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NAACP 2008-2013Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2008 County Chapter of the NAACP C4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 Meetings Ongoing NAACP Community Awareness Meeting, every 4th Mon. of each month, 7 p.m.,at Shiloh Bapt, Church. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 31,2008—CI MLK Day Celebrants Hope For Better World By Mike Barnhardt Davie County Enterprise Record Marshal Steele says one of the presidential candidates gives President Lyndon Johnson credit for the Civil Rights Act, Leslie Grey recounted the injustices her father endured, not far from the plantations that owned his grandmother, and of the injustices she's endured from her own race. Dr, Robert Landry told of moving from Puerto Rico to Ahoskie as a child and not understanding the different rules for blacks and whites. While the country has come a long way, the zest for equality that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. championed in the early 1960s; isn't finished. And the Davie County NAACP celebrated King's legacy Monday, Jan. 21 the same way King spread his message - in a church. There were plenty of prayers and songs of faith, tributes and personal stories. The day started in Downtown Mocksville with a march down Depot Street to Second Presbyterian Church, led by Masons from the Corinthian Lodge. The Western Carolina University Gospel Choir was already in the church, and performed several gospel favorites, with the audience singing along, clapping and tapping their feet. Second Presbyterian's Marshal Steele welcomed the crowd that filled the church. "I'm glad to see so many young people here," Steele said. "The only way they can find out about him (Dr. King) is through programs like this. He was a special man in my life. One of the presidential candidates said Johnson passed the Civil Rights Act. If it wasn't for Dr, King, there probably wouldn't have been a Civil Rights Act." "We can use our hands, our feet and our minds to make a reality of Dr. King's dream," said the Rev. Andrew W. Brown, Davie NAACP president. "It is up to us to add what we can do, be a witness in this community." Everyone stood to sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Symone Naylor then read from Psalm 84, and minister Tamela Tatum, NAACP chaplain, led a litany of remembrance. Grey, a Davie High School senior, read her speech that had won a contest a day earlier at the Brock Performing Arts Center, sponsored by the Town of Mocksville. She talked about her father, who was 4 when the Civil Rights Act was ratified. "It gave many blacks a hope for a brighter future," she said. Although free, blacks had endured social injustices - sometimes violent - for 100 years. Before 1964, Grey said, there were two types of blacks, poor and lower class. The Civil Rights Act gave them more opportunities. Her father got a college degree, as did many others. Some black people flourished, others didn't. The gaps between black people became wider, she said. Grey said she had been taunted by black schoolmates simply because she enunciates words correctly. But she knows history, as well. She remembers her ancestors, and what they endured. "The act has brought us along a lot further than the confines of the plantation," Grey said. Page 1 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2008 County Chapter of the NAACP Landry, Davie's school superintendent, told of moving at a young age from his native Puerto Rico - where the, color of one's skin meant nothing - to Ahoskie, a farming town in northeastern North Carolina. English was his second language. He remembers going to the movie theater to see James Bond in Goldfinger, but not understanding the different sections for blacks and whites. He didn't see the movie that day, and went home to ask questions. At high school, Landry made friends, and fellow students called them names. "We were all self - deceived," he said. Landry called King's style liberating. It's a style that worked then - and can work now. "An individual must get over individual concerns to the concerns of all of humanity. Self deception can blind you to the true solution to a problem. Don't crawl into a box." Landry presented a cap to William Ijames, who received a standing ovation as he humbly accepted the honor. A long-time employee of the school system - like Landry - the two have become friends. Ijames got to know Landry's daughters, Holly and Heidi, and Heidi, a lieutenant with the US Coast Guard, had sent the cap for Ijames. Landry said that every time he sees Ijames, he asks about his daughters. "He epitomizes everything I've said," Landry said. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 22, 2008 — C5 Mothers of the Year The Davie County NAACP held its annual Mother of the Year Coronation on Sunday, May 4 at Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church, Mocksville, with representatives from various churches. Krysta Gary, Mainviile AME Zion, was crowned the NAACP Mother of the Year for 2008-2009. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 11 Students Rewarded For Academic Performance Students were honored for academic performance May 1 at the Brock Performing Arts Center. Following is a list of Davie High graduates who received scholarships and honors. Le Jour Des Femmes Club Doretha Latten Wilson Scholarship - Apiffany Alexandria Gaither, Leslie Jewell Gray, Jasmine Briana Scott, Justina Necole Scott. ��*xxxxtr**t*t*r*,r**s��xax*�:sa**,t,t*�ssaa**a**,tta**xxxxrerer��rx���xxxrerrr�r���:exx�:e****r D4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 Special Events Friday, Oct. 24 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, sponsored by Davie NAACP, at Davie Sr. Services, 278 Meroney Street, Mocksville. Come enjoy evening of fellowship & entertainment. Page 2 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2008 County Chapter of the NAACP D4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet This Friday The Davie NAACP will have its annual Freedom Fund banquet on Friday, Oct, 24 at Davie Senior Services at 278 Meroney St. Mocksville. Members and guests are invited for an evening of fellowship and entertainment. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 — 7 Anderson, Graham Earn Davie NAACP Awards The Davie County NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Banquet at the Davie County Senior Center on Oct. 24. About 100 members and guests attended the dinner and program, which consisted of music by soloist, Marshall Steele of Mocksville. He was accompanied on the piano by Angela Graham Robinson. The president of the local chapter, the Rev. Andrew Brown, presented awards after the meal. Avis Anderson received the President's Award, which is given annually by the organization to a member who has contributed meaningful service to the NAACP. Anderson has served as treasurer of the Davie Branch for 12 years. " I feel honored to receive this award," Anderson said. "My philosophy is that life is not about me, it's about doing what I can to help others, and that's what I enjoy most." Dr. Regina Graham received the Community Service Award for serving six years on the Davie County Board of Education. During her term on the board, she served as chair during the 2006-2007 school year. She has participated in many other community organizations and events. " I thank my husband Raphael, family and friends, and all of the Davie citizens for the support I received during difficult situations," Graham said. "Most of all, I thank God for providing the opportunity for me to serve the children in our school system." Page 3 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2008 County Chapter of the NAACP C4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 Meetings Ongoing NAACP Community Awareness Meeting, every 4th Mon. of each month, 7 p.m.,at Shiloh Bapt, Church. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008 — CI MLK Day Celebrants Hope For Better World By Mike Barnhardt Davie County Enterprise Record Marshal Steele says one of the presidential candidates gives President Lyndon Johnson credit for the Civil Rights Act, Leslie Grey recounted the injustices her father endured, not far from the plantations that owned his grandmother, and of the injustices she's endured from her own race. Dr, Robert Landry told of moving from Puerto Rico to Ahoskie as a child and not understanding the different rules for blacks and whites. While the country has come a long way, the zest for equality that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. championed in the early 1960s isn't finished. And the Davie County NAACP celebrated King's legacy Monday, Jan. 21 the same way King spread his message - in a church. There were plenty of prayers and songs of faith, tributes and personal stories. The day started in Downtown Mocksville with a march down Depot Street to Second Presbyterian Church, led by Masons from the Corinthian Lodge. The Western Carolina University Gospel Choir was already in the church, and performed several gospel favorites, with the audience singing along, clapping and tapping their feet. Second Presbyterian's Marshal Steele welcomed the crowd that filled the church. "I'm glad to see so many young people here," Steele said. "The only way they can find out about him (Dr. King) is through programs like this. He was a special man in my life. One of the presidential candidates said Johnson passed the Civil Rights Act. If it wasn't for Dr, King, there probably wouldn't have been a Civil Rights Act." "We can use our hands, our feet and our minds to make a reality of Dr. King's dream," said the Rev. Andrew W. Brown, Davie NAACP president. "it is up to us to add what we can do, be a witness in this community." Everyone stood to sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Symone Naylor then read from Psalm 84, and minister Tamela Tatum, NAACP chaplain, led a litany of remembrance. Grey, a Davie High School senior, read her speech that had won a contest a day earlier at the Brock Performing Arts Center, sponsored by the Town of Mocksville. She talked about her father, who was 4 when the Civil Rights Act was ratified. "It gave many blacks a hope for a brighter future," she said. Although free, blacks had endured social injustices - sometimes violent - for 100 years. Before 1964, Grey said, there were two types of blacks, poor and lower class. The Civil Rights Act gave them more opportunities. Her father got a college degree, as did many others. Some black people flourished, others didn't. The gaps between black