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It’s all about timing Leadership forum JSU named Wayne Brent its seventh celebrates Women’s head men’s basketball coach History Month Women who lead and women as social change agents By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor Closing this year’s Women’s History Month was a joint effort by the Jackson State University Development Foundation Wom- en’s Council, the Jackson Chap- ter of the Links philanthropy organization, and Tougaloo Col- lege. A forum was created where women of influence, as agents of change and holding power packed positions came together to share what has shaped and directed their lives and careers. Dr. Beverly W. Hogan, Mavis P. James and Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers The historic setting in the Ben- nie G. Thompson Academic and see” film, the distinguished are “connected by their commit- Civil Rights Research Center on women all acknowledged that ment to equality..., celebrating the Tougaloo College campus es- they indeed were “Standing on leadership of women today and tablished a sense of reverence for Their Sisters’ Shoulders.” honoring women who have em- these women. As panel partici- Also the three participating in- Coach Brent proudly shows off his JSU jacket. pant Constance Slaughter-Har- stitutions’ statement of purpose Leadership forum Read story on page 20 vey made reference to a “must for the forum stated that they Continued on page 3 “It takes a village” and 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc. answers the call Paying it forward: from By Ayesha K. Mustafaa and prior members continu- Editor ously reactivate and there are the Veterans of Civil Out front, the corner sign tons of inquiries. at the home of the 100 Black He described his journey Men of Jackson, Inc., 5360 through the organization to Rights Movement to Highland Dr., reads, “It becoming its eighth president. takes a whole village to raise “I joined the organization a child.” Don Lewis was when I was 30 years old, Young People’s Project ceremoniously installed as and I’m now 50. In the first By Stephanie president of the organization month, I was elected as re- R. Jones March 3, 2013, and said this cording secretary and served Contributing Writer is more than a slogan: “This two years for the founding It was a re- is what we do on a daily ba- president Leroy Walker. turn home, sis.” their old New officers inducted for the 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc.: (L – R) Dr. Marcel D. According to Lewis, The Turner, treasurer; Zachary S. Williams, corresponding secretary; Don Lewis, CPA, s t o m p i n g 100 Black Men of Jackson, 100 Black Men president; Dr. Marcus D. Chanay, vice president, Kodi D. Hobbs, recording secretary ground, their Inc. has 75 active members Continued on page 2 PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON safe haven during trou- bled times. Dr. Myrlie Evers-William and Dr. Beverly Hogan Members of Celebrating with the faithful: Antioch Christian Church installs new pastor Veterans of the Mississippi to be back at Tougaloo,” Civil Rights Movement, Goodloe Palmer said. “Tou- Songs, prayers and sermons usher in Lonnie O’Quinn as pastor Inc. gathered at Touga- galoo provided a refuge and loo College for five days lodging for many of the out- By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob Wednesday through Sun- of-town Freedom Riders Special to The Mississippi Link day, March 20 - 24, 2013, to who came in 1963 to protest revisit history, examine the racial injustice here and to PORT GIBSON - The amiable, present and plot a path for help spur changes.” articulate and awesome Pastor the future, as it celebrated The conference provided Lonnie O’Quinn received Clai- its 8th annual conference. a forum for young people, borne County Antioch Christian like the ones who shaped Church’s leadership mantle Sat- “Seventy-two veterans urday, March 23, 2013. who fought tirelessly for the movement in the 60s. Clerics, families, friends and social equality in the 1960s Attended by about 250 peo- observers converged on the his- attended the conference, ple, it included workshops, some of whom had not been film screenings, book sign- toric hill top church strategi- (L-R) Reverends Brown, Wells, Johnson, Hughes, Cruel, Wells and Edwards with Pastor O’Quinn at mic. cally perched on woodlands. It back to Mississippi in 50 ings and events honoring was transformed into a biblical years,” said Cynthia Good- some involved in the move- melody of prayer in oratori- gation cheering, applauding and encircled O’Quinn and his wife intendent, Rev. Elijah Brown, of- loe Palmer, executive direc- ment. cal theater style. The inspiring laughing. and prayed for them to lead and tor of the veterans organiza- songs, prayers, commendations The ceremony hit its apogee, guide the church with God’s Pastor installation tion. Paying it forward and reflections kept the congre- when all the clergy - about 20 - Grace. Claiborne School super- Continued on page 7 “Overall, the veterans Continued on page 14 were extremely excited

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100 Black Men Continued from page 1 “After his tenure ended, household and high crime our communities some chil- J.R. Jones became the sec- rate, including young black dren don’t have natural par- ond president and with him men killing each other. ents. And it is important that I served as corresponding “100 Black Men can fill in they have others to take care secretary for two years. I for that absentee father, and of them. also served under president we can help make our com- “The motto here is the Af- Barnett Taylor for two years. munities safer. rican proverb, ‘It takes a vil- “Then under president Les- “A lot of the men in the or- lage to raise a child.’ These lie McLemore, I transitioned ganization are entrepreneurs. men are a village. While into the position of treasur- They look out for their men- you hear about them doing er, since I was a CPA. Les- tees when openings come these things, know that they lie served for two years and up at their particular job or are taking from their own rotated off to Robert Gibbs, company. They look to see if time, from their weekends to who became the fifth presi- any of them qualify for that spend with a child. dent. With him, I remained position. “They help to make their four years as treasurer. “We are in the schools and boys whole again. We often “The next president was have contact with our boys talk about doing all you can Eric Stringfellow with whom and spend time with them for the child, but then send I remained two years as trea- every week. We treat these him back into a sick com- surer and two years as vice boys just like we would munity. How can you make president. After him was treat our own child. If they that child whole? So it is the Shelton Swanier, who served are having a problem with attachment that these men as president for four years, a teacher or having a prob- give to those young boys that and I served with him as vice lem with a lesson, we get in- make them feel like ‘I am Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis (L) and State Senator Sollie Norwood (R) join 100 Black Men new president Don A. Lewis and president. Then naturally, it volved.” somebody, and I have some- past presidents J.R. Jones, Leroy Walker Jr., Judge Robert Gibbs and Shelton Swanier. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON was my turn to step up to the The organization has been one who cares about me.’” plate and be president.” asked by Gov. Phil Bryant’s Lyles said the men also tion also works “to save lives With longevity and the office to join in a fatherhood teach fiscal responsibility, through offering an aquatics ability to work together, initiative to mentor young how to manage themselves program in the summer - free Lewis said the members black men in June. on the job and to live within to the youth. Black males and have a common purpose and “We have the pathway to their means. She said while black girls are taught swim- goal, “to help our inner city success program and entre- Mississippi statistics show it ming and water safety. We boys who don’t have a father preneurship program. We has the highest rate of obe- participate in other activities figure in the home.” place an emphasis on health sity and teenage pregnan- in the community. The orga- Lewis said, “We want to - teaching healthy lifestyles cies, the message 100 Black nization gives its financial make a difference in their and nutrition,” Lewis ex- Men want to project is that dollars to support other agen- lives. Once you start men- plained. “we are here for the com- cies and their activities.” toring, you get attached to “We will conduct a health munity and don’t plan to go The local organization the child and the child does fair here this summer and anywhere.” belongs to the international not want to let go. Soon they offer free health screening. “While you see this great 100 Black Men of Ameri- move on to high school. But Many of our men have been caliber of men, some may ca which has 105 chapters particularly those first years helped with these screen- think it is an elite organiza- made up of men of color. It in elementary school, they ings. Some did not know tion but it absolutely is not. is a 501(c)3 organization. just want to stay with you. they have advanced pros- 100 Black Men also address- To learn more about 100 They keep you connected trate cancer until they were es the issues faced by single Black Men of Jackson, Inc., with your convictions.” screened at the health fair. black women who are the its mentoring program or Lewis said these black 100 Black Men’s execu- only parent in the home; they for men who want to become men are not deterred by the tive director is Maxine Lyles. reach out to help them too.” members, call 601-366- Lewis and Executive Director Maxine Lyles at the pool area of the 100 Black Men of absentee black father in the She said, “It is true that in Lyles said the organiza- 8301. Jackson, Inc. Village PHOTO BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA www.mississippilink.com March 28 - April 3, 2013 THE mississippi link • 3

Leadership forum Continued from page 1 powered others. These are women this April 2013. of her husband; she was an inde- from all generations and walks of Slaughter-Harvey said, “I am pendent thinker and an independent life. These are women who have pleased to return to Tougaloo,” woman. broken through the glass ceiling, where she attended during her col- Dr. Owens is associate profes- women who have been and continue lege years. She said being a leader sor and vice chair of the Obstetrics to be change agents. Their stories was something she often shied away and Gynecology at the University will motivate and inspire.” from because in high school, to be of Mississippi Medical Center. A The commonalities expressed on referred to as a leader was a negative Birmingham native, he attended March 24 also stood out. Each of - “students got in trouble and I was the Medical College of Virginia in these women who are looked up to considered the ring leader.” Richmond, completed her OB-GYN and depended on by others in their She said, “My influence came residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital professions stated emphatically that from my mother. When we went to and a fellowship in maternal-fetal they “are not defined by what they bed at night, my momma was on her medicine at University of Missis- do.” Each at some point referenced knees. When you got up, she was sippi Medical Center (UMMC). In their parents - mothers and fathers on her knees in prayer. When I went 2010, she became the first African- - as the great change agents in their to school, she prayed for me every American female to head a depart- own lives. day.” ment in the history of UMMC. Panelists Dr. Michelle Y. Owens at podium, (Seated) Dr. Flonzie Brown-Wright, Atty. Constance Slaughter-Harvey The panelists of “Women So- Slaughter-Harvey spoke of the She related how her mother in- and Atty. Bonnie Allen. PHOTOS BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA cial Change Agents” were Flonzie greatness of women like Shirley Ch- tegrated a high school in Birming- (Goodloe) Brown-Wright, Con- isholm, whom she said was not fully ham, escorted by police to class, and engineering school. She said she was been about making a lot of money. “Women don’t get hung up on stance Slaughter-Harvey, Bonnie appreciated. She spoke of her former graduated as salutatorian. Although fortunate to have a mother who told “You wanted to go out and make a egos,” said Hogan. “Once women Allen, and Dr. Michelle Y. Owens. student and now judge Denise Ow- she had higher grades than the white you that you can do anything that difference and make your mother wanted to emulate men even in Brown-Wright is a veteran of ens as a confident and compassion- student, her A from her former black you want to do. proud.” dress. But if you are not afraid to the Civil Rights Movement of Mis- ate woman and leader. She added school was not considered equal “I’ve been in a man’s world since “I had strong men in my life also. dress and act like a woman and say sissippi, who worked to advance that over the years, she has come to to the A in the white school, so she I was 18 years old,” she said. “But My father told me that I could do your priorities are your children, voter rights and improve the lives of know that “men and women are dif- graduated in second place. know that your profession does not anything I wanted to do, that there then men will respect that. people in her hometown of Canton, ferent in their being and in their ap- Dr. Owens said her mother while define you. Women have a stronger were no limits; do well and do your “Women are not the mirror image Miss. The first person she registered proaches.” integrating the school went to drink sense of identity. When a woman best. of men. Even with men, we have to vote was her 54-year-old father. Allen referenced her great admi- from what had been a whites only goes home she is mom and that is “There are challenges we face ev- to touch their souls too. Leave the She is a community organizer, lec- ration for the very esteemed group water fountain and to her surprise the most important job.” eryday and we have to be grounded world a greater place. We have come turer, and author of “Looking Back of women present by stating, “I am found that the water was the same as “But know that as president of in faith and it is family that sustains a long way and have more today and to Move Forward.” very honored to be here.” She is an what she got in her blacks only foun- Jackson State University is not who me. At the end of the day, your fam- we are encouraged.” The women who inspired her attorney and development director tain. So why was this kept from her? I am; I have my priorities. A fun- ily will be the last ones standing with Tribute was paid to Myrlie Evers- were Sojourner Truth, Dr. Mary for the Mississippi Center for Jus- Doctors were seen as someone damental difference for men and you.” Williams on her 80th birthday, who McLeod Bethune and her mother, tice, a statewide legal and policy who made things better, so she want- women is that men are defined by She said the emails about “girl- in her own right is an eloquent and Ms. Lillie. She related her disap- advocacy organization advocating ed to be a doctor. Her grandmother what they do; women are defined friends” get her attention the most. effective leader. Evers-Williams said pointment when her students didn’t racial and economic justice through had never seen a black doctor and by their family.” Meyers gave ac- “We do need to respect each other to remember that she is more than know who Mary McLeod Bethune systemic change. was suspicious when one came into colades to the first African American more,” she said. “I can walk into a the “widow of someone.” However, was. They didn’t know that she used She began her work with the cen- her hospital room. So a great divide woman astronaut, Dr. Mae Jemison room of women who do not speak she quickly added that her husband, left over bus fare to start a school. ter as a Katrina legal volunteer while was closed with her decision to go - a woman with style. English and we can have a connec- Medgar Evers, was a great benefac- Bethune believed she could do living in Michigan as president of into medicine. Hogan said her goals have not tion. tor to women as well. something so great with so little. She the Center for Law and Renewal at The respondents to the forum had courage, tenacity and great will, the Fetzer Institute. Her experiences panel presentations were Dr. Bever- explained Brown-Wright. come from her Florida background ly Wade Hogan, who became presi- Slaughter-Harvey is founder and which most seem to think is not dent of Tougaloo College in May president of the Legacy Education part of the southern experience. Al- 2002 as its first woman and the 13th and Community Empowerment len said she learned about the Civil president to lead the historic institu- Foundation, Inc. She became the Rights movement in Mississippi. tion; and Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers, the first African American female to She credited her eighth grade 10th president of Jackson State Uni- serve as a judge in Scott County and English teacher, Betty Duncan, with versity and a professor of civil and President Jimmy Carter appointed helping her through the years of in- environmental engineering. her to the Presidential Scholars tegration. Duncan told her, “This is Meyers related her experiences Commission. In 1996, student mem- how it’s going to be and we are go- of being the only woman and some- bers named the Black Law Student ing to get along.” She said, “Miss times the only black in her class and Association at the University of Duncan stood on the right side of on the job as a civil engineer. She Mississippi in her honor. She will be justice.” said when she graduated from high inducted into the University of Mis- She also credited her grandmother school, her high school counselor sissippi Law School’s Hall of Fame who raised her father after the death would not sign her applications to

