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VOL. 25, NO. 22 MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 50¢ WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT Senator Elizabeth Warren Jennifer Riley delivers Stellar performance Collins at town hall event

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Mississippi Link Newswire Editor’s Note: As part of our monthly series spotlighting wom- en making a difference during the WOMEN’S month of March. We thought we HISTORY would re-introduce you to Jenni- MONTH fer Riley Collins the fi rst African- American candidate for attorney general in the state of Mississippi. She’s the fi rst African-American Warren addresses audience at JSU while CNN’s Jake Tapper looks on. PHOTO COURTESY OF CNN and female democratic nomi- eral courts. An advocate for qual- nee for this position. Her bio, as ity representation and equal jus- By Othor Cain on full display as she told heart that. I have three older brothers. the bed is the dress. And some pulled from the ACLU website, is tice for all she has been a speaker Editor wrenching stories of her child- They all went off and joined the people here will know the dress. our feature. both across the country on issues Looking for that perfect hood struggles. military. That was their ticket It’s the one that only comes out Jennifer A. Riley-Collins is a related to providing zealous rep- comeback? Jake Tapper, Chief Washing- to America’s middle class. I for weddings, funerals and grad- native of Meridian, MS. She is a resentation to juvenile clients. She That’s what Massachusetts ton Correspondent for CNN, was the late-in-life baby. My uations and my mother is in her 1987 Magna Cum Laude gradu- has coordinated the legislative Sen. Elizabeth Warren has been host of The Lead with Jake Tap- mother used to call me the “sur- slip and in her stocking feet and ate of Alcorn State University. In advocacy efforts aimed at reform- doing since her botched handling per and host of CNNs Sunday prise” and about the time I was she’s pacing back and forth and 1993, she earned her Masters of ing Mississippi’s juvenile justice of claims of Native American morning public/political affairs in middle school, my daddy she’s crying. She is saying “we Criminal Justice Administration system and de-institutionalizing heritage. She has watched other program State of the Union, had a heart attack and it was will not lose this house. We will from the University of Central at-risk youth. senators that are 2020 presiden- served as the moderator for the serious. Thought he was going not lose this house.” She was 50 Texas in one year while serving Collins has studied and writ- tial hopefuls zoom past her in town hall. During one exchange to die. The church neighbors years old. She had never worked on active duty as a primary staff ten about the Mississippi juvenile their quest to take on President with Tapper, Warren became brought covered dishes. It was a outside the home. She was tru- offi cer. In 1997, she returned to justice system. She has authored a Donald Trump next November. very emotional as she shared her scary time. He survived but he ly terrifi ed. And I watched her Mississippi after receiving a merit number of professional publica- Warren might have found her early childhood struggles. couldn’t go back to work. We while she fi nally just pulled it to- based scholarship and in 1999 tions and training materials to in- mojo. Tapper: You talk about how lost our family station wagon gether, put that dress on, put on received her Doctor of Jurispru- clude Mississippi, An Assessment At a CNN-sponsored town your family stood at the brink of and at night I would hear my her high heels and blew her nose dence from Mississippi College of Access to Counsel and Quality hall event held on the campus fi nancial disaster through a good parents talk and that’s where I and walked to the Sears and got School of Law, graduating a full of Representation in Youth Court of Jackson State University, part of your childhood. How has learned words like mortgage and a minimum wage job, and that semester ahead of her classmates. Proceedings, published Fall of Monday, Warren delivered a that shaped your life in the Sen- foreclosure and I remember the minimum wage job saved our Collins is an attorney licensed very strong performance. Her ate? day that I walked into my par- Collins Warren to practice in both state and fed- strength in the policy arena was Warren: I’ll tell you about ents’ bedroom and laying out on Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 NAARC applauds reparations conversation by 2020 presidential contenders

By Julianne Malveaux ner of NAARC and president of the In- tions Summit convened by IBW in New and rehabilitation. These are the intend- NNPA News Wire Columnist stitute of the Black World 21st Century York City. The nonpartisan commission ed outcomes of HR 40. The candidates, The National African-American Repa- (IBW). “They refl ect an increasing body is comprised of distinguished black lead- some of whom are Senators, should craft rations Commission (NAARC) applauds of scholarship that defi nitively draws the ers from across the U.S. in the fi elds of a Senate companion bill. This can be several presidential contenders for their connection between the enslavement of law, education, public health, economic done now if they are serious about their recent expressed interest in reparations Africans and the persistent wealth-gap development, religion, labor, civil and support for reparations.” and calls on all the candidates to priori- and underdevelopment of Black Amer- human rights. To help frame the public discourse tize reparatory justice as an issue of im- ica.” For decades, the National Coalition and as a guide for action by govern- portance to black voters in the weeks and Candidates are also responding to the of Blacks for Reparations in America mental and private entities, NAARC has months ahead. growing, multifaceted reparations move- (NCOBRA) has been a leading force devised a comprehensive and detailed NAARC is also calling on all 2020 ment in this country and to the fact that advancing the struggle for reparations 10-point reparations program that ad- candidates, as well as other lawmakers, in recent public opinion polls, repara- in the U.S. Kamm Howard, national co- dresses the issues of repair and restitu- to support HR40, the reparations bill au- tions now enjoys the support of a major- chairperson of NCOBRA and a NAARC tion. The creation of a National Repara- thored by former US Cong. John Cony- Dr. Ron Daniels, IBW president ity of African Americans as well as from commissioner, welcomes the surge in tions Trust Fund is among the proposals ers, which has languished in Congress a growing percentage of young white support for reparations by the presiden- outlined in the NAACRC Reparations since 1989. HR-40, which was reintro- namely being forged by candidates Sens. millennial voters. tial candidates but insists that the discus- Program. duced in the 115th Congress, was devel- Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren and “NAARC stands ready to educate and sion and debate be centered around repa- The authority would receive fund- oped in consultation with NAARC. former Housing Secretary Julian Castro, orient candidates and legislators on the rations as full repair. ing grants, scholarships, land and other It calls for establishing a federal com- is especially relevant in light of the fact defi nition, background, process, inter- “The international standard holds that forms of restitution to benefi t the collec- mission to study reparations proposals that 2019 marks the 400th Anniversary nationally accepted norms and historical reparations ‘must wipe out all conse- tive advancement of Black America. It for African Americans that would repair of the arrival of Africans in chains in Vir- precedents for reparations to repair dam- quences’ of the wrongful acts committed would be comprised of a cross-section of the horrifi c socio-economic damages ginia, which opened the era of slavery, ages infl icted on peoples and nations. against enslaved Africans,” said How- credible representatives of reparations, caused by the enslavement and genera- one of the most sordid chapters in U.S. Hopefully, this will enrich the public ard. “To get us to full repair, policies pro- civil rights, and human rights, labor, tions of racially exclusive/discrimina- history. dialogue on this vital issue,” added Dan- grams and practices must be developed faith, educational, civic and fraternal or- tory policies and practices post-emanci- “In general, the recent statements by iels. to produce the following outcomes: ces- ganizations and institutions. pation. presidential candidates are a positive de- NAARC was established in April sation and guarantees of non-repetition, The current reparations conversation, velopment,” said Ron Daniels, Conve- 2015 at a National/International Repara- restitution, compensation, satisfaction, Reparations Continued on page 3

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 www.mississippilink.com JSU student Stacey Lanthrip named MCM February Volunteer of the Month

The Mississippi Link Newswire MCM is one of the approved sites MCM was during Dr. Seuss’ Silly Jackson State University (JSU) at which JSU students can volunteer Birthday Celebration when a little student Stacey Lanthrip has been within the community. Students are girl walked up to me while I was named the Mississippi Children’s required to complete 120 hours of wearing my Dr. Seuss hat and gave Museum’s (MCM) Volunteer of the volunteer service in order to gradu- me a hug. That melted my heart and Month for February. ate. made me so glad that I decided to “Volunteering challenges us to “At first, I was a little nervous, be- volunteer at the museum.” work with new people and explore cause I wasn’t familiar with the MS “Volunteers are a vital part of the different surroundings,” explains Children’s Museum,” reflected Lan- MCM team,” said Griffin. Sharon Griffin, volunteer coordina- thrip. “Now I’m glad I chose MCM. “They assist us with special pro- tor at MCM and adjunct professor at Everyone has made me feel so wel- grams and activities, and they help JSU. “Stacey Lanthrip only recently come. I wouldn’t trade my experi- us carry out our mission within the began volunteering at our museum ence for anything.” community. We are very thankful and jumped right in and tackled “I have really enjoyed seeing the for all of our terrific volunteers.” many different tasks presented to smiles on faces of children who visit For more information about vol- her. She is passionate, positive and the museum,” shared Lanthrip. “The unteer opportunities at MCM, go to genuinely enjoys helping children.” highlight of my time volunteering at www.mschildrensmuseum.org. Lanthrip

Reverend Marquette R. Wells delivered opening Prayer to the state senate

Reverend Marquette R. Wells, Pastor of Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson, delivered an opening prayer to the state senate on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the invitation of Senator David Blount, who led the Pledge of Allegiance before Lt. Governor Tate Reeves guided lawmakers into the day’s business. www.mississippilink.com MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

PHOTO OF THE WEEK The Mississippi Senate honored Civil Rights icon and blues advocate Dr. Edgar E. Smith

The Mississippi Senate, Monday, March 18, 2019 honored Civil Rights icon and blues advocate Dr. Edgar E. Smith of Jackson, with presentation of Senate Concurrent Resolution 541 saluting his longtime dedication to promoting the blues and seeing that blues musicians could fnd fnancial assistance when needed.

Smith, a retired biochemist, is chairman of the Mississippi Blues Commission’s Blues Musicians Benevolent Fund, supported primarily by the sale of Mississippi Blues Trail license plates, a $10,000.00 yearly gift from the Mississippi Blues Marathon, and private donations. Smith

“As a son of the Delta, I am keenly aware of the challenges that confront these artists on a daily basis. Many musicians, especially the older ones, have no health insurance and no other source of income other than what they get from blues gigs,” said Smith, who has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to assist struggling blues artists. Dr. Edgar E. Smith, (4th from right), accepted Senate Concurrent Resolution 541 from Senator John Horhn, as Malcolm Shepherd, a member of the Central Mississippi Smith said since 2011, they have gifted Blues Society, (6th from right), holds Senate Concurrent Resolution 633, presented to him by Senator Horhn recognizing the cultural contributions of the organizations, $92,000 to blues artists in need. as retired Tougaloo College President Beverly Hogan looks on.

Warren Continued from page 1 house, but more importantly, it saved our family. ly but has struggled to break through in the initial still has the confederate battle emblem on the state reminders of this nation’s dark past, or have any This exchange with Tapper gave America a clear- round of primary polling. She used the national fag – do you think Mississippi should adopt a new plans on preserving the nation’s history in a way er perspective of who Warren is as a person and not stage to show off the energetic stage presence and fag?” Tapper asked. that explains it in a more educational sense versus just a candidate. It offered a glimpse into her heart. affecting personal story that have become a hall- Warren replied with one word – “Yes” – and was showing praise to the losing side?” For more than an hour, Warren hit on issues rang- mark of her presence on the stump. met with loud applause from the crowd. Warren said she would “support removing Con- ing from the future of health care in America to her Warren said Monday she believes Mississippi A question from an audience member went deep- federate celebrations from federal land and putting plan to break up tech giants like Amazon, Facebook should adopt a new state fag without the Confeder- er. them in museums, where they belong.” and reparations. ate battle emblem. “As a presidential hopeful, do you have any plans Warren found her momentum. Warren launched her presidential campaign ear- “Mississippi’s the only state in the country that on addressing the removal, or lack there of, of the See related story page 16.

Reparations Continued from page 1 The authority would be empowered to establish eral secretary of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Con- subsidiary trust funds to administer projects and ference stressed, “Reparations is a process that initiatives in the areas of culture, economic de- affrms the humanity of people of African descent velopment, education, health and other felds as and the healing of communities from trans-gen- deemed appropriate based on the demands of the erational trauma. It is unquestionably the right Reparations Program (https://bit.ly/2T0MhZt). and just thing to do. Reparations also carries a To increase public awareness of the Program, gravitas that the country as a whole can beneft NAARC has convened initial hearings and town from as it searches for a moral compass to guide hall meetings in Atlanta and New Orleans and it through these turbulent times which are exacer- plans to hold additional sessions in a number of bated by deeply entrenched bigotry, institutional- cities across the country. ized racism and structural economic disparities.” Pan-Africanist and international movements “As the richest country on the planet, Ameri- in support of slavery reparations have emerged ca has more than enough resources to sustain a across the globe, from the Caribbean and Latin comprehensive, national reparations program,” America to Africa, Asia and Australia. In that re- says NAARC Commissioner Julianne Malveaux, gard, it is signifcant to note that NAARC works noted political-economist and educator. “Ameri- closely with the CARICOM Reparations Com- ca needs to accept its moral responsibility to re- mission (CRC) which is claiming reparations pair and rectify the lingering damages of African from the former European colonial powers for enslavement and racially discriminatory policies Native genocide and African enslavement. after Emancipation.” Advocates for reparatory justice explain that Daniels concluded that “reparations is as rel- the issue covers both the past and the present evant to our political agenda as any other issue. and it contains the potential to defend and protect Finally receiving our ‘40 acres and a mule’ is a American democracy at a time when it is being matter of ‘national emergency’ when dealing threatened by a rise in white nationalism, autoc- with the profound crises afficting marginalized racy and oligarchy. In a recent meeting, NAARC black communities across this nation. The time commissioners also took note of the fact there are for reparatory initiatives based upon the princi- external forces that seem intent on sowing confu- ples of justice and equality is now, and NAARC sion within the American electorate to suppress calls on all of the 2020 presidential candidates to the black vote to favor the ascendancy of these endorse and vigorously support HR-40 as a vehi- reactionary forces. cle to move the United States towards redressing NAARC Commissioner Iva Carruthers, gen- one of the original sins of its founding.”

