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Forward Lookers Dr. Evie Garrett African-American Federated Club’s 28th Dennis: International History Month kicked annual luncheon honors Olympic Committee and off with ‘Living legacy of ‘Lifting As We Climb’ Mississippi history maker Freedom Out Loud’ By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor The XXII Olympic Winter Games begin Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Sochi, Russia, amid concerns of terrorist at- tacks and general complaints of un- preparedness for the arriving world athletes and audience. On January 30, Evie Garrett Den- nis, age 89, traveled from her home in Denver, Colo. to her native Mis- Fitzgerald Bynum Chambliss sissippi to visit her 98-year-old sister, retired evangelist Ozie Wattleton, and sister Ola Crockett, age 84. By Ayesha K. Mustafaa “1) To help others improve During her visit, she made the Editor Cooper-Stokes, Dominic Dantzler, Sharice Taylor and Tambra the quality of their lives, Mississippi connection to the Olym- Dennis Cherie PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE R. JONES The Forward Lookers 2) to bind together women, pics reflecting on the historic firsts Federated Club was formed young adults and youth for she achieved as an African American said Dennis. By Stephanie R. Jones City Councilwoman LaRi- when two groups under the social, moral, religious and and woman. “I got started when my fifth grade Contributing Writer ta Cooper-Stokes (Ward 3) auspices of the late Clara educational betterment and Another Mississippian linked daughter, Pia, came home and said A pro-Jacksonian, mu- brought together the group Alexander Jackson and Dr. 3) to raise to the highest lev- with the Olympics, explained Den- she wanted to run track. Being the sical entertainer, spoken of participants at City Hall Jessie B. Mosley merged. el in the home, moral con- nis, is Gold Medalist Ralph Boston, persistent kid that she was and still word artist, and other to kick start Black History The women also credit their sciousness and civic life.” who broke the last of Jesse Owens’ is, I told her to have the coach come speakers herald in the Month for 2014. Maranda origin to “a seed planted by On the first day of African world records in August 1960, with and talk to me. He wanted to start month that is dedicated Joiner hosted the celebra- the Mary Church Terrell Lit- American History Month a long jump of 26 feet 11-1/4 inches. a little girls track club and I helped to celebrating, honoring tion. erary Club” in 1972. for 2014, the women host- Boston broke the record five times him organize that. That’s where it all and remembering African- The message, “Living The purpose of the club ed a capacity audience at over the next five years. started.” Americans whose efforts Freedom Out Loud,” res- is three-fold and very simi- their 28th Annual Heritage “I started with the Olympic move- To represent her daughter’s club, changed the face of the onated with the younger lar to the historic African- Luncheon held in the JSU ment in 1958. And I have traveled to Dennis said she decided to attend United States from one of generations of African American group of women every Olympic Game since 1976 ex- racial inequality to a high- known as the National Asso- Forward Lookers cept one - summer or winter games. I Olympic Commitee er quality of life for many. Living Freedom ciation of Colored Women: Continued on page 3 was just at the last Olympic Games,” Continued on page 3 Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 Continued on page 3

Mission Mississippi’s 14th Annual Governor’s Prayer Luncheon features Whole Foods Market ‘Conversation with Congressman opens in Jackson Thompson and Governor Bryant’ By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Bennie Thompson and Mayor Chokwe Editor Governor Phil Bryant. Lumumba opened A representative from each seg- Cong. Thompson his remarks at the ment of Mississippi government narrated the many hard- grand opening of was called forward and prayer ships of growing up the Whole Foods offered for them at Mission Mis- black in Mississippi Market, Tuesday, sissippi’s 14th annual Governor’s - from segregated and Feb. 4, 2014, stat- Prayer Luncheon. There were unequal schools to ab- ing, “The city of special prayes for Mississippi rep- sence of health care. Jackson is open for resentatives in the U.S. Congress, Gov. Bryant iterated business and proud for State legislators, judges of the how much we have to to have Whole various courts and prayer for the be thankful for. Foods Market here Mayor Chokwe Lumumba welcomes Whole Foods Market to Jackson PHOTO BY governor and lieutenant governor. After each gave their in Jackson - the city AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA Liza Cirlot Looser, CEO of personal testimonies, with the theme ‘one Cirlot Agency, and Maggie Wade Winters posed the ques- city, one aim, one Dixon, news anchor on WLBT tion, “How do we rise destiny.’” TV and a co-chair of the prayer above the political rhet- Cong. Thompson and Gov. Bryant PHOTO The 34,000 luncheon planning committee, oric to build relation- BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA square-foot store gave the welcome message to ships of trust?” In closing, he added, “I believe in its new home in more than 600 guests. Bryant responded, “My faith we accomplished our goal. We Highland Village, Among those leading the is larger than the political world wanted the audience to hear these 4500 I-55 North, prayers were State Treasurer Lynn in which I live.” Thompson said, two tell their story and share about will feature natural Fitch, Speaker of the House Phil- “The best thing you can do is get their faith. And they showed that and organic foods, lip Gunn and State Senator Ken- to know people.” although they may not agree, they including an organ- neth Wayne Jones. Joining the Winters said, “Race matters but can still share their commonalities ic salad bar, natural public officials in leading a prayer grace matters more, and grace is in faith and in many other ways. body care products was Jeffrey Webster, director of greater than race. For 14 years, we “The focus was not on their po- and beer on the tap. human resources at Nissan Can- have brought together Christians litical views. Mission Mississippi Regular store hours (Center) Omar Gaye, Whole Foods’ Southern Region President, and local staff ton. from around the state to pray for is about building relationships of will be 7 a.m.-10 break bread in place of ribbon cutting at the opening. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON Neddie Winters, president of our governor and state leaders. trust, respect and honesty.” p.m., seven days a Mission Mississippi, was mod- And this year we are focused on For more information, visit week. nies to Work For in America erator for the discussion that fol- the theme ‘50 years later, how has their website www.missionmissis- The mayor said, “… Ranked by Fortune Magazine, Whole Whole Foods lowed between Congressman the story changed.’” sippi.org as one of the 100 Best Compa- Foods Market is creating an Continued on page 4

Delta Blues Judge to decide if IN MEMORIAM: Share this issue with a friend Museum black press will be Dorothy Faye by mailing it to: celebrating treated fairly by Jasper st Inside 31 anniversary tobacco firms

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A piece of African American History…. Delta Blues Museum celebrating 31st anniversary XXXX Mississippi’s oldest music museum marks milestone with events throughout 2014

Historic freight depot in downtown Clarksdale, now home of the The Muddy Waters Addition at the Delta Blues Museum (Photos cour- Delta Blues Museum The Delta Blues Museum today tesy of The Delta Blues Museum

The Mississippi Link Newswire in the story of the blues. Estab- CLARKSDALE, Miss. - The lished in 1979 by the Carnegie Delta Blues Museum marked its Public Library Board of Trustees 35th year January 31, 2014 with and re-organized as a stand-alone celebrations to continue through- museum in 1999, the Delta Blues out the year. Located “in the land Museum is the state’s oldest mu- where blues began,” 1 Blues sic museum. Alley, Clarksdale, it is just 90 Since 1999, the museum minutes south of Memphis. Cur- has been housed in the historic rent visitation hours are Monday freight depot, located just across through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 from Ground Zero Blues Club in p.m. downtown Clarksdale. Its expan- New exhibits featuring art- sion, known as The Muddy Wa- ists Jessie Mae Hemphill, Sugar ters Addition, was designed to Blue, North Mississippi Allstars complement the depot structure, and R.L. Burnside have recently which was built in 1918 for the A collection of guitars in the museum A scene depicting Muddy Waters inside museum been added to the year’s lineup. Yazoo and Mississippi Valley The museum will also offer spe- Railroad. The museum building tion of the art form and the artists grow with future generations of Gospel Festival in August and Muddy Waters Addition. cial 35th anniversary exhibitions was designated as a Landmark who created it. musicians.” the Juke Joint Festival in April. Expanded exhibits will en- to be displayed during Juke Joint Property in 1996. “The power of this place and The Delta Blues Museum As a 2013 recipient of the Na- able the cultural organization to Festival (April 10-13) and the Director Shelley Ritter said of the artists who came from it Stage is adjacent to the museum tional Medal for Museum and better preserve and display the Sunflower River Blues and Gos- that the museum has never is immeasurable,” Ritter said. classroom, which hosts a year- Library Services - the nation’s history and work of blues artists pel Festival (August 8-10). strayed from its roots, and its “Since its inception 35 years round music education program highest honor for museum and from the Mississippi Delta and Since its creation, the Delta mission remains focused on cre- ago, the Delta Blues Museum as well as lectures and sympo- library service to the community advance the Museum’s ability to Blues Museum has been dedi- ating a welcoming place where has continued to protect, pre- sia. The stage serves as the main - the museum seeks $1.2 million tell stories that inspire and edu- cated to preserving, interpreting, visitors find meaning and - per serve and perpetuate this unique venue for local festivals such as for new and enhanced exhibits cate future generations about this and encouraging a deep interest spective by exploring the evolu- American music form to live and the Sunflower River Blues and for its expansion, including the important American art form. www.mississippilink.com February 6 - 12, 2014 THE mississippi link • 3

Olympic Commitee Living Freedom Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 meetings at the annual national or- Americans who need to be pass the baton ganizations for track and field in the taught their history. The pro- of community U.S. “And I found nothing but old gram also recognized the involvement to white men running the organiza- 50th anniversary of the Civil younger peo- tion,” she said. “So I decided that Rights Movement, which ple, which will maybe I should try to integrate that changed the course of life in require knowl- organization, and I did, winning a the United States for blacks edge of the past. position with overwhelming sup- and for whites. Among the port.” “It is right for us to cel- young speakers She also has a grandson who is ebrate our history, African- and performers professional football player, Alex American history,” Cooper- were Sharice Smith. He presently plays for Cin- Stokes said. “The month Taylor, a spo- cinnati. He also played with Tampa gives children and younger ken word artist Bay and Cleveland teams. Her African-Americans a look who recited two granddaughter Danielle Smith was into their history that they poems, Hate don’t always get in the class- and Change an athlete in school. Daughter Pia Smith, Dennis, grandaughter Danielle and Faye Wattleton Dennis did not participate in rooms.” It. The poems On the program were those spoke of the sports herself, although she has an places for the games was Sydney, and monitor the U.S. District Court Sharice Taylor reciting poem accompanied by who witnessed the changes harm from ma- athletic appearance from walking. Australia. “The atmosphere for the order to desegregate Denver Public Calvin “Saxy” Bogan on saxaphone She said you look at the Olympics as summer games there was beauti- Schools, which she successfully car- brought about by the Civil terialism at the a cause for healthy living and getting ful…. I also worked with Mitt Rom- ried out by creating positive alliances Rights Movement and those expense of the the exercise you need. “It makes you ney on the Salt Lake City Olympic between the school district, parents, who inherited from the strug- c o m m u n i t y work a little harder to participate in Games. And as we were having a students, teachers, patrons, and com- gle, the heirs to keep the good. the Olympics and it is good promo- problem on where the games would munity leaders. wheel of progress turning Taylor re- tions all around.” be that year, he helped the Olympic On the difficulty of the task, she into the future. cited her work She said she admires First Lady Committee settle on Salt Lake City said, “There was a bomb put in one The veterans with history to background Michelle Obama and her campaign and did a good job on the game’s of my offices one time, and there to impart were City Council music per- for healthy living and how she is behalf.” were a few busses burned.” In com- President Charles Tillman formed by going about doing it. “She gets out Dennis was honored as an in- parison with the difficulties in Mis- (Ward 7), WOAD program s a x o p h o n i s t and participates. She doesn’t just talk ductee into the Sportswomen of sissippi to desegregating schools, director Percy Davis and Minister Cal- about it, and that is a good thing for Colorado Hall of Fame in 1997. In she said, “It really was not that dif- Hinds County Supervisor vin “Saxy” the first lady.” 1999, she was named Laureate of ficult, not much that you would hear Kenneth Stokes. Bogan, who Dennis served as the Chef de Mis- the Association of National Olympic about it in the news.” Davis said he hoped young performs and sion for the United States Olympic Committees. In addition, she was in- She designed and implemented people would take away from records gospel Committee for two Pan American ducted into the United States Track innovative programs to meet the the program the idea that you music. Games and for the 1988 Olympic and Field Hall of Fame in 2004. needs of the district’s diverse popu- can be the source of change. Local radio Games, a first for a woman in Olym- She has not only made Olympic lation, including the Education Ad- “Sometimes you have to be p e r s o n a l i t y pic history. history but also Colorado history, visory Councils; the Denver Energy, the irritant in the great wheel Tambra Cherie of society to make something of WRBJ 97.7 Program host Maranda Joiner with radio personality She was one of the first two wom- going there as a researcher for the Engineering and Education Program Percy Davis, who spoke at event en to reach the U.S. Olympic execu- Children’s Asthma Research Insti- (DEEEP); and the American Israel positive happen,” Davis said. FM implored tive committee and the first to serve tute and The Jewish National Home Student Exchange Program. He said he sees a discon- young people to as vice president of the U.S. Olym- for Asthmatic Children. On November 30, 2009, The Den- nection between some young stop making excuses for not G. Woodson, the founder of pic Committee, staying in that posi- In 1966, she began her career in ver Public Schools’ Board of Educa- people who don’t value the achieving and find what they Black History Week which tion for eight years. She chaired its public education as a teacher and tion approved a resolution to name sacrifices made by many of want to do and make it hap- became Black History Women’s Committee and Diversity was instrumental in convening the the Green Valley Ranch E-12 Shared the historical figures they are pen. Month. Committee and was a member of the first ever convention of The Athlet- Campus in honor of Dennis. now hearing about. “We have Joecephus Martin, an ad- Cooper-Stokes handed out Governing Bodies Council. ics Congress (now USA Track and “This is a five building campus to encourage young people to vocate for not chasing those awards to those who partici- Dennis said the Olympic Games Field) in 1980. serving early childhood educa- be that instrument of change. running away from you, said pated in the event. Bishop should always be free from politics. Since 1983, Dennis has chaired tion through grade 12,” Dennis ex- We have to challenge older he only shops and does busi- Robert Porter received the “We try to not politicize the games the El Pomar Foundation Awards for plained. “They don’t normally name people to figure out a way to ness in Jackson. Fannie Lou Hamer award but politics will seep in. We who are Excellence Commission, which rec- buildings after living persons, so help our young people recon- Drawing from the Seren- for her church’s community working in the areas try to keep it fo- ognizes and rewards Colorado non- this was an exception and they have nect with the struggle and re- ity prayer, he said, “I want service. Sharice Taylor was cused on the games.” profit organizations, businesses, and named it the ‘Dr. Evie Garrett Den- alize most importantly their to be brave enough to know recipient of the Margaret She was in Russia this past sum- individuals that serve their communi- nis Complex.’ It has a full tract and is potential.” what is a waste of my time; Walker Alexander award, and mer and said the Russians will do a ties with distinction and excellence. a huge complex.” Tillman said acquiring brave enough to fight the Tambra Cherie received the good job. “The athletes will be se- She served as deputy superinten- Born September 8, 1924, in Farm- knowledge is the key to suc- fights that I should fight; and Woman of the Year award. cure, so don’t believe all the hype dent of the Denver Public School haven, Miss., to Ola and Eugene cess of younger generations. smart enough to know when I Ethel Mangum was award- you are hearing. There is too much System from 1988 through 1990 and Garrett, Dennis graduated from “We must know what’s going should fight or when I should ed for her overall efforts to at risk.” She then reflected on a press the district superintendent from 1990 Cameron Street High School and on in the world. Reading and be quiet.” her community and the city. conference she attended along with to 1994, becoming the first woman received her B.S. degree from St. paying attention to the news Martin added, “The condi- As for the rest of Black Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Cas- and first African American to head Louis University in 1953. is important. You must be tions of our community can History Month, Cooper- tro asked her to be in charge of his the 60,000-student district. She offi- She received her master’s degree good listeners so you know change” with the right ef- Stokes said, “I encourage schools for two year, but she replied, cially retired from the Denver Public in education from the University of what people are saying to forts. everyone to take time this “I am required by my country to School System in 1994. Colorado in 1971 and earned her you.” The youngest among the month to educate a young come back home.” While superintendent, part of her doctorate from Nova University of Supervisor Stokes said it’s group, Dominic Dantzler, person on what their history Dennis said one of her favorite responsibilities was to implement Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in 1976. important that his generation recited a tribute to Carter means.”

