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Sheriff Tyrone Lewis autograghs book after reading to preschoolers. Humana Mississippi MarketPoint sales director Stacey By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Lewis and Archer held a press Editor Humana, one of only two health care providers in Mississippi, participating in the Carter, right, with Janelle Kidd, the first African- conference at New Horizons Affordable Care Act Marketplace. American nurse practitioner in Mississippi Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Childcare Center, 3565 Wheatley Lewis and Natasha O’Dell Archer, St., in Jackson to release the report By Ben Minnifield begin to shop for the coverage gress began open enrollment experience for healthcare al- Special to The Mississippi Link national director of Fight Crime: titled “I’m the guy you pay later” that meets personal and finan- October 1. As a consumer, you lows Americans, for the first Invest in Kids, unveiled a report which also featured a photo of Mississippi is preparing its cial needs. And the important can shop and compare prices for time, to actually identify cover- Wednesday, October 16, showing Lewis. citizens for the new reality of dynamic in this equation is un- most anything - cars, jewelry, age options that actually meet that to stop crime law enforce- The report proposes that “state affordable healthcare. The en- derstanding the market place. clothing… ments and educators must start tire nation has been engulfed The Affordable Care Act de- Now with the new health- at a more critical point in human Stopping crime with understanding the process veloped by the Obama admin- care law, you can indeed do the Humana Continued on page 3 Continued on page 5 development - at early childhood. of open enrollment and how to istration and approved by con- same. This technology based Jackson Medical Mall Foundation hosts National Night Out promoting Domestic Violence Summit safety and crime prevention Butterflies by Grace’s Facebook By Stephanie R. Jones organizations assembled to added safety in areas where Contributing Writer disseminate information and people feel a need to burn post sparks son to speak out Safety awareness and share safety tips. an outdoor or inside light crime prevention was the Ethel Minnifield and throughout the night, espe- motive behind the fun Tues- Louann Jackson manned a cially since they can save on day evening, October 15, as table for Hind County Hu- electric bills and last longer the Jackson Medical Mall man Resources Agency to than regular bulbs, she said. Foundation hosted Nation- pass out 10-packs of energy Victoria Jacobs-Branson, al Night Out on the mall’s efficient light bulbs. “We’ve who picked up some bulbs, parking lot. passed out about 50 boxes said the Night Out event Hotdogs, cotton candy, so far,” Jackson said about is needed in the commu- popcorns, games and fun halfway through the eve- nity. “It’s good to promote drew a crowd of area resi- ning, as she unloaded more dents or those who operate from her vehicle. National Night Out area businesses. Various The bulbs can provide Continued on page 5 Mississippi Minority Business Alliance celebrates business Rev. Marquette Wells, Cathy Funches, Eva Jones, Wavette Davis, LaTasha Mosley Bracey, and Javonda White By Gail M. Brown Robinson Museum in down- son told the summit audience, By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer Contributing Writer town Jackson, and Anderson “Since her voice was taken, I “My mom’s life was taken was one of the speakers. am her voice!” The Mississippi Minor- one month ago today, Sep- He shared how he was sup- Mostly women attended. ity Business Alliance Inc. tember 12 to October 12,” posed be meeting his mother Anderson came although he (MMBA) lauded several of said Felix Anderson. “This (from Detroit) at the Jackson was told that at these domes- its members for their accom- is real. I knew nothing about State University vs. Tennes- tic violence seminars, there plishments and contributions domestic violence (DV).” see State University game are generally no men. “I am to business in Mississippi at a Anderson, a manager at a in Memphis, Sept. 14. They that man now who will speak gala event held at the Jackson local Jackson-area restau- had such game meetings for up against domestic vio- Convention Center, Friday, rant, saw Butterflies by Grace years, but this year instead lence,” Anderson declared. October 11. Founder Eva Jones’ event he got a call, he said, “no one However, at this sum- The honorees at the cel- post on Facebook about the should get.” mit, there were at least three ebratory dinner came from Domestic Violence Summit. His mother would always other men. One was the key- a variety of business areas, So he reached out to her to call him on his birthday, An- note speaker, Rev. Marquette help. derson said, even singing it MMBA That summit was held Sat- onto his voice mail when she Domestic violence Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, left, and Holly Springs Mayor Continued on page 5 urday, Oct. 12, at the Smith- could not reach him. Ander- Continued on page 4 Kelvin Buck

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Page 2 Page 7 Page 18 2 • the mississippi link October 17 - 23, 2013 www.mississippilink.com Tougaloo College celebrates 144th Founders’ Week with Presidential Lecture Series and Reflective Dedicatory Ceremony The Mississippi Link Newswire tionally, the Mister and Miss Chaney, Michael Schwerner, Tougaloo College is in the Tougaloo Coronation and Andrew Goodman, among midst of celebrating its 144th Gift Giving Ceremony will others. Founders’ Week that began be held in the Kroger Gymna- The keynote speaker for the Monday, October 14, and will sium starting at 7 p.m. ceremony will be Dr. Ed Jack- conclude Sunday, October 20. The Tougaloo College Na- son Jr., executive architect for This celebration is a very his- tional Alumni Association the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. toric moment for Tougaloo, as will host its annual banquet National Memorial in Wash- all of the planned events for and induction ceremony, Fri- ington, D.C. Other program the week coincide with the day, October 18, at 7 p.m. at participants include Henry 18-month long commemora- the Hilton Hotel in Jackson. (Hank) Thomas, one of the tion of the 50th Anniversary Saturday, October 19, at original Freedom Riders; Dr. of the Civil Rights Move- 11 a.m., several noteworthy Flonzie Brown Wright, Tou- ment. speakers and attendees are galoo alumna and civil rights Cobb Jackson Trumpauer-Mulholland The “Presidential Lecture expected at the “2nd Annual activist; and Dr. Michael V. Series” held Tuesday, October Unveiling and Dedicatory Williams, noted author and Dr. Beverly Wade Hogan. Dr. country’s leading producers of and graduate schools immedi- 15, in Woodworth Chapel fea- Ceremony” for the Wood- Dean of social sciences at Hogan is a 1973 graduate of graduates who have complet- ately after graduation. tured guest lecturer Charles worth Chapel Legacy Initia- Tougaloo College. the College and a native Mis- ed their PhD degrees through Tougaloo College contin- E. Cobb Jr., a Civil Rights tive. The program will begin A Litany of Honors will be sissippian. Under her vision- the UNCF-Mellon Doctoral ues to be a leading producer activist and visiting profes- in historic Woodworth Chapel voiced by actress, songwriter ary leadership, the college Fellowship Program. of African American health sor from Brown University. and processional to the Me- and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph has increased its enrollment Consistently listed as one professionals, including over Professor Cobb served as morial Plaza for the Dedica- along with local media news by 12 percent and boasts a of the Best Colleges in the 40 percent of the physicians field secretary for the Stu- tory Ceremony. anchors Maggie Wade and student retention rate of 68 Southeast by The Princeton and dentists, practicing in the dent Nonviolent Coordinating The unveiling of engraved Howard Ballou. percent. Review and U.S. News and state of Mississippi. Committee (SNCC) in Mis- pavers in the Memorial Pla- Founded in 1869, Touga- Tougaloo College ranks World Report, the College Among its graduates are sissippi during the 1960s. He za will honor some of the loo College is a private, his- among the top 50 U.S. insti- is also listed among the top more than one-third of the delivered an arousing lecture most iconic leaders, activists torically black, coeducational tutions whose graduates earn 20 of “America’s Best Black state’s African American at- titled “Changing Mississippi and martyrs of the historic four-year liberal arts institu- PhDs in science and engineer- Colleges” in the most recent torneys and educators in- and America: This Non-Vio- Civil Rights Movement and tion, located on the northern ing disciplines and among the U.S. News and World Report cluding teachers, principals, lent Stuff’ll Get You Killed.” Freedom Summer. The list edge of Jackson, Miss. top 15 historically black col- and is ranked among the top school superintendents, col- The WATAC Golf-A-Thon includes Julian Bond, Rob- Known nationally as “The leges and universities in the 20 liberal arts institutions lege/university faculty and will take place 7 a.m. to 6 ert “Bob” Moses, Lawrence Cradle of the Civil Rights graduation of females with in the nation by Washington administrators. p. m., Thursday, October 17, Guyot, Ella Baker, R. Jess Movement in Mississippi,” undergraduate degrees in the Monthly (2012). For more information, con- 2013 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Brown, L. C. Dorsey, Dorie the college is led by its first physical sciences. More than 60 percent of its tact Tougaloo College Com- Course in Raymond. Addi- Ladner, Joyce Ladner, James female and 13th president, The College is one of the graduates enter professional munications at 601-977-7871.

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Sheriff Tyrone Lewis and Natasha O’Dell Archer

and federal early childhood education partnerships could reduce the number of people who are incar- cerated in Mississippi and lead to $36 million in cost savings for the state every year.” According to the law enforcement leaders, the “report highlights significant research docu- menting the impact of quality early childhood programs on crime reduction.” They also urged Con- gress to “implement a $99 billion nationwide state-federal preschool Poster showing bi-partisan support for preschools for all children and early childhood proposal from the Obama administration.” Lewis’ message in the report begins with, “We need to invest in our kids early, so we won’t have to deal with them later in the jails and in the criminal justice system. It’s a proven fact that it works.” The proposal also provided states with resources to create, strengthen and expand quality state preschools to serve low and moderate-income 4-year-olds nationwide. The results of a new, na- Sheriff Lewis with Press Secretary Othor Cain during interview tionwide poll of law enforcement leaders, according to the report were “overwhelmingly in favor of the proposal.” Lewis said, “Locking up violent criminals is one of the many ways we get tough on crime, but we can also be smart on crime by giving young people the education they need to lead productive lives. Quality preschool and voluntary home visiting programs will get kids on track for success in school and keep them out of the criminal system.” Sheriff Lewis and Archer reading to preschool children In an demonstration of bipar- tisan support for quality preschool, home visits and early childhood programs, the report showed that “in 2013, Mississip- pi’s governor and the governors of 24 other states - half of whom are Republican - proposed and/ or signed into law expansions of preschool. Statistically, the report showed that “by age 40, children who participated in Ypsilanti, Michigan’s Perry Preschool were 46 percent less likely than non-participants to have been sentenced to prison Preschool teachers Edna MacMillen and Robin Wilson or jail. Non-participants were five times more likely to be chronic of- fenders with five or more arrests by the age of 27.” Upon concluding the unveiling of the report, Lewis and Archer joined a classroom of 3-year-olds to read books with them. Lewis read while Archer showed picture pages, both nestled in the preschool chairs to be on the level of the children. Lewis said, “You may not believe it, but I used to be like you means a lot to us. Now they know couragement and support to the and I grew up to be a law enforce- he was little, just like them. And children means so much. We have ment officer.” As he read, the he grew up and became an officer. good kids. We thank him for this.” Sheriff put emphasis on his favor- And they too can become any- From the preschool, Lewis and ite line in the book: “Let’s rock thing they want to when they get Archer led a group to the Hinds and roll!” older. We have a great start and we County Penal Farm for a tour and Robin Wilson, a teacher of the are going to move forward.” to talk to inmates of how their 3-year-olds, said she was excited Teacher Edna MacMillen said, early childhood impacted their to see Sheriff Lewis come out. “It “The Sheriff sharing words of en- choices later in life. STATE

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Panelists Marco Johnson of Jackson Police Department, Dr. Valerie Short of Butterflies, Keanna Felix Anderson Ward of Hinds County Sheriff Department, Wavette Davis of MS Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

Wells of Greater Harvest intimate partner at least once in peace, because Latasha is considered a Church, who urged women to during their lifetimes. Ev- Mosley Bracey will no longer felon. “He could realize: “You are not a punch- ery day, three women lose live in hiding again,” she con- have killed you by ing bag!” their lives in this country as cluded. then,” one woman He also pointed out vari- a result of domestic violence. Other topics and present- yelled out. ous interventions he and his Millions of Americans live in ers included “What are the “Most domestic church are involved in to help daily silent fear within their rights of the Victim?” by violence victims raise awareness about domes- own homes.” Keanna Ward of the Hinds will not file charg- tic violence. He urged victims At Saturday’s summit, County Sheriff Department; es against the per- Stephanie Parker-Weaver, Eva Jones and Jackie Cavett to not go back into the situa- Latasha Mosley Bracey “Teen Dating Violence and petrator because tion once they get out. shared that she was once one Later-In-Life Abuse” by of the intimidation and fear Jones said, “Domestic Vio- • October 25 - 6, 8 p.m. Domestic violence is a seri- of those women who lived in Sexual Violence Prevention for their life,” said Ward. “It’s lence is not a small problem. - Domestic Violence Sum- ous problem in America, with fear. Her ordeal was so dan- Coordinator Wavette Davis my job as the Hinds County The best thing we can do is mit with Greg Davis, United October designated as Do- gerous that she was hidden of the Mississippi Coalition Sheriff’s Department Victim talk about it.” States Attorney, to be held mestic Violence Awareness from her perpetrator under Against Sexual Assault; “The assistance coordinator to ad- Other upcoming events by at Smith Robertson Museum month. This is what President an alias. She presented on a Police Response to Domes- vocate for victims of crimes Butterflies in observance of following a candlelight vigil Barack Obama had to say topic titled “I survived to tell tic Violence” by Lt. Robert by walking them through National Domestic Violence with victims and survivors. about it in his domestic vio- my story.” During her presen- Johnson of the Jackson Po- court services, assisting with Awareness Month include: “Join us, and together we lence awareness month proc- tation, she showed one of her lice Department; and Impact Order of Protections, finding • October 17, 6:30 p.m. can do this. These people are lamation: bullet wounds to prove it. of Domestic Violence on shelters, counseling services, - Purple Out at Penn’s Fish your sisters, brothers, moth- “Although we have made She also pointed out that Health” by Dr. Valarie Short, filing of the Attorney Gen- House on Lakeland Drive; ers, fathers, daughters, sons substantial progress in reduc- verbal abuse can “hurt worse OB GYN. eral’s Office Victim Compen- wear purple. and friends,” said Jones. ing domestic violence, one in than the licks.” Bracey has The audience was shocked sation Application, and many • Purple Walk of Shine Those interested in partici- four women and one in sev- made a commitment to God to to hear from law enforcement other services that are avail- 2013 - 5-Day Walk, Octo- pating in these events, contact en men in the United States do what she can to help other presenters that a domestic able.” ber 20-24, 6 p.m. at Parham Eva Jones at 601-953-5747 or still suffer serious physical victims break free. “May violence abuser can be con- Butterflies by Grace De- Bridges Park on Old Canton email evajustice5@hotmail. violence at the hands of an Georgia Burns (her alias) rest victed three times before it fined by Faith Founder Eva Road; wear purple shirt. com or call 601-259-5254. Congratulations Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phil Beta Sorority Inc. 75th Anniversary - October 14, 2013

