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See page 4 History-making journalist- educator passionate about City Council Meeting at JSU her return to JSU eCenter draws huge turnout A trail-blazing woman of many firsts By Gail M. Brown Contributing Writer When the news made head- lines that Elayne Hayes-Antho- ny would be returning to Jack- son State University to direct the same department she once chaired more than 20 years ago, many reacted with excite- ment while others wondered why? Hayes-Anthony recently shared “the why” with The Mis- sissippi Link. “I wanted to give Hayes-Anthony back to the institution that gave me so much,” she said. “This at the helm of the department. is where I want my legacy to “Finding a leader of her cali- be.” In addition to that, she ber is an important first step was intrigued by the fact that in the creation of a School of JSU was interested in starting PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON a School of Mass Communica- By Ayesha K. Mustafaa mond Rd., in west Jackson. JSU President Dr. Carolyn the left side of the council. tion, which had been a goal of Hayes-Anthony Editor Continued on page 3 The huge turnout was a mix- W. Meyers gave welcoming re- JSU students present repre- hers when she was previously The Jackson City Council ture of city officials, JSU offi- marks. The meeting was offici- sented the undergraduate de- held its regular council meet- cials and students, interns at the ated by City Council President partment of political science ing Tuesday, March 24, 2015, city council, military veterans, De’Keither Stamps with the full at Jackson State University’s and residents who attended council present. Mayor Tony City Council Delta native Continued on page 3 inspires Hills eCenter, located at 1230 Ray- from across the city. Yarber filled his usual seat at audience at CSLC Nissan presents $250,000 to be shared by six local Scholarship Historically Black Colleges and Universities Annual Awards Funds to support STEM programs fueling innovation and opportunity Banquet

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Representatives from Alcorn State University, Coahoma Community College, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University, Rust Col- Hinds County lege and Tougaloo College, with Nissan, state and national officials, accepting the Nissan donation. The Mississippi Link Newswire Upon a motion from Hinds ically Black Colleges and Uni- executives presented represen- Tougaloo College with resourc- County Board Supervisor Peggy The Mississippi Link Newswire versities (HBCU) to promote tatives from Alcorn State Uni- es to support their programs. Hobson Calhoun and a second by CANTON, Miss. - Nissan STEM initiatives at each school versity, Coahoma Community “These six institutions have Board Supervisor Robert Graham, announced Friday, March 20, to inspire and develop talent. College, Jackson State Univer- with “aye” votes from Supervisors 2015 the donation of $250,000 U.S. Representative Bennie sity, Mississippi Valley State Nissan George Smith, Douglas Anderson, to be shared by six local Histor- Thompson (D-MS) and Nissan University, Rust College and Continued on page 3 and Phil Fisher, it was resolved to “appoint Ms. Pamela Confer as Constable for Hinds County Dis- trict 3” effective August 18, 2008. By law, constables keep and pre- FBI continues serve the peace within the county; advise Justice Court judges or other investigation into officers of all riots, routs, unlawful assemblies, and violations of the Mississippi hanging death penal laws; execute and return all The Associated Press Jason Pack, supervisory processes directed to them by any special agent for the FBI’s county, chancery or circuit court PORT GIBSON, Miss. - Jackson, Mississippi, office, (not just Justice Court); and attend The FBI is consulting with said Monday, March 23, 2015 the justices’ courts of their districts. its behavioral analysis unit as …. A little piece of Women’s and it continues investigating the hanging death of Otis Byrd, a Byrd Hinds County history you should Continued on page 7 know. Confer black man in Mississippi. Byrd Pack

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2 • the mississippi link MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Activist Flonzie Brown Wright shares ‘Mississippi Stories’ The Mississippi Link Newswire For almost 50 years, Civil Rights veteran Flonzie (Goodloe) Brown Wright continues to share stories of Mississippians, enlight- ening audiences throughout the south. Upon return to her home state four years ago, she has been called upon on to lecture to nu- An authentic segregationist sign from a movie theater in Knoxville, Tennessee merous gatherings of college and university students. In addition to sharing her own first-hand experience of her in- Robert Brown University of Minnesota students at Tougaloo with Brown-Wright (seated). volvement in the Civil Rights Movement, she imparts from an ey. So on a hot summer day, he and dressed hogs for $3 a head. of election commissioner in Can- historical perspective on topics walked off the plantation with his Year round, he was a grave digger ton, Mississippi, allowed her to that include the many struggles of children. which netted him $7 per grave. correct many voting injustices. St. Louis University students at Smith Robertson Museum in Jackson Mississippians gaining the right Because he had been taught In 1968, Flonzie Brown Wright to vote and the impact of gospel how to work hard for a living, in became the first African Ameri- and spiritual music on the move- the summer time, he made mo- can female to be elected to a po- ment. lasses that he sold at 35 cents a sition in a bi-racial town, post or However, said Wright, most can. In the wintertime, he killed pre-reconstruction. The position importantly she discusses the role of young people and how students must use their education to create opportunities to help future gen- erations realize the true meaning of freedom. Using the art of story-telling, visuals, as well as singing the freedom songs to bring life to the stories, Wright said one of her fa- vorite narratives is paying tribute to her paternal grandfather, Rob- Texas Christian University students ert Brown, who was the son of a slave. Consequently, the law in Mis- sissippi prohibited him and his generation from attending school. So Brown could not read or write. Then at the age of 16, due to a life threatening illness, he lost his hearing. He married and in this union they were the parents of 13 children, all of whom worked as sharecroppers. What Brown could not under- stand was why at the end of the harvesting season, he still owed the landowner large sums of mon- Lone Star Community College students LOCAL

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City Council Nissan Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 and the graduate department of and in recognition of the 50th of the ordinance were Hope a rich history of continuously public policy and administration Anniversary of the Vietnam War Enterprise Corporation, the advancing their programs to en- and the department of urban and Veterans represented by Post Mississippi Center for Justice hance their student’s educational regional planning. 9832. and allies, Metro Habitat for experience. This contribution They participated in the pub- This came on the heels of the Humanity, Mississippi Housing continues Nissan’s commitment lic comments portion of the city’s March 23 announcement Partnership, Jackson Housing to HBCUs and to diversity, edu- meeting regarding current issues to joined the growing list of Authority and the Center for cation and service in our com- facing the city such as infra- communities across the nation Community Change. munity,” said Jeffrey Webster, structure, water and sewer and working to end veterans’ home- The Housing Trust is the ve- Director of Diversity and Inclu- the recent closing of the South lessness by the end of 2015. hicle that will develop afford- sion. Jackson’s Kroger Grocery store. One of the most significant able housing in Jackson, accord- Resources provided to each Stamps said, “We must pre- ordinances created from this ing to WTJ leaders Rev. Jimmy institution will be used to pro- pare our future leaders of tomor- council meeting was the unani- Edwards and Phil Eide, with mote a range of STEM related row, today by engaging them mous council vote to establish a direct route to applying for programs and departments in- with local government and other the Jackson Housing Trust Fund federal funds reserved for cities cluding applied sciences, en- fields, so they can receive real Advisory Committee. and states that have established gineering, math, computer and world experiences. This col- Forty members of Working Housing Trust Funds. information science and many laborative effort with JSU also Together Jackson (WTJ) at- WTJ representatives said more. Congressman Thompson speaking at podium shows the Council’s commit- tended the council meeting and they would assist the mayor and The donation, according to a ment in building, continuing filled the public comments line council in gaining Gov. Phil Nissan statement, builds on the gave students first-hand experi- the largest manufacturers in our and strengthening relationships with several of its members to Bryant’s cooperation for the success of Nissan Canton’s pre- ence with the kind of technology state, Nissan understands the across our community.” present the case in favor of the Fund. vious partnerships with HBCUs. used in manufacturing facilities. need to prepare today’s students The formal setting in the ordinance. The council will continue As a result of one such part- “I am very proud of the work for tomorrow’s opportunities. eCenter was the backdrop to The ordinance is the first step study on the Fund to see how nership, in March 2013 Nissan our HBCUs are doing to devel- I applaud their demonstrated several proclamations and res- toward establishing the first present HUD funding may be donated two robots to Alcorn op the scientists, engineers and commitment to our community olutions honoring Mrs. Ineva Housing Trust Fund in Missis- affected. State University’s Advanced innovators of tomorrow,” said and look forward to their contin- May Pittman, Rev. Clyde Tate sippi. WTJ members in support Technologies Program, which Cong. Thompson. “As one of ued support in the future.”

Hayes-Anthony Continued from page 1 Journalism and Mass Com- thony has enjoyed the respect munication,” said Dr. James and admiration of her col- C. Renick, provost and senior leagues. I like to think that I’m vice president for Academic her number one fan, but there and Student Affairs when he are many.” made the announcement three Foncree said she has seen months ago. Hayes-Anthony “spend many When it comes to the caliber hours outside the classroom or level of character and ability helping students find intern- to do the job, Hayes-Anthony’s ships, summer jobs, and broad- career is reflective of the con- casting careers. And never has fidence the administration has she complained that she is tired placed in her. The JSU alum- and overworked.” nae, who earned both her B.S. When most individuals by and M.S. degrees at the univer- now would be heading for the sity, is a woman of many sig- easy chair, Hayes-Anthony is nificant firsts. still on her mission of help- She was the first African- ing students become superior American female from Jack- media professionals. It is with son State University to intern the time did not come without occurred during a protest at a hours of work beyond the call at JSU, life’s journey took her that passion that she returns to at WJTV-TV12. Her work as its challenges. She would be plant in McComb, Miss. of duty on the part herself, fac- career in a slightly different Tiger Nation. an intern developed into her the first to admit that breaking “I tried to get both sides of ulty, staff and student workers but related direction: public re- Her vision is clear: “I want becoming the first African- racial barriers is not easy for the story,” she said. “I inter- (often burning mid-night oil). lations. She was appointed as- this program to be nationally American female anchor there obvious reasons. viewed the protesters and then Those efforts paid off in sistant superintendent of public recognized for excellence in as well. “My most memorable chal- tried to talk with management. 1984, as they propelled the de- information for the Jackson the field of journalism and mass Hayes-Anthony attributes lenge was my first day on the I was pushed down, and the partment and university into Public School District and communication,” she said. She that internship to her big break air, and the Hinds County cameraman was rolling at the achieving accreditation from served as spokesperson for the desires to establish a national into broadcast journalism, Sheriff’s Office surrounded time. We aired the entire scene the Accrediting Council on district beginning in 1990 and internship program that will as- something that she had desired the station,” she recalled. “I on the newscast.” Education in Journalism and lasted seven years. sist students in obtaining these to do as a little girl. “I have al- remember calling by mom at Later realizing that in order Mass Communication (ACE- Later in 1998, she was back experiences around the nation. ways enjoyed talking and writ- Wingfield High School and to make a difference in a field JMC) that year. ACEJMC is to her love for higher educa- She sees JSU as a clear- ing,” she said. “My grandfather telling her that the welcome in which African-American the agency responsible for tion in journalism and mass ing house where professionals - O.W. Autrey -influenced me a wagon was at the station to professionals were scarce, the evaluation of professional communication at the now Bel- come to recruit for jobs. Person- great deal by telling me that I welcome me. She was certainly more and more of them who journalism and mass commu- haven University. At Belhaven, ally, she would like to establish could be anything I wanted to not convinced of that.” had the same dream as Hayes- nication programs in colleges Hayes-Anthony devoted her- an Anthony Mass Communica- be.” Hayes-Anthony also recalls Anthony, even as a little girl, and universities. self to the same reputable pas- tion Scholarship program for Reflecting on her internship covering a story where a na- would have to be educated to This was a crowning achieve- sion for molding quality jour- outstanding students. Part of experience, Hayes-Anthony tional third-party candidate break into the field. ment for the university as well nalism students into talented her plan is to bring profession- credits then department chair came through Jackson and held So to be sure she was edu- as for that once little Jackson professionals, as she led and als in residence back to campus with helping her. “I told my a news conference at the then cated for the job, off to South- girl who had dreams of becom- helped this institution develop to talk with students about the department chairman Dr. Glo- Jackson International Airport. ern Illinois University (SIU) at ing a broadcast journalist. “It its program. real world of media. ria B. Evans that I wanted to “I was the only female and Af- Carbondale she went. There, was the second time that an “I’ve had the privilege “I want to venture into pro- be a television anchor,” she re- rican-American covering the she earned her Ph.D. in orga- HBCU received National Ac- of working with Dr. Elayne grams that will propel JSU stu- called. “She made an appoint- news conference,” she said. nizational communication/ creditation from ACEJMC, but Hayes-Anthony for the past 16 dents internationally,” she said. ment with the general manager “Before starting, the can- broadcast law. She also re- the first under the leadership of years here at Belhaven Univer- She envisions a faculty with of WJTV TV-12, Mr. Owens didate turned and asked me, ceived a Dissertation Research an African-American female. sity,” said associate professor the professional enthusiasm to Alexander, and we went to the ‘What are you supposed to be Award. Hayes-Anthony said, “That of English Rose Mary Fon- give outstanding teaching and station to meet with him.” doing?’ I told him I was cover- Now equipped with her doc- honor really put JSU on the cree. “During that time, we’ve research in the world of the It was at that meeting that her ing the story for the CBS affili- torate, she returned to her alma map. There were many people worked closely together on ever-changing media. career started. That opportunity ate in Jackson, Miss. He said, mater, earning an opportunity in the industry that turned to a number of committees and “I believe in the mass com- led to Hayes-Anthony becom- ‘What is this world coming to serve as the first director us for talent, and our students projects. And I have come to munication program at JSU ing the first African-American to?’” of graduate studies for the de- were really sought after by the respect and admire her profes- - with the continued help and to win the prestigious Capitol And that slimly built trail- partment of mass communica- professionals. We were able sionalism. commitment of the students, Broadcasting Employee Honor blazing female reporter/anchor tion and later as head of the to get meaningful grants and “Aside from building a faculty, administrators and me- Award from the station. also met with some physical department. During her tenure professional in residence pro- strong Communication depart- dia, we can build a first class Her big break into this white racial challenges during her as department chair, the effort grams.” ment (and producing excellent program of which we can all be male dominated profession at early career. 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4 • the mississippi link MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Beverly Nelson Shaw September 15, 1959 - March 15, 2015

