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Vol. 22, No. 21 March 17 - 23, 2016 50¢ Hinds County Supt. responds to petition to remove her By Shanderia K. Posey of individuals tendent of Hinds County School and administrators leaving the tendent level, so I made the deci- The petition specifically cited Editor with children in District” on Change.org. district this year. sion to create this change.org pe- five areas of concern: the- num An online petition seeking the the district, which Donna Wilson of Byram is the “I have never been an activist. tition. Our school district is now ber of teachers and administrators removal of Hinds County School according to its administrator of the Parents 4 A I consider myself an active par- ranked 101 in the state. We need leaving the district, students being District Superintendent Dr. De- Facebook page, Better HCSD page. ent. When issues affect my child a superintendent who not only lis- tested without proper instruction, lesicia Martin was posted on has 41 members. Wilson was among a group then I request answers,” Wilson tens to the parents, but cares for the removal of students from Al- Change.org Wednesday. Martin To read the pe- of parents who met with Martin said. “I and other parents who our children’s education. Not just gebra classes who were not per- The petition was created by tition in its entirety search for Tuesday evening to discuss con- attended the meeting felt change about state test scores,” Wilson Parents 4 A Better HCSD, a group “Remove Dr. Martin as Superin- cerns of more than 100 teachers needed to happen at the superin- continued. Petition Continued on page 3 Jackson music Bully’s food festival plans move indoors earns praise By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer When the Jackson Rhythm & Blues Festival re- turns for its fourth annual run Aug. 19-20, the main difference will be the location of the event. The festival is moving from its home for the past three years at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum to the Jackson Convention Center, organiz- ers announced last week. They say the move will at- tract more attendees. “The move will allow us more opportunity for growth and help give a different approach to the fes- tival,” said Yolanda Clay-Moore of the Jackson Con- vention and Visitors Bureau. Past festivals have drawn approximately 5,000 to 10,000 people said Alex Thomas, festival coordina- tor. He said moving to an indoor venue will provide more stability than the outdoor areas at the Ag Mu- seum. The weather – whether extreme August heat or rain – has been a variable in attendance. “This way people will be able to sit and be indoors

Music festival Continued on page 3 Mississippi legislators presented resolutions to Bully’s soul food restaurant Tuesday. PHOTOS BY SHANDERIA K. POSEY

By Shanderia K. Posey “We want to show our apprecia- Rep. Chris Bell, D-65 presented He works very hard. He has a pas- Editor tion for Bully’s restaurant because Bully’s a Resolution 80 for offering sion for it. The people in the neigh- Obama nominates In honor of its recent designation we all know that America is get- up great food and service. borhood, politicians and those from as one of America’s Classic Restau- ting ready to find out that Bully’s is “The hard work has paid off,” said far and near have always supported rants by the James Beard Founda- one of the best places you can eat Tyrone Bully. us.” moderate jurist tion, Bully’s, a soul food restaurant in America,” said Sen. John Horhn, “It’s an awesome feeling not The James Beard Foundation located at 3118 Livingston Road in D-26, who along with several other just for us but for the community Awards are annual awards present- Jackson, was presented with Senate legislators presented the resolution as well,” said Greta Bully. “We Garland to court Concurrent Resolution 612 by the to Tyrone and Greta Bully in front couldn’t have done it without our Bully’s By Kathleen Hennessey Mississippi Legislature Tuesday. of the eatery. staff. I’m so proud of my husband. Continued on page 3 Associated Press WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama nominated appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, thrusting a respected Judge Wise discusses child custody issues moderate jurist and former prosecutor into the center of an election-year clash By Janice K. Neal-Vincent 27 or 28 years ago. over the future of the nation’s highest Garland Contributing Writer As she spoke on the topic “Child court. Women for Progress welcomed Custody Issues,” she explained when Obama cast the 63-year-old Garland as “a serious Chancery Court Judge Patricia D. she first took the bench, there were man and an exemplary judge” deserving of a full hear- Wise as its guest speaker March 8, no custody issues with children be- ing and a Senate confirmation vote, despite Republican for a luncheon at Koinonia Coffee cause of the tender years doctrine vows to deny him both. Standing in the White House House, 136 S. Adams St., in West which states that children nourish Rose Garden with Garland, Obama argued the integ- Jackson. and flourish when they’re with their rity of the court was at stake and appealed to the Senate Dorothy Stewart, founder of Wom- mother, but in the 1980s and 1990s to “play it straight” in filling the seat left vacant by the en for Progress, introduced Wise to fathers were granted the right to have death of Justice Antonin Scalia. those who gathered for the event and custody. “It’s supposed to be above politics,” Obama said of explained the organization played a Wise explained how grandparents the high court. “It has to be. And it should stay that way.” role in Wise getting sworn in. Wise recalled making her first Wise (L to R) Attendee with Dorothy Stewart, Women For Progress; Dist. 4 Chancery Garland campaign speech in Stewart’s home Continued on page 3 Court Judge Patricia D. Wise, guest speaker PHOTOS BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT Continued on page 3 Judge Reeves sets deadline in Confederate flag lawsuit

By Emily Wagster Pettus day for briefs by Mississippi Attorney ments,” such as saying African Ameri- has set it up in his own perfect plan” vatives, had died. Associated Press General Jim Hood, who’s defending the cans could be entitled to reparations if by having the U.S. elect its first black “When we get that fifth liberal -pro U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves state, and Carlos Moore, a private at- the flag is found unconstitutional or that president in 2008 and by having Presi- gressive on the court, after Judge Reeves has ordered attorneys to file arguments torney from Grenada who sued the state Reeves will change the flag because he dent Barack Obama nominate Reeves, takes it down, it’s going to stay down,” over whether courts have standing to seeking to have the flag declared an un- is African-American. Moore said both a graduate of historically black Jackson Moore said of the flag during the March decide if Mississippi should remove constitutional vestige of slavery. things during a change-the-flag rally last State University, to the federal bench. 8 rally. the Confederate battle emblem that has In his scheduling order filed late week outside the state Capitol. Moore also said it was part of a divine Reeves said such statements “impugn been on the state flag since 1894. Monday, Reeves also told Moore to stop At the rally, Moore said he believes plan that Justice Antonin Scalia, one of Reeves set a deadline of next Mon- making “false or misleading public state- the flag will come down because, “God the Supreme Court’s staunchest conser- Flag Continued on page 3

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Barretta presents emergence of Muddy Waters’ classic band sound

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Contributing Writer The month of March is devot- ed to the Hall of Fame at the Old Capitol Museum on State Street in Jackson. On March 2, Scott Barretta, principal writer and researcher for the Mississippi Blues Trail, began a series of events to fol- low with his historic account of bluesman Muddy Waters’ classic band sound. Barretta told the audience that Waters – a Stovall Plantation Clarksdale, Miss. native – was born in 1913. During his early years, Waters learned to play blues on a harmonica. But he Presenter Scott Barretta discusses Muddy Waters blues project with began to emulate blues artists retired professor of Tougaloo College Dr. Charles Holmes (right). West Jackson Community Development Center students (from left) Trelin McWilliams, D’aunta McLaurin, Son House and Robert Johnson Quendarius Howard; (second row) Carlos Epps, Leericks Brooks, Jamarcus Porter, Bernard Randall, Eric while playing his guitar when he blues look so simple, so easy to youth and adults captive: blues, Williams, Michael Clemons, Eric Irvin, math/science instructor and mentor; (back row) Anthony Darby, Wendell was seventeen. do, but it’s not.” rhythm and blues, rock and roll, Gaddis, Antonio Collins and Demarcus Lloyd. PHOTOS BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT “It was Waters’ use of amplifi- Despite his blues being diffi- hard rock, folk, jazz and coun- cation though, that made him the cult to play, Waters’ indomitable try. pretty much over my head, and go and to elevate himself. I think 900 and 1000 E. 43rd Street near only recording artist who was presence has inundated many In addition to his signature I’m trying to learn about it. I the sky is the limit. Times were his former home on the city’s amplified on a 1958 tour of Eng- in different musical arena. The tune “Rollin Stone,” Waters think it’s interesting.” much worse than now. I know if south side “Honorary Muddy land. That tour marked perhaps 1950 “Rollin Stone” song was produced other hits that treated A group of West Jackson Ca- he did it, I can do it.” Waters Drive.” the origination of amplified, revered in many communities a variety of themes. Among the reer Development Center stu- Waters’ recordings appear on The late B.B. King remarked modern urban blues,” said Bar- across America. The Rolling hits were “Hoochie Coochie dents and their teacher/mentor, Aristocrat Records, Chess Re- after Waters’ death, “It’s going retta. Over the years, the iconic Stones named their group after Man,” “I Just Want to Make Eric Irvin, were present. “I like to cords and Testament Records. to be years and years before blues entertainer displayed his it. Rolling Stone magazine de- Love to You,” “I’m Ready,” “I find out about my black cultural Often referred to as the “Fa- most people realize how greatly artistry by adding to his musi- rived its name from the song. Can’t Be Satisfied,” “I Feel Like music. I loved the program be- ther of modern Chicago blues,” he contributed to American mu- cal repertoire string instruments The songs “Rollin” and “Tum- Going Home,” “Mannish Boy,” cause he (Barretta) talked about the bluesman was nicknamed sic.” such as fiddles and banjos. blin” were on Eric Clapton’s “Sugar Sweet,” “Trouble No the different musical sounds,” “Muddy” by his grandmother Clarksdale has a Missississppi Barretta explained that al- Fresh Cream 1966 debut album. More,” “Forty Days and Forty said Quendarius Howard. Della Grant, “because he loved Blues Trail marker which is the though Waters’ sound was basi- Additionally, Bob Dylan adapt- Nights,” “Don’t Go No Farther,” Trelin McWilliams, West to play in the muddy water of site of Muddy Waters’ cabin that cally Delta blues electrified, “his ed “Rollin Stone” on his album and “Mojo Working.” Jackson CDC graduate, said, nearby Deer Creek (in Issaquena was placed by the Mississippi use of microtones, in both his Modern Times. Youth and adults attended “What the speaker was talk- County).” Blues Commission. vocals and slide playing, made As his music stretched beyond Barretta’s event. Eighty two- ing about was very significant. Waters died in his sleep on For further information con- it extremely difficult to duplicate immediacy throughout the Unit- year-old Helen Ellis who is a I could visualize what he was April 30, 1983. Two years after tact the Mississippi Depart- and follow correctly.” In his own ed States and beyond, Waters’ retired interior designer main- talking about. Muddy Waters his death, Chicago designated ment of Archives and History words, Waters recognized, “My use of the following genres held tained, “The blues in general is had to work hard to get to Chica- the one-block section between (MDAH) at (601) 576-6850. www.mississippilink.com MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3 Wise Petition Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 rearing children are taken to forming well, Martin’s alleged lack example, after the March 4 school a principal change. the bench. “Becoming at- of empathy for parents’ concerns, board meeting, media outlets re- “We had several parents (at Tues- tached to that child and loving and the educational needs of chil- ported that about 100 parents were day’s meeting) who were concerned that child causes a grandparent dren with special needs. in attendance to address concerns of that the Byram Middle School prin- to “do anything for that child. “We need a superintendent who a “mass exodus of teachers” leav- cipal is no longer going to be there,” A lot of children become ac- believes in our children and be- ing the district. Martin said by her Martin said. Nelson attended the customed to the grandmother lieves our children are as smart and office’s count, there were about 40 meeting but did not address the par- and view the grandmother as can achieve the same as any other parents, while others who attended ents, according to Martin. Nelson the parent,” Wise said. school district in this great state. We the meeting were administrators or has been working at the HCSD Cen- Grandparents’ rights are need a superintendent who will ef- were there for special presentations. tral Office for about a month helping especially important. If the fectively deal with school violence The HCSD school board ended with curriculum. She has turned in child’s mother dies; the mother and language towards teachers and the March 3 meeting early and did her resignation effective June 30, to has mental issues or finances other students; not an administra- not allow parents to ask questions leave the district entirely. are not available to the mother, tor who only suspends the children. because they had not done the proper “I’m here to make sure students the father could demand custo- Not an administrator who refuses to procedure to be added to the agenda. are successful. We have done more dy and win, even if the grand- send offenders to the restart school Martin said before the meeting, in the last two-and-a-half years than mother has funds. (L to R) President Willie Jones, Women For Progress; Dr. Chandra due to how it reflects negatively on she had heard directly from one par- in the last 16 years that I’ve been Wise shared a child is some- Minor, award recipient and first African-American female the appearance of HCSD. If a child ent. here,” Martin said. Fine arts pro- times embarrassed because Mississippi orthodontist; and Theresa Kennedy, Quality of Life is violent or breaks school rules, Typically, the district gives con- grams have been added and more the parent is absent from his/ program manager, Greater Jackson Arts Council these children still need an educa- tracts to teachers at the end of March, courses through Hinds Community her life. The child can even tion. What does sending them home but this year recommendations were College are being offered to high become protective of the par- fuss and fight over the child in our community. There are resolve?” made at the February board meet- school juniors and seniors. ent. “Years later, the parent can because you might end up in many of our children without By early Wednesday evening ing and contracts were given at the “I think the problem is that I’ve come to seize the child. Now court, and it’s extremely hard parents and grandparents to more than 80 people had signed the beginning of March. Martin said got to get out there and communi- the mother wants the check to get that child through court share in their lives. It does take petition online. Several posted com- the change was made to get an early cate with these teachers,” she said. and the check has to go with if you’re the grandparent … a village to rear a child,” said ments. count of who was returning and who Martin met with teachers Tues- the child,” Wise said. the Supreme Court demands Alice Doss. “I am very dissatisfied with high- was not. day at Byram Middle School who “The grandmother should clear and convincing evi- Cynthia Minor commented school quality of academics vigor. “We got those contracts back and are returning, and Thursday she will give that parent an opportunity dence.” that, “We as a village make There are teachers being assigned a number of people were leaving our meet with the non-retuning teachers. to show that she can take care From the above, attention success by giving support and to teach classes and core curriculum school district. We do understand She’s seeking feedback from both of the child,” President Willie went to incarcerated indi- advice.” that have no background in or cre- that we have teachers each year that groups on happenings at BMS. Jones said. viduals. Wise explained, “If Women for Progress pre- dentials for. My daughter has expe- move away for various reasons,” she Thursday evening she’s also plan- “But that’s all right until you served your time, you’ve sented a plaque to Dr. Chan- rienced three of these situations and said. ning a second parent group meeting they go to court. Mothers and served your time. If you’re dra M. Minor, the first black she feels jilted,” posted Catina Rob- Over the past five years more with a few individuals at Raymond fathers have the presump- coming out of prison, you’re woman orthodontist in Mis- inson of Byram. than 100 teachers have left the dis- Elementary. tion that by being the natural going to have some support. sissippi. Minor is the owner “I am a teacher at Raymond El- trict each year. During that time the The controversy with the district parents, they have the right But you might have served for of Smile Design Orthodontics ementary School in Hinds County. I number of teachers leaving has de- has surfaced just as HCSD is prepar- to raise their own children. immorality. When you come which strives to create a pleas- am leaving because there is too much creased yearly. A total of 108 teach- ing for its annual job fair that will (They) would have to give the out, you can request your ant family atmosphere while testing and not enough time to teach. ers and administrators are leaving take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 child up,” responded Wise. child.” providing high quality orth- The students are paying the price,” this year. p.m. Saturday at Byram Middle Wise then noted the court Several persons responded odontic treatment. posted Amy McKay of Raymond. “To say there is mass exodus is School, 2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd. acknowledges several ways to the session. Women for Progress of Mis- “Nothing has changed. She has unfair,” Martin said. Those who want to attend should for grandparents to not give Civil rights activist Flonzie sissippi, Inc. was chartered on done nothing but managed to run off She acknowledged the one ex- email a reservation to shharris@ the child up: Show the parent Brown-Wright noted that, May 11, 1978 as a non-profit good teachers. The people who need ception this year is that at Byram hinds.k12.ms.us. Participants should at the time he/she was asking “Women have shaped our his- non-partisan community im- to be run off is the board. Trying to Middle School 27 individuals are arrive by noon and bring a resume for custody that he/she was tory. As nurturers, they have provement organization of talk to one of them – good luck. At leaving and 11 left last year and at and names of three professional ref- unfit; show that the parent is taught us how to be dignified.” action-oriented, influential and the end of the day we need to send Gary Road Intermediate 25 are leav- erences. immoral, etc. In that vein she expressed talented individuals. It serves all of them looking for new jobs,” ing and 25 left last year. For questions regarding the job On another note, the judge gratitude to founder, Dorothy as a catalyst for advocacy, posted Marcus Walker of Terry. Dr. LaQuanta Nelson is the for- fair, contact Sharon Harris at (601) told the listeners the black Stewart, and current president, awareness and action. In response to the petition, Mar- mer principal of Byram Middle 857-5222 ext. 1073. family is increasingly becom- Willie Jones “for their vision.” To learn more about Women tin said a lot of the issues concern- School and was replaced earlier this Shanderia K. Posey can be ing an extended family. She “The session was wonderful for Progress call Stewart at ing the district have resulted be- year. Martin said it is customary that reached at sposey@mississippilink. stated, “Don’t get in a big and is a great subject matter (601) 982-3274. cause of miscommunication. For teachers leave a school when there is com. Garland Continued from page 1 Republican leaders, however, position that “the American peo- a sign that Republicans are aware Republican senators – Rob Port- the Senate breaks for a two-week William Brennan Jr. as well as held to their refusal to consider ple will have a voice.” He said he the strategy could leave them man of Ohio, Jeff Flake of Arizo- recess. Judge Henry J. Friendly. As a any nominee, saying the seat would not be holding “a perfunc- branded as obstructionist. na, Susan Collins of Maine, James Garland, 63, is the chief judge federal prosecutor, he made his should be filled by the next presi- tory meeting but he wished Judge Unlike McConnell, Senate Inhofe of Oklahoma and Kelly for the United States Court of Ap- reputation overseeing the inves- dent after this year’s election. Garland well,” a spokesman said. Judiciary Committee Chairman Ayotte of New Hampshire. peals for the District of Columbia tigation and prosecutions in the Senate Majority Leader Mitch Others in the GOP ranks were Charles Grassley said he is open The judge will begin visit- Circuit. A graduate of Harvard Oklahoma City bombing case in McConnell spoke with Garland less wedded to the no-hearing, no- to meeting with Garland in the ing with Democratic senators on College and Harvard Law School, 1995, as well as the case against by phone but did not change his vote, not-even-a-meeting stance – coming weeks, as did five other Thursday at the Capitol, before Garland has clerked for Justice Unabomber Ted Kaczynski.