people became wider, she said. Grey said she had been taunted by black schoolmates simply because she enunciates words correctly. But she knows history, as well. She remembers her ancestors, and what they endured. "The act has brought us along a lot further than the confines of the plantation," Grey said. Page 1 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2008 County Chapter of the NAACP Landry, Davie's school superintendent, told of moving at a young age from his native Puerto Rico - where the, color of one's skin meant nothing - to Ahoskie, a farming town in northeastern North Carolina. English was his second language. He remembers going to the movie theater to see James Bond in Goldfinger, but not understanding the different sections for blacks and whites. He didn't see the movie that day, and went home to ask questions. At high school, Landry made friends, and fellow students called them names. "We were all self - deceived," he said. Landry called King's style liberating. It's a style that worked then - and can work now. "An individual must get over individual concerns to the concerns of all of humanity. Self deception can blind you to the true solution to a problem. Don't crawl into a box." Landry presented a cap to William Ijames, who received a standing ovation as he humbly accepted the honor. A long-time employee of the school system - like Landry - the two have become friends. Ijames got to know Landry's daughters, Holly and Heidi, and Heidi, a lieutenant with the US Coast Guard, had sent the cap for Ijames. Landry said that every time he sees Ijames, he asks about his daughters. "He epitomizes everything I've said," Landry said. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 22, 2008 — C5 Mothers of the Year The Davie County NAACP held its annual Mother of the Year Coronation on Sunday, May 4 at Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church, Mocksville, with representatives from various churches. Krysta Gary, Mainviile AME Zion, was crowned the NAACP Mother of the Year for 2008-2009. rexrexxve*x�:e�xrerex�reax:tt�**,t**,ttt**t************s*r**x*trxxxx:e:e:e:e:a:e:e:e:e:ex:e*t******:e*��xxxx* DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 11 Students Rewarded For Academic Performance Students were honored for academic performance May 1 at the Brock Performing Arts Center. Following is a list of Davie High graduates who received scholarships and honors. Le Jour Des Femmes Club Doretha Latten Wilson Scholarship - Apiffany Alexandria Gaither, Leslie Jewell Gray, Jasmine Briana Scott, Justina Necole Scott. ********,rx**r****:exxxxrere���x:exrre�rererererrrrererr��xrexrerex�x:x*ax�x�xxax*��r:e�xx�rererex�:e�xrerex� D4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 Special Events Friday, Oct. 24 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, sponsored by Davie NAACP, at Davie Sr. Services, 278 Meroney Street, Mocksville. Come enjoy evening of fellowship & entertainment. ****************,r*•****..x:��:��xxxxx�........r�.�:e�:ecerv�:e,��r�r��xr�r�xr�r�xr�r�r�r��:s���x:e«..����:e�:e Page 2 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2008 County Chapter of the NAACP D4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet This Friday The Davie NAACP will have its annual Freedom Fund banquet on Friday, Oct, 24 at Davie Senior Services at 278 Meroney St. Mocksville. Members and guests are invited for an evening of fellowship and entertainment. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Nov. 20,2008 — 7 Anderson, Graham Earn Davie NAACP Awards The Davie County NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Banquet at the Davie County Senior Center on Oct. 24. About 100 members and guests attended the dinner and program, which consisted of music by soloist, Marshall Steele of Mocksville. He was accompanied on the piano by Angela Graham Robinson. The president of the local chapter, the Rev. Andrew Brown, presented awards after the meal. Avis Anderson received the President's Award, which is given annually by the organization to a member who has contributed meaningful service to the NAACP. Anderson has served as treasurer of the Davie Branch for 12 years. "I feel honored to receive this award," Anderson said. "My philosophy is that life is not about me, its about doing what I can to help others, and that's what I enjoy most." Dr. Regina Graham received the Community Service Award for serving six years on the Davie County Board of Education. During her term on the board, she served as chair during the 2006-2007 school year. She has participated in many other community organizations and events. " I thank my husband Raphael, family and friends, and all of the Davie citizens for the support I received during difficult situations," Graham said. "Most of all. I thank God for providing the opportunity for me to serve the children in our school system." Page 3 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2009 County Chapter of the NAACP DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 - B9 Meetings Ongoing NAACP Community Awareness Meeting, every 4th Mon. of each month, 7 p.m.,at Shiloh Bapt, Church. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 — I MLK Activities Saturday, Sunday March, Program Franklin McCain of Charlotte, a retired executive of the Celanese Corp. and president of the board of trustees at N.C. A&T University, will be the guest speaker for the annual Davie County NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. community service on Saturday, Jan. 17. McCain was one of the four A&T freshmen who launched a massive sit-in movement of high school, college and university students across the nation when they "sat -in" at the white's only lunch counter at Woolworth in Greensboro on Feb, 1, 1960. This movement eventually led to the Public Accommodation Bill that was passed by Congress and signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964. The 1 p.m. service will be preceded by a gathering at Mocksville's Town Square and a march starting at 12:30 p.m. to Shiloh Baptist Church, 544 E. Depot St. The service is open to all. Speech Contest The 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. ,Public Speaking Contest for students, sponsored by the town of Mocksville, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Brock Performing Arts Center on North Main Street in Mocksville. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 - D5 Special Events Saturday, Jan. 17 Davie NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. Comm. Service, 1 p.m. service, preceded by gathering at Town Square and march starting 12:30 p.m. to Shiloh Bapt. Church, 514 E. Depot St. Community .service open to all. Sunday, Jan. 18 17th Annual Public Speaking Contest, sponsored by Town of Mocksville, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. at Brock Performing Arts Center, 2 p.m. *����.x:e:tan,t*xx:e��■****x:e:e...***s***������*******:e��r�e*****:*��x:s*****�r�r.****���x�:e** Page 1 of 5 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2009 County Chapter of the NAACP DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, .Jan. 22, 2009 —1 Civil Rights Veteran Says It's Vital To Stand Behind Obama By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech was his most popular. But it wasn't his best, said Franklin McCain, who spoke at the Davie NAACP King celebration Saturday afternoon. McCain himself is a civil rights veteran — one of four students who conducted a peaceful sit-in at the "white's only" Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro in 1960. "It has been misinterpreted, It's about broken promises and more or less, 'I have a nightmare.' Why'I have a dream' is so popular, because as interpreted, requires absolutely nothing. It is a good nonthreatening sound bite. It does not rock the establishment at all. Is this the dream we want to keep alive? I don't think so." Change, McCain, said, comes about from sacrifice and controlled chaos. "You've got to irritate people. I think that's what my station in life is. If I don't hear people telling me, 'Franklin, you're crazy,' then I've got some concerns. "Don't let Tuesday be the last time we get on the bus and go to Washington. We need to again and again show up to support our president, Mr. Obama." Being sworn in as president is a short honeymoon, McCain said. He cited blogs titled "No Obama in 2012." "The poor man hasn't served one day yet they won't even give him that chance. If we don't show support, he will fail. God knows we don't want that to happen. "You here need to get on the bus. I don't care where you live in this country, if you look like me ... you face the same injustices. It's everywhere and you need to be on that bus, not just in Washington, but in your own cities, your own states." Tombstones, McCain, have two dates - neither of which you have anything to do with. It's the dash in between the numbers that we control. What would that dash say? She got on the bus. He was concerned about people. He did the right thing by his God and his neighbor." King, McCain said, was killed at one of his lowest points of popularity. His main focus at the time was ending the war in Vietnam. The powers -that -be didn't like a civil rights activist talking about the war, McCain said. "I don't know of too many just wars - except the wars on poverty and the war on illiteracy." King would be disturbed the federal government's intrusion into our private lives, our distribution of wealth, jobs, healthcare. "You, and people who look like me, don't have equal access to healthcare. A whole lot of folk don't have equal access to justice, to healthcare, to jobs ... One thing King despised was greed. There is no trust and it affects all of us." King would be disturbed by the influence of big business on government. "Untold unholy alliances have been made at the expense of your and other common folk who look like me. "You ought to be concerned about the moral decay in this country," McCain said. "I am proud to be called old-fashioned. We still believe in caring and sharing." While we may enjoy watching movies and sports, we don't have to follow the moral paths of those, people, McCain said. "No matter how popular they are, we don't have to follow them. "I thank God for the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.