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Vol. 22, No. 33 June 9 - 15, 2016 50¢ City, partners employing The Greatest area youth By Shanderia K. Posey Editor of All Time The city of Jackson along with private sector partners 1942 - 2016 are putting more than 700 area youth ages 16-24 to work as the Summer Youth Employment Program officially kicked off last week. Mayor Tony T. Yarber and the Department of Human Cultural Services’ Family and Youth Division made the announcement June 2. The city is employing 300 youth, while about 30 private sector partners/businesses are employing another 425. “The Summer Youth Employment Program is alive and well,” Yarber said. Reports from earlier in the year indi- cated the program might get eliminated due to budget is- “A man who views sues, but employing youth remained a priority for the city the mayor said. He also acknowledged the beneficial role the world the same of businesses. “The private sector was definitely able to come through and be a major savior for this program.” To at 50 as he did at employ more youth, the city would like for an additional 20 has wasted 30 30 private sector businesses to get involved. The program is a component of the city’s I Need You To years of his life.” Youth – Muhammad Ali Continued on page 3 Clinton, Trump trying to unify respective parties

By Kathleen Hennessy and Lisa Lerer PHOTO COURTESY LIBRARY OF CONGRESS/CREATIVE COMMONS The Associated Press NEW YORK – Energized by a final batch of primary vic- tories, Hillary Clinton is setting out on the difficult task of uniting her fractured Democratic Party for the five-month presidential battle with Republican Donald Trump. Fellow Ali was confident symbol of Black pride Democrats urged Bernie Sanders to end his all-but-hopeless challenge to her, but still tried to give him space to make that By Jesse J. Holland ship. difficult decision. Associated Press “He became the incarnation of Muslim service set for Thursday “Let him make that decision. Give him time,” Vice Presi- WASHINGTON – For Mu- black defiance, black protest and Muslim prayers over the body of Muhammad Ali will be witnessed worldwide dent Joe Biden said Wednesday when asked if it was time for hammad Ali, the idea of being a black excellence at the same time,” Thursday, offering a window into a religion many outsiders know little about, Sanders to halt his effort. humble athlete – someone pre- said Rev. Al Sharpton, a longtime but have come to scorn. About 14,000 people are expected for the service Sanders vowed to continue to his campaign to the last con- packaged and palatable for white friend of Ali’s. Thursday in Louisville, Ky., which will be broadcast on TV and streamed test in the District of Columbia next Tuesday. But about half America – was never an option. Ali, who died Friday at 74, gave live online. Organizers say the service, or Jenazah prayer, is open to all, his campaign staff is being laid off, two people familiar with Instead, he demanded respect voice to many blacks frustrated but meant especially as a chance for Muslims to say goodbye to a man the plans said Wednesday. They spoke on condition of ano- not only as a boxer but as a brash, with a white society that asked considered a hero of the faith. U.S. Muslims hope the service for the Kentucky native will help underscore that Islam, so much under attack in nymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly unbought and unbossed black man them to fight communism in Viet- recent months, is fully part of American life. In addition to the traditional about the layoffs. nam but openly practiced segrega- and endeared himself to African funeral prayers Thursday, an interfaith memorial service is planned for Clinton cruised to easy victories in four of the six state Americans as a symbol of Black tion and discrimination at home. Friday, which will include representatives of several religions, including Jews contests Tuesday. With each win she further solidified Sen. pride. He radiated courage and and Christians. – The Associated Press confidence, skill and showman- Ali Campaign Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 Events across state Inside, outside of ring, Champ made difference By Stacy M. Brown commemorate The Washington Informer, NNPA Member Muhammad Ali’s historic win against George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974 March Against Fear was perhaps the greatest of all of his ring victories. Ali dropped Foreman in the eighth The Mississippi Link Newswire round of that heavyweight bout known as On June 5, 1966, civil rights activist James Meredith “The Rumble in the Jungle.” Foreman was began a 220-mile walk against fear from Memphis, among the first to pay homage to the fallen Tenn., to Jackson. This self-proclaimed walk was in- champion when news of his death spread late tended to challenge the culture of fear and to encourage Friday evening on June 3. He was 74. more than 400,000 African Americans in Mississippi to “It’s been said it was ‘rope a dope,’ Ali beat register to vote. me with,” Foreman tweeted. “No his beauty One day after Meredith began his walk, he was shot beat me. The most beauty I’ve known; loved during the walk. Following the shooting, civil rights him.” leaders continued on Meredith’s path calling their ef- Early Saturday morning, Mike Tyson tweet- forts the March Against Fear. ed, “God came for his champion. So long great From June 6-26 this year, various cities in Mississippi one. @MuhammadAli#TheGreatest#RIP.” will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, Against Fear and its role in the Civil Rights Movement the world-renowned champion died at a Phoe- and the memorable call for Black Power through a series nix, Arizona-area hospital. The iconic sports of conversations, intergenerational dialogue and con- figure was fighting respiratory issues that were cluding with a “Walk for Good and Right.” The purpose complicated by the Parkinson’s that he was di- of these commemorations is to recognize the bravery Malcolm X photographs Muhammad Ali after his victory over Sonny Liston in 1964. PHOTO COURTESY March BOB GOMEL/CREATIVE COMMONS) Champ Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3

