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"You can kill ‘Remembering Medgar Evers’ a man but July 2, 1925 - June, 12, 1963 you can't kill an idea."

Black voters must Celebrating the life of civil rights hold all politicians accountable activist and icon Medgar Evers By Jeffrey L. Boney NNPA Newswire Contributor By Cianna Hope Reeves JSU Student Intern It’s that time again. It occurs ev- ery year around the same time like As news began to spread rapidly clockwork. It’s election season. about the assassination of Medgar Political signs infiltrate black Wiley Evers, a prolific and profound neighborhoods, placed by cam- civil rights leader in Mississippi, paign operatives hoping you re- June 12, 1963, the black community member their respective political was brought to its knees. The devas- candidate come election time. More importantly, tation would have a lasting impact. these political operatives are hoping your familiar- Because of Evers’ unforgettable ity with their respective candidate will drive you fight to attain justice, his legacy still to the polls with the belief that their efforts will lingers more than five decades later. translate into votes for them at the ballot box. Fifty-five years to the date of his Establishing familiarity is quite an effective death, citizens across the state of tool, especially when it comes to creating a sense Mississippi gathered to commemo- of connection with people. Now be honest. If con- rate and reflect on the heritage of necting with people through establishing a sense of Evers in Jackson at the recently familiarity weren’t so effective, why would radio opened Civil Rights Museum. stations play the same song over and over again, or The program included special and why would major companies spend an inordinate memorable performances by MAD- amount of money to consistently and strategically DRAMA Performance Troupe, sing- Speakers recall experiences with Civil Rights activist Medgar Evers. (L to R) Grace Sweet, Hezekiah Watkins, Joan Trump- ers DeAnna Tisdale Johnson and auer Mulholland, Murlene Terry Taylor, Dr. Robert Smith and Rev. Ed King. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON COMMENTARY Pam Confer, spoken word poetry by Leigh McInnis, and ended with us whether we knew him personally, Moderator Michael Vinson Wil- understood and what people under- advertise their product or service to consumers on a panel discussion of Evers’ former whether we worked with him, broke liams, who is also the author of the stand today, and that’s what I want a regular basis? colleagues and acquaintances who bread with him or just honored him book, Medgar Evers: Mississippi people to realize,” said Williams. Seeking to connect with people by establishing reflected on past encounters with the – that is my daddy, Medgar Wiley Martyr and director of the African To better understand his human- a sense of familiarity is one of the first things any legend. Evers,” expressed Evers-Everette. American Studies program at the ity and his dedication to advocate campaign team tries to do to help get their respec- Evers’ daughter, Reena Evers-Ev- As she continues sharing the lega- University of Texas El Paso, said for the equality of others, those who tive candidate elected. erette, recalled the influence her fa- cy of her father, Evers-Everette said it is pivotal that individuals are ex- knew and worked with him, offered Have you ever noticed that during every elec- ther had on many others and shared she is amazed by those who have posed to the works of Evers. insight to those in attendance as a tion season, radio ads become more frequent, print her personal experience of him as a worked to transform Mississippi just “Medgar Wiley Evers dedicated means to become closer to a man mailers get sent out in bulk quantities and televi- father and the indelible impact he as he strived to do. his life to fight for the right and priv- who fought daily for freedom not sion ads get placed on any given network during had on her and the entire family. “Each and every day I am awed ileges of the least served by society, just for his family but all families key television shows in an effort to try and reach “We are here celebrating a per- by him. Each and every day, I am and he chose to carry that fight out struggling to live in a racially di- registered voters? son that is so dear to me because awed by the warriors in this state, here in Mississippi. He actually felt Politicians have long been staples in our com- his blood runs through my blood. A some we know about and others we and internalized civil rights activism Medgar Evers munity. person that has touched so many of learn about,” she proclaimed. more than many people at that time Continued on page 3 Many of them visit a church here, walk the block and knock on doors over there; kiss babies, shake hands and even give the black community “stuff” to get them to come out to the polls and vote. It is fascinating the way some political candidates Federal judge holds annual scurry around during election season trying to so- licit the black vote so that they can get elected to a certain office or retain their current seat. It’s an art. Many of these campaign operatives and elected of- Court Watch program for Jackson youth ficials have it down to a science. However, when it comes to developing key, By Cianna Hope Reeves solid policies that will help the black community, JSU Student Intern many of these same candidates disappear – never In a city of heightened crimes, to be heard from again – until the next election high school drop-outs, and a lack of cycle rolls around. Interestingly, many of these mentorship in the community, one elected officials get a pass for doing nothing. judge has committed his time to en- Now, if members of the black community would gage students by welcoming young- be completely honest, they would admit that a lot sters into his world. of these elected officials are often treated like high- Students from Jackson Public profile celebrities, rather than public servants who Schools’ J.R.O.T.C. program and have the power to advocate for substantive policies other high school students around that can literally change the economic landscape the metropolitan area participated in and quality of life of their communities. the 18th annual Court Watch Semi- One act of familiarity that has been a go-to- nar held by United States District approach to reach the black community has been Judge Henry T. Wingate at Jack- the tactic of political candidates using certain gim- son’s Federal Courthouse Building micks to solicit votes. from June 4-9. You know what I’m talking about: offering the Throughout the six-day session, black community chicken dinners, BBQ cookouts, students observed court proceedings fish plates, steak days, gift cards, air conditioners and listened to professionals within for senior citizens, etc. Many of these politically- the court and law system such as Judge Henry T. Wingate and DEA Special Agent Brooks Benson and speak to Jackson Public Schools’ JROTC about motivated gimmicks are being used right now to United States Attorneys, Special the importance of abstaining from drugs and alcohol. PHOTOS BY CIANNA HOPE REEVES get black people to vote for a particular candidate. Agents of DEA, the Federal Bureau You know the routine. Black voters get out to of Investigation and Secret Service. Prisons and more. “When I set the program up, the said Wingate. vote, then there is very little reciprocity from many Students also obtained knowledge Wingate said his motive for start- purpose was to expose young peo- During Friday’s session, high of the candidates towards the black community, if about financial literacy, learned the ing the program was to show youth ple to all careers, not just to say you schoolers received lectures on the they are elected. importance of higher education, the plethora of career opportunities want to be in the criminal justice importance of not submitting to peer Think about it for a moment and ask yourself toured the Yazoo City Federal Cor- and educate them about laws in or- system as a defendant, but that you rectional Institution and spoke with der to become effective citizens in also want to have an idea of how the Court Watch Voters the staff of the Federal Bureau of society. justice system works as a citizen,” Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 14 - 20, 2018 www.mississippilink.com CEO Carol Burger celebrates decades of service

By Cianna Hope Reeves JSU Student Intern After serving the local community for 34 years, Carol Burger is stepping out of her position as chief executive of- fi cer and president of United Way of the Capital Area and into a new chapter of her life. To celebrate her acclaimed reign, United Way Board of Trustees held a retirement bash to honor the legacy that has impacted many across local and state levels. Senator Hillman Frazier and Senator David Blount award Burg- Burger and United Way’s Board of Trustees of the Capital Area. United Way’s past board members, er a certifi cate for her work within the state of Mississippi. staff, corporate partners, family and public and elected offi cials joined to- gether at the Mississippi Museum of Art June 5 to commend Burger on her mile- stone and shared sincere remarks about the selfl ess donor. 1995 board chair, Red Moffat, credited Burger for the company’s success and the improvement of the city. “We have a better United Way, we have a better city, we have healthier non- Burger and her extended family pose for photo after retirement profi ts and a host of other attributes of celebration. Burger and staff of United Way. PHOTOS CIANNA HOPE REEVES our community because of Carol and her work,” said Moffat. and solves problems, she made it her re- are given the proper education,” said partners and work together to prepare ic to experience her new journey of life. Joseph Moss, who is a current board sponsibility to achieve that aspiration. Burger. the youth for their future. With the vision “I have done what I have needed to do chair, labeled her an idol. For the next 34 years, Burger would She added, “If we can get our kids to increase high school graduation rates, to position United Way. I am happy with “The lives she has touched is count- transform the face of United Way and educated, then we don’t have to worry through their partnership, they have where we are and I am happy to pass the less. The generations of families she has touch the lives of families and children about fi nancial stability or worry about graduated 104 children in the last fi ve torch to someone else,” said Burger. touched and the paths she has helped in Hinds, Madison and Rankin County their health because they can afford years, offered tutors in the club’s after- The renowned advocate is confi dent changed is countless – she is truly a through three focuses – education, fi nan- themselves and their families. I strongly noon school-care program, and provided that her successor, Ira Murray, who pre- hero,” stated Moss. cial stability and health. feel that if we create the right pathway scholarships to high school students at- viously served nine years as the compa- Burger started her career with the One pillar she is proud to have empha- for education, those two issues will be tending college. ny’s community impact coordinator, will non-profi t organization in 1984 where sized during her tenure is pushing the resolved,” Burger said. President Penny Ainsworth of the lo- move the organization to new levels and she served the capital through effective importance of education in the tri-coun- One major program she has adopted cal Boys & Girls Club shared her ap- hopes that the community will support leadership by partnering with commu- ty area, specifi cally within the Jackson to help improve early childhood literacy preciation for Burger’s commitment his endeavors. nity-based programs to help provide op- and Canton Public School Systems. rates is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Li- throughout their years of collaboration. “One of the things that Ira brings to portunities for disadvantage families and As a former teacher prior to serving brary. “During the 21 years I have worked the table is passion, and I just hope the children. as CEO, enrolling into Tougaloo College Imagination Library is a book giving with Boys & Girls Club, United Way has community will get behind him and give In 1994, Burger was elected by the at age 15, and having a mother who was program where newborns to children of been one of the most pivotal community him the support that he needs to help ac- Board of Trustees to become the local an educator, education has always been age 5 in the local area can receive one partners that we have had in all of our complish his vision as we move United organization’s president and CEO. a major constituent in her life which is free age-appropriate book every month, organizations in the United States,” ex- Way forward because no United Way Wanting to expand the company in a also the reason for her ongoing pursuit to and with the support of United Way it pressed Ainsworth. president can serve without its commu- way that would change the outlook of aid the young to reach new educational has become a thriving and impactful After infl uencing countless lives and nity, Burger said. United Way from being a “pass-through heights. platform each year. leading United Way to achievement, Though Burger is retiring from her agency of raising money” to an active or- “I am passionate about education and The Boys & Girls Club of Central Burger said she has accomplished all of role as chief, she assured her involvement ganization which focuses on real issues I believe every child can succeed if they Mississippi and United Way are also key her goals during her tenure and is ecstat- within the community will continue. www.mississippilink.com JUNE 14 - 20, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Court Watch Medgar Evers Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 vided country. “The main thing we have to do is love one another, to not feel Robert Smith, a physician in Jackson during the Civil Rights like you are better than anyone. He died for equality, not just Movement who treated the injuries of many activists during the for blacks but for everybody,” expressed Cockrell. height of the movement, referred to Evers as a proud African President of the Mississippi State Conference National As- American. sociation for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) “He was a person who loved Mississippi and who loved Charles Hampton stated Evers – who was the former the fi eld his country as much or more than anyone. He also created an secretary of the NAACP for the state of Mississippi – would awareness for all of us on how our country had failed in terms be happy yet fi lled with disappointment if he could watch the of our rights to vote, the ability to have healthcare and the abil- occurrences in the world today. ity to be educated… it was Medgar who emphasized that to “I think he would go through a happy period if he could look us,” said Smith. down on us and see that we were making progress, and we Murlene Terry Taylor, Evers’ secretary during his tenure as were changing how things were going in Mississippi and in the NAACP state fi eld secretary, called him a family man, and America. However, I think if he looked down on us now, he Students listen closely as speakers discuss their experiences in their a memory that she will always remember about the icon is his would be sad because we have become complacent, our young chosen career fi elds of law and the justice court system. willingness to help her family. men are going to prison, our healthcare is bad and poverty is pressure and listened to Secret Service Agent Kelley Adcox, who “My mother and father tried to register to vote many times rampant in Mississippi still,” said Hampton. spoke about the duties of his profession and experiences thus far. and was turned away, but he made it possible for them to reg- In a society where change is everlasting, Hampton encour- The youth also engaged with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) ister to vote…Thank you God for our gentleman; he certainly ages citizens to unite and be the model of change. Special Agent Brooks Benson, who talked about his involvement in had an impact on my life,” said Taylor. “If we are going to make a change, we have to get involved, his career fi eld and presented a video of the rigorous training that In order to continue the legacy of Evers, Chris Cockrell, and we have to continue the fi ght that Medgar Evers started,” agents encounter to combat drug traffi cking in the United States. Evers’ great nephew, believes it can only advance through love declared Hampton. The high school cadets and teenagers gazed at the fi lm, smiling, in- and respect for one another. spired and intrigued with the agents’ efforts to catch criminals under threatening circumstances. In addition to showing the clip, Benson encouraged the group of Voters young boys and girls to say no to drugs, especially if desiring to Continued from page 1 thrive in any federal career fi eld. some questions. Elected offi cials are public servants. The black community must “I know peer pressure may be irresistible. I know you all listen What evidence do you have to prove that any of your elected stop treating elected offi cials, as if they are the hottest celebri- to the rap songs and [drugs] seem cool, but if you have any type of offi cials have actually advocated for you? Ask yourself, when it ty and start demanding sound policy offerings from them. The desire to be successful in life and want a federal job, you have to stay comes to developing sound policies and legislation for the black black community must embrace accountability and adopt a real- away from drugs or it will be diffi cult to maneuver and see which community, when was the last time your elected offi cials drafted istic expectation of having their elected offi cials be the advocates agency you can qualify for,” said Benson. any policy or advocated for any legislation at the local, state and/ they need to get things done and fi ght for them, by any means With the drug epidemic on the rise and its serious national crisis or federal level that has positively impact you? necessary. on economic and social well-being, the special agent also touched on Now, you may have been invited to a fi sh fry, steak dinner or This year, the National Newspaper Publishers Association the use of opioids – prescription pain relievers, heroin and synthetic community social event, but ask yourself when was the fi rst or (NNPA), a trade group representing over 200 black-owned me- opioids. last time any of your elected offi cials educated, equipped and dia companies across the U.S., is focused on encouraging fi ve To relate the powerfulness of drugs, Benson referenced two promi- informed your community about any key issues that would have million blacks to register to vote before the midterm elections. nent rap artists – Lil Wayne and Rick Ross – who have suffered from an impact on their lives. We need to elect politicians who care about creating sound legis- health complications due to their usage of illegal substances and al- Truth be told, the black community has been short-changed lation and being advocates for the black community year-round. cohol. when it comes to advocacy by many of their elected offi cials, The same energy and efforts that these elected offi cials use Benson said it was imperative that he shared his knowledge about regardless of the elected offi cial’s race or ethnicity. Blacks have to get elected, or re-elected, should be the same energy they use drugs to prevent them from ruining their lives early. also been deprived of having progressive and substantive poli- when it comes to sitting down with the black community to bet- “When I saw those group of people, I saw a lot of potential. I want cies drafted by many of their elected offi cials. In many cases, ter understand our needs and advocate for policies that positively them to know its plenty of ways to have fun out here, and it’s impor- instead of talking to elected offi cials about substantive policies impact their community. tant that they stay away from drugs and alcohol because it will screw and key legislation, elected offi cials are often sought after to at- If the constituents of these elected offi cials have not pro- you up for the rest of your life,” expressed Benson. tend an event or take a picture with someone, as if they are a gressed since they have been in offi ce, and are no more advanced On a local level, two Jackson native ex-prisoners who were jailed Hollywood star, versus a public servant who was elected to serve as a result of their leadership, it is time to start looking for new for drug traffi cking and sentenced to several years in prison also the people. Again, it’s about familiarity. leadership. joined in and talked about their life before committing crimes, the The black community deserves to be treated more like a part- Elected offi cials can keep giving out chicken dinners, BBQ consequences they faced and life after incarceration to encourage the ner in a serious relationship and less like some fl ing on the side, cookouts, fi sh plates, steak days, gift cards, air conditioners for millennials to take the high road. easily plied with whispered sweet nothings in our ear in exchange senior citizens, etc., but what the black community really needs, Wingate hopes the group of millennials received valuable lessons for the only thing they really, truly want from us – the black vote. however, are sound policies, legislation and advocacy from their from the different professionals and speakers and become inspired The black community must stop allowing disengaged elected elected offi cials. to live better. offi cials to continue making empty promises in order to get their Jeffrey L. Boney serves as associate editor and is an award- “All of the presenters have talked about people who made wrong vote, and then turn around, close the deal (get their vote), and winning journalist for the Houston Forward Times newspaper. steps in life, and I hope they will profi t from those mistakes, so that never hear anything from these individuals again – until they Jeffrey is a radio personality and an international speaker, ex- we can have a better next generation,” said Wingate. need our votes again. The same thing goes for political candi- perienced entrepreneur, business development strategist and dates who don’t win when they run for offi ce as well. founder/CEO of the Texas Business Alliance. You can reach him Elected offi cials are not highly-paid Hollywood entertainers. at [email protected]. or Twitter @realtalkjunkies.

