1. I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
Welcome 1
IAC
Leadership
Update
2
Mental Health,
Police and
Public Safety
3
Save the Dates 4
KEEPING YOU
INFORMED
Human Relations
A U G U S T , 2 0 1 6V O L U M E I , I S S U E V I I IP O I N T S O F
I N T E R E S T :
Join us on August 25
for Mental Health,:
Navigating
Employment. Call
336- 373-2038 to
register.
HRC Meeting
Thursday August 4,
Central Library,
Tannenbaum Room
219 N Church St., at
6pm.
IAC Meeting Friday
August 26, Cultural
Arts Center, 200 N
Davie St., Room 203,
at 4 pm.
CSW Meeting
Tuesday August 23,
Cultural Arts
Center, 200 N Davie
St., Room 203, at
H U M A N R E L A T I O N S
Welcome to the Team!
If you stop by the office, be sure to welcome
Human Relations’ intern, Courtney Young to the
team! Young is a rising senior at Winston –
Salem State University. A Business Administration
Major Marketing Minor from Columbus, Ohio, she
enjoys being active on campus by being a member of
multiple clubs and organizations like N.C.N.W
(National Council of Negro Women) and N.C.S.A
(National Communications Student
Association). Young is committed to being
active within her community by volunteering at local
homeless shelters, events, and charities. Her future
goals upon graduation are to continue her education
and receive a Masters in Business Administration.
Recently appointed commissioner and survivor of
domestic violence, Brenda White is an advocate for victims
of domestic violence and uses her voice as a motivational
speaker with hopes of inspiring others. A native of
Blackstone, VA, White received her Bachelor of Arts
degree from Bennett College for Women in Greensboro,
NC. Upon graduating from Bennett, she began her
professional career with the Greensboro Police Department
and later with Human Resources where she worked for
over 30 years. Due to injuries and surgeries from her
stabbing incident, White had to retire. Doing so gave her
the opportunity to develop a new focus, to make a
difference in the lives of victims of domestic violence
through sharing her story. Her passion is to educate
communities on the prevalence of domestic violence
among all people. Ms. White has one adult daughter, son-in
-law, 3 grandchildren and a host of supportive family and
friends.
Brenda White Joins the Commission on the Status of Women
White is a Certified Advocate for Domestic Violence and has served with the Voices
Committee with the Guilford County Family Justice Center and on the Board of Directors
of MOM's Ministries II. She is excited about working with the Commission!

2. P A G E 2
August is American
Adventures Month
“Justice will not be
served until those who
are unaffected are as
outraged as
those who are.”
Benjamin Franklin
HRC’s Human Services
Committee will begin
meeting in July to plan the
annual Martin Luther King
Jr. Memorial Breakfast on
January 16th, 2017. If you
are interested in joining
the team, please contact
HRD staff member Jodie
Stanley at 336-373-2038.
H U M A N R E L A T I O N S
Yacine Kout to Fill Role as IAC Co-Chair
Yacine Kout was recently selected by IAC
leadership to serve the remainder of
former co-chair Boukari Saidou's term. An
immigrant who is also the son of immigrants,
Kout’s parents emigrated from Algeria to
France where he was born and raised. A North
Carolina resident for 16 years, he has spent
the last 6 in Greensboro with his wife Yessica
and two sons, Nathaniel and Ulysse.
Scholarly accomplishments include a BA in
English literature and civilization from la
Sorbonne Nouvelle, three teaching
certifications, a Master’s in Teaching English
to Speakers of Other Languages from Salem
College and a Post Master’s certification in
school administration from UNCG. He is
currently working on a Ph.D. in Educational
Studies and Cultural Studies at UNCG.
A passionate, gifted educator, Yacine has worked in the educational field in and
beyond schools. His actions have centered on serving Latino youth, Latino parents,
language minorities, and immigrants in Randolph and Guilford county. He has been
responsible for organizing workshops, presenting his research at conferences, and
participating in panel discussions to develop empathy and critical awareness.
In his role as the co-chair of the IAC, Yacine hopes to continue improving
communication between city officials by sharing the concerns and input of the
immigrant and refugee communities of Greensboro.
Did You Know? The IAC, or International Advisory Committee, was created in
2008 by order of Council to address the needs and concerns of the international community.
As a committee under the Human Relations Commission, the IAC was chaired by one
appointed person. By popular demand, the IAC was restructured in 2015 with an expanded
and elected leadership structure. Are you interested in serving on the IAC? Leadership elec-
tions will be conducted in December, 2016. Stay tuned for more information!