Forward Lookers Continued from page 1 Student Center ballroom. Corinth, Miss. Her mother num, founding CEO of the for disenfranchised and un- to then Secretary of Agricul- Elementary education ma- They presented awards and Eva Hunter Bishop was the Enterprise Corporation of derserved populations. ture Mike Espy. jors Latonya Boyd, a student gave scholarships to indi- first black principal in the the Delta and in 1995 orga- Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald Later for the Department at Jackson State University, viduals they deemed true to Corinth Municipal Public nized the Hope Community was presented the Service of Agriculture, she was and Jeanette McPherson their motto, “Lifting As We School System. Credit Union that serves ec- Award. She is director of the named director of intergov- Sewell, a student at Missis- Climb.” Chambliss served as the onomically distressed com- Children’s Defense Fund’s ernmental affairs, working sippi Valley State Univer- The Uplift Award was pre- 29th president of the Mis- munities across Arkansas, Southern Regional Office with local, state and tribal sity, received the scholar- sented to Gwendolyn Bish- sissippi State Federation of Louisiana, Mississippi and and regional administrator governments and in recov- ships citing their “passion op Chambliss, described Colored Women’s Clubs, Tennessee. for the Southern Rural Black ery from the Great Flood of for teaching.” as a “dedicated Federated 2000-2004. She also served He has been an advisor on Women’s Initiative for Eco- 1993. Chambliss introduced woman… who comes from as historian for the Nation- community development to nomic and Social Justice. The Forward Lookers pre- the guest speaker, Maggie a family of educators, com- al Association of Colored U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton, Before joining the Chil- sented two scholarships in Wade Dixon, WLBT news munity activists, and public Women’s Clubs from 2008 George W. Bush and Barack dren’s Defense Fund, she honor of Clara Alexander anchor and reporter. Dixon servants. - 2010. Obama. For nearly three de- was appointed by President Jackson to students at two noted that she is the 89th Her father, the late Edward The Heritage Award was cades, he has worked to ad- Clinton as White House Li- Historic Black Colleges and member of her family to at- S. Bishop Sr., was mayor of presented to William J. By- vance economic opportunity aison and executive assistant Universities. tend JSU.

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Whole Foods Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Continued from page 1 featuring two new exhibits this February

The Mississippi Link Newswire dren to look What do cough drops, base- more closely balls, and chewing gum have in at the nature common? The Mississippi De- that surrounds partment of Wildlife, Fisheries, us and to learn and Parks’ Museum of Natural about the math Science invites visitors to find behind the na- out at the “Nature’s Numbers” ture. You and and “A Forest Journey” exhib- your child its. may never Visitors can take a hands- look at a leaf on journey through the natural or snowflake world as they explore both ex- the same way hibits from February 8, 2014 again,” said through April 27, 2014. education co- “Nature’s Numbers” is per- ordinator Megan Fedrick. diences. Foundation, Feild Coopera- fectly tailored for elementary “A Forest Journey” is an “A Forest Journey” and tive Association, Paul Benton, school students to discover interactive tromp through the “Nature’s Numbers” were cre- Plum Creek, Trustmark Bank, the many shapes and patterns world of forests. Learn the dif- ated by The Franklin Institute Chris and Steve Zachow, Opal found in nature. Have you ever ference between hardwoods and are sponsored locally by Dakin, Janice Larson, Halla Jo noticed the pattern of spots on and softwood trees, why leaves the Mississippi Department Ellis, Wes Ellis, and other gen- a dog, the delicate symmetry of change color, how trees eat, of Wildlife, Fisheries, and erous sponsors. butterfly wings, or the spirals and much more at this exhibit Parks, Mississippi Museum of For additional details, call in a seashell? especially suited for middle Natural Science Foundation, 601-576-6000 or visit www. “This exhibit teaches chil- school through high school au- Sanderson Farms, The Walker msnaturalscience.org. Barbara Hamilton is happy Whole Foods has come to Jackson. PHOTOS BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA Jobs for America’s Graduates and AT&T team up with Gov. Bryant for education and workforce development The Mississippi Link Newswire Gov. Phil Bryant joined of- ficials from Jobs for America’s Graduates and AT&T Mississip- pi to highlight the importance of education and workforce development for Mississippi’s economic future, Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) and AT&T are working together to help raise the high school graduation rate in Mis- sissippi by expanding mentor- ing, tutoring and other academic support for students at risk of dropping out of high school. Jobs for Mississippi Gradu- ates received $30,000 in fund- Pat Tolliver looks forward to eating healthier by shopping at Whole ing as part of a $1 million con- Foods Market tribution from AT&T to allow Gov. Bryant, JAG CEO and Pres. Ken Smith, JMG Exec. Dir. Ramona Williams and AT&T Mississippi Pres. the national non-profit to add Mayo Flynt new schools and/or expand ex- isting programs with proven re- cusing on programs with proven tary. zational commitment as well,” cords of success in keeping kids results, we can have a measur- In 2011, JAG’s network of said JAG’s CEO and President, in school. able impact on the students that affiliates reported a 94 percent Ken Smith. “AT&T has indeed “Today, Mississippi is expe- need it most and help us to meet high school graduation rate, set a gold standard.” riencing the strongest growth our goal of improving gradua- compared to the national gradu- In more than three decades of in our economy since 1999, our tion rates and building a strong ation rate of 78.2 percent. Cur- operation, JAG has helped near- unemployment rate continues to workforce here in Mississippi.” rently, the JAG model is offered ly one million young people stay fall and our GDP has reached JAG programs help under- in nearly 1,000 public high in school through graduation, $100 billion for the first time in served students overcome bar- schools, community colleges, pursue postsecondary education state history,” said Bryant. “By riers to graduation through and alternative learning centers and secure quality entry-level continuing to focus on educa- mentoring, tutoring, academic in 32 states. jobs leading to career advance- tion and workforce develop- support and links to social ser- “It is rare in our experience ment opportunities. ment, we can make Mississip- vices among other interven- for a company to be as thor- About Philanthropy and JAG pi’s future even stronger.” tions. With a high school di- ough and tough minded in its at AT&T: AT&T Inc. said it is Mayo Flynt, president of ploma or General Educational approach of supporting strate- committed to advancing educa- Opening day at Whole Foods Market in Jackson AT&T Mississippi, said, “A ro- Diploma, students are guided gies that are proven to work - tion, strengthening communities bust education system is central into post-secondary education, and then get behind them with and improving lives. Through unique shopping experience While standing in line, Pat to the future of our state. By fo- entry-level careers or the mili- both money and critical organi- its philanthropic initiatives, and job opportunities for Jack- Tolliver said she got a tour of AT&T has a long history sonians.” the store on the past Friday, but of supporting projects that Omar Gaye, regional presi- this is her first time to shop at create learning opportuni- dent for the south region for a Whole Foods store. “I look ties; promote academic and Whole Foods, said that three forward to making healthier economic achievement; and stores were recently opened - choices in my food purchases, address community needs. one in Detroit and on this day My husband and I want to start In 2012, more than $131 simultaneously a store in New choosing better ingredients and million was contributed Orleans and this one in Jack- eating better,” Tolliver said. through corporate-, em- son. “They will get a great re- ployee- and AT&T Founda- Gaye said, “I am particularly sponse from Mississippians tion-giving programs. happy that we were able to hire because a lot of people are go- Jobs for America’s Grad- 165 team members from this ing to learn how to do better uates (JAG) is a non-profit community at this store. Whole and now they will have a store youth development pro- Foods will offer them the best available to purchase from.” gram committed to helping health care package they can Also while standing in line America’s most at-risk kids have and will offer them a waiting for the store to open, excel in high schools, pre- purpose. Whole Food Markets Barbara Hamilton said, “This pare for success in college, work to achieve the higher pur- opening of Whole Foods mean and embark on a rewarding pose of making the community I have a choice of eating or- career. Since its inception in and the world a better place.” ganic and fresh foods. I had an 1980, JAG has served near- The company’s motto is opportunity to go to the Whole ly 1 million at-risk kids, and “Whole Foods, Whole People, Foods store in Atlanta a couple is currently serving over Whole Planet.” Gaye said, “We a years ago. And I went there 44,000 students in 32 states. do not cut a ribbon; instead we two days in a row; I loved the JAG students have a break the bread.” variety. graduation rate of over 90 The grand opening began at “You get a feeling of warmth percent, and approximately 8 a.m. with raffle tickets passed from the people who work 80 percent of those gradu- out for gift cards ranging from there and from their customer ates go on to postsecondary $5 to $500. The curious shop- service. And I am looking for- education, military service pers lined up reaching from the ward to that experience, and and/or full-time employ- store’s front door and parking I am so glad it is one here in ment. lot onto Northside Drive. Jackson.” www.mississippilink.com February 6 - 12, 2014 THE mississippi link • 5 Mission Mississippi’s 14th Annual Governor’s Prayer Luncheon January 30, 2014 • Jackson Convention Center • Jackson, Miss.