God plucked a rose from his Beverly was educated in Jack- Ambulance Service, Beverly pro- Beverly was also promoted to fire in Disney World in earthly garden on Sunday morn- son Public School District and vided advanced medical care to captain, served as a reserve JPD 2007. ing, March 15, 2015 and after a graduated from Lanier High the citizens of Jackson. officer, and sat on the advisory Beverly loved her courageous battle, Beverly Nel- School in 1977. Beverly earned Continuing to pursue her ad- Board for Hinds Junior College. family, and she will son Handy Shaw went home many honors and awards at Lani- vanced career goals, Beverly Beverly loved animals and be especially missed to be with her Lord and Savior. er where she was a class favorite. graduated at the top of her class at one time wanted to become a by her mom, Lot- Beverly, affectionately known as During her senior year, she was from the Jackson Fire Academy veterinarian. She worked at the tie. They would talk “Bebby” to her family, was born selected as a senior homecom- and was awarded the “Top Stu- Powell Veterinary Clinic in Jack- daily and after Bev- on September 15, 1959 in Jack- ing maid, and was also inducted dent Award.” son, often bringing home stray erly retired, she and son, Miss. to Mr. and Mrs. Henry in Lanier’s Maroon & White Hall While with the City of Jack- animals and caring for them. her mom would go & Lottie Nelson. She was the of Fame which recognized the son’s Fire Department, Beverly Beverly married Cecil Handy ‘junk” shopping of- sixth of eight children. She was top seniors for their academic worked long hours, and was who preceded her in death. She ten. The highlight of the apple of her dad’s eye, and and civic contributions. Beverly well-respected by her peers in would later meet Richard Shaw, their shopping trips when she couldn’t get her way, delivered the commencement the firehouse. She was ultimately the other half of her heartbeat would be curly fries they would often hear her say, speech for her class which was promoted to EMS coordinator in while teaching dance at Adhi- from Arby’s. “Don’t talk to Bebby!” Beverly entitled, “Visions of Reality.” 1991, becoming both the first fe- ambo School. These two would Her memories was preceded in death by her sis- After graduation, Beverly at- male and first African American spend the next 29 years building will be cherished by her loving Frederick (Adriann) Nelson, ter, Janice Miller, and her father, tended Jackson State University to serve in this position. a dynasty with their two sons, husband, Richard Shaw; devoted Houston, Texas; Steve Nelson, Henry “Bud” Nelson. where she was member of the She taught emergency medical Richard Allen Handy and Shi- sons, Richard Allen Handy and Flora, Miss.; Three grandchil- As a young child, Beverly con- prancing J-Settes!” She gradu- refresher classes to Emergency mon Christopher Thomas Shaw. Shimon Christopher Thomas dren, Caleb, Elijah and Bailey fessed Christ and was baptized at ated with honors from Jackson Medical Technicians (EMTs), Beverly worked tirelessly at Shaw, all of Jackson, Miss.; Shavers; Four stepchildren, Ger- Farish Street Baptist Church in State with a B.S. in biology. A and also served as an instructor Richard’s side to help start Dy- her mom, Lottie Nelson, Flora, ald Gettis, Latonya Anderson, Al- Jackson, Miss. She would later compassionate person who loved on the training staff. A pioneer nastics, their screenprinting and Miss.; Three sisters, Patricia (La- phonso Johnson, Blake Stoner; a join Anderson United Methodist to serve others, Beverly complet- in her field, she served as a role promotional business. mar) Radney, Birmingham, Ala.; goddaughter, Angela Powell; and Church. It was Beverly’s deep ed paramedic training with the model for many female fire per- Soul-mates and business part- Rochelle (Burton) Ballard, Phoe- a host of nieces, nephews, and and abiding faith in God that gave University of Mississippi Medi- sonnel who would later follow ners, Richard and Beverly com- nix, Ariz.; Gloria Nelson, Flora, other relatives and friends. her the strength to get through the cal Center; one of the first para- her. pleted their dynasty when they Miss.; three brothers, Darryl Funeral services were held Sat- difficult trials of her illness. medics to work with the AMR During her tenure with the City, eloped while on family vacation (Mildred) Moore, Bolton, Miss.; uday, March 21, 2015. Austin Curry Ross Sr. February 2, 1932 - March 11, 2015

Austin Curry (“AC”) Ross Sr. 21-year-old Dora Glasper one baritone voice; he sang in the family reunions and served as its by his parents; two was born in Magnolia, Miss., weekend during a night on the male chorus and the gospel national treasurer until his death. brothers, Roosevelt Tuesday, February 2, 1932 as the town in Dora’s hometown of chorus faithfully throughout his In 1997, AC retired and moved Ross and Major second son of TC (“Tom”) and Houma, La. years there. AC also served as back to the land of his birth with Curtis Ross; one Leucretia (Simmons) Ross. AC It was less than a year later, the director of the Youth Depart- his bride. He rejoined Kelly sister, Geraldine was baptized at an early age and Thursday, May 12, 1955, when ment in the early 1970s, produc- Church and served as a deacon. Ross; his son Mel- attended the church of his an- he married his sweetheart after ing future leaders for the church. In the midway point of the vin Ross; and his cestry, Kelly Missionary Baptist moving to Milwaukee, Wis. to His love for good music (and first decade of the 21st cen- beloved wife of 58 Church in rural Magnolia, near find suitable work. Dora’s) translated into a serious tury, he joined Walker’s Chapel years, Dora. the township of Osyka. They soon initiated God’s musical passion for his sons and Freewill Baptist Church of Mc- He is survived He grew up working his par- command to be fruitful and mul- ultimately his grandchildren. Comb, Miss., under the pastoral by five children, ents’ farm, learning to garden, tiply, adding six boys to their AC filled his station wagon to leadership of Gregory Partman, Steven (Olivia) of taking care of animals, and the family: Steven in 1957, Mel- over-capacity as he carted his serving on the church’s deacon Milwaukee, Wis., enjoying sport of fishing and vin in 1958, twins Bernell and sons (The Gospel Messengers) board. Bernell (Youlander) hunting. He attended Rose Hill Vernell in 1959, Roosevelt in and their “groupies” from one Upon the death of his wife, of Jackson, Miss., High School and in later years 1960, and Austin Jr. in 1962. singing engagement to another. Dora, he returned home to Kelly Vernell (Bever- served as a board member of the In 1957, AC and his young Never was a father more proud Baptist where he remained un- ley) of Dallas, Texas, Roosevelt Craft Funeral Home, at 210 high school family reunion. bride joined in fellowship with of his singing-sons than AC of til he took ill and lived out his (Debra) of Milwaukee, and Martin Luther King Dr., Mc- AC served his country in the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist the “Ross Boys.” remaining months in Jackson, Austin Jr. of Milwaukee; two Comb, Miss. hosted visitation, Army during the Korean War Church, in Milwaukee, under He worked in a variety of ca- Miss., under hospice and family brothers, Wallace (Shirleen) of Friday, March 20. The funeral, conflict. He returned to the state the sequential pastorates of C.V. pacities, generally in blue collar care. Magnolia, Miss., and Rolland burial, and repast were held and began working his way from Harrington and Leroy B. Mixon. labor. During his 30-year stint Austin, who was affection- (Birdie) Ross; a sister-in-law, at Kelly Missionary Baptist the South to the eastern shores There, he became a trustee and with the Coca Cola Bottling Co., ately known by his children and Lillie Mae Simmons; and a host Church, 7005 Osyka Progress helping to complete the New then served as a deacon. he was elected and served with grandchildren as “Superman,” of cousins, nieces, nephews, Rd., Osyka, Miss., Saturday, Jersey pipeline. He raised his six boys in the distinction as the union stew- entered into eternal life Wednes- grandchildren, grand-nieces, March 21, 2015. Rev. Kendal It was November 1954 when church. He loved to sing, dis- ard. He was also very active in day, March 11, 2015 at 11:28 grand-nephews, other relatives Poole officiated and Rev. Grego- a 22-year-old AC first met playing a delightfully smooth initiating and leading numerous p.m. He was preceded in death and friends. ry Partman presented the eulogy. Stephanie Parker-Weaver, “the fighter, warrior,” passes By Stephanie R. Jones a state plan to take it by emi- missed by her friends.” He said her appeal broad- anie have married Contributing Writer nent domain for development Wayne McDaniels, Jack- ened with breast cancer ac- each other three Ask just about anybody of the Nissan North America son Branch NAACP presi- tivities, especially pushing times but have about community activist and facility. dent, said, “Weaver was one awareness of the Her2 gene never divorced. advocate Stephanie Parker- She was actively involved of the most dedicated persons that predisposes some to a The first time Weaver and you’ll hear words in former Jackson Mayor that graced this city and state. rare form of breast cancer. was 1988. The like “fighter, warrior, commit- Frank Melton’s elections and Her determination and hard “And she did it really well,” second was 20 ted and passionate.” worked with his administra- work for what she believed he added. years later after Parker-Weaver built a tion. She helped re-establish in will never be matched. The Brenda Scott, another ally she became ill strong reputation as one who a Jackson chapter of the NAACP family will miss her of Parker-Weaver’s, called with cancer. The fought hard for the civil and Southern Christian Leader- and keep her memories dear her a friend who stood against third was at 25 human rights of others. Her ship Conference and served to us.” all odds for what was right. years when she efforts were felt in areas in as its executive secretary and State Rep. James “Jimmy” “Whether it was the emi- was cancer free. Jackson and throughout the worked in the Jackson Branch Evans worked with Parker- nent domain fight with Nis- Bishop Stall- state of Mississippi. Her “un- of the NAACP. Weaver in re-establishing the san, fighting back against worth, who per- stoppable” attitude earned her She was a 1980 graduate of Mississippi chapter of the her rare form of cancer, over formed all the the nickname “Sister Hurri- Callaway High School and at- Southern Christian Leader- which she claimed healing; ceremonies, the cane.” tended Jackson State Univer- ship Conference and on the fighting back against her con- couple “speak A Jackson native, Parker- sity and Tougaloo College. Canton Nissan issue. gestive heart failure even after love through Weaver died Tuesday, March Bishop Jeffrey Stallworth “She adopted the causes of she knew additional surgery each.” 24, 2015 at St. Dominic Hos- of Word and Worship Church, black and white landowners,” wasn’t an option, against the Weaver said pital, from congestive heart where Parker-Weaver attend- Evans said. Parker-Weaver UMMC when she was con- Stephanie was es- failure, according to her hus- ed, has known her for more organized a team of lawyers vinced that monies set aside pecially proud of band Cordell Weaver, who than 35 years. (and funds for the fight), who for a cancer treatment des- the autobiography was by her side. She was 52. “She was strong, she was took the case all the way to tination was being used for she wrote in 2009, One of her last passions was serious and she was steady the U.S. Supreme Court and others purposes; just a fighter Rebirth: A Breast providing service and encour- and steadfast in everything emerged victorious in 2002, with a purpose always,” said Cancer Journey agement to breast cancer pa- that she did - in her causes, he said. Scott. of Many; Survival Parker-Weaver, Sept. 30, 1962 - March 24, 2015 tients and survivors, through in her marriage, in her spiri- Erik Fleming called Parker- During the 2014 Christmas of Few, and the a nonprofit organization she tuality,” said Stallworth, who Weaver his sister and men- season, the alliance provided founding of Rebirth. charge of arrangements. Ser- founded in 2008, Rebirth Al- performed her and Weaver’s tor in the struggle for human pink blankets and other items In addition to her husband, vices will be held Saturday, liance, Inc. She too was a sur- wedding and recommitment rights and dignity. “We didn’t to those receiving chemo Parker-Weaver is survived March 28, 10 a.m. at Word vivor of a rare form of breast ceremonies. always agree or take the same treatment at St. Dominic Hos- by stepsons Marcus Weaver, and Worship Interdenomina- cancer. U.S. Congressman Bennie side on every campaign/issue, pital because she knew they Michael Weaver and Maurice tional Church, 6286 Hang- In 1999, Parker-Weaver was G. Thompson said, “Stepha- but more times than not, we would be cold in the hospital. Weaver. She was preceded ing Moss Rd., Jackson, MS key advocate in a success- nie was a fighter until the end. stood together to challenge All who spoke of Parker- in death by her father, Civil 39206. ful fight to keep residents of She did a tremendous amount the comfortable and comfort Weaver also mentioned her Rights Attorney Frank Parker Stephanie R. Jones can be Canton and Madison County of good for the Jackson com- the challenged,” said Flem- husband of 26 years, Cordell and mother Carolyn. reached at srjones13@gmail. from losing their land under munity and will be greatly ing. Weaver. He said he and Steph- People’s Funeral Home has com or (601) 454-0372. www.mississippilink.com MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 THE mississippi link • 5 NATIONAL