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www.mississippilink.com March 28 - April 3, 2013 THE mississippi link • 5 Business of the Black Press to serve special role By Freddie Allen disconnect is that only spent rough- it for 10 minutes.” NNPA Washington Correspondent the people that ly $1.2 million After the panel discussion, WASHINGTON (NNPA) - came before us advertising in Cloves Campbell, chairman of Like its white counterpart, black don’t think that black newspa- the National Newspaper Pub- newspapers must adjust to a rap- we want the infor- pers and nearly a lishers Association, said that idly changing digital age. But mation.” billion dollars in reaching that younger, more unlike white newspapers, the During the other media buys. connected Hip Hop generation Black Press continues to play a panel discussion, Chavis said remains a top priority. valuable and unique role in the Butler said that all advertisers “Our readership is getting old- African American community, the Hip Hop gen- should be held er and we have to make sure that panelists said at a panel at the eration not only accountable. “We we put content in our newspa- National Press Club, March 14. wants informa- march for every- pers that the younger generation “I’m a product of black tion, but they also thing else, why wants to read,” said Campbell. schools and black churches,” desperately needs can’t we march “Bringing Jineea in was the said Benjamin Chavis, an online leadership, and for the Black best thing that we could have educator and longtime activist. the Black Press Press?” asked done to get that other perspec- “The Black Press has a value to can fill that void. Chavis, who is tive from a younger person who all people, but if black people “You guys have also the president is right there on the ground don’t celebrate the black press got to come teach (L-R) NNPA News Wire Editor-in-Chief George Curry, Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree, NNPA of the Hip Hop with the people we are trying why should we expect other us,” said Butler Foundation Chairman Karl Rodney, Hip Hop Union Social Services founder Jineea Butler NNPA Chairman Summit Action to reach. Having her here and people to celebrate it?” speaking to an Cloves Campbell, Civil Rights leader Benjamin Chavis, and Director of African American Media for the Network, a non- having her participate more in Harvard Law Professor audience of black White House Kevin Lewis stand together after the State of the Black Press panel discussion in Washington, profit group that the future will be the key to our Charles Ogletree also praised publishers. ”You D.C. Photo courtesy Freddie Allen/NNPA works with Hip success.” the Black Press noting that he need to show us Hop artists and Campbell also said that the still prefers to hold a printed the way.” We can use our newspapers to rican American Media for the entertainers to engage young black press has to embrace tech- copy of black newspapers. But Chavis, who works with reaffirm that recognition, and I White House, stated, “There is people for social and political nology and learn to connect to the youngest member of the many Hip Hop artists, agreed guarantee that reciprocity can no Barack Obama presidency change. “We need to think about readers through social media. panel challenged members of that publishers, who suffer from take off.” without the Black Press. It’s advertising in a new way.” He also added that black news- the National Newspaper Pub- an aging readership, need to at- Ogletree said both old and not just the Black Press, it’s Lewis said, “There’s a history papers also need to be more lishers Association (NNPA) to track younger readers, many of young can benefit from better the black community and black in the Black Press. I think there community-oriented and show target younger readers. whom get their news primarily communications. “It’s cheaper, leaders.” is also a lot of worth in having a more support for local organiza- Jineea Butler, founder of So- through mobile devices. it’s efficient, it’s very effective Lewis said Obama supported physical newspaper. But news is tions. cials Services of Hip Hop and “The Hip Hop generation and when young people are the Black Press and recognized so immediate, that there is a val- “We have to hit the ground the Hip Hop Union, said the didn’t fall out of the sky,” he reading, we need to make sure that black newspapers were a ue in having something online and get some perspective on Hip Hop generation needs sup- said. “They were given birth to they’re reading about what’s great conduit to the black com- as soon as something happens. what readers want by hosting port, too. “Corporations come by this generation. The irony is happening to us as well,” he munity.” But some publishers In the past, we would be able to forums, round table discussions to the Hip Hop community and some of us don’t even recognize said. have complained that the 2012 embargo something for a week, and focus groups,” Campbell engage us,” said Butler. “The or affirm what we gave birth to. Kevin Lewis, director of Af- Obama presidential campaign but now we’re just embargoing said.

