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Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi celebrates the Democratic win in the House of Representatives saying the win will be about “restoring the Constitution’s checks and balances to the Trump Administration.” Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn looks on.

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Espy, with family standing with him, addresses supporters on election night at the Hilton Jackson, County Line Road, Jackson, MS Democrats took over the U.S. House of Representa- tives in Tuesday’s midterm elections, which will boost the power and infl uence of representatives Maxine Wa- By Othor Cain special election. will also fi ght to protect those them again,” Espy said. ters, John Lewis and Elijah Cummings. Editor Espy told potential voters at with pre-existing medical condi- Espy advanced to the runoff Under the new order, Waters, a California Democrat, The U.S. Senate special elec- Broadstreet Baking Company in tions.” from a fi eld of four candidates, will become chair of the Financial Services Committee, tion is headed to a runoff, Nov. Jackson Wednesday that Health As coffee drinkers fl ooded the two republicans and one demo- and Elijah Cummings, a Maryland Democrat, is expect- 27. The state could elect for the care is the primary issue in his staple breakfast spot, Espy greet- crat, though in special elections, ed to become chair of the House Oversight Committee. fi rst time – in modern day history campaign for two reasons. ed them with a cup of coffee, a party identifi cation isn’t included This gives Democrats sweeping new powers, including – a black man. “In Mississippi, we lead the smile and a message. “Mississip- on the ballot. the power to subpoena President Trump’s tightly held in- Mike Espy, a former U.S. Con- nation, unfortunately, in the pians do not want their insurance Espy faces Republican Cindy come tax records if they so choose. gressman and U.S. Secretary of number of rural hospitals clos- companies canceling their pol- Hyde-Smith who was appointed Congressman John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat, is a Agriculture, hit the campaign ing just because we wouldn’t icy for pre-existing conditions. by Governor Phil Bryant to fi ll member of the Ways and Means Committee and he is the trail early Wednesday morning accept the Medicaid expansion Those who voted before will the seat vacated by Thad Co- ranking House member on the Subcommittee on Over- after receiving 358,752 or 41 money that we were offered a likely come again. We persuaded chran, until an election could be sight. percent of the vote in Tuesday’s few years before,” Espy said. “I them before, we will persuade held. President Trump has spoken by phone to current House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, calling her to acknowledge the Democratic win. Also, at least four African Americans were elected to Congress for the fi rst time. They include Colin Allred, U.S. Senator defeats State Represenative who defeated an incumbent Republican in Texas’ 32nd District in Dallas and Ayanna Pressley, the fi rst black woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Press- By Othor Cain Clinton’s fi rst term. ley, a Chicago native, will represent Massachusetts’ 7th Editor After Republican Sen. Trent Congressional District, which includes sections of Bos- In the other U.S. Senate race Lott resigned in late 2007, then- ton. She ran unopposed. All of the newly elected mem- held in Mississippi Tuesday, Gov. Haley Barbour appointed bers of the House are Democrats. Republican Senator Roger Wicker to temporarily fi ll the The Democratic Party now controls 230 seats to the Wicker was re-elected, keeping seat. Wicker won a special Republican Party’s 205. A political party needs only 218 the seat he has held since 2007. election in 2008 to complete votes to control the House of Representatives. Repub- Wicker defeated Democratic Lott’s term, and was re-elected licans maintained control of the Senate, adding several state Rep. David Baria and two in 2012. seats. Four Senate races were still undecided Wednesday others. Baria is the chairman of the morning. Wicker was elected to the NCSL Gulf and Atlantic States In Mississippi, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture House in 1994, when Republi- Task Force. He is also a mem- cans gained control of Congress halfway through President Bill Wicker Congress Continued on page 3 Wicker Baria Continued on page 3

PHOTO OF THE WEEK Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for 4th Avenue Lounge, 211 South Lamar Street, Jackson, November 6. Mayor Lumumba addressed the crowd. Chad and Ja’nee Powell, owners.

PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 www.mississippilink.com The Stars are Out at this year’s Holiday Top Hat Brunch

Mississippi Link Newswire The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated, Central Mississippi Chapter, will celebrate its 27th Annual Holi- day Top Hat Brunch Saturday, November 24, 2018, at the Jackson Hilton Hotel on County Line Road. President Rita Wray stated, “This event serves as the signature fundraiser for the chapter’s annual scholarship awards and other programs that impact the community in the areas of Education, Health, Economic Empowerment and Leadership Develop- ment. Over the years, the Central Missis- sippi Chapter has given more than $240,000 in scholarships to deserving young ladies throughout Central Mississippi.” As one of the holiday season’s most antic- ipated events, it promises to be an afternoon fi lled with music, fun and door prizes. This First Row (left to right) Rita Wray, president, National Coalition of 100 Black Women; Jerelyn Butler, Holiday Top Hat chair. Second Row (left to right) Wauline Carter, Corinne year’s theme is S.T.A.R.S. in Hats and Heels Anderson, Terryce Walker, Mariea Jackson, Ethel Gibson, Debra Sturgis Stamps, Jennifer Young Wallace, LaVerne Gentry and Brenda Cox and all guests (men, women and youth) are invited to participate in the Legendary Pa- Holiday Top Hat Categories dium or large, is fashionably adorned ARETHA – This hat like the crystal- NE-YO (K-16) – Worn by a young, rade of Hats competition in the various cat- ASHANTI – Designed for the action- with jewels, bling, feathers, beads or embellished bow-tied, felt hat that aspiring male who turns heads with egories. Participants will be judged, with oriented, energetic, strong-willed and fl owers coordinated with a trendy en- Aretha Franklin wore at President hats. Fedoras; Italian Flat Cap; short winners selected in each category. undefeatable tigress who adores ani- semble and accessories… If your hat Obama’s inauguration; the colorful bill caps; and so on; it is always stylish This year’s Holiday Top Hat Bruch Chair mal prints and dares to “walk on the says I am Demanding, Inspiring, Vi- Nefertiti head wraps; the wide-brimmed and appropriate for the occasion, this Jerelyn Butler said, “I’m excited about the wild side.” From leopard to zebra, tiger brant and Alluring; it’s now your time to fedoras cocked to one side or fancy, hat says “Think like a Man.” The wearer new hat categories being showcased this to panther or any animal print, this hat shine. gospel-inspired top hats – each worn of this hat respects his elders, accepts year – Lady Mae, Beyoncé and Aretha – and ROARS “jungle fever.” ENJOLI – Anything goes. This hat is with a well-conceived matching en- advice and makes wise choices, includ- look forward to seeing individuals strut the LADY MAE – Representing the fi rst designed for the woman who struts her semble and accessories in a manner ing the clothes he wears with the confi - runway showcasing their hats in these cat- Lady of the church and/or the fashion- own style, it may be plain or bold. Worn befi tting royalty. dence that he is “One in a Million.” egories and others.” able church lady; the wearer of this hat with an ensemble chosen for the occa- BEYONCE- – Whether touring in SOPHISTICATED GENTS – De- The fun begins with seating at 10:30 a.m., is a class act always decked out in coor- sion (or not), it simply says, “My Style.” Europe, attending a big music event or signed for the distinguished, debonair and the program starts at 11 a.m. The ven- dinating hat, gloves, suit or dress. This LABELLE – This head garment is cruising around town, in a “Do not Dis- man who knows how to don a hat and dors’ Holiday Shopping Extravaganza starts hat is the essence of conservative la- the bomb and is bedecked with lots of turb” wide-brimmed hat; a stylish Fedo- how to accessorize and complement at 9 a.m. Tickets are $50 and can be pur- dyship and “Sunday Morning” sermons glitter…a single feather, jewel-tipped ra, or a decorative Parisian beret, the his choice of business, dressy, conser- chased in advance from members. and the wearer epitomizes the proverb: hackle feathers or fl owers, – the bling outfi ts are trendy and selected for the vative or ethnocentric apparel. Symbol- For additional information you may con- “Who Can Tell a Virtuous Woman?” just can’t be missed. BOLD and dra- occasion. The hat and ensemble say, izing class, style, sophistication and tact Katrina B. Myricks (Public Relations DIVA – Worn bodaciouly by the style- matic, a stand-out ensemble that says, “Naughty Girl” and defi nitely represents fashion, the hat makes the statement, chair) at 601 940-3262 or Jerelyn Butler conscious woman, this hat, small, me- “Work It!” Soul Sista. “the Forever Young” female at any age. “You’ve got the power.” (Top Hat chair) at 601 955-8469. www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Wicker Congress Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 ber of the National Con- Mike Espy, an African-American ly refused to concede her contest to giving an appearance of a confl ict Andrew Gillum lost his hard- ference of Environmental Democrat, will compete in a runoff become Georgia’s fi rst black woman of interest. Technical failures in fought campaign to become Florida’s Legislators, Bay St. Louis election against Republican Cindy governor. With 99 percent of ballots majority black precincts caused the fi rst black governor. Rotary Club, Kiwanis Hyde for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate counted, she is at 48.6 percent and NAACP to initiate court action to ex- In Maryland, incumbent Republi- Club, Leadership Hancock seat. her opponent, Secretary of State Bri- tend balloting for three hours, until can governor Larry Hogan defeated County, Mississippi Bar Democrats winning the House an Kemp is at 50.5 percent. Kemp, 10 p.m. Abrams is hoping additional Democrat Ben Jealous, the former and a Fellow of the Missis- smoothed over some big disappoints secretary of state, had been widely absentee and provisional ballots will president/CEO of the NAACP. sippi Bar Foundation. in state governor’s races. Stacey criticized for refusing to step down bring the vote count close enough to The Trice Edney News Wire con- Abrams, still trailing, has strategical- from his oversight of the election, warrant a run-off vote Dec. 4. tributed to this story. Mike Espy for U.S. Senate Get Out the Vote Gospel Explosion Anderson U.M. Church • November 5, 2018 • Jackson, MS

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On Tuesday, October 23, all 9th- coordinating efforts in their schools hosted by the Jackson Council PTA 12th grade students across the Jack- to engage their peers in the voting and made possible by partnerships son Public School district partici- process. with Jackson Public Schools, Hinds pated in mock elections in each of Over 4000 JPS students cast sam- County Election Commission, Hinds seven high schools in JPS. ple ballots; and the day ended with County Circuit Clerk, NAACP Jack- JCPTA The Jackson Council PTA hosted a watch party where student ambas- son Branch, One Voice and Delta the event as part of a 6-week civic sadors engaged in conversations Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc-Jackson engagement plan that included voter with members of the JPS Board of Alumnae Chapter. education and voter registration. Trustees, principals and NAACP Local sponsors are Sugar’s Place, The JCPTA youth ambassadors in President and CEO Derrick Johnson. Farish Street Community of Shalom Mock Elections each school were responsible for The mock election process was and Central UM Church. 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Unique designs of Forest Hill art students to adorn ‘Mississippi Tree’ at National Christmas Tree Lighting

