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Vol. 19, No. 1 October 25 - 31, 2012 50¢ Dedicating our 19th-year Anniversary Issue to our Advertisers Legacy of local business The Mississippi Link icon continues salutesBy Jackie Hampton advertisers publish only a digital edi- over the years made sure we in our newspaper and in our Publisher Glenda Rushing tion. We are very fortunate consistently published a first readers and subscribers. For the past that our print edition contin- class product each and ev- We consider our adver- 19 years, The ues to grow while our daily ery week. We also have the tisers our partners because Mississippi Link online edition and weekly distinction of not missing a partners rely on one anoth- picks up mantle has fostered re- digital e-edition are holding single issue during 19 years er for growth. Without this markable rela- its own and growing. of publication. partnership we could not By Othor Cain tionships with However, we dare not We could also credit our have hired the best employ- Managing Editor individuals, organizations, boast about our success with- readers for choosing to read ees, produced the greatest and businesses, not only in out sharing with our readers our product each week and weekly newspaper, built the Operating under the mantle the community in which we who really is responsible for for telling us what you like greatest digital publication of ‘Down Home…Down the publish each week, but also our growth and success. about our newspaper and on and web site, and as a staff, Street’ is what keeps Piggly with others across the coun- We could easily say that occasions, what you don’t could not have met some of Wiggly in business today. It try. We value these relation- it is because of our founder, like, and for that we are so the best people in the world. is this mindset and a spirit ships and credit them for our Socrates Garrett, who rec- grateful because we value We truly believe in our ad- of family, love and affection success. ognized 19 years ago that their comments and often vertisers and their products that Harrell Gene Rushing It is no small feat that The African-Americans needed times have made adjust- just as they believe in us and harnessed in 1984 when he Mississippi Link has not a brand new outlet in which ments based on them. our growing audience, and opened his first grocery store only survived but prospered. their stories could be told But as we celebrate this for this we proudly salute in Ridgeland, Miss. Many print publications without bias or prejudice; or milestone, we must pay spe- them and proudly dedicate It’s a spirit that he shared across the nation have com- we could credit our success cial recognition to our ad- this our 19th Anniversary with his wife Glenda for more pletely folded in the past few to the talented editors, re- vertisers for our success and Edition to past and current than 47 years of marriage Rushing years and others have elimi- porters, graphic artists, copy longevity. Our advertisers “Mississippi Link Advertis- before the untimely accident nated their print edition and editors, and other staff who have proven that they believe ers.” that claimed his life in 2010. ple that our ad in your paper “I know that my family and looks so good, in fact I say, it I were blessed to have shared looks better than the circular this wonderful man with so we print weekly.” many people,” she said. “He The relationship Rushing Mississippi Link subscriber: Rev. was a rare individual.” established with The Missis- Those that knew him [Rush- sippi Link has created a part- ing] knew that he was an as- nership that extends beyond a tute businessman. “salesperson/client” environ- Wattleton, 96, loves her newspaper “I learned so much from ment. By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Although Wattleton has per: “Make sure the articles him and it is because of him “Mr. Rushing was one of Staff Writer traveled across the nation are not too long and get to that I’m able to act in my ca- my first full-page long-term Asked how long she has as an evangelist, she never the point. Other than that, pacity as store manager for clients,” said Jackie Hampton, been reading The Missis- lost her home connection; I think it is a high ranking the Meadowbrook store,” publisher of The Mississippi sippi Link, Ozie Wattleton staying close with family, source of news for us. shared Anderson Haynes. “I Link. “Whenever I called on responded, “Ever since it friends and The Mississippi Wattleton turns have been working at Piggly him to help with a community started. I was so impressed Link. 97-years-old Nov. 21. She Wiggly since I was 16 years project, with our local school with that newspaper, and it The newspaper keeps the has witnessed the election old.” system or whatever, he never has come a long way.” The connection strong; it is “the of an African American as Rushing believed in con- hesitated to say yes.” newspaper turns 19 years old link” that makes Mississip- president of these United necting with the community, Always seeing the good in this week. pians, wherever they live, States, where once it was giving back and serving as a a person is an attribute that “It ought to be going out stronger in commitment to illegal for African Ameri- mentor for young people. Glenda said keeps the busi- more than once a week. It their home state. cans to vote. “We have been advertising ness going. “He had this in- turned out to be such a beau- Wattleton said, “I watched Wattleton said after liv- with The Mississippi Link for nate ability to see the poten- tiful paper,” Wattleton con- my nephew (Socrates Gar- ing in other states, this is so many years because my tial in everyone,” she said. tinued. “I have a friend in rett) start this paper, and it where she wants to live husband recognized its value “He believed in giving a per- Los Angeles who gets The has been a tremendous work out the rest of her days. to the community,” Glenda Mississippi Link, and she for him. I appreciate the ef- She said, “I will be said. “I often joke with our Piggly Wiggly loves it. She is originally fort he has put into it.” reading my bible and The graphic and warehouse peo- Continued on page 5A from Mississippi. Her advice to the newspa- Mississippi Link till then.” Wattleton Congratulations to The Mississippi Link in these changing times By Ayesha K. Mustafaa consultant. in publishing,” said Minnie most of my career was at the black community that are Staff Writer “Stringfellow has shown an Garrett, editor emerita. Clarion Ledger. older than The Mississippi On the 19th anniversary of interest in the success of The Referring to the founder of “In a venue like Jackson Link, they do not have the The Mississippi Link, Eric Mississippi Link from it’s in- the newspaper, Stringfellow with one of the largest black Link’s economic sophistica- Stringfellow, chair of the de- ception and liberally shared said, “I gave Socrates (Gar- populations percentage wise tion. partment of mass communi- his newspaper publishing rett) my perspective from a in the country, Stringfellow “Newspapers play a critical cation at Tougaloo College, expertise. He devoted hours distance. said, “You need a voice to role in the community, but it sent his congratulations, add- of training to the budding “You can never have too cater to that population and also is about business and ing, “Be stronger.” staff. Even as a novice editor, many strong voices in a place The Mississippi Link fills the about making money. The Stringfellow said his ini- I felt secure in following his like Jackson. I have been a void.” tial relationship with The directives because I trusted consultant to The Mississippi He added that while there Changing times Mississippi Link was as a his professional background Link over the years, although are other newspapers in the Continued on page 5A Stringfellow

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October 2012 Compiled by Othor Cain S M T W T F S Managing Editor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 OCT 2012 28 29 30 31 Federal lawsuit OK’d Vicksburg, Murrah Judge won’t delay trial 1against coach accused 2 players suspended after 3 for ex-Jackson officer of whipping players fight on football field Payne charged in bribery case A judge has allowed a portion of a federal lawsuit to go for- Vicksburg’s season over; Murrah A federal judge has denied a request to delay the trial ward against a former Murrah High School basketball coach who of a former Jackson police officer charged with accepting admitted whipping players with a weight belt and Jackson Public ineligible for playoffs bribes to protect drug shipments. Schools, court officials said. Anthony Ricardo Payne’s lawyer said in asking to delay Cellphone video of the 2010 incident during a basketball practice Vicksburg High School won’t finish its football season and Murrah High the case that she needs more time to review the evidence made national headlines. Former Murrah coach Marlon Dorsey ad- School is ineligible for the playoffs as a result of a fight on the field involving with her client. The trial is scheduled for Nov. 13 in U.S. mitted to using the 10-pound weight belt on the players, but said he players, officials said. District Court in Jackson. did it to keep them out of trouble and never intended to hurt them. The fight broke out Friday, Oct. 19, in the fourth quarter of the Murrah- Two other former officers, Monyette Quintel Jefferson A federal lawsuit filed by three of Dorsey’s former players claims Vicksburg game, Jackson Public Schools’ officials said. The fracas began and Terence Dale Jenkins, pleaded guilty Oct. 17. They that the coach inflicted physical and verbal abuse, which violated after an on-side kick, school officials said. Players from both teams joined were charged with taking bribes from FBI agents they their civil rights. the melee on the field. thought were drug dealers. “These young men were disciplined in a way that other students Vicksburg coach Tavares Johnson Sr. collapsed on the field after he was Their sentencing will be held Jan. 7. that engaged in the same or similar offenses were not,” said attor- hit in the head with a helmet. Johnson was taken to River Region Medical ney Lisa Ross, who is representing the players. Center, where he was treated and released on Saturday, officials said. Ross said the players’ rights to equal protection under the law “Since the majority of the Vicksburg High School players did leave the were violated by both Dorsey and JPS. Their lawsuit seeks mon- bench, we will not have enough players to complete our season,” said etary compensation, which could be determined by a jury. Elizabeth Swinford, VWSD Superintendent.

Vicksburg/Murrah Fortification 2 Mississippi inmates Game Street Project City says Fortification 4 wanted in slaying 5 Street project rolling captured in Louisiana along on schedule Martin, Bass found in bar on $9M project should be complete late Bourbon Street in New Orleans next year

Authorities said two Mississippi inmates suspected of fatally Jackson city officials said Oct. 23 that the Fortification Street stabbing a 95-year-old woman after escaping from a prison have project is on schedule and may even wrap up early. been captured in a bar on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Jackson resident Imogene Clark, who lives near Fortification WDAM-TV reported that 22-year-old James Robert Martin and Street, said the road construction doesn’t bother her. 26-year-old David Bass were captured Oct. 23 by U.S. Marshals. “I’m so happy they’re doing it. I’m not complaining. I’m not com- Corrections officials said the two left the Forrest County Com- plaining at all,” Clark said. munity Work Center Saturday afternoon. Martin was serving a Clark, like many residents in the area, said vehicles have suffered five-year sentence for a grand larceny conviction from Monroe because of the condition of the road, and a fix is long overdue. County. Bass was serving a seven-year sentence for five burglary “It just tore the bottom out of it. You would hit all these bumps. You convictions from Lee County. wouldn’t realize they were there. Then all of a sudden you would go, The Lamar County Sheriff’s Department said the men are now ‘Boom!’” Clark said. wanted for capital murder in connection with the death of 95-year- Martin Bass Payne The nearly $9 million project is slated to take 18 months and to be old Ada Smith, who was found dead in her Lamar County home. completed by late next year. NATIONAL