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MMBA Continued from page 1 which was explained by Jack the company with $2,000 in nity Division Thomas, chairman of the board savings and a bunch of credit for the City of of MMBA. “We recognized cards in an office the size of a Jackson, who among others Derrick Burton closet.” received the of Burton Construction in Me- “That company has gone C h a i r m a n ’ s ridian; Chris Paige, a barber; from that one person in 1991 to Award for ef- and the couple from the Delta more than 400 today. That com- forts to foster who have done a lot of good pany has gone from $10,000 in minority busi- work for a number of years im- sales to $45 million in sales to- ness develop- proving economic conditions day,” said Freeman, who went ment. for our people in the Delta,” on to found two other business- Andrea D. said Thomas. es - Reliant Back and Pinnacle Hendricks, ex- “We tried to seek out those Construction Partners. ecutive director Christopher Paige and daughters Chrishawna, left, and Krista Jeffrey Webster, Nissan North America who are committed to their Freeman said getting started of Small Busi- businesses, committed to their wasn’t easy as he faced many ness Capital Fund of MS, Inc., communities and really making rejections, trying to get people Jackson, Service award for pro- a difference in economic devel- to do business with him. “I motion of business growth and opment, providing employment would put out nearly 100 calls stability. opportunities for people in their a day and with 99.9 percent of Dr. John M. Perkins, founder communities, supporting some them the answer was no,” he of John and Vera Mae Perkins of the educational institutions said. But perseverance paid off, Foundation, Jackson, Memo- and just doing a fantastic job in he said, adding, “I want you to rial Award for contributions to those communities,” he said. know, there is nothing special the Mississippi minority busi- Nashville entrepreneur Dar- about me. ness climate while exhibiting rell S. Freeman Sr., the event’s “There should be a lot of high regard for ethics and in- speaker, brought an intimate fa- Darrell Freemans across the tegrity. miliarity of the challenges and country because many people Mississippi Mayors Kelvin Keynote speaker Darrell S. Freeman Sr., executive joys of starting a business from have dreams and ideas.” Free- O. Buck of Holly Springs and chairman of Zycron Inc., in Nashville, Tenn. Leslie and Beulah Greer scratch armed only with a few man also is a pilot, marathoner George Flaggs of Vicksburg, dollars and idea. and has competed in an iron- both receiving the AT&T Busi- sippi. Learning Center, Lexington; The MMBA also presented “I was working for another man triathlon. He encouraged ness Award for work to influ- Entergy Corp. - Minority Derrick Burton, Burton Con- scholarships to five univer- company and they wouldn’t the audience to focus on qual- ence attitudes and perceptions Business Champion Award for struction, Meridian; James R. sity students: Brandi Burse, give me a raise, so I quit my ity of work and product. Then, of business in the communities support through innovative and Todd, M.D., Natchez Rural Jackson State; Arlicia Sand- job,” said Freeman, executive he said, the quantity will come. they serve. liberal procurement practices. Health Clinic, Natchez; and ers, Mississippi State; Lorielyn chairman of Zycron Inc., an in- MMBA award winners in- Nissan North America, Inc. Mike Shirley and Craig Chris Paige, Custom Cuts & Newbury, Tougaloo; Rakeshia formation technology services cluded: - the Flame Award for support Jones, S&J Lawn Service, Styles, Jackson received the Wilson, Mississippi Valley and solutions firm he founded Pamela Confer, manager exceeding the norm for minor- Horn Lake; Leslie and Beulah Outstanding Minority Business State; and Kreshasha Torrance, in 1991 in Nashville. “I started of Equal Business Opportu- ity business efforts in Missis- Greer, Community Student Awards. Alcorn State . Humana Continued from page 1 their budgets. insurance cover- Also under the new law, you age to uninsured cannot be denied health insur- individuals and ance based on a preexisting con- families in Missis- dition, and this includes your sippi. children as well, who are al- Stacey Carter, lowed to continue on your policy Mississippi Mar- until the age of 26. ketPoint sales One of the companies that director summa- stepped up to the plate is Hu- rized Humana’s mana. The Louisville, Ky. based purpose: “Hu- company has been a significant mana Mississippi insurer in Mississippi, cover- is committed to ing citizens within the world of contributing to Medicare. healthy lifestyles Humana is a very unique in- and accessibility surance company that actually to quality health- believes in strengthening the care in our state. Sutter Smith of Humana greets Dr. Scott Janelle Kidd, Ben Minnifield, Dr. James Anderson and others relationships between providers We realize that the and patients in an effort to better health insurance marketplace is a Humana was a principal spon- (JHCHC) founded by Dr. James information and assistance about Mississippi online marketplace, serve the patient. new arena and we are complete- sor and exhibitor in Jackson at Anderson. the new health care options the company also had a number In addition, Humana, is one ly dedicated to ensuring that the the recent community focused JHCHC is one of Mississip- available from Humana through of health and wellness activities of Mississippi’s leading health communities that we serve have launch of the “Affordable Care pi’s leaders in providing qual- the Affordable Care Act. for the community at the jubilee. benefits companies and is one of the proper information about Jubilee!” The free community ity healthcare services to under- In addition to providing infor- Humana will be sponsoring only two health insurers partici- their healthcare options as well event was hosted Fri., Oct. 4 served communities. The jubilee mation and resources on the in- the Mississippi Nurses Associa- pating in the Health Insurance as the true comfort of knowing in Jackson by Jackson-Hinds attracted hundreds of commu- dividual health insurance plans tion statewide conference later Marketplace, providing health that they will be covered.” Comprehensive Health Center nity residents who were seeking that Humana is offering on the this month in Biloxi. National Night Out Continued from page 1 awareness about safety and educate the neighborhood about crime,” said Branson, who lives in Brinkley Place. Earnestine Strange, who’s with Community Health Ini- tiative Obesity Fighters, led groups in line dancing. “We teach people about being active as a way to battle obesity and dancing is a good way,” Strange said. “Also, if people are busy dancing they can’t be committing crimes at the same time.” Those who do business in Shay Sylvester fills out a form to receive a box of energy efficient light Victoria Jacobs-Branson stops by the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department’s table at National Night Out at the the mall area were on hand as bulbs at National Night Out. Helping her are Ethel Minnifield, center, and Jackson Medical Mall. Manning the table are Deputies Darrell Thornton, center, and Corey Garrison, right. Othor well. Lehman Ellis was ex- Louann Jackson. Cain also assists. cited to talk about plans for his new Lenny’s Sub Shop Wheeler said the Founda- residents. With all these proj- in a few months. “I’m look- tion’s mission includes pro- ects started, our long-range ing forward to being in the viding health care to un- plan is to rebuild this com- mall, doing business in this derserved populations and munity,” Wheeler said. community,” said Ellis, who promoting economic devel- Wheeler added that he was owns several area Lenny’s opment. The Foundation pleased with the turnout con- shops, including the one on built the Sav a Lot grocery sidering the event was held State Street in Fondren. adjacent to the mall, he said. on a different night than oth- The Jackson Medical Mall A groundbreaking will be er neighborhoods held theirs Foundation is committed to held Thursday, October 17, this year. In past years, Na- promoting well-being and on Peter Street for the first of tional Night Out events have safety in the neighborhood 44 homes the Foundation is been on the very same night though several endeavors, building, Wheeler said. The across the country. But this said Primus Wheeler, ex- first 17 will be in the area year in Jackson, neighbors ecutive director of the mall surrounding the mall and have had watches on differ- foundation. “To use a cliché, the others will be scattered ent nights. we’re here tonight to ‘take a throughout the city. Four Mayor Chokwe Lumumba bite out of crime,’ “Wheeler houses already have been echoed Wheeler’s sentiment said. “This is our tenth year built. on the gathering. “It’s a won- holding this event to bring “We’re committed to tak- derful turnout despite the the community together.” ing care of people, bringing date change. The weather is In addition to community economic development to the nice. The spirit of the people Primus Wheeler, executive director of the Jackson Medical Mall, at National Night Out Tuesday, October 15. Serving involvement with safety, area and providing jobs to is high.” cotton candy is Alvin Magee, project manager. 6 • the mississippi link October 17 - 23, 2013 www.mississippilink.com October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Mississippi Link Newswire NCADV providing key leadership Disease Control and Prevention and the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate panic females and males. (Bureau reduction in incidence and sever- Domestic Violence Awareness in this effort. The National Institute of Justice, partner violence. (Bureau of Justice of Justice Statistics, Intimate Part- ity of re-assault during the 3-12 Month evolved from the first Day In October 1994, NCADV, Extent, Nature, and Consequences Statistics, Intimate Partner Violence ner Violence in the U.S. 1993-2004, months’ follow up period compared of Unity observed in October, 1981 in conjunction with Ms. Maga- of Intimate Partner Violence, July in the U.S. 1993-2004, 2006.) 2006.) to women who did not access shel- by the National Coalition Against zine, created the “Remember My 2000.) Between 1993 and 2004, inti- Intimate partner violence affects ter. Domestic Violence. The intent was Name” project, a national registry Estimates range from 960,000 in- mate partner violence on average people regardless of income. How- Shelter services led to greater to connect battered women’s advo- to increase public awareness of cidents of violence against a current made up 22 percent of nonfatal ever, people with lower annual in- reduction in severe re-assault than cates across the nation who were domestic violence deaths. Since or former spouse, boyfriend, or girl- intimate partner victimizations come (below $25K) are at a 3-times did seeking court or law enforce- working to end violence against then, NCADV has been collecting friend to 3 million women who are against women. The same year, higher risk of intimate partner vio- ment protection, or moving to women and their children. information on women who have physically abused by their husband intimate partners committed 3 per- lence than people with higher an- a new location. (Campbell, JC, The Day of Unity soon became been killed by an intimate partner or boyfriend per year. (U.S. Depart- cent of all violent crime against nual income (over $50K. PhD, RN, FAAN. Anna D. Wolf, a special week when a range of and produces a poster each October ment of Justice, Violence by Inti- men. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, On average between 1993 and Johns Hopkins University School activities were conducted at the lo- for Domestic Violence Awareness mates: Analysis of Data on Crimes Intimate Partner Violence in the 2004, residents of urban areas ex- of Nursing, Protective Action and cal, state, and national levels. These Month, listing the names of those by Current or Former Spouses, U.S. 1993-2004, 2006.) perienced highest level of nonfatal Re-assault: Findings from the activities were as varied and diverse documented in that year. Boyfriends, and Girlfriends, March Separated and divorced males intimate partner violence. Residents RAVE study.) as the program sponsors but had The Day of Unity is celebrat- 1998.) and females are at a greater risk in suburban and rural areas were Nearly three out of four (74 per- common themes: mourning those ed the first Monday in October. Women accounted for 85 percent of nonfatal intimate partner vio- equally likely to experience such cent) of Americans personally know who have died because of domes- NCADV hopes that events in com- of the victims of intimate partner lence. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, violence, about 20 percent less than someone who is or has been a vic- tic violence, celebrating those who munities and regions across the 50 violence, men for approximately 15 Intimate Partner Violence in the those in urban areas. (Bureau of Jus- tim of domestic violence; 30 per- have survived, and connecting those states will culminate in a powerful percent. (Bureau of Justice Statistics U.S. 1993-2004, 2006.) tice Statistics, Intimate Partner Vio- cent of Americans say they know who work to end violence. statement celebrating the strength of Crime Data Brief, Intimate Partner Women of all races are about lence in the U.S. 1993-2004, 2006.) a woman who has been physically In October 1987, the first Domes- battered women and their children. Violence, 1993-2001, February equally vulnerable to violence by an Nearly 2.2 million people called a abused by her husband or boyfriend tic Violence Awareness Month was National Facts About Domestic 2003) intimate partner. (Bureau of Justice domestic violence crisis or hot line in the past year. observed. That same year the first Violence from the Domestic Vio- Between 600,000 and 6 million Statistics, Violence Against Wom- in 2004 to escape crisis situations, Allstate Foundation National national toll-free hotline was begun. lence Resource Center – http://dvrc- women are victims of domestic en: Estimates from the Redesigned seek advice, or assist someone they Poll on Domestic Violence, 2006. In 1989 the first Domestic Violence or.org/domestic/violence/resources/ violence each year, and between Survey, August 1995) thought might be victims. (National Lieberman Research Inc., Tracking Awareness Month Commemora- C61: 100,000 and 6 million men, de- Average annual rates of intimate Network to End Domestic Vio- Survey conducted for The Adver- tive Legislation was passed by the One in four women (25 percent) pending on the type of survey used partner victimization between 1994 lence) tising Council and the Family Vio- U.S. Congress. Such legislation has experienced domestic violence to obtain the data. (Rennison, C. and 2004 are approximately the Studies show that access to shel- lence Prevention Fund, July - Octo- has passed every year since with in her lifetime. (The Centers for (2003, FebWomen ages 20-24 are at same for non-Hispanic and His- ter services leads to a 60-70 percent ber 1996.

