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The many woes of Wells Phillip Gibbs and James Green: Fargo Bank th Part 1 47 Annual Memorial Ceremony By Dr. John E. Warren Intergovernmental Affairs NNPA Contributing Writer On Tuesday March 28, The Office and Wreath-Laying at JSU of the Comptroller of the Currency downgraded Wells Fargo Bank’s By Janice K. Neal-Vincent elect 2017-2018, asserted that rating from an “Outstanding” to a Contributing Writer similar acts of violence ex- “Needs to Improve” rating which The 47th Annual Memorial ist today. Additionally, others the bank had previously enjoyed. Ceremony and Wreath-Lay- gave a charge that neither the The Office of the Comptroller of the ing in honor of Phillip Gibbs school nor the public at large Currency is an independent govern- and James Green was held on should forget the tragedy. ment agency within the U.S. Trea- Gibbs Green Pedestrian Plaza Referencing racial slurs and sury Department that supervises all on the campus of Jackson State attacks, James “Lap” Baker banks and federal savings associa- University Monday, April 10. (JSU Class of 1970) said, “It tions. This was the site that is important that the students, Although action comes on the changed the face of what is re- faculty, and everyone never heels of an agreement by Wells ferred to as the ‘yard,’ jargon forget. It was the students who Fargo Bank to pay $110 million to among the JSU family. Present closed this street (Lynch Street) settle a lawsuit against it by custom- was a small crowd of students, down, who said, ‘No more!’” ers who filed a class action suit for faculty, and Gibbs’ peers from Baker continued, charging for the opening of fake bank accounts in the classes of 1970-72. all to examine themselves. their names, this is just another one Student unrest at JSU par- “I taught out here 24 years. I of many lawsuits against the bank alleled with national student asked 45 students what hap- in recent months and years. The unrest due to protests against a pened May 14th and 15th. Not amount might seem small compared number of ills that stirred emo- one hand went up. It’s been 47 to the revelation last September that tions and gave rise to an out- years and we still forget. Four the bank opened over 2 million fake spoken platform, became the hundred sixty rounds of shots accounts in customer names and order of the day. were fired. They got away with without their permission. During his campaign Presi- it. We weren’t killing each oth- In a separate lawsuit last Septem- dent Richard Nixon vowed to er in the 50s and 60s, but we’re ber, Wells Fargo agreed to pay $185 end the Viet Nam War but he doing that now.” million in fines and penalties to fed- called to draft 150,000 more Technical director – sound eral regulators and the Los Angeles soldiers to fight in that war. technician at JSU – Doug City Attorney’s office for “unrea- Students, families and teachers Stringfellow, noted: “It’s very sonable sales practices.” The two were affected by the cry. Other Gloria McCray, wreath holder and sister of Phillip Gibbs, is surrounded by Gibbs’ peers of Jackson State’s good to continue this because actions totaled $295 million. This issues such as women’s rights, 1970- 1972 Class. PHOTO BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT history is important in all as- latest settlement covers at least 10 poverty and racism brought pects. In my program I inves- other lawsuits. forth numerous voices of the and Green, a 17-year-old Jim for the class of 1970 and con- due to protests. He reached out tigate daily how things come The period covered by the $110 young. Hill High School senior who flicting messages regarding the in identification establishment into being. It’s good that stu- million settlement begins January 1, Hence, May 14 and 15, 1970 was headed home after leaving tragedy. due to commonalities between dents are reminded. It is the 2009 and ends upon the execution of were days that then known as his job, were shot and killed Later during a forum, the Stu- the two campus’ incidents. responsibility of faculty to the settlement agreement put forth Jackson State College and the by police. The social upheaval dent Government Association Today many remember that inform the students about this Tuesday, if accepted by the court community were impacted as resulted in pandemonium, hos- president of Kent State Univer- JSU, as opposed to Kent State, significant event that has- im and the parties involved. These pay- never before. On the 14th stu- pitalization of 12 who were sity, Frank Fresina, addressed received little national attention pacted so much of Jackson outs are in addition to the $3.2 mil- dents were confronted by city wounded, distrust of police of- the JSU family in the histori- that links to the slogan “Black State’s legacy.” lion Wells Fargo has paid customers and state police. On the 15th ficers, President John A. Peo- cal Dansby Hall Auditorium Lives Matter.” Those present at Robert Luckett, Ph.D., who on over 130,000 potentially unau- two tragic deaths occurred. ples, Jr. closing JSU for the end regarding his school’s tragedy the memorial ceremony echoed directs the Margaret Walker Gibbs, a 21-year-old student of the school academic year, in which four students were the slogan in their own words. Wells Fargo majoring in political science cancellation of commencement killed by national guardsmen Alexis Moore, SGA president- Gibbs Green Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 Allen Harper lived his mission: IN MEMORIAM Pamelia Parice Curry ‘To Protect and Serve’ The Mississippi Link Newswire and gave stuffed animals and Pamelia Parice Curry is the other treats to family and Downtown cop died Friday due to injuries in motorcycle accident oldest daughter of Laura Cur- friends. She always had her ry Hough and Chester Curry. hand out, not to receive, but to By Othor Cain Then the unthinkable hap- She was born in Jackson Mis- give to others. Pam had great Editor pened. Harper collided with an- sissippi September 18, 1956. shopping skills; she could al- Saturday, April 1, started out as other vehicle at the intersection She transitioned from pain ways find bargains and she a pretty normal day for Jackson of State and High Streets. and suffering on earth to her shared those bargains. police officer Cpl. Allen Harper The city paused as news began heavenly home Tuesday, April Pam was a member of Col- Jr. He did chores around the to spread about an off-duty offi- 4, 2017, where she joined her lege Hill Missionary Baptist house, ran errands and checked cer being struck by another vehi- father Chester Curry, sister Church under the leadership off his to-do-list as tasks were cle. This incident remains under Paula Hannah, grandmother Curry of Rev. R.E. Willis and later completed. Allen was off duty investigation. Preliminary results Hannah Smith, and uncle Rev. Hosea Hines and Rev. from his full time job with the showed the vehicle made a turn in Speigel McCallum. 25 years she worked for Ser- Michael T. Williams. She Jackson Police Department, a job front of Harper. Pam is a product of the vice Masters and served as a continued her membership at he did well and loved, a job he Harper Fast forward to Friday, April 7. Jackson Public School Sys- home health care provider. College Hill until 2012 when held for 22 years. What a difference a week makes. tem where she was always She also worked for the Mis- she became a founding mem- As the sun was beginning to wards downtown Jackson to work Harper’s family decided to re- very creative and could make sissippi Crime Lab for 10 ber of Crossroads Missionary fade to make room for a glisten- another job that also brought him move him from life support and something not so great into years. Baptist Church, pastored by ing moon-light, Harper was rid- joy – being a security officer at something beautiful. She was Each holiday, especially ing his motorcycle, heading to- Underground 119. Harper no stranger to hard work. For Easter, she prepared baskets Curry Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3

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The Mississippi Link Newswire Assistant Director Larry Bull. tions to MDWFP Camp Fish The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Department “Classroom discussions and 2017, Attention: Larry Bull, Auditions for Boeing-Boeing are Monday, of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks hands-on exercises led by MD- 1505 Eastover Drive, Jackson, May 1 and Thursday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at (MDWFP), Mississippi Wild- WFP fisheries biologists, MWF MS 39211. All Applications Black Rose Theatre Company, 103 Black life Federation (MWF), and the volunteers, and hatchery per- must be received by June 12. Street, Brandon. United States Fish and Wildlife sonnel will help students gain Accepted participants will be The cast includes: Service will host a Youth Fish a better understanding of fish, notified by June 16. For more Robert – American Camp at the Private John Allen fishing, and fisheries manage- information about MDWFP Bernard – American Bernard’s perfect life gets bumpy when his National Fish Hatchery in Tu- ment.” Fish Camp, contact Larry Bull Gretchen – German accent friend Robert comes to stay and a new and pelo June 20 and 21. Due to limited space, only 20 at (601) 432-2200 or LarryB@ Gloria – American speedier Boeing jet throws off all of his care- The camp is open to youth campers will be accepted. mdwfp.state.ms.us. Gabriella – Italian accent ful planning. Soon all three stewardesses are ages 11-15. The purpose of the Camp applications can be For more information regard- Berthe – French accent in town simultaneously, timid Robert is forget- camp is to introduce Mississip- completed online at the Mis- ing fishing in Mississippi, visit For more information, call director Eric ting which lies to tell to whom, and catastro- pi’s youth to fisheries conser- sissippi Wildlife Federation’s our website atwww.mdwfp.com Riggs at (601)291-7444 or email ericriggs@ phe looms. vation, management and sport websitehttp://mswildlife.org/ or call us at (601) 432-2400. hotmail.com. Performances: June 15-17 & June 22-24 at fishing. events/camp-fish/. Paper appli- Follow us on Facebook at About the show: 7:30 p.m. and June 18 & 25 at 2 p.m. “The camp is much more cations can be obtained from www.facebook.com/mdwfp or It’s the 1960s, and swinging bachelor Ber- Where: 103 Black Street, Brandon, MS than children going fishing,” MDWFP by calling (601) 432- on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ nard couldn’t be happier: a flat in Paris and Tickets: Call 601-825-1293 said MDWFP Fisheries Bureau 2200. Mail completed applica- MDWFPonline. three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to More information: www.blackrosetheatre. him without knowing about each other. But org Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area and Lowe’s Host ‘How-To’ Clinics

The Mississippi Link Newswire skill levels to join us and take tional Women Build for the Habitat for Humanity Missis- the clinics hosted by Lowe’s construction of Habitat houses sippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) to learn valuable construction Since its partnership began and longtime national partner skills that they can use at home in 2003, Lowe’s has committed Lowe’s are hosting “how-to” or as Habitat for Humanity vol- more than $63 million to Habi- clinics from 10 a.m. – Noon, unteers.” tat and helped nearly 6,500 Saturday, April 22, at the Twenty minute clinics will families improve their living Ridgeland Lowe’s at 910 East be offered from 10 a.m. – Noon conditions. County Line Road. The clinics on the following topics: On Saturday, May 13, HF- are a part of National Women • How to Safely Use Hand HMCA volunteers and local Build activities and are open to and Power Tools Lowe’s Heroes volunteers will individuals interested in learn- • How to Frame for Walls begin construction of the 2017 ing more about construction and Roofs Women Build home on Green- and home maintenance and re- • How to Install Exterior Sid- view Drive in Jackson. This pairs. ing will be the 20thWomen Build “We look forward to work- • How to Paint and Trim home built by HFHMCA. ing with Lowe’s again this year • How to Repair Toilets To learn more about Habitat for National Women Build,” • How to Install Light Fix- for Humanity Mississippi Capi- said Merrill McKewen, execu- tures tal Area, please call 601-353- tive director of HFHMCA. “We This year, Lowe’s contrib- 6060 or visitwww.habitatmca. invite women and men of all uted nearly $2 million to Na- org. www.mississippilink.com APRIL 13 - 19, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Gibbs Green Harper Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 he died from injuries sustained in pounds the loss is, a week ago his transition into heaven this that incident. Harper was 43. today, Allen was walking around morning at 8:52 a.m. On Satur- Initially, family members said a healthy man, bright future, do- day, April 1, 2017, Allen was in- Harper was expected to make a ing well in the police department volved in a motorcycle accident. full recovery, however, Monday, and, less than a week later, we’re We are relieved that his passing April 3, they announced he was talking about him dying from a was peaceful and painless. Even in critical condition. terrible accident that occurred in his death, he was a hero by giv- A 22-year veteran of the de- last Saturday. The thing that com- ing the gift of life through organ partment, Harper leaves behind a pounds the loss is the shock of it. donation.” wife, two biological children and Nobody expected this.” A public viewing will be held James “Lap” Baker, reflects on two additional children through Harper’s family released a from 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Jack- marriage. statement Friday, calling the fall- son Memorial Funeral Home on Alexis Moore, SGA president- Miss Jackson State University- national unrest and challenges “What a tragedy for his fam- en officer a “hero.” Woodrow Wilson Avenue. Harp- elect 2017-2018, trails historical Elect 2017-2018, Comelia Walk- JSU family and community to ily,” Chief Lee Vance said Friday “The family of Corporal Allen er’s funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday acts of violence that lead to stu- er, welcomes attendees. continue the Gibbs/Green leg- dent and national unrest. PHOTOS BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT acy. afternoon. “It’s a tough day for all J. Harper Jr. is deeply saddened at New Horizon Church on Ellis of us. I think the thing that com- to inform you that Allen made Avenue in Jackson. Alexander National Research young man lost a dad that he laying ceremony were Mc- Center, noted that he was ap- never knew. Phillip Gibbs lost Cray and class representatives proached by Baker three years a son. Mrs. McCray lost her for 1970-1973: Eddie Jean Wells Fargo ago to commemorate the event brother.” Carr, Miss JSU 1970-1971; Continued from page 1 that continues to date. “I de- During a telephone in- Vernon Weakley, 1970; Peggy sire that more students would terview Mattie Hull, James Hobson Calhoun, 1970; Quilly thorized accounts or services. (2) violation of California labor admission: “that it certified loans attend and that JSU’s SGA Green’s sister, commented Turner, 1970; Hillman Frazier, This latest settlement agree- code, and (3) failure to pay wages as eligible for FHA Mortgage steer students to communicate that she does scrap books. 1971; and Lee Bernard, 1972. ment is important in that it repre- and other charges. The employ- Insurance when they were not, with Kent State for the 50th She constructed a scrap book Other members on the dais sents the bank moving away from ees represented in the lawsuit had and that it did not disclose thou- anniversary event. My goal is on the JSU tragedy. “During included Evelyn J. Leggette, “forced arbitration,” which is in worked at Wells Fargo either dur- sands of faulty mortgage loans to to have people who are part of those tragic times my kids JSU’s provost and senior the small print of its agreements. ing the past 10 years or contin- HUD.” The period covered was this meet with the future presi- didn’t seem to show an inter- vice president for Academic It is reported that this practice al- ued to work there until they were from May 2001 through Decem- dent of JSU to make sure this est in what was going on. I and Student Affairs; Come- lows companies like Wells Fargo fired, demoted or forced to resign ber 2008. This settlement was ap- is priority,” he projected. shared one of the scrap books lia Walker, Miss JSU-Elect to hide mis-behavior in private due to not meeting sales quotas. proved by the U.S. District Court Archivist Angela Stewart with my daughter in Califor- 2017-2018; DeAngelo Riddle, mediation rather than opening it The federal class action, which for the Southern District of New mentioned, “I think it is im- nia. When my son saw the Mister JSU-Elect 2017-2018; up to public scrutiny in court. is separate from that cited above, York on the date of this release, portant for me as a historian scrap book, he was drawn to Alexis Moore, SGA president- The closer you look at Wells alleged that Wells Fargo violated; April 8, 2016 with the following this event is held. We need the pictures,” she recollected. Elect 2017-2018; Destiney Fargo, the further back its prob- (1) Dodd-Frank Wall Street Re- statements from the Department to honor the emotion and the She continued that the pictures Lawrence, Miss JSU 2016- lems go. For instance, in addi- form and Consumer Protection of Justice: trauma because oftentimes we caused her son to venture. 2017; and James “Lap” Baker, tion to what has been stated here, Act, and a section of Sarbanes- “The $1.2 billion settlement try to get around the trauma. A Participating in the wreath- JSU 1970. reports and articles on Wells Oxley Act, prohibiting retalia- with Wells Fargo is the largest Fargo Bank show that Monday, tion against whistleblowers and recovery for loan origination vio- September 26, 2016, six former violated the overtime provisions lations in FHA history. Yet this Curry Wells Fargo Bank employees of the Fair Labor Standards Act monetary figure can never truly filed lawsuit in Federal court covering hours of work. These make up for the countless fami- Continued from page 1 against the bank for $7.2 billion, lawsuits paint a far different pic- lies that lost homes as a result of her uncle, Rev. Dr. Stanley her life three children, La- cousins, Karen Moaton John- or more, for workers nationwide ture than the one Wells Fargo of- poor lending practices. Driven to L. Smith. While at College perial, Robvette and James; son, Charles Moaton, Tellis who were fired or demoted after fers for firing 5000 employees af- maximize profits, Wells Fargo Hill she was a member of mother, Laura Curry Hough; Moaton, John Dozier, Wil- refusing to open fake accounts. ter the investigation into the fake employed shoddy underwriting the Baptist Training Union sister, Beverly Curry Cole- lie Gross, Tamia Herndon This particular suit accused the accounts. That action suggested practices to drive up loan volume and participated in many man (Michael) and brother, Walker Price, Elliott Walker, bank of “orchestrating a fraudu- that the employees fired did the at the expense of loan quality” other activities at the church. James Curry (Jackie); four Stephen Smith, Sierra Smith, lent scheme to boost its stock fake bank accounts on their own As of March 29, 2017, it was While at Crossroads, she was grandchildren, Ken, Seth, Stanley Smith, II, and Stepha- price that forced employees to and without the bank’s knowl- reported that “shares of Wells a member of the Usher Board Brennen and Nicholas; niec- nie Smith; god nieces Tiffany “choose between keeping their edge or participation. Fargo gained only 2.9 percent in and the Baptist Training es, Laura Coleman, Monica Jones and Kimberly Heard. jobs and opening unauthorized Looking a little further back, the last two years, significantly Union. She also assisted in Curry, Hannah Curry; neph- Also celebrating her life are accounts.” the record shows that April 8, underperforming the 22.8 per- several fundraising activities. ews, Michael Coleman and lifetime friends Linda Phil- The following provides greater 2016, the U.S. Department of cent growth given by a market She was constantly making Paul James Curry; three ips Friday and Sharon Jones insight into how Wells Fargo has Justice issued a press release observer. sure things were clean after aunts, Barbara Moaton, Mag- Hamilton and other close dealt with or treated its employ- citing Wells Fargo’s agreement The September 2016 lawsuit each activity and all family gie Jean Walker and Berlena friends and family who held a ees. Some of the legal allegations to pay $1.2 billion for improper was cited as the reason for the gatherings at the church. McCallum; uncle, Rev. Dr. special place in her life. arising from such conduct in- mortgage lending practices. “substantial plunge” in shares Pam leaves to celebrate Stanley Smith (Stephanie); cluded (1) wrongful termination, Wells Fargo made the following following that filing. 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 13 - 19, 2017 www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com APRIL 13 - 19, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5