www.mississippilink.com October 25 - 31, 2012 THE mississippi link • 3A Romney supports many of Obama’s foreign policy positions By George E. Curry not believe in American strength said: “But Governor, when it out of time to make up the remain- NNPA Editor-in-Chief and greatness. The assertion feeds comes to our foreign policy, you ing difference.” WASHING - into a subterranean narrative that seem to want to import the foreign The New York Times’popular TON (NNPA) - Obama, with his exotic, mixed- policies of the 1980s, just like the “FiveThirtyEight” column calcu- What was billed race background, is not really social policies of the 1950s and the lates that Obama has a 67.6 per- as the third and American in the first place.” economic policies of the 1920s.” cent chance of winning the Elec- final debate be- It concluded, “The claim that It is unclear how much impact toral College. Romney is given tween President Obama repeatedly has apologized Monday night’s debate will have only a 32.4 percent chance of up- Barack Obama for the United States is not borne on voter preferences. In three setting Obama. and Republican challenger Mitt out by the facts, especially if his battleground states, for example - It notes, “These estimates might Romney Monday night, Oct. 22, full quotes are viewed in context.” Colorado, Virginia and Wisconsin seem to be incongruous with na- often featured the former Massa- The Washington Post awarded the - less than 10 percent of voters in tional polls that show a nearly chusetts governor agreeing with charge four Pinocchios, described each state ranked national security tied race. But the FiveThirtyEight actions taken by the president on as a whooper of a lie. Obama and Romney greet each other before one of three presidential debates as their top priority. It was consid- method is, principally, an Elec- foreign policy. When Romney mentioned that ered less important than the econ- toral College simulation, and Unlike his acerbic performance the United States has fewer naval Afghans take responsibility for ment. This exchange is drawn omy, the deficit and health care. therefore relies more heavily on in the earlier debates, Romney ships than it had in 1916, Obama their own security. That allows us from a headline - ‘Let Detroit Go Perhaps more important than state-by-state polls.” That simula- agreed with at least a half-dozen replied, “Well, Governor, we also also to rebuild alliances and make Bankrupt’ - on an opinion article the topic of the last debate is how tion gives Obama 288 delegates to actions taken by Obama, includ- have fewer horses and bayonets, friends around the world to com- written by Romney for the New each candidate is perceived as a Romney’s 250. ing instituting economic sanc- because the nature of our mili- bat future threats.” York Times. But he did not say leader. Vice President Joe Biden In the all-important battle- tions against Iran, wanting Egyp- tary has changed. We have these Obama continued, “Now with that in the article. (He repeated the said at a rally in Florida over the ground states, Obama is favored tian President Hosni Mubarak things called aircraft carriers, respect to Libya, as I indicated in line, however, on television.)” weekend, “Presidential elections in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Ne- to step down, increasing the use where planes land on them. We the last debate, when we received It continued, “Ultimately, along are about character and the char- vada, New Mexico, Ohio, Penn- of drones, implementing a troop have these ships that go under- that phone call, I immediately with getting nearly $80 billion in acter of your convictions. My sylvania and Wisconsin. Rom- surge in Afghanistan, and sup- water, nuclear submarines. And made sure that, number one, we loans and other assistance from guy never tells you anything he ney has the lead in Florida, New porting the killing of Osama bin so the question is not a game of did everything we could to secure the Bush and Obama administra- doesn’t mean and he doesn’t do.” Hampshire, North Carolina and Laden. Battleship, where we’re counting those Americans who were still in tions, GM and Chrysler did go Various polls show both Obama Virginia. At one point, Obama said: ships. It’s what are our capabili- harm’s way; number two, that we through a managed bankruptcy. and Romney with a small edge. Nat Silver, author of the popu- “What you’ve just heard Gov. ties?” would investigate exactly what “Many independent analysts However, it is important to re- lar New York Times column noted, Romney say is that he doesn’t Obama repeatedly accused happened; and number three, most have concluded that taking the ap- member that state figures are far “There remains an outside chance have different ideas.” Romney of being “all over the importantly, that we would go af- proach recommended by Romney more important than national that the race will break clearly to- A CBS News/GFK instant poll map.” He specifically criticized ter those who killed Americans would not have worked in 2008, numbers because that’s the path- ward one or the other candidate, of uncommitted voters showed the Republican nominee for say- and we would bring them to jus- simply because the credit markets way to victory in the Electoral after the third debate or because that 53 percent thought Obama ing he would have asked Paki- tice. And that’s exactly what we’re were so frozen, that a bankruptcy College where the election is de- of some intervening news event. won the debate; 23 percent fa- stan’s permission before entering going to do.” was not a viable option at the cided. But the odds are strong that we vored Romney and 24 percent that country to hunt down Bin In a shift of tactics, Romney time.” An Ohio poll recently released will wake up on Nov. 6 with a rea- called it a tie. Laden. Obama made no such re- tried to attack Obama from the left, In one lively exchange, Rom- by Quinnipiac University/CBS sonable degree of doubt about the During the 90-minute debate quest before approving the mis- saying the United States “can’t kill ney again boasted that Massa- News showed Obama with a 50 winner. For that matter, we may in Boca Raton, Fla., Romney re- sion that ended with the killing of our way out of this mess” of reli- chusetts students led the nation in - 45 percent lead over Romney. wake up on Nov. 7 still uncertain peated his charge that Obama had Bin Laden. gious extremism. Even though the standardized test scores for math “The good news for Gov. Rom- about who won. taken an “apology tour” around Summarizing his foreign policy debate focused on foreign policy, and reading while he was gov- ney is that he has sliced President “Nonetheless, stipulating that the world when he first entered accomplishments, Obama said, each candidate eased in references ernor. The Washington Post fact Obama’s lead in Ohio in half in the the race is clearly very close is not office. “We ended the war in Iraq, refo- to domestic issues. checker stated, “He is correct, but last month,” said Peter A. Brown, an adequate substitute for placing The Washington Post fact cused our attention on those who On one, the bailout of the auto many educational experts credit assistant director of the Quinni- any kinds of odds on it at all. And checker stated: “… it is an article actually killed us on 9/11. As a industry, the Washington Post the scores to a comprehensive ed- piac University Polling Institute. the central premise behind why of faith among top Republicans consequence, Al Qaeda’s core fact checker said: “In the tangled ucation overhaul that the state be- “The bad news for Romney, we see Mr. Obama as the modest that President Obama has repeat- leadership has been decimated. debate over whether the auto in- gan a decade before the Republi- and the good news for Obama, is favorite is very simple: he seems edly apologized for the United In addition, we’re now able to dustry would have survived un- can presidential candidate became that no Republican has ever won to hold a slight advantage right States and its behavior. Even transition out of Afghanistan in a der Romney’s bankruptcy plan, governor.” the White House without carrying now in enough states to carry 270 more, the argument goes, he does responsible way, making sure that Obama has the edge on the argu- Turning to Romney, Obama Ohio and the challenger is running electoral votes. 4A • the mississippi link October 25 - 31, 2012 www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com October 25 - 31, 2012 THE mississippi link • 5A Piggly Wiggly Changing times Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 son a second, third and fourth derful employees, otherwise I are so many more options Mississippi Link has a model eficiary of that scholarship, “For example, New Orleans chance.” couldn’t do it.” and choices available but we for that.” attending the NNPA confer- does not have a daily paper Today, Glenda has taken Operating nine stores believe that our customer ser- He also recognized The ence along with Stringfellow. - its local paper only prints the mantle and is running the across the state, Piggly Wig- vice, our commitment to ex- Mississippi Link and its pub- “As a weekly subscriber to three days a week,” said day-to-day operations of the gly has had to incorporate cellence and our traditional lisher Jackie Hampton for The Mississippi Link, I would Stringfellow. “But the African store. “My role was the ac- the use of social media into core family values will al- providing scholarships for like to see it do more interpre- American press can step up countant and I had an office its core marketing strat- ways win.” some of his students at Tou- tation and analysis,” String- and fill any void left.” at home,” she said. “Now I egy. “While we will never Glenda said Piggly Wiggly galoo. fellow said. Stringfellow said he has get up every morning and go abandon traditional media is here to stay and they will One student recently used “The Mississippi Link has viewed The Mississippi Link’s to the office and I’m blessed or advertising, we have to never stray from their man- his scholarship to buy books. the opportunity to give an- online edition at www.themis- to have my health and I’m compete on a different level tra “Down Home…Down the On another occasion, The other perspective than what is sissippilink.com. “Actually, blessed to have so many won- today,” Glenda said. “There Street.” Mississippi Link provided out there already on a weekly the internet has leveled the scholarships for Tougaloo basis, as the day-to-day news playing field. The question students to attend the Na- already has broke,” he added. is, are we going to take ad- The Mississippi Link [USPS 017224] is published weekly tional Newspaper Publishers In terms of the internet im- vantage of that?” questioned TM by The Mississippi Link, Inc. Offices located at 2659 Liv- Association’s (NNPA) Win- pact on black newspapers, Stringfellow. ingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. Mailing address is ter Conference in Florida, Stringfellow said, “The Mis- “With the downsizing of The Mississippi Link with emphasis on coverage of sissippi Link, as well as oth- mainstream media, journal- P.O. Box 11307, Jackson, MS 39283-1307 or e-mail us HIV/AIDS in the black com- er newspapers, need to take ists are going back to smaller Volume 19 • Number 1 at: [email protected]; Please visit our website munity. measures to remain relevant. newspapers and that does at: www.mississippilink.com. 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6A • the mississippi link October 25 - 31, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Man sentenced in home invasion, sexual assault Associated Press Kathy King Jackson sen- napping and sexual battery, LUCEDALE - A 47-year- tenced Daniel Wayne Hov- and gave him 25 years for old man has been sentenced en on Monday, Oct. 22, in the burglary of an occupied to prison for 50 years for a George County Circuit Court dwelling. home invasion, in which he for crimes committed at a The judge suspended five held a mother and daughter home in the Howell commu- years of the burglary term, captive and sexually assault- nity June 11, 2011. leaving 20 to serve followed ed them. The judge ordered him to by five years of probation. The Sun Herald reports serve 30 years day-for-day She ordered the prison terms (http://bit.ly/TcIZzU) Judge for two counts each of kid- to run consecutively. Weekly West Nile case total falls to 8 in Miss Associated Press Rankin, Perry, Sunflower and The number of cases has The Mississippi State De- Washington counties. been slowly falling in re- 3073 Lynch Street partment of Health is report- The state has now reported cent weeks with cooler, drier Jackson, MS 39209 ing eight new human cases of 233 cases and five deaths this weather. 601-353-2421 West Nile virus, the lowest year. It’s the highest-ever In 2011, Mississippi had total in months. number of West Nile cas- 52 West Nile virus cases and Two new cases were report- es reported in Mississippi, five deaths. The Health De- ed in Perry County, while one which has suffered one of the partment only reports labo- new case apiece was reported highest 2012 per-capita rates ratory-confirmed cases to the in Adams, Jones, Lincoln, of the disease of any state. public. Congratulations to Louisiana murder suspect The Mississippi Link for arrested in Mississippi 19 Years of Service Associated Press ceived a call from the St. Tam- Deputies found a vehicle PASS CHRISTIAN - A man many Parish Sheriff’s office matching the one described to suspected of murder in Louisi- seeking help to catch Billie them at a gas station off Inter- to the Community ana was arrested Tuesday, Oct. Glend Rawson Jr. state 10 and arrested Rawson 23, in Mississippi, the Harrison Brisolara said Louisiana offi- without incident. County sheriff said. cials believe Rawson commit- The 39-year-old is being Sheriff Melvin Brisolara ted a crime that morning and held without bond in the Har- Mat Thomas, owner told WLOX-TV (http://bit.ly/ then drove east toward Missis- rison County jail pending an POxXS2) that his office re- sippi. extradition hearing. Bankrupt broadcaster sells Mississippi TV station Associated Press ity’s Christian programming. Walthall Hotel in downtown Roberts Broadcasting The station, which airs on Jackson. has sold Jackson televi- channel 34, currently shows The Roberts’ four televi- sion WRBJ-TV to religious programming from the CW sion stations each filed for broadcaster Trinity Broad- network. The move could Chapter 11 bankruptcy reor- casting Network. leave the Jackson television ganization in October 2011, Media Venture Partners, market without a CW affili- with WRBJ listing $1.23 mil- which the bankrupt Roberts ate. lion in debts and $174,000 in hired to sell its stations in No price was disclosed. assets. Court papers show the Jackson, Columbia, S.C., and Brothers Steve and Mike station has lost from $10,000 Evansville, Ind., said the sta- Roberts also own hotels, in- to $30,000 each month in re- tion will begin showing Trin- cluding the shuttered Roberts cent months. Hancock CEO named to banking board seat Associated Press parent of Hancock Bank and to the board and one of six GULFPORT - John Hair- Whitney Bank. who will serve a three-year ston, CEO of Hancock Hold- The Sun Herald reports term. ing Co., has been elected to (http://bit.ly/XUvAx1) Hair- Hairston, a Gulfport native, the board of directors of the ston’s election took place joined Hancock Bank in 1994 American Banking Associa- at the organization’s recent as chief operations officer. He tion. meeting in San Diego. He is also is chairman of the Missis- Hancock Holding is the one of nine members elected sippi Gaming Commission. BUSINESS