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The Mississippi Link Newswire the community it serves. Alice Tisdale of The Jackson to tell its story. We are grateful Jackson Public School Dis- Beneta Burt, president of JPS’ Advocate, though not present, that you have allowed us to share trict held a Media Appreciation Board of Trustees, said she un- was recognized for a long histo- hundreds of positive stories, Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. June 2, to derstands the role of the media ry of highlighting positive stories recognitions, events and activi- recognized area media organi- and that JPS will be as transpar- regarding teachers and scholars ties taking place in the district. zations for supporting scholars, ent as possible in order to inform of JPS. This newspaper donated nearly teachers and administrative staff the community it serves. She ac- Tameka Garrett and Diamond 30,000 special edition publica- in the district. knowledged her understanding Williams of Outfront received tions to students and teachers Jackson Public School ad- that the role of journalists is to the Superintendent’s Bowtie during Black History Month. ministrative leaders from vari- make certain JPS is a good stew- Certificate for generously pro- They have also donated space ous departments were present ard of tax dollars. viding space to publicize posi- for special announcements such along with media representatives Prior to presenting media tive and important events of in- as online registration, editori- from television stations WJTV, awards, Thea Faulkner, director terest to JPS stakeholders. als by the superintendent, sum- WLBT/Fox 40, WAPT and of Partners in Education, high- Sierra Mannie of The Jackson mer reading, and much, much, newspaper representatives from lighted some of the summer pro- Free Press also received the Su- more.” The Mississippi Link, Outfront grams. She focused on the sum- perintendent’s Bowtie Certificate Hampton credits Mississippi and The Jackson Free Press. mer feeding program that’s in its The Mississippi Link Publisher Jackie Hampton (center) accepts the for spotlighting such events as Link editor Shanderia Posey and “JPS represents huge demo- 25th year of providing nutritious Superintendent’s Bowtie Plaque award from Cedrick Gray, JPS super- Teacher, Parent and Administra- Online editor Lonnie Ross for graphics of viewers and read- meals during the summer. The intendent and Beneta Burt, JPS School Board president, June 2. PHOTO tor of the Year, Academic Suc- doing an excellent job in keep- ers,” said Sherwin Johnson, program runs at various schools BY DIAMOND WILLIAMS cess for Third Grade Testing and ing up with what is going on in executive director of Public and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June other positive events that have Jackson Public Schools as well Media Relations at JPS. “We 5 - July 15. Also highlighted was and other events. tendent’s Bowtie Plaque for taken place in JPS. as education in general. use several media platforms to a summer reading parent orienta- Addie Ware of WAPT – Chan- spotlighting several positive The final award was given to Closing remarks were made by reach our stakeholders; however, tion set for 9:30-11:30 a.m. June nel 16 was also given the Super- stories on the station’s “What’s The Mississippi Link in recogni- Supt. Cedrick Gray. He thanked we need your support to deliver 11 at the Mississippi Children’s intendent’s Bowtie Certificate Working” segment to include tion of excellence in print jour- the media for keeping JPS hon- our message, and we rely on Museum, 2145 Museum Road. for extensive coverage on such such events as Murrah Debate nalism. Faulkner, in presenting est and transparent and for being media to get our message out.” Joy Redmond of WLBT/Fox events as the first day of school, Team Champions, 30-Plus Club the Superintendent’s Bowtie fair and balanced. He said in or- Johnson said communications 40 was awarded the Superin- athletic events, Teacher and Par- (students scoring over 30 on the Plaque to Jackie Hampton, Mis- der for us to thrive as a commu- play a great role in parent and tendent’s Bowtie Certificate for ent of the Year and the annual ACT), Creativity Kitchen and sissippi Link publisher said, “For nity we must work together. As school involvement and the me- covering such events as JPS Job wellness walk. for spotlighting a Callaway foot- the last several years, The Mis- the song goes, Gray said, “I need dia serves as a bridge to educate, Fair, MLK Oratorical Contest, Leslie Nash of WJTV – Chan- ball student who is a tap dancer sissippi Link has provided sever- you, you need me, we are all a inform and connect the district to Teacher and Parent of the Year nel 12 received the Superin- and a football player. al pages of weekly space to JPS part of a big family.” Southern Baptist leader blazed civil rights trail in state By Natalie Bell Gov. William Winter, who was ling and, at times, gripping biog- widow lent Renick. lar institutions: The Mississippi still remember Davis like part of Special to The Mississippi Link a friend of Davis’, will introduce raphy, parlaying the insights of a Davis worked for the Missis- Baptist Seminary, headquartered the family, where he worked with The 1960s interracial work of Renick. progressive white Mississippian, sippi Baptist Convention. He also in Jackson, and the Sophia Sut- blacks to obtain one of the first the late Rev. Dr. William Penn The remarkable story of Davis observing and experiencing the started a national Committee of ton Mission Assembly, a church federal grants in the country for a Davis is the subject of a biogra- is well known in those Missis- injustices of segregation. Concern in the 1960s, which aid- retreat center and youth camp, Head Start program, then consid- phy titled Smoke Over Missis- sippi corners where he left an in- The book was released in 2015 ed Southern black churches that located near Prentiss in Jefferson ered controversial. sippi: A Journey of Hope and delible mark. People with whom and is based on Renick’s early were burned or bombed in racial Davis County. Both are Baptist The Prentiss Head Start was es- Reconcilation written by Jackson he interacted in the 1960s would interviews and writing about Da- attacks. His job was cultivating institutions built through the joint tablished in 1965 on the grounds native Oren Renick, who will be now be in their 70s or older. vis’ interracial work, begun when relations and developing mis- work of black and white Baptists; of the Sophia Sutton Mission and the noonday History is Lunch Succeeding generations may Renick was a graduate student at sions outreach to black Baptists. each still exists, but have since still operates, though at a differ- speaker at the Mississippi Dep- not know of him. Now, his story Mississippi College. He regularly visited black Bap- become the domain of black Bap- ent location in Prentiss, under the tartment of Archives and History is easily accessible. The book is also drawn from tist churches to fellowship and tist organizations. name of Five County Child De- June 15. Renick has written a compel- Davis’ personal diary, which his facilitate support for two particu- In places like Prentiss, people velopment Center. www.mississippilink.com JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3 Champ Ali Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 agnosed with in the 1980s, the “Like everyone else on the wouldn’t go above a whisper.’” “At a time when blacks who And everybody who was black, yours. My religion, not yours. Associated Press reported. Ali planet, Michelle and I mourn Against overwhelming odds spoke up about injustice were whether they said it overtly or My goals, my own.” had been hospitalized several his passing,” Obama said in a and outside pressure, Ali se- labeled uppity and often arrested covertly, said ‘Amen.’” The boxer “made people ac- times in recent years. statement. The president said cured the release of all 15 under one pretext or another, Mu- The day after winning his cept him as a man, as an equal, Boxing great and former he keeps a pair of Ali’s gloves American hostages. hammad willingly sacrificed the first world heavyweight cham- and he was not afraid to represent world champion Sugar Ray on display in his White House “Muhammad Ali was not best years of his career to stand pionship, Ali announced he had himself in that way,” NFL great Leonard, said that he woke up study. “But, we’re grateful to only a champion in the boxing tall and fight for what he believed joined the Nation of Islam and Jim Brown said. Saturday morning with a tear God for how fortunate we are ring, but he was a champion of was right,” said retired NBA star had shed his “slave” name of President Barack Obama, the streaming down his cheek. His to have known him, if just for a human and civil rights,” said Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who like Cassius Clay. He refused to be nation’s first black president, heart ached. In a statement, while; for how fortunate we all G. K. Butterfield, the chairman Ali converted to Islam. Abdul- drafted into the U.S. military to keeps a set of Ali’s gloves on dis- Ray said that he admired, idol- are that ‘The Greatest’ chose to of the Congressional Black Jabbar was among several prom- fight in Vietnam. He was con- play in the White House. ized and loved Muhammad Ali. grace our time.” Caucus. “During a difficult inent African-American athletes victed of draft evasion, banned “He stood with King and Man- “My true feelings have not As beautifully chronicled time in American history he in the late 1960s who supported from boxing and stripped of his dela, stood up when it was hard, totally surfaced yet, because no by journalist Maureen Calla- stood on principle to end rac- the boxer for his religious beliefs heavyweight title. spoke out when others wouldn’t,” one beats Muhammad Ali. So han in a 2015 New York Post ism and bigotry. In doing so, and as a conscientious objector to When asked about his stance Obama said. “His fight outside to continue his journey I will article, defying the American Ali showed the world how a the Vietnam War. on the North Vietnamese, Ali fa- the ring would cost him his title thank God for bringing this in- government, Ali traveled to true champion can stand with Unapologetically arrogant mously said: “They never called and his public standing. It would credible man into my life. RIP Iraq, where 15 Americans were courage, self-respect and dig- about his looks and his skills, Ali me nigger. They never lynched earn him enemies on the left and Champ,” said Ray. being held hostage by Saddam nity. taunted opponents by reciting me. They didn’t put no dogs on the right, make him reviled and In a press statement, Ali’s Hussein in the run-up to the Butterfield added: “Muham- playful poetry and frequently de- me. They didn’t rob me of my nearly sent him to jail. But Ali family said his funeral would Gulf War: “As with much in mad Ali made a considerable clared himself “pretty” and “the nationality, rape and kill my stood his ground. And his victory be held in his hometown of Ali’s life, his mission was mis- impact on the world and his greatest.” mother and father.” helped us get used to the America Louisville, Kentucky. In a construed and criticized. Presi- spirit and his work will live Many people had never heard He was eventually cleared we recognize today.” statement, Ali’s family also dent George H.W. Bush did not on for generations to come. a successful black man talk about by the U.S. Supreme Court and Lang said it would be wrong to thanked the public for the out- approve. ‘I basically believe On behalf of the Congressio- himself so boldly in front of won back his boxing title. With assume that Ali was beloved dur- pouring of support. these people are playing into nal Black Caucus, we send whites. And it made a difference, that, Ali had defeated what many ing his time as a boxing champ. Louisville Mayor Greg the propaganda game that Iraq our deepest condolences to his Ali biographer Thomas Hauser blacks saw as a racist system – He stepped outside of the main- Fischer ordered flags to be is holding here,’ said Joseph family, and we mourn the loss said. regardless of whether Ali was stream of the civil rights move- lowered to half-staff in Ali’s Wilson, then the top American of a true American hero.” “Every time that Muhammad right or wrong in his particular ment with some of his rhetoric, honor. diplomat in Baghdad. ‘These The National Newspa- Ali looked in the mirror and said stance. outside of the religious commu- “The values of hard work, people traveling to Iraq are per Publishers Association ‘I’m so pretty,” what he was re- It would have been easier and nity with his conversion to the conviction and compassion making a serious mistake.’” (NNPA) also released a state- ally saying – before it became more lucrative for Ali to keep Nation of Islam and outside of that Muhammad Ali developed The New York Times also ment mourning Ali. fashionable – is ‘black is beau- quiet and go along with what the black military community while growing up in Louisville took jabs at the champ over his “We extend to the Ali fam- tiful,” Hauser said. “I can’t tell many in white society wanted with his refusal to go to Vietnam. helped him become a global efforts to free the hostages. ily our heartfelt condolences. you how many people ... have from him, said his longtime “In some ways, Ali became a icon,” Fischer said in state- Philip Shenon wrote in The Representing the Black Press come up to me and said, ‘Before friend and sports commentator loveable figure after his heyday, ment released on Twitter. “As a New York Times: “Surely the in America and throughout Muhammad Ali, I thought it was Howard Cosell. They wanted “a after his career,” Lang said. “I boxer, he became ‘The Great- strangest hostage-release cam- the world, the NNPA affirms better to be white than black. I white man’s black man,” Cosell think people love to love him est,’ though his most lasting paign of recent days has been Muhammad Ali’s outstanding was ashamed of my color, and once said. now.” victories happened outside the the ‘good-will tour’ of Mu- world-class achievement, lead- Ali made me proud. Ali made The United States has a long But even back then, people ring. Muhammad leveraged his hammad Ali, the former heavy- ership and courage in boxing, me just as happy to be black as history of expecting deference who might not necessarily agree fame as a platform to promote weight boxing champion…has human rights and philanthro- somebody else being white.’” from black athletes, said Clar- with the rhetoric of militant black peace, justice and humanitar- attended meeting after meeting py,” said NNPA President Dr. Ali’s blackness infused every- ence Lang, chairman of the Afri- activists such as H. Rap Brown, ian efforts around the world, in Baghdad despite his frequent Benjamin Chavis. thing he did and everything he can and African-American Stud- Stokely Carmichael or Malcolm while always keeping strong inability to speak clearly.” Chavis continued: “Ali per- was. ies Department at the University X, “could nevertheless respect ties to his hometown.” At that point, Ali was 48 sonified power and genius in “If you wanted to make it of Kansas. Ali’s talent,” Lang said. Fischer continued: “To- years old and had been suffer- the ongoing cause and struggle in this country, you had to be “The expectation is that you Ali, Sharpton said, “ (Ali) went day, Muhammad Ali’s fellow ing from Parkinson’s disease for freedom, justice, equality quiet, carry yourself in a certain will keep your head down, that from one of the most despised Louisvillians join the billions for six years. One week into and empowerment. We now re- way and not say anything about you don’t make white people un- figures in the world to one of the whose lives he touched world- his rescue mission in Iraq, dedicate to keep his audacious what was going on, even though comfortable by being excellent most popular men in the world wide in mourning his passing, Ali ran out of his Parkinson’s voice and powerful legacy there was a knife sticking in your and being mindful and outspoken because people respected that he celebrating his legacy, and medication, the New York Post alive in all that we say, print, chest,” recalled the late black about the fact that you are excel- authentically believed and sacri- committing to continue his reported. report and distribute. Long live journalist Gil Noble in an essay lent,” Lang said. ficed for what he believed in. fight to spread love and hope. According to the New York the spirit of Muhammad Ali.” written by Hauser. Ali didn’t do deference. “If there was a Mount Rush- Thank you, Muhammad, for all Post: “’He could barely get out The Washington Informer is “Ali changed all of that. He “I am America,” he boasted. more erected for influential black you’ve given your city, your of bed,’ Vernon Nored, [who a member publication of the just laid it out and talked about “I am the part you won’t recog- figures in America, he would not country and the world.” was Ali’s liaison from the U.S. National Newspaper Publish- racism and slavery and all of nize. But get used to me – black, be on the mountain, he would be President Barack Obama and Embassy], told ‘30 for 30.’ ers Association. Learn more that stuff. He put it on the table. confident, cocky. My name, not the mountain.” First Lady Michelle Obama ‘He couldn’t stand up. And he about becoming a member at also paid tribute to Ali. couldn’t talk, because his voice www.nnpa.org. March Continued from page 1 Youth and accomplishments of those donation. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Events in- Continued from page 1 men and women who were part • June 21 – Indianola** clude book fair, poetry slam, of the journey in spite of jeop- The Southern Freedom author’s roundtable, intergen- ardizing their lives and jobs. Movement and the March erational dialogue, group pic- Schedule of events include: Against Fear at St. Benedict ture of all 1966 marchers, voter • June 15 – Grenada** The Moor, 403 Church St. from registration drive, conversa- 1966 Grenada Freedom 6-8 p.m. Special guests include: tion with 1966 marchers and Movement at Stage Mill Park Akinyele Omowale Umoja, concert. All 1966 marchers are from 3 p.m. until. Special professor and chair of the De- asked to attend to be honored. guests include: Aram Goud- partment of African-American • June 26 – Jackon** souizian, professor and chair Studies, Georgia State Univer- The Walk for Good and in the Department of History at sity; Charles McLaurin, vet- Right, Mississippi State Capi- the University of Memphis eran of the Mississippi Civil tol from 4-6 p.m. beginning • June 15 – Jackson Rights Movement; Betty W. at the Smith Robertson Mu- The Evolution of the March Fowler, former mayor of the seum and Cultural Center, 528 Against Fear and the Black towns of Moorehead and Sun- Bloom St. from 2-4 p.m. Spe- Power Freedom Struggle at the flower; Sen. Willie Simmons. cial guest speaker: James Mer- Fannie Lou Hamer Institute @ • June 23 – Canton** edith. Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber and city officials stand with some of the youth working in the city’s Summer COFO, 1017 John R. Lynch St. The Commemoration of the **These dates are exactly 50 Youth Employment Program. PHOTO BY SHANDERIA K. POSEY from 6-8 p.m. Guest speaker: March Against Fear and Mis- years to the date that events Mukasa Dada aka Willie Ricks. sissippi Freedom Trail Marker took place in the respective cit- Make It – a youth initiative en- kids come to us, we try to get man Cultural Services building • June 16 – Greenwood** unveiling on the Historic Can- ies. suring that youth are employ- them close to their interests,” filing paperwork and assisting The 50th Commemoration ton Square from 9 a.m. to 8 The coordinating partners in- able in the city. Riley said. The strategy better with other tasks. This is his of the Call for Black Power p.m., followed by visits to the clude Jackson State University, “This is more than just a job ensures youth don’t get bored first job ever, and he wants to at Greenwood City Park from Canton Freedom House, 838 The Fannie Lou Hamer Insti- program,” said Greg Riley, on the job and are more pro- finish the program with a better 9 a.m. to noon. Special guests George Washington Ave., Can- tute @ COFO, The Institute for manager of the Family and ductive. mindset on working. include: Charles Evers, civil ton Multicultural Museum, 141 Social Justice and Race Rela- Youth Division. “We do char- Charity Bruce, 20, is work- “I think it’s (the program) rights veteran; Alvin Cham- N. Union St., Mt. Zion M. B. tions, The Smith Robertson acter development for young ing in the city’s Communi- important because it keeps bliss, civil rights attorney; Wil- Church, 305 North West St. Museum and Cultural Center, people during the summer cations Department learning us out of trouble and off the lie Ricks, civil rights veteran; Special guests include: James Tougaloo College, The Vet- months. We do financial liter- about journalism, writing and streets and out of crime. It’s Representatives from the Vot- Meredith, Rep. Edward Black- erans of the Mississippi Civil acy with them.” public relations. She is an Eng- very well needed in the city of ers League and The Leflore mon, Flonzie Brown Wright, Rights Movement, Inc., The Youth are working a wide- lish major at Tougaloo College. Jackson,” Brown said. Without County Chapter of the NAACP Former Mayors Dr. William Canton Freedom House, Inc. range of jobs, including within “It’s intense but it’s really the program, Brown said he’d and other local and national Truly and Alice Scott, C.O. and The James Meredith In- city of Jackson departments. helping,” said Bruce. She ex- probably be at home doing participants. Chinn Jr., Former Rep. Arthur stitute for Citizenship and Re- Some will work in the mayor’s pressed her gratefulness for the nothing. • June 18 – Kosciusko Tate Jr., Leslie Burl McLemore sponsible Action. office doing statistical analy- program, which she described Slots are still available for The March Against Fear and Hollis Watkins. For a complete schedule of sis of the data program. Riley as giving youth something pos- youth to get involved. The Attala County NAACP Fifth • June 25 – Tougaloo** events including invited guests noted that job opportunities run itive to do for the summer. Jackson Police Department and Annual Banquet at the Oprah The March Against Fear and and contact information for the gamut of industries includ- Peyton Brown, 16, a junior the Jackson Fire Department Winfrey Boys and Girls Club Tougaloo College: A Safe Ha- each venue, visit: www.jsums. ing fast-food, construction, at Terry High School, is work- have openings for their respec- at 6:30 p.m., Special guest ven at Tougaloo College, 500 edu/HamerInstitute/BlackPow- engineering and more. “When ing at the Department of Hu- tive mentoring programs. speaker: James Meredith. $15 West County Line Road from er2016.

Campaign Continued from page 1 Sanders’ defeat and dashed his tice and equality can win,” she Dakota, but Clinton won substan- sure from top Democrats hoping co, South Dakota and Montana, never, ever let you down – too already slim chances of using the said. “This campaign is about tially in California. to coax him gently out of the race, Trump was in damage control much work, too many people, last night of state contests to save making sure there are no ceilings, Clinton’s victory in Califor- win over his voters and turn to the mode over his ethnicity-based blood, sweat and tears,” Trump his flagging bid. no limits on any of us. This is our nia assured her a majority of task of challenging Trump, the attacks on a Hispanic judge that said, reading from a teleprompter The victories allowed Clin- moment to come together.” pledged delegates – those chosen presumptive GOP nominee. had party leaders in fits. After one at a rally at one of his golf cours- ton to celebrate her long-sought Clinton had already secured the in primaries and caucuses. That’s Sanders planned to meet sepa- senator rescinded his endorse- es in suburban New York City. “I “milestone” – the first woman delegates needed for the nomina- notable because Sanders has ar- rately Thursday with President ment and House Speaker Paul will make you proud of your par- poised to lead a major political tion before Tuesday’s contests, gued that his White House bid re- Barack Obama and Senate Mi- Ryan called the comments “rac- ty and our movement, and that’s party’s presidential ticket. Stand- according to an Associated Press mained viable as long as he stood nority Leader Harry Reid. ist,” Trump sought to calm wor- what it is, is a movement.” ing before a flag-waving crowd tally. Still, Sanders had hoped a chance of winning a majority of As the Democratic race was ries with a rare, scripted victory Despite Ryan’s concerns about in Brooklyn, the former secretary to use a victory in California to those delegates. He would have wrapping up, Republicans were speech for his new batch of pri- Trump’s remarks, the speaker re- of state soaked up the cheers and persuade party insiders to switch needed a landslide Tuesday to unraveling anew. Despite handily mary wins. affirmed his support in a closed- beamed. their allegiances. Sanders picked reach that goal. winning GOP contests in Cali- “I understand the responsibility door meeting with fellow GOP “Barriers can come down. Jus- up wins in Montana and North Sanders is under intense pres- fornia, New Jersey, New Mexi- of carrying the mantle and I will lawmakers Wednesday. 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 www.mississippilink.com City of Jackson welcomes M’Bour delegation PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON

The city of Jackson Sister City Signing Cer- emony was held June 1. Mayor Tony Yarber and city officials hosted a delegation from M’Bour, Senegal, West Africa. The delegation included Mayor El Hadji Falou Sylla and senior counselor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fode’ Seck. The signing ceremony was originally scheduled for May 31, but was postponed because of travel delays. LOCAL

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The Mississippi Link Newswire The Jackson Public Schools Morrison Adult Education Cen- ter honored 17 GED graduates during a commencement cer- emony and reception held May 25, at Murrah High School. Speakers included Isaac Nor- wood, director of the Adult Edu- cation Center and Calvin Lock- ett, executive director of Special Projects. Joining other platform guests in presenting certificates to graduates were JPS Deputy Superintendent Wilbur Waters and Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason. Adult education program completers celebrated their accomplishment during a graduation ceremony held May 25 at Murrah High School. Lockett told graduates that by obtaining their GED certificates velop the skills required to pass social studies, science and math- graduate Willie Herring, who Jermon Davis, J’Monya A. Har- have earned their GED cer- they have laid the foundation for the General Education Develop- ematics. plans to go on to Kentucky State ris, Willie Herring, Devon Ke- tificates through the Morrison a positive future. ment Exam. Revitalized in 2014, the GED University. onta Johnson, Tareka Lechelle Adult Education Center in the “Step out, keep the faith,” said The free Adult Basic Educa- program ensures graduates are Participating in the 2016 Adult Jones, Demonta Lomax, Mary 2015-2016 school year. Lockett. “Faith doesn’t make tion classes offered at the Morri- well-prepared for college and Education graduation ceremony Ann May, James Earl Hunter For more information about it easy, but faith makes it pos- son center help students prepare career advancement. were Larry C. Andrews, Dan- Phillips, DeMarcus J. Swan, the adult education and GED sible.” for the exam. Subjects taught “This has been 20 years in the iel Alberto Mendoza Bonilla, Charley Taylor, Jasmine L. Tay- programs, call the Morrison The Morrison Adult Education as part of this program include making, and I was discouraged Shammar Lajuanya Boyd, Tracy lor and Monte Wallace. Adult Education Center at (601) GED program helps students de- language arts, writing, reading, by the math, but I made it,” said Carr, Jamal Collins, Gregory More than 70 other students 987-3695. Reeves, Jordan meet with Rhodes Scholar, Wheeler