Collins Continued from page 1 2007; In the Interest of Joshua Brown: An Interac- ment was Command Inspector General for Camp tive Juvenile Defense Training Module, published Shelby Joint Forces Training Center (USAR – Spring of 2008; Double Jeopardy, A Tactical Clog Mobilized). in the School House to Jail House Pipeline; Avoid- She has been awarded the Meritorious Service ing the School-House to Jail-House Track, A Self Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Joint Service Medal, Help Handbook for Children, Parents, and Com- and the Army Commendation Medal (3 Oak Leaf munity Leaders; and Train the Trainer, Juvenile Cluster). Justice Advocacy Training Manual. Collins’ military education includes Basic Train- In 2008, she was nominated for recognition as ing (as Private Riley) -1985, Military Intelligence one of Mississippi’s Most Outstanding Women Offcer Basic Course - 1988, Military Intelligence Lawyers. She is member of the Project Equity Ad- Offcer Advanced Course Jun1994, CombinedAr- visory Board. ms and Services Staff School, -1997 Command Her military career exceeds 20 years of both ac- and General Staff Course 2009, and the Inspector tive and reserve duty. Assignments include Coun- General School -2010. She has also completed the terintelligence Platoon Leader, 504th MI BDE; following Naval War College courses: Joint Mili- Commander, Special Security Group, Ft. Meade, tary Operations Course - 2013, the Strategic and MD with assignment at the Test and Experimenta- Warfare Course – 2012, and the National Security tion Command; Battalion S2, 2-2 Air Defense Ar- Decision Making Course – 2011 earning 12 hours tillery Battalion; Security and Intelligence Offcer, toward a Master of International Relations. 549th MI BN (TXNG); SIGNET/EW and Opera- Collins is a member of New Horizon Church In- tions Offcer, 255th Military Intelligence Compa- ternational, Leadership Jackson and Alpha Kappa ny (MSNG); Intelligence Offcer, 3rd Personnel Alpha Sorority, Inc. She has been a racial diversity Command (USAR); Plans and Operations Off- trainer for Leadership Madison. In January 2014, cer, 3rd Personnel Command (USAR Deployed Collins was appointed as a member of the US to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait); and Brigade S2, 177th Commission on Civil Rights Mississippi Advisory AR BDE (USAR - Mobilized). Her last assign- Committee. COMMUNITY

4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 www.mississippilink.com MVLP to co-sponsor free “Couture Cares” presents “Restoration Day” Expungement HER PROM CLOSET Clinic in Hinds County Experience – Jackson Mississippi Link Newswire state issued ID This clinic is free and open to Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Volunteer • A copy of your abstract individuals with misdemeanor Lawyers Project (MVLP), the (obtained from municipal/jus- and felony charges received in Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Clinton Alumnae Chapter of tice court in the city where the Mississippi. Individuals should 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Couture Cares Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, charges were received) or sen- not have any new or pend- will present Her Prom Closet Inc., and the Magnolia Bar As- tencing order (obtained from ing charges. Individuals who Giveaway at Cade Chapel MB sociation are hosting a “Res- Circuit Court in the county qualify may be eligible to meet Church Family Life Center, toration Day” Expungement where the charges were re- with a volunteer attorney one- 1000 Ridgeway Street Jack- Clinic to assist low-income ceived) and copies of any and on-one to have their expunge- son, MS 39213. residents with clearing their all documents related to the in- ment documents drafted. The In addition to several com- record. The clinic will be held cident you want to be expunged services are free; however, the munity events and awarding Saturday, March 30, 2019, • Record(s) of any previous individual is responsible for of scholarships to high school 9 a.m. at Belmont Baptist expungement and their court fi ling fees. students, Couture Cares pres- Church-Raymond, 14011 MS- • Proof that terms of sentence For more information on ents a free prom closet each Hwy 18, Raymond, MS 39154. have been complied with/com- MVLP or the legal clinics, year in Memphis for young la- Participants must bring the pleted (obtain abstract from please contact 601-882-5001 dies in the Memphis and Shel- following documents to receive court or certifi cate showing or visit http://www.mvlp.net/ by County School Districts. services: that you have completed terms pro-se-legal-clinic-schedule/. This is the 5th year the organi- • Your driver’s license or of probation). zation has presented the event in Memphis. Additionally, for the 2nd year, the organization presents the event in Chicago, IL and the 1st year for Jack- local high schools’ girls from me the platform to help young 2019 Mississippi Spelling Bee son, MS. the Jackson Public School ladies,” said Davina Jones, On the day of the event, District. The young ladies will founder and CEO of Couture there will be a welcome from be trying on dresses to fi nd Cares. winner, runner-up announced Rev. Reginald Buckley, intro- their perfect fi t. There will be For anyone wanting to do- duction of CEO, guest speaker a complete shopping experi- nate we accept donations Mississippi Link Newswire and plenty of giveaways. Af- ence setup. This will be a life year round of dresses and Yolanda Ni is the winner of terwards the young ladies will changing experience for a lot monetary at couturecares.org. the 2019 Mississippi Spell- have an opportunity to select a of girls, where they can say #ROCKIT.WEARIT.GIVEIT ing Bee. Ni is an eighth-grade prom dress and accessories at “Yes To The Dress” simply be- #HPC2k19 student at Oak Grove Middle no cost along with a free lunch cause they have never experi- Point of contact for more School in the Lamar County sponsored by McAlister’s and enced something such as this. information is Colonel Mar- School District. She spelled the much more. “I am committed to mak- tha McRavin-Oliver, mo- word “apothecary” for the win. The 2019 Couture Cares Her ing a difference to our youth [email protected] or at The fi rst runner-up was Prom Closet will host about 80 and Couture Cares has given 601-207-4352. Soyeon Park, an eighth-grade student at Armstrong Middle School in the Starkville Oktib- beha School District. Park was the 2017 winner of the Missis- sippi Spelling Bee. Mississippi Public Broad- casting broadcast the spelling bee live on MPB Television as well as online. The event was sponsored by the Mississippi Pictured are the 2019 Mississippi Spelling Bee Champion Yoland Ni (from Association of Educators and left), Mississippi Association of Educators. President Joyce Helmick and took place at the MPB Audito- the 2019 Mississippi Spelling Bee runner-up Soyeon Park. | MPB rium, 3825 Ridgewood Road in Jackson. Spelling Bee in Washington, concerning the Mississippi Ni, who was competing for D.C. in May. The winner of Spelling Bee, contact MAE the fourth time in the state bee, the national competition will Director of Communications will vie for a chance to become emerge from a pool of 11 mil- Hannah Orlansky at 601-354- the nation’s top speller dur- lion spelling bee participants. 4463 ext. 3009 or email her at ing the 92nd Scripps National For additional information [email protected]. www.mississippilink.com MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 House District 71 Representative Ronnie Crudup Jr. Swearing-In Ceremony March 18, 2019 • House of Representatives Chamber • Jackson, MS

PHOTOS BY KEHINDE GAYNOR

Crudup taking oath from speaker Gunn

Crudup and family with Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn

Crudup addresses chamber after swearing-in

A legacy of family

Crudup and wife Andrea 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 www.mississippilink.com Congratulations to the 2019 Reading Fair winners

Arielle and Arianna Brumfeld of Bailey APAC Middle School

Mississippi Link Newswire held February 26. book through a storyboard dis- Level 2 – District, Level 3 – Jennifer Walker of Spann The Mississippi Reading play. Regional and Level 4 – State. Elementary and twin sisters Fair originated at the Missis- The goal of the Reading Fair Only frst place winners in Arielle and Arianna Brumfeld sippi Department of Education is to enhance and encourage each division proceed to the of Bailey APAC Middle School in 1998. reading at all grade levels and next round of competition. were winners of the Regional The purpose of the competi- to allow students to collabo- Students’ participation in Reading Fair held February 1 tion is to provide students in rate with their peers. the school and district reading in Jackson. They also qualifed grades K-12 the opportunity There are four levels of fairs prepares them for the re- to compete in the State Fair to share their favorite fctional competition: Level 1 – School, gional and state competitions. City Of Jackson awarded $1.2 M grant to introduce Universal Pre-K pilot program

Mississippi Link Newswire On Monday, March 18, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lu- mumba along with Chief Ad- ministrative Offcer Robert Blaine and Director of Human and Cultural Services, Adri- ane Dorsey-Kidd announced plans to develop a Universal Pre-K pilot program in Jack- son, funded by a $1.2 million grant awarded to the city by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. During the announcement, Lumumba said, “We are excit- ed about the partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation A $1.2 million W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant awarded to the City of Jackson will be used to introduce to support the city’s initiative universal pre-K programs in Jackson. to provide universal pre-K. We have recognized that one opportunity to develop a pro- ing. It gives us an opportunity The Mississippi Link [USPS 017224] is published weekly by of the signifcant defcits in gram that ensures that all fve- to level the playing feld. Our TM The Mississippi Link, Inc. Offces located at 2659 Livings- our children’s ability to learn year-olds enter kindergarten kids are invested just as any Te Mississippi Link ton Road, Jackson, MS 39213. Mailing address is P.O. Box in Jackson Public Schools ready for the learning environ- other child would be. I think 11307, Jackson, MS 39283-1307 or e-mail us at: editor@ is that they are entering into ment. One of the greatest en- their brightness will shine Volume 25 • Number 22 mississippilink.com; Please visit our website at: www.mis- the school system at different hancements that we can make through because if given the sissippilink.com. Phone: (601) 896-0084, Fax 896-0091, out levels of preparation, and we to our educational system is to same opportunity, we can per- March 21 - 27, 2019 of state 1-800-748-9747. Periodical Postage Rate Paid at need to assist our community make sure that students enter form at the same rate or better © copyright 2018. All rights reserved. Jackson, MS. in preparing our young people kindergarten on grade level. according to research,” said to start the learning process. If we can make this transition, Kidd. Deadline: The deadline for submitting items to be considered To take a quote from Freder- it will both enhance what hap- The Ready To Learn pro- for publication is Tuesday at 10 a.m. Publisher...... Jackie Hampton ick Douglas, it is said that it pens in our public schools and gram will be made available Editor...... Othor Cain is a lot easier building strong provide a foundation of edu- to home-schooled children Subscriptions are $32 per year; $64 for two years or $96 for Copy Editor...... Minnie Garrett children than repairing bro- cational success for all of our through child television pro- three years. ken men. And so, as we try to students,” said Blaine. gramming and curriculum of- Graphics...... Marcus Johnson Postmaster: build a dignity economy, we The Ready To Learn pilot fered on the City of Jackson’s Photographers...... Kevin Robinson & Jay Johnson Contributing Writers...... Janice K. Neal-Vincent Send all address changes to The Mississippi Link, need to prepare our children program will undergo a two- PEG Network. P.O. Box 11307, Jackson, MS 39283-1307. from the start.” year development process Additionally, the grant Ayesha K. Mustafaa While research shows that with the frst year dedicated seeks to offer technical assis- Advertising: For all advertising information, 90 percent of children en- to building data and coalitions tance for early childhood de- please call (601) 896-0084. tering grade school are ill- of early childhood educators velopment centers to become equipped for learning, the across the city. The second certifed universal pre-K fa- Member: The Mississippi Link accepts no responsibility for unsolicited Universal Pre-K pilot pro- year will focus on implement- cilities. materials and in general does not return them to sender. gram, Ready To Learn, seeks ing the pilot universal pre-K Through the implementa- Manuscripts and photographs submitted for publication are to ensure that every child in program at two early child- tion and success of Ready To welcome by The Mississippi Link, but no responsibility can Jackson is well-prepared to hood development centers in Learn, the City of Jackson be taken for sources considered to be authoritative, because enter kindergarten by the age Jackson. hopes to expand the program the publication cannot guarantee their accuracy. Reproduc- tion or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content, of fve. “I think the grant from Kel- with federal funding. is prohibited. “Ready to Learn creates the logg is going to be life-chang- EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 MVSU to honor WIST founder Retention efforts help Dr. Constance G. Bland during students reach fi nish line