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n n P A r e P o r T I n M e m o r i a m Judge to decide if black press will Dorothy Faye Jasper be treated fairly by tobacco firms August 12, 1946 - February 1, 2013 By George E. Curry and commercials on either ing campaigns which St. Matthews (Rev. NNPA Editor-in-Chief ABC, CBS or NBC network were delivered in part Kelese Hayes). WASHINGTON, D.C. - A four days a week for a year. by their paid adver- She was also a “concerned” U.S. District Target Market News, tisements in African member of the Gen- Judge Gladys Kessler is ex- which first disclosed the pro- American print and eral Mission Circle pected to rule in the first posed settlement, said indus- electronic media,” the #7 and the Deaconess week of February on whether try sources place the value of amicus brief states. Board. advertising she ordered ma- the ad buy at $30 million to “The proposed rem- Dorothy Faye at- jor tobacco companies to $45 million. edy does not list any tended Isable El- purchase, in order to correct The U.S. Justice Depart- media which specifi- ementary School (1st their past false statements ment filed suit against the cally targets the Afri- - 6th grades); JSU about the danger of smok- cigarette manufacturers Sept. can American commu- Laboratory School ing, should be expanded to 22, 1999 charging that they nity. To insure that the (7th - 8th grades); include black media. had violated the Racketeer Corrective Statements Jim Hill Junior High On January 22, 2014 Judge Influenced and Corruption reach the population (9th grade) and Holy Kessler held a hearing in Organizations Act. that the Defendants Ghost High (10th - Washington, D.C. where she After the companies were targeted, the Court 12th grades). She at- stated, “…I do have some found guilty, Judge Kessler should require the par- tended Los Angeles real concerns and I want to wrote in her ruling that the ties to jointly select al- Community Junior put those concerns in the case “… is about an indus- ternative newspapers NNPA Chairman Cloves C. Campbell Jr. College, Homer G. public record now so that ev- try, and in particular these that specifically target Phillips School of erybody is clear about mat- defendants, that survives and the African American FOX, which has been in Nursing in St. Louis, ters of substantial import.” profits, from selling a high- community.” operation since 1986, said it and completed stud- She continued, “Number ly addictive product which Judge Kessler has sched- should be included, saying, ies for the R.N. De- one, I’m concerned about causes diseases that lead to a uled another hearing for “FOX Network program- Dorothy Faye Jasper was gree from Hinds Community the issue that has arisen - staggering number of deaths Feb. 18. Since the NNPA and ming is broadcast over the born on August 12, 1946 to the College. and I have to say - arisen for per year, an immeasurable NABOB went to court, the airwaves to virtually any late Charlie Gross and Lena After receiving her nursing the first time in some seven amount of human suffering NAACP has also filed a sup- U.S. resident with a work- Jackson Gross in Yazoo County, degree, she spent many years years, I believe, if I’m count- and economic loss, and a porting brief. ing antenna and a television, Miss. Dorothy Faye lived in Ya- serving and aiding her fellow ing right, seven years after profound burden on our na- “To rectify the damage reaching 99.8 percent of the zoo County until the death of man working at the follow- Order Number 1015 was is- tional health care system. created by Defendant in their United States population, her mother at the age of three. ing facilities: Whitfield State sued. “Defendants have known targeting of African Ameri- slightly more than ABC, Following her mother’s Hospital, V.A. Hospital, Bap- “And the issue is beliefs these facts for at least 50 can communities, this Court CBS or NBC.” death, Dorothy Faye and three tist Hospital, University of MS that in setting forth the news- years or more. Despite that should require Defendants In its amicus filing, Fox of her siblings moved to Jack- Medical Center, all in Jackson, papers in which the correc- knowledge, they have consis- to use NABOB and NNPA stated, “FOX enjoys particu- son where they grew up in the Miss. and River Regions Hospi- tive statements have been tently, repeatedly, and with member organizations to ful- lar popularity among young- home of their Uncle Ollie and tal in Vicksburg, Miss. placed, we have ignored an enormous skill and sophisti- fill its remedial order. Black- er audiences, having been Aunt Gertrude (Auntie) Ellis, Dorothy Faye was united in extremely important segment cation, denied these facts to owned print and visual media the preferred network among which became their new par- marriage to Vernon W. Jasper. of the population in general, the public, to the Govern- remain a primary method of teenagers 12-17 and men 18- ents, affording them the rights She was the proud mother of and that we have ignored a ment, and to the public health receiving information for Af- 34 for 12 consecutive years. and privileges as any of the oth- one son, Jarrett Vernon Jasper segment of the population community…. rican Americans,” their am- It was also the top-rated net- er Ellis siblings. and a grandson, Jarrett Vernon that was directly targeted by “In short, defendants have icus brief stated. work for 11 of the past 12 As a child, she accepted Christ Jasper Jr. the defendants in this case.” marketed and sold their le- “The NAACP fears that the seasons among all adults un- and was baptized at Mount Cal- Dorothy Faye reunited with Cloves C. Campbell Jr., thal products with zeal, with current list of media sources der the age of 35.” vary Baptist Church under the her parents, three brothers, two chairman of the NNPA, said deception, with a single- will not effectively inform Viacom, Inc. - the par- pastorage of Rev. W.P. Whit- sisters, and the rest of her heav- he remains optimistic that his minded focus on their finan- the black community of the ent company of BET, MTV, field. At the age of nine, she enly family on February 1, 2013 group will get a fair hearing cial success, and without re- Defendant’s illegal targeting MTV2, VH1, Comedy Cen- joined College Hill Missionary at 12:20 p.m. in federal court. gard for the human tragedy and provide correct informa- tral - filed a brief challenging Baptist Church. Dorothy Faye Dorothy Faye Jasper will for- “Judge Kessler has a repu- or social costs that success tion in line with this court’s the idea that the three major was an outstanding musician, ever be cherished and remem- tation for being a fair-minded exacted.” order. networks reach a significant getting her training from the late bered by her husband Vernon, judge, and we are hopeful In her initial ruling against “In fact, the Defendant cor- number young people or Af- Mrs. Princess Jones. son Jarrett, grandson Jarrett Jas- that when all the facts are the tobacco industry in 2006, porations knew of the black rican Americans. With this gift, she served as per Jr.; sisters Lena Yvette (Jer- presented, she will see that Judge Kessler provided a list print media’s reach when it “The Proposed Consent Or- one of College Hill’s musicians ry) Mitchell, Elois Crouther of the black media should be of publications where “cor- used their advertising space der provides that Defendants for over 50 years, the choir di- Jackson, Miss.; Alta Faye Ellis- central to any proposed set- rective statements” should be to target African American shall cause Corrective State- rector of the Inspirational Choir Babino of Los Angeles, Calif.; tlement,” Campbell said. made. It is uncertain how or communities. Leaving the ments to be broadcast through and later the Male Choir as late Ella Butler of Denver, Colo.; A proposed agreement was if she will amend her original NNPA and NABOB member 260 spots on CBS, ABC, or as the third Sunday in January brother Lamar (Delores) Ellis reached June 9, 2013 between list beyond the two newspa- publications out of the re- NBC between Monday and for the 8 and 11 a.m. services. of Calif.; father-in-law William the U.S, Justice Department, pers that have since gone out medial order advertising list Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 10 Dorothy Faye also played for Jasper of Edward, Miss.; god- the Tobacco-Free Kids Action of business. allows the defendant to walk p.m., over one year,” Viacom the following churches: Spring- daughter Janice Smith; aunts Fund and the four major tobac- The National Newspa- away from the community said in its brief. field Baptist Church in Satartia, Annie Mae Jackson of Satartia, co manufacturers - Altria, R. J. per Publishers Association that it directly targeted - Afri- “This ignores the reality Miss; White Chapel Baptist Miss., Zealease Jackson of Los Reynolds, Lorillard and Philip (NNPA) and the National can American communities. that much of the program- Church (late Rev. Nathaniel Angeles; and a host of nieces, Morris USA - that would place Association of Black Owned “As a result, the Defen- ming on those networks dur- Booker); New Hope Baptist nephews, cousins, relatives, and advertising in white and His- Broadcasters (NABOB), two dants will have directly dis- ing those hours is not geared Church (late Rev. Thomas Ray); friends. panic newspapers and the trade associations whose seminated misinformation to to reach youth and African three major TV networks. members reach more than the African American com- American demographics. For “Moreover, pursuant to the “The Court should not counte- No advertising was 95 percent of African Ameri- munity without the responsi- example, the median age of Proposed Consent Order, Defen- nance this approach. Defendants planned for any black print cans, filed an amicus curiae bility of returning to correct viewers of CBS, ABC, and dants could purchase the lowest- should be required to target the or broadcast media company. or friend of the court brief their errors.” NBC is between 50 and 60 cost airtime on the least-viewed young adult and black markets Under the proposed agree- objecting to the proposed After NNPA and NABOB years old, and only one per- shows on CBS, ABC, and NBC with their Corrective Statements, ment, the tobacco compa- settlement. went to court, two cable gi- cent - two percent of those and further minimize the impact just as they targeted young peo- nies must purchase full-page “…The Defendants tar- ants filed briefs asking that networks’ primetime view- of the Corrective Statements on ple and young African Americans Sunday ads in white- and geted the African America they be included in the settle- ers are black adults ages 18 young adult and Black viewers.” with their deceptive advertising Hispanic-owned newspapers community with advertis- ment deal. to 34. The amicus brief continued, and marketing campaigns.”