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Sen. David Jordan met with recent Millsaps graduate Ericka Wheeler, the first African-American woman in Mississippi to be named a Rhodes Scholar and the sixth Millsaps student to receive the prestigious honor. Wheeler earned degrees in English and history from Millsaps and will begin studies this fall at Oxford University in England. She plans to attend Mayo Medical School upon her return to the United States. The Rhodes Scholarship provides an all-expense-paid opportunity to study for two or three years at Oxford, one of the world’s oldest universities. Rhodes Scholars are selected “not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements, but for their character, commitment to others and to the common good, and for their potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead.” Also pictured are Maye D. Martin, grandmother of Ericka Wheeler, who taught in the Cleveland public school system for 42 years and is still involved with public education, and her mother, Dr. Valencia P. Wheeler, a physician who practices family medicine in Greenwood. Dr. Wheeler is also a Millsaps graduate. COMMUNITY

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Mississippi Main Street plans annual awards event Black engineers announce Mississippi Link Newswire be made by MMSA staff and experience for kids in Jackson The Mississippi Main Street 2016 Board President Suzanne Association will celebrate the Smith of Tupelo. achievements of Mississippi The annual awards luncheon Main Street communities and honors Main Street directors, Nissan supporting SEEK program member towns at its Annual board members and other vol- Awards Meeting and Luncheon unteer leaders and recognizes Mississippi Link Newswire on June 16 at the Old Capitol Inn the best downtown development as a potential pathway to aca- more than 2,500 mentors have investing in the workforce of in downtown Jackson. projects from 52 Main Street The National Society of demic and professional suc- participated in SEEK since its tomorrow to develop the next The luncheon will begin at communities in Mississippi. Black Engineers has an- cess. The program is pivotal in launch in Washington, D.C., generation of diverse engi- 11:30 a.m. followed by the annu- Preceding the Annual Awards nounced the date for its 2016 our strategy to help graduate nine years ago. The engineer- neers.” al meeting and awards ceremony. Luncheon, an economic vital- Summer Engineering Experi- 10,000 black undergraduate ing design activities for the “This year, because of the During the luncheon, a pre- ity training will be held on June ence for Kids in Jackson. engineers annually by 2025.” children and teens are pro- generosity of our sponsors, sentation of awards will be made 15-16 in Belhaven. The training SEEK, founded in 2007, is SEEK participants engage in vided by SAE International more than 3,500 students will in the categories of design, eco- is geared to Main Street directors the nation’s largest summer team-based, competitive engi- – NSBE’s curriculum partner participate in SEEK programs nomic vitality, organization and and members but it also open to engineering program geared neering design activities and in SEEK since 2007 – and by nationwide,” said NSBE Ex- promotion, as well as special in- anyone interested in downtown toward African-American pre- learn science, technology, en- other organizations. ecutive Director Karl W. Reid, dividual awards. revitalization. college students. The SEEK gineering and math concepts, SEEK has benefited from a Ed.D. “Many of these young “This is the Mississippi Main Since 1993, Mississippi Main camps will be held at Black- under the guidance of “SEEK broad base of sponsors over people would not otherwise Street Association team’s favor- Street Association has generated burn Middle School from June mentors,” NSBE collegiate the years, including some of have an opportunity to learn ite event each year,” said Stacy nearly $4.9 billion in private and 6-24. SEEK’s free day pro- members from across the U.S. the most well-known names in about STEM during the sum- Pair, MMSA state coordinator. public investment (including grams will take place in June, The ultimate goal of the American industry. mer. By supporting SEEK, our “It gives us an opportunity to nearly $1.2 billion in public in- July and August this year, at program is to increase the “Nissan is committed to sup- sponsors, as well as our SEEK meet and celebrate the direc- vestment). 14 sites in 12 cities across the number of college engineer- porting educational programs parents, mentors and volun- tors and investors throughout In 2015, Mississippi Main U.S. ing students and engineering such as the ones offered by the teers, are increasing the pro- the state that are doing the hard Street cities generated 178 net “The SEEK program contin- professionals among African SEEK program because they ficiency of African Americans work of making our downtown new businesses, 49 business ex- ues to serve a critical need in Americans, a community that help young people reach their in STEM and increasing the districts more competitive and pansions to existing businesses, communities across the coun- is greatly underrepresented in full potential,” said Rebecca competitiveness of the U.S. family friendly. We are so excited 1,695 net new jobs, 61 facade try” said NSBE National Chair this field. Vest, Nissan’s vice president workforce of the future.” to be able to honor our economic rehabilitations and 225 down- Matthew Nelson. “SEEK is the More than 15,000 students of Corporate Development and More information about development and preservation town residential units. More than premier platform to provide in grades three through 12, Social Responsibility. “Nissan SEEK is available at www. heroes.” 47,377 volunteer hours were re- early exposure to engineering more than 20,000 parents and understands the importance of nsbe.org/seek. The awards presentation will corded. College is set for 6:30 p.m. June 16, at Cain- views, learn effective networking, learn how NEWS BRIEFS Cochran Hall on the Raymond Campus. to stop repeating yourself, develop speeches Walker visits Sen. Norwood Admission is free but donations are ac- and presentations, and learn how to think North park Mall cepted. quickly on your feet without stuttering or fum- certified ‘StormReady’ The concert features Once Voice from bling over your words. Vicksburg, Potters Clay Quartet from Houston, For more information email toastmas- by National Weather Born Again Quartet from Byram, pianist Janet [email protected] or angelabutler01@ Service Neal from Vicksburg, comedienne Naomi Bar- gmail.com or call (601) 826-0451 or (601) nette from Raymond and master of ceremo- 364-1293. nies Jack Hollingsworth of Utica. Northpark Mall is honored to announce it The annual benefit concert began in 2004 to has been dubbed “StormReady” by the Na- help raise funds for Mike Hollingsworth, Jack tional Weather Service. As summer quickly Roll-Off Dumpster Day Hollingsworth’s son, a Warren County deputy approaches in Mississippi, safety in the event sheriff who was injured in the line of duty. offered to Jackson of severe weather is top-of-mind for citizens Family members saw such great success with and officials alike. residents June 25 the event that they decided to make it a tradi- The certification recognizes the mall for its tion. Currently, all proceeds from the benefit preparedness to handle all types of severe The city of Jackson is encouraging citizens go to the Hollingsworth Family Law Enforce- and potentially life-threatening weather situa- to participate in Roll-Off Dumpster Day. Resi- ment Scholarship, which ultimately helps a tions through communications infrastructures, dents can take tree limbs, other yard debris, deserving Hinds student attend college. The community outreach and hazardous weather and household items to one of the follow- scholarship made its first award to a Hinds training. The National Weather Service’s ing locations from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 25, Thia Jasmine Walker of Jackson, who is a part of the Mississippi student in 2009. StormReady program is a partnership with weather permitting. Certified Public Manager Program Level 6 of the Mississippi State The scholarship is dedicated to five Hol- emergency management that helps reduce - Smith Wills Stadium, 1200 block of Lake- Personnel Board that visited the Capitol May 18 for a training session, lingsworth men, all serving in some capacity risk and increases community resilience to land Drive, east of softball field visited with Sen. Sollie B. Norwood in the chamber. in the field of law enforcement. The student hazards. - Gravel lot just east of 2550 Medgar Evers receiving the scholarship must be majoring in “The safety and well-being of our shoppers has Blvd., old Pepsi building west of Jackson criminal justice. always been one of our top priorities and this Medical Mall certification signifies that we are now officially - Raines Park, 5260 Clinton Blvd. and Flag prepared for whatever Mother Nature may Toastmasters Chapel Road, located in parking lot send our way,” said Kasey Dickson, director planning two open - Tennis South Center, 1517 McDowell of Marketing and Business Development, Road, located in parking lot Northpark Mall. “We are grateful to the house meetings Residents may bring all household furni- National Weather Service and its StormReady ture, small appliances and accessories for Advisory Council for providing us with this District 43 Toastmasters will have Open disposal. However, tires, chemicals and gas proud distinction.” House Toastmasters Meetings from 5:30-6:30 tanks are not accepted in Roll off Dumpster p.m. June 9 and June 23 in the Strayer Univer- program. Participants are required to place sity Building, first floor conference Room, 460 debris inside dumpster provided at the loca- Annual gospel concert Briarwood Dr. in Jackson. tions. benefits Hinds CC law Individuals age 18 and older are invited, City business and residents living outside and there’s no cost to attend. the city limits of Jackson are not eligible to enforcement scholarship Toastmasters is designed to help individu- participate. Proof of residency may be re- als improve communication with family and quired. The annual Good Old Fashioned Country friends, resolve conflicts effectively, make bet- For more information about Roll-Off Dump- Gospel Concert for the benefit of the Robert ter grades in school, learn to give and receive ster Day and other Solid Waste programs, call Wallace Hollingsworth Family Scholarship constructive feedback/evaluations, develop (601) 960-0000 or visit the website at http:// for Law Enforcement at Hinds Community speaking and leadership skills, ace job inter- www.jacksonms.gov/.

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www.mississippilink.com JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 UnitedHealthcare Hospital honors Nichols for 25 years of service launches June dates for Mississippi State Hospital re- cently honored employees with May anniversary dates for their years of service. Farm to Fork Program Jennifer Nichols of Canton was recognized for providing 25 years of service to the hospital. Nichols is a coordinator of Unit Project features free locally grown produce for Operations for Jaquith Nursing Home. UnitedHealthcare Community Plan members Service Awards are given to employees in the month of their date of hire, beginning with one The Mississippi Link Newswire Fork Program was developed to ment St. in Brandon year and followed by every fifth UnitedHealthcare Commu- address this issue and provide a - June 16, from 1 - 3 p.m. at anniversary year. nity Plan of Mississippi and Al- good start for healthier eating Southaven (Brown Missionary Employees receive a certifi- corn State University Extension among people who are at risk of Baptist Church – Annex) 742 cate of appreciation and a ser- Program are partnering again to obesity, heart disease and certain Stateline Road in Southaven vice award pin. distribute farm-fresh produce cancers. The alliance between - June 22, from 10 a.m. to noon The program is sponsored by Friends of Mississippi State to community residents in food Alcorn State University and at Canton (GA Carmichael), Hospital Inc. deserts throughout the state. UnitedHealthcare brings pre- 1668 W Peace St. in Canton Each summer, UnitedHealth- ventive health to the forefront - June 21, from 1-3 p.m. at care Community Plan and Al- and gives members the option Gulfport (Good Deeds Commu- corn State University Extension of eating healthy by offering the nity Center) 15101 Madison St. Program provide free bags of produce at no cost. Produce is in Gulfport farm-fresh produce to Commu- available on a first-come, first- - June 23, from 1- 3 p.m. at nity Plan members enrolled in served basis. Indianola (Gentry High School), the CHIP and MississippiCAN Upcoming dates are as fol- 801 B.B. King Road in Indi- programs. lows: anola Mississippi ranked 49th in the - June 9, from 1:30 - 3:30 - June 28, from 1-3 p.m. at First stand-alone state medical-needs nation for overall health, and p.m. at the Hattiesburg (The Central (Jackson Medical Mall) more than 35 percent of Mis- Train Depot), 308 Newman St. 350 W Woodrow Wilson Ave. in sissippi adults are considered in Hattiesburg Jackson shelter in U.S. opens in Wiggins obese, according to the 2015 - June 14, from 1-3 p.m. at the To learn more about the Com- America’s Health Rankings re- Tupelo (The Link Centre), 1800 munity Plan of Mississippi and The Mississippi Link Newswire and is designed to withstand with medical needs exceed- port. W Main St. in Tupelo how to enroll in the CHIP and On the first day of the 2016 winds up to 200 miles per hour. ing what could be offered in a Healthy and nutritious food - June 15, from 10 a.m. to MississippiCAN programs, visit hurricane season June 1, the It also contains a negative-pres- general population shelter and can be difficult to access in some noon at Brandon (Family Health www.uhccommunityplan.com/ Mississippi State Department of sure infectious disease isola- is self-sustaining for 36 hours geographical areas. The Farm to Care Clinic) 1551 W Govern- ms. Health officially opened the first tion room – the first of its kind with a backup power source stand-alone state medical-needs in any medical needs shelter in and sewer and water connec- shelter in the country. The $7.7 the nation. tions. million facility is located on “This facility is truly the “The generous officials in Coy Avenue in Wiggins. first of its kind in the nation,” Stone County provided the HUD, VA team to find homes for Construction began on the said MSDH Director of Health property, which is close to the shelter in 2014. Following a Protection Jim Craig. “The lay- airport and to the general popu- ribbon-cutting ceremony, local, out makes the facility versatile lation shelter used during an 36 homeless veterans in state state and legislative officials in the type of care that can be emergency,” said Craig. toured the state-of-the-art facil- provided and contains impres- Funding for the facility The Mississippi Link Newswire not only our honor but also our In the HUD-VASH program, ity. sive telehealth capabilities for was provided through Federal To help end veteran home- responsibility,” said Secretary VA Medical Centers assess vet- The shelter is designed to communications with the Uni- Hazard Mitigation Grant Pro- lessness, the U.S. Department Julián Castro. “Joining the more erans experiencing homeless- house Mississippians with versity of Mississippi Medical gram funds and made pos- of Housing and Urban Develop- than 111,000 formerly homeless ness before referring them to medical support needs during Center in Jackson.” sible through partnerships with ment and the U.S. Department veterans who have already found local housing agencies for these an emergency or disaster. It is The 23,416 square-foot fa- FEMA, MEMA and other state of Veterans Affairs is awarding homes through this successful vouchers. Decisions are based on built to FEMA 361 standards cility will offer shelter to those and local partners. $215,760 to help 36 homeless program, thousands more brave a variety of factors, most impor- veterans in Mississippi find a per- veterans will be able to start a tantly the duration of homeless- manent place to call home. new chapter in their lives. It’s a ness and the need for longer term, The rental assistance an- privilege to partner with commu- more intensive support in obtain- Hattiesburg Clinic investigates novel nounced June 2, is provided nities dedicated to ensuring that ing and maintaining permanent through the HUD-Veterans Af- no veteran has to call the streets housing. The HUD-VASH pro- fairs Supportive Housing (HUD- their home.” gram includes both the rental as- approach to treat high blood pressure VASH) Program, which com- “We are making significant sistance the voucher provides and bines rental assistance from HUD progress reducing homeless- the comprehensive case manage- The Mississippi Link Newswire radiofrequency (RF) generator. “We are proud to have been with case management and clini- ness among Veterans and these ment that VAMC staff offers. Hypertension Center and Renal denervation is a mini- selected to participate in these cal services provided by VA. vouchers serve as a door opening Veterans participating in the Heart & Vascular, both depart- mally invasive, catheter-based groundbreaking trials as there HUD-VASH works in reduc- opportunity to them for a better HUD-VASH program rent pri- ments at Hattiesburg Clinic, procedure that may potential- is a true unmet need here for ing veteran homelessness be- life,” said HUD SE Regional Ad- vately owned housing and gener- are now enrolling patients to ly decrease the sensitivity of patients living in the Pine cause it provides funding for both ministrator Ed Jennings Jr. “Our ally contribute no more than 30 participate in a study inves- nerves that line the walls of the Belt,” said Dr. Bryan Batson, the housing and supportive ser- veterans deserve our best as they percent of their income toward tigating a medical device to arteries leading to the kidneys. chief medical information of- vices that are essential for ending gave their best for us and we will rent. VA offers eligible homeless help lower blood pressure in These nerves are part of the ficer and hypertension special- homelessness for tens of thou- continue to fight on their behalf veterans clinical and supportive patients with uncontrolled hy- sympathetic nervous system, ist at Hattiesburg Clinic. “We sands of veterans nationwide. so that they will eventually have services through its medical cen- pertension, a chronic condition which is one of the ways the look forward to helping iden- “Supporting the brave men and a place that they may finally call ters across the U.S., Guam, Puer- defined as an average systolic body controls blood pressure. tify which patients might be women who served our nation is home.” to Rico and the Virgin Islands. blood pressure at or above 140 In people with hypertension, the most appropriate for this mmHg. If left untreated, it can the renal nerves are hyperac- investigational treatment.” significantly increase the risk tive, raising blood pressure and Together these trials are part of heart attack, stroke, heart contributing to heart, kidney of Medtronic’s SPYRAL HTN failure, kidney disease and and blood vessel damage. Global Clinical Trial Program, death. The two separate trials en- a unique, phased clinical study Hypertension Center and rolling at Hattiesburg Clinic strategy evaluating the true Heart & Vascular have part- are investigating the effect treatment effect of renal dener- nered to offer two new global of renal denervation on high vation for uncontrolled hyper- clinical trials investigating re- blood pressure in patients tension. nal denervation with the inves- who are and who are not tak- For more information, in- tigational Symplicity Spyral ing medications to lower their cluding eligibility require- catheter and Symplicity G3 blood pressure. ments, call (601) 268-5794.

