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Vol. 23, No. 22 March 23 - 29, 2017 50¢ Barnes-Clay to receive prestigious NSTA award for new science teachers The Mississippi Link Newswire Teachers’ Association rial Award for New Science Lanier High School (NSTA) Awards and Rec- Teachers. Teacher Kristen Barnes- ognitions Committee as a Each year, NSTA re- Clay has been selected recipient for the 2017 Mai- by the National Science tland P. Simmons Memo- Barnes-Clay Continued on page 3 Still pleading our own cause: The A Crossroads Film Festival Review “Elport Chess and the Black Press celebrates 190 years Lanier High School By Stacy M. Brown NNPA News Wire Contributor The oldest black business Bus Boycott of 1947” industry in America began 190 years ago. By Janice K. Neal-Vincent On March 16, 1827, the first Contributing Writer edition of the “Freedom’s Jour- Listed among films made nal” was published, thrusting by Mississippi’s women film- African Americans into the makers is Elport Chess and the bustling publishing business. Lanier High School Bus Boy- At the time, blacks in Amer- cott of 1947. Wilma Emma ica weren’t even considered Mosley Clopton, Ph.D., the citizens, most were slaves and movie’s writer/producer/direc- forbidden to read or write. tor, calls attention to youth in However, John Russwurm and their restless search of truth, Reverend Samuel Cornish rose justice, and equality. up bravely declaring that, “We Overt signs of the culture wish to plead our own cause. boxes them into confinement Too long have others spoken when it comes to their educa- for us.” tional pursuits. They are only Dorothy Leavell, publisher A display wall showcases the front pages of the nation’s black newspapers. TRAVIS RIDDICK/NNPA allowed to ride city bus num- When they learn that Strong’s of the historic Chicago Cru- ber six, though there are yel- boss did not keep his word to sader newspaper, which cel- Tribune. and continue to be the voice for the frontlines of social change low buses that white students fire him, they went on another ebrated its 75th anniversary Bogle said that only black victims and spotlight those who in the United States for 190 ride with freedom to sit where strike. It was this second strike in 2015, said that when Russ- people can tell their stories ac- have achieved success.” years. they desire. On bus six are two that compelled city bus man- wurm and Cornish established curately. While mainstream media “Today, more than ever, the vacant seats up front designat- agement to come before the the Black Press by publishing “We are as relevant today as seems distracted by the current Black Press remains the trusted ed for white passengers who students and announce that the Freedom’s Journal, they we were when the Freedom’s political atmosphere, Rolark- and audacious voice of black may or may not board the bus. Strong would no longer work wanted to provide a voice for Journal said they wanted to tell Barnes said that it’s vital that America,” said Chavis. “Today, Elport Chess, returning for the company. black people. The Black Press our story in our words,” said the Black Press continue to fo- the NNPA continues this irre- World War II veteran, contin- These strikes draw viewers became one of the only means Bogle. cus on telling the stories that pressible tradition of publish- ues his educational pursuit at into the reality of what happens of communication between Denise Rolark-Barnes, the are relevant to the black com- ing truth to power. Our free- Lanier. Cognizant of the sepa- when collective voices speak. black people. chair of the NNPA and publish- munity and recording black dom fighting publishers are all rate seating areas, he decides Then, too, they motivate youth “Black men and women were er of The Washington Informer, history. united as we reaffirm the vital to not continue to the back of to channel their anger in posi- vilified in the New York press said she studied the history of NNPA president and CEO importance and relevance of the bus but rather, to sit in one tive directions when it comes in the 1800s,” said Leavell. the Black Press and used the Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., said the Black Press now and into of the vacant seats up front. to questioning authority. The “Some white newspaper pub- 190-year milestone to reflect on that March 16, 2017 is a sacred the future.” The white bus driver, Strong, incidents address perseverance lishers sought to defend the the legacy of black newspapers. historical day in the long, mul- Jacqueline Miles, publisher continues downtown where he by compelling one to seek to dignity, honor and character of “[What I discovered] helped tidimensional freedom struggle of the half-century-old Pen- reports the incident to police. collaborate, rather than settling black people, however, Russ- me understand how the Black of African people in America sacola Press in Florida said Chess’ arrest alarms stu- into a compromising disposi- wurm and Cornish said they, Press played a vital role in and throughout the world, be- that it’s important to note that dents who in turn share their tion. ‘wish to plead our own cause.’” fighting for human rights, abol- cause of the courage of John the Black Press has become the experience with their teacher, Clopton brings familiar Without the Black Press, ishing slavery and outlawing Brown Russwurm and Samuel source of information for jobs, Mr. Lyles. who walks down- voices to speak. Former Jack- genuine stories of African lynching,” Rolark-Barnes said. Cornish who dared first to pub- weddings, births, deaths and town and escorts Chess back son Public Schools Superin- Americans would go untold, “The lesson for us, as publish- lish Freedom’s Journal. even entertainment. to school. said Robert W. Bogle, the pub- ers, is that we must remain Chavis said that the Black Chess’ bravery causes stu- lisher of the The Philadelphia important in our communities Press in America has been on Black Press Elport Chess dents to engage in a bus strike. Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 Bankplus announces initiative The Mississippi Link to participate to support women in business in Social Media Town Hall Forum
The Mississippi Link Newswire By Othor Cain listed as candidates, we will Swarts. Corinthian Sanders is BankPlus announced the “The Source” will support Mississippi Contributing Writer present the top five candidates running for mayor as a Liber- launch of The Source, an initia- We are five weeks away as revealed from our survey. tarian candidate. tive designed to provide Missis- women in business with mentoring and from casting our votes in the The top five candidates from This forum is slated for sippi women in business with networking opportunities. BankPlus is the municipal primary elections in our survey are (in alphabetical March 28 beginning with a so- access to capital, mentoring Jackson. We want to give you order): Ronnie Crudup Jr, Rob- cial mixer at 5:30 p.m. at the support and networking oppor- first Mississippi bank to offer an initiative a really good look at the can- ert Graham, John Horhn, Chok- Jackson Convention Complex. tunities to succeed in business. didates before you head to the we Antar Lumumba and Tony The social media platforms The Source will launch with of this scale to women in business. polls. The Mississippi Link is Yarber. The other candidates will engage audiences on the goal to loan $50 million teaming up with AARP of Mis- have all been invited to be rec- Facebook, Twitter and Insta- from BankPlus to women seek- BankPlus. “Many of our state’s Members of the panel will act as sissippi, Rho Lambda Omega ognized and will be given an gram. These platforms will ing to start a business, grow a great businesses were started by a resource to participants in The Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, opportunity to interact with at- live stream our conversation business or for any other busi- women and many of our busi- Source network. Inc. and OCD Media to pres- tendees during the social mixer. through out the evening. ness purpose. This investment ness leaders are female. We “I am excited to be a part of ent the first ever Social Media The other Democratic Can- The conversation begins further demonstrates the bank’s believe that if we can provide The Source program and give Town Hall Forum. didates for mayor are Sidney promptly at 6:30 p.m. continued commitment to the critical information to help all back to the community,” said This forum is designed to Gladney, Monroe Jackson Sr., This forum will drive home communities it serves. women succeed in business, our Founding Advisory Panel mem- give all social media savvy vot- Jessie Jones and Brian Reyn- the issues that we face as a “We are extremely excited communities will thrive.” ber Marlo Kirkpatrick of Kirk- ers an opportunity to interact olds. The Republican candi- city. Issues such as the budget; to launch The Source as a The Source launches with an patrick & Porch Creative. “Plus and get up close and personal dates are Walter Slone Sr. and neighboring cities; furloughs; community-wide initiative for impressive list of Mississippi I know I have so many things with the candidates seeking the Jason Wells. The Independent water; management and con- all women in business,” said business women on the initia- top office in the capital city. Al- candidates are Gwen Chap- Bill Ray, president and CEO of tive’s Founding Advisory Panel. Bankplus though 15 people are currently man, Jaclyn Mask and Kenneth Forum Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3
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IN MEMORIAM Legendary journalist Claude Lewis dies at age 82 By Enid Doggett ally proud of the work we did NABJ together on that newspaper,” The National Association Davidson added. of Black Journalists (NABJ) Lewis covered the Civil mourns the passing of NABJ Rights Movement in the founder Claude Lewis, also a 1960s, meeting and inter- founder of the Philadelphia viewing such icons as Langs- Association of Black Jour- ton Hughes, James Baldwin, nalists (PABJ). Lewis died Malcolm X and Martin Lu- March 16, 2017 at Virtua ther King Jr. Voorhees Hospital in Voor- In 1968, Lewis left a meet- hees, N.J. He was 82. ing in Philadelphia to join the Lewis was a highly re- Lewis King family in Memphis im- spected journalist and men- was a gentle giant and kind mediately after receiving the tor to many journalists. Born soul whose passion for equal- news that King was shot. and raised in New York City, ity and equal opportunity can “Claude was a journal- he attended public schools be seen in his columns and ist miles ahead of his time, and graduated from City Col- life’s work. He had a personal and he achieved recognition lege with a degree in Eng- impact on the trajectory of long before many recognized lish. Lewis worked as an many NABJ members, my- him,” said NABJ founder editor and reporter for news- self included, showing us all Paul Brock. papers and magazines, such the way,” said NABJ presi- Former NABJ President as Newsweek, New York Her- dent Sarah Glover. Vanessa Williams, a national ald Tribune, and The Phila- “Claude lives on in all of reporter with the Washing- delphia Bulletin. us. I thank him for instilling ton Post, remembers Lewis He taught at Villanova Uni- in me, and my peers, a deep fondly. versity and also wrote a col- level of tenacity and commit- “I remember Claude as a umn for The Bulletin until it ment to the cause.” friendly and encouraging col- folded in 1982. Later, Lewis Lewis had an extensive ca- league when we worked to- wrote a syndicated column reer in broadcasting, writing gether at the Philadelphia In- for the Philadelphia Inquirer. and producing various TV quirer. His door was always “This is a very sad day. specials and documentaries open and he didn’t hesitate to Claude was a great mentor for with NBC and Westinghouse share his contacts, expertise me at The Bulletin. He always Broadcasting. In 1982, he and advice to young journal- had time to talk with a young founded the first national Af- ists. He and Acel were like journalist trying to navigate rican-American newspaper, these twin towers of black the newsroom. He was the The National Leader. journalism excellence in calm spirit that guided many NABJ founder Joe David- Philly. We should honor them of us,” said former colleague son worked with Lewis at by continuing their tradition and NABJ founder Sandra The National Leader and first of being fierce advocates for Dawson Long Weaver. met him when both worked at the truth, especially in this Known as one of the “orig- The Philadelphia Bulletin. current political climate,” inal three,” Lewis along with “Claude was an impor- Williams said. fellow Philadelphia journal- tant force in journalism in NABJ extends its sincerest ists Chuck Stone and Acel the 1970s. He meant a lot to condolences to Lewis’s fam- Moore laid the groundwork me personally and to a lot of ily and the countless friends for and later founded the Phil- black journalists profession- within the journalism com- adelphia Association of Black ally,” Davidson said. “He munity who he leaves behind. Journalists (PABJ) in 1973. lured me away from The In- Lewis is survived by his Lewis and many of PABJ’s quirer to work as managing wife Beverly, four children, early members contributed editor at The Leader. It was five grandchildren and four to the formation of NABJ in an opportunity to serve the great-grandchildren. 1975 in Washington, D.C. black community with high- A memorial service is “Founder Claude Lewis quality journalism. I was re- planned for a later date. www.mississippilink.com MARCH 23 - 29, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3
Black Press Barnes-Clay Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 “Today, the Black Press still micide.” pers, and a reporter on Wall ceives hundreds of nomina- Science Teachers’ Associa- teachers and education pro- serves the African-American Hiram Jackson, the publisher Street, because economics are tions from across the United tion, the Maitland P. Simmons fessionals. community with news that is of Real Times Media in Michi- the most important thing that States for this coveted award. Memorial Award for New Barnes-Clay began her vital to them,” said Miles. “We gan said that it’s important to the Black Press can report on For the 2016-2017 school Science Teachers recognizes education career as a biology still endeavor to bring about note the significance of Russ- for black people.” year, 25 individuals will re- and rewards the most dis- teacher at Lanier High School news that will educate and wurm and Cornish’s words. Editors of the Pasadena Jour- ceive Maitland P. Simmons tinguished science educa- in 2012. She holds a bach- keep our communities aware of ‘“We wish to plead our own nal noted that black-owned and New Science Teacher awards. tors across the United States. elor’s and master’s degree in what’s going on.” cause.’’ Words that continue operated media has been filled Each winner will receive Awardees serve as role mod- biology and a specialist degree Further, Miles said, with the to be as inspirational today as with the stories of trailblazers, a complimentary one-year els for their colleagues, inspi- in educational leadership. term “fake news” emanating the movement they declared on pioneers and forerunners that membership to NSTA along rations to their communities, Her fellow colleagues and regularly from the White House the front pages of Freedom’s helped get us to where we are with a $1000 cash award that and leaders who are making supporters refer to her as a and the new administration, it’s Journal,” Jackson said. “Look- today, with 48 black elected is used to attend the 2017 a difference in the sector of caring individual whose en- imperative that the Black Press ing at those words today, I am United States Congressmen NSTA Conference which science by engaging in pro- thusiasm for teaching is infec- remains vigilant. awe-struck at the vision of the and women. will be held in Los Ange- fessional development to en- tious and she is always will- “We must be the glue to hold Black Press forefathers and I’m In the aftermath of the Plessy les, California. Additionally, courage independent thinking ing to go the extra mile for her our community together and heartened knowing that this vs. Ferguson Supreme Court the award is scheduled to be and lifelong learning in their students. encourage togetherness in busi- statement continues to shine as ruling in 1896 that said that no presented during the NSTA science students. She is the daughter of Bev- ness and economically in this our collective beacon. black man has any rights that National Conference at the The winners were chosen erly and Johnny Barnes, both new Donald Trump era,” Miles Jackson continued: “The a white man must honor, there NSTA Teacher Awards Gala by a selection committee of which are retired Jackson said. voice of the Black Press is as came a flood of black publica- March 31. comprised of distinguished Public School District teach- Harry Colbert Jr. recently important today as it has ever tions that advocated for black Sponsored by the National current and retired science ers. summarized the importance of been. In today’s political cli- rights and protested the wrongs the Black Press in a column for mate, we cannot afford to miss done to blacks. Newspapers Insight News, an NNPA mem- any opportunity to educate, en- like Freedom’s Journal, the Tri- Bankplus ber newspaper, where he touted lighten and inform our commu- State Defender and the Chicago the achievements of many that nity on the issues that our very Defender paved the way for Continued from page 1 were noted only through the lives depend on.” freedom, justice and equality. to still learn, both from other to create programming rel- fidently, Maximizing Your pages of the Black Press. Journalist, author, activist Brenda Andrews, the pub- women with more experience evant to women in business First Impression and Women Margot Lee Shetterly, the au- and Black Press historian A. lisher of The New Journal and from today’s generation of directed by industry experts. Investing Now. The program thor of “Hidden Figures,” said Peter Bailey said the NNPA has and Guide, said that after 190 women who can help keep my Programs for The Source will is designed for all women in if not for the archives of the always provided a great service years, the primary challenge skills up-to-date.” include educational and net- business, across varied indus- Black Press such as the Nor- to African Americans through facing the Black Press remains “The BankPlus workforce working events, mentoring op- tries, business sizes and pro- folk Journal and Guide and the the pages of its newspapers. its limited human and financial is 74 percent female and we portunities and business plan- fessions. Pittsburgh Courier, the inspir- An adjunct professor at the resources needed to continue to represent all levels of man- ning meetings. BankPlus, with total assets ing story of black women ge- University of District of Co- tell news from the perspective agement, many in senior Educational events for The of more than $2.7 billion, has niuses at NASA would not have lumbia, Bailey said it’s also of being black in America leadership roles. Our bank un- Source will cover topics such banking offices throughout the been possible to tell. vital that coverage continues to “It is a mission that, at times, derstands there is a direct cor- as management, human re- state of Mississippi. For addi- If not for the Florida Sun spotlight black economics. can seem like making bricks relation between a successful sources, growth, marketing, tional information on BankP- newspaper in Orlando, the Bailey said that, according without sand; tying shoes with- female and a successful com- technology, business planning, lus, please visit www.BankP- story of the great training in to black author Lionel Barrow, out strings; pulling yourself munity,” said Katy Hedglin, personal finance, sales, social lus.net. science and technology tak- there are four basic functions up by your bootstraps without director of The Source. media and more. For additional information ing place at Bethune-Cookman of the Black Press: to act as a boots,” Andrews said. “But, for This unique initiative will Already scheduled sessions or to participate in The Source, University – one of the nation’s watchdog for the black commu- me it’s a personally fulfilling draw on the bank’s resources include How to Speak Con- visit www.thesource.net. historically Black universities nity; to answer attacks on the mission that has been guided – would go untold and unno- black community; to preserve for the past 35 years by my ticed, Colbert said. black culture and to present a deep spiritual faith.” Elport Chess Colbert continued: “In Ba- different viewpoint. Andrews continued: “To ton Rouge, it may have been “I believe the Black Press is keep aiming to thrive, rather Continued from page 1 a citizen’s lens that captured doing okay on those, but we than occupying a posture of tendent Cedric Gray gives who feel that they are pinned desist. Rightfully so, authori- the senseless killing of Alton could do better by working survival, for me, requires im- the historical narration of the against a wall when it comes tative figures such as Lyles, Sterling at the hands of police, more closely together and it mense faith in the destiny of Mississippi educational sys- to instructions from the older though striving to maintain but it is The Drum that keeps would really help if the [NNPA] black America and a passion tem and racial inequities. populace. It further shows his job, knows that he must Sterling’s memory alive and is would dedicate a reporter to to ensure the American story Former classmates of admiration to those across demonstrate what it means to shining the white-hot spotlight the United Nations, who could includes the perspective of its Chess recall their experiences the course of time who have seek the truth as he skillfully on those responsible for his ho- send news to its member pa- black citizens.” and questions regarding how not forgotten what it takes to instructs youth by his own ac- they were deprived of ameni- bridge as opposed to divide. tions in confronting a system ties that were granted to white These elements link dignity that set out to hold them in students. Chess wife (Ear- with deference to what I con- “their place” long before they nestine) and son (Alexander) sider the profoundest sense were born. provide recollections handed to soul search truth and har- Wilma Mosley Clopton’s down about the incident from mony. “Elport Chess and the Lanier observers. Flowing sounds of triumph High School Bus Boycott of Charlie Durr, president of prevail throughout the film. 1947” is a must see film April the Student Council, suggests Youth rising to the moment 8 at 1 p.m. during the annu- a boycott that, when institut- of revelation which sets forth al Crossroads Film Festival ed, brings about change. the cry of justice. Until such April 6-9. To hear and see the faces of time, as the music builds to For screening location, those students now tell their greater heights, they know visit crossroadsfilmfiestival. stories offers hope to youth there is no need to cease and com.
