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Vol. 21, No. 4 November 20 - 26, 2014 50¢ Benjamin Crump, lead Operation Shoestring’s Conversations attorney for Michael luncheon tackles topic ‘Ethical Leadership’ Brown family, says ‘We By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor Operation Shoestring’s an- want accountability’ nual “Conversation” Monday, November 17, 2014 took on the task of defining “Ethical Leader- ship.” The Conversation participants were former Gov. William Win- ter, Jackson’s Mayor Tony Yar- ber and Rev. Jerry Young, Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church and recently elected president of the National Baptist Conven- tion. Moderator was Jerry Mitchell, the award-winning investiga- tive reporter from The Clarion- Ledger newspaper. Operation Shoestring board of directors’ member Deidra Bell gave the welcome remarks. And its exec- Atty. Benjamin L. Crump, lead attorney for the family of Michael Brown, the teenager killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri, speaks to utive director Robert Langford members of Omega Psi Phi Beta Alpha Chapter, Friday, November 14, gave the opening and closing 2014 in Jackson at Fondren Hall. remarks. Bell said the annual “Conver- Operation Shoestring Exec. Dir. Robert Langford, Rev. Jerry Young of New Hope Baptist Church and the By Stephanie R. Jones the country. sations Luncheon” has become Contributing Writer National Baptist Convention, former Gov. William Winter, The Clarion Ledger investigative reporter Jerry While it is widely speculated one of the most anticipated Mitchell and Mayor of Jackson Tony Yarber. PHOTOS BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA Atty. Benjamin Crump, lead that a grand jury, now deliberat- events on the Jackson calendar, attorney for the family of Mi- ing whether charges should be where issues are addressed that everyone throughout the state. ticipants were the late Mayor Shoestring chael Brown, the Ferguson, filed in this case, will return no affect not only Jacksonians but Last year, conversation par- Chokwe Lumumba, former Gov. Continued on page 2 Mo., teenager shot dead by po- indictment against Darren Wil- lice, told a gathering of Omega son, 28, the white police officer Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., brothers who shot Brown, Crump said he and guests Friday, November and others are working for due 14, 2014 in Jackson that the goal process in the case. Family of Ruth Helen Harrion in the case is accountability for “We want accountability the 18-year-old football player’s for his (Brown’s) death,” said death. Crump, who is a resident of Tal- unsettled during hearing of Crump was the speaker at lahassee, Fla. Omega’s Beta Alpha Chapter Crump added that there’s David C. Bass Achievement always been a connection be- her accused murderer, lack of Week Gala at Fondren Hall, tween lawyers and preachers where the fraternity recognized dating back to the Civil Rights outstanding achievement of Movement. “I feel that connec- contact from city officials its members. Crump also is an By Stephanie R. Jones of claim with JPD on Septem- or the name of Omega, the first black Greek- Crump Contributing Writer ber 16. The notice was sent the dispatcher, letter public service fraternity in Continued on page 3 Ruth Helen Harrion’s chil- to Jackson Mayor Tony Yar- anything,” said dren are still struggling with ber, current Police Chief Lee Monica Har- the death of their mother, who Vance and City Councilman rion, who lives was killed at her home in July Melvin Priester. Atty. Dennis in California. The Mississippi Link 2014. They had a troubling C. Sweet III is handling the P l a i n t i f f s time reliving that dreadful case. must wait 120 Ruth Helen Harrion day, as the man accused of The family - Harrion’s five days after filing partners with Hansen killing their mother was ar- daughters and one son - have a notice of claim said that is typical for the City raigned on a capital murder yet to get any response, said to give the city a chance to re- of Jackson but he thought the charge in Hind County Dis- daughters Melanie Johnson solve the issues. “We haven’t new city administration might Global Event Management trict Court November 13. and Monica Harrion. “We heard a word from the city, Lorenzo Stewart, 29, plead- don’t know the names of the nothing about reprimands Harrion ed not guilty to murdering officers who went to the house (of officers),” Sweet said. He Continued on page 6 Connect 1 connects Harrion on July 14 although he led police to the alleged with New York firm murder weapon. A court ap- pointed attorney is represent- The Mississippi Link Newswire ing him temporarily. His next Photo of the Week Your ability to network and hearing is set for January 16. grow your business in Missis- Harrion’s children said sippi just got easier. what makes it even harder for 100 Black Men of Jackson Individuals, entrepreneurs, them is they have heard noth- students and small business ing from the Jackson Police owners will have access to Department. Their mother some of the nation’s top corpo- had called police in the ear- rations and business minds in ly morning hours to report a March 2015 during the inaugu- prowler at her home on King- ral Connect 1 Conference pro- sroad Street in the Bel-Air moting economic development subdivision. in the Mississippi region. Officers went to the home Organizers of the Connect but made no contact with 1 Conference announced a Harrion, then left. Harrion’s unique partnership with the re- Caputo-Hansen son Samuel, found her body spected New York City-based later that day behind a scrub firm of Hansen Global Event Conference co-founder, con- in her backyard. The 67-year- Management (HGEM) to help firmed that the HGEM firm was old had been beaten, strangled market and manage the confer- retained to help meet increas- and shot in the face. ence. ing demands of new registrants Then Jackson Police Chief While the full details of the and corporate sponsors. Lindsey Horton resigned fol- partnership were not immedi- “Hansen Global Event Man- lowing the Harrion’s death. ately available, organizers said agement was a natural fit. They He made the statement just The 24th Annual Scholarship and Mentoring Banquet of 100 Black Men of the pending agreement would have a great deal of experience after the incident that the of- Jackson was held October 18 at the JSU Walter Payton Recreation and expand the reach of the confer- ficers did not follow protocol PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON ence to reach a national audi- when they responded to the Wellness Center. ence. Connect 1 call at Harrion’s home. See photos on page 4 Jackie Hampton, Connect 1 Continued on page 6 Her children filed a notice

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Shoestring Continued from page 1 Haley Barbour and Father Keith Tonkel. Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald was the last year’s moderator. Langford began by acknowl- edging the topic for discussion was selected before the recent resignation and indictment of the Mississippi Department of Cor- rections Commissioner Christo- pher Epps, however, now making these presentations much more pungent. He said the lives of Mississip- pians are “directly and profound- ly shaped by the decisions made by leaders in city, county, state and federal government, in our churches, our schools, businesses and non-profits.” Unfortunately, he said, Mississippi is known for “having leadership by the few for Oleta G. Fitzgerald with Portia Espy Deidra Bell, Operation Shoestring Board of Directors Rev. C.J. Rhodes the few.” Principles, practicality and leadership balance is paramount, Langford said. He then gave way to the panelists. Yarber was asked to address what it takes to have ethical leadership. “Transparency and accountability means that I play with both hands on the table,” he said. As an educator and former principal, the mayor highlighted the new programs introduced in Jackson Public Schools via Alignment Jackson programs. Why is it so hard to maintain ethical leadership was asked of Neddie Winters of Mission Mississippi United Way President Carol Burger Lanier High School students with Chloe Garth Elkins (standing left) Rev. Young. He replied, “We have fallen humanity…. It is a ship in politics. And the attitude nity - build community.” provide resources their families School, who are requirement of character and be- that politics is corrupt contributes He said, “We have to get peo- in central Jackson to empower part of the 21st lief in the Lord and Savior Jesus to the expectation that we are go- ple to understand that our total them to create their own success Century Bridge Christ. ing to have corrupt government self-interest hinges on having an and to serve their own communi- Resource Learn- “We have people with an ‘au- officials.” educated citizenry.” ties. Thus we all rise and we all ing program, were dio’ with no ‘video.’” When He said his father served over Yarber said, “There is no se- rise together.” in attendance and there is education without a reli- 20 years in state government cret that it is about to be contract Part of the cause for the lun- acknowledged. gious background, there is room who regarded politics as a noble season in Jackson. What will cheons is to raise funds, explained They were ac- to “create clever devils,” Young. profession and as an opportunity keep us focused is to be ‘mission Langford. He said the organiza- companied by He said, “Everyone has be- where “we take charge of our minded.’ We must reduce the gap tion is now facing “some tough Chloe Garth El- come so politically correct that own destiny and make decisions between what we are doing and and devastating cuts in funding kins. we no longer can talk about re- based on the good of the commu- what we ‘say’ we are doing. You from some long time funders to For more infor- ligion and we have to get leaders nity.” He said that is the ideal that cannot stay in office for four or the tune of almost $150,000.” mation on how to involved who are not just talking he holds to. five years and nothing gets done.” Their annual budget is just over help Operation it but also walking it.” Winter said he never wanted Langford said, “Operation $1 million, but he noted a short- Shoestring bridge Gov. Winter was asked how to bring dishonor to himself, Shoestring provides year round fall of this size does irreparable the gap in their does one promote ethical lead- his family or to the people who academic and social support to damage - cut school programs budget this year, ership. Winter said, “It is a sad supported him. “Encourage our children and youth from prekin- back to four days a week, instead go to www.Oper- commentary that we have almost young people to get involved and dergarten through high school of five. ationShoestring. come to accept corrupt leader- do what is best for the commu- and into college. The effort is to Students from Lanier High org. Langford www.mississippilink.com November 20 - 26, 2014 THE mississippi link • 3

Crump Continued from page 1 ‘Still I Rise’ theme for Omega Psi Phi, Beta Alpha Chapter, David C. Bass Sr. Achievement Week Gala

Crump asked attendees at Omega Psi Phi, Beta Alpha Chapter’s Achievement Week Gala to raise their hands in support of justice for Michael Brown – doing so in the “hands up don’t shoot” gesture. PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE R. JONES tion now with what’s happening shot to death by a neighborhood And prosecutors rarely push Lucius Lewis Jr., left, is presented the Beta Alpha in Ferguson,” he said. watch officer, George Zimmer- for indictments against law en- Sherman E. Jackson presents the Omega Founders’ Chapter’s Omega Man of the Year award by “When the decision comes man, in Miami Gardens, Fla. forcement officers in cases such Award to Lee A. Bernard Jr. Dwayne Jamison, former basileus of the chapter. out, we are going to need preach- He spoke of conversations he as Brown’s, Crump said. If his- ers more than ever. You go on had with Martin’s father, Tracy tory repeats itself, he said, there By Stephanie R. Jones through Upsilon Epsilon chapter school essay winner. And the this journey and fight these Martin, just after the teenager’s will be a decision in favor of Contributing Writer fights and you get criticism for shooting. He told of the hope- law enforcement. at Jackson State University in Superior Service Award went to standing up for our children,” lessness he heard in this father’s “It’s an obvious conflict of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.’s the spring of 1979. He currently Jamie Abram for his work with said Crump, who spoke in a tone voice, saying nothing would be interest,” he said of the closed Beta Alpha Chapter in Jackson serves as the Keeper of Records Bethlehem Center and the book that seemed as if he were on the done about his son’s death. grand jury deliberations. recognized Lucius L. Lewis Jr. as and Seal for Beta Alpha Chapter. bag drive. verge of tears. “I told him, give it a couple of But Crump said Brown’s the Omega Man of the Year dur- Lee A. Bernard, a Jackson The Rev. Jerry Young, pastor “When you step out and are days, something will be done,” family still has the option of ing its annual David C. Bass Sr. native, was honored with the of New Hope Baptist Church and trying to right, things just hap- Crump said. Then a few days filing a civil lawsuit, although Achievement Week Gala, Friday, Omega Founders’ Award. Ber- newly elected head of the Nation- pen right. People can say, ‘I’ve later, Martin’s father called it is accountability that’s being November 14 at Fondren Hall. nard, started his career at Ingalls al Baptist Convention received got God with me.’” again with that same hopeless- sought. He said there’s hope The event was co-sponsored by Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. Af- the Citizen of the Year Award. The whole world is watching ness in his voice. Nothing had that the case will be a priority at Aspire Community Uplift Foun- ter Ingalls, he worked for RJR And Bill Sanders of Yazoo City with baited breath, Crump said, been done. That’s when Crump the federal level with the next dation. Aspire’s mission is to feed Nabisco, Inc. as a controller in received the Col. Charles A. to see what happens in Fergu- got involved. U.S. attorney general. the hungry, shelter the homeless, New Orleans, St. Louis and Par- Young Award. son. He said, “This will be a de- Crump asked the Jackson President Barack Obama has provide scholarships and books sippany, N.J. After RJR Nabisco, The event was emceed by fining moment in the history of crowd this night to stand and nominated Brooklyn prosecu- for children, assist battered wom- Bernard became a day trader Stephanie Maxwell, WAPT-TV the state of Missouri but also a hold their hands up in a sym- tor Loretta Lynch, U.S. attorney en and assist during natural disas- on the New York and NAS- Channel 16 anchor, and Miss defining moment for America.” bolic gesture as it has been re- in the Eastern District of New ters, said Vernon “Steve” Weak- DAQ stock exchanges. Bernard Mississippi Jasmine Murray pro- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has ported that Michael Brown had York, for the post. The U.S. ley , Aspire Foundation chair. pledged through Upsilon Epsilon vided entertainment along with declared a state of emergency his hands up in the air in a sur- Senate has to confirm her ap- Dwayne Jamison, former basi- Chapter at Jackson State College singer LaToya Hubbard. in anticipation of the grand jury render position, when he was pointment. leus of the chapter, presented the in 1969. Stephanie R. Jones can be ruling, which could come any shot. “Whatever the decision, we award to Lewis, who was initiat- Trent Robinson was awarded reached at [email protected] day. “If you put your hands up, have got to get something posi- ed into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity a $1,000 scholarship as high or (601) 260-4232. Ferguson has been the scene that’s the universal sign of sur- tive out of it. We can’t operate of civil unrest and protests re- render,” yet Brown was shot in a vacuum; we’re all in the sulting in conflicts between anyway, he said. same boat,” Crump said before citizens and police since Brown There is mistrust in Ferguson the audience predominately was shot. The executive order of the grand jury proceedings, made up of black men. means the National Guard will he said. The prosecutors in the “We must answer the bell for be deployed to maintain order in case recommended no charges. our children. God is going to the city. “It is a choice of prosecutors to take it from there, he said. Crump also was the attorney prosecute. Lawyers know if you Stephanie R. Jones can be for the family of Trayvon Mar- want a case to die, take it to a reached at srjones13@gmail. tin, the 17-year-old black male grand jury,” Crump said. com or (601) 260-4232.