The Mississippi Link Newswire ternships, and mentoring – all in 23 classes, providing ad- annual celebration March 22 The cost of not graduating of which keep them not only ditional academic support to on time is high, both in terms in school but also realizing 4,201 unique students (2,401 The Mississippi Link Newswire of additional tuition, room, their potential. of those being freshmen this and board, and lost wages due Mississippi State Univer- fall). The Learning Center of- Mississippi Valley State Uni- to the delay in entering the sity emphasizes the impor- fers individualized tutoring in versity will host its 22nd celebra- workforce. Mississippi Public tance of class attendance, be- over 100 additional subjects. tion of the Women in Science and Universities understand this ginning in orientation when The university as a whole Technology (WIST) Conference and work hard to ensure that President Mark Keenum and supports the focus on class at- Friday, March 22. students have access to the others echo the same advice: tendance – it’s not just some- The conference, themed support services they need to “Go to class.” Parents and thing that is preached during “Women in Science and Technol- stay in school and graduate on students are shown historical orientation and then exercised ogy Taking a Stand in STEM,” time. data showing the relationship by the Pathfi nders staff. Much will take place in the Claude G. Helping students stay in between class attendance and like the reporting of progress Perkins Auditorium, located in school and complete their de- grades. They are shown re- grades, MSU had 89 per- the William Sutton Administra- gree is at the heart of Delta tention and graduation rates cent attendance reporting for tion Building, from 8:30 a.m. to State University. DSU facul- for students who have 0-1 ab- freshmen in their classes at the 2 p.m. ty and staff create a welcom- sences per class, 2-3, 4-5 and end of the 5th week of classes During the morning session, ing environment conducive so on. The university makes this fall, and 63 percent for all the conference will feature a spe- to teaching and learning that it clear – the fi rst step to aca- undergraduates. cial ceremony to remember and serves as a path to student demic success is to go to class. Mississippi University for honor the contributions of WIST success. Due in part to cam- It’s not the only step; it’s just Women recently received a founder, the late Dr. Constance pus-wide efforts, since 2013, the fi rst one. $1.5 million grant over a fi ve- G. Bland, by renaming the con- fall-to-fall retention rates have The Pathfi nders at MSU year period from the U.S. De- ference in her honor. improved by 3 percentage program has over a 20-year partment of Education’s Title This year’s keynote speaker Bland points, and graduation rates history of working with stu- III program to implement will be Bland’s daughter, Hill- from the 2009 cohort to the dents and teachers to improve processes that will improve iary Bland-Spivey. Having received a full aca- 2013, becoming one of the fi rst 2011 cohort improved by 5 class attendance. Pathfi nders retention and graduation rates The WIST is a student-led or- demic scholarship, she decided PA’s to be trained within the state percentage points. Fall 2017 to staff encourage attendance and streamline the student gan, comprised of undergradu- to attend Valley to earn her bach- of Mississippi. spring 2018 retention rate of reporting by teachers, then advising process. This nation- ate female students majoring in elor’s degree. With aspirations After graduating from PA fi rst-time full-time freshmen monitors attendance data ally competitive grant, under STEM disciplines, designed to of becoming a physician, Spivey school, Spivey sought positions increased to 89.6 percent and daily. Both Pathfi nders staff the “Strengthening Institu- promote women in science and majored in biology. During sum- in the Houston, Texas area and fi rst-time full-time transfer and residence hall advisors tions,” program is the fi rst of technology. These students are mer breaks, she participated in was offered a position at the students increased to 89.1 per- interact with any student who this kind to be the awarded to committed and devoted to mak- multiple internships to enhance University General Hospital as cent – the highest percentage exhibits a class attendance The W. ing a difference in the scientifi c her interest in medicine and the a surgical PA. Over the span of recorded for these groups of problem. Pathfi nders is based Among the programs that community. sciences. three years, Spivey fi lled several students. on research that showed that The W’s grant will cover will The goal of the annual confer- In the summer of 2008, Spivey positions as a surgical PA, then Retention efforts focus missing as few as four classes include redesigning inter- ence is to show middle and high received an internship oppor- later transitioned to the medical on big picture items, such as in one course by a freshman mediate education courses, school females that science, tech- tunity at one of the top medical specialty of urgent care in March First-Year Seminar, academic had a substantial negative im- professional development nology, engineering and mathe- schools in the country, Johns 2018. maps, and supplemental in- pact on freshman GPA and for intermediate education matics (STEM) careers are excit- Hopkins University in Balti- Spivey is currently employed struction, to name a few. graduation six years later. instructors, release time for ing, attainable and rewarding as more, Maryland. Over the next at Next Level Urgent Care ser- Because Delta State be- The Pathfi nders program faculty-led enhancements and well as to increase the awareness two summers, she interned at St. vicing the greater Houston area. lieves good teaching and has produced a signifi cant improvements, establishing a of STEM disciplines and MVSU. Jude Children’s Research Hospi- She is a member of Alpha Kappa student retention go hand in change in the attitudes of peer mentoring program and Latonya Garner, chair of MV- tal in Memphis. Alpha Sorority, Inc. and recently hand, in March 2018, DSU students and faculty regard- implementing a web-based SU’s mathematics, computer Additionally, during her time took on the role of vice president opened the Gertrude C. Ford ing the importance of regular tutoring program. A major and information sciences de- at MVSU, Spivey became in- of MVSU’s Houston-area alumni Center for Teaching and class attendance and its im- component covered under the partment, said she is extremely volved in several organizations club. Learning with an endow- pact on student success. This grant is streamlining the ad- excited about this year’s event at MVSU, including Women in Spivey is the daughter of Ed- ment gift of $3 million by the change has led to a substantial vising process. because it will expose young Science and Technology (WIST). gar Bland, Jr. and the late Dr. Gertrude C. Ford Foundation. improvement in graduation Goals include expanding females to successful women in She also attended and partici- Constance Bland. She currently The center provides faculty rates. Prior to Pathfi nders, targeted counseling services the fi elds of STEM, including pated in many research confer- resides in Houston with her hus- and chairs with resources, fa- the six-year graduation rate and outreach to faculty, im- obstetricians and gynecologists, ences, presenting work from her band, Derio, and two daughters, cilitated conversations, work- at MSU averaged 50 percent. plementing comprehensive physician assistants, computer summer internships. It was dur- Blake and Bailee. shops, programs, networking Several years after the pro- training and support program scientists, nurses, biologists and ing these conferences that she Other presenters for the con- opportunities, and individual gram began the graduation for faculty advisers, establish- mathematicians. discovered the career path of a ference include: Mary Crump, consultations – all of which rate reached 60 percent and ing advising fellows program “The WIST Organization as- physician assistant. Jacquilyn R. German, Jackie have a direct correlation to has averaged 60 percent since for continued professional de- pires to become a motivator to Upon her last year at MVSU, Henne-Kerr, Dr. Nneka Okezie student retention. that time. velopment and implementing young ladies who yearn to be she ultimately decided to pursue Okeh, Dr. Manju Pande, Sabrina In one example, DSU con- MSU piloted a summer pro- an electronic degree audit and different in shaping the world in the career path of a PA, or phy- Phillips, Muriel R. Pollard, Mar- ducted a study of 4,602 student gram during 2018 which en- data analytics system titled the 21st century,” said Garner. sician assistant. She graduated garet Reynolds, Dr. Hattie Spen- grades from 314 course sec- couraged students with ACT Degree Works. “We hope this conference will from MVSU in 2010 with summa cer, Dr. Candace Carter Stevens, tions and found that students sub-scores below 17 to attend All students enrolled in improve young females’ attitudes cum laude honors. Yolanda Harvey-West, and Dr. taught by faculty who earned the summer II (second sum- Mississippi Valley State Uni- about STEM and increase their In May 2011, Spivey was ac- Stacy White. a teaching credential through mer term, basically the month versity-University College interest in MVSU.” cepted to be a part of the inau- For questions or more infor- the Association of College and of July) to take care of their upon entering the university Spivey is a Lefl ore County na- gural physician assistant class at mation, contact Earlean Ander- University Educators (ACUE) IHL-required remedial class participate in academic sup- tive and alumna of St. Francis Mississippi College. She gradu- son, director of academic sup- had signifi cantly higher suc- prior to the start of the fall se- port programs that will ensure of Assisi, Lefl ore County High ated with a Master of Science in port for STEM departments, at cess rates (i.e., better grades, mester. These students lived for academic success. Their School and MVSU. Medicine degree in December (662) 254-3638. fewer failures and withdraw- together in one residence hall, intervention and support pro- als) than students taught by interacted with Center for grams consist of the follow- faculty who are not yet partic- Student Success staff regular- ing: EMAP, Tutoring, Men- ipating in the program. Delta ly, and had several group ac- toring, and shared department Carmen J. Walters named new State improved the prospects tivities each week. The goal of programs and interventions. of 88 students – approximate- this program was, of course, Students are also advised ly 12 percent of the fi rst-year to enhance their transition to to take advantage of summer president at Tougaloo College class – and increased the odds MSU. school and utilize their sum- of graduating nearly 3 percent MSU enrolls at-risk stu- mer Pell and other academic The Mississippi Link Newswire she worked 18 years at Delgado more DSU students. Delta dents in one of several recovery opportunities. The high-interaction classes or university has restructured The Board of Trustees of Tou- Community College in New Or- State is credentialing all of its programs during their fi rst its retention initiatives to in- galoo College is pleased to an- leans. new faculty through ACUE semester. Using incoming tervene and help students nounce the selection of Carmen J. Hogan said: “I am tremen- and working on a plan to cre- characteristics such as ACT stay on course and works Walters as the the 14th president dously excited about the selec- dential all current faculty. scores and high school grades, collaboratively with MVSU of this historic institution. tion of Dr. Walters, and it will Delta State furthers student at-risk students are identifi ed, trio programs to maximize As the college celebrates its be my privilege to pass the baton retention in many other ways. and advised during fall regis- interventions for student suc- Sesquicentennial Anniversary of leadership to her. She brings a It has identifi ed two writing- tration with the goal of getting cess. Tutoring and mentoring and embraces what lies ahead combined level of experiences, enhanced required upper-lev- each of those students into an programs are vital to interven- in the new era of higher educa- commitment and mature judge- el courses for each major to appropriate First Year Experi- tion, and the university is us- tion, Walters brings a depth of ment that are useful in any lead- help students fulfi ll the writ- ence, True Maroon, Freshman ing the GradeFirst program to executive-level leadership and ership role. Her understanding ing obligations unique to the Success Strategies, or similar help the university track stu- knowledge in such vital areas as and appreciation of the college’s given discipline. Delta State’s class or program, which is dent academic progress and strategic planning in enrollment, history and mission, as well as Quality Enhancement Pro- specifi cally designed to help attendance. facilities management, grant and her demonstrated commitment to gram annually sponsors up the student in the transition to The University of Mis- budget management, workforce faculty and student success, will to 100 diversity and inclusion college. sissippi has made signifi cant development, community and Walters be impactful in moving the col- campus events – and these op- Every incoming fresh- progress in increasing reten- diversity relations and athletics lege into its best years.” portunities not only educate, they also make students of all man at Mississippi State is tion and graduation rates management. a great challenge and opportu- Walters received a Bachelor of backgrounds feel welcome. assigned a freshman year over the past several years. Walters succeeds Beverly nity for me to help preserve that Science in accounting and busi- Also, Delta State’s McNair navigator – an upperclassman The 2017 Freshman Cohort Wade Hogan, who is retiring wonderful history but also carry ness administration from South- Scholars received a highly student who helps that student achieved the second high- June 30. Hogan has served as Tougaloo forward so that it’s here ern (La.) University in 1984, a competitive $1.12 million progress through the fresh- est retention rate, 86 percent, Tougaloo’s president since May another 150 years.” Master of Arts degree in postsec- TRiO grant from the U.S. De- man year. Navigators contact in university history. These 2002. She is the fi rst woman and Walters has served more than ondary counseling from Xavier partment of Education in 2018 their students at least once a increases have led to several the 13th president to lead Touga- 24 years in community college College in New Orleans in 1990 to increase the attainment of week through email, texting, Center for Student Success & loo. education. She spent the past six and her PhD in Community Col- Ph.D. degrees by students who phone calls or face-to-face FYE staff members publish- “This position is a dream come years at Mississippi Gulf Coast lege Leadership from Mississippi are under-represented, fi rst meetings. ing and presenting nationally true for me,” Walters said. “Tou- Community College in Perkin- State University in 2009. generational and low income. MSU began offering Sup- regarding our student success galoo has such a rich and power- ston, where she is executive vice She is married to Wayne Wal- McNair Research Scholars plemental Instruction (SI) in and persistence efforts. ful history. You can feel it when president of Enrollment Manage- ters, and the couple has two grown receive numerous benefi ts in selected classes in 2013. This Some of the tactics used you arrive on the campus and ment, Student Success and Insti- daughters – Taeshaun Walters travel, research stipends, in- fall, the university offered SI Read more online at walk these hallowed grounds. It’s tutional Relations. Prior to that and Tierra Walters Mackie. www.themississippilink.com 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 www.mississippilink.com JSU general counsel honored Margaret Walker as Mississippi Business Center hosts 13th Annual Creative Arts Journal’s 2018 Leaders in Law Festival, extends By L.aToya Hentz-Moore passionate leadership,” says jsumsnews.com Watson. “Receiving this hon- submission deadline Edward Watson was recent- or reminds me to continue to ly recognized as one of the top do justly, love mercifully and 40 attorneys in the state by the walk humbly in my personal Mississippi Business Journal. and professional life.” “I am humbled to receive Previously, he has been se- this honor and recognition,” lected as a Rising Star by Su- says Watson. “I have been in- per Lawyers Top Attorneys in fuenced to continually give Mississippi for the past three my all to what matters the consecutive years. Watson is most by a vast amount of peo- licensed to practice law in all ple in my family and profes- federal and state courts in the sional life.” state of Mississippi. Prior to For more than 16 years, joining Jackson State, he was Watson has represented cli- a founding member of the frm ents in the areas of higher Alexander & Watson, P.A. education law, municipal law, He is an alumnus of Touga- labor and employment law, loo College where he earned a contracts, commercial, gov- Edward Watson (pictured), general counsel for the Division of General bachelor’s degree in political ernmental and general tort li- Counsel has been recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal. science. Watson acquired his ability defense. juris doctorate degree from “The selection committee skills and successful represen- and the community exempli- Mississippi College School of Walker found that my knowledge, tation on behalf of my clients fes integrity, aggression and Law. Jackson State University send a document in Microsoft The Margaret Walker Cen- Word or Adobe PDF to mwa@ ter invites proposals for papers, jsums.edu. presentations and panels for the Note that submissions in the Mississippi Historical Society honors 13th Annual Creative Arts Fes- written and poetry categories tival, scheduled for Friday and will be considered for publica- Saturday, April 12 and 13, 2019. tion, and the best essay by a JSU Wilcox for Mt. Olive Cemetery project Proposals must be submitted student on the “black experience by Friday, March 22. While the in the American South” will re- By L.aToya Hentz-Moore Wilcox has energetically theme of the conference is “Arts ceive the $1,000 Margaret Walk- jsumsnews.com worked with the Division of as Activism / Activism as Art,” er Alexander Annual Award. Heather Wilcox recently re- Institutional Advancement the organizers welcome propos- Submissions for the Marga- ceived the award of merit from launching a capital campaign to als from high school, undergrad- ret Walker Alexander Annual The Mississippi Historical So- complete the fnal two phases uate and graduate students on Award can be in many forms, ciety for her outstanding work of restoration that will include any topic. including literary analyses, cre- to restore and preserve the landscaping efforts, lighting, Proposal submissions should ative writing, research papers, Mount Olive cemetery. The or- signage, a gate entrance and re- be 250-500 words and should ft biographical studies, autobiog- ganization is a non-proft mem- pair of 177 monuments. in one of four categories: raphy, and historical studies. bership association that has a She is working with a diverse Poetry/Spoken Word JSU students who would like unique blend of scholars and committee to raise $500,000 (10-15-minute presentations in to be considered for this award laypersons who share an inter- by June 30, 2019 to complete original storytelling or poetry, must present their papers at the including brief comments about Creative Arts Festival Saturday, est in the history of Mississippi. Veronica Cohen, vice president for the Division of Institutional Ad- Phase III of the project. Phase inspiration &/or form of the April 13, and submit their 10- Mount Olive cemetery is lo- vancement poses with Heather Wilcox, director for the Center for III will include the building work) page essays by Thursday, March cated on the campus of Jackson University-Based Development after the awards luncheon at the of a memorial wall for those Visual Arts (up to 3 pieces 28, 2019. State University and suffers Natchez Grand Hotel. buried in the cemetery with en- from years of deferred mainte- graved names and bench seat- of artwork in any media with This project is supported in nance with many deteriorated tion. Ultimately, she wanted to and this research tells the story ing. Wilcox envisions a beau- 10-minute presentations) part by funding from the Missis- markers. The historic site is one ensure that others did not forget of African-American culture in tiful, new cemetery that will Written (10-page essays with sippi Arts Commission, a state of the oldest private cemeteries the people buried there whose Jackson.” allow Jackson State to protect 20-minute presentations) agency, and in part, from the Na- for African Americans in the sacrifces made it possible for Additionally, Wilcox has and preserve the historical in- Performing Arts (10-minute tional Endowment for the Arts, a state of Mississippi. many of the freedoms we expe- worked intensely to complete tegrity of Jacksonians buried dance, musical and theatrical federal agency. Wilcox’s ability to visualize rience today. Phase I of the project, which in the cemetery, who forged the presentations). For more information, con- the beauty underneath the di- “I completed the research included publishing a research path for a greater Mississippi. In the case of panel proposals, tact the Margaret Walker Cen- lapidated and decaying markers for Mount Olive Cemetery be- book and restoring the Jim Hill “Years after I am gone, the please submit the names of the ter ([email protected] or 601- and mausoleums in the cem- cause it was important to the and Ida Revels Redmond stat- research of Mount Olive will participants and the moderator 979-3935) or the Conference etery led to years of diligent re- community and our univer- ues. In June 2017, Mount Olive still be here for the students and provide a brief synopsis of Coordinators, Dr. helen crump search with the Center for Uni- sity,” says Wilcox. “Now we Cemetery was fnally added to and community to absorb and the panel’s topic and of the indi- ([email protected]) and versity-Based Development know how the cemetery was the National Register of His- appreciate,” says Wilcox. vidual paper proposals. Dr. Robert Luckett (robert.luck- staff to ensure proper restora- started, who is buried there, toric Places. To submit a proposal, please [email protected]). D’Andra Orey is the Anna Julia Cooper Teacher of the Year