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www.mississippilink.com JUNE 14 - 20, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Raise fuel taxes to repair AABE hosted the 27th Annual crumbling infrastructure Scholarship Awards program

By David Hampton can’t agree on one anyway. Mississippi Journalist Next will come the age-old politi- I’ve always liked post-apocalyptic cal strategy of delaying so long as to science fi ction movies. You know, create the crisis in hopes of forcing movies like Planet of the Apes, The action. The problem is, with roads Time Machine, Mad Max, On the and bridges, not acting makes the Beach, Book of Eli. Mankind has long-term costs higher and could hurt blown it up and all is a wasteland. people. You don’t play politics with The characters struggle to survive. infrastructure safety. They scavenge the crumbling re- So, let’s look back to what our mains of the civilization their ances- ancestors did before the big anti-tax tors once built. bomb dropped. They funded roads The good science fi ction message, with fuel taxes, which is the most L-R: , Rekea’ Williams, Jon’na Bailey, Mieyah Garrett, Kayla Tate, Camryn Johnson, Terrance of course, was about the folly of war and effective way to pay for roads Myles, Rehyan Grims (Not pictured) and mankind forgetting what is im- and bridges. It is fair. It is a use tax. Hampton Mississippi Link Newswire portant and letting things slip away. People who use the roads pay for the • Mieyah Garrett – Velma Jackson High We haven’t blown everything up, COMMENTARY roads. Most other states have fi gured The Mississippi Chapter of the Ameri- School but perhaps we are letting things slip that out and raised their fuel taxes. can Associations of Blacks in Energy • Reyhan Grims – MS School for Math away. Our post-apocalyptic scenario complish societal tasks that private We need to raise our fuel tax, allow (AABE) recognized minority students and Science has to do with lost political institu- entities or individuals could not. That it to adjust for infl ation and include from across Mississippi at the 27th Annual • Jo’nna Bailey – Holmes Central High tional knowledge and public where- took compromise, common sense and electric vehicles in the tax mix. Scholarship Awards reception. School withal to provide for basic needs of some effort. And, yes, it took sacrifi ce There was a time when our elected The Association awarded six $1,000 • Camryn Johnson – Terry High School our state. It appears that our govern- of we the people. We have to vote, get offi cials knew how to do these things. scholarships and one $2,000 scholarship • Kayla Tate – Hillcrest Christian School ment is incapable of building and involved and pay taxes. In this post- There was a time when voters un- in honor of Don E. Meiners, former CEO • Rekea’ Williams – Vicksburg High maintaining an adequate, safe system political apocalyptic Mississippi, we derstood that everybody has to chip of Entergy Mississippi. School. of roads and bridges needed for trans- have forgotten that. We are basically in to pay for society’s infrastructure. AABE Mississippi Chapter President The Mississippi Chapter of the Ameri- portation and our economy. Oh, we leaderless. Like the movies, we have There was even a time when elected Wilbert Corley, with Entergy Mississippi can Association of Blacks in Energy is one know how to build roads and bridges, a few warlords over their fi efdoms, offi cials were willing to make diffi - Inc., congratulated the 2018 recipients of eight chapters in the Southwest region but we have forgotten what it takes but no real overarching, common- cult decisions to do what was needed, for achieving academic excellence in the of the organization. Member companies politically and governmentally to act goal, vision-driven leadership that even if it meant they might not be so classroom, and wished them continued include (but are not limited to): Atmos to build and maintain our roads and looks at a problem and comes up with popular. Roads should be easy. What success as they pursue degrees in S.T.E.M. Energy, Entergy-Mississippi, Mississippi bridges. a solution. Our elected offi cials argue about the real diffi cult issues that also related disciplines. Development Authority and the State Building roads and bridges ought and posture. They even whine and need investment and commitment? The awards ceremony was held May Government of Mississippi. to be simple, right? Either do it or say there is “no political will.” But, Education? Economic development? 18 at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson where Professionals in all energy and energy- don’t; reap benefi ts or suffer conse- instead of trying to create “political Health care? students, family members and guests were related disciplines (oil, gas, electricity, quences. There is no vexing, com- will,” they just shrug their shoulders. But all of that political ability and moved by an inspiring message on “Steps nuclear, renewables, government, technol- plicated public policy question here. It’s not fair to blame it all on elect- social responsibility is lost, forgotten to Success” delivered by keynote speaker ogy, energy services and water) are wel- But the members of the Legislature ed offi cials. We can look in the mirror somewhere in our past. Lost knowl- Gloria B. Johnson, retiree from Entergy come to join and give our membership and its leadership, selected by we the here. Our body politic is such that any edge, lost wisdom, lost technology. Mississippi. a broader knowledge about the industry people, cannot agree on a plan, any proposal any, all, no exceptions, to Like Charlton Heston looking at the The following scholarship recipients when topics arise. College students at plan, to fi x the highways and main- raise taxes is politically toxic. Elected ruins of the broken Statue of Liberty were honored. accredited institutions studying energy- tain bridges. Now, they will make all offi cials believe, and with good basis, in the Planet of the Apes, we are star- • Terrance Myles – St. Joseph Catholic related fi elds are also encouraged to par- kinds of excuses and rationalizations, that they will suffer dire political con- ing at the crumbling remains of the High School – (Don E. Miner) scholarship ticipate in AABE. but the reality is that to build high- sequences if they support a basic fuel roads and bridges built by past gen- recipient ways and bridges, government has to tax increase to fi x roads and bridges. erations, wondering why were we so pay for highways and bridges. And So instead, we get smoke-and- foolish to let it all slip away? that requires revenue from taxes. We mirror, duct-tape-and-bailing-wire Dang it, even Mel Gibson in Mad either raise money to pay for roads schemes (lotteries, tax swaps, sports Max chased the bad guys through the Community Foundation for and bridges, or we don’t. It’s yes or gambling) to try to repair some roads wasteland on smooth highways. no, build or don’t build, and, so far, and fi x a few bridges in a way that David Hampton is a Mississippi the answer is “no.” elected offi cials can say they did journalist. He retired as editorial di- Mississippi and Better Together Now there once was a time when something without raising taxes. The rector of the Clarion Ledger in 2012 men and women of good will came problem is those schemes don’t add and now teaches journalism. Write to together to form governments to ac- up to enough to do the job, and they him at [email protected]. Commission hire contractors to support ongoing work

Mississippi Link Newswire sissippi State University and Mississippi The Community Foundation for Mis- College, brings her experience in commu- sissippi (CFM) and Better Together Com- nications and time serving multiple com- mission (BTC) are pleased to announce the munity organizations, such as the Jackson engagement of four independent contrac- Council PTA Board of Directors and Jack- tors to support the commission’s ongoing son NAACP as the education chairperson efforts to identify solutions to improve stu- and city youth council advisor. She previ- dent outcomes in the Jackson Public School ously served as the program coordinator for District (JPS). Alignment Jackson at the United Way of Paheadra Robinson has been selected to the Capital Area. serve as project lead. Robinson previously Monique Bouyer Mosley also will serve served as the chair of the engagement ac- as grants administrator. In this role, Mosley tion table for the commission. While she will perform administrative functions for will step down as a committee chair for the the community foundation and the commis- commission, she will maintain her role as sion working with staff and contractors, ex- a commissioner. In her new role as project ternal partners, constituencies, donors and lead, Robinson will work with commis- volunteers. Mosley has previous experience sioners, contractors and partners to monitor as the general manager and director of proj- the progress of the project and help coordi- ect development for Professional Staffi ng nate commission activities. Before joining Group, LLC, oversight account analyst for the commission as a contractor, Robinson Horne, LLC, and as an independent consul- served as the partnership specialist for the tant for Alerion. She received her master’s United States Census Bureau, and as the di- in accountancy from Millsaps College. rector of consumer protection for the Mis- “We are thrilled to add these four con- sissippi Center for Justice. She earned a law tractors to our team,” says Jane Alexan- degree from the University of Mississippi der, president and CEO of the Community in 1994. Foundation for Mississippi. “We believe Aisha Carson and Rosaline McCoy have that these individuals will be an asset to the been selected to serve as community en- commission and will help the commission gagement support staff. Carson and Mc- achieve its goal to ensure all students in JPS Coy will facilitate knowledge and under- receive a high-quality education.” The con- standing of BTC and its work, coordinate tractors will support the work of the com- community engagement sessions and build mission for a 12-month contract period. stronger, more meaningful relationships Contractors were selected from a pool of with community members, organizations applicants for the positions, advertised ear- and leaders. lier this year. Carson previously served as the advo- For more information on the Community cacy coordinator for educational opportu- Foundation for Mississippi, contact Jane nities and criminal justice reform for the Alexander at 601 974-6044. ACLU of Mississippi. She earned her mas- For more information on the Better To- ters of public administration from Belhaven gether Commission, send an email to info@ University. McCoy, a graduate of both Mis- bettertogether.formississippi.org. 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 14 - 20, 2018 www.mississippilink.com

