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A2 January 23, 2020 The Chronicle Breakfast From page Al intentional about what we do as well as what we say. Now next month is Black History Month; sometimes it is referred to as African American History Month. Being that the 2020 nation al theme for African Amer ican History Month is ‘The African American and the Vote,’ I think it is appropri ate today to acknowledge that Dr. King was the driv ing force behind the pass ing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.” Gorham went on to say if we truly believe what Dr. King lived and died for, we cannot allow his dream to die. He said, “Although we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, we must not despair but cling to the dream.” Gorham’s address marked the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast hosted by The Chronicle and the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicin ity. Although there are Photo by Alphonso Abbott Jr. Judge Denise Hartsfield looks out at the more than 1,000 people in attendance during the Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast. legacy and push for fu ture action, the breakfast brings people together like no other and, according to James Taylor, publisher of The Chronicle, together is the only way to tear down the walls of injustice. “Together we win,” Taylor said. “We cannot let our differences of opin ion, our different factions of faith, we can’t let our Republican, Democratic, or Independent political affiliations stop the work ration is a very important and fitting way to remem ber and remind ourselves to continue to love one an other, to shine the light of righteousness and fairness on the dark areas of hate and fearmongering, and a lot of that is going,” Joines said. “So James, thank you for your hard work and continue to keep this day honored in a great way.” Sponsors for the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast Publisher James Taylor addresses the crowd during the 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 20. The prayer breakfast is hosted by The Chronicle and the Minsters ’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity. YOU BELONG LI EDE $0 Joining Fee. ICKC JOIN TODAY. When you join the Y, you are not joining a gym. You become part of a organization that strengthens our communities in spirit, mind and body. Join in-branch or online today and enjoy membership benefits across the country. Visit www.ymcanwnc.org/join for more details. Financial scholarships are available. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay. Donna M Jones Ins Agcy Inc Donna M. Jones, Agent 690 Jonestown Rd, Suite 300-D Winston Salem, NC 27103 Sus: 336-602-2980 Cell: 336-817-8199 & State Farm Good news. Rates just got lower. many events held through out the city to honor Dr. King, since the inaugural event held in 2000, the annual Prayer Breakfast has become the unofficial kickoff to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the vari ous events held in Win ston-Salem. A mixture of reflections on Dr. King’s that we’re doing on this wall, because together we win.” When discussing the importance of the annual event, Mayor Allen Joines said the Prayer Breakfast is a great way to start the day and commemorate the life of Dr. King. “Today’s commemo- were: Reynolds American Inc., BB&T, the City of Winston-Salem, Novant Health, Truliant Federal Credit Union, Wake Forest University, and Maximum Enterprises. The Chronicle would also like to extend special thanks to all the other organizations that made the event a success. I’m excited to announce auto insurance rates just went down. I can help you find coverage that works for you. LET’S TALK TODAY. Community charged to use influence to uplift others BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE Every year to wrap up the Dr. Martin Lither King Jr. Prayer Breakfast, the attendees are charged to make a sacrifice to uplift our community and make it a better place for every one to live, work, and play. During this year’s event held on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Benton Convention Center, Pastor Tembila Covington encouraged the greater Winston-Salem community to reach out to those in need, speak truth to power, and help move those who need it most to ward economic stability. Covington, who is the pastor of Crossing Red Sea Ministries in Rock ingham and president of the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, said while many have benefitted from Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement, many in our communities have been left behind and it’s time we do something about it. She said, “The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King talked about a check that had not been cashed; how ever, over the years some have received and benefit ed from those checks. And some who have taken part in receiving those checks have done good to benefit themselves to grow and become great influencers, but they left their com munities, leaving behind those who need that eco nomic support and devel opment. “The charge today would be while we have been able to benefit, we have gone away from our homes and it’s time for us to go back to our commu nities and take charge of what God has given us to do and lead our people to a place they as well can find economic security, they want to find the education,” Covington continued. “I charge you to go back to those communities and tell the testimonies that you have long forgotten about, of how you came over be fore you got to where you are, so that we can begin to connect, build up, and em power one another and go forth to a land of economic sustainability and a land of freedom.” Following her call to action, the mixed crowd of elected officials, clergy, business owners, students, and countless others stood to their feet and applauded. While making her way to the parking deck, one at tendee said she hoped ev eryone in attendance heard what Pastor Covington was saying. She said, “Ev erything she said was the God-honest truth. There are people in this commu nity who have the means to make a difference, but they don’t because they don’t feel it impacts them, but we have to get away from that. “Just like the pastor said, it’s time for us to come together and work toward a common goal.” The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast is hosted annually on the third Monday in January to honor the legacy of Dr. King and his contributions to society. The event is hosted by The Chronicle and The Ministers’ Con ference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity. \ www.wschronicle.com 1300 E. Fifth St., Winston Salem, N.C. 27101 Main Phone Number: 336-722-8624 Advertising: Ext. 113 Circulation/Subscriptions: Ext. 100 Editor: Ext. 108 , SHOULD WE CHANGE HOW WE ELECT OUR CITY COUNCIL? WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Community Information & Feedback Sessions • Tuesday, Jan. 28,6 p.m. at Carver High School, 3545 Carver School Road, Winston-Salem • Wednesday, Jan. 29,6 p.m. at Easton Elementary School, 734 Clemmonsville Circle, Winston-Salem • Thursday, Jan. 30,6 p.m. at South Fork Elementary School, 4332 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem Each session will include a short video on the various ways we could restructure our City Council, and information stations with more details. Sponsored by the Winston-Salem Local Governance Study Commission, a non-partisan commission jointly appointed by Mayor Allen Joines and N.C. Reps. Donny Lambeth and Debra Conrad to evaluate how we elect our City Council. WinsionSalem Learn more at cityofws.org/lgsc CONTACTING THE CHRONICLE To send news items: email news@wschronicle.com To send a Letter to the Editor (350 words or less) or column (550 words or less): email letters@wschronicle.com For advertising: email adv@wschronicle.com For subscriptions: email plewis@wschronicle.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/WSChron- icle Follow us on Twitter: WS Chronicle The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest H. Pitt and Ndubisi Egemonye in 1974 and is published every Thursday by Chronicle Media Group, LLC, 1300 E. Fifth St., Winston Salem, N.C. 27101. Periodicals postage paid at Winston-Salem, N.C. An nual subscription price is $30.72. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Chronicle, P.O. Box 1636 Winston-Salem, NC 27102-1636
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