- a minister of the gospel and a Christian." The Rev, Andrew Brown, president of the Davie NAACP, offered a prayer before the group marched from the square in Downtown Mocksville to the Shiloh Baptist Church on Depot Street. "Dr. King would be amazed at what is going to happen this week in Washington," Brown said. "Reflect on what has happened through the years." Also speaking were the Rev. Joe B. Clark, Shiloh pastor; the Rev. James Clement, pastor of Fairfield Baptist; and Reynold Duncan, NAACP second vice president. The St. John AME Zion choir provided music. :e:ex*xx:e:e�xxxxrxxxzxxxxx*x*:e******:e:e:e:e:e:e�rexxxxx�x:e��:erer�*�,r*******,t,t*,t,t,t****aaa*,tz,�*xx:ex:e Page 2 of 5 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2009 County Chapter of the NAACP DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 — 7 Local NAACP Celebrating Members of the Davie Chapter of the NAACP are celebrating the 100th year of the organization. "The NAACP celebrates a century of remarkable history this year," said the Rev. Andrew Brown, president. "Come join the Davie County unit at Shiloh Baptist Church the fourth Monday in each month at 7 p.m. as we seek to help support the national and state missions, as well as impact the local community." On Feb. 14. the third "Historic Thousands on Jones Street' march and rally was held in Raleigh. The 100th year national convention will be held July 11-16 in New York City. A multiracial group of activists organized on Feb, 12, 1909 with a pledge to fight for civil and political liberty for all people. "Through pressure and protests over the years, gains have been made," Brown said. Public schools were desegregated in 1954, lunch counters in 1960 and the Voting Rights Act was enacted in 1965. Visit www.naacp.org to learn more. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 16,2009 — 9 Gospel Fest Saturday At South Davie Le Jour des Femmes Club will present Gospel Fest-A Jubilation Experience of Song and Praise - on Saturday, April 18 at 6 p.m. at South Davie Middle School in Mocksville. Guest performers will include: New Bethel Spiritual Choir, G -Three Jazz Ensemble, Friends -N - Christ, Glory -PHI -Steppers, Fairfield Men's Choir, Paula Lewis, and the Rev. Johnny Brown. Master of ceremony will be the Rev. Samuel Thomas of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Proceeds will benefit the club's scholarship fund. tr**xrreztrtxxarex*tt*mar:et***��rrr***rerrr**,t*xaaax***�arrre**rrerx*a��aax***x�aa**axrrx*** C2 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 23, 2009 NAACP Accepting Nominations For Mother Of The Year Award The Davie County NAACP will host its annual Mother of the Year coronation on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. at St. John AME Zion Church, Campbell Road, Mocksville. The winner is chosen by the most money raised. Participants are awarded a certificate, a gift bag and treated to a meal. Churches may submit participants, and names should be turned in by Monday, April 27, during the 7 p.m. meeting of the NAACP at Shiloh Baptist Church, Depot Street, Mocksville. x**se*aa«****veaax:e,t*,tx:s:sx****xxxx�*,ta*��:e*trtaa�x:e:e**�r:s:s:sx:e*,t*:s:a:e,ttx:sxx**xax�a:e**rrerre***: DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 14, 2009 - 9 Students hard work rewarded with scholarships Le Jour Des Femmes Club Doretha Latten Wilson Scholarship - Aaron Lechad Peoples *aa'a***�xxrex*:tx*xxeas,•r*�xres<r*se*fexxx:e:t:t,t*xa..:e***x:ea:e***,rxxa***a:sx�***ar�aa:e***a..***«r�r�. Page 3 of 5 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2009 County Chapter of the NAACP 4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 11, 2009 Landry To Speak To NAACP Dr, Robert Landry, superintendent of Davie County Schools, will speak at the monthly meeting of the Davie County NAACP at 7 p,m, on Monday, June 22 at Shiloh Baptist Church on Depot Street, Mocksville, All parents and others interested are invited. ar��arrr���r�xa•********...:sx:sxx«r,r,r,r,r,r,r��xxxrx���a•�a•******,r****:e:ex****:e�xxx*.�x..x:s:ea�� C4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 11, 2009 Barbara Seawright NAACP Mother of Year Barbara Seawright is the Davie County NAACP Mother Of the Year for 2009-2010. She is a member of Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church, where she provides leadership in a host of ministries. She is a member of the Lions Club and board vice president for the Advocacy Center of Davie County. She is chair of the program committee for the Davie NAACP. Second runner-up was Sadie Jones of St. John AME Zion Church. Third runner-up was Marjorie Johnson of Shiloh Baptist Church, Krysta Gary, last year's winner, crowned Seawright. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 30,2009 — 9 NAACP Rainbow Tea Saturday The Davie County Branch of the NAACP will host a Rainbow Tea and membership drive in celebration of the NAACP's 100th anniversary at the Davie County Public Library on North Main Street in Mocksville at 4 p .m . Saturday, Aug. 1. tt*,t*a«att***,s«rerer�:exaxrexs*,t*,+*,tt*,t********,t*,r***x:e:erererearearearaxaxrrererxx�xaxaaaxraaaaa** 4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 159 2009 NAACP Banquet Oct. 23 The Davie County NAACP will have its annual Freedom Fund/Awards Banquet at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at Davie County Senior Services, Meroney Street, Mocksville. Donations of $15 are requested. xrerar�:e:s��x:ear,aa•*:******:e���r�x............x��,�xrr,axe*:sa•�a•*****a•*****«**:***.*:ems*....... Page 4 of 5 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2009 County Chapter of the NAACP DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 - C3 Davie NAACP Among Fastest Growing in North Carolina Sixty-one new members joined the Davie County Branch of the National Association of Colored People (NAACP) in a campaign from July -September. It earned a second -place award at the state convention for the Davie group. Members held the annual Freedom Fund and Awards banquet on Oct, 23 at Davie Senior Services, The branch has been in continuous operation since it was chartered in 1953. The speaker for the program, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the national NAACP, was William "Woody" Woodard, who served as the president of the Statesville Branch for 20 years. Music was provided by Ralph Dalton. The Mother of the Year award was presented to Barbara Seawright of Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church. The Membership Award was presented to Pastor Nettye Ijames-Barber of New Jerusalem Apostolic Church, whose congregation enlisted the most new members during the campaign drive. Justice C. Fulton of Fairfield Baptist Church received the Davie County Branch Service Award. Page 5 of 5 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2010 County Chapter of the NAACP DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 14,2010-1 March, Speeches To Commemorate Dr. King The vice president of the state NAACP will be the guest speaker as Davie County celebrates Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. Carolyn Coleman, also a member of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, is scheduled to speak during a program that starts at 1 p.m. at St. John AME Zion Church on Campbell Road. The day starts at noon at the Veteran's Memorial on the square in Downtown Mocksville. The group will walk to the church starting at about 12:15. Coleman, a member of the NAACP national board, is a native of Savannah, Ga. and is a long- time advocate of human rights. The annual speech contest sponsored by the Town of Mocksville will not be held this year. ................. C6 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 Meetings Ongoing NAACP Community Awareness Meeting, every 4th Mon. of each month, 7 p.m.,at Shiloh Bapt. Church. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 — 3 People Of Haiti On Minds Of King Supporters By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record St. John AME Zion Church was full Monday afternoon as Davie County celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But it was the people of Haiti who were on the minds of the people. The offering didn't go to the Davie chapter of the NAACP. It went for Haiti relief. Alfred Mason performed a song he wrote that morning. "Lord, have mercy on the people in Haiti," he sang. "Little children there are crying, so many people there are dying." The Rev. Andrew Brown, president of the Davie chapter, spoke briefly at the Veteran's Monument in downtown Mocksville before a march to St. John. He said that King spent his life trying to help the poor. "Poor continue to be with us, not only in Haiti, but in our midst. He also talked about the absence of war. We still have poor among us and we're still waging war, so Dr. King's dream is not yet realized." At the church, the Rev. Fred Curry, pastor of Mocksville Second Presbyterian, prayed for the people of Haiti. "it hurts all of us, what happens to the least happens to all of us. By uplifting those on the bottom, everyone is uplifted." Curry said King had the courage to fight for equality and justice for everyone. "We thank you for the courage to continue the fight," he prayed. "Racism still flourishes, Economic injustice still occurs." Kehla Ellis led the crowd in a litany about King, which included; "May the wisdom and words of Martin Luther King rekindle our faith. Dr. King taught that only love can overcome hatred, bitterness and fear. Dr. King pursued his dream for racial equality by appealing to the conscience of his enemies..." Guest speaker was Alma Adams, state representative for the 58th District in Guilford County. 