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Vol. 22, No. 45 September 1 - 7, 2016 50¢ Property for sale due to unpaid taxes By Shanderia K. Posey Eddie Fair said Tuesday the an- have less of a chance of getting we try so hard to keep it in Hinds Editor nual tax sale is going great so far the property back when people County.” The sale of property in Hinds with a lot of people coming from come from out of state to buy the Property being sold to the high- County resulting from unpaid tax- out of state to purchase property. property. When the property is est bidder comes out of District 1, es continues until 4:30 p.m. Sept. “It’s good for Hinds County but purchased by a local person, those which is the city of Jackson, and 2, at the Hinds County Court- bad for citizens sometimes,” said losing the property “have an op- District 2, which is rural parts of house, 407 E. Pascagoula St., in Fair, noting how citizens lose their portunity to get it back and can Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair talks with individuals interested courtroom No. 6. property. communicate with them (the pur- Taxes in buying property for sale due to unpaid taxes. PHOTO BY KEVIN BRADLEY Hinds County Tax Collector Fair explained how citizens chasers),” Fair said. “That’s why Continued on page 2 Campbell Yarber, motivates Sickle cell gala Council Mission defending sisters lawsuit By Jackie Hampton touts critical care Publisher From staff reports Kimberly Campbell, Missis- The City of Jackson and sippi State Director of AARP, ad- Mayor Tony Yarber will have dressed the College Hill family at separate counsel to address a its annual mission day Aug. 28, in sexual harassment federal law- the church sanctuary at 4 p.m. suit filed by Kimberly V. Bracey It was during this service that Aug. 25, against the defendants. the mission sis- Bracey, the ters were rededi- former execu- cated to their tive assistant to mission work. the mayor who After being was hired April introduced by 24, 2014, has College Hill accused Yarber Campbell member Debra of sexual ha- Yarber McGee, Campbell told the au- rassment, sexual discrimination dience the way they do it in the and allowing a sexual hostile AME church is they hit it, hope workplace. the spirit gets it and then they let On Aug. 30, Yarber was ab- you go. sent from a special City Coun- Taking off on the theme “Seek- cil meeting set to address the ing to Serve Like the Master lawsuit. After back-and-forth Server” Campbell delivered an questions from City Council address with the energy of a Bap- members to James Anderson tist minister. She talked about Jr., special assistant to the city serving with a pureness in your attorney, the council members heart rather than serving in hopes went into executive session to of receiving awards. discuss the matter. “Your serving is not pure if you Two hours later the council are doing it for yourself,” said members came out of the ses- Campbell. sion and revealed they would Throughout her message, she seek separate counsel on behalf received thunderous applause of the city. from the mission sisters and con- Yarber released a statement gregation. Campbell explained following the meeting saying, that everyone has an anointing to “This is now a legal matter. My serve in some capacity and one private legal counsel will re- should listen for their own call- Attending the Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation Gala were Derrick “DJay” James (front), MSCF Poster Child for 2016; La’Shon O’Neal (back spond accordingly. I was unable ing; whereas, many people want row, from left), Corey Bradford, LaShaunda Davenport (DJay’s mom) and Derrick James (DJay’s father). PHOTO BY STEPHANIE R. JONES to attend the meeting today as I to do things that someone else had a conflict. We will continue to work with the Council on was called to do. By Stephanie R. Jones story for the foundation’s an- pitalizations and blood trans- Davenport said. these and other issues. Indeed, Campbell made several points Contributing Writer nual gala Aug. 26, at the Mis- fusions over the years. “He’s Corey Bradford, former the audience seemed to agree now our focus is on crafting a The day before he was to sissippi Agriculture Museum. gone through a lot but he still NFL and Jackson State Uni- with as they shouted “amen” over budget and taking the necessary appear as the poster child of “Thank you for choosing me remains a happy active child,” versity wide receiver, was the and over again and applauded steps to keep Jackson on path to the year for the Mississippi poster child of the year,” Der- she said. keynote speaker. Bradford said time and time again. fiscal resiliency.” Sickle Cell Foundation, Der- rick said. “I will continue to Davenport said the family he first learned about sickle Some of the points she made In the lawsuit, Bracey al- rick James spent the day at spread the word about sickle works closely with Mississip- cell when his brother-in-law, were before you can become leges that she and Yarber had a a hospital being treated for cell.” pi Blood Services to encour- Major O’Neal, succumbed to a “queen bee, you have to be a consensual sexual relationship a pain crisis, an all too com- His mother LaShaunda age blood donations because the disease. worker bee.” She advised the from May 2014 until July 2014 mon occurrence for children Davenport said the family children with sickle cell re- “It took months and months congregation to focus on your while she was separated from and adults who suffer from the found out through mandatory quire them. to figure out what was going own anointing, own your light her husband. The lawsuit goes condition. testing that Derrick had sickle “We do a lot of work with on,” Bradford said. “He had and let it shine and help to ignite on to state that Bracey’s sexu- But 9-year-old Derrick, cell when he was 3 months Mississippi Blood Services. Campbell known as DJay, was well old. She said her son has ex- We do a lot with Blair E. Sickle cell Lawsuit Continued on page 3 enough to tell his young life’s perienced many crises, hos- Batson Children’s Hospital,” Continued on page 2 Continued on page 3 Sharpton gives eulogy at Curry’s funeral Leader admonishes Black Press to ‘keep telling the story’

By Hazel Trice Edney were shouting and applauding The Rev. Al Sharpton gave a the Spirit as Sharpton’s message Trice Edney Newswire on their feet. eulogy of the Black Press jour- pointed largely to how they must TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – One That was the range of emo- nalist, columnist, commentator now escalate their voices as they minute the congregation was tions that marked the packed and editor that soared from a continue telling the story. somber and in tears and the house during the “Celebration touching and sometimes humor- “There were many black writ- next minute they were rocking of Life” for legendary journalist ous tribute to a fiery sermon ers that have gone mainstream. to choir music in the pews. The George Curry at Weeping Mary that shook the sanctuary. Stately But George Curry made main- Black journalists and publishers, including The Mississippi Link’s Jackie next minute they were laughing Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, black journalists and publishers Hampton (at right), were seated in the reserved first two rows in honor of in fond memory, and then they Ala., Aug. 27. were among those moved by Curry Continued on page 3 George Curry. PHOTO BY PJ FISCHER/TENNESSEE TRIBUNE

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Sickle cell Continued from page 1 Owens appointed to State all this pain.” After his brother-in-law’s death, Bradford decided to join efforts to Board of Medical Licensure raise awareness about the disease. His niece La’Shon O’Neal, who Mississippi Link Newswire at Birmingham for her under- introduced him at the gala, started Gov. Phil Bryant announced Aug. 31, that graduate studies and graduated the organization Major Strides 4 he has appointed Dr. Michelle Y. Owens to the from the Virginia Common- Sickle Cell. State Board of Medical Licensure. wealth University School of Dr. Seve Majumdar, a pediat- Owens replaces Dr. John C. Clay, who re- Medicine. ric hematologist and oncologist, signed earlier this year. Owens’ appointment is “I am deeply honored by said University of Mississippi effective immediately and ends June 30, 2020. Owens Gov. Bryant’s appointment,” Medical Center has a compre- Founders of the Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation are Kimberly Edwards The Mississippi State Board of Medical Li- Owens said. “I look forward to working to hensive program that caters to a (from left), Angela Brooks, George Brooks, Linda Hall, Luretha Moore, censure is responsible for the regulation and li- ensure that we continue to have outstanding large sickle cell population. “We Catherine James, Joyce Berry, and Lottie Henry (seated). censure of medical and osteopathic physicians, healthcare professionals providing care to all do not only clinical care, but we podiatrists, physician assistants, radiologist as- Mississippians.” also do research and are involved the foundation’s 20th annual gala sistants, acupuncturists and the permitting of She received post-graduate medical train- with multi-center trials to improve are important. limited x-ray machine operators who practice ing as a resident and fellow at Johns Hopkins outcomes regarding the condi- “This is critical to the care of in a physician’s office or clinic. University and the University of Mississippi tion,” said Majumdar, whose wife sickle cell. It is so, so important Owens is currently a practicing obstetrician Medical Center. Shiparna Majumdar, also practic- to spread the message and make and gynecologist at the University of Missis- Owens has received the Central Association es pediatrics. more people aware because if you sippi Medical Center. She has been a member of Obstetricians and Gynecologists President’s Sickle cell is a genetic condi- think about it, one in 13 African of the faculty at the UMMC since 2007. Certificate of Medal Award, Mississippi Medi- tion, he said, so the number of Americans have the sickle cell She currently serves as the director of the cal and Surgical Society President’s Award, cases is going to be fixed. “So we gene. People need to be aware Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine Master’s Mississippi Medical and Surgical Society Phy- see a steady number of patients of that so more money can go Program in Biomedical Sciences for UMMC sician of the Year and the University of Mis- even though patients are now not only into clinical care but re- Dr. Seve Majumdar, a hematologist and is the past vice-chairman of the Depart- sissippi Center Department of Obstetrics and living longer due to better treat- search for treatments and hope- and oncologist, treats sickle cell pa- ment of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Gynecology CREOG National Faculty Award. ment,” Majumdar said. fully cures,” he said. tients at UMMC. At right is his wife, Dr. “Dr. Owens’ experience and distinguished She is a diplomate of the American Board of “But still there is still a risk Tyrah Hickman, a registered Sriparna Majumdar, a pediatrician. accolades make her the perfect appointee for Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of for early death from sickle cell. nurse, spoke about her work with PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE R. JONES the position,” Bryant said. “She has separated the American College of Obstetricians and Gy- Yet there are a lot of medications the UMMC Sickle Cell Day Clin- herself numerous times as a physician and pro- necologists, Howard Kelly Society and many coming down the pipeline for po- ic, which opened in May. “I am a als in at the clinic, “We’re a team. fessor of great skill and merit.” other organizations. tentially treating sickle cell dis- product of the system. I am a sur- We work together to serve our Owens attended the University of Alabama She and her husband have three children. ease,” he said. vivor,” said Hickman who herself community.” He added that the awareness has sickle cell disease. Stephanie R. Jones can be brought about from events such as She said of the eight profession- reached at [email protected]. One-percent sales tax public Taxes Continued from page 1 information meeting is Sept. 1 Hinds County. The areas include better chance of possibly getting it However, county officials have city of Clinton, Clinton Separate, back and help to prevent outside in- been informed of fraudulent activ- Mississippi Link Newswire projects have been approved by the city’s Spe- Jackson Separate School and the vestors from coming in and buying ity of online tax sales in other states Jackson Mayor Tony T. Yarber and the city cial Municipal Sales Tax Commission for year town of Terry. multiple properties all at once. in which limitless entities – some of Jackson Department of Public Works will one. During this meeting, city staff will pro- Any unclaimed property will go During the 2016 Legislative ses- with one owner – enter tax sales host a public information meeting regarding vide an update on the projects. to the state of Mississippi. sion, Senate Bill 2240 passed and online. the city’s Special Municipal Sales Tax Pro- Residents can learn about projects currently Fair has never opted to offer tax was signed by Gov. Phil Bryant The Aug. 11 and Aug. 18 editions gram at 6 p.m. Sept. 1, at Thalia Mara Hall, under construction, such as the Eastover Drive sales online for several reasons. In stating that counties “may enter of The Mississippi Link contain the 255 East Pascagoula St. Waterline Improvement, as well as those that his opinion, in-person bids encour- into agreements with online bidders listing of all property up for auction. The meeting will allow residents to hear have been completed to-date, including the age local residents interested in to conduct sales of land for unpaid Go online to www.mississippil- firsthand how their 1 percent sales tax funds Hanging Moss Road Bridge. Sections of more buying property to get involved, taxes using an online bidding and ink.com and search under e-Edition are being spent and provide their feedback. than 20 streets have been resurfaced using 1 give those losing their property a sale procedure.” to find a copy of the paper. More than 30 infrastructure improvement percent sales tax funds. www.mississippilink.com SEPTEMBER 1 - 7, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Curry Lawsuit Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 stream go black,” said Sharpton to al relationship with Yarber Yarber April 27, 2015 for un- Stamps said, “I think it’s a applause. “He was smart enough ended in July 2014 when the authorized use of city equip- slap in the face for their pres- to play the game and stay in cer- plaintiff reconciled with her ment for personal use, but the ence not to be here.” tain newsrooms. But he chose not husband. Bracey claims Yar- plaintiff believes she was ac- In the city’s initial re- to do that because he chose the ber forced her to continue the tually terminated for refusing sponse last week of the law- path of why Black Press started in sexual relationship or face the alleged sexual advances suit, a statement from Sheila the first place.” termination. from Yarber. Byrd, director of communi- Sharpton was eluding to the first According to the lawsuit, In the lawsuit, Bracey cations, called the suit “a vi- Black Press editorial, published Yarber subjected Bracey to claims that when she and cious and scandalous lawsuit in the 1827 inaugural edition of inappropriate sexual com- Yarber had consensual rela- filed by a former disgruntled Freedom’s Journal. That editorial ments about other women. tions, she lived with City At- employee.” stated, “We wish to plead our own Rev. Al Sharpton gives eulogy of legendary journalist George Curry. PHOTO The suit also details cam- torney Monica Joiner. Bracey Bracey is seeking rein- cause. For too long have others BY CHARLES W. CHERRY II/FLORIDA COURIER paign fundraisers for Yarber claims Joiner was pursuing a statement or future wages in spoken for us.” held in New Orleans and At- sexual relationship with Yar- lieu of reinstatement, back Curry, who died of heart fail- made clear where the Black Press terfere with his journalism. He lanta. Bracey was required ber at the time. pay, compensatory damages, ure Aug. 20, started his career at must go from here. would write against us and praise to attend in which strippers On Aug. 30, Joiner was punitive damages, attorney Sports Illustrated, the St. Louis “George Curry left us in a criti- us the next week if we earned it,” were present. also absent from the City fees, costs and expenses and Post-Dispatch and the Chicago cal time in history,” Sharpton said. Sharpton said. The plaintiff alleges she Council meeting. She report- any other relief to which she Tribune. But he died as a hero, hav- “In five months will be the first Service speakers included chose to refuse further ad- edly was attending a city may be properly entitled. ing found his calling in the Black time in American history that we journalists Ed Gordon and Ro- vances of harassment in bond closing. Bracey’s attorneys are Press. He was editor-in-chief of will see a white succeed a black land Martin. NNPA President/ April 2015. During the meeting, Ward 4 Louis H. Watson Jr. and Nick his beloved Emerge Magazine for president. We’ve never been here CEO Benjamin Chavis and SCLC Bracey was terminated by Council Member De’Keither Norris. seven years until it went defunct. before...which means those of us President/CEO Charles Steele also Then he became editor-in-chief of who write the story are going to spoke. A childhood friend and the National Newspaper Publish- have to follow a script that’s never Tuscaloosa native, Steele also pre- Campbell ers Association News Service, the been written before. If we ever sided at the funeral and the memo- Continued from page 1 Black Press of America. When he needed a strong independent, but rial service the night before, where died, he had founded Emergenew- ethical Black Press, we’re going to the keynote speaker was the Rev. sonline.com. need it now,” he said. Jesse Jackson. “If we love him, we will keep Dozens of black publishers, Sharpton preached from II Emerge News Online going,” writers, photographers, former Timothy 4:6-7, 11-13 when Paul, Sharpton said. “I don’t know what interns and mentees, mostly from knowing his death was near, said, it will cost. I don’t know what NNPA, took up the first two pews “I have fought a good fight, I have it will be, but I want to be the of the church. The sanctuary was finished my course, I have kept the first to help Ann keep that work also packed with hundreds of peo- faith!” going...I’m going to write the first ple, including his family and Tus- But, then Paul told Timothy to check.” caloosa residents who came to say bring certain things to the jail, Curry’s fiancée, Elizabeth “Ann” farewell to their hometown hero. including “parchments,” which Ragland, looked on from the audi- Reflecting on his friendship interpreted, means his writings. ence. Earlier, she had spoken, say- with Curry, who appeared on the “Bring my books and bring my Kimberly Campbell is shown with College Hill M.B. Church mission sisters. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON ing, how much Curry loved and last hour of his daily radio show papers because I did what the rest valued his family, especially his every Friday – including the day of the Apostles didn’t do. I wrote the candles of others when College Hill pastor, the mother, Martha Brownlee, and she before he died – Sharpton said, the story. And the story would be you are God’s child. She also Rev. Michael T. Williams, in reflected on his contagious sense “George never knew that he was distorted unless we that lived the said no one can stop you from his remarks said, “Wow, all I of humor. Then, recalling his final much more of a minister to me story, wrote the story!” Sharpton getting your blessings and as can say is simply wow.” He moments, she said, “On last Satur- than I was to him.” preached. a true servant you must help thanked Campbell for being day, my voice was the last person He said among the encouraging He admonished black journal- someone else along the way. such a blessing to the Chris- that George heard as I tried to keep principles that Curry taught him ists and publishers, “Keep telling There are seasons when you tian community and stated her him here with us. But there was a was, “It’s not what everybody else the story...George never stopped. are to toil and plant and wait message was not just for the Campbell was supported by her voice much stronger than mine, a thinks of you. It’s about what you Until the very end, he never to reap the benefits, she said, mission sisters but for all pres- dad, Leon Campbell. voice that no person can say no think of yourself. And if you grab backed up and he never compro- and don’t let the world tell ent. Campbell’s father, Leon to, a voice that even George Curry a hold to what your calling is and mised. And he never negotiated you your value for the world Campbell, a former Murrah She said, “Never in my could not say no to...That voice is believe what you think you can be, his dignity for a contract or for a will devalue you; you must be High School football coach, wildest dreams did I know the going to speak to us all.” everybody else’s judgement won’t favor. That’s why when we say plugged into the master. said he was very proud of his ballerina would one day be- Curry’s death hit the journalis- matter.” ‘so-long’, we’ve lost something Each of these points Camp- daughter. come an attorney.” tic community particularly hard Still, Curry held even his po- that we’ll never see that way bell developed with an energy Mission President Mildred LaDonna Jacobs, mistress as it came amidst one of the most litical and civil rights friends ac- again. George Curry was part of a that continued to build mo- Kelly said she remembered of ceremony, thanked Camp- controversial and heated presiden- countable. long tradition. But he was one of mentum to the very closing of Campbell when she was a bell for bringing such a moti- tial elections in history. Sharpton “He never let his friendship in- a kind.’” her message. young ballerina. vational message. LOCAL

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Franklin, Murrah High grad, ADVERTORIAL returns to metro as new Hinds Hinds County School CC sports information director District Weekly Update!!!

