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Unearthed MLK recording sheds light on civil rights struggle

THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER he found an audio reel labeled AP. “I found a lost part of histo- moving toward independence,” “Dr. King interview, Dec. 21, ry.” he said. “And I think all of them The recent discovery of a pre- 1960.” In the interview, intend- King, who had visited Africa a agree that in the United States, viously unknown recording of ed for a book project that didn’t month before the interview, we must solve this problem of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has pan out, Tull’s father questions talked about how those on the racial injustice if we expect to scholars and civil rights leaders the civil rights leader about his continent viewed the U.S. civil maintain our leadership in the excitedaboutitshistoricandcul- notion of nonviolence and how rights struggle. “I had the oppor- world.” tural value. a recent trip to Africa informed tunity to talk with most of the RaymondWinbush,directorof According to the Associated his views. major leaders of the new inde- the Institute for Urban Research Press, Stephen Tull was rifling “No words can describe. I pendent countries of Africa and A 1960 recording of an interview with King never before through boxes in his father’s at- couldn’t believe it,” Tull told the also leaders in countries that are heard in public is up for sale. tic in Chattanooga, Tenn., when See UNEARTHED/2A

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By Michaela Duckett ASHEVILLE – As North THE CHARLOTTE POST Carolina teachers and their students get into the swing of CHARLOTTE – Organizers of the Nation a new school year, there is of Islam’s 17th anniversary of the Million something missing. For the ManMarchmetCharlottecommunitylead- last two years, teachers have ers to discuss issues important to African done without state-funded Americans. professional development, Charlotte will host the rally on Oct. 14 which was eliminated by at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Nation of Islam budget cuts. So, school sys- leader Louis Farrakhan is scheduled to tems are looking for ways to present“Muhammad’sEconomicBlueprint: privately fund teacher train- Ending Poverty and Want” at the celebra- ing. tion.Inpreparation,theNationalExecutive WiththehelpoftheZ.Smith BoardoftheNationofIslamandtheMillion Reynolds Foundation, the Man March/Holy Day of Atonement Asheville City Schools National Committee held a meeting Foundation has provided Saturday at Greater Providence Baptist morethan$100,000inthelast Church. The meeting, which was open to four years for teacher devel- the public, started a half-hour late after re- opment. porters who had been invited were asked “Having the opportunity to to leave. learn new things, it just ener- InanemailtoThePost,or- gizes me – and that energy ganizerMarkMuhammadof goes back to my classroom,” Muhammad’s Mosque No. saidLauraLane,areadingspe- 36 said the purpose of the cialist at Isaac Dickson meeting was to allow local Elementary in Asheville who community leaders to give has been in the fellowship inputastowhattheybelieve program for two years. “You are the most critical issues have to change with the cur- Farrakhan facingAfrican-Americansin rent research so that you’re Charlotte. doing the best job that you Muhammad’s Mosque No. can.” 36 was selected to host the The Asheville fellowships anniversary event after sub- are in the form of grants to mitting a detailed proposal teachers to fund a project and being interviewed by based on a need they see in Farrakhan and the Nation of theirclassroomorschool.This Islam Executive Council. N.C. NAACP President William Barber said the push is on to get more people to the polls. year, 24 teachers are in the Foluke Other bidding cities includ- program. As part of their fel- edDallas,DetroitandSt.Louis. lowship, they also share what Muhammad said the information gath- theylearnwithotherteachers ered Saturday would be compiled and for- and focus on increasing stu- warded to Farrakhan prior to his arrival. NAACP: Push to the polls dent achievement. “(This) input is critical to establishing Foundation Executive the agenda that the Honorable Minister DirectorKatePettsaysprofes- ed. LouisFarrakhanwouldliketoaddressdur- By Evelyn Howell sional development is impor- “The civil rights community will never turn back in ad- ing the weekend of the MMM/HDOA,” he CORRESPONDENT tant to help teachers keep vancing democracy and fighting for our civil rights,” he wrote. pace with the changing de- said. “Can’t go back because we have seen a picture of Gyasi Foluke, CEO of The Kushite DURHAM – The NAACP held a get-out-to-vote kickoff mands of students and the this in the past.” Institute for Wholistic Development at- rally on Aug. 24 as part of its weekend grassroots mass economy. In 2008, North Carolina and South Carolina led the na- tendedSaturday’smeeting.Hesaidhedoes voterregistrationcampaign.Theorganizationhopessuch “We’retryingtopreparekids tion in voter turnout. Since registered voters in North not believe much progress has been made a campaign will spark more people to register for the up- to work with technology that Carolina don’t have to worry about a photo ID require- since the 1995 Million Man March in coming presidential election. most of us didn’t have access ment and early registration voting closing early, Barber Washington. “We are not here to endorse any candidate. We are here to when we were in our said “There is no excuse for African-Americans, Latinos “BlackCharlotteneedstogetorganized,” to endorse civil engagement,” said the Rev. William J. teachereducationprograms.” and progressive whites to not go to the polls. We fought he said. “As a community, we have a lot Barber II, N.C. NAACP president, to an audience of more According to the Asheville the battles to keep voting open,” he said. of organizations… but we are not organ- than 100 at St. Joseph AME Church. City Schools Foundation, 92 Janechka Nunn of Raleigh helped register new voters Energized and fired-up activists, organizers, leaders percent of the Fellows felt for OBAMA for America in 2008. She came out because See MARCH/2A and members cheered when Barber said “If we ever need- their projects have empow- she wants to see if she can do more for her community ed to vote, we sure need to vote now,” a theme that is be- ered them in the classroom. this time around. ing echoed throughout the organization’s voter registra- Pett says in addition to in- “There’s this urgency, especially now with some indi- tion campaign. creasingteachers’knowledge, Race impacts viduals making it more difficult for others to vote. We Hand clapping and singing songs such as “Victory is the fellowships increase won’t allow them to suppress our vote,” Nunn said. Mine” and “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody,” prayers and read- morale. NAACP member and N.C. Central student Brittney ing scriptures, along with a speech by several ministers, “One of the most important coverage of Cherry said it’s important to get the word out to folks were all part of what’s been called a “political call to ac- strategiesto ensurethatgreat on why they need to vote and why their voices should tion” and a “fall push to the polls.” teachersstayintheclassroom be heard. Historically, St. Joseph has been foundational in social is to provide them with ongo- ‘12 campaign “I’m here to help tell people what’s going on,” she said. progress and political advancement in the black commu- ing professional develop- “There are those who want to roll the clock back where nity. Founded in 1909, the NAACP and its branches are ment,”shesaid.“Itallowsstu- people of color have no rights,” said the Rev. Phillip By Nadra Karem Nittle engaging in voter registration drives across the state and dents to learn more and Cousins, pastor of St. Joseph AME Church. “We are about THE MAYNARD INSTITUTE country targeting neighborhoods, churches, parks, li- makesteachersfeelmoresuc- the business of moving forward. We will continue to brariesandotherpublicspaceshopingtoregisterasmany cessful.” Long before a little-known Illinois politi- push. No one can turn us around.” as 40,000 new voters before November 6. Pett says they’ve also seen cian ran for president, the mainstream me- The NAACP offered several tools to register to vote: “We are going everywhere,” Barber said. a reduction in students’ be- diafocusedonhisrace.Whenheflourished Call 1-866-myvote1 to register by phone or go online at Barber told the audience that every voice should be havior problems and an in- as a presidential candidate four years ago, www.thisismyvote.org. heard and it’s just not enough to get people to register. crease in “on-task” behavior everyone in America knew that Barack The registration deadline is October 12. Early voting “You must get them there (to the polls),” he said. in classrooms taught by Obama was black. in North Carolina starts on October 18 and ends on Barber said some issues black people faced 49 years teacher fellows. ??In the last Have his blackness and extensive cover- November 3. For same-day registration during early vot- ago are the same today. He said voting is the key to fight- fouryears,82Ashevilleteach- age of that fact boosted his political career ing, first-time voters will need to provide proof of resi- ing social injustice and even touched on a recent public ers have received fellowships or made it more difficult for him to win re- dence. outcry against redistricting and proposed voter-ID re- through the program. quirements, which some states have already implement- For more information, contact the N.C. NAACP at (866) See OBAMA’S/2A 626-2227.

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Continued from 1A movement that would inspire were moved to hear their col- of the Student Nonviolent “I can’t think of anything bet- tion worsens.” other organizations, other na- league talk about their shared Coordinating Committee. ter to try,” he said. “What we’re at Maryland’s Morgan State Tull’s father, now in his early tions, other groups around the struggles and the philosophy of Lowery, who founded the doing now is not working – an University, told the AP that a 80s, is under hospice care. Tull world,”saidWinbush,whoisalso nonviolencethatwasthebedrock Southern Christian Leadership eyeforaneye,atoothforatooth. recordinginwhichKingdiscuss- is working with New York-based a psychologist and historian. of their movement. Conference with King, agreed Matchingviolencewithviolence. es his visit to Africa is very rare. collector and expert on histori- “Thattomeiswhat’sremarkable “To hearhis voiceandlistento withLewisthatnonviolenceisas We’ve got more guns than we’ve “It’sclearthatinthistapewhen cal artifacts, Keya Morgan, to about the tape.” King’s compa- his words was so moving, so relevant today as it was in King’s ever had and more ammunition he’s talking about Africa, he saw arrange a private sale of the triots, U.S. Rep. John Lewis and powerful,” said Lewis, who time. to go with it. And yet, the situa- recording. this as a global human rights theRev.JosephLowery,saidthey worked with King while a leader March To advertise, please call 919-688-9408 organizers seek input

Continued from 1A ized.” In addition, Foluke, who didn’t participate in the Million Man March, said African Americans need to establish goals. “We don’t know where we are going,” he said. “We are going aroundincirclesandchasingour tails…Weneedacomprehensive proactive agenda. “I’vebeeninthemovementfor a long time. I’ve been a part of it long before any of these folks here, about 60 years. I didn’t attend that march because they did not have a plan.” Obama’s race has bearing on coverage

Continued from 1A election? Perhaps surprisingly, some of the nation’s best political minds are divided on this question. Obama’s race dominated media coverage about him before he became president. In 2004, he made headlines for be- coming only the Obama third African- American elected to the U.S. Senate since Reconstruction.Inthe2008pres- idential campaign, news stories questioned whether he could connect with African-American voters because he was born to a whiteKansanmotherandablack Kenyan father - neither connect- ed to blacks in America. When Obama became the first blackpresident,mainstreamme- diaportrayedhishistoricaccom- plishment as a symbol of a post- racial, colorblind America. That framing is contrary to the experience of millions of African- Americans and other people of colorbesetbyconsciousandun- consciousbiasdailyinthiscoun- try. AsObama’sfirsttermnearsits end, the impact of his race in mainstream media coverage remains unclear. At times, his blackness may have been an advantage in news reports about him, say political experts con- sulted by the Maynard Institute forJournalismEducation.Inoth- er cases, however, his race has been a distinct disadvantage, marginalizing him in ways that his presidential campaign rivals, Sen. John McCain ( R-Ariz.) and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney,amemberofareligious minority, haven’t been. “During the presidential campaign, he was probably treated better than other candidates in the mainstream press because ofthehistoricalnatureofhiscan- didacy,” said Michael R. Wenger, seniorresearchfellowattheJoint CenterforPoliticalandEconomic StudiesinWashington.“Afterhis election, I think the media tried very hard to make the case that we’re in a post-racial society.” Wenger, author of the soon to be released book, My Black Family, My White Privilege: A White Man’s Journey Through theNation’sRacialMinefield,said thatnotionismisleadingbecause institutionalracismdidn’tdisap- pear when Obama became president. He also takes issue with the media covering extravagant claims by conservative Republicans about Obama. Wenger said no president’s religious beliefs have been ques- tionedtotheextentthatObama’s have, in the sense that because Obama has black Kenyan heritage, people have accused him of lying about being a mainline Protestant like the majority of Americans. While the mainstream media may not have started rumors about Obama’s religious background, they helped to spread them, he said. 3A NEWS/The TrTriangleTribuneiangleTribune Sunday, September 2, 2012 Pageant showcases beauty, brains and service

