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Vol. 20, No. 34 June 19 - 25, 2014 50¢ Ward 6 special election Business matchmaking and results in runoff between economic development conference Hendrix and Sweet premiers in Jackson in September

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By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Rashad Crisler with 429 (22.58 Lemonis Price Quinn McMullan Editor percent) Nine candidates vied for the None of the other candidates Special to The Mississippi Link he is the only business turn- open city council seat to repre- received 10 percent of the re- The inaugural Connect 1 around expert on television in- sent Ward 6 in the special elec- maining votes. Conference will be held Sep- vesting millions of his own dol- tion held June 17, 2014. With all And although Rashad Crisler tember 17-18, 2014 at the Jack- lars to save small businesses. 12 precincts reporting in Ward 6, made a good showing in the fi- son Convention Complex in After speaking to the con- three candidates received above nal vote, the runoff election will Jackson, Miss. targeting more ference general assembly 20 percent of the votes: be between Tyrone Hendrix and than 500 attendees. The Mis- on Thursday morning, Lem- Tyrone C. Hendrix with 546 sissippi Link, a Jackson-based onis will moderate a panel of votes (28.74 percent) media and event company is the funders and investors who will Runoff conference organizer. listen to “business pitches” of a Dennis Sweet IV with 537 Continued on page 6 (28.26 percent) The conference is an eco- cies, educational institutions, economic development. select group of companies who nomic development network- venture capitalists, bankers, in- Speakers headlining the con- are seeking funding. ing event for entrepreneurs, vestment bankers, funders, me- ference include Marcus Lem- Price is the founder and own- home-based businesses, new dia and more. onis, Lisa Price, and Joe Quinn. er of Carol’s Daughter, Inc., a City gives notice to look for start-ups, established busi- It is designed to match people Lemonis is CEO and chair- beauty empire she established nesses, minority contractors/ and businesses to one another, man of Camping World and suppliers, prime contractors, including capital funding, start- Good Sam, and Star of the Connect 1 workers installing new water major corporations, inventors/ up funding, new start-ups, tech- CNBC TV Series “The Profit.” Continued on page 2 meters in neighborhoods innovators, government agen- nology, energy, business and A self-made multi-millionaire, Photo of the Week College Hill men encouraged to please God through prayer

College Hill male chorus in grey suits, musicians and program participants with (front row) Rev. C.J. Rhodes, College Hill Pastor Michael T. Williams and Deacon John Morris Sr. PHOTOS BY KEVIN ROBINSON See page 16 PHOTO BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa of the Automatic Meter Reading Editor (AMR) represents new water tech- Mayor Yarber embarks on seven-session The city of Jackson and Siemens nology that will provide, according Industry put on a “show and tell” to the city’s communications of- Tuesday, June 17, outside the St. fice, “faster, more efficient billing ‘Listening Tour’ throughout Jackson James Episcopal Church, 3925 Oak process, eliminating the need for Ridge Drive, which already has its By Ayesha K. Mustafaa ing the city. Editor new water meter installed. Moderator was Shelia Byrd, the A demonstration for a small busi- Water meters Mayor Tony Yarber began city’s director of communication. Continued on page 4 ness and residential installation his seven stop ‘Listening Tour’ The mayor was joined by city throughout Jackson Monday representatives of the Economic night, June 16, 2014, with a town Development Department, Jason hall meeting at Bellwether United Goree and Carl Allen. Methodist Church, 4624 Old After the mayor’s presentation, Canton Rd. attendees offered their concerns The backdrop to the meeting and suggested solutions to every- reflected return to the city’s mot- thing from a new transit system to of “The Bold New City” and that could reach as far out as Can- working theme, “This is Our Mo- ton, serving workers going to and ment, Our Time.” from the Nissan plant, to zoning Carl Allen, Jason Goree, Mayor Tony Yarber and Shelia Byrd on The mayor introduced the tours changes, to improving the image listening tour at Bellwether Church. PHOTO BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA as “creating the opportunity for of the city from the blight of di- the ideas and solutions of Jack- lapidated buildings. nomenal for economic develop- in Jackson can do so. There is a sonians to be heard.” He called The mayor said, “We have to ment. Thirty percent of the coun- business start up kit and personnel U.S. SENATE REPUBLICAN RUNOFF it “free/volunteer consultation,” tell our own story,” to market the try’s population is within 600 with those ideas and solutions city emphasizing its positive at- miles of Jackson.” presented by citizens to be consid- tributes. Goree contunued, “Everyone Yarber Continued on page 4 TUESDAY, JUNE 24 ered in rebuilding and redevelop- Goree said, “Jackson is phe- who wants to start a business

“This is Home: Did UNCF Myrlie Evers- Share this issue with a friend Medgar Evers, ‘make a deal Williams Institute by mailing it to: Mississippi and with the devil’? for Elimination of

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Connect 1 Continued from page 1 in 1994 that now boasts ce- ecutives and companies with- lebrity customers like Jada in the same industries where Pinkett-Smith, Erykah Badu, there are common interests. Rosie Perez, and Halle Berry, Registration is available and backing from other ce- for attendees from the greater lebrities like Jay-Z and Will Jackson region, Mississippi, Smith. She will keynote the the U.S., and outside the U.S. awards dinner on Wednesday The conference focus will be evening. on the economic development Quinn is a Walmart cor- of Mississippi by highlighting porate executive. As Pub- Mississippi to the world, and lic Affairs and Government bringing and matching old Relations senior director, he and new industry opportuni- helps build national Walmart ties to the state. relationships with elected of- Along with promoting eco- ficials, suppliers, customers, nomic development in Missis- communities, and associates. sippi (especially in Jackson), Quinn is currently focused on the conference is focused the major Walmart effort to on enhancing business op- bring manufacturing and jobs portunities for minority and back to the United States. women owned companies The company has commit- with prime contractors, major ted to buying an additional corporations and institutions. $250 billion in American This conference will com- products during the next ten pliment and supplement ef- years. Quinn will keynote the forts in Mississippi to encour- opening session on Wednes- age and facilitate innovation day morning. and economic development, More conference speak- by presenting another mean- ers and presenters will be ingful and productive oppor- announced over the next 60 tunity for people and compa- days. nies to come together under The conference will feature that theme. an exhibition hall showcasing Conference registration businesses, business opportu- is $50 for each registrant nities, products and technol- through July 15, $75 through ogy, and more. August 15, and $100 begin- The conference will host ning August 16. So, early reg- demonstrations of innova- istration is encouraged. tions, technology, products There are numerous op- and services of highlighted portunities for vendors, busi- companies and individuals nesses and agencies to exhibit for the media and registered in the exhibit hall during the public. conference. The exhibit hall There will be educational will be opened to the public workshops and breakout ses- all day on Wednesday, Sep- sions that will focus on the tember 17. Registration for “how to” and “where to” of exhibiting starts at $500. Call entrepreneurship and busi- 601-368-8479 for custom ness development. pricing. The conference will also Find more information provide “matchmaking” about the conference on the rooms to match subcontrac- conference website: connect- tors (especially minority and 1conference.com. You may women-owned) with con- also contact Lonnie Ross, the tractors, institutions and cor- event organizer, by email at porations; match start-ups event@connect1conference. and growth companies with com or by calling 601-368- investors and match more ex- 8479. LOCAL

www.mississippilink.com June 19 - 25, 2014 THE mississippi link • 3 Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for Elimination of Health Disparities By Stephanie R. Jones The ‘UMMC Myrlie cal Center (UMMC) and the tion will focus Contributing Writer Evers-Williams Institute for Jackson State University on three main A facility in Jackson will the Elimination of Health College of Liberal Arts. It areas of con- bear the name of Myrlie Disparities’ has been dedi- signifies the renaming of cern in Mis- Evers-Williams for the first cated at the Jackson Medi- the Mississippi Institute for sissippi: child time without that of her cal Mall Thad Cochran the Improvement of Geo- health dis- late husband attached. Civil Center. Evers was on hand graphical Minority Health parities, mi- Rights leader Medgar Evers’ to celebrate the launch of Disparities, created to close nority men’s name graces other facilities the institute Friday, June 13. the gap between those who health and re- Dr. Myrlie Evers-Williams, foreground, unveils the sign marking the institute named in and a Naval carrier, some of The institute is a new part- receive proper medical care search train- her honor during a dedication inside the Jackson Medical Mall in Jackson, June 13, which also bear Evers-Wil- nership between the Uni- and those who don’t. ing - issues 2014 - the UMMC Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Dispari- liams name but this one will versity of Mississippi Medi- The revamped organiza- that resonate ties. Looking on is Dr. James Keeton, left, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean display hers alone. with Evers- of the School of Medicine at the UMMC. Behind Evers-Williams are, from left, Dr. Bet- W i l l i a m s , tina Beech, associate vice chancellor for population health at UMMC; Evers-Williams’ who spoke to daughter Reena Evers-Everette; and U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson. a gathering at the unveiling of an esti- Maya Angelou Center for pi, in America. May we find mated 130 people, along Health Equity, where Beech peaceful dialogue to deal with Dr. James Keeton, formerly served as co-direc- with issues - not walk away UMMC vice chancellor for tor. from each other.” health affairs and dean of Housed inside the Jackson A Distinguished Schol- the School of Medicine, and Medical Mall, the institute ar-in-Residence at Alcorn Dr. Lawrence Potter Jr., also plans to team up with State, Evers-Williams will JSU dean of the College of Alcorn State University - be involved in the organiza- Liberal Arts. the alma mater of Medgar tion named for her, said Dr. “I am so honored to lend and Myrlie Evers - and the Claude Brunson, UMMC my name to this wonder- Medgar and Myrlie Evers senior advisor to the vice ful, motivational group of Institute in Jackson, cre- chancellor for external af- programs we have here that ated to continue the legacy fairs. will move Mississippi from of Medgar Evers, who was “The institute focuses on the bottom of the list to the assassinated June 12, 1963 improving the lives of Mis- top,” Evers-Williams said. in Jackson. The dedica- sissippians, especially those “If Mississippi is going to be tion was held the day after with limited access to health a strong state in every way, the 51st anniversary of his care,” he said. we have to be healthy, too.” death. “It has tested strate- The three areas of focus Naming the institute after gies that maintain people’s were also chosen based on Evers-Williams is a “histor- health and gets those out their capacity to dovetail ic milestone” in the grow- to the community to make with existing programs at ing relationship between a difference. That has been UMMC and JSU, said Dr. the university and the Evers the life’s work of Myrlie Bettina Beech, executive family, Beech said. Evers-Williams,” Brunson director of the institute and Evers-Williams, who de- said. UMMC associate vice chan- livered the commencement Stephanie R. Jones can cellor for population health. address at Ole Miss in May be reached at srjones13@ “For instance, UMMC 2013, told the graduates, “I gmail.com or (601) 260- has the only children’s hos- believe in you, in Mississip- 4232. pital in the state and deals with vulnerable children,” said Beech, referring to the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children. “Jackson State will be a valuable partner in explor- ing the social determinants of health (education, in- come, employment, and geographic factors) that the health-care system was not traditionally designed to ad- dress. Evers-Williams has a “passion” for children’s health and men’s health, said Beech, who introduced Evers-Williams as “one of the foremost civil rights fig- U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson addresses a gathering of about 130 peo- ures of our time.” ple during the dedication of the UMMC Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute The institute will also col- for the Elimination of Health Disparities, at the Jackson Medical Mall. laborate with Wake Forest On the podium with him are, from left, State Sen. John Horhn and Dr. Baptist Medical Center’s James Keeton. STATE