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Second Place - Cardozo Middle - Team members are (alphabetically) Ajavious Brown, Lakymberya Buckner, Malik Third Place - Blackburn Middle - Team members are (alphabetically) Dahiana Barasz, Terrence Brent, Tyrese Du- James, Desmond Jones, Keysean McClain, Amani Rucker, Trevian Strong, and Shantell White. Brittany Austin and bose, Taylor Parmley, Eliza Reese, Tahriesha Smith, and Lania Thompson. Bridget Harkins is the team’s coach and Darron Daniels are the team’s coaches. Dr. Josephine Kelly is the principal at Cardozo. Dr. Marietta Carter is the principal. Timberlawn educator named Murrah student honored Teacher of the Week by Board of Trustees The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire Murrah student Helena Hodge Timberlawn Elementary delivered the pledge before the teacher Kristin Brown was March 19, 2013, Board meeting. honored at the school March She is an excellent student who 7, as the Watson Quality Ford exemplifies good moral charac- Teacher of the Week. She was ter. recognized for being an out- She maintains an active extra- standing instructional leader curricular life as a faithful mem- and role model. With five ber of the Murrah cheerleading years of teaching experience, squad, student council, advanced Brown is noted for her creativ- choir, soccer team, and tennis ity, high level of motivation, team. She is an active member of and encouragement. New Jerusalem Baptist Church “Ms. Brown uses her cre- where she serves on the praise ativity and sense of novelty dance team and in the youth min- to help all students access istry. Jackson School Board Secretary Timothy Collins presents a Certifi- the curriculum in meaningful Timberlawn Elementary teacher Kristin Brown is recognized by Principal She has volunteered for the cate of Appreciation to Murrah High School student Helena Hodge for ways,” said Timberlawn Prin- Jamellah Johnson and representatives of Watson Quality Ford as Teacher Feed the Homeless Program, delivering the Pledge of Allegiance during the March 19, 2013, Board cipal Jamella Johnson. Learn- of the Week. Read to Children Program, and I of Trustees meeting. ing in her classroom is engag- Dance, LLC. ing for children and adults tion systems from Mississippi a difference in the lives of his She has won the Hinds County Theta Jabberwock Miss Conge- and Murrah Principal Dr. Fred- alike.” State University and a master’s or her students. Watson Qual- Distinguished Young Women niality Award. rick Murray were present at the Principal Johnson joined degree from Belhaven Univer- ity Ford and WAPT encourage Scholarship and the Delta Sigma Her mother, Luigia Hodge, meeting to show support. representatives from Watson sity in elementary education. students, parents, and schools Quality Ford as they presented She is pursuing a specialist de- to nominate teachers for the Brown with a check for $100, gree in educational leadership, Watson Quality Ford Home a Teacher of the Week trophy, to be completed summer 2013. Team Teacher of the Week a $25 gift card, and other gifts. Each week, Watson Quality honor. Brown earned her bachelor’s Ford honors a teacher in cen- To nominate a teacher, visit degree in business informa- tral Mississippi who has made WAPT.com. Bates Elementary students win first place in Regional Reading Fair The Mississippi Link Newswire Brittnie and Brianna Leggett, fifth grade students at Bates Elementary, won first place in the family division at the Mississippi Re- gional Reading Fair held Friday, March 1, at Jackson State University. They will advance to the State Reading Fair competition to be held April 16, 2013, at the Mississippi School for the Blind. Brittnie and Brianna Leggett GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS O N L I N E AT: www.mississippilink.com EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com March 28 - April 3, 2013 THE mississippi link • 9 Winners announced for the Region II Science and Engineering Fair The Mississippi Link Newswire It starts at $30 a unit and it could lows cars to generate ener- Jarian Cottingham said his go down to as little as $10 as you gy as they stop on brakes. participation in this year’s Mis- increase the number of units pro- “I think one of the most sissippi Region II Science and duced.” rewarding things for me Engineering Fair at Jackson State Cottingham was among nearly was the chance to talk University has been a great moti- 1,500 students from 250 public with someone who works vator. and private schools in Claiborne, on braking systems at Nis- After winning the upper fair’s Copiah, Hinds, Jefferson, Madi- san,” said Biswas. “Get- top award Cottingham said he’s son, Rankin and Warren counties ting to talk to someone more determined to find ways to who participated in the two-day who provides that sort inspire others to become interested fair held on JSU’s campus. Stu- of feedback is helpful. I in computer science engineering. dents presented projects in the know how to move for- Cottingham won the 2013 MSEF areas of science, mathematics and ward.” Region II Best of Fair for a device technology. First, second and third he’s promoting as an inexpensive The lower fair for grades 1-6 place winners from grades The top four winners of the Miss. Science and Engineering Upper Fair alternative to mobile devices and were held March 21. The up- 7-12 advanced to the Mis- are from left, Marina Ali, 3rd place; Raveena Aggarwal, 2nd place; Aritra computers. per fair for grades 7-12 was held sissippi Science and Engi- Biswas, 1st place and Jarian Cottingham, Best of Fair. All are students at “It’s aimed at poorer regions March 22. neering Fair, also at JSU. St. Andrews Episcopal School. and people who don’t have ac- All of this year’s top winners in The Best of Fair finalist cess to that type of technology the upper fair were St. Andrews and the 1st Place overall ING-The Science Behind the Law you can understand what’s Jarian Cottingham, a senior at St. Andrews and the classroom. I’m looking students. Aritra Biswas, a senior, winner will represent MSEF - Re- of Attraction, details why human going on around you and Episcopal School was the Best of Fair win- to get a patent for it,” said Cot- was named 1st Place overall win- gion II at the International Science beings become what they think you can be successful,” ner during the Mississippi Science and En- tingham, a senior at St. Andrews ner. The 2nd Place overall winner Engineering Fair May 12-18 in about. He talked to the students Crutcher said. gineering Region II Upper Fair Episcopal School. “It’s supposed was Raveena Aggarwal, a ninth- Pittsburgh. about the importance of setting Cottingham said he was to be a more affordable solution. It grader, and the 3rd Place overall On Friday, author and entre- goals. grateful for the experience can perform the needed functions winner was Marina Ali, an 11th preneur Kolie Crutcher addressed “I told them to stay focused on and for the help he’s renamed the device, CC32813, af- of the computer, but you have to grader. the students. Crutcher’s published math and science. It makes them ceived from school officials. ter my sister. Her name is Camera program it or have it programmed. Biswas created a device that al- self-help book, ELECTRIC LIV- become thinkers. If you can think, “I want to thank my parents. I Cottingham,” he said. Annual Hinds CC arts Alcorn State University announces 2013 Commencement scholarships renamed speakers and celebrities for late English chair The Mississippi Link Newswire nization. His energetic and Alcorn President M. skilled leadership has ex- The Mississippi Link Newswire Christopher Brown II an- panded the League’s work RAYMOND - This year’s announced that Marc H. Mori- around and empowerment nual Mississippi and the Arts al, president and CEO of the agenda, which is redefining scholarships at Hinds Communi- National Urban League - the civil rights in the 21st cen- ty College were renamed for the nation’s largest civil rights tury with a renewal empha- late Peggy Brent, the program’s organization, will serve as sis on closing the economic founder who died in January. a keynote speaker during gaps between whites and Brent, the longtime chair and Alcorn’s 142nd Commence- blacks as well as rich and curriculum coordinator of the ment Convocation May 11 poor Americans. English and Modern Foreign at 8:30 a.m. in the Davey L. Gwendolyn Boyd is the Language Department on the Whitney HPER Complex. first African-American to Marc H. Morial Raymond Campus, began Mis- Additionally, the 2013 earn a Master of Science sissippi and the Arts Week 31 Baccalaureate Ceremony degree in mechanical en- mencement activities. Over years ago to showcase talent and scheduled for Friday, May gineering from Yale Uni- the years, she has become give students, employees and the 10 at 3 p.m. in the Davey versity. In December 2009, known for her own spine- community the opportunity for Pictured from left are Jessica Crose, Makayla Byers and Hinds Com- L. Whitney HPER Complex President Obama nomi- tingling renditions of Judy enrichment. munity College President Dr. Clyde Muse. will feature the Rev. Dr. nated her to serve on the Garland’s “Over the Rain- This year’s scholarships, fund- Gwendolyn Elizabeth Boyd, Board of Trustees of the bow.” In 2012, Rucker re- ed by the Hinds Community Col- rial Scholarship in Art; Orionna Lula B. Green of Jackson, Peggy mechanical engineer and Barry Goldwater Scholar- leased her national CD de- lege Foundation, are awarded to T. Brumfield of Brookhaven, Brent Memorial Scholarship in civic leader, as the keynote ship and Excellence in Edu- but “You Deserve” with 11 Jessica Crose of Greenville, Peg- Peggy Brent Memorial Scholar- Speech. speaker. cation Foundation and she hit songs. gy Brent Memorial Scholarship ship in Music; Zia E. Saraiva of Presentation of the arts scholar- “We are pleased with our received Senate confirma- Choreographer, educator, in English; Makayla D. Byers Caledonia, Peggy Brent Memo- ships kicked off the March 25-28 Commencement line-up this tion in March 2010. Boyd and performing artist, Mi- of Clinton, Peggy Brent Memo- rial Scholarship in History and Mississippi and the Arts Week. year,” said President Brown is an ordained itinerant el- chelle Gibson will also en- of the notable cast of speak- der in the African Method- tertain graduates and guests ers and performers. “Surely, ist Episcopal Church. She during commencement our graduates and all in at- earned her Master of Divin- week. Gibson has toured tendance will be inspired ity degree with honors from and performed throughout Hinds CC registration for summer, and greatly benefit from Howard University School Germany and Japan. Her their words of encourage- of Divinity. Boyd is a mem- motion picture credits in- ment, personal testimonies ber of the Washington, D.C. clude having been cast as a and talents they share.” Alumnae Chapter of Delta featured dancer in the Acad- fall terms begins in April As president of the Na- Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. emy Award nominated film tional Urban League since and served as the 22nd na- “Interview With a Vam- The Mississippi Link Newswire Students should register comprehensive institution 2003, Marc Morial has been tional president. pire,” the Academy Award RAYMOND - Registra- early to get the courses they offering quality, affordable the primary catalyst for an President Brown also winning film “Ray,” and the tion for summer and fall need and the schedule they educational opportunities era of change - a transfor- announced that record- movie “Just My Luck” with classes is just around the want. with more than 170 aca- mation for the nearly 100- ing artist Chrystal Rucker Lindsay Lohan acquiring corner at Hinds Community New students must com- demic, career and technical year old civil rights orga- will perform during Com- Screen Actors Guild status. College. plete the application process programs. With six locations Key dates: and see an adviser before in central Mississippi, Hinds • Registration for MS Vir- they can register for classes, enrolled nearly 12,000 credit tual Community College either in person at one of six students in fall 2012. classes (online) for both new Hinds locations or online. For information and JSU professor awarded and current students begins As Mississippi’s largest schedules, see the Hinds April 2. community college, Hinds website at www.hindscc.edu Community College is a or call 1.800.HindsCC. • Summer and fall registra- Humanities Teacher of the Year tion begins for current students April 8. The Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Humanities • Summer and fall registra- LIBERTY TAX Executive Director Barbara tion begins for new students North Jackson Locations: Carpenter last week present- April 15. SERVICE ® ed Jackson State University 204 Triangle Drive graphic arts professor Jimmy Summer mini-term (two- WE ARE Triangle Mart Mumford his award as the week courses) begins May JSU Humanities Teacher of 15. Eight-week summer EXPERIENCED AND (Northside Dr @ N. State St.) WILL WORK TO the Year for 2012-13. The term, including online, and 601-982-1706 Annual MHC Awards Lun- first four-week summer term PREPARE THE MOST cheon was held at the Mar- classes begin on June 3. The FAVORABLE TAX 5735 I-55 North riott Downtown Jackson, Fri- second four-week term be- RETURN FOR YOU I-55 N @ Beasley Rd day March 22. gins July 1. Each of Mississippi’s 43 The fall term for face-to- (across from Carmax) We offer courtesy pick institutions of higher learning face classes begins Aug. 19 769-251-0265 participates annually in nom- with MS Virtual Community up and drop off services inating a liberal arts instruc- JSU graphic arts professor Jimmy Mumford (right) College (online) classes be- tor for recognition. works with a student in the Mac lab. ginning Aug. 26. HEALTH

10 • the mississippi link March 28 - April 3, 2013 www.mississippilink.com Health care Black men: Here’s institutions unite for your wake-up call By Anton J. Gunn is removing many of The Grio the obstacles to health Have you received a wake-up call care we’ve faced in the first-time Habitat build yet? past. It provides access For too many of us, it takes a sud- The Mississippi Link Newswire interested in supporting and among our community of to preventive services den wake-up call - in the form of This is the first time health improving our community,” caregivers.” – like screenings for a major or minor health crisis - to care institutions in the area said Baptist Health Systems The new homeowner is blood pressure, choles- make us realize that we’re not invin- have collaborated to build a President and CEO Mark no stranger to the Jackson terol, and type 2 diabe- cible. And tragically, for some, that Habitat for Humanity/Metro Slyter. “I think partnering health care industry. She is tes – at no cost to us. call comes too late. Jackson home. The partner- with these other hospitals is Michelle Owens, a licensed It will protect those As black men, we often don’t talk ing institutions are Baptist a great way to emphasize our practical nurse at Hinds of us with pre-existing about our health or seek help until Health Systems, St. Domi- collective responsibility to Comprehensive Medical conditions like asthma something goes wrong. We may ex- nic Health Services, Inc., support the community and Center who holds an associ- or heart disease from ercise and eat right. We may know the University of Mississippi building a Habitat home is ate’s degree in the arts from unfair premium rates how our habits today affect how Medical Center (UMMC) one way to do this.” Hinds Community College. or outright denial of we feel. But what about tomorrow? and Health Management As- Dr. James E. Keeton, vice Owens and her two chil- coverage. It makes Are we making the right choices to sociates (River Oaks Hos- chancellor for Health Affairs dren, Carmen, 5, and Janelle, major investments in stay healthy as we grow older? Most pital, Madison River Oaks, at the University of Missis- 10 months, currently live in America’s network of importantly, are we having the right Crossgates River Oaks, sippi Medical Center, said a rented two-bedroom house community health cen- conversations about health and well- CMMC and Woman’s Hos- UMMC employees and stu- with plumbing, founda- ters, where over a quarter of patients gaps in access to quality care. I’m being with our sons and our fathers, pital). dents have worked on Habi- tion, and safety issues. The served are African-American. And encouraged by the tireless work that with our brothers, our colleagues, The four chief executives tat Homes throughout the plumbing backs up regularly on October 1st, the law will open the our faith- and community-based our neighbors, and our friends? of these institutions - wear- years and found that working in the bathroom, the back door to affordable coverage for mil- groups are doing every day to raise According to the Office of Minor- ing hardhats and Healthcare together in service fosters door doesn’t close complete- lions of African-Americans, through awareness and push policies that will ity Health at the U.S. Department of Build 2013 tee-shirts in their teamwork. ly, and a large hole exposes make the health care system work Health and Human Services, black institution’s colors - will “Taking care of people is the bathroom to the exterior. COMMENTARY for all Americans. They are leading men are 30 percent more likely to gather with Habitat for Hu- what each of our institutions The home is not well insu- the way - but it’s up to all of us to do die from heart disease and 60 per- manity/Metro Jackson offi- does on a daily basis, but we lated, which means higher the Health Insurance Marketplace. our part. cent more likely to die from a stroke cials for a Healthcare Build mostly do it in isolation from utility bills. That means brothers running their The wake-up call that brings than white men. And unfortunately, 2013 media day at 1 p.m. one another,” Keeton said “Getting a Habitat home own businesses will have the oppor- better health to our communities the list goes on - black men still suf- March 28 at the home con- “The opportunity to work means peace of mind,” Ow- tunity to get coverage for themselves, shouldn’t be a private alarm that we fer from higher rates of disease and struction site - 233 Engle- side-by-side to help our fel- ens explained. “There is a lot their employees, and their families. hear alone. It should be a chorus of chronic illness such as prostate can- wood Street. low man is pretty special. I that comes with that - a feel- That means men working in barber voices that speaks to us, our families cer, diabetes and heart disease. Employees from the four think this will be a catalyst ing of security, being more shops, body shops, and construction and our communities. This year, let’s Unless we act now, these dispari- health care institutions plus to help us find other ways to comfortable, and a better companies across America will have put our health in our own hands, and ties will continue to affect genera- students from UMMC will work together in the service sense of stability for my fam- access to affordable coverage if they create a brighter, more secure future tions to come. Their existence should be working together that day of the greater Jackson com- ily. I want my kids to have a don’t have it now. That means when together for all of us. be a wake-up call for all black men. and throughout the eight- munity.” home of their own, not just you hit a rough spot and are between To learn more about the Afford- It’s time to invest not only in our own day building process during Claude W. Harbarger, something we are renting.” jobs, you don’t have to sacrifice the able Care Act, visit www.healthcare. health, but in the health of our com- March and April. The health president of St. Dominic Owens’ home will be lo- well-being of your loved ones. It gov. munities. care institutions will provide Health Services, said the cated in Englewood Gardens, means greater peace of mind and fi- Anton J. Gunn is the director That starts by putting ourselves an equal number of workers project shows unity of pur- formerly a neighborhood nancial security for our families and of External Affairs in the Office of in the driver’s seat when it comes to for each work shift, creating pose among the Jackson of decaying and abandoned communities. Intergovernmental and External our own care. The health care law unprecedented collabora- health care community. properties in west Jackson There’s a lot of great work be- Affairs at the U.S. Department of signed by President Obama in 2010 tion. “Administrators of the local that has been transformed ing done in our community to close Health and Human Services The Jackson area health health care systems have all through the leadership of care leaders said the project expressed a desire to col- Habitat for Humanity/Metro represents cooperation for laborate on efforts to create Jackson. a common community pur- a safer and healthier commu- This new vibrant neigh- pose that can help build co- nity,” said Harbarger. “We borhood of 27 single fam- American Cancer Society operation among the institu- are excited to work collec- ily homes is located west of tions in other areas. tively on this project which Woodrow Wilson Avenue off “As we all work to im- will not only provide a home Bullard Street and is consid- to offer free Women’s prove the health status of for a deserving family but ered a model of neighbor- Mississippians, we are all will also demonstrate unity hood rebirth and restoration. Health Expo in Jackson