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www.mississippilink.com October 17 - 23, 2013 THE mississippi link • 7 Ex-San Diego mayor, Miss. Why U.S. bonds matter to freedom rider pleads guilty By Elliot Spagat global markets and you Associated Press SAN DIEGO - Former San By Ken Sweet expected. to get every dollar they invest AP Markets Writer Diego Mayor Bob Filner, Investors treat U.S. Trea- back. Right now, this short- driven from office by sexual NEW YORK - It’s no sur- surys as a sort of “zero point” term debt is too risky for these harassment allegations, plead- prise that investors get nervous that all other investments are funds. ed guilty Oct. 15, 2013 to a every time politicians debate calculated against. Even when Q: Are all investors nervous? felony and two misdemeanors raising the U.S. debt limit. a solid company like Apple is- A: No. While bond inves- for unwanted physical contact The stock market is the bet- sued debt to pay its bills, Apple tors are nervous about the short with three women at public ter-known barometer of the is considered relatively more term, yields for Treasurys that events. U.S. financial system, symbol- risky than the debt of the Unit- take 10, 20 or 30 years to ma- Filner entered the plea un- ized by famous companies and ed States. ture have remained stable dur- der an agreement with the colorful traders on the floor of The risks of all financial ing the debt fight. It is a sign state attorney general that the New York Stock Exchange. instruments in the U.S. (and that investors are confident calls for three months of home But the $38 trillion bond mar- many around the globe) are U.S. lawmakers can come up confinement and three years FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 file photo, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner ket is a far larger and more im- calculated against the risk of with a plan to keep the federal portant driver of world finan- buying U.S. Treasurys. This government paying its debts of probation. He agreed not speaks after agreeing to resign at a city council meeting in San Diego. AP Pho- cial markets. to seek public office and will to/Gregory Bull, File includes mortgages, bank rates, over the long term. The yield undergo psychological coun- And at the center of it all: credit card interest rates, other on the benchmark U.S. 10- seling. a lynch mob and believed he ward. the market for U.S. Treasurys. bonds, etc. year Treasury note, for exam- The former 10-term Demo- would be vindicated if due The criminal charges do Treasurys play a crucial role in In normal times, the biggest ple, was 2.73 percent Oct. 15 cratic congressman pleaded process was allowed to run its not involve Filner’s former the global economy. They al- risk to U.S. Treasurys is that roughly where it was in mid- guilty to felony false impris- course. communications director, low the U.S. to borrow cheaply inflation could erase any return September when Wall Street onment and two counts of “I think he’s a much more Irene McCormack Jackson, to pay its bills and influence an investor would make, not began to worry about a shut- misdemeanor battery against humbled man, in my own who was the first woman to rates on home mortgages and that the government could fail down and default. women who were identified personal view, from the first go public with allegations many other kinds of loans. to repay its debt. Q: If the United States were only as Jane Does. His at- time I met him early in this,” against Filner in July. She Q: What are U.S. Treasurys Q: What’s been going on to default, how could it affect torney, Jerry Coughlan, said Coughlan said. “He’s been filed a lawsuit against the and why do investors care with U.S. Treasurys since the me? none of the victims were em- jogging, he’s been getting mayor and the city, claiming about them? debt ceiling debate turned nas- A: The biggest threat is that ployees. therapy, talking to friends, her ex-boss asked her to work A: Treasurys are debt issued ty? the government would soon The felony involved a trying to come to terms with without panties, demanded by the U.S. government. A: Investors have been sell- fail to make interest payments woman restrained against her how to deal with these kinds kisses, told her he wanted to The federal government has ing Treasurys that come due on its debt. Any missed pay- will at a fundraiser on March of problems. It’s a full-time see her naked and dragged her consistently run a budget defi- around the time the U.S. gov- ment would trigger a default. 6, according to the plea agree- job.” in a headlock while whisper- cit for decades, so the United ernment hits the debt ceiling, Financial markets would sink. ment. Coughlan told reporters Filner resigned Aug. 30, ing in her ear. States borrows billions of dol- Oct. 17. The fear is that if the Social Security checks would that Filner put her in a head- succumbing to intense pres- In exchange for his resig- lars from investors to pay its U.S. government is unable to be delayed. Eventually, the lock. sure after at least 17 women nation, the city agreed to pay bills. It borrows by selling debt borrow and runs out of cash, it economy would almost surely The misdemeanors in- brought lurid sexual harass- Filner’s legal fees in a joint in regular auctions. Those auc- might fail to pay back the mon- slip into another financial crisis volved a woman who was ment allegations. He had defense of the McCormack tions are handled by the U.S. ey if owes, at least temporarily. and recession. kissed without permission at a been on the job less than Jackson lawsuit, and cover Department of the Treasury, Most Treasurys that come due A default could also translate “Meet the Mayor” event April nine months into a four-year any settlement costs assessed hence the name “Treasurys.” in this window are one-month into higher borrowing costs for 6 and a woman whose but- term and was San Diego’s against the mayor except for The United States is the larg- Treasury bills, debt issued in consumers, on everything from tocks were grabbed at a rally first Democratic mayor in 20 punitive damages. The city est debtor on the planet, owing September that comes due in auto to home loans. Why? Inves- to clean up Mission Bay’s Fi- years. did not represent him in the roughly $12 trillion to public mid-to-late October. tors would consider U.S. debt a esta Island May 25. San Diego County sheriff’s criminal case. investors. Typically, one-month T-bills riskier investment and demand The maximum possible sen- investigators had been in- As a convicted felon, Fil- Treasurys have different ma- give their holders little-to-no more compensation. That could tence for the felony is three terviewing Filner’s accusers ner forfeits his right to vote. turities, or the length of time return on their investment. lift interest rates on loans that years in prison and one year and said they would deliver Coughlan said his pension before the debt must be repaid. For example, the U.S. govern- are tied to U.S. Treasurys -basi- for each misdemeanor. Sen- their findings to the attorney will not accrue from the time The debt with the shortest ma- ment auctioned $35 billion cally everything. It would make tencing was set for Dec. 9. general’s office for possible of the first offense in March. turity is the four-week Treasury in one-month T-bills in mid- borrowing for the U.S. govern- Filner, 71, did not address prosecution. The state attor- Filner spent two months in bill, also called the one-month September that had a yield of ment more expensive, and cost reporters but his attorney said ney general’s office confirmed a Mississippi jail for inciting T-bill. Debt with longest ma- zero - meaning investors were us more as taxpayers. the former mayor “profusely in August that it launched a a riot when he joined the Free- turity is the 30-year Treasury locking up their money with the How much bond yields could apologizes” for his behavior. criminal investigation. dom Riders in 1961 to cam- bond. Other maturities include U.S. government for a month rise is unknown. “I think he wants to redeem “This conduct was not only paign against a segregated 5- and 10-year Treasury notes, and getting nothing for it. Be- There’s also a counterin- his original legacy, which was criminal, it was also an ex- South. He cited the experience or T-notes. cause they’re issued for a short tuitive argument going around a wonderful one, and put this treme abuse of power,” said often during his long political Investors buy Treasurys for period of time and are consid- among bond traders that bond behind him,” Coughlan said. Attorney General Kamala career that included stints on various reasons, but the main ered extremely safe, the reward yields would fall in the event of Filner entered court alone in Harris. “This prosecution is the San Diego School Board, reason is safety. The U.S. gov- for the risk is low. a default. The reason is that the a dark blue suit, chatting ami- about consequence and ac- City Council and Congress. ernment has never intention- However, because those global financial system doesn’t ably with his two attorneys countability. No one is above He became a political pari- ally failed to pay its debts, so mid-September bills come due have something to replace U.S. before the hearing began. He the law.” ah before stepping down. All investors consider U.S. debt in mid-October, the yield, or Treasurys as a “safe” invest- said little to the judge beyond, Filner’s attorney said pros- nine City Council members the safest, and most reliable in compensation, that investors ment. In times of volatility, in- “Guilty,” when the judge re- ecutors were eager to strike a and the Democratic National times of uncertainty. That debt are demanding has shot up. The vestors could flock to the safety cited the charges. deal before a grand jury began Committee called upon Filner is held by a variety of inves- one-month Treasury bill is now of U.S. Treasurys, even though His somber appearance was hearing several weeks of testi- to resign. tors, including the governments trading at 0.34 percent. the volatility was caused by a stark contrast to his defiant mony about Filner’s behavior. A recall effort also was of Japan and China, the largest Investors fear they might U.S. Treasurys in the first place. resignation speech in which Coughlan said the grand jury launched as more allegations U.S. creditors. get stuck holding these T-bills There’s also a strong possi- he said he was the victim of probe will no longer go for- surfaced. Treasurys are denominated and when they come due, the bility that a U.S. default may in U.S. dollars, the main cur- U.S. government won’t have impact bank-to-bank lending. rency used by central banks the cash to pay them back. At Banks often use Treasurys and major financial institutions 0.34 percent, these investments as collateral when they borrow around the world. Because the are still considered safe, but it’s from other banks. This “repo” A look at the chemistry, U.S. government owes so much startling to see investors lose market is massive, roughly $5 and because investors expect that much confidence in one trillion by some estimates, and the U.S. government to honor type of U.S. government in- is used by nearly every bank to its debts always, the Treasury vestment so quickly. fund day-to-day lending. Signs dangers behind dry ice market is considered the cor- The biggest sellers of these have emerged that some banks nerstone of the global financial one-month bills have been and money market funds have The Associated Press It generally is used to keep cess. That’s how people make system. money market funds. Fidelity stopped accepting U.S. Trea- A baggage handler has been food, medicine or biological “dry-ice bombs,” which are Q: The “cornerstone of the Investments, which manages surys as collateral, or are requir- arrested following a police materials such as breast milk sometimes used as classroom global financial system?” That roughly $430 billion in money ing more collateral to borrow. investigation into two dry ice frozen or chilled. Dry ice is chemistry demonstrations. seems a bit excessive, don’t market mutual funds, said last That has started to affect explosions at Los Angeles In- colder than ice made from The size of the explosion you think? week it had sold all of its short- lending. The overnight repo ternational Airport. water and leaves no liquid be- varies based on the size and A: It’s not excessive at all. term U.S. government debt. rate on bank loans has risen Police had stepped up pa- hind as it changes into a gas. type of container and the Investors weight risk in de- JPMorgan Chase & Co. has from 0.04 percent at the begin- trols and increased its checks ARE AIRPLANE PAS- amount of dry ice used. The ciding what to invest in and also sold all of its holdings of ning of the month to 0.14 per- on employees after the blasts SENGERS ALLOWED TO devices can cause injuries to for how long. Risk determines short-term U.S. government cent Oct. 15. Oct. 13 and 14. No one was TRAVEL WITH DRY ICE? people nearby if the built-up how much they should be paid debt out of its money market If bank lending rates go up, injured in either explosion, Passengers can pack per- pressure is high enough and for placing their trust in an in- funds. and if banks have to offer more although some flights were ishables in up to five pounds includes flying bottle shards. vestment. Risk, in other words, Money market funds have collateral to borrow, it could delayed Oct. 13. Police have of dry ice in their carry-on or HOW SHOULD DRY ICE is simply the chance that an to hold extremely safe invest- slow lending and hurt econom- said they don’t think the ex- checked baggage as long as BE HANDLED? investment will not pan out as ments because investors expect ic growth. plosions were an act of terror it’s properly packaged - mean- If you travel with dry ice, because of the locations of the ing the container is vented, storing it in a foam cooler devices and because people according to the Transporta- will allow the vapor to escape weren’t targeted. tion Security Administration. safely. It’s also advised that Here are some facts about Even so, the agency reserves dry ice containers be opened dry ice and traveling with it: the right to prohibit dry ice on only in larger rooms or ones WHAT IS DRY ICE? a plane if officials believe it that are well-vented. The Dry ice is solidified carbon poses a security concern. buildup of carbon dioxide in dioxide that is so cold (mi- IS DRY ICE DANGER- an enclosed space eats away nus 109.3 degrees Fahren- OUS? at available oxygen and could heit) that touching it without When transporting dry ice, lead to carbon dioxide poison- gloves can cause severe frost- packages must allow for the ing. In a properly ventilated bite. It changes from solid to release of carbon dioxide gas. aircraft, small amounts of dry gas form at room temperature If the container has no vent- ice aren’t a concern. But ex- through a process called sub- ing, the buildup of carbon di- cessive amounts can incapaci- limation that looks like a fog oxide as it changes into a gas tate an aircrew, according to a or smoke coming off it. can lead to an explosion. Add- Federal Aviation Administra- WHAT IS IT USED FOR? ing water accelerates the pro- tion advisory. EDUCATION