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GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 13 - 19, 2017 www.mississippilink.com JPS Career Development Center app Rotary club celebrates developers win Verizon App Challenge JPS teachers for PBIS practices Mississippi Link Newswire presented the team with $5,000 Jackson Public Schools Ca- from the Verizon Foundation for reer Development Center stu- their school. She also gave tablet dents created a national award- devices to each team member. winning app. Their idea was The Verizon Innovative selected from more than 1,800 Learning App Challenge is a submissions in this highly com- nationwide contest. Middle and petitive competition. Called Be high school students are chal- the Plug 4 Ya Community, the lenged to develop concepts for app helps students find STEM- mobile apps that solve a prob- related community work. The lem in their community. It’s a app empowers young people unique, hands-on activity that who are committed to commu- teaches collaboration, critical nity involvement by connecting thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship, as well as them with service opportuni- Myesha Wallace and her students proudly display tablet devices and STEM (science, technology, en- ties. a $5,000 presentation check they received for winning Best in State in gineering, and math) skills and The student developers are the Verizon App Challenge. With her are members of the CDC TSA team coding. It builds on students’ Rotary Club Teachers of the Quarter honorees for the third quarter are enrolled in the Simulation and and creators of the award-winning app (standing) Monterius Bulter, left, excitement about technology (from left): Adrienne Fleming, Tracey Frazier and Anna Hamilton. Animation Design Technology Andru Cathings, Tymarcus Spann, DeAndre Cossey, Zachery Jones, and equips them with the skills Program at CDC. They are part (sitting) Zion Blount, left, Wallace, and Audriunna Elize. of the Technology Student As- they need to succeed in the jobs Mississippi Link Newswire the building. Her consistency sociation team. The seven mem- Au’Driunna Elzie zon for presenting this opportu- of the future. The Rotary Club of Jackson has improved her students and bers of the team are: Zachery Jones nity for our students,” said CDC For more information, about presented Teacher of the Quar- the climate of her classroom. Monterius Butler Tymarcus Spann Principal Brenda Jackson. “We the CDC team’s app, see their ter Awards to three JPS edu- She recognizes her students by Zion Blount Myesha Wallace is their are so proud of the accomplish- Be the Plug 4 Ya Community cators at its weekly luncheon giving out “I caught you doing Andru Cathings teacher at CDC. ments of these students.” profile video on the Verizon App March 27. The awards go to something great” slips. The De’Andre Cossey “I would like to thank Veri- Bonnie Welch with Verizon Challenge website. JPS teachers who show excel- slips go to students who follow lence in the profession and go the rules, routines and proce- the extra mile to serve scholars dures; work well together; go and the community. out of their way to help some- The third quarter honorees one; or brag on another student. JPS High School students win scholastic art awards are: Tracey Frazier reviews Anna Hamilton, Power PBIS expectations and class- Mississippi Link Newswire for works that exemplify orig- APAC room procedures each morn- The Mississippi Museum of inality, technical skill, and Tracey Frazier, McWillie El- ing in her classroom. She is al- Art honored winners of The the rise of a personal vision. ementary ways positive with the staff and Scholastic Art Awards of 2016 Judges may select only five Adrienne Fleming, Hardy with her students. She uses the Mississippi Regional Com- works of art from each region Middle four-to-one method of behavior petition. Their works were on for this award. The Jackson Rotary Club management (four positives to display from February–April Power APAC students Luc- holds Teacher of the Quarter one negative). She never raises as part of the Scholastic Art ie Cooper and Charles Rounds celebrations to recognize PBIS her voice and is always willing Awards exhibition. The muse- received National Silver Med- practices. They partner with to lend a helping hand to all um recognized awarded artists al Awards. Shunta Battle, also the District’s offices of PBIS students and staff members. during Closing Awards Cer- from Power APAC, was a Se- and Partners In Education in Adrienne Fleming uses emonies April 2. nior Portfolio Silver Key win- this effort. newsletters, slideshows, and JPS high school students ner in the Mississippi compe- Through community ser- role playing to teach and re- from Forest Hill, Murrah and tition. vice and other means, Rotary view expectations. She makes Power APAC entered 68 win- The Scholastic Art and Club members help to promote the curriculum come alive by ning works of art. Eleven re- Writing Awards is open to peace and understanding in the teaching to students’ strengths. ceived Gold Key, 12 received students in grades 7–12. The local community and through- She displays a positive attitude Silver Key, and 44 received Lucie Cooper, 15, and Charles Rounds, 14, received National Silver competition recognizes out- out the world. at all times. She also promotes Honorable Mention. Gold Key Medal Awards. standing achievement in the About the Teacher of the the Hardy motto: “A Proud winners were sent to New York arts. The Mississippi Museum Quarter honorees Panther prepares for Progress City for the national competi- “Man Eater” by Jeremy Do- American Visions Nominee. of Art hosts the Mississippi Re- Anna Hamilton uses PBIS in by being Prepared, Respectful tion among 80 other regions. nahue of Forest Hill was an This is a “Best in Show” award gional Competition each year. her classroom and throughout and Responsible.” Jim Hill girls and Forest Hill boys win JPS Track Championships

Mississippi Link Newswire The Jim Hill Lady Tigers claimed the 2017 JPS Girls Track Championship, capturing first place with a total of 160 points. The Murrah Lady Mustangs finished second with 145 points. The coaches of the Jim Hill girls track team are Tamika Harris, head coach, and LaRoy Merrick, assistant coach.

The Forest Hill Patriots won the 2017 JPS Boys Track Championship, finishing in first place with a total of 168 points. The Callaway Chargers finished second with 152 points. The Patriots coaches are Corey Jordan, head coach, and Samuel Clark, assistant coach.

The 2017 Championship Meet was held April 4 at Hughes Field. All seven JPS High Schools competed.

All JPS high school track and field teams will move on to District, Regional, and State competition. Jim Hill Lady Tigers—2017 JPS Track Champions Forest Hill Patriots—2017 JPS Track Champions

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By L.A. Warren cial presentation at Saturday’s jsumsnews.com gala. The former military ser- During their second annual vice members were presented a gala, JSU Air Force ROTC ca- plaque and a lapel pen with the dets were reminded of their cur- following inscription: “A grate- rent leadership roles and heard ful nation thanks and honors how the nation is trying to atone you.” for its past sins against Vietnam To a climatic end of the eve- veterans who were reviled and ning, Lt. Col. Timothy Hen- jeered when they returned from derson, commander of the Air combat 50 years ago. Force ROTC and chair of Aero- Major Gen. (Ret.) Arnold space Science at JSU, delivered Fields of the U.S. Marine Corps a heartfelt tribute to staff and ca- presented sweet and bitter re- Major Gen. (Ret.) Arnold Fields of the U.S. dets during a surprised recogni- flections at the celebration April Marine Corps embraces Stephanie-Nellons tion of him from colleagues: 1 inside the Old Capitol Inn on Paige, wife of Jackson State University interim Fields congratulates Henderson for JSU’s “To the cadets, you have State Street. President Rod Paige, after her remarks during Lt. Col. Timothy Henderson, commander of the Air participation as a national partner in the taught me more than you realize. Fields, with more than 34 the 2nd annual Black Tie Gala April 1, inside the Force ROTC at JSU, is featured with Nellons-Paige recognition of Vietnam veterans or Vietnam- Although I am the commander, years of active military service Old Capitol Inn. and Fields. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JAMES HAYNES era veterans. your struggles are my struggles; in numerous commanding roles, your challenges have become explained how sweet it was to said American’s sentiments cadets that “you represent ex- As a result of the extraordi- Today, there are approximate- my challenges. When you hurt rise in his career “because of about the war took a drastic turn. cellence that has no equal. Less nary sacrifice by Vietnam vet- ly 7 million Vietnam veterans or I hurt; when you laugh I laugh. the leaders I had around me.” “We have always had a tradition than 1/2 of 1 percent of Ameri- erans and others who served Vietnam-era veterans still alive, We are family. All we ever want He urged JSU cadets to strive of honoring our men and wom- cans will ever wear a military during that era, Fields is helping with 1.5 million having been is the best for you in your life. for success and become positive en in the military, but we failed uniform and serve their country. lead efforts to remember their physically thanked. The goal Some of you in your life will examples of citizens with high to do that as we prosecuted the That’s understandable because contributions after Congress is to express appreciation and matriculate to become Air Force character because the results of Vietnam War.” not everyone can live up to your passed a law in 2008. Then- honor each one who served from officers. Some of you are going their actions “will last for the rest Matter of fact, military person- standards.” President Barack Obama, who Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975. to be congressmen and congress- of your life” – even after the uni- nel returning home to the States Nellons-Paige reminded them endorsed the measure, shared (Reportedly, there were 8,000 women. Some of you are going forms are no longer worn. after serving overseas were told that “much has been said about the following remarks in Wash- women who served in Vietnam, to be lawyers, doctors and elec- Quoting an exhibit in the not to wear their uniforms for our nation’s military, whether de- ington, D.C., at the Vietnam War of whom eight perished under trical engineers. You’re going to National Museum of the U.S. fear of being ridiculed, cursed fending our country’s freedoms, Memorial National Wall on May fire.) do great things in life. The les- Marine Corps, Field said, “All and labeled baby-killers. Sadly, delivering humanitarian aid to a 28, 2012, the same year the U.S. The Vietnam War Commemo- sons that you learn – embrace it takes is all you’ve got” as he too, the conflict claimed at least village that otherwise wouldn’t began the commemoration: ration staff is also reaching out to them. Embrace the struggles. recounted the story of a brave 58,000 American lives and left be able to feed their children or “One of the most painful chap- 9 million families, including con- Embrace the challenges. Learn young private who exercised more than 75,000 permanently rescuing American cities rav- ters in our history was Vietnam – tacting 2 million families whose from your mistakes and keep on leadership while serving in Viet- injured. It was noted in a video aged by devastating effects of most particularly, how we treat- military loved ones from that era moving. Whether you believe it nam. Fields told how the young presentation that nearly 1,500 hurricanes.” She hailed military ed our troops who served there. already have died. It’s believed or not, I do love y’all. … It’s all Marine saved his own comrades American service personnel are personnel for their compassion You were often blamed for a war that the U.S. is losing nearly 400 about affecting the communities by fatally thrusting himself onto still listed as missing in action and service. you didn’t start, when you should Vietnam veterans per day. in which we live and the people a grenade tossed by adversaries. following the Vietnam War. “Our Air Force has always have been commended for serv- Meanwhile, to assist in reach- we encounter day to day.” Fields told cadets that selfless act Such grim statistics did not been there and will always be ing your country with valor. You ing the remaining veterans and To his staff, he said, “We want was the epitome of leadership. overshadow the total conversa- there. You’re what all other were sometimes blamed for mis- family members, commemora- students to know that we care. His message of bitterness is re- tion at the gala, however. countries emulate and those who deeds of a few, when the honor- tion staffers have enlisted more People will do almost anything lated to a war that was “not one Like Fields, the wife of JSU have a reason to fear you. … You able service of the many should than 10,600 organizations in the and achieve what seems to be of the highlights in the history of interim President Rod Paige, embody the core values of integ- have been praised. You came U.S. as partners – all approved insurmountable when you care. the nation,” said Fields, who cur- Stephanie Nellons-Paige, spoke rity, discipline, courage, patience home and sometimes were deni- by the secretary of defense. JSU Everyday when I come to work I rently serves on the staff of the admirably about the men and and, most importantly, honor,” grated, when you should have is now one of those partnering believe it’s the best place to work United States of America Viet- women who today bravely wear Nellons-Paige said. been celebrated. It was a national entities. and that is because of the envi- nam War Commemoration. military uniforms. She praised She challenged cadets to “stay shame, a disgrace that should After the urban university ronment I work in. … I have a Despite the heroics of many her own family members for strong and don’t falter because in have never happened. And that’s was declared an official partner, headstrong team of great human military service members during their service to this country, too. the end … you will come out on why here today we resolve that it it immediately honored eight beings that I work with day in that period of aggression, Fields She told the audience of young top.” will not happen again.” Vietnam veterans during a spe- and day out.” Faculty, staff and students enjoy Smith becomes associate fun in the sun at the All For One registrar at Alcorn