'We've come together as a collective community to honor a man who gave so much of his life, who gave his life," Adams said. "His hallmark was love. If freedom is to ring out, it will be done by a community with compassion." Page 1 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2010 County Chapter of the NAACP She encouraged the people to continue to work, and get involved in politics, "Social ills and inequities continue to run rampant. We must work and continue to dream. "All power and civil rights come through the political process. It's your responsibility to hold public policy makers accountable. You don't ask for power. You take it. "Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, it is demanded by the oppressed." She cited statistics on Davie demographics, noting that most households struggle to provide for their children. "The haves are the ones who are most uncomfortable now." Until now, the United States never really treated Haiti fairly, she said. "Dr. King was all about service, and he challenged us to do the same. You only need a heart full of grace. It's a 24-7 job. It must be a part of who you are. It's got to be inside the soul. "I know you're concerned, but are you committed? If you're committed, you do something about it. Martin Luther King's position on love and justice was non-negotiable. You must be focused to finish and rise to the,occasion, God expects, Adams said. "Stop talking about the state of affairs and do something about the state of affairs." The day also included prayers by the Rev. Gwendolyn Hampton of St. John, music by the church choir and by the New Jerusalem Apostolic Choir.' Brown talked about Reynold Duncan, a NAACP and community supporter who recently died. "He was a very fine member of his church, Cedar Creek. He was very much a part of our NAACP and the Davie County community," Brown said. "We share in the family's loss." C2 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 Le Jour des Femmes Club Donates Items The Le Jour des Femmes club participated in the Community Fest sponsored by the Corinthian Lodge No. 17 by donating a well -stocked basket of back to school items. President Louise Clement recognized Raheem Alexander and Rakheem Alexander, 2010 recipients of the Doretha L. Wilson Memorial Scholarship. The meeting on Sept. 11 began with a fellowship breakfast at the Smith -Grace Fellowship Hall of Shiloh Baptist Church in Mocksville. The club welcomed four new members; Cynthia West, Krysta Scott, Rosalyn Wilkes and Kendra Nichols. Preparations are under way for a special banquet in April to celebrate the organization's silver anniversary. The next meeting will be Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. 8 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 NAACP Banquet Friday The annual Freedom Fund Banquet sponsored by Davie NAACP will be Friday, Oct. 22 at Davie Senior Services beginning at 7 p.m. Music will be by the Rev. Rick Mayes and Raphael Hauser. �.r�rrrrr���:ece��xxr�rxr�rr�:ex.rrrr���xxrrrrxrrr�rrr�e�e���:e�xrrxrrrrr��:e........�:e******* Page 2 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2010 County Chapter of the NAACP 8 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 NAACP Honors Veteran; Deceased Members The Davie County Branch of the NAACP honored World War II veteran Cpl. Green Isaac (Retired) during the annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Oct. 22 at Davie Senior Services in Mocksville. Major Clyde E. Scott (Retired) made the presentation of a plaque. The program was dedicated in memory of Reynold Duncan, former vice president, and Avis Anderson, treasurer, who died in January, 2010. Raphael Hauser and the Rev. Rick Hayes provided the music. Page 3 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2011 County Chapter of the NAACP BS - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 Meetings Ongoing NAACP Community Awareness Meeting, every 4th Mon. of each month, 7 p.m.,at Shiloh Bapt. Church. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 -1 MLK March, Program Monday in Mocksville The annual birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sponsored by the Davie County NAACP will be held on Monday, Jan. 17, beginning with a gathering at the Mocksville town square at noon followed by a march to New Jerusalem Apostolic Church, 291 Campbell Road. The speaker will be Carolyn Coleman, a member of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, former executive director of the NC NAACP Conference, currently the vice president. She is also a member of the NAACP national board of directors. Coleman is a native of Savannah, Ga., and a long time advocate of civil rights. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 -1 Do Something Good Helping Those Less Fortunate Honors MLK By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Do something good for someone less fortunate than yourself. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not only believed in that philosophy - he lived it. And speakers at the Davie NAACP celebration of his birthday on Monday said we should all continue to follow that way of life. "We are mindful that there is still a lot of dissent in this country, but Martin Luther King believed in the basic decency of the American people," said the Rev. Andrew Brown, president of the Davie NAACP, prior to a march from Downtown Mocksville to New Jerusalem Apostolic Church on Campbell Road. "We believe in Kings' dream, his preaching and teaching. Go out and do some good." If he hadn't been killed in 1968, King would be 82 now, and according to Brown, probably still helping his fellow man. "God placed him there, in Montgomery, Alabama," Brown said, "a man of his intellect, his temperament. By his stepping up to the plate, he earned a special place in American life. "it is our hope that we will go forth with a new commitment to give of ourselves in some special way for others. King served and lived his life for others." Julius Suiter, who introduced speaker Carolyn Coleman, had a similar message. "Your name may not be King, but you have a duty and responsibility to mankind," Suiter said. "Every last one of you have the same responsibility that Martin Luther King took upon himself --to take care of those who are less fortunate." Coleman, Guilford County commissioner and state and national NAACP worker, remembers well the early days of the Civil Rights movement. She lived the struggles of blacks during that time, hearing the names and seeing and feeling the violence that white people inflicted onto blacks. Page 1 of 5 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2011 County Chapter of the NAACP The black community rallied together to seek basic civil rights, and they picked King to be their leader, she said. He lived and believed in non-violent protests and boycotts. "Non-violence has permeated our civil rights movement from then until now," Coleman said. Too many blacks these days have turned their backs on their own race, avoiding the poor neighborhoods and not standing up for the rights of all — regardless of the color of their skin. "We're going to have to come back together and work as a community." It's important to exercise the right to vote. "If you don't elect a black, elect a good white person," she said. "You ought to be involved in doing something so that when you leave this world, you have made it a better place," she said. "We have got to do better. Our children can learn, so what's the problem? The blame is on us, we've got a teaching and parenting gap." Set high goals for your children, and demand they work to achieve those goals, "We need to tell children what to do, not be their friend. That's what God put us here to do." Teachers should teach the child, not to a test, she said. "The church has to do more, too. These churches ought to open to tutor these kids after school. It's up to us to help them to do better. We've got to have high expectations," Coleman said. Blacks came to this country via slave ships. Many didn't make it. The ones who did were tough, and children today are their ancestors. They need to know that. "Your children came from good stock. We just have to demand more from them." �,t�*,t**attt******,tr*****:e***rererexrererererex:e:e:e:e:e:erx:e:e:e��xre���:ex�rrrrerrrrerrere:e:e:e:e*****:e:e:e:�xxx 4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 NAACP Focusing On Youth The Davie County Branch of the NAACP is focusing efforts on youth in February and March. Sponsored by the education committee, presenters will talk about community college classes and access, and about gangs. Rita L. Matthews, director of student services at the Davidson County Community College Davie Campus, will speak Feb. 28 about college and community college programs and access to those programs. She has been with the community college for six years, and her duties include student registration, enrollment, advising and career counseling. "Mrs. Matthews has a wealth of knowledge regarding career development," said Gladys Scott, NAACP education committee chair. "We are encouraging parents, youth, and all interested to attend the meeting." Gangs in Davie County will be the topic of the March 28 meeting, presented by Mocksville Police Detective Jerry Medlin. A five-year veteran of the department, he is a member and co-founder of the Davie County Gang Awareness Task Force. "Please attend the Davie County NAACP meetings to hear these two presenters bring information pertinent to our youth," Scott said. The meetings will be at 7 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 544 E. Depot St., Mocksvil le. •rerexx�rereve:e��xxxrerere���x:exrex�x�xtt�,t**+e*xxxxrexax�*,+*��,tt*******a***,tttt*x����xxxrerex��:exrere Page 2 of 5 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2011 County Chapter of the NAACP C2 • DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 30, 2011 Davie NAACP Mother Of The Year Rachel Carson was crowned the 2011 Davie County NAACP Mother of the Year in ceremonies on Saturday, May 28. She is a life-long resident of Davie County and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She is crowned by the Rev. Ruby Clark, the 2010 Mother of the Year. She is the wife of the Rev. Joe Clark, Shiloh pastor. *rerexx:e:t,trr*��****rexr:r::t,t,t*x�xrerex*:trrrrrexnre***re�xrere**xrerexx*,txxxx•r***xx***,txxx****����**�rere. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, .July 28,2011- C3 Les Jour des Femmes Celebrating 2511 Anniversary Saturday Les Jour des Femmes Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a banquet on Saturday, July 30 at Davie Senior Services, 278 Meroney St., Mocksville. With the theme "Past, Present and Future," the evening will feature music by award-winning recording artist the Rev. Rodney Coleman, and Christopher Coleman, minister of music at Cedar Grove Baptist Church near Mocksville. The event will be from 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, and benefit the scholarship fund. :t*,t��:six,t,t,t��:e�:t,tfr�:sxxxt,t,t�rrere�:e:e,t,ta��rex**�rerex:e:t**�nrer,***�xre�:etfrfe�:exz,t*fexxr„�,t,t�����fr*xre D2 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011 Student Empowerment Day Saturday In Mocksville New Jerusalem Apostolic Church has united with other African-American churches in Davie County and the NAACP to have a back to school empowerment day on Saturday, Aug. 20 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Picnic Grounds. "This collaboration is in response to the economic hardships in the community and the, recent cuts that have been made in education," said Angelia Ijames. "The goal is to provide students, elementary through high school with free school supplies, as well as to inspire, and motivate them to succeed in the upcoming school year." The afternoon will begin with a program which will include speakers from schools in the county: Carol Cozart, principal at Cooleemee Elementary, Alesia Holman, assistant principal at Ellis Middle; Krysta Gary, counselor at South Davie Middle; and Jeff Wallace, principal at Davie High. Jennifer Thompson, juvenile probation officer, will be speaking about bullying and domestic violence. The Community Youth Choir, made up of students from various schools in Davie County, will be singing. There will also be entertainment for the children including: bounces, games, and door prizes. "Students, parents and the Davie County community are invited to come out and support this endeavor as an effort to help prepare students to 'Get Ready! Get Set! and Succeed' in the upcoming school year. If our children succeed, our community succeeds," she said. Page 3 of 5 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2011 County Chapter of the NAACP DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 - CI Back To School Empowerment Local Event A Huge Success By Tamela Tatum Special to the Enterprise Davie County students turned out in large numbers Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Masonic Picnic ground for the Back to School Empowerment Day sponsored by New Jerusalem Apostolic Church and a collaboration of other churches in the County. The diverse crowd totaled nearly 400 including approximately 290 students who registered on site. Although the actual program didn't begin until 1 p.m., a large number began to gather an hour before the event. Children enjoyed inflatable bounces, free snow cones, talking with firefighters and exploring the fire trucks from Fork, Cornatzer/Dulin, Advance, and Mocksville Fire Departments. The program took place under the amphitheater with Mr. Julius Suiter, retired Davie County principal, as the emcee. It began with an invocation by NAACP president. Rev. Andrew Brown. Pastor Nettye Ijames-Barber, whose church spearheaded the event, engaged the crowd as she chanted the theme of the event, "Get Ready, Get Set, Succeed". She gave the purpose of the Empowerment Day which was to motivate, inform, inspire, and equip students in Davie County to succeed in the upcoming school year. A community youth choir made up of students from schools and churches across the county sang under the direction of Mrs. Jeannette Johnson. Several members of the Davie County School system were present and were speakers at the event. Dr. Darrin Hartness, the new superintendent, greeted the crowd and expressed his excitement about being in Davie County and his eagerness to work to help move the school system forward. Lynn Marrs, principal at Mocksville elementary, stepped onto the stage with lots of energy. She put on different hats as she asked the students, many she called by name, what they wanted to be when they grew up? She told them that they could accomplish their dreams but one important step in doing that was to stay in school. "Go to bed early... eat a good breakfast... come to school with your thinking cap on," she said. Assistant Principal Alicia Holman encouraged middle school students to make a vision board which would list all their goals for the year. "Ask questions... the ones not asked are the dumb ones... ask until you understand," she advised. She also encouraged parents to challenge their children, not allow them to make excuses, and to stay involved, stay involved, stay involved. Krysta Gary, South Davie Counselor, give parents some pointers on how to help their children be successful by creating an atmosphere of success, praising the child's accomplishments, encouraging him/her to go to college, and by being an active parent beyond open house and ball games. "What's going on here is special," said Jeff Wallace, Davie High School principal. He told the parents their kids were special and that although his decisions were not always popular, he loved and cared about all his students. He also said there was no reason for any Davie County student not to graduate. He added that he and the staff at Davie High are committed to helping each student reach that goal. Finally, Jennifer Thompson, Court Counselor for the Dept. of Juvenile Justice, talked to students about truancy, bullying and domestic violence. She informed the audience that statistics show a fellow student standing up for another student being bullied was more effective than when adults intervened. She also discouraged cyber bullying over the internet, which carries a class 2 misdemeanor. On domestic violence, she said, "Speak up. Tell someone if you are being abused. It's never alright." After the program concluded, everyone made their way to the arbor to be served free hotdogs, chips, drinks, and free frosties donated by Wendy's. Rev. Rodney Barker, Rev. Fred Terry, Minister Joseph Gary, Minister Saundra James, and Pastor Elizabeth Mock, plus other ministers and volunteers from various churches helped give out school supplies to each child. Many in the crowd, which represented a cross section of the community, expressed gratitude and appreciation for this investment made in the youth who attended. ,t,t****:ex:e:s:sxxx:sce:sx*x*rexx:e*rere:e���x�rerxrerererrrx���:e�*�:ererex�axax**,t**,t*,r***t**t,ttn********,t Page 4 of 5 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2011 County Chapter of the NAACP DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Sept, 22,2011-11 Meetings Friday, Oct. 21 Davie County NAACP, Annual banquet, 7 p.m. at Davie Services. *****�x�xrerex,t,t:t���xxrerere,t**�xxr��:ett***�xx�x:exr****,rxxr�xxat��x���r***a�xxxxx****xxrerxt,t DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011— 9 Davie NAACP Banquet Oct. 21 The Davie County Chapter of the NAACP will have its annual Freedom Fund/Awards Banquet on Friday, Oct, 21 at 7 p,m, at Davie Senior Services on Meroney Street in Mocksville. Entertainment will be provided by the G-3 Jazz Ensemble of Woodleaf. The President's Award will be awarded posthumously to Mrs. Sadie Jones for her service to the local branch. The Community Service Award will be presented to Magalene Gaither, who recently received a certificate of acknowledgement and congratulations from Gov. Beverly Perdue, She is being honored for her contributions in education, in the community and to the church. Representatives from the Davie branch are attending the NAACP state convention in High Point this week. The meeting will focus on educational quality, economic justice and voting rights among other issues. xxrer�xr*,tt,txrexrrr�**sexxxx*sr**�rex���:e:e*,t**����rexx:t,t,t*xrerexxx***�*rr:�:sre�**axrx�r:rr**�xxxx S - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 NAACP To Meet On Oct. 24 The education committee of the Davie County NAACP will feature Dr. Darrin Hartness, Davie County Schools superintendent, as guest speaker at 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the monthly meeting at Shiloh Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Depot Street, Mocksville. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. There will be a reception following. xxrer�xfe*:t,txxxx��x:t**��x:s:rx,t:t,t,txxrrererex:e:t:t**��re:exx:e:t:t:t,t��x,�xx,t:t,t,t*xxreve�:t,t**��:srerere:t:tx*����:s 4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 NAACP Presents Awards The Annual Freedom Fund Banquet of the Davie Branch of the NAACP was held on Oct. 21 at Davie Senior Services. Jerry McCombs, president of the Catawba County Branch and a 32nd Degree Mason, brought greetings from the State NAACP Convention. The President's Award was presented posthumously to the family of Sadie Dulin Jones for her dedicated service. Magalene Hudson Gaither, a well-known humanitarian, received the Community Service Award. Gaither was recognized for her past and present contributions and leadership in education, politics, and religion, as well as civic service for the welfare of others. NAACP President Andrew W. Brown Jr. received an award in appreciation of his guidance to the branch. Page 5 of 5 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2012 County Chapter of the NAACP 6 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 MILK Celebration Being Planned The annual Martin Luther King celebration, sponsored by Davie NAACP, will be held Monday, Jan, 16, with a march at noon from Downtown Mocksville to Second Presbyterian Church, where the Rev. Dr. John Mendez; preacher and activist for justice, will deliver a speech. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 —1 MILK Celebration Is Monday The Annual Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration, sponsored by the local branch of the NAACP, will take place on Monday, Jan. 16. It will begin with a gathering at the Veteran's Monument at the square in Downtown Mocksville at noon. The program will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 400 Pine St., following a walk from the square. The Rev. Dr. John Mendez, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, will be the speaker. Mendez is a dynamic preacher and well-known activist for justice. Music will be provided by a choir made up of youth from across Davie County. *,t**xr:��:s:sx,e:t*fefefr,t**xx���re:e:t****a*,tre�rexrerererrearextx,t,t***fnt:sx�re*,t,t**,t*�xxre:e:e:t,t,t,t,trrerere�rxt,t,t B16 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 Special Events Monday Jan. 16 MLK Birthday Celebration, sponsored by local branch of NAACP, gather at Veteran's Monument at square in Mocksville 12 noon, programs begins 12:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 400 Pine St., following walk from the square. **,t,s�rexrrrverx:ea*****�x�xrererre***,tx*,t*�xxvexxrex�x:sxx:e*,t,r,t,t*r��x:s�**t,t*xrerre�xxx***ax���xxx** B16 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 Meetings Ongoing NAACP Community Awareness Meeting, every 4th Mon. of each month, 7 p.m.,at Shiloh Bapt, Church. ■****,t*,rtxx:sr�r�rx**,t****xxx�r�:exx:e*:e****,t,t,+,t�:sx�����:e:e**,t**a�*x:s:e:a*,t,t,taxrr��:e*,t,t**xr�xx::e* Page 1 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2012 County Chapter of the NAACP DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 19,2012—Cl America Still Struggling With Issues Identified By Dr. King By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Nearly 50 years later, America is still struggling with the same issues identified by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. That was part of the message Monday from the Rev. Dr. John N. Mendez as he spoke to a full Second Presbyterian Church for the Davie NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. While most remember King for the march on Washington, the civil rights leader's more important works were his stance against the Vietnam War and the Poor People's Campaign, an effort not altogether different from the Occupy Wall Street movement these days. King's goal, Mendez said, was to tie up cities until the country adopted an economic bill of rights that all jobs pay a living wage. "Fifty years later, we're talking about some of the same ideas," Mendez said. "He was a radical determined to create equality and end poverty." Young people were vital in the struggle back then, and need to be again, he said. "Young people helped to change America ... to help American live up to its own principles." Don't dream - but rather practice, Mendez said. He talked about walking to the beat of a different drummer, and having courage to stand up when you see something that isn't right. 