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Gladys Shipman

23 Years of Service

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Will Power is Recyclable!

Everyone is faced with obstacles, challenges and battles at some point in their life. It’s during these moments that our character is defined, while we’re prepped for eventual and similar episodes that lie ahead. With each occurrence, something is gained and lost and when the lesson to be taught is missed, we unfortunately have to repeat a particular course in life. If nothing is learned the second time around, this course will be visited again and again. What makes us stand after we’ve been knocked down during the battle? When the urge to give up and accept our failures appears sensible, why do we carry on? I believe the reason why we’re so resilient is because of ‘Will Power’ and our ability to regenerate it.

Not to be mistaken as just bravery and toughness, Will Power is the driving force that all thoughts depend on to evolve into effort.

When someone who smokes cigarettes wants to quit, besides any other prescribed drug or medicine, their will to quit must be acknowledged first. This means searching for something within us that makes you want to win. When a dieter has committed to eating healthy in order to achieve a specific weight and a overall positive state of health, without Will Power the battle is twice as hard. It takes Will Power to refrain from indulging in the things of which we’ve been delivered from.

I’ve adopted a practice of recycling my Will Power. I recall giving my all in tough situations because I understood that victory required a will to succeed. The stages of my life has demanded more and more will. Some people say their will is weak. With reason, my will remains strong because once a standard was set, I return to this point when necessary. Some people may tell you to dig deep, perhaps to find an inner strength that will pull you through. This is the same as recycling your will that helped you overcome something previously.

Recycling your Will Power means remembering where you were, at the point of your last victory so that when a tough moment arises you’re ready to go. Even as we fail, regenerate everything you gave and apply this again. Quite often we forget about where we come from and never go back there unless we’re forced to. The benefits of never going back means that we have made it, but if fate takes us back there, and if our will is weak, we’ll probably stay there. A winning mentality is developed with persistence and might, and the will to win!

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Tribe of Judah Blows the Roof Off at Gospel Celebration

Greensboro, North Carolina

by Terry L. Watson Lead by Cinique Cullar, the young and energetic gospel choir, Tribe of Judah from Montgomery Alabama gave a powerful praise and worship performance at St. James Home of Fresh Start Church in Greensboro on March 20th of this year.

Founded in October of 1997, the Tribe of Judah is a visible student organization on the campus

of Alabama State University.

The focus of the ministry is to witness Jesus Christ to students, surrounding cities, and the nation. The Tribe of Judah is comprised of approximately 45 soldiers who are committed and dedicated to praising the Lord through singing, stepping/dancing and drama/poetry.

This trinity of works produces a well rounded, lifeimpacting ministry.

The anointing of each member was displayed as they stepped to the forefront and ushered in the presence of the Holy Spirit. The smallest member, a male standing just under 4 feet in height, drew

all the praise out of his choir during an a cappella performance.

The group frequently travels around the country, performing and sharing their love of gospel music.

The stop in Greensboro was part of their Spring Break Tour, which included Connecticut, New York, Alabama, and Georgia.

Each member demonstrates a commitment to God by sharing their abilities, gifts and talents in a Spirit of excellence. They believe that in order to succeed as a ministry they must have integrity, strength of character, and hunger for victory. And this success is evident not only in their ability to explain the mission and vision but also in how they apply it to their lives.

The Tribe’s choir performance includes various genres from contemporary gospel to soul stirring, inspirational hymns. Rehearsing twice weekly ensures a thorough blending of vocal harmonies from the group. These intense sessions further equip the members to execute with precision and accuracy the choreographed movements of their shows. The tremendous dedication to the spreading of God’s Word keeps the choir lively and sincere when it is time to perform.

The group currently has three CD’s recorded and has plans to continue thier work toward building up the kingdom of God. For more information, please visit them online at www.myspace.com/tribeofjudah1

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Care Giver risks her life to save boy from Pitbull attack Raleigh, North Carolina

by Terry L. Watson Sandra Knight is known for a number of things in her community. For many years she has operated a day care for infants and school aged children, and is said to be a very good cook. Last fall her health took a dismal turn as she began to suffer from asthma and was unable to care fro the infants at her center. Since the Ms. Knight has continued to oversee the school aged kids.

In March, as the weather changed for the better and the kids arrived in from school, the routine that takes place at her center was interrupted as the kids went outside to play. She was alarmed by the screams of a young boy, Isaiah who is 6, was under attack by two pitbulls who had escaped from a yard in her neighborhood. With the chain still wrapped around their necks, the dogs had young Isaiah locked in their mouths as they pulled his body in opposite directions.

As to act without any concern for her safety, Sandra responded in a way that ultimately saved the young boys life.

“I picked up a vacuum cleaner and hit the dogs seven times before I could get him

lose,” she says. The dogs were bitting young Isaiah everywhere and he would receive treatment at a local hospital for 42 lacerations and spend three days in the hospital. Even after getting him a lose the dogs chases the pair back to the house where Sandra broke a chair over the dogs face, causing them to retreat finally.

As his baby sitter, Sandra says that she was also responsible for Isaihs safety. She acted as if this was her very own child and really doesn’t take much interest in the title of hero that her community is calling her.

She now wants to make sure they don’t attack again. “Now that it has happened, I want the dogs put to sleep,” she said. She also wants to keep the neighborhood children safe from other aggressive dogs she says live in the neighborhood. “We’ve got to do something about these dogs,” Knight said. “They’re too close to our children and school.”

Currently there aren’t any laws that require dogs to be kept at any specific proximity from schools or child care centers.

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23 Years of Service

In Her Community

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hether talking about her struggles or triumphs, Gladys Shipman does so with a smile. The company that she founded in Greensboro nearly 23 years ago — Shipman Family Home Care, Inc., has grown to be the largest minority home care provider in the state of North Carolina, employing staff of several thousand to serve the elderly and disabled community. A native of Greensboro, Gladys is a former tenant of public housing and an honest product of what you can become if you don’t allow your surroundings to determine your future. She says that her life is all about helping people, and has proven with her actions that she is genuinely a woman of pure passion and true dedication.

Mrs. Shipman is quick to point out that her most important priority is her family. They make up a large portion of her company’s staff and while she’s answered the concerns of citizens in her community, her family has followed suit. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has benefited from Mrs. Shipman’s involvement over the past 35 years. She has served as District Director for the North Carolina State Conference, also as Vice President of the North Carolina State Branch, and President of the Greensboro Branch. A mother of six and grandmother of thirteen, she proudly boasts about their Life Memberships and involvement with the NAACP. Her two daughters are both former North Carolina NAACP Mother of the Year Award recipients as a HUAMI MAGAZINE

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One on One with Gladys Shipman

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In 1981, Gladys Shipman was the recipient of the NAACP North Carolina State Mother of The Year Award.

result of raising a total of $30,000 for the North Carolina State Conference in 2003 and 2004.