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www.mississippilink.com MARCH 23 - 29, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Habitat for Humanity Fourth forum of sharing Mississippi Capital Area importance of midwifery announces new staff members By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Contributing Writer The Scott Ford House inter- pretative project engaged in ex- tensive coverage of the vital role of midwives at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center Saturday, March 19. Fourth in a series of midwife- ry storytelling, the forum ad- dressed midwife ancestral liba- Left to Right – Ada Robinson, chair membership and publicity; Doro- tions; the loss shrine; midwifery thy Stewart, presider/founder, Women for Progress; Sandkofa Ra, interviews and artifact collect- reproductive health educator, NYC; Ruth Weir, granddaughter of mid- ing; Margaret Walker’s Jubilee wife Virginia Scott Ford; Connie Little, Hinds County election commis- on midwifery; the history of sioner - District 5; Alferdteen Harrison, president, Scott Ford House, midwifery in America and the Inc., and Juanita Brown, publicity emergence of the Khet Hemet Franklin Hight McNealy Birthing Center. Dorothy Stewart, historian By Peggy Hampton Stacey Norris Hight is the the Mississippi Capital Area, and founder of Women for Prog- Habitat for Humanity new director of development. McNealy grew up in a Habi- ress, was the presider. Guest Merrill McKewen, execu- A graduate of Mississippi tat home and knows firsthand commentator was Robert Smith, tive director of Habitat for College, she has worked in how a decent, affordable home M.D., of Central Mississippi Humanity Mississippi Capital the executive level for three gives families the strength, Health Center. Area, has announced the fol- gubernatorial administrations stability and independence The forum opened with an en- lowing new staff members: in Mississippi and Virginia, they need to create a better compassing dedication of love Brad “Kaz” Franklin is the including the Kirk Fordice life for themselves. A gradu- for Afrikan ancestry. Within new director of community administration, and has been ate of Belhaven University, the special segment was devo- and homeowner advocacy. He a fundraiser for state and Con- she spent the past 18 years as tion to babies of miscarriages, Robert Smith, MD stresses sig- previously was the marketing gressional candidates. As a creative services coordinator/ abortions, stillbirths and chil- Sandkofa Ra, reproductive health nificance of preserving the Scott specialist and assistant manag- member of the Junior League production manager for the dren who died before their first educator of New York City, ex- Ford Houses on Cohea Street in er of Thalia Mara Hall for the of Jackson, she helped to de- Catholic Diocese of Jackson. birthdays. “Like a tree, you must pounds on the history of midwife- America and particularly in the City of Jackson’s Department velop a multi-year marketing In this position, she devel- be rooted in who you are,” said ry and pushes ceremonial rituals States of Mississippi. of Human & Cultural Services. plan for the Mississippi Chil- oped, produced and managed Sankofa Ra, womb priestess for preservation. During his tenure, Thalia Mara dren’s Museum prior to the visual communication materi- and reproductive health educa- Hall tripled its annual revenue museum’s opening. A former als for various Diocesan publi- tor/East Harlem NYC and Khet Jubilee by Alexander states that crowd to donate their artifacts. and nearly doubled attendance teacher at Covenant Presbyte- cations, along with generating Hemet Birthing Center, New midwives were valued by their “We must make our house a to city-run venues. He has rian Preschool, she opened the and editing content. She also Rochell, N.Y. owners from an economic per- haven of restoration regarding been described as a Hip Hop first early childhood hands- has been employed as a senior Referencing a ritualistic cer- spective. Slave owners forced the artifacts,” she said. “We are artist, entrepreneur, writer and on science lab in the school’s gallery attendant/scheduler for emony, Ra explained that cre- black women to rapidly bear calling forth artifacts from the an activist with an extensive 30-year history. She has been the Mississippi Museum of dence to the above mentioned children who were delivered at community to help tell the story career spanning several me- a Habitat volunteer in Missis- Art. babies consists of pouring wa- the hands of the midwives (older of the midwifery legacy,” ex- diums, including community, sippi and Virginia. She is a volunteer counselor ter into a live plant and its soil slaves who were no longer use- plained Harrison. music, TV and radio. Franklin Contyna McNealy is the at the Catholic Charities Rape while speaking the name of a ful in the field). This process of- Dr. Smith noted that Harri- will serve as the direct liaison new volunteer/special events Crisis Center, and she also has mother in honor and praise of ten produced a high death rate. son and Stewart knew how to between Habitat and its home- coordinator. The daughter of volunteered for Habitat for the children who did not make it Vr’y, Alexander’s great grand- take nothing and evolve it into owners and the communities Willie Mae Brown, one of the Humanity Mississippi Capital on the other side. mother, was a midwife whose something. “The Scott Ford in which they live. first Habitat homeowners in Area. Each audience member then stories regarding the black House project is worth preserv- received a remembrance card to woman’s complications during ing in America and particularly write down the names of moth- the process of labor and delivery in Mississippi. If it had not been 2659 Livingston Road • Jackson MS, 39213 ers who suffered the loss of a were shared by Stewart. for midwifery where would we Subscribe TODAY child. Those cards were placed “Midwifery was received as a be? There are so many ways to 601-896-0084 • www.mississippilink.com on a table which was represen- calling. It was passed down and bring people here and to make tative of a family table. Ra ex- created across generational con- the importance of midwifery plained that during the ceremo- nections. The midwife had no known. So the important role is ny all of the family members’ time for her own family as she to find ways and programs to ap- names would be mentioned. was available to those raising peal to different audiences,” he The Mississippi Link This process served as a remind- their families. She learned her said. er to members to keep their fam- trade from an older mentor with Midwifery stories for this and Name ily together while emphasizing her own practice. She used a va- past forums were recorded by the virtues of mothers and fa- riety of medicines and herbs to Robert Luckett, Ph.D., director Address thers and making sure no mother take care of the mother. Though of the National Margaret Walker or baby died unwillingly. she taught prenatal care, she was Alexander Research Center. City, State, Zip In her novel Jubilee, Walker very much involved in postpar- This Scott Ford House inter- elaborated on her great grand- tum care. She performed rituals pretative project is the result Phone mother Vr’y’s role as a midwife. to protect the mother and baby of collaborations between the According to Alferdteen Har- from disease. She made sure the Smith Robertson Museum & e-Mail rison, Ph.D., president of Scott mother was committed to com- Cultural Center, The National Ford House, Inc., “Walker illus- munity resources. Council of Negro Women (for CHECK 1 year 2 year 3 year trates the role of the midwives in The midwife was a relational statewide coordination), and ONE the slave community where they counselor. Highly religious, she the Jackson State University were the only healthcare provid- kept her head covered to defray Margaret Walker Center. Partial $32 $64 $96 er for our people.” Harrison has- evil spirits,” interjected Ra. funding was provided by the 1 year 2 year 3 year tened, “Continuing this role of Artifacts used by midwives Mississippi Humanities Coun- healthcare provider, midwives were displayed. Presiding offi- cil and The Greater Jackson subscription subscription subscription maintained it in our community cer Stewart donated a black bag Arts Council. The Community until the 1960s.” to the Scott Ford House Inter- Foundation of Greater Jackson Thank you for your order. Order a subscription for a friend! Curator Angela Stewart of pretative project that was used serves as the fiscal agent for the the National Margaret Walker by one of her relatives, who was project. Alexander Research Center at a midwife. 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She is a model ca- det, not only for her battalion but for every cadet in the JROTC program. She has consistently demonstrated 2017 JROTC School Cadets of the Year profound leadership throughout her four years as a JROTC cadet, earn- judges. The Cadet of the Year was ing her schools’ top Leadership announced during this formal ban- Education and Training award for quet. The school-level Cadets of the her grade level in her 9th- and 11th- Year were also honored along with grade years. the top performing Leadership Edu- Pippins also serves as president cation and Training cadets for each Power APAC theatre students performed their acclaimed one-act play, “The Colored of Callaway’s Jobs for Mississippi grade level. Museum,” at the Mississippi Theatre Association Competition. PHOTOS COURTESY MAGICAL Graduates program, and in 2015, The top cadets from each JPS IMAGERY she was selected to represent that high school were recognized for program in Washington, D.C. at the their accomplishments and selec- Mississippi Link Newswire • Duet Scene: Ariana Polk and Kai- Jobs for America’s Graduates Na- tion as Cadets of the Year for their Students from Power APAC’s Inter- tlyn Fowler tional Conference. high schools. The 2017 school-level national Thespian Troupe #4909 gave • Female Solo: Ta’Mari Lloyd and She is very active in her commu- JROTC Cadets of the Year are: another outstanding performance at the Tykala Barnes nity and has assisted in several com- • C/LTC Tiffany Bryant, Lanier 2017 Mississippi Theatre Association • Female Monologue: Tykala Barnes munity service activities such as the • C/LTC Adrianna Cooper, Mur- Competition. Their one-act show, “The • Male Monologue: Kingsley Nwao- New Hope Baptist Church Com- rah Colored Museum,” by George C. Wolfe korie munity Health Fair, Cottage Grove • C/LTC RaQuan Young, Wing- was reviewed as one of the top shows • Male Solo: Christopher McDonald Nursing Home visits, Trendsetter field seen at the festival. Every student from Seniors Makallen Kelley, Tykala Mentor program for North Jackson • C/COL Kayla Pippins, Callaway Power APAC that competed either ad- Barnes, Justin Bell, Kingsley Nwaoko- Elementary School and Callaway’s Pippins • C/MAJ Tasha Conerly, Forest vanced as a finalist in individual events, rie, and Deija Oscar all received a call Veterans Day program. She also Hill placed in the top three in their category, back from three or more colleges in the serves as Sunday School secretary plans to attend Tougaloo College • C/LTC Mike Ragsdale, Provine or received multiple scholarship offers College Auditions competition. and as an usher at her church, Hope and major in social work and attain a • C/MAJ N’Waynah Littleton, from colleges. “Wonderful Show,” said competition Spring Missionary Baptist Church. doctorate degree. Jim Hill The Power APAC theatre department adjudicator Leslie Barker. “Thank you Cadet Pippins has attended Girls Pippins is the youngest child of “This is a highlight event for our received the following awards and ac- for the heart you put into this piece. It State at the University of Southern Faylena Pippins. JROTC cadets because it gives us colades in the One Act Competition, is too hard to find real heart and soul on Mississippi and the Junior ROTC The 13th Annual JROTC Cadet the opportunity to recognize and Individual Events Competition, and stage. You all have that – hold on to it! Cadet Leadership Challenge at of the Year Awards ceremony was reward the most outstanding cadets College Auditions Event: Our world needs it.” Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mis- held after a rigorous competition in our JROTC program,” said Col. One Act Show Competition Power APAC was among nine other sissippi. that culminated in an oral presenta- (Ret.) Paul Willis, director of JPS • Social Impact Award Mississippi schools that were awarded After high school, Cadet Pippins tion before a panel of distinguished JROTC. • Festival Spirit Award the opportunity to take a one-act show • All-Star Cast: Justin Bell and Tyka- to this competition. Members of the full la Barnes cast and crew of the school’s acclaimed Individual Events performance were Tykala Barnes, Jus- • 1st Place Male Monologue: Justin tin Bell, Olivia Bonds, Destiny Dors- Bell ey, Kaitlyn Fowler, Nina Frost, Artez • 2nd Place Group Scene: Kings- Gibson, Ishmael Gray, A’lora Griffith, ley Nwaokorie, Artez Gibson, Ishmael Briana Jefferson, Makallen Kelley, Jer- Gray and Jerion Keyes ion Keyes, Ta’Mari Lloyd, Christopher • 2nd Place Male Musical Theatre McDonald, Kingsley Nwaokorie, Deija Solo: Justin Bell Oscar, Ariana Polk and Mackenzie Wil- • 3rd Place Female Musical Theatre liams. Solo: Olivia Bonds The 2017 Mississippi Theatre Asso- • 3rd Place Poster Design: Deija Os- ciation Competition was held in Janu- car ary at University of Southern Missis- Individual Finalists sippi. Wingfield scholars express themselves through media
Provine athlete makes school history with success in soccer Mississippi Link Newswire Provine High School soccer player Tytianna Coleman signed with the Southwest Mississippi Community College Bears February 27. It was the first scholarship signing for a girls’ soc- Wingfield F.A.M.E. students learning videography cer player from the school. When she was in the 11th grade, Mississippi Link Newswire tant steps to becoming a media expert. Coleman traded basketball for soccer Wingfield F.A.M.E. (Fine Arts, Me- The program also emphasizes the soft and made an immediate impact by lead- chanics and Engineering) students skills that students need to enter the ing the Rams to the state 5A playoffs for joined the Mississippi Youth Media business and professional world. the first time in the school’s history, a Project (YMP) for training on writing, Funded in part by the Kellogg Fel- feat she helped them repeat in her se- video, podcasting, photography and lows Leadership Alliance, YMP’s mis- nior season. The team also recorded its web design. sion is to teach young people to under- first two winning seasons. F.A.M.E. scholars meet once a week stand how media is produced, how to Coleman proved to be highly versa- Tytianna Coleman, center, with family members and coaches, accepted a scholarship for media training and mentoring at the produce powerful stories that reach a tile, playing sweeper, goalkeeper, and to attend Southwest Mississippi Community College. YMP office to learn ways to use media larger audience, and how to make equity even leading the team in goals scored to express themselves. Scholars train a component in building their commu- with 13 in her senior season. out of 225 in her senior class with a 3.4 Matthew Freeman is coach of the with YMP staffers learning the impor- nity’s media narrative. Academically, Coleman is ranked 14 GPA. Provine Rams girls soccer team. EDUCATION
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Faith-based community 11th Annual Creative launches JSU Day The Mississippi Link Newswire Missionary Baptist Church; Jackson’s faith-based com- and the Rev. Maxine Bolden, munity will launch JSU Day campus minister of Wesley at Saint Luther Missionary Foundation at Jackson State Arts Festival at JSU Baptist Church located at 1040 University. Banks Street, Jackson, at 3 p.m. Additional guests include Margaret Walker Center, JSU Sunday, March 26. Bishop Thomas M. and Rose In 1973, Margaret Walker Beginning in 1877 as Nat- Jenkins of New Dimensions invited three dozen of the lead- chez Seminary, a private International Fellowship of ing black female authors in the church school, Jackson State Ministries; Minister Jonathan world to the campus of Jackson University has had a long his- Thomas of Mount Helm; and State to celebrate the bicenten- tory with faith-based commu- Bishop Ronnie Crudup Sr. of nial of Phillis Wheatley’s book nities and continues to benefit New Horizon Church Interna- of poetry, poems on various from the support of dedicated tional. subjects, religion and moral. pastors and congregations. The event will be presided Mari Evans was part of the As JSU now faces a finan- by the Rev. Barron Banks, a incredible group of women cial challenge, the faith-based visiting JSU professor in the who descended on our campus. community has stepped up to Department of History and Evans passed away at the age offer its support. Consequently, Philosophy. Also, the JSU Gos- of 93 March 10, 2017. JSU is spearheading a five-year pel Choir will provide musical We honor our founder initiative with a goal of produc- selections. Walker and writers like Ev- ing $5 million in revenue. The About Jackson State Uni- ans whose deep impact on the university is enlisting 1,000 versity: Challenging Minds, black arts movement can still pastors and churches from the Changing Lives be felt today and who chose community to pledge $1,000 to Jackson State University, to share their work with a new help with the efforts. founded in 1877, is a historical- generation of students. JSU interim President Dr. ly black, high research activity On Wednesday and Thurs- Mari Evans speaking to a full classroom at Jackson State in 1973 at the bicentennial of Phillis Wheatley’s book. Rod Paige said, “These funds university located in Jackson, day, April 12 and 13, 2017, the will help us secure the future of the capital city of Mississippi. Margaret Walker Center will Jackson State University by es- Jackson State’s nurturing ac- host the 11th annual Creative tablishing a solid financial base ademic environment challeng- Arts Festival at Jackson State that will allow us to continue to es individuals to change lives University Student Center. fulfill our mission as a model through teaching, research and Cornelius Eady, founder of urban learning community for service. Officially designated Cave Canem will be this year’s highly motivated students from as Mississippi’s Urban Univer- keynote speaker. diverse backgrounds.” sity, Jackson State continues to While the theme of the con- The celebration will feature enhance the state, nation and ference is “Callaloo and Cave various religious leaders from world through comprehensive Canem: Publishing the Afri- the Jackson community, with economic development, health- can Diaspora,” the organizers Pastor Danny Hollins of Grace care, technological and educa- welcome proposals from high Inspirations Church delivering tional initiatives. school, undergraduate and the message. The only public university in graduate students on any topic Other scheduled speakers the Jackson metropolitan area, by March 24. and guests include the Rev. Jackson State is located near Proposal submissions should Charles Polk Jr. of Saint Luther downtown, with five satellite be 250-500 words and should Missionary Baptist Church; locations throughout the area. fit in one of four categories: the Rev. C.J. Rhodes of Mount For more information, visit Poetry Spoken Word Helm Baptist Church; the Rev. www.jsums.edu or call 601- (10-15-minute presentations Arthur Sutton Jr. of Progressive 979-2121. in original storytelling or po- etry, including brief comments about inspiration and/or form Written (10-page essays In the case of panel propos- dividual paper proposals. of the work) with 20-minute presentations) als, please submit the names of To submit a proposal, send Visual Arts (up to 3 pieces Performing Arts (10-min- the participants and the mod- a document in Microsoft Word of artwork in any media with ute dance, musical and theatri- erator and a brief synopsis of or Adobe PDF to mwa@jsums. 10-minute presentations) cal presentations) the panel’s topic and of the in- edu. Six JSU students attended Climate Change Conference in New Orleans The Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson State University’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning in the College of Public Service was among 22 HBCUs attending the fifth HBCU Climate Change Conference in New Orleans March 15-19 that examined theories surrounding the impact of toxic facilities and severe weather events on the environment. Dillard University‘s Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ), in col- laboration with Texas Southern University, hosted the annual conference to provide opportunities for communities, scientific researchers and decision-makers to col- laborate on programs and projects that promote environmental equity. This year’s conference focused on bridg- ing the gap between theory and experi- mental realities of climate change. Student participants, including six from JSU, have conducted research on topics ranging from campus sustainability to global dimensions of climate change and green jobs. A course offered by JSU visiting pro- fessor Dr. Yaw Twumasi – Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in the Depart- Students showcased their research during the fifth annual HBCU Climate Change Conference in ment of Urban and Regional Planning at New Orleans March 15-19. Tiffany Lomax, standing left, Dr. Yaw Twumasi, standing right, a JSU visit- the JSU downtown campus – has guided ing professor with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in the Department of Urban and Regional students in expanding their understand- Planning, Seated, Le Bu, Reginald S. Davis and Sabrina White ing of GIS Theory and solving real-world problems. Conglomerate in Mississippi) Davis, who works with organizations to “Students had the opportunity to net- India Tate, a master’s student in urban salvage abandoned lands (Neighbor’s First work with peers and faculty from other and regional planning Program) and build gardens in communi- HBCUs. This was a great opportunity for Sabrina White, a doctoral student in ties (Deer Park Avenue Garden), spoke en- my students; they joined the global con- urban and regional planning (Topic: Ade- thusiastically about his research. versation of climate change and offered quate Climate Mitigation … or NOT? Lens “Climate change is much broader than solutions and conversations to this press- on Mississippi) the polar ice caps melting. Climate change ing issue,” Twumasi said. Reginald S. Davis, a master’s student in is about sustainability. … It affects the During conference seminars and panel urban and regional planning (Topic: Mak- livelihoods of everyone on the planet. It discussions, students showcased their re- ing Something Out of Nothing and Other will take a collaborative effort from citi- search via poster boards or orally. Tales of Fruit from Barren Land) zens locally and globally to sustain better The following students represented JSU: Le Bu, a doctoral student in civil en- living conditions for generations to come,” Tiffany Lomax and Daniel Walker, doc- gineering (Topic: Visualization Climate said Davis, who also focuses on environ- toral students in urban and regional plan- Change Impact on the Mississippi Gulf mental health and safety of the LGBTQ ning (Topic: The Future of a Food Security Coast Area) community through My Brother’s Keeper. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 23 - 29, 2017 www.mississippilink.com PASTORAL POINTS Message from Women Preachers – “The the Religion Editor
