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"Men should be leaders, both
'In the community and in their
households," Nordlander. a
'Republican, was quoted. "It's
Iheir God-given responsibility."
Among some of the more out
raged women were female
'African-American leaders, who
have often struggled to the top
under the double yoke of sexism
<ind racism.
"That man is operating in
&.C.. before Christ." said former
East Ward alderman Virginia
toewell. who is chairperson of the
Mathematics Department at
VVSSU and heads GF:N Realty.
"He is obviously out of tune and
touch with the mood of the coun
try. It is so sad that a man who is
as young as he is can make such
unchristian statements that
women should be inferior."
"It's really difficult to believe
that an elected official could
make those statements about the
leadership ability of women in
this community," said Forsyth
County Commissioner Earline
Parmon, who is also the founder
and director of LIFT Academy.
"All citizens of this community,
including women, are equal, and
women should not be considered
second-class citizens."
lola Dobson. a retired educa
tor. was also incredulous that
Nordlander could hold such a
view. "It is ridiculous in this day
and time that an elected official
would have this view of women."
said Dobson. "The day of women
being inferior is past."
Almost all of the women
polled said they would actively
support a campaign against
Nordlander's reelection He is
running against Democrat I red
Terry.
School board member Geneva
Brown supported Wood and her
past work as mayor. Commenting
on Nordlander's penchant for cit
ing biblical authority, she pointed
out that the Bible was also used to
justify slavery.
"When somebody uses a Bible
and uses God in a sense that
makes God prefer some people
over others. I view that person as
suspect." said Brown She called
for voters to throw Nordlander
out of office.
Dr. Irene Hairston. former
vice chair of the city and county
planning board for 16 years and
now chairperson of the Winston
Salem l ibraries board of trustees,
also connected Nordlander's
statement to other prejudices she
feels the alderman holds.
"This is another prime exam
ple of Mr. Nordlander's supreme
intolerance of certain groups of
people." said Hairston. "He
should never be accorded the
privilege of serving the people in
any capacity."
"Women have always and will
continue to be driving forces in
leadership roles." Hairston added.
Nordlander. when interviewed
Tuesday by Chronicle staff writer
Bridget Evarts. refrained from
comments on female leadership.
HUD signs Memo of Understanding
for partnership with Urban League
By ENGLISH BRADSHAW
Thi Chkiwkij Stall Writer
Secretary Andrew Cuomo
signed a memorandum of under
standing (MOU) with the
National Urban League in a
partnership agreement to provide
technical assistance for commu
nity development activities.
The partnership will aim to
increase minority home owner
ship. create more affordable
housing, create jobs and take
other actions to revitalize the
community. Under the agree
ment. HUD will work with local
Urban League affiliates to identi
fy ways to w ipe out housing dis
crimination. All cases of housing
discrimination discovered by the
Urban League w ill be referred to
the HUD Office of Fair Housing
and Equal Opportunity for '
immediate investigation. I
The Urban League will form '
new partnerships with other pub- <
lie and private organizations . 1
interested in addressing rhe i
social and economic needs of the
community. <
"D" Smith, presideiit and (
CEO of the Winston-Salem t
Urban League, met with HAWS [
authorities to arrange for the t
Urban League to participate in (
the S27.7 million, HOPE VI grant p
recently awarded to HAWS.
"We are extremely excited
about the creation of this part
nership with HAWS." Smith said.
"This agreement will enable us to
serve the needs of the communi
ty in a more comprehensive way.
The resources we can offer at the
WSUL. which include workforce
preparedness for our associates,
tvelfare-to-work and self-suffi
ciency initiatives, will be of great
rat lie to MAWS and the comniu
lity."
The Urban League can also
qualify as a partner in several
pther MUD programs, such as
economic development and sup
portive services, drug elimination
ind the Tenant Opportunities
program.
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