Gladys once worked as a cook at the former Woolworth’s Department Store in downtown Greensboro. Ironically, she now sits on the board of directors of the Sit In Movement Civil Rights Museum, that is housed in the same building. She was also the first African American elected to the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Care and Hospice Association. Mrs. Shipman has served as former President of the Ladies Sertoma Organization and is also as a member of the Human Relations Commission.

Her efforts have also touched those incarcerated through her work with prison reform across the state, giving inmates the privilege of calling their families collect, and funding the calls with her very own money.

Gladys Shipman has been a faithful member of New Light Baptist Church and says that she will never forget where she has come from. “I will continue to reach out to my community and my extended family,” she says.

Caring, Honesty, Loyalty, Compassionate and Humbled.

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What are the greatest gratifications you have received as owner of Shipman Family Home Care, Inc.?

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Just knowing that I was able to inspire confidence and independency to my clients and employees.

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Did you ever think that Shipman Family Home Care, Inc. would make it this far?

One answer; Yes!

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What are some of the biggest challenges you have faced in business?

My biggest challenge has been earning trust from the clients. They had no knowledge of someone caring for them and they were used to being a caregiver for everyone else. Now they know that we were sent only to help take care of them and to be a companion and friend. Letting them know that they are the boss of Shipman Family Home Care, Inc. That was my greatest challenge.

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Why are you so involved in the community?

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Along your journey, what has been the biggest influence and inspiration to you?

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My father is my biggest inspiration. He told me to look only for the good in others and deal only with that.

Allow God to do the rest. Positive people regardless of gender, race, age, sex, or income; they all inspire me.

They are my teachers and I’m a trainee.

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For 23 years, Gladys Shipman has contributed her time and resources to her community.

What words could best describe Gladys Shipman?

I am “My Brothers Keeper” and I can only truly serve God when I’m servicing and helping my community by contributing time, love, and financial support.

How important is the success of your family to you?

They are my children. I have a special love for them, whether they’re successful or not. It’s more important to me for them to have a Master’s Degree in BCS (Basic Common Sense) and for them to work in a profession that they love and are happy doing it, whether it’s driving a truck or being a minister.

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What lies in the future for Gladys Shipman and Shipman Family Home Care?

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I pray we continue to be blessed. Never taking for granted that the future is certain to Almighty God and him alone.

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Durham, North Carolina

Patterson Outreach Ministries

by Terry L. Watson photos by Mykel Media Company

What Lies Within A compelling true-life journey of drive-by shooting victim Gregory Allen Patterson, and his struggles to find meaning in life after all hope is seemingly lost.

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hen Gregory Allen Patterson returned home to Greensboro from his 1995 trip to Washington D.C., his life was much different than before he left. An independence that he once enjoyed was now altered and getting used to the handicaps that had resulted from a tragic and senseless accident while in Washington was still very difficult.

Allen, then 19 years old and a sophomore at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, had made the trip to Washington with a few friends to get away from the hustle and burdens of schoolwork. This vacation turned into a nightmare when, what his family calls a unprovoked gang related incident, Allen became a victim of a drive by shooting while riding in a car with friends along a highway in Maryland. The incident left Allen distraught and paralyzed from the waste down. Instead of allowing his tragedy deny him from living the rest of life, Allen wrote a book, describing his ordeal and he became active in raising funds and awareness for spinal cord injuries. He speaks of how he had trouble with understanding why God allowed this to happen to him, and then answers himself with “why not me.” The book details those who he encountered in the hospitals immediately after his accident as well as the horrific night the shooting takes place. Allen successfully HUAMI MAGAZINE

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“Providing instruction and leadership with the intended purpose of inspiring and empowering the lives of individuals throughout our society.

In service to the community we work to return the hearts of the fathers to the sons and the sons to the fathers.”

potrayed his emotional struggles and how he eventually accepted the hand he was dealt and made the most of it. Unfortunately, before he could see his book published, Allen passed away in 2005, but his family remained focused on his cause evermore.

Before his death, Allen started, A Song For Allen Foundation. Its mission was to raise funds for spinal cord research and the prevention of violence among youths. His book, What Lies Within, devotes all of its proceeds to his cause. The foundation was continued by his family and renamed, Patterson Outreach Ministries. This non-profit organization intentions are to provide instruction and leadership with the purpose of inspiring and empowering the lives of individuals throughout our society. The foundation is now lead by Gregory Patterson as president, Germain Woods, Jeff Jones, Terry Johnson, Cleveland Brown, and Marcelus Brown.

Very active in the Durham community, they have partnered with other organizations such as the Durham Branch NAACP, promoting their Fatherhood Initiative that seeks to teach a nationally recognized fatherhood curriculum to male inmates with children, and who are close to their release date. This program hopes to better equip these young men to step into the role of fathers and provide guidance and support for children. They have also partnered 10

with Operation Breakthrough: Head Start of Durham, Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., and Ten Black Men to present the Fatherhood Development curriculum through the Proud Father’s Club in the Durham area.

A 2007 report from the NC Department of Juvenile Justice revealed that 36% of parents of juvenile offenders are either unwilling or unable to supervise the juvenile, 67% of parental skills are considered marginal, and 58% of families have a criminal history.

Gregory Patterson says that more programs are needed to focus more on parenting. “We believe that if we are able to save young males before the perils of the streets get them, we will be able to prevent others from becoming victims such as Allen was,” he says. He says that there biggest hurdle is finding funds to support their programs. “This is why we encourage everyone to purchase a copy of Allens book,” he says, All proceeds impact the program and what’s more important, we are keeping Allen’s dream alive. We would love to work with area churches and leaders who are conscientious about these problems and willing to address these concerns.

For more info about Patterson Outreach Ministries, visit them online @ www.pattersonoutreach.org

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hen operating a small business, time can be your best friend or your worst enemy. With so many responsibilities, business owners may find themselves exhausting valuable time addressing a variety of issues including the complex task of processing their payroll. But there is a solution to this problem that promises to free up time to work on more important things, like growing your business. The solution is TimePlus Payroll.

Although the name is self explanatory, Independent Owner, Bernita Barnett would like to make it perfectly clear that TimePlus Payroll offers comprehensive, affordable payroll solutions that save you time and enable you to run your business more efficiently. Plus, you receive the highest level of quality and personalized service from local experienced professionals who know you and your business. A native of Lincolnton , GA , Bernita’s polished resume confirms that she is well suited for the task, and equipped with the skills to whip your business into an efficient and fine tuned machine. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Paine College in Augusta Georgia, Bernita landed a position in Greensboro, NC with AT&T as an Accounting Specialist. She has also worked for other local companies including Sara Lee Corporation as a Senior Business Analyst and American Express as a Senior Finance Analyst.