Giving Campaign kickoff The Mississippi Link Newswire technology via the Web. Thank Vice Provost for Academic you is not enough in regards to The Mississippi Link Newswire Affairs and Student Records your kindness and understand- While visiting the campus of John Igwebuike announced that ing in working with the de- Alcorn State University, Coaho- Tracee Smith, assistant regis- partment chairs, advisors and ma Community College sopho- trar, has been promoted to as- graduating seniors in resolving more Ernest Stevenson was one sociate registrar, effective im- the issues at hand for the senior of the many students who par- mediately. class graduates of 2016-2017 at ticipated in the University’s All Igwebuike believes the pro- Alcorn State University.” For One Campaign Kickoff ac- motion recognizes Smith’s Smith earned both her Ph.D. tivities. He was impressed with sedulous efforts to continue the and Master of Science in public the positive vibes he received digital revolution afoot at Al- health from Walden University. from students, faculty and staff. corn. She also holds an MBA in hu- “The atmosphere is awesome “Through her efforts, the man resources and manage- here at Alcorn,” said Ernest. Registrar’s Office has under- ment and a Bachelor of Science “I can tell that it’s very family gone unprecedented transfor- Smith in marketing both from Delta oriented here. This has been a mation into a super-stream- State University. great experience, and I may lined, highly digitized records school gave her the opportunity In her new role, Smith will make this my home in the near office for the 21st Century,” to work for the university. She aid in the overall administra- future.” community for our students and ferences so that they can be says Igwebuike. “She has en- began her adult career at Alcorn tion of the Office of the Regis- Alcornites convened on the employees. I am very excited exposed to what’s going on sured that every process is digi- in 2010 as a data processor for trar, which consistently works campus green March 20 to about the campaign because outside of Alcorn. Faculty and tal and can be transacted online the Registrar’s Office, she then behind the scenes to provide kick off the All For One Giving our committee has worked very staff can also benefit from more 24-7 so that students, faculty, worked as a data analyst prior to student record information Campaign, which is an effort hard to make this a success. funds because it would allow staff, alumni and administra- being promoted from her pervi- (degree audit, transcripts, etc.), to gain support from employ- I donate each month through them to pursue faculty enrich- tion are given high levels of ous post as assistant registrar. enrollment and degree verifi- ees for the overall growth and payroll deduction as a simple ment by attending conferenc- customer service excellence Her number one goal for the cation, up-to-date catalog and advancement of the University way of giving back to the Uni- es.” and efficiency.” office is to always deliver the timetable information (includ- through giving. Participants en- versity and to encourage others Support the All For One Giv- For Smith, the promotion and wow factor – exceptional cus- ing classroom scheduling), and joyed a beautiful day of fun that to do the same.” ing Campaign by donating to recent achievements are a com- tomer service. She speaks high- enrollment services. The office included festive music, rock Malinda Butler, associate the cause and participating in bination of hard work and team ly of the Registrar’s customer also ensures academic eligibil- climbing, mechanical bull rid- dean for Alcorn’s School of the upcoming events: work. She’s really excited about service portal that allows the ity for student athletes and pro- ing, shooting hoops and good Education and Psychology, The leadership reception was the office’s success and future office to efficiently respond to vides benefit services to student food. hopes that the university can held March 30 in the James L. progress. its customers. veterans. The Registrar’s Office Janice Gibson, director of raise enough money to provide Bolden Campus Union Mul- “I’m honored and thankful “We are pleased with our cus- ensures student privacy in com- Development and Alumni Af- more exposure for students and tipurpose Room. A reception for where the Registrar’s Office tomer service surveys,” Smith pliance with the Family Educa- fairs and campaign manager, improved career enrichment ac- honored those who had given has been, I’m grateful for where vividly recalls receiving excel- tional Rights and Privacy Act was adamant about uplifting the tivities for employees. $500 or more to the university. we are and I’m extremely excit- lent reviews from students and (FERPA), and ensures that elec- University by providing funds. “Our students really need The President’s Mid-Campaign ed about where we are going,” faculty. tronic access to record informa- She encourages others to do the money for books and other ne- Breakfast took place April 4 in Smith said. “We have had some One of the customer surveys tion is secure and efficient. same. cessities that will make their the James L. Bolden Campus challenges, but we conquered stated, “The quality of service Have a question or concern, “As an alumna and employ- stay at Alcorn even better,” Union Ballroom. Finally, the those challenges as a team and in the Registrar’s Office has visit the customer service portal ee, I am very passionate about said Butler. “With more funds, victory celebration will be held moved forward together.” improved tremendously. Keep at HYPERLINK “http://www. Alcorn,” said Gibson. “It is not the university can send more Thursday, April 20 from 2-4 Smith is no stranger to Al- up the great work and improve- alcorn.edu/registrar” www.al- only a great university, but a students to more national con- p.m. at Taylor Park. corn, her first job while in high ments. Love the use of modern corn.edu/registrar. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 13 - 19, 2017 www.mississippilink.com

PASTORAL POINTS Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins for the Holy Day by hosting Religion Editor special programs, sponsoring Women and the Resurrection Easter is here dinners/fellowships, etc.; and and with it comes to the ministers who are ready- a celebration and ing themselves to deliver their By Rev. CJ Rhodes nessing to the resurrection. But it in a Jewish court of law. Jose- they went to tell His disciples, Special to The Mississippi Link the responsibil- Easter message, thank you for is important to draw attention to phus said that even the witness behold, Jesus met them, saying, ity to follow one expressing your love for Christ. To encour- their presence and importance, of multiple women was not ac- “Rejoice!” So they came and of the greatest The day of Christ’s new re- age the Corin- not only to that third day morn- ceptable “because of the levity held Him by the feet and wor- commands ever emergence to this world is a thian saints, Paul ing, but also to the future of the and boldness of their sex.” Cel- shiped Him. 10 Then Jesus said given to man. The celebration day that Christians everywhere wrote in 1 Cor- church. sus, the second-century critic of to them, “Do not be afraid. Go – honoring the Resurrection honor. It is a day of new birth; inthians 15:3-8 This Holy Week and Easter/ Christianity, mocked the idea of and tell My brethren to go to of Christ and the responsibil- a day of gratitude; a day of ju- the following Resurrection Sunday, let us re- Mary Magdalene as an alleged Galilee, and there they will see ity – “Go therefore and make bilation. regarding the member what the Gospels say resurrection witness, referring Me.” disciples of all nations, bap- As the religion editor of The Christ’s resurrection: about these dedicated women to her as a “hysterical female … Luke 24:9-12: “9 Then they tizing them in the name of the Mississippi Link, I ask that you 3 For I delivered to you first who loved their Lord even from deluded by … sorcery.” returned from the tomb and told Father and of the Son and of heed to the command that the of all that which I also received: the cross to the grave and be- This background matters be- all these things to the eleven and the Holy Spirit, teaching them Lord has given us: let others that Christ died for our sins ac- yond. cause it points to two crucial to all the rest. 10 It was Mary to observe all that I have com- know that Christ is alive and cording to the Scriptures, 4 and In their Christianity Today ar- truths. First, it is a theological Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the manded you.And behold, I am His word is to be shared with that He was buried, and that He ticle titled “Five Errors to Drop reminder that the kingdom of mother of James, and the other with you always, to the end of all. His greatest commandment rose again the third day accord- From Your Easter Sermon,” An- the Messiah turns the system women with them, who told the age.” (Matthew 28:19 – 20) is to share the good news of our ing to the Scriptures, 5 and that dreas J. Kostenberger and Justin of the world on its head. In this these things to the apostles. 11 As we celebrate the resurrec- Lord and Savior. He was seen by Cephas, then by Taylor exhort preachers: “Don’t culture, Jesus radically affirmed And their words seemed to them tion of our Lord and Savior, I If you would, also remem- the twelve. 6 After that He was bypass the role of the women the full dignity of women and like idle tales, and they did not find myself proclaiming it to all ber the verse that I often share seen by over five hundred breth- as witnesses of the resurrected the vital value of their witness. believe them. 12 But Peter arose I can, “Christ is alive!” with you – Isaiah 52:7 (NIV), ren at once, of whom the greater Christ.” I share their comment in Second, it is a powerful apolo- and ran to the tomb; and stoop- Along with that proclamation which reads: “How beautiful part remain to the present, but their entirety: getic reminder of the historical ing down, he saw the linen cloths I pray that others see Christ in on the mountains are the feet some have fallen asleep. 7 After “The number and identity accuracy of the resurrection ac- lying by themselves; and he de- me through my actions and my of those who bring good news, that He was seen by James, then of the women in the resurrec- counts. If these were “cleverly parted, marveling to himself at words. I pray that they contin- who proclaim peace, who bring by all the apostles. 8 Then last of tion accounts can be difficult devised myths” (2 Pet. 1:16, what had happened.” ue/begin a relationship that will good tidings, who proclaim all He was seen by me also, as by to untangle, which is one of the ESV), women would never have So, if women were important lead them to eternal life as they, salvation, who say to Zion, one born out of due time. reasons why we provide a glos- been presented as the first eye- to the telling of the good news too, do as Christ commanded – Your God reigns!” Paul shares here that he hand- sary in The Final Days of Jesus witnesses of the risen Christ.” that Jesus was raised just as “teaching others and spreading The Mississippi Link, a mes- ed to the Corinthians the oral as a guide. One of the confus- That women were present and Scripture said and as he prom- the Gospel of the Lord.” senger for news in and around history of the events surrounding ing things, for example, is that were witnesses to the resurrec- ised, then they are surely still Why should we do this, be- the state of Mississippi, would Jesus’ crucifixion (cf.: 1 Corin- no less than four of the women tion speak to the truthfulness of important in sharing the Gospel cause Matthew 28:18 tells us, like to not only share your news thians 11) and resurrection. Re- share the name Mary: (1) Mary what the Gospels record. Why with their lives and with their “And Jesus came and said to but all who would like to tell garding the resurrection, Paul Magdalene; (2) Mary the mother would the apostles and their fol- lips. No matter what your ulti- them, ‘All authority in heaven others about the Lord’s good- notes that the post-resurrection of Jesus; (3) Mary the mother of lowers fabricate that story when mate thoughts are on women in and on earth has been given ness and about their places of Jesus showed himself to Cephas James and Joses/Joseph; and (4) saying women witnessed the res- ministry, any follower of Jesus to me.’” The Holy Word of worship. (Peter), the rest of the apostles Mary the wife of Clopas (who urrection wouldn’t add any cred- must admit that women were the Lord has been spoken and To share your news contact (excluding Judas, who by that may have been the brother of ibility to their claims? important – no, essential – to his that’s all I need to know. Jesus Daphne M. Higgins at reli- time was dead), and to the larger Joseph of Nazareth). In addition, Indeed, that the women are ministry and so should they be to has risen! [email protected], fax band of faithful disciples. there is Joanna (whose husband, mentioned as witnesses should ours today as we bear witness to To the hundreds of thousands (601) 896-0091 or mail 2659 What is notably absent in this Chuza, was the household man- demonstrate that the disciples the risen Lord and Savior of the of Christian families across the Livingston Road, Jackson, MS tradition is the presence of the ager for Herod Antipas) and Sa- didn’t make any of this up. All whole world. mid-South who are preparing 39213. faithful women disciples, who lome (probably the mother of the four Gospels include some ac- Rev. CJ Rhodes, a graduate of were pivotal to the events that apostles James and John). count of the women coming to the University of MS and Duke occurred the resurrection morn- As you preach this Easter, the tomb and encountering Je- University, serves as the direc- ing. To be sure, Paul’s exclusion do not bypass the testimony of sus after he was raised from the tor of Student Religious Life at REIGNING of their names in the list above the women as an incidental de- dead. Below are just two pas- Alcorn State University and is does not mean he was unaware tail. In the first century, women sages the pastor of Mt. Helm Baptist ANNOUNCEMENTS of the role they played in wit- were not even eligible to testify Matthew 28:9-10: “9 And as Church in Jackson. True Light Baptist Church, 224 E. Bell St., Jack- son, Light Line Prayer Call continues to be held each Easter Poems Wednesday at 6 a.m. The call-in number is 218-486- 1348, access code: 224235578#. For more information Easter Joy Easter Love call 601-354-0393. Rev. Marcus Cheeks is the pastor.