Bully’s Continued from page 1 ed for excellence in cuisine, more than 600 culinary profes- to factory workers in the area. culinary writing and culinary sionals. The late Pearl Barnes, who education in the United States. Recipients receive a bronze lived around the corner, was The awards were established medallion etched with the im- hired as the first cook. For the in 1990 and are often called age of James Beard and a cer- most part, those original reci- “The Oscars of Food.” tificate from the foundation. pes remain. Held on the first weekend The foundation also adminis- Menu items include beef in May, the awards honor the ters the Who’s Who of Food tips and rice, oxtails, ribs, chit- finest chefs, restaurants, wine and Beverage in America terlings, pigs feet, greens, fried professionals, journalists, Awards. corn and meatloaf just to name cookbook authors, restaurant Bully’s restaurant seats up a few. designers and other food pro- to 65 and is typically full. It The James Beard Awards fessionals in the United States. started in 1982 as a snack shop gala is set for May 2, at the The awards are voted on by that sold cold cut sandwiches Lyric Opera of Chicago. Flag Continued from page 1 the independence and fairness gested that an African-Amer- charged in the killings, had of the judiciary,” and he told ican judge who attended an previously posed with a rebel Moore and other attorneys HBCU will necessarily find flag in photos published on- working on the case that the the flag unconstitutional. That line. race, educational background is the very definition of preju- Since the Charleston attack, and judicial philosophy of dice,” Reeves wrote. several Mississippi cities and the judges and justices, and Mississippi is the last state counties, and some universi- the president who nominated with a flag that includes the ties, have stopped flying the them, “will have no bearing” Confederate battle emblem. state flag. However, legisla- on the outcome of the case. The banner and other Con- tive leaders said they couldn’t “It would be inappropriate federate symbols have come get consensus this year on to suggest that a white judge under sharp debate since last bills that would have rede- would necessarily uphold the June, when nine black wor- signed the flag or taken state Mississippi flag, so it is equal- shippers were massacred at money away from public enti- ly inappropriate for plaintiff a church in Charleston, S.C. ties that refuse to fly the cur- and his counsel to have sug- Dylan Roof, the white man rent banner.

Music festival Continued from page 1 with air conditioning,” Thom- activist Pop/Funk/Rock/Soul/Dance as said. He added that festival Jagged Edge, a Grammy- band founded by Prince goers also will be able to take nominated R&B group Silas, a Jackson native up advantage of other activities Kindred the Family Soul, and coming Hip-Hop Art- downtown has to offer. Neo-soul duo consisting of ist recently featured in Vibe The lineup is still being so- married couple Fatin Dantzler Magazine lidified but about 30 acts are and Aja Graydon Tamia, a 6-time Grammy- anticipated during the two- Lanita Smith, the 2015 win- nominated Canadian singer/ day festival. So far, this year’s ner of Guitar Center’s singer/ songwriter. lineup includes: songwriter competition Thomas said headliners are Bone Thugs N Harmony, L.T.D., an R&B/funk band expected to be announced in a Multi-Grammy-nominated known for the 1977 hit “Ev- April. hip-hop group ery Time I Turn Around Stephanie R. Jones can be Goapele, soul, R&B singer/ (Back in Love Again)” reached at srjones13@gmail. songwriter and human rights Morris Day & The Time, a com or (601) 454-0372. LOCAL

4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 www.mississippilink.com NAACP-MS petitions for Union Taylor recognized for Army Appreciation Month diversity efforts at UMMC most notably at the Battle of Mil- should we remember and uplift the By Annie Oeth From MS State Conference NAACP liken’s Bend where 750 untrained, heritage of white and black troops University of Mississippi Medical Center Only a few weeks ago during Na- unequipped United States Colored who fought for the United States and Diversity isn’t part of Dr. Juanyce Taylor’s tional Black History Month, Mis- Troops defeated 5,000 battle-hard- not against it. title as assistant dean for research and innova- sissippi Gov. Phil Bryant issued a ened and well-equipped Confederate Both heritages can be measured by tion and chair of the Department of Health Ser- proclamation officially decreeing soldiers. Should not their bravery be the same criteria set by Confederate vices at the University of Mississippi Medical April 2016 as Confederate Heritage recognized too? heritage supporters, yet only Con- Center’s School of Health Related Professions. Month. This proclamation was is- They say that many Confederate federate troops are honored, have “It’s part of my fabric,” she said. “It’s who I sued very quietly as it had been done soldiers performed their duty with statues, have holidays, have streets, am.” under Gov. Haley Barbour, Gov. honor and should be recognized. But schools and highways bearing their Taylor’s work in incorporating diversity in Ronnie Musgrove, Gov. Kirk Ford- the very first Mississippian to receive names, have their battle flag waving courses she teaches and promoting diversity Dr. Juanyce Taylor, center, was UMMC’s nominee ice, and so on. a Congressional Medal of Honor for on our state Capitol, and the Confed- through programs such as the Mississippi Ru- for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning However, if it is heritage that bravery was a black man, Wilson eracy has a month to appreciate its ral Allied Health Professionals Scholarship Diversity Educator Award. She is congratulated should be honored by proclamation Brown, in 1864, but he has received heritage. Program and the Health Equity Leadership Ini- by state College Board member Karen Cummins, then the history of soldiers from no recognition. Should not his distin- If we are to honor those who bat- tiative led to her nomination for the Mississippi left, and Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor Mississippi who served in the Union guished service be recognized too? tled in the Civil War, let us honor all Institutions of Higher Learning 2016 Diversity for health affairs and dean of the School of Army deserve their recognition as They say that thousands of noble soldiers or, at least, those soldiers Award for Excellence. Medicine at UMMC. well. Confederate soldiers take their fi- who fought for the nation and not She and 10 other nominees, one from each These Mississippians were patri- nal rest in Vicksburg and Natchez against it. of the state’s IHL campuses and one each from lor said. ots who fought for the preservation National Cemeteries and that their To that end, we are asking that you Mississippi State University’s Division of Ag- Taylor secured a grant from the Kellogg of this great nation and we must tombs should be memorialized. join us in our petition to get Gov. riculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine Foundation to fund the Health Equity Leader- preserve their history and legacy so Thousands of white and black United Bryant to proclaim May as Union and UMMC, were honored Feb. 18 by the state ship Initiative, now in its third year at UMMC. that future generations can under- States Union soldiers take their final Army Appreciation Month. College Board. She was also instrumental in securing grant stand the sacrifice of our ancestors. rest in Vicksburg and Natchez Na- It is time for Gov. Bryant to give The annual award is based on positive con- funding from the Hearin Foundation for the To do otherwise would encourage a tional Cemeteries. According to the recognition to heroes other than tributions to the campus and state, including Mississippi Rural Allied Health Professionals revisionist history that dishonors the National Archives, out of the 16,000 those who look like him. advancing campus diversity, community out- Scholarship Program. memory of our families, friends and graves in Vicksburg’s National Cem- It is time for Gov. Bryant to honor reach and demonstrating achievements that Like the Rural Scholars Program for UMMC neighbors who fought, bled and died etery, 7,443 Union Soldiers, roughly those brave white and black men and have benefitted all Mississippians, said Clotee medical and dental students, the SHRP pro- for freedom and for the nation. 40 percent, are African-American. women of Mississippi who fought Lewis, IHL coordinator of public affairs. Co- gram results in health professionals returning And although we live proudly as Should not their tombs be memorial- for what they believed in; who inciding with Black History Month in Febru- to rural areas to improve the quality of health citizens of these United States, the ized too? fought for their freedom; who fought ary, the honor’s presentation “recognizes ac- care in the state, said Dr. Jessica Bailey, dean of heritage that paved the way for that These white and black Mississippi for their country and the preservation complishments in diversity among our faculty the School of Health Related Professions. life has not been celebrated. Why? patriots fought for the continuation of of the Union; who made the ulti- members,” she said. Inclusion provides an edge in education and A champion of Confederate heri- the United States of America as one mate sacrifice for this nation and the Among the nominees, Dr. Shirley Hanshaw, research, Taylor said. “Diversity is about bring- tage will say tens of thousands of nation, under God, indivisible with promise of equality it held. an associate professor of English at Mississippi ing together different attitudes, perspectives Confederate soldiers from Missis- liberty and justice for all. Should not Gov. Bryant should proclaim the State University, was chosen for the Diversity and skills and fresh ideas. It’s what makes us sippi fought in the war. But tens of these soldiers be honored too? month of May Union Army Appre- Educator Award this year. unique.” thousands of white and black sol- The Confederate battle flag is dis- ciation Month and finally give those “It’s a prestigious award,” Lewis said, “and Outreach programs to rural students and stu- diers from Mississippi fought for the played with such pride that it appears brave soldiers the honor and ac- one we look forward to each year.” dents of color are key in UMMC fulfilling its United States in the war. Should not on our state flag, but black troops in knowledgement they deserve. The Mississippi Rural Allied Health Profes- role of serving the state as its only academic their lives be recognized too? the United States military had a bat- Derrick Johnson is state president sionals Scholarship Program, which provides medical center, she said. A champion of Confederate tle flag as well. Should not that flag of the Mississippi State Conference scholarships to students who come to SHRP Bailey said Taylor’s outreach efforts are a heritage will say that Confederate be displayed with pride? Should not NAACP. from rural communities, and the Health Eq- credit to the state and the institution. soldiers fought bravely and tire- that battle emblem be present on the Links to the petition can be found uity Leadership Initiative, which encourages “Dr. Taylor is committed to providing oppor- lessly often against overwhelming state flag too? at http://naacpms.org/, http://action. men of color ages 17-25 to become leaders in tunities for students who might otherwise not odds. But black United States sol- Just like those who support the naacpms.org/page/s/uni and http:// health-related professions and boosts access to imagine themselves in a health care profession diers fought bravely and tirelessly need for the remembrance and up- naacpms.org/union-troops-heritage- education and training opportunities, “symbol- or attending an academic health sciences cen- often against overwhelming odds, lifting of Confederate heritage, so month/. ize what we say we stand for at UMMC,” Tay- ter,” Bailey said. www.mississippilink.com MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5

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All interested public and private transit and paratransit operators within Hinds, County, are hereby advised that the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation is applying to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Jackson, Mis- sissippi, for a grant under Section 5310 of the Federal Public Transportation Act, as amended, to provide trans- portation services to elderly and disabled persons. These services will be beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Service is being provided within Hinds, County. This program consists of existing services with no environmental impact, and no relocation resulting from the project.

The purpose of this notice is to advise all interested parties, including transit and paratransit operators, of the service being planned for providing 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 transit or paratransit operators in the area.

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6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 www.mississippilink.com A new meaning of the word – grateful State hospital, Hudspeth By Flonzie Brown-Wright Center honor Rep. Calhoun from moderately impaired to are misspent. Special to The Mississippi Link being totally hearing impaired, 2. The challenges that these On March 1, I was privi- was a different experience. young people face each day of leged to have the opportunity While waiting for my time their lives are normal to them, to speak at the Annual Black to speak, I was absorbed as I because this is all they have History Program for the Mis- experienced a wide array of ever known. sissippi School for the Deaf. such beautiful talent, including These beautiful white, Even though I am always a the preschool class presenting, brown and black children bit anxious prior to actually “Living The Dream.” Each were full of smiles and hugs speaking, this invitation was class from kindergarten to for John and me, thus creating different – much different. I the high school shared in this for me a new definition of be- Pictured are Hudspeth Assistant Director Jerrie Barnes (from left), had never spoken to this group celebration. Some presented ing grateful. For I realized in Rep. Credell Calhoun and MSH Clinical Director Dr. Robert Maddux. before. skits; there was a tribute to a more significant way, “but My anxiety level was higher B.B. King, with two students for the grace of God, there go Mississippi Link Newswire Friends of Hudspeth Center. and centered on the following: in character playing the guitar I.” I was invited to have lunch, Supporters of Mississippi The volunteer organizations are Will I say the right thing, will Papa Rob while one of King’s songs was what an honor – grateful. State Hospital and Hudspeth dedicated to raising funds and I be able to let the hearing im- playing in the background. After the program was over, Regional Center recently hosted awareness for their respective paired students and staff know ing as a teenager. Because for Two thoughts came to mind: one young man who was an appreciation luncheon for the programs and those Mississippi- that I am grateful to share that the first 16 years of his life, he 1. What if my grandfather slightly hearing impaired com- state’s legislators at Galloway ans served through them. time with them, how will they was able to hear, he possessed would have had the benefit of mented that I inspired him to United Methodist Church in Employees, volunteers, advo- receive me? As I thought about the awesome ability to read going to school. Would his life continue his education and re- Jackson. cates and other members of the my grandfather, I experienced lips. Consequently, as a child, have been better? Would he turn to the school to help other Rep. Credell Calhoun, District Friends groups hosted the event a multitude of emotions, and communicating with him was have been able to communi- students. 68, Hinds County, was one of the in order to thank lawmakers for yes, even tears. not that difficult. In jest, I re- cate and understand issues of He shared that his brother attendees. their work in the legislature and I was recommended by Dr. marked that the only time Papa life in order to better instruct had killed their mother and The legislative apprecia- for their continued support of the Evelyn Garner, the daughter of Rob became “real” deaf was his children? Because he was how difficult that had been for tion event is an annual program Mississippi Department of Men- civil rights veteran John Gar- when as a child, I would ask the son of a slave in the 1800s, him, but after listening to my hosted by Friends of MSH and tal Health. ner, whom I had never met. In him for a nickel. But to be in black children could not have encouraging words, he was her research of me, she learned a setting where the vast major- any education. And just think, more convinced than ever that that my grandfather, Papa ity of the audience, including we have such great opportuni- he could make it and he would Robert Brown, lost his hear- many staff persons, ranged ties today and too often, they be successful. JSU’s Taylor honored by House Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival Mississippi Link Newswire tal in 2015. largest St. Patrick’s Day celebra- starts with a bang March 19, at A colorful 33-year old Jack- “The theme of the 2016 pa- tions in the U.S., is a showcase for the Fleet Feet Sports St. Paddy’s son tradition has a Hal of a new rade is ‘Hal-lelu-y’all,’ in keep- music and entertainment in Mis- 5K, a benefit for the Children’s name. Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade ing with remembering Hal.” Hal sissippi,” Guy Giesecke, CEO of Heart Center at Batson Hospital has changed its name to Hal’s St. White died after suffering an an- Children’s of Mississippi said. for Children. Paddy’s Parade in memory of Hal eurysm in 2013 at age 64. “But it also generates thousands Following the parade, Hal’s White, brother of parade founder Grand marshal of the pa- of dollars for the state’s only St. Paddy’s Festival will start at The Mississippi House of Representatives honored Dowell Taylor Malcolm White. rade this year is the Rev. Mike children’s hospital. We thank all 3:30 p.m. with Robert Randolph March 15 with House Resolution 45 which commends him on his 11 years The parade is set for March O’Brien, pastor of Sacred Heart those who have contributed over & The Family Band, Flow Tribe of service upon his retirement as Jackson State University’s band director. 19 in downtown Jackson. A sup- Catholic Church in Canton who the years.” and Sweet Crude. Under Taylor’s lead, the marching band won many accolades and awards. porter of Batson Children’s Hos- served over 12 years at St. Rich- The fun begins March 18, with General admission and VIP Taylor taught for a total of 31 years at Kentucky State University and Jack- pital for decades, the event raised ard Catholic Church in Jackson. the Marching MAL-Function tickets are available at arden- son State University. Pictured are Rep. Chris Bell, D-Jackson (from left), more than $25,000 for the hospi- “This annual event, one of the and Second Line Stomp, then land.net, and Hal & Mal’s. Taylor and Rep. Earle Banks, D-Jackson.

and former legal counsel for the Hinds County Sher- ment that results in the need for supports in areas Lunch will be served. NEWS BRIEFS iff’s Department and chairperson of the Hinds County such as personal care, communication, and indepen- The district will also hold a job fair from 9 a.m. to Crisis Intervention Team. dent living. noon April 9, at the Goodloe Elementary School.