Her overall experience in the accounting field spans more than eighteen years. As a means of supplementing her primary income and fulfilling her passion for helping small business owners become more efficient, Bernita took on side jobs assisting them with bookkeeping, payroll and income taxes.

She soon began to see the need for accurate, reliable payroll solutions that small businesses could trust and afford while also providing the flexibility designed for larger corporations. She eventually

opened a payroll service center that she now independently owns and manages, TimePlus Payroll.

Bernita indicates that their payroll system utilizes the industry’s handling areas like payroll, timekeeping and human most advanced and easy-to-use software to make resources can be lengthy. Bernita says TimePlus working with TimePlus Payroll a pleasure. “If you Payroll provides peace of mind by offering the own a small business and have 1 – 150 employees, following products and services: outsourcing your payroll services could have a number of long-term benefits which allows you to · Payroll Processing Control capital costs, Reduce labor costs, Increase · Check Preparation and Delivery efficiency, Reduce risk, and Focus on your core · Tax Filings and Deposits (Federal and State) business” she says. One of the biggest challenges · Mandated New Hire Reporting small businesses face is keeping up with the · Preparation of W-2’s, W-3’s, 1099’s and 1096’s frequent changes in tax and payroll regulations. · Workers’ Compensation For example, The Making Work Pay Tax Credit is · Direct Deposit (optional) one of the tax-related provisions of The American · Online Payroll Feature (optional) Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 recently · Electronic Time Keeping (optional) signed by President Obama. This provision provides · Customized Reports (optional) a refundable tax credit of up to $400 for working individuals and up to $800 for married couples Bernita says her company gives you the freedom to filing joint returns. This tax credit phases out with choose the best method of submitting payroll data modified adjusted gross income levels higher than that works best for you: Online, Email, Telephone $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for married or Fax. It’s that simple she says. “We add to your couples filing jointly. The IRS has issued new Federal succes, by allowing you to spend less time worrying Withholding Tax Tables for employers to start using about your payroll process and more time focusing no later than April 1, 2009. Bernita says there are on your most valuable resource - your customers.” too many penalties that can occur from inaccurate and timely mistakes while dealing with payroll taxes.

To get started with TimePlus Payroll, please contact According to a report issued by the US Government Bernita Barnett at (336) 697-9975 for a no-obligation Accountability Office, “as of September 30, 2007, quote customized to fit your business needs. Or for over 1.6 million businesses owed over $58 billion in more information feel free to check out the website unpaid federal payroll taxes, including interest and at www.timeplus-nc.com. penalties.”

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Charlotte, North Carolina Founded originally in 1912 as the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association, The CIAA is based in Hampton, VA and is known as America’s oldest Historically Black College Conference. Made up of 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs) situated along the Eastern Seaboard including Shaw University, Virginia Union, Bowie State, Elizabeth City State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Fayetteville State, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine’s, Saint Paul’s, and Virginia State University.

In 1946, John B. McLendon, now known as the “Father of Black Basketball,” along with Talmadge Hall, John Burr and Harry Jefferson formed the first CIAA basketball tournament in a small gymnasium in Washington, D.C. on a $500 budget. The tournament was played in Turner Arena.

Many southern cities didn’t want a predominantly Black collegiate conference in their venues and didn’t rent to the CIAA. And when the conference finally secured Turner Arena, the players had to sleep on the floor because they weren’t allowed in the hotels. Still, students and fans turned out at the gymnasium for that first tournament.

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Color! Color! Color! Color looks good on everyone. Regardless of your skin tone or body shape, color looks good on you. Find shades that compliment and flatter you. Don’t be afraid to mix bright bold colors. Pinks, blues, purples, yellows and greens, Oh my! No, you won’t look like a clown if you do it right. It’s time out for the “paint by numbers” mentality. Don’t just stick to wearing color with black or white. You can wear color with color and not the same color from head to toe. Please don’t do that! If you are not ready for mixing colors, then at least wear a bright bold color like hot pink with a neutral color like black. By accessorizing, you can turn any outfit up a notch. Take a basic black dress or tee shirt and wear a bright color belt, shoes, earrings, and or necklace. Remember your shoes and handbag do not have to match! You can also add color by wearing a colored camisole, tube top, tank top, or tee shirt under your shirt.

Layering is always a great way to add color. Go ahead and add some color!

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Yes, you can wear a dress. Dresses look great on you and many of them are comfortable and hide things! So, you don’t want to show your legs? Wear a maxi dress. Just don’t be all covered up. If you are doing a long dress, it should be sleeveless, strapless, or even one shoulder. Don’t worry about being exposed or your arms being out. Love those arms! You can always throw on a jean jacket or shrug. Now just because I said don’t worry about being exposed, doesn’t mean you can just let it all hang out. No ma’am. You know better. You should not have everything hanging out.. You do not have to be half naked to look beautiful or even a little sexy. Please make sure you wear the right undergarments. Thick or thin we all need underwear.

You should own a pair of Spanx and a strapless bra. There are dresses for all shapes and sizes. Find the ones that are right for you. Big belly? Wear an A-line or empire waist dress. All empire waist dresses do not make you look pregnant. Many dresses can be dresses up or down based on your shoes and accessories. You can wear dresses with flip flops, sandals, and heels. Go ahead and find a dress for you and dress you!

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Bring on the bling! Everyone loves and looks good in a little bling.

Just don’t over do it. Moderation is key in everything you do and wear.

Don’t even worry about being able to afford diamonds. Rhinestones and studs look great on clothing. They also can be worn on your face or other visible body parts. A basic tee or tank is taken to a whole new level with some embellishment.

Rhinestones and studs aren’t the only happening embellishment this summer. Screen printing is big right now. Whether it’s words, butterflies, or other graphics, it works.

Don’t forget to add some color. Don’t forget to throw on a colored cami, tube top, or tee shirt underneath it all.

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Embrace your curves. Accentuate your assets and don’t focus on your flaws! No one is perfect. God made you beautiful! You are fearfully and wonderfully made! Confidence is sexy. A smile is your best accessory. If you don’t have it, no one can give it to you. It doesn’t matter what you wear, always wear a smile. You can have on a wife beater and some jeans and look like a million bucks if you have confidence and a smile. Remember you are beautifully made by God! Follow the KISS ME theory: Keep Individual Style Simple Modern & Elegant …….Be You, Love you! I do!