MDE awarded $500,000 grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation for teacher, parent resources

The Mississippi Link Newswire opportunity for Mississippi KF’s support will provide an The Mississippi Depart- teachers to work together this opportunity for the MDE to ment of Education announced summer to develop lessons collaborate with teachers from last month that it received a and unit plans in mathematics around the state and to enlist $500,000 grant from the W.K. and English language arts that the expertise of teachers. Kellogg Foundation to support school districts may choose “We are thrilled that the teachers and parents in their to use in classrooms. The use foundation is supporting our efforts to help prepare students of instructional materials will efforts to ensure our teach- for college and the workforce. continue to be a local school ers receive the professional The grant, which will be ef- district decision. development and resources fective through March 2018, Carey Wright, state super- needed to help our students will support the development intendent of education, said succeed. We will also work of educational materials for the project is in response to with school districts on help- teachers and meetings for repeated requests from teach- ing parents better understand parents to learn more about ers and school leaders who the academic standards and the Mississippi College and wanted high-quality class- what they can do at home to Career Ready Standards. The room materials aligned to the help their children,” Wright grant also will provide an state’s learning goals. WK- said. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Jackson Public Callaway Schools celebrates the class of 2016

Zyra Thomas, Salutatorian Jordan Jefferson, Valedictorian

Mississippi Link Newswire Forrest Hill Jim Hill Jackson Public Schools cel- ebrated the class of 2016 with graduation ceremonies for all seven JPS high schools on May 23 and 24. For the first time, these farewell events were streamed live over the internet. Numbering more than 1,400, this year’s graduating seniors earned nearly $8.5 million in scholarships collec- tively. Thanks to contributions from the class of 2016, the dis- trict is celebrating a 2 percent increase in its graduation rate, an 8 percent jump in reading test scores and promising suc- cess on many other fronts. The legacy of the class of Danielle McLaurin, Salutatorian Veronica Williamson, Valedictorian Samantha Coleman, Salutatorian Gabriel Gardner, Valedictorian 2016 is marked by service to younger students aimed at promoting and supporting Lanier Murrah academic achievement. As a prime example, the Teen Trendsetters program pair secondary students as reading mentors with elementary stu- dents. Several of this year’s gradu- ating seniors – Kelvin Lovett of Callaway, Bartavian Stan- ton of Lanier, Zadarius Mack- lin of Provine, D’Mauria Cleveland of Forest Hill and Sparkle Duncan of Wingfield – were leaders and Excellence award winners in this initia- tive. Valedictorians and salutato- rians for 2016 are as follows: Callaway High School: Jor- dan Jefferson, valedictorian; Lauren Porter, Salutatorian Kourtlyn Jacobs, Valedictorian Taylor White, Salutatorian Douglas Campbell, Valedictorian and Zyra Thomas, salutatorian Forrest Hill High School: Veronica Williamson, valedic- Provine Wingfield torian; and Danielle McLau- rin, salutatorian Jim Hill High School: Ga- briel Gardner, valedictorian; and Samantha Coleman, salu- tatorian Lanier High School: Kourt- lyn Jacobs, valedictorian; and Lauren Porter, salutatorian Murrah High School: Doug- las Campbell, valedictorian; and Taylor White, salutatorian Provide High School: Tyra Robinson, valedictorian; and Jalyn Love, salutatorian Wingfield High School: Tyra Causey, valedictorian; and Shamonica Banks, salu- tatorian Jalyn Love, Salutatorian Tyra Robinson, Valedictorian Shamonica Banks, Salutatorian Tyra Causey, Valedictorian JPS announces 25th year of Summer Feeding Program Mississippi Link Newswire 1716 Isable St. For the 25th consecutive year, • Key Elementary School, 699 Jackson Public Schools’ Food West McDowell Road Service Department will operate • Lake Elementary School, a federally funded free Summer 472 Mount Vernon Ave. Feeding Program for youth ages • Lanier High School, 833 18 and younger from June 6 - West Maple St. July 15. • McWillie Elementary The program is part of the School, 4531 McWillie district’s effort to address the • Pecan Park Elementary hunger needs of thousands of School, 415 Claiborne Ave. students across the summer • Brinkley Middle School, months. The serving time will 3535 Albemarle Road be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mon- • Powell Middle School, 3655 day through Friday. Livingston Road The program is available at • Walton Elementary School, the following schools: 3200 Bailey Ave. • Blackburn Middle Labora- • Woodville Heights Elemen- tory School, 1311 West Pearl St. tary, 2930 McDowell Road • Callaway High School, 601 For more information, con- Beasley Road tact the JPS Food Service De- • Isable Elementary School, partment at (601) 960-8911. The Summer Feeding Program will operate at 12 schools within Jackson Public School District. PHOTO COURTESY OF JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 CCC Paramedic MVSU forms partnership with program accepting Holmes Community College applications The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Valley State Univer- Are you an emergency medical technician sity and Holmes Community Col- who’s ready to take your career to the next level? lege have established an educational If so, there’s still time to enroll into Coahoma partnership. Community College’s fast-paced Paramedic The partnership will allow MVSU program. to provide Holmes graduates access Paramedics “bring the emergency room to to a four-year degree on the Good- the patient” by providing advanced life support man campus. skills to stabilize the patients both on scene and According to Kenneth Done, as- en route to a hospital. CCC’s Paramedic pro- sistant vice president of Distance gram, the only program in the Mississippi Delta, and Online Education, this is an op- allows students to earn their associate’s degree in portunity to broaden MVSU’s brand as little as three semesters. and make the university more vis- The program is accepting applications through ible in the Holmes County area. June 13. “The partnership allows MVSU “This is a great opportunity for students to an opportunity to increase enroll- maximize their time and use their training in the ment, while meeting the needs of workforce as soon as possible,” said CCC EMT students who cannot come to the Director Rhett Nelson, who has more than 21 main campus,” he added. “It affords years of EMT/Paramedic experience before join- us the opportunity to appeal to more ing CCC in 2011. “In a rural underserved area, students where they are located.” becoming a paramedic comes with an significant The goal of the partnership is to pay increase for EMTs that’s commensurate with Pictured are (front row, from left) are Walter Roberts, HCC board of trustees vice-president and MVSU Foundation chair- the level of work they’re expected to perform.” also improve the coordination of man; William Bynum, MVSU president; and Jim Haffey, HCC president; (back row) Luke Jones, HCC director of career degree programs between the two Since 2013, CCC’s Paramedic program has technical education, Goodman Campus; Constance Bland, vice president of academic affairs, MVSU; Michelle Burney, provided a high-quality, affordable education to institutions in order to maximize HCC vice-president, Grenada Campus; Sharon Freeman, assistant vice president of Institutional Research, MVSU; Don movement of students from the EMT’s seeking to advance their career. Although Burnham, HCC vice-president, Ridgeland Campus; Kenneth Done, assistant vice president/distance and online educa- initiated in response to the needs of local ambu- community college to the univer- tion, MVSU; and Jenny Jones, HCC academic dean, Goodman Campus. sity. lance services, the program has since provided “Holmes offers the first two years study,” added Done. prerequisites to register for up to six “We are excited about this part- highly-trained paramedics to health services of the college academic program, The educational partnership will credit hours per semester at MVSU nership and look forward to growing throughout Mississippi and the surrounding ar- and MVSU provides the third and also allow faculty and staff members at a reduced rate of 50 percent tu- our ever expanding reach of the Val- eas. fourth years, along with graduate of Holmes who meet the necessary ition. ley,” said Done. Nelson said while the pay is one big incentive, so is personal satisfaction. “When someone hugs you or shakes your hand to thank you for saving their life, you know you’ve chosen the right field,” said Nelson. College of Education, Human Development To become and paramedic, interested candi- dates must first receive EMT certification. EMT classes are conveniently offered at CCC on Tuesday and Thursday nights and can be com- joining U.S. push for more quality educators pleted in one semester. From there, graduates must complete the na- The Mississippi Link Newswire W. Kent, director of development tional registry exam and can then go straight to A team from Jackson State Uni- of the Division of Institutional Ad- the workforce, or move on through the paramed- versity recently traveled to Wash- vancement; and LeMia Jenkins, di- ic program or both. ington, D.C., to enhance strategic rector of federal relations. For more information, contact Nelson at (662) partnerships for producing quality Dr. Roy Jones, executive director 621-4041, (662) 588-0727 or by e-mail at rnel- educators for the next era. of Call Me Mister, of Clemson Uni- [email protected]. JSU’s College of Education and versity attended. For more information about admission re- Human Development representa- Attendees from the U.S. Depart- quirements for CCC’s EMT or Paramedic pro- tives met with the White House ment of Education were Ruthanne grams, or to complete your application today, Initiatives on Historically Black Buck, senior adviser of the Office visit www.coahomacc.edu/programs-of-study/ College and Universities, the U.S. of the Secretary; Cynthia Cole, health-sciences/paramedic/index . Department of Education Office of senior adviser of the Office of the the Secretary, U.S. Sen. Thad Co- Undersecretary; the Rev. Brenda chran and Congressman Bennie G. Girton-Mitchell, executive director Thompson. of the White House Initiative, Cen- Discussions included teacher ter for Faith-Based and Neighbor- MVSU president preparation, the Call Me MISTER hood Partnerships; Lauren Mims, (Mentors Instructing Students To- Individuals collaborating on the educational initiative include, left, Jackson assistant director of the White appointed chair ward Effective Role Models) Pro- State University’s LeMia Jenkins; Dr. Roy Jones of Clemson University; JSU’s House Initiative on Educational gram, Teach for Mississippi Initia- Felicia Kent, Congressman Bennie Thompson; JSU’s Dr. Tamika Bradley; and Excellence for African Americans; tive, future funding opportunities JSU’s Dr. Juette Bingham. Jaye Espy, chief of staff of White of NCAA group and collaborative partnerships. House Initiative on Historically Mississippi’s urban university Call Me MISTER Program. The national awareness for the most vul- Black Colleges and Universities; The Mississippi Link Newswire has a rich history in teacher educa- collaborative seeks to increase the nerable student. This work aligns Mia Long, policy adviser of the tion that began even before the state effectiveness and diversity in teach- with the administration’s priorities White House Initiative on Ameri- Dr. William Bynum, president of Mississippi assumed support of its mission ing, especially among men of color. around the teaching force and how can Indian and Alaska Native Edu- Valley State University, has been named chair to train teachers in 1940 and has JSU and Clemson held a meeting it could be held up as a national cation; Eric Duncan, LEE Public of the NCAA Historically Black Colleges and grown to become one of the largest with the U.S. Department of Edu- model for training and recruitment. Policy Fellow of the Office of the Universities and Limited-Resource Institutions producers of African-American ed- cation Office of the Secretary and Attendees from Jackson State Secretary; Bryant Marks, senior Academic Advisory Group. ucators in the nation. The College the White House Initiatives on His- University were Daniel Watkins, fellow of the White House Initia- This group serves in an advisory capacity of Education and Human Develop- torically Black College and Uni- dean of the College of Education tive on Historically Black Colleges to the Committee on Academic Performance ment has played a major role grow- versities to provide an overview of and Human Development (via and Universities; Joeletta Pat- (CAP) on policy-related issues. The formation ing and producing quality educa- the program, and offered itself as phone); Tamika Bradley, interim rick, NASA Minority University of this group is based on an in-depth examina- tors to meet societal demands in a a solution for addressing issues of associate dean of the College of Ed- Research and Education Project tion of Academic Performance Rate trends in- globally competitive environment. diversity in the teaching profession. ucation and Human Development; Manager detailed as senior fellow, dicating that a higher proportion of HBCU and JSU’s College of Education and The team has been replicating Millard Bingham, interim associate White House Initiative on Histori- other LRI teams are subject to Academic Per- Human Development coordinates positive results in classroom set- dean of the College of Education cally Black Colleges and Universi- formance Program penalties. with Clemson University on the tings and increasing visibility and and Human Development; Felicia ties. “As a former collegiate student-athlete, I be- lieve I have a unique perspective and can offer needed insight on a number of issues that are impacting HBCUs & Limited Resource Insti- tutions (LRIs),” said Bynum. “Teaming with Alcorn’s Division of Marketing and Communication wins Dr. Bernard Franklin and Wendy Walters, both NCAA administrators, I believe this group is poised to be a viable voice and champion for College Public Relations Association of Mississippi Awards HBCUs & LRIs and their student-athletes. I am excited to continue building upon the work The Mississippi Link Newswire highly talented team. “We love shar- completed by Dr. Harold Martin, former chair The Alcorn State University Divi- ing Alcorn’s great news and happen- and chancellor of North Carolina A&T State sion of Marketing and Communica- ings – it’s a labor of love and cre- University; and committee members.” tion was recognized for its dedica- ative fun for us.” Bynum also serves as a member of the NCAA tion to producing quality content at In his first time attending the Minority Opportunities and Interests Commit- this year’s College Public Relations CPRAM Conference, Reed was tee. Association of Mississippi Confer- named a CPRAM Conference board ence in Ocean Springs. member. His duties as a board mem- The division competed in three ber will include discussing ideas that categories and won awards in each sion category for “Alcorn, the Uni- Clara Ross Stamps, and staff writer, would make the annual conference SUBSCRIBE TODAY! category. Alcorn took home two versity’s magazine.” Justus Reed, represented the univer- better. Reed looks forward to the op- Senior Division category first place The conference, which was held sity at the conference. Stamps ap- portunity to serve. The Mississippi Link awards, one in the Sports Media at Gulf Hills Hotel and Conference plauded her team for their hard work “Becoming a CPRAM board Guide for the “Celebration Bowl Center, was an event that focused and commitment to excellence. member will be a valuable learn- For more information please call: Media Guide” and another in the on conquering media challenges and “We are fortunate that we have ing experience for me,” said Reed. View Book for “Be Brave. Go Fur- strategies for media success at Mis- great students, alumni, faculty and “I look forward to working toward 601-896-0084 ther,” an admissions recruitment sissippi’s public and private colleges staff stories to position in the most enhancing the conference and learn- guide. Alcorn placed third in the and universities. competitive mediums,” Stamps said ing more about Mississippi’s public or e-mail [email protected] Special Publications Senior Divi- Vice president for the division, as she congratulated her small, but relations industry.” 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Message from the Madison County Baptist Association Religion Editor By Daphne Higgins of Churches holds annual session Religion Editor I’m sure that this week I’m setting some type of record with my edito- Special to The Mississippi Link rial. This is going to be a very brief The Madison County Baptist As- one. sociation of Churches recently held As many of you know, I injured its Annual Session of The Congress myself April 9, and have been healing of Christian Education. The an- on schedule according to my doctor nual session was held each night at and then I did it. I fell and now I’ve set myself back Mount Zion M.B. Church in Canton three weeks in the recovery process. where W. L. Johnson Sr. is the pas- I shared my regression with a couple of my friends tor. while sitting in pain waiting in the lobby of my doc- The official staff for this year’s tor’s office. After my appointment, I followed up conference was the Rev. Otis Davis, with my friends on what my new schedule of recu- moderator; Rev. Preston Williams, peration will be and was actually told by a friend that I should be upset. My response was two verses Congress president; Keith Rouser, Leaders of the association include (from left) Keith Rouser, that I’d just discovered because of another conversa- Congress dean; Michael Robinson, Reflecting with smiles are (from left) Rev. Jimmie Garner dean of Congress; Rev. Otis Davis, moderator, and Rev. tion regarding another issue. The verses: Prov. 24:16 associate dean; Betsy Kendrick, and Rev. Ronald Middleton. Preston Williams, Congress president. secretary and Verna Myers, assistant – “For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up secretary. again” and Micah 7:8 - “Rejoice not against me, O The Congress of Christian Educa- mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise.” tion is comprised of approximately I am one who truly knows and believes that at 25 churches within the Madison any time life can change its course but that does not County vicinity. Maintaining an al- mean that I need to take my eyes off the prize. I will liance with the purpose of the Con- continue to believe that any setbacks I encounter gress, “to assist Baptist churches in are merely stepping stones for my comebacks. As I building strong ministries and train- shared this with my friend, it became a “Thank you, ing spiritual growth and bring glory Lord” moment for seeing us through so much. Shar- to God,” a selection of classes was ing God is always good. offered for the participants. As I always do, I now ask that you remember Isa- iah 52:7 which reads – “How beautiful on the moun- Classes were taught each night by Assessing the program are (from left) Keith Gayden, tains are the feet of those who bring good news, who the following presenters: Church first vice president; and Rev. Preston Williams, Con- Attending the session are (from left) Jamyiyah Cotten, Ki- proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who pro- Leaders at Work, Rev. Jimmie Gar- gress president. yah Hillman and Mallary Hillman. ner; A Sunday School That Works, claim salvation, who say to Zion, Your God reigns!” Margaret Jurden; Deacon Seminar, Music Workshop, taught by Lan- tioned were Rev. Curtis Strong and Madison and dean of the Congress, The Mississippi Link, a messenger for news in Rev. Robert McCallum; and The nie Spann McBride. Those enrolled Joseph Bartee. delivered his soul-stirring annual ad- and around the state of Mississippi, would like to Kingdom Agenda, Rev. Otis Davis, in this class also formed the choir Remarks were delivered by the dress. Following several renditions not only share your news but all who would like to moderator. which performed during the dean’s Rev. Otis Davis, moderator and em- from the choir, featuring solos from tell others about the Lord’s goodness and about their In addition to the adult classes annual address. phasized the responsibility of each Spann and Virgie Dishmon, Rouser places of worship and even those religious institu- there were pre-school through 12th The culminating session allowed and every participant. He remind- used Acts 16:18-26 to speak about tions you may have visited. grades taught by Demecher Mosley, first-time participants to meet the ed the crowd of the theme “One “Stuff Happens When You Pray.” To share your news, contact Daphne M. Higgins Sharon Rouser, Carla Fleming and staff as well as other preachers/pas- Church, One Cause, One Christ.” Closing remarks were given by at [email protected], fax (601) 896- the Rev. Alvin Carter. tors including Rev. Keith Gayden, During this time, Keith Rouser, pas- the Rev. Preston Williams, Congress 0091 or mail your information to The Mississippi This year featured a new class, first vice president. Others men- tor of Ridley Hill Baptist Church in president. Link, 2659 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. Event will celebrate work of Pearl Street AME’s Barbour