Links plans mental The public is invited. Light refreshments will be More than 41,000 fellow Mississippians live with CPSD is recruiting for teachers, teachers assistants, served. intellectual or developmental disabilities, affecting administrators, cafeteria workers and maintenance illness awareness numerous members of their families, friends and workers. program for March 24 their communities. Under the Mississippi Department For more information, call the district’s main office Dept. of Mental Health of Mental Health, the state operates six IDD at (601) 859-1152. The Jackson (MS) Chapter of the Links, Inc., in col- to hold special day programs – Boswell Regional Center in Magee, laboration with the Women’s Council for Philanthropy Ellisville State School in Ellisville, Hudspeth Regional Workforce training bill at Jackson State University, will present a mental ill- at Capitol April 6 Center in Whitfield, Mississippi Adolescent Center ness awareness program in celebration of Women’s in Brookhaven, North Mississippi Regional Center heads to governor History Month at 6 p.m. March 24 at Jackson Medi- The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is in Oxford and South Mississippi Regional Center in cal Mall Community Meeting Room, 350 W. Woodrow celebrating Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Long Beach. Legislation to bolster Mississippi’s workforce is on Wilson Drive. Awareness Month at the annual IDD “Day at the Capi- the way to Gov. Phil Bryant’s desk. The program titled “Lifting the Veil of Silence: Men- tol” from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 6, at the State Capitol. The House passed Senate Bill 2808 on Tuesday. tal Illness and African Americans” will feature an en- The goal of the event is to increase the public’s Canton School District The bill creates the Mississippi Works Fund to provide gaging discussion on mental health issues by a panel knowledge and awareness of people with intellectual highly focused workforce training for new and existing of speakers who are involved in the counseling and and developmental disabilities and how they par- plans workshop for businesses. treatment of mentally ill persons, advocates for public ticipate and contribute to their communities. Service mentors and job fair This fund is an addition to the Workforce Enhance- policy regarding mental health, and those with person- providers will be available at the event to provide ad- ment Training Fund, which provides funding for existing al stories of struggles with mental illness. ditional information. The Canton Public School District invites anyone businesses to train current personnel. The legislation The purpose of this forum is to promote dialogue “We have been working to build a statewide system interested in volunteering or mentoring its students allots $10 million for workforce training at community within the African-American community about mental that promotes and encourages person-centered ser- to an interactive training workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 colleges for 2016, and $5 million each following year. illness and to identify resources for treatment and sup- vices and supports and I encourage all Mississippians p.m. March 30, at the district’s Central Office, 403 E. Annual performance reports to the governor and the port for mentally ill people and their families. to learn more about this,” DMH Executive Director Di- Lincoln St. Legislature are required. Panelists include Dr. Clyde Glenn, psychiatrist, ana Mikula said. The training for the Community Volunteer and Men- “We recently celebrated the largest, single-day Rehoboth Psychiatric Services; Tameka Smith, ex- Intellectual and developmental disabilities cover a toring Program is designed to provide participants with job-creation and capital investment success in Missis- ecutive director of National Alliance on Mental Illness broad range of often misunderstood characteristics. effective strategies for building a relationship with the sippi’s history,” Bryant said. “To break the record set in Mississippi; LaTisha Willis, Jackson-area mental An intellectual disability is characterized by limitations youth served in the district. The workshop will also en- by Continental Tire and TopShip, we must maintain the health advocate; Wanda Lacy, licensed professional in intellectual functioning and challenges in a variety of sure participants are equipped to adequately meet the best workforce in the nation. I am grateful to the House counselor, Hinds Behavioral Health Services; Lacy’s everyday social and practical skills. A developmental needs of students prior to them serving as mentors or and the Senate for their commitment to doing that. I Consulting Solutions, Dana Sims, Jackson attorney disability is attributed to a cognitive or physical impair- volunteers. will quickly sign this legislation.”

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www.mississippilink.com MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Natchez receives $250,000 grant from Humana Foundation Funding to implement Adams County Diabetes and Heart Disease Intervention Program

The Mississippi Link Newswire The city of Natchez is the recipient of a one-time, $250,000 charitable grant from the Humana Founda- tion. The grant, which will support and promote the health of Adams County residents, was presented during an event March 2 at the Natchez City Council Chambers. Adams County has high rates of obesity and obe- sity-induced conditions, including Type 2 diabe- tes, heart disease and poor birth outcomes, according The Humana Foundation presented the city of Natchez with a one-time, $250,000 charitable grant March 2, that will be used to imple- Diabetes Program coordinator Larry An- to the Robert Wood John- ment the Adams County Diabetes and Heart Disease Intervention Program. Humana leaders gathered around Mayor Larry L. ”Butch” drews informs the audience that the grant son Foundation’s County Brown (center) for the check presentation at the Natchez City Council Chambers. Included in the picture are Stacey Carter, Humana- will be used to implement the Adams County Health Rankings. Mississippi Market Leader, to the left of Mayor Brown and April Golenor, Humana Regional President of Senior Products, to the right. Diabetes and Heart Disease Intervention Pro- PHOTO BY STEPHANIE STURGIS gram. Natchez will use the funding to implement the prove the health and well- Utilizing Community and local Adams County stitute of Medicine’s rec- County, there are current- Adams County Diabetes being of the communities Health Advocates, the Ad- employers. ommended weight gain ly no programs in place and Heart Disease Inter- we serve through sup- ams County Diabetes and • The Centers for Disease during the prenatal phase that address preventable vention Program, which port of healthy behaviors, Heart Disease Interven- Control and Prevention’s and reduce risks of ma- and/or reversible chronic will leverage Community health education, and in- tion Program will focus on Million Hearts program ternal diabetes, hyperten- conditions on a commu- Health Advocates who creased access to health three core programs: provides blood pressure sion, preeclampsia and nity level,” said Natchez will educate and provide services,” said Virginia • The Diabetes and screenings to the commu- gestational diabetes. This Mayor Larry L. “Butch” support to residents to bet- Kelly Judd, executive Heart Disease Prevention nity, health education on initiative also supports Brown. “We are so thank- ter engage in healthy be- director of the Humana Program trains Commu- heart failure and heart dis- participants post-partum ful to receive this grant haviors, understand how Foundation. “We are de- nity Health Advocates as ease prevention, and group to reduce the risks of de- from the Humana Founda- to make the right decisions lighted to partner with the lifestyle coaches to help counseling for tobacco veloping Type 2 diabetes tion, as the funds will pro- for their well-being, and City of Natchez to sup- participants lose at least cessation to diagnosed hy- and pre-term births, the vide services that will ulti- access community- and port the use of Community seven percent of their pertensive patients. leading cause of infant mately improve the health prevention-based health Health Advocates in pre- body weight. The program • A pregnancy obesity mortality in the state of and quality of life of resi- outreach in the area. venting diabetes and heart will be based in “Health intervention program, Mississippi. dents.” “The Humana Founda- disease and helping foster Homes” in the Natchez entitled Healthy Moms, “Although there are a lot To learn more about the tion works with nonprofit a culture of health in Ad- area with support from the Healthy Babies, will help of people suffering from Humana Foundation, visit and civic partners to im- ams County.” faith-based community participants meet the In- poor health in Adams www.humanafoundation. MSDH: Heart disease mortality drops among black women in state

The Mississippi Link Newswire Surveillance System reported that Though heart disease is the lead- 38.2 percent of adults had no leisure ing cause of death in the state and time physical activity for a 30-day the country, Mississippi has seen period. a 19.6 percent decrease in deaths “Mississippians characteristically attributed to heart disease from have low rates of physical activ- 2004–2013. The numbers are even ity,” said state Epidemiologist Dr. better for women in the state, down Thomas Dobbs. “In 2015, Missis- 22.5 percent, while men saw a 17.8 sippi was ranked 49th for overall percent decrease overall in those 10 health by America’s Health Rank- years. ings. The state ranked 45th for Mississippi’s black women in smoking, 48th in obesity and last particular have made the greatest for physical inactivity,” he said. strides in the state, with heart dis- Incorporating physical activity ease mortality down 25 percent into daily life can be done by mak- over the last 10 years, while mortal- ing small changes, such as parking ity among white women was down farther away from your destination 21.5 percent. For white men in the or using stairs instead of elevators. state the mortality rate was down “Along with the right diet, main- 20 percent, while black men came taining an exercise regimen has in last at a 12.9 percent decrease. been shown to decrease the risk of High blood pressure, high LDL heart-related diseases. MSDH rec- cholesterol and smoking are key ommends taking a brisk 30-minute risk factors for heart disease. Ac- walk five days a week,” Dobbs said. cording to the Centers for Disease The term heart disease refers Control and Prevention, 49 percent to several types of heart condi- of Americans have at least one of tions. The most common type of these three risk factors. heart disease in the United States Several other medical conditions is coronary artery disease, which and lifestyle choices can also put affects the blood flow to the heart. people at a higher risk for heart dis- Decreased blood flow can cause a ease, including diabetes, obesity, heart attack. poor diet, physical inactivity and Follow MSDH by email and so- excessive alcohol use. cial media at HealthyMS.com/con- The 2013 Behavior Risk Factor nect. EDUCATION

8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Chamber Partnership honors metro teachers Mississippi Link Newswire Each year the Greater Jackson Chamber Partner- ship honors teachers in Hinds, Rankin and Madison counties for their outstand- ing achievements in the classroom. The program, now in its 21st year, is de- signed to elevate the teach- ing profession by recogniz- ing and awarding teachers in the metro area for quality and excellence in educa- Metro Teacher Recognition honorees and sponsors are (from left) Joseph Moss, BancorpSouth, sponsor; Bill Senter, Atmos Energy, sponsor; Brian Cronin, St. Andrew’s Episcopal tion, thus demonstrating the School; Brandi Twillie, Northwest Rankin High School; Allison Boone Ruhl, Madison Station Elementary; Barbara Dyer, New Summit School; Kacy Hellings, Davis Magnet Elementary business community’s ap- School; Claire Marron, Pecan Park Elementary School; Delane S. Lesh, Spann Elementary School; David Hogue, Jackson Preparatory School; Kelleigh McLeod, Northside Elementary preciation for the contribu- School; Kimberly Harrell, Richland High School; Sheri Shramek, Germantown High School; Stephanie Lynch, Madison Ridgeland Academy; and Jeff Good, emcee. tion that teachers bring to the workforce. The GJCP recently held an awards ceremony at Jackson Prep on Feb. 25, as a means of honoring indi- viduals who are representa- tives of the excellent teach- ers we have in the metro area. A special thank you was given to the following spon- sors and donors for their contribution to the Metro Teacher Recognition Event: Atmos Energy, Bancorp- South, Broadstreet, Crown Trophy of Flowood, Fox- worth Chiropractic, Green Oaks Landscaping, Hilton Jackson, Jackson Prepa- ratory School, Kathyrn’s, Newk’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Opus RX, Outlets of Mississippi, SchoolStatus, Metro Teacher Recognition Committee members are Susan Hart, Sylvan Learning Center (from left); Janice Robinson, Rosemary Maxey, Jackson Convention Complex; Joe Johnson, Sta-Home, Sylvan Learning Ouida Watson, Southern Research Group; Rebecca Starling, Joseph Moss, BancorpSouth; Linda Waters, Atmos Energy; Bill Senter, Atmos Energy; Niki Carr Lowery, GJCP; Ashely Center, and TempStaff. Day, Atmos Energy; LeAnn Henderson, Sta-Home Former JPS student, author motivates middle school students

Mississippi Link Newswire The Jackson Public Schools middle school initiative, Men on the M.O.V.E. (motivating, organizing. volunteering and engaging), kicked off Feb. 8, at Whitten Middle School. Through this initiative, JPS calls upon men in the Jackson community to encourage mid- dle school scholars by sharing their time, talents and resourc- es to strengthen attendance, be- Tommie Mabry speaks to young men at Whitten Middle School. havior and course performance. Former JPS teacher and cel- than the streets,” said Mabry. in the lives of countless young- ebrated author Tommie Mabry “I want to give them an outlet sters who can learn from his hosted a discussion about so- and an outlook on life and show mistakes and successes. cial challenges facing today’s them that they can make it. He is also the author of “A youth and offered a motivation- There is not an expiration date Dark Journey to a Light Fu- al challenge to 100 students to on success. Never use a situa- ture.” help them prepare for success. tion around you as an excuse For more information about “I want to give a child some- not to succeed.” Mabry, visit his website http:// thing to dream about other Mabry is making a difference tommiemabrycom.ipower.com. Jim Hill’s Bolden assists at Capitol