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Water meters Yarber ‘Friends of Fallen Riders Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 estimated bills and improving meter city explaining why they are in the assigned to walk with potential lum, 45, said he has lived in 10th Memorial Ride’ reading efficiency and online billing neighborhood. business persons through the Jackson all of his life and is convenience.” While the work is being done, ex- process, eliminating problems raising three children in Jack- Mayor Tony Yarber said, “This pect a 15 to 30 minute interruption for starting up businesses.” He son. He welcomed the mayor slated for Saturday is an opportunity for the city to help in service until the meter is replaced. emphasized that women owned and expressed optimism for improve the services and quality Residents will be notified before the start ups are welcomed in Jack- city development. of life for citizens of Jackson. The work begins. son. The remaining town hall new system will ensure the accurate If residents see an increase in their Allen said, “If you have a meetings are scheduled to ad- tracking of usage …, giving hom- water bills after the new meters are problem with permits, call me. dress the highlighted specific eowners and businesses a clearer installed, it is because “the aged and We are working to create good issues at the following loca- picture of their usage for water con- old meters tend to run slower and government, create wealth and tions: servation purposes.” may not measure all the water used create jobs for people. We will The Entertainment District, Phase 1 of the “comprehensive through them. The new meters’ ac- be proactive, not reactive.” Mon., June 30, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., water infrastructure improvement curacy may record consumption as it Innovative ways of tackling Ice House, 251 W. South St. project” was initiated in December is actually being used.” existing problems for example Dilapidated Housing, Mon., 2013, with the installation of the new On hand to demonstrate the instal- was presented with a partner- July 7, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., New Je- meters in commercial buildings un- lation, water cut off valve and intro- ship between Mississippi State rusalem Church South sanctu- der the late Mayor Chokwe Lumum- duce some of the crew that has done University and the Jackson ary, 1285 Raymond Rd. ba’s administration. Since then, the the work was Mark Inbody, Siemens Zoo, said Goree, which would Small Business Develop- project has been under the adminis- project manager. involve putting an extension ment, Mon., July 14, 6 p.m.-7 tration of Acting Mayor Charles Till- Subcontractors working with the of the university’s veterinary p.m., Jackson Medial Mall man and now Mayor Yarber. Siemens water project are: Brilliant school inside the zoo. Center Stage, 2548 Livingston The small business and residential Minds Consulting, Expert Profes- Business owner Mason Rd. installations represent the second sional Solutions, Garrett E.C.I., Greene explained how the one Cultural Arts, Mon., July 21, phase of the project. Of the 65,000 Hemphill Construction, iVision IT percent sale tax is one-sided 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Smith Robertson The Mississippi Link Newswire 5709 I-55N. new meters to be installed by the end Consultants, M.A.C. & Associates, because Jackson business own- Museum, 528 Bloom St. Friends of Fallen Riders’ This year’s event sponsors are of 2014, 13,000 have been complet- Mueller Systems, Origin Consulting, ers pay the tax while businesses Education, Mon. Aug. 11, 6 (FOFR) 10th year Memorial Friends of Fallen Riders, Co- ed. There is no charge for the new Pedal Valves, Inc., Total Business outside of Jackson do not; put- p.m.-7 p.m., the location to be Ride and Bikers Reunion, the chran Firm Jackson, and Xperi- meters. Development and U.S. Consolidated ting his hotel and restaurant announced family friendly biker event, will ence Jxn Entertainment. Workers of contractors Siemens - bringing jobs to Jacksonians. supply business at a disadvan- West Jackson and the Zoo, take place Saturday, June 21, For more information, and MAC and Associates will wear If there are any problems - e.g. tage. The mayor said this issue Mon., Aug. 25, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., 2014. contact ‘So Blessed Diva’ at yellow or orange shirts with the logo leaks - call the Water and Sewer said would be looked at, as it the Jackson Zoo, 2918 W. Cap- FOFR will remember all fall- (601) 497-8098 or email fofr- “MAC City Contractor” and carry Business Administration customer was the state legislature which itol St. en motorcycle riders who died as [email protected] or see any ID badges; their trucks carry the Service at (601) 960-2000. Also visit changed the special tax legisla- For updates, visit the Fac- a result of a motorcycle fatality. member of Friends of Fallen same logo. Workers also will have the city’s website www.jacksonms. tion in April. book page www.facebook.com- The organization will also Riders. in their possession a letter from the gov. Bellwether Pastor Chris Kel- wearejacksonms host a ‘Bikers’ Reunion’ by bringing motorcycle riders from all around to one location for a cookout and fellowship, along with games and lots of fun. “During the event, we pro- mote the ‘Look Twice, Save a Life - Motorcycles are Every- where’ campaign, and motorcy- cle awareness and safety,” said Yolanda Singleton of FOFR. Safety also means having a ‘no text/no phone zone’. In past years, this annual event has drawn bikers from throughout Mississippi, Ala- bama, Louisiana, Texas, Ten- nessee, Arkansas, and Georgia to the Jackson metro area. Sin- gleton said FOFR is expecting turn out to exceed the 600 plus motorcycles that were in atten- dance last year. Riders and family members of riders will meet in the park- ing lot of Save a Lot on I-55N at 12 noon. Kickstands go up at 12:30 for the escorted Fallen Riders Memorial Ride headed to the bikers reunion and cookout at Bouldin Park, at 720 Nissan Dr., Gluckstadt, MS 39046 - just off Sowell exit 114. At Bouldin Park, gates open at 9 a.m., so people can set up grills, tents and 4-wheelers. There will be vendors, King of the South BBQ cook-off, and the Ringing of the Bell Ceremony. Live music will be provided by DJ Hitter. For traveling participants needing rooms, the host hotel is Baymont Inn & Suites Jackson,

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Runoff Continued from page 1 Dennis Sweet IV on July 1. Hendrix also worked with II. Hendrix is managing partner ricane Katrina Relief, where he Tyrone C. Hendrix was raised Jonathan Lee as he campaigned of Hendrix & Dometz Organiza- helped victims relocate from in South Jackson and has lived in 2012 for mayor of Jackson. He tional Solutions, LLC. New Orleans to Houston. He the majority of his life there. A also worked on the campaign for Dennis Charles Sweet IV was has served as a member of the Letter to the Editor product of the Jackson Public gubernatorial candidate and Hat- born in Washington, D.C. and First Christian Church of Elgin School system, he attended Pee- tiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree. raised in Chicago, Ill. He re- Missionary, traveling abroad to Re: Article on Hollis Watkins ples Middle School and graduat- Hendrix said he has devoted ceived a bachelor of arts degree spread the word of Jesus Christ ed from Forest Hill High School. his life to “recruiting, training, from Tougaloo College in 2004 and build free day care centers Let me thank The Mississippi Link for a very deserving He earned his bachelor of sci- and developing leaders to come and juris doctorate from Thur- in impoverished communities. article and profile on Hollis Watkins in your June 5-11, ence in psychology and master’s together around common causes good Marshall School of Law He served as a volunteer for the 2014 edition. I read the article with great interest as I feel degree in political science from to ensure that everyday citizens at Texas Southern University in Boys and Girls Club mentoring Hollis has not been given the proper recognition that he Jackson State University. have an equal voice in govern- 2008. He received his master of young boys. deserves. Hollis is a true and legitimate Freedom Fighter Hendrix began his career as a ment.” laws degree in litigation and dis- Sweet wants to focus on mak- that over the years has not wavered or changed posi- community organizer in low-to- “I grew up in South Jackson, pute resolution from The George ing sure Ward 6 gets the proper tions for rights of the needy, poor and black. In addition, moderate income neighborhoods, went to school here, and spent Washington University Law allocation of money to fix streets Hollis was not afraid during the struggle. We worked to- where he worked to empower almost every evening of my teen- School in 2011. in the area and concentrate on gether in the late sixties and he was unwavering in his citizens to affect change in their age years playing basketball at He has represented indigent community revitalization by or- beliefs as well as his convictions. While I worked with communities. His platform in- the Southwest YMCA on Flow- criminal defendants and served ganizing clean up and repair proj- him I was by no means a certified civil rights worker; I cludes fighting for community ers Drive. My wife and I have on the Innocence Project where ects. He wants to reducing crime admit that I was scared to go places that Hollis went and policing, additional streetlights, chosen to raise our children here, he worked to exonerate wrong- through creating new and sup- I admit that I was afraid to openly take positions that he living wage ordinances, and con- and we experience the same chal- fully convicted individuals porting existing neighborhood took. However, he helped me by his actions to become a struction of speed bumps in resi- lenges that everyone in this com- through DNA testing. watch programs. person that was not afraid to eventually take a stand for dential communities. munity faces,” said Hendrix. Licensed to practice law in the “I moved to Ward 6 because I what I feel is right and just. He served as Mississippi’s “I am running for city council state of Mississippi since 2008, know the potential that lies here,” state director for Organizing for because we believe in the people he specializes in civil litigation, he said. With less crime and a Respectfully yours, America, organizing grassroots and potential of our community.” civil rights, personal injury, med- better infrastructure, Sweet said Mat Thomas Jr. political support to ensure the He is married to Ercilla ical malpractice, premises liabil- more business and commercial Jackson, MS passage of the Affordable Care Dometz-Hendrix, and they have ity and criminal defense. developments will be enticed to Act - also known as Obama Care. two children, Farah and Tyrone Sweet volunteered for Hur- consider a move to the area.