a d v e r t o r i a l School choice emerging as a go-to issue for African American voters By Kevin P. Chavous traditional public school in their former Gov. Crist. Executive Counsel American Federation for Children neighborhood. Over the years, poll after poll While Gov. Scott was in the has shown that African Ameri- With each midst of campaigning for re- can and Hispanic citizens sup- election, po- election against former Gov. port all forms of educational litical experts Charlie Crist, labor unions filed choice. Indeed, with the school can look at a lawsuit to dismantle the pro- dropout rates in those communi- various voting gram. Democrat Crist, who ties hovering around 50 percent patterns by once supported the program, and with the achievement gap certain groups supported the unions attempt between kids of color and their to determine to shut down the program. In white counterparts remaining which issues are important to October, Reverend H. K. Mat- virtually unchanged, parents are those groups. For instance, thews, who marched with Mar- clamoring for as many quality among African American vot- tin Luther King Jr. in Selma, options as they can get - includ- ers, it is clear that issues such publicly pleaded with Crist to ing publicly funded scholar- as jobs, quality housing, afford- denounce the effort. And Rev. ships to allow their kids to go to able health care and education Matthews made his arguments good private schools. consistently are the most sig- in terms that harkened the civil In the past, we have seen nificant. As it relates to educa- rights struggles of the 1960s, those parents support Demo- tion, more and more African when blacks first moved from crats like New Jersey’s Cory American voters are embracing the Republican Party to the Booker, California’s Diane educational choice and are vot- Democrats. Feinstein and a host of state and ing for candidates who iden- “The truth is that wealthy local Democrats around the na- tify themselves as school choice children have always had choic- tion who have bucked the teach- supporters. es, whether in neighborhoods ers unions by putting their kids Nowhere is that more evident with favored public schools or first and supporting educational than in the recent Governor’s private schools that only money choice. Florida’s recent gover- race in Florida. Republican can buy,” Matthews wrote in nor’s race shows us, however, Gov. Rick Scott was elected in an op-ed. “The union cries foul that those same parents are will- 2010 with just six percent of the when that privilege is extended ing to vote for candidates who African American vote. to those of meager financial embrace those quality choice During his first term, he did means.” options, be they Democrat or not do much to improve his Matthews was joined by a Republican. standing among Florida’s Af- coalition of black ministers in As we move closer to the rican American electorate - the state. The scholarship pro- 2016 presidential race, Demo- other than steadfastly support gram became a huge issue in the crats would be wise to learn the highly popular Florida Tax Florida Governor’s race. When from Florida - and join the par- Credit Scholarship program. the votes were counted, not only ents that they serve. Under this program, which did Gov. Scott get re-elected, he Kevin Chavous is senior ad- serves mostly low income Af- also doubled his level of Afri- visor and executive counsel rican American and Hispanic can American support from six for the American Federation students, 70,000 kids are able to percent in 2010 to 12 percent in for Children and co-founder of attend a quality private school 2014. That increase gave him Democrats for Education Re- which is often far better than the the margin he needed to beat form. 4 • the mississippi link November 20 - 26, 2014 www.mississippilink.com The 100 Black Men of Jackson 24th Annual Scholarship & Mentoring Banquet JSU Walter Payton Recreation & Wellness Center October 18, 2014 • 7 p.m. Photos by Jay Johnson STATE

