already stated sence, a magazine geared prevented significant dam- by Essence Communica- black detectives that veer The songs are available via the Devil Barnett series will to black women, was hit by age from being done to the tions, called the anony- from the clichés of John Spotify and Dropbox, al- have at least 10 books of- an anonymous essay re- brand,” he said. mous letter “an unfounded Shaft. lowing readers to get into fering production com- portedly penned by former There was no immediate attempt to discredit our Hayes, a veteran pro- the character’s head as the panies a wealth of and current employees response to an attempt to brand and assassinate per- ducer/writer in the enter- story develops. material. that alleged a toxic work reach Jackson through CVG sonal character.” tainment industry, hopes Gripping, violent and For more information on environment and recently Group. Last week, however, Es- to turn his detective breathtaking, Hayes’ writ- Teddy Hayes, visit named an interim CEO. The essay, “The Truth sence announced the ap- novels into a television or ing style has been praised https://www.teddyhay- Jackson is a partner in About Essence,” was pub- pointment of Caroline film franchise. The de- since his first crime book, esproductions.com/. the CVG Group, which pur- lished on Medium on June Wanga, a former Target ex- mand for high-quality “Blood Red Blues,” was chased Ebony in 2016. The 28 under the byline “Black ecutive hired in June, to board of directors is look- Female Anonymous.” The step in as interim CEO. The ing for an interim CEO and essay alleged pay inequity, owner of the magazine, operating committee to re- sexual harassment and cor- Richlieu Dennis, was a place him. porate bullying and intimi- focus of many of the com- Jacob Walthour Jr., chair- dation on the part of plaints in the anonymous man of Ebony’s board of management at Essence. letter. directors, said Monday the “The company’s long- Essence also said it would board became aware of fi- standing pattern of gross hire outside investigators nancial transactions that mistreatment and abuse of to interview employees did not go through the its Black female employees and determine the truth proper approval process, is the biggest open secret about the accusations.

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Her eyes stained with the tears of a “submissive” wife, com- Old City. As he walked, he were smiling at the corners friend or a stranger. mitted to both her mar- was shocked by a figure as she again pulled her thin When Jesus arrived at the riage and household as coming toward him. garment tightly around her grave of His friend Lazarus, well as her career in New She was tiny, thin and and disappeared again into He wept (John 11:35). His York City. She co-owns a frail, covered in a dirty her limited world. tears vividly illustrate the marketing and public rela- black robe, with only her Would my friend ever see meaning of compassion: to tions firm, Sow and Tell, hands, eyes and bare feet this woman again? No. suffer (passion) with (com). with her husband, a Chris- showing. It was obvious Would he have any way to Jesus' tears were a mixture tian hip-hop artist, and ad- from her creased and know whether the money of His own at the loss of heres to a theology that leathery skin that she was he gave her was used for a His friend and a sharing in teaches her husband is the old or perhaps her hard life good purpose? No. Did any the suffering and grief felt God-ordained leader of had aged her beyond her of that matter to him at by Lazarus' loved ones. If their home. years. that moment? No. Should it God himself is willing to Despite following the tra- My friend stopped and have mattered? No! mingle His tears with those ditional biblical attitudes had only one thought: What mattered to him at of His earthly friends, how towards submission or "This is the poorest person that moment was that he much more are we called to being “under the mission” I have ever seen." She was had just come in contact do the same? of her husband, Hamilton, walking quickly, her bare with a desperately poor It is clear from Scripture 26, believes women can feet barely touching the woman who looked as if that God expects His chil- have their own God-or- stone street as she moved she was starving. She had dren to bring the tears of dained missions as well. silently past. The man what appeared to be many heaven to earth through “Just because a woman has turned to watch her dis- needs, and he had the abil- the exercise of compassion her own business and appear into the crowd be- ity to meet at least a few of toward others. The com- dreams doesn’t mean that hind him and felt those needs for the next passion Jesus demon- she is not able to fulfill her immediately conflicted. He