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NATIONAL Obama setting aside massive Tornadoes flatten tiny rural pacific ocean preserve Nebraska town; 2 dead By Josh Lederman By Josh Funk Associated Press Associated Press WASHINGTON - Vow- PILGER, Neb. - As two ing to protect fragile ma- giant tornadoes bore down rine life, President Barack on this tiny farming town in Obama acted June 17 to cre- northeast Nebraska, Trey Wis- ate the world’s largest ocean niewski heard the storm sirens, preserve by expanding a na- glanced out at the blackening tional monument his prede- sky and rushed with his wife cessor established in waters into their basement. thousands of miles from the “My wife was holding our American mainland. animals, and I was holding on The designation for a re- to my wife. We could feel the mote stretch of the Pacific suction try to pull us out of Ocean marks a major sym- there,” he said June 17. bolic victory for environ- Suddenly, their house was Two tornados approach Pilger, Neb., Monday June 16, 2014. The National mentalists, who have urged gone, leaving them to dodge Weather Service said at least two twisters touched down within roughly a mile the president to take action FILE - This June 12, 2014 file photo shows President Barack Obama debris that rained down upon of each other Monday in northeast Nebraska. AP Photo/Eric Anderson on his own to protect the speaking in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Vowing them. And then, the storm that planet as Congress turns its to protect fragile marine life, President Barack Obama moved Tuesday hit so suddenly Monday after- walking through their town made them rare, said Nebraska focus elsewhere. But the to create the world’s largest ocean preserve by expanding a national noon was gone, allowing them could peer directly into a mor- State Climatologist Al Dutch- initiative will have limited monument his predecessor created in waters thousands of miles away to emerge and see what was tuary and bank. er, noting that usually one tor- practical implications be- from the American mainland AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais left of the 350-person farming Homes south and west of nado weakens and shrinks in cause little fishing or drilling town of Pilger. downtown fared even worse, such a situation. are taking place even with- Obama to be bold. If Obama invoked his own authority to They found that much of with most reduced to piles of Dutcher said a lack of thun- out the new protections. opts for the full 200 miles, impose environmental pro- the community was gone and debris or gone entirely. derstorms helped increase the Protecting the world’s conservation groups said, tections during his second two people had died. The di- “I am amazed that ... out tornadoes’ strength because oceans and the vibrant eco- he could roughly double the term, wary of ceding con- saster, delivered by twin twist- of all of this destruction only they had no competition for systems that thrive deep un- amount of ocean that’s pro- trol to lawmakers who have ers rare in how forcefully they two people were killed,” Wis- wind and moisture in the at- der the surface is a task that’s tected worldwide. shown no appetite for major travelled side by side for an niewski said. mosphere. bigger than any one country A geographic analysis by legislation to fight climate extended period, left some While the governor said he “It speaks wonders about the but the U.S. must take the the Pew Charitable Trusts change and other ecologi- townsfolk doubting whether was confident the community amount of instability that was lead, Obama said, announc- estimated Obama could cal challenges. Earlier this the town could rebuild, even would rebuild, cafe owner in the atmosphere,” Dutch- ing the initiative during an protect more than 780,000 month Obama unveiled un- as they marveled that the death Linda Oertwich wasn’t so er said. “This was a highly ocean conservation confer- square miles - almost nine precedented pollution limits toll hadn’t been worse. sure. volatile situation where once ence. times what Bush set aside - on power plants, enraging “This is by far the worst “Pilger’s too small and the something got going, it really “Let’s make sure that years and far more if he included Republicans and even some thing I’ve ever seen as gover- devastation in these homes got going.” from now we can look our the waters around other U.S. Democrats. nor,” said Gov. Dave Heine- will cost too much to rebuild,” Crews planned to examine children in the eye and tell islands in the Pacific Ocean. Republicans reacted with man, who flew over Pilger in said Oertwich, who will decide the area Tuesday to determine them that, yes, we did our “Our oceans are feeling similar indignation Tuesday a helicopter Tuesday morning whether to rebuild her Village the intensity of the twin tor- part, we took action, and we the strain of human activity and accused Obama of over- and then walked through the Bar and Cafe after hearing nadoes, said Barbara Mayes, led the way toward a safer, from increased acidification, reaching. town, trailed by reporters. from her insurance company. a meteorologist with the Na- more stable world,” Obama overfishing, and pollution, Rep. John Fleming, R-La., One of those killed was a The tornado swept away the tional Weather Service in Val- said in a video message. and we need to take bold who chairs the House sub- 5-year-old girl, Calista Dixon, house Larry Nelson, 73, had ley, Neb. Obama hasn’t settled on action to protect this vital panel dealing with oceans said Stanton County Sher- lived in for 23 years, leaving Authorities said the first the final boundaries for the natural resource,” said Carol and wildlife, said Obama iff Mike Unger. Cody Mur- nothing but the cinderblock tornado touched down around expanded Pacific Remote Is- Browner, the former Envi- was invoking climate change phree, the girl’s brother, said foundation. Because he didn’t 3:45 p.m. and downed several lands Marine National Mon- ronmental Protection Agen- even though the century-old in a statement that his mother, have a basement, Nelson power lines before it leveled ument, and will solicit input cy administrator. Antiquities Act wasn’t in- 42-year-old Kandi Murphree, rushed to a neighbor’s house a farmhouse. The second tor- from fishermen, scientists But in practical terms, tended to deal with global was in a medically induced when sirens sounded. nado was spotted southwest of and conservation experts. the expanded sanctuary will warming. coma in Omaha after the tor- “I’m grateful that I was over Pilger, according to the Stan- Obama’s senior counselor, likely have a modest impact. “This is clearly way out- nado destroyed their home. there,” Nelson said, pointing ton County Sheriff’s Office. John Podesta, said that pro- Very little commercial fish- side of his constitutional The other fatality was a mo- to his neighbor’s house. Shortly afterward, the town cess would start immediately ing is conducted around the boundaries,” Fleming said in torist killed during the storm, The storm was part of a larg- suffered a “direct hit” that lev- and wrap up “in the very islands. And Bob Fryklund, an interview. “It’s just anoth- David A. Herout, 74, of Clark- er system that tracked across eled several buildings, includ- near future.” chief upstream strategist for er step in the wrong direction son, Neb. He died in Cuming the nation’s midsection Mon- ing the Fire Department build- President George W. Bush, analytics agency IHS Ener- for our imperial president.” County, a few miles east of day. ing. a Republican, created the gy, said no one is currently In another environmental Pilger. Pilger was hit by one of Heineman declared a state of monument in 2009 by setting exploring for oil or gas in the move, Obama launched a At least 19 people were tak- twin twisters, which roared emergency, and the National aside waters that encircle an area. task force to combat black- en to hospitals. for miles through northeast Guard was preparing to assist array of remote islands in But conservation groups market fishing and seafood Up to 75 percent of the Nebraska. The tornadoes were local emergency responders the south-central Pacific, be- said it’s critical to take pro- fraud, in which seafood buildings in Pilger were heavi- of roughly equal size, about a and help with the cleanup. A tween Hawaii and American active steps to safeguard un- products are mislabeled to ly damaged or destroyed. That mile apart. The northern twist- shelter for displaced residents Samoa. derwater ecosystems even if hide their origin. One-fifth included the grain co-op, bank, er, confirmed as an EF4 torna- was established at Wisner- Bush’s protections extend direct human damage isn’t of wild marine fish caught library, middle school, city of- do, struck the town before the Pilger Jr.-Sr. High School in about 50 miles from the imminent. each year are considered to fices and fire department. two merged, according to the nearby Wisner. shore of the U.S.-adminis- “These are fairly long dis- be part of the black market, The tornado destroyed much National Weather Service. Tornadoes also caused dam- tered islands, but maritime tances from any ports, and the White House said. The of the small downtown, leav- The storm appears to have age in Cuming and Wayne law gives the U.S. control up they’re very expensive to get black market for fish cost ing piles of bricks that had produced four tornadoes in counties, the Nebraska Emer- to 200 nautical miles from to,” said Lance Morgan of the legitimate fishing indus- been storefronts in the street. all, said Van DeWald, lead gency Management Agency the coast, forming the outer the Marine Conservation In- try $23 billion. The presi- Several grain bins on the south meteorologist for the National said in a news release. limit of what Obama could stitute. “Still, we don’t know dential memorandum calls end of Main Street were swept Weather Service in Valley, Ne- Meteorologists also tracked protect using the 1906 An- what all the future uses are for the task force to submit away, and others remained braska. a reported tornado near the tiquities Act. going to be.” recommendations within six crumpled on the ground. It was the size and inten- town of Burwell, in central Conservation groups urged Obama has increasingly months. From the street, residents sity of the dual tornadoes that Nebraska.

HEALTH Progress made on a ‘bionic pancreas’ for diabetics By Marilynn Marchione The device was developed into energy. Sugar builds up be kept in a fanny pack or a lives in Newburyport, Mass. Massachusetts General own AP Chief Medical Writer at Massachusetts General in the blood, raising the risk pocket. Next steps: A study starts or have patents pending on Scientists have made big Hospital and Boston Univer- for heart disease and many Patients still have to prick Monday in 40 adults who will the system, and several re- progress on a “bionic pancre- sity. Results were featured other problems. their fingers to test blood use the device for 11 days. By searchers may someday get as” to free some people with Sunday at an American Dia- These people must check sugar twice a day and make fall, researchers hope to have royalties. diabetes from the daily ordeal betes Association conference their blood and inject insulin sure the monitor is accurate, a next-generation version Medtronic, Johnson & of managing their disease. A in San Francisco and were several times a day or get it but the system takes care of combining all three compo- Johnson and several other wearable, experimental de- published online by the New through a pocket-sized pump giving insulin or glucagon as nents in one device to be test- companies also are working vice passed a real-world test, England Journal of Medicine. with a tube that goes under needed. ed in studies next year aimed on artificial pancreas devices. constantly monitoring blood “I’m very excited about it,” the skin. Kristina Herndon said her at winning federal Food and The Boston group’s work sugar and automatically giv- said Dr. Betul Hatipoglu, an “This would lift that bur- 13-year-old son, Christopher, Drug Administration approv- is exciting and the results are ing insulin or a sugar-boost- endocrinologist at Cleveland den off of their shoulders,” “loved it” when he tried it al. compelling, but there still are ing drug as needed, doctors Clinic who had no role in the Dr. Steven Russell, a diabetes for the study, and “felt pretty “My goal is to have this practical challenges to bring- said June 15. work. Many patients have specialist at Massachusetts badly giving it back” when device done by the time my ing a device to market, said The device improved been frustrated waiting for a General, said of the bionic it ended. Christopher has to kid, who has Type 1 diabe- Aaron Kowalski, who over- blood-sugar control more cure, so “this is really a great pancreas he helped design. check his blood sugar eight to tes, goes to college” in about sees grants by the Juvenile than standard monitors and new horizon for them,” she It has three parts: two cell- 10 times a day and his fam- three years, said Ed Damiano, Diabetes Research Founda- insulin pumps did when test- said. phone-sized pumps for insu- ily has to watch him closely a biomedical engineer at Bos- tion on artificial pancreas de- ed for five days on 20 adults The bionic pancreas is for lin and sugar-raising gluca- in case it dips too low while ton University. velopment. and 32 teens. Unlike other Type 1 diabetes, the kind of- gon, and an iPhone wired to he sleeps, which can cause Two San Diego-based “Most people with diabe- artificial pancreases in devel- ten found during childhood. a continuous glucose moni- seizures or even death. companies - DexCom and tes want less devices in their opment that just correct high About five percent of the 26 tor. Three small needles go “It’s a disease that I think Tandem Diabetes Care Inc. lives, not more,” so putting blood sugar, this one also can million Americans with dia- under the skin, usually in the people think is not a big deal - made components of the the components into a single fix too-low sugar, mimicking betes have this type and can- belly, to connect patients to but it’s tough. It’s hard on a version tested in the current automated system is key, he what a natural pancreas does. not make insulin to turn food the components, which can family,” said Herndon, who study. Boston University and said. 8 • the mississippi link June 19 - 25, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Blackburn Laboratory Keeping reading skills sharp School parent named and creating a culture of reading is the goal Volunteer of the Year

(From left) Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray; Alana Woodruff, 2013 High Reader from Watson Elem.; Carol Burger, CEO of United Way of the Capital Area; Jordon Jasper, 2013 High Reader from Bates Elem.; and Richard Koritz, former owner of Open-Publishing

(From left) Patricia Woods, pres. JCPTA/PTSA; Candace Smith, Volunteer of the Year honoree, Vonda Beaty, exec. dir. of Middle Schools