8 • the mississippi link October 17 - 23, 2013 www.mississippilink.com Hinds CC Health Care Stuart Little visits Assistant Program the Bologna Center accepting Spring 2014 apps The Mississippi Link Newswire Over 1,800 local school The Mississippi Link Newswire dards based on the State of counselor at 601.376.4802 or children arrived at the Bolo- Hinds Community College Mississippi Nurse Aide Can- Sue Evans at 601.376.4812, gna Performing Arts Center is accepting applications with didate Handbook Exam Con- or visit the Hinds Communi- (BPAC) Oct. 9 to enjoy mati- a priority deadline of Oct. 31 tent Outline. ty College web site at http:// nee performances of Stuart for the Spring 2014 Health Graduates of the one- www.hindscc.edu/. Little, presented by the Dal- Care Assistant program of- semester program will be As Mississippi’s largest las Children’s Theater. Stu- fered at Jackson Campus- awarded the Certificate of community college, Hinds dents traveled to the BPAC Nursing/Allied Health Cen- Health Care Assistant. Stu- Community College is a com- from several counties includ- ter. dents who complete the pro- prehensive institution offering Bolivar, Coahoma, Hum- Hinds offered the 16-week gram may qualify for employ- ing quality, affordable edu- phreys, Leflore, Sunflower, program for the first time in ment as homemakers, nursing cational opportunities with and Washington. fall 2013. assistants, long-term care more than 170 academic, ca- Stuart Little is the first of The Health Care Assistant aides, home health aides, sit- reer and technical programs. five matinees to be presented Program prepares the indi- ters and/or phlebotomists. With six locations in central throughout the school year vidual to assist in providing The Health Care Assistant Mississippi, Hinds enrolled as a part of the Bologna’s health care as a member of a certification can be the first nearly 12,000 credit students School-Time Matinee Series. team under the direction of a step to a career in nursing. in fall 2013. To learn more, During the performance, health care professional. This For questions or more in- visit www.hindscc.edu or call students of all ages discov- Students at the Stuart Little performances at the Bologna Performing Arts curriculum references stan- formation, call an NAHC 1.800.HindsCC. ered the surprising story of a Center. most unusual mouse who was born into an ordinary New York City family. and applauded as Stuart Little cepts of math and the fun of JSU alum, Weather Channel The students were able to zoomed across the stage in his magic. MatheMagic!® will observe that in no time at all, little red race-car towards ex- be presented Wed., Oct. 30, Stuart Little’s life became a se- citing adventures. at 9:30 a.m. for kindergarten meteorologist to give ries of adventures and misad- Coming up next in the Bo- - 3rd graders, and 11:30 a.m. ventures as he learned to sur- logna’s School-Time Mati- for 4th - 8th graders. vive in his super-sized world nee Series is MatheMagic!®, To reserve tickets, please Founders’ Day address of humans. Children inside an exciting performance that call the BPAC Arts Education the theater cheered, laughed, combines the important con- department at 662-846-4844. The Mississippi Link Newswire jor programs they promoted The Weather Channel Me- and the political climate and terologist Vivian Brown will challenges faced during each give the keynote address dur- juncture. Hinds CC recognizes ing Jackson State Universi- Historian Robert Major ty’s Founders’ Day Convoca- Walker, the first black mayor tion scheduled for Oct. 24. Vicksburg, will chronicle The convocation follows 1877 to 1967, while Dr. scholarship recipients, donors a week of activities related Hilliard Lackey, associate to the annual observance of professor of Urban Higher JSU’s history. Other events Education will share his ob- include a book reading, panel servations as the first em- discussions and a reception. ployee of President Dr. John “Each year, we look for- A. Peoples, Jr. (1967-1984), ward to Founders’ Day be- followed by former Dean cause it allows us to reflect of the College of Education on JSU’s rich history and and Human Development amazing progress and growth Dr. Ivory Phillips, who will over the years,” said Dr. Ma- Brown share the challenges and ac- rie O’Banner-Jackson, chair complishments of presidents of the Founders’ Day Com- the society moved the school from 1984 to the present. mittee. “We’re excited that to Jackson, Miss., and it was • Oct. 23 11 a.m. History Ms. Brown will return to her renamed Jackson College. of the Sonic Boom and the alma mater to give the convo- The college was under state Prancing J-Settes, Liberal cation address.” control by 1940. Through a Arts Auditorium, Lecture Among those recognized are Angela Stone, left, of Jackson, and Valencia Gray, right, also of Jackson, who re- Brown, a 1986 JSU gradu- 1974 legislative act, the col- Room 166/266. Retired band ceived the AMR “Ladder to Success” EMT Scholarship. With them, representing American Medical Rescue, is Eric ate, joined The Weather lege became Jackson State director Dr. Lewis Liddell Phillips of Brandon. Channel soon after gradua- University. Five years later, will give highlights on the tion. While at JSU, she re- the Institutions of Higher origin of the marching band ceived a full-athletic schol- Learning officially designat- and its growth from the arship in track and field and ed JSU Mississippi’s Urban 1940s to the present Sonic earned a Bachelor of Science University. Boom of the South. J-Settes degree in meteorology. As a The following is a schedule founder Shirley Middleton meteorologist for The Weath- of Founders’ Day activities: Blakely and a panel of origi- er Channel, Brown has cov- • Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. JSU nal J-Settes will recount their ered major weather events, Names and Sites, Liberal beginning. such as Hurricane Katrina in Arts Auditorium, Lecture • Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. Found- 2005, the April 2011 tornado Room 166/266. Heather ers’ Day Convocation, Gibbs outbreak in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Wilcox will review excerpts Green Walkway. President and most recently, Super from the book, Jackson State Carolyn W. Meyers and the Storm Sandy. University: The First 100 JSU Family will celebrate The institution that would Years 1877-1977, written by 136 years under the theme: become known as Jackson Dean Emerita of Libraries, “One JSU: Higher Purpose, State University was founded Dr. Lelia G. Rhodes. Higher Expectations, Higher Others recognized are Marquise Holmes of Vicksburg, center, who received the Fred and Margie Oakes Scholar- in 1877 as the Natchez Semi- • Oct. 22 at 11:30 a.m. Outcomes.” Meteorologist ship. With him are Donald Oakes, left, and Bettye Oakes. nary, a private church school JSU Presidents, Programs, Vivian Brown will deliver the The Mississippi Link Newswire established in Natchez under Politics and Football, Lib- convocation address. Because of the generosity of do- ships for the school year. the auspices of the American eral Arts Auditorium, Lec- • Oct. 24, Founders’ Day The Hinds Community College nors, the Hinds Community Col- The deadline to apply for a Baptist Home Mission Soci- ture Room 166/266. Three Reception immediately fol- Foundation recognized its 2013- lege Foundation awarded more Hinds Community College Foun- ety of New York. The semi- eminent alumni scholars will lowing the convocation and 2014 scholarship recipients and than 500 scholarships with a total dation scholarship for the 2014- nary educated newly freed share segments of JSU his- bell-ringing ceremony, Stu- donors at a scholarship reception value of more than $500,000. 2015 school year is March 1, 2014. African Americans as min- tory by tracing the chronol- dent Center Ballrooms A and Oct. 4 at the Clyde Muse Center on Most scholarship awards range For more information see the isters and teachers. In 1882, ogy of its presidents, the ma- B. the Rankin Campus. from $500 to full-tuition scholar- Hinds website. Jackson City Council honors Miss JSU The Mississippi Link Newswire mance Troupe. City Councilwoman LaRita Coo- She has been involved in the Stu- per-Stokes and the Jackson City dent Government Association since Council honored Miss JSU 2013-14 her sophomore year, and in the spring Déja Knight in the council chambers semester of 2012, she became a mem- Tuesday, Oct. 8. ber of the Gamma Rho Chapter of Al- Knight was born in Jackson, Miss., pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. but raised in Dallas. The 21-year-old As Miss Jackson State University, senior is a computer science presi- Déja’s platform is “Race to Excel- dential scholar and a W.E.B. DuBois lence.” Her vision is to encourage stu- Honors College student. At Jack- dents to be leaders and to give back to son State, Knight has been an active the community. member of both the JSU Dance En- After graduation, Knight wants to City Councilwoman Cooper-Stokes and Miss JSU semble and MADDRAMA Perfor- become a patent attorney. 2013-14 Déja Knight www.mississippilink.com October 17 - 23, 2013 THE mississippi link • 9 American Heart Association Teaching JROTC students join forces Gardens planted at JPS Schools to feed 10,000 families The Mississippi Link Newswire the world. JPS JROTC cadets from The cadets are well four JPS high schools took prepared for efforts part in a mission to save like this. Striving “to lives Saturday, September motivate young peo- 28, 2013. Cadets from Cal- ple to be better citi- laway, Murrah, Jim Hill and zens,” is the mission Wingfield raised $2,500 and of JROTC. Units at packed more than 10,000 all seven JPS high meals for Stop Hunger Now. schools routinely For the third year in a row, take part in service the JROTC units have partici- and teamwork activi- pated in this service project, ties like this one for which has taken place each Stop Hunger Now. year in the cafeteria at Mur- The vision of Stop rah High School. Hunger Now is to end Forming packaging and world hunger. The shipping assembly lines, non-profit has orga- volunteers prepared meals nized the distribution for distribution. Some mea- of 100 million meals sured rice, soy, dehydrated to starving families JROTC instructor Major Frank Branch vegetables, and a vitamin- in 76 countries. shows off one of the Stop Hunger Now Casey Elementary students, Principal Leslie Coleman, and representatives from the American Heart Asso- fortified flavoring mix into Enlisting the sup- fortified meal packs. ciation and the Jackson Heart Foundation on Teaching Garden Plant Day, Sept. 27, 2013 packages. Others boxed the port of volunteers, packaged meals for efficient local chapters can supply The program upholds edu- The Mississippi Link Newswire shipping. Stop Hunger Now meals to programs that im- cation as key to tackling the sends these meals to feeding pact lifelong change, like Casey Elementary students cycle of poverty that fuels the and crisis programs around school feeding programs. got their hands dirty in the hunger crisis. fight against childhood obesity. The American Heart Asso- ciation and the Jackson Heart Foundation hosted a Teaching Garden Plant Day at the school September 27, 2013. Students, teachers, and volunteers created a garden and planted vegetables such as carrots, ru- tabagas, cabbage, and lettuce. During the event, students learned how to plant seeds and nurture growing plants. Teaching Gardens are part of the American Heart Associ- ation’s new approach to fight- A Casey Elementary student plants seedlings during Teaching Garden ing childhood obesity. The Plant Day. program helps students build healthy bodies and minds ture, and harvest produce. The A Teaching Garden Plant JPS JROTC students work together demonstrating team work in packaging food for the Stop Hunger while teaching nutrition, math, program’s ultimate goal is to Day was also held at McWillie Now community service project. science, and other subjects. promote good eating habits in Elementary School September Students learn to plant, nur- children. 20, 2013. JPS NEWS Get2College FREE ACT Workshops ESF Get2College provides free ACT Prep Workshops for students throughout the school year. The workshops take place on Saturdays from 8–11:45 a.m. at the Mississippi College School of Law, 151 E. Griffith St. in downtown Jackson. Dates for the current school year are:

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10 • the mississippi link October 17 - 23, 2013 www.mississippilink.com Number of Mississippi children with elevated blood lead levels on the decline

The Mississippi Link Newswire ing to increase awareness of child- ble sources of lead from: lead-based meals throughout the day. Lead is obvious symptoms, it frequently Fewer Mississippi children are hood lead poisoning prevention dur- paints, batteries, keys, metal toy absorbed less on a full stomach. goes unrecognized. The only way experiencing lead poisoning, ac- ing the month of October. jewelry, dust and soil, mini-blinds, Anyone in the household who to know whether your child has cording to a recent Mississippi State “Exposure to lead can cause se- electrical cords and garden hoses. works with lead (welding, construc- lead poisoning is to have a blood Department of Health (MSDH) rious health problems for children, Lead poisoning is entirely pre- tion, painting, mechanics) should re- lead test. Request that your child be Lead Poisoning Prevention and such as behavioral and learning ventable. The following tips can remove shoes before coming into the tested for lead poisoning at their next Healthy Homes update. The update problems, slowed growth, hearing duce your child’s exposure to lead: home, change clothes, and shower doctor’s visit. shows the percentage of Mississippi problems, and aggressive patterns Clean your child’s hands with before coming in contact with small For more information on lead and children with elevated blood lead of behavior,” said State Epidemiolo- soap and water before eating and children. healthy homes call 1-866-HLTHY4U levels has decreased from .87 per- gist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. “It’s very after playing outside. If you can’t Have your home tested for lead. If (1-866-458-4948) or visit MSDH cent in 2004 to .31 percent in 2011. important to know what can cause wash their hands with soap and wa- your home was built before 1978, it online at www.HealthyMS.com/ As part of National Lead Poison- lead poisoning and take the neces- ter, use a baby wipe. may contain lead-based paint. lead. Follow MSDH by e-mail and ing Prevention Week - October 21 sary steps to prevent it.” Give your child a diet rich in iron, Have your child tested. Because social media at HealthyMS.com/ through 26, 2013 - MSDH is work- Children can be exposed to possi- calcium, and vitamin C, and frequent lead exposure often occurs with no connect. As demand dwindles, U.S. Portly Taft helped usher blood banks make changes in modern obesity care By Tom Coyne Associated Press By Lauran Neergaard flourishing. Where AP Medical Writer SOUTH BEND, Ind. - women’s corsets of- Blood banks are declaring WASHINGTON - Way before fered some tightening, fewer critical shortages these Weight Watchers or “The Big- Levine said obesity days and in some cases cutting gest Loser,” a president known belts were developed staff in response to dwindling for his girth was helping to usher for men. demand for blood - the result in a modern approach to treating Even then it was of fewer elective surgeries obesity. clear there was no being performed and medical Got a nagging doctor? The quick fix. And if you advances that curb bleeding in 27th president, William H. Taft think high-calorie res- the operating room. did, way back in the early 1900s. taurant food is only a The nation’s blood-collec- A medical historian has analyzed recent problem, well, tion system has undergone a letters between the two, com- Taft wrote a relative dramatic change from just a plete with food diaries and daily that all the formal decade ago, when agencies weigh-ins surely recognizable to dinners required in that oversee the blood supply many of today’s dieters. politics sabotaged his worried whether they could Have a problem with yo-yo di- efforts. FILE - This Feb. 5, 1930, file photo shows for- keep up with the needs of an eting and weight gain? Yep, Taft In his first year with mer President and U.S. Supreme Court Chief did, too. Yorke-Davies, Taft aging population. In this Aug. 20, 2013, photo, technician Greg Snyder, right, finishes up a Justice William Howard Taft in his judicial The Oct. 14 report offers a rare lost 59 pounds, Levine Now blood banks are mak- blood draw from Chris Page after he donated blood in an Indiana Blood robes. History buffs know Taft is the only pres- peek at the history of obesity, found, only to regain ing fewer but more targeted Center Bloodmobile in Indianapolis. AP Photo/Michael Conroy ident-turned-Supreme Court chief justice, but appeals for donations and re- through the experiences of one of it. Only after leaving he’s also remembered as the president whose ducing the size of their opera- several years, Triulzi said. Because people need blood the first American public figures the White House did weight, at times well over 300 pounds, made tions. The AABB surveyed hospi- every single day,” said Barb to struggle openly with weight - Taft shed significant headlines. AP Photo/Files Blood centers shifted “from tals and blood centers about Kain, spokeswoman for Blood and how a doctor aided in an era weight and keep it off, a collect-as-much-as-you-can blood-management programs Systems in Scottsdale, Ariz., when physician treatment of obe- with help from a different doctor, a prelude to the Atkins diet. Taft mentality to a collect-to-need in 2011 and found nearly a which provides blood to hos- sity was just emerging. she noted. was to weigh himself daily and mentality,” said Dr. Darrell third of hospitals surveyed pitals in 18 states. Taft’s “rise to political power “It’s really, really hard to mail a weekly report. Triulzi, medical director for had started such programs. The Indiana Blood Cen- coincided with this change in lose weight and keep it off. If it Levine compared the hand- the Institute for Transfusion Advances in surgical meth- ter recently declared a criti- medical thinking, which led to wasn’t, we’d all be thin,” said written weigh-ins and the typed Medicine in Pittsburgh and a ods, including laparoscopic cal shortage, which Waxman the first celebrity weight loss Kahan, who was struck by simi- letters to the doctor. Sometimes former president of AABB, techniques that use small said arose because summer is patient,” said Deborah Levine, larities between Taft’s struggles Taft cheated. formerly known as the Ameri- “keyhole” incisions, have also usually a slower time for do- an assistant professor at Rhode and many weight-loss efforts to- And Yorke-Davies nagged, can Association of Blood curbed the need for blood. nations. The center receives Island’s Providence College. Her day. “We recognize this problem politely, but a lot. One month the Banks. “They started collect- Experts say that doesn’t about 30 percent of its blood report, part of research for a book as a disease, and yet at the same doctor fussed that Taft’s weight ing only what they needed. mean there’s a blood glut, but from high school and college about the course of obesity in the time we expect people to just be loss was only 9 pounds, not the That’s new to the industry. there are fewer times when students who are less likely to U.S., appears in the journal An- able to manage it once we write intended 14. When Taft slacked We’re still learning how to do blood banks declare short- give during the summer. nals of Internal Medicine. down a diet for them.” off, the doctor wrote that he’d that well.” ages and issue urgent pleas for Donors at a recent blood- Sports fans might recognize “Today, doctors know that for heard “you are much stouter than Job cuts have been a part of donations, which were once collection drive in Indianap- Taft as the latest addition to the someone who’s obese, shedding you were a few months ago.” the process. commonplace. olis say they don’t plan to Washington Nationals’ racing even 5 percent to 10 percent of Levine concludes that some The Indiana Blood Cen- Instead, blood centers have change their habits. presidents. History buffs know the original weight can improve core practices - close doctor- ter announced in June that it altered their approach, hold- Chris Page, a 53-year-old he’s the only president-turned- health,” he added. patient communication, tracking would eliminate 45 positions ing fewer drives and often military liaison for a job- Supreme Court chief justice. Yorke-Davies had written a weight and food diaries - still are in a restructuring that also targeting people with specific placement company, said he But he’s also remembered as the popular diet book, “Foods for the in use. involved reducing its mobile blood types. Some are even used to contribute regularly president whose weight, at times Fat: A Treatise on Corpulency The challenge is to find a bal- operations, closing a donor offering gas cards, T-shirts or but had not done so in a while. well over 300 pounds, made and a Dietary for its Cure.” He ance between helpful advice and center and cutting other costs the chance to win tickets to He decided to donate again af- headlines. and Taft had a long-distance re- nagging, said Dr. Mladen Golubic because demand from hospi- NFL football games as incen- ter learning of a blood drive in Taft hired British dieting ex- lationship. The doctor mailed a of the Cleveland Clinic Wellness tals had fallen 24 percent from tives. his office building. pert Nathaniel Yorke-Davies in three-page list of allowed and Institute. Some of the clinic’s pa- the previous year. Type O Negative blood, for “There’s always a need, and 1905, four years before becom- forbidden foods - heavy on lean tients opt for daily, personalized The Community Blood example, is the most sought- it’s something that’s replen- ing president. Then 314 pounds, meats and reducing sugar, almost emails to track their progress. Center of the Ozarks in after because it can be trans- ishable,” he said. Taft was worried about Springfield, Mo., announced fused into any patient. It is Jim Valmore, a 70-year-old heartburn and other health in March that it was cutting frequently used in emergency retired electrical engineer from problems - he was famously staff by nearly 18 percent. situations before caregiv- Indianapolis, started donat- fatigued, presumably from Blood centers in Florida, West ers are able to determine the ing blood platelets 28 years obesity-caused sleep apnea Virginia and Connecticut have blood type of the recipient. ago when a secretary where he - and possibly also about his taken similar steps. Only about 7 percent of the worked was diagnosed with a career, Levine wrote. The blood-collection sys- population has O Negative brain tumor. He donates every The candid exchanges tem began changing dramati- blood, yet it makes up 13 per- two weeks and has been honored between doctor and patient cally with the Great Reces- cent of blood used by the Indi- by the Indiana Blood Center for highlight the ups and down sion, when Americans who ana Blood Center. giving 47 gallons of blood. of weight loss. had lost their jobs and health “So we have to over-collect “I do it just because I can. “I feel in excellent condi- insurance put off non-critical that blood group,” said Dr. It doesn’t cost me anything. It tion. I used to suffer from MALE BREAST CANCER procedures. Dan Waxman, the center’s takes a little bit of my time,” acidity of stomach, and I The need for blood is still executive vice president and he said. “It’s like donating suppose that was due to overloading it,” Taft wrote at Of all the cancers, breast cancer Sometimes a breast cancer can falling even as the economy chief medical officer. to any other cause. To me, it may be the one to get the most press. spread to lymph nodes under the recovers. Demand dropped by The South Bend Medical feels good to share what I can one point. Even professional football players arm and cause a lump or swelling 8.2 percent from 2008 to 2011 Foundation in Mishawaka in share.” Dusting off those archives wear pink athletic shoes in the month there, even before the original tumor is important to remind peo- of October to show support for the in the breast tissue is large enough and continues to drop, accord- August flashed a message to Keeping donors like Page dreaded disease. However, many to be felt. Lumps in the breast ing to a report by the AABB. passing motorists offering and Valmore in the pipeline ple that obesity isn’t some people, including some of those aren’t always caused by cancer. Contributing to the decline those with Type O blood a $10 is essential even with lower scary new 21st-century prob- aforementioned professional athletes, For example, most breast lumps in lem, said Dr. Scott Kahan of don’t realize that breast cancer isn’t men are caused by gynecomastia, are blood-management pro- gas card if they donated. demand. Blood usually has just a woman’s disease. Men have a harmless enlargement of breast grams, which include collect- Experts say there’s also a shelf life of 42 days, and George Washington Univer- breast tissue too, thus they are tissue. Still, if you notice any breast ing blood lost during an op- strong demand for platelets, some donated blood typically sity and the STOP Obesity susceptible to developing the cancer. changes, you should see your health Alliance. The disease is most common in care professional as soon as possible. eration and returning it to the Type AB plasma, which is has to be discarded because older men, but younger men can be Please call THE MISSISSIPPI CANCER patient, maximizing hemoglo- used in trauma and burn vic- of screening issues or other Yes, obesity rates have diagnosed with breast cancer as well. INSTITUTE at 601-249-5510 to discuss bin levels to prevent anemia tims and cancer patients, and problems. surged to epidemic levels The disease might be even deadlier in treatment options. We’re located at over the past few decades. men since they tend not to check their 1501 Aston Avenue. Men should see and using medications to re- red blood cells, which are Kain said the decrease in breast routinely and may miss out on the doctor for any thickening, lumps, or duce bleeding during surgery. given to accident and gunshot demand has strengthened the But waistlines actually be- the warning signs such as a lump in changes in breast tissue, appearance, Blood-management pro- victims and used in elective supply line. gan to expand in the mid- the breast tissue. skin texture, or the nipples. grams have been around for surgeries. “The blood supply across 19th century, as food be- more than a decade, but have “I hope that people don’t the country is stronger than it came easier to cultivate and only started catching on in read that news and say, ‘Oh, has been in a long time,” she distribute, Kahan said. Diet larger numbers in the past there’s not a need for me.’ said. books and pamphlets began OPINION