The Mississippi Link Newswire the event, and the first PSA The American Cancer Society 250 women to attend will offer a free Women’s Health will receive a compli- Expo Tuesday, April 2, from 9 a.m. mentary gift. until 1:30 p.m. at the Jackson Medi- The Women’s cal Mall, 350 West Woodrow Wil- Health Expo is of- son Drive, Jackson, Miss. 39213. fered by the American Participants will receive infor- Cancer Society thanks mation about getting screened for to a Walmart Foun- breast cancer through mammo- dation grant, funded grams, as well as how to reduce to increase breast cancer screen- sippi Health Center, Inc.- to imple- their risk of breast cancer and other ing rates among African American ment group and one-on-one inter- types of cancer through prevention, women in Jackson, while integrat- ventions to increase screening rates. early detection, physical activity ing a focus on nutrition and obesity. To learn more about this event and nutrition. The program engages volunteers contact Tamara Butler at 601- Free health screenings (including as community health advisors and 321-5514. For more information blood pressure and cholesterol) will local community health providers on cancer or other programs of also be available. - Jackson Hinds Comprehensive the American Cancer Society, call No registration is necessary for Health Center and Central Missis- 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org. NATIONAL

www.mississippilink.com March 28 - April 3, 2013 THE mississippi link • 11 Study finds two- Airport sign falls, thirds of hate killing 10-year-old crimes unreported The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A woman and two of her sons were recovering at hospitals March 24 after a flight information billboard fell on the family at an airport in Alabama, killing a third son. The electronic board, weigh- ing at least 300 pounds, fell March 22 at the Birmingham- Shuttlesworth International Air- By Pete Yost much of an increase in the port. The Associated Press Luke Bresette feeling of futility that hate Heather Bresette sustained WASHINGTON - Despite crime victims are appar- broken ankles and a crushed pel- a concussion; he was released A flight information sign at the newly renovated Birmingham-Shuttles- growing awareness of hate ently experiencing,’’ Jason vis. She was improving - after from Children’s Hospital of Ala- worth International Airport in Birmingham, Ala., fell March 22, killing crimes, the share of those Marsden, executive direc- operations, officials said. bama March 24. one child and injuring his mother and her two other children. Photo crimes reported to police tor of the Matthew Shepard Bresette was still unconscious His 8-year-old brother, Sam, by Tamika Moore / AP has fallen in recent years as Foundation, said in an inter- in intensive care March 24 at was still hospitalized there with more victims of violent at- view. Shepard, a gay college University Hospital. a broken leg and nose. fell and took down an identical of Birmingham’s airport. tacks express doubt that po- student, was killed in a 1998 She did not know that her Luke was the middle child of sign. Mayor William Bell said he lice can or will help. attack that police said was 10-year-old son, Luke, had died. the five. The panel was in a recently talked with the boy’s father and Nearly 2 of 3 hate crimes motivated in part by his sex- The Bresettes, a family of sev- The father, Ryan Bresette, and renovated terminal that includes is pressing officials to explain go unreported to police, the ual orientation. His parents en, took a weeklong vacation in another son and daughter were two concourses. how the sign toppled over. Justice Department’s Bureau started the foundation. Destin, Fla., and were about to at the airport but not injured. The new concourse, which Airport officials would not of Justice Statistics reported Hate groups are becom- fly home to Overland Park, Kan. Airport officials were still try- opened March 13, was part of an elaborate on other safety mea- recently. From 2003 through ing increasingly violent, Tyler Bressette, 5, suffered ing to determine why the panel ongoing $201.6 million upgrade sures being taken. 2006, 46 percent of hate which raises the possibil- crimes were reported to po- ity that victims are afraid to lice. But from 2007 through report the acts to police out 2011, just 35 percent were of fear of reprisal, said Jim Teens appear in court in baby shooting case reported. Bueermann, president of the There was an increase Police Foundation, the na- The Associated Press According to Katrina Free- your baby?’ And I said, ‘No, A woman in the percentage of vic- tion’s oldest police research Two teens suspected in man, Elkins came to her don’t kill my baby!’” can be heard tims of violent hate crimes organization. the shooting of a baby in the house at 8:15 a.m., about an One of the teens allege- s c r e a m i n g who didn’t report the crime The figures in the report coastal city of Brunswick, hour before the killing of the ly fired four shots, grazing in the back- because they believed the come primarily from the Ga., appeared in court March toddler, and she made him West’s ear and striking her ground. Then police could not or would National Crime Victimiza- 25. A judge told the younger grits, eggs and sausage for in the leg, before he walked the police si- not help, from 14 percent tion Survey, which has been of the two teens that he will breakfast. After he ate, she around to the stroller and shot rens drown in 2003-06 to 24 percent in collecting information on be charged with murder. said he accompanied her and the baby in the face. out her cries. De’Marquise 2007-11, the bureau said. crimes motivated by hate Wearing an orange jump- her children when they left Sabrina Elkins, the sister of Elkins ‘‘It’s shocking to see that since 2003. suit, his hands and feet shack- the house at about 11:30 a.m. the older suspect in the Geor- led, the 15-year-old listened to run errands. gia baby’s slaying, said that as Glynn County Judge Timo- “He was with us the whole she believed her brother was thy Barton read his Miranda time,” Freeman said. “There innocent of the charges. She rights. Previously, the boy’s is no doubt in my mind that didn’t know whether he had a age was reported as 14. he is innocent.” lawyer. Barton didn’t indicate if the “That’s what she’s saying, “He couldn’t have done teen would be charged as a but the evidence we’re look- that to a little baby,” she told juvenile or adult, and the teen ing at says something else,” AP. “My brother has a good did not enter a plea. His name Brunswick police spokesman heart.” is not being released because Todd Rhodes said, though he She said that her brother he is a minor. would not elaborate. had been living in Atlanta, Asked if the teen had any Elkins was arrested, along and only returned to Bruns- questions, he told the judge, with the 14-year-old that po- wick a few months ago. Typi- “No sir.” lice said was his accomplice, cally, he would come by her The Brunswick Police after the slain baby’s mother, house in the morning and Department said that they picked him out of a photo they’d go to breakfast. But got a tip that someone was lineup of 24 mugshots police Friday morning, police came crouched in the back seat of a brought to her. to her door as her brother was vehicle as it drove away from She wept and nodded when approaching along the side- the shooting on March 21. a reporter showed her the walk. The Glynn County detec- photo of Elkins taken when “The police came pointing tive’s division spent hours he was booked into the Glynn a Taser at him, telling him following up on the tip and County jail March 22. to get on the ground,” she eventually arrested a 14-year- “He killed my baby, and recalled by phone. “He said, old suspect. The boy’s state- he shot me, too,” she said, ‘What are you getting me for? ments led them to take 17- according to the Associated Can you tell me what I did?’” year old De’Marquise Elkins Press. Police released emergency in to custody. West had just been to the call recordings from callers Elkins is charged with mur- post office a few blocks from who said they heard gunshots der in the death of 13-month- her apartment March 21 and and saw West take her son out old Antonio Santiago. The was pushing her son, Anto- of his stroller, lay him on the baby’s mother, Sherry West, nio, in his stroller while they ground and try to revive him said she was walking home walked past gnarled oak trees using CPR. when Elkins and a younger and blooming azaleas in the “Yes, I heard the shots. boy approached and asked coastal city of Brunswick. Somebody shot this child,” her for money. “He asked me for money said a sobbing caller, who Elkins’ family said he did and I said I didn’t have it,” told the operator there were not shoot the baby. she told The Associated Press three shots fired. “She’s got The aunt of Elkins said on Friday from her apartment, him on the ground. Please, we the 17-year-old was eating which was scattered with her need everything we can get.” breakfast with her when a son’s toys and movies. When the emergency op- 13-month-old baby was shot “When you have a baby, erators asked the callers if in the head in Brunswick, in you spend all your money on the boy was breathing, a man a crime that has shocked the babies. They’re expensive. finally answers, “No, the ba- nation, but that didn’t stop And he kept asking and I just by’s not breathing.” He said police from arresting the teen said ‘I don’t have it.’ And he the child was shot “right be- for murder. said, ‘Do you want me to kill tween the eyes.” 12 • THE mississippi link March 28 - April 3, 2013 www.mississippilink.com Message from the Religion Editor