6 • the mississippi link MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Preparing for 2016 campaign, Hillary Clinton embracing Obama By Julie Pace And Ken Thomas director of the Republican Gov- some of his centrist policies, fram- curity team. But there have been Associated Press ernors Association. “Obama is no ing the contest against Republican few public signs of that in recent WASHINGTON - Rather than Reagan, and America is ready for George W. Bush as “the people months. keeping him at arm’s length, Hill- the end of his presidency, not the versus the powerful.” Bill Clinton Clinton has avoided comment- ary Rodham Clinton is embracing extension of it.” said in his autobiography that the ing on U.S.-Israeli relations in President Barack Obama - some- Clinton, who is expected to an- message mobilized conservative recent weeks, which have been times even literally. nounce her campaign in April, interest groups against Gore. strained by Prime Minister Ben- Clinton had been expected to hasn’t presented an overarching “The problem with the slogan jamin Netanyahu’s opposition to look for some ways to separate message of where she would take was that it didn’t give Al the full Palestinian statehood and his late herself from the president to avoid the country. For now, she’s talk- benefit of our record of economic campaign warning that Arab vot- the impression that having her in ing about finding consensus and and social progress or put into ers were heading to the polls “in the White House would amount building on “what has worked in sharp relief Bush’s explicit com- droves,” comments he has since to a third Obama term. But as she the past.” mitment to undo that progress,” backtracked. prepares for another presidential She has also begun taking on Bill Clinton wrote. The populist Clinton also has largely backed campaign, Clinton has aligned the Republican-led Congress - approach, he argued, “sounded to Obama’s decision to take military herself with Obama far more often recently blasting the House GOP some swing voters that Al, too, action against the Islamic State than not. budget plan on Twitter, the letter might change the economic direc- group in Iraq and Syria. She’s sup- written by Senate Republicans tion of the country.” ported his nuclear negotiations On Monday, a few hours af- FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2012 file photo, President Barack Obama, ac- that was seen as interference in One of Hillary Clinton’s most with Iran and joined him in sharp- ter meeting Obama at the White companied by then-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, speaks Iran nuclear talks and delays in the public breaks with Obama came ly criticizing Republican senators House, Clinton tweeted a list of in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. Rather than confirmation Loretta Lynch as at- last summer when she took a who wrote to Tehran’s leadership accomplishments of the presi- keeping him at arm’s length, Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing dent’s health care law on its fifth torney general. veiled shot at his “Don’t Do Stu- warning that Congress could dis- President Barack Obama - sometimes even literally. AP Photo/Manuel anniversary. “Repeal those things? Aligning herself with Obama Balce Ceneta, File pid Stuff” foreign policy doctrine. rupt a deal. Embrace them!” she declared, may pose fewer risks than once In an interview with The Atlantic It’s unclear whether Clinton posting an old photo of herself ex- thought. While his approval rat- when she actually disagrees with presidency would mark a change magazine, she said, “Great nations will ultimately back a nuclear tending her arms to hug Obama at ing is still under 50 percent, it has him, it would be unwise to create in style. While Obama has long need organizing principles, and deal if the U.S. and its negotiating the White House. stabilized following a noticeable differences where none truly ex- been criticized for his lack of out- ‘don’t do stupid stuff’ is not an or- partners achieve one. But she was The tactics carry risk with an dip last year. Obama could help ists. reach to Congress, Clinton has em- ganizing principle.” involved in the administration’s electorate that often seeks change Clinton connect with the diverse “Manufacturing agreement or phasized the importance of having Clinton scrambled to walk back early efforts to start secret talks after one party runs the White coalition of voters who powered disagreement to score some po- strong ties across the aisle, saying the jab, calling up her old boss to with the Iranians, dispatching her House for eight years. Republi- him to two victories. And perhaps litical points would be a mistake,” “I don’t think there’s any substi- try to smooth things over. Obama policy adviser, Jake Sullivan, to cans are already warning voters more important, the economy is Pfeiffer said. “Candidates that get tute to building relationships.” and Clinton met in person a few lead them. that Clinton would merely cement steadily improving, with job cre- all tangled up trying align with or Hillary and Bill Clinton know days later and “hugged it out,” “It’s by no means a referen- Obama’s most unpopular policies ation up and unemployment down separate from their party or their firsthand what it’s like to be in the aides said. dum completely on the current and continue in his vein. to 5.5 percent. president have a very poor track White House when an ally is run- Still, foreign policy matters president,” Democratic strategist “She will have to break with Dan Pfeiffer, a longtime Obama record of success.” ning for the Oval Office. could be an area of divergence, Mike Feldman said of the 2016 Obama significantly and substan- adviser who recently left the White While Clinton has been avoid- In 2000, Vice President Al Gore reflecting Clinton’s position as campaign. “It will be a choice, and tively if she wants to win,” said House, said that while he expects ing substantive policy splits with distanced himself from Bill Clin- one of the more hawkish mem- President Obama won’t be one of Phil Musser, a former executive Clinton to break with the president the president, she’s suggesting her ton’s impeachment battles and bers of his first-term national se- the choices.”

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But you don’t, they are going to do Impala sped off, and they all ran in another report, it determined it to someone else. And just put or resisted when the car stopped Address that minorities in Ferguson are yourself in my shoes. What if it after a chase, according to court disproportionately stopped and was your family member?” documents; Joshua was given a City, State, Zip searched, fined for petty of- Joshua was 20 years old, an suspended jail sentence and pro- fenses and subject to excessive aspiring rapper and overnight bation. Phone police force. stocker at Wal-Mart. Known to In anticipation of the grand If blacks have reason to dis- his buddies as “Twin,” and de- jury’s decision, Wal-Mart had trust police, that distrust also scribed by friends and relatives decided to close, and Joshua was e-Mail makes it harder for police to as playful and quick to smile, happy to have the night off. investigate crimes - especially he graduated from Jennings Se- According to interviews with CHECK r 1 year r 2 year r 3 year in Ferguson, especially over nior High School, and lived at relatives and friends, he spent ONE the past eight months. “Just the time of his death with his the afternoon and evening visit- with that time frame, with the mother and siblings in Universi- ing with his cousins at his aunt’s whole Michael Brown case, and ty City, about a 20-minute drive house. At 7:48 p.m., Joshua, $32 $64 $96 the hatred toward law enforce- south from Ferguson. He spent who liked to share pictures of 1 year 2 year 3 year ment, our detectives are having his last day hanging out with himself flashing cash, posted subscription subscription subscription a tough time with people com- relatives at his aunt’s house in his last public message on Face- ing forward and letting us know Ferguson, where he often stayed what happened,” said Shawn to be closer to his job. Ferguson Thank you for your order. Order a subscription for a friend! McGuire, a spokesman for the Joshua had had brushes with Continued on page 7 HEALTH