Special to The Mississippi Link Jackson community spanned 15 Campbell College in Jackson. He ident of the Intercollegiate Chap- of the Connectional Pastors’ May’s Graphic Arts and Printing Pearl Street African Method- years, 1985-2000, when he was received a bachelor of business ter of the NAACP and led the Council of the AME Church, Company; American Welfare As- ist Episcopal Church will host a elected to general officer as pub- administration degree from the first “Bus Sit-in” in Mississippi. member of the General Board of sociation; 100 Concerned Cler- retirement program/banquet be- lisher of AMEC Sunday School University of Southern Missis- He would later become the first the AME Church, chairman of gy; YMCA; Prince Hall Masons; fitting a state dinner to celebrate Union in Nashville, Tenn. In re- sippi in Hattiesburg. coordinator for voter registration the AMEC Revisions Committee and the Elks Lodge (chaplain). the Life and Works of one of the tirement, Barbour and his family He also attended the Urban education in Mississippi. for the past three quadrennials, Barbour officially retires at the AME Church’s treasured gems will continue to reside in Jack- Training Center for Christian As his number of church pas- and member of the Compilations 50th General Conference Ses- June 11, at Jackson State Univer- son. Mission in Chicago, Ill; and Re- torates increased across Missis- Committee. In addition, he has sion – the historic 200th year of sity’s Student Center Ballroom. Barbour was reared and edu- form Theological Seminary of sippi, his civilian work reflected served as a member of the Mis- formal organization of the Afri- The Rev. Johnny Barbour Jr., cated informally by his parents Jackson. his love for helping others and sissippi Highway Commission. can Methodist Episcopal Church eighth president/publisher of the and the AME church of which he For his works in ministry, com- included coordinator of voter While in Jackson as pastor of – to be held in Philadelphia, Pa., AMEC Sunday School Union has been a member since birth. munity service and leadership in registration education project in Pearl Street, he was actively in- 2016. and former pastor of the flagship He was educated formally in the the AME church, Payne Theo- Mississippi and assistant chief volved in the election of the first For additional information, denomination in Mississippi, is Greenwood Public School Sys- logical Seminary of Wilberforce administrator for the Department black mayor of Jackson, Mayor contact Floyd Williams Jr., at worthy of accolades bestowed tem and graduated from Broad in Ohio, awarded him the honor- of Urban Development in Laurel. Harvey Johnson Jr. (601) 573-6014, fwj1906@bell- upon him for his contributions Street High School. He received ary doctorate of divinity degree. During his preaching ministry Barbour’s organizational af- south.net or Shirley Hopkins to humanity and the church. His an associate of arts degree in phi- As a student from 1958 to and journey as a general officer, filiations include but are not lim- Davis at (601) 260-8855, sda- service at Pearl Street and in the losophy and religion from J.P. 1960, Barbour served as the pres- Barbour has served as president ited to the following: associate, [email protected]. REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS Mission Mississippi, 840 E. River Place, Mission Mississippi. naire in honor of Presiding Bishop Stanley and Suite 506, Jackson, will host its monthly prayer Mother Stephanie Cavett on at 7:30 p.m. June breakfasts June 14, 23, 28, and 30, from 6:45 Liberal Trinity Church of God in Christ, 725 17. The speaker, Mother Evelyn Woodard, will – 7:45 a.m. at the respective churches: June W. Northside Dr., Jackson, will host its “birth- address the event theme, “Serving with Style” 14 – Cornerstone Missionary Baptist, 1118 day celebration and appreciation services” for taken from Exodus 36:1. For more information Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Jackson, P.J. Wil- Minister Matthew A. Donaldson at 6 p.m. June call (601) 879-3999. liams, pastor; June 23, Northeast Christian 11. For more information call (601) 362-0343. Church, 3169 W. Tidewater Lane, Madison, Bishop Hollis E. Musgrove is the jurisdictional Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Fred Rohlfs, pastor; June 28, Southside prelate and pastor. 1296 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Jackson, will Baptist Church, 800 Raymond Road, Jack- host its senior citizens day June 26. For more son, Rev. Jeff Parker, pastor; June 30 – First Holy City International Empowerment Min- information call (601) 354-1256. Rev. Marek Baptist Church of Jackson, 431 N. State St., istries, 251 Kearney Park Road, Flora, will host D. Walker is the pastor. Jackson. Neddie Winters is the president of a fashion extravaganza and musical extraordi-

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Special to The Mississippi Link you ain’t get- pink Chinese house slippers gave He made it a point to repeat his Proverbs 18:21 says “Death soul and separation from God. ting’ nothing!” it away. response and emphasized that he and life are in the power of the The enemy They had to leave the beautiful The passion and I watched her make her way was just so convinced about his tongue…” Both instances are has some power home of the garden of Eden and force behind the into the store and listened to her potential success as an entrepre- also examples of people un- and many tac- the wonderful fellowship they voice that deliv- repeat her earlier warning. Both neur that he did not consider any knowingly speaking life and tics. He has the had with God. ered these words startled me as kids looked up at her as if they’d other career options. I know a death into their circumstances power to influ- There are always conse- I rushed to get in my car. Once heard her bark these words many few entrepreneurs who are also when they allow the wrong fear ence our mind, quences for disobeying God’s I was settled in my car, I peeked times before. They didn’t even passionate about their businesses to take control. behavior, wants commandments. Remember, over at the slightly overweight flinch the second time but made but they are also willing to take a Proverbs 1:7 gives us the an- and feelings. His goal and de- the enemy uses different tactics middle-aged woman struggling their way into the store’s toy sec- job during lean times. swer to dealing with fear: “The sire is to destroy every soul. to try to get us, who are saved, to get out of her late model Chev- tion. I chuckled because I and my It just seemed to me like he was fear of the LORD is the begin- His utmost desire is to keep us to disobey God’s word. rolet Malibu. three sisters heard these words more fearful (why, I don’t know) ning of knowledge.” As much from coming to the knowledge Another strategy the enemy At first, I thought she was many times as children. of taking a job. What struck me as we try to hide it, our words of truth and from receiving an uses is discouragement. He physically handicapped because Within the same week, I heard was that he was so unwilling to always show our fears. experience of salvation. tries to get us, who are saved, of the disabled vet license plate. another statement that also made even consider the option. Shewanda Riley is the author The enemy is the author of to give up and stop following However, once I watched her me cringe. “I’d rather sell drugs These quotes are good ex- of the Essence best-seller “Love lies. Jesus said in John 8:44, Christ. We must be determined follow the two elementary-aged than get another job.” As soon amples of those who are ruled Hangover: Moving from Pain “He (Satan) was a murderer to follow Christ no matter what children into the store, I saw as I heard these words, I took a by fear and the desire to control: to Purpose after a Relationship from the beginning and abode battles we face, and we will re- something else. She kept pull- moment to listen to the 36 year- one (the stern grandmother) uses ends.” She can be reached at not in the truth, because there is ceive such great power and help ing her denim skirt down as it old’s response to what I thought fear to control and the other is [email protected]. no truth in him.” that the enemy cannot stop us Jesus came into this world to from following Christ. bring the good news, the gospel The old hymn titled “I mean of peace, joy, love, forgiveness, to go right on until the battle is salvation, hope and eternal life won” comes to mind. To quit to every human being. The chief or give up is to surrender to the priests and elders despised Him enemy. If we surrender to the The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard and rejected the gospel mes- enemy we will be taken cap- sage. Even today people still tive; we will be under the en- reject the word of God. emy’s control and we will be in We must never underesti- the bondage of sin. This enemy Gospel Charts for the week of June 9 mate the power of influence of never leaves survivors. the devil. In Genesis, chapter 3, My friend, we, the believers we read how Satan, speaking and followers of Christ, need through a serpent, influenced never give up for any reason Eve to disobey God’s com- because God supplies His sol- SONGS ARTISTS ALBUM mandment. We find in Genesis diers with everything we need 2:16:17, “And the Lord God to be victorious. Through Him 1. Wanna Be Happy? Kirk Franklin commanded the man (Adam), we receive our strength and our saying, of every tree of the gar- help. 2. Put A Praise On It Tasha Cobbs Featuring Kierra Sheard den thou mayest freely eat: But We can go to the word of God 3. 123 Victory Kirk Franklin of the Tree of the Knowledge and to His promises for encour- of good and evil, thou shalt not agement, comfort and hope. 4. The Anthem Todd Dulaney eat of it: for in the day that thou Isaiah 41:10 says, “Fear thou 5. Made A Way Travis Greene eatest thereof thou shalt surely not; for I am with thee: be not die.” “And the serpent said unto dismayed; for I am thy God: I 6. I’m Yours Casey J the woman, ye shall not surely will strengthen thee; yea, I will 7. Better Hezekiah Walker die” (Genesis 3:4). help thee; yea, I will uphold Eve stopped long enough to thee with the right hand of my 8. You’re Bigger Jekalyn Carr listened to what the Devil had righteousness.” 9. Spirit Break Out William McDowell Featuring Trinity Anderson to say, considered it, believed Rev. Simeon R. Green III is it and then accepted (obeyed) pastor of Joynes Road Church 10. Be Like Jesus Deitrick Haddon it), instead of rejecting and re- of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- sisting him and obeying God’s ton VA 23669. He is married to To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song commandment. Eve then influ- Velma L. Green. He is a mem- enced Adam to eat of tree. ber of the National Association My friend, only after Eve of Evangelism Church of God, was influenced by the devil to Anderson, Ind. He serves as Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master disobey God, she then influ- chairman of the Southeastern enced Adam to disobey God. Association of The Church of Disobeying God brought spiri- God, Inc.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Muhammad Ali, the Muhammad Ali’s toughest fight: people’s champion Parkinson’s disease