The Mississippi Link Newswire A Murrah High School Alvin Franklin joined Hinds graduate, he earned an asso- HCSD students participates in Community College this ciate degree from Meridian month as sports information Community College in 2013, director and an assistant base- then his bachelor’s degree in video production workshop during ball coach. economics from Jackson State Franklin, of Jackson, ar- University two years later. He rives at Hinds from Mississip- is finishing coursework on a MPB Summer Media Institute! pi State University, where he master’s in sports administra- worked as a graduate assistant tion from MSU. in the Bulldog Club at Missis- On the coaching side, he’ll sippi State University. focus on keeping steady a As sports information direc- baseball program under head tor, his wide range of respon- coach Sam Temple that’s ac- sibilities involve promoting Franklin customed to deep playoff runs. Hinds Community College “On the baseball side, I ing that they receive wide- athletes and individual sports hope to bring in high caliber ranging coverage,” he said. in the local media, college recruits here along with get- “Also, I will be responsible publications, on the college’s ting over the hump and win- for social media pages and website and in social media. ning a national champion- maintaining the athletic web- “I am responsible for pro- ship,” he said. moting each sport and ensur- site.”

Jordan family Twenty-three students from Students are encouraged to months, MPB TV plans to broad- celebrates ten local Mississippi high take their newfound skills back cast the student videos statewide. schools participated in the Can to their schools and encourage Participants formed four pro- achievement I Kick It? Youth Movement their peers to graduate from high duction crews to create four Through Media Summer Insti- school and go on to college or short videos or public service Sen. David L. Jordan recently shared a family mo- tute held at MPB in late July. technical school. announcements (PSA). For two ment with his and wife Christine’s grandson Heir L. The institute is part of Mis- Watch the student videos at weeks, the students learned how Jordan, (left), a recent graduate of the University of sissippi Public Broadcasting’s www.mpbonline.org/educa- to work as team to write, direct, Tennessee at Chattanooga with a bachelor of sci- dropout prevention program. tion/can-i-kick-it. In the coming act, shoot video and edit. ence degree in chemistry, who is currently enrolled as a sophomore at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in Nashville, Tenn., working toward his goal of becoming a hospital pharma- cist. Standing at right is Heir’s father, Dr. Darryl L. Jordan, a physician in Nashville. In recent years Heir served as a Mississippi State Senate Page and participated in a summer research program at Jackson State University.

Rankin visits MSH’s Oak Circle Center

Katina Rankin, a Magee native and former Jackson TV news anchor, visited Mississippi State Hospital’s Oak Circle Center Aug. 19, and read from her book “Up North, Down South: City Folk Meet Country Folk.” Rankin also gave a motivational talk to a group from OCC. Oak Circle Center is a diagnostic evaluation and short-term treatment unit for For information about advertising in children and adolescents between the ages of 4 years and 17 years, 11 months. “Up North, Down South” is described The Mississippi Link as a book for children from Pre-K through fifth grade that ad- dresses still-too-common misconceptions about the South. The central characters in the book are 9-year-old McKennley please call: 601-896-0084 and his 7-year-old sister Kendall, who live in New York City or e-mail [email protected] and take a summer vacation trip to rural Mississippi. BankPlus returns as Sanderson Farms Championship Fan Pavilion sponsor in Oct.

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The Mississippi Link Newswire competitions throughout the state director Kevin Welborn and assis- If you’ve driven down Arrow and beyond. tant band Director Steven Ross. Drive lately in Clinton, you’ve The 52-foot double platform Construction was overseen by probably seen the new Clinton trailer costs $45,550 – money Percy Thornton, a Clinton resi- Bands trailer. raised through booster club fund- dent with grandchildren in the This trailer will help the Clin- raisers during the 2015-16 school Clinton Public School District. ton High School bands move year. Thornton owns Southern States uniforms, instruments and equip- “No fair share student fees were Utility, which sold the trailer to ment to competitions and away used to purchase this trailer,” she the boosters and built the interior football games. said. “The money was raised from based on blueprints and specifica- “This trailer is a blessing for concessions at football games and tions. our program,” said band booster competitions, hosting the state “In the past, the band would president DeAnna Dillard. “Now Marching Championship, hosting use a large portion of their budget we won’t have to rent moving the Clinton Bands Indoor Compe- to rent Penske box trucks,” Wel- trucks for every off-campus per- tition and other fundraisers.” born said. “Only having to rent formance, and it’s also a rolling The Clinton High School band program will use its new 52-foot trailer to move uniforms and equipment to away The trailer will be pulled with a one tractor to pull the trailer will billboard for the Clinton bands games and competitions. rented truck driven by a band par- reduce that cost by 1/3. This will and the Clinton Public School ent who is a licensed, experienced allow the semi truck to pay for it- District.” marching season, the band rented its equipment to and from games season, the percussion ensemble commercial driver. The custom self in as little as two and a half Typically during football and three moving trucks to carry all and competitions. During indoor rented two moving trucks for interior design was done by band years.” Family continues celebrating ‘Mama Bertha’s’ 100th birthday The Mississippi Link Newswire man and Mazie Bass on Aug. St. Matthew Baptist Church. God will never leave or for- tion Day. After she moved, the The family of Bertha Bass 23, 1916 in Gainestown, Ala. She and her sister, Ollie John- sake us. Her daughter explains next step was to get her regis- Fox will continue celebrating Fox is one of seven children son, were the ushers at the front that she does not know anyone tered to vote. her 100 years of living with a and is the only living sibling. door of the church for many who can say, “Praise the Lord” She is so very proud to tell birthday celebration in Jackson, As a young lady, she attend- years. When her sister’s health like her mama. She believes, everyone that she voted for Ala., Sept. 17, at New St. Mat- ed and completed cosmetology failed, Fox became her primary without question, that God has President Barack Obama. Ev- thew Baptist Church Fellow- school in Gulfport in the early caregiver and was a devoted promised He will supply all of eryone knows how she feels ship Hall from 1-3 p.m. 1950s and became known as and wonderful caregiver to her our needs. He has and always about President Obama, and The family recently held the “press and curl” beautician sister. will be faithful to his word. she often receives gifts that a celebration for Fox from of the neighborhood. She also She is the oldest living mem- In June of 2006, Williams have his name or picture on onAug. 2, in Jackson, Miss., at received her diploma as a prac- ber of New St. Matthew Baptist brought her mom to live with them. Pearl Street AME Church Fel- tical nurse in 1965 and moved Church. Although she lives in her in Jackson, Miss. She said, Fox is the proud mother of lowship Hall, located at 2519 back to her beloved Jackson, Mississippi, she still prays for “She is my blessing.” Although one daughter, Clara “Von” Wil- Robinson St. Ala. the church and continues to she lives in Jackson, Miss., she liams. Bertha Bass Fox is an excep- She accepted Christ early provide her financial support. always says, “You can have Well wishes to commemorate tional woman of unwavering in life and was baptized at Her life is truly the work of your Jackson, Miss. – I will her 100th Birthday may be sent faith and one of the oldest resi- County Line Baptist Church. the “Master Designer,” Jesus take my Jackson, Ala.” to Bertha Fox, c/o Clara Wil- dents living in West Jackson. Upon moving back home, she Christ. She often reminds her Fox was and still is very pas- liams, 1024 Matthews Ave., Bertha Bass Fox was born Aug. She was born to the late Tol- became a member of the New daughter, Clara Williams, that sionate about voting on Elec- Jackson, MS 39209. 23, 1916. COMMUNITY

6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK SEPTEMBER 1 - 7, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Black midwives perform powerful cultural of midwifery will be celebrated The first African midwife mothers or babies. The best of they continued to thrive, devel- terviewed about their experience Forum, festival during the More Days of Sharing was believed to have arrived in them could reach inside a moth- oping schools, teaching from with midwives. Their oral histo- forum and Cohea Community America in 1619, bringing with er and turn a child to prevent a their homes or doing whatever ries will be part of the museum’s set for Sept. 17 Festival Sept. 17, in Jackson. her the knowledge of a practice breech birth. was necessary to keep black collection. The festival is a collaborative that was highly revered in Africa. Mary Scott and her daughters midwifery alive. Organizers are asking people Mississippi Link Newswire effort between the Smith Robert- Midwives were pillars of their delivered thousands of healthy Today, black midwives most to also donate photographs and The Scott and Ford houses on son Museum and Cultural Cen- communities, who practiced babies in Mississippi. often serve low-income popu- artifacts that may enhance the Cohea Street in Jackson look or- ter, the Margaret Walker Center a spiritual ritual. They helped By the turn of the 20th Centu- lations, including teen moth- study and understanding of mid- dinary, but they share a wealth of and the Mississippi Humanities to shape their communities by ry, 50 percent of babies in Amer- ers and the uninsured, but there wifery. incredible history that stretches Council. The day is designed to teaching women how to mother ica were delivered by midwives. is a growing trend in the use of The forum will be held at Smith back to at least 1619. illustrate and document the cru- well and men how to be good fa- But most black and immigrant midwives among all cultures in Robertson (528 Bloom Street) Inside these two homes lived a cial contributions they made and thers. These skills were proudly women used midwives exclu- America mostly in response to from 10-11:30 a.m. Speakers mother and daughter who prac- the role black midwives played passed from mother to daughter. sively well into the middle of the the increased rate of C-sections. will include Judy Barber from ticed a cultural calling passed in the shaping of African-Amer- Virginia Scott would have 20th Century because of racism, Between 1989 and 2013, the the Mississippi State Department down to them from their African ican culture. apprenticed to her mother as their inability to pay doctor’s number of women using mid- of Health and Angela Stewart, foremothers. The calling was a Their incredible legacy is she learned to deliver babies, fees and the poor health care of- wives tripled from 3 percent to archivist at the Margaret Walker powerful skill at least as ancient largely unknown or forgotten. teach women to breast feed and ten provided in segregated black 9 percent. Midwife birthing is Center, Jackson State University. as the biblical story in Exodus “We want to change that,” said followed the progress of chil- hospitals. less invasive and less likely to The festival, which will in- of two midwives, Shiphrah and Dr. Alfredteen Harrison, direc- dren’s health as they grew. These Many black midwives were involve medical intervention. clude performances by local Puah, who defied an Egyptian tor of Scott Ford House, Inc. “Granny Midwives,” as they advocates for black health care Scott Ford House, Inc.’s plan artists, will be held from 12:30 Pharaoh’s order to kill all He- “We want people to know the were called, were indispensable and were liaisons between the is to raise funds to develop a mu- -4:30 p.m. in the Cohea Street brew boys. Mary Scott and Vir- significant contributions black to black folk in American before, black and white communities. seum and interpretive center in area. Both events are free and ginia Scott Ford are among the midwives made, especially during and after slavery. But as white hospitals began to the homes at 136 and 138 Cohea open to the public. lineage of women who helped to the people who live in the area Granny Midwives were known admit black patients, racist in- St. with a focus on midwifery. For more information, call Al- shape their culture. where the Scott and Ford houses to handle even the most difficult stitutions tried to prevent black After the forum, individuals fredteen Harrison at (601) 953 These women and the practice are located.” pregnancies without losing many midwives from practicing. But from across the state will be in- 4060. Provine’s STEM team wins first place at summit Mississippi Link Newswire “I am extremely proud of the across the state to STEM through The STEM team at Provine accomplishments and hard work application development and cod- High School won first place in the of our students and teacher in ing. TECHJXN Innovation Summit the TECHJXN competition,” Participants are high school and Hackathon held this summer said Provine Principal Laketia students in grades 9-12 who aren’t at Jackson State University. Marshall Thomas. This is our just there playing games. These The Provine STEM team of second year winning first place. scholars tackle real-world issues Sachem Harden-Stamps, Darah The students at Provine High with practical solutions. Hack- Phillips, Nicholas Berry, Alicia School strive to be the best in all athon engages them in the needs Cox and their teacher-mentor, endeavors. It is embedded in our of their communities by asking Michael Anderson, created an culture – ‘Excellence is the Ex- them to brainstorm on a problem app called DeepTLK. Through pectation.’” that needs attention. Teams then the DeepTLK app, students who In 2015, the team from Provine work with mentors and other vol- are dealing with personal issues at High School also went on to win unteers to develop a technological home, school and the community the grand prize at the Essence solution to these problems. can connect with counselors from Festival #YesWeCode competi- Presentations were judged by around the state as well as obtain tion held in New Orleans. professional engineers and soft- other helpful resource informa- TECHJXN’s annual Hack- ware developers from all over the The Provine High School STEM team was recognized at a recent Jackson Public Schools Board meeting by tion. athon introduces students from state of Mississippi. JPS Superintendent Cedrick Gray. Laketia Marshall Thomas is principal of the school.

community. Applications can be downloaded from the NEWS BRIEFS city’s website, www.jacksonms.gov, and will be accepted MHP announces enforcement until Sept. 19. Frye receives 2016 Car In each session, a qualified instructor will explain how period Labor Day each division of the Jackson Police Department operates. The weeklong event includes a tour of the Public Safety The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the 2016 Labor Communications Center, an overview of the Community Tag stipend scholarship Day Enforcement Period at 6 p.m. Sept. 2, and conclude Relations/Crisis Intervention Unit, a S.W.A.T and Bomb Sept. 5, at midnight. Squad exhibition, and driving and firearms simulator Mississippi Link Newswire Amber, nurse. Due to anticipation of heavy traffic and a significant training. Before enrolling in Al- who is pur- “I’ve always wanted to increase in traffic fatalities for 2016, state troopers will The academy is conducted from 6-8 p.m., Monday corn State University’s suing an as- work in the medical field place emphasis on saturation patrols to combat reckless through Friday, and Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m., at the School of Nursing, Amber sociate nurs- because I enjoy helping and distracted driving. Additional safety checkpoints will Police Firing Range for the SWAT /Bomb presentation Frye, a freshman from Nat- ing degree, is people. For that reason, I be established to promote seatbelt usage and remove and firearm instruction. chez researched as many grateful for believe that being a nurse is impaired drivers from the roadways. For information and registration, call the Office of scholarship opportunities Frye the oppor- the best career path for me.” Drivers are urged to avoid text messaging or any driver Community Relations at (601) 960-1389 or e-mail Renee as she could to help pay for tunity to use her newly ac- Attending a nursing distraction that could endanger lives while traveling. MHP Walker at [email protected] or Marilynn Paige at her education. Her research quired funds to support her school close to home is investigated 132 crashes including four fatalities during [email protected]. landed her the perfect op- education. perfect for Frye. She feels the 2015 Labor Day enforcement period. portunity that would help “I’m very honored to be confident that her path at Program offers teens her along her college jour- this year’s recipient,” said Alcorn’s School of Nursing Jackson Police Department ney. Frye, who is the only re- will prepare her for a bright alternative way to earn Frye is the 2016 Car Tag cipient from Alcorn. “I was future. accepting applications for Stipend Scholarship recipi- very happy and shocked that “This is a good school. I Youth ChalleNGe Academy is now accepting ent. The scholarship is a I received this award. This a love being at home, so I’m Citizens’ Police Academy applications for class No. 46. Participants can earn their $6,000 stipend that is pro- wonderful opportunity that I glad that I was accepted to high school for free. vided by the Mississippi am thankful for.” Alcorn’s nursing program. The Jackson Police Department’s next Citizens’ Police ChalleNGe features a structured environment with Nurses Foundation. The Because of her willing- I’m excited about moving Academy is scheduled for Oct. 3. The mission of the a focus on job training, social skills and self discipline foundation awards scholar- ness to lend a helping hand, forward in the nursing pro- Citizens’ Police Academy is to educate and inform the critical in today’s job market. ships, stipends and grants to Frye has always felt that gram.” community, to provide a forum for police and community Other academic opportunities include nationally certified nursing students and regis- working in the medical field Frye said that her future interaction, to identify community problems, needs and job skills and college classes through a local university. tered nurses throughout the was her calling. She looks plans include pursuing her concerns, and to foster a partnership with the community Applicants must be ages 16-18. For more information, state of Mississippi who are forward to learning more bachelor’s degree in nurs- and the department in working toward creating a safer call 1-800-507-6253. pursuing degrees in nursing. about what it takes to be a ing.

