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Saving the MetroCenter You’re not supposed to be The Mississippi Link Editor so blind with patriotism Othor Cain sat down with Jackson businessman Leroy that you can’t face reality. Walker, managing partner of Wrong is wrong, no Retro/Metro, LLC, for a candid conversation about the future of matter who says it. the MetroCenter. Next week, details from that exclusive conversation. -Malcom X Hope is on the way! NNPA, NAACP sign CBC chair offers stinging historic partnership agreement rebuttal to President Trump’s State of the Union address

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP; Leon Russell, chairman of the NAACP; Dorothy Leavell, chairman of the NNPA and Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the NNPA sign a strategic partnership agreement to join forces in focusing on key issues that affect the black community, during the 2018 NNPA Mid-Winter Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. PHOTO BY FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA

By Stacy M. Brown Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., who NNPA Newswire Contributor once served as president of the The National Newspaper NAACP, called the partnership Publishers Association (NNPA), historic. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus wear Kente cloth-inspired prints, during the State of the Union address January 30. The CBC a trade group representing more “This [signing] consummates members stood in solidarity with the Americans, Haitians and the African nations smeared by President Trump’s comments during a bipartisan than 200 black-owned media a working relationship of two meeting about immigration at the White House. PHOTO BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE/NNPA companies, signed a historic, of the world’s largest organiza- strategic partnership with the tions focused on the empow- By Freddie Allen his election, has been destruc- economy, but it is not some- into account the fact that Afri- NAACP, one of the most in- erment of black people,” said Editor-In-Chief, NNPA Newswire tive for poor, working-class, thing he can take credit for,” can Americans are dispropor- fl uential civil rights group in Chavis. Rep. Cedric Richmond, the and middle-class communities said Richmond. “Much like the tionately underemployed and the world, during the NNPA’s NNPA National Chairman chairman of the Congressional throughout the country, as well money he inherited from his fa- underpaid.” Mid-Winter Conference in Las Dorothy Leavell added that Black Caucus railed against as communities of color. ther to start his business, Trump Janelle Jones, an analyst Vegas. she’s very pleased with the new President Donald Trump’s Richmond said that noth- inherited a growing economy working on a variety of labor “Sometimes you have to take partnership. boasts about the economy, es- ing that the president said dur- from Obama.” market topics within EPI’s Pro- a step back and reconnect in “I attempted to do some- pecially his claims about the ing his speech wiped that slate Richmond continued: “The gram on Race, Ethnicity, and order to move forward,” said thing similar in the nineties black community, in a blister- clean. low black unemployment rate the Economy (PREE) told Vox NAACP Chairman Leon W. and I’m very determined now,” ing response to the president’s The CBC chairman also lev- he boasted about has been fall- that, “The recovery of employ- Russell. “Signing this agree- said Leavell. “We are going to State of the Union (SOTU) ad- eled the charge made by law- ing for eight years and has only ment was happening long be- ment is taking that step back set a precedent and I hope we dress. makers and economists alike changed by one percent since fore Trump got into offi ce.” and it says it’s time for us to re- will be able to repeat this with CBC members also wore that Trump is just riding the he took offi ce. In addition, Richmond also said that even commit to each other and work many other national organiza- Kente cloth-inspired prints to economic wave that began dur- while the black unemployment though the president’s infra- together to move our people tions, because if we solidify our the State of the Union address. ing President Barack Obama’s rate is at an historic low, it is structure proposal sounded forward.” Richmond said that every tenure. still double the rate of white un- NNPA President and CEO NAACP action taken by Trump, since “He boasts about a booming employment and doesn’t take Richmond Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 State of Black America is strong, experts say By Stacy M. Brown And while Reverend Tony Lee, fore providing a vivid picture of NNPA Newswire Contributor pastor of Community of Hope his foray into the Civil Rights Four, preeminent black lead- A.M.E. Church, delivered fer- Movement, as a teenager. “One ers in America today, addressed vent remarks about the strong of the problems with the black the challenges and celebrated state of the Black Church, it community, today, is that we the success stories of the Afri- was a fi ery, no-holds-barred don’t have enough rituals of can American community, dur- speech from Amos C. Brown remembrance,” Brown said. ing a “State of Black America” that brought the capacity crowd Referring to the current admin- forum at the 2018 National to its feet. Brown, a civil rights istration and its policies, Brown Newspaper Publishers Associa- icon, who serves as the senior said, “‘The man’ is doing today tion annual Mid-Winter Con- pastor at the Third Baptist what he’s always done.” Brown ference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Church of San Francisco and continued: “They say to make Lezli Baskerville, president president of the San Francisco sure, ‘If you’re black you get and CEO of the National Asso- Branch of the NAACP, touted back. If you’re brown, you stick ciation for Equal Opportunity the virtues of the oldest civil around and if you’re white, (NAFEO), spoke passionately rights organization in America you’re always right. They’re about the future of Historically and its importance today. not any better than we are. We Black Colleges and Universi- In what amounted to a ser- came from Mother Africa.” ties (HBCUs), while Julius mon worthy of any Sunday Baskerville, a 2014 Harvard Lisa Frison, vice president of African-American Segment Strategy at Wells Fargo; Julius Cartwright, former Cartwright presented a sober- service, Brown said the Black University Advanced Leader- president of National Association of Real Estate Brokers; Dorothy Leavell, chairman of the NNPA; Reverend ing, yet optimistic report from Press must tell the story of Af- ship Fellow, said the state of Tony Lee, pastor of Community of Hope A.M.E. Church; Amos Brown, pastor of the Third Baptist Church of the National Association of rican Americans. “Let no one Black America San Francisco; Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the NNPA; and Lezli Baskerville, president and Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). else tell it for us,” he said, be- Continued on page 3 CEO of NAFEO at the NNPA Mid-Winter Conference in Las Vegas. PHOTO BY FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Jim Hill Choir performs at annual state of the church breakfast

By Jackie Hampton Publisher Pastor Michael T. Williams stated that the Jim Hill High School Choir was magnifi cent beyond words when they performed Saturday at the 14th annual church breakfast sponsored by the Public Relations Ministry of College Hill Baptist Church located at 1600 Florence Avenue. The choir, directed by Pamela Byrd Moody, opened up with two well-known African-American spir- ituals, “Oh Mary, O Martha” and “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.” College Hill Pastor Williams The two selections brought thun- derous applause from those that at- Jim Hill Choir directed by Pamela B. Moody tended the event which was held in the church family life center. looked forward to bringing the choir said that this new building would be of the Year (MOY Award), Most Breakfast was served by members back again. a blessing for God’s people for gen- Valuable Player (MVP Award) and of the College Hill Hostess Min- In his state of the church message erations to come. “Going the Extra Mile” (EXTRAM istry. The breakfast was described Williams said to his members: After the state of the church ad- Award). They were presented by by Public Relations member Leon “As we embark upon this spiritual dress a panel of College Hill min- Dow. Williams as simply delicious. He journey in 2018, I need you to keep istry leaders, along with the pastor, The MVP award was presented to said there was a wide variety of hot your spiritual eyes sharp. I need you was assembled to answer questions Vondakay Harden, a member of the breakfast foods and everyone ate to maintain your spiritual focus. regarding their ministry. The panel, Hostess Ministry also described as plenty. This is an exciting year in the life introduced by Emma Williams- a behind the scene hard worker. Prior to Williams giving his an- of College Hill, for we are about to Holmes, included Deacon Frank The MOY award was presented to nual state of the church address the embark upon the groundbreaking of Yates (Deacons & Christian Educa- Calvin Peoples, an associate minis- choir brought the audience to their a new church edifi ce to the glory of tion), Deacon Louis Wright (Sunday ter at College Hill who has been de- Malena Dow (left) with awardees Harden and Rankin feet when they sang “You Must Be God.” School and Trustees), Deacon Jacob scribed as one who preaches power- Born Again.” Williams made it a point to say the McEwen, (Evangelism), Mary Fish- ful messages when called upon and Malena W. Dow, who served as vision is not being done so that we er (Girl Scouts), Deacon LaVaughn supports the church family above moderator, stated that the church can be like other churches nor was it Rankin (Boy Scouts), Vera Williams and beyond the call. These two must invite the choir again. She said, being done to make the name of the (Mission & Outreach), and Rev. Jus- awards were based on the highest “They are a part of our community church great. He said, “This building tin Wyatt, (Children & Youth Min- vote count by church members. and we look forward to having them is being erected so that this church ister). Each panelist gave a brief The EXTRAM award was pre- back soon.” Jim Hill is located at can do more for God’s people in our description of their ministry prior to sented to Sherry Rankin, president 2185 Coach Fred Harris Street which community and city.” Williams said addressing questions. of the Public Relations Ministry. is in close proximity of the church. that with additional rooms and space The breakfast ended with special This award is annually given to a Moody thanked the College Hill more programs and activities can be award presentations for members member of the PR Ministry and is Public Relations Ministry for invit- implemented to reach the disenfran- of College Hill. Awards were given determined by a majority vote count ing them to perform and said she chised and the disadvantaged. He in three areas to include ‘Member from the members of the ministry. Dow, awardee Peoples and Rankin PHOTOS BY JIMMY COLEMAN

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Richmond NAACP Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 good, he doubted that the proposals would live strength, things will be different for all of us in NAACP members. “Many of the answers depended on the state, up to their promise. the United States of America.” The signing, which took place Friday, Janu- but last night, a light bulb went on and it was “We know that it will be more of the same: Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the ary 26, was attended by a number of NNPA that we can’t wait on the Republican governor toll roads, reduced federal cost-share and give- NAACP, said one of the things he and Russell members, staffers from both organizations and to save Gary,” she said. “So, I said to my team aways to his wealthy friends in the construction share is the rich tradition of the NAACP. Gary, Indiana Mayor Karen Freeman Wilson, that whatever the governor does or doesn’t do, industry,” said Richmond. “It is important to “Anytime we move away from that [tradi- the first African-American woman to hold the we are going into the war room and we will note that he said nothing about contracting with tion], we lose our way,” he said. “The NAACP office of mayor in the state of Indiana. stay there and not come out until we have a minority firms.” would not be here, if not for William Monroe “We have to take the resources that we have plan.” Richmond said that the CBC can now answer Trotter, a civil rights activist, newspaper edi- in our collective communities and we have to Wilson joined Russell, Johnson, Chavis and the question that Trump posed to the black com- tor and real estate businessman based in Bos- use these resources in a way that educate our Leavell in advocating for a strong relationship munity in 2016, “with 100 percent certainty.” ton, Massachusetts; the NAACP would not be children and benefit our people,” Wilson said. between the NAACP and the Black Press. Richmond continued: “African Americans here today, if not for Ida B. Wells, a newspaper “We also have to support [black] businesses.” “If black newspapers didn’t tell our stories, have a lot to lose under the Trump Administra- writer…the NAACP would not be here today, Wilson added that black consumers have to no one ever would have,” said Russell, echo- tion and we have lost a lot already, especially if not for W.E.B. DuBois and his “Crisis’ mag- let go of the stereotype that black businesses ing the founders of the Black Press, Samuel when it comes to his justice, voting rights, edu- azine. I commit today, that we will be joining are inferior to white businesses. E. Cornish and John B. Russwurm who stated cation, housing and healthcare policies. Trump the NNPA.” Wilson also noted that African Americans 191 years ago: “We wish to plead our own is still who we thought he was and we won’t be Johnson added that the NAACP is as aren’t receiving a fair shake from the federal cause. Too long have others spoken for us. Too fooled by this speech.” strong as its volunteers and the Black Press government and, in her city, finances are a long has the public been deceived by misrepre- is as strong as its readers, many of whom are challenge she’s trying to meet head-on. sentations, in things which concern us dearly.”