Vincent Bolden of Jackson recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. Bolden is pictured with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves who sponsored his visit. Vincent is the son of Ventress and Vernetta Bolden and attends Jim Hill High School. When asked about the week, Vincent said, “This was a great experience for me. I met a lot of great people.” EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 NASCAR representatives visit Alcorn to recruit potential pit crew members Mississippi Link Newswire thought that sticking with that ca- “If I get invited to the combine, it Representatives from NAS- reer was the best for him. Once he will definitely be an opportunity CAR visited Alcorn State Uni- entertained the possibility of his that I would consider.” versity in hopes of finding the new career, he quickly changed Senior Bradford Shedrick, a sport’s next generation of pit his mind and stepped outside of Port Gibson native and the only crew members. the box to be more successful. He non-athlete to participate, said Director of Athletic Perfor- encouraged the students to take that the training session is a good mance for Rev Racing, Phil Hor- the same approach. way of testing your limits. ton, tested the strength, agility, “When the NASCAR oppor- “This was a good experience,” endurance and intelligence of tunity came along, I wanted to said Bradford. “It was challeng- eight Alcorn students during a stay in the NBA. If I had stayed, ing and it makes you want to physical training session in the I never would have developed push yourself further than you’ve Davey L. Whitney HPER Com- into the personality that I am as ever gone before. It makes you plex March 8. a coach in NASCAR. My move think about the passion required Horton, along with the direc- Alcorn students attend a physical training session. to NASCAR enhanced me as a to participate in these types of tor of racing operations at NAS- professional, and I make more workouts. It gives you a chance CAR, Brandon M. Thompson, a glimpse of a day in the life of a In an attempt to promote a ca- become open to the opportunity. money. If I would have stayed in to push your mind, body and are searching for 20 skilled for- pit crew member. He also spoke reer in NASCAR to the students, Also, you can be a part time pit my comfort zone, I never would spirit.” mer student-athletes from differ- on diversifying the sport by add- Horton informed them about crew member, which will allow have grown professionally.” Graduate student Joe Price, ent universities to invite to NAS- ing more minorities and women. some of the perks that come with you to have a career while earn- After the intense training rou- a former football player from CAR’s Drive for Diversity Crew “The pit crew changes the being a member of a pit crew. ing a decent salary as a weekend tine, the students were happy with Flora, is considering a possible Member Development Training tires, fills it up with gas in less “Another reason to think about pit crew member.” the session. Breanna O’Leary, a career in NASCAR. Program in Charlotte, N.C., in than 12 seconds,” said Horton. this is because it pays well. An- Like the students, the idea of graduate student and former soft- “It felt good to come out and May. “We’re looking for minorities nually, you can earn $100,000 a pursuing a career in NASCAR ball player from Amarillo, Texas, give this a try,” said Joe. “After Horton, who also is the pit because we want to increase the year at the top level as a mem- wasn’t on Horton’s agenda. Dur- felt confident in her performance. listening to coach Horton talk crew coach for the Drive for Di- diversity in the sport. The sport ber of a pit crew. It allows you ing his days as an assistant athlet- “I didn’t know what to expect, about the opportunity, I wouldn’t versity Crew Member Develop- mostly consists of white, south- the chance to make money while ic trainer and strength coach for but I feel that I did the best that I mind giving it a shot. If I get a ment Program, gave the recruits ern males.” still competing. We want you to the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, he could have done,” said Breanna. phone call, it will be a blessing.” JSU, Blackburn Middle School plan More than 40 summer ribbon cutting for Learning Garden camps offered by JSU Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson State University and Mississippi Link Newswire Blackburn Laboratory Middle Teachers. Summer camps have been School will host a ribbon-cutting For many children, JSU a part of the U.S. tradition for ceremony at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Summer Camps can serve as a more than 150 years. More March 22, to celebrate the com- first step on the path to higher than 10 million American pletion of Phase I of its Learning education as well as a way for children go to camp every Garden. children to make new friends, summer. But today, summer Earlier this year, more than explore a new interest, learn 100 people joined JSU’s Center camps have more to offer than new skills, get healthy and for University-Based Devel- just an escape to the country have fun. Now is the time to - opment (CUBD) garden event for a few weeks. Every sum think about what activities are mer, more than 1,700 eager at Blackburn for the annual MLK best for your child during the young minds attend one of Day of Service. summer and where more in- the various summer camps The upcoming event will fea- terest can be explored. JSU students assist Blackburn Middle School with its Phase I garden offered at Jackson State Uni- ture esteemed guests, a garden Teachers who want to up- project. versity. tour and recognition of commu- date and expand their skills Designed to meet the inter- nity sponsors. for raised beds, soil and seeds, The ceremony will be on and knowledge may also want ests of campers of all ages, The garden was built on land JSU students – in tandem with the corner of Dalton and Pearl to register for a summer camp JSU offers more than 40 owned by JSU with the support Blackburn students – nurtured streets. experience at JSU. camps that engage attendees of a number of community part- and maintained the garden’s cur- In the event of unfavorable Go to the following link to in academics, science, ath- ners, including Home Depot, rent splendor. weather, the event will be re- explore camps:http://www. letics, art and other popular Keep Jackson Beautiful, Lowe’s, Dr. Valarie Bradley, Black- scheduled. jsums.edu/summercamps/ programs. Each program falls Waste Management, Whole burn’s principal, said this part- For more information, con- camps/ under five categories: Foods Foundation and others. nership and garden will serve as tact Heather Wilcox at 601-979- For more information Academics/Arts/Activities; While partners donated basic a flagship for other community 5828 or email heather.a.wilcox@ contact Shannon L. Easter, STEM (Science, Technol- construction materials needed organizations. jsums.edu. events/summer camp coor- ogy, Engineering and Math- dinator, at (601) 979-1732 ematics); Sports-specific; graduates; and Professional or email shannon.l.easter@ Incoming Freshmen/Under- Development Camps for jsums.edu. JSU’s undergraduate accounting program ranked #19 among 30 schools Myles receives honor at National

Mississippi Link Newswire Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Jackson State University was recently ranked No. 19 out of the Top 30 affordable undergradu- Mississippi Link Newswire “As one of the first recipients ate accounting school programs by Accounting Alcorn State University of this award, I am honored that Degree Review. alumna Dr. LaToya Myles’ my efforts were recognized,” Accounting Degree Review rankings are designed devotion to mentorship has said Myles. “I am appreciative to help prospective students make the right choice earned her high praise in her of the support I received from for their college career. School accounting programs field. so many individuals who value were evaluated based on publicly available informa- Myles, a physical scientist diversity in the sciences.” tion about accreditation, academic quality, student with the U.S. Department of The honor motivates her to satisfaction, reputation in the field and cost. Commerce National Oceanic stress the importance of creat- According to Kate Lau, a writer for the publica- and Atmospheric Administra- ing more avenues for students tion, “At Accounting Degree Review we are dedi- tion Air Resources Labora- who are interested in attaining cated to informing students about higher quality tory Atmospheric Turbulence science, technology, engineer- educational choices with affordable tuition. We and Diffusion Division in Oak ing and mathematics careers. are confident students will find both at Jackson Ridge, Tenn., recently received “I am motivated to work State University.” the NOAA award for exem- even harder to ensure that pipe- Accounting Degree Review is an independent plary service in diversity and lines and pathways to STEM and objective resource for current and prospec- aid information, career advice, and useful news inclusion. She received the Myles careers are more accessible. I tive accounting and finance students. According to and information. honor for her work as a student hope that my colleagues will be their website, the organization’s goal is to provide The ranking may be viewed in its entirety at: mentor and advisor through nu- Myles, a native of Koscius- motivated to provide new op- data-based rankings and critical reviews of the top http://www.accounting-degree.org/rankings/ merous outreach activities and ko, appreciates being recog- portunities for students who are traditional and online accounting and finance de- most-affordable-undergraduate-accounting-pro- presentations on behalf of the nized for her dedication to her traditionally underrepresented gree programs, as well as scholarship and financial grams-2016/ agency. job. in the NOAA sciences.” GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 www.mississippilink.com NEWS FROM THE WORD Meet the Bishop: Vashti M. McKenzie Learning to Love God By Rev. Alvin C. Carter directions for Special to The Mississippi Link personal growth By Rev. Leon Collier sians 6:4, “And you, fathers, car, do you listen to Christian we didn’t earn. We didn’t earn Bishop Vashti Murphy McK- and transforma- Special to The Mississippi Link do not provoke your children music or is it strictly R&B? By salvation, it was a gift. Ephe- enzie serves as the 117th elect- tion following As contin- to wrath, but bring them up in your lifestyle you either teach sians 2:8…God let Israel know ed and consecrated bishop of the footsteps of ue the series the training and admonition of your children to love God or that they didn’t earn the Prom- the African Methodist Episco- the Biblical Sa- “Learning to the Lord.” ignore God depending on what ised Land and all of the bless- pal Church. Her historic elec- McKenzie maritan woman. Love God” I’d We fail our children when we do at home. ings; it was a gift from God. tion in the year 2000 represents Her book, Swapping House- like to remain we depend on the church to do It’s OK to be relaxed at home God’s goodness ought to make the first time in the more than wives, tells the stories of Ra- in Deuteronomy all of the teaching. and we should. However, we us love Him more. 200-year history of the AME chel, Jacob and Leah and shares and ask that you Notice, the kind of spirit in must be intense when it comes Verse 12 is definitely a pri- Church a woman had obtained the 21st century implications revisit the four suggestions which parents are supposed to teaching our children about mary reason we ought to love the level of Episcopal office. for married and unmarried mentioned last week regarding to teach their children. Deu- the Lord in our homes. God more: Make sure you The firsts continue as she love. A revised updated version what we must do to acquire a teronomy 6:7 says teach them Remembering promises, the never forget, always remem- served as the president of the of Not Without a Struggle was taste for the word of God. diligently. The Hebrew word past and present encourage us ber who brought you out of Council of Bishops, chair of the released in 2012. In 2013, her This week, I will provide for diligently is shaman (shah- to love God. The verses, Deu- bondage. Always remember General Conference Commis- newest book Those sisters Can my personal opinions on what nan) which means intensely teronomy 6:10 -12 tell us: 10) who brought you out of your sion and was the host bishop for Preach! was released. It in- to do if you want to acquire a or forcefully. Parents are sup- “And when the LORD your mess. Always remember who the 49th Session of the General cludes 22 sermons as pearls of taste for God’s word. Here’s posed to be proactive when it God brings you into the land blessed you with that job. Al- Conference of the AME Church wisdom from nationally known how I look at the text, Deuter- comes to teaching their chil- which he swore to your fathers, ways remember who healed in June 2012 with more than preachers who happen to be onomy 6:6. dren about God. Sometimes, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Ja- your body. Always remember 30,000 in attendance. women. First, get rid of the mess in we spend a lot of energy mak- cob, to give you, with great and if someone had opened that Currently, she serves as the McKenzie, well known as an your life then you will begin to ing sure our children do their goodly cities, which you did door for you may not be where presiding prelate of the10th electrifying preacher, has been crave the word of God. God’s homework; we put great effort not build, 11) and houses full you are today! Episcopal District, which is the honored for leadership, com- word is a part of your Sunday into making sure they get to of all good things, which you God was telling Israel to entire state of Texas. McKenzie munity service and outstanding life, but is His word a part of practice and school activities, did not fill, and cisterns hewn always remember where you serves as the chairwoman of the achievement by a number of your Monday life? If you never but we put little or no energy in out, which you did not hew, came from and who brought Board of Trustees of Paul Quinn diverse civic, educational, busi- develop a strong love for God’s making sure they learn about and vineyards and olive trees, you to where you are. If we College. She is also a member ness and governmental organi- word then you will never de- God. which you did not plant, and remember what God has done of the Board of Trustees of the zations and leaders. velop strong love for God. Keep in mind that when you when you eat and are full, 12) for us it will help us love Him International Theological Cen- She was named this year by Next, teach your children to intensely teach your children then take heed lest you forget more. ter in Atlanta, Georgia. Huffington Post as one of the 50 love God. Deuteronomy 6:7, about God, you teach them to the LORD, who brought you Rev. Leon Collier is the pas- McKenzie was appointed most powerful women religious “You shall teach them diligent- love God. So, what are you out of the land of Egypt, out of tor of Makarios Worship Cen- by President Barack Obama to leaders in the world. McKenzie ly to your children, and shall teaching your children? When the house of bondage”. ter, 464 Church Road, Madi- serve on the inaugural Presi- is also the national chaplain of talk of them when you sit in they see that you are seri- In verse 10, the Lord re- son. He and wife Minister dent’s Advisory Council of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. your house, when you walk by ous about God at home, this minded Israel about the prom- Yolanda are the proud parents White House Faith-Based and Her teaching ministry is the way, when you lie down, teaches them to love God, but ise He made to their ancestors of three daughters. Collier has Neighborhood Partnerships. She available daily at www.thisisy- and when you rise up.” when God is barely mentioned and how He would fulfill that received degrees from Criswell recently was invited to preach at ourwakeupcallonline.com. Notice, this verse said you in your house, you indirectly promise. God always keeps College in Dallas, Texas; the annual White House Easter In February 2012, she shall teach them. Parents are teach your children to ignore His word and never break a Southern Methodist University prayer Breakfast at the invita- launched The Greatest of These commanded by God to teach or dislike God. promise and because God will – Perkins School of Theology; tion of President Obama. is Love mixtape of ten mini- their children. Parents are the We teach our children about do what He said He will do and a masters of divinity from McKenzie is the author of messages as love notes for your primary teachers of the word God not solely by telling them then we can rely on Him and Memphis Theological Semi- five books. The first two: Not soul. Her incredible Praycation of God not their Sunday school about God, but we also teach this ought to help us love Him nary; as well as participated in Without A Struggle and Strength is available at www.vashtimck- teachers. God told parents to our children about God based more. the Theological Opportunities in the Struggle concern leader- enzie.bogspot.com train up their children in God’s on our lifestyle at home. What In verses 10 and 11, God Program at Harvard Divinity ship and professional growth For additional in- way (Proverbs 22:6). More type of music do you listen promised to give them some School in Cambridge, Mass. for women. Journey to the formation, visit http:// specifically, fathers are - sup to at home? It’s OK to watch things that they would not have Collier can be reached at (601) Well helps women seek new www.10thdistrictame.org posed to teach their children TV, but do you ever watch any to earn. We can think of things 260-3016, (601) 855-7898 or the way of the Lord. Ephe- Christian television? In your God has blessed us with that e-mail [email protected] WORDS FROM A SERVANT Successful female mega The role of African-American pastor defies myths