Mississippi Link Newswire Forest Hill High School is one of 56 secondary schools across the country selected to create one-of-a-kind ornaments for the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting experience. Only one school per state is selected for this national honor. The Forest Hill art students produced 24 ornaments that they will send to the National Park Service. Their handiwork will adorn the tree representing the state of Mis- sissippi as part of the America Celebrates display. “The best part of the experi- ence was watching my scholars work together,” said teacher Renna Moore. “By pooling their strengths, multiple scholars had a hand in the completion of each individual ornament. The stron- gest drawers drew out the de- Student artists from Forest Hill High School holding the Christmas ornaments they created are (alphabetically signs, the best painters worked by last name): Travis Adams; Brianna Ard; Torrieze Bell; Brittany Bradley; Makayla Calvin; Breunnah Collins; on detail work, others fi lled in Michaela Dennis ; Nattyanna Evans; Petagay Evans; Mario Jackson; Michaela Jacobs; Ty’Mya Kelly; De’Lonte where needed. It was offi cially a Lewis; Candace Mayfi eld ; Nicolas Milton; JaKaylin Rand; Jocelyn Reese; Jada Robinson; Ashley Thurman; group effort.” Nancy Trejo; Selah Tucker; Edgardo Urbano-Arreola; and Kyra Williams. All students are not pictured. Forest Hill art teacher Renna Moore helps a student with an ornament “The ornaments were de- destined for the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. signed to show images of Mis- sissippi writers, artists, musi- displayed on a national level.” 2018 Mississippi Scholastic overall winner for the state of they won. The 96th Annual National cians and local landmarks and The National Park Service Art Gold Key winners. Two of Mississippi in the Youth Art The NAEA presented Moore Christmas Tree Lighting Cer- symbols,” said Brittany Brad- and the U.S. Department of Moore’s students have won the Month “Flags Across America” the 2018 Mississippi Art Edu- emony will take place Novem- ley, a senior art student at Forest Education worked with state art Scholastic Art National Gold Design competition. The 2017- cator Award. The award honors ber 28. The National Christmas Hill. “This lets people see the and education agencies to iden- Medal Award in back-to-back 2018 state winner was Candace outstanding NAEA members Tree is surrounded by 56 six- creativity of Mississippi. It was tify the schools invited to par- years. In 2018, Brandon Minor Mayfi eld, a current Forest Hill from each state or province as- foot trees representing each U.S. an honor to work on this. I really ticipate. (class of 2018) won the award art student and one of the par- sociation whose service and con- state, district and territory as enjoyed painting them.” Moore and her students have for a mixed media work titled ticipants in the ornament design tribution to art education merits part of the America Celebrates “Being a part of the process earned regional and national “Speak, Hear, See.” The year project. Donahue’s and May- recognition and acclaim. Most display. These trees are deco- was an amazing experience,” art awards in recent years. She before, Jeremy Donahue (class fi eld’s winning designs were recently, Moore was recognized rated with ornaments created said junior Ashley Thurman. “I has helped to shape the talent of 2017) was awarded the Na- made into fl ags and displayed by Ask for More Jackson and by students across the country. am grateful to have been given of dozens of art prodigies in her tional Gold Medal Award for a at the annual conventions of the Community Foundation of About 1,500 middle and high the opportunity to have the fi ve years at the school. Both work entitled “Man Eater.” Do- the National Art Education As- Greater Jackson as a 2018 Out- school students participated this work of my Forest Hill art class Bradley and Thurman were nahue was also the 2016-2017 sociation (NAEA) for the years standing Educator of the Year. year. Senator Roger Wicker announces passing of ‘JROTC Act’ during Visit to Jim Hill High

Mississippi Link Newswire Earlier this year, Wicker in- schools. The graduation rate of U.S. Senator Roger Wicker troduced a bill in Congress its cadets is about 95 percent. visited Jim Hill High School aimed at expanding JROTC As City Councilman Ashby October 23. He met with the to include 100 more programs Foote pointed out in a Clarion- cadets and instructors of the in rural and underserved ar- Ledger guest column, that’s school’s JROTC unit and eas. The JROTC Act – short higher than both the state and shared that legislation he au- for JROTC Opportunities for the national high school gradu- thored last May had been Transformational Change Act ation rates. There is also an signed into law and would – was passed by Congress in above 90 percent acceptance add JROTC programs to more August and signed into law in rate for JROTC graduates to communities. September. As a result, funding institutions of higher educa- “I enjoyed meeting with the for JROTC increased by nearly tion. Collectively, the pro- JROTC cadets and instruc- $10 million. This funding will gram’s graduates receive mil- tors at Jim Hill High School support about 150 new JROTC lions of dollars in scholarships and hearing fi rsthand how this units across the country. on an annual basis. program has benefi ted not only Wicker credited the proven The JPS JROTC Program is these students, but also the en- success of the JROTC program the largest in the state of Mis- Also attending the announcement were Virgil Lindsey, Jackson City Council member, Ward 6; Jeanne M. Hairston, tire community,” Wicker said. in JPS as his inspiration for sissippi and among the largest JPS School Board president; Jean Listen, accompanying Charles Tillman; Shonda Allen, associate director, In- “I am proud to be the author of pursuing new funding to sup- in the region. JPS JROTC ca- terdisciplinary Nanotoxicity Center, Jackson State University; Ashby Foote, Jackson City Council member, Ward the JROTC Act, which will ex- port more programs. dets are exposed to the ideals 1; Steve Guyton, Offi ce of Senator Roger Wicker and Congressman Gregg Harper; Col. (Ret.) Paul Wills, director pand this successful program Jackson Public Schools of leadership, character devel- of Army Instruction, JPS; Maj. (Ret.) Frank Branch, Jim Hill High; Lt. Col. (Ret.) Raymond Leonard, senior army to more schools, particularly in serves more than 1,000 stu- opment and citizenship train- instructor, Jim Hill High; Charles Tillman, Jackson City Council member, Ward 4; Dr. Jerzy Leszcynski, Director, the areas where it will have the dents enrolled in the JROTC ing throughout their time in the Interdisciplinary Nanotoxicity Center, Jackson State University; Sam Kursar, assistant principal, Jim Hill High; greatest impact.” units at all seven of its high program. and Edwin Butler, JROTC Bureau director, Mississippi Department of Education.

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www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Hinds CC Student VOICES meet Sumner Hill counselor is MS School legislators at annual luncheon Counselor of the Year

Cory Uselton, superintendent of the DeSoto County School District and president of the Mississippi Association of School Administra- tors, presents the Mississippi School Counselor of the Year award to Sumner Hill Junior High School counselor Heather Norton.

The Mississippi Link Newswire of the Mississippi Counseling Sumner Hill Junior High Association. Applicants from School counselor Heather various school levels apply in Norton is Mississippi’s School September before a committee Counselor of the Year. reviews the application pack- Student VOICES members Addison Bridges of Clinton, Brittany Ellis of Pearl, Nadia Tompkins of Byram with Raymond Campus math instructor and She received the award in ets and selects the one school sponsor Jeff Hughes of Terry. October during the Mississip- counselor in the state to be The Mississippi Link Newswire pi Association of School Ad- named the MCA School Coun- empower community college As Mississippi’s largest com- and technical programs teach- ministrators conference and selor of the Year. Members of Hinds Commu- students to become civically munity college, Hinds Commu- ing job-ready skills. With six awards luncheon. The award is The MCA School Counselor nity College’s Student VOICES engaged at the local, state, na- nity College is a comprehensive locations in central Mississippi, given through the Mississippi of the Year is a professional class were among those who tional and global levels. One of institution offering quality, af- Hinds enrolls about 12,000 stu- Counseling Association. who has exemplifi ed the posi- met with legislators at the annu- their missions is to support com- fordable educational opportu- dents each fall semester. Norton is the counselor for tive impact school counselors al Oct. 30 Legislative luncheon. munity college efforts toward nities with academic programs To learn more, visit www. Clinton’s ninth-grade school, can have on student growth Student VOICES is a state- fair and equitable funding at the of study leading to seamless hindscc.edu or call 1.800.Hind- and in this role she plans pro- and achievement through the wide organization designed to state level. university transfer and career sCC. grams and activities includ- delivery of a comprehensive ing the annual Commitment school counseling program to Graduate Ceremony, All that focuses on academic de- Pro Dads, the Peer Guidance velopment, social/ emotional Committee, Coffee Talks for development and college and Hinds CC to hold Veterans Day parents and more. career readiness. This MCA “Heather is like the Ener- SCOY then represents the state gizer Bunny,” said CHS Ca- of Mississippi in the applica- program to honor those who served reer Complex counselor Lisa tion process for the American Lann. “She never stops. She is School Counselor Association up and down the halls, calling School Counselor of the Year The Mississippi Link Newswire a.m. at the Muse Center on the as well as ROTC units from pilot. He is also a retired district parents, counseling students, competition. Hinds Community College Rankin Campus and will bring Pearl, Pelahatchie, Richland and director of Aviation Technology assisting teachers and admin- “It is impossible to be plans to salute veterans who together many who served in var- McLaurin high schools. Pela- at Hinds. istrators. She is totally focused around Heather and not be served in the U.S. armed forces ious branches of the military for hatchie High School JROTC will Information tables will be and devoted to serving stu- personally infl uenced to be a during a special program Nov. 12. fellowship and refl ection. present the colors. available for veterans on an array dents from the time she enters better counselor and provide The Salute to Veterans pro- The Brio Choir and junior The keynote speaker is Stanley of social services, including op- her school until she leaves.” the best services to students,” gram, hosted by the college’s Of- ROTC students from Brandon Whitfi eld, a retired Air Force pi- portunities for continuing educa- MCA School Counselor of Lann said. “The individual at- fi ce of Veterans Services, is at 11 High School will be featured, lot and former commercial airline tion at Hinds. the Year is open to all school tention she provides to more counselors across the state of than 400 students is remark- Mississippi who are members able.” IN MEMORIAM Funeral services scheduled for Jayla Gray Justus Reed

The Mississippi Link Newswire Alcorn State University sophomore Jayla Alexanderia Gray will be laid to rest dur- ing her homegoing service this weekend. The Celebration of Life ser- vices for Gray will be held Sat- urday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. at Cade Chapel Missionary Bap- tist Church, located on 1000 W Ridgeway St. in Jackson, Mis- sissippi. Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at the Jackson Memorial Funeral Services, lo- cated at 922 Woodrow Wilson Ave, from 5 to 7 p.m. Gray will be laid to rest at Garden Memorial Park on 8001 Highway 49 in Jackson. Gray is remembered fondly by those who knew her as a genuine spirit who was always ready to lend a helping hand. Daniel Stallworth, a student at Alcorn and one of Gray’s friends, remembers her as Reed someone who would brighten his day when he was in a bad admired our friendship.” loving and vibrant spirit,” said keep them and her friends in mood. Interim President Donzell Lee. “She was an incredibly our prayers.” “She was my friend,” said Lee offered his condolences to smart and caring individual The university is offering Stallworth. “I could tell her Gray’s loved ones on behalf of who captured the hearts of ev- and will continue to provide anything. She always knew the university. eryone who knew her. Alcorn counseling and support ser- how to make me laugh and “Jayla’s passing has touched thanks the Gray family for vices to the Alcorn community smile through any situation. I so many because of her fun- sharing Jayla with us and will throughout their time of need. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 www.mississippilink.com JSU hosts U.S. minority-serving Jackson State wins institutions for NSF study United Way fanraising on food safety, water security challenge against Southern University