By Daphne Higgins ents and abilities to the table but Religion Editor made sure that it was consumed for Conversation” endures the betterment of others. Yes, these As we continue the celebration of great women shared something By Rev. CJ Rhodes me to engage every move of were expected to learn the false teachers could use for Special to The Mississippi Link Women’s History with us that continues to affect our the argument with great de- Word of God. This coun- their meetings. Women were Month, I am going to lives daily – the power of love. tail, but permit me to sum- tercultural move, however, the most susceptible to false That wom- give a well-deserved The love they shared through their marize a few insights that you could lead the larger society teaching only because they en are created shout-out to this very voices, actions, and talents sent a may not be familiar with. to suspect that these women, had been granted the least in the image deserving gender and message to the world that African- I begin with Paul’s words to liberated by the Gospel, were education. This behavior was of God and within the female gender – an even American women are not limited in Timothy in 1 Timothy 2:9-15, akin to the temple prostitutes. bound to bring reproach on possess inher- more select group – African Ameri- what they do. which reads: Paul, it seems, wanted to cau- the church from a hostile so- ent worth and can women. Although, I only mentioned “I also want the women to tion godly women from being ciety that was already con- dignity is un- Many of us are very familiar African-American women whose dress modestly, with decency confused with ungodly ones. vinced Christians subverted disputed by most mainstream with Mary McLeod Bethune (1875 names have appeared in headlines and propriety, adorning them- Hence, he spoke about mod- the traditional roles of women Christians today. Women’s – 1955), Shirley Chisholm (1924 of the past and present, I want to selves, not with elaborate hair- esty in dress and decorum in and slaves. So, Paul provided Days in our churches cele- – 2005), Dr. Mae Jemison (1956 - salute all sisters: mothers, sisters, styles or gold or pearls or ex- church as to distinguish them a short-range solution: “Do brate the diverse gifts women ), Toni Morrison (1931 – ), Rosa housewives, teachers, doctors, sit- pensive clothes, but with good from the world. not teach” (under the present offer to the Body of Christ Parks (1913 – 2005), Harriett Tub- ters, etc. African American women deeds, appropriate for women Another possible under- circumstances); and a long- and the world. They are our man (1822 – 1913), Sojourner Truth can and will continue to change the who profess to worship God. standing of the text in context range solution: “Let them mothers, teachers, nurturers, (1797 – 1883), and Oprah Winfrey world. A woman should learn in qui- is that Paul also wanted to learn” (1 Timothy 2:11).” and much more. In church, (1954 – ); eight dynamic women The Mississippi Link would like etness and full submission. guard Christian women and Given the cultural, social, they lead Sunday School, di- who helped to change the world. to thank all sisters from every walk I do not permit a woman to men from patterning them- and even theological issues rect and sing in choirs, usher, These women set high standards of life for your love and presence teach or to assume authority selves after pagan gender facing the pastoral context and minister to children. and (have) encouraged others of in the lives of others. Thank you over a man; she must be quiet. norms in a society that blend- into which Paul speaks, there All of this is affirmed. But, their race to do the same. sisters for all that you do to help For Adam was formed first, ed sexuality and spirituality. is room to believe that his ad- as I noted two weeks ago, Other notable African-American keep the love of God alive. All of then Eve. And Adam was not Cheri Dale writes, “The monition was a temporary fix the role of women in pasto- women include Bessie Coleman your good deeds may not be shared the one deceived; it was the “shame-honor-culture” of to an urgent problem. ral ministry is controversial, (1892 – 1926) a pioneer and inno- with others, or over the years may woman who was deceived and Ephesus, exemplified by the Again, Dale offers, to say the least. Though I vator in the field of aviation; Nina be forgotten, but because you share became a sinner. But women two-pronged cultural milieu “Though gender issues may have been using the language Siimone (1933 – 2003) one of the your love with us, you are doing as will be saved through child- in Jesus, Ben Sirach’s Eccle- have motivated Christians to “women in ministry,” this foremost singer/songwriters and God has commanded and our lives bearing – if they continue in siasticus, gives further under- argue with one another in the subject requires more speci- civil rights activists of her genera- are better because of you. Thank faith, love and holiness with standing to the social context Ephesian congregation, it is ficity. If by ministry we mean tion; Septima Poinsette Clark (1898 you Lord for my sisters. propriety.” (NIV) of the Ephesian church: 1) clear that Paul is not address- “service” (which is what min- – 1987) known as the “Grandmoth- Remember the verse that I often What is Paul saying here as men feared that their own ing gender issues. Rather, he istry truly is) then no one has er of the American Civil Rights share with you – Isaiah 52:7 (NIV), it relates to women’s leader- sexual attraction to females is defending the Ephesian an issue with women serving. Movement,” was an educator and which reads: “How beautiful on the ship in church? It is important would result in loss of control church against false teaching It is particular kinds of serv- civil rights activist who played a mountains are the feet of those who to note that we cannot under- and, 2) men feared that wom- by insisting that those who ing that creates tension; ser- major role in the voting rights of bring good news, who proclaim stand this text without histori- en’s out-of-control sexuality have been led astray, most- vice that includes preaching African Americans; Dorothy I. peace, who bring good tidings, cal and cultural context. This would dishonor men. Women ly women in this particular and overseeing. Central to the Height (1912 – 2010) a social rights who proclaim salvation, who say to letter was written to Timothy were viewed as over-deter- church, be taught sound doc- debate are Paul’s words about activist, administrator and educator Zion, Your God reigns!” and the setting is Ephesus. mined symbols of male honor trine, and that they learn the- women having authority over who also organized “Wednesdays The Mississippi Link, a messen- Like Corinth, Ephesus was and manliness.” ology quietly and respectfully men in church. To be sure, as in Mississippi” which brought to- ger for news in and around the state a major trade city renowned All of this serves as a back- from their teachers in line with Bible-believing Christians we gether black and white women of Mississippi, would like to serve for the worship of Artemis, a ground to the gender world the tranquil/peaceful life.” must take Scripture seriously from the North and South to engage as your personal messenger to share Greek goddess, and her tem- into which Paul is writing as I hope this has been help- as the final word on faith and in dialogue about relevant social is- your news and the news of your ple prostitutes. These women the Spirit inspired. ful and look forward to your practice. Sociology, politics, sues; and Fannie Lou Hamer (1917 places of worship. were educated and well paid Moving on, let us ad- feedback. Lord willing, I and the spirit of the age must – 1977) a voting rights activist and To share your news contact unmarried consorts of upper- dress “learning in silence” will wrap up this series next always take a backseat to the civil rights leader from Ruleville. Daphne M. Higgins at religion@ class Greek men and enjoyed and “having authority over week with some concluding Word of God. That said, we Each lady, regardless of her edu- mississippilink.com, fax (601) enviable social mobility and a man.” Craig Keener notes, thoughts. must note that people who cational, social and even economic 896-0091 or mail 2659 Livingston equality. “It is probably no coincidence Cited: http://www.cbeinter- love the Lord and submit to status, not only brought their tal- Road, Jackson, MS 39213. the authority of Scripture are Married women, both Jew- that the one passage in the Bi- national.org/blogs/what-did- torn over the matter of women ish and Greek, differed from ble prohibiting women teach- paul-mean-silence-and-sub- preachers and pastors. their noblewomen counter- ing Scripture appears in the mission-1-timothy-211 The dominant position is parts. They were often unedu- one set of letters where we ex- http://enrichmentjournal. that women may serve in vari- cated and socially restricted. plicitly know that false teach- ag.org/200102/082_paul.cfm ous capacities excluding pas- But, since marriage was en- ers were targeting and work- Rev. CJ Rhodes, a graduate toral and preaching ministry. couraged for most Christians ing through women. Paul’s of the University of MS and Because I assume most of my (excluding those disciples letters to Timothy in Ephesus Duke University, serves as the readers are well aware of that gifted for celibacy), it was as- provide a glimpse of the situ- director of Student Religious position, I will offer another sumed that many women in ation: false teachers (1 Timo- Life at Alcorn State Univer- one, based on biblical scholar- the church would be married thy 1:6,7,19,20; 6:3–5; 2 Tim- sity and is the pastor of Mt. ship and pastoral sensitivity: or widowed and not many othy 2:17) were misleading Helm Baptist Church in Jack- that both men and women are of noble birth (1 Corinthians the women (2 Timothy 3:6,7). son. Rev. Rhodes is married to open to God’s call to preach- 1:26). But unlike dominant These women were probably Allison Thomas-Rhodes and ing and pastoral ministry. Jewish and Gentile gender (and especially) some wid- they are the parents of twin Space here will not allow norms, in the church women ows who owned houses the boys. REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
True Light Baptist Church, 224 E. Bell St., 6, from 8:30 a.m. -11 a.m. This event is de- Jackson, will hold it Light Line Prayer Call signed to have an ongoing conversation on each Wednesday at 6 a.m. The call-in number “How to Engage the Current Generation to New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is 218-486-1348, access code: 224235578#. Change and Empower the Next Generation Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir For more information call 601-354-0393. Rev. for Change.” A luncheon and panel discussion Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Marcus Cheeks is the pastor. will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. designed to pray for elected leaders from the Live Radio Broadcast College Hill M. B. Church, 1600 Florence executive, legislative and Judicial branches of WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ave., Jackson, will be the location where the government, the congressional delegation as Westhaven Choir will present a benefit con- well as county and municipal government. This cert for the Sickle Cell Foundation March 26, event will take place at the Jackson Conven- at 6 p.m. On March 26, the Annual Usher tion Complex, 105 East Pascagoula Street, Day program will be held at 4 p.m. On April Jackson. “A Church Preparing for a 2, the church will observe its 110th church an- Home Not Built by Man” New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 niversary beginning with its 8:30 a.m. Sunday Priestley Chapel M. B. Church, 177 Virlilia 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] School and 10 a.m. worship service. For more Rd., Canton, will hold it spring revival April 9 – information call 601-355.2670. Dr. Michael T. 11, at 7 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Jona- Williams is the pastor. than Phillips, pastor of Union Baptist Church, SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Brandon and Smith Chapel Baptist Church, Mission Mississippi will hold its 2017 Gov- Flora. For more information call 601-859- The Mississippi Link ernor’s Summit and Prayer Luncheon April 8449. Rev. Robert McCallum is the pastor. For more information please call: 601-896-0084 www.mississippilink.com MARCH 23 - 29, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9
PRESERVED Spring Cleaning Prayer can affect
By Shewanda Riley for sentimental reasons (like all of Columnist my report cards starting at kinder- a whole nation, “Hi! My name garten or my Girl Scout sash and is Shewanda. And beret). I just figured since I had I’m a pack rat.” I good reasons for keeping these felt like I should things, it didn’t matter how much be saying these it was. including America words as I contin- But I had to admit one thing af- ued on my number ter I’d bagged all of the trash up PART 5 one priority a few years ago at the and taken it outside: I felt so re- beginning of the month of March: lieved without the clutter. I was Spring Cleaning. What I thought amazed at how I’d allowed my- By Pastor Simeon R. Green III is not what it ought to be, we will never and pray, and seek My face, and turn Special to The Mississippi Link would take me a few hours ended self to get used to the clutter. Of be effective in preaching the Word. from their wicked ways; then will I hear up taking me almost nine hours. course, I noticed it building over In Luke 12:35, Jesus The same principle applies when it from heaven, and will forgive their sin, With careful consideration, time but I was always able to ex- said, “Let your loins be comes to living the Word. Your hap- and will heal their land.” What a re- I went through the piles of pa- cuse it away. girded about, and your piness and success in life depend on sponsible position we stand in. pers and folders, sheets of paper Why did I hold onto those things lights burning.” Friends, prayer. The salvation of the lost, even Salvation has been taken too lightly. I didn’t realize I had and some I that I said I needed, but didn’t let us make sure the some of our own flesh and blood- de Selfish spirits have so gotten hold of didn’t remember why I kept. In ever use? And why was I afraid lamps of faith and the pends on our prayers. We might as well people that all they think about is just those cases, I threw them away. I to throw them away? The more I lamps of prayer are burn- get rid of the idea that they are going to what they themselves have to do to figured if I hadn’t touched it in a thought about it, I had to admit my ing brightly. These are two things that accidentally drop in some night and get make heaven. I pray that every heart year, I didn’t need it. fear was that I didn’t want to be Jesus is going to look for when He re- saved. No one ever got saved without will open to God and in honesty, and if I even told myself before I start- unprepared. Keeping those items turn. In Matthew, Chapter 25, Jesus told someone, somewhere praying for him it is true, say, “Lord, my prayer lamp ed cleaning that I would not talk gave me a false sense that I’d be the parable of the ten virgins, five of or her. Nothing is impossible with God, and my faith lamp have not been burn- myself out of throwing stuff away ready for what I wasn’t sure. them had allowed their lamps to go out. if we can believe. ing very bright. I want to humble my- (like I usually did). I started in my John 15:2 says “He cuts off How we need to tremble! God said in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my self. I want to seek Your face, Lord. I bedroom and even brought just a every branch in me that bears no One has well said, “To graduate in the people, which are called by my name, want you to teach me how to pray.” few garbage bags upstairs because fruit, while every branch that does school of prayer is to master the whole shall humble themselves, and pray, and My friends, Jesus has never quit I didn’t have as much up there (or bear fruit he prunes so that it will course of religious life.” People who seek my face, and turn from their wick- teaching the saints how to pray. He so I thought). The four bags were be even more fruitful.” Throwing did not know how to read or write were ed ways; then will I hear from heaven, taught the disciples; and if we will ask filled within minutes. One bag was away the clutter felt like I was be- great, strong, stalwart men and women and will forgive their sin, and will heal of Him, He will teach us how to pray so full that it nearly burst when I ing pruned. I now try to look at it for God; they knew how to pray. their land.” The condition of the en- and get hold of God. Remember, the is- tried to pick it up. The crazy part this way: throwing away what I Even though Jesus knew that the fur- tire world rests on praying people. Our ciples of Christ must be praying people. was that it wasn’t anything terri- didn’t need now leaves room for therance of the Kingdom was going to Scripture text from I Timothy 2:1-8, We are to pray for those who are in au- bly important that I was throwing God to give me what he wants me rest on the Apostles, never one time did told us to pray for those in authority, thority. They need our prayers! away just a few old notes, left over to have so I can do what he wants He teach them to preach; but He taught kings, and pray for all men in general, Rev. Simeon R. Green III is pastor of brochures from conferences and me to do. them to pray. Why is that? If God has so that we might live a peaceful and Joynes Road Church of God, 31 Joynes other miscellaneous projects. Shewanda Riley is the author called us to preach and we are a prayer happy life and live in holiness and righ- Road, Hampton VA 23669. He is mar- Even though I watched many of the Essence best-seller “Love warrior, we can preach and we will teousness before God. ried to Velma L. Green. He is a member talk shows with self-professed Hangover: Moving from Pain preach effectively. On the other hand, When a catastrophe comes on the of the National Association of Evange- hoarders and pack rats, I never to Purpose after a Relationship we can take all the training there is for land, where is God looking? He is not lism Church of God, Anderson, Ind. He saw myself as one of “those” peo- Ends.” She may be reached at preaching, but if we do not have a se- looking to leaders of nations. He said, serves as chairman of the Southeastern ple. Sure, I like to hold onto stuff [email protected]. cret closet of prayer and our prayer life “If my people shall humble themselves, Association of The Church of God, Inc.