By Rev. R. Janae Pitts-Murdock tor of the Year women in the black church Special to The Mississippi Link Award (medi- As we continue to celebrate um-size church) Women’s History Month, I from the Mem- Women outnumber men in the pews, yet are rarely seen in the pulpit would like to pay special trib- phis Gospel ute to one of the leading voices Bridge Awards By Linda Lowen faring in the eyes of women?” towards the need to advocate more than two to one; yet in in the African American pulpit, Stewart Special to The Mississippi Link (2004) and The To find out the answers, for more women clergy or for positions of authority and the Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart, a World’s Most Loved Pastor Faith is a strong guiding Wiggins sought out women women in positions of pasto- responsibility the ratio is re- leader who has been serving as Award from Gospel Today Mag- force in the lives of many Af- who attended churches rep- ral leadership. While women versed. Though women are senior pastor of Christ Mission- azine (November/December rican-American women. And resenting two of the largest appreciate women ministers, gradually entering ministry as ary Baptist Church in the Mem- 2005). Among her highest hon- for all that they receive from black denominations in the they are not inclined towards bishops, pastors, deacons and phis, Tenn. area for two decades. ors are her invitations to preach their spiritual communities, U.S., interviewing 38 women politically addressing the glass elders, many men and women Stewart is the second pastor in in the historic Hampton Univer- they give back even more. In from Calvary Baptist Church ceiling that is evident in most still resist and fear that devel- the church’s history and the first sity Minister’s Conference. fact, black women have long and Layton Temple Church of protestant denominations.... opment. woman elected as pastor in a pre- When asked to respond to been regarded as the back- God in Christ, both in Geor- From the turn of the twen- When our church licensed a dominately African-American public opinions about her role bone of the black church. But gia. The group was diverse in tieth century to now vari- woman to the preaching min- Baptist congregation in Mem- as a female pastor, Stewart says, their extensive and significant age, occupation and marital ous Baptist and Pentecostal istry over a decade ago, almost phis and Shelby County. Of this “Leadership is not gender-spe- contributions are made as lay status. communities have differed all the male deacons and many Stewart says, “Even though the cific. Brains make decisions, not leaders, not as religious heads Marla Frederick of Harvard and splintered on the issue women members opposed the members were convinced this gender.” of churches. University, writing in The of women’s ordination. Nev- action by appealing to tradi- was the will of God, there were Stewart certainly has the The congregations of Af- North Star: A Journal of Afri- ertheless, Wiggins contends tion and selected Scripture people who were saying that brains. She earned a Bachelor rican-American churches are can-American Religious His- that the focus on ministerial passages. Black theology and God didn’t call women…to pas- of Business Administration in predominantly women, and the tory, reviewed Wiggins’ book positions might camouflage the black church must deal tor. People also said the church marketing in 1982 from the pastors of African-American and observed: the real power that women with the double bondage of would split or be full of women University of Memphis. In churches are nearly all male. ...Wiggins explores what wield in churches as trustees, black women in church and and no men. Time and God have 1989, she received a master Why aren’t black women serv- women give and receive in deaconesses and members of society. proven all of that wrong.” of education in administration ing as spiritual leaders? What their reciprocal alliance with mothers’ boards. Two ways they can do so In her 18 years of leadership, and supervision from Trevecca do black female churchgoers the church....[She] examines Although gender inequity are, first, to treat black women she has welcomed more than Nazarene College in Nashville, think? And despite this ap- how women themselves under- may not be of concern to many with the same respect as men. 4,000 members into her con- Tenn. She received the master parent gender inequity in the stand the mission of the black women in the black church, This means that women who gregation and launched several of divinity degree from Mem- black church, why does church church...as the center of politi- it is apparent to the men who are qualified for ministry must innovative ministries including phis Theological Seminary in life continue to be so impor- cal and social life for African preach from its pulpit. In be given the same opportuni- a second campus in a Memphis May 1996 and in 2000, Stewart tant to so many black women? Americans. While women are an article entitled “Practic- ties as men to become pastors suburb. attended the Harvard Divinity Daphne C. Wiggins, former still committed to the historic ing Liberation in the Black and to serve in such leadership Although still barred from School Summer Leadership In- assistant professor of con- social work of the church, they Church” in the Christian Cen- positions as deacons, stewards, membership in the male-only stitute for Church Based Com- gregational studies at Duke are increasingly concerned tury, James Henry Harris, pas- trustees, etc. Second, theology Memphis Baptist Ministerial munity and Economic Devel- Divinity School, pursued about individual spiritual tor of Mount Pleasant Baptist and the church must eliminate Association, Stewart is wel- opment. Stewart received the this line of questioning and transformation. According to Church in Norfolk, Virginia, exclusionist language, atti- comed and highly regarded in doctor of ministry degree from in 2004 published Righteous Wiggins, “the interpersonal, and adjunct assistant professor tudes or practices, however many places across the United the ITC-Interdenominational Content: Black Women’s Per- emotional or spiritual needs of of philosophy at Old Domin- benign or unintended, in order States. She has received numer- Theological Center – Atlanta, spectives of Church and Faith. church and community mem- ion University, writes: to benefit fully from the talents ous honors and awards celebrat- Ga., in 2007. The book revolves around two bers were primary in the wom- ...Sexism against black of women. ing her pastorate and her preach- Stewart’s educational degrees main questions: en’s minds, ahead of systemic women should...be addressed Story courtesy of http:// ing. Among them are Memphis only tell part of her intellectual • Why are women so faithful or structural injustices”.... by black theology and the womensissues.about.com/ Theological Seminary’s Out- story. The other is told in her to the black church?” Wiggins captures the seem- black church. Women in black od/communityconnection/a/ standing African-American sermon content and theological • “How is the black church ing ambivalence of lay women churches outnumber men by blackwomenchurc.htm Alumnus Award (1998), pas- integration. www.mississippilink.com MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 PRESERVED O Lord, correct me, Character still counts! but with justice By Pastor Simeon R. Green III ety becomes greater than we can Special to The Mississippi Link carry? When we attempt to carry By Shewanda Riley “Do not be misled: “Bad com- is dusty because it hasn’t been ping with Christlike believers Columnist During the last our own problems, situation and pany corrupts good character.” picked up and read since 1985. and seeking Godly counsel. several weeks, issues, it results in much worry- With so much Ephesians 4:22-24 shows that Holiness by its nature is about It is also important for us to I have observed ing and only burdens the prob- in the news late- we should strive toward Christ- what is on the inside and not develop Christlike character be- and watched the lem. ly about lead- like perfection, portray humble what shows on the outside. cause it prepares us to be useful debates and wit- We read in I Peter 5:6-7, ers falling from obedience and practice purpose- Christlike character shows the for the kingdom and allows us to nessed some of “Therefore humble yourselves grace and oth- ful worship. Striving toward most when we are by ourselves be more effective witnesses for the candidates’ under the mighty hand of God, ers condemning Christlike perfection simply because it’s easy to fake it when Christ. Galatians 5:22-25 men- behavior and actions. I asked that he may exalt you in due their actions, means that our goal is to be more we are around others. tions the fruits of the spirit (love, myself, “Is this really happening time, casting all your care upon one question remains: How can like Christ in our thoughts and 1 Peter 2:2 shares what pre- joy, peace, patience, kindness, in America in 2016?” It brings him, for he cares for you.” If you avoid getting into a similar actions but realizing that we may vents us from having Christlike goodness, faithfulness, gentle- back memories of the 1960s, we are carrying our disappoint- compromising situation? It’s not sometimes fail. Failure, howev- character; we don’t want to ma- ness and self-control) which are rioting, demonstrations, racial ments, health concerns, worries, as simple as saying, “I would er, means that we have one more ture spiritually. When God has the foundations for Christian conflicts, Democratic and Re- mental stresses and daily strug- never ever do this or that.” chance to try to get it right. One been planning a graduation in character. publican conventions of 1968, gles by ourselves, it shows that Sometimes we may find our- example of being humbly obe- direction and purpose for us, of- Just like building your house’s George Wallace, black power we have not trusted God with selves unknowingly in a com- dient is when you’re getting to ten we don’t cooperate because foundation with cheap materials and the list can go on and on. our lives. Peter reminds us to promising situation and unsure work 10 minutes early because we still want to be in control or with shoddy workmanship When life’s issues confront remember that God is able and of how to handle it. Sure, prayer you are thankful that you have a of our lives. Having Christlike will ultimately result in damage us, to whom shall we turn? willing to bless us and never for- always works, but what if you job rather than 10 minutes late character means that we surren- to our house, so will building Without God, the world would sake his children. pray and you still find yourself and muttering, “They ought to der our will to God’s will. your character with things that be in chaos. We find in Jeremiah The Apostle James share these tempted? We must believe that be glad I’m here.” Focusing on building stron- are not Christlike. 10:23-24, these words: “O Lord, words in James 1:5, “If any of God wants us to develop Christ- Superficial holiness, good ger intimacy with God through Shewanda Riley is the author I know the way of man is not you lacks wisdom, let him ask like character so that no matter works and church attendance prayer, fasting and studying of the Essence best-seller “Love in himself; it is not in man who of God, who gives to all liber- what the situation, we will make cannot substitute for Christlike God’s word is just one way we Hangover: Moving From Pain walks to direct his own steps. O ally and without reproach, and wise decisions, which helps in- character. Superficial holiness can develop Christlike charac- to Purpose after a Relationship Lord, correct me, but with jus- it will be given to him.” We all crease our faith and Christian has the big Bible on the liv- ter. Other ways include building ends.” She can be reached at tice; not in your anger, lest you need wisdom and knowledge to walk. I Corinthians 15:33 says, ing room table, but the cover relationships and fellowship- [email protected]. bring me to nothing.” make wise decisions in difficult The psalmist declared in situations. We must pray to God Psalm 121, “I will lift up mine for continuous grace, mercy eyes unto the hills from whence and wisdom for he will gener- comes my help? My help comes ously supply what we need. As REIGNING from the Lord, who made heav- we learn God’s Will, we will be en and earth.” We need to know, able to read his word, believe his understand and be assured of word and obey his word. ANNOUNCEMENTS God’s protection day and night. The Apostle Paul shares this We must place our trust and thought from Colossians 2:3, hope in God. What greater as- “In God are hid all the treasures surance to have God Almighty of wisdom and knowledge.” My Life Changers Community Fellowship tata on Mar. 20, at 11 a.m. For more information to direct our steps, for He will friends, as we receive Christ as Church, 4220 Robinson Road, Jackson, will call (601) 366-7002. Dr. Jerry Young is the pas- never direct our steps down a our Lord of our lives, we will wrong path. begin to follow His leadership host its Women’s Revival/Prayer Breakfast tor. My friends, if we lean unto by being rooted and established March 18 – 20. On March 18, at 7 p.m., Apostle our own understanding, then in faith. Trust in Christ and then we will certainly follow paths live to worship and to lift God’s Letha M. Butler of Strait Way Ministries, Inc. will White Chapel M. B. Church, 3649 Fontaine which will lead us from God. name in this trouble and con- be the speaker. On March 19, at 9 a.m., Maxine Ave., Jackson, will celebrate the Second Year To whom do we turn when the fused society. We must become Roby, the first lady of St. John M. B. Church, will Anniversary on their pastor and his wife, Rev. cares, concerns of life and soci- doers of the word of God. be the 9 a.m. speaker. On March 20, at 2 p.m., Preston and First Lady Hollie Evans, on March Lisa Sanders, co-pastor of Jubilee Revival Cen- 20, at 2 p.m. The speaker will be Dr. Melvin Col- ter will be the speaker. For more information lins of St. Matthew M. B. Church, Jackson. For call (601) 487-8329. Rev. Anthony Ratliff is the more information call (601) 362-7975. pastor. Pleasant Green M. B. Church, 3920 Hwy. 43N, Greater Pearlie Grove M. B. Church, 1640 Sharon, will be the location where the General West County Line Rd., Jackson, will celebrate Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missis- its 146th Church Anniversary on March 20, from sippi will hold its State Ushers and Nurses Work- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Easter Celebration, “The shop on March 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Road to Via Dolorosa – Walk to Calvary – A pe- more information call (601) 856-2731 or (601) destrian display of Christ’s walk to Calvary” will 672-8801 or (601) 497-3322. Dr. Isiac Jackson, take place in the church’s parking lot on Mar. 25, Jr. is the president of the GMBSC of MS. from 7 -9 p.m. Only one Sunday Worship Ser- vice will be held on Mar. 27, which will begin at Victory Family Church, 6725 I-55 South Front- 8 a.m. For more information call (601) 354-2026. age Road, Byram, will present it Easter At Vic- New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir Rev. Stephen Mason is the pastor. tory Resurrection Service on March 27, at 10 Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. a.m. For more information call (601) 372-2122 Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 Watkins Dr., or visit - http://www.VFCBYRAM.org. Pastor and Live Radio Broadcast Jackson, Music Ministry will host its Easter Can- co-pastor are James and Maretta Nichols. WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Understanding why some black women support Trump

By Bill Fletcher Jr. ethnic/religious group, e.g., Lati- masses of whites still hate us, NNPA News Wire Columnist nos; Muslims, who can take some even when we get on our knees I saw it on of the racist heat away from us and do everything that they ask. Facebook. These that we have experienced for so Trump called for the execution two black women very long. of five black men who were ac- at a Trump rally It is not simply self-hatred that cused in the Central Park brutal expressing their we are facing. In some respects, rape of a white woman in 1989, support for “The that would be easy to address. only for them to be exonerated. Donald.” I real- It is that there are people who Trump calls for excluding and ized, once again, that there is a honestly believe, for whatever expelling Mexicans for allegedly certain type of emotional naiveté reason, that their personal future bringing crime to the U.S., as if that I possess when it comes to or our collective future resides in no other ethnic group has ever our people. I assume that in light conforming to the worst carica- been or is associated with crime. of the history of white supremacy tures that white America has of Trump calls for banning Muslims which we have experienced for us. They seem to believe that by from entering the U.S. for alleg- several hundred years, including joining in on the pile-on against edly bringing terrorism despite indentured servitude, slavery, Jim Latinos and Muslims, for in- the fact that most terrorist attacks Crow segregation and de facto stance, that we will somehow be- since 9/11 have been carried out segregation, not to mention the come accepted as real Americans. by white supremacists. ideological demonization of our It will never happen. Some What am I missing? Is there people at the hands of an assort- Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson have endorsed Donald Trump. black folks tried that after 9/11. It any reason to take anyone who ment of characters, that we can does not work. We are still hated. supports Trump with any degree look a racist in the eyes and know emotions about the candidacy of only when I have calmed down vative, if not outright reactionary It is the revelation that the Adolph of seriousness? I think not. their stand. Dr. Ben Carson. How is it, I have that I remind myself that not minority among black Americans Caesar character has at both the Bill Fletcher Jr. is a talk-show I found myself staring at these asked, for a black person to utter only are we, as a people, far from that are actually convinced that beginning and end of the clas- host, writer and activist. Follow two black women backing Trump some of the most ridiculous state- monolithic, but that – despite our we – ourselves – are the problem sic film “A Soldier’s Story,” i.e., him on Twitter, Facebook and at and I realized that I felt the same ments known to humanity? It is history – there is a very conser- or that there is some other racial/ the ‘game’ has been rigged and www.billfletcherjr.com. CHILD WATCH Minority voters must The other Washington, D.C. focus on what, not who By Marian Wright Edelman were involved in almost every windows of the capitol, a sort George Curry Media By Rev. Jesse Jackson stage of construction.” of Negro livery-stable, where George Curry Media we want in our society as well to make it harder for us to vote. The Smithson- Records showing how much droves of negroes were collect- as our sports. Revival of the Voting Rights In South ian Institution’s owners were paid for their slaves’ ed, temporarily kept and finally But that is not what we have. Act. A national constitutional Carolina, Afri- National Mu- labor tell us a few of these slaves’ taken to southern markets, pre- We have entrenched and often right to vote. Universal same- can-Americans seum of African names: Tom, Peter, Ben, Harry cisely like droves of horses.” concentrated poverty. Schools day registration. A national constituted a ma- American Histo- and Daniel worked on the White Slaves likely helped quarry that are unequal. Criminal jus- floor on voting rights rules. Ac- jority of Demo- ry and Culture is House. Nace, Harry and Gabe the distinctive red bricks in the tice systems that are biased. tion to curb the role of big mon- cratic voters in in the final stages worked on the Capitol. One slave Smithsonian Castle, a familiar Our neighborhoods are red- ey, particularly dark money in the primary on Feb. 27. On of construction on the National who received special notice was landmark in the middle of all the lined by banks. We get charged our politics. March 1, Super Tuesday, peo- Mall in Washington, D.C., next Philip Reid, who helped con- Smithsonian museums. Quar- more when we finance the We need an agenda to em- ple of color – African Ameri- to the Washington Monument struct the Statue of Freedom that rying was notoriously grueling purchase of a car. Fraudulent power workers. Lift the floor cans, Latinos, Asian Americans and near the National Museum sits atop the Capitol dome. He work. The bricks came from mortgage brokers have targeted with a $15 minimum wage and – constituted large portions of American History. It will be a was the only person able to solve a Maryland quarry owned by blacks and Latinos for loans a union. Guarantee paid family of the voters. The press is fo- transformative and long-overdue the puzzle of how to dissect and John Parke Custis Peter, a great- that they knew they could not leave, paid sick days, paid va- cused on whom we want. But landmark in the center of the na- reassemble the original model of grandson of Martha Washington; repay. There are active efforts cation days. This isn’t a radical we would be far better off to be tion’s capital. the statue after the sculptor who many of the slaves Peter owned to suppress our right to vote. idea: the U.S. is the only ad- focused on what we want. As the museum’s direc- knew the secret refused to help had ties to Mount Vernon, and The field is not level, the start vanced country without these Democratic candidates – not tor, Lonnie G. Bunch III, puts without being paid more money. scholars believe several of the is not fair, the rules are skewed, guarantees. We need universal, just Bernie Sanders and Hill- it, “This museum will tell the Philip Reid’s master said Philip adults who may have labored as and the officials are too often affordable health care. In South ary Clinton, but contenders in American story through the lens was “of mulatto color, short in slaves at the quarry were slaves biased. Carolina, the governor has Senate and gubernatorial races of African-American history and stature, in good health, not pre- at Mount Vernon as children. So we need targeted action turned away billions in federal as well – have to listen and culture. This is America’s story possessing in appearance, but Some of this history is com- to overcome targeted inequity. funds by refusing to expand respond. They can no longer and this museum is for all Ameri- smart in mind, a good work man memorated in Washington today. Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) Medicaid. In the resulting cri- simply expect to inherit our cans.” in a foundry, and has been em- Visitors to the U.S. Capitol can has called for a 10-20-30 plan: sis, even Bamberg County Me- votes or to ignore our concerns. One of the most striking pieces ployed in that capacity by the see a marker in the building’s arguing that 10 percent of all morial Hospital, where she was Their prospects in both the pri- visitors to the new museum will Government, at one dollar and Emancipation Hall honoring the social spending be targeted on born, has been forced to close. maries and the general election see is a slave cabin from Edisto twenty five cents per-day.” slaves and other laborers who the 474 counties where 20 per- Yes, we need police reform depend, in significant part, on Island, S.C. that was painstak- Slave coffles were a familiar helped construct it. Beneath the cent or more of the population and sentencing reform. We need giving us a reason to vote and ingly dismantled and brought to sight in Washington’s streets. inscription on a marble platform has lived in poverty for the last to give those who have served to vote in large numbers. Washington to be rebuilt at the Those lines of slaves chained is a large chunk of sandstone 30 years. These counties are their time their full citizenship We’ve already seen the im- museum’s center. It will join arti- together were horrifying to visi- from the Capitol’s original East white, black and Latino. They back, including the right to pact of this new reality. Black facts like a child’s slave shackles tors from other countries and Front Portico, with chisel marks are represented by Republicans vote. And we need to challenge Lives Matter demonstrations and Harriet Tubman’s shawl and those traveling to the capital of still visible. and by Democrats. They need the private prison-industrial across the country have raised hymn book in telling the chapter the new country seemingly built In other places new steps are targeted investment. complex, in which prisoners the demand for criminal jus- at the foundation of our national on freedom. Slave markets and being taken to honor the past. For That’s a good step, but not serve as a kind of slave labor tice reform – and Sanders and story. The slave cabin may have slave pens existed on a number many years the Treasury Annex enough. We need a develop- leased out to private companies Clinton have responded. The come from hundreds of miles of city sites, including some not building stood on the site of the ment bank to provide credit to as cut-rate rates. And this of Dreamers and the Latino up- away, but slavery itself was at the far from the spot on the Mall Freedman’s Bank, built in 1865 communities that are written course is but a beginning. rising raised the commitment heart of our nation’s capital from where the new museum will to provide an opportunity for off by the big banks. We need We’ve learned that a rising to comprehensive immigration its very beginning. stand and the Tidal Basin now wealth-building among newly a fair start for every child: ad- tide doesn’t raise all boats. reform. Traces of this other Washing- framed by beautiful cherry trees. freed slaves – an attempt to right equate nutrition, health care, Some boats are buoyant yachts, So what do we want? We ton are everywhere. As the new Others were within yards of the one of the profound wrongs the affordable quality day care, and others small row boats and know the goal: a level playing capital was rising from former White House. black community is still strug- universal access to pre-K. some are stuck at the bottom. field, equal opportunity and a woods and swampland slaves The movie 12 Years a Slave gling to overcome. In January We need funding to ensure People of color represent a ris- fair start. Carolina lost the Su- labored on many of its buildings retold the story of Solomon Nor- the U.S. Treasury Department our schools can provide the ing force in American politics. per Bowl. Clemson lost in the including the White House and thup, a free black man from New held a ceremony officially -re basics: safe buildings, mod- Many of our communities – as college football championship the Capitol. York who in 1841 was tricked naming the Treasury Annex ern learning materials, small well as many white communi- game. But they accepted the re- As the architect of the Capi- into traveling to Washington the Freedman’s Bank Building classes in early grades, skilled ties – are in deep distress. We sult because of five fundamen- tol’s office explains: “When with a promise of work as a mu- and recognizing the Freedman teachers, after-school programs need assistance targeted to tals: the playing field was level; construction of the U.S. Capitol sician. Instead he was drugged Bank’s legacy. and more. We need advanced those in need. So before we de- the rules were public; the goals Building began in 1793, Wash- and kidnapped, imprisoned in a Marian Wright Edelman is training and college to be tu- cide whom we support, let us were clear; the officials were ington, D.C. was little more than slave pen “within the very shad- president of the Children’s De- ition free, so all who qualify make certain they have heard fair; the score was transparent. a rural landscape with dirt roads ow of the Capitol,” and from fense Fund whose Leave No can pursue their dreams. We what we support. If the game had started with and few accommodations be- there illegally sold into slavery Child Behind® mission is to en- need a jobs corps, with the Jesse L. Jackson Sr. is found- one team 21 points down, the yond a small number of boarding in Louisiana. sure every child a Healthy Start, government serving as the em- er and president of the Chica- protests would have stopped houses. Skilled labor was hard As a new Congressman from a Head Start, a Fair Start, a ployer of last resort for young go-based Rainbow PUSH Co- the game. Instead, both teams to find or attract to the fledgling Illinois from 1847-1849, Abra- Safe Start and a Moral Start in people who cannot find a job. alition. You can keep up with had a fair start and an equal op- city. Enslaved laborers, who ham Lincoln described a slave life. For more information go to We need a counteroffensive his work at www.rainbowpush. portunity to win. That is what were rented from their owners, pen he saw “in view from the www.childrensdefense.org against the systematic efforts org