www.mississippilink.com October 25 - 31, 2012 THE mississippi link • 7a SBA says black B u s i n e s s E x c h a n g e banks need to step Death of up lending practices Affirmative Action By William Reed tune we enjoy by living in America. in, black Americans blithely ac- By Mason Harrison cause some of our require- gave small disadvantaged NNPA Columnist Contributing Writer Some African-American patri- cepted affirmative action programs ments may not have been businesses access to guidance “We expect ots say: “Every black in the United and policies as remediation for past The U.S. Small Business clear in the past. But we’ve on federal contracting, face- that 25 years from States is much better off economi- injustices. Over its existence, affir- Admini­stration is asking listened to financial institu- to-face meetings and oppor- now, the use of cally, legally, politically, and mor- mative action has been viewed by black bankers to step up ef- tions and we have worked to tunities to team with larger racial preferences ally than any black living in Africa.” many as a “milestone” and by oth- forts to provide financing for streamline the process that we businesses and graduates of will no longer be It’s time to accept the fact that the ers as a “millstone.” minority entrepreneurs seek- have in place.” the SBA’s [business develop- necessary.” - Jus- basic nature of America excludes Let’s be clear that racism still ing start-up and continuing The SBA doesn’t directly ment] program. tice Sandra Day O’ parity for blacks. From the begin- runs rampant across this nation and capital for their businesses. lend to small businesses, but “The gathering also hon- Connor, 2003. ning, this country has shown “a par- the possibility of using affirmative The move comes as the the agency helps to facilitate ored successful small busi- The U.S. Supreme Court recently ticular reluctance to absorb people action to redress the perpetration leaders of the nation’s black- opportunities for small firms ness owners who have heard arguments regarding a long- of African descent.” Because of of past wrongs is in serious doubt. owned financial institutions to access capital, including “worked diligently over the standing racial controversy. So in white Americans intransigence, the Whereas, black Americans support gathered in New Orleans re- recent initiatives that support last year, despite harsh eco- the traditional form of our time in little progress made toward racial affirmative action as a remedy or cently during a convention faster payouts from the federal nomic conditions, and man- America, the black descendants of parity has been slow, cautious and tool of social policy, the major item for the black bankers’ trade government to small vendors; aged to successfully grow slaves will still be losers when the incremental. stifling the issue is that America’s association. a push to allow small busi- their businesses,” said Ron Fisher v. University of Texas case For more than four centuries, white majority sees nothing wrong The Washington, D.C.- nesses to write off $250,000 Busby, president of the black decision is handed down. blacks were subjected to the most with maintaining the status quo. based National Bankers As- in investment capital; paper- business group. He added, The court’s decision will affect heinous crimes ever committed. The status quo in America sociation convened in New work reduction efforts; and “We are proud to work with relatively few students at Texas, equates to disparate differences in Orleans Oct. 2-4 and fea- new tax credit plans. SBA, and we are proud of our which admits most students through COMMENTARY prison populations and childhood tured a presentation on the In July, Johns forged a part- members.” a system that doesn’t factor in race. mortality rates, biases in the appli- importance of minority busi- nership with the U.S. Black The U.S. Black Chamber, But a broad Supreme Court ruling Though slavery has been abolished, cation of capital punishment and ness development by SBA Cham­ber, Inc., a Washington, Inc. began in 2008 and has will roll back affirmative action and to this day no one has been brought unequal access to education and deputy administrator, Ma- D.C.-based black business been a vocal partner with the be an earthquake at other campuses to justice for those crimes. Racial health care. rie Johns. Johns is in charge group that is unaffiliated with Obama administration. Small and institutions. It will mark the disparities persist at nearly every Sixty-two percent of Americans of managing programs and the U.S. Black Chamber of businesses account for the death of affirmative actions that use level of society. From criminal jus- say that the country should “make policy development for the Commerce. bulk of economic growth in race toward instituting their plans tice to education, employment to every possible effort to improve SBA, a cabinet-level govern- The SBA and the Black the United States and employ and policies. housing, black Americans continue the conditions of blacks …, even ment agency under President Chamber, Inc. are developing most of the American work- Instead of holding pity parties to face an uphill battle toward social if it means giving them preferential Barack Obama. ways to increase the participa- force. over the demise of affirmative ac- and economic equity. treatment.” We can wait for their “Small businesses in un- tion of minority-owned firms Most black entrepreneurs tion, it would be good if the descen- Instead of a constant demand that acts or institute reparations toward derserved communities need in the federal government’s operate small businesses, dants of slaves moved to “demand America apologize for slavery and repairing damages inflicted by slav- to have access to capital to lending pro­cess, in order to with a large percentage of money to compensate them for their compensate us, blacks gamely “go ery and continuing racism. grow,” Johns said. secure funding, something those firms having only one ancestors’ work as slaves.” Blacks along to get along” in a system they From now on, blacks need to However, to date, black that Johns called “vital to the employee - the owner. have been “disadvantaged” and know that’s stacked against them. think of themselves as creditors banks across the country have health and strength of minor- “We are committed to serv- “non-compensated” throughout our Most African-Americans are ori- seeking payment of an overdue not been a traditional source ity communities.” ing all businesses,” Johns tenure in America. ented toward “mainstream” values debt, rather than as social suppli- for would-be and existing busi- On Oct. 10, SBA and the said. “But there’s no doubt The majority of black Americans and cultures and are eager to live in cants seeking an undeserved prefer- ness owners to seek out when Black Chamber, Inc., hosted that minority firms have been have bought into the theory and cul- a “post-racial” society that requires ence. exploring financing options. a seminar to inform potential hit hard. We believe that the ture of “American Exceptionalism” no extraordinary affirmative ac- William Reed is head of the Busi- “There has been a dearth federal vendors about the ins more doors we open for them, and “Mainstream Mindsets” that we tions. ness Exchange Network and avail- of participation in the lend- and outs of the federal con- the more dollars they’ll re- are more than compensated for the Over the past half-century and able for speaking/seminar projects ing process,” Johns said, “be- tracting process. The event ceive.” damage of slavery by the good for- to be good citizens as they blended through BaileyGroup.org.

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(Except on legal holidays) 8A • the mississippi link October 25 - 31, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Murrah JROTC instructor named Teacher of the Week The Mississippi Link Newswire JROTC instructor Lieuten- ant Colonel Veronica Baker was named the Watson Quality Ford Teacher of the Week Oct. 11. She received over 2,000 nominations, the most ever in the Teacher of the Week competition. LTC Baker holds a bachelor’s degree from Morgan State Uni- versity, and a master’s degree in Administration from Central Michigan University. Her duties as a United States Army signal officer transported her across the globe with overseas assignments in Frankfurt, Germany; Seoul, Korea; Panama City, Panama and Hawaii. She served as a NATO Commu- (L-R) Gail Gibbs of Watson Quality Ford, Principal Fredrick Murray, Veronica Baker, Keith Chambers of Watson and nications Officer in Izmir, Turkey JROTC director Col. Paul Willis and was deployed to Sarajevo, Bosnia. instructor at Murrah high school. and beyond to support the mission Baker received a $100 check, With each move, Baker has Baker was named the Murrah and goals of our school and our a trophy and four complimentary moved up the ranks, starting as a High School 2011-12 Teacher of district.” pizza cards to Papa Johns from platoon leader and advancing to the Year during a program held Col. Paul Willis, JROTC direc- Watson Quality Ford. Chief of Combined Interoperabil- at the school May 31. Baker is tor, expressed how fortunate the Watson Quality Ford honors a ity Branch during an assignment in believed to be the first JROTC school is to have someone of her teacher in central Mississippi who Hawaii. instructor ever to be named a caliber working with students ev- has made a difference in the lives Before retiring from the Army school’s Teacher of the Year in eryday. “LTC Baker is a shining of his or her students. in 2006, Baker made history at Vir- Jackson Public Schools. example of excellence for every- Watson and WAPT are encour- ginia State University (Petersburg) “LTC Baker is a skilled and ded- one she encounters. She is passion- aging students, parents, and staff as the first female to hold the po- icated teacher,” said Murrah prin- ate about pushing young people to to nominate teachers for the honor. sition of professor of military sci- cipal Dr. Fredrick Murray. “She is achieve the limits of their poten- To nominate your favorite ence. She is currently senior Army a true team player who goes above tial. ” teacher, visit wapt.com. Baker Bailey APAC wins middle school volleyball championship

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The Mississippi Link Newswire Hinds Community College ‘2 impressed by the field experi- The average teacher assis- RAYMOND - Hinds Com- plus 2’ elementary education ence. tant’s salary in Mississippi is munity College and Delta program. “We are in countless class- $15,181, but with an educa- State University are recruiting The program appeals to stu- rooms all over the state. I’ve tion degree teachers earn an now for their new class of stu- dents who want the quality had the privilege of working average of $41,976. dents in the ‘2 plus 2’ teacher program Delta State is known in public and private schools. For information on enroll- elementary education program for at an affordable cost and It gives you the tools to decide ing in the ‘2 plus 2’ elemen- housed at Hinds’ Raymond close to home. what’s best for you, where you tary education program, con- Campus. Jackie Langston, 23, of want to end up working some tact Parrish at 601.502.7590 The program, under the di- Madison, received an associ- day,” she said. “Me being a or email tparrish@deltastate. rection of Delta State, based in ate degree from Hinds Com- hands-on learner, it works edu. Visit the Hinds web- Cleveland allows students in munity College in early child- so well. I’m able to practice site at https://www.hindscc. the Jackson metro area to get hood technology and decided things and I’m learning.” edu/2Plus2/DSU.aspx. a four-year degree in elemen- to get a degree in elementary Elementary education is one As Mississippi’s largest tary education with a combi- education through the pro- of the top declared majors at community college, Hinds nation of hybrid, face-to-face gram. She graduates May, Hinds and is the second high- Community College is a com- and virtual formats through 2013. est, after biological sciences, prehensive institution offer- Hinds Community College. “Instead of transferring, I at Mississippi’s public univer- ing quality, affordable educa- As part of the program, stu- decided to stay at Hinds. Most sities, with nearly 4,000 en- tional opportunities with more dents are required to complete of the Delta State program is rolled in fall 2011. than 170 academic, career field experience hours during online. It fits my lifestyle bet- Many of the students are and technical programs. the day. ter,” she said. adults ages 25 and older who With six locations in central Enrollment officially opens Langston enjoys the weekly are already teacher assistants Mississippi, Hinds enrolled Nov. 1 for spring classes but meetings, which are held ei- working in local schools. The nearly 12,000 credit students recruiting is taking place now, ther at Hinds or online through program allows them to keep in fall 2012. To learn more, said Terry Parrish, director a program called Wimba, their current jobs while pur- visit www.hindscc.edu or call of the Delta State University/ similar to Skype. She is also suing their bachelor’s degree. 1.800.HindsCC.