NEWS FROM THE WORD Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master A special salute to African-American women By Robert E. McCallum American women became val- ness contributions as a woman sippi Freedom Democratic Party. Pastor, Priestly Chapel M B Church ued for their gender because they and as a citizen of the most pow- As I complete this list, I must Now that Black History Month were both producer and repro- erful country in the world. add Michelle Obama, former has come to a close, we proud- ducer. Their ability to have chil- By no means will I be able to First Lady of the United States of ly welcome Women’s History dren allowed the labor force to give an exhaustive list of all the America. Month. The month of March is expand with less cash spent up- black women who have led in The list can go on and on. that special time when all of front. As breeders, the African- making this country great but I Black women have come from America honors the extraordinary American woman provided a free will list a few. behind and excelled in every dis- SUNDAY achievements and contributions labor force throughout the south. I am mindful of Madam C.J. cipline. While victims of racial, Worship Services of American women. Despite her struggles as a black Walker. Walker was one street- gender and economical discrimi- While women in general have woman in a society which often smart lady, who is widely re- nation down through the years, 10:00 a.m. contributed much to the success stereotyped her racially, held her garded as one of the first ever black women “still rise.” Sunday School 8:45 a.m. of America’s rich history, in this back economically, labelled her self-made American, female African-American women brief article, I want to highlight lazy and one that leans on the millionaires. She created hair- we salute you. You have indeed African-American women; wom- government for her livelihood, care solutions and remedies with “come a long way.” MONDAY en who have been often underes- the black woman continues to black women in mind and sold Robert E. McCallum, a native Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. timated and unappreciated. make significant strides in Amer- them door-to-door. of Jackson, presently resides in History is filled with examples ica’s success story. Once the most Another phenomenal woman Madison, with his wife, Carolyn. of black women who have con- disrespected person in Americ, is Oprah Winfrey, the richest Af- Together they have four children. WEDNESDAY Michael T. Williams tributed to the success story of she has come a long way baby. rican-American talk show host of He is a 1975 graduate of Jackson Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor this great country in ways that are While there are still hurtles our day. State University where he earned uniquely dynamic. Echoing the to overcome and mountains to Next, I’d like to mention Fan- his bachelor’s degree in history. Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m. words of the Virginia Slim com- climb in every area, I am happy nie Lou Hamer, the lady who He received his religious educa- mercial that aired some years ago, to say that in 2017, black women coined the phrase, “I’m sick and tion from Wesley Biblical Semi- you have indeed “come a long in America have indeed earned a tired of being sick and tired.” nary and a doctor of divinity from way baby.” I will even venture to place of prominence and prestige Hamer was a voting-rights activ- Reformed Theological Seminary say, in some instances, you have among the greatest men or wom- ist and civil rights leader. She was of Jackson. McCallum taught in come a “longer way baby” – from en in America. Today, African- instrumental in organizing Mis- the Jackson Public School Sys- the mistress of the slave house American women are valued and sissippi Freedom Summer for the tem for 18 years. He presently to the First Lady of the White respected for far more than her Student Nonviolent Coordinating is the pastor of Priestley Chapel House. breeding ability as a slave, but, Committee and later became the Missionary Baptist Church in As early as 1662, African- for her beauty, brains and busi- vice chairwoman of the Missis- Canton.
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Thompson statement UMMC financial action plan on President Trump’s addresses revenue shortfall FY 2018 budget By Marc Rolph blueprint UMC PR Mississippi Link Newswire The University of Mississippi WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bennie Medical Center last week an- G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following state- nounced its financial action plan ment on President Donald Trump’s FY 2018 budget to address unanticipated reductions outline March 16. to patient care reimbursement and “The FY 2018 Budget Blue- other revenues currently totaling print proposed by President $32.7 million. Trump would have an ex- The Medical Center has identi- tremely harmful effect on Mis- fied $24 million in savings through sissippians,” said Thompson. a combination of reduced spending “I am extremely disappointed and enhanced revenues to be real- that the budget proposal elimi- ized by June 30, the end of the fis- nates investments in jobs, edu- cal year. That includes the loss of cation, roads and bridges, rural approximately 195 jobs and the water access and agricultural Thompson elimination of vacancies totaling programs. Communities across Mississippi – large 85 positions, all spread proportion- and small – rely on many of the programs that will ately across the organization. In be impacted the most. addition, a number of faculty took President Trump’s budget would have a partic- pay reductions. ularly devastating impact on rural America. I am “Unfortunately, it was not pos- committed to working with my colleagues in Con- sible to reach savings of this mag- gress to ensure that this so-called blueprint never nitude without reductions in staff- makes it off the drafting table.” ing,” said Dr. LouAnn Woodward, Below are some of the harmful aspects of the vice chancellor for health affairs The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s main campus in Jackson. Trump budget proposal: and dean of the School of Medi- The President’s budget makes a $4 billion cut to cine. Her only conditions for the straints on the hiring process – not 2018.” the Pell Grant program which provides financial plan, Woodward said, were that an outright freeze, but a more care- She stressed that the financial aid to low-income students struggling to afford leaders make adjustments “without fully managed review,” Woodward challenges with UMMC’s opera- college. negatively impacting the patient said. “The principal exception is tions will have little or no effect on After vowing to make historic investments in in- experience or academic integrity. for new hires viewed as crucial to strategic priorities such as clinical frastructure, President Trump’s budget proposes to All other options were available to patient care.” quality improvement, health pro- eliminate TIGER grants which Claiborne County, meet the target. The decisions “have been ex- fessions workforce growth, and the Jefferson County, the City of Jackson, and the Mis- “The people who lost their jobs tremely difficult,” Woodward said. $180 million children’s hospital sissippi Department of Transportation have suc- are good, hard-working people “But it is imperative that we align expansion, which includes a $100 cessfully competed for and received millions of who will be missed as team mem- our costs with our revenues. Aca- million fundraising goal. “Now dollars for road and bridge projects. bers, and we appreciate their ser- demic medical centers are facing more than ever, community philan- The President recommends eliminating the Es- vice,” Woodward said. many unknowns. We have to take thropic support is critical to our ef- sential Air Service Program which makes possible The employees who are impacted precautions to respond proactive- forts to meet our mission and create commercial air service to Greenville, Hattiesburg- represent all facets of the organiza- ly.” a healthier Mississippi,” she said. Laurel, Meridian and Tupelo. tion, including the health system; Savings of $24 million won’t The state’s only academic medi- The proposal eliminates the Low Income Home the academic, research and service Woodward completely solve the Medical Cen- cal center is on a journey that Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that pro- areas; and the faculty. ter’s current financial problems, “presents worlds of opportunity vides much needed support for individuals who “We have arranged outplace- the duties associated with multiple Woodward said. “We expect these and, occasionally, difficult chal- need assistance with energy costs. ment services to assist them with positions performing similar tasks pressures on our revenues to con- lenges,” she said. “We will sur- The outline slashes the U.S. Department of Agri- job searches, benefits or transition have been consolidated into fewer tinue, so our emphasis on efficien- mount this current challenge and, culture (USDA) budget by a staggering 21 percent. to retirement, when applicable,” positions, Woodward said. A num- cy, growing revenues and finding together, continue our journey to- The President wants to eliminate the Delta Re- Woodward said. ber of programs are being modified new ways to provide the same or ward a leaner, more efficient and gional Authority which is headquartered in Clarks- Much of the savings will come to run more efficiently, she said. better services at a reduced cost better organization for our staff, for dale and has invested millions of dollars in projects from restructuring. For example, “We have placed additional con- will continue through fiscal year our patients, and for Mississippi.” throughout the Mississippi Delta. Baptist Medical Center receives nation’s highest nursing designation Baptist Medical Center nursing and from everyone in rity, compassion, excellence, Magnet designation first purpose, much can be accom- detailed work. Magers led the On March 16 Baptist Medi- the organization. Words cannot stewardship and innovation emerged in 1990 as a way to plished. Receiving Magnet des- task along with nursing lead- cal Center in Jackson, Miss., express the gratitude we have to our patients and their loved recognize hospitals that suc- ignation requires evidence of ers across the organization. received the nation’s top honor towards all our staff taking us ones. We are extremely proud cessfully attracted and retained high standards of care achieved Documentation had to include for nursing excellence called on this journey to improve pa- to have earned our profession’s high-quality nurses, even dur- by the entire organization. numerous examples of excel- “Magnet.” The Magnet Recog- tient outcomes at the same time highest level of recognition,” ing periods of nursing short- Baptist Nursing Excellence lence, and evidence that struc- nition Program® is given by the increasing job satisfaction,” said said Ware. ages. The program is now and Research Coordinator Tina tures and processes are in place American Nurses’ Credentialing Baptist Health Systems Chief ANCC defines a Magnet hos- based on five core principles: Magers, Ph.D., RN-BC added, to promote consistent quality Center (ANCC), an affiliate of Nursing Officer and Baptist pital as one where nursing care transformational leadership; “Our journey to excellence in- outcomes. the American Nurses Associa- Medical Center Chief Operating results in excellent patient out- structural empowerment; ex- volves everything from ensur- “Magnet wants to know the tion, to hospitals satisfying a set Officer Bobbie Ware, MHSA, comes and where nurses main- emplary professional practice; ing best practices are used daily examples are not just a one- of criteria designed to measure BSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE. tain high levels of job satisfac- new knowledge, innovations to providing the highest quality time sampling, requiring re- quality patient care and profes- “Baptist is committed to being tion. Magnet status includes and improvements; and empiri- patient care and a healthy work peated demonstration that our sional nursing practice. leaders in healthcare, and reach- various departments throughout cal outcomes. environment where everyone’s organization supports an ongo- Only seven percent of hos- ing Magnet Status validates the the medical center being in- Baptist has implemented a role is valued. It also requires ing success of providing excel- pitals in America have been organization’s work to provide volved in the evaluation of out- Shared Governance Model of providing a safe environment, lent patient care,” said Magers. granted Magnet recognition and the best care from a team effort comes and decision-making in Nursing over the past 10 years. and fostering a strong, collab- “The standard is very high. Baptist is the only hospital in and through evidenced-based patient care delivery. Further, it This model integrates core val- orative work effort with physi- Magnet doesn’t want to know Mississippi to receive this des- practices.” recognizes that the organization ues and beliefs giving all staff, cians and others on the health- how many times we did some- ignation. “Patients today have many provides resources for nurses to at the patient bedside, a voice in care team.” thing – like patient teaching, “This honor is the ultimate options when it comes to choos- continue life-long learning and Baptist practices. With nurses Applying for Magnet was for example, but rather what affirmation of quality and excel- ing a health care provider. It’s shows a low staff nurse turn- working together across depart- an extremely complex process are the results of patient educa- lence in the care of patients from Baptist’s goal to provide integ- over rate. ments with shared goals and involving months of highly tion.” Legislative Doctor of the Day at State Capitol High fishing success forecast Dr. Timothy Beacham for northwest reservoirs Dr. Timothy Beacham, a practic- ing interventional pain medicine Mississippi Link Newswire The big year class from 2013 fish baits,” according to Meals. physician and anesthesiologist who practices in Cleveland and Mississippi Department of is over 12 inches, and there are Higher water levels the last Greenville, served as Legislative Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks many short fish too.” Anglers few years have boosted bream Doctor of the Day at the Capitol (MDWFP) fisheries biologists should use larger baits to im- numbers. Target bream with Wednesday, March 15, 2017. In are expecting high fishing suc- prove their chances of catch- crickets or worms when they that capacity, Dr. Beacham was cess in 2017 on Arkabutla, ing legal-sized fish. Crappie spawn over a firm bottom of available to provide emergency Sardis, Enid and Grenada regulations on these reservoirs sand or gravel. medical treatment to lawmakers Reservoirs. Anglers spend ap- remain unchanged from last MDWFP operates state and staffers. Dr. Beacham is presi- proximately 1.5 million hours year. parks on Sardis, Enid and Gre- dent of the Mississippi Society of fishing on these popular water Blue catfish, also known as nada Reservoirs for anglers Anesthesiology and CEO of Mis- bodies each year. white river cats, are the most who want to stay overnight. sissippi Society of Interventional Crappie are king here, and numerous catfish on all the For more information re- Pain Physicians. Dr. Beacham is also the Delta representative for these reservoirs are recognized reservoirs except for Enid, garding fishing in Mississippi, the Mississippi State Medical As- as some of the best crappie where channel catfish domi- visit www.mdwfp.com or call sociation Board of Trustees. lakes in the nation. nate. Blues are larger than (601) 432-2212. Follow on According to MDWFP fish- channels, with many ranging Facebook at www.facebook. Dr. Beacham is standing with, (from left), Senator Willie Simmons, Senator Buck Clarke eries biologist Keith Meals, from 10 to 25 pounds. “Shad com/mdwfp or on Twitter at and Senator Derrick T. Simmons. “Crappie have had good to or flavored chicken are better www.twitter.com/MDWFPon- excellent spawns since 2012. baits for blues than typical cat- line. NATIONAL