'We are living in a culture that encourages power and prestige and passivity through conformity. We are challenged to avoid controversy to make it to success in a culture that prefers docile people ... who blindly submit." King didn't keep up with popularity polls. He didn't keep pace with patriotic slogans. "It's better to be an outcast for justice than be accepted by the in crowd for doing the wrong thing," Mendez said. The country's economic forces are run by people with no compassion. "Blatant greed in the midst of poverty," Mendez called it. "The wealthy of this land declared war on the poor ... all in the interest of making more money, more money and more money." Companies mistreat employees, and take away benefits. "They do not care about what happens to poor, working people. They pack their pockets with money that never trickles down." Mendez grew up in New York, and met King and other activists in the 1960s. And yes, there was plenty of prejudice there, too. The pastor of Emmanual Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, he urged men and women to take care of their children, to encourage them, and make sure they get the best education possible. "Nobody can stop you but you," he said, quoting Tupac Shakur. "Don't be embarrassed because you know who you are and whose you are. If God is before you, who can be against you?" Poverty can bring you down, but remember, the same God is in all people, Mendez said. "And we've got to be able to integrate folk. This country cannot make it as a segregated society ... because everybody is somebody. We've got to declare war on ignorance ... on poverty." He chastised BET for going from the best news on television to nothing more than booty shaking. Single mothers should not belittle their children because they look like their absent fathers. "And brothers, if you're big enough to make a baby, you're big enough to take care of a baby. "If we do this right, we will be able to fight for justice." The day began on the square in Downtown Mocksville, when about 70 people gathered at the Veteran's Monument before walking down Depot Street to the church. The Rev. Andrew Brown started it with a prayer. "May we whisper a prayer for peace," he said, "and have the spirit of Dr. King for the unity of all people and for this nation. While we celebrate, we want to remember all he meant to our nation and to us." Brown encouraged the group to do as Dr. King, give of yourself to others. At the church, a youth choir performed as the room filled to standing room only. Pastor Fred Terry said that Presbyterians were among the first to allow African-Americans a place to worship God, but even then, there was division among their ranks. Page 2 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2012 County Chapter of the NAACP "Jesus Christ called for all and he didn't discriminate," Terry said. "The fight against racism of any kind begins in our own hearts, each one of us as individuals. Just as we come to Christ as individuals, we fight injustice as individuals." Alice G. Brown talked about a state NAACP initiative called "Get Out The Vote," with a goal of registering 41,000 new voters in North Carolina. "in Davie County, our numbers are small, but we have to have the attitude that we can make a difference if we stick together. We are going to have to pull ourselves up and put some fire in the belly." The NAACP is using all available resources to identify people who are not registered. "Politicians ignore people who don't vote," she said. Justice Fulton is heading a NAACP drive in Davie County, and the goal is to grow membership to 150 people. Meetings are on the fourth Monday evenings at Shiloh Baptist Church on Depot Street in Mocksville. A Rainbow Tea is being scheduled to help with the effort, and local churches are being asked to participate, he said. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May. 24, 2012 — C7 NAACP Elects Davie Mother Of The Year Angelia Ijames is the Davie County NAACP 2012 Mother of the Year. She was crowned by Rachel Carson, the 2011 queen, from Shiloh Baptist Church on April 28. The program was held at Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Ijames is a 1982 graduate of Davie High School; she has received certification in North Carolina Child Care and as a nursing assistant. She has a number of years of experience working with non-profit organizations: the Welfare Reform Liaison Project of Greensboro, the United Way of Greater Greensboro and the Greensboro Urban Ministry/Pathways Center. On May 13, Ijames was the Mother's Day speaker at her church. Following the service, the Mother of the Year plaque was presented to New Jerusalem Apostolic Church where it will be on display until the 2013 recipient is announced. The daughter of Pastor Nettye Ijames-Barber, she is the mother of three and the grandmother of six. rrxarrrrrarrrrrraaarrrrrrxarrrxrrrarrxrrarxrrraarrrrrraarrxrrrarrrrraarrrrrarxrrrxaarrr DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 — 9 `Souls For The Polls' Sunday The Davie County NAACP will hold a non-partisan "Souls to the Polls" neighborhood walk to get out the vote on Sunday, Nov. 4. Participants must register and sign a consent form. Adult drivers are needed from 2-5:30 pm. rxrraarrrrraaarrrrxaaaarrrrraaarrrraarxrraaarrrrrarrrrrrrarrxrrrarrxrraarrrrraarrrrrarr Page 3 of 3 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2013 County Chapter of the NAACP 4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 Meetings Ongoing NAACP Community Awareness Meeting, every 4th Mon. of each month, 7 p.m. at Shiloh Bapt. Church. *xx�vere:t,t**�xrere**,t*x:sxx*t,r,txr�:e:et,t*xxx�:er***�rerre**�rre��:e*t**xxx�rex**���xx*,t,t���x*,r*�rr:e* DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 - I `Righteous Restlessness' NAACP Official Says It's Time To Take Action By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record FORK - The day started with singing and clapping, rejoicing and praising the Lord. It ended the same way. In between, those attending the Davie NAACP's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Sunday at Cedar Grove Baptist Church got plenty of advice - spiritual, personal and political. The Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, third vice president of the state NAACP, said he will not adjust himself to discrimination and segregation. Love your enemies, then wear them out with their own consciousness," he said. "I'm so glad you stand up and take notice. I'll be even gladder when you stand up and take action. We have to be possessed by a righteous restlessness." Ending poverty, Spearman said, should be a top concern. "People of color are still living in poverty," he said. Spearman talked about touring poor communities in the state. "Poverty is the largest crisis facing North Carolina today, but our political leaders aren't saying anything about it. "This nation should be gripped by Constitutional, religious and moral outrage ... yet we remain untroubled by what ought to be infuriating." Living in poverty leads to further problems - a higher chance of going to prison, not getting an education, malnutrition ... "Poverty tears up our families. If you want to make the dream work, dismantle poverty by any means necessary." King, Spearman said, was just beginning a fight against poverty when he was killed in 1968. Spearman said the prison system the "new Jim Crow" and racial profiling is the "new method of lynching." "America has yet to live out the true meaning of its creation that all men are created equal." Spearman gave a brief history lesson, from Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation to the Civil Rights Act to now. Africans were brought here against their will and held against their will. The slaves, Spearman said, were a more precious economic resource to the South than tobacco or cotton. A hundred years later, blacks were still crippled by segregation and discrimination, he said. "Though we had been emancipated ... we had yet to be emancipated." Spearman said that the (Pat) McCrory Administration is starting on the wrong path by trying to make it harder for people to vote. "America still has some who want to take this country back to where it was illegal for blacks to read and write and vote. This is my country, too, and I won't go back." The celebration included music from the Cedar Grove and Fairfield Baptist choirs, and two singers from Catawba College. "God, we thank you for the vision and the visionaries. We thank you for your servant, Dr. Martin Luther King," said the Rev. Dr. Rodney T. Coleman of Cedar Grove. "He's inspired all of us to not give up on our dreams." Page 1 of 6 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie County Chapter of the NAACP 2013 "What a wonderful birthday party," said the Rev. Anthony Woodruff of Chinquapin Grove Baptist. "It's a wonderful time in our history. We stand on the shoulders of great men." King struggled, and people didn't always listen to him, Woodruff said. "But he fought. He held on. And his dreams are coming true." DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD Thursday, March 7,2013 — 5 Davie NAACP Chapter Celebrates 60th Year By Alice Brown Special to the Enterprise After 60 years, membership is still a focus of the Davie County Branch of the NAACP. The third Annual NAACP Membership Tea will be held on Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center on Meroney Street in Mocksville. Justice Fulton, chair of the committee, has announced the church with the largest number of members will receive a plaque that is presently held by Fairfield Baptist. In the year since the last Membership Tea, a number of notable events have taken place including the Annual Martin Luther King Program in