Shirley Caesar releases album at By Daphne Higgins Fairchild, it offers additional Religion Editor insight into the One who gave As you con- His life for us all. I pray that the end of Women’s History Month tinue to read, you you enjoy it and then share it will see that this with others. Special to The Mississippi Link “You Survived.” Fortune’s skill- do a lot of talk- is not the tradi- Remember the verse that I If you think Shirley Caesar ful meshing of contemporary ing along with tional message often find myself sharing with intends to slow down any time and traditional gospel melodies my singing. that I usually you - Isaiah 52:7 (NIV), which soon, you’ve got another think and uplifting lyrical message on Kurt asked me share with you in reads: “How beautiful on the coming. One listen to her new “God Will ...” go hand-and-hand to dialogue and my weekly editorial. I wanted mountains are the feet of those album, “Good God” (Light Re- with Caesar’s still commanding just turned me to share a personal Easter ex- who bring good news, who pro- cords/eOne Music; March 26), vocals. “God will make a way / loose.” perience with you and actually claim peace, who bring good says it all. The First Lady of He knows exactly what you’ve As for what had a thought in my mind that tidings, who proclaim salva- Gospel is resoundingly back been feeling / So don’t doubt makes a power- I wanted to elaborate on. Sat- tion, who say to Zion, Your God and adding a new addition of and don’t you give up now / ful gospel song, isfied with the message that I reigns!” excellence to Women’s History The God I’m serving is already Caesar added, thought I was going to share, I The Mississippi Link, a mes- Month. working it out,” teaches Caesar. “The song really then began searching for other senger for news in and around I know one day someone will Caesar’s first-time collabora- has to say some- messages to share with you and the state of Mississippi, would come along to take my place / tion with Fortune came at the thing extraordi- in the process I came across an like to help you tell others But they’re gonna have to wait recommendation of Light Re- nary to me and article titled, “Why Did Jesus about all of the blessings that / There’s a fire in my spirit / And cords’ James Robinson. “I took to the needs of Have to Die?” God has bestowed upon you, as I still got pep in my step,” a joy- that to heart and James wrote others. Then I go Look at God. I truly believe well as share the news of your ous Caesar testifies on “I’m Not two wonderful songs,” she re- from there.” Caesar He wanted me to share this place of worship and even those Through, Not Yet.” called. Caesar has question with, you, our readers that you may have visited. change becomes stagnant,” said Accompanied solely by piano Setting the stage for the entire been on the go ever since the and thus, presented me with the You may contact Daphne M. Caesar. “I still sing traditional and organ at the song’s start, project is the album’s opening ti- Durham, N.C. native recorded perfect article. I didn’t have to Higgins at religion@mississip- gospel songs. But when it comes Caesar is off and running once tle track. Caesar and her backing her first single, “I’d Rather Have write a thing. He fixed it so that pilink.com. Fax 601-896-0091 to recording, I don’t want to go the spirited backing choir jumps choir, The Thompson Commu- Jesus,” at the age of 13 as Baby all I have to do is share it. So, or mail your information to The all the way back unless I can in - and brings listeners right nity Singers, lifted every voice Shirley. Caesar’s electrifying here’s my message to you this Mississippi Link, 2659 Livings- bring something new with it.” along for the triumphant ride. on this up-tempo, feel-the-spirit voice and lively stage presence Easter week. Written by Mary ton Road, Jackson, MS 39213. Winner of 11 Grammy And that’s just one of the 12 song that you can’t help but start caught the attention of Albertina Awards, 18 Dove Awards and riveting songs comprising Good singing along while you step in Walker, the queen of gospel mu- 14 Stellar Awards, Caesar was God, written and produced by the name of God. sic and leader of the Caravans. inducted into the North Carolina two more of gospel music’s Additional standouts on the Putting aside her college stud- Learn why Jesus had to die Music Hall of Fame in 2010. shining lights: Kurt Carr and album include “Nice to Be ies in Durham, Caesar spent Along the way, the versatile James Fortune. Nice,” “More and More Like Je- the next eight years performing Special to The Mississippi Link and understanding of his death in talent has collaborated with a “I’m grateful for the message sus,” “Fighting the Good Fight” with the Chicago-based group, Jane, a member of the Chris- these passages from scripture: diverse array of gospel and con- that’s coming out of this par- and a revamp of “Holy Bold- singing lead on several hits in- tianity forum, recently asked, Mark 8:31 temporary artists ranging from ticular album,” said Caesar, who ness,” Caesar’s earlier hit as a cluding “I Won’t Be Back,” “No “Why did Jesus have to die? As Then Jesus began to tell them Dottie Peoples, J. Moss and Kirk is also senior pastor of Mount member of pioneering female Coward Soldiers” and the afore- a Christian I should know the an- that he, the Son of Man, would Franklin to Al Green, Whitney Calvary Word of Faith in Ra- gospel group the Caravans. mentioned “Holy Boldness.” swer to this but I can’t think of suffer many terrible things and be Houston and Faith Evans. In ad- leigh, N.C. “Good God speaks These are among the songs Going solo in 1966, Cae- any convincing explanation. No rejected by the leaders, the lead- dition to various roles in film, to everybody: red, yellow, black helmed by Carr, who has worked sar came into her own in 1975 exemplar of any other religion ing priests, and the teachers of TV and on Broadway, Caesar or white; young and old. When with Stevie Wonder, Yolanda when her gospel version of the that I can think of ended up get- religious law. He would be killed, has recorded some 40 albums they listen to these songs, they Adams and Kirk Franklin and No. 1 country hit “No Charge” ting killed because of his beliefs. and three days later he would rise over the course of her illustri- will hear more than a sob or sad also performs with his own Kurt crossed over to the R&B and Why wouldn’t it have been pos- again. ous six-decade career. The most story. They will hear and feel Carr Singers. The pairing with pop charts. Three years later she sible for Jesus to spread his mes- Mark 10:32-34 recent: “A City Called Heaven” something that will help change Carr also marks another first for landed at No. 36 on Billboard’s sage and gain adherents like Mo- Taking the twelve disciples released in 2009. their lives.” Caesar. “He voiced that he’d like R&B albums chart with First hamed, Moses and Buddha? Does aside, Jesus once more began Now Caesar returns with one A case in point is the set’s to work with me and that was all Lady. That project, with its dis- Christianity only make sense by to describe everything that was of the best albums of her career, powerful lead single, “God Will I needed,” she said. Caesar goes co-style rhythms, solidified her God deciding that Jesus had to be about to happen to him in Jerusa- Good God. “All I’ve ever tried Make a Way.” It’s one of two on to call Carr a “gifted song- reputation as a standard-bearer crucified?” lem. “When we get to Jerusalem,” to do is record songs that make songs (including “You Stayed”) writer/producer who brought out willing to challenge convention Why did Jesus have to die? he told them, “the Son of Man will people trust in what I sing and written and produced by Gram- things that I’d almost forgotten I and take gospel in a cutting-edge This incredibly important ques- be betrayed to the leading priests say,” she explained. “If I’ve my nominated artist Fortune, had in me. When I first started direction. tion involves a matter central to and the teachers of religious law. fallen short, it’s not because I best known for the hit single my recording career, I used to “Anything that does not Christianity, yet effectively an- They will sentence him to die and haven’t tried.” swering it is often difficult for hand him over to the Romans. Christians. We will take a careful They will mock him, spit on him, look at the question and lay out beat him with their whips, and kill the answers offered in Scripture. him, but after three days he will However, before we answer the rise again.” History of black women question, “Why did Jesus have to Mark 10: 38 die?” it’s also important to under- But Jesus answered, “You don’t stand that Jesus clearly understood know what you are asking! Are wearing hats to church his mission on earth involved lay- you able to drink from the bitter ing down his life as a sacrifice. In cup of sorrow I am about to drink? By Winona Rasheed, VI. Remember your bone As black women other words, Jesus knew it was Are you able to be baptized with Special to The Mississippi Link structure. If a hat doesn’t fit the began earning good His Father’s will for him to die. the baptism of suffering I must be Religion Editor’s Note: face, don’t buy it. livings, they treated He proves his foreknowledge baptized with?” As Women’s History Month VII. Thou shalt not allow a themselves to new comes to a close and Christians hat to compete with accesso- hats, gloves and purs- celebrate the Resurrection of ries and jewelry. es to match. The hat became Christ, I found this story to be VIII. Always let the hat be a status symbol, showing tri- R e igning Announ ceme n t s an excellent way to salute Af- the focal point of the outfit. umph over the hardships. rican American women for be- Dressing for church service Not just any hat ing trendsetters in so many are- It is imperative for many Hat shopping is serious busi- nas, including being stand-outs African-American women to ness. Just any old hat won’t in proudly adorning their heads look their grandest when going do. Women will scour bou- Greater New Jericho Missionary Baptist Church, 2294 Attala Rd. 4225, with fashionable wear; while before God. Today, it is most tiques for one that’s special also providing information on often the older women who and unique. It will be big, Sallis, Miss., will host its Annual Men’s Day program Saturday, March 30, at 6 what headwear is appropriate dress elaborately on Sunday elaborate, chic and a bit on the p.m. For more information call 601.214-1211. for Easter Sunday and beyond. mornings. flashy side. For many African-American For many of these women The church ladies strive for women, looking your best and their ancestors, dressing a stunning appearance, with College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1600 Florence Ave., Jackson, will from head to toe is important up for church was one of the colors and fabric that match begin its Easter celebration Sunday, March 31, at 8:30 a.m. with the children when going to church, and the few opportunities they had to from top to bottom, including of church telling about the joy of the Resurrection of Christ in their Easter hat is one of the most crucial remove domestic aprons and accessories. The hat will tie the features. The act of covering house dresses. These drab gar- entire outfit together and give speeches. No Sunday School will be held Easter Sunday. Worship service your head during worship has ments were replaced by bright it the “wow” factor. Regardless will begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 601-355-2670. its roots in scripture. Since, colors, fancy shoes and elabo- of how they appear during the it has become a tradition for rate hats that would stand out weekdays, on Sundays Afri- many women who want to in a crowd. Style and sophisti- can-American women want to Holy City International Empowerment Ministries, 251 Kearney Park Road, show respect to God while cation would rule the day. look like a queen. Flora, continues to host its Magnificent March Services. On Sunday, March adding some pizazz to their From slavery to the 21st Hats and the elder women 31, at 11 a.m., a resurrection message, along with wonderful singing will be presence Century With today’s hairstyles such The Eight Commandments The hat tradition began with as braids, twists and dreads, the delivered. For more visit information visit www.holycityempowermentminis- of Hat Wearing the writings of the Apostle big elaborate hats are taking a tries.com or call 601- 879-3999. I. Thou shalt not wear a hat Paul, who said women must back seat - especially with the wider than the shoulders. cover their heads when they younger generations of black II. Thou shalt not wear a hat come to worship (1 Corinthi- women. The new hairstyles are New Jerusalem Church will host its Easter Celebration, “Take Me to the a shade darker than the shoes. ans, chapter 11). During the too big and bulky to accommo- King” Sunday, March 31, at 10 a.m. This free, city-wide event will be held at III. Thou shalt only wear time of slavery, black women date the hat. the Jackson Convention Center, 105 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson. For more hats with the colors of white, dressed for church rather sim- The culture and tradition re- cream and pastels for Easter. ply, sprucing up their worn main for elder black females. information visit www.njc.ms.org or call 601-371-6772 or 601-206-5844. IV. Thou shalt not wear a hats for Sunday service. Many of them wouldn’t be hat with crumpled, wrinkled Now that African-Ameri- caught at any special occa- True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 224 East Bell Street, Jackson, will or droopy feathers or flow- can women have come so far sion without their fabulous hat. ers. (That would just be plain through years of struggles, Going without would be like host their annual Easter Sunday service Sunday, March 31, at 8:30 a.m. For tacky.) pain and suffering, part of the walking around naked, and that more information call 601-353-7364 or send an e-mail to infotlmbc@yahoo. V. Always look tasteful and hat tradition celebrates their would be just unacceptable. com. tidy when wearing “the hat.” confidence and independence.