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www.mississippilink.com October 25 - 31, 2012 THE mississippi link • 10A Breast Cancer: your questions answered Is breast cancer the most common cause of death for women? The Mississippi Link Newswire symptoms. As it grows, how- breast milk, including blood. If you are age 40-49 years, talk Most likely, you can get a mother, sister, or daughter The answer: No. Although ever, breast cancer can cause • Any change in the size or to your doctor about when and screened for breast cancer at a with breast cancer, ask your many women get breast can- changes in how the breast the shape of the breast. how often you should have a clinic, hospital, or doctor’s of- doctor what is your risk of get- cer, it is not a common cause looks or feels. Symptoms may • Pain in any area of the screening mammogram. fice. If you want to be screened ting breast cancer and how you of death. Heart disease is the include: breast. Why should I have a mam- for breast cancer, call your can lower your risk. number one cause of death • New lump in the breast or What is a mammogram? mogram? doctor’s office. They can help • Find out the risks and ben- among women age 40 and underarm (armpit). A mammogram is an X-ray Regular mammograms are you schedule an appointment. efits of hormone replacement above, followed by stroke, • Thickening or swelling of of the breast. Doctors use a the best tests doctors have to Most health insurance compa- therapy. lung cancer and lung diseases. part of the breast. mammogram to look for early find breast cancer early, some- nies pay for the cost of breast • Limit the amount of alco- Breast cancer is the fifth lead- • Irritation or dimpling of signs of breast cancer. Hav- times up to three years before cancer screening tests. hol you drink. ing cause of death. breast skin. ing regular mammograms can it can be felt. When breast How can I lower my risk of Can men get breast can- What are the symptoms of • Redness or flaky skin in the lower the risk of dying from cancer is found early, many breast cancer? cer? breast cancer? nipple area or the breast. breast cancer. women go on to live long and • Control your weight and Men can also get breast can- When breast cancer starts • Pulling in of the nipple or If you are age 50 to 74 years, healthy lives. exercise. cer, but it is not very common. out, it is too small to feel pain in the nipple area. be sure to have a screening Where can I go to get • Know your family history For every 100 cases of breast and does not cause signs and • Nipple discharge other than mammogram every two years. screened? of breast cancer. If you have cancer, less than one is in men. Obesity might hinder treatment of some breast cancers By Robert Preidt to improvements in doc- search Centre at the Institute HealthDay tors’ ability to select the best of Cancer Research in Lon- Being obese may affect a treatment for overweight and don, in an institute news re- woman’s response to breast obese breast cancer patients. lease. cancer treatment, a small new “Our findings are based “Women with higher study suggests. on laboratory studies, so we BMIs should certainly not British researchers looked would need to carry out clini- be alarmed by this finding or at 54 postmenopausal women cal trials to tell us whether stop taking their treatment,” with estrogen receptor-pos- women with a higher BMI he said. “[However], our itive breast cancer, meaning would benefit from changes study takes us a step closer that the tumor may grow in to their treatment,” said study to understanding which of the the presence of estrogen. senior author Mitch Dowsett, treatment options available More than three-quarters of a team leader in the Break- might be the most suitable for breast cancers require estro- through Breast Cancer Re- individual women.” gen to grow, so blocking the production or action of estro- gen is one of the main ways to treat the disease. The researchers found that obese breast cancer patients had higher levels of estro- gen than women of normal weight. The women in the study also were compared accord- ing to their body-mass index (BMI). BMI is a measure of obesity based on height and weight, and a BMI of 30 is considered the threshold for obesity. Women with a BMI of 30 to 35 had about three times higher levels of estro- gen in their blood than those with a BMI of less than 25, the researchers reported July 16 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. After treatment with hor- mone-suppressing drugs, estrogen levels in the obese women dropped significantly but still remained at more than double the levels seen in women of normal weight. The researchers empha- sized that women undergo- ing breast cancer treatment should not be concerned by the findings. They also said the study results may lead www.mississippilink.com October 25 - 31, 2012 THE mississippi link • 11a

N e w s f r o m t h e W o rd Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins two of the most God-fearing people I Religion Editor have ever known. Learning to please God, Part IV This is the first Thank God for each of them, the By Rev. Leon Collier year that my mother memories they left with us and love deeds. One source defined all to God, it is telling Him inherit the earth.” Special to The Mississippi Link was not present that they instilled in us. Thank God mercy as “…compassionate you trust Him no matter what. If you really want to please physically for our for Clarence and Lenora Monix. Thank you or kindly patience or restraint To humble yourself before Go, learn to humble yourself. family tradition - As I thought about our parent’s cel- for joining me shown toward an enemy, or a God means that you are will- About the Pastor: our annual family ebration, I immediately reflected upon for another person under your power.” ing to suffer for Him. It means Rev. Leon Collier is the pas- dinner; the celebra- the celebration of God’s Son. God, week to con- For example, in some states you are willing to give up tor of Makarios Worship Cen- tion of the union of our parents. our Father, gave us His Child more tinue our path a judge can give an offender everything. It means you are ter, 464 Church Rd., Madison. Over the years, I’ve shared with than 2,000 years ago. As children of on “Learning to jail time or can show him or willing to die for Christ. To Residents of Madison, he and you the various places to which we God, we continue to celebrate the Please God.” her mercy by allowing a les- humble yourself means your wife, Minister Yolanda, are have traveled to celebrate the love life and love and the Holy One, Jesus I thank God for each of you sor punishment. God is tell- desire is to please Him. Based the proud parents of three among us as we salute our parents. Christ. We may not see Him physical- as you journey with us in the ing us that He wants His peo- on this definition of humility, daughters: Noel, Leona and I even shared with you my mother’s ly sitting next to us, but He is with us. teaching of God’s Word This ple to practice mercy. are you humble? Leondria. presence at the beginning of last As we celebrate Him, we should week, I will highlight three When we have an opportu- Again it says walk humbly. Rev. Collier received de- year’s celebration. Just minutes into always call His Holy Name. He is and things that God demands nity to hurt someone, God ex- This is in the present tense. grees from Criswell College the celebration, she announced that should always be the center of our at- that we do to please Him. We pects us to show them mercy Humility is a constant thing. in Dallas, Texas; Southern she wanted to go to bed. She informed tention. And we should continue to begin with Micah 6:8. God just like He does for us all the If you are practicing humility, Methodist University - Per- us that she wasn’t feeling well, so we sing praises unto His Holy Name. demands that we (His peo- time. If we all got what we you will find yourself making kins School of Theology; and quickly expressed our love for her God continues to give us a new ple) do three things that will deserved, all of us would be greater sacrifices for Christ. a Master’s of Divinity from and tucked her in for the night. day. And with each new day, comes a please Him: in trouble. You will find yourself on your Memphis Theological Semi- None of us knew that would be new opportunity to learn more about A) Do the right thing: If we C) Walk humbly before knees more, and you will find nary. He also participated in the last celebration she would attend. Him and to become closer to Him, to don’t do what is right (verse God: This means to stay in yourself doing everything to the Theological Opportuni- None of us imagined that October share and celebrate Him. 8), then our worship means the presence of God; don’t please God. ties Program at Harvard Di- 2012 would just be the siblings and The Mississippi Link, a messen- nothing (Micah 6:6, 7). forget about God. Walking King David said in Psalm vinity School in Cambridge, the shared memories of not just one ger for news in and around the state Amos 5:21-25 reads: “I hate before God means talking to 51:16-17, after he had sinned Mass. parent but both. However, we all of Mississippi, would like to serve your sacred assemblies.… Him more, living honestly and repented to the Lord, A pastor for 23 years, he know that they were with us during as your personal messenger to share Though you offer Me burnt even when no one else is “You have no desire for an of- serves as a volunteer chap- this year’s celebration, because they your good news and thankfulness to offerings, I will not accept watching. It’s attempting to fering or I would give it; you lain for various law enforce- were smiling down on us from their the Lord. them…. Take away from me be ever mindful that God is have no pleasure in burnt of- ment agencies in the metro Heavenly Home. The King James Version of Isaiah the noise of your songs; my always present. ferings. The sacrifices of God area and for the Mississippi Their actual anniversary date is 52:7 reads: “How beautiful upon the ears are shut to the melody One Bible scholar said, are a broken spirit, a broken Governor’s Mansion. He Oct. 14. On that date, one of my sis- mountains are the feet of him that of your instruments. But let “Keep up a constant fellow- and a contrite heart. These, O is currently employed as a ters reminded us of that and I quickly bringeth good tidings, that publisheth justice roll on like rivers and ship with God by faith.” If God, You will not despise.” part-time chaplain for Tyson responded, “But this is also the first peace, that publisheth salvation, that righteousness like a mighty you want to walk humbly The true sacrifices accepted Foods in Vicksburg. anniversary that they have had to- saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!” stream.” before God, you must learn by God is a broken and hum- Contact him at gether since 1991. It is truly a day to His presence is everywhere and so B) Love mercy: The He- to walk by faith. This is why bled heart. He will not turn 601.260.3016 or the church rejoice!” should the news of His love for all of brew word for mercy (checed) Paul said we walk by faith not away His favor from a hum- at 601.855.7898; email him Our father transitioned to Heaven His children. Don’t forget to tell Him means kindness or good by sight. Faith is submitting bled heart. “The meek shall at [email protected] April 25, 1991 and our mother’s tran- “Thank You.” sition took place Dec. 21, 2011. For You may contact Daphne M. Hig- 20 years, no matter what any of us gins at religion@mississippilink. had planned in October, we knew that com. You may fax her at 601-896- on the designated weekend of cele- 0091 or mail your information to The bration, we would gather to honor our Mississippi Link, 2659 Livingston Dressing up for God? beginning - the union of our parents, Rd., Jackson, MS 39213. By Daphne Higgins themed outfits are encouraged slaughters. Later costumes and Schools, community centers Religion Editor or, for some, are only allowed. masks were used to mimic or and many businesses are also R e i g n i n g A nn o u ncemen t s It’s time for area churches, Halloween, originally calm spirits. taking an active role in both neighborhoods and homes to known as “All Hallows Eve,” In America, at the turn of observances. It’s everywhere. Holy Temple International Empowerment Ministries, 251 Ke- be overwhelmed with children began in Ireland. Versions of the 20th Century, Boy Scouts There is a lot of excitement arney Park Rd., Flora, will host its Harvest Friday, Oct. 26, from seeking the sweet tastes of the Irish holiday became popu- and other organizations came about how people choose to their favorite treats. lar in the America in the 19th together to encourage a safe celebrate Oct. 31. 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the church. Games, food and fun will be Are you observing Hallow- century. celebration. Children were en- Now, you know that I have the highlight of the evening. Christmas in November, an evening of een or Harvest Carnivals (also Originally, the festival’s pur- couraged to go door-to-door to add my twist. It’s wonderful giveaways, free food, toys and clothes will be presented Saturday, known in some areas as Fall pose was to take stock of sup- to ask for treats and not play to share your excitement with Nov. 3. For more information, call 601-879-3999 or visit www.holy- Festivals)? plies and slaughter livestock to tricks on their neighbors. By others, but do you get lost in Of course, I’ve taken the store for the win- the 1930s, the ob- the moment and not show your cityempowermentministries.com liberty to research the origin ter. That concept servance became excitement for the goodness of COMMENTARY of the observances, and I will later became one a commercialized God? True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 224 East Bell St., Jack- share brief descriptions of each of observers using event and is now God gave us Free Will and son, will host their Harvest Revival Sunday through Wednesday, event with you. it to synchronize the existence one of the most popular obser- with that come choices. What Nov. 4 – 7, with Sunday’s service beginning at 6 p.m. and following Harvest Carnivals are a pop- between the living and the de- vances in this country. choices are you making for ular alternative to Halloween ceased. Yet later, that concept During the last week of Oc- Him? Are you sharing those services to begin at 7 p.m. On Sunday, the guest evangelist will for many Christians. Church evolved into a dangerous one tober, many families take part choices throughout the year or be Minister Darrell Woullard Jr. of Triumph Kingdom Builders M.B. organized events offer a safe because of the rumored prob- in both of the observances. just during that moment of ex- Church, Metairie, La.; Monday through Wednesday. guest evange- haven where children and lems that were occurring sup- Some are held indoors and citement? lists will be Rev. Charles Polk of St. Luther M. B. Church, Jackson; their parents can go. Many are posedly because of the dead, many are outdoors. For trick- We should not dress up to go Rev. Marvin Adams of New Kingdom M. B. Church, Jackson; and structured in a carnival type such as sickness or damaged or-treaters, many parents and out to make a one-time impres- atmosphere, which includes crops. guardians encourage only vis- sion. We need to stay dressed Rev. Henry Taylor of Mt. Alban M. B. Church, Vicksburg. The re- booths, games and contests. Bonfires were used to burn iting the homes of people they for the Lord in every respect, vival theme is “Redemption through Forgiving,” taken from 1 Peter If costumes are worn, biblical any remains from the livestock know. regardless of what day it is. 4:8 and James 5:20. For more information, call 601-353-7364. Couples honored for semicentennial unions during Men’s Day The Mississippi Link Newswire Mt. Helm Baptist Church, 300 E. Church St., Jackson, will celebrate 10 couples who have been married for 50 years or more during its Annual Men’s Day Celebration Sunday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. The couples - Mr. and Mrs. Willie Belt, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. William Callo- way, Mr. and Mrs. William Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mosley, Dr. and Mrs. Walter Reed, Mr. and Mrs. James Rundles, Dr. Dr. and Mrs. Walter Reed Mr. and Mrs. Louis Beverly Dr. and Mrs. William Rush and Mrs. William Rush, Dr. and Mrs. Charlie Smith - are all members of the church. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Navigat- ing the Deep with the Word of God as Our Com- pass.” The theme scripture is: “Because of your great compassion you did not abandon them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud did not fail to guide them on their path, nor the pillar of fire by night to shine on the way they were to take.” - Ne- hemiah 9:19. The speaker for the occasion is Fulton C. Carson, Dr. and Mrs. Charlie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Kelly Mrs. and Mrs. Willie Belt a member of Belmont Missionary Baptist Church in Utica, Miss., where he serves in the deacon ministry. Carson is a research computer scientist employed by the USACE, Engineering Research and Develop- ment Center, Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory in Vicksburg, and a volunteer coach for various youth sports in Hinds County. He is the son-in-law of church members James and Sheron Shelby. A prayer breakfast will be held in Fellowship Hall at 8:15 a.m. For information, call 601-831-0720. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mosley Dr. and Mrs. William Cooley Mr. and Mrs. James Rundles Mr. and Mrs. William Calloway