3. P A G E 3
H U M A N R E L A T I O N S
August 19 is World Humanitarian Day. Adopted by the UN General
Assembly in 2003, the day hopes to “recognize those who face danger
and adversity in order to help others and to celebrate the spirit that
inspires humanitarian work around the globe.” The theme of this year
calls on everyone to join any of the world’s humanitarian organizations
and become an active messenger of Humanity.
About 125 people attended the third session in the
Mental Health Awareness Series, a vision of
Human Relations Commissioner Jacqueline King.
The session came at a time when concern over
police shootings of people with mental illness
were being expressed nationwide.
Jim Albright, Director of Guilford County
Emergency Services, began the program by
sharing critical information about policy, budget
cuts, and how the various local agencies and
players work together. Program moderator Jodi
Lorenzo-Schibley, Director of Greensboro’s own
Sanctuary House, set the tone for the program by
opening with a sincere statement acknowledging
nationwide concern and expressing a clear desire
to create a safe space for all to speak.
Reponses from the panel left attendees with the
message that no one can survive mental illness
alone, words spoken by Jack Register with the
state chapter of the National Alliance on Mental
Illness.
Greensboro Police Captain Nathaniel Davis and Lieutenant
Demarr Inman with the Sheriff’s office shared about Crisis
Intervention Training (CIT) now being offered to members of
law enforcement. Tim Vincent with local agency Ready 4
Change, shared his experience working with clients who have
mental illness and the importance of a community coming
together to address the issue.
Panelists and community members discussed the importance of
sharing pertinent information with 911 operators to best advocate
for a desired response. Additional comments were made about
the difficulty of crafting an ideal message in a time of crisis, the
lack of community understanding of mental illness and the
stigma attached to it, and personal stories of struggle were
shared.
Human Relations Director, Dr. Love Crossling, closed with
personal reflections on her former career in family counseling,
stressing critical split second decisions when responding to
persons in crises. She highlighted the importance of addressing
mental illness as a unified community. She announced session
four in the series to take place on Thursday, August 25, with a
focus on employment.
Human Relations Commission Hosts Third Session in Mental Health Awareness Series:
Mental Health, Police and Public Safety

4. This list is not comprehensive, and dates/times may be subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer to confirm date/time.
Mark Your Calendar!
P A G E 4
August 2 National Night Out with Greensboro Police Department
August 8-9 Racial Equity Institute: Racial Equality Training, 2100 Fernwood Dr. Greensboro, NC
27408, 8:30am-5pm
August 13 Greensboro Commissioners Retreat
August 16 Parks and Recreation: Veterans Activities (kayaking, fishing, cookout), Lake Brandt
Marina 5945 Lake Brandt Rd, 2-5pm
August 17 Summer Splash! Dedicated spray ground time for families with children with
disabilities, Barber Park, 9:30am-11am (Register by calling 336-373-2735)
August 18 YWCA Greensboro 113th Annual Meeting, 1807 Wendover Ave E., 7:30am-9:30am
August 25 Mental Health: Navigating Employment at the Greensboro Historical Museum, 130
Summit Ave, 5 pm (sponsored by HRC)
August 27 SAVE THE DATE: CSW Women’s Equality Day Breakfast, Greensboro Coliseum, 8 am
September 9-11 National Folk Festival
September 16 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, Women’s Education Center - 801 Green Valley
Rd, 8:30am-5pm
September 17 Higher Opportunities for Women Prep Courses, 9am—1pm, NC Works Career Center,
2301 W Meadowview Rd. (sponsored by CSW)
September 16-18 39th Annual Guilford Native American Association Pow Wow, Greensboro Country
Park
September 21 Higher Opportunites for Women Career Fair (sponsored by CSW)
October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Do you have news, or a story you would like to share with Human Relations?
Contact Jodie Stanley at (336) 373-2038.
H U M A N R E L A T I O N S