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p r ese r v e d Resurrection Sunday Mahogany He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives Today!” By Pastor Simeon R. Green III us hope for the future. God’s Heaven. His voice of cheer, and just Special to The Mississippi Link moments power that brought Jesus back Years ago, Bill Gaither the time I need Him, He’s al- Today we cel- from the dead is available to penned the chorus to the song ways near. He lives! He lives! By Shewanda Riley changing so quickly on so Columnist ebrate the day us so that we can live for Him “Because He Lives.” It goes Christ Jesus lives today! He many different levels (emo- that the Son of in an evil world. like this: “Because He lives I walks with me, and talks with A few years tionally, spiritually, physi- God won the We read in 1 Corinthians can face tomorrow. Because me, along life’s narrow way. ago, a friend cally) and they all seemed victory for ev- 15:3-4, “For I delivered to He lives all fear is gone. Be- He lives! He lives! Salvation n i c k n a m e d to be happening at the same eryone! He you first of all that which I cause I know He holds the to impart. You ask me how I me “Mahoga- time. I tried to reverse some lives! He reigns also received: that Christ died future and life is worth living know He lives, He lives with- ny” because I aspects of the change (with in the hearts of Christians and for our sins according to the just because He lives.” in my heart!” love to wear very little luck). More than He is the Head of the church. Scriptures, and that He was The Apostle Paul reminds Rev. Simeon R. Green III is bright col- a few times, I had to ask The resurrection of Jesus buried, and that He rose again us because Jesus lives, we pastor of Crossroads Church orful clothes with match- myself, “Why exactly was I from the dead is the central the third day according to the can have a better life now of God in Farmhaven (Can- ing accessories. What she doing this?” fact of Christian history. On Scriptures….” and we can have everlasting ton), Miss., and is married to didn’t know is that one of In looking for answers to it the church is built, without Over and over, the Apostle life someday. There is a song Velma L. Green. He honorably my favorite movies is Ma- that and other “Mahogany it, there would be no Christian Paul sounds out the great re- that we sing around this time served in the U.S. Army for 20 hogany starring Diana Ross moment” questions, I was church today. The Resurrec- frain, Jesus Christ is risen in- of year. A song that we really years. Presently, Rev. Green and Billy Dee Williams. led to Psalm 23. Psalm tion assures us that Christ is deed! The saints are reminded should sing all year long! is a member of the National It’s a great love story but I 23 starts with the familiar alive and real. It helps us find that because Jesus lives, they One verse of that song Association of Evangelism enjoy watching Mahogany verses where David pro- meaning even in great trag- shall live also. They are re- goes like this: “I serve a ris- Church of God, Anderson, trying to figure out her life claims that God is his shep- edy. minded that even if death en Savior, He’s in the world Ind. He serves as vice-chair- through her good and bad herd who leads and protects No matter what happens were to take these mortal bod- today. I know that He is liv- man at the Southeastern Asso- choices. him. It is in verse 3 where to us as we walk with the ies, we will live on in a new ing, whatever men may say. I ciation of The Church of God, And like Mahogany, in David declares boldly “He Lord, the Resurrection gives body in a new place called see His hand of mercy, I hear Inc. the last year I’ve had to restores my soul; He leads ask myself those insightful me in the paths of righ- questions from the movie’s teousness For His name’s Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master theme song: “Do you know sake.” Verse 3 seems to re- When You were crucified where you’re going to?” mind us that God is leading “Do you like the things that us; in other words, he is in Blessed day my Jesus Your life was mocked and ridiculed life is showing you?” “Do control of what is happen- when You were crucified as You struggled for breath you get what you’re hoping ing. Verse 6 says, “Surely All my sins were cast away But still Your love shone for us for?” I’d made some chang- goodness and mercy shall You will not be denied ~ even unto death. es in my life, but halfway follow me all the days of Love was sent from Heaven through the changes didn’t my life.” Looking at these in the arms of Your embrace Oh lily of the valley like where I was headed. scriptures makes me think You gave to me the promise of the bright and morning star It’s like when you walk about the times that we say Your awesome love and grace. Shining from the Heavens into a room and forget why. we trust God, but during You live within my heart ~ Some call that a “senior moments of fear or doubt, You walked the Way of Sorrows A day now for reflection Sunday moment.” You had a good we question where our faith with the Cross upon Your back when You were crucified, Worship Services reason for going into the is taking us. However, even You shouldered all our sins and You died for me so I may know 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. room but forgot it as soon the most unclear paths can shame Your everlasting Life. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. as you entered the room. be paths of righteousness if while within Your face they spat ~ Sometimes life is like that. we follow God’s direction. You cast Your heart to Heaven Blessed Easter when we pause You decide to make some And because we follow His tears within Your eyes to reflect upon the Cross Monday changes in your life believ- path, God’s grace (goodness Your dying breath spoken for us So thankful for the price You paid Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. ing that your decision is a and mercy) will chase after College Hill Missionary Baptist Church as You gave up Your life. so I would not be lost ~ good one. us and cover even our mis- Blessed day my Jesus However, if things get takes. Since 1907 B IBLE B ASED •C HRIST C ENTERED • H OLY S PIRIT L ED Your blood was shed for the pain my Saviour and my friend Wednesday Michael T. Williams difficult as you continue Shewanda Riley is the Pastor SUNDAY: Worship Services and sins of all mankind Your love for me is so immense Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. the process of change, you author of the Essence best- 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Your body broken on a Cross You would do it all again! Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m. have “Mahogany moments” seller “Love Hangover: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. by a world gone blind ~ where you question every- Moving From Pain to Pur- thing about the change it- pose after a Relationship self. For example, questions Ends.” She can be reached 1600 Florence Avenue MONDAY: Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. like “Is this the right change at lovehangover@juno. Jackson, MS 39204 at the right time?” came to com, at www.shewandari- Ph: 601-355-2670 WEDNESDAY: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. mind many times last year. ley.com or www.anointed- Fax: 601-355-0760 Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00 p.m. The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard Things in my life were authorsontour.com www.collegehillchurch.org • [email protected] Shekinah Glory BaptistGospel Church Charts for the week of March 28 “Shining the Radiant SONGSLight of His Glory” ARTISTS ALBUM

1. WEEKLYACTIVITIESTake Me To The King Tamela Mann 2. It’s Not Over Israel & New Breed Featuring James Fortune & Jason Nelson Sunday 9:30 a.m. Fulfillment Hour (Sunday School) 3. Hold On James Fortune & FIYA Featuring Monica & Fred Hammond 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 4. Life & Favor (You Don’t Know) John P. Kee And New Life 5. TuesdayTurning 6:30 Around p.m. PrayerFor Me Time & BibleVaShawn Study Mitchell 6. ThursdayTestimony6:30 p.m. Adult Choir RehearsalAnthony Brown & group therAPy 7. SaturdayAwesome 11:00 a.m. Youth & Young AdultPastor Choir CharlesRehearsal Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago 8. Your Best Days Yet Bishop Paul S. Morton Bishop Ronnie C. Crudup, Sr. 9. PleaseGreater join us Isin anyComing or all of these activities. YJekalynou are WEL CarrCOME! 1770 Ellis Avenue • Jackson, MS 39204 OFFICE. 601-371-1427 • FAX. 601-371-8282 10. Sunday485 Morning W. Northside Drive • Jackson,Mary MS Mary www.newhorizonchurchms.org 601-981-4979 • Bro. Karl E Twyner, pastor To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song S U N D A Y 9:00 a.m. - Worship Services

W E D N E S D A Y 7:00 p.m. - Bible Class HHolyoly TTempleemple M.B.M.B. ChurChurchch New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 5077 Cabaniss Circle - Jackson, MS 39209 Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir T V B R O A D C A S T (601) 922-6588; [email protected] Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - Channel 14 (Comcast) Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. Sunday School Live Radio Broadcast Sunday Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m. WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Prayer Everyday: 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

“The Church That’s on the Move for Christ for Such a Time as This” “A Church Preparing for a ______Home Not Built by Man” REV. AUDREY L. HALL, PASTOR New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 REV. DR. AVA S. HARVEY, SR., OVERSEER 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] COMMUNITY

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Tougaloo President Dr. for the cause Beverly Wade Hogan was the of freedom, keynote speaker at Saturday’s justice and Freedom Gathering Banquet e q u a l i t y . that honored Owen Brooks hu- “Because of man rights activist. Brooks was your bravery, unable to attend due to illness our students but his daughter Pam Brooks today walk was there on his behalf. in your path Also honored were the re- and stand on cently retired executive direc- your shoul- tor of the Veterans, Tougaloo ders,” she College itself and Gladys and said. Jamie Scott, who fought suc- “ Yo u ’ v e cessfully to have overturned contributed long prison sentences for their a rich legacy involvement in a robbery. that is now Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, Inc. gather for reunion and conference. A key event was a Thurs- theirs to ad- day panel titled “We Knew vance. This ‘the man’ now; I’m ‘the man’ Medgar,” where panelists and was your now. Free people take care of others shared remembrances safe haven; their people, institutions, their of Medgar Evers’ impact on this is your Freedom Rider Hollis Watkins chairing conference army.” the movement and their lives. safe haven Goodloe Palmer said the con- Evers, the Mississippi Field today. … The gates of Touga- The YPP, a community based ference was “absolutely fantas- Secretary for the Mississippi loo College are always open to organization, strives to develop tic.” The Veterans were happy NAACP, was gunned down you,” Hogan said. “You don’t youth as leaders and organizers to see Hogan at many events in his driveway in Jackson on have to get here today because to evoke a spirit of empower- and about her commitment to June 12, 1963. you’re running from the oppo- ment to inspire themselves and the organization, which has A highlight of the banquet sition who means you harm.” others to change their futures. moved its office from Jackson was the attendance by Evers’ Hogan announced that the “Young people should know State University to Tougaloo. wife, Myrlie Evers Williams, Veterans have planned an their voice is important,” she “She attended many programs and his daughter Reena Evers 18-month-long series of events said. she was not obligated to attend. Everett. that will observe pivotal mo- A group from McComb Many of the Veterans were At the “We Knew Medgar” ments of the Civil Rights talked about the need to be excited about that,” Goodloe Cynthia Dorsey Smith, Pamela Junior, Jacqueline Dace, Dr. Johnnie panel some shared memories Movement beginning on May involved. “When you’re in- Palmer said. Maberry and Dr. Tiyi Morris attend conference of work in the trenches. Ineva 18 with R&B legend Smokey volved and engaged, you don’t She added that those rep- Mary Pittman said her mother Robinson at the Jackson Con- repeat your past. It drives you resenting the Young People’s of a member of the Evers La- vention Center. and motivates you to do bet- Project from McComb and dies Auxiliary. “They cooked, Saturday, young people took ter in everything you do,” Mass Communications stu- served people when they came center stage. During the 2nd said Vershunda Coleman, a dents at Tougaloo were impres- to town; they provided clothes Generation Activist Luncheon sophomore at McComb High sive. The Mass Communica- for young people,” Pittman and Dialogue, students with the School. tions students, she said, sat said. They were not highly ed- Young People’s Projects (YPP) In a pitch for support, Vet- in on every session and were ucated people, just housewives told how they are becoming or- erans Board Member Hank helpful in presenting reports on and beauticians who had these ganizers in their schools. Thomas said, “We sometimes each session. jobs to do and didn’t mind do- Ashley McKay of Tunica, look to others to help us main- Derrick Johnson, president ing them, she said. whose parents are life-long or- tain vital institutions in our of Mississippi State Confer- Timothy Jenkins who trav- ganizers, related how students community. You’re the ones ence NAACP, while introduc- elled from Washington, D.C., there are encouraged to attend our children are looking to, to ing Hogan to speak brought said: “Medgar was not the school board meeting and were maintain our institutions and remarks from U.S. Rep. Ben- darling of his organization. successful at getting their dis- organization. nie Thompson. “His message However, it was the national trict to change some disciplin- “The Veterans organiza- to the veterans - keep fight- outrage over Medgar’s murder ary policies. tion needs to continue. You’re ing.” Cynthia Goodloe Palmer (center) joined by Scott sisters, Gladys and Jamie that increased support for legis- lation that would later become the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” Jenkins said. “One thing he said that sticks with me today is ‘our only hope is to control the vote’.” Dr. Tonya Moore, Evers’ great-niece, spoke on behalf of the family. “It gives me and my family great honor to be in the audience and listen to the sharing of how everyone was associated with Uncle Medgar, either directly or indirectly,” she said. “It is so important for our future preservation knowing our history. … It is our position to be teachers so we can influence people in positive ways and we can continue to carry on Uncle Medgar’s legacy.” For Friday’s banquet, Vet- eran Frank Smith flew in from Washington, D.C., to pay tribute to Brooks, who was in the hospital. “I liked having him around” in the Delta, Smith said. Brooks became director of at Delta Ministry 1966. “Owen had the kind of personality it took to survive in the Delta.” Smith said he was surprised to learn Brooks wasn’t a minister because “you believed him when he talked.” In fact, Brooks was from New York and educated in Boston. With Delta Ministry, Brooks spear- headed many activities for voter registration, voter education, community and economic development projects, such as Strike City and Freedom Vil- lage. Smith presented Brooks’ daughter with a plaque in his honor. Carol Horowitz, widow of Veteran Charlie Horowitz, said Brooks, with a “challenging” personality,” is as feisty as ever although hospitalized that night. “Owen taught me how to think - thinking was a four- letter word then,” she said. Hogan in her keynote address said the Veterans were willing to sacrifice their lives Opinion