www.mississippilink.com MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 THE mississippi link • 7 Male nurses scarce but make more Obama says he’s ready to sign money than women RNs: study medicare doctor payment fix By Lindsey Tanner geographic location, nursing Study Methods AP Medical Writer By Lindsey Tanner specialty and years of experi- The researchers analyzed AP Medical Writer CHICAGO - Even in an oc- ence trimmed that $10,000 pay 1990-2008 salary trends from cupation that women over- gap by about half. The gap was a discontinued government WASHINGTON - President whelmingly dominate, they still smaller in hospitals than in out- survey of registered nurses, Barack Obama said Wednesday earn less than men, a study of patient centers but it existed in and from U.S. Census com- that he’s ready to sign good bi- nurses found. all nursing specialties except munity surveys in 2001-13. partisan legislation to fix Medi- The gender gap for regis- orthopedics. Nearly 300,000 registered care’s doctor payment problem, tered nurses’ salaries amounts The biggest pay gap by posi- nurses were involved in both without endorsing any specific to a little over $5,000 yearly on tion - about $17,300 - was for data sets. legislation. average and it hasn’t budged nurse anesthetists; the smallest The Reasons Without a fix, doctors face a 21 in more than 20 years. That - nearly $4,000 - was for mid- The study didn’t examine percent cut in Medicare fees, the pay gap may not sound big - dle-management nurses. why the pay gap exists, but consequence of a 1990s budget it’s smaller than in many other While average annual nurs- Muench listed several pos- law that Congress has repeatedly professions - but over a long ing salary for both genders has sible reasons: waived. career, it adds up to more than increased since 1988, the first -Some women nurses may The House is expected to vote $150,000, said study author Ul- year studied, the pay gap has leave the work force to have Thursday on a bill with rare sup- rike Muench, a professor and remained unchanged. children, returning to a lower port from both top leaders in the researcher at the University of Men Outnumbered pay scale than male peers who House that would permanently President Barack Obama speaks on the fifth anniversary of his health- California, San Francisco. Among the more than two continued working during fix the problem. Obama backed care law, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in the South Court Auditorium “We were somewhat sur- million registered nurses na- those absences. the idea of a fix at a White House of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House com- prised to see that this gap was tionwide, about 10 percent are -Male nurses may be bet- event marking this week’s five- plex in Washington. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta so persistent over the years, men, according to 2013 data, ter at negotiating pay raises, year anniversary of his signing given the female-dominated the most recent year studied. as has been suggested in re- the Affordable Care Act, while shifting a larger share of doctors’ the quality - not quantity - of ser- profession where you would Census data show the gender search on gender pay gaps in stopping short of backing the pay so that it’s keyed to quality, vices rendered. Earlier this year think women may have caught gap in nursing has narrowed other professions. House compromise. rather than quantity, of service. the administration set a goal to up with men” or surpassed a little since 1970, when only -Gender discrimination. “As we speak, Congress is The Medicare fix is packaged tie 30 percent of Medicare pay- them, Muench said. about three percent of nurses Muench said studies are working to fix the Medicare phy- with an extension of children’s ments to quality and value, but Five key points about nursing were men. needed to determine whether sician payment system. I have health insurance, funding for Obama wants to go further. and the new study, published in More men are getting nurs- any of these explains the gap. my pen ready to sign a good bi- community health centers and “A central notion in the Af- Tuesday’s Journal of the Amer- ing degrees than in previous The Quote partisan bill,” he said. dozens of other provisions. The fordable Care Act was we had an ican Medical Association: decades, so the gender gap is “Are we surprised? No. Are Asked later if that means outlook in the Senate is unclear. inefficient system with a lot of Women Outearned likely to continue to shrink, we dismayed? Yes,” McMe- Obama would sign the House The legislation aims for the waste that didn’t also deliver the The average 2013 salary for said Peter McMenamin, health namin said. “Any pay differ- bill, White House press secretary political center and is being criti- kind of quality that was needed male nurses was about $70,000, economist for the American entials should reflect differ- Josh Earnest said the administra- cized from the right and the left. that often put health care provid- versus about $60,000 for wom- Nurses Association, an advo- ences in experience and skill tion doesn’t have a position on Conservatives don’t like that ers in a box where they wanted en. Taking into account factors cacy group. He was not in- and not simply differences in it. But Earnest said the White most of the cost will be added to to do better for their patients, that influence salary including volved in the study. gender.” House puts “a lot of stock” into the federal deficit. Liberals object but financial incentives were Democratic Leader Nancy Pe- to higher premiums for upper- skewed the other way,” Obama losi’s position in support of the income beneficiaries, when drug said. Ferguson legislation. companies are not being asked to “We don’t need to reinvent the Continued from page 6 Republican House Speaker share the burden through Medi- wheel - you’re already figuring book: “All I want is sum mon- playful - he might cover the peep compelled to publicly state John Boehner also is behind the care rebates. out what works to reduce infec- ey.” hole after he knocked. But now, that Joshua had not appeared bill, in an unusual show of bi- Obama also announced a cost- tions in hospitals or help pa- Along with his relatives, and “It seemed like he was afraid before the grand jury. partisanship on health care amid cutting effort that the White tients with complicated needs,” still wearing his Wal-Mart uni- of something,” Webb said. “He Ferguson, with 21,000 the battles over President Barack House calls a Health Care Pay- Obama told health care provid- form, Joshua watched the vio- was looking all around like he residents, is not a large town. Obama’s overhaul. “If some- ment Learning and Action Net- ers gathered in the Eisenhower lence unfold on the TV news. needed to come in, but he never Perhaps inevitably, while thing bipartisan emerges from work. The White House said Executive Office Building next Joshua sent a private message asked to come in.” there has been no indication the House, that would be good more than 2,800 health care pro- to the West Wing. “What we to his girlfriend, Georgia Young, A tall, thin black man with that Joshua and Brown knew news,” Earnest said. viders, patients and consumer have to do is to share these best saying he needed to pick up a “a low haircut,” someone she each other, they did have The House bills calls for a peri- groups have agreed to take part. practices, these good ideas, in- coat from her apartment in the did not know, stood off to the connections. Webb was one. od of basically stable reimburse- The goal is to tie more pay- cluding new ways to pay for care Canfield Green complex, steps side. She asked Joshua who Another was Joshua’s long- ments, followed by gradually ments for health care services to so that we’re rewarding quality.” from where Brown had been the stranger was, and the man time friend Dorian Johnson, killed. Sometime that evening - quickly responded, “I’m his who had been with Brown it’s not entirely clear when, but cousin.” when he was killed and sub- Byrd it was at least a couple of hours “DeAndre looked up at him sequently told contradictory Continued from page 1 after he had sent the message - like it wasn’t his cousin, but stories about what he had that it could be days before in- ily, though his relatives did not lieve he would not have taken Young said Joshua showed up like he didn’t want to disagree seen and what had occurred. vestigators receive an autopsy attend. They called on authori- his own life. at her apartment. with him, like he was afraid,” Johnson told AP in a tele- report for 54-year-old Otis ties to thoroughly investigate Byrd served about 26 years Joshua was in and out of Webb recalled. phone interview that he was Byrd. the death. in prison after being convicted the apartment, Young said. At Webb said Joshua turned not sure why Joshua was out The report is expected to Byrd’s body was found of killing a store owner in Clai- one point, well after midnight, around and trotted down the that time of morning, but show whether Byrd was killed Thursday, March 19, hanging borne County in 1980. Noble he returned to the house of his stairs. The unknown man fol- speculated that it was prob- or committed suicide. Officials by a sheet from a tree in a ru- said Byrd reconnected with aunt, Monique Joshua, to pick lowed after him, catching up to ably “to support me.” have said 30 state, local and ral area outside Port Gibson, a friends and adjusted well after up an iPad he said he had been Joshua in the parking lot. They Johnson agreed to an federal investigators are on the small town near the Mississippi leaving prison. He said Byrd trying to sell. He had left her walked away together. The en- in-person interview about case. River. attended class reunions in 2008 house earlier with two iPads, tire visit lasted a minute or so, Joshua early last month; the However, Claiborne County His body is being cremated, and 2013. before returning for the third, Webb said. AP arranged to use a confer- Sheriff Marvin Lucas Sr. said and a memorial service is set Cooper said when he and his aunt said. About an hour after sunrise ence room at the Ferguson Friday that Byrd’s hands were for Friday, March 27, Brenda Byrd were in high school, they The last time he returned to the next morning, Joshua’s Municipal Public Library, not bound and it appeared Byrd Chambers of Rollins Funeral would talk about what they’d Georgia Young’s apartment, she corpse was found in the driver’s but he never showed up and had not stepped off anything. Home said. do if something terrible ever said he stayed for about a half seat of his white 2004 Pontiac stopped responding to mes- Meanwhile, about a dozen Elmo Cooper and Darrell happened in their lives. hour before slipping out of his Grand Prix. He had been shot sages. people gathered Monday in Noble, who graduated from “He was very adamant, very pants and into bed. Five minutes once in the left side of his head, Johnson hasn’t been the downtown Port Gibson to Port Gibson High School in adamant that he would never later, sometime around 2 a.m., and had been set on fire with only one reluctant to talk show support for Byrd’s fam- 1978 with Byrd, said they be- take his own life,” Cooper said. Joshua suddenly got out of bed, some sort of accelerant that left about Joshua and his death. grabbed three iPads and his pis- burns on his arm, fingers and An AP reporter attempted to tol, and departed, without say- legs. Based on the body’s con- interview more than a dozen “What I’m afraid of is the un- going investigation. Joshua’s Teresa Williams, who lives ing where he was going. Young dition, police say they believe residents who live in the imme- known, seriously, the unknown. mother told the AP investiga- in an apartment adjoining the said it wasn’t unusual for him he had been dead for several diate vicinity of where Joshua’s I don’t know who did this, and tors found $360 in her son’s parking lot where the body to have a weapon, because in hours. body was found, but most de- why. But I do want some jus- pocket. It’s not clear, then, if was found, told AP she saw that neighborhood, “everybody --- clined. There is a lot of suspi- tice,” Maria Joshua said. robbery could have been a mo- the car that morning through carries a gun.” She did find it Word spread quickly, fueled cion in this neighborhood, and So much is unknown: Was tive. her window and was disturbed unusual that he left behind the by blogs and Facebook post- few answers. it the jealous ex-boyfriend of Maria Joshua said the de- to learn that a man had died. iPads’ chargers if he was trying ings, that Joshua had been mur- The same day that AP inter- a lover? Was he set up for a scription of the man given She said police interviewed to sell the devices. dered because he had testified viewed Young and others at robbery? Did someone with a by Webb does not resemble her that day, and she told them After leaving Young’s apart- before the grand jury investi- Canfield Green and Northwinds score to settle use the chaos of any of her son’s cousins. She she heard gunshots all night ment, Joshua showed up at gating Brown’s death, presum- Apartments, the neighboring that night to shoot him while added that to her knowledge, long, but wasn’t sure when another apartment in Canfield ably giving a version favorable complex where his body was bullets were literally flying all none of his cousins went with the one that killed Joshua was Green and knocked on the door to police. The rumor gained found, someone threw a spark- over town? him to Webb’s apartment that fired. of a friend, Sabrina Webb - a traction when people pointed plug through the living room Webb told the AP that Josh- morning. “They asked me if I stuck my cousin of Michael Brown’s. It out the words spray-painted on window of Maria Joshua’s ua did not have any iPads with She said police haven’t told head out to see who was shoot- was between 2:30 and 3 a.m., the wall of a burned gas station home in a nearby city. Whether him when she saw him. Police her much - they say they do ing,” she recalled, standing in Webb said. She said Joshua nearby: “Snitches Get Stitches.” or not the incident was related won’t say if they recovered not want to compromise their the doorway of her apartment banged on the door so hard that It was so pervasive that the to her son’s death, it frightened iPads or a gun in the car with investigation. They have yet to and shaking her head. “I said, it startled her. He was usually county prosecutor’s office felt her. Joshua’s body, citing the on- talk to Joshua’s friend, Webb. ‘Why would I do that?’” GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com 8 • the mississippi link MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 www.mississippilink.com JPS Public and Media Relations professionals recognized by statewide organization The Mississippi Link Newswire Media professionals with the Jackson Public School District were recognized as first, second and third place winners in the Mississippi School Public Rela- tions Association’s (MSPRA) Awards of Excellence statewide competition. Instructional Television re- ceived first place in the audio visual category for a promotion- al video produced to promote the JPS Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages. Graphic arts received first place for publish- ing the JPS Annual Report. 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Mississippi State Senate honors Callaway High School for fourth straight basketball championship

Standing left to right are Senators Hillman T. Frazier and Sollie B. Norwood, assistant coach Trent Hysten, Jaquarious Kinnard, J’varui Thigpen, Decardo Day, head coach David Sanders, Senator John Horhn, Jamal Bolden, Marcus Summerville and Senator David Blount

The Mississippi Link Newswire past seven years. told the senate most of his play- The Mississippi Senate hon- Their dominance has drawn ers, including stars like Malik ored Callaway High School national attention for its play- Newman, the high scoring won- boys basketball team with pre- ers, who turned down the op- der of the team, were unable to sentation of Senate Concurrent portunity to represent the state attend because of testing, but Resolution 625, commending by playing in Dick’s Sporting thanked them for the honor and their winning of a fourth straight Goods High School Nationals said it was his goal to again win state championship title. because of an antiquated Mis- the state title next season. USA Today’s Super 25 ranked sissippi High School Activities Senator John Horhn, primary Callaway as the No. 4 program Association rule that prevented author of the resolution, said he in the country. Callaway has them from accepting the trip. would draft legislation to seek won six championships in the Head coach David Sanders removal of the ancient law. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 THE mississippi link • 9 JSU students front and center at Jackson City Council meeting

Dr. Patricia Murrain, coordinator of speech studies, addresses the Jackson City JSU President Carolyn W. Meyers (left) watches the Jackson City Council Tues- Council, Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Looking on are speech communications and day, March 24, 2015, along with (from left): Dr. Mary M. White, interim vice presi- theatre students Whitney Gibson, Randrika Henderson, Briana Davis; political dent of institutional advancement; Dr. William McHenry, executive director of Jordan Carter, a junior in political science, complains about deteriorating science junior Justin Wills, and speech communications and theatre junior Del- the Mississippi e-Center @JSU; and Dr. Otha Burton, executive director, JSU streets at the Jackson City Council meeting held at the Mississippi e-Center @ bert Griffin.P hotos by Charles A. Smith, JSU Institute of Government. JSU, March 24, 2015.