few days. So he did what strated is to be continued role as a wife and mother,” stood there and allowed mattered at the moment – through those who believe said Hamilton, who attends the poorest person he had had compassion on some- in Him: Christ Crucified Fellow- ever seen to go by like she one God had brought ac- * "Be of one mind, having ship, a non-denomina- COURTESY was a piece of video foot- ross his path. compassion for one tional church in New York. Denya Hamilton, right, with her husband Marcellus. age on the evening news. In order to see the needs another" (1 Peter 3:8). While Hamilton’s reading So he prayed: "Lord, if around us, we have to view * "Be kind and compas- of the Bible that calls for authentic and honest married one day and has al- you will let me see that the world through compas- sionate to one another" wives to prioritize God, about their ambitions. “I ready planned how she will woman again, I will help sion-colored glasses. As (Ephesians 4:32, NIV). husbands, family and then feel like my fiancé loves balance her roles of wife her. Please let my path Jesus told the story of the * "Weep with those who business can be seen as and respects me enough to and fashion designer. “I’m cross hers again before I Good Samaritan, He said it weep" (Romans 12:15). countercultural, many mil- know that I have my own a businesswoman but leave this place." He fin- was compassion that * "Bear one another's bur- lennial, Christian women dreams and passions,” Par- being a wife should come ished his trek through the caused the Samaritan to dens" (Galatians 6:2). of color like Hamilton are sons said. “He respects me before my business,” she Old City and made his way stop and help the man who The way the world is to welcoming the challenge to enough to let me pursue said. “First is God, then back toward his hotel. His lay injured by the side of know the compassion of fulfill those obligations things that God has led me your husband. I have to eyes scanned the crowds the road: "But a certain Sa- Christ is by seeing and ex- while stepping outside of to.” make sure that I don’t de- for the wisp of a woman he maritan, as he journeyed, periencing the tear-stained traditional gender roles in Parsons, 28, strongly be- vote too much time with had seen before, and there came where he was. And shoulders of His followers. marriage. lieves in biblical submis- my business than I do with she was! when he saw him, he had Black Protestants are sion, but while she is my husband. I believe I’m more likely than white preparing to adjust to her not playing my part and mainline Protestants and new role as a wife, she also being submissive of what evangelicals to align with hopes to stay true to her- God says about marriage conservative theological self. “You shouldn’t have and a helpmate.” views of complementari- to dilute certain parts of For some Christian anism or gender roles in yourself,” she said. “I think women, a part of embrac- heterosexual marriage. it is very important to do ing who they are means When asked about the the things that set you embracing their femininity. statement, “A husband’s apart as an individual.” Shavon White, a media job is to earn money; a Christians who support consultant and founder of wife’s job is to look after women taking on tradi- Seek Your Truth, a faith- the home and family,” al- tionally male roles in lead- based nonprofit organiza- most 30% of Black Protes- ership and business, tion that empowers women tants agreed in 2018, sometimes considered to work on seeking the compared to 21% of evan- “progressive,” make their truest version of them- gelicals of all races, accord- theological arguments by selves, said she took a lead- ing to a study by Ryan looking at documents of ership role in a previous Burge, associate professor the early church. “There relationship and that of political science at East- are many early Christian strained the relationship. ern Illinois University. In writings where women had White, 34, vows to do 2008, about 35% of Black different, more prominent things differently next Protestants and 37% of roles in society,” said time. “I’m a business evangelicals agreed with Rannfrid Thelle, a Bible woman but when I am at the same statement. scholar and professor of home with my husband, I’ll Natasha Lambkin, a religion at Wichita State be submitted to him,” Christian entrepreneur and University. White said. “I don’t have to Market your business for fashion designer, hopes to She referred to a letter be a boss all day, at work break the stereotype that written by the Apostle Paul and at home.” women can’t be assertive in the New Testament, Parsons expressed a sim- and have leadership qual- where he sends greetings ilar sentiment. She hopes to long-term success ities while also being