By Rachel James-Terry on some students because they Scientists was established in jsumsnews.com reminded me of myself when I April 1969, by approximately D’Andra Orey, professor of did not apply myself. Students thirty-fve black political sci- political science, received the really respond when they know entists gathered at Southern Anna Julia Cooper Teacher that you care. As the adage goes, University in Baton Rouge, of the Year Award March 15, ‘People do not care how much Louisiana to discuss the prob- 2019, at the 50th Anniversary you know until they know how lems faced by persons teaching of the National Conference of much you care,’” he said. political science at historically Black Political Science Asso- Jasmine King, a junior politi- black colleges and universities. ciations annual meeting in Ba- cal science major, is one of two The group reconvened in ton Rouge, LA. Orey was nomi- JSU student fellows in the Mary September of that year at the nated for the award by a former Ellen Pleasant Entrepreneur Annual Meeting of the Ameri- student. Fellowship program supported can Political Science Associa- “I was pleasantly surprised to by the Bill and Melinda Gates tion in New York. It was the receive notifcation of being se- Foundation. consensus of this now broader lected for this year’s Anna Julia tion of enslavement, she even- A member of Orey’s student- group that the problems facing Cooper teaching award. In my Dr. D’Andra Orey, professor of political science, poses with his former tually received a bachelors and led research team, King said black political scientists, inde- role as teacher and advisor, I political science students Kesicia Dickinson (left) and Princess Wil- masters in mathematics and her she gained frst-hand experi- pendent of their geographical do not see myself as doing any- liams (right) after accepting his Anna Julia Cooper Teacher of the Year Ph.D. in French from the Uni- ence that she believes cannot location or institution, were thing extra,” said Orey. “The Award in Baton Rouge, LA. (Photo special to JSU) versity of Paris more commonly be found on any other college suffciently similar to warrant students are so amazingly tal- known as the Sorbonne. campus. establishment of a national or- ented that often I simply hand described the professor as a members of the selection com- Orey expressed that it is not “Dr. Orey’s dedication to the ganization. Consequently, the them an application and they “selfess instructor and mentor” mittee. him but the students who go the development of his research persons present at this Sep- are accepted into some of the committed to student success. The Anna Julia Cooper Award extra mile to achieve their goals. team allowed for each member tember 1969 meeting voted most elite graduate programs “Dr. Orey played a vital role is named after Anna Julia Coo- “So, in many ways, I think the to be pushed to unimaginable to establish themselves as the and summer research programs in my development throughout per, administrator, and teacher students are more deserving of limits and inspired creativity National Conference of Black in the country.” my undergraduate career and of the M Street School and this award than I am,” he said. geared toward problem-solving Political Scientists. Kesicia Dickinson, a former strongly infuenced my decision founder of the Frelinghuysen Once a student with a 2.62 amongst each of us,” she said. The organization’s frst An- student of Orey’s who is cur- to pursue a political science University for adult education GPA, Orey said he lives vi- According to the organiza- nual Meeting was held at At- rently pursuing her doctorate doctoral degree,” said Dick- in Washington D.C. Although cariously through his pupils. “I tion’s website, the National lanta University in Atlanta, GA at Michigan State University, inson in a letter of support to Cooper was born into a condi- think that is why I am so hard Conference of Black Political in May 1970. STATE

www.mississippilink.com MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Stennis 2019 ASTRO CAMP® announces community collaboration opportunities

The Mississippi Link Newswire students across the country. Cur- ticipation of learners tradition- gether to complete NASA sci- generation of explorers who will Camp leaders and facilitators The NASA Stennis Space Cen- rently, organizations from six ally underserved and/or under- ence-directed missions with real- travel deeper into space to live must take part in a one-to-two- ter Offi ce of STEM Engagement states comprise this year’s list of represented in STEM fi elds and world applications. and work on the moon today and day Educational Professional has announced collaboration op- collaborators: Mississippi, Loui- students in special needs popula- ASTRO CAMP® sessions Mars tomorrow. Development workshop provid- portunities for “2019 ASTRO siana, Alabama, Georgia, Texas tions. provide campers the NASA ex- ASTRO CAMP® provides ed by NASA education special- CAMP® In the Community.” and South Carolina. The theme for this year’s AS- perience of aeronautics from fi rst collaborators professional de- ists in order to be designated as The ASTRO CAMP® program ASTRO CAMP® activities TRO CAMP® is “Next Genera- fl ight to space fl ight; space tech- velopment, the 2019 ASTRO an offi cial NASA Stennis 2019 combines an evidence-based are aligned to Next Generation tion Exploring the Moon Today nology engineering design with CAMP® Facilitators Guide, ASTRO CAMP® Site. curriculum with a proven out- Science and College and Career … Mars Tomorrow!” It includes robotics applications; and Solar activity supply lists, on-line re- For more information about of-school learning methodology Readiness Standards that support the pilot of the new MOON to System-and-Beyond activities sources, NASA completion cer- becoming a community collabo- to provide universities, schools, the work of NASA’s four mission MARS curriculum modules di- featuring planets, moons, stars tifi cates and the on-line support rator contact: museums and youth-serving directorates (science, science rectly supporting NASA’s four and galaxies, with an encompass- of education specialists (as need- Maria Lott at maria.m.lott@ organizations with a hands-on, technology, human exploration, mission areas. ASTRO CAMP® ing survey of the Earth. Human ed). Collaborating organizations nasa.gov or 228-688-1776. NASA-unique STEM (sci- and aeronautics) in an effort to also incorporates math and sci- exploration in space activities in- must provide: 1) a camp leader, For more information about ence, technology, engineering produce a more “STEM-centric” ence principles through fun, clude real-world applications for 2) support staff, 3) facilities, 4) Stennis Space Center, visit: and mathematics) engagement workforce. Particular emphasis hands-on activities that teach living and working in low-Earth supplies/materials and 5) camp www.nasa.gov/centers/sten- experience for 2nd-12th grade is placed on increasing the par- teams of campers to work to- orbits and for preparing the next management for each camp site. nis/ 2019 fi shing forecast Employees honored for service for Northeast Mississippi at Mississippi State Hospital

Mississippi Link Newswire consider checking out Lake crappie, and catfi sh in 2019. Mississippi Department of Lowndes State Park. Crappie anglers should ex- Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks “Our fall surveys indicated pect Bear and Yellow Creeks (MDWFP) fi sheries biologists a healthy crappie population to produce good numbers of expect another good year for that is often overlooked,” crappie, as they have in years anglers in Northeast Missis- Knight added. “Trophy-sized past. sippi. bass and catfi sh are also pres- The heavy rainfall in the re- “Supplemental forage stock- ent due to an abundant gizzard gion during the past year may ings of bream and threadfi n shad population.” result in less aquatic vegeta- shad in 2018 should enhance The Tennessee-Tombigbee tion coverage in 2019. As a re- the bass populations at lakes Waterway will continue to sult, bass anglers should focus Lamar Bruce, Monroe and provide consistent results for more on fi shing Pickwick’s Elvis Presley,” said MDWFP crappie, bass and catfi sh an- famous ledges to catch large- Fisheries Biologist Trevor glers. Bay Springs and Colum- mouth, smallmouth and spot- Mississippi State Hospital March service award recipients include: Front row (left to right): Cassandra Knight. “Last year, Lamar bus Lake boast healthy popu- ted bass. Myles (Byram, 20 years), Angie Ware (Whitfi eld, 30 years), Eddie Williams (Pearl, 10 years). Back row Bruce, which is popular with lations of bass and crappie. For more information re- (l-r): Leroy Evans (Jackson, 30 years), Tracy Dotson (Jackson, 1 year), Vicki Payne (Brandon, 10 years), bream anglers in the area, “We see more out-of-state garding fi shing in Mississippi, Suzanne Blakely (Brandon, 10 years). started producing bass over 10 crappie anglers fi shing these visit our website at www.mdw- pounds and we anticipate that lakes to get away from the fp.com or call us at (601) 432- The Mississippi Link Newswire one year and followed by every sissippi Department of Mental Monroe will do the same in crowds on the more popular, 2212. Follow us on Facebook Mississippi State Hospital re- fi fth anniversary year. Employees Health, was founded in 1855 and this year.” larger reservoirs,” Knight said. at www.facebook.com/mdwfp cently honored employees with receive a Certifi cate of Apprecia- helps the individuals it serves Anglers who do not want Pickwick Lake should con- or on Twitter at www.twitter. March anniversaries for their tion and a Service Award Pin. achieve mental wellness by en- to fi ght the crowds should tinue to produce quality bass, com/MDWFPonline. years of service to the hospital. The program is sponsored by couraging hope, promoting safe- Service awards are given to Friends of Mississippi State Hos- ty, and supporting recovery. The MSH employees in the month of pital, Inc. hospital is accredited by the Joint their date of hire, beginning with MSH, a program of the Mis- Commission. Assists at State Capitol

Shelby Carson of Ray- mond recently served as a junior page for the Missis- sippi Senate. Pages assist in the day-to-day operations of the senate, generally run- ning errands for offi cials and staff. Shelby is pictured with Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, who sponsored her visit. Shelby is the daughter of Fulton and Raquel Car- son and attends Raymond High School. When asked about the week, Shelby said, “Being able to page for the senate has deepened my understanding of the legis- lative process. I plan to re- turn next year to further my interest in state politics.”