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The Associated Press respects. First, it’s nonrefund- With $100 million more in versity students. The conservative Repub- able. That means that someone spending and a $78.7 million • $2 million more for Jack- lican Gov. Phil Bryant said could only get back as much tax cut, Bryant made the math son State University to start a Monday, November 17, 2014 as they pay in state taxes. work by projecting another school of public health. that he wanted to cut income Under the federal credit, $60 million in taxes would be • $1.5 million more for the taxes for some Mississippians filers get the whole amount, collected by adding auditors state Health Department to try earning less than $53,000 a meaning the credit acts as an at the state Revenue Depart- to reduce deaths among moth- year as part of his 2016 budget income supplement for peo- ment. ers and infants. proposal. ple who work but earn little. That department would get • $3 million more for the He estimated the tax reduc- About 90,000 Mississippians $7.5 million to hire the audi- Department of Mental Health tion will return $78.7 million who work but make so little tors. • $1.6 million less to Mis- to about 300,000 households, that they don’t owe federal The 2015 session could see sissippi Public Broadcasting’s for an average tax cut of income taxes currently get a contest between tax cuts television and radio opera- around $250 a year. money from the federal cred- and more money for Missis- tions. The tax cut is the center- it, but wouldn’t be helped by sippi’s public school funding Source: Gov. Phil Bryant’s piece of his spending plan for Bryant’s proposal. formula. In choosing a tax cut, office Bryant the 2016 budget year, which Also, the Mississippi plan Bryant would add only $52.7 will begin July 1. would only apply in years million to the Mississippi Ad- “We believe now it is time when state revenue grew by at equate Education Program. to give tax relief to the work- least three percent and when About $40 million of that Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry ing men and women of Mis- the state’s main savings ac- would pay for a second year of sissippi,” he said in a news count is full. promised teacher pay raises. conference. That means that taxes would The remaining amount Museum fire still under investigation Legislative leaders will re- go up during recessions, when would barely dent the $311.7 The Associated Press lease their own proposal in wage growth and incomes million that lawmakers would The Mississippi Agriculture December, and both will be may already be depressed. have to add in 2016 to provide and Forestry Museum is ex- considered when lawmak- Bryant, who emphasized what the formula calls an ade- pected to remain closed to the ers convene in January. An that he’s open to other legisla- quate amount of aid to school. general public until December 1. April budget deadline comes tive proposals, said he sees the BY THE NUMBERS: Andy Prosser, deputy com- months before most lawmak- credit like a rebate. Gov. Phil Bryant budget missioner of agriculture, told ers and Bryant are expected to “What I’m trying to do is recommendations are seeking: WJTV in Jackson (http://bit. seek re-election in November return their money when we • $2.8 million more to in- ly/1u24Sjk) the facility will be 2015. have it, much like a dividend,” crease state financial aid for made available to individuals or The tax cut would piggy- Bryant said. public college and university groups who had already sched- back on the existing federal Bryant proposed about $100 students. uled rentals for events. Earned Income Tax Credit. million more for state agen- • Almost $900,000 more to Three buildings - a children’s Married people with three or cies, pushing the general fund give a three percent pay in- barnyard, a veterinary educa- more children making up to budget to almost $6.2 billion. crease for state troopers and tional building and a mainte- Firefighters work to contain a fire at the Mississippi Agriculture and For- $52,427 a year might get relief The state spends about $14 driver license employees at nance shed - were destroyed. estry Museum in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, November 13, 2014, as mu- under the proposal. A single billion more from other sourc- the Department of Public Among the burned items were seum employees and others look on. Photo: Joe Ellis, AP childless person would benefit es, including $9 billion in fed- Safety. 100-year-old veterinary arti- if making less than $14,590 a eral aid. • $1.2 million more for a facts, maintenance tools and golf sentatives that investigators have gation to determine what hap- year. Revenue for general fund program that would try to re- carts. found no evidence of arson. pened. Bryant’s plan differs from agencies is projected to go up duce teen pregnancy among Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Davis said the fire marshal’s He said the fire started in the the federal credit in significant only by about $120 million. community college and uni- Ricky Davis told media repre- office is continuing its investi- children’s barn. 6 • the mississippi link November 20 - 26, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Connect 1 Harrion Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 managing large events, but welcome reception. to make sure that conference respond differently. Johnson said. move on. How do you handle what sold us was their ability “The conference represents participants interested in the Meanwhile Harrion’s chil- Daughter Karla Harrion, people in despair and how do to also handle the public health a wonderful opportunity for healthcare field understand that dren struggle with the brutal who lives in Jackson, was vis- you handle criminals, because component which is very im- the gulf coast community to according to research taken way they lost their mother. ibly shaken and distraught at crime just grows and grows portant when you look at the reach a national audience to from the Bureau of Labor Sta- “I get up every night at ex- Smith’s hearing, sobbing un- and grows,” Johnson said. current health challenges fac- showcase Mississippi as an tistics, jobs in the health care actly the time Mom made that controllably on the shoulder “Our family is broken be- ing Mississippi,” said Hamp- emerging market for employ- field outpace all other sectors phone call - 2:23 a.m.,” Moni- of a friend. cause of the loss of our moth- ton. ers, entrepreneurs and business in job growth, by as much as ca Harrion said. Stewart lived a few houses er,” Johnson said. There is Hampton is publisher of the owners to grow and establish 30 percent.” Daughter Melanie Johnson away from the Harrion home still a disbelief that surrounds Connect 1 Conference orga- their brands,” said Hampton. The Mississippi Link is one of Daphne, Ala., added, “I and led police to the alleged their loss. Johnson said when nizer, The Mississippi Link. Lonnie Ross, online editor of of the region’s largest African can’t even describe it. It’s ut- murder weapon. Neighbors she and family members were She also serves on the board of The Mississippi Link and lead American-owned media com- terly disgraceful to have to go knew the suspect well; he had heading to Jackson for the the National Newspaper Pub- coordinator for the Connect 1 panies with the newspaper through this - the trial and ev- mowed Harrion’s lawn before, hearing, her 4-year-old son lishers Association Foundation Conference, commented about readership reaching a key de- erything.” they said, and he was known asked, “Are we going to see (NNPAF). partnering with HGEM: mographic of local consumers “I have sleepless nights to be “mentally unstable.” grannny?” “We are looking for major “We want to ensure that the averaging more than $50,000 about what she went through. Johnson said police and city Stephanie R. Jones can be health care providers, phar- event is a success and be able in annual income. We don’t know who the of- officials must be held account- reached at srjones13@gmail. maceutical companies and to highlight local communities The woman-owned Hansen ficers were. How would they able. “As we look to the city com or (601) 260-4232. medical suppliers to sign-on as like Biloxi on the coast as it Global Event Management feel if this happened to their moving forward, how are the partners, especially since Mis- continues to emerge as a lead- (HGEM) has gained a reputa- mother or grandmother,” pieces picked up, how do we sissippi obviously represents ing economic hub for economic tion as a leading events man- potential growth and profits,” development destination in the agement firm for producing said Hampton. South for entrepreneurs, start- public health events around the I n M e m o r i a m The conference will feature ups and large corporations.” country; most recently with the an expo, networking breakfast, The highly anticipated Con- American College of Cardiol- business luncheon, awards din- nect 1 Conference, which was ogy (ACC), a national not-for- ner, business matchmaking and rescheduled for this March, profit organization that pro- Mrs. Eloise B. Caston numerous workshop sessions, is designed as a showcase in motes cardiovascular health. according to event organizers. the region for job seekers, Firm Chief Executive Offi- March 27, 1941 - November 17, 2014 Speakers and presenters entrepreneurs, home-based cer Gilda Caputo-Hansen said: headlining the conference will businesses, new start-ups, es- “we are excited about the part- ating from high church and pastor. include nationally and locally tablished businesses, venture nership with Jackie Hampton school, Bay She was preceded in known leaders, corporate own- capitalists, bankers, investment and the Jackson, Miss. based moved to New death by her husband Rob- ers and executives. bankers, funders, sub-contrac- newspaper, The Mississippi Orleans where ert Caston, three brothers - Former Major League Base- tors, prime contractors, institu- Link, as well as the greater Bi- she completed York, Alonzo and Howard ball great, Dwight “Doc” tions and government agencies. loxi community.” her training as Bridges; one niece Jackie Gooden will join scheduled All conference activities will “If you are in business, look- a cosmetologist Bonton; and one nephew speakers, such as State Senator take place at the IP Casino Re- ing to expand your company or and received York Alonzo Bridges Jr. Willie Simmons and successful sort Spa, 850 Bayview Ave., reach new consumers, the Con- her license to Bay embraced the call of Mississippi businessmen Brad Biloxi, MS, March 12-13, nect 1 Conference will show practice. her heavenly Father Mon- McMullan, Socrates Garrett 2015. The star-studded open- you that Mississippi is open She then met day evening, November 17, and others to be announced at ing reception will be held the for business,” Hansen-Caputo the love of her 2014 at 2:21 p.m. a later date. night before. The conference said. “Networking, technology, life Robert Cas- While cherished memo- Pre-conference activities will also feature a public health jobs, expertise and business ton, and they ries will keep her alive in will take place Wednesday, forum, organizers said. opportunities all in one place.” were joined in the hearts of all who loved March 11, 2015 with a commu- “Health is one of the fast- For more information and holy matrimony her, she is sorely missed nity service activity supporting ing growing sectors of the lo- to register for the conference, April 29, 1961. by her loving and devoted a project on the Mississippi cal and national economy,” go to the conference website: To this union, daughter Renita Johns; coast, followed by an evening said Hampton, “and we want connect1conference.com one beautiful granddaughter Ajaunte Ti- “black doll” arra of Avondale, La.; sib- was born whom lings Billy Ray Bridges they named Re- of Avondale, La., Jovan Medicare’s “Extra Help” program nita. Bridges, Alma Bridges, Caston Later, Bay Mae Evelyn Magee and was employed Vernell (Louvenia) Bridg- helps people with limited income pay “For none of us lives to by Oschner Foundation es of Jayess, Miss.; Glo- himself, and no one dies Hospital where she worked ria Jean (Bytha) Magee of to himself. For if we live for over 30 years. She im- Tylertown, Miss., Roger for their prescription medications we live to the Lord; and if mediately retired when her Bridges, Audrey B. Wiley, we die, we die to the Lord. bundle of joy Ajaunte Ti- Larry (Jean) Bridges, Ber- The Mississippi Link Newswire tives, friends, and others to pay member, trusted counselor, or Therefore, whether we live arra was born. 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www.mississippilink.com November 20 - 26, 2014 THE mississippi link • 7 NBC scraps Cosby Obama to announce immigration steps Thursday television project By Erica Werner and Jim Kuhnhenn By David Bauder given her red wine and a pill Associated Press AP Television Writer when they were together in a WASHINGTON - Sidestep- NEW YORK - NBC said it Lake Tahoe, California, hotel ping Congress, President Barack has scrapped a Bill Cosby come- room in 1982. When she woke Obama on Thursday, Nov. 20, dy that was under development, up the next morning, “I wasn’t will announce steps he will take the second outlet within a day to wearing my pajamas and I re- to shield up to five million im- put off or abandon a Cosby proj- membered before I passed out I migrants illegally in the United ect after another sexual assault had been sexually assaulted by States from deportation, defying allegation against the comic this man.” Republican lawmakers who say emerged. Cosby’s lawyer, Martin Sing- such a step would poison relations NBC spokeswoman Rebecca er, said in a letter to The Asso- with the new GOP led legislature. Marks said Wednesday the proj- ciated Press that Dickinson’s Obama, in a video released on ect “is no longer under develop- charges were “false and outland- Facebook, said he would make ment,” and had no further com- ish” and were contradicted by his announcement from the White ment. Dickinson herself in a published House at 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, President Barack Obama speaks during the ‘ConnectED to the Future’ Netflix announced late Tues- autobiography. Cosby’s spokes- then would travel to Las Vegas to day that it was postponing the man, David Brokaw, has not re- event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2013 file photo, promote the plan Friday. Nov. 27 premiere of a new turned calls for comment. Nov. 19, 2014. The president will travel to Las Vegas Friday, a Democratic actor-comedian Bill Cosby poses He said while everyone agrees Cosby standup comedy special, The spiraling scandal has official said, heightening anticipation that he will announce executive or- for a portrait in New York. NBC an- the immigration system is broken, giving no hint about whether it threatened the 77-year-old co- ders on immigration this week. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster nounced Wednesday, Nov. 19, that Washington has allowed the prob- ever will be aired. Hours earlier median’s reputation as Ameri- it has canceled plans for a family lem “to fester for too long.” ing tough races. only legal but needed in light of in an interview with “Entertain- ca’s TV dad at a time when he comedy starring Bill Cosby. Photo “What I’m going to be laying Democrats still lost control of inaction by Congress on immigra- ment Tonight,” actress Janice was launching a comeback. He by Victoria Will/Invision/AP, File out is the things that I can do with the Senate in the midterm ballot- tion. Dickinson became the third has at least 35 performances my lawful authority as president ing. Johnson spoke briefly about the woman in recent weeks to allege scheduled throughout the U.S. stages, without a script or com- to make the system better, even One official familiar with the president’s plan during an event she’d been assaulted by Cosby - and Canada through May of mitment to production. But it as I continue to work with Con- administration’s planning said at the National Press Club on charges strongly denied by the 2015. None of the performances would have brought Cosby back gress and encourage them to get the beneficiaries of Obama’s new Wednesday, but he didn’t provide comedian’s lawyer. has been cancelled. to the network where he had a bipartisan, comprehensive bill executive action would be treated any details. Dickinson told “Entertain- NBC’s project, announced in reigned in the 1980s with the that can solve the entire problem,” in the same manner as those im- House Speaker John Boehner’s ment Tonight” that Cosby had January, was in the very early top-rated “The Cosby Show.” Obama said. migrants who were shielded from spokesman criticized Obama’s As many as 5 million people deportation and who became eli- plans, noting that the president in the country illegally would gible for work permits under an himself has said in the past that he be spared from deportation and Obama directive in 2012. The is not “emperor” and is limited in made eligible for work permits. 2012 executive action deferred his ability to act on his own. Israel troops demolish But the eligible immigrants would deportations for immigrants who “If ‘Emperor Obama’ ignores not be entitled to federal benefits came to the United States illegally the American people and an- - including health care tax cred- as children. The official discussed nounces an amnesty plan that he Palestinian attacker’s home its - under the plan, officials said the limits of Obama’s action on himself has said over and over Wednesday. the condition of anonymity, lack- again exceeds his Constitutional By Peter Enav Obama was to speak at Las ing authority to speak on the re- authority, he will cement his leg- The Associated Press Vegas’ Del Sol High School, a cord at this point. acy of lawlessness and ruin the school with a large population of JERUSALEM - The east Those immigrants covered by chances for congressional action non-English speaking students Jerusalem home of a Palestin- the 2012 action, called Dream- on this issue - and many others,” where Obama unveiled his blue- ian who carried out a deadly ers by their advocates, can obtain the spokesman, Michael Steel, print for comprehensive immigra- attack last month was demol- work permits but are not eligible said. tion legislation in 2013. ished Wednesday, hours after for food stamps, federal welfare Astrid Silva, an organizer for Republicans are vehemently Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- benefits or disability benefits -un the group Progressive Leadership opposed to the president’s likely tanyahu promised strict secu- der the Supplemental Security Alliance of Nevada, said the presi- actions, with some conservative rity measures in the wake of a Income program. They also are dent “has a duty to keep his prom- members threatening to pursue a grisly synagogue assault. ineligible for tax credits under ise and use his full legal authority government shutdown if Obama Tuesday’s synagogue attack, Obama’s health care law, though to take action where Congress has follows through on his promises which left five people dead, they can buy health coverage at failed.” The group said the White to act before the end of the year. was the deadliest in Jerusa- full price on the exchanges cre- House has been in touch with Ne- A wide-ranging immigration lem since 2008 and came amid ated by the law. They may be eli- vada activists about the trip. bill passed the Senate last year, weeks of violence linked to the gible for public benefits provided Republicans on Capitol Hill but stalled in the Republican-led city’s holiest site for Jews and by some states, however. are deeply divided and have spent Palestinians inspect a destroyed car of a al-Shaludi family member out- House. Obama vowed this sum- Muslims. Homeland Security Secretary much of the week intensely debat- side a building where family lives in east Jerusalem on Wednesday, Nov. mer to instead pursue changes The home destroyed in the Jeh Johnson said Wednesday that ing how to respond. By timing his 19, 2014. Israeli authorities demolished the family’s apartment as a punitive to the immigration system using Silwan neighborhood near the Obama’s executive actions will be announcement for the Friday be- measure after Abdel Rahman al-Shaludi’s deadly attack with his car on a his own authority but delayed the Old City belonged to Abdel comprehensive and include bor- fore Thanksgiving, with Congress Jerusalem train station last month which left five people dead. AP Photo/ measures until after the midterm Rahman al-Shaludi, who killed der security measures. He said he on recess all of next week, Obama Mahmoud Illean elections, in part because of con- two people last month when he believes that immigration changes gives the public some time to re- cerns from some Democrats fac- that Obama will announce are not act drove his car into a crowd at a ment from his office. “With a Moshe Yaalon told parlia- light rail stop in Jerusalem. determined and firm hand we ment that in response to the Israeli troops blasted the in- will restore security to Jerusa- violence, Israel would freeze a terior of the third-floor apart- lem.” planned easing of restrictions ment located in a four-story Sitting amid the rubble of on movement for Palestinians apartment building, leaving the demolished family home, in the West Bank. Family, school spar in piles of cinderblocks and al-Shaludi’s grandmother said Much of the violence stems holes in the exterior walls. The she was proud of him. from tensions surrounding the blast caused minor damage to “No one should feel sorry holy site on a hilltop in Jeru- neighboring apartments and for us, for our demolished salem’s Old City. It is revered court in ‘under God’ suit flattened a car parked below. home,” she said, refusing to by Jews as the Temple Mount, By DAVID PORTER In recent weeks, Palestinian give her full name for fear of the home of the ancient He- Bauman said there wasn’t any school stayed open for other stu- Associated Press attackers using guns, knives reprisals. brew temples. Muslims call evidence the student in question dents, Rubin said. and vehicles have killed 11 Worshippers returned it the Noble Sanctuary, where FREEHOLD, N.J. - Attor- had been “bullied, ostracized or Bauman didn’t issue a ruling people - most in Jerusalem, Wednesday to the scene of the the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the neys offered contrasting inter- in any way mistreated.” on the district’s motion to dis- but also in Tel Aviv and the attack, the Kehilat Bnai Torah iconic gold-topped Dome of pretations of the Pledge of Al- But he also noted during his miss the lawsuit but said he ex- West Bank. At least five Pales- synagogue, seeking comfort the Rock are located. legiance during oral arguments questioning of district attorney pected to issue one shortly. tinians involved in the attacks in prayer. One of them, Gavr- Palestinians have been an- Wednesday, Nov. 18, in a New David Rubin that district policy Bauman, a nominee by Gov. were killed. iel Cohen, said the killings gered over stepped-up Israeli Jersey family’s lawsuit claiming requires parents whose children Chris Christie for the state Su- On Tuesday two Palestinian showed “that our future in this visits to the site, which many a school district is discriminat- don’t say the pledge to furnish an preme Court whose nomination cousins wielding meat cleav- world is dependent on God.” of them see as a provocation. ing against their child’s atheist explanation in writing. expired before being taken up ers, knives and a handgun All four of the congregants Pope Francis condemned beliefs. Rubin said he wasn’t aware by the Legislature, probed both stormed a synagogue in the killed in the attack immigrated the “unacceptable” attack The lawsuit focuses on the of any cases where parents had sides with hypotheticals, in- west Jerusalem neighborhood to Israel from English-speak- on the synagogue and called words “under God” that were refused to supply an explanation cluding whether substituting the of Har Nof, killing four wor- ing countries - three from the on Israelis and Palestinians added to the Pledge in 1954 and and didn’t know what the rami- phrase “under God” with “cre- shippers and a policeman. The United States, and one from to take “courageous” steps that have survived legal chal- fications would be if they didn’t. ated by great white men” would two assailants were shot to Britain. to forge peace. He told his lenges before. Earlier this year, He accused the plaintiffs of fil- create grounds for discrimination death by police. Zidan Saif, a police officer weekly General Audience at Massachusetts’ high court ruled ing a lawsuit claiming the pledge suits by women and minorities. Responding to Tuesday’s at- from Israel’s Druse minor- the Vatican that he was greatly in a similar lawsuit that the violates laws against the official He asked Niose whether New tack, Netanyahu said he had ity, was also among the dead, concerned by the “alarming pledge is not discriminatory. establishment of religion “mas- Jersey’s constitution, which ordered security forces to hit killed in a shootout with the at- increase in tensions” in the David Niose, an attorney for querading as an equal protection mentions “Almighty God” in its back hard at Palestinians in- tackers. Police said thousands Holy Land. the American Humanist Asso- case.” preamble, could be considered volved in violence against of people attended his funeral Punitive demolition was a ciation who is representing the The Pledge is “an innocu- discriminatory, and pointed out Israelis and to resume the Wednesday in the northern tactic frequently used by Is- unnamed family in the New Jer- ous reference to the deity in a that the Pledge of Allegiance policy of home demolitions, a town of Jatt. raeli security forces before sey case, said the Massachusetts’ ceremonial setting” and not a doesn’t mention a specific god. punitive tactic that has caused Jerusalem is witnessing its defense chiefs decided to sus- court’s focus on the fact that the religious exercise, he told Bau- “This is a state-sponsored much controversy. worst sustained bout of vio- pend it in 2005 after conclud- pledge was voluntary was “sim- man. Since courts have ruled and state-conducted exercise On Wednesday, he called the lence since a Palestinian upris- ing it was not an effective de- ply wrong.” the Pledge does not establish a that happens every single day,” demolition “a significant and ing a decade ago. Al-Shaludi’s terrent. “Harm is occurring every day religion, he said, “then you’re Niose argued. “It’s done every important step,” and said there attack killed a 3-month-old Since then, it has been used the state is invalidating the plain- left with something going on single day, for every student in would be more. girl and a 22-year-old woman occasionally - three times in tiff’s religious class,” he said un- in school that offends their reli- all classrooms. It’s not like a bi- “We have nothing against as he rammed his car into the east Jerusalem in 2009, and der questioning by state Superior gious sensibilities.” ology lesson or a sex education the residents of east Jerusalem, crowd waiting for the train be- three times over the summer Court Judge David Bauman. Allowing the suit to go for- class or a controversial novel a but we will not tolerate attacks fore he was shot and killed by in response to the killing of an The Aberdeen Matawan ward would be akin to students class will have to read. It’s in- against our citizens,” Netan- police. Israeli policeman and the kill- school district doesn’t require taking days off for religious tended to instill patriotism and to yahu said, according to a state- Israeli Defense Minister ing of three Israeli teenagers. that students say the pledge, and holidays but suing because the define patriotism.” 8 • the mississippi link November 20 - 26, 2014 www.mississippilink.com JPS JROTC student receives Northwest IB Middle Legion of Valor award School principal named Catalyst for Change