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www.mississippilink.com February 6 - 12, 2014 THE mississippi link • 7 War on women Obama vows to help harms children too young black men By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. initiative to help more young stepped up to the plate of self- By Julianne Malveaux which is part of the Richmond care at a small fee, others are NNPA Columnist men of color facing especially responsibility on the issue of NNPA Columnist metropolitan are, 23-year-old willing to subsidize low-wage P r e s i d e n t tough odds stay on track and helping young black males and In President Brittney R. Downing admitted workers. Barack Obama reach their full potential.” have endorsed a remarkably suc- Barack Obama’s her role in the deaths of her two These employers are more the served notice in Young black men in the U.S. cessful pilot effort led by Ronald State of the children, aged 3 months and 20 exception than the rule. Do they his State of the are the most disproportionately Mason, president of the South- Union (SOU) months. understand their productivity Union speech incarcerated, the victims of ho- ern University System in Louisi- address, he ap- Downing left her children in losses when they do not institute that he intends micides, the largest percentage ana entitled “Five Fifths Agenda pealed to our na- a parking lot, inside her vehicle, policies that are friendly to the to make 2014 a of the unemployed, and repre- for America.” tion’s employers while she went to work at a Hen- work of women who have chil- year of action on his “opportu- sent the highest percentage of President Mason’s vision to raise wages from the current rico hotel. Both of her children dren? nity agenda” for all the people of high school drop outs. But with for this long-term program is a minimum of $7.25 an hour to were affected by heat strokes. There have been spates of cas- the United States. the responsive leadership and comprehensive approach to nur- $10.10 an hour. Her 20-month-old son died first, es where mothers have left their For millions of black Ameri- commitments, allocation of re- ture and empower young black He has already signed an ex- her daughter four days later. children “home alone.” Not all cans and others who yearn for a sources, and outreach, encour- males. There are four underlying ecutive order that requires feder- She is charged with involuntary of them have been cases similar better quality of life, it was re- agement, nurture and care, the strategic goals of the Five Fifths al contractors to be paid $10.10 manslaughter and can spend as to Downing’s, when a woman freshing and good to hear Presi- negative socioeconomic situa- Agenda: an hour, an only appropriate many as 25 years in jail. leaves her children because she dent Obama affirm that he would tion of young black men can be 1. To increase the number of move since so many workers on Downing’s children are col- has no childcare support system. act independently of the Con- turned around. black males that attain a bach- federal contracts are living in lateral damage in the war against Some of the cases happen to be gress, when he can, on issues of President Obama also said, elor degree; poverty. women and minimum wage women who have walked out to minimum wage increase for fed- “The bottom line is, Michelle 2. To increase the number of The plight of federal contract workers. As President Obama buy a soda or get a stamp. eral contractors, improving the and I want every child to have black male teachers and gradu- workers at the bottom is espe- noted in the SOU address, wom- That’s likely to be a woman, quality and access to education, the same chance this country ates in the sciences and math; cially galling, given that CEOs en are the majority of minimum cooped up with her children, job preparation, and innovations gave us. But we know our op- 3. HBCUs will serve as insti- at the top have no limits in what wage workers. All of them aren’t with not enough support to take in economic development. portunity agenda won’t be com- tutional homes and development they can be paid. Many earn teens; many are rearing children. a break. Other women have left After watching the president plete, and too many young peo- centers for long-term systemic more than president Obama’s Too many of them don’t earn their children “home alone” suffering disrespect and an all- ple entering the workforce today change for America; and $400,000 salary. They are enough to sustain themselves. while they engaged in social out attack on him by conserva- will see the American Dream as 4. To promote, foster and fa- awarded contracts by coming up Downing’s children, Jelani and activities. While their actions tive Republicans, it was way past an empty promise, unless we cilitate a truthful, national con- with a minimum bid, which too Jade, died partly because their are foolish, the lack of a support due time for President Obama to also do more to make sure our versation about the relationship often means paying people the mother didn’t earn enough to put system is still quite evident. finally stand up to his political economy honors the dignity of between black men and Ameri- lowest possible wage. them in an affordable child care There are no excuses for put- opponents. work, and hard work pays off for ca, both historically and contem- There are many consequences program. ting a child in danger, or are He stated, “After five years every single American.” porarily. to workers earning so little mon- Some will say that Downing there? When a woman must of grit and determined effort, In the past, President Obama When President Obama re- ey that they often work at a level should have had better sense work and has no child care, what the United States is better-posi- has been roundly criticized ferred to helping “young men of below the poverty line. The fed- than to leave her children in is she to do? When the research tioned for the 21st century than when he spoke candidly about color,” I smiled because I already eral government through food a locked car. I would say that on post-partum depression sug- any other nation on Earth. The the plight of the black family. knew the Obama administration stamps, subsidized health care, those who value life so much gests irrational behavior on the question for everyone in this Much of the criticism was be- was actively supporting efforts and a number of other well-de- that they rail against a woman’s part of some mothers, why are chamber, running through every cause the president seemed to to get the Five Fifths Agenda for served benefits subsidizes those right to choose ought to consider they vilified? decision we make this year, is focus on black imperfections America adequately funded. with families surviving on low the consequences of choices, How many women have writ- whether we are going to help or while failing to hold up the same We thank the President not wages. especially when they aren’t sup- ten the post-partum story, while hinder this progress.” mirror to whites. In that respect, just for another great speech They are also stigmatized ported. nannies and maids had their While the national and inter- the criticism is understandable. but also for his leadership, ac- by receiving government help. Why don’t we have a work/ backs? How many, without nan- national media focused on the But even so, the truth is we all tion and outreach to our young Why not pay these folks enough family policy that makes child nies or maids, are challenged to President Obama’s announce- must take a greater responsibil- brothers who need to be uplift- to make it on their own, instead care assessable and affordable? make it on their own? ment that by executive order, ity for the uplift of all women, ed. Lastly, we also remain very of railing about those who “de- Given these provisions, or a The low wages that many the minimum wage for fed- men and children in all our com- grateful to President Ronald Ma- pend” on the government? living wage, Downing may not single mothers earn limit oppor- eral contract workers would be munities. It is not just up to the son, Southern University, NA- When women with children have found the need to bring her tunities. The children they try to raised to $10.10 an hour, there president, governor, mayor or FEO the White House Initiative earn a minimum wage, they children to work with her, and to raise are the collateral damage was another important, but little- members of congress alone to on HBCUs for responding to this are challenged to take care of keep them in the car. that our Congress is complicit noticed part of his address that fix the problems that confront issue. their children. If there is not af- Some employers provide on- in when they refuse to raise the potentially could have a positive our communities. We must also Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is fordable childcare, or a family site childcare, allowing employ- minimum wage. impact on the Black American assume greater and more con- president of Education Online support system, many of these ees with the same challenges Julianne Malveaux is a Wash- community. sistent responsibility for the em- Services Corporation and the women are desperate to figure that Downing faced to drop their ington, D.C.-based economist President Obama emphasized, powerment of our people. Hip-Hop Summit Action Net- out a way to work and find some- children off and come back for and writer. She is President “And I’m reaching out to some We are, therefore, pleased that work. He can be reached at: one to take care of their children. them at the end of their shifts. Emerita of Bennett College for of America’s leading founda- our Historically Black Colleges http://drbenjaminfchavisjr.wix. In Henrico County, Virginia, While many provide this child- Women in Greensboro, N.C. tions and corporations on a new and Universities (HBCUs) have com/drbfc Seattle ‘misfits’ fit enough to win the Super Bowl By George E. Curry First, because as a former high through the ranks as a quarterback “Fritz” Pollard was professional midnight and walks shadowy Super Bowl victory in his second NNPA Columnist school and college quarterback, I was usually converted to a defen- football’s first black quarterback streets with that familiar, electric year as a pro. When he was young- Prior to Sun- am partial to teams with a black sive back or a wide receiver, if in 1920, leading the Akron Pros to strut, surrounded by little boys, er, he attended a football camp or- day’s Super Bowl, starting QB. In Seattle’s case, they made it to the NFL. victory in the NFL’s first champi- grandparents, crack heads and ganized by Peyton Manning. But I told anyone who their first and second team quar- Regardless of how great a black onship game. In the modern era, gang toughs. He empathizes, lis- on Sunday, Wilson was playing as would listen that I terbacks are African American. To quarterback was at an HBCU, for James Harris, the Grambling great, tens, encourages, laughs. He talks though he were the instructor and like both the Den- understand the significance of this example, he didn’t get a chance to became the first regular starter for about jobs and kids and marriage, Manning was his pupil. ver Broncos and breakthrough, for years, blacks showcase his quarterbacking skill the Buffalo Bills in 1969. about perspective and courage, Richard Sherman again proved the Seattle Se- were not allowed to play quarter- at the pro level. It was as if the Nearly 20 years later, in 1988, about how difficult it must be to he is NFL’s best cornerback. After ahawks, so I wouldn’t be terribly back or middle linebacker at ma- scouts thought black teams played another ex-Grambling QB, Doug be caught in the madness of the Seattle’s division playoff game disappointed regardless of who jor universities or in the pros. football with 10 men instead of 11. Williams, became the first black to streets. against San Francisco, he was de- won the game. But … I was hop- The quarterback in particular Even a, shall we say, passing look start and win a Super Bowl. This He realizes that some might picted as a loudmouth defender ing Seattle would emerge the vic- was the glamour position and at history would have dispelled season was hailed as the Year of think he’s a fool, that some might lacking class. What the talking tor and I will tell you why. any African American coming up that notion. the black quarterback in the NFL, say he should pay no mind to gang heads didn’t say was that he had with nine starting on the third members. Naysayers do not stop extended a hand to Michael Crab- weekend of the season. him. tree, a gesture that was rejected, The second reason I was My third reason for cheering before he boasted that the 49’ers pulling for Seattle was their for Seattle is that they’ve often should have known better than coach, Pete Carroll. I always been called misfits, with many trying to complete a pass on his enjoyed his brand of football so-called experts questioning their side of the field. when he was head coach of ability to play in the NFL. Howev- Anyone who has ever played the University of Southern er, one-by-one, the players, many organized football realizes that’s California (USC). But my re- of whom were drafted in the low the mindset of defensive backs: spect for him deepened when rounds, if at all, have proven their Don’t even think about it. When I learned he regularly made critics wrong. Colin Kaepernick, another black midnight trips to the ‘hood Case in point: Seahawks line- quarterback, tested him near the in an effort to curb gang vio- backer Malcolm Smith, the end of the division title game, lence. game’s Most Valuable Player, Sherman made him pay. LA Times columnist Kurt wasn’t picked until 242nd in the For a group of so-called misfits Streeter would later write: 2011 NFL draft. Yet on Sunday, who routed the favored Denver “Few know that about twice a he was the star among stars, mak- Broncos 43-8, the Lombardi Tro- month Carroll leaves his com- ing nine tackles, recovering a phy seems to fit them very well. fy digs at USC, hops in the Demaryius Thomas fumble early George E. Curry, former edi- back of a beaten Camry driven in the third quarter, and with less tor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, by a former gang member and than four minutes remaining in the is editor-in-chief of the National heads to South L.A. neighbor- game, intercepting a Peyton Man- Newspaper Publishers Associa- hoods where the snap of gun- ning pass and returning it 69 yards tion News Service (NNPA.) He fire and the anguish of death for a touchdown. is a keynote speaker, moderator, occur with the steady regular- And there was that quarterback and media coach. Curry can be ity of a metronome. who, at 5’11” would never make reached through his Website, www. An Empty Congress “These are not recruiting it in the NFL. At least, that’s what georgecurry.com. Follow him at By Chuck Siler, Carrollton, TX, courtesy of BlackCommentator.com visits. He’s trying to save lives. they told Russell Wilson. All he www.twitter.com/currygeorge and “Most often, he arrives near did Sunday was lead his team to a Fan Page on Facebook.

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JPS Superin- tendent Dr. Ced- rick Gray led an entourage of dis- Dr. Cedrick Gray, left, and Jim Hill Principal Bobby Brown, right, salute 2014 JPS Teacher of trict personnel in the Year honoree Susan Bender. making the sur- prise announce- ment. Principal Slater Bobby Brown joined the group The Mississippi Link Newswire JROTC, as well as remarks remained with the team for 20 in Bender’s class- Wingfield High School from the school’s principal Dr. seasons. The 6-7, 259-pound room to salute her honored one of its legendary Cynthia Armstrong. tackle was the backbone of the accomplishments graduates in December 2013. Slater was a superior athlete Rams’ offense. He made seven as an educator. Wingfield alum Jackie Slater in college before playing for Pro Bowl appearances, started Like most ex- became a star football at Jack- the NFL. As a member of the in 18 playoffs, and played in emplary teach- son State University and later Jackson State football team, one Super Bowl with the team. ers, Bender cites in the NFL. he played in three conference Slater was inducted into the the achievements The school celebrated his all-star games. Pro Football Hall of Fame in of her students legacy during a Pro Football After his senior season, he 2001. when asked about Hall of Fame Hometown He- was invited to play in the Col- A plaque and a road marker her own accom- roes ceremony. Activities in- lege All-Star Game. were unveiled in recognition plishments. cluded tributes from the foot- Slater was drafted by the of Slater and in honor of his The SOAR ball team, cheerleaders, and Los Angeles Rams in 1976 and Wingfield roots. program, which Bender’s classroom is alive. Bender and one of her students introduce the class’ pet Bender initiated bunny to a surprised Dr. Gray. at Jim Hill in 2007, has pro- duced a number of science awards for students at the school. This includes sci- ence fair awards at the local, re- gional, and state level. Some of her students have presented their research at inter- national science competitions. Highlights of Bender’s profes- sional honors and achievements in- clude: Science teach- Jim Hill English teacher, Tracee Thompson, was also on hand for the celebration in Bender’s er, coach, and de- classroom. She was the 2013 JPS Teacher of the Year. partment chair at Jim Hill; room. I also congratulate the petition have achieved awards. IB Biology and Chemistry finalists for their nominations That accomplishment has teacher at Jim Hill; and commitment to the pursuit brought significant positive at- AP Biology and Chemistry of academic excellence for tention to both Jim Hill High teacher at Northwest Rankin; their students.” School and to the entire Jack- Student Research Facilita- The three runners-up for the son Public School District.” tor, Base Pair (with UMMC); 2014 JPS Teacher of the Year Jim Hill graduate Brandon Stater Representative, Na- are: Hill, now working on a Ph.D. tional Science Teachers Asso- Melissa Jones, North Jack- in biology, credits Bender for ciation Conference; son Elementary School; recognizing and sharpening Professional Development Janet Salisbury, Davis Mag- his potential in high school. Presenter (with 30 presenta- net Elementary School; “After graduating from tion titles); Candice Bold, Chastain Jim Hill in 2004, I received Outstanding Teacher of the Middle School. both B.S. and M.S. degrees Week, WAPT and the Face and “Bender has excellent rap- in biology from Jackson State Body Center, 2013; port with her students,” said University,” said Hill. “I am Outstanding Teacher of the Principal Brown. “She shows a Ph.D. student in the depart- Week, WAPT and Watson a sincere interest in students as ment of biological sciences. Quality Ford, 2011; individuals and is consistently Such achievements would not Outstanding Educator of fair in dealing with them. She have been possible without the the Year, Parents for Public constantly searches for ways educational values and drives Schools, 2008; to make her teaching more instilled in me by my favor- Outstanding Biology Teach- interesting and more informa- ite high school teacher, Ms. er of the Year, Mississippi tive.” Bender.” Academy of Science, 2007; “She has been enormously The 2014 Teacher of the USA Today Teacher Team successful at stimulating in- Year received a plaque, a $50 Nominee, 2005 and 2006. quiry and productivity among gift certificate that she can use “Susan Bender is one of our her students,” said Dr. Rob at Bravo, Broad Street and Sal greatest gems in Jackson Pub- Rockhold of UMMC, who has and Mookies and other gifts. lic Schools,” said JPS Supt. worked with Bender through She will also be honored at an Cedrick Gray. “Her love and the SOAR and Base Pair pro- upcoming board meeting and passion for science has led grams. “Under her direction, receive additional gifts. her to think outside the box Jim Hill students have won Bender will serve as JPS and reach our students with 23.5 percent of all awards at Teacher of the Year in 2014- nontraditional methods of the Mississippi Region II Sci- 2015. She will also represent learning. I applaud her tenac- ence Fair since 2001 and an the District in the Mississippi ity in pushing our students to amazing 83 percent of Jim Hill Teacher of the Year recogni- do their best inside her class- students who enter that com- tion program.

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www.mississippilink.com February 6 - 12, 2014 THE mississippi link • 9 Black History Month to be celebrated JSU’s music department at Southern Miss Feb. 3-27 to host ‘Music Education The Mississippi Link Newswire shares, among other stories, two life rium Day’ Feb. 28 Renowned African-American changing experiences - his decision • Student Soul Food Luncheon, author Clifton Taulbert will head- to leave his native Mississippi Delta Feb. 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fresh The Mississippi Link Newswire line The University of Southern to join the Air Force and meeting Food Co. (map) Jackson State University’s Mississippi’s Black History Month his father for the first time. • What is the Value of Your Black Department of Music will programming when he will be the He is the recipient of an NAACP Education?, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m., host a “Music Education Day” guest speaker for the annual Branch- Image Award for Literature and a Union (map) B workshop for music educators Armstrong Lecture Series Feb. 18 Mississippi Arts and Letters Award • The Black View, Feb. 18, from on Feb. 28 at the F.D. Music at 6:30 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium for Nonfiction. He was also named 8 a.m.- noon, R.C.’s Lounge (map) Recital Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 on the Hattiesburg campus. one of America’s outstanding black • Armstrong-Branch Lecture Se- p.m. The lecture series is named for entrepreneurs byTime magazine. ries, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m., Bennett Au- The workshop, which is the university’s first two African- Black History Month activities at ditorium (map); Featured speaker: open to the campus commu- American students, Gwendolyn Southern Miss include the follow- author Clifton L. Taulbert. nity, will explore new ideas Elaine Armstrong and Raylawni ing: • Lampkin-Hughes Oratorical, Taulbert needed to develop music edu- Branch. • A Dramatic Journey to the New Feb. 19, 6 p.m., Trent Lott National cation in Mississippi, includ- Taulbert, a Mississippi native, is Black, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m., Theatre Center (map) 103 ders, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m., Liberal ing the state’s K-12 programs. Hancock the author of the acclaimed “Once and Dance Building (map) 116 • Mock Trial, Feb. 20, 6 p.m., Arts Building (map) Gonzales Au- The guest speaker will be Upon a Time When We Were Col- • Essence of Black, Feb. 4, at 6 Thad Cochran Center (map) Ball- ditorium Dr. Carl Hancock, president- Hancock will give a lecture at ored,” a memoir of his life growing p.m., Thad Cochran Center (map) room III For more information about elect of the Alabama Music noon in the the recital hall. up in the Mississippi Delta during Ballroom II • Eagle Awards, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., Black History Month programming Educators Association and For more information, con- the civil rights movement. He also • Movie Night: “The Butler,” Thad Cochran Center (map) Ball- at Southern Miss, contact Valencia assistant professor of Music tact Dr. David Akombo at wrote the Pulitzer Prize-nominated Feb. 11, at 6 p.m., Liberal Arts room III Walls at 601.266.5057 or e-mail va- Education at the University [email protected] “The Last Train North” in which he Building (map) Gonzales Audito- • Standing on My Sisters’ Shoul- [email protected]. of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. (601)979-2584.