12A • THE mississippi link October 25 - 31, 2012 www.mississippilink.com P reser v e d Grammy Award winning Donald When is your Lawrence on new single ‘Released’ eurweb.com He has a deep ‘revelation’ of ing “The Law ‘next time?’ “This is my church,” said the scripture.” of Confession,” By Shewanda Riley multi-stellar and Grammy The first single “Released” “Transform Your Columnist dream and his release from jail. Award winning Donald Law- is climbing the charts fast and Thinking” and I wondered just what thoughts rence. He was talking about leaves all who listen inspired. “Training for Even though ran through his mind, as he sat his guest appearance on the Aside from “Released,” the Reigning.” some say that thinking about those who’d be- first single, “Released,” off his Living Word project offers an- “The pastor it’s the first time trayed him in the past. church’s latest album release, other Lawrence song “Give” speaks in the that’s most sig- I also wonder if he ever told “Bill Winston Presents Living as well as “Favor Ain’t Fair,” place where I nificant (first kiss, God that the next time someone Word: Released.” and “Awesome Wonder” sung am,” Lawrence first baby, first came to him with a dream, they’d “It’s a song I wrote some time by Kim Stratton; “Be Still” and pointed out. “I car, first home), have to figure it out for them- ago. I tried to put it on two proj- “Sacrifice of Praise” sung by always leave with I think that when selves. ects…; it was meant for me to Ed Tucker; “Church Medley” something I’ve it comes to faith and trust in God, What if Joseph had said give it to the church.” sung by Walt Whitman; and never had be- the most important one isn’t the when he was summoned to the Lawrence’s mega-church in “Prophetic Word,” a spoken fore. When you first time, it’s the ‘next time.’ pharaoh’s court that next time Chicago is the Living Word word selection by the pastor. understand how Are you ready to put your that he just wasn’t “feeling whole hearted faith and trust in it” because of what had hap- Christian Center led by Dr. Born in Tuskegee, Ala., Win- to speak the code Lawrence Bill Winston, who is known ston - a former award winning (of the Bible), God again? I know I, myself, pened two years earlier? Unlike as an inspiring and motivating U.S. Air Force fighter pilot - God will give per- clude R&B, Jazz and Praise & have said, “This is the last time some of us, Joseph put his trust speaker. founded Living Word Christian sonal revelation to you. The Bi- Worship. I’m praying about that.” But I kept in God again … and his life “I’ve been a member since Center in 1985, a multi-cultur- ble says one thing and it speaks For more on the project and praying anyway. changed instantly. 2005,” said Lawrence, also co- al, non-denominational church. to people in different ways.” the mega-church pastor visit Why is the next time more im- The scriptures don’t say if it host of “How Sweet the Sound” Today it has over 20,000 mem- With the “Bill Winston Pres- www.BillWinston.org. portant than the first? Because it was an easy thing for him to do. national choir competition. bers. ents Living Word: Released” For more information on is often sincere desperation that They do say that he was quickly “Pastor Winston is a brilliant Winston is also an author project you get many different Lawrence log onto www.Don- accompanies that ‘next time’ faith taken from the dungeon and teacher. I go for the teaching. of numerous books, includ- styles/sounds of Gospel that in- aldLawrence.com. that puts us in a position to get the cleaned probably so fast that he much-prayed for breakthrough. didn’t have a chance to even think Can you put trust in God after about refusing the request. years of disappointments, stinging Genesis 41:14-16 says, “So “Christians! With God’s help, we can change this world!” memories of rejection or feeling Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he fooled by God to believe in some- was quickly brought from the By Pastor Simeon R. Green III thing that has yet to come to pass? dungeon.… ‘I cannot do it,’ Jo- Crossroads Church of God when pornography, perversion, law toward Christ), that I might example of the need for long-term abortions, terrorism and the occult win those who are without law. commitment and uncompromising The story of Joseph shows the seph replied to Pharaoh. “But God If God can are increasing - then we know that To the weak I became as weak, standards of loyalty to God and power of that ‘next time’ faith. will give Pharaoh the answer he change you, then the world needs to be changed. that I might win the weak. I have country, to church and mission, Genesis 37 describes how in his desires.” God can use There is often a great barrier become all things to all men that I to duty and honor, to family and youthful pride, Joseph described Joseph’s story shows that when you to change between Christians and unbeliev- might by all means save some.” friends. dreams to his older brothers that God has promised a breakthrough some part of this ers. To some degree, that is to be A thought: Paul made a point of We can make a profound differ- showed him having authority over or a blessing, we have to hold onto world (neighbor- expected, because we view things being like the people he wanted to ence in the world, both individu- them. Out of jealousy and hatred, to it…, no matter what. He ulti- hood, commu- from a different perspective and win to Christ. He did this without ally and collectively. In the words Joseph’s brothers sold him into mately was able to fulfill God’s nity, school, work- live by biblical principles often compromising or falling into sin. of the Apostle Paul, Philippians slavery. purpose not because of him be- place, churches, etc.). scorned by the world. Many times, He looked at what was good or 2:15-16, we can be - we must be Things just seemed to get lieving the first time, but because Many Christians have surren- however, this barrier is in place morally acceptable in people and - “blameless and innocent, chil- worse for Joseph who then ended he made the choice to believe and dered to the forces of darkness because Christians have so far re- then strove to adopt a similar life- dren of God without blemish in up in jail. While in jail, he cor- trust God the ‘next time.’ and lowered standards to allow moved themselves from unbeliev- style. His sole motivation of doing the midst of a crooked and twisted rectly interpreted dreams for two Shewanda Riley is author of Es- the unconverted easy access to the ers, that they have absolutely no so was to win people to Christ. generation, among whom we shine members of pharaoh’s court. He sence’s best-seller “Love Hang- church. connection with them. What is the It is past time; we must embrace as lights in the world, holding forth sat languishing in jail as a fellow over: Moving From Pain to Pur- In the past, the church went out solution? What can we do? the Great Commission (Matthew the word of life.” prisoner’s promise of getting him pose after a Relationship ends.” College Hill Missionaryto conquer the world for Christ. Baptist In 1 Corinthians Church 9:19-22, the 28:19-20). When we do, the world Rev. Simeon R. Green III is pas- released went unheeded for two Email her at lovehangover@juno. Instead of the church changing the Apostle Paul records, “For though will change. Every day is unique, tor of Crossroads Church of God years. Overall, 13 years elapsed com. Visit www.shewandariley. Since 1907 B IBLE B ASED •C HRIST C ENTERED • H OLY S PIRIT L ED world, the world is changing the I am free from all men, I have made every opportunity must be used. in Farmhaven, (Canton), Miss. He between the time of Joseph’s com. SUNDAY: church. Worship Services myself a servant to all, that I might It is the responsibility of God’s is married to Velma L. Green. He When media8:00 a.m. glamorizes & 11:00 immo a.m.- win the more. And to the Jews I people in the Church to offer our faithfully and honorably served rality, undermineSunday traditional School 9:30 family a.m. became as a Jew, that I might win confused world and searching in the U.S. Army for 20 years. He values and encourage selfishness, Jews. 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“Cadet of the Month” Lt. Col. Kevin Wison and Cadet Russell Lewis Special from the AFRO-American newspapers at JSU and plans to become a quizzes, aerospace class per- This month’s recipient of pilot for the United States Air formance and overall attitude. Jackson State University’s Force. He has exemplified the high Air Force Officer Reserves Currently, Lewis is in his ideals and principles of JSU’s Training Corps, “cadet of the third semester of the AFROTC AFROTC detachment 006 and month” award belongs to, Ca- program and was chosen we proudly salute him. Lewis det Third Class Russell Lew- based on his physical training is a native of Crystal Springs, is. Cadet Lewis is a 23-year- attendance and score, lead- Miss. and is the son of Susan old junior social work major ership lab participation and Lewis of Georgetown, Miss. I Choose Me The Mississippi Link Newswire heal from the past that has caused her “Nobody else is going to want pain. She’s being tugged back and you. You’re fat and you talk too forth with reality and façade. much.” This generally leads to a woman Twelve years later, I stand facing who is unable to commit to a mean- myself in the mirror and I can hear ingful relationship; a woman who those words like they’d just been doesn’t trust people with her heart; spewed. Somehow those words dag- a woman who doesn’t appreciate her gered their way into a part of my soul value or the value in other women; a that began festering instantly and woman who has a dangerous attitude continued to go with no attention for when it comes to dealing with other many years to come. people. At first I was confused. I made I was that woman. Frankly, at excuses for him for saying those times, I am still that woman. But, horrible things to me. Maybe he was thankfully, I have chosen to heal. I Franklin just upset about something that had have chosen to love myself despite nothing to do with me. That glaze of and abused you, take it back. It be- wishful thinking didn’t last long. Af- COMMENTARY longs to you and only you. You were ter hearing the words over and over born great. It’s okay if you failed to again, whether in my head or from the fact that I’ve done horrible things believe before; believe it now. Heal his mouth, internally, I began to be- to people and to myself. I have your aching heart. Cry, pray, laugh, lieve them. chosen to forgive myself for those whatever it takes to break through Being void of the knowledge things. I have made a conscious the wall of protection that you’ve of who we are and having pride in decision that I will grow. I will not built to convince people that you are that individual is the beginning of wallow in the pain that prevents me whole. It doesn’t truly matter what many other issues that seep into our from experiencing love of all people, they think anyway. What matters is psyche. I’ve met women who, like all things, and all experiences. I will what you believe. me, have built this very solid exterior not stare into the mirror - ever again This journey to healing isn’t an profile of strength, but inside, there - and wonder if I’m worthy enough easy one, I know this. I’ve lived at lies a vulnerable, hurt, and many to be loved. Just being me is worthy the mercy of believing I was too times angry little girl who can’t find enough to love. I have done great fat and too loud for many years. a reason to believe in who she is now things and I will do greater things. However, I made the decision not or ever will be. I am proud of myself. I love who I to live like that anymore. I choose It’s because she hasn’t healed am, finally. me. I want to be whole again. Don’t from issues or situations in her life To all my sisters who fight this in- you? Well, you must face the pain that have jumbled her reflection of ternal battle knowingly or unknow- and look in the eyes of the hurt and herself. It’s because when she looks ingly, take my hand. Admit to your- disappointment that conquered your in the mirror she sees herself in two- self that you have not loved yourself. self-esteem. It may not be an easy folds. She sees the person she wants You have not honored yourself. You effort, but the joy of loving self is to be and the person she pretends to have shifted the blame to others. You well worth the journey. Let’s take the be. have made excuses. Then, forgive walk together. I’ll hold your hand if She pretends to love herself. She yourself. Announce to your inner you will hold mine. Shine On! pretends to honor herself. She pre- self and to that hurt and pain that Funmi F. Franklin tends that her beauty is valued. But lingers inside that you are worthy, a/k/a QueenFolayan when she looks in the mirror her soul beautiful, smart and proud. www.franklinspeaking.webnode. cries out from that place that doesn’t If you have given your power comEmail: funmifranklin09@aol. believe it. 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HamerSpecial from the Houston Forward Times ing her lifetime, at the unveilingStatue lived and worked for 18 years. fiery that President LyndonUnveiled John- A life-sized bronze statue of of a statue built in her honor in “I didn’t go register for you sir, son called a press conference to civil rights activist Fannie Lou her hometown of Ruleville, Miss. I did it for myself,” Hamer chal- try and divert attention away from Hamer is unveiled at the Fannie “What was it James Brown lenged her boss W. D. Marlowe, her. But national networks later Lou Hamer Memorial Gardens in sang? I feel good,” Hamer’s according to the statue commit- ran her speech in its entirety and a Ruleville, Miss., Friday, Oct. 5. daughter, Vergie Hamer Faulkner, tee’s website. national audience sat spellbound Hamer, who died of cancer in said on seeing her mother’s statue, From then on she dedicated by her conviction and her truths. 1977, drew national attention in according to the Clarion Ledger. herself to registering black vot- Speaking of the beating directed 1964 when she and other mem- Hamer was born Fannie Lou ers and championing other social by highway patrolmen in Winona bers of the racially integrated Townsend Oct. 6, 1917, to share- causes. As a results, she suffered she asked, “Is this America, the Hamer Freedom Democratic Party chal- croppers. She later worked as a imprisonment, beatings and as- land of the free and the home of the lenged the seating of Missis- sharecropper and timekeeper on sassination attempts. But she per- brave, where we have to sleep with and bigoted areas in our coun- sippi’s all-white delegation to the a plantation in Sunflower County, severed. our telephones off the hooks be- try, to becoming a strong, black Democratic National Convention. Miss. She died March 14, 1977. Hamer helped organize the ra- cause our lives be threatened daily, female who was so articulate She is remembered across the Many remember Hamer for cially diverse Mississippi Free- because we want to live as decent and such an incredible motiva- world as the woman who boldly her unstinting passion for civil dom Democratic Party, which human beings, in America?” tor,” said Reena Evers-Everette, stated she was “sick and tired of and human rights, equality and challenged the seating of an all- Such oratorical skill and fear- the daughter of slain civil rights being sick and tired.” justice. Her activism probably be- white Mississippi delegation at lessness seemed to belie her be- activist Medgar Evers, as quoted On Oct. 5, hundreds came gan in 1962 when she decided to the 1964 Democratic National ginnings. by TheGrio.com. “She changed from across the United States to register to vote and was told she Convention. “Fannie Lou Hamer went from the course of history especially in remember Fannie Lou Hamer, a would have to, as a consequence, Her defining speech before the being a sharecropper, born and the field of politics and the Demo- Photo Credit/Chance Wright, tireless civil rights advocate dur- leave the plantation where she had assembly was so eloquent and so raised in one of the most racist cratic Party.” The Bolivar Commercial. 4b • the mississippi link October 25 - 31, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Jackson Advocate Jackson, Mississippi October 18-24, 2012 17A