Black America Continued from page 1 PHOTO OF THE WEEK HBCUs remains strong. “From my van- housing decline when trillions of dollars tage point, HBCUs in 2018 are strong were lost,” he said. and getting stronger. In fact, it’s harvest According to a recent report, Cart- time for HBCUs,” Baskerville said. He wright said that the median net worth for also said that the vitriol coming out of the black families is less than $2,000 while White House and the policies that jeopar- the median net worth of white families is dize voting and other rights are reminis- roughly $100,000. Further, he said, while cent of the time when HBCUs were born. the median wealth of white women was “The actions and words and legislation about $41,000, the median wealth for taking place will turn back the clock, if black women was only $5. “Real estate we let it happen,” Baskerville warned. is the cornerstone of wealth,” Cartwright “But, I say it’s harvest time for HBCUs, said. “That’s the equity we need to pass on because it’s the 50th anniversary of the to the next generation.” sanitation workers march [in Memphis] When it comes to the Black Church, and the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Lee cautioned African Americans not to Jr. and we are still going strong. We are be disillusioned about religion by mega- 106 strong, but if you read fake news, churches and television evangelists. Lee HBCUs are closing.” said the A.M.E. church is united and Baskerville continued: “We have lost membership is beginning to climb; mo- just one [black college] and we are still bilization efforts like the get-out-to-vote struggling to get it back. I say its harvest campaign in Alabama during the conten- time, because while HBCUs are just three tious Senate race between Democrat Doug percent of schools, we graduate 20 percent Jones and Republican Roy Moore are also of African Americans across the country; increasing. Lee noted that Black Church Sixty-percent of African-American public isn’t seeing the type of radical drop off health professionals; 50 percent of Afri- in its membership that white churches can-American public school teachers; and are experiencing. “Most of our churches more than 40 percent of black STEM pro- are 200 or 300 member churches and the fessionals.” Black Church is doing major work in ev- Mississippi connection at NNPA Mid-Winter Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. L-R, Derrick Cartwright said NAREB, the oldest ery community,” said Lee. “....When you Johnson, NAACP President & CEO; Alice Tisdale, publisher, Jackson Advocate; Jackie group representing black realtors (which look at the last election, the Black Church Hampton, publisher, The Mississippi Link; Rev. Amos Brown, president of the San he called “realtists”), is working to help learned a great lesson…we must get back black homebuyers. “Most African Ameri- to training our people and understanding Francisco Chapter of the NAACP and native Mississippi Civil Rights leader cans were stripped of their wealth with the the science of mobilization.” COMMUNITY

4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Alcorn community Lovett Elem. student’s letter named amongst most published in national magazine Mississippi Link Newswire he said. “Our students here Lovett Elementary School at Lovett were very excited student Eliana Vaughn has about Eliana’s accomplish- football fan friendly creative ideas about how ro- ment.” bots could be used in the The news of Eliana’s let- classroom. ter being published in TIME atmospheres in America “I typed up an email about for Kids was posted on the how robots could be teacher school’s Facebook page and assistants, or be partners with included in school district an- someone if there was an odd nouncements. number of students in the “I think this accomplishment class,” said the sixth-grader. encourages Eliana’s peers at “If the robot broke, kids could Lovett to strive for that same learn engineering and how to excellence in themselves,” fi x it.” Vaughn Pope said. “It’s a reminder to Her letter was published in our students that they too can the January edition of TIME me the publication she had contribute and make a positive for Kids magazine, a nation- gotten from school that day mark for themselves.” al publication distributed to … She took the initiative and This is the Vaughn family’s schools throughout the coun- wrote this herself.” second year in the Clinton try. Lovett Principal Mike Pope Public School District, and Eliana’s mother Francis said Elaina’s teacher Wendy Francis Vaughn said the teach- Vaughn said they were excited Kane rushed to the cafeteria to ers and staff have been sup- and proud when they saw the tell him about the article. portive and encouraging. magazine. “I made sure I announced “We’re proud to be in the “My fi rst response was a the good news to the whole Clinton Public School Dis- smile,” she said. “She showed school over the intercom,” trict,” she said. The Mississippi Recycling Coalition Mississippi Link Newswire Stadium was named on wal- key metrics. The website’s data Lorman, Miss. (Jan. 30, lethub.com’s Most Accessible set ranges from number of NFL 2017) – The rich winning tra- College Stadiums list for 2018. and college football teams to announces Annual Recycling dition and game day experi- Fayette, Mississippi, which average ticket price for an NFL ence of Alcorn State Univer- is about 15 miles from Alcorn’s game to fan friendliness. Awareness Day at the State Capitol sity Braves football has landed campus, was also ranked num- Alcorn State University the local community and Jack ber 53 on the website’s Best is a premier comprehensive Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium Football Cities for Fans list. land-grant university that de- Mississippi Link Newswire held to promote the positive Coalition is a consortium of amongst the most accessible Both entities were the high- velops diverse students into The Mississippi Recycling impacts that the recycling in- businesses, manufacturers, and fan friendly environments est ranked in the state of Mis- globally competitive leaders, Coalition (MRC) is announc- dustry is having on Mississip- local governments, state and for college football in the na- sissippi. and applies scientifi c research ing its annual Mississippi pi’s economy and environment federal agencies, non-profi t tion. WalletHub compared more through collaborative partner- Recycling Awareness Day at to the state’s elected offi cials. groups and other interested or- Thanks to the consistent and than 240 U.S. cities with at ships that benefi t the surround- the Mississippi State Capitol The MRC will also rec- ganizations that promotes and enthusiastic support of Braves least one college or profes- ing communities, state, nation Wednesday, February 7, from ognize the “Recyclers of the encourages the growth of recy- fans, Alcorn’s Spinks-Casem sional football team across 21 and world. 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Year” in the State for 2017 at cling in Mississippi. This year’s event will be 1:15 p.m. at the event with the For more information on jointly hosted with Keep Mis- organization’s annual “Envi- MRC or the upcoming Recy- sissippi Beautiful and will in- ronmental Hero” awards. The cling Awareness Day, please clude an “Ice Cream Social” awards recognize extraordi- visit the MRC web page at with state legislators and other nary recycling efforts among http://www.msrecycles.org elected offi cials in the 1st Floor business, government and in- or contact Jennifer Milner at Rotunda area of the Capitol stitutions in the state. 601-961-5739 or at info@ms- Building. The event is being The Mississippi Recycling recycles.org. COMMUNITY www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Pictorial highlights Alzheimer’s Day at the Capitol 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2018 www.mississippilink.com JPS names the 2017-2018 Teacher Of The Year

Power APAC Principal Sandra Reed (left) with Teacher of the Year Power APAC Teacher of the Year honoree Malaika Quarterman with her elementary the- Jackson White (left), a fi fth-grade theatre arts student, and honoree Malaika Quarterman and JPS Interim Superintendent Fred- atre students Jefforey Stafford, PTA president (right), congratulate Quarter- drick Murray man for her Teacher of the Year honor.

Mississippi Link Newswire gan much earlier – nearly two and industry recognition. students and works alongside learned about the 12 Guideposts Quarterman will be consid- Jackson Public Schools is decades ago. In the summers She is very proud of the suc- them to achieve lofty academic as a method to gain a better un- ered with other outstanding proud to announce Malaika of 2001, 2002 and 2005, the cess of her students in recent goals,” said Reed. “She sets the derstanding of their characters. teachers across the state for the Quarterman as the 2017-2018 versatile Quarterman traveled years. Many of her graduates same high bar for all of her stu- This has greatly assisted stu- Mississippi Teacher of the Year. JPS Teacher of the Year. Quar- extensively as an artist and in- have obtained full scholar- dents without regard to their in- dents, not only in theatre but Jackson Public Schools would terman is the chairperson of structor, from teaching musical ships to the universities of their dividual circumstances – rather, also when writing papers and like to thank our Teacher of the the Theatre Arts Department at theatre camps at the Univer- choice. Some of have been hired she works to provide accommo- preparing for a speech and de- Year sponsors for these gener- Power APAC. JPS Interim Su- sity of Miami to performing for professional theatre produc- dations and support that enables bate competition.” ous gifts to our honoree: perintendent Freddrick Murray in mime and dance workshops tions at New Stage. Others have all of her students to be success- “I have personally witnessed Personalized plaque, donated made the announcement dur- throughout Europe. Her current been offered movie contracts. ful.” many students’ lives positively by the Mississippi Association ing a surprise visit to the school leadership roles include serving Quarterman received enthu- The Fowler family, current changed because of the conta- of Educators. January 29. as director for the International siastic letters of support for her theatre students and their par- gious passion for education that $500 program/class grant, Quarterman holds a master of Thespian Troupe 4909 and as a Teacher of the Year nomina- ents, explained why they con- Malaika has poured out and Greater Jackson Arts Council. arts in theatre from Regent Uni- board member for the Fondren tion. Each of them esteemed her sider Quarterman a great teach- nurtured in the lives of her stu- Floral arrangement, Kroger, versity and a bachelor of arts Theatre Workshop. qualities of excellence and pas- er. dents,” said Nancy Smylie, lead I-55 degree in theatre performance One of her more recent sion, as well as the generous op- “One of the differences be- volunteer at Power APAC. “She Two complimentary tickets to from Belhaven University. She achievements was to reinstate portunities she affords her stu- tween good teachers and great is a superior teacher, arts educa- the Mississippi Symphony Or- graduated with honors from Power APAC’s National Honor dents. Power APAC Principal teachers is the ability to pro- tion advocate, community vol- chestra’s concert series both institutions. Society for Theatre Students. Sandra Reed was one of those vide the student with tools and unteer, all-encompassing pro- $50 gift card, Lou’s Full Serv Though she has been the de- This group of students earns supporters. knowledge that can be translat- fessional and perpetual dynamo Restaurant partment chair and instructor nationally recognized awards “From an academic perspec- ed to other areas of life and not of passion and encouragement $25 gift card, Babalu’s Res- at Power APAC since 2011, her and competes at the state and tive, Mrs. Quarterman sets just that specifi c subject,” they for every life that God blesses taurant theatre teaching experience be- national level for scholarships the bar very high for all of her said. “The high school students with her presence.” $25 gift card, School Aids District completes second school consolidation study