HEALTH Alpha Kappa Alpha and women’s heart health: it’s a serious matter Because rates of obesity and hy- Special to The Mississippi Link pertension are highest among Afri- African-American women live can-American women compared to sicker and die younger than their these other groups, it is likely that white counterparts as a result of rates of heart disease in African- heart disease. Because cardiovas- American women will only worsen cular disease is the number one over time. killer of black women, the ladies “Based on national statistics, of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, black women’s heart health is a Incorporated, Rho Lambda Omega serious matter,” said Jennie Hall, chapter allowed their “Pink To Go event coordinator/co-chairman for Red for a Day.” the Rho Lambda Omega chapter Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, nearly health committee. “That is why The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Rho Lambda Omega 130 individuals gathered at the events like Pink Goes Red For A chapter raise awareness for Women’s Heart Health. Jackson Medical Mall for the chap- Day are so important.” ter’s heart health awareness event. During the event, a panel of ex- The theme was Love Your Heart perts spoke to the audience about and featured an interactive heart heart disease, stroke, stress and nu- health discussion with a panel of trition/fitness. Panelists were: Dr. experts, cardiovascular screen- Stanley Sims, Sims Chiropractic ings, cardio line dancing and heart Clinic; Dr. Myrna Alexander, car- healthy refreshments. diologist, University of Mississippi “We were very pleased with the Medical Center; Atty. Venecca turnout for our event this year,” Mason, Black Girls Run Ambas- Students from Virginia College provide a health screening for said LaKeysha Greer Isaac, presi- sador and fitness professional; and Rho Lambda Omega member Shirley Wyatt McFarland. dent, Rho Lambda Omega chapter. Dr. Amanda Rice, Quinn Medical “It proves that people are interested Group. cess to a physician until it is too In addition to the panel in becoming healthier and learning After a brief presentation, the late. Alpha Kappa Alpha has been discussion and health how to love their hearts.” panelists answered questions sub- dedicated to serving all mankind screenings, two lucky Recent data from the National mitted by the audience. “It was very for 106 years. Rho Lambda Ome- attendees won a $100 Center for Health Statistics sug- important to us that we give com- ga’s steadfastness when it comes to Kroger Gift Card and a Pink Goes Red For A Day panel of experts were Dr. Myrna Alexander, Dr. Stan- gests that African-American wom- munity members access to medical reducing the incidences of cardio- free 30 minute massage. ley Sims, Atty. Venecca Mason, and Dr. Amanda Rice (not pictured). en aged 35-44 have rates of heart professionals,” said Marilyn Reed, vascular disease and raising aware- Alpha Kappa Alpha disease that are higher than those event coordinator. ness so that people can live long Sorority has a national partnership “February is Heart Awareness said Isaac. “We want ladies to love of African-American men, white “Even with the Affordable Care healthy lives is the fulfillment of with the American Heart Associa- month and we wanted to kick it off their hearts all month long and men, and white women. Act, many people do not have ac- our service commitment.” tion. with our Pink Goes Red event,” throughout the decades to come.” Sugar tied to fatal heart woes; soda’s a culprit By Lindsey Tanner the first nationally representa- lots of added sugar. previous years. AP Medical Writer tive study to examine the issue. “Too much sugar does not The authors divided partici- CHICAGO - Could too much Scientists aren’t certain ex- just make us fat; it can also make pants into five categories based sugar be deadly? The biggest actly how sugar may contribute us sick,” said Laura Schmidt, a on sugar intake, from less than A STEP IN COLON CANCER PREVENTION study of its kind suggests the to deadly heart problems, but health policy specialist at the 10 percent of daily calories - the answer is yes, at least when it it has been shown to increase University of California, San safest amount - to more than 25 Because most people with colon or those for colorectal cancer, work comes to fatal heart problems. blood pressure and levels of un- Francisco. She wrote an edito- percent. rectal cancer do not have symptoms best when they can help prevent until the disease is well-advanced, it cancer or find it early. Beginning at It doesn’t take all that much healthy cholesterol and triglyc- rial accompanying the study Most adults exceed the safest is very important to undergo regular age 50, regular screening is a key to extra sugar, hidden in many erides; and also may increase in the Feb. 3 JAMA Internal level; and for one in 10 adults, screenings. Of course, prevention preventing colorectal cancer. At THE processed foods, to substantial- signs of inflammation linked Medicine. added sugar accounts for at also plays a role in averting the MISSISSIPPI CANCER INSTITUTE, ly raise the risk, the researchers with heart disease, said Rachel The researchers focused on least 25 percent of daily calo- third most common cancer in both patient care is our first concern, men and women. With this in mind, and we encourage out patients to found, and most Americans eat Johnson, head of the American sugar added to processed foods ries, the researchers said. it is noteworthy that data from the be informed, involved health care more than the safest amount. Heart Association’s nutrition or drinks, or sprinkled in coffee The researchers had death Women’s Health Study shows that consumers. That means taking Having a cinnamon roll with committee and a University of or cereal. Even foods that don’t data on almost 12,000 adults, women who took low-dose (81-mg) charge of your health care, knowing your morning coffee, a super- Vermont nutrition professor. taste sweet have added sugar, including 831 who died from aspirin on alternate days for 18 your rights and responsibilities as years experienced a 20% decrease a patient, and communicating your sized sugary soda at lunch and Yang and colleagues ana- including many brands of pack- heart disease during the 15-year in their risk of developing colon questions and concerns to your a scoop of ice cream after din- lyzed national health surveys aged bread, tomato sauce and follow-up. They took into ac- cancer. While other studies have doctor. To schedule an appointment, ner would put you in the highest between 1988 and 2010 that in- salad dressing. Naturally oc- count other factors known to shown a similar reduction in the risk please call (601) 249-5510, or visit risk category in the study. That cluded questions about people’s curring sugar, in fruit and some contribute to heart problems, of colon cancer among men, this is us at 1501 Aston Avenue. Always the first one to show a benefit for check with your physician before means your chance of dying diets. The authors used national other foods, wasn’t counted. including smoking, inactiv- women as well. embarking on a regimen of daily prematurely from heart prob- death data to calculate risks of Most health experts agree ity and excess weight, and still low-dose aspirin, which can cause lems is nearly three times great- dying during 15 years of fol- that too much sugar isn’t found risks for sugar. Cancer screening tests, including gastrointestinal bleeding. er than for people who eat only low-up. healthy, but there is no univer- As sugar intake increased, foods with little added sugar. Overall, more than 30,000 sal consensus on how much is risks climbed steeply. For someone who normally American adults aged 44 on av- too much. Adults who got at least 25 eats 2,000 calories daily, even erage were involved. U.S government dietary percent of their calories from consuming two 12-ounce cans Previous studies have linked guidelines issued in 2010 say added sugar were almost three of soda substantially increases diets high in sugar with in- “empty” calories including times more likely to die of heart higher than the safest level. Dr. Jonathan Purnell, a professor the risk. For most American creased risks for non-fatal heart those from added sugars should problems than those who con- Sugar calories quickly add up: One at Oregon Health & Science Univer- adults, sodas and other sugary problems, and with obesity, account for no more than 15 sumed the least - less than 10 teaspoon has about 16 calories; one sity’s Knight Cardiovascular Institute, drinks are the main source of which can also lead to heart percent of total daily calories. percent. 12-ounce can of non-diet soda con- said while the research doesn’t prove added sugar. trouble. But in the new study, The average number of dai- For those who got more than tains has about 9 teaspoons of sugar “sugar can cause you to die of a heart Lead author Quanhe Yang obesity didn’t explain the link ly calories from added sugar 15 percent - or the equivalent of or about 140 calories; many cinnamon attack,” it adds to a growing body of of the U.S. Centers of Disease between sugary diets and death. among U.S. adults was about about two cans of sugary soda rolls have about 13 teaspoons of sug- circumstantial evidence suggesting Control and Prevention called That link was found even in 15 percent toward the end of out of 2,000 calories daily - ar; one scoop of chocolate ice cream that limiting sugar intake can lead to the results sobering and said it’s normal-weight people who ate the study, slightly lower than in the risk was almost 20 percent has about 5 teaspoons of sugar. healthier, longer lives. 10 • THE mississippi link February 6 - 12, 2014 www.mississippilink.com The Thompson and Bryant Message from the Religion Editor By Daphne Higgins the Association for the Study Religion Editor of Negro Life and History in conversation: Mission Mississippi It’s no sur- 1915 with the lofty goal for prise to anyone it to both publish and fund By Rev. CJ Rhodes, M.Div At times these conversations of life and vocation, Governor have supplanted something truly that it’s Febru- research and writing projects Special to The Mississippi Link were frustrating because they Bryant, a Baptist who became prophetic and transformative ary, and it is un- about black history. There may not seemed to evade the weightier Methodist by “marrying in,” about our Christian faith in order derstood that the After the organization re- be any two Mis- matters of pervasive injustices made clear that love of God and to speak with one mind and one month is filled ceived substantial funding, sissippi politi- that continue to maintain a “two family and country were the bed- voice on behalf of their chosen with a special Woodson was able to resign cians more dif- Mississippis” reality. But much rocks of his political vision. He political party affiliations. If this period of recognition. from Howard and dedicate all ferent from one good has come out of Mission averred that we should not over- is true, we need a remnant who As I do every February, I of his time to the Association. another than Mississippi’s work. One of them look the horrors of Jim Crow but will emerge in Mississippi and would like to pay tribute to the Through the organization, United States was creating a context where we should nevertheless praise who will disabuse us of our cul- many churches, organizations, he established a home study Congressman Bennie Thomp- Thompson and Bryant could sit the Lord for how far we’ve come tural captivity to partisan idols, and schools across the coun- program, directed the study son and Governor Phil Bryant. together for a while and share from those dark days. Bryant has be they on the Christian Right or try that are holding festivities of African American history Thompson is a black liberal their stories and their religiously a certain evangelical eloquence the Christian Left. for the next four weeks to cel- in schools, hired researchers Democrat and Bryant is a white inspired political visions. that dances between preaching Maybe the most hopeful thing ebrate the many accomplish- to search the international ar- Tea Party conservative. They are The Congressman and the and stump speech, a kind of ora- Governor Bryant shared was ments of the African Ameri- chives, and lastly, he founded on separate pages on everything Governor made it plain in body tory that suggests he is a man of that we have to move away from can race and in case I didn’t the Associated Publishers. It from abortion to the expansion language (they seldom spoke to a deep and public faith that can thinking someone’s Christianity say it to you earlier, it is of- published books and resourc- of Medicaid. During the Obama each other, but to the audience) motivate others to act in kind. is measured by the totality of the ficially Black History Month. es about black history. The years, Thompson has proudly and divergent visions that they As I listened to both men, men political decisions they make. Over the years, Black His- Association also published the and vocally supported our first both loved Mississippi but hoped I have met on different occa- I’m hopeful that this means that tory Month has evolved into quarterly publication the Jour- black President’s agenda, while different things for its future. sions, I thought about how com- my Christianity won’t be called a month of educational op- nal of Negro History, which Bryant has protested much in the One could assume that though plicated faith and politics are, into question by him or others portunities. Regardless of the was distributed throughout the name of states’ rights, a term that they were cordial (aren’t we Mis- especially in a state where white who follow him if and when age or one’s origin, individu- world. unsettles blacks who endured de sissippians hospitable like that?) and black, for the most part, still I disagree with our Governor als now have the capability to In 1920, Woodson fi- jure Jim Crow. In many ways they saw each other’s visions as live in segregated worlds. about political decisions that receive more information than nally came across an idea they iconize the persistent racial threats to the common good. And I thought about how I have moral import on masses ever before about the accom- that would forever associate divide in Mississippi’s mod- Thompson, unapologetically wished another politician of of Mississippians. As a convic- plishments of African Ameri- his name with Black His- ern body politic - a divide that liberal, talked about why it is statewide impact could glean tional Christian, I have the free- cans past and present. Many tory Month. Negro Litera- is cavernous, deep, and seem- necessary for full state support- from both of them a cast a re- dom to disagree with our Gover- people of color thank God for ture and History Week, as it ingly irreconcilable. Most vot- both financial and moral - for our freshing vision for Mississippi nor and other conservatives on the ancestors who came be- was named by Woodson and ing blacks are Democrats; most public schools, supporting the for younger generations. Both things that matter to me when I fore us to help create a better his fraternity brothers of voting whites are Republicans. expansion of Medicaid, and why men may be at the pinnacles of think they’re bigoted and mis- life for others. Omega Psi Phi, was a week And most black Democrats and the Affordable Care Act were all their political aspirations. Who guided, as a matter of faith. But, we all know that for in February dedicated to cel- white Republicans in Mississippi good things to do in the name of are the leaders of today and to- And how hopeful it is to hear hundreds of years, the African ebrating the achievements of would say they are both Bible- God and government. morrow who, shaped by their the opinionated Congressman American people and contri- blacks. In 1925, the name was believing Christians. Bryant, a Christian conserva- own stories, can move the state say that we don’t have to agree in butions by anyone of a dark changed to National Negro Maybe that’s why Mission tive, appealed more to a Pollyan- forward? order to love the Lord. “We are hue were not a part of docu- Achievement Week. In Feb- Mississippi, a racial and denomi- naish version of the past and how I appreciate the unapologetic equal before God and the Law, mented history. We also know ruary 1926, Woodson chose national reconciliation move- deep cultural values about family, and convictional way Governor but we can have different opin- that the accomplishments the second week in February ment, asked both gentlemen hard work, and God could help Bryant shares his Christian faith ions.” It’s good to know that my made by anyone of color were as the week of celebration to share the stage at their 14th Mississippi rise from last to first. and how that influences his po- blackness or my being “for the usually claimed by others and because it marked the birth- Annual Governor’s Prayer Lun- Both men were clear that litical decisions; I just wish that people” isn’t challenged if I ever that initially if it were not for days of Abraham Lincoln and cheon. these very distinct political vi- faith would lead him to different disagree with his and his follow- “word of mouth,” there would Frederick Douglass. Through I worked for Mission Missis- sions emerged out of their faith conclusions more times than not. ers’ strategies or politics. As a be no Black History to share. Woodson’s promotion of the sippi after returning to my native stories, their testimonies. A And there were moments when I free thinking black man, I can In honor of the month, that celebration in the Journal of land following my graduation lifelong Methodist, Thompson hoped that Congressman Thomp- question liberals when I think has taught me so much about Negro History and the cre- from Duke University’s Divinity talked about how during offer- son would speak more person- they’re wrong or duplicitous. the life my ancestor’s led, I’d ation and distribution of kits School. It was there that I im- ing time his pastor exhorted the ally about the nexus of his faith I’m not sure if Mission Mis- like to take this opportunity to for children, undergoing yet mersed myself in the layered and congregation to dig deep and and leadership. But I also liked sissippi changed anyone’s mind share the origin of Black His- another name change, Negro complicated worlds of our state’s give cheerfully and liberally. “If the way he attempted to shatter with the conversation between tory Month for those who may History Week gained in popu- Christian culture. To be sure, I I could be a liberal in my giving the myth that to be a Christian is these two politicos. But I’m glad want a refresher on the story larity. In 1976, it evolved into long knew that there were white on Sunday,” Thompson main- to be a conservative Republican, I was in the room. And I’m glad of a one of the most influen- Black History Month. churches and black churches, di- tained, “why couldn’t I be a lib- a sentiment shared by too many they were too. tial men of the 20th century, Because of the sharing that vided more by race than by doc- eral Monday through Saturday?” of Mission Mississippi’s ardent The Rev. CJ Rhodes serves as an African American and the has taken place among the Af- trine, but I hadn’t gotten up close Thompson was matter of fact, financial supporters. Alas, in do- rector of the historic Oakland father of Black History. rican American race, and the and personal in the interracial not rhetorically inspiring, but de- ing so, Thompson also seemed Memorial Chapel and director of The story of Black History Lord’s promise of deliverance, dialogs led by Baby Boomers fiant and assertive in a way that to fallaciously suggest that to Student Religious Life at Alcorn Month begins with historian black people can continue to seeking to know each other be- alone can inspire the dejected. follow Jesus meant you had to State University. He is a gradu- Carter G. Woodson. Woodson share their salvation from sin yond conjecture and caricature Though Thompson intimated always side with Democrats. ate of the University of MS and was passionate about black and their growth in knowl- before working with Mission how his experiences in segregat- Both men, as sincere as they Duke University. He is married history. His passion, however, edge through the observance Mississippi. ed Hinds County colored his way were, left me wondering if they to Allison Thomas-Rhodes. evolved in the most unlikely of Black History Month. place. While working at a coal Remember the verse that mine when he was twenty I often share with you - Isa- years old, the daily conver- iah 52:7 (NIV), which reads: N e w s f r o m t h e W o r d sation of the black Civil War “How beautiful on the moun- veterans often focused on in- tains are the feet of those who teresting historical facts not bring good news, who pro- recorded in history books. claim peace, who bring good Woodson realized that despite tidings, who proclaim salva- The need for bad things to the constantly evolving his- tion, who say to Zion, Your tory of the African American God reigns!” experience, documentation The Mississippi Link, a mes- was sparse. Woodson’s en- senger for news in and around happen to God’s people thusiasm led him to college the state of Mississippi, would where he earned a bachelor’s like to serve as your personal By Rev. Leon Collier degree in European history messenger to share your news among God’s great creation. Your health and wealth are gained about God through our Special to The Mississippi Link and a Ph.D. in history. As a and the news of your place of Sometimes we act like our hurts nothing in comparison to God. suffering. new graduate, he managed to worship. Happy Black are the biggest thing on earth. God made Job see Him in a I look forward to sharing more earn a living as a high school Contact Daphne M. Higgins History Month! In chapters 38-41, God took broader light to the point to with you in the coming weeks. teacher and later as a profes- at religion@mississippilink. Today, we con- Job on a tour of creation. God where perhaps Job had to ask Rev. Leon Collier is the pas- sor of history at Howard Uni- com. Fax 601-896-0091 or tinue to look at showed Job a huge difference himself who Am I, but a little tor of Makarios Worship Cen- versity. Yet, his desire to doc- mail your information to The reasons why bad between Himself and Job. insignificant creature in God’s ter, 464 Church Rd., Madison. ument black history remained. Mississippi Link, 2659 Livings- things need to When God finally showed huge creation. Who Am I to He and wife, Minister Yolan- He co-founded and financed ton Road, Jackson, MS 39213. happen to God’s people. up to speak with Job, He didn’t question and demand an answer da, are the proud To broaden our perspective give him a list of reasons why from such a high, holy and su- parents of three of God we learn in Job 42:1-2, he suffered, instead He gave preme? Job understood that daughters: Noel, “Then Job answered the LORD, Job a tour of His person and His God answers to no one and He Leona and Leondria. and said, I know that you can do power. Job was righteous, but he wouldn’t be God if He did. Rev. Collier has re- R e i gn i ng A nn o u n c e m e nt s all things, and that no purpose of was not God. God didn’t want Psalm 8:4, “what is man that ceived degrees from yours can be stopped.” Job to focus on his suffering; thou art mindful of him, and Criswell College New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 Watkins Dr., Jackson, You can tell by Job’s response he wanted Job to focus on the the son of man that you should in Dallas, Texas; that he had gained a greater greatness of God. Our problems care for him?” Keep in mind, Southern Methodist will host its Third Annual “Back in the Day” Black History knowledge about the nature and are always secondary to God’s the word man here is Adam (aw- University - Perkins Celebration each Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Guest attributes of God in these verses. greatness. In fact, if we choose dawm) and one definition for School of Theology; Remember for 37 chapters to focus on God’s greatness it this word is hypocrite. In other and a Masters of Di- speakers for Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2014, include: Sena- God had not answered Job. Job’s takes emphasis off of our prob- words, why should an Almighty vinity from Memphis tor Sollie B. Norwood, who represents District 28 of Hinds friends had spoken and Job re- lems. God concern yourself with hyp- Theological Semi- sponded, but God remained si- The Apostle Paul gives a per- ocrites? nary; as well as par- County, Miss.; Mayor James A. Young, first African Amer- lent. But, in Job 38:1, God final- fect example of always making When bad things happen to us ticipated in the Theo- ican to be elected mayor of Philadelphia, Miss., the site ly spoke and when He spoke He Christ the focus and not the stuff it tends to help us see God in a logical Opportunities where the three civil rights workers were killed in 1964; had a lot to say. God talked from we can lose. Philippians 3:8, bigger way. Especially when He Program at Harvard Job chapter 38 to Job chapter 41. “Indeed I count everything as does the impossible because we Divinity School in Justice Carlton W. Reeves, Article III federal judge of the God asked Job where was he loss because of the surpassing know nobody else do it but an Cambridge, Mass. United States Court for the Southern District of Miss.; and when the all things were created worth of knowing Christ Jesus all-powerful God. One writer He may be reached and how He is in charge of all my Lord. For his sake I have said we need God more than at 601.260.3016, Lieutenant Colonel Cherrie L. Davis, who serves the Pen- things. In a sense, God let Job suffered the loss of all things, we need explanations. More 601.855.7898 or e- tagon as the first African American female in this position. know that although he suffered and count them as nothing, in important than knowing exactly mail karab5@live. For more information call 601.981.8696. yet he was just a small piece order that I may gain Christ.” why we suffer is the knowledge com