in the community.” this organization,” Arrington Therangeofwomen,Arrington Arringtonintoned.“Whatwelook Arrington said she created the said. “What happens is very em- said, offers amazing examples for is women who fit in the mis- pageant, now in its 23rd year, to powering to the young women. of survival. sionoftheorganizationandwho fill a glaring need and also prove (They) recognize that they have “I sat in on some interviews have the potential for greatness, thatallblackwomenaren’tvideo an obligation to give back.” and some of the young ladies andthecapacitytotakeonayear vixens. Thecontestantswereself-dep- were asked about the obstacles of service before they come to “At the time I started it, I did- recating, funny, personable and and how they overcame them,” the nationals.” n’t see images of women who unflappable. she explained. “I realized that Monique Ndenecho, public looked like me when I looked in Thalema Williams flew in from these are my home girls. Some healthadvisortoTheHeartTruth magazines or in the mainstream St.CroixintheU.S.VirginIslands. broke down, others were raped Campaign,praisedtheorganiza- media,” said Arrington, who has SherecentlyrelocatedtoSt.Croix a month before the pageant, and tion for its role in raising aware- lived in the Washington metro- fromOrlando,Fla.,aftercomplet- a few were homeless. One ness. She said her organization, politan area since 1969. “I saw it ing architectural studies at womancametothenationalsand alongwiththeNationalInstitutes as a vehicle to have them com- Valencia College. told us that for two years, her fa- of Health, conducts testing and peteandwinonstageandinlife. “Iwaschosenasanat-largedel- ther had her and her brother dig research and develops diagnos- If we get the opportunity, we’ll egate,” said Williams, 24, owner their graves. There are so many tic treatment tools. win. The Miss Black USA is more ofLeFusionDanceCompanyfor movingstories.Withtheperson- “... As you say thanks to me, I thanapageant,it’samovement.” four years. “This is sisterhood, al interviews, I’m in tears.” say thanks to you,” she said. That reality became evident as not criticizing or being negative. And they all bring so much to “You’re on the ground and each contestant got up to intro- It’sbringingtalent.Itisawesome each tournament. change happens best at the lo- duce themselves, explain the and a great opportunity for “Black women are the largest cal level.” The contestants at a reception. community service projects women.” untappedresourceintheworld,” they’re involved in and the mot- By Barrington Salmon the reception brought all of the tos that guide their lives. THE WASHINGTON INFORMER women together for the first Arrington said each woman time. spent a year prior to the pageant All 32 women milling around, Morris Brown faces foreclosure “There is nothing more excit- immersed in service projects of greeting each other, introducing ing or beautiful than seeing their choice, including autism, themselves and hugging wore youngAfrican-Americanwomen youth issues, health and well- red dresses. They attended the By Krishana Davis empowered and helping other ness, anti-violence and home- Red Dress reception, an annual AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS people,” said Karen Arrington, lessness.Forexample,MissBlack theme of the Miss Black USA CEO of the pageant, to the group New York, Selena Watkins, a fit- MorrisBrownCollege,aprivate, Pageant. during the reception. “I am over- ness coach and dancer, devel- historically black college in The coronation of the 2012 whelmed and overjoyed seeing oped “Fit Life,” where she inter- Atlanta, is set to lose a signifi- queen took place at the Theatre allofyou...thisisacausegreater views celebrities and shares cant portion of its approximate- for the Performing Arts, than ourselves. We’re passion- health, fitness and wellness tips. ly 32-acre campus if it cannot University of the District of ate about this. I’m really proud “Mentoring and community pay a $13.1 million debt to the Columbia, on Monday night, but that we’re making a difference service are the heart and soul of U.S. Bank National Association. Theloanwastakenoutin1996 through the Fulton County, Ga., Development Authority. Morris Presidential election squeezing Brown received a notice of foreclosure on Aug. 6 after failing to make the full payment to the creditor.Thecollegewouldhave out state races for attention tomakethefullpaymentbySept. 6. Gaines Hall is boarded up and deserted at Morris Brown By Stephanie Carroll Carson Voters recently hosted a forum to allow voters The college’sboard of trustees College. to learn more about the candidates for secretary held a national day of prayer on N.C. NEWS SERVICE Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. in the college’s of state and have the chance to ask questions. been giving. The challenges that gym. Spokesperson Benjamin vice-president and treasurer. RALEIGH - As a swing state, North Carolina has Media outlets report that presidential cam- Morris Brown is facing has been Harrison asked for alumni, stu- “Heisdialedintoandwell-con- been flooded with presidential campaign ads for paigns already are purchasing ads in October. so great as a result of the loss of dents, churches and secular in- nected into the city of Atlanta months, and voter advocates say the airwaves Whilealleyesareonthepresidentialrace,Laurenz accreditation and mismanage- stitutions to come out for the and the state of Georgia. He has are only going to get more clogged with cam- said it’s local elections that can have an imme- ment of leadership, and this is prayer and join in the effort to the professional, business and paign commercials. diate impact on North Carolinians. part of the process that it has help the college. educational background to be Brent Laurenz, executive director of the N.C. “Down-ballot races often can set the tone for gone through.” “The board of trustees will de- able to accomplish the revital- Center for Voter Education, said it’s making it how the state functions and how it operates and Harrison said the college has livertheirformalresponsetothe ization of Morris Brown at this tough for state races to get the attention they what the overall vision is for the state.” beenundernewleadershipsince notice of foreclosure and offer point and time,” Harrison said. need for voters to make an educated decision. According to a survey conducted by Public JulywithDr.PrestonW.Williams their plan for reorganizing, re- Earlier this summer, the col- “These down-ballot races can be completely Policy Polling this month, 20 percent of voters IIsteppingupaschairmanofthe stricting and revitalizing the legeannounceditsettledits$9.9 overshadowed. Come October, if you turn on are undecided on the secretary of state race in board of trustees. Williams is an school, and move it beyond and million debt to the U.S. your TV or radio, all you’re going to hear or see North Carolina, compared with only 5 percent of Atlanta native who has served through this difficult situation,” Department of Education with a is ads for candidates for president.” state residents undecided about the presidential ontheAtlantaBoardofEducation Harrison said. “There are many $500,000 payment. Laurenz’s group and the League of Women election. Laurenz said that points to a lack of vot- for over 20 years as president, er education about local candidates. alumniandsupporterswhohave 4A EDITORIAL/The TriangleTribuneiangleTribune Sunday,September 2 2012

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Findings from our most recent research show clear signs that race relations on U.S. campuses are better than they have been for years. As we detail in our new book, Generation on a Tightrope: A Portrait of Today's College Students, over the last four decades, students of color have grown more confident that their college is not viewing them through a color-tinted lens. White students are embracing diversity in large numbers, having grown up as members of the most diverse gen - eration in U.S. history. And a majority of undergrad - uates - black and white, Asians and Hispanics - have close friends of other races and support intergroup relationships. But that doesn't mean our work - as a nation or as higher-education leaders - is done. It means we can now explore in a more nuanced fashion what diversity should mean for higher education and for each of the nation's campuses. ARTHUR Here is where we stand, based on more The Urban League is out of its mind than 40 years of national surveys of stu - EVINE L dents and campus officials, and site vis - Has Marc Morial, president marketability to enrich him - come a false symbol of sta - its at 31 institutions chosen to represent and CEO of the National created for blacks? How has self and Nike. James is the tus, often sparking vio - the spectrum of American higher educa - Urban League, lost his pushing the homosexual embodiment of what the lence…I ask Nike – and the tion. Levine's research in the 1990s for a previous mind? He is one of the few agenda prevented one black NUL says it stands for – eco - parents whose children are book in the series, When Hope and Fear Collide, in - media-appointed leaders of kid from being killed in nomic empowerment. targeted in this misdirected dicated that diversity was the most heated issue on black folk that I actually Chicago? I thought this was what campaign – to join us in our the nation's college campuses; there were deep di - have some level of respect Marc, have you ever the civil rights movement efforts to empower young vides between undergraduates of different races. It for. But his recent attack on thought about the number was all about – to maximize people to value their own was a painful subject that students did not want to Nike and basketball player of blacks that work for Nike opportunity without artifi - talents – athletic and other - talk about except in homogeneous racial groups. LeBron James has greatly di - across the country and how cial barriers being placed in wise – above material tokens In that study a decade ago, racial minorities talked minished that. many jobs have been creat - the way. In the 1960s, we and work together for about feeling marginalized on campus - "like an un - Last week, Morial issued a ed by virtue of the popular - were not allowed to partic - broader access to the eco - welcome guest at a party rather than a member of the press release ity of LeBron’s shoes? ipate in mainstream socie - nomic mainstream.” family," as one student of color put it. They spoke of criticizing Liberals like Morial don’t ty. Now that we can, the There are several trou - being viewed wholly in terms of their skin color: A Nike and believe a black parent has very group that helped to bling things that are implic - black student from one of the wealthiest suburbs in James for in - the capacity to do what’s in make this happen is now it in Morial’s statement. America said she was asked repeatedly by white stu - troducing the best interest of his own telling us not to take advan - These shoes are not target - dents what it was like to grow up in a ghetto. their latest family, therefore some tage of the opportunity they ed towards blacks; whites As recently as our 1993 undergraduate survey, 57 LeBron tennis third-party (Morial, the gov - fought for us to have. buy more of LeBron’s shoes percent of black students surveyed said most shoe, LeBron ernment, etc.) must force a Morial’s statement reads than blacks. There is ab - American colleges were racist, whether they meant X, at a cost of parent to do what he thinks in part: “Today [I] asked solutely no causation be - to be or not. But by 2009, only 26 percent of black $315. should be done. They don’t RAYNARD Nike to abandon plans to re - tween poverty and crime, students concurred. Please tell me trust the parent. lease a $315 basketball and I was surprised to see In 1993, 67 percent of black students agreed with JACKSON this is just a Morial and liberals like shoe, and implored parents that the National Urban the statement: "Racial discrimination will hurt my job joke. With all him must make up their not to spend scarce re - League, of all organizations, chances." By 2009, that proportion had dropped by the problems facing the mind. Either blacks are sources on an empty status making that argument. more than 30 percentage points. black community, this is smart enough to do right by symbol. To release such an Second, why would Morial As our most recent data show, white, black, Hispanic where Morial’s attention is? their kids, or they need outrageously overpriced assume all or most blacks and Asian-American students are all now more like - Founded in 1910 and “massa” to raise their kids product while the nation is can’t afford to pay $315 for ly to think the country has made real progress toward headquartered in New York for them. This is another ex - struggling to overcome an a pair of shoes? Last time I racial equality in the past five years. A majority of City, the National Urban ample of the soft bigotry of unemployment crisis is in - saw Marc, I didn’t sport him students across all groups - two-thirds of Hispanic League spearheads the ef - low expectations. sensitive at best…It repre - wearing a low-priced suit students and 80 percent to 90 percent of white, black, forts of its local affiliates Though I may disagree sents twisted priorities and from Kmart. Who is he to and Asian-American students - report they have a through the development of with any parent spending confused values… tell a parent they “represent close friend of a different race. A majority of students programs, public policy re - that type of money on a pair “Parents struggle to give twisted priorities and con - in each group (ranging from 50 percent of whites to search and advocacy. of shoes, it’s their right. their children every advan - fused values?” 75 percent of black students) say that undergraduate Supposedly, they are dedi - Weak people take strong po - tage, and while expensive Yet Morial and his organi - education would be improved if there were more di - cated to economic empow - sitions on weak issues. shoes might draw admira - zation expend tremendous versity among students and faculty. erment. Morial is truly out of his tion, achievement is the ad - energy pushing a homosex - Only a minority of students in any ethnic or racial I am confused. They say league. vantage that truly mat - ual rights agenda while group (ranging from 34 percent for blacks to 45 per - they are dedicated to “eco - ters…Those dollars would black-on-black crime goes cent for Asian-Americans) say they are more comfort - nomic empowerment,” but Raynard Jackson is presi - better be spent on comput - through the roof and as able socializing with people of their own race. A mi - yet they criticize a major dent & CEO of Raynard ers, books and school sup - black unemployment con - nority of students from each group feel that profes - corporation that has part - Jackson & Associates, LLC, a plies…The economic crisis tinues to rise. Tell me who sors at their colleges do not take students of color nered with a black who grew Washington, D.C.-based pub - has escalated violence and “represents twisted priori - seriously, or that they are uncomfortable with inter - up in abject poverty. James lic relations/government af - crime in many urban com - ties and confused values?” racial dating and marriage. is worth many millions of fairs firm. munities. Tragically, over - How many jobs has push - Parallel to these trends in student outlook is the in - dollars and has utilized his crease in diversity itself. As reflected in our most re - priced sneakers have be - ing the homosexual agenda cent data, among two-year colleges, 59 percent re - ported increases in diversity. Among four-year col - leges, 75 percent reported an increase. But it's not yet time to unfurl a "Mission Obama’s mixed record on appointing judges Accomplished" banner. For one thing, significant majorities of black and Many speakers at this Hispanic students - 78 percent and 68 percent, re - appointed over eight years. ing assertive liberals who In 2001, the George W. week’s Republican conven - He appointed 30 appeals might stand as ideological spectively - still believe that "To get ahead, minori - Bush administration an - tion in Tampa, Fla., have fo - court judges, roughly the counterpoints to some of ties (racial and ethnic) have to be twice as good as nounced it would cease co - cused on the economy and same number that Clinton the assertive conservatives majorities." operating with the ABA in unemployment as they and Bush averaged over a Mr. Bush named. Instead of And while the level of racial tension is at a low point, advance of judicial nomina - sought to contrast the Mitt term. The real difference prominent liberal academ - it hasn't diminished appreciably since 2001, with in - tions, preferring to go with Romney-Paul Ryan GOP tick - was at the district court lev - ics whose scholarly writings stitutions reporting declines only slightly outnum - judges favored by the con - et with the record of el, where most cases are de - and videotaped panel dis - bering those reporting increases. servative Federalist Society. President Barack Obama. cided. Obama has appoint - cussions would provide am - Moreover, our surveys of student affairs staff mem - However, Obama has been But there is another battle ed only 125 district judges, munition to conservatives, bers show that today's students, who tend to be weak unwilling to appoint judges under way that compared to 170 for Clinton Mr. Obama gravitated to - not approved by the ABA. in interpersonal skills, also seek to avoid discussing is receiving and 162 for Bush at this ward litigators, prosecutors There is a down side to diversity issues. Racial issues that do crop up still less attention point of their presidency. and sitting district judges making safe judicial ap - tend to smolder, rather than getting discussed open - but is at least Part of the problem was and state judges, especially pointments, especially when ly, and political correctness remains a bar to conver - equally impor - that Obama made judicial those who would diversify conservatives are unabashed sation: In 1993, three out of five student affairs offi - tant – the fight appointments a low priori - the bench.” in their quest to remake the cers characterized their campus climate as political - to appoint fed - ty as he tried to push his Many of those were met courts. ly correct. Officers on a quarter of campuses report eral judges. health reform initiative with Republican obstruc - In a report on the last term increases in political correctness since 2001. For several EORGE through Congress. Although tion. of the Supreme Court titled Meanwhile, the voluntary segregation by race that G decades, he fell far behind Bush’s “The Republicans’ goal has “The One-Percent Court,” the was prevalent two decades ago is still commonplace. E. C URRReY publicans pace in his first year, he lat - been clear from the start – Half or more of the students surveyed - whites (77 have made judi - Alliance for Justice observed er accelerated the process to keep as many seats as that in the landmark deci - percent), blacks (53 percent), Hispanics (50 percent) cial appointments a top pri - but not fast enough to equal possible vacant for a future and Asian-Americans (57 percent) - say they primari - ority. It is still a priority for sion upholding the Bush. A second problem was Republican president to fill Affordable Care Act, Justices ly socialize with members of their own race, whether the GOP and should be one GOP opposition to Obama’s with ultraconservative they mean to or not. for Democrats, especially Elena Kagan, appointed by nominees. judges,” noted the Alliance President Obama, and Strategies to build bridges among diverse campus because the 5-4 Supreme Even so, Obama did make for Justice, an association groups - both in and out of the classroom - should be Court conservative majori - Stephen Breyer, appointed significant changes. The of more than 100 progres - by Bill Clinton, joined the initiated or strengthened. Colleges and universities ty could be widened or number of appeals court sive organizations. can also build on these efforts to address what are shifted in the other direc - five staunch conservatives judges appointed by Obama’s goal of diversify - on the court in holding that emerging as the two heated diversity issues in high - tion with the possible ap - Democrats is now 49 per - ing the federal bench has er education: sexual orientation and social class. If pointment of two justices limits can be placed on cent, a 10 percent increase been complicated by the Congress’ ability to address the quarterback is black and the halfback is white, over the next four years. over when Bush left office. American Bar Association, a they need each other to score a touchdown. When Both President Obama and some national issues, includ - When Obama took office, group of judicial profession - ing civil rights, under the people work closely together and are mutually de -former Massachusetts Gov. judges appointed by als that vets candidates for pendent, they get to know each other as people rather Mitt Romney have made it commerce clause of the U.S. Democrats dominated only federal judgeships. constitution. than as stereotypes. clear they would appoint a one federal appeals circuit. The New York Times arti - Obama’s only bold move in Progress in these areas has the potential to make different kind of judge to Now, judges appointed by cle stated “Awkwardly, the this area was the nomination real the diverse community higher education has spo t-he federal bench. So far, Democrats dominate six of American Bar Association’s of Goodwin Liu, a liberal ken of since the 1960s. Whether colleges act or dothe Obama record on ap - the 13 circuits. judicial vetting committee University of California- not, their campuses will likely become more diverspe ointing judges is like his An Aug. 17 New York later scuttled at least 14 fi - Berkeley law professor, to in years to come. The opportunity being presenterd ace – mixed. Times article on Obama’s ju - nalists for nominations – the Ninth Circuit in San to us today is to plan for that community rather than Obama has appointed two dicial record observed: nearly all women and mi - Francisco, Calif. Senate having it occur by serendipity and demographic deSs u- preme Court justices – “…Mr. Obama has also large - norities – by declaring them Republicans blocked his ap - tiny. We owe this to the future. the same number as Bill ly shied away from nominat - ‘not qualified.’” Clinton and George W. Bush pointment with a filibuster. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