Mississippi Link Newswire with decreased state funding dents, 11 teachers, 11 support Isable and Casey Elementary As part of its Corrective Ac- and a decline in student enroll- staff Schools. tion Plan, in response to an audit ment has led the district to con- Woodville Heights Elementa- Although enrollment at performed by the Mississippi duct this study. ry–Costs for repairs approach- Woodville Heights Elementary Department of Education, the The district looked at schools ing $4 million was over 300 students, the study Jackson Public School District with approximately 200 stu- Brown Elementary was origi- revealed the school needs some conducted a second study into dents or less and schools with nally constructed in 1962 and expensive improvements. The the feasibility of consolidating costly infrastructure repairs. As has a projected cost for repairs school was built in 1969, and schools. The district’s fi rst study part of the study, the district re- of about $4.38 million. In the repair and renovations costs are led to board approval of the searched projected cost savings, event of the school’s closing, its projected at close to $4 million. consolidation of Poindexter El- transportation, staffi ng, food students would attend Galloway With the corridors located out- ementary and Barr Elementary services and exceptional educa- Elementary School. side of the main building, the schools last school year. tion services. French Elementary was built school’s design presents some The fi ndings of this most re- As a result, the following in 1951 and will need $2.73 mil- unique challenges. Students cent study were presented to the schools met the qualifi cations lion in capital improvements. must go outside each time they George Elementary was built in 1962. It is one of four schools the Jack- Board of Trustees by Interim for consolidation: The school’s students would be transfer from class-to-class and son Public District studied for consolidation. Superintendent Freddrick Mur- Brown Elementary–193 stu- transferred to Lake Elementary to the cafeteria. If it closed, the ray and the district’s leadership dents, 13 teachers, 23 support and Raines Elementary schools. school’s students would attend ed to other school sites. Teach- The school consolidation staff December 19, 2017, during staff George Elementary was origi- Bates, Oak Forest and Timber- ers and staff members of closed study was presented to the board a board work session. French Elementary–200 stu- nally built in 1907. The school lawn Elementary Schools. schools would be extended op- as information only. Currently, The increased costs to main- dents, 16 teachers, 21 support needs close to $2.75 million in Transportation and exception- portunities to fi ll vacancies at no recommendations have been tain aging buildings, school staff repairs and renovations. Stu- al education services would be other schools and offi ces across made on closing or consolidat- architecture design, combined George Elementary–129 stu- dents at George would attend provided to all students relocat- the district. ing schools.

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The Mississippi Link Newswire future of analytics leadership, a mentality for personal Perhaps, it is a stretch to say The and professional growth, an aptitude University of Southern Mississippi for growing a business, display com- has developed an employment pipe- petitive urgency and a professional line for students with Fortune 500 approach to their educational pur- company Cintas. Then again, maybe suits,” said Schmersahl. not, especially when considering the Today, Cintas is a multi-billion-dol- fact that 147 USM graduates have lar company that touches more than been hired by Cintas over the past 10 1,000,000 users each day. years. A vast majority of USM graduates Why exactly have so many USM hired by Cintas have ascended into graduates chosen to start their profes- management and leadership roles sional careers with the service indus- such as: executive vice president, cor- try giant? Rusty Anderson, director of porate director, regional director, gen- Career Services at USM, explains that eral manager, branch manager, service Cintas’ strong management training manager, production manager, market program leads to professional man- sales manager, major account manag- agement opportunities for a company er and special account manager. ranked No. 1 in its class. Schmersahl adds that extensive “The numerous career opportuni- training is provided in any area that a ties within the corporation is very at- new hire enters with ongoing profes- tractive,” he said. “Cintas has strong sional development serving as a cor- core values and strives to adhere to nerstone of the company’s mission. those in all aspects of business. They But that does not mean Cintas is all treat their partners with respect and work and no play. provide partners what is necessary for “We like to have fun. We interact success.” with our partners and customers in a Not to be underestimated, Ander- way that fosters long-term relation- son also points out that “salaries are ships,” said Schmersahl. very competitive” with Cintas. To learn more about Cintas, visit: Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, https://www.cintas.com/. For infor- Cintas is an industry leader in supply- mation about Career Services at Vy Nguyen, right, a sophomore accounting major at Mississippi State, meets with representatives from HORNE LLP during a recent on- ing corporate identity uniform pro- USM, call 601.266.4153 or visit: campus networking event. MSU’s Adkerson School of Accountancy is updating its undergraduate and graduate programs to give students grams, providing entrance and logo https://www.usm.edu/career-services the tools needed to remain leaders in the accounting profession. (Photo by Megan Bean) mats, restroom supplies, promotional About The University of South- products, fi rst aid & safety, fi re pro- ern Mississippi The Mississippi Link Newswire placement rate among its graduates. ized AACSB accreditation for their tection products and services, and in- Founded in 1910, The University STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi The updated curriculum will make accounting programs. dustrial carpet and tile cleaning. The of Southern Mississippi is a compre- State University’s Richard C. Adker- MSU’s accounting graduates even “The inclusion of data analytics as company operates more than 400 fa- hensive doctoral and research-driven son School of Accountancy is updat- more highly sought after, according to part of the new curriculum for both cilities in North America – including university with a proud history and ing its undergraduate and graduate leaders in the accounting profession. master of professional accountancy six manufacturing plants and eight an eye on the future. A dual-campus programs to give students the tools John Scott, a partner with HORNE and master of taxation programs will distribution centers. university, Southern Miss serves stu- needed to remain at the forefront of the LLP, said MSU accounting graduates provide the additional tools needed to The strong Cintas connection to dents on campuses in Hattiesburg accounting profession. “already possess excellent technology keep our MSU graduates at the fore- USM can be traced to a pair of USM and Long Beach, in addition to fi ve The curriculum update emphasizes skills, and these curriculum changes front of an ever-changing accounting graduates – Todd Gregory and Brandt teaching and research sites in Missis- technology skills relevant to data ana- will further enhance the quality and profession,” College of Business Dean Schmersahl. Schmersahl is regional sippi and through Online at Southern lytics and big data, areas that are be- marketability of State’s accounting Sharon Oswald said. human resources director for the com- Miss. Since 2006, our students have coming increasingly prominent in the students.” The school graduates approximately pany. Gregory served as vice presi- collected three Truman Scholarships accounting profession. The changes Susan Bell, a partner with EY, ob- 100 bachelor’s degree candidates and dent for the south central territory for and 17 National Science Founda- include integrating data analytics con- served that, “Technology is a key en- 35-40 master’s degree candidates ev- many years and recently became vice tion Graduate Research Fellowships. tent into current courses, adding a re- abler across all aspects of business, in- ery year. The school offers a bache- president for a new territory in the USM students also lead Mississippi quired data analytics graduate course, cluding accounting, tax and auditing. lor’s in accountancy and an accounting U.S. – the northern plains. New south with 21 Goldwater Scholarships, an and providing a minor in business ana- MSU’s added curriculum around data minor for undergraduate students. For central territory vice president Rich- honor that recognizes the next genera- lytics in the Masters of Professional analytics and emerging technologies graduate students, the school offers ard Guillory looks to maintain the vi- tion of great research scientists. Our Accountancy and Masters of Tax pro- will help our students be more effi cient professional accountancy and taxation brant relationship with USM. Drapeau Center for Undergraduate grams. and effective business leaders and ad- master’s programs. The undergraduate Many Cintas executives have made Research affords our students mean- “The main objective of these chang- visors.” and master’s programs both are ranked repeated trips to the Hattiesburg cam- ingful research opportunities, and es is to ensure that the next generation Housed in MSU’s College of Busi- among the top 20 in the country by the pus in recent years for recruiting pur- as a proven leader in innovation, we of accounting professionals from Mis- ness, the School of Accountancy is Commerce Clearing House Public Ac- poses and these efforts have helped conduct transformative research that sissippi State University have the ad- accredited by the Association to Ad- counting Report for programs with 15 create brand awareness for USM translates into real-world solutions. vanced technology skill set necessary vance Collegiate Schools of Business or fewer faculty. graduates. As one of only 36 institutions in the to be successful in a highly complex (AACSB), the world’s largest busi- The school is named for Richard C. Schmersahl points out that USM nation accredited in theatre, art and and data-centric environment,” Adk- ness education network and longest- Adkerson, an MSU College of Busi- provides platforms for students to design, dance and music, we are a ha- erson School of Accountancy Director serving accrediting body for business ness graduate and CEO of Freeport- become involved in leadership roles ven for creativity and artistic expres- Shawn Mauldin said. “The new curric- schools with undergraduate, master’s McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. – a facet that appeals to Cintas man- sion. In the classroom or lab, on the ulum is structured in such a way that and doctoral degrees in business and For more on the Adkerson School of agement. He adds that the education playing fi eld, or in the performance as new technologies evolve they can accounting. MSU is among 799 busi- Accountancy, visit www.business.ms- gained at USM helps establish a very hall, we strive to have a positive im- easily be incorporated into existing ness schools around the world that state.edu/programs/adkerson/. solid foundation for graduates enter- pact not only on our students, but also courses without revamping the entire hold AACSB accreditation. Addition- MSU is Mississippi’s leading univer- ing the workforce. the world around us. curriculum.” ally, MSU is among only 186 institu- sity, available online at www.msstate. “Students that we have hired have Further information is found at The school boasts a 100 percent job tions that hold an additional, special- edu. demonstrated visionary and servant usm.edu. MVSU alum Darryl Gaines NASA Day speaker at the Valley

