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Alderman Nelson Malloy did the honors, reading to a crowd of well over 150 the famous words that South ern slaves heard more than a century ago. But some slaves had the words read to them earlier than others. For reasons still debated to this day. slaves in many parts of Texas did not hear the words until the summer of 1865. more than two years after Lincoln had issued the executive order. Spontaneous celebrations broke out in the streets back then as now former slaves celebrated their freedom and all the joy that comes with being free. From then on. June 16 became an annual Independence Day for blacks in Texas. But the festive holiday began to spread like wildfire, and sixin neigh boring states joined the celebration The party has gone on for decades now. Juneteenth is celebrated in almost every state, and efforts are under way to make it a national holi day. With the historic implications of Juneteenth fresh on their minds, local residents enjoyed the benefits of free dom. On a la/y Saturday evening, they lounged back in lawn chairs, enjoyed a variety of food provided by African American vendors. and listened and often snapped their fingers to a vari ety of musical acts. "'To me Juneteenth is more than just a day of celebration." said Mau rice Horsey III. the executive director of the Winston Lake Family YMCA. "'It s a day when we need to real ize that we are free and act responsible and act like free people and be a part of this great country that we live in." Although the Y has organized the local event for the past three years. Horsey calls the celebration "a com-' mUnitywide effort.'' Entertainment was provided by local favorites such as the Otesha Dance and Music Ensemble and the Boss Drummers. Tony Terry, a national recording artist, also performed. Triad vendors added flavor to the event, hawking everything from fried fish and smoked turkey legs to jewelry and beauty products. Cheryle Wilson Baker sold her hejeweled creations from underneath a tent during the event. She has a full time job but is a part-time entrepre neur. The family-friendly and cultural themed event made for a great selling environment, she said. "It's like a big block party." she said, surveying the scene. "Everyone: is very friendly, the atmosphere is nice and the spirit here is enjoyable." Since many consider Juneteenth not only a time for celebration but also a time for reflection and education, children played a big part in the local So Juneteenth ' At 7 Hearses, caskets send stark message Photo b\ Paul Collin1. Hearses line up at Reynolds Park in preparation for the motorcade. a hmm , Organizers hope event ( will help end violence BY PAUL COLLINS THE CHRONICLE Fourteen hearses left Reynolds I Park shortly before 2 p.m. Friday in a motorcade through some "high crime areas" of the city in an End the Violence Campaign sponsored by the Funeral Directors and Morti cians Association of North Carolina Inc. Some residents were surprised at the sight of a long line of hears es. Others were even more sur prised when they "saw themselves" in a casket - caskets with mirrors inside were placed on several street corners. The motorcade ended back at Reynolds Park, where a rally and cookout were held Several church es and community organizations .v. Motorcade an A8 | ' Novice wants Robinson's seat Challenger and alderman differ about what South Ward wants, needs BY T. KEVIN WALKER THE CHRONICLE If you live in the , city's South Ward - an economical ly diverse area that i n c 1 u d e s Ardtiiore and much of the area around Peters Creek Foster Parkway - Marlowe Foster may come a knocking on your door next month. He has the Colgate smile and temperament of a door-to-door salesman, but the only thing Fos ter will be hawking is himself. For months the city's political circles have been spinning with lalk about Foster's likely face-off with sitting South Ward Alderman Vernon Robinson, a conservative black Republican with a penchant for political battles. Foster, a Democrat, has been feeling his way around a run for the seal for sometime now. He has talked to residents in the ward, gauging the that he II go to the mat for if elected. He says he is definitely running and is in the process of putting his campaign into full Robinson swing. A Virginia native, Foster See Foster on A2 WSSU could face NCAA sanctions, according to sources News comes on the heels of the university losing men's and women's basketball coaches and its athletic director BY SAM DAVIS THE CHRONICLE There are new allegations being waged against the athletic pro gram at Win ston-Salem State. The allegations come closely on the heels of the forced resignation of J Anne Little Martin recently as the athletic director at Winston-Salem State. Little resigned her position shortly after the Rams lost both their men's and women's basketball coach es within a two-week period. Sources close to the Rams' athletic program say that Chancellor Harold Martin forced Little out of the athletic director's position because the overall direction of the program was headed downhill and because of strained rela tions w ith Rams coaches. Now. according to a source, the Rams could be facing NCAA sanc tions because their athletic program was not in compliance with the NCAA w \a/ccii ao The Beat Goes On Popular summer concerts to kick off Sunday BY T. KEVIN WALKER rHE CHRONICLE Norwood King Jr. can't walk more than a few steps downtown hese days without people stop ping him to inquire about V.l.P. in he Park, the outdoor concert series he started last summer in Torpening Plaza. For months he has been inun iated with questions about the ;eries' return. The wait is nearly >ver for fans of V.l.P. Sunday, music will again resonate through he eye-friendly plaza. "I did not make tons of money ast year, but it put our company King Cade) in a new light. Now ivhen people hear King-Cade Pro Juctions. it means something to hem. Last year brought us pres ige." King said. Last year. King entered a rrowded marketplace. Winston King Salem Events was already holding three outdoor downtown concerts a week when King launched his event. Back then, he said he was unafraid of being trounced by the competition. King still has that sentiment. V.I.P.. he said, is different from the others. While some out Set King on A2 ? FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS CALL (336) 722-8624 ? MASTERCARD, VISA AND AMERICAN EXPRESS ACCEPTED ?
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