The Mississippi Link Newswire impact that Principal Evans Northwest Jackson IB Mid- and the school staff have had dle School Principal Chinelo on their development as lead- Evans was honored as a “Cat- ers. alyst for Change” on Monday, “It is truly a blessing to be October 20, 2014, at the his- recognized for just serving in toric Smith Robertson Mu- the way I feel called to serve,” seum. said Evans. Honorees were selected be- The presentation to Evans cause they are women in lead- was made by members of ership who are innovative in Women for Progress of Mis- the area of change in order to sissippi, Inc. including former improve the community. mayoral candidate Regina During the program, North- Quinn, Angela Stewart, and west Jackson IB Project As- the organization’s president, Northwest Jackson IB Middle pire students spoke about the Willie Jones. School Principal Chinelo Evans

Lanier High JROTC Cadet/Colonel Myuna McNair (center) accepts the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Award. With her are Brigadier General (Ret.) Margarett Barnes (left) and JPS JROTC Director Colonel (Ret.) Paul Willis. The Mississippi Link Newswire Commander for the seven School Army JROTC Aca- Army JROTC Cadet/Colonel Army JROTC units within the demic Team and the captain Myuna McNair of Lanier High Jackson Public School District. of her unit’s Science Technol- School received the Legion of Academically, she is ranked ogy Engineering Mathematics Valor Bronze Cross Award on first out of 188 students in her (STEM) competition team. November 6, 2014, at Lanier senior class where she carries a During this past year, Mc- High School from the Legion 4.05 grade point average. Nair performed over 90 hours of Valor of the United States of This past summer, she at- of community service benefit- America, Inc. tended Jackson State Univer- ing such organizations as the This is the highest award a sity’s Interdisciplinary Center American Legion, the Sonny JROTC cadet can earn and is for Nanotoxicity. Last year, Montgomery Veteran’s Admin- presented annually to the top McNair became the first high istration Hospital, and local el- JROTC cadets across the nation school junior to earn the Cadet ementary schools. who excel in academics, leader- of the Year award for the Jack- McNair will graduate from ship and community service. son Public School District. Lanier High School in spring Cadet/Colonel McNair Cadet/Colonel McNair is 2015. She plans to study phar- serves as the Cadet Brigade captain of the Lanier High macy in college. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com November 20 - 26, 2014 THE mississippi link • 9 James Meredith offers message of empowerment to Hinds CC students The Mississippi Link Newswire “The problem with Mississip- ways do their job,” he said. Civil rights icon James Mer- pi is the total breakdown of the Earlier in the day, Meredith edith spoke to a crowd of about moral character in the black race met with a small group of Hinds 300 Hinds Community College - and the black church can solve students and employees, includ- students and faculty as well as that problem. ….If every black ing Colleen Hartfield, vice presi- area high school students, offer- church in Mississippi would take dent for Community Relations ing a message of empowerment responsibility for teaching ev- and Governmental Affairs. to the black community. ery child five years and younger “He said, ‘You can’t do any- The Nov. 7 program, “A Con- the Ten Commandments and the thing about the past, the future is versation with James Meredith,” Lord’s Prayer by age five, Mis- what matters.’ I think his remarks was sponsored by Hinds’ Mi- sissippi will show the world how and the direction he has given us nority Male Leadership Initia- to solve the problem of training is his way of telling us it’s our tive (M2M), based at Jackson up our children like the Bible reasonability, all of our responsi- Campus-Academic/Technical tells us,” he said. bility, to create the future that we Center on Sunset Drive. The ini- “Mississippi is THE center of want,” Hartfield said. tiative provides leadership train- the black/white universe. The As Mississippi’s largest com- ing, career counseling, tutoring, Mississippi black church is the munity college, Hinds Commu- mentoring and opportunities for most powerful force in the world nity College is a comprehensive travel to senior level universities today. The Mississippi black institution offering quality, af- for program participants. The church has the most power to fordable educational oppor- goal is to increase the graduation move Mississippi from the bot- tunities with more than 170 rate for minority male students. tom to the top,” he said. academic, career and technical Meredith, the author of 27 Meredith said it’s up to the programs. With six locations in books, is best known as the per- elders to follow the lead of the central Mississippi, Hinds en- son who integrated the Universi- Good Samaritan and not be rolled nearly 12,000 credit stu- ty of Mississippi in 1962. Mere- afraid to help the youth. “The dents in fall 2014. To learn more, dith credited his success over his only way to solve the problem of visit www.hindscc.edu or call lifetime to Christian upbringing. the youth is for the elders to al- 1.800.HindsCC. James Meredith speaking at the HCC Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center on Nov. 7 Hinds CC Utica hosts motivational School of Agriculture, Research, speaker for Educational Talent Extension and Applied Sciences Search Day 2014 announces new dean The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire Lyles graduated from Alcorn More than 350 middle and high Alcorn State University in 1980 with a bachelor’s de- school students attended the 2014 School of Agriculture, Re- gree in agriculture economics. Education Talent Search Day hosted search, Extension and Applied He completed his master’s de- by the Hinds Community College Sciences has added a seasoned gree in agriculture econom- Utica Campus Talent Search on Fri- veteran at the helm to lead the ics and extension education at day, Nov. 7. school to new levels of excel- Mississippi State University in The speaker of the day was Keith lence. 1984. He earned his doctorate L. Brown. He is one of the top Dr. Ivory W. Lyles began his in agriculture education at The sought-after motivational speakers appointment as interim dean Ohio State University in 1991. in education. “This event today is and director of land-grant pro- Dr. Lyles anticipates a solid extremely empowering and enlight- grams Monday, November 10. work environment with people ening for these young people and my Lyles brings extensive ad- who have the School’s success goal was to build prospects, to teach ministrative and leadership ex- as their top priority. them that it is not impossible but it perience from previous assign- “I look forward to serving is ‘I’m possible,’” Brown said. “I am Keith Brown and the Student Support Services team ments in higher education. As a Lyles the School of Agriculture, Re- so happy that I had an opportunity to successful resource developer search, Extension and Applied visit and empower so many young and supervisor of finances at agent in Philadelphia, Miss. Sciences and my alma mater,” people. I hope they understand that the University of Arkansas, he He has worked for The Ohio said Dr. Lyles. “My key pri- graduation is the key.” raised more than $25 million in State University as a professor orities are to develop a team The interactive program had both eight and a half years. He man- teaching agricultural and ex- atmosphere, bring in active students and teachers chanting em- aged operating budgets in ex- tension education, University alumni groups and our constit- powering messages of self-affirma- cess of $75 million and utilized of Tennessee as district direc- uents to engage in recruitment tion, included team-building exer- his skills to help organizations tor of extension, Tennessee and retention efforts. We need cises, dancing and workshops. face financial challenges head State University as extension to assess our issues, concerns “Today was extremely fun and on. administrator, and retired from and opportunities, and identify educational for the students” said Lyles started his career with the University of Arkansas as resources for development to Cynthia Jones, education talent Mississippi State University associate vice president for ag- move us forward to new levels search counselor and co-chair of the Extension Service as a county riculture/director of extension. of excellence.” program. Brown also spoke with the Utica Campus students during an ice ad v ert o r i a l cream social sponsored by Student Keith Brown interacting with students as they dance on the J.D. Boyd Gym floor. Support Services. The program was sponsored by African Americans We Must Do Better the U.S. Department of Education TRiO Title IV Project that serves students from disadvantaged back- African Americans, Black History Month is February. It grounds who have the potential to go hasn’t changed, so please my black brothers and sisters, to college and beyond. Participating schools included let us not waste another 28 days sitting on the dock of the Bolton-Edwards Middle School, Crystal Springs Middle and High bay watching the clouds roll away. It just doesn’t make School, Hazlehurst Middle and High School, Utica Middle School sense that approximately 42 million African Americans and former Hinds Agricultural High School students. will not come together and let this month work for them. For more information about TRiO, contact Pamela Williams at 601.885.7165 or Cynthia Jones at Keith Brown in the middle of a group student as they take part in a team As a black man I am sincerely pleading, begging, urging, 601.885.7068. building exercise. importuning, you to join me in yelling loudly that if we work for Black History Month, Black History Month will work for us. For further enlightenment, please go to www.themississippilink.com/2014/11/11/african- americans-we-must-do-better/.

I pray that the presidents of the historical black colleges, faculties, and student bodies will take the lead in this consolidated effort.

Pastor Jimmy Terry Sr., 931-648-1172, [email protected], Galatians 2:20 A photo of the participating seven middle and high schools. HEALTH