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Chef

Barry

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Spices That Make You Smile

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hile working as a prep chef at Winston Salem’s Hawthorne Inn, Barry Moody prepared a batch of fried chicken for the restaurants buffet. To his surprise, a customer who was apparently gratified with her serving, requested his presence at her table and asked him what recipe and seasoning he used to prepare the chicken. “I told her that I used a unique mixture that consisted of several herbs and spices,” he says. The persistent patron then said she would pay him to share the recipe with her and offered to buy it. Humbled by her gesture, Barry declined her offer initially but returned to his kitchen wondering if he could somehow profit from his recipe. This wasn’t the first time he had received positive feedback from his seasoning and it surely wouldn’t be the last as he soon decided to package and share it with the world.

To get his vision in motion he first had to identify a market to test his product in. The first thing that came to mind was his roots — his neighborhood.

“The response was very encouraging” he says, “but I soon realized that my customers were using my product on more than just fried chicken. They were using it on beef, fish, pork, and even popcorn.” Chef Moody’s response to this discovery, was to change the title from Spice Delight Fried Chicken Essence to Spice Delight All Purpose Essence. Soon word got around about his spices and he was bombarded with requests not just from his neighborhood, but from everywhere.

A native of White Plains/Bronx New York, Barry was introduced to the restaurant business as a teenager. He says the first job he held, thanks to his father’s help, was as a pot washer in a hotel kitchen.

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“I was at the bottom of the food chain in terms of rank in kitchen staff,” he says. He didn’t stay at the bottom long and eventually graduated to dishwasher and beyond. One day while he and a coworker were cashing their paychecks, Barry noticed that their pay was considerably more than his. He also noted his coworkers job title of chef and decided to pursue the same job. As the challenges of maturity and responsibility rested upon his young life, Barry says that he eventually lost his job as dishwasher because of an argument with a coworker but gained a sense of responsibility from the experience. He then decided to travel beyond his native home and see what else life had to offer him.

Arriving in North Carolina in 1996, Barry resumed his career path in some of the areas more prestigious kitchens. His journey has taken him through the kitchen doors of the Adams Mark Hotel and The Hawthorne Inn, and The Village Tavern, all in Winston 18

Salem. While working there he was able to adjust to eating styles that differed slightly from northerners.

As his company began to demand more of his attention as well as him time, new opportunities began to present themselves. “Spice Delight chose me, I didn’t choose it.” He says. “I was content with just cooking and still enjoy it but being a business owner is challenging and inspirational.”

The year 2001 is when his company officially started, including the process of bottling and packaging the spices and sauces. He says that he stepped out on faith and visited locally owned grocer, Fresh Market, to see if they would allow him to sell his product in their store. He says, “I wasn’t nervous or scared. The worst they could say is no.”

Most entrepreneurs who take similar approaches aren’t successful and may wait years before their product makes it on the shelves in restaurants. Barry made such a good impression on the manager, they

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Greensboro, North Carolina

Celebrating Women

Them Five

left to right: Jeff Crosby, Eric Rodriquez (kneeling), Harrison Spencer Jr., Michael Spencer, Kevin Goins

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or the last five years a few young men have put their minds and resources together and produced an event whose sole purpose is to celebrate the women in their lives and their community. Michael Spencer, Jeff Crosby, Kevin Goins, Harrison Spencer Jr., and Eric Rodriguez formed the organization known as Them Five (www. themfive.org) in 2003. Different in as many ways, they all share a common compassion to lend a serving hand to everyone.

In 2005, the group launched The Beautiful Black Womens Festival, an all day event that is free to the public with food, music, fellowship and entertainment. Usually held at Barber Park on East Florida Street, or North Carolina A&T State University Park on East Lee Street, this celebration allows women of all ages to showcase their gifts and talents in events such as talent and fashion shows, poetry and other competitions. There are moonwalks and rides for children, as well as local artist scheduled to perform from various genres such as gospel, rhythm and blues, and hip hop.

Jeff Crosby says that the group intentions are to provide a free event for the community that the entire family can enjoy. He says they also are 19

giving entrepreneurs an opportunity for exposure by allowing them to sell and promote their products and services at the festival, and there are booths available for vendors to set up.

By example ThemFive believe that if young girls are presented with a decent example of how they should carry themselves as ladies, they will also. The ladies involved in the festival also share these beliefs. “Empowering young ladies with knowledge and ability is just as important as everything else they will learn in their lives,� the group says.

The program has made possible of the past years through contributions and support from businesses and individuals such as The Beloved Community Center, Body Ecology, Kaco International (which gives out scholarships), Muffy Inc., and Beat The Streets. ThemFive has also taken their own finances and sacrificed their time to make the Beautiful Black Womens Festival a success for everyone involved.

For more information about ThemFIve visit them online at www.themfive.org or The Beautiful Black Womens Festival, please contact Jeff Crosby at (336)509-4056.

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Greensboro, North Carolina

Filet of Soul

R E S T A U R A N T 3205 Yanceyville Street • Greensboro 336.954.5426

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t’s been said that love can happen anywhere and at anytime.

In the case of Ricky and Joy Davis-Lee, it happened in 1995 at Becky’s Soul Food Restaurant in High Point. Ricky was an understudy and nephew of the owner, learning first hand her recipes and business practices. Joy stopped by Becky’s to each lunch while on break from her teaching duties at an elementary school. When they met, Ricky and Joy say it was love at first sight.

One year later they were married and began a journey to open their very own restaurant.

Ricky says that when he was a child, he remembers watching a James Bond movie and seeing a sign on a restaurant that read Filet of Soul. “It always stayed on my mind.” He says, “And I knew that if I ever opened a restaurant that I would call it the same,” .

He did when the couple opened the doors of the restaurant at 809 South Tate Street in Greensboro in 2005. Fully trained and prepared personally by his aunt Becky, Ricky says that he has followed the same blueprint of his aunts restaurant including her recipes.

In the beginning to keep Filet of Soul running Ricky and Joy had to work long hours. They would arrive at the restaurant at 6:00 a.m. and wouldn’t leave until 1:00 the next morning. “We did everything,” Joy says. “We cooked, cleaned, managed our small group of employees and went home and rested briefly and did it all over again the next day.” At their Tate Street location they built up a respectable clientele that followed them to their current location in the Palmer Plaza Shopping Center at 3205 Yanceyville Street. Ricky says here they’ve seen more growth which he credits to location.

Filet of Soul is opened from 11:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m. (Tuesday through Friday) and on Sunday (12:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m.) and serves a full breakfast menu on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. till 12 p.m.

Their tasteful menu consist of several dishes including Whiting and Croaker plates, Fried and Baked Chicken, Pork Chops, Cubed Steak, Chitterlings, Potato Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Yams, Banana Pudding, Pound Cake and more.

For more information about Filet of Soul, visit them at 3205 Yanceyvile Street where take outs are available or call them at (336) 954-5426, or call the menu line for a complete list of what is available each day at (336)954-5427

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Everybody is Somebody Mel King uses program to save those in need in his community

by Terry L. Watson Photos by Mykel Media Company

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here are many reasons why Mel King devotes his time and attention to building up the lives of the citizens in Charlotte. Possibly the most important would be that he can relate to where they are because he has been there himself. King remains focused on his mission to save people from the despair of the streets and perils of an undirected life by firmly relying on his belief that it takes a village to raise a child.