JSU President William B. Bynum Jr. welcomes guests participating in research being conducted by minority-serving institutions. Join- ing Bynum are JSU associate provost Dr. Joseph A. Whittaker, left, Dr. Scott Poole, Luisa Ruge-Jones, Samuel R. Wilson, Dr. William Barley and Dr. John R. Mader. By L.aToya Hentz-Moore said Ira Murray, president and CEO jsumsnews.com of UWCA. “This inaugural event JSU recently won the United Way By L.A. Warren was a testament to the efforts and jsumsnews.com FanRaising Challenge between JSU engagement of the JSU community and SU. Thanks to faculty, staff, for which United Way of the Capi- Jackson State University recently students and alumni for their con- tal Area is extremely grateful.” hosted a national Germination Work- tributions in support of this 10-day The purpose of the Shark Tank shop aimed at getting academic pro- competition. Together, both schools initiative is to promote creativity, fessionals from minority-serving in- raised over $5,000. innovation and college readiness stitutions involved in research on food Melinda Todd, project manager through Project-Based Learning safety and water security that’s funded for the United Way giving cam- (PBL) utilizing Science, Technol- by the National Science Foundation. paign and director/principal inves- ogy, Engineering, Art and Math- The event, coordinated through tigator for Metro Jackson says, “It ematics (S.T.E.A.M.) based en- JSU’s Division of Research and Fed- was important for JSU to win this trepreneurship development and eral Relations, was hosted by associ- challenge against a huge rival team. cross-collaboration among schol- ate provost Joseph A. Whittaker. It shows our collective support from ars. Besides JSU, other participating the campus as well as our local Mentored by teachers and en- groups included the American Indian Dr. John R. Mader, center, talks about research support from the Hispanic Association community. When we support our trepreneurs, students from Hinds, Higher Education Consortium, the of Colleges and Universities. He’s part of the collaboration that includes Barley, left, youth, everyone wins.” Madison and Rankin counties will Hispanic Association of Colleges and and Poole. The United Way of the Capital have an opportunity to design a Universities and the National Associ- Area (UWCA) will use the funds S.T.E.A.M product or service. The ation for Equal Opportunity in Higher to support efforts in the Shark Tank design should speak to a critical so- Education that encompasses HBCUs. Experience Competition. UWCA cial issue in the community and will Participating institutions included and supporting partners are spon- be presented to a panel of judges University of Texas Rio Grande Val- soring a regional Shark Tank com- during a culminating event in April ley; University of Puerto Rico; and petition for tri-county area students. 2019. California State University, Fresno. “I think this was a very good way Students should anticipate gain- Whittaker said it’s imperative that to engage our respective commu- ing leadership, marketing and ana- others see how underrepresented in- nities around philanthropy using a lytical skills needed for the innova- stitutions contribute to food safety “fl ash fundraising” type of event,” tional economy of the 21st century. and water security. He noted problems that result from inadequate supply of food in rural areas, particularly in a so-called food desert such as Missis- sippi. Liberal Arts dean Water also is especially important to food security because crops and livestock rely on this life-sustaining publishes new book substance. Thus, Whittaker touts the valuable research underway by partic- ipating minority-serving institutions. JSU associate provost Joseph A. Whittaker, center, listens as researchers discuss food “We’re trying to demonstrate that and water concerns that plague minority communities. He’s joined by Dr. Scott Poole of chronicling history we have individuals with the talent, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and JSU University Communications student capabilities and skills set to perform reporter Ciann Dodson. PHOTOS BY L.A. WARREN/JSU at the national level. We’re attempting of ‘The Heart of Africa’ to solve real-world issues – not just why this project is different. age. He argues, however, that’s not the community we serve but the entire “We don’t just assume that getting the case because so much food is nation. Our involvement addresses the diverse folks in a room is enough to wasted each day. As a result, he de- Jackson State University unspoken generalized perception that make projects happen. We’re drawing scribes the problem as more about ac- Mario Azevedo, dean of the Col- minority-serving institutions are not from a wide array of fi ndings and re- cess and distribution. lege of Liberal Arts, recently pub- up to par and aren’t up to the level to search on collaborative sciences and “If you look in some of the com- lished the book “Historical Dic- engage at the top levels of science,” teams to make assertions,” Barley munities, especially in Mississippi, tionary of Chad” by Rowman & Whittaker said. said. you can have the same food supplier Littlefi eld. It is one of many pub- The JSU administrator said the col- He added that one benefi t the group and supermarket chain. But if you go lished works he has released over laboration ultimately would result in has is that “our participants are really in minority-serving communities, the the past ten years. groundbreaking research. “This is a close with the communities that are quality of what you see on the shelves The book chronicles the history win-win for faculty and students be- disproportionately impacted by food is very different from when you go of Chad, a country of some 56 mil- cause it sets the stage for us to look at and water security.” out into the suburbs,” Whittaker said. lion people in North-Central Africa, problems differently and think beyond Barley also noted that most of the “Those are issues and challenges focusing on alphabetical entries that ourselves, issues and challenges to ad- mainstream science on food and wa- that must be overcome. The good highlight the country’s history, im- dress broader problems.” ter security focuses on food produc- thing about this is that we’re not just portant personalities, history, poli- Scott Poole is a research scientist tion – growth, crops and making more addressing the problem, but we’re tics, the economy, international re- at the National Center for Supercom- food. “One of the key themes across training young minds of students to lations, religion, health and culture. Azevedo puting Applications at University of all teams is the recognition that pro- recognize what those issues are. It’s a The book may be used by students, Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where ducing food is not enough to solve the sustainability issue as well.” researchers, professors, statesmen, said, “I would like to continue to be most of the germination workshops problem. Food access is embedded Barley echoed the importance of diplomats, and anyone else wishing an administrator-scholar who might are held. He said this partnership is within communities – municipalities students in providing solutions to to know more about the country that inspire his students and the faculty the third in a series with academic and government.” food and water issues. is known as “The Heart of Africa” in the College of Liberal Arts (and scholars. As well, he said, “There are many “The common theme is making due to its geographical position on throughout the campus) to be more Pool said, “We’re putting together social issues to access. … One thing courses and research opportunities for the continent. Even though this is productive in scholarly works in the projects and teams that will hopefully I think that is really exciting about undergraduates meaningful. We must a revised edition, Azevedo wrote form of books, articles, book chap- turn into grants for students at these our project is that each of us takes prepare students for learning opportu- hundreds of new entries that cover ters, artistic performances and con- colleges and universities.” Further- these matters very seriously. There’s nities and help them engage with their about one-third of the 719-page ference presentations.” more, said Poole, “A lot of researchers an interest in taking a reasoned under- own communities, while educating volume. His colleague, political sci- Currently, Azevedo has just com- here are as good as any I’ve ever seen. standing of the specifi c nature of the them in the state-of-the-art science. entist Samuel Decalo, was unable pleted two long chapters for a vol- The main issue is we just have to give communities we’re trying to engage We must also give them a voice to to update the volume, which, until ume on general history titled “Af- them a seat at the table.” to solve food security for them.” state solutions to problems in their now, had not been done for over 30 rica on the World Stage,” and the William C. Barley, also from Uni- Meanwhile, Whittaker argues that communities so they can make a dif- years. “Globalization of the Industrial versity of Illinois, further explained there’s a perception of a food short- ference.” In his own words, Azevedo Revolution.” STATE

www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Mission MS celebrates U.S. Department of 25 years of reconciliation State’s International Visitor and racial healing

Mississippi Link Newswire Thomas and Rodney Francis. Leadership Program Mission Mississippi will host What: Living Reconciled: Mis- “Living Reconciled: Mission Mis- sion Mississippi’s 25th Anniver- sissippi’s 25th Anniversary Cele- sary Celebration bration” November 8 at the Jackson When: Thursday, November 8, Convention Complex. Individual 2018. Summit at 4 p.m. Banquet at tickets are $100 each. Tickets and 6:30 p.m. sponsorship may be purchased on- Where: Jackson Convention line at www.MissionMississippi. Complex, 105 E Pascagoula Street, org or by calling 601 353-6477. Jackson, MS Students, with valid student ID, Why: Mission Mississippi en- may attend at no charge. courages Mississippians to live Neddie Winters, president of reconciled and help end racial divi- Mission Mississippi stated, “As we sion. look forward to the next twenty-five About Mission Mississippi years, we are engaging champions Mission Mississippi has been to continue to work toward fulfill- leading the way in reconciliation ing the vision of seeing Christians and racial healing in Mississippi living out the grace of the gospel for the past 25 years. Our model from one generation to the next.” is to bring people together to build Participating panelists include: relationships across racial lines so Justice Dawn Beam, Samuel Bolen, they can work together to better Diann Payne, Donavon Thigpen, their communities. Cade Smith, Robert Johnson, Scott

Visit Jackson scores Standing left to right are: (front), Amanda Masono, referendum director, Department of Peace Agreement Implementation, Papua, New Guinea; Kreshnik Spahiu, director of IT Department, Central Election Commission, Republic of Kosovo; Senator Frazier; Sachin Timalsena, national coordinator of Youth Congress in Nepal; Milton Eduardo Reyes Rodriguez, vice minister of Planning and Development International Award - Ministry of Youth, Dominican Republic; and Ruta Miliute, member of Parliament, Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania

Innovative Infl uencer Campaign Political leaders from around the world under the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program learned more about the American electoral process November 5 at the Capitol with Senator Hillman T. Frazier, Mississippi Association of Educators Executive Director Tyrone Hendrix and Jackson City Council President Melvin Priester Jr. The Mississippi Link Newswire plementation of campaign delivery. “City with Soul” “The City with Soul is blessed The offi cials also learned about the relationship between state and local governments. Visit Jackson has been awarded a with a diversity of hospitality assets silver medal in the international HS- that are frankly perfect for promotion MAI Adrian Awards. The honor was through social platforms,” said Rick- bestowed on the destination market- ey Thigpen, interim president & CEO ing organization for its new “infl uenc- of Visit Jackson. “Couple this with Growing Up Knowing recipient of er marketing” campaign. Visit Jack- our existing digital assets, such as our son will offi cially receive the award documentary series, and you have the at the organization’s annual gala Jan- building blocks for what proved to $150,000 Hardin Foundation grant uary 22, 2019 in New York City. be a very successful infl uencer-based The Adrian Awards are produced outreach effort.” by the Hospitality and Sales Market- The campaign resulted in over ing Association International (HS- 22 million impressions and over MAI). 2018 is the fi rst year that the 243,000 engagements among 2.7 mil- awards program included an “infl u- lion potential Visit Jackson audience encer campaign” category. members. This equates to nearly “We’re really excited to have re- $180,000 in marketing value, more Mississippi Link Newswire ceived recognition for our infl uencer than six-times the actual cost of the community organizations in addressing work and partnering with us to positive- marketing efforts this early into its campaign. Growing Up Knowing, a nonprofi t these far too prevalent problems in Mis- ly impact more Mississippi families. I existence,” said Jonathan Pettus, vice An “infl uencer campaign” engages that works with young people and their sissippi.” have seen fi rsthand how Growing Up president of marketing for Visit Jack- highly followed social media person- families to address issues of sexual Growing Up Knowing implements Knowing’s programs son. 2018 is the fi rst year Visit Jack- alities to experience and post about health and abuse prevention, will re- their two preventative, evidence-based infl uence young people’s lives – son invested in an infl uencer market- specifi c aspects of interests. Travel ceive a $150,000 grant from The Phil programs with youth and their parents whether it be a teenager and mother ing program. and tourism oriented social content Hardin Foundation. or caregivers. In the comprehensive sex better able to communicate with each The HSMAI Adrian Awards re- make up one of the most followed in- The three-year grant, to be disbursed education program, middle schoolers other, an elementary schooler confi ding ceives over 1,200 entries every year terest sectors in social media. in annual increments of $50,000 begin- and their families learn how to make in a trusted adult about abuse, or a teen from destination marketing cam- The HSMAI Adrian Awards are in ning in 2019, is designed to help Grow- healthier life decisions in a safe, trust- truly comprehending the consequences paigns across the globe. Judging cri- its 62nd year and recognize hospital- ing Up Knowing build capacity and ex- ing environment. This interactive, of engaging in risky sexual behavior,” teria include considerations for the ity brands and agencies for creativity pand its programming, primarily in the eight-hour program teaches families said Dana Larkin, executive director of creative quality of campaign content, and innovation in advertising, digital Jackson and Meridian areas. The Har- facts about reproduction and sexually Growing Up Knowing. “We are thrilled as well as innovative and strategic im- marketing and public relations. din Foundation Board of Directors ap- transmitted infections, the consequenc- about this next step in Growing Up proved the grant at its October meeting. es of risky sexual behavior, pregnancy Knowing’s journey and cannot wait to “Growing Up Knowing takes a prevention (abstinence and contracep- form new partnerships and engage more unique approach to sex education, in- tion), how to resist peer pressure, and families in Jackson and Meridian.” Operation Shoestring to celebrate cluding abuse prevention, by directly better communication skills between The Phil Hardin Foundation, based involving parents with their children in teens and parents/caregivers. in Meridian, is a statewide education its Golden Anniversary with time- honest, open discussions about sexual- My Body, My Boundaries, for el- philanthropy established in 1964 by ity and sexual health in ways that are ementary schoolers and their families, the owner of Hardin’s Bakeries. It will honored conversation about medically sound and proven effective,” provides the knowledge and tools chil- disburse approximately $2.8 million in said Lloyd Gray, executive director of dren need to stay safe and grow into grant payments in 2018 to in-school, community event and concert The Phil Hardin Foundation. “We are healthy individuals. This one-hour, one- afterschool, early childhood and other impressed with what they’ve already time program inspires ongoing conversa- educational institutions and initiatives done in a few short years in working tions at home by teaching children how throughout the state, with special em- with middle schoolers to prevent teen- to correctly name body parts, recognize phasis on Meridian and Lauderdale age pregnancy and more recently with physical boundaries, say “NO” to abuse County. abuse prevention for younger children. and bullying, and report abuse to trusted If you are interested in learning more The Hardin Foundation is excited about adults. My Body, My Boundaries has about Growing Up Knowing or partner- our partnership to help Growing Up also been translated to Spanish. ing to implement a program, please visit Knowing expand and sustain its good “We are so grateful to The Hardin our website, www.growingupknowing. work with schools, congregations, and Foundation for believing in our crucial org, or contact Dana Larkin. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi to Dedicate Seventh Habitat Home on November 9

The Mississippi Link Newswire ment, Christopher Emdin. Mississippi Link Newswire her two children. future for our state and support people Operation Shoestring will cel- The organization will also host the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Missis- The homeowner, volunteers from in transforming their lives in positive, ebrate its 50-year legacy of service Rise to the Future concert at the Mis- sippi and Habitat for Humanity Mis- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississip- healthy ways,” said Sheila Grogan, to students and families in central sissippi Museum of Art from 7 p.m. sissippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) will pi and HFHMCA Board members and vice president, community and pub- Jackson with its annual Conversa- to 10 p.m., featuring performances dedicate a home for a local family as staff will join together at 12:00 noon lic relations with Blue Cross & Blue tion About Community Friday, No- of songs from and inspired by 1968 part of a Covenant Build project. Blue on November 9, 2018 to dedicate the Shield of Mississippi. “Our desire is to vember 16, at the Jackson Conven- by local artists. Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi’s home located at 2966 Smith Robinson support individuals in making healthy tion Complex from 8:30 a.m ,to 1:30 Who: Operation Shoestring dedicated employee volunteer pro- Street in Jackson. choices for themselves and their fami- p.m. What: Conversation About Com- gram, Team Blue, provided 100 percent “I am very excited to have BCB- lies in every aspect of life.” The event will include an open- munity of the volunteer labor for the project SMS sponsor my build,” Brinston said. To learn more about Team Blue and ing plenary breakfast, a series of in- When: Friday, November 16, which began in August and was com- “They are the best! This is a fresh start Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Missis- teractive workshops and Operation 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. pleted in October. Team Blue volun- for me and my children.” sippi’s community involvement, visit Shoestring’s signature Conversation Where: Jackson Convention teers, along with Habitat for Humanity “Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mis- www.bcbsms.com. For more informa- About Community luncheon – fea- Complex construction professionals, worked on sissippi is honored to partner with or- tion about Habitat for Humanity Mis- turing award-winning author and Registration is available at www. Saturdays throughout the build process ganizations like Habitat for Humanity sissippi Capital Area, please call 601- creator of the #HipHopEd move- operationshoestring.com. on the home for Yolanda Brinston and that share in our vision of a healthy 353-6060 or visit www.habitatmca.org. NATIONAL

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 www.mississippilink.com A Wrinkle in Time: Part two of two-part series: Private facility offers clues Deceased Montford for rethinking dtubborn Point Marine awarded challenges in U.S. incarceration Congressional Gold Medal

Ninety-four inmates in the Continuum of Care Program at the Graceville Correctional Center in Jackson County, Florida have earned their GEDs this year alone.