www.mississippilink.com March 28 - April 3, 2013 THE mississippi link • 15 “FUNd-raising” Good Times More youth priced out of college By Rev. Jesse Jackson 2010-11. Add to that the fact the highest proportion of col- NNPA Guest Columnist that college costs are rising, lege graduates in the world.” The power of women fundraisers M o r e h o u s e while the level of Pell grants is He then signed into law the By Mel and Pearl Shaw ful women fundraisers are not They are willing - and able - to College, one of not, and colleges and faculties largest increase in student aid Special to The Mississippi Link afraid to ask. They are fearless listen more than they talk. On the most dis- will be hit by the across-the- since the GI Bill at the end of in asking for money, resources, the whole, they live a balanced tinguished his- board “sequester” cuts at the World War II. guidance, help and time. They lifestyle and are energized: they torically black federal level. But since then, rising col- are confident in who they are as exude energy you can feel. colleges - with Morehouse is like the ca- lege costs and declining fed- a person, and are not intimidat- They attend to their physical graduates like Dr. Martin Lu- nary in the mine - an early eral and state support have ed by people of power, wealth and emotional health know- ther King Jr., former Atlanta warning signal. Student loan pushed more costs onto stu- and influence. ing that doing so gives them an Mayor Maynard Jackson, film debt now exceeds $1 trillion dents and their parents. Ad- They are risk takers who are edge. They are big on profes- director Spike Lee and others dollars, greater than credit vanced education or training Women are role models in so not afraid to fail. At the same sional development and growth - literally shut down for spring card debt. A quarter of Afri- is increasingly imperative and many sectors of our economy, time they always have a “plan for themselves and the teams break this year. As its 2,000 can-Americans graduate with unaffordable. and the nonprofit sector is no b” and a “plan c” in case their they manage. They are not sat- students took their break, ev- debt over $30,000, along with We will pay far more in the exception. In honor of women’s original plan falters. isfied with current success. ery member of the faculty and 16 percent of white students. future for failing to educate history month, we salute women Speaking of plans, they are They have no problem shar- staff was furloughed without Student debt can’t be erased in this rising generation than we who step up to the challenge of big on planning. They pay atten- ing the limelight. They are will- pay as the college struggles to bankruptcy or because of loss will save in cutting support raising money for nonprofit or- tion to detail, and they excel at ing to take a back seat and let balance its books. of a job. for them. We need a National ganizations and institutions they follow-through. They are well others enjoy the limelight, for The crisis at Morehouse, About half of college gradu- Commission on College Af- believe in. prepared, and don’t “wing it.” they know that their success lies which will hit other historical- ates are unemployed or un- fordability to review the rising Their leadership and vision They are collaborators who look in donors and volunteers giving ly black colleges and univer- deremployed. In worse shape costs of and the declining sup- impact the lives of individuals, for opportunities that will ad- and giving generously. They sities (HBCUs) even harder, are the 30 percent of college port for colleges and advanced families, communities, regions vance their donors, board mem- love the challenges of fundrais- results from the combination students with loans who fail training programs. and our nation as a whole. bers and volunteers. ing and have no issues talking of foul economic times and to graduate, often because It should recommend how We want to encourage more They truly like people and about money. continued cuts in support for they can’t afford to continue. the rise in college costs can women to become fundraisers, seek to bring people together to They understand that they students and colleges at the Student loans can be deferred, be slowed and how to ensure and to grow their fund devel- advance organizations they be- are facilitators and not the focal federal and state level. meaning that no payments that students are not priced out opment capabilities. We want lieve in. When they bring people point. Successful fundraisers African-Americans have are due, but the interest keeps of the education they need nor women to seek fundraising posi- together they know how to man- are valued and in high demand. dramatically less wealth than building up. Eventually, they condemned to debt servitude tions at the highest levels, and to age them, how to bring out their They orchestrate leadership white families. To pay for must be paid back, although to get it. inspire their peers to join them. best talents and abilities. teams who secure the money advanced education, students defaults are rising. That good students are We share with you the char- Their passion is real: it’s and resources that bring the vi- piece together grants, work, Burdened with debt, gradu- forced to drop out of a distin- acteristics we have observed not something they are paid to sions of nonprofits to life. We family contributions and ates find it hard to pay for a guished school like Morehouse amongst successful women project. Rather, their leadership salute you. loans. Morehouse lost 200 stu- car, a place to live and health because they can’t afford it is fundraisers. The following are springs from their belief in the Mel and Pearl Shaw are the dents, part of 10,000 students care. They find it virtually im- a warning sign. The furlough by no means definitive, or ex- mission and vision of the or- authors of “Prerequisites for in HBCUs affected, when possible to save anything for of Morehouse employees is a clusive; they are simply based ganizations they are involved Fundraising Success.” They the Department of Education the future. wake-up call. We need action on our observations over the with. provide fundraising counsel to suddenly tightened eligibility President Barack Obama before good schools fail and years. Talented fundraisers, we have nonprofits. Visit them at www. requirements for Parent Plus understands that educating more good students are locked First and foremost success- come to know, are listeners. saadandshaw.com. Loans that lend to eligible par- the next generation is vital out. ents to help pay for their chil- to this country’s future. In Rev. Jesse Jackson and the dren’s college costs. his first address to Congress, Rainbow PUSH Coalition can The average Plus loan at he pledged that “by 2020, be reached through the web- Can we all just get along? Morehouse was $22,000 in America will once again have site www.rainbowpush.org. By Julianne Malveaux SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition march that would bring thou- NNPA Columnist Assistance Program, formerly sands to Washington as these I never con- Food Stamps), and other safety budget deliberations continue Witness for Justice: sidered the late net programs. to remind the Senate and the Rodney King How will the Senate and House that we are watching anything of a House resolve their differences them. philosopher, but when Republicans basically re- As this is the 50th Anniver- yes, we are responsible as one observes fuse to bargain, and Democrats sary of the March on Washing- By Jim Deming to exercise responsibility. resent us at every level of Washington she- will give away the store if given ton, many marches are being Special to The Mississippi Link nanigans, especially around fis- an opportunity? If half of the planned to commemorate that In my faith tradition, the government accountable. cal matters, it seems that Bro. Democrats in the Senate had the critical date. But it might also be March 19 story of the Garden of Eden They speak and act as if they King had a point. Can we all backbone of House Republican meaningful if Dr. King’s Poor was an im- in Genesis tells us that once were us, and they represent just, maybe, get along? Majority Leader John Boehner, People’s Campaign were also portant date we have bitten into the apple our values. In the wee hours of a recent the people of the United States reenacted. in our family. of knowledge, we now know • Acting as a person of Saturday morning, the Senate fi- would be in a better position. Dr. King’s vision of bringing Our daughter- what God knows, implying faith or as a citizen to right nally passed a budget by the nar- We can’t get along if we go thousands to occupy govern- in-law, Ayumi that God also knows what an injustice that affects any- rowest of margins, 50-49. Four along with nonsense such as ment offices to highlight the H a s e g a w a we know, too. So there is no one else, not just those in Democratic senators jumped a voucher program for senior needs of the poor was never ful- Deming, became an Ameri- hiding from our Creator. our age group, social circles ship to side with Republicans, health. As it is, some hospitals ly realized. And the current gap can citizen. Over the phone, Once we become aware of or congregations. We are the probably because they are fac- are closing or consolidating, between the House and Senate she told us that she not only an injustice, we are responsi- keepers of our communities. ing tough election fights in Re- largely because of the number suggests that the poor will be swore to uphold the laws and ble to God for our response. Faithful people work to publican leaning states. of poor and elderly people who more harshly treated now than Constitution of the United That includes both our ac- create a just and sustain- Still, it was great to see some use those facilities. they were two generations ago. States, she even promised to tions and our inactions. We able future for all of God’s vision from this Senate, which While Ryan is talking slash When one contrasts the House bear arms if necessary. are on the hook. creation, and patriots work called for a $1 trillion in tax and burn, Obamacare, albeit Budget with the one that comes When we asked her how In our non-faith traditions, to ensure continued opportu- increases and $875 billion in imperfect, expands health care from the Senate, one realizes she felt about becoming a we are also called to respon- nity for life, liberty and the program cuts. Unlike proposals possibilities for everyone. We that there are two starkly differ- citizen, Ayumi answered that sibility as members of a na- pursuit of happiness for all presented by the likes of Paul can’t get along with cuts in ent visions of our country. We she felt like she needed to tion, a community and even their fellow citizens. Ryan, who would eviscerate SNAP that leave more people were presented with these stark pay more attention to what a family. We are compelled We are responsible for social programs, the Senate of- hungry. The average monthly choices when “Mr. 47 Percent” was happening in our Amer- by our birth or by our oath to what we do, and we are re- fers a budget that cuts social and income for those who receive Romney faced off against Presi- ican political system. She take actions that support the sponsible for what we do not other programs more carefully SNAP assistance is less than dent Obama. said she felt more “respon- freedoms we enjoy and the do. You are on the hook, too. and thoughtfully. $700. One could hardly call our sible.” freedoms we seek. Jim Deming is minister Since this is the first budget That means families who re- president a flaming liberal. In my work in environmen- In a truly functioning and for Environmental Justice at the Senate has passed in four ceive this benefit are working People chose the humanitarian tal justice, I constantly ask healthy nation-state, com- the United Church of Christ, years, one might think that they part-time or not at all, not an un- Obama vision of the world in- people to exercise responsi- munity or family, apathy and which has 5,194 church- should be congratulated. But usual occurrence when the un- stead of the elitist austerity that bility. I tell them that I will withdrawal are not healthy es throughout the United the passage of a Senate budget employment rate remains high- Romney exemplified. The peo- not use guilt as a motivator options. We are on the hook States. Rooted in the Chris- is only the first step. Now, the er than 7 percent overall and 13 ple have spoken, but the politi- because it usually results in for both our actions and our tian traditions of congrega- Senate and the House of Rep- percent for African Americans. cians can’t hear. anger and resentment. inactions. We are respon- tional governance and cov- resentatives have to find some We can’t get along with propos- The people are talking, the As a person of faith raised sible. enantal relationships, each common ground. als to cut educational funding, politicians are posturing, and in a traditional Southern re- So when it comes to envi- UCC setting speaks only for Former vice presidential can- knowing education opens doors millions are wondering how ligion, I have experienced ronmental justice, what are itself and not on behalf of didate Paul Ryan (R-WI) chairs for generations to come. they will survive if a Ryan bud- my share of guilt-provoking we responsible for? every UCC congregation. the House Budget Committee, How, then, will they fill the get passes. Why can’t we all get sermons from the pulpit, and • Examining our own lives UCC members and churches and he chairs it like he thinks gap between the lean budget along? I know that guilt is a cheap as consumers of energy, are free to differ on impor- he is still running for office. He passed by Senate Democrats, Julianne Malveaux is a Wash- and ineffective motivator - goods and services. What do tant social issues, even as claims that he can save $4 tril- and the austerity budget passed ington, D.C.-based economist and I refuse to use it. But I we need, and is there a better the UCC remains principally lion more than Democrats by by Republicans? It is up to we, and writer. She is President also know that each of us is way to meet our needs that is committed to unity in the turning Medicare into a voucher the people. A few weeks ago, Emerita of Bennett College for called from the very begin- more sustainable? midst of our diversity. 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18 • THE mississippi link March 28 - April 3, 2013 www.mississippilink.com Shaq and NJ Gov. Chris Will Smith turned down lead Christie plan to work together in ‘Django Unchained’ eurweb.com eurweb.com wasn’t the lead, so Newark native and former Will Smith was ini- it was like, I need NBA star Shaquille O’Neal tially rumored to be to be the lead. The visited Gov. Chris Christie in talks for the role of other character was at the New Jersey Statehouse Django when produc- the lead. I was like, March, and the two men posed tion began in 2011 on ‘No, Quentin, please, for the above photo. Quentin Tarantino’s I need to kill the bad Christie posted the picture slavery-era film “Djan- guy.’” to his Twitter account shortly go Unchained,” but the Waltz went on to after O’Neal left, saying “you part eventually went to win a Best Support- know it’s a fun day in Tren- Jamie Foxx. ing Actor Oscar for ton when Shaq stops by for a Smith has now con- his role as Dr. King visit.” firmed that he was of- Schultz, but Smith According to New Jersey fered the part first, but insists he is not bitter news site the Daily Record, rejected it over con- about missing out on O’Neal was there to talk about cerns Christoph Waltz’s a part in the film. getting involved in the state’s bounty hunter character “I thought (the gun buyback program. Chris- was the better role. movie) was brilliant. Will Smith shows off his freshly cut hair as he tie reportedly said O’Neal He tells Entertain- Just not for me,” he leaves NOBU Berkley restaurant in what ap- “had good ideas” and plans to ment Weekly, “Django said. pears to be a fantastic mood. “do something with him.” O’Neal and Christie Tiger Woods back at Jodeci booed off stage at No. 1 after Bay Hill win eurweb.com for a 2-shot win over London’s Wembley Arena Tiger Woods took over No. Justin Rose. 1 in the world March 24 with Next up is the Mas- eurweb.com his eighth career victory at the ters, where Woods will R&B group Jodeci was booed Arnold Palmer Invitational, try to end his five-year off the stage at London’s Wemb- reported ESPN. It’s his first drought in the majors. ley Arena last night after a perfor- time on top of the world rank- Woods fell as low as mance that can only be described ing since the final week of No. 58 in the world as as a piping hot mess. October 2010, the longest dry he coped with is cheat- The group was part of a bill spell of his career. ing crisis and injuries titled “The Show,” which fea- His 77th PGA Tour win to his left leg. tured an array 1990s R&B groups. moves him closer to breaking One week after he Blackstreet, Dru Hill, SWV, Dam- Sam Snead’s all-time tour re- announced he was dat- age and Changing Faces were also cord of 82 within the year. ing Olympic ski cham- Woods holds the trophy after winning the on the bill. Jodeci Woods never let anyone pion Lindsey Vonn, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by According to Soul Culture, Jo- closer than two shots in the fi- Woods celebrated his MasterCard at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge deci showed up late for their head- Swing was not in attendance, Crowd members started booing nal round at Bay Hill that was third win of the sea- March 24, 2013 in Orlando. lining final slot, sang out of tune, while Dalvin jumped off stage just after the first song, with the band delayed one day by storms. son and his sixth going and even had Dru Hill perform a 30 seconds into the performance, apparently singing out of sync with With a conservative bogey he back to Bay Hill a year work, patience and getting track for them at one point. and was unable to climb back up. each other and begging the crowd could afford on the last hole, ago. back to winning golf tourna- Original member DeVante Someone had to help him. to let them continue. he closed with a 2-under 70 “It’s a byproduct of hard ments,” Woods said. www.mississippilink.com March 28 - April 3, 2013 THE mississippi link • 19