The Mississippi Link Newswire Boardroom. Honorees ranged the school and the educa- Candace Smith of Black- from parents and community tional experiences of their burn Laboratory Middle leaders to school staff and children. The council also School was recently selected local business owners who seeks to assist local units in as the Jackson Council PTA/ had gone above and beyond becoming effective resources PTSA’s (JCPTA) 2014 Volun- the normal call of duty to in- at their schools through en- teer of the Year. Smith gives crease student achievement. couraging and recognizing over 20 hours per week to School administrators joined academic excellence. Blackburn as a parent, men- the JCPTA in congratulating All Jackson Public Schools tor, and athletic coach. She each volunteer. have an active PTA/PTSA commits to various tasks at About Jackson Council unit that is a member of the the school as needed during PTA/PTSA Jackson Council PTA/PTSA. the week as well as on week- The mission of the Jack- For more information about ends and holidays. son Council PTA/PTSA is the Jackson Council PTA/ Smith was among 78 volun- to encourage local units to PTSA or a school PTA, con- teers from 34 schools honored strengthen the bond between tact the school’s principal. WJTV news anchor Erin Pickens, who is serving as the 2014 OJMR Ambassador, read to third graders from Key by the JCPTA for dedicated the school, home, and com- More information about the Elem. as part of the Summer Reading Kickoff for 2014. service during a program held munity. This is accomplished PTA can be found on the na- on Thursday, May 15, 2014, by helping parents become tional PTA website at www. The Mississippi Link Newswire parents to join the challenge,” said Reader online reading program to in the Jackson Public Schools involved in the activities of pta.org. Jackson Public Schools and its Beaty. “Mom and dad, family mem- complete their summer reading as- partners launched this year’s One bers, and community leaders, make signments. With it, students can Jackson…Many Readers (OJMR) it your business to read this summer. create a personalized reading li- program May 7, 2014, at the Eudora You can even read the same books brary from the program’s collection Welty Library. The program includ- as your children to see if you feel of thousands of enhanced digital Power APAC students awarded ed presentations from Carol Burger, the same way about the book.” books with reading supports. Login president and CEO of the United WJTV news anchor Eric Pickens, details will be included with each Way of the Capital Area; Jackson who is serving as the 2014 OJMR of the summer reading assignment scholarships to Ballet Magnificat! and Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ambassador, was also on hand to books to be sent home with students Cedrick Gray; Gus McCoy from read to third graders from Key El- the last weeks of school. the City of Jackson; Vonda Beaty, ementary. Summer Reading Partners International Ballet Summer Intensive executive director of JPS Middle The activities for the students United Way of the Capital Area Schools; Nikki McCelleis, deputy included an animal exhibit by the has supported One Jackson…Many executive of Mississippi Public Jackson Zoo and a dance party with Readers by providing books to the Broadcasting; and Susan Garrand, Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Jackson-Hinds Library System, president and CEO of the Missis- (MPB) The Cat in the Hat charac- students, and classrooms through sippi Children’s Museum. ter. MPB also provided the students its Pages of Promise Book Drive. Dr. Gray and McCoy recognized with gift bags filled with books, United Way is still accepting do- the former owners of Open-Pub- crayons, bookmarks, and a ruler. nations of books and funds for the lishing, Richard and Sandra Koritz, United Way of the Capital Area pro- purchase of summer reading books. for generous donations of books vided each student with their JPS Book donations can be dropped off to Jackson Public Schools and the required summer reading book. at JPS schools the United Way and City of Jackson. They honored Summer Reading Support Jackson Hinds Library branches. them with a certificate of apprecia- The Jackson-Hinds Library About One Jackson... Many tion and a resolution. The Koritzs System will be offering summer Readers donated over 34,000 books to the reading workshops throughout the OJMR is a reading initiative that City of Jackson after liquidating summer. Parents for Public Schools encourages and supports JPS stu- their company. Over 7,250 of those of Jackson will be hosting Parent dents and their parents as they retain books were given to Jackson Public Orientations at Metrocenter Mall’s their reading skills over the summer Schools. Event Center on May 31 and June months. Studies show that students “We are challenging not only 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. each who do not read during the summer our students to be avid readers this day. break can often lose a month or two summer but we are also asking their Families can also use the myON of reading skills. (Standing left to right) Melvin Myles, Madison Johnson, Krystal Ross, Samuel Wheat, (Sitting left to right) Autumn Kessee, Faith Thigpen, Amber Williams, Ryan Crockett, Jasmine Guy (not pictured Lydazja Turner)

The Mississippi Link Newswire International Ballet Compe- Headquartered in Jackson, Several Power APAC stu- tition (IBC) Dance School Ballet Magnificat! features dents received scholarships held in conjunction with the dancers and teachers who to attend and participate in a 10th USA International Bal- share their vision to pursue Ballet Magnificat! Dance In- let Competition, June 14 - 29, excellence in the arts. The tensive this summer. The pro- 2014, at Belhaven University. School of the Arts fosters gram will take place July 19 The 2014 Ballet Magnifi- technical and spiritual train- - August 2, 2014, at Belhaven cat! Summer Dance Intensive ing of dancers of all ages University. scholarship recipients are: through specialized class in- The Ballet Magnificat! stu- • Ryan Crockett, Elementary struction and workshops. dents auditioned for the pro- • Samuel Wheat, Elemen- About USA IBC: gram’s directors, Kathy and tary In 1982, by resolution of Keith Thibodeaux, along with • Jasmine Guy, Middle the U.S. Congress, the city other instructors. • Madison Johnson, Middle of Jackson became the offi- They will have the oppor- (Ballet Magnificat! and IBC cial home of the Internation- tunity to work with an experi- Dance School) al Ballet Competition thanks enced dance faculty to increase • Autumn Kessee, Middle in large part to USA IBC their skills while dancing with • Melvin Myles, Middle founder Thalia Mara. The students from all over the • Krystal Ross, Middle USA IBC held in Jackson re- United States and abroad. • Faith Thigpen, Middle mains one of the oldest and The two weeks of intense • Lydazjia Turner, High most respected dance com- dance training will culminate • Amber Williams, High petitions in the world. in a performance featuring the About Ballet Magnificat!: The Dance School pro- student dancers. Ballet Magnificat! School of vides students ages 12-20 Additionally, Madison the Arts was established in the opportunity to study Johnson, a Bailey APAC stu- 1989 and presently has 300 with some of the world’s dent who participates in the students enrolled. The Sum- leading teachers and the op- Power APAC dance program, mer Dance Intensive attracts portunity to watch top danc- also received a scholarship to dancers and teachers nation- ers from around the globe participate in the 2014 USA ally and internationally. perform. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com June 19 - 25, 2014 THE mississippi link • 9 Father and son CyberLearning introducing graduate together, new learning system in the fall ready for grad school The Mississippi Link Newswire nity for us is a game changer.” How do schools of higher JSU faculty have been im- learning teach the 21st cen- plementing CyberLearning tury student? What is the role methodologies since the start of institutions of higher learn- of JSU’s iPad initiative. Many ing when information is every- have successfully used multi- where? How do we develop a touch books that they’ve au- student thinker, who under- thored in their courses. stands societal issues and cre- Dr. Everett Neasman, who ates new tools for problem specializes in British litera- solving? ture, views the technology as These are the kinds of ques- a tool to bring other parts of tions Jackson State University’s the world into the classroom. CyberLearning Initiative ad- Neasman wrote Shakespeare’s dresses head on. CyberLearn- Tragedies, Global Awareness ing at JSU uses technology to through Dramatic Lenses, a stimulate creativity and inno- multi-touch book that uses vation in teaching and learning Blaine Neasman Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth throughout the JSU community. and Othello to discuss for- “In this newer landscape of H.T. Sampson Library. Using nects with the student learning eign relations, interdisciplin- ubiquitous information, a uni- Innovate, groups of faculty and center called Create, which ary thought and cross-cultural versity can no longer be a gate- staff have been preparing for will open this fall in the library. studies. During a trip to China keeper for information. It’s no the launch of the next phase of Create will provide space and in 2013, Neasman used his Roy and Ramon Jackson Photo courtesy of profiles by Joyce photography longer just about how you ac- CyberLearning this fall. resources for students to dis- book at Nanjing University. cess information, but how you Incoming freshmen will be cuss, conceive, realize and He’s also created a blog about The Mississippi Link Newswire program. use that information to create introduced to a new learning eventually create virtually or Shakespeare, which allows his Two of Jackson State Uni- Continuing the musical leg- new knowledge,” explained Dr. system that includes the re- physically. students to interact with stu- versity’s most recent alums are acy of his mother, Ramon en- Robert Blaine, special assistant design of English 101, Math “It’s this creative process that dents at Nanjing University. father and son, Roy L. Jackson tered JSU as a music major. He to the Provost for CyberLearn- 111 and Biology 104. These is the nexus of where higher ed- “The blog allows for an anal- and Ramon L. Jackson, who marched in the Sonic Boom of ing. courses will rely on the use ucation has to move in the 21st ysis of plays, such as Romeo both graduated this spring and the South for four years. While Thus far, the CyberLearning of university-designed digital century. Jackson State is taking and Juliet and Julius Caesar, are now ready for graduate in the band, he became the Initiative at JSU has included textbooks. These multi-touch a leadership role,” Blaine said. from a global perspective,” school. trombone section leader and the provision of iPads for in- books include audio, video and “Historically Black Colleges Neasman said. “A lot of what The older Jackson enrolled webmaster for the band. coming freshmen, the integra- interactive tools and support a and Universities have not re- the iPad and technology does is at JSU in 1976 as a social work Throughout his studies at tion of digital textbooks and the curriculum that is intentionally ally had an opportunity to be in supplement what teachers and major. After completing one JSU, Ramon maintained a po- spring opening of Innovate, the project- and problem-based. a leadership role on a national institutions have been doing for semester at the university, he sition on the Dean’s List and new digital content production The content from the curricu- conversation about where edu- hundreds of thousands of years. enlisted in the United States was inducted into several honor center for faculty located in the lum and digital textbooks con- cation is going. This opportu- It brings culture together.” Army. After retiring at age 53 societies at the university. In with 34 years of active duty spring 2013, Ramon was in- service, he decided to return to ducted into the Delta Delta Jackson State University to ob- Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, ASU: Paper accepted for publication tain a bachelor’s degree. Fraternity, Inc. Roy completed his degree in Ramon will start the gradu- professional interdisciplinary ate music education program at studies with a concentration in JSU this fall. He aspires to be- in top-tier finance discipline asset social work. He plans to further come a band director and mem- his studies in a master’s degree ber of the JSU music faculty. management focused journal The Mississippi Link Newswire forward-looking measure, research manuscripts have Wesley Foundation Alcorn State University which differs from historical important implications for School of Business faculty, volatility which is calculated investors, managers, policy- Dr. Akash Dania’s research from known past returns of a makers, and scholars inter- director Vera Hall paper titled “Transmission security. Majority of papers ested in the equity markets of of U.S. stock market implied on this topic have focused on emerging nations. volatility to BRIC markets” understanding mature mar- The Journal of Wealth transfers to another unit has been accepted for pub- kets behavior using historic Management (JWM) is the lication in the fall 2014 is- volatilities. The accepted only peer-reviewed journal The Mississippi Link Newswire sue of the Journal of Wealth paper focuses on currently devoted exclusively to origi- After eight consecutive Management. the fastest growing emerg- nal research and practical years and nine total years of This paper answers impor- ing market economies, i.e., guidance for high-net-worth service to the Wesley Foun- tant question related to topic the BRIC nations of Brazil, investors and family offices. dation, Inc. at Alcorn State of whether the stock market Russia, India and China us- JWM addresses the invest- University, Elder Vera Hall returns volatility originat- ing implied volatility of the ment concerns while keeping will transfer to another Wes- ing in a mature equity mar- U.S. equity market to assess the reader abreast of the lat- ley Foundation Unit within kets impacts the returns and its impact transmission. This est investment strategies in the United Methodist Church. volatility of emerging or research paper is co-authored private asset management. Dania During Elder Hall’s ten- less mature equity markets. with Dr. D.K. Malhotra at For further information on ure as director of the Wesley Novelty of this paper is the Philadelphia University. this research project, contact alcorn.edu or (601) 304- Foundation, she has coordi- Hall use of implied volatility, a The findings from these Dr. Akash Dania at adania@ 4388. nated and organized weekly REAL (Reaching Every Al- Exploration Conferences in cornite in Love) Talk College Jacksonville, Fla., Dallas, Ministry where students are Texas, and Saint Louis, Mo. engaged with real life events, In addition, The ASU Wes- correlated with biblical events ley Foundation sponsored and scripture teachings. gospel recording artist Brian Affordable Health Care Debriefing She also coordinated, ini- Courtney Wilson, “Sunday’s tiated and organized the first Best” top finalist Dathan gospel celebration during Thigpen and The Holy Na- Alcorn Homecoming week, tion, REAL Talk Social Me- which is now an annual event dia favorite Pastor Kimberly session scheduled for June 27 2014 sponsored by the Student Jones Pothier, contemporary Government Association. Christian music artist Trent The Mississippi Link Newswire Session. The ACA Debrief worked and what didn’t sippi Library Commission The Wesley Foundation Monk, Family Connection The Tougaloo College is time set aside for orga- work in ACA outreach and Main Meeting Room locat- was the first to host a Full Fig- Choir, and Pastor Tony Yar- Central Mississippi Area nizations and agencies, enrollment. ed at 3881 Eastwood Drive, ure Women’s Conference for ber, the current Mayor of the Health Education Center, who work to educate and The ACA Debrief is being Jackson, Miss. 39211. two consecutive years, thus City of Jackson. in partnership with the enroll Mississippi residents organized and facilitated The meeting is sched- receiving a grant to continue Wesley Foundation was Mississippi State Depart- in health coverage under by the Central Mississippi uled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the conference annually. voted Best Student Organi- ment of Health’s Office of the Affordable Care Act, to Area Health Education Lunch will be provided. The Wesley Foundation zation for two consecutive Health Disparity Elimina- come together, engage in Center. RSVP attendance to: sponsored students to the years by the student body tion, is hosting an Afford- open dialogue, and share The event will be held on [email protected] or Holy Land on a mission trip and has won float compe- able Care Act “Debriefing” experiences related to what June 27, 2014 at the Missis- (601) 987-9463. to Israel. titions in the Alcorn State Alcorn students and Elder University Homecoming pa- Hall also traveled to Costa rade. Rica with Rice and Beans Alcorn State University is Ministries for a mission trip the only HBCU in the state during the summer of 2012. of Mississippi with a Wesley GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: Under Elder Hall’s leader- Foundation Building. ship the Wesley Foundation The Wesley Foundation’s has received numerous grants motto is “Engaging Student and conference funding for Outside the Classroom” and student leadership training, the students, faculty and among others, such as REAL staff at Alcorn State Univer- Men and REAL Women Con- sity have been engaged and ferences, youth camps and blessed by the Wesley Foun- www.mississippilink.com revivals. The Wesley Foun- dation under the leadership dation has participated at of Elder Hall. 10 • THE mississippi link June 19 - 25, 2014 www.mississippilink.com