10 • the mississippi link November 20 - 26, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Health system reveals hospital gown to cover rears By David Runk gown - with color-coded trim - complaint - while still allowing by other hospitals. Associated Press is made from a cotton-poplin the health care team full access The gown’s Model G name DETROIT - A Detroit-based blend for improved comfort. to the patient,” Michael Forbes, is a tribute to auto industry pio- health system has unveiled a The gown was developed by a product designer at the Inno- neer Henry Ford and his Model new hospital gown that aims to the Henry Ford Innovation In- vation Institute, said in a state- T. The initial idea came from put the wraps on a big source of stitute at Henry Ford Hospital ment. students at Detroit’s College for patients’ grumbles - a lack of in Detroit. A version was intro- On Wednesday, those in- Creative Studies, who collabo- The “Model G” gown is shown in different colors at the the Henry Ford rear coverage. duced in 2013 on a few inpa- volved in the gown design an- rated with the institute on the Innovation Institute in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. Resembling a Resembling a wrap-around tient floors, and the institute has nounced plans for Michigan- concept. Even as it was tested, wrap-around robe, the “Model G” gown closes the once-drafty back, using robe, the “Model G” gown since updated the design based based Carhartt to make 35,000 the change was noticeable at the adjustable snaps on the front and along the shoulders. AP Photo/Paul closes the once-drafty back, us- on feedback from patients and for use at Henry Ford Health hospital. Sancya ing adjustable snaps on the front staff. System’s six hospitals and 29 “I was here for many days and and along the shoulders. As well “Our No. 1 goal with this medical centers in the state. many nights and that new hos- making me feel more comfort- at home,” said Dale Milford, a as catering to patients who ap- design was fixing the backside They’re also ready to license it pital gown was maybe a little able, like I was wearing some- patient from Farmington Hills preciate a more modest look, the of the gown - patients’ biggest to other manufacturers for use thing, but it had a big effect on thing that I might even wear who tested the gown. Study will test survivors’ Health Department employee blood to treat ebola receives national recognition The Mississippi Link Newswire By Marilynn Marchione AP Chief Medical Writer Longtime Mississippi State A coalition of companies Department of Health em- and aid groups announced ployee Ann Jackson has been plans Tuesday to test ex- awarded the Carol Pozsik TB perimental drugs and collect Nurse Award by The National blood plasma from Ebola sur- Tuberculosis Controllers’ As- vivors to treat new victims of sociation (NTCA) and the TB the disease in West Africa. Educator of the Year award by Plasma from survivors con- the Centers for Disease Control tains antibodies, substances and Prevention (CDC). the immune system makes to These national awards rec- fight the virus. Several Ebola ognize Jackson’s accomplish- Jackson This Nov. 7, 2014, photo shows the inside a mobile donation unit at the ments and efforts to eliminate patients have received survi- Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh, N.C. The unit was headed vor plasma and recovered, but tuberculosis in Mississippi. The past 15 years to tuberculosis to Liberia for use in a study of blood plasma treatment for Ebola patients. Carol Pozsik TB Nurse Award prevention and education. In doctors say there is no way to (AP Photo/Trevor Jenkins) know whether it really helps is the highest award that can be the last four years Jackson received from the NTCA and completed an average of 78 without a study like the one rix Inc., developed it to treat to donate plasma and recruit honors nurses who have dem- day-long classroom training they are about to start within other types of viruses and lab others for the study. onstrated extraordinary skills sessions, certifying over 2,500 a month. tests suggest it might fight “Survivors will be willing if in educating and increasing individuals per year, mostly The Bill & Melinda Gates Ebola. they understand the goal,” she awareness of tuberculosis at the nurses, and training them to Foundation is giving $5.7 mil- “We said to them, `well, if said. local, state and national levels. identify, treat and properly lion to scale up production of money was no constraint, how She and Brantly met with “This is a wonderful vote of care for those living with tu- Shaw, Mississippi Baptist the treatments for the project much could you make?’ and Gates to discuss the project confidence in the teaching I’ve berculosis. Course participants Health Systems Education Co- in Guinea and other Ebola- they gave us a number,” Gates earlier this month at an Amer- been doing over the years,” said consistently praise Jackson’s ordinator. affected countries in Africa. said. “So we said, `OK, we’ll ican Society of Tropical Med- Jackson. She said she has no teaching practices. For more information on More than a dozen compa- take the risk that maybe no- icine & Hygiene conference intention of changing the way “Her dedication and commit- tuberculosis and the certifi- nies, universities and oth- body will ever buy this from in New Orleans. she teaches, but only wants to ment to her role as a TB educa- cation courses offered, visit ers are contributing supplies, you. So we’ll help you scale Dr. Luciana Borio, who is improve the effectiveness of it. tor through the years warrants HealthyMS.com/tb. staff and cash, and are work- up the manufacturing.’” leading the Food and Drug Jackson has dedicated the this great honor,” said Diane ing with the countries and the Making plasma available is Administration’s Ebola re- World Health Organization on a complex task. Plasma is the sponse, spoke at the confer- specific procedures and loca- clear part of blood, and the ence about plasma. Even tions. part that contains antibodies. though it seemed to help in Besides helping Ebola pa- In Africa, donors’ blood will some cases, “The bottom line tients now, plasma “could be Early statin use may give be filtered through a machine is that we don’t really know if a tool for a future epidemic to remove small amounts of it helps and to what degree it as well” from different vi- plasma and return the rest of might help,” she said. ruses, Microsoft co-founder the blood to the donor - a pro- “We would love to not be in long-term heart benefits Bill Gates said in an interview cess that allows someone to the same situation in the fu- By Marilynn Marchione with The Associated Press. donate as often as every two ture,” and a study is the only AP Chief Medical Writer “You might not have drugs weeks. way to know for sure, she and vaccines for some new One of the first patients suc- said. CHICAGO - Taking a choles- thing” and it would be good cessfully treated for Ebola in Clinical Research Manage- terol-lowering drug for five years to have capabilities in place to the U.S. - aid worker Dr. Kent ment Inc., a Northeast Ohio in middle age can lower heart and collect and give plasma to fill Brantly - received plasma company that contracts with death risks for decades afterward, the gap until those other tools from a 14-year-old boy he sponsors to run clinical trials, and the benefits seem to grow over can be developed, he said. treated in Africa, where he will lead the plasma study in time, a landmark study finds. Doc- There are no drugs or vac- was infected. Brantly has do- Africa. Plasma will be collect- tors say it’s the first evidence that cines approved now for Eb- nated plasma several times to ed through three bloodmobiles early use of a statin can have a leg- ola, which has killed about Ebola patients in the U.S. donated by another Microsoft acy effect, perhaps changing some- 5,000 people this year in West A plasma recipient must co-founder, Paul G. Allen, one’s odds of disease for good. Africa, most of them in Guin- have a compatible blood type and the Greenbaum Founda- “It might be a lifetime effect,” ea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. as the donor. Survivors who tion. The bloodmobiles have said one study leader, Dr. Chris Doctors Without Borders last give plasma also must be test- been flown to Africa. Packard of the University of FILE - This June 14, 2011, file photo, shows the drug Lipitor at Medco week also said it would host ed to make sure they are cured The U.S. Army Medical Glasgow in Scotland. Health Solutions Inc., in Willingboro, N.J. A new study shows very long- studies of experimental treat- of Ebola and don’t have other Research Institute of Infec- Not only did original benefits of term benefits from even short-term use of cholesterol-lowering statin ments and plasma at three of diseases such as hepatitis, tious Diseases (USAMRIID) statins continue into late life, but re- drugs, such as Lipitor. AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File its West Africa treatment cen- syphilis or HIV. The Africa will provide Ebola testing for searchers were surprised to see new there were 35 percent fewer heart- “The big surprise” was a 31 ters. study will take an added step - the study. Several universities ones become evident over time, he related deaths and also fewer heart percent lower risk of heart failure The drugs to be tested by use of an experimental system will help, as will the Blood said. attacks in the statin group. in the group initially assigned to both groups include brincido- by Cerus Corp. for inactivat- Centers of America and the The results are from the West Once the study ended, the men take the statin, Packard said. Heart fovir, an antiviral medicine ing viruses in blood. Safe Blood for Africa Foun- of Scotland Coronary Prevention went back to their regular doctors, failure occurs when a heart dam- that has been tried in a few Dr. Ada Igonoh, a doctor in dation. About a dozen com- Trial, the first study ever to show and about one-third of both groups aged from a heart attack or other Ebola cases so far. Its maker, Nigeria who got Ebola from a panies donated equipment and that statins could prevent heart kept or started taking a statin. This cause gradually weakens over North Carolina-based Chime- patient and recovered, expects supplies. problems in people who had not yet developed clogged arteries but means any differences seen years time and can’t pump blood effec- had high LDL, the bad type of cho- later probably is due to whether tively. lesterol. they took statins during the five- Doctors have long suspected The watershed trial led to these year study, Packard explained. that the way statins work gives drugs - sold as Lipitor, Crestor, Scotland has national health benefits beyond lowering choles- Zocor and now in generic form - care and good electronic medical terol, and the heart failure result becoming a mainstay of treatment records, so researchers were able supports that theory, Packard said. and one of the most prescribed to document what happened to “This is another stone in the medicines around the world. more than 90 percent of the men. foundation supporting the value The long-term results were Twenty year after the study of preventive cardiology,” said discussed at an American Heart began, the risk of heart-related Dr. Sidney C. Smith Jr., a former Association conference that ends deaths was 27 percent lower Heart Association president from Wednesday in Chicago. among the men who took Prava- the University of North Caro- The study, which started in 1989, chol for those first five years rath- lina at Chapel Hill. Other factors involved about 6,600 Scottish men, er than dummy pills. might have played some role in ages 45 to 64, with high LDL - The chance of dying from any how these men fared, but “nev- around 190, on average. Half were cause was 13 percent lower in the ertheless, a moderate-dose statin given the statin Pravachol and the statin group at the 20-year mark, a taken for primary prevention rest, dummy pills. Five years later, benefit not seen earlier on. shows long-term benefit.” OPINION

www.mississippilink.com November 20 - 26, 2014 THE mississippi link • 11 T o B e E q ual Democrats did not Ask Alma Alma Gill Loretta Lynch is the invest wisely in NNPA Advise Columnist Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 black candidates years, including? various roles at USA Today, Newsday right choice for U.S. and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysas- By Lauren Victoria Burke Democrats might catch a clue [email protected]. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask NNPA Columnist that 2014 may have been a good Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma. Attorney General A total of time to fund a black congressio- $172 million. nal candidate in Georgia. By Marc H. Morial members, and corrupt public NNPA Columnist That was the You know, Georgia, right? It officials from both parties. Dating frat brother’s record amount is a state that’s 30 percent black, “Mr. Presi- She has also won a number the Democratic the third most blacks in the U.S. dent…, I pledge of Wall Street financial fraud Congressional That Georgia. Georgia’s 1st dis- ex-girlfriend to show to you cases. In 1999, she famously Campaign Com- trict was open for the first time and the Ameri- prosecuted one of the most Dear Alma, danced through the niceties, mittee (DCCC) raised in 2013 in 22 years. can people that egregious cases of police bru- My frat brother is getting brace yourself, here comes the and 2014. But that money was 3. (Minn.-3) Sharon Sund vs. if I have the tality in New York City his- married. We graduated over twirl - No, I don’t think you poorly spent, which helped ac- Erik Paulsen (R ): This is the honor of being tory, the beating and sexual 15 years ago and so much has two should show up to show count for such a decisive mid- case of a “lean Dem” seat that confirmed by the Senate, I will assault of Haitian immigrant, happened since then. We’re all out. term defeat. Democrats haven’t bothered to wake up every morning with Abner Louima. successful and living the lives You know as well as I do, Look at the record. On Oc- compete in. This seat went 51 the protection of the American In nominating Lynch, Presi- we dreamed of. This is his there’s a place and time for ev- tober 26, the DCCC spent percent to 47 percent for Obama people my first thought. dent Obama said, “It is pretty second marriage and we’re all erything. This ain’t the place. I $242,421 on a media buy to as- in 2008 and 49 percent to 48 “And I will work every day hard to be more qualified for very happy for him. know ya’ll excited about being sist conservative Democrat John percent for Obama in 2012. to safeguard our citizens, our this job than Loretta. Through- Many of us stay in touch each other’s new boo, but this Barrow get re-elected. It didn’t You understand there is al- liberties, our rights, and this out her 30-year career, she has and recently out of that con- moment belongs to them, him work - Barrow lost. ways some reason not to try to great nation which has given distinguished herself as tough, stant connection, his ex-col- and his new bride. The two of It wasn’t until four days be- win a seat with an incumbent R so much to me and my family.” as fair, an independent lawyer lege girlfriend and I have be- you would be the rumor at the fore the election that the DCCC sitting there - unless there isn’t. ~ Loretta Lynch, November who has twice headed the most come more than just friends. reception and ain’t nobody got dropped money for Rep. Steve Sund is a progressive candi- 8, 2014 upon nomination by prominent offices in the coun- We haven’t told anyone yet. time for that, LOL. Horsford (D-N.V.), who was tar- date in a progressive leaning President Obama to be Ameri- try. I’ve never been married and Hold out a little while lon- geted by Karl Rove’s Crossroads district. But watch carefully: ca’s next Attorney General She has spent years in the she’s soon to be divorced. ger and attend separately. If GPS. Horsford narrowly lost. DCCC went after incumbent I had the honor of visiting trenches as a prosecutor, ag- We thought maybe we could your relationship continues The episode provides a clas- Republican Lee Terry in what is the White House for President gressively fighting terrorism, go to his wedding together and to proceed on a positive note, sic lesson in campaign spend- a red seat. Perhaps the gamble Barack Obama’s announce- financial fraud, cyber-crime, that way everyone would find you two will be able to post ing and timing. That’s right, in will pay off but why not go hard ment of his choice to succeed all while vigorously defending out at the same time. Since we some pictures on Facebook, a year featuring a record number after seats that lean blue? Eric Holder, who recently de- civil rights.” can’t ask any of our friends, after the wedding, like every- of African Americans running 4. (Fla.-16) Henry Lawrence clared his decision to retire, as A native of Greensboro, I thought it would be a good one else, LOL. Pause for the for Congress and statewide, not vs. Vern Buchanan (R ): Ar- Attorney General of the Unit- N.C., the daughter of a Baptist idea to ask what do you think? cause, and prayerfully what a dime was spent on a black kansas-2 went 54 percent to 42 ed States. minister and the granddaugh- DeAngelo M goes around will come around. candidate for Congress until the percent for Romney in 2012. It had been rumored for ter of a pastor/sharecropper, The fact that you two elect 11th hour. Florida-16 went 54 percent to 44 days that Loretta Lynch, who Lynch’s dedication to pro- Hi D, to exercise some patience, If you dare look at FEC.GOV percent for Romney in 2012. currently heads the U.S. At- tecting civil rights and ensur- I appreciate you taking the hopefully, will produce a glee- at the way millions were spent Which seat are the Demo- torney’s Office for the Eastern ing equal justice is part of her time to email me. Blessings ful groomsman and ex-boy- on some of the races, do it sit- crats spending millions on? That District of New York, had ris- DNA. to your frat brother on his up- friend, who’ll be happy for ting down - preferably with a would be the Arkansas seat and en to the top of the president’s Her background and experi- coming nuptials and I hope you both. stiff drink in your hand. not the Florida one. list. ences also inform her commit- you guys have a blast cel- Alma Here are five worthy candi- Henry Lawrence is a former While the timing of the an- ment to common sense crimi- ebrating. Now that I’ve salsa dates who didn’t get a dime, but NFL player who played for the nouncement, just four days nal justice reforms designed should have: Oakland Raiders in the 1970s. after the power-shifting mid- to make our system smarter 1. (La.-5) Jamie Mayo: re- Lawrence played in Super Bowl term elections, may have sur- and fairer. She remembers as member the time Rep. Vance XI, Super Bowl XV and Super prised many, it also confirmed a child riding on her father’s McAllister (R-La.) was caught Bowl XVIII, giving him three the president’s commitment shoulders to student anti-seg- Not Singing Her Praises kissing a staffer on video and Super Bowl rings. to seamlessly uphold the civil regation boycott meetings at it exploded into a big scandal? Come on, Democrats. You Dear Alma, inside voice and you’ve been rights protections and crimi- his church. Well, McAllister pulled a David couldn’t market that? Recently, a woman joined nominated the one to teach her. nal justice reforms that have She also recalls her share- Vitter and forgot to resign and is Soon-to-be former Republi- our church and has joined the I know it’s a tough assignment, been so fiercely advocated by cropper grandfather lament- still in Congress. can Congressman Jon Runyun choir. She relocated from out but you can do it. There’s no Holder. ing, “In rural North Carolina McAllister should have been has no rings and he was in Con- of town, so none of us have a easy way to slide into this Lynch, who would be the in the 1930s, if you were poor an easy mark for Democrats. gress for four years. Lawrence’s longtime relationship with her. home run, so why don’t you nation’s first African American and black and got in trouble With a district that is 34 percent opponent was do-nothing fat cat We, as in our choir, love her just take it head first. woman Attorney General, has with the law, you had very African American and a Senate Vern Buchanan. dearly but she is too loud. Don’t make it a long conver- served more than 15 years as little recourse.” race in Louisiana, who knows While Democrats knocked When she talks, you can sation; say it and let it go. The a prosecutor in the office that As a lawyer and U.S. attor- what would have happened if themselves out to elect Gwen hear her all the way down the next time she’s shouting, whis- covers eight million people in ney, Lynch’s career has been the Dems had invested in the Graham in Florida’s 2nd district, street. She’s so loud, it’s em- per in her ear, “inside voice,” Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Is- undergirded by an unshake- race. there wasn’t a dime for NFL star barrassing. You know when smile and keep it moving. land and Long Island, N.Y. able belief that, as she states, Mayo is set to win the “jungle Henry Lawrence. she arrives for choir practice Yes, it will take more than a The Senate unanimously “Justice is only served when primary” in December and then 5. (SC-7) Gloria Tinubu vs because you can hear her all few reminders, but your con- confirmed her to lead the U.S. people feel protected by their everyone assumes he’ll lose. Tom Rice (R ): One of the mys- the way out in the parking lot. cern is honest and sincere. As Attorney’s office on two sepa- government rather than tar- But once again, the DCCC rolled teries of the Democratic Party’s She seems to really like me long as you don’t put her on rate occasions - once under geted.” the dice on other candidates who strategy is why did they give up and we talk often. Of course the spot in front of everybody, President Clinton and more re- Those are the values we were running in red seats. Why on seats with large black popu- now I’ve been “elected” to tell I think this approach can be cently under President Obama. look for most in the People’s not invest in the mayor of Mon- lations in an era of mega-voter her. I just don’t know what to heartfelt, nice and easy. She has an outstanding re- Lawyer. We urge the Senate to roe, La.? registration and GOTV efforts. say. I don’t want to hurt her The outcome, fingers cord of successful prosecu- confirm Loretta Lynch as the 2. (Ga.-1) Brian Reese vs. South Carolina’s 7th district feeling. What do you suggest? crossed, will be one she even- tions, including the terrorists next United States Attorney Buddy Carter (R ): The unwrit- is 30 percent black. Nick Rahall Sherree from Alabama tually learns to accept and ap- who plotted to bomb the Fed- General without delay. ten rule for Democrats appears sits in a seat that went 65 percent Hi Sherree, preciate. eral Reserve Bank and the New Marc H. Morial, former to be: all money spent on anyone to 32 percent for Romney and Looks like your new friend York subway system, some of mayor of New Orleans, is running for Congress in Georgia next thing you know millions hasn’t learned how to use her - Alma New York’s most violent and president and CEO of the Na- must go to John Barrow. are spent to save him. notorious mobsters and gang tional Urban League. Even though Barrow was It’s just interesting that Tinubu helped by Democrats to the tune is on her own against a relatively Lauren Victoria Burke is WHUR FM, 900 AM WURD. of $2.3 million, he lost. new Republican with not much freelance writer and creator of She worked previously at USA In a year where there is a gov- to say for himself in a 30 percent the blog Crewof42.com, which Today and ABC News. She can The legacy of ernor’s race, a Senate race, five Black seat and that doesn’t spur covers African American mem- be reached through her website, black women on the ballot and a challenge. bers of Congress. She appears laurenvictoriaburke.com, or big fat spending by DSCC on And Democrats are mystified regularly on “NewsOneNow Twitter @Crewof42 or by e-mail Marcus Garvey black turnout, one would think by how they lost? with Roland Martin” and on at [email protected].