sub- to a list of people who see women move away FAMILY FEATURES these hangouts and reach word you'd like to rank for. missive. “To some people were working to spread from what she calls the “su- out to the people behind Scan results, looking for being submissive is bow- the gospel of Christ, many perwoman complex,” a de- Rapid growth and long- the scenes. Listen, learn, sites that have ads, ing down and having your of whom were women. sire to accomplish term success are the pitch collaborative oppor- banners, affiliate links to husband run all over you,” Thelle said the church was everything and have an “in- dreams virtually every en- tunities and pay for ads if products or subscription Lambkin said. “That’s not surprisingly progressive in dependent woman aura,” trepreneur pursues. The that's what it takes to get in boxes. 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Depending on your second intro with a catchy Emari Parsons, a Chris- “There was tremendous burden of everything in bring those dreams within business, you may be able hook followed by a short 4- tian entrepreneur who pressure on these small life,” she said. “I think that reach, especially if you're to leverage both your per- second branded message, runs a beauty and lifestyle groups to conform to soci- eventually it gets to be very willing to take some notes sonal profile and a busi- then tell your viewer why platform, SoulStyleBeauty, ety at large,” Thelle said. overwhelming and ex- from experts who have ness account to connect he should listen. Create a on top of working as a full- Lambkin, 33, runs a hausting. If you have a successfully navigated the with your audience. connection with personal time grade school teacher, faith-based clothing brand problem asking for help, it path. 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Have a news tip? Send us an email: [email protected]. MEAC WWW.TRIANGLETRIBUNE.COM in good The Triangle shape, TRIBUNE Commish Sports SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2020 – PAGE 6A says Now, where was I? Oh yeah, back to the MEAC, which is COLLEGE CORNER what I started to write on last week before St. Augustine’s crashed the party by firing legendary track coach/ath- letics director George Wil- liams. Two weeks ago the MEAC held a virtual press confer- COURTESY ence with the media to dis- Makur Maker cuss the future of the conference with the upcom- ing departures after this sea- Makur son of North Carolina A&T (Big South), Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman (SWAC). Maker Howard President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick (he really is a doc- tor) was the must play main point on the conference call, along with COURTESY at Howard Commissioner Morgan State linebacker Ian McBorrough. Dennis Thomas. By Donal Ware Frederick said BOXTOROW.COM the conference BONITTA has hired a con- When five-star recruit Makur BEST sulting firm to Morgan State’s Ian Maker announced his commit- assist in the fu- ment to Howard University on ture direction Twitter last week, picking the and expansion of the MEAC. Bison over UCLA, Kentucky, Its first objective is to assess McBorrough gets top Memphis and others, the HBCU the schools that are left and world was on fire and the term their needs, and then look at HBCU – Historically Black Col- what other institutions can leges and Universities – was as bring to the enhance the hot as it’s been. Every outlet from league. Geographics and ac- MEAC honor Good Morning America to Fox ademics will play a deciding Morgan State linebacker tine’s two years ago, is re- sistently got more with less News was talking about Howard factor, he said. Ian McBorrough was named turning to Falconland to before dropping down to University and HBCU sports. The rumor mill has been the 2020 MEAC Male Stu- take over the program as Division II status.” It was the type of news and churning nonstop since dent-Athlete of the Year. head athletic trainer. * Jaye Nayreau and Jalen publicity ideal for HBCUs, some- FAMU and B-CU announced The Essex, “I am excited to see what Powell have joined Florida thing we have been longing for their departures. With the Maryland, this next endeavor has in A&M women’s staff under for years, since the days when move by A&T to the Big native led the store for me,” Knight said. new head coach Shalon Pil- five-star athletes regularly at- South, North Carolina Central conference “I hope to make a positive low. tended HBCUs because Black ath- fans naturally have won- with 111 tack- impact on the student-ath- Nayreau was an assistant letes were not accepted at dered if the Eagles aren’t far les, 65 solo, letes that will be entrusted last season at Trinity Valley predominantly white institu- behind. Athletics director In- and averaged to me, as