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www.mississippilink.com SEPTEMBER 1 - 7, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Herndon selected Black Prairie Blues Festival as director of rocks for 21st year Online Education at Alcorn State

Event is the former Howlin’ Wolf blues festival The Mississippi Link Newswire Alcorn State Universi- The Mississippi Link Newswire matic and energetic guitar slinger Growth Alliance (West Point) or The Blues Foundation helped ty has chosen the person Returning to West Point Sept. with a deep soulful voice, has tak- order online at www.tinyurl.com/ establish a memorial black gran- they believe will enhance 2, blues fans will again gather to en his irresistible dance grooves bpbluesfest. Tickets will also be ite statue of “The Wolf,” along online education for stu- celebrate the music and achieve- from juke joints. The Missis- available for $25 at the door. No with a memorial bench and dents. ments in the home town of Ches- sippi based multi-instrumentalist alcohol will be available for pur- marker honoring Lillie Handley Jackson native Tamia ter Arthur Burnett, better known combines the tribal rhythms and chase but small coolers will be Burnett, “Ms. Wolf,” in the West Herndon, is the newest as Howlin’ Wolf. raw electrifying power of the admitted to the festival. Point park. director of Online Edu- This year’s festival will include Hill Country Blues with melodic The Black Prairie Blues Fes- In honor of Howlin’ Wolf, the cation. She has over 16 a lineup of established and up- songwriting wisdom. tival is sponsored by The Prairie society and the Burnett family re- years of experience in and-coming musical talent. The ▪ Jarekus Singleton – a musi- Belt Blues Society, area busi- ceived the Mississippi Musicians higher education. indoor, air-conditioned concert cal trailblazer with a bold vision nesses and many other prominent Hall of Fame Award, the Walk She started her career at will be held at Mary Holmes Col- for the future of the blues. From organizations. The festival has a of Fame Award on historic Beale Tougaloo College where Herndon lege campus. Gates will open at Jackson, Singleton’s cutting-edge strong educational element which Street, and the Peavine Award she served as a fundraiser, senior admissions coun- 5:30 p.m. with only 600 tickets sound – equally rooted in rap, is tied to Howlin’ Wolf and other given by the Mississippi Delta selor, head recruiter and director of Alumni Affairs available rock and blues traditions – is all great Mississippi Blues artists. Blues Hall of Fame. in the school’s Office of Institutional Advancement. Bands that will begin perform- his own. The foundation is a state char- In 2007, the Society was hon- She was also the major gifts manager at Jackson State ing at 6:30 p.m. this year include: Along with the musicians play- tered non-profit organization. Its ored by receiving the prestigious University. She went on to become a full-time faculty ▪ Stormy Monday – a down ing the blues, BBQ, T-shirts and objectives are to promote blues Keeping the Blues Alive Award. before becoming a campus dean at Strayer University. home Blues band based out of CDs will be available for pur- education in North Mississippi A museum opened in West Point With all of today’s technological advancements, Starkville. Along with their origi- chase. Tickets are $20 in advance and to perpetuate the musical in honor of Howlin’ Wolf in Herndon is excited to use technology to ensure the nal tunes, they pay tribute to all and are available at the Columbus achievements of Chester Arthur 2005 and West Point received the progress of online education at Alcorn. the blues greats. Arts Council, Jack Forbus Insur- Burnett, a native son of Clay Wolf’s Mississippi Blues Trail “I am very excited to be a member of the Alcorn ▪ Lightnin’ Malcolm – a charis- ance Company (Starkville) or the County, and other blues greats. Marker in 2007. State University staff,” said Herndon. “I will now be able to use my vision to develop the online courses and programs we need to continue to advance with the ever changing times where technology and online opportunities are forever growing. I look forward to Health officials confirm new case of working with deans, chairs and faculty.” Working for Alcorn is a great fit for Herndon be- cause of the ties she has to the university. Her love for being a part of another historically black university West Nile Virus, one new travel-related also makes her ideal for her new role. “Once I was informed that this position was avail- The Mississippi Link Newswire recently traveled to Mexico. recently been reported in approxi- ing precautions to protect yourself able, I immediately took it upon myself to apply for The Mississippi State Depart- Zika is a mosquito-borne virus mately 50 countries, mostly in and your environment from mos- the position. I had not been on the campus since I was ment of Health reports one new hu- that causes severe birth defects the Caribbean, Central and South quito-borne illnesses: very young and when I came down for a visit, I ab- man case of West Nile virus, bring- in a developing fetus – including America. The breed of mosquito ▪ Use a mosquito repellent with solutely fell in love with the campus. To have the op- ing the 2016 state total to 15. The brain damage, hearing and vision that is spreading Zika – Aedes ae- an EPA-registered ingredient such portunity to assist any HBCU is ideal for me.” reported case is in Copiah County. loss, and impaired growth – if the gypti – has not been detected in as DEET while you are outdoors. Herndon plans to use her expertise to make online So far this year, human cases of mother is infected during pregnan- Mississippi since the early 1990s. ▪ Remove all sources of stand- education at Alcorn better than it’s ever been. WNV have been reported in Cal- cy. Zika virus infection can cause a The MSDH is currently conduct- ing water around your home and “I want to enhance students’ technological skills. I houn, Chickasaw, Copiah (two), mild illness with symptoms (fever, ing surveillance for Aedes mos- yard to prevent mosquito breeding. also want to continue to create courses that are strictly Hinds (four), Grenada, Lamar joint pain, conjunctivitis or rash) quito populations in every county ▪ Wear loose, light-colored, long online for students who travel a lot. I want them to (two), Leflore, Lowndes, Perry and lasting for several days to a week, in the state. clothing to cover the arms and legs still obtain content, tools, training and information Rankin counties. The MSDH only but 80 percent of those infected Symptoms of WNV infection when outdoors. that they would get from a classroom setting at any reports laboratory-confirmed cases have mild symptoms or no symp- are often mild and may include fe- ▪ Avoid areas where mosquitoes time.” to the public. In 2015, Mississippi toms at all. Death is very rare. The ver, headache, nausea, vomiting, a are prevalent. had 38 WNV cases and one death. MSDH strongly advises pregnant rash, muscle weakness or swollen For more information on mos- Additionally, on Aug. 20, the women not to travel to countries lymph nodes. In a small number quito-borne illnesses, visit the MSDH reported one new travel- where Zika is actively being trans- of cases, infection can result in en- MSDH website at HealthyMS. associated cases of Zika virus, mitted. cephalitis or meningitis, which can com/westnile and HealthyMS.com/ bringing the 2016 total to 18 in Zika has been seen in parts of lead to paralysis, coma and possi- zika. Follow MSDH by e-mail and Mississippi. The case was reported Africa, Southeast Asia, and some bly death. social media at HealthyMS.com/ in a resident of Lamar County who Pacific islands for years, but has The MSDH suggests the follow- connect. MDE to seek proposals for Additional Early Learning collaboratives

The Mississippi Link Newswire million for fiscal year 2017. state’s youngest students.” prepared for kindergarten. At the The Mississippi Department of Currently, there are 10 ELCs ELCs must include a lead part- student-level, 71.4 percent met Education issued a Request for serving approximately 1,700 stu- ner, which can be a public school the target readiness score, which Proposals Aug. 29, for additional dents statewide. The National or other nonprofit group with the is an increase from 59 percent in Early Learning Collaboratives, Institute for Early Education Re- expertise and capacity to manage 2015. which will expand the number of search recognized Mississippi’s an ELC’s pre-K program. Funds The MDE will hold an informa- publicly funded pre-K classrooms ELCs in its 2015 State of Preschool will be competitively awarded tional meeting for prospective ap- throughout the state. yearbook for meeting all 10 quality based on evidence of existing plicants from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. The Early Learning Collabora- standards for early childhood edu- strong local collaboration, capac- 6, at the MDE Central High School tive Act of 2013 established the cation, putting Mississippi among ity, commitment, need, ability to Building, 359 N. West St. in Jack- ELC program, which provides the top states in the nation that demonstrate enhanced outcomes son. Applicants may register for funding to local communities to meet all 10 benchmarks. for participating children, and the meeting at the GoSignMeUp establish, expand, support and fa- “High-quality early childhood availability of funds. link on the MDE homepage. cilitate the successful implementa- education programs are one of the A statewide assessment of The deadline to submit propos- tion of quality early childhood ed- most effective ways to give chil- kindergarten readiness among als is Sept. 26. Award notifications ucation and development services. dren a strong start to school and students in the state’s ELCs in will be issued on Nov. 10. The ELC expansion is made life,” said Carey Wright, state su- spring 2016 showed that all ELCs For more information, visit possible by a $1 million increase in perintendent of education. “I am achieved the target score on the www.mde.k12.ms.us/ec. Ques- state funds for the program, which pleased our state leaders have ded- Kindergarten Readiness Assess- tions concerning the RFP should brings the total appropriation to $4 icated additional resources to our ment that indicates students are be sent to: [email protected]. Smith to serve as assistant secretary of State of Communications

The Mississippi Link Newswire A native of Louisville, Ky., Smith Brandeis School of Law in 2013. Secretary of State Delbert Hose- earned a bachelor’s degree in Eng- She worked for two years as a man- mann has announced Leah Rupp lish/journalism from Miami Univer- agement-side labor and employment Smith as the agency’s new assistant sity of Ohio. After graduation, Smith attorney at a large regional firm in secretary of State of Communica- reported on state and local politics at Louisville, Ky. tions. The Clarion-Ledger, and later served In 2015-2016, Smith clerked for “Leah’s varied skills and experi- as director of communications for the the Honorable Leslie H. Southwick ence in media, communications and State Institutions of Higher Learning on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the the legal world give her a unique under Commissioner of Higher Edu- Fifth Circuit. perspective in this role which will cation Hank Bounds. Smith lives in Jackson with her undoubtedly be an asset to the public Smith received her Juris Doctor husband, Solon Brown Smith III of Smith and the agency,” Hosemann said. from the University of Louisville Greenville. EDUCATION

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Gray addresses Hinds CC Utica student status of JPS schools named to 2016 HBCU All-Stars Mississippi Link Newswire and a BalloonSAT experience in social media and their relation- in letter to community Always a people person, Huntsville, Ala. ships with community based Hinds CC Utica sophomore Sa- “All these experiences allow organizations, the All-Stars will Dear Parents, Teachers, brevian Davis can now count me to have an advantage over share promising and proven Administrators, Partners and herself among a select group of other students in both communi- practices that support oppor- Supporters of Jackson Public high-achieving people chosen ty colleges and other undergrad- tunities for all young people to Schools: by the nation’s highest office. uates on the university level,” achieve their educational and ca- By now most of you are aware Davis, a Raymond native, Davis said, adding her experi- reer potential. of the Commission on School is among 73 students from the ence at Hinds has opened doors “I am extremely excited for Accreditation’s vote to place the nation’s Historically Black Col- on many levels for her. Sabrevian,” said Mitchell Shears, district on probation. This deci- leges and Universities named a “The best part of my Hinds ex- executive director of Title III sion was primarily based on is- top achiever by the White House perience so far has been meeting (HBCU) and Sponsored Grants sues surrounding three accredita- Initiative on Historically Black new people,” Davis said. “I’ve at the Utica Campus. “She is re- tion standards: Colleges and Universities. always been a people-person, spected on our campus as a star • Graduation requirements As part of the honor, Davis, but I was a bit shy when I came athlete and performs well in her • Safety who is studying biology toward Davis out of high school. I’ve learned academic studies. This will be an • Transportation a pre-dental major, will partici- to open up and accept people opportunity that she will never The District has 60 days to pate in this year’s White House Davis is a member of the easier. The people here, espe- forget, as she will have an op- HBCU Conference Oct. 23-26 Hinds CC Lady Bulldogs bas- cially administration and staff, portunity to network and develop submit a Corrective Action Plan, Gray but the enhancements are already in Washington, D.C. ketball team and of the campus’ have definitely made my experi- relationships with many White underway. More than 60 percent of our Sixty-three HBCUs nation- Science, Technology Engineer- ence as a Bulldog worth it.” House officials and other - stu We are reexamining our rela- schools are rated C or above. wide are represented on this ing and Mathematics Under- HBCU All-Stars serve as am- dents across the country. tionships with the Jackson Police Twelve percent of our schools year’s list, comprised of under- graduate Program Academy. She bassadors of the White House In addition to attending the Department and the Hinds Coun- are A schools, 22 percent of our graduate, graduate and profes- has attended multiple events as- initiative by providing outreach conference, Davis and other All- ty Sheriff’s Office. schools are B schools and 97.5 sional students. All are recog- sociated with STEM careers, and communication with fellow Stars will take part in various Fire extinguishers that were percent of our schools are pass- nized for their accomplishments including conferences in the students on the value of educa- national events and web chats missing have been ordered and ing schools. In 2013, we had 17 in academics, leadership and nation’s capital, a STEM intern- tion and the initiative’s role as a with professionals from a range will be installed as soon as they failing schools. Today, there are civic engagement. ship at Jackson State University networking resource. Through of disciplines. arrive. only two. We have shifted priorities and The pass rate on the Third will order at least 10 new buses Grade Literacy exam improved and equip the entire fleet with from 72 percent to nearly 80 Valley to present Annual B.B. King Day GPS. percent. Three of our elemen- We are in the process of re- tary schools, Casey, Davis IB Mississippi Link Newswire B.B. King Day will feature speak on African-American don Branch, Burgess Gardner, vamping our record keeping pro- and McWillie, had a 100 percent Mississippi Valley State Uni- stimulating forum discussions, Music History,” added Sanders. Sherrill Holley, Joe Jennings, cedures for graduation require- pass rate on this assessment. versity will play host to some performances and showcases. “These are prominent mu- Dr. James Johnson, Dick Grif- ments. Casey Elementary School has of the South’s largest names in “During the discussions, sicians who spent their lives fin, Jimmi Mayes, Willie Silas, My administration and JPS’ been designated a National Blue Blues during its B.B. King Day panelist will expound upon the doing this.” Charlton John- Ray Neal, Jesse Robinson and Board of Trustees understand Ribbon School. celebration Sept. 1. influence of Blues on the- his son, former member of Bobby Reggie Richards. that these are serious issues. We We still have a lot of work to The event is open to the pub- tory of Jazz,” said Alphonso “Blue” Bland’s band, will play The entire event will be are responding as promptly as do but we are working. We owe lic and will take place from 9 Sanders, Ph.D., chair of the Lucille. broadcast live by the Kevin and we can. All of these matters will a huge debt to our teachers espe- a.m. to 3 p.m. in the W.A. Butts Department of Fine Arts and Otis Clay’s gospel hit, “When Sue McCarthy’s Travel Plan- be resolved. cially. Thank you teachers. Social Science Building on the director of the B.B. King Re- the Gates Swing Open,” will be ners Radio Show. Now, what does probation Our community partners, Itta Bena campus. cording Studio. “If you men- performed by Tia Carroll, Ro- B.B. King Day is hosted by mean as a practical matter? citizens and state lawmakers, all The event will wrap up with tion jazz to most people, they chelle Coba, Teeny Tucker and MVSU’s B.B. King Recording There will be no negative im- have a role to play in our success. evening performances at the automatically think of Kenny Vickie Baker. Studio in partnership with the pact on our students, employees Your local state representatives B.B. King Museum in Indiano- G.” There will also be a special B.B. King Museum and Delta or day-to-day operations. Our and senators all need to hear from la beginning at 7 p.m. There will also be a discus- tribute to Melvin Jackson and Interpretive Center. athletic programs will not be im- you about your concerns for the MVSU has the only record- sion about the struggle of own- a showcase by Denise Lasalle. For more information about pacted. Our high school students Mississippi Adequate Education ing studio in the nation bearing ership for African American Other guests will include B.B. King Day at MVSU, con- will continue to receive Carnegie Program (MAEP). Our students the name of the late musician music. “The panelist are Afri- George Shaw, Morris Hubbard, tact Sanders at asanders@ unit credits that count toward need those funds, which are be- B.B. King. can-American voices who will John Birdsong, Bo Berry, Lon- mvsu.edu. graduation. Students who meet ing cut each year. Executing our graduation requirements will be mission would be much easier if awarded a diploma from an ac- our students received the funds credited school district. Our pro- they are owed each year; it’s all bation status will not affect any about them. CCC, tri-county group to offer free ACT workshop student’s ability to enter college. Meanwhile, with the support Our probation status is in no of our parents, teachers, adminis- Mississippi Link Newswire for the ACT. tions for the first time, as well as encourage all those interested to way related to our finances or trators, staff, students, and com- Knowing how the ACT is The workshop will run from a chance to offer tips and sugges- take advantage of this great op- our students’ academic achieve- munity partners, JPS will con- structured and its major content 8:30 a.m. to noon in the lecture tions about re-taking the ACT at portunity,” said Cox. ment. Even though we have been tinue to build stronger schools areas are the first steps to acing room of Whiteside Hall and is no cost to the student,” said Cox. Seating for the workshop is underfunded by nearly $67 mil- while ensuring every scholar, it, and Coahoma Community open to local high school and According to Cox, the work- limited, so reserve your spot lion over the last five years by every day, is ready for life! College is offering students the college students who register. shop will cover all sections of the now by sending an email with the state of Mississippi, we have Sincerely, opportunity to learn this and According to organizer Trina test – including math/problem your full name, school name and increased our fund balance by Cedrick Gray, Ed.D. Superin- more during a free ACT work- Cox, CCC’s coordinator of ca- solving, science, English and grade level to tcox@coahomacc. nearly 50 percent. tendent shop Sept.3. reer services, the workshop is reading comprehension. Those edu or tcwaclarksdale@gmail. Sponsored by CCC’s Divi- designed for students who have in attendance will also receive com. sion of Enrollment and Student never taken the test, as well as practical tips regarding test-tak- For questions or more infor- For information about advertising in Services’ Career Services and those who plan to retake the test ing skills, confidence building, mation, contact Cox at (662) Placement Center, in partnership to increase their score. memory association and tips for 621-4674 or (662) 621-4155, or The Mississippi Link with the Tri-County Workforce “This is a great opportunity to preparing the day before the test. Josephine Rhymes, director of please call: 601-896-0084 Alliance, the workshop is open help students preparing to take “We’re excited to offer this Tri-County Workforce Alliance to students of any age preparing the college entrance examina- service to the community and we at (662) 627-3011.