By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. scale. 1914 to instill racial pride and issues concerning economic de- U.S. ing medical scientist who now NNPA Columnist Our long struggle for free- economic self-sufficiency for velopment and self-sufficiency In fact, all of us should con- resides in New York. We dis- This year dom, justice and equality has black people in America and as a result of Pan African con- tact members of Congress, espe- cussed the public and legislative marks the 100 had many different twists and throughout the Pan African sciousness. cially member of the Congres- campaign to render justice to the anniversary of turns. world. Garvey supported com- The strategic international sional Black Caucus (CBC), and name and legacy of his father. the founding of Historically, we have always plete independence of Africa emergence of the African Union let them know of our support of We do not have to repeat the the United Ne- found ways not to permit the and the unity of African people in Africa that recognizes the in- the Rangel bill. past. But we should certainly gro Improve- forces of oppression to break internationally. clusion of black American lead- Beyond that, our young peo- learn from our past so that we ment Association our spirit or determination to Though he seldom receives ers is an important advance. ple should be encouraged to can change the future to help (UNIA) by the Honorable Mar- achieve liberation. During the credit for it, Marcus Garvey or- In addition, Congressman study the organizational meth- transform our world into a bet- cus Mosiah Garvey. I believe last century, black Americans ganized the largest mass move- Charles H. Rangel (D-N.Y.) ods of Garveyism. There are so ter place for all. it is important for all people, have witnessed and supported ment of black people in the plans to reintroduce a bill to of- many young leaders in our com- Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is especially for 45 million black the establishment of numerous world. One hundred years later, ficially restore the good name munities who could be inspired president and CEO of the Na- Americans, to remember the local, national and international no one else has been able to of Marcus Garvey in the United by tenacious views of Garvey. tional Newspaper Publishers leadership and legacy of Marcus organizations. match that feat. States. I was fortunate recently to Association (NNPA) and can be Garvey. The National Association for This is the perfect time to We should support Rangel’s spend some time with the son of reached for national advertise- At this time across America, the Advancement of Colored remind everyone Marcus Gar- legislative initiative to clear Marcus Garvey, Dr. Julius Gar- ment sales and partnership pro- in the Caribbean, and in Africa, People (NAACP) was founded vey’s accomplishments, primar- Marcus Garvey of the framed- vey, recently at the 9th annual posals at [email protected]. black people are facing both the in 1909. The National Urban ily because there is a significant up charges that led President Caribbean Business Conference For lectures and other profes- prolonged realities of multiple League (NUL) was established opportunity once again for black Calvin Coolidge in 1927 to or- in Nassau, Bahamas. sional consultations, visit http:// inequalities and new opportuni- a year later. people in America, the Caribbe- der Garvey to be deported and The younger Garvey is an ac- drbenjaminfchavisjr.wix.com/ ties to strive forward on a global Garvey started the UNIA in an and in Africa to unite around permanently banned from the complished surgeon and lead- drbfc.