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

usiness The domino effects of escalating debt B By Charlene Crowell debt.Studentloandebthasbeen that enable the government to indebtedness were mortgages. or wealth is derived on rentals. NATIONAL NEWSPAPER rising much more rapidly than take money from federal bene- Consumers with blemished Further, as the rental housing PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION riefs salaries for college graduates. fits to make student loan pay- credit scores or those with lim- market has tightened, the cost B When researchers compared ments. The Higher Education ited funds for a down payment to recent continues to increase, Whenthisyear’sstudentdebt salariesofthetypicalsinglestu- Technical Amendments Act al- may seek an FHA or Veterans burden surpassed the $1 tril- thereby leaving fewer dispos- dent loan borrower to the cost lows the federal government to Affairs financing with down able dollars to save for a home lion mark, it became even larg- of a median-priced house, they collect funds without statutory paymentsaslowas3.5percent. BUSINESS ONLINE erthantheamountofdebtheld down payment. The Raleigh Chamber of concluded that potential bor- limitations from defaulters. A However,theseloanscanbeex- And if parents or grandpar- on credit cards. New findings rowers with a student loan and secondandrelatedact,theDebt pensive and typically take a Commerce will host “Your now conclude that heavy stu- ents signed for a student loan, Business Online: Web average consumer debt are not CollectionImprovementAct,au- longer time to be approved. the benefits they worked for dent loan debt delays the abili- likely to qualify for a mortgage. thorizes reductions in Social Since October 2010 three sepa- Strategies and Tactics for ty of young graduates to buy a mostof theirlivesaresiphoned If a married couple carries a Security payments for past due rate price increases on FHA and tarnish what ought to be Your Business Success” on home and, in the worst scenar- double burden of student debt, student loan borrowers. The loans have occurred. The most ios, strips Social Security bene- the proverbial “golden years.” Sept. 13, 7:30 a.m. at First it becomes even harder to qual- only exemption to this second recent was the addition of an Denied reaches a thoughtful Citizens Center, 4300 Six fits and even disability income ify. law is on monthly benefits of upfront mortgage premium also known as Supplemental conclusion: “Policymakers who Forks Road. RSVP by Sept. 7 Although student loans are $750 or less. payment announced in April maybeunmotivatedbyindivid- to (919) 664-7063. Security Income. usuallyconsideredtobeaprob- Consumerswhoowe$60,000 that will add $1,500 in upfront “There has been a 46 percent ual struggles of borrowers or lem for young people, the real- ormoreonfederalstudentloans costs for a typical home of unconvinced of the extent of increase in average debt held at ity is many seniors share the are allowed by the Treasury to $200,000. •TheChamberwillhostits graduation from 2000 to 2010. the problem today, would be 124th annual meeting on same debt dilemma. According take as long as 30 years to re- The domino effect of debt be- wise to begin to view student Moreover, total outstanding to the Treasury Department in paythedebt.Anadditionaleight gins with a student loan and Sept. 18, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at debtheldbythepublichassky- debt in an additional light: As early 2012, people 60 and old- years of repayment is allowed then delays the ability to qual- an encumbrance on the recov- Raleigh Convention Center. rocketed 511 percent over the erowed$2.2milliononstudent in the event of economic hard- ify for a mortgage. With other RSVP by Sept. 7. past decade,” according to ery of the housing market and, loansthatwere90daysormore ship or long-term unemploy- consumer debt payments such asaresult,apotentialhindrance “Denied: The Impact of Student past due. As a result, the ment. In these instances, pay- ascarloansandcreditcardstak- Debt on the Ability to Buy a to economic growth.” Treasury reduced benefit pay- mentsaredeferredwhilethein- ingalargershareofnetincome, Charlene Crowell is a commu- House,” a new research paper mentsonSocialSecuritychecks terest continues to accrue. the ability to gain wealth is lim- by the Young Invincibles, a na- nications manager for the ANNIVERSARY for115,000retirees.Legally,the Who would ever have imag- ited if not stymied. Center for Responsible Lending. tional youth advocacy group share of benefits withheld can ined that a student loan repay- Consumers opting for rental CuteButtonsGiftandPaper Theirresearchshowsthechal- She can be reached at Boutique in Cary will cele- be as high as 15 percent. ment would take 30 years or housing may find the monthly Charlene.crowell@responsible- lengesofbecomingahomeown- In 2005, the U.S. Supreme more?Inbygoneyears,theonly payment more affordable on a brate its fourth anniversary er are magnified with student lending.org. on Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Court upheld two federal laws loansthatincurredsuchlengthy cash-flow basis, but no equity 115-A W. Chatham St. ProceedsbenefittheSPCAof Wake County. NCCU business dean named to mortgage board