Jesus came to earth, On Easter we celebrate love, To show us how to live, love coming down from heaven, College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1600 Flor- How to put others first, love blanketing the earth ence Ave., Jackson, will observe Resurrection Sunday How to love and how to give. in a transforming embrace; April 16 with its Children’s Easter program at 8:45 a.m. unique and infinite love, Then He set about His work, giving more than we can imagine and Easter worship at 10 a.m. For more information call That God sent Him to do; for us, to cleanse our sin, 601-355-2670. Dr. Michael T. Williams is the pastor. He took our punishment on Himself; a perfect sacrifice, Lamb of God, He made us clean and new. the walking, talking Word. He is teacher, role model, friend, New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 3387 Med- He could have saved Himself, this God in human form, gar Evers Blvd., Jackson, will hold its Easter program Calling angels from above, dying, then rising from the dead, April 16, at 11 a.m. For more information call 601-981- But He chose to pay our price for sin; proving all who believe He paid it out of love. will also rise 8569. Dr. Andrew Friday Sr. is the pastor. to have eternal life, with Him, Our Lord died on Good Friday, Lord of all. Priestley Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 177 But the cross did not destroy Oh, Happy, Happy Easter! His resurrection on Easter morn Virlilia Rd., Canton, will hold its Easter Sunday service That fills our hearts with joy. By Joanna Fuchs April 16, at 10 a.m. For more information call 601-859- 8449. Rev. Robert McCallum is the pastor. Now we know our earthly death, Like His, is just a rest. We’ll be forever with Him Thea’s Turn, a stage production celebrating the life of In heaven, where life is best. Canton’s own, Sister Thea Bowman; will take place at So we live our lives for Jesus, Canton High School, 634 Finney Rd., Canton, during a Think of Him in all we do. matinee April 21 at 1 p.m. and the premier April 22 at 7 Thank you Savior; Thank you Lord. Help us love like you! p.m. During the Saturday premier, Jessie Primer will be present from 5 – 6 p.m. for this free event which is spon- By Joanna Fuchs sored by The Canton Convention and Visitors Bureau. The presentation will feature MADDRAMA. The official bicentennial project is made possible by a grant from the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Mississippi Humanities Council through support from the Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir Mississippi Development Authority. For more information Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. call 601.859.1307. Live Radio Broadcast WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Anderson United Methodist Church, 6205 Hanging Moss Rd, Jackson, Women’s ministry will present its An- nual Women’s Day program April 23 at 11:45 a.m. The celebration theme is “Women of Power and Purpose.” During the celebration, the Lola K. Smith Scholarship “A Church Preparing for a and AUMW “Woman of Strength” awards will be pre- Home Not Built by Man” sented. For more information call 601-982-3997. Dr. Joe New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] May is the pastor. www.mississippilink.com APRIL 13 - 19, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9

PRESERVED Writing to the beat Don’t miss the mark! PART 2

By Pastor Simeon R. Green III may be perfect, thoroughly fur- into the Kingdom of Heaven; but of God’s heart Special to The Mississippi Link nished unto all good works.” he that doeth the will of My Father Jesus said to love The wise man built his house on which is in Heaven.” Some self- By Shewanda Riley show me exactly where it “something” is God trying the rock. He did what God would professed athletes can talk a great Columnist our enemies, do was. I then checked under to keep me on beat with good to them that have him to do. God never meant game but that tells us nothing A few the front seat mats and what his heart. When faced with hate us, and pray for for man to live in sin. He wants about their athletic skills. And not years ago, I did I find? The battery and those difficulties, prayer those who despite- man to live for Him. He made everyone who talks about heaven owned one the battery holder exactly has always helped me hear fully use us. When man for His pleasure and for His belongs to God’s Kingdom. Jesus of the most where God had led me to His voice, write to the beat we look to opposi- glory. He wants us to be faithful. is more concerned about our walk fun cars to look. Needless to say, I was of His heart and stay fo- tion such as this and then look to The Bible says, “It is required in than our talk. He wants us to do drive: a sil- overjoyed that I could now cused as a writer. ourselves, we will say, we are not stewardship that a man be found right, not just say the right words. ver 2003 turn down my radio but I The following is a prayer going to do it. On the other hand, faithful.” We are serving a faithful Our homes which represent our Volkswagen Beetle. Even was also glad for another from my book of prayers when we look to God, we can say God and He loves faithful people. lives, will withstand the storms of though it was small, the car reason. This seemingly in- for writers ‘Writing to the as Paul said in Philippians 4:13, Christians are blessed if they life only if we do what is right in- had a state of the art (by significant incident showed Beat of God’s Heart’ that “I can do all things through Christ know the truth and have a pas- stead of just talking about it. What 2003 standards) stereo sys- me that I could hear God’s helps me stay on track: which strengtheneth me.” If God tor who will teach and preach the we do cannot be separated from tem that included a remote voice even though I had I thank you God for giv- enables us to do it, we can do it, truth (Word of God). To build on what we believe. control. been doubtful lately. ing me greater confidence but it takes God. We must trust the rock means to be a hearing, Jesus said in Matthew 24:35 One day as I was getting This incident also re- in the skills that you have and depend on Him. responding disciple, not a phony, these words, “Heaven and earth ready to go to an appoint- minded me of the previous given me as a writer. I will The wise man built his house superficial one. Practicing obedi- shall pass away, but My words ment I pressed the remote year when I had a serious not second guess myself upon a rock and the rain descend- ence becomes the solid foundation shall not pass away.” How are we control button and nothing case of writer’s block. I and my ability to hear your ed. Tests and trials are going to to weather the storms of life. We building? Are we building on the happened. Then I turned it thought I was following voice. I praise you God be- come against us. The Bible says find in James 1:22-24 these words: sand? The wise builder had the over and saw that the bat- God’s leading in my writ- cause you have opened my that anyone who lives godly will “But be doers of the word, and right foundation. God has only tery had fallen out. ing, but couldn’t under- stopped up ears and have suffer persecution. The Apostle not hearers only, deceiving your- one church and one foundation, Since I’d dropped the re- stand why it was so hard to sharpened my ability to Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 3:13-17 selves. For if anyone is a hearer of which is Christ Jesus. He is the mote control on the ground write even one page some- hear your voice. As I spend these words: “But evil men and the word and not a doer, he is like Rock that we have to build eternal outside of my car earlier, I times. Once I spent more more time in worship, seducers shall wax worse and a man observing his natural face hope upon. The rain and all that thought that the battery was time in prayer with God, prayer and consecration, it worse, deceiving, and being de- in a mirror; for he observes him- came against it could not bring probably still on the ground the words and ideas flowed will become easier to hear ceived. But continue thou in the self, goes away, and immediately it down. We need to stay on and nearby. After a few minutes effortlessly like God’s your voice and follow your things which thou hast learned forgets what kind of man he was.” connected to the Rock, Christ Je- of searching around the car promises in Hebrews 8:10, direction in every area of and hast been assured of, knowing It is important to listen to what sus! and not finding the missing “I will put my laws in their my life. of whom thou hast learned them; God’s Word says, but it is more Rev. Simeon R. Green III is remote, I gave up and drove minds and write them on Happy Writing! And that from a child thou hast important to obey it, to do what it pastor of Joynes Road Church of off a little frustrated be- their hearts.” Shewanda Riley is the known the Holy Scriptures, which says. We can measure the effec- God, 31 Joynes Road, Hampton cause the only way I could Even though a few years author of the Essence best- are able to make thee wise unto tiveness of our Bible study time VA 23669. He is married to Velma adjust the radio volume have passed since that time, seller “Love Hangover: salvation through faith which is in by the effect it has on our behav- L. Green. He is a member of the was by using the remote. I sometimes still shrug off Moving from Pain to Pur- Christ Jesus. All scripture is given ior and attitudes. Do we put into National Association of Evange- Also, I felt a little foolish that “something” which is pose after a Relationship by inspiration of God, and is prof- action what we have studied? lism Church of God, Anderson, because it wasn’t an issue God’s still small voice try- Ends.” She may be reached itable for doctrine, for reproof, for In Matthew 7:21, we find these Ind. He serves as chairman of the of life or death, but I re- ing to give me direction. at lovehangover@juno. correction, for instruction in righ- words: “Not everyone that saith Southeastern Association of The member praying for God to In the case of writing, the com. teousness: That the man of God unto Me, Lord, Lord shall enter Church of God, Inc.

Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard Gospel Charts for the week of April 13

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1. You Deserve It J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise 2. Joy Vashawn Mitchell SUNDAY Worship Services 3. Made A Way Travis Greene 10:00 a.m. 4. Hang On GEI Featuring Kierra Sheard Sunday School 8:45 a.m. 5. Victory Belongs To Jesus Todd Dulaney 6. I Need You Donnie McClurkin MONDAY 7. Never Have To Be Alone CeCe Winans Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. 8. God’s Grace Reverend Luther Barnes & The Restoration Worship Center Choir WEDNESDAY Michael T. Williams 9. God Provides Tamela Mann Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor 10. Work It Out Tye Tribbett Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m.

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10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 13 - 19, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Program on Mississippi Minority Business Mississippi history Alliance, Inc. launches first at Grand Village WBCM satellite location in Downtown Jackson Mississippi Link Newswire This program is open to the On Thursday, April 20 at 6 public and admission is free. Mississippi Link Newswire Business Administration-sponsored p.m. at the Grand Village of A retired fiscal analyst, Da- The Mississippi Minority Business Center in the state and joins more than the Natchez Indians, David vid Dreyer currently serves Alliance, Inc. (MMBA) will launch 100 Centers across the country. Dreyer will present “Yester- as a volunteer tour guide at the first satellite location of the Wom- Janita R. Stewart, SBA Mississippi day, 201 Years Ago: Missis- the Natchez African-Amer- en Business Center of Mississippi district director, stated that “SBA’s sippi’s Path to Statehood.” ican Museum, a museum of (WBCM) in Downtown Jackson with funding of the WBCM and its ex- While Mississippi has its the Natchez Association for an open house. The networking event pansion efforts parallel the growth own characteristics, it shares the Preservation of Afro- forty years. sissippi Department of Ar- is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, realized in women-owned businesses many commonalities and American Culture (NAPAC). The Grand Village of the chives and History, the Grand 2017 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Great- and women interested in starting a traits with other states that Dreyer was also involved Natchez Indians was the main Village is located at 400 Jef- er Jackson Chamber Partnership (201 business. We really look forward to entered the Union about the in the filming of Prince ceremonial mound center ferson Davis Boulevard and S. President Street). seeing more good things happening same time, including county Among Slaves: The Cultural of the Natchez people from is open free of charge to the “With the expansion of our Down- in our state for this extremely critical and city names, and Ameri- Legacy of Enslaved Africans, 1682 until 1730. The 128- public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. town location and six additional satel- segment of the market and this new can Indian removal. Some an award winning documen- acre National Historic Land- Monday through Saturday lite locations to be added in key areas WBCM satellite location should serve of those characteristics are tary about Abdul Rahman mark features three mounds, and Sundays 1:30 to 5 p.m. across the state by the end of the fis- to do just that.” striking, and these compari- Ibrahima Sori – a West Af- a plaza, a reconstructed Nat- Call 601-446-6502 or cal year, we are positioned to help the An American Express Study shows sons cast a unique view on rican prince captured dur- chez Indian house, nature email info@natchezgrandvil- fast-growing women-owned business- women businesses on average earn Mississippi and its role in the ing a war in West Africa and trail, museum, and store. lage.com for more informa- es effectively compete for lucrative lower revenues than the national aver- Union. enslaved in Mississippi for Administered by the Mis- tion. projects,” said Shellie Michael, chief age even though the numbers of wom- executive officer of MMBA. -“Mis en businesses are growing at a high sissippi has 72,300 women-owned rate. MMBA fills a void in the state businesses. With a satellite office in by serving as a principal advocate and MDWFP to co-sponsor youth fishing rodeo events downtown Jackson and others across hub for development and managing the state, we are transforming the way programs that benefit minority and we operate to continuously improve women-owned busi nesses. The most in Diamondhead, Meridian, Brooksville, and Ackerman our ability to develop business owners immediate impact of the WBCM ex- so that they are able to fully capital- pansion will be a generation of jobs Mississippi Link Newswire vited to come enjoy quality with Meridian Parks and a.m. Call Donna McKay at ize on opportunities to sell their goods for Mississippians. Youth 15 years and time together in a safe envi- Recreation. Contact the Me- (662) 285-3378 for more in- and services statewide, nationally, and MMBA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit younger are invited to fish- ronment. ridian Parks and Recreation formation. abroad.” with a primary mission of enhanc- ing rodeos being held at The Diamondhead rodeo Office at (601) 485-1802 for For more information WBCM serves entrepreneurs who ing opportunities for minority and four locations across the is co-sponsored with the information. about the youth fishing ro- wish to start or expand a business with women-owned businesses. MMBA’s state Saturday, April 22. All City of Diamondhead and The Friends of Noxubee deo program, call the MD- a special focus on assisting disadvan- goal is to create and/or expand mutu- events are free, and they is being held at Twin Lakes Refuge are hosting their ro- WFP Fisheries Bureau at taged persons and minorities address ally beneficial relationships between provide a good opportunity located on Diamondhead deo at the Sam D. Hamilton (601) 432-2200. the challenges associated with entre- minority-owned businesses, suppliers for young anglers to fish Drive West, beginning at 9 Noxubee National Wildlife For more information re- preneurship. and service organizations throughout a lake that is well stocked a.m. Call Kinta Bakken at Refuge near Brooksville be- garding fishing in Mississip- Services include “one on one” busi- the state of Mississippi. with catfish which are typi- (228) 255-1900 for more in- ginning at 8 a.m. For more pi, visit www.mdwfp.com or ness counseling, establishment of To RSVP for the Open House, email cally easy to catch. formation. information call Andrea call (601) 432-2200. Follow internal operating procedures, work- infoPwbcmississippi.org or call 601- Participants are encour- Q.V. Sykes Park is the Dunstan at (662) 323-5548. us on Facebook at facebook. shops, a customized roadmap specific 376-9895. aged to bring their own fish- site for the rodeo in Merid- Choctaw Lake is the site com/mdwfp or on Twitter at to their business model , business plan For more information about the ing gear, catfish bait and ian. The event begins at 7:30 for the Ackerman fishing www.twitter.com/MDWF- development, and assistance in secur- Women Business Center of Mississippi stringers. Families are in- a.m. and is co-sponsored rodeo. This event starts at 9 Ponline. ing financing. It is the only U.S. Small visit www.wbcmississippi.org. STATE

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Economic development and economic resiliency Hinds CC names Hinds training workshops