N e w s f r o m t h e W o r d Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins pleasant ways, and all her paths Religion Editor are peace. She is a tree of life The need for bad things to One of the to those who take hold of her; most special those who hold her fast will be days of the year blessed.” (Proverbs 3: 13 – 18) is here for me This verse was so reassuring happen to God’s people (again). June 24 of what is in store for those of is my birthday us who are aging that I wanted By Rev. Leon Collier walked the road of affliction ahead because they will hinder us from on earth would be given to Him. and I want to be to read more about this wonder- Special to The Mississippi Link of us and they made it and so can growing properly. Perhaps this is why verse 2 said, the first to say “Happy Birth- ful blessing from God. Another As we near the we. Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, as Remember, Jesus gave His life “…because of the joy which was day” to me! verse that I found is Psalms end of our series, we are surrounded by so great a so you wouldn’t have to give up before him, and who has now taken As I thought about how 7l: 17-18: Oh God, thou hast “The need for bad cloud of witnesses, putting off ev- on life. Hebrews 12:2, “Looking to his place at the right hand of God’s wonderful my life is and how taught me from my youth: and things to happen ery weight, and the sin into which Jesus the pioneer and perfector of seat of power…” In other words, blessed I am to be surrounded hitherto have I declared thy to God’s people,” we come so readily, let us keep our faith, who for the joy that was the joy to come disarmed the sting by so many people who love wondrous works. Now also I’d like to share on running in the way which is set before him endured the cross, of the present pain. Jesus knew He me, I read Numbers 6:24 - 26: when I am old and gray headed, Hebrews 12:1-6, marked out for us.” despising the shame, and is seated would sit victoriously at the right (24) The Lord bless you and O God, forsake me not; until I as the text. The witnesses’ verse 1 refers to at the right hand of the throne of hand of God the Father Almighty. keep you; (25) the Lord make have showed thy strength unto Throughout the course of this are in Hebrews chapter 11 faced God.” Verse 2 alludes to the Grecian his face to shine upon you and this generation, and thy power series we have learned that God many trials, and succeeded against In verse 1, we were told that we games where the runners were to be gracious to you; (26) the to every one that is to come. permits bad things to happen to all odds. have many examples of people keep their eyes on the prize. For Lord lift up his countenance I thank you Lord for the won- His people for many reasons or When surrounded by evil or who endured trials but in verse us, the game/race can be compared upon you and give you peace. derful years of love that I’ve advantages such as helping us dis- threats we feel overwhelmed, but 2, Paul listed the number one ex- to suffering and Christ is our prize Call it coincidence but my fa- been blessed with and for the cover undetected weaknesses in when surrounded by good people ample for enduring suffering. In and as long as we keep our eyes on vorite of the three verses I just years that He is preparing me our lives, to help us learn to suffer we feel love and support. You are verses 3 and 4 Paul expressed the the prize (Jesus) amidst our suf- mentioned is verse 24. I won’t for. triumphantly, to learn to listen for surrounded by the Apostle Paul, intensity of Jesus’ suffering to re- fering we will not just survive but break down why because I God is preparing us all to God’s voice, to help us be humble, Moses, Joshua…Jeremiah, Isaiah, mind us that our suffering doesn’t thrive in affliction. think I addressed that in the first embrace the changes that take to help us become more intimate Noah, Elijah, Elisha, Peter, Jo- even come close to what Jesus en- In John 14:21, Jesus implied sentence of this paragraph. place in our lives and has grant- with God, to learn to suffer long, to seph, Deborah, King David, King dured. We have not had to shed any that those who love Him obviously I’m in the fifth decade of my ed us the opportunity to share develop our love for God, to help Jehoshaphat, and John the Baptist, blood or lose our lives thus far. So, seek after Him and as a result Je- life, and loving it. I can remem- our blessings with others and as us get used to Him doing miracles, along with a host of others who sur- be grateful and praise God in your sus will come looking for them as ber being a teenager and think- we continue to enjoy life, we all to produce joy in suffering, to learn vived the perils of affliction. Since suffering. well. If you truly seek after Jesus ing that anything past 29 years should continue to praise His to trust Christ’ sufficiency, to help you are surrounded by these kinds Verse 2 references looking to during your suffering, you will of age was a death sentence. holy name. His Word tells us us get into the habit of doing good, of witnesses, all of a sudden you Jesus. The Greek word for look find Him and your strength will Now, look at me - I’m loving time and time again that as we and to help us learn to obey God; feel pretty good because you are in is aphorao (af-or-ah’-o) means to be renewed. Proverbs 8:17, “I love life more than I ever thought grow, He will be there with us especially in affliction. good company knowing how they concentrate or to focus heavily them that love me; and those that possible. I have a wonderful holding our hands until the end, Our focus for the final two in- successfully endured life’s trials. upon Jesus. That is, looking away seek me early shall find me.” Even family and friends and I am if we only extend it to Him. stallments of this series is that God We can rest assured that suffering from the world and suffering and when God is silent, even when His loved in more ways than I can Lord, as I extend my hand, I permits affliction in our lives so that will not get the best of us, but we looking to Jesus who overcame face is hidden, if we take the time ever express. Because of God, thank You for not only the gen- we can grow to a point to where we will get the best and most out of the world. We are to focus on Je- to look for Him we will find Him I am truly in a wonderful place erations before and after me or no longer despise suffering. One our suffering because we are sur- sus who overcame suffering in the because we have a divine connec- in my life. the birthdays to come but for scholar said, “Some people kick rounded by those who have been midst of our suffering rather than tion of love. Because of my youthful no- your Son! I thank you for life against God’s will during hardship, there and done that. focusing on the suffering itself. Rev. Leon Collier is the pastor tions, I actually thought that and the ability to share it with others give up; but neither of these By the way, if you do not lay Notice that verse 2 said “…Jesus of Makarios Worship Center, 464 the options of the over 50 ag- others. is to be done by the Christian, who aside hindrances you will not be despised shame…” Jesus didn’t Church Rd., Madison. Residents ers were limited. I thought that Remember the verse that is peculiarly the child of God.” able to move forward in Christ to despise the suffering, but rather He of Madison, he and wife, Minister at a certain age the pleasure of I often share with you - Isa- Christians should not kick against get to the place where you no lon- despised being ashamed to suffer. Yolanda; are the proud parents laughter was not as enjoyable iah 52:7 (NIV), which reads: struggles nor should we give up be- ger despise suffering. Hindrances The cross was meant to be a shame- of three daughters. He received nor was the thrill of embarking “How beautiful on the moun- cause we know God has a purpose hold us back from becoming all ful and humiliating deal immersed degrees from Criswell College in upon a new or exciting adven- tains are the feet of those who for our pain and makes all things that God created us to be. Jesus said in suffering and ended in death, but Dallas; Southern Methodist Uni- ture. I thought that becoming bring good news, who proclaim work for our good. An overall something similar to this in Mat- Jesus didn’t look down on the suf- versity - Perkins School of Theol- older meant becoming solemn peace, who bring good tidings, theme for this series “The Need for thew 13:7: “And some seeds were fering and death, He looked down ogy; and a Masters of Divinity from in my attitude and sluggish in who proclaim salvation, who bad things to happen to God’s peo- sown among thorns, and the thorns on the thought of being humiliated, Memphis Theological Seminary. A all of my actions. say to Zion, Your God reigns!” ple” it is that God is trying to teach came up and the grain had no room because He knew His suffering pastor for 23 years, Collier serves So not the case - life is won- As a messenger for news in us to not despise suffering. for growth.” The weed and thorns was accomplishing something. He as a volunteer chaplain for various derful and so is the future that and around the state of Missis- There are some things we need had not been sufficiently taken out knew that by His stripes we are law enforcement agencies in the awaits me. As I age daily I sippi, we want to serve as your to keep in mind that can help us get of the soil so when the grain grew healed. metro area and for the Mississippi grow in wisdom, character and personal messenger to share to the point to not despise suffering. the weeds and thorns grew also and He knew that if He was lifted up Governor’s Mansion. He may be adventures. The scripture tells your good news and testimo- You are not the first to suffer and hindered the growth of the grain. on a cross He would draw all men reached by calling 601.260.3016, us, “Blessed are those who nies. We want to hear about you won’t be the last. We need to This is why Hebrews 12:1 said unto Himself. He knew that all 601.855.7898 or e-mail karab5@ find wisdom, those who gain your personal celebrations as remember other Christians have we must lay aside every weight, power and authority in heaven and live.com. understanding, for she is more well as the good news that is a profitable than silver and yields part of your places of worship. better returns than gold. She Contact Daphne M. Higgins is more precious than rubies; at religion@mississippilink. nothing you desire can compare com. Fax 601-896-0091 or mail Juneteenth and the black church with her. Long life is in her your information to The Mis- right hand; in her left hand are sissippi Link, 2659 Livingston riches and honor. Her ways are Road, Jackson, MS 39213. By Dr. Charles Taylor The black church provided a Special to The Mississippi Link haven from the daily oppression Juneteenth or June 19, 1865, slaves faced, but after freedom it is considered the date when the was also the center of social ac- last slaves in America were freed. tivities including the sponsorship R e i gn i ng Although the rumors of freedom of the annual Juneteenth Celebra- were widespread prior to this, ac- tion. tual emancipation did not come The deep spiritual faith of the A nn o u n c ement s until General Gordon Granger enslaved is reflected in the tra- rode into Galveston, Texas, and ditional prayer below. Similar issued General Order No. 3, on prayers are often recited in June- The Green Pastures Church family invites June 19, almost two and a half teenth celebrations. everyone to fellowship and celebrate with them years after President Abraham “Father, I stretch my hand to Lincoln signed the Emancipation thee - for no other help I know. on their 26™ church’s-pastor’s anniversary...... Proclamation on September 22, Oh my rose of Sharon, my shelter This service of thanksgiving will be held June 1862. in the time of storm. My prince of From the establishment of the peace, my hope in this harsh land. 22, 2014 - at 3 p.m. at Green Pastures Church first black church in America, We bow before you this morning on Flag Chapel Road with Pastor John Cameron throughout slavery and beyond, to thank you for watching over us and the Greater Mount Calvary Church family as the church has been the founda- a slave church, his strong defense ted self-expression and supported and taking care of us. This morn- tion of the black community. Dur- of slavery would no doubt have creativity at a time when it could ing you touched us and brought us special guest. ing the horrific days of slavery it been weakened. He would have have meant death. An example out of the land of slumber, gave provided relief and nourishment seen the people he considered in- is found in the spirituals, gospel us another day - thank you Jesus. for the soul with its promise of a ferior and sub-human without the and other forms of music that We realize that many that talked St. Mark Church, 1638 Clinton-Raymond Rd., better life after death. The church defensive masks they wore in the helped blacks explain and endure as we now talked, this morning Clinton, will have Vacation Bible School from 6:30 gave the slave dignity and as- fields; in their churches, enslaved their sojourn in America. Blacks when their names were called, sured him he was equal in the men and woman displayed a dig- were able to use their churches they failed to answer. Their p.m. - 8 p.m., July 7 - July 10, 2014. For more eyes of God. Despite his earthly nity and stateliness that survived to hone organization and leader- voices were hushed up in death. information, call 601-813-8704. condition he was loved and val- the slave owner’s dehumanizing ship skills useful in the economic, Their souls had taken a flight and ued as a child of God no matter oppression. social and political development gone back to the God that gave it, how difficult his burden became The church was more than a of their community. It’s no acci- but not so with us. We are thank- you... Now Lord, when I’ve come to wicked would cease from troubling or unbearable his suffering was, safe house. It served as a launch- dent that Martin Luther King, Jr., ful the sheet we covered with, the end of my journey, when pray- us and our weary souls would be at Jesus, who too suffered, prepared ing pad for black leadership and Jesse Jackson and a host of other was not our winding sheet, and ing days are done and time for me rest; over there where a thousand a place of rest for him when his was involved early on in working civil rights leaders got their start the bed we slept on was not our shall be no more; when these knees years is but a day in eternity, where time was up on earth. It was this for liberation. Many free blacks through the black church. cooling board. You spared us and have bowed for the last time, when I’ll meet with loved ones and where religious faith that sustained the in northern churches participated Therefore it is not surpris- gave us one more chance to pray. I too, like all others must come in I can sing praises to thee; and we slave and enabled him to endure in the Underground Railroad, ing the black church has always And Father, before we go further, off the battlefield of life, when I’m can say with the saints of old, Free his bondage. raised money for freedmen after played a pivotal role in keeping we want to pause and thank you through being ‘buked and scorned, I at Last, Free at Last, thank God The slave owner was able to the Civil War, and helped keep alive the meaning of Juneteenth. for forgiving our sins. Forgive all pray for a home in glory. almighty, I am free at last. Your observe a glimpse of this faith as the black community intact. Religion has always been at the our wrong doings. We don’t de- “When I come down to the river servant’s prayer for Christ sake. he heard the incredible music that The importance of the black root of the observance of this serve it, but you lengthened out of Jordan, hold the river still and Amen!” seemed to come out of the slave’s church cannot be overstated. It holiday, which is ironic, consider- the briskly threads of our lives let your servant cross over during Freedom is always worth cel- soul while toiling in the field. If was, and perhaps still is, the sin- ing it is a holiday born out of an and gave us another chance to a calm down. Father, I’ll be look- ebrating and what better place to the slave owner had ventured into gle most important institution in institution so far removed from pray, and Lord for this we thank ing for that land where Job said the celebrate than the church. the black community. It permit- Christian ideals--slavery.