Weekly, Mel helps to produce Testimony a program broadcast on public station Access 21 every Sunday at 3:00pm. Founded by David Phillips, Testimony, gives featured guests a platform to share their stories of trial and triumph. Mel’s sincere approach usually encourages the guest to open up and share something meaningful to them that would also be beneficial to someone else. Youth are invited to the set of Testimony to see for themselves what the process of filming and production actually consists of.

A native of Mount Clemens, Michigan, Mel also leads a mentoring program for troubled young men and women. Formed in 2004 Testimony Group Inc. a 501(c)3 organization, seeks to give instruction and purpose to all young men and women. “We encourage everyone to strive to be their very best,” he says. It doesn’t matter where you come from or what your needs are, we are here to serve.

Another arm of this program is TGIS (Testimony Group Inc. Sports) which engages youth in sporting activities including basketball and football. Uniforms and other necessities for these programs are made possible through fund raising and donations. In addition to these programs, TGI also has established campaigns to feed and clothe families who may be experiencing hardships. But Mel says that their most important objective is to keep kids off the streets and out of prison system. “We let them know that there loved and create opportunities for them,” he says. Mel says that the easiest way to steer someone in the right direction is to give them a sense of belonging. Currently TGI is serving nearly 300 youth with a division of 32 teams and an additional 100 youth involved in sports, while donating 100% of net profits back to the children.

The works of Mel King have also drawn the support of Pastor William Cherry of North Side Church of Christ.

He has opened the doors of his church and provided the program with full access to the facilities there. With a staff of nearly 20 volunteers, Mel says that second to God, Tasha and Lamont Gary, Dwight Eaddy, Beseam Bey, Isaac Dixon, Erika Jones, Sophia Alexandra, Ray Taylor and others have made the program successful. He says that their biggest hurdle has been getting people to participate and become involved.

For more information about Testimony Group, visit them online at www.testimonygroup.org

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Greensboro, North Carolina

Aminah Lawson Created

by Nature

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minah Lawson’s native Bostonian accent lingers as she talks about her line of natural hair and skin care products called, Created By Nature.

Primarily used to treat individuals with dry hair and skin conditions, her shampoos and conditioners as well as creams and lotions are sulfate and alcohol free and made with 100% Vegan ingredients, butters, herbs, vegetable and essential oils. Aminah says she is devoted to whatever she does, whether it be styling hair, customer service or in her roles as a wife and mother.

And she is eager for success in making Created By Nature an exclusive and unique product line.

In 2000, after graduating from North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelor of Science in Professional History, Aminah set her sights in a different direction and decided to pursue her life long dream of being a hairstylist.

Once she finished cosmetology school, she began styling hair full time. As her experience grew so did her understanding of the “ins and outs” of the business.

Aminah says she noticed a lack of quality natural hair care products, so she created some for herself and her clients.

Her first subject was her husband who was in need of a product that would treat and hopefully cure his dry scalp and hair condition. “I started dabbling and trying different things,” Aminah says. His first response was excitement because his condition improved. With this success she continued to experiment and encourage her existing clients to try her products. When her son was diagnosed with Eczema Aminah began to treat his condition with her own products until he was eventually healed. Her clientele grew as she made her products available in salons throughout the country including Yvonne’s Locs For Life in Chicago, Tanglez Hair Salon in Baltimore, Cynthia’s Natural Hair Salon in Newark, and Afro Kinks Beauty Boutique in Las Vegas. Aminah credits the success of her products with her ability to compliment the time and care that the upkeep of Locs demand.

One example she says that really helped to validate the effectiveness of Created By Nature was when she noticed the poor condition of the Locs of one of her clients. “They were damaged, very dry, and in need of repair,” she says. I convinced him to cut them off and start over by using her products to assist them in growing. As they began to re-grow, she treated them and he was amazed by the overall condition and health of his locs.

Aminah says that she encourages her clients to try all of her products, and has even prepared a sampler for just $20.00. This includes Chinara’s Herbal Hair and Body Wash which is great for daily use because it’s non-drying. Next she offers Jaja’s Hair and Body Pomade, a creamy butter infused with herbs, organic and essential oils that will leave your hair and body feeling silky smooth without a greasy buildup and can be used as a hair dressing, a loc pomade or a daily moisturizer. Then there is Lateef’s Herbal Conditioner, a creamy avocado and meadow seed based conditioner with essential oils, which leaves the hair with just enough moisture. If you need a quick conditioning or an intense treatment, Aminah says this works best. Finally she offers Nandi’s Hair and Body Oils, a blend of organic and essential oils and infused herbs that is for use on your hair or can be added to your bath.

For more information about Created By Nature, please visit them online at www. createdbynature.ecrater.com

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

my Music Ministry

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urely he doesn’t want anyone to be confused about who he is. His message is one that celebrates God, and everything that HE is to him. When he performs on stage, the responsive energy from his audience takes Bronal Gary to a very peaceful paradise, and Bron-G, his alias, is unearthed. How his audience comprehends what they’re witnessing is just as important to Bronal since the reason for his performance is to win souls for Christ.

His style of music is called Christ-Classic-Jazz; Hip Hop, with a touch of Jazz and a hint of Soul. He says that his music is fitting for those (15-40) years of age, involved in the church or on the street corner. “I try to present a gospel message and allow people the chance to make it applicable to their lives,” he says.

A native of Winston-Salem, Bronal says that he was blessed with a gift for writing. In the fifth grade he says he wrote his first rhyme. In 1997, while he was a student at Campbell University he says that he successfully wrote a complete rhyme for a song. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, he continued to use his gift as it transformed him into the artist he is today. Once he gave his life back to Christ, Bronal’s gift edified God. In addition to his father, a gospel singer who he traveled with as a boy, Bronal says that he is inspired by Jesus Christ. “I allow my joys and pains, my success and struggle remind me of how far I have come and where I need to go,” says Bronal. No matter what he has experienced during the course of the day, Bronal says that once he prays and realizes that he is about to minister, all of his worries are gone.

While working with some of the industries most talented producers such as DJ J. Lone, Silent War, Sean Penn, K-Mac, and Baby Head, Bronal says he got the attention of other artist’s such as Dert, who produced KRS-Ones’s “Life” album, Theory Haz It, and Tony Stone, with whom he has since collaborated. His first album, ClassicJazzChrist, “was just the beginning,” he says and his sophomore album Non-Fiction features producer S-1 of Strange Fruit who is also on Erika Badu’s production team.