CCC’s automotive technology, barbering added evening classes

Mississippi Link Newswire “This is a great opportunity, es- Balancing school, home and work pecially for some of our non-tradi- can be a challenge. However, Co- tional students who may work in the ahoma Community College is pro- daytime,” said Clark. viding some relief by offering new Clark said the two programs were evening courses in two of its popular chosen because of their popularity Career and Technical Education pro- among students. Before the addition grams. of the evening classes this semes- Starting this semester, students ter, each program could only accept interested in Automotive Technol- about 40 students per semester. ogy and Barbering now have an ad- “We’ve had immense success with ditional opportunity to advance their both of theses programs … we actu- careers with the introduction of eve- ally have waiting lists of students ning classes. wanting to be admitted,” said Clark. Currently, evening classes in au- “With such a huge demand, adding tomotive technology are offered these evening courses will allow us from 4:20 - 8 p.m. Monday through to enroll an additional 20 students in Thursday while barbering meets each program per semester.” 2 - 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you’re interested in learning Both classes are offered on CCC’s more about the new evening class- main campus. es or other programs available in CCC Dean of Career and Techni- CCC’s Division of Career and Tech- cal Education Anne Shelton-Clark nical education, contact counselors said the new, convenient times gives Tolernisa Butler at (662) 621-4188 more students the opportunity to or Marcia Gatewood at (662) 621- work towards their degree. 4849. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com SEPTEMBER 1 - 7, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Alcorn students’ first class assignment: Register to vote The Mississippi Link Newswire that those before us fought for polls and cast your vote.” to change things, some tend to office who will make great de- The students at Alcorn State us to have,” said Taylor. “Vot- Affordable tuition is a huge feel that voting won’t affect the cisions for the entire country,” University are looking forward ing is one of the cornerstones concern among college stu- issues of this country and their said Rankin. “We can’t put to utilizing the power of their of a democracy, and it is our dents. Angelical Brown, a se- communities. Sam Pruitt, a se- someone in office who’s not vote. responsibility to make sure that nior, mass communications nior from Clarksdale, believes familiar with what the job re- Alcorn’s Student Govern- our voices are heard.” major from Edwards, is a firm that casting your vote gives you quires. If that happened, that ment Association and students Everyone is aware of the believer of students going to power and increases the chanc- would put the entire country in from the Division of Market- prevalence of the digital age. vote for the person they feel es of putting qualified people in harm’s way. We all need to real- ing and Communication have Instagram, Facebook and Twit- would work to make college af- place that would initiate prog- ize what we want done in this teamed up to start the “#iVote: ter are three of the most used fordable for everyone. ress. country, and we should come Do you?” campaign in an ef- social media platforms for “I firmly believe that young “Voting is important because together on Election Day to ex- fort to get students registered to people to voice their opinions adults voting play a major role it allows the people of the press our concerns by voting.” vote in the November presiden- on an array of topics. Kemani in candidates focusing on issues United States to determine who “Take the initiative on Tues- tial election. Fells, a junior from Lorman, that are of primary concern to will lead them,” said Pruitt. “If day, Nov. 8 and vote for the Recently, SGA and the Divi- Alcorn students working on voter understands that using these young individuals like myself,” we don’t vote, we won’t get a presidential candidate you feel sion spent time in the Dr. Clin- registration. resources to encourage fellow said Brown. “One of those is- chance to elect the right people is the right fit to lead this coun- ton Bristow Jr. Dining Facility students and young adults to sues is affordable college tu- for important jobs. If we do try. Polls will be open form 7 getting students prepared to ex- or email to their county elec- vote is pivotal to their futures. ition. We all aspire to graduate vote, our chances of putting the a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting machines ercise their right to vote for the tion office by 7 p.m. on Elec- “I think that voting is one of college with a good quality ed- right person for the job in place will be set up in the Davey candidate they fill is right for tion Day. the most influential things that ucation and without too much are much higher.” L. Whitney HPER Complex. leading this country. The voter Civil rights pioneers spent young adults can do, especially student loan debt caused. How- MarCellus Rankin, a ju- Make your voice heard.” registration deadline is Oct. 8. years fighting for African in this age of social media,” ever, it’s highly unlikely for col- nior from Aurora, Col., agrees To register in person in Mis- Election Day is Nov. 8. Americans to have the right to said Fells. “With so much going lege graduates to be debt free. with Sam’s opinion of elect- sissippi, visit the county elec- Absentee ballots will be vote. Shandria Taylor, a biol- on in our nation, it’s good for College students taking the ini- ing someone who is qualified tion office. available to Mississippi resi- ogy/pre-pharmacy major from people our age to use social me- tiative to vote open the door for for the position of president. For more information on dents Sept. 24 for students who Vicksburg, said that for that dia outlets to voice our opinions presidential candidates to both Rankin expressed his concern Mississippi voter registration are registered in Mississippi, reason alone, we should flood and make a positive change. hear and meet our needs.” when it comes to electing the forms, polling place locations but would like to vote in their the polls and exercise our right And even though the outcome Although there are people model candidate to be the next and more information, visit at county of residence. Ballots to vote. may not be the one you pre- who are adamant about tak- president. www.sos.ms.gov/Elections-Vot- must be returned by mail, fax “I feel that voting is a right ferred, its still good to go to the ing advantage of their chance “We need to vote people into ing/Pages/default.aspx. Jakhia Gray, Jay Stirgus chosen Crump represents JSU as delegate as Miss Freshman, Freshman at Phi Kappa Phi Biennial Convention The Mississippi Link Newswire together more than 300 at- Helen Crump, Ph.D., as- tendees including chapter of- Class president at Alcorn sistant professor of English ficers, board members, -head at Jackson State University, quarters staff and guests from The Mississippi Link Newswire represented the institution’s across the nation. The two-day Jackson native Jakhia Gray chapter of the honor society of event featured a keynote ad- and Vicksburg Jay Stirgus have Phi Kappa Phi – the nation’s dress from Buck Goldstein, been selected to be the leaders of oldest and most selective col- co-author of Engines of In- Alcorn State University’s class of legiate honor society for all novation: The Entrepreneurial 2020. academic disciplines – at the University in the 21st Century, Jakhia and Jay were voted Miss 44th Biennial Convention held and a plenary address from re- Freshman and Freshman Class Jul. 28-30 in Atlanta. nowned leadership specialist President for the 2016-2017 aca- Crump currently serves as Lou Heckler. demic year Aug. 21. The two plan treasurer of the Jackson State Crump Other highlights included to make their first year at Alcorn University chapter and attend- a panel of three provosts dis- one to remember for the freshman ed the convention as the chap- dean of the W.E.B. Du Bois cussing issues impacting class. They both are eager to guide Jay Stirgus Jakhia Gray ter’s voting delegate. Honors College and professor higher education, presentation the freshman class to a higher “Truly, it was a privilege to of Spanish in the Department of the Society’s $100,000 Ex- height at Alcorn and surrounding Throughout his tenure at VHS, university in America that I could serve as the voting delegate of English and Modern For- cellence in Innovation Award, communities. Stirgus volunteered with various go to. With so many of my fam- for the JSU Chapter (Ch. 188) eign Languages.” regional meetings, chapter de- “When I first stepped onto this community organizations. Those ily members being Alcorn alumni, of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Soci- “Dr. Harvey was my dean velopment training and elec- campus, I knew that I found the organizations nourished Stirgus’ I knew that I wanted to continue ety, the highest honor society when I was an undergraduate, tions for the 2016-2018 board right place for me,” said Gray. desire to lead his peers to a higher in the family tradition. There is no at Jackson State, especially she inducted me into PKP, and of directors and regional vice “Alcorn is more than just an in- level. other place I’d rather be. Alcorn is because I was inducted into she recommended me for the presidents. stitution for higher learning, it is With both Gray and Stirgus be- one big family,” said Stirgus. this chapter as an undergradu- chapter offices of secretary Founded in 1897 at the Uni- full of heritage, culture and family ing pillars in their communities, Gray and Stirgus have various ate,” Crump said. and treasurer that I currently versity of Maine, Phi Kappa values. No other HBCU is like Al- they both knew that the desire to ideas to develop the freshman She further delineates the hold. It is a pleasure to be a Phi is the nation’s oldest and corn; there will never be another serve in the Student Government class. significance of being the- del part of such an organization most selective collegiate hon- place like Alcorn.” Association could only be fulfilled “I have many goals to accom- egate. “I represented the first but, even more, of a chapter or society for all academic “It’s such a great feeling know- by running and winning their de- plish as Miss Freshman,” Gray HBCU to become a member with a distinctive history that disciplines. The society has ing that my class trusts me enough sired titles. said. “I want to develop the class of PKP (acknowledged by has meant so much to so many. chapters on more than 300 to elect me as their president,” said The duo also knew they were so that in the next three years, we the new society president), an I am honored to have held such select colleges and universi- Stirgus.” continuing their family’s legacy at will be able to help future fresh- honor made possible by Maria a responsibility,” she said. ties in North America and the Gray’s journey to Miss Fresh- Alcorn. men adjust to college life. Brin- Luisa Alvarez Harvey, retired The convention brought Philippines. man started while she was a stu- “Both my mother and aunts ing the class closer, as a family, is dent at Murrah High School. Dur- are Alcorn alumni, and I wanted something that I would love to see. ing her time as a student there, she to follow in their footsteps. With We will also be working on vari- competed in pageants. In 2016, such a deeply rooted heritage, I ous fun projects and communities she was crowned as Miss Jabber- knew that Alcorn was the place for service jobs.” wock. After winning this title, she me. I also knew that if I wanted to “My major plans are to bring the was determined to serve as Miss follow in my mother’s and aunts’ freshman class together and host Freshman for the Alcorn class of footsteps, I had to do something fun, charitable events with all of 2020. that would leave a legacy here at the proceeds going to local chari- Jay’s journey began his senior Alcorn,” said Gray. ties,” Stirgus said. “I will make year at Vicksburg High School. In “I chose Alcorn because I’ve this year memorable by hosting the Spring 2016, Stirgus was elect- been around the university my various events that will exhibit ed Mr. Vicksburg High School. whole life. I felt that this is the best positive energy on the campus.” JSU students to assist flood areas in Crosby