www.mississippilink.com June 19 - 25, 2014 THE mississippi link • 11 “Choices” - Part I Grammy winner Ann By Pastor Simeon R. Green III go to possess it. Choices affect not only you but Life is full of choices and your Nesby releases new Special to The Mississippi Link “I call heaven and earth to record also the people around you. They choices have consequences. This Your choices in this day against you, that I have set affect your family and your loved life has many disappointments and album, ‘Living My Life’ life are going to before you life and death, bless- ones. Adam and Eve made the de- many problems. Oh, how we need determine your des- ing and cursing: therefore choose cision to eat of the forbidden fruit, God! If you want to have God in By Eunice Moseley tiny. I would like for life, that both thou and thy seed so they were driven out of the gar- the troubled times, you had bet- eurweb.com you to think about may live: that thou mayest love the den and lost the paradise that God ter take Him into your heart in the where some of Lord thy God, and that thou mayest had given them. Choices are ever good times. Then, God will be there “It has been five years your choices have obey His voice, and that thou may- before you, and if you make the when you need help. since my last album,” said taken you. You need to consider the est cleave unto Him: for He is thy wrong choices, you are going to be Jesus, speaking in Matthew 7:13- two-time Grammy winner choices in life that have brought you life, and the length of thy days: that in trouble. 14, said: “Enter ye in at the strait Ann Nesby about her last to where you are today. You must thou mayest dwell in the land which In Jonah’s day, God pronounced gate: for wide is the gate, and broad solo album release. “I’m a choose whether you want to serve the Lord sware unto thy fathers, to destruction on the city of Nineveh. is the way, that leadeth to destruc- member of World Changers God. Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to He told Jonah to go down to tion, and many there be which go (Creflo Dollar Ministries) If you will be on God’s side, He give them.” Nineveh and preach to those wicked in there at: Because strait is the and they added another di- such artists as Mariah Carey, will be on your side. When trouble Down through the ages, people people. God had already decided to gate, and narrow is the way, which vision - Arrow Soul. I was Mary J Blige, and Tyrese. and the storms of life come, you have made many choices. God gave send judgment upon them in forty leadeth unto life, and few there be asked to come on to the la- Ann is also a songwriter and will find that God will be right there Adam and Eve a choice. Genesis days. He told Jonah to go down and that find it.” If you do not know the bel. Since I was there at the has written songs for Gladys to help you and to take care of you 2:16-17 says, “And the Lord God preach to them. What was God do- Lord, I beg of you to choose life, church for 15 years I thought because you made the choice to commanded the man, saying, of ing? He was giving those people a choose good, and choose to serve I can be home, in the studio Nesby stand for Him. every tree of the garden thou may- choice. It was a great city of many God. The choice is in your hands. and church. It worked out for In the Old Testament book of est freely eat: But of the tree of the people. They did not know their Jesus has already paid the price. the good.” Knight and Patti LaBelle. Deuteronomy, Chapter 30 verses knowledge of good and evil, thou right hand from their left (read Jo- He died for the sins of the whole Her first album release on As an actress Nesby has 15-20, we read, “See, I have set be- shalt not eat of it: for in the day that nah, Old Testament). world and that includes you. He Arrow Soul is “Living My appeared in Tyler Perry’s I fore thee this day life and good, and thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely Jonah rebelled, but after three is waiting to hear you say, “Lord, Life” with the first single, Been Changed and the film death and evil; In that I command die.” days in the belly of a great fish, please come into my heart.” If you the title track, climbing the The Fighting Temptations. thee this day to love the Lord thy Oh, the sad choices that mankind he submitted to God and went to will do that, the Lord will certainly radio charts. Nesby, best “Living My Life” was re- God, to walk in His ways, and to makes in life. God put Adam and Nineveh. Jonah went about a day’s move in and save you from a life of known for being the lead leased June 3, 2014. keep His commandments and His Eve in a beautiful garden eastward journey into the city and he started sin. However, you must make that vocalist in Sounds of Black- “I write and talk about statutes and His judgments, that in Eden. There He put the man and preaching. Do you know what hap- choice. ness, is known as the queen things I’ve experience,” Ann thou mayest live and multiply: and the woman whom He created. He pened? Those people, from the king Next week, Choices Part II of inspirational soul music. concluded about what we the Lord thy God shall bless thee in gave them everything they needed, right on down, began to fast and Rev. Simeon R. 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12 • THE mississippi link June 19 - 25, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Harry Belafonte an Did the UNCF ‘make a international treasure deal with the devil’? Ask Alma Alma Gill By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. By Julianne Malveaux What one hand gives, in other film mak- NNPA Columnist NNPA Advise Columnist NNPA Columnist ers, and en- words, the other takes away. The long pro- trepreneurs When the If the Koch brothers would Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 tracted struggle of who want to Koch Founda- fight to maintain or increase years, including? various roles at USA Today, Newsday African Americans contribute to tion gave the the size of the Pell grant, fewer and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysas- for freedom, jus- making the United Negro would look askance at their gift. [email protected]. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask tice and equality world a better College Fund Instead, many see this as the Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma. is recognized as a place. $25 million, it cynical manipulation of a deep- vital and important In the Belafonte set off a mael- pockets donor who gets much part of the global struggle for human 1980s, Be- strom of comments in cyber- publicity from their gift. dignity and freedom. lafonte became a United Nations space and real time. It kind of reminds me of the ‘Asking someone out’ There are no freedom movements Goodwill Ambassador with a spe- “How dare the UNCF take Donald Sterling gift to the Los Dear Alma, together and have dinner one without the contributions, sacrifices cial focus on the plight of all chil- money from the Koch broth- Angeles branch of the NAACP. I am a divorced man in my night, just the two of us.” and commitments of freedom fight- dren. Belafonte stated, “To really ers,” some asked. “They ought After Sterling’s racist rant, his early 50s. I have been debat- Be casual, authentic and ers. Too often we take for granted know what progress we’re making to send it back,” said others. One donation was returned. ing asking out a wonderful kind. She’ll let you know if the enormous price that has been for children, we have to know how woman told me she would never Still, the NAACP was in the woman who works at the gym she’s interested. If she is, good paid by those people, well-known many children we have to begin give to UNCF again because of process of giving him a second where I work out. I think she’s for you. If not, I can relate. and unknown, who have given so with. The simple act of counting is the Koch donation. Another said lifetime achievement award pri- in her early 20s, but we have When I was 20 something, much to the international cause of an expression of a country’s intent to the Koch donation changes her or to his verbal rampage. Indeed great fun when we’re together. I thought 50 was old, LOL. I freedom. take care of its people.” perception of UNCF. the 2014 outrage against Sterling Usually it’s with others gotta say it, but hey, she’s not One such freedom-fighting leader Belafonte was the lead organizer The donation will provide had elements of class bias. working out or at the juice bar, me. No need to feel rejected is Harry Belafonte. For more than for the Grammy award winning re- $18.5 million in scholarships, The multi-million dollar but I think we really connect. or unappealing - if the feeling seven decades, Harry Belafonte cord “We Are the World” that won money that is badly needed to players weren’t angry when he Do you have any suggestions isn’t mutual. continues to stand tall among social record of the year in 1985 and raised get some of our young people discriminated against African on how I can ask her out? Keep looking, someone visionaries and activist-leaders who millions of dollars for emergency out of school, especially with Americans and Latinos in the Stan else will catch your eye soon champion the cause of equality and assistance in Africa. The United Na- the cuts so many experienced slum housing he owned - which Seattle, Wash. enough (watch out, here liberation throughout the world. tions affirmed: “Belafonte was an because of reduced access to the cost him a couple of million comes some shade) and hope- In the immediate aftermath of the eloquent campaigner for the world’s Parent Plus loan. dollars to settle with the Justice Hi Stan, fully she’s be at least 30. loss of Maya Angelo and Ruby Dee, children.” Another $4 million will go to Department - but they were dis- How about, “Hey, I was we all should take a moment to sa- In 1987, the UN appointed Bela- the 37 UNCF schools for general mayed when he made negative wondering if we could get Alma lute this international leader in our fonte to be the chairman of the Inter- support, again to make up some comments about them. midst while he is still alive. national Symposium of Activists and of the losses that came from Their earlier silence equaled Over the years, Belafonte has Intellectuals for African Children. reduced enrollment due to Par- acquiescence to Sterling’s rac- been a strong advocate and support- President Bill Clinton awarded ent Plus. The remainder goes to ism; their protest suggested that er of the Black Press of America, the National Medal of the Arts to UNCF for their general support. they would get angry only when ‘Misunderstood especially in the 1950s and 1960s Harry Belafonte in 1994 for his What’s wrong with this pic- rancid racism was directed at when Black newspapers across the outstanding leadership and service ture? them. boyfriend’ United States covered Belafonte’s to humanity. A couple of years ago, Koch scholarships will be Do basketball players really involvement and support of the Civil I had the rare pleasure of sharing a awarded to students with good think that Sterling is the only Dear Alma, something, don’t take it to Rights Movement. train ride from Washington, D.C. to grades, financial needs, and an NBA owner who harbors racist My boyfriend is easily ag- heart. If your whole family On the evening of the historic New York City next to Belafonte. interest in studying how “en- views? itated, but underneath it all and sister-friends are try- 1963 March on Washington, Harry We talked the entire trip on topics trepreneurship, economics and Those owners have enough he’s a sweet man. My fam- ing to get your attention, Belafonte, James Baldwin, and ranging from contemporary music innovation contribute to well- sense not to articulate them pub- ily does not like him, but you may wanna listen. Ob- Sidney Poitier joined in an unprec- to the rise of hip-hop culture and being for individuals, communi- licly. If they know that other they really don’t understand viously, they clearly see a edented television interview panel music in Cuba as well as to assessed ties, and society.” owners share Sterling’s views him the way I do. He has a problem, while you insist on with Charlton Heston and Marlon the status of the freedom movement Sounds like conservative free then they condone closed door temper but has never hit me. using your third blind eye. Brando. across the globe. markets to me. More than that, racism, not the open door kind. He won’t come around An ill-tempered man who They all discussed the issue of My favorite Belafonte quotes are: it sounds like granting scholar- If they are aware, and don’t care my family and attend par- can’t get along with your race in America and the challenges “Bring it on! Dissent is central to any ships to further the Koch gov- or share, they are making deals ties or holiday dinners. My family is a poor choice for that remained in the wake of the suc- democracy”; and “Our foreign poli- ernment-reducing, free market with the devil. sisters say he’s a creep and a boyfriend, husband, ‘Boo’ cess of the March on Washington. cy has made a wreck of this planet. focus. If the Koch brothers are the that why he doesn’t want to or side-piece. But it was Belafonte who asserted I’m always in Africa… And when Koch protects its interest by devil, then most of our organiza- be around our family. I don’t I’m shouting out loud that black Americans were “not go- I go to these places I see American having two seats on the five- tions are making deals with the want to give up my family, so you can hear me - “his ing to wait any longer for change to policy written on the walls of op- member scholarship committee, devil. Look at the list of sponsors but I love him. disposition won’t change come.” pression everywhere.” with the other three from the for any African American orga- How can I get my sisters over the years, it’ll only get I remember when Dr. Carlton B. Freedom fighters never retire. UNCF. While non-Koch inter- nization or event. Sit through to understand? worst.” Snap out of it. If you Goodlett, publisher of the Sun-Re- Rather, they keep fighting for free- ests are the majority, it will be a board meeting, and listen to Brandy need to feel needed, volun- porter in San Francisco, encouraged dom. Today, we need to raise up a interesting to see if a donor can folks review possible sponsors, Waldorf, Md. teer. me during the height of the struggle new young generation of freedom- sway a committee. many corporate. There’s a really great guy to free the Wilmington Ten in the fighting writers, artists, preachers, What else? The Koch brothers There are “good” corpora- ‘Umhm, Brandy…, you out there looking to meet 1970s to reach out to Belafonte be- publishers, bankers, teachers, busi- are making the most of this gift tions whose diversity portfo- know him better than he you, but you’re blocking cause of his effective international ness leaders, and community activ- in the media. Rarely have I seen lio is robust, and then there are knows himself….? Please, your blessing. progressive influence. ists who will benefit from knowing so many headlines generated by those who need a little help. The Chili Pepper, I’ve heard that Belafonte is more than just a great the history and legacies of leaders a gift of that size. $100 million, need for funds notwithstanding, before. Alma entertainer. He remains a magnifi- like Harry Belafonte and many oth- maybe. $250 million, surely. are we for sale for the price of a If one person tells you cent role model for artists, actors, ers. But while $25 million will table or a few salmon (used to be mean a lot to the UNCF, schools chicken) dinners? such as Harvard would likely On the other hand, when the American community have $25 scholarships for students. consider it nothing more than a New York Times criticized the million to give to the United Ne- If the $4 million is divided modest behest. The Koch broth- Congressional Black Caucus gro College Fund. equally among 37 schools, it Return of the ‘unjust ers must think they’ll get some Foundation for its corporate sup- Many could spend the dollars to means $108,000 per school, positive publicity from their gift, port, Elsie Scott, the then-direc- support our students. The fact that enough to hire back one of the greedy weasels’ and they obviously have the PR tor said that if we spent money we do not leaves us vulnerable to people laid off and to support team to pitch it. on certain products it was only contributions like Koch, contribu- some programs. Should Michael By Marian Wright Edelman Furthermore, these are the right that we get their support. tions that come with strings and, Lomax lay down with the devil? the ashes.” NNPA Columnist very Koch brothers who have Does this apply to the Koch do- perhaps, a conservative agenda. Where is the angel? When taunted while speaking in supported voter suppression ef- nation? Should UNCF President Mi- Julianne Malveaux is a Wash- This week’s col- favor of women’s rights by some forts. They would reduce the size Unfortunately, too many Afri- chael Lomax send the money ington, D.C.-based economist and umn is not about white men who asked if she was re- of government, which means the can American organizations buy back? Only if someone steps up writer. She is President Emerita the recent story ally a woman, she bared her breasts Pell grants that so many students what we want and beg for what to replace it. The $18.5 million of Bennett College for Women in making headlines and allegedly famously retorted, depend on would shrink in size. we need. Many in the African for scholarships represents 3,700 Greensboro, N.C. in New York City “Ain’t I a woman?” - then detailing on Mayor Bill de the back-breaking double burden Blasio’s proposal of slavery’s work and childbearing in it.’ Now I hears talkin’ about de Truth’s day, black and white and tem: Native American genocide, adults have only a very short win- to lift a ban on pet ferrets. But it is she had endured. Constitution and de rights of man. brown and other excluded and mar- slavery, exclusion of all women dow in which to make sure that all about ‘weasels.’ Age-old ‘weasels’ When heckled by a white man I comes up and I takes hold of dis ginalized women - and men - have and non-propertied men, including children, regardless of the lottery of are still causing Americans pain in her audience who said he didn’t Constitution. been trying to ferret out the unjust White men, from America’s politi- birth, are nurtured and fed, physi- and suffering and blocking prog- care any more about her antislav- “It looks mighty big, and I feels and greedy weasels still eating cal process. cally and spiritually, and are edu- ress toward a better, safer America ery talk than for an old flea bite, she for my rights, but der aint any dare. away at the core of the Constitution We have come a long way but cated and supported to grow up to for all. snapped back, “Then the Lord will- Den I says, God, what ails dis Con- and the promise of equal opportu- these deep-seated cultural, racial, be the best they can be. Sojourner Truth was a brilliant ing, I’ll keep you scratching.” stitution? He says to me, ‘Sojourn- nity in our national life. economic, and gender impedi- If America is to lead in the 21st but illiterate slave woman, a great And when decrying her exclu- er, dere is a little weasel in it.’” That equal opportunity and na- ments to a just union challenge century world, we must reset our orator, and a powerful presence sion from America’s life and pro- The version captured here in an tional life allows gains in the rights us still. We must remain vigilant economic and moral compass who possessed great courage. She fessed freedoms during a religious 1863 edition of the National Anti- and freedoms everyone knows they in rooting them out and moving and do right by our children - all challenged the racial and gender meeting where another speaker had Slavery Standard shares a flaw have been promised, and we want ahead as many attempt to move us of them. God did not create two caste system of slavery by suing just praised the Constitution, she with many existing accounts of her to build a just America for them- backwards. classes of children, the American for the return of a son sold away told this story: speeches - they were often written selves and their children. As another July 4th approaches, Dream did not envisage two classes from her. She got thrown off Wash- “Children, I talks to God and down in the mock Southern dialect The struggle for a fair playing can we finally tell every child born of children, and neither should we. ington, D.C. streetcars but kept get- God talks to me. I goes out and that 19th-century readers identi- field for all Americans and their in 2014 that he or she was cre- Marian Wright Edelman is ting back on until they changed the talks to God in de fields and de fied with all slaves, despite the fact children must accelerate and reach ated with an equal chance to real- president of the Children’s Defense rules and let her ride. woods. Dis morning I was walk- that Sojourner Truth was born and a mighty roar today, when these ize America’s dream - or for tens of Fund whose Leave No Child Be- She stood up with fiery elo- ing out, and I got over de fence. I raised in rural New York as the core values are so much under at- millions of children who are poor, hind® mission is to ensure every quence to opponents and threaten- saw de wheat a holding up its head, slave of a Dutch-speaking family, tack. illiterate, violence-ridden, hungry, child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, ing crowds who tried to stop her looking very big. I goes up and spoke Dutch as a child, took pride America is still struggling to live and homeless will America’s prom- a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a from speaking. When a hostile takes holt ob it. You b’lieve it, dere in speaking correct English as an up to its creed enunciated in the ise still feel hollow at the core? Moral Start in life and successful white man told her that the hall was no wheat dare? adult, and reportedly sounded like Declaration of Independence and Children have only one child- passage to adulthood with the help where she was scheduled to appear “I says, God, what is de matter her ‘white New York peers.’ overcome its huge birth defects hood, and that childhood deter- of caring families and communi- would be burnt down if she spoke, wid dis wheat? and he says to me, But the point still comes across built into the implementation of mines much of what they grow ties. For more information go to she replied, “Then I will speak to ‘Sojourner, dere is a little weasel very clearly. Since Sojourner our political and economic sys- up to accomplish. This means we www.childrensdefense.org.