The Mississippi Link Newswire The Delta Regional Authority presents a series Heroes for Spring 2017 of intensive two-day courses focused on econom- ic development and disaster resiliency strategies The Mississippi Link Newswire to enhance the effectiveness of local elected of- The Spring 2017 group of hon- ficials, economic development practitioners, and orees in the Hinds Heroes em- other community leaders in the Delta region. ployee recognition program have The workshops are held in partnership with the been named. Hinds Heroes are International Economic Development Council chosen because they represent the (IEDC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce college well, provide exceptional Economic Development Administration (EDA). customer service to all its custom- Each workshop will consist of a two-day ers and consistently promote the training that covers one of the following cours- Hinds mission of service. Heroes es – Module A: Basic Economic Development selected receive a lapel pin, a to- Strategies, Module B: Economic Resilience ken of appreciation and one free and Disaster Recovery, or Module C: Advanced day off work. Economic Development Strategies. The courses In alphabetical order, this se- Adair Barnes Cloyd require no prerequisites, and participants are en- mester’s honorees are: couraged to attend any of the training workshops • Christie Adair, of Terry, an offered. admissions manager and advisor in the student services department at the Jackson Campus-Academic/ 2017 ECRC Workshops: Technical Center. Her duties in- These intensive boot-camp courses will help clude giving guidance to admis- prepare local elected officials, community leaders, sions processors and advising stu- and economic development practitioners to support dents when registering for classes. economic development and disaster resilience She has been with Hinds for 10 activities in their communities. years. ALABAMA • Wendy Barnes, of Raymond, April 17-18: Phenix City a specialist in the advancement Economic Resilience & Disaster Recovery department at the Raymond cam- April 20-21: Evergreen pus. Her duties include coordinat- Basic Economic Development Strategies ing special events and the Hinds Cockrell Collins Franklin Hero program. She has been with ARKANSAS at Hinds for seven years. August 7-8: Pine Bluff • Ben Cloyd, of Jackson, aca- Advanced Economic Development Strategies demic dean at the Raymond cam- August 10-11: Searcy pus and the Jackson Campus- Basic Economic Development Strategies Nursing/Allied Health Center. ILLINOIS His duties include promoting and August 28-29: Marion maintaining quality academic pro- Basic Economic Development Strategies grams for students and faculty. He has been with Hinds for 12 years. KENTUCKY • Phil Cockrell, of Brandon, June 26-27: Henderson an instructor of drafting/design at Basic Economic Development Strategies the Raymond campus. His duties June 29-30: Madisonville include updating the program cur- Economic Resilience & Disaster Recovery riculum, creating semester sched- ules, advising and mentoring Isonhood Johnson McClure LOUISIANA May 8-9: Pineville students, overseeing community Advanced Economic Development Strategies service projects and coordinating May 11-12: Ruston a new Fab Lab starting in the fall Basic Economic Development Strategies 2017 semester. He has been with Hinds for nine years. MISSISSIPPI • Gerald Collins, of Vicksburg, June 8-9: Oxford an instructor in the electronics Advanced Economic Development Strategies technology program at the Utica June 12-13: Clarksdale campus. His duties include in- Basic Economic Development Strategies structing students in all methods, theories and applications needed MISSOURI Aug. 31 - Sept. 1: Cape Girardeau for them to obtain an associate Advanced Economic Development Strategies​ of applied science degree in elec- tronics technology. He has been TENNESSEE with Hinds for five years. Steen Williams Williams-Bolden May 22-23: Germantown • Sherry Franklin, of Bran- Basic Economic Development Strategies don, associate vice president of mond campus and the Diesel gram that totals $2.4 million. She tors, as well as keying in course July 17-18: Jackson career and technical education at Technology Academy in Rich- has been with Hinds for 17 years. offerings and credentialing full- Advanced Economic Development Strategies the Rankin campus. Her duties land. His duties include oversee- • Sue Steen, of Vicksburg, an and part-time instructors. She has July 20-21: Savannah include assisting in leading the ing the daily operations of the adjunct instructor in develop- been with Hinds for 20 years. Economic Resilience & Disaster Recovery college’s career and technical pro- academy and coordinating all mental programs at the Vicks- Hinds Community College, cel- grams and coordinating opportu- aspects of the program with cor- burg-Warren campus. Her duties ebrating its 100th year of Commu- nities in workforce education and porate partners, which involves include instruction of develop- nity Inspired Service in 2017, is a economic development. She has recruiting students, advising mental courses that include read- comprehensive institution with been with Hinds for 12 years. more than 60 current students and ing, improvement of studies and six convenient locations in the District sponsoring • Judith Isonhood, of Brandon, serving on college committees as essential college skills. She has central Mississippi area. Hinds chair of the reading/education de- assigned. He has been with Hinds been with Hinds for five years. opened in September 1917 first Fourth Annual Junior partment at the Rankin campus. for 31 years. • Michael Williams, of Utica, a as an agricultural high school and Her duties include classroom in- • Doris McClure, of Utica, ad- transportation coordinator at the admitted college students for the High Career Day struction, improving study and ministrative assistant for Title III Utica campus. His duties include first time in 1922, with the first intermediate reading skills, in- grant programs at the Utica cam- coordinating all trips for the dis- class graduating in 1927. Mississippi Link Newswire terviewing and hiring adjunct in- pus. Her duties include assisting trict, hiring bus drivers, purchas- Today, Hinds stands as the larg- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Vicksburg structors, scheduling classes for the program’s executive director ing vehicles, and other duties as- est community college in Missis- District is sponsoring its fourth Annual Career Day the department, completing bank in multiple areas, which include sociated with transportation. He sippi and offers quality, affordable for all local junior high students. orders and serving as an advisor reporting, purchasing, bids, co- has been with Hinds for 33 years. educational opportunities with The Career Day will be held April 13, from 9 for the Alpha Omicron Omega ordinating travel, inventory, of- • Pamela Williams-Bolden, of academic programs of study lead- a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Warren Central Junior High chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. She fice support, coordinating confer- Jackson, an administrative secre- ing to seamless university transfer gymnasium. Team members with the Corps’ Vicks- has been with Hinds for 28 years. ences and workshops, serving on tary at the Jackson Campus-Aca- and career and technical programs burg District will be available to discuss their fields • Brent Johnson, of Terry, di- college council and community demic/Technical Center. Her du- teaching job-ready skills. of expertise as well as provide demonstrations and rector of the diesel equipment committees for the campus and ties include preparing payroll and To learn more, visit www.hind- answer questions. technology program at the Ray- managing a budget for the pro- hire packets for part-time instruc- scc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC. Last year a record number of more than 700 students from the Academy of Innovation, Home School group, Porters Chapel, St. Aloysius, Vicks- burg, and Warren Central participated in Career Hinds CC JBW Airport hosts annual radio-controlled model jet fly-in Day. Students were introduced to not only engi- neers, but accountants, administrative personnel, Mississippi Link Newswire plates and soft drinks. the rally, hosted at John Bell Wil- As part of the fly-in, awards biologists, geologists, lawyers, environmental spe- Hinds Community College’s The rally is the college’s major liams Airport, generates approxi- will be given for Top Gun, Pilot’s cialists, writers and others. John Bell Williams Airport in Ray- scholarship fund-raiser for the avia- mately $5,000 to $7,000 in student Choice, People’s Choice, Best Mil- As one of the community’s leading technical mond will host the 26th annual tion department housed at John Bell scholarships. The funds generated itary Aircraft pre-1960, Best Mili- organizations, the Vicksburg District traditionally Mississippi Afterburner Jet Rally, Williams Airport. The programs in- by this event over the last 13 years tary Aircraft post-1960, Best Sport supports schools within the community and sur- which is expected to draw more clude aviation maintenance technol- have allowed for the creation and Jet and Best Sport Performance, he rounding areas. The district’s involvement in local than 85 pilots of radio-controlled ogy, aviation technology, commer- endowment of a scholarship by the said. schools is critical to the success of educational sys- model jets, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April cial flight school and the unmanned Mississippi Afterburners. The physical address for the tems and is rewarding for the district team mem- 20-22. aerial systems school. Students can Pilots at the rally will perform airport is at 4100 Airport Road, bers. Corps team members receive personal and The three-day event, open to the receive a two-year associate degree maneuvers with their turbine-jet Bolton, MS 39041. It’s just off professional benefits from participating in new public at $5 per vehicle, will fea- in any of the programs, allowing propelled radio-controlled models Clinton/Raymond Road almost settings and demonstrating their skills to others. ture pilots from across the nation. them to work in the aviation indus- many of which are museum scale halfway between Clinton and Ray- Events such as the Career Day introduce many stu- Spectators can purchase a variety try. The four programs enroll ap- models flying at speeds of up to mond. dents and educators to the Corps for the first time. of food on site, including hamburg- proximately 75 students. 200 miles an hour, Montgomery For information see the website ers, hot dogs, French fries, chicken The scholarship fund fueled by said. at http://mississippijets.com/. OPINION

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National Urban League After Obama: Black women convene mourns the loss of civil rights champion annual summit in the nation’s capital Roger Wilkins

By Lauren Victoria Burke at the annual summit. On the “We have no hope of solving our NNPA Newswire Contributor third day of the conference, problems without harnessing the The Nation- Linda Brigham, the senior diversity, the energy, and the creativity of al Coalition manager for public affairs all our people.” – Roger Wilkins on Black Civ- and communications at the ic Participa- Coca-Cola Company, pre- By Marc H. Morial tion (NCBCP) sented a check for $250,000 President and CEO National Urban League and the Black to Campbell to support future For Roger Wood Women’s BWR events. Wilkins, the Civil Roundtable (BWR) recent- Appearing at the summit Rights Movement was ly hosted the Sixth Annual were Maureen Bunyan, for- the family business. BWR Women of Power Na- mer news anchor for Wash- When Wilkins was tional Summit in Washing- ington, D.C.’s WJLA-TV born in 1932 in seg- ton, D.C. and one of the founders of regated Kansas City, The Black Women’s the National Association of Missouri, his uncle Roy Wilkins al- Roundtable is the women Black Journalists; Vanessa ready was a well-known journalist and and girls empowerment arm DeLuca, the editor-in-chief activist serving as assistant NAACP of the NCBCP; BWR is at of Essence magazine; Suzan secretary, and later would serve as ex- the forefront of champion- Johnson Cook, the former ecutive director. His mother, Helen J. ing just and equitable pub- U.S. ambassador at-large for Claytor, was Secretary of Interracial lic policy on behalf of black International Religious Free- Education for the National YWCA and women. Melanie Campbell, the president and CEO of the NCBCP said that her group was deeply concerned dom; and Janaye Ingram, the later would oversee the organization’s Several key events took about the proposed cuts to after school programs for poor children, Meals on Wheels for our senior director of logistics for the integration. place on Capitol Hill in citizens, and clean air and water protections for communities across the country. This photo was Women’s March on Wash- “My uncle Washington, D.C. and at the taken during the 2016 Black Women’s Roundtable Women of Power National Summit in Washington, ington. lived in a build- summit’s hotel, the Crystal D.C. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA Several members of Con- ing on Sugar City Marriott in Arlington, gress met with BWR mem- Hill [in New Virginia. The theme of the Campbell has taken the the 115th Congress and the ter school programs for poor bers, including Reps. Sheila York City],” gathering was “Invest. In- reigns often held by the late Trump Administration. children, Meals on Wheels Jackson Lee (D-Texas), Bar- Wilkins told spire. Unite. Act!” legendary leader Dorothy In a statement about the for our senior citizens, clean bara Lee (D-Calif.) and Terri NPR in 2011. NCBCP is one of the most Height, who passed away in summit, Campbell said that air and water protections Sewell (D-Ala.). “W.E.B. Du Bois active civil rights organiza- April 2010. the group wanted to “edu- in communities across the Lauren Victoria Burke is a lived there. And tions in the U.S. and Mela- NCBCP launched the BWR cate and share [their] deep country and other issues.” political analyst who speaks Kenneth Clark nie Campbell, the president Summit this year, by releas- concerns about the proposed The five-day event focused on politics and African lived there. And Wilkins of the NCBCP, is one of ing the 4th Annual BWR re- repeal of the Patient Protec- on advocacy around issues American leadership. She is Thurgood Marshall lived there. So the few black women civil port titled, “Black Women in tion and Affordable Care such as affordable health also a frequent contributor when Roy would invite me to dinner, rights leaders who are invit- the U.S. 2017: Moving Our Act (ACA) that cuts Medi- care, federal budget cuts, to the NNPA Newswire and you know, these giants were in the ed to meetings at the White Agenda Forward in a Post- care and Medicaid; and fed- criminal justice reform, vot- BlackPressUSA.com. Con- room.” House along with the trio of Obama Era.” eral budget cuts to safety ing rights and paid family nect with Lauren by email at Wilkins interned for Marshall while NAACP, NUL and National The BWR planned to share net programs that impact the leave. [email protected] and a law student at the University of Action Network presidents. the report with members of most vulnerable, such as af- Attendees of all ages were on Twitter at @LVBurke. Michigan. In 1957, Roger Wilkins was facing a prosperous career in the private sector in New York. But the Little Rock Nine – the first black students to desegre- Industry insiders say minorities gate an all-white high school in Ar- kansas after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision – changed his plans. “And so you couldn’t say to yourself, should pursue oil jobs well, let those kids do it,” he said. “If you were alive, you had to say, I want to do something. I want to become in- volved.” Blacks, Latinos missing out on lucrative jobs in the oil industry He worked for a few years as wel- fare caseworker in Cleveland before By Stacy M. Brown Spooner said that minorities increased awareness of job joining the Kennedy Administration NNPA Newswire Contributor must get in the game. opportunities to ensure the in 1962 as a special assistant to the There are great opportu- “Our polling of African- ‘Great Crew Change’ is the administrator of the U.S. Agency for nities for African Ameri- Americans and Latinos game changer it can be for International Development. Under cans and Latinos in the oil, showed that the vast major- America’s workers.” President Johnson, he led the newly- natural gas, and petrochemi- ity of individuals had never The industry is partnering created Community Relations Ser- cal industries, according to applied for a job in the in- with schools, labor organi- vice, which describes itself as the U.S. industry insiders, who are dustry, with 60 percent of zations and the government Justice Department’s “peacemaker calling on minorities to “get those being driven by a ba- to increase awareness of en- for community conflicts and tensions in the game.” sic lack of familiarity with ergy job opportunities and arising from differences of race, color, “IHS Markit projects that the industry’s opportuni- to promote greater partici- national origin, gender, gender iden- there will be nearly 1.9 mil- ties,” Spooner said. pation in science, technol- tity, sexual orientation, religion and lion job opportunities over As noted in the 2017 State ogy, engineering and math disability.” the next 20 years in our in- of American Energy report, (STEM) careers. “The racial upheavals in this coun- dustry, and [minorities] are the American Petroleum In- Still, many are surprised try in the ‘60s came loaded with a expected to fill more than stitute (API) continues to to learn that the industry has heavy history,” Wilkins wrote in 575,000 of those positions,” Jack Gerard, API president and CEO says that the oil and natu- work with Hispanics in En- a great deal of job opportu- 2005 upon the 40th anniversary of said Deryck Spooner, the ral gas industry pays wages significantly higher than the national ergy and the American As- nities in blue collar occupa- the Watts riots. “Many of the partici- senior director of external average and can provide tremendous career opportunities for sociation of Blacks in Ener- tions (57 percent), which re- pants had lived through it; others had mobilization at American women and minorities. ERIK CHRISTENSEN/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS gy to spread the word about quire a high school diploma absorbed knowledge carried by their Petroleum Institute. “These that 707,000 positions are and some post-secondary parents and grandparents of the soul- employment projections are said that it’s important for while a petroleum engineer projected to be held by Afri- training, Spooner said. shriveling cruelty of the post-bellum based on current and ex- black and Latino families makes $82,000 annually. Oil can-American and Hispanic “These are jobs like weld- rural South, of the northward migra- pected trends in factors such to have conversations about and gas pipeline construc- workers, said API spokes- ers, pipefitters, truck driv- tion during World War II when de- as labor force participation opportunities in the oil in- tion workers average about man Reid T. Porter. ers, and construction work- fense jobs opened up, of the physical rates, population growth dustry that are available for $76,000 per year and those Porter added: “And, we’ve ers,” said Spooner. “There brutality and guile southerners used to rates, and educational at- people who aspire to join the who drill oil and gas wells started a Veterans Energy are also hundreds of thou- keep their labor force submissive and tainment rates.” middle class. typically rake in at least Pipeline program to connect sands of job opportunities cheap. They remembered the promised IHS Markit is known as A recent report by IHS $98,000 per year, according veterans with career oppor- projected in management cities full of good jobs, and how many the leading source of infor- Markit noted that Hispan- to several databases. tunities that are compatible and professional fields as of them just missed out as America mation and insight into criti- ic and African-American “Experienced engineers with their unique skill sets.” scientists, engineers, archi- passed its industrial peak. Finally, cal areas that shape today’s workers are projected to ac- are being offered sky-high With above-average sala- tects, communication pro- they surely understood the grim and business landscape. count for close to 25 percent salaries and are taking regu- ries and an abundance of ca- fessionals, business manag- fetid realities of the northern ghettos Spooner noted that oppor- of new hires in management, lar calls from headhunters reer opportunities projected ers, and so much more.” to which they were consigned.” tunities would be available business and financial jobs as the booming shale gas over the next two decades, The oil and natural gas At the end of the Johnson Admin- in a wide variety of occupa- through 2035. industry fights for scarce the oil and natural gas in- industry pays wages sig- istration, Wilkins accepted a position tions across the country. Also, of the women pro- talent, snapping up engi- dustry offers solutions to nificantly higher than the with the Ford Foundation. There he Of the 1.9 million new job jected to be hired in the oil neers from other sectors,” wage stagnation and income national average and can worked closely with the National Ur- opportunities, 57 percent industry, more than half are reported Alanna Petroff of inequality, which remain provide tremendous career ban League and then-President Whit- are projected to be in blue- expected to fill management CNN Money. “There aren’t major concerns in our still- opportunities for women ney M. Young, funding a program collar occupations and 32 and professional occupa- enough experienced en- struggling economy, said and minorities, said Jack Young created called New Thrust, percent are projected to be tions. gineers to go around, and Porter. Gerard, API president and which developed the leadership skills in management and profes- The salaries in the oil and global demand for engineers “Capitalizing on energy CEO. of urban black youth. sional fields, according to gas industry make the jobs is growing, especially as the job opportunities doesn’t Gerard continued: “These In 1972 he began writing editorials IHS Markit. very attractive. U.S. shale gas industry bal- require a government pro- careers can help shrink the for the Washington Post, where he won Martha Montoya, the chair Currently, the average sal- loons.” gram or taxpayer funding,” income inequality gap with- a Pulitzer Prize for his commentary on of the National Association ary for a financial analyst In order to take advantage said Porter. “All it takes are out spending a dime of tax- Watergate, and spent the rest of his ca- of Hispanic Publications, in the industry is $55,620, of the oil and gas boom, smart energy policies and payer money.” reer as a journalist, author and educator.