By George E. Curry diagnosed with Parkinson’s Cassius Clay today, I’d be FBI was spying on him as By Glenn Ellis nity (and many of his fans and de- George Curry Media Columnist George Curry Media Guest Columnist disease, a progressive dis- just like Floyd Patterson. I’d part of its COINTELPRO tractors) is that Ali’s condition was I know it’s order of the nervous system probably have a white wife campaign to undermine civil Although you are the result of the continued pound- extremely dif- that affects body movement. and I wouldn’t represent rights leaders and organiza- aware Muhammad ing to his head during his career as ficult, but if Though considerably slowed, black people in no way. Or tions. Ali had been living a boxer. They believe that repeated you can, ditch he was still the star attraction, I’d be like Charley Pride, the According to Racial Mat- with Parkinson’s hits to the head might contribute to the memories communicating with his eyes folk singer. Nothin’ bad about ters: The FBI’s Secret File on disease since 1984, Parkinson’s. of Muham- more than with his mouth. him – he’s a good fella and I Black America, 1960-1972 chances are there’s Comparing the brain to a squishy mad Ali show- Whether in his prime or met his black wife, but Char- by Kenneth O’Reilly, the a lot you still don’t ball, when it’s hit extremely hard, ing up uninvited at Sonny just a shell of his old self, ley stays out of controversy. agency overheard conversa- know about it. Let’s correct that the ball bounces against the skull. Liston’s training camp, an- Ali was one of the world’s It’s not only him, because I tions between Ali and Dr. now. About three to 12 days later, mas- nouncing that he was going most recognized and beloved could name Wilt Chamber- Martin Luther King Jr. as part Parkinson’s disease is a chronic sive inflammation follows and the bear hunting. Put aside his public figures, a brash boxer lain and others who don’t get of its wiretapping of King’s and progressive movement disor- brain is flooded with proteins that boasts of being the greatest of whose punches and physical involved in struggle or racial phones and hotel rooms. der, meaning that symptoms con- are associated with Alzheimer’s or alllll-timmmme. Scratch the dexterity could back up the issues – it might jeopardize A footnote in the book tinue and worsen over time. Ali Parkinson’s. images of the “Ali Shuffle” words that flowed from his their position. I’d be that kind stated, “FBI surveillance of was just one of the more than one Parkinson’s results from a loss and his patented rope-a-dope. mouth. of man.” Muhammad Ali sucked in million people in the U.S. who are of brain cells that produce the Ali’s greatest victories “Muhammad Ali was The But he wasn’t that kind of everyone around him, from living with the disease. The cause chemical dopamine. After inflam- came outside the boxing Greatest. Period. If you just man. And he was sensitive to Howard Cosell to Angelo of Parkinson’s is unknown, and mation, these dopamine neurons ring. He was the greatest of asked him, he’d tell you. the type of lifestyle his high- Dundee and even Johnny there is presently no cure. For cer- are much more fragile, and more all time as a boxer and, more He’d tell you he was the dou- profile career afforded him Carson. Whenever Ali ap- tain people, there are treatment op- likely to become injured by other important, as a humanitarian. ble greatest; that he’d ‘hand- and the rest of black America. peared on the Tonight Show, tions such as medication and sur- things, such as regular aging. But, He consistently displayed cuffed lightning, thrown “Last week, I was taking a an agent stayed up to watch gery to manage its symptoms. the scientific evidence points to a unwavering courage and a thunder into jail.’ But what ride and thought, ‘I’m driv- and record the telecast.” While Parkinson’s itself isn’t genetic predisposition. willingness to be unpopular. made The Champ the greatest ing a Rolls-Royce and I got Although his own gov- considered fatal, people can die According to several neuro- In fact, it was his unpopular- – what truly separated him another one in the garage that ernment engaged in such from complications of the disease. logical experts familiar with Ali’s ity with the establishment from everyone else – is that I hardly ever use that cost cowardly acts, Ali was a Complications of the disease were symptoms and the course of his that made him popular with everyone else would tell you $40,000,’” Ali said. “I got true patriot, standing up to the cause of Ali’s death, not Par- disease, they conclude that they people all around the word. pretty much the same thing,” a Scenicruiser Greyhound his government when it was kinson’s itself. He died of septic were also consistent with a genetic I had the pleasure of meet- the president and First Lady bus that sleeps 14 and cost wrong – costing him more shock after spending five days form of Parkinson’s. ing Muhammad Ali twice, Michelle Obama said in a $120,000 and another bus than three prime years of his at an Arizona hospital for what His late trainer, Angelo Dundee, first in the late 1960s asa statement. that cost $42,000 – $162,000 life – and praising it when it started out as respiratory problems and daughter Rasheda indicate that part of a conference of col- He was also the boldest – just in mobile homes. My was right. and gradually worsened. We only Ali may have boxed with symp- lege newspaper editors in unafraid to take a stand. He training camp cost $350,000 As Ali liked to say, “He know that Ali was hospitalized for toms of Parkinson’s. In some pa- Washington, D.C. and in the was widely criticized – and and I just spent $300,000 re- who is not courageous a “respiratory infection.” Sepsis tients, events such head trauma or late 1990s as a board mem- even by African Americans modeling my house in Chi- enough to take risks will ac- is the body’s reaction to fight in- medications can “unmask” disease ber of the American Society such as Jackie Robinson – for cago. I got all that and a lot complish nothing in life.” fection that becomes essentially a that’s still in its earliest stage. So, of Magazine Editors. joining the Nation of Islam more. George E. Curry is presi- failed effort. The body tries so hard in Ali’s case, boxing may have At that first meeting, I was shortly after his upset victory “Well, I was driving down dent and CEO of George Cur- to fight infection and basically just contributed to his illness, but ge- struck by how physically over Sonny Liston. He later the street and I saw a little ry Media, LLC. He is the for- gives out. netics was likely a bigger factor. imposing Ali was at 6’2 ½ left the NOI but remained black man wrapped in an mer editor-in-chief of Emerge Septic shock is what happens as a Like any other disease or medi- inches and about 236 pounds. an outspoken advocate for old coat standing on a corner magazine and the National complication of an infection where cal condition, should we become I pretended to be boxing with blacks and the downtrodden. with his wife and little boy, Newspaper Publishers Asso- toxins can initiate a full-blown in- affected, we must always remem- him – making sure he knew In a interview with Playboy waiting for a bus to come ciation News Service. He is a flammatory response from the im- ber that life can, and must, go on. that I was just pretending magazine, which is included along – and there I am in my keynote speaker, moderator mune system. The CDC reports Parkinson’s disease is a progres- – and my fist looked like a as part of The Muhammad Rolls-Royce. The little boy and media coach. Curry can that more than 1 million cases of sive disorder, and although it is not small pimple next to his face. Ali Reader, edited by Gerald had holes in his shoes and I be reached through his web- sepsis are recorded in the United considered to be a fatal disease, Ali was extremely generous Early, Ali was asked: “What started thinkin’ that if he was site, georgecurry.com. You States each year, and between 28 symptoms do worsen over time with his time and was playful would the old Cassius Clay my little boy, I’d break into can also follow him at twit- and 50 percent of people who suf- and make life difficult. as ever. be doing today?” tears. And I started crying.” ter.com/currygeorge, George fer from sepsis die. There are many medications By the time of our second In his typical direct man- Ali didn’t know it, but E. Curry Fan Page on Face- Parkinson’s involves the mal- available to treat the symptoms of meeting, he had already been ner, Ali replied, “If I was wherever he was going, the book, and Periscope. function and death of vital nerve Parkinson’s, although none yet that cells in the brain, called neurons. actually reverse the effects of the It is a very slowly progressive neu- disease. It is common for people rodegenerative condition affecting with Parkinson’s to take a variety multiple circuits in the brain. The of these medications in order to God does not always step in Mayo Clinic describes Parkinson’s manage the symptoms of the dis- as, “a progressive disorder of the ease. Life expectancy for people By Susan K. Smith the power of God in a way that language portrays him as a cided that God’s notion of be- nervous system that affects move- with Parkinson’s who receive George Curry Media Columnist will make evil stand down. sexist, narcissistic, racist, ing “good” differed quite a bit ment. It develops gradually, some- proper treatment is often about the We who be- But God does not cooper- thin-skinned bully, but he is from their own. times starting with a barely notice- same as for the general population. lieve in God ate. The presence of God did appealing to literally millions African Americans have able tremor in one hand. But while The average life expectancy of have relied on not ensure that Adolph Hit- of disgruntled people, many been holding onto God by the a tremor may be the most well- a black man in America is 75.5 faith in God ler would not be elected, nor of whom are “good religious tips of their fingers since they known sign of Parkinson’s disease, years, Ali died six months’ shy of in what might did the presence of God save people.” have been in this nation; in the disorder also commonly causes his 75th birthday. be called “the millions of Jews from being In spite of what my erst- fact, people of color – brown stiffness or slowing of movement.” Early detection is the key to worst of hard murdered by that demagogue. while and politically astute and black people – all over During the early stages, the per- reducing complications that can times.” In the presence of The presence of God didn’t friends say, I believe he can the world, are forever battling son’s face begins to show little, shorten your life from Parkinson’s overt and covert evil, people keep slave masters from beat- win the White House, the the evil called racism, made or no, expression, and the arms or any other condition. Another have called on God and have ing African slaves, and God’s presence of God notwith- worse when racist dema- no longer swing when the person good reason for regular checkups found comfort in the belief presence didn’t keep “good standing. These same friends gogues are in power. walks. As the disease progresses, with your doctor. that God has heard their cry religious white folks” from assured me he would not win Trump has clinched the tremors and shaking becomes Remember, I’m not a doctor. I and will do something about lynching innocent black peo- the Republican nomination. nomination to be the GOP can- more and more pronounced, and just sound like one. the situation. ple, just because they could. Clearly, they were wrong. didate for president. That real- what speech remains is slurred or Glenn Ellis, is a regular media The reality is that in our God’s presence didn’t Who is this God who al- ity feels like evil being given becomes very soft, almost mum- contributor on health equity and lives, there have been many keep Kemba Smith from be- lows demagogues to come free reign to spill all over this bling. Parkinson’s patients also medical ethics. He is the author times that God has not come, ing thrown into prison for the into power? Why doesn’t God country – over black people, experience non-motor symptoms, of Which Doctor?, and Informa- God has not prevented or crimes of her boyfriend, nor stop them in their tracks and yes, but over brown people which studies have shown may be tion is the Best Medicine. Listen destroyed forces of evil that did it keep Marissa Alexan- shut them down? And what and Muslims and probably even more disabling. These symp- to him every Saturday at 8 a.m. on are wreaking havoc amongst der from being convicted of does God expect of those others as well. toms may include depression, anx- www.900amwurd.com, and Sun- people, too often the so-called attempted assault and thrown who believe in him while evil God allows demagogues iety and sexual dysfunction. days at 7:30 a.m. on www.wdasfm. “least of these” who have the into prison, in spite of the fact swirls, destroying the lives to come into power. It seems The general consensus from the com. For more good health infor- fewest resources to fight the that she didn’t shoot anyone and dreams of so many be- like we might as well get over scientific and the medical commu- mation, visit glennellis.com evil off. and in spite of Florida’s “stand lievers. it, and work to keep our faith Africans brought to this your ground” laws. God’s Those are the types of theo- that something better than evil country and enslaved called presence didn’t keep George logical questions that have no – God – will eventually have on God; Jewish people in Zimmerman from shooting easy answers. This good God the last word. concentration camps called and killing Trayvon Martin, allows a lot of evil to have its Rev. Susan K Smith is an on God. The people affected and God’s presence has not way. The only thing that peo- ordained minister who lives by Hurricanes Katrina and kept scores of unarmed Af- ple who believe in God can in Columbus, Ohio. She is Sandy called on God, as did rican-American people from do when evil is unrelenting the author of several books, the people in Haiti, the poor- being shot dead in the streets, and ever-present, is to keep on including “Crazy Faith: Or- est nation in the world, when sometimes by police officers believing. Viktor Fankl, who dinary People; Extraordinary an earthquake devastated that and sometimes by civilians. survived the concentration Lives” and “The Book of Jer- tiny island. As God didn’t keep Hitler camps, wrote that the people emiah: The Life and Ministry The truth of the matter is from being elected, God’s who did not survive the camps of Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. She that we want God to step in presence has not stopped were those who abandoned is available to preach or do and deal with our enemies, Donald Trump, a man who their faith, those who decided keynote addresses. Reach her knock them down, take them appears to care about no- that God was not all that they by emailing revsuekim@sbc- out...do something that shows body but himself. Trump’s had been taught, and who de- global.net

