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A&T Four Legacy Remains Relevant; N.C. A&T to Celebrate 57th Sit-In Anniversary   Tonya Dixon
The celebration will include:
  • the Sit-In Breakfast beginning at 6 a.m. (program 7 a.m.)
  • presentations and special guests including surviving members of the A&T Four
  • a symbolic, collective walk to the Deese Clock Tower
  • a laying of a memorial wreath at the February One Monument and
  • a student roundtable discussion with the A&T Four in Harrison Auditorium
     
 
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will honor the courageous legacy of Jibreel Khazan (Ezell Blair Jr.), Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil and David Richmond -- better known collectively as the A&T Four – on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Alumni Foundation Event Center as part of the 57th Anniversary of the February One Sit-In.   In 1960, the four freshmen sat down at a segregated F.W. Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro to protest segregation laws and societal norms they deemed to be unfair and unjust. Their singular act has been credited with igniting “sit-in” demonstrations across the country, particularly by college students.
 
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A&T Four Legacy Remains Relevant; N.C. A&T to Celebrate 57th Sit-In Anniversary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will honor the courageous legacy of Jibreel Khazan (Ezell Blair Jr.), Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil and David Richmond -- better known collectively as the A&T Four – on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Alumni Foundation Event Center as part of the 57th Anniversary of the February One Sit-In.   

In 1960, the four freshmen sat down at a segregated F.W. Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro to protest segregation laws and societal norms they deemed to be unfair and unjust. Their singular act has been credited with igniting “sit-in” demonstrations across the country, particularly by college students.

Decades later, their protest remains of the most well-known sit-ins of the Civil Rights Movement. While Khazan and McNeil are the only surviving members of the legendary group (Richmond passed away in 1990 and McCain in 2014), all are deeply venerated at A&T: A sculpture of the Four is one of the campus’ most beloved landmarks, and four residence halls bear their names.

This year’s theme, “Legacy to Legacy: The Movement and Beyond,” connects the Four’s place in history as game changers and active participants for social justice in their community with the current continued fight for equality and justice.

More than just a historic example, the A&T Four’s actions continue to serve today as a model for non-violent approaches to social change, informing activists today in responding to current social injustices.

The celebration will include:

  • the Sit-In Breakfast beginning at 6 a.m. (program 7 a.m.)
  • presentations and special guests including surviving members of the A&T Four
  • a symbolic, collective walk to the Deese Clock Tower
  • a laying of a memorial wreath at the February One Monument and
  • a student roundtable discussion with the A&T Four in Harrison Auditorium

During the breakfast, the university will also present the Human Rights Medal to a deserving citizen selected from nominations submitted to the University Awards Committee. A&T bestows the annual award to recognize individuals who have endeavored to correct societal injustice and have significantly contributed to the betterment of the world.

The Sit-In Anniversary Breakfast and Celebration is free and open to the public. 

 
KEN SPENCER OF FAYETTEVILLE STATE NAMED THE CIAA MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH OF THE WEEK
Lamont M. Hinson
First time honor for Spencer this season

Charlotte, NC – Fayetteville State University head men’s basketball coach Ken Spencer has been named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Coach of the Week for the week ending January 28, 2017.

Coach Spencer led the Broncos to back-to-back late game heroic divisional wins this week. First, FSU handed Shaw their first Southern Division loss with a 72-70 win over the Bears in Spaulding Gymnasium. Second, Fayetteville State defeated Saint Augustine's at home during a nationally televised contest.

In addition to the honor for Spencer, Robert Colon of Winston-Salem State earned Player of the Week honors, Eric Dortch-Jones of Livingstone received Newcomer of the Week accolades, and Everett Patterson of Virginia Union rounded out the weekly honors at Rookie of the Week.

Fayetteville State will play at home again for their next matchup against Johnson C. Smith on Saturday, February 4th. Tip-off is slated for 4:00 p.m. at Capel Arena. FSU Athletics will celebrate their annual “Ball in Pink” initiative to further bring awareness to breast cancer and prevention of the disease.
 
CU'S LATOYA JONES NAMED CIAA COACH OF THE WEEK    Meredith Long
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in conjunction with the CIAA Women's Basketball Coaches Association and Sports Information Directors Association announced the CIAA Women's Basketball Player, Newcomer, Rookie, and Coach of the Week on Wednesday morning. CU's first year women's basketball coach, Latoya Jones, has earned Coach of the Week honors for the fourth time this season.
Jones led her team to a 2-0 week with wins over Lincoln University and #2 Virginia Union University. Jones led her squad to a 79-75 win over VUU on the road, which saw her team erase a 20-point deficit to give the Lady Panthers their first loss of the 2016-17 season. No team in the Chowan's NCAA Division 2 history has upset a top five nationally ranked team.  The Hawks are currently 14-7 overall and 7-4 in the CIAA