Azalea Scott of Raymond recently served as a junior page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages assist in the day-to-day operations of the senate, generally run- ning errands for offi cials and staff. Azalea is pictured with Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, who sponsored her visit. Azalea is the daughter of Willie and Donna Scott and attends Raymond High School. When asked about the week, Azalea said, “This experience has been great. I enjoyed watching senators display a tireless effort to get bills passed through the democratic process. This opportunity has inspired me to take a proactive role in the future of our state poli- tics.” NATIONAL

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 www.mississippilink.com Helping missing black girls Yes, Herenton is serious about By Stacy M. Brown near a hiking trail in Hacienda NNPA Newswire Correspondent Heights but authorities said ini- Have you seen Iniaya Wil- tially that they had little infor- wanting to be mayor son? mation to help identify her. She Just 14, Iniaya has been miss- was found wearing a long pink ing from her Columbus, Ohio shirt with the words “Future of Memphis again home since January 25. Princess Hero” and grey pants She’s African American, has with panda prints. By John Semien brown hair and brown eyes; Because Hacienda Heights Special to The New Tri-State Defender standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and isn’t far from Lancaster, where As the incumbent talks about weighs 120 pounds. Skylar Mannie went missing, accelerating momentum, and a Have you seen Skylar Man- the Los Angeles Sheriff Depart- fi rst-term Shelby County com- nie? ment did release a statement Iniaya Wilson Skylar Mannie missioner rides an out-of-the- From Lancaster, Calif., Skylar clarifying that the body found gate buzz about “we can’t wait,” is also black and just 13 years also has focused its attention on fugitives and bringing justice did not belong to Skylar. former mayor Willie W. Heren- old. She was last seen Feb. 14. spotlighting and fi nding missing to victims,” John F. Clark, NC- “LASD confi rms the victim ton is putting things in place to She has black hair, brown African Americans. MEC’s president and CEO, said found in Hacienda Heights is “do it again.” eyes, stands 5 feet 5 inches and Since 2007, the organization in a blog on the NCME website. not Skylar Mannie who was re- It’s been almost a year since weighs 130 pounds. has sought to develop relation- So far, the nonprofi t has ported missing in Lancaster. Ho- Herenton, who has been elected The two are among the esti- ships with media, government helped law enforcement fi nd micide investigators are working Memphis mayor fi ve times, de- mated 64,000 black girls and agencies and the public to en- more than 284,000 missing kids, diligently to solve the case of the clared that he wanted back in. women across the United States sure that missing African Ameri- and NCMEC’s 24/7 Call Center girl found in Hacienda Heights Since then, incumbent that have gone missing. Iniaya cans receive prompt attention has handled more than 4.8 mil- and we ask our residents to keep Jim Strickland has formally and Skylar are also among an and concern to garner the best lion phone calls and has access an eye out for Skylar,” the sher- launched his reelection bid. And unfortunately growing number possible outcomes for each case. to 190 languages. iff’s department said in the state- Herenton last week, District 7 Commis- of young people listed in the A 2010 study about the media Walsh founded NCMEC near- ment at the time. sioner Tami Sawyer staked her Marching with Dr. King meant “critically missing” section of coverage of missing children ly 35 years ago after his 6-year- “We’ve detained two people mayoral claim, one that would “putting my job on the line,” he the expansive database of the in the United States discovered old son, Adam, was abducted of interest who may be con- make her the fi rst woman to said. “We were real activists. I National Center for Missing & that only 20 percent of reported and later found murdered. nected to the case,” a subsequent serve, if she navigated a path put everything on the line when Exploited Children. stories focused on missing black With the expanding power of statement said. to victory. Lesser-known an- I was very young.” That includes girls and wom- children despite it corresponding social media, Walsh said people While she has not been named nounced candidates include “At the age of 78, I’m still en of all backgrounds, an im- to 33 percent of the overall miss- are more involved now than ever a suspect in the death of her Pam Moses and Lemichael Wil- here,” Herenton said. “I still portant distinction because of ing children cases. before. “Call me. Contact me… daughter Trinity, Taquesta Gra- son. have the passion and the en- the lack of media coverage of The report revealed that miss- You tell me where the bad guy ham, 28, arrived in California The New Tri-State Defender ergy…to go back and fi nish the African Americans who’ve gone ing black youth – especially is, and we’ll go get ‘em,” Walsh for questioning after being de- hooked up with Herenton at his unfi nished agenda.” missing. black girls – are underreported said on the blog. tained in Texas on an alleged campaign headquarters on Third That unfi nished agenda in- That has spurred activists and in the news and it seems that According to multiple reports, parole violation. St. recently. The exchange last- cludes economic empowerment some in Congress to action. many people don’t even care. when black girls go missing, it’s Deputy Michelle Sanchez of ed about an hour and came to for “people who have been left In efforts to address the prob- The National Center for Miss- often unclear whether they have the Los Angeles County Sher- a close with Memphis’ longest out of the economic growth of lem of missing black children na- ing and Exploited Children said run away from home, were in- iff’s Department Information serving mayor choosing not to this community,” he said. tionwide, Reps. Bonnie Watson that in 2018 alone, there were fl icted violence, abducted, sent Bureau said in a statement, supply individual answers to a “The current administration Coleman (D-N.J.), Robin Kelly 424,066 reports of missing chil- into the sex industry, among “Graham remains to be held in series of questions drawn from keeps boasting about momen- (D-Ill.) and Yvette D. Clarke dren made to law enforcement others. Essentially, according Los Angeles County custody on an informal survey of TSD tum, and you’ve heard the old (D-NY) initiated the Congres- around the country. to BlackNews.com, their safety the unrelated warrant. Homicide readers. adage about a rising tide lifts all sional Caucus on Black Women John and Revé Walsh and oth- and assurance to be brought back investigators continue to vet “My team is developing posi- boats. There are boats in Mem- and Girls in 2016. Through the er child advocates founded the home was commonly ignored community tips and follow up tion papers on all of these issues phis that are not being lifted. In caucus, they hope to create pub- National Center for Missing & and not an utmost concern. on additional evidence obtained and others that are in the minds fact, there are some people who lic policies that “eliminate sig- Exploited Children as a private, That concern heightened during the investigation. The of Memphians,” Herenton said. don’t even have a boat.” nifi cant barriers and disparities non-profi t organization to serve when investigators in California criminal case naming Taquesta “And as the campaign moves Never mentioning Strickland experienced by black women.” as the national clearinghouse announced that they were trying Graham is being prepared for along our plans will be revealed by name, Herenton said the cur- According to BlackNews. and to provide a coordinated, to identify the body of a young presentation to the District At- to the public.” rent administration talks about com, members of the caucus national response to problems black girl who was found dead torney’s Offi ce on a later date.” The interview was in a con- the billions of dollars in con- believe that more federal as- relating to missing and exploited inside a duffel bag in a suburb of Graham’s boyfriend, Emiel ference room. An offi ce admin- struction within the city limits sistance and collaboration is children. Los Angeles. The girl was even- Lamar Hunt, 38, was charged istrator that has been aligned of Memphis. needed to further eliminate the Walsh, who formerly hosted tually identifi ed as Trinity Love with murder for the death of with Herenton for years was “We will focus on building problem. “America’s Most Wanted,” now Jones. Trinity Love Jones. He is sched- setting up her offi ce. Others strong families. That’s going to “I feel like knocking on every does similar work with his show, Investigators said the circum- uled to appear in Los Angeles involved in the campaign were differentiate us,’’ he said. “We attic, every garage to see where “In Pursuit.” stances of her death are still be- County Superior Court to enter putting pictures on the walls. want to get at the root causes of those girls are,” House Majority The show, which airs on the ing determined. a plea April 26. The fi rst question was why he poverty and crime.” Leader Nancy Pelosi said. “Let’s Investigation Discovery net- The discovery combined with Hunt served more than a de- was running. Herenton said he has seen be an example to the world that work, has remained relentless in the lack of any new missing per- cade in prison following a con- “To make a long story short, I three generations of poor peo- we can’t rest until these girls are its pursuit of missing children. son reports that match the girl’s viction for abusing his own son left (public offi ce) before com- ple and “90 percent didn’t make found.” “I’m excited to see our co- description shed further light on in San Diego County in 2005, pleting the agenda,” Herenton it.” Success, he said, has more Further, the nonprofi t Black founder John Walsh back doing the plight of missing black girls. according to sheriff’s Detective said. “You are going to hear me to do with instilling the right and Missing But Not Forgotten, what he does best – catching Trinity’s body was found Marc Boivert. talk in this campaign about how values in children than making I left an unfi nished agenda. If sure there is a father in every you notice I didn’t have a clear household. He grew up with a succession pattern…” strong mother and grandmother, The fi rst African American who stressed the importance of Southern Poverty Law Center elected mayor, Herenton served education, hard work and going from 1992 until 2009, resign- to church. ing about a year into his fi fth “This generational poverty, term. He made reference to the we’ve got to break (it), and I fi res co-founder Morris Dees resignation, which came amid a think it starts by identifying the federal investigation into a real root causes of the poverty and estate deal involving him. The putting together a plan of action Organization is among the nation’s premier trackers of hate groups probe didn’t yield any charges that gets at those root causes.” against him but took its toll. He also wants to address what By Frederick H. Lowe “It weighed very heavily on he sees as the city’s deteriorat- TriceEdneyWire.com my family and my ability to ing infrastructure. The Southern Poverty Law Center has an- perform my duties as a mayor in “It wasn’t like that during my nounced that Morris Dees, the organization’s the manner that I wanted to do,” tenure. Something happened,” co-founder, has been fi red, but offi cials of the Herenton said. “If you will re- he said. “All you have to do is Montgomery, Alabama-based organization call, I submitted my resignation drive the streets of Memphis.” did not explain why. in the second half of my fi fth Herenton said crime is worse “As a civil rights organization, the SPLC term as mayor.’’ now than it was when he was is committed to ensuring that the conduct of He has since determined that mayor. our staff refl ects the mission of the organiza- his life’s purpose is still public “When I was mayor we ag- tion and the values we hope to instill in the service and that he has more to gressively fought the crime world,” said Richard Cohen, SPLC’s presi- contribute as mayor of Mem- problem. …We had aggressive dent. “When one of our own fails to meet phis. He noted that his candi- police programs; Blue Crush those standards, no matter his or her role in dacy was announced April 5, did a phenomenal job. … I the organization, we take it seriously and 2018, the day after the 50th don’t see that aggressive crime must take appropriate action.” commemoration of the assas- fi ghting today. We’re going to Dees’ biography has been removed from sination of Dr. Martin Luther aggressively fi ght crime while the organization’s website. King Jr. addressing the causes of crime.” Dees, who is 82, co-founded SPLC in “Going back into public ser- Saying his administration 1971 and was the chief litigator. The organi- vice as the mayor of Memphis, would invest in the youth of zation tracks hate groups and regularly pub- given this historical signifi cance Memphis,” Herenton said a lot lishes “Intelligence Report.” to the life and the legacy of Dr. of people received their fi rst King, I felt a sense of rededica- job in summer youth programs The issue, which was published in Spring Dees of 2019 was titled “The Year in Hate: Rage tion to Dr. King’s mission and sponsored by his offi ce. Against Change: White Supremacy Flour- the hate groups. supremacy in America,” SPLC explained. my own personal mission,” “…My life continues to be ishes amid Fears of Immigration and the Na- The groups listed were the Klu Klux Klan, Dees could not be reached for comment, Herenton said. “I marched with a purpose-driven life…and I tion’s Shifting Demographics.” Neo-Nazis, Skinheads and white national- but a series of articles in Montgomery Ad- him… I participated in the wanted people to know I re- The magazine published articles, photo- ists. Under his leadership, the SPLC bank- vertiser newspaper reported Dees was more Black Mondays at a very young signed with a cloud that was not graphs, and maps where most hate groups rupted the nation’s largest Klan organization. concerned with raising money than fi ghting age.” of my own choosing,” Herenton operate. The SPLC blew the whistle on the The SPLC also said Chicago-based Nation hate. In 2017, SPLC had $450 million in as- Without calling any names, said. “I know history will be rise of white hate groups that were often ig- of Islam was involved in hate speech. sets according to federal tax records. Herenton said today’s “so- somewhat kind to me but I’m nored by law enforcement offi cials because “The black nationalist movement is a re- SPLC’s black employees also charged that called activists” don’t know “a still not through with the legacy some of their employees were members of action to centuries of institutionalized white Dees was a racist. damned thing about activism.” and history.” www.mississippilink.com MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11