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Hinds County, owned by the Cityof notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until Jackson, is currently under consideration for designation as a Mississip- ECRF Enterprises, LLC has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an 2:00:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 07/15/2014 , for: pi Landmark in compliance with the provisions of the Antiquities Law of application requesting a rezoning from C2 (Limited) Commercial District to C3 (Gen- Mississippi, Section 38-7-3 et seq. of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as eral) Commercial District in order to establish contiguity with the adjacent C-3 zoned RE: GS# 507-045 Hail Damage Repairs amended. properties for the property located at 5444 I-55 N. Frontage Road, in the First Judicial Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: The Antiquities Law provides that any publicly owned properties found to at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may be ob- have significance may be designated Mississippi Landmarks by the Board Commence at the Southwest corner of Lot 16 of Briarwood Subdivision according to tained from: of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Des- the map or plat of Briarwood Subdivision on file in Plat Book 13 at Page 39 thereof in ignation recognizes the historical and/or architectural significance of the the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, reference to Professional: Robert Lewis/Architects property and requires that proposed alterations that may affect the prop- which is made in aid hereto, which Southwest corner of said lot 16 is further described Address: Post Office Box 1154 erty’s historic character be reviewed by the Permit Committee. as being a distance of 1433.4 feet West of and 3525.5 feet South of the Northeast Clinton, Mississippi 39060-1154 corner of Section 12, Township 6 North, Range 1 East, Hinds County, Mississippi: from Phone: 601-925-8180 The Permit Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi De- the said Southwest corner of Lot 16 run N 0’15’00”E 565.73 feet along the West line of partment of Archives and History invites public comment on the proposed Briarwood Subdivision to a point in a pine tree and the Point of Beginning; thence con- A deposit of $100.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Instructions designation of Thompson’s Tank as a Mississippi Landmark. Comments tinue N 0’15’00”E 148.00 feet along the West line of Briarwood Subdivision to a found to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real and requests for more information should be sent to Mr. Jim Woodrick, Di- iron pin: run thence N 89’38’00”W 184.09 feet to an iron pin on the East right of way line Property Management reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all rector, Historic Preservation Division. Mississippi Department of Archives of Interstate Highway No. 55: run thence S 11’.58’29”W 151.09 fast along the East right bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. and History, P. 0. Box 571. Jackson. Mississippi 39205, within twenty-one of way line of Interstate Highway No. 55 to an iron pin: run thence S 89.38’00”E 214.79 (21) days from the date of this publication. feet to the Point of Beginning. This parcel contains 0.6776 acres more or less. Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director Director 06/12/2014, 06/19/2014 Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street in 06/12/2014, 06/19/2014 Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at which time all par- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, af- ter which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make its ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by City of Jackson any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Jackson, Mississippi City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the bid must interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. be stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, July 01, 2014, at which time said bids Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property will be publicly opened at the City Hall located at 219 South President Street WITNESS my signature this 27th day of May 2014. Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the following: 2:00:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 07/15/2014 , for: /s/Ester L. Ainsworth 55034-070114 - Twelve-Month Supply of Performed Thermoplas- Zoning Administrator RE: GS# 377-002 Roof Repairs tic City of Jackson, Mississippi Stennis Space Center (Office of Capitol Facilities) Pavement Markings 06/05/2014, 06/19/2014 (Department of Finance and Administration) BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV. at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may be ob- tained from: The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Professional: Allred Architectural Group, PA Street, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of Address: 628 Washington Avenue, Suite C bid specifications are filed with the City Clerk for public record in accordance Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564 with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature. Phone: 228-762-1975 The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in A deposit of $100.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Instructions Public Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. As Property Management reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth by Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with Director the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City’s EBO 06/12/2014, 06/19/2014 Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at (601)960- 1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Office of Economic Development at ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi.