well as help sup- Community College. Powell tions, particularly those in the grid Wicker-McCree released 9.2 stops per port the overall success of worked with her father at South. This sounds like the start a short statement: “NCCU is game. He also SAU’s department of ath- Basketball Recruits, a New of a movement, right? proud to be a founding insti- Knight recorded 11 letics.” York training facility. A player of this magnitude tution of the MEAC and in- tackles for loss The North Carolina Cen- “Jaye is a veteran coach committing to Howard could tends to remain a member of and two sacks. tral alumna began her ca- with experience on all mean that other highly regarded the MEAC.” In the class- reer as head athletic trainer levels. He has a great bas- high school players may con- Delaware State President room, McBor- at Word of God Christian ketball mind and is a sider committing to HBCUs. It’s Tony Allen also issued a rough Academy in Raleigh. proven recruiter,” Pillow something that some of us statement. “You don’t have graduated said. “Jalen is an up-and- HBCUers have written about, to expect any changes. from the Basketball Jones coming coach who has a talked about, and discussed ...We’ve been very thoughtful Graves School South Carolina State deep passion for the game since non-HBCUs began accept- about this with respect to of Business men’s basketball coach and thrives in skill devel- ing Black athletes en masse. how we affiliate, what we Garvin with a 3.36 Murray Garvin has added opment.” Maker’s commitment to How- need from the athletic con- GPA in four Joe Fleger to his coaching ard is also of special significance ference and what our go-for- years. staff. Cancellations particularly because the program ward path is as we move.” “He’s had an absolutely Garvin was one coach Howard University is the lost two big-time players in the Thomas was quick to de- phenomenal career at Mor- short after former assistant latest HBCU to cancel home- last three years. James Daniel III, fend the conference when gan State,” Commissioner Bobby Collins left to be- coming activities. who led Division I in scoring dur- asked about losing three Dennis Thomas said. “I come Shaw’s new head “You can’t put African ing the 2015-16 season, trans- “elite” programs. The Aggies wish him continued suc- coach. A second assistant, Americans at risk by bring- ferred to Tennessee. R.J. Cole, a are the only conference cess, and I would like to Ed Stephens, was promoted ing them into those envi- former three-star recruit who school to go undefeated in thank his family and all of to recruiting coordinator. ronments, because all of played for the legendary Bob the Celebration Bowl, which the people who had a posi- Fleger previously was a those…who attend those Hurley Sr. at St. Anthony’s in New pits the MEAC champion tive influence on him.” five-year assistant at Savan- events are younger people,” Jersey and committed to Howard against the SWAC champion. McBorrough’s 253 career nah State. president Wayne A.I. Fred- as a junior, left for UConn after The Rattlers would have tackles are the fifth highest “The addition of Joe erick told WJLA ABC 7. his sophomore year amid the fir- been MEAC champs last sea- in MSU history. Fleger is a steal in my opin- * In the NAIA, Langston ing of former coach Kevin Nick- son if not for a self-imposed ion,” Garvin said. “He is an and Wiley both made the elberry who recruited him. He probation ban, and the Wild- Returning Falcon outstanding young coach decision to cancel fall was named MEAC Rookie of the cats have had success in bas- Mijon Knight, an assistant that has been a part of a Sa- sports. Year and MEAC Player of the Year ketball, football and baseball. athletic trainer at St. Augus- vannah State staff that con- the following year. The commit- “Where did those elite pro- ment by Maker could be the start grams get to be elite?” he of a resurgence for Bison basket- asked. “They got to be elite in ball, especially after finishing the MEAC. And other pro- just 4-29 overall and 1-15 in con- grams will see that. We’ve ference play last season. had 18 straight years of reve- Will Maker actually ever suit up nue distribution to member for the Bison? In February, a spe- institutions, and no other Metropolitan Junior Baseball cial provision was made for the conference has been able to 19-year-old by the NBA despite match that.” being two credits short of gradu- The CB has been foremost ating with his 2019 class. In late on people’s minds since the League presents symposium April, it was reported that Maker MEAC is 4-1 since the game would enter the NBA Draft. His was created five seasons ago. By Larry Barber Leon, national broadcast member, former profes- guardian, Ed Smith, told Mark Thomas said ESPN, which SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE radio talk show host, will sional player and Howard Daniels of 247 Sports that, “We founded the Bowl, still plans serve as the moderator. Pan- head coach. He will be are excited about the opportu- to sponsor it and the cham- RICHMOND, Va. – COVID- elists will be former Major joined by Stillman College nity, I think that he’s deserving. I pion of each conference will 19 has canceled the annual League Baseball player and baseball coach Terrance think physically where he is, he’s still participate. Metropolitan Junior Baseball later first Black manager Whittle. ahead of Thon [Maker] (Maker’s Despite having just six League on-field classic, but Jerry Manuel; Edwin Thomp- * Aug. 10 – Where are our cousin). The knowledge he’s football-sponsored schools, the Bobby Bonds Memorial son of Eastern Kentucky heroes? A discussion of the gained from Thon and Matur and the MEAC still keeps its Divi- Symposium will be offered University, one of three disappearance of Black su- his understanding of the NBA sion I status. However, virtually on Zoom in four Black head coaches in NCAA perstars and its connection game, the concepts, he’s way another football loss would weekly presentations begin- Division I; and Ricky Cle- with our declining interest head of them.” put it below the NCAA mini- ning July 20. The organiza- mons, sports management in baseball.” Panelists to be The thing to remember is he’s mum. But unlike the tax man, tion will examine the game lecturer at Howard Univer- announced later. Directed committed to Howard but has the NCAA won’t pull the rug from an African American sity and former vice pres- by Corey Nicholson, MJBL not signed a National Letter of In- out immediately. The Associ- perspective and promises to ident of the MLB National national chairman, and MJBL tent. These are two different ation gives schools a two- be both thought-provoking League. board member Barksdale things. Signing an NLI binds him year grace period to get up to and educational. The MJBL * July 27 – 100th anniver- Haggins of Dallas. to Howard. There have been code, so to speak. will honor the 100th anni- sary of the Negro League The four MJBL presenta- many instances in the past where The loss of B-CU does put versary of the Negro Baseball: Panelists will be tions will begin on Zoom at high-profile players have com- the MEAC below the mini- Leagues and fast forward it Emmy nominated director 8 p.m., with a Q&A session mitted to a school and ultimately mum in baseball with five to African American involve- and civil rights advocate afterwards. signed with another school. Divi- teams. The conference has ment in the game today at Lauren Meyer, who is the The MJBL was founded in sion I schools are currently al- until 2023 to acquire another all levels. The presenta- filmmaker behind the doc- 1966 by William M.T. For- lowed to sign players to NLI. baseball-sponsored member tions, starting at 8 p.m., will umentary “The Other Boys rester and established in What HBCU athletics needs are or else lose its automatic consist of panel discussions of Summer,” and Ken Free, Richmond, which remains the players that commit to the qualifier. and end on Aug. 10. who played in the last Negro the home base. It was universities, to sign to play at the While HBCU fans continue This will be the first time League Baseball All-Star formed during the days of universities, and then actually to wait – and hope – on a the symposium has aired game in Comiskey Park, the segregation when there play at the universities. This will decision about fall sports, nationally in six years when first full-time commissioner were very limited opportu- generate the much-needed reve- Thomas said the idea of it was shown on C-Span of the Mid-Eastern Athletic nities for black youngsters nue and could help the universi- moving football to the spring from Capitol Hill. The link is Conference and a former na- to participate in organized ties to perhaps take athletics to doesn’t have much support, https:www.c- tional chairman of MJBL. baseball. While open to ev- another level. but that could change. “I span.org/video/?320840- Memorabilia will be pro- eryone, the MJBL continues In light of Maker’s commit- won’t say it wouldn’t happen 1/bobby-bonds-symposium vided by Luther Norman of to be the only national ment, it has been a while since I because April 15 looks differ- -diversity-baseball. Youth Sports Bureau in Spar- youth league geared toward can recall that HBCU sports have ent from May 15 and May 15 * July 20 – Steps for base- tansburg, South Carolina. inner city, African American been so popular. In the current looks different from June ball to retain the title “Amer- * Aug. 3 – African Ameri- athletes. times we're living in, with all of 15…the dynamics of this ica’s National Pastime”: can baseball coaching: Pan- Visit www.mjbl.org for the these social justice movements, pandemic is having a devas- Examine the economical fac- elists will be Jimmy Zoom link to join this 2020 players have been talking about tating impact on everyone.” tions of the game. Wilmer Williams, MJBL board presentation. playing at HBCUs. 7A FOCUS/The Triangle Tribune Sunday, July 12, 2020 SORORITY NEWS