Bron-G’s first performance at was the Werehouse in WinstonSalem before a crown of 20-50 people. “It was awesome and possibly my best performance,” he says. The majority of the people there were unsaved, but as he delivered his message they remain attentive. Twice a month Bron-G performs at The Cafe Jam in Greensboro and The Fellowship in Winston-Salem both of whom open their doors to local artist with a positive message. He has also performed at Ziggy’s in Winston-Salem, The Holy Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, and Fusion Fest in Elkhart Indiana, and Minneapolis Minnesota. He says that he will perform anywhere he’s welcomed; a barbershop or even a street corner.

Although Bron-G doesn’t consider himself to be a struggling artist, he continues to finance his career in music while he maintains a separate career as a Financial Education Specialist. He frequently works with Fantasia’s father Jo-Jo Barrino and plans to be featured on her reality show launched this fall. Bronal says that God has opened doors for him, and he plans to continue to travel and evangelize through his music on a larger scale. “This is confirmation that he doing what God wants him to,” he says.

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Raleigh, North Carolina

Dwan Kelsey

by Terry L. Watson Photo by Mykel Media Company

Diabetes (dahy-uh-bee-tis, -teez) — a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism, usually occurring in genetically predisposed individuals, characterized by inadequate production or utilization of insulin and resulting in excessive amounts of glucose in the blood and urine, excessive thirst, weight loss, and in some cases progressive destruction of small blood vessels leading to such complications as infections and ......dictionary.com gangrene of the limbs or blindness.

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orn with a gift for helping people, Dwan Kelsey of Raleigh decided to spend her life serving those in need in her community.

Very capable and highly intelligent, her chosen path has been a blessing to many in need of a new way of treating and preventing illnesses.

After graduating from high school in her hometown of Roseboro, Dwan attended Winston Salem State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She began working at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh as a Registered Nurse, and eventually became the Diabetes Resource Coordinator, where she remained for four years until the calling on her life began to pull her in a different direction.

In her role as nurse at Wake Medical, she routinely witnessed a variety of patients suffering from anything from cardiac arrest, trauma resulting from automobile crashes, and life treating injuries associated with gun violence. So when she accepted a position at the North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women, Dwan says that her background and the

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need there was a perfect match.

At the women’s prison, Dwan says there were women crying out for help, and as a Clinical Nurse for those stricken with HIV and Aids, she managed their cases and educated them about the disease.

She moved on from the prison setting and traveled down I40 to Duke University in pursuit of her masters degree in nursing with a concentration as a nurse practitioner. She worked in private medical practices for several years and began teaching at UNC-Chapel Hill as a researcher, and her work was published in a sceintific journal. As if she hadn’t done enough already, she acted on a urge an opened a clinic in Raleigh in 2008.

Well Life: A diabetic clinic and educational resource center in Raleigh was established for those living with diabetes but unfamiliar with the specifics of the disease and how best to manage it. At Well Life, in addition to receiving check ups and treatment, patients can also learn how to shop for groceries, participate in monitored weight loss programs, obtain exercise instruction from a personal trainer, as well as enjoy the luxury of having access to a 24

personal chef.

Well Life is a one stop facility for diabetics, a vision Dwan says surfaced after witnessing family members suffer from she describes as a treatable and preventable disease. “I witnessed a uncle die from complications of diabetes and wondered how his life would have been if he had been given proper education on how to live with the illness,” she says.

Kelsey is a member of the American Diabetes Association of Educators, Carolina Minority Female Healthcare Network, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She is a former officer of the Triangle Chapter of Nurse Practitioners. Her motto in life is, “Find a way or make one.” She says, “God has given each of us a purpose in life and we must always position ourselves to receive those things that are for us.

For more information about welllife Diabetic Clinic, please contact Dwan Kelsey or visit them online at www.welllifediabetes.com.

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caught in the web Break Free from The Internet and other Addictions than 700,000 people (age 12 and up) are addicted to drugs, alcohol or both. Although these areas of addiction can be more obvious and immediately destructive there are other addictions that are just as powerful and deadly. They include food, shopping, sex, pornography, internet and gambling. Do you use any of these things to help you cope with stress or escape life’s problems? Do you find that you can’t go for long periods of time without them? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, you may be addicted.

by Charlotte R. Williams Williams Wellness Consultants Charlotte is a wellness educator in the Triad area.

She is passionate about creating timely solutions for community health needs. She can be reached at WilliamsWellness@live.com

The other day, while at Panera Bread, I overheard a woman (I’ll call her Sherry) talking with her friends. Sherry was discussing how she felt about her impending divorce. As the conversation went on, I began to realize the story behind what led to the problems between Sherry and her husband.

Apparently, Sherry’s husband had started spending more and more time on social networking sites like FaceBook™ and MySpace ©. At first, Sherry joined the sites as well – in her profile she chose to use a picture of her and her husband while his profile picture was of him alone. Sherry also noticed that her husband’s status went from married to single.

And the final red flag for Sherry was when her husband began having “business trips” and spending additional money. It was then that Sherry realized her husband was meeting women that he had met online f2f (face to face).

Sherry is not alone. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Internet is a significant factor in 2 out of 3 divorces. In fact, 5% to 10% of all web surfers suffer from some form of web or online dependency. Internet Addiction Disorder, also known as IAD has been added to the various compulsive behaviors that people can engage in to excessive points that interfere with daily life.

Addiction is defined as the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (such as narcotics) to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma.

Are you addicted?

Use the word addict and images of crack houses, meth labs and drug dealers may come to mind.

When you hear of a person being “hooked”, alcohol, drugs and tobacco are usually what people first think of. In fact over 23 million Americans have an addiction to these substances. According to the NC Medical Journal in our state (North Carolina), more

Signs of addiction Many times, addicts lead seemingly normal lives and their addiction becomes part of their secret or double life. In their book You: Being Beautiful, Doctors Roizen & Oz provide the following ways to tell if you or someone you know is addicted.

•You have a compelling need to engage in the behavior.

•You lose control as a result of the behavior.

•You continue the behavior even if there are adverse effects (problems with family or work) According to Dr. Kimberly Young, author of Caught in the Net, signs of Internet addiction include the following: • Being preoccupied with the Internet • The need to use the Internet for increasing amounts of time • Unsuccessful attempts to limit Internet use • Remaining online longer than originally planned • Placing relationships or work at risk because of the Internet • Lying to others to hide the extent of Internet activity • Using the internet as an escape from life’s issues Gambler’s Anonymous provides the following warning signs for gambling addiction • Feeling the need to bet more and more money • Lying to family and friends about how much you really gambled • Tried unsuccessfully to stop gambling • Gamble as a way of escape • Relying on others for money to get out of a gambling situation • Jeopardizing family or career because of gambling • Borrowing money to finance gambling • Gambling to get money back

the individual is now left in a worse state than if they would have faced the original problem.