The Mississippi Link Newswire Gaines said, “This effort will ana that have been flooded, too,” A student-led effort is urg- help bring comfort to a number Gaines said. ing the Jackson State University of area residents and show our Other drop-off sites include community to donate supplies compassion to the state. We’re the Downtown location at 101 to waterlogged areas in Crosby asking for donations such as toi- Capitol St., Jackson Medical after severe flooding paralyzed letries and bottled water for vic- Mall, the Madison campus and southwestern parts of Missis- tims.” the Mississippi e-Center@JSU. sippi. In general, items being collect- Monetary donations also are According to reports, dam- ed on the first floor of the main being arranged in addition to age in the affected area repre- drop-off site at the JSU Student supplies, which may be dropped sented by state legislator Angela Center include water, cleaning off indefinitely from 8 a.m. to 5 Cockerham, a JSU alum, wasn’t supplies, paper products, school p.m. Monday-Friday. enough to meet the criteria for supplies and wipes. For more information, con- funds through federal declaration “JSU has a lot of students from tact JSU’s Center for Student of disaster. that affected area of Mississippi, Engagement and Leadership at SGA Vice President Isaac not to mention areas of Louisi- (601) 979-1179. 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK SEPTEMBER 1 - 7, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins in your celebration, you keep Religion Editor Male chorus sounds God first in whatever form of The last of- merriment that you choose. ficial holiday of As written in 1 Thessalonians the summer is 1:3 – “Remembering before here. The grills our God and Father your work are prepped and of faith and labor of love and like ‘thunder’ the fellowship is steadfastness of hope in our underway. Lord Jesus Christ;” your work Special to The Mississippi Link Yes, it’s Labor Day and is or should be a labor of love, Often referred to as I’m sure that most people are but the work that I’m making “The Voices of Thunder” excited about having an ad- reference to is your work in by their pastor, the Rev. ditional day off work and the God’s name. Keith Rouser, The Ridley opportunity to spend more God gives each of us the Hill Baptist Church Male time with family. ability to do wonderful things Chorus recently celebrat- You know the title of the each and every day and be- ed its 26th year anniver- holiday sounds kind out of cause of that we should all sary. The group chose as place – Labor Day. How funny honor Him in all things, in- its theme “Let Your Light that sounds, when it is actu- cluding our picnics, parades, Shine,” citing John 1:9 as ally a day of relaxation. Many gatherings of all kinds and/ the related scripture. consider it to be their last op- or even chosen destination of The male chorus presi- portunity to relax because travel. dent, Kenneth Barnes, ex- summer is ending and fall is Whatever your preference is pressed in his appreciation fast approaching. for the day or weekend of en- remarks the importance of Few really know that Labor joyment, share your joy with letting your light shine in Day was actually established others as often as you can and the world. because of the initiation of let The Mississippi Link be Rouser served as mas- Labor Unions and their fight one of the vehicles of commu- ter of ceremony as well as to have better working condi- nication that you use to con- sang with the choir. Sever- tions for themselves and chil- vey your labor of love. al other choirs were pres- dren. As always, we ask that ent to sing including Ferns The Barnes Brothers, who were some of the original members of the group, include (from left) Deacon Keith The movement caught on you let us help you to com- Chapel Male Chorus and Barnes, Trustee Kenneth Barnes, president; the Rev. Holiness Barnes, Jr., pastor of Norman Chapel Baptist and in 1882, the first Labor municate the good news of The Gospel Carrier. Church; and Deacon LePoleon Barnes. Day parade was held in New our Lord. Isaiah 52:7a reads, York City to pay tribute to the “What a beautiful sight it is to hard working laborers of the see messengers coming with time. good news!” The King James A few years later, picnics Version of Isaiah 52:7b reads, became a part of the celebra- “Your God reigns.” His pres- tion and then fireworks. Now, ence is everywhere and so it is a traditional holiday that should the news of His love many of us cannot imagine for all of His children. enjoying because it is that last To share your news, con- holiday that we look forward tact Daphne M. Higgins at to before the close of the sum- [email protected], mer. fax (601) 896-0091 or mail As readers of The Mississip- your information to The Mis- pi Link Newspaper, you know sissippi Link, 2659 Livingston Ridley Hill Baptist Church Male Choir and their pastor, the Rev. Keith Rouser (front row, third from right). that I am going to request that Road, Jackson, MS 39213. Baptist Student REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS Union welcomed to Holy City Church Interna- held at various churches in Jackson, will host its Weekly tional Empowerment Min- Greenville from 7 – 8 a.m.; Prayer Call Sept. 7, at 6:30 Belhaven University istries, Inc., 251 Kearney The Natchez Children’s a.m. The Rev. Jennifer Bi- Park Road, Flora, will host Home, 806 North Union St., ard, the church’s pastor, Special to The Mississippi Link Belhaven University, a four-year coeducational Christian its annual Bishop’s Dinner on Natchez from 11:30 a.m. – will share a brief but power- liberal arts college with its main campus located in Jackson, re- Sept. 2 at Cavett Temple, 220 12:30 p.m.; and Union Sta- ful word from God. To par- cently welcomed its new students for the fall semester and has introduced a new organization that it believes will enhance the Dixon Road. At 11 a.m. Sept. tion, 1901 Front St., Merid- ticipate, call (530) 881-1212 university’s commitment to fostering Christian growth for stu- 4, the church will present the ian from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. On and enter 713-540-744 when dents. The Baptist Student Union has been launched to serve the university’s 1,200 residential students. “Celebrating Our Children Sept. 8, events will be held at prompted. For more infor- With one-third of the Belhaven’s traditional student body coming from Baptist churches, vice president of Student Life Campaign.” Appreciation Penny Lane’s Java Café, 114 mation, call (601) 948-1874 Scott Little noted that BSU would be a strong fit with the uni- services honoring Bishop E. Commerce St., Aberdeen, or visit www.jacksonrevival- versity’s thriving Christian community. “BSU strives to pro- vide a balanced program of Christian growth and ministry op- Stanley Cavett and First Lady from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. and Pil- center.org. portunities for all collegians, and they will enhance the fiber of Stephanie Cavett are set for grim Rest Baptist Church, our student life experience. We look forward to BSU becoming an integral part of campus life at Belhaven.” 2 p.m. Sept. 18. The speaker 1002 Grand Ave., Greenville, True Light Missionary Bap- The Rev. Seth Starkey, Belhaven’s Reformed University Fellowship minister, joins in enthusiastically welcoming BSU, is Bishop Johnny E. Gibson from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. For tist Church, 224 E. Bell St., saying, “We are excited that BSU is coming alongside Re- of Vicksburg. For more infor- more information call Mis- Jackson, will host its Week- formed University Fellowship and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes with the shared desire to minister to the Belhaven mation call (601) 879-3999. sion Mississippi at (601) 353- ly Prayer Call on Sept. 7, family. We believe this adds yet another opportunity for stu- 6477 or visit https://mission- at 6 a.m. The Rev. Marcus dents to know, love, serve and share Christ together.” The Baptist Student Union is found on 24 community col- Mission Mississippi, 840 mississippiorg.wordpress. Cheeks, the church’s pas- lege and university campuses across Mississippi. Each BSU is E. River Place, Suite 506, com/whatwedo/calendar-2/. tor, will lead the prayer call, student-led and offers programs that are coordinated by semi- nary-trained directors. Jackson, will host prayer Rev. Neddie Winters is the known as the Light Line. To Lloyd Lunceford, director of Collegiate Ministry for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board added, “Belhaven BSU breakfasts and gatherings president. participate, call (218) 486- will be a fellowship of Christian students that offers on-cam- across the state throughout 1348 and enter 22435578#. pus Bible study and worship, in addition to local, national and global missions opportunities throughout the year. Belhaven the month of September. Jackson Revival Center, For more information call BSU will be connected with dozens of BSU groups and thou- On Sept. 6, events will be 519 W. Silas Brown St., (601) 355-7364. sands of college students throughout the state of Mississippi through annual statewide ministry meetings.” GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com SEPTEMBER 1 - 7, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 PRESERVED Living for Jesus Becoming a fruit inspector is worthwhile By Pastor Simeon R. Green III By Shewanda Riley inspectors. perhaps need grace the most are violent campaign rallies, bul- a candlestick to be seen. Jesus Columnist Special to The Mississippi Link Think about the fruit of the treated with cruel disdain and lying behavior and racist lan- is the one for whom we must Considering seeds planted in the last eight bigoted judgement. It seems the guage makes me wonder if Salvation work. We find these words in the current cha- years: President Barack Obama words of 1 Corinthians 5:18-19 these shocking behaviors bring does not come Ephesian 2:10, “For we are His otic political is currently enjoying his high- have been forgotten: “All this brought up are really a “liberal because we are workmanship, created in Christ environment, est approval ratings in over is from God, who reconciled us media plot” or merely an exam- a nice person or Jesus unto good works, which how do those three years and an increasingly to himself through Christ and ple of harvesting bad fruit. we are someone God hath before ordained that of us who are stronger U.S. economy. gave us the ministry of recon- Christians should not vote special or we do we should walk in them.” Christians de- In contrast, some argue that ciliation: that God was recon- based on an outward display of good things and God’s purpose for us is to cide who to vote for? It’s not as the recent chaos in the Repub- ciling the world to himself in religiosity or promises of a re- we deserve to be saved. No, sal- produce good works and glo- simple as voting for the candi- lican party is a result of its Christ, not counting men’s sins newal of moral values. Instead, vation comes only one way and rify Him. This is our reason for date who wraps themselves in eight-year strategy of negative against them. And he has com- we should vote for those who that is because God is merciful. living. In Titus 2:14 we read, scriptures and shows up at the rhetoric and obstruction. Re- mitted to us the message of rec- pass the “fruit inspection.” We read in Titus 3:5 that we “Who gave Himself for us, that most churches. One way is to publicans are now faced with a onciliation….” Before we vote, we should are not saved by works; nev- He might redeem us from all look back at the truth of Mat- very popular leading presiden- The growing public back- ask which candidates best ex- ertheless, works are a very es- iniquity, and purify unto Him- thew 7:17-20 which says, “You tial candidate who gleefully ad- lash against the negativity of emplify the words of Galatians sential part of the Christian life. self a peculiar people, zealous will know them by their fruits vocates racial division and vio- the current Republican presi- 5:22: “But the fruit of the Spirit God had mercy in that He let of good works.” God’s people … Even so, every good tree lence. The truly sad part is that dential campaign indicates that is love, joy, peace, longsuf- us live long enough to receive are the kindest and most gen- bears good fruit, but a bad tree many of the various Republican the fruit of this behavior is in- fering, gentleness, goodness, His forgiveness and salvation. erous people on this earth. We bears bad fruit. A good tree can- candidates, including Trump, creased negativity and not the faith, meekness, temperance.” He saw that someday He would treat people with all the love not bear bad fruit, nor can a bad proudly confess to be Christian. anticipated unified party/coun- Then we should pray. have an opportunity to use us and kindness that God gives us. tree bear good fruit. Every tree It saddens me that Christian- try. In fact, some members of Shewanda Riley is the author for something worthwhile. Liv- My friends, we can wear the that does not bear good fruit is ity has been hijacked and as a the Republican party have even of the Essence best-seller “Love ing for Jesus is worthwhile. It right clothes and do all the right cut down and thrown into the result, is perceived as a religion declared that they do not plan Hangover: Moving from Pain is the only thing worthwhile in things; however, if we do not fire. Therefore by their fruits that ridicules and not recon- to support the current front run- to Purpose after a Relationship life because it is the only re- have Christ on the inside, it is you will know them.” In other ciles. Instead of showing love ner. ends.” She may be reached at ward that we are going to take all vanity, it is of no value. words, we must become fruit and compassion, those who The most recent reports of [email protected]. with us. The Bible teaches that God We can struggle, labor and sees all things, and He takes fight all our lives for earthly note of them. In Psalm 44:21 things, but someday somebody we read these words, “Shall else will own them. We will not God search this out? For never have anything to say in He knoweth the secrets of the The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard the matter because we are go- heart.” God knows everything ing to leave all those things we do, and He knows why we behind. We can labor for one do it. There is no place to hide thing that will always stay with from God. Because of that, no Gospel Charts for the week of September 1 us and that is what we do for matter what work we do, God Jesus. takes note of it. God records the work we do My Christian friends, some- for Him in His book. He takes one somewhere needs us. It SONGS ARTISTS ALBUM note of each deed. Ephesians may be our neighbor or some- 2:10 tells us that we are His one with whom we work. We 1. Put A Praise On It Tasha Cobbs Featuring Kierra Sheard workmanship. He made us to will meet people that no one 2. Made A Way Travis Greene produce good works, to pros- else will have an opportunity to per and advance His kingdom. talk to about salvation. We may 3. You’re Bigger Jekalyn Carr Many of us think that we can not have a chance to speak to 4. Better Hezekiah Walker do good deeds and help other them, but sometimes just our people and that will get us into presence will witness to them. 5. Wanna Be Happy? Kirk Franklin heaven. God wants us to shine our lights 6. Spirit Break Out William McDowell Featuring Trinity Anderson The Bible lets us know there and be what He would have us were not any good works be- to be. We have been called for 7. It’s Alright, It’s Ok Shirley Caesar Featuring Anthony Hamilton fore Jesus’ arrival. It does not that purpose. 8. You Jermaine Dolly matter how good we think we First Timothy 6:18 states, are, unless Jesus is in our lives, “That they do good, that they 9. 123 Victory Kirk Franklin all the works we do are in vain. be rich in good works, ready 10. I Need You Donnie McClurkin We are of no value, no benefit to distribute, willing to com- except for our own glory and municate.” God wants us to be recognition. Until Jesus moves so rich in good works that other To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song in, there is not any good works. people cannot help but see. Without Jesus, no heaven! God The world is looking on, and is love, and unless He is in us, they are amazed when they see our good works are worthless young people living for God. Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master and vain. Without God, works The young people do it because will not do us one bit of good. they have a desire to share the When Jesus moves in, then love of Christ with others. Jesus we have the opportunity to pro- is in them, they want to serve duce good works that will ben- God and sing to His glory. efit other people. The reason Rev. Simeon R. Green III is we live is to shine our light in pastor of Joynes Road Church the darkness of this old world of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- so that precious souls might be ton VA 23669. He is married to drawn to Him. If we hide this Velma L. Green. He is a mem- 1750 light, it is of no value. It is like ber of the National Association SUNDAY salt that has lost its saltiness, or of Evangelism Church of God, its savor; it is worthless. All we Anderson, Ind. 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TO BE EQUAL Ninety million consumers save Hillary Clinton $2.2B each year digit interest stands on shoulders By Charlene Crowell That colleague’s name is Rob- concentration of payday stores “When payday loans are not NNPA News Wire Columnist in Howarth, and she’s a senior than their white counterparts. available, a substantial portion of Shirley Chisholm News – we researcher with the Center for On the positive side, other of former payday borrowers By Marc H. Morial read it, talk about Responsible Lending. She and states now benefitting from in the range of 20-35 percent NNPA Columnist it, even complain another colleague, Delvin Da- consumer-friendly payday loan would immediately have access about it from vis, also a senior researcher are reforms are Arizona, Arkansas, to either savings or mainstream “Women in time to time. But co-authors of the policy brief, Connecticut, Georgia, Mary- credit as an alternative source this country if you look close “Shark-Free Waters: States land, Massachusetts, Montana, of liquidity without applying must become enough, the good are Better Off without Payday New Jersey, New York, North for any new credit,” states the revolutionaries. news can still be found – like Lending.” Working together, the Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ver- report. “There is also evidence We must refuse Olympic gold medalists of all two of them found that consum- mont and West Virginia. Among that former payday borrow- to accept the colors winning in Rio, or a se- ers in payday-free states have these states, 12 also limit in- ers may be able to access new old, the tradi- ries of voter suppression laws found multiple ways to manage terest rates for car-title loans, mainstream credit, perhaps tional roles and stereotypes… ruled unconstitutional in several temporary cash shortfalls and at thereby further boosting con- because of improved financial We must replace the old, nega- states. a fraction of the cost of payday sumer savings even further each conditions combined with an tive thoughts about our femi- And there’s even more good loans. Their conclusions were year. increased willingness to search ninity with positive thoughts news on the financial front. informed by a series of academ- For example, in New York, for new forms of credit after a and positive action affirming it, New research finds that 90 mil- ic studies, surveys and focus the most populous state of the 14 payday ban.” and more. But we must also re- Marc Morial said that the most lion consumers are saving $2.2 group results. with rate caps, consumers save a “We can only imagine that member that we will be break- historically significant forerun- billion each year. These savings Contrary to the claims of in- total of $789,995, 328 in com- these significant savings to ing with tradition, and so we ner to Hillary Clinton was Shirley didn’t come from pay raises or dustry supporters, consumers bined fees for payday and car consumers bring about greater must prepare ourselves educa- Chisholm, the Brooklyn-born bonuses, or new jobs. Instead, are satisfied with the respec- title loans. Lower, but substan- financial stability and are the tionally, economically and psy- trailblazer who was also the na- these financial gains came when tive state bans. In North Caro- tial savings were also found in measurable basis for consumer chologically in order that we tion’s first African-American a pernicious form predatory lina, nine out of 10 low and Pennsylvania ($489,497,834), satisfaction,” added Howarth. will be able to accept and bear Congresswoman. U.S. LIBRARY OF lending became illegal. moderate-income consumers North Carolina ($457,729,960) ”Over the years, CRL’s pay- with the sanctions that society CONGRESS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Let’s call these locales “shark- expressed that payday lending and New Jersey ($346,587,204). day research has focused on the will immediately impose upon free” states where interest rates was not in their best interest. By contrast, where payday ills of these predatory loans,” us.” – Shirley Chisholm they’re rapping and snapping, on small-dollar payday loans “They’re there basically to rob loans remain legal, borrowers said Davis. “This policy brief The nation has marked the I’m mapping.” are legally limited to no more people that need money,” noted pay fees of over $4.1 billion points out the benefits consum- historic occasion of the first She competed in 14 states, than 36 percent. Instead of liv- one North Carolina consumer. annually, with the average cus- ers gained by limiting interest woman in American history to winning 28 delegates to the con- ing on financial tightropes from According to another focus tomer taking out 10 loans a year. rates – whether by voter referen- win the presidential nomination vention. As a symbolic gesture, one payday to the next, these group participant from Arkan- The repeat borrowing cycle cre- dum or state legislation. Money for a major political party. candidate Hubert Humphrey consumers are paying off bills sas, “I found that I really could ates a debt trap for consumers stayed in their pockets, instead While Hillary Clinton has released his 83 black delegates and even saving some money do better without them (payday that is easy to access, but ex- of paying high-cost fees.” come further than any woman to cast their votes for Chisholm. on a regular basis. loans). . . . I have actually paid tremely difficult to retire. To borrow a line from a Sam- presidential candidate, she is With the votes of several other Call me old-fashioned, but off debts by a little at a time.” Imagine what could happen if uel Jackson Capitol One com- not the first. Victoria Wood- delegates at that contentious when bills are paid and I’ve still As shared in earlier columns, all communities and states be- mercial, “What’s in your wal- hull ran as the candidate for convention, Chisholm finished got money to call my own, I feel consumers of color are especial- came financially free of fees that let?” the Equal Rights Party in 1872. fourth in a field of 13, with 152 like things are going OK. I’m ly hard hit by payday lending’s bite your finances just as hard as Charlene Crowell is the com- Margaret Chase Smith chal- delegates. betting others do too. As one debt trap. Earlier studies have a shark could in the ocean. The munications deputy director lenged Barry Goldwater for It is hard to imagine, in this of my colleagues recently re- shown that in states allowing financial bleeding would stop with the Center for Responsible the Republican nomination in era of sharp division in politics, marked, “When $2.2 billion of payday lending, such as Florida and you’d likely gain real choic- Lending. She can be reached at 1964. More recently, Pat Schro- the remarkable moment during fees go away, who wouldn’t feel and California, black and Latino es for things that have seemed Charlene.crowell@responsi- eder in 1988 and Carol Mose- that campaign when she visited better?” neighborhoods have twice the like distant dreams. blelending.org. ley Braun in 2004 vied for the her segregationist rival, Ala- Democratic nomination. bama Gov. George Wallace, in But the most historically sig- his hospital room after he was nificant forerunner to Hillary shot and wounded. “What are Clinton was Shirley Chisholm, your people going to say?” he the Brooklyn-born trailblazer asked her. “I know what they Hey Donald, when was America great? who was also the nation’s first are going to say,” she said. “But African-American Congress- I wouldn’t want what happened By Julianne Malveaux all of these athletes are chas- people as collateral to lend and II contributors, as people who NNPA News Wire Columnist woman. to you to happen to anyone.” ing greatness and perfection. spend for economic expansion. made America great. Yeah? The daughter of working- She recalled that her words Our Ameri- Indeed, their obstacles may be The North and South were al- These folks had to elbow their class immigrants from the moved him to tears. can exception- a metaphor for the challenges ways connected, even in war, way into our nation’s service, Caribbean, Chisholm became Chisholm retired from Con- alism allows that we all face in life. Some with economics often trumping fighting for the right to fight, interested in politics while serv- gress in 1982 and remained us to shimmer, will be subsidized, some will ideology. The Cornell Univer- struggling for the right to con- ing as the director of a child day an outspoken activist for civil too fully in our scrap, and sometimes the cream sity historian Edward Baptiste, tribute. Is this what you call care center and an educational rights until her death in 2005. greatness. We rises to the top, regardless of in his book, “The Half Has greatness, Donald Trump? Are consultant for the New York It would be difficult to over- are the biggest barriers. Never Been Told: Slavery and we all supposed to put blinders City Division of Day Care. She estimate the impact and influ- and the baddest. We are the Even as Olympians strut- the Making of U.S. Capital- on to the cracks in our collective served three years as a New ence of Chisholm’s Congres- best armed and the most influ- ted their excellence, enforc- ism,” connects the dots between national armor? York State assemblywoman sional service and presidential ential. We win the most Olym- ing the notion that America is southern oppression and north- Thus, it is exciting that Presi- before running for Congress candidacy. pic medals, and we have the “great,” at least in our medal ern complicity. The era that Mr. dent Obama signed an executive in 1968 with the slogan: “Un- While Congress remains dis- most nuclear weapons. We are dominance, Republican candi- Trump touts includes legislation order to stop the rampant use bought and Unbossed.” proportionately white and male, so great that we wave our flags date Donald Trump’s campaign to penalize those who dare edu- of a distorted statement called “My greatest political as- one-in-five members of the cur- and shout out, “U.S.A.! U.S.A.! slogan is “Make America Great cate enslaved people in the early the “Pledge of Allegiance.” He set, which professional politi- rent House and Senate are a ra- U.S.A.!” In some ways, it is Again.” The use of the word nineteenth century, and the op- wrote that federal office and cians fear, is my mouth, out of cial or ethnic minority, making an imperialist chant, a chant of “again” suggests that we were pression of Black Codes in the contractors should not force em- which come all kinds of things the 114th Congress the most dominance, a chant that ignores great, once upon a time, and post-Reconstruction era. Mr. ployees to swear to “One Nation one shouldn’t always discuss diverse in history. the fact that we chant because that we have to regain some- Trump wants to make America under God,” and that’s a good for reasons of political expedi- The nation’s first African- we have the luxury, as a nation, thing that we lost. When were great again? For whom? thing. One nation? With a black ency,” Chisholm said. American president is winding of an uneven playing field, es- we “great?” What have we lost? Whenever anyone does that unemployment rate twice that of Chisholm hired only women up his second term, and a wom- pecially in terms of resources. What does it take to make us throwback stuff, “we used to be the white unemployment rate? for her staff, half of whom were an – a former senator and Sec- I’m not jumping up and down great again? great,” I have to wonder what he How do I pledge allegiance to African Americans. “Of my retary of State – has just won and flag waving. Republican Presidential or she is nostalgic for. Do they a flag “and to the Republic for two handicaps, being female the Democratic nomination for It took the Simones (Biles nominee Donald Trump said wish they were in the land of which it stands.” put many more obstacles in president. and Manuel) to win gold med- he views the 1980s as the time cotton? Are they hankering for President Obama tickled me, my path than being black,” she In her acclaimed speech on als for me to celebrate the when things were good for the segregationist signs? Or are they for the first time during his said. the Equal Rights Amendment Olympics. It took just a flip of nation, though he also hear- simply pining for the days when, presidency, by reminding us of She announced her candidacy in 1970, Chisholm said, “The the switch, a flick of the kalei- kened back to the late 1700s and though it was unstated, white the flaws in the Pledge of Al- for president at a Baptist church Constitution they wrote was doscope, for me to see it dif- early 1800s. was right and everybody else legiance. How do we transcend in Brooklyn. In an article about designed to protect the rights of ferently. While there is a great “The industrial revolution had to step. This manifested by the flaws when Trump’s “great her candidacy, the Associated white, male citizens. As there difference between the athlete was certainly – in terms of eco- the assumption of deference, the again” message suggests “slave Press wrote, “Ironically, her were no black founding fathers, who comes from a highly-sub- nomically – that was when we assumption that African Ameri- again” to me? major headache seems to come there were no founding mothers sidized Russian or Chinese en- started to grow,” Trump said. “I cans would step aside and allow Julianne Malveaux is an au- from black politicians.” – a great pity, on both counts. It vironment and one who comes liked the Ronald Reagan years. I a white person behind them in thor and economist. Her latest “They think that I am try- is not too late to complete the from an urban area combining thought the country had a won- line to step ahead or shrugging book “Are We Better Off? Race, ing to take power away from work they left undone. Today, grit and corporate sponsorship, derful, strong image.” off microagressions because Obama and Public Policy” is them,” she said. “The black here, we should start to do so.” as in the United States, or those The basis of the Industrial they “aren’t that deep.” available via amazon.com. For man must step forward. But Marc Morial is the president who either make it on their own Revolution was a credit system Many have touted our “Great- booking inquires visit juliane- that doesn’t mean the black and CEO of the National Urban or cobble together possibilities, that relied on using enslaved est Generation,” the World War malveaux.com woman must step back. While League. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com