The Mississippi Link Newswire As a member of the Center Direc- ITTA BENA, Miss – The Missis- tor’s staff, Gaines is responsible for sippi Valley State University commu- policy development, staff relations, nity received a behind the scenes look strategic planning, management inte- at the nation’s outer space program gration of technical, mission support Thursday during a “NASA Day at The and communications activities for the Valley” event. organization of approximately 3000 Darryl C. Gaines, a 1988 MVSU civil servants and 8500 contractors. graduate and current assistant to the He has been employed with NASA center director at the National Aero- for 25 years and previously with Mc- nautics and Space Administration Donnell Douglas Aircraft for three (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) years. Before becoming the assistant in Houston, Texas, spoke with uni- During the event, MVSU students had the opportunity to check Darryl Gaines (purple shirt) speaks to students about the variety of ca- to the center director, Gaines was the versity students, faculty, staff and the out NASA’s headquarters using Google Goggles. reers and internships available with NASA. deputy manager of the International general public about NASA. Space Station (ISS), Program Planning Also, Gaines and his colleague they need to do is reach out for it,” he Valley feel like a family, and she was from Chicago, said that the experience and Control (PP&C) Offi ce where he shared information about funding for added. like a mother to me,” Gaines said. was enjoyable. was responsible for managing an an- research, mentorship, internships and Gaines is a native of Mobile, Ala. He The event was held in the Cliff E. “I thought it is noble that Mr. Gaines nual budget of $3.8 billion and led both career opportunities. was awarded a four-year scholarship to Williams Auditorium, located in the wanted to come back and show where NASA civil servants and contractors. “When I was a student at Valley, play football and majored in computer Business Education Building. Infor- your degree from Valley can take you. Gaines was selected by the National one of the things I was so impressed science with a minor in mathematics mational sessions were held for stu- I know a lot of people don’t understand Football League Kansas City Chief’s with was seeing former students com- at MVSU. With this in mind, Gaines dents, and there was an informational how valuable an education from Val- in 1988 and managed a dual career ing back and speak,” said Gaines. That shared his story in regards to his time session for faculty and staff research ley can be, so it was great that he came working for McDonnell Douglas Air- impressed on me how important that at MVSU and how valuable his experi- opportunity. back to share with his Valley family,” craft while playing for the Chiefs. is. Coming back to Valley to me is a ences were. Participants in the event also had the Beverly said. He is a current member of the For- part of the whole Valley community “Not being from Mississippi and chance to view the NASA Headquar- “Our teachers are very good, and mer NFL Players Association, Hous- of giving back and being an advocate having a loving campus family was ters using Google Goggles technology. they go beyond to help us. They are ton Chapter, where he volunteers in and letting the students see that there everything to me. Dr. Carolyn Ford Jourdan Beverly, a senior computer not going to give you anything; you activities to help schools, families and are opportunities out there and all and the other instructors here made science and electronic engineer major have to work for it,” she added. children. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Scholar, author and expelled JSU student, returns to honor MLK

By Rachel James-Terry jsumsnews.com Joyce Ladner stood at the po- dium, her eyes peering into our souls from behind red frames. The distinct glasses hinted of the spirited and fi ery student from the 1960s that lived in- side her. I could almost see her. Ladner, professor of sociol- ogy, and former provost and interim president of How- ard University, was the guest speaker at the Margaret Walker Center’s 50th Annual Dr. Mar- tin Luther King Jr. Birthday Convocation held in the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium Jan. 23. Had it not been for the Mar- garet Walker Center, I would Joyce Ladner, author, scholar and civil rights activist, recounts grow- After JSU President William B. Bynum Jr. gave the welcome at the 50th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. have had little to no idea of ing up in the “rigorously segregated Mississippi.” PHOTOS BY WILLIAM Birthday Convocation, Ladner called him an amazing speaker who must “enthrall all of you when he gets Ladner’s existence or contri- KELLY, III/JSU up to talk.” butions that helped to make my life less gritty and onerous. At meaningful for us as we learn responded: ‘No one is going to times, it’s diffi cult to compre- the value of carrying out ser- bother you in my house.’ hend that people who survived vice to others in need through- Once they were safely back and endured some of the dark- out the year,” she said. on school grounds, Reddix had est days during our nation’s Ladner shared that King was called an early spring break and history are still in our midst. much more to her than a his- everyone went home. How- They are treasure chests toric fi gure who has been im- ever, Ladner said that when of wisdom and reminders of mortalized in a 30-foot granite she and her sister returned they an era that we perhaps forget statue in Washington, or streets were informed by a dean that more than we should remem- and schools named for him, or they would be expelled at the ber. As William B. Bynum Jr., the federal holiday that is the end of the semester due to their University president, greeted only one for an African Ameri- civil rights activities. us with warm and robust gus- can and the only one from a na- Their response to the news, to, I earnestly awaited to hear tional president of the United according to Ladner, was: “We from the author and scholar. States. don’t care that you’re expel- Born in the small town of In a sagacious tone, fi lled ling us. We’re transferring to Battles, Ladner had been ex- with discernment and lessons, Tougaloo.” pelled from Jackson State Uni- Ladner confi rmed to us that What a loss for our HBCU, versity in 1961 for leading a she participated in her fi rst civ- I thought. Others must have civil rights protest. I don’t be- il rights demonstration March believed the same. Ladner lieve the irony was lost on any- 27, 1961, on our campus. shared that several years ago, one in the sparsely fi lled room. “There had been lunch coun- at the prompting of Mississippi For me, it was as transparent as ter sit-ins all over the South activist Owen Brooks, former air. I could not wrap my head but none in Mississippi, which JSU President Ronald Mason around the idea that my alma was considered then, the most sent them a letter of apology. mater, an HBCU, had once racially violent place in the Ladner further disclosed that dismissed students for daring country,” she said. one of the things the letter said Attendees join hands and sing the civil rights anthem ‘We Shall Overcome’ in a show of solidarity with the to protest the uncivilized and Ladner and her sister, Dorie was: ‘institutions don’t always movement that took place nearly 60 years ago. unequal treatment of black Ladner, would visit Medgar do what’s right at the time, people. Evers at his offi ce during the but what’s right now is to ac- Spelman College Sisters Cha- I am sorry that Ladner, a almost anything and be any- But it had been a different periods when they were free knowledge the wrong that was pel. She remembered march- woman of immense educa- where but in the auditorium time, as Ladner would remind from classes. done then.’ ing behind the same casket tional achievements, had to listening to living history. us. In the 60s, JSU was still They were both freshmen We, the audience, clapped through the streets of Atlanta take a literacy test three times Towards the end of her Jackson State College, and when the Tougaloo Nine were loudly. It was the only act of to the burial site. to register to vote. I am sorry speech, Ladner said she won- Mississippi was steeped in Jim arrested (nine African-Amer- celebration we had at our dis- “His death, for me, symbol- for all three times she was told dered what Fannie Lou Hamer Crow traditions; heavy and ican students from Tougaloo posal. A small gesture for the ized my end of innocence and that she had failed. I am sorry and others would think about jagged traditions that Ladner College who held a sit-in in the attempted correction of such a the end of the non-violent era,” that some of us take our vote the police choking death of would help to crack and shatter old Jackson Municipal Library large injustice. she said. “Where I had once for granted and don’t even Eric Garner, of the Black like a crowbar smashed against in 1961 to force integration of It was at Tougaloo that Lad- had the hope of an innocent bother. I am sorry that she en- Lives Matter Movement, and glass. the library). ner fi rst met King when he child, growing up in the rigor- dured a week in jail for trying the continued murder of young And she did so in the compa- Ladner, Dorie and other came to the college to speak. ously segregated Mississippi, to integrate Galloway United black men and children by the ny of friends and allies: Med- classmates held a sympathy It was the fi rst of several en- once he died, I felt bereft.” Methodist Church. A church, police and citizens across the gar Evers, Vernon Dahmer, prayer meeting for them in counters she would have with I’m sure there were others a place that should always be country. Fannie Lou Hamer and Clyde front of the Jackson State Col- the civil rights icon. But, she who shared her sentiments. free of bias. “How many of the old fi ghts Kennard. lege Library. She was a fresh- points out that she is not boast- There are so many others who And, I was sorry that the must be found anew?” she Ladner would also reveal man when then Jackson State ing and if we, the audience, have given so much of them- Rose E. McCoy Auditorium asked. to us her encounters with Dr. College president Jacob L. had lived during the same pe- selves to the movement; sac- was not overfl owing with stu- And, like Ladner, I too won- Martin Luther King Jr., whom Reddix broke up the meeting, riod, we would have been open rifi cing their time, bodies and dents and people. People who der. she described as ‘an extraordi- and later that evening evicted to the same opportunities to already limited freedoms. now have the freedom to be nary and gifted man and not a Ladner’s roommate, Eunice, meet him, too. superhero.’ from school for her participa- “He grew larger in death Opening with acknowledg- tion in the prayer vigil. than he did in his lifetime,” ments, she pointed out her The next day Ladner was she said. two sisters – seated front row one in a group of students who In the summer of 1963, – colleagues and members of marched to the courthouse for Ladner recounts being sent the Mississippi Veterans of the the arraignment of the Tou- to D.C. by the Student Non- Civil Rights movement who galoo Nine. They made it as violent Coordinating Com- had come to hear her speak and far as the intersection of West mittee (SNCC) to work as a perhaps reminisce. Pearl and Rose Street before staff member at the March Of the students participating encountering a barricade of po- on Washington headquarters. in the program, Ladner said lice who shot tear gas into the She was 19, and her job was they were more sophisticated atmosphere. to raise money for chartering than she was at their age be- “My sister (Dorie) still has buses to bring black people cause the ‘world has changed scars from the tear gas, and from the Deep South to D.C. so much.’ they chased us with police “I met with King twice in Then she spoke of Margaret dogs,” said Ladner, who fl ed the march offi ce when the Walker with sincere love and from the promise of the brutal- group of civil rights leaders appreciation, calling her an ity that awaited her if she were would come to meetings. I intellectual genius, friend and caught. also remembered he was the mentor. In search of shelter, Ladner only one who would come “She was one of the most said she knocked on the screen back into the area where we grounded and well-rounded door of a home, but no one were working,” she said. individuals I knew,” she said answered. She could hear the Due to her staff pass, which before launching into a short sound of a radio and glimpse a gave her free range, Ladner story about how Walker had woman inside ironing clothes, was on the stage with King come to write the popular and so Ladner reached her hand when he gave his famous “I moving poem ‘For My People.’ through the screen and un- Have a Dream” speech. She then reminded us that locked it. After his assassination, she we were there to honor King’s Ladner explained that she and Dorie fl ew to Atlanta for legacy of service. and another young lady am- King’s funeral. Ladner re- “To honor his service makes bled inside and asked the lady called peering down at his his legacy one that is more for asylum to which the lady body housed in a casket at NATIONAL

www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Documentary shows HBCUs continue Margaret Walker to rise despite struggles, violence Center hosts 23rd