JPS seeks community support on bond issue for JPS salutes 2018 retirees Jackson Public Schools celebrated its retiring employees during a ceremony held May 8. The annual event is our way of bidding a building improvements fond farewell to employees who have served with excellence and dedication to the school district. Honorees who attended the farewell celebration are pictured below. Mississippi Link Newswire • Completing the renovation Jackson residents will soon of Newell Field get the opportunity to vote on • Adding science labs at all whether to allow the Jackson middle and high schools Public School District to bor- • Redesigning libraries to row approximately $65 mil- build internet cafés for stu- lion needed to address aging dents schools and facilities across the • Updating the auditorium/ district. Approximately $15.5 performance space at Power million of the total will be used APAC Edna Adams Dana Anthony Verna Armstrong Mary Barnes Claudine Blakey to satisfy all of the facilities’ • Building a performance citations identifi ed in the audit space at Forest Hill High performed by the Mississippi School for APAC programs Department of Education. • Various infrastructure Jackson Public Schools has projects at schools, such as re- the opportunity to issue gener- placing carpets and windows, al obligation bonds (GO Bonds) paving parking lots and other to fund capital improvements such projects. at various schools in the dis- The district paid off some trict. The total amount of ap- existing debt in April 2018 Stephany Brown Catherine Calendar Curtisstine Carey Violet Child Sonja Coleman proximately $65 million will and now has the opportunity be used directly toward mak- to reissue the debt to get these ing building improvements, additional funds. Because the renovations and/or construc- existing debt was already be- tion at our schools. Potential ing paid by taxpayers, reissu- projects include: ing the same amount will not • Replacing HVAC units at cause any increase in taxes Forest Hill High School and paid by homeowners for Jack- Callaway High School son Public Schools. Rose Dunn Deborah Elder Elizabeth Green Arthur Harris Annie Henderson Jim Hill JROTC cadet to represent mississippi at Boys Nation

Mississippi Link Newswire Laura Hicks Doris Johnson Donna Jones Teresa Jones Gwendolyn LaBranche Jim Hill High School JROTC cadet and rising senior Ruben Banks was elected governor during the recent American Le- gion Boys State conducted May 27–June 2 at the University of Mississippi. Banks will repre- sent Mississippi at the upcom- ing Boys Nation to be held July 20–28 in Washington, D.C. Cadet Ruben Banks meets Mis- Joanna Marshall Malinda McCune Yavonka McGee Ann McNally Janice Middleton In 2016, Banks was selected sissippi Gov. Phil Bryant at Boys as the top student at the Mili- State. tary Order of World Wars Youth Leadership Conference held in Boys Nation in D.C. There, Huntsville, Alabama. In 2017, the young leaders receive an he completed a prestigious en- education on the structure and gineering program with the function of the federal govern- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ment. in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Re- At the event, each delegate cently, the Federal Emergency acts as a senator from his Boys Deborah Newsom George Norman Isaac Norwood Mary Odems Marilyn Palmer Management Agency selected State. The young lawmakers’ Banks to serve on its 15-mem- caucus at the beginning of the ber National Youth Prepared- session organizes into commit- ness Council. The Jackson Free tees and conducts hearings on Press highlighted Banks as an bills submitted by program del- Amazing Teen for 2018. egates. Senators learn the prop- “Cadet Banks is truly an ex- er method of handling bills, ac- ceptional young scholar,” said cording to U.S. Senate rules. JPS JROTC Director Paul Wil- Participants organize party lis. We salute him as a shining conventions and nominate and Alpha Robinson Violet Russell Roslyn Simpson Gwendolyn Stevenson Shelton Taplin example of excellence.” elect a president and vice presi- Banks along with 14 other dent. Delegates also visit fed- male cadets from JPS joined eral agencies, national shrines, over 200 other rising seniors memorials and historical sites. at the recent Mississippi Boys On Capitol Hill, Boys Nation State. Boys State is the premier senators meet with elected of- leadership program for rising fi cials from their home states. high school seniors in Missis- Since Boys Nation began in sippi and 48 other states across 1946, many of its graduates the U.S. have been elected to public of- Helen Tardy Eloise Thompson Daphine Wilson Pamela Wilson Donald Wright Delegates compete for elec- fi ce, including presidents, con- Retirees not pictured are Julius Allen Jr., Gregory Bell, Jannie Booker, Crispus Bright, Lisa Brown, Rosie Brown, Elaine Carr, Alfred Carter, Charles Chatman, tion to various local, county gressmen, state governors and Dorothy Clark, Wanda Cobb, Valerie Dixon, Lillie Douglas, Richard Fleming, L. E. Funchess, Dwight Gary, William Gatlin, Felica Hardy, Cute Harrell, John Horton, and state government posi- state legislators. Many others Debbie Hubbert, Charles Hutton, Sandra Irvin, Willie Jacobs, Leifi Ji, Basheba Johnson, Karen Jones, Sharon Kelly, Pamela Kinsey, Elizabeth Lee, Alfred Mikel, tions. The top two representa- have been inspired to work for Christi McAlpin, Elbert Martin, Emma Magee, Phyllis Morrow, Sally Maddox, Norma Nichols, Carlee Odom, Vernon Perry, Roy Ramsey, Willie Rattler, Beverly tives from each of the 49 Boys the campaigns of individuals Reed, George Reid, Hal Richardson, Darrell Saunders, Edna Scott, Jeremiah Shelby, Curtis Shepherd, Ashley Sheppard, Debra Sikes, Angela Smith, Juanita Smith, States represent their state at seeking public offi ce. Larry Stewart, Barry Taylor, Bettye Thames, Matilda Thomas, Merrill Thomas, Lucille Thornton, Parkash Trehan, Abby Webley, Gloria Whitley and Pearlie Williams.

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www.mississippilink.com JUNE 14 - 20, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 MVSU, Hinds CC sign MVSU names social science agreement ensuring auditorium in honor of alum seamless transfer Attorney Carver Randle Sr.

The Mississippi Link Newswire Hinds Community College (Hinds CC) recently signed a 2 Plus 2 agree- ment with Mississippi Valley State University to offer junior and senior level courses for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental health, biology or chemistry. Rep- resentatives from both institutions gathered April 27, at Hinds CC-Ray- mond Campus for a signing ceremo- ny to formalize the new partnership, designed to better serve students and to promote successful undergraduate educational experiences for students who wish to attend both institutions. Before signing the agreements, Muse Hinds CC President Clyde Muse and MVSU President Jerryl Briggs Sr. discussed the benefi ts of the part- nership for both institutions. “This is a good opportunity that we have to come together as institu- tions to confi rm our relationship and to have the opportunity to further Randle (3rd from left) surrounded by family and friends at ribbon cutting of auditorium named in his honor at MVSU. it with this agreement,” said Muse. The Mississippi Link Newswire With this agreement, we have made Randle has continued to show his sup- bring the state-of-the-art B.B. King the process of transfer much sim- Attorney Carver Randle Sr. of Indi- port for MVSU through monetary Recording Studio to MVSU’s campus. pler, and that’s an advantage for the anola, Miss. came to Mississippi Val- gifts, volunteering and recruiting. Randle has received several awards student.” ley State University for the chance to Randle has personally donated more on behalf of the university, including During his remarks, Briggs stat- play football and earn a solid educa- than $25,000 to MVSU and has helped the prestigious James H. White Award, ed that higher education is not just tion by way of an athletic scholarship. to raise more than $150,000 with the the Alumni of the Year award and in- about providing students with a However, he graduated in 1965 with Douglas T. Porter Athletic Scholarship duction into MVSU’s Athletic Hall degree, but rather an education. “I Briggs so much more – unforgettable memo- fund. of Fame. He was named Indianola’s think that this partnership will speak ries, life-long connections and a long- “I have a love for Valley because I “Citizen of the Year” in 2011 and was to that – our students receiving an see the partnership expand to in- standing, mutually benefi cial relation- know the opportunities that it provid- a founding board member of the B.B. education from both institutions and clude other majors. “It’s wonder- ship with his beloved alma mater. ed me and what it continues to do for King Museum. In addition, Randle moving on to build and grow their ful that we’re starting out with our That relationship will now be so- me,” Randle said. “It’s an ongoing re- served as the president of the local lives,” he said. STEM departments, and we’d like lidifi ed for years to come with MVSU lationship that still has its benefi ts. It’s NAACP chapter for several years. According to Briggs, the agree- to fan this opportunity out to any renaming its social science auditorium always home for me.” According to Randle, understand- ment serves as an example of both majors that want to matriculate and in Randle’s honor. MVSU’s Carver A. Randle, who earned a bachelor’s ing the importance of the university to institutions moving forward. “One make that pathway on to Mississippi Randle Social Science Auditorium was degree in natural science at MVSU, the Mississippi Delta is what has fu- thing that we’ve established at Val- Valley State University.” unveiled May 5, during a special cer- said the university provided him with eled his dedication to MVSU over the ley is that vision of ‘ONE GOAL. As part of the agreement, MVSU emony hosted in the W.A. Butts Social a holistic experience, preparing him years. Randle has been a staunch sup- ONE TEAM. ONE VALLEY.’ and will accept all Hinds CC courses Science Building. to succeed both socially and academi- porter of MVSU, starting in his own now that’s ‘…In Motion.’ It means outlined in the articulation agree- “It is indeed a privilege to honor cally. “Valley provided me with a good home; all three of his children have that we’re moving in the right direc- ment, providing students pursuing our dear alum, Carver Randle Sr. with college education and the opportunity attended the university. tion, and this is the right direction, I bachelor’s degrees in natural sci- the naming of his auditorium,” said to meet some acquaintances that have “I’ve enjoyed the opportunities and think, for both institutions,” he said. ence and environmental health with MVSU President Jerryl Briggs Sr. lasted a lifetime,” he said. “It prepared exposure that the university has given Alluding to her own start as a a seamless transfer. “Mr. Randle has been an unwavering me to go on to the next level educa- me and would encourage anybody to community college STEM major, In addition, MVSU has agreed to supporter of his alma mater. We’ve tionally.” go to Mississippi Valley State Univer- MVSU Vice President of Academic provide junior\senior and graduate truly appreciated all that he has done After a brief stint teaching and sity,” he said. “I’ve always loved being Affairs Constance Bland reiterated level courses on Hinds’ campus. It and will continue to do to assure our coaching, Randle continued his edu- at home, and I think we should always how vital it is for community col- will also offer two transfer scholar- university remains ‘IN MOTION.’” cation at the University of Mississippi look at the best in our backyard before leges and 4-year institutions to work ships to Hinds CC graduates with a Randle said he’s humbled by the School of Law, where he earned a juris going somewhere else,” he added. together. “50 percent of graduates 3.5 grade point average or higher. gesture. “It’s unimaginable. It’s quite doctorate degree. He has been practic- For Randle, the dedication further from 4-year institutions get their Hinds CC has agreed to pro- rewarding and it’s a distinct pleasure to ing law in the Mississippi Delta for 45 proves his point that for MVSU alums, start at community colleges, so it’s vide MVSU access to its campus have something named in your honor – years. Valley is always home. “You’ll always very important for us to embrace for classes, registration, recruiting even if it’s nothing more than a broom During his extensive career, Randle have a home at Valley State. You can those community college students and support services. According to closet,” Randle said. “The fact that the served as special assistant to the presi- be gone 50 years, but you’ll always and make a pathway as large as we MVSU Assistant Vice President for university has extended this honor to dent for former MVSU Presidents Wil- have a home,” he said. possibly can…I’m just really ex- Online and Distance Education Ken- me is really special, and I’m thankful liam Sutton and Lester C. Newman for Randle resides in Indianola with his cited about this from an academic neth Done, MVSU will begin offer- to President Briggs and all those who 10 years. He was instrumental in bring- wife, Rosie Knox Randle. Together, perspective,” she said. ing courses on Hinds’ campus as helped make this possible.” ing blues legend B.B. King to MVSU’s they have three children, six grand- Bland added that she’s excited to early as the Fall 2018 semester. Even after graduating 53 years ago, campus for several years and helped to children and two great grands. Be wary of student Willie Benson selected CITS’ loan repayment chief information offi cer at ASU companies The Mississippi Link Newswire bachelor’s degrees in computer The Center For Information science from Jackson State and The Mississippi Link Newswire Technology Services (CITS) at Al- an information technology degree If you owe money on federal student loans, you should be corn State University is expanding from American Intercontinental wary of sales pitches from companies offering to help bor- its team of professionals. University. rowers lower their payments, KHEAA warns. The University selected Willie Becoming a chief information Such companies charge fees – sometimes high fees – for Benson as CITS’ new chief infor- offi cer is a professional goal that fi lling out forms that you can do for free. Many will want to mation offi cer May 15. His duties Benson always desired. He said charge monthly fees for monitoring your loans. Again, you include establishing and directing that Alcorn is the ideal place for can do that for free. strategic goals, policies and pro- him to shine in his dream position. The best place to start is the servicer that the U.S. Depart- cedures for the center. Benson is “I have always wanted to be ment of Education has assigned your loan to. Your servicer also responsible for determining in this role,” said Benson. “After can tell you what your options are and can help you with the Alcorn’s long-term system needs, earning a doctorate, I felt that with forms you need. If you need help fi nding your servicer, you directing an information manage- the combination of my technology can go to www.nslds.ed.gov and retrieve your loan informa- ment budget, strategic and tactical degrees that Alcorn is an institu- tion. planning and business process. tion that would allow me to be the You can also go directly to www.ed.gov and click on the Before his role at Alcorn, Ben- most benefi cial and a great asset. link titled “Student loans.” Under that link you’ll fi nd links son served as project manager and The people here on campus also to detailed information about all of your options. information technology security/ make me feel like a part of the KHEAA is a public, non-profi t agency established in 1966 support manager for the Mississip- family.” to improve students’ access to college. It provides informa- pi Department of Human Services. Benson hopes to improve the tion about fi nancial aid and fi nancial literacy at no cost to stu- He is also a former information Alcorn experience for everyone dents and parents. KHEAA also helps colleges manage their technology director for the Missis- through groundbreaking technol- student loan default rates and verify information submitted sippi Job Corps Center. ogy. on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Benson earned a doctorate in ur- “My goal is to better serve fac- To learn more about those services, visit www.kheaa.com. ban higher education from Jackson ulty, staff and student learning In addition, KHEAA disburses private Advantage Educa- State University, a master’s degree through technology. I am a fi rm tion Loans on behalf of its sister agency, KHESLC. in information technology project believer that technology is the key For more information about Advantage Education Loans, management from American In- learning tool that this generation of visit www.advantageeducationloan.com. tercontinental University and two students desires.” Benson 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 14 - 20, 2018 www.mississippilink.com New athletic director Robinson ‘driven by results’ on, off fi eld