In recognition of Women’s History Month We salute women for their historical contributions to the city of Jackson, the State of Mississippi and the Nation 20 • the mississippi link March 28 - April 3, 2013 www.mississippilink.com It’s all about timing By Tim Ward He said he never doubted the first time in NCAA his- Thomas Billups and the cur- Sports Writer God and 10 years later Brent tory, that might not be as far rent Northwest Rankin head I’ve been on record push- is back with four more state ti- fetched as once thought. basketball coach. ing for this for a couple of tles under his belt and a wealth I actually envision a situa- Whomever takes that job years now and I am ecstatic of basketball knowledge. This tion where JSU can have 5 of will have mighty big shoes that Jackson State University time, they pursued him. the top players in the state at to fill and the expectations got it right! March 25, Jack- Naturally, expectations are one time. Brent has that type that go with it. Current Metro son State officially introduced about to go through the roof! of influence. Players want to Player of the Year, Malik New- former Callaway High School Recruiting is about to take play for him. They know that man, and several other play- boys’ coach Wayne Brent a dramatic change. Expect he brings to the table 5 state ers are returning that should as their 7th coach in school some dandy dozen players to championships; 4 in the last 5 have Callaway contending for history. How exciting is the venture to the SWAC now in- years. He’s proven. another championship. Calla- news? stead of taking 2-year hiatuses Expect the games at Jack- way Charger fans don’t want The room was packed - through junior college. Ex- son State to be exciting. Brent to hear “rebuilding” phase. JSU Tiger coach Wayne Brent speaks at the press conference standing room only - with JSU pect Mississippi State and Ole said he’s going to put a pas- alumni, current players, high Miss to have serious competi- sionate team on the floor. school players, coaches, fam- tion in landing the top players They will play hard. Brent ily, etc. Everyone is so excited now. Why? How many have said he goes to bed late and for JSU men’s basketball. they put in the NBA recent- wakes up early. That’s the Once Brent was officially ly? Maybe one or two more mentality you can expect introduced as the coach, he players than JSU in the past 5 from his team. immediately thanked God and years. Now that Brent is official- his family. Brent thanked Dr. When asked his expecta- ly gone, Callaway’s basket- Vivian Fuller, JSU’s athletic tions, Coach Brent didn’t get ball coaching spot is open. director, saying “I owe you.” a chance to answer before, Some early names of candi- Brent talked about how much Dr. Meyers, JSU’s president dates floating around are Da- he wanted the job 10 years said, “FINAL FOUR!” Many vid Sanders, a former player ago, but was passed up for re- laughed at that notion, but of Brent’s from Provine; tiring coach Tevester Ander- considering a #15 seed is in Jonas James who was an as- son. the Sweet 16 this year for sistant at Lanier under coach

Brent and family

Dr. Vivian Fuller, JSU’s athletic director, presented Brent with his own JSU jacket.

Brent (2nd from left) and the only coaching staff he has ever had. www.mississippilink.com March 28 - April 3, 2013 THE mississippi link • 21

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Salutes its Female Commissioners

Mrs. Johnnie L. Patton Dr. Sylvia Stewart Dr. Glenda B. Glover Chair Vice Chair Commissioner

A native Jacksonian, Johnnie L. Patton is Dr. Sylvia Stewart is a Doctor of Veterinary Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover began serving as vice president of Hap Enterprise, a real Medicine and is the chief financial officer the 8th president of Tennessee State University estate consultant company in purchasing for Peoples Insurance Companies. Active (TSU) in Nashville January 2, 2013. Prior to and selling properties. She is a graduate and involved in many career-related becoming president of TSU she served as the of Xavier University School of Pharmacy, associations, Dr. Stewart serves on the Dean of College of Business at Jackson State New Orleans, La., and is a practicing Board of Directors of Liberty Bank, University and as chairperson of the Department pharmacist with Wal-Mart/Sams Club Jackson/Hinds Minority Capital Fund and of Accounting at Howard University. She is a organization. She serves on the National the City of Jackson Planning and Zoning certified public accountant, an attorney, and a Committee of Women for Mississippi for Board, chairman of the Foundation for higher education administrator. In the March issue MDP, and secretary of the Black Caucus Downtown Development and vice chairman of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Magazine, of DNC, Washington, D.C., secretary, of the Farish Street Historic District President Glover joined former Secretary of State board member of Safe City Initiative, Neighborhood Foundation. Dr. Stewart is Condoleezza Rice and an esteemed list of women Jackson, Miss. Commissioner Patton is a extensively involved with the betterment that comprise the Top 25 Women in Higher member of the Jackson Chapter of LeFleur of community life in Jackson. Through her Education. She holds a Ph.D. in economics and Bluff Links, Incorporated and advisor to efforts on both the Metropolitan and Farish finance, and is one of two African American family fast food restaurant business, the Street YMCA Boards, Dr. Stewart has females to hold the economics Ph.D-CPA-JD Big Apple Inn, established in 1937. helped launch many successful programs combination in the nation. Her corporate and other for inner-city youth. national board memberships include: Board of Directors of Citibank Student Loan Corporation, The Chapman Company, Amervest Corporation, Harvard Business School Management Alliance, and the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY • 100 INTERNATIONAL DR., SUITE 300, JACKSON, MS 39208 • 601.939.5631 • [email protected] 22 • the mississippi link March 28 - April 3, 2013 www.mississippilink.com DVD Review: “Lincoln” Daniel Day-Lewis delivered Oscar-winning performance as the Great Emancipator

By Kam Williams DVD Reviewer If you missed Lincoln in the the- atres, you can now capture the experience on DVD. In this 150-year anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, it is a “must see.” At the beginning of his presidency, Abraham Lincoln invited three of his political opponents to join his Cabinet to form a so-called “Team of Rivals” with the hope of preserving the Union. But the challenges proved to be insur- mountable, as the Southern states se- ceded anyway, leading to the outbreak of the Civil War. By late 1864, much blood had been spilled and the sides seemed as bit- terly divided as they had been at the start of the conflict. Even holding the contending factions inside the surviv- ing coalition together came courtesy of compromise, which explains why the Emancipation Proclamation freed the Confederacy’s slaves but none in any of the Union’s four remaining slave states. Based on Harvard historian Doris Kearns Goodwin’s 944-page opus “Team of Rivals,” Lincoln telescopes tightly on the last five months of the Great Emancipator’s life, a period during which he was desperately devoted to both abolishing slavery and reunit- ing the country by ending the Civil War. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film landed a dozen Academy Award nominations and landed Daniel Day- Lewis the Oscar in the Best Lead Ac- tor category. The stellar supporting ensemble includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field, James Spader, David Strathairn, Gloria Reuben, S. Epatha Merkerson, Hal Holbrook, Tim Blake Nelson, John Hawkes, Jackie Earl Haley and Bruce McGill. The character-driven drama basically revolves around Lincoln’s twisting elbows to get the two-thirds vote in Congress necessary to pass the 13th Amendment ending slavery. This means most of the movie fo- cuses on his exercising his powers of persuasion, promising (sometimes with his fingers crossed) whatever it takes to induce reluctant fellow Re- publicans and adversaries from across the aisle to support his historic mea- sure. The President is helped in this re- gard by his Secretary of State, Wil- liam Seward (Strathairn) who, in turn, enlists the assistance of Congressmen Bilbo (Spader), Latham (Hawkes) and Schell (Nelson). And already counted on for their votes are longtime liber- als like Thaddeus Stevens (Jones) and James Ashley (David Costabile). This movie does not feature any epic battle scenes or even Lincoln’s assassination, but simply lots and lots of talk scenes. The conversation- driven production winds what passes for tension around the fait accompli of whether or not the president’s bill will pass. While watching talking heads ex- changing dialogue borrowed from “Team of Rivals” might delight history buffs, it’s unfortunately likely to test the patience of the Average Joe. But is it still worth the investment? Yes, but not if you’re expecting anything more than a poignant portrait of Lincoln’s last days, time spent as a marked man making his appointed rounds en route to his rendezvous with destiny. Rated: PG-13 for gruesome im- ages, brief profanity, ethnic slurs and an intense scene of war violence; very good (3 stars) Running time: 150 minutes Distributor: DreamWorks Home Video; 4-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack with extras: The Journey to Lincoln; An Historic Tapestry - Rich- mond, Virginia; In the Company of Character; Crafting the Past; Living with Lincoln; and In Lincoln’s Foot- steps. www.mississippilink.com March 28 - April 3, 2013 THE mississippi link • 23

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