www.mississippilink.com MARCH 23 - 29, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 Republicans hit major Under Trump, unemployment rate roadblock to ‘Trumpcare’ rises for black workers By Lauren Victoria Burke healthcare bill would be a di- By Freddie Allen bly in the White House Press NNPA Newswire Contributor saster for the American people Managing Editor, NNPA Newswire Briefing Room. Less than a day after the Con- and that it would strip 14 million During President Donald Even as the White House ap- gressional Budget Office -re Americans of their health insur- Trump’s first full month in of- peared to be claiming another leased an analysis of the “Amer- ance next year and leave 52 mil- fice, the Black unemployment victory on the jobs front, Ben ican Health Care Act of 2017,” lion Americans without health rate rose as the White unem- White, the chief economic cor- three House Republicans, Rep- insurance by 2026. ployment rate fell, according to respondent for POLITICO and resentatives Ileana Ros-Lehtin- Richmond continued: “The the latest jobs report. a CNBC contributor noted that en (R-Fla.), Leonard Lance (R- CBO projects that premiums, Key employment indica- February’s big jobs number N.J.) and Rob Wittman (R-Va.) deductibles and out-of-pocket tors show that Black workers was very similar to 2016 and said that they would vote against costs under the Republican lost ground in February. The 2015. the new GOP health bill. healthcare bill will increase, unemployment rate for Black “Hard to see any Trump The recent Congressional making healthcare unaffordable workers increased from 7.7 bump in these numbers. Near- Budget Office’s (CBO) report on for tens of millions of Ameri- percent in January to 8.1 per- ly identical to last two Febs. the Republican healthcare bill, cans.” cent in February. The labor Feb. 2015: 238K Feb 2016: caused many to voice concerns President Trump has said that force participation rate, which 237K Feb. 2017: 235K,” White about how it would affect their he would not cut Medicare and Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-La.) said is the share of the population tweeted. home states and districts. The wants everyone to have health that the non-partisan CBO confirmed that the Republican healthcare that is employed or looking for Others said that February’s nonpartisan economic agency insurance. Even though Trump bill would be a disaster for the American people. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/ work, ticked down from 62.4 jobs report was just a continua- concluded that 14 million more has a long history of lending his NNPA percent to 62.3 percent in Feb- tion of President Obama’s poli- Americans would be left with- name to almost anything that ruary. The employment-popu- cies. out insurance under the GOP’s ly impact African Americans in a posed bill. The right-wing, Tea can be sold, the new Republican lation ratio, which is the share In a statement about the lat- healthcare plan next year. big way. African Americans con- Party-infused House Freedom healthcare bill hasn’t been one of the population that has jobs, est jobs report, Michael Mad- The other figures from the tinue to have the highest poverty Caucus had already announced of those products. also declined for Black work- owitz, an economist for the CBO’s report that rocked Capi- rate of any minority group in the that their members would vote During a recent press confer- ers from 57.5 percent to 57.3 Center for American Progress, tol Hill included: U.S., with 27.4 percent of all against the bill en masse, call- ence, White House spokesman percent in February. said that the current Labor • 24 million Americans will blacks living under the poverty ing the legislation “Obamacare Sean Spicer reminded everyone Meanwhile, the White un- market trends originating in lose their health coverage – in- line. High-quality healthcare is lite.” Pressure from the left and that President Trump’s goal was employment rate inched closer the Obama years continued cluding 14 million in 2018 alone typically something many poor right has put the House GOP in “to cover everyone.” That goal to 4 percent, decreasing from this month, with 235,000 jobs • Under the GOP bill, 19 per- Americans simply cannot afford. serious political jeopardy. is different than the goal that 4.3 percent in January to 4.1 added and the unemployment cent of the non-elderly popula- In a report on coverage rates “It’s no wonder why they the Republican Speaker of the percent in February. The labor rate decreasing slightly to 4.7 tion will be uninsured in 2026, under the Affordable Care Act pushed this reckless and irre- House Paul Ryan has stated. force participation rate and the percent. compared to 10 percent in 2026 (ACA), Lisa Clemans-Cope, a sponsible mess forward in the A Gallup poll released March employment-population ratio “Since the employment re- under current law health economist at the Urban middle of the night and are in 14 on the Republican healthcare for White workers also im- covery began in February • The bill would have the ef- Institute, revealed that, “the di- such a huge rush to force this plan demonstrated that the ap- proved. 2010, we’ve added nearly 16 fect of slashing Medicaid by vide in coverage between whites poisonous prescription down the proval of the bill was only at 39 The jobless rate for White million jobs, and the steady $880 billion over 10 years and blacks dropped from a 6.5 throats of the American people. percent, while the rate of disap- men 20 years-old and over tightening of the labor market • The bill gives $600 billion in percentage-point gap to a 5 per- Their bill would deprive 24 mil- proval of those polled was 55 dipped below 4 percent in has finally started to deliver tax cuts to the wealthy and cor- centage-point gap,” according lion Americans of their health- percent, and that was before the February (3.8 percent). Even wage growth for workers, in- porations – including $2.8 bil- to The Pew Charitable Trusts. care coverage while handing CBO report. though the labor force par- creasing 2.8 percent over the lion to the 400 richest families Cope added, “If all states ex- billionaires a deficit-busting tax Lauren Victoria Burke is a ticipation rate for White men past year,” Madowitz said in • Under the GOP bill, a panded Medicaid coverage [un- break,” said Rep. Lacy Clay (D- political analyst who speaks on slipped from 72.1 percent to the statement. “These statis- 64-year-old with an income of der the ACA], then the divide Mo.) in a statement on the bill politics and African-American 72 percent, the employment- tics show that the economy has $26,500 in the individual market in coverage between whites and March 14. leadership. She is also a fre- population ratio for White men continued to build on the foun- will pay $12,900 more in their African Americans would drop In a March 13 statement, Con- quent contributor to the NNPA increased from 69.2 percent dation and success of the past premiums each year. to 2.6 percentage points.” gressional Black Caucus Chair- Newswire and BlackPressUSA. in January to 69.3 percent last few years and tell the story of The impact of the above, com- Even before the CBO report, man Cedric Richmond (D-La.) com. Connect with Lauren by month. the economy far more accu- bined with the repeal of funding there was a rift between Repub- said that the non-partisan CBO email at [email protected] The unemployment rate for rately than the Trump admin- Planned Parenthood, would like- lican lawmakers over the pro- confirmed that the Republican and on Twitter at @LVBurke. White women 20 years-old istration’s focus on the 30 large and over decreased from 3.9 companies in the Dow.” percent in January to 3.7 per- Madowitz continued: “In his cent in February. The labor first 49 days in office, Presi- force participation rate and the dent Donald Trump has dis- Volkswagen Group of America employment-population ratio cussed loosening oversight in for White women also showed financial markets, which may gains in February, which indi- force the Federal Reserve to cates that White women were raise interest rates to prevent celebrates black American racers able to join the labor market financial bubbles. Rolling back and find work at higher rates protections, updating overtime By Darcy Kohn troops to escort the “Little Rock last month compared to Janu- standards, and endangering X Nine” into school. ary. Americans’ retirement savings In celebration of the contri- “You don’t know when you’re Black men fared worse than have delighted Trump’s Wall butions of African Americans doing something that you’re other adult groups in the job Street and corporate base but in auto racing, the Volkswagen making a mark on history,” market last month. are cold comfort for the Ameri- Group of America (VWGoA) Green said. “You’re simply try- The unemployment rate for can worker.” welcomed the Black American ing to win races and do the very Black men over 20 years-old In a statement about the Racers (BAR) to Volkswagen’s best you can. And then you look increased from 7.3 percent in February’s jobs report, Rep. headquarters in Herndon, Va., back on it, like the folks here at January to 7.8 percent in Feb- Bobby Scott (D-Va.) said that for an inspiring “Lunch and Volkswagen and Leonard did, ruary. The labor force partici- President Trump inherited a Learn” and the reveal of the and you’re a part of history.” pation rate slipped from 68.1 growing economy from his team’s newly-refurbished For- During the program, attendees percent in January to 67.8 predecessor. mula Super Vee race car. also heard from Mark Gessler, percent in February. The em- “President Trump claimed Leonard W. Miller, the first the president of the Historic Ve- ployment-population ratio also he was handed ‘a mess’ by the African-American motorsport SUPERVEE (Pictured from left to right) Leonard T. Miller, son of Leon- hicle Association (HVA), who declined, falling from 63.1 per- Obama Administration, but owner to have a team compete in ard W. Miller; Benjamin Chavis Jr., the president and CEO of the Na- discussed the exhaustive search cent to 62.5 percent in Febru- we know that is not accurate,” the Indianapolis 500, was among tional Newspaper Publishers Association; Machelle Williams, the Volkswagen and HVA conduct- ary, the biggest decline for any said Scott. “Under President the special guests at the event. senior director of Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility for ed to find the original Super Vee adult group that month. Obama the unemployment rate Miller’s BAR team was founded VWGoA; Leonard W. Miller, founder of the Black American Racers; and race car driven by Scott and the Not only did the unemploy- was cut in half while GDP and in 1972, the same year he began Ernest Green, civil rights icon and one of the “Little Rock Nine” pose car’s importance in automotive ment rate for both Black men median income rose.” the Black American Racers As- for a photo with the Super Vee. VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA history. and women 20 years-old and Scott quickly pivoted to the sociation (BARA) to give rec- Leonard T. Miller, son of over move in the opposite di- embattled Affordable Care Act ognition to African-American the story of these automo- along with my BAR colleagues, BARA founder Leonard W. rection to their White counter- (ACA), adding that the Repub- racing drivers, mechanics, car tive pioneers, and to know that friends and family, to unveil Miller, also previewed the new parts, the share of Black men lican bill to repeal and replace owners and sponsors of African Volkswagen was a part of their the beautifully restored Black documentary, out later this year, and women that looked for the ACA would cause millions Americans in motorsports. groundbreaking achievement American Racers Super Vee, that will tell the story of the jobs and found work decreased to lose their insurance, force Miller’s racing team fielded was especially rewarding,” Wil- thanks to Volkswagen.” Black American Racers and in- from January to February. families to pay more for fewer cars for African-American driv- liams said. Ernest Green, civil rights clude original racing footage of Before his inauguration in protections, defund Planned er Benny Scott in the Volkswa- Miller headlined the “Lunch icon and one of the “Little Rock the famous Super Vee. The film January, President Donald Parenthood, and give huge tax gen Gold Cup Super Vee Series and Learn” and told incredible Nine,” also attended the event is based on Leonard W. Miller’s Trump often questioned the cuts to people in the top 1 per- throughout the mid-1970s. stories from his racing days, and spoke to Volkswagen em- book, “Silent Thunder: Breaking Labor Department’s monthly cent. During its heyday, BAR was discussed the inspiration be- ployees about the Civil Rights Through Cultural, Racial and jobs report, but when the latest Scott concluded: “[The Re- ranked within the top 60 racing hind his work, and relived the Movement and the role Afri- Class Barriers in Motorsports.” report was released on March publicans] have gambled with teams in the world. day when Scott became the first can- American racing played After the speakers, the Volk- 10, White House officials ex- families’ health care as they Machelle Williams, the senior African- American driver to set during the time. The Little Rock swagen Experiential Market- pressed their enthusiasm about continue to undermine the director of Diversity and Corpo- the fastest qualifying time in a Nine refers to a group of nine ing team revealed the newly- the results. Affordable Care Act and the rate Social Responsibility for the professional auto race – putting black students who were barred refurbished Super Vee, parked During the press briefing insurance Marketplaces. They Volkswagen Group of America, his Formula Super Vee on pole from entering an all-white high in the VW Showroom. The car’s after February’s jobs report have put forward policy ideas kicked off the program, welcom- at Laguna Seca in 1975. school in Little Rock, Ark., fol- restoration was completed in was released, White House that would weaken consumer ing colleagues and BAR guests “The experience today was a lowing the U.S. Supreme Court two months, with every detail Press Secretary Sean Spicer protections and increase costs to the “Lunch and Learn.” historic one because this is the ruling declaring segregation un- matching the car raced during was asked if President Trump for families under ‘Trumpcare.’ Sean Maynard, the consumer first time in my life that a major constitutional in public schools. the 1975 season. The restoration believed that February’s jobs Working families deserve bet- events coordinator for Volkswa- automotive corporation has ac- After Arkansas Governor Or- team used old race footage and report was accurate. ter. Congressional Republicans gen Marketing, followed with a knowledged our achievements val Faubus called in the state rare photographs to carefully Spicer answered, “[Presi- and President Trump must brief history of African-Ameri- as a race team,” Miller said. National Guard to prevent the complete the project. dent Trump] said to quote him change their course and actual- can racing in the U.S. and dis- “The story behind the team, in nine students from entering At the conclusion of the very clearly, ‘They may have ly begin working on solutions cussed Volkswagen’s involve- our VW-powered car, has never the building on the first day of “Lunch and Learn,” attendees been phony in the past, but it’s to build an economy that ben- ment. been told and I was honored to school, President Dwight D. also had the opportunity to win very real now.’” efits all of America’s working “It was so inspiring to hear join Volkswagen employees, Eisenhower ordered federal copies of Miller’s book. Laughter was heard audi- families.” OPINION
12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 23 - 29, 2017 www.mississippilink.com American Health Care Act: un-American, un-healthy and un-caring
By Marc H. Morial pieces of legislation in modern munities of color and Ameri- to purchase insurance, and the Uncoupling funding for Medic- onstrated breathtaking callous- President and CEO American history, particularly cans over 50. It’s a windfall employer mandate requiring aid from its actual cost will lead ness in response to criticism. National Urban League in regard to its impact on com- for the wealthiest Americans, large employers to provide in- to a downward spiral that leaves Suggesting people choose be- “All the prog- munities of color. wrenched from the poor, the surance to employees. low-income Americans even tween a smartphone and health- ress that we’ve Before the ACA, nearly a sick and the struggling. In short, Weakened protections for more vulnerable. care is not merely absurd but made in control- quarter of African Americans it’s un-American. people with pre-existing con- Nearly every feature of the ignores the reality of the work- ling costs and were uninsured. That rate has More than 24 million Ameri- ditions would hit communities AHCA benefits the wealthy at ing poor. Even under the ACA, improving how been slashed in half. Nearly 8 cans could be uninsured by of color particularly hard, be- the expense of everyone else. annual premiums are easily 10 health care is million now have access to no- 2026, according to the non-par- cause African Americans have Because its Universal Health times the cost of a phone. Most delivered, prog- deductible preventative care. tisan Congressional Budget Of- disproportionately higher rates Care Tax is based on age, in- working poor rely exclusively ress that’s helped hold growth The ACA’s expansion of Med- fice (CBO). The White House’s of chronic conditions like heart stead of income, it redistributes on their phones not only for in the price of health care to icaid was critical for African own internal estimate places disease and diabetes and face subsidies from the poor and communication but for crucial the slowest rate in 50 years – Americans, who make up nearly that number even higher, at 26 higher rates of HIV and cancer. middle-class Americans to the access to the internet. all that goes away. That’s what one-in-five enrollees. And the million. Particularly devastating to wealthy. Low-income workers If you’re sick, you can be repeal means. It would be bad investment of billions of dol- The ACA is not perfect, but America’s most vulnerable citi- who can’t afford the maximum forced into a more expensive, for everybody. And the majority lars in community health cen- the American Health Care Act zens would be the gutting of contribution to Health Savings less-secure plan. If you’re poor, of Americans, even if they don’t ters, which disproportionately does not seek to address its Medicaid. CBO estimates 14 Accounts, designed to cover you may lose coverage entirely. know that they’re benefitting serve black neighborhoods, has imperfections. Its primary fea- million fewer people would be high deductibles, receive fewer If you’re a senior citizen, you from Obamacare, don’t want to helped to narrow health dispari- ture is a massive tax cut for the enrolled in Medicaid compared benefits and likely won’t be could be paying thousands more see these benefits and protec- ties. wealthiest Americans. Premi- to current law. Cutting and cap- able to save enough to cover for medication. tions taken away from their fam- Dismantling the ACA, as ums for older customers will ping funding to the states will their costs. The proposal also The American Health Care ilies now that they have them.” Congress and the President skyrocket to unaffordable lev- lead many of the 31 that adopted includes a tax cut for insurance Plan is un-American, un- – President Barack Obama seek to do with the introduction els, forcing many of them to the Medicaid expansion to drop company executives making healthy, and un-caring. Let’s It’s no exaggeration to say the of the American Health Care forego insurance. It further re- it, leaving millions uninsured, over $500,000. abandon