www.mississippilink.com October 17 - 23, 2013 THE mississippi link • 11 There were alternatives Enough is enough By William Spriggs With America’s families tak- government and threatens to create to bankruptcy in Detroit Triceedneywire.com ing to the streets asking Congress a global economic crisis over the By Julianne Malveaux available. care, it breaks a covenant when cur- The Repub- to take action, the CHC would be honor of America is not acceptable. NNPA Columnist Instead of bankruptcy, an option rent retirees find the conditions of lican-led House responding to the will and desires If President Obama concedes to You don’t have for Detroit might be federal and state their retirement packages altered. of Representa- of millions of Americans. But I am this type of strategy, then America to be from Detroit assistance. Five years ago, Chrysler From a distance, many will look tives has voted 42 sure that Fox News’ anchors would will limp from one manufactured to be angry at what and General Motors said they would askance at Detroit; it’s alleged “mis- times to derail the go ballistic over national parks be- crisis to the next. Congress has a is happening there. fail if they couldn’t get help from the management” and a series of scan- Affordable Care ing closed and held hostage to CHC responsibility to pass a budget, and And you don’t federal government. More than $80 dals that have tarnished the city’s Act. demands on immigration reform. to pass legislation to ensure that have to be from billion was spent to help them and image. Tarnished image or not, pen- That’s 42 more times than they Despite analysis from the Con- America pays its debt. President Detroit to lend your some of their suppliers. sion cuts hurts the most vulnerable. have voted on raising the minimum gressional Budget Office that Obama need not bargain anything voice to an injustice that not only af- Congress and the auto companies In Detroit, the average pensioner wage, increasing federal invest- passing the immigration act will to get Congress to do its job. fects Detroit, but also the rest of the justified their request for help by receives just $1,900 a month, and ments in our roads or highways or lower the federal deficit and raise The current potential resolution nation. If you agree with the Rain- saying that the failure of these large current pension costs represent just helping local school districts get projections of future growth rates is a Senate proposal to fund the bow/PUSH Coalition on this mat- companies would cut employment 4 percent of total revenues. the hundreds of thousands of teach- for America’s economy, Fox News government at a level below the ter, please go to change.org, search by at least 1 million workers at a No one who retired from service ers whose jobs were lost when the would insist the government cannot amount originally proposed by Re- for Detroit Bankruptcy, and sign the time when the unemployment rate to the city of Detroit is eligible for Great Recession cut local tax reve- be high jacked by demands from a publican Rep. Paul Ryan for 2014, Rainbow/PUSH-sponsored petition. was plummeting. Social Security, so pensions and nue into our children’s classrooms. few members of Congress. back when he took power of the Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has If Detroit-based companies de- savings represent the sole source for That makes the count zero votes Yet, here we are. The House has House Budget Committee in 2011. pulled a fast one on the citizens of serve federal assistance, loans, and their support. This isn’t just happen- on the things America’s families held 42 votes to kill access to sub- Since 2010, the president has ne- Detroit. When he appointed Emer- grants, why doesn’t the city of De- ing in Detroit. As many as 100 cities want to see Congress address. In- sidies for private health insurance gotiated to give Republicans more gency Manager Kevin Orr, he fast- troit? are looking to see if Detroit’s pos- stead, having lost 42 times at their to America’s middle-class families, than they initially requested in bud- tracked the bankruptcy process with In 1975, New York City was sible pension-busting is something strategy, if this were a ‘best of’ refuses to fix our broken immigra- get cuts. The federal deficit is now just 90 days elapsing between Orr’s about to go bankrupt when federal they can replicate in their states. competition like the World Series tion system in a way that would cut half the size it was relative to the appointment and the beginning of and state authorities put together a Gov. Snyder will argue that he best of seven games, House Re- the deficit and boost growth and is size of the economy in 2009. And bankruptcy proceedings. Had Orr Municipal Assistance Corporation appointed an emergency manager publicans are now playing for ‘best sticking to its strategy of closing the the deficit is projected to continue moved in a more deliberate manner, to bring the city back to life. While because the city wouldn’t manage it- out of 85’ to see if they can finally government to the people. to fall below the targets set by the the citizens of Detroit may have had disaster relief hardly constitutes a self. He won’t disclose that the state derail people from getting access to Their next move is to double Super committee that initiated the some input in the process. bailout, we spent $110 billion in di- of Michigan owes Detroit money, affordable health insurance. down on threatening the fragile sequestration cuts. Instead, the people of Detroit saster relief in New Orleans. and that his emergency manager, However, the catch is what they state of the economy by repudi- Yet, the economy is still not re- have had neither voice nor vote in When Superstorm Sandy de- with unlimited power, has spent are shooting for is now coming at ating the word and honor of the covering from the Great Recession a process that circumvents democ- stroyed homes and businesses in more than $100 million “studying” the expense of all of America’s United States of America. Around of five years ago: employment is racy. The 23,000 pensioners who New York and New Jersey last year, the Detroit fiscal situation. workers having access to their gov- the globe, governments, compa- still below its 2007 level, median retired from government service, Congress spent $51 billion in relief. Detroit did not request an emer- ernment. nies and people hold U.S. Trea- family incomes are still thousands those who use open space and rec- One might argue that the fiscal state gency manager. The governor im- Families of veterans cannot get sury notes, because at its founding, below their peak and more of reational facilities such as Belle of Detroit is a disaster, a disaster posed him on them. Detroit did not timely payments to help bury their America pledged and made good America’s children struggle in pov- Isle (now leased to the state) or the manufactured by political forces file for bankruptcy, the emergency dead, small business owners can- on its word as a fledgling nation to erty. Detroit Museum, those who depend pandering to the mostly-white sub- manager did. not get loans, people cannot get honor its debts. It also would be wrong for Presi- on already-eroding city services, urbs in favor of a city that is 80 per- The state government takeover their home loan papers approved China does not buy U.S. Trea- dent Obama to trade our earned including garbage pickup, public cent black. of Detroit is not just a Detroit issue. on time, children are losing out on sury notes out of some nefarious benefits from Social Security and lighting, and other services are al- In response to this manufactured If Gov. Snyder gets his way, he will Head Start, mothers are losing out motive as much as they understand Medicare to satisfy the demands of lowed no say in the status of their disaster, it is not unreasonable for set a precedent for any ailing city to on food assistance for their children that U.S. Treasury notes are bet- Republicans for low taxes for the city. the federal and state governments be taken over and to have its vot- through the Women, Infants and ter than gold in the current world richest Americans, many of whom Why is the emergency manager to provide assistance to rebuild De- ing rights and fiscal discretion sus- Child (WIC) nutrition program - all economy. Our ability as a nation to benefited from the bailout of the rushing bankruptcy? There are al- troit. Just as the automakers argued pended. so the Republicans can try stopping have a government with the option corrupted banking system. ternatives, including restructuring. that their bankruptcy would elimi- The people of Detroit have not peoples’ access to health insurance of expanding our economy when The lesson of this downturn is Raising taxes on water supplied to nate jobs, so might Detroit argue been allowed to weigh in on the from private health insurance com- needed and make investments in that America’s families are underin- suburban cities is another way to that its bankruptcy will not only dis- future of their city, and those they panies. our children’s future rests largely sured for the ups and downs of the raise revenue. Instead of moving in rupt Michigan’s economy, but also elected have been placed at the pe- Having failed through normal on the ‘bond of the full faith’ people economy. Scaring older people and this direction the emergency man- the nation’s. riphery of negotiations. The move channels of getting legislation have that America keeps its word. stealing benefits from our children, ager seems to favor selling valuable The effort to cut pensions, and toward bankruptcy is both undemo- passed, Republicans sided with At the moment, it is what who will bear the brunt of the cuts, assets. thus spending, has a negative effect cratic and fiscally imprudent. And it conservative strategists who ear- makes us the global leader. Even is not going to make America’s Is this what the state had in mind on the overall economy. Restructur- is part of a trend that may hit your lier this year conceived a plan to the thought of reversing the hard- economy stronger. when they voided a law that re- ing health care obligations to the financially strapped city. shut down the federal government earned legacy of our nation’s 237- Fixating on the deficit is ruining quired the city’s police and firefight- public sector (Obamacare, Medi- Julianne Malveaux is a Wash- to force President Barack Obama year history is to surrender our our economy. It is now reckless to ers to live in Detroit? That move care) represents a federal subsidy. ington, D.C.-based economist and to concede. Thank goodness the unique standing in the world. It engage in further cuts to our chil- eroded the revenue base, and it also While it may be unavoidable that writer. She is President Emerita president has stood firm against this would be equivalent to sending our dren’s education and risk America’s left the city less safe because protec- future pensioners face a different set of Bennett College for Women in reckless behavior and refused to ne- nuclear arsenal to China and hand- future with inadequate investments tive service workers are not readily restructuring of benefits and health Greensboro, N.C. gotiate with these tactics. ing them the global mantle. in our roads and bridges, research To understand if these tactics are The world economy would be in science and health. It is now that really what Republicans claim to be thrown into disarray as central we need to concentrate on getting the ‘new rule of the day,’ ask how banks and governments rushed to people back to work and improving Fox News would react if the Con- devise another standard of security. the prospects for continued Ameri- Dr. Ben Carson: ‘Gifted gressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Loan activity would halt because can growth and prosperity. decided that it would vote against a U.S. Treasury notes serve as rock Continuing a path of growth too Hands,’ foot in mouth funding resolution for the govern- solid collateral for so many transac- slow to generate jobs and cutting ment if the House Republican lead- tions. off our children’s future is a poor By George E. Curry a columnist for the Right-wing Na- In 2008, George W. Bush pre- ership did not pass the comprehen- Clearly, this is not the way to legacy to leave. Enough is enough. NNPA Columnist tional Review, compared Carson to sented Carson with the Presidential sive immigration reform legislation run government. Creating crises Follow Spriggs on Twitter: @ Dr. Ben Carson racial apologist Booker T. Washing- Medal of Freedom. early. that affects the functioning of the WSpriggs. became the darling ton. David Graham, writing in The Carson has made several con- of conservatives Atlantic, called him Herman Cain troversial remarks after his appear- earlier this year by without the “personal skeletons.” ance at the White House. In March, stridently attacking And the conservative Wall Street he said on Fox TV: “Marriage is the Affordable Care Journal ran an op-ed under the head- between a man and a woman. No Act with President line, “Ben Carson for President.” group, be they gays, be they NAM- Obama sitting just a few feet away. Carson became a paid contribu- BLA [North American Man/Boy Carson, who was serving as the key- tor to Fox News, was hired to write Love Association], be they people note speaker at the National Prayer a weekly column for the Right-wing who believe in bestiality, it doesn’t Breakfast at the White House, said: Washington Times, and became in matter what they are. They don’t get “Here’s my solution: When a per- demand as a speaker at the annual to change the definition.” son is born, give him a birth certifi- Conservative Political Action Con- Under pressure, Carson withdrew cate, an electronic medical record, ference (CPAC) and any national as commencement speaker for the and a health savings account to event that attracts more than three Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. which money can be contributed - conservatives. He also apologized for “not the best pretax - from the time you’re born Professionally, Carson is no dumb choice of words,” called his critics ’til the time you die. When you die, man. He earned his undergraduate racist, and then apologized again. you can pass it on to your family degree from Yale University and his Of all of his outrageous com- members, so that when you’re 85 M.D. from the University of Michi- ments, his latest one ranks among years old and you got six diseases, gan. At the age of 33, he became the most egregious. you’re not trying to spend up every- director of pediatric neurosurgery Speaking at a Voter Values Sum- thing. You’re happy to pass it on and at Johns Hopkins University in Bal- mit, Carson said, “I have to tell you there’s nobody talking about death timore, the youngest major division that Obamacare is, really, I think, the panels. director in the school’s history. worst thing that’s happened to this “Number one. And also, for the In 1987, he led a 70-member sur- nation since slavery. It was never people who were indigent who gical ream that separated twins who about healthcare, it was about con- don’t have any money we can make had been joined at the back of the trol.” contributions to their HSA [Health head. After the successful 22-hour First, the Affordable Care Act courtesy of BlackCommentator.com Savings Account] each month be- surgery, Carson gained national rec- does what its proper title implies - it cause we already have this huge pot ognition. His autobiography, Gifted makes health care affordable to mil- Second, any idiot knows that hav- the slave codes in various states tor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, of money. Instead of sending it to Hands: The Ben Carson Story, lions of people, including the un- ing access to healthcare is not worse made it illegal to teach blacks to read is editor-in-chief of the National some bureaucracy, let’s put it in their was published in 1992. The book insured. If making insurance more than slavery. or write. Newspaper Publishers Associa- HSAs. Now they have some control recounts how his mother, Sonya, affordable, not allowing insurance Enslaved Africans had no rights, The Affordable Health Care Act tion News Service (NNPA.) He is over their own health care.” reared him and his older brother, companies to reject people with pre- as the Supreme Court ruled in its is worse than that? a keynote speaker, moderator, and Predictably, the Right wing Curtis, after she and her husband, existing conditions and allowing 1857 Dred Scott decision, “which It’s a ridiculous comparison. At media coach. Curry can be reached rushed to embrace him. Rush Lim- Robert, divorced when Ben was children to remain on their parents’ the white man was bound to re- the rate he is going, Carson’s pho- through his Web site, www.george- baugh, Sean Hannity and the crew at eight years old. In 2009, TNT re- insurance policies until they are 26 spect.” They were brutalized, de- tograph will be slapped on boxes of curry.com. You can also follow him Fox News were ecstatic that a prom- leased a television movie with the years old isn’t about healthcare, graded, whipped, killed, and raped rice. Dr. Ben will be more appropri- at www.twitter.com/currygeorge inent black neurosurgeon shared same title as his book, starring Cuba the esteemed neurosurgeon doesn’t at the whim of the slave master. ately known as Uncle Ben. and George E. Curry Fan Page on their world view. Jonah Goldberg, Gooding Jr. as Ben Carson. know the definition of healthcare. Marriage was not recognized and George E. Curry, former edi- Facebook.