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By Shewanda Riley submitted to your will. I will Columnist embrace faith, your love and Do you want to grow? - Part 3 Valentine’s divine protection. Day is a tricky As I continue my walk By Pastor Simeon R. Green III you allow something little to work I probably would not do very well 23669. He is married to Velma L. Special to The Mississippi Link holiday. It’s with you, I look forward to in your life, it will grow until it in a literal race, but God can en- Green. He honorably served in the good for those the many opportunities that Psalm 119:11 destroys your chances of making able each of us to be good runners U.S. Army for 20 years. Rev. Green who have you give me to show your says, “Thy Word Heaven your home. You must be in this Christian race. He can give is a member of the National Asso- someone to grace and mercy to others. I have I hid in mine cautious! us the ability if we are willing and ciation of Evangelism Church of love. But for John 4:18 says “there is no heart, that I might Some people allow their fami- obedient. It is a joy to live for God! God, Anderson, Ind. He serves as those who don’t have some- fear in love; but perfect love not sin against lies to hinder them. Many times Rev. Simeon R. Green III is pas- vice-chairman of the Southeastern one or don’t have the one they casts our fear, because fear thee.” right when it is time to gather tor of Joynes Road Church of God, Association of The Church of God, love, it can be challenging but involves torment. But he who The Psalmist for worship, some of their fam- 31 Joynes Road, Hampton VA Inc. not impossible to enjoy. fears has not been made per- was not saying that you are to hide ily members will One thing I’ve done that fect in love.” the Word to where it does not have come by for a has made what used to be a I pray for you to increase any effect on your life. He was not visit. If the devil PSA stressful day much more joy- my ability to hear you and to saying that you should put it in a knows he can ful is that I make it a point to love you with my whole heart. remote location so that no one send someone or give to others instead of wait- I pray that your hand will knows it is a part of you. something along ing on others to give to me. continue to be on my life and He was saying that you need to hinder you, he Thoughtful cards and candy all of my relationships. They to keep it in a safe, secure place will do it as often turn out to be valuable to both will be in divine order and where the devil cannot find it and as he can. the giver and the receiver. fulfill your divine purpose. take it away because he is your en- He does not I’ve also prayed the follow- Let hope not hurt spring emy. Friends, you need to put forth want you to gather ing prayer for a number of forth from my heart. Prov- effort to run this race successfully. with the Saints for years and it continues to en- erbs 4:23 says, “Guard your People are being hindered because worship services. courage me. I hope it does the heart above all else, for it they are not resigned to reality. He does not want same for you. determines the course of your If you make room for even a lit- you to get your Heavenly Father, I come life.” Let your word fix the tle folly, you will be opening your- soul fed. We all to you first celebrating all broken places and let your self up to more than you realize. must face things that you have done in my life presence continue to fill me Sin works as an intoxicating agent. that the devil lays and all that you promise to with peace. Many times an intoxicating agent out to hinder us. do for me. I will do as it says I praise you in advance for does not hit you quickly. Often it However, the in Psalm 18:1-2 and love you giving me wisdom and the works very slowly and then before Christian life is O Lord with my strength and right strategies as I choose you know it, your vision is blurred a beautiful way put my trust in you. No longer to no longer be controlled by and you cannot see things clearly. to live. It is won- will I be distracted by the un- fear but to be guided by love. Many people have gotten derful to have the holy, ungodly and unhealthy Most importantly, I will live messed up and can no longer see peace of God, to relationship patterns of the with the passion of David, en- the church or the things of God walk with Him, past that have kept me from durance of Joseph, obedience clearly. They can no longer see the to have the ability enjoying my life as you have of Ruth, strength of Peter, the truth because they have allowed to live clean and ordained. commitment of Paul and the hindrances to work until they have righteously, and I bind up all thoughts and mind of Christ. Amen. lost their vision. not to carry guilt attitudes that seek to place Shewanda Riley is the au- One of the first things the Phi- and condemna- superficial intimacy and com- thor of the Essence best-sell- listines did to Samson when they tion. panionship over the desire you er “Love Hangover: Moving took him into bondage was put out Paul likened have for me to have Godly in- From Pain to Purpose after his eyes. The devil wants to hinder the Christian life timacy with you and those you a Relationship Ends.” She you by taking away your vision. If to running a race. have specifically ordained to can be reached at lovehang- be a part of my life. I will [email protected], at www. 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NOTICE TO BIDDERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI City of Jackson CITY OF JACKSON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN & CULTURAL SERVICES Jackson, Mississippi FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 Notice is hereby given that Proposals will be received by the City Clerk HOMELESS SERVICES SOLICITATION Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi, of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, until 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the bid must be stamped in by 3:30 2014. The City of Jackson, Mississippi requests proposals from arts REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS P.M. Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at which time said bids will be publicly opened at the City groups and other community organizations for art and community de- Hall located at 219 South President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the velopment projects providing services to the citizens in the City of Jack- The City of Jackson, Mississippi is soliciting proposals for its Fiscal Year following: son. 2013-2014 for Homeless Services Programs. Organizations that provide Financial assistance is available to support art and community devel- homeless services to the homeless population in the City of Jackson are 37301-030414--- 6 Month Supply of Foods-Dairy Products-Group IV opment activities designed to increase awareness, understanding and encouraged to submit a proposal. appreciation of the arts and improve the quality of life among the citi- 37888-030414---6 Month Supply of Foods –Fresh Produce-Group V-(Fruits/Vegetables) zens of Jackson. This solicitation seeks proposals with an emphasis on Limited financial assistance is available to support comprehensive wrap- educational activities and youth services. around social services, housing and employment services to the homeless 38601-030414----6 Month Supply of Foods-Frozen/Chilled-Group IA-(Breads & Des- in the City of Jackson. The proposed services must connect the homeless serts) Grant awards offered by the City of Jackson shall represent supple- and those at risk of becoming homeless with appropriate services to assist 38602-030414-----6 Month Supply of Foods---Frozen/Chilled—Group IB- (Fruits/Veg- mental funding in support of arts and community development projects. them to access, stabilize and/or retain permanent housing. The provision of etables) To be eligible for funding, proposing organizations must have verifiable direct services is required to secure funding. cash match contributions that equals to at least 50% of project costs. 38603-030414---6 Month Supply of Foods---Frozen/Chilled—Group IC—(Meats/Meats Grant awards offered by the City of Jackson shall provide supplemental Products) A Workshop on the Request for Proposals packet is scheduled for Feb- funding in support of homeless programs. To be eligible for funding, propos- ruary 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Municipal Art Gallery located at 839 ing organizations must have verifiable cash match contributions that equal 38701-030414—6 Month Supply of Foods--Canned/Dry-Group IIA- (Breads, Cereals, North State Street. Those interested in submitting proposals should at- to 25% of project cost. Grant funds cannot be used in conjunction with City Desserts & Fruit Juices) tend this Workshop. of Jackson CDBG or ESG funds.