By L.A. Warren Bynum said. jsumsnews.com So, what can JSU expect New vice president and ath- from Robinson? letic director Ashley Robin- “Under my leadership, the Ti- son aims to help JSU rise to gers will represent this institu- the same level of success the tion, community and state in the HBCU achieved during its glo- spirit of excellence by restoring ry days of championships and the pride of our students to be professional drafts. competitive,” Robinson vowed. However, he told a crowd of He added that his primary fo- spectators Tuesday at a press cus would be on structure and conference announcing his hir- organization.” As a result, he ing that “our student-athletes said he plans to establish inter- will be expected to excel aca- nal and external relationships demically as well as on the fi eld that will enable JSU to work of play.” more effectively and effi ciently “I’m charged with leading to accomplish its goals and ob- this extraordinary athletic pro- jectives. gram. With your help, we are Also, Robinson said he fore- destined to transcend from local sees JSU competing in SWAC to global,” said Robinson, who championships in every sport. begins his new roles July 1. His other areas of focus will Vowing to make a signifi cant include soliciting new donors difference at JSU, he said, “I’m Robinson is joined by Genese Lavalais, left, JSU’s associate director of athletics for academics; his wife Danielle; JSU President William B. Bynum and securing sponsorships and led with vision, driven by re- Jr., and Debra Mays-Jackson, JSU’s vice president and chief of staff. PHOTO BY CHARLES A. SMITH/JSU advertising dollars. sults, clothed in character, gov- Bynum summed up the ex- erned by integrity and I walk in tance of sports. selected the right person to lead gives us an opportunity to in- letic programs we increase pride citement with an emphasis that excellence.” “Athletics is the front porch its athletic program. crease our new student class of our student body as well as “JSU has an outstanding histo- Before introducing Robin- of any university … in the way “If you’ve got a winning ath- and overall student body,” he our alumni. … With that in- ry and legacy of athletics. Un- son, JSU President William B. that people see us,” said By- letic program, our applications said. creased pride, we get increased matched. And, we are about to Bynum Jr. discussed the impor- num, declaring that JSU has for admission will go up. … It “When we have winning ath- retention and graduation rates,” get back.” Pilot fl ies the friendly skies, teaches students about STEM

By Rachel James-Terry “I think that’s something that jsumsnews.com a lot of people struggle with Audible gasps of disbelief especially young black males.” fi lled the auditorium of the He explains, “Because some- Jackson State University Col- times you don’t feel you belong lege of Science Engineering or you’re viewed a certain way. and Technology as Capt. Bar- That was a big-time struggle for rington Irving, 34, told a group me.” of all-male students, from Jack- The aviation enthusiast says son Public Schools, that he de- he overcame obstacles by en- clined a football scholarship to gaging in unfamiliar activities the University of Florida. and mastering the art of rejec- “It was actually the best deci- tion. sion I ever made,” he says with “Every project I wanted to a smile, adding that only two of do, people were telling me there his fellow high school athletes is no way it could be done. I’ve made it to the NFL, but their learned to try and understand careers ended after only 2 ½ why they say something is years. impossible and then I fi gure By choosing a different path, out how to do it,” says Irving, Irving says he has been able to whose team spent the day help- see the world and do a variety ing JSU campers learn about of things he had not foreseen. drone technology, 3D printing, At the age of 23, he set the Capt. Barrington Irving, a pilot for National Geographic and Guinness World Record setter, explains to JPS students how he “hustled” the parts to autonomous engineering and Guinness World Record for make a $650,000 airplane that he fl ew around the world. PHOTO BY CHARLES A. SMITH/JSU coding. being the fi rst and youngest Lasting impressions African-American pilot to fl y The kids are intensely en- tiste because she was just dif- school students with STEM ies and language arts. Thirteen-year-old Julien around the world in 97 days, gaged as Irving, born in Jamai- fi cult due to her expectations of programs and career guidance. “We transformed our air- Beacham says Irving’s presen- logging 147 fl ight hours and ca, talks about growing up poor me,” says Irving, who appears In September 2014, he launched planes into a real life magic tation was inspiring and eye- making 27 stops in 13 countries. in the neighborhoods of Liberty to echo the sentiments of many the world’s fi rst interactive school bus and literally travel opening. On Friday, he spoke with City and Opa-Locka – argu- youths that do not quite under- STEM experience learning ad- around the world practically “Most of us kids from the in- over 100 campers in the HB- ably two of the most violent and stand why an educator may take venture aptly titled “The Flying exploring some of the things ner city don’t get to see things CU’s grant-funded Verizon In- crime-ridden areas in Miami, an interest in them. Classroom.” you have to learn,” he tells the like this. We don’t know any novative Learning Minority Florida. However, he continues, As pictures of teens partaking students. of these things are possible.” Male Program, which instructs Mentorship is key “What I didn’t realize, is that in his aviation program fl ash Educators can access the He says, “Personally, I think it male students of color in STEM Upon meeting Capt. Gary she saw more potential in me across the projection screen, the “Flying Classroom” online and helped me out a lot. It gave me disciplines fi ve days per week, Robinson, a “swagged out” than I saw in myself. She’s also pilot asks attendees if they rec- use his videos to instruct their motivation and encouragement eight hours per day throughout United Airlines pilot, life still one of my mentors.” ognize anyone. Someone yells classes in a range of academics. that I can be successful.” the summer. changed for the high school At the urging of Batiste, he out the name Trayvon Martin, As he speaks, Irving shares The middle schooler, who “I think it is critically impor- fullback. Robinson asked the enrolled in community college the 17-year-old black unarmed videos and photos of his expedi- plans to be a patent and consti- tant for our black boys to see youth, who could not stop star- and earned a scholarship to high school student fatally shot tions. The children ‘ah and ooh’ tution attorney, adds that he was African-American men excel- ing at his fl ight attire if he were Florida Memorial University and killed by George Zimmer- as they watch him halo jump moved by Irving relinquish- ling in STEM specifi cally to interested in becoming a pilot. where he graduated magna cum man, a neighborhood watch from a plane at 30,000 feet, ing his football scholarship to help them realize they have the “The fi rst words out of my laude with a bachelor’s in aero- volunteer. stand next to a 13-foot crocodile pursue his aviation dreams. potential to do the same,” says mouth were: ‘Sir, I’m not smart nautical science. “Trayvon didn’t make it. or hover 10 feet above 2400-de- Beacham says that the decision Tameika Bradley, interim as- enough to fl y an airplane,’” he “While I’m earning my bach- That’s why it’s so important to gree lava. He admits that some only confi rms that there are op- sociate dean of the College of tells the group. But when Ir- elor’s degree, I was also at- take advantage of the opportu- of his more fearful missions in- portunities for minorities out- Education. ving learned that airplane pilots tending fl ight school. So I was nities you have in life. You nev- volved handling reptiles like the side of the sports and entertain- She shares that the event is a could make $117 an hour, he taking 18-21 credits a semester. er know when your number will venomous sea snake with the ment industry. result of collaboration between was intrigued. Very grueling, but it was well be called,” says Irving, whose closest hospital an eight-hour Severe McNeary, a student at the Verizon Foundation and Ir- Robinson then volunteered worth it,” he says. team consists of young adults plane ride away. Hardy Middle School, says he ving’s Experience Aviation – a to mentor Irving once a month After graduation, Robinson who have all been through his Sounds of disgust ring out now wants to travel around the nonprofi t organization dedicat- during 30-minute phone con- challenged him to give back program. when the pilot reveals that he world and visit Antarctica with ed to bridging the gap between versations. It is a relationship to the community. Confused, The room momentarily grows ate a fruit bat then shows a pic- the hopes of setting a Guinness students and STEM awareness that remains today. Irving expressed that he was quiet in what appears to be a ture of the mammal on a plate record. But the importance of by using aeronautics. Although Robinson sparked “broke.” His mentor replied: somber moment of refl ection. with creamed potatoes. “The the JSU and Verizon collabora- “Jackson State is one of 16 his interest in aviation, it was “give your time, experiences Today, Irving and his crew hardest part was getting the hair tion is not lost on the seventh- Verizon learning innovate sites Irving’s social studies teacher, and knowledge.” have fl own to every continent off,” he says, with a smirk. grader. for minority males. We are one “Mrs. Batiste,” who pushed him In 2005, he founded his Mi- except Antarctica and executed Later that morning, the ad- “The program is awesome. of the fi rst four schools award- to turn down his scholarship ami-based Experience Aviation 16 ground, air and sea expedi- venturer reveals that one of the I’m really looking forward to ed,” said Bradley, who is also and attend community college organization. A year later, he tions where he explores real-life more diffi cult portions of his coming each day. I think every- the principal investigator of the instead. opened the EA Learning Cen- STEM applications including journey to fl y the friendly skies one should be able to experi- grant. “I couldn’t stand Mrs. Ba- ter to provide middle and high history, geography, social stud- was realizing his potential. ence this.” NATIONAL