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By Daphne Higgins we should never be ashamed Religion Editor to call His name. Toppling Temptation It’s Home- At the start of service, coming Week several people who were on for Jackson program acknowledged their By Rev. Leon Collier offering which was the socially family were no longer in the ness that he was righteous…” Special to The Mississippi Link State Univer- joy in being able to worship higher profession? It seems that Garden of Eden, God still talked Cain had a spiritual issue he had sity! Oh, in together and to build on a W e l c o m e Cain didn’t count on faith as did to them after the fall of Adam. not dealt with. He didn’t walk in case you didn’t relationship between this es- back to our sec- Abel, but Cain counted on his God opened a new way for the faith and when he tried to wor- know, I am a teemed university and Col- ond lesson that profession to get him by with children of men to return to ship God in the flesh it was not proud graduate of the best lege Hill; one that began more deals with temp- God. But God wasn’t solely Him in religious worship and it accepted. 1 John 3:12 reads: Historically Black College/ than 106 years ago when the tation. We will looking at what they did, he was through sacrifices. God still “Do not be like Cain who was University ever. school donated land (just two begin with the looked at their hearts. If God talked with people after the fall of the evil one and murdered his Oops, back to my editorial blocks away from JSU) to emptation of a doesn’t accept your character of Adam because we see this in brother. And why did he murder - Each year, the festivities College Hill and from there a bad attitude.” then what you do for Him is Genesis 4:6 where God talked him? Because his own deeds that surround the university’s connection was born that will Genesis 4:2 reads: “Abel was automatically dis-qualified. 1 to Cain: “The Lord said to Cain, were evil and his brother’s righ- celebration are wonderful live for as long as the two in- a keeper of sheep, but Cain was Samuel 16:7, “…man looks on ‘Why are you angry and why is teous.” but this year, I am even more stitutions exist. a tiller of the ground.” the outward appearance, but the your face sad?’” The evil one is the devil. So, proud of being an alumna God, thank you for bring- One Bible scholar said, “Abel, LORD looks on the heart.” The Lord asked Cain a very Cain worshipped before God and participant in the activi- ing us together more than 100 though he was the younger I took a closer look at what important question. Why are and made offerings to Him, but ties that are sponsored by my years ago, and for the days to brother, is mentioned first, prob- Abel and Cain offered to the you angry? What led you to be- he was of the devil. Notice God school of choice. come. Thank you for our stu- ably on account of the distinc- Lord: Genesis 4:4 reads: “Abel come so angry? Sometimes we talked to Cain, but it didn’t do Why, you may ask? Well, dents, alumni, and the com- tion of his religious character.” brought fat portions from the need people in our lives that will any good because Cain still did it’s because the kick-off to munity as we all continue to Being a shepherd gave Abel firstborn of his flock and the help us take a real look at our- what was in his spirit to do. 1 Homecoming Week began grow in you both spiritually ample opportunity to meditate LORD respected Abel and his selves so we can get to the root John 3:12 makes it clear why with worship service. I have and educationally. Thank you upon the Lord in the fields much offering.” The Hebrew word for of the problem that has us act- Cain didn’t listen to God…he been told that this is not the for kindred spirits. Because like David and Moses had done. offering here is minchah which ing the way we act. God wanted belonged to the devil…he was first time the Homecoming of you, the Almighty, bless- Hebrews 11:4 reflects that Abel is a sacrificial offering of grati- Cain to look at and deal with not a man of faith. Week’s inaugural event in- ings continue to fall upon us; was a man who walked by faith. tude made without blood…a the root of his anger by asking Cain had not dealt with the is- cluded uniting a local church even if we are oblivious to Biblical scholarship also bloodless offering. Both Cain him where his anger was com- sue of a lack of faith and there- with the students, faculty, Your wonderful works. As a reflects that farming was the and Abel made this type of of- ing from? fore, it was hard not to yield to staff, and administrators of member of College Hill and more honorable profession than fering, but Abel went a step fur- Most people would answer the temptation of harming his JSU to thank God for His JSU families, I thank you for shepherding, but Cain was not ther by offering a blood sacrifice God’s question by going back to own brother. When we do not blessings; nor will it be the allowing us to not only share an honorable person in charac- and Bible scholars say by doing Genesis 4:5, “He did not respect deal with our inner issues it be- last. your Word in our community ter. In fact, in Jude 1:11, Cain this Abel acknowledged his sin Cain and his offering. And Cain comes next to impossible to not However, it is the first of Jackson, but throughout is mentioned among those who and showed he had faith in the was very angry, and his coun- yield to the temptation of harm- one that I’ve attended and I the world. did evil. In God’s eyes, it’s not future work of Christ on the tenance fell.” So, Cain felt dis- ing others. Misery loves compa- thank God for His wonderful The Mississippi Link, a what you do that counts the cross as promised after Adam respected and devalued. When ny, but when you deal with what anointing of such a glorious messenger for news in and most, but rather it’s who you are sinned (Genesis 3:15). people feel like they have been causes you misery you won’t be experience. around the state of Mississip- in character the carries weight In summary, Cain just said overlooked and disrespected, tempted to abuse and harm oth- This year, College Hill pi, asks that you let us help with God. thank you, but Abel not only especially when they feel like ers. Missionary Baptist Church, you to communicate the good Your character is more im- said thank you, but he also ac- they have given their very best, Rev. Leon Collier is the pas- 1600 Florence Ave., served as news of our Lord. portant than your profession. knowledged his sins and trust- they will get angry. tor of Makarios Worship Center, the partnering church. Wor- Remember the verse that Abel may have had the lower ed in the redemption God had Notice Cain never said any- 464 Church Rd., Madison. He ship was held in the Rose E. I often find myself sharing profession, but he had the best planned (Genesis 3:15). When thing to God, he never even and wife, Minister Yolanda; McCoy Auditorium and what with you - Isaiah 52:7 (NIV), character. By the way, the best you come before God each Sun- responded to God’s question, are the proud parents of three a magnificent service it was. which reads: “How beauti- that Cain had to offer from his day is it just a simple thank you but his face bespoke a thousand daughters: Noel, Leona and God’s presence took control. ful on the mountains are the profession was unacceptable to or are you really trying to get words. Some people may not Leondria. Rev. Collier has re- As graduates, as students, feet of those who bring good God because his character was right with God by truly trust- verbally express their frustra- ceived degrees from Criswell as people, and yes - even as news, who proclaim peace, bad. Abel had a more excellent ing in Him? Notice that Cain tion, but you can see it in their College in Dallas, Texas; South- Christians - we often get lost who bring good tidings, who sacrifice; because it was offered got nothing from God because attitudes and on their faces. ern Methodist University - Per- in trying to make sure that ev- proclaim salvation, who say in a more excellent spirit. he lacked faith. If you come to In verse 5, his rejected offer- kins School of Theology; and a eryone is focused on getting to Zion, Your God reigns!” When we understand that ag- church with simple gratitude ing is a part of the reason why Masters of Divinity from Mem- the masses out to enjoy all The Mississippi Link, a riculture was considered a high- alone without faith and not re- Cain became angry, but there is phis Theological Seminary. He that Homecoming Week has messenger for news in and er profession than shepherding ally wanting to change, God another reason why Cain was participated in the Theological to offer those who want to around the state of Missis- this helps us to understand why won’t be pleased and you will angry. Cain had an unresolved Opportunities Program at Har- participate, and honestly, this sippi, would like to not only Cain may have gotten angry never change. spiritual issue and Hebrews 11:4 vard Divinity School in Cam- was no exception. However, share your news but all who when his offering was rejected. We all know that unresolved tells us what that issue was: “By bridge, Mass. Rev. Collier can the major encouragement that would like to tell others about How could God accept Abel’s issues make us vulnerable to faith Abel offered to God a more be reached at 601.260.3016, surrounded this day of partic- the Lord’s goodness and offering and it was of a lower temptation. The perfect exam- excellent sacrifice than Cain, 601.855.7898 or e-mail kar- ipation was becoming closer about their places of worship profession, and reject Cain’s ple is - although Adam and his through which he obtained wit- [email protected] to God. and even those religious in- In all that we do, in all stitutions that are visited. of the celebrations that we Contact Daphne M. Higgins enjoy, we should never ap- at religion@mississippilink. proach it without acknowl- com. Fax 601-896-0091 or Methodist Church debates edging the Supreme One, mail your information to The God. Because of Him, we are Mississippi Link, 2659 Liv- able to partake of so much ingston Road, Jackson, MS online communion and because of His goodness 39213.

Special to The Mississippi Link meaning of communion. ing availability of church re- As online worship be- United Methodists practice sources online, participating comes more common in some open communion, meaning in communion has mostly re- churches, leaders within the all who worship are invited mained a part of the physical United Methodist Church are to partake. Many churches act of worship in a congrega- debating whether the denomi- celebrate communion once a tion. nation should condone online month, though each church “The Methodist understand- communion. decides how often to serve it. ing of communion arguably is About 30 denominational A move towards accepting more low church and less em- leaders met last week after online communion might be phasis on the ‘real presence,’” Central United Methodist inevitable in some quarters, Tooley said, when compared Church in Concord, N.C., an- given the denomination’s to denominations like the nounced plans to launch an history, said Mark Tooley, a Episcopal church. online campus that potentially Methodist who is president of With Methodists’ history of would offer online commu- the conservative Institute on itinerant evangelism spread nion. Some nondenomina- Religion and Democracy. through circuit-riding preach- tional churches already offer “Methodists have a long ing, online communion fits with online communion, accord- history of pragmatism, which the denomination’s populist ing to United Methodist News might make them a little more bent, said Stephen Gunter, asso- Service, but leaders urged the susceptible,” Tooley said. ciate dean for Methodist studies denomination’s bishops to call Communion takes on dif- at Duke Divinity School. for a moratorium on the prac- ferent forms among various “It’s always been about how tice and do further study of Christian denominations, but we get the gospel to the next of the Ecumenical Institute uting prayer requests (43 per- churches in the country, in- online ministries. it generally involves the re- person,” he said. of Theology and professor of cent), registering people for cluded a blog post in 2010 il- The majority of the leaders enactment of Jesus’ Last Sup- But Methodists also have theology at St. Mary’s Semi- events (39 percent) and auto- lustrating how to prepare for agreed with the statement that per by taking bread and wine a history of accountability, nary and University. “Like a mating other church processes online communion by having communion “entails the actual (or, as the UMC prefers, un- checking on one another’s hug or a kiss, like incarnation (30 percent). elements, such as bread or a tactile sharing of bread and fermented grape juice). spiritual life, Gunter said. and resurrection, communion Scott Thumma, a sociolo- cracker and wine or Kool-Aid, wine in a service that involves Also called the Eucharist “I can’t see how someone requires bodies that touch.” gist of religion at Hartford on hand. A spokeswoman said people corporeally together or the Lord’s Supper, many (who’s) satisfied to be in front It is difficult to tell how Seminary, said that none of that the church currently does in the same place.” Not ev- protestants see the rite as an of a TV or computer screen many churches are offering the 80-some churches that online communion at periodic eryone, however, agreed that expression of faith rather than would be interested in being online worship or online com- he has studied that offer on- gatherings for online volun- congregants must be in the the actual body and blood of held accountable to anything.” munion as part of their regular line services also offer virtual teers rather than as a weekly same place. Jesus, as the Catholic Church Some worry that online services. communion. practice. The debate raises funda- teaches. communication is becoming A LifeWay Research sur- “In many ways this is a par- Eventually the Methodists’ mental questions at the heart Many churches have an alternate form of commu- vey of a thousand Protestant allel discussion to the earlier debate on online communion of the church experience: the launched online options for nity for Christians. churches found that while 78 debate about whether online could be presented before definition of community, indi- church activities, including “Digital mediation is now percent have a website, less community is ‘real’ commu- the General Conference, the vidual participation, the role worship, seminary, ordina- preferred to the immediacy than half of them use their nity,” Thumma said. denomination’s top lawmak- of tradition and basic theo- tion counseling and financial of embodied conversation,” sites for interactive purposes, LifeChurch.tv, one of ing body, in 2016 in Portland, logical understandings of the giving. Despite the grow- wrote Brent Laytham, dean such as obtaining and distrib- the most innovative online Ore.