PRESERVED Bitterness-killing God wastes the root nothing By Pastor Simeon R. Green III in the soil of hurt that has not congregations and the chief- diffi culties come our way, we By Shewanda Riley adult customers. Even though it Special to The Mississippi Link Columnist been dealt with properly. The est of friends. It will set you are to respond with a Christ was sometimes hard, I couldn’t “See to it that roots absorb and store in the back spirituality in your life. like attitude. We should be Through my lie about the pain but had to no one falls heart hurt, anger, hatred and One has well said, “Forgive- standing fi rm and striv- years as a stu- convince them that the pain short of the thoughts of revenge. Love ness is the key that unlocks ing for the faith. Paul later dent, writer and wouldn’t last forever. grace of God keeps no record of wrongs but the door of resentment and writes, “Your attitude should teacher of Eng- Over 20 years later, I now fi nd and that no bit- bitterness keeps detailed ac- the handcuffs of hate. It is the be the same as that of Jesus lish, I’ve learned myself having to use that same ter root grows counts. power that breaks the chains Christ” (Philippians 2:5). He many things. I’ve logic in my college English up to cause When you pull a weed from of bitterness and the shack- is talking about demonstrat- learned about classes. I know that my students trouble and defi le many.” (He- the ground, if you don’t get the les of selfi shness.” Another ing humility and selfl essness the beauty of creativity and are fearful and anxious about brews 12:15) roots, weeds will return. So it quote says this: Bitterness is in relationships. He also en- the power of choosing the right writing. They don’t know that Christians are to be known is with bitterness. Fortunately, like drinking rat poison and courages us in Ephesians 5:1 word to share your thoughts. I’m just as afraid to read them as peacemakers. Rebelling Scripture shows us how to kill waiting for the rat to die.” You to be “imitators of Christ as However, I think the most im- sometimes. But I convince them and lack of faith can produce the root of bitterness. Accord- cannot have bitterness in your dearly beloved children.” “3, portant thing that I’ve learned that the pain of writing the paper dissension and disharmony ing to Ephesians 4:31-32, the heart and have a good rela- Do nothing out of selfi sh am- as a writer is that God wastes and correcting their mistakes among the people of God. only way to eliminate the root tionship with God at the same bition or vain conceit. Rather, nothing. For writers, this means won’t last forever…just a semes- Therefore, the author exhorts of bitterness is forgiveness. time. They just don’t mix. in humility value others above revisiting earlier rough drafts ter. In the end, they learn how to them to pursue peace. “Get rid of all bitterness, rage What does the Bible say yourselves, 4, not looking to of writing projects. Often, there combine selected sentences and • “Blessed are the peace- and anger, brawling and slan- about attitude?” your own interests but each of may be a sentence or a phrase create great papers. makers, for they will be called der, along with every form of Writing from a prison cell in you to the interests of the oth- on the rough draft that ends up God also allows our “left children of God.” (Matthew malice. Be kind and compas- Rome, the Apostle Paul wrote ers.” (Philippians 2:3-4) being just what I was looking to over” experiences to be a bless- 5:9) sionate to one another, forgiv- about the attitude a Christian Rev. Simeon R. Green III is add to the fi nal draft. ing to others. What we think are • “Therefore, since we ing each other, just as Christ should have: “Whatever hap- pastor of Joynes Road Church My life experiences as an ad- random negative experiences have been justifi ed through God forgave you.” pens conduct yourselves in a of God, 31 Joynes Road, ministrative assistant at a jail, can be a blessing to others who faith, we have peace with No one is going to see the manner worthy of the gospel Hampton VA 23669. He is a french fry “specialist” at Mc- may be going through the same God through our Lord Jesus inside of Heaven with a bit- of Christ.” (Philippians 1:27) member of the National Asso- Donald’s, radio show producer thing. We may think that the dis- Christ” (Romans 5:1) ter spirit. Bitterness is a de- No matter what unexpected ciation of Evangelism Church and host, and earring piercer appointment, set back or failure The root of bitterness grows stroyer. It destroys homes, disruptions, frustrations or of God, Anderson, Ind. seem so unrelated. However, we’ve suffered is the worst thing even though some of these jobs to happen to us, but in the end if were over 30 years ago, I see we allow Him to teach us wis- how they all taught me things dom about that experience, God Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master that I’m using in my life today. will use it to encourage us and For example, I learned to deal others. with fear when I worked at a Romans 8:28 says, “And we jewelry store my summer fresh- know that in all things God men year in college and had to works for the good of those who pierce ears as a part of the job. love him, who have been called I just thought it would be great according to his purpose.” Part to get a discount on jewelry, but of God “working it out for good” what I really learned was how to means that we will eventually deal with fear…mine and oth- see the good that might come 1750 ers. 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By Julianne Malveaux is much better than he did when blood sugar was low, and someone white terrorist who killed all those NNPA News Wire Columnist privilege Heather Heyer was murdered in hoped to attribute his terrorism to people at the Tree of Life Congre- An Australian Charlottesville, and 45 said that the fact that he may have forgotten gation. But for all the talk we hear By E. Faye Williams white nationalist there were “good people on both to eat. In any case when have you about terrorists, we rarely experi- Trice Edney Newswire man who says he sides” of that insanity. The Charlot- know an African-American perpe- ence people calling terrorists just For many years many black peo- hates immigrants tesville murder of Heyer is relevant trator of anything to be fed before what they are. ple have been denied opportunities acted out his hate by because the man who slaughtered he gets to jail? There is, of course, a A white man kills 49 at two for no reason other than the color murdering at least 50 people in New Zealand em- professional courtesy that “law en- mosques. A white man kills 11 at a of their skin. I’ve been guilty like 50 people and seri- braced our President as a symbol forcement” offi cials treat white ter- synagogue. But the people who are many others who said, “It must be ously injuring dozens more. He di- of renewed white identity and com- rorists, while the FBI stirs up anti- being accused of hate are black and nice to have white privilege.” Now, rected his ire at two mosques in the mon purpose.” black sentiment with their bulletins brown. What if black, brown (Mus- I’m not so sure. I’d rather not have New Zealand city of Christchurch, Had 45 a speck of sense, he about “Black Identity Extremists.” lim, Palestinian, Latino) and Jewish anybody knocking on my door with evidence that after posting a hate-fi lled manifesto might have addressed his inclusion The word terrorist has rarely people decided to fi ght the white I’ve violated the law by cheating somebody to that was replete with anti-immi- in the shooter’s manifesto and con- been applied to Roof (instead, he is supremacy that permeates our na- get something I didn’t deserve. In other words, I grant and anti-Muslim ranting. It demned it. But how could 45 actu- described as a murderer and white tion? Then, do you think, we could wouldn’t feel good about stealing something from is important to know that it was a ally condemn the actions of a white supremacist) but his massacre of all get along? someone who was more deserving via honest white man, not a person of color, nationalist when, heretofore, he nine black people in church was We may not all agree, but we means than I was. who perpetrated the most deadly has embraced them, riled them up, nothing less than terrorism. But if must call out the white terror- Most of us thought white privilege was a good mass shooting in New Zealand. It supported them, and even used the we call Roof a terrorist, we must ism that leaves too many dead or thing for those with the privilege and never hav- is essential to call out the white ter- word “nationalist” himself when it also look at the police who coddled maimed. We must say “enough” to ing to worry about their next meal, being able to rorists that too many are too timid has suited him. him as terrorist-enablers. We have a president who fans the fl ames of pay utility bills, being able to pay for medicine to call out by name. The New Zealand terrorist also to look at the media who rushed to white nationalism, thus white ter- they needed, and not worrying about where to fi nd They are called nationalists, but referenced Dylan Roof in his mani- explain his background as terrorist- rorism, for sport and to infl ame his funds to pay for their child’s college education. when they go on gun-toting ram- festo. Roof, of course, was the man explainers. We have to ask white base. When will he stop? When will That must have been nice. I guess white privilege pages, especially in places of wor- who has been convicted for his at- people why such terrorism is ac- it end? And, equally importantly, was good while it lasted. ship, this is not nationalism; it is tack at the Emanuel African Meth- ceptable. when will some folks call white na- In the last few days, white privilege has come terrorism, plain and simple. Why odist Episcopal Church in Charles- Let’s consider the massacre at the tionalism for the terrorism that it is? to be a bit uncomfortable. As some of us struggle are so many so willing to put ad- ton, South Carolina. The way that Tree of Life Congregation in Pitts- Julianne Malveaux is an author for everything we’ve ever had in life, we prob- jectives around heinous acts, and to law enforcement chose to coddle burgh last year. The assailant, Rob- and economist. Her latest book ably slept better not having been the recipient of describe these terrorists as mentally Roof, and the way the media sought ert D. Bowers, killed 11 people and “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama white privilege. Though some of us have worked ill. Why are so many willing to soft- to “explain him” is a textbook case wounded several others, including and Public Policy” is available to achieve justice and equality all of our lives, pedal the abhorrence of these acts? in how white privilege works, even four police offi cers. For all the talk via www.amazon.com for booking, we’d rather be in our shoes than in the position To his credit, the 45th President for terrorists. of the anti-Semitism that suppos- wholesale inquiries or for more of the privileged ones who’re fl ashed across TV did acknowledge the “horrible Upon his arrest, Roof was taken edly comes from Muslims, Afri- info visit www.juliannemalveaux. screens for cheating to get their children in so massacre” in New Zealand, which to get a fast-food meal. Perhaps his can Americans and others, it was a com called “good schools.” We probably feel better that the Russians didn’t help us win an election we didn’t deserve. Those of us without the benefi t of white privilege are probably happy that we’re not Michael Flynn, Roger Stone, Michael Cohen, Paul Manafort, Rick College admissions scandal Gates – or the occupants in the White House. Just being the daughter of #45, Ivanka and her husband received at least a cool 82 million dollars last year. Now that’s super white privilege, but I still think highlights rampant inequality my clothing are just fi ne so I don’t need to have white privilege to attract others to buy my brand of clothing while I sweat it out wondering if white privilege might not keep me out of jail for break- ing laws. in educational access I feel more comfortable trying to live up to the 10 Commandments, trying to use my resources By Marc H. Morial That’s why the nation was out- come systemic challenges viewed such schools, but only 29 percent helping family honestly, serving my community, President and CEO raged by the news that wealthy the scandal with particular de- of students enrolled in at least one National Urban League treating all with respect, honesty and fairness. parents – whose children already spair. AP course. When I make a mistake, I do all I can to not make I have probable have inconceivable advantages “Just knowing that due to cir- African-American students are any privilege I may have to excuse myself. I asked cause to believe over low-income families – alleg- cumstances outside of school, often located in schools with less several black friends, and none wanted unfair that the defendants edly resorted to outright bribery you do give your best in all that qualifi ed teachers, teachers with privilege. One of those with whom I spoke said, conspired with oth- and fraud to get their children into you can, but you also have to kind lower salaries and novice teach- “The most phenomenal aspect of white-privilege ers known and un- elite colleges. of balance being an adult,” High ers, according to UNCF. is that its benefactors are oblivious to it. They get known: (1) to bribe More than 50 people, includ- school senior Khiana Jackson of Black students are twice as exceptional privileges without the psychological college entrance ing two Hollywood actresses, Kansas City told The New York likely to have their education dis- drain of being aware of it. They get a huge dopa- exam administrators to facilitate were charged on allegations that Times. “To know that these par- rupted by suspension, nearly four mine drip as if they accomplished things on their cheating on college entrance ex- ranged from cheating on entrance ents are throwing money at all of times as likely to receive out-of- own merit, but did not. ams; (2) to bribe varsity coaches exams and bribing college offi - these people and being like, ‘Can school suspensions and more than Lately, white-privilege has been laid bare. Most and administrators at elite uni- cials to claim falsely that certain you do this for my child,’ it’s kind twice as likely to be referred to cannot fathom how ugly this is going to get. Shame versities to designate certain ap- students were athletic recruits. of discouraging. Some of us will law enforcement or subjected to a is a much greater burden than pain. Mommy and plicants as recruited athletes or as That money plays a big role in probably have to work our whole school-related arrest. daddy’s money can’t fi x this. The entire system other favored candidates, thereby elite college admissions has been lifetime to see money like this.” Students of color are much is complicit. This is the tip of the white-privilege facilitating the applicants’ admis- no secret. A donation of $500,000 African-American students more likely to attend schools iceberg. It permeates every sector. White-privilege sion to those universities; and (3) or more can equal 500 points on have far less access to college where three-quarters of the stu- needs its own truth and reconciliation committee, to use the facade of a charitable the SAT, according to journal- preparatory courses. According to dents or more are poor or low- but I won’t hold my breath.” organization to conceal the na- ist Daniel Golden, author of The the United Negro College Fund, income, and poor districts with a I studied at two of the “best schools” in the ture and source of the bribe pay- Price of Admission: How Amer- only 57 percent of black students higher proportion of students of news. I did it the way it should be done. Submit ments. –FBI College Admissions ica’s Ruling Class Buys Its Way have access to a full range of color have been shown to receive credentials, pay fees, study hard. Do your work Bribery Scheme Affi davit into Elite Colleges – and Who math and science courses neces- substantially less state funding once there. Expect nothing you didn’t earn honest- In a few weeks, the National Gets Left Outside the Gates. sary for college readiness, com- than comparably poor districts ly. Pray that you’re judged fairly. Graduate and let Urban League will release report Given the outrageous advan- pared to with 81 percent of Asian that have more white students. your work speak well for you. Those are not things cards on states’ plans to address tage wealthy families already le- American students and 71 percent Anyone convicted of engaging I learned at the schools in the news now. I learned inequity in their education system gally have, the cheating scandal of white students. in criminal activity to bypass an them at Grambling University, Howard University – plans they are required to sub- throws new light on the disparity When black students do at- already-rigged college admis- School of Law, my church and from my mother. mit to the federal government un- of opportunity for low-income tend schools that offer honors sions process should be punished E. Faye Williams is national president of the der the Every Child Succeeds Act. students and children of color. or advanced placement courses, to the full-extent of the law. But National Congress of Black Women. www.nation- The task is daunting, as inequi- Disadvantaged students and their they are vastly underrepresented. more importantly, we need to ad- alcongressbw.org. She hosts “Wake Up and Stay ties are stark, everywhere in the families who are striving with all Black and Latino students com- dress a system riddled with bias Woke” on WPFW-89.3 FM. United States. their might and resources to over- prise 38 percent of students in and inequality.