Never as Good as the First Time Choosing to expose yourself to addictive substances is a lot like opening Pandora’s Box…once you open it up it’s very difficult if impossible to close it (without help). Here’s why: addictive substances stimulate the release of another chemical produced by our brain known as dopamine. Notice the similarity to “dope”, the slang term for drugs. This chemical is released in an area of our brains that makes us feel extreme pleasure. The very first time a user experiences a high it is imprinted in the brains pathway. Every time after the first time, the brain (psychological) and body (physical) are working together (physiological) to get back to that first high. No matter how hard the user tries, they will never again experience the intensity of the first high. So addiction becomes an endless pursuit like a dog chasing its’ tail. Once a person is addicted they become dependent physiologically and/or psychologically.

Break Free Addiction robs people of time, peace, joy family, friends, money, jobs, and most of all their health.

The good news is this, if you or someone you love is in fact addicted, there is hope. The following ten steps will help you begin the decision process of breaking free from the bondage of addiction.

By going a step further and getting help from the resources listed, you will start on the road to recovery.

Your journey begins by taking one step at a time.

Remember your breakthrough is on the other side.

• Be honest about the addictive behavior or activity • Find a trusted person that you can be accountable to • Avoid environments that trigger the behavior • Seek professional help • Do not try to fly solo • Find healthy ways to deal with stress (for example exercise) • Seek help through your EAP (Employee Assistance Program) • Take one day at a time • Seek a spiritual support system • Pray

Pleasure Principle There is an actual reason that addiction is so, well, addicting. Our brain produces chemicals known as endorphins. Endorphins are responsible for making us feel good and experience happiness. The more we engage in particular behaviors, the more endorphins are released into our blood stream; traveling throughout our bodies and making us feel relaxed. This is one of the driving forces behind addiction. Whatever pain, hurt or emptiness a person feels can be temporarily relieved through our “medication” of choice. This instant gratification experienced due to the rush of endorphins is shortlived, which causes an ‘addict’ to seek even more of the substance they use to avoid feeling discomfort.

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Black Fine Art In High Point Phyllis Bridges

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loyd Newkirk, Michael Pendegrass, Marjorie Barner, Emmett Williams, Otis Hairston, are names that may not resonate with many here in the triad, but at a local art gallery in the heart of High Point they are helping to introduce Black Fine Art to the community. Launched in October of 2008, Yalik’s Modern Art Gallery is lead by High Point native Phyllis Bridges. There, local artist have a platform to display their works in a professional gallery along side others who are equally gifted and share a similar passion. Yalik’s is open on Saturday and Sunday, with guided tours offered throughout the week, but by appointment only.

Phyllis says that when her work as an interior designer began to dwindle, she drew on her passion for art as the inspiration to establish her gallery. “I wanted to have a very nice facility where local artist could display and sell their work and also provide a place where I could educate the public about Black Fine Art,” she says. The slogan on a name plate that greets everyone that enters the gallery reads, “A place to learn about art through the eyes of another color.” Visitors are provided with information about featured artist as well as their art form. Though the gallery is in a non traditional setting (a converted house) it is the epitome of a gallery in every other way. There are collages, paintings and artifacts from far and near. The centerpiece of the gallery is an aluminum sculpture by Frank Holder. Surrounding this piece are various works that exemplify the expertise of African American artists. There’s a painting by Juan de Pareja, a 16th century Spanish painter who posed for his master, artist Diego Valazquez. Peraja was a mulatto son of a female slave, his father was a Spaniard.

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Yaliks Modern Art continued from page 26 found hanging at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain. Local photographer Otis Hairston’s work is also featured. Hairston is recognized for capturing significant moments in Black history in Greensboro over the last 50 years.

In recent years, Black Fine Art has seen a rise in popularity due mainly to the lack of exploitation. While other works have been victimized by counterfeiters and thieves, Black Fine Art has traditionally been collected by other races and wealthy African Americans wanting to give recognition to the artist. Bill Cosby contributed to the popularity of Black Fine Art when he frequently displayed pieces from his collection on the set of his 80s sitcom, The Cosby Show. NBA star Grant Hill has also toured the country displaying his museum quality collection of Fine Black art, concluding his trip in 2007 at his Alma Matta, Duke University in Durham (visit www.granthill.com to see collection).

In a first, Swann Auction Galleries in New York sold the works of African American artists at an auction of Black Fine Art in February of 2007. The proceeds exceeded $2.3 million and many record prices were achieved for works by the most significant African American artist of the 20th century such as Bob Blackburn, Elizabeth Catlett, Norman Lewis and Hale Woodruff.

In May of 2007, an untitled piece by Jean-Michel Basquiat sold for $14.6 million at Sotheby’s in New York.

Phyllis Bridges also plans to organize an annual art show that will take place at the Show Place in downtown High Point beginning in August of this year. She also is inviting anyone that has a interest in African American Art, and other artist as well to visit Yalik’s Modern Art Gallery located at 1216 Cedrow Drive, High Point, NC or call (336) 989-0047 or online at www.yaliksmodernart.com

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Chef Barry Moody continued from page 18 not only allowed him sell his product in their store, but also set up a station where he could give hot samples to their customers. These sessions became so successful that when Barry published his cook book, Comfort Foods of the South, it became an overnight hit. In addition to the Fresh Market, Spice Delight seasonings can be found in several locations throughout Greensboro and Winston-Salem including the 311 Meat Market, Crazy Fish on Waughtown, and Forsythe Seafood.

As our nations economy has taken a toll on most businesses, Barry says that he has continued to be blessed. He says that due to the recession, more people are spending more time at home and cooking, instead of eating out.

This opportunity has also allowed his business to grow. “I constantly receive feedback from customers who say they cant cook without my spice,” he says.

Barry’s gift doesn’t stop with cooking. He also teaches monthly cooking classes at Best Health in Winston Salem, and at Wake Forest Medical Center.

He says that his inspiration is food, people, and good music. “I like to keep things simple and make people smile with good food,” he says.

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Moving by Faith

Tisa Singleton

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ome time has passed since she opened a day care center in her home. The worries and concerns that existed then don’t compare to the challenges she faces today. Instead of a hand full of kids to care for, and a staff of nearly 3 to manage, she’s now responsible for nearly 200 children and leads a staff of almost forty. If you ask Tisa Singleton what her most important accomplishment in life has been thus far, she says it’s her ever growing faith in God and recognizing how far He has brought her. “I haven’t always had everything in order,” she says. “There have been times when I’ve had to lean on others for comfort and support just to make it.” Now that she finds herself in a position where she can return the favor, she uses her blessings to make a difference in the lives of others.