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Advertisement for Bids Advertisement for Bid NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT & 2,700 SQ FT VARIANCE Bid 3035 – Murrah High School Roof Replacement Bid 3038 - George Elementary School Window Restoration ZONING CASE NO. 3930 Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Of- Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Of- By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by fice, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local fice, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 2:00 P.M. (Local the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at Prevailing Time) April 08, 2016, at which time and place they will be publicly Prevailing Time) April 11, 2016, at which time and place they will be publicly page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference concerning the project will opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference concerning the project will be way affected thereby, that Armando Salazar has filed with the Planning Board be held at Murrah High School, 1400 Murrah Drive, Jackson, MS 39202 on held at George Elementary School, 1020 Hunter Street, Jackson, MS 39204, for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use Permit and a two March 24, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is non- on March 17, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is thousand seven (2,700) sq. feet Variance from the minimum requirement of mandatory but strongly suggested. The Board of Trustees reserves the right non-mandatory but strongly suggested. The Board of Trustees reserves the ten thousand (10,000) sq. ft. to allow for a church on less than one acre within to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the accep- right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the a R-1 (Single-Family) Residential District on property located at 120 Fredrica tance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date bids are acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date Ave., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more opened. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit shall be required on each set of bids are opened. A $50.00 deposit shall be required on each set of plans and particularly described as: hardcopy plans and specifications and $50.00 for digital copy. specifications, to be refunded upon return of all documents in good condition, returned by 4:30 p.m. the day of bid opening. FIFTY-TWO (52) FEET OF THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 6, OF THE A.C.JONES Bid proposals must be purchased through the website. Requester must reg- SUBDIVISION, OF LOTS 4 AND 5 OG YHR J.J.CLAY SUBDIVISION, ac- ister and order bid proposal at HYPERLINK “http://www.majordesignstudio- Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained from Burris/Wa- cording to the map or plat of said A.C. JONES SUBDIVISION of record in the plans.com” www.majordesignstudioplans.com. Questions regarding website gnon Architects, P.A., 500L office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat registration and online proposal should be directed to Plan House Printing East Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216, Phone: 601-969-7543, Book 1 at Page 8 thereof. at (662) 407-0193. For inquiries contact Major Design Studio, PLLC, 1328 Fax: 601-969-9374. Shady Street, Columbus, MS 39701, Phone: 662-425-2485, Fax: 662-241- ALSO: 6829. 3/10/2016, 3/17/2016 Ten feet off East side of Fredrica Street, and strip of land being West of and 3/10/2016, 3/17/2016 adjoining the West property line of a Lot 52 feet wide, fronting on Fredrica LEGAL Avenue, off the North side of LOT 6 of the A.C. JONES SUBDIVISION, from the South line of Lot 3, of said subdivision, 52 feet Southward to the Southern ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE OF JACKSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING LOCATION CHANGE Boundary line of the above described property.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION THE REGULAR STANDING MEETING OF THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND SCHEDULED FOR 10:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 WILL BE drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HELD AT TOUGALOO COLLEGE, WOODWORTH CHAPEL, 500 WEST President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI COUNTY LINE ROAD, TOUGALOO, Mississippi. IF ANY REASONABLE 23, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be ACCOMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE CONTACT MR. SAM heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be estab- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS GLEESE, THE CITY OF JACKSON’S ADA COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, lished upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation AT (601) 960-1863 TO ARRANGE AND SECURE THESE SERVICES. FOR to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mis- CLERK AT (601) 960-1035 OR (601) 960-1033. with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or sissippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 04/14/2016 , for: consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is 3/17/2016 made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will RE: GS# 352-022 Central High School take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for (Office of Capitol Facilities) the visually/hearing impaired. (Department of Finance and Administration) LEGAL Fire Damage Repairs EMER WITNESS my signature this 26th day of February 2016. Jackson, Mississippi PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: FLOOD HAZARD REVISIONS /s/Ester L. Ainsworth

at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents Zoning Administrator The City of Jackson, MS, Engineering Division, hereby gives notice of the may be obtained from: City of Jackson, Mississippi City’s intent to revise the flood hazard information, generally located on Hog Creek adjacent to Flowood Town Center. Specifically, the flood hazard infor- Professional: Mark S. Vaughan, Architect 3/03/2016, 3/17/2016 Address: 305 B Jefferson Street mation shall be revised along Hog Creek from a point approximately 2100 feet Clinton, Mississippi 39056 west of the centerline of East Metro Parkway to a point approximately 50 feet Phone: 601-925-6111 from the west side of Cooper Road. LEGAL Email: [email protected] As a result of the revision, the floodway shall narrow and widen and the 1% NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A deposit of $100.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with annual chance floodplain shall narrow and widen within the area of revision. CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Build- SIGN VARIANCES FOR CAPITOL MAGNOLIA LLC AND JASCO LLC ing, Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive Maps and detailed analysis of revision can be reviewed at the office of Aqua irregularities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will Engineering Services at 103 Plantation Cove, Madison, MS 39110 (Bill Col- THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON son, Aqua Engineering Services, Ltd, at 601 790-9394; E-mail Bill@aquaeng. not be available for bidders use at the bid site. THE SIGN VARIANCES FOR CAPITOL MAGNOLIA LLC AND JASCO LLC us). Interested persons may call Robert Lee, Floodplain Manager, City of TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 5, Jackson at (601) 960-1651 for additional information from March 18, 2016 Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, to April 8, 2016. Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management 219 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE 3/17/2016 3/17/2016, 3/24/2016 SIGNS & LICENSE DIVISION (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 3/17/2016 3/24/2016 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION City of Jackson Advertisement for Bid Jackson, Mississippi NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESER- VATION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING Re-Bid 3026 - Roof Replacement at Clausell Elementary School (Re-Bid) Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jack- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016, AT 12:00 P.M. son, Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the IN THE ANDREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE bid must be stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at which Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by WARREN HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACK- the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business time said bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall located at 219 SON, MISSISSIPPI. South President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the fol- Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. lowing: (Local Prevailing Time) April 19, 2016, at which time and place they will be I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS publicly opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference concerning the proj- ect will be held at Clausell Elementary School, 3330 Harley Street, Jackson, 00190-040516 ----- 24—Month Sale of Savaged Defaced/Bent Alumi- A. OLD BUSINESS num Signs/Bent/Twisted Steel Posts & Various Other Scrap Iron & Metal MS 39209, on April 5, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. Attendance at the pre-bid con- ference is non-mandatory but strongly suggested. The Board of Trustees 1. CASE NO. 2015-21, REQUEST BY: ERIN GUYTON (APPLICANT: reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to 21064-040516------24–Month Supply of Precast Concrete Manhole Sec- TOM ROSS) TO REPLACE EXISTING SPANISH TILE ROOF AT 1621 tions & Reinforced Concrete Pipe withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days PEACHTREE ST. WITH ASPHALT SHINGLES IN THE BELHAVEN HIS- from the date bids are opened. A $50.00 deposit shall be required for each TORIC DISTRICT. 75077-040516------24—Month Supply of Red Clay Sand & White River set of printed plans and specifications, to be refunded upon return of all documents in good condition within ten days of bid opening. Sand 2. CASE NO. 2016-03, REQUEST BY: WERDNA B MCCLURKIN REV TRUST (APPLICANT: CHRISTINA MCKINNEY) TO INSTALL AN EXTE- Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained from Burris/ 88598-040516------24 –Month Supply of Swimming Pool Purification RIOR DECK ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE HOME WITH OTHER SITE Chemicals Wagnon Architects, P.A., 500L East Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS MODIFICATIONS LOCATED AT 1344 SAINT MARY ST. IN THE BELHAV- 39216, Phone: 601-969-7543, Fax: 601-969-9374. EN HISTORIC DISTRICT. BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT HYPERLINK “http://WWW.JACK- 3/17/2016, 3/24/2016 SONMS.GOV” WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV. B. NEW BUSINESS

The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of pro- 1. CASE NO. 2016-06, REQUEST BY: WAYNE PACKER (APPLICANT: LEGAL posal forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South WILLIAM BIRDSONG JR.) TO DEMOLISH AND REBUILD A SHED DAM- President Street, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. AGED BY FIRE LOCATED AT 1515 RIVERSIDE DRIVE. IN THE BELHAV- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE Copies of bid specifications are filed with the City Clerk for public record EN HISTORIC DISTRICT. in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mis- ZONING CASE NO. 3931 sissippi Legislature. 2. CASE NO. 2016-07, REQUEST BY: BEN PUCKETT TO DEMOLISH AND REBUILD GARAGE LOCATED AT 900 EUCLID AVE. IN THE BEL- By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in HAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 Public Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affect- and equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the 3. CASE NO. 2016-08, REQUEST BY JOHN WEAVER TO ADD A ed thereby, that Robert Robbins has filed with the Planning Board for the City City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall SCREENED PORCH TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE HOME LOCATED AT of Jackson, an application requesting a Variance of thirteen feet to build within submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan 1320 BELVOIR CIRCLE. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. twelve feet of the required 25 feet setback for front yards within an R-1A (Single- Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions Family) Residential District on property located at Parcel 583-74-2 on London set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to II. OTHER ITEMS Ave., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bid- particularly described as: der or offer, from being awarded an eligible contract. For more informa- III. ADJOURN tion on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Office of Economic LOT 2, NETHERLANDS POINTE, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO A MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO 3/17/2016, 3/24/2016 Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the CHANCERY CLERK OF HINDS COUNTY AT JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI IN PLAT Office of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second BOOK 39, PAGE 31, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS MAP AND PLAT IS HERE Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. MADE IN AID OF AND AS A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew reserves the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. Presi- submitted. Bid awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quot- dent Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, ing the lowest net price in accordance with specifications. The award at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro could be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the for all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to award ac- area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before cording to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in of such statement means the City will make that determination during advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or the bid review. auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired.

Hellene Greer, CPPB; Manager WITNESS my signature this 26th day of February 2016. Purchasing Division (601) 960-1533 or 1025 /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Zoning Administrator 3/10/2016, 3/17/2016 City of Jackson, Mississippi 3/03/2016, 3/17/2016 CLASSIFIED