By L.A. Warren evoked a number of emotions. annual ‘For My People’ jsumsnews.com “We’re resilient people with Although only seven percent all the odds stacked again us. of African-American students HBCUs have been the launch- awards luncheon today choose HBCUs, several ing pad helping Americans college presidents and a docu- create a democracy, getting mentary fi lm director told a them involved civically and Jackson State University audi- breaking down barriers,” she ence screening “Tell Them We said. Are Rising” that these institu- Hogan also said HBCUs tions must survive must do a better job deliver- JSU joined Mississippi Pub- ing its message. Nevertheless, lic Broadcasting, Tougaloo she urged majority institutions College and JSU’s Depart- to take note because they will ment of Journalism and Me- have to “draw from the grow- dia Studies as sponsors of the Documentary fi lmmaker Stanley Nelson said, “Tell Them We Are Rising” ing minority population, which powerful documentary about highlights the importance of HBCUs. The institutions are credited with will become the largest group the relevance of HBCUs. It pulling people out of poverty and paving a path to the American dream. The of people in the future.” Be- was previewed by more than fi lm took 10 years to complete. Nelson said, “There’s no way my mother cause of the impending shift in 100 people Thursday inside and father would have gone to college if it had not been for HBCUs.” demographics, she said Amer- the Mississippi e-Center@JSU ica eventually will realize it and will be released nation- can’t sustain itself with an un- wide Feb. 19 on PBS stations, educated minority population. including MPB. For institutions to thrive, The story explores 150 years Hogan said, “We must not let of African-American his- the message be that HBCUs tory by examining black col- are substandard, and we must leges and universities. Despite improve our infrastructure, smaller enrollment, HBCUs evaluate academic programs still account for 25 percent of and tell our own story.” African-American graduates. Mississippi Valley State Director Stanley Nelson set University President Jer- out to tell the world HBCUs The documentary screened at Jackson State University was sponsored ryl Briggs was also part of are still rising. The institutions by Mississippi Public Broadcasting, JSU, Tougaloo College and JSU’s the panel discussion. He was Joyce Ladner (left) accepts the ‘For My People’ award in the JSU Student are credited with building the Department of Journalism and Media Studies. Panelists included “overwhelmed” after viewing Center Ballroom. middle class, paving a path to moderator Ronnie Agnew, president of MPB, left; fi lmmaker Stanley the documentary. He said the the American dream and shap- Nelson; JSU President William B. Bynum Jr.; Tougaloo President fi lm will help people “under- By LaToya Hentz-Moore My People” award. ing culture. Although it took Beverly Wade Hogan; and Mississippi Valley State University President stand the importance of where jsumsnews.com “I feel wonderful, and I can’t him 10 years to complete the Jerryl Briggs. we came from and where we’re Immediately following the think of an award bearing the project, he said it was impor- going.” 50th-year celebration of the Dr. name of any other person that tant to tell this story. Briggs said the future of Martin Luther King Jr. Birth- would make me more proud. “Furthermore,” said Nelson, HBCUs will require stakehold- day Convocation, Jackson State Margaret was just so amazing, “There’s no way my mother ers to “speak of how we can do University’s Margaret Walker so honoring her legacy makes and father would have gone to more with less.” And, in con- Center hosted its 23rd annual me so proud.” college if it had not been for trast to other institutions, he “For My People” awards lun- Ladner also addressed her HBCUs … You will come out said one positive aspect is that cheon in the JSU Student Cen- return to JSU several decades of this screening feeling what HBCUs continue to provide ter Ballroom to honor those for later after having been expelled HBCUs have been and what a whopping 25 percent of de- their exemplary work toward for leading an on-campus civil they are today.” grees to African-Americans. social justice and community rights protest. “I feel like I fi - Nelson’s fi lm begins from In addition, Briggs said he’s service. nally told my story and that the time of enslavement when especially proud that HBCUs Joyce Ladner, the keynote feels good. It feels like a home- an education for blacks was have role models who let stu- speaker for the MLK obser- coming for me.” forbidden to modern-day his- dents know “you matter, and vance, was among this year’s After years of hard work and tory of more than 100 black you earn an education that recipients along with three oth- diligence, Mosley-Clopton says colleges in the nation. matters.” ers. she never thought she would re- Bynum said the future of HBCUs means “we must meet students where He said Southern whites, in Like Briggs, even histori- This year’s four honorees ceive such an honor for her ef- they are, change our pedagogy and the way we instruct.” particular, feared that educated ans in the fi lm praised black were Joyce Ladner (a civil forts. blacks would unravel their so- schools for being a haven for rights activist and scholar); “To be recognized for this ciety. The story also reveals the best and brightest so they Wilma Mosley-Clopton (a award is phenomenal, and I that individuals venturing to can embrace their full po- founder of NMHS Unlimited feel so amazing. But, I literally be educated after the Civil War tentials. Commentators also Film Productions); Maryemma still think they have the wrong were killed. Even some aboli- hailed instructors for provid- Graham (a Margaret Walker person because I don’t do what tionists supporting education ing a safety net for faltering scholar); and Airea D. Mat- I do for awards. So, this is very were hanged as others helped students so they eventually thews (a recipient of the 2016 special to me,” said Mosley- to set up schools. It’s believed would excel. Yale Younger Poets Award). Clopton. that 20,000 people were slain During a Q&A, Briggs also Ladner and Mosley-Clopton The 2018 award recipients because of the perceived addressed a student wonder- were in attendance to humbly also were noted for their com- threat associated with educat- ing how an education can free accept their honor. Ladner ex- mitment to the public preserva- ing blacks – most victims, of individuals of enslavement. pressed gratitude for being cho- tion of African-American his- course, being African Ameri- Briggs said, “We must share sen as a recipient of the “For tory and culture. cans. wisdom by not withholding Resistance against white knowledge.” oppressors began to swell and As for Hill, he did not com- eventually made its way to col- plete his undergraduate degree lege campuses over the next at Southern University. He Jackson State University students, faculty and alumni assemble with several decades. Protests also and others were expelled and award-winning documentary fi lmmaker Nelson after screening “Tell were leveled against some barred. He transferred to Fisk Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities.” Retirement Media Release black university administra- PHOTO BY CHARLES A. SMITH/JSU University, which accepted all tors who didn’t appear to suffi - his credits. Interestingly, he ciently support the progression young activists battled with be more willing to attend said a college in London that Dr. Maurice James wishes to thank of African Americans. the administration, alleging it HBCUs,” said Bynum, who heard about his plight and the all his patients for their dedication, Clouding America’s vio- “didn’t care for students and acknowledged that the institu- campus strife had invited him lent era of the late 1800s was faculty and was incompetent.” tions face future challenges. to enroll. He’s since visited patronage, and loyalty over his the 1972 uprising at Southern He said they believed school He has children who attended Southern many years later af- past several decades of practice. University in Baton Rouge, offi cials had aligned them- an HBCU and realizes that ter the tragic events. Louisiana, where two African- selves with outside leadership competition for students is For those willing to become His offi ce located at St Dominic American students were shot that controlled the institution. “fi erce,” especially with white activists today, Hill quotes phi- Medical Towers is now closed. in the head. The horrifi c scene So, Hill helped stage a institutions that are better fi - losopher Frantz Omar Fanon: was captured on fi lm and is monthlong student boycott that nanced. “Each generation must, out of The care of his patients has been included in the documentary. brought the campus to a stand- “We all want each genera- relative obscurity, discover its transferred to Dr. Terrel Williams. It shows law enforcement of- still. As a result, a string of tion to do better than the pre- mission, fulfi ll it, or betray it.” fi cers hurling tear gas and un- events culminated in the dead- vious generation so that kids Hill said the young activists Maurice James MD, Ophthalmol- leashing a hail of gunfi re on ly attack on their peers. As a don’t have some of the hard- only wanted Southern to be ogy, P.A. Patient records may be crowds. The deadly aftermath young leader rallying for jus- ships we faced. There are “responsive to the people.” sent shockwaves throughout tice, “I did not abdicate respon- consequences,” Bynum said. Of his legacy, he said people obtained from the offi ce of Dr. the nation and beyond. sibility in the loss of lives. We “We’re raising kids who have today don’t blame him or the Terrel Williams. Please contact JSU professor Rickey Hill, didn’t pull the trigger, but stu- certain expectations of what an other students for the events chair of the political science dents trusted us on doing the educational experience should that occurred. Besides the ob- his offi ce at (601) 981-1550. Or, department, was a student right thing.” He still mourns be like. Some kids seek cer- vious regret over the loss of patients may obtain their records activist during the deadly as- the loss of his classmates. tain amenities. Unfortunately, lives, Hill said the group was sault. At the time, the junior Meanwhile, during a panel many HBCUs lack adequate successful in helping the uni- by completing a ‘medical release’ political science major was discussion, JSU President appropriation and support versity establish a board of form to Dr. Williams located at vice president of the Student William B. Bynum Jr. de- from alumni,” he said. trustees, a faculty senate and Government Association at scribed the documentary as Bynum said the future of gave students a voice to help 3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 305, Southern. Also, Hill was part “powerful.” He said he hopes HBCUs means “we must implement policies. Jackson, MS 39216. of the Black Stone Society, people view the fi lm and learn meet students where they are, An even greater joy for Hill which was labeled by some about the history and struggles change our pedagogy and the is that Southern graciously authority fi gures as a radical of HBCUs. way we instruct.” awarded posthumous degrees student organization. ‘I am convinced that if stu- Tougaloo President Bev- to the slain students recently. Eventually, Hill and other dents see this fi lm they will erly Wade Hogan said the fi lm STATE