By Hazel Trice Edney Therefore, regardless of the hope that TriceEdneyWire.com such changes might portend for U.S. incar- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educa- ceration practices, many civil rights leaders, tion Fund has described the U. S. govern- human rights advocates and policy makers ment’s use of for-profi t private prisons as remain staunchly opposed to the concept of “an embarrassing and degrading stain on private prisons. our democracy.” The organization contends Khalil Abdullah, a former executive di- “the maintenance and treatment of those rector of the National Black Caucus of State who the state assigns to incarceration is the Legislators (NBCSL) who once conducted responsibility of the state, not private enti- extensive research on private prisons for ties, and especially not those driven by a NBCSL, is emphatic: “No one should profi t profi t motive.” from the incarceration or warehousing of On purely economic or commercial terms, another human being.” Invoking the hor- the concept of a for-profi t prison appears to rifi c transport of enslaved Africans to the encourage mass incarceration and therefore West Indies, Abdullah calls private prisons more injustice, the key issues fueling angst the “third middle passage.” In his view and Towanda C. Lee of Mechanicsville cries as she and her brother, Damon R. Charity, right, receive the Congressional against the private prison industry. In fact, the views of others, this issue transcends Gold Medal for their father, the late Sgt. Herman Russell Charity Sr., who was one of the nation’s Montford Point Ma- the private companies are not fueling the discussions about GEDs, addiction counsel- rines. Retired Master Sgt. Forest E. Spencer Jr., left, presented the award. PHOTO: SANDRA SELLARS/RICHMOND FREE PRESS incarceration. Rather, they are contracted ing and better food. For Abdullah, the ques- by federal and state governments to grapple tion is not only why public prisons are es- By Vanessa Remmers ernment agencies and contractors, cans today, are not aware of the with it. One such company appears to have tablishing the necessary programs, but this: TriceEdneyWire.com President Franklin D. Roosevelt Montford Point Marines and the discovered at least part of the solution – a “What’s the moral principle at play here?” Towanda C. Lee’s father left signed an executive order banning importance of their service in the part that manages both prison populations The moral objections to the very concept many stories untold. He was a such employment discrimination. Marine Corps,” said Carmen Cole, and recidivism. of for-profi t prisons has fueled lawsuits by man of few words, she said. And The presidential directive also a retired Marine chief warrant of- Derrick D. Schofi eld, Ph.D., executive human rights groups alleging atrocities, when she was a child, she simply enabled African Americans to join fi cer and president of the Quantico vice president, Continuum of Care (COC) including ICE (Immigration and Customs ignored his old war tales. the Marine Corps. But the Marine Chapter #32 of the Montford Point and Reentry Services at GEO Care, a pri- Enforcement) detainees making as little as It wasn’t until after he died in Corps segregated these newly en- Marine Association, who partici- vate prison operator, underscores that the $1 an hour while in their facilities. GEO January 1991 that Lee discovered listed Marines and sent them to pated in the ceremony. fi rm “does not go looking for prisoners” but recently threatened to sue one such group, documents stowed in the basement basic training at a facility outside “These great warriors … are simply serves clients. Those clients are fed- Florida-based Dream Defenders, for liable. that shed light on his hidden his- Camp Lejeune in North Carolina who we consider barrier-breaking eral and state governments, which facilities But the ACLU contends that the civil rights tory. known as Camp Montford Point. American heroes whose shoul- are sometimes inadequately staffed and/or group remains within legal bounds. Her father, Herman Russell Traditionally, Marines were sent ders we stand on, because without overcrowded. Though privately owned and privately Charity Sr., a lifelong Richmond to boot camps at Parris Island, S.C. them, African Americans would Scholars have identifi ed several factors run prisons were not established to rem- resident, was among a pioneering or in San Diego, Calif., association not have had the opportunity to that largely account for the growing prison edy America’s historic and enduring ra- group of African-American U.S. offi cials said. serve in the Marine Corps.” population. Those factors include enduring cial inequality or to revamp the American Marine Corps members known These initial African-American Muster and payroll records in- economic injustice and racial profi ling. It criminal justice system, the success of GEO as the Montford Point Marines, Marines were assigned laborious dicate that some African Ameri- also includes “get-tough-on-crime,” “zero Care and other companies in shifting from and he was eligible to receive the duties to essentially build the new cans served in the Marines as far tolerance” and so-called “war on drugs” punishment to rehabilitation appears to of- highest civilian honor bestowed by facility, transforming the land from back as the Revolutionary War, but laws enacted in the 1990s. fer lessons across the penal system. By Congress. thick pine forest with mosquitoes weren’t followed by others of their In this regard, aggressive prosecutors are helping inmates address addiction, develop Last Sunday, Lee dissolved into and snakes into Camp Montford race until June 1942, according to not only better funded than public defend- meaningful skills needed by employers, and tears when retired Master Sgt. Point, according to the association. the Montford Point Marine Asso- ers but also have incentives to be seen as by dealing with some of the psychological Forest E. Spencer Jr., national Less than a year after the fi rst Af- ciation. hard on crime by the public who pays their and emotional disorders that can lead to re- president of the Montford Point rican-American recruits reported Offi cials also noted that the salaries and – in some instances – who peated criminal behavior, GEO Care has de- Marine Association, arrived at her to Montford Point, Charity enlist- Montford Point Marines were as- elects them. Therefore, people convicted of creased recidivism rates. These innovations Mechanicsville home and cracked ed as a stated 18-year-old. But Lee signed to only two units, neither of non-violent crimes have often been sent to alone could gradually change the racial dis- open a velvet blue box to reveal a and the family would later learn which saw combat during World prison under draconian “mandatory mini- parities in prison population; therefore ben- Congressional Gold Medal being that Charity falsely made himself War II. Eventually, the segregated mum” sentences that essentially ties the efi t society as a whole. awarded posthumously to Charity. older on his enlistment documents units were disbanded or integrat- hands of judges who sends them away to “There is a big difference in what the Lee and her brother, Damon so that he could become a Marine. ed with all-white units following correctional institutions. state is attempting to do and what we’re do- R. Charity, also were presented a He was trained as an electronic President Truman’s order ending “This service is going to be provided ing,” says Wilton Cloud, Graceville’s assis- certifi cate of recognition from the stockman, but served as a muni- racial discrimination in the armed by government or private agencies,” says tant warden of programs, who retired from association, a nonprofi t military tions worker. He would later serve services. Adam Hasner, executive vice president for Florida’s Department of Corrections where veterans organization begun to in the Asia Pacifi c from December However, many of the Mont- public policy for the GEO Group, Inc. “The he spent the last 10 years as an assistant memorialize the historic contribu- 1943 to December 1945. ford Point Marines acknowledged question is who can do it better? Who can warden. tions of the fi rst African Ameri- Lee’s family photos include one their mixed feelings of pride and get better results? Who’s returning citizens He recalled a recent conversation with cans to serve in the Marine Corps. of a young Charity not long af- bitterness as they fought to defend back to the community more prepared to be a former participant in the COC program. “He would have been so proud,” ter he joined the Marine Corps in a country that continued to deny successful?” “He thanked us for the program. He said Lee whispered of her dad as she 1943. The family had it retouched basic rights to African Americans. Hasner says 94 COC inmates at GEO’s he’s got a good shot now. He’s got custody stared at the medal and wiped in preparation for the ceremony. Lee said she would give any- Graceville Correctional Center in Jackson of his kids, he’s got a job – and that was just away tears. The original photo was signed to thing now to hear her father tell County, Florida have earned their GEDs like last week,” Cloud said. “My father would have been so Lee’s mother, Edna Henry Char- his story about being a Montford this year alone. Overburdened state departments of cor- proud of this. He wouldn’t have ity, who her father affectionately Point Marine. She said a chance “I was in special ed my whole life,” said rections and overcrowded prisons are often said anything, but he would have called “Mutt.” conversation with a Marine at a one COC program inmate. “I’ve had noth- unable to do anything but warehouse in- been so proud,” Lee said. “Despite being denied many family reunion led her to ask more ing but support since I’ve been here.” mates. With an inmate population that has “This is unbelievable. I just basic rights, the Montford Point about her father’s military history. Another, on track for release in just a tripled more than twice since 1970, over- want to thank you all so much for Marines committed to serve our She said the Marine suggested few months, says he has been imprisoned crowding is now epidemic. The U.S. Justice … bestowing this honor on our fa- country with selfl ess patriotism,” that her father may have been a for more than 30 years. “I’m not in here Department has issued deeply disturbing ther and making sure that everyone President Obama wrote in a 2011 Montford Point Marine, some- for being good,” he says wryly. But when reports about maintenance, security and ser- knows about the Montford Point letter to all Montford Point Ma- thing she and her siblings had he came in, he says he was “functionally vices as state budgets fail to keep pace with Marines. Just like the Tuskegee rines in celebration of their con- never heard of, Lee said. She dug illiterate.” Now, “I fi nally got my GED… the increased inmate population. Airmen, the Montford Point Ma- gressional recognition. “Choosing through documents in albums and It raised my self-esteem. It helped me to As a result, many correctional institutions rines are right there with them.” to put their lives on the line, these others tucked away in her base- change my thinking; helped me to believe now struggle to meet minimal health and In November 2011, President men helped advance civil rights ment. They were sent off to Quan- in myself more…You’re not just a body, but safety standards, with plumbing and ven- Obama signed legislation direct- and infl uenced President Harry tico, and offi cials confi rmed her a mind too.” tilation systems being the most susceptible ing the Congressional Gold Medal Truman’s decision to desegregate father’s status. Yet another recalls his period of incarcer- to breakdowns. What little money is ear- be given to all Montford Point Ma- the Armed Forces in 1948.” She agreed with Spencer that ation under a public Department of correc- marked for maintenance is often diverted rines, a group of about 20,000 men Since the legislation’s passage, she now has a duty to spread her tions. “They just park you in there and store to fi ll operational shortfalls due largely to who were trained between 1942 the Montford Point Marine As- father’s otherwise hidden story. you like cattle,” he said. overcrowding. Treatment for addictions, and 1949 at the segregated camp sociation has recognized many of “This is not a February story; The steady increase in the percentage of counseling, educational programs and job in Jacksonville, N.C. these Marines whose stories, asso- this is a 365-day story. This is the U.S. population behind bars in recent training are lacking in many systems and In June 1941, under the threat of ciation offi cials said, have largely American history,” Spencer said. decades, especially the disproportionate recidivism rates are high. a major march in Washington by been buried. “The responsibility now is to share percentage of African-American and His- African Americans protesting be- “It’s still alarming that Marines this with the community.” panic inmates, is also deeply enmeshed Incarceration ing shut out of war jobs with gov- past and present, and most Ameri- with America’s history of slavery. Continued on page 13 www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 Healthy Churches 2020 Take heed to God’s Word National Conference – A PART 2