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ZONING CASE NO. 3933 ZONING CASE NO. 3932 ZONING CASE NO. 3924

By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any any way affected thereby, that Singh Petro, LLC has filed with the Planning thereby, that Vernon Smith has filed with the Planning Board for the City of way affected thereby, that Major Singh has filed with the Planning Board for Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a fourteen (14) feet Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from SUD - Special Use District the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use Permit to operate a liquor Variance from the east/rear building setback where a fifteen feet setback for to NMU-1 – (Neighborhood) Mixed-Use District for a mixed use development store within a C-2 (Limited) Commercial District, on property located at 2570 rear yards is required and a five (5) feet Variance from the side yard variance on property located at 5055 Manhattan Rd., in the First Judicial District of Hinds N. Siwell Rd., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and where a twenty–five (25) feet set back is required for properties that adjoin County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: being more particularly described as: residentially zoned properties within a C-2 (Limited) Commercial District on property located at 1302 North State St., in the First Judicial District of Hinds Tract I Parcel 1: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 56 of Oak Creek Subdivi- County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: sion, Part 1, as said subdivision is platted and recorded in the office of Chan- Parcel No. 1-A certain parcel of land being situated in the NE ¼ OF Section cery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, MS (in Plat Book 27, Page 7), refer- THE EAST 101 FEET OF THE PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY DAVID L. JONES 14, Township 6 North, Range 1 East, Hinds County, Mississippi, and being ence to this subdivision is made in aid of and as a part of this description; run THROUGH THE WARRANTY DEED FROM P. ZEB JONES, ADMINISTRA- more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: thence North 75 degrees 05 minutes East and along South line of said Oak TOR, RECORDED IN BOOK 1908 AT PAGE 531, OF THE RECORDS OF Creek Subdivision for a distance of 150. 0 feet to an iron pin; run thence, leav- THE CHANCERY CLERK OF HINDS COUNTY AT JACKSON, MISSIS- Beginning at a point on the line between Sections 13 and 14, Township 6 ing the South Line of Oak Creek Subdivision, South 14 degrees 55 minutes SIPPI, AND THROUGH WARRANTY DEED FROM SYLVIA ROBERTS North, Range 1 East, which point is 3690 feet North of the corner common to East for a distance of 99.0 feet to an iron pin; run thence South 75 degrees PEARSON, CONSERVATOR, RECORDED IN BOOK 1892 AT PAGE 514 Sections 13, 14, 23, and 24, Township 6 North, Range 1 East, and run thence 05 minutes West for a distance of 150.0 feet to an iron pin on a line 30.0 feet OF THE AFORESAID RECORDS, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED AT West at a right angle a distance of 420 feet; thence North and parallel with East of and parallel to the centerline of North Siwell Road as said road is now THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INSTERSECTION OF NORTH STATE line between Sections 13 and 14 for a distance of 600 feet; thence East at laid out and established (March 16,1979); run thence North 14 degrees 55 STREET AND POPLAR BOULEVARD FRONTING 133 FEET,MORE OR a right angle a distance of 420 feet to a point on the line between Sections minutes west and along said 30.0 feet East of and parallel to the centerline LESS, ON NORTH STATE STREET AND 101FEET ON POPLAR BOULE- 13 and 14; thence South along said section line a distance of 600 feet to the of said North Siwell Road for a distance of 99.0 feet to the point of beginning. VARD, AND ALSO BEING ONE AND THE SAME PROPERTY WHICH IS Point of Beginning. Subject to a 15 foot easement on the West side and less MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS,TO-WIT: that part that lies within the right of way lines of Manhattan Road as now laid The above described parcel of property is located in Southwest Quarter (SW out and improved. 1/4) of Section 21, Township 5 North Range 1 West, Hinds County, Missis- THE WEST 101 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACTS OF sippi, and contains 0.27 acres, more or less. LAND: Parcel No. 2- A certain parcel of land being situated in the NE ¼ of Section 14, Township 6 North, Range l East, Hinds County, Mississippi, and being Parcel 2: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 56 of Oak Creek Sub- TRACT 1: more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: division Part 1, as said subdivision is platted and recorded in the office of the THE SOUTH TWO-THIRDS OF LOT 7, SQUARE “D”, OF THE NORTH PARK Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson MS (in Plat Book 27 at Page 7), ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION IN AND TO THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSIS- Beginning at a point in the east line of Section 14, Township 6 North, Range reference to this subdivision is made in aid of and as a part of this description; SIPPI, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF WHICH IS ON FILE 1 East, where said line is intersected by the Easterly projection of the North run thence South 14 degrees 55 minutes East along a line 30.0 feet East and AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF HINDS line of North Broadmoor, Part 5, run thence Northerly along the East line of parallel to. the centerline of North Siwell Road as said road is now laid out COUNTY AT JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN SURVEYORS RECORD BOOK A Section 14 for a distance of 135 feet, more or less, to the Southeast corner of and established (March 16,1979) for a distance of 99.0 feet to the point of the AT PAGE 309, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE IN AID OF AND the above described Parcel #1; run thence Westerly along the South line of beginning; run thence North 75 degrees 05 minutes East for distance of 119.0 said Parcel #1 for a distance of 420 feet to the Southwest corner thereof; run feet to an iron pin; run thence South 75 degrees 05 minutes West for a dis- AS A PART HEREOF. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY thence Southerly and along the projection of the West line of Parcel #1 for tance of 119.0 feet to an iron pin on said line 30.0 feet East of and parallel to J.L. ROBERTS BY INSTRUMENTS RECORDED IN BOOK 160 AT PAGE 44, a distance of 127.0 feet to a point in the North line of North Broadmoor, Part the centerline of North Siwell Road, run thence North 14 degrees 55 minutes AND IN BOOK 252 AT PAGE 555, OF THE RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. 5, run thence· Easterly along the North line of North Broadmoor, Part 5, and West along said line 30.0 feet East of and parallel to the centerline of North said line extended, for a distance of 420 feet to the Point of Beginning, Less Siwell Road for distance of 87.0 feet to the point of the beginning. TRACT II: and Except that part lying with the right of way lines of Manhattan Road as BEGINNING EAST SIDE OF NORTH STATE STREET 66 2/3 FEET NORTH now laid out and improved. The above described parcel of property is located in Southwest Quarter (SW OF POPLAR BOULEVARD; NORTH 66 2/3 FEET; EAST 126 FEET; SOUTH 1/4) of Section 21, Township 5 North Range 1 West, Hinds County, Missis- 66 2/3 FEET; WEST 118 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING IN LOTS Tract II sippi, and contains 0.24 acres, more or less. 6 AND 7, BLOCK “D” NORTH PARK ADDITION, IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF HINDS COUNTY, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, RECORDED IN Parcel No.1- Beginning at a point common to Sections 13, 14, 23, and 24, AND; PLAT BOOK A PAGE 309. Township 6 North, Range 1East, run thence West on the line between Sec- tions 14, and 23, Township 6 North, Range 1East, a distance of 435 feet; Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 56 of Oak Creek Subdivision, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN WARRANTY DEED RE- run thence North and parallel to the line common to Sections 13 and 14 a Part 1, as said subdivision is platted and recorded in the office of the Chan- CORDED IN DEED BOOK 4940, AT PAGE 726, OF THE LAND RECORDS distance of 3690 feet to the Point of Beginning, which point is also fixed as cery Clerk of Hinds County Jackson MS, in Plat book 27, Page 7,reference OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. the Northeast boundary of the 16 acre tract of land heretofore sold by Tim E. to this subdivision is hereby made in aid of and as part of this description; Cooper and Mrs. Gay Buckley Cooper to Wirt A. Yerger; run, then North a dis- run thence S 14 degrees 55 minutes East along a line 30.0 feet East of and Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- tance of 600 feet along the line parallel to the line common to Sections 13 and parallel to the centerline of North Siwell Road as said road is now laid out and drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. established (July 31,1980) for a distance of 184.0 feet to a point; run thence President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 14, Township 6 North, Range 1 East, aforesaid; run thence West a distance of North 75 degrees 05 minutes East, 107.0 feet to the point of the beginning; 23, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be 405 feet to a point; run thence South 600 feet to the Northwest corner of the thence North 14 degrees 55 minutes West 48.0 feet; thence North 75 degrees heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be estab- tract of land heretofore sold by Tim E. cooper and Mrs. Gay Buckley Cooper 05 minutes East 46.0 feet; thence South 14 degrees 55 minutes East 48.0 lished upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to Wirt A. Yerger; run thence East along the North line of the Wirt A. Yerger feet; thence South 75 degrees 05 minutes West 46.0 feet to the point of be- to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any property 405 feet to the Point of Beginning. ginning. Said property being situated in the SW 1/4 of Section 21, T5N, R1 W, person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed Hinds County, MS and containing 0.05 acres, more or less. with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or Parcel No. 2- Part of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 14, in T-6-N, R-1-E, in consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is Hinds County, Mississippi, described as follows: Beginning at the SE corner Subject to the following easement, to-wit: made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will of Lot 21in North Broadmoor Part 6, as recorded in Plat Book 12 at Page 7, take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for which point is also on the North line of North Broadmoor Part 5, thence East Beginning at the SW corner of Lot 56, Oak Creek Subdivision, Part 1, as the visually/hearing impaired. along the North line of North Broadmoor, Part 5 for a distance of 420 feet; said subdivision is platted and recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of thence North parallel with the East line of Said Lot 21for a distance of 128.6 Hinds County Mississippi in Plat Book 27, Page 7, run thence South 14 de- WITNESS my signature this 29th day of February 2016. feet; thence West 420 feet to the East line of said Lot 21; thence South along grees 55 minutes East for a distance of 30.0 feet to a point; run thence North said line 121.2 feet to the Point of Beginning. 14 degrees 55 minutes West a distance of 183.0 feet to a point; run thence /s/Ester L. Ainsworth South 75 degrees 05 minutes East a distance of 183.0 feet to the point of Zoning Administrator TRACT III beginning. The above described property is located in the SW 1/4 if Section City of Jackson, Mississippi 21, T5N, R1 W, Hinds County, MS, and contains 0.13 acres, more or less. Parcel No. 1- Lots 18, 19, 20, and 21, North Broadmoor, Part 6, a subdivision 3/03/2016, 3/17/2016 according to a map or plat thereof which is on file and of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi in Plat Book Said application was heard by the City Planning Board on Wednesday, Janu- 12 at Page 7, reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of ary 27, 2016 with a recommendation to deny. The applicant has filed an Ap- this description. peal of the recommendation of the Planning Board. The Case will be heard at the City Council’s Zoning Meeting in the Council Chambers, First Floor, Parcel No. 2 - Lots 13 and 14, North Broadmoor, Part 5, a subdivision ac- City Hall, 219 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 2:30 p.m., on cording to a map or plat thereof which is on file and of record in the Office of Monday, March 21, 2016. the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi in Plat Book 11 . at Page 35, reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this WITNESS my signature this 29th day of February 2016. description. /s/Ester L. Ainsworth TRACT IV Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi A parcel of land situated in the Northeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Sections 14, T6N, R1E, Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described 3/03/2016, 3/17/2016 as follows: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Commence at an iron pin at the intersection of the North right of way line of Bounds Street and the East right of way ling of Manhattan Road as both are Advertisement for Bids now laid out and in use, said iron pin being the Southwest corner of lot 30, block 4, North Meadows, Part 4; thence run North 87 degrees, 21minutes West-60.07 Bid 3036 Forest Hill High School Gym Floor Replacement feet to a point on the West right of way line of aforementioned Manhattan Road; Bid 3037 Jim Hill High School Gym Floor Replacement thence run the following bearings and distances along said West right of way line; South .02 degrees, 41 minutes East-702.26 feet to the point of curvature of Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bids will be received by the a curve bearing to the left having a delta angle of 51degrees, 56 minutes and a Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Of- radius of 160.0 feet; thence run South 25 degrees 41minutes East a chord dis- fice, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 2:00 P.M. (Local tance of 124.23 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue along said West Prevailing Time) April 08, 2016, at which time and place they will be publicly right of way line of Manhattan Road; South 51degrees 41minutes East a chord opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference concerning the project will distance of 16.37 feet to the point of tangency of said curve; South 54 degrees, be held at Forest Hill High School Gym, 2607 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 37 minutes East-253.34 feet; South 33 degrees, 38 minutes East-33.34 feet; 39212, on March 18, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. A Pre-Bid Conference concerning the thence leaving said West right of way line run North 89 degrees, 23 minutes project will be held at Jim Hill High School Gym, 2185 Fortune Street, Jack- West along the North line of the Council School Manhattan Property and an son, MS 39204, on March 18, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. Attendance at the pre-bid extension thereof for a distance of 485.5 feet; thence run North 58 degrees 40 conference is non-mandatory but strongly suggested. The Board of Trustees minutes West-99.54 feet to the center line of an open ditch; thence run North reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to with- 02 degrees, 34 minutes West along said center line 226.87 feet to a point on hold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the centerline of a 15 foot sanitary sewer easement having a 30 inch sanitary the date bids are opened. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit shall be required sewer main running along said center line; thence run the following bearings on each set of plans and specifications. Deposits are to be submitted to Jack- and distances along said 30 inch sanitary sewer main; South 64 degrees, 49 son Public School, Pamela Young, Environmental and Technical Services, minutes East-233.00 feet; North, 89 degrees, 57 minutes East-131.96 feet to 101 Near Street, Jackson, MS 39203. Phone: 601-960-8969. the Point of Beginning; containing 2.1 acres. Proposals may be picked up at the address listed above or by emailing Ana Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- Crossley at HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” acrossley@ drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. jackson.k12.ms.us . President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard 3/10/2016, 3/17/2016 both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Cryptogram Solution Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Admin- istrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired.

WITNESS my signature this 26th day of February 2016.

/s/Ester L. Ainsworth Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi

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3.556x4 48 Web 3.33x4 46 Web 16 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 www.mississippilink.com BASEBALL RECAP Lady Tigers JSU Tigers sweep foes in doubleheader Swag.org defeated in three RBI while Yamil Pagan, Carlos The Jackson State offense was Ocasio and Joseph Estrada each col- clicking on all cylinders on Tuesday lected two hits in the contest. home opener against NCAA Division II LeMoyne Samford reliever Shelton (1-0) col- Owen College, as the Tigers swept the lected the win after allowing one run Mississippi Link Newswire Magicians 23-2 in the first game of a on three hits over an inning of work. The Jackson State softball team (2-11) doubleheader and 20-3 in the night- ALST hurler Austin Bizzle (1- opened its home season when they took cap. 2) shouldered the loss for the Hor- on Southeast Missouri State (6-9) Tues- In the first game, Jackson State (9- nets. Bizzle scattered four runs (zero day in a doubleheader at the JSU Softball 7) belted 19 hits, including three home earned) on two hits and three walks in Stadium. Despite the 1-11 loss to start the runs and five doubles. The Tigers big two innings of work. day, the Lady Tigers responded well in inning was the third when Jackson Arkansas 14, Grambling State 4 game two and finished the day with a hard State scored 14 runs on nine hits. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Gram- fought battle. Anthony Stricklin and Mark Watson bling State suffered a 14-4 setback GAME 1 hit back-to-back jacks in the inning. to #13 Arkansas on Tuesday at Baum JSU 1 vs. SEMO 11 Stricklin and Angeliny Maduro both Stadium. The Redhawks scored four runs within had a 3-for-5 day at the plate with four Grambling State (4-10) was led of- RBI. three innings before the Lady Tigers were Jackson State baseball players celebrate during a game Tuesday. fensively by Angel Peguero and Dan- able to get on the scoreboard. They re- JKST’s Miguel Yrigoyen (2-0) al- iel Barnett, who both blasted solo sponded by scoring their only point at the lowed one run on two hits, while strik- out seven. and walking one. home runs in the third inning. Barnett bottom of the third when Lyndsey Colvin ing out 10 and walking one in six in- Tennessee-Martin 9, Alabama AAMU’s Jordan Benford (1-2) went 3-for-4 with three RBI while singled to second base to bring Ashley nings of work. A&M 2 tossed seven innings, allowing eight Peguero also tallied three hits. Neal home. In the second contest, Jackson State HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Tennessee- runs (three earned) on 12 hits, while Arkansas (14-3) had five different SEMO then went on a run in the fourth continued their hot hitting at the plate. Martin defeated Alabama A&M 9-2 striking out two and walking three. players tally multi-hit and three post- inning by recording a couple of homeruns Stricklin tallied a solo home run and on Tuesday at Bulldog Field. Samford 18, Alabama State 7 ed multi-RBI days at the plate against and RBIs for a six run, six hit inning. The a triple, collecting three RBI, in the UT-Martin (7-10) jumped on the MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama GRAM pitchers. C Shaddy went eleventh run for the Redhawks was in the Tigers’ eight-run second inning. CJ board early and often against Alabama State fell to Samford 18-7 on Tuesday 3-for-3, including two doubles, with fifth inning which put them up 10, and the Newsome hit a grand slam in the third A&M (4-14), posting at least one run at Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Com- six RBI and two runs scored. game was brought to a close. to give the Tigers a 13-2 lead. Jesus and one hit in all but two innings. plex in non-conference action. U of A starter Issac Campbell (2- Jackson State had one run, seven hits, Santana also hit a two-run home run in AAMU’s Tanner Ivey collected two Despite scoring first, Alabama State 0) picked up the win after scattering and 2 errors. Sybil Lozano suffered the the fifth while Cornelius Copeland hit of the Bulldogs’ four hits, while D (10-8) was unable to limit Samford’s three runs on four hits, striking out loss to bring her record to 1-3. a three-run blast in the sixth. Payne and D White collected the other (10-7) offensive outburst in the sec- four and walking one. GAME 2 Vincent Anthonia (2-2) threw five hits. ond, sixth, eighth and ninth innings. Grambling State’s Creighton JSU 8 vs. SEMO 9 innings to collect the win for the Ti- UTM’s starter Shane Seckinger (1- Samford took advantage of the Hor- Hoover (1-1) was credited with the The Lady Tigers started scoring efforts gers. Anthonia scattered two runs 1) held the Bulldogs hitless in two in- nets six miscues and drew nine walks. loss, allowing eight runs on 10 hits. in the first inning once Canessa Swanson (zero unearned) on five hits and struck nings of action, while striking out one ALST’s Chris Biocic picked up He walked four and struck out three. was batted in on Ashley Neal’s single to shortstop. SEMO responded with a homerun hit by Turner who was also the first batter of the second inning. Rough day on the diamond for Valley Jackson State took a 4-1 lead in the bot- tom of the second with three runs ran in by Mississippi Link Newswire six runs to take a 10-7 lead. Marcus S. Gore, L. Colvin, and D. Knight. ITTA BENA – The Mississippi Val- Jones grounded out to the second base- During the third and fourth innings, the ley State Delta Devils and Bulldogs men but he earned a RBI for Waddell. Redhawks collected five runs to take the of Alabama A & M were scheduled to A single by Alex Bravo brought in 6-4 lead. Three more runs were ran in the clash on the diamond in a three-game Wheeler, while Jones back up in the fifth inning to bring their scoring to an end. series over the weekend, however due batting rotation, scored Waddell on a The Lady Tigers went scoreless in the to heavy rain in the Mississippi Delta, a base on balls. With the bases loaded, third and fifth innings. Two runs were double was played Tuesday. Edward Cox was hit by a pitch to score scored in both the fourth and sixth to wrap Mississippi Valley dropped both con- Bravo. McWright singled scoring two up scoring efforts for the game. tests; in game one MVSU fell 5-2 and runners; Jones and Lindsey turned The loss was given to Merina Young 12-10 in extra innings in game two. up the heat to reach the home plate. who pitched 4.1 innings while allowing Mississippi Valley faces the Hornets of Alabama State University Friday. The Bulldogs scored one run in the Wheeler once again made a big place, seven hits and nine runs. top of the first to start scoring. AAMU left field scoring Waddell. into AAMU’s lead. Arrington Smith singling to bring in Cox. The Lady Tigers will be back on the would also score an additional run in Alabama A & M scored once more doubled, scoring Chris McWright and Alabama A & M scored once in the field tomorrow, March 16, as they host La- the fourth. The sixth inning proved to in the top of the ninth to bring the final Drew Wheeler. Alex Bravo’s run was eighth and twice in the ninth to knot the mar University for a double header. First be the Delta Devils’ Achilles heel as to 5-2. the result of a fielder’s choice and a score at 10-all, taking the contest into pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. Come out and they allowed two runners to cross home Game two lasted longer than the first, throwing error by the short stop. extra innings. support your Jackson State softball team plate. lasting four hours due to extra innings. In the top of the fifth, the Bulldogs Neither team was able to score in as they continue weekly play and weekend Down 4-0, Mississippi Valley dug With eight pitchers taking the mound nailed two balls outside the fence for the tenth, however the Bulldogs pulled play at home. deep, scoring two runners in the sev- between the two teams, the game was two additional runs. The top of the sixth ahead by two in the eleventh to secure Upcoming (home) game: enth. Gabriel Waddell easily doubled thrilling to watch. saw an Alabama A & M player single the contest. March 18 at 6 p.m. against Texas South- on a beautiful ball to centerfield, scor- The Bulldogs took an early lead but advance home on a series of errors The Delta Devils take the diamond at ern ing Drew Wheeler. Caleb Lindsey ac- in the top of the second, scoring four by Mississippi Valley. 6 p.m. March 18, for game one against March 19 at noon against Texas South- complished what any batter with a run- runs. MVSU rallied back in the bottom The seventh inning was totally in fa- the Hornets of Alabama State Univer- ern ner on base hopes to gain by singling to of the third, scoring two runs to slice vor of the Delta Devils as they scored sity in Montgomery, Ala.