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www.mississippilink.com APRIL 13 - 19, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 Parental engagement key to success for ‘Every Student Succeeds’ Act

By Stacy M. Brown Education Trust, as well as civil NNPA Newswire Contributor rights organizations like Lead- According to the Every Stu- ership Council for Civil Rights dent Succeeds Act (ESSA), that are paying more and more President Barack Obama’s attention to the educational education law, state and local quality for children of color,” school districts are required Rhames said. “But the truth is, to intervene in the lowest- our local schools need to work performing schools, including harder to engage parents.” those that serve low-income Rhames continued: “Parents children and minorities. That should spend time with their requirement has educators, par- children and teachers and ask ents and community stakehold- as many questions as they can. ers searching for innovative And, they should not go away strategies to fulfill the mandate, until the answers satisfy them.” as the law begins to take effect Regulations to implement next school year. the data reporting requirements “Interventions can be any- should promote universal ac- thing from changing the prin- cess to cross-tabulated data and cipal or some of the personnel expand on the availability of to closing the schools, convert- data disaggregated by catego- ing them to charter schools or ries, Education Trust officials transferring the students to said, adding that technical as- better schools,” said Marilyn sistance should also encourage Rhames, a 2016 Surge Institute districts and states to collect Fellow, parent of three school- and report data in this further aged children and an alumni disaggregated manner. support manager at a K-8 char- “The biggest impact on chil- ter school in Chicago. dren is that the current law, like Rhames and other parents, color and the ESSA law should College of Social & Behavioral ington, D.C., revealed that 90 ers can help shape education the old law, requires annual who also work in education help to ease that problem, said Science at Cal State University percent of African-American reform at the local and state testing in math and reading so and in organizations like the Andrea Flake, a mother of four Northridge. community leaders believe that levels,” Brian Bridges, a co- we know how the kids are do- National Black Parents Asso- K-12 students. Flake is a mem- “Addressing not only aca- they have a strong responsibil- author of the new report, said ing,” Rhames said. “But, the ciation (NBPA), said that, his- ber in the northeast chapter of demic needs, but mental health ity to help improve the educa- in a statement. “[This] is a call new law could make it hard- torically, school officials tend the NBPA. needs and what trauma looks tion that black students receive. to action for black leaders to er for parents to understand to make cosmetic changes that “The more we know the like…these identity markers Researchers offered four rec- use their influence to not only whether the school is really don’t necessarily address the truth about what is going on in play a crucial role in students’ ommendations to improve the highlight the crisis in educa- doing its job. Some states are problems; parents might find the classroom, we, as parents, ability to succeed,” Lipscomb education of black students in- tion for black youth, but to making it more complicated this frustratingly ineffective. can band together and put the said. cluding expanding community also find tangible ways to get than it needs to be by eliminat- Rhames continued: “It’s not proper pressure on educators to Rhames said that parents networks to further advocacy involved. ing summative ratings.” clear which path states will make sure our kids are getting need the truth, which should efforts; providing leaders with Bridges said that, when it Rhames added: “A lot of take right now but, histori- what they need and certainly include student testing data, the tools to advocate for black comes to the implementation states are getting rid of the cally, they’ve not closed many what they deserve,” Flake said. parental surveys and discipline youth; championing the mes- of ESSA, parents need to get A-F rating system, which schools.” ESSA promises to advance reports. sage of positive African-Amer- involved immediately and not some people criticize as sim- Further, history has shown equity by upholding critical “Schools need to listen to ican community engagement in wait. plistic, but at least you get it. that, without pressure from protections for America’s dis- parents,” Rhames added. education; and being involved. So, where should parents go How schools are rated needs parents, schools don’t always advantaged, high-need, and A report released in March “As the ESSA implementa- for more information about the to be simple and clear so that provide the right instruction minority students, said Allen by the Frederick D. Patterson tion moves forward, there are ESSA law? parents understand it and can or atmosphere for children of Lipscomb, a professor at the Research Institute in Wash- various ways that black lead- “There are organizations like act accordingly.” NY makes New PACS focus on getting tuition free, but more blacks into politics students must By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor In the aftermath of former-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s crushing stay after college defeat last November, a number of groups were launched to encourage greater po- By David Klepper lege education.’’ litical participation among young people, Associated Press Sara Goldrick-Rab, a pro- women and minorities. ALBANY, N.Y. – There’s fessor of higher education at Recently, the Milk River PAC hosted a big string attached to New Temple University, said the re- a dialogue on the impact of women in York’s free middle-class col- quirement undercuts the prom- politics that featured Rep. Yvette Clarke lege tuition initiative: Students ise of free tuition and could de- (D-N.Y.) and political commentator Ana must stay in the state after liver a nasty shock to students Navarro. “PAC” is a common acronym graduation or else pay back the who fail to read the fine print, for political action committee, an inde- benefit. or who take the money believ- pendent group that raises money to sup- Democratic Gov. Andrew ing they will stay in New York, port candidates and issues related to their Cuomo said Monday that the only to find better job opportu- constituents. requirement was added to pro- nities elsewhere. The goal of Milk River PAC is to inspire In the wake of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s stunning defeat in the 2016 presidential election, a tect the state’s investment in a “It’s absolutely bait and more African-American women to run for number of groups were launched to encourage greater political participation among young student’s education by ensur- switch,’’ she said. “You entice Congress. Along with The Collective, De- people, women and minorities. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA ing they don’t take advantage people with something they re- mocracy in Color, and Higher Heights, the of free tuition and then leave ally, really need and then you Milk River PAC is another effort focused staff against a backdrop of historic losses New York. penalize them if they can’t find on galvanizing support behind people of COMMENTARY over the last ten years. The tuition initiative, which a decent job and have to leave.’’ color running for office. national poll predictions, former-Sec- The Indivisible Movement, started by Cuomo said is a national Republican lawmakers Milk River PAC and Higher Heights retary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton former congressional staffers, has risen model, covers state college or pushed for the requirement are specifically focused on black women. should have easily defeated real estate mo- to re-energize civic engagement in the university tuition for in-state during closed-door state bud- Black women voted at higher rates than gul Donald Trump. Clinton won the popu- wake of President Donald Trump’s elec- students from families earn- get negotiations. any other demographic group in Ameri- lar vote by 2.8 million votes, but lost the tion, in the same way the Republican Tea ing $125,000 or less. Students “We took the governor’s ca during the 2008 presidential election Electoral College vote (227-304), sending Party rose to power following President must remain in New York for original plan and made it bet- cycle. Harnessing that political power is Donald Trump to the White House. Obama’s election in 2008. Town halls as many years as they received ter, by requiring students to one of the many challenges that the groups In the post-Obama era, efforts to ad- focused on health care and the direction the benefit. They must repay maintain a certain GPA and to hope to address at a time when Republi- vance African Americans into elected President Trump is taking policy have giv- the money as a loan if they take live and work in New York af- cans control the United States Congress, office appear to be picking up steam. en rise to efforts to focus on the next major a job in another state. ter they graduate,’’ said Scott the White House and most state legisla- On March 29, new Democratic National set of federal elections in 2018. ``Why should New Yorkers Reif, a spokesman for the Sen- tures. Committee (DNC) Chairman Tom Perez But there are also several test races pay for your college education ate’s Republican leadership. The specific goal of Higher Heights is to asked for all staffers currently at the DNC coming up that should provide a clue as to and then you pick up and you Students who receive free “identify, educate, and engage black wom- to hand in their resignations. 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The City of Jackson (“City”) desires to solicit proposals from firms quali- fied to sell to the City electricity from a solar PV plant or plants located in the City. The firm selected will be responsible for developing, construct- Building ing, interconnecting to the power grid, and owning and operating the solar plant(s) long term such that the plant(s) provide the City with the renewable power it requires. It is the desire of the City of Jackson to partner with a firm to provide renewable power that provides the City a reduction to its current (Near Jackson Medical Mall) operating costs and also provides real economic benefits to the City, busi- nesses located in the City, and the residents of the City.

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Alcorn Game Notes | Live Radio Junior second baseman Wallace base percentage and .857 slugging to ITTA BENA, Miss. – Playing its Rios Jimenez is on a league-leading begin the season. first game in eight days, the Alcorn 25 game on-base streak. He ranks Junior Der’Vincent Hamilton has State University baseball program second in the SWAC in on-base per- been hot as of late and is on a 10-game will travel to Mississippi Valley State centage with a .513 mark, and fourth hitting streak. for a three-game series at Magnolia in the conference with a .375 batting Sophomore Conrado Skepple leads Field beginning Thursday at 3 p.m. average. Rios leads the team with 11 the SWAC with four saves on the sea- Game two is scheduled for 3 p.m. multi-hit games on the year including son. He hoists a 2.45 ERA in 14 ap- Friday, and the series finale is slated a four-hit outing at Nicholls State on pearances. for 1 p.m. Saturday. March 29. MVSU is looking to snap a 10- It’s the second time the Braves and Also hitting above .300 for the game skid. Arrington Smith leads the the Delta Devils (4-22, 3-12 SWAC) Braves (7-21, 3-9 SWAC), sophomore team at the plate with a .340 average will square off this season. In the first Brandon Barna carries a .313 average and five homers. He’s started in all 26 series, Alcorn took two out of three into Tuesday, while senior Kirt Corm- games, mainly at first base. March 10-12 at home. The Braves ier is at .302. Cormier is on a 16-game The series can be heard on 91.7 FM dropped the opener 5-1 before com- on-base streak. He was named SWAC or wprl.org with Charles Edmond as ing back to win consecutive games Hitter of the Week on Feb. 21 after the voice of the Braves. 3-2 and 4-3. batting for a .571 average, .625 on- #FearTheBrave Hinds County School District Weekly Update Hinds County School District Recognize Parents from Across the District

On Thursday, March 9, 2017 the Hinds County School District Board recognized each school’s parents of the year during its regular board meeting. Families, administrators, faculty, staff and friends attended the award ceremony to show their support to these parents.

Back Row L-R: Lashandra McClure, UEMS; Pamela Williams, RHS; Robert Green, BEEMS; Minnie Williams, GRI; and Gwendolynn Santos, BMS. Front Row L-R: Brenda Williams, THS; Shunta Jackson, CMS; Lori Downing, RES: and Turea Williams, GRE. Lori Downing Named Hinds County School District Parent of Year

Downing has worked with the PTO welcoming new staff, helping parents become more involved, promoting the school in the community and fundraisers. To encourage interaction between PTO, parent and employees, Downing created an “About You” form. The information provided on this form, allows her to buy birthday presents for each of the staff and special gifts for the Employee of the Month. Her desire is for other parents to be more active in the school community. As PTO vice-president, she manages the PTO Facebook page, where she posts school events, contest winners and reminders for upcoming activities. Downing also designs and publishes the PTO monthly newsletter. This newsletter informs parents on how to become involved with PTO and other school activities. There are two principles that Downing want to pass on to her children: Invest in family first and Downing then invest in those around you.

