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? 1 iTF nnv u7 3 110806 CAR-RT-LOT* *C022 1J1 ^?PH% ORTH CAROLINA ROOM m 1^^ I ? MM T ? ? 1 ORSYTH CTY PUBLIC LIBRARY I I H ? fl Hppaa^ JLw^JL wmM XII No. 35 ? THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006 Athlete makes grade off the field ?See Page Bl Students dine in style at tony club See Page AS 'u#/ Mentftov >$s trees plafnt^l o to honor Si founders See Page B14 Candidates . debate education School board member, pastor spar over integration BY SANDRA ISLEY THE CHRONICLE Candidates seeking election or reelection to the Winston- Salem Forsyth County School Board of Education addressed a series of concerns Monday night during a forum spon sored by the W inston-Salem Voting Rights Coalition, Crossing 52, the Black Leadership Roundtable and the NAACP Political Action Committee. The iorum was held at the YWCA on Glade Street. Candidates talked about the possible closing of Carver Hiph School, fnnriinp for Everstey education and the segrega lion that has been created by the system's redisricting plan. Candidates on hand for the forum were incum bents Victor Johnson, a Democrat representing District 1 and Marilyn Parker, Jeannie Metcalf and Jill Tackabery, all Republicans representing District 2. The school board hopefuls present were Democrats Jimmie Bonham, Chenita Johnson and Republican Diana Williams-Cotton, all of whom are seeking seats in District 1 ; Democrats Donald Dunn, Ross Smith and Republican Jeffrey Frumkin, who are all seeking seats in District 2; ana at-iarge canamaies Republican Tony Deans and Democrals Elisabeth Motsinger and- Irene Phillips. Moderator Katherine Didow, a member of Winston-Salem Voting Rights Coalition, started the discussion by giving each candidate a minute to talk about Carver, which a state judge has threatened (o shut down if the school's test scores do not improve. The ijiajority of the candidates agreed that low test scores for many students didn't just began the day they enrolled at Carver. "We all must take responsibility for Carver," said Motsinger. "But the problem just didn't begin there. Carver students ' went to a middle school before that and an elementary school even before that. We need to look at all parties involved." Some of the black candidates said that closing Carver would send a message that economically challenged students can't learn See Schools on A12 Photcw by Sandra I nicy Left: Some of the Ladies of the Red Hat Society pose with Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke, who h-aa made an honorary * member Tuesday. Below: Linda Robinson of the Cherry Tarts chapter shows off her award-wiri ning hat. A Touch of Red Chapters of jun-filled society gather in Winston-Salem BY SANDRA ISLEY THE CHRONICLE ______ ' Having fun, that's what the Red Hat Society is all about. Members of the self-proclaimed "dis-organi/ational" social club gathered Tuesday in the Food Court at Hanes Mall to celebrate the Red Hat Society's eighth birthday. The social organization for mature women w as formed in 1998 in California by "Queen Mother" Sue Ellen Cooper, who got the idea after sending a gift to a friend. ?The gift consisted of a red hat and a copy of the poem "Warning," written by Jenny Joseph. In the poem, the poet talks about an older woman who decides to wear purple attire and red hats after she reaches a cer tain age Hundreds of Red Hal Society chapters have sprung up around the world over the years. Members of chapters from across the state made the Food Court a sea of red. Many of the women' donned massive red hats made of feathers, flowers, tutus and other material. Some matched their head wear with red or purple boas. Members call the organization a "dis-organization" because of the society's lack of rules. The basic rule is to make as few rules as possible within each chapter. The main requirement is the dress code. If a member is over the age of 50, she must wear a red hat and a purple ensemble, w hile those under 50 must wear a pink hat and lilac -colored clotliing. The outfits color scheme is reversed for a member during her birthday month.?Chapters mainly dress-up and take part in festive social outings, but members also give their .time and money to worthy causes and nonprofits. Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke talked about the society's great contribu tions to the community before she read a proclamation that declared April 25 International Red Hat Society Day in Winston-Salem. "When God created w oman, it was excellent," said Burke. "I am so happy to be here and to say to you on behalf of the citizens in this community how much we appreciate what you do around the world." See Red Hats on All Civil rights leaders address challenges BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE Leaders of four national civil rights organizations sat down at N.C. A&T State University I riday to talk about the direction of the civil rights struggle. "Beyond Rosa Parks: Civil v Rights in the 21st Century" fea tured National Urban League President Marc Morial; Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Executive Director Wade Henderson; NAACP Legal Defense Fund Executive Director Ted Shaw; and Barbara Amwine, executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. The forum used Rosa Parks and the beginnings of the evil rights movement as a starting point but quickly moved forw ard to today's hot-button civil rights issues. The panelist agreed that the idea of the struggle for civil rights is alive and well today but that it's not necessarily a move ment anymore. See Leaders on A12 Panelists Barbara Arnwtne (from left), Marc Mortal, Wade Henderson and Ted Shaw. Ogletree: Civil Rights gains are in jeopardy Harvard Law professor gives WSSU Atkins Lecture BY T. KEVIN WALKER THE CHRONICLE Justice - unlike a cart oil of milk or a grocery store coupon - has no expiration date, at least that is ? what lliaries ogletree believes He told a crowd of about 200 last week at Winston Salem State University about bis w ork to right wrongs that date back decades and even centuries. Ogletree, an acclaimed Harvard Law pro fessor and author, is among a team of legal eagles righting for reparations for the descen dants of slaves. Ogletree says any money won should be used to create a fund to help the "poorest of the poor" with thines like education and WW HKM. Professor Charles Ogleiree health care. Ogletree is also working to win some sort of settlement lot See Ogletn* on A? Memory of Our lorrie S. Russell and Carl H. Russell, Sr. "Growing and Still Dedicated to Serve You Better'' ffiitgggjl 3f[ uttera! jHxmti Wishes to Thank Everyone For Their Support H22 Call Russell Ave. (at Martin Luther Kind Or.) f?** (336) <531-82458 rusfhome? belbouthJMet
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