By Pastor Simeon R. Green III old to go out and conquer Sin is a terrible thing. The learn from the Scriptures and national multi-platform Special to The Mississippi Link enemies as he once did, he Psalmist cried out in Psalm gain a hope of eternal life by Joshua spoke wanted people to know that 119:133, “Order my steps giving up a career of sin, be- of being old and God was just the same, and in thy word: and let not any cause sin is out to destroy you. initiative bringing public stricken in age. they should put their faith and iniquity have dominion I am grateful for the things Age has an ef- confi dence in Him. over me.” Psalm 119:9 says, that are written in the Word, fect upon the Friend, there is nothing “Wherewithal shall a young and I encourage people to health and faith together physical body, good to look forward to in sin. man cleanse his way? By tak- spend time reading the Word. but sin has a de- Even though it might seem ing thereto according to thy It gives insight into what God The Mississippi Link Newswire structive effect upon the body enjoyable, sin will destroy word.” We are drowning in a expects and requires of us in and the soul. The Psalmist you. If you live long enough, sea of impurity. this life. This year, The Balm In Gil- cried in Psalm 37:25, “I have you will get old, but you do Everywhere we look we We sing a song entitled ead will host its fi fth annual been young, and now am old; not have to be captivated by fi nd temptation to lead impure “Sin can never enter there.” Healthy Churches 2020 National yet have I not seen the righ- sin. Sin is as much a threat to lives. The Psalmist asked a It reads: “Heaven is a holy Conference November 13-16, teous forsaken, nor his seed the young as it is to the old. question that troubles us all: place, fi lled with Glory and in Point Clear, Ala. The three- begging bread.” I believe it is an even greater how do we stay pure in a fi lthy with Grace: Sin can never en- day interactive training confer- Because children starve threat to the young because environment? We cannot do ter there; all within its gates ence brings the nation’s most today, as they did in David’s they tend to be careless and this on our own, but must are pure, from defi lement prominent public health and time, what did David mean reckless. have counsel and strength kept secure, sin can never faith leaders together to address the alarming rates of health dis- by these words? The children Sin’s destructive power is more dynamic than the tempt- enter there. If you hope to Moore of the righteous need not go sure if one lives long enough ing infl uences around us. How dwell at last, when your life parities amongst African Ameri- hungry because other believ- in it. Sin, when it is fi nished, can we fi nd that strength and on earth is past, in that home cans. ers can help out in their time will take full control of an in- wisdom? By reading God’s so bright and fair, you must The conference is designed to of need. In David’s day, Is- dividual. You may even laugh Word and doing what it says. here be cleansed from sin, strengthen the leadership and or- rael obeyed God’s laws that and make a mockery of sin. Young person if you want have the life of Christ within ganizational capacity of pastors, ensured that the poor were Proverbs 14:9 says, “Fools to have your life cleansed and – sin can never enter there. ministers, nurses and healthcare treated fairly and mercifully. make a mock at sin.” They want to have a good chance in Sin can never enter there, sin professionals, who are all vital As long as Israel was obedi- laugh at the sins of others. life; let the Word of God guide can never enter there; so if at in improving the quality of life ent, there was enough food for Fools make a mock of sin and you and establish you in good the judgment bar sinful spots for congregations and communi- everyone. When Israel forgot take it lightly. We need to fear things of God. God is good! your soul shall mar, you can ties. God, the rich took care only of God. If you keep company The Apostle Paul said in never enter there.” “The Healthy Churches 2020 themselves, and the poor suf- with the wrong crowd and do Romans 15:4, “For whatsoever Rev. Simeon R. Green III is National Conference is the only fered. what they do just to fi t in, the things were written aforetime pastor of Joynes Road Church conference of its kind that con- Rice Even though Joshua’s body devil will have control of you were written for our learn- of God, 31 Joynes Road, nects faith and public health net- was stricken with old age, he soon. Sin is nothing to laugh ing, that we through patience Hampton VA 23669. He is a works for sustainable results,” still had a zest and a zeal for about; it is nothing to take and comfort of the scriptures member of the National Asso- comments Dr. Pernessa Seele, people to continue in the good lightly. “Sin, when it is fi n- might have hope.” If you are ciation of Evangelism Church Founder and CEO of The Balm way. 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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 www.mississippilink.com The time Urban League Movement mourns has come Ntozake Shange, “One of the Original By E. Faye Williams Trice Edney Newswire Several of us have begun our RESPECT Conjurers of Black Girl Magic” US campaign against the degradation of By Marc H. Morial a bolt of lightning in 1976. being in the world,” recording plays, 19 poetry collections, six women, especially President and CEO The Urban League Move- artist Maiysha Kai wrote in The novels, fi ve children’s books black women. We face National Urban League ment mourns the loss of the Root, calling Shange “One of and three essay collections. it on a daily basis. “somebody/ poet and playwright, who the original conjurers of what Performing in For Colored We just heard of a rapper insulting anybody passed away this week at the we now know as black girl Girls – she said she used the the First Lady of the United States. sing a black age of 70. magic.” outdated term so her grand- No matter what we think of her, she girl’s song Just 27 years old when Shange was born Paulette mother would understand – has doesn’t deserve to be humiliated sim- bring her out For Colored Girls opened on Williams to a physician and been a right of passage for black ply because she is married to a person to know her- Broadway, Shange coined the professor of social work in actresses for four decades. who appears to not be well. The First self term “choreopoem” to describe Trenton, New Jersey. The Zulu Nominated for or winning ev- Lady is obviously under duress. to know you the combination of poetry, name she chose as an adult, ery major theater award, it has You see the fear in her eyes when- but sing her rhythms Shange dance, music and song. It was Ntozake, means “she who been adapted for television and ever she’s in the presence of her hus- carin/ struggle/ hard times only the second play by a black comes with her own things,” fi lm and performed all over the band. Being a survivor of domestic sing her song of life – Ntozake Shange, for col- woman to reach Broadway, af- and Shange, means “one who world. It has been set in beauty violence, I can often detect the symp- she’s been dead so long ored girls who have considered ter Lorraine Hansberry’s Raisin walks like a lion. She grew up shops and prisons, and in dif- toms of an abused woman. I don’t closed in silence so long suicide/ when the rainbow is in the Sun in 1959. in St. Louis and was one of the ferent historical periods. think she deserves to be treated like she doesn’t know the sound enuf It’s impossible to overstate fi rst black children to integrate “I write for young girls of her husband. While he is deserving of of her own voice The story of the civil rights the impact of Shange’s work on the city’s public schools. color, for girls who don’t even every criticism, she’s not responsible her infi nite beauty movement in America is very black girls and young women, She was deeply infl uenced exist yet, so that there is some- for his lewd, racist, ignorant behav- she’s half-notes scattered much the story of black women many of whom saw their expe- as a teenager in the 1960s by thing there for them when they ior. without rhythm/ no tune in America. Yet their stories are riences refl ected artistically for the Black Arts Movement, but arrive,” she said. In her honor, I read a story about a woman in line sing her sighs seldom afforded the celebra- the fi rst time. felt the voices of women were let us all remember that we are at a store being yelled at and called a sing the song of her possibili- tion they deserve. It was into “For those of us who arrived missing. “Sojourner Truth writing, working, speaking and bitch – a word often used by gangsta ties this cultural shadow that Nto- at her words, whether as young wasn’t a big enough role model creating a world for the chil- rappers to refer to black women. Yet, sing a righteous gospel zake Shange‘s groundbreaking girls or fully grown women, for me,” she told the Village dren yet to be borne so there many radio stations play to audiences let her be born work, for colored girls who we found an altar erected in Voice. “I couldn’t go around is something here when they aimed at the black community, paid let her be born have considered suicide/ when tribute to our stories, our trau- abolishing slavery.” arrive. for by many of the corporations with & handled warmly.” the rainbow is enuf, fl ashed like mas and our particular way of She was the author of 15 which we spend our dollars. They do not see the connection of the fi lth to the dollars being used to denigrate us. Well, many of us have had enough. Bob Law, president of the National Hate and horror - when does it stop? Black Leadership Alliance, Rabena Rasuli of Clear the Airwaves and the By Julianne Malveaux National Congress of Black Women, has drafted, he has to stop, mid-com- Maurice Stellard, 69, in the parking lot, too much from his hate. It is fruitless to NNPA News Wire Columnist the organization for which I serve as ment, to pat himself on the back and re- in front of his 12-year-old grandson. A think that some of the Republican white national president, have begun to do As strange as it seems, mind us that he is “being good.” Really. white man had the possibility of shoot- men in power – Senator Mitch McCon- something about it. I now view the Bush A 70-year-old man trumpets that he is ing him to stop him, but when Bush as- nell, House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senator We’re monitoring radio stations years with nostalgia. “being good” and he expects applause. sured the white man that “white people Lindsey Graham, and others – will talk and the companies advertising on Both Big Bush (POTUS The tragedy of Trump is that his Re- don’t shoot white people,” he let him go. to white men like Gregory Bush, Robert them. We ask everyone to join us in 41) and his son Shrub publican allies have not condemned Thankfully, law enforcement offi cers Gregory Bowers, and Cesar Sayoc – to limiting the money we spend at Mc- (POTUS 43) incurred his nonsense because they see political caught him, but it took them four days explain why their actions are unaccept- Donald’s, Subway Restaurants, Adi- the ire of Democrats, gains in his “leadership.” Motivated to declare his crimes a hate crime. Why? able. The new reality is that we have an das, Penny’s and Kohl’s until we can with Shrub’s Supreme Court-complicit by 45, Cesar Sayoc “allegedly” mailed Have we so normalized the shooting of unchecked leader who spews hate and report that these companies are no theft of the 2000 election prompting an- at least 15 pipe bombs to Democratic black people that it is okay for an armed his loyal army follows with hateful ac- longer making it possible for fi lthy ger and protests. Both Bushes, perhaps political fi gures that Trump criticized. bigot to go into a public space and kill tions, whether it is assaulting people music to be promoted – especially because of their love of country, com- Instead of doing the decent thing (like black people and law enforcement offi - who come to his rallies, chanting ugli- during the hours little children are ported themselves as gentlemen despite calling his predecessors, Presidents cials have to think about whether this is ness or sending bombs and killing peo- listening. These companies are some the protests. In the face of Democratic Obama and Clinton to pledge to use a hate crime or not? ple. of the main advertisers on urban ra- anger, they exuded civility. And why federal resources to get to the bottom of The end of a week when hate pre- The week of October 22 may have dio stations directed at the black not? Each won his election, each loved this madness), he spent time speculating vailed was the occasion of the worst been one of the saddest weeks in our community. the country, neither had to be mean or that perhaps this was a Democratic set- crime of that week. Robert Gregory nation’s recent history. It is unfortunate On the other hand, they spend lit- hateful to Democrats, people of color, up. Even when Sayoc, with a van em- Bowers, 46, entered the Tree of Life because of the hate spewed and the lives tle or nothing on radio that has con- immigrants, Jewish people, the GBLTQ blazoned with Trump paraphernalia and Synagogue in Pittsburgh and massacred lost, but also because of the delayed scious or positive music. We urge community or anyone else. They did not anti-CNN propaganda, was caught, he 11 people. The oldest was a Holocaust news coverage of the Jacksontown mas- them to spend money where Melba budge on their ideology, neither painted had little to say to condemn the bomber. survivor in her 90s, the youngest, a pair sacres of two black people at a Kroger’s Moore, Aretha Franklin, John Leg- their political opponents as enemies. We don’t know if Sayoc worked alone, of disabled brothers in their 50s. Bow- store. Initially, the media failed to con- end, the new Common and people Fast forward. Now we have a presi- or had company. We do know that Dem- ers has now pleaded not guilty to 44 nect the dots, leaving many black people who deserve to be heard are promot- dent who lost the popular vote by 3 ocratic leaders are being forced, now, to counts of murder, attempted murder and ready to shout, again, Black Lives Mat- ing good things. million. He bullied his way into the Re- take precautions against insanity. hate crimes. Our hateful president, de- ter. Our RESPECT US campaign is publican nomination, doing the kind of During the same week that Sayoc spite community pleading, insisted on Hate is hate is hate is hate, and we simple. Don’t buy products from the name-calling that we’d put a 5-year-old was arrested, October 24, a white man, visiting Pittsburg for a photo op (he says have to resist it all. Republicans of con- companies mentioned until they with- on a timeout for. And he has blustered Gregory Bush, 51, tried to break his way to pay his respects). science, where are you? draw their support from the offending his way into the presidency with the into First Baptist Church, a black church It is futile to think that a man who Julianne Malveaux is an author and stations and companies. Make a spe- same invective, hate, anger and crowd- in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, a suburb of uses hateful rhetoric as his stock in economist. Her latest book “Are We Bet- cial effort to refrain from patroniz- pleasing tirades that marked his cam- Louisville. When he failed to gain en- trade will back down, even as it is clear ter Off? Race, Obama and Public Pol- ing any of these companies on Black paign. Even when he attempts to be de- try to the church, he went to a nearby that the rhetoric is working. It is point- icy” is available via www.amazon.com Friday – the day after Thanksgiving. cent, which means merely reading from Kroger and shot a black woman Vicki less to think that Republicans will call for booking, wholesale inquiries or for That’s not a big ask to stop the degra- the teleprompter language someone else Jones, 67, in the store. Then he shot him to task because they are gaining more info visit www.juliannemalveaux dation of our community. Listen to a song by Kanye West called “I Love It” and any song by Niki Minaj. They glorify gang rape, illegal drugs, deadly violence, shoot- The Gospel of White Supremacy: ing up whole neighborhoods, etc. Think about your own daughters, sisters, mothers, grandmothers. Do they deserve the degradation when America’s Brewing Holy Race War black women do so much to lift up By Keith Magee our community and our nation? remember was “Yes, Jesus Love Me.” slavery, religion was an outlet that gave on a street corner, and in their back yard. TriceEdneyWire.com The time has come for us to de- Winan United Methodist Church was hope in this faith of a suffering servant. Muslim mothers and children have mand action from our leaders to put The election of Donald the place where a white, blonde hair and The idea was that suffering with him been caged like animals and Jews are a halt to such harmful behavior all Trump embodies white blued-eyed Christ was introduced to me might make it possible to reign with him being reminded of the never-ending anti- too prevalent in our society. Behavior supremacy theology that as the Savior of the world. This Christ in eternity. His blood shed on the cross, semitism through the loss of 11 lives dur- that leads to deliberate harm to others is hostile toward non- and his church was a place of safety from was the horror of death and yet the beau- ing a baby naming ceremony. must be made costly, not glorifi ed whites black – in particu- our personal sins, the social ills on the ty of a saving grace for all. However, it The use of religion to stoke racial strife E. Faye Williams is president of the lar black men. He began outside, yet assuredly as a place of his is the same symbol of the cross that is and violence is prevalent in our societies. National Congress of Black Women spurring fl ames of dis- love. burned, as a form of intimidation, to re- This past August 2018, while meeting (www.nationalcongressbw.org) and cord, as the driving force of the birther The fact that, in 1915, a UMC minis- mind black people that even this white with Evangelical Christian leaders, Don- host of WPFW FM 89.3’s “Wake Up movement, and also called Mexicans ter, William J. Simmons, played a major Savior can’t save them from the venom ald Trump told them that there would be and Stay Woke.” rapists and targeted Muslims with a trav- role in the new charter of the KKK, was of white hate. “violence” if Republicans lost their ma- el ban. These are underpinnings of the either unknown or accepted by many. It seems that daily, throughout Amer- jority in Congress, as a result of Novem- hate of the Ku Klux Klan and a deeply Simmons’ fi rst public order was conse- ica, another black life is suffocated to ber’s mid-term elections. SUBSCRIBE seeded evangelical apocalyptic theology crating their Christian morality by set- death at the hands of someone, in a blue Dr. Keith Magee is a public intel- of a Holy Race War. It is a fact that white ting a fi re to the old rugged cross atop of uniform, who is protected by the gov- lectual, theologian and social justice TODAY! evangelicals voted at a rate of 81 percent Stone Mountain, Georgia. And yet there ernment. Recently, the death of Botham scholar. He is Senior Fellow in Culture The Mississippi Link for Trump. is an idea of racial hierarchy, embedded Jean of Dallas has created a deeper level and Justice, University College London, For more information please call: 601-896-0084 As someone who attended Vacation into religious teachings, that has been a of anger and outrage. Now it is being England. For more information visit or e-mail [email protected] Bible School, in the conservative bayou part of our culture for over 400 years. communicated that not only are blacks in www.4justicesake.org or follow him at @ of Louisiana, one of the fi rst songs I While confi ned within the chattels of danger while driving, but also standing keithlmagee.