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Congressional Black Caucus Wilmer Leon joins wants marijuana Russian-owned decriminalized Sputnik Radio By Frederick H. Lowe rado legalized marijuana for vinced many people to think By Barrington M. Salmon TriceEdneyWire.com as CIA director because of her recreational use in 2012. that way. TriceEdneyWire.com The Congres- On the same day the Con- In 2013, the American Civil involvement in torture. May 29, 2018, sional Black gressional Black Caucus an- Liberties Union published “The “If we’re going to yell and the life of politi- Caucus has an- nounced its position, President War on Marijuana in Black scream about Russia, we can’t cal scientist Dr. nounced its sup- Donald Trump said he would and White: Billions of Dollars have an honest conversation Wilmer J. Leon, port of decrimi- support ending a federal ban on Wasted on Racially Biased Ar- without acknowledging that III, took what he nalization of marijuana, putting him at odds rests,” which reported that be- they used our playbook and calls an exciting marijuana, the with U.S. Attorney General Jeff tween 2001 and 2010 there were used computers to make it eas- new turn in his centerpiece of the nation’s war Sessions, longtime opponent of 8 million marijuana arrests. The ier,” Leon said. radio career. His show debuted on drugs that landed thousands marijuana possession. Sessions study also reported that a black He spoke of Bill Binney, a on Russian-owned Sputnik Ra- of black men and women in said he did not like members of person is 3.73 times more like- prominent intelligence offi - dio. He’ll hold court during the prison until states began legaliz- the Klu Klux Klan because they ly to be arrested for marijuana cial with the National Security evening drive, from 6 p.m. to 7 ing it for recreational use when smoked marijuana. possession than a white person Agency who became a whistle- p.m. it was openly being used by The use, sale and possession although blacks and whites use Leon blower and critic of the agency Going forward, he and his whites. of all forms of cannabis in the marijuana at similar rates. who resigned from the agency guests will discuss a range of really love our show. This is The 43-member caucus also United States is illegal under The report concludes that in 2001 in protest. issues, mostly of a political na- very much an anti-status quo, said it supports expunging federal law. It was classed as a the war on marijuana, like the “He was the director of IT for ture, fi ve days a week. Given the anti-establishment show. I think criminal records of individuals Schedule I drug under the feder- larger war on drugs, which is NSA. He is on record explain- current political climate, there our country is very much polar- arrested for possession of small al Controlled Substances Act of universally regarded as a fail- ing that this whole Russia hack- will be no shortage of topics to ized. It would be better to have amounts of the drug. 1970. Under President Barack ure, has had a staggeringly dis- ing thing is a fraud. He said it’s unpack, he joked. non-adversarial conversations. “Some of the same folks who Obama, states were given lee- proportionate impact on African an inside job,” said Leon. “He But some of Leon’s friends The media and political par- told African Americans ‘three way in enforcing laws against Americans. looked at the data and download and colleagues are not laughing. ties are comfortable with where strikes and you’re out’ when it marijuana. The CBC reports that 40 per- speeds and said it defi es the laws The fact that he accepted a job things are. But we would be bet- came to marijuana use and dis- U.S. Senator Cory Booker cent of federally convicted drug of physics. He said it’s physical at Sputnik – a Russian-owned ter served if we had conversa- tribution, are now decriminaliz- (D., N.J.), a member of the Con- offenders are black and 12 per- impossible to have downloaded station – has brought congratu- tion.” ing the drug and making a profi t gressional Black Caucus, has in- cent of drug offenders in the this volume of information.” lations from some friends and Leon is looking forward to a off of it,” said U.S. Rep. Cedric troduced legislation that would prison population are there for “This is a distraction. They colleagues, as well as concern strictly news show. L. Richmond, chair of the CBC. remove marijuana from the list marijuana offenses. The CBC have to have a boogie man – like and consternation from most “My (Mindia Gavasheli) is Some who will make a profi t of controlled substances, mak- also noted that 14 percent of Muammar Gaddafi , Saddam who know him. a true journalist so he wanted off of marijuana are black. Mike ing pot legal at the federal level. drug offenders’ population is Hussein and others. Trump and “One of the things I have more of a news focused show. Tyson, the former world heavy- Certain episodes of “Parts African-American. his crew are defi nitely guilty found very interesting is that as I’ll be focusing on the issue of weight boxing champion, re- Unknown” hosted by celebrity Decriminalization of mari- of colluding with Russians and I’ve told friends of mine about the day. I’m really, really look- cently broke ground for a Cali- chef Anthony Bourdain also juana is not a slam dunk in the trying to get to win the elec- the show – and visiting Iran – ing forward to doing this. The fornia farm to grow marijuana. contributed to the changing at- black community. In his book tions. He’s illegitimate because they’ve asked, ‘Why you doing structure is defi nitely making The Congressional Black titude about marijuana. Bour- “Locking Up Our Own: Crime of the Crosshair program and that? Man, you better be care- me a better host.” Caucus announced its position dain, a former heroin addict, and Punishment in Black Amer- voter suppression. Did the Rus- ful.’ Careful of what? Why is Leon is an author, columnist, days after Cyrus Vance Jr., the took his television show, “Parts ica,” author James Forman Jr. sians engage in hacking? No, it that there are so many of us lecturer, former professor at district attorney for Manhat- Unknown,” to parts of almost wrote that some blacks opposed they don’t have to hack …” afraid to reach out to other av- Howard University and helms tan, N.Y., said his offi ce would all-white New England to show legalization because they saw it Leon said one of his guid- enues and venues? he asked. another radio program, #Inside- decline to prosecute marijuana whites of all ages smoking mar- as tantamount to giving up on ing principles that guide him is “People say, ‘Ooh, you’re work- TheIssues on Sirius/XM Chan- possession and smoking cases. ijuana and using harder drugs black youth. ‘does it make sense?’ ing for Russian government. nel 126. The district attorney’s offi ce like heroin. (Bourdain was The CBC supports reschedul- “In this case, no,” Leon said. Noooo,” Leon said. “What Mal- Since President Donald said the new policy is expected found dead June 8 of an appar- ing marijuana from a Schedule “As a political scientist and not colm X and Frantz Fanon under- Trump took offi ce Jan. 20, 2018, to reduce marijuana prosecu- ent suicide.) 1 controlled substance. In ad- political operative, when I listen stood is that we would have to his administration has been em- tions from 5,000 a year to ap- Maine Governor Paul LePage dition, the CBC members want to the diatribes, isn’t America internationalize our discussions. broiled in a FBI-Department proximately 200. charged, however, that Blacks research conducted on the long- guilty of the same things? Alge- What I see here is an opportu- of Justice probe led by Special New York’s decision follows from New York were bringing term health effects of marijuana. briac equations have to have bal- nity to do that.” Counsel Robert S. Mueller III Seattle’s in which the district drugs into the state. Some early research suggests ance. If we want to have honest “We’re the radio side of Russia seeking to ascertain if Trump attorney and the mayor an- Before Bourdain, many peo- that heavy marijuana users are argument and assessment of the TV. I used to do a lot of RT,” he campaign and administra- nounced in early May plans to ple were led to believe through at greater risk of developing Al- information, America did the continued. “I found their news tion offi cials colluded with the vacate convictions and dismiss the news media, feature fi lms zheimer’s disease later in life. same thing. They would go to to be much, much better than Kremlin. Mueller is also looking charges for marijuana posses- and law enforcement that mari- Further, the organization newspapers and buy off report- American news. They do their into whether Russians meddled sion for men and women pros- juana use was a problem only wants money spent on the war ers. They created the landscape homework and the segments in America’s 2016 presidential ecuted by law enforcement from among blacks. on drugs allocated instead to by planting false stories. Kermit are longer. I used to do MSNBC election. 1997 to 2010. The way in which marijuana rebuild the nation’s black neigh- Roosevelt and Gen. Norman and CNN. The segments were To date, the investigation into Washington State and Colo- offenses were prosecuted con- borhoods. Swartzkopf’s father. America shorter and it was much more of likely links between the Rus- did the same thing in Panama, soundbite dialogue as opposed sian offi cials and the Trump Equador, Iran and Chile.” to analysis and exchange.” campaign, Mueller has issued Leon said he’s proud of being Leon said he understands why more than 100 criminal counts looked at and invited to be a part people are confl icted about his against 19 individuals and three of the Sputnik Radio team. He new job and the hysteria sur- companies. Five of the 19 people joins Nixon, Eugene Puryear rounding Russia. are tied to Trump and three have and Sean Blackman as hosts or “I think there are a num- so far pled guilty. The rest are co-hosts. ber of reasons,” he explained. Russians accused of meddling “This is bigger than me. “You take it all the way back in the election. Why is Sputnik reaching out to the Cold War and the way Leon pushed back hard to so many brothers who aren’t the U.S. portrays the Russian against the idea that either he or Paris Dennard, Michael Steele, government. We were indoc- Sputnik are pawns of Russian and Armstrong Williams?” he trinated as kids. In Rockie and President Vladimir Putin. And asked. “Black people are run- Bullwinkle, Boris Badenov and he disputed the mainstream nar- ning scared. The questions we Natasha were the bad spies. We rative of events surrounding this have to ask ourselves as African as children were taught that he issue. Americans is if we’re going to was that voice and character of “Throw in the alleged hack- limit our perspectives and solu- threat.” ing,” he said. “I did an interview tions within the context of our Leon’s colleague, Garland with Ray McGovern, who is oppressors or seek solutions Nixon, a co-host of Faultlines, part of an organization called where ever we fi nd them.” agrees. Veteran Intelligence Profession- “We are so desiring to be “I really enjoy it because it’s als for Sanity. He and his group liked that we have no interest in a unique paradigm. Usually are resisting this narrative that being respected and we damn the media brings people on or CIA is always right.” sure don’t want to feared. We develop fake adversarial situa- McGovern is a veteran CIA are so focused on being Ameri- tions,” said Nixon, a retired law offi cer turned political activ- can, whatever that means. We enforcement offi cial at a major ist and co-founder of Veterans have spent so much time devel- law enforcement department in Intelligence Professionals for oping the near position, as (vet- Maryland. “This is not a false Sanity. He was removed from eran Civil Rights activist) Tom paradigm – and we don’t have a Congressional hearing almost Porter describes it. We want to to be in absolute agreement. It is two weeks ago while protesting be near positions of power but truly amazing how many people the confi rmation of Gina Haspel don’t want power itself.” NATIONAL

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 14 - 20, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Black men share their lessons from fatherhood