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By Matthew Daly The senators said Mylan’s and parents has been calling for A generic competitor was Associated Press near monopoly on the epineph- hearings and investigations of expected in 2015 but has been WASHINGTON – In a sign rine auto-injector market has al- EpiPen pricing, along with ac- delayed. of growing concern in Con- lowed it to increase prices well tion by the Food and Drug Ad- On Monday, leaders of the gress, 20 Democratic senators beyond increases in manufac- ministration to speed approvals House Oversight and Govern- are demanding answers about turing costs. of rival products. ment Reform Committee wrote steep price hikes for the life- Mylan has not reduced the There’s currently little com- to Bresch, requesting informa- saving EpiPen injector device. $608 list price for a pair of petition for EpiPen. Rival Ad- tion about Mylan’s revenues The senators said in a let- EpiPen auto injectors or ex- renaclick carries a list price from EpiPens since 2007, man- ter Tuesday that price hikes of plained why it boosted prices of $461, and there’s a generic ufacturing costs and how much more than 500 percent have by 500 percent since 2007. version, but doctors typically Mylan receives from federal jeopardized access to emergen- EpiPens are used in emer- prescribe EpiPen, originally health care programs. cy allergy shots for many Amer- gencies to stop potentially fa- launched in 1987, because it’s Leaders of the House Energy icans. The letter was addressed tal allergic reactions to insect so well-known. and Commerce Committee sent to Heather Bresch, CEO of the bites and stings and foods like Last week, Mylan offered a letter to FDA Commissioner pharmaceutical company that nuts and eggs. People usually more financial aid to patients Dr. Robert Califf about the lack makes the devices, Mylan N.V. keep multiple EpiPens handy at getting EpiPens, including cou- of competition for auto-injec- Bresch is the daughter of Sen. In this July 8, file photo, a pharmacist holds a package of EpiPens epineph- home, school or work, but the pon cards covering up to $300 tion devices. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. Man- rine auto-injector, a Mylan product, in Sacramento, Calif. Mylan said it will syringes, prefilled with the hor- off patient copayments, triple “EpiPens are a critical and of- chin did not sign the letter. make available a generic version of its EpiPen, as criticism mounts over mone epinephrine, expire after the $100 discounts previously ten only option for saving kids Mylan has responded to the the price of its injectable medicine. AP PHOTO/RICH PEDRONCELLI, FILE a year. offered. Coupon cards are a from the brink of death during public outcry over the price The price hike, which hit just standard pharmaceutical in- severe allergic reactions. And hikes by expanding programs device still costs $300, three ing expired EpiPens – or carry as parents and students were dustry strategy, one that leaves the soaring costs that patients to make EpiPens more afford- times more than the branded no EpiPens at all,” Warren and preparing for a new school year, employers and taxpayers still are now facing for Epi-Pen Au- able and promising a cheaper, EpiPen did in 2007. other senators said in an eight- has led to an election-year up- footing at least two-thirds of a to-Injectors is cause for alarm,” generic version. But Massachu- “Some Americans who are page letter. The lawmakers roar amid widespread concerns big bill – and everyone facing said Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., setts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and unable to afford this cost in- asked Mylan to answer detailed about high drug prices. A chorus eventual higher insurance pre- the panel’s chairman. other senators said the generic crease have resorted to carry- questions by Sept. 12. of politicians, consumer groups miums. 30 ways to add fruits and Lack of sleep can lead vegetables to the foods you enjoy to false confessions Healthy eating is not just about what you eat, but also how you eat

TriceEdneyWire.com principal investigator for the Fruits and vegetables pro- DHPE’s National Implemen- vide vitamins, minerals, and tation and Dissemination for fiber that our bodies need to Chronic Disease Prevention stay healthy. Eating more fruits Initiative, which is funded by and vegetables adds nutrients Centers for Disease Control to diets, and reduces the risk and Prevention (CDC) Division for chronic diseases such as of Community Health. heart disease, stroke, and some To prevent chronic disease cancers. Treating people with and encourage healthy lifestyle chronic diseases accounts choices, the CDC funded a na- for 86 percent of our nation’s tional partnership in 2014 of By Andy Henion the participant had pressed the es- healthcare costs. leading organizations working TriceEdneyWire.com cape key. Participants were asked Most people don’t eat the to improve the public’s health Sleep-deprived people are to sign the statement, check a box recommended servings of fruit at the community level. much more likely to sign false confirming its accuracy, and sign and vegetables each day but Five national organizations, confessions than rested individu- their name. eating fruits and vegetables is the American Heart Associa- als, according to a new study that The results were striking: 50 a sound investment in long- tion/American Stroke Associa- has important implications for percent of sleep-deprived partici- term health, and can be a very tion, American Planning Asso- police interrogation practices. pants signed the false confession, inexpensive part of a healthy ciation, DHPE, National WIC The odds of signing a false con- while only 18 percent of rested lifestyle. Association and the Society for fession are 4.5 times higher for participants signed it. Fruits and vegetables provide Public Health Education, are people who have been awake for Further, sleep deprivation had the unrivaled combination of implementing this three-year 24 hours than for those who had a significant effect on participants great taste, nutrition, abundant program in 97 communities slept eight hours the night before. who scored lower on the Cogni- variety and multiple product across the country in 37 states “This is the first direct evidence tive Reflection Test, which is re- forms. Most people don’t eat with $28 million in funding that sleep deprivation increases lated to intelligence. Those par- the recommended servings of provided by the CDC. the likelihood that a person will ticipants were much more likely fruit and vegetables each day, “It’s about empowering peo- falsely confess to wrongdoing to sign the false confession. but eating fruits and vegetables ple and communities. We want that never occurred,” says Kim- To protect against the harm- is a sound investment in long- to help communities, families berly M. Fenn, associate profes- ful effects of false confessions, term health, and can be a very and individuals overcome the sor of psychology at Michigan the researchers recommend in- inexpensive part of a healthy barriers to good health.” said State University. “It’s a crucial terrogations be videotaped, giv- lifestyle. Adding more to our Cheryl, Welbeck, MBA, DHPE first step toward understanding ing judges, attorneys, and jurors diet is easy when we remember project director. “It’s about the role of sleep deprivation in added insight into a suspect’s to add fruits and vegetables to making healthy living easier false confessions and, in turn, psychological state. the foods we already eat. Join where people live, learn, work, raises complex questions about Suspects also can be given a the millions of people commit- and play.” the use of sleep deprivation in quick and easy test to determine ted to a healthier lifestyle dur- Learn more about the Na- the interrogation of innocent and sleepiness prior to an interroga- ing September which has been ing more fruits and vegetables ness, have more energy and tional Implementation and Dis- guilty suspects.” tion. Participants in the current proclaimed Fruits and Vegeta- and getting more physical ac- lead active, enjoyable lives,” semination Project and its 97 False confessions in the United study that is published in the Pro- bles More Matters® Month by tivity helps everyone feel their states Dr.Steve Owens, associ- funded communities to improve States are thought to account for ceedings of the National Acad- the Produce for Better Health best. Studies show that people ate executive director, Direc- community health at http:// 15 percent-25 percent of wrong- emy of Sciences, were given Foundation. who develop healthy food hab- tors of Health Promotion and dhpe.site-ym.com/mpage/Part- ful convictions. And past research the publicly available Stanford ”Every stop taken toward eat- its are more likely to avoid ill- Education (DHPE) who is the nering4Health. has indicated that the interroga- Sleepiness Scale; those who indi- tion of unrested, possibly sleep- cated a higher level of sleepiness deprived suspects is common- were significantly more likely to place. sign the false confession. Egypt parliament toughens penalties for female circumcision For the study, 88 participants “A false admission of wrong- completed various computer ac- doing can have disastrous conse- Associated Press some form of the forced proce- to a felony, which incurs tougher girls and women in 30 countries tivities and a cognitive test during quences in a legal system already CAIRO – Egypt’s parliament dure. Like most sex-related top- sentences and punishments. have undergone the procedure, several laboratory sessions over fraught with miscarriages of jus- on Wednesday toughened pen- ics, social taboos have prevented Suad Abu-Dayyeh, the Middle with half of them in Egypt, Ethi- a weeklong period. Participants tice,” the authors write. “We are alties for female genital mutila- it from being discussed publicly, East and North Africa consultant opia and Indonesia. In all the 30 were given several warnings not hopeful that our study is the first tion, adopting amendments that especially in rural Egypt. for Equality Now, said the group countries, UNICEF says the ma- to hit the “escape” key because of many to uncover the sleep- punish perpetrators with up to 15 Wednesday’s vote came four congratulates Egyptian lawmak- jority of girls are circumcised be- “this could cause the computer to related factors that influence years in prison if a child dies and days after Cabinet sent the pro- ers on passing the amendments. fore reaching their fifth birthday. lose valuable data.” Participants processes related to false confes- up to seven years for performing posed amendments to parlia- “This is a legal precedence in In Yemen, 85 percent of girls were monitored during the tasks. sion.” the procedure. ment. The state MENA news Egypt, which will establish it as Genital mutilation involves re- On the final day of the experi- Researchers from the New The centuries-old practice, agency quoted lawmaker Ahmed a model for African countries moving all or part of the clitoris ment, half of the participants slept School for Social Research, Cali- misguidedly believed to control el-Sherif as saying the penalties to follow the same path,” she and the labia minora. It is prac- for eight hours while the other fornia State University, and the women’s sexuality, was crimi- are meant to act as “deterrence.” added. Equality Now is an inter- ticed among both Muslims and half stayed awake overnight. The University of California, Irvine, nalized in Egypt in 2008. But it The adopted amendments re- national organization promoting Christians, and social pressures next morning before leaving the are coauthors of the study. remains widespread in the coun- define FGM from a misdemean- the rights of women and girls. are strong – many families fear lab, each participant was shown Andy Henion is a researcher try, where an estimated 90 per- or, where offenders typically re- The U.N. children’s agency that an uncircumcised daughter a statement summarizing his or and newswriter at the Michigan cent of women have undergone ceive up to two years in prison, estimates at least 200 million will be unable to marry. her activities and falsely alleging State University. CLASSIFIED