January. Another highlight each year is the Freedom Fund Banquet in November. Attorney Wayne Patterson, chair of the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP, was the speaker. Residents continue to be recognized for their contributions. Connie Campbell, who has been a long-standing member, received the Past Service Award for her leadership. Secretary Priscilla Williams, the President's Award for service to the branch, and New Jerusalem Apostolic Church pastor Nettye Ijames-Barber, the Community Service Award for her initiation of the Back to School Empowerment Program. Under her leadership, more than 420 bags of school supplies were given out in August. An article in the Davie County Enterprise Record in July 1976 states the branch was formed on July 30, 1953 at Shiloh Baptist Church and held its monthly meetings at the Brock Cafeteria on Main Street. In 1976, officers included: Connie Campbell, co-chair; Bessie Newsome, secretary; Alice Gaither, education chair; Connie Campbell, Freedom Fund chair; Faye Carter, housing -labor; and Nettye Ijames, economic opportunity. These members are still active in the organization. In the 70's, the Mother of the Year Contest was a fundraiser which was held in conjunction with the Freedom Fund Banquet. Now churches sponsor a contestant and the program is held in the spring. The reigning queen is Angelia Ijames of New Jerusalem Apostolic Church. In addition to working for desegregation of public facilities in the 50's and 60's, equal rights for all people was stated as an objective of the newly organized and encouraging people to register to vote was a goal. A similar focus in 2012 was a year-long get out the vote campaign that concluded in November with organized "Souls to the Polls" teams going door-to-door in targeted communities. On Feb. 9, a delegation went to Raleigh to participate in a statewide Jones Street Rally at the Legislation Building to focus on justice issues for those who have been left behind. Using the state theme "Forward Ever; Backward Never", under the new leadership of Chair the Rev. James T. Clement, pastor of Fairfield Baptist Church, the local branch moves on. t*****xxxx���:exx�xrerex:r�r,�*,ttt****:e:e*:e:exx���:e��x:ex:exxxs�a*t*,txt******t***x��z«xrexxxrxrere Page 2 of 6 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2013 County Chapter of the NAACP 10 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD Thursday, May 23, 2013 Kay Blount NAACP Mother Of The Year Kay Blount was crowned Davie County NAACP Mother of the Year on Saturday. April 27 at Fairfield Baptist Church in Mocksville. She is a member of New Jerusalem Apostolic Church, where she enjoys singing in the choir. She also loves reading and spending time with her family. Other participants included: Annie Arnold, Fairfield Baptist, the mother of four and grandmother of seven who enjoys watching television; Syandra Mayfield of Shiloh Baptist, a CNA who enjoys sewing; Anissa Scott of Mainville AME Zion, a transportation specialist who loves to read; and Selma Suiter o f St. John AME Zion, a retired educator with two children and three grandchildren. Each participant received a stuffed gift bag and a bouquet of flowers. A reception followed the coronation. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 6, 2013 —1 NAACP Tour Coming To Mocksville It started with the voter ID law - then came more changes from the North Carolina Legislature led by Gov. Pat McCrory. The N.C. NAACP has been holding civil disobedience sessions called "Moral Mondays" at the capitol, and are taking their message on the road. Thursday, they will be at New Jerusalem Apostolic Church on Campbell Road in Mocksville joining HKonJ People's.Assembly Coalition on a Forward Movement tour. The 11 a.m. meeting here will focus on the proposals in Raleigh and the reasons behind Moral Monday demonstrations. State NAACP leaders will meet with local leaders to talk about such things as tax reform, unemployment, education, healthcare, voting rights and civil disobedience. A report card showing the impact of elections will be available for distribution. rer:e**rrve:e**x�x*,rxxrx*xxx**x:s,st,+xx�**rrx**x�x:t**x:s:a*x:s:e**��**xrx*axrx*,txxx**xrx*axr:e*xr Page 3 of 6 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2013 County Chapter of the NAACP DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 13, 2013 -1 NC Legislature Called `Mean' By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Enough is enough. That's the message the state NAACP and Democracy NC brought to Mocksville for a three county rally last week at New Jerusalem Apostolic Church. Talking about sweeping changes in state government led by a Republican governor and legislature, the rally including preaching, singing, chanting and rallying the troops to fight changes taking place in Raleigh. The Rev. Curtis E. Gatewood, a state NAACP officer, led the rally, and was joined by Linda Sutton of Democracy NC. They said the fight focuses on three initiatives: wiping a half million North Carolinians from Medicaid eligibility, voter identification laws and tax reform. The Medicaid change will affect the state's poorest, Gatewood said. "They don't want to be poor and they have health needs." He said the move is because of their disdain for Barack Obama, the first African-American president and "Obamacare." "They are hurting our people; no matter what color. Enough is enough." The voting change makes it harder for ex -felons to vote, including a five-year wait and a unanimous vote of a local board. Most in prison are minorities, and most vote Democrat, Gatewood said. "We're making it harder for those who have been in prison to redeem themselves. "Turn to the Bible, and we will show them they are wrong. Turn to the Constitution, and we will show them they are wrong." "The right to vote is a right, not a vote. Is the problem that too many people you don't like are coming out to vote?" Sutton said the voting changes target Democrats, including college students and poor people. The proposal doesn't apply to absentee ballots, she said, because most absentee ballots are cast by the majority party (Republicans). Of the 1.7 million North Carolinians living in poverty, more than 600,000 are children, Gatewood said. "It is easier to build strong children than it is to repair broken men." Eliminating or cutting back pre-school programs "is just mean;" Gatewood said. 'It almost sounds like hate crimes. If the key to getting out of poverty is education ... unless they want more people in poverty. '.We have to hold people accountable. This is why we're on this tour. We don't need less early childhood programs, we need more. We have so much going on with the high unemployment rate ... the high poverty rate ... there is no way we can tolerate this General Assembly," Gatewood said. Gatewood was among the first to be arrested at the NAACP's Moral Mondays civil disobedience demonstrations at the state capitol. "Now, they want to give drug tests to all of those getting public assistance. I found that to be interesting. Many of the people in the legislature ... also receive public assistance. You look at some of these bills, and you think they might be on drugs. We might need to give them a drug test. Ya'II might be smoking some of that tea," Gatewood said. "They don't care about poor black people and they do not care about poor white people." The passed out a report card on legislator's votes that included 10 points: Medicaid, unemployment aid, earned income tax credit, Senate budget, charter schools, school authority, loan charges, drug testing, the Racial Justice Act and fracking. Sen. Andrew Brock (R -Davie) scored a "0." Rep. Julia Howard (R -Davie) scored a 10. The average score was a 30. "Talk to your representatives," Sutton said. "Talk to them. When we elect, we don't collect. Now, we're going to collect. Let's continue the fight." Gatewood encouraged those at the meeting to join the fight. "We're going to do it in a way that's non-violent. We're going to do this in a way that is righteous. We are here and we're not going to let anybody turn us around. If you have faith, this is the time to use your faith." Page 4 of 6 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2013 County Chapter of the NAACP DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 - D5 Special Events Friday Oct. 25 Davie NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, 7 p.m. at Davie Senior Services. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013 - C9 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Friday Night Attorney David Parker of Statesville will be the speaker for the Annual Davie County Freedom Fund Banquet at the Davie Senior Center, 278 Meroney St., Mocksville, on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor's degree in economics and earned a law degree both from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He began his career as an assistant district attorney and after years of practice has developed an expertise in public-private partnership infrastructure financing. Parker is moderator of the Salem Presbytery Council, the eighth largest Presbytery in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He has been elected to and appointed to a number of boards including the Iredell-Statesville School Board, the N.C. United Way, Mitchell Community College (two terms as chair), the YMCA Finance Board, and the Downtown Statesville Development Corp. (chair). DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013 — D5 Affordable Care Meeting Set For Oct. 28 The public is invited to a program on the Affordable Health Care Act and what it means to North Carolinians under the age of 65 at the NAACP meeting on Monday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 544 E. Depot St., Mocksville. Representatives of two available Plans: Blue Cross- Blue Shield and Coventry (Aetna) will discuss open enrollment, the marketplace, co -pays, benefits, pre-existing conditions and preventive care. Time will be allotted for answers to such questions as coverage for dependent children, premium subsidies and tax penalties. Page 5 of 6 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2013 County Chapter of the NAACP 8 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 NAACP Presents Awards Attorney David Parker of Iredell County was the speaker at the annual Davie NAACP banquet on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Senior Services Center. His speech was in sets of threes beginning with a quote from Micah 6:8 that God requires us " ... to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." He