North Hampton neighbors dedicate community sign
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Residents of the North
Hampton Community gath
ered Oct. 15 at the corner of
Butterfield Road and
Butterfield Circle to attend a
sign dedication ceremony.
The neighborhood has a
rich history that dates back to
the late 1960s, according to
Gloria Stinson. president of
(he North Hampton
Neighborhood Association
and longtime resident of the
community. Originally, it was
known as a "Turn Key
Community." The turn key
homes were predesigned,
constructed and packaged to
relieve the stress of residents'
building and designing their
own home, Stinson explained.
"The homeowners
received a key, turned the lock
and enjoyed their home.
Overall, this is a neat place to
live," saiA Stinson.
Vice President Steve
Valentine and sign committee
member Jamie Transou shared
special remarks.
"We take pride in our
homes and the neighborhood
sign is another way to display
our gratification," Transou
Photos by Jaeson Pitt
A child plays the kabaro drum.
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A piece by Elias Sime.
Festival
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"We wanted to call some
local attention to this exhibi
tion because it is ground
breaking, contemporary
Ethiopian art," said Tate.
"Most people are familiar
with Ethiopia's rich history in
arts and architecture dating
back to ancient times.
(However) most people aren't
aware of the contemporary art
in Ethiopia and how it has
been impacted by the political
and social upheavals in the
country over the last century,
particularly the last 60 years."
Debela said the work of
Ethiopian artists has changed
over the decades to reflect the
political and social tone of
the country. She said that
when the pro-Soviet military
regime deposed Selassie and
established a one-party, com
munist state in Ethiopia in
1974, artists' work became
less abstract and tackled more
figurative subject matters. An
artistic revolution, akin to the
Harlem Renaissance,
occurred after the fall of com
munist rule, Debela added.
The varied art served as
the perfect background for
the festival, which won rave
reviews from attendees. The
o
native food was especially
popular among the crowd.
Offerings included injera. a
pita-like bread usually made
like a pizza dough. Injera is
often topped with a variety of
spicy and sweet chicken and
vegetables.
The event was filled with
information and energy. Kids
made crafts, adults interacted
and artists of all stripes min
gled among the crowd.
Nigerian artist Wole
Lagunju helped children
make collages and select
Teyobsfla holds her son, Gedlu.
beads for necklaces. Art and
crafts created by members of
the Ethiopian Orthodox
Church were also on display.
Wanda Allen-Abraha,
director of the Human
Relations Commission, and
her husband, Ethiopian-born
Aebeyo Abraha, are members
of Greensboro-based Kidane
Mehret Ethiopian Orthodox
Church.
Allen-Abraha stressed the
importance of Ethiopian
architecture, some of which
dates back to before the birth
of Christ.
" Axum (a city in Northern
Ethiopia) has this stone mon
ument, completely stone, that
the Washington Monument is
almost an exact replica of,"
she said, elaborating on why
such information is impor
tant, not just to people of
Ethiopian or African descent,
but all Americans as well.
stated.
Ritchie Brooks, director of
the city's Neighborhood
Services division, was in
attendance, along with other
city representatives. He
encouraged the association to
continue in its efforts to keep
their community an attractive
and enjoyable place to live.
and pledged the city's contin
ued support of their efforts.
Evangelist Mattie Young,
of Bethlehem Baptist Church,
extended a prayer and words
of support to the residents of
the community. NAACP
President Stephen Hairston
offered words of encourage
ment and extended an open
invitation to the NAACP's
headquarters, which is located
in the community, to the resi
dents. At the request of
Stinson, Deronda Kee-Lucas.
neighborhood assistant spe
cialist, led the group in
singing "Amazing Grace."
The celebration concluded
with a ribbon cutting ceremo
ny and refreshments, which
were served at the NAACP
building. There, residents
continued to fellowship,
reflect on past experiences
and share ideas in an effort to
enhance the quality of life for
the community.
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