The Mississippi Link Newswire vis, Political Science junior Justin Mary Elizabeth Gilbert Mano- the JSU Department of Urban and ing on an Infrastructure Master back to the community,” she said. Jackson State University stu- Wills, and speech communications gin, a graduate student, told the Regional Planning and its students Plan that the Council is addressing. Jean C. Frazier, state relations dents stood front and center at and theatre junior Delbert Griffin. Council that substantive urban have proven invaluable in helping Not only current students, but coordinator, JSU Division of In- the Jackson City Council meeting Also singled out for her service and regional planning issues are in shape innovation in the Capital former students and their ties were stitutional Advancement, said the Tuesday held at the Mississippi e- as an intern by the Council was critical need. Citing the loss of the City. prominent at the meeting. Yarber, a Council previously held a meeting Center at JSU. Terriannah Anderson. “I’m very South Jackson Kroger store, she The Council also got an earful JSU grad, praised the university, as at the Student Center in 2013. Dr. Early on during the lengthy honored to be here tonight,” said suggested the Council: about potholes in and around the did Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth I. William McHenry, executive di- meeting that went on well into the freshman in graphic design - Approve tax increment financ- JSU campuses and the city where Stokes, who noted he was an alum rector of the e-Center, said this is the night, JSU student interns and from Jackson. ing for the area around Kroger, to students reside. as well as members of his family. the first time the Council has met Council members were recognized President Carolyn W. Meyers provide incentives for new busi- Both Jordan Carter, a junior in That prompted Ward 5 Council- there. by Council President DeKeither earlier in the meeting had wel- nesses; Political Science, and Kiyadh Burt, man Charles Tillman to remind the “It’s good to have the City Stamps, who lauded their enthu- comed the Council to the JSU - Consider more public/private a senior in Political Science, de- Council that JSU is in his district. Council back,” said Meyers. “We siasm, hard work and importance campus, noting that JSU and the partnerships that produced such tailed road woes that have caused The invocation was given by are pleased to share our resources to keeping the meetings going city are inextricably linked in the successes as the e-Center that was students, their parents, and local JSU Pastor Elbert McGowan. with them because our futures are smoothly. development of the city. “It’s im- converted from an abandoned citizens astronomical auto repair The Council also honored intertwined.” Dr. Patricia Murrain, coordina- portant to us because if the city building to a high-technology re- costs for wheel alignments, broken 81-year-old activist and retired Noting that JSU will also be tor of speech studies, addressed thrives, the university will thrive,” search facility, and the Jackson suspensions, and flat tires. school teacher Ineva May Pittman hosting a meeting of the Hinds the Council, introducing the stu- adding, “We’re all in this together.” Medical Mall which is now a “We didn’t get here overnight,” with its 2015 Woman of the Year County Board of Supervisors this dents to the packed ballroom at In that vein, between the many leader in health care and houses Yaber said about the deteriorat- Award. The 1956 year, Dr. Otha Burton, executive the e-Center. Receiving applause motions for authorizing contracts JSU’s School of Health Sciences, ing streets. They were a long time The JSU grad urged everyone in director, JSU Institute of Govern- were speech communications and and paying bills, the Council heard College of Public Service. coming and will take some time to attendance to step up their commu- ment, said “it’s good anytime we theatre students Whitney Gibson, from students about city issues that Mayor Tony Yarber welcomed fix. nity involvement. “I’m challeng- can bring government to the peo- Randrika Henderson, Briana Da- need to be addressed. Manogin’s suggestions and said Yarber said that the city is work- ing each of you to give something ple.” Bailey named MDCC staff Guest lecturer offers member of the month world-class expertise The Mississippi Link Newswire members repre- Jackie Bailey of Moorhead was senting different selected by her co-workers as Mis- areas of the col- sissippi Delta Community Col- lege. This com- lege’s Staff Member of the Month mittee randomly for March. selects a depart- Bailey serves as a technology ment each month, specialist in the college’s Office of and the employees Admissions. “The most enjoyable working in that de- part of my job at MDCC is work- partment select the ing with students,” said Bailey. award recipient. An MDCC employee for 20 For more infor- years, her daily responsibilities mation about the include entering admissions data, selection process, evaluating students for graduation, contact Felecia Guest lecturer Emanuele Berti interacts with MDCC students Blake Gibson and Michael Thompson as they watch an and providing overall support to Nash at fnash@ Euler’s disc demonstration of the sound created by two black holes colliding. Berti, an astrophysicist at the University students. msdelta.edu. of Mississippi, spoke to MDCC students this week in two lectures. The MDCC Development For more in- The Mississippi Link Newswire Foundation, Inc. and Sodexo formation, visit Berti made two presentations Physical Review Letters, one (MDCC Cafeteria) sponsor the MDCC’s website Mississippi Delta Commu- for MDCC students on some of the most prestigious peer- Staff Employee of the Month at www.msdelta. nity College students gained deep subjects: black holes and reviewed academic journals Award. The staff appreciation edu or call 662- in depth scientific insights this gravitational waves. in the field. The paper detailed committee is comprised of staff 246-6322. Bailey week from an expert in astro- He’s part of a global team of how the scientists explored physics. scientists that has uncovered a the impact of the black hole Emanuele Berti, Ph.D., curious case of “cannibalism” spins on the dynamics of high- associate professor of as- among super-massive black energy black hole collisions. tronomy and physics at the holes in space. “When black holes collide, MDCC Associate Degree University of Mississippi, The research findings by their encounter gives birth to was a guest lecturer on the Berti and three co-authors large amounts of gravitational Moorhead campus Monday. appeared in the July issue of waves,” Berti said. Nursing students visit Capitol “These waves are traveling ripples in the fabric of space- The Mississippi Link Newswire (ADN) Program at Mississippi time-the same fabric that Mississippi Delta Community Delta Community College is de- black holes are made of.” College sophomores in the asso- signed to provide educational op- According to the team’s ciate degree nursing program re- portunities to qualified students results, when black holes col- cently attended a legislative event for a rewarding career that will lide close to the speed of light, at the State Capitol. help meet the expanding health the outcome of their encoun- MDCC students met many sen- care needs of the community. The ter is surprising: regardless ators and representatives, toured program prepares individuals to of their structure, the black the Capitol and represented the practice as a registered nurse. holes swallow the waves they college and their new profession Graduates receive an associ- generated, eating about half well. ate of applied science degree and of their gravitational - wave Senator Willie Simmons, D- are eligible to take the National progeny. Cleveland, visited with the stu- Council Licensing Examination “Therefore, two small black dents and provided insight into (NCLEX) for licensure as regis- holes colliding at large ener- the state’s legislative process. Stu- tered nurses. MDCC’s ADN was gies may result in two slow- dents also researched health care established in 1964 and has an moving, fat black holes.” related bills and were encouraged overall pass rate of 99 percent on For more information, visit to embrace the political process the national licensure exam. MDCC’s website at www. that often influences health care For more information, visit msdelta.edu or call 662-246- decisions. MDCC’s website at www.msdelta. Sophomore Associate Degree Nursing students from Mississippi Delta Community College pose with State Sen. Willie 6322. The Associate Degree Nursing edu or call 662-246-6322. Simmons at the Capitol earlier this month. 10 • THE mississippi link MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 www.mississippilink.com