MORTGAGE CONFERENCE STAFF REPORTS The OMSO was established of the board that will oversee Risk Management Initiative at Other funds will provide refi- OMSO business operation. The nancingfor“underwater”home- The N.C. Bankers DURHAM — earlythisyearasaresultofana- N.C. State; and Donald A. Pape, board will have no direct role in owners who are current on their Association will host the D. Keith tional mortgage settlement. In an Oklahoma City lawyer. overseeing the mortgage settle- mortgages but owe more than American Mortgage Pigues, dean of February, the federal govern- Themortgagesettlement calls ment. Joseph A. Smith Jr., a for- their homes’ current value. ConferenceSept.10-12atthe N.C. Central ment, attorneys general of 49 for the five participating finan- mer North Carolina banking The settlement also establish- Raleigh Marriott Crabtree University’s states (all but Oklahoma), and cial institutions — Bank of commissioner who is the moni- esfirst-evernationwidereforms School of five major banks and mortgage America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase, ValleyHotel.Toregister,con- tor of the settlement, appointed tomortgageservicingstandards. Business, has servicers reached an agreement Wells Fargo and Ally/GMAC — tact Lennon Dodson at 800- him. The other board members These standards require better been named to to create new servicing stan- to provide at least $25 billion in 662-7044 or lennon@ are former N.C. Gov. James E. communicationwithborrowers, the board of di- dards, provide loan modifica- consumerrelief.Atleast$17bil- ncbankers.org. Holshouser, now a lawyer in pri- a single point of contact, ade- rectors of the tion relief to distressed home- lion will be in the form of prin- vate practice; John S. Allison, a quate staffing levels and train- Piques Office of owners and provide funding for cipal reduction and loan modi- formerMississippibankingcom- ing, and appropriate standards Mortgage state and federal governments. fication for homeowners who missioner; Bonnie Hancock, ex- forexecutingdocumentsinfore- Settlement Oversight. Pigues is one of five members need help to avoid foreclosure. WELLNESS DAY ecutivedirectoroftheEnterprise closure cases. The Morrisville Chamber of Commerce will host its 2012 Wellness Day on Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1700 Hampton’sbanondreadlocks,cornrowsquestioned Perimeter Park Dr. Call (919) 463-7150. program’sseminarclasses.Dean statement read. “Students in the Sid Credle said he stands behind five-year MBA program have a the ban. choice between the seminar and another course that does not BUSINESS MEETING “If you’re going to play baseball,youwearbaseballuniforms. share the conservative business Morrisville Police Chief Ira Ifyou’regoingtoplaytennis,you attire and hairstyle policy.” Jones will speak with busi- wear tennis uniforms.” In more recent years, natural ness leaders about recent He noted several African- hair including twists, dreadlocks crime trends at the American legends such as and Afros have become increas- Morrisville Chamber of Charles Drew, Muhammad Ali inglycommoninmainstreamand Commerce’s Breakfast with and Martin Luther King who did corporatesociety.Therehasbeen the Chief Sept. 13, 8-9:30 notweardreadlocksorcornrows. a grassroots movement by black a.m. at 260 Town Hall Dr. The ban has been in place at the women to return to the natural Register at www.Morrisville- universityformorethan10years. state of their hair, largely for health concernssuch as alopecia Chamber.org. “These students choose to be in this program and aspire to be – baldness caused from weaves leadersinthebusinessworld.We and extensions – and chemical model these students after the burns from relaxers. top African-Americans in the Hampton’s ban mirrors a strict HOMES TOUR business world,” Hampton enforcement of dress codes at The Home Builders spokeswoman Naima Ford told many Historically Black College Association of Durham, Hampton Roads, Va., ABC affili- and Universities to crack down Orange & ChathamCounties ate WVEC. on attire deemed inappropriate presents the 2012 Parade of In an email statement to the for the classroom or the corpo- Homes on Sept. 29-30, Oct. AFRO, university spokeswoman rate environment. In2009,MorehouseCollegeim- 5-7 and 12-14 from noon to Yuri Rodgers Milligan said the policy on hairstyles applied only plementedan“AppropriateAttire 5 p.m. Call (919) 493-8899 to students in a particular one- Policy” for students at the insti- or visit www.hbadoc.com. hourseminarclass,whichispart tution, barring them from wear- of one of eight programs in ing women’s clothing, makeup, Hampton’s school of business. high heels and purses as well as “Thepolicyforconservativebusi- nohatsworninthebuilding,sag- ging pants and walking barefoot Send your business news are once again questioning the Master of Business ness attire and hairstyles is for a ByKrishana Davis across campus. to AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS controversial ban on cornrows Administration program. selectgroupofmalestudentsen- [email protected]. and dreadlocks by administra- rolled in a seminar class in the Asthesemestergetsunderway Men are barred from wearing tors in the university’s five-year five-year MBA program,” the at Hampton University, students cornrows or dreadlocks in the Act now to take advantage of tax savings later

NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE Publication 17 at www.irs.gov and consider paying an addi- sider paying some of your 2013 spring tuition before year’s tional mortgage payment or medical expenses before December end to make up the difference. Details about all education tax The average American must work 107 days to earn enough 31, 2012. That extra payment could make it more advanta- breaks, including the expanded student loan interest deduc- to pay federal, state and local taxes in 2012. Although nearly geous to itemize deductions. Keep receipts and detailed doc- tion, can be found at www.taxact.com/college-tax-whiz and in 30 percent of our wages go to taxes, many Americans do little umentation for all deductions throughout the year. IRS Publication 970. in the way of tax planning. • Check tax return filing status options. You may quali- •If your will includes property, update the financial and Tax planning involves reviewing tax benefits and implica- fy for more than one status, especially if you have family information and evaluate how scheduled tions of your income, expenditures, investments and retire- qualified dependents. Changing your status may in- tax changes will impact the value. The fed- ment plans. How can you maximize the benefits of each in the crease your standard deduction. IRS eral estate tax exemption for 2012 most tax-efficient way? Planning may also include taking a close Publication 17 includes filing status and de- is $5.12 million, taxed at 35 per- look at your income tax return. pendent criteria. cent. After 2012, the exemption “It’s never too late for tax planning,” TaxACT spokesperson • Check your federal withholding, especial- will drop to $1 million, taxed at Jessi Dolmage said. “There are things you can do anytime of ly if you’ve married, had children, bought a home, 55 percent. year to maximize your tax savings. But the earlier you start, earned investment income or made capital gains Dolmage warns taxpayers to be the better.” profit in 2012. Conventional wisdom says with- prepared for last-minute tax law Dolmage shares several ideas for your tax-planning checklist hold just enough tax to meet your tax liability. changes. “Seventy-seven tax breaks this year and every year: Although withholding too much means a refund, expired at the end of 2011,” she said. • Review your retirement plan. Can you contribute more in you’re also giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan. “Congress will likely extend many of order to decrease your taxable income? If you don’t have a re- Withhold too little and you’ll owe taxes plus pos- them after the presidential election, tirement plan, consider starting a 401(k) or IRA. If you want to sible penalties and interest. You can change with- but we’re not sure when. Regardless start an IRA, remember the tax differences between tradition- holding anytime of year by submitting a revised of when legislation passes, tax solu- al and Roth IRAs. Avoid early withdrawals, which often involve Form W-4 to your employer. TaxACT Free Federal tions like TaxACT will update their additional taxes. Edition offers a free withholding calculator and programs right away. You can get • Did you claim the standard deduction last year but have helps complete new W-4s at www.taxact.com. a head start and estimate your significant expenses for medical care, mortgage interest, state • Paying tuition? The American Opportunity 2012 federal and state taxes free and local taxes, unreimbursed employee expenses or charita- Tax Credit is scheduled to expire after 2012, so starting in October at taxact.com.” ble contributions? Review which expenses qualify in IRS take advantage now. If you’ll be short of the $2,500 maximum credit amount by December 31, con- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 Raleigh • Cary • Durham • Chapel Hill 6A CommunityFocus School News Woman of the Year & Notes

N.C. CENTRAL Harold T. Epps, a member of the Board of Trustees, will chair the search committee to recommend a successor to Chancellor Charlie DURHAM COUNTY Nelms. Tom Ross, president of the 17-campus Durham Public Schools stu- UNCSystem,willgivethecommitteeitscharge dents can now use their mobile at its first organizational meeting on Sept. 6 at phones to provide anonymous 2 p.m. in the W.G. Pearson Cafeteria, tips to school safety administra- Chancellor’s Dining Room. tors. The service, Text-A-Tip, al- A national search will be conducted and fo- lows students to send anony- rums will be held to provide an opportunity moustipsonline,viasmartphone for North Carolinians and alumni to share rec- or by sending a text message to ommendations about people, characteristics “CRIMES” (274637) with the key- or other ideas about the new chancellor. A uni- word DPSTIP from any mobile versity website will post updates on the search phone. process. The search committee will recom- “In a school setting, it’s often mend finalists to the full NCCU Board of imperative that information be Trustees. The board must recommend a slate conveyed to authorities quick- of finalists to Ross, and then the president will ly,”SuperintendentEricJ.Becoats recommend one candidate to the UNC Board said. “And with Text-A-Tip, stu- of Governors, which elects the new chancel- dents will know that it is safe for lor. them to do the right thing with- The 19-member search committee: out ever disclosing their identi- • Harold. T. Epps is president and CEO of ty.” PRWT Services in Philadelphia. Text-A-Tip allows school au- • Tania B. Davis is president of the NCCU thorities and students to have a Alumni Association. two-way dialog that is complete- • Wendell Davis is vice chancellor for admin- ly secure and anonymous. istration and finance at NCCU. Students should use it to report • Robert E. Dolan is a retired vice president any safety-related information, of vaccine and sterile operations with Merck & including bullying, suicide pre- Co., Whitehouse Station, N.J. vention, sexting, drug use or in- • Michael Goodmon is the vice president for formation about crimes that are real estate at Capitol Broadcasting Co. being planned in the communi- • George R. Hamilton is vice president of the The Baldwin Branch Women’s Ministry 2012 Conference concluded on Aug. 19 with the crown- ty or in schools. Dow Olympic Operations in Midland, Mich. ing of the Rev. Priscilla L. Jackson as the 2012-13 Woman of the Year. Jackson was the interim “It is important to note that • Andrea L. Harris is president of the N.C. pastor from May 2011 to June 2012. She has experience in Christian Education, church lead- Text-A-Tip is simply another Institute of Minority Economic Development. ership and church administration. Vocationally, she is the counselor/coordinator and freshman great way to keep everyone safe. •BriAnnaLackeyisajuniormajoringincrim- seminar instructor for the honors program at Fayetteville State, where she has been employed It did not come about as a result inal justice. for 15 years. Baldwin Branch is at 4047 NC 242 Highway South, Elizabethtown, N.C. The Rev. of any particular incidents,” said • Reggie McCrimmon serves as the NCCU Louie Boykin is the pastor. Tina Ingram, DPS director of se- Student Government Association president. curity. “In fact, with Text-A-Tip, • Dwight D. Perry is a specialist in cataract students can take an active role andrefractivesurgerywithNorthCarolinaEye, FRATERNITY NEWS inmakingtheirschoolsandcom- Ear, Nose & Throat. munities safer.” • Avon L. Ruffin is a retired educator in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and WAKE COUNTY Durham City Schools. Wake County public schools • Nancy F. Reese-Durham is associate pro- named finalists for the 2012-13 fessor and graduate coordinator at NCCU. principal and assistant principal • Daphine Richardson is chair of the staff of the year awards. Finalists for senate at NCCU. principal are Kevin Biles of •SandraM.Rogersischairofthefacultysen- Pleasant Union Elementary; ate at NCCU. Kenneth Branch of Brentwood • Casey Steinbacher is president and chief Magnet Elementary; Paula executive officer of the Greater Durham Trantham of Millbrook Magnet Chamber of Commerce. Elementary; Brian Pittman of • E. Norris Tolson is president and chief ex- Holly Ridge Middle; and Ericka ecutiveofficeroftheN.C.BiotechnologyCenter LucasofEastWakeSchoolofArts, in the Research Triangle Park. Education and Global Studies. •CarltonE.Wilsonisdeanandassociatepro- Finalists for assistant principal fessor of the College of Arts and Sciences at are Teresa Caswell of Lead Mine NCCU. Elementary; Ruth Ann Freeman • Nancy J. Wysenski is a retired executive of Bugg Magnet Elementary; vicepresidentandchiefcommercialofficerfor Travis Shillings of Brassfield Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, Mass. Elementary; Wynette Martin of • Mary E. Wright is an academic advisor in East Cary Middle; and Matthew the School of Law. Rice of Enloe Magnet High. Superintendent Anthony Tata will present the awards on October 11 at 6 p.m. at Marbles Kids Museum. OMEGA PSI PHI • The 2012 Wake County Don’tbecome College Fair will be at the DurhamMayorBillBellhasproclaimedSept.14-16asOmegaPsiPhiWeekend.TheBetaPhiDurham chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, under the direction of the district representative Ulysses S.G. McKimmonCenteronSeptember 16, 2 to 4:30 p.m. The fair pro- Sweeney IV, will convene on N.C. Central’s campus to conduct its first council meeting. The Sixth a victim vides families a chance to talk District is composed of Omega men from undergraduate and graduate chapters in North Carolina with admissions officials from and South Carolina. Approximately 350 members will be in attendance. more than 100 colleges. The Beta Phi chapter, along with local undergraduate chapters Tau Psi, Omega Zeta and Psi Delta, of campus will host the meeting. Beta Phi has been a fixture in the Durham community since its founding in 1924. Its legacy in Durham is long and distinguished. The chapter has members who compile a who’s who of Durham’s most prominent businessmen, attorneys, politicians, physicians, educa- crime tors and clergymen. ORORITY In 2002 Beta Phi established Uplift Project Incorporated. The nonprofit is dedicated to social ac- S STAFF REPORTS tion projects in the Durham community. Other action initiatives in Durham include a partnership NEWS While parents are packing their kids off to col- with Urban Ministries, youth basketball and baseball teams, youth mentoring programs, a partner- lege, they may be leaving an important item off ship with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Triangle, summer camps for boys and girls, academic their checklists: A plan to protect their son or scholarships, adoption of families at Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as a partnership with daughter’spersonalproperty,whichmayinclude President Barack Obama’s Fatherhood Initiative. big-ticket items such as smartphones, tablets, gaming systems and more. Chris Loos, manager at Signal 88 Security and former security director at three collegiate campuses, said many parents overlook this part of RECIPE OF THE WEEK college preparation because their own college experiencewasfarlesscomplex.Twentyormore years ago, the biggest concerns were typically the amount of cash college students were carry- Shrimp packs a protein punch ing or securing the bike they rode to class. In order to educate parents on what they can The Durham Alumnae do to ensure the safety of their child’s property, NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE Chapter of Delta Sigma Signal 88 Security of Raleigh has developed the If you’re looking for a tasty way to power up on pro- Theta Sorority presents its Campus Crime Prevention program. Free re- tein and incorporate a healthy serving of omega-3s into 2012 scholarship recipients. sources,includingsafetytipsandaccesstocrime your diet, consider nutritious shrimp. Front row l-r: Haley Perry stats from colleges and universities around the The Dietary Guidelines for Americans released by the (Riverside High), Lydia country,areavailableatwww.signal88.com/cam- U.S. Department of Agriculture) and U.S. Department Cozart (Hillside) and puscrimeprevention.aspx. of Health and Human Services encourage everyone, in- Daitoyya Jenkins “Crimes of opportunity are a threat to college cluding pregnant and breastfeeding women, to eat (Riverside); second row l-r: students who live on campus,” Loos said. “If you seafood at least twice each week for heart and brain Vanessa Springs (J.D. leave the door to your residence hall room un- benefits. Clement Early College), locked, you’re giving a thief the opportunity to Shrimp is already the nation’s favorite seafood be- Andre Dixon (Southern strike. Even if you’re only going down the hall to cause of its great taste, mild and slightly sweet flavor. School of Engineering), use the restroom or brush your teeth, a few min- It can be served piping hot or refreshingly cold and in- Indigo Sage (Durham utes is all it takes for someone who has been corporatedintoavarietyofcuisinesfromMediterranean School of the Arts) and watching your room steal something of value. to Mexican. Allison Wilson (Hillside); third In addition, with many young people manag- row, scholarship committee ingeverythingfromtheirschedulestotheirbank BBQ Shrimp Quesadillas members l-r: Harriet Davis; accounts through mobile devices, the risk for a Serves 4 Naomi T. Jackson, commit- more significant crime can be serious – even if tee chair; Jacqueline Combinetheshrimp,bellpepper,cornkernels,cheese only a relatively minor theft has occurred. Brodie, co-chair; and Ruth Ingredients: and barbecue sauce in a bowl. Divide the mixture even- “Having expensive electronics such as cell- T. Wynne. Absent recipients: 8 ounces cooked shrimp, diced ly and spread over half of each tortilla. Fold over, press phones,tabletsandlaptopcomputersisonlythe Jasmine Everett (DSA), 1 orange bell pepper, roasted or grilled and down gently and set aside. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil beginning,” said John Lewis, co-owner of the Aaliyah Campbell finely diced in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add Signal 88 office serving Raleigh. “If your son or (Southern) and Kori 23 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed two of the tortillas and cook until the tortillas become daughter is one of millions of people who bank McDonald (Hillside). Absent 1/2-cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese crisp and golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip electronicallyorkeepaccountinformationhandy committee members: 2 tablespoons all-natural barbecue sauce the tortillas and cook an additional 2 minutes. Repeat at the touch of an app, he or she could be unin- Barbara Craig, Judith 4 10-inch flour tortillas with the remaining oil and tortillas. Cut into quarters tentionally puttingthemselvesat riskforbecom- Russell, Kim Moss, Jeri Harris 2 teaspoons canola oil and serve. ing victim of a far more serious crime.” and Deborah Artis. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