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By Daphne Higgins even financially. With our -per Religion Editor sonal accomplishments comes “Feed My Sheep”: Pastors and As we ap- responsibility. We did not reach proach the cel- our areas of accomplishment ebration of alone. We had people praying T h a n k s g i v i n g for and with us, but most impor- the call to servant leadership Day, I would like tantly, God is always present. to share with you There are some areas where we By Rev. CJ Rhodes, M. Div. things that pastors are called to a passage that a may fall short, but that’s okay Special to The Mississippi Link do every day. As such, we pos- local minister once shared with because our growth is a daily I have a big sess a certain kind of leadership me: Psalms 26:7, which reads: task and a responsibility that we heart for pastors. that I want to briefly address. “That I may publish the voice of should never take lightly. And it’s not just The pastor, the chief servant thanksgiving, and tell of all thy Our attempts to achieve our because I am of the church, is called to feed wondrous works.” responsibilities and goals are one. I believe and lead the flock of God. There As the country observes the our testimonies. Our testimo- that pastors are is nothing really more rewarding annual fall holiday of bountiful nies should be shared with oth- often some of than this. Pastors feed the flock harvests, I knew that his mes- ers in a voice of thanksgiving, the most unappreciated and un- with knowledge and understand- sage was one that transcends the whether it is a successful at- dervalued persons in our society. ing through prayer and preach- November 27, celebration better tempt or not. If we truly believe Contrary to popular conjecture, ing primarily, and also through known as Thanksgiving Day. in the Lord, then we know that most pastors don’t live in lavish care and counseling. We love This verse is a powerful one. what was meant to happen will homes, drive multiple foreign the sheep and feed them with Pictured left to right: Rev. CJ Rhodes, Rev. Neichelle Guidry Jones, as- It is a message of reflection and happen in God’s time. made sports cars, and rake in what they need to eat, and not sociate pastor to young adults at Trinity United Church of Christ, Chi- a message of gratitude. It is a Sometimes, we all forget that millions a year in book sales. always what they want to eat. cago, Ill; and Rev. Akeem Walker, senior pastor at First Baptist Church message that reminds us that we Thanksgiving means so much The majority of pastors are bi- This all requires a great sensitiv- of Powellsville, N.C. have so much to be thankful for more than coming together to vocational, overworked, under- ity to God’s Spirit and an empa- and that we should tell others of enjoy a delicious meal, having compensated, and many live thy for the human condition. It your spiritual leaders, and do his or her stewardship. Because all of the wonderful works of our a day off from work or even simple lives as members of the also requires a thick skin, as we what they say. Their work is to of this, everything from admin- Lord. It tells us that we should watching a full day of the foot- moderately middle class or are are not always sent with pleasant watch over your souls, and they istrative to liturgical concerns always be prepared to tell others ball that dominate our televi- even living in poverty. And yet, words. What is most amazing are accountable to God. Give are thought through with God’s of all of His wondrous works. sion sets. we are rich beyond measure for about this exchange is that as the them reason to do this with joy will and the church’s best and The words in this verse are also On this Thanksgiving Day, I we are called to be stewards of undershepherd, we too are sheep and not with sorrow. That would eternal interests in mind. strong, nurturing, and holy. pray that we all give thanks to the mysteries of God and to care in need of the Good Shepherd. certainly not be for your ben- The pastor loves the sheep, is After a moment of reflection, God for all that He has done for souls. Thus, pastors submit to the will efit.” Only those persons who accountable to God for how the I thought of how marvelous my in whatever manner it was ac- Nothing is as precious and and way of Jesus and lead the are truly servants of the Word sheep are treated, and is willing life is because of God’s good- complished. It may have been sacred as the work committed flock as we are led by the Lord. deserve double honor. to fend off wolves in sheep’s ness. I thought of my wonderful a very quick occurrence or one to pastors. We experience and Secondly, the pastor also One very explicit way that clothing, whether they are called husband, beautiful children, my that took a while to develop, but engage in the lives of people leads the church, “watching pastors are called to lead is member or foe. This is our sa- parents, my siblings, my imme- regardless, it should be shared from their births to their deaths, over them - not because you found in Ephesians 4:7-16. We cred trust. diate and extended families, and and God given the glory. encouraging them to live lives must, but because you are will- are both gifted by God and a Rev. CJ Rhodes, a graduate of the joys that I have experienced Now I’d like to remind you of of godly purpose and eternal ing, as God wants you to be; gift from God to the flock for the University of MS and Duke by being loved by all of them. the verse that I often share with weight. not pursuing dishonest gain, but their edification and maturation. University, serves as the direc- I also reflected on the sad our readers - Isaiah 52:7 (NIV), Proclaiming the Gospel, evan- eager to serve.” (1 Pet 5:2) The Guided by this, the pastor em- tor of Student Religious Life at times that have taken place in which reads: “How beautiful gelizing the lost; presiding over pastor does not lead coercively, powers others to lead according Alcorn State University. Rev. my life and how, at the time of on the mountains are the feet the Lord’s Table, visiting those but persuasively, leading from to who God graced each member Rhodes is married to Allison the occurrences, I did not un- of those who bring good news, in prison, advocating for righ- love and not from sinful desire. to be and become. Everything Thomas-Rhodes and they are derstand why certain things who proclaim peace, who bring teous legislation, praying for a When a pastor leads in this way, that the pastor does is commit- the parents of twin boys: Car- were happening, but because good tidings, who proclaim sal- wayward child, burying a still- he is worthy of honor and trust. ted ultimately to the growth and roll Edward III and Cornelius they have happened, I have vation, who say to Zion, Your born baby: these are just a few Hebrews 13:17 says, “Obey care of those souls entrusted to Josiah. grown stronger in the Lord. God reigns!” I thought about friends, old Regardless of the delivery, and new, and one-time enemies, the message should be one that N e w s fr o m t h e W o r d yes, enemies, whom I have for- lets others know God reigns given for whatever I thought over all and all that He does is their injustice to me was. good. This passage emphasizes the The Mississippi Link, a mes- Proverbs, the Ultimate Life Coach - Part X experiences during our spiritual senger for news in and around growth because of the “thanks” the state of Mississippi, would By Rev. Leon Collier that we give God for all that we like to serve as your personal 3) Bread and Butter vs life and the Lord promised that he started out walking at a fast Special to The Mississippi Link go through. Our journey leads messenger to share your news Vain Pursuits as shown to us if you work, your basic needs pace. By midday he was very us to salvation as we continue and the news of your place of As we delve in Proverbs 12:11, “He who will be met. On the other hand, tired, but he kept going, cov- to travel the path of self-im- worship and visit. deeper into tills his land will have plenty we all know people who have ering more and more ground. provement and righteous. Contact Daphne M. Higgins Proverbs, the of bread, but he who follows come up with get rich quick Well into the afternoon he re- I am sure that many of us have at religion@mississippilink. Ultimate Life worthless pursuits (or vain fel- schemes that ended up at a alized that his greed had taken experienced growth in so many com. Fax 601-896-0091 or mail Coach, let’s lows) has no sense.” dead end (vain pursuit). When him far from the starting point. different areas and stages in our your information to The Mis- take a look at First of all, notice Proverbs the Lord blesses you to have He quickened his pace and as lives: spiritually, physically, sissippi Link, 2659 Livingston the philosopher 12:11 reads: “…he who fol- gainful employment, you bet- the sun began to sink low in emotionally, educationally and Road, Jackson, MS 39213. Socrates who said, “He who lows worthless vain fellows ter take advantage of it. Use the sky, he began to run; know- does not work with hands, is has no sense.” The Hebrew what God has placed in front ing that if he did not make it like a thief.” He is a thief be- word for vain here means of you at the time. Never flip- back by sundown the opportu- feet long and three feet wide. of Madison, he and wife, Minister cause he takes but he does not empty or worthless. You need flop off to go do something big nity to become an even bigger What’s sad about this story is Yolanda; are the proud parents put in. Others sow in the fields to be very careful about the with no apparent guarantees landholder would be lost. As that this farmer was successful, of three daughters. He received and all he does is go reap from company you keep because based on your big ideas if the the sun began to sink below but he was greedy and wanted degrees from Criswell College in what others have sown. God some people are not benefi- Lord does not lead you to do the horizon he came within more. Here we have a person Dallas; Southern Methodist Uni- created us to be productive cial in helping you reach your it, because you will end up em- sight of the finish line. Gasp- who is willing to work hard but versity - Perkins School of The- and if we choose otherwise He destiny. Anyone that is in your barrassed and in need. ing for breath, his heart pound- for the wrong reason. Thus, lazi- ology; and a Masters of Divinity takes offence to that (See Mat- life and it’s not God’s will is I know a person who is ex- ing, he called upon every bit ness is not good, but over work- from Memphis Theological Semi- thew 25:24-28). a hindrance to your reaching tremely brilliant, but very lazy. of strength left in his body and ing yourself trying to become nary. A pastor for 23 years, Col- Proverbs 10:22 gives us a your destiny no matter how He could have been successful staggered across the line just super rich because of greed is lier serves as a volunteer chap- warning. First of all notice nice they may be. If you are in numerous professions due before the sun disappeared. He not good either. Both laziness lain for various law enforcement it says, “The blessing of the a Christian and you desire to to his extreme cognitive prow- immediately collapsed, blood and greed end in some form of agencies in the metro area and LORD makes rich, and he adds grow in Christ but you con- ess but he refused to work. I streaming from his mouth. In destruction. for the Mississippi Governor’s no sorrow with it.” The bless- stantly hang around people recall him saying some years a few minutes he was dead. Rev. Leon Collier is the pastor Mansion. He may be reached at ing God gives adds no sorrow, who care nothing for God that ago, “Think rich and you’ll be- Afterwards, his servants dug a of Makarios Worship Center, 464 601.260.3016, 601.855.7898 or but the blessing you work to is not going to help you reach come rich.” But if you don’t do grave. It was not much over six Church Rd., Madison. Residents e-mail [email protected]. get with your own hands out- your destiny. anything to become rich then side of God’s will brings vari- Bad company can be bad for chances are it’s not going to ous forms of sorrow. your future: Proverbs 28:19, happen. Proverbs 14:23 says, If you work hard as a drug “…he who goes after good-for- “In all hard work there is prof- kingpin, God may allow you nothing persons will be poor it, but the talk of the lips leads to get rich, but since you got enough.” Everybody can’t tag only to poverty.” One writer rich the wrong way, sorrow along with you on the journey said, “…he who talks much la- or some form of trouble will God has set for you. They are bors little and a man of words be added to your life. It must not ready for it and don’t have is seldom a man of action.” be a bad feeling to work hard the vision you possess. I have That’s why Proverbs 12:11 to become rich and when you learned that before God can ends by saying, “…but he who become rich you can’t really move us to higher heights, He follows worthless pursuits has enjoy your riches because you has to get rid of some people no sense.” If you chase dreams got rich the wrong way. Be- who have been forms of dead and do not have a job then cause our hands are anointed weight in our lives. Remember you’ll end up lacking. to prosper we can succeed this: God didn’t let Joshua lead Leo Tolstoy once wrote a in worldly affairs outside of the Israelites into The Prom- story about a successful peas- God’s will, but there is always ised Land until after Moses ant farmer who was not satis- a price to pay. died and was out of the picture. fied with his lot. He wanted If you will recall, last week, Some things must die as they more of everything. One day we discussed two points that relate to your life before you he received a novel offer. For Tyson Foods, Inc. of Vicksburg hosted Clergy Appreciation Day October 28, 2014. This year, mayors from the Ultimate Life Coach teach- advance in life. 1,000 rubles, he could buy all surrounding cities of Mississippi including Vicksburg, Crystal Springs, Port Gibson, Utica, Edwards, Madi- es us in order to have good Now let’s go back to the first the land he could walk around son, and Tallulah, LA; joined in the celebration. Inspirational music was provided by recording artist Kath- work ethic: 1) Don’t be lazy; part of Proverbs 12:11 which in a day. The only catch in the leen McGriggs. Plant manager Lester Nemec and HR Manager Angela Hamilton were honored with plaques 2) Don’t just work, work hard. reads: “He who tills his land deal was that he had to be back for the great team work at the Tyson Vicksburg plant. Pictured are program participants and attendees. This week, let’s examine some will have plenty of bread.” at his starting point by sun- Kneeling (front) are Chaplain Cyd Landing of Tyson-Carthage, guest speaker; and Chaplain Leon Collier of other points. Bread is a basic necessity of down. Early the next morning Tyson-Vicksburg.

College Hill Missionary Baptist Church

Since 1907 B IBLE B ASED •C HRIST C ENTERED • H OLY S PIRIT L ED SUNDAY: Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

1600 Florence Avenue MONDAY: Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. Jackson, MS 39204 Ph: 601-355-2670 WEDNESDAY: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Fax: 601-355-0760 Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00 p.m. www.collegehillchurch.org • [email protected] Shekinah Glory

www.mississippilink.com BaptistNov Churchember 20 - 26, 2014 THE mississippi link • 13 “Shining the Radiant p reser v ed Don’t forget to say,Light “Thank of His Glory” You!” WEEKLYACTIVITIES By Pastor Simeon R. Green III Miracles aren’t so breathe fresh air every day. 12:48 said, “Unto whomsoever still controls all things. In spite of Special to The Mississippi Link He gives us the strength to rise much is S given,unday of9:30 him a.m. shall F beulfillment the times Hour and (Sunday conditions School) in which It is Thanksgiv- from our beds each morning and much required.” we are living, we are yet a most 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service hard to come by ing time again, the go about our duties. He provides God expects us to be thankful blessed people and we need to be season of the year food for us to partake of that for His spiritual blessings and He thankful. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Time & Bible Study By Shewanda Riley new teeth that you didn’t have that our nation has brings nourishment to our bodies. instructs us to verbally express Rev. Simeon R. Green III is Columnist before wasn’t a miracle, what do set aside for ex- We have eyes to see the beautiful our gratefulnessThursday 6:30 before p.m. others.Adult Choirpastor Rehearsal of Joynes Road Church pressing gratitude creation He has placed here for us Another good way to show our of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- “I hated you define as a miracle?” and appreciation to enjoy and ears to hear the de- thankfulnessSaturday is to 11:00be obedient a.m. Youthto ton & Young VA 23669. Adult Choir He is Rehearsal married to that story!” One student then offered, “A for God’s bountiful goodness lightful sounds of nature. His Word. Velma L. Green. He honorably “Yea….it was miracle is a supernatural act shown toward us. We have been All these physical blessings Jesus tells us in John 14:15, “If served in the U.S. Army for 20 weird.” These that cannot be explained.” “Just blessedBishop beyondRonnie measure C. C withrudup, come Sr. from the bountiful hand of ye love Me,Please keep join Myus in command any or all -of theseyears. activities. Rev. Green You ar eis WEL a memberCOME! of were just a few like getting three new teeth?” multitudes1770 Ellis of Avenue material • benefits. Jackson, MSGod. 39204 ments.” We honor Him by walk- the National Association of Evan- of the comments I asked. Then the class erupted OFFICEThe greatest. 601-371-1427 blessing and• F AXprivi. 601-371-8282- Forgetting to thank and honor ing in the light and485 byW. keepingNorthside gelismDrive •Church Jackson, of MSGod, Anderson, that greeted me with a chorus of “No!” I contin- lege wewww have.newhor is beingizonchurchms.org free to wor- God who has so generously be- His Word. 601-981-4979 • Bro.Ind. Karl He E serves Twyner, as pastorchairman of the as my mid morning English ued to press them on that ques- ship God without fear of being stowed His blessings upon us Our Heavenly Father is still Southeastern Association of The Literature class students came tion. Eventually, I listened as punished or arrested.S U N GodD A is Y so can become very dangerous. the Ruler of this universe and He Church of God, Inc. into class a few weeks ago. As they argued back a forth about very good9:00 to a.m. us and - weWorship must nev Services- We can so easily become as the they trailed in and I listened to what a “real miracle” looked er forget His blessings so bounti- nine lepers who received help their comments, I was thinking like. By the time class ended fully bestowedW E uponD N usE orS failD toA Y(Luke 17:15-16), and then ne- of a way to combat their very 50 minutes later, we still hadn’t give Him 7:00thanks. p.m. - Bible Classglected or simply refused to give HHolyoly TTempleemple M.B.M.B. ChurChurchch passionate but negative opin- come to an agreement about In the Old Testament book of praise, honor, and thanksgiving 5077 Cabaniss Circle - Jackson, MS 39209 ion of one of my favorite short what is a miracle. Deuteronomy,T V B ChapterR O A 8D versC -A toS T the Lord. When people con- (601) 922-6588; [email protected] stories. Initially, nothing came The class discussion inspired es 8:00 10-11, a.m. we - find Channel these 14 words, (Comcast) duct themselves in this manner, to mind….it was going to be a me to do my own informal re- “When thou hast eaten and art it grieves the heart of Almighty Sunday School - 8 a.m. rough class,” I thought. search on what the bible says full, then thou shalt bless the Lord God. Sunday Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m. Once class began, I told them about miracles. What I learned Prayerthy God Everyday: for the good land6 a.m. which and In 6 a p.m.world steeped in material- Tuesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. that the short story, “A Very Old was that miracles in the bible oc- He hath given thee. Beware that ism and humanism, many have Man with Enormous Wings” by curred in both the Old and New thou forget not the Lord thy God.” the idea that they don’t need God. Gabriel Garcia Marquez was one testaments. According to the Have you ever stopped to con- Satan deceitfully convinces men of my favorites. “Why?” stated www.biblegateway.com, mira- sider how truly you are blessed? and women that they are capable one of my vocal students. “Be- cles strengthened and confirmed Acts 17:28 tells us, “For in Him of caring for themselves. cause it starts really great class faith. God also used miracles to “The Church That’s on the Move for Christ we live, and move, and have our However, without God’s ten- for Such a Time as This” discussions,” I replied with a prove his purpose as shown in being.” It is because of our lov- der hand being extended, we ______smile. The class groaned in re- the various miracles of Moses. ing and merciful Heavenly Fa- weak mortals are unable to do REV. AUDREY L. HALL, PASTOR sponse. Also, Matthew 13:58 states, ther that we are alive and able to anything. Jesus, speaking in Luke REV. DR. AVA S. HARVEY, SR., OVERSEER I then explained to them that “And he did not do many mira- the short story was about an cles there because of their lack of old man with wings who fell to faith.” This means that unbelief earth. “Was he a man or an an- would has an in impact on mira- gel” was my question to them. cles. Using this line of thinking, The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard If he was an angel, shouldn’t he the blame shouldn’t have been have been able to perform of a on the angel for not performing miracle or two? “real” miracles…it should have In one example of a “miracle” been on those in the short story in the short story, the old man/ who did not completely believe Gospel Charts for the week of November 20 angel is described as giving an that he was an angel. disabled man three new teeth. We might want to ask our- One student muttered, “That was selves if it’s a lack of faith and SONGS ARTISTS ALBUM not a miracle. Since he wasn’t not God that makes miracles able to perform a “real miracle,” scarce in own lives. 1. Say Yes Michelle Williams Featuring Beyonce and Kelly Rowland he must not have been an angel.” Shewanda Riley is the author Like the characters in the short of the Essence best-seller “Love 2. 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New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 1750 Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir Sunday Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Worship Services www.nhcms.org 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Live Radio Broadcast WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Monday Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Michael T. Williams “A Church Preparing for a Home Not Built by Man” Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m. 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected]