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By Daphne Higgins female gender and there are Religion Editor still many struggles ahead, Proverbs, the ultimate life coach Here we are but as women who walk in at the end of God, we have overcome and By Rev. Leon Collier envy sinners, but continue in says, “continue in the fear of be over, and then the godly Women’s His- accomplished much and as Special to The Mississippi Link the fear of the LORD all the the LORD all the day.” There shall begin their best life. tory Month and we continue to praise Him, In this week’s day.” Don’t let the prosperity is a reason why the Lord in- Edwin Edwards, who is an there is still so there is so much that we will discussion of and glamour of some wicked structs us to fear Him at all ex-convict and former gover- much more to do! “Proverbs, the people discourage you. One times. The word of God tells nor of Louisiana went to pris- share. Honestly, Now, the mother in me can- ultimate life writer went on to say, “We us that if we fear God, it drives on for extortion. Now in his the contributions made by the not let this week end without coach,” we will must not harbor in our hearts out discontentment and grants eighties, he married a thirty- women of America could be a special salute to someone continue with any secret discontent at the us happiness. Proverbs 28:14 five year old woman that was shared every week of the year who is near and dear to my our study on providence of God, though it says, “Happy is the man who his pen pal when he was in but the actual celebration has heart, my baby boy, John “Contentment.” seems to benefit the wicked, fears the LORD always…” If prison. They have a baby and come to an end (even though Higgins, II. The word of God definitely nor are we to wish ourselves we learn to fear God always he is running for U.S. Sena- I will continue to spotlight March 28, marks the 19th instructs us on how to live a to be in their condition.” You then we can always be content tor. When asked what about my sisters across the course birthday of my youngest contented life, as we saw last may not agree, but to wish no matter what, rich or poor. the people who say why we of the year). I asked that you child. As the mother of a son week during our first three you were in some else’s shoes By the way, listen to how should vote for an ex-con- indulge me then and now I do and daughter, it has always points. Today we will begin says that you are not fully the Matthew Henry Com- vict, Edwards responded, the same because I am going been my prayer that my chil- with the philosophy of con- grateful for what God has al- mentary defined fear in Prov- “Since politicians are crooks to discuss several topics with dren would grow to respect tentment and continue with ready provided for you in the erbs 28:14: “…there is a fear anyway you may as well vote you this week. each other and those around additional points. present time. which is so far from having for an experienced one.” He First, as I mentioned ear- them; they would grow to be Now, let us look at I Tim- Verse 17 not only tells us torment in it that it has in it went on to say that it would lier, Women’s History Month leaders in their respective ar- othy 6:7-8, the rationale or not to be discontent when sin- the greatest satisfaction.” The be better for me financially to is coming to an end and oh, eas of interest and know that philosophy of contentment: ners prosper, but it also tells us kind of fear verse 14 refers to not run, but I just feel like I what a wonderful month it none of this is possible with- “For we brought nothing into how we can maintain our con- is not dread or being terrified, have to do it. He just cannot has been. The days of this out God’s hand guiding them the world, and it is clear that tentment: “…continue in the but rather it is a high respect, let go of that kind of life, be- month have been filled with along the way. we can carry nothing out. But fear of the LORD all the day.” to be in awe of and loving ing in the lime light and hav- information about strong Af- My son has developed into having food and clothing, we Discontentment will cause adoration which has in it great ing people know his name. rican American women and a loving and caring young will be content.” First, the you to lose focus of God and contentment. Not only will He is not content with liv- the contributions they have man, who will in years (many philosophy of contentment is you will place the situation of you be happy if you fear God ing a quiet life with his wife made to better a nation; the years I might add), make a that none of this stuff in the other people above God. constantly, but also Proverbs and baby although he should world. good husband for his chosen world belongs to you anyway One writer said, “…main- 23:18 says, “…surely there is be since he is in the twilight Now, let me share the spouse. He is very obedi- so, why worry about things tain high thoughts of God in a reward, and your expecta- season of his life. words of the Lord as we bring ent and for those who know that belong to someone else? our minds at all times…” In tion shall not be cut off.” The Rev. Leon Collier is the the official month of celebra- him, yes, he’s my silly play- Secondly, if you have food, this context, one who is dis- wicked that thrives in their pastor of Makarios Wor- tion to a close. ful child but he is a man-child clothes, and shelter then you content makes the blessings material gains will be pun- ship Center, 464 Church • Genesis 2:18 who knows that his mother have enough to make you of the person they envy great- ished, but those who fear the Rd., Madison. Residents of “Then the LORD God said, and father both know God content. If you have the basic er than God. So, in order to Lord will be blessed for the Madison, he and wife, Min- ‘It is not good for the man to and we expect him to be a necessities, you have all you avoid being discontent we are long haul. ister Yolanda; are the proud be alone; I will make him a servant of the Lord, as well. need. Thirdly, if you live a to constantly walk in the fear Therefore, it is not wise to parents of three daughters. helper suitable for him.’” Thank you, Lord, for the holy life and learn to be con- of the Lord. begrudge the wicked for the He received degrees from • Proverbs 31:10-19; 26- 31 blessing of a son. To my baby tent, God promised to bless What is walking in the fear liberty they take to sin or the Criswell College in Dallas; “An excellent wife, who boy, Happy Birthday JP! you with more stuff that does of the Lord? We must sub- success they have in sin, be- Southern Methodist Uni- can find? For her worth is far Moving on - In case you not belong to you. I Timothy ject ourselves to His word in cause it will cost them dearly versity - Perkins School of above jewels. The heart of didn’t know, Women His- 6:6, “But godliness with con- obedience and learn to accept one day. Therefore, they are Theology; and a Masters her husband trusts in her, And tory Month is also Sisterhood tentment is great gain.” No- whatever comes our way and to be pitied not envied which of Divinity from Memphis he will have no lack of gain. Month. Many female orga- tice it did not say “gain,” but make pleasing God our main is why Proverbs 23:21 says, Theological Seminary. A She does him good and not nizations have and are still it said “great gain.” When you objective. The Holy Ghost “For the drunkard and the pastor for 23 years, Collier evil All the days of her life. celebrating each other within learn to be content with what brought to mind that when we glutton shall come to pover- serves as a volunteer chap- • She looks for wool and their circles of love. At this God has already given you it make pleasing God our main ty...” There are consequences lain for various law enforce- flax And works with her time, I would like to thank is then He can trust you with goal we can remain content, for overindulging in any- ment agencies in the metro hands in delight. She is like God for each of them. more. but when we make pleasing thing with no regard for the area and for the Mississippi merchant ships; She brings Now, of course, I have to Fourtly, don’t allow the self the main objective then Lord. If you fear God, your Governor’s Mansion. He her food from afar. She rises give a special shout-out to my success of others make you we will become discontent life’s story will have a happy may be reached by calling also while it is still night And wonderful group of sisters. discontent. Proverbs 23:17 eventually. ending unlike the wicked. 601.260.3016, 601.855.7898 gives food to her household On March 14, 1981, I, along reads: “Let not your heart Once again Proverbs 23:17 This life’s trouble will soon or e-mail [email protected]. And portions to her maidens. with 43 other chapter sisters, • She considers was initiated into a very il- a field and buys lustrious group, known as it; From her earn- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, ings she plants Inc., an organization founded R e i g n i n g A nn o u n c emen t s a vineyard. She on Christian principles. Here girds herself I am, 34 years later, and still with strength a financially active member New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 2920 Mt. Helm Baptist Church, 300 E. Church St., And makes her of the organization that does arms strong. She great work for the communi- Highway 468, Pearl, will be the location where Jackson, will have a special schedule on Sunday, senses that her ties we serve. gain is good; Her Now, I have to close by Empowering Leaders for the 21st Century Church March 29. Sunday School will begin at 8 a.m. and lamp does not go saying, “It’s wonderful to be out at night. a woman.” – UPLIF International will present the Pastors worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. For more • She opens Thank you, God, for the fu- and Ministers Conference on Friday, March 27, information, e-mail [email protected] or call her mouth in ture that you have charted for wisdom, And each of us. I also thank you at 7:15 p.m. and Saturday, March 28, at 8:30 a.m. 601.353.3981. Rev. CJ Rhodes is the pastor. the teaching of for the past that you have al- kindness is on lowed us to live. Because of A registration fee is required. To RSVP, please her tongue. She our past, we can better appre- looks well to ciate our future and the love visit uplif.eventbrite.com. For more information New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 Watkins Dr., the ways of her that grows stronger within call 601.932.4444 or visit www.nbcfonline.org. Jackson, Music Ministry will present “Have You household, And each of us every day. does not eat the So, you see, during this Bishop James Griffin is the pastor. Heard About Jesus?” – an Easter musical on Palm bread of idle- month of celebration, there ness. Her chil- are so many stories that have Sunday, March 29, at 11 a.m. For more informa- dren rise up and been told, and so many more College Hill M. B. Church, 1600 Florence Ave., tion call 601.366.7002 or visit http://newhope- bless her; Her to hear. When you can, please husband also, allow yourself to share a sto- Jackson, will celebrate its 108th Church Anni- baptist.org/. Rev. Jerry Young is the pastor. and he praises ry with others. her, saying: Remember the verse that versary on Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, March ‘Many daughters I often share with you - Isa- have done nobly, iah 52:7 (NIV), which reads: 29. On Saturday, a picnic will be held on the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 1245 Tunica St., But you excel “How beautiful on the moun- church grounds from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. On Sun- Jackson, will host its Sunday School Teacher’s them all.’ tains are the feet of those who • Charm is de- bring good news, who pro- day, March 29, Sunday School will begin at 8:30 Appreciation Program on Sunday, March 29, at ceitful and beau- claim peace, who bring good ty is vain, But tidings, who proclaim salva- a.m. and Worship Service will begin at 10 a.m. 9:45 a.m. For more information call 601.969.3511 a woman who tion, who say to Zion, Your fears the LORD, God reigns!” Dr. Valmadge T. Towner, president of Coahoma or visit www.mountnebochurch.com Rev. John A. she shall be The Mississippi Link, a Community College in Clarksdale, and pastor Wicks Jr., is pastor. praised. Give her messenger for news in and the product of around the state of Missis- of Friendship M. B. Church, Greenwood, will her hands, And sippi, would like to serve as let her works your personal messenger to be the guest minister. The celebration theme You are invited to the annual “Good Friday” ser- praise her in the share your news and the news gates.” of your place of worship and is “TEAM: Together Each Accomplishes Much” vices, which will be held at the Green Pastures To my beauti- those you may have visited. based on scripture from Ephesians 4:3 – 6 and Baptist Church, Friday - April 3, 2015 @ 12:00 ful, strong, hard- Contact Daphne M. Higgins working, and at religion@mississippilink. 1 Corinthians 12:12 – 13. For more information - noon. The church is located at 2239 Flag Cha- dedicated sisters, com. Fax 601-896-0091 or I applaud you and mail your information to The call 601.655.2670. Rev. Michael T. Williams is pel Road, Jackson, MS. Come and be blessed by honor you. Life Mississippi Link, 2659 Liv- has not always ingston Road, Jackson, MS the pastor. great preaching and messages in song. been fair to the 39213.