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(Local Prevailing Time) June 23, 2016, at which time and place they economic growth. will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves Proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished and sealed and deposited with the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold There upon Council Member Stokes offered and moved the adoption of the City Clerk prior to the hour and date above designated. A copy of the construc- the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the following resolution: tion documents (plans and/or specifications) for the construction being sought has date bids are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be been filed with the City Clerk of Jackson, MS. obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF JACK- (601) 960-8799, or documents may be picked up at the above address. SON, MISSISSIPPI, TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE A LOAN ON BE- Contract documents are being made available through online electronic file down- HALF OF THE CITY FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR- loads. For a copy of the contract documents contact THE JONES GROUP, 407 6/9/2016, 6/16/2016 ITY IN A MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT Briarwood Drive, Suite 203, Jackson, MS 39206, P: 601.957.8300. There is a HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED SIXTEEN DOL- non-refundable deposit in the amount of $30.00 for an electronic copy. Questions LARS ($853,916) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING AND INSTALL- regarding plan clarifications or requests for information should be directed to the CLASSIFIED ING ENERGY CONVERSION MEASURES TO PROMOTE ENERGY EF- architect as follows: FICIENCY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. M3A Architecture PLLC/William L McElroy AIA, NCARB WANTED: Attendants for shoe shine concession located @ the Jackson 601.981.1227 – P Municipal Airport. No experience needed. Full time and part time. Must WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jackson, Mississippi (the “Gov- 601.983.4444 – F be a people person and a reliable person. All is welcome to apply, except erning Body”), does hereby find, determine, adjudicate and declare as fol- Attn: Janiel Collaqi (Yanni Tsolakis) – Project Manager those with criminal backgrounds. Email [email protected] or call 919 lows: 796 2587 The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of 6/9 6/16 6/23 6/30 7/4 7/14 7/21 7/28 1. The Energy Development Fund, constituting Section 57-39-39, Missis- the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all sippi Code of 1972, as amended, was enacted for the purpose of providing bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation financial assistance to entities interested in making energy efficiency capi- and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS tal improvements or in designing and installing new processes to improve or sex in consideration for an award. energy efficiency and productivity in the state of Mississippi (the “State”). ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public 2. Pursuant to Section 57-39-39, MDA is authorized to make interest-bear- contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal busi- Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson, MS, at 219 South ing loans to public schools and/or local government entities, for the purpose ness opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to President Street, Jackson, MS 39201 or at Post Office Box 17, Jackson, MS of purchasing and installing energy conversion measures to promote en- selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed 39205 until 3:30 PM, local time, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at which time bids ergy efficiency and economic growth. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with the bid submission, in will be publicly opened and read aloud for: accordance with the provisions of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Oppor- 3. The City will agree to make energy efficiency capital improvements or tunity (EBO) Executive Order. Failure to comply with the City’s Executive Order Community Center Repairs, Jackson Zoo design and install new processes to improve energy efficiency and pro- shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offeror from being awarded an eligible con- ductivity and will request MDA to finance such costs associated with the tract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished and sealed and deposited development of these improvements (the “Project”). Program, please contact of the Division of Equal Business Opportunity at 601- with City Clerk prior to the hour and date above designated. A copy of the 960-1856. Copies of the Executive Order, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of construction documents (plans and/or specifications) for the construction be- 4. Pursuant to the Section 57-39-39 and guidelines adopted by MDA, the the Program, as attached, are available at 200 South President Street, Second ing sought has been filed with the City Clerk of Jackson, MS. City will file an application with MDA for a loan to be used for the develop- Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. ment of the Project in the amount of $853,916 (the “Loan”). Contract documents are being made available through online electron- The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and ic file downloads. For a copy of the contract documents contact THE 5. The City and MDA will enter into a Loan Agreement (the “Agreement”) ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, JONES GROUP, 407 Briarwood Drive, Suite 203, Jackson, MS 39206, P: wherein the City agrees to borrow the proceeds of the Loan subject to and initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/ 601.957.8300. There is a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $30.00 for upon the terms and conditions of the Agreement. or entities doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract an electronic copy. Questions regarding plan clarifications or requests for with the City on various projects and or conduct business in the City, to assist the information should be directed to the architect as follows: 6. In order to secure the Loan, the City will execute and deliver to MDA City in achieving its goal by strongly considering City residents for employment a Promissory Note (the “Note”) and will enter into any and all other docu- opportunities. Canizaro Cawthon Davis ments necessary to secure the Loan. Failure of the City to meet its repay- 129 South President St ment obligations shall result in the forfeiture of: Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound in the Jackson, MS 39201 project manual. The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids 601.948.7337 – P Sales taxes from the Mississippi Department of Revenue in an amount suf- and to waive any and all irregularities in respect to any bid submitted or to accept ficient to repay obligations due pursuant to Section 57-39-39. any proposal which is deemed most favorable to the City of Jackson. The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD – NON-MANDATORY all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this OF JACKSON, AS FOLLOWS: invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, All Contractors who intend to submit “BIDS” are encouraged to attend a pre-bid national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. Section 1. The Council of the City does hereby declare its intention to au- conference to be held at Internal Affairs Division Building, 836 W. Amite St, Jack- thorize and approve a Loan from MDA in the principal amount not to exceed son, MS on June 29, 2016, at 2:00 PM. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in $853,916 for the purpose of purchasing and installing energy conversion public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and measures to promote energy efficiency and economic growth. Terry Williamson Kishia L. Powell, Director equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As Attorney Department of Public Works a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit Section 2. The Loan will be secured by a Note and all other documents a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Applica- necessary to secure the loan executed and delivered by the City to MDA. Gus McCoy tion, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provisions of the City Pursuant to Section 57-39-39, failure of the City to meet its repayment ob- Chief Administrative Officer of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Executive Order. Failure to ligations shall result in the forfeiture of: comply with the City’s Executive Order shall disqualify a contractor, bidder 6/9/2016, 6/16/2016 or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on Sales taxes from the Mississippi Department of Revenue in an amount the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact sufficient to repay obligations due pursuant to Section 57-39-39 of the Act. of the Division of Equal Business Opportunity at 601-960-1856. Copies of LEGAL the Executive Order, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the Program, as Section 3. The Council proposes to authorize and approve the loan from attached, are available at 200 South President Street, Second Floor, Jack- MDA in the amount and for the aforesaid purposes at a meeting of the Gov- NOTICE TO BIDDERS son, Mississippi. erning Body to be held at its regular meeting place at City Hall in Jackson, City of Jackson Mississippi at 6 p.m. on the day June 14, 2016 or at some meeting held Jackson, Mississippi The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivat- subsequent thereto. If fifteen hundred (1,500) of the qualified electors in ing and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, the City shall file a written protest with the Clerk of the City against the au- Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, thorization and approval for the Loan on or before the aforesaid date and Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the bid must be corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those hour, then the Loan shall not be entered into unless authorized at an elec- stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at which time said bids will who seek to contract with the City on various projects and or conduct busi- tion on the question or authorizing and approving the Loan. Such election be publicly opened at the City Hall located at 219 South President Street (City ness in the City, to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering shall be called and held as provided by law. Council Chambers) in City Hall for the following: City residents for employment opportunities. If no protest is filed, then the Loan may be entered into without an election 55063-062116 18-Month Supply of Aluminum Sign Blanks Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound on the question of authorizing and approving the Loan at any time within a in the project manual. The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any period of two (2) years after the date above specified. BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV. and all bids and to waive any and all irregularities in respect to any bid sub- mitted or to accept any proposal which is deemed most favorable to the City Section 4. This Resolution shall be published once a week for at least four The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal forms of Jackson. (4) consecutive weeks in The Mississippi Link, a newspaper published in can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, Hinds County, Mississippi, and having a general circulation in the County Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifica- A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD – NON-MANDATORY and qualified under the provisions of Section 13-3-31, Mississippi Code of tions are filed with the City Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill 1972, as amended. The first publication of this Resolution shall be made No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature. All Contractors who intend to submit “BIDS” are encouraged to attend a pre- not less than twenty one (21) days prior to June 14, 2016, and the last bid conference to be held at Community Center at the Jackson Zoo, Livings- publication shall be made not more than seven (7) days prior to such date, The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Pub- ton Park Dr, Jackson, MS on June 29, 2016, at 10:00 AM. said Resolution to be published on May 19 and 26, and June 2 and 9, 2016. lic Purchasing. 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- Terry Williamson Kishia L. Powell, Director Section 5. The Clerk of the City shall be and is hereby directed to procure condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed Attorney Department of Public Works from the publisher of the aforesaid newspaper the customary proof of said and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid publication of this Resolution and have the same before the Council on the submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth by authority of the City Gus McCoy date and hour specified in Section 3 hereof. of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance Chief Administrative Officer shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Barrett-Simon contract. For more information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the 6/9/2016, 6/16/2016 seconded. Office of Economic Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordi- nance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with Yeas – Barrett-Simon, Foote, Hendrix, Priester, Stamps, Stokes and Till- the Office of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS man. Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. Nays – None. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Absent – None. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ************** awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI The motion having received the foregoing vote of the Governing Body, the in accordance with specifications. The award could be according to the lowest Council President declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted, cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for all items; or to accept all or part of any ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS on this the 3rd day of May, 2016. 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 Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Jackson, Mississippi to award according to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mis- thereof, statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence sissippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 06/30/2016 , for: Kishia L. Powell Gus McCoy of such statement means the City will make that determination during the bid Director, Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Officer review. 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ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 86, OFFENSES AND interest and welfare of the City of Jackson, and that: ATTEST: MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES, SECTION 86-8, OF THE CODE OF OR- DINANCES OF THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI TO SECTION 86-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Missis- Kristi Moore REQUIRE MANDATORY JAIL TIME AND MANDATORY FINES FOR sippi, shall be amended to require mandatory jail time and mandatory fines City Clerk THE DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM WITHIN THE CITY. for the discharge of a firearm within the City of Jackson and shall read as follows: I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian WHEREAS, the public safety and life of the citizens in Jackson is a para- of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, mount consideration afforded by this ordinance; and Sec. 86-8. Discharge of firearms within city; Duty to report loss or theft of certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed firearm. by the City Council at its regular meeting on the 17th day of May, 2016, and WHEREAS, the Jackson City Council finds that gun violence and harm recorded in Minute Book “6J”, pages 204-205. caused by and resulting from both the intention and accidental misuse of (a) If any person shall discharge any gun, pistol, or firearm of any description guns constitutes a clear and present danger to the City of Jackson, and finds within the city limits, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. This section shall WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 1st day of June, 2016. that sensible gun safety measures provide some relief from that danger and not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties nor to thedis- benefits the entire community; and charge of firearms at locations and times approved in advance by the chief (SEAL) Kristi Moore of police or other legal cause such as self defense. Any person found guilty City Clerk WHEREAS, the Jackson City Council finds that an ordinance regulating the of discharging a firearm within the City of Jackson shall be sentenced to a discharge of a firearm aids law enforcement officers in their duties and offers mandatory 90 days in jail with a $1,000 fine. 6/9/2016 some protection to all members of the community; and (b) Any person residing in the City of Jackson who owns or possesses a fire- WHEREAS, Section 86-8, Discharge of firearms within the city, of the Code arm shall report the theft or loss of the firearm to the Jackson Police Depart- Cryptogram Solution of Ordinances of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, currently sets forth that ment within forty-eight (48) hours of the time the owner knew or reasonably the discharge of any firearm throughout the City of Jackson shall constitute should have known that the firearm had been lost or stolen. Failure to report a misdemeanor; and this loss shall constitute a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punish- able by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00, or by imprisonment not exceeding WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jackson, Mississippi has de- ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. termined that Section 86-8, Discharge of firearms within the city, should be updated and amended to require mandatory jail time and mandatory fines for Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Stamps second- the discharge of a firearm within the City of Jackson. ed.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Hendrix, Priester, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. MISSISSIPPI, that an ordinance requiring mandatory jail sentences and Nays- Foote. fines for the discharge of a firearm within the City of Jackson is in the best Absent- None. © Feature Exchange Baby Powder www.mississippilink.com JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 15