By Kenae Damon how his relationship with his up and I would be lying if I said tion forced him to be less hard TriceEdneyWire.com father affected his personal re- it wasn’t a wakeup call for me on his son and through it all, Educator, author and speaker, lationship with his kids he said, and her mother.” He and the he discovered his son’s hidden Jawanza Kanjufu, says, “We “I am the kind of father I am to- mother didn’t always get along love for music. His son, Trey, encourage every man to be a day because of the sacrifi ces my at fi rst and with both being very enrolled in classes at a com- responsible father. There has father made for me years ago.” young, raising a child was a munity college and now Garrett never been a time when we did Also, from Philadelphia, struggle. He said his relation- is working hard to pay for his not need our fathers.” Wade Gordon, 55, has been ship with his father was not the sons’ music lessons. As Father’s Day rolls around a father for 31 years and is a best because his father was not And then there’s Kirk Riley, we refl ect on the brothers, un- father of two adults children. around. But that only encour- born and raised in New York cles, cousins and friends who His father passed away when aged him to be the opposite. City. Riley is a father of four have become dads over the he was very young, but he has Tracy Garrett, on the other and recently experienced one of years and vowed to take care amazing memories of him. On hand, had a pretty good rela- the most heart-breaking stories of their children. In interviews this upcoming Father’s Day, tionship with his father and says a parent can go through. A few this week, we talked to black his advice to all the fathers is he has an outstanding relation- months ago, his 21-year-old men on their perspectives on fa- to “always cherish the time you ship with his son. He always daughter, Joy Riley, was in a therhood, what they want their have with your kids because pushed his son to follow his terrible car accident where her children to learn from them and you never know when that time dreams and when asked what entire body went through the the most essential lessons they will be no longer. I always do important lesson he wants his front windshield and she was learned from their own Dads. my best to be extremely proac- son to always remember, it is to hospitalized for three months. Howard John Wesley, 42, is a tive in my kids’ lives.” never let anyone stop you from “When I got the call, my born and raised native of Chi- Three fathers in particular your success. Garrett’s father heart dropped. Me and her cago. He moved to Washington stood out the most in inter- has always been an advocate for mother co-parent and we are D.C. to become the pastor of views. They are Cortez Hol- higher education so when his no longer together. But this ac- Alfred Street Baptist Church land, 23, Tracy Garrett, 56, own son received an acceptance cident brought the entire family in Alexandria, Virginia. De- and Kirk Riley, 51. All three of letter from Howard University together. I called her mother up spite his service to his nearly these dads experienced unique he was thrilled. A year into his and she was on the next bus to 10-member congregation and Howard John Wesley and his sons and traumatizing situations son’s college career he became New York. I prayed every hour to the community, it is fathering with their children. aware that his son’s GPA had – night and day – and I never his sons that’s among his great- ing being a dad may be some- proud of his fi ve kids. He grew Holland had his 5-year-old dropped severely and that he left her bed side. Now that she est callings. times, I always do my best to up in a two-parent home and daughter when he was just a could no longer attend school. is healed I hope and pray if she Wesley is a father of two remember that,” Wesley said. had a close and personal rela- teenager. He says nothing was His son being a college drop- learned nothing else from me as young boys, 13 and 6. “Being a Charles Reyes, 43, is an as- tionship with his father. Reyes planned. But his daughter has out defi nitely put a strain on her father, she knows the power father is one of the best roles I sistant principal of a high appreciates his father for setting become his world. their relationship. But Garrett of prayer and her relationship have; it is an honor to raise my school in Philadelphia. He has the tone and being a strong man “Having a daughter at a now looks at it as an unexpect- with God is greater than all.” two sons and no matter how try- been a father for 19 years and is of the household. When asked young age forced me to grow ed blessing. He said the situa- Lawsuit fi led to block Obama Supreme Court rules Ohio Presidential Center in Chicago voter purges are legal The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire In a 5-4 decision Monday, the U.S. Days before the Chicago Plan Supreme Court ruled that Ohio can re- Commission approved plans for the sume its purge of infrequent voters from Obama Presidential Center, a federal its rolls. The decision is expected to have lawsuit was fi led to block the pro- a devastating effect on the state’s black posed $500 million facility that will voters and it could get even worse when be built in Jackson Park. the ruling is adopted by other states with The 500-acre park is located in midterm elections on the horizon. Chicago’s predominately black Since 2011, Ohio, a bellwether state, Woodlawn and South Shore neigh- has purged more than two million vot- borhoods, where former First Lady ers, a greater number than any other Michelle Obama, rapper Kanye West state, and black voters are two times and some of the nation’s most promi- more likely than whites to be kicked off nent blacks once lived. voter rolls in the state’s largest counties, On May 17, the Chicago Plan Com- reports the NAACP Legal Defense and mission unanimously approved the Educational Fund, which fi led an amic- vote.” The case was fi led by a voter who blueprints for the Obama Presiden- us brief with the Leadership Conference lived at the same address 16 years and tial Center, despite emotional appeals on Civil Rights & Human Rights and was removed from Ohio’s voter rolls. from protestors who are concerned Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, a San Republican Ohio Secretary of State that the library will eventually drive Francisco-based law fi rm. Jon Husted argued the purge of infre- up rents in the neighborhoods and A rendition of proposed Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s black neighborhood The NAACP Legal Defense Fund quent voters helps to clean up voter force out longtime, low-income resi- blasted the ruling. “Today’s decision is rolls. Ohio’s policy, with the blessing dents. The plans now go before the private use. tury,” he added. “The good news is, an insult to our democracy,” said Sam- of the U.S. Supreme Court, now can be city’s 50-member city council. While At a meeting May 17, the commis- the presidential papers will be in two uel Spital, LDF’s director of litigation. used as a model by other states, Husted those plans are expected to pass that sion was expected to take up a resolu- places but there will be only one li- “Federal law makes clear that no voter said. stage, the Obama Foundation faces a tion authorizing a long-term ground brary, here in Chicago.” should be purged from the state’s voter The Leadership Conference on Civil lawsuit that may be its biggest hurdle lease for 19.3 acres in Jackson Park Emanuel said that the papers will roles unless there is reliable evidence Rights said the ruling could disenfran- yet. from the city to the Obama Founda- be digitized. that the voter has moved or is otherwise chise millions of voters across the coun- The lawsuit was fi led May 14 by tion. In March 2015, Chicago’s city Juanita Irizarry, executive director ineligible to vote.” try. “Protect Our Parks,” a nonprofi t or- council approved an ordinance for of Friends of the Parks also released Spital was referring to the National Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, ganization that seeks a court order Chicago Park District land in Jackson a statement saying offi cials with the Voter Registration Act of (NVRA) and writing for the Court’s Conservative to “bar the park district and the city Park to be transferred to the city of group welcome the Obama Center to the Help America Vote Act of 2002 majority, said the Court was not decid- from approving the building of the Chicago to lease to the Obama Foun- the South Side “but disagree with the (HAVA), enacted to prohibit state and ing whether Ohio’s policy “is the ideal presidential center and from convey- dation. choice to locate it on public parkland, local governments from purging voting method for keeping its voting rolls up ing any interest in or control of the Protect Our Parks’ lawsuit may rather than vacant land across the rolls based solely on the fact that a per- to date. The only question before us is Jackson Park site to the foundation.” force planning offi cials to rewrite the street from Washington Park.” son has not voted. whether it violates federal law. It does In its complaint, Protect Our Parks ordinance. “While we are not involved with Under Ohio’s “Supplemental Pro- not.” Associate Justice Clarence Thom- accuses the Chicago Park District of Protect Our Parks is being rep- this lawsuit in any way, it is an in- cess” the state mails a notice to indi- as fi led a concurring opinion. an “institutional bait and switch.” resented by Roth Fioretti, a former dication of the fact the Friends of viduals who haven’t voted in two years. Justice Stephen Breyer fi led a dis- The organization said the park district Chicago alderman who challenged the Parks is not alone in our concern If the person does not take steps to con- senting opinion, in which Justices Ruth transferred public land to the Obama Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2015 before about Chicago’s parks being seen as fi rm his or her vote status and has not Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Foundation to house an offi cial fed- endorsing Emanuel in the run-off. sites for real estate development,” voted in four years, the state removes Elena Kagan joined. Sotomayor fi led a eral Obama library. But that purpose More recently, Fioretti was defeated Irizarry said. the person from the voter roles, accord- dissenting opinion, according to SCO- changed when Obama decided his in a March Democratic primary bid Plans have not gone smoothly for ing to LDF. TUSblog Coverage. center will not be his offi cial library. for Cook County Board president. the library since Obama announced It is not known how many people just Sotomayor said the ruling ignores the Instead, the Federal National Records In an emailed statement, Emanuel’s that Jackson Park will be the loca- throw the mailings into the garbage or history of voter suppression which was and Archives Administration will run mayoral spokesman Grant Klinzman tion of his library in 2016. Residents don’t open their mail. why the NVRA was enacted. it in another location. In the lawsuit, said, “The Obama Presidential Cen- in Woodlawn and South Shore have Ohio’s Supplemental Process is not “Congress enacted the NVRA against Protect Our Parks called Chicago’s ter is a once-in-a-lifetime opportu- held numerous protests demand- a reasonable measure to maintain ac- the backdrop of substantial efforts by plan to lease public park space an “il- nity to invest hundreds of millions of ing that the Obama Foundation sign curate voting rolls by identifying and states to disenfranchise low-income and legal land grab.” dollars that will create good jobs on a community benefi ts agreement as removing ineligible voters, The League minority voters, including programs The organization also said the the South Side, bring our communi- concerns of neighborhood gentrifi - of Women Voters of Ohio wrote in an that purged eligible voters from regis- transfer of park land to a non-govern- ties together and honor the legacy of cation and rising rents continue to amicus brief. Only fi ve outlier states re- tration lists because they failed to vote mental private entity violates the park Chicago’s favorite son and daughter. grow. Despite their concerns, Obama move voters from the rolls for not vot- in prior elections,” Sotomayor said. district code. In addition, Protect Our While some choose to stand in the has said that a community benefi ts ing, but none as aggressive as Ohio, The The voter purges have had a devas- Parks said the park district and the way of progress for the South Side, agreement is not necessary, because League said in its fi ling. The other states tating effect on Ohio’s black voters. In city will receive only token rent for we are focused on making progress in his library is an automatic benefi t to are: Oklahoma, Georgia, Oregon, Penn- 2015 alone more than 40,000 voters the land and the Park District Act law every community in Chicago.” the neighborhoods. sylvania and West Virginia. were purged from Cuyahoga County, “does not authorize the park district But later that day, Emanuel, at an This article was originally pub- The court’s decision came in Husted Ohio, which has a signifi cant racial mi- itself to transfer valuable public trust event, called the lawsuit frivolous lished in The Chicago Crusader, a v A. Phillip Randolph Institute., which nority population, creating an additional land for virtually no compensatory and said that the “notion that some- member publication of the National reversed a decision by the Sixth Court barrier for people of color to exercise return.” how this is not a presidential library, Newspaper Publishers Association of Appeals. The court ruled that the law their right to vote. Cleveland is the larg- Protect Our Parks says that city of- because the actual papers will be in (NNPA). violated the Failure-to-Vote Clause – est city in Cuyahoga County. fi cials are “prohibited by law” from New York … to me not only is frivo- Learn more about becoming a the clause that generally prohibits states After today’s ruling, voting rights turning over public park land to a lous, but means the people that fi led member of the NNPA at www.nnpa. from removing people from the rolls advocates said they will develop a new non-governmental private entity for this don’t understand the 21st cen- org. “by reason of [a] person’s failure to strategy to block Ohio’s voter purges. www.mississippilink.com JUNE 14 - 20, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 Staying true to the end PRESERVED PART 1 Spiritual PTSD: By Pastor Simeon R. Green III 4:16 reads, “From whom the her own actions. Either you As a Christian, you are not Special to The Mississippi Link whole body fi tly joined to- believer God’s Word or you to win man’s popularity, but First John 3:1 gether and compacted by that do not. Unbelief is saying that you are to please God and Strength after states, “Behold, which every joint supplieth, God is not in control and that put Him fi rst. Your attitude what manner of according to the effectual God cannot do something. If should not be, “What can I love the Father working in the measure of you allow unbelief to work, get by with?” It should be, hath bestowed every part, maketh increase you will harden your heart, “Am I pleasing God?” the battle upon us, that of the body unto the edifying and that will lead to spiritual John 16:33 says, “These we should be of itself in love.” God wants death. Friend, you must have things I have spoken unto By Shewanda Riley ence, we are better able to priori- called the sons of God: there- His people to be together. Jesus Christ in your life. you, that in Me ye might have Columnist fore the world knoweth us He does not accept division. Too many people want to peace. In the world ye shall tize and not focus on the things not, because it knew Him He never has and He never follow a group of people. You have tribulation: but be of This week, (and people) that don’t matter not.” will. The enemy works on need to ask yourself these good cheer, I have overcome we conclude our anymore. Christian friend, you must the weak ones, and he will questions: “Is that group led the world.” Do you want to look at Spiritual Trust – We are restored by have the determination in do anything he can to change by the Holy Spirit?” A spirit be an overcomer? Do you PTSD – Purpose, trusting in God. Proverbs 3:5, your heart and soul that you their ideas. might lead them, but is it want to stay true to God? We Strength, Trust 6 reminds us to “Trust in the are going to win this Chris- God’s Word has been and God’s spirit? “Do the people are living in a world where and Discernment LORD with all your heart and tian race no matter what always will be the same; it act as Jesus would act or do people are so tossed. Many by exploring how lean not on your own under- situation comes your way. never wavers or changes. they lean more toward world- people have no idea where to they work together to strengthen standing; all your ways acknowl- The devil is real. He is not Roman 16:17 says, “Now I ly principles?” go, who to lean upon or who us after we experience spiritual edge Him, And He shall direct a character in a fairy tale or beseech you, brethren, mark If you receive more light to talk to when it comes to warfare. your paths.” Relying on God’s a make-believe story. He is them which cause divisions on the Word of God, you will spiritual help. Just like those who have ex- wisdom and trusting in God is causing many people to give and offences contrary to look and act more like Jesus. Christian friend, aren’t you perienced the trauma of a real- key to remaining in His will and up living for Jesus. That is the doctrine which ye have The enemy knows who he glad that one day you an- life battle, one of the most im- staying focused on his purpose the reason you must keep learned; and avoid them.” can work on and who he can swered His call? Aren’t you portant steps after a spiritual for our lives. your eyes on Jesus. The devil You should not show a wrong work through. None of us is glad that you do not live in warfare battle is to focus not Strength – We are renewed does not have to use some- attitude toward them, but the immune to the devil’s tactics. sin any longer? The Christian on what we’ve just experienced by God’s strength. 2 Corinthi- thing big to cause you to quit Bible says to avoid them. Second Corinthians 2:11 life is the best life that one but rather on what is to come. ans 12:9 explains that God’s serving God. He will use a Friends, how do you see Je- reads, “Lest Satan should get could ever live. The challenge with this is that grace is suffi cient for us because little thing if he can get you sus? Have you been guilty of an advantage of us: for we are Next week, “Staying true often the PTSD sufferer is re- His “strength is made perfect in to think about it so much that things that might put a shad- not ignorant of his devices.” to the end,” Part II minded at unplanned times of weakness.” The weakness that it keeps your mind off Jesus. ow over His presence in your You should be wary, saints. Rev. Simeon R. Green III is the trauma which makes it hard is the result of warfare can be As saints of God, we each life? You cannot blame others The devil’s job is to get your pastor of Joynes Road Church to remain hopeful and focused. debilitating but we can rely on have a job to do. There are for your own actions. Today, eyes off Jesus, and your job of God, 31 Joynes Road, Sometimes, it can be a word, a God more during times that we no big “I’s” or little “Yous” many people do not want to is to keep your eyes on Jesus. Hampton VA 23669. He is a person or a similar scenario that feel spiritually, emotionally and in the true church of the Liv- take responsibility for what This is not a time to look member of the National Asso- reminds us of the experience, or physically weakest. ing God. God has a work for they do. Nevertheless, every- for a church where they do ciation of Evangelism Church worse, has us relive the worst of Discernment – We are pro- each of us to do. Ephesians one is responsible of his or not follow the Bible standard. of God, Anderson, Ind. the trauma. Rather than focus tected by discernment. 1 John on the lingering effects of the 4:1 says that we should “Test the trauma, we should try to develop spirit by the spirit. By using our

Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master the coping skills that will help us spiritual discernment, we can manage the unpredictable emo- then avoid getting into uncom- tional triggers. fortable and inappropriate situa- When it comes to spiritual tions. Discernment can also help warfare, it is important to de- us. velop the coping skills neces- Spiritual warfare is designed sary to move forward and not to keep believers distracted by get stuck in the emotional after- the intensity of the battle and math of spiritual warfare: regret, not on the fact that we’ve won bitterness, confusion or anger. through the death and resurrec- Managing our spiritual warfare tion of Jesus Christ. Knowing 1750 PTSD effectively can have some how to manage spiritual warfare positive results. PTSD (Purpose, Strength, Trust SUNDAY Purpose – We are reminded of and Discernment) will ultimately Worship Services www.nhcms.org God’s purpose. Jeremiah 29:11 give us hope and a renewed trust 10:00 a.m. says “For I know the thoughts in God’s unconditional love. that I think toward you, says Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, Sunday School 8:45 a.m. the LORD, thoughts of peace Texas based author of “Love and not of evil, to give you a fu- Hangover: Moving From Pain MONDAY ture and a hope. God’s purpose to Purpose After a Relationship is made clearer after the battle. Ends.” Email her at preserved- Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. Why? When we’ve had a life [email protected] or follow threatening or altering experi- her on Twitter @shewanda. WEDNESDAY Michael T. Williams Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 14 - 20, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Witnessing an Advice to graduates: Pursue assassination a PhD in common sense By E. Faye Williams Trice Edney Newswire If you’ve ever witnessed an By Marc H. Morial young people and let them see your Racism is real. But you’re not build a business. Hire more people. assassination or been in the vi- President and CEO success. Let them hear your story. going to let it break your spirit. Grow that business and sell that National Urban League cinity of any kind of killing, it’s Let them understand what you had Frederick Douglass didn’t let rac- business and build a new business. not something you’ll ever forget. This time of year to do to get to today. ism break his spirit, and he didn’t Economic power is what we need. I shudder when I think about all brings great pride Lesson two: Pursue excellence let Lincoln’s hand shake when he This nation understands politi- the killings some of our young and congratulations in every instance. It is still an un- signed the Emancipation Procla- cal power. We shirk our duty and children witness in our commu- for graduates at all fortunate fact that to be black, mation. Racism didn’t break the our responsibility when an election nity and the impact killing a human being has levels, from high you’ve got to be better. Your grand- spirit of Harriet Tubman, who car- comes and we don’t vote. We sur- on our children. school to doctorates. mother and mother will tell you ried members of her family through render our power to others when an I know how brutal it was for me as an adult But the most impor- that time and again. But you can the back woods on the Eastern election comes and we don’t vote. to be in the ballroom of the Ambassador Hotel tant degree I can recommend is a be the best. Say no to mediocrity. Shore of Maryland, time and time We need to send a message to the in Los Angeles when Robert Kennedy was as- PhD in common sense, with a con- Say no to half-stepping. Say no to again, to freedom. Racism didn’t people who lead this country that sassinated. When I say brutal, that’s an under- centration in thriving and surviving foot-dragging. Be excellent. And break the spirit of Thurgood Mar- we do not want a divided Amer- statement. in 21st-Century America. remember, excellence is not per- shall in 1954 when he persuaded ica. We do not want an America June 4, 1968, Primary Day in California for Common sense is genius wrapped fection. No one is perfect. What the Supreme Court to declare unan- of walls; we want an America of Presidential candidates we had witnessed a in work clothes. And to achieve it, excellence means is the pursuit of imously that that school segrega- bridges. We do not want an Amer- beautiful day in Southern California – in Los we must learn four lessons. perfection and the faith that in all tion is unconstitutional. Racism ica of hate; we want an America Angeles in particular. While still reeling from Lesson one: Don’t ever forget of our endeavors, you have given didn’t break the spirit of Booker of cooperation and an America of Dr. MLK’s death, we were trying to regroup from whence you came. Along everything that God has given you T. Washington or W.E.B. DuBois. love. We want an America where and the energy and great expectations com- the long journey of life, one need to accomplish to achieve and to Remember that Rosa sat so Martin everyone, regardless of race, ing from then Senator Robert Kennedy in his only recognize that as graduates of pursue your goals and your dreams. could march, so Barack could run; creed, color, religion, orientation race made us begin to believe again that good 2018, you’re standing on the shoul- Lesson three: In this nation to- and Barack won so you can soar. or national origin is respected and things would happen. Little did we know what ders of those who came before. As day, racism is real. But you are not Finally, America respects eco- honored as one of God’s children. we were about to witness. you celebrate your success after going to let racism break your spir- nomic power and political power. That’s the America we want. Some of my friends and I had been out many years of hard work, fi nancial it. Whether it’s Starbucks or Waffl e Now that you have a college de- Of all the honors I’ve been hum- campaigning for Kennedy. We’d been asked sacrifi ce, long nights – in many House. Whether it’s Trayvon Mar- gree, it’s time for you to build your bled to receive in my life, and all to cover neighborhoods near the Ambassador cases working and going to school tin or Michael Brown or Eric Gar- assets. Building assets means in- the things I’ve learned from at- Hotel. Our enthusiasm for our candidate was at the same time – there are many ner. Whether it’s a student taking vesting in things that appreciate in tending great institutions, the most high. We worked until nearly dark, then came out there from your hometowns a nap from studying too hard in a value. Yes, you need a car but even important degree I got is the PhD over to the hotel. and neighborhoods, maybe in your student lounge at Yale University. the fanciest car doesn’t appreciate in common sense I got from my A lot of us were sitting out on the lawn on own family, who will not have the Implicit and explicit bias is still a in value. Fancy handbags and fan- mama. It came from these four les- the grass singing and happily anticipating the opportunities you have today. part of American life. It’s in the cy shoes don’t appreciate in value. sons: Remember from whence you results of the primary. We were so sure of vic- This nation has too many chil- criminal justice system, where peo- Glam and glitter do not appreciate came. Pursue excellence. Racism tory, and after Dr. King and JFK’s assassina- dren who are born into and grow ple of color who serve longer sen- in value. Real estate does. Stock is real but will not defeat us. And tions, Bobby was our next best hope. Bobby up in poverty. This nation has a tences than white men who commit portfolios do. America respects economic power had come out against the war in Viet Nam and problem of mass incarceration. same crimes. It’s in the scourge of I know many of you are saddled and political power and while we that was such a joy because many of us had al- This nation still has too much gun hate crimes that have spiked over with student loan debt. But don’t do not worship it, and we will build ready lost friends and relatives in that war and violence. To whom much is given, the last two years. It’s in the leaders ever think any dime you invested in it each and every day of our lives. just wanted it to be over. much is expected, demanded and talking about building walls when yourself was a dime wasted. If it is Congratulations to the class of As we sat on the grass, we were singing required. Go back to your high we should be talking about build- within your vision for yourself and 2018. songs like, “This land is my land; this land is school, to your community, to the ing bridges. the skill set that God has given you, your land; from California to the New York island. From the Redwood Forest, to the gulf stream waters. This land was made for you and me.” And we were having a great time antici- pating what we believed was about to happen. The employment situation is improving, At dark, we came inside the hotel. Dr. Lou- ise White and I didn’t go directly to the ball- room where Bobby was to give his victory speech. We were sitting outside the ballroom so why aren’t workers dancing? with Pierre Salinger and others. When Bobby By Julianne Malveaux arrived, we went to the ballroom to hear him. churlish to deny that some 45-in- unemployment rate for teens will of SNAP recipients work but earn NNPA News Wire Columnist The place was packed so we were far back in spired policies may have improved sustain through the summer unless so little that they qualify for food the room when the shots rang out as Bobby The most recent the employment situation. With businesses are strongly motivated assistance) and frozen some un- was leaving the hotel. At fi rst, we thought it unemployment economic growth nearing 3 per- to hire part-time and temporary spent funds from the child health was celebratory balloons – then the announce- rate report seems cent, and with business confi dence workers this summer. program. House Speaker Paul ment came that Bobby had been shot. On this to contain nothing stable, more than 220,000 new jobs Teens have no reason to dance, Ryan, in his few remaining months 50th Anniversary of his assassination, I still but good news. The were created in May. Tax cuts have but what about the rest of us? The in leadership, has pledged “entitle- feel the shock of that night. overall unemploy- encouraged businesses to add em- unemployment rate for black wom- ment reform” including Medicaid Bobby didn’t die right away, but in the next ment rate is down to ployees. The fact that wages have en is at an amazing low of 4.7 per- and Social Security cuts. Even with few hours, our hearts broke because the news 3.8 percent, the lowest that it has increased by more than 2 percent cent, more than two full percentage lower unemployment and modest coming to us didn’t sound good. This was like been since 2000. The black unem- suggests some slight tightening points lower than a year ago. The wage growth, these “entitlement the end of hope for a better America and for an ployment rate, at 5.9 percent, is in the labor market. Good news, labor force participation of black reforms” bode ill for many work- end to the war in Viet Nam. lower than it has ever been. With right? So why aren’t workers danc- women is down slightly – there are ers. We were demoralized, and we were glued to the white unemployment rate at 3.5 ing? about as many black women in the Many would suggest that we the television for the next 20 plus hours, hop- percent, the ratio between black Black teens have hardly any labor force now as a year ago, de- simply celebrate the good news ing that the word “vegetable” which is how and white unemployment, usually reason to dance. Although the un- spite population growth. Addition- – lower unemployment rates and news people were describing Bobby were not stuck at around 2, is below 1.7 per- employment rate among black ally, 45’s threats to cut the federal more new jobs are certainly worth true. It couldn’t be true—not again. We were cent, a historic low. teenagers dropped nearly ten per- workforce, not yet substantially re- noting. But some of the gains are praying that some miracle would bring Bobby While it is risky to make conclu- centage points, from 29 percent alized, will have a disproportionate shaky, not solid. Some are a func- back. sions about black unemployment, to 19.6 percent, a big part of this effect on black women, since about tion of people dropping out of the Sadly, no miracle happened and we were given month-to-month fl uctuations drop is contained in the fact that 20 percent of all black women work labor market. And some people’s devastated. We were numb for a very long time. (the last time 45 crowed about low fewer teens are either working or for the federal government. If you economic condition will not im- We remembered him as one who saw wrong black unemployment rates in Janu- looking for work. A year ago, there combine this with the threats to the prove, especially with anticipated and tried to right it. We never forgot how he ary, the number shot back up the were 788,000 black teens in the social safety net, not yet realized, policy changes. While aggregate consoled us when Dr. King was assassinated. following month by nearly a full labor market, but the number had but anticipated, one can understand numbers look great, some peo- Now he was gone. In such a short time, we lost percentage point), it is clear that dropped to 681,000 last month. why few are dancing, even though ple aren’t dancing because they Medgar, Malcolm, JFK, MLK, then Bobby. We the employment situation for Afri- Thus, fewer teens were working the growth music is playing. haven’t been invited to the party. wondered how much more we could endure. can Americans has improved in the last month (547,000) than a year After having passed massive tax Julianne Malveaux is an author Ultimately more leaders emerged. We’re wait- 500 or so days since 45 took offi ce. ago (579,000). cuts that will only increase the defi - and economist. Her latest book ing for some of them to lead. To be sure, much of the improve- Even though many teens have cit, House Republicans are talking “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama Dr. E. Faye Williams is national president ment in the labor market can be dropped out of the labor market about budgetary “clawbacks.” Just and Public Policy” is available of the National Congress of Black Women and attributed to the Obama recovery. because they don’t think they can this week, they have discussed cut- via www.amazon.com for booking, host of “Wake Up and Stay Woke” on WPFW- President Obama put everything fi nd work, it is likely that more will ting the food stamps by requiring wholesale inquiries or for more FM Radio. www.nationalcongressbw.org. 202 in place to ensure that the labor look for work this summer. It is more work of those who receive info visit www.juliannemalveaux. 678-6788. market improved. Still, it would be extremely unlikely that the lower SNAP funding (a sizeable portion com

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The Mississippi Link Newswire drugs manufactured from their label drugs in a manner that to health. The complaint also tice requirements for drugs, fendants distributed misbranded The U.S. District Court for facility unless they comply with ensures the safety and qual- alleged that defendants’ drugs including defendants’ failure to and unapproved new drugs in the Northern District of Missis- specifi c remedial measures. ity of such drugs,” said Act- were adulterated because defen- establish and follow appropri- violation of the federal Food, sippi entered a consent decree Those measures include sub- ing Assistant Attorney General dants failed to comply with cur- ate written procedures that are Drug and Cosmetic Act. of permanent injunction against mitting a plan to FDA, which Chad A. Readler of the Justice rent good manufacturing prac- designed to prevent microbio- The government is represent- defendants Delta Pharma, Inc. will provide for an independent Department’s Civil Division. tice requirements. logical contamination of drug ed by Trial Attorney Joshua D. (Delta Pharma), its president, expert to conduct inspection(s) “The Department of Justice will FDA conducted an inspec- products purporting to be ster- Rothman of the Civil Division’s Dr. Tommy T. Simpson, and its of defendants’ facility and en- continue to work with FDA to tion of Delta Pharma in Feb- ile. According to the complaint, Consumer Protection Branch vice president and Pharmacist in suring that defendants imple- ensure that doctors and patients ruary 2017. According to the the FDA also documented that and Assistant U.S. Attorney Charge, Charles Michael Harri- ment all recommended correc- can rely on the drug safety pro- complaint, FDA investigators defendants failed to thoroughly John Gough of the U.S. Attor- son, to prevent the distribution tive actions. In addition, the tections in federal law.” observed and documented nu- review and investigate any un- ney’s Offi ce for the Northern of adulterated drugs in violation defendants must report to FDA “The Food, Drug and Cos- merous insanitary conditions, explained discrepancy or the District of Mississippi, with the of federal law, the Department the actions they have taken to metic Act is designed to protect including the use of fi fty-foot- failure of a batch or any of its assistance of Associate Chief of Justice announced recently. correct all insanitary conditions the American people,” said U.S. long tubing to process pur- components to meet any of its Counsel Laura Akowuah of the The entered permanent in- and deviations from current Attorney William C. Lamar for portedly sterile drugs, without specifi cations; and failed to Department of Health and Hu- junction stems from a complaint good manufacturing practice the Northern District of Missis- determining whether the pro- establish an adequate quality man Services’ Offi ce of General the department fi led in the U.S. brought to their attention by the sippi. “This civil action dem- cedures for sterilizing the tub- control unit that has the respon- Counsel’s Food and Drug Divi- District Court for the Northern FDA or defendants’ expert. onstrates our commitment to ing are effective or assessing sibility and authority to approve sion. District of Mississippi June 4, The permanent injunction enforce laws designed to pro- the tubing’s compatibility with or reject all components, drug Additional information 2018, at the request of the U.S. provides that defendants cannot tect the health and safety of the the drug products to ensure that product containers, closures, about the Consumer Protection Food and Drug Administration resume manufacturing, holding American public.” chemicals or particulates from in-process materials, packag- Branch and its enforcement ef- (FDA). The complaint alleged, and distributing such drugs un- According to the complaint the tubing do not leach, interact ing material, labeling and drug forts may be found at http:// among other things, that the de- til FDA notifi es them in writing fi led by the Department, defen- or otherwise contaminate such products, and has the authority www.justice.gov/civil/consum- fendants distributed adulterated that they appear to be in compli- dants’ drugs were adulterated drug products. to investigate any errors that er-protection-branch. drugs in interstate commerce. ance with the ordered remedial because they were prepared, In addition, the complaint may have occurred. For more information about As part of the permanent measures. packed or held under insanitary alleges that during the 2017 The consent decree of perma- the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce for injunction, defendants are en- “Compounding pharma- conditions whereby they may inspection, FDA documented nent injunction also resolved al- the Northern District of Missis- joined from manufacturing, cies have a responsibility to have been contaminated or may numerous deviations from cur- legations in the complaint fi led sippi, visit its website at https:// holding, or distributing any ensure that they process and have been rendered injurious rent good manufacturing prac- by the department that the de- www.justice.gov/usao-ndms. Canton, MS 2018 Hinds County Criminal Juneteenth Celebration Justice Coordinating