www.mississippilink.com MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 THE mississippi link • 11 Do you want to be made well? - Part III preser v ed By Pastor Simeon R. Green III knew the man was sick, He story comes from John 5, Jesus told him to rise, verse 9 Still waters run deep Special to The Mississippi Link even knew how long he had verses 6 and 7, when Jesus tells us he was immediately By Shewanda Riley esied, or prayed for years ago. It Columnist Jesus meets a been sick. He knows all about asks the man if he wants to be made well. seems like everything else in life is man at the pool our wounds: what or who made well and the man’s re- When Jesus told this man “Still waters going in your favor: great job, new called Bethesda, caused them, how deep they sponse is not a “yes” or “no” to arise, He was pronouncing run deep” is a house, awesome car. But there’s who has been are and how long they have but rather excuses for why he healing on him. This healing phrase that I’ve this one area where there seems sick for 38 years. been there. is not yet healed. was instantaneous, leaving heard frequent- to be silence and inactivity…the This man has Just like with this man, During Jesus time on earth, no room for doubt, and this ly and always love life: no dates worth remem- been lying on a nothing is too severe for God we often heard Him say, man suddenly had hope again been intrigued bering and no relationships worth mat by the pool, hoping to be to heal. It does not matter if it “Your faith has made you and faith. When God heals us, by. Maybe it’s keeping. the first one in the pool when is a one week old, a 38-year- well.” He didn’t say that to He presents us with new op- because one of my fondest child- Recently released statistics the Angel stirs the waters, so old, or even a 98-year-old this man, this man did not portunities, opportunities to hood memories was playing on show that more women are choos- that he might be made well. wound. God sent Jesus to heal have faith. However, God make progress, opportunities the beach with my family when ing to remain single longer. And However, he was so weak us and He did not put limita- healed him despite his lack of to walk in His healing. I was four years old. I remember in the case of African American and feeble; somebody always tions on that healing. faith. God does not base His It is up to us whether we are the sand being hot and my older women, only 30 percent are in beats him into the water. Je- We find in Psalm 107:20, healing on our faith. He heals going to stay by the pool or sister almost getting pulled under legal marriages. For that 70 per- sus, knowing how long he “He sent His Word and healed because He desires to see His take up our bed and walk. by a mysterious sea creature. She cent who are never married or has been sick, asks him if he them and delivered them from children whole. Next week: “You can said it was something that grabbed divorced, there’s got to be some wants to be made well. I find their destruction.” Sometimes, He wants to change!” her leg and she felt like she was times of stillness. The question his response quite interesting. Also, we read in the Gospel test our faith in the situation. Rev. Simeon R. Green III getting pulled down. I still think it shouldn’t be where your man or He never answers Jesus’ of Luke 4:18, Jesus speaks, Other times, He simply wants is pastor of Joynes Road was just seaweed wrapped around woman is. The question should question. Instead, he gives “The Spirit of the Lord is upon to lavish His love on us, His Church of God, 31 Joynes her leg. be what do you do in the stillness the reason for why he cannot Me, because He has anointed children. In this case, this Road, Hampton VA 23669. Even though I was young, I still of singleness…when you don’t receive the healing offered in Me to preach the Gospel to man had all but lost hope and He is married to Velma L. remember being mesmerized by hear anything from God…not the pool. In John 5:8, Jesus the poor; He has sent Me to faith in ever getting well. God Green. He honorably served the water. I thought it was so beau- even, “I’m with you, my child?” says to the man, “Rise, take heal the brokenhearted, to chose to show His power and in the U.S. Army for 20 years. tiful. Now that I’m older, I can see Psalm 23:1-2 says, “The LORD up your bed and walk.” Verse proclaim liberty to the cap- in doing so caused the man to Rev. Green is a member of that the phrase “still waters run is my shepherd; I shall not want. 9 goes on to tell us, “And im- tives and recovery of sight have faith in Him. the National Association of deep” might explain my fascina- He makes me to lie down in green mediately the man was made to the blind, to set at liberty This man had suffered from Evangelism Church of God, tion with beaches and the ocean. pastures; He leads me beside the well, took up his bed and those who are oppressed; to his ailment for 38 years. He Anderson, Ind. He serves as I always wondered, “what were still waters.” walked.” proclaim the acceptable year was so weak that he could chairman of the Southeastern those ships doing sailing so peace- It may seem that when any part The first point I want to of the Lord.” not even get himself into the Association of The Church of fully miles away from the shore?’ of your life is still, it’s a perfect make is that Jesus not only Another thing I find in this pool before others. Yet, when God, Inc. Additionally, “still waters run opportunity to go deeper into the deep” means that when someone word of God. Go deeper in your is quiet that usually means there is commitment to serving him in more than meets the eye and that your local church home. Go deep- their exterior might mask some- er in your times of intimacy and thing else. prayer. 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12 • the mississippi link MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 www.mississippilink.com B l a c k o n o m i c s Three black Republicans’ Ask Alma Caught between Barack Alma Gill race to the bottom NNPA Advice Columnist By Lee A. Daniels and a ‘Hard Place’ treated his Democratic Senate col- NNPA Columnist Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 leagues as “the enemy,” as McDan- years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday By James Clingman thoughts. Maybe we can now ? NNPA Columnist Recently, I wrote iel promised to do. and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysas- turn to ourselves. Maybe now that today’s Re- He was in significant danger of [email protected]. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask The experi- we will fully understand the publican Party is losing. Mississippi’s black voters - Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma. ment that fea- error of our ways and make gripped by a se- the most reliably Democratic in the tured a black appropriate change. Maybe we vere problem - an country - rushed into the Republi- man in the will finally work together as a acting-the-fool can primary to vote for Cochran in White house is solid bloc to leverage our pre- dynamic produced massive numbers, ensuring that he on the down- cious votes against the 2016 by their allegiance to crackpot-con- would defeat McDaniel and be re- Long distant lover side now. Folks candidates. servatism - that causes Republicans turned to Washington. Dear Alma, again, a regular in your face, ev- in the Obama administration Maybe we will understand of high and low status to say or do That was a dramatic example of I am a 50-year-old field ser- ery day relationship does, too. I are busy looking for their next that no matter who resides at things that range from the silly to the principle that has always ruled vice engineer who travels 75 say, navigate the negativity. job and jumping ship faster 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the vicious. traditional black politics: pragma- percent of the year for work. I As long as the two of you are than rats. black folks still have to be I concluded in part that because tism trumps political ideology. love my job and appreciate the serious about your commitment But you can’t blame them; vigilant about our political these things largely go unchal- That’s something Jason L. Riley opportunity that I am able to and devotion to each another, a that’s the way it is in politics. and economic position in this lenged by the GOP leadership, they has made a career of pretending travel around the world. No, I’m LDR can be quite successful. You ride your horse as long country. And maybe, as we help underscore how much the big- isn’t true, which is why he’s held not in the military, so I can pick In my opinion, a LDR re- as you can and then you find struggle to remove ourselves oted radical right controls the party. down a spot on the editorial board and choose where I decide to re- quires two mature adults who a new horse. That’s just what from between Barack and a All of the individuals I discussed of the Wall Street Journal - the side long term. are completely confident in their folks in presidential adminis- hard place, at least a small then are white. However, recently global financial community’s main Basically, the problem is own right. Each has got to be trations do. percentage of us will organize a trio of blacks who love the GOP newspaper - for nearly two decades. maintaining long distant re- comfortable in their own skin The question is: What horse around economic and political - Ben Carson, Jason L. Riley, and Despite his tenure at one of the lationships with my family, and not looking to be completed will black folks ride now? empowerment. Stephen A. Smith - stepped forward most powerful media companies in friends and holding down a love or validated by the other. All With Barack came new The Barack experiment was with their own crackpot notions. the world, Riley spends a lot of ink life. I try to stay in touch with my lines of communication must line-dances at the clubs, new cool. He sings like Al Green, You might say they proved once railing against “black elites” who, family and friends through cell remain open and honest always. phrases, and new “hope” that dances like the steppers in again that some blacks are as ca- as he wrote in a March 17 column, phone calls and Facebook, but You’ve gotta trust each other. would finally move black peo- Chicago, shoots three-pointers pable of engaging in a race to the are “always eager” to blame white sometimes it’s just not enough. That’s super important! With ple to the front of the line for on the basketball court, plays bottom of common sense and/or re- racism for what he wants the world I miss them when I’m trav- today’s technology options, you a “change.” We were large and golf with Alonzo Mourning, spectability as some whites. to see as black people’s internally eling and honestly, it’s hard to can keep in touch daily, prac- in charge, big-ballers and shot- and even gets his preach on Speaking at a symposium at generated flaws. maintain a healthy adult rela- tically face to face. I’m sure callers, cool and stylish, but when speaking to black audi- Vanderbilt University, Smith, an What he also wrote there, in de- tionship with a woman without you’ve heard it said before, ab- we soon found that we were ences. ESPN personality, declared that claring that we should ignore the her eventually telling me that sence does make a loving heart not really running anything. In other words, Barack his “dream” was that “for one elec- racist ditty of the University of I’m away too much. grow fonder. Having bet the farm on our could make us feel real good, tion, just one, every black person in Oklahoma white fraternity chapter, I’m single, active and I would Can you see it in your minds horse, we now look on in ago- so much so that we kicked America vote Republican….” was this: “History shows that faster consider myself to be handsome. eye? Lawddy, can you imagine ny as he comes down the home back, relaxed, and waited for He continued, “Black folks in black progress was occurring at a How would you suggest I meet anticipating the next time you’ll stretch. We want to move the him to fix our problems, to America are telling one party, ‘We time when whites were still lynch- a woman who would understand see each other? Wheew, kool it finish line a bit farther down speak on our behalf, and to don’t give a damn about you.’ ing blacks, not merely singing my situation and consider being down! This column is rated PG, the track because we don’t yet give us the same deference he They’re telling the other party, about it.” in this type of a relationship? LOL. I could go on and on with have the victory, and it looks gives to other groups. ‘You’ve got our vote.’ Therefore, Yes. Those who have a sense of Lamont in Ohio the positives, but no need. I’m like we’re not going to get it. Now, we find ourselves be- you have labeled yourself ‘dis- decency about them, not to men- sure you feel me. All we can hope for now is just tween Barack and a hard place enfranchised’ because one party tion a working intellect, ought to Dear Lamont in Ohio, Evidently, you’ve been look- a little more euphoria before - no turning room, very little knows they’ve got you under their be shocked. Riley offers not a shred Yes, I’m putting you on blast, ing in all the wrong places or November 2016. breathing room, and much un- thumb. The other party knows of evidence in his lengthy opin- cause this is the first time I’ve you’d be hooked up by now. Black folks are now between certainty about our future in they’ll never get you and nobody ion piece to support that claim, of run across a truly handsome (yes Today’s the day to steer yourself Barack and a hard place. We the political arena. comes to address your interest.” course. girls, I saw his picture) and gain- in a new direction. Start looking don’t know if we are pitching There will be a new sheriff Thus, Smith put on display his He knows it’s just “red meat” for fully employed engineer with to find a woman who’s pursuing or catching. As that Richard in town in January 2017, and stunning misunderstanding of the the WSJ’s constituency - another benefits, who’s discussing how her dreams, occupying her time, Pryor movie asked, “Which our guy will stand there with basic point of political electioneer- falsehood they can grab to build difficult it is to maintain a long joyfully participating in her life. way is up?” We invested near- him or her to give congrats and ing: it’s the political party that sub- their fortress against the truth. distance healthy adult relation- Since you’re on the road most ly 100 percent of our political well wishes right before he stantively appeals to the voters for Finally, Ben Carson continued to ship. of the time, I’m sure this task capital in our current presi- rides off into the sunset, back support. prove on the campaign trail that, as The first thing that comes to won’t be easy. Soooo, you know dent, thinking we would get a to Chicago, Hawaii, or wher- Equal to that was his astonishing the headline in the prominent con- my mind is, “Seek and ye shall me, I just can’t help myself, I’ll decent ‘Return on Investment’ ever, to enjoy the fruit of his ignorance of the past half-century servative web-zine, Hot Air, put it, find, my brotha - you came to see what I can do to help you (ROI). labor, and I do mean fruit. of American politics - a period “Ben Carson is not ready for prime the right place!” LOL. out. Unless there is a drastic up- He and his family will be when blacks forged a remarkable time.” I’m here to agree with you, Ladies: If you’re interested in tick in the next few months, well taken care of, but most record of playing pragmatic politics Trying to establish foreign-policy sweetheart, there’s no double contacting Lamont, shoot me an our investment will be lost of our families will be in the in the only party, the Democrats, credentials, Carson was at times about it, long distance relation- email. I see springtime and love forever, because we know this same or worse condition, that sought their support. flummoxed by the properly sharp ships (LDR’s) take an enormous just around the corner. experiment will not be done having been stuck between Remarkably, Smith also either questions of commentator Hugh amount of hard work. But then Alma again for a long time. Barack and a hard place for didn’t notice or ignored the fact Hewitt, whose huge following Between Barack and a hard eight years. that in one recent election, his wish among conservatives testifies to his place means that black people, Jim Clingman, founder of had come true. That was the 2014 longtime impeccably conservative headlines came down like acid rain essay, “Martin Luther King, Jr.: collectively, are now without the Greater Cincinnati African bitterly contested race for the U.S. credentials. all week.” The Great Provocateur,” appears a comfortable place to turn, American Chamber of Com- Senate in Mississippi between six- Carson’s errors were glaring and I suppose one could say, then, we in Africa’s Peacemakers: Nobel without someone we can look merce, is one of the nation’s term Republican conservative Thad produced headlines elsewhere such should judge these conservatives Peace Laureates of African Descent to for hope and change, and most prolific writers on eco- Cochran and the Tea Party-backed as: “Presidential contender Ben not by the color of their skin, but (2014), published by Zed Books. without what we considered to nomic empowerment for black extremist, Chris McDaniel. Carson stumbled in an extremely by the loony content of their com- His new collection of columns, be a foothold in politics. people. He can be reached Cochran is a dyed-in-the-wool uncomfortable interview,” leading ments. Race Forward: Facing America’s Being between Barack and a through his website, blacko- conservative but also a man of another conservative commenta- Lee A. Daniels is a longtime jour- Racial Divide in 2014, is available hard place is causing anxiety, nomics.com. courtly manners who has never tor, David Weigel, to remark, “The nalist based in New York City. His at www.amazon.com doubt, and even fear among some of our people. Being between Barack and a hard place will make many of us revert to our political ways We march for good but racism marches too by staying on the Democrat’s By Dr. James B. Ewers Jr. wagon because the Republi- We know that the Selma ress that we make. Just when and don’t wish upon their chil- now in 2015. Special to The Mississippi Link cans ignore us and don’t like March and The Voting Rights we think a modicum of victory dren any hurt or harm. How- College campuses are sup- us, anyway. We will rational- Recently, we Act of 1965 will forever be has been won, something hap- ever, what concerns me is what posed to be the training ground ize our allegiance to the same celebrated the linked together. However, we pens. It seems as if “something went on around their dinner for the next generation of lead- party that takes us for granted. 50th anniversa- see restrictions are now being happening” has been an ongo- table when their children were ers. As we go into the halls of And some of us will opt out of ry of the Selma placed on our ability to vote in ing refrain for much too long young. Did the parents tell their ivy how many other individuals the system altogether because to Montgomery some states. now. children to be respectful of all and groups have the same mes- we are so frustrated and angry march. It was in It grieves me that any state Earlier this month, members people and cultures? If they sage of racism and sexism but at how the previous two terms 1965 that men would try to limit our right as of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon did, the lessons did not stick. just haven’t been caught. went down. and women of both races and citizens to vote. But we see it Fraternity at the University of With all that is happening in The march for equality and It’s very uncomfortable be- all ages made this historic walk unfolding right in front of our Oklahoma were seen in a rac- this country that is racially mo- justice is headed in the right di- ing between Barack and a hard to protest racial intolerance. eyes. If there is ever a time to ist video which was offensive tivated, you simply cannot say I rection so we must march on! place. To whom will we turn? Men like John Lewis and contact our state and national to African Americans and quite didn’t know or offer an apology Yet we must also know that evil Will Hillary help us? Will one Hosea Williams will be in our legislators, it is now. honestly to any citizen, regard- and think your transgression marches and sings too. of the Republican candidates history books forever, as they Many young people were less of ethnicity. While black will simply go away. It won’t. Stomp on and stomp out evil help us? Maybe Dr. Ben (Car- were among hundreds who there marching, and I can only folks were the targets, we are You give up the perception and incivility. March for what son) will win and come to our made that eventful walk across hope they marched with a pur- all targets because we are our that you are a good citizen is right, fair and just. The future rescue. the Edmund Pettis Bridge. pose. The pomp and the circum- brothers’ and sisters’ keeper. when you engage in this vile of our country depends upon it. What are black folks to do in Now that the anniversary stance without the commitment The president of the Univer- and mean-spirited behavior. Dr. James B. Ewers Jr. is 2016 as we now find ourselves march is over and the speeches and the compassion are hollow. sity of Oklahoma denounced When you think about it, too President Emeritus of The Teen wedged between Barack and have been made, what have we One of the recent Selma the video, closed the fraternity many of these acts are hap- Mentoring Committee of Ohio. a hard place with no wiggle learned from this significant marchers, Margaret Howard, house and took strong disciplin- pening on college campuses. He is also the author of ‘Per- room? Maybe we could “apol- event in our nation’s history? said in the USA Today newspa- ary actions against the students. Cross burnings, racist graffiti spectives From Where I Sit: Es- ogize” to Hillary for abandon- First and foremost, I believe per, “There’s been great prog- Now of course, the students and video productions all send says on Education, Parenting ing her in 2008. Maybe we that people genuinely care ress, but it feels like as a coun- in question fear for their lives the wrong message about this and Teen Issues.’ He has over could do a public mea culpa to deeply about this country de- try we’re 10 years behind where as they have received death country. 40 years of service as a college the Republicans. After all, we spite its continued racial divide. we should be at this point.” threats. Their parents are wor- We cannot be the melting pot vice president and is currently a need someone to turn to now, The majority of Americans The racial climate in Ameri- ried and are fearful of reprisal. of ideas and be the cesspool of motivational speaker and guest right? want to eradicate racism and ca continues to be a stumbling As a parent and a grandpar- hatred. It didn’t work 50 years lecturer. He can be reached at Well, here are a few sexism in this country. block which derails any prog- ent, I understand their concerns ago at Selma and it won’t work [email protected]