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www.mississippilink.com October 25 - 31, 2012 THE mississippi link • 5b Voters are least likely to Romney continues campaign of lies By George E. Curry the next 10 years. 833,000, according to the BLS. NNPA Columnist commit election fraud “In fact, the group’s study con- So the total over four years would As we have sidered two other budget scenarios come to 1.1 million, with the large gally. Voter suppression, on the other citizens from voter rolls gener- seen during three - current law (allowing the Bush- majority lost before Obama was hand, is another story altogether and ally through computerized matches presidential de- era tax cuts to expire as scheduled sworn in.” is the “elephant in the room” that which identify legitimate voters as bates and in his at the end of this year) and current Romney has repeatedly charge few want to discuss. felons, dead, doubly registered or campaign speech- policy (extending current policies that Obama has “cut Medicare The upcoming presidential elec- legally insane. This is usually the re- es, Mitt Romney into 2013, including extending the by $716 billion to pay for Obam- By Alim Gaynor tion is about two distinct choices. sult of people with the same names will say anything Bush-era tax cuts) - and determined acare.” But FactCheck.org con- Columnist Neither choice is particularly ‘peo- as illegitimate voters. - even when he knows it is untrue that Obama’s budget ‘provides a cluded: “Various incarnations of Much has been ple friendly’ nor does either really Caging involves mailing to regis- - in his effort to dislodge President middle ground between these two this claim have cropped up in Rom- made recently of address the plight of the most vul- tered voters - soldiers, students, the Obama from the White House. extremes.’” ney’s campaign speeches - includ- states enacting or nerable in our society. The choice homeless and others and using re- Romney charged in the second Romney said during a Repub- ing claims that Obama is ‘cutting’ attempting to enact is really between absolute oligarchy turned letters to challenge their reg- presidential debate that “it took the lican debate Feb. 22: “I said today ‘funneling’ or ‘raiding’ $716 billion voter ID laws that and somewhat constrained oligar- istrations and absentee ballots. president 14 days before he called that we’re going to cut taxes on from Medicare to pay for the health would require vot- chy. Spoiling is basically tossing out the attack in Benghazi an act of ter- everyone across the country by 20 care law. ers to present gov- An oligarchy is essentially a gov- paper or punch card ballots that have ror.” Obama denied it, urging Rom- percent, including the top one per- “However, Medicare money ernment issued photo identification ernment or power structure in which a mistake or irregularity of any kind ney to “get the transcript.” cent.” However, during a debate isn’t being taken away. The Af- before being allowed to vote. a small group of people exercise on them. FactCheck.org observed: “The with Obama, he said, “I’m not look- fordable Care Act calls for a $716 Republicans who have sponsored control - especially for corrupt and Voters can be ejected from polling transcript does show that Obama ing to cut taxes for wealthy people.” billion reduction in the growth of these laws claim they are necessary selfish purposes. Such power struc- places if they fail to have proper ID said in a Rose Garden speech Sept. In that same debate, Romney Medicare spending over 10 years, to prevent widespread voter fraud. tures are often controlled by a few where it’s required. 12: ‘No acts of terror will ever shake said: “In the last four years, wom- a move that, if successful, would Although there has been absolutely prominent families who pass their Absentee ballots can be rejected the resolve of this great nation, alter en have lost 580,000 jobs. That’s keep the hospital insurance trust no evidence of widespread voter influence from one generation to the for the simplest reasons. that character, or eclipse the light of the net of what’s happened in the fund solvent for an additional eight fraud, and Democrats say the laws next. Prestidigitization is basically ma- the values that we stand for.’” last four years. We’re still down years.… are just attempts to suppress the There has always been corrup- nipulation of computerized votes to In the same debate, Romney 580,000 jobs.” “Furthermore, as we explained votes of minorities, the elderly and tion in American politics. However, make them either disappear or re- said a gallon of gasoline in Nas- FactCheck.org found: “Actu- in detail in our story ‘Medicare’s the poor. It is felt that these groups the Citizens United ruling released flect erroneous information. sau County, N.Y. was $1.86 when ally, according to the Bureau of La- ‘Piggy Bank,’ Medicare doesn’t are least likely to possess govern- in January 2010 eliminated the cor- Tossing is self explanatory and Obama took office. It’s now “4 bor Statistics (BLS), the net loss of have $716 billion sitting around ment issued photo ID and most porate ban on making independent usually involves provisional ballots. bucks a gallon.” women’s jobs since January 2009, that could be ‘raided.’ The presi- likely to vote Democratic. expenditures and financing elec- Stuffing is when election offi- As fact checkers for USA To- when the president took office, is dent can’t take money out of the Presently, photo IDs are required tioneering communications. It gave cials stuff ballot boxes with ballots day stated, “Gas prices were going 283,000. Even the 283,000 figure trust fund - which had $244.2 bil- in 11 of the 50 states. Of the 11, Indi- corporations the right to spend un- they’ve filled out. through a period of exceptional is an overstatement. The BLS also lion at the end of 2011.” ana, Kansas, Georgia and Tennessee limited sums on ads and other politi- Not surprisingly, most of these volatility when Obama took office announced that its routine annual Even on those rare occasions have the strictest laws, requiring al- cal tools, calling for the election or tactics take place in areas where the - largely because, as Obama noted, benchmarking process will result when Romney is telling the truth, most exclusively government issued defeat of individual candidates. population is predominantly non- gas prices plummeted as the reces- next year in adding 386,000 total there is deception. For example, photo identification. This opened the door for the un- white and/or democratic. Those who sion took hold and people drove jobs - men and women - to the of- he claims that he will create 12 Although Mississippi’s voter ID bridled sale of what has until now think the Republicans want Presi- less. But gas prices are still 34 cents ficial historical figures. It did not million new jobs in his first term. requirement will not be in effect passed for democracy. Although the dent Obama out because he’s black below their all-time high during the say how many of those would be But as fact checkers for USA Today by the November 2012 elections, corporations can’t give unlimited are just partly right. The main reason Bush administration. In the sum- women’s jobs, but about 49 per- pointed out, “Romney’s pledge to it’s still not clear exactly what the amounts of money directly to the is that while President Obama might mer of 2008, the national average cent of total employment is cur- create 12 million jobs has been hot- requirements will be. Mississippi’s candidates, they can give it to the go along with some of the wishes of hit $4.05 a gallon.” rently accounted for by women. ly contested in large part because constitutional amendment simply Super PACs (Political Action Com- the powerful few, Mitt Romney is FactCheck.org noted, “Mitt So about 190,000 will probably be economic forecasters, including says “government issued photo mittees) that sprang up for these more likely to go along with ALL Romney falsely claims in a series subtracted from the 283,000 figure. Moody’s Analytics, predict rough- identification.” Implementing leg- very purposes. of the wishes and desires of the oli- of TV ads that President Obama That would put the current loss at ly 12 million jobs will be created islation and/or administrative rules This isn’t enough for the oligarchs. garchs who essentially call the shots ‘will raise taxes on the middle 93,000, making Romney’s figure over the next four years - no matter will be necessary to define precisely It helps tremendously to pour money in this country. class by $4,000.’ That’s nonsense. six times too high. who is elected president.” what this means. into campaign coffers of candidates Don’t ever forget Romney’s now The ads cite a conservative group’s “We assume Romney’s refer- George E. Curry, former edi- Let’s be clear. The penalty for who will bow to their interests, but it retracted comment about the 47 per- study, but even the group itself ence to ‘four years’ was meant to tor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, voting when not legally qualified or is not foolproof. The better choice is cent. He said it in a private setting doesn’t say Obama will raise taxes cover only Obama’s term. For the is editor-in-chief of the National for voting more than once is pretty to also cull the registered voters who and never thought it would be heard on middle-income taxpayers. It record, the number of women’s Newspaper Publishers Association stiff. It can range from a fine of a may spoil their plans. This is done in beyond that room. He’s of the few, says his budget could result in a jobs lost in the last four months News Service (NNPA) and editorial few hundred dollars to a couple of a variety of ways. by the few and for the few. ‘potentially higher tax burden’ over of the Bush administration was director of Heart & Soul. years in prison. It’s difficult enough Some of the major tools used to Alim Gaynor is founder and to get some legally qualified vot- suppress the vote are purging, cag- president of Seedpod Empowerment ers to the polls just one time. Only ing, spoiling, ejecting, rejecting, Institute. For more information, call an imbecile would risk the possible prestidigitizing, tossing and stuffing. 769-798-5247 or email him at alim- President Obama deserves our vote penalties involved for voting ille- Purging involves removing [email protected] By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. between now and Nov. 6. As we commemorate this 150th NNPA Columnist Every hour of every day now anniversary, let us rededicate our- In just a few needs to be focused on Getting- selves to the timeless principles it days, millions of Out-The-Vote (GOTV). It is time championed and celebrate the mil- What you talking ‘bout Willard? Americans will to pool all our organizational re- lions of Americans who have fought vote in the Nov. 6 sources to stage the largest grass- for liberty and equality in the gen- By Julianne Malveaux cut the mortgage deduction, the and entitled white man just about national elections. roots voter turnout in history. The erations since.” NNPA Columnist charitable contributions deduc- beats on his chest, hollers, ignores In those states African American church commu- Each generation has to rise to its H a l f w a y tion, or college credits? He says he directions, and does a spot-on where there is early nity should be at the forefront of our particular challenge of history. To- through the sec- will have to think about it. What imitation of Homie the Clown on voting, millions have already voted. GOTV nonpartisan work. day, we have both an opportunity ond presidential has he been doing for the past 10 steroids (sorry, Homie, for the in- There is a clear choice between I am expressing my own personal and a responsibility to keep pushing debate, I remem- years when he was running for sult), he is being firm. Were the President Barack Obama and for- views about this election in hopes forward. For black Americans, vot- bered the show president? Clearly not thinking! spinmeisters and I watching the mer Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Rom- to raise the level of awareness and ing is sacred and we dare not take where Gary Cole- If it takes him this long to think same debate or were their biases ney. consciousness of others who may be this election lightly. man and Todd through his policy, maybe he could showing? At the end of the day it is reduced mistakenly taking this election for For all of those who have become Bridges played Arnold and Willis join (or with his money, even start) In the second debate, some say to the question of “going forward” granted. It does matter who wins. cynical instead of being vibrant, Jackson. a think tank for the cognitively im- the gender gap closed and many or “retreating backward” in clear Not voting is an unforgivable sin. enthusiastic and active, we have to Little Arnold was always asking, paired. women favored Romney over terms of the social, economic and On Sept. 22, President Obama remind them of the past and of the “What you talking ’bout Willis?” What you talking ‘bout Willard? President Obama. That implied political empowerment of people reminded us of the 150 year anni- present. Hundreds of millions of My question, exactly, only this You don’t yet know whether you disturbing things about some who historically have been margin- versary of the Emancipation Proc- dollars have been spent to suppress time directed toward Republican can support the Lily Ledbetter Act, women. My mamma used to ask alized and discriminated against be- lamation document that President our vote and on negative, deceptive nominee Willard Mitt Romney. the first piece of legislation that me why good girls liked bad boys. cause of race, ethnicity or class. Lincoln issued in 1862 to take effect television and radio ads, all designed What in the world was he talking President Obama signed upon tak- I don’t remember my answer, but It is about the politics of inclusion Jan. 1, 1863. Why is this an impor- to confuse, confound and to immo- about when he attempted to debate ing office? You have yet to figure back in the day I could find a bad versus the politics of exclusion. tant reminder today in 2012? bilize people in our communities. President Obama on Oct. 16? out women’s equality? You forgot boy faster than a penny in my This election is more than a polit- It is very important not to ever The worst form of suppression, The Republican nominee be- that you stood outside a coal plant pocket. ical struggle between the 99 percent forget the history of slavery, Jim however, is self-suppression and a haved as if he were on some kind in Massachusetts and talked about If women tipped for Romney and the one percent on the quest for Crow and systematic denials of sense of hopelessness. I am optimistic of ‘upper.’ Some may have thought pollution? You are not sure about after that first debate, they were wealth and economic control. The equal justice and freedom not only but know we still have a lot of work to his delivery was firm, but when he the tax breaks you took at Bain saying they liked their men loud, consequential future of America and to African people but also all people do over the next few days ahead. raised his voice and asked Presi- when you were exporting jobs? rude and crude. Let’s see where the world is at stake. who have had to struggle to make Mitt Romney, in my view, rep- dent Obama the same questions Moreover, you connect gaso- the gender gap goes in the after- For millions of African Ameri- advancement and progress against resents the exclusive views and several times (Have you checked line prices to President Obama’s math of the second debate, where cans, the importance of reelecting formidable odds and historical cir- the ideology of the past. President your pension? Will you answer my policies, not to the greater factor of Obama put his foot down with President Barack Obama cannot be cumstances. Barack Obama is not only the hope question? Well then how much oil world demand. Surely, you know dignity and class, while Romney overstated. Given the state of black President Obama emphasized, for the future but also he is doing a production did you cut?), he came better than that. You are running ranted as if he were out of control. America in 2012, the thought of go- “One hundred and fifty years after good job in the present in the face off as more obnoxious (or chemi- away from your position faster What you talking ‘bout, Wil- ing backward in our society should that historic event, we recognize an of fierce opposition and huge wealth cally enhanced) than forceful. than a gold medal-winning sprint- lard? You distorted the facts so not even be an option. We have important milestone in the Ameri- stacked against him. Because President Obama is a er at the Olympics. badly about Libya that moderator come too far and made too much can story and reflect on the progress This is exactly the moment that world leader, he could not give the Maybe Willard Mitt Romney Candy Crowley had to jump in and sacrifice and progress to turn around we have made toward realizing our our ancestors prayed for and gave of ‘hood response which might have knows no better. This may be why correct you. Your “I have to think now because of what appears to be nation’s founding promise of liberty their sacrifice and blood. Let’s stand been “shut your mouth up” (or some he substituted raw aggression for about that” platform was pure formidable opposition to our inter- and justice for all. Though it would up together in this moment of deci- such related rejoinder). Instead, he actual facts. He disrespected both comedy. Your flipping and flop- ests and future. take decades of struggle before Af- sion. Let’s have a record turnout in responded with dignity and clarity. moderator Candy Crowley and ping suggested that you will say There is still time to reawaken rican Americans were granted equal every precinct in every state. Let’s Romney is flip-flopping more President Obama. But then when anything to get elected and rose those of us who have fallen asleep treatment and protection under the defy the odds once again. Let’s vote frequently than a pancake on an you wear the mantle of the entitled questions about what you will do or who have become apathetic, as law, the Emancipation Proclamation for freedom, justice, equality and IHOP grill. So he can’t make up white male, I think you think you after you are elected. this is another critical moment in our marked a courageous step forward empowerment of all. Let’s re-elect his mind about his tax plan, wom- can disrespect and insult anyone. What you talking ‘bout Willard? long struggle for freedom, justice, in fulfilling that essential task. President Barack H. Obama. en’s equality, coal production or Some of the spinmeisters are Not much. equality and empowerment. “It affirmed that the Civil War Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is presi- anything. He says he has a five- out calling this a “draw” or saying Julianne Malveaux is a Wash- We have to ensure that we mobi- was a war fought not only for the dent of the Hip-Hop Summit Action point plan, but really it is a one- that President Obama was “too ag- ington, D.C.-based economist and lize our family members and every- preservation of our union but for Network (HSAN) and Education point plan, “Trust me.” gressive.” That means that when writer. She is president emerita one in our communities about the freedom itself. The Emancipation Online Services Corporation. He Why should anybody trust him a black man makes a point, he is of Bennett College for Women in importance of making sure that ev- Proclamation stands among the can be reached at drbenjamin.cha- when he can’t say whether he will aggressive. But when a privileged Greensboro, N.C. ery eligible person will actually vote documents of human freedom. [email protected]