The Mississippi Link Newswire with festivities to promote and tration fee for the 5K is $25 The Pine Grove Association cultivate knowledge and ap- per person. Proceeds benefi t will host its Juneteenth Cel- preciation of African-Ameri- Our Daily Bread Ministries. Council formed ebration in Canton, MS, Sat- can history and culture. All other activities are free. urday, June 16, 2018 to honor The Juneteenth events will Activities and fun will not end The Mississippi Link Newswire 2016 settlement agreement Center Warden; 153 years of freedom. June- include a 5K run/walk, health until 6 p.m. The community The Hinds County Criminal in a lawsuit fi led by the U.S. • Hinds County Juvenile Jus- teenth is the oldest nationally fair, gospel choirs, spoken is invited to bring their lawn Justice Coordinating Council Department of Justice against tice Center Director; celebrated remembrance of word, musical entertainment, chairs and tents and enjoy a has begun work to bring about Hinds County, the Hinds Coun- • Hinds County Behavioral the ending of slavery in the community forum, vendors, day of celebrating. improvements in the criminal ty Board of Supervisors and the Health Director; United States. youth challenge and children Sponsorships and vendors justice system. Hinds County Sheriff. The case • A representative of the The celebration derives activities. The celebration will are accepted. The mission of the CJCC is is 3:16cv489 WHB-JCG, fi led Hinds County Board of Super- its name from the Proclama- take place on Hickory Street For more information about to enhance public safety and in the U.S. District Court for visors; tion received June 19, 1865, in Canton. The event is free the celebration and to become heighten public trust by improv- the Southern District of Missis- • A representative of the Jack- in Galveston, Texas, that all and open to the public. a sponsor or a vendor, please ing the Hinds County adult and sippi. son City Council. slaves were free. In memory The Juneteenth Celebra- visit our website: www.can- juvenile justice systems through Five work groups have been Associate members who may of this momentous occasion, tion will begin with a 5K run/ tonjuneteenth.com. Also, fol- interagency collaboration and formed to address behavioral participate but not vote include: Juneteenth marks that day walk at 7:30 a.m. The regis- low us on Facebook. the coordination of cohesive health, case processing, jail • Mississippi Department of policies and programs driven by population management, pris- Community Corrections Direc- research, innovation and fi scal oner reentry and juvenile jus- tor, Region II; responsibility, according to by- tice. • Mississippi Department of laws adopted March 1. The council, which meets bi- Human Services Division of The CJCC is made up of monthly, selected Senior Circuit Youth Services Director; judges, prosecutors, public de- Judge Tomie Green and Hinds • Hinds County Circuit Clerk; fenders, law enforcement and County Administrator Carmen • Attorney to the Board of Su- city and county government of- Davis as co-chairpersons. The pervisors; fi cials. The CJCC was formed council is made up of 19 voting • A representative of the by criminal justice leaders in members. Voting members are: Hinds County private defense Hinds County to make recom- • Hinds County Circuit Court bar; mendations to elected and ap- Senior Judge; • A representative of the pointed offi cials. • Hinds County Chancery Hinds County community; The Hinds County Board of Court Senior Judge; • Any Circuit, Chancery, Supervisors voted to formally • Hinds County Court Senior County, Justice, Municipal or recognize the Criminal Justice Criminal Judge; Drug Court Judge from Hinds Coordinating Council May 21. • Hinds County Youth Court County; “It leverages the resources Judge; • Any Hinds County Court and expertise from participat- • Hinds County Justice Court Administrator; ing agencies and departments to Senior Judge; • Any mayor from within address systemic public safety • Jackson Municipal Court Hinds County; challenges that no one agency Senior Judge; • Any municipal police chief can do alone. CJCC members • Hinds County District At- from within Hinds County; commit themselves to identify- torney; • Any municipal prosecutor ing issues and their solutions, • Hinds County Attorney; from within Hinds County; proposing actions and facilitat- • Hinds County Sheriff; • Any municipal public de- ing cooperation that will im- • Hinds County Administra- fender from within Hinds Coun- prove public safety, align re- tor; ty. sources and coordinate delivery • Jackson Mayor; For more information, con- of justice-related services,” • Jackson Police Chief; tact Hinds County Administra- CJCC bylaws state. • Jackson City Prosecutor; tor Carmen Davis at cdavis@ The formation of the Crimi- • Hinds County Public De- co.hinds.ms.us or Board Attor- nal Justice Coordinating Coun- fender; ney Pieter Teeuwissen at pteeu- cil was mandated in the July • Hinds County Detention [email protected]. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com CLASSIFIED

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By Kam Williams idols. The story was again set in Danny Ocean’s little sister Deb- a crack team of cohorts, starting seum. Besides, a super cool ca- as backdrop practically upstage a Columnist Vegas and also revolved around bie (Sandra Bullock) as she does with her longtime partner in crime, per, we’re treated to a profusion perfectly-delightful, female-cen- The original Ocean’s 11 (1960) an elaborate casino heist. The her best to convince a New Jer- Lou (Cate Blanchett). The rest of of enough blink-and-you-missed- tric crime caper. starred Frank Sinatra and a tight- picture was such a hit it spawned sey parole board that she’s noth- the motley crew is composed of it cameo appearances to take your You go girls! knit cadre of fellow Las Vegas a couple of successful sequels, ing like her con artist brother. But hi-tech whiz Nine Ball (Rihanna), breath away. Excellent (4 stars) headliners affectionately dubbed Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Thir- no sooner is Debbie let out of the jeweler Amita (Mindy Kaling), Dozens of celebrities attend the Rated PG-13 profanity, drug the Rat Pack by the press. The teen (2007). slammer than she’s embarking fashionista Rose Weil (Helena marvelous Met gala, including use and suggestive content bawdy band of brothers was fa- Ocean’s 8 may trade on the on a brazen shoplifting spree at Bonham Carter), big screen diva Katie Holmes, Kim Kardashian In English and German with mous for partying and making Ocean name, but this novel spi- Bergdorf Goodman’s and duping Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway), and her sisters Kylie and Kend- subtitles impromptu appearances at each noff represents a refreshing de- a desk clerk at a luxury Manhat- ex-thief coaxed out of retirement all, tennis pros Serena Williams Running time: 110 minutes other’s shows on The Strip. They parture for the testosterone-fu- tan hotel into giving her a key to Tammy (Sarah Paulson) and and Maria Sharapova, Vogue Production Studios: Smoke- even shot the movie right there eled franchise. Besides featuring a suite. Constance, a trash-talking crook editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and house Pictures / Village Road- in Vegas so they could continue an all-female gang, the fi lm is set Next thing you know, she’s played by the scene-stealing co- designers Tommy Hilfi ger and show Pictures working. a world away from gaudy Las masterminding an elaborate plan medienne, Awkwafi na. Alexander Wang, to name a few. Distributor: Warner Brothers That buddy fl ick was remade in Vegas amidst New York City’s to purloin a priceless diamond The real fun starts after the get- Ultimately more lighthearted Pictures 2001 with George Clooney star- Jet Setters. necklace during the Metropolitan acquainted phase of the adven- than edgy, Oceans 8 is a fashion- To see a trailer for Ocean’s 8, ring as Danny Ocean alongside At the point of departure, we’re Museum of Art’s annual costume ture, when the conspiracy is put driven, fun-fi lled affair where all visit:: https://www.youtube.com/ ten of this millennium’s matinee introduced to dearly-departed ball. Debbie begins by recruiting into action in and around the mu- the fl air and famous faces serving watch?v=MFWF9dU5Zc0 Interview: Anthony Bourdain | The “Parts Unknown” Interview A treasured tete-a-tete with the late chef (2014 interview)

By Kam Williams his Peabody and Emmys for just not particularly well. 60 pages before I start reread- Columnist Parts Unknown. KW: Patricia also asks: Did ing, revising and editing. That Chef, author and world trav- AB: Thank you. It feels good. you spend any summers in just helps with my confi dence. eler Anthony Bourdain was KW: I told my readers I’d France with your parents grow- I listen a lot to how people an outspoken trailblazer with be interviewing you. So, I’ll be ing up? speak. I’ve read a great many unique insights about food, cul- mixing their questions for you in AB: Just a few. Two or three. good books in my life. I had ture and current events. In this with my own. The fi rst is from Three summers, I think. some excellent English teach- 2014 interview, we spoke about editor/Legist Patricia Turnier KW: Patricia says: you are an ers. Surely, those things were his life, career and his Peabody who is French Canadian. She excellent writer. What is the best helpful. and Emmy-winning TV-series, says: You have a French back- advice you have for young writ- KW: Besides your books, Parts Unknown. ground and you’re fascinated ers about cultivating a unique the show is extremely well- Kam Williams: Hi Anthony, with French cuisine. Do you writing style with a sophisticated written. Do you have a hand in thanks for the interview. I love speak the language? voice like yours? that? the show. I’m honored to have AB: Yes, badly. But my AB: Wow! That’s hard to AB: I write the voiceover this opportunity to speak with French defi nitely improves the say… I just don’t know… Be as part of the editing process, you. more I drink, as I worry less true to yourself. I write quickly some of it beforehand. Work- Anthony Bourdain: Oh no, and less about absolutely perfect with a sense of urgency. I don’t ing with the producer, we’ll my pleasure, Kam. grammar. [Chuckles] I do speak edit myself out of existence, sort of hash out the fl ow of KW: Congratulations on the and understand the language, meaning I’ll try to write 50 or each show, the sequence of events, and the general frame- KW: I’m not surprised to hear sions beyond singing and play- work. And maybe there will be that you wear several differ- ing guitar. Clearly, if you track some writing as well that they ent hats on the show, since you his career, you see a great many can edit too. But much of it is strike me as one of these ver- collaborations with interesting done afterwards. It’s a long and satile, multi-talents like David artists, and his work refl ects interactive process that takes Byrne. whatever’s turning him on that about 9 to12 weeks sometimes, AB: I wouldn’t want to com- year. In that sense, what a great per show. So, a lot of attention is pare myself to David Byrne way to live, if you could always paid. I’m very aware that we’re whom I consider a genius, but do things that interest you, and telling a story here, and that we what I think what we have in do them with people who inter- want to tell it in the most com- common is that he’s also a guy est you. pelling, honest and accurate way who is very interested in the Read more online at we can. world and who has a lot of pas- www.themississippilink.com 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JUNE 14 - 20, 2018 www.mississippilink.com BOOK REVIEW: “BLACK KLANSMAN: A MEMOIR” BYRON STALLWORTH C.2018, FLATIRON BOOKS $25.99 / $33.99 CANADA • 208 PAGES

By Terri Schlichenmeyer As the department’s fi rst black Klux Klan who was trying to because the real Ron Stallworth, Dennis the Menace were running There were obviously different Columnist detective, Ron Stallworth thought raise membership there in Colo- remember, is a black man. a hate group.” methods of word-spreading forty You want no part of that. it might be interesting to see what rado Springs. He asked Stall- For the next ten weeks or so, And that pretty much sums up years ago, but in today’s world In fact, the farther away you would come from answering that worth several questions, then in- Stallworth and his co-detective, what you’re going to fi nd inside of internet and cell phone, read- are from whatever-it-is, the hap- ad. Figuring on a few pamphlets, vited him to meet in person; they Chuck, worked their way into and “Black Klansman”: a little dan- ers can easily conclude chilling pier you’ll be. Nope, some things maybe a brochure or leafl et, he agreed upon a time and, once through the Klan. They attended ger, a lot of audacity and plenty parallels. are not your friend. Some things wrote a note to the P.O. Box, us- they hung up, Stallworth swung rallies and meetings, thwarted of intended-unintended laughs. This is in the forefront of the are not good for you at all. And ing his real name and asking for into action. cross-burnings and Stallworth Even so, this book isn’t a com- story, but there’s no denying the as you’ll see in the new book promised information. To this He asked for permission to spoke many times with Grand edy. The seriousness of what au- humor here, too. It’s going to “Black Klansman: A Memoir” day, he’s still not sure why he proceed and for a colleague’s Wizard David Duke. There was thor Ron Stallworth did becomes make for a great movie this Au- by Ron Stallworth, some people used his name, and not one of his help, but was denied; sure that certainly danger in what he’d apparent as he writes about hate gust. can’t resist some things like that. undercover aliases. this could be a major matter, he done but mostly, because of the groups in 1978 Colorado which, Before you head for theatres, He saw the ad during an On November 1, 1978, he re- went to higher authorities. He amateurishness of the organiza- presumably, could be Any State: be sure you’ve seen “Black idle scan of the local Colorado ceived a call on the department’s already had in mind a sharp col- tion he’d infi ltrated and the mis- the tentacles of those organiza- Klansman” fi rst. You’ll want the Springs newspapers: “Ku Klux undercover line. league who was white and could taken tenants its leaders held, it tions reached far and were verg- back-story. You’ll want the nu- Klan, For Information Con- The caller identifi ed himself “be” Stallworth when Stallworth was a lesson in absurdity. ing on joining forces when his ances. You’ll want every part of tact….” as a “local organizer” of the Ku needed to attend Klan events… “It was,” says Stallworth, “as if investigation was shut down. this book.

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