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NAACP lawyer to speak at WSSU SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE John Payton, president and director cyfcnsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, will be the guest speaker for the J. Alston Atkins Constitutional Law Lecture at Winston Salem State University on Thursday. (Xt. 15 at 7:30 p.m. rn the Dillard Auditorium of the Anderson Conference Center. The event is free and - open to the publi^. It is being presented by the uni versity and the Winston Salem State University Foundation. It is being sponsored by the law firm of John Payton Kilpatrick Stockton. Payton, who has defend ed some of the most impor tant civil rights cases in the U.S. in recent years. was a partner at the Washington Law firm of Wilmer. Cutler, Pickering,- Hale and Dorr prior to joining the Legal Defense and Educational Fund. He was the lead coun sel for the University of Michigan in successfully defending the use of race in the admission process, including (he undergraduate School argument before the United States Supreme Court. Pay ton has taught! at the Georgetown Law Center. Howard University Law School and Harvard Law School, where he had earned his law degree in 1977. Divinity from poge A1 attendance at the celebration. The lecture was given by the Rev. Dr. Alton Pollard III. dean and professor of Religion and Culture at Howard University. School of Divinity. Pollard, a forme? member of the Wake Forest faculty and alumnus of Harvard University Divinity School, delivered his_ address, "A Defining Moment," bas?d on. a Scripture from the Book of Matthew . Dr. Veronice Miles, assistant professor of Homiletics and Christian Education and a for mer student of Pollard's, provided the intro duction. "Dr. Pollard is a scholar, teacher, preacher and prophet, mentor, friend and colleague," Miles told the audience. "We greatly antici pate (his) words today." Pollard spoke highly of his days at Wake Forest, opening his talk with fond memories of his time as a member of the faculty. He schooled the audience on important dates in the institution's history , including the gradua- , tion of the first School of Divinity class, which took place in 2002. "it is important to remember that you are part of the company of the faithful here at Wake Forest University School of Divinity not because you must, but because you may." he commented Our nation and world face many chal lenges. and men and women of God play an important role in the state of our society. Pollard said, "Theological education is in a prime posi tion to significantly impact higher education and indeed, the world at large," he declared. "...Our collective stories are deeply passion ate and profoundly instructive." In order to be most effective, one's theo Itioto hyl.ayla Farmer Student Cedric Wright. logical education should extend far beyond the confines of the Divinity School. Pollard said ; ? , "The 2 1st Century theological task of faith seeking requires .Openness on our part." he intoned. "...We must be ready to delve into the entire universe of higher education, for the world's sake." Pollard outlined the eight principles that have governed his life, and culminated with some parting advice for listeners. "My simple benediction to you is go deep er: never stop," he declared. "Believe in the powerful transcendent within." We're stronger together. Winston-Salem has always been a city where people know how to work together to make the community stronger. At First Community, we admire that ability to balance individual strengths to make this city a special place to live, work and grow. That is why we're taking a more active role in supporting local organizations, including these upcoming events: . WALK'S? TOCUtf DMMTfl JDRF SSSL I 10 * Itn \oof \?o WHERE ART LIVES w im WHERE ART LIVES CHAMBER ALL YOB IV?ED TO GBOW | Saturday, October 24 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to Cure Wake Forest University Saturday, October 3 1 DADA Halloween Spooktacular Trade Street, Downtown W-S 6-9 PM Friday, November 6 DADA First Friday Gallery Hop Trade Street, Downtown W-S 7-10 PM Thunday, November 19 Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours First Community Bank Financial Center Jonestown Road 5-7 PM Visit FCBwinston-salem.com for a more complete listing. Or, stop by a branch for more information about upcoming events in Winston-Salem that FCB is supporting. You'll see more of FCB from now on. And we believe you'll like what you see. First Community Bank Member FDIC www.FCBwmston-saUm.com H41 The Chronicle DIXIE CLASSIC fair 4k, Sunday October 11th 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm Clock Tower Stage Emcees Debra Terry-accomplished actress, comedian, singer and producer, is the event's organizer and emcee, owner of Mustard Seed Entertainment. Carmen Russell Bonham- funeral director, gospel announcer and well known member of the Russell family has had a visible role in the community for over 20 years. Jlustll f aural Qiaii Local Gospel Talent 4:05 Envision 4:30 Dionn Owen & The Renaissance 4:50 Brothers in Christ 5:05 Total Silence 5:22 Borne 5:50 Ministry 6:03 Nelson Roberts & The Calvary Christian Center Praise Team 6:20 Powerhouse of Deliverance Cathedral Choir at&t JFMOUM Sponsored By ReynoldsAmerican
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