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Meals on Wheels recipients Forrest General Family Medical threatened under proposed Residency Clinic physicians help Trump budget By Darlene Aderoju Baltimore County, Anne Arundel Howard University News Service County, Howard County, Carroll WASHINGTON – Charles County and parts of Montgom- provide quality medical care Abel, a 65-year-old man liv- ery County, its officials said. It ing in Baltimore, Maryland is receives 56 percent of its budget among the millions of Americans through the federal government. The Mississippi Link Newswire who relies on Meals on Wheels, “We serve about 1,500 clients HATTIESBURG, Miss. – a program that President Trump daily,” said Guy Arceneaux, se- For some people, visiting a plans to cut dramatically under nior director of marketing and doctor is as easy as making a his budget proposal. communications at Meals on phone call or using the Iris app The White House Budget Wheels of Central Maryland. on their phone to make an ap- Chief Mick Mulvaney said, “Every 8 dollars taken from our pointment, but for some, the “Meals on Wheels sounds great,” budget is a meal for a senior that process isn’t as simple. but really doesn’t provide a real will never be served.” With the help of volunteer service. About 27 percent of clients of physicians, nurses, social “We’re not going to spend Meals on Wheels Central Mary- workers and many other lo- [money] on programs that cannot land are African-American, ac- cal healthcare professionals, show that they actually deliver cording to Arceneaux. the Fellowship Health Clinic, the promises that we’ve made The Maryland budget for a part of the Edwards Street to people,” Mulvaney said at a Meals on Wheels is $8.5 million, Fellowship Center, provides March press conference. he said. If the federal govern- high quality medical, dental, Abel, a cab driver for 27 years ment halts funding, the program and pharmaceutical care at who now struggles with chronic would lose nearly $5 million. no cost to eligible uninsured obstructive pulmonary disease, Consequently, the program and underinsured residents of begs to disagree. will have to reduce the number Forrest and Lamar counties “If it wasn’t for Meals on of people it serves,” he said. in Mississippi. The clinic also Wheels, I’d be a lot skinnier,” he “That means going from de- provides integrated care with said. “If I was left without them, livering meals five days a week social work services, as well I would not be eating as healthy to three, or two meals a day to as health and wellness educa- James Wilkinson, resident at the Forrest General Family Medicine Residency, works with a patient. as I am. I’d be surviving on sand- one,” he said. “Programs already tion. wiches and McDonalds. can’t keep up with demands. So, “I volunteer at the Fellow- are diagnosed with chronic clinic, we are grateful for the other healthcare options,” said And it’s not just the meals, said they’ll have to add seniors to ship Health Clinic because conditions like diabetes, hy- Forrest General Family Medi- Ann McCullen, executive di- Abel and other Meals on Wheels waiting lists or in the worst case I want to use the skills and pertension, and COPD. These cine residents who staff our rector of the Edwards Street recipients. scenario, they would have to turn knowledge I have gained conditions cannot be moni- free clinic one day each week. Fellowship Center. “Sometimes the Meals on seniors away and people relying through my education and tored through one-time visits These physicians, along with To learn more about the For- Wheels people are the only peo- on the service now would not be residency to help all members to an emergency room. The all the FHC volunteers, show rest General Family Medicine ple I talk to in a day, and they’re able to get it anymore. of our community. I am able patients need repeat clinic vis- such compassion with our pa- Residency Program or the nice people,” Abel said. “One Retired nurse Dorcell Walker, to see the difference I make its to adjust medications, be- tients, many of whom have Family Medicine Residency of the guys is a serious Beatles 65, is another Meals on Wheels in these patients’ lives, and as come educated on proper diet not visited a doctor’s office in Clinic, located on the first fan. So, whenever he finds new of Central Maryland client. a physician, that is one of the and exercise, and have regular a decade or more. All of the floor of Hattiesburg Clinic, songs, he burns me a CD.” Walker, 65, has Parkinson’s greatest rewards,” said James lab work. The care provided community healthcare profes- visit www.fghfamilymedicine. Meals on Wheels delivers Disease and lives alone in Bal- Wilkinson, resident at the For- at the free clinic helps to keep sionals who volunteer with com. food to seniors and individuals timore, where she’s resided for rest General Family Medicine patients out of the emergency us on a regular basis provide For more information with disabilities who cannot go more than three decades. Residency. department. far more than quality medical about the work of the Fellow- to the store to purchase their own Walker uses a wheelchair, The majority of patients at “Among the many vol- care. They provide hope and ship Health Clinic, visit ed- food. About 2.4 million people which she said makes it diffi- the Fellowship Health Clinic unteers who serve with our healing to those who have no wardsstreetfellowship.org. receive meals from 5,000 loca- cult for her to move around the tions nationwide, according to kitchen. Jenny Bertolette, vice president “Parkinson’s is debilitating of communications at Meals on and crippling and it’s hard to Wheels America. hold a pot, because I shake and MAFES researchers at MSU Under President Trump’s pro- I’m weak,” she said. “It’s dan- posed budget to Congress, pro- gerous for me. Meals on Wheels grams that receive funding from delivers hot and cold meals in Community Development Block a container that’s lightweight work to extend blueberry season Grants could get cut, includ- enough for me to handle.” ing Meals on Wheels. Trump’s “Meals on Wheels is a God Mississippi Link Newswire budget eliminates Community send to me.” STARKVILLE, Miss. – In- Service Block Grants, about $13 Meals on Wheels of Central season blueberries are a fleet- billion, according to the Con- Maryland provides other servic- ing summer treat. But with the gressional Research Service. es, including safety and wellness help of high tunnels – struc- Local branches depend heav- checks, companion visitors, gro- tures that shelter plants from ily on that federal funding. cery shopping assistance, home the elements – a Mississippi “In Alabama, Meals on Wheels repairs and pet food deliver. State University researcher is a lifeline for thousands of low- John McDuffle, 67, is another hopes to make Mississippi- income seniors, veterans, and the recipient of Meals on Wheels. grown blueberries available for disabled,” Rep. Terri Sewell (D- McDuffle lives in Baltimore. longer periods of time. Ala.) said in an email. “Cutting He’s lived there for 40 years. Extending the blueberry sea- funding for this program means His late wife received Meals on son in Mississippi has multiple condemning those in need to a Wheels and now he’s enrolled in benefits. Besides the simple life of hunger and isolation.” the program. pleasure of eating freshly- More than 42,000 seniors “They really help me so I don’t in Alabama rely on Meals on have to go outside if it’s cold or picked blueberries three sea- MSU researchers Guihong Bi and Tongyin Li are pictured in a high tunnel full of blueberry bushes at the R.R. Wheels and 90 percent of recipi- snowy, or too dark,” he said. sons out of the year, a longer Foil Plant Science Research Center at Mississippi State. PHOTOS BY DAVID AMMON season also will allow pro- ents in Alabama say the service “The volunteers respect me and ducers to use the high-selling we evaluated, Meadowlark, makes them feel safe and secure, they always come when they say products to supplement cash Rebel and Georgia Dawn ripen according to a Meals on Wheels they’re going to.” flow, according to Guihong Bi, the earliest – about four to six report. Bertolette said Meals on plant and soil sciences research weeks before the other culti- One of the oldest and largest Wheels needs bipartisan support. professor the university’s Mis- vars. Sweetcrisp has the high- programs is Meals on Wheels of “Both sides need to do their sissippi Agricultural and For- est sugar content and produces Central Maryland, which serves part to make sure these seniors estry Experiment Station. a sweeter and crisper fruit,” Bi an area that includes Baltimore, aren’t forgotten,” she said. “Because local blueberries said. aren’t available year-round, it Producers who have come will allow producers to tap into across the research are excited a niche market when they have about the implications for their early or late blueberries. Peo- own blueberry production. Bi ple are willing to pay premium has received multiple emails prices for crops that are locally asking for more details about grown and out-of-season,” Bi the project, and one grower said. plans to build his own high By combining high tun- tunnels for blueberry produc- nels, which provide protection tion. against cold temperatures, in- “Hearing that we’re helping sects and disease, with early producers is the most exciting producing cultivars, Bi and part for us,” Bi said. her colleague Tongyin Li have Now that spring blueberries grown ripe blueberries ready look promising, the next step is to harvest as early as the be- Blueberries on the vine in the high tunnel. extending the growing season ginning of April, with peak into the fall. production occurring from “We’ve had some cold dam- a higher yield in their second “Two plant geneticists with mid-April to mid-May. For age when temperatures get year – there are lots of flow- the USDA-ARS Southern Hor- comparison, the usual blueber- below freezing. Closing the ers currently on the plants,” Li ticultural Laboratory are work- ry season is harvested in mid- high tunnel during the day said. ing on developing late-season May through to July. helps trap some heat,” said By examining antioxidant blueberry cultivars, and we’re Earlier plantings, when Li, an MSU plant and soil sci- and health data, as well as har- very excited to collaborate plants flowered in January and ences assistant professor and vest time, they also have found with them,” Bi said. February, unfortunately faced MAFES scientist. that certain cultivars perform MSU is Mississippi’s leading cold damage, even with the “We’re anticipating that differently. university, available online at protection of the high tunnel. many of our plants will have “Among the 10 cultivars www.msstate.edu. ENTERTAINMENT

18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 13 - 19, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Eighteenth Annual Crossroads DVD Review Film Society/Film Festival “Actor Martinez” By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Contributing Writer Headscratcher Comes to DVD The 18th Annual Crossroads Film Festival was held at Malco Cinema in Madison April 6-9. By Kam Williams Columnist The event attracted approxi- mately 3,000 movie goers of all Did you see I’m Still Here ages. Regional and Mississippi (2010), the mockumentary films generated discussion on a chronicling Joaquin Phoenix’s supposed retirement from plethora of film genres. Standing - Margaret McMullan, moderator; l-r Kelsey Ford; Maggie acting to try his hand at rap Filmmakers, aspiring film- Jeffries; Victoria Greene; Megan Morrison; Ellen Ann Fentress; Kelly music? Well, what made that makers and film lovers found Buckholdt; Wilma Mosley Clopton, Ph.D; Melanie Addington. PHOTOS themselves pondering issues BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT movie fascinating was how it close to heart. One-on-one en- was edited in such a way as counters as well as panel dis- Most Transformative Film – to make it impossible to tell cussions, workshops, and music The Parchman Ordeal: The Un- whether the Oscar-nominat- events that invited audience told Story (USA), Dir. G. Mark ed thespian was faking his questions and answers were key LaFrancis, Prod. G. Mark LaF- conversion to hip-hop artist. elements of the festival. rancis, Darrell White, Robert Eventually, Joaquin did return Robbi Fisher who is Cross- Morgan; Programmers’ Choice to making movies, exposing roads Film Society president/ Award – Shy Guys (USA), Dir. the inscrutable biopic directed Crossroads Film Festival direc- & Prod. Fredric Lehne; The by Casey Affleck as just an tor, stated that she was pleased Ruma Award for Most Promis- elaborate hoax. with the event. “A good number ing Mississippi Filmmaker goes Actor Martinez is another of filmmakers have come from to Joe York, for Shake ‘Em On headscratcher apt to keep out of town. They’re excited Down (USA), Dir. Joe York, you guessing whether what Thabi Moyo, founder of Indepen- to be here. People are meeting Prod. Joe York & Scott Bar- you’re watching is real or sim- dent Black Film Collection and ply staged, as it walks a fine each other and making connec- key figure at Crossroads Festival retta; Audience Choice Award – tions. Good things and synergy Eyes on Mississippi; Audience line between fact and fiction. exist. Our volunteer network essential for the audience to Choice Award (Music Video) – However, this flick also flips this year is consistently strong draw their own conclusions. My City by Philip Scarborough the script in that Arthur Mar- and I’m pleased with that. Filmmakers seemed to concur & Tom Beck. tinez is a gainfully-employed There are more volunteers un- despite the film’s objective. The Lagniappe Award is an computer repairman now der the leadership of Eric Reis- That objective may be to edu- honorable mention for filmmak- seeking to make it as an actor. man,” she claimed. cate, persuade, challenge, enter- ing achievement, content, and/ The story unfolds in Den- Independent Black Film Col- tain, philosophize, or even to or for sheer fun. ver where we find co-directors lection and Howard University spread culture. While emotions Lagniappe winners of the Mike Ott and Nathan Silver graduate Thabi Moyo has been may or may not be aroused, 2017 are: Eyes on Mississippi following their subject around Mildly amusing, but noth- and TriBeCa Film Festivals. involved with the film indus- lessons can be learned as films (USA), Prod. Ellen Ann Fen- with a camera. Unfortunately, ing to write home about. To see a trailer for Actor try approximately 15 years. “I delve into facets of our lives. tress; The Five Wives and Lives the underwhelming Martinez Good (2 stars) Martinez, visit: https://vimeo. started Independent Black Film Winning films for the 2017 of Melvyn Pfferberg (UK), is not exactly a charismatic Unrated com/155408406 Collection to share films with Crossroads Film Festival are: Dir. & Prod. Damian Samuels; figure. Consequently, the only Running time: 76 minutes To order a copy of Ac- people like me. Crossroads has Best Feature Narrative – You Hate Crime (USA), Dir. Ste- thing compelling about the Distributor: Break Glass tor Martinez on DVD, been extremely welcoming,” Are Everything (Germany), ven Esteb, Prod. Alicia Allain; picture is the answer to the Pictures visit:https://www.amazon. she explained. According to Dir. Lena Geller, Prod. Matthias HB1523: Growing Up LGBT pressing question of whether DVD Extras: Deleted com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ Moyo, if persons are interested Becker; Best Short Narrative – in Mississippi (USA), Dir. Eli you’re watching a drama or a scenes; Riot (a short film); and B06VTFHQPX/ref%3dnosim/ in acting and filmmaking, a The Swelling (Germany), Dir. Bettiga & Maggie Jefferis, doc. Q&A panels from the Denver thslfofire-20 festival is a great way to start. Tom Bewilogua, Prod. Chris Prod. Mississippi Youth Media Moyo conducted a session enti- Kruger; Best Feature Documen- Project; The Learning Alliance tled Black Magic: Stories From tary – Forgotten Bayou (USA), (Pakistan), Dir. Muhammad the Black Experience. Dir. Victoria Greene, Prod. Umar Saeed, Prod. Muhammad Girls Just Wanna Make Films Victoria Greene, John Darling Farrukh Saeed & Muhammad was a movie block that induced Haynes & Paul E. LeDoux; Best Umar Saeed; Moby (Switzer- a panel discussion by women Short Documentary – Inside land), Dir. & Prod. Sebastian filmmakers. They shared the These Walls (Canada), Dir. Lor- Henn; The News Today (USA), following: (1) Male dominance raine Price & Juliet Lammers, Dir. Lisa Donato, Prod. Emily can prevent females from hav- Prod. John Christou & Ailing Irion; Pink Velvet Valley (Bel- ing a voice; (2) Learn how to Chin – Yee; Best Experimental gium), Dir. & Prod. Se’bastien edit while directing films; (3) Film – Other People’s Heads Petetti; Pool (Piscina) Brazil), Once the film is out there, it (USA), Dir. & Prod. Stephen Dir. Leandro Goddinho, Prod. takes on a life of its own; (4) Winterhalter; Best Animated Amina Jorge & Lendro God- Women should surround them- Film – Chika, the Dog in the dinho; Renewable (Renovable) selves with the very best people; Ghetto (Germany), Dir. Sandra (Spain), Dir. Jon Garano & (5) Research for knowledge; SchieBl, Prod. Bjorn Magsis, Jose Mari Goenaga, Prod. Xa- (6) Understand obstacles; (7) Marion HeinBen, Katrin Pilz, bier Berzosa & Javier Bonilla; Despite pressure, women must Marcus Horn & Annick Hillger; Sharks (Spain), Dir. Gabriel make themselves known; (8) Best Student Film – The Happi- Fernandez-Gil, Prod. Wicked Women should never apologize est Place on Earth (USA), Dir. Tongues; Valentin (Germany), for their films; and (9) Women & Prod. Ceylan Carhoglu & Dir. & Prod. Ingrid Hubscher; should support each other. Ryan King; Adam Ford Youth The Wedding Patrol (Die Ho- The festival’s tone for film- Filmmaking Award – A Little chzeitpolizei) (Germany), Dir. making indicated the signifi- Love Goes a Long Clay (USA), Rogier Hardeman, Prod. Alex- cance of storytelling for this Dir. & Prod. Juliet Buckholdt; ander Pfeuffer & Christian R. industry. In doing so, the film- Best Music Video – Until We’re Timmann. maker understands the neces- All Free by John Kilzer & Kirk For inquiries visit www. sity of speaking from the heart. Whalum (USA), Dir. Laura Jean crossroadsfilmfestival.com or Further, presenting the facts is Hocking, Prod. Wade Archer; call 601-354-5674. ENTERTAINMENT

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 13 - 19, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 Verdi’s timeless classic “RIGOLETTO” A grand 71st season finale for MS Opera

Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 pm Arky Dillon at Thalia Mara Hall in downtown Jackson