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16 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Ali’s Stance on Vietnam War emboldened MLK to oppose conflict By George E. Curry memorial on Friday. ban League President Whitney Young Jr. earn him enemies on the left and the right, make EmergeNewsOnline.com On April 28, 1967, at the height On April 30, 1967 – just two days after Ali re- him reviled, and nearly sent him to jail. But Ali WASHINGTON – Muhammad Ali’s decision of the Vietnam War, Ali refused fused to take a step forward to be inducted into stood his ground. And his victory helped us get to risk going to jail by opposing the Vietnam to be drafted into the U.S. Army, the Army – King gave a major address against the used to the America we recognize today.” War provided Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the citing religious reasons. He said, war at Riverside Church in New York City. LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers great, strength to come out against the war publicly for “I ain’t got no quarrel with those “I speak out against this war, not in anger, but said black professional athletes owe Ali a special the first time, according to the board chairman of Vietcong.” Ali, who had convert- with anxiety and sorrow in my heart, and, above debt of gratitude. King’s old organization. Lafayette ed to Islam three years earlier and all, with a passionate desire to see our beloved “The reason why he’s the GOAT is not because Bernard Lafayette, a longtime Southern Chris- changed his name from Cassius Marcellus Clay country stand as the moral example of the world,” of what he did in the ring, which was unbeliev- tian Leadership Conference field organizer and Jr. to Muhammad Ali, was immediately stripped King said. “I speak out against this war because I able,” James said, referring to the acronym that current board chairman, said in an interview of his heavyweight championship title. am disappointed with America. And there can be stands for greatest of all time. with EmergeNewsOnline.com: “He was the rea- He was convicted of draft evasion on June 20, no great disappointment where there is not great “It’s what he did outside of the ring, what he son Martin Luther King had the courage to come 1967, sentenced to five years in prison, fined love. I am disappointed with our failure to deal believed in, what he stood for, along with Jim out and take a stand against the war, even though $10,000 and banned from boxing for three years. positively and forthrightly with the triple evils of Brown and Oscar Robertson, Lew Alcindor – ob- Martin Luther King’s own board was not in favor He remained free while his case worked its way racism, economic exploitation and militarism. We viously, who became Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar] – of it.” through the appeals process. On June 28, 1971, a are presently moving down a dead-end road that Bill Russell, Jackie Robinson. Those guys stood He added, “I don’t remember any exact quotes, unanimous Supreme Court overturned his convic- can lead to national disaster. America has strayed for something. He’s part of the reason why Af- but Muhammad Ali is the one that pushed Martin tion, granting him conscious objector status. to the far country of racism and militarism.” rican Americans today can do what we do in the Luther King to take a stand.” Ali’s standoff with the federal government cap- In a statement, President and Mrs. Obama said, sports world. We’re free. They allowed us to have Ali, who was a global icon in and out of the tured the attention of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Muhammad Ali shook up the world. And the access to anything we want. It’s because of what boxing ring, died June 3 in a hospital in Scott- the preeminent civil rights leader of that period. world is better for it. We are all better for it.” they stood for and Muhammad Ali was definitely sdale, Ariz., where he had been admitted with Like Ali, he took a stand against the Vietnam They explained, “He stood with King and Man- the pioneer for that.” respiratory problems. He was 74 years old. A pri- War, a position that was opposed by many of his dela; stood up when it was hard; spoke out when The Louisville native won a gold medal at the vate funeral service will be held Thursday in his fellow civil rights warriors, including NAACP others wouldn’t. His fight outside the ring would 1960 Olympics in Rome and turned pro later hometown of Louisville, Ky. followed by a public Executive Director Roy Wilkins and National Ur- cost him his title and his public standing. It would that year. On Feb. 25, 1964, Ali scored an upset knockout over Sonny Liston in the sixth round, becoming heavyweight champion. In addition to predicting the round his opponent would fall, Ali provided the most colorful quotes of any boxer before or afterward. “The Louisville Lip,” as he was sometimes known, was famous for saying, “Float like a but- terfly, sting like a bee – his hands can’t hit what his eyes can’t see.” In case you didn’t get the point, he said, “I done something new for this fight. I wrestled with an alligator. I tussled with a whale. I hand- cuffed lightening. I thrown thunder in jail. Only last week I murdered a rock, injured a stone, hospitalized a brick. I’m, so mean I make medi- cine sick.” He also said, “I’m not the greatest. I’m the double greatest. Not only do I knock ‘em out, I pick the round. I’m the boldest, the most supe- rior, most scientific, most skillfullest fighter in the ring today.” Not all of his lines were original, but that did not seem to matter. For example, he often said, “I’m so fast that last night I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and got into bed before the room was dark.” A variation of that quote is widely attributed to Negro League baseball great Josh Gibson describing Cool Papa Bell. He would get away with some politically in- correct jokes. “If a black man, a Mexican and a Puerto Rican are sitting in the back of a car, who’s driving?” he asked. “Give up? The po-lice.” After being banned from boxing, Ali returned to the ring against Jerry Quarry in Atlanta on Oct. 26, 1970. Ali knocked him out in the third round. Many of Ali’s fights had catchy titles, most of them supplied by him. His 1971 fight against Joe Frazier was billed as the “Fight of the Century.” He defeated George Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle” in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Demo- cratic Republic of Congo), knocking out Fore- man in the eighth round. After splitting two bouts with Joe Frazier, Ali defeated him in 14 rounds in the “Thrilla in Manila.” Ali retired in 1981 with a 56-5 record and the only person to hold the heavyweight champion- ship three times. In 1984, he was diagnosed with Parkinson disease. Even Ali’s former opponents had nothing but praise for him. “It’s like a part of me just passed with him,” George Foreman Tweeted. “It’s hard for me to think about being in a world without Muham- mad Ali being alive.” Bernard Lafayette, the SCLC board chairman, gave two personal examples of Ali’s typical in- teraction with people he did not know. In 1966, Lafayette had been organizing the Chicago Freedom Movement, which marked the expansion of SCLC’s activities from the South to northern cities. He was preparing to board a flight to Atlanta when he spotted Ali. “I was a complete stranger,” Lafayette re- called. “I recognized him and started talking to him. He said, ‘Where are you sitting?” I told him coach. He said, ‘Give me your boarding pass.’ He took my boarding pass and got me a first- class seat next to him.” “When we got off, everybody went wild when they saw him. I just pretended to be his body- guard so people wouldn’t bother him.” The following year, Lafayette and a friend decided to drop by Ali’s residence in Chicago unannounced. “Paul Brooks and I just rang the door bell,” La- fayette recounted. “A guy came out and we said, ‘We’re here to see the champion.’ He went back and told him we were there to see him. He told us to come on in. We went into his bedroom and Ali was shaving. He finished shaving and talked to us about an hour and a half. Ali loved to talk.” www.mississippilink.com JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 Former Alcorn basketball player Alcorn Braves sign 5 to b-ball team takes coaching job in Colorado Mississippi Link Newswire Patterson is a talented play- The Alcorn State University er who can shoot the ball and men’s basketball head coach score. Mississippi Link Newswire to play in the Women’s National basketball and people. I’m join- Montez Robinson recently an- “I am really excited about Av- Alcorn State University Invitation Tournament, which ing a staff of coaches who I’ve nounced the Braves signed ery’s leadership and his ability alumnus Jeff Cammon hopes to was the team’s first national known for a long time. Leaving Yalen Reed (Station Camp High to score with the ball from all make a significant impact as the postseason appearance in more California was hard because School), Avery Patterson (Co- three levels,” said Robinson. new assistant coach for the Uni- than a decade. they have one of the best wom- lumbia State Community Col- Howard is a graduate of Rich- versity of Colorado Buffaloes. Cammon spent two years en’s basketball programs in the lege), Maurice Howard (Rich- ards High School in Tallahas- Cammon, a Southern Cali- as head girls’ varsity basket- country. But I look forward to ards High School), Anthony see, Fla. The 6 foot point guard fornia native who started as ball coach at Bishop Alemany the challenge of building this Mosby (Chattahoochee Tech) averaged 17 points, five assists, point guard for the Braves from High School in Mission Hills, program with such good people. and Denzel Dulin (Bethune- six rebounds and two steals per 2000 to 2003, was added to the Calif. He also served as assis- I’m really excited.” Cookman). game. He made the all-state Buffaloes’ coaching staff last tant men’s basketball coach at Cammon has confidence that Robinson looks forward to team his junior and senior year month. Cammon comes to the Kentucky Wesleyan College, he’ll be a valuable asset to the implementing the new players and was also named co-player Buffaloes after spending two Chaffey Community College team. in to the Braves rotation in the of the year his senior year. He seasons as an assistant coach and Alcorn. “I plan to bring positive ener- future. started all four years of high with the University of Califor- Cammon will be working gy and enthusiasm to the team. Cammon “We’re excited about this school and has recorded over nia, Berkely. next to Buffaloes Head Wom- I want to set a good example by awesome group of talent that 1,000 points during his high While in California, Cammon he served as an assistant coach en’s Basketball coach JR Payne. displaying a strong work ethic. will be joining the Alcorn State school career. played a huge role in leading at Long Beach State 49ers for He is excited to not only work I have two years of coaching family,” said Robinson. “They “Maurice is one of the fastest the Bears to the 2014-2015 Pac- five seasons. Cammon helped with his peers, but also join experience from a Pac-12 uni- have a lot to offer the program and toughest guards that I have 12 Conference Championship lead the 49ers to five consecu- a team who he’s comfortable versity. Most of all, I want to and will be legitimate replace- watched play in a long time and game. During his tenure, Cali- tive Big West Tournament ap- with. develop the student athletes into ments for the players who grad- he will give us a lot of versatil- fornia posted a 40-27 record. pearances and in the 2012-2013 “It feels good,” said Cam- good players and respectable uated.” ity being able to play on and off Prior to his time at California, season, the 49ers were invited mon. “I’m passionate about young women.” Reed comes to Lorman by the ball,” Robinson said. way of Station Camp High Mosby, a 6 foot 2 inches School in Hendersonville, Tenn. guard, comes to Alcorn as a Standing at 6 feet 6 inches, Reed transfer student from Chat- led his team to the final four of tahoochee Tech. The Carters- Black College Nines names the state tournament in Tennes- ville, Ga., native was named see. He scored 1,000 points dur- the 2014-15 Georgia Collegiate ing his high school career along Athletic Association Freshman Santana Player of the Year with numerous other accolades of the Year, first team All-Con- such as co-player of the year ference for two seasons and is Mississippi Link Newswire and a Basketball Coaches As- Chattahoochee Tech’s all-time home runs per game. sociation of Tennessee All-Star leading scorer and first 1,000 Black College Nines announced Copeland played in 54 games selection. point scorer. its postseason awards for the 2016 with 188 at-bats. He maintained During his high school career “AJ Mosby will give us the baseball season. Jackson State Uni- a .420 batting average and a .628 Reed averaged 12 points, eight ability to really stitch the floor versity Sophomore Jesus Santana slugging percentage. He recorded rebounds and two blocked shots with his ability to shoot the was named Black College Nines 62 runs, 79 hits, 18 doubles, three per game and was 45 percent ball,” said Robinson. Player of the Year and grabbed a triples, five home runs, 38 RBIs, from beyond the arc. Dulin is a graduate transfer spot on the Large School Division and 118 total bases. He ranks first “Yalen brings a lot of energy from Bethune-Cookman Uni- First Team. in the nation in hits by pitch with and athleticism along with the versity. The 6 foot 4 inches ath- Two other Jackson State players 26.0, second in hits by pitch per ability to defend and rebound, lete also played junior college were recognized; Cornelius Cope- game, third in batting average, 10th which will help us run our basketball for Dundalk before land was named to the First Team in runs per game, 17th in runs and break,” said Robinson. his two seasons at Bethune- and Miguel Yrigoyen was named to 43rd in slugging percentage. Patterson is a 6 feet 2 inches Cookman. At Dundalk, Denzel the Second Team. Yrigoyen was this season’s start- guard coming to the Braves averaged 18 points per game Santana improved from his fresh- ing pitcher for Jackson State. He from Columbia State Commu- along 4.5 rebounds. As a junior man season collecting 61 runs, 212 appeared in 16 games with two nity College by way of Western at Bethune-Cookman, Dulin at-bats, 59 hits, 16 doubles and 17 complete games for a 9-3 record. Kentucky. He played at Wheeler started 22 of 25 games. home runs for 67 RBIs. He main- He held the mound for 84.0 innings High School in Marietta, Geor- “Denzel will bring us much tained a .278 batting average and with 79 hits against, 43 earned runs, gia and was named an honorable needed athleticism and leader- a .594 slugging percentage. San- 98 strikeouts, and a 4.61 earned run mention all-state player by the ship to the floor this season,” tana ranks 11th nationally in RBIs, average. He ranked 39th nationally Atlanta Journal-Constitution. said Robinson. “He is complete- 17th in home runs, 24th in RBIs in victories and 45th in strikeouts Scout Inc. has Patterson ranked ly healthy and ready to be an per game, 26th in runs and 29th in per nine innings. Cornelius Copeland PHOTO BY RON O’ROURKE SPORTS as a 3-star player. impact player for Alcorn State.” MVSU’s Kern appointed NCAA Regional Advisory Committee representative

Mississippi Link Newswire ball program on April 4 and has mittee chair until May 2018. Mississippi Valley’s head been appointed as the NCAA Grambling State’s Nadine Do- women’s basketball coach Jes- Regional Advisory Committee mond will hold the position of sica Kern is quickly adjusting representative for the SWAC WBCA Conference Captain to her position at the helm of women’s basketball program. representative until September the Devilettes and within the Kern’s appointment expires in 2019 and Alcorn State’s Court- Southwestern Athletic Confer- September 2019. ney Pruitt will represent as the ence. Jackson State’s Surina Dixon WBCA Coaches Poll represen- Kern was named head coach will serve as the SWAC wom- tative until September 2019 as Kern of the MVSU women’s basket- en’s basketball coaches com- well.

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www.mississippilink.com JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 Jamison, Hines honored at 34th annual Fred and Adele Astaire Awards By Joan H. Allen Associate Publisher, Daily Challenge The Fred and Adele Astaire Awards, which honors out- standing dance and choreog- raphy on stage and screen, recently announced the 2016 winners and presented special awards on May 16, at a gala awards ceremony in New York. “Shuffle Along” topped the list with three awards. Judith Jamison, artistic direc- tor emeritus of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, was presented with the Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award. Nigel Lythgoe, execu- tive producer of “So You Think Joan H. Allen, the host of INSIDE NEW YORK and You Can Dance,” received the editor of the Daily Challenge (left) poses for a photo Rachel McLaren, a dancer with the Alvin Ailey Ameri- award for Outstanding Contri- with Fred and Adele Astaire Awards Honoree Maurice can Dance Theater performs “Cry” in tribute to Judith bution to the Field of Dance. Hines who received the Outstanding Body of Work Judith Jamison raises her Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award, dur- Jamison at the recent Fred and Adele Astaire Awards Broadway director, chore- Award. (Kevin Mason/Daily Challenge) ing the recent Fred and Adele Astaire Awards ceremony in New York City. ceremony in New York City. ographer and Tony-nominated actor Maurice Hines, who ap- gram that honors ‘dancers’ and What more can you ask for, I Attmore, “Shuffle Along” (Best Paul McGill, “The Legend Of 1931. The awards remain the peared off-roadway this season I say that with a capital ‘D’… love dance!” Male Dancer); Andy Blanken- Georgia McBride” (Outstand- gold standard for excellence in his show “Tappin’ Through because, yes, we’re artists but, Hines will also be taking buehler, “Hamilton,” Savion ing Choreography off-Broad- in dance and choreography on Life,” was recognized with a we were born dancers … danc- his fabulous and critically ac- Glover, “Shuffle Along,” and way). Broadway. special recognition award for ers can move and lift people claimed show, “Tappin’ Thru Sergio Trujillo, “On Your Feet” Established in 1982, The The Fred and Adele Astaire Outstanding Body of Work in and take them to another world. Life” on the road starting this (Best Choreographer, 3-way Fred and Adele Astaire Awards Awards benefit The Douglas Dance. Joan Fallon, found- It’s astonishing, wonderful and fall. The Manzuri brothers, tie); “Shuffle Along” (Out- recognize outstanding achieve- Watt Family Fund for the Per- er and CEO of Curemark, we get paid for it.” who will be performing with standing Ensemble in a Broad- ment in dance on Broadway forming Arts, which provides was presented with a special Jamison said she was most him on tour, said performing way Show); Dave Scott, “High each season. This year, the dance/movement therapy ser- achievement award for her excited to see Hines and Rachel their special tribute that, “it’s Strung” (Outstanding Choreog- awards program has been ex- vices to students in New York work in the field of autism re- McLaren, an Ailey dancer, who a great privilege to honor him raphy in Film); Rumi Oyama, tended to Off-Broadway. City District 75 Public Schools. lated disorders. was doing an excerpt of “Cry.” with ‘A Humble Tribute’ – only “Sayonara” (Outstanding Fe- The award was established The Daily Challenge is a Before accepting her award, Hines said it was an honor to for Maurice.” male Dancer off-Broadway); with the cooperation of Fred member publication of the Na- Jamison told Inside New York be with all of his fellow danc- The 2016 Broadway and off- Robert Creighton, “Cagney” Astaire to honor him and his tional Newspaper Publishers that she was so excited to get ers and “Carmen de Lavallade Broadway winners are: Jane (Outstanding Male Dancer off- sister, Adele, who starred with Association. Learn more about this award, “because the Astaire giving me the award for my Krakowski, “She Loves Me” Broadway); Connor Gallagher, her brother in 10 Broadway becoming a member at www. Awards is the only award pro- body of work, I’m thrilled. (Best Female Dancer); Phillip “The Robber Bridegroom” and musicals between 1917 and nnpa.org. ‘Soul Train’ franchise acquired by BET Networks

Trice Edney News Wire BET has aired the Soul Train opportunities in the works, we look “Its quest to provide decades BET Networks announced in Awards since 2009 over its Cen- forward to finding engaging and of unique, original programming April that it had acquired the assets tric channel. This purchase brings smart ways to grow the brand while across multiple platforms will final- of Soul Train from InterMedia Part- together two of the most globally preserving its heritage and legacy in ly be realized under the leadership ners and The Yucaipa Companies. recognized brands in entertainment. music, dance and fashion.” of Debra Lee, chairman and CEO of The assets include the Soul Train “BET Networks is honored to Tony Cornelius, the son of Soul BET Networks,” Cornelius contin- brand, and more than a thousand have acquired a brand with such a Train’s founder, expressed enthusi- ued in a statement. hours of archival footage from the rich history and unique content that asm for the news of BET’s acqui- “Having a strong relationship show’s 37-year history. Terms of the is forever relevant to all segments of sition. “I am thrilled that Viacom’s with Richard Gay, I look forward to purchase were not disclosed. our audience,” Richard Gay, execu- BET Networks will carry on the continuing my trusted partnership The iconic show was sold by its tive vice president of Strategy and legacy of ‘Soul Train’ and its rich with the BET family, who I will creator Don Cornelius to InterMe- Operations at BET Networks said in heritage of more than three decades work with to grow my father’s icon- dia in 2008, just four years before a statement. “With a Broadway play of positive black oriented program- ic brand globally in unprecedented Don Cornelius, creator of Soul Train, sold the show to Inter- his death. and a concert tour as examples of ming.” ways.” Media in 2008. 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 9 - 15, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

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