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ORDINANCE APPROVING MAGNOLIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION A tion, and being more particularly described as follows: JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REZONING R-1A (SINGLE-FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO C-2 (LIMITED) COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT AN OPERATION Begin at a found iron pin marking the northeast corner of Lot 51 of Block B of said NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC CENTER FOR MAGNOLIA CREDIT UNION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT Fernwood Subdivision, and run thence North 89° 00’ 00” West along the South PRESERVATION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY PARCELS 723-88 & 723-89 (FERNWOOD SUBDIVISION), CASE NO. 3891. right-of-way line of Fernwood Drive for a distance of 284.04 feet to a point; run MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015, AT thence South 00° 09’ 19” West for a distance of 435.99 feet to a point on the South 12:00 P.M. IN THE ANDREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) WHEREAS, Magnolia Federal Credit Union has filed a petition to rezone property line of Lot 53 of Block B, of Fernwood Subdivision; run thence South 89° 00’ 48” OF THE WARREN HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, located on Parcels 723-88 & 723-89 (Femwood Subdivision), in the City of Jackson, East along the South line of Lot 53 of Block B for a distance of 84.38 feet to southern JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, from R-1A (Single-family) Resi- most corner common to Lots 52 and 53 of Block B; run thence North 00° 06’ 35” dential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to construct an operation center East along the common to said Lots 52 and 53 of Block B for a distance of 130.05 I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS for Magnolia Credit Union; and feet to a point; run thence South 89° 00’ 48” East for a distance of 200.42 feet to a point on the West right-of-way line of County Cork Road; run thence North 00° 01’ A. OLD BUSINESS WHEREAS, the Jackson City Planning Board, after holding the required public 50” East along said West right-of-way of County Cork Road for a distance of 305.89 hearing, has recommended approval to rezone the property from R-1A (Single-fam- feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 2.25 acres, more or less. 1. CASE NO. 2015-01, REQUEST BY: ALVIN & A.E. FAGAON TO ily) Residential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to construct an opera- DEMOLISH A MISSISSIPPI LANDMARK STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 846 tion center for Magnolia Credit Union; and is hereby rezoned and changed from R-1A (Single-family) Residential District to C-2 N. PRESIDENT ST. (Limited) Commercial District to construct an operation center for Magnolia Credit WHEREAS, notice was duly and legally given to property owners and interested Union provided, however that before a permit is issued for any structure to be erect- citizens that a meeting of the Council would be held at the City Hall at 2:30 p.m., ed or modified on the property located at Parcels 723-88 & 723-89 (Femwood Sub- 2. CASE NO. 2015-04, REQUEST BY: SIDNEY MACK TO CHANGE THE Monday, February 23, 2015 to consider said change, based upon the record of the division), or for any use thereof, the applicant must meet the requirements estab- ROOF MATERIAL OF A GARAGE LOCATED AT 901 N. JEFFERSON ST. IN case as developed before the City Planning Board; and lished through the Site Plan Review process. The Zoning Administrator is ordered THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. to note such change on the Official Zoning Map to the City of Jackson, Mississippi. WHEREAS, it appeared to the satisfaction of the City Council that notice of said B. NEW BUSINESS petition had been published in The Mississippi Link on January 2, 2015 and Janu- SECTION 2. That the cost of publication of this Ordinance shall be borne by the ary 15, 2015 that a hearing would be held by the Jackson City Planning Board on petitioner. 1. CASE NO. 2015-05, REQUEST BY: CALEB & ABBIE KOONCE TO January 28, 2015, all as provided for by ordinances of the City of Jackson and the INSTALL AN ELECTRIC FENCE LOCATED AT 836 EUCLID AVE. IN THE laws of the State of Mississippi, and that the Jackson City Planning Board had SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its passage BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. recommended approval of the petitioned rezoning of the above described property and after publication of same by the petitioner. to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to construct an operation center for Magnolia Credit Union; and President Stamps recognized John Birch, a representative of Magnolia Federal 2. CASE NO. 2015-06, REQUEST BY: LYDIA WEST TO PERFORM Credit Union, who addressed the Council and argued in favor of the property locat- EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1025 MANSHIP WHEREAS, the Council after having considered the matter, is of the opinion that ed at parcels 723-88 & 723- 89 to allow rezoning R-1A (Single-family) Residential ST. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. such changes would be in keeping with sound land use practice and to the best District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to construct a new operations center interest of the City and that there has been a substantial change in the land use for the Magnolia Credit Union on the subject property which is contiguous to its 3. CASE NO. 2015-07, REQUEST BY: SUSAN FONTENOT & GLENN character of the surrounding area that justifies rezoning the property and there is a existing facility. TAYLOR (APPLICANT: JOHN WEAVER) TO ADD AN ADDITION TO public need for additional property in that area zoned in accordance with the request PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1014 ARLINGTON ST. IN THE BELHAVEN in said application since any previous City Council action; and There was no opposition from the public. HISTORIC DISTRICT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Council Member Priester moved adoption; Council Member Stamps seconded. II. OTHER ITEMS JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Yeas- Foote, Hendrix, Priester and Stamps. III. ADJOURN That the property located in the City of Jackson, First Judicial District of Hinds Coun- ty, Mississippi, more particular described as follows: Nays- None. 3/19/2015, 3/26/2015 Lots 54 and 55, BLOCK B, FERNWOOD SUBDIVISION, a subdivision according Absent- Barrett-Simon, Stokes and Tillman. to a map or plat thereof which is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery LEGAL Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 4 at Page 76, reference ATTEST: to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Kristi Moore City Clerk CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ALSO: SIGN VARIANCE FOR SURIN OF THAILAND I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of re- Lot 53, BLOCK B FERNWOOD SUBDIVISION, a subdivision according to a map cords of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON or plat thereof which is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at its THE SIGN VARIANCE FOR SURIN OF THAILAND TO RECEIVE CITIZEN Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 4 at Page 76, reference to which regular zoning meeting on the 23rd day of February, 2015, and recorded in Minute INPUT ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 AT 10:00 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAM- is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description, LESS & EXCEPT the fol- Book “6G”, pages 384-386. BERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, lowing described part of said Lot 53: JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 19th day of March, 2015. ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE SIGNS & LICENSE DIVISION (601) 960- A parcel of land described as being in Lots 51, 52 and 53 of Block B of Fernwood 1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Subdivision, according to a plat or map thereof on file and of record in the office of Kristi Moore, City Clerk the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, Mississippi, and recorded in Plat Book 4 at 3/19/2015, 3/26/2015 Page 76, reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this descrip- 3/26/2015 CLASSIFIED

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Interested persons may ob- Post Office Box 98109 3/19/2015, 3/26/2015 tain a copy of the Information for Respondents from JMAA by con- Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 tacting JMAA’s Procurement Specialist, Karen Hatten as follows: Attention: Karen Hatten, Procurement Specialist Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 210 For information about advertising in Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) E-Mail: [email protected] Post Office Box 98109 The Mississippi Link Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/. Attention: Karen Hatten, Procurement Specialist please call: 601-896-0084 Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 210 3/19/2015, 3/26/2015 or e-mail [email protected] Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 E-Mail: [email protected] www.mississippilink.com EMPLOYMENT or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/. 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PASS 3.556 x 6 48 Web Dish Network Dish Network 16 • the mississippi link MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Softball: Lady Lady Tigers defeat Braves drop a pair Grambling 7-0 The Mississippi Link Newswire CONROE, Texas - The on day 1 of SWAC Jackson State women’s soft- ball team picked up their The Mississippi Link Newswire first conference win against The Lady Braves opened the Grambling State during the 2015 SWAC Softball Round- Southwestern Athletic Con- Up with a pair of games against ference Roundup on Tues- the Louisiana Schools, South- day, March 24. ern and Grambling in Conroe, JSU defeated GSU 7-0 Texas. with senior pitcher Kelsey In game one, the Lady Braves Townsend picking up her lost a heartbreaker to Southern sixth win of the season. Ca- 10-6 and fell to Grambling in nessa Swanson and Amy game of the day, 8-1 in 6 in- Lara led JSU offensively nings. with two runs and two RBIs Game 1: Lady Braves 6, each. Southern 10 The Lady Tigers will be The bats were flying in the back in action on Friday, 1st inning for the Lady Braves. March 27 when they host Sametria Collins led off with Mississippi Valley State in a a single followed by another three game weekend series. single by Adriana Gutierrez. The first pitch is scheduled Alexandria Harris stepped in for 6 pm at the JSU softball and hit a sacrifice fly to score the bottom of the 1st and 2nd hitting a homerun in the bottom complex. Collins (1-0 Lady Braves). innings to make the score 4-3. of the 6th inning to tie the game Up next, Taylor Hughes con- With bases loaded and two at 6-6. nected on a RBI single to score outs in the top of the 3rd, Han- The Lady Braves couldn’t Gutierrez (2-0 Lady Braves). nah Vesper reached on a field- score any runs in the top half Senior Rayven Riggs hit a er’s choice to score Harris to of the 7th but Southern wasn’t single to center field to score maintain a two-run lead for the done just yet. Southern’s Kiara Hughes (3-0 Lady Braves). Lady Braves, 5-3. Suttles hit a grand slam to give Jordenne Taylor would get in After Southern scored a run the Lady Braves their first loss the scoring column on an RBI in the bottom of the 3rd inning, of the SWAC Round-Up. single by pitcher Jazmin Cas- Harris hit a homerun to right Harris finished with two hits, tillo to give the Lady Braves a field to give the Lady Braves a two RBIs, scored two runs and 4-0 after the top of the 1st. 6-4 advantage in the 4th inning. hit a homerun to lead the Lady Southern scored one run in But Southern had other plans Braves.

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Keynote speaker Chatman broke CSLC 2015 scholarship award winners - 1st place Olexis Brianna Hay- mon and 2nd place Cierra L. Pickens, both of Holmes County Central barriers in broadcasting High School in Pickens, Miss. By Gail Brown many words - that her full-figured years. She is also a cast member on art leadership development and Contributing Writer body would be a barrier. “They truTV’s new reality show, “Break- personal improvement opportuni- LEXINGTON, Miss. – Mis- told me, you have a pretty face, but ing Greenville.” ties for youth, adults, and seniors. sissippi Delta, poverty-born Pam I might want to rethink my major,” Chatman was the keynote speak- Serving as emcee was another Chatman told a Lexington, Miss. she said. “I kept telling them that I er for the Community Students woman history-maker, Earline audience Saturday night, March want to major in broadcasting.” Learning Center’s (CSLC) 5th An- Wright Hart, the first black circuit 21, 2015 that most of her teen and Her persistence and good study nual Scholarship Awards Banquet, clerk of Holmes County. Also on young adult life people have told habits paid off. She is the first held at Holmes County Central the program was Mississippi’s first her that she would not be anything. African-American female televi- High School. CSLC is a nonprofit, black elected school district su- Even when she entered Rust sion news director in the state of 501 (c) 3 organization which pro- perintendent Elder William Dean College and declared an interest in Mississippi, serving at WABG- motes community and educational Jr., pastor of St. Paul COGIC, the broadcasting, she was told - in so TV6, Greenville for the past 10 change by providing state-of-the- mother church, Lexington, Miss. Women’s History maker Pam Chatman Phots By Gail Brown 18 • the mississippi link MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 THE mississippi link • 19

“Our Mississippi Honors” program on Saturday in Tupelo recognized corporations that embrace diversity and leverage the talents of their workforce, including NISSAN. Attending were Nissan’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion Jeffrey Webster, Chandra Vasser, Pamela Confer, and Caroline Wright. 20 • the mississippi link MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2015 www.mississippilink.com

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