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www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 Falls in the elderly - a Battle of the Bras 2018 raises $158,000 leading health concern for the American Cancer Society By Glenn Ellis help you avoid falls and bro- TriceEdneyWire.com ken bones: If you or an • Stay physically active. older person Plan an exercise program you know has that is right for you. Regular fallen, you’re exercise improves muscles not alone. and makes you stronger. It According to also helps keep your joints, the CDC, one tendons and ligaments fl ex- out of every fi ve falls causes ible. Mild weight-bearing a serious injury requiring activities, such as walking some form of hospitalization. or climbing stairs, may slow Falls are also the most com- bone loss from osteoporosis. mon cause of traumatic brain • Have your eyes and hear- injury, or TBI, among the el- ing tested. Even small chang- derly. With nearly 800,000 es in sight and hearing may people hospitalized per year cause you to fall. When you for a serious injury sustained get new eyeglasses or contact as the result of a fall, senior lenses, take time to get used falls are now one of the lead- to them. Always wear your ing health concerns for our glasses or contacts when you aging population. need them If you have a hear- In the United States, more ing aid, be sure it fi ts well and than one-third of adults 65 wear it. and older fall each year. About • Find out about the side R. Scott Barber, regional Ppresident, Caesars Mid-South, announces a donation to American Cancer Society from funds raised at Battle of the 5.8 million people in this age effects of any medicine you Bras 2018. group fell at least once dur- take. If a drug makes you ing a recent 3-month period. sleepy or dizzy, tell your doc- The Mississippi Link Newswire Besides injuries caused by tor or pharmacist. The Battle of the Bras fash- senior falls, the simple fear • Get enough sleep. If you ion show fundraiser raised of falling can impact the lives are sleepy, you are more like- $158,000 for the American of seniors by causing a reduc- ly to fall. Cancer Society recently at tion in their level of activity. • Limit the amount of alco- Horseshoe Tunica. This in turn leads to a decline hol you drink. Even a small The always lively and enter- in mobility and physical fi t- amount of alcohol can affect taining event featured promi- ness, which can increase the your balance and refl exes. nent men including The Grizz, actual risk of another fall. Studies show that the rate of Memphis Grizzlies mascot; Senior falls account for hip fractures in older adults chef and restaurateur Kelly many injuries and even increases with alcohol use. English; pro wrestler and TV deaths, and the risk can be • Stand up slowly. Get- personality Dustin Starr; An- signifi cantly reduced by us- ting up too quickly can cause drew Bettis, owner, AB Jet; Bill ing fall prevention practices your blood pressure to drop. Seely, president, Varsity Spirit or implementing a fall pre- That can make you feel wob- Corporation; Steve Ehrhart, vention program. Addition- bly. Get your blood pres- president, AutoZone Liberty ally, a lack of muscle tone sure checked when lying and Bowl; Webster Franklin, CEO, and stamina that occurs with standing. Tunica Convention & Visitors older age can cause poor bal- • Use an assistive device if Bureau; Jeffrey Goldberg, vice ance. Poor eyesight or dimly you need help feeling steady president, Contemporary Me- lit hallways, bathrooms and when you walk. Appropri- dia; Leonard Pegues, personal stairwells are also big causes ate use of canes and walk- trainer/fi tness expert/model; of senior falls. ers can prevent falls. If your Wilbur Hensley, entrepreneur The fear of falling becomes doctor tells you to use a cane and owner of Blues City; Pat- more common as people or walker, make sure it is the rick Collins, vice president, Ricky Busey, vice president of Human Resources and Business Development, Caesars Mid-South presents age, even among those who right size for you and the Morris Marketing Group; and a check for $158,000 from Battle of the Bras 2018 to Tracy Trotter, senior community manager, American haven’t fallen. It may lead wheels roll smoothly. This is executives from Caesars Mid- Cancer Society Memphis. older people to avoid activi- important when you’re walk- South modeling extravagantly ties such as walking, shop- ing in areas you don’t know decorated bras to raise aware- close to us,” said R. Scott Bar- Awareness Month for the past shirts and accessories on des- ping, or taking part in social well or where the walkways ness and funds for the Ameri- ber, regional president, Caesars seven years with the Battle of ignated days in October. Volun- activities. are uneven. can Cancer Society as part of Mid-South. “We would like to the Bras event. Educational teers supported and participated Many things can cause a Having healthy bones Caesars Mid-South’s obser- thank our valued employees, seminars were provided for em- in the Making Strides Against fall. Your eyesight, hearing won’t prevent a fall, but if vance of National Breast Can- our male models, our event ployees and guests on cancer Breast Cancer Walk. Employ- and refl exes might not be as you fall, it might prevent cer Awareness Month. partners and everyone in the detection, prevention and treat- ees decorated offi ce doors and sharp as they were when you breaking a hip or other bone, “Caesars Mid-South is proud community who supported and ments throughout the month. work areas in pink to remember were younger. Diabetes, heart which may lead to a hospital to announce that Battle of the contributed to this unique an- Pink table felts were installed cancer victims and celebrate disease, or problems with or nursing home stay, dis- Bras 2018 shattered last year’s nual fundraiser.” on blackjack tables at Horse- survivors. Customer and social your thyroid, nerves, feet, or ability, or even death. Getting total for the American Cancer Caesars Mid-South has em- shoe Tunica and Tunica Road- media awareness campaigns blood vessels can affect your enough calcium and vitamin Society, a cause that is very braced National Breast Cancer house. Employees wore grey were executed. balance. Some medicines D can help keep your bones can cause you to feel dizzy strong; So can physical activ- or sleepy, making you more ity. likely to fall. Other causes Other ways to maintain Incarceration include safety hazards in the bone health include quitting Continued from page 10 home or community environ- smoking and limiting alcohol On the other hand, at a fraction of the health care, some privately run correction- but also lead to safer communities. ment. use, which can decrease bone cost it would take to build more public al institutions have apparently established Hasner says GEO Care is not claiming Scientists have linked sev- mass and increase the chance prisons, GEO Care and other private com- ways to make incarceration more humane to work magic. But they have hired people eral personal risk factors to of fractures. panies provide an alternative that can be and decrease the odds that inmates will re- with decades of experience in state prisons falling, including muscle Osteoporosis is a disease catalysts for change in the nature of incar- turn. and government agencies, who he calls weakness, problems with that makes bones weak and ceration. In contrast to the often-dismal Though only about 10 percent of state “the best of the best.” balance and gait, and blood more likely to break. For peo- prisons operated by governments in many prisoners are in private facilities, in the long The bottom line is success after release pressure that drops too much ple with osteoporosis, even a southern states, every one of GEO’s facili- run correctional programs offering more hu- says Schofi eld. “Ultimately the goal is sus- when you get up from ly- minor fall may be dangerous. ties are air conditioned. Nearly every one man treatment may not only establish mod- tainability,” he says. “Not just getting out, ing down or sitting (called Talk to your doctor about os- of GEO’s facilities are less than 25 years els for public prisons to possibly emulate, but staying out.” postural hypotension). Foot teoporosis. old, while only a third of state correctional problems that cause pain and Remember, I’m not a doc- facilities are less than 25 years old. unsafe footwear, like back- tor. I just sound like one. Take GEO’s facilities have a total of 800 aca- less shoes or high heels, can good care of yourself and live demic and vocational classrooms, all of also increase your risk of fall- the best life possible! which have Smartboards for interactive ing. The information included learning. With daily attendance of more Confusion can sometimes in this column is for educa- than 24,000 in vocational programs and lead to falls. For example, if tional purposes only. It is not 12,000 in academic programs, on average, you wake up in an unfamiliar intended nor implied to be a inmates at GEO facilities earned 2,615 environment, you might feel substitute for professional high school equivalency degrees and were unsure of where you are. If medical advice. The reader awarded 7,814 vocational certifi cations. you feel confused, wait for should always consult his or In addition, the GEO Continuum of Care your mind to clear or until her healthcare provider to program seeks to address what often con- someone comes to help you determine the appropriate- tributes to the commission of crime and before trying to get up and ness of the information for recidivism, substance abuse and addiction. walk around. their own situation or if they Part of the $10 million allocated for the Some medications can in- have any questions regarding COC program has resulted in the comple- crease a person’s risk of fall- a medical condition or treat- tion of 16,632 substance abuse treatments, ing because they cause side ment plan. according to the company’s annual report. effects like dizziness or con- Glenn Ellis, is a health Regardless of the diversity of opinions fusion. The more medications advocacy communications on the morality of privately owned pris- you take, the more likely you specialist. He is the author ons, most sides likely agree that there is are to fall. of Which Doctor? and Infor- nothing that can be done quickly and eas- If you take care of your mation is the Best Medicine. ily to change the bleak reality of serving overall health, you may be He is a health columnist and time in the United States. However, just as able to lower your chances of radio commentator who lec- charter schools or private hospitals have falling. Most of the time, falls tures, nationally and interna- maintained their existence as alternatives and accidents don’t “just hap- tionally on health related top- to their public counterparts and experiment pen.” Here are a few tips to ics. visit www.glennellis.com with innovations to improve education or CLASSIFIED

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REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF SMITH WILLS STADIUM

SECTION I – INTRODUCTION / INVITATION

The City of Jackson, Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking assis- tance from management fi rms or individuals desiring to provide professional management services at a City of Jackson facility, known as Smith Wills Stadium, located at 1200 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39216. Pro- fessional management fi rms or individuals that may be interested in contract- ing with the City of Jackson for such services are hereby invited to submit a response to this request in accordance with the requirements set forth herein.