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www.mississippilink.com MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 To halt HIV, advocates push Little appetite for food freedom in Mississippi for PrEP outreach to black women By Brett Kittredge tions acknowledged they were mspress.org interested in protecting estab- By Heather Boerner This all comes as the nation’s A few years lished restaurants. Never mind NPR preeminent organization for ago, the Missis- the fact that any thriving down- In 2013, not quite a year after health prevention efforts, the sippi legislature town should welcome and en- the Food and Drug Administra- U.S. Preventive Services Task adopted a cot- courage food trucks, it is simply tion approved the drug Truvada Force, recently endorsed PrEP tage food opera- not the business of government for HIV prevention, a coalition in a draft recommendation as a tors law, bring- to prefer one industry, or one of 50 experts in HIV and wom- recommended HIV prevention ing the industry, sector of an industry, or one par- en’s health called on U.S. public method for all people of any those who bake goods at home ticipant, over another. health agencies to promote the gender at high risk for HIV. and then sell to the public, into If the residents in Tupelo pill and its approach, called pre- In almost all of these pro- the light. didn’t want food trucks, there exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, grams, the messages to black Cottage food operators, who would be no food trucks. All explicitly to women. women are different than those have annual gross sales of less food trucks are doing is re- Not much happened. public health offi cials are us- than $20,000, are given the free- sponding to market demands. “No one until recently spent ing to reach gay men. While for dom to sell goodies they bake In doing so, they are serving time talking about PrEP for gay men, the message has often in their own home, without the a consumer niche the way any women,” says Dr. Dawn K. been about alleviating anxiety government inspecting their prospering entrepreneur will. Smith, biomedical interven- about dating and sex, the mes- kitchen or providing a certifi - Fortunately, the city council Dr. Rasheeta Chandler is a researcher at Emory University, who special- tions implementation offi cer at sages to black women present cate. relented and didn’t adopt bur- izes in women’s sexual and reproductive health. In a small recent study, the Centers for Disease Con- PrEP as part of an overall health Because of this law, those densome regulations that would Chandler learned that 67 percent of college-age black women had never trol and Prevention. “I think we and wellness strategy, and focus who had long been baking with- have driven food trucks out of heard of the HIV prevention drug PrEP. PHOTOS BY LYNSEY WEATHERSPOON need to have a clearer message: FOR NPR on empowering them to protect out asking government now had business. If you’re at risk for HIV, you themselves. permission from the state. How- The legislature could have should consider this. It can work “The momentum is building,” ever, the law is limited. Many adopted statewide regulations for you.” McKinley-Beach says. “It’s get- states don’t have limits on sales. that would have pre-empted And women are at risk, espe- ting birthed out of a need.” Mississippi does and such limits local ordinances limiting food cially black women. After gay Black women ‘deserve good are artifi cially low. Additionally, trucks, but they, again, decided men and transgender women of sex’ cottage food operators aren’t al- it was not something they want- any race, who have the highest If more Atlanta clinics offer- lowed to post images of their ed to do. risk of infection, black women ing PrEP to women were around products for sale on Facebook, The legislature also, once are the group most vulnerable a year ago, Brittany M. Wil- Instagram, or anywhere else on again, passed on a bill that to HIV, according to the CDC. liams’ experience might have the web. These are just two of would have allowed intrastate And while PrEP has been prov- been different. Williams, 28, a the many restrictions. sales of agricultural products en to reduce new HIV diagno- doctoral candidate at the Uni- As a result of the internet directly from the producer to ses when used consistently, it’s versity of Georgia, heard there exclusion, the Department of consumers and would have mostly white gay men who have was a pill that could prevent Health has sent cease and de- prevented local governments benefi ted so far. HIV from her gay black male sist letters to the rogue opera- from restricting those sales. So as President Trump friends years ago. But at the tors who posted pictures of their This would have also opened pledged Feb. 6, 2019 to reduce time, she was more focused on creations online. The legislature the door for the legal sale of raw HIV rates in the U.S. by target- her general health. attempted to mend this peculiar milk for human consumption. ing HIV transmission hotspots, “If you look at [all the health prohibition this year. Again, there was a much larg- black women say that their com- conditions] that African Ameri- A bill sailed through the er segment of the industry that munities ought to be a focus. cans can have, that’s what my House that would have permit- didn’t want to see small farmers “The unequal roll-out of PrEP family history looks like,” she ted online postings of food you providing competitive pressure. to women must be resolved says, listing diabetes and hyper- bake at home. It also slightly And they won. in the new plan,” says Leisha tension among other conditions. raised the cap for gross sales to Whenever new entrepreneurs McKinley-Beach, a national “I’m trying to make sure I’m $35,000. It quietly died in the enter the arena, whatever that HIV/AIDS consultant and a not that person,” she says. “I’m Senate without a vote. arena might be, the response member of the the coalition that out here running half marathons Who could be against these from the established inter- argued for PrEP for women in and I’m vegan every now and entrepreneurs trying to earn a ests are generally the same. It 2013. McKinley-Beach says then.” living or perhaps making extra doesn’t matter whether it’s res- she has been frustrated to see And she’s been insisting on money at home? Naturally, the taurants not liking food trucks little change in the rates of HIV Brittany Williams, a doctoral candidate at the University of Georgia, HIV tests since she was an un- established food industry. The or cottage food operators, the transmission among blacks, started taking Truvada when she began dating a man living with HIV. dergrad in college. Mississippi Restaurant Associa- fi ght waged against Uber and both men and women, while Even though the relationship ended, she continues to take it. Last year, she was dating a tion, on their own website, has Lyft by the taxi monopolies, or rates among white men dropped man who was living with HIV. called the cottage food industry the fi ght against Airbnb by the by 10 percent since 2011. “We HIV hotspot area, such as those the HIV epidemic for those He was on treatment and had an “problematic,” citing “wide- hotel lobby, incumbents will al- want the same outcomes for our that the president’s plan aims to women, says Rachel Jones, undetectable viral load, which spread abuse creating an uneven ways seek government partners communities,” she says. reach, can raise your odds of ex- an associate professor in the meant he couldn’t pass it on playing fi eld.” to protect their positions. We No matter what comes of the posure. In Atlanta, for instance, School of Nursing at Northeast- to her. Still, it got her thinking They like to point to the fact should recognize it when we Trump administration’s plans, there are some ZIP codes where ern University. about her favorite uncle, who that cottage food operators see it. public health researchers and the HIV rate is as high as 1.9 “If we don’t adequately pro- died of AIDS-related compli- aren’t regulated by the govern- Every incumbent industry grassroots advocates are already percent, while others are as low mote HIV prevention in black cations. And she thought of ment. That is true. But is that a will portray their request for tackling the problem. McKin- as 0.14 percent. women, we risk seeing HIV in- friends, women who had ac- bad thing? Instead of the cookie protection as merely seeking ley-Beach works with a group of Black women make up 62 fection boomerang in this popu- quired HIV the fi rst time they’d police, bakers are best regulated fairness or consumer safety. But black women in Atlanta, where percent of all new HIV diag- lation,” she says. “We have got had sex. by the free market. An individ- taxpayers are not simpletons; some neighborhoods have high noses among women – despite to stop the epidemic in men. But when she went to a wom- ual who sells an awful-tasting they are on to this game. They HIV rates, raising awareness accounting for just 13 percent We’ve got to stop it in [gay and en’s clinic on campus, where cookie or cake won’t be in busi- understand that much of these among women that PrEP is for of women in the U.S. And yet, bisexual men]. But we cannot she gets her HIV and STIs ness long. regulatory hurdles are about de- them too. Nationally, groups like according to a study published forget about HIV infection in tests, they told her they didn’t This isn’t much different than fending the insider’s market. the Black AIDS Institute and the in January, knowledge about women.” prescribe PrEP. For that, she’d the fi ght to limit food truck free- Unfortunately for consumers, Black Women’s Health Impera- PrEP among women is low, par- Black women helping black have to track down a doctor at dom. During much of 2018, the too often the response by law- tive, have started campaigns to ticularly for black and Latina women another clinic who was known city of Tupelo debated restric- makers is to agree to protect the reach women. And they’re using women. At a conference room in an to prescribe the pill. It took a tions on food trucks that were established interests rather than different tactics than those that Perhaps this lack of knowl- Atlanta hotel recently, a group trek across campus and all after- operating, and thriving, in the letting the market choose the work to reach gay men. edge stems from the fact that of black women gathered to talk noon, but she left that evening city. Were consumers unhappy winners and losers. That was The PrEP gap PrEP has been talked about al- to each other about how to pro- with a prescription for Truvada. with the food they were receiv- certainly the case this year. About 1.1 million Ameri- most solely in the context of gay tect themselves from HIV. A self-admitted germaphobe (“I ing? No, it was the brick-and- Brett Kittredge is the director cans are at high risk for HIV men, “particularly white gay The event, put on by local follow the CDC on all social mortar restaurants who were of Marketing & Communica- and could benefi t from PrEP, men,” says Rasheeta Chandler, a nonprofi t SisterLove is just media,” she says), she also uses unhappy. tions for Mississippi Center for according to the CDC. Around researcher at Emory University one local effort, led by black condoms to protect herself from The Tupelo city councilmen Public Policy, the state’s non- half of those are black men and specializing in women’s sexual women for black women, to other STIs and pregnancy. who were pushing for restric- partisan, free-market think tank. women, who have the highest and reproductive health and an spread the word about PrEP. She and her boyfriend have HIV risk burden of any race. But advance-practice nurse in HIV Another group, called Atlanta since broken up. But she contin- only 1 percent of PrEP prescrip- care. Black Women Leaders on PrEP, ues to date. And she continues tions have gone to black people Even she didn’t connect the which McKinley-Beach is part to take Truvada. of any gender, according to data dots between the new HIV pre- of, is also mobilizing to raise “It just makes me more com- the CDC’s Smith presented at vention pill and the women she women’s awareness of PrEP. fortable,” she says. “I’m doing an HIV conference in 2018. And was studying and treating until McKinley-Beach is creating something for me. It’s not de- only 10,000 women of any race years after fi rst hearing of Tru- palm cards – small cards about pendent on anyone else.” were using the pill to prevent vada. “I just fi led it away as a the size of a business card that She even mentions it in her HIV. new prevention effort that had women can keep in their purses online-dating profi le. If PrEP The CDC suggests people a biomedical capability,” she – listing the handful of Atlanta was more visible and acces- consider PrEP if they have any says. clinics that offer PrEP to wom- sible, she says, it would have of several risk factors for infec- Now it’s the focus of her en. been clearer to her that “women tion, including if they are in a work. Later in 2019, SisterLove can and should use PrEP.” As it relationship with someone who In Chandler’s most recent plans to open a clinic dedicated was, she had to forge the path is HIV-positive or whose status study presented at the Asso- to prescribing PrEP to wom- on her own. they don’t know, if they are in a ciation of Nurses in AIDS Care en, particularly black women. And maybe she would have relationship that’s not mutually Conference in 2018, two-thirds When it does so, it will signifi - had better answers for the wom- monogamous, are dating and of the college-age black women cantly increase women’s access en who quietly messaged her on having sex with more than one she spoke to had never heard to PrEP in the city. Twitter and Instagram, asking person, or don’t use condoms of PrEP. And while a chunk of Meanwhile, the local Planned her about the pill and how they consistently. them said they would probably Parenthood offi ce is looking could get it, too. (Those women There’s one more risk factor “pass on the pill,” 67 percent into offering PrEP to women declined to comment for this that often affects black women said there was a chance they in Atlanta. And all these efforts story.) even if they have none of the might take PrEP in the future. are being amplifi ed by national “Black women deserve sex others, explains Dr. David Mal- If low rates of PrEP use con- efforts by Planned Parenthood and they deserve good sex,” she ebranche, an HIV researcher tinue among the women who and other public health nonprof- says. “But it should always be at the Morehouse School of could most benefi t from it, it its to get PrEP in the hands of safe, and this is another way to Medicine. Simply living in an may undermine efforts to ease women. ensure that.” CLASSIFIED

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By L.A. Warren Jackson State University Presidential contender Sen. Elizabeth Warren told JSUTV Monday that HBCUs are “pow- erfully important,” and her message became evident as journalism students assisted CNN with its production of a town hall forum on Jackson State University’s campus. Warren credited the HBCU for “shaping not just education- al opportunities but the future leaders of America.” Elayne H. Anthony, chair of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, worked with University Communica- tions and CNN to involve stu- dents. About 12 undergraduates labored for several days assist- Clement Gibson, a senior from Minneapolis, ing with lighting, sound, setup described his experience of working with and other aspects of the live CNN for the live broadcast as a “perfect op- production that aired nationally Elayne H. Anthony, far right, chair of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Jackson State University, led her students in work- portunity” because he’s an aspiring fi lmmak- as well as abroad. ing with CNN’s production director. SPECIAL TO UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS er. He also helped set up Warren’s dressing Students gain experience room. SPECIAL TO UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS “We worked with every di- mension of the broadcast,” Anthony said. “Students also served as runners by gather- ing information for CNN. As well, they got a chance to work hand in hand with the technical crew.” One of the student volunteers was Miss JSU Gabrielle Baker, a senior mass communications major from Memphis. “It was nothing short of amazing. I got to see how a world-renowned network puts together a town hall. This was awe-inspiring. The way CNN transformed the Rose E. Mc- Coy Auditorium was awesome. It didn’t seem like the same Miss JSU Gabrielle Baker, a mass commu- place.” nications major from Memphis, assisted Baker said her responsibili- the production director and worked with ties included assisting the pro- The “crew in black” represents faculty and staff in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies who helped CNN with several logistics. the audio and sound crew. SPECIAL TO UNI- duction director and working SPECIAL TO UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS VERSITY COMMUNICATIONS with the audio and sound crew by doing voicers. Also, she said she was thrilled to meet Warren and her team, which took an interest in Baker’s skills and urged her to connect with them in the near future. “I’m grateful and blessed to have people at an institution like JSU guide us. My depart- ment works tirelessly to see stu- dents like me blossom and de- velop. If it had not been for my department, I would not have been afforded this opportunity.” Another JSU mass commu- nications student was equally enthralled by the experience of working with CNN. ‘Steppingstone for my fu- U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren addresses the audience during a ture’ live town hall forum inside JSU’s Rose E. McCoy Auditorium Clement Gibson, a senior Monday with CNN anchor Jake Tapper. PHOTO COURTESY OF CNN An audience member interacts with Warren during the forum. Photo courtesy of CNN from Minneapolis, is an aspir- ing fi lmmaker, and described amount of people it takes to put Gibson said watching the po- itself was good because the ting me be part of this.” exercise for students. It was his experience as a “perfect op- something like this together, litical forum was a fi rst for him, demographics included a good Meanwhile, Anthony is hop- wonderful to see faculty at portunity.” was simply extraordinary,” but he was inspired by Warren’s mix of people – white, black, ing for more opportunities for work with them. Anything that “Going through pre-produc- Gibson said. “I will remember enthusiasm. “I set up her dress- young and old. I’m grateful to future graduates and her staff to puts us in a real-word situation tion and seeing how things this forever. This is a stepping- ing room. She was lively and Dr. Anthony and the mass com- gain practical experiences. is good for everyone,” Anthony work – good and bad – and the stone for my future.” a joy to be around. The event munications department for let- “This was a great learning said. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. brings major economic impact to the city