this travesty and work Affordable Care Act of 2010 Act (AHCA), would be noth- moves the individual mandate, and to restrict coverage for The architects of this un- on improving the Affordable was one of the most significant ing short of a disaster for com- which requires most Americans those who do remain enrolled. American proposal have dem- Care Act. Trump’s budget cuts Essa and the importance hurt the same people of a great education that voted for him It’s time for black parents to stand up By Julianne Malveaux choice. fait accompli, and it won’t be un- for the Every Student Succeeds Act NNPA News Wire Columnist HBCU programs have not been less we roll over and accept this If you hap- cut, but many of the programs madness. By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. the mandates that the new ford to be silent about the pened to have they depend on, including work- Our 45th president exhibits an President and CEO of the NNPA ESSA law requires. education of our children. voted for the man study programs, have been cut. unusual inability to understand T o d a y , The National Newspa- As a parent and grandpar- who now occupies It’s an ugly budget, but it’s the our governmental system of across the per Publishers Association ent, I know personally how the White House, budget that Trump promised, a checks and balances. He seems to United States (NNPA) reaches more than important every day and you may be feel- budget that “puts America first think that he can unilaterally de- in nearly ev- 20 million African Ameri- every year of education is ing bamboozled, with a $54 billion increase in de- clare a policy change. ery African- cans per week and the feed- to the future development right about now. The man who fense spending and $2.6 billion He wants to get rid of the En- American back that we are receiving of one’s life and career suc- said that he wanted to take care for the wall that Mexico is sup- vironmental Protection Agency. com munit y, from interested parents is cess. of the little people, those who posed to pay for. Does everyone? He wants to put millions of parents are very telling and instruc- In our communities, we were forgotten by the elites, now We need to rail against this more money into private schools. striving to do all they can tive. Education is a prior- all know that it takes a vil- wants to cut programs that affect budget even as we tease out its Are there members of Congress to ensure that their children ity issue and parents in our lage to raise a child suc- these working-class people, rang- odious details, but we also need to who would resist? It is time for receive the highest quality communities are “fired-up cessfully, but that village ing from Legal Aid to Meals on realize that it is too early to panic. Republicans of conscience (are education possible. In many and ready to go.” must have an adequately Wheels to housing assistance to Why? The United States Con- there any?) to step up and say cities and towns, the public Black parents today are funded and high quality, job training. He would cut the En- gress still has to pass this budget. that it’s not okay to stop Meals on school dropout rate is now becoming more involved in effective public school sys- vironmental Protection Agency Though Republicans control the Wheels. It’s not okay to damage declining among African- parent-teacher association tem for the village to do its by more than 31 percent, leaving House of Representatives and the our environment. It’s not okay to American students. (PTA) meetings in record job with respect to the edu- more than 3,000 workers in the Senate. I can’t believe they have cut off funds for medical research. This is the perfect time to numbers across the coun- cation of every child in the cold. all lost their minds. All of us need to speak up! reaffirm the critical impor- try, because of the pre- village, without discrimi- Many of his other budget provi- There are physicians among People have marched, and both tance of attaining a good vailing uncertainties and nation and unequal edu- sions will call for federal reduc- those elected Republicans who women and immigrants have education. The Every Stu- challenges concerning the cational opportunities and tions-in-force (RIFs), and these must surely understand the value stayed home to express their re- dent Succeeds Act (ESSA), funding and accountabil- access. chaotic RIFs may cause instabil- of the medical research “45” has sistance. The presentation of this we believe, offers African- ity of public education in Thus, let’s keep standing ity in some government agencies, threatened to cut. There are edu- warped budget offers another op- American parents more op- America. That’s the good up and speaking up at PTA since workers can appeal their cators, who understand the im- portunity for resistance, and the portunities to get involved news. meetings. As parents, let’s RIF, or bump other workers out portance of summer Pell grants. very future of our nature depends in determining the quality We have always advo- demand the implementa- of their jobs. There must be a handful of Re- on this resistance. of education for their stu- cated for more parental tion of ESSA to help bridge And he’s not using a scalpel to publicans who will fight the cuts It is unfathomable that these dents at the local level. involvement in the educa- the educational gaps caused make the cuts; he’s using machet- of the EPA and the cessation of Bible-thumping Republicans will Even while there are tion of our children. Yet, by prior inequities and poor es and weed whackers. His bud- other climate change research. turn their back on children, the el- more legislative debates in the bipartisan passage and funding. get makes his position on the cul- These are the Republicans who derly, and those who desperately the U.S. today concerning enactment of ESSA is now The futures of the vil- ture wars clear. He would entirely need to step up, and they are the need job training to contribute to funding for education, until being undermined and lage and the nation are at eliminate federal funding for the ones who must be lobbied. the economy. The key to altering a different law is enacted, challenged by some of the stake. Education is the key Corporation for Public Broad- There will be lots of moaning this budget process is resistance. ESSA is the law of the land. most ultra-conservative to empowerment. Let’s re- casting, the National Endowment and groaning, teeth-gnashing and Julianne Malveaux is an au- Our task is to encourage members of the U.S. Con- main vigilant and active. for the Arts, and the National En- horror about this budget, but there thor, economist and founder of more parental awareness, gress; some education ad- This is not the time for pas- dowment for the Humanities and should also be resistance. There Economic Education. Her pod- involvement and engage- vocates believe that their sivity. All the children and National Public Radio. will be hearings, and those who cast, “It’s Personal with Dr. J” ment. opposition to ESSA stems youth of our communities The Department of Housing resist ought to be attending those is available on iTunes. Her latest What we are hearing from lingering resentment deserve a better education and Urban Development will hearings. Members of Congress book “Are We Better Off? Race, from African-American towards President Barack and life. get a $6.2 billion cut, and even will be visiting their districts, and Obama and Public Policy” is parents from the west coast Obama, who signed the bill Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. though the Department of Edu- resisters need to be there to con- available to order at www.juli- to the east coast is that they into law in December 2015. is the president and CEO cation will get a 12 percent cut, front them about this budget. The annemalveaux.com at Amazon. need more information The law is currently being of the National Newspa- $1.4 billion are slated to support proposed White House budget is com. Follow Dr. Malveaux on concerning how each state implemented state by state. per Publishers Association private schools through school nothing but a request. It is not a Twitter @drjlastword. is planning to respond to Simply put, we cannot af- (NNPA). GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR Advertisement for Bid MAINTENANCE MECHANIC: Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VI is CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Maintenance Mechanic. This IN CONNECTION WITH Bid 3052 - Galloway Elementary School Chiller Replacement position is primarily responsible for repairing/ maintaining property and building THE MAINTENANCE FACILITY ROOF REPLACMENT AT THE systems. Experience in the building trades (i.e. carpentry, electrical, plumbing) is JACKSON-MEDGAR WILEY EVERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received desirable. The selected candidate must be able to work independently and exer- JMAA PROJECT NO. 017-17 by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the cise good judgment in resolving various issues regarding the job responsibilities. Business Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, un- Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and at least two (2) years practi- The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) will receive sealed bids at til 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) April 06, 2017, at which time and cal work experience in building maintenance/repairs is preferred. An equivalent the Jackson- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“JAN”), Main Termi- place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in the ab- nal Building, Suite 300, in the City of Jackson, Rankin County, Mississippi, concerning the project will be held at Enochs Administrative Complex, sence of preferred years of work experience. Applicants should submit a letter of until 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 21, 2017 (the “Bid Dead- 101 Dr. Dennis Holloway Dr., on April 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M. Attendance interest along with a current resume to: Linda Durr, Human Resource Specialist, line”), for construction and related services in connection with the Main- at the pre-bid conference is non-mandatory but strongly suggested. The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VI, P.O. Box 8746, Jackson, MS 39284- tenance Facility Roof Replacement at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive 8746. Closing date for receipt of resumes is March 31, 2017. EOE. International Airport (the “Work”). informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date bids are opened. Proposal forms 3/16/2017, 3/23/2017 JMAA will publicly open and read aloud all bids at 2:05 p.m. Central Stan- and detailed specifications may be obtained free of charge by emailing dard Time on April 21, 2017 (the “Bid Opening”), in the Staff Conference [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or documents may Room, Third Floor of the Main Terminal Building, Suite 300 at JAN. be picked up at the above address. EMPLOYMENT
The outside or exterior of each bid envelope or container of the bid must be 3/23/2017, 3/30/2017 Office Assistant wanted - Full time position available for articulate individual marked with the bidder’s Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility Number with good clerical and computer skills. Fax resume to 601-981-0258. or write that the bid does not exceed $50,000.00 and with the wording: “Maintenance Facility Roof Replacement, JMAA Project No. 017-17.” Bid 3/16/2017, 3/23/2017, 3/30/2017, proposals, amendments to bids, or requests for withdrawal of bids received by JMAA after the Bid Deadline will not be considered for any cause what- soever. JMAA invites Bidders and their authorized representatives to be LEGAL present at the Bid Opening. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE 4. CASE NO. 2017-16, REQUEST BY: LEO STEVENS (APPLI- JMAA will award the Work to the lowest and best bidder as determined by JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CANT: HOUSE WORKS), TO MAKE EXTERIOR ALTERA- JMAA in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Information for Bid- TIONS BY RESTORING FIRE DAMAGED PORTION TO PRE- ders. The Information for Bidders contains, among other things, a copy of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESER- INCIDENT CONDITION. ADD SHED STYLE ROOF TO REAR this Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders and an Agreement to be VATION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING OF HOME TO ALLOW FOR 2ND FLOOR BUILDOUT AT 1842 executed by JMAA and the lowest and best bidder. Any Addenda issued OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 AT 12:00 P.M. LINDEN PLACE, LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORICAL clarifying and/or changing plans and specifications; clarifying and/or chang- IN THE ANDREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE DISTRICT. ing instructions in the Instruction to Bidders; and/or answering questions WARREN HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACK- in relation to the Instruction to Bidders, including plans and specifications, SON, MISSISSIPPI. 5. CASE NO. 2017-17, REQUEST BY: REED B. HOGAN III, TO shall become part of the Information for Bidders. Plans and specifications CONSTRUCT MAJOR ENTRY COLUMNS IN VARIOUS LO- related to the Work are considered a part of the Agreement. I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CATIONS AND TO CONSTRUCT SECONDARY ENTRY COL- A. OLD BUSINESS UMNS AT 4 SECONDARY ENTRANCES AT VARIOUS LOCA- The Information for Bidders is on file and open for public inspection at JAN - NONE TIONS IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORICAL DISTRICT. at the following address: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport A. NEW BUSINESS 6. CASE NO. 2017-18, REQUEST BY: VARUNI KERN, TO RE- 100 International Drive, Suite 300 MOVE FENCE ON EAST SIDE OF THE BACK YARD PROP- Jackson, Mississippi 39208 1. CASE NO. 2017-12, REQUEST BY: WALT WOFFORD, TO RE- ERTY LINE AND REPLACE WITH A NEW FENCE AT 112 Telephone: (601) 939-5631 PLACE A DORMER WINDOW, REPLACE SIDING, ADD A TPO PINEHAVEN DRIVE, LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORI- Email Address: [email protected] ROOF, AND REPURPOSE ORIGINAL WINDOW SASHES AT CAL DISTRICT. Attention: Chad G Parker, C.P.M. 1331 SAINT MARY STREET, LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN Procurement Specialist HISTORICAL DISTRICT. 7. CASE NO. 2017-19, REQUEST BY: MARY & ARNOLD SMITH (APPLICANT: JOHN WEAVER), TO REMOVE EXISTING Bid Documents may be picked up, shipped, or emailed to the person mak- 2. CASE NO. 2017-13, REQUEST BY: ED HARTMAN, TO ADD DAMAGED CONCRETE STEPS AND REPLACE WITH NEW ing the request. A 3’ PICKET FENCE IN FRONT OF HOUSE AND ADD A 12’ CONCRETE STEPS. PROPOSING TO ADD 2 PAIR OF BRICK X 14’ ROOF OVER GRILLING AREA IN THE REAR OF THE PIERS AT THE BOTTOM OF CHEEK WALLS SIMILAR TO The contact for all questions and submittal of Bids and required forms is Mr. HOUSE AT 1004 EUCLID AVE, LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN CHEEK WALLS AT EXISTING HOUSE STEPS AT 764 GIL- Chad G Parker, Procurement Specialist. Mr. Parker can be contacted at HISTORIC DISTRICT. LESPIE STREET, LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORICAL [email protected] or 601-664-3516. DISTRICT. 3. CASE NO. 2017-15, REQUEST BY: RUFFIN LOWRY (AP- JMAA will hold a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time PLICANT: TIM TAYLOR), TO RESIZE FOUR (4) FRONT WIN- II. OTHER ITEMS on April 5, 2017, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, at DOWS IN CENTER OF STRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE III. ADJOURN the Main Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Interna- SHUTTERS (4” NARROWER) AT 1446 SAINT ANN STREET, tional Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. Attendance at LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORICAL DISTRICT. 3/16/2017, 3/23/2017 the Pre-Bid Conference is highly recommended for all those interested in submitting bids as a Prime Contractor for the Work and persons seeking opportunities to provide work as a Sub-Contractor. The benefits of atten- dance include networking opportunities between Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors, as well as the opportunity to be on a list of contacts that will be published to interested parties as part of the minutes from the Pre- Bid Conference; review of the plans and specifications; and a site visit of the area covered in the scope of work. No site visits will be scheduled other than the one provided during the Pre-Bid conference.
JMAA reserves the right to amend the plans and specifications for the Work by Addendum issued before the Bid; to waive informalities in the bidding process; and to hold and examine bids for up to ninety (90) days before awarding the Contract.
If it becomes necessary to revise any aspect of this Request for Bids or to provide additional information to Bidders, JMAA will issue one or more Addenda by posting on JMAA’s website (http://jmaa.com/rfqrfb-center/). JMAA will also endeavor to deliver a copy of each Addendum, to all persons on record with JMAA as receiving a copy of the Information for Bidders, via email. Office
JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 10% for the Work solic- ited by this RFB.
JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
DATE: March 23, 2017 /s/ Carl D. Newman, A.A. E. Carl D. Newman, A.A. E., Space Chief Executive Officer
3/16/2017, 3/23/2017
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES FOR A FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT for Rent BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY PROJECT # 010-17
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Proposals (“Propos- al”) from government relations consultants (“Consultant”) with experience in the field of aviation, specifically airport operations, management, and development to represent JMAA with federal governing entities, industry trade associations, and key members of the aviation industry (“Services”).