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www.mississippilink.com November 20 - 26, 2014 THE mississippi link • 17 National Coalition of 100 Black From student Women celebrates 23rd Annual to president of The Piney Holiday Top Hat Brunch The Mississippi Link Newswire Woods School The National Coalition of 100 PSA Black Women Incorporated - Cen- tral Mississippi Chapter will host its major fundraising event, The 23rd Annual Holiday Top Hat Brunch -“Hats in the City!” Saturday, No- vember 29, 2014 at The Hilton Jack- son, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event features a parade of hats, a fabled brunch and a holiday shopping extravaganza, with ven- dors galore. Highlights of the brunch include a parade of hats and enter- tainment by Dowell Taylor along with Pam Confer. All proceeds from Judge Winston Kidd officiates at the swearing in of The Piney Woods School new president, Willie Levi this event will be used to fund the Crossley Esq., as his wife Monica and daughters, Kayla and Christin look on. coalition’s mentoring, scholarships, financial empowerment, and health The Mississippi Link Newswire from all decades and different School and its students, faculty and initiatives. Willie (Will) Levi Crossley parts of the country as part of the staff. He stated that he truly wants The National Coalition of 100 Jr., Esq., was inaugurated as the Famed “Cotton Blossom Singers.” to continue the legacy and dream Black Women, Inc. is a non-profit, president of The Piney Woods The program was sponsored that was set forth by Dr. Laurence volunteer organization dedicated School earlier this month during by the Piney Woods International C. Jones, the school’s founder, 105 to advocacy, community service, the school’s Founder’s Weekend Alumni Association, Veranda years ago. leadership development, and eco- Celebration. Crossley is the fifth Price-Adkins, president. The con- The gala and the Founder’s nomic empowerment of women and president of the school’s 105 year cert was directed by Dr. Lindy weekend helped to raise approxi- girls through networking and pro- history and the first alumnus to re- McLeod. mately $40,000 for the school and gramming. The Central Mississippi turn and lead the school. Founder’s Weekend concluded its scholarship program. Chapter has been an official chapter The weekend kicked off with a with a rededication service, offici- For more information on how to of NCBW since October 1992. Friday night gala at the Old Capital ated by Rev. Dr. Dolphus Weary, support this historical Mississippi For more details and tickets, contact Inn, in Jackson, with Dr. John C. president of R.E.A.L. Christian institution, contact Dr. Vernesia Brenda Cox, chair at (601) 750-4163, Calhoun, CEO of IMS Engineers, Foundation Wilson, interim director of Devel- Maggie Terry Harper at (865) 274-1666 as the keynote speaker. In Crossley’s Inaugural ad- opment, at (601) 845-2214 ext. or Sharolyn Smith, president at (601) Events continued Saturday with dress, he expressed his passion and 2319 or email vwilson@piney- 362-1115. [email protected] a benefit concert featuring alumni commitment to The Piney Woods woods.org Epps’s star falls in Mississippi after federal indictment

Former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Chris Epps and his attorney John Colette, leave the federal courthouse after an arraign- ment hearing in Jackson, Thursday, November 6, 2014. Joe Ellis/The Associated Press

By Emily Wagster Pettus with which McCrory was affili- The Associated Press ated as owner or consultant. Epps Former Corrections Commis- is charged in 40 felony counts sioner Chris Epps was a success and McCrory in 15. story in Mississippi government “This crime was made even until federal officials unveiled a more offensive because of the lengthy indictment charging him respected positions in state gov- with taking about $1 million in ernment that have been held by bribes from an ex-lawmaker who Mr. Epps for so long and the mul- did business with the prison sys- titude of positions in state and lo- tem. cal government that Mr. McCrory Epps worked 32 years for the once held,” acting U.S. Attorney state Department of Corrections Harold Brittain said Thursday and was the department’s longest outside the federal courthouse in serving commissioner, with a Jackson, moments after Epps and dozen years in that position. McCrory pleaded not guilty. He is a double rarity - an em- McCrory, 62, served in the ployee who started at the lowest state House from 1988 to 1994 rung and worked his way to the and has been a Rankin County top, and an agency director who justice court judge. He resigned was chosen by and served under Tuesday as president of the three governors, one Democrat Rankin County School Board. and two Republicans. During their brief court ap- Epps, 53, resigned his pearance, Epps and McCrory $132,700-a-year job as commis- stood with their attorneys and sioner Wednesday, November rarely made eye contact with 5, and federal prosecutors the each other. A January 5 trial date next day released the indictment has been set. Neither Epps nor charging him and former state McCrory would comment as Rep. Cecil McCrory in a bribery they left the courthouse. scheme that allegedly provided Epps served in the military Epps with luxury vehicles, an up- and retired in 2008 as a lieuten- scale home in a gated community ant colonel in the Mississippi outside Jackson and a beachside National Guard. He earned a condominium on the Mississippi master’s degree in guidance and Gulf Coast. counseling from Liberty Univer- Prosecutors say that starting in sity in Lynchburg, Vir. He has 2007, Epps steered prison-servic- also been a Church of Christ dea- es contracts toward companies con. 18 • the mississippi link November 20 - 26, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Book Review: “A Light Shines in Harlem: New York’s First Charter School and the Movement it Led” byMary C. Bounds, foreword by Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker c.2014, Lawrence Hill Books $24.95 / $29.95 Canada • 220 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer and he was concerned. When Klinsky was a kinder- their children’s success and Book Reviewer “Increasingly,” said Bounds, gartener, his brother Gary tu- “A Light Shines in Harlem” Sudoku Your child loves his teacher. “Walker heard stories from his tored him every day after school. sheds some good news on The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every It’s something you’re grateful congregation about how inner- Thanks to Gary, who died this issue. 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear for, because that makes it easier city schools were failing their young, Klinsky was a success, I had to smile as I was read- only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box. for him to go to school. Every children.” He considered open- and he’d been thinking about a ing this book, in fact: author morning, he rises with a smile ing his own school but logis- way to honor Gary’s legacy. Mary C. Bounds’ telling of and he comes home excited. tics prevented it. Still, he never In the beginning, Klinsky cre- this tale makes it sound al- Bless her heart, he’s getting an stopped searching for answers ated an academic after-school most like a thriller, with he- education for his future. - until he found something he program that offered kids a fun roes and hurdles. But what if the school your thought might work: a charter way to learn - much like the fun I enjoyed reading about the child attended was sub-par? school. he’d had with Gary - but when synchronistical events that What would you do to ensure Much like a public school, he learned about charter schools, allowed the Sisulu-Walker that he had the best learning at- charter schools are “tax-funded, he became truly excited. Harlem Charter School of Harlem to mosphere possible? As you’ll tuition-free, and open to all pub- seemed to be the likeliest place become a reality, and the tales see in “A Light Shines in Har- lic school children…” The dif- for a charter school, if the right about the students. Parents lem” by Mary C. Bounds, it was ference is in who operates the building could be found. and educators will appreciate a question that needed tackling. school, and that parents decide And then someone introduced the you-can-do-this hints in Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker on enrollment. It was education Klinsky, who had the finances, the back. knew that Harlem youth were in reform in its truest sense, and to Walker, whose church owned Be aware of one thing: this trouble. it was a relatively new concept a magnificent and nearly-empty book contains a lot of names, As Martin Luther King Jr.’s then. structure… and that quickly becomes chief of staff, Walker had worked When he met Steven Klinsky There’s been a lot on the overwhelming. Look beyond hard for civil rights. As a minis- in 1999, Walker hoped the solu- news lately about the “crisis” it, if you struggle, and perse- ter who helped reclaim Harlem’s tion was at hand. in education, both from the vere. In the end, you’ll find neighborhoods, he knew the val- For years, Klinsky had been teacher point-of-view and from that “A Light Shines in Har- ue of education for its citizens - thinking about his brother. parents. People worry about lem” has plenty of class. © Feature Exchange

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www.mississippilink.com November 20 - 26, 2014 THE mississippi link • 19 Stevie Wonder gets musical and Spike Lee’s Kickstarter- political with kickoff of latest tour funded ‘Da Sweet Blood of eurweb.com It was classic Stevie Wonder as the music icon kicked off his Jesus’ gets Feb. release “Songs in the Key of Life” tour with a mix of classic tunes and eurweb.com political messages. Gravitas Ventures has According to the Associated acquired North American Press, Wonder advocated gun rights to Spike Lee’s horror- control, pleaded for an end to comedy “Da Sweet Blood of racism and promoted equality Jesus,” which was funded for those with disabilities dur- by a Kickstarter campaign ing the sold-out show, which launched last year. ran for almost three hours at Starring Zaraah Abrahams Madison Square Garden last and Stephen Tyrone Wil- week. liams, “Da Sweet Blood of “I challenge America, I chal- Jesus” is a reinterpretation lenge the world, to let hatred of Bill Gunn’s 1973 “Ganja go, to let racism go,” Wonder and Hess.” That film cen- told the audience. “That is the tered on a doctor’s assistant only way we will win as a na- who finds himself with an tion and the world.” insatiable desire for blood Scene from Spike Lee’s “Da Sweet Blood of Jesus” Emotion gripped Wonder at after being stabbed with one point in the show as tears an ancient, germ-infested reported Variety. my film, that was $5 that a streamed down his face while knife. During the 30-day cam- young filmmaker was going performing “Summer Soft.” “Da Sweet Blood of Je- paign, Lee defended himself to get,” he said a week into The AP noted that a backup Stevie Wonder sus” debuted earlier this year against criticism for using the campaign. singer performed with Wonder, at the American Black Film Kickstarter and asserted that Lee said Wednesday that who was seemingly unable to stage, with “Isn’t She Lovely.” ther Jimmy Greene, wife Nelba Festival after the Kickstarter he was helping to popularize making “Da Sweet Blood of find his voice. The hit was written years ago Marquez-Greene and 10-year- campaign raised $1.42 mil- crowdfunding. Jesus” was “one of my most Despite the emotional dis- for Wonder’s other daughter old brother Isaiah Marquez- lion from 6,421 backers to “I really think it’s a falla- gratifying experiences in my play, Wonder put on a great Aisha Morris , who was one of Greene in the audience while fund the production. cy, it’s a misconception, and body of work. The support show with playing the har- his background singers. weighing in on gun control. Gravitas will release the it’s just plain-out wrong, and love we got raising the monica and a variety of other Wonder’s “Songs in the Key “The only thing that guns film theatrically and on vid- with a capital W, that be- money through Kickstarter instruments with his band. of Life” tour stood as a dedi- do is make the gun manufac- eo on demand on Feb. 13, cause someone puts $5 on is a true blessing.” As the show continued, cation to music from the clas- turers rich and the mortuaries Wonder lightened the mood sic album which spawned hits richer,” said Wonder, who also when he laughingly admitted such as “Sir Duke,” ”I Wish,” called for the creation of better to a flub mid-song (“I forgot ”As” and “Isn’t She Lovely.” services for disabled and chal- my own words”) as well as dis- True to form, Wonder con- lenged New York City resi- missed recent reports that his tinued to sprinkle social ac- dents. partner is having triplets. For tivism in his show. The singer “I want there to be accessi- the record, the entertainer is reached out to the family of bility for anybody who is deaf, only expecting one baby. Ana Grace Marquez-Greene, who is a paraplegic,” he said. “I don’t know who started a 6-year-old who was one of Wonder’s “Songs in the Key that bull,” Wonder said as the 26 killed by a gunman in the of Life” tour, which featured crowd laughed before he ser- Sandy Hook tragedy of 2012, India.arie, will conclude in enaded his infant daughter, by inviting them onstage. Won- December in the Los Angeles Zaiah, who was brought on- der acknowledged the girl’s fa- area. Timbaland recaptures his youth for Fox drama ‘Empire’ eurweb.com Before Timbaland’s senses were insulted by Lifetime’s Aaliyah biopic last weekend, the producer spoke at length about his new gig as the songwriter and song produc- er for Fox’s upcoming drama “Empire.” As previously reported, the series from Lee Daniels and Danny Strong stars Ter- rence Howard as the head of an influential hip hop label. After he is diagnosed with a debilitating illness, he must choose one of his sons to preserve its legacy amid drama from his gangster past and troublemaking ex-wife (Taraji P. Henson), fresh from prison. Timbaland, who created Aaliyah’s signature sound on her second album “One in a Million” and went on to produce hits for Justin Tim- berlake, Madonna, Beyonce, Jay Z, Elton John…and yes, country star Keith Urban, said his process of creating music for a television show will be a bit different. “They give me a plot,” be- Timbaland gins Timberland, 42. “If they say, ‘Hey, here’s a guy, he’s problems.’ I take those small of my own stories, that I, got a blue shirt on. [Say it’s] elements and create my own that we create it, the writers you, but you look miserable, story, and sometimes the went back and rewrote parts, and you got family prob- writer writes around. What’s in the parts, to make it really lems, or you got financial been great about this is some match up.” GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS O N L I N E AT: www.mississippilink.com 20 • the mississippi link November 20 - 26, 2014 www.mississippilink.com

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