38702-030414—6 Month Supply of Foods- Group IIB- (Breads, Cereals, Desserts & Fruit For the Request for Proposals packet, please contact Gloria Fields An- The detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) may be picked up at the Depart- Juices) derson at (601) 960-0383. All proposals must be sealed and plainly ment of Human and Cultural Services located at 1000 Metro Center Drive, marked on the outside of the envelope: Proposal for General Funds Arts Suite 100, Jackson, Mississippi, or you may request an electronic copy by 38801-030414—6 Month Supply of Foods- Group III- (Condiments) Grants. Proposal packets will be opened on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 contacting Gloria Fields-Anderson at [email protected]. at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 219 South President 39331-030414—6 Month Supply of Foods—Baby Food Street. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. A workshop on the application process will be conducted on February 14, CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at the Municipal Art Gallery located at 839 N. State Street. The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal forms can be Those interested in submitting proposals are urged to attend the workshop. obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, Room 604, Hood By: Adriane Dorsey-Kidd, Director Proposals are due in the City Clerk’s Office by 3:30 p.m. on March 4, 2014. Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifications are filed with the City Department of Human and Cultural Services Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of Jackson Advocate Adriane Dorsey-Kidd the Mississippi Legislature. Human and Cultural Services 2/6/2014, 2/13/2014 2/6/2014, 2/13/2014 The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Public Purchas- ing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each con- tractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Of- fice of Economic Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Office of Eco- nomic Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with specifications. The award could be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to award according to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence of such statement means the City will make that determination during the bid review.

Hellene Greer, CPPB- NPCA, Manager Purchasing Division (601) 960-1533

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Lynch Creek Drainage Improvements, City Project No. 14B5009

The City of Jackson intends to employ a consulting engineering firm to provide design engineering services utilizing a Cost plus Fixed Fee, Labor Hour/Unit Price or Lump Sum/Firm Fixed Price contract to provide a hydraulic study analysis, surveying, preparation of temporary easements (plats), plans/specifications, en- vironmental services, and other support roles as described within an agreed upon scope of services. The design engineering services will be for Lynch Creek from St. Charles Avenue to Robinson Road.

Consulting engineering firms interested in providing these services may so indi- cate by furnishing the City of Jackson Engineering Division seven (7) copies of the following:

1. A cover letter specifying the name and complete description of project, the name of the project manager, and the location and address of the office to be as- signed the majority of the work;

2. A resume for each principal member, the project manager, and employee(s) of the firm anticipated to be assigned to the project. Also, provide an organizational chart and list each person’s experience and qualifications, including proof that the Project Manager is licensed as a Mississippi Professional Engineer and that the firm has met state licensure and certification requirements*;

3. A description of similar type work completed during the past five (5) years which qualifies the consultant for this work; the cost and schedule completion (or actual completion) of this work.

4. A response containing the information upon which the consultant will be evalu- ated; and,

The City reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals and/or to discontinue contract execution with any party at any time prior to final contract execution.

All questions related to this Legal Ad shall be submitted in writing and directed to:

Charles Williams Jr., P.E., Ph.D City of Jackson Engineering Division P.O. Box 17 Jackson, MS 39205

The City will evaluate the Expressions of Interest based on the following factors listed in their relative order of importance:

1. Experience of the firm in performing specific services and experience in prepar- ing projects as it relates to the service requested within this advertisement. 2. Qualifications and experience of staff to be assigned to the project based on requested scope of services. 3. Size of the firm’s professional and technical staff with respect to the capacity to provide the needed scope of services. 4. Resume of the firm’s current and completed projects of a similar nature. 5. Local presence of the firm (i.e., local headquarters, office, or other investments within the City of Jackson).

The City reserves the right to select one (1) consultant or select a short list of consultants from whom more information will be required.

Minority participation is strongly encouraged.

To be considered, all replies must be received by 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2014, in the Office of the City Clerk, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Willie Bell, Jr Interim Director, Department of Public Works

Kwame Kenyatta Deputy CAO

Terry Williamson Legal Counsel

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ZONING CASE NO. 3859 CITY OF JACKSON will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi until 3:30P.M., local By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk time, March 4, 2014 at Jackson City Hall, for the South Street Bridge City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 of the City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb- Replacement Project, City Project No. 9AA4500-905. thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected ruary 11, 2014, for the purchase of certain City-owned property: parcel thereby, that Whole Foods Market Group, Inc. has filed with the Planning Board for 143-43, located at 0 Pascagoula Street in Jackson, Mississippi. The City The entire projects must be completed within 120 calendar days. The the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use Permit to allow for the opera- will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with the right of ingress and contract will be subjected to liquidated damages in the amount of five tion of a wine & spirit store on property located at 4500 I-55 North, Suite 99-A, in egress to remove same from said property. For additional information or hundred dollars ($500.00) per calendar day for each consecutive cal- the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly for a “bid form”, contact Valerie Skinner at (601) 960-2266 or email vskin- endar day in which the contract time is exceeded. described as: [email protected]. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination A parcel of land situated in the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ and the Northwest BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and in public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 1 East, City of Jack- delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at full an equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with son, First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being a part of Lots 1 219 S. President St. Jackson, Mississippi 39201). The outside of the the City. As a precondition to selection, each contractor, bidder or of- and 2 of the J.O. Trawick Estate Subdivision and Lots 3 and 4 of Shamrock Hill envelope must be plainly marked to identify the parcel number being feror shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity Subdivision (including a part of Spruce Street which is now closed and abandoned) bid on along with the bidder’s name. Enclose one (1) original and one (EBO) ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s ordinance shall dis- and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, qualify a contractor, bidder or offeror from being awarded an eligible at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 South President contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Commerce at the Northeast comer of Lot 1 of the J. O. Trawick Estate Subdivi- Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to reject any Opportunity Program, please contact Pam Confer in the office of Eco- sion as recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 9 of the Chancery Records of the First and all bids. nomic Development at (601) 960-1638. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Judicial District of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, said point being the Plan Applications and a copy of the Program are available at 200 South POINT OF BEGINNING for the parcel herein described; thence South 89°44’38” CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI President Street, Warren Hood Building, Second Floor, Jackson, Mis- West for a distance of 278.80 feet along the Southern line of Northside Drive to 1/23/2014, 1/30/2014, 2/6/2014 sissippi. the intersection of the said Southern line of Northside Drive with the Eastern line of Interstate Highway No. 55; thence South 19°19’48” West for a distance One (1) copy of the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may of 195.04 feet along the said Eastern line of interstate Highway No. 55; thence ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS be procured from the IMS Engineers, P.A. (126 E Amite Street, Jack- South 19°09’57” West for a distance of 55.60 feet along the said Eastern line son, MS 39201) upon payment of $100.00 dollars, which will not be of interstate Highway No. 55; thence run 46.10 feet along the arc of a 3336.05 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS refunded. Please contact Mr. Bernard LeBlanc, P.E., at (601) 968-9194 foot radius curve to the right in the said right of way, said arc having a 46.09 foot for directions or any additional information for procurement of plans and chord which bears South 14°30’12” West; thence South 14°53’57” West for a Sealed bids will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi until 3:30 P.M., local specifications. The Standard Specifications adopted by the City Coun- distance of 249.70 feet along the said Eastern line of interstate Highway No. 55; time, March 4, 2014 at Jackson City Hall, for the Brookwood Drive Bridge Replace- cil may be procured from the Department of Public Works, if desired thence run 239.33 feet along the arc of a 5703.58 foot radius curve to the left in ment, City Project No. 13B4500, upon payment of $5.00 dollars for each specification. A copy of the the said right of way line, said arc having a 239.31 foot chord which bears Mississippi Standard of Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge South 13°41’49” West; thence South 45°42’10” East for a distance of 18.84 The entire projects must be completed within 45 calendar days. The contract will be Construction can be obtained from the State Aid website: http://www. feet along the said right of way line; thence run 10.95 feet along the arc of a subjected to liquidated damages in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) msstateaidroads.us. 5687.58 foot radius curve to the left, said arc having a 10.95 foot chord which per calendar day for each consecutive calendar day in which the contract time is bears South 12°20’23” West; thence run 38.27 feet along the arc of a 5687.58 exceeded. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on February 11, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. lo- foot radius curve to the left, said are being a 38.27 foot chord which bears South cal time, in the 5th floor conference room of the Warren Hood Building, 12°05’31” West; thence South 11°53’57” West for a distance of 20.41 feet along The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public con- 200 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. All potential contrac- the said right of way line; thence South 69°53’37” West for a distance of 18.87 tracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full an equal business oppor- tors, subcontractors, and other interested parties are encouraged to feet along the said right of way line; thence South 11°53’57” West for a distance tunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a precondition to selection, each attend. of 43.55 feet along the said right of way line; thence run 143.57 feet along the contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Op- arc of a 4609.66 foot radius curve to the right in the said Eastern right of way line, portunity (EBO) ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s ordinance shall disqualify Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and possess a certifi- said arc having a 143.56 foot chord which bears South 12°47’29” West; thence a contractor, bidder or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more infor- cate of responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contrac- leave said Eastern line of Interstate Highway No. 55 and run South 88°11’25” mation on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact tors establishing its classification as to the value and type of construc- East for a distance of 186.84 feet; thence South 88°40’00” East for a distance of Pam Confer in the office of Economic Development at (601) 960-1638. Copies of the tion on which it is authorized to bid. Each bidder must deposit with its 24.69 feet to the centerline of Spruce Street (now closed) to an iron pin; thence ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the Program are available at 200 proposal, a bid bond or certified check in an amount equal to five per- South 00°35’40” East for a distance of 22.17 feet along the said centerline of South President Street, Warren Hood Building, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. cent (5%) of the total bid for the work, payable to the City of Jackson, Spruce Street (now closed); thence run 10.20 feet along the arc of a 113.81 foot as the bid security. radius curve to the left in the said centerline of Spruce Street (now closed) to a One (1) copy of the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be procured drilled hole in a concrete wall, said arc having a 10.20 foot chord which bears from the Engineering Division upon payment of $50.00 dollars, which will not be re- The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and Payment South 03°09’44” East; thence South 26°00’14” East for a distance of 81.22 feet funded. Please contact Charles Williams Jr, P.E., at (601) 960-1656 for directions or Bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract along the Northeastern boundary of the property conveyed from Earl W. Stanton any additional information for procurement of plans and specifications. The Standard amount awarded. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Payment to Bankers Trust in Deed Book 2014 at Page 231 of the Chancery Records of Specifications adopted by the City Council may be procured from the Department of Bonds and Performance Bonds must file with each bond a certified and Hinds County, Mississippi, to a drilled hole in a concrete wall which marks the Public Works, if desired upon payment of $5.00 dollars for each specification. effective dated copy of their power of attorney. intersection of the said centerline of Spruce Street (now closed) with the West- ern line of Old Canton Road; thence North 47°13’09” East for a distance of 25.0 A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on February 11, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. local time, in the Proposals shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with feet along the said Western line of Old Canton Road; thence North 45°18’19” 5th floor conference room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South President Street, the City of Jackson’s City Clerk prior to the hour and date designated East for a distance of 336.30 feet along the said Western line of Old Canton Jackson, Mississippi. All potential contractors, subcontractors, and other interested above. Each bidder shall write its certificate of responsibility number on Road; thence North 41°41’09” East for a distance of 174.40 feet along the parties are encouraged to attend. the outside of the sealed envelope containing its proposal. said Western line of Old Canton Road; thence North 38°17’39” East for a distance of 44.27 feet along the said Western line of Old Canton Road; thence Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and possess a certificate of respon- The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids run 136.62 feet along the arc of a 1879.36 foot radius curve to the left in the said sibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors establishing its classifica- and to waive any and all informalities Western line of Old Canton Road, said arc having a 136.59 foot chord which tion as to the value and type of construction on which it is authorized to bid. Each hears North 32°55’44” East; thence North 24°38’41” East for a distance of bidder must deposit with its proposal, a bid bond or certified check in an amount equal Willie Bell Jr., Interim Director, Department of Public Works 35.81 feet along the said Western line; thence North 31°51’29” East for a dis- to five percent (5%) of the total bid for the work, payable to the City of Jackson, as Kwame Kenyatta, Deputy CAO tance of 29.0 feet along the said Western line; thence North 58°08’31” West for the bid security. Terry Williamson, Legal Counsel a distance of 15.0 feet along the said Western line; thence North 31°51’29” East for a distance of 15.0 feet along the said Western line; thence South 58°08’31” The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in 1/30/2014, 2/6/2014 East for a distance of 15.0 feet along the said Western line; thence North 31°51 the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount awarded. Attor- ‘29” East for a distance of 21.61 feet along the said Western line; thence North neys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds must file 27°59’49” East for a distance of 86.56 feet along the said Western line; thence with each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their power of attorney. North 26°48’38” East for a distance of 86.19 feet along the said Western line; thence North 26°37’38” East for a distance of 389.20 feet along the said West- Proposals shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City of Jack- ern line of Old Canton Road; thence run 34.07 feet along the arc of a right-of- son’s City Clerk prior to the hour and date designated above. Each bidder shall write Big Reach! way flare having a 25.0 foot radius curve to the left, said arc having a 31.50 foot its certificate of responsibility number on the outside of the sealed envelope contain- chord which bears North 55°45’26” West; thence South 89°44’38” West for ing its proposal. PASS a distance of 446.79 feet along the said Southern line of Northside Drive to the Small Price! POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 14.9093 acres more or less. The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and Run this size ad in over MPS all informalities 100 newspapers statewide 2x2 Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew for less than $11 per paper. Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Willie Bell Jr., Interim Director, Department of Public Works Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, February 24, 2014, at Kwame Kenyatta, Deputy CAO Call your local newspaper or which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and Terry Williamson, Legal Counsel con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City 1/30/2014, 2/6/2014 MS Press Services at 601-981-3060. Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired.