COURTESY Group photo Jabberwock Scholarship Program The Knightdale-Wake Forest Alumnae Chapter of COURTESY Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Malaika Kashaka and Doris D. Johnson. has produced Jabberwock biennially since 2002. This year’s theme was "Visions Southeast Raleigh gets in White: An Evening of Grace, Beauty, and Pur- pose." The Jabberwock black-owned juice bar program featured educa- tional, cultural, community service and personal en- By Lori D.R. Wiggins wrap our brains around Muhammad’s Get Juiced by richment activities for the CORRESPONDENT that belief, we can under- Jelly, Diandrea Turrentine’s participants while also stand and we break the Eden’s Solutions, Nekki serving as a successful RALEIGH – Nowadays, chain” of health disparities. Crum’s Part-Time Vegan, when people in Southeast fundraising event for the On July 11, JUICED! will and Deborah Ulmer’s Dee’s chapter. Raleigh Google search for host its inaugural Super Kitchen. “juice bar near me,” there’s Fourteen young ladies Saturday Fitness at 7 a.m. “I’m happy to have my participated. The Little an option closer to home on its front lawn. It costs products there, especially than the smoothie shops in Miss Jabberwock contest- $6 for 45 minutes of out- because I live in Southeast ants were Caitlyn Dent, areas from downtown to door fitness and fun. Raleigh,” said Ulmer, who North Raleigh. Ayanna Brooks, Laurin Wil- “Bring a mat,” Kashaka owns Dee’s Kitchen: Sweet liams, Skylar Woods and Thanks goes to Malaika said, adding water will be Treats and Vegan Eats, also Kashaka, who expanded Taylor Williams. The Miss provided. sold in UNC Chapel Hill’s Jabberwock participants her business at 3301 Rock Next up, she said: online Friends Cafe and at Bada Quarry Road to open were Mykalia Steele, Jayda workout opportunities and Bean in Wake Forest. Ulmer Coleman, Saije Gordan, JUICED! Smoothies, Teas plans to use the back por- has been a baker 11 years; and Holistic Alternatives, Mattie McNeill, Alayna tion of her building for tu- five years ago, she tran- Suitte, Makayla Martin, L-r: Miss Jabberwock Jayda Coleman and Little and to provide space for toring children up to 17. sitioned her craft to an all- small, black-owned busi- Talia Chavis, Kamryan Col- Miss Jabberwock Taylor Williams “We really want JUICED! to vegan bakery she runs out lis, and Amyah Solomon. nesses to showcase their be a hub for all of that,” she of her certified home Miss Congeniality – Ma- 2nd Runner-Up – Laurin healthy and creative good- The formal pageant pres- kayla Martin Williams said, adding the environ- kitchen. entation was canceled due ness. ment is one of “encourage- Having her vegan treats Highest GPA – Talia Cha- For starters, though, the to the COVID-19. The vis Miss Jabberwock ment, conversations, and at JUICED! not only pres- winners were announced smoothie menu carries a references.” ents a new retail venue, it Queen – Jayda Coleman mouthful of messages. during a virtual call on Little Miss Jabberwock 1st Runner-Up – Makayla Ten years ago, Kashaka also meets her mission to May. Consider the Pick Me Up, a opened BLC Gallery, a salon promote health and access Queen – Taylor Williams Martin mix of spinach, kale, green Miss Spirit – Taylor Wil- 1st Runner-Up – Caitlyn 2nd Runner-Up – Mattie and barber shop that to healthy food in South- liams apple, avocado, banana, shares its space with a cul- east Raleigh. “I got excited Dent McNeill mango and ginger, or the tural boutique featuring Af- when I saw JUICED! is Cucumber Invigorator that rican American and history there,” said Ulmer, 41, “It’s combines cucumber, green books; handmade all-natu- been a really good partner- cabbage, celery, green ral soaps; oils and incense; ship.” Dominion Energy donates apple, lemon, lime and black art; and jewelry. Kashaka also has opened agave. Rather than seek another her arms to Nicholle Brown Option packed in be- location, Kashaka decided Jackson, who last year tween are GoGo Green, Just grant to MBK Durham to make room for JUICED! founded the nonprofit Fill- Beet It, Ginger Grow, Berry in the same storefront as ing in the Gaps to help pad STAFF REPORTS Boost, Sunset, Granola BLC, which sits in the the school lunch coffers at Crunch, Health Nut, The stretch of Rock Quarry Southeast Raleigh and Bar- DURHAM – My Brother’s Cool Down, and Soul Food Road between Southeast well