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an average country girl from Fayetteville. After graduating from high school, she enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University. Two years into her program she realized she wasn’t quite ready for college life, so she took some time off to feed an inherited entrepreneurial craving. Tisa later attended Guilford Technical Community College and received an associates degree in Early Childhood Education, after which she graduated from John Wesley College with her bachelors degree in Business Management and Ethics.

As a child she watched her father start and grow his own business. “He published a magazine, and I was amazed to see him do something that he enjoyed and provide an income for himself while doing it,” she says. Her fathers influence in combination with coming from a family of educators, is what inspired Tisa to own her very own business.

So with funds she received from her income tax return, she went to the Guilford Child Development Center and obtained a starter kit for opening a day care center. “I followed it step by step.” She says, “and a few bumps and obstacles along the way, In The Beginnings Child Care Center was born.”

Tisa’s vision continues to be fulfilled with her company growing from one, to four locations throughout Greensboro. She says that she has a special interest for meeting the needs of parents who as a result of the economic turmoil in our country have complex work schedules (such as 2nd and 3rd shift or weekends). “Not everyone works a 9 to 5 job,” she says, “and my centers

“Her natural love for children and the excitement that is dawned on their faces are the things that makes her job fulfilling”

1400 Summit Avenue location expanded in 2004, and today there are four locations in Greensboro.

can accommodate all of their schedules.”

In addition to accommodating non traditional work schedules, Tisa also offers a program called Godly Love, which through referrals from area churches, parents receive free childcare while they seek employment. This benefit is only available up to four weeks and there’s only one spot open at each center.

Her natural love for children and the excitement on their faces is what Tisa says makes her job fulfilling. The impact that Tisa has on her own children is just as important as the one she has on the children she cares for. “I would love for my kids to follow in my footsteps,” she says. I understand that how I live my life will directly affect them and the decisions they make.

The future for Tisa Singleton definitely involves more growth for In the Beginning Child Care Centers. She says there is always a need for qualified and educated staff members who are committed to meeting the needs of the children at her centers. The positions that Tisa would like to fill include: drivers for the vans to transport the children, cooks, teachers and directors. Tisa is seeking individuals with degrees in Early Childhood Education.

For more information about In The Beginning Child Care Centers, please contact Tisa Singleton at (336) 272-3444.

Johnnie Allen Carter, her father, Tisa says has been her biggest inspiration.

In The Beginning Child Care Centers offer free diapers and Birthday parties for kids.

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All Occasions Wrapping

Whatever The Occasion, We’ve Got You Covered

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Reina Blocker

here are many ways to express feelings towards someone. Traditionally, this has been achieved with greeting cards, flowers, and candy. For those with deep pockets and non-traditional imaginations, the ante has been raised to include exceptional gifts such as automobiles, diamonds, real estate and cash. For most people it’s not how extravagant the gift is; but rather “It’s the thought that counts.” Reina Blocker has given more consideration to that thought and started a business that will take the art of gift giving to another level.

Her company is called All Occasions Wrapping.

Established in 2006, Reina says her intentions were to create candy wrappers for parties and different occasions. She says that while surfing the internet for home based businesses, she came across the idea. The personalization of gift wrapping caught her attention and lead her to purchase software to create her products. There are several options in her collection and she says that everyday something new is discovered. “Just when I think no one understands my concepts and ideas, I read something about others in my industry who have experienced success and I get inspired,” she says.

“Just knowing that I am a business owner and that I created the products that I sell is very gratifying,” says Reina. “I stand by everything I sell because I know that my products represent me.”

There are several different items available at All Occasions Wrapping. including Mintbook, Candy Cakes, The Emergency Chocolate Kit, Candy Dishes made from red clay, and candy bars that she wraps with a personal insignia just for your special someone. When Reina adds her wrappings and artistic touch to an ordinary item, the gift becomes extra special because the receiver will notice that the giver made an extra effort with their expression.

The At Home Pamper Me Kit includes everything that is needed to comfort Her, just as the Gentleman’s Facial Tub provides Him with every necessity for perfect shaving and grooming experiences.

Reina says that she would love to see All Occasions Wrapping services utilized by other small businesses as a marketing tool when they want to make a positive, lasting impression on potential clients or promote their products and services in the community. Reina would like “to be the company that others seek when they need memorable or unique favors for upcoming parties or events.”

For more information about All Occasions Wrapping, please call (336)370-9660.

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Raleigh, North Carolina

Dennis Gaddy Community Success Initiative www.communitysuccess.org

“It’s Personal”

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e says that in the next ten years more people will be released from prison than any other time in American History. And of those released, American males will make up a larger percentage than any other ethnic group. One out of eleven African American adults will come in contact with the criminal justice system either by jail, prison, probation, or parole. Gaddy says it’s a disappointing percentage when compared to just one in forty-five White American adults.

Just as he works to find solutions to reduce the staggering numbers that affect his race, he is also concerned about where will these people will go and what opportunities will be available for them. Statistically, the likelihood of offenders returning to prison is higher due to their inability to adjust to a new lifestyle of freedom.

Dennis Gaddy, a Fairmont native, has allowed his personal experience with the criminal justice system to guide him in helping others facing the same obstacles that he has. After spending a portion of his life incarcerated, Dennis says that upon his release, or what he likes to describe as reentry into society, his options were limited. “Many adults are forced to reestablish themselves from scratch after incarceration,” he says. Instead of letting his situation determine his future, Dennis says that he decided to search for a solution that would not only help him, but thousands of others as well.

Through his involvement with a work release program known as Good Work, Gaddy became acquainted with its director John Parker. While under his leadership, Dennis says he was allowed to focus on getting his life in order prior to being released. Dennis would soon begin to teach classes for personal development and leadership in the chapel of the Wake Correctional facility. As a result of the participation

Lead by Dennis Gaddy, Community Success Initiative is assisting individuals with reconnecting with society.

His efforts give hope and encouragement to thousands in the Raleigh area.

from interested inmates, he decided to establish a program that could be available to all citizens in his community. In May of 2004, Community Success Initiative was born. This 501c-3 non-profit organization workload is comprised mostly of reentry cases. On a weekly basis, CSI offers classes at the Job Link Career Center located at 3351 Carl Sandberg Court in Raleigh. Here individuals are provided with the resources to help them address challenges in areas such as: employment, housing, education and human services. “If these individuals aren’t shown compassion from anyone, without many options, they’re likely to repeat their past,” he says.

One segment of the program that Dennis says has flourished is the Reentry Resource Rountable, that helps the community learn more about the reentry process while serving as a support network for those involved. Started with just 4 people, the group has grown to over 300 with partnerships throughout the state. Dennis says that in order for the group to continue providing its services, there are certain needs that must be met such as securing African American male mentors, financial support for its substance abuse program, and donations in the form of money, transportation, food and time.

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