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The Mississippi Link Newswire a variety of environmental is- resources, planning for en- maintain multi-million dollar The Mississippi Wildlife sues. ergy and water conservation, budgets while saving the or- Federation is proud to an- Lindsey is an expert strate- green procurement, environ- ganization over $200,000 in nounce and welcome Lindsey gist with a sincere passion for mental compliance and com- administrative costs. Lemmons as their new execu- conserving our outdoor heri- munity outreach. Lindsey spent over two tive director. Lemmons will tage. She is effective in envi- Lemmons worked for the years with The Nature Conser- oversee all aspects of the Mis- ronmental policy development Mississippi National Guard vancy of Mississippi, applying sissippi Wildlife Federation’s and implementation for both for over 10 years, where she her skills towards a fundrais- operations including issue de- public and private entities, and effectively identifi ed defi cien- ing strategy that doubled the velopment and advocacy, ad- applies this knowledge to cul- cies in environmental perfor- organization’s giving in one ministration, fundraising, staff tivate partners and support mance and strategically ad- year. supervision, event planning, She is known for her abil- vised on issues for large-scale Demery Grubbs, MWF membership, communications ity to collaborate, engage and implementation, positioning board president, states “We and program activities. build strong relationships the organization to secure are very excited to welcome She will manage all federa- with individuals of various $20M for wastewater infra- Lindsey to our team at MWF. tion employees, appoint staff, backgrounds by utilizing ex- structure improvements. Not only will she bring fresh plan for fundraising, supervise ceptional communication Lindsey provided simple so- energy and ideas to the fed- all conservation and educa- skills in combination with lutions to maximize impacts of eration, but will also bring a tion programs conducted by expertise in relationship man- legislative funding opportuni- wealth of knowledge for man- the federation, and formulate agement, performance man- ties and successfully advised aging environmental policies position recommendations on agement, natural and cultural on programming to secure and and programs.” Secretary of State’s Offi ce earns three awards for Web creativity, leadership in cybersecurity

The Mississippi Link Newswire (AIVA), top-tier media, interac- Two websites operated by the tive, advertising and marketing Secretary of State’s Offi ce have professionals. For more in- earned recognition for excellent formation about the awards or web content. AIVA, visit www.w3award.com Y’all Vote, www.yallvote.sos. or www.aiva.org. ms.gov, and Charities Online, Additionally, McAfee recog- www.sos.ms.gov/charities, are nized Russell Walker, the agen- Silver W³ Award winners. The cy’s chief technology offi cer, W³ Awards, which included for his attention and dedication more than 5,000 entries this year, to cybersecurity in its annual honor creative excellence on the Digital Government Cyberse- Event: 58th Mississippi Conversation Achievement web and recognize the people curity Leadership & Innovation Awards Luncheon behind award-winning sites, Awards. marketing programs, social con- A native Mississippian, Walk- $25 adults / $10 age 12 and under tent, mobile site/apps and online er has worked for the Secretary https://mswildlife.org/events/awards-banquet/ video. of State’s Offi ce for six years fa- “Our team is laser-focused on cilitating the virtualization of the organizing data and informa- Agency’s infrastructure, mod- When: Wednesday, February 15, 2018, 11:30 a.m. tion in a way which is intuitive ernizing outdated policies and to Mississippians,” Secretary of enhanced the overall security of Where: Hilton Jackson, 1001 East County Line Road, State Delbert Hosemann said. the network. Jackson “This has helped us fulfi ll our “Network security initiatives core mission: operating the start from the top down,” Walker Credentialed Media Invited agency from the citizen up.” said. “I’m grateful to work for an Y’all Vote, Mississippi’s on- organization which has invested The Mississippi Wildlife Ridgeland line voter information center, ag- Walker in necessary training and equip- Federation is pleased to gregates all election information ment and prioritized keeping our announce the recipients Hunter Education Volunteer on one easy-to-use website. The Mississippians have checked state can also verify and approve networks secure.” of the 2017 Conservation Instructor of the Year – Kevin site also allows citizens to check their voter registration status, their information online before Walker was honored at their registration status and al- and 1,396 Mississippians have submitting it. Currently, more McAfee’s MPOWER Cyberse- Achievement Awards. The Owens, Booneville lows registered voters to change changed their voter registration than 3,700 charities are regis- curity Summit in October 2017. awards are presented to MWF President’s Award – their address online if they have address online. tered in Mississippi, and more For more information about individuals and organizations Michelle Blair, Brandon moved to ensure their ballot The Charities Division com- than 4,200 charities have fi led the summit and award, visit that have made a signifi cant MWF Scholarship Recipient counts. pleted its process to move all exemption paperwork. http://www.govtech.com/cdg/cy- contribution to conservation – Alex Davis, Searcy, AR Since the site’s launch in Sep- registration forms online in April The W³ Awards are sponsored bersecurity/Cybersecurity-Lead- tember 2016, it has received 2017. Charities and other enti- and judged by the Academy ership-and-Innovation-Awards- in Mississippi over the past Catch-A-Dream Volunteers more than 44,000 hits, 5,300 ties required to register in the of Interactive and Visual Arts 2017-Winners-Announced.html year. “This a great way to of the Year – Gordon Jones, recognize the efforts of the Valley Head, AL people and groups who do so much for the natural The 58th Annual Holmes Community College Grenada, resources of this state,” said Conservation Achievement Lindsey Lemmons, executive Awards Luncheon will be director. “This year’s held Thursday, February associate degree nursing program students selections are truly deserving 15, 2018 at the Hilton of of this special honor.” Jackson. The luncheon visited with lawmakers at the Capitol will begin at 11:30 with a Winners of the 2017 theatrical portrayal of the life Conservation Achievement of Fannye Cook by Dr. Cathy Awards are: Shropshire. Shropshire’s Conservationist of the Year incarnation of Miss Cook – Dr. Jack Killgore, Vicksburg entertains, educates and Fisheries Conservationist captivates, in the true spirit of the Year – Dr. F. J. Eicke, of the incredible Fannye Ocean Springs Cook. Libby Hartfi eld, co- Wildlife Conservationist of editor of the University Press the Year – Dr. Daryl Jones, biography, “Fannye Cook: Starkville Mississippi’s Pioneering Forest Conservationist of Conservationist,” will be on the Year – Chester Hunt, hand to sell and sign books. Columbia The Conservation Conservation Educator of Achievement Awards are the Year – Adam Rohnke, made possible through Clinton sponsorships from Conservation Offi cer of the Chevron, Mississippi Power Year – Master Sergeant Company, The Westervelt Sheila Smith, Brookhaven Company, Cooperative Soil, Air and Water Energy, Southern Ag Credit, Conservationist of the Year – Sunbelt Sealing, Anderson Robin Whitfi eld, Grenada Tully Company, and Seth Elected Offi cial of the Year Harris Childhood Cancer – Mayor Gene McGee, Foundation. www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11