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Absence of such statement means The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders the City will make that determination during the bid review. the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invita- not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA, Manager tion and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national disability in consideration for an award. Purchasing Division origin, sex, or disability in consideration for an award. (601) 960-1533 or 1025 A pre-proposal conference will be held on September 21, 2016 at 3:30 PM in A pre-proposal conference will be held on September 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM the Andrew Jackson Conference Room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South 8/25/2016, 9/1/2016 in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201.The conference will be immediately South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201.The conference will be followed by a Networking Session from 4:00 — 5:00 PM in the Andrew Jackson immediately followed by a Networking Session from 2:30 — 3:00 PM in the Conference Room. LEGAL Andrew Jackson Conference Room. While the networking session is not mandatory, all interested minority and female While the networking session is not mandatory, all interested minority and fe- business enterprises as well as locally based businesses are encouraged to attend ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS male business enterprises as well as locally based businesses are encouraged to network with potential service providers. Attendance by Proposers intending to to attend to network with potential service providers. Attendance by Proposers submit on the project is required. All potential Subcontractors and other interested Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson, Mississippi, at intending to submit on the project required. All potential Subcontractors and parties are invited to attend. 219 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 or at Post Office Box other interested parties are invited to attend. 17, Jackson, Mississippi 39205 until 3:30 PM, local time, September 27, Proposals (one signed original plus five copies) and the EBO plan (one signed 2016, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for: Proposals (one signed original plus five copies) and the EBO plan (one signed original plus five copies included in the proposal) shall be submitted in a sealed original plus five copies included in the proposal) shall be submitted in a sealed package and plainly marked on the outside of the package. ‘Waste Tire Recycling Poindexter Park Resurfacing Project package and plainly marked on the outside of the package. “Proposal for Services”. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services”. The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to culti- Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk, 219 South President vating and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various pro- Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the C ty Clerk, 219 South Presi- Street, Jackson, MS 39205 by 3:30 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, September 27, grams, employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all dent Street, Jackson, MS 39205 by 3:30 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, Septem- 2016. persons, corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as ber 27, 2016. well as those who seek to contract with the City on various projects and Interested firms may obtain a copy of the detailed Request for Proposals at no or conduct business in the City, to assist the City in achieving its goal by Interested firms may obtain a copy of the detailed Request for Proposals at no charge from the City’s Website at http://www.jacksonms.gov/bids or from: strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. charge from the City’s Website at htto://www.jacksonms.gov/bids or from: Alice Montgomery, Interim Solid Waste Management The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Alice Montgomery, Interim Solid Waste Management City of Jackson public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full City of Jackson Department of Public Works and equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the Department of Public Works Warren Hood Building City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror Warren Hood Building 200 South President Street shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) 200 South President Street Jackson, MS 39201 Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provisions of the Jackson, MS 39201 [email protected] City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. Failure [email protected] to comply with the City’s Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder Jerriot Smash, Interim Director Gus McCoy, Chief AdminIstrative Officer or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information Jerriot Smash, Interim Director Gus McCoy, Chief AdminIstrative Officer on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please Department of Public Works Department of Public Works contact the Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are Nakiesha Watkins Nakiesha Watkins available at 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jack- Legal Counsel, Department of Public Works Legal Counsel, Department of Public Works son, Mississippi. 8/25/2016, 9/1/2016 8/25/2016, 9/1/2016 The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to culti- vating and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various pro- grams, employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all LEGAL persons, corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on various projects and/ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its goal by contract with the City on various projects and/or conduct business in the City strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson, Mississippi, at 219 S. to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering City residents for President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 or at Post Office Box 17, Jackson, employment opportunities. The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Mississippi 39205 until 3:30 PM, local time, September 27, 2016, at which time Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to they will be publicly opened and read aloud for: The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of 2000d-4 that all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the Flowers Park Resurfacing Project bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invita- grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in consideration tion and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national for an award. The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating origin, sex, or disability in consideration for an award. and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employ- Contract Documents may be obtained from and/or examined at the of- ment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, Contract Documents may be obtained from and/or examined at the offices of fices of the City of Jackson’s Public Works Department Engineering Divi- and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to the City of Jackson’s Public Works Department Engineering Division located sion located at 200 S. President Street, Suite 424, Jackson, Mississippi contract with the City on various projects and or conduct business in the City, at 200 S. President Street, Suite 424, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Telephone 39201. Telephone 601.960.1823. Prospective bidders may obtain copies to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering City residents for 601.960.1823. Prospective bidders may obtain copies of all materials required of all materials required for bidding purposes. For General Contractors employment opportunities. for bidding purposes. For General Contractors and subcontractors, there is a and subcontractors, there is a NON-refundable deposit of $50.00 for hard NON-refundable deposit of $50.00 for hard copies. There is NO charge for copies. There is NO charge for electronic or e-mail copies. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public electronic or e-mail copies. contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-con- Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound in bound in the project manual. The City reserves the right to reject any dition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed the project manual. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to and all bids and to waive any and all irregularities in respect to any bid and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, waive any and all irregularities in respect to any bid submitted or to accept any submitted or to accept any proposal which is deemed most favorable to in accordance with the provisions of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Op- proposal which is deemed most favorable to the City of Jackson. the City of Jackson. portunity (EBO) Ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. by: by: For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Pro- gram, please contact the Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. Jerriot Smash, Interim Director Gus McCoy Jerriot Smash, Interim Director Gus McCoy Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Officer Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Officer available at 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. Terry Williamson Terry Williamson Deputy City Attorney Deputy City Attorney The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employ- 8/25/2016, 9/1/2016 ment, initiatives, and assistance. 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AP PHOTO/RA- War. service from the U.S. dress America’s leadership in back Clinton. James Clad, MON ESPINOSA Cheers broke out in the cabin Hundreds of thousands of Cu- the world during a speech in former deputy assistant sec- of JetBlue flight 387 as the plane passengers on board the 150- ban-born Americans fly to the the battleground state of Ohio, retary of defense under Presi- touched down. Passengers – seat Airbus A320, which was island each year with the cha- arguing that Republican nomi- dent George W. Bush, will an- mostly airline executives, U.S. staffed by a specially selected otic, understaffed charter com- nee Donald Trump would un- nounce his support for Clinton, government officials and jour- five-member crew of Cuba panies, which require four-hour dermine the country’s greatness following a slew of other GOP nalists, with a sprinkling of Cu- Americans. Airline executives check-in waits and charge high while she would maintain it. endorsements from the national In this Aug. 25, 2016 file photo, ban-American families and U.S. changed from American busi- rates for any luggage in excess Clinton’s midday address security world. In a statement, Democratic presidential candi- travelers – were given gift bags ness attire into loose-fitting of restrictive baggage allow- at the American Legion’s an- Clad says that “giving an in- date Hillary Clinton pauses as with Cuban cookbooks, com- Cuban-style guayabera shirts ances. Americans without ties to nual convention in Cincinnati coherent amateur the keys to she speaks at a campaign event memorative luggage tags and before landing. Cuba have found it hard to nego- Wednesday comes as Trump the White House this Novem- in Reno, Nev. AP PHOTO/CAROLYN Cuban flags, which they were “This is one of the most vis- tiate the charters, most of which plans a last-minute trip to ber will doom us to second or KASTER, FILE encouraged to wave. ible examples of the president’s don’t accept online bookings or Mexico hours before he deliv- third-class status.” The arrival opens a new era of activities to restore diplomatic help travelers navigate the fed- ers a long-expected speech on will “call for maintaining Clinton’s speech in Ohio U.S.-Cuba travel with about 300 relations with Cuba,” Foxx said. eral affidavit still required for immigration. A Clinton cam- America’s military and diplo- comes after several days of flights a week connecting the “It’s a positive step and a con- U.S. travelers to Cuba. paign official said the Demo- matic leadership in the world,” big-ticket private fundraisers in U.S. with an island cut off from crete contribution to the process Cuban officials insist the con- cratic nominee will use her first the official said. the Hamptons, a wealthy com- most Americans by the 55-year- of improving relations between tinuing U.S. ban on tourism will public event in days to portray Her views differ from Trump, munity on New York’s Long old trade embargo on Cuba and the two countries,” Cuba’s vice limit the impact of commercial her Republican opponent as a who in his foreign policy Island, where she collected mil- formal ban on U.S. citizens en- minister of transportation Edu- flights to Cuba, but some experts questionable leader who would speech, called for the U.S. to lions at waterfront mansions in gaging in tourism on the island. ardo Rodriguez told journalists believe the drastic reduction in “walk away from our allies, un- seize Iraq’s oil, its major source preparation for the fall cam- “Seeing the American airlines Monday. the difficulty of flying to Cuba dermine our values, insult our of income and one of its few paign. The fundraising swing landing routinely around the is- Neta Rodriguez, a 62-year- could turn the surge in U.S. visi- military – and has explicitly natural resources. “To the vic- concluded in style Tuesday land will drive a sense of open- old Havana-born South Flor- tors into a tidal wave. Americans rejected the idea of American tor goes the spoils,” he said. night, with an event featuring ness, integration and normality. ida homemaker, checked in are allowed to visit the island on exceptionalism.” Trump has pledged to “Make performances from Jimmy Buf- That has a huge psychological Wednesday morning with her “people-to-people” cultural and In contrast, Clinton will America Great Again” and fett, Jon Bon Jovi and Paul Mc- impact,” said Richard Feinberg, daughter, son-in-law and three educational visits, among other “make the case” for American restore the country to a time Cartney. author of the new book “Open grandsons for a visit to family in reasons. exceptionalism, an idea that the when, in his view, the U.S. was Though many national and for Business: Building the New Santa Clara and Havana. Americans who fit one of 12 U.S., as an “exceptional” world more prosperous and full of op- state polls show Clinton with Cuban Economy.” More than the historic nature categories will now be able to fill citizen, has a moral obligation portunity. an edge, she has been stress- The restart of commercial of the flight, she said she- ap out a federal affidavit by click- to advance democracy in the Clinton is pitching to Repub- ing that the campaign must not travel between the two coun- preciated the $200 price and the ing a box on an online form and, world rather than imposing it licans who might support her take anything for granted. At a tries is one of the most impor- ability to book online instead of in many cases, buy their Cuban against another country’s will. that she will better support the fundraiser on Monday she told tant steps in President Barack visiting a charter office. tourist visa near the check-in Clinton has long promoted pro- military, foreign relationships supporters she was “running Obama’s two-year-old policy of U.S. travel to Cuba is on track counters of U.S. airports. Within democracy projects in countries and American values. She will against someone who will say normalizing relations with the to triple this year to more than weeks, Americans will be able interested in changing their talk about her experience on the or do anything. And who knows island. Historians disagree on 300,000 visitors in the wake of to fly direct from cities includ- government and in her speech Senate Armed Services Com- what that might be.” the exact date of the last com- the 2014 declaration of detente. ing Chicago, Philadelphia and mercial flight but it appears to Cuba’s cash-starved centrally Minneapolis, Miami and Fort have been after Cuba banned in- planned economy has been Lauderdale to eight Cuban cities coming flights during the Octo- bolstered by the boom in U.S. and two beach resorts. ber 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. visitors, along with hundreds The final announcement of Secretary of State John Kerry of thousands of travelers from routes to Havana, which could said on Twitter that the last com- other nations hoping to see Cuba be announced Wednesday and mercial flight was in 1961. before more Americans arrive. start before December, is slated U.S. Transportation Secretary Wednesday’s first commercial to include flights from Atlanta, Anthony Foxx and JetBlue CEO flight “will be a positive step and New York, Los Angeles and Robin Hayes both addressed a concrete contribution to the Houston, among others. 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By Cathy Bussewitz 3 storm to a 2, before being it passes the state, Chevalier and Audrey Mcavoy further downgraded to a Cat- said. Associated Press egory 1 with sustained winds Gov. David Ige issued an HILO, Hawaii – Prepar- of about 90 mph. emergency proclamation for ing for what could be the first It was weakening as it ap- both storms, which will allow hurricane to make landfall in proached the islands and was the state to quickly spend mon- Hawaii in years, residents on expected to pass just south of ey to alleviate disasters. the Big Island are stocking up the Big Island around 2 a.m. The state Department of on food and water and seeking Thursday (5 a.m. PDT). But if Education announced pub- shelter for their animals. the storm track shifts slightly lic schools would be closed The National Weather Ser- to the north, the eye of the Wednesday and Thursday, and vice issued a hurricane warn- storm could pass over land. about a dozen schools were ing as the storm dubbed Mad- “Hopefully our roofs stay on, turned into emergency shelters. eline churned west Tuesday and our houses don’t float way President Barack Obama is toward the island, urging resi- or get blown away,” said Big scheduled to visit Oahu this dents to rush through prepara- Island resident Mitzi Betten- week. The White House is tions to protect themselves and court, who boarded up walls of tracking the weather develop- their property and expect hurri- glass windows at her brother’s ments, but doesn’t anticipate cane conditions within the next oceanfront home. “It’s like, changing Obama’s schedule. 36 hours. ‘Oh my God, are we going to The Hawaiian islands of Maui, Peggy Beckett, a retiree and get flattened or what?’ “ Molokai and Lanai were un- beekeeper, stopped at a Hilo Bettencourt, who lives in der a tropical storm watch, but supermarket to pick up some a subdivision called Kapoho there were no alerts for Oahu onions, bagels, cheese, cold Vacationland, manages several or Kauai. cuts and salad to add to her vacation rental properties and On the Big Island, Hawaii canned food at home. She has her own home sits a few blocks Volcanoes National Park was a cooler with ice in it plus a from the ocean. She and her closing some areas Tuesday, portable burner and batteries to neighbors were stocking their and park officials planned for get her through the storm. pantries, stowing lawn furni- the coastal lava viewing area “There’s always a lot of dis- ture and preparing for power to close by Wednesday morn- belief on the island that the outages. ing. Some camping areas were storms will really be as big and “If they’re not prepared now, closing. bad as forecast,” Beckett said. they should get prepared fast,” The U.S. Coast Guard asked The Keaau resident and her said Chevy Chevalier, a me- crews of barges and ships to partner made sure to put extra teorologist with the weather prepare to leave Hilo Harbor rocks on their beehives to pro- service. and told ocean-going vessels tect them from the storm. The last hurricane to make to seek sheltered waters until Noting the lines of people in- landfall in Hawaii was Hurri- storm conditions subside. side the supermarket, Beckett cane Iniki in 1992, which hit Hawaiian Airlines said cus- said she thought people were Kauai, Chevalier said. tomers holding tickets to or getting prepared but weren’t A second Pacific hurricane, from Hawaii’s Big Island from panicking. called Lester, is still far from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 would be al- Hurricane Madeline was Hawaii, and it is expected to lowed a one-time reservation downgraded from a Category weaken to a tropical storm as change without a fee. www.mississippilink.com SEPTEMBER 1 - 7, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 MC hoops standout Tristan Moore joins Jackson Showboats