Sealed Professional Management Service packets will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson, Mississippi, at 219 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 or at the Post Offi ce Box 17, Jackson, Mississippi 39205, until 3:30 p.m., local time, Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

The bid advertises November 8, 2018 through December 20, 2018. Bids will continue to be accepted and must be stamped by the City Clerk, prior to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

This Request For Professional Management Services is also being posted on the Central Bidding website at: https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/main. php. You may submit your bids electronically through this provider. Packets may also be secured from the Department of Parks and Recreation, 1000 Metro Center, Suite 104, Jackson, Mississippi, 39209, telephone number (601) 960-0471.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., local time, in the City of Jackson Metro Conference Room, located at 1000 Metro Center, Suite 104, Jackson, MS 39209. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Professional Management Service packets shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City of Jackson’s City Clerk prior to the hour and date designated above. Each bidder shall write its certifi cate of respon- sibility number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing its proposal.

The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all Professional Man- agement Service packets and to waive any and all informalities.

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By Kam Williams her sis was climbing the corpo- Consequently, she can often be might give Mr. Right a chance. day Night Live and co-starred But when Haddish is not light- Columnist rate ladder. found cursing, fl irting, menacing Thus unfolds Nobody’s Fool, in Uncle Drew, The Oath and ing up the screen with her over- Danica (Tika Sumpter) and Against her better judgment, and hurling racial slurs behind a fi sh-out-of-water comedy writ- Night School. the-top antics, what’s left is just Tanya (Tiffany Haddish) may Danica decides to take Tanya the counter indiscriminately. ten and directed by Tyler Perry. The problem with Nobody’s a predictable, poorly-plotted, have been raised by the same under her wing when she’s pa- Tanya should thank her lucky Tyler’s fi lms invariably feature Fool is that it feels like Tiffany Tyler Perry morality play. mother (Whoopi Goldberg), roled. So, she not only lets the stars that her gentlemanly boss, a sassy, trash-talking sister, briefl y parachuted in to do her Fair (1 star) but they’re still as different as hot ghetto mess move into her Frank (Omari Hardwick), has a whether played by him in drag crude shtick and split without Rated R for sexuality, drug night and day. The former is a upscale crib but helps her land crush on her sister. Otherwise, as Madea or, as in this case, by worrying about developing any use, ethnic slurs and pervasive successful businesswoman who a gig as a barista at a trendy cof- her job might be in jeopardy. an actual actress, the irrepress- chemistry with the rest of the profanity was recently promoted to vice fee shop. Too bad Danica’s already in a ible Tiffany Haddish. cast. Yes, she is the comedienne Running time: 110 minutes president of a leading, Madison Trouble is, the prison-hard- relationship with a shady char- Haddish has been hotter than of the moment and, if all you’re Production Studio: Tyler Per- Avenue advertising fi rm. By ened Tanya is so rough around acter (Mehcad Brooks) she’s a pistol since stealing every looking for is her coarse act, ry Studios / BET Films / Para- contrast, the latter has spent the the edges that she has no idea never met and has only interact- scene in Girls Trip a year ago. there’s plenty of that lowbrow mount Players last fi ve years behind bars while how to behave in polite society. ed with over the internet, or she Since then, she’s hosted Satur- fare to enjoy. Studio: Paramount Pictures Kam’s Kapsules Weekly previews that make choosing a fi lm fun

By Kam Williams paratroopers who encounter woman (Jenna Laurenzo) whose Columnist both Nazis and zombies when family fi nds out she’s gay when For movies opening Novem- dropped behind enemy lines a she brings her girlfriend (Caitlin ber 9, 2018 few hours before D-Day. Co- Mehner) home for Thanksgiv- Wide Releases starring Jovan Adepo, Wyatt ing. Cast includes Bruce Dern, The Girl in the Spider’s Russell, Jacob Anderson and Cloris Leachman, Kevin Pollak Web (R for violence, profanity, Bokeem Woodbine. and Steve Guttenberg. sexuality and nudity) Reboot of Independent & Foreign Narcissister Organ Player the fi lm franchise inspired by Films (Unrated) Brooklyn-based, per- the late Stieg Larsson’s trilogy Chef Flynn (Unrated) Fine formance artist Narcissister of suspense thrillers revolves dining documentary chronicling wrote, directed and stars in this around a veteran journalist the culinary exploits of master loving tribute to her late mother. (Sverrir Gudnason) and young chef Flynn McGarry, a preco- Pimp (Unrated) Inner-city computer hacker (Claire Foy) cious 10 year-old who serves saga revolving around a female caught in a web of espionage, sumptuous feasts for gourmets pimp (Keke Palmer) exploiting a corruption and cyber crime. in his living room with the help stable of prostitutes working the With Sylvia Hoeks, Lakeith of classmates. streets of a rough ‘hood. With Stanfi eld and Stephen Merchant. The Front Runner (R for pro- Vanessa Morgan, Aunjanue Ellis The Grinch (PG for brief fanity and sexual references) Po- and DMX. rude humor) Animated adapta- litical biopic revisiting the 1988 River Runs Red (Unrated) tion of Dr. Seuss’ children’s clas- presidential campaign of Demo- Vigilante thriller about a judge sic about a bad-tempered grouch crat Gary Hart (Hugh Jackman) (Taye Diggs) who, with the (Benedict Cumberbatch) who who dropped out of the race after help of another grieving father masquerades as Santa Claus in being caught having an extra- (George Lopez), exacts revenge order to steal Christmas. Nar- marital affair with former Miss on the corrupt cops (Luke Hem- rated by Pharrell, and featuring South Carolina Donna Rice (Sara sworth and Gianni Capaldi) who the voicework of Rashida Jones, Paxton). With Vera Farmiga as killed his son. With John Cu- Angela Lansbury and SNL’s Ke- Lee Hart, Michael Crider as Bob sack, RJ Mitte and Jennifer Tao. nan Thompson. Dole, Spencer Garrett as Bob They Fight (Unrated) Box- Overlord (R for profan- Woodward, Alfred Molina as ing biopic about Walt Manigan, ity, graphic violence, disturb- Ben Bradlee and Braden Bunch legendary coach and mentor to ing images and brief sexuality) as Tom Brokaw. many aspiring, young pugilists World War II horror fl ick about Lez Bomb (Unrated) Out-of- in a popular after-school pro- an advance team of American the-closet comedy about a young gram in Washington, D.C. 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 www.mississippilink.com 50th Anniversary Celebration of Election Commissioner Flonzie Brown Goodloe Wright November 3, 2018 • Two Mississippi Museums • Jackson, MS

PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 BOOK REVIEW: “FARMING WHILE BLACK: SOUL FIRE FARM’S PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LIBERATION ON THE LAND” BYLEAH PENNIMAN, FOREWORD BY KAREN WASHINGTON C.2018, CHELSEA GREEN PUBLISHING $34.95 / $47.50 CANADA • 368 PAGES

By Terri Schlichenmeyer fi rst day of an urban program careful what you ask for: some Know what to “feed” it, and as paperbacks go, “Farming Indeed, her thoroughness here Columnist to teach people to grow food, programs might require you to then know proper land manage- While Black” is absolutely one (it seems as though every little Your hands are fi lthy. and when she smelled the herb, work for free, which may be ment methods to maintain soil of those books where you get detail is covered) makes this a Dirt lines every crease and it was “magical.” It made her “all too reminiscent of the ex- health. Think carefully about your money’s worth. solid reference book for farms covers much of your knuckles. want her own farm, to feed her ploitation of [your] ancestors.” what you’ll plant; food and Starting with the illustrative and community gardens of all It’s beneath your fi ngernails, all children, to ease the dire statis- As for acquiring land, you medicine may both be welcome story of Soul Fire Farm’s begin- sizes. the way up to your wrists, soil- tics she knew about obesity and may fi nd what you need by in your community. Know the ning, Penniman offers statistics Be aware that this book may ing the edges of your sweatshirt heart disease among African “squatting” (check local laws), proper (and safe) way to use to prove on-going need, and his- seem somewhat new-agey at and down your front. Yes, your Americans and Native Ameri- or by fi nding a farmer who’s re- tools and how to take care of tory to show that farming isn’t times, and it can over-reach, hands are fi lthy but once you’ve cans, and to lessen the terrible tiring. Know your options when those you use. Add animals to anything new for black Ameri- too; some chapters seem su- read “Farming While Black” by commonness of “food deserts.” it comes to fi nancing, and make your farm. cans. In today’s world, though, perfl uous. Even so, for budding Leah Penniman, your smile will To begin, she says, “Aspir- a business plan; in fact, never And fi nally, remember that Penniman advocates communi- farmers, new green thumbs or be wide. ing farmers need three essential tackle a farm without a plan. you don’t have to have acres ty-based farms that are tended aspiring back-to-the-landers, it Years ago, in search of a way ingredients… training, land and If the land you want has been and acres to farm; a small, aban- not by one set of hands but by could be the exact right book to to make a difference in black material resources.” Training ill-cared for, don’t despair. doned corner is a perfectly valid many – and she takes their cre- have. For you, missing “Farm- lives, Penniman fell in love can be received through class- There are ways of restoring way to dip your toes in the dirt. ation step-by-step so that read- ing While Black” would be a with cilantro. She met it on the es or intern programs, but be land that has been neglected. Although it’s a little pricey, ers don’t feel overwhelmed. dirty shame. Hinds County School District Weekly Update ENGAGING-EMPOWERING-ENSURING-EXCELLENCE Dr. Delesicia Martin Recognized by Mississippi Association of School Administrators for Superintendent of the Year Nomination

Hinds County School HCSD 2017-2018 Literacy-Based Promotion Act Reports Released District Superintendent’s Track Record of Success Highlighted by Statewide Organization

Dr. Delesicia Martin, superintendent of the Hinds County School District (HCSD), was recently recognized by the Mississippi Association of School Administrators (MASA) for being nominated for the 2019 Superintendent of the Year. The district has made tremendous strides under Martin’s leadership, including improving student achievement with more than half of HCSD schools earning at least a “B” rating. In addition, the passage of the 2017 bond issue has poised the district for continued growth with the addition and renovation of academic, Martin athletic, and arts facilities.

“I am honored and humbled to have been nominated for this prestigious award, which is a testament to the hard work of our faculty, staff and board,” said Martin. “I am also pleased that people across the state are recognizing the progress we’re making as a district as we work to prepare each of our students for college and careers.”

Earlier this year, the HCSD was named a “District of Innovation” by the Mississippi State Board of Education (MSBE), becoming only one of seven districts in the state to receive the designation. Martin has focused on increasing exposure to STEM for students at every level, including the introduction of career academies that offer career pathways in STEM. In HCSD, students are immersed in STEM activities as early as kindergarten, which helps build a foundation for future success.

“We have witnessed fi rst-hand the passion and commitment Dr. Martin brings to the job every day,” said Linda Laws, president of the HCSD board of trustees. “Her focus on student achievement and student involvement have helped transform the district, and we are pleased that her efforts have been recognized by others in the state.”

HCSD 2017-2018 district’s scores.

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