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Photo by Kevin Walker Drummers from the Otetha Creative Arts Ensemble lead the proces sional into the library. Kwanzaa /mm pane C5 ? V 1 ? Teaching the children the histo r> and the culture is a key element in the celebration of Kwanzaa. meaning "the first fruits." Children are fruits of a family and of a com munity. Willard Tanner, director of education and training for the Urban League, assisted Smith in recognizing 20 community leaders who have taken a stand for chil dren. Having completed 30 hours of training jn the Rites of Passage ? program, sponsored by the Gover nor's Initiative Mentor program and Pepsi Cola of North Carolina, these leaders committed them selves to reaching back to bring other young people along the path toward success and maturity. "Our children are in desperate need of our guidance," Smith said. "If our children are going astray, it is because we have not kept close watch. Promise yourself that come year 2000, you will help one child get where you are." Tanner explained the symbols of Kwanzaa and told the history of this cultural holiday. Holding up the unity cup, Tanner allowed the audience to call out the names of the ancestors as he offered liba tions in their honor. "We give thanks to God, the Creator, Allah We give thanks to the elders, to the ancestors and to those who are here now," Tanner said. "We should live by the princi ples of the Nguzo Saba, not just for today, but throughout our lives. Tanner invited children from the audience to light a candle for each of the seven principles. Tanner and staff members from the Urban League taught the audience a harvest song called "Odunde." Otesha had the audi ence moving to the rhythm of the drums. The males challenged the females in a dancing competition. The audience clapped in unison and encouraged the dancers to do their best. Tanner and Smith paid homage to the corporate sponsors .who have offered support for the Kwan zaa celebration this year. Everyone in the audience received a Kwan zaa pin from Dana Suggs' Kwan zaa Ornaments Co. Mechanics and Farmers Bank purchased these pins from her company Other Kwanzaa sponsors in the audience were recognized: American Express. Pepsi Cola Co.. Forsyth Seafood. Wachovia. B&D's, R. J. Reynolds. Winston-Salem Transit Authority and Simple Elegance. More than 25 members of the local Muhammad's Mosque of the Nation of Islam were in atten dance. Minister Mikal Muham mad and several members of his congregation came to the celebra tion for the first time. "The seven principles are the building blocks for unity, starting here at home and reaching out to the^ diaspora. Umoja is an impor tant night for the unity of all peo ple. These are the principles that will bring about our independence. We can have freedom, justice and equality," Minister Muhammad said. Kwanzaa continues through Jan. I Celebrations will be held at the following sites: Tonight - Grace Presbyterian Church. 3 VOJ Carver School Road. 7 p.m. Friday - Mazie S. Woodruff C enter. 4905 Lansing Drive, 6 p.m. (Participants are asked to bring a ? covered dish.) Saturday - Dellahrook Presby terian Church. 115 Dellahrook Road, 7p.m. Sigma Gamma Rho adopts children for Christmas SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Sigma Gamma Rbo Sorority Inc. was founded at Butler Uni versity in 1922. The slogan for the sorority is "greater service, greater progress." In keeping with the slo gan. Theta Mu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. continues to work throughout the community offering a helping hand to those who need love, care and help. . Theta Mu Sigma began the holiday season by adopting a family for Thanksgiving and adopting two children for Christ mas. The sorority also adopted Brookside nursing home for the Christmas holiday. The sorority provided Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings for its Thanksgiving family. The two children adopted for Christmas.were given a party at Soror Lillian Conner's home, where they received gifts donated by the sorority and McDonalds. The children adopted for Christ mas have been adopted by the sorority for the year as part of the Kid-Kare Program sponsored by Theta Mu Sigma. On Dec. 23, Theta Mu Sigma serenaded the patients at Brook side Nursing Home with Christ mas carols The sorority also light ed the Christmas tree at Brook side and donated fruit as part of ? the program held on Dec. 23, The patients joined in singing carols and seemed to enjoy the spirit of the holiday. It is the goal of the sorority to share, care, show love and to help those in need in any way that can make a difference. Elder gets nod from Who's Who SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Kenyon Elder of 1922 Pleasant Street, a senior at Parkland High School, was named to Who's Who Among American High School Students. He is a member of the Math Club, Math Team, Pep Club, Quiz Kanyon Bowl, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Orchestra and Pep Band. He plans to attend East Carolina University. He is the grandson of Sarah and John H. Elder. Reid receives scholarship from NAUW Wilhelmino I. Long, president of tho Winston-Salem Branch of National Association at Universi ty Woman Inc., recently presented a $500 chock to Johnotto S. Moid, tho winner of thoir annual scholarship program. Raid attends Winston-Salem State University in the School of Nursing. She is the daughter of Mrs. Anna Raid of the city. Doris S. Herrell is chairman of the scholarship com mittee. The purpose of the association is to promote and conduct educational activities designed to provide community outreach services at every level of development. ? ' ' ? <r" ' ? ? ? New ideas and possibilities have been v * an inspiration to us for more than 40 years. V g 0 > U ? * ' Courage in leadership and commitment to innovation are the hallmarks of the a ? ' ~ community-based programs sponsored by the Philip Morris family of companies. While our sponsorship of the arts is well known, we are also the largest 1 corporate supporter of hunger-relief programs in America, are dedicated to providing -- assistance to victims of domestic violence, and support education and | environmental initiatives. 1 1 ? ? ? . * U. f I The people of Philip'Morris are committed to helping those in need, j and to supporting the visionary individuals and organizations a. * S, that enhance the quality of our world. O 5 XJ 5 ' ' ? M 0 1 Q. > , 0 U 1 * , Working to make a difference. \ The people of Philip Morris. 1 v 2 a i % KRAFT FOODS, INC. MILLER BREWING COMPANY PHILIP MORRIS U.S.A. ? ' o ' www.philipmorris.com * * (? ?
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