The successful Respondent must have thorough knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process as they support and impact the commercial, general and military aviation industries. The successful Respondent will have an established office in the Washington, District of Columbia metropolitan area to ensure con- tinued access to governmental and industry representatives. Respondents must be registered with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Garrett Enterprises Building Representatives. (Near Jackson Medical Mall) JMAA will receive Proposals to perform the Services at the offices of JMAA, Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. cen- 2659 Livingston Road tral time on April 17, 2017 (the “Deadline”). Jackson, MS 39213 JMAA will not consider any Proposals received after the Deadline for any reason whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is on file and open for public inspection at the offices of JMAA. The In- formation for Respondents contains a copy of the RFP, General Information for 2500 Square Feet Respondents, Information Required from Respondents and Criteria for Selec- tion. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the Information for Respondents from JMAA by contacting Ms. Robin Byrd, as follows: Call: 601-209-9199 Jackson Municipal Airport Authority 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) Post Office Box 98109 Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 Attention: Robin Byrd, Procurement Manager Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 616 Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 E-Mail: [email protected] or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/
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RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL this resolution are found and determined to be true and accurate. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS OF THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, TO EITHER ISSUE A SPE- SECTION 2. This resolution is adopted pursuant to the Act, the Constitu- CIAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE CITY FOR SALE TO THE MISSIS- tion, and other applicable laws of the State. Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 77-3-16 of the Mississippi Code of SIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK OR ENTER INTO A LOAN WITH THE MIS- 1972, as amended, requesting names to be added to a list of contractors and SISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK, EACH IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL SECTION 3. The Governing Body, acting for and on behalf of the City, suppliers qualified to perform contracts within the scope of proposed utility proj- AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY MILLION DOLLARS ($90,000,000) hereby declares its intention to either (a) issue and sell the City Bond to the ects concerning construction, extension, and/or repair of electric public utility TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF Bank pursuant to the Act in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed facilities for or on behalf of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Names of qualified contrac- ROAD AND STREET REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFAC- Ninety Million Dollars ($90,000,000) or (b) enter into the Loan with the Bank tors or suppliers desiring to be added to such list may be submitted to supplier- ING PROJECTS AND TO PAY THE COSTS OF WATER, SEWER AND pursuant to the Act to borrow money from the Bank in an aggregate princi- [email protected]. DRAINAGE PROJECTS; DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE pal amount not to exceed Ninety Million Dollars ($90,000,000). OF SUCH INTENTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. Please include contact information, type of contractor or supplier and a descrip- SECTION 4. The City Bond or the Loan will be issued for the purpose of tion of qualifications. Questions Call 1-844-387-9675. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jackson, Mississippi (the “Gov- financing the Project, as authorized by the Act. 3/9/2017 thru 12/28/2017 erning Body”), acting for and on behalf of the City of Jackson, Mississippi (the “City”), is authorized by Sections 27-65-241 through 27-65-243, Mis- SECTION 5. The City Bond may be issued in one or more series and, if sissippi Code of 1972, as amended and supplemented from time to time issued, will not be a general obligation of the City but will be payable solely EMPLOYMENT (the “One-Percent Act”), and Sections 31-25-1 et seq., Mississippi Code from and secured by the One-Percent Tax and any available revenues of of 1972, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Bank Act” the City. The Loan, if entered into, will not be a general obligation of the City ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VI and together with the One-Percent Act, the “Act”), and other applicable laws and will be payable solely from and secured by the One-Percent Tax and is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. of the State, to provide funding for the costs of road and street repair, re- available revenues of the City. Except for the One-Percent Tax, the taxing This position is primarily responsible for providing administrative support and construction and resurfacing projects based on traffic patterns, need and power of the City will not be pledged to the payment of the City Bond or the the selected applicant will perform a variety of assigned administrative duties. usage, and paying the costs of water, sewer and drainage projects in accor- Loan. No special tax, other than the One-Percent Tax, will be levied by the Candidate must be computer literate, possess highly effective oral and written dance with a master plan adopted by the commission established pursuant City for the payment of the City Bond or the Loan. communication skills, well organized and able to manage multiple tasks and as- to subsection (7) of the One-Percent Act (the “Project”) either (a) through signments. Candidate’s preferred education is a bachelor’s degree or suitable the issuance of a bond of the City (the “City Bond”) to be sold to the Mis- SECTION 6. The Governing Body proposes to direct the issuance of all related experience. Applicants should submit a letter of interest along with a sissippi Development Bank (the “Bank”), which City Bond may be secured or any portion of the City Bond or to authorize the Loan in the amount and current resume to: Linda Durr, Human Resource Specialist, Mississippi Regional by the proceeds of the special sales tax levied pursuant to the One-Percent for the purposes and secured as aforesaid at a meeting of the Govern- Housing Authority VI, P.O. Box 8746, Jackson, MS 39284-8746. Closing date for Act (the “One-Percent Tax”) and any available revenues of the City, or (b) ing Body to be held at its usual meeting place located at City Hall in the receipt of resumes is March 31, 2017. EOE by entering into a loan with the Bank (the “Loan”), which Loan may be se- City in Jackson, Mississippi, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on April 4, 2017, or 3/16/2017, 3/23/2017 cured by the proceeds of the One-Percent Tax and any available revenues at some meeting or meetings subsequent thereto; provided, however, that of the City, each in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Ninety if ten percent (10%) or Fifteen Hundred (1500), whichever is less, of the Million Dollars ($90,000,000); and qualified electors of the City shall file a written protest with the City Clerk EMPLOYMENT against the issuance of the City Bond or the authorization of the Loan on or WHEREAS, the Project is in accordance with and in furtherance of the before the aforesaid date and hour, then the City Bond shall not be issued MAIL CLERK: The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No.VI is seeking provisions of the Act; and nor shall the Loan be entered into unless approved at an election on the qualified applicants to fill this position. This position is primarily responsible question thereof called and held as is provided by law; provided, further that for managing all incoming and outgoing mail. Duties include daily mail pickup, WHEREAS, as of February 1, 2017, the assessed value of all taxable prop- if no protest is filed, then the City Bond may be issued and sold in one or sorting, logging and the timely distribution of incoming mail and the processing erty within the City, according to the last completed assessment for taxa- more series or the City may enter into the Loan without an election on the of all outgoing mail. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license; have the tion, is One Billion Two Hundred Twenty Two Million Two Hundred Ninety question of the issuance thereof at any time within a period of two (2) years physical capability to lift mail trays weighing at least ten pounds, and must be Six Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Seven Dollars ($1,222,296,947), and the after April 4, 2017. computer literate. Applicants should submit a letter of interest along with a cur- City has outstanding bonded indebtedness as subject to the twenty percent rent resume to: Linda Durr, Human Resource Specialist, Mississippi Regional (20%) debt limit prescribed by Section 2133303, Mississippi Code of 1972, SECTION 7. In full compliance with the Act, the City Clerk is hereby di- Housing Authority No. VI, P.O. Box 8746, Jackson, MS 39284-8746. Closing as amended, in the amount of Three Hundred Forty Six Million Eight Hun- rected to publish a copy of this resolution once a week for at least three (3) date for receipt of resumes is March 31, 2017. EOE dred Forty Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($346,842,618); consecutive weeks in The Mississippi Link and The Clarion Ledger, both and newspapers published in and having a general circulation in the City and 3/16/2017, 3/23/2017 qualified under the provisions of Section 13 3 31, Mississippi Code of 1972, WHEREAS, neither the City Bond nor the Loan, when added to the out- as amended, with the first publication being not less than twenty-one (21) standing bonded indebtedness of the City, including any indebtedness of days prior to the date set forth in Section 6 of this resolution, and the last LEGAL the City issued subsequent to the adoption of this resolution but prior to the publication being made not more than seven (7) days prior to such date. issuance of the City Bond or entering into the Loan, will result in indebted- NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS ness, both bonded and floating, exclusive of indebtedness not subject to SECTION 8. The City Clerk is hereby directed to procure from the publish- the aforesaid twenty percent (20%) debt limit, of more than twenty percent ers of the aforesaid newspapers the customary proof of the publication of Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 77-3-16 of the Mississippi Code of (20%) of the assessed value of all taxable property within the City, and this resolution and the required notice and have the same before the Gov- 1972, as amended, requesting names to be added to a list of contractors and will not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation upon indebtedness erning Body on the date and hour specified in Section 6 hereof. suppliers qualified to perform contracts within the scope of proposed utility proj- which may be incurred by the City; and ects concerning construction, extension, and/or repair of electric public utility SECTION 9. The City hereby declares its official intent to reimburse itself facilities for or on behalf of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Names of qualified contrac- WHEREAS, there has been no increase in said bonded and floating indebt- from the proceeds of the City Bond or the Loan for expenses incurred with tors or suppliers desiring to be added to such list may be submitted to supplier- edness of the City since February 1, 2017; and respect to the Project subsequent to the date of this resolution and the 60- [email protected]. day period immediately preceding the same. This resolution is intended as WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the City for the Governing a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2. The City Please include contact information, type of contractor or supplier and a descrip- Body to provide funding for the costs of the Project by borrowing money Bond or the Loan will not exceed the aggregate principal amount of Ninety tion of qualifications. Questions Call 1-844-387-9675. through the issuance of the City Bond or by entering into the Loan; and Million Dollars ($90,000,000). 3/9/2017 thru 12/28/2017
WHEREAS, the City reasonably expects that it will incur expenditures in SECTION 10. In the event any scrivener’s errors shall be discovered in connection with the Project for which the City intends to reimburse itself this resolution after the adoption hereof but prior to the issuance of the EMPLOYMENT with the proceeds of the City Bond or the Loan; and City Bond or the entering into of the Loan, the City hereby authorizes and directs that each such scrivener’s error shall be corrected in all multiple Occupancy Specialist: The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VI is WHEREAS, the Governing Body is authorized and empowered by the Act counterparts of this resolution prior to the issuance of the City Bond or the seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Occupancy Specialist. This to issue the City Bond or to enter into the Loan for the purposes herein entering into of the Loan. position is responsible for eligibility determination and certification of Section 8 set forth and there are no other available funds on hand or available from participants. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree or suitable combina- regular sources of income for such purposes. SECTION 11. If any one or more of the provisions of this resolution shall for tion of public housing and/or social service related experience. Candidate must any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall have effective communication skills and be computer literate. Applicants should NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED not affect any of the other provisions of this resolution, but this resolution submit a letter of interest along with a current resume to: Linda Durr, Human Re- BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY, ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provision or source Specialist, Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VI, P.O. Box 8746, OF THE CITY, AS FOLLOWS: provisions had not been contained herein. Jackson, MS 39284-8746. Closing Date is March 31, 2017. EOE.
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CCC Fit for Life to host “The Bottom Line” 3k Fun Walk The Mississippi Link Newswire CLARKSDALE – Coahoma Community College Fit for Life will join in the national move- ment to increase colorectal can- cer awareness, nutrition aware- ness and promote the importance of screening with “The Bottom Line” 3k Fun Walk Saturday, March 25. Hosted at 10 a.m. at the Fit for Life Walking Trail (located on the campus of CCC), the walk is free and open to the general public. During the event, health care professionals will be on-site to provide educational material and through screening, yet colorectal screened for colorectal cancer. resources concerning colorectal cancer remains the second-lead- However, they should talk to cancer and nutrition. ing cause of cancer death in both their doctor sooner if they have The community, including men and women in the United a family history of the disease or schools, businesses, government States,” said CCC Fit for Life co- other condition that puts them at agencies and civic groups, are ordinator Taurean Morton. increased risk. invited to participate in the event “Each year, tens of thousands The Fit for Life initiative at organized in observance of Na- of lives are lost to this disease. Coahoma Community College tional Colorectal Cancer and Nu- However, wider use of proven is funded by the Blue Cross & trition Awareness Month. screening tests could save more Blue Shield of Mississippi Foun- Observed each March, Nation- than half of these lives. Accord- dation. Since 2015, the Blue al Colorectal Cancer Awareness ing to Hopkins Colon Cancer Cross & Blue Shield of Missis- Month is designed to increase Center’s website, maintaining a sippi Foundation has provided awareness and education about healthy body weight and exercis- almost $500,000 in funding to colorectal cancer and to spread ing can reduce the risk of obesity. Coahoma Community College the message that colorectal can- Also, a reduction of dietary fat for the Fit for Life initiative that cer is preventable, treatable and to less than 30 percent of caloric extends from the campus into the beatable. consumption and an increased in- surrounding communities and Nutrition Awareness Month is take of fresh fruit and vegetables, schools. a campaign that focuses on the with at least 25 grams of fiber To learn more about Fit for Life importance of making informed and protective omega-3 fats com- and “The Bottom Line,” please food choices and developing mon in fatty fish, nuts and canola visit HYPERLINK “http://www. sound eating and physical activ- oil can be helpful to ward off coahomacc.edu/fitforlife” http:// ity habits. colorectal disease.” www.coahomacc.edu/fitforlife “According to the Centers for Morton said the American or contact Morton at (662) 621- Disease Control and Prevention, Cancer Society recommends 4236 or via email at HYPERLINK colorectal cancer is one of only a that people 50 and older should “mailto:tmorton@coahomacc. few cancers that can be prevented talk to their doctor about getting edu” [email protected].
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This is why it can 5-6 at The Mill at MSU Con- In addition to talks from time I thought negative emo- This list below is seven be- When we are too focused on be damaging to watch the news ference Center. leading insurance experts, at- tions could be controlled or de- haviors that we can control. ourselves, we miss the very every day. The continuing education tendees will hear from MSU nied. I thought I could just put With practice, we can stop them varied and interesting reality 7. Lack of gratitude and program is organized by the radio announcer Jim Ellis and on a smile, and they would go altogether and live a much hap- we live in. Many things happen appreciation for being alive MSU College of Business’ athletic director John Cohen. away. But they didn’t. pier life. Being aware of these everyday that I could take per- Many writers, including Risk Management and Insur- A golf tournament will be held Then I ran across the work behaviors in ourselves is the first sonally. For example, if some- Deepak Chopra, Marianne Wil- ance academic concentration. at the new Mossy Oak Golf of David Reynolds Ph.D. In his step to creating a happier life. one doesn’t call me back or an- liams and Tony Robbins, all ex- The 2017 Insurance Day Club in West Point April 5, book, “Pools of Lodging for Seven Ways to be Miserable swer my emails, I can make up press in their works how grati- program features keynote as well as a BBQ reception in the Moon,” he presents a list 1. Unnecessary comparison all kinds of stories about why. tude is essential for happiness. speaker Robert O’Neill, a Left Field Lounge at the MSU of seven behaviors that make If I spend time thinking how “They don’t like me, they’re David Reynolds also reminds former Navy SEAL Team Six baseball game against Florida us miserable. Now, whenever I things “ought” to be, I can not answering me on purpose, us there are many things to be member. International University. am feeling down, I review this make myself pretty miserable. they’re are upset with me.” I thankful for that we often for- Insurance Day attracts hun- MSU is Mississippi’s lead- list, and sure enough, I have “MyA1C should be as good am making this all about me, get. Right now I am sitting on dreds of insurance profession- ing university, available on- been doing one of these seven as Johnny’s. I shouldn’t have and it makes me unhappy. Usu- a chair while I type. Someone als for sessions that focus on line at www.msstate.edu. behaviors. so many lows.” It’s a strategy ally, the person calls later and built this chair, and I am thank- current industry issues. This Insurance Day registra- Doing any one of these will people use to keep themselves the delay had nothing to do ful I have it to support me while year, a commissioners’ session tion forms and details can be cause me to be miserable. I feeling terrible. Much misery with me. I have found when I sit. Someone in my childhood will feature Mississippi In- found at www.business.ms- have found that it’s possible to comes from choosing to beat I stop making up stories and taught me how to read, and I am surance Commissioner Mike state.edu/iday. stop doing these and have been ourselves up for not being taking things personally; I am very appreciative of that. I am Chaney, along with those For additional questions much happier because of it. good enough. This is not about much happier. also really thankful my home from several other states. or information, contact Mar- Before we read this list, I avoiding changes, we need to 4. 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Mississippi Link Newswire Tuesday, March 21, 2017, was designated as “Donate Life Day in Mississippi” in Senate Concurrent Resolution number 634, sponsored by Senator Josh Harkins at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson. The resolution recognized the need for organ, eye and tissue donation across the country and in Mississippi where over 1,400 Mississippians are in need of a life-saving organ transplant. That was also the message delivered at a press conference held at the Capitol Tuesday by Donate Life Mississippi. Do- nate Life Mississippi is a union formed by Mississippi Organ Brad Fitzgerald of McComb, Miss. addresses the crowd at Donate Life Recovery Agency (MORA), Day in Mississippi at the Mississippi State Capitol March 21. Fitzgerald Mid-South Transplant Founda- received a heart transplant in March of 2016 tion (MSTF) from Memphis, Tenn., and the Mississippi Lions Across the country, a new by law to ask those receiving Eye Bank (MLEB), to promote patient is added to the national a new Mississippi Driver’s Li- the need for organ, eye and tis- transplant waiting list every 10 cense or renewing a current one sue donation. minutes and an average of 22 if they wish to be an organ, eye The emotional testimonies of people die each day awaiting a and tissue donor. To date, DPS heart recipient Brad Fitzgerald lifesaving transplant that never has accounted for over 98 per- of McComb and donor mom comes. Donate Life Mississippi cent of the 775,000+ donor des- Connie Moore, of Philadelphia, wants everyone to know one or- ignations in Mississippi. shared their testimonies as to gan donor can save eight lives In April, DPS examiners will how powerful the impact dona- and one tissue donor can save or start wearing green polos with tion can be for a recipient, recip- improve the lives of 50 recipi- the Donate Life Mississippi logo ient’s family and even the donor ents or more. as part of their Thursday uniform family. Also discussed during the to increase awareness of the need Fitzgerald received a life- press conference was the part- for organ, eye and tissue donors. saving heart transplant in March nership between Donate Life To join those Mississippians of 2016. Moore is the mother of Mississippi and the Mississippi who are currently on the MS Michael D. Moore who saved Department of Public Safety Donor Registry visit www.do- multiple lives as an organ donor (DPS). natelifems.org and register as an in January of 2011. DPS examiners are required organ, eye and tissue donor. 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 23 - 29, 2017 www.mississippilink.com FILM REVIEW:
MICROSCOPIC“LIFE” MARTIAN MATTER MORPHS INTO MONSTER IN OUTER SPACE SCREAMFEST
By Kam Williams (Safe House), the claustropho- As the film unfolds, we learn a cute, cuddly name, oblivious survive.” Great. What ensues is Nightcrawler (2014) and Pris- Columnist bic thriller co-stars Jake Gyllen- that their appointed mission is of the danger lurking just over a desperate race against time to oners (2013), to name a few. In recent years, Hollywood haal and Ryan Reynolds as Dr. merely to deliver a single-cell the horizon. return to Earth before the mush- Strap yourself in for a cardio- has started serving up some David Jordan and Roy Adams, organism arriving via space The plot thickens when “Cal- rooming monster devours them vascular screamfest that’ll keep outer space adventures, a la The respectively, the Pilgrim 7’s probe from the surface of Mars. vin” begins reproducing via all, one-by-one. you squirming in your seat. A Martian (2015) and The Space flight engineer and chief medi- It all sounds easy enough as the mitosis, and every cell of its Though reminiscent of such riveting reminder that it still between Us (2017), suggesting cal officer. The balance of the disarming plotline initially de- luminescent ectoplasmic mass sci-fi classics as Alien (1979) ain’t smart to mess with Mother that the Red Planet is basically a six-person crew is composed votes itself to developing the proves to be an irrepressible and Species (1995), Life is a Nature! benign environment free of any of Center for Disease Control characters’ back stories, like mix of brains and muscles. By worthwhile addition to the ex- Excellent (4 stars) hostile creatures. But just when quarantine specialist Dr. Miran- how David is a disenchanted, day 25, the sentient creature traterrestrial on the loose genre. Rated R for violence, terror we thought it was safe to visit da North (Rebecca Ferguson), Iraq War vet. develops proto-appendages Substantial credit in this regard and pervasive profanity Mars again, along comes Life, systems engineer Sho Kendo Upon retrieving the capsule, and becomes strong enough to goes to the ever-underappreciat- Running time: 103 minutes a cautionary horror flick -un (Hiroyuki Sanada), eco-biol- they celebrate the discovery of breach containment. ed Gyllenhaal who turns in the Distributor: Columbia Pic- leashing a terrifying alien force ogist Dr. Hugh Derry (Ariyon the first incontrovertible proof Initially, it nibbles on a fin- latest in a long line of impres- tures aboard an international space Bakare) and the spaceship’s of life beyond Earth. They even ger of Hugh’s, who somehow sive performances which in- To see a trailer for Life, vis- station. captain, Katerina Golovkin allow Sho’s daughter to give the discerns that “Calvin doesn’t cludes outings in Nocturnal An- it: https://www.youtube.com/ Directed by Daniel Espinosa (Olga Dihovichnaya). ostensibly-innocuous substance hate us, but he’s got to kill us to imals (2016), Southpaw (2015), watch?v=LeLsJfGmY_Y Book Review Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh • c.2017, Crown Books for Young Readers $16.99 / $22.99 Canada • 227 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Columnist So, have you heard the one about…? Of course you have. You’re all over social me- dia. You know what’s going on; sometimes it feels like you’ve heard it all, and maybe you have. Now in “Flying Lessons & Other Stories,” edited by El- len Oh, you’ll hear it from a different side. When your family gets together, what kinds of stories do they tell about you? Are they embarrass- ing or funny? Do you remember them, or was this something that merely lives in family lore? And doesn’t everybody have stories like that? Says Oh, “… no matter what, our stories are unique, just like we are.” And so she presents ten of them. In “How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court …” a future pro basketballer will do anything to make it big. It’s his “way out,” even if it means spending an entire summer being ignored by men he wants to emulate. What can a Mexican boy do to get in the game? It’s hard to ignore a story that starts like this: “When I was sold to the Li family, my mother let Mrs. Li take me only after she’d promised that I would be taught to read.” And there, “The Diffi- cult Path,” begins a journey in which words save Editor Ellen Oh is the cofounder of We Need lives. Diverse Books, an organization that strives to offer We all endure difficult times at some point. books filled with characters that look like the kids The difference between survival and failure is in who’ll read them. These quick-to-consume short the support you get, and in “The Beans and Rice stories are ones you can browse, and while nobody Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn,” there are many in one says you have to read them in order, one thing’s for young family’s existence, until help comes from sure: you’ll want to read them all. beyond the grave. This is a great book for preteens, although it will Everyone, it seems, has that one favorite uncle touch a teen, too. Grab it and share – because “Fly- who’s a total jokester. In “Choctaw Bigfoot, Mid- ing Lessons & Other Stories” is something you night in the Mountains,” Uncle Kenneth is doing should be more than just hearing about. what he does best: telling a tall tale for the nieces and nephews, with a twist that only Turtle Kid Sudoku knows. The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every And what does it feel like when you’re the only 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box. one of you around? In “Main Street,” it’s bitter- sweet, especially for those you leave behind in order to fit in. Next time your extended family or neighbor- hood gathers, give a listen. No doubt, there are a lot of tales being told around the tables; some are funny, some are sad, some were just made up, and some are about you. That’s what you get in “Fly- ing Lessons & Other Stories.” From ten different points of view, here are fic- tional tales of kids growing up with all sorts of issues that reflect a variety of cultures and com- munities. © Feature Exchange
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“We Are Family” Chuck Berry, Rock ‘n’ singer Joni Sledge Roll pioneer, dies at 90 died of natural causes By Jon Pareles hit of his career with “My Ding- Associated Press a-Ling,” a double-entendre nov- Chuck Berry, who with his elty song that was included on indelible guitar licks, brash the album “The London Chuck self-confidence and memorable Berry Sessions” (even though he songs about cars, girls and wild recorded the song in Coventry, dance parties did as much as England). New Orleans song- anyone to define rock ‘n’ roll’s writer Dave Bartholomew wrote potential and attitude in its early and recorded it in 1952. years, died March 18, 2917 at Berry recorded a similar song, Joni Sledge (right) died March 11. This photograph of sisters Kim his home near Wentzville, Mo. “My Tambourine,” in 1968, and Sledge, Debbie Sledge and Joni Sledge, the three official members of He was 90. is credited on recordings as the music group Sister Sledge, was taken in New York City in September The St. Charles County Police sole songwriter of the 1972 “My 2015. SAM HARVEY/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Department confirmed his death Ding-a-Ling.” It was a million- By Stacy M. Brown man College, where she was on its Facebook page. The de- seller and Berry’s first and only The Washington Informer/NNPA Member partment said that it responded No. 1 pop single. It was also his a personal protégé of founder to a medical emergency at the last hit. Joni Sledge, the second el- Mary McCloud Bethune. home, about 45 miles west of St. His 1973 follow-up album, dest sister in the hit pop group An accomplished lyric-opera Louis, and that lifesaving mea- “Bio,” was poorly received; Sister Sledge, died of a pre- soprano in her own right, Wil- sures were unsuccessful. “Rockit,” released by Atlantic in existing medical condition, liams provided unique vocal While Elvis Presley was 1979, did not sell. But he stayed according to TMZ. Sledge training to the siblings early rock’s first pop star and teenage active: He appeared as himself passed away at home in Phoe- on, arranging for her grand- heartthrob, Berry was its master in a 1979 movie about 1950s nix, Ariz., March 11. She was daughters to perform at church 60 years old. events and community func- theorist and conceptual genius, Berry rock, “American Hot Wax,” and the songwriter who understood he continued to tour. On March 14, the gossip tions. what the kids wanted before idols, the bluesman Muddy hopping on the other. In July 1979, he performed website reported that her doc- The quartet, introduced to they knew themselves. With Waters, about making records. Through the 1950s, Berry had for President Jimmy Carter at tor “signed off on ‘natural the world as “Mrs. Williams songs like “Johnny B. Goode” Waters directed him to the label pop hits with his songs about the White House. Three days causes’” and no autopsy would Granddaughters,” before long, and “Roll Over Beethoven,” he he recorded for, Chess Records, rock ‘n’ roll and R&B hits with later, he was sentenced to 120 be performed. formed a band and, with Deb- gave his listeners more than they where one of the owners, Leon- less teenage-oriented material. days in federal prison and four A statement issued by the bie serving as vocal arranger, knew they were getting from ard Chess, heard potential in He spun surreal tall tales that years’ probation for income tax family asked for prayer for Joni as artistic director and jukebox entertainment. Berry’s song “Ida Red.” Bob Dylan and John Lennon evasion. “the loss of our sister, mother, mom Florez as manager, Sister His guitar lines wired the lean A variant of an old country would learn from, like “Thirty He had further legal troubles aunt, niece and cousin Joni Sledge was born. twang of country and the bite of song by the same name, “Ida Days” and “Jo Jo Gunne.” In in 1990 when the police raided Sledge.” The Grammy-nominated the blues into phrases with both Red” had a 2/4 backbeat with a “Brown Eyed Handsome Man,” his home and found 62 grams of The statement continued: “We Are Family,” released in a streamlined trajectory and a hillbilly oompah, while Berry’s from 1956, he offered a barely marijuana and videotapes from a “We thank you for privacy as 1979, peaked at No. 2 on the long memory. And tucked into lyrics sketched a car chase, the veiled racial pride. His pithiness camera in the women’s room of we hurt for her presence, but Hot 100; the song also topped the lighthearted, telegraphic nar- narrator “motorvatin’” after and humor rarely failed him. his restaurant. In a plea bargain, also for embracing her radi- the R&B and disco charts ratives that he sang with such an elusive girl. Chess renamed In 1957, Berry bought 30 he agreed to a misdemeanor ance and the sincerity with and was a rallying cry for the clear enunciation was a sly de- the song “Maybellene,” and in acres in Wentzville, where he count of marijuana possession, which she loved life.” 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates Major fiance, upending convention to a long session May 21, 1955, built a short-lived amusement with a suspended jail sentence Sister Sledge formed in 1971 League Baseball team that won claim the pleasures of the mo- Chess and the bassist Willie park, Berry Park, and a restau- and two years’ probation. and went on to record such hits the World Series. ment. Dixon got the band to punch up rant, the Southern Air. In 1958, By the 1980s, Berry was rec- as “We Are Family,” “He’s the The album of the same name In “Sweet Little Sixteen,” the rhythm. he opened Club Bandstand in ognized as a rock pioneer. He Greatest Dancer,” “Frankie” reached No. 3 on the Billboard “You Can’t Catch Me” and other “The big beat, cars and young the theater district of St. Louis. never won a Grammy Award and more. 200. songs, Berry invented rock as a love,” Chess outlined. “It was a In the early 1960s, Berry’s in his prime, but the Recording The sisters, Debbie, Joni “Recording the track ‘We music of teenage wishes fulfilled trend, and we jumped on it.” songs inspired both California Academy gave him a lifetime and Kim (sister Kathy stepped Are Family’ was like a one- and good times (even with cops The music was bright and rock and the British Invasion. achievement award in 1984. He away from the ensemble in take party – we were just in pursuit). In “Promised Land,” clear, a hard-swinging amalgam The Beach Boys reworked his was in the first group of -musi 1989), are daughters of en- dancing and playing around “Too Much Monkey Business” of country and blues. More than “Sweet Little Sixteen” into “Sur- cians inducted into the Rock and trepreneur and actress Florez and hanging out in the studio and “Brown Eyed Handsome 60 years later, it still sounds fin’ U.S.A.” (Berry sued them Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. Sledge and acclaimed Broad- when we did it,” Sledge once Man,” he celebrated and sati- reckless and audacious. and won a songwriting credit.) Around his 60th birthday that way performer Edwin Sledge. recalled in an interview with rized America’s opportunities Berry articulated every word, The Rolling Stones released a year, he allowed the director Their grandmother, Viola “The Guardian.” and class tensions. His rock ’n’ with precise diction and no no- string of Berry songs, including Taylor Hackford to film him at Beatrix Hairston Williams, Joni is survived by her son, roll was a music of joyful lusts, ticeable accent, leading some their first single, “Come On,” his home in Wentzville for the was an alumna of the Juilliard Thaddeus, and sisters Debbie, laughed-off tensions and glee- listeners and concert promot- and the Beatles remade “Roll documentary “Hail! Hail! Rock School and of Bethune-Cook- Kim and Kathy. fully shattered icons. ers, used to a different kind of Over Beethoven” and “Rock ‘n’ Roll,” which also included Berry was already well past rhythm-and-blues singer, to ini- and Roll Music.” performances by Berry with a his teens when he wrote mid- tially think that he was white. But by the time his music band led by Keith Richards of An opera in jazz: Terence 1950s manifestoes like “Roll Teenagers didn’t care; they started reaching a new audience, the Rolling Stones and special Over Beethoven,” “Rock and heard a rocker who was ready to Berry was in jail. guests. Roll Music” and “School Day.” take on the world. He had been arrested in 1959 “Chuck Berry: The Autobiog- Blanchard’s “Champion” Born Charles Edward Ander- The song was sent to the disc and charged with transport- raphy” was published in 1988. son Berry Oct. 18, 1926, in St. jockey Alan Freed. Freed and ing a teenage girl – who briefly Berry continued performing By K.P. Williams Louis, he grew up in a segregat- another man, Russ Fratto, were worked as a hatcheck girl at well into his 80s. He usually NNPA ed, middle-class neighborhood added to the credits as songwrit- Club Bandstand – across state played with local pickup bands, Pop, rock, jazz and classical. there, soaking up gospel, blues, ers and got a share of the pub- lines for immoral purposes. He as he had done for most of his These are all separate genres of and rhythm and blues, along lishing royalties. Played regular- was tried twice and found guilty career, but sometimes he played music. But what happens when with some country music. ly on Freed’s show and others, both times; the first verdict was with fellow rock stars. you put two of them together? He spent three years in reform “Maybellene” reached No. 5 on overturned because of racist When the Rock and Roll Hall You get “opera in jazz” rather school after a spree of car thefts the Billboard pop chart and was remarks by the judge. When of Fame and Museum opened in than “jazz opera,” according to and armed robbery. He received a No. 1 R&B hit. he emerged from 20 months in Cleveland in 1995, Berry per- jazz musician and opera compos- a degree in hairdressing and In Berry’s groundbreaking prison in 1964, his wife had left formed at an inaugural concert, er Terence Blanchard, who is the cosmetology and worked for a early songs, his guitar twangs him (they later reconciled) and backed by Bruce Springsteen former Thelonious Monk Insti- time as a beautician; he married and famous two-stringed licks his songwriting spark had di- and the E Street Band. tute of Jazz Performance artistic Themetta Suggs in 1948 and punched like a horn section and minished. In 2012, he headlined a director. started a family. She survives sassed back at his own voice. He had not totally lost his Cleveland concert in his honor Blanchard is also a jazz trum- Blanchard him, as do four children: Ingrid The drummer eagerly socked touch, though, as demonstrated with a genre-spanning bill that peter from New Orleans who has Berry, Melody Eskridge, Aloha the backbeat, and the pianist by the handful of hits he had in included Darryl McDaniels of over 20 albums to his credit, won evil person,” famously said by Isa Leigh Berry and Charles – usually either Johnson or La- 1964 and 1965, notably “Na- Run-D.M.C. and Merle Hag- three Grammy’s and written mu- Griffith in the book, “A Man’s Berry Jr. fayette Leake – hurled fistfuls of dine,” “No Particular Place to gard. Although he told re- sic for many of Spike Lee’s films. World: The Double Life of Emile By the early 1950s, he was tinkling anarchy all around him. Go,” “You Never Can Tell” and porters before the show, “My He just premiered his first opera, Griffith” by Donald McRae, playing guitar and singing blues, From 1955 to 1958, Berry “Promised Land.” He appeared singing days have passed,” he (the opera’s second production is one of the lines that drew pop standards and an occasional knocked out classic after classic. in the celebrated all-star 1964 performed “Johnny B. Goode” run), “Champion,” the story of Blanchard to his story. country tune with local combos. Although he was in his late 20s concert film “The TAMI Show,” and “Reelin’ and Rockin’” and former Welterweight Boxing Telling this ambitious story of Shortly after joining Sir John’s and early 30s, he came up with along with James Brown, the joined the other musicians for Champion Emile Griffith and his humanity, tragedy and redemp- Trio, led by the pianist John- high school chronicles and plugs Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, the closing number, “Rock and life-defining fight with reigning tion, through voice and music nie Johnson, he reshaped the for the newfangled music called the Beach Boys and the Su- Roll Music.” Welterweight Champion Benny was new for Blanchard. Even group’s music and took it over. rock ‘n’ roll. premes. From 1996 to 2014, Berry “The Kid” Paret. though he’s been a jazz musician From the Texas guitarist T- No matter how calculated While he toured steadily performed once a month at In March 1962, Griffith and for over thirty-six years, working Bone Walker, Berry picked up a songs like “School Day” or through the 1960s, headlining Blueberry Hill, a restaurant in Paret went toe to toe in a fight with vocals is a new undertaking. technique of bending two strings “Rock and Roll Music” may or sharing bills with bands that St. Louis where he appeared that ended with Paret in a coma Blanchard said he doesn’t feel at once that he would rough up have been, they reached the Top grew up on his songs, his re- regularly until Oct. 24. for ten days, then dying from like he’s made the transition from and turn into a rock ’n’ roll tal- 10, caught the early rock ‘n’ roll cording career stalled after he He made a surprising an- injuries he sustained during the jazz musician to opera composer isman, the Chuck Berry lick, spirit and detailed its mythology. moved from Chess to Mercury nouncement on his 90th birth- fight. yet, but he’s been learning a lot which would in turn be emu- “Johnny B. Goode,” a Top 10 hit Records in 1966. He remade day, Oct. 18, 2016: He was In “Champion,” we get inside from talented and experienced lated by the Rolling Stones and in 1958, told the archetypal story some of his old hits and tried to planning to release his first stu- the mind of a tortured man reliv- people in that world. However, countless others. He also recog- of a rocker who could “play the reach the new hippie audience, dio album in almost 40 years. ing the fight that forever changed he said the most rewarding part nized the popularity of country guitar just like ringin’ a bell.” recording “Live at the Fillmore The album, called “Chuck” and his career, along with his public in getting to compose this “opera music and added some hillbilly Berry toured with rock revues Auditorium” with the Steve scheduled for release in June, battle of being a bisexual man of in jazz” was going from the op- twang to his guitar lines. Berry’s and performed in three mov- Miller Band, billed as the Steve was to consist primarily of new color in the 60’s. Being a big fan era in his mind for two years, to hybrid music, along with his ies with Freed: “Rock, Rock, Miller Blues Band at the time. compositions. of boxing and hearing about the “actually watching it come to life charisma and showmanship, Rock,” “Mr. Rock and Roll” When he returned to Chess in Berry’s music has remained nature of Griffith and his story, with the actors and the cast.” drew white as well as black lis- and “Go, Johnny, Go.” On film 1970, he recorded new songs, on tour extraterrestrially. “John- compelled Blanchard to choose Blanchard is already working teners to the Cosmopolitan Club and in concert, he dazzled audi- like “Tulane” and “Have Mercy ny B. Goode” is on golden re- “Champion” as his first opera. on his next opera based on the in St. Louis. ences with his duck walk, a gui- Judge,” that flashed his old wit cords within the Voyager I and The line, “I kill a man and memoirs of New York Times writ- In 1955, Berry ventured to tar-thrusting strut that involved but failed to reach the Top 40. II spacecraft, launched in 1977, most forgive me, I love a man er Charles M. Blow titled “Fire Chicago and asked one of his kicking one leg forward and In 1972, Berry had the biggest and awaiting Discovery. and many say this makes me an Shut Up in My Bones.” 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 23 - 29, 2017 www.mississippilink.com
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