www.mississippilink.com October 17 - 23, 2013 THE mississippi link • 13 Controlling your anger p r ese r v e d Facing the before it controls you - Part VI fear of rejection By Pastor Simeon R. Green III This is quite the opposite of than you should. And shame is 69 - David, through his dis- Special to The Mississippi Link love - love being the experience an inner acknowledgment that tress, always acknowledges By Shewanda Riley had of “what if they reject me.” Columnist Many of us that as Christians we should al- the worst thought of you is true. God’s love and faithfulness. Seeing it that way, it’s gotten have been taught ways aspire to know within us. Guilt and shame remove your • Over-politeness, constant “Do not easier to deal with people re- not to express We need to know God’s love ability to stand up for yourself cheerfulness (fake) - The waste yourself jecting what I write. angry feelings. for us. We also need to have a because you don’t feel worthy goal is to hide the anger and in rejection; The impact of rejection may In our childhood, love for other people, and we to stand. not eliminate it. In fact, some do not bark sting for a little bit but it’s noth- expressing anger can give this out of the inspira- Physical signs of hidden an- people can actually have a against the bad, ing like the lingering heaviness may have been tional love that God provides in ger: secret angry life where they but chant the of the fear of rejection. Like too dangerous; perhaps it was our lives. • Clenched jaws and teeth es- spend a great deal of time beauty of the in dating, the fear of getting not tolerated, or it was ignored, When you feel hurt, it is pecially while sleeping and energy internally resent- good.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson turned down for a date is some- dismissed - even ridiculed. normal to feel angry. Anger is • Tired more easily than usual ing their life, situations and One of the things I fear the times worse than when it actu- Therefore, even as adults we a cue to respond to a harmful • Difficulty getting to sleep or people. most when I go to the doctor ally happens. may have difficulty expressing situation. Anger is a motivator sleeping through the night • Boredom, apathy, loss of in- isn’t the needle when they take “I think that you have to be- anger, even when the appropri- to act when you feel threatened. • Waking up tired rather than terest in things you are usual- blood, it’s getting on that scale lieve in your destiny, that you ate expression of displeasure That is what anger is designed refreshed ly enthusiastic about, depres- to see what my weight is. will succeed, that you will meet or anger is acceptable in cur- to do and as such is a positive. • Migraine headaches/high sion - When the accumulated The last time I went to the a lot of rejection and it is not rent relationships. After years But anger becomes complicat- blood pressure anger reaches a boiling point, doctor, I prayed as I made my always a straight path. There of stuffing or stifling our anger, ed when it is provoked by the • Arthritis/asthma it can either explode outward way to the scale that the high will be detours - so enjoy the we may not even acknowledge negative aspects of guilt, shame Behavioral signs of hidden or implode inward. When it calorie foods I’d eaten in the last view.” - Michael York to ourselves that we are angry. and fear. anger: implodes inward, it leads to few days would miraculously However, as simple as that However, being unaware of The intensity of anger, • Procrastinating in the com- depression. melt off of my body within 10 seems, facing rejection is one anger does not mean that you hitched to the pervasive power pletion of tasks, especially Next week - “Ways we mis- seconds. When I stepped on the of the hardest things to do be- aren’t angry. The anger you of guilt, shame and fear, can be- ones you don’t like or want handle anger.” scale, I thought that maybe if I cause it reveals some of our are unaware of can do the most come an overwhelming force in to do. People show their true Rev. Simeon R. Green III is didn’t look down at the num- most challenging vulnerabili- damage to your health, sense your life, whether that anger is feelings about something pastor of Crossroads Church of ber, it would somehow be what ties like appearing weak. of well being and relationships vented all around you or stuffed through their actions and not God in Farmhaven (Canton), I wanted it to be. Even as I stumble in dealing with others. If your anger is not down deep inside yourself. always in their words. Miss., and is married to Velma Just like in the past, the fear with rejection, perhaps the big- expressed directly, it will prob- There are few things as dev- • Smiling while hurting - Peo- L. Green. He honorably served of what my weight would be ger goal I’ll continue to work ably be expressed in indirect or astating to self-esteem and ple will attempt to minimize in the U.S. Army for 20 years. outweighed the reality of what on is overcoming the fear of inappropriate ways. If we are sense of self as the shame that and marginalize their pain. Presently, Rev. Green is a mem- it was. When the nurse told me rejection. Many times, the fear very hurt and very angry, our comes from feeling guilty. This These are people who are ber of the National Association what it was, I realized that once of something is greater than the anger can overcome us. guilt eats away at your sense caught in the storm and refuse of Evangelism Church of God, again, I let the fear of some- reality of what it might actually Bitterness can take on a pow- of self; it’s always in the back- to acknowledge the flood. Anderson, Ind. He serves as thing outweigh its reality. be. 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds me er all of its own. Bitterness to- ground, poisoning every good This is dishonest and does not vice-chairman at the Southeast- Instances like that remind me that “God has not given us a ward the person who has hurt us thing and every good thought. help a person face the reality ern Association of The Church that I need to still work on how spirit of fear, but of power and or let us down leads to hate. Guilt makes you feel less of their situation. Read Psalm of God, Inc. to deal with my fears. of love and of a sound mind.” I’ve always thought that it I’ve learned that the most im- was a big joke that God was portant part of conquering the playing on me to put in me a fear is being willing to face it The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard profession like writing where and acknowledge that it exists. I’m constantly being scruti- Shewanda Riley is the au- nized. 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Forest Hill picked up a fum- the night of fans, friends, and fun. ble and raced to the endzone to take From 8 to Midnight, those in at- a 13 to 7 lead late in the first quarter. tendance got a chance to meet Carle Ollie, a junior at Forest Hill, the ladies’ basketball team, see scored both of their touchdowns. the Sonic Boom perform, play One as a receiver, the other as a de- Quarterback Justin Tidwell run- games, meet the men’s basketball fensive back. Not a bad first quarter. Johnothan Edwards running ning for a first down team, dance, and have it all end Jim Hill rallied in the second quar- in dramatic fashion. ter. Quarterback Justin Tidwell was One of the most JSU basketball is a buzz this firing all night. In the middle of the exciting plays was- year for the first time in years. Head coach Wayne Brent talking with his players second quarter, he connected with when Tamacio Credit that excitement to the Marquarius Newsome for a nice Hopkins scrambled hiring of 5-time state champion touchdown pass. Jim Hill would take around making de- Coach Wayne Brent. Many are a 14 to 13 lead into the half. fenders miss and expecting Brent to turn the pro- In the second half, the turnover bug threw a strike to gram around, making it as im- bit Jim Hill. First it was a “Pick-Six” Carle Ollie in the portant as the football program. by Sanderious Henry. Then Bran- back of the end- Although they haven’t played don Gaddy picked up a fumble and zone. Ollie had his one game yet his roster alone has rumbled 20 yards for the touchdown. third touchdown of an infusion of Jackson area play- He was called down, but Forest Hill the day. Forest Hill ers that basketball fans saw excel would score on the issuing posses- cruised on to a 34 to on the basketball court during sion. 16 victory. Ambrose Ollie makes a great catch their high school days. Players like Marcus Love from Murrah, reigning 6A state champion, Tre- Shawn Bolden from Callaway, Football beats Mississippi Valley - reigning 5A State Champion, Sonic boom performing at Midnight Madness Javeres Brent, “JB,” a long range bomber from Provine with his The newest member is remains unbeaten in SWAC play teammate Dontaveon Robin- freshmen forward Brit- tany Jones from Wing- By Tim Ward son. He also has former Lanier Sports Writer sharpshooter, Obarcus Taylor field. Edneisha Evans and his former point guard from from Forest is also ex- ITTA BENA, Miss. - The Jackson Callaway and former Arkansas pected to do big things State football team struggled through razorback, Julysses Noble on the this year as a freshmen. three quarters with a tenacious Mis- team. All the players were intro- Head coach Surina sissippi Valley State team, but pulled ducted and came out on stage to Dixon is looking to away in the fourth quarter to earn a wave to the fans. build upon what she 26-17 victory over the Delta Devils The assistant coaches were in- established last year. Saturday at Rice-Totten Stadium. troducedd as well. Coach Brent The Lady Tigers were a With the win JSU impoves to a 5-2, was driven into the Athletics and gritty, moderate tempo 5-0 record. The Tigers remain the Assembly Center much to the paced team last season only team in the SWAC with an un- delight of the crowd. Brent is al- that often had moments Kenneth Taylor skies through the air blemished record in conference play Cameron Loeffler plays well de- ways dressed to impress and Sun- of confusion, meaning and have tied the programs best start fensively Tobias Singleton day was no let down. Decked out they would go stretches in games ber 5 at JSU against Tougaloo. since 1995. Mississippi Valley State in all white with a navy blue JSU and appear to not know who to Jackson State is asking fans to with Jeremy Collins on a 22 yard TD responded as Collins hit Julian Staf- falls to a 1-5, 1-3 record. shirt, he got right to work. get the ball to. While most of “white” out Tougaloo for the pass to take a 7-0 lead at the 6:52 ford for a 19 yard TD pass at the 3:55 JSU increased its win streak to 19 Although not as many as the it could be attributed to the new opener. mark in the first quarter. mark, tying the game at 17-17. games over Valley. The Tigers men, the ladies have some metro system, it could also be attributed The ladies kick off at 5, with Jackson State bounced back, as Pendleton finished with a game With the game tied 17-17 in the area women on the team also. to not having that dynamic “go the men following at 7:30. Get it would for the entire game, with high 112 yards and two TDs on five fourth quarter, the Tigers took the Returning are junior guards, to” player. I don’t anticipate ei- your season tickets, NOW! Both a scoring drive of its own. Clayton receptions. Clayton Moore rushed lead for good when Canard Brown Dominque Brothern, from Lanier ther being a problem this season. Tiger teams will be exciting to Moore led the Tigers on a four play, for a game high 88 yards and a TD blocked a Cherchen Galon punt in and Alisa Ross, from Callaway. The season kicks off Novem- watch this year. Don’t miss it. the Valley end zone for a safety mak- 68 yard drive that ended in a 17 yard and passed for another 168 yards and ing the score 19-17 with 9:49 left in scoring run by the JSU signal caller two TDs. Rakeem Sims rushed for regulation. With 7:59 left in the game to tie the game at 7-7 with 5:43 left 55 yards and Tommy Gooden fin- Clayton Moore connected with Zach in the first. ished with 32. Pendleton for a 19 yard touchdown At the 11:12 mark in the second Cameron Loeffler led the team in making the final score 26-17. Pend- quarter Ryan Deising connected on a tackles with eight and Ariane Mc- leton and Moore connected on a key 34 yard field goal, giving JSU a 10-7 Cree followed with five and a pass play during the drive, with Pendleton advantage. However, with 24 sec- deflection. As a team, JSU rushed hauling in a one-handed pass to con- onds left in the first half Galon tied for 144 yards and held Valley to 74 vert on huge a third and 12. the game with a 34 yard field goal of yards. After JSU was forced to punt on his own. JSU will return to action Satur- its first offensive possession of the Each team scored a TD in the third day, Oct. 19 when the Tigers host the game, the Delta Devils put the first quarter. Clayton Moore connected Grambling State Tigers (0-7, 0-4) at points on the scoreboard. The Delta with Pendleton for a 45 yard scor- Mississippi Veterans Memorial Sta- Devils capped an eight play, 73 yard ing strike, making the score 17-10 dium for homecoming. Kick off is drive when Cortez Frizell connected with 6:15 left in the quarter. Valley set for 2 pm. www.mississippilink.com October 17 - 23, 2013 THE mississippi link • 17 IN MEMORIAM Former Steeler L. C. Football pioneer ‘Wee’ Willie Greenwood dies at 67 Heidelburg dead at age 63 Willie Heidelburg, the first PITTSBURGH - L.C. G r e e n w o o d black scholarship football player Greenwood, the relentless de- thrived in the post- to appear in a game at Southern fensive end who made up one season. He sacked Miss, has died at age 63. quarter of the Pittsburgh Steel- Dallas Cowboys Heidelburg was found dead at ers’ “Steel Curtain” defense of quarterback Roger his home Tuesday, Oct. 15, due the 1970s, has died. He was 67. Staubach four times to an apparent heart attack, ac- Greenwood was born and in the 1976 Super cording to a release issued by raised in Canton and was the Bowl, a 21-17 Pitts- Belhaven University. Heidelburg oldest of nine children. He burgh victory. had spent the last 15 seasons as an didn’t start playing sports un- Unlike the quiet assistant coach with the Blazers. til his final two years attending Holmes, the intimi- “Willie Heidelburg changed Rogers High School. Green- dating White and the the fabric of college sports in wood wanted to play football unparalleled Greene, the state of Mississippi and at and basketball, but obligations Greenwood was a Southern Miss,” said Bill Mc- at home forced him to choose showman. While re- Gillis, Southern Miss Director between the two. He chose covering from an an- of Athletics. “He led our football football and, eventually, re- kle injury during the team on the field, on campus and ceived a full athletic scholar- 1973 season, Green- in the classroom, and even after ship at Arkansas AM&N, now wood wore a pair of he graduated his accomplish- known as Arkansas-Pine Bluff. high top cleats that a ments as a teacher and as a coach The Allegheny County friend painted gold. FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2012 file photo, for- brought great recognition to our Medical Examiner’s office He wore them twice mer Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end L.C. University. said Greenwood died Sept. - both Steelers wins Greenwood stands on the sidelines during a Known as “Wee Willie” dur- 29, 2013 just before noon at - and went back to ceremony honoring the Pittsburgh Steelers ing his playing days, the 5-foot-6, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital his usual cleats af- 80th anniversary team before an NFL football 143-pound Heidelburg was one in Pittsburgh, Penn. Accord- ter the ankle healed. game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pitts- of two black scholarship football ing to Rick Gosselin of Dallas- The Steelers lost the burgh. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File players who joined the Southern news.com, Greenwood died of ensuing game, and Miss team in 1970 when he signed kidney failure following back the gold cleats soon with P.W. “Bear” Underwood’s surgery. returned. Golden Eagles out of Pearl River A six-time Pro Bowler and Knee problems Junior College. Fellow signee two-time All-Pro, Greenwood forced Greenwood Eugene Bird was a freshman played for the Steelers from to retire before the and thus not eligible to play var- 1969-81, helping Pittsburgh 1982 season. His 13 sity football under the rules at the Heidelburg win an unprecedented four Su- years in Pittsburgh time, but Heidelburg eventually Belhaven football player. I always players - he was a winner every per Bowls in a six-year span. are tied for the third- saw extensive playing time, most knew we could lean on Willie be- single day.” Greenwood, Joe Greene, Er- longest tenure with famously in the Golden Eagles’ cause he honored the Lord in ev- Funeral arrangements were in- nie Holmes and Dwight White the team in franchise stunning 30-14 upset of fourth- erything he did as he cared for our complete as of Tuesday evening. formed the bedrock of the de- history. Greenwood ranked Ole Miss that year. fense that helped turn a peren- remained in Pitts- Heidelburg, a Lumberton na- nial loser into a dynasty. burgh after his re- tive who graduated from all-black PSA “L.C. was one of the most tirement, working as Jefferson High in Purvis, lettered beloved Steelers during the an entrepreneur and in both 1970 and 1971 at South- most successful period in team motivational speak- ern Miss. He later spent 25 years history and he will be missed er. as a teacher and coach at Jack- by the entire organization,” After Greenwood son’s Murrah High School, in- Chairman Dan Rooney said in retired, the NFL cluding two years as head football a statement. “He will forever named him to the coach and 14 as head track and be remembered for what he All-Decade Team FILE - This is a 1977 file photo showing Pitts- field coach. meant to the Steelers both on for the 1970s and burgh Steelers football player L.C. Green- Upon his retirement from the and off the field.” the Super Bowl wood. AP Photo/File public school system, Heidelburg Greenwood was taken in Silver Anniversary went to work on the football staff the 10th round of the 1969 Team in 1991. The Mississippi website, Greenwood was a at Belhaven, coaching running NFL draft - nine rounds af- Sports Hall of Fame inducted life member of the NAACP, a backs and wide receivers. He was ter Greene - out of Arkansas Greenwood in 1996, and the member of the Screen Actors also a fixture at the annual MH- A&M. He blossomed into a te- Steelers named him to the All- Guild and the American Feder- SAA basketball tournament in nacious pass rusher who used Time team in 2007. ation of Television and Radio Jackson, serving as official score- his superior speed to blow past Despite support from his Artists. keeper for many years. offensive tackles and into the teammates - including Greene A funeral was held in Pitts- “It is hard to imagine Belhaven backfield. Though sacks did - Greenwood has not been en- burgh, Penn. Oct. 7, 2013. football without Willie,” Bel- not become an official statis- shrined in the Pro Football Hall People also remembered his haven president Roger Parrott tic until after his retirement, of Fame. He was a finalist six life and his career at Greater said. “He’s been there since the Greenwood posted 73½ during times, the last coming in 2006. Faith Calvary Church in Can- beginning, and has been a voice his 13-year career. According to his official ton, Miss. Saturday, Oct. 12. of significance in the life of every MVSU celebrating homecoming Mississippi Vally State coronation Thursday, Oct. 24 Thompson Plaza Friday, Oct. 25 - General Golf, a ribbon cutting and at 7:30 p.m. in the Harrison Wednesday, Oct. 23 - J.H. Elections for National Of- all the fanfare a homecom- HPER Complex. White Library Ribbon Cut- ficers, 9 a.m., Devera Ball ing parade can muster will be This year’s theme is “A ting Ceremony, 10 a.m., Front Alumni House among the highlights of Mis- Royal Night in Egypt.” The of the James Herbert White Friday, Oct. 25 - General sissippi Valley State Univer- annual Coronation Ball will Library Body Meeting, 9 a.m., Devera sity’s (MVSU) 2013 Home- be held immediately follow- Wednesday, Oct. 23 - Ball Alumni House coming celebration under ing the Coronation. Alumni Welcome Reception, Friday, Oct. 25 - MVSU way. There is an online registra- 5 p.m., Sutton Building Foyer Day Party, 3 p.m., The Allu- MVSU President William tion form for the parade and Wednesday, Oct. 23 - Stu- vian Hotel Bynum, who was named to for other events at http://www. dent, Staff and Faculty Mo- Friday, Oct. 25 - MVSU the position Oct. 8, 2013, will mvsu.edu/homecoming/ town Revue Talent Show, 8 NAA Green and White Lun- serve as parade marshal dur- For more information re- p.m., H.G. Carpenter Audito- cheon, 12 p.m., Devera Ball ing the Oct. 26 parade that garding the Homecoming rium Alumni House begins at 9 a.m. in downtown schedule of activities, contact Thursday, Oct. 24 - Univer- Friday, Oct. 25 - Douglas T. Itta Bena the Office of Student Activities sity Partnership Workshop; Porter Scholarship Banquet, The Office of Alumni Re- at 662-254-3526. For football Recruitment/Fundraising for 7 p.m., H.M. Ivy Cafeteria - lations will host an Alumni tickets, contact the Cashier’s MVSU, 3 p.m., Sutton Build- Dining Hall IV Reception Wednesday, Oct. Office at 662-254-3313. ing Auditorium 108 Saturday, Oct. 26 - Home- 23 at 5 p.m. Other festivities MVSU Calendar of Events: Thursday, Oct. 24 - Corona- coming Parade (Parade Mar- include the coronation of Mr. Sunday, Oct. 20 - Home- tion of Miss Maritza Johnson, shal Dr. William Bynum, 9 and Miss MVSU Thursday, coming Worship Service, 10 Miss MVSU and Mr. Micah a.m., Downtown Itta Bena a ribbon cutting of the J.H. a.m., H.G. Carpenter Audito- Hill, Mr. MVSU, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 - Alumni For information about advertising in White Library and a football rium HPER Complex Homecoming Brunch, 10 contest with The University Sunday, Oct. 20 - Valley’s Friday, Oct. 25 - MVSU a.m., Rice Totten Stadium of Arkansas - Pine Bluff on Sunday Best/Gospel Concert, Homecoming Golf Classic, Tailgating Area The Mississippi Link Saturday. 7 p.m., H.G. Carpenter Audi- 8 a.m., Greenwood Country Saturday, Oct. 26 - Football please call: 601-896-0084 Miss MVSU Maritza John- torium Club Game, 2 p.m., Rice Totten son of Prentiss, and Mr. Monday, Oct. 21 -All Sports Friday, Oct. 25 - National Stadium or e-mail [email protected] MVSU Micah Hill of Oklaho- Pep Rally, 12 p.m., Jacob Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 - Greek www.mississippilink.com ma City, will celebrate their Aron Student Union - Bennie Devera Ball Alumni House Show, 7 p.m., HPER Complex 18 • the mississippi link October 17 - 23, 2013 www.mississippilink.com Book Review: “The Rejected Stone” byReverend Al Sharpton c.2013, Cash Money Content $22.00 / $26.00 Canada • 272 pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer a long way since his Tawana and don’t pretend to be some- amazement at his current life? Book Reviewer Brawley days. He’s lost weight thing they‘re not. They’ve de- Yes, that’s what you’ll see Sudoku The directions didn’t make any and gained insight, changed his fined themselves; they ask for in the first chapter of “The Re- The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every sense. They came with diagrams, outlook and his mind on issues. what they need; and they aren’t jected Stone,” and it’s good. 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear but that didn’t help. Online in- He’s become a leader because afraid to ‘be big.’ From his roots in Brooklyn to only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box. formation was no better; you the black community needs more Successful leaders, Sharpton his current activism, Sharpton were making a mess of things of those. says, are all-encompassing. If weaves his own experiences and about ready to scream. Great leaders, he says, don’t you are against injustice, then in with advice on becoming You needed clarification. You become leaders by accident. you must be against all injus- a leader, reaching for one’s needed simple answers. You They know where they’re going tice. It’s “hypocrisy” to pick and “blessings,” and being an wanted someone to show you and they know how they’re go- choose. agent for justice. what to do. You needed a leader. ing to get there. To be a leader, you must focus Readers may be pleasantly So why can’t it be you? They don’t let their past de- and commit to a cause. surprised to see humility here, In the new book “The Re- ter them; they don’t blame their You must understand that reli- too. Sharpton occasionally jected Stone” by Reverend Al childhood or neighborhood for gion isn’t something you merely writes with what seems like Sharpton, you’ll see how it could their shortcomings. They un- preach, it’s what you practice. hindsight tinged with regret, happen. Every once in awhile derstand that successful African And to be a leader, you must which truly adds to the mag- - especially when he’s some- Americans have become suc- know when it’s time to quit. netism of his words. where unexpected - Reverend Al cessful because of community, In all that author “Rever- I liked that; I liked the light- Sharpton looks around, surprised not family. end Al Sharpton” has done in er, no-nonsense tone of this and pleased. They listen to the giants of his- his life, considering the people helpful, easy-to-read book. He’s been working for social tory; they have mentors and they he’s known (Michael Jackson And I think if you know some- justice and civil rights since he mentor. Leaders are true to them- and James Brown, for example, one with potential - teen or was nine years old, and there are selves, but they understand that both of whom he writes about at adult - it’s what they need: many things he never thought they must be “different, better, length), and the issues that have “The Rejected Stone” could he’d see in his lifetime. more” than those around them. made him front-page news, who be a push in the right direction. He admits that he’s come They know their own strengths would’ve expected wide-eyed © Feature Exchange