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College Hill men encouraged to please God through prayer By Daphne M. Higgins event was a success. ministries. He strives to enhance Alcorn State University, offered a moment to reflect on their lives. “We in prison stating that sometimes in a Religion Editor The culmination of activities his skills, knowledge and spiritual message from God. He began with are called, commissioned and com- bad situation; you need folks pray- When men gather together to held Sunday, June 15, was the An- growth by attending conferences Ephesians 1:15-19 and used as his manded to pray. Even those who ing for you that you don’t lose hope. celebrate the glories of God, He is nual Men’s Day Program which also and classes on the local, state and text, “When Men Pray.” do much in their communities must He continued, “When you pray for pleased. But when men gather to- honored the College Hill 2014 Fa- national levels. Rhodes told the congregation that stop and pray. Brothers, we’ve got to a brother to open their eyes, they gether to pray - God is overjoyed. ther of the Year, John E. Morris Sr. A retired educator, he is also ac- it is not controversial to say we are pray. Jesus said pray and do not lose began to see bigger and better.” He The men of College Hill Mis- Morris is the father of three adult tive in his community. Some of his living in changing times because heart.” instructed the men to pray that “our sionary Baptist Church of Jackson children: Mia, John and Mitzi. He is civic achievements include the City television networks such as BET Rhodes stressed to the men that brothers see their purpose; see that recently hosted their annual Men’s married to Frances G. Morris who of Pearl Chamber of Commerce and TV One define men’s masculin- when you want to give up - pray; they are priceless, and to know their Day celebration which included a serves as president of the deaconess Educator of the Year Award, Phi ity by their fist. He said, “We see it when you want to lose heart - pray. power.” variety of activities. ministry. Delta Kappa Lifetime Achievement on late night news. Sadly, we don’t He said, “Be reminded, we’re not The men of College Hill acknowl- The laymen of College Hill began A deacon at College Hill, Morris Award, Key to the City of the Pearl, get Channels 16 and 12 to do stories only asked to pray during the bad edged that they thanked the Lord planning their festivities by asking is deeply involved in his church. He Pearl Parent Teacher Association about events like today’s. We need times, but during the good times too. for their purpose, for their priceless God to bless them with events that is a member of the Sunday school Award, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the world to know that not all black Brethren, we are called to pray not service and for the power God has would continue to unite them in and chairs the benevolent/condo- Inc. Leadership Award and NAACP men have stepped out on their fami- just for ourselves but for others, as bestowed upon them. brotherly love and spiritually feed lence ministry. He served as chair of Lifetime Membership Award. lies.” well. No matter how saved or sancti- Dr. Michael T. Williams is the all of those who attended. the pastoral search committee; chair After Morris’ recognition and Rhodes emphasized that every fied you are, you still need prayer.” pastor of the historic College Hill At the close of the final program, of the pastor’s installation commit- powerful renditions by the College now and then Christian men need a Rhodes referenced Paul’s prayers M.B. Church. Calvin Michael, president of the tee and is a member of the male Hill male chorus, Rev. C. J. Rhodes laymen ministry, stated that God chorus, as well as the laymen, pub- II, rector of Oakland Chapel and answered their prayers because each lic relations, and pastoral support director of student religious life at December XX • Jackson, Miss. COMMUNITY

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“This is Home: Medgar Evers, Mississippi and The Moment” exhibit running through July 31, 2014 The Mississippi Link Newswire Evers also worked closely with regional son Hinds Library System, commented on The exhibit featuring photographs of and national NAACP offices and other the exhibit: “We are so pleased to be able to Medgar Evers in his role as a Civil Rights civil rights organizations. His reports to the host the Medgar Evers “This is Home” ex- activist, husband and father are now ex- national office, speaking tours and media hibit during the Medgar Evers Homecom- hibited at the Medgar Evers Library, 4215 interviews helped focus national attention ing and Freedom Summer Celebration. Medgar Evers Blvd., Jackson, MS 39213, upon the intense social and political issues “We hope both visitors and residents who from June 3 to July 31, 2014. plaguing the state, raising the profile of Mis- live in the city of Jackson will take the time The exhibit, themed “This is Home: sissippi’s Civil Rights Movement. to spend a few moments visiting the Medgar Medgar Evers, Mississippi and the Move- On the night of June 12, 1964, after re- Evers Library during June and July to see ment,” details the life of one of Mississippi’s turning home from a community meeting, this very moving and important display. most prominent and influential Civil Rights Evers was shot and killed in his Jackson “We thank the Mississippi Department activists, Medgar Wiley Evers. driveway. He had know his life was at risk, of Archives and History for allowing us to A native of Decatur and a World War II but even at the end, facing entrenched op- bring this exhibit to library visitors this sum- veteran, Evers was hired by the NAACP position and grave danger, he never relented mer.” in 1954 as a field secretary. In that role, he in his fight for justice, a legacy that has lived The exhibit is sponsored by the Missis- crisscrossed the state, logging in thousands on today. sippi Department of Archives and History, of miles as he investigated cases of racial “This is Home” celebrates the life legacy the Foundation for Mississippi History and violence and intimidation, organized local and accomplishments of Evers upon the fif- the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Collection, NAACP branch offices, and registered vot- tieth anniversary of his death. with the special permission of Myrlie Evers ers. Patty Furr, executive director of the Jack- and Reena Evers-Everett. “This is Home” exhibit

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By Kam Williams Fortunately, she has survived point where they all appear as Book Reviewer to tell the tale in Unbreak My regulars on the reality-TV se- Excerpted from the book jacket: Heart, as forthcoming an au- ries “Braxton Family Values.” This Week’s Horoscopes “While Toni Braxton may ap- tobiography as you could ever A candid, heartfelt memoir pear to be living a charmed life, hope to encounter by a pop chronicling a grateful Prodigal Nothing ventured, nothing gained, don't Haste and impatience may cause strain hers is in fact a tumultuous story: diva. daughter’s humble return to her settle for wishing upon a star and then and your vitality levels may be a lot a tale of personal triumph after a The book even ends on an roots after experiencing some whining all this week. lower than usual. public unraveling. In her heartfelt up-note, since she’s reconciled of the highest highs and lowest memoir, the six-time Grammy with her sisters and mom to the lows life has to offer. 1/21 - 2/19 7/23-8/21 Award-winning singer…is un- Aquarius Leo apologetically honest in revealing The environment is volatile but not Now is not a good time to look like the intimate details of her journey threatening today, so try to take a step you've got money or power. Conserve! “What fans might not know is Crossword Puzzle back and don't get caught up in the the intense guilt Toni once felt drama. when she accepted a recording 2/20 - 3/20 8/22 - 9/23 deal that excluded her sisters… Pisces Virgo Toni’s world crumbled when she Spontaneous reactions to unexpected If you're walking with friends in unfamiliar was forced to file for bankruptcy events can become your calling card this places this week, doing unfamiliar things twice and was left all alone to pick week. should set off your alarm bells. up the pieces “The mother of an autistic child, 3/21 - 4/20 9/24 - 10/23 Toni had long feared that her son’s Aries Libra condition might be karmic retri- This week, you may receive praise and Don't follow others' lead today, particularly bution for some of her choices… admiration for thinking on your feet and if it is merely because you feel pressured. When heart ailments began plagu- responding with original solutions. ing her at the age of 41 and she was diagnosed with lupus, Toni 4/21 - 5/21 10/24 - 11/22 knew she had to move beyond the Taurus Scorpio self-recrimination… Today might offer plenty of chances to Not a good day to lose money by gambling “Unbreak My Heart is more stumble and trip, so tread lightly and just because your friends are doing it. than the story of Toni’s difficult watch your steps! past and glittering success, it is a story of hope, of healing, and ulti- 5/22 - 6/21 11/23 - 12/22 mately, of redemption.” Gemini Sagittarius Toni Michele Braxton was Other people have a way of getting Today you should be pretty popular with the eldest of six siblings born your goat right now, especially in close those around you! in Severn, Maryland to Evelyn ACROSS DOWN relationships of love. and Pastor Michael Braxton. She 1. Cook 1. Clothed hailed from a tight-knit, religious 5. Joyful 2. Leader 6/22 - 7/22 12/23 - 1/20 9. Israel’s son 3. Always family whose members formed a Cancer Capricorn © Feature Exchange musical group that was signed by 10. Remove from the box 4. Disaster Arista Records in the late Eighties. 11. Region 5. African antelope Their first single attracted the 12. Many 6. More able attention of R&B producers L.A. 13. Type of fin 7. Popular game Reid and Babyface Edmonds who 15. Estimated time of arrival 8. Longitudinal approached Toni to abandon her 16. Woman’s hair product 10. German letter topper 18. Bus 14. Records promising siblings and strike out 21. Certified public accountant 17. Chemical compound on her own. As she puts it, “My 22. Ideal place 18. Hydrochloric and sulfuric, for answer was yes to the solo deal 26. Large religion example - but it was the saddest ‘yes’ I’ve 28. Improve 19. Shaken ever given.” 29. Dales 20. Chalk up While Toni’s blossoming career 30. __-a-sketch (child’s toy) 23. Peter, for short would catapult her to the heights 31. Eye infection 24. Ancient Indian of superstardom in a matter of 32. Looked at a book 25. Attention-Deficit Hyperactive months, it also left her haunted Disorder (abbr.) with a sense of overwhelming re- 27. Lager gret. © Feature Exchange For, although striking that dev- il’s bargain led to fame and a half- dozen Grammys, it also meant Sudoku temporarily alienating the affec- The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every tion of the folks she was closest to. 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear Furthermore, over the ensuing only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box. years, she would find her faith test- ed by a host of woes reminiscent of Job in the Bible. Not only did she (For puzzle answer keys, see page 14) make and lose a fortune, declaring bankruptcy twice in the process, but she married Mint Condition’s keyboardist Keri Lewis and had a couple of children with him before going through a messy divorce. When she learned her younger son, Diezel, had autism, she won- dered whether the affliction might be a God-ordained curse for the abortion she’d undergone earlier. Toni’s other low points included developing heart disease, finding a benign lump in her breast, and © Feature Exchange being diagnosed with lupus.

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