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BSECTION Sports COLLEGE COLLEGE FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL Falcons GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER? look to Anew day in Triangle HBCU football repeat By Bonitta Best [email protected]

N.C. Central vs. Fayetteville State Matt Goggans gets the starting nod for the Eagles’ season opener against Fayetteville State this weekend. The junior transfer quarterback makes history as NCCU’s first white starting QB. He and redshirt junior Jordan Reid had battled for the top job since spring practice. “(Jordan) Reid just got outplayed in training camp,” coach Henry Frazier said during the MEAC weekly tele- conference. “Matt came here in January, and he got the reps in spring practice. He’s a pure pocket passer, and his pocket presence is more comfortable to me as a coach.” But Frazier, who played QB at Bowie State, said Reid is not out of the mix. NCCU’s Christine Anthony “Jordan will play because there are some things he does made the all-tournament that’s special. I’m OK with either player.” team. Goggans wasn’t aware of the significance of Frazier’s decision. By Bonitta Best “It’s a honor to come here and be a starting QB. You [email protected] can’t say there aren’t any kind of racial problems in the world, but people are great everywhere,” he said. “And St. Augustine’s that’soneofthethingsthatattractedmehere-openarms, CoachNikkiBynumhassome southern hospitality, all that stuff - everyone takes care big shoes to fill - her own. of you. It’s not a racial thing, it’s a great school to come In her first season as head to and that’s why I really came here.” coach, Bynum led the Falcons, Frazier reminded fans that considering what happened who started last season 0-6, to four years ago, the Broncos’ Division II status does not their first CIAA championship give the Eagles an advantage. since 2003 - 18th overall - “We’re 2-9 and 0-5 at home, so we can’t look past no against defending champion onebecausethey’reDII,”hesaid.“I’veknowncoach(Kenny) Chowan. Now what? Phillips a long time, and I know that football team is go- “We’regoingtostartoverand ing to be ready to play, and we’ll be ready too.” reload and try to do it all over The Eagles travel to Elon next Saturday at 7 p.m. again,” said Bynum, who lost in the first round of the NCAA St. Augustine’s vs. Wingate DivisionIIplayoffstoCalifornia The new era has arrived. The Falcons will take the field (Pa.). for the first time as a university. Bynum, who is also the head “It means a lot to the players and the school as a whole,” softballcoach,returnsjustfour junior QB Teddy Bacote said. “Everybody is excited about players, but a championship it, and we want to carry that onto the field.” usually makes for a good re- That field won’t be on campus for the first three home cruiting year. Plus, the name games due to “limited” seating. St. Aug’s will play the change from college to univer- games at Durham County Stadium. sity doesn’t hurt either. Thisweekend’snon-conferencematchupisoneofthose “With the big name change, important NCAA-watch games for playoff implications. it’s exciting to get out in the Wingate resides in the South Atlantic Conference, a pow- public and kind of hear what er DII conference. kids have to say,” she said. “It “Oh yeah, all non-conference games are important,” (recruiting) was a lot easier.” coach Michael Costa said. “Teams like Wingate are play- One player to look out for: off-caliber teams, and it helps with rankings.” Florida transfer Jamie Goff. Costa said sophomore QB Byron Munro will be the back- The Falcons open their sea- up because “He was here last year, and all the young guys son this weekend in the are still learning.” Marauder Clash at Millersville TheFalconshostUniversityofNewHavennextSaturday (Pa.) University. at 7 p.m. (Top) Shaw QB James Stallons and (above) N.C. Central QB Matt Goggans are set to N.C. Central Please see A NEW/2B TheEagleswilltrytorebound make school history. Please see EAGLES/2B Wyoming players unafraid of making big play QUOTE OF COLLEGE CORNER THE WEEK By Raynard Jackson YoungUniversityuntiltheMormonChurch The Wyoming the players attempted to CIAA gets its NNPA COLUMNIST rescinded its racist policies. At the time, change the coach’s mind by going to a “The best the church did not allow blacks to become meetingwithhiminhisofficewearingtheir ith the football season just around priests. It was a decision based solely on armbands. Eaton led them to the bleach- dog is going man, er, thecorner,it’sagoodtimetoshare race. ers in the old field house and immediate- some good news about black foot- After the BSA meeting, running back Joe ly dismissed them from the team. to hunt.” – woman Wball players for a change. Williams, a tri-captain on the team, asked AccordingtodefensiveendTonyMcGee, They were known as the Wyoming 14. the coach if it would be OK for the black “He said we could go to Grambling State Shaw foot- And, in many ways, they were the Rosa players to wear a black armband during Well,well, or Morgan State...We could go back to col- Parks of the college gridiron. the upcoming game against BYU. Eaton’s ball coach guess the ored relief (welfare). If anyone said any- On Oct. 17, 1969, Tony McGee, who responsewasanemphatic“no.”Heclaimed men don’t thing, he told us to shut up. We were real- would later star for the Washington the action would violate a team rule pro- Robert mind being ly protesting policies we thought were Redskins, and the other 13 black football hibiting any type of demonstration. led by a racist. Maybe we should’ve been protest- playersattheUniversityofWyomingcame The players also wanted to protest the Massey on woman af- ing there.” up with the play of their lives. That was usage of racial epithets by BYU during the ter all. The university president, board of the day all 14 were kicked off of the foot- previousyear’sgame.Thefirstsuchprotest choosing a Jacqie trustees and governor upheld the coach’s ball team by head coach Lloyd Eaton. againstBYUoccurredinApril1969byblack Carpenter decision. A civil case seeking restitution WillieBlack,headoftheuniversity’sBlack track team members from the University starting has been for the players was in court for three years Student Alliance, precipitated the action. of Texas-El Paso, who refused to partici- hired as the before being denied. quarter- Earlier in the week, Black sent a letter to pate in a meet at Provo. Subsequent oppo- new CIAA Wyoming never recovered from the loss the school asking the university and oth- sition to BYU and LDS beliefs surfaced at commis- of the 14 athletes. Before they were kicked back. er Western Athletic Conference members SanJoseState,theUniversityofNewMexico Carpenter sioner. She not to schedule games against Brigham and Arizona State. begins her Please see WYOMING/2B new position later this month. Naturally, Carpenter is the first black female commissioner of the CIAA - and any other HBCU JV FOOTBALL conference for that matter. She was previously with the NCAA as associate director for a variety of championship assign- ments.Carpenter’snameshould be familiar in CIAA circles. She Wildcats run isaHamptongraduateandafor- mer Virginia Union head volleyball coach and assistant men’s basketball coach under Dave over Knights Robbins. How ‘bout that, eh? Last week, CC forgot to give a hearty shout out to AG Hall on being named Winston-Salem By Bonitta Best State’s new women’s basketball [email protected] coach. Hall is a NCCU alumnus and four-year letterwinner. He RALEIGH-Millbrookusedapotentrushingandaerialattack,while also was an assistant coach on its defense put the clamps down to smother Knightdale 28-7 last the women’s team in the early week in its junior varsity opener. 2000’s,whentheEagleswereun- Sophomore running back Spencer Jordan rushed for a game-high stoppable in the CIAA. 79 yards - most of those in the first half. “He is a great fit for our The Wildcats went with a two-quarterback offense with freshman women’s program. Two team ReidHerringstartingthegame.Herringthrewtwotouchdownpass- members on the committee en- es to Jonte Leaston for two yards and Colby Cooper for 24 yards. dorsed him and felt good about Another freshman QB Tripp Harrington rushed for a TD, and de- his leadership skills,” Athletics fensive back Dylan Wright rounded out the scoring with a 70-yard Director Bill Hayes said. interception return as the third quarter ended. PHOTO.BONITTA BEST Millbrook travels to Northern Durham next Thursday at 6 p.m. Please see EATON/2B Everyone was chasing Millbrook JV running back Spencer Jordan (with ball). 2B SPORTS/The TheTr TriangleiangleTribune Tribune Sunday, September 2, 2012 Anew day in Triangle HBCU football Continued from 1B Bears Thursday night at and is the better passer,” first- seasons for the Bears, helping tureofStallons,Masseysaidit’s competed,butwe’regoingwith Charleston (WVa.). Stallons be- year coach Robert Massey said. them win the 2010 CIAA cham- all about winning. theguythatwillhelpuswin.It’s Shaw vs. Charleston (WVa.) comes the first white starting “But I may go with a dual quar- pionship. Last season he threw “We try to get good football the best man for the job to get Intheworst-keptsecret ofthe QB in Shaw history. terbackset.(Quishon)Odomwill for1,581yards,13touchdowns players; they can be green for the job done.” season, junior college transfer “James has earned the start. play too. “ and nine interceptions. allIcare,”hesaid.“It’snotarace Shaw hosts Miles of the SIAC James Stallons will start for the Hehadthebettertrainingcamp Odom started the past two When told of the historic na- card at this level. Those guys next Saturday at 1 p.m. Eagles try to rebound from 5-26 season in volleyball

