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www.mississippilink.com 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 Fourth forum of Book Review: Share this issue with a friend sharing importance Flying Lessons & by mailing it to: of midwifery Other Stories Inside Page 5 Page 18 2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MARCH 23 - 29, 2017 www.mississippilink.com 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.

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