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ByTerri Schlichenmeyer family – leaving Ollison’s moth- By age 13, he could no longer profanity, TV-as-babysitter, fists darn good tale that it doesn’t dis- music, but because the memoir Mississippi Link Newswire er with a ‘tween and two small ignore that he was gay. and sore feet. We’re taken from solve into whining or poor-me- itself leaves its mark. And if that Vinyl is making a comeback. children – he rarely returned. But School, by then, had joined neighborhood to neighborhood ing, testament to Ollison’s story- sounds like solid gold to you, Those are five words that put he left a gift behind: stacks of vi- music as a thing of refuge; Ol- as the lights are shut off, the rent telling skills. then give this book a spin. a smile on a music aficionado’s nyl. lison excelled at his lessons, isn’t paid, and he’s taunted with “Soul Serenade” is one of Terri Schlichenmeyer can be face. A CD isn’t the same, they Ollison says he remembers achieved good grades, made words that his sister has to ex- those books that sticks in your reached at bookwormsez@ya- say. An MP3 is nowhere near poking around music stores with friends and expanded his playl- plain. It’s chaos – but it’s also a brain – not only for the suggested hoo.com. as good. You don’t get the right his father, ogling covers, eager ist. As he grew, he also wondered sound unless you’re spinning a for approval of his taste in per- about his father sometimes but record, so vinyl is coming back formers – Chaka Khan, Bobby was largely indifferent, even as – but, for people like Rashod Ol- Womack, Stevie Wonder. Olli- the man lay dying. lison in “Soul Serenade,” it never son recalls fascination with their And then an aunt told Ollison really left. record labels spinning on the something that made him change There was once a time when turntable. Michael Jackson gave his tune. “Dusty” Ollison’s parents were him comfort. Aretha was a mood “Soul Serenade” starts where happy. barometer. They all taught him many good memoirs do: with a He knows it’s true; he has about grown-up love through lyr- faded picture of a time that bare- evidence of it in the form of a ics. ly seems possible. From there, picture taken at the beginning With his mother working two we’re surprised by a death that of their marriage, which lasted full-time jobs to keep food on the promises to taint much of what’s 13 years. When they split, he table, Ollison counted on music to come, all wrapped in family was old enough to witness but to anchor him. It was his means lore. too young to understand, having of escape as his oldest sister took But don’t get complacent. Au- become inured to the fights, the her rage out on him, as his family thor Rashod Ollison doesn’t al- cheating and the drinking at his moved repeatedly, and as he was low any lingering. Soon enough, home near Hot Springs, Ark. bullied in school for “actin’ like his story becomes angry yell- After Ollison’s father fled his a woman.” ing, a smack upside the head, “The Firebrand and the First Lady” By Patricia Bell-Scott • c.2016, Alfred A. Knopf $30.00 / $39.00 Canada • 480 Pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer her widowhood. Roosevelt en- Mississippi Link Newswire couraged Murray in her activ- You know your own mind. ism. After thinking things through, It was a support that Mur- you have your opinions and ray imagined she felt long after while you’re willing to listen Mrs. Roosevelt’s death. to what others say, you’re also I would not, under the broad- willing to defend what you be- est of terms, call “The Firebrand lieve in. And, as in the new book and the First Lady” a pleasure “The Firebrand and the First read. Lady” by Patricia Bell-Scott, That’s not to say that this your friends don’t necessarily book isn’t a pleasure – it’s just have to agree with you. not something you’d pick up to Eleanor Roosevelt’s Camp relax with. Author Patricia Bell- Tera, nestled near New York’s Scott goes deep into the politics Hudson River, was initially and work of both Roosevelt and meant to be a temporary, leg-up Murray (more the latter than the place for Depression-era wom- mulatto slave whose stories of former) and that can be very en who were destitute and to- injustice she grew up hearing. dry. It’s informative – Bell-Scott tally without resources. Though Murray lost her mother when tells a story that’s been largely she was young, educated and she was just 3; a few years later, hidden for decades, about a married, Pauli Murray was there her father was institutionalized, woman who left her mark on because of ill health. then murdered; and her brother social issues in many ways – but Recovery-time aside, Mur- was lobotomized. She, herself, it’s far from lively. Adding more ray’s tenure at Camp Tera was had health problems and was of- details of Murray’s personal life beneficial: a friend had told her ten severely underweight; dur- might’ve helped; that’s what I that Roosevelt answered all cor- ing one of her hospitalizations, was hungriest for, but didn’t get respondence and Murray took she finally admitted that she was enough of. that to heart. In 1938, a few attracted to women, which was I think this is an important years after she was kicked out then considered to be a mental work of history and definitely of Camp Tera for “disrespect- health issue. worth reading but you’ll want ing the first lady,” she wrote a It took awhile for Murray to to be in the mood for it, par- protest letter to Roosevelt, re- tell Roosevelt all that. Before ticularly if you usually like questing intercession in FDR’s she did, and because of that lots of energy in your stories. stance on anti-lynching laws. first protest note, the two- cor If you’re a scholar or historian Activism was Murray’s passion responded for years in letters reading “The Firebrand and the and the answer she got wasn’t that offered guidance, outrage First Lady,” though, the pace is what she’d wanted but it did, and rebuttal. The women didn’t something you probably won’t as promised, come from Roos- always agree, but they always mind. evelt. seemed to attempt to understand Terri Schlichenmeyer can be Murray was born in 1910, one another’s take on issues. reached at bookwormsez@ya- the feisty granddaughter of a Murray supported Roosevelt in hoo.com.

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www.mississippilink.com MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 Father-son artists share gifts with the community

By Joey Matthews Jerome wanted to be an artist ever Special from the Richmond Free Press since he can remember. (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Jerome W. “I can recall loving to draw even be- Jones Jr. and his son, Jeromyah, share a fore elementary school,” he said. “My deep passion for painting. mother encouraged me and recognized Their works, many featuring portraits that it was a gift I had from my heavenly of noted people, provide uplift, educa- father.” tion and motivation to untold thousands To hone his skills, he earned a bach- who have viewed them at exhibits and elor’s degree in painting and print mak- online. ing from Virginia Commonwealth Uni- The Henrico County, Virginia artists versity in 1980. He became a full-time, said their art is inspired by their mutual freelance artist in 1987. faith in Yah, the Hebrew name for God. Jeromyah said his father did not have “We enjoy waking up in the morning to prod him to become an artist. and brainstorming on how we can watch “He took me to art shows, museums the hand of our father at work by inspir- and exhibits, but he never had to push ing us to do our paintings,” said Jones, the field of art on me,” he said. 56. “I was born with a creative spirit, so it “Every place we go is our gallery,” just came natural to me,” he added. 26-year-old Jeromyah added. “Life is Jeromyah earned a bachelor’s degree our studio and the world is our museum.” in comprehensive art from Hampton The Jones men live by the credo that University in 2011 and has pursued a ca- they are “teaching the art of life through reer in the arts ever since. the love of art.” Jerome’s wife of 32 years, Kemery, Fifteen paintings from their “Inge- gets the credit for helping turn their ar- nious Artistic Minds (I AM)” portrait tistic dreams into success. “She holds the collection are on exhibit in the first floor Jerome W. Jones Jr., (right) and his son, Jeromyah, stand by a display in the Richmond, Va.’s Patrick Henry Building on Capitol fort down for us,” Jeromyah said of his of the state’s Patrick Henry Building, Square of portraits they completed as part of their “Ingenious Artistic Minds (I AM)” collection. Their work will be on exhibited mother. “She is an amazing person.” 1111 E. Broad St. through March 31. PHOTO BY SANDRA SELLARS/RICHMOND FREE PRESS While much of their artwork is done They include “inspirational people at home, they draw inspiration and spiri- who have made a positive difference in Marshall. their works after Secretary of the Com- seek to have their paintings exhibited in tual connection from the outdoors. society,” Jerome said. Many are autographed by the people monwealth Levar Stoney and Kaci Eas- accessible community venues such as “I go to Maymont Park a lot and paint Featured are civil rights icons Dr. they depict. ley, executive director of the Executive libraries, community centers, churches, in the gazebo and other places,” Jero- Martin Luther King Jr., Oliver W. Hill “It’s an honor to have our art on dis- Mansion, inquired about their paintings. universities and small businesses. myah said. “I love being in the presence Sr., Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Dr. Wyatt T. play there,” said Jerome. The talented duo recently was lauded To achieve that goal, their works are of nature. That’s when the creativity Walker and Shirley Chisholm, as well as The works will be exhibited through nationally in a CNN profile and a Huff- on view in places including the Thomas flows. musicians B.B. King and Wynton Mar- March 31. Visitors can use the Capitol ington Post article. In July 2014, they H. Henderson Center at Virginia Union “There’s so much beauty in the world salis, tennis great Serena Williams and Square entrance to see the free exhibit. were among those named to Ebony University, Second Baptist Church in that the heavenly father is creating,” he Samuel DeWitt Proctor, the theologian Gov. Terry McAuliffe acknowledged magazine’s “The Coolest Black Family the West End, the Randolph Community said. “We’re just apprentices in his stu- for whom Virginia Union University’s the work and contributions of the father- in America” list. Center in the West End, the Hotchkiss dio.” theological seminary is named. son artists during a Black History Month Jeromyah said their artistic mission Community Center in North Side and Jerome added, “This is something we Jerome painted 14 of the pieces in the reception in late February at the Execu- includes “taking our art to the people.” Waller and Company Jewelers and the love doing together and we’re blessed exhibit, and his son did one – of the late tive Mansion. “A lot of people may not go to a mu- Supreme Hair Styling Lounge, both in by our heavenly father with the ability U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Jerome said they were asked to show seum or gallery,” he explained, so they Downtown. to do it.” Rihanna to be honored New faith-based films tone down at BET’s Black Girls Rock religion, amp up star power By Sandy Cohen The Associated Press Other honorees include writer- AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK – Rihanna will producer Shonda Rhimes, R&B LOS ANGELES – For some be honored at BET’s “Black icon Gladys Knight, “Walking filmgoers, hearing a movie- de Girls Rock!” awards. Dead” star and playwright Da- scribed as “faith-based” makes it The singer will receive the nai Gurira and actress Amandla a must-see. But just as many oth- Rock Star Award at the annual Stenberg. ers find the term a turn-off. event honoring black women, Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza To reach audiences beyond BET announced Monday. and Opal Tometi, founders of the Christian church-goers that “Black Girls Rock!” will tape the Black Lives Matter move- generally propel the genre, some April 1, at the New Jersey Per- ment, will also be honored. producers of faith-based films are forming Arts Center in Newark, Tracee Ellis Ross, star of ramping up the star power and N.J. The show will air April 5, ABC’s “black-ish,” will host the tamping down the evangelical on BET. event. Rihanna messages. The latest example is “Miracles From Heaven,” starring Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah, which tells the true story of a 9-year-old Texas girl who inexplicably re- covers from an incurable condi- tion after surviving a 30-foot fall. Among the film’s producers are pastors T.D. Jakes and DeVon Franklin – the team behind 2014’s $100 million hit “Heaven is for Queen Latifah, Kylie Rogers, and Jennifer Garner star in Miracles from Real” – who say they aim to make Heaven. movies for all audiences, not just religious ones. injuries and ultimately shows no tional cinema at the UCLA School “I think sometimes when peo- signs of the disorder. She later of Theater, Film and Television. ple hear ‘faith-based,’ to them that tells her mom she went to heaven “It’s a label, but it’s not magi- is code for preachy, that is code and talked to Jesus during the or- cal. It doesn’t guarantee box- for more medicine, and it’s also deal. office turnout,” she said, citing sometimes code for lower quality, The film is being released Paramount’s 2014 big-budget lower budgeted,” Franklin said in Wednesday by Sony’s Affirm Biblical flop, “Noah.” a recent interview. Films, the studio’s specialty faith Hollywood has a long history “It’s the way people think when division established in 2007. of Biblical blockbusters, from you use labels that is the barrier,” Affirm also released “Heaven is Cecil B. DeMille’s “The Ten Jakes said. “It’s not necessarily for Real,” starring Greg Kinnear, Commandments” to Mel Gib- the film, but the image that comes which is similarly based on a par- son’s “The Passion of the Christ” up in people’s minds ... It suggests ent’s account of a child’s divine to the currently playing “Risen,” a discrimination that was not in- experience. The film had a report- also released by Affirm and star- tended. We didn’t do this film just ed $12 million budget and made ring Joseph Feinnes. But such big for people of faith. We did this more than $100 million at the box names haven’t traditionally been film for everybody.” office. drawn to the quieter God-related Other entertainment aimed at Paramount’s “Captive,” re- fare. Christian audiences, including leased last fall, was a modest Garner, who plays Christy new films “The Young Messiah” faith-based success. Also a true Beam in “Miracles From Heav- and “God’s Not Dead 2,” and the story, it stars David Oyelowo as en,” celebrated the film’s Chris- live TV special “The Passion” Brian Nichols, an escaped mur- tian themes. (airing Sunday), take a more reli- derer who takes a single mother “I wasn’t scared of doing a gious approach. (Kate Mara) hostage, then lets her movie that had faith at its cen- “Miracles From Heaven” is go after she reads a Christian book ter, as long as it wasn’t preachy,” based on Christy Beam’s 2015 to him. Despite mixed reviews, it Garner told The Associated Press. memoir, which describes her fam- more than doubled its small bud- “And doing this movie, part of ily’s struggles and her own crisis get at the box office. that is talking about something of faith when daughter Anna is Marketing a film as faith-based that I’ve always held dear and diagnosed with an incurable di- means nothing if the content close to my heart. I’m proud of gestive disorder, then has a poten- doesn’t speak to religious audi- growing up a little good church- tially deadly fall. But following ences, said Maria Elena de Las going United Methodist girl and the mishap, Anna has no serious Carreras, a professor of interna- I’m so, so proud of the film.” 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 17 - 23, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

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