Continued from 1B ter Christine Anthony made an impression though with 51 kills, Shaw 20 digs, seven service aces and five blocks in the four matches The Bears are coming off a 4-27 season under coach Douglas from a disappointing 5-26 season. Coach Georgette Crawford- to earn a spot on the all-tournament team. Crooks, now in her seventh season, returns six veterans, includ- Hunter.ShawwillbeayoungteamwithloneseniorCrystalGordon. NCCU rebounded on Sunday and defeated MEAC opponent Hunter brought in three freshmen to go along with six sopho- ing three starters, and adds nine newcomers. Hampton in straight sets. NCCU’s season got off the ground last weekend with its annu- mores and a junior. The team travels to the Elon Phoenix Classic this weekend be- The Bears open their season on Sept. 6 at Morris College. al volleyball invitational. The Eagles went 0-4, losing to UNC- fore returning home on Tuesday to host Campbell. Greensboro, Liberty, Bradley and Winthrop. Rookie outside hit-

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

was the recruiting coordinator TIP Project No. P-5201 Wake County St. Augustine’s andheadcoachofthejuniorvar- Softball fans will get their fix sity squad. earlierthisseason,astheFalcons “We are glad to welcome The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold an informal have instituted a fall program. Donald to the NCCU family,” Design Public Hearing between 5 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Coach Nikki Bynum said she in- Moton said. “He is a Baltimore the Morrisville Town Hall - Council Chambers, 100 Town Hall Dr., Morrisville. creased the program’s schedule guy, and his recruiting connec- from 30 games to 66. Whew! St. tions to that city are impeccable. Aug’s will play in a tournament His knowledge, passion and en- Interested individuals may attend this informal hearing any time during the above on Oct. 6 with Hampton, N.C. ergy for the game will enhance A&T, Louisburg and Shaw. our program in various ways.” hours. NCDOT representatives will display maps and be available to answer MEN questions and receive comments. Input received will be taken into consideration as St. Augustine’s WOMEN Football fans can get their fill work on the project progresses. Please note that there will not be a formal N.C. Central of the gridiron the next two presentation. Women’s basketball coach weeks.SincetheFalconsareplay- Vanessa Taylor has added ing in Durham, their game this Kendra Eaton to her staff. Eaton, weekend against Wingate is 1 NCDOT proposes to convert the existing at-grade rail crossing of Morrisville a Western Carolina alumnae, p.m. The Eagles take on Parkway (S.R. 3060) and the North Carolina Railroad (NCRR)/Norfolk Southern comes to Eagleland after a year Fayetteville State at 6 p.m., so as coordinator of basketball op- there’s no reason not to mosey (NS) track into a grade separated crossing. A grade separation means using a bridge erations at Wake Forest on down Fayetteville Street for to separate intersecting roads and/or railroads. NCDOT plans to depress or lower the University. that one. Next weekend, Shaw “Coach Eaton has a variety of hosts Miles in Durham at 1 p.m., roadway to accomplish this with the railroad elevation remaining the same as it is experiences, and we’re excited followed by St. Aug’s matchup today. The project limits along Morrisville Parkway will extend from Crabtree to allow her to utilize those ex- N.C. Central against University of New Haven periences in our program,” LeVelleMotonhasaddedtohis at 7 p.m. in the same stadium. Crossing Parkway to Quail Fields Court. The limits of the track work extend from Taylor said. “Simply stated, staff. Donald Thomas is a new CC is going to need a nap in be- east of the Crabtree Creek bridge to the Cary Parkway overpass. During Coach Eaton is a winner who assistantfromPfeifferUniversity tween games. That’s one L-O-N- construction, traffic will be maintained along a proposed off-site detour route. The knows how to get it done.” in Misenheimer, N.C. Thomas Gday!Allweknowis,somebody better have some food. proposed project also reduces the railroad curvature for improved operations and improves road safety and traffic flow along Morrisville Parkway.

Wyoming players unafraid The proposed grade separation is part of an effort to reduce the number of redundant and/or unsafe rail-highway at-grade crossings statewide. The purpose of the proposed project is to improve passenger train schedule reliability, reduce of making the big play congestion, increase the overall corridor capacity, and to enhance the safety and efficiency of the railroad within the study area. Continued from 1B In1985,McGeecreatedhisown to this day. Fortunately, McGee TV show, “Pro Football Plus,” a and his 13 teammates were well off the team, Wyoming was off weeklysportsshowthathehosts prepared for a time that proved A map displaying the location and design and a copy of the Environmental to a 4-0 start and was ranked No. to be their finest hour. 10 in the country. They ended Assessment (EA) of the project are available for public review at the NCDOT the season with a 6-4 record and Highway Division 5 Office located at 2612 N. Duke Street in Durham; Town of didn’thaveanotherwinningsea- son until 1976, and didn’t play Morrisville -Town Hall, 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville; and at the Town of Cary inanotherbowlgameuntil1987. – Engineering Dept., 316 N. Academy St., Cary. The map may also be viewed at: Coach Eaton resigned at the end of the following season af- http://www.ncdot.gov/doh/preconstruct/highway/roadway/HearingMaps/hearingma ter compiling a 1-9 record. ps_by_county/ According to media accounts, Eaton never discussed the incident again. He died in 2007 at Anyone desiring additional information may contact Jamille Robbins, NCDOT- the age of 88. Human Environment Section at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC Because of the actions of these 14 players, BYU signed its first 27699-1598, by phone at (919) 707-6085 or via e-mail at [email protected]. black player in 1970 (Bennie Comments may be submitted until October 5, 2012. Smith) and in 1978 the Mormon Church reversed its policy on blacks in the priesthood. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with McGeewentontofinishhiscol- lege career and received his de- Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this hearing. Anyone gree from Bishop College, an requiring special services should contact Robbins as early as possible so that HBCU in Dallas. According to arrangements can be made. McGee, he was scheduled to be a first- round draft pick but ended up going in the third round Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to (64th pick) to the Chicago Bears in the 1971 NFL draft. He played read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request 14 seasons in the NFL and was prior to the hearing by calling 1-800-481-6494. inback-to-backSuperBowlswith the Washington Redskins. 3B SPORTS/Th ee Triangle Triangle Tribune Tribune Sunday, September 2, 2012

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N.C. A&T Sports Information Jet has marketed its weekly toward African-Americans for more than 60 years. It's "Beauty of the Week" feature has been in GREENSBORO - North Carolina A&T existence almost as long. Each week a black graduates Arlene and Darlene Mitchell female, photographed in a one- or two-piece (class of 2007) recently appeared in Jet swimsuit, appears midway through the pub - magazin e as the publicat ion 's Jet lication. The feature includes her name, pro - Jackson State duo "Beauties of the Week." The magazine hit fession, hobbies and a personal statement. Christine Edwards and stores on August 20. Women from a wide range of occupations, Paige Williams were select - Arlene and Darlene, who are identical HBCU students and or aspiring models have ed preseason offensive twin s from Henderso n, N.C., hav e a been among the magazine's Beauties. and defensive players of unique story. The two women still live North Carolina A&T head bowling coach the year. with one another, but they coach at rival James Williams is a freelance photographer Edwards, a 5-10 senior schools. Arlene is the assistant volley - for Jet. He was the photographer on the pho - outside hitter from ball coach at A&T, while Darlene is an as- to shoot. Lakewood, Calif., was not sistant volleyball coach at N.C. Central. only a member of the 2011 Both women played volleyball for the all-SWAC first team, but Aggies from 2003-06, and both are con - she was also newcomer of sidered two of the best players to ever the year. She was named play at A&T. Arle ne still own s sev en SWAC tournament MVP af - school records, including the most kills ter leading the Tigers to in a single set, match and career. She is their first ever title. also the only player in school history to Edwards was member of record 1,000 care er kill s and digs. the 2011 COBRA Magazine Darle ne ran ks among the top five in All-National Player second many of the same statistical categories. team and COBRA Magazine They led A&T to the MEAC championship All-Southeast Region team. match in 2005. Edwards led the WWAC in "Jet magazine is a phenomenal maga - kills with 579. She was sec - zine for people of color!It not only shows ond in the conference in who we are as bla ck peo ple but al so ho w kills per game with 4.23. far we've come," Arlene said. "I have al - Williams, a 6-2 junior ways looked at the Jet Beauty of the Week middle blocker/outside for as long as I can remember. To me, it hitter from Arlington, shows black women can be successful, Texas, was a member of influential and beautiful all at the same the 2011 All-SWAC first time. The women are usually the black team. She earned Cobra community's future leaders or brightest Magazine All-Southeast students. Why wouldn't I want to be a Region team honorable part of something so empowering? mention and was named SWAC Defensive Player of the Week during the sea - son. She led the SWAC in solo blocks with 48 and scoring 50 goals, according to max - Football Classic’s 41st year; last season, was second in the confer - News& Notes preps.com. Morgan State took on Howard in the an - ence in hitting percentage. Academics have been a huge part of nual contest at the New Meadowlands Defending SWAC cham - the success of Joseph's programs. In Stadium. pion Jackson State and his last year, the team GPA was 3.72, “It’s wonderful that the New York Prairie View A&M, the 2011 the highest cumulative GPA of any team Urban League Football Classic can once Western division champi - at Gautier High. The soccer program re - again call Yankee Stadium its home,” said on, were picked to win ceived the MHSAA Team Scholar Athlete Hal Steinbrenner, New York Yankees man - their respective divisions. Award in each of his three years. aging general partner. “As everyone The Tigers totaled four Joseph earned his bachelor's degree knows, college football was a passion of first-place votes and 44 in sports management with a minor in my father’s, as was providing opportu - points, while the seven of marketing at Tiffin University in 1996 nities for future generations. The return the 10 league coaches vot - after transferring from William Carey, of this rich tradition showcases both of ed the Panthers first. where he was ranked fourth in the na - those tenets, and our organization could - PVAM collected 47 tion in goals and his team was nation - n’t be prouder to be hosting the NYUL points, the clear-cut fa - ally ranked. Football Classic this fall.” vorite in the West. The New York Urban League has been The SWAC coaches pre - helping disadvantaged New Yorkers for dicted another battle be - more than 90 years, assisting them in tween JSU and Alabama gaining access to equal opportunity in A&M as the Bulldogs were Dean Josep h has been hire d to lead the employment, education, health care, picked a close second in Jackson State women's soccer program. Joseph, housing and in the civic arena. the East with 42 points. who served as the assistant women's socce r An affiliate of the National Urban Alabama State was picked coach at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, has League, the NYUL is a nonprofit, non-par - third with 32 points, while prior ties to the SWAC. tisan, multi-ethnic, social services organ - Mississippi Valley State From 2003-08, he led the Mississippi Valley ization. was fourth (19 points) and State Devilettes to two SWAC championships and Through direct service delivery, advo - Alcorn State (13 points) two NCAA tournament appearance s. While at cacy, referrals, community capacity rounded out the East. Valley, he accumulated a 61-51-8 record. He was building, information dissemination and After PVAM, the West is also nominated as coach of the year in 2005 and Hampton’s regular season finale technical assistance, the league accom - a log jam. Texas Southern, 2008. His Devilettes held a cumulative team GPA against Morgan State, scheduled for plishes its mission to improve social and Southern and Grambling of 3.25. Nov. 17, will be played at Yankee economic conditions and opportunities all had 28 points, tying for Prior to taking the assistant position at ULM, Stadium as the New York Urban League for African-Americans and other people second, while Arkansas- Jospen led Gautier High School to the playoffs Football Classic. Kickoff is 3 p.m. who face barriers to full participation in Pine Bluff was predicted twice in his last three years with the high school. This will be Hampton’s first-ever American society. fifth in the West with 19 In his three years there, he placed 7 of 14 grad- football game at Yankee Stadium. Since its inception, proceeds from the points. uates into college soccer programs around the Morgan State played in the NYUL classic have helped to leverage over $20 The 2012 volleyball sea - country. He was the first coach to place two play- Football Classic 11 times in the origi - million in Whitney M. Young Jr. son got under way on ers in a Division 1 program. nal Yankee Stadium, going 1-10. Educational Scholarships to nearly 4,000 August 24 with seven He was also instrumental in coaching Ashley Hampton and MSU are slated to meet college-bound students. Whitney M. teams taking the court. Johnson, who eventually became the leading goal in New York again in 2013 as part of Young Jr. was the president of the The SWAC Volleyball scorer in school history with over 100 goals. the two-year agreement. National Urban League. Championship will be held Johnson was the top goal scorer in the nation, This will be the Urban League November 17-18 at Jackson State University. Hearns gives football one more try at N.C. A&T