The Mississippi Link Newswire Gershwin’s Blue Monday with Marble International Vocal Competition (two The Mississippi Opera concludes City Opera – in collaboration with be- years in a row). She has also been fea- a stellar 71st season with Giuseppe loved Knoxville jazz band The Marble tured in master classes with several Verdi’s timeless classic RIGOLETTO City 5, Blue Monday played to sold-out renowned singers and directors, includ- Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 pm in Thalia houses in 2015. Hayes is proud to be ing Frederica von Stade, Thomas Ham- Mara Hall in downtown Jackson. represented by Marvel Arts Manage- mons, and Catherine Malfitano. Arky RIGOLETTO is based on a story ment, LLC. completed her M.M. at Manhattan written by Victor Hugo (the same au- School of Music and her undergraduate thor that brought you Les Miserables NICHOLAS AGUIRRE studies at Barnard College, Columbia and The Hunchback of Notre Dame). Nicholas (Nick) Aguirre is thrilled to University, where she graduated sum- Its tragic story revolves around the li- be performing with Mississippi Opera. ma cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She centious Duke of Mantua, his hunch- Nick received a Master of Music in currently resides in New York City and backed court jester Rigoletto, and Vocal Performance from The Univer- is represented by Wade Artist Manage- Rigoletto’s beautiful daughter Gilda. sity of Alabama where he studied with ment. Crider Laun The opera’s original title, La maled- Paul Houghtaling and was a graduate izione (The Curse), refers to the curse teaching assistant in Voice and Opera HANNA BRAMMER DILLON frequent soloist along the Front Range, placed on both the Duke and Rigoletto Production/Administration. Originally American soprano Hanna Brammer he has been featured with such groups by a courtier whose daughter had been from Mobile, Alabama, Aguirre double Dillon is quickly establishing herself as the Colorado Bach Ensemble, CSU seduced by the Duke with Rigoletto’s majored in vocal performance and eco- as a sought after talent within the op- Symphony Orchestra, Fort Collins encouragement. nomics at Vanderbilt University. He era world. Recently, Dillon advanced Chamber Orchestra, and the Fort Col- Directed by Corinne Hayes and con- currently teaches 6th Grade choir, 6th as a semi-finalist in the International lins Symphony. Laun has performed ducted by MS Opera General Director Grade drama, and 5th Grade perform- Hans Gabor Belvedere Competition such roles as Tamino in Mozart’s Die Jay Dean, the RIGOLETTO cast in- ing arts and coaches Varsity/JV soccer in Amsterdam. This year Dillon made Zauberflöte, Alfred in Strauss’s Die cludes: and 5th and 6th grade football at St. her Opera Memphis debut as Mi- Fledermaus, Ramiro in Rossini’s La Rigoletto: Corey Crider – Duke of Andrew’s Episcopal School in Jackson. caëla LA TRAGÉDIE DE CARMEN, Cenerentola, Camille in Die lustige Mantua: Cody Laun – Gilda: Hannah Recently, Aguirre has performed with covered Norina in Donizetti’s DON Witwe, Basilio in Mozart’s Le nozze Brammer Dillon The Utah Festival of Opera and Musi- PASQUALE with Sarasota Opera, di Figaro, Ferrando in Mozart’s Cosi Sparafucile: Aaron Sorenson – Mad- cal Theatre, The University of Alabama and performed Penelope in the world- fan tutte, and Male Chorus in Britten’s dalena: Rachel Arky – Giovanna: Myka Opera Theatre, Opera in the Ozarks, the premiere of Richard Auldon Clark’s The Rape of Lucretia. He has been the Murphy – Count of Monterone: Taylor Druid City Opera Workshop, and the HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDA JUNE featured soloist in a number of orches- Sorensen Hightower—Marullo: Greg Wascoe Birmingham Music Club. His favorite with Indianapolis Opera. Other en- tral engagements such as Bernstein’s Borsa: Wesley Saunders – Count of operatic roles include Don Giovanni in gagements include Johanna in Alpine Chichester Psalms, Handel’s Messiah, the French General in Kevin Puts’ Si- Ceprano: Nick Aguirre Don Giovanni, Gianni Schicchi in Gi- Theater Project’s production of SWEE- and Handel’s Dixit Dominus. Laun also lent Night; made a début with Gotham Countess of Ceprano: Ibukunoluwa anni Schicchi, Frank Marraunt in Street NEY TODD and in Spring 2015, Han- had the privilege of being an inaugural Chamber Opera for their productions Babalola Scene, and Dandini in La Cenerentola. na debuted as Mabel in Nashville Op- of the Colorado Bach Ensemble, and of Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse, Weill’s Page: Isabel Dondero – Messenger: A lifelong church musician, Aguirre en- era’s production of THE PIRATES OF has since joined them for performanc- Mahagonny Songspiel, Hindemith’s Kevin Lozano joys teaching voice, playing soccer and PENZANCE. “Brammer’s gorgeous es of Bach’s B Minor Mass, Handel’s Hin und Zurück, and Milhaud’s And, The Mississippi Opera chorus songwriting. He is beyond grateful for soprano rings out with exceptional Messiah, Bach’s Sechs Motetten, Mag- L’enlèvement d’Europe; performed and orchestra. his amazing family and friends and for clarity in ‘Poor Wand’ring One.’ Don’t nificat in D, and St. John Passion. the role of Angelotti in Tosca with Join us for this evening of grand and the opportunity to perform with Missis- miss the opportunity to see this promis- His competition credits include win- Austin Lyric Opera; Neptune/Antinoo moving opera as Mississippi Opera sippi Opera. ing young artist in action.” – The Ten- ning the 2015 Arkansas District Metro- in Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria with presents RIGOLETTO, Saturday, April nessean, (2015). She also performed in politan Opera National Council audi- West Edge Opera; sang in the National 22 at 7:30 in Thalia Mara Hall in down- RACHEL ARKY Nashville’s educational outreach tour tions, singing as a finalist in the 2014 Symphony’s concert performance of town Jackson. Praised for her “golden tone” and of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Madame Rose Palmai-Tenser competi- Der Rosenkavalier under Christoph This performance is made possible handling of “difficult music with a and collaborated with Nashville Ballet tion, participating in the national round Eschenbach; and appeared as Colline by grants from MAC and NEA. glorious ease” (Edge Media Network in their production of EMERGENCE. of the 2014 Classical Singer competi- in La bohème at Bar Harbor Music Fes- WAPT (CH 16) in Jackson is media Miami), mezzo-soprano Rachel Arky Dillon returned to Nashville Opera in tion in San Antonio, TX, and winning tival and Opera Theatre of Connecticut. sponsor for RIGOLETTO. is an emerging singing actress swiftly the Fall of 2015 to sing as Soprano I the graduate men’s category at the 2014 In prior seasons,Sorensen appeared Call 601-960-2300 or visit www. gaining attention for her dramatic and in Philip Glass’ HYDROGEN JUKE- Southern Regional NATS competition. with Wolf Trap Opera, where he msopera.org to purchase your tickets. musical versatility. This season Arky BOX. Laun has been seen as an apprentice sang the roles of Masetto in Mozart’s makes her debut at Mississippi Opera Upcoming engagements include: artist with Des Moines Metro Opera, Don Giovanni and Father Trulove in Bios: as Maddalena in Rigoletto, a role she Dillon as a studio artist with Sara- and in performances with the Natchez Stravinky’s The Rake’s Progress, and first performed at the Natchez Festival sota Opera this 2017 winter season, her Festival of Music, FestivalSouth, Em- subsequently returned as Don Pruden- CORINNE HAYES (director) of Music. During the 2015 – 2016 sea- debut with Mississippi Opera as Gilda erald City Opera, Opera Fort Collins, zio in Rossini’s Il viaggio a Reims and A dynamic new voice on the opera son she appeared as Madame Larina in RIGOLETTO, and singing Lauretta and Mobile Opera. This season he per- Pistola in Falstaff. He also performed scene, Corinne Hayes has recently pre- Eugene Onegin and the Lady in Wait- GIANNI SCHICCHI with Salt Marsh formed Camille in The Merry Widow in multiple seasons with The Glim- sented work with Shreveport Opera, ing in Macbeth, both at Chautauqua Opera. with Opera Fort Collins, and made his merglass Opera Festival where he por- Central City Opera, Winter Opera St. Opera; Marquise (cover) in La fille Dillon made her professional de- debut with The Muses Project as Don trayed such roles as Zuniga in Carmen Louis, and Marble City Opera. Hayes’ du régiment and Tamara (cover) in the but with Opera North in Kurt Wei- Ottavio in Don Giovanni, and with and Angelotti in Tosca. Also a favor- new production of Così fan tutte was world premiere of Ben Moore’s Ene- ll’s STREET SCENE, in which she Loveland Opera as a featured soloist on ite with Des Moines Metro Opera, he highly praised in Broadway World, mies, A Love Story, both at Palm Beach “proved a warm and lyrical singer and their 2016 black-tie gala. He is thrilled joined the company in recent seasons which stated, “Corinne Hayes manages Opera; and Dorabella in Così fan tutte personality as the conflicted Rose” - to be making his mainstage debut with for their productions of A Midsummer her players wonderfully. Every move at DC Public Opera. Previous engage- Times Argus, (2014). Mississippi Opera. Night’s Dream, Die Zauberflöte, Tosca, is natural, stage pictures are well com- ments include Berta in Il barbiere di Dillon earned her Masters Degree and The Rake’s Progress. posed, the chorus is given lovely detail, Siviglia at Palm Beach Opera, Carmen from Indiana University’s Jacobs AARON SORENSEN Other performances include Oroveso and every instrumental passage is filled (cover) in La tragédie de Carmen at School of Music (2014), where her Aaron Sorensen is a rare young in Norma, Ferrando in Il trovatore, and with meaningful physical action. All in Des Moines Metro Opera, and Lola in operatic credits include Valencienne bass known not only for his power- Banquo in Macbeth with Opera in the all a beautiful job by Ms. Hayes.” Cavalleria rusticana with New Jersey in Lehár’s THE MERRY WIDOW, ful and rich sound, but also his com- Heights; Bob Beckett in H.M.S. Pin- Other company debuts in 2015-2016 Verismo Opera. Also a sought-after in- Musetta LA BOHÈME, Semiramide manding stage presence. In recent sea- afore and Juan Pablo in the world pre- included Carmen with Shreveport Op- terpreter of contemporary music, Arky SEMIRAMIDE, and Nella GIANNI sons, Sorensen appeared at Huntsville mière of Bloodlines with Opera Oma- era, Hansel and Gretel with Red River has collaborated with composers such SCHICCHI. In 2011, Dillon received Symphony Orchestra as Osmin in Die ha; and the title role in Don Pasquale Lyric Opera, and Menotti’s The Medi- as Dina Pruzhansky, Matthew Harris, her Bachelor’s of Music degree from Entführung aus dem Serail, which he with Opera Iowa on tour. Mr. Sorensen um with Bel Cantanti Opera. In the new and Ronnie Reshef under the auspices Manhattan School of Music where she also performed with Peabody Opera also performed the roles of Argante in year, Hayes returns to Bel Cantanti for of companies including Chelsea Opera, appeared as the title of Nina in the U.S. Theatre and Houston Symphony Or- Rinaldo, Snug in A Midsummer Night’s Poulenc’s La voix humaine and Rim- the JCC Manhattan, and Opera Mod- premiere of Paisiello’s NINA, O SIA chestra; returned to Gotham Chamber Dream, the Hermit in Der Freischütz, sky-Korsakov’s Mozart and Salieri. The erne. LA PAZZA PER AMORE. While in Opera for productions of Comedy on Mr. Jaggers in Miss Havisham’s Fire, 16-17 season continues with company Arky also maintains an active con- New York, Dillon performed regularly the Bridge and Alexandre bis; débuted La Cuisinière in L’amour des trois or- debuts at Mississippi Opera (Rigoletto) cert schedule. She has appeared with with the Oratorio Society as a choral with Huntsville Symphony as Judge anges, Collatinus in Britten’s The Rape and Miami Music Festival (Le nozze di the Helena Symphony Orchestra in scholar at Carnegie Hall. Barnett/Officer Jimmy in the world of Lucretia, the Commendatore in Don Figaro). In June 2014, Corinne made Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and In her hometown of Traverse City, première of Gregory Vajda’s Georgia Giovanni, the Sorcerer in Purcell’s her DC debut with Teatro Lirico of DC, Respighi’s Laud to the Nativity; Brook- Michigan, Dillon gained recognition as Bottoms: A Comic Opera of the Mod- Dido and Aeneas, and Sparafucile in directing La Verbena de la Paloma at lyn Symphony Orchestra in Bach’s a featured performer for Miracle Pro- ern South, based on the best-selling Verdi’s Rigoletto, from which he was the GALA Hispanic Theatre – she has Christmas Oratorio; Hunter College ductions Theater Company. Over sev- novel by Mark Childress; and débuted hailed as a “sinister and snarly voiced since directed several zarzuelas for the Orchestra and Choir in Mozart’s Re- eral seasons, Dillon appeared as Clara with Nashville Opera as the Sergeant of villain.” company, with new projects currently in quiem and Dvorak’s Stabat Mater; and LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, Christine in Police in Pirates of Penzance. This sea- In concert engagements include the development stages. Teatro Lirico’s DCINY at Lincoln Center in Mozart’s Maury Yeston’s PHANTOM, and as son, he performs the role of Sarastro in Beethoven’s Ruins of Athens as part work connects deeply with Spanish- Coronation Mass (her Lincoln Center Prudy Pingleton HAIRSPRAY. Die Zauberflöte with Fargo Moorhead of the GRVU – Fall Arts Series; Won- speaking communities in DC; Corinne debut). Opera; the title role in Don Pasquale derful Town with Orchestra Verdi di is honored to play a role in this work. Arky has placed as a finalist in a CODY LAUN with Brava! Opera; Sparafucile in Milano; a Masterworks Concert with Hayes is committed to presenting mu- number of prestigious competitions, Cody Laun has been characterized Rigoletto with Mississippi Opera and the Hartford Symphony Orchestra; sic theater that is accessible beyond the including the Jensen Foundation Vocal as a tenor whose voice is “powerful… Ash Lawn Opera; and Leporello in Don and Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and walls of the opera house. In addition to Competition, Giulio Gari International beautiful, free, and lyric” – Elizabeth Giovanni with Kalamazoo Symphony. Beethoven’s Mass in C Major with the her work in the zarzuela repertoire, she Voice Competition, Opera at Florham Blades, author of A Spectrum of Voic- Previously, Sorensen débuted with Baton Rouge Symphony. Sorensen is a has created site-specific productions of Violetta DuPont Vocal Competition, es, and as possessing an “exciting top” Fort Worth Opera as Benoit/Alcin- graduate of the prestigious Yale Opera David Conte’s The Gift of the Magi and and Marcello Giordani Foundation – Thomas Jaber, Rice University. A doro in La bohème and returned as Program. 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 13 - 19, 2017 www.mississippilink.com

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