WITNESS my signature this 24th day of January 2014.

/s/Ester L. Ainsworth Big Reach! Zoning Administrator 3.556x2 City of Jackson, Mississippi Small Price! 48 Web 2/6/2014, 2/20/2014 Run this size ad in over MPS 100 newspapers statewide ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS for less than $11 per paper. 2x2 NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY Call your local newspaper or CITY OF JACKSON MS Press Services at 601-981-3060. 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, February 11, 2014, for the pur- chase of certain City-owned property: parcel 143-43-1, located at 0 Pascagoula Street in Jackson, Mississippi. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For additional informa- tion or for a “bid form”, contact Valerie Skinner at (601) 960-2266 or email vskinner@ city.jackson.ms.us.

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Kendrick Catchings of Callaway signs his letter or intent for CO-Lin. PHOTOS BY TIM WARD JPS Athletic Director Clinton Johnson ad- Shawn Bishop will play for Jackson State in the fall dresses the audience

By Tim Ward Sports Writer Football Signing Day Central Merry Christmas Jackson State Athletics Media and highlights will be available and greet on Wednesday, Feb. to football programs Jackson State football fans at the end of the day on jsu- 5. across the country. I keep up with all the signees for tigers.com. The event will be held at the mean academic in- the 2014 Tigers recruiting sea- JSU fans can hear first hand JSU Welcome Center begin- stitutions. Yesterday son on National Signing Day. from head coach Harold Jack- ning at 6 p.m. The meet and was the day for foot- Updates will be made through- son and rest of the JSU coach- greet is open to the public and ball, the day where the out the day as National Letters ing staff about the new crop of food will be served. Admission coaches wait anxious- of Intent come in. Player bios student-athletes during a meet to the event is $5. ly hoping that a recruit turn into a signee. This is the day that coaches NAME POS HT WT CL HOMETOWN/SCHOOL pray the player that committed, does not Shawn Bishop DE/LB 6-0 235 Fr. Jackson, MS/Callaway HS change his mind at the last minute. Verbal Highlights commitments can be Bishop was named a Clarion Ledger All-Metro selection following his senior season (2013)… He recorded changed, signed com- 96 tackles, 19 tackles for loss and seven sacks during his senior campaign… He was a key member of the mitments cannot. This Chargers team that recorded a 14-1 overall record and went 7-0 in league play… Callaway finished the sea- day has become so Breeland Speaks is all smiles after signing his letter for Ole Miss son as the 14th ranked team in Mississippi… During his high school career he recorded over 226 tackles. big, even ESPN cov- ers it. followed through their ver- Hinds Community Col- Frank Carter OT/NG 6-3 330 Fr. Tampa, FL/Hillsborough HS Seventeen players from bal commitments to Ole Miss lege also signed five or five Jackson Public Schools with a signature commitment. more player from the dis- Highlights signed their letter of intent Jackson State managed to also trict. Pearl River Com- Carter is a scholar-athlete who has a 4.6 grade point average… He is a two-star prospect according to 24/7 yesterday, Feb. 5. Callaway sign a player from Callaway. munity College grabbed a sports... After starting his high school career as an offensive lineman he switched to defense during his lead the way with eight play- Defensive end/linebacker couple, including Murrah senior season… He recorded 46 tackles for the season and helped Hillsborough to a 7-3 overall record and ers, followed by Murrah with Shawn Bishop will be playing Quarterback, Vonnie How- a 6-2 league mark… He is expected to play on both sides of the ball for JSU. five, Forest Hill with three, at Jackson State in the fall. ard. and Provine and Jim Hill each Bishop was a major defensive Many of the coaches in Christian Jacquemin K 5-11 180 Fr. Miami, FL/Coral Reef HS had one. Players will be play- weapon for the Chargers. attendance felt the players ing football from the MS gulf Players like Bishop is what had an excellent chance of Highlights coast to Oxford. Jackson State had in mind competing for significant Jacquemin finished his senior season going 8-8 in field goal attempts… His kicking instructor, Eric Peri, is Headliners Rod Taylor and when they discuss recruiting playing time next season. JSU’s all-time kicking leader. Breeland Speaks of Callaway talented Mississippi players. Brent Lyles II QB 6-2 175 Fr. Indianapolis, IN/Pike HS

Highlights During his senior year Lyles completed 186 of 321 pass attempts for 2,377yards and 24 touchdowns. During his career he completed 463 of 794 pass attempts for 6,230 yards and 66 touchdowns.

Rodney Shorter II DE/LB 6-1 230 Fr. Long Beach, CA (Poly HS)

Highlights Shorter helped lead the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits to an 11-2 overall record and a 6-0 mark in league play… Poly finished the season with a top 10 ranking in the state of California and a national ranking of 54… As a senior he recorded 45 tackles (32 solo), a sack, 15 tackles for loss and an interception… In Poly’s 35- 28 win over Centennial he recorded a season high 10 tackles and three tackles for loss… He has a younger brother named Rodney Shorter III… He was named the team MVP during his senior season and was the No. 26th pick in the B2G West Coast Bowl… He has the ability to play three positions (OLB, MLB and DE). www.mississippilink.com February 6 - 12, 2014 THE mississippi link • 17 18 • the mississippi link February 6 - 12, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Book Review: “Philip Reid Saves the Statue of Freedom” bySteven Sellers Lapham & Eugene Walton Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie c.2014, Sleeping Bear Press $16.99 / $17.99 Canada • 40 pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Philip learned a lot from dome in Washington D.C., it true story about a real man Book Reviewer the blacksmith and the plan- was quite an honor! But when and his accomplishments. Sudoku What is your hidden talent? tation’s pottery-maker, too. they went to fetch the plaster While smaller children will The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every What’s something you can do One day, when a man came to model of the statue, there was surely appreciate that, the 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear that nobody knows about? Are plaster the Big House’s rooms, “something wrong.” illustrations by R. Gregory only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box. you strong or smart? Can you Philip watched and helped The entire thing was assem- Christie will be the bigger dance or sing? Are you secret- - and when the man said he bled, but the Italian craftsman draw for them. ly a baker, an artist, or are you needed a smart slave to assist who’d done it refused to tell For adults and older kids, good with animals or fixing him in his business, money them where the seams were. It though, there’s so much objects that are broken? was exchanged. would be almost impossible to more to the story. The au- And that thing you can do: Philip left his mother and move the model without that thors include a “what hap- would you do it if it helped a went with Mr. Mills. There knowledge. pened next” page, as well lot of people? Or, as you’ll see was so much to learn about Or would it? Mr. Mills knew as reproductions of Reid’s in the new book “Philip Reid Mr. Mills’ business, but Philip one person who knew a lot manumission paperwork Saves the Statue of Freedom” became very good at any task about plaster. and a pay stub inside the by Steven Sellers Lapham & he was given. He could make He called for his assistant, covers of this book. Read Eugene Walton, illustrated by plaster molds and fix those Philip…. carefully; that info serves R. Gregory Christie, would that were broken. He learned Sometimes, it’s fun to seek to make a good story even you do it if it made history? how to create statues by using out those lesser-known stories more meaningful. Philip Reid was born into shaped plaster and super-hot to show your children how While you’ll probably slavery. On the Charleston, S. liquid bronze, which was his everyday people can make a find this book on a shelf C., plantation where he lived, favorite job. difference. “Philip Reid Saves for preschoolers, I think it young Philip was observant With Philip’s help and ex- the Statue of Freedom” is a would serve 8-to-12-year- and liked to learn how things pertise, Mr. Mills became a fa- good book for that. olds just as well. For them, worked. An old slave named mous artist - so when the U.S. Authors Steven Sellers reading a book like “Philip Jim taught him about clay, government called upon Mills Lapham and Eugene Walton Reid Saves the Statue of wax, metals, and wood. to create a statue for Capital’s based this picture book on a Freedom” is nothing to hide. © Feature Exchange

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How foolish ries,” Eric Deggans, a NPR cess of “Scandal” success is a “‘Scandal’ is one of the high- could I have been, my man? television critic said. sign to black viewers that their est rated shows on TV precise- Please forgive me.’ “Because black women make sensibilities can lead a hit show ly because it is so far removed “If he tells the story any so many purchasing decisions among many audiences. And from reality,” Page wrote. “I different, he’s lying to you, Michael Strahan is announced as NFL’s Pro Football Hall of Fame in black households, they are that’s a powerful message in a had high hopes when the show, America, because I sure did member of class of 2014 at the 3rd Annual NFL Honors at Radio City an important group for adver- fragmented media world. created by Shonda Rhimes, apologize. I’m going to beg for Music Hall on February 1, 2014 in New York City tisers to target as well. And be- “Best believe, the 10 p.m. launched star Kerry Washing- forgiveness because there’s a cause Scandal is considered a hour on Thursday night is pure ton as a Washington fixer based party in Canton, and I promise Strahan’s Hall mainstream hit, I also think it fandemonium - all gut grip loosely on the real-life Judy you, I’m not going to miss it.” of Fame cre- means a lot to black viewers to and heart-racing adrenaline,” Smith, an adviser to the show. Sapp didn’t say how Strahan dentials. see that a show starring a black Denene Millner wrote for the Unfortunately the show’s sto- reacted to his apology. “I don’t woman can be successful in the November issue of Essence ry lines have begun to pile on Strahan recorded 141.5 think his ré- mainstream of show business, magazine. just about every paranoid fever sacks, the fifth-highest total sumé stacks outside the specialized world Millner continued with the dream that the Internet ever in NFL history, in his 15-year up,” Sapp said. where shows targeted to black drama basically testing Pope produced. Needless to say, the career and set the league’s “Four straight viewers often live.” in every moral (command- audience has mushroomed. . . single-season record with 22.5 Pro Bowls and Kevin Thompson, a jour- ments are broken) type of way. .” sacks in 2001. a mythical sack nalist at the Palm Beach Post The shows has lies, deceit, sex, Nevertheless, “Scandal” Sapp, a seven-time Pro record. When murder and secrets. ranked in at number four for agreed. Bowl defensive lineman who you really mea- Sapp “Black audiences aren’t used She continued to write, ”And, most talked about shows via had 96.5 sacks in his 13-year sure it up, he to seeing such a fierce, take- good God, dramatically, hope- social media. And although, career with the Buccaneers comes up short, except you all this past week, saying that the charge character who looks like lessly doomed love, tangled in the show brings in nine million and Raiders, made headlines are giving it to him.” “tiger does not pay attention to them on television,” Thompson a web of politics and power and viewers and is popular across Feb. 4 when he questioned Strahan fired back at Sapp the opinion of the sheep.” said. ”Olivia Pope is the ideal race so gripping that a nation of demographics, it didn’t for so many black women, a self-professed gladiators watch crack the Nielson’s top successful career woman who raptly as the spectacle plays 10 TV lists. SNL celebrates Black History Month with ‘28 Reasons to Hug a Black Guy’ eurweb.com Man, “Saturday Night Live” is really getting in touch with its “black- ness.” As the world knows, February is Black History Month and the show took time to celebrate with a skit featuring its three black castmembers. The scene was a high school presentation. SNL cast members Pharoah, Thompson and Zamata It’s a mostly white classroom, but Jay Pharo- got things poppin’ with sons to Hug a Black Guy.” ah, Kenan Thompson, and their black history review Oh yeah, it’s a pretty Sasheer Zamata quickly revue, entitled “28 Rea- smooth ditty, too. PSA 20 • the mississippi link February 6 - 12, 2014 www.mississippilink.com

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