season, it will be his sixth. Why not end pressive as well. He squats better than 530 all the heartache and begin transitioning pounds. toward life after football? "When you think T-Hearn, you're going There are plenty of reasons to turn to think strength, hard work and fight. He away from football. In 2007, Hearn grad - is going to give everything he's got for uated from Riverside High in Durham. A&T," coach Rod Broadway said. Norfolk State football College recruits weren’t exactly beating coach Pete Adrian has re- down his door. Offers came in from ceived a two-year contract Division II and Division III schools, but extension through the most Division I schools believed the 6- 2015 football season, and foot, 265-pound lineman did not have the director of track and field size to play at their level. programs Kenneth Giles "When you think about an offensive has received a three-year N.C. A&T Sports Information lineman, you're thinking 6-3, 6-4," Hearn extension through the said. "Once A&T showed interest, I knew 2014-15 school year. GREENSBORO - In the land where offensive line - this was the place for me. I decided to Adrian has led the men live, bodies can often end up in a pile. Center come here to prove the people who doubt - Spartans to one of the Thomas Hearn understands this world more than he ed me wrong. I wanted to prove to peo - most successful periods in likes to admit. ple I could play (Division I) ball. I came Interim head baseball coach Michael the school's football his- Twelve months ago during preseason football here with a chip on my shoulder." Tompkins has dropped the interim tag at tory. NSU is 43-36 in sev- practice at North Carolina A&T, Hearn collided with Hearn waited for his chance to prove the beginning of his title, as he has been en years under Adrian's di- one his teammates as he tried to make a block. his worth to the non-believers as he red - named the next head baseball coach at rection and has notched During the collision of multiple bodies that average shirted during the 2007 season. As a red - Alabama A&M University. winning records in four of approximately 290 pounds, a domino effect occurred shirt freshman, he played eight games at Tompkins, beginning his third season the last five seasons, in- and one of the bodies fell on Hearn's left ankle. both guard positions before tearing the at A&M – one as an assistant and one as cluding three in a row. Snap. Here we go again. Hearn's ankle is broken. medial collateral ligament in his left knee interim coach – inherited a tough situa- The Spartans won their Days later he finds out he will miss the 2011 sea - during the last game of the 2008 season. tion last January when head coach Eddie first-ever MEAC football ti- son. No big deal. Hearn rehabbed the knee McCann retired due to health reasons and tle in 2011 and appeared "I was going all out and pushing for a champi - and returned for the 2009 season, where Tompkins was thrust into the job. in the Division I FCS play- onship," said Hearn about his approach toward the he starts eight games at right guard with - The young Bulldogs started off 2011 offs for the first time. 2011 season. "I was going to put it all on me and try out incident. Hearn is not only a Division str ong defea ting Indiana Purdu e-F ort Adrianis a two-time MEAC to lead by example. When the injury happened, it I player, but he is likely one of the Wayne 8-5 in their first contest and went Coach of the Year (2007, took a lot of life out of me. I didn't know what to strongest men in the Football 5-6 in their first 11 games. 2011) and was named FCS do." Championship Subdivision. He bench But it was not to be for the youngest National Coach of theYear Hearn finds himself facing a difficult decision. He presses 225 pounds more than 25 times, coach in Division I as they finished the last fall by College is a senior. He has a history of injuries throughout and his bench press max exceeds 425 season 8-42 overall and 1-23 in the league. Sporting News. his career. So much so, if he returns for the 2012 pounds. His lower body strength is im - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 4B CLASSIFIED ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SALE career corner Buy Gold & Silver Coins- 1 percent over dealer cost. 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EXCHANGE The 2012 Neighborhood Exchange is Sept. 15, 8 a.m. KIDS BBYYDR.CARTER DR. CARTER to 2 p.m. at the McKimmon Center,1101GormanSt.Call 996-6100. Braiding beauty and its historic upside DURHAM HOME SEMINAR My daughter works full time, most dissimilar. While the out- civilizations such as Egypt, all wore various braided hair- about capability, professional- Durham Regent will host and I care for my granddaugh- look may seem bleak because Japan,Rome,Greece,Chinaand styles. Developing awareness ism and socioeconomic status “How to Stage Your Home in ter before and af- you had hoped children would Africaworebraidsadornedwith of diverse cultures from a his- based on a hairstyle. After all, a Crazy Market” seminar ter school. espouse more awareness given gold, twigs and jewels. torical perspective builds self- that is exactly what it is – a hair- Sept.6,7p.m.at3007Pickett Yesterday, I com- the strides made in our coun- Identify popular books writ- esteem and shows how little style. For some, the decision to Road. RSVP to 490-6224. plimented my try over the past four decades, ten specifically for young others really know or under- wear hair in its natural state is granddaughter’s diversity and inclusion still African-American girls such as stand about each other. You culturally related. But for oth- braids and she elude us. Happy to be Nappy by Bell should also encourage your PIG PICKIN’ ers, braids are worn because of matter-of-factly Young children are the prod- Hooks and I Love My Hair by granddaughter to share her their beauty. Liberty-Arts and Durham uct of their environment and Central Park will host a pig told me that her Natasha Anastasia Tarpley. You newfound knowledge with her There will always be naysay- classmate, a “little may espouse the views of their can help your granddaughter classmates. This would make a ers and detractors. Better your pickin’ Sept. 8, 4 p.m. at 530 ESLEY Foster St. Purchase tickets at W whitegirl,”saidher parents, guardians or other in- develop a healthy self-esteem great presentation and she granddaughter finds ways to www.durhamcentralpark.org CARTER braids were ugly. fluential individuals. Yet we by reading literature about lit- wouldbeabletoshareherlearn- ground herself with positive /events/meals-calendar- It saddened me to should be thankful that your tle girls with hair just like hers. ing in the form of a book report factsaboutherculture,because 2012. see the hurt look on my grand- granddaughter’s classmate cre- Leverage this opportunity to or a class presentation. “different is not deficient.” daughter’s face. How can I pre- ated such an important teach- learn how this art form has in- There are individuals who pare my granddaughter for able moment. fluenced popular culture such have yet to explore other cul- Wesley Carter, D.Mgt., Kids by FUNDRAISER these situations and help her For starters, you and your as Bo Derek in the 1980s, tures and would define braids, Carter, provides guidance to A gala to raise money for maintain a positive self-esteem? granddaughter should learn Christina Aguleria, Rachel twists, cornrows or dreadlocks parentscommittedtoraisingin- Crohn’s and Colitis research about the braiding traditions of McAdams and others. in negative ways. Avoid the tellectuallycompetent,emotion- is Sept. 9, 5:30-9 p.m. at It is amazing how black hair various ancient cultures. Point out popular characters temptation to meet this type of allymatureandsociallyrespon- Hilton RTP, 5802 Page Road. is both curious and distasteful, Braidinghairisanartformprac- likePippiLongstockings,Annie, ignorance with anger. Instead, sible leaders. Submit your ques- Contact:NicolePielech,(646) especially among individuals ticed as early as 4000 B.C. in MaryAnnfromGilligan’sIsland recognize the inherent igno- tions to wesley@ 300-2906. whose cultural orientation is West Africa. Women in ancient andPrincessLeiafromStarWars rance of making assumptions kidsbycarter.com.

STAND DOWN The 2012 Bull City Stand IF YOU GO... Down for male and female veterans is Sept. 14, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Durham County Memorial Stadium. Contact: Darryl P. Hicklen at 687- 0792. Nina Simone... What more can I say Nina Simone … Collection of San Diego, Calif., Howard Craft. Craft, a Durham CONCERT What More Can I Say? and the archives and personal resident, was the Stone Center’s JohnP.Kee&TheNewLife UNC-ChapelHill StoneCenter collection maintained by Crys artist-in-residencelastspring.His Community Choir will per- Robert & Sallie Brown Gallery Armbrust, founder and director one-act, one-woman play stars form Sept. 14-15 at Hayti Sept. 13 – Nov. 30 of the Nina Simone Memorial professional actress and singer Heritage Center, 804 Old Project in Tyron, N.C., Simone’s Yolanda Rabun as Simone. The Fayetteville St. Rarephotographs,awards,per- birthplace. play, also titled Nina sonal letters and other docu- “Simone’s life was one of in- Simone…What More Can I Say?, ments of acclaimed singer and tensely lived details as an artist, isdirectedbyUNCalumandfac- VOLUNTEERS activist Nina Simone are part of as a leading and uncompromis- ulty member Kathryn Williams. CenterFest 2012 is seek- thenewestexhibitionattheSonja ing voice in movements for so- It explores the life of the leg- ing over 300 volunteers for Haynes Stone Center. The exhi- cial justice, and as a daughter, a endarysingerandweavesacom- its Sept. 15-16 festival in bition will be featured at the sister, a mother and friend; she plex tapestry of her music, ac- downtown Durham. Visit Stone Center’s Robert and Sallie embracedherownunpredictabil- tivism, loves, losses and her en- www.centerfest.durhamarts. ityandtheuncertaintyoflifeand org. Brown Gallery and Museum. during search for freedom. NinaSimone…WhatMoreCan understood she was on a jour- Performances are scheduled I Say? is the culmination of more ney where often there would be for Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. and Sept. CHAPEL HILL than a year of work behind the no path,” Stone Center Director 16 at 2 p.m., in the Stone Center FILM FESTIVAL scenes. First proposed by fre- and exhibition curator, Joseph auditorium.Theplay andthe ex- The N.C. premiere of the quent Stone Center collaborator Jordan said. “This exhibition is hibition are free and open to the independentfilmElzawillbe Alden Kimbrough, this project our humble attempt to trace a public. shown Sept. 6, 7 p.m. at the represents the combined efforts few miles of that journey.” An opening reception for the UNC Sonja Haynes Stone and resources of the Alden In addition to the exhibition, exhibition will be held Sept. 13 Simone Center, 150 South St. Call Kimbrough Collection in Los the Stone Center commissioned at 7 p.m. Gallery hours are 962-0395. Angeles, the Carroll Waymon anoriginalone-actplaybyaward- Monday through Friday, 9:30 ment. To RSVP or for more infor- email [email protected] or (brother of Nina Simone) winning playwright and poet a.m. to 8 p.m., or by appoint- mation, call (919) 962.9001, visitwww.unc.edu/depts/stonecenter. CHAPEL HILL BOOK DISCUSSION DeepDishTheaterCo.will host an information discussion of author Toni Keith Sweat shares thoughts on success Morrison’s “Home” Sept. 10, 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 MLK Blvd. Call 968-1515. By Bobbi Booker munications. So I had a back-up res. He is also coined as the ge- sic feel that it was his debut al- as he does even today, from a THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE plan so that I didn’t lose out on nius behind the New Jack Swing bum that kicked off the genre. combination of situations. CARRBORO a decent future,” Sweat said. phenomenon of the late 1980s. That debut and now classic “SometimesI’minspiredbycon- CONCERT Even though he always As it turned out, Sweat needn’t New Jack Swing incorporated 1987 album, “Make It Last versations I hear or things I feel Who’s Bad live show re- dreamed of a career in music, haveworried.Inacareerthathas hip-hopwithcontemporarysoul, Forever,” sold more than 3 mil- or chords I like from something turns to the area Sept. 8, 9 Keith Sweat said he planned for spanned decades, the New York- high-tech funk and, in some cas- lion copies, producing several I’veheard.Therearemanythings p.m. at Cat’s Cradle, 300 E. analternativecareer-justincase. born songwriter/record produc- es,rap.Itlastedforapproximate- R&Bhitsinglesincluding“IWant thatcomeintomyabilitytowrite Main St. “I think everyone should have er/vocalist/actor/radio person- ly six years. Sweat was consid- Her.” songs.” an alternative plan. In my case, I ality has broken records and ered one of the stars of the New Sweatexplainsthathewasable His second album, ‘I’ll Give All went to the City College of New blazed many trails as he con- Jack Swing era, and many histo- to write the majority of songs on My Love,” was released in 1990 York and got my degree in com- tributed to the pop and R&B gen- rians studying this form of mu- that album, gaining inspiration, andreachedthetopofthecharts, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 Raleigh • Cary • Durham • Chapel Hill 6B Religion Protect your church’s children against sexual abuse