Mississippi Link Newswire Moore wasn’t just a star for points per game during his ju- liam Jewell College and Grand Mississippi College fans two seasons at Mississippi Col- nior year with the Choctaws. Canyon University before join- cheered basketball standouts lege. Before coming to the Gulf He worked hard in the class- ing the Choctaws in 2013-14. like Tristan Moore as the Choc- South Conference school in room at the same time. He Fredrick, 24, was a business ad- taws upset Delta State to wrap Clinton, Tristan averaged 13.4 thanks God for his success in the ministration graduate at Missis- up the 2015-16 season. points per game at Northwest academic world as well as on the sippi College. A vocal MC student section Mississippi Community College court. Receiving that MC diplo- Semi-pro basketball, Worsley created an electric atmosphere in his hometown of Senatobia. ma on May 7 was truly a special said, “is an exposure opportu- Feb. 25 at the A.E. Wood Coli- MC Choctaws men’s basket- day as family and friends joined nity.” The Jackson Showboats seum. The Blue & Gold’s 71-66 ball coach Don Lofton is im- the Tate County native for grad- have a network with pro teams triumph over its in-state rival pressed with Tristan Moore on uation day at the coliseum. with its former players going to from Cleveland included 11 and off the court. Fast forward to the summer leagues thousands of miles away points tallied by Moore. The “Tristan was a great player of 2016. Worsley liked what - from Europe to the Far East. speedy guard also dished out and leader for this team for two he saw out of Moore and other The first game for the ABA five assists as fans rocked the years,” Lofton said. Jackson Showboats basketball team in metro Jackson is set for Golden Dome. MC’s Jonathan MC’s starting point guard, players during the River City mid-November. The Jackson McGee of Raymond scored 29 Former Mississippi College basketball standout Tristan Moore, 23, is Moore served as the team’s Summer League in Vicksburg. Showboats will also play at the points that evening to lead the now a member of the Jackson Showboats. quarterback on the floor. “He put The New Jersey native also Fed Ex Forum in Memphis prior way for the Choctaws. people in the right position to believes in another former MC to a Grizzlies game and before a Moore, 23, sees more such season in Jackson with a roster He has quickness – a great first make plays and was a dynamic player. Pelicans game at Smoothie King shining moments ahead on the of driven players aspiring for step.” scorer that could get to the rim,” Worsley hopes the “pick and Arena in New Orleans during hardwood. A May 2016 MC bigger things. They’re seek- Worsley is often talking with Lofton added. “We saw a lot of pop guy,” will be a nice scorer, the upcoming NBA season. The graduate, he hopes to keep his ing to get noticed by scouts and hoops coaches stretching from growth out of Tristan on and off rebounder and defender in the Jackson Showboats will play hoops dreams alive as a member move up to the NBA’s D-League Louisiana Tech to Tennessee- the floor over his two seasons. Jackson Showboats lineup this a total of 15 games this season of the semi-pro Jackson Show- or join pro teams in Europe or Martin from Louisiana-Monroe, I’m excited to see what his fu- year. A 1993 Syracuse Univer- against teams in such cities as boats this fall. Asia. to Mississippi schools in search ture looks like.” sity communications graduate, Mobile, Alabama, Jacksonville, “I look at this as an opportu- Jackson Showboats owner and of talent. Tristan was among the Wearing No. 24 for the Choc- Worsley is referring to ex-Choc- Florida, Orlando, and Bowling nity to take my talent to a high- general manager Glenn Worsley names that popped up. Undraft- taws, the 5’ 11” guard dazzled taws forward Rayner Fredrick. Green, Kentucky. er level of competition,” says is delighted to welcome “big- ed by the NBA, the MC grad fans with his ball handling skills, He also played summer ball in For more information, con- Moore, a Senatobia native. time talent” like Moore to the was an unrestricted free agent dunking abilities and leadership Vicksburg. tact Grant Worsley at showboat- The American Basketball As- lineup. “He definitely can play who refuses to quit playing his qualities. Tristan hit the ground A native of Overland Park, [email protected] or (769) sociation team begins its sixth at a higher level. He has speed. favorite Olympic sport. running when he averaged 12.8 Kansas, Fredrick played at Wil- 203-2108. Jackson State faces Fitzgerald joins Iona Men’s basketball staff Mississippi Link Newswire UNLV in season opener NEW ROCHELLE, NY – Iona College men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess announced the appointment of Yusef Fitzgerald as Director of Operations for the 2016- 17 campaign. Fitzgerald comes to the Maroon and Gold after spending the last two seasons at Jones County Junior Col- lege in Ellisville, Miss. He helped lead the Bobcats to a 33-13 record in 2014-15 and 2015-16. Last year, Jones County posted a 17-8 overall Fitzgerald record and appeared in the MACJC tournament championship game. In sissippi State, Florida Gulf Coast, mater, Piney Woods High School. his first season, the squad posted an South Dakota, Central Michigan Originally from Atlanta, Ga., 18-5 record and finished the 2014- and Duquesne. In his one season as Fitzgerald attended Piney Woods, 15 campaign ranked No. 16 in the head coach IMG was 19-9. just southeast of Jackson. As a junior NJCAA and ranked as high as No. 8 Before IMG, Fitzgerald coached in 1994, he helped lead the squad to during the year. in the high school and AAU ranks in its first state title in school history Prior to Jones County JC, Fitzger- Chicago, and near his hometown in and a 36-8 record while ranking in ald was the elite varsity head coach Jackson, Miss. He was head coach the top 10 final rankings in Missis- at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., of the U15 Mean Streets AAU while sippi. As a senior starter the team in 2013-14. He served other roles in assisting with the U17 program repeated as state champs at 37-2 and the four years prior including assis- in addition to serving as assistant was the No. 1 team in the state. tant coach and recruiting manager. coach at Julian High School. Upon graduating he accepted a Fitzgerald helped train several col- Fitzgerald began his coaching ca- scholarship to play basketball at reer with the Jackson (MS) Panthers Tougaloo College in Jackson, and The Jackson State University football team and the University of Nevada – Las Vegas Rebels kickoff lege players including 2014 Toronto the 2016 college football season at 8 p.m. Sept. 1, at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. The game Raptors second round draft pick AAU program in 2006 after pursu- played under coach James Turner marks just the second meeting between the two programs and the first meeting since 1975. The game and former UConn Husky DeAndre ing interests outside of basketball from 1995-1998. will be live video streamed on campusinsider.com. The Tigers sold out of their allotted tickets for the Daniels. His student-athletes earned following the completion of his col- Fitzgerald completed his degree game within hours of putting them on sale. Division I scholarships to schools legiate playing career. A year later, in psychology from Tougaloo in such as Louisville, UConn, Mis- he accepted a position at his alma 2008.

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INSPIRATIONALWITH YOU” BIOPIC REVISITS BARACK AND MICHELLE’S VERY FIRST DATE

By Kam Williams ly smitten with Michelle that he talking chain smoker presses on nally open, undoubtedly helped canoodling while sharing an ice Overall, this plausible account of Columnist could barely contain himself. So, with his own agenda, with the Art along by one woman’s (Deanna cream cone. the blossoming of love between Who would ever think of mak- she had to politely remind him of Institute of Chicago being their Reed Foster) approval of her as Southside with You is a syrupy Barack and Michelle serves up ing a movie just about Barack the office’s strict rule against frat- first port-of-call. And while perus- the first sister she’s ever seen soap opera readily recommended a pleasant, if sanitized version of (Parker Sawyers) and Michelle ernizing among associates. Nev- ing paintings by the legendary Er- Barack with. Next thing you for ardent Obama admirers. The their romantic launch en route to Obama’s (Tika Sumpter) first ertheless, when she refused to nie Barnes, Barack began broach- know, the two lovebirds head predictable love story has a ten- an historic rendezvous with des- date? Richard Tanne would, that’s consider a romantic rendezvous, ing personal subjects. to the theater to see Spike Lee’s dency to telegraph its punches, tiny. who, and he makes an impressive he pitched her on the idea of at- The two continued to get to Do the Right Thing, before cap- since its familiar plotline sticks to Kam Williams can be reached directorial debut with this inspi- tending a business meeting with know each other over sandwiches ping off the evening with a little what’s already public knowledge. at [email protected]. rational biopic chronicling a very him. in the park, with the discussion eventful day in the lives of the fu- Once Michelle grudgingly touching on everything from ture President and First Lady. agrees, Barack arrives late, yet family to faith to blackness to the The story unfolds in Chicago is too cocky to be embarrassed meaning of life. So, Michelle had during the summer of 1989 when about either his tardiness or the a decent measure of the man by Michelle was already employed gaping hole in the floor of his the time they headed to the South as an attorney and living back rusty jalopy. What the skeptical Side rec center where Barack had home with her parents (Vanessa object of his affection doesn’t once worked as a community or- Bell Calloway and Phillip Edwad know is that he has added a pic- ganizer. Van Lear). Barack had just fin- nic, a museum and a movie to The icing on the cake proves to ished his first year at Harvard law their planned itinerary. be an inspirational speech that’s school and had landed an intern- Again, Michelle balks, but con- nothing short of presidential ship as her assistant at her presti- sents only after reminding her which he delivers to the discour- gious, white-shoe firm. self-assured suitor that “This is not aged denizens of the crumbling Apparently, he was so instant- a date.” Nevertheless, the smooth- ‘hood. Michelle’s floodgates - fi Book Review Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld c.2016, Liberty Street Books • $27.95 / $33.95 Canada • 256 pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer it again as you’re reading “Writ- Columnist ings on the Wall.” The fix won’t be quick. Authors Kareem Abdul-Jab- It never is. There’s no mag- bar and Raymond Obstfeld don’t ic wand to change the things just examine issues that are on that’ve been on your mind lately: the minds of every American. social issues, inequality, poverty, They turn them over and blow politics, apathy, violence. Those them apart, looking for solu- ills didn’t arrive quick and they tions that can be accomplished won’t leave quick but, says Ka- and chiding us gently for not reem Abdul-Jabbar, they can be already working. That makes repaired. In his new book “Writ- for a thought-demanding, intel- ings on the Wall” (with Ray- lectually heavy book but it’s mond Obstfeld), he explains… also a worthy call to action; you When people ask Abdul-Jab- may also be delighted to see bar what he might’ve become, that Abdul-Jabbar doesn’t miss had he not played NBA basket- a chance to add a touch of the ball, his answer often surprises “feminist” and adhere to what personal here, which includes them: he would’ve been a his- we tell pollsters when it comes quietly unexpected humor. tory teacher. History fascinates to gender. We need to look at the Readers with the right mind- him – especially in the way it media and how to maximize its set will find this book to be in- reflects racism, religious intoler- potential, and we must take bet- formative and entertaining but ance, and gender issues. In histo- ter care of our seniors. be prepared to take your time get ry, as in current events, the truth “We cannot afford to just the most from it. There aren’t is sometimes bent. wring out hands and depend a lot of pages inside “Writings Take, for instance, politics, on the kindness of strangers,” on the Wall,” but what’s here is which is on everyone’s mind. Abdul-Jabbar says. “We have to deep and wide and nowhere near We rail and complain about is- bring about change on our own.” quick. sues and promises broken and Remember when your grade Terri Schlichenmeyer can be we like to think it’s all out of school teacher told you to put on reached at bookwormsez@ya- our hands. The truth is that we your thinking cap? You’ll need hoo.com. are the problem: we grow com- placent about things we don’t want, acting “like children when it comes to politics” and hoping the government will “take care of us,” rather than taking steps to fix the system ourselves. White people may deny that racism exists, says Abdul-Jab- bar, while black people know that it does. Racism didn’t stop with the election of the nation’s first black president. It doesn’t end with melting-pot cultural appropriation. It actually comes in two forms, he says, and edu- cation is the first step in dealing with it, not eliminating it, be- cause racism is always going to be around. On religion, we should never lose sight of the fact that this “country was founded by re- ligious outcasts running for their lives from persecution for their beliefs.” When it comes to equality for women, we must embrace the true meaning of ENTERTAINMENT

www.mississippilink.com SEPTEMBER 1 - 7, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 Akwaaba means ‘First in black-owned B&Bs’

By Patrice Gaines Urban News Service For Monique Greenwood, the decision to be an entrepreneur came down to legacy building. “I could leave my daughter a portfolio of real estate and a business to run, but I couldn’t leave her a job at Essence,” said Greenwood, who was then editor-in-chief of that popular magazine. She chose the bed and break- fast business because she loved staying at inns and thought she had the perfect personality for it. “You have to have a heart of service and genuinely like peo- ple,” said Greenwood. These days she might be called a queen of B&Bs, espe- cially among African-American Monique Greenwood, founder of Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Inns Photo: inn owners. She’s been in this Veranda of the Akwaaba Mansion in Brooklyn, New York Photo: Courtesy of Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Inns Courtesy of Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Inns business since 1996 and owns five luxury properties with her tract lodgers. themselves.” husband, Glenn Pogue, operat- “They put a picture of the When Greenwood opened ing as Akwaaba Bed & Break- property and a bio of the inn- her first inn in Brooklyn, guests fast Inns. keepers,” Edwards said. “But were generally family, friends “While numerous inns have as African Americans, we and neighbors. About 95 per- multiple buildings, to have five couldn’t do that, or we would cent of their guests were black separate entities is not com- be shooting ourselves in the then, versus 40 percent today. mon,” said Kris Ullmer, execu- foot.” “We still have these clients tive director of the Professional In short, white travelers were in Brooklyn, but many more Association of Innkeepers In- unlikely to check into black- guests are coming from all over ternational. There are just “a owned B&Bs. the world simply for vacation,” small percentage of innkeepers In one sense, blacks had a said Greenwood. with that level of longevity,” network of B&Bs during segre- Early on, she and her family said Ullmer about Greenwood’s gation. Unable to stay at white- occupied the top floor of the 21 years in the business. owned hotels, black travelers Brooklyn establishment. Greenwood has built a used The Negro Motorist Green “The business made enough “unique model,” said fellow Book, published from 1936 to money for us to live in a beauti- inn owner Daniel Edwards of 1966, to find black owned-and- ful mansion, rent-and expense- Morehead Manor in Durham, operated lodging. free, so we began building up N.C. “She has a brand she pro- Sandra Butler-Truesdale, a nest egg from our day-job motes. You will have a different once a cosmetologist for James income to be able to buy more experience at each of her prop- Brown’s and Ray Charles’s property.” erties.” bands, remembers how unfor- Today, Greenwood has 13 Exterior view of The Mansion at Noble Lane in Bethany, Pennsylvania Photo: Courtesy of Akwaaba Bed and Greenwood’s inns offer giving the road was for black employees. “In 2015, Akwaa- Breakfast Inns upscale accommodations in musicians. ba’s sales surpassed the million historic properties “with old- “Entertainers and people dollar mark, with much of the requires being a pro at delayed Va., who had stayed at Akwaa- cheer her on.” fashioned hospitality and mod- who traveled a lot stayed with profit being reinvested back gratification,” said Greenwood. ba in Washington, D.C., attend- Greenwood, an astute busi- ern-day conveniences,” she relatives and friends, and there into the company,” she said. Her ownership of The Man- ed the opening of The Mansion. nesswoman with a love for said. Guests are called by their were certain guest houses,” She and her husband own sion at Noble Lane symbol- “What’s so exciting about Afro-centrism, said she chose names and there are amenities said Butler-Truesdale. “Some other commercial properties, izes how much America has that inn is – as an African Amer- the name Akwaaba because it such as fresh-squeezed lemon- musicians had buses and they which they have patiently used changed. The 25,000 square- ican, who not so long ago was means “welcome” in the Gha- ade served on the front porch. did one-night stands and slept as collateral to invest in buying foot, 14-room Gilded Age inn unable to sit at the Woolworth naian language of Twi, “repre- Edwards said when he and on their buses, heading to other and renovating inns. in Bethany, Pa., was the estate counter and get a cup of water sents a connection to the Moth- his wife opened their business engagements. Sometimes buses “What has been most impor- of the founders of the F.W. – I now get to witness a black erland” and because it starts in 1997, many white inns de- stopped at gas stations where tant is maintaining stellar per- Woolworth Company. woman owning the Woolworth with A – “generally making us pended on a travel guide to at- people could change and wash sonal credit and doing that often Mary Grate Pyos of Burke, estate,” said Pyos. “I wanted to first on most lists.” De La Soul returns with same wild creative attitude

By Jake O’connell The musical styles are all They all embody guest 2 Chainz Associated Press over the place. “Lord Intended” controlled tenacity: “When I’m Twenty-five years after releas- could be an early Rick Rubin in the booth, I’m MJ with his ing the mercurial classic “De La production before The Dark- tongue out.” During the lush in- Soul is Dead,” the Strong Island ness’ Justin Hawkins spirals tro, Jill Scott encapsulates, “The trio of Pos, Dave and Maseo re- into the abyss. It’s a long way sky takes notes when we speak.” turn with “.and the Anonymous from Pete Rock’s beat knock The project was self-released Nobody” – a modern treatise of “Memory of.” and the slurred and Kickstarter-funded, and anti-establishment hip-hop. funk of “Sexy Bitch.” even with all the guests (Damon For their first full-length - al At the same time, the ill flows Albarn, David Byrne, Snoop bum in 11 years, they used are constantly in flux. Roc Mar- Dogg and Usher) this is really a hundreds of hours of live music ciano has a tongue that’s “for- De La thing. Late in the album played with session musicians ever under the weather.” On Dave sings, “We’re still here as a sample bank – and you can “Trainwreck,” Pos’ word as- now.” feel the analog warmth. sociation could go on for days. De La Soul is alive. And well. 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK SEPTEMBER 1 - 7, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

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