The Mississippi Link Newswire tion. This week’s events have Vice President, Kelsey Rush- • Thursday, March 21 - A Southern Region Miss Black & Mississippi, North Carolina, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, an estimated economic impact ing, Esq., to convene the meet- F.O.C.U.S. HBCU College Gold Scholarship Competition, South Carolina and Tennessee. Inc. is the fi rst intercollegiate of $1.8 million. ing in his hometown. Rushing, Fair and Public Program, 4 8 p.m. Everett B. Ward, Ph.D. Greek-letter fraternity estab- The purpose of the confer- a Metro Jackson resident states, p.m. & 7 p.m. All conference events will be serves as the 35th general pres- lished for African Americans. ence is to share ideas, build on “I am honored to have the op- • Friday, March 22 - South- held at the Jackson Convention ident of Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- It was founded at Cornell Uni- the fraternal bond, and engage portunity to host my fraternity ern Region Gala: The Gold Complex in downtown Jack- ternity, Inc. Kelsey L. Rushing, versity in Ithaca, New York in the personal and profession- brothers in my hometown. One Affair, Honoring Mississippi son. For information regarding Esq. serves as the 27th South- December 4, 1906. al development of fraternity of our goals during this year’s forerunners & trailblazers, 7 tickets to the public events you ern Regional vice president. During the week of March members. This year’s theme conference is to galvanize the p.m. may contact the region’s ex- For more information re- 21-24, 2019 over 1500 del- is: “Committed Brothers … synergy of our membership to • Southern Region Stroll-Off ecutive director at executive- garding the convention, please egates, their spouses, and Changing Lives … One Com- continue the Alpha Phi Alpha & College Brothers Party, 9 [email protected] or by contact Rickey Thigpen, MSL guests, representing the frater- munity At A Time.” legacy of community uplift.” p.m. calling 601 818-1926. Life Membership Committee nity’s Southern Region, will be This meeting of the Southern During the conference there • Brotherhood Smoke @ the The Southern Region of Al- chairman, 10th District of Mis- meeting in Mississippi’s Capi- Region is specifi cally special will be several opportunities Downtown Smoke Shop, 10 pha is represented by college sissippi director, at 601 906- tal City for their 88th Annual because it provides an opportu- for community and open pro- p.m. and alumni chapters seated in 1645 or by email, rthigpen@ Southern Regional Conven- nity for the Southern Regional gramming including: • Saturday, March 23 - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, visitjackson.com. www.mississippilink.com MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 FILM REVIEW: YARDIE ELBA MAKES DIRECTORIAL DEBUT WITH JAMAICAN COMING-OF-AGE DRAMA

By Kam Williams by Clancy (Raheem Edwards), of Yardie, a coming-of-age Columnist a young member of the Tappa drama marking the noteworthy Dennis “D” Campbell (Aml crew. directorial debut of Idris Elba. Ameen) had the misfortune Fast forward a half-dozen Adapted from Victor Headley’s of growing up in the slums of years and we fi nd D doing the 1992 novel of the same name, Kingston, Jamaica in the Sev- bidding of King Fox (Sheldon the fi lm is narrated by its in- enties at a time when the ‘hood Shepherd), the leader of Spicer, trepid protagonist, a confl icted was infested with drugs. Or- Tappa’s rival gang. When he is soul eternally torn between phaned at an early age, he was asked to smuggle a kilo of co- good and evil. raised by an older brother he caine on a plane bound for Lon- A gritty tale of survival admired, Jerry (Everaldo Crea- don, he leaps at the opportunity slightly marred by a tendency ry). because not only does Clancy to telegraph its punches. Besides serving as a surro- live there now, but so too does Very Good (3 stars) gate father, Jerry was a peace- Dennis’ daughter (Myla-Rae Unrated maker who risked his life pres- Hutchinson-Dunwell). So, the Running time: 101 minutes suring the gangs ruining the risky assignment will afford Production Companies: Warp community to end their bloody him an opportunity to avenge Films / BFI Film Fund / Studio turf war. But Dennis was left his brother’s murder while re- Canal traumatized at 13 when his sib- uniting with loved ones. Distributor: Rialto Pictures ling was senselessly shot dead That is the intriguing set up Top Ten DVD List March 19, 2019

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By Kam Williams that malady. She’s currently re- a CF victim with a bacteria ever since an incident that led to vincing chemistry in challeng- rabbit-out-of-the-hat develop- Columnist ceiving treatment for bronchitis which would prove fatal should a tragic ending. ing roles where they can’t touch ment that almost ruins an other- Stella Grant (Haley Lu Rich- on a ward with several fellow CF Stella catch it from him. For, the Thus unfolds Five Feet Apart, each other. wise poignant love story. ardson) is a typical 17 year-old patients, including her gay BFF, two kids fall in love at fi rst sight, a bittersweet romance drama The movie’s sole fl aw rests Very Good (3 stars) in most regards. However, she is Poe (Moises Arias), although so they fi nd it hard to resist their marking the noteworthy, feature in its unnecessarily adding a Rated PG-13 for profanity, also suffering from Cystic Fibro- there is a strictly-enforced rule raging hormones’ urge to merge. fi lm directorial debut of actor melodramatic twist more appro- mature themes and suggestive sis (CF), a genetic disease which that they stay at least six feet Luckily, nurse Barb (Kim- Justin Baldoni (Jane the Virgin). priate for a soap opera. During material makes her very susceptible to a apart at all times, because they berly Hebert Gregory) is there Baldoni deserves considerable the picture’s climactic moment, Running time: 116 minutes variety of breathing disorders. could easily infect each other. to monitor the movements of credit for coaxing impressive we suddenly learn that Stella’s Production Companies: CBS Consequently, she spends That regulation is put to the the young patients. She has been performances out of Haley Lu prayers for a lung transplant Films / Wayfarer Entertainment much of her time in the hospital test upon the arrival of newcom- particularly vigilant to prevent Richardson and Cole Sprouse might have miraculously just Distributors: CBS Films / Li- receiving a “tune up” for this or er Will Newman (Cole Sprouse), any rendezvous on her watch, who manage to generate con- been answered. A distracting onsgate Kam’s Kapsules | Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun

The Mississippi Link Newswire dity, grisly images and graphic Hotel Mumbai (R for profan- on. Ensemble cast includes Bar- about a young woman (Juli Shania Twain, Michael Madsen For movies opening March 22, violence) Action thriller about ity, bloody images and pervasive ry Ward, Martin McCann, Tom Jakab) who ventures to Buda- and Kevin Dunn. 2019 a couple of cops (Mel Gibson violence) Fact-based drama re- Vaughan-Lawlor, Eileen Walsh pest hoping to secure a job at the Triple Threat (R for pro- Wide Releases and Vince Vaughn) who turn to counting the 2008 terrorist attack and Aaron Monaghan. hat store once owned by her late fanity and pervasive graphic Us (R for violence, terror and a life of crime after being sus- at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel by Ramen Shop (Unrated) parents, only to be turned away violence) Action thriller about profanity) Jordan Peele wrote pended without pay for police radical Islamists which claimed Coming-of-age drama revolving by the shop’s new owner (Vlad three down-and-out mercenaries and directed this suspense thrill- brutality caught on camera. With 174 innocent lives. Co-starring around a grief-stricken young Ivanov). Cast includes Susanne (Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais and Tiger er, set in Santa Cruz, about a va- Don Johnson, Fred Melamed, Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, chef (Takumi Saitoh) who trav- Wuest, Bjorn Freiberg and Urs Chen) recruited to protect a bil- cationing family that fi nds itself Michael Jai White and Jennifer Amandeep Singh and Jason Isaa- els from Japan to Singapore in Rechn. (In Hungarian and Ger- lionaire heiress (Celina Jade) haunted by identical strangers. Carpenter. cs. (In English, Hindi, Punjabi, search of his late parents’ recipes man with subtitles) from a team of professional as- Co-starring Lupita Nyong’o, El Chicano (Unrated) Crime Marathi, Greek, Russian, Arabic, only to also uncover some deep Trading Paint (R for profan- sassins (Scott Adkins, Michael Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss saga, set in East L.A., about Urdu and Persian with subtitles) family secrets. With Seiko Mat- ity) Action adventure about a Jai White and Michael Bisping) and Anna Diop. twins (Raul Castillo) who choose Maze (Unrated) Historical suda, Jeanette Aw and Tsuyoshi legendary father (John Travolta) hired to take her out. Support- Independent & Foreign to live their lives on opposite drama, set in Northern Ireland Ihara. (In Japanese, Mandarin and son (Toby Sebastian) car ing cast includes Michael Wong, Films sides of the law. Cast includes in 1983, recreating the infamous and English with subtitles) racing team who end up facing Daniel Whyte and Selina Lo. (In Dragged across Concrete Jose Pablo Cantillo, Aimee Gar- jailbreak of 38 IRA members Sunset (R for violence) Char- each other in a high-stakes con- English, Mandarin and Thai with (R for profanity, sexuality, nu- cia and Marlene Forte. from a maximum security pris- acter-driven drama, set in 1913, test following a falling out. With subtitles) www.mississippilink.com MARCH 21 - 27, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 BOOK REVIEW: “POWER UP: YOUR INCREDIBLE, SPECTACULAR, SUPERCHARGED BODY” BYSETH FISHMAN, ILLUSTRATED BY ISABEL GREENBERG C.2019, HARPERCOLLINS CHILDREN’S BOOKS $17.99 / $21.99 CANADA • 40 PAGES

By Terri Schlichenmeyer inside your body, you’d fi nd ing, from the smallest bone the energy inside your body is powered up. skeptical at what they’ll learn Columnist the same ingredients that make inside your head to the largest that sometimes, it needs to re- Time and again, in a dozen (you might, too!) but Fishman You are a really great kid. stars. And get this: if you could bone in your thigh, from the plenish. That can be done by ways, you’ve told your child takes care of that by includ- You can run fast and jump harness it properly, your littlest smallest muscle in your ear to eating food that’s good for you, that he or she is important and ing two pages in the back of high. You can smile and sing fi nger on your right hand has your largest muscle, the one getting a full nights’ sleep, and special. He knows it’s true. Let his book to further explain the and catch a ball. You might energy enough to run millions you’re sitting on. being active every day. If you “Power Up” show her in even science and biology involved. even know how to make a sand- of refrigerators and TVs, light Human beings have energy get all these things and you take more ways. That underscores what’s men- wich or help out around the up hundreds of schools and run to run longer than the fastest care of the energy machine that Through quickly-read pages tioned in earlier pages and it house. You’re pretty awesome an entire city’s worth of stop- animal on earth. They can cre- is your body, then your brain is brimming with facts, and art- will encourage a deeper curios- all around, but in “Power Up” lights. All on the same day. ate musical instruments and cared-for, too. work that’s as action-packed as ity and interest in further explo- by Seth Fishman, illustrated by It takes energy to do every- make songs. Humans learned And that brain? It lets you the words it accompanies, au- ration. Isabel Greenberg, your insides thing; even just sitting and to cook food, to invent cars and imagine and invent, do math, thor Seth Fishman and illustra- For the 4-to-8-year-old who are especially incredible. listening to music or reading trains, to build cities and side- work on a computer and under- tor Isabel Greenberg teach their goes nonstop, this is a great in- Here’s something you might a piece of paper takes energy. walks and to look for stars in stand science, remember im- audience with a “gee-whiz” troduction to STEM learning, not know: You’re a fi reball The bones and muscles inside the skies. Maybe we’re even portant things and unimportant tone that takes information to and it’s fun to read, too. “Power from the skies. you take energy to keep you looking for another fi reball… things. It keeps you interesting, kid-level but without dumbing Up” could be the right book for No, really. If you could look singing and jumping and smil- The thing to remember about funny and smart. It makes you it down. Young readers may be the greatest kid you know.

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Highlights from the Annual Awards and Appreciation Luncheon

Highlights from the Annual Awards and Appreciation Breakfast