By David Roach tiontothink‘Itcan’thappenhere. BAPTIST PRESS We’resmallandeveryoneknows everyone,’“Morelandsaid.“That NASHVILLE, Tenn. - He looked is not sound thinking when it liketheidealyouthminister:rec- comes to child sexual abuse. ommended by a friend of the Most abusers are known to the pastor, personable and leading child and trusted by the congre- a thriving ministry to teens at gation. Child sexual abuse oc- WaysideBaptistChurchinMiami. curs in churches of all sizes and But looks were deceiving. denominations and in all parts For months, he had been sex- of the country - urban and ru- ually abusing boys during sleep- ral.” overs at his home. When the of- If abuse is ever suspected, fense came to light, the church Morelandurgeschurchestocon- had its very existence jeopard- tact the proper government-re- ized by a $6 million civil judg- portingagencyimmediatelyand ment in favor of the victims. to suspend the alleged offender Eventually the case was settled (withpayforemployeesuntilthe for an undisclosed amount, and situation is resolved). They also Waysidedeterminedtodoevery- shouldcontacttheirattorneyand thingit could to protect children insurance company. in the future. Representatives of the church, “Now we do criminal back- accompanied by a reporting ground checks on anyone who agencyofficial,shouldmeetwith is volunteering, and they put the child’s parents and, in their glassinallthedoors,”saidCarrel presence with their permission, Youmans,alongtimememberat the child. Waysidewhotaughtyouthwhen “Reassure the child that he or theabuseoccurredinthe1970s. shehasdonenothingwrongand Waysideisnotanisolatedcase, that it was right to report the in- said Patrick Moreland, vice pres- cident,” Moreland said. “Allow ident of marketing at Church the child to speak freely. Do not Mutual Insurance Company. coach responses from them and Church Mutual averages four to do not become defensive. You fivereportsofchildsexualabuse want the truth and you want to eachweekfromitsapproximate- protect the child’s well-being.” ly 100,000 clients, the vast ma- Among the policies Church Criminal background checks should be required of any church staff that deals with children and young adults. jorityofwhicharechurches.That Mutual recommends to prevent includesroughly9,000Southern child sexual abuse: teerswhowillhaveaccesstochil- SBC.net at www.sbc.net/lo- adult rule. Never allow one adult alabusecanbepreventedbyfol- Baptist congregations. • Have all potential children’s dren. The screenings should be calchurches/ministryhelp.asp. tobealonewithaminor.Thetwo lowing these simple steps,” Every church needs to have and youth workers (employees national in scope since it is com- • Never allow anyone to be in- adults should not be spouses. Moreland said. “The primary fa- policies in place to protect its and volunteers) complete an ap- mon for offenders to move from volved in children’s or youth • Install windows in class- cilitators of child sexual abuse children,MorelandtoldSBCLIFE, plication form. Look for irregu- state to state. The Dru Sjodin ministry who has not been ac- rooms and keep doors open. are failure to screen and super- journal of the Southern Baptist larities. Ask for and check refer- National Sex Offender public tive in the church for at least six Have a hall monitor circulate vise those who will be in contact Convention’s Executive ences. Conduct interviews. website can be accessed at months. throughthebuildingduringchil- with your youth and children.” Committee. • Perform background screen- through the SBC website at •Implementandenforceatwo- dren’s and youth activities. “It is common for a congrega- ing on all employees and volun- “Most incidents of child sexu- Grammy winner Haddon’s second film on DVD release

STAFF REPORTS tainment debut. The DVD of the ular church goers. To sum it up, named Andre Stephens, the film (Showtime’s “Soul Food” TV se- leaves he and his best friend PG-rated film went on sale on God is using this film in a major also stars Harry Lennix (“The ries), “A Beautiful Soul” is a con- clinging to life. As he embarks Grammy Award nominated Aug. 21. “I am excited about the way to change lives, and that’s Matrix”, “Barbershop 2”) as Jeff temporary twist on Charles on a spiritual journey that exists singerDeitrickHaddon’ssecond successweareexperiencing,not what it’s all about.” Freeze, Robert Ri’chard (“Meet Dickens’“AChristmasCarol.”It’s in a place that is neither on Earth film venture, “A Beautiful Soul,” just with the movie but with the The movie comes on the heels the Browns”), Vanessa Bell thestoryofStephens,anR&Bsu- nor in Heaven, he is forced to enjoyed robust box office re- livesbeingchanged,”saidBryant of Haddon’s 2010 movie debut, Calloway, Lesley-Ann Brandt, perstar who has success, fame make a choice that could change ceipts during a limited engage- Scott of Tyscot Films. “This “Blessed&Cursed,”thathassold John Salley, Golden Brooks, and fortune but spiritually has his destiny forever. mentruninadozenAMCTheater movie is having a powerful, pos- over 100,000 copies as a direct Bishop Noel Jones and Barry lost his way. The film follows Formoreinformation,visitthe markets this past May, and it’s itive impact on people, includ- toDVDfilm.AsidefromHaddon, Floyd (“The Game”). Stephens after his “perfect” life film’s website at http://abeauti- now its making its home enter- ingthosewhohavenotbeenreg- who stars as an R&B singer Directed by Jeff Byrd isshatteredinabrutalattackthat fulsoulmovie.com. Economy continues to impact churches’bottom line been below 2011, By Carol Pipes what negatively and 8 percent However, there is some good as 2010. And through May 2012, (72 percent in both areas) cited very negatively. One-fourth of news. LifeWay Research found Similarly, fewer churches are 40 percent of churches saw giv- anegativeimpactontheirchurch BAPTIST PRESS thepastorssurveyedchose“The that while the sluggish econom- failing to meet budget expecta- ing the same as 2011. from the economy in 2012 than NASHVILLE,Tenn.-Pastorssay economy has had no impact on ic recovery has translated into tions. Through May 2011, giving “Many people refer to the ‘new those serving in small cities (63 the economy continues to have my church,” while 9 percent in- flat or reduced giving for many for 27 percent of churches was normal’ of tighter consumer percent) and rural areas (61 per- a negative impact on their dicatedapositiveimpactontheir churches, the trendcontinues of below budget. At the same time spending, but it appears there cent). churches despite stabilized giv- churches. fewer churches reporting de- in 2012, only 22 percent of has been no adjustment in eco- Also, a higher percentage of ing, according to a survey by “Pastor views on the economy clines in giving: churches reported giving below nomic expectations,” McConnell pastors in the West (71 percent) LifeWay Research. are similar to many economic • 23 percent of churches had budget - a 5 percent decrease said. “Pastors and Americans in saidthecurrentstateoftheecon- Thesurveyof1,000Protestant outlook surveys,” said Scott lower giving in 2010 than 2009. from the year before. general are still disappointed omy was having a negative im- pastorsaskedrespondents“How McConnell, director of LifeWay • 19 percent of churches had The trend seems to indicate a when they experience a lack of pactontheirchurchescompared is the economy impacting your Research. “We weren’t surprised lower giving in 2011 than in stabilizationofgivingratherthan consistentorincreasinggrowth.” to churches in the Northeast, church?” Nearly two-thirds (64 the current perspective of eco- 2010. widespread increases in giving. Accordingtothesurvey,alarg- South and Midwest (all at 63 per- percent) responded negatively, nomicimpactonchurchesispre- • Through May 2012, giving Through May 2011, 36 percent er percentage of pastors serving cent). with56percentindicatingsome- dominantly negative.” for 15 percent of churches has of churches saw giving the same in large cities and the suburbs Cleaning closets

God cannot ate a pathway for God to come beautifuleyes-lookforthegood sometimes far more important more to discard because I am ing from behind the clouds as bless us if our through to find us. in others; good posture - walk thanmoney.Also,sharingitems not using the items. I am realiz- the rain sprinkled softly to the private worlds Think about all of the excess withknowledgeandself-esteem; we can no longer use like clothing that we do not need stuff all ground. But what really caught are cluttered you have stored in your envi- strong arms – hug at least three ing, shoes, furnishings, trivia around us; the air appears to be my attention was a bird sitting with unneces- ronment. Discard excess if it is people a day; weight loss – let andbooksarenicewaystobless cleaner with less congestion. A on the limb of a tree, enjoying sary informa- not serving a purpose in your go of stress, hatred, anger, dis- someone else. We miss the op- problemarisesbecausewetend the fresh cool rain and making tion,i.e.,pride, life. In doing so, you will find contentment and the need to portunity to bless others when to want to hold on. an occasional trip to the bird laziness, jeal- that your whole countenance control others; cardiovascular we store away what we do not Also,theCreatorsmileswhen feeder. I discovered that birds ousy, gossip will be revived. You will have a rejuvenation - forgive yourself need. An overabundance of wehelpanimals;itdoesnothave enjoy gifts from us; we need to Words of and self-pity. sense of peace, and be able to and others. items clogs our environment, to be very much. God wants us share with them. Tender Care We have to see God’s intervention for your- I found these tips to be re- our space, our lifestyle and our to see and appreciate the intri- Each day is a blessing in it- free up some selfandthroughothers.Youwill freshing,andeveryonecanben- mental alertness. cate and secret workings of na- self. With a new attitude in giv- space in our experience new blessings. efit from them. We can apply When I discarded several ture.Thus,weshouldsharewith ing and receiving, we will be NN ARRIS A H closetsoflifeto Receiving blessings is a “trick- thesenuggetstoourlifeforspir- boxesofclothingandparapher- all of God’s creatures. muchhealthierandenjoyamore receive the le-down effect” because we can itual growth. Moreover, the tips nalia because I could no longer Sometimes it is difficult for fulfilled life. blessingsthatareinstoreforus. never know from which direc- reveal that as God blesses us use them, I felt much better. I themtofindsustenance.Wecan We cannot discern, interpret or tion they are coming from. with something, it is an oppor- held on to these items as long experienceafreeingspiritwhen see the goodness in little things Herearesomepositivenotes tunity to share with others. Our as I could; but once they were we share on any level. Ann G. Harris, MRE, is an in- unless we rid ourselves of ex- an unknown author shared for giving and sharing does not al- gone, I felt a sense of renewal, For instance, I was looking spirational freelance writer who cessivementalandphysicalbag- encouragement: For attractive wayshavetobeofmonetaryval- relief and freedom. outofthewindowduringabrief residesinRaleigh.Youcanreach gage. Therefore, we need to cre- lips - speak words of kindness; ue. Little acts of kindness are Unfortunately, I have much rain shower. The sun was peek- her at [email protected]

RALEIGH FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST hosting a Ladies Night Out on sale on Sept. 15, 7 a.m. to noon. Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Visit ST. JAMES AME 908 Suffolk Blvd. Sept. 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. RSVP www.project- 520 Method Road A health fair will be held Sept. by Sept. 4 to 688-8136. DUKE CHAPEL compassion.org/calendar. • Sept. 5-7, 7 p.m. nightly – 8, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The pub- Revival and homecoming. The Chapel will close for 11 lic is invited. COMMUNITY BAPTIST days this month to undergo in- Revival will be followed by 4821 Barbee Road Send your church news to: The homecoming services on Sept. spection. Worship for Sept. 15- BODY OF CHRIST Prostate Awareness Seminar 16willbemovedoutdoorstothe Triangle Tribune, 115 Market 9 at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Frank 4501 Spring Forest Road will be held on Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Street, Suite 360H, Durham, NC orship Weaver will preach. chapel lawn. A Sept. 16 organ W FamilyandFriendsDayisSept. WRAL-TV’s Dr. Allen Mask is the recital has been cancelled. 27701; e-mail info@triangletri- 16 at 8 and 10 a.m. and noon guest speaker. Call 544-1319. bune.com; or fax 688-2740. OAK CITY services. • The Male Chorus will cele- Deadline: Tuesday by noon. 608 Method Road CHAPEL HILL brate its 55th anniversary on UNITED CHURCH OF CH • Sept. 8, 8 to 11 a.m. – DURHAM Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. Various choirs 1321 MLK Blvd. Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser WHITE ROCK will perform. United Church of Chapel Hill Breakfast.Contact:JamesSimuel 3400 Fayetteville Street •GirlScoutTroops752,00761 will host “Farther Along: Writing riefs at 247-6888. B The Titus Women’s Ministry is and 13561 will sponsor a yard Towards Healing” workshop on