Road elementary Keeper Durham received a Blast, which is collard Raleigh High School and schools, earmarked exclu- major boost towards its ef- greens, cranberry, blue- Walnut Creek Elementary. sively for students who forts to building a system berry, lemon, green apple, “It kind of made sense for don’t have enough money of support and services orange, coconut milk and what I’m trying to do with to buy school lunch. Ka- aimed at improving the mint. the location,” said Kashaka, shaka signed on as a com- lives of Black men and There are add-ins, too: 49, a native of Queens, New munity sponsor of the boys. protein, sea moss, bee York, who settled in Ra- organization and consis- Dominion Energy Chari- pollen, CBD, almonds, wal- leigh 15 years ago. “And, tently sends donations to table Foundation’s Com- nuts, and hemp, flax and now, it’s developing into the school lunch accounts, munity Reinvestment Fund chia seeds. Plus, JUICED! my vision: a place where Jackson said. has awarded MBK Durham also sells herbal teas and people can obtain things to “She has been supportive a $100,000 grant. The gluten-free snacks. “The empower themselves.” in any and every ways she Fund, established on June COURTESY main thing we really, really JUICED! also empowers can,” said Jackson, who 4, is a commitment from Edmund P. Lewis, manager of MBK Durham. want people to understand local black businesses by grew up and raised her Dominion to support social males, MBK Durham has efforts, said Durham is they can heal themselves retailing their products in a family in Southeast Ra- justice and community re- made the issue a top prior- County Manager Wendell with their food intake; the commercial retail space. leigh. It’s not just financial building efforts that will be ity, aligning resources into M. Davis. possibility of getting off Otherwise, many are lim- support, Jackson added. made during the next two creating a pipeline for “The generous support prescriptions, you can do ited to doing business on- Kashaka offered JUICED! – years. MBK Durham was young men of color.” from Dominion Energy it,” Kashaka said. Equally line. “What we’re trying to allowed to remain open awarded its funding to With the funding, MBK shows that programs like important, she said, is a do is create a space where during COVID-19 restric- identify and invest in com- Durham will continue on- MBK Durham are working,” message toward under- you can come get really tions – as a drop-off loca- munities making steady going efforts that leverage said Davis. “Together, with standing that many health good products from really tion for Jackson’s progress to substantially programs and resources all of our partners and issues common in the good black-owned com- organization to collect food improve social justice and for improving mental stakeholders, we are going black community –from panies that our community donations to help feed stu- equality in the lives of boys health support, conflict to continue this work to high blood pressure and just doesn’t know are right dents who otherwise rely and men of color. resolution, restorative jus- make the Bull City and diabetes to heart disease here in our community,” on school lunches for daily “Durham is the ideal tice, college and career ac- Durham County a com- and cancer – aren’t inher- Kashaka said. nutrition. “Whatever the community to impact, ex- cess. The grant will further munity that prides itself on ited diseases. “They are Already featured at community has needed, pand and build upon the support intervention pro- closing the achievement not,” she continued. “What JUICED! is Karen McDon- she has found a way to national work of My grams that address implicit gap for our Black boys and we have is generational ald’s Heavenly Touch Well- meet those needs,” Jackson Brother’s Keeper, which bias, STEM, career expo- men.” bad eating habits. Once we ness, juiceologist Anjail said. began here in 2014,” said sure and training, entre- Following a community Edmund P. Lewis, manager preneurship and financial needs assessment, stake- of MBK Durham. “At a time literacy. holders and partners will when many have only The award is the latest be asked to submit pro- given lip service to closing sign of progress in Dur- posal ideas at mybrothers- 4 tips for planning a the achievement gap ham's innovative outreach [email protected]. among Black and brown summer vacation Continued from page 3A check-out options. times, much of the travel cleaning and disinfection Activities: Although industry has adjusted can- guidelines. When selecting many amusement parks, cellation policies to be a place to stay during your tourist attractions and more accommodating to trip, consider whole-home businesses have reopened, travelers. 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