challenged listeners to act on three c's: conscience, constitutional rights, and civic responsibility. A community service citation was presented to Julius Suiter. His recognitions over the years include Baseball Coach of the Year, Jaycees Man of the Year, Wachovia Bank Principal of the Year and the NC Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award. In addition to education, his contributions and leadership in the community includes the NAACP, YMCA, Social Services, Crescent Electric, ARC, the Community Revitalization Task Force and the AME Zion Church. The Rev. James T. Clement presented Barbara Seawright with the President's Award for service to the local branch. It acknowledged, with appreciation, her leadership as chair of the program committee and the part she plays in planning the annual banquet, the Martin Luther King Program and the Mother of the Year fundraiser. ***xx�xrerrererex�*,tr*a*xx�x�xrer�****�xrerererrr���att*,rxxre���:e�x����********t:e:exrererere�xxrex�xa* Page 6 of 6 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2014 County Chapter of the NAACP DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 - B11 Meetings Ongoing NAACP Community Awareness Meeting, every 4th Mon. of each month, 7 p.m. at Shiloh Bapt. Church. •re,t*,t,tx��:et*rrve:e**xxre*r,r,t*xrr****�xxxx*t*��x***�x�x***ax��«**�rrr***xrrr**sx�***xx��** DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 -1 MLK Observance Monday The annual Martin Luther King program, sponsored by the Davie County Chapter NAACP, will be held on Monday. Jan. 20 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 544 E. Depot St., Mocksville, at 1 p.m. Preceding the program is a commemorative walk. Participants will assemble at noon in front of the Veterans Memorial on the town square and proceed to walk at 12:15 to the church. The guest speaker will be Vivian H. Burke, mayor pro tempore, council member - Northeast Ward City of Winston- Salem. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 -1 Voter ID Law Topic At King Event By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders were alive today, what would they think? "if these people would come back, they would hold their heads down," said Dr. Vivian H. Burke, speaking at the Davie NAACP's celebration of King's life Monday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Mocksville. The key, she said, is with education and voting. Much of the talk was about the new Voter ID law in North Carolina. "What's going on in Raleigh has taken us back 20 years. Racism is still alive," said the Rev. James T. Clement, president of the Davie NAACP Chapter. "We cannot rest. We've got to work harder and harder. We want to move forward - not backward. "We fought for the right to vote ... and they're trying to send us back to the Jim Crow era. We refuse to step back. I'm not going to let people in Raleigh turn us around." The Rev. Andrew Brown of Mocksville said the new law isn't about stopping voter fraud, it's a mean-spirited political move. "These changes have nothing to do with people voting illegally. There's not a lot of that going on. We can't even get people to the polls once," Brown said. "We know the people who are coming to vote. The legislators want people who vote like them and less like you and me. The history of this country is trying to keep you and me from voting, especially when these votes make a difference." Brown pointed out that minorities traditionally vote early. The legislature cut the number of early voting days. Minorities are less likely to have a photo ID. Now, one will be required to vote. It doesn't matter if the poll worker knows you. You must present a photo ID with the same address listed on your voter registration. N. C. Rep. Evelyn Terry, wife of Mocksville Second Presbyterian's minister, said it is time to shift gears - to learn the new 57 -page voting law and abide by it. Page 1 of 4 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2014 County Chapter of the NAACP "In fact it is voter suppression," she said. "Voter suppression is the fabric of the new elections law." She quoted King during his acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize: "Unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality ... temporarily defeated is stronger than evil triumphant." "Remember that, we're temporarily defeated," she said. "It is our duty to meet every criteria that is in those 57 pages and be there to vote in droves. We will not be defeated, despite how dark things must look, we must persevere. We know our cause is just. Evil will be overcome by good." Burke, a Winston-Salem City Council member since 1977, said people should not be confused by her small size and calm voice. "I'm a tough sister," she said. "Dr. King, when he took his journey, 1 truly believe it was commissioned by God. He knew this man would change hearts. Who could take what he took without fighting back? But God had commissioned him ... and put soldiers around him." She said it is important to teach young people about the struggles of African Americans. We have too many mean people who are trying to push us back. We need to teach our young folks ... and maybe they will stay in school and get an education." Politics, she said are the future. When she took office, folks in East Winston were treated badly by police. She changed that. When she got her first job, she had to search for a bank that would do business with her. Sub -standard housing has been improved. "We cannot be satisfied. We must hold our representative accountable," Burke said. "Don't let this be just this day. Go out and share and give of yourselves. May you stand tall and stand for what is right. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 — C9 Rainbow Tea Sunday Afternoon The Missionary Society of Erwin Temple CME Church will have the annual Rainbow Tea Sunday afternoon at 3. There will be signups representing the rainbow with the colors, red, purple, orange, blue, green, and pink. Each color group will provide a talent to make up the program. Following, new dining tables will be dedicated in the fellowship hall and a meal will be served. The Rev. Ervin L Hannah Jr. is pastor. Page 2 of 4 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2014 County Chapter of the NAACP 10 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Mar. 6, 2014 Minority Businesses Recognized By Davie NAACP At the February monthly meeting of the Davie County NAACP, a black history observance was presented by the branch's education committee, recognizing the economic impact of local minority run businesses and agencies in the county and state. Shiloh Baptist Church was the location where displays of historical African-Americans from Davie County, the nation, and the world served as the backdrop for the recognition ceremony. Gladys Scott, education committee co-chair and the Rev. James Clement, branch president, congratulated recipients with certificates of appreciation. A reception was held after the meeting. Recognized were: Nettye Ijames-Barber, Happy Hour Hair Design Services; Vincent Cockerham, Hatzoff Barber Shop; Anissa Scott, Mary Kay Sr. Beauty Consultant; James "Buster' Clement, B&R (Floor) Cleaning; Cynthia Howell, VP First Citizens Bank; Joe Johnson, Joe Johnson Tax Services; William Ijames, Lawn Care; Carl Fulton, C&M Lawn Services; Edward Johnson, lawn care; Dorothy Graham, Graham Funeral Home; Daniel Brown, Woodmen of the World Insurance; Mark Scott, New Horizons director; Tracie Murphy, director Davie Social Services; Gloria Harris, corporate attorney; Clyde Scott, C&D Express Enterprises; Steve Ijames, carpet cleaner; Ann Grant, Grant's Car Wash; Kendra Nichols, BB&T auditor; LaTonya Galloway, real estate broker/owner; Alita Farmer, Telesia Dubose, caterers; John Leach, Trent Clement, Frank Scott, Donald Ijames, Henry Grant, James Neal Scott, Olande Howell, lawn cares; Vera McRae, executive director of Davie Group Homes; David Davidson, Employment Security Commission director; Dr. Clio Austin, Mocksville Pediatrics; Charles Miller, Wendy's franchise owner/bail bondsman; Jonathan Ritter, HR director at I -R; Willie Allen, Allen Construction; William Cockerham, WC Construction; Carson Lewis, Bulldog Lewis Services; Wayne Reynolds, 158 Auto Sales; Pam and TJ Reynolds, Cissy's Closet Boutique; Lisa Moore, Partners Western Co.; Willie Studevent, leather goods; Julian Gaither, Amani Ethnic Apparel; and Loretta Miller, Bridal Shop of Lexington. rrrrr**rrrrrr***verve***x�:e**a���:s*ttx:e�x**,txxxx**x�:e*r*xr�re***���*,r*xxxre*x*xvere***:xrx**x Page 3 of 4 Davie County Public Library A History of the Davie 2014 County Chapter of the NAACP 4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2014 NAACP Rainbow Tea Friday The Davie County NAACP will have a Rainbow Tea on Friday, March 21 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Depot Street, Mocksville. The program starts at 6 p.m. with the Fowler Family providing music. Refreshments will be served following the program. r**rex�x��,t*****rerererr�rrxx:exrexaatt***rererexr:��x*,tr***��re�xrrrexx**,r****ttt***rerererere�������:ex DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Apr. 3, 2014 - 7 Mainville Earns Award From NAACP The Davie County Branch of NAACP held the membership Rainbow Tea at Shiloh Baptist Church. Local churches were represented with colorful attire as they promoted participation in the local chapter. Participants were entertained by the Fowler Family Singers. Their songs had the congregation to their feet with praise. A plaque is awarded each year to the church with the most memberships turned in. For the second year, Mainville AME Zion Church has won the membership plaque, accepted by Hazel Dillard. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 — C9 NAACP Awards, Humanitarian Banquet This Friday The annual NAACP Humanitarian and Awards Banquet will be held Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. at Davie Senior Services on Meroney Street in Mocksville. Guest speaker will be Jerry McCombs, district manager. Cost is a $25 donation. *,t**rererr���***,r***xxxxrexxve�:e�xxx:a*tt**:�r,s�xrexxr�****t*aax:e��:rxxxx:�xaxtt,tr****xxxx:e��� DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014—C9 Annual Rainbow Tea Sunday At New Bethel Baptist Church New Bethel Baptist Church, 3727 US 601 S., Mocksville, will celebrate the annual Rainbow Tea on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the program. Visitors are welcome. *t**cerererex*attst**x�r�cerrerr���:exp****:e:e:e�:exxxxrs*****:e:exxxvere�r��:e:ex��**,tt,tt,t**t*rererererer�re Page 4 of 4