PRESERVED Lift your eyes above Living in the the circumstance over ow PART 1 By Shewanda Riley God’s word. The “overfl ow” of By Pastor Simeon R. Green III Columnist to direct one’s paths is better they do what they want; then in God. The Scripture says that obedience is an assurance Special to The Mississippi Link than having to ask Him to cor- they ask God to bless it. It that Satan is an accuser of the “Them those that God will not only hear our God tells us rect one’s mistakes. does not work that way. What brethren. He also accuses us to got shall get; prayers but will bless our lives. to trust in Him. Commit means to take the we need to do is ask God for God and he accuses God to us. them that’s not 2 Corinthians 8:2-7 describes He encour- whole of one’s life and give divine direction: “Lord, what He says, “If God really love shall lose,” are how despite their poverty, the ages us to trust it to God. No one, however, would you have me to do in you, he would help you.” That words sung so early believers overfl owed with in Him with should expect God’s approval this situation? Would you have is not altogether true. We have sweetly by the joy and generosity despite their all our heart. of plans on which He has not me go here? Would you have to fi nd a balance. God wants late Billie Holi- diffi cult circumstances. They One never goes been consulted. Trust in God me buy this?” to help us, and He will help us. day that can apply to our cur- were obedient to scripture and wrong when he truly places grows when a believer’s life There are many things that However, there are conditions rent economic situation. With so gave as God directed them and his trust and confi dence in and soul feed on His faithful- we may like to do. The Apos- that we have to meet. many people struggling to fi nd were blessed. the Lord. We read in Proverbs ness in times past. tle Paul said that he could do We read in Jeremiah 29:13 work and pay bills, it’s amazing Romans 15:13 says “May the 3:5-6 these words: “Trust in By trusting God’s divine anything, but some things he these words, “And ye shall to hear how some people have God of hope fi ll you with all joy the Lord with all your heart, guidance and counsel, we will would not do, not because he seek Me, and fi nd Me, when gotten even richer during these and peace as you trust in him, so and lean not to your own un- never be ashamed. If our steps could not, but because it might ye shall search for Me with all hard times. According to Robert that you may overfl ow with hope derstanding; in all your ways are always ordered by Him, hurt his infl uence with a weak- your heart.” Those who ear- C. Lieberman, professor of po- by the power of the Holy Spirit.” acknowledge Him, and He we will not err. That is exactly er brother or sister. We need to nestly seek God anywhere and litical science and public affairs, Often, the overfl ow of peace shall direct your paths.” what the Scripture tells us. be careful of those things, my everywhere will, in time, cul- the top 5 percent of earners have comes from us submitting the In order for God to direct We read in Psalm 37:23 these friends. This all falls under tivate the sacred art of meeting increased their wealth dramati- control of our emotions to the one’s paths, a person must be words, “The steps of a good the heading of trusting God Him at every crossroad and of cally since 2009. direction and power of the Holy doing whatever he or she al- man are ordered by the Lord, and trusting His judgment. He feeling His breath in every The bible even mentions this Spirit. The Bible also mentions ready knows to be right – obe- and He delights in his way.” has given us pastors to guide wind. Through pain and vic- kind of strategy when it says in in a few places how God wants dience activates God’s prom- The person in whom God us. tory, each new step will help Matthew 13:12, “Whoever has us to “live in the overfl ow.” ises. To depend on one’s own delights is one who follows Sometimes we run across us come to know Him better. will be given more, and they “You prepare a table before me understanding of truth and God, trusts Him and tries to problems that are not easy to Next week – Part II, “Lift will have an abundance. Who- in the presence of my enemies. life means to disregard God’s do His Will. God watches over answer or to work with, but we Your Eyes above the Circum- ever does not have, even what You anoint my head with oil; Will. and makes fi rm every step that have to trust God. Sometimes stance” they have will be taken from my cup overfl ows,” are familiar In Proverbs 16:3, we fi nd person takes. If we would like only God knows how to help Rev. Simeon R. Green III is them.” It’s always seemed un- words from Psalm 23:4-6. these words: “Commit your to have God direct our way, us. We must not allow Satan pastor of Joynes Road Church fair to me that people who have When we are in a vulner- works to the Lord, and your then we must seek His advice to sow doubt and unbelief in of God, 31 Joynes Road, more (and need it the least) can able situation, God will allow thoughts will be established.” before we step out. our hearts and minds. He will Hampton VA 23669. He is a get more and that people who those who think they have got- Prayer is a mighty force when Sometimes people get use every means possible to member of the National Asso- have the least (and need it the ten the best of us see him pour guidance is needed for the things fi xed in their minds: lead us into confusion. He is ciation of Evangelism Church most) seem to lose more. How out blessings and increase his next step. Asking the Lord “This is what I want,” and hoping to kill our confi dence of God, Anderson, Ind. are those who are in great need anointing in our lives. We must going to ever get to be one of be bold enough to allow God to those “who have” if they con- protect us even in the face of op- tinue to lose? position or spiritual attack. Our Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master How have the rich stayed “overfl ow” is the assurance that richer? Some wealth strategists comes in knowing that God is say that one successful strategy our “Jehovah Nissi,” our banner of wealthy people is to live off who has prepared the path of the interest from investments victory for us. and to continue to make invest- Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, ments that will allow them to Texas based author of “Love live off interest. 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By Marc H. Morial By Julianne Malveaux Belize, Bolivia, Burkina Faso or belligerent behavior. He has made President and CEO NNPA News Wire Columnist National Urban League Cape Verde. No ambassador to Cote strange remarks about terrorism in the Our 45th President D’Ivorie or Cuba, Guinea or Ghana, UK, taken swipes at France and Ger- While the debate rages has traipsed over to Jamaica or Kenya. Neither Madagas- many, and generally behaved like an daily on op-ed pages and the World Economic car nor Mali, Mozambique nor Nige- overgrown child when gathering with on cable news, the nation Forum in Davos, Swit- ria, South Africa nor Tanzania, Togo other world leaders, pushing the Prime won’t know until next zerland, planning to nor Trinidad have U.S. ambassadors. Minister of Montenegro aside so he month whether a Con- rub elbows with world Blessedly, 40 percent of 45’s ap- could get in front of a group photo at gressional deal to protect leaders, repair some pointees are career foreign policy ex- a NATO summit in May. Incidentally, Dreamers will be success- relationships and possibly shred even perts. Some, like Calista Gingrich’s there is no U.S. Ambassador to Mon- ful. What we know right now is that pro- more. He had hardly landed before he appointment as ambassador to the tenegro. tecting Dreamers is the right thing to do. started threatening to cut off aid to the Vatican, are clearly political plums. Actually, staffi ng the government The Senate deal to keep the govern- Palestinians unless they participate in Meanwhile, 45 is ignoring most of But how can 45 justify having no am- is not a priority of this administration. ment funded through February 8 includes peace talks with Israeli Prime Minis- the rest of the world. A year into his bassadors to two of the most important When he was elected, he indicated a commitment to vote on a solution that ter Benjamin Netanyahu. Palestinian presidency, he has not appointed am- countries on the African continent, oil- that he thought some agencies were would address the status of young people leaders are justifi ably angry that 45, bassadors for fully half of the world. producing Nigeria, and economically “huuuuge”, and there were positions brought to the United States by their par- without a conversation with them, said The Bureau of African Affairs, part of advanced South Africa? I guess he he would not fi ll. He has been much ents when they were children. The Trump he would move the U.S. Embassy to the State Department, has no leader. will be forced to pay attention to these slower than his predecessors in staff- Administration in September announced Jerusalem, the city that both Palestin- There is an “acting” assistant secretary s***hole countries if there is an oil cri- ing up every agency, but especially the an end to Deferred Action for Childhood ian and Israelis consider their capital. for African Affairs, Donald Yamamo- sis and we need some Nigerian oil. State Department. By the end of their Arrivals (DACA), the program that pro- Since 45 has been president, the to, a career foreign policy professional Africa and the Caribbean are not the fi rst calendar year (2001 for Bush, tected them from deportation and allowed world has been losing respect for us. who has worked for both Presidents only parts of the world that have been 2009 for Obama), Bush had 139 State them to attend school and work. According to a November Gallup Bush and Obama. Yamamoto has ignored by this administration. Highly Department confi rmations, with 14 About 90 percent of Americans believe poll, approval of U.S. leaders among some responsibility for the Bureau of desirable appointments, like those to pending. Obama had 119 confi rmed that those covered under DACA – com- 134 countries has hit a new low of 30 African Affairs, but it is not his prior- Canada, France, the United Kingdom and 18 pending. 45 has 61 confi rmed monly known as “Dreamers” – should be percent, down 18 percent from the ity. and Germany have been fi lled. Even and 28 pending! permitted to remain in the United States 48 percent approval rate in President There is no ambassador to the Afri- as 45 has squabbled with North Ko- We who are connected to s***hole – the country that is their home, the only Obama’s last year, and even lower can Union, which is perhaps a bless- rea’s Kim Jong-un, he has appointed countries can rest assured that for- they’ve ever known. Of those who are than the previous low of 34 percent in ing because that person may have had no ambassador to South Korea. eign policy is not this administration’s committed to legal status for Dreamers, George W. Bush’s last year. Only Li- to defend 45’s ignorant remark about This could have been completely strong suit. 45’s failure to appoint am- many have criticized the Senate deal be- beria, Macedonia, Israel and Belarus s***hole countries. But 45 didn’t have avoided if 45 had allowed Obama ap- bassadors to African countries perhaps cause they do not believe Senate lead- increased their approval rating of the to make such an ignorant statement in pointees to stay in place until he found refl ects the disdain he feels for us. But ership can be trusted to maintain com- U.S., while Portugal, Norway, Bel- order for us to know how he felt about people to replace them. Instead, people his disdain is yet another refl ection of mitment to a vote. On the other side are gium and Canada saw approval ratings people of African descent. He illus- had to come home in the middle of the his ignorance. those who believe the bargain – which plunge by 40 points or more. trates his disdain every time he opens school year, hurriedly making arrange- Julianne Malveaux is an author also included a six-year extension of the 45 has been currying Israel’s favor, his mouth. He did not have to compare ments for new schools, new housing and economist. Her latest book “Are Children’s Health Insurance Program so it is no wonder that they are more Haiti to Norway, all he had to do was and more. Why did 45 demand resig- We Better Off? Race, Obama and (CHIP), ultimately will end with the re- approving of him. But U.S. leadership fail to appoint an ambassador to Bra- nations so abruptly when he had few Public Policy” is available via www. sult all players have declared they want: lags behind support for leadership in zil, which is home to the largest popu- replacements, breaking precedent and amazon.com for booking, wholesale legal status – and eventual citizenship – both Germany and China. Only Rus- lation of Afrodescendents outside the also thumbing his nose at the world? inquiries or for more info visitwww. for Dreamers. sia has a lower approval rating than African continent. Our NATO allies look askance at juliannemalveaux.com President Trump reiterated his sup- we do. There is no U.S. ambassador to him because of his obnoxious and port for Dreamers this week, saying he wants them to be able to become citizens. House Speaker Paul Ryan made a highly publicized promise to a young Dreamer at a nationally-televised town hall that he did not want to see her deported and wanted to help her “get right with the What could be worse? law.” Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mc- Connell also has said he has sympathy for the Dreamers. By E. Faye Williams Three: Senators Dick Durbin and believe he was actively working for with sexual harassment. To the extent the general hostility of Trice Edney Newswire Lindsey Graham exposed racist and resolution. When Democrats reached While admitting that, after learn- some Americans toward immigrants is Political right/Re- profane statements made by #45 dur- agreement with Republicans to re- ing of her serious relationship with based on wildly inaccurate stereotypes; publicans have given ing a White House meeting related to open the government, #45, and many another, he sent the young woman no group could go further in exploding nearly every bad ex- the shutdown vote. Of the others pres- of his fellow Republicans, rewarded an emotional letter. Meehan denied those false impressions than the Dream- cuse possible for their ent, one cabinet offi cer could only re- them with disparaging tweets and that he sexually harassed her. He ers. Their employment rate exceeds that own bad behavior. member #45 using strong language, comments accusing them of “caving” did, however, offer an excuse for of the native-born population, with more Truth and objectivity but didn’t say what that language was. to Republican pressure. Seemingly, his workplace behavior that fl ows than 90 percent of them working. About seem to escape their Republican Senators from Arkansas Republicans have conveniently for- straight from the right-wing Repub- 65,000 graduate from high school each ilk. Since the swearing-in of #45 and and Georgia originally feigned fail- gotten that democratic legislation is a lican playbook. His excuse was that year, and 10,000 graduate from college. his one-year hijacked occupancy of ure to hear the comments and/or for- process of give-and-take in order to he blamed President Obama. He said They pay $2 billion in state and local the people’s house, strange stories getfulness, but, as the fallout of #45’s achieve a plan with which both sides that he worked so hard to repeal the taxes, and are ineligible for safety net that oppose the truth emerge at every comments became more heated, they can live -- even when that compro- Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), program benefi ts and most government turn. After hearing one bad excuse, remembered that he “absolutely” did mise is objectionable or disappoint- that his efforts stressed him out, and subsidies. About 900 are currently serv- it’s hard to believe that an even worse not make the statements of which he ing to supporters. that he was so stressed that any bad ing in the U.S. Armed Forces. excuse could materialize, but it can. was accused. Never mind that they One: Finally, the week’s worst behavior with which he was charged If the Dreamers are deported, the Unit- Here are my nominees, in order of were meeting to avoid a government rears its ugly head. Pennsylvania had to be blamed on that Obama per- ed States will lose more than $280 bil- bad to worse, of recent right-wing shutdown – between not hearing and Republican Congressman Pat Mee- son. We never heard from Repub- lion in economic contribution. Plus, the idiocy: not remembering, one wonders why han is the “hands down” winner of licans calling for his resignation or deportations would cost more than $60 Four: Despite owning a major- they were there. my “What Could Be Worse” award. repayment of taxpayer dollars used to billion additional tax dollars. ity in both the Senate and House of Two: After the Democratic Sen- Meehan is accused of sexually ha- pay hush money to the young woman The United States is at a crossroads. Representatives and occupying the ate Minority Leader, unbelievably, rassing a female staffer he obses- involved. On his own terms, he an- Deportation of Dreamers would be a White House, Republicans blame agreed to give #45 money he’d re- sively labeled his “soulmate.” His nounced he won’t run for re-election. shameful stain on our history, dimin- Democrats for the government shut- quested to build his “Mexican Border infractions include creating a hostile These truths are stranger than fi c- ishing our standing in the international down. Blaming Democrats, they Wall,” #45 reneged on that agreement work environment after he learned of tion. I really worry about what could community. Allowing them to remain in have ignored their rejection of the which led to the shutdown vote. Al- the staffer’s involvement with a male be worse and when that shoe will limbo, living with the looming disaster of overwhelming will of the American though claiming he wanted to resolve (outside of work) other than himself drop. job loss, discharge from the military or people and the legislative votes of the DACA crisis, #45 disappeared and the probability that she would be E. Faye Williams is national presi- expulsion from school is cruel, and not in several ‘principled’ Republicans who from public view, but published pho- leaving his offi ce. Disappointed and dent of the National Congress of keeping with American values. joined with Democrats against their tographs showing him at his empty angry, Meehan engaged in practices Black Women, Inc. www.nationalcon- own party. Oval Offi ce desk hoping to make us that caused his staffer to charge him gressbw.org. (202) 678-6788. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com