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22. Very large truck 19. South southeast 4/21 - 5/21 10/24 - 11/22 26. Distress call 21. Cactuses Taurus Scorpio 29. Peaks 23. Doorways A reunion or meeting with some good This is a great time to begin implementing friends might be the catalyst for finding a all plans and promises that you might have 31. Facet 24. Scrimmage great new hobby. made to yourself. 33. Sickly 25. Small island 34. House greenery 26. Drains sap 5/22 - 6/21 11/23 - 12/22 Gemini Sagittarius 35. Ball holder 27. Capital of Norway Many financial issues might look much A new health regimen, actions taken to 36. Dirty 28. Fight more promising or brighter this week. advance professionally, or anything you do 37. Lay 30. Posttraumatic stress disorder to move forward goes well this week. 32. Goal © Feature Exchange 6/22 - 7/22 12/23 - 1/20 Cancer Capricorn © Feature Exchange (For puzzle answer keys, see page 14) g e T YOUR CURR e n T n e W S o n l i n e AT: www.mississippilink.com ENTERTAINMENT

www.mississippilink.com October 17 - 23, 2013 THE mississippi link • 19 Studdard says don’t blame McDonald’s and Pizza Hut for fat people eurweb.com choices. For me, coming on this career life.” ence with me now is that I’m a fault that I didn’t take the time 2003 “American Idol” winner show, especially after this is In the past he has taken steps lot older than I was when I was to make better choices for my- Ruben Studdard finds himself over, it’s given me perspective. I towards shedding some of his having people tell me that it’s self. Coming on the ranch gives in yet another primetime reality love myself enough to take time unwanted fat and in 2006 he important to get healthy. I think you the opportunity to just take competition series, this time to to make better choices.” successfully dropped 100 points now it’s something that I want to a minute out. Especially for me, battle his own declining health. Joining the 15th season of the after becoming a vegetarian on do for myself.” because I’m used to having peo- Studdard will in fact be the show was not something Stud- a low calorie diet. But unfortu- No matter the struggles he ple cater to me.” heaviest cast member on the dard sought out but was rather nately he put the weight back on faces or those others come Along with the 14 other con- show at 462 pounds as a bor- an invitation from the producers and then some. across, he maintained its not testants shacked up at a Califor- derline diabetic suffering from that forced Studdard to really “Just like education is wasted McDonalds fault or any other nia Ranch, Studdard’s journey sleep apnea and high blood pres- evaluate his outlook on life. when you don’t use it, I think a fast food spot. consists in not only counting sure. If he is able to win “The He takes full responsibility for lot of life experiences are wasted “It’s not McDonald’s fault calories, but learning to cook, Biggest Loser” it would mark the excessive weight and is look- on just the ignorance of youth that people are fat and like their exercise, and formulate a daily the first time anyone won two ing to make a complete change. and your ability to feel like there food,” Studdard said, “I mean, lifestyle that can be followed Studdard primetime reality TV shows. “A lot of times you think you is no real mortality,” the artist it’s good. At some point, I think when he returns to the real “I never came on the show live on an island,” he explained. said. “The older we get, those what the show gives all of us an world. have to pay closer attention to with the thought of actually win- “That’s what coming on the youthful inhibitions and abilities opportunity to do is to start tak- Not typically much of a chef, the things we put in our mouth. ning, I just wanted to change show has shown me. I’m not to keep going without making ing responsibility for ourselves Studdard said he loves to cook That’s something I most defi- my life,” the 35-year-old told the only person which that is an smart choices go away because and not blaming anyone but and the experience has taught nitely over the years have not theGrio. “It’s easier in our so- issue for. Everybody is busy in you clearly understand that life ourselves for where we are. To him to reconsider his meals. been doing. You really get an op- ciety now to make unhealthy their own way, whether it’s run- is something that’s precious.” say it’s Pizza Hut’s fault that I’m “At the ranch, every day you portunity to see how far you’ve choices than it is to make healthy ning behind children or having a He continued, “The differ- 462 pounds, that’s a lie. It’s my have to cook,” he said. “We left yourself go.” Ringside Update: Bradley wins big and still gets no respect eurweb.com Marquez and his fans thinks that what happens. ver, Co., in a HBO Championship Here we go again folks, another he got robbed, I sat at ringside and On the undercard of this big event Boxing telecast. This one is being big win for Timothy Bradley that’s watched this one go down atten- we saw Orlando Salido stop the brought to you by Top Rank Inc. tainted with controversy. tively. And of the twelve rounds that much heralded openly gay Orlando And coming up November 16 In what should’ve been unani- were scored, I gave at the minimum Cruz in the seventh round with a Goossen Tutor Promotions brings mous, turned out to be a split deci- four to Marquez, and at the max five. solid right and capture the WBO you the return of Andre “SOG” sion in his victory over Juan Manuel It’s way over due for Timothy featherweight title. Ward as he goes against Edwin Ro- Marquez Saturday night, Oct. 12, in “Desert Storm” Bradley to get the Salido was a bit too strong for driguez at the Citizens Bank Arena Las Vegas at the Thomas and Mack accolades that he deserves. He’s Cruz who put up a game fight in Ontario, Calif. Center. fought some of the best guys out throughout the bout. This one is for Ward’s WBA and He’s been down this road before, there from Devon Alexander, Ken- This was preceded by Vasly Lo- Ring Magazine super middleweight if you can recall the bout that he dall Holt, Lamont Peterson, Junior Timothy Bradley, left, lands a punch against Juan Manuel Marquez in machencko vs Jose Ramirez in a titles, and will also be telecast live had with Pacquiao over a year ago. Witter, Nate Campbell, Miguel the 11th round during a WBO welterweight title fight, Saturday, Oct. WBO international featherweight on HBO Championship Boxing. Even though he was awarded a win Vasquez, Joel Casamayor, and who 12, 2013, in Las Vegas. Bradley won by split decision. championship bout in which Lom- Boxing is far from being dead. in that one, there were some people can forget his most recent war with achencko became the first fighter Southern California based Mo- who felt that he lost. Ruslan Provodnikov whom he best- Mayweather, and Andre Ward. He fought a smart fight and didn’t who in his pro debut, capture a hammed Mubarak’s Ringside Up- As they say, a win is a win no ed twelve rounds with in the most Throughout last Saturdays’ per- allow himself to get tricked into a world title. This kid can fight folks, date column can also be seen in the matter what you might think. grueling bout that he ever had. formance he displayed the superb roughhouse battle that could’ve cost and we’re looking forward to seeing Pace News, the Inland Valley News, At the end of the day, he remains None of these guys are tin cans, boxing skills that got him to the top, him. more of him. and the High Desert Inland Val- undefeated in 31 fights with 12 com- and each one of them can crack. using lateral movement, the use of He said he would love to fight In other boxing news, Mike Al- ley News. Mohammed is a portrait ing by way of knockout. And I think that it’s time now to the jab, head movement, and combi- Floyd Mayweather, and would also varado is set to go against Ruslan artist as well. He can be contacted Folks, I got to tell you something. place him right up there at the top of nations that all seemed to take Mar- entertain a possible rematch with Provodnikov Saturday, Oct. 19, at [email protected] for your No matter how much Juan Manuel the pound for pound list with Floyd quez out of his game. Pacquiao. As I always say, we’ll see at the First Bank Center in Den- comments. 20 • the mississippi link October 17 - 23, 2013 www.mississippilink.com piggly wiggly 110 East Academy 225 Meadowbrook Rd. 1574 West Government Blvd. Canton, MS JACKSON, MS BRANDON, MS 1150 East Peace St. 2875 McDowell Rd. Crossgates Shopping Canton, MS JACKSON, MS Village STORE HOURS: STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday / 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Saturday / 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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