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WSSU Sigmas attend MLK Memorial dedication pHl WTA r OBI fOUHDtD 19H Submitted Photo Phi Beta Sigma members ( front row, from left) Ernest Kamara, Stephen Butler, Jaye Cole, Mario Lynch and J arret t White with ( back row) Rian Harshaw, Brandon Browne and Anton Jones. SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Delta Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, which is based at Winston-Salem State University, attended the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Oct. 16. Fraternity members boarded a uni versity shuttle bus around 12 a.m. on Sunday to embark on the trip. Upon arriving to D.C., they rode the metro train to the National Mall. They attended the "Morning Joy" program, emceed by journalist Roland Martin. After the program, the formal dedica tion program began. Numerous speak ers, including members of the King family and President Obama, spoke. President Obama credited King with paving his way to the White House. In his address, Obama focused on King's broad themes ? equality, justice and peaceful resistance. Brown from pa A6 ing, just as in the classroom. I prefer multiple choice: I date men who are HIV positive as well as those who are HIV negative. There are pros and cons to dating both. But while I don't discrim inate because of a man's neg ative-status, I would rather have sex with an HIV-posi tive man so that I do not have to worry about infecting him. Although I use protection, nothing is 100 percent cer tain. and my conscience caus es me to be very careful not to transmit the virus. On the flip side, dating an HIV-negative man means that I never feel the need to babysit: "Have you taken your meds, boo?" Nor do I have to wony who would be there for the kick if we had a family and both of us got really sick from AIDS. (Yes, people living with HIV can live long and healthy lives, but knowing this still does not stop me from having these types of thoughts). Positive men seem to understand what I go through; for instance, 1 take my med ication every day, but I do not like it or the side effects, and I constantly complain. An HIV-positive man will usual ly say to me, "1 know, baby, it is hard. But you know what you need to do." An HIV-negative man tends to say, "Girl, quit com plaining and take your," as if he knows what it feels like to take 2,555 pills a year! That is, HIV-positive men tend to say something motivational, while HIV-negative men often piss me off. Then again. HIV negative men seem to believe that the fact that I share my story means I am very honest and open. They like that about me. Sometimes HIV positive men believe I'm too open. It's like 1 can't win. My ideal guy would exhibit the best characteristics of both types of men. But no matter who I'm dating, people assume that the men I date are HIV posi tive. too. because I talk about my HIV status on national TV. These men wish that peo pie wouldn't make that assumption, and they certain ly don't want to be questioned about it. 1 have yet to meet an HIV-positive man who is where I am about my HIV diagnosis: open and honest. And one HIV-negative guy I was involved with told me he would never be able to date in Nashville again because he had' messed with me (take note: We were still together when he said it. Lame!). Being public about my HIV status has definitely had an impact on my dating life, but I continue to educate peo ple about the disease. No mat ter what type of guy I am with, relationships are hard work. And that is exactly why, at least for now, I am single and still trying to min gle. Marvelyn Brown, 27, the author of 'The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive," has been living With HIV for more than seven years. Brown, a naive of Tennessee, now lives in New York City. ALLOWEEN I N O I I) SALEM OCTOBER 28-30 October 28, 5-7pm. Free October 29, 10am-4pm. Free I HGENDS AND ! ANT! \S OD October 28, 29, 6-9pm Reservations suggested TRICK OR TREATING October 30, 6-9pm. Free OLDSALEM.ORG * 336-721-7350 1, Spotlight * mux \v msmtss , : ? \ n i n U H I ^ Years Involved With the Chamber: 2 months Secrets of Their Success: "Through the Chamber's minority business scholar ship, we have learned new ways to better market our services, manage our business and target new clients." Not a member yet? Contact us today to find out how the Chamber can help your business succeed. CHAMBER ?IM IV Mai www.winstonsalem.com ? 336.728.9200 I? the M Mi HELP STOCK THE PANTRY $49 Off Joining Fee with 5 Canned Goods or 2 Cleaning Supplies Donation Help stock the pantry at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and Habitat for Humanity by donating 5 canned goods and/or 2 cleaning supplies between October 1-31 and receive $49 off your joining fee. Cleaning supplies needed Include: brooms, mops, cleaning supplies, trash bags, laundry and dish detergents, dish towels, dish cloths, dryer sheets, soap, sponges, etc. WINSTON LAKE FAMILY YMCA www.winstonlakeymca.org 336-724-9205 901 Waterworks Road Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Our Mission: "Helping people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body.' Financial Assistance Available. A United Way Agency. FOR YOUTH D?V?lOPM?NT ? FO? HEALTHY IIVIW6 FOft SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Habitat for Humanity' mm IICOkD H a a V I ? t ? o o o iawk o ' passionate giving The passionate giving of members of The Women's Fund of Winston Salem has translated a vision to improve the lives of women and girls in our community into positive action. In six short years, we've harnessed the collective giving of over 1,000 women and awarded more than $630,000 in grants to programs impacting over 2,600 women and girls in our community. Join us on November 10th as we celebrate the power of women's philanthropy and award our 2011 grants. Jfoin us The Sixth Annual Luncheon of The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem Presented by Wake Forest Baptist Health Thursday, November 10, i2:oo-i:3opm Benton Convention Center Downtown Winston-Salem Emcee: Wanda Starke, WXII anchor Keynote Speaker Dr. Brenda Allen, WSSU Praoost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Ticket Price $2$ To register for the luncheon or for infor mation about sponsorship opportunities, visit us online at womensftindws.org or contact Tkri Hanneman at thannemangj wsfoundation.org or 336-714-3468. The Women's fund o/WINSTON-SALEM a.community of passionate women creating social change womcnsfundws.onr ? j
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