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By Angelia Davis Greenvilleonline.com Some were high school students in the 1960s when their activism pro- voked change in Greenville and be- yond. Despite their youth, they stood up to a segregated system in Green- ville supported by Jim Crow laws the city had adopted in 1912. Their marches, lunch counter sit- ins, and demonstrations for basic civil rights helped break down boundar- ies divided along racial lines and set Greenville on a path of equality. The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Greenville na- tive, once said that remembering such roots is “crucial to continuing the cam- paign for equality.” “Unless we tell it ourselves, it will never get told,” he’d said. A young Jesse Jackson (center) was one of the Greenville Eight. Joan Mattison Daniel is Each week in February, a different third from the right. Greenville civil rights icon will tell their story on www.GreenvilleOn- the library door to all citizens of the the generation that decided it was time line.com. Oral histories will be pre- county and eliminated the need for a for a change.” sented by Jackson, State Rep. Leola costly second library for blacks.” Butler helped spark change when Robinson-Simpson, Benjamin Downs, Robinson-Simpson, a former Green- she and her friends decided to eat their Grady Butler, and Ruth Ann Butler – ville County Schools trustee and the after-school ice cream at Woolworth’s former students of the all-black Ster- author of a book on the civil rights rather than taking it outside as the law ling High School, which played a role struggle in Greenville, was a junior at required. in promoting social justice. Sterling when she began speaking out Her brother, former Greenville Jackson and Downs were among a against racial injustice, she told The County School Board member Grady group of three young men and young Greenville News. Her first march was Butler, told The News that he recalled ladies known as the Greenville Eight. from Springfield Baptist Church to the being rushed into back rooms by his The Greenville Eight walked into Greenville Downtown Airport in 1959 parents when the Klu Klux Klan rode the whites-only Greenville County Li- when baseball great Jackie Robinson through Nicholtown trying to intimi- brary one summer in the 1960s. Each was denied the use of airport facilities date blacks to prevent them from vot- picked up a book or a magazine and on a visit to speak at the church. ing. sat quietly at a small wooden desk un- Robinson-Simpson said she was ar- He graduated from Sterling in 1953 til police took them to jail. rested five times for demonstrating at and went to Tuskegee. He stayed away Charles Busha, a Greenville native the old library and in front of Wool- from Greenville for nearly 40 years. and former presidential candidate, was worth’s, H. L. Green’s and Kress. He worked with Martin Luther King a Greenville County librarian in the “Our parents knew better than to try Sr. and pastored several churches. He day of the Greenville Eight. He has to buck the system,” Ruth Ann Butler, was arrested during the Atlanta sit-ins said the actions of those black teenag- founder of the Greenville Cultural Ex- and spent a week in jail with Martin ers “overturned racist policies, opened change Center, once said. “We were Luther King Jr. New Hope Baptist Church celebrates the Seventh Annual “Back in the DAY” Black History Celebration series

The Mississippi Link Newswire Union, deaconess and music ministries Dance Troupe.” Ewers is a noted au- Pastor Jerry Young, New Hope Bap- are special guests. A number of home- thor, national guest columnist, presi- tist Church and the Black History Com- made quilts will be on display. dent emeritus of the Teen Mentoring mittee continue their commitment to Wednesday, February 7, pays tribute Committee of Ohio and specializes in present informative, inspirational and to four “Mississippi Living Legends.” mentoring young African-American educational programs designed to cele- They are Canton’s own, Arthur J. Tate men. brate the past, present and future accom- Sr., the first African-American Missis- Thursday, February 22, is our “Grand plishments of many African-American sippi state senator since Reconstruc- Finalé.” This special celebration will trailblazers. The seventh Annual 2018 tion, noted educator, Alfredteen B. Har- feature “An Evening with Mississippi’s “Back in the Day” Black History series rison, who worked with Jesse Mosely to Tommie Tonea” Stewart.” Among her will be held Thursday, February 1, 15 restore and open the Smith Robertson many starring roles and accolades is a and 22 at 6 p.m. The Mississippi Liv- Museum and Cultural Center, Dorothy special White House honor by Presi- ing Legends Recognition will be held Steward-Samuel, founder of Women dent Barack Obama as “A Champion Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 p.m. for Progress, Inc., and a primary cata- Of Change.” All programs will be held in the Robert lyst behind the Kwanzaa celebrations Our special guest will once again be B. Cooper Gymnasium, 5202 Watkins in the state and Rev. Wendell H. Paris, students from the Mississippi School Drive, Jackson. This year’s theme will a SNCC civil rights organizer whose for the Deaf. Music will be provided by focus on “A Celebratory Series of our work in Tuskegee, Alabama is chron- the New Hope Youth Choir. Legacy: Past, Present and Future.” icled in Alabama’s history. Music will These programs are open to the pub- Thursday, February 1, is known as be provided by the New Hope Christian lic. “This program is financially as- “New Hope Legacy Night.” Special School Choir. sisted by the National Endowment for features include a Monologue Presenta- Thursday, February 15, is “Youth the Humanities through the Mississippi tion of Sojourner Truth’s speech, “Ain’t Heritage Night.” Back by popular de- Humanities Council.” I a Woman” by Albertha McDavid and mand is featured guest speaker James For additional information, please the Highlights of the Legacy of Har- B. Ewers, former dean of Miami Uni- contact Flonzie Brown Wright, event riet Tubman as told through the Art of versity, Middletown, Ohio. Special coordinator, at (601) 981-8696 or New Quilting by Deloris Stringer. Juadine guest will be the Murrah High School Hope Baptist Church at (601) 366- Cleveland, the Women’s Missionary Concert Singers and “Eye shine Praise 7002.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Advertisement for RFPs place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to All interested public and private transit and paratransit operators within RFP 2018-01 Lead Partner for Instructional Support for Elementary, withhold the acceptance of any rfp if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days Hinds, County, are hereby advised that the Jackson Medical Mall Foun- Middle and High Schools from the date rfps are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifi cations dation is applying to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Jack- may be obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected], son, Mississippi, for a grant under Section 5310 of the Federal Public Sealed, written formal rfp proposals for the above rfp will be received calling (601) 960-8799, or documents may be picked up at the above ad- Transportation Act, as amended, to provide transportation services to by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the dress or downloaded from JPS website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us. elderly and disabled persons. These services will be beyond those re- Business Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until quired by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Service is being provided 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) February 13, 2018, at which time and 1/25/2018, 2/1/2018 within Hinds, County. This program consists of existing services with no environmental impact, and no relocation resulting from the project. Sudoku Solution The purpose of this notice is to advise all interested parties, including Cryptogram Solution transit and paratransit operators, of the service being planned for provid- ing transportation services for persons with disabilities within the area as described above, and to ensure that such a program would not represent a duplication of current or of proposed services provided by existing tran- sit or paratransit operators in the area.

Comments either for or against this service will be received at any time within 15 days from the date of this notice. All comments should be ad- dressed to The Jackson Medical Mall Foundation at 601-982-8467.

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer tha Jefferson would spend just with languages, could sing and ines she was unhappy. Columnist “a little over half of her married dance, and had become her fa- Just two years later, Thomas Which one is your favorite? life” and much heartbreak there. ther’s best support after her Jefferson, his daughters, and his That’s a question heavy with After having birthed several mother’s death. Shortly after she slaves returned home to Virginia, danger, as any parent knows. You children, most of whom didn’t arrived in Paris, she was sent to reportedly to great fanfare. Sev- might be asked, but you can’t live, Martha sickened and died a convent school and considered enteen-year-old Martha, wishing For the casual reader, “Jef- showed eye-popping strength. choose one child over another. in the fall of 1782, perhaps com- the idea of becoming a nun. to avoid being suddenly “su- ferson ’s Daughters” may be a There – once we get more into Parents are supposed to love passionately, Thomas Jefferson In 1787, Jefferson sent for pervised,” quickly became be- challenge but that’s not author Hemings’ life and that of her el- each of their children differently was sent by the U.S. Congress his second daughter, then-nine- trothed. Eleven-year-old Maria, Catherine Kerrison’s fault; it’s dest daughter, Harriet – is where but equally though, in the new to Europe. With him, he took his year-old Maria, who arrived a sweet child, was soon sent to because of naming habits of this book becomes totally com- book “ Jefferson ’s Daughters” daughter, eleven-year-old Mar- in Paris with fourteen-year- Philadelphia , to boarding school. eighteenth-century people. For pelling and can’t-put-down ir- by Catherine Kerrison, history tha; and James, the son of Eliza- old “companion-maid” Sally Sixteen-year-old Sally, pregnant instance, there are several Mar- resistible. sometimes shows otherwise… beth Hemings, Jefferson ’s late Hemings. Maria must have been with her master’s child, didn’t thas in this book, so beware. Of course, it’s perfect for When young Thomas Jeffer- wife’s slave and her half-sister. rather used to being uprooted: have to come home to Virginia There’s also a lot of backstory historians but anyone who’s son married the widow Martha Jefferson sent his youngest two over the years, her father had at all; in France, she was legally here, too, but it’s necessary. Ker- interested in women’s issues Wayles Skelton, their fi rst nights daughters, along with Eliza- sent her to several homes to be free, but she chose to return after rison reaches well back into time and black history will be happy were spent inside a promise: beth’s youngest daughter, Sally, raised and educated. Paris was negotiating with Jefferson. to explain several points that she reading this book, too. Once you Monticello , on the grounds he’d to his sister-in-law’s home. just another in a long line. No She’d be, after all, “a mother makes later, especially when settle into “ Jefferson ’s Daugh- received from his father, was Known as a lively, intelligent record was made of Sally’s feel- of children destined for free- it comes to Sally Hemings, her ters,” it may become one of your only partially completed. Mar- girl, young Martha was quick ings, although Kerrison imag- dom.” actions, and her decisions that favorites.

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