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One copy of the Contract Documents may be procured from Room 504 Hood Building, 200 South President Street, Jackson, Missis- contracting. Therefore, the City of Jackson requests that prospective vendors and the Department of Public Works upon payment of $100.00, which will not be sippi. contractors carefully examine their method of selecting subcontractors and suppli- refunded. The Standard Specifications adopted by the City Council may be ers, to ensure that they are not either actively, or passively, discriminating against procured from the Department of Public Works, if desired, upon payment of The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Female Business Enterprises (FBEs). $5.00 for each volume. public contracting. 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ORDINANCE APPROVING KEVIN T. WRIGHT A REZONING FROM C-3 NOTICE OF INVITATION TO RE-BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDED DISTRICT MAP (GENERAL) COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO CMU-1 (COMMUNITY) MIXED-USE CITY OF JACKSON ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI’S WARD DISTRICT PEDESTRIAN ORIENTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT DESIGNATIONS FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS. 5411 I-55 N FRONTAGE RD. CASE NO. 3818. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, WHEREAS, the Jackson City Council is required to redistrict the munici- WHEREAS, Kevin T. Wright has filed a petition to rezone property located at 5411 2012, for the purchase of certain City-owned property, parcel # 177-1 (a va- pality in accordance with each decennial census, as proscribed by Mis- I-55 N Frontage Rd in the City of Jackson, First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mis- cant lot), located at 343 W. South Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bidding for sissippi Code Annotated, as amended, §21-8-7; and sissippi, from C-3 (General) Commercial District to CMU-1 (Community) Mixed-Use this property will start at $2000. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, District Pedestrian Oriented; and together with the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said prop- WHEREAS, on Monday, June 11, 2012, the Jackson City Council held its erty. For additional information or for a “bid form”, contact Valerie Skinner at first redistricting public hearing in Council Chambers located in Jackson WHEREAS, the Jackson City Planning Board, after holding the required public hear- (601) 960-2266 or [email protected] City Hall, 219 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201; and ing, has recommended approval to rezone the properties fromC-3 (General) Com- mercial District to CMU-1 (Community) Mixed-Use District Pedestrian Oriented; and RE-BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and WHEREAS, during this public hearing, the following tasks were com- delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. pleted: (1) explanation of the redistricting process; (2) announcement of WHEREAS, notice was duly and legally given to property owners and interested President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “South the dates and locations of additional public hearings; and (3) explanation citizens that a meeting of the Council would be held at City Hall at 2:30 p.m., Monday, Street Property”, along with the bidder’s name. Enclose one (1) original and of the requirements of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act; and September 17, 2012, to consider said change based upon the record of the case as one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, developed before the City Planning Board; and at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 South President Street, WHEREAS, general comments from the public were also received during Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. the initial public hearing; and WHEREAS, it appeared to the satisfaction of the City Council that notice of said petition had been published in the Mississippi Link on August 02, 2012 and August CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI WHEREAS, the Jackson City Council subsequently held seven (7) public 16, 2012, that a hearing had been held by the Jackson City Planning Board, all hearings, one on behalf of each ward, to ensure that citizens were in- as provided for by ordinances of the City of Jackson and the laws of the State of 10/25/12, 11/1/12, 11/8/12 formed and had ample opportunity to provide input and participate in the Mississippi, and that the Jackson City Planning Board had recommended approval redistricting process; and of the petitioned rezoning of the above described property to CMU-1(Community) Mixed-Use District Pedestrian Oriented and within the existing zoning of the City of legal WHEREAS, notices of the scheduled public hearings were published in Jackson; and The Mississippi Link, the newspaper of general circulation that the City of NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF Jackson has contracted with for legal publications, on Thursday, May 24, 2012 REDISTRICTING PLAN WHEREAS, it appears to the Council that such changes would be in keeping with 2012 and Thursday, May 31, 2012. Additional notices were published in CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI sound land use practice and to the best interest of the City and that there has been the Jackson Advocate Newspaper on Thursday, May 24, 2012, and in the a significant change in the character of the area to justify the rezoning and that there Clarion Ledger Newspaper on Thursday, May 31, 2012; and THE CITY OF JACKSON HAS SUBMITTED ITS 2012 REDISTRICTING PLAN FOR is a public need for such zoning. PRECLEARANCE TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OF- WHEREAS, a final public hearing was held on Thursday, August 16, FICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL. PURSUANT TO 28 C.F.R NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 2012, at the Jackson Medical Mall, an ADA accessible facility, at which § 51.28, COMPLETE DUPLICATE COPIES OF THE SUBMISSION ARE AVAIL- JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: time the public was allowed to review and provide comments on plans ABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE LOCATED IN submitted by the redistricting consultants as a result of meetings with and CITY HALL, 219 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, 39201. SECTION 1. That the property located in the City of Jackson, First Judicial District of input from members of the Jackson City Council; and FURTHER, A HARD COPY OF THE DATA SUBMITTED ON MAGNETIC MEDIA IS Hinds County, Mississippi, more particularly described as follows: AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. PUBLIC INSPECTION MAY TAKE PLACE WHEREAS, the Jackson City Council has fully and completely analyzed DURING THE HOURS OF 8:00A.M. UNTIL 5:00P.M. ALL COMMENTS FROM THE A 2.37 acre, more or less, parcel of land being situated in the Northwest quarter and evaluated all of the plans and comments submitted during the re- PUBLIC, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GEN- (NW¼) of the Southeast quarter (SE¼) of Section 12, Township 6 North, Range districting process, and is of the opinion that Plan Option 1 meets the ERAL, ARE WELCOME. 1 East, City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi and being more particularly de- criteria adopted by the City Council, adheres to the requirements of the scribed as follows: Voting Rights Act, and is the plan best suited for ensuring fair and effec- 10/18/12, 10/25/12 tive City Council representation for all residents of the City of Jackson, The point of beginning being at an iron pin marking the intersection of the Westerly Mississippi. Right-Of-Way of Interstate Highway No. 55 North with the Northerly Right-Of-Way ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS line of Culley Drive, as both are now (November, 1992) laid out and established, said SECTION 1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL point being 2,013.9 feet North of and 2,062.9 feet West of the Southeast corner of Advertisement for Bids OF THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI that Plan Option 1 is hereby Section 12, Township 6 North, Range 1 East; Run thence South 88 degrees 23 min- Bid 2247 - Frozen Food and Meat Products adopted as the official district map for City Council ward designations and utes 00 seconds West and along said Northerly Right-Of-Way line of Culley Drive for Bid 2248 – Crackers, Cookies and Chips is hereby incorporated herein by reference. a distance of 303.87 feet to the point of curvature of a curve to the right with a central angle of 51 degrees 14 minutes and 10 seconds, a radius 395.00 feet, and an arc Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the Board of SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective, pursuant to Missis- distance of 393.23 feet; continue thence and along said curve to the right for an arc Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Office, 662 South Presi- sippi state law, thirty (30) days from and after passage, pending preclear- distance of 152.08 feet (Chord bearing and distance of North 80 degrees 35 minutes dent Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) November ance by the United States Department of Justice.Council Member Bar- 13 seconds West 151.14 feet) leaving said Northerly Right-of-way line of Culley 14, 2012, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The rett-Simon moved adoption; Council Member Cooper-Stokes seconded. Drive; Run thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, 187.94 feet to a point; Run thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 45 seconds East for and to withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from Barrett-Simon – Yes a distance of 514.90 feet to an iron pin on said Westerly Right-Of-Way line of Inter- the date bids are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained Bluntson – Yes state Highway No. 55; Run thence South 07 degrees 21 minutes 58 seconds West free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or Cooper-Stokes – Nay along said Westerly Right-Of-Way line of Interstate Highway No. 55 for a distance of documents may be picked up at the above address. Lumumba – Absent 137.32 feet to a concrete Right-Of-Way monument; Run thence South 35 degrees Tillman – Yes 07 minutes 00 seconds West along said Westerly Right-Of-Way line for a distance 10/25/12, 11/1/12 Whitwell – Yes of 73.51 feet to a concrete Right-Of-Way monument; Run thence South 07 degrees Yarber- Yes 30 minutes 00 seconds West along said Westerly Right-Of-Way line for a distance of LEgal 11.50 feet to the point of beginning. ATTEST: Brenda Pree NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE is hereby rezoned and changed from C-3 (General) Commercial District to CMU-1 City Clerk JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Community) Mixed-Use District Pedestrian Oriented provided, however that before a permit is issued for any structure to be erected on the said property, or for any use I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful cus- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION thereof, provision for adequate off-street parking must be made and approved by todian of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING OPEN TO THE PUB- the Department of Planning Development and the Department of Public Works. The of said City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an LIC ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012, AT 12:00 P.M. IN THE ANDREW Zoning Administrator is ordered to note such change on the Official Zoning Map to Ordinance passed by the City Council at its regular meeting on 4th day JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE WARREN HOOD BUILDING, the City of Jackson, Mississippi. of September, 2012, and recorded in Minute Book “6B”, pages 496-497. 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. SECTION 2. That the cost of publication of this Ordinance shall be borne by the WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this the 17th day of I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS petitioner. October, 2012. A. OLD BUSINESS SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage and Brenda Pree 1. CASE NO. 2012-28, REQUEST BY: BARBARA AUSTIN TO REMOVE EXISTING after publication of same by the petitioner. City Clerk METAL AWNING OVER KITCHEN DOOR AND REPLACE WITH CANVAS AWNING

FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1435 ST. ANN ST. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DIS- Council Member Barrett-Simon moved adoption; Council Member Tillman seconded. 10/25/12 TRICT. ______2. CASE NO. 2012-37, REQUEST BY OXFORD INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC TO President Yarber recognized Mr. Kevin T. Wright, the petitioner who requested a REPLACE ALL EXTERIOR MATERIALS WITH HARDIE BOARD LAP SIDING, RE- rezoning from C-3 (General Commercial District) to CMU-1 (Community Mixed-Use PAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WINDOWS AND DOORS, ADD CENTRAL HEAT AND District) for property located at 5455 I 55 North – Frontage Rd. Mr. Wright stated that AIR, INSTALL FRENCH DRAIN, AND REFINISH FLOORS FOR PROPERTY LO- the property would allow for an adaptive reuse an existing hotel that will include a CATED AT 1027 MADISON ST. IN THE BELHAVEN HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT. combination of residential and retail uses. SUBSCRIBE ______B. CURRENT BUSINESS 3. CASE NO. 2012-38, REQUEST BY: RUSTY PERKINS (OWNER: CONNER PER- After a discussion by members of the Council, President Yarber called for the final KINS) TO REMOVE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS, CONSTRUCT NEW EXTE- vote: The motion prevailed by the following vote: TODAY! RIOR WALLS, INSTALL NEW CASEMENT WINDOWS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1029 EUCLID AVE. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. Yeas– Barrett-Simon, Bluntson, Tillman, Whitwell, and Yarber. Nays – None. 4. CASE NO. 2012-39, REQUEST BY CHRIS BOND/BOND PROPERTIES, LLC Absent – Cooper-Stokes and Lumumba. (OWNER: ANN B. KAVANAUGH) TO CONSTRUCT 3 NEW TOWNHOMES TO BE The Mississippi Link SOLD INDIVIDUALLY ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF JEFFER- ATTEST: SON ST. AND MANSHIP ST. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. For more information please call: 601-896-0084 Brenda Pree City Clerk II. OTHER ITEMS or e-mail [email protected] I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of re- III. ADJOURN www.mississippilink.com cords of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the 10/18/12, 10/25/12 foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at its regular zoning meeting on 17th day of September, 2012, and recorded in Minute Book “6B”, pages 551-553.

WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this the th17 day of October, 2012.

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By Kam Williams Book Reviewer “Music and religion were the twin forces that shaped John Coltrane’s early years. Both of his grandfathers were Methodist ministers, and each of his parents was a skilled musician. “In North Carolina during the 1930s, the church was the center of black community life. At a time when discrimi- nation was widespread, the church offered comfort, hope and guidance. One way it did this was through music. “Perhaps more than any other jazz musician, John Coltrane let his religious feel- ings guide and inspire his work. “Of his recovery from drug use, he wrote, ‘During the year 1957, I experienced, by the grace of God, a spiritual awakening which was to lead me to a richer, fuller, more productive life. At that time, in gratitude, I humbly asked to be given the means and privilege to make others hap- py through music.’ “It was his commitment to sobriety for the last 10 years of his life that allowed him to pursue his vision and to cre- ate some of the most enduring music in the field of jazz.” - Excerpted from the After- word (page 39) John Coltrane (1926-1967) pioneered a new sound on the saxophone prior to passing away at an early age, but not before leaving behind a much beloved collection of innova- tive recordings. Sadly, his un- timely demise from liver can- cer was likely the result of the heroin habit he had kicked a decade before. But is the “life of a leg- endary jazz great with such a checkered past” the appro- priate subject of an illustrated children’s book? Yes, argues Gary Golio, author of Spirit Seeker: John Coltrane’s Mu- sical Journey. After all, over a million of African-American men are currently behind bars for non- violent narcotics offenses, and millions more are osten- sibly dealing with drug ad- diction. For that reason, a bi- ography detailing Coltrane’s failings and ultimate triumph over substance abuse might serve as a warning to kids apt to face similar temptations. Golio relates how ‘Trane’s troubles started with alcohol while still in his teens in the wake of the deaths in rapid succession of his father and several other close family members. Regrettably, when the young man subsequently encountered adversity in the form of racism, relationship problems and money woes as an aspiring musician moving around the country, he gradu- ally graduated from that gate- way drug to illegal stuff. In the end, we learn that he cleaned himself up with the help of a return to his re- ligious roots, a spiritual path that undoubtedly provided considerable comfort when he was forced by an incurable affliction to prepare to meet his Maker. It is a warts-and- all, cautionary tale chroni- cling both Coltrane’s per- sonal flaws and incomparable genius. To order a copy of Spirit Seeker, visit: http://www. amazon.com/exec/obi - dos/ASIN/0547239947/ ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20 ENTERTAINMENT

www.mississippilink.com October 25 - 31, 2012 THE mississippi link • 11B Ramsey Lewis coming to International Jazz Festival in New Jersey Nov. 9 – 11 eurweb.com pect on his shows that ends at some young fellows (in the mean taking lessons. Some- The legendary Jazz pianist the festival in November. band). There is Joshua on bass, times, you have to play for free Ramsey Lewis brings his band “Someone said, ‘you are a Henry on guitar and Charles on to be heard.” to Cape May, N.J., Nov. - 11, three (man band); what about a drums.” By 1966, Lewis was one of 2012, at the Exit 0 Interna- quintet?’ So I invited two more The Chicago resident said the most successful Jazz pia- tional Jazz Festival. Lewis is people.” that after the New Jersey shows nists in the country. He is most promoting his newest album Lewis’ additional members it will be the last performance notable for “The In Crowd,” release “Ramsey…Taking An- bring the band a more con- dates of the year for him. “Tak- “Hang on Sloopy” and “Wade other Look.” temporary sound which can be ing a year off,” Ramsey said. in the Water.” With 50 years in the business found on the “Ramsey…Tak- For those aspiring musi- In 2005, he founded the and 80 albums to his credit, ing Another Look” project. cians, Lewis’ advice is, “Build Ramsey Lewis Foundation the three-time Grammy Award “I don’t think about it,” a sound foundation. Learn which connects at risk children winner has an honorary doc- Ramsey said when questioned your craft, whatever instru- to the world of music. torate from Loyola University about being on tour at the age ment you play and that in- For more on the Exit 0 Inter- in Chicago. of 77. “Life is good. The body cludes voice. Study the history. national Jazz Festival featur- “The stage show is a result is like anything else, it slows Do you know the heroes? Who ing the Ramsey Lewis quintet, of the album actually,” Lewis when you get older. If you started it; how it evolved? Do log onto www.Exit0JazzFest. said when ask what we can ex- fight it, you feel terrible. I have the homework and that might com. Multi-Grammy Award winning Jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis. TV One renews ‘Find Our Missing’ for second season eurweb.com of the missing person or per- (BAMFI), to raise further ences and the media in terms of TV One has renewed its do- sons, beginning with the day awareness and attention for the how the issue of missing black cu-series “Find Our Missing” they vanished and the frantic plight of the missing among Americans has been tradition- for a second season to premiere searches by loved ones and people of color. ally addressed,” remarked Jud- in January, it was announced investigators to find them. Epi- Tvone.tv uses BAMFI’s kins. recently by Toni Judkins, exec- sodes chronicle the investiga- alerts and latest updates about “We are pleased to partner utive vice president of Original tions into their disappearances recent missing person cases, as once again with the Black and Programming and Production. and delves into the mystery well as other content supplied Missing Foundation to bring Hosted by actress S. Epatha surrounding the disturbing cir- by the organization, including these compelling stories to our Merkerson, the show is de- cumstances. tips on how to prevent abduc- viewers and hopefully bring signed to put names and faces In its second season, Find tions. some closure to those strug- to people of color who have Our Missing will continue its “TV One saw unprecedented gling with missing persons in disappeared without a trace. partnership with the Black response to this series which their lives and communities,” Each episode tells the story and Missing Foundation. Inc. resonated strongly with audi- said Judkins. 12B • the mississippi link October 25 - 31, 2012 www.mississippilink.com

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